Mavericks succumb to Rush’s strong start
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A three-goal outburst in the first period paved the way for the Rapid City Rush to stop the Kansas City Mavericks 5-2 in the first of a three-game series at The Monument.
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Class 6 Show-Me Bowl
Who: Lee’s Summit North Broncos (12-1) vs. Christian Brothers College Cadets (12-1) When/Where: 4 p.m. Saturday, Faurot Field, Columbia What’s at stake: Lee’s Summit North is seeking its first state title in football, while CBC will try for its second straight and fifth overall title, all since 2014.
EUGENIA LAST HOROSCOPES
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t complain or criticize others. Go about your business and take care of your responsibilities.
Coach left his mark on many through the years
The passing of my track coach, Bill Summa, has caused me to reflect on those who influenced me in my 42 years of practicing law. In high school I dreamed of being a lawyer. At the time of my graduation in 1971, I had admired the mayor of Kansas City, who was both a lawyer and a doctor and I had this crazy idea that I would follow in his footsteps.
CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN PUDDING COOKIES
• 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 box (1/2 cup) instant butterscotch pudding mix • 1/3 cup light brown sugar • 1 large egg • 1 egg yolk • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups flour • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray pan or line 2 half-sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
These cookies have a little of everything
The holidays are soon upon us, and because there’s always room for a dazzling dessert or late-night snack, many of us will be looking for new cookie recipes that will wow guests with the perfect mix of crunch, chew and flavor.
At Whataburger, a secret item moves to the main menu
A secret treat at Whataburger is getting a spot on the restaurant’s official menu. The fast-food chain, based in Texas, recently announced that chili cheese fries are available on its regular menu alongside the usual cheeseburgers, patty melts and breakfast burgers.
Sweet potato pie makes an easy, pretty dessert
In some areas of the country, especially the South, sweet potatoes make regular appearances at the end of the meal, yet for many of us elsewhere, it’s a surprise to encounter them in dessert form. But they are called sweet potatoes for a reason! This comforting, pretty and very simple pie is made easier if you take the shortcut of using a refrigerated crust — one of the best inventions ever, in this casual pie maker’s opinion.
EASY SWEET POTATO PIE
Serves 8 • 3 medium sweet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds • 1 refrigerated pie crust for a 9-inch pie • 3 large eggs • Grated zest of 1 orange • 2/3 cup sugar • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup heavy cream • Sweetened Whipped Cream to serve Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prick the sweet potatoes in several places with a fork, and bake them right on the rack for 1 1/2 hours, until very soft.
Biden puts cheap oil ahead of simple justice
President Joe Biden had already generated considerable controversy with his hat-in-hand visit to Saudi Arabia during the summer to plead for more oil production to ease pressure on oil prices. The valid question at the time was whether Biden was doing it in a sincere effort to help American motorists or to deprive his Republican critics of a major point of attack heading into the fall election season.