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A perfect fit Retired Fort Hays State University professor enjoys idyllic home in the country
EYE FOR DESIGN
Designer fulfills dream, opens home design shop
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Breakfast essential for starting school year right
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CONTENTS
Food for thought......4 Extension agent offers tips for a quick and healthy breakfast.
At home8
Invitation to craft.....12 Kayla Berry salvages, restores old doors for summer decor projects.
Woman fills Victorian home with “eclectic” furnishings.
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New Hays business...14 Lisa Jones fulfills longtime dream by opening a new design shop in Hays.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Linda Beech is a family and consumer science agent with K-State Research and Extension in Ellis County.
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efore long, yellow school buses will be cruising country roads and the “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer” will draw to a close. With the start of school, the leisurely, sleep-in schedules of summer give way to early morning scurries to get everyone out of the house on time. The rush to school and work each day means some things might have to be sacrificed — and often that includes breakfast. But making time for breakfast will benefit adults and children alike. Skipping breakfast is comparable to trying to drive a car without gas. The name for the morning meal — breakfast — tells us why. Given that food is needed to fuel body functions, breakfast is needed to break the overnight fast in order to jump-start daytime activities. Eating breakfast improves problemsolving ability, mental performance, memory and mood. With breakfast, people think faster and clearer and
have better recall. Breakfast eaters also score higher on tests and have better concentration and muscle coordination. Children who eat breakfast are more alert and perform better on school tests than children who do not eat breakfast. They are also more creative and energetic. Plus, kids who start the day with a nutritious breakfast also are likely to get more of the important nutrients they need for growth and development. Hungry children can’t do their best work. They’re easily distracted, and can become fidgety, irritable and tired. Also, children who skip breakfast are more likely to miss class, be tardy or report they are sick than children who eat a good breakfast. A reminder to eat breakfast is timely for families and children preparing for a new school year. Surveys show as many as 48 percent of girls and 32 percent of boys do not eat breakfast every day. Teens are even more likely to miss it than younger children.
Linda’s baked oatmeal recipe This recipe for baked oatmeal has become a breakfast favorite at my house. It is delicious, as well as economical, nutritious and filling. It can be put together the night before and baked fresh in the morning — or baked ahead and individual servings reheated in the microwave as needed. This recipe has a large yield, but can be halved and baked in a 9-by-9-inch pan for smaller families.
Ingredients:
4 ½ cups water 3 cups oatmeal (quick cooking or old fashioned) 2 eggs ½ cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup skim milk 2 medium apples or bananas, chopped ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, etc.) And many of those who do eat breakfast consume high-fat, high-sugar, processed foods that provide few nutrients and have less impact on fullness. The ABC’s of a nutritious breakfast are backed by science. Nutrition research proves people feel full longer and get less hungry during the day if the first meal has protein-rich foods such as eggs, peanut butter, lowfat dairy products or lean meat, along with fiber-filled whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Breakfast need not be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. For quick breakfast menu planning, choose foods from two or more MyPlate food groups, such as whole grain cereal with milk and fruit, or eggs and toast with juice. Reheating a leftover casserole, a cup of soup or a slice of pizza can substitute for more traditional breakfast foods. Or try whole grain bread with a slice of ham or leftover roast beef to make a quick breakfast sandwich. Whatever you choose, try to start the morning with some fuel in your system. Breakfast can pay big dividends in increased performance.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add oats and boil for one minute. Remove from heat and let stand five minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, baking powder, ground cinnamon and milk. Stir in oatmeal, apples or bananas and dried fruit. Lightly coat a 9-by-13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and pour in oatmeal mixture, spread to level. Bake immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator overnight. To bake, preheat oven to 350 then bake 50 to 60
minutes, until the center is set and the top is beginning to brown slightly. Spoon into bowls while hot. If desired, top with a variety of toppings, such as berries, sliced fruit, chopped nuts or cinnamon sugar; drizzle with skim milk or fat-free half and half. Store covered leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat bowlfuls in the microwave. Makes 12 servings. Each serving, without extra toppings, has 220 calories, 7 grams fat, 34 grams carbs, 5 grams protein, 85 mg. sodium, 4 grams dietary fiber.
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AT HOME Claire Matthews has spent decades turning her dream home into an eclectic work of art.
A work of art
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eople convinced Claire Matthews to look at more than one house when she came to work at Fort Hays State University in Hays back in 1991. So she did. But she wouldn’t have needed to. From the time she came to interview for a position in the speech and language department at FHSU, Matthews knew exactly where she wanted to live if she was to make
Hays her next home. Matthews, now retired, was ecstatic when she returned to Hays two months later and found that the twostory Victorian country home 2 miles north of Yocemento was still for sale. “This was the first house I looked at, and I wanted to buy it on the spot,” Matthews said.
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Claire Matthews’ Yocemento living room features artwork by Fort Hays State University faculty and contemporary furniture. The vintage home, which will celebrate its 100th birthday this year, features a large front porch, wide oak woodwork and large, spacious rooms. “It was love at first sight. I had lived in enough big city apartments,” Matthews said. “I wanted a big home in the country.” The 3-acre spread includes a pasture large enough for her horse, and her home was large enough for her three dogs. It also was just right for her. “My furnishings are quite eclectic,” she said. “And I had some family heirlooms.” Over the years, she has added to her collections, including several animals. Now, she keeps company with a horse and two ponies, whose home is a stable reverted from extra space at the back of her garage. Claire also has a dog, several cats, a bird, fish and geese. She once had two heifer calves and even raised sheep for a while.
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ABOVE: Matthews’ bookshelves boast many classic works of literature, including a collection of Charles Dickens.
Story: Diane Gasper-O’Brien Photos: Jolie Green
Artwork from Fort Hays State University artists hang all around the home, which boasts of a large open space that shows visitors the living room, dining room and kitchen from the time they enter the front door. Also in plain view is the open staircase from which one can come into the living room or kitchen from the landing. She recently had her kitchen and main floor bathroom remodeled and added a special touch with tin ceilings in the living room. Matthews “loves to entertain,” and she has the space to do it. Another passion of Matthews is reading, and a large second-story library with a built-in desk is one of her favorite rooms. A door in the northwest corner of the library leads upstairs to a large open room on the third floor with beds for visitors, as well as a wood-burning stove.
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A decorative lamp casts a glow on the home’s tin ceilings.
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ABOVE: Matthews’ eclectic dining room offers space for visiting family and friends. BELOW: A bedroom in the country home features an old-fashioned quilt. Matthews refers to a newspaper article from 1971 about a 92-year-old Ellis County pioneer, Jennie Straily, who first owned the home with her husband. Straily kept a large garden and made jam and jelly even into her 90s. Straily was quoted as saying, “I just don’t understand why some older people quit when they get old. There is so much to do.” “I keep telling myself, ‘If she can do it, I can, too,’ “ said Matthews, who turned 83 this year. Matthews doesn’t garden — nor make jam and jelly — like Straily. But Matthews does keep busy, and she is content to stay put. “I don’t do any traveling; I let the world come to me; I’ve seen enough of the world,” said Matthews, who has lived in St. Louis, North Carolina, Washington D.C., New York and even in Munich, Germany. “I love having friends in.”
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Berry Berry Quite Contrary Kayla Berry is a stay-at-home mom who enjoys creating, decorating and re-purposing old furniture and decor.
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here’s something about old screen doors that just scream “home”. I don’t know why, but when I think of an old screen door, I envision a big, white house sitting on a property in the South with a big ol’ front porch and a jug of sweet tea sitting on a table between two rocking chairs. I don’t live in the South. My house is not big. And I don’t drink sweet tea. But I do have two rocking chairs and a porch, which creates the perfect setting for an old screen door, which is exactly what I found. This thing needed a lot of TLC. ••• The first step was to clean this thing up. I wiped it all down with water and soap. I then sanded, using a medium-grit sandpaper and filled in some of the holes and dents with spackle. I finished sanding with a fine grit sandpaper to give the wood a smooth finish. In the process, I lost the two pieces of arched wood at the top.
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It was so old, that it basically was completely rotted out, so in the trash they went. Bummer. A few coats of fresh paint and a little distressing were done. The nice thing about distressing a piece is that you can make imperfections look like you purposely put them there. This door was old and definitely had its fair share of imperfections, but by sanding some paint off here and there, it makes the door look perfectly imperfect. Lastly, I removed the entire “screen part” and stapled lace to the back of it. Lace is great to use to replace old screens; it is relatively cheap and super easy to work with. I hung a “Welcome” sign on it and here is the after: AFTER:
I found an old door in a barn in the middle of nowhere in southwest Nebraska. It was love at first sight, so I lugged it back to Kansas. I knew I could give this door a new life with a little work. So the first thing I did, which is usually the first step I always do when I re-purpose old pieces, was to clean it up with some soap and water — and a lot of it. The next step, which also helps loosen up a lot of the dirt, was to sand the door until it was smooth as butter. I mixed some turquoise paint I had leftover from another project with some white to match the color, and I gave it a new coat. I then stained over the paint with a dark stain to give it that “aged” look. I had a glass company cut a mirror to size for only $60-something dollars and glued it on. If you go to your local hardware store, they can help you find which glue to buy.
For $60, you are not going to be finding a piece like this in any store that I know of. Check out my face-book page or blog: berryberryquitecontrary. wordpress.com for more ideas on how to give old items new life.
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Lisa Jones celebrates opening of new interior design business in Hays.
Design
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By MATTHEW KENWRIGHT The Hays Daily News A Hays interior designer has launched her own bid to influence the aesthetic appeal of homes and businesses. Lisa Jones, owner of Lisa’s Custom Interiors, opened her doors in July at 1407 Vine after eight years of experience. Although she specializes in kitchens and bathrooms, she can work on aspects of design inside and outside a building. Jones’ previous clients include North Central Kansas Technical Col-
lege, Fort Hays State University and several restaurants. The designer recognized an opportunity to practice her trade as an entrepreneur. “I feel like I have enough experience, and I have a great bunch of subcontractors that I work with,” Jones said. “That’s kind of what can make or break a business like this.” A vivid imagination colors her passion for design. “I have always been really big into art,” she said.
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The interior of Lisa’s Custom Interiors is pictured at 1407 Vine in Hays. “It’s something that I absolutely love to do. I love to paint and draw and just be creative.” Although Jones can lead the design process, she said it is easier collaborate with clients to fulfill their visions. Pinterest often gives people ideas she can incorporate. Unexpected questions often arise during the interior design process. “A lot of times, people just don’t know about the different materials that are out there and how they’re going to wear, and they don’t think about some of that stuff that’s hard for a lot of them to visualize,” she said. Eclectic designs are popular among her clients. Rustic and contemporary styles and different textures all can be present in one site. Jones can work with a building still in the planning and construction phase. Clients can see a 3D drawing of her proposals to understand her vision before it materializes. The business also can be used solely as a consultant, with no construction involved. For more, visit www.lisascustominteriors.com.
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