Greg Strange is in performing at Mt Hope Federated Church on Nov 2.
Greg is a Christian singer and comedian that has performed over 3000 concerts reaching more than 1/2 million people over the last 20 years.
His family friendly performances are described as hilarious and uplifting.
More information is available at www.gregstrange.com
Saturday-
Sunday-
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:40 am Worship Service (with Communion; nursery provided for ages 4 and under)
5:30 pm Choir Practice
7:00 pm GREG STRANGE CONCERT (Christian singer comedian from Nashville; in Sanctuary; refreshments following in Fellowship Hall)
Eligible non-profits can draw a deer, elk, or antelope permit for fundraising
PRATT – Applications for Commission Big Game Permits are being accepted now by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Any Kansas-based nonprofit organization that actively promotes wildlife conservation and the hunting and fishing heritage is eligible to apply through Jan. 1, 2015. Once drawn, vouchers can be sold to the highest bidder to raise money for the organization’s conservation efforts, with 15 percent of the sales going directly to the chapter and 85 percent going to KDWPT to be spent on mutually agreed-upon conservation projects. If Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry (KSHFH) receives a permit, not less than 15 percent of the funds raised are remitted to KDWPT with 85 percent staying with KSHFH.
A total of seven permits may be issued, including one elk, one antelope and up to seven deer, depending upon the preferences of the drawn organizations. Organizations that draw a permit must first pay KDWPT the permit fee, and then they will be issued a voucher. The final recipient of the voucher then remits the voucher to KDWPT’s licensing section for the actual big game permit. Permits may be issued to resident or nonresident hunters and are valid in management units and seasons listed on the permits.
Only one permit per organization will be awarded; however, individual chapters of the same organization may receive permits in the same year. A chapter or organization is eligible to receive only one Commission Big Game permit in a three-year period.
To apply, organizations must submit an application that includes a copy of their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, articles of incorporation, and mission statement, as well as the organization’s preference for an elk, antelope or deer permit. Applications can be downloaded from KDWPT’s website, www.ksoutdoors.com; enter “2015 Commission Big Game Permit Application” in the search box. Mail applications to Sheila Kemmis, Commission Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 512 SE 25 Ave., Pratt, KS 67124.
Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
The picky eater patrol is here to help
(Family Features) When it comes to promoting a healthy diet, it can be difficult to convince children to eat their fruits and vegetables. The last thing you want to do is take away from quality family time by persuading picky eaters to complete a nutritious meal, especially at the dinner table.
The experts at Birds Eye frozen vegetables offer these strategies to get kids excited about adding vegetables to their favorite dinner meals.
Starting at a young age will help kids establish healthy, well-rounded eating habits to last a lifetime. There’s no better time than dinnertime to start modeling smart behaviors for them to follow.
For more recipes and ideas for incorporating more veggies into your family’s diet, visit www.birdseye.com.
Pan-Sautéed Orange Chicken with Broccoli
1 orange, juiced and zested (about 1/3 cup juice and 2 teaspoons zest)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pound thin-sliced chicken breast
Salt and ground black pepper
All-purpose flour
Source: Birds Eye
Rare whooping cranes make appearance in Kansas
PRATT – Four adult whooping cranes were spotted on Oct. 28 at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area in Barton County but were gone by the next day. They are part of the only sustaining wild population estimated at 250 birds. Whooping cranes from this population will fly through the state in upcoming weeks, making their way to wintering grounds at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Records indicate that most whooping cranes will pass through Kansas between Oct. 17 and Nov. 10, usually travelling in small family groups. It’s not uncommon for the 5-foot-tall birds to stop for rest and food at Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge on their way through.
As part of a cooperative monitoring program supervised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) encourages anyone who spots a whooper to contact their local KDWPT office. Sighting information can be used to alert managers of key areas along the flyway — such as Quivira and Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area in central Kansas — and to provide sighting records for the Whooping Crane Recovery Plan and for whooping crane research in the U.S. and Canada.
For more information, visit the USFWS website at www.fws.gov/midwest/whoopingcrane.
Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
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