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school bus were common for me during my junior high years, never thinking twice about how my lack of preparedness in the morning could actually affect my safety. My only concern was making sure I didn’t have to walk the two miles, uphill both ways, in the blinding snow. One safety tip offered by the School Bus Safety Unit of the Kansas Department of Education is for students to leave plenty of time to get to the bus stop because it’s when we rush that we forget to follow traffic safety rules. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, noting that students are about 50 times more likely to arrive at school alive if they take the bus vs. driving themselves or riding with friends. The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is when students get on and off the bus. Data shows that children between the ages of 5 and 7 are most likely to be involved in bus-related incidents because they are in a hurry to get on and off the bus, act before they think, have little experience with traffic, don’t always stay within the bus driver’s sight, and, this one should give all drivers pause: They assume motorist will see them and will wait for them to cross the street. Unfortunately, statistics from a survey that tracks illegal passing of school buses indicates otherwise. Read more about this and general school bus safety

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Kansas law requires drivers to stop for a school bus, from either direction, when its flashing lights are operating. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.

rules to teach children on page 22. Even if your child does not ride a bus to school or you don’t have school-aged children, please obey Kansas law by slowing down in school zones and stopping for a school bus, from either direction, when it’s flashing yellow or red lights. Children’s lives depend us. KCL

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Cooking My Way Home 24| Rural school lunches, learning

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AUG. 19-21 F lint Hills Beef Fest, Emporia. Founded in 1986, the Flint Hills Beef Fest is an annual celebration of the grass cattle industry for which the Flint Hills region of Kansas is known. Events include the Flint Hills Beef Fest BBQ complete with judges and prizes, a ranch rodeo, a 5K run, kids tractor pull, free hamburger and Coke feed, Ag Olympics, kids calf scramble, junior ranch rodeo, steak dinner with live entertainment, square dancing and more. For more details and a schedule of events, visit https://beeffestdotcom.wordpress.com, email FlintHillsBeefFest@yahoo.com or call 620-528-3444.

THROUGH AUG. 11 E AAC Art Exhibit,

Ellsworth. If you like automobiles, you will like this exhibit by Larry Zvolanek. Open Monday-Friday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. 223 Douglas Ave. Call Sharon Haverkamp at 785-472-5682. THROUGH AUG. 31 N ative American Artifact Exhibit, Burlingame. Collection displayed through Aug. 31 at the Schuyler Museum, open Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 117 S. Dacotah. Call 785-654-3561.

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vendor-produced only market from 5-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, May through October. Vendors must grow, make or bake the products they have for sale. 7th and Merchant streets. Visit emporiafarmersmarket.org or call 620-343-6555. AUG. 3-13 L yon County Fair, Emporia. E njoy a variety of fun activities for all ages. Lyon County Fairgrounds. Call 620-342-5014 for more information.

Flint Hills Beef Fest includes a ranch rodeo.

AUG. 4-7 G reater Tuna, Hutchinson.

Stage 9 announces the triumphant return of one its most beloved productions, Greater Tuna, an affectionate and often searing look at country life in Texas’ third smallest town, Tuna. Performances at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7 performance at 2 p.m. For tickets call 316-350Play (7529) or visit stage9hutch.com. AUG. 5-7 4 3rd Annual Country

Threshing Days, Goessel. This event is presented by the Wheat Heritage Engine and Threshing Company and the Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum. Activities include a parade at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, children’s tractor pull, threshing and field demonstrations, antique tractor pull, and more. Visit www.wheatco.org. AUG. 5 D enim and Diamonds,

Emporia. W hite attire and/or denim encouraged but not required for this fundraiser for medical equipment at Newman Regional Health. Silent auction, classical music and hors d’oeuvre buffet, plus dancing. Begins at 7 p.m. at Webb Hall, Memorial Union at Emporia State University. Call 620-341-1200. AUG. 5 E mma Chase Friday Night

Music, Emporia. Jam session and open mic for local and visiting musicians playing traditional music. Public is welcome; family friendly. Arts & crafts at 220 ½ Broadway, or if weather permitting outside in front of 317 Broadway in downtown near the Chase County Courthouse. First Friday is gospel; second Friday is bluegrass; third Friday is country-folk-bluegrass, fourth Friday is oldtime rock-n-roll & vintage country, and fifth Fridays are special musical events. All sessions are acoustic-instruments only except fourth

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AUG. 6 F armers Market, Emporia. A vendor-produced only market from 8-10 a.m. every Saturday from May through October. Vendors must grow, make or bake the products they have for sale. 7th and Merchant streets. Visit emporiafarmersmarket.org or call 620-343-6555 for more information. AUG. 6 P hil Vassar: American Soul Tour, Emporia. Country music artist Phil Vassar will perform at 6 p.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. 430 Commercial. Call 620-342-5014. AUG. 6 R ubber Ducky Race, Emporia. R ace your rubber duck in the lazy river at Jones Aquatic Center from 1:45-3 p.m. Prizes, concessions and more. Only ducks can swim in this event. 4202 W. 18th. Call 620-340-6400. AUG. 11-14 S outhwest Pro-Am, Garden City. Events will include the Ladies ProAm event, corporate shootout, corporate appreciation party/Hall of Fame ceremony, junior golf clinic, dinner events, long drive contest, closest to the pin contest and helicopter ball drop contest. Visit www. stcatherinehosp.org/SCH/About-Us/ Southwest-Kansas-Pro-Am or call Kenne Whitson at (620) 272-2177.

ending with top 25 participants’ choice awards; parade at 3 p.m. Other events include ranch rodeo, pancake feed, golf tournament, garage sales, kid’s sanctioned tractor pull and ice cream social. Contact Bart Anstaett at 785485-2183 or Vern Bulk at 785-485-2540. AUG. 13 C ruisin’ the Center, Smith Center. Cruise in Smith Center and enjoy food, fun and free drive-in movies starting at 5 p.m. More information and pre-registration forms at www.smithcenterks.com or Facebook“Cruisin the Center.” AUG. 13 D emolition Derby, Emporia. et away from the summer heat and enjoy a G night full of rowdy fun and vehicle destruction at the Lyon County Fairground grandstands. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Call 620-342-5014 for more information. AUG. 13 P arty in the Park, Great Bend. End your summer with a bang! A car show, kid

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Leonardville. The Leonardville Hullabaloo features this free car show. Registration is from 9-11 a.m.; car show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

AUG. 17 C uisine of Louisiana, Emporia.

J oin the award-winning culinary team of Flint Hills Technical College's Hospitality & Culinary Arts program for an evening of great food and fun "on the Bayou." Demonstrations on how to prepare crawfish bisque, creole jambalaya and banana's foster. Flint Hills Technical College at the main campus, room M118. Call 620-3424631 for more information. AUG. 20 H ansen Arts & Crafts Fair,

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Kansas Country Living for years and, hopefully, find it an interesting and useful part of your home or business every month. The magazine is published by Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (KEC), in partnership with your electric cooperative. It is just one of the many services supported by your electric cooperative as part of KEC’s charter and association mission. KEC’s charter was established on Aug. 18, 1941, to meet a growing list of needs that could be accomplished more effectively and efficiently as a group. Seventy-five years later, KEC’s membership is commemorating this diamond anniversary at its Summer Meeting on Aug. 1 and Gov. Sam Brownback has declared Aug. 18, 2016, to be Electric Cooperative Day in Kansas. Kansans actually began forming electric cooperatives in 1938 to bring lights and the labor-saving convenience of electricity to areas in rural Kansas that incumbent utilities chose not to serve. By the summer of 1941, 20 electric cooperatives were setting poles and stringing wire across rural Kansas. Despite this early progress, these newly formed businesses faced daunting obstacles. For one, the outbreak of World War II created a shortage of materials and labor. And, due to resistance from large power companies, co-op administrators found it difficult to obtain what they felt were equitable rates for power. That prompted the creation of KEC because our founders knew that more could be accomplished collectively than by the member systems working individually. That philosophy proved true during the 1950s when headway was made in a variety of key issues, such as rate stability and territorial protection. Next, KEC’s leadership decided to offer more than regulatory and legislative services. A Safety Department was created for electric cooperative linemen training and has expanded to teach best practices across all employee groups. A Communications Department within KEC also took shape. The monthly Kansas Electric

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Farmer magazine (now Kansas Country Living) was developed to inform cooperative members about legislative issues, electrical safety and wise energy usage. The first issue declared it “the voice of Kansans whose privately owned, Kansas incorporated, business managed, tax and interest paying electric cooperatives came into existence because no one else would furnish them power.” Highlighting the importance of member education, two programs for high school students were established. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., began in 1961 and the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp originated in 1977. In 1989, the KEC Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the KEC Apparatus Testing Department to provide repair and maintenance on utility equipment. Over the years, the Apparatus Testing Department has expanded from a single technician to a staff of 10 professionals providing service to utilities in several states. KEC’s past and present include programs on load management, coordination with regulatory agencies’ policies and procedures, and retail rate case assistance. For a brief period, KEC offered satellite TV programming, long distance telephone service, and group purchasing. Today, KEC is three-quarters of a century strong, governed by a visionary Board composed of a Trustee and Alternate Trustee from all 29 member distribution cooperatives and three generation and transmission cooperatives serving Kansas. Officers are elected annually by the Board of Trustees. The next 75 years will, without a doubt, bring incredible strides in generation, technology, and member service. While those opportunities are unpredictable, one thing is certain: KEC and its members will band together to assure greater efficiency and economy of operations for all. KEC has been, and will continue to be, a proud demonstration of the cooperative spirit. KCL BRUCE GRAHAM is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Electric Cooperatives Inc., in Topeka.

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Emma DeMaranville

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and I was in wonder over how 200-year-old documents could still be relevant today. To me these words resounded with hope, values and a sense of unity which, as Americans, we all seek in our daily lives. Our founding fathers’ vision seemed impossible, but they believed in it so strongly that they were willling to face great adversity to achieve it. It was with the same seemingly impossible vision that the Rural Electric Association was founded under President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. With nine out of 10 rural homes not having electricity in the mid-1930s, who would have imagined 80 years later there would be 2.4 million miles of line in 47 states. The idea of a cooperative can be traced back to as early as the Mayflower and later on to one of our forefathers, Benjamin Franklin. The foresight and intelligence from an early part of history still impacts the United States today. As we continued to explore our new surroundings, we discovered that there was much more to learn from our past. Standing before the Lincoln Memorial his words encompassed me. “With malice toward none, with charity for all.” The courage of Abraham Lincoln can only be equated to the heart he had for all people of the United States. He sought to unify us as one. To connect us so that we would all be treated as equals and afforded the same liberties. This quote made me reflect on how our rural cooperatives operate under the same principles Lincoln was striving to uphold. I am proud that cooperatives nationwide have a deep concern for communities and for meeting their needs. Equally important is the democratic member control where members actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. In addition, membership is open to anyone able to use their service without discrimination. Cooperatives today are built on the foundation laid so many years ago. Our trek through history forged ahead as

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we paid homage to our veterans. The unsurpassed courage and heart of these heroes will never be forgotten. Watching the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier solidified my understanding of how this tomb was not of one but of many. Every life given in every war this country has fought is honored every minute of every day. Yes, just one person does make a difference, because when you collectively see the thousands of headstones in Arlington or the thousands of names on the Vietnam Wall it still represents each one, each individual that came together for a single purpose. Each one of them gave us a priceless gift, the gift of life, liberty and our own pursuit of happiness. Youth Tour has filled me with a greater purpose. A desire to think more deeply, love others without reservation or judgment and to face each day with the strength needed to find the beauty in everything and everyone. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Youth Tour has challenged all of us to be more and do more. We have been given an opportunity to lead, to make a difference in the world around us. The impact we can make if we join together is immense. I know I am merely one person, but collectively we are the future. We must face challenges and confront fears. We rely on others to teach us, care about us and help us through adversities. Sometimes we get off the right path, but we have immense power in our choices to find our way back. If we make intelligent choices, have a heart for others and possess the courage to always do the right thing, anything is possible. Thank you rural electric for not only illuminating my path home but also the path of my future. KCL EMMA DEMARANVILLE, Tonganoxie, was selected by her Kansas Youth Tour peers to represent them as the 2016 Youth Leadership Council delegate. LJEC was DeMaranville’s Youth Tour sponsoring co-op.

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Pre-kindergarten students at William Gay Early Childhood Center in McAlester, Okla., are excited to come to school to learn using the class’ iPads. Their teacher, William Higgins, was a 2015 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives SKIE (Supporting K20 Innovative Educators) Award regional winner for his transformative use of technology in the classroom. “Sometimes it’s hard to get kids engaged, but using the iPads is an extremely easy way to get them involved,” Higgins said. “If they don’t want to be here it’s difficult to get them to do anything. When they want to learn they’re more attentive and have better Students enjoy making behavior.” objects talk by using the According to Higgins, many of Chatterpix app. The app the students in the low-income school allows users to take a picture of a person (or any object) district don’t have access to this techand make it talk. nology at home so they look forward

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to coming to school to use it. Higgins invests time in creating lesson plans that use the high-tech classroom equipment, often networking with other educators via Twitter to share ideas. Last year his students grew a “QR Garden.” They lined the hallway with colorful constructionpaper flowers they created. In the center of each flower was a QR (quick response) code. The students could scan the code with an iPad and learn about colors, numbers and letters. The class also enjoys making stop-motion movies, learning basic coding on the William Higgins, pre-kindergarten teacher at William Gay Early iPads, and interacting with Higgins’ Childhood Center in McAlester, Okla., integrates technology Sphero robot. into his lesson plans. “A lot of people think of technology in the hands of kids as a babysitter,” he said. Owensboro, Ky. The Kenergy Electric Coopera“With a small amount of help and perspective, tive member said the low-income school district kids can do things you can never imagine. It’s earmarked part of its budget for classroom techpretty amazing.” nology because of its vision for innovation. As a result, Sorce’s classroom is well equipped with technology, including a ChromeCasting a Vision book and an iPad for each student. These devices When it comes to technology in the classhave helped Sorce to create a paperless classroom room, a common question is where to find using the Canvas learning management system. funding. A better question, however, is how to When the kids complete assignments, they cast a vision for technology. upload them to Canvas; Sorce grades the work Nancye Blair Black, owner of EngagingEduand gives feedback electronically. This system cation.net and president of the Florida Society also keeps parents in the loop of what’s happenfor Technology in Education, is a former classroom educator and technology specialist who ing in the classroom. now consults with school districts across the “At first parents are skeptical of the technolcountry to create technology plans. ogy. They think the teacher is going to go play “Whenever you plan to integrate technolCandy Crush in the corner, but they love it,” he said. “They can see everything in Canvas. It’s an ogy in the classroom, you should start with the open line of communication between the parents end in mind. What is the goal?” she said. “By and me, and it builds trust.” beginning with that goal, I believe it is possible Sorce says technology has helped him to to create a strategic technology plan within any integrate self-paced learning into his classroom. budget that can work toward that vision.” He creates video lessons and digital worksheets. Jeff Sorce is a third- and fourth-grade Students can move through the teacher at Estes Elementary School in lessons at their own speed and Visit Ka QR CODE: A machine-readable code consisting those who need more support can Countr nsas y Living o get it. Sorce says having the videos n Faceb of an array of black and white squares, typically ook! benefits students who need to review used for storing URLs or other information for a particular concept. reading by the camera on a smartphone. “They don’t have to ask me every AUGUST 2016

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Minock says their niche in the world of education technology is augmented reality or For innovative educators, using technology AR. Classrooms around the globe are using AR in the classroom—even at the earliest levels of to enhance the student learning experience. For learning—is a way to engage kids where they are. example, an elementary class studying “Technology is changthe solar system can use their devices ing so quickly; I can’t AUGMENTED to interact with the solar system in believe how much it’s changed in the past couple 3D. They can isolate planets and even REALITY is the open them up and look inside. He says years,” Drew Minock, an integration of digital AR is a powerful learning tool because ed-tech innovator, said. information with the the visual aspect helps students grasp “This is the world kids are user’ s environment in concepts faster and retain information living in nowadays.” real time. longer. A former elementary Minock expects that virtual reality teacher in Bloomington will start to play a role in classroom Hills, Mich., Minock started education as well. VR participants put on heada blog called twoguysandsomeipads.com with sets that allow them to interact with a 3D world. his co-teacher at the time, Brad Waid. The duo This technology will enable students to connect began sharing the innovative ways they were with and learn from peers on the other side of using iPads in their third-grade classes. A few the globe. years later, they are using their passion for and “We’re really only limited by our imaginaknowledge of technology to help other teachers; tions as to what we can do with technology,” they speak worldwide and share what they’re doing with a wide audience on Twitter. Minock said. KCL

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orders like ADHD. No clear connection has been established. Another concern for the AAP is the link between passive viewing of media and childhood obesity. According to Hill, obesity rates increase for children who are exposed for more than two hours a day. However, research has not evaluated the impacts of interactive media and gaming. “For these activities I would ask what they are displacing. Are they taking the place of in-person interactions that might lead to bonding and learning? Would your child be playing, running or participating in family activities instead?” Hill said. The AAP does make a distinction between screen time for entertainment and educational purposes. “Content matters profoundly,” Hill said. “The challenge comes in

gauging the quality of various kinds of content.” For elementary educators this means planning lessons that maintain a healthy balance between screen learning and active learning—which is also necessary for child development. Furthermore, technology in the classroom should be used selectively and in ways that will enhance the students’ learning experiences. “Technology is like any other tool: It’s only useful if it does the job you need it to do,” Hill said. Dr. Hill is also the author of Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro. KCL

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Coffeyville, Kan., school district has created an “Age-to-Age” facility that is connecting generations. Located less than a mile from the main campus of Community Elementary School in Coffeyville, Windsor Place nursing home is host to one of the district’s all-day kindergarten classes. The classroom is linked in to the school’s network and even receives the school’s announcements via the in-class PA system. “Everything in the classroom works just like it’s in the main school building,” Coffeyville Assistant Superintendent

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James Elliott said. The kindergarten class has a teacher from the elementary school and the kids are bused back to school for gym and music classes. The difference is the nursing home residents, known as “elders,” take part in the students’ education. They read to them, do projects with them, and teach them valuable life lessons. Elliott says prior to the program, a lot of the nursing home residents didn’t want to get out of bed in the morning. Since the partnership began, that has changed. “They had people fighting for positions in the hallway with their wheelchairs so they could see the kids come in and greet them,” Elliott said. According to Elliott, the renewed sense of purpose is helping elders to live longer, happier lives. It’s also enriching the students’ education as they experience valuable attention and care. KCL

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BY J U ST I N L A B E RG E

Across America, parents utter these phrases

to their children countless times each day. Despite their best efforts, it can be tough to help kids understand the importance of saving energy —and to put that knowledge into action. Few people have more experience talking about energy efficiency than the communication professionals who work at America’s electric cooperatives. So we asked them how they persuade the toughest audience they face every day: their kids. Here are a few of their tips.

“Did you turn off the lights in your room?” “We’re not paying to heat the whole neighborhood!” “Save some hot water for the rest of us!”

Deputize an “energy enforcer”

Several parents recommended deputizing children to investigate wasteful energy practices. When her children were young, Heidi Smith of Tideland Electric Membership Corporation in North Carolina let them take turns playing the role of energy deputy. Each week, the appointed child was given a badge and empowered to seek out energy waste and hold the offending party accountable. “My youngest son took it so seriously that he once cracked open the bathroom door and reached in to turn off the light on his dad after he decided daddy had been in there long enough,” Smith said. “All five of my children are now grown, but they continue to practice energy efficiency in their own lives.” Diana Hersch of Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative in Ohio suggests offering your little energy deputies a bounty for finding wasteful energy practices around the house. Their progress can be tracked with stickers on a calendar, and when the kids reach their goal, they can be rewarded with a sheriff’s badge or

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Penalty stroke

In addition to teaching her patience and discipline, the rounds of golf Jim Nimmo plays with his 11-year-old-daughter have turned into valuable lessons in energy conservation. Nimmo, of Farmers Electric Cooperative in Texas, has started adding a penalty stroke to his daughter’s score for each time he’s had to turn off her bedroom light and fan since their last round. “It gives new meaning to the term penalty stroke,” Nimmo said. “We don’t have much of a problem anymore.” No word on whether his daughter is allowed to return the favor.

The invisible hand

If your child’s hand never seems to find its way to the light switch, perhaps the invisible hand of the free market can help. Katie Kothmann Haby of Medina Electric Cooperative in Texas said her dad used to fine her 25 cents for every light bulb she and her siblings left on in their rooms. For her ceiling fan with four bulbs, that was a costly mistake. “It taught us that electricity really did cost money since we had to pay when we didn’t conserve it,” Haby said. Though her daughter is only 2 years old, Haby says she plans to use the same approach when she is older. No matter what the approach, talking to kids about energy use is sure to pay dividends. They might not always follow through, but they’ll be learning important lessons about the value of energy and the importance of conservation that can last a lifetime. KCL

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SAFETY

The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round and ‘Round: Keep Kids Safe Each school day, approximately

480,000 school buses transport 25 million children—more than half of America’s schoolchildren—to school. And although it is one of the safest modes of transportation, students are most at risk when they are outside of the bus in the “danger zone.” This is the area surrounding the bus where children are hard to see by the bus driver and other motorists. Kansas law requires drivers to stop for a school bus, from either direction, when its flashing lights are operating; however, that doesn’t always happen. The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) assists the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation in coordinating a national one-day survey each year that compiles data reported by school bus drivers of the illegal passing of their school bus. The 2015 survey showed that of the 102,371 school buses reporting, the bus drivers observed 78,518 illegal passes that day. “We had 1,091 school bus stop arm violations just in Kansas alone,” said Keith Dreiling, State Director of Pupil Transportation at KSDE. Children should not assume drivers of vehicles will stop for the school bus when the law requires. It’s imperative that parents teach their children

DANGER ZONE

The school bus “danger zone” is the area surrounding the bus where children are hard to see by bus drivers and passing motorists.

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these school bus safety rules: ffThe bus driver and others cannot see you if you are standing too close to the bus. Stay out of the danger zone! (See graphic below.) ffWait for the bus in a safe place away from the street. ffLine up away from the road as the school bus approaches. ffBefore getting on or off the bus, make sure the bus safety lights are flashing. ffWhen you get on or off the bus, look left, right, left before you enter or cross the street. ffIf you have to cross the street, walk at least 15 feet ahead of the bus along the side of the road until you can turn around and see the driver. Make sure that the driver can see you. When the driver says it is safe to cross the street, walk across the road, keeping an eye out for sudden traffic changes. ffRemember to cross in front of the bus. ffUse the hand rail when stepping onto or off of the bus; make sure clothing or backpacks don’t get caught in the handrails or doors. Parents: Consider shortening or eliminating drawstrings on your child’s clothing. ffIf you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you. Students who drive themselves to school or ride with friends should be reminded to be alert near school buses, bus stops and school zones and that Kansas law prohibits texting while driving. “School buses remain the safest way to transport students to and from school, but keeping our kids MOST DANGEROUS safe when getting on and off the bus is everyone’s responsibility,” Dreiling said. “Parents must review safety tips with their kids, bus drivers must follow protocol and the motoring public must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights and stop arms.” KCL

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It does not require a ducted blower system like a regular heat pump. Small tubing carries the cold refrigerant to a fan unit mounted on the room wall or ceiling. One 3-inch hole is drilled through the wall to run the refrigerant tubing, electrical wiring and condensate drain to the fan unit. The indoor fan/coil unit has a fan with specially designed blades to reduce noise. By selecting a heat pump mini-split unit, it is possible to zone heat For homes currently heated and cool your house for year-round savings. without a ducted system, such as electric baseboard, hot water, wood for year-round savings. For example, there is stove, etc., a mini-split system can air-condino need to keep the entire house extremely tion an entire house. Several condenser units cool when you are sleeping or the bedrooms can be grouped together outdoors with several cool during the daytime. fan units indoors. With natural air circulation, A compressor, which uses inverter techthree units can comfortably cool an entire nology, provides the greatest range of variable house. cooling. This is important so it can quickly By selecting a heat pump mini-split unit, cool down a bedroom and then automatiit is possible to zone heat and cool your house cally adjust to a slower, very quiet speed when you are ready for bed. This also is a plus on REQUEST FOR READER IDEAS extremely hot days when maximum cooling We are planning our 2017 editorial calendar and would output is needed to just stay comfortable. KCL

like to hear from readers about topics we should address in “Cutting Your Utility Bills.” Send your ideas to: editor@kansascountryliving.com by Aug. 15, 2016.

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Old Farmhouse to Get Makeover Dear Jim: I plan to re-side an old farmhouse and add wall insulation. I like the appearance of real cedar lap siding. What is the best method to nail it up over the insulation and sheathing?—Ken S. Dear Ken: Using ring shank nails works well because they grip tightly and should not pop over time. Use galvanized steel or aluminum nails to eliminate rust stains. Drive the nail head in flush with the siding surface. Locate the nails just above the edge of the piece of siding below so you never end up with nails through two pieces of siding. If you drive the nails up too far on the siding, it has a tendency to split. KCL AUGUST 2016

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C O O K I N G M Y WAY H O M E

Remembering Rural School Learning—and Lunch Every day I walked out the door to get on the school bus, my mother always

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past. My Upland Elementary was not exactly a one-room—it had, in fact, two classrooms—but it had only two and finally one teacher and but called out, “Learn something—and eat all your a handful of students. To me, it was a gleaming lunch!” The mantra was so established and beacon of yellow brick sitting on a rise of prairie required as my send-off that when one day it pasture, the nearest neighbors in the cemetery was missed since my mom was in the basement next door. I loved it, and I consider my days doing some laundry, my six-year-old-self had there among my best. a mini breakdown at school that prompted my At its height, the school taught more than 30 dear teacher to ring my mom so she could say it students. When I attended, our peak was 14 kids, to me. Rebecca Howard among grades fourth through sixth. Most of that Learn something and eat all your lunch. time, my best friend Cathy and I were the only And in those early days of school, my homecomones in our grade. Two creative ladies, whom I ing was met with a litany of questions meant to remember as positive, plump and colorful, with test me. What had I learned? What color was the sparkling brooches, clip-on earrings, coiffed ‘dos teacher wearing? What was for lunch? Who did I and cat’s-eye glasses, kept us busy, rotating our talk to or play with? If I have any sort of writerly reading, writing, arithmetic, spelling, history and eye for observation or detail, I have my mother science classes, as each grade was summoned to thank, because just as she cheered me out the to the front of the room for lessons, then sent door for learning and lunching, she grilled me on everything I’d consumed that school day upon back to our desks to work. On certain days, we had a gym coach who ran us through drills my return. in the windy pasture grass and on the jungle Learning was not something I resisted, for gym, where we did pull-ups (when you weigh I started my education in an ideal place. Some 65 pounds, they are a cinch). We had a music people are surprised to learn that a child of the teacher who saw no reason why we could not 1970s went to a rural school. The one-room stage an operetta of “Hansel and Gretel,” (guess schools of yesteryear (at which my grandmother who played Gretel?) complete with a gingerbread taught) would have seemed to have been long house and a chorus of woodland angels. Despite any daily plans, there was room for improvisation that does not happen with large classrooms. After reading the folk tale, “Stone Soup,” we made a pot of soup, each providing an ingredient as the story told. When a A perfect no-bake goody for after-school or anytime would-be writer crafted some plays ff 1 cup light corn syrup ff 2-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter during her reading period, the teacher ff 1/2 cup granulated sugar ff 1 tsp. vanilla extract allowed me to produce and stage ff 1/2 cup light brown sugar ff 4-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal the productions, casting a few of my ff 1/2 tsp. salt schoolmates, and leaving a few to be the audience. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan (glass or metal) with wax paper or parchment. Stir to combine the corn syrup, sugars and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. I loved the school stage with Remove from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter and mix well. Stir in the vanilla and cereal. its dark, velvet curtains, and also Spread evenly (using spatula or fingers) into the lined baking pan. Cool and cut into squares. the book-loaded low shelves that orbited the perimeter of each class-

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... one could see the first inklings of food snobbery by the brown-baggers (those who mock do not make) and the defiling of certain foods unconsumed and hidden in milk cartons. room. We were never discouraged from pulling a book out and reading, and I did my best to absorb all the pages I could, from Laura Ingalls to “The Whingdingdilly.” I learned something, and I ate my lunch. I may have been one of the rare kids who liked the school cafeteria lunches, which were prepared at another school and driven in and served up by a cheerful and energetic woman whose sons attended Upland (she also drove a school bus and served as the school district’s secretary). These lunches were the first (and sometimes the only) “dining out” experiences of our childhoods, and sitting across from each other commenting on those compartmented trays, one could see the first inklings of food snobbery by the brown-baggers (those who mock do not make), and the defiling of certain foods unconsumed and hidden in milk cartons. I looked forward to lunch and those menu combinations that were established so early I crave them still—things like chili and cinnamon rolls seem a natural pairing, as does a thick hamburger pizza and a side of corn. As a young budding chef, I attempted my first recipe re-creations of school fare, such as a meatloaf shepherd’s pie topped with cheddar cheese and potatoes. And my Holy Grail school lunch dessert was always a “Peanut Butter Treat,” a bar made just crunchy enough from Rice Krispies and so loaded with my childhood favorite—peanut butter—that it shone with an oily gleam. Due to our dwindling numbers, my school closed after my fifth grade year, and I would press on in learning amongst ever-increasing populations. I have visited my abandoned school many times when I return home. The trees that were tiny or nonexistent during my school days now tower above me, but when I crawl through a broken window to loom like an oversized Alice (or Gretel), I am stunned at how small everything is inside. I am in the auditorium/multipurpose room/gym/lunchroom, and my eyes go to the stage, still curtained. I see faint outlines of a small band of singing children. And I’m in the audience, this time. KCL AUGUST 2016

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oil painting, and wheel throwing on the potter’s wheel. The event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 785-689-4846. AUG. 20 A ntique and Junque Festival,

Barnes. Downtown Barnes is the site for this event that features vendors set up along Center Street, local specialty shops and fabulous food. Vendors welcome. Call 785-763-4310 or 785-541-0672 evenings for information or email dcruising@hotmail.com. Visit www.barnesks.net. AUG. 20-21 L ake Scott Rod Run and Car Show, Scott City. Two days packed with the finest cars and the coolest people. Awards in various categories. Enjoy a hog roast, DJ music, movie in the park, poker run, door prizes and games. Call Rex at 620-214-9039 or Phil at 620-290-2618 or visit Facebook/lakescottcarclub. AUG. 25-27 S outh Haven Fair, South

Haven. Carnival rides, bingo, children’s games, a parade and a car show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Car show registration at 9 a.m. 400 South Main. Visit the South Haven Fair Association Facebook page for more information. AUG. 26-28 T umbleweed Festival,

Garden City. Celebrate the arts with local groups exhibiting their talents, performances from musicians known statewide and nationally and a children’s area with a stage for clown, mime, magician, puppet and storyteller performances. Lee Richardson Zoo. Contact Kathy Friesen at (620) 290-1011. AUG. 27 G host Investigation at the Wolf Hotel and Ellinwood Emporium, Ellinwood. The adventure takes place at the Wolf Hotel and Ellinwood Emporium underground in Ellinwood. Call 785-425-7350 or see www. adventuretoursofkansas.com. AUG. 27 S till Young at Heart Doll Show, Dodge City. J oin us for an afternoon showing of dolls, doll accessories and many other items unrelated to dolls. This free event runs from 1-5 p.m at the Manor of

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the Plains activity room. 200 Campus Drive. Call Barbara Halbgewachs at 620-227-3950. AUG. 27 T our de Lyon County Gravel Ride, Emporia. This all-day event is a fundraiser for JDRF and Special Olympics of Kansas. For more information, call 620-3406300 or facebook.com/tourdelyoncounty. AUG. 27-28 P rairie Plowing Days,

Concordia. Be part of the audience to see the most steam engines plowing in a field at the same time. Other antique tractors, cars, trucks and steam powered cars on display. Learn how our forefathers broke the prairie at the turn of the century with steam engines and gas tractors. Call 785-243-4303 or visit cloudcountytourism.com AUG. 31-SEPT. 5 C lyde Watermelon Festival, Clyde. T his year marks 150 years since the City of Clyde was founded and to celebrate, this year’s festival will be extended by a couple of days with additional activities. Contact Jessica Brown at the American State Bank at 785-446-3331 or visit the Clyde Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. SEPT. 2 K ansas Cushman Scooter Rally, Clay Center. For more information call Randy Rundle at 785-632-3450 or fifthavegarage@gmail.com. SEPT. 3 A ll Wheels Super Saturday Car Show, Caldwell. The Caldwell Border Queen Cruisers sponsor this car show at Caldwell City Park. Registration 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Cash prizes, poker run and drawings held throughout the day. Visit www. borderqueencruisers.com. SEPT. 3 R ockpost Festival, Lincoln. A full day of parades, food and fun in Lincoln! Contact Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce at 785-524-4934. SEPT. 3 S pirit of Kansas, Wilson. Event includes music, art instruction and displays, plus food and just plain fun. Contact Kansas Originals Market & Gallery at 785-658-2602. SEPT. 4-5 P RCA Rodeo, Longford.

Six PRCA events plus a wild steer scramble, mutton bustin’ and kids calf scramble. Free barbecue sandwiches on opening night. Saturday parade, turtle races, kids rodeo, and a peddle pull. Cool off at Longford Water Park. Call 785-827-0126 or visit longfordrodeo.com. SEPT. 5-11 C harity Classic, Garden City.

Experience our nationally acclaimed municipal golf course and hit the links with 144 of the best pro women golfers. Teams fill up fast! Visit www.gardencityclassic.org or call Cole Wasinger at 620-276-1210. SEPT. 4 L abor Day Celebration, Logan.

Radio-controlled fly-in, sand volleyball tournament, car show, children’s inflatables, tractor pedal pull, food booths, live musical entertainment and fireworks. Logan Golf Course. Call 785-689-4846. SEPT. 5 N E Kansas Tractor Cruise, Everest. Cruise begins at Everest Middle School and benefits the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. Registration from 8-10 a.m. with the cruise at 10:15 a.m. Route takes all black top roads in a 40-mile round trip. Call Keith Olsen at 785-741-0208 or email at olegold@ rainbowtel.net. SEPT. 6-10 F all Festival, Concordia. C oncordia Fall Fest takes place in downtown Concordia and MusicFest stages at Concordia’s new Broadway Plaza. Call 785-243-4290 or visit concordiakansaschamber.com. OCT. 13-15 3 i Show, Dodge City.

I rrigation, implement and industry exhibitors from across the U.S. and Canada will display equipment and services and assist visitors with irrigation, implement and industry buying decisions. GPS and tractor demonstrations, high school ag career day, health screenings and more. Western State Bank Expo Center, 11333 U.S. Highway 283. Visit www.3ishow.com or call 877-405-2883. KCL We publish “Around Kansas” events as space allows and cannot guarantee publication of your event. Send items to events@ kansascountryliving.com by the fifth of the month prior to publication.

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Homemade Orange Granola

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Granola can be a deliciously healthy breakfast or snack to pack in a lunch bag.

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Pair this kid-friendly recipe with a glass of milk for a fun way to start the school day.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake Breakfast Sushi ff 2 Tbs. smooth peanut butter ff 1 banana ff 1/4 cup crisp rice cereal

ff 1 banana ff 1 cup low-fat or fat free milk

ff 2 Tbs. strawberry preserves ff 2 Tbs. chunky peanut butter ff 1/2 cup ice cubes

ff 1 cup orange juice, divided ff 3 Tbs. canola oil ff 2 Tbs. honey ff 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract ff 1/2 cup dried cranberries

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Spread peanut butter over the outside of the banana and then roll in cereal until coated. Cut into thick slices and serve with a glass of milk. Makes one serving.

ff 1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds ff 2 Tbs. chocolate syrup ff 1 tsp. vanilla extract

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Remove from oven, add cranberries and cool completely. Store in airtight container up to one week. Serves 6.

In small bowl, combine oil, honey and vanilla; stir well to combine. Drizzle oil mixture over oatmeal mixture; stir well to coat oatmeal mixture. Spread oatmeal mixture on prepared baking sheet in even layer. Bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, to evenly brown granola.

In large bowl, combine oatmeal, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and cinnamon; mix well. Drizzle in 1/3 cup orange juice; stir well to evenly coat oatmeal mixture. Repeat twice more, stirring after each addition of orange juice.

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

ff 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon

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Homemade Orange Granola

In a blender combine all ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Makes two 1-cup servings (4 ounces of milk per serving).

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Crustless Mini Quiche ff 12 breakfast sausage links ff 3 cups hash browns ff 3 Tbs. butter, melted ff 1/8 tsp. salt ff 1/8 tsp. pepper ff 6 eggs, lightly beaten

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