Irwin Family Christmas Library News
by Jan Huston, Lyon County Historical Research Center
On December 24, 1945, Life Magazine featured a Neosho Rapids family as they celebrated their first Christmas following World War II. Entitled “Christmas at Home”, the article about the James Irwin family revealed that they had to celebrate their Christmas early because their son 20-yearold Jack, a Navy aviation ordnanceman, had to be back on duty by Dec. 14, so the whole clan opened presents and ate Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 9. For the first time in three years all seven children, four grandchildren, two sons-in-law and Uncle Fred gathered to rejoice in the
holiday spirit. The only sad note was the absence of Lieutenant Clyde Roush, husband of Betty, the oldest daughter, who had been missing in action over Japan since the previous spring. While the men went hunting, the women cleaned house, did the wash, and prepared the food. A goose, fat and ready, had been killed and plucked. The tree had been cut and carried home triumphantly where carolers had sung as they decorated. That Sunday, the Irwins first attended the Methodist church, and then Uncle Fred, the family humorist, dressed up as Santa and distributed presents to the terrified children.
To fix the Christmas goose that the Irwin family
ate for Christmas dinner in Neosho Rapids in 1945, Levern Love watched while Uncle Fred Andrews reached into the coop, dragged out the honking 12-pound bird, and chopped off its head. He then drypicked the bird and scalded it to remove heavy feathers. He saved the finer feathers for pillow stuffing. The wings were then cut off and the pinfeathers removed before Mrs. Irwin took the goose inside where she pulled out more pinfeathers with tweezers, stuffed the bird, and put it in the oven. Meanwhile, the three oldest daughters gave bottles to their three infant children.
Levern’s wife Myra Lee Love fed son John, Jeanne fed son Joe and Betty Roush fed daughter Julia Ann while her older daughter Iris Beth looked on. Sadly it was later learned that Betty Roush’s husband had died in action. Today only daughter Carolyn Perry and son Scott of the Irwin family are still living, Carolyn at Presbyterian Manor and Scott in Minnesota. Grandchildren of the Loves, Andy, John, Mike, and Nancy Croucher, all still live in the area, as does Stan Perry. Memories of this long ago Christmas were all preserved by Life Magazine in a 10 cent copy.
EMPORIA
Countdown to the new year! Join them at the Emporia Public Library on December 31, 11:30 a.m. for games, crafts and celebrate with a balloon drop at noon.
Honor Flight recognizes American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, D.C. to see memorials built to honor their service to our nation at NO cost to them. The purpose of Honor Flight is also to establish connections between teenagers and World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans that allow both generations a better understanding and appreciation for each other. Veteran applications are available online at www.usd252.org.
Reading 4-H Club
By Lincoln Senft, Club Reporter
The Reading 4-h Club has been busy with community service this month. We kicked off by Ringing Salvation Army bells at Bluestem Farm and Ranch on Saturday November 30th. We are currently working on our Celebration of the heart for Reading residents. Our Monthly meeting was held on December 11th at 6:45 pm at The Miracle Cafe in Reading. It was a fairly short meeting. We played Heads up 7 up and had brownies for dessert.
Our next meeting will be an exchange meeting with Rinker 4-H Club on January 20th at 7 pm.
BINGO
The Lebo American Legion Post 323 will hold Bingo on Saturday, December 28. Early Bird is at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7 p.m.
CHILI COOK-OFF
Abate of Kansas District 12 will hold a Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, January 5 at the VFW, 932 Graphic Arts Rd., Emporia. The event starts at noon. Bring your chili and enjoy a family friendly event.
Vote on best taste, name and hottest. Competitors are free, others a donation to the VFW. Promoting Awareness of ABATE of Kansas.
BINGO IN BURLINGTON
Join in on the bingo fun every second Wednesday of each month at the Rock Creek Country Club, 304 North 16th. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Early bird starts at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Concessions and bar service available. Floyd Lewis Foundation
PANTRIES FOOD
Carmen Mackey, Broker/Owner cell 620-341-0838
Victor Edelman, Associate Broker 620-366-0339
Blake Holmes, Agent 785-817-4510
Hope Edelman, Agent 620-366-0729
Dwayne Coble of Olpe, Agent/Auctioneer 620-794-2061 Carmen,Dwayne,Victor, Blake and Hope
FOOD PANTRIES
As 2024 comes to a close, please consider a charitable gift to the
EMPORIA
The First Christian Church, 202 E. 12th Ave. will hold their Food Pantry only on the last Monday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. or until food is gone. Go to the north side of the church for pick up.
LEBO
The Lebo Community Food Pantry located behind the Lebo Baptist Church is open Mondays 5-7 p.m., Thursdays 9-11 a.m., and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.noon.
The purpose of the Fund is to aid, foster, and promote the development and welfare of the students and faculty of Southern Lyon County public schools in Olpe, Hartford, and Neosho Rapids.
Gifts may be made for: Scholarships, Family Scholarships, School Libraries, Music Programs, Specific Classrooms, or Projects.
Make Checks Payable to: Emporia Community Foundation c/o SLCEF
P.O. Box 278 Hartford, KS 66854 620-392-5519
This is open to residents of 66856 and 66868.
BREAKFAST IN MILLER
The Miller United Methodist men will hold their monthly breakfast on Saturday, January 4 from 7-10 a.m.
The menu includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes or waffles, sausage, eggs, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice. Donation will be accepted. Carry out is available.
ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE
The North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Project, Inc. is collecting aluminum cans. Cans must be in a bag and dropped off at the North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Site, Bushong, in the caged area.
Land Values and Leases: Information you need to make good decisions
The Frontier Extension District will host a public meeting on Jan. 8, 2025, to discuss current land values and the components of good written lease agreements. The meeting will be held at the Garnett Community Building, North Lake Road in Garnett, starting with a meal at 5:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested and can be made with the Frontier Extension District Garnett office by calling 785-448-6826 or emailing Ryan Schaub at reschaub@ksu.edu by Monday, Jan. 6.
“Rental rates are by far some of the most popular questions that come into the office,” said Ryan Schaub, Frontier District crop production and farm management agent. “While we do have some resources to help determine the counties’ averages, we also try to share a range of prices that we hear are being used in new agreements. Many times, these new numbers can be quite different from the other resources we have,” said Schaub. “I typically try to explain the reasoning for the differences in numbers before going on to say that I tend to only do business with people I trust and that entering into rental agreements is doing business with those people.”
The meeting will start with a joint presentation by KState economists Robin Reid and Megan Hughes. One of Reid’s primary research projects has been land values in the state of Kansas. She breaks out property sales on parcels of ag land within the state of Kansas from 2019 through 2024 to give producers an in-depth look at how much they could expect to pay for or to receive from the sale of some of their agricultural properties. Hughes will join Reid in this discussion, but she will focus more on the rental side of things during which she will share rental rates and discuss the details of negotiating a lease.
“While these two topics may not sound like they go together,” said Schaub, “I believe landowners always have to think about adjusting rental rates as land prices increase and they consider the opportunity cost of holding onto that property.”
To wrap up the evening, Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation at Washburn University School of Law, will talk about components of a written lease agreement.
“The main take-home point will be to understand what all needs to be included in lease agreements to help ensure that each party knows what to expect from the other,” said Schaub.
McEowen focuses on legal and tax issues that agricultural producers, agricultural businesses and rural landowners face. In addition to the courses he is responsible for at Washburn, he also teaches an undergraduate agricultural law course at Kansas State University.
“If you have questions in any of these areas, this will be an excellent time to ask Roger and get answers from him,” Schaub said.
Schaub reminds landowners that all changes in lease agreements must be made at least 30 days prior to March 1 to be effective in the coming year.
Again, the meeting will be held on January 8 at the Garnett Community Building with the meal beginning at 5:30 p.m.; the event is expected to wrap up around 8:00 p.m. Ask questions or RSVP at 785-448-6826 or at reschaub@ ksu.edu.
With Thanks For Your Business At
We’re rounding up our best wishes to thank you for being such good neighbors and dear friends to us for the past 63 years. Come in and see us as we begin our 64th year of serving you!
Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Provided
by Lyon County Historical Society
Homer Augustus Jones, born July 1, 1886, was a respected man of the Miller community for many years. As a child he had participated in all of the diversified tasks the children of John and Elizabeth Jones were expected to perform: blacksmithing with their father on the Miller Ranch owned by H.B. and W.W. Miller, running the local Stotler Post Office Station at Miller Station, keeping the boarding house for the railroad workers, and taking care of the horses and mules that were used to pump water for the pumping station for the railroad. The family tended the station in shifts because often there was a twenty-four hour demand for water for the railroad. Available water in a prairie community was a precious commodity and necessary for the engines of the train. After marrying Minnie Hinkel, Homer and Millie moved to the Tom Price Ranch where Homer was hired as the blacksmith and mechanic. After thirty-two years there where he eventually became the foreman for the Price Ranch, Homer and Minnie moved into Miller where Homer worked for the Miller board of education as custodian and bus driver for the Miller schools. Even after retirement, Homer kept track of “his kids” from those years at
EMPORIA SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS
603 E. 12th Ave • 620-343-3160
the school. At his death in 1974, Homer was remembered as the “salt of the earth” and “backbone of the community.”
Mit Wilhite, owner of the Mit-Way Hotel, made the news in July of 1930 when he put the Soden’s Grove baseball diamond in shape for the big 3-game series between the Summe Dairy club of Kansas City and the Emporia Baseball club. As the “father of Emporia baseball”, it was his intention to have the field in tip-top shape for the holiday series. He took his landscaping tools to the Grove every day cutting weeds bordering the fences, trimming trees, cutting out foul lines and having the outfield mowed. He even used his influence to have the city grader grade the road around the grandstand. He went over the infield to remove pebbles, and put the pitcher’s mound and batters’ box in good repair. He also staked out the base lines, coaching lines and took responsibility to mark off the diamond before the games began. Friends and neighbors even assisted Mit: Bill Jones, a carpenter, donated a framer to mark off the batters’ boxes, Harve Williams, blacksmith, sharpened Mit’s tools free of charge, and Mrs. J.A. Baird sent cold orangeaide to Mr. Wilhite each afternoon while he was there at the park.
● Bingo is Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, doors open at 2:30 p.m.
● Every Friday is Brain Break Fridays from 10:0012:00. For more information, call the center at 620-3433160.
● Hermes Footcare every Thursday. Call 316-2604110 for an appointment.
● Lunch - Monday, Wednesday and Fridays - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children eat free. Adults are $5. Cash only. Menu is on Facebook.
● Every Monday - Morning Chat at 9:00
● “Exercise with Alli” - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 10 a.m. for $25 per month!
● December 25 and 26, Closed for the Holiday
● December 31, 7 p.m., New Years Bingo Party
SUPPORT GROUP
Being a caregiver for a loved one can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Coffey Health
System now offers a special program to help caregivers maintain perspective, step away for a while, and share their experiences with others who understand. Coffey Health System’s Mental Health Therapist Amy Osner will lead a Caregiver Support Group on the third Wednesday of each month at The Meadows in Burlington. There is no charge for participation. Respite care and activities will be available, if needed. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. at The Meadows, 1201 Martindale St. in Burlington. If you have questions about the program, call (620) 364-4556.
Osner is an experienced group therapy leader. She is a credentialled Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor.
VETERANS’ AFFAIR
Jamie Potter, Service Representative for the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs, will visit the Greenwood County Courthouse in Eureka on the first and third Thursday; Coffey County Courthouse in Burlington on the second Thursday and the Morris County Courthouse in Council Grove on the second Tuesday of each month. She will be there from 1-3:30 p.m. She will go to Cottonwood Falls on an as needed basis.
Please call (620) 342-3347 in advance to ensure all information is readily available so all veterans, widows and dependents can receive better assistance.
SENIOR MEALS
Neosho Rapids Senior meals are served Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at noon. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreciated; meal is $7 for those un-
Neosho Rapids call (620) 342-8232. Olpe Senior Friendship meals are served on Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Knights Hall. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreciated; meal is $7 for those under 60. The second Monday of each month is the birthday dinner and games celebrating the birthdays of the month. For reservations or cancellations in Olpe call 620-475-3384 between 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Red Cross will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, January 2, from noon to 6 p.m. and Friday, January 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emporia First Presbyterian Church West Campus, 1702 West 15th. To make your life saving donation please make an appointment by calling 800-RED-CROSS or by using the Blood donor App found on the RedCrossBlood.org website (Use Key-
photo ID, drink plenty of water and eat prior to attending your appointed time. To save time at your appointment, please complete the Rapid Pass (pre-reading and questions) the DAY OF your appointment via the Blood donor app or RedCrossBlood. org/rapidpass. Thank you for giving the Gift of blood to save lives.
LYON COUNTY REPUBLICANS
Attention Republicans – the Lyon County Republicans will meet at 6:30 pm January 14, at the Lyon County Courthouse Annex, in the Conference Room, 402 Commercial St. Emporia. The presentation will be made by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach regarding the responsibilities of the Attorney General.For further information, please contact Chairperson Rhnae Blackburn (620) 757-8135.
Square Dancing Lessons
DIVORCE CARE
Divorce Care is a support group that is designed to help individuals recover from the pain of separation and divorce. There are three parts to Divorce Care- Video, Group Discussion, and a Workbook. The cost of the workbook is $20 with scholarships available to defer the cost. They meet each Sunday from January 19 to April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. All meetings will be held at New Life Christian Church of Emporia, 1505 Road 175, Emporia. Registration is helpful, but not mandatory. To register, you can call Betty at 620-340-5330.
KIDS CLUB
First Congregational Church Adventure Club youth program will be held on Wednesdays, for youth Pre-K through high school. 5:30 p.m. meal, 6:00-7:15 p.m. getting to know God with fun activities. Parents/Families are invited to hang out if they’d like; the church has a lovely prayer garden & sanctuary, nice welcome center and library.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Trinity Lutheran Church, Burlington invites you to join them for worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. with Bible Study and Sunday School following at 10:30 a.m. They are located at 902 Kennedy Street in Burlington. Their phone number is 620-364-2283. Additional information can be found at https://www.tlcburlingtonks.org.
CLOTHES CLOSET AND HOUSEHOLD HUT
The First Christian Church at 202 E. 12th will have their Clothes Closet and Household Hut on Fridays at 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
BABY CLOSET
The Baby Closet at the First Congregational Church, 326 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, will be open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and every Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. They serve infants through 5 years old. All items are free. Items may include the following as supplies permit. Diapers,wipes, five clothing articles, two miscellaneous items, one large item and two essential pantry items.
Donations will be accepted. You may call 620-342-6854 if you have questions.
Did your New Year’s resolutions include exercising more, doing fun activities or learning a new skill? What a great time to take up square dancing! Bluestem Swingers will begin lessons on January 19, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1101 Neosho St in Emporia. Bring a friend to learn together, it’s super easy and just plain fun! For more information call Carol at 620-794-4490 or Brenda at 620-3442517. Hope to see you in a square!
Red Cross Needs Your Blood Donations
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of
Here is a list of upcoming Blood Drives:
December 26, Newman Regional Health, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
December 27, Newman Regional Health, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
December 30, Flinthills Mall, 1-6 p.m.
Please help by making your appointment today at www.redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. With the app you can schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
Frontier District to Host Backyard Poultry 101
The Frontier Extension District will host a free educational opportunity titled “Backyard Poultry 101.” This public meeting will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Public Library in Overbrook.
Dr. Scott Beyer, Kansas State Extension SpecialistPoultry Nutrition and Management, will highlight many aspects of owning and raising poultry, including having a biosecurity plan in place to protect flocks from the Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu. Other topics he will discuss include poultry
housing and management, selecting the best breeds for production, getting the most eggs from a flock, molting a flock, and vaccinations and health care. “Dr. Beyer will have something of interest for everyone,” said Rod Schaub, Frontier District livestock agent.
“With the demand for poultry products on the rise, and a dozen eggs currently fluctuating significantly, it is a real treat to be able to grow your own broilers and eat fresh eggs,” Schaub said. “Fresh eggs are tastier than those you purchase from the grocery store, they have increased nutritional benefits and they are great when used for baking.”
If you have questions or need more information about the Backyard Poultry 101 meeting, contact Rod Schaub at 785-828-4438 or at rschaub@ksu.edu. See you at the meeting!
Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers is proud to represent the Alford Family on selling this 41 +/- acre property located just south of Admire, Kansas in Northern Lyon County. This is the type of real estate that rarely hits the market as it's an absolutely beautiful and affordable sized tract of land with a residence, outbuilding & improvements!
This property is being offered via online auction beginning at 12:00 p.m. on 12/26/2024 with a dynamic closing to start at 12:00 p.m. on 12/30/2024.
Open Houses to be held on 12/15/2024 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm & 12/21/2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm For more information, please visit our website or call Cameron Roth at 785-917-0867.
Dental Hygiene Clinic Administrative Assistant (part-time)
Flint Hills Technical College seeks a dedicated part-time Dental Hygiene Clinic
Adjunct Faculty Positions
FHTC Adjunct Faculty Positions (various programs)
Flint Hills Technical College is seeking Adjunct Faculty members for various programs starting in January 2025. The following positions are available, with part-time hours varying by program and based on enrollment:
• Allied Health Services (CMA/CNA/HHA) – Daytime/Afternoon/Evening Hours
• Automotive Technology – Late Afternoon/Evening Hours
• Computerized Machine Tool Engineering – Daytime/Afternoon/Evening Hours
• General Education – Math, Psychology, Science, U.S. History, Written & Oral CommunicationsRequires a Masters Degree
• Graphic Arts Technology – Late Afternoon/Evening Hours
• Hospitality & Culinary Arts – Late Afternoon/Evening Hours
• Industrial Engineering Technology – Late Afternoon/Evening Hours
Compensation:
Adjunct Faculty are paid $600 per credit hour taught.
Application Process:
To apply, submit a cover letter indicating which program you’re applying for, along with a resume to Human Resources, Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801, or email your materials to hr@fhtc.edu. Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.
Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this role, the Clinic Administrative Assistant is responsible for creating a welcoming and efficient patient environment, assisting with clerical duties, supporting clinic operations, and managing clinical responsibilities to ensure smooth patient flow and organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Welcome and assist patients.
• Manage patient check-in process, recording attendance and payments in the clinic management software.
• Track and maintain office supplies inventory.
• Oversee maintenance and operations of the equipment in the dental clinic.
• Coordinate and supervise clinic closing procedures.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Technical College Certificate or Associate Degree preferred. Experience may be allowed to substitute for education.
• Experience working in a Dental office required.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Up to 27.5 hours/week, 9 months/year
• Work schedule: Tuesday-Friday
• Hourly rate based on experience, starting at $15.15
• Benefits include a KPERS retirement plan and partially paid health insurance
Application Process:
Send your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Human Resources at hr@fhtc.edu. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Dental Hygiene Program Instructor
Flint Hills Technical College is adding a full-time instructor for the Dental Hygiene program beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. The Flint Hills Technical College Dental Hygiene Instructor helps create a positive learning environment to assist students in participating in planned experiences directed toward performing health-related activities with precision, safety, and efficiency consistent with concepts and practices of all healthcare entities and disciplines.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree (or willingness to obtain) required.
· Must have a current Kansas Dental Hygiene License
· Must have a current CPR Certification
· Minimum of two years of paid experience in the dental field.
· Kansas Teaching Certificate is not required.
Salary and Benefits:
This full-time, 9-month position offers a competitive salary range of $40,000$54,000, commensurate with experience and education level. Additional benefits include a KPERS retirement plan and employer-paid health insurance for the employee. Annual salary is distributed over 12 months.
Application Process:
Review of application documents will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to Human Resources at hr@fhtc.edu.
A workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans
“Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, at Grace Community Church in Overbrook.
“We would encourage men to attend the workshop series, too,” said Ryan Schaub, Frontier District crop production and farm management agent. “The more a family learns about the process for handling its agricultural assets, the better their plan can become. Really, this series is for everyone who owns agricultural land.”
The workshops will be hosted simultaneously at 62 other sites across Kansas, Nebraska and Indiana. The series is being produced through a collaborative effort by extension programs at Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Purdue University.
Topics covered will include motivation for succession planning, communicating with family, the financial aspects of estate and transition plans, and the legal aspects of putting a plan in place. During each of the four meetings, a keynote speaker will be simulcast to every workshop loca-
tion, and time will then be spent on questions and a handson activity for participants. A meal will be provided at the beginning of each meeting.
“Planning for what happens to your farm or ranch when you are gone can be daunting, but it’s so important for the transition to the next generation to go smoothly,” said Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition out of the K-State Department of Ag Economics. “This series will help participants learn best practices and new strategies to help the transition and estate planning processes so they can take that back to their farm or ranch and help lead the way in creating or reevaluating their plans.”
LaVell Winsor, K-State Farm Analyst, said the program’s structure is intended to strengthen networks of women in rural areas, which can provide opportunities for building trust and sharing information. “Connections are so important to rural women,” she said. “We have seen the benefits that come from knowing your peers, having a place to share difficulties, and mitigate the isolation that many of us in agriculture often feel.”
Janae McNally, Frontier District adult development and aging and family resource management agent, sees the benefits of individuals of all ages participating in the series. “My hope is that multiple generations of a family will learn the terms and processes involved with protecting the family’s assets. Sometimes it’s the older generation that we think needs this education, but it is so helpful when the younger generations can understand the significance of succession planning and be a helpful part of the discussion.”
The registration fee for in-person attendance is $60.00 before Jan. 12, 2025, which includes all four night’s meals and educational materials. The fee increases to $75.00 after Jan. 12, and a workbook is not guaranteed. For inperson registration, the fee will be collected at the local site the first night of the program. In-person participation is HIGHLY encouraged, if at all possible, but an online option is available for $75.00 for family members who live out of state or for people who cannot participate at an in-person site.
More information and registration are available at www. AgManager.info/events.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/ NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40444.
Build a nutrient and water superhighway for your crops.
To easily provide crops access to nutrients and water, SOURCE It with BLUEPRINT™. The key to bigger, healthier and more productive crops is the Maximum Acre Solution from Sound Agriculture. SOURCE® turns your soil into a nutrient factory by activating 200+ species of microbes to increase nutrient availability. Then BLUEPRINT builds the delivery network by expanding the crop’s reach beyond the roots. By working together, they provide better access to nutrients and water all season long. The solution for maximizing every acre is adding SOURCE + BLUEPRINT.
Tasty Treats
PHEASANT OR TURKEY DIP
June Bell, Cottonwood Falls
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
½ small onion chopped fine
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 C. cooked, diced pheasant or turkey
1 C. minced celery
Microwave cream cheese on defrost setting for about three minutes to soften, add soup and mayonnaise, Worcestershire and onion. Mix again, then add meat and celery. Good served at room temperature or chilled.
MOON CREEK PAN-FRIED QUAIL
Compliments of Moon Creek Kennels
1 egg
2 C. Buttermilk
Flour
7-8 boned quail
Salt
Seasoned pepper
Margarine or butter
Mix egg and buttermilk. Dip quail in flour, then egg-buttermilk mixture, then again in flour. Season with salt and pepper. Fry in margarine until golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
New Year’s 2025 —
There will be no commercial, roll-off service, or cardboard service on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Residential trash service & (WEST SIDE) recycling service are unaffected.
Customers with Wednesday commercial trash service, roll-off service, or cardboard service will be picked up on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
The City of Emporia/Lyon County Transfer Station and Recycling Center will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Normal hours of operation will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
