October 2024

Meet Judd

You know that thing that you were supposed to do that was not too time-sensitive? That thing that you told your spouse or partner or yourself that you would take care of? You probably repeated yourself a few days and then suddenly that thing was right around the corner.Much to my wife's chagrin, that thing was Halloween costumes.Uh-oh.If you recall in my last column, which I will continue to write, I alluded to what our family costume was.If you guessed a beloved cartoon sailor, his perpetual damsel-in-distress and their sweet, little waif then you are correct. It was Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Swee'Pea.Did we wear those costumes when we took our son trunk-or-treating last weekend? No.

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There’s always room for pizza

When it comes to pizza, it is often difficult to stop after just one slice.Although pizza originated in Italy, people from all around the world have made pizza their own by experimenting with different flavor combinations and toppings.Whether you're in the camp who thinks it isn't pizza if there's more than mozzarella cheese and red sauce on the crust or the one who feels the sky's the limit for pizza adventures, it's hard not to like Buffalo Chicken Pizza.This recipe pairs the heat and tang of Buffalo wings with the familiarity of pizza's crunch.Try this medley of flavor, courtesy of 30-Minute Meal Prep: 100 Healthy and Delicious Recipes to Eat All Week by Robin Miller. Serves Buffalo Chicken Pizza Serves 4 Ingredients 1 13.8-ounce container refrigerated pizza dough 1 cup ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons powdered ranch dip/dressing mix 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's, or hot sauce of choice 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Chopped fresh chives for serving (optional) Bottled ranch dressing for serving (optional) Instructions 1.

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County discusses ARPA funds

SAVANNAH, Mo. — The Andrew County commissioners met with Andrew County Sheriff Grant Gillett; Andrew County Treasurer Cindy Esely; Jim Galbraith, the Road and Bridge supervisor; Steve Smith, Andrew County Emergency Management director; Capt.

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MU Extension Spotlight: Gwen Funk

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. — The MU Extension northwest region is starting a new series of bi-weekly employee spotlights for each county.These serve to introduce the individuals who serve the community and county.This week's MU spotlight is Gwen Funk.Gwen Funk has been working with MU Extension for one year as a Field Specialist in Horticulture, leveraging her expertise in native prairies, forest restoration, and education to build a network of collaborators in the region.She is actively working on developing volunteer networks through the Extension Master Gardener program and community partnerships.Funk enjoys the rural nature of northwest Missouri and appreciates the collaboration between different MU Extension groups.To learn more about the Extension Master Gardener program or to collaborate with MU Extension, you can contact Gwen Funk via email at gfunk@missouri.edu or through the Andrew County Extension Office at (816) 324-3147..

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