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OTHER AREA EXHIBITS

Canton Stars and Stripes Military Museum, 104 W. Allen, in Canton. Exhibits include memorabilia from all military branches. Open for all Military and Patriotic Holidays or by appointment. 620-628-4484

GOP lawmakers challenge new workers comp rules

As advocates praise workers compensation regulatory changes by the Democratic governor’s administration that would benefit employees, Republican lawmakers and business representatives bristle at the rulemaking authority of unelected bureaucrats.

Feast FOLLOW-UP

We’ve all learned more than we bargained for about how to celebrate the holidays during uncertain times. Last year, many of us cooked smaller Thanksgiving feasts and celebrated by Zoom. This year, with the proper precautions, we might see more real-life gatherings, and plates full of most – if not all – of the trimmings. • The good news: More leftovers, perhaps, to go around.

The secret to beautifully glazed roast chicken

The lacquered look of a glazed roasted chicken may be alluring, but it can be a trial to execute well. The sugar in glazes caramelizes in the oven, adding deep sweet-savory notes and intensifying browning. That is, unless the glaze drips off the football-shaped bird, as so many do, creating a sticky, scorched mess on your pan.

Special session won’t bump town halls

Kansas lawmakers are planning on continuing a slate of town halls for the public to weigh in on the once-in-a-decade redrawing of Kansas’ Congressional and legislative districts, even though legislators will simultaneously be in a special session.

Encanto

‘Encanto’ Rated: PG for some thematic elements and mild peril. Star rating: eee out of 5 There is so much to enjoy about “Encanto” – the songs, the gorgeous animation, the cultural traditions.

New England for the holidays

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve – whatever is to be celebrated at the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest time of the year, it is done with plenty of lights and good cheer at these 10 hotels.

Area redistricting meeting locations announced

This week the Kansas Legislative Research Department announced a series of town hall meetings f for community feedback for redistricting efforts would go on, despite the Legislature meeting in a special session called by members to discuss federal COVID-19 mandates.