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Growing up, my mother always made our home look like a Hallmark movie for the Christmas season. It began with perfectly placed, multi-colored lights circling our home’s perimeter outdoors. Walking inside, you knew Bing Crosby would love this place. It was full of all the décor, centered around the most beautiful tree I’ve still ever seen. Artificial, adorned with fake freshly fallen snow, it remains my favorite style of tree to this day. It was full of so many eclectic ornaments. She had a snowy village on the fireplace mantle that I would stare at for hours. It was quite apparent that it took a lifetime to acquire such a collection. My momma - Ms. Jeri Lynn Jackson - is long gone now, but the memories remain, and they’ll always be there. I know I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to recapture that feeling of those times, and I know I’ll always come up short. All I can do is promise to give my future children the same childhood experiences, because, at the end of the day, Christmas really isn’t about anything else but family and time spent together. You won’t remember what meal you ate. You won’t remember what game was on TV (unless we’re talking about K-State’s loss to Boston College on Christmas Day in the 1994 Aloha Bowl!). You probably won’t even remember what gifts you got. All you will remember is who was there and the ambiance of it all. This month, we wanted to highlight the magic of the season and what MHK has to offer that helps spread holiday cheer. We’ve compiled a gift guide to make your shopping easier, and that also supports local businesses. We show you what Manhattan Tech has going on, and their future plans. We also meet some people who can’t be home for the holidays, because they are serving the greater good. In the true spirit of the season, let’s take care of those in our community who need assistance or who are alone. My hope for you this season is that you feel love and peace and that we all remember to take care of each other, extending grace, empathy, and love. Lastly, never forget: Jesus Christ is the reason for the season! Praise be to Him! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Warm Regards,

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inside the issue The Holiday & Giving Issue

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14 Not Home for the Holidays

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Local Limelight

Culinary Creations

How To

Education Corner

Giving Back

Events

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Honoring those who sacrifice their holidays to serve our country and our communities

20 Arrow Bodega Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Cold pressed olive oil infused with rosemary is the secret ingredient in this holiday confection

26 Building HIRE Education

How Manhattan Tech is expand their campus to meet the demands of Manhattan’s workforce

34 Holiday Gift Guide

From locally handcrafted goods to cozy slippers, our picks for the perfect present

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Photography: Tim Sigle The annual Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony at Blue Earth Plaza. Highlighted by a 67’, animated Christmas tree, this event is completely funded by the Whoville Fund and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.

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1: Vibrant, autumn leaves in front of the Riley County Courthouse on Poyntz Ave 2: Diwali celebration attendees admire artwork at the Beach Museum 3: Beautiful autumn day at Bill Snyder Family Stadium! 4: Manhattan’s newest food truck, Antojitos Yami Yummy, on Fort Riley Blvd! 5: Chrysanthemums at the Manhattan Downtown Farmers Market 6: The Cook family having an udderly great time trick-or-treating in Aggieville! 7: Trick or treating in the ‘Ville with Carl, Russel, and Kevin from Up!

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Experience the sights and the sounds of the season in the Little Apple. The holidays can be an especially hectic time, so we pulled together a list of festive ways to unwind and spend time with loved ones.

Winter Celebrations UNCOR KED INSPIR ATION: Gather your friends for a Christmas-themed paint

& sip night! Stop by for kids' classes on Saturday mornings or any time to paint holiday pottery. 1223 Moro St, Manhattan, KS HOR SE DR AWN CAR R IAGE R IDES: Courtesy of WTC Fiber, take a free horse drawn carriage ride from the south side of Blue Earth Plaza to Downtown Manhattan! Weekends in December, 5-8pm. Blue Earth Plaza, Manhattan, KS ONE CHR ISTMAS EVE AT EVER GR EEN MALL: December 9-11, enjoy "One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall," a show that wraps the joys and sorrows of the season into one festive package. Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: On December 11th at 3pm, Heartland Harmony and the Little Apple Chorus present their 2022 Christmas show, "Home For The Holidays." Forum Hall, K-State Student Union, Manhattan, KS 66502 LITTLE APPLE BALL DR OP: Ring in the New Year in Aggieville! Watch the Little Apple Ball Drop and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show! Aggieville, Manhattan, KS

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N OT H O M E FOR THE H O L I D AY S HONORING THOSE WHO SACRIFICE THEIR HOLIDAYS TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY, CARE FOR THE SICK, AND HELP THOSE IN EMERGENCIES

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GREG & MONICA BASSETT HIS ROLE: Major, United States Army HER ROLE: Founder, Stronghold Community Food Pantry & 2022 AFI Army Spouse of the Year DO YOU HAVE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WHEN GREG IS DEPLOYED? For Christmas, we send themed boxes to him and his whole team, so everyone is included. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WHEN YOU ALL GET TO BE TOGETHER? Spending time with friends that have become family. For many in the Fort Riley community, we’re all we have. We have a Secret Santa with the neighborhood and decorate holiday cookies with the kids. HOW DO YOU GIVE BACK DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Last year, we gave out baskets with turkey through dessert from our garage in Fort Riley. One in four military families face food insecurity. We started by giving out baskets of food, diapers, and wipes during PCS [Permanent Change of Station] season. The ripple effect of the community makes an impact. People would leave groceries on my porch for the pantry, and a middle schooler collected 600 pounds of food. Now, I’m working on getting 501(c) (3) status for Stronghold Community Food Pantry in Leavenworth. strongholdfoodpantry.com

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WHAT MAKES YOUR JOB MEANINGFUL? Seeing patients become independent again after therapy, and hearing how much you’ve helped them. WHAT CAN PATIENTS’ FAMILIES DO TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE BETTER? Having family present during the holidays helps a lot, so there’s someone the patient recognizes. A former patient wrote me a “thank you” card and gave the staff cookies to show us appreciation. DO YOU HAVE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT WORK? People volunteer their time to decorate and organize a potluck. My favorite dish has been Filipino noodles [pancit] with chicken and vegetables. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WHEN YOU GET TO BE HOME? Sitting around the fireplace and eating recipes that grandma used to make.

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LLERAN JOHNSON ROLE: 911 Dispatcher WHAT MAKES YOUR JOB MEANINGFUL? Making a difference in people’s lives, whether it’s something major or minor. I like helping people get the help they need and making a lousy day better. DO YOU HAVE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT WORK? We’re a weird, big ol’ family. We do a potluck with everyone. Somebody on the patrol side will do brisket, and we’ll try to get K-State police and Pottawatomie County folks to come over if they’re in the area. Someone from the public will bring cookies. We’ll always take freebies! WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WHEN YOU GET TO BE HOME? Going to my grandma’s house, looking through old photo albums, telling stories, joking, and laughing.

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FOUR WAYS TO GIVE BACK The holiday season inspires many of us to reflect on how we can give back to the community ARTICLE BY HEATHER HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM SIGLE

1. Give your time. Through Common Table, volunteer to prepare and/or serve hot meals to people in need any day of the week. There are no eligibility requirements for patrons: all are welcome! Established in 2010, Common Table serves 500+ folks from all walks of life each week. nourishtogether.org Drive home-bound elderly/disabled Manhattan residents to local medical appointments through The Flint Hills Volunteer Center. flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/ volunteer-opportunities-2 The Neighbor 2 Neighbor program helps elderly residents remain in their home by connecting them to volunteers who help with basic yard work, leaf raking, and snow shoveling. flint hillsvolunteercenter.com/neighbor2neighbor 2. Donate. Winter is a great time to donate gently used or new coats, hats and gloves. USD #383 FIT Closet provides school-appropriate clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items to students who lack consistent housing or qualify for free/ reduced lunch. fitcloset.org The Mayor’s Holiday Food and Fund Drive is in full swing at the Flint Hills Breadbasket. Requested items included fresh meat & produce, hearty & creamy soups, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, and peanut butter. flinthillsbreadbasket.org Be Able supports individuals experiencing extreme adversity by providing access to food, a comfortable space, and a positive circle of people. Individuals receive help navigating the systems to attain medical and mental health resources, employment training, and housing assistance. beablecommunity.com 3. Lend your talent. Are you knowledgeable about the college

application process? Matchlighters pairs high-achieving, low-income students with experienced college counselors for free. collegeessayguy.com/matchlighters/counselors Help members of the community with their taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Volunteers receive training and certification. flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/ volunteer-opportunities-2/ Passionate about preserving the most endangered ecosystem in the world, the tall grass prairie? The Konza Prairie Docent Program offers training for those interested in volunteering at the Konza. keep.kon za.k-state.edu/docents/orientation.html

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Write positive reviews for your favorite small businesses on their Yelp page, Google Business Profile, or Facebook page. These reviews help other shoppers find the businesses when they’re searching online. Post and tag small businesses on social media. This is another no-cost way to spread the word about businesses that go above and beyond. If your current budget allows, give a holiday tip to the people who make a big difference in your day-to-day life: your delivery drivers, hair stylist, babysitter, pet walker/ sitter, housekeeper, and landscapers. When you’re traveling, tip the hotel housekeeping staff and your Lyft/Uber drivers. When you go out to eat, consider tipping a little extra. These small gestures can make a big difference in someone’s day or even holiday season.

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Manhattan Tech seeks to expand their campus to meet the demands of Manhattan’s workforce

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Manhattan Tech President and CEO James Genandt

Few institutions have the potential to drive a community’s long-term economic sustainability and growth like a technical college. While Manhattan is internationally known as the home of one of the nation’s leading four-year universities, Kansas State University, one of the Little Apple’s strongest economic assets sits at the corner of Seth Child Road and Dickens Avenue. Since its founding in 1965, Manhattan Area Technical College, or simply Manhattan Tech, has proved to be critical to the workforce and economy of the greater Manhattan area. The statistics speak for themselves. Based on research conducted by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, Manhattan Tech is the number oneranked return on investment among all Kansas public colleges and universities. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s findings on 2-year colleges, it was ranked 5th-best for graduation rate in the nation, and it sits atop the rankings as the best education in Kansas at the lowest price. Its Construction Tech and Registered Nurse programs are both ranked first in the state, and its Licensed Practical Nurse Program is ranked third. In 2022, WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked Manhattan Tech as the nation’s fourth best two-year college, out of nearly 700 schools, based graduation rate, job placement rate, and job earnings. Most impressively, they have achieved these top rankings while having the single smallest campus of all Kansas public colleges and universities - and without receiving taxpayer support. Unlike public universities and community colleges, Kansas tech colleges do not receive any local property tax contributions. With bio manufacturer Scorpion Biological Services, setting its sights on Manhattan and becoming operational within the next few years, it is imperative that this MHK educational institution expands and modernizes its facilities. At least 50 percent of Scorpions’ estimated 500 employees will come directly from Manhattan Tech.

“Their goal with what they are doing here is to be in the top five in the nation in biomanufacturing and bioscience,” says Dr. James Genandt, President and CEO of Manhattan Tech. “Again, this is why this new building and our ability to help train up to half of their workforce is vital. It’s not ‘gee, it would be nice if we could do it’. We have to do it. If we want to turn this part of the state into that biotech and bioscience hub, working alongside K-State, and also creating additional incredible workforce and economic opportunities, we have to make this happen. We simply need more room.” Thus, the Building HIRE Education campus expansion capital campaign was born. Led by Genandt and Harry Watts from the Manhattan Tech Foundation, a fundraising campaign is underway to fund the new campus. Phase I of the project broke ground on November 11, and will be the first in a series of four phases. The first phase will include a new, 47,000-square-foot prefabricated building and will house six technical programs, including biomanufacturing. Phase II will feature a new, three-story building at the corner of Wreath Avenue & Dickens Avenue for bio-services and healthcare. Phase III will include renovations to the existing main building, while adding to the quickly-growing Information & Network Technology program. Then, Phase IV will include new and expanded space to the northwest corner of campus, which will be the home of community services, childhood development, and the regional testing center. Once complete, the campus will expand from its current 86,000 square feet to over 230,000 feet. Starting after Phase 1, the estimated economic impact will also grow, from the current $18 million dollars annually to over $50 million. “When you keep people employed, it’s not just more property tax, it’s more sales tax, which is the real key for city and county government budgets,” says Genandt. “You’re also keeping families here, which helps our local school CONTINUED >

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“You’re also keeping families here, which helps our local school populations, alongside job growth. This whole approach, this whole strategy, is to keep this circle of life going with good jobs, good businesses, and good communities. That’s really at the foundation of it all.”

populations, alongside job growth. This whole approach, this whole strategy, is to keep this circle of life going with good jobs, good businesses, and good communities. That’s really at the foundation of it all.” The building for Phase I will cost around $16 million dollars, and the funding is a third of the way there. Since it is the Season of Giving, Manhattan Tech could use your help.

“We love any donation, of any size for this project,” says Genandt. “There are naming rights, and they are very flexible. Again remember, we don’t get any local taxes. That is one thing the public often misunderstands about us. We are funded by tuition and private donations. So we really could use your help! We cannot state how important this is for the future of Manhattan.”

L E A R N M O R E : To donate, and to see more renderings and plans of the Building HIRE Education campus expansion capital campaign, visit manhattantech.edu/future

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Giving Campaign Now in its third year, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign will give away $300,000 this holiday season to help individual community members who would benefit from a helping hand during their time of need. But they need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Maybe you know of a single parent struggling to provide, an elderly person who has experienced loss, a child enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need—even if nobody else does. To preserve and protect the dignity of every recipient, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized in ANY way. (Even those who nominate others may remain anonymous if they choose.) Last year, City Lifestyle was able to give to more than 70 recipients all over the country by sending checks in the mail through New Year’s Eve. (This year, the goal is to double that number with checks ranging in amounts up to $3,000 each.) With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed. “We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.” Together with Matthew Perry, Chief Sales Officer, Steven adds that the outpouring and gratitude from the recipients was overwhelming and affirmed that this is a tradition they want to continue. “We believe God has blessed our company with continued success,” Matthew adds, “so we in turn want to be a blessing to others.” City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep doing it on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is so rewarding that it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster that culture of generosity.”

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“This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

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DECEMBER 2022

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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K-State Men's Basketball vs. Wichita State

BRAMLAG E COLIS EUM, 18 00 C O L L E G E AV E , MA NH AT TA N, KS | 8 :0 0 P M Bring on the Cats, bring on the Cats, bring on the Cats! Get ready to cheer on the Cats against their in-state rival to the southwest, the Wichita State Shockers. The Cats are 6-4 in their last 10 matchups against the Shockers. D EC E M BE R 4 T H

Sip & Shop 2022

LIQUID ART WIN ERY | 12:00 P M Shop from a full line-up of vendors while you sip! Enjoy the tasting room’s full menu of wine, mulled wine, cider, beer, charcuterie, and artisan & dessert pizzas. Free admission. Must be 21+ to drink. DE C E M BE R 6T H

K-State Men's Basketball vs. Abilene Christian

BRAMLAG E COLIS EUM, 18 00 C O L L E G E AV E , MA NH AT TA N, KS | 7 :0 0 P M Fort Riley's Operation Santa: Fort Riley's Operation Santa Claus helps service members and their families provide gifts to their children during the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys or gift cards. All donations will benefit Fort Riley soldiers, especially families under financial constraints and families of deployed, fallen, or injured soldiers. D EC E M BE R 1 0 T H

Breakfast with Santa

FLIN T HILLS DIS COVERY CEN TE R , 31 5 S 3R D ST, MA NH AT TA N, KS | 8 :1 5 A M Santa Claus is coming to town... to the Flint Hills Discovery Center! This family-friendly event includes a holiday scavenger hunt, hot breakfast, and opportunities to take a family photo with Santa, decorate a gingerbread man, and craft a take-home ornament. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance: flinthillsdiscovery. org/354/Breakfast-with-Santa DE C E M BE R 1 1 T H

Flint Hills Children's Choir - Holiday Special: Christmas in the Movies

MCCAIN AUDITOR IUM, 1501 G O L DST E I N C I R , MA NH AT TA N, KS | 7 :0 0 P M Enjoy a festive evening with the Konza and Bluestem Choirs, with special guests from Bates Dance Studio and Little Apple Aerials. The evening will also feature Manhattan-area string players and Grammy-winning vocal soloist Dr. Bryan Pinkall, Associate Professor of Music at Kansas State University. For tickets and more information, visit: mccain.k-state.edu/events/2022-2023 D EC E M BE R 3 1 ST

Flint Hills Discovery Center Family New Year’s Eve

FLIN T HILLS DIS COVERY CEN TE R , 31 5 S 3R D ST, MA NH AT TA N, KS All the fun of New Year’s Eve, but with a reasonable bedtime. This family-friendly celebration gives kids a chance to create slime, dance, eat party food, and play fun games, all while wearing their favorite pajamas! The evening ends with FHDC’s iconic balloon drop at Kids’ Midnight (8:30 pm). All children must be accompanied by an adult. flinthillsdiscovery.org/394/Family-New-Years-Eve

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