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The Hutchinson Emancipation Day organization will present a series of workshops and panel discussions at Memorial Hall on Monday, Feb. 17, from 2 to 8 p.m.

The program “What’s Emancipation Got to do With It” is part of Black History Month observances.

Noted Hutchinson historian Natasha Russell said in a press release, “This program ambitiously sets out to begin to answer this proposition from the multiple lenses of local, state, national, and even international historical perspectives. Many questions are begged, and many answers resound.”

Topics will include the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Nicodemus Historical Society and the Kansas Black Farmers Association, with presentations centered on the annual Emancipation Day celebration in August.

The presentation schedule is:

  • 2:00 Natasha Russell — Intro and Hutch Emancipation History with Theo Bias providing opening music
  • 3:00 Phil Dixon — Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
  • 4:00 Angela Bates — Nicodemus Historical Society
  • 5:00 JohnElla Holms — Kansas Black Farmers Association
  • 6:00 Dinner Break — Soup Dinner Catered by Iverson Smokehouse with Musical Accompaniment by Margo Kimble
  • 7:00 Tie it together and Wrap it up — Panel Discussion and Q&A with speakers

The event is free and open to the public. It will also be livestreamed on Google Meet.

For more information, visit the Hutchinson Emancipation Day Facebook page.

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The Hutchinson Emancipation Day organization will present a series of workshops and panel discussions at Memorial Hall on Monday, Feb. 17, from 2 to 8 p.m. The program "What's Emancipation Got to do With It" is part of Black History Month observances. Noted Hutchinson historian Natasha Russell

City News

CAPTION: Garrett Huddleston started on February 3 as the new sports coordinator at the Hutchinson Recreation Commission. He will be in charge or coordinating and implementing youth and adult sports programs. CREDIT HUTCH REC

By Kate Irelan

Garrett Huddleston has been hired as the new sports coordinator at Hutch Rec and started Feb. 3 in his new role.

Huddleston will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of youth and adult sports programs at Hutch Rec and will assist with the hiring process of new sports and support staff.

According to a press release from Hutch Rec, Huddleston is a Hutchinson native and has a sports background that includes previous roles at the Wichita Wind Surge and Wichita Thunder. 

“At Hutch Rec, Huddleston will also work with volunteer coaches and assist with the recruitment, hiring, and training of sports officials and support staff,” Amy Conkling, Hutch Rec assistant executive director said.

Huddleston’s office is in the Hutch Rec Downtown location and is part of the Sports & Aquatics division.

“Huddleston graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Fort Hays State University in May 2023. He also graduated with a master’s degree in sports management from Wichita State University in December 2024. When he is not at work, Huddleston enjoys playing and watching basketball and spending time with his family and friends,” said Conkling.

Huddleston said, “The ability to give back to the community that I have lived in for so long really drew me to Hutch Rec. I look forward to pursuing Hutch Rec’s mission of providing lifelong wellness as well as expanding our diversity and the number of participants within all recreational programs.

For more information about the youth and adult programs at Hutch Rec, visit their website, https://www.hutchrec.com/ or call (620) 663-6179. The Hutch Rec office is located at 17 East 1st Avenue.

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CAPTION: Garrett Huddleston started on February 3 as the new sports coordinator at the Hutchinson Recreation Commission. He will be in charge or coordinating and implementing youth and adult sports programs. CREDIT HUTCH REC By Kate Irelan Garrett Huddleston has been hired as the new sports coordinator

Police Blotter

Hutchinson Police Department

On 2025-02-13 @ 17:03:00Hrs

Battery – Agg at 810 E 13TH AVE

JADEN J BLASSINGILL, BM/18, 1412 W 11TH, was arrested for 1) Aggravated Battery.

On 2025-02-13 @ 16:31:00Hrs

Disorderly Conduct at 319 E. 6th Ave.

SIMON M. HERNANDEZ, HM/52, HUTCHINSON was arrested for 1) Criminal Trespass, 2) Disorderly Conduct x2, 3) Possession of Marijuana, 4) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 5) Public Intoxication.

On 2025-02-13 @ 11:46:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 111 W. 1st Ave

MATTHEW C. MELLER, WM/37, 309 W. 26th Ave. was arrested for 1.) HPD Warrant FTA.

On 2025-02-12 @ 19:16:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 506 N Maple St

TAMMI RADI, WF/31, 506 N MAPLE ST, was arrested for 1. HPD warrants x4

On 2025-02-10 @ 14:11:00Hrs

Theft – MV Recovered at 1515 E 4th Ave 

TIMOTHY ALLEN, WM/28, SALINA, was arrested for 1) Theft; Property or Services $1,500-$24,999 2) Theft; Possess Stolen Property $1,500-$24,999 3) Interference with Law Enforcement; Felony Case 4) Possession of Opiate, narcotic or certain stimulant 5) Possession of Marijuana 6) Possession of Paraphernalia.

On 2025-02-10 @ 09:55:00Hrs

Drug Offense at 1902 N. MONROE ST.

ALAN E. WENZEL, WM/51, SAME, was arrested for 1.) Poss. of Meth 2.) Poss. of Drug Para. JUSTICE E, GLENN, WM/47, SAME, was arrested for 1.) Poss. of Meth. 2.) Poss. of Marijuana 3.) Poss. of Drug Para. and ALEX M. CURRIE, WM/27, HOMELESS, was arrested for 1.) Felony Interference w/LEO; Felony Warrant 2.) RNSO warrant.

On 2025-02-09 @ 21:45:00Hrs

Traffic – DUI at 1600 BLK N SEVERANCE ST

JOLISA WITT, WF/46, 402 E AVE A was arrested for 1) DUI blood or breath .08 or higher.

On 2025-02-09 @ 13:33:00Hrs

Criminal Damage at City of Hutchinson

TROY D. DAVIS WM/45, was arrested for 1.) Criminal Damage – DV

On 2025-02-09 @ 10:32:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson

TROY D. DAVIS, WM/45, was arrested for 1.) Domestic Battery.

On 2025-02-09 @ 10:03:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at 900 Blk N Main St

JIMMY R MILLER, WM/51, 2009 N ADAMS ST was arrested for 1.) Ignition Interlock Restriction, 2.) Violate No Contact Order. He was also issued a citation for 3.) Stop Sign Violation, 4.) No Seatbelt after he struck a vehicle operated by LATISHA A. EWING, WF/56, GARDNER KS.

On 2025-02-09 @ 08:36:00Hrs

Criminal Damage at City of Hutchinson

TROY D. DAVIS WM/45, was arrested for 1.) Criminal Damage – DV

On 2025-02-09 @ 07:26:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson

CHRISTOPHER GLOVER, WM/35 was arrested for 1.) Domestic Battery; Knowingly cause physical contact.

On 2025-02-09 @ 07:09:00Hrs

Drug Offense at 211 W. 11th Ave.

OBERY L. LOGAN, BM/ 58, 227 S. POPLAR ST. APT 3 was arrested for 1.) Possession of Opiates. 2.) Possession of Drug Para. 3.) Criminal Trespass. Logan was also Advised CT from 211 W. 11th Ave.

On 2025-02-08 @ 17:23:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON

KODY HERRMAN, WM/28, was arrested for 1) DV Battery, and 1) DV Criminal damage.

On 2025-02-08 @ 08:30:00Hrs

Drug Offense at 328 E 1st Ave, Apt 6

BRIANNA M. WAGONER-HOEFER, WF/26, 328 E 1ST AVE, APT 6 and LEO L. WELLS, BM/28, SAME were arrested for 1) Distribution of Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school; 3.5g – 100g 2) Distribution of MDMA within 1,000 feet of a school; 3.5g – 100g 3) Distribution of Marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school; 25g – 450g 4) Distribution of THC within 1,000 feet of a school; 25g – 450g 5) Distribution of Psilocybin within 1,000 feet of a school; 3.5g – 100g 6) Distribution of Pregabalin within 1,000 feet of a school; 10+ Dosage Units 7) Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a school 8) Possession of Methamphetamine 9) Possession of Marijuana and 10) Use or Possess with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body.

On 2025-02-08 @ 03:43:00Hrs

Drug Offense at 610 E Avenue C

TANNER W. MORTIMER, WM/30, SAME – was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine 2) Possession of Marijuana 3) Possession of drug paraphernalia and TRAE D. REED, WM/29, SAME – was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine w/ 2 prior convictions 2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On 2025-02-07 @ 17:00:00Hrs

Drug Offense at 200 S. Ford St

QUINTON R. GRAHAM, WM/33, 306 E 11TH – was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine 2) Possession of drug paraphernalia 3) Driving while revoked

On 2025-02-07 @ 15:59:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S. Severance

KRISTOPHER D. GOBBLE, WM/32, 203 E D AVE – Was arrested for 1) HPD warrant; Original charge criminal use of a weapon

On 2025-02-07 @ 15:57:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S. Severance

KRISTOPHER D. GOBBLE, WM/32, 203 E D AVE – Was arrested for 1) HPD warrant; Original charge driving with no DL

On 2025-02-07 @ 10:21:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson

JUSTIN T. GARDNER WM/23, was arrested for 1.) Criminal Damage – DV

On 2025-02-07 @ 01:09:00Hrs

Traffic – DUI at 1400 BLK E 10th Ave

BRICEN W SMITH, WM/37, 1111 W 10TH AVE was arrested for 1.) DUI 2nd, 2.) Illegal Display, 3.) Operate MV w/o DL, 4.) Operate MV w/o Interlock, 5.)Failure to Provide Proof of Liability Insurance, 6.) Interference with LEO (M)

Reno County Sheriff’s Department

On 2025-02-09 @ 00:12:00Hrs

Traffic – DUI at 1900 E K96 HWY

Anthony Leiker 44 YO of Wichita was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

On 2025-02-07 @ 13:00:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 106 S Paine St., Nickerson 67561

Joseph Gobble, 52 YO, WM of Nickerson was arrested on a District court warrant.

NOTE: ALL SUBJECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW

Want to see more in the blotter? Contact Publisher Michael Glenn at mglenn@hutchtribune.com or Managing Editor Gina Long at glong@hutchtribune.com.

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Hutchinson Police Department On 2025-02-13 @ 17:03:00Hrs Battery - Agg at 810 E 13TH AVE JADEN J BLASSINGILL, BM/18, 1412 W 11TH, was arrested for 1) Aggravated Battery. On 2025-02-13 @ 16:31:00Hrs Disorderly Conduct at 319 E. 6th Ave. SIMON M. HERNANDEZ, HM/52, HUTCHINSON was arrested for 1) Criminal Trespass, 2)

Community Events

Hutchinson Public Library Adult Program Coordinator Katie Broker poses alongside a poster promoting the Treasures of the Library of Congress scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18 CREDIT RICHARD SHANK

By Richard Shank

Two Library of Congress Education Specialists will be at the Hutchinson Public Library February 18 to launch “Treasures of the Library of Congress,” a day-long series of workshops on everything from historical newspapers, genealogical resources, and the Veterans History Project.

Katie Broker, Adult Program Coordinator for the Hutchinson Public Library, said Hutchinson is the first city in the state to participate in the national program.

“We are very honored to be Kansas’ first city in a collaborative effort with the Library of Congress,” Broker said. “Plans were put into motion following a call this past summer from the Library of Congress.”

“Collaboratives such as this allow the Hutchinson Public Library to fulfill our mission to inspire learning, cultivate growth, and strengthen our community,” Broker continued. “A part of our mission is to coordinate programs that patrons want to participate in, from arts to natural history. This program from the Library of Congress fits perfectly with what we are doing.”

Treasurers of the Library of Congress kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with a presentation on Historical Newspapers, followed one hour later with a workshop entitled “Genealogy Resources available from the Library of Congress.”

A 12:30 p.m. session deals with The Veterans History Project. A meeting at 1:30 is entitled “By the People Crowdsourcing at the Library of Congress. At 2:30, a discussion about the Kansas Talking Book Program and the Kansas Center for the Book will be the topic. A second workshop on Genealogy Resources is slated for 3:30, followed by a session entitled “Creative Works from the New Deal,” beginning at 4:30.

The final two sessions, slated for 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively, deal with Transportation Resources and Historical Newspapers.

All sessions are held on the second floor of the Hutchinson Public Library in Meeting Room 1 and are free to attend. No reservations are required.

Following the sessions in Hutchinson, the Education Specialists will be on the road with a similar series of workshops scheduled for February 22 at the El Quartelejo Museum in Scott City before a session slated for April 5 at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence. The Library of Congress Kansas workshops conclude April 8 at the Girard Public Library.

Library of Congress Librarian Carla Hayden dubs the organization she leads “a library for all.”

“Holding more than 178 million items in its collections, the library offers perhaps the most comprehensive collection of human knowledge ever assembled in one place,” Hayden said. “This important learning initiative showcases the ways people can experience the depth and breadth of what the library collects, preserves, and makes available, all from their own communities.”

The history of the Library of Congress is storied. In 1800, President John Adams signed legislation establishing the Library of Congress, and soon, 3,000 books were on the shelves in a Washington, D.C. building. In 1814, during the War of 1812, the British invaded Washington, D.C. and burned the library and its contents. The naysayers said they could never duplicate what they had, but a former president soon came to the rescue.

Former President Thomas Jefferson, who was in dire financial straits, offered to sell his personal library to restart the Library of Congress, which included 6,487 books, an offer the government could not refuse. Many of Jefferson’s books were destroyed in an 1851 fire at the Library of Congress but those that survived are on permanent display today.

Hutchinson opened its first library in 1901 at Fifth and Main Street through a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, 29 years following the founding of the city. In 1951, the library was moved to its current location at 901 North Main Street. The structure has undergone several expansions during the past 74 years.

2026 will mark the 125 th anniversary of the opening of Hutchinson’s first public library.

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Hutchinson Public Library Adult Program Coordinator Katie Broker poses alongside a poster promoting the Treasures of the Library of Congress scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18 CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank Two Library of Congress Education Specialists will be at the Hutchinson Public Library February 18 to

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By John Mesh Wednesday night’s Blue Dragon women’s and men’s basketball games at Garden City were postponed because of wintry weather. The games will be played Thursday at Conestoga Arena in Garden City. The women’s game starts at 4 p.m., followed by the men;’s game at 6

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Reno County Commissioners (from left) Richard Winger, Ron Hirst, Don Bogner, Randy Parks and Ron Vincent CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Ainsley Trunkhill Director of Reno County Health Department Karla Nichols spoke before the board during Wednesday’s Reno County Commission meeting to recommend Ellen Losew, M.D., to

Theatre

Nora Nowlan as Dory (from left, with blue tang), Rohn Chapman as Crush (sea turtle) and Samuel Basgall as Marlin (orange clownfish) at the Flag Theater on Mon., Feb. 10, 2025. The show runs Thu. – Sun., Feb. 13-16 and 20-23 CREDIT GINA LONG/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE

By Gina Long

The Family Community Theatre showcases the musical adaption of the beloved Disney film “Finding Nemo” beginning Thursday.

The story takes place in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia. Marlin, an anxious and overprotective clownfish, embarks on an epic adventure when his son Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney. Marlin joins with Dory, a naive blue tang with extreme short-term memory loss and Crush, a sea turtle, and learns to overcome his fears while finding Nemo and bringing him home.

Disney Jr productions require the performers to be aged 17 and under. Assistant Director Mary Kay Dechant said there are 36 children in the cast, and 18 are taking the stage for the first time.

“Except for the three main characters, all the other actors play two, three, and even four parts. They need to know the lines, if they have any, and all the different songs,” she said.

Samuel Basgall portrays Marlin. “Finding Nemo Jr” is his twentieth production over the last four years, of which approximately fifteen have been with the FCT. He last performed in “Per Aspera” and lists McPherson’s “The Lightning Thief” and FCT’s “Puffs” as his favorites. He is in the 7th grade at Central Christian School.

“Marlin is very anxious and really wants to protect Nemo,” he said. “I took the energy of protecting my nephew and niece and put that into Marlin protecting Nemo.”

Rohn Chapman, an 8th grader at Prairie Hills Middle School, says he brings “a really chill attitude” to the centuries-old Crush, a sea turtle who surfs the East Australian Current.

“Crush’s role is empowering Marlin to ‘go with the flow,’ to not be so anxious and nervous all the time, letting go,” he said.

Chapman has performed in around ten productions, most recently in FCT’s “Per Aspera. His first stage appearance was in “Sponge Bob: The Musical,” and his favorites have been “Puffs” and “Finding Nemo.”

Nora Nowlan is a senior at Buhler High School and is completing her fourth year in theater. She performed in FCT’s “Moana Jr” in 2021 and “The Sound of Music” at Buhler High School. Her most recent appearance was in FCT’s 2023 “Aladdin Jr.” She plans to attend Hutchinson Community College and Sterling College, pursuing a degree in music education.

“Dory is very energetic. I try to make her bubbly. She has lots of character. She is pretty forgetful,” Nowlan said.

Craig Williams directs the play, with Mary Kay Dechant assisting. Angela Huck is the music director. Catherine Vessey is in charge of choreography. Savanna Bressie created the publicity posters. Jamie Goble leads the set painting. Shannon McPike is the props master. Janice Woods is the ticketing and house manager. David Adcock is the lighting director, and Ginger Keele oversees costuming. Aaron Parker created the show’s puppets. Rob Garret created the set.

The February musical has moved from Memorial Hall to the Flag Theater this year.

“One of our concerns is the cost of the set. We decided to use the Flag Theater’s stage and a smaller set and run the show for two weekends,” Williams said.

“Finding Nemo Jr” runs Feb. 13-16 and 20-23. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday shows at 3.

Tickets are available at the box office and online at familycommunitytheatre.org. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and youth, and $7 for children.

The theatre’s next production will be M*A*S*H in June 2025. Auditions will be held April 25.

The cast
Actor/ActressRole
Harper CallanNemo
Samuel BasgallMarlin
Nora NowlanDory
Eliana JanssenCoral, Shark, Moonfish #1, Turtle
Bristol PerezPearl, Turtle #1, Jellyfish
Rylan LutzSheldon, Turtle #2, Jellyfish
Camden OsnerTad, Tourist, Turtle
Rohn ChapmanCrush, Sea Chorus
Jordan SpencerChum, Jellyfish, Professor Ray
Quincy JensenBruce, Jellyfish, Turtle (second part of Crush)
Pollyann FrankAnchor, Jellyfish, Reef Parent, Turtle
Maisy WilkBubbles, Sea Chorus, Jellyfish
Leah KellyBloat, Sea Chorus, Jellyfish
Ava JohnstonPeach, Jellyfish, Sea Chorus
Leila CallanGill, Jellyfish, Sea Chorus, Shark
Chy KelleyNigel, Jellyfish, Sea Chorus
Kailey OsnerGurgle, Jellyfish, Reef Parent
Ben BowersBreeze, Reef Parent, Shark
Samantha RoloSquirt, Shark
Wesley SpearsKai, Shark
Maggie KellySeagull, Sea Chorus, Turtle
Cullen WeathersSeagull, Sea Chorus, Turtle
Ryleigh SpearsAngelfish, Sea Chorus, Electric Eel 2, Frightened Fish
James MooreBarracuda, Sea Chorus, Electric Eel 1, Frightened Fish
Sienna WeathersDamsel Fish, Sea Chorus, Turtle, Frightened Fish
Piper DealScuba Mask Dancer, Jellyfish, Reef Parent
Moriah JanssenSea Chorus, Moonfish #2, Octopus 1, Turtle
Adiella JanssenSea Chorus, Shark, Moonfish #3, Sea Horse 1
Chloe JohnstonSea Chorus, Moonfish #5, Turtle
Avery OwensSea Chorus, Moonfish, Sea Horse 2, Turtle
Coen PittSea Chorus, Shark, Moonfish, Turtle
Poppy MooreSea Chorus, Moonfish, Frightened Fish
Scarlett MooreSea Chorus, Moonfish, Frightened Fish
Harper Davis-BellSea Chorus, Moonfish, Turtle, Lobster 2, Jellyfish
Rhyan ElliotSea Chorus, Shark, Moonfish #4, Octopus 2
Alaina HarperSea Chorus, Moonfish, Lobster 1
Auburn HodsonSea Chorus, moonfish #6, Grouper, Jellyfish
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Nora Nowlan as Dory (from left, with blue tang), Rohn Chapman as Crush (sea turtle) and Samuel Basgall as Marlin (orange clownfish) at the Flag Theater on Mon., Feb. 10, 2025. The show runs Thu. - Sun., Feb. 13-16 and 20-23 CREDIT GINA LONG/THE HUTCHINSON