HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Recreation Commission announced on March 29, they have hired Jacelyn Chambers as the new Arts &amp; Culture Coordinator. Chambers will begin this role on the Hutch Rec leadership team on April 17.

At Hutch Rec, Chambers will be responsible in organizing and managing arts, humanities, and cultural programs and events for Hutchinson and Reno County residents, as well as overseeing the Foxtrot Studio operations and assisting in community events, including Third Thursday.

“I look forward to meeting new creative people and continuing to work with many groups in our community to integrate the arts into our educational and recreational activities in engaging and invigorating ways,” Chambers said. “I want to encourage and fuel peoples’ fiery passions in our community, as well as help connect people to the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to succeed in their artistic pursuits.”

Chambers comes to Hutch Rec after working at the Hutchinson Art Center for the past eight years, including her most recent role there as executive director. She is a Hutchinson native and in 2017 graduated from Hutchinson Community College with an associate’s degree in art. 

As a student, Chambers said she “had the privilege of learning from an inspiring group of artists, arts advocates, and knowledgeable community ambassadors who helped me develop a strong passion for contributing to my local community as much as possible.”

When she is not working on an artistic passion project, Chambers can be found playing tabletop games, video games, and board games with friends and family, as well as experimenting with recipes or researching interior design tips and tricks for her home. She resides in Hutchinson with her partner and five rescue cats.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Recreation Commission announced on March 29, they have hired Jacelyn Chambers as the new Arts &amp; Culture Coordinator. Chambers will begin this role on the Hutch Rec leadership team on April 17.At Hutch Rec, Chambers will be responsible in organizing and managing arts, humanities, and cultural programs and events for Hutchinson and Reno County residents, as well as overseeing the Foxtrot Studio operations and assisting in community events, including Third Thursday.“I look forward to meeting new creative people and continuing to work with many groups in our community to integrate the arts into our educational and recreational activities in engaging and invigorating ways,” Chambers said. “I want to encourage and fuel peoples’ fiery passions in our community, as well as help connect people to the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to succeed in their artistic pursuits.”Chambers comes to Hutch Rec after working at the Hutchinson Art Center for the past eight years, including her most recent role there as executive director. She is a Hutchinson native and in 2017 graduated from Hutchinson Community College with an associate’s degree in art. As a student, Chambers said she “had the privilege of learning from an inspiring group of artists, arts advocates, and knowledgeable community ambassadors who helped me develop a strong passion for contributing to my local community as much as possible.”When she is not working on an artistic passion project, Chambers can be found playing tabletop games, video games, and board games with friends and family, as well as experimenting with recipes or researching interior design tips and tricks for her home. She resides in Hutchinson with her partner and five rescue cats.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jacelyn Chambers new Hutch Rec Arts & Culture Coordinator

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson community is responding after&nbsp;the <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/28dff8ea-fcb3-4ccb-b3a2-5b8fdc415ecf" target="_blank">tragic death of a woman walking from the Reno County Jail on March 23</a>&nbsp;sparked&nbsp;outrage on the safety concerns of people walking from the jail back into town during the night. &nbsp;

The Kansas Recovery Network has formed a partnership with Axel’s Taxi to drive released people from the jail back to where they need to go at no cost to them. &nbsp;

The initiative is called the Nikia Project, named after Nikia F. Thomas, who was killed after a single-vehicle accident when she was walking at night on South Severance in Hutchinson from the Reno County Jail. &nbsp;

“From the jail to the next intersection headed back into town, walking north like she [Nikia F. Thomas] was, is almost a full mile and the speed out there I’m pretty sure is 50 miles an hour,” Jacci Espinosa, Kansas Recovery Network founding member and treasurer,&nbsp;said. “There are no street lights and there are no sidewalks out there. It is dark and it is dangerous.” &nbsp;

Nikia F. Thomas was struck by a car and transported to Ascension Via Christi where she later died from her injuries. &nbsp;

Espinosa said that since Reno County Jail was moved to its current location eight years ago, she has heard about quite a few close calls out there.&nbsp;

Espinosa said it is about a 20 minute walk from the jail to the nearest intersection. &nbsp;

“That gives you an idea of how long people are on just that pure dark stretch of road.” &nbsp;

The Nikia Project is addressing the dangers to people released from Reno County Jail at night to&nbsp;protect drivers and pedestrians from incidents like the one that killed Nikia F. Thomas. &nbsp;

“The Kansas Recovery Network is a harm reduction coalition, actually the first one that's been organized in the state, so anytime that we see any type of harm in the community, we always try to think of a solution to that harm,” Espinosa said. “This also falls into that because at the jail they just release people all the time.” &nbsp;

According to Espinosa, released people cannot use the jail phone on their way out. She added that&nbsp;more than likely if someone had a phone on their person, it was returned dead. &nbsp;

“There's just not any resources to even attempt to get a call unless you manage to get someone to come bond you out,” Espinosa said. &nbsp;

Espinosa continued, “in her [Nikia F. Thomas] specific instance, she was there on a misdemeanor charge, so it's very likely, I don't know the details of how she was released and I don't actually know her, but it appears from my experience with the jail that she probably just bonded herself out because it was a very low-level crime.” &nbsp;

Wanting to put together a solution, Espinosa said she reached out to Axel’s Taxi. &nbsp;

“I was trying to think of a way to have an immediate solution instead of just complaining about it on Facebook, so I reached out to the owner of Axel’s Taxi,” Espinosa said. &nbsp;

In order to keep up with the cost of the Nikia Project so that Axel’s Taxi can continue providing rides, the Kansas Recovery Network has set up a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/g6p39-the-nikia-project?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_content=undefined&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer&amp;utm_term=undefined" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a>. &nbsp;

The Kansas Recovery Network, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is committed&nbsp;to holding these restricted donated funds. Any money donated to the Nikia Project will only be used for the Nikia Project. Funds will be used for things like providing gasoline and keeping up with wear and tear.  &nbsp;

“The owner of Axel’s Taxi, his name is Nick, has pledged to match donations to the project up to $1,000,” Espinosa said. &nbsp;

Additionally, any donations received over the requested amount will be donated to Nikia F. Thomas's family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Espinosa said she will be putting out flyers for the Nikia Project’s services so that people released from the jail know who to contact and how to reach them for rides. &nbsp;

Espinosa also wants&nbsp;to see action from the City of Hutchinson and Reno County governments. &nbsp;

“I really feel like it's not an overreach to have street lights out there,” Espinosa said. “I feel like they don’t need to own the land to do that.”&nbsp;

“They have built other things on the other side of the street from where the jail is. They built the animal shelter out there and there's a dog park out there so&nbsp;there's obviously a way to do stuff to that street.” &nbsp;

Espinosa’s other hope for the Nikia Project, other than keeping people released from the Reno County Jail safe, is to remind people that they do not need to wait for the government to come up with a solution, and that people can take care of each other. &nbsp;

The Nikia Project has already reached Kansas legislators, gaining the attention of State Representative for the 102nd House District of Kansas Jason Probst. He commented about the project on Facebook.

"One of the things I really like about Hutchinson is the action people will immediately take to fix a problem and right a wrong," Probst said. "In this case, a group has arranged for a local taxi service to pick up those released from jail after dark, with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasRecoveryNetwork?__cft__[0]=AZUPg1TBQ9pwZGoY5TlyAm7VZQy540Wt59PhS9CR5Cxfbvs5IVPNXV6lOXVuQIJboGR9HES5ID3Wz0w5qYpahvpjDQM6LZuatWaAgB963x7f6DE2pEZGldukRIYOJSxdKr066UjVDahYswNtsEPcNsoS0U7NXKv95gHDEkoMoTf3aQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kansas Recovery Network</a> paying the cab fare."&nbsp; &nbsp;

In the last 15 hours since being up and since the posting of this article, the Nikia Project GoFundMe has raised over $650 of their current $2,500 goal.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson community is responding after&nbsp;the <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/28dff8ea-fcb3-4ccb-b3a2-5b8fdc415ecf" target="_blank">tragic death of a woman walking from the Reno County Jail on March 23</a>&nbsp;sparked&nbsp;outrage on the safety concerns of people walking from the jail back into town during the night. &nbsp;The Kansas Recovery Network has formed a partnership with Axel’s Taxi to drive released people from the jail back to where they need to go at no cost to them. &nbsp;The initiative is called the Nikia Project, named after Nikia F. Thomas, who was killed after a single-vehicle accident when she was walking at night on South Severance in Hutchinson from the Reno County Jail. &nbsp;“From the jail to the next intersection headed back into town, walking north like she [Nikia F. Thomas] was, is almost a full mile and the speed out there I’m pretty sure is 50 miles an hour,” Jacci Espinosa, Kansas Recovery Network founding member and treasurer,&nbsp;said. “There are no street lights and there are no sidewalks out there. It is dark and it is dangerous.” &nbsp;Nikia F. Thomas was struck by a car and transported to Ascension Via Christi where she later died from her injuries. &nbsp;Espinosa said that since Reno County Jail was moved to its current location eight years ago, she has heard about quite a few close calls out there.&nbsp;Espinosa said it is about a 20 minute walk from the jail to the nearest intersection. &nbsp;“That gives you an idea of how long people are on just that pure dark stretch of road.” &nbsp;The Nikia Project is addressing the dangers to people released from Reno County Jail at night to&nbsp;protect drivers and pedestrians from incidents like the one that killed Nikia F. Thomas. &nbsp;“The Kansas Recovery Network is a harm reduction coalition, actually the first one that's been organized in the state, so anytime that we see any type of harm in the community, we always try to think of a solution to that harm,” Espinosa said. “This also falls into that because at the jail they just release people all the time.” &nbsp;According to Espinosa, released people cannot use the jail phone on their way out. She added that&nbsp;more than likely if someone had a phone on their person, it was returned dead. &nbsp;“There's just not any resources to even attempt to get a call unless you manage to get someone to come bond you out,” Espinosa said. &nbsp;Espinosa continued, “in her [Nikia F. Thomas] specific instance, she was there on a misdemeanor charge, so it's very likely, I don't know the details of how she was released and I don't actually know her, but it appears from my experience with the jail that she probably just bonded herself out because it was a very low-level crime.” &nbsp;Wanting to put together a solution, Espinosa said she reached out to Axel’s Taxi. &nbsp;“I was trying to think of a way to have an immediate solution instead of just complaining about it on Facebook, so I reached out to the owner of Axel’s Taxi,” Espinosa said. &nbsp;In order to keep up with the cost of the Nikia Project so that Axel’s Taxi can continue providing rides, the Kansas Recovery Network has set up a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/g6p39-the-nikia-project?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_content=undefined&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer&amp;utm_term=undefined" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a>. &nbsp;The Kansas Recovery Network, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is committed&nbsp;to holding these restricted donated funds. Any money donated to the Nikia Project will only be used for the Nikia Project. Funds will be used for things like providing gasoline and keeping up with wear and tear. &nbsp;“The owner of Axel’s Taxi, his name is Nick, has pledged to match donations to the project up to $1,000,” Espinosa said. &nbsp;Additionally, any donations received over the requested amount will be donated to Nikia F. Thomas's family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Espinosa said she will be putting out flyers for the Nikia Project’s services so that people released from the jail know who to contact and how to reach them for rides. &nbsp;Espinosa also wants&nbsp;to see action from the City of Hutchinson and Reno County governments. &nbsp;“I really feel like it's not an overreach to have street lights out there,” Espinosa said. “I feel like they don’t need to own the land to do that.”&nbsp;“They have built other things on the other side of the street from where the jail is. They built the animal shelter out there and there's a dog park out there so&nbsp;there's obviously a way to do stuff to that street.” &nbsp;Espinosa’s other hope for the Nikia Project, other than keeping people released from the Reno County Jail safe, is to remind people that they do not need to wait for the government to come up with a solution, and that people can take care of each other. &nbsp;The Nikia Project has already reached Kansas legislators, gaining the attention of State Representative for the 102nd House District of Kansas Jason Probst. He commented about the project on Facebook."One of the things I really like about Hutchinson is the action people will immediately take to fix a problem and right a wrong," Probst said. "In this case, a group has arranged for a local taxi service to pick up those released from jail after dark, with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasRecoveryNetwork?__cft__[0]=AZUPg1TBQ9pwZGoY5TlyAm7VZQy540Wt59PhS9CR5Cxfbvs5IVPNXV6lOXVuQIJboGR9HES5ID3Wz0w5qYpahvpjDQM6LZuatWaAgB963x7f6DE2pEZGldukRIYOJSxdKr066UjVDahYswNtsEPcNsoS0U7NXKv95gHDEkoMoTf3aQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kansas Recovery Network</a> paying the cab fare."&nbsp; &nbsp;In the last 15 hours since being up and since the posting of this article, the Nikia Project GoFundMe has raised over $650 of their current $2,500 goal.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Death of pedestrian walking from jail prompts 'The Nikia Project'

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson homeless shelter is looking into the condition of one of its residents. 

Bryan Fredrick told Hutch Post that they still have the belongings of Oluwatomisin Timilehin Elelu, who was a resident at Noel Lodge up until last week.

The Hutchinson police log has a trespassing case number filed by BNSF Railroad Employees on March 24 at 4:16 p.m. in the 300 block of West 2nd Avenue. The log states that a person was injured, but does not give a name.

Fredrick is trying to find out Elelu's condition, but received no information from Hutchinson Regional. 

However, patients with serious trauma are often transferred for additional care in Wichita. 

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/28dff8ea-fcb3-4ccb-b3a2-5b8fdc415ecf">As an example of such a transfer, March 23, Nikia Thomas, who was hit while walking back from jail to town on South Severance, was transferred to Ascension Via Christi in Wichita. She died from her injuries at Ascension Via Christi.</a>

Hutch Post has also reached out to Hutchinson Police for additional information on the train related case.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson homeless shelter is looking into the condition of one of its residents. Bryan Fredrick told Hutch Post that they still have the belongings of Oluwatomisin Timilehin Elelu, who was a resident at Noel Lodge up until last week.The Hutchinson police log has a trespassing case number filed by BNSF Railroad Employees on March 24 at 4:16 p.m. in the 300 block of West 2nd Avenue. The log states that a person was injured, but does not give a name.Fredrick is trying to find out Elelu's condition, but received no information from Hutchinson Regional. However, patients with serious trauma are often transferred for additional care in Wichita. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/28dff8ea-fcb3-4ccb-b3a2-5b8fdc415ecf">As an example of such a transfer, March 23, Nikia Thomas, who was hit while walking back from jail to town on South Severance, was transferred to Ascension Via Christi in Wichita. She died from her injuries at Ascension Via Christi.</a>Hutch Post has also reached out to Hutchinson Police for additional information on the train related case.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Homeless shelter looking for help after resident injured

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Administrator Randy Partington let the Board of County Commissioners know that a moratorium on solar farm development will be in their agenda packet next month.

"As a heads up, I know I've mentioned it to the commission in another report I've given them," Partington said. "On the agenda at your next meeting is a moratorium for consideration on solar farms, until the planning department gets regulations in place. That will be in front of you. I know you guys have all received emails. If you continue to receive them, April 11 is when you'll have a chance to make a decision on that."

Given the length of time that it took the County Commission with clarifying the wind regulations after they came up from planning, County Counselor Patrick Hoffman would like to see the board give some boundaries to planning along with their discussion of the moratorium.

"On the moratorium, you might be thinking about what kind of direction the Planning and Zoning, you might give to them on that as they explore rules," Hoffman said. "For example, would you want them to make regulations for the entire county or do you want to treat the unzoned western portion differently and those kinds of general things that you might give them, because planning and zoning will make regulations and ask you to approve them. If you can give them some general guidance as to what you would be willing to approve, that would be helpful."

The estimate is that it would take nine months to get those regulations written.

"I've been getting a lot of comments on solar," said Commissioner Don Bogner. "It's been real strong, especially in my area. I've been getting them for way before I was a commissioner. Once I got elected, I started getting questions and, you know, comments at that point. I will say and I think, the general public, for or against, most of it, people just want some information, solid information on where the county is on it. I've got to commend our voting public. They have been very cordial in their comments. It's just, they've been asking for information, so that they can make decisions."

The next Board of County Commissioners meeting is Tuesday, April 11 at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room at the Reno County Courthouse.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Administrator Randy Partington let the Board of County Commissioners know that a moratorium on solar farm development will be in their agenda packet next month."As a heads up, I know I've mentioned it to the commission in another report I've given them," Partington said. "On the agenda at your next meeting is a moratorium for consideration on solar farms, until the planning department gets regulations in place. That will be in front of you. I know you guys have all received emails. If you continue to receive them, April 11 is when you'll have a chance to make a decision on that."Given the length of time that it took the County Commission with clarifying the wind regulations after they came up from planning, County Counselor Patrick Hoffman would like to see the board give some boundaries to planning along with their discussion of the moratorium."On the moratorium, you might be thinking about what kind of direction the Planning and Zoning, you might give to them on that as they explore rules," Hoffman said. "For example, would you want them to make regulations for the entire county or do you want to treat the unzoned western portion differently and those kinds of general things that you might give them, because planning and zoning will make regulations and ask you to approve them. If you can give them some general guidance as to what you would be willing to approve, that would be helpful."The estimate is that it would take nine months to get those regulations written."I've been getting a lot of comments on solar," said Commissioner Don Bogner. "It's been real strong, especially in my area. I've been getting them for way before I was a commissioner. Once I got elected, I started getting questions and, you know, comments at that point. I will say and I think, the general public, for or against, most of it, people just want some information, solid information on where the county is on it. I've got to commend our voting public. They have been very cordial in their comments. It's just, they've been asking for information, so that they can make decisions."The next Board of County Commissioners meeting is Tuesday, April 11 at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room at the Reno County Courthouse.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

County Commission will see solar moratorium next month

YODER, Kan. — Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, announced three winners for its second annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award. One of those winners is Mark Horst, volunteer at Yoder Charter School.

For Mark, volunteering is sharing his leadership gifts and learn-by-doing mindset to ensure that all students and families in the Yoder community thrive. As a volunteer, he has been a steadfast advocate for getting outside and using real-world projects that resonate with the community to make the content tangible for students. He helped finance a new agricultural learning project that resulted in a chicken coop construction project, which includes a solar-powered automatic chicken coop door.

Horst said, “Receiving this grant is a blessing that we will cherish and make great use of in our school and community.”

Each of the three winners were nominated by the public charter schools they support. At Building Hope’s 2023 IMPACT Summit and Awards they will each receive a $5,000 grant designed to advance volunteer efforts to create sustainable change and bright futures.

The second annual IMPACT Summit takes place May 3 and May 4 at Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida and is open to charter school leaders from across the U.S.

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 </figure>YODER, Kan. — Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, announced three winners for its second annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award. One of those winners is Mark Horst, volunteer at Yoder Charter School.For Mark, volunteering is sharing his leadership gifts and learn-by-doing mindset to ensure that all students and families in the Yoder community thrive. As a volunteer, he has been a steadfast advocate for getting outside and using real-world projects that resonate with the community to make the content tangible for students. He helped finance a new agricultural learning project that resulted in a chicken coop construction project, which includes a solar-powered automatic chicken coop door.Horst said, “Receiving this grant is a blessing that we will cherish and make great use of in our school and community.”Each of the three winners were nominated by the public charter schools they support. At Building Hope’s 2023 IMPACT Summit and Awards they will each receive a $5,000 grant designed to advance volunteer efforts to create sustainable change and bright futures.The second annual IMPACT Summit takes place May 3 and May 4 at Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida and is open to charter school leaders from across the U.S.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Building Hope awards grant to YCS volunteer

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of Reno County Commissioners approved on Tuesday releasing a Request for Qualifications for a doctor to act as a Medical Consultant to assist the county health officer.

"Based on the statute, the consultant to the health officer, if the health officer is not a medical doctor, needs to be a doctor, as a medical consultant," said Reno County Administrator Randy Partington. "This is for public health. This isn't just all general health items at the Health Department. This medical consultant is on for public emergencies."

The current medical consultant is Dr. Scott Pauly. He is welcome to apply, as is any other doctor who meets the qualifications.

"What I did, with Randy's help, was just kind of model a RFQ off of the state statute and say, we're required to have a consulting physician for the Health Department. Who would like to apply for that? We'll see what kind of applications we get, which could include the current person doing that job already and anyone else who is interested and then we'll come back to the Board of Health, you guys acting as the Board of Health, to review those qualifications and select somebody."

The formalized process is different than how it was handled before the pandemic.

"We don't really have a list of doctors that we're going to send it to," Partington said. "We'll put it out there publicly and hope that a doctor, just a single doctor, will have to be appointed."

The statute intends for this consultant to be an individual, though Hoffman said they would look at agreements with other types of arrangements, if that is the response they get, to see if they can fit the statute.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of Reno County Commissioners approved on Tuesday releasing a Request for Qualifications for a doctor to act as a Medical Consultant to assist the county health officer."Based on the statute, the consultant to the health officer, if the health officer is not a medical doctor, needs to be a doctor, as a medical consultant," said Reno County Administrator Randy Partington. "This is for public health. This isn't just all general health items at the Health Department. This medical consultant is on for public emergencies."The current medical consultant is Dr. Scott Pauly. He is welcome to apply, as is any other doctor who meets the qualifications."What I did, with Randy's help, was just kind of model a RFQ off of the state statute and say, we're required to have a consulting physician for the Health Department. Who would like to apply for that? We'll see what kind of applications we get, which could include the current person doing that job already and anyone else who is interested and then we'll come back to the Board of Health, you guys acting as the Board of Health, to review those qualifications and select somebody."The formalized process is different than how it was handled before the pandemic."We don't really have a list of doctors that we're going to send it to," Partington said. "We'll put it out there publicly and hope that a doctor, just a single doctor, will have to be appointed."The statute intends for this consultant to be an individual, though Hoffman said they would look at agreements with other types of arrangements, if that is the response they get, to see if they can fit the statute.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

County issues RFQ for medical consultant job

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — <a href="https://renogov.org/DocumentCenter/View/11194/Resolution-2023-for-2020-checks">Unpaid Reno County checks from the year 2020 have been cancelled by resolution but funds can still be requested until April 21st</a>.

If you see your name on the list, please call the Reno County Treasurer’s Office at (620) 694-2515 or the Reno County Clerk’s Office at (620) 694-2935 to receive your funds. 

The deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023. Go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogov.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Eiesg2LzfcJ2lOehx07HTg_omYNMktis3Wh_L-qDlz8G_Yt3L6TOsjjo&amp;h=AT2tzSpIIQQU1tGepW1_CU_aH3osk42Reue99-CoE90pmd9_cU75A2B1JLRTomp4rNrD_eYtU6t6RSAu30B48bXJeZVh9ajSuW6WDN1EeVLUx8fRU2wF_vsXqVLgtUuGtw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1sWdirO-ALXoosPDn6WFofXVKF2brIcOodXv10m2uzjvYgdiJVUKO2Eh5VfWBjcZoDf2lzYLrJv8d3kdATIwIocbFdNGFY9wW4ui7ob3putKEg7AHskQFig2UwELSJfoWDDWc9ekxQpjcY6Cz013NewBCnEZy96aSfYFwwSC3oMmC5bgz3yyBkT7-nTFr1zf_E4_lhJDx5" target="_blank">www.renogov.org</a> to view the list of unpaid county checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — <a href="https://renogov.org/DocumentCenter/View/11194/Resolution-2023-for-2020-checks">Unpaid Reno County checks from the year 2020 have been cancelled by resolution but funds can still be requested until April 21st</a>. If you see your name on the list, please call the Reno County Treasurer’s Office at (620) 694-2515 or the Reno County Clerk’s Office at (620) 694-2935 to receive your funds. The deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023. Go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogov.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Eiesg2LzfcJ2lOehx07HTg_omYNMktis3Wh_L-qDlz8G_Yt3L6TOsjjo&amp;h=AT2tzSpIIQQU1tGepW1_CU_aH3osk42Reue99-CoE90pmd9_cU75A2B1JLRTomp4rNrD_eYtU6t6RSAu30B48bXJeZVh9ajSuW6WDN1EeVLUx8fRU2wF_vsXqVLgtUuGtw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1sWdirO-ALXoosPDn6WFofXVKF2brIcOodXv10m2uzjvYgdiJVUKO2Eh5VfWBjcZoDf2lzYLrJv8d3kdATIwIocbFdNGFY9wW4ui7ob3putKEg7AHskQFig2UwELSJfoWDDWc9ekxQpjcY6Cz013NewBCnEZy96aSfYFwwSC3oMmC5bgz3yyBkT7-nTFr1zf_E4_lhJDx5" target="_blank">www.renogov.org</a> to view the list of unpaid county checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Reno County wants to give money back

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson announced Tuesday that 2nd Avenue between Adams Street and Poplar Street will be closed to traffic in increments beginning on Thursday, March 30. 

The street will be closed for crack sealing one block at a time. Each block is only anticipated to be closed for one day.

March 30-2nd Ave between Adams Street and Washington Street

March 31-2nd Ave between Washington Street and Main Street

April 3-2nd Ave between Main Street and Walnut Street 

April 4-2nd Ave between Walnut Street and Poplar Street&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information call Public Works at 620-694-1900.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson announced Tuesday that 2nd Avenue between Adams Street and Poplar Street will be closed to traffic in increments beginning on Thursday, March 30. The street will be closed for crack sealing one block at a time. Each block is only anticipated to be closed for one day.The closures are scheduled as follows:March 30-2nd Ave between Adams Street and Washington StreetMarch 31-2nd Ave between Washington Street and Main StreetApril 3-2nd Ave between Main Street and Walnut Street April 4-2nd Ave between Walnut Street and Poplar Street&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information call Public Works at 620-694-1900.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

City continues crack sealing work

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;

3/28/2023 9:47 PM-Juliet	Davida	McMillin-Failure to Appear

3/28/2023 9:28 PM-Nicole	Renee Hilton-Failure to Appear; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

3/28/2023 7:16 PM-Jacob	Lee Elzey-Failure to Appear

3/28/2023 4:44 PM-Kristopher	Allen McCallister-Probation Violation

3/28/2023 3:30 PM-Andrew	Franklin Berryhill-Drugs; Unlawful Manufacturing of Controlled Substance; no priors; non-meth; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Conceal /alter/destroy evidence Felony case; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body	Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); 3.5g to &lt; 100g	Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

3/28/2023 3:12 PM-Miranda	Christina Berryhill-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Conceal /alter/destroy evidence Felony case; Poss of marijuana; 	Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

3/28/2023 3:01 PM-Joshua	Caine Barber-Failure to Appear

3/28/2023 2:54 PM-Trae	Donavan Reed-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; 

3/28/2023 1:48 PM-Sean	Michael	Hopkins-Failure to Appear

3/28/2023 12:41 PM-Jessica	Faye Hemken-DWS; 1st conviction; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard

3/28/2023 11:24 AM-Rylee	Victoria Fira-Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana

3/28/2023 9:15 AM-Cory	Lee Criqui-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

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;3/28/2023 9:47 PM-Juliet	Davida	McMillin-Failure to Appear3/28/2023 9:28 PM-Nicole	Renee Hilton-Failure to Appear; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant3/28/2023 7:16 PM-Jacob	Lee Elzey-Failure to Appear3/28/2023 4:44 PM-Kristopher	Allen McCallister-Probation Violation3/28/2023 3:30 PM-Andrew	Franklin Berryhill-Drugs; Unlawful Manufacturing of Controlled Substance; no priors; non-meth; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Conceal /alter/destroy evidence Felony case; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body	Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); 3.5g to &lt; 100g	Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body3/28/2023 3:12 PM-Miranda	Christina Berryhill-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Conceal /alter/destroy evidence Felony case; Poss of marijuana; 	Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body3/28/2023 3:01 PM-Joshua	Caine Barber-Failure to Appear3/28/2023 2:54 PM-Trae	Donavan Reed-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; 3/28/2023 1:48 PM-Sean	Michael	Hopkins-Failure to Appear3/28/2023 12:41 PM-Jessica	Faye Hemken-DWS; 1st conviction; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard3/28/2023 11:24 AM-Rylee	Victoria Fira-Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana3/28/2023 9:15 AM-Cory	Lee Criqui-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The new five member Reno County Commission has a renovated space to hold its meetings. The first meeting in the renovated Veterans Room in the Courthouse was Tuesday.

"The Veterans Room is in the basement of the Courthouse," said Reno County Administrator Randy Partington. "It's just around the corner from the elevator and the entrance to the Sheriff's Office. The Veterans Room, I don't think its been used in the past for county commission meetings unless there was an emergency situation, where another room wasn't available. Toward the end of last year, the county commission had been talking about, when they were doing the courthouse renovations, possibly creating, like a modular room in the middle of the first floor of the courthouse, knowing that there's five commissioners, there wasn't going to be space in the old commission chambers."

They ultimately decided that redoing the Veterans Room was a better use of funds.

"Instead of spending $400,000 to $500,000 on that, on a modular room, the commission authorized staff to modify the Veterans Room, which is, again, in the basement of the courthouse, to fit in five commissioners and be set up in a professional manner."

The meetings will now be in the Veterans Room going forward. They had formerly been at the Reno County Annex.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The new five member Reno County Commission has a renovated space to hold its meetings. The first meeting in the renovated Veterans Room in the Courthouse was Tuesday."The Veterans Room is in the basement of the Courthouse," said Reno County Administrator Randy Partington. "It's just around the corner from the elevator and the entrance to the Sheriff's Office. The Veterans Room, I don't think its been used in the past for county commission meetings unless there was an emergency situation, where another room wasn't available. Toward the end of last year, the county commission had been talking about, when they were doing the courthouse renovations, possibly creating, like a modular room in the middle of the first floor of the courthouse, knowing that there's five commissioners, there wasn't going to be space in the old commission chambers."They ultimately decided that redoing the Veterans Room was a better use of funds."Instead of spending $400,000 to $500,000 on that, on a modular room, the commission authorized staff to modify the Veterans Room, which is, again, in the basement of the courthouse, to fit in five commissioners and be set up in a professional manner."The meetings will now be in the Veterans Room going forward. They had formerly been at the Reno County Annex.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Veterans Room shown off by commission Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A consensus was reached by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday to have County Counselor Patrick Hoffman bring back a resolution at their next meeting to move their meetings from the 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesdays of the month to the Wednesdays of those same weeks, starting in July.

"Patrick, our County Counselor, he's in the office three days a week here in Reno County," said County Administrator Randy Partington. "On one of those other days, which is Wednesday right now, he goes and he's the County Counselor for Barton County and I think they wanted to move their meetings."

The commissioners believed that as long as they get some time to shuffle their calendars, that should be fine.

"In talking to Randy, it seems like we think it will work," Hoffman said. "Some people at the county have said maybe it will even be better for the county employees, so if it will work for you guys, it's greatly appreciated by me."

None of the deadlines for agenda items would change for department heads, so that would also allow an extra day for commissioners to ask questions and read the materials prior to their meetings. In particular, there have been occasions when commissioners needed items tabled because of a lack of time to get adequate information. Hopefully, this would alleviate some of that.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A consensus was reached by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday to have County Counselor Patrick Hoffman bring back a resolution at their next meeting to move their meetings from the 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesdays of the month to the Wednesdays of those same weeks, starting in July."Patrick, our County Counselor, he's in the office three days a week here in Reno County," said County Administrator Randy Partington. "On one of those other days, which is Wednesday right now, he goes and he's the County Counselor for Barton County and I think they wanted to move their meetings."The commissioners believed that as long as they get some time to shuffle their calendars, that should be fine."In talking to Randy, it seems like we think it will work," Hoffman said. "Some people at the county have said maybe it will even be better for the county employees, so if it will work for you guys, it's greatly appreciated by me."None of the deadlines for agenda items would change for department heads, so that would also allow an extra day for commissioners to ask questions and read the materials prior to their meetings. In particular, there have been occasions when commissioners needed items tabled because of a lack of time to get adequate information. Hopefully, this would alleviate some of that.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Reno County Commission changing meetings to Wednesday in July

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Haven USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage said the Board of Education went through an extensive process before making the decisions that will result in changes in facilities use in the district.

"The enrollment at Yoder Charter School has been declining," Idacavage said. "We've got a group down there that's really fighting hard and looking at ways to grow that enrollment with their ag charter. Being mindful of that and then seeing the need for daycare and the growing of our Pre-K and the benefits we've seen within our district because of the Pre-K program and then looking at some daycare, childcare options and then also some supports at the Haven Grade School. Looking at all those things and all these things that our district needs, we kind of presented them through the process."

There was an initial discussion at a regular board meeting, then a public hearing where those concerned about potential changes could voice those concerns, and then the next regular board meeting where the different options were hashed out and final decisions were made.

"We're going to move our Pre-K over to Yoder," Idacavage said. "It will not be part of the Charter School. It will operate as its own entity. We will have a three year old Pre-K classroom a four year old classroom and then we will have an extended day classroom. That will allow daycare for 20 in the morning, 20 in the afternoon of those Pre-K kiddos who are in the district and we'll bus them in from there. We will move forward with some grants and looking at capital money to improve our current Pre-K building, to turn it into a infant and a toddler daycare. Then, we are adding an assistant principal and a counselor to Haven Grade to offset the needs there, as well."

To clarify, there will be more slots for half-day preschoolers than there are for those that can stay all day.

"In the three year old and four year old Pre-K classrooms, we can get 80 total," Idacavage said. "We're limited to 20 in that combo class or that extended day class each session, so we could take 40."

If you have questions, you can call the Haven USD 312 District Office at (620) 465-3445.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Haven USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage said the Board of Education went through an extensive process before making the decisions that will result in changes in facilities use in the district."The enrollment at Yoder Charter School has been declining," Idacavage said. "We've got a group down there that's really fighting hard and looking at ways to grow that enrollment with their ag charter. Being mindful of that and then seeing the need for daycare and the growing of our Pre-K and the benefits we've seen within our district because of the Pre-K program and then looking at some daycare, childcare options and then also some supports at the Haven Grade School. Looking at all those things and all these things that our district needs, we kind of presented them through the process."There was an initial discussion at a regular board meeting, then a public hearing where those concerned about potential changes could voice those concerns, and then the next regular board meeting where the different options were hashed out and final decisions were made."We're going to move our Pre-K over to Yoder," Idacavage said. "It will not be part of the Charter School. It will operate as its own entity. We will have a three year old Pre-K classroom a four year old classroom and then we will have an extended day classroom. That will allow daycare for 20 in the morning, 20 in the afternoon of those Pre-K kiddos who are in the district and we'll bus them in from there. We will move forward with some grants and looking at capital money to improve our current Pre-K building, to turn it into a infant and a toddler daycare. Then, we are adding an assistant principal and a counselor to Haven Grade to offset the needs there, as well."To clarify, there will be more slots for half-day preschoolers than there are for those that can stay all day."In the three year old and four year old Pre-K classrooms, we can get 80 total," Idacavage said. "We're limited to 20 in that combo class or that extended day class each session, so we could take 40."If you have questions, you can call the Haven USD 312 District Office at (620) 465-3445.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Idacavage explains facility changes

MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson is hosting the 2023 Kansas Independent Oil &amp; Gas Association Midyear Meeting &amp; Expo April 19-21.&nbsp;

Most of the events will take place at the McPherson Community Building at 122 East Marlin. Below is a schedule of events.

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Spirit &amp; Beer Tasting, featuring Smoky Valley Distillery and Three Rings Brewery, with live music from The William Flynn Jazz Trio, as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar.

Trolley will run between event and hotels starting at 5:00 p.m.

The Trolley will run between the hotels and event starting at 7:00 a.m. and go until 10:00 p.m. Attendees are welcome to drive and park at the event.

9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Refinery 101- with Darrel Colaw

10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Oil &amp; Gas Hedging- with Tony Headrick &amp; Riley Schwieger

Shuttle will run every 30 minutes from event to refinery

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Prize Giveaways- Organizers will draw 2 names every 15 minutes. Two tickets are included with convention registration.  May purchase additional tickets for more chances to win. $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.  Cash only.

1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Refinery 101- with Darrel Colaw

2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Oil &amp; Gas Hedging- with Tony Headrick &amp; Riley Schwieger

3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Board &amp; General Membership Meeting

7:00 a.m. Golf Registration | Turkey Creek Golf Course 1000 Fox Run Rd

Light breakfast items will be available in the morning with a BBQ lunch and awards following the tournament.

8:30 a.m. to noon Pickleball Tournament | Gymnasium at the McPherson Community Building

Light breakfast items will be available in the morning with juice and coffee and a box lunch following the tournament.

<a href="https://kioga.org/events1/2023-mid-year-meeting-expo/">You can register online. </a>

<a href="https://kioga.org/events1/2023-mid-year-meeting-expo/"></a>The deadline for discounted hotel rates is Wednesday, March 29.

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 </figure>MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson is hosting the 2023 Kansas Independent Oil &amp; Gas Association Midyear Meeting &amp; Expo April 19-21.&nbsp;Most of the events will take place at the McPherson Community Building at 122 East Marlin. Below is a schedule of events.Wednesday, April 196:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Spirit &amp; Beer Tasting, featuring Smoky Valley Distillery and Three Rings Brewery, with live music from The William Flynn Jazz Trio, as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar.Trolley will run between event and hotels starting at 5:00 p.m.Thursday, April 20The Trolley will run between the hotels and event starting at 7:00 a.m. and go until 10:00 p.m. Attendees are welcome to drive and park at the event.7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Registration8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Trade ShowMorning Seminars9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Refinery 101- with Darrel Colaw10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Oil &amp; Gas Hedging- with Tony Headrick &amp; Riley Schwieger9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tour – CHS RefineryShuttle will run every 30 minutes from event to refinery11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Prize Giveaways- Organizers will draw 2 names every 15 minutes. Two tickets are included with convention registration. May purchase additional tickets for more chances to win. $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Cash only.11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Refinery 101- with Darrel Colaw1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tour – CHS RefineryShuttle will run every 30 minutes from event to refinery2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Oil &amp; Gas Hedging- with Tony Headrick &amp; Riley Schwieger3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Board &amp; General Membership Meeting5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cocktails6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dinner7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Casino NightFriday, April 217:00 a.m. Golf Registration | Turkey Creek Golf Course 1000 Fox Run Rd8:00 a.m. Shotgun StartLight breakfast items will be available in the morning with a BBQ lunch and awards following the tournament.8:30 a.m. to noon Pickleball Tournament | Gymnasium at the McPherson Community BuildingLight breakfast items will be available in the morning with juice and coffee and a box lunch following the tournament.<a href="https://kioga.org/events1/2023-mid-year-meeting-expo/">You can register online. </a><a href="https://kioga.org/events1/2023-mid-year-meeting-expo/"></a>The deadline for discounted hotel rates is Wednesday, March 29.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

McPherson hosting oil and gas event

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. Jace Chambers is moving on to a position with Hutch Rec.

The Hutchinson Art Center's mission is to collect, preserve, document and interpret North American art of the 20th and 21st centuries and to provide art education for the enrichment of present and future generations.

- Work closely with and report to the Board of Directors

- Supervise daily operations, employees, financial records and be responsible for facility maintenance

- Collaborate with community art partners

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, art or museum education preferred

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel)

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Salary is commensurate with the applicant’s degree and experience.

If interested in the position, please email the board with a resume with the subject line, “Executive Director Position” to <a href="mailto:hacboard2023@gmail.com">hacboard2023@gmail.com</a>.

Resumes can also be mailed to Attn: Search Committee, 1441 E. 30th Ave, Suite C #174, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. Jace Chambers is moving on to a position with Hutch Rec.The Hutchinson Art Center's mission is to collect, preserve, document and interpret North American art of the 20th and 21st centuries and to provide art education for the enrichment of present and future generations.The Executive Director will:- Work closely with and report to the Board of Directors- Supervise daily operations, employees, financial records and be responsible for facility maintenance- Follow accurate collection protocol- Establish and maintain exhibits- Research and pursue grants- Collaborate with community art partnersQualifications are:- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, art or museum education preferred- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel)- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skillsSalary is commensurate with the applicant’s degree and experience.If interested in the position, please email the board with a resume with the subject line, “Executive Director Position” to <a href="mailto:hacboard2023@gmail.com">hacboard2023@gmail.com</a>. Resumes can also be mailed to Attn: Search Committee, 1441 E. 30th Ave, Suite C #174, Hutchinson, KS 67502.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hutchinson Art Center seeks Executive Director

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education heard from the Redesign Team from Hutchinson Middle School - 7 at their meeting on Monday (March 27, 2023).

March is Middle School Education Month, and the Redesign Team from HMS-7 presented their plans and current programs for engaging middle school students in educational growth. Teachers Brian Brillhart, Mary Rains, and Shandi Webster shared examples of how they have implemented Redesign goals into their school day, and how students have responded and thrived with the new programming.&nbsp;

Examples of programming implemented through Redesign are Club Days, Genius Hour and project-based learning.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Also during Monday’s meeting, the Board:

Heard updates from Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson on topics including:

Strategic Planning &amp; Facility Planning Update

Hosting Chamber Luncheon on July 19th at HCTEA

Approved Minutes of the 3-13-23 Board Meeting

Approved Resolution to Adopt Restated 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan for Hutchinson Public Schools

Approved LVT Flooring - Morgan &amp; Wiley

Approved PAT Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USD 308, 309, 312, 313, for 2023-2024

Approved Head Start Annual Continuation Grant Application

Approved the Certified and Classified Personnel Report

<a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd308/Board.nsf/vpublic?open" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;to see the full detailed information on the Board Agenda.

The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the USD 308 Administrative Center, 1520 N Plum.

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 </figure>MARISSA MEIS USD 308HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education heard from the Redesign Team from Hutchinson Middle School - 7 at their meeting on Monday (March 27, 2023).March is Middle School Education Month, and the Redesign Team from HMS-7 presented their plans and current programs for engaging middle school students in educational growth. Teachers Brian Brillhart, Mary Rains, and Shandi Webster shared examples of how they have implemented Redesign goals into their school day, and how students have responded and thrived with the new programming.&nbsp;Examples of programming implemented through Redesign are Club Days, Genius Hour and project-based learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also during Monday’s meeting, the Board:Heard updates from Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson on topics including:Strategic Planning &amp; Facility Planning UpdateReno County Leaders LuncheonHosting Chamber Luncheon on July 19th at HCTEAHR Study ReviewHeard Board Committee ReportsApproved Minutes of the 3-13-23 Board MeetingApproved Resolution to Adopt Restated 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan for Hutchinson Public SchoolsApproved LVT Flooring - Morgan &amp; WileyApproved Leader In Me Contract RenewalApproved Treasurer’s Report - Feb 2023Approved Annual Skyward Business RenewalApproved PAT Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USD 308, 309, 312, 313, for 2023-2024Approved Head Start Annual Continuation Grant ApplicationApproved Gifts to SchoolsApproved the Certified and Classified Personnel Report<a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd308/Board.nsf/vpublic?open" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;to see the full detailed information on the Board Agenda.The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the USD 308 Administrative Center, 1520 N Plum.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Middle School teachers present to USD 308 BOE Monday

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;&nbsp;

3/28/2023 3:08 AM-Darika	Ayana Toney-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

3/28/2023 12:28 AM-Demetrius	Lee Vansyckle Jr.-Failure to Appear; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions; Viol protection order; Condition of release; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Viol protection order; Restraining order; Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Restraining Order

3/27/2023 11:09 PM-Michael	Dean Woods-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Flee &amp; Elude; 1st Offense; Endangering a Child

3/27/2023 8:47 PM-Tiffany	Nichole Carithers-Failure to Appear

3/27/2023 8:40 PM-Tyliezzea	Miyoka Agnew-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

3/27/2023 7:25 PM-Colin	Dee Getman-Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft or sexually motivated crime

3/27/2023 6:49 PM-Reina	Diane Smith-Failure to Appear

3/27/2023 6:06 PM-David	James Herbison-Failure to Appear

3/27/2023 6:05 PM-Jeremiah	Joseph Maley-Failure to Appear

3/27/2023 3:34 PM-Mario	Korbyn Adam Morales-Distribution of contr subs; Causing death; Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g; Probation Violation

3/27/2023 1:24 PM-Andanmo	Damon Owston-Probation Violation

3/27/2023 12:49 PMAshlee	Marie Hartford	Failure to Appear

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;&nbsp;3/28/2023 3:08 AM-Darika	Ayana Toney-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body3/28/2023 12:28 AM-Demetrius	Lee Vansyckle Jr.-Failure to Appear; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions; Viol protection order; Condition of release; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Viol protection order; Restraining order; Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Restraining Order3/27/2023 11:09 PM-Michael	Dean Woods-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Flee &amp; Elude; 1st Offense; Endangering a Child3/27/2023 8:47 PM-Tiffany	Nichole Carithers-Failure to Appear3/27/2023 8:40 PM-Tyliezzea	Miyoka Agnew-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv3/27/2023 7:25 PM-Colin	Dee Getman-Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft or sexually motivated crime3/27/2023 6:49 PM-Reina	Diane Smith-Failure to Appear3/27/2023 6:06 PM-David	James Herbison-Failure to Appear3/27/2023 6:05 PM-Jeremiah	Joseph Maley-Failure to Appear3/27/2023 3:34 PM-Mario	Korbyn Adam Morales-Distribution of contr subs; Causing death; Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g; Probation Violation3/27/2023 1:24 PM-Andanmo	Damon Owston-Probation Violation3/27/2023 12:49 PMAshlee	Marie Hartford	Failure to Appear

PAWNEE COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 2:30 p.m. Monday in Pawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Ford Escape driven by Alondra&nbsp;Hernandez-Rodriguez, 22, Ulysses, was westbound on U.S. 156 at U.S. 183 eleven miles west of Larned.

The Ford struck the&nbsp;the front quarter panel fender of a northbound 2020 Toyota Corolla driven by Jessica Howard, 22, Pratt, who pulled out in front of the Escape.

EMS transported&nbsp;Hernandez-Rodriguez to Wesley Medical Center and Howard to the hospital in Larned.&nbsp;Two juveniles were present in the Ford. Their information is protected data. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 2:30 p.m. Monday in Pawnee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Ford Escape driven by Alondra&nbsp;Hernandez-Rodriguez, 22, Ulysses, was westbound on U.S. 156 at U.S. 183 eleven miles west of Larned.The Ford struck the&nbsp;the front quarter panel fender of a northbound 2020 Toyota Corolla driven by Jessica Howard, 22, Pratt, who pulled out in front of the Escape.EMS transported&nbsp;Hernandez-Rodriguez to Wesley Medical Center and Howard to the hospital in Larned.&nbsp;Two juveniles were present in the Ford. Their information is protected data. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Woman from Pratt hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Community College announced on March 27 it will host the annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Community College announced on March 27 it will host the annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Nearly 200 employers have registered to attend, seeking employees for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. A list of the employers currently registered is available at <a href="https://www.collegecentral.com/CCNEngine/LiveEvents/LiveEvents.cfm?EventID=6266">www.hutchcc.edu/careerfair</a>. The event is free and open to the public.To help job-seekers prepare, many free resources are available at CareerZone via <a href="https://www.collegecentral.com/hutchcc/">www.collegecentral.com/hutchcc</a>. This resource is available not only to HutchCC students but to all community members as well. Current HutchCC students attending the fair who complete a survey are eligible to win one of several prizes, including a 50” Smart TV, Apple Airpod Pros, Beats Headphones and more.The Job Fair is made possible through support from these sponsors: Hutchinson Community College, Radio Kansas, Greater Hutch, Superior Boiler, Wald Family Foods and First National Bank of Hutchinson.For more information, email <a href="mailto:CareerZone@hutchcc.edu">CareerZone@hutchcc.edu</a> or visit <a href="https://www.collegecentral.com/CCNEngine/LiveEvents/LiveEvents.cfm?EventID=6266">www.hutchcc.edu/careerfair</a>. People can also follow HutchCC on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hutchcc">Facebook</a> and on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hutchccnews">Twitter</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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