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Mount Hope Federated Church-A Community Bible Fellowship – SCHEDULE

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Saturday-

7:00 am Men’s Fellowship (with breakfast; Fellowship Hall)
DST ENDS–TURN CLOCKS BACK SAT. NIGHT

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)

Apply now for commission big game permits

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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

Dinner tips for picky eaters

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Pan-Sautéed Orange Chicken with BroccoliThe 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.

 

  1. Spark interest by getting kids involved. Click here to see more.It’s easy to get kids more engaged in mealtime by including them while you’re preparing and cooking family meals. Teach kids how to measure out herbs and spices, or have them pick out their favorite Birds Eye vegetable to serve with dinner.

 

  1. Embrace variety to keep dinnertime boredom from creeping in. Just like adults, kids can become bored with the same old rotation of veggies every week. Branch out from the basics by tapping into the 40 different vegetable varieties Birds Eye offers year round in the freezer section. With affordable prices and a broad selection, it’s easy to spark kids’ interest by encouraging them to look forward to a new vegetable to try each evening.

 

  1. Introduce new foods slowly, pairing them on the table with familiar foods. Click here to see more.It can be difficult to get little ones to try new foods – especially fruits and veggies, so introduce foods slowly. Add in new flavors and tastes alongside their favorite dishes. Try serving your family’s favorite dips, salsa or hummus with veggies to get them more willing to expand their taste preferences.

 

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

It’s whooping crane time

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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

November starts with a bang and youth season

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Youngsters 16 and younger can hunt pheasants and quail Nov. 1-2

PRATT – November is a busy month for hunters in Kansas, and it starts on Nov. 1 and 2 with the youth pheasant and quail seasons. A variety of seasons in Kansas are designated for young hunters, including spring turkey, deer, waterfowl, pheasants and quail. All youth seasons are part of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Pass It On program, which focuses on recruiting new hunters and getting youth involved.

Youth seasons are usually scheduled to give young hunters the first crack at game, and they provide mentors the opportunity to teach without giving up hunting time during regular seasons. During the youth seasons, public lands and Walk-In Hunting Access areas are open and uncrowded. Odds are high that young hunters will have quality experiences and ample opportunities to see game.

During the youth pheasant and quail season, youth 16 and younger may hunt while under the supervision of an adult 18 or older. Resident youth age 16 and all nonresident youth, irregardless of age, must have a hunting license. All youth age 16 must also have a hunter education certificate. The daily bag limit during the youth seasons is two rooster pheasants and four quail. Supervising adults may not hunt.

The percentage of Kansans who hunt dropped significantly in the late 1990s, and in 2000, KDWPT developed Pass It On to reverse that trend. Over the past 14 years, in addition to the establishment of special youth hunting seasons, KDWPT has conducted hundreds of special youth hunts, outdoor skills events and advanced hunter education courses. All of these programs are aimed at providing safe, convenient events for youngsters to learn outdoor skills and experience hunting.

The youth pheasant and quail seasons can provide youth with great outdoor experiences, and they allow mentors to not only pass along their passion and knowledge of the outdoors, but also the opportunity to scout and work hunting dogs ahead of the regular season. Young hunters won’t require long hunts and limits of birds to enjoy a hunting experience they’ll remember the rest of their lives. Never underestimate the power of passing it on.

Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

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