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Police chief candidates to be introduced Thursday

Police chief candidates will be introduced at the 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, meeting of the Unified Government Commission in the Commission Chambers, City Hall.

After their introduction, there will be a reception for the police chief candidates in the lobby of City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.

The regular UG Commission meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Commission Chambers.

Among the items on the agenda:
– Presentation on “Prosperity at a Crossroads” on regional prosperity, by Frank Lenk, MARC director of research services, and Dean Katerndahl, government innovations forum director.
– An ordinance authorizing legal proceedings to acquire property for a pump station at 3102 W. 43rd Ave.
– Resolutions authorizing a survey of land to be acquired for the Upper Connor Creek sewer extension; Turkey Creek, Missouri interceptor project; Leavenworth Road, intersection of 55th and 72nd streets; Merriam Lane, County Line Road to 24th Street; and Oak Grove Road, 53rd Street to 55th Street.
– Staff authorization for the KDHE revolving loan fund in implementing an integrated overflow control program for combined and separate sanitary sewer overflows.
– Approval of a grant application for Willow Comes to WIC, a fruit and vegetable program.
– Approval of a grant application from the Center for Disease Control for a Community-Based Solutions to Reduce Chronic Disease grant.
– Discussion of the boards and commissions appointment process and an ordinance-resolution.
– Ordinance revising the UG employment application by eliminating the box requiring disclosure of past criminal convictions.
– A resolution authorizing the UG to participate in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative.
– Plat of The Legends at Village West, fourth plat, 106th and Parallel, Red Speedway, developer.
– Plat of Project Blue, South 65th and K-32, developed by Dunn Realty Inc.
– Resolution to set a public hearing Dec. 4 to consider a Community Improvement District and development agreement for Lane4 Property Group, planning to remodel the Fairway North Shopping Center, east of West 47th Avenue and Mission Road.
– Proposed amendments to the Ethics Code. Discussion is planned at the meeting, and an ordinance would come before the commission at a later time. Among the suggested changes are a request by the UG Commission for the right to respond or appeal before sanctions are imposed; to allow commissioners to vote if there is no financial benefit and after full disclosure; allows removal of UG Ethics commissioners by an Ad Hoc Ethics Panel; prohibits use of UG resources and title for political purposes; permits UG employees to file for office and not resign from employment unless they are elected; allows incumbents to use titles in their political campaign; and other changes listed in the agenda. There are also changes proposed by the Ethics Commission.
– Travel request from Commissioner Tarence Maddox to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Austin, Texas.

Piper graduate named to MIAA honorable mention soccer list

Megan Woolley, a 2014 graduate of Piper High School, has been named to the Mid America Intercollegiate Athletics Association honorable mention list for women’s soccer.

Woolley is a freshman at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg. Woolley is the daughter of Donald and Theresa Woolley, and is majoring in chemistry.

She is a midfielder on the soccer team, starting in 18 games, scoring a goal and adding three assists.

UCM, the No. 1 seed, will be the host of eighth-seeded Northeastern State at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 in the opening of the MIAA Tournament.

As a Piper student, Woolley was captain of the soccer team for three years and earned all-Kaw Valley League honors each year. She was named to the All-Northeast Region and was named an all-state player.

Woolley also played several sports. In track and field, she set school records in the 800 meters and 1600 meters. She received a letter in basketball four years, and was named all-KVL. She lettered in volleyball two years, was on the regional championship team, and was voted into the Missouri-Kansas all-star game.

Safe food handing tips offered

by Lori Wuellner

Safe food handling is important and here is some information to drive home some important points about safe food handling

The Partnership for Food Safety Education has a few “true and false” questions to get you thinking. Take the quick Home Food Safety Mythbusters food safety quiz and see how you do.

Questions:
1. True or False? Rinsing ready to eat greens increases the potential for cross-contamination.
2. True or False? Pathogens are unable to survive and grow in cold temperatures.
3. True or False? You should never dry fresh fruits and vegetables after rinsing them.
4. True or False? There are many ways that bacteria on the outside of a melon can get into the part you eat.
5. True or False? It is recommended not to wash poultry (or any meat) after removing from the packaging and prior to cooking?

Answers:
1. True- Rinsing of ready-to-eat greens will not enhance the safety, but could increase the potential for cross-contamination. Pathogens that may be on your hands or on the kitchen surfaces could find their way onto your greens in the process of handling them.
2. False- Some bacteria can survive and even grow in cool, moist environments like the refrigerator. In fact, Listeria monocytogenes grows at temperatures as low as 35.6 degrees F.
3. False- Research has found that using a clean cloth or paper towel to blot dry fresh fruit and vegetables further reduces the level of harmful bacteria on the surface of fresh produce. But remember- the towel must be clean!
4. True-There are many ways for pathogens on the outside of the melon to contaminate the edible portion. A knife or peeler passing through the rind can carry pathogens from the outside into the flesh of the melon. The rind also touches the edible portion when cut fruit is arranged or stacked for serving and garnish.
5. True- Rinsing poultry and meat increases the risk for cross-contamination. The splatters from the water can carry the pathogens from the poultry-meat to surrounding surfaces. So, while the poultry-meat may be “clean” on the outside the rest of your kitchen will be a source of contamination. To further illustrate this check out Drexel University’s germ-vision animation at www.drexel.edu/dontwashyourchicken and click on the “click to view animation.”

The following recipe would work as both a quick breakfast or snack with a side of low fat yogurt or skim milk.

Crispy Granola
Ingredients:
2 egg whites
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash salt
3 cups uncooked rolled oats (old fashioned or quick cooking)
Optional: ½ cupped chopped pecans or other nuts, ½ cup raisins, dried cranberries, or other dried fruit
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a large shallow baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Put egg whites in large bowl and use a whisk or fork to mix until frothy. Stir in honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
3. Add oats plus nuts and/or dried fruit, if desired. Stir until oats are coated with egg mixture. Spread oat mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown; stir mixture carefully every 5 or 6 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
5. Remove pan to wire rack and cool completely until crisp and crunchy. Store in an airtight container. Freezes well.
Nutrition Facts per 1/3 cup…150 calories; 5 grams fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 26 grams total carbohydrates; 3 grams fiber; 12 grams sugar; 4 grams protein
(Source: www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/recipes)
Lori Wuellner is a Wyandotte County Extension agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, K-State Research and Extension, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. Telephone 913-299-9300, email [email protected].