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Special Military Active Recreational Travelers (SMART) celebrates veteran’s sacrifices through travel and fellowship by visiting different destinations, caravan style. The national and Kansas chapters hope to recruit more members and return to the road soon.
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Persistent hunters are determined to bring back quail and pheasant numbers in Kansas. Writer Kenneth Kieser describes his Kansas hunt experiences and sees a bright future for pheasant and quail hunting.
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is gearing up to giveaway Kansas homegrown and homemade goodies. To conclude our yearlong celebration of Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.’s 80th anniversary, we want to share your holiday and/or winter photos in the pages of our December issue. THE DEADLINE TO SEND US YOUR FAVORITE PICS IS 5 P.M. ON NOV. 10.
You can either scroll through your archived photos already saved in your phone or take a few new photos and submit them — there is no date requirement for when the photos were taken. The photos must be high resolution, so when sending from a phone select “actual size” or “original.” Include your name, name of your electric co-op and where the photos were taken — especially important for scenic photographs so we can showcase the beauty of our state. For photos we publish in the December issue, the photographer will receive a From the Land of Kansas Konza or Bluestem gift box, each containing products from Kansas farmers, ranchers or agribusinesses. Kansas Country Living staff enjoyed flipping through issues of the magazine dating back to the 1950s to find a few
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Share your holiday and winter photos with Kansas Country Living by emailing photos@kansascountryliving.com. Submit your photo BY NOV. 10 AT 5 P.M. and, if your photo is published in the December issue, you will receive a From the Land of Kansas holiday gift box. Include the photographer’s name, name of subjects (if you want them identified), name of your electric co-op, and where in Kansas the photo was taken. (Photos must be at least 300 pixels per inch.)
recipe throwbacks to share this month and next. It seems my formative years were considered the “age of gelatin” when cooks encased a variety of edibles in transparent and wobbly shapes. In case you want to add it to your Thanksgiving table this year, the recipe for “Jellied Turkey Mousse” is reprinted on Page 27 from the November 1963 issue of Kansas Electric Farmer, the precursor to Kansas Country Living. (Let me know how it turns out.) Happy Thanksgiving!
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THROUGH JAN. 28 “Ubuhle Women Beadwork and the Art of Independence,” Logan. T he exhibit showcases a new form of bead art, the ndwango (cloth), developed by a community of women living and working together in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hansen Museum, 110 W. Main Street. EVERY SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER Pool
Tournament, Fredonia. D oors open at 2:30 p.m., play begins at 3:15 p.m. VFW, 10283 Harper Road, 620-636-1526. NOV. 3 Winter Interest in the Landscape Webinar, Virtual. B eat winter garden boredom in your garden through the texture, color and movement of plants that will bring year round beauty to your landscape. Webinar from noon-1 p.m. hnr.k-state.edu/ extension/info-center/k-state-garden-hourwebinar-series/k_state_garden_hour.html. NOV. 3-DEC. 10 Photography Exhibit/
Competition, Fredonia. D rop off by Nov. 11. Stone House Gallery. NOV. 6 Banner Art Auction, Great Bend.
S upport wonderful downtown Great Bend at the Banner Art Auction complete with a ribeye dinner from 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets required. Melissa at Downtown Vision 620-276-0891. NOV. 6 Beta Epsilon-Alpha Delta Kappa
NOV. 7 Mt. Ayr Street Market, Alton.
irect Sales and hand-crafted vendors event. D 602 Mill Street. NOV. 12-13 Beauty and the Beast,
Fredonia. B egins at 7 p.m., livestream available on Facebook. Fredonia High School, Search Fredonia Jr/Sr High Theater Dept. on Facebook. NOV. 12-13 Retail Open Houses and Soup Supper, Fredonia. L ocal businesses will be open with holiday specials, door prizes and refreshments. NOV. 13 One Stop Christmas Shop,
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Benton. E njoy home-cooked lunch while perusing gift options from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 14300 S.W. 20th St., Samantha Kessler 316882-8126, bentononestopchristmasshop@ gmail.com. NOV. 13 Explore GB Month: Open
House, Great Bend. S ee new or holiday products by shopping participating stores. NOV. 13 Mill Street Market, Alton.
Osborne County Community Foundation. osbornccf.org. NOV. 13 Sip ‘N Shop, Garden City. S hop
downtown merchants while enjoying special holiday beverages and spirits from 1-5 p.m. Downtown Vision 620-276-0891. City. T his event recognizes the Finney County educators who go above and beyond in inspiring and educating youth. Event from 6-9 p.m. The Clarion Hotel, Myca at 620-276-3264.
NOV. 6 Craft Show, Osborne. F ind gifts for
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Bend. E njoy mingling with mimosas through participating stores for holiday shopping. NOV. 6 Kruise-In, Garden City. H osted by the Kansas Kruisers from 6-8 p.m. to honor the Garden City VFW veterans.
NOV. 20 Sugarplum Market Crafts and More, Hill City. L et the Sugarplum take care of your holiday food, décor and gift needs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fairgrounds, S. Hwy. 283. NOV. 20-21 Boothill Model Railroad Club Train Show, Dodge City. T rain layouts and vendors, Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 11333 Highway 283, Western State Bank Expo Center, Henry Turner 620-2714306, hat9@cox.net or cwht@cox.net.
Craft Show, Basehor. H omemade crafts by almost 96 crafters from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds help local teachers provide scholarships and financial assistance to students and local organizations. everyone on your list. Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Osborne High School Gym, 219 N. Second St.
4886, search Protection Township Library on Facebook.
NOV. 18 Crystal Apple Awards, Garden
Turkey Day, Great Bend. F ind the hidden turkeys in participating businesses and get a special or discount at participating stores. NOV. 20 Soup Supper and Tablescapes,
Protection. C ome to the table for soup and dessert served from 2-6 p.m. Free-will donations will go toward new picnic tables and electronic charging stations. View beautifully decorated tables throughout the building. Protection Township Library, 620-622-
Friday, Great Bend. G et Black Friday deals in participating stores. NOV. 27 Cookie Contest, Great Bend.
T aste each participating business’ cookie and vote for your favorite. While you shop, register to win great prizes. NOV. 27 Explore GB Month: Small
Business Saturday, Great Bend. S hop Small Business Saturday and mark items off your holiday list. NOV. 27 Holiday Gift Fair, Downs. G ifts
for young and old alike! Downs Memorial Hall, 500 Morgan Ave.
NOV. 27 Home for the Holidays Festival
and Parade, Great Bend. E njoy the holidays in downtown Great Bend from 10 a.m.9 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. with events to follow including Mayor’s Tree Lighting and free hot dogs, hot chocolate and ice skating. NOV. 27 Miracles on Second Street,
Wetmore. S anta, soup and activities begin at 4 p.m. NOV. 27 Santa’s Around the World,
Great Bend. C ome tell Santa what’s on your Christmas wish list and view the beautiful artwork of Loretta Miller with her 24 life-sized Santas representing countries and regions around the world. Santasaroundtheworld.com.
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to read the SMART RVing article on Page 12 and not be stirred by the description of the veteran walking in a Branson, Missouri, parade and his determination to carry on after falling. Regardless of this gentleman’s injury, he would not give up or give in. Rather, he took care of business and fought through the challenge. That story could be describing just about any veteran, regardless which branch of military and the years or decades served. Veterans share qualities that serve them well in service to our country and translate well to the civilian workplace. f CHARACTER — Veterans are bound by the virtues of honor, courage, commitment, loyalty and integrity.
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f TRUST — A critical component for mission
success, trust is at the foundation of a veteran’s character.
f ACCOUNTABILITY — No excuses. Individual
accountability is something service members expect of themselves and take pride in.
f LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWSHIP — Intense leader-
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In November 2020, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association launched its “Vets Power Us” initiative to recruit, hire and honor our military veterans. With more than 40% of veterans coming from our rural communities, facilitating the connection between job-seeking veterans and electric cooperative career opportunities is a win-win undertaking. In addition to the qualities they share, veterans bring to the civilian workplace extensive technical and safety skills, and the ability to learn new concepts and skills. They are mission driven and adaptable with superior problem-solving skills. They know how to work in high-pressure and fast-paced environments. In essence, veterans have transferrable skills in line with electric co-ops. If you are a vet looking for a new career, visit www.kec.coop/careers. Co-ops are recruiting for a variety of positions, and they work toward a greater purpose, just as you do. KCL LEE TAFANELLI is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. in Topeka.
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Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (KEC), the statewide association for Kansas electric co-ops, seeks an instructor for its Loss Control, Safety and Compliance department. If you have at least five years journeyman lineman experience and a passion for safety and coaching others about best practices, W E WA N T YO U O N O U R T E AM . F I N D O U T M O R E AT K E C . C O O P/C A R E E R S Candidate should be able and eager to travel extensively throughout the state to meet with cooperative employees; position location within Kansas is negotiable. KEC offers a competitive benefits package including 401K with match, NRECA pension plan, health and dental, paid vacation and holidays.
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not as efficient as my central heat pump, but does it ever make sense to use one? If so, which types are the most efficient? – Patrick H. D E AR PATR I C K: You are correct about their relative cost to use. In my own home, the variablespeed WaterFurnace geothermal heat pump produces more than $5 worth of heat for each dollar on my electric bill. In contrast, an electric space heater produces just $1 of heat for each dollar on your bill. This is because the geothermal heat pump efficiently draws most of its heat from deep underground. Even considering this difference in the operating costs, it can make economic sense to use an electric space heater at times. If using the space heater in one or two rooms allows you to set the heat pump thermostat lower, there can be overall electricity savings. Generally there is no need to keep your entire house toasty warm if only one or two rooms are being used. Although it is somewhat climate dependent, you can save about 3% for each degree you setback your thermostat for an eight-hour period. The percentage savings is higher in mild climates because the overall heating bills are low. In colder climates, the percentage savings will be lower, but the overall dollar savings are greater for each degree. All electric space heaters that plug into a 120volt outlet have a maximum heat output of only about 5,000 Btu/ hour; however, the design of the space heater does affect the overall cost of using it. By selecting the proper type of This convection space heater heater has for various situelectronic controls with ations, it will digital readout and two heat settings plus automatic thermostatic control.
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run for less time to provide the desired heating comfort. If the space heater thermostat switches it off more often or lowers the wattage, less electricity will be used. You most likely will have several types of space heaters for use in different rooms for different activities. For sleeping, a quiet heater design is best. When just heating one person reading on a sofa, a different design may provide better comfort at a lower operating cost. Before purchasing any, make a list of how you plan to use them and in which rooms. Convection and radiant are the two basic types of electric space heaters with several subcategories, comfort and safety This three-heat output features in each. Convection convection heater is ideal for directing heat to a specific heaters use a fan to blow location or it can be set to room air over hot coils. The oscillate heat to a larger area. most common and least expensive use ribbon coils (like in a toaster). This type of heater is most effective for heating up the air in an entire room. For a bedroom, a convection heater with a three-speed fan and a timer is best. Set the fan on high speed shortly before you go to bed to warm the room. When you are ready to go to bed, set the fan to slow speed to minimize the fan noise. Set the timer to shut it off in an hour or however long it typically takes you to fall asleep. The same general type of heater can be effective for a small room, such as an office or dining room, where the fan sound is not a problem. With the limited maximum heat output from a 120-volt outlet, a space heater may not be effective to heat an entire large living room or one with large inefficient windows, for example. One with a built-in thermostat is best for small rooms to avoid wasteful overheating.
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from a radiant heater penetrates room objects and your skin for comfort. If you plan to use the same heater to warm an entire room or spot heat at different times, select a combination convection/radiant heater. Some ceramic-tube radiant heaters include a low-volume fan and a thermostat to accomplish both tasks. A tall oil-filled design gives off radiant heat in addition to creating natural air convection up over it. Most space heaters have built-in safety switches to shut off the electricity if they get knocked over. If you are concerned about a young child sticking something in the red-hot coils, select a ceramic convection heater. The multiple heating elements never get hot enough to ignite anything. KCL Send inquiries to JAMES DULLEY, Kansas Country Living magazine, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visit www. dulley.com.
This is a towerstyle ceramic convection heater with an oscillation feature and digital controls and thermostat. The ceramic heating element does not get red hot as most other heaters do.
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Pay attention to the description. A “programmable” thermostat usually means you can select a temperature setting and it will cycle on and off to maintain it. An “adjustable” thermostat means it can maintain a heat output level, but not a particular desired room temperature. Radiant space heaters project heat similar to how the sun’s rays can warm you on a cold day. The room air will warm only a small amount, but you will feel toasty warm in front of the radiant heater. I use this type by laptop in my home office. Some use ribbons that get red-hot and others use ceramic tubes that glow red. Radiant heaters are ideal for warming just one person or several close together without having to waste electricity to warm the entire room. Within just one minute, you will feel the heat from a radiant heater and it is totally silent. The far-infrared heat
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If you plan to use the same heater to warm an entire room or spot heat at different times, select a combination convection/radiant heater.
This quartz radiant heater lights one or both elements for two heat settings and is ideal for heating a specific location or person.
D E AR J I M : I have a greenhouse/porch attached to the back of my house.
The roof leaks in a hard rain. My budget is limited. How can I permanently fix it myself without special tools or equipment? – Kathy H. D E A R K AT H Y: Greenhouse roofs take a terrible beating from the weather. They are usually exposed to the full sun, have little pitch and the humidity level inside, which reaches the roof, continually changes. Installing a flexible mobile home “roofover” is one of the easiest ways to fix it yourself. You can buy the tough flexible skin and trim at a mobile home repair shop. Choose a light color to reduce overheating in the summer.
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BY K E N N E T H L . K I E S E R P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F S M A R T, I N C .
RETIRED AND ACTIVE-DUTY soldiers, airmen and sailors are the backbone of America who stepped up and served while sacrificing some of their best years. Some survived battles while others had duty taking them away from home and family — service to be proud of. The Special Military Active Recreational Travelers (SMART) celebrates veterans’ sacrifices through travel and fellowship by visiting different destinations, caravan style. The only requirement is to be active or retired and honorably discharged veterans from U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces plus own a camper. Their website states: “A veteran, as defined by federal law, moral code and military service is; ‘Any person who served for any length of time in any military service branch.’ Although not military veterans, we also invite veterans of commissioned service in NOAA and USPHS to join as well.” SMART was incorporated in 1983 and currently has 42 chapters with 969 members. Regional or national chapters plan trips to interesting and fun destinations then travel together in caravans with many events between rallies, called musters by this group. “I helped found the Kansas SMART program many years ago with several veterans,” said Kansas military veteran, Sherwin Stielow, 87. “We had all served and wanted to spend time with others that had shared the same type of experiences. We decided to form a club that was all military vets from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. At the beginning we only included retired veterans, but
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today active-duty military are included for free.” The group found that others shared the same desire to meet and spend time together. Soon the plan to form a traveling club of veterans took shape and old friendships were renewed and new friendships were formed. Members could talk about their combat days or not discuss their hardships, depending on their desire. The organization started to take shape. “We started planning and soon formed chapters nationwide,” Stielow said. “At one time I was on the board of directors and soon we had 6,000 members with plans to make it over 10,000.” Initially building the organization with older vets, membership numbers began to dwindle. “Every year we lost more and more members,” Stielow said. SMART has returned to towns with attractions like Branson, Missouri, many times in past years. This Ozark town welcomes veterans with patriotic tributes at live shows, moving memorials and an annual celebration commemorating servicemen and women. They, too, are veteran friendly with discounts and other perks. “We have actually been invited to march in the Branson Parade many times,” Stielow said. “One year while we were in the parade, the band was playing and our veterans were marching, when to the east here came a bald eagle at about 200 feet. The beautiful bird soared right over top of us and actually hovered there. Then three more bald eagles flew over. The crowd was watching the eagles more than our parade. That was a moment we will never forget.”
The Special Military Active Recreational Travelers (SMART) celebrates veterans’ sacrifices through travel and fellowship by visiting different destinations, caravan style. During another Branson parade Stielow said one of the members was having trouble walking and fell down. Several ran to his aid, but he stood and pushed them away, insisting he could make it. The veteran did finish the parade route and an ambulance was waiting at the end, but he refused it. That determination was exactly what has made the SMART program work. Today, Stielow says Kansas has one active chapter with about 200 members. “We only take six trips a year now. We used to take more. But we have smaller events too. The group continues to meet for dinners or game nights. We recently met with veterans I’ve known all my life for dinner and a night of reminiscing.” The Kansas group is part of the national organization. Their annual meeting was sadly canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these members traveled annually until 2020 when the virus hit. “Hopefully everyone will want to get together when this virus is finished,” Stielow said. Members around the country relive the value of this organization especially to veterans and continuously recruit. The national office is also taking steps to insure SMART membership continues to grow. “Six of our members serve on a recruiting and retention group,” said Melissa Wade, SMART executive manager. “They find active military members to recruit and offer them a free membership. We have about 30 active-duty members to date.
Companies like Camping World RV and Outdoors help recruit, providing added coverage across the United States.” SMART provides posters, magazines and other information around RV parks to attract new members. Likely most of their recruiting success is through word-of-mouth. Members, too, have banners on their rigs and are frequently asked about their smart signs. Several actually walk around camp sites searching out potential members. “We have four big caravans with our national group each year,” Wade said. “This event gives the older members something to look forward too. They have a lot of happy hours and pot lucks to look forward too, then sit around a fire and enjoy each other’s camaraderie. The veterans love spending time with each other.” What is in the future for SMART? Stielow prays it will keep going. “Including first responders to our group is still being discussed. We hope to bring in young retirees when the virus is over and we can build our numbers up,” he said. “But that may very well be a struggle. We try our best and are in there to the end, but I hope the end is not in sight.” For more information about the Kansas SMART program, contact Sherwin Stielow at 785483-1504. For more information about joining the national group, call 800-354-7681 or email melissa@smartrving.org. KCL
Left: Sherwin Stielow (far left) helped found the Kansas SMART chapter and has been an active member ever since. Below: Patriotic tributes to the SMART members include parades and recognition at live shows in locations that also offer veteran discounts and perks.
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Pheasant & Quail
HUNTING
BY K E N N E T H L . K I E S E R
Walking through high grass with a line of hunters is sometimes challenging while speeding up or dropping back to stay even with the line. A variety of tall grass threatens to trip you and a pheasant might bust into the air when least expected. Missing your chance to drop this bird that so many worked hard to find is often met with dirty looks and stone silence or quietly-mumbled comments. I joined a group in Barton County, Kansas, close to the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area and the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge a couple of years ago. The surrounding area is dominated by flat Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or row crop fields cut by dirt or sandy backroads. This loose sand and dirt are almost like driving on icecovered roads. Blue sky over a vast ocean of light-yellow prairie grass created a beautiful picture. A legion of yellow and black Labrador retrievers worked back and forth through the waist-high grasses, closely followed by determined men sporting orange hunting vests and hats. Each carried a different type of shotgun with visions of roast pheasant or even pheasant casserole. Pheasants run quickly and blockers are needed out in front to discourage their escape. A careless shot could mean injury or even death to another hunter. Pheasant hunting can be extremely intense, a test for the experienced and especially the inexperienced. We worked several fields and I was graciously asked to be a blocker, perhaps to avoid slowing our younger group down and adding to their frustration. Brent Frazee, former outdoor editor of the Kansas City Star joined me and
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we enjoyed mild temperatures and warm sunshine, not ideal pheasant hunting conditions. Toby Hogan, owner of Innovative Outfitters, told me before our hunt that we would probably shoot some birds, but it was too early. The best hunting takes place when the wind is blowing, snow covers the fields and the temperature is low enough to question one’s sanity for being out. But our hunters persisted and were soon rewarded by a cock pheasant’s flush. The bird looked huge as it pumped powerful wings to escape. We watched one of the hunters lead the bird and drop it with a well-placed shot from his 20 gauge. Soon dogs and shooters moved closer to my standing position, flushing an occasional pheasant from pockets of grass to calls of “rooster” or “hen.” Hen meant hold your fire; they are not legal to shoot. Their brown feathers are easily distinguishable in flight from the bright colors of a rooster, but a bird flying into the sun can be hard to see and hunters from other angles have a better look. Pheasant hunting in thick terrain tends to be a team sport. The group moved toward my blocking position when someone stepped on a live “land mine.” A combination of cackling with flailing heavy wings erupted from the tall grass to my left. I looked up
in time to see three rooster pheasants fly 20 feet over my head. Their intense colors of red, purple, and green and about every other color showed in the sunlight against the bright blue sky. Cackling sounds of panicked birds filled the air as they quickly made distance from unimaginable danger. I watched as one dropped farther up the field. The others disappeared over a rise for future hunters to chase — or even a meddling coyote in search of a meal.
Bright Future
Kansas is bringing back quail and pheasants with a variety of habitat programs. The State Wildlife Habitat Improvement program works with landowners that don’t qualify for federal programs. A program through the USDA provides funding allocated to wildlife habitat improvement. CRP practices include Bobwhite Buffers and Pivots Corners. Kansas includes two quail initiative areas Melvern and Grand Osage. Grand Osage is still being developed and requires a permit to hunt. The Kansas Walk-In Hunting Access Program (WIHA) adds additional hunting opportunities throughout the state.
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WIHA started in 1994 and by 2004 over 1 million acres were available for
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This lucky hunter dropped a fine pheasant on a WIHA property in Kansas.
hunting. I experienced one of these hunts and we all limited out on pheasants. Note that we drove to a remote area off the beaten path where many had tread before. Most hunt for upland game birds around walk-in areas, while some have deer or waterfowl opportunities. “Today we have 1.4 million acres in our Kansas WIHA program,” said Wes Sowards, Wildlife Division Assistant Director of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. “Our main issues are relatively few between landowners and hunters. Most historical concerns center around leaving trash, driving on the property and not abiding by Safety Zone signs around buildings and equipment. Most real concerns are actually due to non-hunters using the property, which is against the rules, for target practice and vandalizing. Most landowners enrolled in the program do not express any negative feedback regarding hunters.” Kansas expanded the program in 2018 by offering enhanced payments for quality habitat that increased the WIHA budget by $1.5 million. This successful program will continue to monitor how and when to expand, if feasible. Waterfowl hunting opportunities may be somewhat tricky. Locate walk-in properties in established flyways or close to wildlife sanctuaries where the birds stay at night and then fly out every morning or evening to feed. This will take some scouting and perhaps luck, but waterfowl love row crops and picked cornfield or other foliage make great natural blinds. WIHA lands enrolled are generally CRP, native rangeland, wheat, milo stubble, riparian or wetlands. Each accessible property is clearly marked by signs with additional signs designed to show where not to shoot or visit. Melvern Wildlife Area, located in northeastern Kansas is one of the quail initiative areas, located less than 20 miles from Emporia,
Kansas is one of the elite states for pheasant hunting and wildlife habitat conservation ...
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Kansas. This area includes 4,000 acres of prairie grass, 3,000 acres of row crops and 2,000 acres of woodlands. Row crops are rotated and the area is burned off to improve wildlife, notably quail habitat. Hunters on Melvern are required to get a free daily hunting permit. Permits may be received through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks electronic permit system. Permits are only required on certain areas of Melvern, so please check their regulations. I have hunted this region for quail on several occasions with great success. The hunting is generally thick grass with openings on edges and around woodlots.
Hunters in Kansas and Missouri
Kansas and Missouri are home to a combined 47 local Pheasants Forever chapters and 34 Quail Forever chapters. With more than 10,000 Pheasants Forever and/or Quail Forever members in the two states, Howard Vincent, Pheasants Forever, Inc.’s National President and CEO, says it’s time to bring back quail and pheasant to our regions. “Kansas is one of the elite states for pheasant hunting and wildlife habitat conservation and has positioned itself as a clear leader in efforts to restore bobwhite quail populations,” Vincent said. “Only time and good area management will make this possible. But many persistent hunters are determined to bring back quail and pheasant numbers.” Start training those setters and pointers. The golden of days of quail and pheasant hunting may be back. KCL
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Grab the Old Family Recipe Box and Create Memories BY T E R RY H O B B S
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“APPLES, PEACHES, PUMPKIN PIE,
you were young and so was I.” These were the only song lyrics I could come up with when my new bride asked me to think Terry Hobbs of a song with Thanksgiving overtones. It does seem like this time of the year like no other is cause for people to get the old family recipe box down from the top cupboard shelf. As we thumb through all the torn pieces of tablet paper and the backs of used envelopes, we stop and read the handwritten ingredients and instructions that created meals and memories. A box full of the best recipes that family and friends shared. Be sure you have plenty of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice on hand if you are considering making
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one of grandma’s pies or cakes. Included are procedures for making puddings and casseroles, methods for sauces and gravies. No microwave or air fryer recipes will be found in grandma’s recipe collection. Recipes aplenty for all the side dishes that attend, adorn, and accompany that Thanksgiving turkey in the center of the table. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I like it because of family and food. I like it because of tradition and heritage. It is a day we give thanks for who we are and what we have. It is such an honor to be a part of the rural electric cooperatives. The men and women who serve this industry, are committed to delivering the lowest cost, most reliable, clean energy possible. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! KCL TERRY HOBBS is the board president for Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. He is also a member of Western Cooperative Electric’s Board of Trustees in WaKeeney.
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It’s Time to Play in the Dirt
Cynthia Domenghini, Ph.D.
Before cleaning up your garden tools for the winter get that soil prepped for next year.
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EACH GROWING SEASON the garden soil works hard to support plant growth and house many varieties of life-forms. Just as gardeners are feeling tired from a long season of hard work, our soil is tired as it is increasingly depleted of nutrients. By giving some attention to the soil during the off season you can set your garden up for another successful grow. Proper soil management can maintain and even improve the soil quality year after year. This is an obvious benefit to the gardener as healthy soil is a foundation for healthy plants. Fall is the perfect time to replenish the soil by adding organic material. Compost brings with it many decomposers that break down green waste and make the nutrients available for the plants. Decomposers also help create air space in the soil which promotes healthy root growth. Compost can be made of green waste gathered from the garden as well fruit and vegetable scraps from the kitchen. If you happen to raise animals such as chickens or cows, the manure can be composted to create nutrientrich organic matter for the garden. In the fall cover the garden beds with manure. As the snow piles on top through winter, the manure will break down leaving you with a rich and healthy spring garden. If you don’t have your own supply of compost, you can purchase it and have it delivered. The benefits are worth the investment. If you choose to add compost to your garden beds you should also consider how you to protect the soil from runoff during the non-growing season. One option is to plant a cover crop. Cover crops can add nutrients back into the soil while the roots hold the soil in place. Another option for protecting the soil through the winter is to cover the beds with fall leaves. A leaf “blanket” will break down through the off-season contributing to the organic matter in the soil. Before you throw a pile of leaves in your
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garden pay attention to the varieties of leaves you have. Some trees have higher acidity and should only be used in moderation. Shred the leaves, which can be accomplished by running over them with a push mower and incorporate them into the soil. Use a thin layer of whole leaves on the surface. These will need to be raked off of the beds in the spring. One hot topic in soil management is whether or not to till the garden. Some gardeners prefer to till in compost and other soil amendments. However, over-tilling can lead to soil compaction. If you choose to till you can minimize compaction by following these practices. Avoid having bare soil in the garden beds. Bare soil is easily eroded and compacted by rain. Use paths as much as possible to avoid walking on the soil that will be planted. This is especially true for wet soil as it can be more easily compacted. For smaller gardens, a metal rake will work well to incorporate compost. Before cleaning up your garden tools for the winter get that soil prepped for next year. The efforts now will pay off in the near future as you uncover nutrient-rich, thriving soil that will be ready to be planted in the spring. KCL CYNTHIA DOMENGHINI is an instructor and coordinator for K-State’s horticultural therapy online certificate program.
Healthy soil takes regular maintenance. Take action now to benefit your future gardening efforts.
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One of the most popular solarpowered grills is by GoSun, which uses a solar vacuum tube to absorb light while also providing insulation.
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BY M A R I A K A N E V S K Y
The sun has an incredible amount of energy — more than we could ever fully harness. Fortunately, there’s an array of solar-powered gadgets and devices available to help you take advantage of this free source of energy. These technologies are a great way to power everyday things for free, by simply using energy from the sun!
Many solarpowered Bluetooth speakers, like the Sunfox Solar Speaker shown here, include a backup battery that allows the speaker to run long after the sun has gone down.
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Most batteries for solar-powered watches can last up to 10 years.
When you want to bring your music outdoors, solar-powered Bluetooth speakers are the perfect solution. Many Bluetooth speakers can be recharged with a USB port and electrical outlet, but SOLAR-POWERED SPEAKERS are easily recharged by sunlight. As long as the sun is shining,
the speaker will never run out of power. Most solar-powered speakers include a backup battery that allows the speaker to run long after the sun goes down. When shopping for a solarpowered speaker, be sure the speaker can handle the proper outdoor terrain. For example, if you’re planning to bring the speaker to the beach, make sure it’s water-resistant. For an easy, low-maintenance approach to light up your lawn and walkways, solar pathway lights (and other solar décor) are a great addition. OUTDOOR SOLAR LIGHTS come in a variety of styles and can be used to decorate your outdoor space in different ways. They can be used as an alternative to traditional lights and offer several benefits. Once installed, solar lights run on their own and work relatively maintenance-free. Solar lights are powered by batteries that can run all night if the panels receive enough sunlight during the day. Solar lights are wireless, so there’s no need to search for an electrical outlet. You can purchase solar lights for about $5 to $20 depending on the size and design. If you’re looking to engage your children, there are several DIY kits available for kids to learn more about solar energy. These kits typically include a small solar panel, connecting wires and the end-use device which varies depending on the kit. From powering a small fan, to lighting a lightbulb, these interactive kits provide an educational opportunity for kids to learn more about solar. As an alternative to a charcoal or gaspowered grill, the solar-powered grill is another great way to cook meals outdoors. One of the most popular SOLARPOWERED GRILLS is by GoSun, which uses a solar vacuum tube to absorb light while also providing insulation. Using solar heat, the parabolic reflectors focus sunlight onto the vacuum tube. The tube can then convert about 80% of the solar energy into heat. There are plenty of occasions for using a solar-powered grill, such as traveling, camping or even during a power outage. The internal temperature can typically reach up to 550 degrees, while the insulation makes it cool to the touch on the outside — an important safety feature. Prices for solar-powered grills range from $150 to $300, making them comparable to gas-powered grills. A gadget to help you keep track of time is the SOLAR-POWERED WATCH . A small solar cell underneath the dial converts the solar energy into electrical energy, with excess energy stored into the rechargeable battery. As long as the watch receives a moderate amount of sunlight, the battery doesn’t need to
The sun provides an endless amount of energy, and these gadgets are a great way to power everyday devices.
be replaced for up to 10 years, which is much more convenient than replacing the battery roughly every year for conventional watches. Solar-powered watches can cost anywhere from $50 to $1,000 depending on their design. The sun provides an endless amount of energy, and these gadgets are a great way to power everyday devices. As more solar-powered technologies are developed, you may find yourself considering a solar-powered gadget for your next purchase. KCL writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives. From growing suburbs to remote farming communities, electric co-ops serve as engines of economic development for 42 million Americans across 56% of the nation’s landscape.
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NOV. 27 Window Display Contest, Great
Bend. E njoy the beautiful window displays created by local businesses and organizations. NOV. 27-DEC. 31 Trail of Lights, Great Bend. T he animated lights start at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 and 10th St., then the Historic Village Lights Display before heading to Jack Hilby Square for more lights and music. FIRST THREE SATURDAYS Wonder of Lights, Sedan. W alk through Christmas displays, plus caroling, kids crafts and Santa from 5-8 p.m. Hollow Park, 108 Sherman St. DEC. 1 Hometown Rewards, Great Bend.
et rewarded for shopping local Great Bend G stores and earn rewards. DEC. 4 Christmas in Alton, Alton. E njoy a
chocolate festival and Christmas lights display while watching Santa arrive. Osborne County Community Foundation, osbornccf.org. DEC. 4 Chocolate Festival, Alton. T his
festival includes games, music, coffee/hot chocolate, Christmas bingo and a cookie contest from 3-5 p.m. Be sure to search for the golden ticket. DEC. 4 Artist’s Studio Open House,
Lindsborg. E xperience firsthand the working studios of local artists at different locations including Lindsborg’s museums and galleries. 212 S. Main, 785-227-2217, lesterraymer.org. DEC. 4 Holly Jolly Hesston, Hesston.
A holiday event complete with downtown tree lighting, shopping, caroling and Santa appearances. 620-327-4102, hesstonks.org. DEC. 4 Old-Fashioned Christmas
Parade, Lawrence. O ne of the most unique parades in the nation, authentic horse-drawn carriages parading down Massachusetts Street is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Parade begins at 11 a.m. Visit the shops
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and restaurants in historic downtown Lawrence. www.lawrencechristmasparade.org. DEC. 4 Small Town Christmas, Holton. L ighted parade, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating and story time. 400 New York Ave., 785-364-3963, exploreholton.com. DEC. 4 Snowflake Parade, Lindsborg.
P arade is for children of all ages and begins at noon. D owntown, 785-227-8687, visitlindsborg.com. DEC. 5 Cookies with Santa, Salina. E ach
child will get to decorate their own giant sugar cookie, enjoy a special holiday story and entertainment, write and mail a letter to Santa, create their own ornament and visit with Santa himself. 625 N. Hedville Road, 785-827-9488, rollinghillszoo.org.
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DEC. 11 Old Fashioned Christmas, Lindsborg. Enjoy the museum grounds lit by kerosene lanterns as you stroll between music, the telling of the Christmas story by a shepherd and children’s activities and crafts. 120 E. Mill St., 785-227-3595, visitlindsborg.com/ old-fashioned-christmas. DEC. 11 Christmas Parade, Sedan. B egins at 6:30 p.m. Downtown. DEC. 11 Saint Lucia Festival, Lindsborg. E njoy a day of Swedish folk dancing, live music and children’s crafts. 3 20 N. Main, 785-2278687, visitlindsborg.com. KCL
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To Sauce, or Not to Sauce, for Some, It’s Not Even a Question BY R E B E C C A H O WA R D
It was her, after all, whom I credit for being the first among our small family circle to step beyond the confines of the can and make cranberry sauce from scratch with fresh berries herself. It was one of her favorite parts of the Thanksgiving feast, and while I had come to make it myself in my own fashion, she had hers down to a “T” and just to her liking. We laughed many times in the following years about our weary cranberry near come-to-blows. Rebecca Howard And we continued making our own cranberry sauce. It’s how my Thanksgiving holiday begins. Usually, a few days before, I’ve purchased my bags of the fresh ruby berries and in a ceremonial manner, I set to making the sauce, even before I’ve begun my pie crust or thawed my turkey. It’s so easy — every time I make it, I wonder why many (most) people don’t. Fresh berries, water or juice (for more flavor), lemon and/or orange zest, sugar or sweetener and other added elements like chopped apple or a pinch of cinnamon — the sauce can be customized to any taste. And then, the most merry part, as the berries begin to cook, that delightful popping as they burst, releasing a fragrance of tartness to bring holiday aromatherapy to the Adding some chopped Granny Smith apple, which contains pectin, not only kitchen. Soon, they have stewed to a adds taste and texture, but an extra thickening boost to this homemade compote-like thickness, ready to be cranberry sauce, which is layered with flavors. The aroma of this cooking would put anyone in the holiday spirit — and a cranberry state of mind! cooled and stored in the fridge. Early on, when I was a child, the f ½ cup apple or cranberry juice cranberry sauce was usually canned, f zest and juice of one orange and it didn’t make a hill of difference f ¾ cup granulated sugar or equivalent sweetener (this can be modified – to me, who avoided its potent bitteruse a little more for sweeter and less if you want a more tart sauce) ness with a fury. There was, of course, f ½ tsp. cinnamon everything else at the Thanksgiving f pinch of cloves dinner one could eat. I grew to enjoy f pinch of salt the canned version (and continue to f one 12-oz. to 16-oz. package fresh (or frozen, partially thawed) cranberries pick it up in a pinch if I’m craving f two Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped some cranberry sauce off-season), but making it myself as an adult took it to In a two-quart saucepan, pour in the apple or cranberry juice, then add the orange zest and a whole other level. Come Thanksgivjuice. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt; cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add apples and cranberries. Reduce heat and continue to simmer on medium-low, stirring ing, I begin to crave its jeweled beauty occasionally, until cranberries have “popped” and stewed down. The sauce should have the and sweet-tart tang that so perfectly consistency of a thick jam or preserves. This could take 15 to 20 minutes. After allowing it to complements the salty merits of turkey cool, store sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. and dressing. Makes about 2-1/2 to 3 cups. The contention around cranberry sauce remains in many families every IT WAS OVER CRANBERRIES that I realized, for the first time in my life (and it wasn’t even that long ago), that I might be irritating to my mother. Most of the time we got along famously, but one Thanksgiving eve, when we were in hour 75 of what had already been a marathon of preparations for the holiday, and I began to instruct my mom on how to make cranberry sauce, it dawned on me that my newfound “expertise” in the food arena might not always go over well with everyone. “What I usually do,” I told her, conveniently slouched and resting on one of the kitchen chairs as she headed for the stove to tend to the beginnings of her homemade cranberry sauce, “Is zest a whole orange into the sauce and put the juice from the orange in, too.” She stopped and turned her head slowly in my direction, her eyes slits, heavy from fatigue, and if looks could kill — well, you get the picture. She had every right to want to zest my face.
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Come Thanksgiving, I begin to crave its jeweled beauty and sweet-tart tang that so perfectly complements the salty merits of turkey and dressing. holiday season, however. Some detest it so much they would rather it didn’t make an appearance on the buffet table at all. For others, it must be the canned version, scooted out to hold its cylindrical shape and iconic ridges and left that way — or cut into thick slices — in a small serving bowl. But in the fall, with bags of fresh cranberries usually everywhere you turn, let me do my best to convince those who have never attempted to make their own cranberry sauce that this is the Thanksgiving to do so. And here are some reasons why: f IT’S QUICK. Within a half-hour, the cranberries can be rinsed, cooked and sauced. f IT’S SIMPLE. Besides cranberries, you need just a few other
ingredients (sugar or sweetener, water or juice) for the most basic cranberry sauce.
f IT’S CREATIVELY CUSTOMIZABLE. You have a say in the amount of
sugar or sweetening equivalent for your own cranberry sauce and can jazz it up with other flavors to your liking. Try adding chopped crisp apple or pear or even pineapple, grated fresh ginger, walnuts or pecans or even dried cranberries for another layer of berry taste and texture. Use juice for your liquid, such as orange and lemon, apple juice or apple cider, cranberry or pomegranate juice.
f IT CAN BE MADE AHEAD AND IS A VERSATILE, LONG-LASTING LEFTOVER. Home-
made cranberry sauce can be made several days before Thanksgiving, which will make you feel ahead of the game. If you need ways to use up leftover cranberry sauce, try it mixed into yogurt or in oatmeal or on top of pancakes or English muffins. Use it to adorn melted brie. Swirl it into muffins or other quick breads. Or you can do what I usually do (for whatever that’s worth), and ladle it on as a sweet condiment in a leftover turkey-and-stuffing sandwich. KCL
REBECCA HOWARD grew up in Kansas and has written for the Los Angeles Daily News, the Los Angeles Times and LA Parent Magazine, and currently writes the food blog, “A Woman Sconed.”
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CELEBRATING 80 YEARS! The November 1963 issue of Kansas Electric Farmer, the precursor to Kansas County Living, included a page dedicated to turkey recipes called “Turkey Talk.” Two of the recipes are reprinted at left to give readers a “taste” of what the magazine was like 58 years ago. That issue also included a section called “Household Hints” including: f After stuffing a turkey, insert a heel of bread to close the
pocket. It will eliminate having to sew up the bird. f Save potato water and substitute it for milk or water in cake
and cookie recipes.
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f 2 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut
f 8 strips bacon
f 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
f 1 lb. asparagus spears
f 1 yellow onion, diced
f 1/3 cup vegetable oil
f 3 garlic cloves, minced
f 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
f 16 oz. tomato sauce
f 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
f 4 cups chicken broth
f 2 tsp. chopped chives
f 1, 14.5 oz., can diced tomatoes
f 1 tsp. minced garlic
f ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
f ¼ tsp. salt
f ½ tsp. black pepper
f pinch pepper
f 1 tsp. salt
f Parmesan cheese
f 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Bundle eight asparagus spears, and wrap them with one slice of bacon.
f 1, 19 oz., bag frozen cheese-filled tortellini
Place on rack of baking pan, and bake at 400 F for 12-15 minutes or until bacon is done.
f ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARE VINAIGRETTE Combine vegetable
In a Dutch oven or large pot, add the vegetable oil over medium heat.
oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, chives, minced garlic and season in container with lid. Shake to blend. Once asparagus and bacon are cooked, remove from oven. Drizzle bacon-wrapped asparagus with lemon vinaigrette and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
f 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream f 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Add the onions and garlic and sauté until tender. Add the tomato sauce, broth, diced tomatoes and seasoning; bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve warm. HELPFUL HINTS Add 1 pound cooked ground
Italian sausage for a meaty, hearty soup. Top with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese and fresh basil for a nice presentation.
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into 3/4-inch pieces f 2 cans (14 to 14 1/2 oz. each) reduced-sodium beef broth f 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed, drained f 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt added diced tomatoes, undrained f 1 cup water f 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning f 1/2 tsp. salt f 1/2 tsp. pepper f 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables f 1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta f shredded Romano cheese (optional) Combine beef, broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in 4 1/2to 5 1/2-quart slow cooker; toss to coat well. Cover and cook on high 5 hours or on low 8 hours. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) COOK’S TIP For young eaters, use no-added
salt chickpeas/garbanzo beans rinsed and drained.
Stir in mixed vegetables and pasta. Continue cooking, covered, 1 hour or until beef and pasta are tender. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Stir well before serving. Serve with cheese, if desired. COOK’S TIP For young eaters certain pasta
can be hard to pick up prior to baby having the pincer grasp. Pieces of pasta about the size of an adult pinky finger are preferable early on in selffeeding. These include rigatoni, penne, cavatappi.
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f 1 beef shoulder roast (2 to 2 1/2 lbs.)
Bread f 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour f 2 tsp. baking powder f ½ tsp. baking soda f ½ tsp. salt f ½ tsp. ground cinnamon f ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg f 1 cup packed brown sugar f 1 cup chopped pecans f 1 large egg, slightly beaten f 1 cup buttermilk f 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Butter Icing f 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted f 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar f 1 to 1 ½ Tbsp. heavy cream or milk f ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract f pinch of salt
For the Jar f 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar f ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder f ½ tsp. baking powder f ¼ tsp. salt f 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour f ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Ingredients the Recipient Needs f ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted f 2 large eggs f 2 Tbsp. water f 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract f powdered sugar (if desired)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift flour and measure. Spray bottom of 9x5-inch loaf pan or silicone mini loaves bakeware with non-stick cooking spray. Place sheet pan under silicone bakeware.
Put on the lid, a square of decorated fabric if desired, and then tighten jar ring.
f 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil (optional) f 1 large onion, chopped f 2 Tbsp. minced garlic f salt and pepper
Place onion and garlic in 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker; place roast on top. Cover and cook on high 5-6 hours or low 9-10 hours or until roast is fork-tender. Remove roast from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary and reserve 1 cup onion mixture. Shred beef with 2 forks. Combine shredded beef and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Continue as directed with variations below. MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF Combine salsa
and beef mixture, as desired. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in warmed flour or corn tortillas topped with your favorite taco toppings. BBQ SHREDDED BEEF Combine prepared
barbecue sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve on rolls topped with creamy horseradish sauce, coleslaw, cheddar cheese and French fried onions.
ASIAN SHREDDED BEEF Combine prepared
hoisin or teriyaki sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce or cabbage cups topped with shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, cilantro, Sriracha and chopped peanuts.
INDIAN SHREDDED BEEF Combine prepared Indian cooking sauce, such as tikka masala or vindaloo. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in naan or pita bread topped with toasted chopped pistachios or coconut, raisins, Greek yogurt or mango chutney, chopped fresh mint and/or sliced cucumbers or green onion.
TO MAKE THE JAR In a clean quart-sized glass jar, layer the sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, flour and chocolate chips. It should fill the jar just to the top. Use a funnel or spoon the ingredients in to prevent spilling and make a beautiful pattern.
In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in sugar and pecans. In small bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and butter. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake loaf 45-50 minutes; little loaves 13-15 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a wooden pick in center of loaf and it should come out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove bread from pan.
Tie a ribbon around the jar ring or decorate the jar any way you choose. Use a ribbon to add additional ingredients needed and recipe directions for recipient. TO MAKE BROWNIES Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13-inch in baking pan.
Stir together 3/4 cup melted butter, two large eggs, 2 Tbsp. water and 2 tsp. vanilla extract until well mixed. Add the brownie mix to the wet ingredients and mix well.
Whisk together icing ingredients and drizzle on cooled loaf or mini loaves. For mini loaves, double icing.
Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly sticky.
NOTES Make your own buttermilk by adding 2
Cool completely in pan on a wire cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Tbsp. fresh lemon juice in a measuring cup; add whole milk to make 1 cup total liquid. Stir to combine and let stand 15 minutes.
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SAFETY
School Safety Expert Shares Social Media Dangers With Parents BY PAT M E L G A R E S
Communication is critical for protecting kids MANY PARENTS ALREADY KNOW that to protect their children from danger, they need to monitor their activities and remain in close communication with them. But when it comes to social media applications — better known as apps — it’s a constantly moving target. John Calvert, director of the Safe and Secure Schools unit of the Kansas Department of Education, was the featured speaker recently on the K-State Research and Extension series, “Living Well Together.” His talk was titled, “A Parent’s Guide to Social Media.” “I tell people in my presentation that I’m not going to get political, but I am going to tell you the facts,” Calvert said. “The facts are that right now TikTok is the No. 1 most downloaded app since January 2020, and it’s the most dangerous. It’s the app that is most used by child sex traffickers out there.” Calvert, who was previously a school resource officer, has sorted through hundreds of online apps and routinely monitors new apps to stay on top of the dangers they present to children. “It has become apparent to me that these apps are targeting our kids,” he said. “That is how some kids base their self-wealth: how many followers do I have, or how many likes or shares do my posts get?” Calvert noted that apps with chat features or those that allow users to create a fake profile are particularly dangerous. “There are people out there that lie about their age, or about whether they’re male or female, and it’s all an attempt to get access to our kids,” he said. “With these chat features, we don’t know who our kids are interacting with and they don’t know who they’re interacting with.” And kids, he adds, generally view people as being good: “So when they’re talking with a 13- or 14-year-old male, and they want to go meet this person, all of a sudden they’re not looking for the 40-year-old who is standing right behind them.” Parents are often torn between the dangers that exist and wanting to appease their children. Calvert’s own 9-year-old daughter recently asked him for a phone to interact on social media with her friends. “This is the 2021 version of ‘Keeping up with the Joneses if you will,” Calvert said. “My friends have it and I have
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to be cool. If I don’t have a phone or social media, I’m an outcast. The problem is that there’s a ton of danger.” It begs the question, then: What can parents do? Calvert said some cellphone carriers have free apps to monitor what kids are doing, though youth have found ways to subvert the app. Another idea is to create a fake profile at the age and gender of your child to see in advance what they might be exposed to. “People are going to interact with me differently on the app depending on who I am,” Calvert said. “They may act a certain way around a 37-year-old male, and they’re going to act completely different around a 13-year-old female. “I’m not there to be a predator on kids, but I want to see how people are going to interact and what areas and content I can view as a 13-year-old female. Because if I can see it, that means my daughter can see it.” For youth who simply want to talk with their peers, an app called Kid Messenger allows parents to first approve their connections. The parents then have access to those conversations. Calvert, though, said the best way forward is to establish open communication with your child. “The main thing is this: we cannot and should not be allowing our kids to have free access to anything and everything without some sort of conversation or monitoring,” he said, “because our kids have access to explicit content that we may not even know about.” The Living Well Together series is a K-State Research and Extension program that originated during the COVID-19 pandemic to help families with such important topics as financial literacy, health and family relationships. “We knew that more and more families and youth were spending time together at home due to the pandemic,” said Mirna Bonilla, a K-State Research and Extension wellness agent in the Chisholm Trail District, and one of the program’s organizers. Calvert’s presentation, in particular, caught her attention: “I had not heard of more than 70% of the apps he talked about,”’ she said. “It is scary because it is constantly changing. We’ve heard about social media and how dangerous it can be, so we really wanted to provide this information to parents.” A full interview with Calvert, Bonilla and Chisholm Trail District family and youth development agent Tristen Cope is available on the weekly radio program, “Sound Living.” KCL PAT MELGARES writes for K-State Research and Extension. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu.
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