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ON THE COVER This is an exciting time to be part of the electric co-op industry, and your electric co-op will need a variety of skill sets to develop new technologies and infrastructure. I L L U S T R AT I O N B Y W AY N E S T R O O T
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(ISSN 0091-9586) OCTOBER 2018 VOL. 68, NO. 10 ©KANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC., 2018 WWW.KEC.COOP
Bruce Graham
Chief Executive Officer
Vicki Estes
Director of Communications, Editor
Carrie Kimberlin
Manager of Creative Solutions
to the co-op career world compared to my co-workers, many who have dedicated decades to the electric cooperative industry. I’ve barely reached my three-and-a-halfyear milestone as editor yet I feel as though I was born into the co-op family. That’s what co-ops are, really. Family. Just as family helps each other in times of need, co-ops aid other co-ops during crises. One example is how our Kansas co-ops send employees and equipment to other parts of the state— and country—after weather disasters create widespread outages. I compare it to extended relatives showing up at significant life events, bearing food and gifts, but most importantly offering support and encouragement. October is Co-op Month, and this month we highlight the uniqueness of co-op careers. There are many benefits to working for an organization that is member-led, locally-owned, provides a variety of jobs and is guided by the seven cooperative principles. Being part of the “family” is one such benefit. Read more about the co-op difference on Page 12. If you love photography and taking pictures of Kansas and Kansans, don’t miss Pages 20 and 21. Kansas Country I’M RELATIVELY NEW
Living has joined Rural Health Education and Services, a department at The University of Kansas Medical Center, in sponsoring the 13th Annual Rural Kansas Photography Contest. Our editorial team will choose one $100 grand-prize winning photograph from this year’s entries to be featured on the January 2019 cover of Kansas Country Living. The contest runs through Oct. 21 so start snappin’ those pics, and visit www.ruralhealth.kumc. edu for contest information. KCL
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OCT. 20 Craftique Craft Fair, Luray. Largest indoor craft festival around with more than 270 booths with antiques, handmade items, baked goods, collectibles, upcycled and junk items, food trucks and booths. Held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Admission is a nonperishable food item. Proceeds benefit the Luray Food Pantry. At Highway 281 and K-18 intersection, halfway between Hays and Salina, Facebook/luraycraftique. THROUGH OCT. 31 Walters Pumpkin Patch, Burns. Fall begins at this annual fall festival with pumpkin patch, corn maze and new attractions each year. 10001 N.W. U.S. Highway 77, 316-320-4150, www.thewaltersfarm.com. WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER Mr. Gourdman’s Pumpkin
Patch, Derby. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Largest variety of pumpkins and gourds around in all sizes and colors, plus hayrack rides, corn maze, playground, and Lil’ Rascals Clubhouse and movies. 3750 S. Dusty Rd., www.wichitaspumpkinpatch.com, 316-733-1887. OCT. 2 Kansas Public Health Association 1 Mile
Walk/5K Fun Run, Wichita. Everyone is invited to participate in this opportunity to be active and walk or run along the beautiful Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. Begins at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency. www.enrole.com/ wichita/jsp. OCT. 3-6 109th Annual Fair, Auburn. Toby’s Carnival
OCT. 5-7 Ribs and Bibs Music Festival, Topeka. Incredible music from country stars Jerrod Niemann, Big & Rich, Little Texas, John Michael Montgomery, Bellamy Brothers and others, plus kids activities and KCBS Masters Series BBQ competition. Takes place at Heartland Motorsports Park. 7530 S.W. Topeka Blvd., www. ribsandbibstopeka.com. OCT. 6 Shine and Show, Great Bend. This monthly
free car show offers a glimpse into the past. The show runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dillons. 4107 10th St. OCT. 6 Caney Celebration, Caney. From 3-9 p.m. in
returns to provide entertainment and traditions continue with exhibit entries and judging, plus egg toss, parade, car show and hot pickle eating contest. www.auburnfair.com.
downtown, join us for food, fun and games including a corn hole tournament, inflatables, a DJ and street dance and refreshments. See Caney Community Betterment Group on Facebook.
OCT. 3 Chili Cook-Off and Benefit Soup
OCT. 6 Old Settler’s Day, Kirwin. Celebrate with
Supper, Ness City. Events begin at 5 p.m. at the Community Building. Prizes will be awarded at 7 p.m. Live entertainment with local harmonica player Keith Burditt, and his band. Call Sandy at 785-798-3223. OCT. 5 SKIL Resource Center Customer Appreciation Picnic, Fredonia. Join the independent living center’s fun for a free meal, drawings and prizes. Friends welcome. Held at Grace First Assembly Church, 5-7 p.m. 1102 Washington, www.skilonline.com, call Ed at 620-378-4881. OCT. 5-7 Mountain Man Rendezvous, Canton. 25th
anniversary celebration of this pre-1840’s re-enactment and
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games, food, music, parade, 5K, horse show and demolition derby; event begins at 8 a.m. OCT. 6 Take a Ride on the Wild Side, Kirwin. Six- or 31-mile cycling event looping around Kirwin National Wildlife Reservoir. Get on your bike and enjoy the fall scenery and learn about the wildlife that lives in Northwest Kansas. Call Phillips County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 785-543-2321, www.phillipscountykansas. com. OCT. 6 Heroes, Hotrods and Motorcycles,
Wamego. Join us for fantastic vehicles, food, and “Street Rodding American Style” will be filming a TV episode that
day. All proceeds from this event, as well as the Replica Pedal Plane raffle, will go to Wamego High School Honor Flight. Judging from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Raffle and awards at 2 p.m. A special Veterans’ Reception is provided at the Wamego Senior Center at 501 Ash Street. This event coincides with Wamego’s great OZtoberFest so we invite you to spend a fun fall day in our beautiful town. For car show information call 785-456-3335 or 785-456-4930, www.honorflight.com, Facebook/WamegoHonorFlights.
the Red Barn Studio through Nov. 6. 212 S. Main, 785-2272217. OCT. 11-13 Historic Cemetery Walking Tours,
Garden City. Be a part of these guided historic walking tours of the Valley View Cemetery, including 12-15 gravesites and memorials, plus encounters with re-enactors portraying figures from southwest Kansas history. Tickets sold only in advance. Contact Steve Quakenbush at 620272-3664 or squakenbush@finneycounty.org.
OCT. 6 Lord’s Acre Benefit Dinner and Auctions,
OCT. 6-7 Frederic Remington
Festival, Whitewater. 5K run/walk, farm and craft market, car show, art show, ultimate frisbee tournament, medallion hunt, antique tractor and pickup pull, and more fun. www. whitewaterlib.info and click the Festival tab or look for Frederic Remington Festival on Facebook.
OCTOBER 13 Tisdale Lords Acre Sale
Conway Springs. Join us at the United Methodist Church for a dinner of pulled pork, chicken and noodles, Smoked pork or chicken and noodles scalloped potatoes, salads and dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Baked goods, handmade items and produce for sale. homemade pies from 5-6:45 p.m. Auction at 6:30 p.m. For information, call with auction at 7 p.m. 411 S. 8th. Tisdale Methodist Church 620-221-2607. 6.5 miles east of Winfield at 17507 US 160 Hwy.
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OCT. 6 Meet the Artists,
Ellis. A showcase of local artisans and their creations in the Community Room of Ellis Public Library. 907 Washington St., 913726-3464. OCT. 6 Bar K Bar Bonanza
Horse Fair, Lyons. All things horse. Shopping, vendors, demonstrations, used tack sale and more from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bar K Bar Arena. 1145 E 56 Highway, 620-257-5390. OCT. 7-NOV. 6 Artist in Residence, Lindsborg. Kayann Auscherman through Oct. 20 and Ray Troll in residence at
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Political Engagement Essential to Serving our Co-op Consumer-Members
BY B R U C E G R A H A M
someone suggest that elections are a waste of time, remind them of Aug. 7, 2018. And next time you question the importance of engagement in every election, remember the number 343. On the first Tuesday in August, 317,173 votes were cast in the Republican primary election and the margin of victory was just 343. Whether your candidates prevailed or not, the winner has to be the “get out and vote” campaign. Beyond strict party lines, many people have an issue or two that impacts a voting decision. That’s why the electric cooperatives created the Co-ops Vote campaign, a non-partisan effort, to remind candidates and elected officials, at all levels of government, that they must put rural America’s concerns front and center to earn our vote. It is particularly important in the Sunflower State because of our rural population trend. Johnson and Wyandotte counties surround the highly populated Kansas City metropolitan area where 32 of the 125 Kansas House members and 11 of the 40 state Senators reside. The population contrast is striking as you travel west. In fact, there are more legislators in the Kansas City area than represent the entire western half of the state. Co-ops Vote encourages all co-op members to participate in national, state and local elections while educating political candidates and elected officials about the important role played by electric cooperatives in their communities. As part of that program, KEC has been coordinating opportunities for candidates and incumbents to meet with electric cooperative leadership. These are opportunities to learn from—and about— each other. We held 28 different events across the state in the summer of 2016 and 13 more after the primary election that year. In 2017, there were another 13 gatherings. No two events were exactly the same. The most
NEXT TIME YOU HEAR
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Kansas has 1.8 million registered voters and if you aren’t one of them, the sign-up deadline is Oct. 16 in order to cast your ballot on Nov. 6.
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successful had an audience size that enabled one-on-one interactions. They often had a tour and some demonstrated the gear linemen wear for work. All of them included a presentation of the cooperative principles, an explanation of our not-for-profit status, and other unique cooperative features. Even though these were political events, we avoided partisanship. We made sure attendees knew that our interest was in a government that works. When our parents and grandparents set out to electrify rural Kansas, they didn’t ask the person next to them about economic or social policy; their economic policy was we need lights and labor-saving electricity. Their social policy was let’s do it together. We also want co-op consumer-members and opinion leaders to know our work is not done. Rural electrification isn’t something we did, it is something we are doing. Making a difference isn’t something we did, it is something we are doing. Your co-op’s top priority is providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity. But doing this job requires a lot more than stringing and maintaining power lines. It requires political engagement. That may seem far removed from our core mission, but it’s absolutely essential to serving you, our consumer-members. Kansas has 1.8 million registered voters and if you aren’t one of them, the sign-up deadline is Oct. 16 in order to cast your ballot on Nov. 6. Three-hundred and forty-three could have been the margin created by a few dedicated Kansans who motivated their friends and colleagues to go to the polls. It’s a reminder that when we all get involved, we can make things happen politically and in our local communities. Thank you for continuing to support your local electric cooperative, and we hope you will be back at the polls on Nov. 6! KCL BRUCE GRAHAM is Chief Executive
Officer of Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. in Topeka.
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THE SEARCH FOR a purposeful career can begin and end at your local electric cooperative. Those aren’t just words or wishes. Working toward a greater purpose is at the heart of the co-op business model. Electric co-ops are communityfocused organizations that deliver safe, reliable and affordable energy to the consumer-members they serve. This is an exciting time to be a part of the energy industry. Technology is continuously advancing, and consumers want more say in the way they manage their energy use. That means electric co-ops need a variety
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of skill sets to develop new technologies and infrastructure, keep the electric grid secure and power the lives and economy of our local communities. Here are four reasons why electric cooperative careers offer a unique opportunity to make a difference:
Member-Led
Because consumer-members lead and own the organization, co-op employees can take comfort knowing that the loyalty of their employer is with those served by the cooperative. “If you work for an investor-owned business, you might be helping people
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in your community, but more likely you’re helping stockholders who could live anywhere in the world,” says Adam Schwartz, founder of the consulting firm The Cooperative Way. “Co-ops, with the services they provide, can have a great impact on the quality of life in the local community.”
Locally-Owned
The best thing about an electric utility owned by its consumer-members is its focus will always be its local community. And that makes a difference to an employee, says Michelle Rinn, senior vice president of human resources at
the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. “People want to feel like they’re doing work that matters, like they’re contributing to the world at large,” she says. “For co-ops, that comes from a connection to the community and the fact that the folks you’re taking care of really are your neighbors, the people you go to church with or you see at the grocery store every day.” Rinn says that when it comes to a job that provides electricity, “That’s work that matters. Especially when there’s a storm and the lights go out.” Both Rinn and Schwartz agree that
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TOP 10 REASONS TO CONSIDER A CO-OP CAREER There are many ways to earn a paycheck, but some are more rewarding than others. Here are 10 reasons to consider an electric cooperative career:
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TECH-FOCUSED: Rapid advances in renewable generation, energy storage and smart grid technologies will change the way we use electricity.
BUSINESS ON A HUMAN SCALE: Cooperatives hold themselves to the
highest standards while still maintaining a close-knit, family-friendly working environment. Their smaller size and local control also gives co-ops flexibility to try new ideas to improve the service they provide.
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SUPPORT A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Electricity is one of our cleanest energy
sources, and as technology improves, electric cars, next-generation heating and cooling systems, etc. will reduce our reliance on less efficient forms of energy. RETIREMENT SECURITY: Co-op employees deliver a valuable service to their communities, and they’re rewarded for that dedication with outstanding retirement benefits. NATIONAL REACH: America’s 900-plus electric co-ops serve 47 states and
56 percent of our nation’s landmass. So whether you want to stay in your hometown or explore another part of the country, odds are there will be an electric co-op nearby.
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STABILITY: As our reliance on technology increases, so too will our demand
for electricity. As long as we need electricity, we’ll need workers to ensure it is safe, reliable and affordable. PRINCIPLES, NOT PROFIT: When you
work for an electric co-op, you’re working to serve your friends, family and neighbors who collectively own the co-op.
JOIN A GLOBAL MOVEMENT: More than 250 million people around the world earn their living working in co-ops, and generate approximately $2.5 trillion in global economic activity each year. COMPETITIVE PAY: You’ll enjoy excellent pay and benefits that can help you
achieve the American dream.
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COMMUNITY: Electric co-ops power our homes, schools, farms and businesses, and keep rural America connected to the global economy. KCL
electric co-ops also achieve a larger employment goal by providing jobs in smaller communities where they’re typically located. As long as people will need electricity, electric co-ops will help the local economy with a strong, stable business.
Variety of Jobs
The more than 900 electric co-ops in 47 states require a lot of different skill sets to keep the lights on. That means potential employment seekers could find work in construction, electrical equipment operation, engineering, customer service, communications and public relations, employee benefits coordination, software analysis and vehicle maintenance, to name a few. Schwartz says another high-tech co-op career is emerging as local economic development efforts begin to ask electric co-ops for help in providing high-speed broadband service for their communities. Rinn sees different advantages for employees depending on the size of their co-op. In larger cooperatives, a variety of professions are available. At smaller cooperatives, employees have the opportunity to flex multiple professional muscles in a single role. “At a really small co-op, people have to wear multiple hats,” she says. “You don’t come in and you’re just the accountant, or you’re just the receptionist, or you’re just the executive assistant. There’s the opportunity to work on a lot of different things and build a broad range of skills.”
Guided by Co-op Principles
The first modern co-op was formed in 1844 and developed a set of principles that guides co-ops today. Those include voluntary, open membership; democratic control by the membership; members’ economic participation; autonomy and independence; education and training; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for community. America’s electric cooperatives are looking for individuals to lead the charge in meeting our nation’s energy needs. Together, we can create a brighter future for all. To view current electric cooperative career opportunities in Kansas, visit www. kec.coop/careers. KCL PAUL WESSLUND writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, cooperatives.
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D E AR J I M : My old washing machine takes longer and longer to fill with hot water. This increases the time of the cycle. Does this waste energy and what should I do to fix it? – Regina G. D E AR R E G I NA: A washing machine that fills slowly uses little
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additional energy. The motor won’t start anyway until it is filled. The water in the washer will tend to cool off while it fills slowly and this may affect cleaning. A clogged strainer screen at the inlet is likely your problem. Turn off the water valves behind the washer. Unscrew the hose to the washer and remove the screen. Carefully clean off the deposits and replace it. KCL
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OCT. 12-13 Post Rock Limestone “Hands-On”
Workshop, Lucas. Participants will work with Bluestem Quarry and Stone Works of Lucas to rebuild a stone wall that needs major repair. Fee includes quarry tour, lunches, and Friday evening social and educational event. Grassroots Art Center, 213 S. Main. 785-525-6118, www. grassrootsart.net or email grassroots@wtciweb.com. OCT. 13 City Market Fall Fest, St. Marys. Shop
locally; support the community. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the George J. Perry Memorial Armory. 110 S. 5th St. www. facebook.com/groups/stmaryscitymarket. OCT. 13 Coronado Heights Run, Lindsborg. Begins
at 7:30 a.m. at Main Street and Lincoln. 785-227-8687.
OCT. 13 Lords Acre Sale, Tisdale. S moked pork or chicken and noodles dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Baked goods, handmade items and produce for sale. Auction at 6:30 p.m. 6.5 miles east of Winfield at 17507 US 160 Highway, 620-221-2607.
Volland Rd. http://thevollandstore.com/third-annualvintage-motorcycle-show-the-age-of-elegance. OCT. 20 United Methodist Lord’s Acre, Burden. Country store and bakery sale begins at 4 p.m. with handcrafted items; delicious home-cooked meal from 5-7 p.m., plus an auction packed with fantastic items beginning at 7 p.m. 118 E. 6th St., 620-262-6496. OCT. 20 Harperfest, 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. 20 Fall Soup Dinner, Junction City. Enjoy a variety of soups and desserts, and a bake and craft sale at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Active duty military eat free; free-will donations are appreciated. Money raised supports the cemetery maintenance fund. Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. 9719 Clarks Creek Rd. Contact Lynn at 785-482-3213.
OCT. 14 150th Anniversary of the Central Branch
Rails, Waterville. Activities include rail rides, music entertainment, living history performers, pony/wagon rides, lunch at Weaver Hotel/ food vendors and more from 1-5 p.m. Marshall County RR Historical Society, 785-799-4294.
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OCT. 18 Classical Cello and Piano Recital, Manhattan. Dr. Anne Clark and Alicia Willard will perform sonatas by Francoeur, Franck, Rachmaninoff and Paganini’s “Variazioni di Bravura” at 7 p.m., Manhattan Arts Center. 1520 Poyntz Ave., 785-537-4420, www. manhattanarts.org. OCT. 20-21 Time Machines III: The Age of Elegance, Alma. A selection of extraordinary vintage bikes curated by Tom Strongman, plus food, music and fun. This is the gallery’s third year of celebrating vintage motorcycles with a selection of bikes plus food and music. From 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Four scenic routes to Volland. Ride your bike and display it on the lawn! 24098
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The Plant Name Game
BY C Y N T H I A D O M E N G H I N I , P H . D .
AS AN UNDERGRADUATE student studying horticulture, I developed a love-hate relationship with plant identification courses. To do well in the courses, students had to successfully identify hundreds of plants and spell both the common and botanical names correctly. Some students believed this exercise to be unimportant due to the availability of plant databases online. On the contrary, understanding plant names can be useful for gardeners.
Cynthia Domenghini, Ph.D.
When ordering plants, if you use the botanical name you can be certain you will get the plant you intended.
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Binomial Nomenclature
Botanical names are assigned to plants with a twoword classification system developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s. The first word references the genus (class) and the second is the specific epithet (a subordinate unit within a genus). The names are chosen by the scientist who identified the plant initially. Latin was selected as the language for the plant names because it was a commonly understood language making the system accessible to much of the population. Botanical names are printed in italics with the first letter of the genus capitalized and the specific epithet lowercase. Although botanical names can be difficult to pronounce, they are universally accepted as the unique identification for each plant. When ordering plants, if you use the botanical name you can be certain you will get the plant you intended. By learning a little Latin, you can often discover plant features just by the name. For example, a plant with the specific epithet ‘compacta’ will be a compact plant. ‘Grandiflora’ indicates the plant will have large or grand flowers.
the genus and specific epithet identifies the plant is a hybrid of species. The gardener can’t be sure from the name alone, however, which species were crossed to create the hybrid.
Common Names
Common names are typically given to well-known plants. Compared with learning Latin, using common names may appear to be the easier route for discussing plants. The problem with this system is the common names are not unique to specific plants and can be misleading. One example of this confusion is the asparagus fern (Asparagus species). The common name suggests this plant is a fern, and the leaflets do have a fern-like quality. In fact asparagus fern is a member of the lily family. A single plant could have multiple common names depending on geographic location. Rudbeckia fulgida is referred to by some as blackeyed Susan while others know it as coneflower. Coneflower is also a common name for Echinacea purpurea. Common names are not italicized or underlined and are written in all lowercase letters unless there is a proper noun in the name. Many plants do not have a common name and portions of the botanical name have become the common way to reference them. You may be surprised how many botanical names you already know. Learning to spell the names correctly is a whole different issue. KCL CYNTHIA DOMENGHINI is an instructor and coordinator for K-State’s horticultural therapy online certificate program.
Variations
Botanical names can also include a plant’s cultivar or variety. The name cultivar indicates a plant has been cultivated, or altered by humans. The cultivar is written in single quotes after the specific epithet, with the first letter capitalized and no italics. Plant varieties are versions of a plant with alterations that occurred naturally. A plant variety is indicated with the abbreviation ‘var’ written before the variety name in lowercase italics. A botanical name with an ‘x’ between
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You can distinguish plant species in your garden by including the botanical name on your labels. Notice the botanical name is underlined when handwritten.
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Friday Night Lights & Weekend Highlights
Harvesting at sunset, photographed by Kathy Anderson of Jamestown. Photo taken in Republic County. This photo received first place in the category in 2017.
Get Snappin’
Shutterbugs Kansas Country Living has joined Rural Health Education and Services, a department at The University of Kansas Medical Center, in sponsoring the 13th Annual Rural Kansas Photography Contest. The magazine’s editorial team will choose one $100 grand-prize winning photograph from all of the entries to be featured on the January 2019 cover of the magazine. “We started this contest to allow amateur and professional photographers to help showcase the beauty found in rural Kansas communities,” says Joyce Grayson, director of Rural Health Education and Services. Rural Health Education and Services was established in 1990 to improve the availability and number of health care providers in rural
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Kansas. The photos submitted through the years have helped Rural Health Education and Services promote the rich history and beauty of Kansas to the state’s future healthcare providers. “Kansas Country Living supports Kansas electric cooperatives in helping improve rural communities and the lives of their consumer-members, so sponsoring this photography contest fits perfectly with our mission,” says Vicki Estes, editor, Kansas Country Living. “We’re excited to help showcase the photography skills of Kansans along with the stunning scenes and settings that make Kansas unique."
Submissions for the contest will be accepted through Oct. 21, 2018. The contest is open to Kansas residents and individuals who work in Kansas ages 18 and older. There are six categories for shutterbugs to enter, including the new State of the Storm category this year: ffSTATE OF THE STORM NEW – Capture Kansas weather in all its glory (e.g., storms, rain, wind, snow, ice, clouds).
Wildlife & Critters
Humming about the flowers, photographed by Denise Riebau of Olathe. Photo taken in Johnson County. This photo received second place in the category in 2017.
ffKANSAS LANDSCAPES – Wow us with a beauti-
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hero in your community. Grab your camera and shoot a portrait or casual shot and provide a few sentences on why this healthcare hero has earned his/her cape (individuals or a group of any healthcare providers or first responders). This category will also be shared through Rural Health Education and Services’ social media channels, and we will tag the organization in the post.
ffFRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS & WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
– People in action! Give us a glimpse into the perks of what life as a Kansan is like during the downtimes (e.g., road trips, memorial runs/ walks, athletic events, parades, festivals, rodeos, pep rallies, ice cream socials, carnivals, cookouts, ceremonies, cooking, hiking, biking, water skiing, camping, farming, fishing, hunting).
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Cowboy at the rodeo, photographed by Lacey Jenkins of Elkhart. Photo taken in Morton County. This photo received second place in the category in 2017.
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OCT. 20 Fall Festival, Woodbine. Free-will donation dinner, parade, apple dessert contest, car/tractor show, free games and activities, hay ride, bounce house, 50/50 raffle from 2-8 p.m. 785-257-3239. OCT. 26-28 Fall Book Sale, Lawrence. Get your
shelves ready for winter hibernation without busting your budget—all 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks priced $2 or less. We’ve got an entire room filled with books for babies, kids and young adults. The sale runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. 707 Vermont, 785-843-3833, www. lplfriends.org. OCT. 27 Haunted Tours, Ellis. See the haunted side of Walter P. Chrysler’s Boyhood Home and Museum from 7-10 p.m., 102 W. 10th St., Facebook/Get Ellis. OCT. 27 Zoo Boo, Great Bend. B ring the whole family
for some safe trick-or-treating fun. No admittance fee. Brit Spaugh Zoo, 2123 Main St., www.visitgreatbend.com.
OCT. 27 Sons of Serendip, Dodge City. Q uartet of keyboard, harp, cello and tenor. Saturday at 7 p.m. Dodge City Civic Center, 620-225-4044. OCT. 27-28 Peddler’s Market, Garden City. A
large antique and craft show with many handmade items, lots of antiques and very limited direct sales business. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Finney County Exhibition Building, 409 Lake Ave., Facebook/ peddlersmarketgardencitykansas. OCT. 28 Trail Ride at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge,
Canton. Capture the beauty of our prairie in the Smoky Hills by horseback. Call The Friends of Maxwell at 620628-4455, www.maxwellwildliferefuge.com. OCT. 28 Czech Fall Festival, Munden. This free-will
donation event includes a basket dinner at noon and the Brad Husak Polka Band performing from 2-5 p.m. Facebook/Republic County Czech Club-Rep Co, Ks. OCT. 31 Halloween Spooktacular, Phillipsburg. An afternoon of deliciously frightening fun with costume contest, hot dogs and hot cider, hay rack rides and trick or treating with the local businesses. At 4 p.m. on the Phillips County Courthouse Square. Contact Phillipsburg Chamber and Main Street at 785-543-2321, www. phillipsburgchambermainstreet.com.
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NOV. 2-4 Gathering in the Grove, Art Show and
Sale, Council Grove. Friday from 5-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday from 1-4 p.m. 303 W. Main, look for us on Facebook. NOV. 3 Country Holiday Extravaganza, Tisdale. A ctivities, craft fair, Santa and Mrs. Claus, carriage rides from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors contact jbrothers5846@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook at Tisdale Country Holiday Extravaganza. NOV. 3 Holiday Craft Fair, Lincoln. The Lincoln Business Women sponsor this event held at Lincoln Grade School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 785-531-1029 or 785-524-4075. NOV. 10 Veterans Day Lunch and Program, Blue
Rapids. Held at the Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a parade at 1:30 p.m. 04 Public Square. NOV. 10 Underground Tours, Ellinwood. The Kansas Explorers Club is inviting you for a tour of the original underground tunnels and the newly-excavated tunnels. We’ll share the password with you to get to the tavern under the Historic Wolf Hotel for drinks and their famous pan-fried chicken dinner. For the full tour, meet in front of the Historic Wolf Hotel by 5 p.m. Don’t forget to register! 1 N. Main, www. kansassampler.org/specialevents.15.php. NOV. 17-18 Boot Hill Train Show, Dodge City. Fun for the whole family. Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. W estern State Bank Expo, 11333 Highway 283, Facebook/Boot Hill Model Railroad Club. NOV. 18 Holiday Show by Zeta Mu, Russell. Check out
the crafts, vintage and food booths at the 4-H Building and Recreation Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 702 Fairway Dr. NOV. 24 Home for the Holidays Festival and Parade. S tart your Christmas season with a lighted parade, cookie contest, store specials, tree lighting, ice skating and more! 1400 Main St., Great Bend, 620-793-4111.
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‘Tis the Season to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin Recipe BY R E B E C C A H O WA R D
English muffins and even pumpkin spice flavored breakfast cereal may be an over-reaching—and even unappetizing—saturation of pumpkin. But America has a long history with pumpkins. American Indians cultivated the first pumpkins from those originating in Central America, according to “The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink” (Oxford University Press, 2007). A recipe for stewed pumpkin, to which butter, vinegar and spices, such as ginger, were added, Rebecca Howard was one of America’s earliest recipes, published in “New England Rarities Discovered,” in 1672. Pumpkin’s versatility makes it a draw for cooking. I’ve made my share of traditional pumpkin goodies—pies (even using fresh pumpkin roasted in the oven), pumpkin mousse layered with crushed gingersnaps, and muffins, cakes, cheesecakes and drop cookies with all the familiar spices—allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. And I’ve also made some less-traditional pumpkin recipes: pumpkin ice cream using grated fresh ginger; savory pumpkin muffins with cheddar cheese spiced only with cayenne and black pepper and topped with toasted pumpkin seeds; a healthy pumpkin smoothie made with frozen bananas; and even a warming pumpkin soup with black beans and curry powder. Whether you like pumpkin flavored with the familiar spices or are up for new twists and tastes for the golden gourd, there seems no limit for what you can make with it. In her book “101 Seasonal fall flavors meld in this recipe. Spread it on toast or use it Things To Do With Pumpkin” (Gibbs to make a rich, darker version of pumpkin pie! Recipe courtesy Becky Smith, 2015), author Eliza Cross presWalters of Walters’ Pumpkin Patch (www.thewaltersfarm.com). ents a range of recipes using canned ff 4 cups canned pumpkin ff 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon or fresh pumpkin, including pumpkin ff 3 1/2 cups sugar ff 1/4 tsp. ground allspice white chocolate truffles, pumpkin beigff 1 1/2 cups honey ff 1/2 tsp. cloves nets, pumpkin pecan maple granola, ff 1 cup orange juice ff 1/2 tsp. salt pumpkin potato and bacon hash, pumpkin risotto and pumpkin turkey In a large heavy pot, mix all ingredients together and cook to 190 F on a candy thermomenchiladas. eter, stirring occasionally. Ladle into clean, sterilized jars, seal with lids and invert for 5 minutes. Turn jars back over (be careful — jars will be hot). Allow to cool completely. Becky Walters of Burns also makes a wide array of pumpkin recipes, from To make pie filling with this recipe: Mix full batch of prepared pumpkin butter with 3 dog biscuits (she calls “puppy treats”) beaten eggs and 1 can of evaporated milk. Bake filling in 2 unbaked pie shells at 350 F for about 90 minutes or until filling is set. Makes 2 pies. to pumpkin bread, pumpkin bread pudding and jarred pumpkin butter Note: Pumpkin Butter can also be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator. and pumpkin salsa. She prefers canned pumpkin for most recipes, except for (and even still today), I spent a lot of upclose and personal time with pumpkins, removing their seeds and “innards,” as I hollowed and hallowed my share of Halloween jack-o’-lanterns. I know what makes pumpkins “great.” And I know I’m not alone. Pumpkins, those glowing golden-orange squash that represent what is festive and tasty about fall, bring with them everything from decorative possibility to delicious recipe. The first sign of pumpkin-orange after long, hot summers can bring a sort of sweet relief, heralding lower temps and fall festiveness (like cool whipped cream-topped slices of pie) to come. It does seem every year, we can’t wait for it. I saw my first Halloween decorations this past summer in late July. By late August, Starbucks rolled out its annual Pumpkin Spice Latte. By Sept. 1, the fall corral has been opened and we willingly—and gleefully—gallop through toward all things pumpkin (until late November when, as one grocery store clerk told me, cranberries and peppermint take over). As much as I’m a pumpkin fan, I have to say, we’ve seen evidence of it going too far. Pumpkin toaster pastries, pumpkin-spice M&Ms, pumpkin
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Picked up extra cans of pumpkin this season? Try these ideas: ff Add some to pancake or doughnut batter. ff Stir a spoonful into oatmeal or spread on bagels for breakfast. ff Add more veggie power by mixing it into chili or stew. ff Thicken pasta sauces or use as part of a lasagna filling. ff Mix into mashed potatoes — or macaroni and cheese. the fresh pumpkin chunks she uses in the salsa, which also includes tomatoes, cilantro, onions and green peppers. There is good reason Walters knows her way around a pumpkin—she and her husband, Carroll, run Walters’ Pumpkin Patch, located between Burns and El Dorado on Highway 77. The pumpkin patch began in the 1980s on her husband’s family farm. “It started as a hobby, but by 2004, we had registered with the State of Kansas and decided we were going to do a business with this pumpkin patch,” Walters says. About 30,000 visitors come each year to visit Walters’ Pumpkin Patch during its seven-week season to check out their pumpkins growing on 30 acres. Reader’s Digest recently named it the best pumpkin patch in Kansas. Walters’ fresh pumpkin salsa is sold seasonally at the pumpkin patch in specially designed pumpkinshaped jars. But you don’t have to have a pumpkin patch to cook with fresh pumpkin (see tips on selecting and cooking with fresh pumpkin on these pages), and you don’t even have to have fresh pumpkin to make a delicious recipe. “I believe in canned pumpkin,” Walters says. Her pumpkin butter recipe (shared on Page 24) is a thick, darkly-rich version, made with canned pumpkin, sweetened with honey and flavored with orange juice and spices. The pumpkin butter can also be used to make pumpkin pies. And Walters also believes she knows why pumpkins are so beloved. “It’s the season,” she says. “Pumpkins, gourds and squash are just symbolic.” KCL REBECCA HOWARD grew up in Kansas and has written for the Los Angeles Daily News, the Los Angeles Times and LA Parent Magazine, and currently writes the food blog, “A Woman Sconed.”
FRESH PUMPKIN TIPS – From “101 Things To Do With Pumpkin” By Eliza Cross (Gibbs Smith, 2015) ff When picking out pumpkins for
cooking, look for smaller pie pumpkin varieties which are sweeter and smoother-textured than those grown for carving Jack-o’-lanterns. ff Select a firm, unbruised pumpkin with
consistent color and a sturdy stem;
be sure to check the bottom of the pumpkin to make sure the base is undamaged. ff Always scrub the outside of the
pumpkin with warm water and a vegetable brush before cooking.
ff Use a metal ice cream scoop, serrated
grapefruit spoon, or melon baller to remove stringy pulp from inside a pumpkin. ff One 8-inch diameter pie pumpkin will
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SAFETY
THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER marks the end of daylight saving time. Sunday, Nov. 4, is the day we return to standard time by setting our clocks back one hour before 2 a.m. It’s also a perfect time to perform a safety check in and around your home. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds everyone of the simple life-saving habit of changing the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. By doing so, you can help reduce the more than 360,000 fires in homes each year. Did you know there are roughly 2,200 deaths and 11,000 emergency-room related injuries each year? Proper installation, operation and maintenance of smoke alarms reduce the risk of property damage, injuries and death. You can also install a smoke alarm that has a sealed-in battery that will last 10 years. In addition to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms should also be checked this same weekend. Carbon monoxide is the invisible killer— it’s a colorless, odorless gas and it can kill within minutes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, just 42 percent of households report having a working carbon monoxide alarm. If you are not one of them, considering purchasing this life-saving device. You can find them for less than $50, a bargain to potentially save a life. Changing the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms is the easiest way to ensure protection of your loved ones and your home in the event of a fire. The CPSC suggests the following tips for optimum operation of your smoke and CO detectors: ffPlace smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms.
ffConsider interconnected smoke alarms that are
connected to each other by a hard wire or by wireless technology. If one alarm is triggered, all interconnected alarms in the home sound, alerting consumers to the fire earlier.
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Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors every six months to protect your loved ones and your home.
smoldering. There are also dual sensor smoke alarms that have both ionization and photoelectric sensors in one unit. ffCarbon monoxide alarms should be installed
on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area.
ffTest smoke and carbon monoxide alarms once
a month to make sure they are working.
ffHave a fire escape plan and practice it with
your family.
ffA smoke alarm can’t save lives if everyone
doesn’t know what to do when it sounds. Have two ways to get out of each room and set a prearranged meeting place outside.
ffChildren and the elderly can sleep through
the sound of a smoke alarm and not hear it go off, so a caregiver needs to be prepared to help others get out of the house.
ffAnd remember, once you are out of the house,
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ffInstall both photoelectric and ionization smoke
alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are generally more responsive to flaming fires while photoelectric detectors are generally more responsive to fires that begin with a long period of
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Greek-Style Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
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Red wine vinegar adds a pleasantly sharp taste to this easy sweet potato side dish.
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to chill, chili is versatile and nutritious.
Chipotle Pumpkin Black Bean Chili A seasonal favorite when the weather begins
ChocolatePumpkin Cake
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Olive oil is not just for savory dishes. It adds flavor to succulent desserts.
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a handful of ingredients and seasonings.
HoneyBalsamic Glazed Salmon This quick and tasty main dish requires only
ff 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard ff 1 clove garlic, minced ff pinch of chili pepper flakes ff 1 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon (optional)
Honey-Balsamic Glazed Salmon ff 1 salmon filet (about 2 pounds) ff 1/2 tsp. salt ff 1/4 tsp. pepper ff 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar ff 2 Tbs. honey
Heat oven to 400 F. Season salmon with salt and pepper; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic and chili pepper flakes; brush over salmon. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until fish just starts to flake easily with fork. Sprinkle with chopped tarragon, if desired.
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Tips: Substitute maple syrup for honey, if desired. Omit chili flakes and season with freshly ground pepper.
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2/ 3 cup plus /3 Tbs. pumpkin
ff 1/4 tsp. baking powder
ff
ff 1/2 tsp. salt
ff 1 tsp. cocoa powder
Chocolate-Pumpkin Cake ff 2 eggs ff 8 ¹/3 Tbs. sugar ff 8 ¹/3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil ff 8 ¹/3 Tbs. flour
Heat oven to 350 F. Mix eggs with sugar thoroughly and beat until bubbles form. Slowly add in olive oil while continuing to stir mixture.
ff 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
ff 1 cup no-salt-added canned chicken broth
ff 1 cup canned pureed pumpkin
Chipotle Pumpkin Black Bean Chili ff 1 onion, chopped
ff 1 can no-salt-added canned black
ff lime wedges, for serving
ff 2 green onions, finely chopped
ff salt, to taste
ff 1 tsp. brown sugar
ff 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, finely chopped
added chicken, drained
ff 1 can (12 1/2 ounces) no-salt-
beans, drained and rinsed
ff 1 rib celery, chopped ff 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped ff 3 cloves garlic, minced ff 1 tsp. ground cumin ff 1 tsp. dried oregano ff 1/4 tsp. ground pepper ff 2 Tbs. tomato paste
canned diced tomatoes
ff 1 can (28 ounces) no-salt added
In Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, celery, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper. Cook, stirring, 5-8 minutes, or until vegetables soften. Add tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, black beans, chicken, chipotles and brown sugar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour, or until chili thickens. Add salt, to taste. Garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges.
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Kalamata olives
ff ¹/3 cup sliced pitted
ff 1 tomato, chopped
romaine lettuce
ff 1 cup shredded
sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
ff 2 pounds sweet potatoes,
Greek-Style Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
ff 1/2 tsp. salt
ff 2 cloves garlic, minced
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Red Wine Dressing ff 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil ff 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil ff 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar ff 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar ff 2 Tbs. chopped ff 1 tsp. dried oregano fresh parsley ff 1/2 tsp. dried mint ff 1 tsp. honey
ff 1 clove garlic, minced
ff 1/4 tsp. pepper ff 1/4 tsp. pepper
ff 1/4 tsp. salt
Pour into cake mold lined with baking paper and bake 15 minutes.
Add flour, cocoa powder, salt, pumpkin and baking powder; using whisk, mix well. Let cool and remove cake from mold.
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Heat oven to 400 F. To make Red Wine Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, parsley, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. To assemble Roasted Sweet Potato Salad: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, mint, garlic, salt and pepper; toss with potatoes until well-coated. Arrange in single layer on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Roast about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and tender. Arrange sweet potatoes on serving platter. Top with lettuce, tomato and olives; drizzle with dressing. Tips: For traditional Greek flavor, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving. Alternatively, cut sweet potatoes into wedges. COURTESY BERTOLLI
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