RENO COUNTY—A Hutchinson woman was injured in an accident just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Toyota Camry driven by 87-year-old Mary Emma Zook of Hutchinson was northbound on Dean Road and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with U.S. 50 five miles west of South Hutchinson, when the Toyota then pulled into the intersection and struck the trailer on a 2023 Peterbilt semi driven by 23-year-old Jeffrey Allen Nelson of Bruce, Wisconsin. 

The impact caused the Toyota to spin into the south shoulder of U.S 50 where it came to rest.&nbsp; The setting sun may have affected visibility for the driver of the Toyota.

EMS transported Zook to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Nelson and a passenger in the Toyota were not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY—A Hutchinson woman was injured in an accident just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Toyota Camry driven by 87-year-old Mary Emma Zook of Hutchinson was northbound on Dean Road and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with U.S. 50 five miles west of South Hutchinson, when the Toyota then pulled into the intersection and struck the trailer on a 2023 Peterbilt semi driven by 23-year-old Jeffrey Allen Nelson of Bruce, Wisconsin. The impact caused the Toyota to spin into the south shoulder of U.S 50 where it came to rest.&nbsp; The setting sun may have affected visibility for the driver of the Toyota.EMS transported Zook to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Nelson and a passenger in the Toyota were not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.<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;

Hutchinson woman hospitalized after car strikes semi's trailer

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police have made an arrest related to an incident outside the Rusty Needle earlier this week.

According to information provided by Lt. Dustin Loepp, officers were sent just after midnight Monday morning to the establishment at 1808 North Plum.

The Rusty Needle was locked down while police investigated. Two people told them that a man&nbsp;brandished and pointed a handgun at them.&nbsp; 

The investigation revealed that later, as the suspect was leaving the parking lot in a vehicle, he fired a series of shots into the air.&nbsp; 

There were no injuries reported as a result of the shots fired.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Thursday afternoon&nbsp; at 1:40 p.m. while continuing the investigation detectives located the suspect at a residence in Hutchinson.&nbsp; 

Police then arrested 32-year-old Ignacio Enriquez of Hutchinson for 1) Aggravated Criminal Threat, 2) Aggravated Assault X2, 3) Criminal discharge of a firearm within the city limits.

All suspects are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

This case is still under investigation, and this is all the information that is being released at this time.

Police are asking anyone who has information of criminal activity to please call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 1-800-222-TIPS, the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2834, or use your P3Tips App on your smartphone.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police have made an arrest related to an incident outside the Rusty Needle earlier this week.According to information provided by Lt. Dustin Loepp, officers were sent just after midnight Monday morning to the establishment at 1808 North Plum.The Rusty Needle was locked down while police investigated. Two people told them that a man&nbsp;brandished and pointed a handgun at them.&nbsp; The investigation revealed that later, as the suspect was leaving the parking lot in a vehicle, he fired a series of shots into the air.&nbsp; There were no injuries reported as a result of the shots fired.&nbsp;&nbsp; Thursday afternoon&nbsp; at 1:40 p.m. while continuing the investigation detectives located the suspect at a residence in Hutchinson.&nbsp; Police then arrested 32-year-old Ignacio Enriquez of Hutchinson for 1) Aggravated Criminal Threat, 2) Aggravated Assault X2, 3) Criminal discharge of a firearm within the city limits.All suspects are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law.This case is still under investigation, and this is all the information that is being released at this time.Police are asking anyone who has information of criminal activity to please call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 1-800-222-TIPS, the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2834, or use your P3Tips App on your smartphone.<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;

Arrest made in relation to incident outside Rusty Needle

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County government announced on Dec. 29, the Arthritis Foundation “Walk With Ease” Program will be offered starting Jan. 18, 2023, at the Elmdale Senior Center and at the Hutchinson YMCA. &nbsp;

Walk With Ease is a structured walking program that teaches participants how to safely make physical activity part of their everyday life. The program is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain and is also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a daily habit.&nbsp;

Individuals can join others in this free, six-week group series led by a certified leader. &nbsp;

The structured walking program will meet at a designated time on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for a brief lesson about related topics on arthritis, exercise, walking safely and comfortably, as well as motivational strategies and group sharing. &nbsp;

This is followed by warm-ups and stretches, a 10 to 30-minute walk, then a cooldown and stretches. &nbsp;

All participants will receive a textbook full of helpful information.&nbsp;

“Research shows that walking is not only good for joints, but also helps improve the health of the heart,lungs and bones,” Diane Swinney, program leader at the Reno County Health Department, said. “Walking can also help manage weight which can reduce one’s risk for heart disease, diabetes and arthritis in the knees. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you will most likely have success with Walk With Ease, but it’s always a good idea to check with your physician before starting any exercise program.”&nbsp;

Benefits of the program include an increase in balance, strength and walking pace, as well as reducing the pain and discomfort of arthritis. &nbsp;

The program is also shown to build participant confidence to be physically active and improve overall health.&nbsp;

Pre-registration for the Walk With Ease Program is necessary, as class size is limited.&nbsp;

There will be two six-week winter sessions. &nbsp;

The first at the Hutchinson YMCA with classes from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., starting Jan. 18 through March 1, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. &nbsp;

Sign-up is at the Hutchinson YMCA located at 716 E 13th Ave., or you can call (620) 665-8882. &nbsp;

The second class is at the Elmdale Senior Center with classes from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., starting Jan. 18 through March 1, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. &nbsp;

Sign up by calling the Elmdale Senior Center at (620) 663-2811.&nbsp;

Participants should be over age 60 to participate in the class at the Elmdale Senior Center located at 400 East Ave. E.&nbsp;

For more information on the free program, call Diane Swinney with the Reno County Health Department at (620) 665-8882 or email at <a href="mailto:diane.swinney@renogov.org" target="_blank">diane.swinney@renogov.org</a>. &nbsp;

This program is funded by a Kansas Department of Health and Environment&nbsp;Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County government announced on Dec. 29, the Arthritis Foundation “Walk With Ease” Program will be offered starting Jan. 18, 2023, at the Elmdale Senior Center and at the Hutchinson YMCA. &nbsp;Walk With Ease is a structured walking program that teaches participants how to safely make physical activity part of their everyday life. The program is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain and is also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a daily habit.&nbsp;Individuals can join others in this free, six-week group series led by a certified leader. &nbsp;The structured walking program will meet at a designated time on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for a brief lesson about related topics on arthritis, exercise, walking safely and comfortably, as well as motivational strategies and group sharing. &nbsp;This is followed by warm-ups and stretches, a 10 to 30-minute walk, then a cooldown and stretches. &nbsp;All participants will receive a textbook full of helpful information.&nbsp;“Research shows that walking is not only good for joints, but also helps improve the health of the heart,lungs and bones,” Diane Swinney, program leader at the Reno County Health Department, said. “Walking can also help manage weight which can reduce one’s risk for heart disease, diabetes and arthritis in the knees. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you will most likely have success with Walk With Ease, but it’s always a good idea to check with your physician before starting any exercise program.”&nbsp;Benefits of the program include an increase in balance, strength and walking pace, as well as reducing the pain and discomfort of arthritis. &nbsp;The program is also shown to build participant confidence to be physically active and improve overall health.&nbsp;Pre-registration for the Walk With Ease Program is necessary, as class size is limited.&nbsp;There will be two six-week winter sessions. &nbsp;The first at the Hutchinson YMCA with classes from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., starting Jan. 18 through March 1, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. &nbsp;Sign-up is at the Hutchinson YMCA located at 716 E 13th Ave., or you can call (620) 665-8882. &nbsp;The second class is at the Elmdale Senior Center with classes from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., starting Jan. 18 through March 1, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. &nbsp;Sign up by calling the Elmdale Senior Center at (620) 663-2811.&nbsp;Participants should be over age 60 to participate in the class at the Elmdale Senior Center located at 400 East Ave. E.&nbsp;For more information on the free program, call Diane Swinney with the Reno County Health Department at (620) 665-8882 or email at <a href="mailto:diane.swinney@renogov.org" target="_blank">diane.swinney@renogov.org</a>. &nbsp;This program is funded by a Kansas Department of Health and Environment&nbsp;Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant.&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;

Walk With Ease program offered locally in January

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;A pretrial hearing for Tyann White, 32, Hutchinson, is set for Feb. 15, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. &nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/a18f6c8c-be20-429a-ad0e-f42dd334d4ad">In a previous release</a>, the Hutchinson Police Department said it was made aware of the allegations on Sept. 30. Officers discovered there may have been unlawful sexual acts between White and two juvenile males.

White was <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/a18f6c8c-be20-429a-ad0e-f42dd334d4ad">arrested on Nov. 7</a>. &nbsp;

Two more boys were later identified as additional victims.&nbsp;

White was arrested on suspicion of four counts of rape, three counts of aggravated sodomy, three counts of aggravated indecent liberties and indecent solicitation of a child.&nbsp;

White has 21 total offenses, including drug and alcohol charges. &nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;A pretrial hearing for Tyann White, 32, Hutchinson, is set for Feb. 15, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/a18f6c8c-be20-429a-ad0e-f42dd334d4ad">In a previous release</a>, the Hutchinson Police Department said it was made aware of the allegations on Sept. 30. Officers discovered there may have been unlawful sexual acts between White and two juvenile males.White was <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/a18f6c8c-be20-429a-ad0e-f42dd334d4ad">arrested on Nov. 7</a>. &nbsp;Two more boys were later identified as additional victims.&nbsp;White was arrested on suspicion of four counts of rape, three counts of aggravated sodomy, three counts of aggravated indecent liberties and indecent solicitation of a child.&nbsp;White has 21 total offenses, including drug and alcohol charges. &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; &nbsp;

Hearing set for woman in sexual abuse case

BUHLER, Kan. — The Reno County Public Works Department, on behalf of Reno County, has been chosen to receive $820,000 in grant funding for the replacement of the bridge on Victory Road one-half mile east and two miles south of Buhler. The announcement came on Dec. 29. &nbsp;

The grant is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Off System Bridge Program.&nbsp;

Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works Director, said this was the third time he had applied for the grant to replace the 140-foot-long bridge that spans the Little Arkansas River. &nbsp;

According to Brittain, two major floods have caused the bridge deck to loosen from the piling supporting the bridge. &nbsp;

Due to the large size of the bridge, Reno County’s bridge crew is not able to build a new bridge. &nbsp;

“I’m very pleased to be able to replace another bridge with a minimal cost to the taxpayers and be able to mark another bridge off the needed replacement list,” Brittain said.&nbsp;

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) received 99 applications requesting assistance for projects totaling $93.2 million in construction costs. KDOT was able to award $20.5 million to 22 projects in the program supporting $22.3 million worth of total construction cost. &nbsp;

"On behalf of the rural Buhler residents in my district, I applaud the efforts of Reno County Public Works to leverage grant dollars to rebuild rural bridges to maintain fast access to emergency services and support our rural economy,” Reno County Commission Chairman Daniel Friesen said. “We are too, thankful for KDOT's vision in helping our county secure critical infrastructure for generations to come.”&nbsp;

The maximum amount of funding for the project is $820,000. &nbsp;

Eligible work includes construction and inspection performed under contract. &nbsp;

Reno County will be&nbsp;responsible for any costs over the maximum award, as well as costs for design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and any non-participating costs.

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — The Reno County Public Works Department, on behalf of Reno County, has been chosen to receive $820,000 in grant funding for the replacement of the bridge on Victory Road one-half mile east and two miles south of Buhler. The announcement came on Dec. 29. &nbsp;The grant is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Off System Bridge Program.&nbsp;Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works Director, said this was the third time he had applied for the grant to replace the 140-foot-long bridge that spans the Little Arkansas River. &nbsp;The bridge was built in 1962. &nbsp;According to Brittain, two major floods have caused the bridge deck to loosen from the piling supporting the bridge. &nbsp;Due to the large size of the bridge, Reno County’s bridge crew is not able to build a new bridge. &nbsp;“I’m very pleased to be able to replace another bridge with a minimal cost to the taxpayers and be able to mark another bridge off the needed replacement list,” Brittain said.&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) received 99 applications requesting assistance for projects totaling $93.2 million in construction costs. KDOT was able to award $20.5 million to 22 projects in the program supporting $22.3 million worth of total construction cost. &nbsp;"On behalf of the rural Buhler residents in my district, I applaud the efforts of Reno County Public Works to leverage grant dollars to rebuild rural bridges to maintain fast access to emergency services and support our rural economy,” Reno County Commission Chairman Daniel Friesen said. “We are too, thankful for KDOT's vision in helping our county secure critical infrastructure for generations to come.”&nbsp;The maximum amount of funding for the project is $820,000. &nbsp;Eligible work includes construction and inspection performed under contract. &nbsp;Reno County will be&nbsp;responsible for any costs over the maximum award, as well as costs for design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and any non-participating costs.<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;

Reno County awarded KDOT grant for bridge replacement

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is some brief work that the three member commission of Daniel Friesen, Ron Hirst and Ron Sellers will finish at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9 before the new commissioners who were elected are seated.

"We will begin the meeting with the three commissioners, go through maybe the consent agenda, a couple items, some of the housekeeping of what's been worked on this year, this month, so that current commission can make those decisions. Then, we will have Judge Rose come do a swearing in. She's coming over at 10 a.m. At that point, we'll kind of pause the meeting, do the swearing in and a reorganization and switch the seats."

We know for sure that Randy Parks and Don Bogner will be seated then, but we don't know yet if the process will be completed to fill Mark Reese's seat by that date and the fire resolution is going to be done before the installation, according to Partington.

"It's on the consent agenda for the three commissioners," Partington said. "The two new ones coming in are aware of it. They've seen copies of the burn resolution. There's a few minor modifications. Everything else is what the county commission wanted changes to."

The proposed resolution has been reviewed and edited by all of the fire chiefs in Reno County, the Kansas Forest Service, NRCS, Conservation District, District Attorney's Office, County Counselor and Emergency Management.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is some brief work that the three member commission of Daniel Friesen, Ron Hirst and Ron Sellers will finish at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9 before the new commissioners who were elected are seated."We will begin the meeting with the three commissioners, go through maybe the consent agenda, a couple items, some of the housekeeping of what's been worked on this year, this month, so that current commission can make those decisions. Then, we will have Judge Rose come do a swearing in. She's coming over at 10 a.m. At that point, we'll kind of pause the meeting, do the swearing in and a reorganization and switch the seats."We know for sure that Randy Parks and Don Bogner will be seated then, but we don't know yet if the process will be completed to fill Mark Reese's seat by that date and the fire resolution is going to be done before the installation, according to Partington."It's on the consent agenda for the three commissioners," Partington said. "The two new ones coming in are aware of it. They've seen copies of the burn resolution. There's a few minor modifications. Everything else is what the county commission wanted changes to."The proposed resolution has been reviewed and edited by all of the fire chiefs in Reno County, the Kansas Forest Service, NRCS, Conservation District, District Attorney's Office, County Counselor and Emergency Management.<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;

Admin: Three member commission will do burn resolution

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 has given a rough number for what a bond proposal might cost when it is presented to the board January 9.

According to a <a href="https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2226/usd_313/2649795/DRAFT_-_December_12__2022_Minutes.pdf">motion made at its December 12 meeting</a>, the maximum scope of work to be planned for is not to exceed $8 million.

Brennan Randa with Plan4 Architecture Design will present that plan to the board.

The last bond issue in the district was a $10 million athletic improvements bond approved in 2015.

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 has given a rough number for what a bond proposal might cost when it is presented to the board January 9.According to a <a href="https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2226/usd_313/2649795/DRAFT_-_December_12__2022_Minutes.pdf">motion made at its December 12 meeting</a>, the maximum scope of work to be planned for is not to exceed $8 million.Brennan Randa with Plan4 Architecture Design will present that plan to the board.The last bond issue in the district was a $10 million athletic improvements bond approved in 2015.

Scope of USD 313 bond proposal not to exceed $8 million

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton announced on Dec. 29, their street crews will collect and recycle real Christmas trees on Jan. 3, 9 and 23.

The City of Newton said the trees must be placed at the curb with all lights and ornaments removed. 

Trees can also be taken directly to the Harvey County Rodeo Grounds located at 700 W. First St.

Free mulch will be available beginning Jan. 28 at the Rodeo Grounds. People must bring their own containers to transport the mulch.

The&nbsp; tree clean-up service is free through Jan. 23. 

Any trees placed after the specified dates will require a $10 bulky item pickup fee.&nbsp;

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton announced on Dec. 29, their street crews will collect and recycle real Christmas trees on Jan. 3, 9 and 23.The City of Newton said the trees must be placed at the curb with all lights and ornaments removed. Trees can also be taken directly to the Harvey County Rodeo Grounds located at 700 W. First St.Free mulch will be available beginning Jan. 28 at the Rodeo Grounds. People must bring their own containers to transport the mulch.The&nbsp; tree clean-up service is free through Jan. 23. Any trees placed after the specified dates will require a $10 bulky item pickup fee.&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;

City of Newton to pick up Christmas trees

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The half-mile oval at the Kansas State Fairgrounds is going away.

"2023 will be the last year for the race track," State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz said Thursday. "This will be the last Hutch Nationals this summer. What we're going to do is, we're going to be looking at a brand new staging area and grandstand seating area and also doing a dirt event area. Those are some master plan things that we're looking at and then recouping some of that land where the track was."

The capacity of the grandstand won't go up significantly.

"The grandstand seating itself will stay the exact same size, but it will be like, that front area will become more of a VIP area," Schulz said. "Right in front of the stage, there would be a standing room only. We would be able to increase the number of people that could attend events."

"We'll be able to do some other dirt events, like I said, monster truck shows, demolition derbies, truck pulls, tractor pulls, those kinds of things," Schulz said. "The plan would be to create a smaller dirt venue up on the north side of the grandstand area that would allow for that."

This move was approved by the Kansas State Fair board at their November meeting.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The half-mile oval at the Kansas State Fairgrounds is going away."2023 will be the last year for the race track," State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz said Thursday. "This will be the last Hutch Nationals this summer. What we're going to do is, we're going to be looking at a brand new staging area and grandstand seating area and also doing a dirt event area. Those are some master plan things that we're looking at and then recouping some of that land where the track was."The capacity of the grandstand won't go up significantly."The grandstand seating itself will stay the exact same size, but it will be like, that front area will become more of a VIP area," Schulz said. "Right in front of the stage, there would be a standing room only. We would be able to increase the number of people that could attend events."It won't be a racing venue any longer."We'll be able to do some other dirt events, like I said, monster truck shows, demolition derbies, truck pulls, tractor pulls, those kinds of things," Schulz said. "The plan would be to create a smaller dirt venue up on the north side of the grandstand area that would allow for that."This move was approved by the Kansas State Fair board at their November meeting.<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;

Fair GM: 2023 'last year' for Hutch Nationals

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Bloodmobile made its home at the Eagle Media Center Tuesday and Wednesday this week. 32 units of blood were collected. Matt Franklin was the $50 gift card winner for the drive.

All who gave at the Eagle drive received a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt.

The next Hutchinson blood drive is Jan. 20, 2023 at the Hutchinson Community College Student Union from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You can still make an&nbsp;appointment for a January drive at&nbsp;<a href="http://redcrossblood.org/">redcrossblood.org</a>.

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 </figure>All who gave at the Eagle drive received a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt.The next Hutchinson blood drive is Jan. 20, 2023 at the Hutchinson Community College Student Union from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can still make an&nbsp;appointment for a January drive at&nbsp;<a href="http://redcrossblood.org/">redcrossblood.org</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;

Eagle blood drive Tuesday and Wednesday provides 32 units

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story had inconsistencies in Mr. Moore's first name. Hutch Post regrets this error.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;A Hutchinson family, impacted by cancer, is raising funds with the help of their surrounding community.&nbsp;

Daniel Moore is afflicted with stage four cancer. &nbsp;

According to his wife, Jerica Moore, it has progressed very fast since they initially found out. &nbsp;

“We believe that the symptoms started back in&nbsp;late September, but they officially came out attacking pretty much on Thanksgiving,” Jerica Moore said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Moore family found out Daniel had stage four cancer on Dec. 8.  &nbsp;

Jerica admitted she was knocked back at first by the diagnosis. &nbsp;

“I really did not believe it, kind of was still in shock,” Jerica said. “Then I felt like, me&nbsp;personally, I went into that attack mode. Like, ‘what do we need to do to fight&nbsp;this’ and&nbsp;I feel like I'm still in that fight mode.” &nbsp;

“There's nothing that's worse than hearing that you have stage four cancer that’s incurable, and there's nothing they can do really.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jerica said the family is scared and that Daniel is in a lot of pain. &nbsp;

Managing Daniel’s pain is the most important thing to the Moore family right now. &nbsp;

According to Jerica, they are trying to get Daniel into a treatment center in Arizona.&nbsp;

“It's in Scottsdale, Arizona,” Jerica said.&nbsp;“They do holistic, so they do not take any type of&nbsp;insurance because the insurance companies, they&nbsp;can tell you how to do your treatment plans and stuff.” &nbsp;

“That's what I'm raising money for is to get him down there, because it's anywhere from, I mean upfront cost is anywhere from $8,000 to $16,000 and then the additional treatments can be anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000.” &nbsp;

Imperial Nutrition, described as a healthy alternative to&nbsp;fast food,&nbsp;will be holding a “Moore Family Day” all day at the restaurant on Friday, Dec. 30, to support the Moore family. &nbsp;

 A portion of sales from a specific tea on Imperial Nutrition’s menu, and tips, will go directly&nbsp;to the Moore family. Donations will be accepted as well.&nbsp;

“I want to do it and help them out any way I can,” Kenzie Lyons, owner of Imperial Nutrition and a friend of the Moore family, said. “If I can help in any way I can, I want to.” &nbsp;

Anyone who orders the Tidal Wave tea will be helping the Moore family. &nbsp;

“It was really popular, so I decided to bring it back,” Lyons said. &nbsp;

Lyons said Jerica is a big supporter of her store and has been from the beginning, so she was more than happy to reach out and use her business to help the Moore family. &nbsp;

 “Overwhelmed, but it's a good overwhelmed,” Jerica explained how she felt when Imperial Nutrition approached her.&nbsp;“I feel like you know we're not in this alone, is what I feel like.” &nbsp;

Jerica has already been raising funds on a gofundme page, dedicated to Daniel. &nbsp;

Jerica is also making and selling shirts to raise money for Daniel. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The shirts are $25 each, from small to extra-large, and $27 for larger sizes.&nbsp;

Then on Jan. 3, Spangles in Hutchinson will donate 20% of sales to the Moore family and 100% of donations from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. &nbsp;

Additionally, the Moore family’s motorcycle club, Deceived Souls,&nbsp;will be holding a fish fry fundraiser dinner&nbsp;on Jan. 7 at the Hutchinson-based&nbsp;clubhouse. &nbsp;

Plates are $14 with two sides and a drink. &nbsp;

The event will run from noon until food runs out. &nbsp;

Currently, the Moore family has raised nearly $6,000, but the entire ordeal they are facing has already cost them more than $50,000.&nbsp;

Jerica and Daniel Moore have a blended family with seven children — two are at home.&nbsp;

“One of those is actually our nephew that we are getting ready to adopt, within, I think, it's going to be the next three months,” Jerica said. “We're getting ready to adopt our&nbsp;nephew and this is happening.” &nbsp;

The Moore family is looking for a miracle. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“That's where I came up with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/moorethanmiracles">#moorethanmiracles</a>,” Jerica said. “I feel like that's&nbsp;what we need right now is a miracle.” &nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/472411548403545/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Moore Family Day event</a>&nbsp;is Dec. 30 at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nutritionimperial/" target="_blank">Imperial Nutrition</a>, 2420 N. Main in Hutchinson.

Spangles has two locations in Hutchinson (4th and 30th avenues) for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/855889675637843?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Night Out for Daniel Moore</a> on Jan. 3. &nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3492871120996644?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">fish fry fundraiser dinner</a> on Jan. 7 is at the Deceived Souls motorcycle clubhouse, 516 W. 5th Ave. Jerica’s shirts will be sold there. &nbsp;

Follow the Moore family by visiting the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089094842664" target="_blank">Moore than Miracles Facebook page</a>. Links to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2F0ec955bf%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1uyWLPgOuv5Pf2QIHeW5O5Vks_UTJnRqjx6y-9CQm0xEBY7bvsLXgaVK4&amp;h=AT0P7_KxPXWiHk9vDJhBVU-wZ-SPk9dKyTL-bjwrRIXz_AWRkkT43SJ1meS-vlJFK_N84m_p0JycMxPpyaUiSfZq7qNf2XRVDncwVqWMGvYb-gWbalF7rtSqhVrh0FBDSZXNG19XxRvb4gg1py8-&amp;__tn__=%2CmH-R&amp;c[0]=AT1sDGuCoM-GR23KC_gtE77uaYOTIf9Niis1MKMOVn7Me-f_aISTGf-fgTTRnxNxXOpEDC5P6PKYrCe2Mi4ynU4I0K2fFxQah2REZFgim_pp3a6imBoDUhrbe0Sd4zCbpdiW6jc_0SeYC18yDKlXaX3OD7EQ0hE9OwNAYSeLyqDEsMZcx4B5PhUPfZgGzjQtovAdfoBXKXJv" target="_blank">Daniel’s gofundme</a> and Jerica’s <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoorethanmiracles.myshopify.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1SBUKHR2MjEGD_T7srv_ee95Dzd5FW_k6nQwxHK8LOkXzSlnDSna_jnYE&amp;h=AT0DUQsDSml_lPLwuKGtQ4QwwnII7taNdWHUV8UYyl2DhUI_P5bNMMt0RpJeHz5eM2Az4Cc2pzqCXaY9WwKuocW9SGAfiVm-PceDgdePKg4-15kok4GVhn3l-DijnSWIdQrnMDVD8qvpx5HVz4t3&amp;__tn__=%2CmH-R&amp;c[0]=AT0XtjEEPSc4NoQExC_k5gp0LCfMnU-h37r2NkJ91oOYP2dMEXK_CE9i_6p8whUVEy9oglT8fHbApJCtFj4DLagAmUDSY3siosltL1QjELQxqep-oc3XttWvl1a0cW6sXi5KbtW81N2wCWs9vm78aOa8nKIh3wB6kA2zOS6txHsrZcJddbRDXdMMWh7kn1DPnpMSXK0HpIwq" target="_blank">shirt website</a> can be found there. &nbsp;

Jerica had a few words for&nbsp;other families in crisis.

“Cherish your time with your family, go spend time with your loved ones, and just don’t take things for granted because you just never know,” Jerica said. &nbsp;

The Moore family is hoping Daniel can get to the treatment center in Scottsdale, Arizona, within the next few weeks.&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; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Editor's Note: A previous version of this story had inconsistencies in Mr. Moore's first name. Hutch Post regrets this error.By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;A Hutchinson family, impacted by cancer, is raising funds with the help of their surrounding community.&nbsp;Daniel Moore is afflicted with stage four cancer. &nbsp;According to his wife, Jerica Moore, it has progressed very fast since they initially found out. &nbsp;“We believe that the symptoms started back in&nbsp;late September, but they officially came out attacking pretty much on Thanksgiving,” Jerica Moore said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Moore family found out Daniel had stage four cancer on Dec. 8. &nbsp;Jerica admitted she was knocked back at first by the diagnosis. &nbsp;“I really did not believe it, kind of was still in shock,” Jerica said. “Then I felt like, me&nbsp;personally, I went into that attack mode. Like, ‘what do we need to do to fight&nbsp;this’ and&nbsp;I feel like I'm still in that fight mode.” &nbsp;“There's nothing that's worse than hearing that you have stage four cancer that’s incurable, and there's nothing they can do really.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerica said the family is scared and that Daniel is in a lot of pain. &nbsp;Managing Daniel’s pain is the most important thing to the Moore family right now. &nbsp;According to Jerica, they are trying to get Daniel into a treatment center in Arizona.&nbsp;“It's in Scottsdale, Arizona,” Jerica said.&nbsp;“They do holistic, so they do not take any type of&nbsp;insurance because the insurance companies, they&nbsp;can tell you how to do your treatment plans and stuff.” &nbsp;“That's what I'm raising money for is to get him down there, because it's anywhere from, I mean upfront cost is anywhere from $8,000 to $16,000 and then the additional treatments can be anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000.” &nbsp;Imperial Nutrition, described as a healthy alternative to&nbsp;fast food,&nbsp;will be holding a “Moore Family Day” all day at the restaurant on Friday, Dec. 30, to support the Moore family. &nbsp; A portion of sales from a specific tea on Imperial Nutrition’s menu, and tips, will go directly&nbsp;to the Moore family. Donations will be accepted as well.&nbsp;“I want to do it and help them out any way I can,” Kenzie Lyons, owner of Imperial Nutrition and a friend of the Moore family, said. “If I can help in any way I can, I want to.” &nbsp;Anyone who orders the Tidal Wave tea will be helping the Moore family. &nbsp;“It was really popular, so I decided to bring it back,” Lyons said. &nbsp;Lyons said Jerica is a big supporter of her store and has been from the beginning, so she was more than happy to reach out and use her business to help the Moore family. &nbsp; “Overwhelmed, but it's a good overwhelmed,” Jerica explained how she felt when Imperial Nutrition approached her.&nbsp;“I feel like you know we're not in this alone, is what I feel like.” &nbsp;Jerica has already been raising funds on a gofundme page, dedicated to Daniel. &nbsp;Jerica is also making and selling shirts to raise money for Daniel. &nbsp;&nbsp;The shirts are $25 each, from small to extra-large, and $27 for larger sizes.&nbsp;Then on Jan. 3, Spangles in Hutchinson will donate 20% of sales to the Moore family and 100% of donations from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. &nbsp;Additionally, the Moore family’s motorcycle club, Deceived Souls,&nbsp;will be holding a fish fry fundraiser dinner&nbsp;on Jan. 7 at the Hutchinson-based&nbsp;clubhouse. &nbsp;Plates are $14 with two sides and a drink. &nbsp;The event will run from noon until food runs out. &nbsp;Currently, the Moore family has raised nearly $6,000, but the entire ordeal they are facing has already cost them more than $50,000.&nbsp;Jerica and Daniel Moore have a blended family with seven children — two are at home.&nbsp;“One of those is actually our nephew that we are getting ready to adopt, within, I think, it's going to be the next three months,” Jerica said. “We're getting ready to adopt our&nbsp;nephew and this is happening.” &nbsp;The Moore family is looking for a miracle. &nbsp;&nbsp;“That's where I came up with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/moorethanmiracles">#moorethanmiracles</a>,” Jerica said. “I feel like that's&nbsp;what we need right now is a miracle.” &nbsp;The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/472411548403545/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Moore Family Day event</a>&nbsp;is Dec. 30 at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nutritionimperial/" target="_blank">Imperial Nutrition</a>, 2420 N. Main in Hutchinson.Spangles has two locations in Hutchinson (4th and 30th avenues) for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/855889675637843?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Night Out for Daniel Moore</a> on Jan. 3. &nbsp;The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3492871120996644?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">fish fry fundraiser dinner</a> on Jan. 7 is at the Deceived Souls motorcycle clubhouse, 516 W. 5th Ave. Jerica’s shirts will be sold there. &nbsp;Follow the Moore family by visiting the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089094842664" target="_blank">Moore than Miracles Facebook page</a>. Links to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2F0ec955bf%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1uyWLPgOuv5Pf2QIHeW5O5Vks_UTJnRqjx6y-9CQm0xEBY7bvsLXgaVK4&amp;h=AT0P7_KxPXWiHk9vDJhBVU-wZ-SPk9dKyTL-bjwrRIXz_AWRkkT43SJ1meS-vlJFK_N84m_p0JycMxPpyaUiSfZq7qNf2XRVDncwVqWMGvYb-gWbalF7rtSqhVrh0FBDSZXNG19XxRvb4gg1py8-&amp;__tn__=%2CmH-R&amp;c[0]=AT1sDGuCoM-GR23KC_gtE77uaYOTIf9Niis1MKMOVn7Me-f_aISTGf-fgTTRnxNxXOpEDC5P6PKYrCe2Mi4ynU4I0K2fFxQah2REZFgim_pp3a6imBoDUhrbe0Sd4zCbpdiW6jc_0SeYC18yDKlXaX3OD7EQ0hE9OwNAYSeLyqDEsMZcx4B5PhUPfZgGzjQtovAdfoBXKXJv" target="_blank">Daniel’s gofundme</a> and Jerica’s <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoorethanmiracles.myshopify.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1SBUKHR2MjEGD_T7srv_ee95Dzd5FW_k6nQwxHK8LOkXzSlnDSna_jnYE&amp;h=AT0DUQsDSml_lPLwuKGtQ4QwwnII7taNdWHUV8UYyl2DhUI_P5bNMMt0RpJeHz5eM2Az4Cc2pzqCXaY9WwKuocW9SGAfiVm-PceDgdePKg4-15kok4GVhn3l-DijnSWIdQrnMDVD8qvpx5HVz4t3&amp;__tn__=%2CmH-R&amp;c[0]=AT0XtjEEPSc4NoQExC_k5gp0LCfMnU-h37r2NkJ91oOYP2dMEXK_CE9i_6p8whUVEy9oglT8fHbApJCtFj4DLagAmUDSY3siosltL1QjELQxqep-oc3XttWvl1a0cW6sXi5KbtW81N2wCWs9vm78aOa8nKIh3wB6kA2zOS6txHsrZcJddbRDXdMMWh7kn1DPnpMSXK0HpIwq" target="_blank">shirt website</a> can be found there. &nbsp;Jerica had a few words for&nbsp;other families in crisis.“Cherish your time with your family, go spend time with your loved ones, and just don’t take things for granted because you just never know,” Jerica said. &nbsp;The Moore family is hoping Daniel can get to the treatment center in Scottsdale, Arizona, within the next few weeks.&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; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Family fighting cancer with help of Hutch businesses

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $41,364 to six nonprofit organizations in November.

Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach or collaboration, a new efficiency, a critical need that requires funding or an opportunity that needs a bit of local support to leverage resources for the community.

Proposals for the grants are accepted year-round, with awards decided in January, March, May, July, September and November.

The community foundation also continued payout throughout 2022 of multi-year grants that were awarded in previous years. In all, $354,941 in grants were supported from the Fund for Reno County this year.

The following organizations received grants in November:

The following multi-year grants were supported in 2022.

The Foundation has a bold goal — to grow the Fund for Reno County Endowment to $20 million by 2030. They are almost halfway there. With the payout from $20 million, the foundation could afford $1 million in annual grants that spur innovation and transformational collaboration, address root causes, and better the economy and quality of life in Reno County. You can donate <a href="https://hutchcf.org/donorsandfundholders/donate-online/">here</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $41,364 to six nonprofit organizations in November.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach or collaboration, a new efficiency, a critical need that requires funding or an opportunity that needs a bit of local support to leverage resources for the community.Proposals for the grants are accepted year-round, with awards decided in January, March, May, July, September and November.The community foundation also continued payout throughout 2022 of multi-year grants that were awarded in previous years. In all, $354,941 in grants were supported from the Fund for Reno County this year.The following organizations received grants in November:<ul>
 <li>Buhler Public Library, “Improving Operations at Buhler Public Library,” $500:The library staff member and volunteer board are working toward a more effective and sustainable organization. Funds will be used for costs associated with producing and mailing the library’s first-time annual appeal letter.</li><li>Holy Cross Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, “Serving Others at St. Vincent de Paul,” $15,000:&nbsp;Holy Cross Conference of St. Vincent de Paul is a volunteer-run organization that addresses the most basic needs of community members. While St. Vincent de Paul has been able to meet many needs solely through donations in the past, these grant funds will allow volunteers to continue assisting with food, utilities, rent, gas/transportation and other needs that individuals and families face during these particularly challenging economic times.</li><li>Hutchinson Regional Health System, “Our Redeemer Early Learning Center Bridge Project,” $9,634:&nbsp;Hutchinson Regional Health System (HRHS) and Our Redeemer Lutheran’s Early Learning Center (ELC) are developing a plan for collaboration that will allow high-quality child care for up to 39 children at the existing ELC facility while the new HRHS Child Care Academy is constructed on the hospital campus. To prepare for this bridge project, staff are required to complete two weeks of training. Grant funds will help support the costs associated with the training sessions.</li><li>Hutchinson Symphony Association, “The Hutchinson Symphony Presents: The Dream Season,” $4,230:&nbsp;Grant funding will support the payment of two guest performers and the music rental fees for several pieces in this dream-themed series of performances, which will take place at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre through April 2023.</li><li>Kansas Food Bank Warehouse, “Food 4 Kids Weekend Backpack Program,” $5,000:&nbsp;Grant funds will help cover the costs of weekend food backpacks provided to the more than 330 Reno County students who might otherwise go without food until their next meal at school.</li><li>New Beginnings, Inc., “Developing a Land Trust,” $7,000: Grant funding will cover the costs of exploring and working with an attorney to develop a land trust, which would allow a split between a piece of land and the housing on that land. This legal structure enables people in the housing development to be members of the land trust while making the cost of the housing itself more affordable.</li>
 </ul>The following multi-year grants were supported in 2022.<ul>
 <li>City of Hutchinson Human Relations Commission, $20,000:&nbsp;The second year of a three-year grant to support the programming and educational efforts of the Human Relations Commission through trainings, research, facilitated meetings and support of partnerships and cultural celebrations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.</li><li>Reno County Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, $90,000:&nbsp;Year three of a five-year grant and funding partnership with the City of Hutchinson and Reno County to strengthen and grow the small-business sector through supporting the Entrepreneurship Navigator at StartUp Hutch, efforts to improve mentorship and connection among entrepreneurs, and increased communications that inspire and celebrate innovators.</li><li>Salvation Army of Reno County, $15,000:&nbsp;Year two of a three-year grant that provides bridge funding as The Salvation Army increases staff, allowing continued implementation of their emergency services while increasing opportunities for Reno County individuals and families to participate in the Pathway of Hope program, which helps people reach a level of stability that is necessary to begin moving out of poverty.</li>
 </ul>The Foundation has a bold goal — to grow the Fund for Reno County Endowment to $20 million by 2030. They are almost halfway there. With the payout from $20 million, the foundation could afford $1 million in annual grants that spur innovation and transformational collaboration, address root causes, and better the economy and quality of life in Reno County. You can donate <a href="https://hutchcf.org/donorsandfundholders/donate-online/">here</a>.<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;

Fund for Reno County supports over $350K in grants in 2022

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec's Daddy Daughter Date Night tickets go on sale January 1, 2023 online and January 3 in person for the event Feb. 11 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.

 Buy tickets in January and save. From Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, cost is $25 for a dad ticket and $15 per daughter ticket. Ticket prices increase starting February 1. 

Dads can treat their daughters to a night on the town and enjoy dancing, games, photo booth, and other entertainment, as well as sweet and savory snacks. The theme this year is "Under the Sea," and it's sure to be a splash.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec's Daddy Daughter Date Night tickets go on sale January 1, 2023 online and January 3 in person for the event Feb. 11 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Buy tickets in January and save. From Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, cost is $25 for a dad ticket and $15 per daughter ticket. Ticket prices increase starting February 1. Dads can treat their daughters to a night on the town and enjoy dancing, games, photo booth, and other entertainment, as well as sweet and savory snacks. The theme this year is "Under the Sea," and it's sure to be a splash.<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;

Hutch Rec Daddy Daughter Date Night Feb. 11, 2023

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The list of classes has been released for January at the Mary Magdalene House&nbsp;at 7201 East 4th east of Hutchinson.

There will be an adoptive and foster fathers group Jan. 5 at 6 p.m.

There will be an adoptive and foster moms of adult children group Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

There will be an adoptive and foster moms of pre-K to school age kids group Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;

There will be a caregivers brunch Jan. 21 at 9 a.m.

If you have questions, you can call Annette Van Bruggen at (620) 500-0014.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The list of classes has been released for January at the Mary Magdalene House&nbsp;at 7201 East 4th east of Hutchinson.There will be an adoptive and foster fathers group Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. There will be an adoptive and foster moms of adult children group Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. There will be an adoptive and foster moms of pre-K to school age kids group Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;There will be a caregivers brunch Jan. 21 at 9 a.m.If you have questions, you can call Annette Van Bruggen at (620) 500-0014.<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;

Mary Magdalene House providing Jan. classes

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sue Wray with BrightHouse said a local business was able to help out their shelter recently.

"People are really generous, but this year has been exceptionally so," Wray said Wednesday. "We try to put up things on social media about some of our gifts and some of the non-cash gifts. Collins Bus, they brought in, last weekend, a lot of breakfast meat and waffle mix and things like that. They were gifts that they had given their employees and they had about 20 left over. Cassie, who is an advocate for us, has a sister in law who works for Collins, so she suggested they donate it to our shelter. Everybody at shelter is going to have really good breakfasts for quite awhile. A lot of the people in shelter don't do a ton of cooking, because they are really busy trying to get their lives organized again. Things like bacon sandwiches and stuff are really popular."

This is in addition to Eagle Media's Stuff the Bus earlier this month, which will help for months.

"It always depends on what we get," Wray said. "Every year, it's really interesting, because we'll get more of one thing than another. Last year, we got so much peanut butter. This year, we got some peanut butter, but just enough. What we got this year was a lot of toilet tissue and things like that, which is great, because you always need that. It depends on what the product is and how many people we have in shelter, but it usually keeps us going pretty much with just the addition of fresh foods, through April or May."

BrightHouse is almost on pace to match its fundraising from last year.

"Right now, we're at $19,000 for the month of December," Wray said. "Last year, we were at $21,000, but we do have some other gifts coming in. We did a fundraising letter, just like everybody else does. We can always use cash gifts. If you need help making a donation from your IRA, call me. I will help you with that. You can also make donations <a href="https://www.brighthouseks.org/donate">through our website</a>."&nbsp;

If you need help right away, call the BrightHouse 24-hour crisis line at (620) 663-2522, or if you'd like to donate, you can call their office at (620) 665-3630.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sue Wray with BrightHouse said a local business was able to help out their shelter recently."People are really generous, but this year has been exceptionally so," Wray said Wednesday. "We try to put up things on social media about some of our gifts and some of the non-cash gifts. Collins Bus, they brought in, last weekend, a lot of breakfast meat and waffle mix and things like that. They were gifts that they had given their employees and they had about 20 left over. Cassie, who is an advocate for us, has a sister in law who works for Collins, so she suggested they donate it to our shelter. Everybody at shelter is going to have really good breakfasts for quite awhile. A lot of the people in shelter don't do a ton of cooking, because they are really busy trying to get their lives organized again. Things like bacon sandwiches and stuff are really popular."This is in addition to Eagle Media's Stuff the Bus earlier this month, which will help for months."It always depends on what we get," Wray said. "Every year, it's really interesting, because we'll get more of one thing than another. Last year, we got so much peanut butter. This year, we got some peanut butter, but just enough. What we got this year was a lot of toilet tissue and things like that, which is great, because you always need that. It depends on what the product is and how many people we have in shelter, but it usually keeps us going pretty much with just the addition of fresh foods, through April or May."BrightHouse is almost on pace to match its fundraising from last year."Right now, we're at $19,000 for the month of December," Wray said. "Last year, we were at $21,000, but we do have some other gifts coming in. We did a fundraising letter, just like everybody else does. We can always use cash gifts. If you need help making a donation from your IRA, call me. I will help you with that. You can also make donations <a href="https://www.brighthouseks.org/donate">through our website</a>."&nbsp;If you need help right away, call the BrightHouse 24-hour crisis line at (620) 663-2522, or if you'd like to donate, you can call their office at (620) 665-3630.<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;

BrightHouse thankful for community help in December

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to data analysis from <a href="https://smartasset.com/retirement/financial-advisor#kansas">SmartAsset</a>, two central Kansas counties were among the most generous in charitable giving in the state in 2020.

To find the most generous places, the website compared two factors in each county: the amount of money people donate as a percentage of their net income, and the proportion of people who made charitable donations.

To determine the amount of money that people donate as a percentage of their income, SmartAsset first calculated the net income for everyone in each county. To do this, they looked at tax return data and accounted for federal, state and local taxes paid. 

The website also accounted for deductible entries, including mortgage interest, mortgage points and mortgage insurance payments. Each county's total charitable donations were then divided by its total net income to see the amount of money residents in each county have donated relative to their income.

The website also measured the total number of individual tax returns that show charitable contributions and divided that by the total number of individual tax returns in each county. This results in the proportion of people in each county who make charitable donations.

Harvey County was 8th most generous, according to SmartAsset, McPherson County was 10th. Reno County was 24th. 

It's important to note that the percentage of returns index only refers to those itemizing charitable contributions, so those who made little enough to not have to itemize their deductions are not necessarily included in that portion of the index.

<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;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to data analysis from <a href="https://smartasset.com/retirement/financial-advisor#kansas">SmartAsset</a>, two central Kansas counties were among the most generous in charitable giving in the state in 2020.To find the most generous places, the website compared two factors in each county: the amount of money people donate as a percentage of their net income, and the proportion of people who made charitable donations.To determine the amount of money that people donate as a percentage of their income, SmartAsset first calculated the net income for everyone in each county. To do this, they looked at tax return data and accounted for federal, state and local taxes paid. The website also accounted for deductible entries, including mortgage interest, mortgage points and mortgage insurance payments. Each county's total charitable donations were then divided by its total net income to see the amount of money residents in each county have donated relative to their income.The website also measured the total number of individual tax returns that show charitable contributions and divided that by the total number of individual tax returns in each county. This results in the proportion of people in each county who make charitable donations.<figure>
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 </figure>Harvey County was 8th most generous, according to SmartAsset, McPherson County was 10th. Reno County was 24th. It's important to note that the percentage of returns index only refers to those itemizing charitable contributions, so those who made little enough to not have to itemize their deductions are not necessarily included in that portion of the index.<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;

Central Kansas counties some of the most generous during pandemic

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With three new county commissioners coming on the board in January, there is a lot they need to learn about as they come on to what will be a five member board once they are installed.

"Randy Parks and Don Bogner have already gone through an orientation," Partington said. "That's where we explain open meetings, open records act, our county counselor goes over some of the legal issues. I've met with them and will with the new person, also, about a lot of the projects the county is currently working on, has worked on during 2022 and what we see in 2023 and 2024 and then go around and meet all the departments."

The county's functions are a mixture of pass through from the state, generally led by elected officials and the truly local functions that are, again speaking generally, more rural in nature.

"There are about 18 departments, if you include the administration, for Reno County, five of those being the elected officers," Partington said. "Just getting around to each site and meeting with each director, maybe some of their second, third in command. It takes a long time. The complexity of the services provided by Reno County. It takes some time to learn what all we do."

The elected officers are the County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff and District Attorney.

"The county commission's main responsibility for the elected officials, those five elected officials, is to set their budget," Partington said. "Most of those still would need to follow policy, which they do, all five of them do, but it's the budget is the part that the county commission will have oversight over those five elected officials."

The new commissioners will be installed at 10 a.m. on January 9, 2023 at the Courthouse Annex.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — With three new county commissioners coming on the board in January, there is a lot they need to learn about as they come on to what will be a five member board once they are installed."Randy Parks and Don Bogner have already gone through an orientation," Partington said. "That's where we explain open meetings, open records act, our county counselor goes over some of the legal issues. I've met with them and will with the new person, also, about a lot of the projects the county is currently working on, has worked on during 2022 and what we see in 2023 and 2024 and then go around and meet all the departments."The county's functions are a mixture of pass through from the state, generally led by elected officials and the truly local functions that are, again speaking generally, more rural in nature."There are about 18 departments, if you include the administration, for Reno County, five of those being the elected officers," Partington said. "Just getting around to each site and meeting with each director, maybe some of their second, third in command. It takes a long time. The complexity of the services provided by Reno County. It takes some time to learn what all we do."The elected officers are the County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff and District Attorney."The county commission's main responsibility for the elected officials, those five elected officials, is to set their budget," Partington said. "Most of those still would need to follow policy, which they do, all five of them do, but it's the budget is the part that the county commission will have oversight over those five elected officials."The new commissioners will be installed at 10 a.m. on January 9, 2023 at the Courthouse 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;

Partington: New commissioners with lots to learn

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County government announced on Dec. 27, newly-elected County Commissioner Mark Reese is resigning from his seat.&nbsp;

“Due to unforeseen demands of my current job I will be required to spend more time out of state," Reese said.  "Due to these demands I cannot fulfill my duties as the Reno County commissioner in District 4.”

According to the Reno County government, Reese had written a letter of resignation dated Dec. 26, announcing his resignation from his duties as a commissioner. 

To fill his seat, the Reno County Republican party will hold a party district convention. 

The convention must be held within 21 days of the chair receiving notice of the vacancy. 

The name of the person selected at the convention to fill the vacancy is certified to the Governor, who appoints the person within seven days. [KSA 25-3902, 25-3904]

During the Reno County Republican party convention, the precinct committee members, located in District #4, vote on the replacement. 

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County government announced on Dec. 27, newly-elected County Commissioner Mark Reese is resigning from his seat.&nbsp;“Due to unforeseen demands of my current job I will be required to spend more time out of state," Reese said. "Due to these demands I cannot fulfill my duties as the Reno County commissioner in District 4.”According to the Reno County government, Reese had written a letter of resignation dated Dec. 26, announcing his resignation from his duties as a commissioner. To fill his seat, the Reno County Republican party will hold a party district convention. The convention must be held within 21 days of the chair receiving notice of the vacancy. The name of the person selected at the convention to fill the vacancy is certified to the Governor, who appoints the person within seven days. [KSA 25-3902, 25-3904]During the Reno County Republican party convention, the precinct committee members, located in District #4, vote on the replacement. District #4 consists of precincts: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13-H102, 13-H104, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 35. Mark Reese, Republican, won the election to become Reno County Commissioner in the new 4th District on Nov. 8, defeating Michael Jobe, Democrat. The Reno County Commission is expanding from three to five members after voters approved the change in November 2021. The new commissioners were elected in November 2022. They will begin their duties Jan. 9, during the Reno County Board of County Commission meeting at the Reno County Annex conference room, 125 W. First Ave. The commission meeting begins at 9 a.m. and the new commissioners will be sworn in at 10 a.m. Newly elected county commissioners are Randy Parks in District #1, who is succeeding current Commissioner Ron Sellers whose term will be expiring, and Don Bogner in District #5. Commission Chairman Daniel Friesen in District #3 and Commissioner Ron Hirst in District #2 will continue their current terms.<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;

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