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Boys and Girls Clubs working to better youth job skills

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Despite their best efforts to teach needed skills for the workplace, companies still have a hard time finding employees. While technical educational opportunities are very strong in the area, it doesn’t always translate to good employees.

A program at Hutchinson Boys and Girls Clubs is working to change that. Skip Wilson with BGC Hutch talks about the Epic Skillz program:

 

 

Wilson says it’s important to reach students early so they are able to find work during their high school years:

 

Wilson says the Epic Skillz program is both a combination of work at the club and hands-on experience at a local business:

 

Any business that would like to participate in the Epic Skillz program should contact the Boys and Girls Clubs for more information at 620-665-7171.

Coffee at the Cosmo Thursday

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Coffee at the Cosmo is once again upon us. This month’s program is entitled “Long Duration Spaceflight and Planetary Exploration” with special guest speaker, Ryan Amick, Assistant Professor of Human Performance at Wichita State University.

Amick will speak on how Astronaut Physiology and Mission Requirements Influence Future Spacesuit Design. As always, Coffee at the Cosmo — now in its 10th year — is free and open to the public.

Thursday’s program beings at 9 a.m. at the Cosmosphere.

Peace Officers Memorial service Friday

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Once again, local law enforcement will gather to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.National-Police-Week

The National Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony is set for this Friday at 11 a.m. in front of the law enforcement center in Hutchinson. The ceremony will begin with opening statements from Sheriff Randy Henderson, followed by the invocation from Pastor Willard Stafford. The guest speaker for the ceremony will be Brigadier General Anthony Mohatt, Assistant Adjutant General of the Kansas Army National Guard.

His speech will be followed with recognition of the fallen officers and the playing of taps by Chase Schwein of Buhler High School.

Officers who have lost their lives in Reno County in the line of duty are: Reno County Undersheriff Edward Metz, who died in 1901 when he was pushed under a train; Deputy Thomas Simpson Fowler, who was shot and killed by a burglary suspect in 1911; Officer Reason Sherman Monroe, who was fatally shot nine times while investigating a family disturbance in 1924; Police Lt. Shelby Comstock, who was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle in 1956; and Officer Kenneth M. Kennedy, who was shot while investigating liquor crimes in 1972.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be in the Veterans Room in the basement of the courthouse.

Council approves SADVC grant

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council gave approval to an Emergency Services grant for the Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Center in the amount of $40,092.

The grant will help pay for technology upgrades, along with other expenses. The center serves Kingman, Rice, Harper and Reno counties.

Also Tuesday, the council approved a conditional use permit for a small building the owner wants to turn into a duplex. The building is on the corner of 5th and Adams, just east of Dillon’s.

Finally, the council gave approval to vacate a street easement on the south and east side of property at 4904 Cottonwood for Bob and Ann Bush to build an addition on their property. The utility easement will stay in place in case it is needed in the future.

Letter carrier food drive nets more than 23,000 pounds of food

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Letter Carriers Food Drive was another success in Hutchinson.

According to the post office, residents donated more than 23,600 pounds of food with some still left to count.

The drive was spread out over three days this year to accommodate local businesses that wanted to participate.

All food donated will go to the Reno County Food Bank.

Council approves park projects

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council approved action for two major park projects during today’s agenda session.

The first was for two playground equipment projects at Carey Park and at the new Southwest Bricktown Park. The Carey Park project will be located just west of the McQueen ball fields at a cost of $75,000.

The other project for Southwest Bricktown came about after the United Way provided a grant and Heartland Credit Union made a $30,000 donation to provide playground equipment. Hutch Rec is also providing a picnic area for the project. The cost is around $60,000. Parks Director Justin Combs hopes they can have community volunteers construct the playgrounds as they have done with past projects.

The other park project was a request for Qualifications for engineering work to be done at Fun Valley. The Parks Department wants to replace the aging bleachers and center section of the ball complex. The council approved a contract with BG Consultants for $25,000.

The work would be done in 2019 with a projected cost around $700,000.

Hutchinson Public Works working large water main break

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Works reports that there is a large water main break at 16th and O’Daniel. The location is about three blocks east of Don Michael Field.

Crews are currently working on the break, but the water will be off on O’Daniel from 14th to 16th Avenues up until between 7 and 9 p.m.

Salthawk golfers headed to state

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DODGE CITY, Kan. — Coming off his AVCTL championship, Hutch High golfer Max Ontjes continued his strong play with a second place finish in the Class 6A Regional Tournament held at Mariah Hills in Dodge City. Ontjes carded a 74.

Trevor Rhodes followed Ontjes with an 89; Tate Webster and Jake Winchester both carded 94; Brock Souther and Luke Winchester both shot 98.

Overall, the team shot a 351. That score was good enough for a third place team finish and a spot at state next week at Iron Horse Golf Club in Kansas City.

Wheat tours scheduled this week

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas wheat harvest is expected to be the smallest in nearly 30 years, according to the latest forecasts.

A chance to get a better idea of how things look in central Kansas is coming up this week when the Kansas Wheat Alliance makes a tour of the area.

The group plans to visit fields in St. John and Pratt on Wednesday; in the Hillsboro area on Thursday; and then Marquette, Moundridge and Inman in McPherson County on Friday.

The Kansas Wheat Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2007 with the goal of maximizing value for wheat farmers from new wheat varieties developed by Kansas State University.

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