RENO COUNTY — 
Nitrate levels have risen above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The levels have consistently tested at 11 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems. Nitrate levels in water resources have increased in many areas due to applications of inorganic fertilizer and animal manure in agricultural areas.

On August 12, 2020, Reno County received a precautionary public notice for acute nitrate violation from KDHE. A warning was then sent to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent on September 3, 2020, due to additional testing. A third precautionary public notice sent on October 27, 2020, requiring bottled water to be provided, upon request, to any household with members at increased risk from the nitrates, such as infants, nursing mothers, pregnant women, and other at-risk customers as identified by a health care provider.

On May 7, 2021, Reno County received a precautionary public drinking water advisory of potential Nitrate water quality from KDHE. A warning was then sent out on May 17, 2021, to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent to residents on September 23, 2021, due to additional testing and a third notice will be sent out October 4, 2021, due to additional testing as well.

For additional information please contact Don Brittain, Public Works Director at 620-694-2976.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY — 
Nitrate levels have risen above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The levels have consistently tested at 11 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems. Nitrate levels in water resources have increased in many areas due to applications of inorganic fertilizer and animal manure in agricultural areas.On August 12, 2020, Reno County received a precautionary public notice for acute nitrate violation from KDHE. A warning was then sent to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent on September 3, 2020, due to additional testing. A third precautionary public notice sent on October 27, 2020, requiring bottled water to be provided, upon request, to any household with members at increased risk from the nitrates, such as infants, nursing mothers, pregnant women, and other at-risk customers as identified by a health care provider.On May 7, 2021, Reno County received a precautionary public drinking water advisory of potential Nitrate water quality from KDHE. A warning was then sent out on May 17, 2021, to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent to residents on September 23, 2021, due to additional testing and a third notice will be sent out October 4, 2021, due to additional testing as well. For additional information please contact Don Brittain, Public Works Director at 620-694-2976.&nbsp;&nbsp;

High nitrate level advisory in Yoder area

LINDSBORG — 
A new music ensemble is debuting in Lindsborg next month, the Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley! Supported by one of Bethany College's Presidential Strategic Grants and further supported by the Lindsborg Arts Council, the chamber orchestra is an auditioned, regional ensemble of professional musicians that includes not only some Bethany faculty members, but players from Wichita, Salina, and Hutchinson as well. 

Seeking to educate and engage audience members through the performance of orchestral masterworks, the ensemble will be under the musical direction of Dr. Keith Dodson, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at Bethany, and led by concertmaster Ann Samuelson, Instructor of Upper Strings. 

While there are many symphonic orchestras in the central Kansas area, this ensemble is unique in terms of its smaller size. The size allows the group to create a level of intimacy in their performance and venues that creates a different concert experience from the large halls of symphonic orchestras.&nbsp;

The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley will perform their first concert on Sunday, October 24th, at 3:30 p.m. at the Swedish Pavilion of the Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum. The concert will feature works by Richard Wagner, Frank Bridge, and Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert will be free to the public but donations are welcomed and encouraged. 

You can get reminders of upcoming events by following the group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chamber-Orchestra-of-the-Smoky-Valley-105968948504836/">on its Facebook page.</a>

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A new music ensemble is debuting in Lindsborg next month, the Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley! Supported by one of Bethany College's Presidential Strategic Grants and further supported by the Lindsborg Arts Council, the chamber orchestra is an auditioned, regional ensemble of professional musicians that includes not only some Bethany faculty members, but players from Wichita, Salina, and Hutchinson as well. Seeking to educate and engage audience members through the performance of orchestral masterworks, the ensemble will be under the musical direction of Dr. Keith Dodson, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at Bethany, and led by concertmaster Ann Samuelson, Instructor of Upper Strings. While there are many symphonic orchestras in the central Kansas area, this ensemble is unique in terms of its smaller size. The size allows the group to create a level of intimacy in their performance and venues that creates a different concert experience from the large halls of symphonic orchestras.&nbsp;The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley will perform their first concert on Sunday, October 24th, at 3:30 p.m. at the Swedish Pavilion of the Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum. The concert will feature works by Richard Wagner, Frank Bridge, and Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert will be free to the public but donations are welcomed and encouraged. You can get reminders of upcoming events by following the group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chamber-Orchestra-of-the-Smoky-Valley-105968948504836/">on its Facebook page.</a>

New chamber orchestra in Lindsborg announces first performance


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Board of Reno County Commissioners Chairman Ron Hirst had some cautionary comments at the meeting Tuesday.

"People probably don't like to hear this, but I have a feeling that in our rush to go below revenue neutral, we may not have realized what the effect of printing money has upon inflation that is occurring right now," Hirst said. "I think we misunderstood, or didn't take a look, or maybe we did, the amount and the rapid increase in inflation that's occurring. I hope that it is over with in six months."

Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell also notes that the amount of inflation that will last remains to be seen.

"That's a factor that we're always mindful of," Cantrell said. "It's something that we try to protect ourselves from in the budgeting process when we do our projections and our modeling. It's certainly unknown. If I knew the answer to that, I'd probably be in a different line of work in a warmer state."

Hirst is looking ahead to some potential tough decisions in future years if inflation continues at its current pace.

"Inflation could really hit us hard," Hirst said. "We'll survive 2022, but it's the next budget year that I am concerned with, should inflation continue its ugly head at 5% or 4% or 3% or whatever. I just want the public to know that we may need to know what they want for services, for sure. This isn't something we like to talk about."

County Commissioner Ron Sellers has said before that tough budget decisions having more voices as a part of them is a reason he is a proponent of expanding the Board of County Commissioners from three to five members.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Board of Reno County Commissioners Chairman Ron Hirst had some cautionary comments at the meeting Tuesday."People probably don't like to hear this, but I have a feeling that in our rush to go below revenue neutral, we may not have realized what the effect of printing money has upon inflation that is occurring right now," Hirst said. "I think we misunderstood, or didn't take a look, or maybe we did, the amount and the rapid increase in inflation that's occurring. I hope that it is over with in six months."Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell also notes that the amount of inflation that will last remains to be seen."That's a factor that we're always mindful of," Cantrell said. "It's something that we try to protect ourselves from in the budgeting process when we do our projections and our modeling. It's certainly unknown. If I knew the answer to that, I'd probably be in a different line of work in a warmer state."Hirst is looking ahead to some potential tough decisions in future years if inflation continues at its current pace."Inflation could really hit us hard," Hirst said. "We'll survive 2022, but it's the next budget year that I am concerned with, should inflation continue its ugly head at 5% or 4% or 3% or whatever. I just want the public to know that we may need to know what they want for services, for sure. This isn't something we like to talk about."County Commissioner Ron Sellers has said before that tough budget decisions having more voices as a part of them is a reason he is a proponent of expanding the Board of County Commissioners from three to five members.

County and city watching inflation's potential impact on future budgets

TOPEKA — Twenty-six school officials from across Kansas have been selected to KASB’s BOLD class of school leaders, including superintendents from Pretty Prairie, Buhler and Pratt and a principal from Newton.

The Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) program focuses on the daily operations and long-range planning to run a school district. The program develops knowledge on building and facilities master planning, technology planning, finance strategies, procurement processes, school security, risk management and human resources.

Selectees will participate in six training sessions developed by KASB leadership staff, KASB business partners and experts from across the state.

Those school officials selected to participate in the 2021-22 class are:

Ashley Anderson, superintendent, Pretty Prairie USD 311

Trevor Ashcroft, curriculum director, Vermillion USD 380

Dorsey Burgess, superintendent, South Haven USD 509

Cindy Couchman, superintendent, Buhler USD 313

Lance Custer, superintendent, Minneola USD 219

Jennifer Davis, executive director, El Dorado USD 490

Terrell Davis, executive director, Wichita USD 259

Linn Exline, superintendent, Salina USD 305

Faith Flory, curriculum director, Santa Fe Trail USD 434

Jennifer Gatz, assistant superintendent, Prairie Hills USD 113

Raquel Greer, assistant superintendent, Mulvane USD 263

John Hamon, superintendent, Kinsley-Offerle USD 347

Tony Helfrich, superintendent, Pratt USD 382

Kay Hill, superintendent, Chautauqua USD 286

Steve Norbdy, principal, Garden City, USD 457

Robert Reed, superintendent, Cunningham USD 332

Eric Reid, assistant superintendent, Manhattan-Ogden USD 383

Jason Scheck, principal, Dodge City USD 443

Brian Schwanz, director of secondary personnel, De Soto USD 232

Marc Williams, principal, Spring Hill USD 230

Brad Womack, superintendent, Silver Lake USD 372

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 </figure>TOPEKA — Twenty-six school officials from across Kansas have been selected to KASB’s BOLD class of school leaders, including superintendents from Pretty Prairie, Buhler and Pratt and a principal from Newton.The Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) program focuses on the daily operations and long-range planning to run a school district. The program develops knowledge on building and facilities master planning, technology planning, finance strategies, procurement processes, school security, risk management and human resources.Selectees will participate in six training sessions developed by KASB leadership staff, KASB business partners and experts from across the state.Those school officials selected to participate in the 2021-22 class are:Ashley Anderson, superintendent, Pretty Prairie USD 311Trevor Ashcroft, curriculum director, Vermillion USD 380Dorsey Burgess, superintendent, South Haven USD 509Cindy Couchman, superintendent, Buhler USD 313Lance Custer, superintendent, Minneola USD 219Jennifer Davis, executive director, El Dorado USD 490Terrell Davis, executive director, Wichita USD 259Linn Exline, superintendent, Salina USD 305Faith Flory, curriculum director, Santa Fe Trail USD 434Jennifer Gatz, assistant superintendent, Prairie Hills USD 113Raquel Greer, assistant superintendent, Mulvane USD 263John Hamon, superintendent, Kinsley-Offerle USD 347Tony Helfrich, superintendent, Pratt USD 382Deena Hilbig, principal, Salina USD 305Kay Hill, superintendent, Chautauqua USD 286Steve Norbdy, principal, Garden City, USD 457Robert Reed, superintendent, Cunningham USD 332Eric Reid, assistant superintendent, Manhattan-Ogden USD 383Jason Scheck, principal, Dodge City USD 443Brian Schwanz, director of secondary personnel, De Soto USD 232Caleb Smith, principal, Newton USD 373Tanner Smith, principal, Lyndon USD 421John West, principal, Healy USD 468Marc Williams, principal, Spring Hill USD 230Brad Womack, superintendent, Silver Lake USD 372Jeremy Woydziak, KASB director of sales.

Local superintendents part of KASB training class


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper notes that the proactive policing his department is doing appears to be working from a statistical standpoint.

"So far this year, we have crime down an additional over 30%," Hooper said. "The first year I was here, we were able to lower crime about 28% and now we're down an additional 30-some percent and so, we've reduced crime over 50% in the three years since we implemented our intelligence-led policing strategy."

Proactive policing really is strengthened with good data collection.

"We're using a new analyst tool," Hooper said. "We're calling it a near-repeat analysis. What my analyst has discovered is that when a Part 1 crime occurs in this community, there's a 43% greater likelihood that a second Part 1 crime will occur within 1000 feet of that crime within the next seven days."

The department puts those on a map that all officers have access to.

"Especially where you have where two of those or three of those intersect, obviously, there's a very high likelihood that's going to be where another crime is going to occur in the next week," Hooper said. "We use that mapping strategy. It's put up in our shift detail room. Every vehicle has it on their screen. When officers aren't responding to calls, they are out on foot patrol or they are patrolling those high areas where those near repeat statistics show that they should be."

Sometimes there are reasons that things like property crimes happen in certain areas like inadequate lighting or poorly maintained property. In those cases, police work with other city agencies to address the civil concerns that make it easier for offenders to commit crimes.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper notes that the proactive policing his department is doing appears to be working from a statistical standpoint."So far this year, we have crime down an additional over 30%," Hooper said. "The first year I was here, we were able to lower crime about 28% and now we're down an additional 30-some percent and so, we've reduced crime over 50% in the three years since we implemented our intelligence-led policing strategy."Proactive policing really is strengthened with good data collection."We're using a new analyst tool," Hooper said. "We're calling it a near-repeat analysis. What my analyst has discovered is that when a Part 1 crime occurs in this community, there's a 43% greater likelihood that a second Part 1 crime will occur within 1000 feet of that crime within the next seven days."The department puts those on a map that all officers have access to."Especially where you have where two of those or three of those intersect, obviously, there's a very high likelihood that's going to be where another crime is going to occur in the next week," Hooper said. "We use that mapping strategy. It's put up in our shift detail room. Every vehicle has it on their screen. When officers aren't responding to calls, they are out on foot patrol or they are patrolling those high areas where those near repeat statistics show that they should be."Sometimes there are reasons that things like property crimes happen in certain areas like inadequate lighting or poorly maintained property. In those cases, police work with other city agencies to address the civil concerns that make it easier for offenders to commit crimes.

Hooper: Data helping in proactive policing

YODER Kan. —A Butler County man man was injured in an accident just before 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a car driven by 58-year-old Mark Howard Hixson of&nbsp; Eldorado, was westbound on Kansas 96 Highway one mile east of Yoder Road. The vehicle ran off the highway to the right and struck a guardrail.

EMS transported Hixson to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>YODER Kan. —A Butler County man man was injured in an accident just before 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a car driven by 58-year-old Mark Howard Hixson of&nbsp; Eldorado, was westbound on Kansas 96 Highway one mile east of Yoder Road. The vehicle ran off the highway to the right and struck a guardrail.EMS transported Hixson to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.<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.

Kansas man hospitalized after car strikes guardrail

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — First District Congressman Tracey Mann introduced the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. This legislation prohibits the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from mandating that private employers require their employees to be vaccinated.

"It's simple - those who want to receive the vaccine should have the ability to do so,” Mann said.. “If someone doesn't want to, that is a decision they have the right to make. It is not the government's place to dictate that choice."

Rep. Mann's legislation follows President Biden's recent executive order mandating all federal employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and his directive requiring all employers of businesses with 100 or more employees to mandate the vaccine.

“The Biden Administration’s proposed rule not only tramples on the rights of free Americans, but it forces private businesses to impose this crooked mandate," Mann said. "My bill prohibits OSHA from implementing such a rule and protects the rights of the American people."

Last month, Rep. Mann also sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to rescind his nursing home vaccine mandate that would result in nursing home labor shortages and residents receiving lower-quality care. Rep. Mann will continue to oppose any Federal mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — First District Congressman Tracey Mann introduced the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. This legislation prohibits the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from mandating that private employers require their employees to be vaccinated."It's simple - those who want to receive the vaccine should have the ability to do so,” Mann said.. “If someone doesn't want to, that is a decision they have the right to make. It is not the government's place to dictate that choice."Rep. Mann's legislation follows President Biden's recent executive order mandating all federal employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and his directive requiring all employers of businesses with 100 or more employees to mandate the vaccine.“The Biden Administration’s proposed rule not only tramples on the rights of free Americans, but it forces private businesses to impose this crooked mandate," Mann said. "My bill prohibits OSHA from implementing such a rule and protects the rights of the American people."Last month, Rep. Mann also sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to rescind his nursing home vaccine mandate that would result in nursing home labor shortages and residents receiving lower-quality care. Rep. Mann will continue to oppose any Federal mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine.<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;

Kansas Congressman Tracey Mann introduces vaccination mandate legislation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are still plenty of tickets left for the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. This year's meeting is set for Nov. 4 at the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas state fairgrounds. According to the Chamber, more than 100 tickets are still up for sale.&nbsp;

This year's annual meeting will feature Denise Lee Yohn, the go-to expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, and influential writer. The event will also feature a newly-expanded sponsor expo for the social and networking portion of the evening in the Sunflower South Building on the fairgrounds.

Tickets are $70 through Oct. 15 and go up $10 after that. A table of 10 is $700 and then $800 after Oct. 15.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are still plenty of tickets left for the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. This year's meeting is set for Nov. 4 at the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas state fairgrounds. According to the Chamber, more than 100 tickets are still up for sale.&nbsp;This year's annual meeting will feature Denise Lee Yohn, the go-to expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, and influential writer. The event will also feature a newly-expanded sponsor expo for the social and networking portion of the evening in the Sunflower South Building on the fairgrounds.Tickets are $70 through Oct. 15 and go up $10 after that. A table of 10 is $700 and then $800 after Oct. 15.<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;

Tickets still available for Chamber annual meeting

CHENEY, Kan. — A Cheney student has been named the winner of this year’s state D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) essay contest.&nbsp;

Kennedy Eastman, currently a sixth-grade student at Cheney Elementary School, was named the winner of the statewide contest, which is coordinated by the Kansas Juvenile Officers Association. The announcement was made in July during the organization’s annual banquet in Lawrence.&nbsp;

“The D.A.R.E. program teaches students valuable life skills,” Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. “Kennedy’s essay focused on the dangers of nicotine. Her personal story of how smoking has affected her family was especially impactful, and I greatly appreciate Kennedy sharing this message with others.”

The statewide D.A.R.E. program is coordinated by the Attorney General’s Office. More than 100 Kansas communities have D.A.R.E. programs serving students in their areas.

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 </figure>CHENEY, Kan. — A Cheney student has been named the winner of this year’s state D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) essay contest.&nbsp;Kennedy Eastman, currently a sixth-grade student at Cheney Elementary School, was named the winner of the statewide contest, which is coordinated by the Kansas Juvenile Officers Association. The announcement was made in July during the organization’s annual banquet in Lawrence.&nbsp;“The D.A.R.E. program teaches students valuable life skills,” Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. “Kennedy’s essay focused on the dangers of nicotine. Her personal story of how smoking has affected her family was especially impactful, and I greatly appreciate Kennedy sharing this message with others.”The statewide D.A.R.E. program is coordinated by the Attorney General’s Office. More than 100 Kansas communities have D.A.R.E. programs serving students in their areas.<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;

Cheney student named D.A.R.E. contest winner

Hutchinson, KS&nbsp;– After 34 years of service, Brenda Maxey, President and CEO of TECH, announces her retirement, starting a leadership transition process over the next 10 months. Maxey’s decision to retire will bring to close a remarkable career of 34 years of service to TECH.&nbsp;

“Brenda has tirelessly served the needs of our clients at TECH, as well as the entire organization, for 34 years. Her smile, energy and servant’s heart will be missed,” said Bob Capps, Chairman of the TECH Operations Board of Directors.

“It’s been an honor to serve as the President and CEO of TECH for the last 22 years. I am proud of the impact that TECH makes every single day. We have a remarkable team providing the highest quality of services to people with disabilities in Hutchinson, helping those individuals live the very best life possible. And our community – they have embraced the people we serve, allowing TECH to become a part of the fabric that weaves our community together,” says Maxey.

The TECH board of directors has been working to identify a successor for Maxey and are excited to announce that Kevin Hess, Vice President of Business and Finance for TECH, has been named as the new CEO for the organization. “Kevin’s hire three years ago was very purposeful. While he was a great candidate for the Vice President role, his skills and capabilities far exceeded the position of CFO,” says Maxey. She went on to say, “I have all the confidence in Kevin’s ability to lead the team and the organization to the next level.”

“Brenda spoke with the executive committee of the board in March 2021 about her interest in retiring and beginning a successorship for the CEO position.&nbsp; She gave us plenty of time to prepare for her departure and plan for the organization’s next steps,” says Capps. He went on to say, “Kevin brings a long and successful business career as well as having been the CFO at TECH for the past 3 years. He will be a wonderful successor for Brenda and will continue to grow TECH in the community.”

“I’ve been very strategic in the planning of this (retirement), it has never been about a specific date, but more about the right time. It was important to me that we had a very strong team in place, and I feel the time is right and I can’t wait to see what this team is capable of,” says Maxey.

Maxey started her career with TECH in 1988 as a Residential Services Coordinator for the agency after working as a Direct Support Staff in Colorado while attending college. Since then, she has had an opportunity to sit in nearly every seat of the organization, offering her a unique perspective as a leader and CEO. In 1999, Maxey became the second CEO in TECH’s history, behind her long-time mentor, the late Maurice Cummings. During her time as CEO, Maxey said she has experienced many great accomplishments as well as unexpected challenges.

During Maxey’s tenure, she has guided the organization through several significant projects including, the start of the e-Cycle program in 2009 and the TECH Art Program in 2010; the beginning of a partnership with Manske &amp; Associates which yielded the creation of the TECH Art Gallery, relocation of the TECH Administrative Offices into the Wiley Building and the brand-new construction of The Link, a 29-unit apartment complex in Downtown Hutchinson for people with developmental disabilities and aging residents; the expansion of our elder care program, including the creation of TECH retirement homes over the last 20 years. Maxey has also been very active at the State and National levels, holding officer positions with both the State and National Associations, while advocating on behalf of people with disabilities.

Maxey leaves the organization in solid financial standing with a team that she has the utmost confidence in. “I still plan to be involved in the organization, certainly as a supporter, but will continue my advocacy roles at the local, state and national levels because advocating for people with disabilities is and always will be a passion of mine,” says Maxey. “While I plan to sit back, take a breath and see what my next chapter looks like, I know that TECH will always be a part of my future.”

Maxey’s retirement date is set for July 1, 2022.

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 </figure>The TECH board of directors has been working to identify a successor for Maxey and are excited to announce that Kevin Hess, Vice President of Business and Finance for TECH, has been named as the new CEO for the organization. “Kevin’s hire three years ago was very purposeful. While he was a great candidate for the Vice President role, his skills and capabilities far exceeded the position of CFO,” says Maxey. She went on to say, “I have all the confidence in Kevin’s ability to lead the team and the organization to the next level.”“Brenda spoke with the executive committee of the board in March 2021 about her interest in retiring and beginning a successorship for the CEO position.&nbsp; She gave us plenty of time to prepare for her departure and plan for the organization’s next steps,” says Capps. He went on to say, “Kevin brings a long and successful business career as well as having been the CFO at TECH for the past 3 years. He will be a wonderful successor for Brenda and will continue to grow TECH in the community.”“I’ve been very strategic in the planning of this (retirement), it has never been about a specific date, but more about the right time. It was important to me that we had a very strong team in place, and I feel the time is right and I can’t wait to see what this team is capable of,” says Maxey.Maxey started her career with TECH in 1988 as a Residential Services Coordinator for the agency after working as a Direct Support Staff in Colorado while attending college. Since then, she has had an opportunity to sit in nearly every seat of the organization, offering her a unique perspective as a leader and CEO. In 1999, Maxey became the second CEO in TECH’s history, behind her long-time mentor, the late Maurice Cummings. During her time as CEO, Maxey said she has experienced many great accomplishments as well as unexpected challenges.During Maxey’s tenure, she has guided the organization through several significant projects including, the start of the e-Cycle program in 2009 and the TECH Art Program in 2010; the beginning of a partnership with Manske &amp; Associates which yielded the creation of the TECH Art Gallery, relocation of the TECH Administrative Offices into the Wiley Building and the brand-new construction of The Link, a 29-unit apartment complex in Downtown Hutchinson for people with developmental disabilities and aging residents; the expansion of our elder care program, including the creation of TECH retirement homes over the last 20 years. Maxey has also been very active at the State and National levels, holding officer positions with both the State and National Associations, while advocating on behalf of people with disabilities.Maxey leaves the organization in solid financial standing with a team that she has the utmost confidence in. “I still plan to be involved in the organization, certainly as a supporter, but will continue my advocacy roles at the local, state and national levels because advocating for people with disabilities is and always will be a passion of mine,” says Maxey. “While I plan to sit back, take a breath and see what my next chapter looks like, I know that TECH will always be a part of my future.”Maxey’s retirement date is set for July 1, 2022.

TECH's longtime CEO announces retirement, vice-president to be promoted


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Board of Reno County Commissioners has placed a moratorium on wind development in the county and due to this policy shift, County Counselor Joe O' Sullivan sees it as best to go back through the planning commission process.

"We thought that the process would be much cleaner and more transparent, whatever decision this board of county commissioners makes, when new proposed legislation comes before it, as well as the pending recommendation for zoning regulations with respect to wind energy, and that any decision that the board makes might well be appealed. What we're doing will not prevent anybody from appealing to the district court, a decision that you ultimately make in this case, but we think whatever decision you make would be better legally supported if we follow this process."

The original wind regulation process was presented to the public as just that and not as a potential ban.

"In the publications for the hearings, it was for wind energy conversion systems regulations," said County Administrator Randy Partington. "All the input they received, the public comments were based on that. Then, when the county commission started making changes, or it became known that they were wanting to ban wind, or at least put a ban in the zoned areas, it made practical sense for people to have a understanding and have the chance to participate in public hearings to know that the new focus is to ban wind in the zoned areas."

The moratorium officially stretches into March 2022 as written, but it is the intent of the commission to take up the issue in December after the planning commission has public input between now and then.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Board of Reno County Commissioners has placed a moratorium on wind development in the county and due to this policy shift, County Counselor Joe O' Sullivan sees it as best to go back through the planning commission process."We thought that the process would be much cleaner and more transparent, whatever decision this board of county commissioners makes, when new proposed legislation comes before it, as well as the pending recommendation for zoning regulations with respect to wind energy, and that any decision that the board makes might well be appealed. What we're doing will not prevent anybody from appealing to the district court, a decision that you ultimately make in this case, but we think whatever decision you make would be better legally supported if we follow this process."The original wind regulation process was presented to the public as just that and not as a potential ban."In the publications for the hearings, it was for wind energy conversion systems regulations," said County Administrator Randy Partington. "All the input they received, the public comments were based on that. Then, when the county commission started making changes, or it became known that they were wanting to ban wind, or at least put a ban in the zoned areas, it made practical sense for people to have a understanding and have the chance to participate in public hearings to know that the new focus is to ban wind in the zoned areas."The moratorium officially stretches into March 2022 as written, but it is the intent of the commission to take up the issue in December after the planning commission has public input between now and then.

County commission wind moratorium passed, potential ban will have public hearings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council&nbsp; approved the lease of a new fire truck. Chief Steven Beer says the truck will be located in the new fire station on North Main when it's finished.

“So the new station on North Main, instead of just having a single engine company it will have a battalion chief, it will have a truck company, it will have an engine company,” Beer said. “The reason for that is that it's our busiest station.”

The other reason for relocating the new ladder truck is the closer distance from the station to the Main Street Corridor. The new truck costs $1.5 million and will be a lease to purchase over ten years. Even though the yearly payments of $164,000 will be higher under the approved lease, Beer says the city will avoid a lump sum payment of around $300,000 at the end of ten years and will own the truck outright. 

The tentative plan is to sell the truck at that time.

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Hutchinson City Council approves fire engine lease

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council approved the city's 2022 budget again after it was forced to hold a special meeting due to an error in the original budget.

Director of Finance, Angela Richard, noticed shortly after the city's budget hearing September 7 that the Recreation Commission's mill levy was not part of the state provided publication form she used.

The State Office of Accounts and Reports told Richard that the rec commission levy did not need to be on the publication for the revenue neutral rate hearing, but staff believed the best action is to republish the form with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission levy included and hold a new budget hearing.&nbsp;

The corrected form was published September 17, so the additional meeting was held to adopt the corrected form and have another public hearing. Once again the budget was approved by a vote of 4-1 with Sara Bagwell casting the lone no vote.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council approved the city's 2022 budget again after it was forced to hold a special meeting due to an error in the original budget.Director of Finance, Angela Richard, noticed shortly after the city's budget hearing September 7 that the Recreation Commission's mill levy was not part of the state provided publication form she used.The State Office of Accounts and Reports told Richard that the rec commission levy did not need to be on the publication for the revenue neutral rate hearing, but staff believed the best action is to republish the form with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission levy included and hold a new budget hearing.&nbsp;The corrected form was published September 17, so the additional meeting was held to adopt the corrected form and have another public hearing. Once again the budget was approved by a vote of 4-1 with Sara Bagwell casting the lone no vote.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hutchinson City Council approves budget, again

HUTCHINSON,‌ ‌Kan.‌ ‌—‌ ‌The‌ ‌USD‌ ‌308‌ ‌Board‌ ‌of‌ ‌Education‌ ‌heard‌ ‌a‌ ‌performance‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌‌ Hutchinson‌ ‌High‌ ‌School‌ ‌choir‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌new‌ ‌Program‌ ‌Highlight‌ ‌segment‌ ‌on‌ ‌Monday.‌‌

The‌ ‌choir‌ ‌is‌ ‌the‌ ‌first‌ ‌club‌ ‌or‌ ‌organization‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌recognized‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌new‌ ‌recurring‌ ‌Program‌‌ Highlight‌ ‌segment‌ ‌at‌ ‌BOE‌ ‌meetings.‌ ‌The‌ ‌segment‌ ‌will‌ ‌take‌ ‌place‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌second‌ ‌BOE‌‌ meeting‌ ‌of‌ ‌each‌ ‌month,‌ ‌and‌ ‌will‌ ‌feature‌ ‌students‌ ‌and‌ ‌staff‌ ‌showing‌ ‌off‌ ‌their‌ ‌talents‌ ‌to‌ ‌highlight‌‌ the‌ ‌innovative‌ ‌and‌ ‌esteemed‌ ‌programs‌ ‌throughout‌ ‌USD‌ ‌308.‌‌

Upcoming‌ ‌organizations‌ ‌and‌ ‌clubs‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌highlighted‌ ‌include:‌ ‌elementary‌ ‌art,‌ ‌Skills USA,‌ ‌theater,‌‌business‌ ‌clubs,‌ ‌Jobs‌ ‌for‌ ‌America’s‌ ‌Graduates‌ ‌(JAG),‌ ‌and‌ ‌more.‌‌

During‌ ‌the‌ ‌meeting‌ ‌the‌ ‌USD‌ ‌Board‌ ‌of‌ ‌Education‌ ‌also‌ ‌heard‌ ‌a‌ ‌presentation‌ ‌on‌ ‌the‌ ‌Leader‌ ‌In‌ ‌Me‌‌ curriculum‌ ‌from‌ ‌Lynn‌ ‌Brown‌ ‌from‌ ‌Franklin‌ ‌Covey.‌ ‌Brown‌ ‌demonstrated‌ ‌the‌ ‌Leader‌ ‌In‌ ‌Me‌‌ framework‌ ‌and‌ ‌goals‌ ‌that‌ ‌USD‌ ‌308‌ ‌staff‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌trained‌ ‌on‌ ‌throughout‌ ‌the‌ ‌year.‌‌

Also‌ ‌last‌ ‌night‌ ‌the‌ ‌board‌ ‌approved‌ ‌a‌ ‌settlement‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌K-JUMP‌ ‌lawsuit‌ ‌and‌ ‌approved‌ ‌an‌‌ energy‌ ‌agreement‌ ‌with‌ ‌WoodRiver‌ ‌Energy.‌ ‌The‌ ‌district‌ ‌along‌ ‌with‌ ‌others‌ ‌filed‌ ‌a‌ ‌lawsuit‌ ‌against‌‌ gas‌ ‌supplier‌ ‌Symmetry Energy‌ ‌after‌ ‌the‌ ‌late‌ ‌winter‌ ‌cold‌ ‌snap‌ ‌caused‌ ‌a‌ ‌significant‌ ‌spike‌ ‌in‌‌ natural‌ ‌gas‌ ‌prices.‌&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON,‌ ‌Kan.‌ ‌—‌ ‌The‌ ‌USD‌ ‌308‌ ‌Board‌ ‌of‌ ‌Education‌ ‌heard‌ ‌a‌ ‌performance‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌‌ Hutchinson‌ ‌High‌ ‌School‌ ‌choir‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌new‌ ‌Program‌ ‌Highlight‌ ‌segment‌ ‌on‌ ‌Monday.‌‌The‌ ‌choir‌ ‌is‌ ‌the‌ ‌first‌ ‌club‌ ‌or‌ ‌organization‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌recognized‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌new‌ ‌recurring‌ ‌Program‌‌ Highlight‌ ‌segment‌ ‌at‌ ‌BOE‌ ‌meetings.‌ ‌The‌ ‌segment‌ ‌will‌ ‌take‌ ‌place‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌second‌ ‌BOE‌‌ meeting‌ ‌of‌ ‌each‌ ‌month,‌ ‌and‌ ‌will‌ ‌feature‌ ‌students‌ ‌and‌ ‌staff‌ ‌showing‌ ‌off‌ ‌their‌ ‌talents‌ ‌to‌ ‌highlight‌‌ the‌ ‌innovative‌ ‌and‌ ‌esteemed‌ ‌programs‌ ‌throughout‌ ‌USD‌ ‌308.‌‌Upcoming‌ ‌organizations‌ ‌and‌ ‌clubs‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌highlighted‌ ‌include:‌ ‌elementary‌ ‌art,‌ ‌Skills USA,‌ ‌theater,‌‌business‌ ‌clubs,‌ ‌Jobs‌ ‌for‌ ‌America’s‌ ‌Graduates‌ ‌(JAG),‌ ‌and‌ ‌more.‌‌During‌ ‌the‌ ‌meeting‌ ‌the‌ ‌USD‌ ‌Board‌ ‌of‌ ‌Education‌ ‌also‌ ‌heard‌ ‌a‌ ‌presentation‌ ‌on‌ ‌the‌ ‌Leader‌ ‌In‌ ‌Me‌‌ curriculum‌ ‌from‌ ‌Lynn‌ ‌Brown‌ ‌from‌ ‌Franklin‌ ‌Covey.‌ ‌Brown‌ ‌demonstrated‌ ‌the‌ ‌Leader‌ ‌In‌ ‌Me‌‌ framework‌ ‌and‌ ‌goals‌ ‌that‌ ‌USD‌ ‌308‌ ‌staff‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌trained‌ ‌on‌ ‌throughout‌ ‌the‌ ‌year.‌‌Also‌ ‌last‌ ‌night‌ ‌the‌ ‌board‌ ‌approved‌ ‌a‌ ‌settlement‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌K-JUMP‌ ‌lawsuit‌ ‌and‌ ‌approved‌ ‌an‌‌ energy‌ ‌agreement‌ ‌with‌ ‌WoodRiver‌ ‌Energy.‌ ‌The‌ ‌district‌ ‌along‌ ‌with‌ ‌others‌ ‌filed‌ ‌a‌ ‌lawsuit‌ ‌against‌‌ gas‌ ‌supplier‌ ‌Symmetry Energy‌ ‌after‌ ‌the‌ ‌late‌ ‌winter‌ ‌cold‌ ‌snap‌ ‌caused‌ ‌a‌ ‌significant‌ ‌spike‌ ‌in‌‌ natural‌ ‌gas‌ ‌prices.‌&nbsp;&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.

USD 308 Board hears HHS performance as part of new program

UPDATE: Police have located Doris Friess. HPD notified Hutch Post about 9:20 a.m. that the missing person has been found.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Authorities are looking for an elderly woman who has been reported missing.

Hutchinson Police say 84-year-old Doris Friess was last seen around 7:30 last night.

Friess is a white female and is driving a 2018 Toyota Camry with license plate 723-LSF with a handicapped placard. She has been seen in the city throughout this morning. If you see her please call 911.

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UPDATE: Missing woman in Hutchinson is found safe


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Chief Steve Beer is proud of the firefighters he has sent to the wildfires out west all summer, but he's also glad for the funds their work brings back to the department.

"With the funding that we receive back, I'm trying to take our wildland program here locally and take it off the local taxpayers and fund it through the federal government," Beer said. "When we buy our new brush trucks and stuff like that, that's coming from reimbursement funds through the federal government instead of putting it on the MERF here locally and putting it on the local taxpayers. Everything is paid 100%, the overtime costs, the fill-in costs, the costs for the vehicle being out there. Everything is reimbursed at 100% rate."

The goal in the long term is to train more firefighters to rotate through on wildfires.

"To be deployed with a Type 6 engine that we have, it's like a pickup truck with some equipment on it, they have to have an engine boss," Beer said. "We have a few engine bosses right now in our department. Two of our engine bosses are some of our youngest employees on the job, with less than three years on the job, but they come to Hutch with a very unique skillset. They come from different hotshot groups. You might hear that term a lot in the wildland industry. These hotshot groups are the ones that go in and manage a lot of the fire areas. They are the elite of the elite in wildland firefighting."

The department had crews deployed through Pueblo, Colorado to fires out west from July 15 until just this past week.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Chief Steve Beer is proud of the firefighters he has sent to the wildfires out west all summer, but he's also glad for the funds their work brings back to the department."With the funding that we receive back, I'm trying to take our wildland program here locally and take it off the local taxpayers and fund it through the federal government," Beer said. "When we buy our new brush trucks and stuff like that, that's coming from reimbursement funds through the federal government instead of putting it on the MERF here locally and putting it on the local taxpayers. Everything is paid 100%, the overtime costs, the fill-in costs, the costs for the vehicle being out there. Everything is reimbursed at 100% rate."The goal in the long term is to train more firefighters to rotate through on wildfires."To be deployed with a Type 6 engine that we have, it's like a pickup truck with some equipment on it, they have to have an engine boss," Beer said. "We have a few engine bosses right now in our department. Two of our engine bosses are some of our youngest employees on the job, with less than three years on the job, but they come to Hutch with a very unique skillset. They come from different hotshot groups. You might hear that term a lot in the wildland industry. These hotshot groups are the ones that go in and manage a lot of the fire areas. They are the elite of the elite in wildland firefighting."The department had crews deployed through Pueblo, Colorado to fires out west from July 15 until just this past week.

Beer: Summer out west paying for local wildland equipment


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Lisa Gleason with the United Way of Reno County said fundraising is off to a good start.

"We are so excited that we're able to get into businesses," Gleason said. "We're able to give presentations and talk to them about why they should raise their hand and support United Way and all of our partner agencies."

The stated goal of this year's campaign is a little more than last year, but co-chair Ben Kraft has a more ambitious goal in mind.

"The goal is $1.2 million," Kraft said. "Amy and I really have a personal goal of trying to beat that and have $1.5 million. That would be the largest amount ever collected in Reno County."

It really is the proverbial nice cup of coffee or two to get to significant amounts.

"We're talking $10 a week would put you in the Key Club," Kraft said. "It really doesn't take much for us to meet our goal."

There is a special Key Club event Wednesday at 10 South Main. Call the United Way at 620-669-9329 to find out how you can give and be a part of the event.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Lisa Gleason with the United Way of Reno County said fundraising is off to a good start."We are so excited that we're able to get into businesses," Gleason said. "We're able to give presentations and talk to them about why they should raise their hand and support United Way and all of our partner agencies."The stated goal of this year's campaign is a little more than last year, but co-chair Ben Kraft has a more ambitious goal in mind."The goal is $1.2 million," Kraft said. "Amy and I really have a personal goal of trying to beat that and have $1.5 million. That would be the largest amount ever collected in Reno County."It really is the proverbial nice cup of coffee or two to get to significant amounts."We're talking $10 a week would put you in the Key Club," Kraft said. "It really doesn't take much for us to meet our goal."There is a special Key Club event Wednesday at 10 South Main. Call the United Way at 620-669-9329 to find out how you can give and be a part of the event.

United Way rolling toward goal about a month in to campaign


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The case count is dropping for COVID-19 in Reno County.

According to the Monday report from the Reno County dashboard, there are 555 cases of COVID-19 active in the county. This is the first day with a report below 600 since September 8.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System reported Monday that nine COVID patients were hospitalized, with five in the ICU and eight on respiratory support. Of those numbers, two of the patients on all three lists are vaccinated.

In cumulative numbers from the county dashboard, 9,043 people have recovered from COVID-19 and 29,671 have had at least one dose of vaccine. If you add those two numbers together, you get 38,714 of 62,450, or just shy of 62% with some sort of immunity. 

That number could be marginally higher or lower based on fully undiagnosed cases that recovered and so were never counted, or those who both had COVID and chose to be vaccinated, which would put them on both lists.

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The case count is dropping for COVID-19 in Reno County.According to the Monday report from the Reno County dashboard, there are 555 cases of COVID-19 active in the county. This is the first day with a report below 600 since September 8.Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System reported Monday that nine COVID patients were hospitalized, with five in the ICU and eight on respiratory support. Of those numbers, two of the patients on all three lists are vaccinated.In cumulative numbers from the county dashboard, 9,043 people have recovered from COVID-19 and 29,671 have had at least one dose of vaccine. If you add those two numbers together, you get 38,714 of 62,450, or just shy of 62% with some sort of immunity. That number could be marginally higher or lower based on fully undiagnosed cases that recovered and so were never counted, or those who both had COVID and chose to be vaccinated, which would put them on both lists.

COVID-19 cases down as of Monday

RENO COUNTY — A rollover accident sent Reno County EMS crews to the 3700 block of North Pennington Road northwest of Hutchinson Monday afternoon around 5:50 p.m.

According to official reports from the Reno County Sheriff's Office, Bella Finch was southbound when she lost control of the vehicle and rolled into the west ditch. 

She was wearing her seatbelt and her car was towed from the scene. She was evaluated by EMS and released. Finch was ticketed for driving outside of restrictions.

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Rollover sends EMS crews out to check on driver

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Fox Theatre presents the Gulf Coast West Coast R&amp;B Ramble with Marcia Ball plus Tommy Castro &amp; the Painkillers right in the midst of the Hutchinson Rod Run. The concert is&nbsp; Friday, Oct. 1, with the Fox’s doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show at 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;

Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball has a long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage. Her rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world.&nbsp;

Tommy Castro first picked up a guitar at age 10. He fell under the spell of Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, Mike Bloomfield and other blues artists of the day. Mixing the blues and rock and roll he loved and the soul music he heard blasting from lowriders in his neighborhood, Tommy started to create his own personal sound and has not disappointed.&nbsp;

“The safety of Fox guests, staff, volunteers, and artists remains of the utmost importance and will require some minor changes. Ushers will seat Friday night's guests in a socially-distanced pattern throughout the theatre,” Executive Director Chuck Miller said. “While you might not have the exact seat you purchased, we will do our very best to seat you in the section of your purchase.” The Fox requests that you wear a mask while inside the building.

For the interim, the FOX will be asking all staff and volunteers to wear a mask or face shield, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. Reserved seats for Friday’s show are $40, $35, &amp; $30, available at the Fox Box Office, 877-FOX SHOW or <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35908/performance/10634336">www.hutchinsonfox.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Fox Theatre presents the Gulf Coast West Coast R&amp;B Ramble with Marcia Ball plus Tommy Castro &amp; the Painkillers right in the midst of the Hutchinson Rod Run. The concert is&nbsp; Friday, Oct. 1, with the Fox’s doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show at 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball has a long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage. Her rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world.&nbsp;Tommy Castro first picked up a guitar at age 10. He fell under the spell of Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, Mike Bloomfield and other blues artists of the day. Mixing the blues and rock and roll he loved and the soul music he heard blasting from lowriders in his neighborhood, Tommy started to create his own personal sound and has not disappointed.&nbsp;“The safety of Fox guests, staff, volunteers, and artists remains of the utmost importance and will require some minor changes. Ushers will seat Friday night's guests in a socially-distanced pattern throughout the theatre,” Executive Director Chuck Miller said. “While you might not have the exact seat you purchased, we will do our very best to seat you in the section of your purchase.” The Fox requests that you wear a mask while inside the building.For the interim, the FOX will be asking all staff and volunteers to wear a mask or face shield, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. Reserved seats for Friday’s show are $40, $35, &amp; $30, available at the Fox Box Office, 877-FOX SHOW or <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35908/performance/10634336">www.hutchinsonfox.com</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marcia Ball and Tommy Castro at the Fox Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sales tax revenue for Reno County rebounded from last month's falloff.&nbsp;

According to numbers released from the treasurer's office, sales tax for September totaled $437,143. That compares with $414,803 in 2020.&nbsp;

It’s a rebound from a more than $54,000 drop in August receipts. The sales tax revenue has topped the $400,000 mark seven of the nine months this calendar year and totals nearly $3.8 million with three months left in 2021.

September sales tax numbers reflect shopping trends for the month of July.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sales tax revenue for Reno County rebounded from last month's falloff.&nbsp;According to numbers released from the treasurer's office, sales tax for September totaled $437,143. That compares with $414,803 in 2020.&nbsp;It’s a rebound from a more than $54,000 drop in August receipts. The sales tax revenue has topped the $400,000 mark seven of the nine months this calendar year and totals nearly $3.8 million with three months left in 2021.September sales tax numbers reflect shopping trends for the month of July.<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.

Sales tax revenue up again in September

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The need for child care is still great in the area. The Reno County Health Department will hold a child care orientation class for those interested in being a childcare provider.&nbsp;

The class will be held via Zoom, Thursday, Oct. 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those interested can reserve a spot by calling 620-694-2900. Ask for Michelle or Jeanette. The cost is $20 for the class.&nbsp;

This class is offered for adults only.&nbsp; State law requires child care to be given in regulated facilities.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The need for child care is still great in the area. The Reno County Health Department will hold a child care orientation class for those interested in being a childcare provider.&nbsp;The class will be held via Zoom, Thursday, Oct. 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those interested can reserve a spot by calling 620-694-2900. Ask for Michelle or Jeanette. The cost is $20 for the class.&nbsp;This class is offered for adults only.&nbsp; State law requires child care to be given in regulated facilities.<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;

Child care class offered

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was arrested on suspicion of drug distribution and sexual solicitation Friday night.

Police took 56-year-old Anthony Alexander of Hutchinson into custody around 11:30 p.m. for drug distribution, possession of drug paraphernalia, and buying sexual relations. He also was wanted for a probation violation and an outstanding warrant from a previous case. No other details were available.

Alexander is being held on a bond of $15,600.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was arrested on suspicion of drug distribution and sexual solicitation Friday night.Police took 56-year-old Anthony Alexander of Hutchinson into custody around 11:30 p.m. for drug distribution, possession of drug paraphernalia, and buying sexual relations. He also was wanted for a probation violation and an outstanding warrant from a previous case. No other details were available.Alexander is being held on a bond of $15,600.<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;

Man arrested for solicitation 


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run is back. Jim Gruver notes that the event is well-established.

"It really was an effort to familiarize people with downtown Hutch," Gruver said. "That was the main premise of the whole thing and in 2008, we got that started."

The fun in the car show is talking to the people who bring their pride and joy down to Main Street.

"Everybody has a story," Gruver said. "They want to talk about how they got their car and what they've done to it. That's what makes the whole thing a fun, fun time."

Noon to 10:00 p.m. – 1st &amp; Main, BBQ/Oktoberfest Activities/Band

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.- Car Judging       

6:00 p.m.- Kids Activities Movie in DCI Park

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – James Pitts Band  1st St. &amp; Main

8:00 p.m. – Concert at Fox Theater: Tommy Castro and Marsha Ball

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. –Kids Activities DCI Park 

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Judy’s Mile                             

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Events &amp; Vendors-Salt City Vintage Market – A and Walnut

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Oktoberfest/BBQ 1st &amp; Main

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hutch Brew Fest on East 1st Street

3:00 p.m. Hutchinson Symphony on East 1st Street

5:00 p.m. Trophy Presentations –1st &amp; Main

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - McVays Burnout- 16 E Avenue A

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – James Pitts Band 1st &amp; Main Street

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run is back. Jim Gruver notes that the event is well-established."It really was an effort to familiarize people with downtown Hutch," Gruver said. "That was the main premise of the whole thing and in 2008, we got that started."The fun in the car show is talking to the people who bring their pride and joy down to Main Street."Everybody has a story," Gruver said. "They want to talk about how they got their car and what they've done to it. That's what makes the whole thing a fun, fun time."The schedule is as follows:Friday, October 1st7:00 a.m. to Noon-Vendor Set-up Noon–Vehicle registration startsNoon to 10:00 p.m. – 1st &amp; Main, BBQ/Oktoberfest Activities/Band2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.- Car Judging 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.– Rod Run Cruise6:00 p.m.- Kids Activities Movie in DCI Park7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – James Pitts Band 1st St. &amp; Main8:00 p.m. – Concert at Fox Theater: Tommy Castro and Marsha Ball10:00 p.m. End of Event​Saturday October 2nd8:00 a.m. - Event Opens8:00 a.m. - Noon Vehicle Registration8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. –Kids Activities DCI Park 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Judy’s Mile 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Events &amp; Vendors-Salt City Vintage Market – A and Walnut9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Judging10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Oktoberfest/BBQ 1st &amp; Main2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hutch Brew Fest on East 1st Street3:00 p.m. Hutchinson Symphony on East 1st Street5:00 p.m. Trophy Presentations –1st &amp; Main6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - McVays Burnout- 16 E Avenue A7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – James Pitts Band 1st &amp; Main Street10:00 p.m. – End of Event

Rod Run back this weekend


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The regularly scheduled Hutchinson Planning Commission meeting for Tuesday, September 28, 2021 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The regularly scheduled Hutchinson Planning Commission meeting for Tuesday, September 28, 2021 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.The next scheduled meeting will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.If you have any questions, you may contact the Planning Department at (620) 259-4132.