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(ISSN 0091-9586) MAY 2019 VOL. 69, NO. 5 ©KANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC., 2019 WWW.KEC.COOP

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annual meeting season winds down with only a few more meetings scheduled later this year. I had the opportunity to attend the Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative and DS&O Electric Cooperative annual meetings, which took me to Beloit and Salina, respectively. If I hadn’t been lugging a heavyduty camera, reporter’s notebook and extra copies of Kansas Country Living magazine, the meetings could have been mistaken for family reunions. Short of all of us wearing matching T-shirts and bearing photo albums, the meetings closely paralleled family gatherings where food serves as the conversation starter and helps reconnect everyone after a year or more hiatus. While social media facilitates ongoing conversations with others, electric co-op annual meetings ground us ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

to the simple, yet essential, in-person interactions. A smile emoji pasted into a text message can’t compete with the expression of a longtime electric co-op member surrounded by her adoring family, or the beaming face of a proud father corralling his child for a photo. Human connection is one reason to remain engaged in your co-op. Ensuring the vitality of your co-op is another. Build stronger relationships with family and your Kansas neighbors this summer by attending some of the events highlighted in this issue. From dirt track races to symphony concerts, you are sure to find ways to reconnect with others. Until June,

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Kansas in April to visit with our members at electric cooperative annual meetings. These great events clearly demonstrate the important difference of our co-op business model and it is a privilege to attend. I also saw incredible sunsets, prairies on fire, a huge farm equipment auction, and sampled amazing tacos while traversing 38 Kansas counties. I often don’t notice when crossing a county line. But it is easy to recognize that each county has its own sense of pride, its own history and unique features. In fact, those unique features are the focus of the new exhibit at the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka, “105 Counties, 105 Stories.” The exhibit creators explain that since 1875 the Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) has been collecting these stories which are preserved in thousands of artifacts, documents, photographs and other records. “Every person has stories to tell—stories about life, family, community and times,” states the KSHS website. “To create this special exhibit, we picked just one story to feature from each county. This was not an easy task. We asked all of the counties for their help. These stories feature rain wizards, war heroes, artists, business adventures, hard times and happy endings.” The exhibit opens by explaining the process that established our 105 counties. While documentation is lacking, it is commonly believed counties were sized so a person could ride a horse from their home to the county seat, transact business and be home by dusk. On the other hand, it is documented in the Kansas Constitution that counties encompass a minimum of 432 square miles. The exception, Wyandotte County, was founded prior to statehood so its compact 151 square miles were grandfathered. By the way, Butler is the largest county covering 1,430 square miles. A county would be established when the legislature determined its original name and boundaries. The county then became organized when it formed a government and had a population of at least 600. As Kansas’ population grew, so did the number of counties—and so did the stories. In the museum’s exhibit, you will learn that Protection in Comanche County became the first

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town in America to receive polio vaccines. Due to Protection’s fitting name, the city saw the launch in 1957 of the national campaign to promote the Salk vaccine. Kansas has produced several famous astronauts—including Miss Able. Miss Able was born on Monkey Island at the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Montgomery County. In 1959, Miss Able and her fellow astro-monkey, Miss Baker, became the first American animals to travel into space and return alive. Able and Baker became instant celebrities, even appearing on the cover of Life Magazine. Kansas Country Living in May 2017 featured the pride of Washington County, Omar Knedlik. Omar moved to Coffeyville where he worked with a Dallas-based company to create the first ICEE machine. Made originally from a car air-conditioning unit, it combined frozen water, carbon dioxide and a flavor mix to create the popular treat. Norton County chose to tout “Nebraska Marble,” which was the only building material of abundance for Kansas settlers. Nebraska marble was actually sod cut into long strips by a special plow and then split into “bricks” by a determined settler with a hatchet. A modest one-room house would require roughly 3,000 bricks, each weighing about 50 pounds and measuring 18 by 24 by 4 inches. The dense roots of the prairie grasses held the bricks together and while a good house was cheap and relatively quick to build, the roof was a disadvantage. Rain would cause a sod roof to drip dirt and mud, prompting one settler to write that “an umbrella is indispensable when preparing meals.” You can learn about the Smith County homesteader who wrote a poem in 1873 entitled “My Western Home.” It was put to music by a friend and renamed “Home on the Range.” Most of the stories are fascinating, some choices are bewildering, but the exhibit’s 105 unique storyboards and accompanying touchscreen tablets are worth the trip to Topeka. “105 Counties, 105 Stories” runs through Feb. 2, 2020. KCL BRUCE GRAHAM is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. in Topeka.

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size of the room. A unit that’s too big will cool the room before the humidity has been lowered, which will make it feel less cool, while a unit that’s too small will have to work harder, causing a shorter life span—and it may not do the job.

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your energy use as you rely on it more during the summer. Start by looking for leaks in the system, and if necessary, reduce irrigation.

ff Turn off the A/C when no one is in the room.

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haul or replace the pool pump. If the pump is in good shape, try putting it on a timer.

If you have central air conditioning (A/C) or a heat pump, make sure the filter has been changed or recently cleaned. The next step is to call an HVAC contractor for a tuneup and complete system assessment. A tune-up can improve the efficiency and extend the unit’s life. The tuneup includes cleaning the condenser coil, checking refrigerant levels and reviewing the pump and electrical contacts. Ask the contractor about the unit’s efficiency. If it’s old, it may be cost-effective to replace it. Ductwork is equally important as the A/C unit, so make sure the contractor you choose is capable and willing to provide an expert assessment. A real pro will know how to measure the air flow at each supply and return register. If you’re not getting cool air to the rooms that need it, the contractor may be able to make modifications to the ductwork. Leaky ductwork could be your problem. If the ducts are in unconditioned areas like a crawl space or attic, it’s especially important to make sure they’re sealed and insulated. It will also help to seal ducts located in conditioned spaces.

Some HVAC contractors can conduct a test to measure duct leakage. Discuss whether you should ever close any supply registers. Most experts recommend supply registers always remain open. If you cool your home with window A/C units, there are a few things you can do to maximize your cooling while keeping costs as low as possible. ffUse window A/C units in rooms that can be closed off with a door, to make the cooling as effective as possible.

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may need to be replaced. Look for an ENERGY STAR-certified unit to make the most of your cooling dollars.

Of course, the simplest way to save money on your A/C is to not use it. As much as possible, keep your activities limited to rooms that are easily cooled. Try to spend more time cooking and eating outside. If you have a basement, think about setting up a second bedroom down there where it’s cooler. Think of it as your new summer hideaway! KCL This column was co-written by PAT KEEGAN and BRAD of Collaborative Efficiency. To learn more, visit www.collaborativeefficiency.com/energytips.

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racing season, which got underway as early as March at some venues. In small towns across the state you’ll find multipurpose tracks that host a race during the fair once a year, raceways owned by municipalities and operating a shortened season, and also privately owned racetracks that run weekly races from April through September.

H I STO RY & L E G E N D I N B E L L E V I L L E The oldest continuously operated dirt track in the United States is in Belleville, about 70 miles north of Salina. It began as a horse track and in 1910 hosted its first auto race. A Works Progress Administration project in the 1930s added a limestone grandstand that still stands and created the legendary banking. Volunteers who manage the county-owned Belleville High Banks track say the half-mile gem is the fastest track in the country. “It’s hard to prove that we are the fastest, but if you go by word-of-mouth from the drivers, they’ll say Belleville is a total beast, the fastest half-mile in the nation,” said Jared Melton, who serves on the Fair Amusement Committee, a volunteer group of residents. The group spends considerable time preparing and maintaining the track, which is unique in its shape (not a true oval or a circle), 18 to 25 degrees of banking and the clay mixture they refer to as Kansas gumbo. Belleville is considered a special interest track and offers special events rather than weekly races. The 2017 Belleville Midget Nationals winner Spencer Bayston and the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports team celebrate in victory lane after Bayston’s win. Bayston became the thirteenth driver to win the event from the pole position.

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It will host three this season: late model, sprint and small track races on July 4 followed by fireworks, then two events bookending the North Central Kansas Free Fair. The fair, one of largest free county fairs in the state, is July 30 to Aug. 3 and the fairgrounds surround the track. The Belleville Vintage Nationals on July 26 and July 27 invite pre-1990 open wheel cars to take the track. There’s also a swap/ trade show both days, and on Saturday morning a car show happens in downtown Belleville. The event is organized by the High Banks Hall of Fame National Midget Auto Racing Museum in conjunction with the Kansas Antique Racers and the Colorado Vintage Oval Racers. Don McChesney, curator of the museum, said the event typically attracts everything from caged and non-caged midgets, sprinters, champ cars, modifieds, supermodifieds, roadsters to jalopies. The last time it was held, in 2017, the oldest vehicle to take the track was a 1927 Studebaker with wooden wheels. “Of the 80 to 100 cars, we’ll get at least a dozen who pull from a long ways who say they just

wanted to come run this track once to say they drove on it,” McChesney said. The Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals will close out the fair with practice on Aug. 2 and racing on Aug. 3. Last year was the inaugural running of this United Rebel Sprint Series-sanctioned event at Belleville, replacing the Midget Nationals that ended after 40 years in 2017. The track became a résumé-maker for drivers and a place to see thrilling races during its four decades hosting the Midget Nationals. At the height of its popularity, that event brought the circuit’s top owners and drivers to Belleville each July. The chance to see stars and upstarts brought crowds, as many as 20,000 to the small rural community. The sanctioning body moved the event last year when Belleville High Banks chose to retain its historic features. “They requested that we try to slow the track down by either getting rid of the high banks or making the track smaller, and we said we couldn’t do that,” Melton said. “We have people who still want to run on this big, bad half-mile so we’re going to leave it open and run that way. Call us a

“I mean everybody who was anybody was at Belleville, and they had their best cars ready to go there. It was a great race for me to win. I was on a tear there, running wide open and jumping the cushion and never lifting. I never stopped racing like that until the checkered flag flew.” after his Belleville Midget Nationals victory on his 19th birthday in 1990. He went on to win NASCAR’s Rookie of the Year in 1993 to launch his career.

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Humboldt Speedway Lakeside Speedway (KANSAS CITY) Oberlin Speedway

little stubborn, but we’re not Belleville anymore if we change our track.” Organizers are hopeful that fans will support the 305 Sprint Car Nationals, which drew 52 entries and made for an exciting race with plenty of passing. The race drew about 2,200 fans to the 3,000seat capacity grandstands. STATE-OF-THE-ART DIRT IN DODGE CITY Residents of Dodge City and Ford County approved a city-county sales tax to fund replacing the city’s downtown raceway with one on the south edge of town, but many were disappointed when it opened in 2000 with an asphalt track rather than dirt. It was converted in 2004, and now its amenities for drivers and fans make it a premier track. “I tell people that starting with an asphalt track resulted in us having a $7 million track instead of a $1.5 million track that a lot of communities have. We have the nicest tracks in this region and one of the nicest in the nation,” said Joann Knight, executive director, Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation. Knight knows her tracks. Her husband, Scott, raced when they started dating in high school, and now their sons, Tyler, 30, and Jordan, 19, are both driving. The family works together on the Knight racing team, which plans to

drive in 40 races this summer. “I’m passionate about racing because of what it’s done for our family,” she said. “My boys are 11 years apart and they are best friends. And while we may have differences of opinions sometimes, I see them every day because we’re down at the shop working or at the track. Racing is something that has kept us together.” Knight is thrilled that Dodge City Raceway Park promoter Tommie Estes Jr. has added a one-seventh-mile clay oval inside the existing three-eighthsmile clay oval. Little DCRP will feature micro sprint car and kart events throughout the season. “I’m hoping to get kids involved with the sport so they’ll become racers in the future,” Estes Jr. said. Two April races kicked off Dodge City’s 18-event season, which includes 305 sprint cars, modifieds, sport modifieds, stock cars and hobby stocks. The season ends with its biggest event: the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Boot Hill Showdown on Sept. 20-21. A F F O R DA B L E FA M I LY E N T E RTA I N M E N T I N M AY E T TA Race night at Thunder Hill Speedway in tiny Mayetta, about 25 miles north of Topeka, is a place for family entertainment, said Pam Conkwright, whose family owns the track. She says Continued on page 14

Dodge City Raceway will host 18 events this season including 305 sprint cars, modifieds and sport modifieds, stock cars and hobby stocks. The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Boot Hill Showdown closes the season on Sept. 20-21.

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The High Banks Hall of Fame National Midget Auto Racing Museum opened in 2005 about 1 mile from the Belleville High Banks track and expanded in 2014. The 5,000-square-foot exhibit space preserves the personalities and cars that have influenced the town’s racing community, including 40 years of the Midget Nationals. Memorabilia includes helmets, driving uniforms and trophies. The 24 open wheel cars on display range from 1917 to 1991 models. Among the gems is what is believed to be the only titanium-chassied sprint car made. It was built by Lavern Nance, a nationally known car builder based in Wichita, and is on long-term loan from the Nance family, which is a member of the museum’s Hall of Fame. The nonprofit is open year-round and is supported by donations, memberships and grants. Admission is by freewill donation. KANSAS AUTO RACING MUSEUM, CHAPMAN KANSASAUTORACINGMUSEUM.ORG

The nonprofit Kansas Auto Racing Museum off I-70 in central Kansas shares the history of racing in the state through 14,000-square-feet of exhibit space in two buildings. They have more than 20 restored race cars from seven different eras, including the last sprint car built by Lavern Nance. Among their automobilia is the trophy from the first NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) national event, which was held in Great Bend, Kansas, in 1955 and won by Kansan Paul Flynn. There’s also historic photographs and racing film footage. Admission ranges from $3-$5; ages 5 and under are free.

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As we went to press, this new museum in downtown Baxter Springs was still under construction with plans to be open well ahead of the Decades of Wheels Auto Show & Festival June 21-22. With an address on historic Route 66 (just 13 miles of the Mother Road cut across the southeastern corner of Kansas), this museum is focused on highlighting the golden age of automobiles and the iconic highway. Thirty autos and motorcycles will be rotated onto exhibit at a time from a private collection of more than 200. There are historically significant vehicles dating back to the early 1900s, classic cars, muscle cars and celebrity rides, too. Expect to see a range spanning a Model T to vintage Corvettes to a “Back to the Future” DeLorean. MIDWEST DREAM CAR COLLECTION, MANHAT TAN MIDWESTDREAMCARCOLLECTION.ORG

Entrepreneurs Ward and Brenda Morgan have a 65-car collection that opened to the public in April in a former grocery store on Manhattan’s west side. See a rotation of about two-thirds of the assortment that Ward describes as “somewhere between automotive icons and dream cars.” Visitors will learn the history of the model and stories of where the specific car has been. Among the early roadsters, muscle cars and exotics are a 1907 Ford Model R considered the last model before the factory began mass production and a 2014 Lamborghini Aventador owned by racing legend Mario Andretti. Admission ranges from $5-$8 with discounts available online; ages 5 and under are free. Watch the calendar for experiences and learning opportunities, some free and others with fees. They range from taking a ride in a collection car to hearing a historical car review.

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to expect action-packed races, time for the kids to get up and move around, and an affordable outing. Regular event admission is $10 for adults; 12 and under are free. “We have a very unique, large, high-banked track with multiple racing grooves, which offers exciting door-to-door racing,” Conkwright said. She and husband Mike have operated and promoted the racetrack for the past decade. The threeeighths-mile dirt track was built in 1994. Thunder Hill hosts modifieds, stocks, sport mods and hobby stocks every Saturday night from May to August. They run late models and sprint cars on special occasions, along with special events like ladies night (free general admission) and fan appreciation night. The grandstands hold 5,000 and the track brings 1,200 to 1,500 spectators per night, not including children, to Mayetta, population 350. The track pulls fans from other small communities in the area as well as Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence and Kansas City. M A K I N G R AC I N G M O R E ACC E SS I B L E AC ROSS K A N S A S When Rick Salem was growing up in western Kansas, he remembers there being a race track about every 30 miles or so. High among the reasons why so many tracks have closed or reduced their schedules: there aren’t as many drivers or as many spectators. The cost to field a competitive car has escalated and fans have a lot more entertainment options, including year-round youth sports that take up summer weekends once free for spending at the local speedway. “My dad raced when I was a kid and then I raced for 27 years,” he said. “My sons both raced, one still does.” Salem traveled the country racing, and returned

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to Oberlin 17 years ago. That’s when his son needed help replacing an engine and Salem realized the racing landscape had changed. Many drivers can’t afford a $25,000 engine, meaning track promoters can’t fill fields and spectators won’t come back if there aren’t enough cars to make the race exciting. “So I decided to start a sprint class with a different type of motor that brought the price of a motor from $25,000 to about $7,000,” he said. “It was meant for the beginner driver to get in and learn to race a sprint car. Everyone laughed at me and said it would never work, but it did. It revitalized sprint car racing out here. Other people around the country started seeing it was working, and now it’s pretty much nationwide.” This year is the 14th season for Salem’s United Rebel Sprint Series. The season includes dates at tracks throughout Kansas as well as stops in Colorado, Oklahoma and Nebraska. The highlight of the schedule is the 305 Sprint Car Nationals at Belleville, an event he thinks is a win-win for everyone: the historic track, his series, drivers and fans. “I love Belleville’s track. Their atmosphere and the track itself is different than anywhere else in the world,” Salem said. “It makes me proud to be able to help continue their legacy when they needed a new event to step in.” Salem is also the promoter for Oberlin Speedway, the county-owned track where he drove in his first race as a 17-year-old in 1972 and won. He holds just one event there each summer, a tribute to his father. The Bob Salem Memorial is Aug. 16-17 this year and includes sprint cars and modifieds. For kids, there will be monster trucks and a truck they can ride in. “This is an event that the town really gets behind and supports,” he said. “For a town of only 1,400 to 1,500 people, we’ll pack this little town. We’ll bring in 50 to 60 race teams and the stands, which hold about 1,000, will be full.” KCL

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THROUGH MAY 17 Spring Religious Art Exhibit, Ellsworth. View more than a dozen displays from local and area artists. Open weekdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 223 N Douglas Ave. THROUGH MAY 20 Sunday in the Park

with George, Salina. What it takes for George and Dot to accomplish their love will thrill you. 303 E. Iron Ave., Salina Community Theatre, 785-827-3033, salinatheatre.com. MAY 2-5 Antique & Barbed Wire

Festival, La Crosse. 4 17 Main St., 785-2229900, rushcounty.org/BarbedWireMuseum.

MAY 2-5 The Education of Angels,

Dodge City. E njoy dinner and a show. Dinner reservations required. 620-225-1001, brandi@ depottheaterco.com. MAY 3 The Beach Boys, Salina. D on’t miss The Beach Boys–Now and Then at The Stiefel Theatre. 151 S. Santa Fe Ave., 785-827-1998, stiefeltheatre.org. MAY 3 First Friday Food Trucks, Garden City. In Stevens Park from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. MAY 3 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest Regional Event, Fredonia. E nter the 2019 Kansas Cowboy Poetry regional contest held at

7 p.m. Rolling ‘Red’ Vandever Memorial Park, cowboypoetrycontest.com MAY 3 Season Finale Concert, Hutchinson. Concert Chorale and Wind Symphony with Dr. Matthew Cash, pianist. 1300 N. Plum, 620-665-3503. MAY 4 Art Fair, Hutchinson. F rom 9 a.m.-

3:30 p.m. Sunflower South building, Kansas State Fairgrounds, 2000 N. Poplar, 620-6631081, kansasstatefair.com.

MAY 4 Cinco de Mayo, Dodge City.

A uthentic Mexican food and a one-of-a-kind celebration. Wright Park, 71 S. Second Ave., 620225-0240, dodgecity.org/index.asp?nid=106. MAY 4 Comic Con 3–May the 4th

Be With You, Salina. L ocal and out of state vendors will be buying, selling and trading. 800 The Midway, 785-826-7200, tonyspizzaeventscenter.com. MAY 4 Cruisin’ on the Land & Sky

Byway Benefit Poker Run, Goodland. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Cash and raffle prizes. 925 Main, 785-821-0874. MAY 4 Symphony Orchestra Grand

Finale, Hays. G rand Finale Concert. 600 Park St., 785-628-4280, fhsu.edu.

MAY 4 Rodney Crowell with Joe

Robinson, Salina. S ing along to the hits you did not even know you knew. 151 S. Santa Fe Ave., Stiefel Theatre, 785-827-1998, stiefeltheatre.org. MAY 4 Salina Liberty vs. Duke City

Gladiators, Salina. 8 00 The Midway, Tony’s Pizza Event Center, 785-826-7200, tonyspizzaeventscenter.com. MAY 4 SculptureTour unWrap Party,

Salina. W e unveil 16 new sculptures for Salina’s 2019 SculptureTour. Family fun with music, face painting and food. 120 W. Ash St., 785-825-0535, salinadowntown.org. MAY 4 Youth in the Outdoors Day,

Topeka. O utdoor activities from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 6-16 at Ravenwood Lodge. Activities and lunch are free. Adults must accompany youths. 785-256-6444. MAY 5 5x5 Art Action, Dodge City.

B egins at 5:55 p.m. at El Vaquero Dining Room. Canvases available through silent auction. Depot Theater Company, 620-225-1001, brandi@depottheaterco.com. MAY 5 Classical Masterwords, Salina.

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featuring the virtuosic Tatiana Tessman. 151 S. Santa Fe Ave., Stiefel Theatre, 785-827-1998, www.stiefeltheatre.org. MAY 5 Queens 5K Romp, Leavenworth.

A women’s event where women uplift, inspire and connect with other women. Race begins and ends at Candle Queen Candles. 500 Shawnee St., 913-682-7724, CandleQueenCandles.com. MAY 9 The Allman Betts Band, Salina. T he sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts are joining forces to form The Allman Betts Band 151 S. Santa Fe Ave., Stiefel Theatre, 785-8271998, stiefeltheatre.org. MAY 9 Broadway Plaza Free Movie,

Concordia. R ear Window, 7 p.m. Downtown, 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.org. MAY 10 Neighbor to Neighbor Open

House, Concordia. 3 -6 p.m. with drawings, refreshments and fellowship. 103 E. 6th St., 785-243-4428. MAY 10 McEwyn Band, Concordia.

Country Music at Brown Grand Theatre. 310 W. 6th St., 785-243-2553, browngrand.org. MAY 10 Rodney Carrington, Salina.

Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer. MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY! 151 S. Santa Fe Ave., 785827-1998, stiefeltheatre.org. MAY 11 Air Fair, Garnett. O pen cockpit

airplane rides, vintage and specialty aircraft displays, WWII Jeep rides and the KC Bettys. 1202 E. 4th Ave., 785-448-6931, simplygarnett. com/airport. MAY 11 A Punto de Turrón, Dodge City.

A play performed in Spanish at 6 and 8 p.m. 620-225-1001, brandi@depottheaterco.com. MAY 11 Flint Hills Festival, Manhattan. E xperience the culture and beauty of the Flint Hills with local artisans, live entertainment, children’s activities and a variety of food. 315 S. 3rd, 785-587-2726, flinthillsdiscovery.org/ flinthillsfestival. MAY 11-12 Beauty and the Beast and

McPherson County Spring Beef Shows, Canton. Open to all 4-H, FFA and Jr.

Breed Association members. Begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Beauty and the Beast Spring Beef Show page on Facebook.

performance featuring an Old West dinner with a live historic reenactment. Finney County Historical Museum, 620-272-3664.

MAY 11 Duke Mason and Jason Colvin Concert, Ottawa. B ranson-style Grand Ole Opry shows at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 7 p.m. 785-214-0013, grandoopry@gmail.com.

MAY 18 Elrod’s Cirque, Winfield. E ver

MAY 11 Plant Sale and Manna House Garage Sale, Concordia. F rom 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nazareth Motherhouse, 1300 Washington, 785243-2113 ext. 1225. MAY 11 Running with the Cows Half Marathon and 5K, Bucyrus. T his flat, fast course through the countryside is a fundraiser for Holy Rosary. 22779 Metcalf Rd., 913-9635178, ThinkMiamiCounty.com. MAY 11-12 Barn Tours, Alma. T he Volland

Store is in the middle of a working landscape with stunning barns and outbuildings that have stories to tell. Volland Store on Facebook. MAY 11-12 Hard Ball Clash Baseball

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Tournament, Garden City. S everal age divisions available for this tournament. 620-276-1200. MAY 11-13 Miami County Spring Farm

Tour, Paola. T our the Kansas countryside when it’s in full bloom. Delicious homemade goods, fresh produce, fun farm demonstrations. 201 S. Pearl Suite 202, 913-285-6410, ThinkMiamiCounty.com. MAY 12 Robert Turner Summer Concert

Series Annie Oakley Band, Mankato. F ood vendors and a beer garden on site at Mankato City Park. 2-4 p.m. MAY 16 Prairie Nights, Hutchinson.

ifferent cuisines created by local chefs, drink D pairings and live music. Must be 21 to enter. 6 Emerson Loop E., 620-694-2652, hutchgov. com/817/Hutchinson-Zoo. MAY 17-18 Frontier Days Rodeo and BBQ, Abbyville. R odeo at 8 p.m. nightly. Saturday parade, lunch, games and entertainment; BBQ served before Saturday night performance. 100 E. Ave. F, 620-727-4569, abbyvillerodeo.com. MAY 18 An Evening in the Past: Dinner

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bridges as you travel through the scenic southern Flint Hills. 107 E. 7th Ave., 620-218-1971. MAY 18 Kids to Parks Day, Webber. A rchery, amphibians and other

activities. 2446 250 Rd., 785-753-4971, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/StateParks/Locations/Lovewell.

MAY 18 Paranormal Night, Dodge City. 8 :30 p.m.-3 a.m.

Tickets limited. Depot Theater Company, 620-225-1001, brandi@ depottheaterco.com.

MAY 18-19 Grand Slam Baseball Tournament, Garden City. T his

baseball tournament will have seven different age divisions. 620-276-1200.

MAY 18-19 Peony Festival, Stockton. 115 S. Walnut, 785-415-2081. stocktonks.com. MAY 19 Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway, Manhattan. A

sprawling revue of American musical treasures. 1501 Goldstein Circle, 785532-6428, www.ksu.edu/mccain.

MAY 19 Run for The Wall, Junction City. V eterans pilgrimage

annually to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial—“The Wall”—in Washington, D.C. Line up on Washington St. to welcome them. 6th & Washington St., 785-238-2885, junctioncity-ks.gov. MAY 23 Broadway Plaza Free Concert, Concordia. D eliberate

Kin. Downtown, 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.org. MAY 23-25 Beef Empire Days PRCA Rodeo, Garden City. T he Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo celebrates its 32nd anniversary. Evening performances will start at 7 p.m. each night. 620-5213784, www.beefempiredaysrodeo.com. MAY 24-27 Avenue of Flags, Garnett. M ore than 300 American flags fly with pride at Garnett Municipal Cemetery, each representing someone laid to rest within the cemetery who served our country. 27554 N.E. Neosho Rd., 785-448-5496, experiencegarnettks.com. MAY 24-27 Little Britches Rodeo, Dodge City. T he NLBRA is a youth rodeo organization for ages 5 to 18. 608 S. 14th, 620-225-2244, dodgecityroundup.org. MAY 24-26 Katy Days Festival, Parsons. A celebration of the

town’s railroad history with food vendors, live music and entertainment, Ironhorse 5K, and children’s activities. 500 E. Main, 620-421-6500. MAY 24-27 Yates Center Days, Yates Center. P arade, basketball, corn hole and horseshoe tournaments, live music and more. Food vendors and other entertainment available. MAY 25 Battle for the Bats, Garden City. A one-day fast pitch tournament with four age divisions. 620-276-1200. MAY 25 Jim Winters and Haylie Bagwell Concert, Ottawa. L ive Branson-style Grand Ole Opry shows at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Show at 7 p.m. 785-214-0013, grandoopry@gmail.com. MAY 25 Salina Liberty vs. Sioux City Bandits, Salina. W ith

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MAY 25 Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan. Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz in Sedan. 620-725-3990. MAY 25-26 Midget Roundup, Garden City. Races at 7:30 p.m. each night at the airport raceway—Powri West Midget Association, Rocky Mountain Midget Association (RMMRA) and Now 600 National Micro prints. Tony at 918-949-0518. MAY 25-27 Through the Decades,

Homecoming & Memorial Weekend, Beloit. “ Through the Decades” parade encourages everyone to dress up as their favorite era. 209 E. Main, 785-738-2717, beloitchamber.com. MAY 26 Santa Fe Depot and Museum

Open House and Fundraiser, Holyrood. Starts at 2 p.m. with depot tours and splash pad. Freewill donation for food from 5-7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. 785-472-1409. MAY 28-29 Inaugural Stock Car Shoot

Out, Hays. IMCA stocks, sport mods and hobby stocks compete on 3/8 oval dirt track. $5,000 to win at RPM Speedway. Facebook: rollingplainsmotor.speedway, info@ rpmspeedway.net, rpmspeedway.net. MAY 29-JUNE 2 Summer Quilting Marathon, Concordia. F ield trips to local quilt shops, food and comfortable accommodations. 323 E. 5th St., 785-243-4428, mannahouse.org. MAY 30-JUNE 1 Flint Hills Rodeo, Strong

MAY 31-JUNE 1 Wild West Shootout All-

Star Baseball Game, Garden City. F or Kansas graduated seniors; held at Clint Lightner Field. 620-276-1200. MAY 31-JUNE 1 National Orphan

Train Celebration, Concordia. Celebration with events at Orphan Train Complex, Whole Wall Mural and Nazareth Motherhouse. 300 Washington, 785-243-4471, orphantraindepot.org. MAY 31, JUNE 1-2 Garden Tour, Wichita.

T our six private gardens in the Wichita area selected for their diverse features and creative landscapes. Sedgwick Extension Education Center, 21st and Ridge Rd., 316-660-0100, sedgwick.ksu.edu. MAY 31, JUNE 2-7 Open Tennis Tournament, Garden City. T hree-day tournament in conjunction with Beef Empire Days. 620-290-1999. MAY 31-JUNE 9 Beef Empire Days, Garden City. More than 30 events geared toward the beef industry. 620-275-6807, beefempiredays.com.

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JUNE 1 Dirty Kanza, Emporia. A grueling 200-mile ultra-endurance challenge through the Flint Hills. 807 Commercial St., 620-208-2453, dirtykanzapromotions.com.

JUNE 1 Riverless Festival, Phillipsburg.

C rafts, food and entertainment. 205 F St., 785543-2321, phillipsburgchamberand mainstreet.com.

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MAY 30-JUNE 2 Good Ol’ Days Festival,

Fort Scott. L ive entertainment at Memorial Hall Friday and Saturday nights. 123 S. Main St., 620-223-0550, visitfortscott.com.

JUNE 1-AUG. 1 Barbed Wire and Saddle

Collection, Meade. S ee the special 600-piece barbed wire collection and saddles at Meade County Historical Museum. 620-873-2359. JUNE 1-SEPT. 1 Law of the Saddle, Alma.

L inda Blackburn’s images resonate with scenes from countless Westerns familiar to many people. Opening reception Sunday, June 2 with Blackburn to speak at 2 p.m. at the Volland Store. 24098 Volland Rd., 785-499-3616. JUNE 2 Braulio Bosi Guitar Concert, Clay Center. F amily friendly concert featuring Braulio Bosi at 4 p.m. Held at Life’s Finer Moments. 785-926-4725, kansasmusic.net. JUNE 2 Free Fest, Paola. A day full of FREE stuff. 25825 Edgemore Rd., 913-783-4300, kcwatersports.com. JUNE 2-AUG. 26 William Fulton House

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JUNE 1 National Biplane Fly-In, Junction City. Watch the biplanes flying or take a ride with a pilot. 1 8th & Jackson St., 785-210-7500, junctioncity-ks.gov.

City. P rofessional rodeo contestants compete in seven traditional rodeo events. 300 E. 7th St., 620-803-1535, flinthillsrodeo.org. Festival, La Cygne. C amp, canoe, watch the sunset in a hot air balloon, dance and repeat. This years headliner is Alabama. 7095 W. 399th St., 877-987-6487, ThinkMiamiCounty.com.

archeologists to investigate the Tobias sir in Rice County. 785-272-8681, ext. 266, kshs. archeologyoutreach@ks.gov.

E scape the heat. Need to thin your herd? Bring rabbits, poultry and goats. 620-384-5433, hamiltoncountyfairgrounds.com. JUNE 1 Salina Liberty vs. Omaha Beef, Salina. S alina Liberty takes on Omaha Beef at home. 800 The Midway, 785-826-7200, tonyspizzaeventscenter.com. JUNE 1-16 Kansas Archeology Training

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from 2-4 p.m. of this house built by one of Garden City’s founders. Saturdays and Sundays. 620-272-3664. JUNE 7-30 Disney’s Newsies: The

Musical, Salina. B ased on the true story of the newsboy strike at the turn of the 20th century. 303 E. Iron Ave., Salina Community Theatre, 785-827-3033, salinatheatre.com. JUNE 7 First Friday Food Trucks, Garden City. Held in Stevens Park from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. JUNE 7-9 Paradise Creek Festival and

Rodeo, Plainville. I ncludes a professional rodeo, games, craft show, stage shows. 222 W. Mill St., 785-434-2841, plainvilleks.com. JUNE 7-23 Mamma Mia, Lawrence.

amma Mia ABBA’s timeless songs propel M this joyful tale of love, romance and friendship. 4660 Bauer Farm Dr., 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com. JUNE 8 Dinner Train, Abilene. E njoy a

delicious dinner aboard the train pulled by the Diesel Locomotive. Advance purchase required. 200 S.E. 5th St., 785-263-0118, asvrr.org. JUNE 8 Heartland Car Show, Paola.

A classic and unique car show that draws hundreds of people each year. 6 W. Peoria, 913294-4335, paolatourism.org. JUNE 8 National Festival of Breads:

America’s Bread Baking Championship, Manhattan. A variety of family activities. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; judging of breads and announcement of champions at 4 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn and Blue Earth Plaza. JUNE 8 On the Air: A tribute to Bob

Hope with Lynn Roberts, Concordia. Brown Grand Theatre celebration of 75th anniversary of D-Day. 310 W. 6th St., 785-2432553, browngrand.org. JUNE 8 Zoo Cruise Car Show, Salina.

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to King Midas and the Mufflers playing 50s to 70s hits. Plus the car show! 625 N. Hedville Rd., 785-827-9488, rollinghillszoo.org.

8 a.m. Saturday. 115 S. Walnut, 785-415-2081, stocktonks.com.

JUNE 8-9 Dinger Derby Baseball

9 a.m.-noon. Poker Run at 1:30 p.m. with awards to follow. Registration fee includes plaque, T-shirt, meal and poker hand. 620-397-2211, lcacc@st-tel.net.

Tournament, Garden City. F our different age divisions with games played at Clint Lightner, Academy Field and Peebles Complex. 620-276-1200. JUNE 9 Kids Fishing Clinic, Webber.

ust preregister by June 3. Kids aged 7-15. M Instructional clinics at 8 a.m. then fish with an adult mentor. Prizes; lunch provided. 2446 250 Rd., 785-753-4971, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/ State-Parks/Locations/Lovewell. JUNE 10 Women’s Freedom Rally,

Goodland. Let’s set the record for the most women riding on motorcycles in one event. ALL women riders welcome. 925 Main, 704-267-4450. JUNE 13 Broadway Plaza Free

Movie, Concordia. “ A League of their Own.” Downtown, 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.org. JUNE 13-15 Lubbock Wrecker Service

Sprint Car Nationals, Dodge City. 11322 110 Rd., 620-225-3277, dodgecityraceway.com.

JUNE 15 Cruise, Lane County. R egistration

JUNE 15 Midsummer’s Festival, Lindsborg. A Swedish national holiday celebrated with Swedish food, fun and the raising of the Midsommarstång. 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. JUNE 16 Whatever Floats Your Boat,

Webber. Build a cardboard boat and see if it floats through the course without sinking. 2446 250 Rd., 785-753-4971, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/ State-Parks/Locations/Lovewell. JUNE 20 Smallville Festival, Hutchinson. 125 E. B-City Hall, 620-663-6179, downtownhutchinson.com. JUNE 20-22 140th Celebration, Downs.

E njoy live bands, a beer garden, carnival, food vendors and more. downschamber.com. JUNE 21 Comedy Night, Concordia.

C omedian Bryce Stanley at 7:30 and all are welcome. 600 Broadway St., 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.com.

JUNE 13-16 Smoky Hill River Festival, Salina. Music fans, foodies, art lovers and families come “taste” unique arts offerings in Oakdale Park. 730 Oakdale Dr., Oakdale Park, 785-309-5770, riverfestival.com.

JUNE 21-22 Decades of Wheels Car Show

JUNE 14 State Cowboy Poetry Contest, Manhattan. A t the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Contestants will be winners of the regional events. c owboypoetrycontest.com.

JUNE 21-23 Jim Clanton Memorial

JUNE 14-15 Lenora Jubilee Music Festival, Lenora. T his regional music festival provides hot music and family entertainment all day Saturday at Larrick Park. 785-567-3037, lenoraksjubilee@gmail.com, lenora-jubilee.com.

Event, Baxter Springs. F riday Night Lights; car show on Saturday with bands, watermelon eating contest, food and vendors. 1143 Military Ave., 918-544-9025, decadesofwheels.com. Baseball Tournament, Garden City. Three age divisions: 19U, 16U and 14U. 620-276-1200. JUNE 21-AUG. 16 Flicks on the Bricks, Fort Scott. Downtown outdoor movie series. 123 S. Main St., 620-670-2750, visitfortscott.com.

JUNE 14-15, 28-29 Buffalo Dunes Ladies

Golf Tournament, Garden City. In conjunction with the Women’s Golf Tournament at Southwind; includes an evening social. 620-272-7458.

JUNE 22 Art in the Park, Garden City. ffers a variety of visual and performance art O forms. Music, food, fine arts and crafts vendors and free family activities in Stevens Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 620-260-9700.

JUNE 14-15 Swing Into Summer Festival,

JUNE 22-23 SmallvilleCon, Hutchinson.

Stockton. Begins with Friday Cruise Night on from 6 to 10 p.m. Car show registration at

A pop culture and comic book celebration.

Celebrity guests, artists, writers, cosplay, vendors and more. 2000 N. Poplar, 620-669-3600, kansasstatefair.com. JUNE 23 Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Salina. G roundbreaking

banjoist/composer/bandleader Béla Fleck has reconvened the original ‘Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. 151 S. Santa Fe Ave., Stiefel Theatre, 785827-1998, stiefeltheatre.org. JUNE 23 Rezound, Junction City. K ansas City’s premier handbell choir, Rezound, will bring a lively sound and fun performance. 135 W. 7th St., 785-238-3906, jcoperahouse.org. JUNE 23-30 The Poetry of Lace-making, Concordia. T he

Creative Spirit in Our Lives, Bobbin Lace Retreat. Fees. retreatcenter@ mannahouse.org. JUNE 24-28 Lovewell Drama Camp, Concordia. H igh School students at Brown Grand Theatre. 310 W. 6th St., 785-243-2553, browngrand.org. JUNE 27 Broadway Plaza Free Concert, Concordia. J immy

Dee and the Fabulous Destinations. Downtown, 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.org. JUNE 28 PARKED. Music, Food Trucks and Fireworks, Shawnee. S tump Park hosts a family focused evening of fun. Stump Park, 913-631-2500, visitshawneeks.com. JUNE 29 Lights on the Lake, Osawatomie. J oin us for food trucks, live music and a spectacular fireworks show at the end of the night. 32942 W. Lakeside Dr., 913-755-2146, osawatomieks.org. JUNE 29-30 Battle at the Baseball Tournament, Garden City.

Multiple age divisions will be available for this tournament. 620-276-1200.

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JULY 1-AUG. 2 Heartland Art Guild International Miniatures Art Show, Paola. More than 180 small works of art, by artists from the U.S., Europe, and South Africa. 12 E. Peoria, 913-294-4940, paolatourism.org. JULY 3-7 Sundown Salute, Junction City. L argest free multi-

day Independence Day celebration in Kansas. Visit Sundown Salute on Facebook for schedule. 6th & Washington St., 785-238-2885, junctioncity-ks.gov. JULY 4 Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, Dodge City. E vents on Front Street and fireworks at Roundup Arena. 500 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd., 620-227-8188, boothill.org, dodgecityroundup.org. JULY 6 Dodge City 200 & Firework Show, Dodge City.

Race at 7:30 p.m. then fireworks. 11322 110 Rd., 620-225-3277, dodgecityraceway.com.

JULY 6 Lake Association Fireworks Show, Webber. ( Tentative) Thirty-minute fireworks display from Walleye Point area of Lovewell State Park. 2446 250 Rd., 785-753-4971, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/ Locations/Lovewell. MAY 2019

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JULY 6 Libertyfest, Garnett. F ree outdoor

JULY 25-AUG. 4 Dodge City Days, Dodge City. 101 E. Wyatt Earp, 620-225-8186, dodgechamber.com.

JULY 6-7 Z Ropings Team Roping, Dodge City. J oin us for a day of team roping. 11333 Hwy. 283, 620-855-0911, westernstatebankexpo.com.

JULY 26-27 Grand National Auto Races,

JULY 8-13 Missoula Childrens Theatre, Concordia. E lementary and junior high students at Brown Grand Theatre. 310 W. 6th St., 785-243-2553, browngrand.org.

JULY 28 Seneca Car Show, Seneca. 1 1th &

band concert followed by fireworks. 700 N. Lake Rd., 785-448-6767, simplygarnett.com.

JULY 12 IPRA-ICRA Rodeo, Columbus. 320 E. Maple, 620-674-8820, columbus-kansas. com/chamber. JULY 17-20 Rodeo, Pretty Prairie. 202 Elm

St., 620-664-6093, pprodeo.com.

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JULY 18 Broadway Plaza Free Movie, Concordia. T he Jungle Book. Downtown, 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.org. JULY 19-20 Rodeo, Junction City. 1 025 S.

Spring Valley Rd., 785-210-6536.

JULY 19-21 Threshing Show, Meriden. T he 2019 featured tractor is Massey Harris and the featured engine is New Holland. 8275 K-4 Hwy., 785-633-9706, meridenthreshers.org. JULY 22-26 Phillips County 4-H Fair,

Phillipsburg. 1481 Hwy. 183, 785-543-6845, phillipsrooks.ksu.edu.

JULY 31-AUG. 4 PRCA Rodeo, Dodge City. 608 S. 14th, 620-225-2244, www. dodgecityroundup.org.

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AUG. 1-3 Kansas’ Biggest Rodeo, Phillipsburg. Hwy. 183, 785-543-2448, phillipsrooks.ksu.edu. AUG. 1-4 Emancipation Day Celebration, Hutchinson. A celebration of the Jan. 1, 1863, issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. 620-899-9012. AUG. 3 Kansas’ Biggest Rodeo Parade,

Phillipsburg. 205 F St., 785-543-2321, phillipsburgchamberandmainstreet.com.

AUG. 3 Lovewell Fun Day, Webber. 2 446

JULY 25 Broadway Plaza Free Concert,

AUG. 4 “Calamity Jane,” Alma. F irstperson narrative by Dr. Joyce Thierer of Ride into History, at 2 p.m. 24098 Volland Rd., 785-499-3616.

Columbus. 116 E. Country Rd., 417-529-3144, columbus-kansas.com/chamber.

Dinner, Hutchinson. Todd Kreidler’s expert rendering of the classic film for the stage. 9 S. Main, 620-665-0009, stage9hutch.com. JULY 25-28 KKOA Leadsled Spectacular

Car Show, Salina. J oin us in Oakdale Park for drag races, parades and vintage market. Food trucks, music and lots of cars! 730 Oakdale Dr., Oakdale Park, 785-827-9301, kustomkempsofamerica.com.

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JULY 29-AUG. 3 Anderson County Fair, Garnett. 600 N. Lake Rd., 785-448-6767, simplygarnett.com, andersoncofair.com.

250 Rd., 785-753-4971, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/ State-Parks/Locations/Lovewell.

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Elk Streets, 785-336-1313, www.seneca-kansas.us.

JULY 23-27 Cherokee County Fair,

Concordia. R ed Line Velocity. Downtown, 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.org.

Hutchinson. Held at Kansas State Fairgrounds Race Track. 2000 N. Poplar, 316-755-1781, kansasstatefair.com.

AUG. 9-10 Salty Dog & Salty Pup Triathlon, Hutchinson. A sprint triathlon with both individual and team races. All events chip timed with official awards. 9 Emerson Loop, 620-663-6179, http://careyparkgolf.com. AUG. 10 Float Your Boat Cardboard Boat Races, Milford. B uild a cardboard and duct tape boat that holds two people and can be paddled on a set course. 3612 State Park Rd., 785-238-2885, junctioncity.org. AUG. 10 Run of the Hills 5K and Fun Run, Salina. A challenging run through the

zoo with fun at every turn 625 N. Hedville Rd., 785-827-9488, rollinghillszoo.org. AUG. 11-17 Rooks County Free Fair, Stockton. 900 S. Walnut, 785-425-7189, rookscountyfreefair.com. AUG. 17 Campground Christmas,

Webber. D ecorate your campsite in yuletide theme, register for the contest and possibly win a prize. 2446 250 Rd., 785-7534971, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/ Locations/Lovewell. AUG. 17 Dane G. Hansen Arts & Crafts

Fair, Logan. S pend a fun day with live music, food, 5K. 110 W. Main, 785-689-4846, hansenmuseum.org. AUG. 17 Murder in the Mine,

Hutchinson. M urder Mystery Dinner Theatre, 650 feet underground. 3650 E. Ave. G, 620-6621425, underkansas.org. AUG. 24 Sport Modified Mayhem,

Dodge City. R aces start at 7:30 p.m. 11322 110 Rd., 620-225-3277, dodgecityraceway.com.

AUG. 24 Stargazing at Volland, Alma.

J erelyn and Paul Ramirez, Kansas astronomical observers; with music and stargazing. 6-11 p.m. 24098 Volland Rd., 785-499-3616.

for the food, games and music. 100 W. Brown St., 785-448-4304, greeleysmokeoff.com.

start with 6 a.m. pancake feed and end after evening fireworks. Downtown Yoder, 620-7281223, yoderkansas.com.

SEPT. 6-15 Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson. K ansas’ largest ten day event showcasing Kansas agriculture, industry and commerce, with a wide variety of entertainment and exhibits. 2000 N. Poplar, 620-669-3600, www. kansasstatefair.com.

AUG. 24 Zoo Brew Craft Fest, Salina.

SEPT. 7 Bowling Green at K-State

AUG. 24 Heritage Day, Yoder. F estivities

ver 80 brews to sample with representatives O from regional breweries and distributors plus food, music. 625 N. Hedville Rd., 785-827-9488, rollinghillszoo.org. AUG. 31 Colony Day Celebration, Colony. Begins with a fun run/walk at 7 a.m. Grab your lawn chair and watch the parade at 11 a.m. 108 Broad St., 620-757-6782, andersoncountyks.net.

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SEPT. 6-7 Greeley Smokeoff, Greeley. Not your average barbecue competition. Come

Wildcats, Manhattan. W in the dang day with Chris Klieman and the Wildcats during the 2019 football season. Second meeting between Cats and Bowling Green Falcons; K-State won initial encounter 58-0 in 1997. Kickoff time to be announced. 2201 Kimball Ave., 800-221-2287, http://kstatesports.com. SEPT. 8 3D Archery Tournament,

Webber. 3D Archery Tournament. Mens/ Womens/Youth divisions. Prizes. Free Park Entrance Day. 2446 250 Rd., 785-753-4971, http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/ Locations/Lovewell. KCL

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The Electric Four used their design sketches as a presentation piece for the judges at the KidWind Challenge state competition. The sketches demonstrate the team’s process in designing their model wind turbines.

CHALLENGE P H O T O S A N D S T O RY BY S H AY L E E A R P I N

through western Kansas, you probably watched as miles of wind turbines passed by your window. The views were similar on March 30 in Topeka at the state KidWind Challenge where 14 teams came together to compete. This challenge welcomes fourth through 12th grade students to construct model energy-efficient, energy-producing wind turbines. Teams from across Kansas participated in one of the four regional challenges before the top two teams in each of the age categories, fourth through eighth grade and ninth through 12th grade, were invited to compete at the state competition hosted by K-State Engineering Extension at the Kansas Museum of History.

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Mike Tweedy, member services at Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative, was contacted by a co-op member who thought her son and his three friends would enjoy the challenge. After some discussion about logistics, Tweedy began coaching the boys from Lebo Homeschool Co-op just eight weeks before the southeast regional competition held in Burlington in early March. “Lyon-Coffey has put in a lot of effort trying to get involved with youth programs, youth safety and farm shows,” Tweedy said. “When we had the opportunity with KidWind Challenge to continue with what we want to do more of in the future, we ran with it.” The four boys—Jesse Durst, third grade; Garrison Knight, fourth grade; Daniel Rausch, fifth grade; and Caleb Durst, sixth grade—crowned themselves The Electric Four. The group spent almost 70 hours developing, testing and perfecting their turbine

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design. Turning recycled milk jugs and old poster board into blades, the boys tried eight different designs before deciding on the final product, balsa wood. Daniel suggested the balsa wood for its lightweight, rigid structure that would be inexpensive to use and easy for the boys to cut. Upon completing the blade design, the boys learned about pitch and how the angle of a blade can influence air speed. After much testing and adjusting the blade angle with a proThe Electric Four, a group of four boys from Lebo Homeschool Co-op, created two wind turbines to test whether six or three blades produced the greatest amount of energy. Lt. tractor, a tool the boys coined Gov. Lynn Rogers, here with The Electric Four, joined the state competition as a judge. The Pitchinator 3000, they decided on a 10-degree angle “to allow for a little bit of drag and lift,” Caleb said. “I like the pole,” Jesse said. “It looks cool ’cause Putting together the rest of the turbine, the boys it’s rusty.” chose to use a recycled water well pipe as their stand Garrison enjoyed several aspects of the project, and an electrical wire spool as the base. They used a including using a drill and chop saw, but “making a KidWind kit with a two-gear drivetrain ratio of 8:1 double gear box was really fun,” he said. for their gears. Daniel’s favorite part were the bushings. “I like The team cut the well pipe using an old-school them because they make the shaft reduce all the pipe cutter, tightening the cutter to add pressure to wobble and they make the shaft spin faster,” he said. the pipe before turning the handle in a circle and And Caleb preferred the challenge of the gears. tightening again. The repeated process cut through “I think experimenting with gears has been a lot of the pipe. “It was fun to cut the pipe by hand with fun. The blades too, but it’s probably more the gears the hand cutter,” Garrison said. “It’s just neat.” I like,” he said. The creation of their design and learning about Each member of The Electric Four participated the principles involved in wind energy took the in crafting a regional-winning turbine as the team most time for the project. Upon completion, each placed first in their regional division with their member of The Electric Four had their favorite turbine generating 22.3 joules of energy with a wind part of the turbine. speed of 3.4 meters per second.

Caleb Durst and Daniel Rausch put the final touches on the wind turbine before testing. The team tested eight blade designs made in different shapes and from different materials.

But the team wasn’t satisfied by winning regionals. They immediately started tweaking their design for the state competition, building a two-gear system for a 64:1 gear ratio and improving their base—and the judges noticed. The team upgraded their base to a blue color with silver lightning bolts to match their team shirts. Naturally, they were most excited about the glowin-the-dark paint they added to the lighting, sure to catch the judges’ attention during the presentation round of the state competition. Continued on page 27 MAY 2019

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Plan Your Cut Flower Garden to Harvest & Share with Others

Cynthia Domenghini, Ph.D.

As many gardeners have learned through trial, beware of the growth habits of the plants you select. Mint is known for its enticing aroma and its ability to inhabit more than its share of space in the garden.

WE ARE WELL AWARE that it’s not only April showers that bring May flowers, but we welcome those long-anticipated blooms regardless. If you’ve spent the last several months pining for some excitement in the garden, you may consider adding plants for year-round blooms and interest. Planning now will pay off when you harvest fresh flowers and greenery to display in your home and to share with others. Prior to planting your cut flower garden, understand its irrigation needs. Watering at the soil surface will reduce the risk of disease and damage to the flowers and foliage. Some watering options include a soaker hose, drip tubing and hand watering with a wand that reaches to the base of the stems. Another necessary preparatory step is to have a frame with netting in place to encourage the stems to grow straight. Cold hardy annuals can handle some frost and can be seeded directly in the ground in the fall for early spring enjoyment. Some examples include bells of Ireland (Moluccela laevis), larkspur (Delphinium), snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) and pot marigold (Calendula officinalis). Tender annuals include Zinnias (Zinnia sp.), Celosia (Celosia sp.), Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), sunflowers (Helianthus sp.) and strawflowers (Xerochrysum sp.). These should be planted in early spring to bloom in the summer. They are easy to grow, inexpensive and produce the flowery show relatively quickly. They will not tolerate frost though so wait until after the final frost date to plant outdoors. Perennials may take several years to reach their full potential, but are beneficial in terms of providing color during the time between seasons while you await blooms from annuals. Some herbaceous perennial options to provide cut flowers include coneflower (Echinacea sp.), peonies (Paeonia sp.), yarrow (Achillea sp.), Hydrangea (Hydrangea sp.) and Iris (Iris sp.). Remember to incorporate woody shrubs. Forsythia (Forsythia), mock orange (Philadelphis sp.), Viburnum (Viburnum sp.) and pussy willows (Salix sp.) are great backdrops in the garden and an intriguing addition to indoor arrangements. These plants are best incorporated into the garden as bare root plant stock during the fall. When selecting the plants you will grow for your

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cut flower garden, remember to grow some filler plants as well. These are plants whose foliage and blooms, if present, will fill in the spaces between the primary flowers in an arrangement without taking away attention. Foliage plants can fall into the categories of annuals, perennials or woody plants, but their use in cut flower design is the focus here. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.), scented geranium (Pelargonium sp.), mint (Mentha sp.), basil (Ocimum sp.) and variegated Euonymus (Euonymus sp.) can all create an interesting presence in the garden and arrangements. As many gardeners have learned through trial, beware of the growth habits of the plants you select. Mint is known for its enticing aroma and its ability to inhabit more than its share of space in the garden. Knowing this in advance will enable you to plan accordingly. Spring has sprung and as our plants that have endured the harshness of winter put on their show think of the beauty you can spread beyond your home and garden by planting a cut flower garden. Flowers have the unique ability to bring joy, comfort, emotional healing and create a bond between neighbors. A garden filled with life can provide a necessary perspective shift when we are faced with doubt and negativity in our own lives. While we garden, we grow hope for the future. KCL CYNTHIA DOMENGHINI is an instructor and coordinator for K-State’s horticultural therapy online certificate program.

Dahlias are a great addition to the cut flower garden. Wait until the threat of frost has subsided to plant these attention-grabbers.

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David Carter, director of the Kansas Energy Program, a part of Engineering Extension at K-State, said the challenge is multipurpose. The challenge aims to excite youth about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), create a network of resources for teachers and team coaches and, most importantly, engage the students with the future of the wind industry. “These students out here, they are the future of the wind industry, so we have to show them there are jobs out there waiting for them—and good jobs,” Carter said. “Jobs as engineers, jobs as code developers because the wind turbines of today, all of them are run by computers which have to be coded. Coach Mike Tweedy, member services for Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative, has helped The There’s computer programming, enviElectric Four team learn about electricity generation and the science of wind energy. ronmental work that has to be done, legal work, there’s communications, there’s sales, all of those jobs are being fostered by the wind industry.” For Garrison, the outdoors may also be calling him. “It The process of developing the turbines teaches the teams would be fun to be an engineer and make stuff, learn other about scientific and mathematic principles they may not ways to do things. I like playing outside a lot. I like birdlearn elsewhere. watching,” he said. “One of the biggest things I have learned from this group Jesse, the youngest of the group, has no doubts about his of 8- to 12-year-olds is their amazing ability to pick things up,” future career. “I want to be an MLB Baseball player,” he said. “I Tweedy said. “They all want to learn. I am so fortunate to have like baseball.” KCL a group of kids that work well together and work well on this project. Words can’t say how I feel about this group.” At the end of the day, after the written test had been taken, the presentation had been given and the turbine performance tested, The Electric Four placed third in their age group, earning them an invitation to the National KidWind Challenge in late May to be held in Houston, Texas. As the group excitedly works on their turbine for nationals, there is no doubt of the friendship the team and their coach has developed. Even if they don’t place at nationals, you can be sure you’ll see them at future KidWind Challenges, just as excited about the opportunity to compete as they are about learning more about the technology. And though they’re still young, The Electric Four are formulating plans for the future. “I want to be an engineer, probably a mechanical engineer,” Caleb said. “I like building stuff and I like experimenting.” Daniel is also considering a career in engineering. “I The Electric Four’s turbine produced 20.46 joules in 60 seconds at the really like designing things and drawing out plans and buildKidWind Challenge, winning them third place in their division of the state competition and an invitation to the national competition. ing things,” he said. MAY 2019

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Pint-Sized Baking Yields Big Cookbook Idea for One Creative Kansas Mom BY R E B E C C A H O WA R D

The book was created almost two decades ago by fellow Kansan, Wichita mom Kristen Joyal, when her then 3-year-old daughter, Ashlyn, received an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas from Kristen’s mother. “I remember Ashlyn and mom cooking in the oven immediately. Once all the mixes were used up, I went to the store to get some more and was astonished at how expensive they were,” Kristen Joyal recalled via email. “My first thought was— Rebecca Howard I’ll just buy a cookbook for these lightbulb ovens, but was surprised to find there was not one on the market.” Joyal, who at that time was taking a break from teaching high school math in Valley Center to stay at home with her young daughter and son, decided to create a cookbook for toy ovens herself, beginning by breaking down family recipes from her Grandma Rose, tinkering with the formulas until they were in small enough proportions to work for small bakers using small ovens. Joyal and her husband, Roger, started their own publishing company, Straight Forward Technologies, and published the cookbook themselves in 2001, hiring an artist to do the cover artwork, with Roger designing the Dash, Pinch and Smidgen measurTurn a rainy afternoon into a baking session with these homemade mixes ing spoon set, and illustrating the book for mini chocolate cakes and frosting. Use child-size, oven-safe baking with photos of Joyal’s daughter and pans, muffin or mini muffin pans for the best results. son, Alan, as well as drawings by Alan’s kindergarten classmates. Joyal shared Cake Frosting writing credit with Ashlyn. ff 1/2 cup sugar ff 2 cups powdered sugar The cookbook (updated in a 10th ff 3/4 cup flour ff 1 package hot chocolate mix anniversary edition with more recipes ff 1/4 tsp. salt ff 2 Tbs. instant nonfat milk powder in 2011) has sold 35,000 copies and is ff 1 packet hot chocolate mix ff 2 Tbs. butter-flavored shortening available through the Joyals’ website, ff 1/2 tsp. baking soda ff 1 Tbs. cocoa www.straightforwardtech.com, and on ff 3 Tbs. shortening Combine powdered sugar, hot chocolate mix Amazon. and milk powder in a medium bowl. Cut in Combine all ingredients. Store mix in an airIn 2002, the book received national shortening. Store frosting mix in an air-tight tight container. To prepare cake, mix 1/3 cup attention, when Joyal and her children mix with 5 tsp. water. (Fill greased-and-floured container or in small storage bags. Store in pans half full of batter for best results). Bake a cool dry place. TO MAKE FROSTING: were invited to do a baking segment on for 15 minutes. (NOTE: Oven times may vary. Combine 1/3 cup mix with 2 tsp. water. Stir ABC World News. If not baking in a toy oven, cake can be baked with a spoon until smooth Add additional “It was an amazing experience. in a standard oven at 350 degrees.) Frost cake water to reach desired consistency. Will frost Ashlyn didn’t want to go on the show, approximately four single layer cakes. with Hot Chocolate Frosting and serve. but while we were in New York, we CAKE FROM “BAKING WITH MOMMY COOKBOOK: RECIPES FOR KID-SIZE OVENS” BY KRISTAN JOYAL AND ASHLYN visited the largest Disney Store we had JOYAL (STRAIGHT FORWARD TECHNOLOGIES; 2011). FROSTING ADAPTED FROM WWW.BET T YCROCKER .COM ever seen,” Joyal recalled. “We bribed LIKE MANY YOUNG GIRLS, I cut my baking teeth on a small toy oven heated with a lightbulb. But, a few years ago, wanting to share this experience with my young nieces, I faced a dilemma after buying them an Easy Bake Oven that came with just a few cake and cookie mixes—I would have to keep buying mixes to keep the girls baking. Fortunately, on Amazon I found the “Baking with Mommy Cookbook: Recipes for Kid-Size Ovens,” a lively little spiral-bound book—complete with tiny measuring spoons—that featured such recipes as “Hot Chocolate Cake Mix,” “Solar Blast Cookie Mix,” “Instant Oatmeal Cookies,” and “Strawberry Cracker Pie.” The creative, yet simple recipes required few ingredients and could be baked in both toy and full-size ovens. The book included a kitchen ingredient checklist and ways to use baking to teach math to kids. I was so enchanted, I bought a cookbook for myself (baking small-sized cakes, cookies and other treats can be quite satisfying).

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her that if she baked with mommy, she could go shopping there. It worked.” Joyal said response to the book has been great. “I think families appreciate being able to bake with their children without needing exotic ingredients or spending a lot of money,” she said. In 2005, Joyal published “Gardening with Mommy: Fun Gardening Activities for Families to Enjoy Every Season of the Year,” which features colorful ideas for theme gardens (“Wizard of Oz Garden,” “Grow a Pizzeria Garden”), container gardens, indoor gardening activities, gift-making (“Seed Packet Flower Arrangement”) and other craft projects. Joyal and her daughter, who is now a 20-year-old math education major at Wichita State University, plan to create a 20th anniversary edition of the cookbook. Joyal said Ashlyn still loves to bake, even running her own successful cupcake business. Growing up on a farm in Anthony, Joyal herself started cooking and baking early. “I remember being in the kitchen with my mother and grandmother. My grandmother was a great baker, and I still miss her kolaches,” Joyal said, and recalled that when she was 12 and her parents had her younger brother, she really started “taking over my mother’s kitchen. As part of a farming family, I started making meals during the summer harvest, and then I also cooked supper in the winter.” Joyal said cooking and baking are becoming a “lost art,” and learning these skills can inform kids in many ways, giving them insight to how preparing food is healthier and less expensive than eating out. “I also think that being able to share food you have prepared is a way to show your family that you love them and care about them,” she said. Joyal’s first recommendation for baking with kids would be “find a time when you are not rushed, maybe a rainy Sunday afternoon, and just enjoy being with your children, and don’t worry about making a mess.”

She said it’s also important to “let the children do as much of the work as possible. Use the opportunity to teach them to measure and even lick the spoon! I would also plan to share their creations with maybe a relative or neighbor so that they can experience how good it feels to share with others.” KCL REBECCA HOWARD grew up in Kansas and has written for the Los Angeles Daily News, the Los Angeles Times and LA Parent Magazine, and currently writes the food blog, “A Woman Sconed.”

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Advantages to cruising alone include being with like-minded travelers

CRUISING SOLO presents two situations for travelers: what about the single supplement and do I want to be alone on a vacation? Basically, ships without solo cabins charge up to double for single cruisers because they are in a double room; the single supplement. Carnival Cruise Line doesn’t offer solo cabins, but “we occasionally run promotions where we waive the solo supplement which is usually 150 to 200 percent of the cruise fare,” says spokesperson Vance Gulliksen. Viking River Cruises often offers special single supplement pricing as well. According to the website, if special pricing is not offered, pricing is based on double occupancy. Fortunately many cruise lines are designing solo cabins on their new and refurbished ships. “American Cruise Lines has solo cabins available on all its ships without a single supplement,” says spokesperson Alexa Paolella. “If a solo passenger prefers a double cabin, there is a single supplement of 175 percent. “But our single cabins are pretty big,” she says. “On many ships they are 250 square feet. On the smaller 100-passenger ships they are closer to 200 to 228 square feet, which is still big for single cabins. You can get them with or without private balconies.” The trend has escalated so much many ocean-going cruise lines are building ships to accommodate solo passengers. Celebrity Cruise Line’s new Celebrity Edge has 116 solo staterooms. Several Norwegian Cruise Line ships offer studio cabins and a shared social space called the Studio Lounge. The lounge offers beverages, hosted gatherings and a concierge. Royal Caribbean offers solo cabins

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The author (Marilyn Jones, third from left) and her new friend Nigel Maynard board a submarine on one of their shore excursions.

on its Quantum-class ships. Holland America and Cunard Cruise Line offer a few solo cabins on their newer ships. Generally, these staterooms are small at around 100 square feet, but guests are usually not in their rooms most of the time. The trick is to book early to secure one of the solo rooms. The advantages of cruising alone are many. First, you get to make all your own choices. It’s very liberating to be able to make all the decisions and not have to compromise. I cruised solo twice: once with Princess Cruises and once with AmaWaterways. The first evening of my Princess Cruise adventure I attended a meeting for single passengers where I met Nigel Maynard, a 26-year-old man from New Zealand. Although we didn’t do everything together, we always ate together and attended shows together. We also socialized with other single travelers. Shore excursions are easy as a single too. You’re with a group of like-minded travelers interested in experiencing the same things you are. AmaWaterways is a river cruise line. Unlike mega ships, it’s easy to meet people in this intimate setting. The first evening when I walked into the lounge for the daily cruise briefing, I asked if I could sit with a couple from England. It turned out the husband was a hiker and biker and would be taking excursions separately from his wife. I ended up going with his wife on all but three excursions. I met another couple on an excursion and we often ate together. The beauty of solo cruising is if you want to be alone you can be, but it is easy to meet other people. Each decision is all yours. KCL

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AFCIs

An arc fault is a dangerous electrical problem caused by damaged, overheated or stressed electrical wiring or devices, and is one of the major causes of the more than 51,000 electrical fires that occur each year in the United States. ffBranch/feeder AFCIs, the most common type of AFCIs, replace standard circuit breakers in the home’s electrical service panel and provide a higher level of electrical fire protection by detecting hazardous arcing conditions and shutting down the electricity before a fire can start. ffOutlet AFCIs provide protection to power cords

and things that are plugged into the receptacle.

ffCombination AFCIs provide AFCI parallel pro-

tection for branch circuit wiring, cord sets and power-supply cords, downstream of the device.

ffOriginally, AFCIs were only required to protect

bedroom circuits, but the 2011 NEC requires the technology to be installed in other areas of the home, including dining and living rooms.

A GFCI is a device designed to protect people from electric shock and electrocution by constantly monitoring electricity flow in a circuit and quickly switching off power if it senses any loss of current.

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prevent more than two-thirds of home electrocutions that occur each year.

ffGFCIs can be

installed at the main service panel, in place of standard electrical outlets, or can be used as a portable device.

ffTypically, GFCIs are installed in areas where

water and electricity are in close proximity, such as the bathroom, garage, kitchen and basement.

ff While GFCIs should be installed by a

licensed electrician, portable GFCIs require no tools to install.

TRRs

A Temple University study found 100 percent of all 2- to 4-year-olds could remove one type of plastic outlet cover within 10 seconds. And more than 2,400 children under 10 years old are treated in emergency rooms for electric shock or burns caused by tampering with a wall outlet. Properly childproof your outlets by installing TRRs. ffTRRs look like ordinary outlets but are designed with spring-loaded receptacle cover plates that close off the receptacle openings or slots. ffWhen equal pressure is simultaneously applied

to both sides, the receptacle cover plates open to allow the standard plug to make contact with the receptacle contact points.

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of electrical fires and shocks by protecting your homes with arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs), ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), and tamper resistant receptacles (TRRs). AFCIs, GFCIs and TRRs can prevent tragedy before it ever occurs. These devices have proven so effective that the National Electrical Code® (NEC) requires them to be installed in all new homes, and requirements for these devices continue to expand with each version of the NEC. Existing homes with aging electrical systems can also benefit from these technologies, which should be installed by a qualified electrician. Incorporating these home safety devices into your existing electrical system can help reduce the risk of fires and electrocutions.

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Corned Beef and Pickle Dip

Mini Corn Dog Bites

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Serve as a dip for vegetables, with crackers or as a delicious sandwich spread.

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Rally the family together to make and eat these bite-sized versions of corn dogs.

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takes s’mores from traditional to habitual.

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Seasoned top loin pork chops are the star of this easy—yet flavorful—salad.

Grilled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bacon S’mores Adding bacon and homemade cookies

Pork and Pecan Salad

(Boston or Bibb lettuce)

Mini Corn Dog Bites ff Nonstick cooking spray

ff 1 cup yellow cornmeal

ff 1 package all-beef bun-length hot dogs ff 1 cup flour

ff 4 cups iceberg lettuce torn ff 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced

ff 1 cup milk ff 1/4 cup sour cream ff 2 eggs Dipping Sauce ff 2/3 cup sour cream

ff 1/2 cup celery sliced ff 1/4 cup pecans chopped ff 2 Tbs. sugar

ff 2 Tbs. honey

ff 1 tsp. salt

ff 1 stick butter, melted

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Bake 14-16 minutes. Cool completely. To make dipping sauce: In small bowl, stir sour cream, mustard and honey. Serve with corn dogs.

Fill each muffin cavity halfway with batter. Place one hot dog piece in center of each cavity.

In large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. In medium bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, sour cream and eggs. Combine butter mixture with flour mixture.

Heat oven 375°F. Prepare muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each hot dog into six pieces.

ff 3 Tbs. Dijon mustard

ff 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Pork and Pecan Salad ff 4 top loin pork chops 3/4-inch thick ff 2 tsp. vegetable oil ff salt and pepper ff 2 cloves garlic crushed ff 1/4 cup honey ff 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper and brush with a little oil. Cook, turning to brown evenly, until just done, 8 minutes or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 F. Remove chops from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes; keep warm. Add any remaining oil to skillet and quickly sauté garlic until tender, 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add honey and vinegar, cook and stir 1 minute or until heated through. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, strawberries, celery and vinegar mixture. Divide lettuce mixture among individual plates. Slice pork chops, spread evenly over salads. Garnish with pecans. Serves 4.

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ff 12 thick cut slices bacon ff 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk

ff 2 tsp. vanilla

ff 1/4 cup sugar

Corned Beef and Pickle Dip

ff 12 large marshmallows ff 2 cups flour

Use spread for sandwiches, crostini or serve as a dip with vegetables and crackers.

Grilled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bacon S’mores ff 12 2-inch squares chocolate ff 1 tsp. baking soda

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Place beef in food processor bowl. Pulse on and off until beef becomes crumbly in texture. Add pickles and mayonnaise; pulse five times to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

ff 1 cup mayonnaise

ff 1-1/2 cups diced dill pickles

ff 12 skewers ff 1/2 tsp. salt

corned beef brisket, cold, diced

ff 12 Tbs. butter softened

ff 12 ounces pre-cooked boneless

ff 3/4 cup brown sugar

COOK’S TIP: 12 ounces of diced, cold beef pot roast or shredded beef may be substituted for corned beef brisket.

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ff 1 3.4-oz box instant French vanilla pudding mix dry, not prepared* ff 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a bowl, cream butter and sugars for 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, egg and yolk; mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated and dough comes together. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover tightly and chill for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 F. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and space 2 to 3 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. TO GRILL THE BACON: Heat grill to medium-high heat. Thread bacon onto skewers in an S-shape. Place skewers directly on grill and cook 8 to 12 minutes, rotating as needed to ensure even cooking. Transfer to a plate, cool and remove bacon from skewers. Set aside. Roast marshmallows directly over the grill using skewers or roasting sticks. Assemble s’mores: Flip one cookie over so it’s upside down. Place a square of chocolate on top then top with marshmallow, bacon and a rightside up second cookie. Serve immediately. Serves 12.

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