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The development of new zoning regulations in Hutchinson has prompted some criticism on the city council that some rules represent government intrusion. But it is important to remember that zoning is for the benefit of the whole community, and council members should keep in mind not just individual rights but the collective good. Parking and landscape requirement for businesses sparked some debate Tuesday during a city council study session.

The government's job is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, and having a group of flowering shrubs next to a building is not going to make Hutchinson safer   -Ron Sellers

 

In an effort to breathe new life into a longtime local event, there has been a reorganization of the Clay County Fair Association board of directors. The group, which is made up of some of the former members and some new faces, also has stepped up efforts to promote the annual fair and use of the fairgrounds on the north edge of Piggott. During a meeting Nov. 10, these individuals were either elected or re-elected to the fair board: Marty Conley, Irene Causey, Danny Seal, Janet Cale, Roger Cale, Shelb  

What we need in Washington are smart and practical Kansans to quickly resolve this health care/health insurance mess our professional politicians have gotten us into. If the local business leaders recently quoted in a Hutchinson News series on health reform could be put in a room and challenged to develop a plan that would expand health care coverage, reduce costs and not break the backs of American taxpayers, I am thoroughly convinced we would be light years better off at actually solving problems than  

Councilman questions the fairness of new zoning proposal for strip clubs, novelty shops. Councilman Ron Sellers wanted to make it clear on Tuesday that he is not a proponent of adult entertainment businesses. Rather, he said, he is an opponent of bureaucracy and government infringement on individual rights, and therefore questioned the restrictiveness of proposed zoning regulations related to those types of establishments.

Until I see a final map that shows exactly where they'd be able to locate, I can't make a decision   -Ron Sellers

 

City leaders Tuesday had some serious concerns over a proposed update to the housing code that would set maintenance standards for both rental and owner-occupied property. However, they also weren't willing to scrap the idea of strengthening codes to set a baseline for what is considered acceptable living conditions in Hutchinson. Ultimately, the Hutchinson City Council requested the proposed code – the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code – be tweaked to address concerns over government intru

They always say the devil is in the details, but you have more details in this thing than the devil could come up with   -Bob Bush

 

Hospice of Chautauqua County is in the fifth year of the program, three years of which have been jointly recognized here in Fredonia and in Jamestown. "Christmas to me is a time that we all bond together and the glue that kind of dissipates during the year when we get busy with life, this is the time of year when it all comes together and you re-solidify our connections," said Ron Sellers, President and Chief Executive Officer for Hospice of Chautauqua County, to the gathered families. "We want these tr

Christmas to me is a time that we all bond together and the glue that kind of dissipates during the year when we get busy with life, this is the time of year when it all comes together and you re-solidify our connections   -Ron Sellers

 

When Spetman was pursued by a couple of reporters Tuesday and asked when he might address the specifics of Bowden's departure, Spetman replied meekly, "In a while." In a while is when you mow the lawn or weatherproof the deck. It's not when you address the departure of a legend.  

The most recent document governing the arrangement is known as the "tri-party agreement," signed by each authority in 2001. It expired this year. Each board has held its own discussions on how to revise the agreement, but nothing has been decided.  

Trash service in Hutchinson likely will be changing in 2010 with the goal of encouraging more recycling. At a Tuesday meeting, Hutchinson City Council members were very supportive of the opportunity to offer single-stream recycling and the issuance of recycling carts to residents at no additional cost. To both offset the cost of the new recycling program and also to incent residents to use the program, the council seemed to lean toward discontinuing yard waste collection services and the practice of p  

The Fall Member-Member Golf Tournament took place this weekend at the Cleveland Country Club. The overall champions were Mitchel Brown and Greg Underwood. Clint Taylor and Jordia Waller captured a first place finish in the Championship Flight followed by John Bischof and Phil Davis in second. Andy Williams and Jack Williams closed out the day with a third place finish.