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I like to give strengths and weaknesses, and I like to encourage them to keep going. To me that is very, very important. I just don’t want to discourage, I want to encourage.” BETTY KANDT
A well-developed taste for judging Kandt wants exhibitors to learn from experience By Emily DeShazer
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Falling cakes and dense bread are familiar woes for 4-H Club members during the annual Shawnee County Fair food show, which begins this week at the Kansas Expocentre. But this year those problems might be even more prevalent due to the lingering high humidity, one area fair judge says. Betty Kandt, of Manhattan, who has been a food judge for many years for four or five county fairs in the area, says kids might have to whip their egg whites a little longer and hope the heavy, humid air doesn’t weigh on their loaves of breads too much as they prepare to challenge for white, red, blue and purple ribbons. The ribbons — purple is the best — are given out based on what a judge thinks of the exhibitor’s product using four criteria: appearance, texture, smell and taste. Kandt says besides critiquing a product, she also wants to help the 4-H’er in his or her learning experience, which is one of the reasons the former 4-H’er and consumer science teacher enjoys her role at the fair
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Betty Kandt, of Manhattan, who serves as a food judge at the Shawnee County Fair, says she judges items on their appearance, texture, smell and taste. The two most important categories, in her opinion, are appearance and texture, but all four are used to decide whether an exhibitor receives a white, red, blue or purple ribbon.
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WED JULY 22 Topeka West Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Hy-Vee (secondfloor conference room), S.W. 29th and Wanamaker. Information: Rick Ryan, 249-9000 or president@ topekawestrotary.com. Capitol Midweek Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday (rain or shine), July 22, Kansas Statehouse (south lawn), S.W. 10th between Harrison and Jackson. Continues through Oct. 14. Noontime Brownbag Concert: Judd Henry Mason, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, near Topeka Performing Arts Center (canopy), S.E. 8th and Quincy. Storytime with Mrs. Marj, 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 2730561. 2016 Heritage Trust Fund Grant
Workshop, 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Kansas Museum of History, 6425 S.W. 6th. For anyone applying for grants for documentary films, exhibitions, oral history projects, and photo/artifact preservation projects. Grant information: www.kshs. org/14617. Information and reservation: Marsha 272-8681, ext. 240 or cultural_resources@kshs.org. Queen of Spades Garden Club, 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, WardMeade Historic Site (Preston Hale Room), 124 N.W. Fillmore. Topeka Healing Rooms, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Restoration House, 2213 S.W. 10th. Affiliated with the International Association of Healing Rooms. Information: 221-6589 or www.topekahealingroom.com. Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (second floor), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: powerspeakers@gmail.com.
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Southwest Topeka Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m. Thursday, July 23, The Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South. Speaker: Tawny Stottlemire, executive director of Community Action Inc. Capital City Networking Group, 7:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, Jayhawk Tower, S.W. 7th and Jackson. We’re Online Worldwide computer classes for seniors 60 and older, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, Topeka LULAC Senior Center, 1502 N.E. Seward. Classes will continue on Thursdays through Sept. 3 and will be taught by certified instructors. In partnership with Washburn Tech. Information (registration required, space limited): 234-5809. Cub Club Crafters, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 273-0561. Heartland Toastmasters, noon Thursday, July 23, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Guests welcome. Information: 232-2836. Rotary Club of Topeka, noon Thursday, July 23, Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, S.E. 6th and Madison. Information: Roger Aeschliman, 267-8782. Thursday Brown Bag Concert Series: Rhythmia, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23, in front of US Bank, 900 Massachusetts, Lawrence. Inclement weather location: Watkins Community Museum, 1047 Massachusetts. Information: Duane 832-7940. Meadowlark Toastmasters, 5:45
p.m. Thursday, July 23, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.
Marine Corps League, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, VFW Post 1650, 3110 S.W. Huntoon. The Gen. Lewis W. Walt Detachment invites all former, retired and active duty Marines, FMF corpsmen and FMF Navy chaplains to attend. Information: http://on.fb. me/1E7lhbp or 640-6077. Topeka Genealogical Society, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Program: Stump the Genealogy Chumps. Public welcome.
FRI JULY 24 Sex Addicts Anonymous Topeka Chapter men’s group, 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, July 24, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 3916 S.W. 17th. Open to all men seeking help, but closed to visitors. Information: (785) 200-3450, saatopeka@gmail.com or https:// saa-recovery.org/. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), sign-in 8:30 a.m., meeting 9 a.m. Friday, July 24, Countryside United Methodist Church (use north entrance), 3221 S.W. Burlingame. First visit is free. Information: (800) 932-8677 or www.tops.org. Kid’s Drum Circle with Mr. Bill, 11 a.m. Friday, July 24, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 2730561. South Steps Friday Concert: KU Jazz Combo I, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 24, Kansas Statehouse south steps, S.W. 10th and Jackson. Informational booths on area attractions and activities. Information:
http://on.fb.me/1HVh0i6 or www. admin.ks.gov. Kan Ask-A-Lawyer, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, July 24, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service provides free legal information service and answer questions. Public welcome. No appointment necessary. Information: 861-8812. Topeka Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 24, Aldersgate Village (Wesley Hall), 7220 S.W. Asbury Drive. Speaker: Adrian Serene, Assistant Attorney General. Cost: $9. Reservations required: 478-0651. Downtown Topeka Optimist Club, noon Friday, July 24, Top of the Tower, 534 S. Kansas Ave. Celebrate Recovery (for adults 18 and older), meal 6 p.m., program 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, First Southern Baptist Church (enter off parking lot), 1912 S.W. Gage Blvd. Meal cost: Freewill offering. Child care available for 6th grade and younger 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Information: www.crtopekaks.org. 22nd annual Kaw Valley Special Rodeo for special needs children ages 5-12, 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, Riley County Fairgrounds (CiCo Park, Wells Arena), Manhattan. Special Rodeo pairs up a child with pro rodeo partners, who assist in fun noncompetitive rodeo activities. Space is limited. Information and registration (required by July 20): Sandy, 3133863 after 5 p.m., schandle@k-state. edu or http://www.kawvalleyrodeo. com/.
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SAT JULY 25 Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (rain or shine), July 25, S.W. 12th and Harrison. Continues through Nov. 1. Information: http://on.fb. me/1BOH7Q4, lanebetty4@yahoo. com or 249-4704. Shawnee County Fair, opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Kansas Expocentre (Livestock Pavilion and Exercise Arena), One Expocentre Drive. Horse show and McClain’s Mutton Bustin’. Information (including schedule): http://bit.ly/1RCqll2. United Daughters of the Confederacy, Ladies of the Plains 2696, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information and reservations: ladiesoftheplains@ ksudc.org or www.ksudc.org. West Fest: National Day of the Cowboy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Kansas Museum of History, 6425 S.W. 6th. Includes games, country music, food and more. Free hotdogs and chips (while supplies last), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission to the museum: Adults $8, students $6, children 5 and younger free. Information: 272-8681, ext. 415, or http://bit. ly/1SqmClv. Ride for Romania Car Show and Car Smash, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Topeka First Assembly Church, 500 S.W. 27th. Car show registration begins at 9 a.m. Activities include food, music by DJ, inflatables, game and face painting. Information: 969-6557. Topeka Nar-Anon Family Group, for families and friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic addiction, noon to 1:15 p.m. Satur-
day, July 25, 1005 S.W. 10th (next to Oxford House). Information: www. naranonmidwest.org. Author Tom Mach will sign copies of his book, “The Invisible Twins,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Creative Corners Gallery, 115 S.E. 6th. Corks and Canvases: Painting, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Wyldewood Cellars, 32633 Grapevine Road, Paxico. Cost: $40. Information and reservations: 636-8466. Topeka Unit NAACP general meeting, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, 1515 S.E. Monroe. Public welcome. Information: 266-3212. 5th annual Arty Awards and After Party, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 S.E. 8th. Tickets: $75 all access, $10 After Party only, plus service fees. Vote for your favorite stop on the ARTSConnect First Friday Artwalk at http://bit.ly/1Keivts. Information: Sarah, 380-7890, sarah@ artsconnecttopeka.org or http://bit. ly/1e4BTeA. Summer Sunset Concert, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 N.W. Fillmore. Local artists: Dan Rukes (6 p.m.), Kyler (7 p.m.) and Acoustro (8 p.m.). Park at S.W. 1st and Clay. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Cost: $3 per person, children 10 and younger free. Information: 251-2989.
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SUN JULY 26 Shawnee County Fair, opens at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 26, Kansas Expocentre (Livestock Pavilion and Exercise Arena), One Expocentre Drive. Horse show and McClain’s Mutton Bustin’. Information (including
North Topeka Historical Society, 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, The Cottages, 620 N.W. Lyman. Music program. Guests welcome. Singles with Spirit, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Countryside United Methodist Church (use north entrance), 3221 S.W. Burlingame Road. Adult singles group. New members
of all faiths welcome. Information: 817-5530.
MON JULY 27 Monday Farmers Market, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, Topeka
and Shawnee County Public Library (parking lot), S.W. 10th and Washburn. Visit the library booth for a free fun kid craft. Continues through Oct. 19 (except May 25 and Sept. 7). Capital City Lacers bobbin lace and tatting group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, Fairlawn Plaza Mall (Yak ’n Yarn), S.W. 21st and Fair-
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JULY 22-28, 2015
CALENDAR Continued from 3 lawn. Guests welcome. Information: 286-3632. Kid’s Drum Circle with Mr. Bill, 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 2730561. Kiwanis Club of Topeka, noon Monday, July 27, Jayhawk Tower (Florentine Room), 700 S.W. Jackson. Speaker: Les Streit, of the Kansas Small Business Center, on “Small Business Man’s Friend.” Guests welcome. Information: Rita, 249-9720 or http://bit.ly/1HVeneh. Topeka Lions Club, noon Monday, July 27, McFarland’s Restaurant, 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Visitors welcome. Topeka PC Users Club Group, After Lunch Bunch, 1 p.m. Monday, July 27, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 6130 S.W. 17th. Information: 273-1324. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 228-2250. Acappella Unlimited, 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, Seaman Congregational Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. New female members welcome. Information: www.acappellaunlimited.com. The Compassionate Friends support group for bereaved parents and siblings, 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, Most Pure Heart of Mary Church (office building, south of the Parish Center), 3601 S.W. 17th. Topic: I’ve Always Wanted to Ask That. Information: Susan, 272-4895 or www.tcftopeka. org. Topeka Healing Rooms, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 27, Faith Family Life Center (enter on north side of building), 3710 N. Topeka Blvd. Affiliated with the International Association
of Healing Rooms. Information: 2216589 or www.topekahealingroom. com. Capital City Barbershop Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, West Side Baptist Church, S.W. 4th and Fillmore. New members and guests welcome. Information: 273-9514, capitalcitychorus@cox.net or http:// capitalcitychorus.com/.
TUE JULY 28 Sunrise Optimist Club, 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, Optimist Club Activity Building, 720 N.W. 50th. Speaker: Misty Kruger, with the Shawnee County Health Department. Guests welcome. Information: Gary Slimmer, 246-1291. Kansas Department of Health and Environment retirees, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. program Tuesday, July 28, Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South (one block north of S.W. 6th and MacVicar). Information: Steve, 478-0126. Randel Ministries free mobile food distribution, 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, Family of God Church (west parking lot), 1231 N.E. Eugene. No ID or proof of income required. First-come, first-served. Volunteers should arrive by 8:30 a.m. Information: 234-1111 or www.randelministries.com. Veterans’ Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center (Building 3, first floor, Room A-101), 2200 S.W. Gage Blvd. Information: 350-4386. Music & Moving with Singing Sarah, 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 273-0561. Executive Connections Referral
Group luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, McFarland’s (lower level), 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Bring business cards and network. Information: www.partner4leads. com/group/activity/925/ExecutiveConnections. Association of Women Entrepreneurs, 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Anton Room 202), 1515 S.W. 10th. Speaker: Becky Shaw, CPA with Berberich Trahan & Co., on “The Art of Being an Organized Mess.” Nonmembers welcome. Information: Lyla 215-1296. Emotions Anonymous Topeka Chapter, noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Grace Episcopal Cathedral (enter north courtyard door), 701 S.W. 8th. Twelve-step spiritual recovery program open to anyone who wants to become emotionally well. Information: Sharon, 633-7764, newhopeea@ gmail.com or EmotionsAnonymous. com. Kiwanis Club of North Topeka, noon Tuesday, July 28, Community Bank, N.W. US-24 highway and Rochester Road. Guests welcome. Information: 233-8862. Sertoma Heartland Club, noon Tuesday, July 28, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Program: Lee Walker, from Kansas Children’s Service League, on KCSL services. Reservations and information: 478-2228. PRN Home Health and Hospice Bereavement Group, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Thornton Place Independent Living (second floor chapel), 2901 S.W. Armstrong. For persons who have lost family members or loved ones. Information: Ron Hillis, (800) 222-6344. Summer Movies at Mulvane: “Animal Farm,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University, S.W. 17th and Jewell. Based
on George Orwell’s novel, “1945,” animated 1955 film satirizes the 1917 Russian Revolution, founding of the Soviet Union and its transformation under Stalin. Information: www. washburn.edu/mulvane or 670-1124. Flint Hills Harmony Sweet Adelines, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Westside Baptist Church, 1008 S.W. 4th. Women who love to sing are invited to attend. Information: Nancy, 608-8616. Kansas Capital Quilters Guild, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Woman’s Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Visitors welcome. Information: www. kscapitalquilters.com. National Alliance on Mental Illness social hour, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Classic Bean, Fairlawn Plaza, S.W. 21st and Fairlawn.
LOOKING AHEAD Super Carnival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Superheroes unite for end of Summerfest; dress as your favorite caped crusader for super fun and games. Information: http://bit. ly/1GPMQrJ. Noontime Brownbag Concert: Ryan Wills, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, near Topeka Performing Arts Center (canopy), S.E. 8th and Quincy. Innovative Networking Group of Topeka, 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, AJ’s NY Pizzeria, 1930 S.W. Westport Drive. Guests welcome. RSVP on Facebook. Information: www.INGTopeka.com.
Alzheimer’s support group for caregivers, family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Alzheimer’s Association Office, 3625 S.W. 29th, Suite 102. Information: 271-1844. Shawnee County Fair, Thursday through Sunday, July 30-Aug. 2, Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive. Information (including schedule): http://bit.ly/1RCqll2. Bone Marrow Drive dinner and dance fundraiser for Alicia Barber, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 31, Gage Park (Big Gage Shelter House), S.W. 6th and Gage. Cost: $10 in advance ($15 at the door). Tickets and information: Carolyn 266-3798. Shawnee County Fair Concert, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 31, Kansas Expocentre (Landon Arena), One Expocentre Drive. Performers: Zach Emery Band (6:30 p.m.), Cruzline Drumline (7:30 p.m.) and Jared Daniel Band (8 p.m.). Get free tickets from sponsors: Dillions, Texas Roadhouse, Briggs and Laird Noller Ford. Information: http://bit.ly/1RCqll2. Michael Martin Murphey Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, Council Grove High School (auditorium), 129 Hockaday St., Council Grove. Tickets: General admission $20; VIP reserved seat tickets$60 (includes pre-show dinner meet and greet). Information and tickets: http://bit.ly/1SqoXNw or (620) 767-5413. First Saturday Breakfast Buffet, 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, 6020 S.E. 44th, Tecumseh. Freewill offering for breakfast. Handmade crafts available for purchase. SCORE Small Business Roundtable Workshop, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Washburn Tech (Building A-East, Room AE153), 5724 S.W.
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CALENDAR Continued from 4 Huntoon. SCORE counselors will meet with anyone interested in starting a business or the challenges facing a business. Free. Information: 2343049. Topeka Acoustic Music Jam, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter south door), 400 S.W. Washburn. Donations welcomed. Information: 286-0227 or hagen1525@gmail.com. 3rd annual Cruisin’ the Capitol Car Show, 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Kansas Statehouse, S.W. 12th and Jackson. Open to cars, cycles, trucks, 4x4s and rat rods. Registration: $15 by July 31 ($20 after). Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Fundraiser for downtown events and Helping Hands Humane Society. Registration: Downtown Topeka Inc., 515 S. Kansas Ave. or http://bit.ly/1L0uWsX. Information: 234-9336 or http://on.fb.me/1ItQ4Vc. Topeka Crochet Guild, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 267-5404. Medicare Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Menninger Room 206), 1515 S.W. 10th. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program will teach, answer questions and give unbiased counseling for Kansas Medicare beneficiaries and their friends and family. Information: 580-4545 or nhohl@tscpl.org. HealthWise Senior Supper Indoor Picnic, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Stormont-Vail HealthCare (use north tower doors; enter parking garage from S.W. 8th and Horne.) Program: Health and resource fair. Cost: $5. Information and reservations: 354-5225. Foundation for Aeronautical Education Radio Controlled Aircraft,
6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 S.W. Westview Road. Public welcome. Information: Greg, g.inkmann@ sbcglobal.net.
Friday, Aug. 7, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Activities for all ages (pre-school to high school). Information: http://bit. ly/1GPMQrJ.
Association of Retired Kansas Highway Employees (KDOT retirees), 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Coyote Canyon, 1251 Ashworth Place.
MOVE Volunteer Fair (Make a Difference in Your Community), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Organizations and businesses will showcase their volunteer opportunities to the public. Information: Deb Tucker 354-9233 or Debra.Tucker@redcross.org.
NET Reach Neighborhood Farmers Market, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. , Avondale East NET Center (back parking lot), 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd. Markets are held the first and third Tuesday of the month through August. Northeast Kansas Business Networking Group, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 5928 S.W. 17th. Information: Patrick Anderson, 6086561. Healing After Loss to Suicide (HEALS), Topeka Area, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Stormont-Vail HealthCare (Pozez Building), 1505 S.W. 8th. Support group for family and friends who have lost someone to suicide. Information: Sandy, 2493792 or sreams67@gmail.com. Topeka Gem and Mineral Society, Fossil Special Interest Group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Baker’s Dozen, 4310 S.W. 21st. Information: www. topekagemandmineral.org. Back to School Fair for lower income families and students (K-8 and Shawnee County residents), 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Washburn University, 1700 S.W. College. Features booths with face painting, games and more. Registration (required by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5): http:// bit.ly/1J3xoxI (English) or http://bit. ly/1e3Qq9Y (Spanish). Information: Chelsea Chelsea.jenks@washburn. edu or Charles charles.morgan1@ washburn.edu. Back2School Blast, 2 to 3 p.m.
REUNIONS Topeka High School class of 1970 45th reunion, Sept. 11-12. Cost: $40 ($45 after July 31). Information: Denise, 354-7569 or thsnineseventy@ yahoo.com. Highland Park High School class of 1965 50th reunion, Sept. 18-20. Information: Diane, 266-8893. Highland Park High School class of 1970 gathering, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Reed’s Lakeside Bar & Grill, 2920 S.E. Croco Road. Information: Dennis 408-2404 or dboyles@ topeka.org.
BRIEFLY Community Resources Council is accepting nominations for the 2015 Awards of Excellence. Nominate, by Sept.18, an individual, nonprofit, government agency, business or community organization that is or has made a difference to the quality of life in Topeka and Shawnee County. Nomination forms and additional information: www.crcnet.org/ slider/1442. Get Pop-Cultured events at Barnes & Noble, 6130 S.W. 17th: Throwback Thursday 1980s, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 23; Fangirls Friday, 7 p.m. Friday, July 24; Vinyl Day, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25; James Patterson Day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 26; and What Pet Should We Get, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. Information and registration: 273-9600. Celebrate Park & Recreation Month with these free activities: Water-a-Palooza, 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center, 300 N.E. 43rd; and Movie Under the Stars, 9 p.m. Friday, July 31, Bettis Family Sports Complex, 3025 S.E. Croco Road. Information: http://on.fb.me/1gpxKmV or http:// bit.ly/1LYc0rR.
USS Piedmont AD-17 reunion, Sept. 16-20, Albany, N.Y. Contact: Bill Kastens, (785) 272-2604 or bmk1930@ sbcglobal.net.
IBSA Inc. and Men’s Wearhouse are collecting gently used professional attire at the 9th annual National Suit Drive. Donors receive 50 percent off their next purchase at Men’s Wearhouse. To donate, drop off any attire at Men’s Wearhouse, 1920 S.W. Wanamaker, through Friday, July 31. Information: www.nationalsuitdrive.com or 272-6280.
94th Second (Indianhead) Division Association reunion, Sept. 22-26, San Antonio, Texas. For anyone who served in the 2nd Infantry Division at any time. Contact: Bob Haynes, 2idahq@comcast.net or (224) 2251202, or www.2ida.org.
United Way of Greater Topeka is seeking submissions from nonprofit organizations for a potential Nancy Perry Day of Caring project to be completed by community volunteers, set for Friday, Aug. 28. For additional information, call 273-4804
Topeka West High School class of 1965 50th reunion, Oct. 2-4. Contact: Roger, (785) 640-5596 or rogerlunderwood1@sbcglobal.net.
or email dayofcaring@unitedwaytopeka.org. Aldersgate Village, 7220 S.W. Asbury Drive, will be hosting a fourpart book discussion series entitled Community: The Way We Live. The books are: “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” by Anne Hawkins, 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16; “Mama Day” by Gloria Naylor, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson, 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; and “Bailey’s Cafe” by Gloria Naylor, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Public welcome. Information: Janet, 478-9440, ext. 4812. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for the 32nd Kansas Senior Olympics. Competition will be held from Sept. 19 through Oct. 4. Early registration deadline is Friday, July 31, with a cost of $45 per athlete or $190 for a softball team. Final deadline will be Friday, Aug. 14, with a cost of $55 per athlete or $250 for a softball team. Information and registration: http:// bit.ly/1FWoFH2 or 251-2975. Art Supply Drive: Fairlawn Plaza is collecting new and gently used art supplies through July 30 to be given to children attending the 10th annual Aaron Douglas Art Fair on Sept. 26. For more information, call Kris at 272-1555. Community Action Inc. is accepting applications for free school supplies for elementary and middle school students from income eligible families. Supplies will be distributed at the annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 8. Information and applications: 235-9296. Accidental Mysteries: Extraordinary Vernacular Photographs exhibit from the collection of John and Teenuh Foster, through Aug. 1, Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University, S.W. 17th and Jewell. Information: www.washburn.edu/mulvane or 670-1124.
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Judge: Boys try different things when entering food show at fair Continued from 1 so much. After the products are judged, the public has a chance to taste them when they purchase items at the bake sale, which will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 30, in Exhibition Hall at the Kansas Expocentre. The purple ribbon items are auctioned off at 6:30 p.m. Money from the sales supports the cost of the prizes, judges and food education expenses throughout the year. With plates of cinnamon roles, cookies and bread in front of her, Kandt sat down with The Topeka Capital-Journal to talk about the judging process and how she did in her own 4-H days. Q: You judge more than 100 items during a typical day at the fair. How do you keep from getting full? Kandt: Well, you only taste a pinch, and you have to have a lot of water. We use carrots and crackers to cleanse our pallet, and when a 4-H’er comes up with three or four products, you normally start with the less sweet one first. I like to do the one that’s less sweet first and work down to the gooey — the products that have a lot of sugar and a lot of fat in them. Remember, you’re not eating, it’s just a few crumbs, just a pinch. Q: Are you expecting anything different this year? Kandt: If our weather pattern and the humidity stays really, really high, it affects the baking. It affects the bread making and the foam cakes especially. You have to beat the eggs and get them to where they will beat and stay up there, otherwise they’ll collapse and fall. It’s the same thing with bread, because you’re going to have to knead it — it’s in the proofing and the fermenting where it has to rise — and that yeast has to be pushed up, and that’s very difficult in a humid kitchen. Q: What have you learned from judging about giving constructive criticism?
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The 2015 Shawnee County Fair gets underway Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, with the horse show and continues with all other exhibits and shows from July 30-Aug. 2 at the Kansas Expocentre. Admission and parking are free. For more information, go online to www.shawneecountyfair.org. Kandt: First, you have to get acquainted with (the exhibitor) and get them to loosen up a little bit. You know, how many years have they been in 4-H, why did they choose chocolate chip cookies? You have to get them going. And you start out with something very positive. I like to make open comments because when you do judging, not only do you have the exhibitor, but the parent listening (and) the public listening. I like to give strengths and weaknesses, and I like to encourage them to keep going. To me that is very, very important. I just don’t want to discourage, I want to encourage. There’s no perfect product and no perfect way to make a product. Q: How do you go about judging a product? Kandt: The first thing you do is you judge with your eyes — looks. Appearance is the very first thing that you come up with. When I’m talking about appearance, I’m talking about shape, color, size for volume, etc. And then you have to pick things up to look at the bottom. Is it darker on the bottom? Do you have a lot of flour on the bottom? It’s all of those things that begin to tell a story about what kind of a product it is. The next thing is you touch. How hard is this? (Is it) still soft? Then you have to start cutting. Same thing with cookies, you break them up. We break them up and we feel the texture on the inside and we smell them. Do they smell good? Do they have the aroma we want them to have? Then you have to taste the flavor, and all it takes is a pinch. I call it a pinch or a few crumbs (laughs). That’s how I taste. And you just
want to check the feel. Is it dry in your mouth? Is it gummy? What is it like? But flavor is the last of the four senses I use. I think the appearance and the texture are important, and the smell and flavor are usually at the bottom of my list. Q: You judge several fairs. What makes Shawnee County unique? Kandt: It’s a big fair county, and the quality is very good. Cindy Evans (Shawnee County Extension food and consumer science agent) does a wonderful job with training and working with 4-H’ers. They’re good at pies and cakes. I remember the guys, and I’m always impressed with the boys that come in. They bring in something unusual, whether it’s coffee cake, a quick bread. They try different things. But I like the pies down there. Peach pies. Apple pies. Fruit pies. Q: What else do you like to see at these fairs? Kandt: I always check out the food preservation. I judge food preservation at some counties, too, and I enjoy doing that. I enjoy looking at those jars — how they put their food in the jar and create it and stand some things up — and the jams. Q: When you were in 4-H, how did your products do at the fair? Kandt: I used to get purples on my angel food cakes and my cloverleaf rolls. My sister did really well on layer cakes, but not me. I like angel food cakes because I like to beat. I used to beat by hand. I’d take a wire whip and a cup and a half of egg whites, make sure they were at room temperature, and whip and whip and whip. And then to make sure they were stiff enough, you’d turn the bowl upside down and if they come sliding down then you’d have to whip some more, and if they stayed in there they were ready to go. Contact Emily DeShazer at (785) 295-1245 or @DeShazerphotog on Twitter.
VOLUNTEERING The Capital-Journal Find these volunteer opportunities and much more at VolunteerTopeka.com. GREAT OVERLAND STATION 701 N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers are needed to help at the annual Topeka Railroad Festival, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the station. At least a four-hour commitment is needed. Volunteer areas: Children’s games, bounce house attendants, ticket gates, entertainment attendants, information booth, trackless train rides, parking/shuttles, vendor attendants, exhibitor attendants, pony rides, face painting, set up, tear down, volunteer captains. Information: www. greatoverlandstation.com or stop by the station. Contact: Sarah, (785) 232-5533, ext. 13, or shouse@ greatoverlandstation.com. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL OF TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY Volunteers are needed for the following activities: n Volunteers to help beautify Gage Park, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. n CSI Shawnee County volunteers to cruise neighborhoods and clean out storm drains, 9 to
11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. n Volunteers to help beautify Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Contact: Philicia McKee, (785) 224-0446 or kab@kabtopsh.org. OLD PRAIRIE TOWN AT WARD-MEADE HISTORIC SITE 124 N.W. Fillmore Volunteer chair persons are needed to help with various positions at the 36th annual Apple Festival from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Duties include a one-hour chair person meeting prior to the event and time spent getting information to your team of volunteers. Contact: Liz Toyne, (785) 251-2992 or Elizabeth.Toyne@ snco.us. TOPEKA RESCUE MISSION 600 N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers are needed for the following activities: n Distribution Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers will help sort clothing, organize donations and make some food bags. n Office work. Volunteers will help with filing, answering phones, updating spreadsheets and more. n Breakfast servers, 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. Sunday through Friday. Contact: (785) 354-1744, ext. 393, or http://trmonline.org.
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Despite temperatures in the 90s well into the evening of July 11, hundreds of people enjoyed an adult night out at the annual Brew at the Zoo, a Friends of the Topeka Zoo fundraiser featuring craft beer sampling in a unique setting.
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