Correction: County Counselor Patrick Hoffman will be making the presentation to the county commission on the solar process rather than County Planner Mark Vonachen. Hutch Post regrets the error.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will hear from County Counselor Patrick Hoffman about where the Planning and Zoning board is in the solar regulation writing process at their meeting on Wednesday.

According to agenda documents, the process of creating solar regulations started with staff creating a draft set of regulations for the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission for them to have an orderly document to work from. This allows for creating regulations to be much easier and productive. 

From the time regulations are being created, the Planning and Zoning members can search for information relevant to solar and the public can send information to staff by a written document or email. They can also call staff at any time to ask questions or state their concerns.

All written or emailed information received from the public is sent to all members, prior to the next scheduled meeting. This public information is used to help create regulations.

This process continues until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have enough information and have created regulations that would become a final draft. This final draft is then reviewed by the County Counselor for possible changes and sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final review and made available to the public. 

Now that the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have regulations close to being finalized, a public hearing date can be scheduled. This is the stage of creating regulations the board is currently in. The public hearing is left open until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes everyone has had an opportunity to voice their views or to recommend changes to the regulations.

Once the public hearing is closed, public comments are no longer allowed. At that time, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes necessary changes to the regulations draft, due to new public information or chooses to send the regulations to the County Commission with a recommendation to approve the regulations as submitted.

Solar regulations being a legislative action, the County Commissioners can open the subject for public comments and keep it open as long as they choose and they then have options available at their level to send it back for further review, approve as written or change the regulations without sending them back, this requires four of five commissioners to agree to the exact changes.

The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse.

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 </figure>Correction: County Counselor Patrick Hoffman will be making the presentation to the county commission on the solar process rather than County Planner Mark Vonachen. Hutch Post regrets the error.HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will hear from County Counselor Patrick Hoffman about where the Planning and Zoning board is in the solar regulation writing process at their meeting on Wednesday.According to agenda documents, the process of creating solar regulations started with staff creating a draft set of regulations for the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission for them to have an orderly document to work from. This allows for creating regulations to be much easier and productive. From the time regulations are being created, the Planning and Zoning members can search for information relevant to solar and the public can send information to staff by a written document or email. They can also call staff at any time to ask questions or state their concerns.All written or emailed information received from the public is sent to all members, prior to the next scheduled meeting. This public information is used to help create regulations.This process continues until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have enough information and have created regulations that would become a final draft. This final draft is then reviewed by the County Counselor for possible changes and sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final review and made available to the public. Now that the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have regulations close to being finalized, a public hearing date can be scheduled. This is the stage of creating regulations the board is currently in. The public hearing is left open until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes everyone has had an opportunity to voice their views or to recommend changes to the regulations.Once the public hearing is closed, public comments are no longer allowed. At that time, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes necessary changes to the regulations draft, due to new public information or chooses to send the regulations to the County Commission with a recommendation to approve the regulations as submitted.Solar regulations being a legislative action, the County Commissioners can open the subject for public comments and keep it open as long as they choose and they then have options available at their level to send it back for further review, approve as written or change the regulations without sending them back, this requires four of five commissioners to agree to the exact changes.The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse.<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;

County Commission to hear about solar regs process Wednesday

NICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff's deputies are reviewing security footage after the Kwik Shop in Nickerson was robbed early Monday.

According to the Sheriff's office, they were called just before 1 a.m. and the suspect was&nbsp;reported to be armed with a pistol and money was taken from the cash register.

The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male and approximately 5’8” in height. 

If you have any information about this robbery please call Det. VanScyoc at 620 694-2735. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 620 694-2666 or 800 222-TIPS.  Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest of a felony offender.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Reno County Sheriff's OfficeNICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff's deputies are reviewing security footage after the Kwik Shop in Nickerson was robbed early Monday.According to the Sheriff's office, they were called just before 1 a.m. and the suspect was&nbsp;reported to be armed with a pistol and money was taken from the cash register.The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male and approximately 5’8” in height. If you have any information about this robbery please call Det. VanScyoc at 620 694-2735. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 620 694-2666 or 800 222-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest of a felony offender.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Reno County authorities investigating early Monday robbery

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — To date, Reno County and Hutchinson have received approximately $240,000 through the Kansas State Attorney General’s Office for their respective Kansas Fights Addictions Funds.

In order to best meet the needs of our community, the Reno County Health Department has convened an Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee, made up of a variety of community stakeholders who have looked at the data available for Reno County, identified goals and measures of success for the City of Hutchinson and Reno County as a whole as well as identified the abatement strategies that should be prioritized. This committee is tasked with making sure that the Reno County Fights Addiction Fund is spent sustainably and in ways which may boost efforts currently happening within Reno County. The Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee is requesting proposals for grant funding from the Kansas Fights Addictions Fund.

To be eligible, proposals must come from organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) and serve Reno County, Kansas. Special purpose units of government may apply for support of innovative projects. Community groups who do not have a 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor. Grant proposals from individuals or non-qualifying organizations will not be considered.

Proposals will be accepted between September 11 and October 16, 2023. Send completed proposals to <a href="mailto:candace.davidson@renogov.org">candace.davidson@renogov.org</a> by October 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Contact Candace Davidson with any questions, 620-259-8463.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — To date, Reno County and Hutchinson have received approximately $240,000 through the Kansas State Attorney General’s Office for their respective Kansas Fights Addictions Funds.In order to best meet the needs of our community, the Reno County Health Department has convened an Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee, made up of a variety of community stakeholders who have looked at the data available for Reno County, identified goals and measures of success for the City of Hutchinson and Reno County as a whole as well as identified the abatement strategies that should be prioritized. This committee is tasked with making sure that the Reno County Fights Addiction Fund is spent sustainably and in ways which may boost efforts currently happening within Reno County. The Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee is requesting proposals for grant funding from the Kansas Fights Addictions Fund.To be eligible, proposals must come from organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) and serve Reno County, Kansas. Special purpose units of government may apply for support of innovative projects. Community groups who do not have a 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor. Grant proposals from individuals or non-qualifying organizations will not be considered.Proposals will be accepted between September 11 and October 16, 2023. Send completed proposals to <a href="mailto:candace.davidson@renogov.org">candace.davidson@renogov.org</a> by October 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Contact Candace Davidson with any questions, 620-259-8463.<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;

Request for Proposals-Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman is looking at what the Board of Education and the district need to do to fulfill the new law that allows for open enrollment. It is a challenge.

"Open enrollment really is referring to out of district students applying into your district to come," Couchman said. "If you live in district, no questions asked, you are automatically accepted, by law. Open enrollment is for out of district students who want to come to a school system. Everybody in Reno County right now takes out of district students. This law, in my opinion, has created a little bit of work for us, because we take them anyway, as long as they meet our requirements. I think everybody has the same ones. They have good attendance, they are on track to graduate and their behavior is good. Pretty much every school in Reno County takes students because of our declining enrollment area, I think."

School districts are creating new policy on who they will take and why.

"You have to have a policy on how you will accept them," Couchman said. "You have to have a hearing for that policy. That policy has to be set in December, so everybody's going to be having a hearing. You're going to have to advertise it in the newspaper of your hearing and then you will adopt your policy. That policy states, what is your procedure for accepting out of district students?"

2024 will be busy as the actual numbers are dealt with.

"I believe it's in January, you have to set capacity and talk about the capacity of how many students per grade level, like a student-teacher ratio K-8. You could do building total capacity at the high school. The law says that you have to do it by student to teacher ratio in K-8. The board has to adopt that capacity off a recommendation, obviously. Then June comes, anyone who is interested in coming to your school that's out of district would apply and in July, you have a lottery."

Couchman said some school districts will likely have to move up fall enrollment to during or right after the end of the previous school year in order to know who is coming back and who is not to set the right numbers for the following year.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman is looking at what the Board of Education and the district need to do to fulfill the new law that allows for open enrollment. It is a challenge."Open enrollment really is referring to out of district students applying into your district to come," Couchman said. "If you live in district, no questions asked, you are automatically accepted, by law. Open enrollment is for out of district students who want to come to a school system. Everybody in Reno County right now takes out of district students. This law, in my opinion, has created a little bit of work for us, because we take them anyway, as long as they meet our requirements. I think everybody has the same ones. They have good attendance, they are on track to graduate and their behavior is good. Pretty much every school in Reno County takes students because of our declining enrollment area, I think."School districts are creating new policy on who they will take and why."You have to have a policy on how you will accept them," Couchman said. "You have to have a hearing for that policy. That policy has to be set in December, so everybody's going to be having a hearing. You're going to have to advertise it in the newspaper of your hearing and then you will adopt your policy. That policy states, what is your procedure for accepting out of district students?"2024 will be busy as the actual numbers are dealt with."I believe it's in January, you have to set capacity and talk about the capacity of how many students per grade level, like a student-teacher ratio K-8. You could do building total capacity at the high school. The law says that you have to do it by student to teacher ratio in K-8. The board has to adopt that capacity off a recommendation, obviously. Then June comes, anyone who is interested in coming to your school that's out of district would apply and in July, you have a lottery."Couchman said some school districts will likely have to move up fall enrollment to during or right after the end of the previous school year in order to know who is coming back and who is not to set the right numbers for the following year.<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;

Couchman: Open enrollment will create additional paperwork

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation requests proposals for 2023 Changemakers at Work grants.

Changemakers at Work grants are open to Reno County residents and organizations who have great ideas for bringing community members together on projects that spark community spirit and pride, increase social capital, and build on communities' assets and unique qualities through placemaking. Awards range from $250 to $2,500.

Proposals must come from 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Reno County. Individuals or groups that do not have a 501(c)(3) designation must obtain a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.

Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 6 via the foundation’s online portal. To learn more about grant requirements and to access the application portal, visit <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yc4ejra7">tinyurl.com/yc4ejra7</a>.

To read about the kinds of projects previously funded through Changemakers at Work grants, visit tinyurl.com/yc6kx5tk.

Hutchinson Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen Reno County communities. Since 1989, the foundation has made grants of more than $93 million.

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 </figure>Hutchinson Community FoundationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation requests proposals for 2023 Changemakers at Work grants.Changemakers at Work grants are open to Reno County residents and organizations who have great ideas for bringing community members together on projects that spark community spirit and pride, increase social capital, and build on communities' assets and unique qualities through placemaking. Awards range from $250 to $2,500.Proposals must come from 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Reno County. Individuals or groups that do not have a 501(c)(3) designation must obtain a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 6 via the foundation’s online portal. To learn more about grant requirements and to access the application portal, visit <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yc4ejra7">tinyurl.com/yc4ejra7</a>.To read about the kinds of projects previously funded through Changemakers at Work grants, visit tinyurl.com/yc6kx5tk.Grants will be awarded in November.Hutchinson Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen Reno County communities. Since 1989, the foundation has made grants of more than $93 million.<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;

Community foundation accepting grant proposals

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann said at the Kansas State Fair over the weekend, even though the federal fiscal year ends at the end of the month, the Farm Bill is not done.

"I'm frustrated with how slowly it's going," Mann said. "That said, I think we are making progress. I think the committee's done a good job listening to producers. We're working our tail off to make sure that this is a Farm Bill that works for our Kansas ag producers, which is the most important thing."

U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall used an analogy from his days in obstetric practice.

"This is my second farm bill," Marshall said. "I know a little bit more about obstetrics than I do a farm bill, as a matter of fact, I saw two kids I delivered over in the sheep showing program, as well. If the farm bill was a pregnant mom, I'd say, we're a week overdue and it's time to induce her."

Marshall would rather see the farm bill finished than just an extension, but an extension is what appears most likely at this point in the process.

"As agriculture goes, so goes Kansas," Marshall said. "What a farm bill does is give us a great amount of certainty. It allows our producers to make a five year plan, rather than a one year plan. When you're an ag lender, it helps you understand, are we going to be able to make this payment year three, year four, year five, as well. I think that's the struggle before us. I think the biggest impediment to getting a farm bill done is our $33 trillion national debt. This country is spending $700 billion on interest."

The other problem is that in an inflationary economy, more people in poverty need to use the food programs that are actually now the majority of the funds disbursed within a farm bill and the underlying food costs more.

"In 2018, we budgeted, we'd be spending $65 billion for food stamps, for the nutrition programs, $65 billion. The last two years, we're spending $180 billion a year, almost triple. We could dive down to why that's happening, but nevertheless, we've went from $65 billion to $180 billion and as we look at a budget for this farm bill, they are saying it's going to go down to $120 billion. It's hard for me, as a former business owner, to square all that."

It's likely that full language for the farm bill won't even be finalized to be hashed over until at least November.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann said at the Kansas State Fair over the weekend, even though the federal fiscal year ends at the end of the month, the Farm Bill is not done."I'm frustrated with how slowly it's going," Mann said. "That said, I think we are making progress. I think the committee's done a good job listening to producers. We're working our tail off to make sure that this is a Farm Bill that works for our Kansas ag producers, which is the most important thing."U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall used an analogy from his days in obstetric practice."This is my second farm bill," Marshall said. "I know a little bit more about obstetrics than I do a farm bill, as a matter of fact, I saw two kids I delivered over in the sheep showing program, as well. If the farm bill was a pregnant mom, I'd say, we're a week overdue and it's time to induce her."Marshall would rather see the farm bill finished than just an extension, but an extension is what appears most likely at this point in the process."As agriculture goes, so goes Kansas," Marshall said. "What a farm bill does is give us a great amount of certainty. It allows our producers to make a five year plan, rather than a one year plan. When you're an ag lender, it helps you understand, are we going to be able to make this payment year three, year four, year five, as well. I think that's the struggle before us. I think the biggest impediment to getting a farm bill done is our $33 trillion national debt. This country is spending $700 billion on interest."The other problem is that in an inflationary economy, more people in poverty need to use the food programs that are actually now the majority of the funds disbursed within a farm bill and the underlying food costs more."In 2018, we budgeted, we'd be spending $65 billion for food stamps, for the nutrition programs, $65 billion. The last two years, we're spending $180 billion a year, almost triple. We could dive down to why that's happening, but nevertheless, we've went from $65 billion to $180 billion and as we look at a budget for this farm bill, they are saying it's going to go down to $120 billion. It's hard for me, as a former business owner, to square all that."It's likely that full language for the farm bill won't even be finalized to be hashed over until at least November.<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;

Mann and Marshall: Slow going is frustrating, but farm bill must be right

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Reno County has partnered with IdeaTek and Hutchinson Community Foundation to provide Bigs and Littles the opportunity to visit this year’s Kansas State Fair.

Both community sponsors have donated tickets to the program that will cover the admission for matches attending the fair, Sept 8-17.

Based in Buhler, IdeaTek is an internet service provider dedicated to the mission of connecting communities across Kansas with affordable, high-speed fiber internet. Employees take pride in being active participants in the communities they live and work.&nbsp;

"At IdeaTek, we believe that supporting organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters is essential to building stronger, more connected communities," said James Krstolich, community and public relations manager at IdeaTek. "We are thrilled to give these young individuals and their mentors the chance to enjoy a day of fun and bonding at the Kansas State Fair, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime."

Hutchinson Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen communities across Reno County. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $93 million to organizations.

“Grants from Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Fund for Reno County support the important work of Reno County nonprofit organizations, and we are proud to help make this special experience at the Kansas State Fair possible for area Bigs and Littles and help them build strong relationships,” said Sarah Blake, Hutchinson Community Foundation program officer.

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters strives to provide matches with low- to no-cost activities. This is accomplished through generous community partners.

“I’ve taken my Little to the fair for the past four years, and we both enjoy and look forward to this outing when it comes around," said Alyssa Danler, Big Sister and match support specialist at the organization. "Having some of the expenses covered gives us more opportunities as a match during this time of year, and it allows us to build even more memories that I know will be cherished by the both of us for a long time."

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 </figure>IdeaTekHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Reno County has partnered with IdeaTek and Hutchinson Community Foundation to provide Bigs and Littles the opportunity to visit this year’s Kansas State Fair.Both community sponsors have donated tickets to the program that will cover the admission for matches attending the fair, Sept 8-17.Based in Buhler, IdeaTek is an internet service provider dedicated to the mission of connecting communities across Kansas with affordable, high-speed fiber internet. Employees take pride in being active participants in the communities they live and work.&nbsp;"At IdeaTek, we believe that supporting organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters is essential to building stronger, more connected communities," said James Krstolich, community and public relations manager at IdeaTek. "We are thrilled to give these young individuals and their mentors the chance to enjoy a day of fun and bonding at the Kansas State Fair, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime."Hutchinson Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen communities across Reno County. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $93 million to organizations.“Grants from Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Fund for Reno County support the important work of Reno County nonprofit organizations, and we are proud to help make this special experience at the Kansas State Fair possible for area Bigs and Littles and help them build strong relationships,” said Sarah Blake, Hutchinson Community Foundation program officer.Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters strives to provide matches with low- to no-cost activities. This is accomplished through generous community partners.“I’ve taken my Little to the fair for the past four years, and we both enjoy and look forward to this outing when it comes around," said Alyssa Danler, Big Sister and match support specialist at the organization. "Having some of the expenses covered gives us more opportunities as a match during this time of year, and it allows us to build even more memories that I know will be cherished by the both of us for a long time."<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 Sponsorship sends Reno County Big Brothers Big Sisters Matches to Fair

Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher

I am not a great lover of sports, but I have always enjoyed America’s favorite pastime: baseball. My uncle regularly took us to watch the Brewers play at the old County Stadium in Milwaukee. Game days were long because we lived three hours from the stadium, but we never complained.

We were the first wave of die-hard Sausage Race speculators. We enjoyed pitching changes because there was always hope the relief pitcher would ride the Harley Davidson to the mound instead of walking. The rousing rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” followed by “Roll Out the Barrels” during the seventh-inning stretch were sacred. And if the Brewers hit a homerun, Bernie Brewer would slide into his giant frosted mug to celebrate. County Stadium’s fan experience made me a life-long fan.

Since the pandemic, we hadn’t been to a new baseball stadium, which has slowed our effort to visit all the MLB stadiums. I planted the seed earlier this summer that we should go east to see some parks. Planning a vacation that requires plane tickets is a bit like spinning a roulette wheel when you live on a farm. It is hard for a farmer to commit with confidence but after some persuasion I got a tentative yes to make refundable plans for a whirlwind four-day weekend, to see three parks in three cities and prayed for rain.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Our first stop was Philadelphia, home of the cheesesteak. On principle, I committed to only eating cheesesteaks while there and was not disappointed by a Segway tour of cheesesteak restaurants. In all, we tried five including the original Pat’s and sampled the Philly Taco (full cheesesteak wrapped in a large slice of pizza) eating challenge. When we couldn’t eat anymore, we made our way to Citizen’s Bank Park to watch the defending World Series Champion Phillies take on the Cardinals. We always root for the home team (unless the Royals or Brewers are in town). We joined in the excitement every time the home team hit a home run to ring the giant LED Liberty Bell. Overall, this was the best stadium of our trip without a bad seat in the house and a great fan experience. I also got to try the “new this season” stadium offering, a cheesesteak egg roll.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A few quick train rides took us to Citi Field in Queens, home of the Mets. Several years ago we watched the Royals at Yankee stadium and were disappointed in the lackluster fan experience, which landed the park at the bottom of my list. I was nervous the Mets would be the same, but I was wrong. Watching for the homerun Big Apple and catching the view from Shea Bridge are a few of their fun customs. We ended up sitting amongst Angels fans having a blast cheering their team to victory. Citi Field had the best food of the parks we visited; I highly recommend the loaded fries.

The famous Fenway Park in Boston was our last stop. The park’s unique design, featuring the giant “Green Monster” wall, is because the park couldn’t expand the outfield because of buildings around the stadium. Nostalgia hit me hard when we entered the park as I am pretty sure it hasn’t really been updated over the years; it took me back to the baseball games of my childhood. Our favorite here were the fans; they had so much pride in their team and stadium.

Baseball games are great for family bonding and great memories; every park has its own culture, history and ambiance. We’re halfway through the list and I can’t wait to plan our next baseball adventure.

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

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 </figure>Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancherI am not a great lover of sports, but I have always enjoyed America’s favorite pastime: baseball. My uncle regularly took us to watch the Brewers play at the old County Stadium in Milwaukee. Game days were long because we lived three hours from the stadium, but we never complained.We were the first wave of die-hard Sausage Race speculators. We enjoyed pitching changes because there was always hope the relief pitcher would ride the Harley Davidson to the mound instead of walking. The rousing rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” followed by “Roll Out the Barrels” during the seventh-inning stretch were sacred. And if the Brewers hit a homerun, Bernie Brewer would slide into his giant frosted mug to celebrate. County Stadium’s fan experience made me a life-long fan.Since the pandemic, we hadn’t been to a new baseball stadium, which has slowed our effort to visit all the MLB stadiums. I planted the seed earlier this summer that we should go east to see some parks. Planning a vacation that requires plane tickets is a bit like spinning a roulette wheel when you live on a farm. It is hard for a farmer to commit with confidence but after some persuasion I got a tentative yes to make refundable plans for a whirlwind four-day weekend, to see three parks in three cities and prayed for rain.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Our first stop was Philadelphia, home of the cheesesteak. On principle, I committed to only eating cheesesteaks while there and was not disappointed by a Segway tour of cheesesteak restaurants. In all, we tried five including the original Pat’s and sampled the Philly Taco (full cheesesteak wrapped in a large slice of pizza) eating challenge. When we couldn’t eat anymore, we made our way to Citizen’s Bank Park to watch the defending World Series Champion Phillies take on the Cardinals. We always root for the home team (unless the Royals or Brewers are in town). We joined in the excitement every time the home team hit a home run to ring the giant LED Liberty Bell. Overall, this was the best stadium of our trip without a bad seat in the house and a great fan experience. I also got to try the “new this season” stadium offering, a cheesesteak egg roll.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A few quick train rides took us to Citi Field in Queens, home of the Mets. Several years ago we watched the Royals at Yankee stadium and were disappointed in the lackluster fan experience, which landed the park at the bottom of my list. I was nervous the Mets would be the same, but I was wrong. Watching for the homerun Big Apple and catching the view from Shea Bridge are a few of their fun customs. We ended up sitting amongst Angels fans having a blast cheering their team to victory. Citi Field had the best food of the parks we visited; I highly recommend the loaded fries.The famous Fenway Park in Boston was our last stop. The park’s unique design, featuring the giant “Green Monster” wall, is because the park couldn’t expand the outfield because of buildings around the stadium. Nostalgia hit me hard when we entered the park as I am pretty sure it hasn’t really been updated over the years; it took me back to the baseball games of my childhood. Our favorite here were the fans; they had so much pride in their team and stadium.Baseball games are great for family bonding and great memories; every park has its own culture, history and ambiance. We’re halfway through the list and I can’t wait to plan our next baseball adventure."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Adventures in baseball

Tasty Tuesday&nbsp; | $3 concessions at participating vendors

Connie's Funnel Cakes |&nbsp; 4 in. funnel cake

 Midstate Cookers | Sample size alligator, poppers, mozzarella sticks, chicken strips, onion rings, mushrooms, green beans, deep fried pickles,

Chubbs and Spudds | Deep fried green beans and Mac &amp; Cheese Bites

Kettle Corn |&nbsp; Kettle Corn sample bag&nbsp;

Creamy Rich | Pineapple whip ice cream cone&nbsp;

D&amp;J Pronto Pups | Small pronto pup&nbsp;

Cooper Nut Kettle | Cinnamon roasted nuts tasting bag

Kansas Dairy Association | ice cream nacho sample size&nbsp;

Original Corn Roast | 6 oz. corn cop&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pop's Place | small flavored ice tea&nbsp;

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks | Eisenhower Building

Butter Sculpture sponsopred by Southwest Dairy Farmers | Pride of Kansas

Construction Careers Alliance for Kansas | Ad Astra&nbsp;

FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4h Centennial Hall, Kansas Showcase&nbsp;

FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4H Centennial Hall, Kansas Showcase

Competitive Exhibits Displays | Oz Gallery, Domestic Arts Building, Lake Talbott East, Lake Talbott West, Pride of Kansas Building

Reno Couty Community Quilt | Domestic Arts Building&nbsp;

Open Pigeons/Poultry Display | Poultry Building Display

Open Rabbit Display | Rabbit Building&nbsp;

8:00 AM&nbsp; John Goodin Horse Clinic | Expo II

8:00 AM Marching Bands | People's Bank and Trust Arena

9:00 AM Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building&nbsp;

9:00 AM Debate Showcase | Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium&nbsp;

9:00 AM&nbsp; Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

9:30 AM Boer Goat Show | Sheep, Swine, and Goat Building

9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area

10:00 AM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building 

10:00 AM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

10:00 AM&nbsp; Honey Demo | Pride of Kansas Building

10:00 AM&nbsp; Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland

10:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center&nbsp;

10:00 AM Sunflower Mounted Shooter Demo | Expo Center

11:00 AM&nbsp; Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building

11:00 AM  Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

11:00 AM&nbsp; Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

11:00 AM Glenda and Mike's Magic and Ventriloquism Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

11:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland&nbsp;

11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

11:30 AM KS Soybeans Favorite Recipes with Charlene Patton | Domestic Arts Building

11:30 AM&nbsp;Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area

12:00 PM Invent a Heart Heart Healthy Food Contest | Domestic Arts Building

12:00 PM INSTEP | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

12:00 PM Sunflower Mounted&nbsp; Shooter Demo | Expo Center

12:00 PM Wreath Craft Demo with Cynthia  Landon | Oz Gallery

12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

12:00 PM The Parr Family | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;

1:00 PM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building

1:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

1:00 PM Dennis Laffoon - The Piano Man | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

1:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Family Variety Theatre

1:00 PM Porcelain Painting Demo | Oz Gallery

1:00 PM Open Sheep Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building

2:00 Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

2:00 PM Makayla Brownlee | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

2:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

2:00 PM Nutz &amp; Botlz | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;

2:00 PM&nbsp;Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area

2:00 PM&nbsp; Sunflower Mounted Shooter Demo | Expo Center

3:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

3:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;

3:00 PM&nbsp;Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

4:00 PM IFLP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage

4:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

4:00 PM Nutz &amp; Boltz | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;

4:00 PM Small Town Celebrities Pub Crawl | Fairgrounds

4:00 PM&nbsp;Sunflower Mounted Shooter Demo | Expo Center

4:30 PM George Sanders Blues Band | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena&nbsp;

5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott&nbsp;

5:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

5:00 PM  Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

5:00 PM Dennis Laffoon - The Piano Man | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;

6:30 PM Buhler Singers | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena&nbsp;

6:30 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area&nbsp;

7:00 PM Great Plains Jazz Orchestra | Capper Building&nbsp;

7:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

7:00 PM Cooper Alan and Frank Ray | Nex-Tech Grandstand

4:00 PM Holy Cross Catholic Church Service | Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium

4:00 PM Talmage Quartet | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

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 </figure>4 After 4 | Get in for $4 after 4 PMTasty Tuesday&nbsp; | $3 concessions at participating vendorsConnie's Funnel Cakes |&nbsp; 4 in. funnel cake Midstate Cookers | Sample size alligator, poppers, mozzarella sticks, chicken strips, onion rings, mushrooms, green beans, deep fried pickles,Chubbs and Spudds | Deep fried green beans and Mac &amp; Cheese BitesKettle Corn |&nbsp; Kettle Corn sample bag&nbsp;Creamy Rich | Pineapple whip ice cream cone&nbsp;D&amp;J Pronto Pups | Small pronto pup&nbsp;Cooper Nut Kettle | Cinnamon roasted nuts tasting bagKansas Dairy Association | ice cream nacho sample size&nbsp;Original Corn Roast | 6 oz. corn cop&nbsp;&nbsp;Pop's Place | small flavored ice tea&nbsp;ALL Day Every Day&nbsp;Wood Carving Demo | Oz Gallery&nbsp;Llama Exhibit | Dairyland&nbsp;Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks | Eisenhower BuildingButter Sculpture sponsopred by Southwest Dairy Farmers | Pride of KansasAgriland | Pride of Kansas&nbsp;Construction Careers Alliance for Kansas | Ad Astra&nbsp;FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4h Centennial Hall, Kansas Showcase&nbsp;FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4H Centennial Hall, Kansas ShowcaseCompetitive Exhibits Displays | Oz Gallery, Domestic Arts Building, Lake Talbott East, Lake Talbott West, Pride of Kansas BuildingKDHE Mobile Lab | 509 Bison Blvd.&nbsp;Reno Couty Community Quilt | Domestic Arts Building&nbsp;Open Pigeons/Poultry Display | Poultry Building DisplayOpen Rabbit Display | Rabbit Building&nbsp;Daily Schedule&nbsp;8:00 AM&nbsp; John Goodin Horse Clinic | Expo II8:00 AM Marching Bands | People's Bank and Trust Arena9:00 AM Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building&nbsp;9:00 AM Debate Showcase | Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium&nbsp;9:00 AM&nbsp; Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center9:30 AM Boer Goat Show | Sheep, Swine, and Goat Building9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area10:00 AM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building 10:00 AM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center10:00 AM&nbsp; Honey Demo | Pride of Kansas Building10:00 AM&nbsp; Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland10:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center&nbsp;10:00 AM Sunflower Mounted Shooter Demo | Expo Center11:00 AM&nbsp; Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building11:00 AM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott11:00 AM&nbsp; Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center11:00 AM Glenda and Mike's Magic and Ventriloquism Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott11:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland&nbsp;11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center11:30 AM KS Soybeans Favorite Recipes with Charlene Patton | Domestic Arts Building11:30 AM&nbsp;Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area12:00 PM Invent a Heart Heart Healthy Food Contest | Domestic Arts Building12:00 PM INSTEP | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena12:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center12:00 PM Sunflower Mounted&nbsp; Shooter Demo | Expo Center12:00 PM Wreath Craft Demo with Cynthia Landon | Oz Gallery12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center12:00 PM The Parr Family | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;1:00 PM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building1:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott1:00 PM Dennis Laffoon - The Piano Man | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena1:00 PM John Goodin Horse Clinic1:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Family Variety Theatre1:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland1:00 PM Porcelain Painting Demo | Oz Gallery1:00 PM Open Sheep Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building2:00 Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center2:00 PM IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage2:00 PM Makayla Brownlee | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena2:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland2:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center2:00 PM Nutz &amp; Botlz | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;2:00 PM&nbsp;Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area2:00 PM&nbsp; Sunflower Mounted Shooter Demo | Expo Center3:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre3:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;3:00 PM&nbsp;Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center4:00 PM IFLP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage4:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center4:00 PM Nutz &amp; Boltz | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;4:00 PM Small Town Celebrities Pub Crawl | Fairgrounds4:00 PM Small Town Celebrities Pub Crawl | Fairgrounds4:00 PM&nbsp;Sunflower Mounted Shooter Demo | Expo Center4:30 PM George Sanders Blues Band | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena&nbsp;5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott&nbsp;5:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre5:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center5:00 PM Dennis Laffoon - The Piano Man | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;6:00 PM IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage6:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland6:30 PM Buhler Singers | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena&nbsp;6:30 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area&nbsp;7:00 PM Great Plains Jazz Orchestra | Capper Building&nbsp;7:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre7:00 PM Cooper Alan and Frank Ray | Nex-Tech Grandstand4:00 PM Holy Cross Catholic Church Service | Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium4:00 PM IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage4:00 PM Cowboy Circus | Fairgrounds4:00 PM Talmage Quartet | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center6:00 PM 4H/FFA Grand Drive | Prairie Pavilion6:00 PM&nbsp;IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage&nbsp;6:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre6:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland6:00 PM Cowboy Circus | Fairgrounds6:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena&nbsp;6:00 PM The Parr Family | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott7:00 PM Great Plains Jazz Orchestra | Capper Building&nbsp;7:00 PM Hunter Flynn | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott7:00 PM&nbsp; The Other Guys |&nbsp; Peoples Bank and Trust Arena8:00 PM Cooper Alan with Frank Ray | Nex-Tech Grandstand<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.

Kansas State Fair schedule: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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;

9/12/2023 3:15 AM-Ezra	B Church-Probation Violation&nbsp;

9/11/2023 8:59 PM-Jason	Ryan Matthews-Failure to Appear

9/11/2023 7:26 PM-Sean	Michael Philbrick-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

9/11/2023 6:55 PM-Johnny	Ray Nance-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

9/11/2023 6:27 PM-Kayla	Diane Blaine-Criminal Deprivation of Property; Motor Vehicle; 1st and 2nd conviction; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana

9/11/2023 4:35 PM-Desirea	Nicole Larralde-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana

9/11/2023 12:30 PM-Daniel	Anthony Brown-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

9/11/2023 10:24 AM-Benjamin	Dale Dick-Failure to Appear

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 </figure>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;9/12/2023 3:15 AM-Ezra	B Church-Probation Violation&nbsp;9/11/2023 8:59 PM-Jason	Ryan Matthews-Failure to Appear9/11/2023 7:26 PM-Sean	Michael Philbrick-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+9/11/2023 6:55 PM-Johnny	Ray Nance-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv9/11/2023 6:27 PM-Kayla	Diane Blaine-Criminal Deprivation of Property; Motor Vehicle; 1st and 2nd conviction; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana9/11/2023 4:35 PM-Desirea	Nicole Larralde-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana9/11/2023 12:30 PM-Daniel	Anthony Brown-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct9/11/2023 10:24 AM-Benjamin	Dale Dick-Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Sept. 11, 2001, Americans endured a horrific act of terrorism. With no thought of themselves or their personal safety, many New York firefighters and police officers rushed to action in order to save the lives of thousands. Unfortunately, many of those heroes lost their lives that day.

In an effort to pay tribute of their heroic, selfless act, Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) members participated in the Wichita and Kansas City 9/11 Stair Climb over the weekend.

During these events, HFD members were assigned a fallen firefighter to honor and climbed 110 floors of stairs in memory of the 343 FDNY members who couldn’t complete the climb that day. Once HFD members reached the conclusion of their climb, they each rang the bell as they announced the name of their hero.

HFD had nine climbers (Emiliano Banuelos, Kolton Miller, Gage Reid, Dylan Lowry, Dylan Lesser, Jack Goertzen, Chase Manuel, retired Battalion Chief Rex Albright and Capt. Craig Walle) Saturday at the Wichita 9/11 Stair Climb and two climbers (Calen Dunn and Capt. Tim Morris) Sunday at the Kansas City 9/11 Stair Climb.

Thank you to the HFD members who participated in the climbs and a special thank you to all of the heroes that day, you are always in our thoughts!

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 </figure>HFD had nine climbers (Emiliano Banuelos, Kolton Miller, Gage Reid, Dylan Lowry, Dylan Lesser, Jack Goertzen, Chase Manuel, retired Battalion Chief Rex Albright and Capt. Craig Walle) Saturday at the Wichita 9/11 Stair Climb and two climbers (Calen Dunn and Capt. Tim Morris) Sunday at the Kansas City 9/11 Stair Climb.Thank you to the HFD members who participated in the climbs and a special thank you to all of the heroes that day, you are always in our thoughts!<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;

Hutch firefighters participate in 9/11 stair climb events

NEW YORK (AP) —One of the nation's largest grocery chains is the latest company to agree to settle lawsuits over the&nbsp;U.S. opioid crisis.

In a deal announced Friday, the Kroger Co. would pay up to $1.4 billion over 11 years. The amount includes up to $1.2 billion for state and local governments where it operates, $36 million to Native American tribes and about $177 million to cover lawyers' fees and costs.

Kroger currently has stores in 35 states — virtually everywhere save the Northeast, the northern plains and Hawaii. Thirty-three states would be eligible for money in the deal. The company previously announced settlements with New Mexico and West Virginia.

Over the past eight years, prescription drug manufacturers, wholesalers, consultants and pharmacies have proposed or finalized opioid settlements totaling more than $50 billion, including at least 12 others worth more than $1 billion. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments later this year on whether one of the larger settlements, involving&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-opioid-crisis-purdue-bankruptcy-bd417e036d9f6db4b2916fdfbdb56252" target="_blank">OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma,</a>&nbsp;is legal.

Most of the settlement money is to be used to address an overdose epidemic linked to more than 80,000 deaths a year in the U.S. in recent years, with most of the latest deaths connected to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fentanyl-penalties-state-legislatures-98a97e53a984e8f5a265ed229199ecb1" target="_blank">illicit synthetic drugs such as fentanyl</a>&nbsp;rather than prescription painkillers.

Still, Jayne Conroy, a lead lawyer for the governments suing the companies, told The Associated Press in an interview Friday that it makes sense for players in the prescription drug industry to have a major role in funding solutions to the crisis.

“It really isn’t a different problem,” she said. “The problem is the massive amount of addiction. That addiction stems from the massive amount of prescription drugs.”

The companies have also agreed to change their business practices regarding powerful prescription painkillers, consenting to restrictions on marketing and using data to catch overprescribing. Conroy said those noneconomic terms for Kroger have not been finalized, but they'll look like what other companies have agreed to.

Kroger said it intends to finalize its deal in time to make initial payments in December.

The company would not admit wrongdoing or liability as part of the deal, which is called in a statement a milestone in efforts to resolve opioid lawsuits. “Kroger has long served as a leader in combatting opioid abuse and remains committed to patient safety,” the company said.

While most of the biggest players have settled, the opioid litigation is continuing. Cases are being prepared for trial involving the supermarket chains Publix and Albertsons, the latter of which is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kroger-albertsons-merger-cs-wholesale-grocer-401520f2a25ea2ae5fd06be4973b7c48" target="_blank">attempting to merge</a>&nbsp;with Kroger. Pharmacy benefit managers such as Express Scripts and OptumRx also face opioid claims from governments.

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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) —One of the nation's largest grocery chains is the latest company to agree to settle lawsuits over the&nbsp;U.S. opioid crisis.In a deal announced Friday, the Kroger Co. would pay up to $1.4 billion over 11 years. The amount includes up to $1.2 billion for state and local governments where it operates, $36 million to Native American tribes and about $177 million to cover lawyers' fees and costs.Kroger currently has stores in 35 states — virtually everywhere save the Northeast, the northern plains and Hawaii. Thirty-three states would be eligible for money in the deal. The company previously announced settlements with New Mexico and West Virginia.Over the past eight years, prescription drug manufacturers, wholesalers, consultants and pharmacies have proposed or finalized opioid settlements totaling more than $50 billion, including at least 12 others worth more than $1 billion. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments later this year on whether one of the larger settlements, involving&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-opioid-crisis-purdue-bankruptcy-bd417e036d9f6db4b2916fdfbdb56252" target="_blank">OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma,</a>&nbsp;is legal.Most of the settlement money is to be used to address an overdose epidemic linked to more than 80,000 deaths a year in the U.S. in recent years, with most of the latest deaths connected to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fentanyl-penalties-state-legislatures-98a97e53a984e8f5a265ed229199ecb1" target="_blank">illicit synthetic drugs such as fentanyl</a>&nbsp;rather than prescription painkillers.Still, Jayne Conroy, a lead lawyer for the governments suing the companies, told The Associated Press in an interview Friday that it makes sense for players in the prescription drug industry to have a major role in funding solutions to the crisis.“It really isn’t a different problem,” she said. “The problem is the massive amount of addiction. That addiction stems from the massive amount of prescription drugs.”The companies have also agreed to change their business practices regarding powerful prescription painkillers, consenting to restrictions on marketing and using data to catch overprescribing. Conroy said those noneconomic terms for Kroger have not been finalized, but they'll look like what other companies have agreed to.Kroger said it intends to finalize its deal in time to make initial payments in December.The company would not admit wrongdoing or liability as part of the deal, which is called in a statement a milestone in efforts to resolve opioid lawsuits. “Kroger has long served as a leader in combatting opioid abuse and remains committed to patient safety,” the company said.While most of the biggest players have settled, the opioid litigation is continuing. Cases are being prepared for trial involving the supermarket chains Publix and Albertsons, the latter of which is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kroger-albertsons-merger-cs-wholesale-grocer-401520f2a25ea2ae5fd06be4973b7c48" target="_blank">attempting to merge</a>&nbsp;with Kroger. Pharmacy benefit managers such as Express Scripts and OptumRx also face opioid claims from governments.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app.&nbsp; <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bretz Injury Law had great success with the 4th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run that happened last weekend.

"We had 90 to 100 riders show up, 125 hands, raised $2055," said Casey Ensz with Bretz Injury Law. "We were very, very happy with the turnout. We had to go get more food. That was the first time we've ever had to do that, a good problem to have."

Ensz said having the memorial as one of the stops on the run was a positive.

"They came out to that and they all saw what it was they were supporting," Ensz said. "I think that really drove it home, what this does for the community and what it does for the Veterans' Memorial. They got to see what they were helping out. They got to see all the flags. They got to see all the panels, all the engraving. It's a really cool place."

It's also important to note that the timing of the event is purposeful. It's always on the weekend closest to Sept. 11, to commemorate those who have sacrificed for America, both here and abroad.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bretz Injury Law had great success with the 4th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run that happened last weekend."We had 90 to 100 riders show up, 125 hands, raised $2055," said Casey Ensz with Bretz Injury Law. "We were very, very happy with the turnout. We had to go get more food. That was the first time we've ever had to do that, a good problem to have."Ensz said having the memorial as one of the stops on the run was a positive."They came out to that and they all saw what it was they were supporting," Ensz said. "I think that really drove it home, what this does for the community and what it does for the Veterans' Memorial. They got to see what they were helping out. They got to see all the flags. They got to see all the panels, all the engraving. It's a really cool place."It's also important to note that the timing of the event is purposeful. It's always on the weekend closest to Sept. 11, to commemorate those who have sacrificed for America, both here and abroad."It's not only the Veterans that we're celebrating," Ensz said. "We're celebrating our first responders, as well. It's something that we need to remember around every Sept. 11."Over 15,000 veterans names have been submitted for placement on the memorial thus far.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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