Buhler will have its annual Easter egg hunt for children sixth grade and younger at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Shelter House in Wheatfield Park.
Participants will need to bring their own basket. In case of rain, the event will be postponed one week later.
(Family Features) This year for Father’s Day, skip the tacky tie and give dad something he truly wants – quality time with the kids who gave him such an honorable title. Plan an intimate family gathering with all his favorite foods and a few special touches that reflect his other passions in life, such as golf.
Let dad savor some grilled goodness (and a healthy dose of antioxidants) with colorful fruit and veggie kabobs. Healthy, hydrating watermelon is the star ingredient of these colorful skewers, which also include marinated chunks of pork.
Add a low-calorie, fat-free side by serving watermelon balls in a fun golf ball-shaped vessel carved from a watermelon rind.
For more recipes and carving ideas using versatile watermelon, visit www.watermelon.org.
Pork and Watermelon Kabobs
Servings: 8
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons diced red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
Pepper to taste
1 pound boned, lean pork chop, cut into 1-inchcubes (approximately 38-40 pieces)
32 cubes watermelon (1 inch each), plus extra for garnish if desired
16-24 zucchini rounds (1/2 inch)
16 pineapple chunks, fresh or canned (1 inch each)
24 yellow or orange peppers chunks (1 inch each, approximately 3-4 peppers total)
Cooking spray
Sesame seeds for garnish
Combine sugar, soy sauce, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme and pepper in mixing bowl. Pour into resealable bag and add pork pieces. Seal bag, mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning bag periodically.
Remove pork from bag and reserve marinade. Thread 5 pork pieces, 4 watermelon cubes, 2-3 zucchini rounds, 2 pineapple chunks and 3 peppers on each of 8 skewers, alternating the order.
Spray cooking surface on heated grill and place kebobs on grill. Grill for 12-15 minutes, or until done, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds and chunks of watermelon.
Golf Ball Serving Bowl
Wash watermelon under cool running water and pat dry.
On cutting board, place watermelon on side and cut off 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch from stem end, being careful not to cut too deep into white part of rind. This will provide sturdy base.
Using paring knife, cut a 3- to 4-inch round circle in top of watermelon.
Use melon baller to make shallow round divots into rind of watermelon to mimic dimples in golf ball. Next, use kitchen knife to peel thin layers of rind off to expose white underneath, being careful not to cut too deep or red flesh will be exposed. Try to get as much of green rind off so it will resemble a white golf ball.
Hollow out watermelon with spoon or scoop. Place on tray and add watermelon balls to serve.
Mount Hope is completing a $1.5 million project to the electric distribution system and is expanding electric capacity. City Clerk George Dick said the city has buried approximately 85 percent of its major distribution lines, and plans on burying all of them.
Downtown McPherson now has a new restaurant. Marigolds Market and Bar, located at 204 N. Main St., offers upscale grocery items in addition to serving lunch and dinner with various wine, beer and cocktails.
(NAPS)—Designing an energy-efficient home or building is no longer simply a great idea, but is becoming mandatory in some of the United States. In fact, many states now require builders to reduce energy use in homes and businesses. Twenty-five states have implemented the Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS), which are approved by the U.S. Department of Energy and set long-term goals to lower energy use by utilities and consumers.
Spray polyurethane foam insulation serves as not just insulation but can also seal air leaks and act as a moisture barrier. By sealing cracks, seams and joints, spray foam insulation can provide a major boost for improving energy efficiency as it is estimated that approximately 30 percent of energy lost from heating and cooling in buildings and homes is due to air leaks. Applied as a liquid, spray foam expands, able to seal leaks and improve a building’s energy envelope.
This is especially relevant in states with high energy costs, like Texas, New York and California. In Texas, the average person spends $5,983 a year on energy, including a large amount for air-conditioning in the hot Southwestern summer. In 2009, New Yorkers consumed 15 percent more than the U.S. average for energy, including for heating homes during cold winters.
In California, home of some of the stronger energy efficiency standards, it is estimated that heating and cooling costs account for 45 percent of the average household energy bill. Spray foam insulation is already helping cut costs there. As of 2013, new homes in California using spray foam insulation are saving approximately $3.3 million each year. These successes have helped California on its way to “leading the nation in energy efficiency,” according to Gov. Jerry Brown.
To learn more about the benefits of spray foam insulation, visit www.whysprayfoam.org. *Savings vary. Find out why in the seller’s fact sheet on R-values. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power.
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