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recent requests for readers’ photos, and starting this issue I will begin sharing them as space allows. I will also share them on our Kansas Country Living Facebook page, so be sure to like us! Barb Ryan, a member of CMS Electric Cooperative, submitted the photo at right of her granddaughter. As a mom of a high school senior soon to “fly the coop,” I was reminded of the days when my daughter planned tea parties with Baby Jesus and our long-since-passed Labrador. Sweet, innocent times to cherish into my golden years. Thankfully, I recorded many of these moments on “film” (the digital age arrived late at my house) to enjoy with a bowl of popcorn and a box of tissues this same time next year. In addition to home movies, there are a few big screen tearjerkers that get me every time, like “Brian’s Song” and “Beaches.” Others unnerve me, for example the made-for-TV-movie “The Day After,” filmed in Kansas and aired in 1983
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Barb Ryan, CMS Electric Cooperative member, submitted this photo of her granddaughter, Elaney, and titled it “When granny and poppa live in the country and you are desperate for a playmate.”
to a record-setting audience of more than 100 million people. Beginning on Page 12, our feature, “Kansas Kindles Movie Magic,” offers a close-up look at movies with a Kansas connection. If TV is more your style, check out Page 20 to learn about Kansas native Kyle Davis and brothers Rehan and Taimoor Nana who prove you can turn just about anything into a house. It might inspire you to rethink your junk pile. KCL
VICKI ESTES, EDITOR
(ISSN 0091-9586) OCTOBER 2017 VOL. 67, NO. 10 © KANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC., 2017 WWW.KEC.COOP
Bruce Graham
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Doug Shepherd
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Shana Read
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Vicki Estes Editor
Carrie Kimberlin
Manager of Creative Solutions
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Cooperatives You receive Kansas Country Living as a communications service of these electric cooperatives: Alfalfa, Cherokee, OK Bluestem, Wamego Brown-Atchison, Horton Butler, El Dorado CMS, Meade Caney Valley, Cedar Vale DS&O, Solomon Flint Hills, Council Grove FreeState, McLouth & Topeka Lane-Scott, Dighton Lyon-Coffey, Burlington Ninnescah, Pratt Pioneer, Ulysses Prairie Land, Norton Radiant, Fredonia Rolling Hills, Beloit Sedgwick County, Cheney Sumner-Cowley, Wellington Tri-County, Hooker, OK Twin Valley, Altamont Victory, Dodge City Western, WaKeeney Wheatland, Scott City Kansas’ electric cooperatives provide reliable, safe and affordable electric service to nearly 340,000 homes and businesses. Each cooperative is member-owned, not-for-profit and overseen by a member-elected board of directors. Why do you receive Kansas Country Living? Your electric cooperative sends you this magazine as a cost-effective method to share important information about services, energy savings, electric safety, director elections, meetings and management decisions. It also contains legal notices that otherwise would be published in other media at greater cost. Your co-op’s board of directors authorizes a subscription to Kansas Country Living on behalf of the membership at a cost of $5.88 per year. Individual subscriptions are $10 per year (tax included). Kansas Country Living is published monthly by Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., P.O. Box 4267, Topeka, KS 66604. Periodicals postage paid at Topeka, KS, and additional entry offices. Editorial offices: P.O. Box 4267, Topeka, KS 66604-0267. Co-op Member Address Changes: Please report address changes to your local electric co-op. Postmaster: Send address changes to Kansas Country Living, P.O. Box 4267, Topeka, KS 66604-0267. Advertising: Kansas Country Living is a member of the National Country Market family of publications, collectively reaching more than 8.4 million households. Advertisers call 512-441-5200, or see www.nationalcountrymarket.com. Acceptance of advertising by Kansas Country Living does not imply endorsement by the publisher or Kansas’ electric cooperatives of the product or services advertised.
12| Kansas Movie Magic The state’s role in films has become more multifaceted than Munchkins and flying monkeys.
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Kansas 4| Around Fall events in full swing
6| Commentary Co-op Hall of Fame Talk 8| Guest Co-ops commit to you Your Utility Bills 10| Cut Fresh air indoors—efficiently Place in the Garden 18| Your The seasons of gardening My Way Home 24| Cooking Behind the velvet rope
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Longhorn, Dodge City. Enjoy music and fun from 8 to 10 p.m.; no cover charge. Boot Hill Casino and Resort, 620-682-7777, boothillcasino.com/longhorn. OCT. 2-NOV. 15 N ature Exhibits, Ellsworth. View the nature and wildlife photography of Jim Glynn of Great Bend and “Birds From the Linden Tree” wood carvings by Robert Buttons from Great Bend. Open 12:30 to 4 p.m. Ellsworth Area Art Center, 223 N. Douglas Ave. OCT. 7-DEC. 2 S how and Sell Regional
Flea Market, White City. The first Saturday of every month (except November). Hosted in the City Building from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. An assortment of crafts, baked goods, goat milk products, jams & jellies, artwork, jewelry and more will be available. 785-349-2411. OCT. 7 A sian Wellness Day in partnership with K-State Research and Extension, Wichita. This community health fair invites everyone from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to take advantage of free or lowcost screenings including cholesterol and glucose testing (must fast 12 hours prior), mammograms and breast exams for women 40-64 years old who do not have medical insurance, flu shots, blood pressure vision checks and more. Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st Street N. Call Audrey at 316-337-6047. OCT. 7 W illiam Allen White Legacy Day, Emporia. K ansas filmmakers Kevin Willmott (read more about him on Pages 12-15) and Scott Richardson will share a rough cut of their documentary on William Allen White and discuss the process with the audience. Emporia State Memorial Union. 620-342-2800 or kshs.redrocks@ks.gov. OCT. 7 S oup Dinner, Junction City. S t. Paul’s Lutheran, the little country church, invites you to sample a selection of soups and bake sale goodies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Active-
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OCT. 17 N ative American
Heritage, Finney County. Offered by Debra J. Bolton, Ph.D., where insights, origins, traditions, spirituality, clothing, food, homes and cultural patterns of Native tribes in the United States are explored. Finney County Museum, 430 S. Fourth in Garden City’s Finnup Park. Call Steve, 620-272-3664.
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duty military and their families are invited to eat free. 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., 785-482-3213. OCT. 7 T isdale Lords Acre Sale, Winfield. E njoy a home-cooked meal, baked goods, handmade items and fresh produce plus an auction held at 7 p.m. Dinner served from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Approximately 6.5 miles east of Winfield, 17507 US 160, 620-229-0033. OCT. 7-8 F rederic 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. OCT. 7-13 D owntown Farmers Market,
Dodge City. S upport local agriculture and buy direct. You’ll find fresh herbs, beautiful flowers, farm fresh eggs, handmade crafts, an endless selection of baked goods, and more. Open every Saturday through October from 7 a.m. to noon. Second Ave & Front Street. OCT. 7 R ush the Rails, Osawatomie. here locomotives once chugged across W the eastern-Kansas prairie, hikers, joggers and bicyclists can trek the same route today along the 95-mile Flint Hills Nature Trail. The long-awaited pathway celebrates its grand opening with relay races, bike rides and trailwide festivities. www.rushtherails.com, www. kanzatrails.org/flint-hills-nature-trail. OCT. 8 S econd Sunday Sing-Along,
Hutchinson. S pend the evening
participating in a community sing-along. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested at the door. Stage 9, 9 S. Main St., 620-6640971 or 620-899-5564, bcolladay@gmail.com or dberndsen501@gmail.com. OCT. 8 ‘ The Sounds of History’
Musical Tribute to Bygone Days, Garden City. Southwest Kansas Singersongwriter Al Miller will present a musical tribute to the bygone days and years of Garden City and Finney County at 1 p.m. in the Grandstand meeting room. Fried chicken, beverages and table service provided; bring side dish, salad or dessert. Finney County Fairgrounds. Reservations required by Oct. 4 at 620-272-3664. OCT. 12-14 6 3rd Annual 3i SHOW
Space Requests, Dodge City. An agricultural showcase drawing thousands of crop and livestock producers from across the High Plains. Show hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Western State Bank Expo Center, 877-405-2883 or 620-227-8082, follow the 3i SHOW Facebook, Twitter and Google+ pages, www.3ishow.com. OCT. 13-15 T rail Ride, Melvern Lake.
T rail ride benefiting Eisenhower State Park’s West Point Equestrian Campground and Trails around Melvern Lake. Great trails, two meals and a live auction. 785-528-4102.
Junction City. Ride our hayrack and come explore our nature trail by moonlight. Learn the truth about spiders, snakes, bats, owls and other Halloween “monsters.” Enjoy cookies and cider with our own Mother Nature. Come in costumes if you like; we’ll be in ours! No admission fee, but there is a $5 daily vehicle permit needed for Milford State Park. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Milford State Park, 3512 State Park Rd., ksoutdoors.com or 785-238-5323. OCT. 14 C ity Market Fall Fest, St.
Marys. Shop locally and support the community from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. George J. Perry Memorial Armory, 110 S. 5th Street, facebook.com/groups/stmaryscitymarket. OCT. 14 D odge City Library
Foundation Wine and Cheese with Marci Penner, Dodge City. Kansas Sampler Foundation executive director and author of “The Kansas Guidebook” and “The Kansas Guidebook 2,” Marci Penner, will be the featured speaker. Enjoy a delightful evening of savory wines, delectable cheeses and other fun activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 225-0248 or visiting the library. 1001 N. Second, 620-225-0248.
OCT. 14-15 L ake Garnett Grand Prix Revival, Garnett. Spectators free from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at North Lake Park. A unique event that includes a track experience together with car shows, an autocross event and great food. 500 N. Lake Rd., lggpr.org or 785-448-5534. OCT. 15 A thletic Cathedrals, Newton.
P resented by the Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives, come explore memorable sports venues in Kansas, how they are built and how they affect past, present and current generations of Kansans. info@hchm.org or 316-283-2221. OCT. 15 B iker’s Breakfast, Bucklin. Enjoy
a breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Bucklin American Legion, 101 S. Nebraska, 620-826-5518 or 620826-5142.
OCT. 16 S tay Strong, Stay Healthy, Wichita. An evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults. The eight-week program includes 16 exercise classes for one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 6. La Familia Senior Community Center, 841 W. 21st. www. sedgwick.ksu.edu or 316-660-0100, ext. 0114. OCT. 20 K ansas: Leftoverture, 40th
Anniversary, Dodge City. For the first time in its 43-year history, the band is Continued on page 16
OCTOBER 14 Tisdale Lords Acre Sale
OCT. 14 M onster Myths by Moonlight,
Smoked pork or chicken and noodles dinner from 5-6:45 p.m. Don’t forget the pie! Baked goods, handmade items and produce for sale. Auction at 6:30 p.m. For information, call Tisdale Methodist Church 620-221-2607. 6.5 miles east of Winfield at 17507 US 160 Hwy. GET T YIMAGES/PILIPPHOTO
OCT. 14 C ultural and Craft Day,
Onaga. Pioneer crafts including soap making, bee keeping, paper folding, weaving, Dutch Oven cooking, wreath making, bead crafts, Christmas stockings, crochet and many others. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 310 E. Second Street. OCT. 14-15 Antique Engine and Steam Show, Salina. Yesteryear Museum, 1100 W. Diamond Dr., 785-825-8473, yesteryearmusuem.com. OCT. 14-15 F all Festival at Pome on the Range Orchards, Williamsburg/ Ottawa. Pick your own apples and pumpkins while enjoying food vendors, face painting and so much more. Come visit us Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 2050 Idaho Road, 785-746-5492.
Family fun! Public art, museums, art center and cinema, theatre, music and festivals; family fun at the zoo, golf course and parks; local and regional dining experiences and warm hospitality...
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Hall of Fame Showcases State’s Cooperative Leaders
BY B R U C E G R A H A M
Bruce Graham
The diversity of America’s cooperative network is remarkable and to help tell that story, October is designated as National Cooperative Month.
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My first visit to the Kansas State Fair was Pride building designed to educate others about with the Manhattan High School marching the unique benefits of the cooperative business band, a perk I probably didn’t deserve because model. The display preserves co-op history and I had trouble stepping and trumpeting at the highlights the achievements of our state’s great same time. co-op leaders who have gone above and beyond I’ve attended this Sunflower State tradition the call to advance the cooperative philosophy. more than 20 times since. The primary purpose The Hall of Fame is sponsored by the of recent annual trips has been to watch the Kansas Cooperative Council, and 45 individuals power line safety demonstration organized by have been inducted since 1999. There are reprethe electric cooperatives in Kansas—and say sentatives from all types of cooperatives includthanks to the linemen who deliver a high-volting credit unions, electric and agriculture, as age message of caution to grandstands of stuwell as several political leaders. You can find the dents and others who want to see the sparks fly. Hall of Fame inductees on the Kansas CooperaKansans have flocked to the fair for many tive Council webpage at www.kansasco-op.coop. reasons since Hutchinson hosted the first “offiThe diversity of America’s cooperacial” event for the state in 1913. The legendary tive network is remarkable and to help tell Ye Old Mill christened its boat ride in 1915 that story, October is designated as National and still transports passengers through “gloomy Cooperative Month. There is an excellent guest caves of gleesome gladness.” Pronto Pups column on Page 8 of this issue that demonremain popular. If you prefer to be more gasstrates the reach of the cooperative movement tronomically adventurous, there’s alligator-on-a- and why it is celebrated every year. We owe stick and some crazy deep-fat fried creations. thanks to those in the Hall of Fame—and have I remember the first year of the Hedpraise for our current leaders who will assure rick’s Racing Pigs show. Today, their corny that Cooperative Month is celebrated for years jokes and “thoroughbred racers” with porky to come. KCL pen names like Kevin Bacon, Lindsay Loham and Dale Swinehart Jr. keep packing in the BRUCE GRAHAM is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. in Topeka. crowds. Another tradition, collecting free stuff, prompted two Wichita Eagle reporters this year Kansas electric cooperative employees deliver a to make the rounds like high-voltage message of caution to students and “plastic crazed trick-orother fairgoers. treaters.” They gathered four bags full of things described as mostly useless but impossible to resist. One of the other attractions at the Kansas State Fair can be found in the Pride of Kansas building. It doesn’t stop traffic like the butter sculpture or the cobbler ala mode from the Kansas Kitchen and Bakery, but it should. The Kansas Cooperative Hall of Fame is a permanent showcase in the
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The event is a chance to celebrate a business model that puts people ahead of profits, and recognize the countless ways the coop economy touches our lives every day.
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Every day, you count on your local electric co-op to deliver the safe, reliable and affordable power you need to live your life and get things done. As a co-op member, you already know the benefits of doing business with a not-for-profit, locally controlled company that shares your values and gives back to your community. But you might not realize that your electric co-op is just one of the co-op enterprises around the world that collectively employ an estimated 250 million people and each year generate $2.2 trillion in economic activity. Each year in October, America’s electric co-ops join forces with more than 40,000 other cooperatively owned enterprises across the U.S. to observe Co-op Month. The event is a chance to celebrate a business model that puts people ahead of profits and recognize the countless ways the co-op economy touches our lives every day. Beyond the energy industry, co-ops can be found serving members and delivering essential goods and services in just about every segment of our nation’s economy. Co-ops gather and report our news, give us places to live and help us access healthcare. More than 100 million Americans keep their money in credit unions, which are financial co-ops. Some of the food on your table was likely fertilized, brought to market, processed and delivered to your neighborhood store using the products and services of several co-ops. Five of the nation’s 10 largest auto insurance companies are co-ops. Many grocers, hardware stores and small retail shops get their merchandise from wholesale co-ops that allow them to pool their buying power to compete with big national chains. The diversity of America’s co-op economy is remarkable. And all co-ops, no matter their industry, size or field of membership, share a commitment to serving their members and solving problems that are too complex for one person or business to effectively address on their own. One way your local electric co-op brings that commitment to life is through its memberships in Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). These groups allow your local co-op to com-
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plement its own skills, experience and resources with those of more than 75,000 employees working at 900 electric cooperatives in 47 states. This arrangement is especially helpful as America’s electric co-ops work to meet the evolving needs of our members and the communities we serve. We live in a complex world where rapid advances in technology are changing the way we live, communicate and use energy. Co-ops are experimenting with these technologies to determine which ones make sense for their communities and members. Each lesson we learn as we make this transition adds to the collective wisdom of the co-op network. Co-ops can draw upon this knowledge when deciding which technologies and services are right for their members. This cooperation among cooperatives is leading our nation toward a brighter energy future. It’s also helping us recover from significant challenges. As Hurricane Harvey tore through the Gulf Coast in late August, and Hurricane Irma devastated Florida in September, America’s electric cooperative network worked together to help the region get back on its feet. Hundreds of mutual aid crews rushed to the scene to help local co-op employees get the lights back on. And as those crews worked long hours, representatives from state and national co-op associations were in constant contact with senior officials from key government agencies coordinating the response and ensuring that our crews had all the equipment and supplies they needed. Innovation and resiliency are just two of the many ways you and your neighbors benefit from being members of a local electric co-op. Every time you flip a switch, remember that your membership connects you to millions of other rural energy consumers served by co-ops just like yours. But don’t let all the big numbers distract you from the most important fact: Co-ops are peoplecentered enterprises, and everything we do is made possible because of members like you. KCL is CEO of NRECA, based in Arlington, Virginia, representing the interests of the nation’s more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-owned utilities and the 42 million Americans they serve.
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How to Efficiently Bring Fresh Air into Your House Year-Round BY J I M D U L L E Y
Dear Jim: We made efficiency improvements over the years, but the indoor air often gets stale now. Without negating all our efficiency investments, what ways can we get more fresh air indoors? - Laura T.
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Dear Laura: Stale air and a buildup of pollutants are common problems as people tighten up their houses to save energy. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people typically spend 90 percent of their time indoors. Common symptoms of poor indoor air quality include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Radon gas can be a cancer risk as great as smoking. The purpose of bringing in fresh air is two-fold. First, when fresh air comes in, polluted stale air must go out or your house would explode. Secondly, fresh air dilutes the pollutant concentrations of the stale air remaining indoors. In addition to providing fresh air ventilation, attempt to minimize the gaseous and particulate pollution you generate indoors. There are four basic mechanical methods to introduce fresh air into your house and each has advantages and disadvantages. The simplest is an exhaust-only system. This often uses
This is a fully-ducted fresh air heat recovery ventilation system. Notice the air outlets that are in many of today’s homes.
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a central ducted vent fan to depressurize the house. This draws fresh air in through gaps and leaks in the house exterior. Passive inlet vents can be installed in an airtight house like yours. This is the least expensive system to install. This works best in cooler, low-humidity climates, especially during summer. Its drawback is the fresh air may not be distributed evenly throughout the house. It will increase utility bills slightly and may cause chilly drafts during winter. If you have gas appliances, backdrafting may be a problem. Supply-only systems use ducted fresh air fans to create a positive pressure indoors. This forces the stale indoor air out through cracks in the exterior. It is simple and inexpensive to install like an exhaust-only system. Its primary advantage is the incoming air can be filtered and it provides better control over the fresh air flow. Also, it will not cause backdrafting of gas appliances. A balanced system uses a combination of ducted supply- and exhaust-only systems. This provides better control of the ventilation because it does not rely on just cracks or leaks in the house exterior. It costs more to install because it requires two ducted systems. It uses more electricity because it runs two sets of fans and it does not control incoming summertime humidity. A heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system is the most efficient and expensive (typically $1,000 to $2,000) balanced system. During winter, heat from the stale outgoing warm air is transferred to the incoming cold fresh air. During summer, Continued on page 23
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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 1-800-748-5760 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.
BY K I M G RO N N I G E R
“As the means of production for making movies becomes more affordable and accessible by more people, then more people from Kansas or living in Kansas, behind or in front of the camera, are able to create content coming from their experiences,” said Peter Jasso, director of the Kansas Creative Arts Commission. “The accuracy and diversity of Kansas stories is increasing.” In his position, Jasso works with production companies primarily interested in shooting commercials, independent movies, television documentaries and Food Network segments. Recently, “Last Chance U,” a Netflix reality show chronicling the efforts of community college football players to move to Division I schools to fulfill their aspirations, is filming its third season at Independence Community College. The show is set to air in July 2018. “There’s real excitement around this because it’s a wellreviewed show,” he said. Jasso cites the state’s varied typography and experienced production employees who live in Kansas but work on films across the country as selling features for the Sunflower State. As more filmmakers opt to shoot stories on location instead of in studios, Jasso said Kansas is a compelling option not only because of the caliber of crew Whether you’re members that can be obtained here but also because of traveling in Italy, Iceland its convenience. “You can film a metropolitan scene in or Indiana, a reference to the Wichita and 20 minutes later be in a rural “The Wizard of Oz” likely will be setting,” he said. “You can complete a variety of work with minimal moves, made once your Kansas connection whether you’re looking for main is discovered. The beloved movie has streets, town squares, fields, rock formations, cities, been a pop culture staple with famous lines suburbs or small imprinted on merchandise and embedded in the towns.”
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Although a major motion picture hasn’t been filmed in the state for some time, the commission is frequently contacted to provide Kansas b-roll, license plates, highway patrol uniforms or other props to lend authenticity to out-of-state projects. “Infamous,” a 2006 film starring Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock and Daniel Craig, depicted “In Cold Blood” author Truman Capote gathering material for his book and establishing relationships with the Clutter family killers, Perry Smith and Dick Hickcock. Jasso provided b-roll and research assistance to ensure accuracy. Jasso also gathered information about the Menninger Foundation, a world-renowned psychiatric facility formerly located in Topeka, for Arnaud Desplechin, a French film director whose 2013 movie starred Benicio Del Toro as a Native American World War II veteran and a Menninger patient suffering from debilitating dreams and visions in 1951. Many Kansas-connected movies have debuted at prestigious film festivals, including “C.S.A.: Confederate States of America” and “The Only Good Indian,” movies shot here under the direction of Junction City native Kevin Willmott in 2004 and 2009, respectively. Both movies were shown at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. “C.S.A.: CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA” envisions what the country would have been like if the Confederacy had won the war. In “THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN,” a Native American teen is forced away from his family to attend a faraway school to help him assimilate into white society. A University of Kansas professor, Willmott also co-wrote 2015’s “CHI-RAQ” with Spike Lee. In 2009, “DIRT! THE MOVIE,” a documentary narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis and directed by filmmakers Gene Rosow and Bill Benenson, explored the relationship between people and soil
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Junction City native Kevin Willmott (center in Kansas Film Commission T-shirt) directed “The Only Good Indian” and “C.S.A.: Confederate States of America.” Both movies were filmed in Kansas. In this photo, Willmott directs the movie “Bunker Hill.”
and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. One film segment featured an interview with Wes Jackson, who grew up on a farm near Topeka and co-founded the Land Institute in 1976 in Salina after serving as chair of the environmental studies program at California State University in Sacramento. Jackson is an author and international leader in sustainable agriculture. That same year Gary Huggins, a Kansas City, Kansas, native, won a Special Jury Award at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, for his short film “Happy 95th Birthday, Grandpa.” Another Huggins short film, “First Date,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006. “EARTHWORK” chronicles how crop artist Stan Herd, who lives in Lawrence, enlisted the assistance of homeless people to complete a large environmental earthwork on land owned by Donald Trump in New York City in 1994. The 2010 movie was filmed in rural Kansas with the exception of a one-day shoot in New York City. John Hawkes (Oscar nominee and Spirit Award winner for “Winter’s Bone” written by University of Kansas graduate Daniel Woodrell) played Herd in his first starring role and Laura Kirk, a Lecompton native and University of Kansas professor, played Herd’s wife. Chris Ordal, a University of Kansas graduate, wrote and directed the film, which played in more than 50 U.S. film festivals alone and garnered multiple awards, including several for Best Director. The movie won the AudiOCTOBER 2017
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Kansas has so many directors, writers and actors creating a range of movies right now, and it’s exciting to see the affinity that many of them share for the state ... “love letter to the heartland.” Dameron worked on “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” in which character Poe Dameron is named after her. David Dastmalchian, an actor and writer who grew up in Overland Park, recently filmed his second feature, “ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW,” in Kansas City and other parts of the state. He and Karen Gillan, who had roles in “Doctor Who” and “Guardians of the Galaxy,” star as a couple on the lam. The film hasn’t been released yet. His first film, “Animals,” won the 2015 Special Jury Prize for Courage in Storytelling at the SXSW Film Festival for its depiction of characters struggling with drug abuse. The actor played a deranged Joker henchman in “The Dark Knight” and had a prominent role in 2015’s “Ant-man,” which starred Paul Rudd, a popular industry veteran who also grew up in Overland Park. “Kansas has so many directors, writers and actors creating a range of movies right now, and it’s exciting to see the affinity that many of them share for the state, whether they grew up here or went to school here,” said Jasso. “Since the film commission’s role is to showcase our assets, having homegrown ambassadors in the entertainment industry boosts our efforts exponentially and creates a more robust, realistic depiction of Kansans.” For more information about Kansas movies, visit Kansas in the Movies at www.washburn.edu. KCL
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ence Award and a Special Jury Prize for Excellence in Opening Title Sequence Design at the 2010 SXSW Film Festival. “AMERICAN HONEY,” a movie written and directed by Andrea Arnold about a teenage group of door-to-door magazine sellers in the Midwest played by Shia LeBoeuf and Riley Keough (Elvis’s granddaughter), was filmed partially in Kansas and received the coveted 2016 Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Kirk also appears in this film as a Kansas City housewife. Kirk wrote and starred in the movie “Lisa Picard Is Famous,” which debuted at the same festival in 2000. “It was especially great that ‘American Honey’ was recognized at the Cannes Film Festival because it included Kirk and other Kansas actors who had speaking parts in addition to incorporating several extras from the state,” said Jasso. Debuting this September, “DIFFERENT FLOWERS” is the first feature film written and directed by Kansas City native Morgan Dameron. The movie, produced by and starring Shelly Long, chronicles the adventures of a bride who jilts her fiancé at the altar and takes off with her younger sister in what imbd.com describes as a
A camera operator shoots a scene in the movie, “Bunker Hill,” which was directed by Junction City native Kevin Willmott who is also a University of Kansas professor.
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KIM GRONNIGER , a Topeka writer and lifelong movie lover, was an extra in the Kevin Willmott film “The Only Good Indian,” fulfilling a bucket list item by taking an entourage to the 2009 Sundance Film Festival for the movie’s premiere.
Movies with Kansas Connections “DODGE CITY” pairs Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland for a seventh time. With, railroads and renegades, saloons and stagecoaches, the movie became one of the highest grossing films of the year and featured an epic fistfight that raised the bar for western brawls. “THE DAY AFTER,” filmed in DeSoto and Lawrence and starring Jason Robards, John Lithgow and JoBeth Williams, depicts nuclear war fallout in a clash with the Soviet Union. The television movie aired Nov. 20, 1983, to an audience of more than 100 million people, setting a record as the highestrated television film in history.
Kevin Costner produced, directed and starred in “DANCES WITH WOLVES,” filmed in part in Fort Hays, which tells the story of a Union Army lieutenant and his frontier dealings with the Lakota Indians. The movie won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. “RIDE WITH THE DEVIL,” based on the book
“Woe to Live on” written by Daniel Woodrell, a University of Kansas graduate, is a Civil War western. The movie, starring Tobey Maguire, Jim Caviezel and Jewel, includes a depiction of Quantrill’s Raid in Lawrence on Aug. 21, 1863. “THE SUBLIME AND THE BEAUTIFUL,” filmed
in Lawrence and starring Blake Rollins and Laura Kirk, Lecompton native and University of Kansas professor, is set in a Kansas suburb where a college professor and his wife are raising three children. Tragedy strikes right before Christmas, and the marriage suffers as Rollins wrestles with retribution. Julian Fellowes of “Downton Abbey” fame is adapting “THE CHAPERONE,” a best-selling book written by Laura Moriarty, director of the University of Kansas MFA program. Set in the 1920s, “The Chaperone” provides a fictionalized account of the summer actress Louise Brooks spent in New York as a teenager. Brooks, born in Cherryvale, was a film star in the 1920s and 1930s. The movie will be released in theaters and then air on PBS as part of its “Masterpiece” series.
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Ryan O’Neal and Tatum O’Neal star in “PAPER MOON.” Set during the Great Depression, a con man and a young girl left in his care bond as they traipse around the Midwest. The movie was filmed in Hays and McCracken and in neighboring states. Some McCracken residents still remember the night a limousine transporting actress Ursula Andress cruised Main Street en route to a rendezvous with the elder O’Neal, whom she was dating. Filmed in part in Valley Falls, “KANSAS” stars Andrew McCarthy as a young man going to a wedding who encounters Matt Dillon, a drifter who forces McCarthy into a bank robbery. In “MARS ATTACKS,” Earth is invaded by Martians. Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox and Annette Benning (who was born in Topeka) star. “CAPOTE” focuses on the author’s motivations and manipulations to create his book “In Cold Blood” rather than the murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb. The movie received five Academy Award nominations and one win for Phillip Seymour Hoffman for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.
In “DARK PLACES,” Libby Day, 8, survives the massacre of her family in their Kansas farmhouse. At the time of the crime, police believed a satanic cult was responsible, and Libby’s brother, Ben, is convicted based on Libby’s testimony. However, when a member of an amateur club that investigates famous crimes believes her brother is innocent, Day works with him to determine the truth. The movie, based on a book written by “Gone Girl” author and Kansas City, Kansas, native Gillian Flynn, features an all-star cast including Charlize Theron, Cristina Hendricks and Anthony Hoult.
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performing the hit album in its entirety. The tour showcases two hours of classic KANSAS music including hit songs, deep cuts, and new songs from their new album, “The Prelude Implicit.” Purchase tickets for the 7 p.m. show through kansasband.com. United Wireless Arena. OCT. 21-22 R epublican Valley Pioneer
Festival, Clay Center. Starting at 10 a.m., pioneers, Indians and buffalo soldiers to set up and tell their stories. Everyone is invited to learn about the beginnings of Kansas. Ends at 5 p.m. Clay County Fairgrounds, 12th and Bridge, 785-632-3786, ccmuseum@twinvalley.net. OCT. 21 V esper Vintage and Luray Craft Fair, Luray. R ain or shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. where more than 160 vendors will be selling food, antiques, collectibles, handmade items, baked goods and more. Admission is a non-perishable food item. Junction of U.S. Route 281 and Kansas Highway 18 between Paradise and the Garden of Eden. Like and follow us on Facebook at Luray Craftique. OCT. 21 F irst Ever MOPS Fall and Vendor Festival, Dodge City. Enjoy all that fall in Dodge City has to offer from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Southern Baptist Church, 3106 N. 14th Ave. OCT. 21 H arperfest, Harper. From 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. you can view the car show, shop vendors, enjoy food and free fun activities for the kids. Harper County Fair Barn, 128 E. Ninth. Call 620-896-2511. OCT. 21-22 U KC Dog Show, Dodge City.
E njoy dogs and all of their tricks all day long in this free event. 11333 Highway 283, 620338-8284. OCT. 22 C hristian Motorcyclist Association, Dodge City. Dodge City Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association meets every fourth Sunday. Eat with us after church. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. Open to the public. You don’t have to
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OCT. 14 T winkies Festival,
Emporia. T he day will kick off with a 5K race, participants can pre-register or register the day of the race beginning at 7 a.m. Other activities include a box car derby for children ages 5 to 15, a Twinkie eating contest and a Twinkie baking contest. 1632 Industrial Rd. Visit emporiachamber.org./
The Twinkies Festival at Flinthills Mall celebrates the return of the snack cake with all things Twinkie.
have a motorcycle. Kansas Bar and Grill, 700 W. Wyatt Earp, 316-519-2176 or cmausa.org. OCT. 26 H eller Halloween Festival, Norton. P articipate in the Children’s Parade as age groups parade down the street to the fire station where the firemen put on a wiener roast for kids and parents. Downtown Norton, 785-877-2501. OCT. 26-28 K ansas Singles in
Agriculture, Northcentral Kansas Communities. E vents are planned in Clifton, Clyde, Washington, Miltonvale, Delphos and Minneapolis.. 620-682-1179 or www.singlesinagriculture.org/kschapter. OCT. 27-28 W orld of Outlaws Sprint
Car Series, Dodge City. Satisfy your need for speed and cheer on your favorite driver. When you get your ticket, we’re selling you the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge! Dodge City Raceway Park, 11322 110 Rd., 620-225-3277.
OCT. 28 P rairie Spirit Trail Fall Classic
& 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. 28 H am and Bean Feed,
Wakarusa. Beans are cooked outdoors in antique iron kettles from an old family recipe, using smoked ham from the Ozarks and
great northern beans. Ham and beans may be purchased by the quart at the pots, or as a full meal. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wakarusa Presbyterian Church, 935 S.W. Coker Rd., 785-249-3343. OCT. 28 N ational Pit Bull Awareness
Day Walk, Dodge City. Starting at 3 p.m. at Lions Park and heading east on Mulberry then south on 2nd Ave, then west on Vine and south on 3rd to the area by the Visitors Center. Lion’s Park, 1601 3rd Ave., 620-225-8186. OCT. 28 H alloween Brawl on the Hill,
Dodge City. M MA action returns from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. See local and athletes from abroad test their skills. Boot Hill Casino and Resort Conference Center. Contact Ticketmaster or United Wireless box office. OCT. 31 C hildren’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 L ight 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. OCT. 7 F &E Auto Collectors Auction, Great Bend. J oin us at the Expo Complex to view classics, muscle cars, antiques, hot rods, motorcycles and automobilia/ petroliana collectibles. Doors open at 8 a.m.,
automobilia/petroliana start at 10 a.m., and vehicles start at noon. 455 W. Barton County Rd., 620-285-3148. NOV. 3 C ommunity Concert, Dodge
City. Come be enthralled by the piano duet team of Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe at 7 p.m. Dodge City Community Concert Association, 620-225-4404. NOV. 3-4 H oliday Open House
Weekend, Garnett. Sampling, drawings and in-store specials during business hours hosted by the Garnett Area Businesses. Call the Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce at 785-448-6767 NOV. 3-5 Gathering in the Grove Art
Show and Sale, Council Grove. Artists from around the Flint Hills gather at the Carnegie Building to show and sell their original artwork in a juried art show starting Friday evening at 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Small antiques will be displayed and sold along with the artwork. 303 W. Main Street, www. gatheringinthegrove.com. NOV. 4 S t. Rose Craft Show & Bierock
Sale, Garnett. View crafts and eat bierocks at the St. Rose School Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 785-448-3168. NOV. 4 F all Bazaar, Hoisington. A wide
variety of consignment booths to peruse from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., including woodworking, speciality clothing, crafts and home-baked items. While hubby goes hunting, come beat the crowds and do some early Christmas shopping. Proceeds go to local and nationwide charities. Hoisington Recreation Center, 1200 Susank Rd., 620-588-4291. NOV. 4 T isdale Country Holiday
Extravaganza, Winfield. Family activities include craft fair, kids activities, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, rides in wagons drawn by Clydesdales and homemade food. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tisdale United Methodist Church
17507 U.S. 160. Like Tisdale Country Holiday Extravaganza Facebook page, 620-229-0033. NOV. 5 H oliday Craft Fair, Lincoln.
to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Events Expo Center. Seven and under free with a paid adult admission. For more information, call Claude at 620-253-3037. KCL
NOV. 5 Disney in Concert: A Dream
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L incoln Business Women’s Club annual event at Lincoln Grade School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 785-524-4075 or 785-531-2157. is a Wish, Salina. Salina Youth Symphony performance. Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, 785-827-1998, stiefeltheatre.org. NOV. 6 L etters From Home, Dodge City. Performances honor veterans, active military and their families by reviving patriotism for all generations. 801 S. 14th Ave. Call 620-430-0750 to purchase tickets. NOV. 11 A rts and Craft Fairs, Norton.
T hree sponsored fairs fill four buildings where vendors and spenders come from a four-state area to participate in this popular event. 785-877-2501.
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NOV. 11 V eterans Day Parade, Norton.
P ride shines brightly for the Veterans Day Parade, the largest in northwest Kansas honoring those who have served. Following the parade, visit Veteran Memorial Park on Highway 36 where a brick walkway of county veteran’s names and memorial stands to honor men and women in all branches of the service.
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NOV. 11 Holiday Shop, Rose Hill.
oliday shopping, craft vendors, Granny’s H Attic, U-pick cookies, breakfast and lunch. Free admission. Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19951 SW Butler Rd. Call 316-776-2212. NOV. 11 L amb Fries Dinner, Bazine.
A ll you can eat lamb fries, ham and all the trimmings. Come and join us at the Bazine Kansas American Legion at 6:30 p.m. Best lamb fries you will ever eat. Call 785-798-5278, 785798-5688 or 785-398-1117. Leave message if no answer; we will call back.
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Enjoy the Seasons of Gardening
BY C Y N T H I A D O M E N G H I N I , P H . D .
Fall has arrived with cooler temperatures,
warm colors and festivals galore. Preparing, planning and playing in the garden offer the promise for success in upcoming growing seasons and a future of lifelong gardeners.
Planting Cynthia Domenghini, Ph.D.
Each seed variety you bring home comes with a past —you will provide its future.
It’s the season of delayed gratification. Before storing away those garden tools, get your flower and garlic bulbs in the ground for a spring and summer reward. Purchase garlic bulbs designated for planting as opposed to those sold for consumption. Garlic bulbs sold in grocery stores are often treated to prevent sprouting. While gardening, invite the family to explore seed heads and discover how the various seeds are shaped to accommodate travel. Collect and store seeds in an envelope or paper bag labeled with the date, variety and any other important notes. Place them in a dry area for a later seed exchange and spring planting.
Cleaning
As you tuck your bulbs into the soil, remove leaf litter and subsequent winter housing for diseases and pests. Once cleared, add a layer of compost to the soil. Rake leaves off lawn areas so the grass beneath doesn’t die back. This is a great activity for the family to get some physical activity. Don’t forget to jump in the leaf piles before composting. Gather sticks strewn across the landscape and build a teepee hideout. Cleaning up the debris won’t feel like work if you make it fun! Fall is tool maintenance time. Keeping pruner blades clean and sharp inhibits the spread of disease and reduces the risk of damaging plants. Clean soil off shovels and metal rakes and store tools in a dry location to prevent rusting.
grown in one area year after year, it plays host to previous diseases/pests allowing the problem to spread. Crop rotation takes away the host plant causing existing diseases/pests to die off. Crop rotation can also help to replenish the soil by introducing different plant families with varying nutrient requirements and growth habits. This can help return nutrients to the soil and improve soil structure. Look for a local seed exchange to share and acquire plants for your spring garden. Seed exchanges can give your garden a story through the interactions had among gardeners. Each seed variety you bring home comes with a past—you will provide its future. What a fun, communitybuilding experience for the whole family. While many people are singing the blues as winter approaches, gardeners know there are plenty of ways to continue enjoying the garden. Turn the work into play, bundle up and enjoy the crisp autumn air. KCL CYNTHIA DOMENGHINI is an instructor and coordinator for K-State’s horticultural therapy online certificate program.
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Journaling is a beneficial garden task. Make notes of garden successes/failures from the recent growing season and plan for your next garden. While mapping out your spring vegetable garden include plans to rotate your crops. Crop rotation is a practice intended to avoid spreading diseases from year to year. Some diseases and pests overwinter in the soil. If the same plant family is
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Kyle Davis will tell you that you can make a house out of just about anything despite the title of the A+E Networks’ show he stars in, “You Can’t Turn That Into a House.” The Alma native knew he wanted to “build stuff ” since he was a kid growing up in northeast Kansas. At age 16, he began building houses to learn every aspect of the process, laying the groundwork for his studies in architecture at the University of Kansas. “I fell in love with working with my hands and building the things I’ve designed,” he said. While designing and building houses in the Topeka and Manhattan areas after graduat-
ing from KU, Kyle met Missouri-based brothers Rehan Nana, a designer, and Taimoor Nana, a businessman, who share his love for the outdoors and for finding innovative ways to upcycle materials into usable products. The trio was discovered by the TV show’s production company Red Arrow Industries after turning an abandoned grain silo into a luxury lodge on property owned by the Nana family north of St. Joseph, Missouri. Since that first project together, Kyle, Rehan and Taimoor have transformed unusual items, like an old carnival trailer and an industrial garbage dumpster, into unique living spaces, including a guest home on the prop-
The Farley’s finished guest quarters provides sleeping space, a living area and a fully functioning kitchen and bathroom.
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erty of Kyle’s in-laws, John and Lori Farley, Bluestem Electric Cooperative members. The episode “In-Law Grain Bins” aired on Aug. 26 but can be viewed at www.fyi.tv/shows/ you-cant-turn-that-into-a-house/season-1/ episode-7. Kyle said his in-laws had frequently talked about adding guest quarters on their ranch, which is adjacent to the Konza Prairie, to accommodate visiting family members and a nephew who works as a ranch hand for the Farleys. They were looking to build a structure with two bedrooms, a living room, and a fully functioning kitchen and bathroom. “They wanted something that would blend in with the setting because it’s such a beautiful landscape. They didn’t just want to flop down a square shed out there,” Kyle said. Two grain bins sitting idle on a neighbor’s property a quarter mile down the road from the Farley’s appeared perfect for the project after inspecting it for rust and other wear and tear. Although Kyle, Rehan and Taimoor had previous experience transforming a grain bin into living space, this project proved to be a bigger challenge. “The first grain bin we did was already on location,” Kyle explained. “With this one, we needed to figure a way to get the bins where we
Kyle Davis, right, and his in-laws, John and Lori Farley, practice golf swings on top of the grain bin guest quarters.
From left: Rehan Nana, Kyle Davis and Taimoor Nana prepare to move two grain bins to the site where they will create a guest quarters on the ranch of John and Lori Farley, Bluestem Electric Cooperative members.
needed them. We couldn’t just load them into a pick-up truck and drive them down the road.” After measuring the dimensions of the grain bins, they contacted Bluestem Electric to determine the height of the power lines. “Initially we were going to unbolt the bins from the bottom and then we realized they would be too tall,” Kyle said. “Calling Bluestem first saved us from trying to take it apart in the middle of the road because they wouldn’t have fit under the lines.” The trio removed the top cones and disassembled the bottom rings on the grain bins to reduce their height before loading them onto a flatbed. With guide cars in front and behind and people stationed on either side walking with lead ropes attached for stability, the grain bins made the slow trek to the Farley’s property in about four to five hours. Kyle said the process for building unconventional living spaces compared to traditional homes is very similar no matter the building materials used—both require choosing the right location and working to meet all the needs of the clients within their budget. “I also try and make them as efficient as I can,” he said. Although never discussed prior to building that first grain bin lodge on the Nana family property, Kyle, Rehan and Taimoor were committed to recycling materials found on-site. “I don’t remember having a conversation about whether or not we should use the grain bin or use the wood from a barn that was there. It was more like ‘this wood is here we are definitely OCTOBER 2017
The Alma native knew he wanted to ‘build stuff’ since he was a kid growing up in northeast Kansas.
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going to use that,’” Kyle explained. “That was all of our mind-sets. We were going to utilize what was there and turn it into something great.” Kyle said when he was building homes back in 2004-2005 with a Topeka-area construction company, they used reclaimed barn wood before it was a thing. “I’ve probably spent more time working with reclaimed wood and reusing stuff throughout my career than I have building brand new stuff from scratch.” Also important to the trio is minimizing their impact on the surrounding animal habitats. “Ray worked in wildlife conservation as his career, and we’ve all grown up being out in nature and in the country,” Kyle said. “I grew up in the middle of a brome field in Alma so just being outside and having a love for nature and the animals and their habitat is a big part of our lives and our upbringing.” It’s not known yet whether the series will be renewed for a second season but Kyle said the feedback he’s received has been positive. “I’m really excited just for others to see what we’ve done. We’re A crisp-looking bedroom awaits company at the really trying to help people Farley’s “grain bin guest house.” look at things a little dif-
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The Farley’s guests enjoy a sun-drenched sitting area, top left, which is open to the dinning area, above, to create a warm, inviting space.
ferently, taking what they’re given and making it work.” The main thing he says he wants people to realize beyond the adage that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is to be limitless in determining something’s worth. “If you take a pile of junk, treat it right and take the time to figure out how to utilize it, you can have something amazing and beautiful,” Kyle said. Filming has wrapped up for the inaugural season of “You Can’t Turn That Into a House,” which airs at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays on FYI TV, with the season finale schedule to air on Oct. 14. KCL
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the stale outgoing cold air precools the incoming hot outdoor fresh air. Up to 75 percent of the energy in the air can be saved. A HRV is a simple system with a heat exchanger inside a cabinet and two separate blowers, one for incoming air and one for outgoing air. It has its own duct system drawing the stale indoor air usually from bathrooms and the kitchen. The incoming fresh air ducts often lead to the living room and hallway. In many climates, indoor humidity levels are also a concern. During summer, bringing in precooled humid air may not The design of the ERV unit uses a rotating heat exchanger to transfer both greatly improve comfort heat and moisture between two air flows. and may exacerbate allergies. Excessively dry air during winter can be uncomfortable for the skin the indoor humidity is recaptured. These and can cause other health problems. systems’ speed and run-time are controlled by a An energy recovery ventilation (ERV) humidistat or programmable timer. KCL system has a special heat exchanger to also transfer moisture. During the summer, the Send inquiries to James Dulley, Kansas Country Living, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 incoming fresh air is partially dehumidified by or visit www.dulley.com. the outgoing cool dry stale air. During winter,
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C O O K I N G M Y WAY H O M E
Reluctant ‘Fashionista’ Goes Behind Oscar Night’s Velvet Rope
BY R E B E C C A H O WA R D
By all accounts, I should have been over the
Rebecca Howard
a little. The second reaction is that it must have been the most fantastically unbelievable night of pure exciting bliss beyond compare granted to lucky, lucky me. For those who can’t comprehend how a country girl from Kansas lands herself on the red carpet, let me settle this matter by saying, if you are a journalist in the Los Angeles region, sooner or later there is a high probability you could end up at the Academy or the Emmy Awards (which I also attended but was handicapped to cover due to the fact I didn’t have a TV) or some other sort of movie premiere or celebrity junket, because television, filmmaking and celebrity are the undercurrent coloring every corner of the place. And, most likely, if you are in the business of writing any sort of story for any publication in Los Angeles, you will be encouraged — and even required — to emphasize the “Hollywood angle.” So while it’s a special night to get to attend and cover the Academy Awards, it does not elevate you to some special sort of chosen status. And, here’s one thing everyone ff 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated should know: Hollywood’s most glamff 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated ff 1 tsp. black pepper orous night has a very unglamorous ff Pinch cayenne side, and that is the side of the velvet ff 1 tsp. Kosher salt rope where I, and a few hundred other ff 3 Tbs. butter sweaty, anxious and yelling members ff 1 cup plain bread crumbs (Panko work well) ff 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
moon. I was a lifelong lover of film, from the days when my sister and I ran laps around the house outside in the dark in our flame-retardant nighties to keep ourselves awake for the late show on TV. Movies had always been one of my favorite things, a way to absorb wholly into a story on the big screen. I’d began early keeping my own personal catalog of favorite films, actors, actresses, directors and screenwriters. So you’d think, as I stood in my rented Oscar de la Renta gown on the legendary red carpet that I had watched on television my entire life, I would have been more excited. When I tell people I’ve been to the Oscars, I get a couple of reactions. One is they don’t believe me, which is understandable, but hurts
Movie Night Macaroni and Cheese ff 8 ounces elbow macaroni ff 3 Tbs. butter ff 3 Tbs. flour
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni to al dente (1 or 2 minutes shy of cooking time). Strain and place on a lightly oiled sheet pan. While the macaroni is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Continue to cook over low heat for 4 minutes stirring constantly. Add the milk, onion, mushrooms and bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Turn off the heat and add 3/4 of the aged cheddar and all of the other cheeses. Season with cayenne, salt and black pepper and fold in macaroni. Divide into 4 ramekins and top with remaining cheddar. Melt the butter in a sauté pan and toss bread crumbs and parsley to coat. Top the macaroni with bread crumb mixture. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven let stand for about 5 minutes. Serve.
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Oscar-statuette crackers topped with smoked salmon, baked potatoes dressed with caviar and gold-dusted popcorn are among the delicacies celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has served at Oscar night’s Governors Ball. But he also features such homestyle favorites as chicken pot pie and this macaroni and cheese, which I’ve adapted here by leaving out the black truffle oil and adding portabella mushrooms. Great for any movie night!
Somehow, by default, my young reporter self had ended up covering fashion for the newspaper where I worked, a gig that, in itself, fit me about as well as a halter top on a cow.
of the press — stuffed into gowns and tuxedoes — were standing. Somehow, by default, my young reporter self had ended up covering fashion for the newspaper where I worked, a gig that, in itself, fit me about as well as a halter top on a cow. I was expected to spot trends, comment on hem lengths and somehow size up — in fashionable terms — the hottest night in Hollywood. In the weeks leading up to Oscar night, I dutifully attended fashion show previews that hinted at everything from hairstyles to gown hues, and where fashion experts made the same prediction that they pretty much do every year — “This year’s awards will be a return to old Hollywood glamour.” Encouraged to keep up my own end of this sentiment, I rented a spangle-y green gown from a place called “One Night Affair,” (which a colleague mistakenly deemed “One Night Stand”). The likely decade-old gown, though lovely in its own sparkly, “Dynasty”-era way, gave me the look of a displaced game show hostess or tail-less mermaid, and throughout the evening dropped more than a few loose beads and sequins to the red carpet. I carried a sign, fashioned from a printer’s ruler, cardboard and black electrician’s tape that read on one side “WHO DESIGNED YOUR OUTFIT?” And the other, “WHO’S YOUR DATE?” I was expected to stand on bleachers outside L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium in the squarefoot space allotted me, wave my sign, outshout
the other paparazzi and reporters jammed into the corral with me, keep notes in a reporter’s notebook with one free arm, manage my dropping sequins and still enjoy Hollywood’s most glamorous night. Before long, though, I was as gobsmacked as I should have been, when I was but inches from the blue eyes that had been Hannibal Lecter’s. “Valenteeenohhhhhhh…” Anthony Hopkins hissed softly, politely obliging my sign’s question. Then, more…a black-laced Vanessa Redgrave wanted my opinion on her gown, legendary Clint Eastwood towered over me. They paraded by, lit up by camera flashes — the tiny, fluttering energy known as Jodie Foster, gossamer-bedecked Sharon Stone, Marisa Tomei, perky in black and white, Emma Thompson, cool in sea-green. And I’ll say, that, I did get a thrill from it all. But reality slapped me cold when, back in the newsroom, my editor, who had watched the fashion arrivals on television, rewrote my copy because it was not catty or cheeky enough to suit her. Still, I was the one who could say: I was there. KCL OCTOBER 2017
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Forgot Your Password? Expert tips for remembering the keys to your computer Setting complex passwords and changing them often may be a top cybersecurity recommendation, but how do you keep track of the darn things? Spend some time finding a way that works for you, suggests a panel of cybersecurity experts at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. They don’t offer one perfect solution. It’s more important, they say, to use a technique that works for you. Here are a few ideas to consider. ffMAKE THE PASSWORD SOMETHING YOU CAN REMEMBER, like the initials to a familiar
phrase or a line from a favorite poem or song. To change the password every few months, move to the next line or verse. Add a memorable number to make the password more complex.
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your fingerprint instead of a password. ffHAVING SEPARATE PASSWORDS FOR EVERY ACCOUNT can be a hassle, but doing so
helps thwart cybercriminals and keeps your information safe. At a minimum, separate your work and personal accounts and make sure that your critical accounts — computer, wireless router, bank have the strongest passwords. Cybersecurity experts recommend against writing down your passwords, but if that works best for you, keep that document locked in a safe place along with your passport, will and other valuable papers. Over time, more websites will be adopting multi-factor authentication. In some cases, the services may be available but are not required. Many email services offer two-step verification on an opt-in basis. Ask your financial institution, email provider and other online services if they offer multi-factor authentication or additional ways to verify your identity. To view additional cybersecurity tips, visit www.staysafeonline.org. KCL
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Passwords are complex, using a mix of upper and lower-case letters and special characters.
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Try this take-along snack for lunch boxes that packs a nutritional wallop.
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Spice things up by using chicken instead of ground beef for these family-friendly tacos.
Mexican Style “Totchos”
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ff 1 beef top round steak, cut 1-inch ff 1 medium green or red bell pepper, thick (about 1-1/2 pounds) cut into 1/4-inch strips Marinade: ff 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick ff 1/4 cup fresh lime juice ff 1/4 cup prepared mild salsa ff 2 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick ff 1 Tbs. chopped garlic ff 3/4 tsp. ground cumin ff 1 Tbs. olive oil ff 1/2 tsp. salt ff 1 tsp. ground cumin ff 1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper ff 1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper ff 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes Vegetables: ff 1/4 cup chopped green onions ff 2 Tbs. olive oil In small bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak over medium, ash-covered coals. For medium-rare (145 F), grill covered, turning once, 12-14 minutes (on gas grill over medium heat, 16-19 minutes). For vegetables: In large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, zucchini, cumin, salt and pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and green onions; cook and stir 1 minute. Carve steak into thin slices; season with salt, to taste. Serve with vegetables.
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