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1 dies after car crashes into Newton retirement home

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fatal crashNEWTON, Kan. (AP) — An 82-year-old woman has died after a car crashed into a room at a Newton retirement home.

Newton police say the accident occurred Saturday evening at Asbury Park Assisted Living Center. KWCH-TV reports the car crashed into one of the center’s rooms and a woman inside was injured. She died later at a Wichita hospital. Her name was not released.

Police say the driver remains in the hospital.

Further details were not available. The crash is still under investigation.


2 hospitalized after rear-end crash in Reno County

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Screen-Shot-2014-07-03-at-5.13.15-AM-150x150.pngSOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two Kansas men were injured in an accident just after 8 a.m. on Monday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Nissan passenger vehicle driven by Christopher L. Bocook, 46, Burrton, was westbound on U.S. 50 just west of Rayl Road and rear-ended a 1988 Ford truck driven by Jack L. Mcmillian, 59, Burrton, that turned onto U.S. 50 from Rayl Road.

Bocook was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
Family members transported McMillian for treatment of possible injuries according to the KHP.

The KHP reported both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.

Attempted traffic stop leads to chase in 2 counties

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NICKERSON, Kan. — Sheriff officials are still on the lookout for a man who refused to stop for a sheriff deputy after he was caught speeding on K-96 / K-14 highways. That led to a high-speed chase covering parts of two counties on Saturday. The individual was driving a red Ford Escort on the highway at Herren Road, just southeast of Nickerson when the deputy tried to make a traffic stop. Later they determined that the driver didn’t have a proper tag on the vehicle and no registration.

The chase continued into Rice County where deputies attempted to locate the driver after he fled on foot. The driver went into some trees in a field southwest of Ave V and 24th in Rice County. A Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter and K-9 unit were brought in, but they were unable to locate the suspect. However, officers did find a shoe they believe belonged to the suspect. The individual was wearing a hoodie and blue jeans, according Sheriff Captain Darrian Campbell.

There was also a report made after they had cleared the area that a vehicle had been stolen from a home in that area of Rice County. It’s unknown if the theft is connected to this case.

Again, no arrests have been made.

Fairly busy Reno County Commission meeting Tuesday

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There’s a fairly busy agenda for Reno County Commissioners on Tuesday. That includes a discussion with Treanor Architects over the building of a more secure entrance into the courthouse and the Law Enforcement Center. The cost comes in between $1,000,000 to $1,200,000. The money of course has already been approved by voters as part of the plan to build a new county jail.

The commissioners will also discuss a resolution over dividing the county into commission districts and also consider Commissioner Dan Deming’s desire to add two more commissioners for a total of five in the county, something Saline County has recently done. They will also consider the reorganization of the County Commissioners for this year.

The County Commission will also consider a contract with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the replacement of a bridge on Maple Grove Road, about two and a quarter miles east of Langdon Road and the closure of the bridge on west 95th, one mile north and a quarter of a mile west of Sego Road and K-96 Highway.

The meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the Reno County Courthouse.

Convicted murderer faces parole board next month

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A local man serving time in prison for the murder of another man is scheduled to have a parole hearing next month.

Roy McClanahan was convicted of first-degree murder for the shotgun killing of Michael Martin in the early morning hours of May 26, 1991. He was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years.

Martin was apparently seeing McClanahan’s wife after the two separated and was killed by a shotgun blast as he slept in a bed in the home of McClanahan’s ex-wife.

McClanahan, who’s now 69, had testified at his trial that he had been threatened by two men who he didn’t know, saying they would beat him up if he messed with his ex-wife and Martin. He claimed he didn’t intend to kill the victim and that he came to the home with the shotgun for protection. He says he flipped out when he saw his ex-wife coming out of the bedroom with no clothes on and putting on a robe. He says he noticed a bruise on her cheek and asked where it came from. He then pushed her out of the way and went into the dark bedroom where he says Martin grabbed the barrel of the shotgun and pulled him forward. The gun then went off.

Martin was killed instantly with the shotgun blast, destroying his heart, both lungs and part of his liver.

McClanahan goes before the parole board next month and if his parole is approved, he could be released from prison in March.

Planned rally at local elementary school goes with no problems

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Despite the bitterly cold temperatures and strong north winds, about 50 people were in front of Morgan Elementary School for their support rally and it appears to have gone well.

Those attending were holding signs that read “Morgan School Rocks,” “We Support Teachers, they rock” and “Bully Free Zone,” to name a few.

In a note to parents, school officials said last Friday that they respect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble, but took precautions just the same, saying they also must ensure that they have a safe learning environment. They had a lockdown of the school for two hours, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They held the noon recess for students inside. They also allowed parents to keep their children at home and considered it an excused absence.

Police were also present with patrol cars at each end of the block on 27th. Police Lt. John Moore said it appears to have been a pretty quiet event with no issues as far as police were concerned.

Some parents who have children at that school have been upset with how the district has responded to their complaints about a disruptive student and bullying.

The rally was held over the noon hour Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Officials tell us that there will be an informational meeting for parents of the school on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. This will be at the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center. They have invited school administrators and members of the Hutchinson School Board to also attend.

Hutch Fire responds to structure fire Monday

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Local firefighters were called to a structure fire Monday morning in the 500 block of East Avenue E. When they arrived, they found smoke coming from the attic of the residence.

The fire was controlled in about 15 minutes with units on scene for two hours.

Preliminary damage is estimated at $10,000. Damage was sustained to the walls and attic area around the fire place.

The cause of the fire appears to be combustible materials too close to the flue pipe of the fire place. There was one person at the residence, however, they were able to get out of the home uninjured.

The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m.

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HCF inmate bound over in charge of battery of correctional officer

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 30-year-old inmate at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility serving time for some very serious convictions was in court Monday for a preliminary hearing where he was bound over on a charge of battery of a law enforcement officer for an incident last year at the prison.

Apparently Douglas Anthony Kling was upset over the prison officer not responding to his demand to filed a grievance and starting making noise and kicking the door of his isolation cell. The officer, Jason Garcia says he tried to get Kling to calm down, but he didn’t so the officer opened the cell door and that’s when the confrontation started when Kling started to leave the cell. Garcia says he was struck a number of times by Kling, including in the nose.

Kling who has chosen to represent himself in this case was clearly not prepared for the hearing. He told Judge Joe McCarville that he thought they were only going to discuss whether he would be allowed to represent himself or not and was not prepared for the hearing. He repeatedly asked for a recess, partly because of not being prepared and also because of not receiving evidence the state had to be able to handle the hearing.

He also at one point requested that Judge McCarville recuse himself from the case because he also handles a discipline review at the prison over the same incident. The judge denied the request.

The charge is a level five person felony with a maximum sentence of over 11 years in prison and that would run consecutive to the sentence he’s currently serving. Kling is serving time for convictions in Marshall County for attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and criminal threat. He also has convictions for burglary out of Nemaha County. As it stands now, he’s not even eligible for parole until November 2040.

With him bound over for trial, the case now moves to arraignment in front of Judge Trish Rose next month.

Local man enters pleas in assault and drug case

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 33-year-old Hutchinson man who was arrested back in November after an altercation where he allegedly pointed and discharged a gun was in court Monday where he entered pleas in the case

Nicholas Espinoza entered pleas to aggravated assault, criminal possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal discharge of a firearm.

Espinoza was arrested after Jennifer Rutan told police that a Hispanic male pointed a gun in her direction as she and her husband drove west on a south side Hutchinson street. He was also accused of firing a gun in the air at some point. A volunteer officer heard a gunshot while in the area. They reportedly found a spent 40-caliber shell outside the home of Espinoza in the 100 block of East Campbell.

With the pleas entered in the case, Judge Trish Rose set sentencing for February 27.

Espinoza has previous felony convictions for drugs going back to May of 2011 that makes it illegal for him to have any type of weapon and could effect how much time he gets in prison.

Hutch woman pleads guilty to false tax claim, firearms charge in federal court

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WICHITA, Kan. — A 40-year-old Hutchinson woman pleaded guilty Monday to filing a false tax return and violating a federal law prohibiting her from having a gun.

Rhonda J. Simmons pleaded guilty to one count of presenting a false tax claim and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. In her plea, she admitted that on April 15, 2012, she prepared a false income tax return seeking a refund of $3,014.

On Aug. 14, 2012, the Hutchinson Police Department executed a search warrant on the residence where she was living. They seized a 20 gauge shotgun belonging to Simmons. She was prohibited from possessing a firearm because she had been convicted of a felony in 2007 in Georgia.

Sentencing is set for March 30. She faces a maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on the firearm charge, and a maximum penalty of five years and a fine up to $250,000 on the tax charge.


Police investigate car crash into Newton retirement home, killing 1

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NEWTON, Kan. (AP) — Newton police say a woman might have hit the wrong pedal before her car drove into a retirement home, killing an 82-year-old resident.

Police Lt. Scott Powell says Wanda Dyck died at a hospital Sunday after the accident Saturday at the Asbury Park Retirement Homes in Newton.

KAKE-TV reports a car driven by a 52-year-old woman jumped a curb, went onto an ice-covered pond and then plowed into Dyck’s apartment. The ceiling collapsed and Dyck was buried under debris.

The driver suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.

Powell says the staff of the home was able to get the other nine residents out of their rooms without any injuries.

He says investigators are awaiting toxicology reports but it appears the driver simply hit the gas instead of the brake.

Talk20 Hutch event coming later this month

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Talk20 Hutch is coming up on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Hutchinson Public Library at 9th & Main. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Talk20 Hutch brings people together to learn, listen, and engage over a variety of topics. The event is free and open to the public. The after party is at Carl’s Bar, 103 N. Main St.

Ten community members show 20 photographs and speak for only 20 seconds per slide (a total of a little over 6 minutes). The slides are on a timer, so the format is set. The total time of the event is around 90 minutes, including a 10 minute intermission halfway through.

“This should be a fascinating evening,” Patsy Terrell, one of the organizers, said. “Presentations include everything from wine making to storm chasing.”

These are the participants for Talk20 Hutch:

Brady Scott – Born to Draw

Randy Key – Key2Music

Ann Richardson – Autographed Handkerchiefs … Nothing to Sneeze At

Stacy Hornbeck – Lily: Canine Canvas

Taylor Harris – A Varied Road in My Life

Gale Wall – Digital Cemetery Walk: Every Stone has a Story, and They are Waiting to be Told

Jonathan Conard – What Makes a Great Hiking Trail & Where to Find One in Kansas

Petra Silic & Lexi Turner – The World of Tall Girls

Pam Paulsen – Chemistry in a Bottle

Jon Powell – Spring time in Kansas, Hunting for Mother Nature’s Fury

For additional information, check www.talk20hutch.com.

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Man convicted of kidnapping scheduled for hearing for criminal threat

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 32-year-old Hutchinson man found guilty of kidnapping and sentenced to over 18 years in prison is scheduled to be back in court on another matter Wednesday.

Todd Lloyd is charged with making a criminal threat. The state alleges that he threatened the life of two officers, Sgt. Josh Radloff and Sgt. Eric Buller, who were involved in the kidnapping case. After being found guilty in the kidnapping case, he allegedly threatened to kill the officers if he ever got out of jail. The case is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday. This is alleged to have occurred back in October.

The kidnapping case against Lloyd goes back to April 23 of last year when he came close to being shot by two Hutchinson Police officers during an altercation where he held his girlfriend at knife point. He eventually threw the knives down and, after a brief struggle, was taken into custody.

The hearing is scheduled in front of Magistrate Judge Randy McEwen, however as is the case with all hearings, they are subject to last minute continuances.

Parolee expected back in court in aggravated burglary case

Lucas Willhite

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 36-year-old Partridge man jailed last week after he’s alleged to have entered a home and other properties without permission is scheduled for a status hearing on Wednesday. Lucas Willhite is suspected of aggravated burglary, burglary, theft and criminal damage.

His arrest coming after a number of reports starting in December of him entering properties or attempting to enter properties without permission. In one case, a woman woke up to see him standing at her bedroom door.

His bond was set at $25,750.

Willhite is on parole for convictions for burglary and possession of drugs out of Chautauqua County. He was paroled here in Reno County back on Oct. 10.

Suspect in drug distribution case scheduled for court Wednesday

Bruce Alexander

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 35-year-old parolee jailed after a search was done on his residence and drugs were found is scheduled to be back in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.

Bruce Alexander II, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, criminal possession of a firearm, defacing, defacing identification marks on a firearm and personal use drug paraphernalia.

A drug related search was served on his home back on Oct. 22 and officers say they found new and used packaging materials, digital scales with crystal residue, a glass pipe with burnt residue, a Benelli 12-gauge shotgun with the serial number filed off and two grams of methamphetamine.

Bruce remains jailed on an $18,000 bond.

County Commission approves moving ahead with secure entrance

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Commissioners Tuesday approved moving ahead with adding a more secure entrance to the Reno County Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center, once the new jail is complete. Jeff Lane with Treanor Architects was on hand and gave the commissioners two options of where to put the entrance. They decided in the end to go with the one that would be farther east and closer to the courthouse itself.

The commission seemed to agree with Sheriff Randy Henderson, who was in favor of the plan to build it farther east, saying it would be more accommodating for those called to jury duty.

The commission also discussed expanding the county commission to five members, however, Commissioner Dan Deming’s request to at least study the idea and perhaps form a citizen committee met with some resistance from Commission Chair James Schlickau, who questioned the need. Commissioner Brad Dillon seemed opened to the study but says he doesn’t think it will go anywhere.

The decision on changing districts and expanding the commission is up to the commission itself, but Deming wants a citizen committee to study that idea. That brought extended discussion with County Counselor Joe O’Sullivan pointing out that changing the districts is a commission decision by law.

In the end, they made no decision, however, it will likely come up again at future commission meetings. Deming noted some other area counties that have five commissioners, including Harvey, Butler and most recently Saline County.

The commission did elect James Schlickau as commission chair for another year with Commissioner Deming as the co-chair.

They also approved a contract with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the replacement of a bridge on Maple Grove Road about two and a quarter miles east of Langdon Road and the closure of the bridge on west 95th, one mile north and a quarter of a mile west of Sego Road and K-96 Highway. This item was really up for discussion only, but Commissioner Dillon made a motion to approve it and the other two commissioners agreed, so it was approved.

EMS responds to Buhler High School (BREAKING NEWS)

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BUHLER, Kan. — Reno County EMS responded around 9:40 this morning to Buhler High School to a report of the possible Buhler High Schooloverdose of two students.

The Buhler School District tells hutchpost.com that they are still trying to piece the details together, and would only say two students became ill in the weight room. Reno County 911 indicated that the incident involved two students ages 17 and 18. As with such situations, the details are still very preliminary.

911 confirmed that one student was in serious condition, while the other appeared to be less serious. Both were taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment.  No word on what the students might have ingested, if it was indeed an overdose, or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Stay with hutchpost.com for more information.

Birth rate up in Reno County

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — While the birth rate in the state dropped in 2013, it actually inched up by a kdhefraction in Reno County.

In the latest numbers provided by the state bureau of vital statistics, there were 743 births in Reno County in 2013, compared with 742 the year before. Breaking down the numbers by age groups, there were no births to those under age 15. Two hundred seventeen babies were born to mothers age 20-24, 248 were born to women age 25-29 and there were 135 births to women age 30-34. The report also shows 55 live births to mothers age 35-39 and 15 births came from mothers over the age of 40.

In Kansas, the number of babies born fell to 77,373 in 2013, compared with 80,369 in 2012.

 

Alcoa reports strong 4Q earnings

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NEW YORK — Lightweight metals leader Alcoa Monday reported a jump in fourth quarter and full-year 2014 alcoa logoprofits, culminating a year of significant transformation for the Company. Alcoa is reshaping its portfolio for profitable growth by building its innovative, multi-material value-add businesses and by creating a globally competitive commodity business.

In fourth quarter 2014, Alcoa reported net income of $159 million, or $0.11 per share, which includes $273 million in special items largely tied to previously announced restructurings in the upstream and midstream businesses, aligned with the Company’s objective of enhancing its portfolio.

Year-over-year, fourth quarter 2014 results are up from a net loss of $2.3 billion, or $2.19 per share. Excluding the impact of special items, fourth quarter 2014 net income was $432 million, or $0.33 per share, which rose significantly from fourth quarter 2013 net income of $40 million, or $0.04 per share.

Fourth quarter 2014 revenue was $6.4 billion, up 14 percent from $5.6 billion in fourth quarter 2013. Higher sales in Alcoa’s value-add businesses, comprising the mid and downstream, favorable metal prices and energy sales drove the company’s year-over-year revenue increase.


Corrections officers assaulted at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At approximately 9:21 p.m. Tuesday, three corrections officers at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility-Central Unit (HCF-CU) were attacked by several known inmates in two separate incidents. All three officers sustained injuries and were taken to the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment by facility staff and later released. Names of the officers are not being released due to the ongoing investigation.

Two inmates were taken into custody and placed in the Administrative Segregation unit.

The facility’s Emergency Staff Services unit was called in to assist the injured officers and their families at the hospital.

The HCF-CU is currently on lockdown status. All inmate movement throughout the central unit is suspended until further notice.

Due to the ongoing investigation, no additional information will be released.

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Great Bend man arrested again in Reno County on meth charges

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 38-year-old Great Bend man is jailed here in Reno County after he allegedly made a drug sale at the Kwik Shop in Haven. Apparently Eduardo Nunez parked at the store and went inside. DEU officers located a red and white can and found a baggie with a crystal-like substance inside that is believed to be methamphetamine. It weighed about 31 grams. A large amount of cash was found inside the console of the vehicle Nunez was driving.

Potential charges include possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and no tax stamp. In court, the bond was left at $40,000. He is expected back in court next Wednesday to hear formal charges.

It was about a month ago that he was arrested here in Reno County on drug charges and an outstanding warrant after a traffic stop.

Charges in the earlier case include possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of hydrocodone, no tax stamp, driving while suspended, and no proof of insurance. He also had an outstanding warrant out of Barton County.

He was stopped at Arlington and Halstead Road, south of Yoder, by a Reno County Sheriff Deputy for going 84 in a 55 mph zone.

In this latest case, he was believed to have been coming from Wichita and was being observed by the Reno County Drug Unit.

Hearing on state’s motion in multiple burglary case set for Thursday

Joseph Paul Jones Jr.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The man suspected of committing 19 local burglaries back in the early morning hours of May 14 of last year is scheduled to be in court Thursday over the state’s motion to include prior bad acts evidence when the case goes to trial next week.

Joseph Paul Jones Jr. is charged with a total of 45 charges, including the original 19 counts of burglary. The state added two additional felony counts, which includes felony theft and felony criminal damage to property. The rest are various misdemeanor charges of criminal damage and theft.

The state alleges that, between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m., 20 local businesses were entered by prying open doors or breaking the glass windows with a crow bar. Jones allegedly cut the telephone lines on several of the businesses before making entry. During the investigation, police found surveillance video of the suspect entering Papa Murphy’s Pizza located in the State Fair Shopping Center at 2420 N. Main. Pictures were taken from the video and sent to his parole officer in Missouri. That officer testified at the preliminary hearing that it’s a high probability that it was Jones involved in the local burglaries.

Judge Trish Rose will decide whether to allow the state to present evidence of crimes Jones committed in Missouri and other places.

The trial is scheduled to begin next Tuesday.

Parolee formally charged in aggravated burglary case

Lucas Willhite

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 36-year-old Partridge man jailed last week after he allegedly entered a home and other properties without permission is scheduled for a status hearing on Wednesday.

Lucas Willhite is now charged with two counts of aggravated burglary and burglary. According to the complaint the state filed, the charges all occurred on Dec. 31.

Bond remains at $25,750.

Willhite is on parole for convictions for burglary and possession of drugs out of Chautauqua County. He was paroled here in Reno County back on Oct. 10.

Hearing in drug distribution case continued for plea negotiations

Bruce Alexander

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 35-year-old parolee jailed after drugs were found in a search of his residence was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday and everyone showed up. But, they ended up continuing the case because of plea negotiations.

Bruce Alexander II is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, criminal possession of a firearm, defacing, defacing identification marks on a firearm and personal use drug paraphernalia.

A drug-related search was served on his home back on Oct. 22 and officers say they found new and used packaging materials, digital scales with crystal residue, a glass pipe with burnt residue, a Benelli 12-gauge shotgun with the serial number filed off and two grams of methamphetamine.

Bruce remains jailed on an $18,000 bond and the case is being placed back on a future waiver-status docket to see how the negotiations are going, or if an agreement has been reached.

Kansas man honored with ESGR Patriot Award

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Jess Parks is presented the ESGR Patriot Award by Dennis Hansen, ESGR Area Chairman

Jess Parks is presented the ESGR Patriot Award by Dennis Hansen, ESGR Area Chairman

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced that Jess Parks with Jomax was honored with a Patriot Award Dec. 23 in recognition of extraordinary support of Spc. Ryan Dryer, his employee and a member of 1438th Multi-Role Bridge Company, Army National Guard located in Macon, Mo.

According to ESGR State Chairman Walt Frederick, “the Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees.”

Dryer said “Jess hired me August 20th not knowing I had to drive to Missouri for Drill the 23rd and the 24th of the same month. I had told him that I had to leave for the weekend after he hired me and he was more than happy to let me off. Two weeks later on the 13th and 14th of September I had to report back to drill. Once again he was fine with it. He understands that drill is supposed to only be once a month. The weekend of the 27th and 28th my unit advised that October drill was not only the following weekend (Oct. 3-5) but it would be a two and a half day event. I was stressed to the point I thought I was going to lose my job because of the inconvenience the military was creating for my employer. At Jomax we work on the pipeline in Kansas Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The company is under stress when employees do not show up, yet Jess Parks was always understanding and supportive of my time off, even with short notice. I recommend Jess Parks for a higher award than the ‘My Boss is a Patriot’ award for the following reasons:

“He discusses my military duties with my immediate supervisor (Gary Stigall) and was more than happy to let me off for military training. Mr. Parks has paid me for the time off for military duty,” Dryer said.

Jess Parks accepted the award from Dennis Hansen, Kansas ESGR Area Chairman. Afterward, Jess Parks signed a Statement of Support recognizing the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) on behalf of Jomax.

For more information about ESGR Outreach Programs, or ESGR volunteer opportunities, call 1-800-336-4590 or visit www.ESGR.mil.

Lockdown partially lifted at Hutchinson Correctional Facility

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The lockdown at Hutchinson Correctional Facility-Central Unit was partially lifted early Thursday. In a media release, the Kansas Department of Corrections reported inmate movement has resumed in all but the cell house where Tuesday night’s incident occurred. This cell house will remain on lockdown status with inmate movement suspended until further notice.

On Tuesday, inmates in two separate incidents attacked three corrections officers at the prison’s Central Unit.

All three officers sustained injuries and were taken to the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment by facility staff and later released. The incident remains under investigation.

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2 hospitalized after Suburban runs a stop sign near St. John

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Screen Shot 2014-07-03 at 5.13.15 AMST. JOHN, Kan.- Two people were injured in an accident just after 7 a.m. on Thursday in Stafford County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Suburban driven by Cesario Gonzalez, 82, Hutchinson, MN., was northbound on U.S. 281 three miles south of St. John.

The vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a 2010 Chevy Suburban driven by Jody L. Suiter, 44, Macksville, that was eastbound on U.S. 50.

Suiter’s vehicle entered the northeast ditch and struck a KDOT sign.

Gonzalez and a passenger Rebecca Gonzalez, 80, Hutchinson, MN., were transported to the Stafford County Hospital.

The KHP reported Suiter was possibly injured but not transported to treatment. A teenage passenger in her vehicle was not injured.

The KHP reported all were properly restrained at the time of the accident.

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