HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Registration is now open for the Reno County Community
Outlook Conference hosted by the Center for Economic Development and Business
Research (CEDBR) in conjunction with Greater Hutch, the economic development
partnership for Reno County.

The event will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2025
from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Crystal Ballroom at The Burt, 3 W. Avenue
B, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; The conference will offer valuable insights into the
current local and national economies, covering topics relevant to the
community, region, and state. 

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce president Debra
Teufel talked about it during the BW Morning Show on Tuesday. 

“The Reno County Economic Outlook Conference is going to be
next Tuesday, February 4, and that is an event that we put on each year with
Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and business
research, and Jeremy Hill used to be their director. Jeremy has moved on, and
he works for the Federal Reserve, but we have some of their experts that are
going to come over. In fact, I think Craig Compton, Jonathan Norris, and
another one of their economists, as well as Stan Longhoffer from the Center for
Real Estate, are going to be presenting regional data that is important to you
know, look at how Reno county is performing within this region, but also giving
us a little bit of a statewide outlook on the economy in Kansas.”

The conference will be held at the Crystal Ballroom at the
Burt, 3 West Avenue B here in Hutchinson.&nbsp;
To register visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/wichita/6542/event/1408481">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/wichita/6542/event/1408481</a>.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Registration is now open for the Reno County Community
Outlook Conference hosted by the Center for Economic Development and Business
Research (CEDBR) in conjunction with Greater Hutch, the economic development
partnership for Reno County.The event will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2025
from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Crystal Ballroom at The Burt, 3 W. Avenue
B, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; The conference will offer valuable insights into the
current local and national economies, covering topics relevant to the
community, region, and state. Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce president Debra
Teufel talked about it during the BW Morning Show on Tuesday. “The Reno County Economic Outlook Conference is going to be
next Tuesday, February 4, and that is an event that we put on each year with
Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and business
research, and Jeremy Hill used to be their director. Jeremy has moved on, and
he works for the Federal Reserve, but we have some of their experts that are
going to come over. In fact, I think Craig Compton, Jonathan Norris, and
another one of their economists, as well as Stan Longhoffer from the Center for
Real Estate, are going to be presenting regional data that is important to you
know, look at how Reno county is performing within this region, but also giving
us a little bit of a statewide outlook on the economy in Kansas.”The conference will be held at the Crystal Ballroom at the
Burt, 3 West Avenue B here in Hutchinson.&nbsp;
To register visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/wichita/6542/event/1408481">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/wichita/6542/event/1408481</a>.

Reno Co. Community Outlook Conference is Feb. 4 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A data walk through food insecurity in Reno County is being sponsored by the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition and Passageways to a Healthy Kansas.

The event is being held at the Gallery Theater at the Springer Fine Arts Center at Hutchinson Community College on Thursday Jan. 30.&nbsp; There are two sessions to the event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It will have interactive displays that will share the stories and statistics behind food access challenges here in Reno County.&nbsp;

Using visuals and dialogue, a data walk is a powerful way to engage with real issues and help to create real solutions.

The public is invited to come and learn and share your thoughts to take action to build a healthier Reno County for all.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A data walk through food insecurity in Reno County is being sponsored by the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition and Passageways to a Healthy Kansas.The event is being held at the Gallery Theater at the Springer Fine Arts Center at Hutchinson Community College on Thursday Jan. 30.&nbsp; There are two sessions to the event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>It will have interactive displays that will share the stories and statistics behind food access challenges here in Reno County.&nbsp;Using visuals and dialogue, a data walk is a powerful way to engage with real issues and help to create real solutions.The public is invited to come and learn and share your thoughts to take action to build a healthier Reno County for all.

Food insecurity event set for Thursday 

Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 53, Greeley County 48

Heritage Christian 93, Northland Christian, Mo. 38

Hutchinson Central Christian 53, Fairfield 37

Hutchinson Trinity 52, Smoky Valley 30

Kapaun Mount Carmel 82, Wichita Southeast 48

North Kansas City, Mo. 79, Olathe West 64

Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 49, Frontenac 38

Southeast of Saline 68, Republic County 50

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 <figcaption>Eagle Media HS Basketball Scoreboard for Tuesday, January 28th</figcaption>
 </figure>Tuesday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Abilene 68, Halstead 52Andale 60, Augusta 49Anderson County 57, Humboldt 53, OTAxtell 65, Doniphan West 28Blue Valley Randolph 78, Wakefield 16Bonner Springs 50, Paola 48Burlington 100, Prairie View 26Centralia 63, Topeka Cair Paravel 55Chanute 46, Wichita Trinity 43Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 53, Greeley County 48Cheylin 78, Weskan 43Concordia 78, Chapman 23De Soto 61, Basehor-Linwood 57Derby 69, Hutchinson 54Dighton 47, Otis-Bison 18Ell-Saline 72, Marion 32Ellinwood 68, Ness City 39Ellis 46, Victoria 43Eudora 65, Louisburg 46Fort Scott 52, Girard 46Fredonia 79, Erie 46Galena 58, Columbus 29Goessel 53, Udall 44Goodland 52, Scott City 49Great Bend 68, Hays-TMP-Marian 41Hanover 73, Diller-Odell, Neb. 41Haven 62, Nickerson 34Heritage Christian 93, Northland Christian, Mo. 38Highland Park 51, Atchison 48Hoisington 55, Phillipsburg 36Holcomb 55, Hugoton 42Holton 50, Riley County 47Hutchinson Central Christian 53, Fairfield 37Hutchinson Trinity 52, Smoky Valley 30Junction City 56, BV Northwest 51Kapaun Mount Carmel 82, Wichita Southeast 48Lakin 75, Elkhart 44Lawrence 64, KC Sumner 56Liberal 51, Riverton 28Linn 50, Valley Heights 43Logan 64, Rawlins County 40Maize 74, Andover Central 57Maize South 53, Wichita Campus 44McPherson 72, El Dorado 50Medicine Lodge 60, Sedgwick 27Moundridge 49, Garden Plain 41Newton 62, Arkansas City 34North Kansas City, Mo. 79, Olathe West 64Northern Valley 54, Stockton 43Oberlin-Decatur 55, St Francis 28Olathe East 57, BV Southwest 50Osawatomie 69, Central Heights 39Oswego 57, Southern Coffey County 17Ottawa 61, Osage City 29Oxford 82, Sedan 52Perry-Lecompton 62, Jefferson West 50Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 49, Frontenac 38Rock Creek 58, Silver Lake 57SM Northwest 64, Olathe North 60SM South 62, Metro Academy 39Sabetha 57, Riverside 40Santa Fe Trail 48, Council Grove 39Smith Center 57, Hill City 54Solomon def. Centre, forfeitSoutheast of Saline 68, Republic County 50Sublette 71, Wichita County 47Ulysses 66, Cimarron 61Wabaunsee 59, Onaga 28Wellington 64, Rose Hill 59Wichita Heights 72, Wichita North 13Wichita Home School 67, Herington 23Wichita Northwest 66, Wichita South 29Lyon County League Tournament=First Round=Madison 42, Hartford 27Olpe 72, Marais des Cygnes Valley 34SPIAA League Tournament=Consolation=Ashland 57, Pawnee Heights 34Minneola 56, Satanta 51First Round=Kiowa County 51, Ingalls 37Meade 39, Hodgeman County 38South Central 72, Bucklin 42South Gray 74, Spearville 51Tuesday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>BV Northwest 63, Olathe West 52BV West 56, KC Washington 8Berean Academy 45, Sedgwick 16Blue Valley Randolph 57, Wakefield 21Central Heights 42, Osawatomie 12Cheylin 78, Weskan 43Columbus 43, Galena 37Concordia 39, Chapman 33De Soto 57, Basehor-Linwood 43Doniphan West 55, Axtell 33Ellis 54, Victoria 39Eudora 61, Louisburg 34Fredonia 40, Erie 37Girard 51, Fort Scott 29Goessel 45, Udall 32Goodland 37, Scott City 33Halstead 54, Abilene 37Hanover 61, Diller-Odell, Neb. 43Haven 58, Nickerson 15Hays-TMP-Marian 41, Great Bend 32Heritage Christian 71, Northland Christian, Mo. 26Holcomb 61, Hugoton 37Hoxie 60, Russell 45Humboldt 63, Anderson County 33Hutchinson Central Christian 56, Fairfield 35Liberal 44, Riverton 29Linn 45, Valley Heights 40Lyndon 53, Crest 23Marion 46, Ell-Saline 23Olathe East 52, Junction City 19Osage City 57, Ottawa 39Paola 40, Bonner Springs 35Phillipsburg 39, Hoisington 21Pike Valley 43, Thunder Ridge 30Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 56, Frontenac 37Quinter 69, Golden Plains 27Remington 57, Chaparral 27Reno County 43, Wichita Sunrise 34Silver Lake 50, Rock Creek 49Smoky Valley 50, Hutchinson Trinity 36Solomon def. Centre, forfeitSoutheast of Saline 54, Republic County 25Wabaunsee 46, Onaga 38Wallace County 63, Triplains-Brewster 5Wichita Classical 55, Wichita Central Christian 26Wichita County 73, Sublette 3054 Classic=First Round=Attica 52, Kinsley 22Hiawatha Invitational=Hiawatha 51, Jackson Heights 18Lafayette (St. Joseph), Mo. 50, Marysville 23Troy 43, St Marys 40, OTJefferson County North Invitational=First Round=Jefferson North 51, Perry-Lecompton 20Northeast Christian Homeschool 48, Valley Falls 38Oskaloosa 48, Atchison 43Rossville 49, Atchison County 40Lyon County=First Round=Lebo 45, Northern Heights 19Madison 56, Marais des Cygnes Valley 39Top Gun Invitational=First Round=BV Southwest 56, Nemaha Central 50Baldwin 57, Christ Preparatory Academy 21Spring Hill 75, Jefferson West 40Wellsville 55, Lansing 42

🏀 EAGLE Media Scoreboard from Tuesday, Jan. 28th

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1738121542855.jpeg" alt="Blue Dragon women's head coach John Ontjes coaches in his 600th game with the Blue Dragons as Hutchinson travels to Colby on Wednesday. (Paityn Kaminkow/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Blue Dragon women's head coach John Ontjes coaches in his 600th game with the Blue Dragons as Hutchinson travels to Colby on Wednesday. (Paityn Kaminkow/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
Hutchinson Community College women's basketball coach John Ontjes coaches his 600th game on the Blue Dragon bench on Wednesday night as the Blue Dragons are on the road to face the Colby Trojans.
The No. 6-ranked Blue Dragons (19-1, 13-1 KJCCC) and Trojans (12-8, 7-7 KJCCC) tip off at 5:30 p.m. at the Colby Events Center in Colby, Kansas.
BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 6 Hutchinson (19-1, 13-1) at Colby (12-8, 7-7) When: Wednesday, February 29, 2024 Where: Colby Event Center, Colby, KS Time: 5:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 5:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP);&nbsp;Steve Carpenter (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2027604">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 5:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Game_21_-_Colby_women.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>
The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 5:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and&nbsp;Steve Carpenter (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed live and for free on the Blue Dragon Sports Network at 5:15 p.m.
Ontjes has won 502 games in his first 599 with the Dragons, which is second all-time in the KJCCC. Colby coach Darin Spence has 359 KJCCC wins, which is eighth most.
Since a 26-point loss to Dodge City on January 18, the Blue Dragons have regained their offensive stride after scoring only 41 points to the Conquistadors. In victories over Barton and Fort Hays Tech Northwest, the Blue Dragons are averaging 88.5 points per game, while shooting 45.8 percent overall and 37.5 percent from 3-point range. The Blue Dragons have hit 21 of their last 56 3-point attempts in the last two games.
Against Fort Hays Tech Northwest on Saturday at the Sports Arena, the Dragons posted the fourth-highest point total team history with the sixth-largest margin of victory in a 114-39 victory. All 11 Hutchinson players to suit up scored and six reached double figures as the Dragons shot 53.8 percent with 11 3-pointers and a season-low-tying six turnovers.
Under second-year head coach Darin Spence, Colby has already made a four-win improvement from last season. The Trojans are tied for seventh place in the KJCCC with Cloud County at 7-7. Colby fell to Coffeyville on Saturday 69-57. Former Blue Dragon Ishante Suttington had 28 points to lead the Trojans.
The Blue Dragons won their 20th consecutive game over Colby on November 26 with a 75-37 victory at the Sports Arena.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;had a double-double with 24 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/duncan_katie_ofa1">Katie Duncan</a>&nbsp;had 12 points and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/forbes_landon_o30r">Landon Forbes</a>&nbsp;had 10 points. Jera Kruleski had eight points to lead Colby.</div>

🏀 Ontjes to coach game No. 600 Wednesday as HutchCC travels to Colby

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1738121689948.jpeg" alt="Khalil Arnold and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team travels to play Colby at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (Paityn Kaminkow/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
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 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
After two tough home losses last week, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team is on the road Wednesday in order to regain some much-needed momentum as it heads into the final third of the 2024-25 season.
The Blue Dragons (13-7, 9-5 KJCCC) travel to Northwest Kansas to meet the Colby Trojans (11-9, 6-8 KJCCC) at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Colby Events Center.
The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 7:15 p.m. with Sean Boston (play-by-play) and&nbsp;Steve Carpenter (analyst) calling the action. The game will be streamed live and free on the Blue Dragon Sports Network beginning at 7:15 p.m.
BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL Hutchinson (13-7, 9-5) at Colby (11-9, 6-8) When: Wednesday, February 29, 2024 Where: Colby Event Center, Colby, KS Time: 7:30 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 7:15 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP);&nbsp;Steve Carpenter (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2027620">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 7:15 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_21_-_Colby_men.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>
Facing a two-game skid after home losses to Barton and Fort Hays Tech Northwest, the Blue Dragons are currently in fifth place in the 13-team Jayhawk Conference with a 9-5 record. The Dragons trail fourth-place Barton by one game and third-place Butler by 1.5 games.
The Blue Dragons play the two teams immediately behind them in the KJCCC standings this week. Colby is in seventh place three games behind the Blue Dragons. Independence, Saturday's Hutchinson opponent at the Sports Arena, is in sixth place 2.5 games behind the Dragons.
Both Hutchinson and Colby enter play on Wednesday on two-game losing streaks.
The Blue Dragons fell 91-86 to Barton last Wednesday before Fort Hays Tech Northwest dominated the final six minutes on Saturday in a 75-61 Blue Dragon loss, the first loss by Hutchinson of 10 or more points this season. Colby lost to Independence 104-86 and Coffeyville 83-65. The Trojans have dropped 3 of their last 4 games.
Hutchinson won a tight first meeting with Colby on November 26 at the Sports Arena.
D.J. Dudley topped off a career night with a game-winning three-point play with 2.3 seconds to play in regulation to complete a wild late-game comeback for an 81-80 win. Trailing by seven points with 2:36 remaining in the second half.
Trailing 77-72 with 23 seconds left,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/thornton_jaquez_fh4s">Jaquez Thornton</a>&nbsp;hit a long 3-pointer with 15 seconds left to pull the Dragons within 77-75. Khadir Muhammad hit two free throws for Colby with 14 seconds left for a four-point lead, but Thornton bombed away from deep again, hitting a 3-pointer with 8.5 seconds left to draw the Dragons within 79-78. The Dragons fouled Muhammad immediately and he hit 1 of 2 free throws with 7.4 seconds remaining. That set up Dudley's game-winning heroics.</div>

🏀 Blue Dragons travel to face Trojans Wednesday

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Douglas E. Pitzer, 72, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Halstead Health and Rehab, Halstead, KS. &nbsp;Doug was born May 15, 1952, in Sterling, KS, the son of John and Margery (Seacrest) Pitzer. &nbsp;

Doug graduated from Nickerson High School in 1970 and joined the United States Navy on April 11, 1971, and was honorably discharged on January 31, 1973. &nbsp;In 1975, Doug transferred over to the United States Army Reserves where he was in the 346th MP (Esc Gd) 89th ArCom SSG head of Maintenance. &nbsp;On July 6, 1974, Doug married Susan J. Miller in Hutchinson, KS. &nbsp; Doug worked for Master Halco as a branch manager and retired after 15 years. &nbsp;He enjoyed farming, raising horses and cattle. &nbsp;He also enjoyed camping and truck driving. &nbsp;Doug was a member of Faith Community Bible Church, Burrton, KS.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, John Lamb II.

Survivors include his wife, Susan J. Pitzer; daughter Courtney (Aaron) Thompson of Germany; siblings, Kennith (Karen) Pitzer, Cindy (Steve) Park; and four granddaughters, Katelyn Thompson, Kira (Braxton) Carr, Eliana Thompson and Anora Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Faith Community Bible Church, 219 N. Harvey St, Burrton, KS, with Pastor Travis Heneha officiating. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to Faith Community Bible Church or Cancer Center of Kansas and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Douglas E. Pitzer, 72, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Halstead Health and Rehab, Halstead, KS. &nbsp;Doug was born May 15, 1952, in Sterling, KS, the son of John and Margery (Seacrest) Pitzer. &nbsp;Doug graduated from Nickerson High School in 1970 and joined the United States Navy on April 11, 1971, and was honorably discharged on January 31, 1973. &nbsp;In 1975, Doug transferred over to the United States Army Reserves where he was in the 346th MP (Esc Gd) 89th ArCom SSG head of Maintenance. &nbsp;On July 6, 1974, Doug married Susan J. Miller in Hutchinson, KS. &nbsp; Doug worked for Master Halco as a branch manager and retired after 15 years. &nbsp;He enjoyed farming, raising horses and cattle. &nbsp;He also enjoyed camping and truck driving. &nbsp;Doug was a member of Faith Community Bible Church, Burrton, KS.Doug was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, John Lamb II.Survivors include his wife, Susan J. Pitzer; daughter Courtney (Aaron) Thompson of Germany; siblings, Kennith (Karen) Pitzer, Cindy (Steve) Park; and four granddaughters, Katelyn Thompson, Kira (Braxton) Carr, Eliana Thompson and Anora Thompson.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Faith Community Bible Church, 219 N. Harvey St, Burrton, KS, with Pastor Travis Heneha officiating. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to Faith Community Bible Church or Cancer Center of Kansas and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Douglas E. Pitzer |1952-2025|

Juanita Bacon, 95, died in Hutchinson, KS, on January 25, 2025. She was born to Charles and Mable (Templeton) Gallagher on September 11, 1929, in Parsons, KS.

Juanita married Robert C. Bacon in Los Angeles on March 11, 1952. He preceded her in death in 2006. Together, they raised their four children as the fourth generation on the family farm southeast of Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Education was a priority for Juanita and Bob, (who was a Kansas State University graduate). &nbsp; After graduating from Washington High School in Los Angeles, she attended the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), where she graduated as one of four women with a degree in accounting. She worked at the LA Times, spending time with William Randolph Hurst. After returning to Hutchinson and raising her children, she became a licensed insurance agent and finished her career with her own business. She was proud that between her children and grandchildren, they obtained 24 degrees (15 Bachelors, 8 Masters, and 1 Doctorate).&nbsp;

In addition to her work, Juanita was involved in multiple positions as a Park Place Christian Church member and served as the first female Kansas Wheat Commissioner. At one of her first meetings, where she always wore her red “power” suit, a male colleague told her that he would like a cup of coffee, and she responded with, “So would I,” and returned to the task at hand. Juanita and Bob were both actively involved with the Heifer Project Foundation. She also served on the Board of the Kansas Christian Home in Newton, KS. In her free time, she spent hours in front of her sewing machine making clothes for her children and amazing Halloween costumes for her grandchildren. &nbsp;

Juanita is survived by her children: Hannah Fenley, Kansas City, MO; and children Paul (Mackenzie) Fenley and Graham, Tulsa, OK; and Ann (Morgan) Harrison, Denver, CO;&nbsp;

Ruth (Craig) Gibson, Hutchinson, KS; daughters Alison Stanley and Welden and Hayden, Haven, KS; and Laura (Grant) Paitz, and Gwen, Drew and Nora, Wichita, KS;

Robert A. (Susan) Bacon, Hutchinson, KS; children Rachel (Daniel) Kelly and Derek, Leah and Maggie (sixth generation living on the Bacon farm), Hutchinson, KS; Caroline (Kevin) Bohling and Isaac, Henry, Wyatt, and Naomi, Hutchinson, KS; and Thomas Bacon, Cleveland, OH; Julia Bacon, Norman, OK; sons Kent (Matt Seichepine) Spitz, Shawnee, KS; and Luke (Allison) Spitz and Miley, Norman, OK.&nbsp;

In addition, Juanita is survived by her brother Bill Gallagher, of Grass Valley, CA and many nieces and nephews across the United States&nbsp;

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson. &nbsp;Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Juanita Bacon, 95, died in Hutchinson, KS, on January 25, 2025. She was born to Charles and Mable (Templeton) Gallagher on September 11, 1929, in Parsons, KS.Juanita married Robert C. Bacon in Los Angeles on March 11, 1952. He preceded her in death in 2006. Together, they raised their four children as the fourth generation on the family farm southeast of Hutchinson.&nbsp;Education was a priority for Juanita and Bob, (who was a Kansas State University graduate). &nbsp; After graduating from Washington High School in Los Angeles, she attended the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), where she graduated as one of four women with a degree in accounting. She worked at the LA Times, spending time with William Randolph Hurst. After returning to Hutchinson and raising her children, she became a licensed insurance agent and finished her career with her own business. She was proud that between her children and grandchildren, they obtained 24 degrees (15 Bachelors, 8 Masters, and 1 Doctorate).&nbsp;In addition to her work, Juanita was involved in multiple positions as a Park Place Christian Church member and served as the first female Kansas Wheat Commissioner. At one of her first meetings, where she always wore her red “power” suit, a male colleague told her that he would like a cup of coffee, and she responded with, “So would I,” and returned to the task at hand. Juanita and Bob were both actively involved with the Heifer Project Foundation. She also served on the Board of the Kansas Christian Home in Newton, KS. In her free time, she spent hours in front of her sewing machine making clothes for her children and amazing Halloween costumes for her grandchildren. &nbsp;Juanita is survived by her children: Hannah Fenley, Kansas City, MO; and children Paul (Mackenzie) Fenley and Graham, Tulsa, OK; and Ann (Morgan) Harrison, Denver, CO;&nbsp;Ruth (Craig) Gibson, Hutchinson, KS; daughters Alison Stanley and Welden and Hayden, Haven, KS; and Laura (Grant) Paitz, and Gwen, Drew and Nora, Wichita, KS;Robert A. (Susan) Bacon, Hutchinson, KS; children Rachel (Daniel) Kelly and Derek, Leah and Maggie (sixth generation living on the Bacon farm), Hutchinson, KS; Caroline (Kevin) Bohling and Isaac, Henry, Wyatt, and Naomi, Hutchinson, KS; and Thomas Bacon, Cleveland, OH; Julia Bacon, Norman, OK; sons Kent (Matt Seichepine) Spitz, Shawnee, KS; and Luke (Allison) Spitz and Miley, Norman, OK.&nbsp;In addition, Juanita is survived by her brother Bill Gallagher, of Grass Valley, CA and many nieces and nephews across the United States&nbsp;Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.&nbsp;Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, Hutchinson. &nbsp;Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

Juanita Bacon |1929-2025|

MAIZE, Kan. - The Hutch High Salthawk Girls basketball team traveled to Maize South High School to play in a game that was originally scheduled to be played on January 7th, but was postponed due to the winter storm that locked down most of Kansas that first week of January.

Maize South came out on top beating the Salthawks 46-38.

Little did the Salthawks know they would have to play the game without their leading scorer and rebounder, senior Kaia Smith. Smith was sidelined after having her wisdom teeth removed, but hopes to return to the lineup soon.

Short Smith, Hutchinson quickly allowed the 8-1 Mavericks to jump to an 11-0 lead, but for the remaining part of the game, Hutchinson played the Mavericks solid.

Midway through the first quarter, the Salthawks hit three straight baskets to pull within five at 11-6. Then trailed 15-6 at the end of the first quarter. Maize South pushed it to 23-12 at the half.

Hutch had it's biggest quarter in the fourth by scoring 18 points. Final score, Maize South 46, Hutch 38.

Senior Grace Posh led the Salthawks with 14 points. Tenley Keeton came off the bench to knock down 8, Ava Krone 7 and Lily Rodriguez 5.

Skylar Seals led Maize South with 14 including 4 three point baskets.

Hutch will now prepare to compete in the Mid-America Classic in McPherson beginning with playing Dodge City next Thursday, January 30th at 4:35pm.

Maize South will participate in the El Dorado Wildcat Tournament.

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 </figure>MAIZE, Kan. - The Hutch High Salthawk Girls basketball team traveled to Maize South High School to play in a game that was originally scheduled to be played on January 7th, but was postponed due to the winter storm that locked down most of Kansas that first week of January.Maize South came out on top beating the Salthawks 46-38.Little did the Salthawks know they would have to play the game without their leading scorer and rebounder, senior Kaia Smith. Smith was sidelined after having her wisdom teeth removed, but hopes to return to the lineup soon.Short Smith, Hutchinson quickly allowed the 8-1 Mavericks to jump to an 11-0 lead, but for the remaining part of the game, Hutchinson played the Mavericks solid.Midway through the first quarter, the Salthawks hit three straight baskets to pull within five at 11-6. Then trailed 15-6 at the end of the first quarter. Maize South pushed it to 23-12 at the half.Hutch had it's biggest quarter in the fourth by scoring 18 points. Final score, Maize South 46, Hutch 38.Senior Grace Posh led the Salthawks with 14 points. Tenley Keeton came off the bench to knock down 8, Ava Krone 7 and Lily Rodriguez 5.Skylar Seals led Maize South with 14 including 4 three point baskets.Hutch will now prepare to compete in the Mid-America Classic in McPherson beginning with playing Dodge City next Thursday, January 30th at 4:35pm.Maize South will participate in the El Dorado Wildcat Tournament.

🏀 Shorthanded Salthawk Girls drop road game to Maize South

HUTCHINSON, Kan (Hutch Rec)&nbsp;— Hutch Rec has scheduled their annual Daddy Daughter Date Night for Feb. 6.

Whether you're a dad, uncle, grandparent, or other special person in a young girl's life, Hutch Rec has the event for you and your special girl.&nbsp;

The Daddy Daughter Date Night is set for 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Court on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.&nbsp;

For further information or to purchase tickets, you can visit the Hutch Rec <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog/index/4822617ad4d579f8f30459f287b65ead?filter=c2VhcmNoPURhZGR5">website.</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan (Hutch Rec)&nbsp;— Hutch Rec has scheduled their annual Daddy Daughter Date Night for Feb. 6.Whether you're a dad, uncle, grandparent, or other special person in a young girl's life, Hutch Rec has the event for you and your special girl.&nbsp;The Daddy Daughter Date Night is set for 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Court on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.&nbsp;For further information or to purchase tickets, you can visit the Hutch Rec <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog/index/4822617ad4d579f8f30459f287b65ead?filter=c2VhcmNoPURhZGR5">website.</a>&nbsp;

Hutch Rec sets date for Daddy Daughter Date Night 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The rehabilitation project at the old Landmark Hotel is set to begin in February.  

Lori Meyer Dick told Hutch Post that they had meeting with the subcontractors and that on Wednesday they “put the hammer down” to start the rehabilitation. &nbsp;

It was 22 months ago that they began writing the grant paperwork to begin the rehabilitation. &nbsp;They do have a construction plan and hope to have the apartments ready for occupancy in mid 2026. &nbsp;&nbsp;

However, because of the historical nature of the building, they have made some changes to the floor plan, and instead of the original 40 expected apartments they will now only have 36. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This is because they must keep the hallway plan as it is. &nbsp;The Landmark Hotel is a historical site and is on both the National Register of Historical Places and the Kansas Register of Historic Places. &nbsp;&nbsp;

She addressed the concern about parking for the apartments.  She stated that they own the property to the north of the hotel, and that the architect is working on a gated parking lot for tenants. &nbsp;

You can see their progress on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571926182197" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBSHutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The rehabilitation project at the old Landmark Hotel is set to begin in February. Lori Meyer Dick told Hutch Post that they had meeting with the subcontractors and that on Wednesday they “put the hammer down” to start the rehabilitation. &nbsp;It was 22 months ago that they began writing the grant paperwork to begin the rehabilitation. &nbsp;They do have a construction plan and hope to have the apartments ready for occupancy in mid 2026. &nbsp;&nbsp;However, because of the historical nature of the building, they have made some changes to the floor plan, and instead of the original 40 expected apartments they will now only have 36. &nbsp;&nbsp;This is because they must keep the hallway plan as it is. &nbsp;The Landmark Hotel is a historical site and is on both the National Register of Historical Places and the Kansas Register of Historic Places. &nbsp;&nbsp;She addressed the concern about parking for the apartments. She stated that they own the property to the north of the hotel, and that the architect is working on a gated parking lot for tenants. &nbsp;You can see their progress on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571926182197" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.

Meyer Landmark rehabilitation to begin in February 

The rosters for the&nbsp;annual Eight-Man All-Star Games have been revealed. The game will be played on Saturday, June 7 in Beloit. The rosters were voted on&nbsp;by the Eight-Man Football Coaches Association.

The Division II game will kickoff at 10 a.m. while the Division I game will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Hutch Post area selections include&nbsp;Ry Kooiman (Central Christian School), Keaton Miller (Central Christian School), Connor Fowler (Fairfield), Garrett Lanning (Fairfield), Kyler Bergkamp (Little River) and Ruxton Birdsong (Little River).

Central Christian School head coach Matt Barnett and Fairfield head coach Kyle Finder were both selected as assistant coaches for the Division II West Team.

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostThe rosters for the&nbsp;annual Eight-Man All-Star Games have been revealed. The game will be played on Saturday, June 7 in Beloit. The rosters were voted on&nbsp;by the Eight-Man Football Coaches Association.The Division II game will kickoff at 10 a.m. while the Division I game will begin at 1:30 p.m.Hutch Post area selections include&nbsp;Ry Kooiman (Central Christian School), Keaton Miller (Central Christian School), Connor Fowler (Fairfield), Garrett Lanning (Fairfield), Kyler Bergkamp (Little River) and Ruxton Birdsong (Little River).Central Christian School head coach Matt Barnett and Fairfield head coach Kyle Finder were both selected as assistant coaches for the Division II West Team.<div>EIGHT-MAN ALL-STAR GAME SELECTIONS &nbsp; DIVISION I &nbsp; EAST &nbsp; Kyler Bergkamp, Little River; Ruxton Birdsong, Little River; Cade Brokes, Sylvan-Lucas; Luke Budke, Chase County; Lucky Cherico, Sedan; Trent Haag, West Elk; Aiden Hekele, Central Plains; Dante Henley, Central-Burden; Eli Hurley, Central Plains; Josh Hutchinson, Oswego; Colton Isch, Madison; Creyo Koop, West Elk; Brodin Koch, Clifton-Clyde; Trextin Koch, Clifton-Clyde; Cooper McDill, Rock Hills; Rayden Myers, Oswego; Oliver Nobert, Clifton-Clyde; Logan Renken, Little River; Victor Ruiz-Torres, Ell-Saline; Jacob Tillberg, Ell-Saline. &nbsp; Coaches &ndash; Derick Budke, Chase County (head); Colby Hamel, Lincoln; JD Johnson, Central Plains. &nbsp; WEST &nbsp; Duncan Bell, Hoxie; Dorian Culwell, Rawlins County; Graeden Dienes, WaKeeney; Zac Hendrickson, South Gray; Khris Hermosillo, Wichita County; Alex Holguin, Meade; Cordell Jordan, Oxford; Zach Kraft, Kinsley; Damien Loewen, South Gray; Easton Nickelson, Hoxie; Caleb Noble, Ellis; Camden Polifka, Quinter; JT Prusa, South Central; Jase Rutherford, South Central; Jamie Sarmiento, South Central; Ryan Sramek, Rawlins County; Dayton Stephen, Hill City; Juan Tapia, Wichita County; Sam Watkins, Hoxie; Max Witham, Wichita County. &nbsp; Coaches &ndash; Aaron Sramek, Rawlins County (head); Brett Westrup, South Central; Lance Baar, Hoxie. &nbsp; DIVISION II &nbsp; EAST &nbsp; Eli Broxterman, Axtell; Rilyn Buessing, Axtell; Andy Cooper, Pike Valley; Dalton Garman, Osborne; Jaedon Granere, Marmaton Valley; Parker Haid, Burlingame; Trent Hardin, Frankfort; Daltyn Heinen, Axtell; Camron Jueneman, Hanover; Andrew Konrade, Lebo; Brayden Lawson, Marmaton Valley; Lane Loiseau, Frankfort; Gentry McGhee, Colony-Crest; Carter Olson, Frankfort; Zach Oswald, Lebo; Miles Rickard, Pike Valley; Gage Seifried, Osborne; Landon Sump, Blue Valley-Randolph; JD Tyson, Burlingame; Dane Winters, Burlingame. &nbsp; Coach &ndash; Max Mickunas, Marmaton Valley (head); Jeff Slater, Burlingame; Nick McAnulty, Colony-Crest. &nbsp; WEST &nbsp; Cale Braun, Victoria; Kolson Cook, Bucklin; Connor Fowler, Fairfield; Wyatt Griffin, Victoria; Rhett Kats, Logan-Palco; Lucas Kirk, Bucklin; Ry Kooiman, Hutchinson Central Christian; travis Korbe, Wallace County; Garrett Lanning, Fairfield; Jeb Miller, Victoria; Keaton Miller, Hutchinson Central Christian; Kyler Murphy, Norwich; Ryland Price, Dighton; Kaden Redburn, Wheatland-Grinnell; Dawson Ruff, Hodgeman County; Hazen Rydquist, Hodgeman County; Jesse Smith, Minneola; Caleb Sparks, Logan-Palco; Carter Swingle, Attica; George von Leonrod, Dighton. &nbsp; Coaches &ndash; Trever Powell, Bucklin (head); Matt Barnett, Hutchinson Central Christian; Kyle Finder, Fairfield.</div>

🏈 CCS and Fairfield well represented on KEMFA All-Star Game rosters

&nbsp;David Charles "Dave" Brill, 81, of Wichita, KS, passed away on January 20, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. He was born on February 18, 1943, in Dodge City, KS, to Claude and Pauline (Ary) Brill.&nbsp;

David graduated from Lewis High School in 1961 and earned his bachelor's degree in business from the University of Kansas in 1965. A natural athlete, he participated in basketball, football, and track at Lewis High School. He attended the University of Kansas on a full basketball scholarship and was proud to play for the Jayhawks from 1961 to 1965. After college, David worked for Farmland Industries for over 30 years, a career well-suited to his upbringing and experience working on the Brill family farm.&nbsp;

With his outgoing and friendly personality, David never met a stranger. Wherever he traveled, he seemed to know someone. He remained an avid supporter of his beloved Jayhawks, attending both football and basketball games. He also enjoyed playing golf, boating, and spending time at his Oklahoma lake house with his wife, Donna Sue Frey, whom he married on April 8, 2000, in Hutchinson, KS. David had a gift for working with his hands and could create or fix nearly anything.&nbsp;

David is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Donna Brill of Wichita; his sister, Patty Foss (Dan) of Hutchinson; his niece, Tara Connors; and his great-nieces, Dorian Connors and Tenley Connors, all of Tampa, FL. After marrying Donna, David's family grew to include her daughter, Kim Letellier (Bruce) of Los Alamos, NM; grandchildren, Bethany Unruh (Phil) and Bryant Letellier; and great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jaxon Unruh, with one on the way. David is also survived by numerous cousins, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.&nbsp;

David was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Pauline Brill; his niece, Amanda Foss; and his nephew, Tyler Foss.&nbsp;

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Mike Whitworth officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Friends may sign the guestbook from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, January 29, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczNzQ5NzcyMjM0NjUxNiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view David's funeral service.</a>

Memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Hospice House, the Tyler Foss Memorial Fund (located at the Hutchinson Community Foundation), or the Williams Education Fund (benefiting student-athletes at the University of Kansas), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>&nbsp;David Charles "Dave" Brill, 81, of Wichita, KS, passed away on January 20, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. He was born on February 18, 1943, in Dodge City, KS, to Claude and Pauline (Ary) Brill.&nbsp;David graduated from Lewis High School in 1961 and earned his bachelor's degree in business from the University of Kansas in 1965. A natural athlete, he participated in basketball, football, and track at Lewis High School. He attended the University of Kansas on a full basketball scholarship and was proud to play for the Jayhawks from 1961 to 1965. After college, David worked for Farmland Industries for over 30 years, a career well-suited to his upbringing and experience working on the Brill family farm.&nbsp;With his outgoing and friendly personality, David never met a stranger. Wherever he traveled, he seemed to know someone. He remained an avid supporter of his beloved Jayhawks, attending both football and basketball games. He also enjoyed playing golf, boating, and spending time at his Oklahoma lake house with his wife, Donna Sue Frey, whom he married on April 8, 2000, in Hutchinson, KS. David had a gift for working with his hands and could create or fix nearly anything.&nbsp;David is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Donna Brill of Wichita; his sister, Patty Foss (Dan) of Hutchinson; his niece, Tara Connors; and his great-nieces, Dorian Connors and Tenley Connors, all of Tampa, FL. After marrying Donna, David's family grew to include her daughter, Kim Letellier (Bruce) of Los Alamos, NM; grandchildren, Bethany Unruh (Phil) and Bryant Letellier; and great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jaxon Unruh, with one on the way. David is also survived by numerous cousins, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.&nbsp;David was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Pauline Brill; his niece, Amanda Foss; and his nephew, Tyler Foss.&nbsp;The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Mike Whitworth officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp;Friends may sign the guestbook from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, January 29, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczNzQ5NzcyMjM0NjUxNiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view David's funeral service.</a>Memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Hospice House, the Tyler Foss Memorial Fund (located at the Hutchinson Community Foundation), or the Williams Education Fund (benefiting student-athletes at the University of Kansas), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

David "Dave" C. Brill | 1943 - 2025 |

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Hutch High Salthawk Boys Basketball team will travel to McPherson today to participate in the opening round of the 2025 McPherson Invitational vs Blue Valley West out of Overland Park, Kansas at 4:35pm..&nbsp;

Catch all the action on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm</a> with the award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew, consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play call and Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato with in-depth analysis. Pregame starts at 4:15 p.m. followed by the opening tip at 4:35 p.m.&nbsp; Be sure and download the KWBW app from your favorite app store.

McPherson High School will provide all of the games on the McPherson High Activity YouTube Channel&nbsp; without audio.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@McPhersonHighSchoolActivities/streams">Hutchinson vs Blue Valley West</a>

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 </figure>McPHERSON, Kan. — The Hutch High Salthawk Boys Basketball team will travel to McPherson today to participate in the opening round of the 2025 McPherson Invitational vs Blue Valley West out of Overland Park, Kansas at 4:35pm..&nbsp;Audio Steam and local radio information:Catch all the action on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm</a> with the award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew, consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play call and Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato with in-depth analysis. Pregame starts at 4:15 p.m. followed by the opening tip at 4:35 p.m.&nbsp; Be sure and download the KWBW app from your favorite app store.Video Stream:McPherson High School will provide all of the games on the McPherson High Activity YouTube Channel&nbsp; without audio.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@McPhersonHighSchoolActivities/streams">Hutchinson vs Blue Valley West</a>

🎧🎥🏀 Hutch High Boys open Mac Invitational vs Blue Valley West

Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the unit block of South Main on the west side.

In 1906, automobiles started showing up in Hutchinson, but don't forget about motorcycles. They were becoming extremely popular too and dealerships were the key to distribution.

The Excelsior Company of Chicago was originally a bicycle builder. The company introduced its first motorcycle in 1905. The Hutchinson Cycle Company at 3 S. Main became the company's dealer. The first photo shows that dealership as well as the Oxford Cafe at 5 S. Main in 1912.

The 1912 Excelsior Auto Cycle had more horsepower than the 1911 model and they dropped the price, so it was selling like hotcakes. The second photo shows an original 1912 Excelsior Twin with belt drive.

A 1912 Excelsior was the first motorcycle to be officially timed at a speed of 100 mph. The Excelsior Co. was later bought out by Schwinn and ceased motorcycle production in 1931 because of the Great Depression. The third photo shows the 3 S. Main location today: the south part of Apron Strings, owned by Anne Dowell, and Keller Music at 5 S. Main, owned by David Keller.

To purchase a photo print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

<a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a>

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 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the unit block of South Main on the west side.In 1906, automobiles started showing up in Hutchinson, but don't forget about motorcycles. They were becoming extremely popular too and dealerships were the key to distribution.The Excelsior Company of Chicago was originally a bicycle builder. The company introduced its first motorcycle in 1905. The Hutchinson Cycle Company at 3 S. Main became the company's dealer. The first photo shows that dealership as well as the Oxford Cafe at 5 S. Main in 1912.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737559531423.png" alt="Hutchinson Cycle Co. - feat. Excelsior Auto Cycle - 1912 - 3 S. Main. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>The 1912 Excelsior Auto Cycle had more horsepower than the 1911 model and they dropped the price, so it was selling like hotcakes. The second photo shows an original 1912 Excelsior Twin with belt drive.<figure>
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 </figure>A 1912 Excelsior was the first motorcycle to be officially timed at a speed of 100 mph. The Excelsior Co. was later bought out by Schwinn and ceased motorcycle production in 1931 because of the Great Depression. The third photo shows the 3 S. Main location today: the south part of Apron Strings, owned by Anne Dowell, and Keller Music at 5 S. Main, owned by David Keller.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737559690495.png" alt="Hutchinson Cycle Co. - Apron Strings - 3 S. Main - Dec. 15, 2024. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>To purchase a photo print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a>

📷 Throwback Thursday: Hutchinson Cycle Co. - Vol. 106

Carol F. Shannon, 86, of Hutchinson, died January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. She was born September 18, 1938, in Ellsworth, KS, to Ralph and Mildred (Vodraska) Vopat.&nbsp;

Carol graduated from Ellsworth High School with the class of 1956. She earned her bachelors of Arts degree in 1960 from Marymount College while minoring in Chemistry and English. Carol was a social worker for the state of Kansas, working with many families, until her retirement in 1995 when she began substitute teaching around Reno County.

Carol had a great love for animals, especially miniature Schnauzers and her outside feline friends. She never turned down a rousing card game and took great delight in winning against her beloved children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

On May 19, 1962, Carol married her beloved husband, James Leland Shannon, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth, where she was a lifelong member. They shared nearly 38 beautiful years of marriage before his death on February 5, 2000.&nbsp;

Carol is survived by: son, James Leland Shannon II and wife Karen of Hutchinson; daughter, Donna Richards of Pretty Prairie; grandchildren, Garieth Shannon of Hutchinson, Rachel A. Shannon and husband Alexander Ratzlaff of Hutchinson, Selena Wapelhorst of Wichita; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Ralph and Mildred Vopat; husband, James L. Shannon; infant son, Clarence J. “CJ” Shannon; granddaughter, Rebecca “Becca” Shannon; siblings, Evelyn Arensman, Mona Brubaker, Edward Vopat, infant brother, William Vopat; several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be at 11a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 911 N. Kansas Ave, Ellsworth, KS, with Father Stanley Basil officiating. Inurnment will follow at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, Ellsworth. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67501

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 </figure>Carol F. Shannon, 86, of Hutchinson, died January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. She was born September 18, 1938, in Ellsworth, KS, to Ralph and Mildred (Vodraska) Vopat.&nbsp;Carol graduated from Ellsworth High School with the class of 1956. She earned her bachelors of Arts degree in 1960 from Marymount College while minoring in Chemistry and English. Carol was a social worker for the state of Kansas, working with many families, until her retirement in 1995 when she began substitute teaching around Reno County.Carol had a great love for animals, especially miniature Schnauzers and her outside feline friends. She never turned down a rousing card game and took great delight in winning against her beloved children and grandchildren.&nbsp;On May 19, 1962, Carol married her beloved husband, James Leland Shannon, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth, where she was a lifelong member. They shared nearly 38 beautiful years of marriage before his death on February 5, 2000.&nbsp;Carol is survived by: son, James Leland Shannon II and wife Karen of Hutchinson; daughter, Donna Richards of Pretty Prairie; grandchildren, Garieth Shannon of Hutchinson, Rachel A. Shannon and husband Alexander Ratzlaff of Hutchinson, Selena Wapelhorst of Wichita; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by: her parents, Ralph and Mildred Vopat; husband, James L. Shannon; infant son, Clarence J. “CJ” Shannon; granddaughter, Rebecca “Becca” Shannon; siblings, Evelyn Arensman, Mona Brubaker, Edward Vopat, infant brother, William Vopat; several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.&nbsp;Memorial service will be at 11a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 911 N. Kansas Ave, Ellsworth, KS, with Father Stanley Basil officiating. Inurnment will follow at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, Ellsworth. Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67501

Carol F. Shannon  |1938-2025|

A limited quantity of tickets for the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale to the public at 11 a.m. 

Fans can purchase tickets online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/tickets">www.chiefs.com/tickets</a>&nbsp;at that time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Chiefs will host the Buffalo Bills in the championship game, the seventh straight AFC title game appearance for Kansas City. The game will kickoff at 5:30 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS, while you can also listen to the game on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) in the Hutchinson area.

Delivery of all tickets to the AFC Championship Game is mobile-only and there is a six-ticket limit per purchaser. The ticket office will not be open for any walk-up sales for AFC Championship Game tickets. 

Parking passes for the AFC Championship Game are also on sale at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/tickets/">www.chiefs.com/tickets/</a>. As has been the case all season long, all parking is mobile-entry only, so fans must purchase parking passes online in advance as payment will not be accepted at the parking tollgates.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>A limited quantity of tickets for the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale to the public at 11 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/tickets">www.chiefs.com/tickets</a>&nbsp;at that time.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chiefs will host the Buffalo Bills in the championship game, the seventh straight AFC title game appearance for Kansas City. The game will kickoff at 5:30 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS, while you can also listen to the game on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) in the Hutchinson area.Delivery of all tickets to the AFC Championship Game is mobile-only and there is a six-ticket limit per purchaser. The ticket office will not be open for any walk-up sales for AFC Championship Game tickets. Parking passes for the AFC Championship Game are also on sale at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/tickets/">www.chiefs.com/tickets/</a>. As has been the case all season long, all parking is mobile-entry only, so fans must purchase parking passes online in advance as payment will not be accepted at the parking tollgates.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 AFC Championship Game tickets go on sale at 11 a.m.

Judy Avila-West 54, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025 at St.Teresa Hospital, Wichita Kansas. She was born October 1, 1970 to John Avila and Terri Crane in Hutchinson Kansas

Judy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1989.

Judy worked at various jobs over the years including the Hutchinson News.

The most important things in life to Judy were her children and grandchildren, as well as her pets Freddy and CeCe. 

Judy was known for her wit and sarcastic humor, that brought a lot of laughter to others.

She is survived by her children Maddison (Corey) Pittman, Clearwater Kansas, TJ West, Wichita, and stepdaughter Te'a Frieze, Hutchinson.  Her Father John (Bonnie) Avila, and stepfather Jerry Bribriesca. Her siblings; Michael Avila Georgetown Texas, Dustin and Felix( BJ) Bribiesca, Ryan Fry Hutchinson, and Elizabeth Buchanan Goddard Kansas. Her grandchildren McKynlee, Macelynn and Seylor Pittman Clearwater Kansas. She also loved her many Nieces and Nephews.

She is preceded in death by her Mother, Terri (Crane) Bribiesca, Grandmother, Katie White Hutchinson, and Grandparents, Fred and Grace Avila Buhler Kansas.

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 </figure>Judy Avila-West 54, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025 at St.Teresa Hospital, Wichita Kansas. She was born October 1, 1970 to John Avila and Terri Crane in Hutchinson KansasJudy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1989.In 1993 she married Tim West.Judy worked at various jobs over the years including the Hutchinson News.The most important things in life to Judy were her children and grandchildren, as well as her pets Freddy and CeCe. Judy was known for her wit and sarcastic humor, that brought a lot of laughter to others.She is survived by her children Maddison (Corey) Pittman, Clearwater Kansas, TJ West, Wichita, and stepdaughter Te'a Frieze, Hutchinson. Her Father John (Bonnie) Avila, and stepfather Jerry Bribriesca. Her siblings; Michael Avila Georgetown Texas, Dustin and Felix( BJ) Bribiesca, Ryan Fry Hutchinson, and Elizabeth Buchanan Goddard Kansas. Her grandchildren McKynlee, Macelynn and Seylor Pittman Clearwater Kansas. She also loved her many Nieces and Nephews.She is preceded in death by her Mother, Terri (Crane) Bribiesca, Grandmother, Katie White Hutchinson, and Grandparents, Fred and Grace Avila Buhler Kansas.

Judy Avila West |1970-2025|

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson High Basketball earned a split with Great Bend on Homecoming night at the Salthawk Activity Center last night with the Salthawk girls pulling away from the Panthers in the second half to win 53-22. Hutch High boys was not as lucky as Great Bend poured in on in the second half to pull away with a 67-37 win over the Salthawks..

The Salthawk girls took advantage of knocking down 12 three point baskets in the second half to pull away from the Panthers 53-22.

After a really slow start including only one basket scored in the first quarter and that was a banked in three point shot by Kaia Smith, the Salthawks blitzed the Panthers in the second half.

Hutch was led by Kaia Smith's 22 points as she cashed in on a great third quarter with 13 points scored. Grace Posh added 13 and Tenley Keeton came off the bench to add seven points. Freshman Lynnea Alverez hit two huge 3 point baskets in the 2nd quarter to jump start a big Salthawk run to finish with six points.

Defense was solid again for the Salthawks as they forced 22 Great Bend turnovers in total.

Hutchinson (5-1) now host the Derby Panthers on Tuesday night in a stand alone game at 7:30pm at the Salthawk Activity Center. the JV team will play at 6pm. KWBW will broadcast the varsity game with pregame at 7:15pm.

After a great game Tuesday night versus Valley Center, the Salthawk Boys hit a wall on Friday allowing Great Bend to turn a seven point 32-25 lead into a 30 point rout in the second half to fall to the Panthers 67-37 in the late game on Friday night.

Great Bend attacked the rim all night long and either was successful in getting a follow-up basket or was fouled to pull away from Hutchinson.

Great Bend held the Salthawks to only one Terrell King third quarter basket and two Levi Kepler free throws as the Panthers only allowed those four third quarter points.

King led Hutchinson in scoring with 10 points, Taishaun Govain added eight.

It was only the second loss of the season for the Salthawks after losing an opening season game to the Maize Eagles back in December.

The Panthers were led by junior sensation Ian Premer's 22 points and Ben Nicholson's 13 points

The Salthawk next game will be Thursday afternoon in McPherson as they drew Blue Valley West out of Overland Park, Kansas in the first day of the McPherson Invitationals at 4:35pm. 

You can catch all the action of KWBW Radio at 1450 AM/98.5 FM or download the KWBW app as well. All tournament games will be streamed on the McPherson High School Activities Network on YouTube.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson High Basketball earned a split with Great Bend on Homecoming night at the Salthawk Activity Center last night with the Salthawk girls pulling away from the Panthers in the second half to win 53-22. Hutch High boys was not as lucky as Great Bend poured in on in the second half to pull away with a 67-37 win over the Salthawks..Girls Recap:&nbsp;The Salthawk girls took advantage of knocking down 12 three point baskets in the second half to pull away from the Panthers 53-22.After a really slow start including only one basket scored in the first quarter and that was a banked in three point shot by Kaia Smith, the Salthawks blitzed the Panthers in the second half.Hutch was led by Kaia Smith's 22 points as she cashed in on a great third quarter with 13 points scored. Grace Posh added 13 and Tenley Keeton came off the bench to add seven points. Freshman Lynnea Alverez hit two huge 3 point baskets in the 2nd quarter to jump start a big Salthawk run to finish with six points.Defense was solid again for the Salthawks as they forced 22 Great Bend turnovers in total.Hutchinson (5-1) now host the Derby Panthers on Tuesday night in a stand alone game at 7:30pm at the Salthawk Activity Center. the JV team will play at 6pm. KWBW will broadcast the varsity game with pregame at 7:15pm.Boys Recap:After a great game Tuesday night versus Valley Center, the Salthawk Boys hit a wall on Friday allowing Great Bend to turn a seven point 32-25 lead into a 30 point rout in the second half to fall to the Panthers 67-37 in the late game on Friday night.Great Bend attacked the rim all night long and either was successful in getting a follow-up basket or was fouled to pull away from Hutchinson.Great Bend held the Salthawks to only one Terrell King third quarter basket and two Levi Kepler free throws as the Panthers only allowed those four third quarter points.King led Hutchinson in scoring with 10 points, Taishaun Govain added eight.It was only the second loss of the season for the Salthawks after losing an opening season game to the Maize Eagles back in December.The Panthers were led by junior sensation Ian Premer's 22 points and Ben Nicholson's 13 pointsThe Salthawk next game will be Thursday afternoon in McPherson as they drew Blue Valley West out of Overland Park, Kansas in the first day of the McPherson Invitationals at 4:35pm. You can catch all the action of KWBW Radio at 1450 AM/98.5 FM or download the KWBW app as well. All tournament games will be streamed on the McPherson High School Activities Network on YouTube.

🏀 Hutch High split games with Great Bend

Berean Academy 51, Wichita Central Christian 32

Bishop Seabury 76, Kansas City Christian 58

Carl Junction, Mo. 57, Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 48

East (Kansas City), Mo. 62, Bishop Miege 39

Wheatland-Grinnell 48, Northern Valley 37

Wichita Sunrise 57, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 33

Berean Academy 36, Wichita Central Christian 17

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 </figure>Friday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Abilene 68, Concordia 54Andale 57, Haven 53Andover 80, Arkansas City 46Andover Central 75, Wichita Campus 51Atchison 41, KC Washington 26BV Northwest 54, BV Southwest 52, OTBaxter Springs 60, Columbus 38Belle Plaine def. Douglass, forfeitBerean Academy 51, Wichita Central Christian 32Bishop Seabury 76, Kansas City Christian 58Bonner Springs 65, Eudora 51Buhler 62, Clearwater 27Burlingame 51, Madison 39Burlington 71, Eureka 13Canton-Galva 42, Goessel 37Carl Junction, Mo. 57, Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 48Central Heights 50, Arma-Northeast 49Chanute 62, Independence 52Cheney 87, Kingman 23Chetopa 40, Southern Coffey County 16Coffeyville 48, Fort Scott 40Colby 51, Scott City 47Council Grove 48, Chase County 41De Soto 65, Lansing 44Dodge City 81, Liberal 53East (Kansas City), Mo. 62, Bishop Miege 39Ell-Saline 68, Sedgwick 21Erie 61, Cornerstone Family 48Frontenac 56, Girard 46Goodland 64, Cimarron 34Great Bend 67, Hutchinson 37Hartford 57, Waverly 45Hays 69, Garden City 50Hesston 40, Hillsboro 32Highland Park 91, KC Harmon 21Horton 64, Pleasant Ridge 61Hoxie 73, Oberlin-Decatur 46Humboldt 52, Cherryvale 12Jefferson North 51, Valley Falls 48Jefferson West 52, Hiawatha 48Junction City 69, Topeka 46KC Piper 71, Basehor-Linwood 54Kapaun Mount Carmel 74, Wichita North 37Lebo 65, Northern Heights 55Lincoln East, Neb. 50, Blue Valley 42Lincoln Southeast, Neb. 55, BV North 51Logan 62, Weskan 56Lyons 53, Republic County 32Macksville 69, Ellinwood 40Maize 59, Valley Center 55Manhattan 45, Topeka Hayden 42Marion 58, Inman 43Nemaha Central 59, Holton 38Newton 57, Goddard 25Norton 59, Phillipsburg 50Olathe East 67, Lawrence Free State 25Osage City 66, Lyndon 56Oskaloosa 66, Atchison County 33Perry-Lecompton 59, Rossville 50Pike Valley 56, Natoma 19Pratt 44, Hoisington 32Remington 62, Hutchinson Trinity 60Rock Creek 84, Chapman 26Rock Hills 56, Stockton 28Rockhurst, Mo. 55, St. Thomas Aquinas 54Sabetha 53, Riley County 33Salina Central 41, Goddard-Eisenhower 31St Marys 68, Royal Valley 54Stanton County 70, Sublette 43Topeka West 63, KC Turner 41Wabaunsee 45, Mission Valley 40Wamego 57, Marysville 52Washburn Rural 42, Emporia 28Wellington 58, Winfield 45Wheatland-Grinnell 48, Northern Valley 37Wichita Collegiate 76, Augusta 58Wichita Heights 57, Wichita Northwest 52Wichita Sunrise 57, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 33Wichita Trinity 46, Chaparral 34Friday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Abilene 49, Concordia 45Andale 53, Haven 49Andover 69, Arkansas City 41Andover Central 60, Wichita Campus 15Augusta 45, Wichita Collegiate 34BV Northwest 53, BV Southwest 43Belle Plaine 51, Douglass 40Berean Academy 36, Wichita Central Christian 17Bucklin 39, Meade 27Buhler 40, Clearwater 39Canton-Galva 42, Goessel 37Central Heights 42, Arma-Northeast 27Chase County 57, Council Grove 37Cheney 61, Kingman 28Coffeyville 48, Fort Scott 47, OTColby 48, Scott City 42Columbus 45, Baxter Springs 12Conway Springs 46, Wichita Independent 16De Soto 70, Lansing 20Douglass, Okla. 53, Wichita Life Prep 38El Dorado Springs, Mo. 41, Chanute Christian 14Ellinwood 65, Macksville 42Ellsworth 54, Salina Sacred Heart 51Elyria Christian 41, Centre 17Erie 49, Cornerstone Family 38Eudora 50, Bonner Springs 43Girard 54, Frontenac 46Goddard 45, Newton 25Goodland 57, Cimarron 33Hays 63, Garden City 21Hesston 39, Hillsboro 30Hiawatha 48, Jefferson West 41Highland Park 61, KC Harmon 10Horton 54, Pleasant Ridge 39Hoxie 45, Oberlin-Decatur 38Humboldt 42, Cherryvale 31Hutchinson 53, Great Bend 22Independence 33, Chanute 30Inman 69, Marion 23Jefferson North 51, Valley Falls 48KC Piper 66, Basehor-Linwood 29KC Washington 57, Atchison 42Kapaun Mount Carmel 77, Wichita North 18Lawrence 41, Mill Valley 38Lebo 69, Northern Heights 12Liberal 57, Dodge City 31Lincoln East, Neb. 48, Blue Valley 37Lincoln East, Neb. 48, Blue Valley Randolph 37Linn 55, Washington County 48Madison 58, Burlingame 37Maize 62, Valley Center 40Maize South 62, Salina South 40Moundridge 65, Wichita Classical 36Nemaha Central 42, Holton 20Oakley 45, Trego 21Olathe East 45, Lawrence Free State 33Osage City 51, Lyndon 21Phillipsburg 41, Norton 19Prairie View 83, Osawatomie 8Pratt Skyline 55, Fairfield 48Quinter 51, Wallace County 49Remington 56, Hutchinson Trinity 31Riley County 47, Sabetha 18Rock Creek 49, Chapman 35Rossville 53, Perry-Lecompton 44Salina Central 50, Goddard-Eisenhower 33Santa Fe Trail 60, Anderson County 36South Barber 42, Cunningham 31South Gray 66, Minneola 18Southeast of Saline 54, Clay Center 46Southwestern Hts. 49, Syracuse 17St Marys 51, Royal Valley 37St Paul 52, Crest 34Stanton County 61, Sublette 18Topeka 80, Junction City 33Topeka Hayden 54, Manhattan 47Topeka West 67, KC Turner 37Valley Center 45, Maize 34Wabaunsee 48, Mission Valley 19Wamego 45, Marysville 30Washburn Rural 55, Emporia 24Washington Deaf, Wash. 34, Kansas Deaf 25Wellington 63, Winfield 15Weskan 34, Logan 33Wichita Bishop Carroll 63, Wichita Southeast 37Wichita Heights 61, Wichita Northwest 23

🏀 EAGLE Media Scoreboard from Friday, January 17th games

Donna Marie (Schrag) Wedel, 87, of South Hutchinson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. &nbsp;She was born October 21, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Herman H. and Viola (Graber) Schrag.

Donna was raised in Pretty Prairie and graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1955. Following a high school courtship, she married the love of her life, Harland Wayne Wedel, on October 27, 1955, in Pretty Prairie. &nbsp;They were blessed with almost 62 years of marriage.&nbsp;

In 1957, Donna graduated from Wichita Business College. &nbsp;She worked for Kansas Farmers Service Association as an administrative assistant and as a medical claims processor for the Hutchinson Clinic. Donna helped her husband Harland with their custom harvesting business and farming operations. &nbsp;They cherished their time spent traveling and camping together with family and friends. In her leisure time, Donna enjoyed gardening, sewing and collecting Hummels. &nbsp;

An accomplished pianist and organist, she began playing for church services in the 8th grade and continued to play every week at church for over 50 years. &nbsp;In addition, Donna played for weddings, funerals and accompanied soloists, and the church choir. She was a member of the Hutchinson Organ Guild and First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Donna’s beautiful smile, positive attitude and persevering faith during both the peaks and valleys in her life were an inspiration to anyone who met her. &nbsp;Family and friends were blessed with her deep unconditional love.&nbsp;

Donna is survived by: daughter, Diane Siemens (Kent) of Lenexa; daughter-in-law, Karen McKown-Wedel of Arkansas; four grandchildren, Lindsey Iles (Blake), Cassie Hawkins (Jarreau), all of Olathe, Preston Wedel of Island Park, ID, and Makenzie Wedel of Kansas City, MO; five great-grandchildren, Camden and Braden Iles, Emery and Aven Hawkins, all of Olathe and Sannto DeMint of Kansas City, MO; and sisters, Florene Krehbiel of Pretty Prairie and Leann Toews (Jerry) of Goessel.

She was preceded in death by: &nbsp;her parents; husband, Harland; and son, Monte Wedel.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tonya Ramer Wenger officiating. &nbsp;Private family inurnment will be in the church columbarium. &nbsp;Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

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 </figure>Donna Marie (Schrag) Wedel, 87, of South Hutchinson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. &nbsp;She was born October 21, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Herman H. and Viola (Graber) Schrag.Donna was raised in Pretty Prairie and graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1955. Following a high school courtship, she married the love of her life, Harland Wayne Wedel, on October 27, 1955, in Pretty Prairie. &nbsp;They were blessed with almost 62 years of marriage.&nbsp;In 1957, Donna graduated from Wichita Business College. &nbsp;She worked for Kansas Farmers Service Association as an administrative assistant and as a medical claims processor for the Hutchinson Clinic. Donna helped her husband Harland with their custom harvesting business and farming operations. &nbsp;They cherished their time spent traveling and camping together with family and friends. In her leisure time, Donna enjoyed gardening, sewing and collecting Hummels. &nbsp;An accomplished pianist and organist, she began playing for church services in the 8th grade and continued to play every week at church for over 50 years. &nbsp;In addition, Donna played for weddings, funerals and accompanied soloists, and the church choir. She was a member of the Hutchinson Organ Guild and First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.&nbsp;Donna’s beautiful smile, positive attitude and persevering faith during both the peaks and valleys in her life were an inspiration to anyone who met her. &nbsp;Family and friends were blessed with her deep unconditional love.&nbsp;Donna is survived by: daughter, Diane Siemens (Kent) of Lenexa; daughter-in-law, Karen McKown-Wedel of Arkansas; four grandchildren, Lindsey Iles (Blake), Cassie Hawkins (Jarreau), all of Olathe, Preston Wedel of Island Park, ID, and Makenzie Wedel of Kansas City, MO; five great-grandchildren, Camden and Braden Iles, Emery and Aven Hawkins, all of Olathe and Sannto DeMint of Kansas City, MO; and sisters, Florene Krehbiel of Pretty Prairie and Leann Toews (Jerry) of Goessel.She was preceded in death by: &nbsp;her parents; husband, Harland; and son, Monte Wedel.Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tonya Ramer Wenger officiating. &nbsp;Private family inurnment will be in the church columbarium. &nbsp;Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Donna M. (Schrag) Wedel |1937 - 2025|

Lynne E. McIver, known as “Mrs. Mac” to the thousands of students to whom she taught high school English, died peacefully at home on January 15, 2025. She was born July 11, 1945, to Elizabeth and Bill Hinshaw, of Plevna; the youngest of their three children.

After graduating from Fairfield High School in 1963, Lynne earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English education from Kansas State University. She married Walter McIver on July 18, 1964, and they shared over fifty years of marriage - most of them spent on their beloved farm outside Abbyville after Walter finished his service with the United States Army.

Lynne directed stage productions for the Little Abby Theater, a community effort to raise funds to preserve and maintain the Abbyville Community Center. For over three decades, Lynne and other committed neighbors would gather each spring to rehearse and stage and show each May, providing a ham and “Abbyville potatoes” dinner theater experience for attendees. &nbsp;She delighted in this work, and she took real pride in going to senior lunch gatherings at the “Abbyville building” later in life, knowing that she had contributed to making sure it remained a resource for the community for years to come.

As a teacher, Lynne taught at schools on the post at Fort Riley and in the communities of Augusta, GA, and Pretty Prairie. She ended her career with over two decades at Fairfield High School, where in addition to teaching English she directed the school play, coached forensics, served as the senior class sponsor, and served on various other faculty and district committees over the years.

Lynne was a faithful United Methodist, baptized at the Plevna Methodist Church in her youth and attending First United Methodist Church of Hutchinson in her retirement. She adored her children and grandchildren - and she was loved deeply by them in return. In her later years, Lynne was grateful for a wonderful group of friends with whom to go walking, to share book club picks, and to go out to lunch.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Dean and Dale.

Lynne is survived by: her two children, Andrew McIver of Abbyville, Rachel McIver Morey (Jerad) of New Brighton, MN; grandsons, William McIver of Abbyville, AJ and Heron McIver Morey, of New Brighton, MN; sisters-in-law, Ruth Hinshaw of Benton, Lona Hinshaw of Hutchinson; brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Judy Spore, of Abbyville; nieces, Beth Hinshaw and Dana Hinshaw of Hutchinson, Jaime Burney (Doug) of northern Virginia; nephews, Kevin Hinshaw of Benton, and Dustin Spore (Alicia) of Great Bend.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 101 E 1st Ave., Hutchinson. The family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.

Inurnment will follow in Abbyville Cemetery. All are invited to a meal at Abbyville Community Church beginning at 1 p.m.

Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will also receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Abbyville Community Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Lynne E. McIver</figcaption>
 </figure>Lynne E. McIver, known as “Mrs. Mac” to the thousands of students to whom she taught high school English, died peacefully at home on January 15, 2025. She was born July 11, 1945, to Elizabeth and Bill Hinshaw, of Plevna; the youngest of their three children.After graduating from Fairfield High School in 1963, Lynne earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English education from Kansas State University. She married Walter McIver on July 18, 1964, and they shared over fifty years of marriage - most of them spent on their beloved farm outside Abbyville after Walter finished his service with the United States Army.Lynne directed stage productions for the Little Abby Theater, a community effort to raise funds to preserve and maintain the Abbyville Community Center. For over three decades, Lynne and other committed neighbors would gather each spring to rehearse and stage and show each May, providing a ham and “Abbyville potatoes” dinner theater experience for attendees. &nbsp;She delighted in this work, and she took real pride in going to senior lunch gatherings at the “Abbyville building” later in life, knowing that she had contributed to making sure it remained a resource for the community for years to come.As a teacher, Lynne taught at schools on the post at Fort Riley and in the communities of Augusta, GA, and Pretty Prairie. She ended her career with over two decades at Fairfield High School, where in addition to teaching English she directed the school play, coached forensics, served as the senior class sponsor, and served on various other faculty and district committees over the years.Lynne was a faithful United Methodist, baptized at the Plevna Methodist Church in her youth and attending First United Methodist Church of Hutchinson in her retirement. She adored her children and grandchildren - and she was loved deeply by them in return. In her later years, Lynne was grateful for a wonderful group of friends with whom to go walking, to share book club picks, and to go out to lunch.She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Dean and Dale.Lynne is survived by: her two children, Andrew McIver of Abbyville, Rachel McIver Morey (Jerad) of New Brighton, MN; grandsons, William McIver of Abbyville, AJ and Heron McIver Morey, of New Brighton, MN; sisters-in-law, Ruth Hinshaw of Benton, Lona Hinshaw of Hutchinson; brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Judy Spore, of Abbyville; nieces, Beth Hinshaw and Dana Hinshaw of Hutchinson, Jaime Burney (Doug) of northern Virginia; nephews, Kevin Hinshaw of Benton, and Dustin Spore (Alicia) of Great Bend.Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 101 E 1st Ave., Hutchinson. The family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.Inurnment will follow in Abbyville Cemetery. All are invited to a meal at Abbyville Community Church beginning at 1 p.m.Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will also receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Abbyville Community Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.