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Fall Sunsets a ‘Must See’ During Your Kansas Travels sible, to behold the beauty unfolding in the sky. Where is your favorite place to view a Kansas sunset? Send your sunset photo to photos@ kansascountryliving.com and we may print it in a future issue of the magazine or share it on Facebook. KCL
VICKI ESTES, EDITOR
At right: Kayakers take advantage of the still waters offered by a small Kansas lake at sunset.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I was pleasantly surprised to receive my August issue of Kansas Country Living and find the nice article about the scouting program in Seneca. I am proud that my sons, Erik and Jimmy, both Eagle Scouts, are carrying on the scouting tradition started in our family by my father, George, back in Concordia in the 1950s, continued by my scoutmaster years in Robinson, Kansas, and now benefitting my grandsons in Seneca: Isaac, Peter, Ian, Kyler, and soon Luke. The only addition I might make to your fine article is that our name is Ganstrom, not Ganst. Troop 71’s scoutmaster, Troy Lewis, is to be commended for his monumental efforts to serve the youth of Seneca. It is truly an honor for my sons and grandsons to be a part of his efforts to
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build worthy and productive community members. Thanks again for dedicating space in your publication for the scouting program. While the Boy Scouts of America program has to compete with so many other activities for our children’s time, and it regularly receives criticism from various voices in our society, it still remains the strong character building program it has always been. Respectfully yours, WENDELL GANSTROM EDITOR’S NOTE:
We apologize for the error and thank you for the email.
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When my older brother lived in Washington, D.C., he often bragged to his East Coast friends that they hadn’t witnessed a real sunset until they had experienced one in Kansas. Too many buildings in D.C. blocked the spectrum of colors softly radiating in the evening sky. And sometimes the air was simply too uncomfortably hot—in more ways than one—to enjoy the view. He has since moved to Colorado but says even the majestic Rockies can’t offer the essential backdrop for Mother Nature’s circadian respite. It requires wide open spaces, with an unending sky serving as the sun’s canvas. Personally, I believe fall in Kansas offers optimum sunset viewing, with the golden colors of autumn enhancing a sunset’s natural beauty. I use the article “a” because, sunsets are as individual as human fingerprints. No two are alike. And that’s why I stop what I’m doing each evening, when pos-
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Book Tells of Co-op Electricity’s Role in Vietnam War
BY B R U C E G R A H A M
Cooperatives have a proud history of neighbors banding
together to bring electricity to the rural areas of our country. Establishing cooperatives has also led to improvements in education, healthcare, safety and economic opportunity. The cooperative business model works so well, in fact, that it continues to spread to other developing countries. Bruce Graham For example, electric cooperatives regularly send economic and human resources to electrify remote villages around the world. They travel with relative safety today—but it wasn’t always so. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson faced the grim prospect of sending thousands of American troops into South Vietnam. He received a letter from his friend Clyde T. Ellis, the general manager of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, who believed that establishing electric co-ops in Vietnam could help win the war. That bold statement is now the premise of a new book written by Ted Case, a co-op historian, author and executive director of the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Case’s “Poles, Wires and War” tells the dramatic story of how a determined band of people brought electricity to Vietnam during the war. Quoting from a letter included in the book, Ellis wrote, “There are only 15 million people in South Vietnam. Most of the them are rural people and they live in the dark. The Viet Cong strike in the dark. They hide by the day in the jungle patches; move mostly at night. They are scared of the light; the South Vietnamese are scared of the dark. Why co-op electricity? It is theirs. They will fight for it.” As a small group of rural electric specialists tried to start cooperatives that would improve the lives of villagers, they realized the challenges of this near-impossible mission. They faced corruption, bureaucracy, and an enemy determined to keep the war-torn country in darkness. Viet Cong soldiers would cut the power lines, chop down poles and blow up dams. These cooperatives were clearly the most difficult to establish in the
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history of the electric co-op program. However, as Ellis predicted, the work would instill “confidence of the Vietnamese in democratic institutions … so they would repudiate what the Viet Cong had to offer.” These villagers wanted lights, they wanted to listen to the radio and they wanted the better life that electricity could bring. They defended their co-op and fought the enemy in one of the most heroic battles of the war. Electric cooperatives won the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese villagers. They fought for their electricity. They fought for what they had built. Their determination matches the spirit of our nation’s electric cooperative founders and our current leaders. Today in the U.S., there are more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives that provide service to 42 million people in 47 states. Through international electrification projects, NRECA has helped more than 120 million people in 43 developing countries improve their living standards. We are proud to be a part of the electric cooperative story. To order a copy of the book “Poles, Wires and War,” visit http://tedcaseauthor.com/product/poles-wires-war/. KCL BRUCE GRAHAM is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Electric Coop-
eratives, Inc. in Topeka.
Ted Case is a co-op historian, author and executive director of the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association. He recently released his second book, “Poles, Wires and War: The Remarkable Untold Story of Rural Electrification and the Vietnam War.”
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How to Perform Your Own Home Mini-Energy Audit Dear Jim: I think my older house could use
some efficiency upgrades, but I’m really not sure. Without investing in a real audit, how can I do a simple one myself to decide what it might need?- Ron B.
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Dear Ron: Almost every house, no matter how well it was built, could use some energy efficiency improvements. The real question is comparing the cost of the improvements to the savings. Also, some energy improvements without the best economic payback can be justified by their benefits to the environment and your children’s future well-being. A good first step is to talk with some neighbors who have similar-sized houses and families and compare the utility bills. Be sure to check with them about their thermostat settings to get a valid comparison. Each degree a thermostat is set higher during winter adds about three percent to your bills. Each degree it is set lower during summer adds about five percent. You can also do a basic analysis to determine how energy efficient your house is. To do this, total all the energy your house consumes for
an entire year. The goal is to calculate the energy consumed per square foot of floor space. This is then adjusted based upon climate and weather conditions to provide a rough idea of the overall energy efficiency. The standard quantity of energy to use is a Btu (British thermal unit). As a reference, burning a wooden stick match produces about one Btu of heat. Using your utility bills, total the quantities each of electricity, gas, oil, propane, firewood, etc., you have used for the entire year. Use the following factors to convert these quantities of energy to their equivalent Btu: 1 kilowatt-hour of electricity = 3,414 Btu; 1 cubic foot of natural gas = 1,025 Btu; 1 gallon of propane = 91,000 Btu; 1 gallon of fuel oil = 138,700 Btu; and 1 cord of wood = 19 million Btu. Contact your local weather service to find the number of heating and cooling degree-days for the period you are checking. This tells you the severity of the weather for that period and this can vary significantly from year to year. Do not just use historical averages. For example, last winter was mild in many parts of the country and therefore less heating was needed. Divide the total number of Btu consumed by the total number of degree-days. Finally, divide this number by the square footage of the heated and cooled area of your house. A result of 20 or more indicates your house is inefficient and could use many improvements. Most houses will be in the 10 to 20 range indicating some improvements may provide a good payback. A result under 10 means finding financially wise improvements may be difficult. Keep in mind that this result does not take into account the number of family members or other specific factors that can affect your energy usage. A family with two daughters
The laser beam from the Thermal Leak Detector turns blue when it senses a cooler spot or red when detecting warmer spots.
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Drug Companies Fear Release of the New AloeCure Big Pharma stands to lose billions as doctors’ recommend drug-free “health cocktail” that adjusts and corrects your body’s health conditions.
Drug company execs are nervous. That’s because the greatest health advance in decades has hit the streets. And analysts expect it to put a huge crimp in “Big Pharma” profits. So what’s all the fuss about? It’s about a new ingredient that’s changing the lives of people who use it. Some call it “the greatest discovery since penicillin”! The name of the product is the AloeCure. It’s not a drug. It’s something completely different. And the product is available to anyone who wants it, at a reasonable price. But demands may force future prices to rise. TOP DOC WARNS: DIGESTION DRUGS CAN CRIPPLE YOU! Company spokesperson, Dr. Liza Leal; a leading integrative health specialist recommends AloeCure before she decides to prescribe any digestion drug. Especially after the FDA’s stern warning about long-term use of drugs classified as proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec®, Nexium®, and Prevacid®. In a nutshell, the FDA statement warned people should avoid taking these digestion drugs for longer than three 14-day treatment periods because there is an increased risk of bone fractures. Many people take them daily and for decades. Dr. Leal should know. Many patients come to her with bone and joint complaints and she does everything she can to help them. One way for digestion sufferers to help avoid possible risk of tragic joint and bone problems caused by overuse of digestion drugs is to take the AloeCure.
Acemannan has many of other health benefits?... HELPS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO CALM INFLAMMATION According to a leading aloe research, when correctly processed for digesting, the Aloe plant has a powerful component for regulating your immune system called Acemannan. So whether it’s damage that is physical, bacterial, chemical or autoimmune; the natural plant helps the body stay healthy. RAPID ACID AND HEARTBURN NEUTRALIZER Aloe has proved to have an astonishing effect on users who suffer with digestion problems like bouts of acid reflux, heartburn, cramping, gas and constipation because it acts as a natural acid buffer and soothes the digestive system. But new studies prove it does a whole lot more. SIDE-STEP HEART CONCERNS So you’ve been taking proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) for years and you feel just fine. In June of 2015 a major study shows that chronic PPI use increases the risk of heart attack in general population. UNLEASH YOUR MEMORY Studies show that your brain needs the healthy bacteria from your gut in order function at its best. Both low and high dosages of digestion drugs are proven to destroy that healthy bacteria and get in the way of brain function. So you’re left with a sluggish, slow-to-react brain without a lot of room to store information. The acemannan used in AloeCure actually makes your gut healthier, so healthy bacteria flows freely to your brain so you think better, faster and with a larger capacity for memory.
Analysts expect the AloeCure to put a huge crimp in “Big Pharma” profits.
Doctors call it “The greatest health discovery in decades!”
The secret to AloeCure’s “health adjusting” formula is scientifically tested Acemannan, a polysaccharide extracted from Aloe Vera. But not the same aloe vera that mom used to apply to your cuts, scrapes and burns. This is a perfect strain of aloe that is organically grown under very strict conditions. AloeCure is so powerful it begins to benefit your health the instant you take it. It soothes intestinal discomfort and you can avoid the possibility of bone and health damage caused by overuse of digestion drugs. We all know how well aloe works externally on cuts, scrapes and burns. But did you know
SLEEP LIKE A BABY A night without sleep really damages your body. And continued lost sleep can lead to all sorts of health problems. But what you may not realize is the reason why you’re not sleeping. Some call it “Ghost Reflux”. A lowintensity form of acid reflux discomfort that quietly keeps you awake in the background. AloeCure helps digestion so you may find yourself sleeping through the night. CELEBRITY HAIR, SKIN & NAILS Certain antacids may greatly reduce your
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body’s ability to break down and absorb calcium. Aloe delivers calcium as it aids in balancing your stomach acidity. The result? Thicker, healthier looking hair…more youthful looking skin… And nails so strong they may never break again. SAVE YOUR KIDNEY National and local news outlets are reporting Kidney Failure linked to PPI’s. Your Kidney extracts waste from blood, balance body fluids, form urine, and aid in other important functions of the body. Without it your body would be overrun by deadly toxins. Aloe helps your kidney function properly. Studies suggest, if you started taking aloe today; you’d see a big difference in the way you feel. GUARANTEED RESULTS OR DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK Due to the incredible results people are reporting, AloeCure is being sold with an equally incredible guarantee. “We can only offer this incredible guarantee because we are 100% certain this product will work for those who use it,” Says Dr. Leal. Here’s how it works: Take the pill exactly as directed. You must see and feel remarkable improvements in your digestive health, your mental health, in your physical appearance, the amount inflammation you have throughout your body – even in your ability to fall asleep at night! Otherwise, simply return the empty bottles with a short note about how you took the pills and followed the simple instructions and the company will send you...Double your money back! HOW TO GET ALOECURE This is the official nationwide release of the new AloeCure pill in the United States. And so, the company is offering our readers up to 3 FREE bottles with their order. This special give-away is available for readers of this publication only. All you have to do is call TOLL-FREE 1-800-746-2899 1-800-746-1312 and provide the operator with the Free Bottle Approval Code: JC025. The company will do the rest. Important: Due to AloeCure’s recent media exposure, phone lines are often busy. If you call and do not immediately get through, please be patient and call back.
THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
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may have greater hot water usage than one with boys who may shower less frequently. Having an elderly parent residing with you may require running space heaters to keep one bedroom much warmer. When looking for efficiency improvements to make, it helps to realize about 35 percent of annual energy use is from air infiltration (leakage) in the typical house. Inspect window and door weatherstripping and gaps where the wall sill plate rests on the foundation. Another 30 percent is conductive heat loss through walls and the ceiling. Lighting, cooking, water heating, etc., account for the rest. One of the simplest ways to check for air leakage is by observing the trail of smoke from a stick of incense. Move the lighted stick around any place where there could possibly be air leaks. This also works well to find leaky joints in the ductwork. Seal any leaky joints with duct tape or brush on sealing compound. For less than $25, buy an infrared thermometer with laser pointer. Some have a digital readout and others change the light color depending on the wall or ceiling temperature. It is not uncommon to detect cold or hot areas with significant insulation voids that should be filled. Don’t just assume the wall thermostat is
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Check for leaks at joints in the duct work and seal them with a brush-on sealer or heavy-duty duct tape.
accurate. Tape a bulb thermostat next to it on the wall to compare temperatures. Keeping your house just couple degrees warmer than you desire can be costly. It is easy to become accustomed to room temperatures and not realize they are needlessly high or low. KCL Send inquiries to James Dulley, Kansas Country Living, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visit www.dulley.com.
DEAR JIM: I added a thick insulation pad under my carpet so I have to cut one inch off the bottom of my wooden door. What is the best way to saw it so it doesn’t splinter? - Jae S. DEAR JAE: If your house has inexpensive wood doors like mine, they splinter FINN GETTY IMAGES/ JASON
and leave a rough edge. First, plan to cut enough off to leave at least a 1/2-inch gap for an adequate air inlet area when the bath vent fan is running. Using a sharp utility knife, score a deep groove along the cut line. This will keep the veneer edge from getting rough. Carefully saw along the bottom edge of the groove. Sand the edge. KCL
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Visitors to the Geographic Center of the continental United States will find a welcoming community.
Lebanon is in Smith County, which has about 3,700 residents, nearly half living in the county’s largest town of Smith Center. “We have the geographic center and other historical attractions like the Home on the Range cabin and Old Dutch Mill, but the best thing about Smith County is the people that live here. It’s such a friendly atmosphere,” said Donna
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detour while driving from Wichita to central Nebraska because I wanted to see the markers in north central Kansas that commemorate the geographic center of the continental United States and the geodetic center of North America. I wanted to be able to say I’d been to the centers and snap a few photos for proof. What I discovered is that these are more than just roadside stops to stretch your legs; the communities that are home to these markers are worth a dedicated road trip for any Kansan. That goes for the state’s third center, too: the midway point between San Francisco and New York that falls in western Kansas’ Edwards County. If I wasn’t looking for these markers, I would not have discovered LaDow’s Supermarket, Variety Store & Café in Lebanon, population 185. There I had lunch with longtime resident Vinita Buettgenbach and local historian Gladys Kennedy, who turned 100 years old this year and was at the 1941 dedication of the geographic center’s stone monument. Through the years the ladies have had family picnics and attended events at the center, seen a handful of weddings take place there and collected comment cards from visitors from all over the world, including weatherman Al Roker, who reported the weather live in 2015 alongside the marker.
Vinita Buettgenbach and Gladys Kennedy have enjoyed family picnics and witnessed weddings at the geographic center.
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The Smackdab Ride and the Race to the Center Half Marathon are two geographic centerrelated events in Smith County.
Devlin, a Smith Center resident who is leading a committee to stage the county’s first Race to the Center Half Marathon on Sept. 30. Devlin said the event’s mission is two-fold: promote health and wellness among locals and attract visitors. “We want to bring people to Smith County and show off something that nobody else has: the geographic center marker,” she said. “We’ll start at the park in Smith Center and end at the marker, and the 13.1-mile route follows country roads the whole way.” Another geographic center-related event in Smith County that has become annual is the Smackdab Ride in June. The motorcycle ride is held on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice so riders have more than 16 hours to travel 675 miles from the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states to the geographic center of North America in Rugby, North Dakota. The event had 15 finishers the first year, five the second and 86 this year, with riders coming from across Kansas, surrounding states and as far as Texas, Illinois, Minnesota and Wyoming. So load up the family, grab your camera and head out on a road trip to see at least one of Kansas’ centers. Here is what you’ll find at the centers along with suggestions for each destination.
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The midway point between San Francisco and New York falls in western Kansas’ Edwards County.
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SEPT. 1-2 SRCA Races, Great Bend. NHRA
Summit Points Race #7. SRCA Dragstrip, 9951 B-29 Way, 620-792-5078, srcadragstrip.com. SEPT. 1-3 Little Balkans Days, Pittsburg. Enjoy great events, activities, entertainment and vendors. Lincoln Park, 813 Memorial Dr., 620-249-2072, littlebalkansfestival.com. SEPT. 1-4 Watermelon Festival, Clyde. Parade, family activities, food and vendors. 785-243-4303, cloudcountytourism.com. SEPT. 1-24 “Beauty and the Beast,” Salina. Performances Friday through Sunday. Salina Community Theatre, 303 E. Iron, 785-827-3033, salinatheatre.com. SEPT. 2 Cowley County Kids’ Day Car & Bike Show, Winfield. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Island Park. Bands, food, games, drawings, bounce house, face painting, field day games and activities. 300 Main St., 620-441-3547 or 620-705-1405, winfieldks.org. SEPT. 2-4 Quilt Display and Barn Dance, Strong City. View a wide selection of quilts in the historic limestone barn, quilting demonstrations, and National Park Service rangers presenting the origins of quilting, designs and techniques. 2480 B Kansas Highway 177, 620-273-8494, nps.gov/tapr. SEPT. 2-NOV. 5 In Toon Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Burden. Giant corn maze, pumpkin patch and hayrides. Call ahead for help in planning your group outing or party. 16401 112th Rd., 316-302-4393, intooncornmaze.com. SEPT. 3 Boot Hill 70th Anniversary, Dodge City. A day of activities including banquet, church service and Sunday picnic. boothill.org. SEPT. 3 Labor Day Celebration, Phillipsburg. From 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. radio airplanes, sand volleyball, food, car show, museum tours, pedal pull, Prairie Duster Drill Team performance and live concerts. hansenmuseum.org. SEPT. 4 Labor Day Celebration, Natoma. Heritage Seekers pancake breakfast, museum open house, car show, games, noon cookout, 2 p.m. parade, free evening barbecue and music. Paradise Creek Valley, off K-18 Highway, visit Natoma Facebook page. SEPT. 7 Author Tom Clavin, Dodge City. Clavin, speaks about his 2017 bestseller “Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and the Wickedest Town in the American West,” at 7 p.m. Dodge City Public Library.
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SEPT. 8-10 Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Ottawa. This year is the “Gathering of the Orange” National Allis Chalmers Show and we're giving away an Allis Chalmers, Model B tractor, a pedal tractor and a 1/16 scale tractor. Forst Park, 302 N. Locust, powerofthepast.net, Facebook.com/POPAETA. SEPT. 8-10 Annual Wildflower Weekend, Concordia. Kansas Native Plant Society, kansasnativeplantsociety.org. SEPT. 9 Art Walk, Norton. Featuring local artists and live music performers throughout the evening. 785-877-0810. SEPT. 9 Fall Festival, Perry. Car show, food, craft vendors, garden tractor pull, activities for kids including bounce houses, train and pony rides. perrypride.org. SEPT. 9 Sunflower Piecemakers Quilt Show, Ottawa. View 200-plus quilts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a live auction of miniature quilts at 3:30 p.m. Event held at the Goppert Building. 705 W. 15th St. SEPT. 9 Vintage on the Bricks, Ellis. A fun day of shopping vintage vendors and foods on the brick streets of downtown. 785-726-2660, facebook.com/getellis. SEPT. 9 A Wild Affair, Garden City. Live music and auction while local restaurants and caterers provide a taste of Southwest Kansas. Must be 21. 312 E. Finnup Dr., 620-276-6243, leerichardsonzoo.org. SEPT. 9 Kobi’s 25th Bike Show, Bonner Springs. Bring your motorcycle for the live music, silent auction, prizes/giveaways, vendors, food and much more. 113 Oak St., 913-422-5657, kobisbar.com. SEPT. 9 Pontiac Races, Great Bend. 28th Annual Pontiac Uprising Race and Car Show. SRCA Dragstrip, 9951 B-29 Way, 620-792-5078, srcadragstrip.com. SEPT. 9 Together as a Community We Stand Parade, Great Bend. Come out and show your appreciation and support local law-enforcement fire and EMS and military. Downtown Great Bend, Main St. SEPT. 9 Turkey Creek Car and Motorcycle Show, Merriam. Head out for a day packed full of cars, trucks and motorcycles beginning at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) and food and music in downtown. 5740 Merriam Dr., 913-322-5550, merriam.org/park. SEPT. 10 3D Archery Tournament, Webber. Men’s, women’s and youth divisions. 2446 250 Rd., 785-753-4971, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/ Locations/Lovewell.
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SEPT. 10 Wheels and Dreams Car, Truck and Bike Show, Shawnee. Show off that classic hot rod or even a brand new, tricked out car or motorcycle. 11110 Johnson Dr., 913-631-6545, cityofshawnee.org. SEPT. 11-15 High Voltage Safety Demo at the Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson. Join Kansas electric cooperatives and the Touchstone Energy cooperatives of Kansas at the Kansas State Fair for a free high voltage line safety demonstration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ad Astra Building next to the Oz Gallery. SEPT. 12 Mini Music Fest, Winfield. Continuous bluegrass music all day. Free to the public. 700 Gary St., Ste. A-B, 620-221-2161, winfieldarts.com. SEPT. 12 Hamburger Feed and Music Crawl, Winfield. Join us the before the Walnut Valley Festival for a hamburger feed and live music at downtown businesses. Bring a lawn chair and have a listen. Downtown, 123 E. 9th Ave., 620-221-2420. SEPT. 13-17 Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield. The internationally well-known bluegrass and acoustic music festival is known as much for its culture as for its outstanding music. Six stages of entertainment. 1105 W. 9th Ave., 620-221-3250, https://wvfest.com. SEPT. 14 Back to the Future, Concordia. Free movie starts at 7 p.m. Concessions available. The Broadway Plaza, 606 Washington St., 785-243-2010, broadwayplazaconcordia.com. SEPT. 14-17 Fall Festival, Clearwater. Clearwater lives up to its “Happy Trails” theme with a parade, story-telling, cowboy poets and historical re-enactors. clearwaterfallfestival.com. SEPT. 15-17 Annual US Hwy. 36 Treasure Hunt. More than 400 miles of garage sales. Take a drive down U.S. Hwy. 36 and find one-of-a-kind items. ushwy36.com. SEPT. 15-17 Kansas State Trike, Garnett. Memorial ride, cookout, ice cream run, trike show, event run, dinner and state meeting, breakfast, worship. Community Building, North Lake Park. SEPT. 16 Butterfly Festival, Great Bend. From making milkweed seed bombs to tagging monarch butterflies, kids and adults will find plenty to do during this free event. Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K-156 Hwy., 877-243-9268, wetlands.fhsu.edu. SEPT. 16 Cruise Night, Goodland. Old school, hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars, 4x4, jeeps, motorcycles, scooters. Enjoy a fun run in the park, drawings and a cook
out. 201 W. 13th, 785-890-3011, cityofgoodland.org/index. php/departments/recreation/parks. SEPT. 16 Fall Fest 2017, Garden City. Features the Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest food court, arts and crafts vendors, the NasDuck 500 race, buck-a-duck races and entertainment. 413 N. Main St., 620-276-0891, downtowngc.com. SEPT. 16 Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship Event, Dodge City. Satisfy your need for speed and cheer on your favorite driver. DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks. 11322 110 Rd., 620-225-3277, dodgecityraceway.com. SEPT. 16 Arts & Crafts Fair and Fall Festival, Shawnee. Shop more than 100 vendor booths featuring handmade goods. Special activities for children. 11501 W. 57th, 913-248-2360, shawneetown.org. SEPT. 16 Gala of the Royal Horses: Carousel of Dreams, Salina. Tony’s Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway, 785-826-7200, bicentennialcenter.com. SEPT. 16 Webster State Park Car Show, Stockton. Register to show a vehicle. Call 785-425-8430 or 785-425-8432 for additional information. 1140 10 Rd., 785-425-6775, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/ Locations/Webster. SEPT. 16 Cattle Drive, Caldwell. A cattle drive along the original Chisholm Trail sets out Sept. 12 from Pond Creek, Oklahoma, with a stop near Caldwell. Visit the cow camps at designated times. caldwellkansas.com. SEPT. 16 Chamber and Main Street’s Cruise Night, Phillipsburg. Show and Shine 6 to 7 p.m.; cruise 7 to 9 p.m. phillipsburgchamberandmainstreet.com. SEPT. 16 Doll Show and Sale, Dodge City. Hosted by the Dodge City Dollies from noon to 4 p.m. at Manor of the Plains, Activity Room, south doors. 200 Campus Dr., 620-227-3950. SEPT. 16 Galesburg Days Celebration, Galesburg. Draft horse pull, bean bag tournament, silent auction, kids games, parade, pulled pork supper, and fireworks. On Facebook search for Galesburg Days. SEPT. 17 Archaeology of Ellis County, local dig sites, Hays. Presented by archaeologist Bob Hoard at 2 p.m. at Fort Hays State Historic Site. 785-625-6812. SEPT. 17 Tango Buenos Aires: Spirit of Argentina, Lawrence. One of Argentina’s great cultural exports, known as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the Tango. 1600 Steward Dr., 785 864 2787, lied.ku.edu. SEPT. 19 Trout Fishing in America, Concordia. Celebrating the Brown Grand Theatre’s 110th birthday at 7 p.m. Brown Grand Theatre, 310 W. 6 St. 785-243-4303, browngrand.org. SEPT. 20 Shawnee Swingers Square Dance Club, Tecumseh. Learn to square dance. Fall session is 18 weeks on Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. Croco Square, 6115 SE Highway 40, 785-817-3071. SEPT. 21-OCT. 1 Godspell, Hutchinson. A loose retelling of the Gospel story, Godspell is infused with Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love. Stage 9, 9 S. Main, 316-350-7529, stage9hutch.com. SEPT. 22-23 Old Settlers’ Day, Smith Center. Parade, free barbecue, activities for all ages, inflatables, beer garden. Night with Paramount and D.J. Bridwell playing. 785-282-3895, smithcenterks.com. SEPT. 22-23 Jammin’ in JC Blues & BBQ Festival, Junction City. Music will fill the air bringing Texas Style Blues and BBQ contest together. Bring lawn chairs. 6th and Washington St., 785-238-8069, jammininjc.com. SEPT. 22-23 Great Grillers Blues and BBQ Contest, Shawnee. Some of the best barbecue in the Midwest and activities to enjoy. 11501 W. 57th, 913-6315200, shawneegreatgrillers.com.
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Shootout, Great Bend. Motocross riders from all over the country will converge to compete for huge cash prizes. Barton County Expo Complex, 455 W. Barton County Rd., 620-617-2595, gbmxpark.com. SEPT. 23 Chamber and Main Street Dance, Phillipsburg. From 9 p.m. to midnight with Tomorrow Weinman the D.J. phillipsburgchamberandmainstreet.com. SEPT. 23 Cornstock Concert on the Hill with Easton Corbin, Casey Donahew & BlackHawk, Garnett. Listen to some of country music’s biggest stars. Enjoy the music, food court and a cornhole tournament from 5 to 10:30 p.m. 785-448-6767, North Lake Rd., cornstock.net. SEPT. 23 Fall Apple Day Festival, Fort Riley. Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard, equipment displays, games, food, historically garbed volunteers and apple pies made from Libby Custer’s own recipe. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Artillery Parade Field, Main Post-Fort Riley, 785-239-2737, riley.army.mil/Recreation. SEPT. 23 City-Wide Fall Garage Sales, Lincoln. Beginning at 8 a.m. Lcoc137@sbcglobal.net, Facebook, livelincolncounty.com. SEPT. 23 Fall Fest, Concordia. Parade, family activities, food, crafts and entertainment. Downtown, 785-243-4303, concordiakansaschamber.com. SEPT. 23 Flatlander Fall Classic Stock Car Races, Goodland. Dare to watch dirt track racing at Sherman County Speedway. 417 N. Main St., 785-3998041, shermancountyspeedway.com. SEPT. 23 Lantern Festival, El Dorado. Thousands of revelers with lanterns make an unforgettable spectacle, not to mention the music, dancing and s’mores. 430 N. Main, 316-321-9100, 360ElDorado.com.
SEPT. 23 Night Sky Program, Strong City. Learn about the Milky Way Galaxy, constellation and cultures. View planets and stars using large telescopes. 2480 B Kansas Highway 177, 620-273-8494, nps.gov/tapr. SEPT. 23-24 Fall Festival and Swap Meet, Meriden. Enjoy sorghum, apple butter and cider making, sawmilling, flea market, stock garden tractor pull both days and live music Saturday night. Admission $3. 785-633-9706, meridenthreshers.org. SEPT. 23-24, SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 Ciderfest, Louisburg. Local vendors and food booths, local musicians providing live music. Louisburg Cider Mill, 14730 K68 Highway, 913-837-5202, louisburgcidermill.com. SEPT. 26 Dark Star Orchestra, Salina. Performance. Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, 785-8271998, stiefeltheatre.org. SEPT. 28 Senior Expo, Wichita. Valuable information for senior and caregivers, health screenings, recreational information, new opportunities and sales that interest adults 55-plus. cpaaa.org. SEPT. 28-30 Free Fair, Kincaid. Take a ride on carnival rides, view a parade, enjoy hamburgers and fries, plus so much more from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 100 N. Commercial St., 785-204-1545, kincaidfair.com. SEPT. 29-30 SRCA Races, Great Bend. Test and Tune and Gamblers Race, NHRA Summit Points Race #10. SRCA Dragstrip, 9951 B-29 Way, 620-792-5078, srcadragstrip.com. SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 Rod Run and Oktoberfest, Hutchinson. Hundreds of cars, trucks and bikes line main street. Friday night cruise, Saturday BBQ cook-off, burnout contest and live bands. 125 East B, City Hall, 620-727-3582, downtownhutchinson.com.
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SEPT. 29-OCT. 28 Kansas Maze, Buhler. Beautifully designed 4 1/2-acre corn maze to tour day or night. Festive atmosphere with concessions, 24’ bridge, kids courtyard and pumpkin patch. Open weekends. 13209 E. 82nd Ave., 620-543-3073, kansasmaze.com. SEPT. 30 Breakfast Awaits You, Lincoln. Fly in for breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lincoln Municipal Airport, Lcoc137@sbcglobal.net. SEPT. 30 Community Chamber Orchestra’s 20 Years, Clay Center. A new mix of youth and adult musicians, joined by singer/songwriter Elizabeth Anne Mall. Bring a blanket or folding chairs. Clay County Courthouse lawn, 785-926-4725. SEPT. 30 Bee Fest, Newton. Watch hive inspections and swarm demonstration. Registration fee includes lunch, snacks, beverages. St. Mary’s School, 101 E. 9th St., greatplainsbeekeepers.org. SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 Pheasants Forever Hunter Education, Lincoln. A two-day class begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. 785-524-6037. SEPT. 30 Piano Concert, Phillipsburg. Huck Boyd Community Center presents a piano concert performed by Marj Kramer at 2 p.m. 785-543-5535. SEPT. 30 Race to the Center Half Marathon, Smith Center. Begins north of Smith Center, following country roads to the Geographical Center park just north of Lebanon. Online pre-registration recommended. North of Smith Center, raceentry.com/race-reviews/race-tothe-center, Facebook.com/smithcenterrunningclub. SEPT. 30 Piotique Festival, Morganville. Free outdoor concert on the lawn of the Clay County Courthouse’s west side. 454 23rd Rd., 785-926-4725, claycountykansas.org.
Salina. Smoky Hill Museum, 211 W. Iron, 785-309-5776, smokyhillmuseum.org.
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OCT. 1 Symphonic Exploration, Salina
Symphony, Salina. Performance. Steifel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, 785-827-1998, salinasymphony.org. OCT. 5-6 BarnFest’17, Concordia and Cloud County. Sponsored by Kansas Barn Alliance. 785-2434303, cloudcountytourism.com. OCT. 5-7 Fall Nationals, Hays. More than 200 national, regional, state and local champions compete. RPM Speedway, I-70, Exit 157. Nex Tech Track Phone 785-639-RACE. Facebook at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway Hays, rpmspeedway.net. OCT. 6 Authors on the Porch, Emporia. The 2017 William Allen White Children’s Book Awards winners will be available to visit and to sign books on the porch of Red Rocks. 927 Exchange. OCT. 6 Mountain Man Rendezvous, Canton. Enjoy the history and demonstrations of pre-1840s life on our prairie. Forty-five minute tours of the bison and prairie are given daily 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Reservations suggested for larger groups. 620-628-4455, friendsofmaxwell@yahoo.com. OCT. 6-7 Bricks, Broncs and BBQ, Russell. Join us for music, rodeo, bingo, and pie sale. 507 N. Main, 785-483-2897, russellmainstreet.com. OCT. 7 Art in the Park, Winfield. Features more than 100 juried artists, a variety of food booths, entertainment and children’s activities. 200 N. Main St., 620-221-2161, winfieldarts.com.
OCT. 7 Chisholm Trail Day, Abilene. The festival includes live entertainment, historical presentations, folk craft demonstrations and an antique farm show. 412 S. Campbell, 785-263-2681, heritagecenterdk.com. OCT. 7 Columbus Day Festival, Columbus. Something for all ages – children’s corner, petting zoo, car show, craft fair, food, entertainment. 100 E. Maple, 620429-1492, columbus-kansas.com/chamber. OCT. 7 Fabric Dyeing, Strong City. Learn to dye fabrics and wool using wildflowers, plants and insects. Wool spinning demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with examples of crocheting and tatting. 2480 B Kansas Highway 177, 620-273-8494, nps.gov/tapr. OCT. 7 Fall Into the Holidaze Craft and Antique Show, Winfield. Featuring quality craft and antique vendors, door prizes, activities and food. Winfield Fairgrounds. 1105 W. 9th Ave., 620-218-2395. OCT. 7 F&E Auto Collectors Auction, Great Bend. Classics, muscle cars, antiques, hot rods, motorcycles, automobilia/petroliana collectibles. Expo Complex, 455 W. Barton County Rd. OCT. 7 Festa Italiana, Frontenac. Festa celebrates our heritage with a variety of ethnic foods and activities. 1 Raider Dr., E. McKay, 620-249-5914, frontenacedfoundation.org. OCT. 7 Fun Day, Glasco. Entertainment for all ages. City Park and Main Street. 785-243-4303, cloudcountytourism.com. OCT. 7 Hot and Cold Big Rig Truck Show, Pratt. Promoting the trucking industry and showing our appreciation for their services. Trucks and vendors educate and entertain. 1630 E. 1st St., 620-672-5686, swtp.com. OCT. 7 Hunt for Red Rocktober, Hutchinson. Fun excursion into the mine to select unique and colorful salt rocks for your personal collection. 3650 E. Ave. G, 620-662-1425, underkansas.org. OCT. 7 Junker’s Jamboree Flea Market, Bonner Springs. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. find hidden treasure within others’ “junk.” Truly a shopping experience like you’ve never experienced. 126 Cedar St., 913-200-2231. OCT. 7 Rosewood Rodeo, Great Bend. Free family fun. Great Bend Expo Complex, 455 W. Barton County Rd., 620-793-3755. OCT. 7 Rush the Rails, Osawatomie. Ride or Run the 96-mile course ending in Council Grove. 1332 6th St., 620-757-3264, kanzatrails.org/flint-hills-nature-trail. OCT. 7 Soup Dinner, Junction City. St. Paul’s Lutheran invites you to sample a selection of soups and bake sale goodies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Active duty military and their families are invited to eat free. 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., 785-482-3213. OCT. 7 William Allen White Children’s Book Awards, Emporia. Autographing sessions, fun activities for kids, a parade around campus, and a ceremony awarding the 2017 White Children’s Book Awards will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Emporia State Memorial Union, emporia.edu/libsv/ wawbookaward/celebration.html. OCT. 7 William Allen White Legacy Day, Emporia. Sundance award-winning director, Kevin Willmott and producer Scott Richardson will screen a sneak preview of the new documentary on William Allen White. Emporia State Memorial Union, 620-342-2800, kshs.redrocks@ks.gov. OCT. 7-8 Frederic Remington Festival, Whitewater. Festivities include a 5K run/walk, art show, parade, kids’ events, car show, archery training, 80s concert, truck and antique tractor pull. 316-799-2362.
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simplicity of nature and have loads of fun along the way with pumpkin picking, jumping pillow and hayrack rides. 9315 194th Dr., 620-402-6781, thefarmatquailvalley.com. OCT. 8-9 48 Hours of 4-H Community Service, Statewide. The weekend after National 4-H Week is the perfect opportunity to setup a service project. 785532-5800, kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferencesevents/48-hours-of-4-h. OCT. 13-14 SRCA Races, Great Bend. NHRA Summit Points Race #9 -NRA Kind of the Track. Dragstrip 9951 B-29 Way, 620-792-5078, srcadragstrip.com. OCT. 12-14 3i SHOW, Dodge City. An agricultural showcase drawing thousands of crop and livestock producers from across the High Plains. Western State Bank Expo Center, 877-405-2883 or 620-227-8082, follow 3i SHOW Facebook, Twitter and Google+ pages, 3ishow.com. OCT. 13-14 Svensk Hyllningsfest, Lindsborg. The townspeople don their Swedish costumes and perform traditional Swedish dances. Food, arts and crafts and musical entertainment with a huge smorgasbord on Friday night. 100 block of N. and S. Main St., 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. OCT. 14 Twinkies Festival, Emporia. The day will kick off with a 5K race. Other activities include a box car derby for children, a Twinkie eating contest and a Twinkie baking contest. 1632 Industrial Rd. OCT. 14 Ghost Hunt at the Eldridge Hotel, Lawrence. Experience the paranormal, a ghost hunt, meet-and-greet and Paranormal Mayhem in Lawrence. ghosttoursofkansas.com, 785-851-0856. OCT. 14 Monster Myths by Moonlight, Junction City. Explore our nature trail by moonlight on a hayrack. Learn the truth about spiders, snakes, bats, owls and other Halloween monsters. Come in costumes if you like, we’ll be in ours. Milford State Park, 3512 State Park Rd., 785-238-5323, ksoutdoors.com. OCT. 14 Coronado Heights Run: 15K/5K/2 mile walk, Lindsborg. The 15K follows a flat, scenic country-road course with Coronado Heights hill (1 mile running distance up a circular, rugged road) at the heart of the race, this is a demanding course. 4200 W. Coronado Heights Rd., 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. OCT. 14 Stone Fence Restoration Workshop, Alma. Learn the nine essential elements for stone fence building and repair. Applications available from Wabaunsee Co. Economic Development. Lake Wabaunsee, 785-7654655, wabaunsee.com, ksbyways.org. OCT. 14 Taste and Talents Tour, Garnett. Tour each unique destination where you will find works of art, photography, musicians, bands, dancers, and authors. Ticket required. 131 W. 5th Ave., 785-448-6767, garnettchamber.org. OCT. 14 Tour de Salt Bike Ride, Hutchinson. Unique opportunity to bicycle over salty terrain in an active salt mine 650 feet under the Kansas prairie. 3650 E. Ave. G, 620-662-1425, underkansas.org. OCT. 14-15 Antique Engine and Steam Show, Salina. Yesteryear Museum, 1100 W. Diamond Dr., 785-825-8473, yesteryearmusuem.com. OCT. 14-15 Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival, Garnett. Two days of activities, such as laps around a historic race track, a car show, and autocross. 600 N. Lake Rd., 785-448-5534, simplygarnett.com or lggpr.org. OCT. 15 Craft Series: Cold Press Soap Making, Great Bend. Create homemade soap. Adults only. Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K-156 Highway, 877-243-9268, wetlands.fhsu.edu. OCT. 15 Falun Classic 34-Mile Bike Ride, Lindsborg. This bike ride travels the beautiful Smoky
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Valley. Swensson Park, 400 block of N. Main St. 104 E. Lincoln St., 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. OCT. 20-21 Blues Masters at the Crossroads, Salina. Blue Heaven Studios, 201 S. Eighth St., 785825-8609, blueheavenstudios.com. OCT. 21 Boo at the Zoo, Garden City. A fun and safe trick-or-treat experience from 4 to 9 p.m. 312 E. Finnup Dr., 620-276-6243, leerichardsonzoo.org. OCT. 21 Healing Hearts Rodeo, Great Bend. Ranch games, horse rides, face painting, jump houses. Fun for every age. Expo Complex, 455 W., Barton County Rd., 620-792-5173, healingheartsranch.com. OCT. 21 Prairie Harvest Festival, Strong City. Living history characters prepare for winter by preserving food and making cider. Hear live music, take a wagon ride and kids may carve a pumpkin. 2480 B Kansas Highway 177, 620-273-8494, nps.gov/tapr. OCT. 21-22 Vintage Motorcycle Show at The Volland Store, Alma. Eight miles southwest of Alma. 24098 Volland Rd., 620-271-2953, thevollandstore.com. OCT. 21 Celebrate the Book Festival, Garnett. . Garnett Public Library, 125 W. 4th St. OCT. 21-22 Republican Valley Pioneer Festival, Clay Center. Starting at 10 a.m., pioneers, Native Americans and buffalo soldiers tell their stories. Clay County Fairgrounds, 12th and Bridge, 785-632-3786, ccmuseum@twinvalley.net. OCT. 26 Heller Halloween Festival, Norton. Children’s Parade ends at the fire station where the firemen serve a hot dog roast for kids and parents. Downtown, 785-877-2501. OCT. 27-28 SRCA Races, Great Bend. Test and Tune & Gamblers Race, NHRA Summit Points Race #10. SRCA Dragstrip 9951 B-29 Way, 620-792-5078, srcadragstrip.com. OCT. 28 Boo at the Zoo, Hutchinson. Trick-ortreat in a safe environment. 6 Emerson Loop E., 620-6942693, hutchgov.com/817/Hutchinson-Zoo. OCT. 28 Downtown Chili and Soup Festival, Hutchinson. Taste the chili and soup then cast your vote for your favorite. Enjoy the music, entertainment and shopping. Main St. from Ave. C to Sixth Ave., 620-6942677, downtownhutchinson.com. OCT. 28 Zoo Boo, Great Bend. Bring the family for safe trick-or-treating fun. Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, 2123 Main St., 620-793-4111, greatbendks.net. OCT. 28 Ham and Bean Feed, Wakarusa. Cooked outdoors in antique iron kettles from an old family recipe and may be purchased. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wakarusa Presbyterian Church, 935 S.W. Coker Rd., 785-249-3343. OCT. 28 Prairie Spirit Trail Fall Classic and Kansas Trails-to-Trails 100-Mile Race, Ottawa to Garnett to Iola. Begins at 6 a.m. Take part in a run through numerous quaint little towns. Pre- and postrace pasta. ultraextravaganza.com. OCT. 31 Children’s Haunted House, Garnett. Free hot dogs and treats hosted by Friends of the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Santa Fe Depot. OCT. 31 Light the Night/Trunk-or-Treat, Garnett. Hosted by First Christian Church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit decorated trunks in the church parking lot. Free refreshments and treats. First Christian Church.
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NOV. 3 Comedian Kathleen Madigan, Salina. Performance. Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, 785-8271998, stiefeltheatre.org. NOV. 3-4 Holiday Open House, Garnett. Samples, drawings and in-store specials hosted by Garnett area businesses. 785-448-6767 .
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NOV. 4 St. Rose Craft Show and Bierock Sale, Garnett. View crafts and eat bierocks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Rose School Auditorium. 785-448-3168. NOV. 4 Special Olympics Benefit Fishing Tournament, Lawrence. The tournament event and launch is at Boat Ramp #2 near the Clinton Marina. 798 N 1415 Rd., 785-424-0830, kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/StateParks/Locations/Clinton. NOV. 4-25 Explore GB Month, Great Bend. Themed events on Saturdays. Shop, save and win $1,000. Participating stores, 620-793-4111, greatbendks.net. NOV. 5 Disney in Concert: A Dream is a Wish, Salina. Salina Youth Symphony performance. Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, 785-827-1998, stiefeltheatre.org. NOV. 5 Holiday Craft Fair, Lincoln. Lincoln Business Women’s Club will hold this annual event at from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lincoln Grade School, 785-524-4075 or 785-531-2157. NOV. 10 Pheasants Forever Annual Meeting, Auction, Lincoln. Buy memorabilia beginning at 5:30 p.m. Vesper Community Center, Lcoc137@sbcglobal.net. NOV. 11 Holiday Open House, Lindsborg. Many of the town’s windows will be decorated by artists. 104 E. Lincoln St., 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. NOV. 11 Arts and Craft Fairs, Norton. Three fairs fill four buildings. Vendors and spenders come from a four-state area to participate in this popular event. 785-877-2501. NOV. 11 UMW Holiday Shop, Rose Hill. Holiday shopping, craft vendor, Granny’s Attic, U-pick cookies, breakfast and lunch. Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19951 S.W. Butler Rd., 316-776-2212.
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Continued from page 16 NOV. 11 Veterans Day Parade, Norton. The largest parade in northwest Kansas honoring those who have served. Visit Veteran Memorial Park on Highway 36 where a brick walkway of county veteran’s names and memorial stands. NOV. 17-19, 24-26, DEC. 1-3, 8-10 “Annie,” Salina. Performance. Salina Community Theatre, 303 E. Iron, 785-827-3033, salinatheatre.com. NOV. 16-DEC. 3 Almost, Maine, Hutchinson. Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. Stage 9, 9 S. Main, 316350-PLAY (7529), stage9hutch.com. NOV. 18 Christmas Festival and Parade of Lights, Salina. Historic Downtown, 120 W. Ash, 785825-0535, salinadowntown.org. NOV. 18 Downtown Christmas Parade, Hutchinson. The perfect event to usher in the Holiday Season. Main St., Ave. B to 11th, 620-665-5758, downtownhutchinson.com. NOV. 18 Heart Land Toy Show, Salina. 4-H Building, 900 Greeley, 785-201-7814, Facebook. NOV. 18 See ‘N Sell Craft Show, Salina. Tony’s Pizza Event Center, 800 The Midway, 785-826-7200, bicentennialcenter.com. NOV. 19-DEC. 30 Isle of Lights, Winfield. Extraordinary Christmas-light display with new displays added yearly. Horse and carriage rides available Fridays and Saturdays. Island Park, 300 Main St., 620-229-3955. NOV. 22-DEC. 31 Chautauqua Isle of Lights, Beloit. This Christmas display showcases thousands of lights with more than 240 displays. Sun.-Thurs. 6 to 9 p.m.; Fri./Sat. 6 to 10 p.m. Chautauqua Park, 301 Chautauqua Dr., 785-738-0341, mitchellcountykstourism.com/beloitparks.html. NOV. 24 Winter Wonderland, Hutchinson. Bring the kids and your camera to take photos in the many vignettes of Christmas magic. 6709 W. Highway 61, 620662-0559, stutzmans.com. NOV. 25 Cookie Contest, Great Bend. Sample cookies from 16 participating business locations and vote for the best. 620-793-4111, greatbendks.net. NOV. 25 Christmas Parade and Lighting, Garnett. Join the festivities to celebrate the holiday spirit in Town Square. 785-448-6767. NOV. 25 Home for the Holidays Festival and Parade, Great Bend. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Mayor’s tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. Parade festivities include living nativity portraits, visits from Santa, horse wagon rides, train rides, and free hot dogs. Downtown Great Bend and Jack Kilby Square, 1400 Main St., 620-793-4111, greatbendks.net. NOV. 25 Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Ranch, Strong City. Experience Spring Hill Ranch at the height of the holiday season with a good oldfashioned Christmas party in the house. 2480 B Kansas Highway. 177, 620-273-8494, nps.gov/tapr. NOV. 25 Small Business Saturday, Lindsborg. Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Lindsborg with a
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horse and carriage, royal blue balloons, small receptions at participating stores and a gift card drawing. 104 E. Lincoln St., 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. NOV. 25-JAN. 1 Trail of Lights Begins, Great Bend. Animated lights wind through the community starting at Brit Spaugh Park to Veterans Memorial Park (17th and McKinnley St.) for the 12 Days of Christmas. (85 S. Highway 281). 2123 Main St., 620-793-4111. NOV. 25 Small Business Saturday, Great Bend. Visit retailers to participate in unique activities and register to win a $1,000 shopping spree. Participating Retail Stores, 620-793-4111, greatbendks.net. NOV. 30 Home Free-A Country Christmas, Salina. Performance. Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, 785-827-1998, stiefeltheatre.org.
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DEC. 1 Evening Aglow, Hutchinson. Evening Aglow is dedicated to musical praise as we celebrate the birth of Christ. 620-662-0559 or 800-279-4505 6709 W. Hwy. 61, 620-662-0559, stutzmans.com. DEC. 1-22 Santas Around the World Exhibit, Great Bend. View 23 life-sized Santas on display, each Santa showcasing traditions from around the world. Santa Claus will meet with children during regular hours of the exhibit. Thursdays and Fridays: 4 -6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 1 -6 p.m. 1223 Main St., 620-796-2242. DEC. 1-24 Hometown Rewards Promotion, Great Bend. Earn money while supporting local stores. 620-793-4111, greatbendks.net. DEC. 2 Artists’ Studio Christmas Open House, Lindsborg. Experience first-hand local artists in their studios and visit local art galleries and museums. 212 South Main, 785-227-2217, lesterraymer.org. DEC. 2 Christmas at the Old Mill, Lindsborg. Enjoy music and activities sure to recall the flavor of Christmas past. 120 E. Mill St., 888-227-2227, oldmillmuseum.org. DEC. 2 Holiday Open House, Great Bend. Kids decorate gingerbread houses and make bird feeders while adults peruse specials in the gift shop. Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 N.E. K-156 Hwy., 877-243-9268, wetlands.fhsu.edu. DEC. 2 Robinson’s Christmas Craft Show, Hutchinson. Hutchinson’s largest craft fair with more than 100 vendors. 2000 N Poplar, 620-665-7049, kansasstatefair.com. DEC. 2 Spring Hill Ranch Candlelight Tours, Strong City. Step back to the 1880s as ghosted scenes and vignettes tell the story of ranch life. 2480 B Kansas Highway 177, 620-273-8494, nps.gov/tapr. DEC. 2 Colony Christmas Parade, Garnett. Enjoy a delicious chili/soup supper from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and then take in a wonderful parade at 6:30 p.m. DEC. 2 Polar Express and Follow the Star Craft Fair, Ellis. Enjoy lighted displays all along the miniature train tracks, a visit with Santa, and goodies with Mrs. Claus and the elves. Plus Christmas shopping. 10th and Cottonwood 785-726-2660, facebook.com/getellis. DEC. 7-10 “Authors Anonymous,” Garnett. Take time out of your day to come see a play presented by the Chamber Players Community Theatre. chamberplayerstheatre.org. DEC. 9-10 Journey to Bethlehem, Jetmore. Experience the very first Christmas on a journey through first century Bethlehem. Meet the Wiseman, census taker, tax collector, inn keepers, shepherds and angels. Jetmore United Methodist Church, 205 E. Hwy. St., 620- 357-6237. DEC. 9 Christmas Celebration, Westphalia. Parade on Main Street, soup supper and horse-drawn wagon rides beginning at 4 p.m. Downtown.
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DEC. 16 Post Rock Country Christmas, Lincoln. Beginning at 1 p.m., shop local, enjoy a free movie, get delicious food and visit with Santa. Lcoc137@sbcglobal. net. Finch Theatre, 122 East Lincoln Ave. DEC. 3 Holiday Homes Tour, Garnett. Presented by the Friends of the Library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Three homes, a church with program and the library with entertainment and refreshments. 785-448-3388, simplygarnett.com. DEC. 5 Nutcracker, Pittsburg. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker features over-the-top production values and world-class Russian artists. 1711 South Homer, 800-320-1733. DEC. 5 Snowflake Parade and Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, Lindsborg. Don’t just watch the parade, plan to be in it. Show off your Ugly Christmas Sweater for a chance to win $50. 104 E. Lincoln St., 888227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. DEC. 8-10 Prairie Nutcracker, Hutchinson. A uniquely Kansas adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. Performances 7:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. and 3 p.m., Sun. 18 E. 1st, 620-663-2649, prairienutcracker.com. DEC. 9 Old Fashioned Christmas, Lindsborg. Return to the rich traditions of the past and enjoy a time of family fun. 120 E. Mill St., 888-227-2227, oldmillmuseum.org. DEC. 9 St. Lucia Day, Lindsborg. A favorite Swedish holiday tradition is the St. Lucia Festival celebrating the figure who is the emblem of light on a long winter day. Live holiday music downtown and the annual St. Lucia will be crowned. 104 E. Lincoln St., 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. DEC. 9 Lighted Christmas Parade, Winfield. The best lighted Christmas parade in South Central Kansas held at 6:30 p.m. Parade runs from 17th to 10th avenues on Main street. 601 Main St., 620-221-2420. DEC. 10 Craft Series: Christmas Jewelry, Great Bend. Use simple jewelry making skills to make jewelry. Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 N.E. K-156 Hwy., 877-243-9268, wetlands.fhsu.edu. DEC. 10 Ghosts of Christmas Past, Great Bend. Revisit the joys of winter holidays through the years at this annual open house. Admission is free. Barton County Historical Society, 85 US Hwy. 281, 620-793-5125. DEC. 10 Jultide Concert, Lindsborg. The concert begins at 4 p.m. in Presser Hall. Free will offering accepted. 104 E. Lincoln St., 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. DEC. 16 Christmas Festival, Salina Symphony, Salina. Performance. Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, 875-827-1998, salinasymphony.org. DEC. 16 Postrock Country Christmas, Lincoln. Begins at 1 p.m. Shop local, free movie, great food, visit with Santa.. lcoc137@sbcglobal.net. DEC. 18 Cheyenne Bottoms Christmas Bird Count, Great Bend. Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 N.E. K-156 Hwy., 877-243-9268, wetlands. fhsu.edu. DEC. 23 Hyde Park Luminaries, Hutchinson. The city will be aglow with several thousand Christmas luminaries. Hay rack rides, carolers and Santa. Main to Monroe and 18th to 23rd, 620-694-9310. DEC. 25 Annandag Jul, Lindsborg. Annandag Jul. means literally “another day of Christmas” an official part of the Christmas holiday in Sweden. Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main, 888-227-2227, visitlindsborg.com. DEC. 31 Noon Year’s Eve, Salina. Tony’s Pizza Event Center, 800 The Midway, 785-826-7200, bicentennialcenter.com. DEC. 31 Noon Year’s Eve Party, Salina. Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N Hedville Rd., 785-827-9488, rollinghillszoo.org. KCL
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The Home on the Range Cabin is the site where the poem was written that later became Kansas’ state song.
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In 1953, farmer Frank Stoeber began rolling sisal twine for exercise, creating this roadside attraction.
known as the geographic center of the contiguous U.S. Lebanon’s chamber of commerce wanted a visible marker so in 1941 a limestone monument and plaque were installed about a half-mile from the actual center, which is on private property. The small park has several signs that make good photo backdrops, benches, picnic tables, a shelter, a small chapel, a flag pole and a child’s spring rider. Bathrooms are available at Lebanon’s city park. T-shirts, mugs, pens, magnets and other geographic center souvenirs are for sale at LADOW’S on the town’s Main Street. WHILE IN SMITH COUNTY: See the HOME ON THE RANGE CABIN, completely restored in 2013 and listed on the National Historical Register. This is the site where the poem was written that later became Kansas’ state song. One of only three Dutch mills in the state, Smith Center’s OLD DUTCH MILL was originally built in the 1880s and renovated after a fire destroyed the interior in 1955. Have a meal at RUSTY TRACTOR, JIFFY BURGER or LAS CANTERAS. ON YOUR WAY TO SMITH COUNTY: Cawker City in neighboring Mitchell County is home to the LARGEST BALL OF SISAL TWINE, weighing in at 10 tons and more than 45 feet in circumference.
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The geodetic center of the United States is not open to the public; it’s on a private ranch about 18 miles southeast of the town of Osborne. However, there is a replica of the marker in OSBORNE’S ROADSIDE PARK along with a plaque that explains its significance. The U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey identified what was then called Meade’s Ranch in 1901
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as the center point that surveyors use to measure all locations across the country. This important site was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. “Being the midway point between San Francisco and New York and the geographic center of the contiguous states feels lucky, a result of our circumstance. However, it does feel significant to be the geodetic center,” said Marci Penner, coauthor of “The Kansas Guidebook 2 for Explorers” that published this year with 4,500 entries about things to do in 515 of the state’s 626 incorporated cities and unincorporated towns. “To think a spot in Kansas is the reference point for all surveys in the United States, and even North America for a time, gives some weight to our location.” WHILE IN OSBORNE COUNTY:
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sites on the National Register of Historic Places: OSBORNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE in Osborne, MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD DEPOT in Downs, HOWELL HOUSE in Downs and NATOMA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Natoma. See a portion of the 20-mile, 21-stop self-GUIDED BICYCLING OR DRIVING TOUR to relive the pioneering experience of the Ise family. The tour shares many of the people, sites and events from the 1936 book “Sod and Stubble” in which author John Ise recounts his family’s homesteading efforts in Osborne County. Smell the roast at THE HIDEOUT COFFEEHOUSE while checking out the shop’s historic building on Main Street in Osborne. They sell their house-roasted beans and also serve up coffee and tea drinks along with smoothies, ice cream and baked goods.
The April 22, 1939, cover of The Saturday Evening Post was an illustration featuring two cars emblazoned with “World’s Fair or Bust” in front of a sign with two arrows, one pointing 1,561 miles to New York and another pointing 1,561 miles to San Francisco. When it was determined that point was two miles west of Kinsley, in western Kansas where highways 50, 56 and 83 meet, the town’s chamber of commerce voted to publicize its status as the midway point with a sign much like the magazine’s. Duane Mathis has lived nearly all of his 74 years in Edwards County and said he can vouch for validity of the famous sign in Kinsley. “I’ve driven from here to San Francisco and it’s pretty much right on,” Mathis said. “It was really close to 1,561 and of course we spent a couple nights on the road so we pulled off the highway a few times.” Today in Kinsley, the county seat and largest town with nearly half of Edwards’ 3,000 residents, there are many long-standing businesses that use Midway in their name and the original sign has been renovated several times and relocated in 1952 closer to town where a roadside park is designed to entice highway travelers to stop. “A lot of people do stop because they want a photo with the midway point sign, which is right outside, but we get just as many who are interested in seeing the sod house and then they
WHILE IN EDWARDS COUNTY: Pay tribute to the men and women who have served our nation at the ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL, near the parking area of the Kinsley VFW Post. In addition to the marker, there is an M60A3 main battle tank on display. A few miles west of Kinsley in the HILLSIDE CEMETERY is a Civil War statue that is on the National Register of Historic Places for its artistry. While most communities erected mass produced monuments, Kinsley tapped a local artist and Civil War veteran to design theirs, which is made with cement. Learn about the six family carnival companies that operated from Kinsley throughout the 1900s through artifacts, photographs and a Kansas-built carousel at the NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CARNIVAL HERITAGE CENTER. It doesn’t have regular hours, so call ahead to arrange a visit. KCL
Al Roker, host and weatherman of NBC's Today show, reported the weather live in 2015 alongside this geographic center marker in Lebanon.
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realize we have a beautiful museum here,” said Julie Miller, curator of the Edwards County Museum. “They might think they are going to stop for five minutes to use the bathroom and stretch their legs but they end up staying an hour or more.” The park has bathroom facilities, picnic tables, playground equipment, a 1921 Santa Fe #3424 steam engine visitors can climb into, a replica sod house in a climate-controlled enclosure, an outdoor antique farm implement collection and a relocated 1884 church. There’s no way to know how many stop at the park complex but Miller said nearly 1,400 visit the free museum each year, which is open daily May through September and has six exhibit rooms showcasing pioneer life and a display about the magazine cover.
The geodetic center of North America is the center point surveyors use to measure all locations across the country.
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ON YOUR WAY TO OSBORNE COUNTY: Stop in Lucas, in adjacent Russell County, for a bathroom break that only the grassroots art capital of Kansas can offer. There’s art inside and outside at the BOWL PLAZA, which was voted the second best public bathroom in the country.
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went camping in the spring of 2016, according to statista.com. Their favorite camping spots are not as easy to quantify. Everyone seems to have a list. Camping World notes the top five most-visited places for campers are the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota, Disney World in Florida and the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Esquire.com lists what its contributors consider the “best, most beautiful campsites in America.” FoxNews.com offers “9 best places to camp in the U.S.,” and TravelChannel.com adds one more to come up with the “top 10 best family-friendly campgrounds.” All three offer different destination suggestions. Few could argue with any of these choices, but perhaps you want to find “your” spot—a place that uniquely suits your needs, desires and interests. Where do you turn? Karen Brost, avid camper and frequent blogger for GoCampingAmerica.com, says that while it’s good to
get recommendations from others, she encourages people to develop their own lists of favorite campgrounds because we all have different needs and interests. “Some campers want to have easy access to great hiking trails while others may want to participate in water-based activities such as canoeing, kayaking and rafting,” she said. “On the other hand, families with young children may be interested in campgrounds that offer organized activities for kids or amenities like a pool or splash pad. Or, they might want to search for a campground that is conveniently located near a theme park or other attraction. “Once people start searching for a campground, they might be surprised by the diversity that they’ll find. For example, there are campgrounds that offer special theme weekends, live entertainment, day spas or hot springs, festivals or extreme adventures like zip lining. For those who don’t necessarily want to rough it, there are ‘glamping’ experiences that combine camping with resort-like amenities.” The one commonality is that more
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS WHEN SEARCHING FOR YOUR CAMPING SPOT: fIs there a certain geographic area you’re interested in? fDo you want to be near a lake, beach, river, historic site or other attraction? fWhat type of site, hookups and services will you need to accommodate your RV? fAre you looking for a kid-friendly campground or one that caters more to adults? fWill you need a campground that’s pet-friendly? fHow about amenities? Many campgrounds offer a wide range of organized activities as
well as recreational perks such as pools, water parks, canoeing, kayaking or fishing.
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and more campers today are now using online resources to find the best campgrounds for their needs. “Searchable online directories enable campers to really tailor their searches based on the geographic location, amenities and services that are most important to them and their families,” Brost said. fGOCAMPINGAMERICA.COM offers one of the largest online databases of privately owned campgrounds. Campers can pinpoint their exact needs or compare parks along their route by searching in broader terms. fTHE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE has more than 130 designated campgrounds and backcountry locations available for camping. Go to nps.gov/subjects/camping. fGORVING.COM also has a good list that includes RV parks and campgrounds, public lands, national scenic byways and inspiring destinations. You can find Kansas sites by visiting travelks. com/places-to-stay/campsites-rv. Those new to camping may also want to “test drive” the camping experience before investing in a lot of equipment, she said. “One option is to consider renting an RV,” Brost said. “Many campgrounds also offer furnished accommodations such as cabins or park models. Some even rent yurts, teepees, vintage Airstream trailers and covered wagons!” KCL has been a writer and photographer for more than 30 years and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.
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When I think about back-to-school
stained cake section of the cookbook supported my mother’s statement that my grandma was and “hitting the books,” I remember the cook“heck on sweets.” books that also reared me. I wore out plenty of The book was put out by The Household them—tattered or missing pages prove it. From Magazine, a publication of Capper’s (founded my mother’s 1955 “Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook by Arthur Capper, a two-term Kansas governor Book” to single-subject paperback magazine-style and five-term U.S. Senator), in Topeka, in 1931, cookbooks put out by McCall’s, there were many the same year “The Joy of Cooking” was first I studied as intensely as any textbook. published and began its run as one of the most One of them gave me some clues to my Rebecca Howard popular—and still printed—cookbooks of all maternal grandmother, who died at age 49, just time. The now little-known “Searchlight Recipe before I turned one. The “Searchlight Recipe Book” must have had its own day, however. Book,” a plain black volume filled with practical Though no longer in print, I run across old recipes and advice for 1930s home cooks, was the only cookbook my grandmother ever owned. copies of it all the time (I have three). One 1942 edition states the book was in its 15th printing. Much of what I know and keep of my The “Searchlight Recipe Book” looks more grandmother came from her copy of that cooklike a hymnal than a cookbook, with a nondebook, which my mother still has. Her light script, sturdy black cover and somewhat plain title penciled hand scribbled her name and address typeface and equally simple printed text inside. in cursive on the inside cover, along with a It contains no illustrations, save for the photos version of “Mayonnaise Cake.” She also kept a on the inside covers of brightly lit and elegantly sort of recipe file in the book, taping or glueing newspaper clippings to inside pages with recipes styled food. The only other photo, on the inside title page, shows the Searchlight “headquarters,” for dishes like “Bar-B-Q-Rib Dinner,” “Boston which looked like a house and was described by Baked Beans,” “Quickest Walnut Bread Ever” its authors as a “service station conducted for the and “Hot Dog Soup.” The unreadable, batterreaders of The Household Magazine.” “In this seven-room house lives a family of specialists,” reads the book’s “Foreword,” “whose entire time is spent in From “Searchlight Recipe Book,” (Capper’s; 1931) working out the problems of homemaking common to every woman 2 cups finely chopped tart apples 1 egg, well beaten who finds herself responsible for the 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring 2 Tbs. flour 1/8 tsp. salt management of a home and the care 1 cup sour cream of children.” Authors Ida Migliaro, Zorada Combine sugar and flour. Add cream, egg, flavoring, and salt. Beat until smooth. Add apples. Z. Titus, Harriet W. Allard and Irene Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake in hot oven (450 degrees F) 15 minutes; reduce heat to Nunemaker (who later became an 325 degrees F and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon Avon executive, philanthropist and a cinnamon, 1/3 cup flour and 1/4 cup butter or butter alternate. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle over pie. Return to oven. Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) 20 minutes. benefactor at the University of Kansas) compiled, edited and tested recipes Creamy, tangy and sweet, this flavorful pie is a must to add to any apple pie roster. I have that were gathered from readers, along made this recipe, published here in its original 1931 form as submitted by a Mrs. Roy B. with the magazine’s “food specialist” Olson of Driscoll, North Dakota, many times, with just a few modifications: I add some and manufacturers, and were chosen lemon juice to the apples before mixing them with the cream; I use a lower oven temp based on the “needs of the home(425 degrees F) for the first baking; I use cold butter in the topping (which the recipe maker” via a questionnaire sent out to does not specify); and I have added walnuts to the topping and dried cranberries to 1,000 readers. the filling. This pie works best baked in a 9-inch, shallow (1-1/2-inch deep) pan, but 1-1/2 times the recipe could fill a deep-dish pan. The book begins with detailed “General Directions” that illuminate
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In a time when little was spared, recipes for creamed brains, baked heart, head cheese and liver fricassee come as little surprise. on everything from types of cooking methods (explaining the difference between baking and roasting, as well as “fireless” and “waterless” cookery) to cooking equivalents and measurements (one pound of flour equals about 3 3/4 cups). The 25 tabbed classifications that follow cover everything from “Appetizers” to “Vegetables,” with a section of sample menus for meal planning breakfasts to suppers, luncheons, teas and ideas for wedding cakes. Recipes—many submitted by readers from Kansas, but including offerings from around the country—reflect the era. The “Beverage” section emphasized always using “freshly drawn water” for coffee or tea and shares such retro delights as “Egg Coffee” (with a beaten egg) and a “Buttermilk Fruit Shake.” Bread recipes feature graham and rye flours, and ingredients like Grapenuts and hominy. Oatmeal found its way into both brittle candy and soup. In a time when little was spared, recipes for creamed brains, baked heart, head cheese and liver fricassee come as little surprise. Such dishes as “Vinegar Pie,” “Carrot Pie” and “Egg Apples” (take a freshly boiled, peeled egg, while warm, and “manipulate” into a round apple shape, insert a clove for a stem and parsley for a leaf, and paint the egg red with a brush and food color), encouraged the home cook to take creative risks and make the most of ingredients on hand. Some of the no-nonsense practical advice in the book cannot be disputed. In the “Canning and Preserving” section, it’s noted that fruits and vegetables should be just-picked prior to preserving: “One hour from garden to can is the rule.” The “Sandwiches” section begins with the blunt observation: “There are two types: closed and open,” and includes such unusual sandwich fillings (which may speak to lean times) as prune, coconut and cottage cheese. The true test of any cookbook is the timeless triumph of the recipes. I have made cakes and breads from the book successfully and return again and again to the absolutely divine “Apple Cream Pie” recipe I share here. Cooking from the “Searchlight Recipe Book” lets me channel past cooks—including my grandmother—whom I know relied on a Kansas-born book as a little beacon to follow in the kitchen. KCL SEPTEMBER 2017
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Freshen up your Garden with Fall Color Combinations
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Don’t hesitate to think outside the flower peratures and shorter days invite different plant box when planning your fall color planters by varieties to the garden. It’s time to freshen up the incorporating vegetables. Lettuce, spinach and garden with cool season color combinations to radishes are cool season vegetables with a quick sustain the final months of the growing season. turnaround from planting to harvest. The shades Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum spp.) of green foliage creates a lovely filler while are a popular choice for the fall garden because doubling as a healthy treat. Swiss chard is an of the bold color atop full-body plants. Native edible option with leaves in shades of red, yellow, to China, mums require the longer nights of orange and green. Swiss chard can be used simifall to bloom. For this reason, blooming may be larly to spinach in meals. delayed if mums are planted in an area exposed When considering edibles for your fall to evening light from the street or porch lights. display, remember the medicinal and sensory Mums have a fine, shallow root system that needs value of herbs. Basil (Ocimum basilicum), has well-drained soil. Water regularly to prevent many varieties with differing leaf textures and drying out and to maximize the bloom period. colors. Most commonly the leaves are green, but Ornamental kale (Brassica oleracea spp.) cultivars with purple leaves also exist. Garden comes in several color options. Though the thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a great option to plants do flower, they are favored for their creep over the sides of containers and to line leaves in green, white, pink or purple with proplanter borders. Herbs can be hung to dry before nounced veins in contrasting colors. Ornamental the frost to extend their benefit into the winter. cabbage is from the same family as ornamental Though the growing season is winding kale with a similar growth habit and planting down, the fall garden has a lot to offer in terms requirements. Visually, they differ as ornamenof visual and culinary appeal. Bringing together tal cabbage tends to have larger, broader leaves plants with different value can create a showin a rosette formation while kale has ruffled stopping design. KCL leaves in a tighter rosette. Both are low growing making them a good selection for borders and CYNTHIA DOMENGHINI is an instructor and coordinator for K-State’s horticultural therapy online containers. certificate program. The ever popular cool season annual, pansy (Viola x wittrockiana), has numerous cultivars available and as many color combinations. Pansies grow well in the ground and in containers and re-seed bringing colorful returns for seasons to come. Pansies can also brighten up the table as an edible flower. Primrose (Primula vulgaris) is another edible, brightly colored flower that does well in cooler temperatures. A benefit of growing your own edible flowers is saving the cost of purchasing the flowers elsewhere and having the peace of mind to know if any chemicals were used on the plants. Keep in mind, before consuming flowers from the garden, that while many flowers Creating a fall planter can begin with readily available garden are edible, not all parts of the flower classics such as Chrysanthemums as well as plants that aren’t considered traditionally as decorative. are necessarily safe to eat.
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Veggie Pizza Snack
Tennessee Chocolate Gravy
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Boost the nutrition of your snacks using fresh vegetables and part-skim cheese.
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After a long day of school, kids can unwind with this delicious and nutritious snack.
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Chocolate Banana Muffins
Ronna Farley of Rockville, Maryland, won a 2016 national cook-off with this main dish.
Made in a cast iron skillet, this could become your new favorite campfire dessert.
CornbreadTopped Cordon Bleu Skillet
Cornbread-Topped Cordon Bleu Skillet 1-1/4 cup Alfredo sauce 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 cup. fresh spinach leaves
cooked ham, roughly chopped
2 oz. thinly sliced deli-style 4 oz. shredded Swiss cheese
1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
cornbread and muffin mix
1 (6 oz.) package buttermilk
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
shredded and diced
1 cup cooked chicken breast,
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium-sized bowl, using a wire whisk, whisk together the egg, milk, sour cream and ¼ c. of Parmesan cheese. Blend in the cornbread mix. Set aside. In a 10¼ inch cast iron skillet, combine the chicken, Alfredo sauce and mushrooms. Lay the spinach leaves over the chicken mixture. Scatter the ham over the spinach. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese on top of the ham. Spoon the cornbread mixture evenly over the top.
Tennessee Chocolate Gravy 2 Tbs. butter or margarine 2 Tbs. cocoa 2 Tbs. flour 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups milk
3/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
COURTESY TENNESSEE MAGAZI NE & LOD GE MANUFACTURI NG
Melt margarine or butter in skillet. Mix together dry ingredients. Add vanilla and milk to dry ingredients. (May mix better if put in clean mayonnaise jar with lid and shaken well.) Pour into skillet with melted butter and cook over medium-high heat; stirring constantly until thick. Serve with hot biscuits. Makes 2 cups.
Veggie Pizza Snack 1 tube (8 ounces) crescent rolls
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1-1/2 cups chocolate milk
1 tub (8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets
4 Tbs. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
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In a small bowl, combine the Panko bread crumbs, remaining ½ c. of Parmesan cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the cornbread. Bake at 375° degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Cut into wedges. Serves 6 to 8.
Chocolate Banana Muffins 1 cup all-purpose flour or glutenfree all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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In small bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic powder. Spread evenly over entire cooled crust. Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, broccoli and cucumber. Cut into 12 squares and serve.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In 9-by-13-inch baking pan, spread out crescent roll dough. Seal seams together to form one large rectangle across bottom of pan. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on rack.
mozzarella cheese
4 large eggs
1 cup shredded part-skim
2 tsp. baking powder
3 medium bananas, mashed old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 cup baking cocoa
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cocoa. Add in milk, butter, vanilla and eggs. Continue mixing until batter is formed. Mix in bananas. Add spoonful of batter to greased muffin tins; fill about halfway full then sprinkle batter with rolled oats. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden on top. Makes 18 muffins.
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