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

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

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

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

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

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

Two new council members looking ahead


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

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

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

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

The final canvass of the election is November 9.

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

Nickerson will keep sales tax on books


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

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

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

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

The final election canvass is November 9.

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

Reno County voters approve move from 3 to 5 commissioners

COUNTY COMMISSION EXPANSION (RENO COUNTY)

NICKERSON SPECIAL QUESTION-SALES TAX

HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE (VOTE FOR 1)

HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL SW DISTRICT (VOTE FOR 1)

HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL NW DISTRICT (Vote FOR 1)

HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 1, POSITION 4

HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 2, POSITION 2

HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 3, POSITION 6

PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR 3)

NICKERSON CITY COUNCIL WARD 1 (VOTE FOR 1)

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 </figure>COUNTY COMMISSION EXPANSION (RENO COUNTY)Yes 4,164No 3,555NICKERSON SPECIAL QUESTION-SALES TAXYes 99No 32HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE (VOTE FOR 1)Sara Bagwell 2034Marla Jean Booher 1272Charles Johnston 901HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL SW DISTRICT (VOTE FOR 1)Greg Fast 287Cheryl Thompson 82Brock Wells 248HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL NW DISTRICT (Vote FOR 1)Jon Richardson 1034Jill Gumble 819HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 1, POSITION 4Marla Eriksen 2,378HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 2, POSITION 2Rodney A. Calhoun 1,462HUTCHCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT 3, POSITION 6Todd B. Miller 2,047PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR 3)Michael S. Koler 0H. Dwayne DeWeese 0USD 308 SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 3)Laura Corey 1,747Kail Denison 1,396Cheryl Thompson 1,576Tyson Thrall 1,060Kian Williams 1,029USD 309 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 4Luke Herren 531Tyson Weber 414USD 309 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 5Brent Engelland 657Dave Hawthorne 352USD 309 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 6Jay Mitzner 573Jeff Stroberg 430USD 310 SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 3)Seth Beck 285Darren Busick 300Derek Zongker 351USD 311 SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 3)Chad Basinger 147Jay Gehring 138Jack Graber 92Jennifer England 129Amanda Kaufman 130Tim Nolan 73Jon Schrag 158TauLyn Thomas 62USD 312 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 4Darby Borntrager 268Stephen C. Schaffer 125Richard J. Walsten 94USD 312 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 5Kenneth L. Nisly 378Josh Wells 156USD 312 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 6Ryan Blubaugh 457USD 313 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 4Greg Lackey 1152Jesse Tanksley 709USD 313 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 5Laura A. Meyer Dick 1463USD 313 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 6Monte Cross 810Robin Swanson 956USD 267 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 4Thomas Peltzer 48USD 267 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 5Ryan Hennes 34USD 267 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 6Craig A. Nelson 32USD 267 SCHOOL BOARD AT-LARGEJulie Ann Koon 7Todd Horsch 60USD 331 SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 1Diane Ontiveros 0USD 369 SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 3)Karl Matlack 15William J. Klein 9Joni Embree-Meinders 14Anthony J. Schmitt 13USD 376 SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 3)Melissa Conard 5Brian Inwood 5Brice Knapp 7Jon Oden 16Joshua Sant 9Adam Taylor 23Travis Tesone 28USD 401 SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 3)CITY OF NICKERSON MAYORPeggy L. Ruebke 110NICKERSON CITY COUNCIL WARD 1 (VOTE FOR 1)Brad Berridge 47NICKERSON CITY COUNCIL WARD 2 (VOTE FOR 1)Jon Rohling 22NICKERSON CITY COUNCIL WARD 3 (VOTE FOR 1)Angela Richard 38ABBYVILLE CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 2)James A. Carter 17Kristin Runyon 22ARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 3)Max Canady Jr. 21T. Joe Cannon 44Michael D. Fanucchi 46Jeff Fountain 37Kay Sipe 37CITY OF BUHLER MAYORJake Schmidt 223CITY OF BUHLER CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 2)Mitchell D. Baldwin 78Andrew Epp 158Michael Yutzy 141CITY OF HAVEN CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 3)Sandra Dean Williams 83CITY OF LANGDON MAYORCITY OF LANGDON CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 3)CITY OF PARTRIDGE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)CITY OF PARTRIDGE CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 2)CITY OF PLEVNA MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)Chance Hand 25CITY OF PLEVNA CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 5)David E. Green 20Amber Griffin-Mendenhall 9Douglas W. Hall 23Gail L. Holcomb 24Ronald Hooker 7Michael E. Sours 21CITY OF PRETTY PRAIRIE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)CITY OF PRETTY PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 2)Dennis Detter 112Joey Kaufman 41Kathy D. McClure 26Jeremy P. Webb 95CITY OF SYLVIA MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)Michael Pugh 16CITY OF SYLVIA CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 2)Keith J. Blaske 33Kathleen C. Pugh 14CITY OF THE HIGHLANDS MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)Carol L. Moore 94CITY OF THE HIGHLANDS CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 3)Jennalee Boggs 54Jeff Jackson 81Mark Kerschen 59Kenny Nuss 67Greig A. Sims 44CITY OF SOUTH HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 3)Matt Nisly 215Paul Scofield 134Brian Garretson 126CITY OF TURON MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)Linda J. Brown 35James Dean 5Christopher L. West 31CITY OF TURON CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 3)Cheryl L. Fleming 38Jeffrey M. Kerns 45James Knoll 12Anthony Perkins 51Craig Richter 27CITY OF WILLOWBROOK MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)CITY OF WILLOWBROOK CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR 5)The canvass of votes will occur November 9.

Reno County Final Unofficial Election Results-November 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Health officials watch as fall arrives for COVID case increases

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

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

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

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

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

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education tabled further discussion on its governance platform during a special meeting on Monday.&nbsp;Back in June, the board approved the proposal to change its governance model to follow that of the Kansas Association of School Boards while incorporating aspects of the current coherent governance platform.&nbsp;The district changed to the coherent governance model under the leadership of Dr. David Flowers as a way of evaluating how the district was doing in a variety of areas. Under that model, the board examined all academic areas in a public meeting at some point during the year, setting goals for district staff.During Monday’s meeting it was determined that further planning was needed and the discussion was tabled to allow for district leadership review.The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. at Wiley Elementary School, 900 W. 21st Ave.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

USD 308 board tables discussion on governance platform


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

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

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

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

Landmarks Commission to meet Nov. 8

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

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

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

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 </figure>PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie USD 311 and the Reno County Health Department will be holding a flu shot clinic on Friday, Nov. 5, at two locations.One clinic will be at the elementary school from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and at the middle school from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m.Consent forms are available on the <a href="https://www.usd311.com/">USD 311 website</a> or at the school offices.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Flu shot clinic offered by USD 311


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss explains that on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce it will start unwinding its $120 billion monthly bond purchases.

"What that does is, they buy the bonds and that pushes down interest rates, or keeps interest rates low," Goss said. "They're going to pull back, which means there will be some upward pressure on interest rates, long-term interest rates. Again, they're pulling back on their stimulus, they're not pulling back on all of it, only about $15 billion a month."

Investors see inflation as a serious danger going forward.

"Inflationary pressures penalize the consumer out there and the worker," Goss said. "It's like anything. Too much of a good thing is not a good thing, in this case, inflation. The Federal Reserve seeks to have 2% inflation. Now, we're running at more than twice that."

Headline inflation including food and energy rose at a 4.4% annual rate in September, according to the Department of Commerce last Friday.

"What's the transition?" Goss asked rhetorically. "What's the period of transition? I think it's much longer than what the Federal Reserve anticipated."

The taper of the bond purchases does not necessarily mean that rate hikes will follow.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss explains that on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce it will start unwinding its $120 billion monthly bond purchases."What that does is, they buy the bonds and that pushes down interest rates, or keeps interest rates low," Goss said. "They're going to pull back, which means there will be some upward pressure on interest rates, long-term interest rates. Again, they're pulling back on their stimulus, they're not pulling back on all of it, only about $15 billion a month."Investors see inflation as a serious danger going forward."Inflationary pressures penalize the consumer out there and the worker," Goss said. "It's like anything. Too much of a good thing is not a good thing, in this case, inflation. The Federal Reserve seeks to have 2% inflation. Now, we're running at more than twice that."Headline inflation including food and energy rose at a 4.4% annual rate in September, according to the Department of Commerce last Friday."What's the transition?" Goss asked rhetorically. "What's the period of transition? I think it's much longer than what the Federal Reserve anticipated."The taper of the bond purchases does not necessarily mean that rate hikes will follow.

Goss: Fed action coming Wednesday, but some stimulus will continue


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will not be pursuing the trail behind homes on Kisiwa Village Road on the north side of the ditch.

"We did ask our in house engineering crew to verify where the property line is from the GVI ditch to the property to the north," said Justin Combs with the city. "Essentially, the fence line, if you've been up in that area, is very close to the property line. There's a couple of spots where it's over a foot or under a foot, but generically speaking, that fence line is the property line."

Since that's the case, the only way to have enough land for the trail is to obtain it from the landowners. They're not interested. Evelyn Henricks, one of the owners, spoke before the council.

"That is purely agricultural property," Henricks said. "There is not one structure on that land, there is not even an agricultural entrance to that land. It is native grass on the east end of it and on the west end is under cultivation. The man that farms it for us usually has wheat in that land, sometimes soybeans, occasionally milo, but most of the time, wheat. This land has been in our family for many, many, many years and we want to do the right thing for it. We do not want to cut it up in little pieces, we do not want to sell a lot on Plum Street, we do not want to sell a strip on one side or the other. As long as we own it, we want to preserve it as it is."

The city is going to see if there is any other project the state will let them use the grant funds for.

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Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will not be pursuing the trail behind homes on Kisiwa Village Road on the north side of the ditch."We did ask our in house engineering crew to verify where the property line is from the GVI ditch to the property to the north," said Justin Combs with the city. "Essentially, the fence line, if you've been up in that area, is very close to the property line. There's a couple of spots where it's over a foot or under a foot, but generically speaking, that fence line is the property line."Since that's the case, the only way to have enough land for the trail is to obtain it from the landowners. They're not interested. Evelyn Henricks, one of the owners, spoke before the council."That is purely agricultural property," Henricks said. "There is not one structure on that land, there is not even an agricultural entrance to that land. It is native grass on the east end of it and on the west end is under cultivation. The man that farms it for us usually has wheat in that land, sometimes soybeans, occasionally milo, but most of the time, wheat. This land has been in our family for many, many, many years and we want to do the right thing for it. We do not want to cut it up in little pieces, we do not want to sell a lot on Plum Street, we do not want to sell a strip on one side or the other. As long as we own it, we want to preserve it as it is."The city is going to see if there is any other project the state will let them use the grant funds for.

GVI trail extension will not happen

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven Police Department has filled a vacancy in its force. The Haven City Council approved the hiring of Steven Phillips to the force, pending his completion of his certification from KLETC.

The council also approved the new ordinance regarding control of weeds and grass in city streets and on sidewalks. The council had been working to get such an ordinance passed due to the amount of grass clippings and debris that was being swept into the streets.

The council also discussed but took no action on whether to allow golf carts to be operated on city streets after dark providing they had the proper lights and turn signals. The council was mostly in consensus that they were not in favor of carts operating after dark.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven Police Department has filled a vacancy in its force. The Haven City Council approved the hiring of Steven Phillips to the force, pending his completion of his certification from KLETC.The council also approved the new ordinance regarding control of weeds and grass in city streets and on sidewalks. The council had been working to get such an ordinance passed due to the amount of grass clippings and debris that was being swept into the streets.The council also discussed but took no action on whether to allow golf carts to be operated on city streets after dark providing they had the proper lights and turn signals. The council was mostly in consensus that they were not in favor of carts operating after dark.<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.

Haven hires new police officer

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Arconic Corporation continued its recovery from a dismal 2020 fiscal year by reporting third quarter revenue of $1.9 billion, an increase of 5% from the prior quarter.

Higher aluminum prices and the start of packaging sales in the U.S. were able to&nbsp; offset weaker than expected ground transportation sales. The Company reported net income of $16 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with $5 million, or $0.05 per share, in third quarter 2020.

“Demand for our products remains very strong across all end markets even as the pandemic continues to affect our operations. Ongoing labor shortages in the U.S. limited our ability to serve existing orders, particularly in the industrial market,” CEO Tim Meyers said. “As we exited the third quarter, our industrial backlog was more than $60 million above typical levels or roughly five times greater than normal. We are aggressively addressing these issues and expect to work down the backlog by the end of the year and return to sequential Adjusted EBITDA growth in the fourth quarter.”

The company has continued to climb out of the hole left by the suspension of the 737 Max project and a shut down of the automotive industry due to the continued chip shortage. The company also finished stabilizing its pension program earlier in the year.

Arconic Hutchinson provides finishing work for aluminum used mostly in the aerospace industry.

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Arconic posts positive 3Q earnings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two area youth were named winners of the Kansas Department of Transportation's Put the Brakes on Fatalities poster contest.

Seven-year-old Riley Leake of Sterling and 10-year-old Isabelle Kaufman of Kingman were announced as area winners of the contest. Riley is the son of Catherine Leake while Isabelle is the daughter of Jodi and Travis Kaufman.

Contest winners receive a bicycle from the Kansas Turnpike Authority and a helmet from Safe Kids Kansas.

The idea of the contest is getting children to think about traffic safety and presenting those ideas on posters. A total of 638 children in Kansas, ages 5 to 13, participated this year.

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is a nationwide initiative to improve traffic safety and decrease traffic deaths.

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 </figure>The idea of the contest is getting children to think about traffic safety and presenting those ideas on posters. A total of 638 children in Kansas, ages 5 to 13, participated this year.Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is a nationwide initiative to improve traffic safety and decrease traffic deaths.<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;

Two area youth win KDOT poster contest

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After much discussion and promises of better representation, the voters in Reno County will decide whether to expand the Reno County Commission from three to five members.

A special question on the expansion is on Tuesday's ballot for the school board and municipal election.

Proponents of the expansion feel that the rural areas of the county will get more representation, while opponents feel it would give too much leeway for commissioners to talk about matters outside of the usual meetings.&nbsp;

The matter has brought mixed feelings among the public. The Hutchinson Community Foundation has been one of a few organizations to speak out about the proposal. The foundation has expressed support for change.

If approved, the commission would expand in the 2022 election.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After much discussion and promises of better representation, the voters in Reno County will decide whether to expand the Reno County Commission from three to five members.A special question on the expansion is on Tuesday's ballot for the school board and municipal election.Proponents of the expansion feel that the rural areas of the county will get more representation, while opponents feel it would give too much leeway for commissioners to talk about matters outside of the usual meetings.&nbsp;The matter has brought mixed feelings among the public. The Hutchinson Community Foundation has been one of a few organizations to speak out about the proposal. The foundation has expressed support for change.If approved, the commission would expand in the 2022 election.<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;

Special question on ballot for county commission expansion

NICKERSON, Kan. — There is a special question on the ballot for Tuesday's election for Nickerson city residents. That is a continuation of the city’s $0.01 sales tax.

The sales tax was first approved by a vote of the public in 2012. The tax funded the new community center. Once that was finished, the sales tax came up for extension in 2017. City residents again approved the tax for sewer line and park improvements.

There are some changes to the resolution that is up for a vote Tuesday. The council approved adding sidewalk improvements and an overall upkeep of the city to the sales tax question. The park and sewer line improvements also remain on the resolution.

With the recent increase in sales tax revenue, the city takes in about $75,000 per year. If approved, the tax would continue for another four years. If voted down, the sales tax will sunset in 2022.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — There is a special question on the ballot for Tuesday's election for Nickerson city residents. That is a continuation of the city’s $0.01 sales tax.The sales tax was first approved by a vote of the public in 2012. The tax funded the new community center. Once that was finished, the sales tax came up for extension in 2017. City residents again approved the tax for sewer line and park improvements.There are some changes to the resolution that is up for a vote Tuesday. The council approved adding sidewalk improvements and an overall upkeep of the city to the sales tax question. The park and sewer line improvements also remain on the resolution.With the recent increase in sales tax revenue, the city takes in about $75,000 per year. If approved, the tax would continue for another four years. If voted down, the sales tax will sunset in 2022.<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;

Nickerson sales tax question on ballot Tuesday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Gas prices continue to increase.

"In Kansas today, we are $3.12 a gallon on average," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "That is up four cents from a week ago, from $3.08. Reno County is at $3.07 a gallon, five cents less than the state average."

The nationwide average is increasing more slowly.

"The national average gas price for a gallon of unleaded rose to $3.40 a gallon," Steward said. "That two cent rise over last week is the smallest increase we've seen in a month."

The fundamentals may be improving, as well.

"There's news that Iranian oil, which has not been sold globally in large quantities since 2018 may return to the world market," Steward said. "That coupled with an OPEC plus meeting on Nov. 4, is creating some market volatility, but slowing the pump prices right now."

It remains to be seen if those additions to supply will materialize, though.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Gas prices continue to increase."In Kansas today, we are $3.12 a gallon on average," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "That is up four cents from a week ago, from $3.08. Reno County is at $3.07 a gallon, five cents less than the state average."The nationwide average is increasing more slowly."The national average gas price for a gallon of unleaded rose to $3.40 a gallon," Steward said. "That two cent rise over last week is the smallest increase we've seen in a month."The fundamentals may be improving, as well."There's news that Iranian oil, which has not been sold globally in large quantities since 2018 may return to the world market," Steward said. "That coupled with an OPEC plus meeting on Nov. 4, is creating some market volatility, but slowing the pump prices right now."It remains to be seen if those additions to supply will materialize, though.

Gas still going up, but more slowly


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Jenna Fager, the Deputy Clerk that runs elections for Reno County, told Hutch Post Monday that 1,237 people voted in advance in the 2021 school board and municipal election.

Fager said in 2019, 7,952 people voted, which was 20.26% that time around. She said the number of advance voters was about average for a municipal and school board election.

The general election is November 2 and you can find your polling place at <a href="https://www.renogov.org/138/Elections">renogov.org</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Jenna Fager, the Deputy Clerk that runs elections for Reno County, told Hutch Post Monday that 1,237 people voted in advance in the 2021 school board and municipal election.Fager said in 2019, 7,952 people voted, which was 20.26% that time around. She said the number of advance voters was about average for a municipal and school board election.The general election is November 2 and you can find your polling place at <a href="https://www.renogov.org/138/Elections">renogov.org</a>.

Fager: Advance voting about average


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Karla Nichols with the Reno County Health department said the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet soon about vaccine for kids.

"The ACIP, which is the advisory committee for the CDC, meets Tuesday," Nichols said. "Once the advisory committee for the CDC meets, then it will go before the director. The director will have the final decision that will inform KDHE and then they'll inform us, as far as how we're able to proceed and when we're able to proceed."

The dose for kids is different, so the Reno County Health Department is already seeking a supply.

"We've already pre-ordered," Nichols said. "We should be getting it just in time for that decision," Nichols said. "I'm sure everybody else around town has been pre-ordering also. We are not able to give it until we are given the green light. We will be ready to go, once we get that vaccine in house."

Depending on how quickly the decision comes down, it could be late this week or early next when kids from 5-11 can start getting the Pfizer shot, if their doctor and parents think it's a good idea.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Karla Nichols with the Reno County Health department said the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet soon about vaccine for kids."The ACIP, which is the advisory committee for the CDC, meets Tuesday," Nichols said. "Once the advisory committee for the CDC meets, then it will go before the director. The director will have the final decision that will inform KDHE and then they'll inform us, as far as how we're able to proceed and when we're able to proceed."The dose for kids is different, so the Reno County Health Department is already seeking a supply."We've already pre-ordered," Nichols said. "We should be getting it just in time for that decision," Nichols said. "I'm sure everybody else around town has been pre-ordering also. We are not able to give it until we are given the green light. We will be ready to go, once we get that vaccine in house."Depending on how quickly the decision comes down, it could be late this week or early next when kids from 5-11 can start getting the Pfizer shot, if their doctor and parents think it's a good idea.

Nichols: Kids COVID-19 vaccine approval process continues

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Elementary students within Hutchinson USD 308 are receiving fresh produce during the school day as a part of a new Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) from the United States Department of Agriculture.

All eight elementary schools are benefitting from the program which will serve 53,015 students across Kansas through a $3.3 million award to the state.

Participating schools will provide fresh fruit and vegetables to students at no charge. Through the program, students will have the opportunity to learn more about how to incorporate fresh produce into a nutritious diet.

“Fresh Fruit &amp; Vegetable Program is a great program that allows our students to experience a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables outside of the cafeteria,” Jennifer Tatro, Director of Nutrition Services for USD 308 said, “Elementary students are served a fresh fruit or vegetable twice a week in their classroom. In addition to the produce, we also provide classroom teachers a nutrition education facts sheet to share with students as they are enjoying the fresh fruit or vegetable. We partner with Smith's Market to help source the produce served.”

&nbsp;According to the USDA, the goals of the FFVP are to introduce children to fresh fruits and vegetables; to include new and different varieties; and to increase overall acceptance of fresh, unprocessed produce among children. The FFVP also encourages healthier school environments by promoting nutrition education.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Elementary students within Hutchinson USD 308 are receiving fresh produce during the school day as a part of a new Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) from the United States Department of Agriculture.All eight elementary schools are benefitting from the program which will serve 53,015 students across Kansas through a $3.3 million award to the state.Participating schools will provide fresh fruit and vegetables to students at no charge. Through the program, students will have the opportunity to learn more about how to incorporate fresh produce into a nutritious diet.“Fresh Fruit &amp; Vegetable Program is a great program that allows our students to experience a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables outside of the cafeteria,” Jennifer Tatro, Director of Nutrition Services for USD 308 said, “Elementary students are served a fresh fruit or vegetable twice a week in their classroom. In addition to the produce, we also provide classroom teachers a nutrition education facts sheet to share with students as they are enjoying the fresh fruit or vegetable. We partner with Smith's Market to help source the produce served.”&nbsp;According to the USDA, the goals of the FFVP are to introduce children to fresh fruits and vegetables; to include new and different varieties; and to increase overall acceptance of fresh, unprocessed produce among children. The FFVP also encourages healthier school environments by promoting nutrition education.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 308 benefiting from fresh produce program


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; The Hutchinson City Council will take up to the GVI Trail Extension Grant for the trail behind homes on Kisiwa Village Road on the north side of the ditch as part of its meeting Tuesday. 

Many neighborhood members expressed their concerns about the project two weeks ago and said they'd be back to speak again if needed.

Also on the agenda is a presentation regarding the South Central Kansas Economic Development District, approval of appointments to the Hutchinson Recreation Commission and the Human Relations Commission, a resolution approving the Salty Records Fest as a Special Event in a Designated Entertainment District, an ordinance amending the storm sewers, sanitary sewers and sewage disposal chapter of the city code and the usual comments from council members and City Manager Jeff Cantrell.

The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the City Council chambers.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; The Hutchinson City Council will take up to the GVI Trail Extension Grant for the trail behind homes on Kisiwa Village Road on the north side of the ditch as part of its meeting Tuesday. Many neighborhood members expressed their concerns about the project two weeks ago and said they'd be back to speak again if needed.Also on the agenda is a presentation regarding the South Central Kansas Economic Development District, approval of appointments to the Hutchinson Recreation Commission and the Human Relations Commission, a resolution approving the Salty Records Fest as a Special Event in a Designated Entertainment District, an ordinance amending the storm sewers, sanitary sewers and sewage disposal chapter of the city code and the usual comments from council members and City Manager Jeff Cantrell.The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the City Council chambers.

GVI Trail Extension Grant back on City Council agenda Tuesday

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will discuss and then take action on a new agreement for a local veterinarian clinic to act as the city’s animal shelter when they meet this evening.

If approved, Prairie Vista Animal Hospital would act as the animal shelter. The matter is the only agenda item up for the meeting.

The council will follow the meeting with a workshop to discuss the council goals and priorities and hear the usual reports. Tonight’s South Hutchinson City Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the South Hutchinson city offices at 2 S. Main.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will discuss and then take action on a new agreement for a local veterinarian clinic to act as the city’s animal shelter when they meet this evening.If approved, Prairie Vista Animal Hospital would act as the animal shelter. The matter is the only agenda item up for the meeting.The council will follow the meeting with a workshop to discuss the council goals and priorities and hear the usual reports. Tonight’s South Hutchinson City Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the South Hutchinson city offices at 2 S. Main.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

South Hutchinson City Council meeting is Monday evening

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council will look over a proposed ordinance dealing with overgrowth of weeds and grass on sidewalks and street curbs when they meet this evening.

Under the proposed ordinance it will be unlawful to sweep clippings, dirt or other debris into the street, gutters or drains.&nbsp;It would also be unlawful for residents to allow dirt, debris, grass or weeds to over grow or cover adjacent sidewalks.

Violation of the ordinance would be a $75 fine plus court costs. If a property owner fails to clean up the area, the city can do so and then collect the costs associated with the clean up on a special assessment on the owners property tax statement.

Also tonight, the council will go into executive session regarding the vacancy in the Haven Police Department.

Tonight’s meeting of the Haven City Council begins at 7 p.m. at the Haven City offices at 120 S. Kansas Ave.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council will look over a proposed ordinance dealing with overgrowth of weeds and grass on sidewalks and street curbs when they meet this evening.Under the proposed ordinance it will be unlawful to sweep clippings, dirt or other debris into the street, gutters or drains.&nbsp;It would also be unlawful for residents to allow dirt, debris, grass or weeds to over grow or cover adjacent sidewalks.Violation of the ordinance would be a $75 fine plus court costs. If a property owner fails to clean up the area, the city can do so and then collect the costs associated with the clean up on a special assessment on the owners property tax statement.Also tonight, the council will go into executive session regarding the vacancy in the Haven Police Department.Tonight’s meeting of the Haven City Council begins at 7 p.m. at the Haven City offices at 120 S. Kansas Ave.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Haven City Council meets Monday evening

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The earnings reports for companies with ties to Hutchinson and Reno County continue on Tuesday when Arconic releases its third quarter report. The aluminum components maker hopes to continue its rebound from the Boeing shut down and the pandemic in the third quarter.&nbsp;

The company showed second quarter earnings before a major pension pay in of $187 million.Sales totaled $1.8 billion which is an increase of 52% from 2020 when the pandemic and a shutdown of the Boeing 737 Max production lines left the company at a near standstill. Transportation was still soft for the company the past three months, but higher aluminum prices and growth in the industrial and packaging end markets helped boost the company’s bottom line.&nbsp;

The Hutchinson Arconic facility does finishing work for aluminum material, mostly for the aerospace industry.

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Arconic releases third quarter earnings Tuesday

One of the funny things about getting older is how it warps our perception of time. When we’re young and nearly every experience is new, time moves slowly. As we age, however, there are fewer and fewer things we haven’t experienced, our schedules become more predictable and the days seem to meld together.

I think it’s fair to say most of us were coasting along as time gradually picked up speed until about March of 2020. Suddenly days felt like weeks and weeks felt like years as uncertainty and routines were up ended.

This warped version of reality seems to be receding because somehow it’s now November and I’m wondering what happened to October. Halloween is over and the winter holiday season is approaching fast. We’ll even turn back time, literally, in a few days, but that’s a topic for another time.

Perhaps the most encouraging sign we’re all finding in our routines is knowing the first weekend in December means the 103rd Kansas Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held in-person in Manhattan Dec. 4-6. It’s a time to enjoy food and fellowship as we celebrate another year, honor those who’ve made important contributions to agriculture and hear from elected officials.

Of course, there will be plenty of time for conversations and networking in the hallway with friends, both new and old. There’s value for every one of the several hundred participants who will be in attendance, whether they raise crops or livestock.

Kansas native Dale Moore will deliver the keynote address. Moore grew up on a southwest Kansas livestock, hay and grain farm, and has decades of experience representing agriculture in our nation’s capital where he now serves as executive vice president at the American Farm Bureau Federation. I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say on the current state of agriculture.

Just as it’s important to recognize past achievements, Kansas Farm Bureau’s annual meeting also sets the agenda for the next year. The business session will focus on what comes next — what plans and policies are important to helping members as we move into the future. These issues will be decided by Kansas farmers and ranchers based on a year-long process where members have multiple opportunities to raise concerns and vet proposed resolutions.

This transparent, deliberative process can feel like it takes forever to address issues, but that’s by design. The development process forces us to look beyond immediate complaints to five or 10 or even 50 years from now. That may sound like a long time to some, but for others years can disappear faster than they ever imagined.

I hope you’re able to get away from the farm so you can join us as we celebrate another year of achievement and lay the groundwork for success in 2022. It will be good to be together again, and we can get back to our old routine.

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

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 </figure>Greg Doering, Kansas Farm BureauOne of the funny things about getting older is how it warps our perception of time. When we’re young and nearly every experience is new, time moves slowly. As we age, however, there are fewer and fewer things we haven’t experienced, our schedules become more predictable and the days seem to meld together.I think it’s fair to say most of us were coasting along as time gradually picked up speed until about March of 2020. Suddenly days felt like weeks and weeks felt like years as uncertainty and routines were up ended.This warped version of reality seems to be receding because somehow it’s now November and I’m wondering what happened to October. Halloween is over and the winter holiday season is approaching fast. We’ll even turn back time, literally, in a few days, but that’s a topic for another time.Perhaps the most encouraging sign we’re all finding in our routines is knowing the first weekend in December means the 103rd Kansas Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held in-person in Manhattan Dec. 4-6. It’s a time to enjoy food and fellowship as we celebrate another year, honor those who’ve made important contributions to agriculture and hear from elected officials.Of course, there will be plenty of time for conversations and networking in the hallway with friends, both new and old. There’s value for every one of the several hundred participants who will be in attendance, whether they raise crops or livestock.Kansas native Dale Moore will deliver the keynote address. Moore grew up on a southwest Kansas livestock, hay and grain farm, and has decades of experience representing agriculture in our nation’s capital where he now serves as executive vice president at the American Farm Bureau Federation. I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say on the current state of agriculture.Just as it’s important to recognize past achievements, Kansas Farm Bureau’s annual meeting also sets the agenda for the next year. The business session will focus on what comes next — what plans and policies are important to helping members as we move into the future. These issues will be decided by Kansas farmers and ranchers based on a year-long process where members have multiple opportunities to raise concerns and vet proposed resolutions.This transparent, deliberative process can feel like it takes forever to address issues, but that’s by design. The development process forces us to look beyond immediate complaints to five or 10 or even 50 years from now. That may sound like a long time to some, but for others years can disappear faster than they ever imagined.I hope you’re able to get away from the farm so you can join us as we celebrate another year of achievement and lay the groundwork for success in 2022. It will be good to be together again, and we can get back to our old routine."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2021 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Return to Routine


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Major Paul James with the Salvation Army let the public know that the Coats for Kids distribution is this week.

"November 4th, we are almost the whole day, it's 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.," James said. "We want to make sure that we get the people that work and can't make it in during the daytime, that they have an opportunity to get their kids some coats. Then, on November 5th, we have senior citizens only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., then we have it open again from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Then we're open again on November 6 from 9 a.m. to noon."

No appointment is necessary for the coat distribution.

"Most of the coats are in amazing shape, like new even, some of them," James said. "We have them sorted by age and gender and on racks. We've spread it out again this year, just for COVID reasons, throughout three days. I think we did it in like a day and a half previous to that. It's a pretty simple process. You come in through your family, you can try on the coats and then take them."

Ineeda Cleaners obtained and cleaned the coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets throughout the month of October.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Major Paul James with the Salvation Army let the public know that the Coats for Kids distribution is this week."November 4th, we are almost the whole day, it's 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.," James said. "We want to make sure that we get the people that work and can't make it in during the daytime, that they have an opportunity to get their kids some coats. Then, on November 5th, we have senior citizens only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., then we have it open again from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Then we're open again on November 6 from 9 a.m. to noon."No appointment is necessary for the coat distribution."Most of the coats are in amazing shape, like new even, some of them," James said. "We have them sorted by age and gender and on racks. We've spread it out again this year, just for COVID reasons, throughout three days. I think we did it in like a day and a half previous to that. It's a pretty simple process. You come in through your family, you can try on the coats and then take them."Ineeda Cleaners obtained and cleaned the coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets throughout the month of October.

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