Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher

Recently I attended the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Fusion Conference, which is a joint event between the Women’s, Programing &amp; Education, and Young Farmers &amp; Ranchers committees, in Jacksonville, Fla. One of my Collegiate Farm Bureau students won the state discussion meet and competed in the national event.

In addition to coaching, I was a workshop presenter on the topic of work-life balance, with a former YFR leader from Florida that I am friends with.

As I was packing to leave for the event, Marc and I were discussing my planned agenda for the event and I mentioned the workshop with my friend Morgan. Marc got a slightly confused look on his face and asked, “Do I know this Morgan?”

That’s what is funny about the relationships we build at these events. Someone I have only known a few years, visit with at an occasional national event, and am friends with on Facebook feels like so much more than just a professional acquaintance. Morgan and I have a connection through our jobs, mutual respect as leaders and a shared understanding of our industry and lifestyle. Our friendship is easy because our lives are very similar.

I also caught up with my college advisor from California, who I rarely get to see in person and is probably the most impactful mentor of my life. I visited with a fellow presenter who I have judged with in the past and respect tremendously. The conference organizer is a friend with whom I have a long professional and personal relationship. I am motivated and encouraged by time shared with my “far-away friends.” I come home with an enthusiastic and renewed sense of purpose.

Great people are one of the reasons I love attending these conferences. In addition to seeing old friends, I love getting to know new people with interesting backgrounds, listen to the perspectives of speakers and learn what is happening in other places. The information gained through new connections increases my knowledge, challenges my current views and often helps me find new solutions for problems I wrestle with at home.

Early in my career, I remember discussing as a board member whether or not to support a staff member’s request to attend a national conference. The board was divided in support of professional development verses funding constraints. The decision eventually came down to the board chair, who chose to approve the request.

He told the group, “One of the most valuable things I have done in my career is attend conferences and meetings. I have always come away better and think there is tremendous value in participating.”

Coming back better is one of the reasons we step outside our normal zones. I recently read that one of the most accurate predictors of career attainment is continuous learning and skill development. People who never stop growing are better off that people who were rose to top positions early career and maintained that position.

There is tremendous value and opportunity that comes when you attend events like conferences, seminars and conventions. Sometimes you have to step away from your normal circle of interaction to find new and interesting things to bring back. 

If you have the chance to attend a conference or event, especially in a different part of the country, I hope you will embrace the opportunity, find people who make you better and gather lots of ideas that you can bring home to make your world just a little bit better.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

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 </figure>Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancherRecently I attended the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Fusion Conference, which is a joint event between the Women’s, Programing &amp; Education, and Young Farmers &amp; Ranchers committees, in Jacksonville, Fla. One of my Collegiate Farm Bureau students won the state discussion meet and competed in the national event.In addition to coaching, I was a workshop presenter on the topic of work-life balance, with a former YFR leader from Florida that I am friends with.As I was packing to leave for the event, Marc and I were discussing my planned agenda for the event and I mentioned the workshop with my friend Morgan. Marc got a slightly confused look on his face and asked, “Do I know this Morgan?”That’s what is funny about the relationships we build at these events. Someone I have only known a few years, visit with at an occasional national event, and am friends with on Facebook feels like so much more than just a professional acquaintance. Morgan and I have a connection through our jobs, mutual respect as leaders and a shared understanding of our industry and lifestyle. Our friendship is easy because our lives are very similar.I also caught up with my college advisor from California, who I rarely get to see in person and is probably the most impactful mentor of my life. I visited with a fellow presenter who I have judged with in the past and respect tremendously. The conference organizer is a friend with whom I have a long professional and personal relationship. I am motivated and encouraged by time shared with my “far-away friends.” I come home with an enthusiastic and renewed sense of purpose.Great people are one of the reasons I love attending these conferences. In addition to seeing old friends, I love getting to know new people with interesting backgrounds, listen to the perspectives of speakers and learn what is happening in other places. The information gained through new connections increases my knowledge, challenges my current views and often helps me find new solutions for problems I wrestle with at home.Early in my career, I remember discussing as a board member whether or not to support a staff member’s request to attend a national conference. The board was divided in support of professional development verses funding constraints. The decision eventually came down to the board chair, who chose to approve the request.He told the group, “One of the most valuable things I have done in my career is attend conferences and meetings. I have always come away better and think there is tremendous value in participating.”Coming back better is one of the reasons we step outside our normal zones. I recently read that one of the most accurate predictors of career attainment is continuous learning and skill development. People who never stop growing are better off that people who were rose to top positions early career and maintained that position.There is tremendous value and opportunity that comes when you attend events like conferences, seminars and conventions. Sometimes you have to step away from your normal circle of interaction to find new and interesting things to bring back. If you have the chance to attend a conference or event, especially in a different part of the country, I hope you will embrace the opportunity, find people who make you better and gather lots of ideas that you can bring home to make your world just a little bit better."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.Copyright © 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Connecting Across the Country

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will again take up the question of a proposed cell tower at its meeting on Monday. 

The City of South Hutchinson argued in court that Harmoni Towers was required to secure a variance in order to build a cell tower near the K-96 and K-17 junction because their project did not conform with set-back requirements outlined in city code. 

The court ruled in the city's&nbsp;favor.

Harmoni Towers then requested a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA approved the variance.

In order to continue fighting the cell tower project, the City would have to spend at least an additional $25,000 in legal fees with an uncertain final outcome.

If the governing body desires to suspend further legal action, the council is required to approve the conditional use permit and the building permit application. Those items are part of Monday night's council agenda.&nbsp;

Also, the city will swear in a new city clerk, Michele Nightingale.

The South Hutchinson City Council meeting is Monday at 6 p.m. at the city offices at 2 South Main.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will again take up the question of a proposed cell tower at its meeting on Monday. The City of South Hutchinson argued in court that Harmoni Towers was required to secure a variance in order to build a cell tower near the K-96 and K-17 junction because their project did not conform with set-back requirements outlined in city code. The court ruled in the city's&nbsp;favor.Harmoni Towers then requested a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA approved the variance.In order to continue fighting the cell tower project, the City would have to spend at least an additional $25,000 in legal fees with an uncertain final outcome.If the governing body desires to suspend further legal action, the council is required to approve the conditional use permit and the building permit application. Those items are part of Monday night's council agenda.&nbsp;Also, the city will swear in a new city clerk, Michele Nightingale.The South Hutchinson City Council meeting is Monday at 6 p.m. at the city offices at 2 South Main.<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;&nbsp;

South Hutch city council to look at tower approval Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Alex Jones, APRN with Hutchinson Primary Care Associates inside the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is advocating for immunizations to prevent more serious illness from respiratory diseases this spring, such as COVID-19.

"We offer all of the preventative vaccines you can need," Jones said. "We are getting in the COVID boosters. We chose to do the bivalent version. That will also cover you against the new Omicron that's been out, anybody that's due for boosters, we'd love to help them out."

Most people just need a single booster beyond their initial two doses that they got during the pandemic, but if you have underlying conditions, you might be recommended for two in a year's time.

"We try to get everybody streamlined and in as quickly as we can," Jones said. "If you're an established patient with our clinic, you can walk in on a nurse visit and get vaccines completed. If you're not, we'd love to see you on a same-day visit or get scheduled, or if your provider offers these vaccines already, then you can always work to reach out to them, as well."

If you already are feeling ill, don't wait to see a provider, they can get you in the same day.

"Any cough, shortness of breath, feeling like you're having trouble catching your breath, sore throat, the headaches and sinus congestion, diarrhea, vomiting, any of those types of things we can easily treat on a same day visit and evaluate."

Call 620-513-4850 to schedule an appointment or walk in for urgent care. Hutchinson Family Practice Associates are located on the third floor in the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, unit 3100.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Alex Jones, APRN with Hutchinson Primary Care Associates inside the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is advocating for immunizations to prevent more serious illness from respiratory diseases this spring, such as COVID-19."We offer all of the preventative vaccines you can need," Jones said. "We are getting in the COVID boosters. We chose to do the bivalent version. That will also cover you against the new Omicron that's been out, anybody that's due for boosters, we'd love to help them out."Most people just need a single booster beyond their initial two doses that they got during the pandemic, but if you have underlying conditions, you might be recommended for two in a year's time."We try to get everybody streamlined and in as quickly as we can," Jones said. "If you're an established patient with our clinic, you can walk in on a nurse visit and get vaccines completed. If you're not, we'd love to see you on a same-day visit or get scheduled, or if your provider offers these vaccines already, then you can always work to reach out to them, as well."If you already are feeling ill, don't wait to see a provider, they can get you in the same day."Any cough, shortness of breath, feeling like you're having trouble catching your breath, sore throat, the headaches and sinus congestion, diarrhea, vomiting, any of those types of things we can easily treat on a same day visit and evaluate."Call 620-513-4850 to schedule an appointment or walk in for urgent care. Hutchinson Family Practice Associates are located on the third floor in the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, unit 3100.<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;&nbsp;

Jones: Get your immunizations to mitigate illness

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy award winner, Carly Pearce, is coming to the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, September 9. Her top hits include “I Hope You're Happy Now” (with Lee Brice), “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” (with Ashley McBryde), “Every Little Thing”, “What He Didn't Do”, and “Next Girl”.

At age 16, Pearce left her home in Kentucky to take a job at Dollywood. In a fullcircle turn of events, iconic superstar and Grand Ole Opry member Dolly Parton extended the coveted invitation to Carly, who was officially inducted by Trisha Yearwood on August 3, 2021.

Pearce’s 2-time Platinum-certified “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice won both the CMA Awards Musical Event of the Year and ACM Awards Music Event of the Year as well as the 2021 ACM Single of the Year. Carly recently took home ACM Awards Female Artist and Music Event of the Year for “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde.

Opening for Pearce is up-and-coming country artist Megan Moroney. Her debut EP, Pistol Made of Roses, includes songs “Tennessee Orange,” “Hair Salon,” “Keep the Flowers,” and “I Love Me.”

Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday, March 17 at <a href="http://KansasStateFair.com">KansasStateFair.com</a>. Anyone signed up for Kansas State Fair emails can get access to tickets with a presale code, starting 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 16. Sign up for emails

at <a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/general-information1/email-updates.">https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/general-information1/email-updates.</a>

The show will be Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Reserved seating in the Grandstand is $60/$40.

There are several options for an upgraded Grandstand experience:

Party alongside the 2023 Grandstand artists! The Mel Hambelton Ford Party Pit gives concertgoers the opportunity to be on the floor, located right in front of the stage. Each ticket is $70.

Get all your friends close to the stage! Reserve a table on our Metal &amp; Soul Patio to enjoy the show from a private table that seats six. Each table is $600.

Metal &amp; Soul Patio with VIP Experience

Want the ultimate VIP treatment? In addition to a reserved table for six on the Metal &amp; Soul Patio, this package provides three beverage coupons per person, complimentary food within the VIP seating area prior to the show, 2 VIP parking passes, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each table with VIP experience is $750.

NOTE: Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Ticket will be valid on date of event only. Some exclusions apply. Visit <a href="http://KansasStateFair.com">KansasStateFair.com</a> to learn more.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12251/kansas-state-fair">https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12251/kansas-state-fair</a> or call (620) 669-3618.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy award winner, Carly Pearce, is coming to the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, September 9. Her top hits include “I Hope You're Happy Now” (with Lee Brice), “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” (with Ashley McBryde), “Every Little Thing”, “What He Didn't Do”, and “Next Girl”.At age 16, Pearce left her home in Kentucky to take a job at Dollywood. In a fullcircle turn of events, iconic superstar and Grand Ole Opry member Dolly Parton extended the coveted invitation to Carly, who was officially inducted by Trisha Yearwood on August 3, 2021.Pearce’s 2-time Platinum-certified “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice won both the CMA Awards Musical Event of the Year and ACM Awards Music Event of the Year as well as the 2021 ACM Single of the Year. Carly recently took home ACM Awards Female Artist and Music Event of the Year for “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde.Opening for Pearce is up-and-coming country artist Megan Moroney. Her debut EP, Pistol Made of Roses, includes songs “Tennessee Orange,” “Hair Salon,” “Keep the Flowers,” and “I Love Me.”Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday, March 17 at <a href="http://KansasStateFair.com">KansasStateFair.com</a>. Anyone signed up for Kansas State Fair emails can get access to tickets with a presale code, starting 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 16. Sign up for emailsat <a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/general-information1/email-updates.">https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/general-information1/email-updates.</a>The show will be Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m.Ticket Options:Reserved seating in the Grandstand is $60/$40.There are several options for an upgraded Grandstand experience:Mel Hambelton Ford Party PitParty alongside the 2023 Grandstand artists! The Mel Hambelton Ford Party Pit gives concertgoers the opportunity to be on the floor, located right in front of the stage. Each ticket is $70.Metal &amp; Soul PatioGet all your friends close to the stage! Reserve a table on our Metal &amp; Soul Patio to enjoy the show from a private table that seats six. Each table is $600.Metal &amp; Soul Patio with VIP ExperienceWant the ultimate VIP treatment? In addition to a reserved table for six on the Metal &amp; Soul Patio, this package provides three beverage coupons per person, complimentary food within the VIP seating area prior to the show, 2 VIP parking passes, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each table with VIP experience is $750.NOTE: Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Ticket will be valid on date of event only. Some exclusions apply. Visit <a href="http://KansasStateFair.com">KansasStateFair.com</a> to learn more.To purchase tickets or for more information, visit <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12251/kansas-state-fair">https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12251/kansas-state-fair</a> or call (620) 669-3618. <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;&nbsp;

Country Star Carly Pearce Plays Kansas State Fair Saturday, September 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Delos V. Smith Senior Center is continuing a support group dealing with caregiving. The group's next meeting is Tuesday, March 14.&nbsp;Caregiver Burnout: Causes, Symptoms &amp; Prevention is the topic this month. This group was prompted by a meeting between Hospice and the Senior Center in 2022.

"They were talking about, kind of meeting the needs of the community," said Tara Dahlstrom with Hospice. "They felt like one opportunity to do that was to host a caregiver support group there. Years ago, probably ten years ago, we hosted a caregiver support group for maybe four or five years, but it's hard for those caregivers to be able to get away to come to the support group, so we needed to do something where the caregiver and the person who they were caring for could also attend. Being at Delos V. Smith Senior Center, there's lots of opportunity to have both of the individuals there at the same time."&nbsp;

As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by family members in the home. Being a caregiver is a unique job and often full-time or more. The Caregiver Support Group will offer information, resources and strategies for anyone caring for a loved one over age 55. This group is not disability or illness specific.

"The connection that you can make with other caregivers is important," Dahlstrom said. "Just having a little bit of time to sit and process what you're going through, share good times, share bad times, their frustrations. It just gives you a little bit of a community of people who are dealing with very similar things."

The support group will meet at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month and be facilitated by Stacy Goss with Hospice and Homecare of Reno County. All sessions will be held at the Delos V. Smith Senior Center at 101 W. First St. in Hutchinson. Meetings are free of charge, no RSVP is required.

"It's not just mentally, it's physically and emotionally exhausting to be the sole caregiver of some other person and to carry the burden of everything," Dahlstrom said. "People suffer from depression, or things that they used to enjoy, they aren't able to. They are withdrawing. They are tired often. They feel overwhelmed, or they are worried. Am I doing something right or wrong? To be able to reach out and have the support system that you need, to continue to do truly what you want to do. You want to care for those people. You just need to figure out a way to do it and also maintain your own mental health, as well."

For additional information on the meeting, call Jody at 620-662-0111.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Delos V. Smith Senior Center is continuing a support group dealing with caregiving. The group's next meeting is Tuesday, March 14.&nbsp;Caregiver Burnout: Causes, Symptoms &amp; Prevention is the topic this month. This group was prompted by a meeting between Hospice and the Senior Center in 2022."They were talking about, kind of meeting the needs of the community," said Tara Dahlstrom with Hospice. "They felt like one opportunity to do that was to host a caregiver support group there. Years ago, probably ten years ago, we hosted a caregiver support group for maybe four or five years, but it's hard for those caregivers to be able to get away to come to the support group, so we needed to do something where the caregiver and the person who they were caring for could also attend. Being at Delos V. Smith Senior Center, there's lots of opportunity to have both of the individuals there at the same time."&nbsp;As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by family members in the home. Being a caregiver is a unique job and often full-time or more. The Caregiver Support Group will offer information, resources and strategies for anyone caring for a loved one over age 55. This group is not disability or illness specific."The connection that you can make with other caregivers is important," Dahlstrom said. "Just having a little bit of time to sit and process what you're going through, share good times, share bad times, their frustrations. It just gives you a little bit of a community of people who are dealing with very similar things."The support group will meet at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month and be facilitated by Stacy Goss with Hospice and Homecare of Reno County. All sessions will be held at the Delos V. Smith Senior Center at 101 W. First St. in Hutchinson. Meetings are free of charge, no RSVP is required."It's not just mentally, it's physically and emotionally exhausting to be the sole caregiver of some other person and to carry the burden of everything," Dahlstrom said. "People suffer from depression, or things that they used to enjoy, they aren't able to. They are withdrawing. They are tired often. They feel overwhelmed, or they are worried. Am I doing something right or wrong? To be able to reach out and have the support system that you need, to continue to do truly what you want to do. You want to care for those people. You just need to figure out a way to do it and also maintain your own mental health, as well."For additional information on the meeting, call Jody at 620-662-0111.<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;

Caregiver support group at Delos V. Smith Senior Center

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;

3/12/2023 10:37 PM-Sean	Michael	Philbrick-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage

3/12/2023 6:20 PM-Mario	Matthew	Morales Jr.-Failure to Appear

3/12/2023 4:20 PM-Christopher	Micheal Roberts-Probation Violation; 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;3/12/2023 10:37 PM-Sean	Michael	Philbrick-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage3/12/2023 6:20 PM-Mario	Matthew	Morales Jr.-Failure to Appear3/12/2023 4:20 PM-Christopher	Micheal Roberts-Probation Violation; Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas is reminding drivers to adjust their sleeping habits along with their clocks this weekend.

"Daylight Saving Time begins, clocks will be springing forward and we also spring forward into a lot of drowsy drivers on the road," Steward said. "A time change just creates an interruption in sleep patterns for most people. The possibility of drowsy drivers is strong this time of year. We just recommend people get some extra sleep Sunday and into early next week."

Also, find those sunglasses you may have put away for the winter.

"You're suddenly faced with a darker commute in the morning," Steward said. "You may have sun in your eyes on your evening commute where you hadn't before. It does take some adjusting to. It just throws people's body clocks off."&nbsp; 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUQJp0gkSt5AlDKTncvkium65qjnzawpsn-2BMAywaCU28a4Yx4Eg47bFEvNyFR8VW7lJ2D4wg7FAUTkmJ8gEFuQHo-3D2J5x_WNeAFANdVbitjk7LWYjgmCGTl6KezMUVOMKAx15NbxtPvHRUjvESGTmd7OCjsgY30JFCU1CX5UC1q7EoHfy22HnoBP3CmwONonk-2FkFe12es5bljmBjyPZibp70oKRwj4fHhg4lcrHrFGOyZ9k-2BIJfJaO1lRgKOG-2BPQzox20IoIoqRyGmqTBQ3AzSngI4hs3vbQqL4b098M0tmSKpDDaFnFQXO39aSDp5nEDkAweLPGQ6UWEz6k8OfFu-2BVc50Qw52TKfm7KONGMeFPDIXXbUa8Z3w3BW6dAQ5h8ZGBJabyMRj0bO2OI6QaZ3AZHS20sY8jbJ4ifewCY8BO7Zv3lpbCcagrsBFikLlOLhhBFky93U-3D" target="_blank">CDC</a>)&nbsp;says that one in three (35%) Americans is sleep deprived, sleeping less than the recommended minimum of seven hours daily and one in 20 has fallen asleep at the wheel in the past month.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas is reminding drivers to adjust their sleeping habits along with their clocks this weekend."Daylight Saving Time begins, clocks will be springing forward and we also spring forward into a lot of drowsy drivers on the road," Steward said. "A time change just creates an interruption in sleep patterns for most people. The possibility of drowsy drivers is strong this time of year. We just recommend people get some extra sleep Sunday and into early next week."Also, find those sunglasses you may have put away for the winter."You're suddenly faced with a darker commute in the morning," Steward said. "You may have sun in your eyes on your evening commute where you hadn't before. It does take some adjusting to. It just throws people's body clocks off."&nbsp; The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUQJp0gkSt5AlDKTncvkium65qjnzawpsn-2BMAywaCU28a4Yx4Eg47bFEvNyFR8VW7lJ2D4wg7FAUTkmJ8gEFuQHo-3D2J5x_WNeAFANdVbitjk7LWYjgmCGTl6KezMUVOMKAx15NbxtPvHRUjvESGTmd7OCjsgY30JFCU1CX5UC1q7EoHfy22HnoBP3CmwONonk-2FkFe12es5bljmBjyPZibp70oKRwj4fHhg4lcrHrFGOyZ9k-2BIJfJaO1lRgKOG-2BPQzox20IoIoqRyGmqTBQ3AzSngI4hs3vbQqL4b098M0tmSKpDDaFnFQXO39aSDp5nEDkAweLPGQ6UWEz6k8OfFu-2BVc50Qw52TKfm7KONGMeFPDIXXbUa8Z3w3BW6dAQ5h8ZGBJabyMRj0bO2OI6QaZ3AZHS20sY8jbJ4ifewCY8BO7Zv3lpbCcagrsBFikLlOLhhBFky93U-3D" target="_blank">CDC</a>)&nbsp;says that one in three (35%) Americans is sleep deprived, sleeping less than the recommended minimum of seven hours daily and one in 20 has fallen asleep at the wheel in the past month.&nbsp; &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;&nbsp;

AAA: Daylight saving can prompt drowsy driving

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Planning Commission will consider requests related to adding a drive-through to the RCB Bank location on 30th as part of its agenda on Tuesday.

The bank is requesting a zone change from C-1 Office Commercial District to C-4 Special Commercial District on a property generally located northwest of Severance Street and 30th Avenue (700 East 30th Avenue). The site is currently developed with an RCB Bank. The applicant plans to add a multiple lane drive-through window with a canopy overhang.&nbsp;

To allow for the canopy, the applicant proposes to vacate the north 5 feet of the platted 30-foot building setback line running parallel to 30th Avenue on property zoned C-1 Office Commercial District and located at 700 East 30th Avenue. The vacation will allow for the addition of a canopy on the front of the building that will cover a drive-through. If approved a 25-foot setback would remain in place.

The meeting is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall at 125 East Ave. B.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Planning Department at&nbsp;620-694-2639.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Planning Commission will consider requests related to adding a drive-through to the RCB Bank location on 30th as part of its agenda on Tuesday.<figure>
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 </figure>The bank is requesting a zone change from C-1 Office Commercial District to C-4 Special Commercial District on a property generally located northwest of Severance Street and 30th Avenue (700 East 30th Avenue). The site is currently developed with an RCB Bank. The applicant plans to add a multiple lane drive-through window with a canopy overhang.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>To allow for the canopy, the applicant proposes to vacate the north 5 feet of the platted 30-foot building setback line running parallel to 30th Avenue on property zoned C-1 Office Commercial District and located at 700 East 30th Avenue. The vacation will allow for the addition of a canopy on the front of the building that will cover a drive-through. If approved a 25-foot setback would remain in place.The meeting is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall at 125 East Ave. B.If you have any questions, you may contact the Planning Department at&nbsp;620-694-2639.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Planning Commission to consider RCB bank requests

Brianne Heidbreder-Associate Professor of Political Science at Kansas State University

As one of only 13 states that does not legally allow the medical use of cannabis, Kansas will likely continue to face growing calls to rethink its approach.

In her 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Laura Kelly urged the Kansas Legislature to legalize the medical use of cannabis.

Using the personal stories of two Kansans, Kelly argued that this move could reduce suffering for those with chronic pain, seizure disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

This call to action, however, faces uncertainty in the legislature.

A bipartisan group of Kansas Senators, including seven Democrats and one Republican, introduced Senate Bill No. 171, also known as the Veterans First Medical Cannabis Act.

This Act calls for the “regulation of the cultivation, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis.” If enacted, the bill would prioritize eligibility of those individuals currently serving in the military, as well as those separated from military service by honorable discharge during the first 60 days.

Similar to other state’s legislation, the bill also calls for the implementation of an excise tax on the cultivation and sale of cannabis.

Last week, the Kansas Committee on Federal and State Affairs held hearings on legislation (Senate Bill No. 135) that would legalize medical marijuana distribution, use, and regulation for patients diagnosed with one of 21 different health conditions.

The House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee also heard testimony related to state marijuana policy.

During the hearings, opponents criticized the use of veterans as the face of medical cannabis and warned of criminal activity that may result from legalization.

They also argued it was a slippery slope to full legalization for recreational use.

Proponents, on the other hand, argued it was time for Kansas to move on this issue.

The federal nature of the U.S. system has created a complicated patchwork of state policies with regard to controlled substances, such as marijuana.

Marijuana and marijuana products are illegal under federal law, but this has not stopped states from adopting their own approaches.

In recent years, many states have liberalized their laws on the regulation of marijuana sale and use.

Currently, 37 states and the District of Columbia allow the use of cannabis for medically qualified individuals, leaving Kansas in the minority.

States that allow the sale and use of marijuana collect tax revenue that goes to a variety of sources from education funds to public safety and corrections departments.

In addition, public support for legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational use has increased in recent years. An October 2022 Pew Research survey indicates that 89% of Americans think marijuana should be legal for medical use.

Kansas may feel pressure from growing public support to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, as well as from neighboring states changing their policies.

This year, Missouri legalized recreational sale and use of cannabis and estimates suggest individuals spent nearly $13 million on cannabis products during the first weekend of sales alone.

Kansas border cities could face unique challenges as dispensaries open up on the other side of the Kansas-Missouri line.

Conversely, Oklahoma voters, who previously approved of a medical marijuana system in 2018, voted against the legalizations of recreational use on Tuesday, March 7.

With the politics of marijuana continually changing, the question remains, what will Kansas do on medical cannabis?

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 </figure>Brianne Heidbreder-Associate Professor of Political Science at Kansas State UniversityAs one of only 13 states that does not legally allow the medical use of cannabis, Kansas will likely continue to face growing calls to rethink its approach.In her 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Laura Kelly urged the Kansas Legislature to legalize the medical use of cannabis.Using the personal stories of two Kansans, Kelly argued that this move could reduce suffering for those with chronic pain, seizure disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).This call to action, however, faces uncertainty in the legislature.A bipartisan group of Kansas Senators, including seven Democrats and one Republican, introduced Senate Bill No. 171, also known as the Veterans First Medical Cannabis Act.This Act calls for the “regulation of the cultivation, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis.” If enacted, the bill would prioritize eligibility of those individuals currently serving in the military, as well as those separated from military service by honorable discharge during the first 60 days.Similar to other state’s legislation, the bill also calls for the implementation of an excise tax on the cultivation and sale of cannabis.Last week, the Kansas Committee on Federal and State Affairs held hearings on legislation (Senate Bill No. 135) that would legalize medical marijuana distribution, use, and regulation for patients diagnosed with one of 21 different health conditions.The House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee also heard testimony related to state marijuana policy.During the hearings, opponents criticized the use of veterans as the face of medical cannabis and warned of criminal activity that may result from legalization.They also argued it was a slippery slope to full legalization for recreational use.Proponents, on the other hand, argued it was time for Kansas to move on this issue.The federal nature of the U.S. system has created a complicated patchwork of state policies with regard to controlled substances, such as marijuana.Marijuana and marijuana products are illegal under federal law, but this has not stopped states from adopting their own approaches.In recent years, many states have liberalized their laws on the regulation of marijuana sale and use.Currently, 37 states and the District of Columbia allow the use of cannabis for medically qualified individuals, leaving Kansas in the minority.States that allow the sale and use of marijuana collect tax revenue that goes to a variety of sources from education funds to public safety and corrections departments.In addition, public support for legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational use has increased in recent years. An October 2022 Pew Research survey indicates that 89% of Americans think marijuana should be legal for medical use.Kansas may feel pressure from growing public support to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, as well as from neighboring states changing their policies.This year, Missouri legalized recreational sale and use of cannabis and estimates suggest individuals spent nearly $13 million on cannabis products during the first weekend of sales alone.Kansas border cities could face unique challenges as dispensaries open up on the other side of the Kansas-Missouri line.Conversely, Oklahoma voters, who previously approved of a medical marijuana system in 2018, voted against the legalizations of recreational use on Tuesday, March 7.With the politics of marijuana continually changing, the question remains, what will Kansas do on medical cannabis?

Insight Kansas: Kansas an outlier on Medical Cannabis

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HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The National Weather Service (NWS) held their annual Storm Fury on the Plains presentation at Newton High School in Harvey County on March 9. &nbsp;

The presentation offered information that will help prepare storm spotters and weather enthusiasts for the upcoming storm season by teaching Harvey County residents about the different types of storms, the features that help a storm spotter to recognize the potential severity of a storm, how to report a storm to the National Weather Service office in Wichita and general severe weather safety tips.

Andy Kleinsasser, an NWS Meteorologist, presided over the presentation. &nbsp;

"Kansas is in the bullseye of severe weather, " Kleinsasser said. 

The state ranks number one in total number of severe weather reports per year per square mile, and has since 1990.

“Severe weather density and severe weather frequency, we see the most of it so we have to be more ready than most, we have to be more weather savvy than most,” Kleinsasser said.  &nbsp;&nbsp;

Kleinsasser said the busiest part of the year for severe weather tends to run through March, April, May, and June, and then drop off in August. &nbsp;

There are four types of thunderstorms.&nbsp;

He briefly went over the first and least severe, the single cell storm. &nbsp;

“Overall, this is a fairly low threat type of thunderstorm,” Kleinsasser said. “Usually fairly disorganized, these are the kind of thunderstorms if you've ever visited or lived down in the southeastern part of the U.S., it’s hot and humid in the summer. Every afternoon you get these ‘popcorn storms’&nbsp;popping up in the heat of the day and after about 30 to 45 minutes maybe an hour at the most, they come back down.”&nbsp;

Single cell storms usually produce extremely heavy rain because they are slow moving and disorganized.&nbsp;They are capable of producing small hail and when they collapse, locally strong downburst winds. &nbsp;

The biggest threat of single cell storms is locally heavy rain. &nbsp;

The second least severe storms are multicluster storms. &nbsp;

Kleinsasser did not spend much time on these storms, with their biggest threat being fairly heavy rain and flooding. &nbsp;

Kleinsasser moved into squall line storms next. The other most severe thunderstorms are squall lines. Squall lines take on the appearance of long, sweeping walls of clouds. &nbsp;

“They stretch from horizon to horizon,” Kleinsasser said. “I’ve seen them stretch from Minnesota all the way down to Texas.” 

Squall lines present their main threat with strong straight-line damaging winds, especially when they start bowing out, which is called a bow echo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Squall lines can produce small hail, and can produce isolated tornadoes. &nbsp;

Research on squall line tornadoes in the last several years show they&nbsp;usually not occur unless it's a very strong bow echo right along the leading edge.&nbsp;

The final storm type Kleinsasser talked about were supercell storms, the these can generally produce the most severe thunderstorms. &nbsp;

A supercell is capable of producing a tornado, but most do not. Kleinsasser likened their appearance to an “alien mothership.” 

“This is kind of the mother of all thunderstorms,” Kleinsasser said. “What makes this storm so special, is the updraft that feeds that storms rotation.” &nbsp;

Kleinsasser said supercells are capable of causing all kinds of high-end extreme weather. &nbsp;

“If you’re going to get a Greensburg kind of tornado or a Joplin kind of tornado or a Andover kind of tornado, it’s going to come from a supercell.” &nbsp;

Storm spotters are advised to watch wall clouds when it comes to supercells. Wall clouds tend to take the form of an anvil or a head of cauliflower. Wall clouds should be watched for rotation, which can mean a tornado may form. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It can be hard to spot a possible tornado when trying to pick one up by watching a storm on radar. &nbsp;

However, in supercells at times, the highlight of the storm will form&nbsp;a “hook echo.” A hook echo is&nbsp;a hook-shaped rotation on a supercell radar image, signifying a chance a tornado could form.&nbsp;

The hook echo can also look like a letter “v.”&nbsp;

Kleinsasser said the National Weather Service is always ready for reports on variety and sizes of&nbsp;hail,&nbsp;winds upwards of 50 miles per hour, wind damage, flooding, and cloud rotation. &nbsp;

Storm spotters can report severe weather by tagging the National Weather Service in photos or videos on social media. The NWS can also be reached at their 24-hour line, (800) 367-5736. &nbsp;

There are many ways to spot severe weather, but it can still be dangerous to do. &nbsp;

Inexperienced spotters are advised not to go out storm chasing, but to report what they see from a safe area, such as their home.&nbsp;

Staying out of a storm’s way, and reducing the&nbsp;risk of harm by not chasing a storm, but rather recording observations from a safe distance, is a generally good idea.  &nbsp;

Should things get “choppy” and start to look bad, having a planned escape route, for those who choose to follow storms in their vehicle, is also advised. &nbsp;

When spotting, one should make sure they can see the storm unobscured. &nbsp;

Spotters can also reach out online at&nbsp;<a href="http://insw.ncep.noaa.gov/report" target="_blank">insw.ncep.noaa.gov/report</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://spotternetwork.org/" target="_blank">spotternetwork.org</a>&nbsp;or by using the MPing mobile app. &nbsp;

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 </figure>JUDD WEIL Hutch PostHARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The National Weather Service (NWS) held their annual Storm Fury on the Plains presentation at Newton High School in Harvey County on March 9. &nbsp;The presentation offered information that will help prepare storm spotters and weather enthusiasts for the upcoming storm season by teaching Harvey County residents about the different types of storms, the features that help a storm spotter to recognize the potential severity of a storm, how to report a storm to the National Weather Service office in Wichita and general severe weather safety tips.Andy Kleinsasser, an NWS Meteorologist, presided over the presentation. &nbsp;"Kansas is in the bullseye of severe weather, " Kleinsasser said. The state ranks number one in total number of severe weather reports per year per square mile, and has since 1990.“Severe weather density and severe weather frequency, we see the most of it so we have to be more ready than most, we have to be more weather savvy than most,” Kleinsasser said. &nbsp;&nbsp;Kleinsasser said the busiest part of the year for severe weather tends to run through March, April, May, and June, and then drop off in August. &nbsp;There are four types of thunderstorms.&nbsp;He briefly went over the first and least severe, the single cell storm. &nbsp;“Overall, this is a fairly low threat type of thunderstorm,” Kleinsasser said. “Usually fairly disorganized, these are the kind of thunderstorms if you've ever visited or lived down in the southeastern part of the U.S., it’s hot and humid in the summer. Every afternoon you get these ‘popcorn storms’&nbsp;popping up in the heat of the day and after about 30 to 45 minutes maybe an hour at the most, they come back down.”&nbsp;Single cell storms usually produce extremely heavy rain because they are slow moving and disorganized.&nbsp;They are capable of producing small hail and when they collapse, locally strong downburst winds. &nbsp;The biggest threat of single cell storms is locally heavy rain. &nbsp;The second least severe storms are multicluster storms. &nbsp;Kleinsasser did not spend much time on these storms, with their biggest threat being fairly heavy rain and flooding. &nbsp;Kleinsasser moved into squall line storms next. The other most severe thunderstorms are squall lines. Squall lines take on the appearance of long, sweeping walls of clouds. &nbsp;“They stretch from horizon to horizon,” Kleinsasser said. “I’ve seen them stretch from Minnesota all the way down to Texas.” Squall lines present their main threat with strong straight-line damaging winds, especially when they start bowing out, which is called a bow echo.&nbsp;&nbsp;Squall lines can produce small hail, and can produce isolated tornadoes. &nbsp;Research on squall line tornadoes in the last several years show they&nbsp;usually not occur unless it's a very strong bow echo right along the leading edge.&nbsp;The final storm type Kleinsasser talked about were supercell storms, the these can generally produce the most severe thunderstorms. &nbsp;A supercell is capable of producing a tornado, but most do not. Kleinsasser likened their appearance to an “alien mothership.” “This is kind of the mother of all thunderstorms,” Kleinsasser said. “What makes this storm so special, is the updraft that feeds that storms rotation.” &nbsp;Kleinsasser said supercells are capable of causing all kinds of high-end extreme weather. &nbsp;“If you’re going to get a Greensburg kind of tornado or a Joplin kind of tornado or a Andover kind of tornado, it’s going to come from a supercell.” &nbsp;Storm spotters are advised to watch wall clouds when it comes to supercells. Wall clouds tend to take the form of an anvil or a head of cauliflower. Wall clouds should be watched for rotation, which can mean a tornado may form. &nbsp;&nbsp;It can be hard to spot a possible tornado when trying to pick one up by watching a storm on radar. &nbsp;However, in supercells at times, the highlight of the storm will form&nbsp;a “hook echo.” A hook echo is&nbsp;a hook-shaped rotation on a supercell radar image, signifying a chance a tornado could form.&nbsp;The hook echo can also look like a letter “v.”&nbsp;Kleinsasser said the National Weather Service is always ready for reports on variety and sizes of&nbsp;hail,&nbsp;winds upwards of 50 miles per hour, wind damage, flooding, and cloud rotation. &nbsp;Storm spotters can report severe weather by tagging the National Weather Service in photos or videos on social media. The NWS can also be reached at their 24-hour line, (800) 367-5736. &nbsp;There are many ways to spot severe weather, but it can still be dangerous to do. &nbsp;Inexperienced spotters are advised not to go out storm chasing, but to report what they see from a safe area, such as their home.&nbsp;Staying out of a storm’s way, and reducing the&nbsp;risk of harm by not chasing a storm, but rather recording observations from a safe distance, is a generally good idea. &nbsp;Should things get “choppy” and start to look bad, having a planned escape route, for those who choose to follow storms in their vehicle, is also advised. &nbsp;When spotting, one should make sure they can see the storm unobscured. &nbsp;Spotters can also reach out online at&nbsp;<a href="http://insw.ncep.noaa.gov/report" target="_blank">insw.ncep.noaa.gov/report</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://spotternetwork.org/" target="_blank">spotternetwork.org</a>&nbsp;or by using the MPing mobile app. &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;

Spotter meeting held in Harvey County is refresher

By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Legend of Hutchinson, in conjunction with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 9, commemorating the facilities $5 million remodel.&nbsp;

The remodel was a massive 10,000-square-foot expansion, meant to improve the quality of life for Legend residents in many ways such as meals, lifestyle, entertainment, and overall personal involvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The age of the building, according to Chris Mahen, COO of Legend Senior Living, was a major factor in the choice to remodel Legend of Hutchinson. &nbsp;

“It's just an older building that needed some resources to upgrade it and make it look attractive,” Mahen said. “It needed to be upgraded to what current times are honestly, I mean, it just needed to be. When we took over, the decision was made at that time that we were going to invest the money into the property in order to bring it up to the standards of what we would build right now if we were to.”&nbsp;

The new additions include a country kitchen, a therapy kitchen,&nbsp;courtyards, a movie theater, gathering spaces,&nbsp;and an expanded dining room. &nbsp;

The interior of the building including floor and ceiling received work. It was also painted and finished. Exterior&nbsp;improvements were made to the windows and siding. &nbsp;

Every aspect of the remodel is meant to emphasize a greater freedom when living in an assisted-living community, even in the corridors for example. &nbsp;

“One of the best features about Legend is they really believe in the wide hallways and why that is, is because we want whether it's a family or a couple to be able to walk side-by-side,” Tiffany Kengari,&nbsp;Regional Sales Director and sitting administrator with Legend of Hutchinson, said.&nbsp;

Legend hosts 118 apartments that are&nbsp;divided into assisted living, independent living, and memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.&nbsp;

Legend moved more of their&nbsp;apartments to assisted living and equipped their&nbsp;memory care unit with a larger activity space. &nbsp;

“We have a studio and then we have a studio deluxe, which is just larger in space, and then we have what's known as an alcove deluxe,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “The alcove deluxe would be considered more what people are thinking of a standard one bedroom.” &nbsp;

The therapy kitchen was converted from the former country kitchen. Residents are able to go in and maintain their cooking skills.&nbsp; A new country kitchen was created with the expansion. The dining room has been expanded and now features a private dining room where families can have a little bit more intimate meal if they would like.&nbsp;

Legend of Hutchinson also features another full kitchen. &nbsp;

They also have raised flower beds throughout the place for&nbsp;residents that like to grow&nbsp;vegetables that are then used in the kitchen.&nbsp;

Additionally, there are life enrichment areas and an exercise room for activities. &nbsp;

The memory care unit, or as Legend calls it, reflections,&nbsp;saw a complete remodel. &nbsp;

“The memory care unit, we redid the whole thing,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “The dining room is new, we added a large life enrichment room for them, and then we added on to their patio and their courtyard out there, and then we are starting to redo the rooms back there.”&nbsp;

“The thing about Legend, is you should never be able to tell the difference from assisted living to memory care. When you go, everything's the same,” Kengari&nbsp;added. “We set tables the same as it is in assisted living. Every program that's here [in assisted living], is back there, because what we have found throughout the years is normally memory care units are afterthoughts.” &nbsp;

In many communities, memory care units are very isolated from the rest of the long-term care facility, and often never looks the same as the assisted-living units. &nbsp;

“It looks more kind of forgotten,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “Once you enter a&nbsp;Legend community you should never be able to tell the difference between assisted living and what we call reflections.” &nbsp;

Kengari said Legend Senior Living is known for their memory care and they work a lot with neuroplasticity to find new pathways to help people in reflections to continue to perform daily tasks. &nbsp;

“We do a lot of our own training. All of our CNAs and CMAs that work in our reflections are certified dementia practitioners (CDP). We do put them through that extra training,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “We do use the best friends approach, and so they have to go through and learn the whole curriculum of what the best friends approach is.”&nbsp;

Recently, the whole staff at every level throughout Legend Senior Living’s&nbsp;46 properties went through nine weeks of dementia training. &nbsp;

Legend of Hutchinson also works closely with veteran organizations, such as American Legion, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Honor Flight. &nbsp;

A big part of Legend’s&nbsp;setup is motivation, as at&nbsp;every corner there seems to be&nbsp;something for residents to continue their quality of living.&nbsp;

“Our philosophy at Legend is that ‘idle minds idle hands,’” Kengari&nbsp;said. “Our whole purpose of what we do and why our design is, is to continue to keep you active and wanting to continue to learn and do things.”&nbsp;

Legend Senior Living operates out of Wichita and has senior living communities in six states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

On March 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Legend of Hutchinson will be having an open house to show off the remodel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Legend of Hutchinson is located at 2416 Brentwood. To RSVP to the open house call (620) 314-4707.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Legend of Hutchinson, in conjunction with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 9, commemorating the facilities $5 million remodel.&nbsp;The remodel was a massive 10,000-square-foot expansion, meant to improve the quality of life for Legend residents in many ways such as meals, lifestyle, entertainment, and overall personal involvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;The age of the building, according to Chris Mahen, COO of Legend Senior Living, was a major factor in the choice to remodel Legend of Hutchinson. &nbsp;“It's just an older building that needed some resources to upgrade it and make it look attractive,” Mahen said. “It needed to be upgraded to what current times are honestly, I mean, it just needed to be. When we took over, the decision was made at that time that we were going to invest the money into the property in order to bring it up to the standards of what we would build right now if we were to.”&nbsp;The new additions include a country kitchen, a therapy kitchen,&nbsp;courtyards, a movie theater, gathering spaces,&nbsp;and an expanded dining room. &nbsp;The interior of the building including floor and ceiling received work. It was also painted and finished. Exterior&nbsp;improvements were made to the windows and siding. &nbsp;Every aspect of the remodel is meant to emphasize a greater freedom when living in an assisted-living community, even in the corridors for example. &nbsp;“One of the best features about Legend is they really believe in the wide hallways and why that is, is because we want whether it's a family or a couple to be able to walk side-by-side,” Tiffany Kengari,&nbsp;Regional Sales Director and sitting administrator with Legend of Hutchinson, said.&nbsp;Legend hosts 118 apartments that are&nbsp;divided into assisted living, independent living, and memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.&nbsp;Legend moved more of their&nbsp;apartments to assisted living and equipped their&nbsp;memory care unit with a larger activity space. &nbsp;“We have a studio and then we have a studio deluxe, which is just larger in space, and then we have what's known as an alcove deluxe,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “The alcove deluxe would be considered more what people are thinking of a standard one bedroom.” &nbsp;The therapy kitchen was converted from the former country kitchen. Residents are able to go in and maintain their cooking skills.&nbsp; A new country kitchen was created with the expansion. The dining room has been expanded and now features a private dining room where families can have a little bit more intimate meal if they would like.&nbsp;Legend of Hutchinson also features another full kitchen. &nbsp;They also have raised flower beds throughout the place for&nbsp;residents that like to grow&nbsp;vegetables that are then used in the kitchen.&nbsp;Additionally, there are life enrichment areas and an exercise room for activities. &nbsp;The memory care unit, or as Legend calls it, reflections,&nbsp;saw a complete remodel. &nbsp;“The memory care unit, we redid the whole thing,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “The dining room is new, we added a large life enrichment room for them, and then we added on to their patio and their courtyard out there, and then we are starting to redo the rooms back there.”&nbsp;“The thing about Legend, is you should never be able to tell the difference from assisted living to memory care. When you go, everything's the same,” Kengari&nbsp;added. “We set tables the same as it is in assisted living. Every program that's here [in assisted living], is back there, because what we have found throughout the years is normally memory care units are afterthoughts.” &nbsp;In many communities, memory care units are very isolated from the rest of the long-term care facility, and often never looks the same as the assisted-living units. &nbsp;“It looks more kind of forgotten,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “Once you enter a&nbsp;Legend community you should never be able to tell the difference between assisted living and what we call reflections.” &nbsp;Kengari said Legend Senior Living is known for their memory care and they work a lot with neuroplasticity to find new pathways to help people in reflections to continue to perform daily tasks. &nbsp;“We do a lot of our own training. All of our CNAs and CMAs that work in our reflections are certified dementia practitioners (CDP). We do put them through that extra training,” Kengari&nbsp;said. “We do use the best friends approach, and so they have to go through and learn the whole curriculum of what the best friends approach is.”&nbsp;Recently, the whole staff at every level throughout Legend Senior Living’s&nbsp;46 properties went through nine weeks of dementia training. &nbsp;Legend of Hutchinson also works closely with veteran organizations, such as American Legion, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Honor Flight. &nbsp;A big part of Legend’s&nbsp;setup is motivation, as at&nbsp;every corner there seems to be&nbsp;something for residents to continue their quality of living.&nbsp;“Our philosophy at Legend is that ‘idle minds idle hands,’” Kengari&nbsp;said. “Our whole purpose of what we do and why our design is, is to continue to keep you active and wanting to continue to learn and do things.”&nbsp;Legend Senior Living operates out of Wichita and has senior living communities in six states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.&nbsp;On March 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Legend of Hutchinson will be having an open house to show off the remodel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Legend of Hutchinson is located at 2416 Brentwood. To RSVP to the open house call (620) 314-4707.&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;&nbsp;

Legend of Hutchinson commemorates remodel

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;

3/11/2023 12:18 AM-Sean	Michael Gisick-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

3/10/2023 10:18 PM-William	Allen Gentry Jr.-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

3/10/2023 8:13 PM-Audra	Lynn Legron-Viol protection order; Abuse order

3/10/2023 5:01 PM-Angela	Renee Dougherty-Probation Violation

3/10/2023 1:12 PM-Jordan	Nathanial Vargas-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv&nbsp;

3/10/2023 11:19 AM-Earnest	Lloyd Klotz-Failure to Appear

3/10/2023 3:51 AM-Maynor	Leonel Velasquez Avila-Probation Violation; DL Violation; No Drivers License

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;3/11/2023 12:18 AM-Sean	Michael Gisick-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv3/10/2023 10:18 PM-William	Allen Gentry Jr.-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct3/10/2023 8:13 PM-Audra	Lynn Legron-Viol protection order; Abuse order3/10/2023 5:01 PM-Angela	Renee Dougherty-Probation Violation3/10/2023 1:12 PM-Jordan	Nathanial Vargas-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv&nbsp;3/10/2023 11:19 AM-Earnest	Lloyd Klotz-Failure to Appear3/10/2023 3:51 AM-Maynor	Leonel Velasquez Avila-Probation Violation; DL Violation; No Drivers License

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HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas teen died in an accident just after 1p.m. Friday in Harvey County. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Honda Accord driven by Lillyan Grace&nbsp;Koehn, 19, Wichita, was&nbsp; southbound on Kansas 15 just south of NW 60th Street.

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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas teen died in an accident just after 1p.m. Friday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Honda Accord driven by Lillyan Grace&nbsp;Koehn, 19, Wichita, was&nbsp; southbound on Kansas 15 just south of NW 60th Street.The Honda left the roadway briefly to the right. The driver over corrected to the left and entered a broadside skid. When the Honda entered its lane, a northbound 2016 Ford Escape driven by Katherine Marie Unruh, 40, Newton, made an avoidance maneuver and left the roadway to the right. Both vehicles collided in the east ditch.Koehn was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported Unruh to Newton Medical Center. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.----------HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — One person is dead following a two-vehicle accident in northern Harvey County the afternoon of March 10.&nbsp;Preliminary information shows a car was traveling southbound on K-15 between Northeast 48th and 60th streets when it crossed the center line into the northbound lane. An SUV, traveling north, attempted to maneuver to avoid the car. The SUV collided with the side of the car as they entered the east ditch.Emergency responders were dispatched to the accident at 1:09 p.m.The driver of the southbound car, a female in her teens, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name has not been released pending notification of family.The driver of the northbound SUV, a female in her 40s, was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.There were no passengers in either vehicle.The accident remains under investigation.&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;

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