BOB KENYON Special to Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Net Zero home produces as much electricity as it consumes and thus does not adversely affect climate change. There are other ways to fight climate change.

Being quite passionate about climate change - causes and solutions, I did what most academics do; I researched. I watched every documentary I could find on the topic.

After viewing quite a few, I noticed a common thread running through each one. They all&nbsp;concluded that if we reduced or eliminated our meat consumption, climate change&nbsp;would be significantly less. I then had to know why this veggie option would solve the problem. Greta Thunberg stated: “If we change towards a plant-based diet, we could save up to eight billion tons of CO2 every single year. We could feed ourselves on&nbsp;much less land, and nature could recover.” The BBC recently published an article entitled: Seven proven ways to help the planet in 2025. Number 1 was: Eat a plant-based diet. If you’d like to invest 72 minutes into learning about this, I suggest the Meat The Truth documentary which can be viewed <a href="https://www.documentarystorm.com/meat-the-truth/">here</a>.

Vegetarians choose to not eat meat for a variety of reasons. Some feel the treatment of animals is untenable. Dr. Jane Goodall said: “To me, cruelty is the worst of human sins.

Once we accept that a living creature has feelings and suffers pain, then by knowingly&nbsp;and deliberately inflicting suffering on that creature, we are guilty, whether it be human or animal.” Sir Paul McCartney stated: “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we’d all be vegetarians.” If you’ve ever seen a slaughterhouse, your opinion might change. Ask me for a video link if you’re curious; it’s pretty heart wrenching. If you’ve ever stepped on your cat’s tail, it’s clear they feel pain. Some feel not eating meat will have significant health benefits. Research shows that people who eat red meat are at a higher risk of death from heart disease, stroke or diabetes. A meta-analysis by Harvard University of 29 studies of meat consumption and colon cancer concluded that a high consumption of red meat increases your risk of colon cancer by 28%, and a high consumption of processed meat increases your risk by 20%. Some have religious convictions which prevent them from eating animals. There is a strong tradition of vegetarianism in the&nbsp;Hindu religions, stemming from the reverence for the sacred cow. Vegetarianism is viewed as a daily sadhana, or spiritual practice, by many Hindus.

After perusing multiple documentaries about climate change, a pattern emerged where almost all stated that not eating meat would make significant inroads on combating climate change. We were cynical - what is the correlation between not eating meat and solving climate change? As it turns out, meat and dairy specifically accounts for around&nbsp;14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). If the world is to meet its target of limiting global warming to “well below” 2C, some degree of diet shift will be necessary, scientists say. Livestock farming causes 18% of greenhouse gas emissions whereas transportation is only responsible for 13%. How can this be? It’s rather simple. When you put together all the methane produced by belching and farting cows, the destruction of the rainforests (to grow soybeans to feed the cattle) , and pesticides you get a recipe for disaster. A dairy cow can produce 500 to 700 liters of methane per day, which is equivalent to a big gas guzzling SUV traveling at about 35 miles per day. Meat production is the #1 cause of global warming according to the Meat The Truth documentary.

How do emissions from meat, dairy and other foods compare? There are several ways to assess the relative climate impact of different food groups. The chart below compares&nbsp;the average greenhouse gas emissions produced per kilogram of different food products.

See below to see how much beef contributes to greenhouse gas vs other food options:

A vegan eats no animals or animal products - no eggs or cheese. A vegetarian eats no animals but does eat eggs and cheese. A pescatarian is a person who follows a diet that includes fish and seafood but excludes all other meats.

Long ago I learned that when beans and rice are combined they form a full protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids. Therefore, vegetarians can obtain all the protein they require with rice and beans. For those convinced eating meat is essential, please consider that the largest land animal on earth is a vegan: the elephant.

I put together a website primarily to help me remember all the recipes I had experimented with. You might enjoy <a href="http://bobsriceandbeansoups.club/">http://bobsriceandbeansoups.club/</a>. Note I started this website before I understood the virtues of being a vegetarian so feel free to skip the meat from any recipe.

How’s your grocery bill lately? Let’s assume you’re on a shoestring budget and need the least expensive way to provide a nutritious meal to your family. A 1 lb bag of dried beans can be obtained at most any store for between $1.00 and $1.50. Two cups of brown rice cost about $1.00. Cooking a pound of beans and two cups of rice with some&nbsp;broth will fill a 6 qt pot. A six quart pot holds 24 cups. $2.50 divided by 24 cups yields&nbsp;10.4 cents a cup. Assuming a bowl is two cups - a nutritious meal can be made for 21 cents. A family of five can be fed for a dollar, with 7 bowls left over - sounds like a hill of beans is pretty valuable.

A favorite recipe of mine is Loyola Lentil Stew. It was developed at Loyola University Maryland for my Computer Science department luncheon. I connected with the head of the food service there and it was served across the entire campus during Lent. Yeah, bad dad joke - Lentil Stew in Lent...

If you would like to sample this stew, please join us at A Taste of Hutchinson - The Men Cook, sponsored by Salthawk Community Support. It’s 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Hutchinson&nbsp;Art Center, 405 N Washington Street. The cost is $45/ticket for this fundraiser. A ticket includes a taste of all food and two drink coupons. Funds raised assure the financial future of Salthawk Community Support for Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Middle School 8. Tickets can be purchased at Apron Strings, The Wool Market, Trinity UMC, and at the door. The Chefs are a wide variety of community members - from a city council member, an employee of the City of Hutchinson, educators, company CEOs, retirees, politicians, environmental activists etc..

Many organizations support Meatless Monday. Meatless Monday is a simple concept that can make a big difference in our personal health and the health of the planet. The idea was first introduced during World War I as a way to reduce consumption to help the war effort and was revived in 2003 as a non-profit public health initiative. Today, Meatless Monday is supported by millions of people in over 40 countries and is backed in science and research by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future.

Meatless Monday can make a big difference for your health and the health of our planet. Replacing meat with plant-based choices each Monday can offer numerous health benefits and help you take action against climate change by reducing your carbon footprint and helping you conserve precious environmental resources. Reducing consumption of meat can help contain production of greenhouse gases that impact climate change. It can also help lessen the demand for precious environmental resources such as land, water, and energy. Skipping one serving of beef every Monday for a year saves the equivalent emissions to driving 348 miles in a gas powered car.

While my wife and I have been fairly consistent about avoiding eating meat for the last few years, there are two exceptions. If invited to a dinner party, we will consume whatever is offered. Mom would roll over if we were not gracious guests. The other exception is the reuben at Carls Bar &amp; Delicatessen. OMG, so good….

“A vegetarian in a hummer produces fewer carbon emissions than a meat eater in a Prius”. From Meat The Truth documentary.

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 </figure>BOB KENYON Special to Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Net Zero home produces as much electricity as it consumes and thus does not adversely affect climate change. There are other ways to fight climate change.Being quite passionate about climate change - causes and solutions, I did what most academics do; I researched. I watched every documentary I could find on the topic.After viewing quite a few, I noticed a common thread running through each one. They all&nbsp;concluded that if we reduced or eliminated our meat consumption, climate change&nbsp;would be significantly less. I then had to know why this veggie option would solve the problem. Greta Thunberg stated: “If we change towards a plant-based diet, we could save up to eight billion tons of CO2 every single year. We could feed ourselves on&nbsp;much less land, and nature could recover.” The BBC recently published an article entitled: Seven proven ways to help the planet in 2025. Number 1 was: Eat a plant-based diet. If you’d like to invest 72 minutes into learning about this, I suggest the Meat The Truth documentary which can be viewed <a href="https://www.documentarystorm.com/meat-the-truth/">here</a>.Vegetarians choose to not eat meat for a variety of reasons. Some feel the treatment of animals is untenable. Dr. Jane Goodall said: “To me, cruelty is the worst of human sins.Once we accept that a living creature has feelings and suffers pain, then by knowingly&nbsp;and deliberately inflicting suffering on that creature, we are guilty, whether it be human or animal.” Sir Paul McCartney stated: “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we’d all be vegetarians.” If you’ve ever seen a slaughterhouse, your opinion might change. Ask me for a video link if you’re curious; it’s pretty heart wrenching. If you’ve ever stepped on your cat’s tail, it’s clear they feel pain. Some feel not eating meat will have significant health benefits. Research shows that people who eat red meat are at a higher risk of death from heart disease, stroke or diabetes. A meta-analysis by Harvard University of 29 studies of meat consumption and colon cancer concluded that a high consumption of red meat increases your risk of colon cancer by 28%, and a high consumption of processed meat increases your risk by 20%. Some have religious convictions which prevent them from eating animals. There is a strong tradition of vegetarianism in the&nbsp;Hindu religions, stemming from the reverence for the sacred cow. Vegetarianism is viewed as a daily sadhana, or spiritual practice, by many Hindus.After perusing multiple documentaries about climate change, a pattern emerged where almost all stated that not eating meat would make significant inroads on combating climate change. We were cynical - what is the correlation between not eating meat and solving climate change? As it turns out, meat and dairy specifically accounts for around&nbsp;14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). If the world is to meet its target of limiting global warming to “well below” 2C, some degree of diet shift will be necessary, scientists say. Livestock farming causes 18% of greenhouse gas emissions whereas transportation is only responsible for 13%. How can this be? It’s rather simple. When you put together all the methane produced by belching and farting cows, the destruction of the rainforests (to grow soybeans to feed the cattle) , and pesticides you get a recipe for disaster. A dairy cow can produce 500 to 700 liters of methane per day, which is equivalent to a big gas guzzling SUV traveling at about 35 miles per day. Meat production is the #1 cause of global warming according to the Meat The Truth documentary.How do emissions from meat, dairy and other foods compare? There are several ways to assess the relative climate impact of different food groups. The chart below compares&nbsp;the average greenhouse gas emissions produced per kilogram of different food products.See below to see how much beef contributes to greenhouse gas vs other food options:<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736435607261.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>A vegan eats no animals or animal products - no eggs or cheese. A vegetarian eats no animals but does eat eggs and cheese. A pescatarian is a person who follows a diet that includes fish and seafood but excludes all other meats.Long ago I learned that when beans and rice are combined they form a full protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids. Therefore, vegetarians can obtain all the protein they require with rice and beans. For those convinced eating meat is essential, please consider that the largest land animal on earth is a vegan: the elephant.I put together a website primarily to help me remember all the recipes I had experimented with. You might enjoy <a href="http://bobsriceandbeansoups.club/">http://bobsriceandbeansoups.club/</a>. Note I started this website before I understood the virtues of being a vegetarian so feel free to skip the meat from any recipe.How’s your grocery bill lately? Let’s assume you’re on a shoestring budget and need the least expensive way to provide a nutritious meal to your family. A 1 lb bag of dried beans can be obtained at most any store for between $1.00 and $1.50. Two cups of brown rice cost about $1.00. Cooking a pound of beans and two cups of rice with some&nbsp;broth will fill a 6 qt pot. A six quart pot holds 24 cups. $2.50 divided by 24 cups yields&nbsp;10.4 cents a cup. Assuming a bowl is two cups - a nutritious meal can be made for 21 cents. A family of five can be fed for a dollar, with 7 bowls left over - sounds like a hill of beans is pretty valuable.A favorite recipe of mine is Loyola Lentil Stew. It was developed at Loyola University Maryland for my Computer Science department luncheon. I connected with the head of the food service there and it was served across the entire campus during Lent. Yeah, bad dad joke - Lentil Stew in Lent...If you would like to sample this stew, please join us at A Taste of Hutchinson - The Men Cook, sponsored by Salthawk Community Support. It’s 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Hutchinson&nbsp;Art Center, 405 N Washington Street. The cost is $45/ticket for this fundraiser. A ticket includes a taste of all food and two drink coupons. Funds raised assure the financial future of Salthawk Community Support for Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Middle School 8. Tickets can be purchased at Apron Strings, The Wool Market, Trinity UMC, and at the door. The Chefs are a wide variety of community members - from a city council member, an employee of the City of Hutchinson, educators, company CEOs, retirees, politicians, environmental activists etc..Many organizations support Meatless Monday. Meatless Monday is a simple concept that can make a big difference in our personal health and the health of the planet. The idea was first introduced during World War I as a way to reduce consumption to help the war effort and was revived in 2003 as a non-profit public health initiative. Today, Meatless Monday is supported by millions of people in over 40 countries and is backed in science and research by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future.Meatless Monday can make a big difference for your health and the health of our planet. Replacing meat with plant-based choices each Monday can offer numerous health benefits and help you take action against climate change by reducing your carbon footprint and helping you conserve precious environmental resources. Reducing consumption of meat can help contain production of greenhouse gases that impact climate change. It can also help lessen the demand for precious environmental resources such as land, water, and energy. Skipping one serving of beef every Monday for a year saves the equivalent emissions to driving 348 miles in a gas powered car.While my wife and I have been fairly consistent about avoiding eating meat for the last few years, there are two exceptions. If invited to a dinner party, we will consume whatever is offered. Mom would roll over if we were not gracious guests. The other exception is the reuben at Carls Bar &amp; Delicatessen. OMG, so good….“A vegetarian in a hummer produces fewer carbon emissions than a meat eater in a Prius”. From Meat The Truth documentary.Comments? Questions? Drop me a line.<a href="mailto:BobKenyon@gmail.com">BobKenyon@gmail.com</a>Previous Articles:●&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/babd9a2b-58cc-49ad-b60c-0b1a9267c84b">What I Learned in First Two Months of EV Ownership</a>●&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/44660603-db16-46b7-839b-e0711869eabd">Did I just buy a Net Zero House?</a>●&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/420e2432-973a-4e26-b036-e6e3b120a21fc">Net Zero: Optimize Your Envelope</a>●&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/814217c0-0ac6-4533-82e0-0184495ab78f">Net Zero: Solar 101</a>●&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3e228509-7434-4553-95bb-9381c0f9ee3b">Net Zero: Consume Less</a>● <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/df1044f4-cc2e-4bee-8d76-740224e25eed">Net Zero: Porquoi?</a>

Net Zero: Vegetarians Affect Climate Change

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;

1/12/2025 1:07 AM-Roque	Aaron Rodriguez III-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

1/11/2025 9:16 PM-Sonja Blick-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction)&nbsp;

1/11/2025 8:25 PM-Michael	Keith Blick-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;

1/11/2025 5:30 PM-Wiyanna	Kirstie Burge-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

1/11/2025 5:15 PM-Kyle	Christopher Burge-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

1/11/2025 3:13 PM-Samweri Habimana-Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;

1/11/2025 1:21 PM-Kristen	Michelle Parker-Flee &amp; Elude; 1st Offense; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant&nbsp;

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;1/12/2025 1:07 AM-Roque	Aaron Rodriguez III-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;1/11/2025 9:16 PM-Sonja Blick-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction)&nbsp;1/11/2025 8:25 PM-Michael	Keith Blick-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;1/11/2025 5:30 PM-Wiyanna	Kirstie Burge-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;1/11/2025 5:15 PM-Kyle	Christopher Burge-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0001/11/2025 3:13 PM-Samweri Habimana-Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;1/11/2025 1:21 PM-Kristen	Michelle Parker-Flee &amp; Elude; 1st Offense; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant&nbsp;

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Gas prices in Kansas remain low relative to the rest of the country.

"Stability has been the word that we've seen at the gas pumps for quite a while now," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "It's still pretty much the same as we've been over the last month or so. We've actually seen, in the last week, a slight uptick, just a one cent increase in the average price here in Kansas, three cents higher than a month ago, exactly the same as we were a year ago, at $2.68 a gallon."

Central Kansas has some of the lowest prices in the state, with Reno County as the lowest at $2.47 a gallon.

"Despite the geopolitical issues going on in the Middle East that we've been watching for quite some time, that really hasn't done anything to effect our prices here domestically," Steward said.&nbsp;

Kansas is really well positioned relative to the rest of the country, as only Oklahoma has lower prices among Kansas border states.

"It doesn't look like we're going to be anywhere near $3 a gallon at the state level," Steward said. "We're a little higher than that on the national level. We'll just have to see where things head as summer travel kicks off later in the year."

More than 50% of the price of a given gallon of gasoline is based in the price of the crude oil from which it is refined.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Gas prices in Kansas remain low relative to the rest of the country."Stability has been the word that we've seen at the gas pumps for quite a while now," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "It's still pretty much the same as we've been over the last month or so. We've actually seen, in the last week, a slight uptick, just a one cent increase in the average price here in Kansas, three cents higher than a month ago, exactly the same as we were a year ago, at $2.68 a gallon."Central Kansas has some of the lowest prices in the state, with Reno County as the lowest at $2.47 a gallon."Despite the geopolitical issues going on in the Middle East that we've been watching for quite some time, that really hasn't done anything to effect our prices here domestically," Steward said.&nbsp;Kansas is really well positioned relative to the rest of the country, as only Oklahoma has lower prices among Kansas border states."It doesn't look like we're going to be anywhere near $3 a gallon at the state level," Steward said. "We're a little higher than that on the national level. We'll just have to see where things head as summer travel kicks off later in the year." More than 50% of the price of a given gallon of gasoline is based in the price of the crude oil from which it is refined.

Gas prices in Kansas relatively stable and low

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

1/11/2025 12:29 AM-Carl	Edwin Alexander II-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

1/10/2025 10:22 PM-Liujun Zhang-Flee &amp; Elude; 1st Offense&nbsp;

1/10/2025 6:24 PM-Dakotah	Matthew Cronk-Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Criminal Restraint

1/10/2025 3:05 PM-Zayne	Michael Bruce-Robbery; AGGRAVATED, Dangerous Weapon; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Probation Violation

1/10/2025 8:13 AM-Johnathan	Patrick Kelley-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Forgery; Making, altering, endorsing

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1/11/2025 12:29 AM-Carl	Edwin Alexander II-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;1/10/2025 10:22 PM-Liujun Zhang-Flee &amp; Elude; 1st Offense&nbsp;1/10/2025 6:24 PM-Dakotah	Matthew Cronk-Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Criminal Restraint1/10/2025 3:05 PM-Zayne	Michael Bruce-Robbery; AGGRAVATED, Dangerous Weapon; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Probation Violation1/10/2025 8:13 AM-Johnathan	Patrick Kelley-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Forgery; Making, altering, endorsing

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is headed down the stretch for their annual campaign and they need your help to get to their goal.

"The goal is $ 1.3 million and we are very, very close to that 1.3 million, super excited," said campaign co-chair Keith Zwickl. " We are sitting about 1.1 million currently and there's still a lot of time for folks to give."

It isn't about the amount, it's about the community working together.

"A $5 donation makes a big impact," said campaign co-chair Angie Zwickl. "A $50 donation makes a big impact. Whatever you are able to give comfortably, we will graciously accept. I know Keith has told the story a couple of times about how his mom is on a very fixed budget but yet she wants to donate $10 a month to United Way and that is amazing and gifts like that are very precious to us."

If you want to give, you can do that at <a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/">https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/</a>

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is headed down the stretch for their annual campaign and they need your help to get to their goal."The goal is $ 1.3 million and we are very, very close to that 1.3 million, super excited," said campaign co-chair Keith Zwickl. " We are sitting about 1.1 million currently and there's still a lot of time for folks to give."It isn't about the amount, it's about the community working together."A $5 donation makes a big impact," said campaign co-chair Angie Zwickl. "A $50 donation makes a big impact. Whatever you are able to give comfortably, we will graciously accept. I know Keith has told the story a couple of times about how his mom is on a very fixed budget but yet she wants to donate $10 a month to United Way and that is amazing and gifts like that are very precious to us."If you want to give, you can do that at <a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/">https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/</a>

United Way on home stretch to goal

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Aging Projects, Inc. (API) announced Friday its rebrand to Everfull and its renewed commitment to serving healthy meals to homebound individuals across Kansas.

"It was clear that we needed to connect to things that we do, such providing a space for older folks to get together to connect to congregate and eat meals together," said Charles Johnston, Executive Director of Everfull. "Also to recognize the important impact of Meals on Wheels in in our community and how we're ever-present. I think that's probably another takeaway for me for this is it's the perfect time coming off of our 50th year of operation, to start talking about how Everfull will be with the community serving both Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels for many decades to come."

Everfull’s goal through Meals on Wheels is to nourish homebound individuals and enrich the lives of seniors by supporting their autonomy and helping them stay in their own homes.

"In our 13 County area we are funded primarily by federal and state funding and that passes through the area agencies on aging, "Johnston said. "We work with two, the Central Plains AAA and then the South Central Kansas AAA. We get a majority of our funding from that, but there's actually federal requirements for matching funds from the organization, it's I think eight point five percent roughly this year for both programs. When you're talking about multi-million dollar programs to get up to that much matching level, it's really quite a challenge every year."

For participants who are physically able, attending Friendship Meal gatherings gives them a chance to visit with friends and build a closer community. These special social events not only serve a well-balanced meal for the body but also foster a sense of belonging that can greatly uplift those feeling isolated or alone.

"To support the program, we have a suggested donation of five dollars," Johnston said. "That five dollars goes to cover those site expenses, goes to cover meal costs and goes to cover staffing costs and when all of those things are taken care of then we have to support our administrative staff, which makes all of this work."

The group's new website is available at <a href="http://everfull.org">everfull.org</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Aging Projects, Inc. (API) announced Friday its rebrand to Everfull and its renewed commitment to serving healthy meals to homebound individuals across Kansas."It was clear that we needed to connect to things that we do, such providing a space for older folks to get together to connect to congregate and eat meals together," said Charles Johnston, Executive Director of Everfull. "Also to recognize the important impact of Meals on Wheels in in our community and how we're ever-present. I think that's probably another takeaway for me for this is it's the perfect time coming off of our 50th year of operation, to start talking about how Everfull will be with the community serving both Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels for many decades to come."Everfull’s goal through Meals on Wheels is to nourish homebound individuals and enrich the lives of seniors by supporting their autonomy and helping them stay in their own homes."In our 13 County area we are funded primarily by federal and state funding and that passes through the area agencies on aging, "Johnston said. "We work with two, the Central Plains AAA and then the South Central Kansas AAA. We get a majority of our funding from that, but there's actually federal requirements for matching funds from the organization, it's I think eight point five percent roughly this year for both programs. When you're talking about multi-million dollar programs to get up to that much matching level, it's really quite a challenge every year."For participants who are physically able, attending Friendship Meal gatherings gives them a chance to visit with friends and build a closer community. These special social events not only serve a well-balanced meal for the body but also foster a sense of belonging that can greatly uplift those feeling isolated or alone."To support the program, we have a suggested donation of five dollars," Johnston said. "That five dollars goes to cover those site expenses, goes to cover meal costs and goes to cover staffing costs and when all of those things are taken care of then we have to support our administrative staff, which makes all of this work."The group's new website is available at <a href="http://everfull.org">everfull.org</a>.

Aging Projects, Inc. is now Everfull

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As local organizations plan to change their schedules for inclement weather, Hutch Post wants to remind you that the easiest way to get your event on our cancellation list is to email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hutchpost@eaglemedia.com">hutchpost@eaglemedia.com</a>.&nbsp;

Hutch Rec Senior Center at Elmdale Park-No programs or lunch service Friday.

Dillon Nature Center-Closed, including trails and grounds.

Hutchinson Sports Arena-Closed, no walking or pickleball.

Hutch Rec Downtown open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday

Hutch Rec youth basketball and HOA volleyball tournaments are on for the weekend.

Delos V. Smith Senior Center-Closed Friday

Hutch Chamber Second Friday Coffee at Bluestem PACE-Postponed

Hutchinson Central Christian School-Closed Friday Hutchinson Community College-Closed Friday Elyria Christian School-2 Hours Late Friday

USD 268-Cheney-Closed Friday USD 308-Hutchinson-Closed Friday USD 309-Nickerson-South Hutchinson-Closed Friday USD 310-Fairfield-Closed Friday USD 311-Pretty Prairie-Closed Friday USD 312-Haven-Closed Friday USD 313-Buhler-Closed Friday USD 331-Kingman-Norwich-Closed Friday USD 373-Newton-Closed Friday USD 405-Lyons-One Hour Late Friday USD 419-Canton-Galva-2 Hours Late Friday USD 423-Moundridge-2 Hours Late Friday USD 438-Pratt Skyline-Closed Friday USD 439-Sedgwick-Closed Friday USD 440-Halstead-Closed Friday USD 444-Little River-Closed Friday USD 448-Inman-Closed Friday USD 460-Hesston-Closed Friday

Harvey County offices will open two hours late. The Harvey County Courthouse will open at 10 a.m. Friday.

According to Charles Johnston at Aging Projects, Inc. the following groups will not be serving Friday.

Butler County:&nbsp;El Dorado Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels at Heritage&nbsp; Chautauqua County:Cedar Vale Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Elk County:&nbsp;Grenola Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Howard Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Greenwood County:&nbsp;Eureka Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Madison Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Harvey County:Hesston Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Newton Friendship Meals, Sedgwick Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels

****Note: Aging Projects does not operate Meals on Wheels in Newton.&nbsp; Please check with those providers for updates on their services.

Kingman County:Kingman Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Zenda Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels McPherson County:&nbsp;McPherson Friendship Meals, Lindsborg Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels***Note: Aging Projects does not operate Meals on Wheels in McPherson.&nbsp; Please check with those providers for updates on their services. Rice County:Lyons Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Sterling&nbsp; Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels&nbsp; Reno County:&nbsp;Hutchinson Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Pretty Prairie Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Turon Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Sedgwick County:&nbsp;Cheney Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Clearwater Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Derby Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Goddard Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Haysville Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Mulvane Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Park City Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Wichita Friendship Meals (and Aging Projects Meals on Wheels)&nbsp;

Cowley County:&nbsp;Winfield Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Harper County:&nbsp;Anthony Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Sumner County:&nbsp;Argonia Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Belle Plaine Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Caldwell Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Conway Springs Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Mayfield Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Oxford Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels,&nbsp; South Haven Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Wellington Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As local organizations plan to change their schedules for inclement weather, Hutch Post wants to remind you that the easiest way to get your event on our cancellation list is to email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hutchpost@eaglemedia.com">hutchpost@eaglemedia.com</a>.&nbsp;Hutch Rec Senior Center at Elmdale Park-No programs or lunch service Friday.Dillon Nature Center-Closed, including trails and grounds.Hutchinson Sports Arena-Closed, no walking or pickleball.Hutch Rec Downtown open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FridayHutch Rec youth basketball and HOA volleyball tournaments are on for the weekend.Delos V. Smith Senior Center-Closed FridayHutch Chamber Second Friday Coffee at Bluestem PACE-PostponedHutchinson Central Christian School-Closed Friday Hutchinson Community College-Closed Friday Elyria Christian School-2 Hours Late FridayUSD 268-Cheney-Closed Friday USD 308-Hutchinson-Closed Friday USD 309-Nickerson-South Hutchinson-Closed Friday USD 310-Fairfield-Closed Friday USD 311-Pretty Prairie-Closed Friday USD 312-Haven-Closed Friday USD 313-Buhler-Closed Friday USD 331-Kingman-Norwich-Closed Friday USD 373-Newton-Closed Friday USD 405-Lyons-One Hour Late Friday USD 419-Canton-Galva-2 Hours Late Friday USD 423-Moundridge-2 Hours Late Friday USD 438-Pratt Skyline-Closed Friday USD 439-Sedgwick-Closed Friday USD 440-Halstead-Closed Friday USD 444-Little River-Closed Friday USD 448-Inman-Closed Friday USD 460-Hesston-Closed FridayHarvey County offices will open two hours late. The Harvey County Courthouse will open at 10 a.m. Friday.According to Charles Johnston at Aging Projects, Inc. the following groups will not be serving Friday.Butler County:&nbsp;El Dorado Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels at Heritage&nbsp; Chautauqua County:Cedar Vale Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Elk County:&nbsp;Grenola Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Howard Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Greenwood County:&nbsp;Eureka Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Madison Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Harvey County:Hesston Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Newton Friendship Meals, Sedgwick Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels****Note: Aging Projects does not operate Meals on Wheels in Newton.&nbsp; Please check with those providers for updates on their services.Kingman County:Kingman Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Zenda Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels McPherson County:&nbsp;McPherson Friendship Meals, Lindsborg Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels***Note: Aging Projects does not operate Meals on Wheels in McPherson.&nbsp; Please check with those providers for updates on their services. Rice County:Lyons Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Sterling&nbsp; Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels&nbsp; Reno County:&nbsp;Hutchinson Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Pretty Prairie Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Turon Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Sedgwick County:&nbsp;Cheney Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Clearwater Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Derby Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Goddard Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Haysville Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Mulvane Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Park City Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Wichita Friendship Meals (and Aging Projects Meals on Wheels)&nbsp;Cowley County:&nbsp;Winfield Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Harper County:&nbsp;Anthony Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Sumner County:&nbsp;Argonia Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Belle Plaine Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Caldwell Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Conway Springs Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Mayfield Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Oxford Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels,&nbsp; South Haven Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, Wellington Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels&nbsp; &nbsp;

Event changes for Jan. 10, 2025

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

1/10/2025 2:02 AM-Justin	Duane Moorman-Distribute marijuana w/in 1000' sch; &lt;25 gm; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; &lt; 1g; within 1000' of school; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Theft; Possession of Stolen Firearm; less than $25,000; Criminal Use of Weapons; Unknown Circumstances; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

1/10/2025 1:15 AM-William	Thomas Dunn-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving&nbsp;

1/9/2025 10:54 PM-Nathan	David Greer-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage

1/9/2025 6:05 PM-Juvencio	Suarez Chavez-Battery; Domestic; Rude, Insulting or Angry Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;

1/9/2025 4:23 PM-Richy Irizarry-Failure to Appear

1/9/2025 4:00 PM-Bricen	Wyatt Smith-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; &lt; 1g; within 1000' of school; Distribute marijuana w/in 1000' sch; &lt;25 gm; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; to a minor or w/in 1000' of a school; Drugs; Acquire proceeds from sale of controlled substance, Less than $5,000; Criminal Use of Weapons; Unknown Circumstances&nbsp;

1/9/2025 1:39 PM-Kassi	Lee Cape-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

1/9/2025 11:28 AM-Jacob	Russell Moser-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

1/9/2025 10:33 AM-Eric	Alfredo Merino-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

1/9/2025 10:06 AM-Kenneth	Andrew Battle-Failure to Appear

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1/10/2025 2:02 AM-Justin	Duane Moorman-Distribute marijuana w/in 1000' sch; &lt;25 gm; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; &lt; 1g; within 1000' of school; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Theft; Possession of Stolen Firearm; less than $25,000; Criminal Use of Weapons; Unknown Circumstances; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;1/10/2025 1:15 AM-William	Thomas Dunn-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving&nbsp;1/9/2025 10:54 PM-Nathan	David Greer-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage1/9/2025 6:05 PM-Juvencio	Suarez Chavez-Battery; Domestic; Rude, Insulting or Angry Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;1/9/2025 4:23 PM-Richy Irizarry-Failure to Appear1/9/2025 4:00 PM-Bricen	Wyatt Smith-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; &lt; 1g; within 1000' of school; Distribute marijuana w/in 1000' sch; &lt;25 gm; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; to a minor or w/in 1000' of a school; Drugs; Acquire proceeds from sale of controlled substance, Less than $5,000; Criminal Use of Weapons; Unknown Circumstances&nbsp;1/9/2025 1:39 PM-Kassi	Lee Cape-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;1/9/2025 11:28 AM-Jacob	Russell Moser-Failure to Appear&nbsp;1/9/2025 10:33 AM-Eric	Alfredo Merino-Failure to Appear&nbsp;1/9/2025 10:06 AM-Kenneth	Andrew Battle-Failure to Appear

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jon Austin, DVM with Hutchinson Small Animal Hospital told Hutch Post to be sure that pet owners know to clear space for their pets so they can take care of their outside needs, even when the weather is bad.

"They've got to get out there with a shovel and clear a spot," Austin said. "I have to do that at home as well out the back door and you just have to make it so they can get out to their area that they like to go to and find their scent and they're much more likely to do a good job out there and get done what you want them to do if you make it so they can get to their area. You don't have to clean it down to the grass, but you've got to get it low enough they can walk comfortably for sure."

Some breeds can get cold easily without being outside for very long.

"If it's 20 degrees or below, you need to be very attentive to what's happening with your pet," Austin said. "Pit bulls after just a few minutes out there were standing in one place and raising a foot and then raising a foot. Their feet are getting cold so they can have frostbite, they can have hypothermia, they can have everything that we have in a situation like that if they're not, you know, capable and if you look at those dogs' feet, they don't have the hair coat on the toes and in between the toes, between the pads like the heavy haired dogs do so it'd be like us being outside without a coat, if you will, or without shoes."

Also, if you are trying to use salt to melt ice, use salt that is safe for pets.

"You can end up with toxicity," Austin said. "Antifreeze is classic for poisoning, it binds to the kidney and makes problems for the dog and so you want to, you know, you definitely want to choose your products wisely if you're salting an area or thawing an area where your pet is going to be."

Contact your veterinarian if you have questions about what product to use.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jon Austin, DVM with Hutchinson Small Animal Hospital told Hutch Post to be sure that pet owners know to clear space for their pets so they can take care of their outside needs, even when the weather is bad."They've got to get out there with a shovel and clear a spot," Austin said. "I have to do that at home as well out the back door and you just have to make it so they can get out to their area that they like to go to and find their scent and they're much more likely to do a good job out there and get done what you want them to do if you make it so they can get to their area. You don't have to clean it down to the grass, but you've got to get it low enough they can walk comfortably for sure."Some breeds can get cold easily without being outside for very long."If it's 20 degrees or below, you need to be very attentive to what's happening with your pet," Austin said. "Pit bulls after just a few minutes out there were standing in one place and raising a foot and then raising a foot. Their feet are getting cold so they can have frostbite, they can have hypothermia, they can have everything that we have in a situation like that if they're not, you know, capable and if you look at those dogs' feet, they don't have the hair coat on the toes and in between the toes, between the pads like the heavy haired dogs do so it'd be like us being outside without a coat, if you will, or without shoes."Also, if you are trying to use salt to melt ice, use salt that is safe for pets."You can end up with toxicity," Austin said. "Antifreeze is classic for poisoning, it binds to the kidney and makes problems for the dog and so you want to, you know, you definitely want to choose your products wisely if you're salting an area or thawing an area where your pet is going to be."Contact your veterinarian if you have questions about what product to use.

Vet: Clear space for pets in snow

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 southeast corner of 2nd and Main.

Houston Whiteside, a young lawyer, was one of Hutchinson's first residents and came here May 15, 1872.

By the end of 1872, he was the county attorney as well as the owner and editor of the Hutchinson News. After a fire destroyed the Stone Front Livery at 124 N. Main St., Whiteside constructed a new building in 1904. The first photo shows McBurney's store at its opening in 1905.

The building has housed many dry-goods companies as well as many health care professionals over the years. The second photo shows the building during the 1929 flood.

The third photo shows Newt Edwards Dry-Goods with Foltz Pharmacy and Health Care.

The fourth photo shows the Three Sisters store that occupied the building between 1949-1972.

The fifth photo shows the Reffner's Sporting Goods store that was there between 1975-1986.

The sixth photo shows the 124 N. Main building today, now occupied by the Sew In 2 Quilts store, with the building being owned by KJLS Management L.L.C. of Buhler.

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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736351041732.png" alt="Whiteside Building - McBurney's Store &amp; Baldwin Hotel - c. 1905. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Whiteside Building - McBurney's Store &amp; Baldwin Hotel - c. 1905. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </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 southeast corner of 2nd and Main.Houston Whiteside, a young lawyer, was one of Hutchinson's first residents and came here May 15, 1872.By the end of 1872, he was the county attorney as well as the owner and editor of the Hutchinson News. After a fire destroyed the Stone Front Livery at 124 N. Main St., Whiteside constructed a new building in 1904. The first photo shows McBurney's store at its opening in 1905.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736351041732.png" alt="Whiteside Building - McBurney's Store &amp; Baldwin Hotel - c. 1905. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Whiteside Building - McBurney's Store &amp; Baldwin Hotel - c. 1905. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The building has housed many dry-goods companies as well as many health care professionals over the years. The second photo shows the building during the 1929 flood.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736351114964.png" alt="Whiteside Building - 1929 Flood - Showing Foltz Drugs, Jones O'Neal Shoes &amp; Thacker Clothing. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Whiteside Building - 1929 Flood - Showing Foltz Drugs, Jones O'Neal Shoes &amp; Thacker Clothing. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The third photo shows Newt Edwards Dry-Goods with Foltz Pharmacy and Health Care.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736351264852.png" alt="Whiteside Building - with Newt Edwards Dry Goods Co. - 126 N. Main - 1930 (showing Foltz Drugs #1, Harrison &amp; Ziegler Real Estate, Jones O'Neal). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Whiteside Building - with Newt Edwards Dry Goods Co. - 126 N. Main - 1930 (showing Foltz Drugs #1, Harrison &amp; Ziegler Real Estate, Jones O'Neal). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The fourth photo shows the Three Sisters store that occupied the building between 1949-1972.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736351322020.png" alt="Whiteside Building - Three Sisters &amp; Jones O'Neal - May 14, 1971. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Whiteside Building - Three Sisters &amp; Jones O'Neal - May 14, 1971. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The fifth photo shows the Reffner's Sporting Goods store that was there between 1975-1986.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736351458564.png" alt="Whiteside Building - Reffner's Sporting Goods - 124 N. Main - August 1986. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Whiteside Building - Reffner's Sporting Goods - 124 N. Main - August 1986. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The sixth photo shows the 124 N. Main building today, now occupied by the Sew In 2 Quilts store, with the building being owned by KJLS Management L.L.C. of Buhler.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736351489068.png" alt="Whiteside Building - 124-126 N. Main - Dec. 8, 2024 (Sew In 2 Quilts). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Whiteside Building - 124-126 N. Main - Dec. 8, 2024 (Sew In 2 Quilts). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </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: Whiteside Building - Vol. 104

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Amy Haase with RDG presented to the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday and she believes that Hutchinson has more people than the Census said it does.

"One of the things though that I do want to point out that we really kind of saw as we were looking at the data and that was specifically with the city of Hutchinson was a potential undercount that we think probably happened," Haase said. "That's based on a couple of things. One, as a whole, Reno County has a pretty young population, so naturally your population should just grow.&nbsp;The building activity also indicated to us that you probably weren't seeing a significant out migration. The other piece of it is the fact that you didn't really have this high vacancy rate. The census said that Hutchinson lost something like 2000 in population. And we looked at this and said, but we don't have thousands or hundreds of units sitting vacant from this population decline."

The survey said a little over 9000 people are commuting in to Reno County to work, and about the same number are commuting out to work elsewhere.

"We also know that you have a fairly older building stock. So about 47%, almost 50% of your stock was built before 1960. This is both a good and a bad thing. It's good because it often means we have an affordable housing stock, right? We can't build a house today at what it cost us to build it in 1960. But it also means that we gotta be thinking about repair and maintenance and upkeep of those properties to being really important."

One of the big ways Reno County can improve its housing situation is to build more for the 55 plus population, as a lot of them are living in the houses where they raised their families and if they moved on to places built for their stage of life, it would allow this older more affordable housing stock to turn over to a new generation.

"What if we captured even one to 5% of that population potentially moving?" Haase said. "That would generate a demand for about 100 to 500 units in the next 10 years that we could capture that one might be interested in that type of unit that's maybe lower maintenance and so forth or smaller in size potentially."

Also, more high end housing would allow those that can afford it to move up in house from where they are now, which would free up more of that affordable stock, as well.&nbsp;

"Our objectives here are to improve the quality of the rental stock, maintain the stock of naturally occurring affordable housing, and then reduce the number of homes that must be demolished every year," Haase said.&nbsp;

The study was accepted by the governing body unanimously on Wednesday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716032579635.jpeg" alt="Reno County Commission-Photo by Sandra Milburn" />
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Amy Haase with RDG presented to the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday and she believes that Hutchinson has more people than the Census said it does."One of the things though that I do want to point out that we really kind of saw as we were looking at the data and that was specifically with the city of Hutchinson was a potential undercount that we think probably happened," Haase said. "That's based on a couple of things. One, as a whole, Reno County has a pretty young population, so naturally your population should just grow.&nbsp;The building activity also indicated to us that you probably weren't seeing a significant out migration. The other piece of it is the fact that you didn't really have this high vacancy rate. The census said that Hutchinson lost something like 2000 in population. And we looked at this and said, but we don't have thousands or hundreds of units sitting vacant from this population decline."The survey said a little over 9000 people are commuting in to Reno County to work, and about the same number are commuting out to work elsewhere."We also know that you have a fairly older building stock. So about 47%, almost 50% of your stock was built before 1960. This is both a good and a bad thing. It's good because it often means we have an affordable housing stock, right? We can't build a house today at what it cost us to build it in 1960. But it also means that we gotta be thinking about repair and maintenance and upkeep of those properties to being really important."One of the big ways Reno County can improve its housing situation is to build more for the 55 plus population, as a lot of them are living in the houses where they raised their families and if they moved on to places built for their stage of life, it would allow this older more affordable housing stock to turn over to a new generation."What if we captured even one to 5% of that population potentially moving?" Haase said. "That would generate a demand for about 100 to 500 units in the next 10 years that we could capture that one might be interested in that type of unit that's maybe lower maintenance and so forth or smaller in size potentially."Also, more high end housing would allow those that can afford it to move up in house from where they are now, which would free up more of that affordable stock, as well.&nbsp;"Our objectives here are to improve the quality of the rental stock, maintain the stock of naturally occurring affordable housing, and then reduce the number of homes that must be demolished every year," Haase said.&nbsp;The study was accepted by the governing body unanimously on Wednesday.

Housing study accepted by county

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

1/8/2025 6:04 PM-Lionel Reyes Santos-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

1/8/2025 3:34 PM-Nathaniel	Gage Watson-Viol protection order; Abuse order; Harassment by Telephone; Texting to harass or threaten&nbsp;

1/8/2025 2:56 PM-Austin	Daniel Elwell-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

1/8/2025 2:12 PM-Logan	Lamar Myers-Failure to Appear

1/8/2025 6:34 AM-Corey	Lee Breese-Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); 100g to &lt; 1Kg; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DUI; 1st conv; combination of drugs and alcohol; Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon; Conviction in Previous 5 Years of specified KSA; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard; DL Violation; No Drivers License; Tax Stamp Violation; Failure to Pay Tax; Violation of conditions of release, on parole, conditional release or postrelease supervision; Drugs; Distribute, Market, Possess w/ intent to distribute a precursor for unlawful use&nbsp;

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1/8/2025 6:04 PM-Lionel Reyes Santos-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;1/8/2025 3:34 PM-Nathaniel	Gage Watson-Viol protection order; Abuse order; Harassment by Telephone; Texting to harass or threaten&nbsp;1/8/2025 2:56 PM-Austin	Daniel Elwell-Failure to Appear&nbsp;1/8/2025 2:12 PM-Logan	Lamar Myers-Failure to Appear1/8/2025 6:34 AM-Corey	Lee Breese-Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); 100g to &lt; 1Kg; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DUI; 1st conv; combination of drugs and alcohol; Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon; Conviction in Previous 5 Years of specified KSA; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard; DL Violation; No Drivers License; Tax Stamp Violation; Failure to Pay Tax; Violation of conditions of release, on parole, conditional release or postrelease supervision; Drugs; Distribute, Market, Possess w/ intent to distribute a precursor for unlawful use&nbsp;

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann on Wednesday praised the passage by the House of Representatives of the Laken Riley Act. Riley was killed while jogging in Georgia.&nbsp;

"It turns out the person that did this crime had been picked up for theft a couple of times had been released and then did this atrocious act," Mann said. "What the Laken Riley Act does is it ensures that if someone's in the country illegally and they get picked up for a crime like theft,&nbsp; that they have to be deported."

Mann called the legislation, which was joined by dozens of Democrats, including Kansas Third District Congresswoman Sharice Davids, common sense.

"It's the right thing to do," Mann said. "I look forward to seeing it getting signed into the law and becoming a policy."

The legislation still has to get through the Senate, but with control switching over to new leadership, it is expected to happen relatively quickly.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann on Wednesday praised the passage by the House of Representatives of the Laken Riley Act. Riley was killed while jogging in Georgia.&nbsp;"It turns out the person that did this crime had been picked up for theft a couple of times had been released and then did this atrocious act," Mann said. "What the Laken Riley Act does is it ensures that if someone's in the country illegally and they get picked up for a crime like theft,&nbsp; that they have to be deported."Mann called the legislation, which was joined by dozens of Democrats, including Kansas Third District Congresswoman Sharice Davids, common sense."It's the right thing to do," Mann said. "I look forward to seeing it getting signed into the law and becoming a policy."The legislation still has to get through the Senate, but with control switching over to new leadership, it is expected to happen relatively quickly.

Mann praises passage of Laken Riley Act

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Works Director Cecil Weible let the City Council know at their meeting on Tuesday how much work has gone into storm recovery thus far.

"Since the storm started January 4th, we have spent about 860 hours, man-hours, either pre-treating or attacking the storm. We actually still have a crew out currently on Main Street until 8 o'clock tonight," Weible said. "Throughout the storm, we used eight tandem dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders. The four new trucks with plows, and then we had the one other small truck, so 13 total trucks out plowing and moving snow and spreading salt."

There were a lot of city employees involved in the project.

"We used 33 employees for that 860 hours," Weible said. "We used a lot on pre-treating since we also pre-treated all the residential streets this time. So we actually used 34,000 gallons of salt brine for this storm event. That was in pre-treating and pre-wetting the salt while we were out. That also equated to 349 tons of salt, so it was a very cold event. The salt did its job slowly, but we are getting some good melt, so through all the lanes, lane miles pre-treated and or plowed, cycling that through a couple times on certain streets. We did about 4,000 lane miles within Hutch, so that's a lot of time spent behind the wheel moving snow around."

If you still have issues in your neighborhood, use the See, Click, Fix app to let the city know and they can come out and address them in the next few days.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Works Director Cecil Weible let the City Council know at their meeting on Tuesday how much work has gone into storm recovery thus far."Since the storm started January 4th, we have spent about 860 hours, man-hours, either pre-treating or attacking the storm. We actually still have a crew out currently on Main Street until 8 o'clock tonight," Weible said. "Throughout the storm, we used eight tandem dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders. The four new trucks with plows, and then we had the one other small truck, so 13 total trucks out plowing and moving snow and spreading salt."There were a lot of city employees involved in the project."We used 33 employees for that 860 hours," Weible said. "We used a lot on pre-treating since we also pre-treated all the residential streets this time. So we actually used 34,000 gallons of salt brine for this storm event. That was in pre-treating and pre-wetting the salt while we were out. That also equated to 349 tons of salt, so it was a very cold event. The salt did its job slowly, but we are getting some good melt, so through all the lanes, lane miles pre-treated and or plowed, cycling that through a couple times on certain streets. We did about 4,000 lane miles within Hutch, so that's a lot of time spent behind the wheel moving snow around."If you still have issues in your neighborhood, use the See, Click, Fix app to let the city know and they can come out and address them in the next few days.

Public Works gives storm update

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson's mayor for 2025 is Stacy Goss. 

Goss was elected by her fellow City Council members at their meeting Tuesday evening. 

Scott Meggers was elected as Vice Mayor for 2025. 

The other three council members remain Jon Richardson, Greg Fast and Steve Garza.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson's mayor for 2025 is Stacy Goss. Goss was elected by her fellow City Council members at their meeting Tuesday evening. Scott Meggers was elected as Vice Mayor for 2025. The other three council members remain Jon Richardson, Greg Fast and Steve Garza.

Goss elected Mayor; Meggers Vice Mayor Tuesday

1/8/2025 3:25 AM-Matthew	James Munoz-Failure to Appear; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; Apply for registration in different county

1/7/2025 10:49 PM-Jerry	Lee Breese Jr.-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon; Conviction in Previous 5 Years of specified KSA; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

1/7/2025 9:55 PM-Nicholas	Ray Ratley-Poss of marijuana; DL Violation; No Drivers License

1/7/2025 9:41 PM-Jesus	Francisco Carrillo-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Trespass; Posted or Locked Premises&nbsp;

1/7/2025 6:02 PM-Jamie	Christine Metcalf-Failure to Appear

1/7/2025 5:17 PM-Salvador	Rico Hernandez-Indecent Solicitation of a Child; To commit or Submit to an unlawful sexual act; Electronic Solicitation; Believes Child to be 14-15YOA&nbsp;

1/7/2025 4:20 PM-Tina	Marie Westfall-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant&nbsp;

1/7/2025 2:19 PM-Nicholas	Aaron Karches-Direct Contempt

1/7/2025 1:42 PM-Christopher	Lee Wilkerson-Failure to Appear

1/7/2025 1:35 PM-Breanna	Nicole Lopez-Probation Violation

1/7/2025 12:51 PM-Bradley	Scott Holmes-Failure to Appear

1/7/2025 9:27 AM-Jimmy Barnes-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

1/7/2025 7:59 AM-Luis Allberto Blancarte Torres-DUI; 1st conv; blood or breath .08 or higher

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;1/8/2025 3:25 AM-Matthew	James Munoz-Failure to Appear; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; Apply for registration in different county1/7/2025 10:49 PM-Jerry	Lee Breese Jr.-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon; Conviction in Previous 5 Years of specified KSA; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body1/7/2025 9:55 PM-Nicholas	Ray Ratley-Poss of marijuana; DL Violation; No Drivers License1/7/2025 9:41 PM-Jesus	Francisco Carrillo-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Trespass; Posted or Locked Premises&nbsp;1/7/2025 6:02 PM-Jamie	Christine Metcalf-Failure to Appear1/7/2025 5:17 PM-Salvador	Rico Hernandez-Indecent Solicitation of a Child; To commit or Submit to an unlawful sexual act; Electronic Solicitation; Believes Child to be 14-15YOA&nbsp;1/7/2025 4:20 PM-Tina	Marie Westfall-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant&nbsp;1/7/2025 2:19 PM-Nicholas	Aaron Karches-Direct Contempt1/7/2025 1:42 PM-Christopher	Lee Wilkerson-Failure to Appear1/7/2025 1:35 PM-Breanna	Nicole Lopez-Probation Violation1/7/2025 12:51 PM-Bradley	Scott Holmes-Failure to Appear1/7/2025 9:27 AM-Jimmy Barnes-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;1/7/2025 7:59 AM-Luis Allberto Blancarte Torres-DUI; 1st conv; blood or breath .08 or higher

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Annette VanBruggen with Mary Magdalene House told Hutch Post that their new chapel is available for people who may want to use it for their special occasion.

"The chapel is officially usable," VanBruggen said. "We've still got some parking lot stuff to do but pretty much it's done. We're booking weddings and and things like that for the for the spring and fall. Our goal is to not be a wedding venue, our goal is to still be a mission and still support our community, but use the chapel as a means to bring in some income."

Mary Magdalene House will be holding an event to allow people to see how the chapel might fit into their plans for themselves.

"We're gonna have a pop in and see the new chapel," VanBruggen said. "We've got a few vendors for like cake people and marriage planners and a few of those kind of people that are going to be there set up and we'll have it the space set up, so you can kind of see what it looks like. The Mary Magdalene house is also part of your rental if you decide to use it for an event venue so we're gonna have all that kind of organized so you can see what that would look like if you chose to to get married or use the Mary Magdalene Chapel for your special event."

The pop in event will be Sunday, Jan. 26 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mary Magdalene House at 7201 East 4th east of Hutchinson.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Annette VanBruggen with Mary Magdalene House told Hutch Post that their new chapel is available for people who may want to use it for their special occasion."The chapel is officially usable," VanBruggen said. "We've still got some parking lot stuff to do but pretty much it's done. We're booking weddings and and things like that for the for the spring and fall. Our goal is to not be a wedding venue, our goal is to still be a mission and still support our community, but use the chapel as a means to bring in some income."Mary Magdalene House will be holding an event to allow people to see how the chapel might fit into their plans for themselves."We're gonna have a pop in and see the new chapel," VanBruggen said. "We've got a few vendors for like cake people and marriage planners and a few of those kind of people that are going to be there set up and we'll have it the space set up, so you can kind of see what it looks like. The Mary Magdalene house is also part of your rental if you decide to use it for an event venue so we're gonna have all that kind of organized so you can see what that would look like if you chose to to get married or use the Mary Magdalene Chapel for your special event."The pop in event will be Sunday, Jan. 26 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mary Magdalene House at 7201 East 4th east of Hutchinson.

New chapel available for events at Mary Magdalene House

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The leadership of Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Sunshine Meadows in Buhler and Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson all want to make sure that those who need to discuss long-term care arrangements with their families don't put it off. It's much easier to make decisions ahead, because time gives you options, being in a hurry leaves you none.

"We see that frequently where one spouse has become the caregiver and the support for the other spouse, and sometimes, you know, it takes both of them to kind of be one person, and we see that quite a bit," said Mark Mains with Wesley Towers. "When you start to notice that, and holidays are a good time to notice that, it's a good idea to get a hold of one of us and start talking about what options are there."

New facilities like the Selah Memory Care Center at Sunshine Meadows can help when one spouse maybe is farther along the deterioration path than the other one is.

"Much of the time what we see is that when they do make a move and have one of them move into the facility or both move in the facility, how much pressure is then alleviated from the one that's caregiving," said Nathan Spencer with Sunshine Meadows. "It's like they get their life back, and they're thinking that they're not doing right by their spouse or loved one, but reality is when they actually make that move, there's such freedom that's created for them, and then they get to focus on the relationship and not the caregiving."

Dawn Veh with Mennonite Friendship Communities told her story.

"I, in fact, just moved my mom, or she came to our campus,"&nbsp; Veh said. "Part of the attraction was the different levels of care that are available to her in this location, and it's good to have her close by. We were able to have a family Christmas gathering at the community and grandkids have been able to stop in great grandkids to see her while they were in town, so it's important to have them near family."

The three homes would love to have you contact each of them for a tour to find out which is the best option for your family.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The leadership of Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Sunshine Meadows in Buhler and Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson all want to make sure that those who need to discuss long-term care arrangements with their families don't put it off. It's much easier to make decisions ahead, because time gives you options, being in a hurry leaves you none."We see that frequently where one spouse has become the caregiver and the support for the other spouse, and sometimes, you know, it takes both of them to kind of be one person, and we see that quite a bit," said Mark Mains with Wesley Towers. "When you start to notice that, and holidays are a good time to notice that, it's a good idea to get a hold of one of us and start talking about what options are there."New facilities like the Selah Memory Care Center at Sunshine Meadows can help when one spouse maybe is farther along the deterioration path than the other one is."Much of the time what we see is that when they do make a move and have one of them move into the facility or both move in the facility, how much pressure is then alleviated from the one that's caregiving," said Nathan Spencer with Sunshine Meadows. "It's like they get their life back, and they're thinking that they're not doing right by their spouse or loved one, but reality is when they actually make that move, there's such freedom that's created for them, and then they get to focus on the relationship and not the caregiving."Dawn Veh with Mennonite Friendship Communities told her story."I, in fact, just moved my mom, or she came to our campus,"&nbsp; Veh said. "Part of the attraction was the different levels of care that are available to her in this location, and it's good to have her close by. We were able to have a family Christmas gathering at the community and grandkids have been able to stop in great grandkids to see her while they were in town, so it's important to have them near family."The three homes would love to have you contact each of them for a tour to find out which is the best option for your family.

Have difficult conversations about long-term care

1/6/2025 10:44 PM-Luke	Andrew Robinson-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;

1/6/2025 5:18 PM-Angela	Kay Lemonds-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

1/6/2025 2:09 PM-Christopher	Michael Ray-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

1/6/2025 1:22 PM-Allison	Kaylynn Eells-Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance&nbsp;

1/6/2025 12:24 PM-Danny	Ray Patten-Failure to Appear

1/6/2025 11:23 AM-Cody	Ryan Griffin-Failure to Appear

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;1/6/2025 10:44 PM-Luke	Andrew Robinson-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;1/6/2025 5:18 PM-Angela	Kay Lemonds-Failure to Appear&nbsp;1/6/2025 2:09 PM-Christopher	Michael Ray-Failure to Appear&nbsp;1/6/2025 1:22 PM-Allison	Kaylynn Eells-Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance&nbsp;1/6/2025 12:24 PM-Danny	Ray Patten-Failure to Appear1/6/2025 11:23 AM-Cody	Ryan Griffin-Failure to Appear

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson used a lot of resources to get the streets into passable condition both during and following the weekend storm.

"To date, we've used around 10,000 gallons of brine and about a thousand tons of salt for direct application onto the roads," said Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas said Monday. "A lot of resources just on the material side, but also on the personnel side, a lot of hours, so about 520 hours or so."

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson used a lot of resources to get the streets into passable condition both during and following the weekend storm."To date, we've used around 10,000 gallons of brine and about a thousand tons of salt for direct application onto the roads," said Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas said Monday. "A lot of resources just on the material side, but also on the personnel side, a lot of hours, so about 520 hours or so."City employees have been working around the clock, too with about 20 employees plowing 12 hours on, 12 hours off for the duration of the storm."I was talking with several staff late into the evening Sunday night and part of why they were in good spirits, is several have mentioned that this time last year or during our last major snow event, it seemed like maybe 10 percent of the comments were positive and then 90 percent were just negative," Villegas said. "Well, they're saying now it's the exact opposite where it's like 90 percent positive and then 10 percent negative. So the staff feel that positivity and that helps keep them going."Part of what's important is that the city has done its best to let the public know in advance of the storm what the plan is and then they have gone out to execute that plan.