CAPTION: Ron Kaufman of Hutchinson Fire Department addresses the Rotary Club in a Monday noon meeting at Hutchinson Community College. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank In 2012 following a career with Eaton Corporation, Ron Kaufman changed careers. He joined the Hutchinson Fire Department, not realizing the
CAPTION: CREDIT HAVEN FALL FESTIVAL By Kate Irelan The Haven Fall Festival is this weekend, Oct. 11 through Oct. 13, and promises medieval carnival fun and renaissance festival magic in addition to traditional Haven Fall Festival celebrations and activities. Vicki Myers, a coordinator for the Haven Fall
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Monday Oct 7 Lunch in the Park, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at DCI Park, at the corner of Main St. and 2nd Ave. Enjoy food trucks, yard games and entertainment Tuesday Oct 8 Kansas State University Men’s Basketball Coach Jerome Tang, 10:30 a.m. at the Hutchinson Sports
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By Michael Glenn
Hutchinson Community College will host Kansas State University’s Head Basketball Coach Jerome Tang Tuesday morning at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
“Coach Tang, who was selected as the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year after guiding the Wildcats to a 26-win season and its 13th trip to the Elite Eight in his inaugural season, recently completed his second season as the 25th head men’s basketball head coach at Kansas State,” a press release issued by the college said.
The lecture will begin at 10:30 a.m., with tickets available 45 minutes before the presentation at 9:45 a.m. All youth under 18 and students with a school ID are admitted for free.
Tang is just the third coach in the program’s history to be selected National Coach of the Year, joining Fred “Tex” Winter (who presented a 2003 Dillon Lecture) in 1958 and Jack Hartman in
1980, while he is the fourth head coach from a Big 12 institution to earn the honor of the Naismith Trophy.
“[Tang] was a candidate for nearly every other National Coach of the Year honor in 2022-23, including finishing as the runner-up for The Associated Press award,” the release said. “In addition, he was the consensus Big 12 Coach of the Year, earning the honor from both the league coaches and the AP.”
CAPTION: CREDIT HUTCHCC By Michael Glenn Hutchinson Community College will host Kansas State University's Head Basketball Coach Jerome Tang Tuesday morning at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. "Coach Tang, who was selected as the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year after guiding the Wildcats
Pfc. Henry Lee Fisher (Photo provided by Jake Feil) A dedication ceremony will be held on October 26th to honor a local soldier who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. The Kansas Department of Transportation will install two memorial signs along K-96 near Haven
The three roundabouts along Panorama Dr. came and went.
After escalating traffic problems along Panorama Dr. north of Dillon’s Marketplace, the neighborhood’s residents appealed to the City of Hutchinson for a solution. More than 1,500 cars use the road daily to move between 30th and 43rd Ave. The road has no bed, is very narrow, and is in a residential area with no sidewalks, and drivers treat it like a wide through-street built to sustain high traffic flow. Commuters speed through the neighborhood, and a few “car clubs” race through at 65 mph and more along the road at night.
Two weeks ago, three temporary roundabouts were installed in an attempt to slow down traffic. After the experiment demonstrated that the measures did lower speeds through the area, they were replaced with stop signs.
After last week’s editorial, a few residents reached out to discuss the situation and dispel myths propagated on social media. Overall, they appreciated the city’s cooperation but were disheartened by motorist indifference and the time needed to mitigate the problem.
The residents I spoke with were frustrated, mainly by the lack of respect shown by those who speed through the area and fear that someone will be badly injured or killed. One house had been hit by a vehicle exceeding the speed limit, and some acts of vandalism have occurred.
Hopefully, the stop signs will work their intended purpose—creating safer intersections and traffic corridors. However, this week alone, I saw the aftermath of two accidents in which drivers had ignored stop lights and signs. Fortunately, no one was severely injured. Unfortunately, we all pay the price with higher vehicle insurance premiums.
I believe drivers need to slow down, obey traffic signals, and not use residential streets as commuter racetracks.
Stiffer penalties, increased fines, and license suspensions for serial offenders are an excellent start.
Nevertheless, respect is the sorely lacking most crucial ingredient in solving the city’s escalating accident rate.
The three roundabouts along Panorama Dr. came and went. After escalating traffic problems along Panorama Dr. north of Dillon's Marketplace, the neighborhood's residents appealed to the City of Hutchinson for a solution. More than 1,500 cars use the road daily to move between 30th and 43rd
Graphic courtesy of Blue Dragon Sports Information The No. 1 Hutchinson Blue Dragons football team opened Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference play by beating No. 14 Dodge City 42-0 Saturday afternoon at Gowans Stadium. Hutchinson, which has outscored its last two opponents 141-0, improved to 5-0 overall
A Green Chevrolet Nova and its engine is displayed at the rod run. Other popular Chevrolet makes at the rod run include Camaros, Chevelles, Impalas and more CREDIT EMMIE BOSE By Emmie Bose Classic and new cars and motorcycles lined Main Street and the side streets of
CAPTION: This spinach pasta is made with only three ingredients, including fresh spinach, flour and salt. It is easy to make and can be paired with a variety of sauces. By Lindsey Young One of the staples in our refrigerator is a package of fresh spinach. We use
“I’m not really an artist,” Jim Almrud said, standing next to his submission at the Hutchinson Art Center’s Members Art Show. “I’m always a student. There are certain things I like, such as landscapes.”
Almrud is one of several art center members whose works are on display in the Main Gallery through Nov. 18.
He began painting watercolors around ten years ago and has continued to refine his technique. “I had a basic [watercolor] kit and watched a little video to learn. Then I went to an art class, and they told me to get better materials,” he said, laughing.
Almrud’s art show submission, “Western Sunset,” reflects storm clouds set against a vivid orange sky with a windmill and tree silhouettes in the foreground.
“I’ve gone from being very tight to being more loose and free with my technique,” he said.
Almrud has friends in many countries to whom he sent photos of the painting.
“Friends in Austral said it looks like the outback. Friends in South Africa said it looked familiar to them, too.”
Many of the members show paintings are for sale. “Western Sunset” is being offered at $250. Almrud smiled when he read the label and said, “I usually make the prices high so that they don’t sell so that I can give them away as gifts.”
The members show is open to the public. Memberships are available at the Hutchinson Art Center at 405 N Washington St. and on the center’s website. Several membership levels are available for individuals and businesses, but each includes a ten percent gift shop discount and the opportunity to display and sell artwork. Memberships also support community outreach and education.
The center is open Mon. from noon to 5 p.m., Tue. through Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Sundays. For more information and to inquire about memberships, classes, and other events and activities, the center’s phone number is (620) 663-1081, and the email is hac@hutchinsonartcenter.net.
Artist Jim Almrud with his watercolor painting "Western Sunset" in the Main Gallery at the Hutchinson Art Center's Members Art Show opening reception on Oct. 4, 2024 CREDIT GINA LONG/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE "I'm not really an artist," Jim Almrud said, standing next to his submission at
