HUTCHINSON, KS – Representative Paul Waggoner has filed for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives.

Waggoner, who represents the 104th District covering northern Hutchinson, Buhler and all of Northeast Reno County, stated “The need for solid conservative voices in Topeka has never been greater. As state tax revenues now outpace spending by $700 million annually, we need to focus on significantly reducing the tax burden of the average Kansan. We can’t follow the path of Washington and continue to increase spending.”

Representative Waggoner further added, “Like most Kansans, I am looking forward to the 2022 elections and the opportunity to go in a different direction with a new Governor who respects our values and our pocketbooks.”

Representative Waggoner has served in the Kansas House since 2019. He was first elected in 2018 by defeating incumbent Steven R. Becker in the Republican primary. Waggoner was re-elected in 2020 by a 4,000-vote margin over Democrat Garth Strand in the General election.

Representative Waggoner’s committee assignments include Federal and State Affairs, Children and Seniors, Administrative Rules and Regulations and serves as Vice-Chairman of the General Government Budget Committee.

Lowell Peachey will serve as Chairman for the Waggoner for Kansas re-election committee.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, KS – Representative Paul Waggoner has filed for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives.Waggoner, who represents the 104th District covering northern Hutchinson, Buhler and all of Northeast Reno County, stated “The need for solid conservative voices in Topeka has never been greater. As state tax revenues now outpace spending by $700 million annually, we need to focus on significantly reducing the tax burden of the average Kansan. We can’t follow the path of Washington and continue to increase spending.”Representative Waggoner further added, “Like most Kansans, I am looking forward to the 2022 elections and the opportunity to go in a different direction with a new Governor who respects our values and our pocketbooks.”Representative Waggoner has served in the Kansas House since 2019. He was first elected in 2018 by defeating incumbent Steven R. Becker in the Republican primary. Waggoner was re-elected in 2020 by a 4,000-vote margin over Democrat Garth Strand in the General election.Representative Waggoner’s committee assignments include Federal and State Affairs, Children and Seniors, Administrative Rules and Regulations and serves as Vice-Chairman of the General Government Budget Committee.Lowell Peachey will serve as Chairman for the Waggoner for Kansas re-election committee.

Waggoner files for re-election in 2022


WICHITA,
Kan. — To make access to health care easier, the Dole VA Center in Wichita uses Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) across Kansas, including one in Hutchinson. These clinics provide the most common outpatient services without long drives to Wichita.

While Primary Care has been the focus of CBOCs, the Dole VA has added a host of specialty care services using telehealth technology.

Dr. Zubair Hassan is Chief of Medicine and Chief of the Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine Department, and he said many procedures once requiring in visits now can be handled virtually.

“Through the VA Video Connect app and other telemedicine devices, Veterans can meet with a specialty care provider through live video on any computer, tablet, or mobile device with an Internet connection,” Dr. Hassan said.

A good example of this convenience is sleep apnea testing. Sleep studies once requiring an overnight stay in a VA facility now can be conducted in the Veteran’s home with equipment provided to them.

“Once the Veteran sends the testing device back to the VA, experts interpret the results and make recommendations for further health care,” Dr. Hassan said.

Dermatological conditions can be examined in the CBOCs and sent digitally to specialty care providers on the main Dole VA campus for examination. Vital signs such as blood pressure, body temperature, pulse,

and weight also can be measured with Internet-connected peripherals the Veteran uses at home.

“Our goal is to shorten wait times for services and reduce the need for trips back and forth between CBOCs and the main campus,” Dr. Hassan said. “We want to empower rural Veterans to keep their high-quality health care within the VA system.”

The CBOC in Hutchinson is located at 1625 East 30th.

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WICHITA,
Kan. — To make access to health care easier, the Dole VA Center in Wichita uses Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) across Kansas, including one in Hutchinson. These clinics provide the most common outpatient services without long drives to Wichita.While Primary Care has been the focus of CBOCs, the Dole VA has added a host of specialty care services using telehealth technology.Dr. Zubair Hassan is Chief of Medicine and Chief of the Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine Department, and he said many procedures once requiring in visits now can be handled virtually.“Through the VA Video Connect app and other telemedicine devices, Veterans can meet with a specialty care provider through live video on any computer, tablet, or mobile device with an Internet connection,” Dr. Hassan said.A good example of this convenience is sleep apnea testing. Sleep studies once requiring an overnight stay in a VA facility now can be conducted in the Veteran’s home with equipment provided to them.“Once the Veteran sends the testing device back to the VA, experts interpret the results and make recommendations for further health care,” Dr. Hassan said.Dermatological conditions can be examined in the CBOCs and sent digitally to specialty care providers on the main Dole VA campus for examination. Vital signs such as blood pressure, body temperature, pulse,and weight also can be measured with Internet-connected peripherals the Veteran uses at home.“Our goal is to shorten wait times for services and reduce the need for trips back and forth between CBOCs and the main campus,” Dr. Hassan said. “We want to empower rural Veterans to keep their high-quality health care within the VA system.”The CBOC in Hutchinson is located at 1625 East 30th.

Clinic in Hutchinson one of network for veterans

We have come to the end of The Decades. We hope you have enjoyed this look back as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you.&nbsp;

We'd like to thank Steve Harmon for letting us use the incredible photos from his collection, the Reno County Museum for their work in sharing ideas, and especially the staff in the Reference Services Department of the Hutchinson Public Library who were as enthusiastic to help with this project as we were to bring it to you. The ideas from this series came from a number of newspapers that have come and gone along with archives from Eagle Radio and the Hutchinson News, the book "The Hutchinson Spirit" from the library and others. We are probably missing some names of others who helped, for which we apologize.&nbsp;

This project started back in the first week of July and has progressed through the summer and into the fall. We have probably missed so many things that were important to people in Hutchinson and Reno County, but we tried to make sure we got as much of the information as possible. We would simply run out of room if we tried to list everything. Most of all, we’d like to say "thank you" to you, our readers, who have made The Decades one of the most popular features for Hutch Post. This feature will stay with Hutch Post for you to look back on and enjoy with others who might have missed them.&nbsp;

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — We have come to the end of The Decades as we look back from 2010 to the present. Siemens rolls out its first nacelle at the new plant, but market volatility would force the company to lay off workers later. The county begins working hard to find a remedy for the overcrowding at the county jail. New leadership comes on board for both the police and fire departments. A longtime family-owned manufacturer is sold and a high-profile murder case begins. A portion of Emerson Carey’s development in the southeast part of the city is condemned and abandoned. The longtime president of Hutchinson Community College steps down, as does the longtime GM of the Kansas State Fair. Both the city and county see leadership changes and a major facelift comes to the Hutchinson Sports Arena. That and more in one last look at The Decades.

2010: Siemens rolls out its first nacelle from the Hutchinson Facility.

Longtime HPD Detective Clay Rothe retires from the force.

Collins Bus is certified by state and federal safety officials as a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

The city approves a tax plan that moves Hutch Rec out from under the school district's taxing authority to the city. The two entities come together to help make the city’s athletic facilities better for tournaments and other activities.

The county commission denies Buhler’s request for a federal tax break program. It's the same proposal they denied for Haven and South Hutchinson.&nbsp;

The county commission passes an ordinance prohibiting gunfire down in the bed of the Arkansas River after numerous complaints near Nickerson.

L’Oréal purchases Peels Beauty Supply.

2011:&nbsp;Another family-owned manufacturer is purchased as Krause Mfg. is purchased by Kuhn Mfg. Krause opened in Hutchinson in 1916.

An early-morning fire destroys the studios of Ad Astra Radio.

After a very unpopular name change, Promise Regional Medical Center is renamed again, this time to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

In a case of mistaken identity, Jennifer Heckel is murdered. William Craig Jr. and Charles Logsdon are convicted. Logsdon is still fighting his conviction to this day.

2012:&nbsp;Following a guilty verdict, Charles Logsdon is sentenced to 73-years in prison for the murder of Jennifer Heckel.

After years of planning and construction, the new K-61 four lane project from Hutchinson to McPherson is opened.

Two years after opening, Siemens announces it is laying off more than 60% of its workforce: 110 temporary workers and 145 full-time employees are laid off. Over the years, the lost jobs would come back.

Drought and summer heat bake the area as the temperature rises above 110 for several days. The heat lasts into September.

In what was a painful beginning to a long list of store closings in the area, Dillard’s closed.&nbsp;

The old Red Lobster building is razed. It's now the site of Pizza Ranch.

An organization sues the City of Buhler for its welcome signs that say: "Traditional Values. Progressive Ideas."

The city backs an effort to renovate the Landmark Hotel, but the request for state funding is denied. The building still sits empty.

The city gives up efforts to save the boathouse at Carey Park. The building is torn down.

Jason Ball becomes the new president of the Chamber of Commerce.

2013:&nbsp;Said to be the home of Superman, a proclamation is presented naming Hutchinson "Smallville" for a day.

A 14-year-old sets fire to his family home killing his mother and sister. After a long trial and many legal motions, Samuel Vonachen is convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

The Kansas State Fair celebrates 100 years.

An announcement is made that the Wiley Building will be completely renovated. The building is turned into an apartment complex and is also the home office of TECH.

The Kansas Underground Salt Museum is renamed Strataca.

Ed Berger resigns as president of Hutchinson Community College. He later wins a seat in the State Senate.

After a great run of success at HHS, football coach Randy Dreiling resigns to take a job in Kansas City.

A major hail storm hits the city's northeast side. Windows at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center are blown out along with other damage at the mall, Walmart, Lowe’s and Conklin Cars.&nbsp;

The public approves a $28.9 million bond issue to build a new jail. The sales tax used to fund the jail is paid off early.

The Hutchinson City Council rejects a proposal for a new Dollar General to be built at the corner of 11th and Main.

Reno County Emergency Management Director Bill Guy retires.

Three Hutchinson police officers are terminated in connection with a sexual harassment claim made by a motorist who was pulled over for DUI.

2014:&nbsp;Another major retailer closes as Sears shuts its doors at the mall.

The city proposes a .35% sales tax to make more than $29 million in renovations to the Hutchinson Sports Arena.&nbsp;

The city creates a special taxing district to help renovate the mall. RockStep Capital then purchases the mall for $14.5 million.

Rift grows between landlords and the city over how to deal with rundown rental property.

The Chamber of Commerce announces that Mervis Rail will build a major railcar repair facility just south of Siemens. When the oil boom ends, Mervis decides to pull out of the deal.

Construction of the Reno County Correctional Facility begins.

Billy Craig enters a plea to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the Jennifer Heckel murder case.

Longtime Hutchinson News reporter and bail bondsman Dwight Jurgens is arrested and goes to trial. Jurgens is accused of offering sexual favors in exchange for lower bonds for his clients.

Dave Dillon retires as president of Kroger.

2015:&nbsp;Adding to the tornadoes Kansas has to deal with, the area begins to be rattled by earthquakes connected to deep disposal wells near the Oklahoma border.

After closing, then reopening, the Haven School District closes the Mt. Hope School for good.

The unpopular decision is made to end all ATV and motorcycle riding in the Arkansas River bed.

A storm moving southwest does the unexpected and forms a tornado near Nickerson. With the absence of rain in the area and the slow-moving nature of the storm, hundreds flock out into the countryside to watch, tying up traffic and cell phone service.

Denny Stoecklein resigns as GM of the Kansas State Fair.

After a long renovation process, the Wiley Plaza opens.

The Hutch Rec takes over operations of Fun Valley. Tournaments come back to the popular complex.

Voters approve the sales tax for Sports Arena renovation.

Longtime radio personality Bob Walker (Middleton) dies.

The Reno County Correctional Facility goes into operation.

2016:&nbsp;Kmart closes its doors.

A major downtown business closes as Sports Shack shuts its doors.

After more than two years going through the legal system, Samuel Vonachen is convicted to two counts of first-degree murder.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center announces a $23 million expansion of its ICU wing.

Work begins on the new Love’s Country Store in South Hutchinson.

The Kansas State Fair reports the third-highest attendance ever at nearly 360,000.

Terry David becomes the new director of Reno County EMS.

2017:&nbsp;After threatening to close 10 years earlier, Eaton finally shuts down its Hutchinson facility.

After much discussion and a split-vote from the school board, Haven USD 312 closes Partridge Elementary School.

Pretty Prairie residents say no to tax lid hike: 105 no to 52 yes.

The NJCAA and the city agree to a 24-year contract to keep the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson. The new contract is a result of the major renovations to the Sports Arena.

The Decades: 2010-present


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Two Hutchinson downtown merchants, Marc Buckley at the Toy Depot and Kevin Rule at the Sleep Shoppe and Furniture Gallery are having a friendly back and forth to raise money for the Salvation Army this Christmas season.

"A few years ago, we started ringing bells and we raised $3000," Buckley said. "Last year, Kevin decided to get into this. He brought BW down there and you guys cheated. You beat me by $200 last year. This year, we're going all out against him again, because we want to raise more money than he does. Really, I don't care if we win or lose, as long as we raise a lot of money for the Salvation Army."

Rule said he's always wanting to keep downtown fun in whatever way he can.

"You mention it's a competition on the Salvation Army bell ringing," Rule said. "Really, it's just pick a topic for Marc and I. We'll be competititive. We'll banter back and forth. This time, it's for a really great cause."

The Salvation Army kettle goal locally this year is $70,000.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Two Hutchinson downtown merchants, Marc Buckley at the Toy Depot and Kevin Rule at the Sleep Shoppe and Furniture Gallery are having a friendly back and forth to raise money for the Salvation Army this Christmas season."A few years ago, we started ringing bells and we raised $3000," Buckley said. "Last year, Kevin decided to get into this. He brought BW down there and you guys cheated. You beat me by $200 last year. This year, we're going all out against him again, because we want to raise more money than he does. Really, I don't care if we win or lose, as long as we raise a lot of money for the Salvation Army."Rule said he's always wanting to keep downtown fun in whatever way he can."You mention it's a competition on the Salvation Army bell ringing," Rule said. "Really, it's just pick a topic for Marc and I. We'll be competititive. We'll banter back and forth. This time, it's for a really great cause."The Salvation Army kettle goal locally this year is $70,000.

Friendly rivalry to fill kettles in Hutchinson continues


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
USD 309 Superintendent Curtis Nightingale said that continued improvements to the schools in his district may cause need for another try at a bond issue in the coming years.

"When I interviewed, that was part of the conversation was whether or not that would be something worth taking another swing at," Nightingale said. "I think we're going to begin that process again soon. We've kind of already maybe started to lay the groundwork for it a little bit. We've had a couple of companies come out and just take a look at where we're at facilities-wise to give us some direction in terms of where are the burning fires, if you will. What are the things that we absolutely have to address in terms of our infrastructure?"

Nightingale believes the board is going to focus on those major issues most this time around.

"We have to be modest with that, addressing those needs that are of absolute importance," Nightingale said. "Once we get an idea of maybe some price points, we need to start having some conversation with our community and our staff. We're just going to start that process really slow, so that as we move forward, we make sure everybody understands what direction we're headed and why we're going there."

Nightingale acknowledges that inflation is going to increase the overall price tag beyond what the same work would have been if previous bonds had passed, but that may mean that things get done at a slower pace than they would have in previous years.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
USD 309 Superintendent Curtis Nightingale said that continued improvements to the schools in his district may cause need for another try at a bond issue in the coming years."When I interviewed, that was part of the conversation was whether or not that would be something worth taking another swing at," Nightingale said. "I think we're going to begin that process again soon. We've kind of already maybe started to lay the groundwork for it a little bit. We've had a couple of companies come out and just take a look at where we're at facilities-wise to give us some direction in terms of where are the burning fires, if you will. What are the things that we absolutely have to address in terms of our infrastructure?"Nightingale believes the board is going to focus on those major issues most this time around."We have to be modest with that, addressing those needs that are of absolute importance," Nightingale said. "Once we get an idea of maybe some price points, we need to start having some conversation with our community and our staff. We're just going to start that process really slow, so that as we move forward, we make sure everybody understands what direction we're headed and why we're going there."Nightingale acknowledges that inflation is going to increase the overall price tag beyond what the same work would have been if previous bonds had passed, but that may mean that things get done at a slower pace than they would have in previous years.

Nightingale: Bond process likely to begin again soon


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
There were some technical questions from the Board of Reno County Commissioners regarding open meetings law and the ability for other commissioners to see their thoughts regarding the evaluation of County Administrator Randy Partington. 

It started with a request from County Commissioner Ron Sellers to try to find out what other members of the body thought prior to an executive session regarding Partington's evaluation that is due on Tuesday, November 30.

"Is there an opportunity to see your thoughts prior to that November 30 executive session?" Sellers asked. 

"I don't think we can do that," chair Ron Hirst said, "I think we have to do it all together."

That prompted Daniel Friesen to ask about the feasibility of one way communication to let the other commissioners read each other's thoughts without replying before that session takes place.

"One way communications are okay," said County Counselor Joe O'Sullivan. "If someone responds to it or uses that information and that effects his response, which is shared with another, then you get involved in serial communications and that's a problem."

The preferred response is to put another employee in the middle, so there can't be any inadvertent replies. For virtually any other topic, that would be the county administrator, in this case though, that would be O'Sullivan.

"I would value to be able to understand your comments ahead of a formal discussion in executive session," Sellers said. "I think we would do a more inclusive job. That's why my request is that these be sent to the county counselor for distribution."

It seemed that there was a consensus to allow for that action so that all three commissioners can be better prepared for the November 30 meeting.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
There were some technical questions from the Board of Reno County Commissioners regarding open meetings law and the ability for other commissioners to see their thoughts regarding the evaluation of County Administrator Randy Partington. It started with a request from County Commissioner Ron Sellers to try to find out what other members of the body thought prior to an executive session regarding Partington's evaluation that is due on Tuesday, November 30."Is there an opportunity to see your thoughts prior to that November 30 executive session?" Sellers asked. "I don't think we can do that," chair Ron Hirst said, "I think we have to do it all together."That prompted Daniel Friesen to ask about the feasibility of one way communication to let the other commissioners read each other's thoughts without replying before that session takes place."One way communications are okay," said County Counselor Joe O'Sullivan. "If someone responds to it or uses that information and that effects his response, which is shared with another, then you get involved in serial communications and that's a problem."The preferred response is to put another employee in the middle, so there can't be any inadvertent replies. For virtually any other topic, that would be the county administrator, in this case though, that would be O'Sullivan."I would value to be able to understand your comments ahead of a formal discussion in executive session," Sellers said. "I think we would do a more inclusive job. That's why my request is that these be sent to the county counselor for distribution."It seemed that there was a consensus to allow for that action so that all three commissioners can be better prepared for the November 30 meeting.

Commissioners to get thoughts on County Administrator prior to Tuesday meeting


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Reno County Museum is looking forward to letting the public see some of the Pat Mitchell collection. An event to commemorate that is coming up next month.

"We finally have public access to some of Pat Mitchell's images," said Katie Broker with the museum. "We've been working on a digitization project called Pathway to the Past for the past year with Wichita State University and with the help of Hutchinson Community Foundation and Humanities Kansas. December 10th is going to be your first real chance to see those things and get public access inside the museum."

Since it is based online, you can see it now, with an internet connection.

"If you go to <a href="http://renocomuseum.org">our website right now</a> and click on the link for digitization on our front page and under Pat Mitchell's information, who was Pat Mitchell, you'll be able to access that online anytime from anywhere," Broker said. "It's going to include thousands of photos from Hirst Photography and across Hutchinson's history. Right now, we have the first about 2000 available."

The kickoff reception will have some additional information.

"On December 10, we invite you to come out to an opening reception for this project from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.," Broker said. "We'll give a talk about this project. We will have your first look at the Pat Mitchell Research Library upstairs. For the first time ever, we'll have a public computer for public access available."

For more information on the event, go to <a href="http://renocomuseum.org">renocomuseum.org</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Reno County Museum is looking forward to letting the public see some of the Pat Mitchell collection. An event to commemorate that is coming up next month."We finally have public access to some of Pat Mitchell's images," said Katie Broker with the museum. "We've been working on a digitization project called Pathway to the Past for the past year with Wichita State University and with the help of Hutchinson Community Foundation and Humanities Kansas. December 10th is going to be your first real chance to see those things and get public access inside the museum."Since it is based online, you can see it now, with an internet connection."If you go to <a href="http://renocomuseum.org">our website right now</a> and click on the link for digitization on our front page and under Pat Mitchell's information, who was Pat Mitchell, you'll be able to access that online anytime from anywhere," Broker said. "It's going to include thousands of photos from Hirst Photography and across Hutchinson's history. Right now, we have the first about 2000 available."The kickoff reception will have some additional information."On December 10, we invite you to come out to an opening reception for this project from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.," Broker said. "We'll give a talk about this project. We will have your first look at the Pat Mitchell Research Library upstairs. For the first time ever, we'll have a public computer for public access available."For more information on the event, go to <a href="http://renocomuseum.org">renocomuseum.org</a>.

Pat Mitchell collection event Dec. 10 at Reno Co. Museum


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to highlight local merchants in the area, but Marc Buckley from Toy Depot and Kevin Rule from Sleep Shoppe and Furniture Gallery both believe in shopping local, no matter the time of year.

"I have a firm belief that if you shop local, shop local first, you're investing in your community," said Rule. "Small investments turn into big things over time. There's just some things that we're not going to be able to find here. Those, you can go online or you can go out of town to find those, but, if Hutch has it, get out there and meet the people and get to know the people up and down the street. It doesn't matter if it's toys, if it's furniture, if it's cookies, if it's candles. Everything in downtown, everything along 17th and 30th Street that is local, just support those people."

Rule notes that if you don't have a guy for something specific, look to local to find it, it's probably there.

"There is such talent in this community," Rule said. "We've been here three and a half, almost four years now, this is our fourth Christmas in downtown Hutch. We love this community. We fell in love with it before we ever moved here. It's a Hallmark community. It's all lit up downtown. The streetscapes look wonderful. The city invests in downtown. It's just a picture perfect walk through the park."

Buckley also talked about a conversation he had with Mayor Steve Garza when he spent some time downtown.

"He walked Main Street and met the owners," Buckley said. "He goes, what nice people. He was surprised and he shouldn't be. He goes, everywhere I went, people were friendly. If you haven't shopped local for awhile, you'd be surprised the difference between a local store and a chain, because the local guy is there, probably barely making money, but having a fun time doing it."

Small Business Saturday was established by American Express in 2010 and co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to highlight local merchants in the area, but Marc Buckley from Toy Depot and Kevin Rule from Sleep Shoppe and Furniture Gallery both believe in shopping local, no matter the time of year."I have a firm belief that if you shop local, shop local first, you're investing in your community," said Rule. "Small investments turn into big things over time. There's just some things that we're not going to be able to find here. Those, you can go online or you can go out of town to find those, but, if Hutch has it, get out there and meet the people and get to know the people up and down the street. It doesn't matter if it's toys, if it's furniture, if it's cookies, if it's candles. Everything in downtown, everything along 17th and 30th Street that is local, just support those people."Rule notes that if you don't have a guy for something specific, look to local to find it, it's probably there."There is such talent in this community," Rule said. "We've been here three and a half, almost four years now, this is our fourth Christmas in downtown Hutch. We love this community. We fell in love with it before we ever moved here. It's a Hallmark community. It's all lit up downtown. The streetscapes look wonderful. The city invests in downtown. It's just a picture perfect walk through the park."Buckley also talked about a conversation he had with Mayor Steve Garza when he spent some time downtown."He walked Main Street and met the owners," Buckley said. "He goes, what nice people. He was surprised and he shouldn't be. He goes, everywhere I went, people were friendly. If you haven't shopped local for awhile, you'd be surprised the difference between a local store and a chain, because the local guy is there, probably barely making money, but having a fun time doing it."Small Business Saturday was established by American Express in 2010 and co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011.

Rule and Buckley: Shop local first this holiday season


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Central Christian School met its large fundraising goal at its Stewardship Dinner this month.

Through cash, donations, checks, and pledges, the Lord provided more than $104,000 at our Stewardship Dinner," CCS said on Facebook this week. "Thank you to our generous donors who continue to partner with CCS and the commitment to Christian education."

The school thanked AFR radio host and dinner speaker JJ Jasper and Angie Huck for their part in the fundraiser.

The goals for progress continue for the school, though, as they look forward to Giving Tuesday. Their specific goal for the November 30 fundraiser is $5,000 for technology improvements. To donate, you can go to their website at <a href="http://cougarsccs.com">cougarsccs.com</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Central Christian School met its large fundraising goal at its Stewardship Dinner this month.Through cash, donations, checks, and pledges, the Lord provided more than $104,000 at our Stewardship Dinner," CCS said on Facebook this week. "Thank you to our generous donors who continue to partner with CCS and the commitment to Christian education."The school thanked AFR radio host and dinner speaker JJ Jasper and Angie Huck for their part in the fundraiser.The goals for progress continue for the school, though, as they look forward to Giving Tuesday. Their specific goal for the November 30 fundraiser is $5,000 for technology improvements. To donate, you can go to their website at <a href="http://cougarsccs.com">cougarsccs.com</a>.

Central Christian meets fundraising goal, looks ahead to Giving Tuesday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Superintendent Curtis Nightingale sees a clear set of duties for both a school board and an administration when they are working well together.

"More often than not, if you look at it just from the macro view, a board's responsibility is to establish the what for a district, then the administrators are to establish the how," Nightingale said. "Normally, what happens with that is you have your district try to help you develop exactly what they want the district to look like, what they want a graduate to look like, those types of things. The administration then develops their how plan, how they are going to meet those goals."

Nightingale sees it as his responsibility to explain to the board and show them what that how looks like.

"Make sure that they are on board with it and it's something that they could defend, if they get caught at the coffee shop or wherever and get asked a question about it," Nightingale said. "It's important that they have a full understanding of exactly where we're headed and why we're doing it the way we're doing it. I think, the worst thing that I can do is leave them flat-footed, where they don't know how answer or how to respond to a question. At the end of the day, while that's a reflection on me, it's actually a reflection on them, because they are supposed to be involved. It's really important that I'm as transparent and as up front as I can be, in terms of my communication with them about what's going on."

Nightingale is in his first year as the USD 309 Superintendent.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Superintendent Curtis Nightingale sees a clear set of duties for both a school board and an administration when they are working well together."More often than not, if you look at it just from the macro view, a board's responsibility is to establish the what for a district, then the administrators are to establish the how," Nightingale said. "Normally, what happens with that is you have your district try to help you develop exactly what they want the district to look like, what they want a graduate to look like, those types of things. The administration then develops their how plan, how they are going to meet those goals."Nightingale sees it as his responsibility to explain to the board and show them what that how looks like."Make sure that they are on board with it and it's something that they could defend, if they get caught at the coffee shop or wherever and get asked a question about it," Nightingale said. "It's important that they have a full understanding of exactly where we're headed and why we're doing it the way we're doing it. I think, the worst thing that I can do is leave them flat-footed, where they don't know how answer or how to respond to a question. At the end of the day, while that's a reflection on me, it's actually a reflection on them, because they are supposed to be involved. It's really important that I'm as transparent and as up front as I can be, in terms of my communication with them about what's going on."Nightingale is in his first year as the USD 309 Superintendent.

Nightingale: Board's job is the 'what', administration's is the 'how'

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The city of Hutchinson is now facing some tough questions as to the future of the Woodie Seat Freeway and how to keep the aging bridges and roadway usable.

This comes after the city was turned down for a grant that would have paid a majority of the $10 million renovation that was planned.&nbsp;

“It will be time for us to review several things, most importantly the condition of the aged infrastructure and really the long-term viability of that infrastructure,” City Manager Jeff Cantrell said. “Regardless of the investment or repairs we make in the interim.”

Cantrell says that the city council and offices will have to be able to look well beyond the present to make a decision on how to proceed with any type of renovation to the freeway.

“I think it's good for everyone to understand what that looks like on a 30-, 40- or 50-year horizon. Maybe that will sway us in another direction,” Cantrell said. “It ‘s certainly going to require local dollars.”

Cantrell says time is running out on doing something to keep the three 60-year-old bridges from becoming a hazard.

“We’re finding ourselves in a tricky position on it,” Cantrell said. “Because the condition (of the bridges) is failing and degrading at a rate that really doesn’t allow us to participate in too many more funding cycles and grants.”

Cantrell says it is very likely that other projects may have to be put on the backburner to fund what is necessary to keep the freeway in good shape.

“Balancing a project of this size into our current debt service outlay . . . it will be troubling for other projects,” Cantrell said. “It could have more implications than that . . . it will definitely have an impact on other projects.”&nbsp;

The matter will go before the city council in the near future.

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 </figure>By ROD ZOOKHutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The city of Hutchinson is now facing some tough questions as to the future of the Woodie Seat Freeway and how to keep the aging bridges and roadway usable.This comes after the city was turned down for a grant that would have paid a majority of the $10 million renovation that was planned.&nbsp;“It will be time for us to review several things, most importantly the condition of the aged infrastructure and really the long-term viability of that infrastructure,” City Manager Jeff Cantrell said. “Regardless of the investment or repairs we make in the interim.”Cantrell says that the city council and offices will have to be able to look well beyond the present to make a decision on how to proceed with any type of renovation to the freeway.“I think it's good for everyone to understand what that looks like on a 30-, 40- or 50-year horizon. Maybe that will sway us in another direction,” Cantrell said. “It ‘s certainly going to require local dollars.”Cantrell says time is running out on doing something to keep the three 60-year-old bridges from becoming a hazard.“We’re finding ourselves in a tricky position on it,” Cantrell said. “Because the condition (of the bridges) is failing and degrading at a rate that really doesn’t allow us to participate in too many more funding cycles and grants.”Cantrell says it is very likely that other projects may have to be put on the backburner to fund what is necessary to keep the freeway in good shape.“Balancing a project of this size into our current debt service outlay . . . it will be troubling for other projects,” Cantrell said. “It could have more implications than that . . . it will definitely have an impact on other projects.”&nbsp;The matter will go before the city council in the near future.<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;

City now looking at options for Woodie Seat repairs

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=phx5t-113d5ab-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&btn-skin=3267a3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With Christmas decorations a part of the holiday tradition, those who own pets need to take care that they are not harmed by the decorations.

“Cats, being playful by nature, anything that’s hanging or dangling from that tree will be an incentive to go play with or get in trouble with,” Dr. Randy Smith of Apple Lane Animal Hospital said. “We remove some foreign bodies from cats. Basically the tinsel, the long, stringy stuff.”

Cats also tend to climb trees, knock them over and can ingest ribbons on Christmas packages. Another decoration that can hurt animals is poinsettias.

“Poinsettias can be toxic to animals,” Smith said. Usually they are only mildly toxic because once they chew into that plant, it causes them to want to drool, lick their lips and find themselves trying to throw up because of the irritation.”

Smith also says to be careful what kind of preservative you put in the water if you have a live tree. The preservative could be toxic to animals. And like Thanksgiving, try to keep people-food away from pets.

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Use care when decorating for Christmas with pets in the home

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will once again be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a child care provider. 

The class will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;

Reserve your spot by calling Michelle or Jeanette at 620-694-2900. The cost to attend this adult-only class is $20.

Reminder: State law requires child care to be given in regulated facilities.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will once again be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a child care provider. The class will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;Reserve your spot by calling Michelle or Jeanette at 620-694-2900. The cost to attend this adult-only class is $20.Reminder: 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 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;

Child care classes offered again by health department

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;We have come to the end of The Decades as we look back from 2010 to the present. Siemens rolls out its first nacelle at the new plant, but market volatility would force the company to lay off workers later. The county begins working hard to find a remedy for the overcrowding at the county jail. New leadership comes on board for both the police and fire departments. A longtime family-owned manufacturer is sold and a high-profile murder case begins. A portion of Emerson Carey’s development in the southeast part of the city is condemned and abandoned. The longtime president of Hutchinson Community College steps down, as does the longtime GM of the Kansas State Fair. Both the city and county see leadership changes and a major facelift comes to the Hutchinson Sports Arena. That and more in one last look at The Decades this Sunday.

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

The Decades are brought to you by: <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfc.com/">Hutchinson Funeral Chapel</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rothefloors/">Rothe Family Flooring</a> <a href="https://www.hutchpl.org/">Hutchinson Public Library</a>

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The Decades: Final issue this Sunday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Two Hutchinson High School seniors won the Reno County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge that was held on Tuesday using a virtual platform.

Dalton Estes and Riley Lusk are qualified to compete at the state level in April 2022. 

The students had to submit an Executive Summary, present a formal presentation, and give an elevator pitch with questions. 

The goal of the competition is to expose Kansas middle and high school students to entrepreneurship and give them a hands-on experience. 

The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge will be held at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This event will include the top young entrepreneurs from schools across the state.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Two Hutchinson High School seniors won the Reno County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge that was held on Tuesday using a virtual platform.Dalton Estes and Riley Lusk are qualified to compete at the state level in April 2022. The students had to submit an Executive Summary, present a formal presentation, and give an elevator pitch with questions. The goal of the competition is to expose Kansas middle and high school students to entrepreneurship and give them a hands-on experience. The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge will be held at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This event will include the top young entrepreneurs from schools across the state.

Estes, Lusk win Reno County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to know they don't request electronic payment for arrest warrants.

The department said Wednesday some scammers have been calling and telling people they are a Deputy from the Reno County Sheriff's Office. 

They tell the person there is an arrest warrant for them due their DNA sample not being certified through the KBI. The caller then requires a certain dollar amount to be emailed or somehow electronically sent for payment to rectify the issue. 

Also they do their homework, for instance, they know the actual Registered Offender Deputy names and will refer to them during the call, stating Deputies Vieyra or Skomal are out of the office at the time. 

"We do not have anything to do with DNA being certified," the department said. "We do not request payment via email or electronic means or gift cards, etc."

As always when dealing with official agencies, call them back yourself so that you know for sure that's who you are really talking to before sending anyone any money.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to know they don't request electronic payment for arrest warrants.The department said Wednesday some scammers have been calling and telling people they are a Deputy from the Reno County Sheriff's Office. They tell the person there is an arrest warrant for them due their DNA sample not being certified through the KBI. The caller then requires a certain dollar amount to be emailed or somehow electronically sent for payment to rectify the issue. Also they do their homework, for instance, they know the actual Registered Offender Deputy names and will refer to them during the call, stating Deputies Vieyra or Skomal are out of the office at the time. "We do not have anything to do with DNA being certified," the department said. "We do not request payment via email or electronic means or gift cards, etc."As always when dealing with official agencies, call them back yourself so that you know for sure that's who you are really talking to before sending anyone any money.

Scammers calling Reno Co. offenders to try to get money


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Most Reno County Offices are closed Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The landfill is closed Thursday, but will be open Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Because of that, those who use Nisly Brothers for trash services need to know that all residential trash and recycling services that are scheduled for Thursday, November 25 – Friday, November 26 will be postponed one day. 

To see an entire list of the 2021 Holidays, go to <a href="https://nislybrothers.com/holiday-schedule-nisly/">https://nislybrothers.com/holiday-schedule-nisly/</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Most Reno County Offices are closed Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. The landfill is closed Thursday, but will be open Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Because of that, those who use Nisly Brothers for trash services need to know that all residential trash and recycling services that are scheduled for Thursday, November 25 – Friday, November 26 will be postponed one day. To see an entire list of the 2021 Holidays, go to <a href="https://nislybrothers.com/holiday-schedule-nisly/">https://nislybrothers.com/holiday-schedule-nisly/</a>.

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