HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Siemens Gamesa will release its fourth quarter and year end earnings reports on Friday.

SG showed a loss of $179 million in the third quarter. Despite a strong backlog of orders things may not be any better this quarter. A slow down in the supply chain last month forced SG to implement rolling furloughs at the Hutchinson nacelle facility. The furloughs are expected to continue through the end of the calendar year. The company has also shut down production altogether at times during the furloughs due to a lack of components

With so many unknowns, the company lowered its year end projected revenue to between $12 Billion and $12.4 billion.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Siemens Gamesa will release its fourth quarter and year end earnings reports on Friday.SG showed a loss of $179 million in the third quarter. Despite a strong backlog of orders things may not be any better this quarter. A slow down in the supply chain last month forced SG to implement rolling furloughs at the Hutchinson nacelle facility. The furloughs are expected to continue through the end of the calendar year. The company has also shut down production altogether at times during the furloughs due to a lack of componentsWith so many unknowns, the company lowered its year end projected revenue to between $12 Billion and $12.4 billion.<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;

Siemens Gamesa to release earnings report Friday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Hutch Post was provided a list Thursday morning of the employers who had provided employee estimates to the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce that would put them over 100 total employees. 

These employers, therefore, would be under the new OSHA vaccine or testing mandate language released by the Biden Administration Thursday, with intent for the temporary rule to be published in the Federal Register on Friday.

The employers include, but are not limited to:

Good Samaritan Society Hutchinson Village

This is by no means an exhaustive list, as there are several employers with under 100 employees here in Reno County that would have over 100 if you count all their locations across the country. 

Eagle Communications is one example of that.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Hutch Post was provided a list Thursday morning of the employers who had provided employee estimates to the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce that would put them over 100 total employees. These employers, therefore, would be under the new OSHA vaccine or testing mandate language released by the Biden Administration Thursday, with intent for the temporary rule to be published in the Federal Register on Friday.The employers include, but are not limited to:Hutchinson Regional Healthcare SystemUSD 308Tyson Prepared FoodsHutchinson ClinicHutchinson Correctional FacilityDillon StoresReno CountyCity of HutchinsonHutchinson Community CollegeKroger Accounting Portfolio Recovery AssociatesBuhler USD 313Collins Bus CorporationKuhn Krause, Inc.Siemens Gamesa Renewable EnergyLowen CorporationHaven Public Schools WalmartNickerson Public Schools Mennonite Friendship CommunitiesWesley TowersFirst National Bank of HutchinsonNCAData Center, Inc.Good Samaritan Society Hutchinson VillageYoder SmokersMorton SaltJackson DairyTECHSonoco Hutchinson Paper MillTakako America Co., Inc.Heartland Credit UnionSuperior Boiler Works, Inc.Cargill SaltConklin CarsAPAC ShearsThis is by no means an exhaustive list, as there are several employers with under 100 employees here in Reno County that would have over 100 if you count all their locations across the country. Eagle Communications is one example of that.

Chamber list of Hutchinson and Reno County employers with 100 employees or more


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The every other year area wide benefit for the Abbyville Community Church mission fund is Saturday.

"We've been doing this," said Mike Smith with the church. "This is our fourth time that we've done this. We started in 2015. We do it every other year, because we've had such great support, we've been able to stretch it over two years, instead of having to do it every year."

There will be some great food at the benefit, starting at 6 p.m.

"We're going to have smoked pork loin again, everybody's welcome," Smith said. "It's a freewill offering. They really don't charge anything, just a freewill offering. I think we're going to have green beans and I know last time, we had some homemade rolls. I don't know if we're going to have that again or not, but they were really good and pie. We always have pie and we have homemade ice cream for dessert."

There are also some of those legendary Abbyville pies on the silent auction going on during the dinner, plus there's a live auction at 7:30 p.m.

"We've got several things on here, we've got a chainsaw and a leaf blower, two pork halves, we've got a party for ten with food and game tickets at The Alley. We've got football tickets, other great farm, home and family items, alfalfa seed, an air fryer, we've got all sorts of things."

The mission of the benefit is to assist area neighbors if they have unexpected medical expenses, utility expenses or other emergency assistance.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The every other year area wide benefit for the Abbyville Community Church mission fund is Saturday."We've been doing this," said Mike Smith with the church. "This is our fourth time that we've done this. We started in 2015. We do it every other year, because we've had such great support, we've been able to stretch it over two years, instead of having to do it every year."There will be some great food at the benefit, starting at 6 p.m."We're going to have smoked pork loin again, everybody's welcome," Smith said. "It's a freewill offering. They really don't charge anything, just a freewill offering. I think we're going to have green beans and I know last time, we had some homemade rolls. I don't know if we're going to have that again or not, but they were really good and pie. We always have pie and we have homemade ice cream for dessert."There are also some of those legendary Abbyville pies on the silent auction going on during the dinner, plus there's a live auction at 7:30 p.m."We've got several things on here, we've got a chainsaw and a leaf blower, two pork halves, we've got a party for ten with food and game tickets at The Alley. We've got football tickets, other great farm, home and family items, alfalfa seed, an air fryer, we've got all sorts of things."The mission of the benefit is to assist area neighbors if they have unexpected medical expenses, utility expenses or other emergency assistance.

Abbyville benefit Saturday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman noted that they do have one new board member after Tuesday's elections, as Robin Swanson was elected.

"The Kansas Association of School Boards offers a conference just for that," Couchman said. "We encourage the new board members to attend that and I go with them. We also ask them to come and kind of observe a board meeting, so they understand how process works. It's really important that they fit into the culture. It's just like anything. You bring somebody on to your team, right? They need to understand the culture and be a positive contributing member of that."

Any member who chooses to serve has a lot of work ahead of them, and they need to focus at the appropriate level.

"You have to trust your administration to sort of weed through it all for you," Couchman said. "These people have full time jobs. This is not their full time job. It's a volunteer position. It's not paid. You have to trust your administration to get you the material and the information that you need to make decisions. That is important. KASB always says, they love this thing that the board needs to stay in, like, the watchtower of a fire. They need to get up in the watchtower and not get down into the weeds. They do a great training on that about, that you need to stay at the 20,000 foot level. We have a great board that has been able to do that."

Couchman also thanked Monte Cross for his service to USD 313 as he will be leaving the board after being defeated by Swanson on Tuesday.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman noted that they do have one new board member after Tuesday's elections, as Robin Swanson was elected."The Kansas Association of School Boards offers a conference just for that," Couchman said. "We encourage the new board members to attend that and I go with them. We also ask them to come and kind of observe a board meeting, so they understand how process works. It's really important that they fit into the culture. It's just like anything. You bring somebody on to your team, right? They need to understand the culture and be a positive contributing member of that."Any member who chooses to serve has a lot of work ahead of them, and they need to focus at the appropriate level."You have to trust your administration to sort of weed through it all for you," Couchman said. "These people have full time jobs. This is not their full time job. It's a volunteer position. It's not paid. You have to trust your administration to get you the material and the information that you need to make decisions. That is important. KASB always says, they love this thing that the board needs to stay in, like, the watchtower of a fire. They need to get up in the watchtower and not get down into the weeds. They do a great training on that about, that you need to stay at the 20,000 foot level. We have a great board that has been able to do that."Couchman also thanked Monte Cross for his service to USD 313 as he will be leaving the board after being defeated by Swanson on Tuesday.

Couchman: New board member will have lots to learn


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Tonight is the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting.

"We knew when we were planning this, we needed more room to spread out than normal," said Chamber CEO Debra Teufel. "We booked the Meadowlark Building at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. It's a great venue. We will have about 1000 people gather. That starts with a Business Expo that we have always done, even when we were at the Sports Arena, for our members. That will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and then, by ticket only, the annual dinner of our Chamber membership."

This year's annual meeting will feature Denise Lee Yohn, an expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, and influential writer.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Tonight is the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting."We knew when we were planning this, we needed more room to spread out than normal," said Chamber CEO Debra Teufel. "We booked the Meadowlark Building at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. It's a great venue. We will have about 1000 people gather. That starts with a Business Expo that we have always done, even when we were at the Sports Arena, for our members. That will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and then, by ticket only, the annual dinner of our Chamber membership."This year's annual meeting will feature Denise Lee Yohn, an expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, and influential writer.

Chamber annual meeting tonight

HARVEY COUNTY —The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to&nbsp;Bright Beginnings, a daycare at 305 S. Main Street in Newton, according to a media release from the agency.

The KDHE reported they receive information related to injuries a child sustained while in care on or about October 29 and reported that the information indicates the injuries were likely the result of abuse, <a href="https://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/NewsRelease/PDFs/11.3.21%20-%20State%20issues%20emergency%20suspension%20of%20child%20care%20center%20in%20Newton.pdf">according to the emergency order.</a>

The order is subject to appeal. Compliance history on this facility can be found by searching the Child Care and Early Education Portal for license No. 0079315 <a href="https://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/capp.htm">here.</a>

HARVEY COUNTY —The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to&nbsp;Bright Beginnings, a daycare at 305 S. Main Street in Newton, according to a media release from the agency.The KDHE reported they receive information related to injuries a child sustained while in care on or about October 29 and reported that the information indicates the injuries were likely the result of abuse, <a href="https://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/NewsRelease/PDFs/11.3.21%20-%20State%20issues%20emergency%20suspension%20of%20child%20care%20center%20in%20Newton.pdf">according to the emergency order.</a>The order is subject to appeal. Compliance history on this facility can be found by searching the Child Care and Early Education Portal for license No. 0079315 <a href="https://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/capp.htm">here.</a>

KDHE: Emergency order shuts down home daycare in Newton

BUHLER, Kan. —&nbsp;Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman released a message to Buhler Grade School parents Wednesday afternoon.

The active case count at that building is now 19, up 12 since last Friday, with 5 Wednesday alone. 

Because of the increased numbers, all staff and students (and visitors) will be required to wear a mask inside Buhler Grade School through Wednesday, November 17.&nbsp;

All new close contacts that may be identified in the next two weeks will not be eligible for the Stay to Learn testing and must serve the 8-day or 10-day quarantine.  This is due to being at full capacity and multiple positives coming as a result of classroom exposures. 

The district plans to&nbsp; adjust and add close contacts as numbers go down. 

All students and staff will be asked to wash/sanitize hands at the beginning of each hour. Hand sanitizer is available in every classroom and at the entrances of the building. 

Those students already in the Stay to Learn testing protocol will continue to test every morning. 

The restrictions only apply to the one building at this point.

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. —&nbsp;Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman released a message to Buhler Grade School parents Wednesday afternoon.The active case count at that building is now 19, up 12 since last Friday, with 5 Wednesday alone. Because of the increased numbers, all staff and students (and visitors) will be required to wear a mask inside Buhler Grade School through Wednesday, November 17.&nbsp;All new close contacts that may be identified in the next two weeks will not be eligible for the Stay to Learn testing and must serve the 8-day or 10-day quarantine. This is due to being at full capacity and multiple positives coming as a result of classroom exposures. The district plans to&nbsp; adjust and add close contacts as numbers go down. All students and staff will be asked to wash/sanitize hands at the beginning of each hour. Hand sanitizer is available in every classroom and at the entrances of the building. Those students already in the Stay to Learn testing protocol will continue to test every morning. The restrictions only apply to the one building at this point.

Buhler Grade School will implement masks through Nov. 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will begin offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to ages 5 through 11 starting Monday, Nov. 8. The vaccine will be administered at the health department, 209 W. 2nd. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 620-694-2900 and selecting option 6. 

The vaccine has been found to be 90.9% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children 5 through 11. Side effects are similar to other vaccines given to children including pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle and/or joint pain, chills and fever. The long-term effects of pediatric COVID infection can be serious and last for months. If you have questions or concerns, please talk to your pediatrician or another trusted healthcare provider.

The COVID-19 vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. The health department is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. They are closed on Fridays. To view vaccine availability at other sites, visit <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/">https://vaccinefinder.org/</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will begin offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to ages 5 through 11 starting Monday, Nov. 8. The vaccine will be administered at the health department, 209 W. 2nd. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 620-694-2900 and selecting option 6. The vaccine has been found to be 90.9% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children 5 through 11. Side effects are similar to other vaccines given to children including pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle and/or joint pain, chills and fever. The long-term effects of pediatric COVID infection can be serious and last for months. If you have questions or concerns, please talk to your pediatrician or another trusted healthcare provider.The COVID-19 vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. The health department is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. They are closed on Fridays. To view vaccine availability at other sites, visit <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/">https://vaccinefinder.org/</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Children's COVID vaccinations available Monday in Reno Co.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center has received the American Heart Association (AHA) Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center-Gold Plus Achievement Award for treatment of severe heart attack patients.

According to the AHA, more than 250,000 Americans experience a STEMI, the deadliest type of heart attack. A STEMI is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart and requires swift treatment. To prevent death, blood flow needs to be restored as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.

Hutchinson Regional participates in the AHA’s Mission: Lifeline program, which works to reduce barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning when a call is placed to 911 to EMS personnel, and continuing through transportation, treatment and discharge.

Dr. Tim Henry, who assists the AHA in overseeing selection of Gold Plus recipients, said EMTs and paramedics play a vital role in the initial treatment of heart attack patients. “Since EMTs and paramedics are the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient.”

In a joint statement, Megan Rucker, Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma Advisor, and Aubrey Nuss, Director of Cardiovascular Services and Outpatient Infusion at HRMC, said the national distinction reflects years of hard work by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. “Our partners in the Hutchinson Regional Emergency Department, Reno County EMS, transferring hospitals, and transferring EMS agencies all work together to provide the highest quality and timely care to our patients,” Nuss and Rucker said. “Without the valued relationships, we would not have been able to achieve a ‘Door to Balloon’ time of 63 minutes in 2020. National guidelines require that hospitals accomplish this in no more than 90 minutes and, in the case of Hutchinson Regional, we exceed that requirement by nearly one-third.”

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center annually treats approximately 2,000 heart patients and is served by three Interventional Cardiologists: Drs. Michael Hagley, Jamil Ahmed, and Costy Mattar, along with Dr. Robert Fleming, a cardiothoracic surgeon.

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<figure>
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center has received the American Heart Association (AHA) Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center-Gold Plus Achievement Award for treatment of severe heart attack patients.According to the AHA, more than 250,000 Americans experience a STEMI, the deadliest type of heart attack. A STEMI is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart and requires swift treatment. To prevent death, blood flow needs to be restored as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.Hutchinson Regional participates in the AHA’s Mission: Lifeline program, which works to reduce barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning when a call is placed to 911 to EMS personnel, and continuing through transportation, treatment and discharge.Dr. Tim Henry, who assists the AHA in overseeing selection of Gold Plus recipients, said EMTs and paramedics play a vital role in the initial treatment of heart attack patients. “Since EMTs and paramedics are the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient.”In a joint statement, Megan Rucker, Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma Advisor, and Aubrey Nuss, Director of Cardiovascular Services and Outpatient Infusion at HRMC, said the national distinction reflects years of hard work by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. “Our partners in the Hutchinson Regional Emergency Department, Reno County EMS, transferring hospitals, and transferring EMS agencies all work together to provide the highest quality and timely care to our patients,” Nuss and Rucker said. “Without the valued relationships, we would not have been able to achieve a ‘Door to Balloon’ time of 63 minutes in 2020. National guidelines require that hospitals accomplish this in no more than 90 minutes and, in the case of Hutchinson Regional, we exceed that requirement by nearly one-third.”Hutchinson Regional Medical Center annually treats approximately 2,000 heart patients and is served by three Interventional Cardiologists: Drs. Michael Hagley, Jamil Ahmed, and Costy Mattar, along with Dr. Robert Fleming, a cardiothoracic surgeon.<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;

HRMC receives Gold Plus Achievement Award

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — All of us at Eagle Radio are sad to announce that longtime BW Morning Show host and salesman Doug Morse has died. He was 78.&nbsp;

Doug was hired by the late Fred Conger in 1971 after coming to Hutchinson from McPherson and spent 44 years at BW Radio. He was sales manager and the leader in sales for the Hutchinson market for many years. Doug also hosted the morning show for 40-plus years and Wednesday’s phone forum was always his favorite day of the week.&nbsp;

Doug’s favorite hobby was fishing and, if you ever saw his desk, you would see 15 to 20-plus pictures of fishing trips surrounding his desk. Doug also was very close to his family and most of those fishing trips included the family. He spent many weeks at Table Rock Lake.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Doug worked on the morning show with well known names such as Fred Conger, Sam Jones, Barbara Withrow, George Batchelor, Bob Watson, to current members Sue Achilles, John Brennan, Rob Dreher and Max Bringle.

He handled the sales account list of many local businesses and, according to Sue Achilles — host of the Party Line and morning show — she&nbsp; never met anyone who was more loyal and cared about his clients than Doug.&nbsp;

One of our favorite morning show stories about Doug was when his wife Karon had a garage sale and Doug hated haggling over prices. There was something listed for $1 and this person said, "I’ll give you $.50." Doug looked at him and said, “I'll throw the damn thing away for that,” and threw it in the trash and left. He said Karon didn’t ask him to help with many garage sales after that.

Doug is survived by his wife, Karon, they were married 58 years. He also has three sons Mark, Rob, and PJ, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

All of us at Eagle will miss Doug and his loyalty to his job, his passion for Eagle and his sense of humor.

Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Galva Christian Church in McPherson.

The viewing is Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home in McPherson.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — All of us at Eagle Radio are sad to announce that longtime BW Morning Show host and salesman Doug Morse has died. He was 78.&nbsp;Doug was hired by the late Fred Conger in 1971 after coming to Hutchinson from McPherson and spent 44 years at BW Radio. He was sales manager and the leader in sales for the Hutchinson market for many years. Doug also hosted the morning show for 40-plus years and Wednesday’s phone forum was always his favorite day of the week.&nbsp;Doug’s favorite hobby was fishing and, if you ever saw his desk, you would see 15 to 20-plus pictures of fishing trips surrounding his desk. Doug also was very close to his family and most of those fishing trips included the family. He spent many weeks at Table Rock Lake.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doug worked on the morning show with well known names such as Fred Conger, Sam Jones, Barbara Withrow, George Batchelor, Bob Watson, to current members Sue Achilles, John Brennan, Rob Dreher and Max Bringle.He handled the sales account list of many local businesses and, according to Sue Achilles — host of the Party Line and morning show — she&nbsp; never met anyone who was more loyal and cared about his clients than Doug.&nbsp;One of our favorite morning show stories about Doug was when his wife Karon had a garage sale and Doug hated haggling over prices. There was something listed for $1 and this person said, "I’ll give you $.50." Doug looked at him and said, “I'll throw the damn thing away for that,” and threw it in the trash and left. He said Karon didn’t ask him to help with many garage sales after that.Doug is survived by his wife, Karon, they were married 58 years. He also has three sons Mark, Rob, and PJ, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.All of us at Eagle will miss Doug and his loyalty to his job, his passion for Eagle and his sense of humor.Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Galva Christian Church in McPherson.The viewing is Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home in McPherson.<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;

Doug Morse |1943-2021|


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Reno County Health Department is moving their vaccination clinic from the First United Methodist Church location back to the Health Department, 209 West Second. 

Starting Monday, November 8, the Health Department will be administering vaccines during their normal operating hours. Appointments by phone are recommended but walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Call 620-694-2900 and select option 6 for scheduling. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson &amp; Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are all available, as well as the flu vaccine. More information on Pfizer vaccinations for ages 5 through 11 at the Health Department is expected later this week.

“With the holiday season fast approaching, we are strongly encouraging everyone to have their primary doses of COVID vaccine, and their boosters, if possible, along with the flu vaccine, to keep loved ones safe and our numbers down,” says Reno County Health Department Director Karla Nichols.

Those urged to get the booster vaccine include anyone age 65 and over, residents in long-term care settings, and those aged 50 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions. Persons aged 18 to 49 with underlying medical conditions and ages 18 to 64 who are at increased risk for exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may also receive a booster. It is now permitted to mix and match vaccines for your booster shot and to receive a flu shot at the same time as a COVID vaccine.

The vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. The Health Department is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. To view vaccine availability at other sites, visit <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/">https://vaccinefinder.org/</a>. For a ride to one of the vaccine sites, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.

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HUTCHINSON,
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The Reno County Health Department is moving their vaccination clinic from the First United Methodist Church location back to the Health Department, 209 West Second. Starting Monday, November 8, the Health Department will be administering vaccines during their normal operating hours. Appointments by phone are recommended but walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Call 620-694-2900 and select option 6 for scheduling. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson &amp; Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are all available, as well as the flu vaccine. More information on Pfizer vaccinations for ages 5 through 11 at the Health Department is expected later this week.“With the holiday season fast approaching, we are strongly encouraging everyone to have their primary doses of COVID vaccine, and their boosters, if possible, along with the flu vaccine, to keep loved ones safe and our numbers down,” says Reno County Health Department Director Karla Nichols.Those urged to get the booster vaccine include anyone age 65 and over, residents in long-term care settings, and those aged 50 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions. Persons aged 18 to 49 with underlying medical conditions and ages 18 to 64 who are at increased risk for exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may also receive a booster. It is now permitted to mix and match vaccines for your booster shot and to receive a flu shot at the same time as a COVID vaccine.The vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. The Health Department is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. To view vaccine availability at other sites, visit <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/">https://vaccinefinder.org/</a>. For a ride to one of the vaccine sites, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.

Health Department moving vaccinations back to their office starting Monday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
In his chairman's comments Wednesday, Board of County Commissioners chair Ron Hirst lamented the low turnout for the local election Tuesday.

"Only 19.6% of registered voters turned out to vote in this election," Hirst said. "I hope that people will take this a little more serious coming up and study the issues and understand what's going on in front of them and have that ability to choose the direction and the way, and who represents them."

This is relatively close to what turnout was two years ago. In 2019, 7,952 people voted in Reno County. In 2021, it was 7,840.

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In his chairman's comments Wednesday, Board of County Commissioners chair Ron Hirst lamented the low turnout for the local election Tuesday."Only 19.6% of registered voters turned out to vote in this election," Hirst said. "I hope that people will take this a little more serious coming up and study the issues and understand what's going on in front of them and have that ability to choose the direction and the way, and who represents them."This is relatively close to what turnout was two years ago. In 2019, 7,952 people voted in Reno County. In 2021, it was 7,840.

Hirst laments low turnout, numbers are close to two years ago

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; Dillons Food Stores is hosting a virtual and in-store hiring event for veterans, active military and their family members Wednesday, November 10, from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. for full- and part-time positions across the company. 

The company is looking for&nbsp; all-purpose clerks, distribution centers and delivery workers, department managers, e-commerce, pharmacy, and more.

&nbsp;Since 2009, Kroger has hired nearly 50,000 veterans and has been a supporter of the active military and their families through their ongoing partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) and raising more than $33 million since 2010 through both corporate funds and customer donations.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; Dillons Food Stores is hosting a virtual and in-store hiring event for veterans, active military and their family members Wednesday, November 10, from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. for full- and part-time positions across the company. The company is looking for&nbsp; all-purpose clerks, distribution centers and delivery workers, department managers, e-commerce, pharmacy, and more.&nbsp;Since 2009, Kroger has hired nearly 50,000 veterans and has been a supporter of the active military and their families through their ongoing partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) and raising more than $33 million since 2010 through both corporate funds and customer donations.&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;

Dillons to hold hiring event for veterans

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School students enrolled in the Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) Program were honored on Tuesday, at a special Initiation and Installation ceremony to recognize their involvement in the program. At the ceremony, students shared their experiences and were recognized by staff with certificates. Students also took an oath stating their belief in their own ability to achieve their goals of post-secondary success.

JAG-K is an in-school, elective class that is taught by a trained JAG-K Career Specialist. This Career Specialist provides individual and group instruction in the classroom using competency-based JAG National Curriculum. The Career Specialist teaches students employability skills, career and leadership development skills and helps with academic remediation.&nbsp;

Marcus Moeder, JAG-K Career Specialist, and the overall JAG-K program at HHS were also honored with a special award for exceeding expectations for student success in the program.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School students enrolled in the Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) Program were honored on Tuesday, at a special Initiation and Installation ceremony to recognize their involvement in the program. At the ceremony, students shared their experiences and were recognized by staff with certificates. Students also took an oath stating their belief in their own ability to achieve their goals of post-secondary success.JAG-K is an in-school, elective class that is taught by a trained JAG-K Career Specialist. This Career Specialist provides individual and group instruction in the classroom using competency-based JAG National Curriculum. The Career Specialist teaches students employability skills, career and leadership development skills and helps with academic remediation.&nbsp;Marcus Moeder, JAG-K Career Specialist, and the overall JAG-K program at HHS were also honored with a special award for exceeding expectations for student success in the program.&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;

High school technical students honored in USD 308

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hospice &amp; HomeCare of Reno County will dedicate a newly decorated Hospice House foyer and flagpole in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. The ceremony will take place Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at 1523 East 20th Street in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

The project is part of Hospice's participation in "We Honor Veterans," a national program established to promote collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and hospice organizations throughout the nation.&nbsp;

Hospice House opened in 2001 and for the past 20 years has provided care for numerous veterans.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hospice &amp; HomeCare of Reno County will dedicate a newly decorated Hospice House foyer and flagpole in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. The ceremony will take place Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at 1523 East 20th Street in Hutchinson.&nbsp;The project is part of Hospice's participation in "We Honor Veterans," a national program established to promote collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and hospice organizations throughout the nation.&nbsp;Hospice House opened in 2001 and for the past 20 years has provided care for numerous veterans.&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;

Hospice & HomeCare to hold dedication Nov. 10


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
County Commissioner Daniel Friesen let the public know Wednesday who will be in his place Tuesday for the voting canvass.

"The Sheriff will be taking my spot on the ballot canvass next Tuesday," Friesen said in the commission meeting Wednesday. "I appreciate Randy's work in securing an alternative elected official to oversee that, because I will be absent. I might still dial in remotely depending on where I am at. I appreciate the Sheriff's willingness to step in, in that process."

The two other commissioners, Ron Hirst and Ron Sellers will be available. 

During the days between the election and the county canvass, the county's election official prepares the tabulated results from the original canvass and groups all provisional ballots, challenged ballots and issues referred by the original canvass boards in preparation for the county canvass.

The tabulated results are presented to the county canvassers along with issues that need to be resolved. The county board of canvassers has the statutory duty to make the final decisions as to which ballots are valid and which are invalid. This includes making all final decisions about voter intent on mismarked ballots, write-in votes, and provisional and challenged ballots.

If a recount has been requested in one or more races, the county canvass is not completed until the recount is completed. The other election results may be certified, but the canvassers must meet again after the recounts to certify the results of the recounted races.

In local elections, the decision of the county canvassing board is official and final.

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County Commissioner Daniel Friesen let the public know Wednesday who will be in his place Tuesday for the voting canvass."The Sheriff will be taking my spot on the ballot canvass next Tuesday," Friesen said in the commission meeting Wednesday. "I appreciate Randy's work in securing an alternative elected official to oversee that, because I will be absent. I might still dial in remotely depending on where I am at. I appreciate the Sheriff's willingness to step in, in that process."The two other commissioners, Ron Hirst and Ron Sellers will be available. During the days between the election and the county canvass, the county's election official prepares the tabulated results from the original canvass and groups all provisional ballots, challenged ballots and issues referred by the original canvass boards in preparation for the county canvass.The tabulated results are presented to the county canvassers along with issues that need to be resolved. The county board of canvassers has the statutory duty to make the final decisions as to which ballots are valid and which are invalid. This includes making all final decisions about voter intent on mismarked ballots, write-in votes, and provisional and challenged ballots.If a recount has been requested in one or more races, the county canvass is not completed until the recount is completed. The other election results may be certified, but the canvassers must meet again after the recounts to certify the results of the recounted races.In local elections, the decision of the county canvassing board is official and final.

Sheriff will participate in Reno County canvass Nov. 9


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Returning Hutchinson City Council member Sara Bagwell wants to sit down with the new members of the council to figure out what direction the new body will go.

"I think we really need to sit down with each other and figure out what we want to focus on," Bagwell said. "Kind of get a consensus between the new council. I think we need to set a series of special study sessions to really get down into what changes Hutchinson needs to position itself for a better future.

One priority for Bagwell is sidewalk improvements.

"That's a priority for me," Bagwell said. "I don't know if the other council members feel the same. I would hope so. We have that master plan. It does include sidewalks. I believe that we really do need to focus on our current infrastructure and making that better and restoring that and putting in the appropriate funds, and of course, the $3.5 million for the roads. I'm just going to try to educate with some of the numbers and some of the findings that I have to the new council members to see if we can all get on the same page. At least, that's what my hope is."

The canvass of the election results is November 9.

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Returning Hutchinson City Council member Sara Bagwell wants to sit down with the new members of the council to figure out what direction the new body will go."I think we really need to sit down with each other and figure out what we want to focus on," Bagwell said. "Kind of get a consensus between the new council. I think we need to set a series of special study sessions to really get down into what changes Hutchinson needs to position itself for a better future.One priority for Bagwell is sidewalk improvements."That's a priority for me," Bagwell said. "I don't know if the other council members feel the same. I would hope so. We have that master plan. It does include sidewalks. I believe that we really do need to focus on our current infrastructure and making that better and restoring that and putting in the appropriate funds, and of course, the $3.5 million for the roads. I'm just going to try to educate with some of the numbers and some of the findings that I have to the new council members to see if we can all get on the same page. At least, that's what my hope is."The canvass of the election results is November 9.

Bagwell: New council will need consensus


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The two new Hutchinson City Council members are already looking at what they need to do even between now and the time they take their seats.

"I've got some things to go through in regard to transitioning from some of the subcommittees I'm on," said Jon Richardson, who will represent the northwest district. "There were some items brought up during the campaign from people I talk to that I would consider to be low-hanging fruit. I don't even have to be on the city council. There's just some questions that came up that I need to address in regard to permitting and building development, that I'd like to get handled immediately. Then, it's reaching out to some of the community groups in regard to how they work with the city. The chamber, the community foundation and some of the other groups and what this new role for me will mean, working with some of those groups, too."

New southwest district council member Greg Fast noted that there are several issues that are likely to last into his term that will be coming before the council soon.

"There's a whole lot of things on the horizon," Fast said. "Woodie Seat Freeway, ARPA money, there's an $85,000 study report that will be coming in soon. There's a lot of potentially good things on the horizon, to help our city do better. One of the other things that I'm really interested in is possibly restructuring that stormwater utility fee. That's been on my radar for quite awhile."

Sitting at-large city council member Sara Bagwell was also re-elected. The final canvass of votes is November 9.

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The two new Hutchinson City Council members are already looking at what they need to do even between now and the time they take their seats."I've got some things to go through in regard to transitioning from some of the subcommittees I'm on," said Jon Richardson, who will represent the northwest district. "There were some items brought up during the campaign from people I talk to that I would consider to be low-hanging fruit. I don't even have to be on the city council. There's just some questions that came up that I need to address in regard to permitting and building development, that I'd like to get handled immediately. Then, it's reaching out to some of the community groups in regard to how they work with the city. The chamber, the community foundation and some of the other groups and what this new role for me will mean, working with some of those groups, too."New southwest district council member Greg Fast noted that there are several issues that are likely to last into his term that will be coming before the council soon."There's a whole lot of things on the horizon," Fast said. "Woodie Seat Freeway, ARPA money, there's an $85,000 study report that will be coming in soon. There's a lot of potentially good things on the horizon, to help our city do better. One of the other things that I'm really interested in is possibly restructuring that stormwater utility fee. That's been on my radar for quite awhile."Sitting at-large city council member Sara Bagwell was also re-elected. The final canvass of votes is November 9.

Two new council members looking ahead


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The City of Nickerson will keep its sales tax rate the same after voters Tuesday agreed to extend a one-cent sales tax that otherwise would have ended in 2022.

The vote was 99 to 32 in favor of keeping the tax.&nbsp;

The sales tax was first approved by a vote of the public in 2012. The tax funded the new community center. Once that was finished, the sales tax came up for extension in 2017. City residents again approved the tax for sewer line and park improvements.&nbsp;The council approved adding sidewalk improvements and an overall upkeep of the city to the sales tax question this time around. The park and sewer line improvements also remained on the resolution.

With the recent increase in sales tax revenue, the city takes in about $75,000 per year.&nbsp;

The final canvass of the election is November 9.

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Kan. — The City of Nickerson will keep its sales tax rate the same after voters Tuesday agreed to extend a one-cent sales tax that otherwise would have ended in 2022.The vote was 99 to 32 in favor of keeping the tax.&nbsp;The sales tax was first approved by a vote of the public in 2012. The tax funded the new community center. Once that was finished, the sales tax came up for extension in 2017. City residents again approved the tax for sewer line and park improvements.&nbsp;The council approved adding sidewalk improvements and an overall upkeep of the city to the sales tax question this time around. The park and sewer line improvements also remained on the resolution.With the recent increase in sales tax revenue, the city takes in about $75,000 per year.&nbsp;The final canvass of the election is November 9.

Nickerson will keep sales tax on books


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The voters of Reno County approved a special question on the expansion of the Board of County Commissioners from three to five members Tuesday. The vote was 4,164 for and 3,555 against expansion.

Proponents of the expansion feel that the rural areas of the county will get more representation.

The Hutchinson Community Foundation expressed support for the change, as did former county commissioner and KWBW newsman Dan Deming in a Hutchinson News column prior to election day.

It is the intent of the current three commissioners to have the two newly created seats filled in the November 2022 general election.&nbsp;

The final election canvass is November 9.

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The voters of Reno County approved a special question on the expansion of the Board of County Commissioners from three to five members Tuesday. The vote was 4,164 for and 3,555 against expansion.Proponents of the expansion feel that the rural areas of the county will get more representation.The Hutchinson Community Foundation expressed support for the change, as did former county commissioner and KWBW newsman Dan Deming in a Hutchinson News column prior to election day.It is the intent of the current three commissioners to have the two newly created seats filled in the November 2022 general election.&nbsp;The final election canvass is November 9.

Reno County voters approve move from 3 to 5 commissioners

COUNTY COMMISSION EXPANSION (RENO COUNTY)

NICKERSON SPECIAL QUESTION-SALES TAX

HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE (VOTE FOR 1)

HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL SW DISTRICT (VOTE FOR 1)

HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL NW DISTRICT (Vote FOR 1)

HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 1, POSITION 4

HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 2, POSITION 2

HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 3, POSITION 6

PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR 3)

NICKERSON CITY COUNCIL WARD 1 (VOTE FOR 1)

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Reno County Final Unofficial Election Results-November 2, 2021

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department is watching COVID cases carefully to see if there will be another spike in positive numbers as the colder weather sets in.&nbsp;

“We’re seeing how those trends are going to affect current active cases that we’re seeing, and then what is behind the scenes,” Reno County Health Department Director Karla Nichols said. “We are in a declining trend and we’re all very happy with that, but we’re also mindful of how things could suddenly change.”

As school started last year, there was a small jump in positive cases to 248. Then the number of positive cases compared with the rate residents were getting COVID began to widen as the number of active cases fell faster than new cases were coming onboard. The active case numbers then turned for the worse and shot up to a high of 1,513 before falling steadily through the rest of the winter and into the summer months.

During the start of school this year, the number of active cases jumped to 651 before starting a decline. At one time, the number of positive cases was quickly falling compared to the rate of new cases. Since the end of October and as we start November, the trend is turning back to a pattern similar to last year. Nichols hopes there have been enough measures taken to prevent a sudden increase in cases.

“We’re hoping that the vaccines in those 65 plus, these booster doses are going to help reduce that trend that we saw last year,” Nichols said. “We would like to think that those booster (shots) and doses will lessen that this Thanksgiving. It’s just too early to know.”

COVID cases in the county jumped by 214 in the past 10 days while the number of people on the active list fell by just 33.

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Health officials watch as fall arrives for COVID case increases

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education tabled further discussion on its governance platform during a special meeting on Monday.&nbsp;

Back in June, the board approved the proposal to change its governance model to follow that of the Kansas Association of School Boards while incorporating aspects of the current coherent governance platform.&nbsp;

The district changed to the coherent governance model under the leadership of Dr. David Flowers as a way of evaluating how the district was doing in a variety of areas. Under that model, the board examined all academic areas in a public meeting at some point during the year, setting goals for district staff.

During Monday’s meeting it was determined that further planning was needed and the discussion was tabled to allow for district leadership review.

The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. at Wiley Elementary School, 900 W. 21st Ave.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education tabled further discussion on its governance platform during a special meeting on Monday.&nbsp;Back in June, the board approved the proposal to change its governance model to follow that of the Kansas Association of School Boards while incorporating aspects of the current coherent governance platform.&nbsp;The district changed to the coherent governance model under the leadership of Dr. David Flowers as a way of evaluating how the district was doing in a variety of areas. Under that model, the board examined all academic areas in a public meeting at some point during the year, setting goals for district staff.During Monday’s meeting it was determined that further planning was needed and the discussion was tabled to allow for district leadership review.The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. at Wiley Elementary School, 900 W. 21st 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.

USD 308 board tables discussion on governance platform


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Hutchinson Landmarks Commission will have its meeting November 8, 2021 on Zoom and begin at 4:00 p.m. It should be a short meeting.

The meeting was originally scheduled for November 4, 2021 but a quorum was not available.

The only item of new business is at 20 S Main Street, it's a request for a Certificate of Economic Hardship to&nbsp;replace seven windows on the second floor front elevation.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Hutchinson Landmarks Commission will have its meeting November 8, 2021 on Zoom and begin at 4:00 p.m. It should be a short meeting.The meeting was originally scheduled for November 4, 2021 but a quorum was not available.The only item of new business is at 20 S Main Street, it's a request for a Certificate of Economic Hardship to&nbsp;replace seven windows on the second floor front elevation.

Landmarks Commission to meet Nov. 8

PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie USD 311 and the Reno County Health Department will be holding a flu shot clinic on Friday, Nov. 5, at two locations.

One clinic will be at the elementary school from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and at the middle school from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m.

Consent forms are available on the <a href="https://www.usd311.com/">USD 311 website</a> or at the school offices.

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 </figure>PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie USD 311 and the Reno County Health Department will be holding a flu shot clinic on Friday, Nov. 5, at two locations.One clinic will be at the elementary school from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and at the middle school from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m.Consent forms are available on the <a href="https://www.usd311.com/">USD 311 website</a> or at the school 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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