MARLA BOOHER Vieyra Honors Foundation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Vieyra Honors Foundation (VHF), in collaboration with Friendly Bingo, are joining forces to host a Veterans Day Weekend Fundraiser in Downtown Hutch on November 9th.  The event will kick off with the pancake feed from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Friendly Bingo located at 106 W. 1st.  100% of the proceeds from the pancake feed will go towards Reno County veterans program awareness and initiatives in alignment with VHF’s mission and vision.  Starting at 1:15 p.m. bingo games will begin w/ a portion of proceeds going to VHF.

VHF is in its 3rd year of honoring Reno County Veterans by displaying 87 Veterans Honor Banners in Downtown Hutch. Banners are displayed mid September thru Veterans Day each year.  In addition to the Veterans Honor Banners Program, VHF hosts an annual fundraiser each year as well.  When planning this year’s fundraiser, Marla Booher, VHF President said, “Friendly Bingo has been a huge supporter of nonprofits throughout our community.  I began talking with Jon Powell about collaborating on a pancake feed almost a year ago.  He and his team at Friendly Bingo were all in and offered to co-host as well as provide the event space.  Adding bingo to the event became a no brainer.  They all have adopted our 'Honoring All Who Serve' mentality as their priority during this process  and are wonderful to work with!”    

IHOP, Tyson’s, Metropolitan Coffee, Jackson Dairy and Kroger have all provided donations to help make this event possible as well. Funds raised by VHF have been used to sponsor Veteran focused fundraisers and other Veterans organizations, like KS4Vets. VHF is also sponsoring a Veterans Day Film Series at The Historic Fox Theater this November. To learn more about VHF or register for the event, visit <a href="http://vieyrahonorsfoundation.org">vieyrahonorsfoundation.org</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vieyrahonorsfoundation">Vieyra Honors Foundation Facebook page</a>.

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 </figure>MARLA BOOHER Vieyra Honors FoundationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Vieyra Honors Foundation (VHF), in collaboration with Friendly Bingo, are joining forces to host a Veterans Day Weekend Fundraiser in Downtown Hutch on November 9th. The event will kick off with the pancake feed from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Friendly Bingo located at 106 W. 1st. 100% of the proceeds from the pancake feed will go towards Reno County veterans program awareness and initiatives in alignment with VHF’s mission and vision. Starting at 1:15 p.m. bingo games will begin w/ a portion of proceeds going to VHF.VHF is in its 3rd year of honoring Reno County Veterans by displaying 87 Veterans Honor Banners in Downtown Hutch. Banners are displayed mid September thru Veterans Day each year. In addition to the Veterans Honor Banners Program, VHF hosts an annual fundraiser each year as well. When planning this year’s fundraiser, Marla Booher, VHF President said, “Friendly Bingo has been a huge supporter of nonprofits throughout our community. I began talking with Jon Powell about collaborating on a pancake feed almost a year ago. He and his team at Friendly Bingo were all in and offered to co-host as well as provide the event space. Adding bingo to the event became a no brainer. They all have adopted our 'Honoring All Who Serve' mentality as their priority during this process and are wonderful to work with!” IHOP, Tyson’s, Metropolitan Coffee, Jackson Dairy and Kroger have all provided donations to help make this event possible as well. Funds raised by VHF have been used to sponsor Veteran focused fundraisers and other Veterans organizations, like KS4Vets. VHF is also sponsoring a Veterans Day Film Series at The Historic Fox Theater this November. To learn more about VHF or register for the event, visit <a href="http://vieyrahonorsfoundation.org">vieyrahonorsfoundation.org</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vieyrahonorsfoundation">Vieyra Honors Foundation Facebook page</a>.

Veterans Day Weekend Fundraiser for Vieyra Honors Foundation next month

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is gauging interest from proposed 2025 Fair Ambassadors.

If you're interested, complete their form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ6a4w5vPB2WYJWbMLfqPaQoM0kc1o_y1gNYK3ko3U6SUjRw/viewform">online</a>.

Completing the interest form does not guarantee a position as a Kansas State Fair social ambassador. Prospective ambassadors will be sent a secondary application if the program is approved. The deadline to complete the form is Friday, Nov. 1.

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 </figure>Kansas State FairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is gauging interest from proposed 2025 Fair Ambassadors.How it works:<ul>
 <li>The Kansas State Fair will select social ambassadors to represent the 2025 Fair, based on an application process.​</li><li>Social ambassadors will be invited to complete activities, including sharing posts from the Kansas State Fair, creating their own posts, and creating content for the Kansas State Fair to share.​</li><li>Earn points for every action taken to redeem for Fair tickets, such as Gate Admission, Concert, and Midway tickets.</li>
 </ul>If you're interested, complete their form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ6a4w5vPB2WYJWbMLfqPaQoM0kc1o_y1gNYK3ko3U6SUjRw/viewform">online</a>.Completing the interest form does not guarantee a position as a Kansas State Fair social ambassador. Prospective ambassadors will be sent a secondary application if the program is approved. The deadline to complete the form is Friday, Nov. 1.

State Fair seeking 2025 ambassadors; deadline is Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are just a few days left to contribute to Ineeda Cleaners Coats for Kids drive this year. 

The donations will be delivered to the Hutchinson Salvation Army for distribution in early November.

The store will take donations until Oct. 31.&nbsp;

Inneda Cleaners is located at 1224 N. Main St. in Hutchinson. More information about the business is&nbsp;available at&nbsp;<a href="http://ineedacleaners.com/">ineedacleaners.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are just a few days left to contribute to Ineeda Cleaners Coats for Kids drive this year. The donations will be delivered to the Hutchinson Salvation Army for distribution in early November.The store will take donations until Oct. 31.&nbsp;Inneda Cleaners is located at 1224 N. Main St. in Hutchinson. More information about the business is&nbsp;available at&nbsp;<a href="http://ineedacleaners.com/">ineedacleaners.com</a>&nbsp;

Coats for Kids drive wraps up Thursday

Hutch Post is still taking submissions for this list. If your group has an event that isn't on here, send it our way at <a href="http://hutchpost@eaglemedia.com">hutchpost@eaglemedia.com</a>.

'The Shining' movie at the Hutchinson Public Library-901 N. Main St. 5:15 p.m.

Uptown Hutch-1500 East 11th 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saint Francis-501 North Monroe 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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 </figure>Hutch Post is still taking submissions for this list. If your group has an event that isn't on here, send it our way at <a href="http://hutchpost@eaglemedia.com">hutchpost@eaglemedia.com</a>.Wednesday, Oct. 30'The Shining' movie at the Hutchinson Public Library-901 N. Main St. 5:15 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 31Uptown Hutch-1500 East 11th 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.Saint Francis-501 North Monroe 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Hutchinson Health and Rehab 5 p.m.Fairgrounds Parking Lot 7 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 2Fall Fest at Bethany Nazarene 6-8 p.m.

Halloween Trunk or Treat list

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher

I’ve spent a lot of time in the cabs of tractors this month as we continue our marathon of fall harvest. 

Spending so much time operating the grain cart during fall harvest has allowed me ample time to get caught up on podcasts, opportunities to start and end new audiobooks, and hear the latest songs on the radio over and over and over again.

While I’ve had this extra tractor time, I’ve also been away from other important tasks. The laundry needs attention. I’ve been slow to respond to my emails. October birthdays will be celebrated later in November. And I’ve officially told my kids they need to conserve the grocery hauls I bring home on the weekends because I can’t make special grocery trips during the week. If we run out of milk, drink water. 

If I’m not in a tractor, I’ve been driving through the countryside in a truck pulling equipment to the next field waiting to be harvested. I’ve spent a lot of time on the backroads navigating to the next field.

The other afternoon my daughter was in the truck with me while I was pulling the fuel trailer to a field. She was chatting away about her day, testing me on her latest jokes and riddles she’d been working on, and keeping me up to date on the latest book she’d been reading. 

As we approached a tree lined portion of the dirt road, she stopped talking and just looked out the windows until we drove through the trees full of changing leaves.

“You know, Mom,” she said. “I think this is the most beautiful time of the year.”

I couldn't argue with her. The trees are at just the right point of the season where the green summer leaves have turned to the bright yellows, reds and oranges that are synonymous with autumn. They glisten in the afternoon sunlight while moving with the wind, still clinging to the tree branches suggesting there’s plenty of life remaining before winter arrives.

Everywhere I look right now, there’s a warm and fiery palette presenting itself to viewers.

There are people who pay a lot of money to go see the changing of colors in other states. Individual vacations, bus tours and train rides are scheduled around this particular season. Many people either head to the mountains to view the aspens turning or travel back East to see the maple, birch and cherry trees showcasing their peak fall foliage.

But me?  I’m perfectly happy enjoying my views from a tractor cab or while driving down the dirt roads as we continue to harvest our fall crops. The background colors of those most beautiful leaves compliment the natural, warm hues of the soybeans and sorghum fields still awaiting harvest. 

I know it won’t last for long, so I’m making sure to appreciate all of these peak views now before the leaves dry up and release themselves from their trees to usher in winter.

It truly is the most beautiful time of the year.

"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.

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 </figure>Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancherI’ve spent a lot of time in the cabs of tractors this month as we continue our marathon of fall harvest. Spending so much time operating the grain cart during fall harvest has allowed me ample time to get caught up on podcasts, opportunities to start and end new audiobooks, and hear the latest songs on the radio over and over and over again.While I’ve had this extra tractor time, I’ve also been away from other important tasks. The laundry needs attention. I’ve been slow to respond to my emails. October birthdays will be celebrated later in November. And I’ve officially told my kids they need to conserve the grocery hauls I bring home on the weekends because I can’t make special grocery trips during the week. If we run out of milk, drink water. If I’m not in a tractor, I’ve been driving through the countryside in a truck pulling equipment to the next field waiting to be harvested. I’ve spent a lot of time on the backroads navigating to the next field.The other afternoon my daughter was in the truck with me while I was pulling the fuel trailer to a field. She was chatting away about her day, testing me on her latest jokes and riddles she’d been working on, and keeping me up to date on the latest book she’d been reading. As we approached a tree lined portion of the dirt road, she stopped talking and just looked out the windows until we drove through the trees full of changing leaves.“You know, Mom,” she said. “I think this is the most beautiful time of the year.”I couldn't argue with her. The trees are at just the right point of the season where the green summer leaves have turned to the bright yellows, reds and oranges that are synonymous with autumn. They glisten in the afternoon sunlight while moving with the wind, still clinging to the tree branches suggesting there’s plenty of life remaining before winter arrives.Everywhere I look right now, there’s a warm and fiery palette presenting itself to viewers.There are people who pay a lot of money to go see the changing of colors in other states. Individual vacations, bus tours and train rides are scheduled around this particular season. Many people either head to the mountains to view the aspens turning or travel back East to see the maple, birch and cherry trees showcasing their peak fall foliage.But me? I’m perfectly happy enjoying my views from a tractor cab or while driving down the dirt roads as we continue to harvest our fall crops. The background colors of those most beautiful leaves compliment the natural, warm hues of the soybeans and sorghum fields still awaiting harvest. I know it won’t last for long, so I’m making sure to appreciate all of these peak views now before the leaves dry up and release themselves from their trees to usher in winter.It truly is the most beautiful time of the year."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. Copyright © 2024 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Colors of harvest

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;

10/28/2024 11:47 PM-Season	S Johhny-DUI; Misdemeanor; DL Violation; No Drivers License; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;

10/28/2024 7:59 PM-Seth	Jamison Ward-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Endangerment; Recklessly expose another to a danger of great bodily harm or death

10/28/2024 6:26 PM-Courtney	James Stuart-Probation Violation

10/28/2024 6:21 PM-Alexus	Ann Canady-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Endangerment; Recklessly expose another to a danger of great bodily harm or death&nbsp;

10/28/2024 6:11 PM-Joshua	Lee Ruiz-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Trespass; Posted or Locked Premises	$5,750.00	10/28/2024	2024-00043550		2024-00002757	119	Aguilera	false

10/28/2024 5:30 PM-Ryan	Allen Currie-Probation Violation&nbsp;

10/28/2024 3:40 PM-Benjamin	Dewayne Bolden-Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance

10/28/2024 12:28 PM-Christian	Armando Contreras Munoz-Failure to Appear

10/28/2024 12:04 PM-Tori	Tennille Randle-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

10/28/2024 9:56 AM-Douglas	Xavier Henderson-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

10/28/2024 8:12 AM-Johnathon	Theodore Carson-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv&nbsp;

10/28/2024 4:25 AM-Robert	Leo Tibbits-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DUI; 1st conv; drugs or combination of drugs

10/28/2024 3:26 AM-Lucas	Isaiah Mattew Bolen-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;10/28/2024 11:47 PM-Season	S Johhny-DUI; Misdemeanor; DL Violation; No Drivers License; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;10/28/2024 7:59 PM-Seth	Jamison Ward-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Endangerment; Recklessly expose another to a danger of great bodily harm or death10/28/2024 6:26 PM-Courtney	James Stuart-Probation Violation10/28/2024 6:21 PM-Alexus	Ann Canady-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Endangerment; Recklessly expose another to a danger of great bodily harm or death&nbsp;10/28/2024 6:11 PM-Joshua	Lee Ruiz-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Trespass; Posted or Locked Premises	$5,750.00	10/28/2024	2024-00043550		2024-00002757	119	Aguilera	false10/28/2024 5:30 PM-Ryan	Allen Currie-Probation Violation&nbsp;10/28/2024 3:40 PM-Benjamin	Dewayne Bolden-Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance10/28/2024 12:28 PM-Christian	Armando Contreras Munoz-Failure to Appear10/28/2024 12:04 PM-Tori	Tennille Randle-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body10/28/2024 9:56 AM-Douglas	Xavier Henderson-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;10/28/2024 8:12 AM-Johnathon	Theodore Carson-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv&nbsp;10/28/2024 4:25 AM-Robert	Leo Tibbits-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DUI; 1st conv; drugs or combination of drugs10/28/2024 3:26 AM-Lucas	Isaiah Mattew Bolen-Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

DANEDRI HERBERT Kansas Attorney General's Office

PRATT, Kan. — Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced.

On April 2, Hall entered a Pratt hotel room and attacked his estranged wife with a knife, stabbing her several times while her two minor children slept next to her. An adult child also was assaulted by Hall.

Afterwards, Hall fled from the hotel in his truck, leading law enforcement on a dangerous chase through Pratt. Hall intentionally struck officer vehicles with his truck, before law enforcement disabled the truck. As officers attempted to take Hall into custody, he kicked one of the officers, causing injury.

In addition to attempted murder, Hall also plead guilty to two counts of aggravated child endangerment, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.

On Oct. 21, District Court Judge Francis Meisenheimer sentenced Hall to serve a total of 261 months in custody. In sentencing Hall, the judge noted Hall was placed on probation for a domestic violence offense against the same victim shortly before the incident.

"I am pleased justice was served in this case before the victim lost her life. Domestic abusers must be held accountable," said Deputy Attorney General Jessica Domme.

Assistant Attorney General Nicole Southall prosecuted the case with the assistance of Pratt County Attorney Tracey Beverlin. The Pratt Police Department and the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.

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 </figure>DANEDRI HERBERT Kansas Attorney General's OfficePRATT, Kan. — Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced.On April 2, Hall entered a Pratt hotel room and attacked his estranged wife with a knife, stabbing her several times while her two minor children slept next to her. An adult child also was assaulted by Hall.Afterwards, Hall fled from the hotel in his truck, leading law enforcement on a dangerous chase through Pratt. Hall intentionally struck officer vehicles with his truck, before law enforcement disabled the truck. As officers attempted to take Hall into custody, he kicked one of the officers, causing injury.In addition to attempted murder, Hall also plead guilty to two counts of aggravated child endangerment, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.On Oct. 21, District Court Judge Francis Meisenheimer sentenced Hall to serve a total of 261 months in custody. In sentencing Hall, the judge noted Hall was placed on probation for a domestic violence offense against the same victim shortly before the incident."I am pleased justice was served in this case before the victim lost her life. Domestic abusers must be held accountable," said Deputy Attorney General Jessica Domme.Assistant Attorney General Nicole Southall prosecuted the case with the assistance of Pratt County Attorney Tracey Beverlin. The Pratt Police Department and the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.

Pratt stabbing results in 21-year sentence

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced the second round of funding for the Drug Endangered Children in Kansas (DECK) program. The first round of funding, awarded in October 2023, included 18 communities. With the additional funding, there will be a total of 29 DECK grantees across the state receiving a total of $3 million. The funding is part of a grant KDHE received from the U.S. Department of Justice. 

“Providing resources and assistance to stop the impact of drug addiction on Kansas children is critical,” KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek said. “This funding increases awareness and allows us to establish important partnerships with the justice system and behavioral health and public health practitioners across the state.”

Drug endangered children are those who are at risk of suffering physical, mental or emotional harm as a result of substance misuse by a parent or caregiver. They may also be children whose caretaker’s substance use interferes with the ability to parent and provide a safe and nurturing home.

An estimated 165,847 Kansas children are living in environments where their parent or caregiver uses substances. In addition, approximately 3,781 infants are born exposed to substances in Kansas each year. The goal of DECK is to reduce the number of children who experience environments where substances are used by increasing identification of and improving the response to these children.

The Hutch Post area organizations receiving funding include:

Central Kansas Partnership — $50,000 ($130,000 previous award) (Rice and Barton Counties)

Harvey County Health Department — $50,000 award ($130,000 previous)

McPherson County Health Department — $96,400 award

Rise Up Reno Prevention Network — $50,000 award ($122,000 previous)

This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-22-GG-04475-COAP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

For more information about the DECK project, visit DECK website at <a href="http://Kansas-dec.org">Kansas-dec.org</a>.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced the second round of funding for the Drug Endangered Children in Kansas (DECK) program. The first round of funding, awarded in October 2023, included 18 communities. With the additional funding, there will be a total of 29 DECK grantees across the state receiving a total of $3 million. The funding is part of a grant KDHE received from the U.S. Department of Justice. “Providing resources and assistance to stop the impact of drug addiction on Kansas children is critical,” KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek said. “This funding increases awareness and allows us to establish important partnerships with the justice system and behavioral health and public health practitioners across the state.”Drug endangered children are those who are at risk of suffering physical, mental or emotional harm as a result of substance misuse by a parent or caregiver. They may also be children whose caretaker’s substance use interferes with the ability to parent and provide a safe and nurturing home.An estimated 165,847 Kansas children are living in environments where their parent or caregiver uses substances. In addition, approximately 3,781 infants are born exposed to substances in Kansas each year. The goal of DECK is to reduce the number of children who experience environments where substances are used by increasing identification of and improving the response to these children.The Hutch Post area organizations receiving funding include:Central Kansas Partnership — $50,000 ($130,000 previous award) (Rice and Barton Counties)Harvey County Health Department — $50,000 award ($130,000 previous)McPherson County Health Department — $96,400 awardRise Up Reno Prevention Network — $50,000 award ($122,000 previous)This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-22-GG-04475-COAP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.For more information about the DECK project, visit DECK website at <a href="http://Kansas-dec.org">Kansas-dec.org</a>.

KDHE announces more DECK funding

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. Monday.

Extreme Grassland Fire Danger is forecast with winds from the south at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity as low as&nbsp;20 percent.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly  and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not  recommended.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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 </figure>The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. Monday.Extreme Grassland Fire Danger is forecast with winds from the south at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity as low as&nbsp;20 percent.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning in effect Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month for October, Angela Ediger, teaches four-year-olds at South Hutchinson Elementary. She told Hutch Post that social skills are the foundation of getting these kids ready to learn.

"The biggest thing is teaching them the social skills," Ediger said. "That's the biggest part of it. Otherwise, you're not going to get anywhere with anything else. All we work on in the first nine weeks is social skills. So they're learning how to navigate their world and navigate 19 other students, learning how to follow directions and resolving conflict in a positive way. They're also learning how to just learn how to be independent within the boundaries of a school environment."

Letting the kids get to know each other in smaller groups also helps, especially for some kids whose families may not speak English as the primary language at home.

"We create our centers all around movement between different groups of kiddos," Ediger said. "They'll be with the same group for one week and then move into a different group for the next week during centers. And that's all about different language opportunities, different developmental levels, and the movement forward in each of those, so those kiddos that have English as a second language are presented a multitude of opportunities to learn from their peers, as well from the different teachers, because I have two paras in my room, so those opportunities are constantly rotating, which provides differentiation for each of those kiddos."

Ediger has been in this area of education for 25 years, and she still has positive memories when she looks at the progress these kids make each year.

"I love watching them come in and kind of being the baby and having mom and dad do things for them, having them look at mom and dad if a question is asked of them or if they're asked to do something, they automatically look at mom and dad. Then in May, they know how to do exactly what they need to do, and if a question is asked, they automatically they know how to think through it and answer. If they're asked to do something, they know how to process that and figure it out on their own, and they have that confidence. They don't feel like they have to look at mom and dad. They can figure it out on their own because they know they can do it."

Ediger's class received a treat thanks to Pizza Hut and Braums to commemorate her award.

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 <figcaption>Angela Ediger from South Hutch Elementary is the October 2024 Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month.</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month for October, Angela Ediger, teaches four-year-olds at South Hutchinson Elementary. She told Hutch Post that social skills are the foundation of getting these kids ready to learn."The biggest thing is teaching them the social skills," Ediger said. "That's the biggest part of it. Otherwise, you're not going to get anywhere with anything else. All we work on in the first nine weeks is social skills. So they're learning how to navigate their world and navigate 19 other students, learning how to follow directions and resolving conflict in a positive way. They're also learning how to just learn how to be independent within the boundaries of a school environment."Letting the kids get to know each other in smaller groups also helps, especially for some kids whose families may not speak English as the primary language at home.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729904888843.jpeg" alt="Mrs. Ediger's class at South Hutchinson Elementary." />
 <figcaption>Mrs. Ediger's class at South Hutchinson Elementary.</figcaption>
 </figure>"We create our centers all around movement between different groups of kiddos," Ediger said. "They'll be with the same group for one week and then move into a different group for the next week during centers. And that's all about different language opportunities, different developmental levels, and the movement forward in each of those, so those kiddos that have English as a second language are presented a multitude of opportunities to learn from their peers, as well from the different teachers, because I have two paras in my room, so those opportunities are constantly rotating, which provides differentiation for each of those kiddos."Ediger has been in this area of education for 25 years, and she still has positive memories when she looks at the progress these kids make each year."I love watching them come in and kind of being the baby and having mom and dad do things for them, having them look at mom and dad if a question is asked of them or if they're asked to do something, they automatically look at mom and dad. Then in May, they know how to do exactly what they need to do, and if a question is asked, they automatically they know how to think through it and answer. If they're asked to do something, they know how to process that and figure it out on their own, and they have that confidence. They don't feel like they have to look at mom and dad. They can figure it out on their own because they know they can do it."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729905072501.jpeg" alt="Ediger's class received ice cream from Braums as part of her award for Teacher of the Month." />
 <figcaption>Ediger's class received ice cream from Braums as part of her award for Teacher of the Month.</figcaption>
 </figure>Ediger's class received a treat thanks to Pizza Hut and Braums to commemorate her award.

Ediger is Teacher of the Month

NEWTON, Kan. — On September 24, 2024, the Harvey County Commission requested a presentation from the Kansas Water Office and Groundwater Management District 2 (GMD 2) on an overview of the implementation of the Kansas Water Plan and the local impacts of the Kansas Water Plan. That presentation will be given on Tuesday.

Vijay Ramasamy, Governor's Special Advisor for Water, will be attending the meeting virtually on behalf of the Kansas Water Office. Tim Boese, GMD 2 Manager, will be attending in person.

The Harvey County Commission meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Community Room in the Courthouse Basement in Newton.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678486807980.png" alt="Harvey County Logo" />
 <figcaption>Harvey County Logo</figcaption>
 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — On September 24, 2024, the Harvey County Commission requested a presentation from the Kansas Water Office and Groundwater Management District 2 (GMD 2) on an overview of the implementation of the Kansas Water Plan and the local impacts of the Kansas Water Plan. That presentation will be given on Tuesday.Vijay Ramasamy, Governor's Special Advisor for Water, will be attending the meeting virtually on behalf of the Kansas Water Office. Tim Boese, GMD 2 Manager, will be attending in person.The Harvey County Commission meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Community Room in the Courthouse Basement in Newton.

Harvey County Commissioners to get water report Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will be trying something new with its Friday Morning Artists group.&nbsp;

Starting January 2025, the group will be moved from Friday to Saturday.&nbsp;Why are we doing this? Over the past few years, numerous people have told us that they would like to participate in the group but cannot do so due to scheduling conflicts with work and/or school. There is also interest from regular group members and Art Center staff to see the group grow. 

Moving the artist group from Friday to Saturday will allow more people to participate as artists as well as models.

If you have not participated in Friday Morning Artists, the group meets from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hutchinson Art Center on Friday morning with their art supplies and $8 in hand. A model is provided by the Art Center to sit in a set pose for the group, making it the perfect opportunity to brush up on figure drawing skills! 

Artists are not required to arrive at 9 a.m. or stay for the whole duration of the session; the group follows a “come and go” policy. There is no instructor or formal instruction process during this group meet-up, just the supportive environment of a great group of artists.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hutchinson Art CenterHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will be trying something new with its Friday Morning Artists group.&nbsp;Starting January 2025, the group will be moved from Friday to Saturday.&nbsp;Why are we doing this? Over the past few years, numerous people have told us that they would like to participate in the group but cannot do so due to scheduling conflicts with work and/or school. There is also interest from regular group members and Art Center staff to see the group grow. Moving the artist group from Friday to Saturday will allow more people to participate as artists as well as models.If you have not participated in Friday Morning Artists, the group meets from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hutchinson Art Center on Friday morning with their art supplies and $8 in hand. A model is provided by the Art Center to sit in a set pose for the group, making it the perfect opportunity to brush up on figure drawing skills! Artists are not required to arrive at 9 a.m. or stay for the whole duration of the session; the group follows a “come and go” policy. There is no instructor or formal instruction process during this group meet-up, just the supportive environment of a great group of artists.&nbsp;

Friday Morning Artists moving to Saturday in 2025

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of South Hutchinson is seeking qualified individuals to fill the role of Court Appointed Attorney.&nbsp;

The list of qualified applicants should include:

Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

At least 21 years of age with 2 years practicing as an attorney in the State of Kansas.

Registered and authorized to practice law in the State of Kansas.

Municipal Court in South Hutchinson meets the 2nd&nbsp;and 4th&nbsp;Tuesdays of each month beginning at 1:00 p.m. and scheduled to conclude no later than 5:00 p.m.

A digital copy of qualifications and a minimum of three (3) references must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on November 15th, 2024, to the following:&nbsp;

<a href="mailto:emilyr@southhutchpd.com" target="_blank">emilyr@southhutchpd.com</a>

cc:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jeffs@southhutch.com" target="_blank">jeffs@southhutch.com</a>&nbsp;

Proposer is responsible for delivery of response by the date and time set for the closing of the proposal acceptance. Responses received after the date and time set for the closing will not be considered.&nbsp;

The City of South Hutchinson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities in proposals received. All inquiries concerning this RFQ must be made via e-mail to either&nbsp;<a href="mailto:emilyr@southhutchpd.com" target="_blank">emilyr@southhutchpd.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jeffs@southhutch.com" target="_blank">jeffs@southhutch.com</a>.

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 </figure>City of South HutchinsonSOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of South Hutchinson is seeking qualified individuals to fill the role of Court Appointed Attorney.&nbsp;The list of qualified applicants should include:Resident of the State of Kansas.Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.At least 21 years of age with 2 years practicing as an attorney in the State of Kansas.Registered and authorized to practice law in the State of Kansas.Municipal Court in South Hutchinson meets the 2nd&nbsp;and 4th&nbsp;Tuesdays of each month beginning at 1:00 p.m. and scheduled to conclude no later than 5:00 p.m.A digital copy of qualifications and a minimum of three (3) references must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on November 15th, 2024, to the following:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:emilyr@southhutchpd.com" target="_blank">emilyr@southhutchpd.com</a>cc:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jeffs@southhutch.com" target="_blank">jeffs@southhutch.com</a>&nbsp;Attn: &nbsp;RFQ Court Appointed AttorneyProposer is responsible for delivery of response by the date and time set for the closing of the proposal acceptance. Responses received after the date and time set for the closing will not be considered.&nbsp;The City of South Hutchinson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities in proposals received. All inquiries concerning this RFQ must be made via e-mail to either&nbsp;<a href="mailto:emilyr@southhutchpd.com" target="_blank">emilyr@southhutchpd.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jeffs@southhutch.com" target="_blank">jeffs@southhutch.com</a>.

South Hutch issues request for court appointed attorney

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church is hosting a meal packaging event again this holiday season.

Saturday, December 7, 2024, they need your help to package 50,000 meals.&nbsp; 

Each meal will be used to address local food security by donation to local food banks.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.buhlerchurch.com/" target="_blank">Buhler Mennonite Church</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://ideatek.com/community-investment/" target="_blank">IdeaTek</a>&nbsp;are partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://outreachprogram.org/food-insecurity/" target="_blank">The Outreach Program</a>&nbsp;to again package non-perishable meals at the Sand Hills Event Center in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;The first shift begins at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and the second is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.You can work one or both shifts. Job orientation is provided and no previous experience is needed.

You can email with questions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bmcpastor@gmail.com">bmcpastor@gmail.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729874412533.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy Buhler Mennonite Church" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy Buhler Mennonite Church</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church is hosting a meal packaging event again this holiday season.Saturday, December 7, 2024, they need your help to package 50,000 meals.&nbsp; Each meal will be used to address local food security by donation to local food banks.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.buhlerchurch.com/" target="_blank">Buhler Mennonite Church</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://ideatek.com/community-investment/" target="_blank">IdeaTek</a>&nbsp;are partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://outreachprogram.org/food-insecurity/" target="_blank">The Outreach Program</a>&nbsp;to again package non-perishable meals at the Sand Hills Event Center in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The first shift begins at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and the second is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.You can work one or both shifts. Job orientation is provided and no previous experience is needed.There is a job for all ages. You can email with questions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bmcpastor@gmail.com">bmcpastor@gmail.com</a>.

Meal packaging event coming in December

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;

10/27/2024 11:50 PM-Chase	Bradley Myrtle-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (2nd conviction in 5 yrs);Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner&nbsp;

10/27/2024 11:01 PM-Kaalisha	Lsherri Thomas-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance&nbsp;

10/27/2024 3:08 PM-Rider	Jason Morse-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

10/27/2024 4:02 AM-Scott	Allan Angell-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+&nbsp;

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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;10/27/2024 11:50 PM-Chase	Bradley Myrtle-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (2nd conviction in 5 yrs);Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner&nbsp;10/27/2024 11:01 PM-Kaalisha	Lsherri Thomas-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance&nbsp;10/27/2024 3:08 PM-Rider	Jason Morse-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,00010/27/2024 4:02 AM-Scott	Allan Angell-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+&nbsp;

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police's Ian McIntire is the Allen Samuels CDJR Hero of the Month for October. He told Hutch Post that he wanted to make the community safer, and that's why he joined the department.&nbsp;

"I think for me, what surprised me the most is the citizens truly do care about law enforcement," McIntire said. "They appreciate what we do and kind of go above and beyond to help us with what we need, the majority of them."

Law enforcement isn't a job for anyone, it's a calling for those who make that choice.

"A change like that comes from the heart," McIntire said. "If you have a passion for helping people, then it's a great opportunity to get involved within your community."

His family of five makes it possible for him to put on the badge and go to work for the rest of Hutchinson, and he appreciates that.

"The family sacrifices a lot, but they also, you know, understand what's important," McIntire said. "They are totally on board with everything that we do."

An honorable mention this month goes to a future first responder, Madison Suppes, a nursing student at HutchCC.&nbsp;

Suppes was nominated by Karla Bretz. A portion of her nomination text is in italics below.

"Madison went above &amp; beyond a person's expectations. My husband had a stent done due to a heart attack. He was admitted due to the situation. Madison Suppes was leaving work and I was in the lobby crying. This young lady sat beside me and offered me tissues and asked if I needed company. Hutchinson Hospital needs to know what an asset they have in this young lady. She is in the Nursing program at HutchCC. I was treated with dignity &amp; respect. I felt like an angel was with me as I waited, No questions, just sympathy from her heart got me through this terrible ordeal. Madison stayed with me an hour and a half. I would not have been able to have handled it without her. I know this young lady is spectacular, I wish her the best in each and everything she chooses for her career, I hope that if I myself was in medical need , Madison would be my chosen nurse for my care and needs. Her personality and her caring heart makes no obstacle too big, meeting her that day I felt I was not with a stranger."

Congratulations to both for going the extra mile for those in need.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729903123637.jpeg" alt="Ian McIntire is the Hero of the Month from Allen Samuels CDJR for October. " />
 <figcaption>Ian McIntire is the Hero of the Month from Allen Samuels CDJR for October. </figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police's Ian McIntire is the Allen Samuels CDJR Hero of the Month for October. He told Hutch Post that he wanted to make the community safer, and that's why he joined the department.&nbsp;"I think for me, what surprised me the most is the citizens truly do care about law enforcement," McIntire said. "They appreciate what we do and kind of go above and beyond to help us with what we need, the majority of them."Law enforcement isn't a job for anyone, it's a calling for those who make that choice."A change like that comes from the heart," McIntire said. "If you have a passion for helping people, then it's a great opportunity to get involved within your community."His family of five makes it possible for him to put on the badge and go to work for the rest of Hutchinson, and he appreciates that."The family sacrifices a lot, but they also, you know, understand what's important," McIntire said. "They are totally on board with everything that we do."An honorable mention this month goes to a future first responder, Madison Suppes, a nursing student at HutchCC.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729902872447.jpeg" alt="Madison Suppes was recognized for her compassion as a future first responder by Allen Samuels CDJR and Eagle Media in October." />
 <figcaption>Madison Suppes was recognized for her compassion as a future first responder by Allen Samuels CDJR and Eagle Media in October.</figcaption>
 </figure>Suppes was nominated by Karla Bretz. A portion of her nomination text is in italics below."Madison went above &amp; beyond a person's expectations. My husband had a stent done due to a heart attack. He was admitted due to the situation. Madison Suppes was leaving work and I was in the lobby crying. This young lady sat beside me and offered me tissues and asked if I needed company. Hutchinson Hospital needs to know what an asset they have in this young lady. She is in the Nursing program at HutchCC. I was treated with dignity &amp; respect. I felt like an angel was with me as I waited, No questions, just sympathy from her heart got me through this terrible ordeal. Madison stayed with me an hour and a half. I would not have been able to have handled it without her. I know this young lady is spectacular, I wish her the best in each and everything she chooses for her career, I hope that if I myself was in medical need , Madison would be my chosen nurse for my care and needs. Her personality and her caring heart makes no obstacle too big, meeting her that day I felt I was not with a stranger."Congratulations to both for going the extra mile for those in need.

First responder glad to be part of 'brotherhood'

BOB KENYON Special to Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — I have a contract to buy a house near the airport in Hutch. My previous plan was to build a fully electric Net Zero house in The Highlands, KS. What is a Net Zero house you ask - it’s a house which produces as much electricity as it consumes. Hence, the net is zero. The plan was to build a super efficient house with massive insulation and a 15 kw solar system from King Solar in Yoder, KS (<a href="http://www.kingsolar.net">www.kingsolar.net</a>). The stovetop would be induction, all light bulbs LED, every appliance Energy Star certified. We’d have 17” of insulation in the attic for an R value of 50. Windows would be super high quality, possibly triple pane. Perhaps geothermal heating/cooling. We planned to install a couple Tesla Powerwall batteries in the garage to hold power for nighttime and attempt to avoid ever pulling from the grid. The goal was two-fold: if we never had to pay for heating, cooling, charging our Lightning truck or any electrical needs, the retirement budget would be more comfortable. Secondly, we’re trying to avoid putting any carbon in the air. If you don’t pull electricity from the grid, you don’t cause the power company to burn more coal.

Life sometimes throws a curve at you and when we got down to hard numbers with the builder, the cost was just too high. The realtor who sold us the lot in The Highlands,&nbsp;found us a house in Hutch with solar, which was under budget so we pivoted. Another reason to change plans was the difference in how the two electric companies involved deal with solar. Net metering pretty much means the electric meter dial spins in both directions. If on a sunny mild Fall day you produce 60 kWh and consume 30 kWh, you bank the extra 30 kWh for another day. The house we were going to build was going to have a 15 kw solar system and the house we’re buying has a 10.5 kw system. A 10 kw solar system will produce 10 kWh every hour the sun is shining. A day with 6 hours of sun will produce 60 kWh. A typical house will consume 35 kWh per day so with at least 3.5 hours of sun per day, you’re good to go - zero power bills. Charging our Lightning truck can consume as much as 100 kWh so that’s another issue. Evergy serves Hutch and offers net metering which is preferable in our case.

The Highlands is served by Ark Valley Co-op for electricity. They do not offer net metering but rather use parallel metering if you have solar. That means there are two readings on the meter - one for electricity coming in and one for electricity going out.

The kicker is that you pay retail for what you use and are compensated for what you return at wholesale * 1.5. Because Ark Valley is not-for-profit, they are immune from the&nbsp;law that requires power companies to offer net metering. That was another factor in&nbsp;deciding not to build in The Highlands. We were going to buy expensive batteries in The Highlands to avoid pulling from the grid at night. With Evergy, the grid essentially serves as your battery, you put the excess in the grid and pull it out at a later time and use your&nbsp;credit.

A few notes about net metering. In Maryland, I had friends with solar who would receive&nbsp;a check every April first if they produced more electricity than they consumed for the year - sounds reasonable. Early in my research I found that in Kansas, any credit is zeroed out April 1 - just gone. But wait - it gets worse. It is now the policy that any new solar system installed can bank any extra day to day, however it gets zeroed out at the&nbsp;end of every month. If I produce more zucchini than I consume in a month and someone just takes away the excess, that seems like theft to me. I digress. Fortunately a law was just passed that grandfathers me into the rollover month to month policy because the system was installed many years ago. I’ll still lose any excess April 1. April fools indeed.

I had the house appraised before making an offer. We asked the appraiser if the solar was considered in the valuation of the house. She indicated she had very little data but in general she did not add value to the house due to the solar. Some people might want&nbsp;to avoid it so it could be considered a negative value. I consider it a huge asset given that it would probably cost me around $40,000 to add this system. I’m getting a “free” system and no electric bill over $14.25. Seems like a winner to me.

The sellers shared with me their Evergy bill which shows that nearly 3,000 kWh have been banked. The minimum cost to be connected to Evergy is $14.25/month and that’s&nbsp;all they ever pay. The minimum monthly fee for Ark Valley is $50/month.

They used 268 kWh and produced 878 kWh so they added 610 kWh to their total of 2,954 kWh&nbsp;banked.

So back to the original question: Am I about to buy a Net Zero house? Well, according to the definition of producing more than you consume, yes, this presently is a Net Zero house.

However, it is not fully electric and the sellers didn’t have an EV charging in the garage. If our goal is to have zero carbon footprint, we need to consider the natural gas furnace and water heater. If I flip them both to electric, will it still be Net Zero? Only time will tell.

<a href="mailto:BobKenyon@gmail.com">BobKenyon@gmail.com</a>

Bob recently retired as a professor of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland.

Carla retired from Sandy Springs Friends School in Maryland where she was a teacher of upper level Mathematics including AP Calculus. She previously taught AP Statistics at Wichita Collegiate School in Wichita. They have family in Kansas City, Dallas, Western Arkansas and Wichita. They now live in Hutch.

<figure>
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 </figure>BOB KENYON Special to Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — I have a contract to buy a house near the airport in Hutch. My previous plan was to build a fully electric Net Zero house in The Highlands, KS. What is a Net Zero house you ask - it’s a house which produces as much electricity as it consumes. Hence, the net is zero. The plan was to build a super efficient house with massive insulation and a 15 kw solar system from King Solar in Yoder, KS (<a href="http://www.kingsolar.net">www.kingsolar.net</a>). The stovetop would be induction, all light bulbs LED, every appliance Energy Star certified. We’d have 17” of insulation in the attic for an R value of 50. Windows would be super high quality, possibly triple pane. Perhaps geothermal heating/cooling. We planned to install a couple Tesla Powerwall batteries in the garage to hold power for nighttime and attempt to avoid ever pulling from the grid. The goal was two-fold: if we never had to pay for heating, cooling, charging our Lightning truck or any electrical needs, the retirement budget would be more comfortable. Secondly, we’re trying to avoid putting any carbon in the air. If you don’t pull electricity from the grid, you don’t cause the power company to burn more coal.Life sometimes throws a curve at you and when we got down to hard numbers with the builder, the cost was just too high. The realtor who sold us the lot in The Highlands,&nbsp;found us a house in Hutch with solar, which was under budget so we pivoted. Another reason to change plans was the difference in how the two electric companies involved deal with solar. Net metering pretty much means the electric meter dial spins in both directions. If on a sunny mild Fall day you produce 60 kWh and consume 30 kWh, you bank the extra 30 kWh for another day. The house we were going to build was going to have a 15 kw solar system and the house we’re buying has a 10.5 kw system. A 10 kw solar system will produce 10 kWh every hour the sun is shining. A day with 6 hours of sun will produce 60 kWh. A typical house will consume 35 kWh per day so with at least 3.5 hours of sun per day, you’re good to go - zero power bills. Charging our Lightning truck can consume as much as 100 kWh so that’s another issue. Evergy serves Hutch and offers net metering which is preferable in our case.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729690595301.jpeg" alt="Electric Bill Image Courtesy Bob Kenyon" />
 <figcaption>Electric Bill Image Courtesy Bob Kenyon</figcaption>
 </figure>The Highlands is served by Ark Valley Co-op for electricity. They do not offer net metering but rather use parallel metering if you have solar. That means there are two readings on the meter - one for electricity coming in and one for electricity going out.The kicker is that you pay retail for what you use and are compensated for what you return at wholesale * 1.5. Because Ark Valley is not-for-profit, they are immune from the&nbsp;law that requires power companies to offer net metering. That was another factor in&nbsp;deciding not to build in The Highlands. We were going to buy expensive batteries in The Highlands to avoid pulling from the grid at night. With Evergy, the grid essentially serves as your battery, you put the excess in the grid and pull it out at a later time and use your&nbsp;credit.A few notes about net metering. In Maryland, I had friends with solar who would receive&nbsp;a check every April first if they produced more electricity than they consumed for the year - sounds reasonable. Early in my research I found that in Kansas, any credit is zeroed out April 1 - just gone. But wait - it gets worse. It is now the policy that any new solar system installed can bank any extra day to day, however it gets zeroed out at the&nbsp;end of every month. If I produce more zucchini than I consume in a month and someone just takes away the excess, that seems like theft to me. I digress. Fortunately a law was just passed that grandfathers me into the rollover month to month policy because the system was installed many years ago. I’ll still lose any excess April 1. April fools indeed.I had the house appraised before making an offer. We asked the appraiser if the solar was considered in the valuation of the house. She indicated she had very little data but in general she did not add value to the house due to the solar. Some people might want&nbsp;to avoid it so it could be considered a negative value. I consider it a huge asset given that it would probably cost me around $40,000 to add this system. I’m getting a “free” system and no electric bill over $14.25. Seems like a winner to me.The sellers shared with me their Evergy bill which shows that nearly 3,000 kWh have been banked. The minimum cost to be connected to Evergy is $14.25/month and that’s&nbsp;all they ever pay. The minimum monthly fee for Ark Valley is $50/month.They used 268 kWh and produced 878 kWh so they added 610 kWh to their total of 2,954 kWh&nbsp;banked.So back to the original question: Am I about to buy a Net Zero house? Well, according to the definition of producing more than you consume, yes, this presently is a Net Zero house.However, it is not fully electric and the sellers didn’t have an EV charging in the garage. If our goal is to have zero carbon footprint, we need to consider the natural gas furnace and water heater. If I flip them both to electric, will it still be Net Zero? Only time will tell.Comments? Questions? Drop me a line.<a href="mailto:BobKenyon@gmail.com">BobKenyon@gmail.com</a>Bob recently retired as a professor of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland.Carla retired from Sandy Springs Friends School in Maryland where she was a teacher of upper level Mathematics including AP Calculus. She previously taught AP Statistics at Wichita Collegiate School in Wichita. They have family in Kansas City, Dallas, Western Arkansas and Wichita. They now live in Hutch.

Did I just buy a Net Zero house?

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the Hyde Park neighborhood prepares for the 41st Luminaries in December, Richard Hall, who has been the ambassador for the North Pole at the Luminaries for decades, is unable to continue in 2024.

Angela Rice passed on to Hutch Post some memories of Hall's time in the red suit, compiled by his daughter, Joleen Jantz. These reflections are hers, but they are a fitting tribute to the goal of keeping the spirit of Christmas alive that Hall showed over the years.

Matthew Jantz, Hall's Grandson, was in the Hutchinson Hospital for 2 weeks before and during Thanksgiving in November 1988. Matthew was 2.  After Thanksgiving, Matthew got transferred to the KU Medical Center in Kansas City.  He was there for 4 weeks.  There were a lot of local visitors, but Richard saw how hard it was on the family.  Matthew’s sister Danielle would stay with Richard and Imogene a lot, or she would spend some time with her other grandparents and some with her dad, while her mom was in KC with Matthew. Sometimes Richard and his wife Imogene would bring Danielle to Kansas City.  They would stay with Matthew, while Mom and Dad had time with Danielle.  It was a rough month.  That year Richard decided, he was going to become Santa.

In 1989, Imogene, who was a seamstress, made him a Santa suit.  He spent Christmas morning at the Hutchinson Hospital.  He visited every patient and handed out candy canes.  He did his rounds until last year. From there it spread.  He started doing a few private appearances.  He did a few schools, he became the Santa for the Hutchinson Holiday parade, the Downtown Santa, and the Santa at the Luminaries in Hyde Park.  He purchased all the candy canes himself.  He never asked for payment.  Although, people would sometimes generously give him some compensation.  

Several years after he began, Imogene decided she wanted to help.  So she created a costume for herself, and she went as Mrs. Claus.  Sometimes the children would come to her instead of Santa.&nbsp;

In December 2014, Hall's great grandchildren were living in South Carolina.  Their dad was on deployment for the USAF, so Danielle (granddaughter), Logan (great grandson) and Kailey (great granddaughter) came home for Christmas. Family picked them up at the airport and went straight to Hyde Park for the Luminaries.&nbsp; &nbsp;As they walked up, Santa greeted them by name, and he knew every detail about them.  Their names, where they lived, where their dad was, they had come home for Christmas.  They were shocked.  As we walked away, Kailey said “Grandma, that’s the real Santa, he knew my name without me telling him.”

Here's hoping that someone will be able to provide that service to the Salt City. If you are interested, contact Rice at <a href="mailto:rice.angela@usd308.com">rice.angela@usd308.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the Hyde Park neighborhood prepares for the 41st Luminaries in December, Richard Hall, who has been the ambassador for the North Pole at the Luminaries for decades, is unable to continue in 2024.Angela Rice passed on to Hutch Post some memories of Hall's time in the red suit, compiled by his daughter, Joleen Jantz. These reflections are hers, but they are a fitting tribute to the goal of keeping the spirit of Christmas alive that Hall showed over the years.Matthew Jantz, Hall's Grandson, was in the Hutchinson Hospital for 2 weeks before and during Thanksgiving in November 1988. Matthew was 2. After Thanksgiving, Matthew got transferred to the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. He was there for 4 weeks. There were a lot of local visitors, but Richard saw how hard it was on the family. Matthew’s sister Danielle would stay with Richard and Imogene a lot, or she would spend some time with her other grandparents and some with her dad, while her mom was in KC with Matthew. Sometimes Richard and his wife Imogene would bring Danielle to Kansas City. They would stay with Matthew, while Mom and Dad had time with Danielle. It was a rough month. That year Richard decided, he was going to become Santa.In 1989, Imogene, who was a seamstress, made him a Santa suit. He spent Christmas morning at the Hutchinson Hospital. He visited every patient and handed out candy canes. He did his rounds until last year. From there it spread. He started doing a few private appearances. He did a few schools, he became the Santa for the Hutchinson Holiday parade, the Downtown Santa, and the Santa at the Luminaries in Hyde Park. He purchased all the candy canes himself. He never asked for payment. Although, people would sometimes generously give him some compensation. Several years after he began, Imogene decided she wanted to help. So she created a costume for herself, and she went as Mrs. Claus. Sometimes the children would come to her instead of Santa.&nbsp;In December 2014, Hall's great grandchildren were living in South Carolina. Their dad was on deployment for the USAF, so Danielle (granddaughter), Logan (great grandson) and Kailey (great granddaughter) came home for Christmas. Family picked them up at the airport and went straight to Hyde Park for the Luminaries.&nbsp; &nbsp;As they walked up, Santa greeted them by name, and he knew every detail about them. Their names, where they lived, where their dad was, they had come home for Christmas. They were shocked. As we walked away, Kailey said “Grandma, that’s the real Santa, he knew my name without me telling him.”Here's hoping that someone will be able to provide that service to the Salt City. If you are interested, contact Rice at <a href="mailto:rice.angela@usd308.com">rice.angela@usd308.com</a>.

Long-time Hyde Park Santa to hang up red suit

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beyond Barriers presents Laughter without Limits, a special fundraiser event featuring renowned comedian Josh Blue on Nov. 2 at the Fox Theatre. This event aims to support Beyond Barriers, a nonprofit dedicated to the independence and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in 60 Kansas counties.

Josh Blue is celebrated for his unique humor and ability to break down the stereotypes of people with disabilities. He had a groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006. In 2018, he was featured on the Tonight Show, performed at the William H. Macy Gala, and recorded his fifth hour special, Broccoli. Since his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2021, he’s been traveling around the world performing over 200 shows annually.

Blue will take the stage at the Fox at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. All proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit Beyond Barriers, assisting them in their mission to break down barriers and create opportunities for those with disabilities.

Show tickets are available at $25, $35, and $45, offering various seating options to suit every preference. For $100, guests will receive a show ticket and an opportunity to indulge in a pre-show cocktail event. Attire is casual…come as you are!

Join Beyond Barriers for "Laughter without Limits" at the Fox Theatre in Hutchinson where comedy meets compassion. Help make a meaningful impact in your community with an evening that promises to uplift your spirit!

For tickets, visit <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com">www.hutchinsonfox.com</a>, contact the Fox Theatre at 877-FOX-SHOW, or visit the Box Office at 18 E. 1st Ave. in Hutchinson.

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 </figure>Beyond BarriersHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beyond Barriers presents Laughter without Limits, a special fundraiser event featuring renowned comedian Josh Blue on Nov. 2 at the Fox Theatre. This event aims to support Beyond Barriers, a nonprofit dedicated to the independence and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in 60 Kansas counties.Josh Blue is celebrated for his unique humor and ability to break down the stereotypes of people with disabilities. He had a groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006. In 2018, he was featured on the Tonight Show, performed at the William H. Macy Gala, and recorded his fifth hour special, Broccoli. Since his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2021, he’s been traveling around the world performing over 200 shows annually.Blue will take the stage at the Fox at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. All proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit Beyond Barriers, assisting them in their mission to break down barriers and create opportunities for those with disabilities.Show tickets are available at $25, $35, and $45, offering various seating options to suit every preference. For $100, guests will receive a show ticket and an opportunity to indulge in a pre-show cocktail event. Attire is casual…come as you are!Join Beyond Barriers for "Laughter without Limits" at the Fox Theatre in Hutchinson where comedy meets compassion. Help make a meaningful impact in your community with an evening that promises to uplift your spirit!For tickets, visit <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com">www.hutchinsonfox.com</a>, contact the Fox Theatre at 877-FOX-SHOW, or visit the Box Office at 18 E. 1st Ave. in Hutchinson.<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;

Tickets still available for Beyond Barriers fundraiser

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10/27/2024 12:53 AM-Terrell	Jovan Parker-Direct Contempt; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant&nbsp;

10/26/2024 11:48 PM-Christabel	Anna Erwin-Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

10/26/2024 6:22 PM-Julienne	Courtney Erwin-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant&nbsp;

10/26/2024 4:04 PM-Clayanthony	River Williams-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

10/26/2024 11:00 AM-Brittania	Kae Sisson-Probation Violation

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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;10/27/2024 3:36 AM-Jarred	Alexander Bell-Battery; AGGRAVATED; Knowingly use Physical contact in angry/rude manner w/ weapon; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Intimidation of a Witness; AGGRAVATED; Act is accompanied by an expressed or implied threat of force; Endangering a Child&nbsp;10/27/2024 12:53 AM-Terrell	Jovan Parker-Direct Contempt; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant&nbsp;10/26/2024 11:48 PM-Christabel	Anna Erwin-Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;10/26/2024 6:22 PM-Julienne	Courtney Erwin-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant&nbsp;10/26/2024 4:04 PM-Clayanthony	River Williams-Failure to Appear&nbsp;10/26/2024 11:00 AM-Brittania	Kae Sisson-Probation Violation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Below is a short photo gallery from the 2024 Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 26, 2024. Over 2,000 kids and parents came in costume to the Hutchinson Zoo.

Nicole Mantz with the Hutchinson Zoo said that it looked like a record crowd up to the point when Hutch Post came out to take the photos Saturday afternoon.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Below is a short photo gallery from the 2024 Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 26, 2024. Over 2,000 kids and parents came in costume to the Hutchinson Zoo.Nicole Mantz with the Hutchinson Zoo said that it looked like a record crowd up to the point when Hutch Post came out to take the photos Saturday afternoon.<figure>
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A dedication ceremony was held Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Cosmosphere for the signs commemorating the highway section of K-96 encompassing the city of Haven as the Henry Lee Fisher Memorial Highway.

Army Pfc. Henry Lee Fisher died in combat on June 18, 1967, shortly after he turned 20. His brother, James Fisher, said remembering the sacrifice of those who died in Vietnam is why the family wanted to see this done.

"It's very important," James Fisher said. "Those guys went over there, they were drafted, a lot of them, probably the majority of them enlisted, because they felt it was their duty to represent their country."

Fisher was one of four children. After he graduated from Haven High School in 1965, he decided to join the military with two buddies. Fisher had to have hernia surgery and could have chosen not to go, but he instead volunteered for service after the problem was fixed. 

His sister, Julie Marshall, explained that it was hard to understand at the time why her brother died.

"I was 16," Marshall said. "My age group didn't really understand what was going on. We weren't in the draft stages. We just sat home and watched what was happening on TV."

The signs are at the Hutchinson KDOT office and ready to be installed in the next two to three weeks. Rep. Joe Seiwert of Pretty Prairie introduced the legislation to get the highway signs authorized and it was passed last session, but the family had to raise the money to get them installed.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729963354482.jpeg" alt="A photo of the sign to be installed on K-96 in the next two to three weeks to commemorate the Henry Lee Fisher Memorial Highway in Haven. Photo by Nick Gosnell." />
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A dedication ceremony was held Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Cosmosphere for the signs commemorating the highway section of K-96 encompassing the city of Haven as the Henry Lee Fisher Memorial Highway.<figure>
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 </figure>Army Pfc. Henry Lee Fisher died in combat on June 18, 1967, shortly after he turned 20. His brother, James Fisher, said remembering the sacrifice of those who died in Vietnam is why the family wanted to see this done."It's very important," James Fisher said. "Those guys went over there, they were drafted, a lot of them, probably the majority of them enlisted, because they felt it was their duty to represent their country."Fisher was one of four children. After he graduated from Haven High School in 1965, he decided to join the military with two buddies. Fisher had to have hernia surgery and could have chosen not to go, but he instead volunteered for service after the problem was fixed. His sister, Julie Marshall, explained that it was hard to understand at the time why her brother died."I was 16," Marshall said. "My age group didn't really understand what was going on. We weren't in the draft stages. We just sat home and watched what was happening on TV."<figure>
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 <figcaption>This is the section of the authorizing legislation for the PFC Henry Lee Fisher memorial highway. Photo by Nick Gosnell.</figcaption>
 </figure>The signs are at the Hutchinson KDOT office and ready to be installed in the next two to three weeks. Rep. Joe Seiwert of Pretty Prairie introduced the legislation to get the highway signs authorized and it was passed last session, but the family had to raise the money to get them installed.

Dedication held for Henry Lee Fisher Memorial Highway

Country 102.9's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/patjames/">Pat James</a>&nbsp;brings you some ideas on events to attend this Halloween weekend around the Hutchinson area. Click the play button to listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8b349376-4066-494e-8ebf-9cac2d470987">CLICK HERE</a> to see a complete list of Halloween Events around Hutchinson <a href="https://hutchpost.com/category/podcasts" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to more Hutch Post podcasts on demand! <a href="https://hutchpost.com/pages/community-calendar" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to submit an event for this podcast or to see area events listed on the Visit Hutch Event Calendar.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Country 102.9's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/patjames/">Pat James</a>&nbsp;brings you some ideas on events to attend this Halloween weekend around the Hutchinson area. Click the play button to listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe title="🎧 LISTEN: 'Happening Around Hutch' this weekend (Oct. 24-25)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ipx9w-171b990-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8b349376-4066-494e-8ebf-9cac2d470987">CLICK HERE</a> to see a complete list of Halloween Events around Hutchinson <a href="https://hutchpost.com/category/podcasts" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to more Hutch Post podcasts on demand! <a href="https://hutchpost.com/pages/community-calendar" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to submit an event for this podcast or to see area events listed on the Visit Hutch Event Calendar.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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