Enriching Lives - February 27, 2016 - Cookie Baking; Strength Training for Older Adults; Upcoming Events

Enriching Lives

February 27, 2016

The Science of Baking Cookies

Martha Murphy

Foods & Nutrition for Limited Resource Families Agent

You like soft and chewy. He likes thin and crispy. If only there was a way to bake chocolate chip cookies to please everyone. It's all about the chemistry. And chemistry has never been so yummy.

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Opportunity for Strength Training for Older Adults

Chuckie Hessong

Family & Child Development Agent

Exercise is one of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at its best. In addition to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical exercise each week, a regular strength training program can help build muscle and increase bone density. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an 8-week strength-training program that's now being offered by K-State Research and Extension agents. ...Complete Article

You're Invited!

Women in Agriculture Conference
March 1 - Altamont, KS

Aging with Attitude
April 29 - Pittsburg, KS

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

Strength Training Program for Older Adults

Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 5 - May 26

Girard, KS

Are you ready to get out and get walking?

Due to a major upgrade of our state-wide Walk Kansas Web site, our Walk Kansas health initiative will begin a little later this year on April 3, 2016.

For those of you who have already been asking, brochures and registration materials are almost (but not quite) ready to send out. However, don't hesitate to start building your team and deciding on a challenge (423 miles, 750 miles, or 1200 miles). Brochures and registration materials will be coming soon!

We at K-State Research and Extension hope you will be able to join us again this year as we...

Walk Tall, Walk Strong, Walk Kansas!

Featured Recipe

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Make your cookie healthier by cutting down on sugar and fat and adding healthy ingredients like whole grains and dried fruit. ...Complete Recipe

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College Scholarship Opportunities

Faye E. Miller Vice Memorial Scholarship

Application forms are now available for the Faye E. Miller Vice Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. The purpose of this scholarship is to perpetuate the memory of Fay E. Miller Vice, Labette County Extension Home Economist and Kansas State University faculty member from 1947 to 1978, and to commemorate her distinctive and dedicated service to the youth and citizens of Labette County.

The recipient of the $300 scholarship must be a student entering or presently attending Kansas State University who is a resident of Labette County. The applicant must show evidence of academic promise and a justified need. In all other respects, the scholarship shall be general in nature and awarded without restrictions concerning curriculum, sex, race or creed.

Selection of the recipient will be made in the spring semester of each year prior to May 1. Deadline for applications is March 31.

Faye E. Miller Vice Scholarship Application

Kansas Association for Family & Community Education Scholarship

Another scholarship opportunity is also available through the Kansas Association for Family & Community Education. A $500 scholarship is awarded to anyone presently attending or planning to attend a two or four year Kansas college or university majoring in the field of Human Ecology. The deadline for the KAFCE Scholarship is May 1.

KAFCE Scholarship Application -

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Applications may also be picked up at the Extension office in Altamont.

If you have any questions, call the extension office at 620-784-5337.

K-State Newsletters

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe

This newsletter is a bi-monthly publication of K-State Research and Extension and University of Missouri Extension to provide information on safe food preservation.

January/February 2016 Newsletter


Nourishing the Next Generation This newsletter is a bi-monthly publication of K-State Research and Extension designed for grandmothers and grandfathers who care for a child (or children) of any age: infants through teens. Others who may be interested include other family members, many child care providers, neighbors and friends. February/March 2016 Newsletter	You Asked It! This is a monthly newsletter published by K-State Research and Extension's Rapid Response Center with news articles based on questions received, current food safety issues, or information based on the time of the year. February 2016 Newsletter

Calendar of Events

What	When	Where
Spring Agronomy Update Event Flyer	February 29	Southeast Area K-State Research and Extension Facility 400 Hwy and 32nd (Ness) Parsons, KS 67357
Women in Agriculture Conference	March 1	Altamont First Baptist Church Annex
Kansas Honey Producers Meeting	March 4-5	Lamplighter Inn 4020 Parkview Dr. Pittsburg, KS 66762
2016 FCS Lessons Event Flyer Lesson Descriptions	March 22, 2016 Starting at 10:00 am	Southeast Area K-State Research and Extension Facility 400 Hwy and 32nd (Ness) Parsons, KS 67357
Walk Kansas	April 3 - May 28
Stay Strong,Stay Healthy	April 5 - May 26	Girard Office 120 E. Buffalo St. Girard, KS 66743
Aging with Attitude	April 29	First Church of the Nazarene 816 E. Quincy Pittsburg, KS 66762

Meet the Agents

Barbara Ames Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Phone: 620-331-2690 bames@ksu.edu	Chuckie Hessong Family & Child Development Phone: 620-724-8233 chuckiehessong@ksu.edu
Kylie Ludwig Family Resource Management & Community Development Phone: 620-784-5337 ludwigk@ksu.edu	Martha Murphy Foods & Nutrition for Limited Resource Families Phone: 620-232-1930 mmurphy@ksu.edu

Stay Connected

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667 S Hwy 69 - Pittsburg, KS 66762
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