HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the Reno County Health Department recognizes the Great American Smokeout, the department announced that two new Resist chapters will be in place in the county by the end of 2021. Rise Up Reno and Reno Valley Middle School will begin their efforts to curb smoking.&nbsp;

The Resist Program, a statewide, youth-led initiative created to reduce youth tobacco use in Kansas, is also working to educate peers and the community about the harmful effects of tobacco use. Youth not only participate in tobacco control prevention activities structured by this program, but they also help design and implement them using the Center for Disease Control and Preventions Best Practices for Youth Engagement. These programs are part of KDHE’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant. If you would like more information, contact the Reno County Health Department at 620-694-2900.

The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for those who smoke or use tobacco to consider quitting, not only for one day, but for a lifetime. Those who use phone coaching and tobacco cessation products are twice as likely to successfully quit. Confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, online or by phone at <a href="http://KSquit.org">KSquit.org</a> or 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).

For youth looking to quit, My Life, My Quit is a free resource available to Kansas teens. Text "Start My Quit" to 855-891-9989 or call to speak with a coach who is ready to listen and offer encouragement or visit <a href="http://ks.mylifemyquit.org">ks.mylifemyquit.org</a>.&nbsp;

The Health Department will have a booth at Third Thursday, near the gazebo in Avenue A Park and they'll have hot beverages and information about the Great American Smokeout.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the Reno County Health Department recognizes the Great American Smokeout, the department announced that two new Resist chapters will be in place in the county by the end of 2021. Rise Up Reno and Reno Valley Middle School will begin their efforts to curb smoking.&nbsp;The Resist Program, a statewide, youth-led initiative created to reduce youth tobacco use in Kansas, is also working to educate peers and the community about the harmful effects of tobacco use. Youth not only participate in tobacco control prevention activities structured by this program, but they also help design and implement them using the Center for Disease Control and Preventions Best Practices for Youth Engagement. These programs are part of KDHE’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant. If you would like more information, contact the Reno County Health Department at 620-694-2900.The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for those who smoke or use tobacco to consider quitting, not only for one day, but for a lifetime. Those who use phone coaching and tobacco cessation products are twice as likely to successfully quit. Confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, online or by phone at <a href="http://KSquit.org">KSquit.org</a> or 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).For youth looking to quit, My Life, My Quit is a free resource available to Kansas teens. Text "Start My Quit" to 855-891-9989 or call to speak with a coach who is ready to listen and offer encouragement or visit <a href="http://ks.mylifemyquit.org">ks.mylifemyquit.org</a>.&nbsp;The Health Department will have a booth at Third Thursday, near the gazebo in Avenue A Park and they'll have hot beverages and information about the Great American Smokeout.<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.

Great American Smokeout is Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each November the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce honors the area's agriculture heritage by celebrating all Reno County farmers during the annual Farm Focus Breakfast sponsored by PrairieLand Partners.&nbsp;

This year's breakfast will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Encampment Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.

All Reno County farmers are invited to attend the breakfast for free. As always, the Chamber will honor the Farm Focus Family of the Year and Agri-Business of the Year. The breakfast also includes remarks from Jill Zimmerman and Susan Sankey with the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership program.&nbsp;

The cost to attend is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Go to <a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/MembershipBreakfast%20%20Sponsored%20by%20PrairieLand%20Partners-7513/details">hutchchamber.com</a> for more information or to register.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each November the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce honors the area's agriculture heritage by celebrating all Reno County farmers during the annual Farm Focus Breakfast sponsored by PrairieLand Partners.&nbsp;This year's breakfast will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Encampment Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.All Reno County farmers are invited to attend the breakfast for free. As always, the Chamber will honor the Farm Focus Family of the Year and Agri-Business of the Year. The breakfast also includes remarks from Jill Zimmerman and Susan Sankey with the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership program.&nbsp;The cost to attend is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Go to <a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/MembershipBreakfast%20%20Sponsored%20by%20PrairieLand%20Partners-7513/details">hutchchamber.com</a> for more information or to register.<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.

Chamber Farm Focus Breakfast is Wednesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Nickerson USD 309 school bus was involved in a two vehicle accident just after 7:30 Monday morning.&nbsp;

According to Hutchinson Police 58-year-old Rory O’Brien of Inman was stopped behind the bus at the intersection of 30th and K-61 highway when his foot slipped off the brake hitting the back of the bus.&nbsp;

O’Brien was not injured. The bus driver, a second adult and three students were on the bus. None were injured. Parents of the students were notified of the accident.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — A Nickerson-South Hutchinson school bus was rear-ended at the corner of 30th and K-61 this morning just after 7:30 a.m. 

The other driver's foot slipped off the brake pedal. No one was hurt. All parents of students were notified.

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 </figure>UPDATE:&nbsp; &nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Nickerson USD 309 school bus was involved in a two vehicle accident just after 7:30 Monday morning.&nbsp;According to Hutchinson Police 58-year-old Rory O’Brien of Inman was stopped behind the bus at the intersection of 30th and K-61 highway when his foot slipped off the brake hitting the back of the bus.&nbsp;O’Brien was not injured. The bus driver, a second adult and three students were on the bus. None were injured. Parents of the students were notified of the accident.___________________________________________
HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — A Nickerson-South Hutchinson school bus was rear-ended at the corner of 30th and K-61 this morning just after 7:30 a.m. The other driver's foot slipped off the brake pedal. No one was hurt. All parents of students were notified.<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;

USD 309 bus rear-ended Monday morning

HUTCHINSON, Kan.— The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees was given an overview of a new video board for Gowans Stadium at their meeting last week.&nbsp;

HutchCC Athletic Director Josh Gooch advised the Board of plans to install a new 24’ x 40’ video board at the south end of the stadium. The board is to be paid for through private contributions. Current plans are for the new scoreboard to be in place and ready to be used for the NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The Board also received updates on its strategic planning initiatives, approved the College bills and addressed other items of routine business.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, December 9. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan.— The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees was given an overview of a new video board for Gowans Stadium at their meeting last week.&nbsp;HutchCC Athletic Director Josh Gooch advised the Board of plans to install a new 24’ x 40’ video board at the south end of the stadium. The board is to be paid for through private contributions. Current plans are for the new scoreboard to be in place and ready to be used for the NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.The Board also received updates on its strategic planning initiatives, approved the College bills and addressed other items of routine business.The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, December 9. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend.&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;

Hutch CC BOT gets update on new scoreboard for Gowans Stadium

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 says Buhler Grade School opened for business as usual Monday morning. This after the school was closed and student went to remote learning due to a sudden spike in COVID cases.

As of Friday, the number of people expected to be on the active list in the school was around 10 students and staff. The number of positive cases jumped to 22 the first week of November prompting the action by the district.

Haven Grade School is also in remote learning due to a sudden jump in positive cases. Students are expected to return on Thursday, Nov. 18.

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 says Buhler Grade School opened for business as usual Monday morning. This after the school was closed and student went to remote learning due to a sudden spike in COVID cases.As of Friday, the number of people expected to be on the active list in the school was around 10 students and staff. The number of positive cases jumped to 22 the first week of November prompting the action by the district.Haven Grade School is also in remote learning due to a sudden jump in positive cases. Students are expected to return on Thursday, Nov. 18.<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;

BGS students back in classrooms

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven Grade School is still in remote learning after COVID cases jumped quickly last week.&nbsp;

Students are expected to be back in class on Thursday. For those students needing lunches, the district will hand out meals out for Tuesday and Wednesday on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until&nbsp;1 p.m. Parents can pick those meals up at the grade school.

If you need any more information you can contact the district offices at 620-465-3445. Parents will also be notified through the district's website and social contact system.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven Grade School is still in remote learning after COVID cases jumped quickly last week.&nbsp;Students are expected to be back in class on Thursday. For those students needing lunches, the district will hand out meals out for Tuesday and Wednesday on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until&nbsp;1 p.m. Parents can pick those meals up at the grade school.If you need any more information you can contact the district offices at 620-465-3445. Parents will also be notified through the district's website and social contact system.<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;

Haven Grade School update


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Sue Wray with BrightHouse noted that the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance and the Federal State Access and Visitation Program grant awards announced by the governor's office last week are vital to their operations.

"They're essential to keeping our doors open," Wray said. "They're really important. It is something that happens every year. The amount that was awarded to Brighthouse was $480,526."

Wray said that there are many things that money goes toward.

"Mostly, it's personnel costs," Wray said. "That pays the salaries of most of our advocates. That is the major thing. Then, there are some other areas. We use it for direct assistance to clients. That can include first month's rent, if we need to get someone out of an abusive situation. Last week, we bought three bus tickets, because we needed to get people away from an abusive situation and away from this area, to someplace where they had family."

It can also be important to getting someone the documents to be able to move on with their life.

"We can use it for recovering their driver's license, all their records," Wray said. "A lot of times, they have to leave without any of that. We can use that money for emergency assistance. It helps directly to clients. VOCA is very much directed to things that we can do to help clients get back on their feet and it get back into a safe and healthier situation."

A total of $22,030,829 was awarded to 66 agencies across Kansas.

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Sue Wray with BrightHouse noted that the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance and the Federal State Access and Visitation Program grant awards announced by the governor's office last week are vital to their operations."They're essential to keeping our doors open," Wray said. "They're really important. It is something that happens every year. The amount that was awarded to Brighthouse was $480,526."Wray said that there are many things that money goes toward."Mostly, it's personnel costs," Wray said. "That pays the salaries of most of our advocates. That is the major thing. Then, there are some other areas. We use it for direct assistance to clients. That can include first month's rent, if we need to get someone out of an abusive situation. Last week, we bought three bus tickets, because we needed to get people away from an abusive situation and away from this area, to someplace where they had family."It can also be important to getting someone the documents to be able to move on with their life."We can use it for recovering their driver's license, all their records," Wray said. "A lot of times, they have to leave without any of that. We can use that money for emergency assistance. It helps directly to clients. VOCA is very much directed to things that we can do to help clients get back on their feet and it get back into a safe and healthier situation."A total of $22,030,829 was awarded to 66 agencies across Kansas.

Wray: Grants awarded 'essential' to BrightHouse

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is a fairly light agenda for the South Hutchinson City Council when they meet Monday evening. The council will take action on a cereal malt beverage license for the Dollar General store and also approve a contract with Lindberg, Vogel, Pierce, Faris for the city’s auditing work.

The council will also take time to discuss the budget and employee compensation. Currently the city has 17 full time employees and a number of part time employees. The matter is for discussion only and no action will be taken.

The council will also go into executive session for a personnel matter and hear the usual reports. Tonight’s South Hutchinson City Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the city offices at 2 S. Main.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is a fairly light agenda for the South Hutchinson City Council when they meet Monday evening. The council will take action on a cereal malt beverage license for the Dollar General store and also approve a contract with Lindberg, Vogel, Pierce, Faris for the city’s auditing work.The council will also take time to discuss the budget and employee compensation. Currently the city has 17 full time employees and a number of part time employees. The matter is for discussion only and no action will be taken.The council will also go into executive session for a personnel matter and hear the usual reports. Tonight’s South Hutchinson City Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the city offices at 2 S. Main.<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.

South Hutchinson City Council meets this evening


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Eagle Scout candidate Noah Buller is organizing a food drive this week for his Eagle project, to benefit the Reno County Food Bank.

Buller is collecting non-perishable food items. 

If you'd like to donate, you can bring items to the Trinity United Methodist Church at 1602 North Main during business hours, or call him at (620) 314-2595 or email <a href="mailto:2235bull@hutchdocs.com">2235bull@hutchdocs.com</a> to set up a pickup time.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Eagle Scout candidate Noah Buller is organizing a food drive this week for his Eagle project, to benefit the Reno County Food Bank.Buller is collecting non-perishable food items. If you'd like to donate, you can bring items to the Trinity United Methodist Church at 1602 North Main during business hours, or call him at (620) 314-2595 or email <a href="mailto:2235bull@hutchdocs.com">2235bull@hutchdocs.com</a> to set up a pickup time.

Scout holding food drive this week


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kansas Republican Attorney General candidate Kris Kobach is helping one of his clients, the Alliance for Free Citizens challenge the Biden administration's vaccine mandates, according to an announcement from the group last week. Kobach believes there are several grounds where this is federal overreach.

"It's found pretty squarely in the precedents of the Supreme Court," Kobach said Monday. "It's all about the commerce power of Article 1, Section 8. Most of the powers the federal government has are found in the power to regulate interstate commerce. What the Supreme Court said back in 2012 in the Obamacare case is, the power to regulate commerce does not include the power to make people get involved in commerce when they choose not to buy something. Just like the feds can't force us to purchase health insurance, the feds also can't force us to purchase a vaccine, even if the federal government subsidizes that purchase."

Kobach notes that this extends to people having to buy tests if they choose not to be vaccinated.

"The way the OSHA mandate is phrased, a company can, if it wishes, allow people to test out of it by testing weekly, but that's a problem, too," Kobach said. "Suppose you exercise your First Amendment free exercise of religion right to opt out and say, you know, the vaccine is contrary to your beliefs, well, you have to pay for your own testing every week. The median cost of a COVID test is $148. That adds up to over $7000 a year, paying for those weekly tests."

Since the mandate is being challenged in multiple jurisdictions, there is another step it will go through soon.

"The next step is something that doesn't happen very often in American courts," Kobach said. "It's called the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Whenever an action of a federal agency is simultaneously challenged in multiple circuits of the U.S. courts, then there's a kind of lottery, a drawing from a drum. Each circuit that has a case filed in it has an equal chance of getting it. They are going to consolidate these cases in one of the circuits and we should find that out by the end of this week."

No matter which circuit gets the case, it's a safe bet that the loser will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on this one, anyway.

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Kan. — Kansas Republican Attorney General candidate Kris Kobach is helping one of his clients, the Alliance for Free Citizens challenge the Biden administration's vaccine mandates, according to an announcement from the group last week. Kobach believes there are several grounds where this is federal overreach."It's found pretty squarely in the precedents of the Supreme Court," Kobach said Monday. "It's all about the commerce power of Article 1, Section 8. Most of the powers the federal government has are found in the power to regulate interstate commerce. What the Supreme Court said back in 2012 in the Obamacare case is, the power to regulate commerce does not include the power to make people get involved in commerce when they choose not to buy something. Just like the feds can't force us to purchase health insurance, the feds also can't force us to purchase a vaccine, even if the federal government subsidizes that purchase."Kobach notes that this extends to people having to buy tests if they choose not to be vaccinated."The way the OSHA mandate is phrased, a company can, if it wishes, allow people to test out of it by testing weekly, but that's a problem, too," Kobach said. "Suppose you exercise your First Amendment free exercise of religion right to opt out and say, you know, the vaccine is contrary to your beliefs, well, you have to pay for your own testing every week. The median cost of a COVID test is $148. That adds up to over $7000 a year, paying for those weekly tests."Since the mandate is being challenged in multiple jurisdictions, there is another step it will go through soon."The next step is something that doesn't happen very often in American courts," Kobach said. "It's called the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Whenever an action of a federal agency is simultaneously challenged in multiple circuits of the U.S. courts, then there's a kind of lottery, a drawing from a drum. Each circuit that has a case filed in it has an equal chance of getting it. They are going to consolidate these cases in one of the circuits and we should find that out by the end of this week."No matter which circuit gets the case, it's a safe bet that the loser will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on this one, anyway.

Kobach: Cases against vax mandates should be consolidated soon

By Glenn Brunkow, Pottawattomie County farmer

In a few short days we will all sit down and celebrate Thanksgiving. The holiday that is meant for us to reflect and decide what it is for which we are thankful. We have a lot to be thankful for in this great nation, not the least of which is our farms and ranches. This is so appropriate because Thanksgiving is associated with food.

My guess is most of us will have the traditional feast of turkey and all the fixings, right down to the pumpkin pie. No matter what you include for your Thanksgiving dinner, without a doubt it will be one of biggest feasts of the year. All of this great food is brought to you by a fellow farmer or rancher, even the yams.

While I do not know any yam farmers and, to be honest, I am not even sure what a yam is. I do know the people who grow them are good. Those of us involved in agriculture are part of the fabric that is the foundation of this great nation. At the core of every great society is a robust, self-sufficient food supply.

We are so blessed in the United States to have the safe, abundant, wholesome food supply within easy reach.. Most of us have never really faced empty shelves. Sure, there are times like right before a predicted snowstorm the shelves may be a little low. But very few of us have ever faced a real shortage of food. We got a little glimpse of this during the pandemic, but any deficits were short lived.

We are also fortunate to spend a relatively small portion of our earnings on food. We are used to having the shelves full and the prices at a reasonable level and that is all because of the hard work we put in as farmers and ranchers. The price of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner has undoubtedly gone up because of inflation. But it is still a feast that comes at an amazing bargain, and one we do not take enough credit for.

This coming week is when we, as farmers and ranchers, should be sticking our chests out with pride and letting the world know about the remarkable things we do to put food on tables around the world.. This is true every day but especially the day when we are to give thanks, and our way of giving thanks is centered around a great meal. See what I mean about food being at the center of our society?

We have a lot to be thankful for in this great nation, but at the top of that list is our food supply. It is OK to take pride in the fact that all of us do our part to provide the safe, abundant, wholesome food we all need. That is also something to be thankful for, and I wish you all the happiest of Thanksgivings.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

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By Glenn Brunkow, Pottawattomie County farmerIn a few short days we will all sit down and celebrate Thanksgiving. The holiday that is meant for us to reflect and decide what it is for which we are thankful. We have a lot to be thankful for in this great nation, not the least of which is our farms and ranches. This is so appropriate because Thanksgiving is associated with food.My guess is most of us will have the traditional feast of turkey and all the fixings, right down to the pumpkin pie. No matter what you include for your Thanksgiving dinner, without a doubt it will be one of biggest feasts of the year. All of this great food is brought to you by a fellow farmer or rancher, even the yams.While I do not know any yam farmers and, to be honest, I am not even sure what a yam is. I do know the people who grow them are good. Those of us involved in agriculture are part of the fabric that is the foundation of this great nation. At the core of every great society is a robust, self-sufficient food supply.We are so blessed in the United States to have the safe, abundant, wholesome food supply within easy reach.. Most of us have never really faced empty shelves. Sure, there are times like right before a predicted snowstorm the shelves may be a little low. But very few of us have ever faced a real shortage of food. We got a little glimpse of this during the pandemic, but any deficits were short lived.We are also fortunate to spend a relatively small portion of our earnings on food. We are used to having the shelves full and the prices at a reasonable level and that is all because of the hard work we put in as farmers and ranchers. The price of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner has undoubtedly gone up because of inflation. But it is still a feast that comes at an amazing bargain, and one we do not take enough credit for.This coming week is when we, as farmers and ranchers, should be sticking our chests out with pride and letting the world know about the remarkable things we do to put food on tables around the world.. This is true every day but especially the day when we are to give thanks, and our way of giving thanks is centered around a great meal. See what I mean about food being at the center of our society?We have a lot to be thankful for in this great nation, but at the top of that list is our food supply. It is OK to take pride in the fact that all of us do our part to provide the safe, abundant, wholesome food we all need. That is also something to be thankful for, and I wish you all the happiest of Thanksgivings."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2021 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Giving Thanks to Farmers and Ranchers


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell believes closing on the Atrium purchase will happen in just a few weeks.

"We've come a long way on that," Cantrell said Monday. "The only thing left to do now is the environmental piece of it and its not the full spectrum of environmental work that has to be done. It's just the initial piece. We're already engaged in doing that. Once we get that accomplished, we don't think that should take more than several weeks, maybe three, we'll be the proud owners."

Once the city holds the deed, then they can work on demolition plans.

"I think the wintertime will give us an opportunity to put some RFP's together on demolition," Cantrell said. "Not that we would take demolition on during the winter. I don't think that we would. It would probably be a spring type of project. That's where we would spend our time with that project."

There is nothing yet on the council agenda regarding the project until those environmental steps are completed.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell believes closing on the Atrium purchase will happen in just a few weeks."We've come a long way on that," Cantrell said Monday. "The only thing left to do now is the environmental piece of it and its not the full spectrum of environmental work that has to be done. It's just the initial piece. We're already engaged in doing that. Once we get that accomplished, we don't think that should take more than several weeks, maybe three, we'll be the proud owners."Once the city holds the deed, then they can work on demolition plans."I think the wintertime will give us an opportunity to put some RFP's together on demolition," Cantrell said. "Not that we would take demolition on during the winter. I don't think that we would. It would probably be a spring type of project. That's where we would spend our time with that project."There is nothing yet on the council agenda regarding the project until those environmental steps are completed.

Cantrell: Atrium deal almost done


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — People are still planning to travel for Thanksgiving, according to recent stats from AAA.

"AAA predicts that 53.4 million people nationwide will be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday," said Shawn Steward. "That's up 13% from 2020. It brings travel volumes within 5% of the pre-pandemic levels in 2019."

Thanksgiving is usually a driving, rather than flying, holiday.

"About 90% will be driving to their destinations, or about 48.3 million nationwide. That's up 8% from last year. Air travel will be at about 4.2 million people nationwide. Air travel is up 80% from a year ago."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b%3b1%3d8-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5836907&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=485087&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">recommendations for holiday gatherings and related travel</a>, saying that the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible. However, everyone’s situation is unique and therefore, AAA urges anyone considering gathering or traveling for Thanksgiving to consult CDC guidance before finalizing holiday plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — People are still planning to travel for Thanksgiving, according to recent stats from AAA."AAA predicts that 53.4 million people nationwide will be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday," said Shawn Steward. "That's up 13% from 2020. It brings travel volumes within 5% of the pre-pandemic levels in 2019."Thanksgiving is usually a driving, rather than flying, holiday."About 90% will be driving to their destinations, or about 48.3 million nationwide. That's up 8% from last year. Air travel will be at about 4.2 million people nationwide. Air travel is up 80% from a year ago."The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b%3b1%3d8-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5836907&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=485087&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">recommendations for holiday gatherings and related travel</a>, saying that the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible. However, everyone’s situation is unique and therefore, AAA urges anyone considering gathering or traveling for Thanksgiving to consult CDC guidance before finalizing holiday plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

AAA: Thanksgiving travel almost back to pre-pandemic levels


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Cosmosphere had a great summer, according to Mimi Meredith, Senior Vice President &amp; Chief Development Officer.

"We had the highest attendance we've seen in nearly a decade," Meredith said. "That's pretty exciting. I think that was due to a lot of things, including the opening of our CosmoKids area."

There is a lot of construction going on, but the end product should make enjoying the Cosmosphere easier.

"We're remodeling the next three galleries," Meredith said. "You used to come down the stairs and see walls. Now you see the X-plane on your left, CosmoKids on your right. When construction is complete, which we hope will be by Christmas, you'll be able to look through and see the V-2 rocket and then have a very open and engaging experience through the Redstone, Sputnik and Kennedy theaters. The kind of strange, confining walls have all been taken away and, as a result, artifacts are just going to come to life in a whole new way."

It should make things easier for families with kids to get the most out of the museum.

"Enjoy everything at your own pace," Meredith said. "You don't feel as if you're being pushed along, and you also didn't get lost quite as easily, which people did, frequently, in the Cosmosphere. That's part of our ongoing revitalization plan and we're really excited to showcase those three new galleries."

The Hall of Space Museum is available at no charge to Reno County residents.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Cosmosphere had a great summer, according to Mimi Meredith, Senior Vice President &amp; Chief Development Officer."We had the highest attendance we've seen in nearly a decade," Meredith said. "That's pretty exciting. I think that was due to a lot of things, including the opening of our CosmoKids area."There is a lot of construction going on, but the end product should make enjoying the Cosmosphere easier."We're remodeling the next three galleries," Meredith said. "You used to come down the stairs and see walls. Now you see the X-plane on your left, CosmoKids on your right. When construction is complete, which we hope will be by Christmas, you'll be able to look through and see the V-2 rocket and then have a very open and engaging experience through the Redstone, Sputnik and Kennedy theaters. The kind of strange, confining walls have all been taken away and, as a result, artifacts are just going to come to life in a whole new way."It should make things easier for families with kids to get the most out of the museum."Enjoy everything at your own pace," Meredith said. "You don't feel as if you're being pushed along, and you also didn't get lost quite as easily, which people did, frequently, in the Cosmosphere. That's part of our ongoing revitalization plan and we're really excited to showcase those three new galleries."The Hall of Space Museum is available at no charge to Reno County residents.

Cosmosphere looking forward to finish of construction by Christmas


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The annual inflation rate in the US surged to 6.2% in October of 2021, the highest since November of 1990. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said he's not surprised.

"Our surveys that we conduct here at Creighton University, both the Rural Mainstreet survey and the survey of supply managers, both of them contain Kansas as one of the states are showing, we haven't seen inflationary pressures like this in the 25 years we've been conducting the surveys," Goss said. 

The Fed keeps saying the inflation will end. Goss doesn't think that will happen for a while, at least.

"We are going to see these supply chain disruptions and we are going to see these exceptional high inflationary pressures well into 2022," Goss said. "I don't envision any really, relief in terms of inflation, until the second half of 2022."

Energy costs recorded the biggest gain, but the inflation was broad based.

"Interestingly, the food increases haven't been as likely as we are going to see going forward," Goss said. "A lot of it is automobiles, so not everybody is seeing that, of course, if you're not buying or selling an automobile. Also, in terms of housing prices, a lot of it is housing increases. There again, you may not be seeing it, until you buy or sell a house."

The inflation number was well above the Fed's average annual 2% inflation target for a 7th consecutive month.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The annual inflation rate in the US surged to 6.2% in October of 2021, the highest since November of 1990. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said he's not surprised."Our surveys that we conduct here at Creighton University, both the Rural Mainstreet survey and the survey of supply managers, both of them contain Kansas as one of the states are showing, we haven't seen inflationary pressures like this in the 25 years we've been conducting the surveys," Goss said. The Fed keeps saying the inflation will end. Goss doesn't think that will happen for a while, at least."We are going to see these supply chain disruptions and we are going to see these exceptional high inflationary pressures well into 2022," Goss said. "I don't envision any really, relief in terms of inflation, until the second half of 2022."Energy costs recorded the biggest gain, but the inflation was broad based."Interestingly, the food increases haven't been as likely as we are going to see going forward," Goss said. "A lot of it is automobiles, so not everybody is seeing that, of course, if you're not buying or selling an automobile. Also, in terms of housing prices, a lot of it is housing increases. There again, you may not be seeing it, until you buy or sell a house."The inflation number was well above the Fed's average annual 2% inflation target for a 7th consecutive month.

Goss: Inflationary pressures as high as he's ever seen them


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Chris Mann, Democratic candidate for Kansas Attorney General, believes he is uniquely qualified to be the state's top law enforcement officer.

"I actually started my career in public service back in 1998," Mann said. "I became a police officer in Lawrence, Kansas. The more I did that job, the more I knew it was a calling for me. It was something where I could help people and I could do good for my community. All that came crashing down on a cold night in January of 2002."

Mann was hit by a drunk driver and could no longer serve on the police force, so after recovering physically, he turned that pain into purpose and became a lawyer.

"I became a prosecutor," Mann said. "I started prosecuting in Wyandotte County, where I did everything from traffic tickets to murders. Then, I took my prosecution to the state, where I did white collar crime across the state of Kansas."

During his time as a prosecutor, Mann was appointed to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Board of Directors in 2014 and served as the Board Chair until 2020. He did leave the public sector in 2016 to become an attorney for those who could not afford one. Then, in 2019, Mann expanded his law practice and returned his focus primarily to representing victims of drunk driving and their families in lawsuits against drunk drivers. Now, he feels its time to serve the public again.

"I've always felt that tug to come back to public service," Mann said. "When this position was an open seat and open for election this year, I realized that it was time to come back to public service. It was time to bring my experience to this office to help keep Kansans safe."

Mann is married to Ashley Mann, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Topeka. They live in Lawrence with their two kids, Skylar (6) and William (2). Learn more about Chris Mann for Attorney General at ChrisMannforKansas.com.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Chris Mann, Democratic candidate for Kansas Attorney General, believes he is uniquely qualified to be the state's top law enforcement officer."I actually started my career in public service back in 1998," Mann said. "I became a police officer in Lawrence, Kansas. The more I did that job, the more I knew it was a calling for me. It was something where I could help people and I could do good for my community. All that came crashing down on a cold night in January of 2002."Mann was hit by a drunk driver and could no longer serve on the police force, so after recovering physically, he turned that pain into purpose and became a lawyer."I became a prosecutor," Mann said. "I started prosecuting in Wyandotte County, where I did everything from traffic tickets to murders. Then, I took my prosecution to the state, where I did white collar crime across the state of Kansas."During his time as a prosecutor, Mann was appointed to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Board of Directors in 2014 and served as the Board Chair until 2020. He did leave the public sector in 2016 to become an attorney for those who could not afford one. Then, in 2019, Mann expanded his law practice and returned his focus primarily to representing victims of drunk driving and their families in lawsuits against drunk drivers. Now, he feels its time to serve the public again."I've always felt that tug to come back to public service," Mann said. "When this position was an open seat and open for election this year, I realized that it was time to come back to public service. It was time to bring my experience to this office to help keep Kansans safe."Mann is married to Ashley Mann, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Topeka. They live in Lawrence with their two kids, Skylar (6) and William (2). Learn more about Chris Mann for Attorney General at ChrisMannforKansas.com.

Democrat running for AG touts unique qualifications

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Fire crews responded to two fires over the weekend. The first was just after 11 a.m. Saturday at 101 Kisiwa Parkway. They found smoke when they got there, with a smoldering fire on a stove top. It was put out with minimal damage after being reported by a caretaker. No one was hurt, and smoke was cleared from the home.

The second fire was just after 1:45 Sunday morning at 33 Pawnee Drive. Arriving crews found smoke coming from the exterior of the structure. They went into the kitchen and basement to put out the fire on a wall. There was smoke damage and water damage from a busted water line. 

The fire started on the exterior of the home and transferred into the wall. Ashes from a fireplace had been placed in the dumpster earlier that day. 

A reminder that ashes and coals can remain warm for days even when they appear to be cold if they have not been stirred and doused. No one was hurt, but Red Cross assistance was requested because utilities had to be turned off.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Fire crews responded to two fires over the weekend. The first was just after 11 a.m. Saturday at 101 Kisiwa Parkway. They found smoke when they got there, with a smoldering fire on a stove top. It was put out with minimal damage after being reported by a caretaker. No one was hurt, and smoke was cleared from the home.The second fire was just after 1:45 Sunday morning at 33 Pawnee Drive. Arriving crews found smoke coming from the exterior of the structure. They went into the kitchen and basement to put out the fire on a wall. There was smoke damage and water damage from a busted water line. The fire started on the exterior of the home and transferred into the wall. Ashes from a fireplace had been placed in the dumpster earlier that day. A reminder that ashes and coals can remain warm for days even when they appear to be cold if they have not been stirred and doused. No one was hurt, but Red Cross assistance was requested because utilities had to be turned off.

Fire crews sent out to two calls over weekend

As we celebrate the 150th birthday of Hutchinson and Reno County, we want to go through the years, decade by decade, to see how things have changed and — remarkably — how they have stayed the same. This would not be possible without the efforts of Steve Harmon, the Reno County Museum, and the Hutchinson Public Library, who have made a great effort to supply us with the information and photos that you’ll see in this 15-part series. We hope you enjoy it.

We invite you to help us with this trip down memory lane. If you have specific memories of our city or county's growth&nbsp;since the 1960s, or have photos you'd like to share, send them to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HutchPost@eagleradio.net">HutchPost@eagleradio.net</a>.

The last decade of the 1900s is upon us in our latest edition of The Decades. The 1990s brought many things from the past back to life, including the Liberty Bell 7 and the reopening of one of Hutchinson's greatest treasures in the Fox Theatre. It also saw one of the first businesses in Hutchinson absorbed into the corporate world, a new organization to benefit boys and girls in Hutchinson and a new visitors center at Dillon Nature Center. The Blue Dragons won a national title and a blackbird doesn’t fly to Hutchinson, but crawls in on a semi. All that and more on this edition of The Decades.

1990: The pavilion at the Farmers Market was constructed and named the Ontjes Pavilion.

The Hutchinson Community Foundation is formed to help provide philanthropic opportunities within the community.

Hutch Fest begins on the Fourth of July as a merger with the Main Street and Prairie Fest celebrations.

A tornado forms near Pretty Prairie. Before it's over, the storm kills two people and causes significant damage in Hesston.

1991: Tornadoes rip through Willowbrook. Nickerson, Abbyville and Turon also suffer damage.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce moves to its new location at 117 N. Walnut.

The Nickerson post office and two other buildings collapse.

Halloween costumes are banned in several schools because they might frighten younger students.

Reformatory is national news because of wives having sexual encounters with their husband inmates. Visitations are canceled.

The old Hutchinson Airport hangar is razed.

1992:&nbsp;The Haven Public Library opens for patrons.

The first Prairie Skies Airshow is held at Hutchinson Airport.

The Hutchinson Hospital opens a new emergency care unit.

Prominent Hutchinson businessmen are arrested in a major drug bust.

1993:&nbsp;A family in Lerado is murdered before their home is burned to the ground to hide the crime. Paul Kiser is convicted and sentenced to 51 years in prison, much to the shock of the victims' family members.

The Reno County Museum director quits when the county commission refuses to implement tax that was approved by voters.

Haven's Phillip Fishburn is named ag secretary for the state of Kansas.

The Hutchinson Post Office is robbed. Employees are locked up in the building. The suspect is caught two years later.

A ¼ cent sales tax is approved by voters. Tax has now been approved for renewal by public vote six times.

HutchCC wins NJCAA men's basketball title.

New Dillon Nature Center visitors center opens.

An explosion injures six at the reformatory.

Nickerson farmer Lester Cole plants his 70th wheat crop.

A 10-year-old Hutchinson girl pilots an airplane to each state west of the Mississippi. She goes to every state east of the Mississippi the next year.

1995: One of the best small golf courses in the area opens as play begins at The Links at Pretty Prairie.

Providing guidance and education and after-school programs for area youth today, the Boys and Girls Club opens.

Convention Hall becomes Memorial Hall. The building has survived numerous attempts to have it closed and razed. It still holds events today.

Reins of Hope is established in Hutchinson.

The city council is established as four districts and one at-large position.

1996: The National Guard in Hutchinson uses students in simulated war games as a recruiting tool.

Explosion rips through a propane plant in South Hutchinson, injuring two people and causing evacuations.

Seven Reno County residents were given the honor of carrying the Olympic torch through Reno County.

Hospice of Reno County moves to Hutchinson Hospital, now a part of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.

Winchester Processing, which started in the 1880s, becomes a part of Tyson Foods.

Inmates at the reformatory riot over poor food. Lockdown lasts two days.

1997:&nbsp;The first open-heart bypass is performed at Hutchinson Hospital.

A record 15 million bushels of wheat is harvested in Reno County.

The Cosmosphere begins plans for major expansion. The building is constructed around an SR-71 that is tucked in and then shrinkwrapped to protect it.

Soap bubbles are used to drive prairie dogs out of their burrows. The animals were moved to Quivira where they were eaten by badgers.

One person is killed and six injured when fire sweeps through Pheasant View Retirement home, formerly the Broadacres Retirement home. The fire was caused by careless smoking.

The Jim Martinez Trail is opened between Carey and Rice parks.

1998:&nbsp;A new jail annex is opened. It would become the center of attention in the bribery scandal involving sheriff Larry Leslie.

K-96 Highway is expanded to four lanes from Hutchinson to Wichita.

A man leaves a sports car on railroad tracks to see if the train will stop — it doesn’t. The man is taken in for mental evaluation.

The Ontjes Children's Learning Center opens at Hutchinson Public Library.

Hutchinson, Buhler and Nickerson school districts open preschool for at-risk children.

1999:&nbsp;There is much discussion on a $27.8 million multi-year effort to increase the viability of the downtown area.

The Hutch News says the attack on Pearl Harbor is the top story of the century.

The Historic Fox Theatre opens again following a $4 million renovation.

The county commission hires the first county administrator and establishes the District Attorney’s Office.

The Shears Technology Center opens at Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp;

The fire station opens in Pretty Prairie.

A new child care center opens on the Hutchinson High School campus.

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<figure>
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 </figure>As we celebrate the 150th birthday of Hutchinson and Reno County, we want to go through the years, decade by decade, to see how things have changed and — remarkably — how they have stayed the same. This would not be possible without the efforts of Steve Harmon, the Reno County Museum, and the Hutchinson Public Library, who have made a great effort to supply us with the information and photos that you’ll see in this 15-part series. We hope you enjoy it.We invite you to help us with this trip down memory lane. If you have specific memories of our city or county's growth&nbsp;since the 1960s, or have photos you'd like to share, send them to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HutchPost@eagleradio.net">HutchPost@eagleradio.net</a>.The last decade of the 1900s is upon us in our latest edition of The Decades. The 1990s brought many things from the past back to life, including the Liberty Bell 7 and the reopening of one of Hutchinson's greatest treasures in the Fox Theatre. It also saw one of the first businesses in Hutchinson absorbed into the corporate world, a new organization to benefit boys and girls in Hutchinson and a new visitors center at Dillon Nature Center. The Blue Dragons won a national title and a blackbird doesn’t fly to Hutchinson, but crawls in on a semi. All that and more on this edition of The Decades.1990: The pavilion at the Farmers Market was constructed and named the Ontjes Pavilion.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634845715970.jpeg" alt="Farmers Market. Photo by Rod Zook." />
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 </figure>The Hutchinson Community Foundation is formed to help provide philanthropic opportunities within the community.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635187952302.jpeg" alt="This photo of the Hutchinson Community Foundation staff was taken during their 30th year of service." />
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 </figure>Hutch Fest begins on the Fourth of July as a merger with the Main Street and Prairie Fest celebrations.A tornado forms near Pretty Prairie. Before it's over, the storm kills two people and causes significant damage in Hesston.1991: Tornadoes rip through Willowbrook. Nickerson, Abbyville and Turon also suffer damage.The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce moves to its new location at 117 N. Walnut.<figure>
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 </figure>The Nickerson post office and two other buildings collapse.Halloween costumes are banned in several schools because they might frighten younger students.Reformatory is national news because of wives having sexual encounters with their husband inmates. Visitations are canceled.The old Hutchinson Airport hangar is razed.<figure>
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 </figure>1992:&nbsp;The Haven Public Library opens for patrons.<figure>
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 </figure>The first Prairie Skies Airshow is held at Hutchinson Airport.The Hutchinson Hospital opens a new emergency care unit.Prominent Hutchinson businessmen are arrested in a major drug bust.1993:&nbsp;A family in Lerado is murdered before their home is burned to the ground to hide the crime. Paul Kiser is convicted and sentenced to 51 years in prison, much to the shock of the victims' family members.The Reno County Museum director quits when the county commission refuses to implement tax that was approved by voters.Haven's Phillip Fishburn is named ag secretary for the state of Kansas.<figure>
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 </figure>The Hutchinson Post Office is robbed. Employees are locked up in the building. The suspect is caught two years later.A ¼ cent sales tax is approved by voters. Tax has now been approved for renewal by public vote six times.1994: Target opens in Hutchinson.<figure>
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 </figure>HutchCC wins NJCAA men's basketball title.<figure>
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 </figure>New Dillon Nature Center visitors center opens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635188174524.jpeg" alt="Dillon Nature Center - New Visitors Center Building - Lake View - 1994. Photo courtesy of Steve Harmon." />
 <figcaption>Dillon Nature Center - New Visitors Center Building - Lake View - 1994. Photo courtesy of Steve Harmon.</figcaption>
 </figure>An explosion injures six at the reformatory.Nickerson farmer Lester Cole plants his 70th wheat crop.A 10-year-old Hutchinson girl pilots an airplane to each state west of the Mississippi. She goes to every state east of the Mississippi the next year.Buhler gets a new water tower.1995: One of the best small golf courses in the area opens as play begins at The Links at Pretty Prairie.Providing guidance and education and after-school programs for area youth today, the Boys and Girls Club opens.<figure>
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 </figure>Convention Hall becomes Memorial Hall. The building has survived numerous attempts to have it closed and razed. It still holds events today.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Memorial Hall. Photo by Rod Zook.</figcaption>
 </figure>Reins of Hope is established in Hutchinson.The city council is established as four districts and one at-large position.1996: The National Guard in Hutchinson uses students in simulated war games as a recruiting tool.Explosion rips through a propane plant in South Hutchinson, injuring two people and causing evacuations.Seven Reno County residents were given the honor of carrying the Olympic torch through Reno County.Hospice of Reno County moves to Hutchinson Hospital, now a part of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596115930896.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Winchester Processing, which started in the 1880s, becomes a part of Tyson Foods.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635188300733.jpeg" alt="Tyson Foods. Photo by Rod Zook." />
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 </figure>Inmates at the reformatory riot over poor food. Lockdown lasts two days.1997:&nbsp;The first open-heart bypass is performed at Hutchinson Hospital.A record 15 million bushels of wheat is harvested in Reno County.The Cosmosphere begins plans for major expansion. The building is constructed around an SR-71 that is tucked in and then shrinkwrapped to protect it.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635188331725.jpeg" alt="Cosmosphere - SR-71 Blackbird placement 1995. Photo courtesy of Steve Harmon." />
 <figcaption>Cosmosphere - SR-71 Blackbird placement 1995. Photo courtesy of Steve Harmon.</figcaption>
 </figure>Soap bubbles are used to drive prairie dogs out of their burrows. The animals were moved to Quivira where they were eaten by badgers.One person is killed and six injured when fire sweeps through Pheasant View Retirement home, formerly the Broadacres Retirement home. The fire was caused by careless smoking.The Jim Martinez Trail is opened between Carey and Rice parks.<figure>
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 </figure>1998:&nbsp;A new jail annex is opened. It would become the center of attention in the bribery scandal involving sheriff Larry Leslie.K-96 Highway is expanded to four lanes from Hutchinson to Wichita.The Teen Center opens for area youth.A man leaves a sports car on railroad tracks to see if the train will stop — it doesn’t. The man is taken in for mental evaluation.The Ontjes Children's Learning Center opens at Hutchinson Public Library.<figure>
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 </figure>Hutchinson, Buhler and Nickerson school districts open preschool for at-risk children.1999:&nbsp;There is much discussion on a $27.8 million multi-year effort to increase the viability of the downtown area.Liberty Bell 7 comes to the Cosmosphere.<figure>
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 </figure>The Hutch News says the attack on Pearl Harbor is the top story of the century.The Historic Fox Theatre opens again following a $4 million renovation.<figure>
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 </figure>The county commission hires the first county administrator and establishes the District Attorney’s Office.The Shears Technology Center opens at Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The fire station opens in Pretty Prairie.<figure>
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 </figure>A new child care center opens on the Hutchinson High School campus.The Decades are brought to you by: <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfc.com/">Hutchinson Funeral Chapel</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rothefloors/">Rothe Family Flooring</a> <a href="https://www.hutchpl.org/">Hutchinson Public Library</a>Check back next Sunday for the next part in this series.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/239f71e3-58f9-4107-b657-04ace0aba6e5">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1870s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4523eb41-6726-4b1d-8ef5-54dedbe74d38">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1880s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/aed5c227-5456-4c86-b4e0-2da58b625d79">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1890s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/cbb05344-de8a-41cb-bc81-4f2b031d0e3e">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1900s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3a46367b-74cf-45f8-908a-80df2eba6230">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1910s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8b97ee4d-1ff3-4093-b15d-fc874c77ddff">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1920s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/d7ef87fc-b259-4f19-b2b4-1bbc1753e021">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1930s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/52bb60af-ca6a-4d7a-b83f-07d4ed8d7dbf">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1940s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/efeb2935-17a6-4d6b-bdb6-59ccf927155a">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1950s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/f86a087b-d4c3-4f8d-a969-05ec65b88b3e">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1960s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/9e49a0f4-b3e3-4844-bbda-d23c44493e7a">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1970s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4f79d1f2-124a-4359-aac2-9730565fc59d">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1980s</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.

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will go over several Public Works projects at Tuesday's meeting.

The council will take action on an agreement with KDOT for improvements to K-61 in the city limits. Connecting Link funds are being used to pay for the improvements that will stretch from U.S. 50 to 17th Avenue. The council will also take action on a contract for engineering services related to the Washington Street bike boulevard project, and seek approval of an amendment to the contract for repairs to the 5th Avenue bridge over the Harsha Canal and the bridge replacement project over the east side drainage ditch on East 11th Avenue.

Finally, the council will take action on a proposal that would ease some parking lot standards for limited use areas such as RV and boat storage lots and other similar uses, and hear the reports from fellow council members and the city administrator. Tuesday’s Hutchinson City Council meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Hutchinson city offices.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will go over several Public Works projects at Tuesday's meeting.The council will take action on an agreement with KDOT for improvements to K-61 in the city limits. Connecting Link funds are being used to pay for the improvements that will stretch from U.S. 50 to 17th Avenue. The council will also take action on a contract for engineering services related to the Washington Street bike boulevard project, and seek approval of an amendment to the contract for repairs to the 5th Avenue bridge over the Harsha Canal and the bridge replacement project over the east side drainage ditch on East 11th Avenue.Finally, the council will take action on a proposal that would ease some parking lot standards for limited use areas such as RV and boat storage lots and other similar uses, and hear the reports from fellow council members and the city administrator. Tuesday’s Hutchinson City Council meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Hutchinson city offices.<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;

Bridge projects highlight Hutchinson City Council meeting

NICKERSON Kan. — The Nickerson USD 309 School Board will meet on Monday. The board will go over several personnel matters including the hiring of assistant coaches for various sports at the middle and high school level.

The board will also go over the classified handbook and seek approval of a contract renewal with the Rice County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and hear the usual reports from staff.

Monday’s meeting of the Nickerson School Board begins at 7 p.m. at the district offices at 5401 W. 4th Ave.

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 </figure>NICKERSON Kan. — The Nickerson USD 309 School Board will meet on Monday. The board will go over several personnel matters including the hiring of assistant coaches for various sports at the middle and high school level.The board will also go over the classified handbook and seek approval of a contract renewal with the Rice County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and hear the usual reports from staff.Monday’s meeting of the Nickerson School Board begins at 7 p.m. at the district offices at 5401 W. 4th Ave.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 309 board meets Monday

HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven offices announced Friday that, due to a lack of agenda items, there will be no city council meeting on Monday.

HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven offices announced Friday that, due to a lack of agenda items, there will be no city council meeting on Monday.With that cancellation, the next Haven City Council meeting will be Monday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Haven city offices.<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;

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