By John Mesh According to Kansas Sports Central, the Hutchinson-Andover Central game at 7 p.m. Friday at Gowans Stadium is one of the notable matchups in the state of Kansas on Week 1 of the 2024 football season. Andover Central is listed by KSC as the No.
CAPTION:Cindy Flores of the Southwest Bricktown neighborhood invites the community to the Southwest Bricktown Fiesta to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month after Mayor Greg Fast made a proclamation at the September 3 City Council meeting for the month from September 15 to October 15. CREDIT KATE IRELAN / THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE
By Kate Irelan
The Hutchinson City Council approved almost $6 million to be moved out of bonds for the Plum Creek subdivision infrastructure construction and proclaimed September to be National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Recovery Month Tuesday evening at Hutchinson City Hall.
Angela Richard, director of finance for the city, asked the council for a sale of $4,340,000 general obligation bonds and $1,615,000 general temporary notes to prepare for the Plum Creek subdivision infrastructure construction.
She said that bonding costs may be higher than expected, and first on the agenda was to approve the resolution to start the bonding process, and then amend prior ordinances to authorize higher bonding because of projected bonding costs.
“The bond sale will be on October 15, council approval on October 16 and bond sales will close on November 12,” said Richard.
Richard said that waiting for the Atrium project to lump it in with the sale of the bonds is not comparable because the legal council said that the Atrium bonds will likely be taxable obligation bonds and the bonds for the Plum Creek project are tax exempt so they will need to be separate.
In other business, Mayor Greg Fast made two proclamations. The first proclamation recognized Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 14 with the theme “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the future together.” Human Relations Officer J.K. Vann accepted the proclamation and said that in order to thrive as a community, it needs to take into consideration the contributions to our community from the Hispanic and Latino communities that make Hutchinson what it is.
Cindy Flores of the Southwest Bricktown neighborhood invited the community to come out and dance, celebrate and eat at the Southwest Bricktown Fiesta on September 21 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Esmeralda Tovar-Mora with Hutch in Harmony spoke about the national history of Hispanic Heritage Month and the ways people in Hutchinson can celebrate all month long by supporting local Hispanic-owned businesses.
“May we continue to work together to bring more people to the table and feel welcome in Reno County,” Tovar-Mora said.
Next, Fast proclaimed September as National Recovery Month to recognize that recovery from addiction is a process of change that a healthier, prosperous life is possible, and that the Reno Recovery Collaborative is a local resource for recovery and resilience-based services.
He said in the proclamation, “By building a durable network of community partners, they are poised to offer families the means to build resilience to offset the effects of adverse childhood experience and reducing the public cost of substance abuse disorders.”
Thomas Simmons from the Reno County Health Department and Chair of Reno Recovery Collaborative spoke about the Collaborative and the focus on education and prevention, treatment and healthcare, and recovery and recovery supports.
Other items covered in the meeting were:
The evening meeting had a higher attendance than their previous morning scheduled meetings, and council member Steven Garza said he hoped more people would run for council because of the evening hours.
The council meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 125 East Avenue B.
CAPTION:Cindy Flores of the Southwest Bricktown neighborhood invites the community to the Southwest Bricktown Fiesta to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month after Mayor Greg Fast made a proclamation at the September 3 City Council meeting for the month from September 15 to October 15. CREDIT KATE
CAPTION: Storm Creek Horse Co. Farm & Rescue rescued a stallion (shown) and filly after they were surrendered. CREDIT LISA LOYD By Judd Weil PRETTY PRAIRIE — Storm Creek Horse Co. Farm & Rescue out of Pretty Prairie, Kan. just had a new water well donated to
On 2024-09-04 @ 22:03:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 2605 E. 4TH AVE
PILAR A. CABRAL, HF/36, WICHITA, was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA; Theft 2.) Cloud County Warrant
On 2024-09-04 @ 10:00:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1800 S Severance
JASON FOWLER, WM/50, 115 S MAPLE was arrested for 1)Failure to appear, original charge of no insurance.
On 2024-09-04 @ 09:30:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 1300 BLK E 14th
HENNESSE BROWN, WF/26, 704 HOAGLAND was arrested for 1)Poss. of Marijuana 2)Poss. of Paraphernalia and 3)Failure to Appear, original charge of no DL in possession.
On 2024-09-04 @ 08:33:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1300 blk E 14th Ave
NOAH WHITE WM/28 1612 E 4TH AVE was arrested for 1) HPD WARRANT.
On 2024-09-04 @ 06:47:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 700 BLK N SEVERANCE
ELICIA HASE, WF/701 E C AVE, Was arrested for 1) Driving while suspended.
On 2024-09-03 @ 23:49:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1800 S Severence
JOSHUA NACHTIGAL WM/34 7 W 19TH was arrested for 1)FTA Warrant
On 2024-09-03 @ 12:41:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1801 Lyman Ave apt 401
PETER E. GLENN, WM/37, 2938 N CARDINGTON ST, WICHITA, was arrested for 1) FTA original charge CRIMINAL DAMAGE.
On 2024-09-03 @ 11:21:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 2605 E 4th Ave, Room 105
ANTHONEY X. COLLINS, BM/25, SAME was arrested for 1) HPD Warrant: Original charge of Driving While Suspended.
On 2024-09-03 @ 11:21:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 2605 E 4th Ave, Room 104
CHANDLER D. BROWN, WM/32, 2605 E 4TH AVE, ROOM 104 was arrested for 1) Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); <3.5g 2) Possession of Opiate, Narcotic, or Certain Stimulant; 2 prior convictions 3) Interference with LEO; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Execution of a Felony Warrant 4) Possession of Marijuana and 5) Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body. JULIA A. MAYO, HF/34, SAME was arrested for 1) Possession of Opiate, Narcotic, or Certain Stimulant 2) Interference with LEO; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Execution of a Felony Warrant and 3) Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body. MAYO was also arrested on 2 RNSO Warrants.
On 2024-09-02 @ 20:34:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
BKYE L BATTLE, BM/19 was arrested for Battery DV and alcohol consumption by a minor.
On 2024-09-02 @ 20:00:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 515 1/2 N. Poplar St
SHAWN TAYLOR, WM/50, 515 1/2 N POPLAR ST, was arrested for an HPD warrant FTA-DWS.
On 2024-09-02 @ 16:56:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1800 S Severance
GARY DUERSON WM/51, SYLVIA, was arrested for 1)FTA- DWS
On 2024-09-02 @ 09:35:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 1407 E 11th
JASIAH THOMAS BM/23 HOMELESS was arrested for 1) POSSESSION OF METH 2) POSSESION OF DRUG PARA.
On 2024-09-01 @ 21:45:00Hrs
Warrant Service at Unit block of E. 4th Ave.
BRIAN S. STUBBS, NA/28, LAWERENCE was arrested for 1.) FTA HPD WARRANT.
On 2024-09-01 @ 03:59:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 600 block of E. 2nd Ave.
QUINTON R. GRAHAM, WM/32, 306 E. 11TH AVE. was arrested for 1.) DEFACING IDENTIFICATION MARKS OF A FIREARM, 2.) POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE, and 3.) POSSESSION OF OXYCODONE.
On 2024-09-01 @ 00:43:00Hrs
Disorderly Conduct at City of Hutchinson
JAMES C. HENRY, WM/50 was arrested for 1.) Disorderly Conduct-DV.
On 2024-09-01 @ 00:31:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 900 Blk E 4th Ave
JOSHUA A. DUQUE, WM/30 319 E PARK ST was arrested for DUI, INTERFERENCE WITH LEO, and FAIL TO SHOW PROOF OF INSURANCE.
On 2024-08-31 @ 15:19:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1701 E 23RD AVENUE, HRMC
KYLEAH W. BLACKMON WF/22, 701 15TH TER, was arrested on a HPD warrant. Original Charge, 1. Speeding
On 2024-08-31 @ 08:28:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 200 BLK E 3RD AVE
ERNESTO MATA SAGADO, HM/36, 713 W 12TH AVE, Was arrest for 1) Failure to appear Warrant.
On 2024-08-31 @ 00:33:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 2405 N. MAIN ST.
ADAM J. ALVAREZ HM/34, 2920 HOMESTEAD ST., was arrested for 1.) Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked 2.) Knowingly drive uninsured vehicle 3.) Registration Viol.; Expired License Plated.
On 2024-08-30 @ 21:25:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 128 E. 10th Ave Apt B
MARK NICHOLS, BM/25, 128 E. 10TH AVE APT B. was arrested for 1.) HPD Warrant-FTA.
On 2024-08-30 @ 17:43:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at W 14th Ave N Main St
DAKOTA D LEHMAN, WM/18, 7616 S MCNEW RD was arrested for 1.) DUI +.08 and 2.) Minor In Consumption/ Possession of Alcohol after striking a vehicle driven by KAILA S ANDERSON, WF/39, 815 E 56TH AVE
On 2024-08-29 @ 18:10:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 100 N Plum St
KATRINA HOPKINS WF/37 615 E 10TH AVE, was arrested for 1)DISTRIBUTION OF FENTANYL X2, 2)FELONY INTERFERANCE, 3)DISTRIBUTION OF PARA. RACHAEL WILLIAMS WF/23 540 E 3RD AVE, was arrested for 1)DISTRIBUTION OF PARA 2)FELONY INTERFEREANCE, 3)DISTRIBUTION OF FENTANYL
On 2024-09-02 @ 16:48:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 819 E 56th Ave, Reno County
NATHAN EVEL 38 YOM of Hutchinson struck another vehicle while traveling West on 56th Ave. Both drivers had injuries, Nathan was arrested for DUI and Aggravated Battery; DUI causing bodily harm.
On 2024-09-02 @ 16:00:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at US50/ANDRE RD
Gary Duerson was arrested in the 5800 blk of S. Andre Rd. for DWS and HPD warrant
On 2024-08-31 @ 13:45:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at Silver Lake & Willison
DERRICK QUIRIN 32 Y/O W/M of Wichita was arrested for DWS and a Sumner Co warrant.
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Hutchinson Police Department blotter On 2024-09-04 @ 22:03:00Hrs Warrant Service at 2605 E. 4TH AVE PILAR A. CABRAL, HF/36, WICHITA, was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA; Theft 2.) Cloud County Warrant On 2024-09-04 @ 10:00:00Hrs Warrant Service at 1800 S Severance JASON FOWLER, WM/50, 115 S MAPLE was arrested for 1)Failure
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Community women’s soccer team, ranked 18th in the latest NJCAA Division I poll, and the Blue Dragons volleyball team both were victorious on Wednesday. The HutchCC girls soccer team defeated Dodge City 3-0 in a Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference matchup Wednesday
CAPTION: Francis Habiger, pictured in his Hutchinson home, works on one of five crossword puzzles he does seven days a week. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank Francis Habiger, a well-known Hutchonian, turns 86 on Sept. 25 and he could be labeled the city’s “Fountain of Youth.” Some who
CAPTION: Hutchinson City Hall, located at 125 East Ave B. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Kate Irelan The Hutchinson City Council unanimously approved an agreement for engineering services from JEO Consultants for the Woodie Seat Freeway bridge rehab Tuesday morning at Hutchinson City Hall. Director of Hutchinson
CAPTION: The Reno County Musuem, located at 100 South Walnut St. in Hutchinson. CREDIT RIAH MORGAN By Kate Irelan Bronwyn Page, Reno County Museum operations and events coordinator, said that the recent $45,000 cut to their budget from the Reno County Commissioners' budget meeting “affects them completely"
By John Mesh The Hutchinson High School varsity volleyball team won both of its matches Tuesday at a triangular Tuesday night at the Salthawk Activity Center. The Salthawks defeated Liberal in two sets (25-15, 25-8) and Haysville Campus 2 sets to 1 (23-25, 25-13, 25-23). The Salthawks improved
CAPTION: Members of the Reno County Childcare Task Force, USD 309 staff and board members gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the Little Panthers Daycare in South Hutchinson on August 30. The daycare was made possible with help from a Kansas Accelerator Grant and in partnership with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce. CREDIT HUTCHINSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By Kate Irelan
The Nickerson/South Hutchinson School USD 309 district’s new Little Panthers Daycare answers the call to recruit and retain teachers and staff and contribute to helping with county daycare shortages.
In a strategic planning meeting last fall, the USD 309 board of education and staff met with community members and parents of students in the district and what came of that meeting was a mutually identified desire to recruit and retain teachers and staff. Together with the Reno County Childcare Task Force, they brainstormed ideas and daycare needs rose to the top.
Amy Jones, assistant superintendent of USD 309, said that by the time they were able to apply for a Kansas Accelerator grant, they were only eligible for a secondary accelerator grant to make purchases of furniture, playground equipment, washer and dryer, and other equipment for an existing building. They could not get a grant for construction.
Jones said that even though they missed out on the initial accelerator grant, the grant they received was a great opportunity.
The school district had three buildings they repurposed into daycare facilities. Two are modular buildings at South Hutchinson Elementary and one is an empty classroom at Nickerson Elementary. Each facility can accommodate 12 children ages birth to 12 years old.
The daycare opened a couple of weeks ago and children are already attending the daycare. The district is still accepting applications for children 12 months old to 12 years old. The infant spots are already full.
“It feels great to see kids in the facility, taking advantage of the toys and equipment, thanks to the grant,” said Jones. “It’s been a long time coming. The licensing process took 8 months. It’s rewarding to see all the hard work done by daycare director Melanie Howell come to fruition.”
“The kids are having a great time playing with the toys and the equipment. They are busy all day long,” Jones said.
The daycare was originally open only to USD 309 teachers and staff, and once they all had a chance to apply, the daycare is now open to the rest of the community. Jones said it is open to anyone who wants to bring their kids there, and staff use it as afterschool care for their older kids.
They were able to celebrate the opening with the Reno County Childcare Taskforce and the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 30 in front of one of the facilities at South Hutchinson Elementary.
Jones said that they appreciate the support from the community, board, and staff in getting the project underway.
To get more information about the daycare or to apply, call the USD 309 district office at 620-663-7141 or visit their website, usd309ks.org.
CAPTION: Members of the Reno County Childcare Task Force, USD 309 staff and board members gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the Little Panthers Daycare in South Hutchinson on August 30. The daycare was made possible with help from a Kansas Accelerator Grant and
