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Holiday Events Calendar (Great Bend) ...................................... 5 Cook Something New .................................................................. 6 Consider Your Guests .................................................................. 8 Make Ornaments ...................................................................... 10 Include the Kids ........................................................................ 11 Decorate the Neighborhood ...................................................... 13 Holiday Decorating ................................................................... 14 Stress-Free Hosting .................................................................... 16 Think Small With Dessert ......................................................... 17 Meat Secrets .............................................................................. 18 Cookies With the Kids ............................................................... 19 Holiday Comforting Drinks ...................................................... 20 Narrowing Down Holiday Dinner Options .............................. 22 Homemade Dinner Rolls for Those With Gluten Allergies ....... 23 Navigating the Holidays With Diabetes .................................... 24 How to Make Your Holiday Party Unique ................................ 26 The Young Athlete ..................................................................... 27 The Inspired Decorator ............................................................. 30 The Proud Grandparents .......................................................... 31 Military Care Packages ............................................................. 35 Trees for Troops ......................................................................... 36 A Simple Thank You .................................................................. 37 Make it a Family Experience .................................................... 39 Go With Local Gift Cards .......................................................... 40 Join a ‘Shop Local’ Movement ................................................... 41 Visit Ellinwood ..................................................................... 42-43 Green Impacts ........................................................................... 43 Until Next Time How to Pack Your Holiday Decorations ......... 48 Visit Larned ......................................................................... 45-49 Visit Hoisington ................................................................... 50-51 Looking For A Job? ............................................................... 52-54 Holiday Events Calendar (Area) ............................................... 55

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November Events: 27th: Black Friday Light to Unite Holiday Hustle Fun Run, Walk or Bike Veteran’s Memorial Park. Reg. at 5:30pm, Start at 6:30pm.

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Cook Something New Traditions T diti are b by d defi finition iti stable t bl and d unchanged h d activities ti iti that th t serve as pillars of special occasions.

But that doesn’t mean creativity can’t come into play.

Cooking is one of the most instrumental parts of any holiday celebration.

Some families stick to the same ham, potatoes and dessert recipes for decades.

But why not mix it up a bit?

This year — and every year from now on — add a new recipe to your repertoire. You might just find something that you enjoy cooking throughout the year.

Keep it Simple — At First

Maybe you’re intimidated to try out a new recipe with so many guests coming to your home. That’s OK. Besides trying it out weeks ahead of time, one tip is to keep the dish as simple as possible.

Once you become more practiced in various cooking techniques and unique ingredients, you should feel confident enough to test the waters and try complex dishes. Until then, remember that oftentimes during the holidays, simplicity wins out when it comes to our favorite recipes.

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Consider Your Guests C

an you see Uncle Dave sitting down to a fancy French-inspired dish with a smile on his face? Consider who you’re serving when trying to come up with your new menu item.

If your friends and family look forward to your special potato casserole every year, don’t try replacing it now with something more unique. Think about what might complement your most popular dishes and build your menu from there.

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Equally as fun as the actual cooking is the research that goes into finding the perfect recipe. Scour old cookbooks to look up variations of all types of meals ranging from traditional holiday roasts to vegan options.

Find one recipe that everyone agrees on, copy it down and head to the store. While there, you may be inspired to add other ingredients or even another entire dish to your plan. This type of creative chef work may become your favorite part of your new tradition.

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Make Ornaments O rnaments and holiday traditions go hand in hand.

How many of your children’s ornaments from when they were small still hang on your tree to this day?

Ornaments are sentimental in that they bring us down memory lane, helping us connect past holiday seasons with what was going on in our lives at that time.

The best ornaments can be funny, sweet or downright goofy — but they all have one thing in common: personalization. Including handmade or monogramed ornaments on our Christmas

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Don’t have an ornament tradition in your home? Start one today. Make a pledge to your significant other to buy or make a special ornament every year.

You’ll soon have a box full of meaningful treasures to open every Christmas season when the time comes to decorate your tree.

Crafty Ornaments On the other hand, nothing says ornaments need to last from season to season. By incorporating live items such as leaves, tree

branches or flowers, you can build ornaments inspired by Mother Nature.

You also can incorporate fresh fruits such as cranberries or twisted orange peels into your ornament

decoration to enhance your tree’s scent. Popcorn strings and elegant fabrics can be combined to form a beautiful ornament, as can small photos of family members and handmade frames.

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Plan an afternoon of ornament-making that involves Christmas caroling, special treats and hot chocolate to make the experience a fun one.

Once your children’s ornaments are finished, ask them to hang them on the tree. Involving them in the decorating process will help them take pride in their creations, and may even convince them to become more creative in other areas of everyday life.

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Be sure to gather up your friends, family members and fellow community members to make a difference in spreading holiday cheer.

Get Involved Great ideas always start with an individual or group looking to make a difference. If you have the initiative to begin your own decorating committee, there are only a few steps you need to take. • Reach out to the organization you’re looking to help. • Find out if there is any red tape to starting a committee, such as securing approval from the board of directors. • Draft a simple contract between you and the organization that states what each party will be responsible for providing, such as funds, decorations or equipment. • Form your core group of volunteers and set milestone meetings to make sure all key projects get done on time. • Spread the word.

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Sticking to a decorating budget around Christmastime can be a downright daunting undertaking. Other expenses can add up quickly this time of year, including gifts, food for holiday parties and gas for transportation.

Before you know it, your decorating budget can look pretty slim.

But you can still pull off an elegant, festive theme with the help of a little thriftiness and creativity. The important thing to remember is to stay committed to your budget, no matter how limited it may be. Your home will look even better when you know that you didn’t have to dip into savings or rack up credit card debt to find the perfect decorations.

Heirlooms & Hand-Me-Downs

One of the first places you should check when trying to find affordable decoration is the home of a family member. Someone who is downsizing or thinking of having a yard sale may be in minimalist mode, which can be great for you when trying to score their handme-down Christmas decorations. Additionally, maybe there is a special decoration in your family that you’ve loved over the years. This could be the time to ask for it. Heirloom pieces not only help you save money but can add special meaning to your collection of decorations.

Go Discount Shopping

You don’t have to wait for the holiday season to start buying Christmas decorations. Be on the lookout at yard sales or flea markets throughout the summertime to spot your next great find.

Thrift stores also are home to many options that families have either outgrown or replaced. You can buy these at discounted prices, even if they still look like new.

Go All Natural

Mother Nature can serve as one big discount store for holiday decorations. That’s because resources such as branches, nuts and winter berries are natural and free. With some hot glue and yarn, you can create a stunning decoration to weave through your tree or add to your table centerpiece. Fill a vase with pine cones and pine needles to make the perfect addition for an end table.

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oes the thought of hosting a big holiday party give you sweats?

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The key to pulling off a great holiday party is having confidence in yourself.

Even if you haven’t planned a party of this magnitude before, believing you can is half the battle.

Don’t forget that people are focused on each other and their time together during the holidays. No one is going to notice if you make a few mistakes in a recipe or forget to grab a certain decoration. Keep that in mind to help you avoid stressing over every single party detail.

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side items that can comfortably rest in the refrigerator without losing their flavor or freshness.

There are plenty of make-ahead recipes or even store-bought extras that can help keep your stress level to a minimum. You can incorporate a lot of small, finger-food items that not only make for easy preparation and overnight storage but easy cleanup as well.

Hosting

Consider a Potluck The traditional holiday meal may be comprised of grandma whipping up the appetizers, main course, desserts and drinks, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Let guests know ahead of time that you’re going with a potluck party format.

Have everyone bring a main dish and dessert — and make sure everyone knows what others are bringing. Or decide to cook the main turkey or ham dish and all of the desserts, leaving the

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Fittingly, a lot of pressure is on the cook to prepare, cook and carve the meat in just the right way. Follow the tips below to make sure you pull off the meat dish your guests are anticipating.

Roasting Tips

There are all sorts of fancy cooking methods for meat, but one of the most tried and true is the simple roast.

Especially good for large cuts of meat, the basic roast will leave your meat juicy and tender.

Be sure that your meat is at least 2 inches thick. The meat depends on its own juices to provide some of the flavor and extra juiciness, so roasting too thin a piece can be counterproductive.

The steps to a perfect roast: • Place the meat fat side up on a rack in an open roaster; • Do not add water, as the meat will use its own juices; • Insert a meat thermometer into thickest part of roast when the cooking time is nearing the end; and • Allow the meat to stand for 15 minutes before carving.

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Cookies With the Kids

Cooking is a holiday tradition that should be enjoyed by people of all ages — even the kids. And depending on the age of your children, there are plenty of cooking activities to which they can lend a hand this year. All it takes to get them involved is some clean hands and plenty of patience on your part. You can assign different tasks to your children depending on their age. This will help keep them organized and focused on their own specific roles.

It also will ensure that the appropriate jobs are being handled by the appropriately aged children. Mixing and beating, for example is probably not a job for your 2-year-old toddler, while adding sprinkles to cookies may very well be. Here are some ideas of how you can involve your children in the cooking process, depending on if they’re younger (ages 2 to 5) or older (ages 6 and above).

Younger Children

Youngsters love cracking eggs. And as long as you’re there to supervise to make sure they’re not ingesting them, this can be a fun, educational experience for your toddler. You also can enlist your youngest children to pour ingredients into a mixing bowl after you have measured them out.

The most fun step for children of any

age may be frosting the desserts, so step back and let them have a little fun.

Other roles can include: • Rolling cookie dough into balls; • Flattening the cookie dough balls with their fingers; • Rolling balls of cookie dough in sugar; and transferring cookie balls onto a baking sheet.

Older Children

If you trust your older children to use hand-held electric mixers, they can help you take care of this step while you combine other ingredients.

You may want to step in when the time comes to add messy items such as flour, sugar or softened cream cheese.

Here are some other roles that are perfect for the grade-schooler: • Stir in chocolate chips, raisins or other ingredients; • Cut out cookie shapes from the rolled dough; • Unwrap and press chocolate kisses into the tops of cookies; • Frost and decorate cookies by themselves; • Dip cookies in melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the cookies; and • Pipe frosting features on gingerbread men and other desserts.

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he holidays mean cold weather for most of the country, which means warm, comforting drinks, and what’s more holiday-inspired than coffee and hot chocolate?

Having a great variety of both in alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices can be the finishing touch for a festive holiday party.

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No bar is complete without the mugs and glasses that will be used to serve your delicious concoctions. You can break out the humorous, tacky holiday mugs or opt for classier, more elegant drinkware.

Stack up your cups and mugs on a tray, and let guests serve themselves. Also, don’t forget the to-go cups and lids for the non-alcoholic beverages if there are guests who aren’t able to stay long at your party.

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Narrowing Down Holiday Dinner Options

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Holiday dinners are often more extravagant than the run-of-the-mill dinners families eat on ordinary weeknights. Crafting a special dinner requires both planning and prep work, and there are some ways to make the experience go more smoothly.

What’s cooking?

Culture often dictates which meals are prepared. Many popular main courses involve pork and poultry, as baked hams and roasted turkeys are especially popular during the holiday season. But regardless of history, hosts should consider which foods appeal to the greatest number of guests, then plan the dinner around these items. Also, if

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Another savvy move is to choose foods that can be prepared in advance. If you’re hosting a houseful of guests, steer clear of foods that require individualized attention or must be cooked and served promptly, like a risotto. Casseroles, pasta dishes, roasts, and other similar foods can be prepared and cooked, then reheated in time for the main course.

Keep it simple

Although you may want to impress your guests with your culinary prowess, experimenting with exotic dishes or trying intricate plating techniques can backfire if you do not have adequate practice.

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oliday dinners vary depending on the household, but certain staples seem to pop up no matter where you sit down to enjoy your holiday meal. Dinner rolls are one such staple, as few things supplement a hearty holiday meal better than freshly baked homemade dinner rolls.

Men and women with gluten allergies may want to avoid traditional dinner rolls, but holiday hosts can take steps to ensure everyone gets to enjoy dinner rolls regardless of their dietary restrictions.

Dinner Rolls Makes 18 rolls 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 cups warm milk (about 110 F) 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons xanthan gum

4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 extra-large eggs 1⁄4 cup neutral-flavored oil such as rice bran or canola 2 teaspoons vinegar, preferably apple cider Melted unsalted butter for brushing

Brush 18 standard muffin cups (one 12-cup pan and one 6-cup pan) with melted butter and dust with tapioca flour.

In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of the sugar into the warm milk.

Whisk in the yeast to dissolve. Set aside to proof. The mixture will get foamy.

If your kitchen is warm, the mixture will foam quickly, so watch it to make sure it does not overflow the bowl.

In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium speed until foamy, about 3 minutes. Add the oil and beat for 2 more minutes. Reduce the speed to low, add the vinegar and beat to

combine. Add the yeast mixture and beat to mix. Add the flour mixture and beat to combine, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes longer.

Distribute the dough equally among the prepared muffin cups and fill them about three-quarters full. With a sharp knife that has been dipped in tapioca flour, cut a deep slash in the top of each roll. Dip the knife in flour before each cut, and don’t worry if a little extra tapioca flour is left on top of the rolls.

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Let the dough stand in a warm, draft-free place to rise until doubled in bulk, about 40 minutes.

Brush the top of each roll with melted butter. Bake until the tops are a nice golden brown, about 20 minutes. If they start to brown too quickly, loosely tent the rolls with aluminum foil. Remove the rolls to wire racks to cool. If you are serving them immediately, it’s nice to put them in a tea towel-lined blanket to keep warm.

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Navigating the Holidays Diabetics must learn how to enjoy their favorite holiday foods without compromising their overall health.

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mid a season of sweets and special foods, it sometimes can be challenging for diabetics to maintain their dietary discipline. But eating certain foods in moderation can help people with diabetes enjoy the flavors of the holidays without compromising their health.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, while another 86 million adults have prediabetes. One in four people with diabetes do not know they have the disease.

Managing diabetes is more than just avoiding candy and cookies. Foods with a lot of fat or those that are high in carbohydrates also can be problematic.

Such foods may not be so easy to avoid come the holiday season, but the following are a few tips to help men and women with diabetes maintain their health through the holidays.

Anticipate foods. Certain foods are staples of the holiday season. If you anticipate potentially problematic

foods, then you can develop a plan to avoid them or eat them in moderation in advance of arriving at a family gathering or holiday party.

Eat a healthy snack. Prior to going to a holiday party, eat something that will satisfy your hunger to avoid overeating once you are there.

Ask about foods. Don’t be shy to ask the host or hostess about what will be served. This will help you develop a strategy that will fit with your meal plan.

Limit alcohol consumption. Only drink in moderation and eat something beforehand to prevent low blood glucose levels later. Avoid drinks with high calorie mixers or ones packed with extra sugar.

Bring a dish. Make something that is diabetic-friendly and bring it to the party. Chances are someone else attending the party is diabetic and will appreciate having a healthy choice as well. Opt for fruit. Choose fruit over sweets at the dessert table.

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recipes with reduced sugar or ones that use a sugar substitute.

Control your portions. Fill up your dish with healthy foods, leaving only a small spot for something indulgent.

Test diligently. Now is the time to monitor your blood-sugar levels like a hawk. Monitor your levels more closely so you can see how holiday foods are affecting your levels and so you know if you need to make any adjustments.

Rebound quickly. Experts advise that if you go overboard on a particular day, get back on your feet the next.

Exercise, revisit meal plans and cut portion sizes.

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This year, check out the Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s Wetlands Gift Store!

The KWEC offers unique selections of gift ideas for just about everyone on your list.

For the nature enthusiast, the Gift Store offers animal and plant identification guides, books, nature-themed t-shirts, local wildlife photographs, stuffed animals, bird feeders, and nature artwork. For other giftees, the Gift Store has many ‘Made in Kansas’ items, local artist artwork, science toys, and jewelry.

Several highlighted items from the Gift Store would make excellent gifts.

T-shirts and books are always popular gifts, and several new designs and titles have been ordered for the holiday season. CineSpinner Animated Suncatchers are another unique gift.

The hanging suncatchers portray various animals that animate as they spin.

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Explore these ideas to breathe new life into holiday parties.

Choose a creative date. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day tend to be the busiest of the holiday season, so think about hosting your event outside of this four-week span.

A pre-Thanksgiving party or something in mid-January may be more amenable to busy guests.

Parties that fall outside of the usual time period may be a welcome change for guests who are simply stretched too thin during the heart of the holiday season.

Choose an unusual party time.

Cocktail parties are the norm come the holiday season, so switch things up for your soirĂŠe. Host a

brunch or luncheon, which figures to be less expensive than cocktail or dinner parties.

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Seeing the magic of the holidays through the eyes of children can add life to your party, and it can save you and your guests the cost of childcare.

Create a photo montage. Collect images of your guests from the last year and create a slide show.

Guests will likely enjoy reliving the previous 12 months and look forward to making some memories in the year to come.

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This Christmas, give that special sports nut gifts he can use to hone his craft or enhance his passion for the sport he loves.

From extra gear to useful accessories, the world of sports gifts is vast. The first step to choosing the perfect present is to decide if you want to buy one that is practical or one that is more experience-based.

Private Instruction

From baseball and softball to hockey and football, and every sport in between, practice makes perfect. And depending on your geographic area, you likely can find private instructors ready to dole out invaluable lessons.

Check with your local recreational centers or indoor sports facilities to find out what they offer. Be sure

to match your athlete’s age with the proper instruction level.

Common lessons can include hitting, pitching and fielding for baseball and softball, or swinging and putting for golf. Pay attention to the child’s game and find areas you think could use some development, and choose the appropriate training package.

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What better way to treat your young athlete than by letting her learn from the professionals? Tickets to a major sporting event can both motivate and educate youngsters who have a true passion for the games they play.

You can hide the tickets in a complementary gift, such as a hat or jersey of his favorite team or player.

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he hosts numerous get-togethers throughout the year because she takes pride in how her home looks and feels. This holiday season, help her feel even better about her space by giving her unique, design-related gifts. Depending on your friend’s own style and personality, you will be able to find gifts that help take his love for design to the next level. If purchasing unique pieces that would fit well on his walls or tables, make sure you’re fitting in with his color scheme and design strategies.

Inspiration

The best home decorators and designers learn from the inspiration around them.

Help them become inspired by planning a trip to a local art gallery or even a farmer’s market. She will revel in the environment, picking out vibrant designs and displays built to attract and retain your attention.

Talk about ways she could incorporate the ideas into the design of her own home.

A Room Re-Do

Maybe your design-savvy friend is also a super busy mom. Is there a room in her home that she has been wanting to overhaul for a while? Surprise her with a gift card for materials and your commitment to help her finish her project over the next couple of weekends. She’ll be excited by your offer and thankful for the extra help. The gift card could come in handy for decorations, artwork or even building materials.

Centerpieces

Another gift idea involves centerpieces for the next big special party at your friend’s home. Check in with your local florist or craft shop for ways to create unique, lasting arrangements. These could be made out of baskets, candles or flowers — as long as they match the decor in your friends’ dining room. Since there is still plenty of cold weather left, consider opting for a winter arrangement that incorporates evergreen, berries and metallic vases or bowls. Save the vibrant colors for spring and summer.

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Depending on the age of the child presenting the gift, think about the specific relationship between grandchild and grandparent. Are there certain activities they like to do together? Places they like to go? Once you find that common ground, buying a personalized gift is a breeze.

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Grandparents love to stay updated on the latest family photos.

With the help of online software tools, you can easily make your own photo book, personalized just for grandma and grandpa.

Kids can choose which photos to put in the book, alongg with funny captions that would make their grandparents smile. The key is choosing a great cover shot that makes them want to open it over and over again throughout the years.

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Are you lucky enough to have grandparents who can whip up excellent meals? How many holiday feasts have you enjoyed at their home?

It’s time to repay the favor by helping grandma and grandpa update their kitchen tools. Cookware, glassware, new pots or a bread maker are just a few gift ideas for the grandparent who loves to cook.

Make a Day of It

Sometimes it’s not an item that makes for the perfect gift but more of an experience. Do grandma and granddaughter like to shop together?

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You should be selective about exactly which items you plan on sending overseas. There are customs issues and security regulations that must be considered by when it comes to shipping packages to members of the military.

What to Send

If you could send anything at all to your favorite service member, what would it be? Something personalized, such as a photo collection or letters? How about their favorite homemade foods?

All of these items are OK to ship and will offer your military member a special connection to memories of home. These memories can help push them through the difficult times of a deployment.

What Not to Send

Even though any item you send would surely be appreciated, there are some things to avoid including in your holiday care package. Anything breakable probably should be saved for when they return home. Picture your package on its route to your service member â&#x20AC;&#x201D; shipped from truck to truck before heading off on an international flight, and then being shipped from truck to truck again. Fragile items are not cut out for this route. Keep things simple by including only unbreakable items in your care package.

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One of the most challenging aspects of shipping a military care package can be filling out the customs forms required for compliant shipment.

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hat better way to brighten a day than to send a real Christmas tree? Last year, Trees for Troops provided them to more than 18,000 military families and troops across the world.

The organization has delivered nearly 200,000 trees since its 2005 inception and uses FedEx to deliver to more than 60 military bases in the United States and overseas.

Every year, volunteers help organize, box and load thousands of trees that are shipped to United States armed forces members in all branches of the military and their families.

Members of the National Christmas Tree Association and many state and regional Christmas tree associations take on this project as a way to show their appreciation for those who serve in our military.

The organization provides free, farm-grown trees that are of the highest quality.

Show Your Support

At the beginning of December, the annual Trees for Troops Weekend takes place across the country. Community members can donate funds or visit the 30 farms and retail locations in the United States that host FedEx trailers during the special time period. Consider making it a family event to get involved in this effort and teach even the youngest members of your family how important it is to show our gratitude.

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Write a Letter

Think about all the things your friend or family member has sacrificed to protect your freedom. How does it make you feel? Proud? Happy? Both?

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If you like to shop with young kids or elderly family members, then the madness that accompanies Black Friday or even Thanksgiving night shopping at major retailers probably isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for you. A stroll down to your friendly downtown establishment for a more laid-back experience may be what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for this year.

Shopping locally provides this.

Even in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you are likely to find friendly, personalized service at the local business level. This is because you probably know your small business owner by name and can even tell people about their background.

The typical small business in America depends on this kind of connection with its customers. What better way to teach your children about the hard work, communication and store loyalty than by taking them to your favorite local store and talking shop with the owner?

Teach the Value of Money Here is shopping exercise to try with your youngsters: â&#x20AC;˘ Give them $10 to buy a locally produced, locally sold item for a sibling or friend. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide a list of five local businesses from which they are allowed to make their purchase. â&#x20AC;˘ Take them to the store and let them pick out the item. â&#x20AC;˘ Prompt them to donate the remaining change to any local charity or support effort the business is promoting. â&#x20AC;˘ Discuss all of the important lessons that can be learned from the experience, including supporting your local economy, providing more jobs and contributing to causes.

A Better Shopping Experience If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking an elderly adult out shopping with you this season, one of the best options to give them a positive experience is by shopping locally.

Children can learn through your example of shopping locally. And who knows? You may just be creating another community-minded, small business customer for life.

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Gift cards are becoming the go-to holiday present for shoppers everywhere. The National Retail Federation says nearly $30 billion will be shelled out for Christmas presents this year.

Gift cards are simple, easily available and allow your recipient to buy something he or she actually wants. They can also be extremely thoughtful if you put some energy into buying one.

Know Your Recipient

If you’re considering buying some gift cards as Christmas presents this year, it’s important to know the tastes of who you’re buying for.

Does your recipient have a favorite local music shop or furniture store?

Then this will be easy! If you’re not sure where he or she likes to shop locally, consider their hobbies and interests.

Golf shops, restaurants, pet stores, gun smiths – there are numerous locally owned businesses to help you find the perfect gift card for any kind of person on your list.

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Maybe you’re considering buying some decorative pieces for your friend’s home or office, but you’re not quite sure if they’ll like what you have in mind. Get them a gift card!

You can find local boutiques, florists and specialty shops with a plethora of decorative options for the home – and ones your friend can pick out herself.

Match It with Other Gifts

Versatility is one of the signature advantages of going with a gift card for your friends and family members.

Let’s say you have an animal-lover in your family and are thinking of buying him a fish tank. You can purchase the tank from your local pet shop and add on a gift card for your recipient to pick out his own fish.

The same concept can apply for any coffee fanatics. Select a new coffeemaker from your local coffee store and load a gift card with $20 for your friend to buy her favorite kinds.

Recipients love this because it feels like the gift that keeps on giving.

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But what happens when you go beyond the purchase? How much can you achieve by becoming an actual voice in the conversation promoting the act of shopping locally into the mainstream?

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Community-focused organizations like Independent We Stand or the Small Business Administration are continually seeking volunteers to help get the word out on their efforts.

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If there are no major movements in your area, you can still become an advocate for your favorite local shop.

And you can do so in creative ways.

Many national organizations conduct large-scale contests to award the most innovative small businesses across the country. Grant money, new equipment or free advertising can be among the prizes doled out for winning entries.

Be on the lookout for such promotions and alert your small

business owners when you find one.

You can also take your message or positive purchasing experience to social media. This is another way of promoting your favorite small

business to the masses.

Authentic, unforced customer referrals can be the best form of advertising for a small business, so share often.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping CHRIST in Christmasâ&#x20AC;?

Being true to scripture and our ancient celebration of Advent as a time to wait, seek, wonder and rejoice.

Join us in worship each week as we remember what the Incarnation story is all about.

November 29: Waiting

December 6: Seeking Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Program at 10:00

December 13: Wondering

December 20: Rejoicing

Christmas Eve: Living Candlelight services at 7:00 and 11:00

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Jensen Associates Inc. Insurance Agency If you receive a shiny new toy for Christmas, call JAI to make sure it is protected.

JAI will provide a free quote for all your insurance needs.

ELLINWOOD Community Bank With warm wishes and heartfelt thanks to our customers and friends this holiday season.

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Save Cash

Tis the season to be jolly, not broke!

When you embark on a cross-state shopping spree to visit far-away stores, you might as well say goodbye to saving any of your Christmas cash.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the gas for travel, the expensive dining for multiple meals and the hotel if you plan on staying somewhere overnight.

Compare that experience to finding some great local deals in your downtown establishment, eating an affordable meal in your favorite local pizza hub and then heading home to wrap your gifts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see which option is both less expensive and less stressful.

And shopping locally isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about saving cash, but also about making it stretch further for those around you.

More of your money stays local when

you spend it in town, meaning your cash is also making more of a difference for your neighbors, friends and family members.

Save the Environment

Staying local cuts down on travel for both you and company delivery drivers.

This is a double benefit that results in cleaner air and eased traffic congestion.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, trucks and locomotives are responsible for 25 percent of smog-causing pollution and the majority of the cancer threat posed by air pollution in some areas.

Local businesses can help the environment in two ways: â&#x20AC;˘ By using local produce, food and products. â&#x20AC;˘ By using less packaging than larger chain stores.

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Until Next Time How to Pack Your Holiday Decorations S oon it will be time to bid farewell to another holiday season.

By now the gifts have been unwrapped and the last of the turkey leftovers are long gone. The only task that remains is to put away all of those holiday decorations that have been decking the halls since Thanksgiving.

Although packing holiday decorations may not be a favorite task, the following strategies can save both time and effort.

• Get motivated. The first supply you need when putting holiday decorations away is a healthy dose of motivation. It’s easy to put off the taking down of lights or rolling up of holiday garlands, but the earlier you start the more quickly you can move on from the holiday season. Plan a day when you can pack away decorations, and do not schedule anything else for that day.

• Purchase storage bins. Stock up on storage bins as they go on sale.

Even if you end up with extra bins you ultimately don’t need to store holiday decorations, you will no doubt find another use for them. Choose bins of various sizes and don’t be afraid to use takeout containers, which can hold

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smaller items and be stacked inside of larger bins to keep everything neat and organized. Zip-top storage bags are also handy for ornament hooks and other small trinkets.

• Find cushioning material. Fragile ornaments will need to be packed in some sort of soft wrapping to prevent breakage. Tissue paper, newspaper, old dish towels, and even faux polyester “snow” can be used to line bins and boxes. Label accordingly so you can isolate the breakable items.

• Start with the tree. If you have a live tree, this should be the first item you remove. The longer the tree dries out, the bigger the mess it creates.

Take down the lights and spool onto an empty paper towel tube or package into individual plastic bags to avoid knots and kinks. Thread a tree bag over the top of the empty tree and scoop around the bottom to contain as many pine needles as possible. Drag the tree outdoors and dispose or recycle according to neighborhood collection guidelines. Vacuum up any fallen needles. If you have an artificial tree, take the same steps, but store the tree away for next year.

• Divide your home into quadrants.

You likely use the same decorations in the same places each year. To make decorating easier next year, dismantle holiday displays and pack them up according to specific areas of the home.

For example, store all picture window decorations in one bin and label thusly.

Continue to store decorations according to the room where they are hanged.

Items that are used strictly for outdoors can be grouped together and stored in the garage.

• Use a gift wrap organizer. Underthe-bed storage containers are ideal for storing gift wrap and assorted accessories. You also can use a hanging shoe organizer to store bows, tape and name tags. Wrapping paper rolls also can be stored horizontally over rafters in the attic or garage.

• Be especially careful with candles.

Pack candles separately from other items, as candles must be kept in a relatively cool area so they do not melt when temperatures rise.

• Keep an empty bin handy. Use this bin to store any gifts or decorations you buy throughout the year. This way you won’t forget where you stashed them.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTING

Come to Hoisington Friday evening, November 27th as we start the Christmas season off right! The Hoisington Annual Christmas Main Street Lighting is scheduled for Friday after Thanksgiving 5:00 P.M. at the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce, 123 N. Main.

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See downtown Hoisington light up for the ďŹ rst time and listen to carols ring through the streets! Sit with Mrs. Claus and listen to Christmas stories at 5 P.M. at the Chamber as we wait for Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival shortly after 5:30 P.M. Each child will receive a gift from Santa, a chance to tell Santa their secret wish, give him a hug and snap a photo! Then all children can register for a chance to win Chamber Gift CertiďŹ cates and may bring an outdoor Christmas ornament to decorate the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighted Christmas tree. In conjunction with Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce will be offering free hay rack rides, hot cocoa and cookies as children wait for their turn to visit with Santa.

The 2015 Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee invites everyone to come down to see Main Street light up for the ďŹ rst time this 2015 Christmas Season.

2015 HOISINGTON HOME DECORATING CONTEST The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee will once again sponsor the Home Decorating Contest. This year there will be three Hoisington Gift CertiďŹ cates given to the Best Decorated Residences for the 2015 Christmas Season. To be eligible for the contest, residents must register with the Chamber of Commerce by Thursday, December 17th. First Place will be awarded a $75 CertiďŹ cate, second place, $60 and $40 for third place. Gift CertiďŹ cates can be redeemed at participating Hoisington Businesses. Residences will be judged between 7 AND 9 P.M. on Friday, December 18. Call the Chamber ofďŹ ce at 653-4311 to register your entry.

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The Holidays will be here soon and we have the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Redeemable at locations throughout the community, a Hoisington Chamber of Commerce gives the gift of choice!

Check off everyone on your list!

Employees, Customers, Business Associates, Suppliers, Family & Friends The certiďŹ cates beneďŹ t our local economy by keeping our dollars circulating here in Hoisington!

They are valid at any Hoisington Chamber Member Business!

Support your local stores this Holiday Season!

Call the Chamber to purchase your Gift CertiďŹ cates at 620-653-4311.

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HELP WANTED Plant Technician 2 Electrical Maintenance Tech QualiďŹ ed applicants are encouraged to submit Q a resume to lbonewell@fullerind.com or v s Fuller Industries Human Resources visit to complete an application.

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This position is responsible for helping to develop our digital strategy and assisting our customers with digital growth and marketing. The ideal candidate will be a business professional with excellent communication and computer skills, social media prowess, and strong work ethic. Business to business networking is an important part of this position. This is a full-time position with beneďŹ ts, base salary and incentive plan. Must have reliable transportation and a good driving record. Preference will be given to candidates with marketing, video, digital media and sales experience. This is a great opportunity for a marketing or communications graduate looking to further develop his/her skills. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, references and salary expectations to mhoisington@gbtribune.com or mail Great Bend Tribune, Attn: Mary Hoisington, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

NEEDING EXTRA HOLIDAY CASH?!?

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A $100 sign-on bonus is available to qualiďŹ ed applicants just in time for the Holidays!

For more information or to pick up an application come into our downtown ofďŹ ce.

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Area Holiday Events Calendar

Claflin

Hoisington

November 29 Tree Lighting Ceremony Approx. 6:30 p.m., Main Street

November 27 Downtown Christmas Lighting and Santa & Mrs. Claus visit the Chamber.

Cookies, hot cocoa, hay rides and children’s gift certificate drawings - 5:00 p.m.

November 30 Central Plains High School Winter Music Program 7:00 p.m., CPHS in Claflin

November 30 - December 14 Shop Hoisington Chimney Hop - Shop local businesses and have them stamp your Chimney Hop passport. Turn in a full passport for a chance to win Chamber Gift Certificates!

December 7 Central Plains Elementary School Winter Music Program 7:00 p.m., CPES in Holyrood

December 12 Santa’s House Open, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

December 14 Central Plains Middle School Winter Music Program 7:00 p.m., CPMS in Bushton

December 16 Santa’s House Open, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

December 18 Chamber’s Christmas Home Decor Contest Judging December 19 Santa’s House Open, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ellinwood December 1 High School Band Concert 7:00 p.m., EHS Auditorium December 3 K-2 Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m., EHS Auditorium December 6 The Christkindlmarket and Community Tree Lighting 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

December 8 3rd - 6th Grade Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m., EHS Auditorium December 14 Middle School/High School Winter Vocal Concert 7:00 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church

See Great Bend’s Holday Events Calendar on Page 5

Larned December 5 Larned Chamber Ambassadors 95th Christmas Parade, 11:00 a.m.

The theme is “Songs of the Season” Awards for top three entries. 4th and Main at 1:00 p.m. Judging, 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Parade forms at Larned Chamber Office, 502 Broadway. Alternate date Dec. 12.

Business Open House, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm Santa House, 11:30 - 1:00 pm Christmas/Kiddie Movie, Toy Giveaways, State Theatre, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

December 12 Santa’s House, Downtown Larned, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Larned Civic Pride Kiddie Shopping Day, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m., Downtown Larned December 19 Santa’s House, Downtown Larned, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Santa’s House, last-minute shopping, Downtown Larned December 19 Countdown to Christmas, Santa’s House 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Downtown Larned Santa’s House, last-minute shopping

Contact Larned Chamber, Sydney Blanton 620-285-6916

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