By John Mesh The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School girls tennis team returns several experienced players from the 2023 team. The Celtics are coached by Gallagher Martin. He is entering third season coaching the Trinity girls. In the spring, Martin will begin his fifth year coaching the
CAPTION: Hutchinson City Hall, located at 125 East Ave B. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE
By Michael Glenn
The Hutchinson City Council approved to set a public hearing for the establishment of three STAR Bond districts in the Salt City Tuesday morning at Hutchinson City Hall.
Director of Strategic Growth Dave Sotelo said it is essential for the public to have input on the bonds and shared a video from the Kansas Department of Commerce, which issues the bonds, on how the process works.
Currently, there are 16 STAR bonds active in Kansas, with examples including the River District in Wichita, Downtown Salina and the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchinson.
Hutchinson used STAR bonds in 2006 with the Strataca Kansas Underground Salt Museum, which were paid off three years early in 2013.
“It’s one of the most successful bonds that have been paid,” Sotelo said. “We’ve had some history in the community and I’m excited to do it once again.”
There are three projects that could potentially see funds from the STAR bonds. The Cosmosphere would see an expansion and remodel, the Landmark Project would receive funds for the development of the property at the Northwest corner of 5th Avenue and Main Street and Memorial Hall would be revitalized.
Three separate STAR bonds districts, where a portion of new sales tax from the development is rerouted to pay off the bonds, would be implemented in Hutchinson along Main Street in Downtown Hutchinson, 11th Avenue around the Cosmosphere and 17th Avenue, including the construction area of the new hotel located north of 17th on Waldron Street.
“In this case, they’ve given us permission to have three different districts which are not connected,” Sotelo said.
Sotelo said if the bonds are approved to be established, city staff would go into planning the bonds and calculating the amount needed throughout the fourth quarter of 2024. Sotelo added the STAR districts could begin in early 2025.
“People won’t see an actual increase in sales tax,” Sotelo said. “It’s using sales tax already and using bonds. If we make investments, we expect it to increase. With the increment, we’ll pay the bonds back and the investors.”
CAPTION: Hutchinson City Hall, located at 125 East Ave B. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn The Hutchinson City Council approved to set a public hearing for the establishment of three STAR Bond districts in the Salt City Tuesday morning at Hutchinson City Hall. Director of
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The Yoder welcome sign, located on Kansas Highway 96 westbound. The horse and buggy represent the local Amish heritage, which has played a significant factor in the community of Yoder since its inception. CREDIT: MICHAEL GLENN/HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE "It's a fun family event with a little for
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Bold 3PL announced three scholarship awards last week.
In a press release, the Hutchinson-based company said the recipients are employees who “demonstrated company values and are furthering their education.”
Allison Bateman, a summer intern, is beginning her sophomore year at John Brown University in History Education.
Bradley Neill, a light assembly worker, finished one year at Hutchinson Community College is studying Sports Management at Pittsburg State University.
Camden Schneider, a light assembly worker, is enrolled in the Aviation Pilot program at Liberty University Online and is an Eagle Scout.
Bold CEO Darren Barnes said, “All three were well deserving of the Bold Scholarship, and we know they will go on to be great leaders.”
Bold COO Bart Kooiman said, “We were only going to give one scholarship, but after seeing their work ethic this summer, reading their applications, and talking to their managers, we just couldn’t stop at one.
“Bold’s core purpose is to help people succeed, and I’ll bet on Allison, Bradley and Camden. Interestingly, all three of them serve in their local church. Camden serves in the CrossPoint worship band as a drummer, Bradley serves in Sunday school at Inspire and Allison serves in Sunday school at CrossPoint.
It’s encouraging to see young adults serve our Lord and others in a culture that says, ‘It’s all about me.”
HR Director Christina Byard said, “Working during the summer gives practical experience and develops discipline. We’re pleased to play a role in these opportunities.”
Headquartered in Hutchinson, Bold 3PL serves 30 companies worldwide as a warehouse and fulfillment partner.
For more information about the company, visit Bold Corporate or Kansas3pl.
Photo courtesy of BOLD Bold 3PL announced three scholarship awards last week. In a press release, the Hutchinson-based company said the recipients are employees who "demonstrated company values and are furthering their education." Allison Bateman, a summer intern, is beginning her sophomore year at John Brown University in
By John Mesh The Reno County Sabres homeschool football team will play six eight-man games and two 11-man games in 2024. The Sabres open the season Sept. 5 at Stafford. This is the second season for the Sabres’ high school program, who posted a 3-3 record in 2023.
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