MANHATTAN, Kan. — Eagle Media of Hutchinson was honored at a company wide banquet Wednesday night in Manhattan.

Hutchinson was named the 2022 Lead Eagle. The annual Lead Eagle Award goes to the market that shows continuous improvement in all areas of the operation.

"What an honor to receive this award," said Nancy Swain, general manager. "It is a verification of all of the hard work that our employees do each day as we strive to keep our local communities connected! I am so proud of the team we have here in Hutchinson and their dedication to making the communities we serve better places to live, work, and play!"

Eagle's Hutchinson operations include Country 102.9, My 93.1 and KWBW, as well as Hutch Post.

Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with over 150 employee-owners. The company operates radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network. For more, visit eagleradio.net.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. — Eagle Media of Hutchinson was honored at a company wide banquet Wednesday night in Manhattan.Hutchinson was named the 2022 Lead Eagle. The annual Lead Eagle Award goes to the market that shows continuous improvement in all areas of the operation."What an honor to receive this award," said Nancy Swain, general manager. "It is a verification of all of the hard work that our employees do each day as we strive to keep our local communities connected! I am so proud of the team we have here in Hutchinson and their dedication to making the communities we serve better places to live, work, and play!"Eagle's Hutchinson operations include Country 102.9, My 93.1 and KWBW, as well as Hutch Post.Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with over 150 employee-owners. The company operates radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network. For more, visit eagleradio.net.<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 team is Lead Eagle award winner

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Given the recent layoffs at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutch Post asked hospital staff to provide answers about nursing staffing levels.

Below are those questions and answers, as provided by hospital spokesperson Brittney Weis.

Questions are in bold. Answers are in italics, edited for clarity.

What is the local nurse/travel nurse percentage mix at the&nbsp;hospital currently?&nbsp;

The hospital currently has 254 registered nurses employed at HRMC, 28 of them being travelers. Within the past few weeks, six travel nurses have been hired as HRMC employees with two more who actively are considering employment opportunities.&nbsp;The hospital is still utilizing a limited amount of travel nurses for acute floors.

What length of contracts are being given to travel nurses now?

13-week contracts

What is the staff/patient ratio the hospital is attempting&nbsp;to maintain?

The hospital recently adjusted staffing ratios to follow national trends.&nbsp;According to a National Nurses United report, there are currently no federal mandates that regulate the number of patients registered nurses (RNs) can care for simultaneously. The critical care unit nurse-to-patient ratio is one nurse to every three-to-four patients. The ED ratio is one nurse to every 4-5 patients. The acute floors are one nurse to 5-6 patients during the day shift and 6-7 patients for night shift, and the Birthing Center is one nurse to every 4 patients, or one nurse to every two laboring mothers.

At what census level will Hutchinson Hospital be placed on diversion?109

How often has the hospital reached that census level in the last 18 months?&nbsp;

The hospital is licensed at 190 beds, however, 63 of those beds are located in units that have been closed before the RIF (Reduction In Force). There are 109 available beds for the census.

According to Weis, the hospital averaged a census between 70-90 inpatients the past 18 months.

Hutchinson Regional has replaced its CEO, spokesperson and Chief Nursing Officer all within the last eight months.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Given the recent layoffs at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutch Post asked hospital staff to provide answers about nursing staffing levels.Below are those questions and answers, as provided by hospital spokesperson Brittney Weis.Questions are in bold. Answers are in italics, edited for clarity.What is the local nurse/travel nurse percentage mix at the&nbsp;hospital currently?&nbsp;The hospital currently has 254 registered nurses employed at HRMC, 28 of them being travelers. Within the past few weeks, six travel nurses have been hired as HRMC employees with two more who actively are considering employment opportunities.&nbsp;The hospital is still utilizing a limited amount of travel nurses for acute floors. What length of contracts are being given to travel nurses now?13-week contracts What is the staff/patient ratio the hospital is attempting&nbsp;to maintain?The hospital recently adjusted staffing ratios to follow national trends.&nbsp;According to a National Nurses United report, there are currently no federal mandates that regulate the number of patients registered nurses (RNs) can care for simultaneously. The critical care unit nurse-to-patient ratio is one nurse to every three-to-four patients. The ED ratio is one nurse to every 4-5 patients. The acute floors are one nurse to 5-6 patients during the day shift and 6-7 patients for night shift, and the Birthing Center is one nurse to every 4 patients, or one nurse to every two laboring mothers. At what census level will Hutchinson Hospital be placed on diversion?109 How often has the hospital reached that census level in the last 18 months?&nbsp;The hospital is licensed at 190 beds, however, 63 of those beds are located in units that have been closed before the RIF (Reduction In Force). There are 109 available beds for the census. According to Weis, the hospital averaged a census between 70-90 inpatients the past 18 months.Hutchinson Regional has replaced its CEO, spokesperson and Chief Nursing Officer all within the last eight months.<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;

Q&A: Hospital counts nurses

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will consider the slimmed down project list inside the Reno County Courthouse at its meeting on Tuesday, though the price tag, even with the cuts, will be $1,867,025, according to agenda documents provided by the sole bidder, Ward Davis Builders.

In January and February, Commissioners Ron Hirst and Don Bogner met with Harlen Depew and Randy Partington to discuss items in the original bid that could be removed to lower the overall cost. 

The following changes were made to the breakdown of bid costs.

2nd Floor Cantilever Walkway was removed, cutting the cost by $291,983. The walkway proposal was replaced with a elevator lift by the stairway at an estimated cost of $60,000.

2nd Floor Southwest Conference Room was removed from contract list at a savings of $26,992. The same level of changes are not needed for this area since the walkway was removed. Carpet replacement and wall paint will be handled by county staff.

4th &amp; 5th Floor Dumbwaiter was removed for a savings of $61,000.

Project Total before cuts was $2,187,000. After the recommended cuts, the total is $1,867,025, for a $319,975 savings.


Below is the remaining Reno County Courthouse Space Utilization Project Scope, according to Ward Davis Builders documents provided as part of the agenda packet.

• 1A – First Floor North Offices $ 142,171

o Demo walls, platform, existing flooring and sink

o Drywall, paint, doors, flooring (including adhesive removal and prep),

o Electrical – lights, switches, outlets and special devices (data conduit)

o Mechanical – relocate sink to new break room, add one new FCU and

• 1B – 1 1st Floor East Office and File $ 28,245

o Drywall, paint, doors, flooring, AT ceiling

o Electrical – lights, switches, outlets and special devices

• 1F W – 1 1st Floor - Flooring only in Work Area $ 50,573

o Flooring only in center open work area – roughly inside of perimeter

o Removal of existing flooring, adhesives. Existing cork floor

o Prep floor for new flooring, new carpet and base trim

• 1F D – 1st Floor - Flooring only in Southeast Deliberation and Office $6,789

o Flooring only in southeast deliberation and office

o Removal of existing flooring, adhesives

• 2F M – 2nd Floor Mezzanine flooring plus outlets $ 30,789

o Provide 7 power stations through floor and feed through 1st floor ceiling

(may require additional work if 1st North Offices are not utilized)

• 3A and 3F J – 3rd Floor Witness room $ 49,642

o Combine 2 small witness rooms into single room

o Structural steel beam and post up to 3rd floor

o Protect adjacent courtroom and surfaces, work around court schedule.

• 4 F L – 4rth Floor Legal Flooring $ 8,284

• 4/5 Stair – Stair for 4rth to fifth floor $ 222,450

o New steel stair through existing concrete floor

o Temporarily support existing concrete floor, sawcut and remove concrete floor.

o New structural steel stair up to 5th floor. Weld steel and fasten embeds.

o Doors on 4rth floor and 3rd floor for corridor.

• 5 A – DA offices 500-512 $ 1,221,694

o Level existing concrete floor up to nearly 5”

o Electrical – New service from ground level with conduit up to 5th floor,

transformer, lighting, power and special devices.

o Plumbing – Gas line from ground level surface up to fifth floor to feed roof top units

o HVAC - 5 Roof top units plus 2 DSS units on roof

o Roof curbs and patching for roof top units.

o Nearly all material on 5th floor goes up on crane.

• 5 F DA – 5th Floor DA - Flooring only in Existing DA $ 46,388

- Historic Work on Registered Landmark Building

- Significant work on the 5th floor with very little access other than with a crane through a window.

- Work around court in session schedules.

The Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Reno County Annex.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will consider the slimmed down project list inside the Reno County Courthouse at its meeting on Tuesday, though the price tag, even with the cuts, will be $1,867,025, according to agenda documents provided by the sole bidder, Ward Davis Builders.In January and February, Commissioners Ron Hirst and Don Bogner met with Harlen Depew and Randy Partington to discuss items in the original bid that could be removed to lower the overall cost. The following changes were made to the breakdown of bid costs.2nd Floor Cantilever Walkway was removed, cutting the cost by $291,983. The walkway proposal was replaced with a elevator lift by the stairway at an estimated cost of $60,000.2nd Floor Southwest Conference Room was removed from contract list at a savings of $26,992. The same level of changes are not needed for this area since the walkway was removed. Carpet replacement and wall paint will be handled by county staff.4th &amp; 5th Floor Dumbwaiter was removed for a savings of $61,000.Project Total before cuts was $2,187,000. After the recommended cuts, the total is $1,867,025, for a $319,975 savings.
Below is the remaining Reno County Courthouse Space Utilization Project Scope, according to Ward Davis Builders documents provided as part of the agenda packet.• 1A – First Floor North Offices $ 142,171o Offices 105 -113o Demo walls, platform, existing flooring and sinko Frame walls at offices 111-113o Drywall, paint, doors, flooring (including adhesive removal and prep),ACT ceiling, counter and cabinetso Electrical – lights, switches, outlets and special devices (data conduit)o Mechanical – relocate sink to new break room, add one new FCU andthermostats, plumbing in basement• 1B – 1 1st Floor East Office and File $ 28,245o Office 103 and File 104o Demo flooring with adhesiveso Frame walls at officeso Drywall, paint, doors, flooring, AT ceilingo Electrical – lights, switches, outlets and special deviceso Mechanical –thermostats• 1F W – 1 1st Floor - Flooring only in Work Area $ 50,573o Flooring only in center open work area – roughly inside of perimetercountero Removal of existing flooring, adhesives. Existing cork flooro Prep floor for new flooring, new carpet and base trim• 1F D – 1st Floor - Flooring only in Southeast Deliberation and Office $6,789o Flooring only in southeast deliberation and officeo Removal of existing flooring, adhesiveso Prep floor for new flooring, new carpet and base trim• 2F M – 2nd Floor Mezzanine flooring plus outlets $ 30,789o Remove/encapsulate existing flooringo Provide 7 power stations through floor and feed through 1st floor ceiling(may require additional work if 1st North Offices are not utilized)o New flooring with base• 3A and 3F J – 3rd Floor Witness room $ 49,642o Combine 2 small witness rooms into single roomo Temporary brace for wall removalo Structural steel beam and post up to 3rd flooro Weld steel and mount posto Patch walls and ceilingo Doors, paint walls, flooring with baseo Lighting and powero Protect adjacent courtroom and surfaces, work around court schedule.o Flooring in adjacent Jury room• 4 F L – 4rth Floor Legal Flooring $ 8,284o Flooring only in 3 offices and hallo Removal of existing flooring, adhesiveso Prep floor for new flooring, new carpet and base trim• 4/5 Stair – Stair for 4rth to fifth floor $ 222,450o New steel stair through existing concrete flooro Temporarily support existing concrete floor, sawcut and remove concrete floor.o Remove debris from 5th flooro New structural steel stair up to 5th floor. Weld steel and fasten embeds.o Poured concrete landing and stair panso Paint, patch wallso Flooringo Doors on 4rth floor and 3rd floor for corridor.o Lighting• 5 A – DA offices 500-512 $ 1,221,694o Level existing concrete floor up to nearly 5”o Frame walls, insulate, drywallo Doors, frames hardwareo Paint walls and doorso Flooringo Electrical – New service from ground level with conduit up to 5th floor,transformer, lighting, power and special devices.o Plumbing – Gas line from ground level surface up to fifth floor to feed roof top unitso HVAC - 5 Roof top units plus 2 DSS units on roofo Roof curbs and patching for roof top units.o Nearly all material on 5th floor goes up on crane.o Trash chute for debris• 5 F DA – 5th Floor DA - Flooring only in Existing DA $ 46,388o Flooring removal, prepo New flooring and baseRevised Total: $ 1,867,025Special considerations include:- Historic Work on Registered Landmark Building- Significant work on the 5th floor with very little access other than with a crane through a window.- Work around court in session schedules.- $5 mil umbrella insuranceThe Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Reno County Annex.

Courthouse renovation edits before commissioners Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The study session on the 30th and Lucille intersection has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

The now full five person council is going to do a study session on the issue to get the new members, Stacy Goss and Stuart Conklin, up to speed.&nbsp;

Jeff Schenk with Engineering brought up several issues that would have to be decided upon before making a permanent choice of a light or a roundabout or a turn lane or any combination of those.

The engineering department is looking at a cost evaluation of the intersection, as far as what it would cost to do any upgrades, whether traffic signals or a roundabout. There's significant improvements that are required.&nbsp; 

It's not as simple as adding a signal or adding a roundabout, especially a signal. There's a problem with the left turn needing to have vehicles going around the people that are parked in the left turn. That doesn't go away when you put the traffic signal up. There's still people stacking that far back. 

It's because the road isn't appropriately wide. There isn't enough queue length in that left turn lane off of 30th for a traffic signal for it to be proper. 

According to Jeff Schenk with Engineering, when you extend that traffic lane, there's a reinforced concrete box under the road. That's going to have to be widened. 

Coming from the north, there's going to have to be several different traffic things that have to be looked at. The City only owns half of that roadway. That's a whole another conversation that would have to take place, as far as all the upgrades. There's also a reinforced concrete box under that section of roadway that would need to be lengthened. 

The traffic signals, KDOT's come up with some new guidelines as far as what's required with traffic signal poles. The City would need easements to get the poles outside of the ditch and outside of the clear zone and get them back behind property limits. That's a significantly longer arm. 

There's power lines on the south side of the road that Schenk believes could come in conflict. If so, then the city would have to coordinate with Evergy to look at raising the power lines to get a traffic signal under it.

The hope is to get the permanent speed signs to encourage those coming toward town from the east to slow down into place later this month, but the temporary signs have been put up already to get people used to the idea.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The study session on the 30th and Lucille intersection has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.The now full five person council is going to do a study session on the issue to get the new members, Stacy Goss and Stuart Conklin, up to speed.&nbsp;Jeff Schenk with Engineering brought up several issues that would have to be decided upon before making a permanent choice of a light or a roundabout or a turn lane or any combination of those.The engineering department is looking at a cost evaluation of the intersection, as far as what it would cost to do any upgrades, whether traffic signals or a roundabout. There's significant improvements that are required.&nbsp; It's not as simple as adding a signal or adding a roundabout, especially a signal. There's a problem with the left turn needing to have vehicles going around the people that are parked in the left turn. That doesn't go away when you put the traffic signal up. There's still people stacking that far back. It's because the road isn't appropriately wide. There isn't enough queue length in that left turn lane off of 30th for a traffic signal for it to be proper. According to Jeff Schenk with Engineering, when you extend that traffic lane, there's a reinforced concrete box under the road. That's going to have to be widened. Coming from the north, there's going to have to be several different traffic things that have to be looked at. The City only owns half of that roadway. That's a whole another conversation that would have to take place, as far as all the upgrades. There's also a reinforced concrete box under that section of roadway that would need to be lengthened. The traffic signals, KDOT's come up with some new guidelines as far as what's required with traffic signal poles. The City would need easements to get the poles outside of the ditch and outside of the clear zone and get them back behind property limits. That's a significantly longer arm. There's power lines on the south side of the road that Schenk believes could come in conflict. If so, then the city would have to coordinate with Evergy to look at raising the power lines to get a traffic signal under it.The hope is to get the permanent speed signs to encourage those coming toward town from the east to slow down into place later this month, but the temporary signs have been put up already to get people used to the idea.<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;

30th and Lucille study session Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Hutch Chamber Awards Night was Thursday.

EAGLE Media &amp; Heartland Credit Union were the presenting sponsors for the event. 

EAGLE Media Sports Director Glen Grunwald was the Master of Ceremonies.

Winners were announced for the following awards:

Winner:&nbsp;Janeishka Venegas-Peoples Bank and Trust

This award recognizes a young individual under the age of 35 who has distinguished themselves as a leader and role model in our community.

Presented by: Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture Gallery

MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD

Winner: Anchor Inn-Antonio and Rachel Flores, Greg and Trish Flores

This award recognizes a minority or woman-owned, small business that has attained outstanding business achievement and made significant contributions to the local community.

Presented by: Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Winner: DCI-Data Center, Inc. Sara Fankhauser

This award recognizes an individual or business that has made a decades-long contribution to Reno County.

Presented by: Midway Motors of Hutchinson

VETERAN-OWNED/SUPPORTING BUSINESS AWARD

Winner: Roger Chaffin-Chaffin Electric

This award recognizes a business in our community that is owned by a veteran or supports veterans in a meaningful way.

Small Business of the Year - presented by Chamber Small Business Sponsors

Winner: The Traveling Bowl-Gina Emel

Ambassador of the Year - Presented by ONEOK

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Hutch Chamber Awards Night was Thursday.EAGLE Media &amp; Heartland Credit Union were the presenting sponsors for the event. EAGLE Media Sports Director Glen Grunwald was the Master of Ceremonies.Winners were announced for the following awards:RISING STAR AWARDWinner:&nbsp;Janeishka Venegas-Peoples Bank and TrustThis award recognizes a young individual under the age of 35 who has distinguished themselves as a leader and role model in our community.Presented by: Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture GalleryMINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDWinner: Anchor Inn-Antonio and Rachel Flores, Greg and Trish FloresThis award recognizes a minority or woman-owned, small business that has attained outstanding business achievement and made significant contributions to the local community.Presented by: Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamLEGACY AWARDWinner: DCI-Data Center, Inc. Sara FankhauserThis award recognizes an individual or business that has made a decades-long contribution to Reno County.Presented by: Midway Motors of HutchinsonVETERAN-OWNED/SUPPORTING BUSINESS AWARDWinner: Roger Chaffin-Chaffin ElectricThis award recognizes a business in our community that is owned by a veteran or supports veterans in a meaningful way.Presented by: ONEOKSmall Business of the Year - presented by Chamber Small Business SponsorsWinner: The Traveling Bowl-Gina EmelAmbassador of the Year - Presented by ONEOKWinner: Rachelle Fideldy<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;

Chamber Awards Night Winners

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;

3/3/2023 1:37 AM-Laural	Lynn Henrici-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

3/2/2023 6:52 PM-Cherie	Christine Baker-Probation Violation

3/2/2023 6:37 PM-Wanda	Jane Loveless-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; 100g or more; within 1000' of School; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; to a minor or w/in 1000' of a school

3/2/2023 4:21 PM-Austin	Riley Alstatt-Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; 100g or more; within 1000' of School; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; to a minor or w/in 1000' of a school; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

3/2/2023 3:43 PM-Charlette	Ann Jenkins-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction)

3/2/2023 3:43 PM-Jesse	Ray DeLaCruz-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Poss of marijuana

3/2/2023 12:40 PM-Andanmo	Damon Owston-Probation Violation

3/2/2023 11:49 AM-Jason	Ryan Matthews-Failure to Appear

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;3/3/2023 1:37 AM-Laural	Lynn Henrici-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv3/2/2023 6:52 PM-Cherie	Christine Baker-Probation Violation3/2/2023 6:37 PM-Wanda	Jane Loveless-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; 100g or more; within 1000' of School; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; to a minor or w/in 1000' of a school3/2/2023 4:21 PM-Austin	Riley Alstatt-Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; 100g or more; within 1000' of School; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; to a minor or w/in 1000' of a school; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body3/2/2023 3:43 PM-Charlette	Ann Jenkins-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction)3/2/2023 3:43 PM-Jesse	Ray DeLaCruz-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Poss of marijuana3/2/2023 12:40 PM-Andanmo	Damon Owston-Probation Violation3/2/2023 11:49 AM-Jason	Ryan Matthews-Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

YODER, Kan. — Yoder is holding their <a href="https://www.yoderkansas.com/parade-of-quilts">23rd Annual Parade of Quilts</a>&nbsp;this month.&nbsp;&nbsp;

People will have the opportunity to visit eight Yoder&nbsp;community locations through a self-guided tour to see and purchase unique quilts.&nbsp;

“We have more quilts than we’ve had any other year before,” Linda Miller, with Yoder Furniture Company and lead coordinator of the event, said. “We probably have, I don’t have a final count, but we’re looking at probably 160 quilts.”&nbsp;

The hand-stitched quilts are weaved together by craftspeople not just from the Yoder community but also by people from Amish and Mennonite communities from around the U.S.&nbsp;

“We get a lot from Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, some from Missouri, and some local ones as well,” Miller said.&nbsp;

One-of-a-kind quilts of various patterns and design will be displayed at these participating businesses&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;Yoder. Their locations and hours are as follows: &nbsp;

Carriage Crossing Restaurant and Bakery is located at 10002 S. Yoder Rd. and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp;

Yoder Furniture Company is located at 3405 Switzer Rd. and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday&nbsp;

Yoder Meat is located at 3509 Switzer Rd. Suite ½ and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Grace &amp; Garment Boutique is located at 9807 Main St. and is open from 10 a.m.  to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. &nbsp;

Yoder Treasures and Treats is located at 9807 Main St. Suite B and is open from 10 a.m.  to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.&nbsp;

Yoder Thrift Shop is located at 9815 Main St. and is open 9&nbsp;a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp;

Yoder Discount Grocery is located at 3518 E Red Rock Rd. and is open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.&nbsp;

R &amp; E Country Store is located at 12304 Obee Rd. and is open 8:30&nbsp;a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp;

Miller said the quilts on the parade range in price from $525 to $3,120.&nbsp;

“The quilts are in on consignment, so the majority of the quilt price will go back to the person that submitted the quilt,” Miller said. &nbsp;

People can pick up a parade route brochure from any of the participating businesses for a listing of each quilt and where to find it on the self-guided tour.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>BY JUDD WEIL Hutch PostYODER, Kan. — Yoder is holding their <a href="https://www.yoderkansas.com/parade-of-quilts">23rd Annual Parade of Quilts</a>&nbsp;this month.&nbsp;&nbsp;People will have the opportunity to visit eight Yoder&nbsp;community locations through a self-guided tour to see and purchase unique quilts.&nbsp;“We have more quilts than we’ve had any other year before,” Linda Miller, with Yoder Furniture Company and lead coordinator of the event, said. “We probably have, I don’t have a final count, but we’re looking at probably 160 quilts.”&nbsp;The hand-stitched quilts are weaved together by craftspeople not just from the Yoder community but also by people from Amish and Mennonite communities from around the U.S.&nbsp;“We get a lot from Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, some from Missouri, and some local ones as well,” Miller said.&nbsp;One-of-a-kind quilts of various patterns and design will be displayed at these participating businesses&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;Yoder. Their locations and hours are as follows: &nbsp;Carriage Crossing Restaurant and Bakery is located at 10002 S. Yoder Rd. and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp;Yoder Furniture Company is located at 3405 Switzer Rd. and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday&nbsp;Yoder Meat is located at 3509 Switzer Rd. Suite ½ and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp; &nbsp;Grace &amp; Garment Boutique is located at 9807 Main St. and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. &nbsp;Yoder Treasures and Treats is located at 9807 Main St. Suite B and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.&nbsp;Yoder Thrift Shop is located at 9815 Main St. and is open 9&nbsp;a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp;Yoder Discount Grocery is located at 3518 E Red Rock Rd. and is open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.&nbsp;R &amp; E Country Store is located at 12304 Obee Rd. and is open 8:30&nbsp;a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp;Miller said the quilts on the parade range in price from $525 to $3,120.&nbsp;“The quilts are in on consignment, so the majority of the quilt price will go back to the person that submitted the quilt,” Miller said. &nbsp;People can pick up a parade route brochure from any of the participating businesses for a listing of each quilt and where to find it on the self-guided tour.&nbsp; &nbsp;<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;&nbsp;

Parade of Quilts in Yoder all through March

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library gave an update on the&nbsp;Community Quilt Project Thursday.

Thirty-one blocks were submitted, so the Makerspace Staff will create another block with the Hutchinson 150th-Anniversary logo to give them a quiltable 32 blocks.

The Design The Quilt Party is coming up March 9 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at&nbsp;Clayworks at Disability Supports at 12th and Main in Hutchinson.

Three scale models (24x24”) of the overall quilt will be available to create a design layout. Participants will be split into three teams. Each team will have photographs of each quilt block to place wherever they think is best on the scale model.

Once the teams have settled on their designs, each team will briefly present their perspective on their design. Then, participants will vote on their favorite design. Library staff in attendance will be the tie-breakers, in the event of a three-way tie.

All the finished quilt blocks will be on display, so those who attend can see the colors and feel the textures of the squares to help with the design and layout of the final quilt. No food or coffee is allowed around the quilt blocks, please.

There will be free Scuttlebutts coffee paid for by the Community Foundation's Nonprofit Coffee Fund and you can put your morning snack on March 9 on the library's tab at the register.

The current plan is to make a quilt that is approximately 7’4” x 7’4”. That allows for a large central square with 1½ to 2-inch inner borders and a 3 to 4-inch outer border. We may also add a pocket across the top of the quilt to accommodate a hanging rod.

The quilting will happen Mondays and Thursdays from March 13 to 30.

If you have any questions regarding the Reno County Community Quilt Project contact Daryl Goad (daryl.g@hutchpl.org) or Nathan Towle (nathan.t@hutchpl.org) or call the Hutchinson Public Library Makerspace, 620-663-5441&nbsp; extension 133.

The quilt, when finished, will be housed in the Reno County Museum.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library gave an update on the&nbsp;Community Quilt Project Thursday.Thirty-one blocks were submitted, so the Makerspace Staff will create another block with the Hutchinson 150th-Anniversary logo to give them a quiltable 32 blocks.The Design The Quilt Party is coming up March 9 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at&nbsp;Clayworks at Disability Supports at 12th and Main in Hutchinson.Three scale models (24x24”) of the overall quilt will be available to create a design layout. Participants will be split into three teams. Each team will have photographs of each quilt block to place wherever they think is best on the scale model.Once the teams have settled on their designs, each team will briefly present their perspective on their design. Then, participants will vote on their favorite design. Library staff in attendance will be the tie-breakers, in the event of a three-way tie.All the finished quilt blocks will be on display, so those who attend can see the colors and feel the textures of the squares to help with the design and layout of the final quilt. No food or coffee is allowed around the quilt blocks, please.There will be free Scuttlebutts coffee paid for by the Community Foundation's Nonprofit Coffee Fund and you can put your morning snack on March 9 on the library's tab at the register.The current plan is to make a quilt that is approximately 7’4” x 7’4”. That allows for a large central square with 1½ to 2-inch inner borders and a 3 to 4-inch outer border. We may also add a pocket across the top of the quilt to accommodate a hanging rod.The quilting will happen Mondays and Thursdays from March 13 to 30.If you have any questions regarding the Reno County Community Quilt Project contact Daryl Goad (daryl.g@hutchpl.org) or Nathan Towle (nathan.t@hutchpl.org) or call the Hutchinson Public Library Makerspace, 620-663-5441&nbsp; extension 133.The quilt, when finished, will be housed in the Reno County Museum.<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;

Community Quilt to come together

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA exceeded their 2023 Strong Community Campaign Goal ahead of the deadline.

"Our goal this year was $92,000," said David Foster with the YMCA. "That goes directly to provide membership and program scholarships for people that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to participate at the Y. It also helps fund some of our free community based programs, like the Saturday Night at the Y and the Willpower Hour classes."

There were at least 193 givers to the campaign.

"Usually, we go up about 10% every year," Foster said. "Last year, we had raised about $84,000. This year we went to $92,000. Through this morning, we are actually at almost $106,000. The campaign officially wraps up, we have to have everything done by March 6."

Foster is really appreciative of the generosity of the Hutchinson community.

"Even if it ended right now, we'd be really excited with the progress," Foster said. "That just helps close the gap on money that we would use from the operating budget to meet the need. The need that we have is greater than the money that we raise, but every bit we can get above our goal just helps close that gap."

For more information on the Hutchinson location, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://ymcawichita.org/locations/hutchinson-ymca">https://ymcawichita.org/locations/hutchinson-ymca</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA exceeded their 2023 Strong Community Campaign Goal ahead of the deadline."Our goal this year was $92,000," said David Foster with the YMCA. "That goes directly to provide membership and program scholarships for people that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to participate at the Y. It also helps fund some of our free community based programs, like the Saturday Night at the Y and the Willpower Hour classes."There were at least 193 givers to the campaign."Usually, we go up about 10% every year," Foster said. "Last year, we had raised about $84,000. This year we went to $92,000. Through this morning, we are actually at almost $106,000. The campaign officially wraps up, we have to have everything done by March 6."Foster is really appreciative of the generosity of the Hutchinson community."Even if it ended right now, we'd be really excited with the progress," Foster said. "That just helps close the gap on money that we would use from the operating budget to meet the need. The need that we have is greater than the money that we raise, but every bit we can get above our goal just helps close that gap."For more information on the Hutchinson location, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://ymcawichita.org/locations/hutchinson-ymca">https://ymcawichita.org/locations/hutchinson-ymca</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Hutch Y exceeds goal

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stage 9 begins the new year with an old favorite Neil Simon comedy, Barefoot in the Park and they need a couple of pieces still to finish out their set.

"We would like to have a small, curved, beat up, white, or, I don't care, it could be a different color, white refrigerator," said Kris Anschutz with Stage 9. "It could be from the 50s or 60s, but we want a small, round one. That's one thing we're looking for and we're also looking for a small toilet."

They'd just like to borrow these items, as they don't have a place to store them.

Performances of&nbsp;Barefoot in the Park are at 7:30 p.m. March 9-11&nbsp; and March 16-18 at 9 South Main.&nbsp;Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students.

First-time director Mikayla Lugafet leads a small cast in the romantic comedy from the 1960s with quirky characters.

The show was nominated for three Tony Awards and was Simon's longest running show on Broadway.

The play takes place in the 60s in NYC brownstone in a tiny apartment on the top floor.&nbsp;

Corie and Paul have been married six days, the play is about how Corie, a free spirit, and Paul, a stuffed shirt lawyer, learn to co-exist during a cold February when&nbsp;Corie wants to walk “barefoot in the park”.

"Those of us who grew up in the 50s and came to age in the 60s were rebelling against our parents," Anschutz said. "Kids still rebel against their parents. They don't want to be their parents. Corie finds out that perhaps she needs to make some compromises."

CORIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marisa Meis

PAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noah Buller

MOTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Kiuttu

MR. VELASCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Woody

TELEPHONE MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Lemonds

DELIVERY MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camden Kincy

The box office opens at 6:30 p.m. each night, house lights go up at 7:00 p.m. and the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stage 9 begins the new year with an old favorite Neil Simon comedy, Barefoot in the Park and they need a couple of pieces still to finish out their set."We would like to have a small, curved, beat up, white, or, I don't care, it could be a different color, white refrigerator," said Kris Anschutz with Stage 9. "It could be from the 50s or 60s, but we want a small, round one. That's one thing we're looking for and we're also looking for a small toilet."They'd just like to borrow these items, as they don't have a place to store them.Performances of&nbsp;Barefoot in the Park are at 7:30 p.m. March 9-11&nbsp; and March 16-18 at 9 South Main.&nbsp;Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students.First-time director Mikayla Lugafet leads a small cast in the romantic comedy from the 1960s with quirky characters.The show was nominated for three Tony Awards and was Simon's longest running show on Broadway.The play takes place in the 60s in NYC brownstone in a tiny apartment on the top floor.&nbsp;Corie and Paul have been married six days, the play is about how Corie, a free spirit, and Paul, a stuffed shirt lawyer, learn to co-exist during a cold February when&nbsp;Corie wants to walk “barefoot in the park”."Those of us who grew up in the 50s and came to age in the 60s were rebelling against our parents," Anschutz said. "Kids still rebel against their parents. They don't want to be their parents. Corie finds out that perhaps she needs to make some compromises."The cast is as follows:CORIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marisa MeisPAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noah BullerMOTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana KiuttuMR. VELASCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph WoodyTELEPHONE MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob LemondsDELIVERY MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camden KincyThe box office opens at 6:30 p.m. each night, house lights go up at 7:00 p.m. and the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m.<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;

Stage 9 presentation still needs a couple of set pieces

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Legislative Forum from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre at 600 E. 11th in Hutchinson.

The Reno County legislators invited to participate are Senator Mark Steffen, Representative Joe Seiwert, Representative Paul Waggoner, Representative Jason Probst, and Representative Michael Murphy. 

Written questions will be accepted that morning. Questions may also be submitted in advance at&nbsp;<a href="http://hutchchamber.com/advocacy/legislativeforum">hutchchamber.com/advocacy/legislativeforum</a>.

The forum is presented by AT&amp;T with supporting sponsorship from Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System and organized by the Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee. There is no cost to attend the legislative forums. Members of the Chamber and the general public are encouraged to attend.

For more information concerning Legislative Forums, contact Ashley Scarborough at <a href="mailto:ashleys@hutchchamber.com">ashleys@hutchchamber.com</a> or (620) 662-3391.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Legislative Forum from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre at 600 E. 11th in Hutchinson.The Reno County legislators invited to participate are Senator Mark Steffen, Representative Joe Seiwert, Representative Paul Waggoner, Representative Jason Probst, and Representative Michael Murphy. Written questions will be accepted that morning. Questions may also be submitted in advance at&nbsp;<a href="http://hutchchamber.com/advocacy/legislativeforum">hutchchamber.com/advocacy/legislativeforum</a>.The forum is presented by AT&amp;T with supporting sponsorship from Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System and organized by the Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee. There is no cost to attend the legislative forums. Members of the Chamber and the general public are encouraged to attend.For more information concerning Legislative Forums, contact Ashley Scarborough at <a href="mailto:ashleys@hutchchamber.com">ashleys@hutchchamber.com</a> or (620) 662-3391.<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;

Legislative Forum coming up Saturday

Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the Unit Block of East 1st Avenue on the south side to the P &amp; O Garage, opened as the Painter &amp; Oliphant Motor Co. in March of 1914 at 25 E. 1st Ave. 

They were the distributor for the Mitchell-Lewis, Oakland and Krit auto lines. The first photo shows their complete line of all their autos for the 1915 model year. This includes a Model M Grant, an Oakland Speedster, a Krit Touring Car, an Oakland Model 37 touring car, an Oakland Model 49 more expensive car, and two larger Mitchell's.

In 1917, this facility was purchased by the Arnold Motor Co. of Wichita and became a Hutchinson outlet managed by J.L. Bascom. They sold Marmon and Dodge Brothers autos. A second and third story was added to this building and, in 1928, Montgomery Ward &amp; Co. opened here. 

In 1934, Montgomery Ward moved to a Main Street location and this became its warehouse. In 1950, The Great American Life Ins. Co. moved here from 102 S. Walnut with Frank Hadden as the office president. 

The second photo shows this company in 1970. In the 1980s, it had a false front on the building. 

Great American ceased to have an office here in 1993. Donna Brigman had her art studios here from 2000 to 2008. 

In 2008, Brad Easter purchased the building for his Pools Plus business. The third photo shows the 21-23 East 1st location today, still Pools Plus, with the business being run by Jake Easter. Enjoy!

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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the Unit Block of East 1st Avenue on the south side to the P &amp; O Garage, opened as the Painter &amp; Oliphant Motor Co. in March of 1914 at 25 E. 1st Ave. They were the distributor for the Mitchell-Lewis, Oakland and Krit auto lines. The first photo shows their complete line of all their autos for the 1915 model year. This includes a Model M Grant, an Oakland Speedster, a Krit Touring Car, an Oakland Model 37 touring car, an Oakland Model 49 more expensive car, and two larger Mitchell's.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677709300021.jpeg" alt="P &amp; O Garage - Agency for Mitchell, Oakland &amp; Krit Cars - 21-23 E. 1st &amp; Hoke Bldg. (Built 1910 by James Hoke) - 25 E. 1st - c. 1915.&nbsp;Photo courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>P &amp; O Garage - Agency for Mitchell, Oakland &amp; Krit Cars - 21-23 E. 1st &amp; Hoke Bldg. (Built 1910 by James Hoke) - 25 E. 1st - c. 1915.&nbsp;Photo courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>In 1917, this facility was purchased by the Arnold Motor Co. of Wichita and became a Hutchinson outlet managed by J.L. Bascom. They sold Marmon and Dodge Brothers autos. A second and third story was added to this building and, in 1928, Montgomery Ward &amp; Co. opened here. In 1934, Montgomery Ward moved to a Main Street location and this became its warehouse. In 1950, The Great American Life Ins. Co. moved here from 102 S. Walnut with Frank Hadden as the office president. The second photo shows this company in 1970. In the 1980s, it had a false front on the building. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677709227406.jpeg" alt="P &amp; O Garage - Great American Life &amp; Hoke Bldg. - 23 &amp; 25 E. 1st c. 1970.&nbsp;Photo courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>Great American ceased to have an office here in 1993. Donna Brigman had her art studios here from 2000 to 2008. In 2008, Brad Easter purchased the building for his Pools Plus business. The third photo shows the 21-23 East 1st location today, still Pools Plus, with the business being run by Jake Easter. Enjoy!<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677709519644.png" alt="P &amp; O Garage - Pools Plus - 21-23 E. 1st - Jan. 30, 2023. Photo courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://gambinospizza.com/">Gambino's Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.myhutchinsonfurniture.com/?utm_source=EWS&amp;utm_medium=Google&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8YL-_6nS_AIVzxbUAR37_APuEAAYASAAEgKDaPD_BwE">Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture Gallery</a> <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</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.

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