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ACT prep workshop to be held at Wichita State

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What: ACT Prep Workshop
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Wichita State University
Phone: 316-978-3440 (Counseling and Testing Center)
Cost: $32; register online by Thursday, Nov. 13, at www.registerblast.com/wsu.

Wichita State University’s Counseling and Testing Center is offering a workshop to help high school students prepare for the ACT from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 15.

The workshop will present general test-taking tips and practice questions for the English, reading, math and science test sections. The cost for the workshop is $32, and registration can be done online at www.registerblast.com/wsu.

The next national test date for the ACT is Saturday, Dec. 13.

Students need to bring a pencil and a calculator to the workshop. All other materials will be supplied, including practice tests. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Shaleah Fields at the Counseling and Testing Center at 316-978-5339 or 316-978-3440 or [email protected].

Hunters welcomed at Kansas State Parks

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colorado hunting
credit - Zach Dischner

State park and wildlife area cabins can serve as great base camps for hunters

PRATT – Staff at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) state parks and wildlife areas extend an open invitation to all hunters looking for a fun, affordable base camp this season. Often located within just a few miles, some even within walking distance, of some of the state’s most popular public hunting areas, KDWPT cabins are a great way to enjoy the outdoors long after shooting hours are over.

Offered in either “deluxe” or “sleeper” styles, KDWPT cabins provide comfort and convenience at an affordable price. Depending upon the season and amenities offered, nightly fees vary from $35 to $110 and can sleep anywhere from four to ten adults. Deluxe cabins offer heating and air conditioning, a bathroom, shower, and often a furnished kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and coffee pot. Sleeper cabins are a little more rustic with fewer amenities, but are still equipped with heating and air conditioning, as well as electricity. Beds are included, however guests are required to bring their own linens at all cabins.

Reservations can be made online at reserveamerica.com as far out as 364 days in advance and as soon as three days in advance. If booking on a Friday, cabins must be reserved for both Friday and Saturday, and cabins booked on a Saturday must be reserved for both Saturday and Sunday. Hunters wishing to make a reservation one to two days in advance my contact the nearest state park office for availability, or call (620) 672-5911 for assistance.

For more information on state park cabin locations and amenities, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “State Parks / Reservations.”

Big flavor, little time

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dinner(Family Features) You don’t have to be a master chef to create great meals that your family will love. Simple yet flavorful and warming dishes are the perfect solution for busy cooks with hungry families to feed.

 

Using high-quality ingredients helps guarantee you’re serving meals you can be proud of, even when you’re short on time. For delicious dinners, look for ingredients such as Hunt’s® tomatoes and KRAFT® Parmesan cheese. Hunt’s diced, stewed and whole tomatoes are peeled using only steam and their sauce is 100 percent natural with no preservatives.

 

Ranging from a Latin-inspired Chorizo Bolognese to easy Italian lasagna in a skillet, these recipes combine carefully chosen ingredients, so you can serve meals rich with flavor and quality.

 

Look for more great recipe ideas at Hunts.com.

 

 

Classic Spaghetti and Parmesan Meatballs

Prep time: 40 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Servings: 6 (1 1/3 cups pasta with sauce and 2 meatballs each)

1          pound ground round beef (85 percent lean)

3/4       cup KRAFT® Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

1/4       cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

1          egg, slightly beaten

1          tablespoon finely chopped garlic, divided

1/4       teaspoon salt

1          tablespoon olive oil

3/4       cup finely chopped yellow onion

1          can (14.5 ounces) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes, undrained

2          cups Hunt’s Tomato Sauce

1/4       cup chopped fresh basil

1          tablespoon granulated sugar

12        ounces dry spaghetti, uncooked

 

Preheat oven to 375°F.

 

Combine beef, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, 1 teaspoon garlic and salt in medium bowl. Divide mixture into 12 portions; shape into meatballs and place on aluminum foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 15 minutes or until done (160°F).

 

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add remaining 2 teaspoons garlic, cook 1 minute more or until fragrant. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil and sugar. Bring to a boil.

 

Add meatballs to sauce; gently stir to coat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.

 

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain spaghetti; top with sauce and meatballs. Top with extra KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, if desired.

 

 

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6 (1 breast with sauce and spaghetti each)

1          can (15 ounces) Hunt’s Tomato Sauce

1          can (14.5 ounces) Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained

6          tablespoons KRAFT® Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

6          small boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 breasts = 1 1/2 pounds)

3/4       pound spaghetti, uncooked

1 1/2    cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

 

Heat oven to 375°F.

 

Pour tomato sauce and undrained tomatoes into 13-inch-by-9-inch baking dish. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Parmesan. Add chicken; turn to coat evenly both sides of each breast with sauce. Cover.

 

Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165°F). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.

 

Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.

 

Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

 

 

Chorizo Bolognese

Prep time: 25 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 (1 cup each)

8          ounces dry fettuccine pasta, uncooked

1/2       pound ground chuck beef (80 percent lean)

6          ounces fresh pork chorizo (Mexican-style)

1/4       teaspoon adobo seasoning blend

1/4       teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2       cup chopped yellow onion

1/4       cup sliced stuffed green olives

1          can (15 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce KRAFT® Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)

 

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.

 

Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chorizo, adobo seasoning and pepper to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until meat begins to brown, stirring once.

 

Add onion and olives; cook 2–3 minutes more or until meat is crumbled and no longer pink. Drain.

 

Stir in tomato sauce; reduce heat and simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over pasta.

 

Sprinkle with KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, if desired.

 

 

Classic Skillet LasagnaClassic Skillet Lasagna

Prep time: 30 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 (about 1 1/3 cups each)

8          ounces dry bowtie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked

1          cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1/3       cup KRAFT® Grated Parmesan Cheese

2          tablespoons water

1/4       teaspoon ground black pepper

12        ounces Italian pork sausage

1/3       cup chopped yellow onion

2          cans (14.5 ounces each) or 1 can (28 ounces) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained

1          can (6 ounces) Hunt’s Tomato Paste

1 1/2    cups shredded part- skim mozzarella cheese, divided

 

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.

 

Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, water and pepper in small bowl; set aside.

 

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 3–5 minutes or until sausage is crumbled and onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.

 

Add tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and cooked pasta to skillet; stir to combine.

 

Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta mixture on top of pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

 

Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 2–3 minutes or until ricotta mixture is hot and mozzarella cheese melts.

 

Source: Hunt’s

Shout! The Mod Musical

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The Mod Musical Shout

Featuring:  Sara Belhouari, Samantha Barboza, 

Madison Kauffman, Sarah Sesler & Samantha Disney

 

Shout! The Mod Musical

Created by Phillip George & David Lowenstein

 

Our 20th Anniversary Season rolls along with this swinging and colorful journey through the 60s!  Enjoy hit pop songs of the era including Son of a Preacher Man, I Only Wanna 

Be With You, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,

Wishin’ and Hopin’ and many more!

 

Performance Location:

Chapman High School

400 W. Fourth St.

Chapman, KS 67431

 

Performance Schedule:

Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 pm

Friday, October 17 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 pm

 

For Tickets, call 785-263-4574,

visit our website www.greatplainstheatre.com,

or stop by our office:  311 NW 3rd St. Abilene, KS 67410

 

Source: Great Plains Theatre Newsletter

Fact sheet focuses on opportunities for increasing local meat in schools

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The USDA Farm to School Program has issued a new, two-page fact sheet, Local Meat in Schools: Increasing Opportunities for Small and Mid-Sized Livestock Ranchers and Fishermen. The fact sheet presents examples, tips, and information for putting local meat on school menus.

Click here to see fact sheet.