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TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 Community Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Homes & Neighborhoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Things To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Nearby Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Events & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chamber Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Member Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Business Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Police & Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 New Resident Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Membership Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Moving Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Moving Forward The City of Tonge-Noxie was established July 21, 1866, getting its name from Chief Tonganoxie of the Delaware tribe that used to occupy the land. In 1900 the name was changed to its current form as Tonganoxie. The town was originally to be called “Buryville,” after a popular saloon owner in town, Magdalena Bury, but she insisted that it be named after Chief Tonganoxie. The first school was a log cabin built in 1869, it was replaced with a brick building in 1874 where the current elementary school stands. In 1883, Friends Academy was opened to students who desired “higher education,” but 16 years later, in 1899, it shut down. The high school was built in 1910 and the gymnasium was added in 1925. The first swimming pool, the “Chief Tonganoxie” swimming pool, was built in 1925 and was used until 2007. In 2007 the pool was renovated and expanded as the Tonganoxie Water Park. The renovation included slides, diving boards, zero-depth entry, an infant pool, new accessible bathrooms, and improved security. Today Tonganoxie now has 12 full and part-time policemen and women. The Tonganoxie Police Department has many unique qualities today that it lacked in the past. For example, today the police department has a Vacation Watch program and a Safe House program. The police force has also recently started the first canine unit for the city. In regard to schools, Tonganoxie USD 464 is frequently cited by Tonganoxie families as the #1 reason why they choose to call Tonganoxie home. The Tonganoxie public school system has the perfect combination of challenge, accessibility, and support provided by
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talented professionals. The system consists of 3 schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The community recently voted to approve construction of a new elementary school to be located near the current middle school. Tonganoxie currently has a population of 5,100 and enjoys low-crime, high quality schools, parks and trails. It combines a slice of country living, genuine hospitality, and business opportunity. Tonganoxie is ideally located along US 24-40 Highway and just 3 miles north of Interstate 70. Commercial and freight air transportation is available at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) about 30 minutes away. Tonganoxie is only 25 minutes away from downtown Kansas City, 15 minutes from Lawrence, and 40 minutes from Topeka-the capital of Kansas. There are numerous institutions of higher learning within an easy driving distance. This includes the University of Kansas, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Johnson County Community College, Washburn University, Baker University, University of Saint Mary, Mid-America Nazarene University, Ottawa University, the University of Missouri at Kansas City, and many more colleges and technical schools. Locals enjoy all major metropolitan services, amenities, arts, entertainment, sports, festivals, diversity, transportation, award winning schools, hometown atmosphere, and scenic countryside! It’s no wonder that Tonganoxie has nearly doubled in size since 2000.
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• Business Tax Planning & Preparation • Individual Tax Preparation (All States) The Tonganoxie public school system is frequently cited by Tonganoxie families as the #1 reason why they chose to call Tonganoxie home. Many families also enjoy the options to enroll their children in the Genesis Christian Academy or home school. In addition to primary and secondary education, there are numerous options within easy driving distance for higher education in the form of technical colleges, liberal arts colleges, and major universities. Tonganoxie is in the right position to prepare the next generation! Tonganoxie also has one private Christian school. Genesis Christian Academy educates grades Preschool-8th. Tonganoxie Elementary School . . . . . . . . (913) 845-2290 Tonganoxie Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 845-2627 Tonganoxie High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 369-3332
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Home of Healthcare The Chieftains The Warriors The Braves
Although Tonganoxie does not have a hospital, we are just minutes away from Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence or Providence Medical Center in Kansas City. Lawrence Memorial Hospital also has a doctors’ office in Tonganoxie. Tonganoxie has several convenient healthcare services available to locals including personal physicians, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, and pharmacists. Four major hospitals are less than twenty minutes away. Combined with a parks and trails system, exercise facilities, and nutrition and wellness coaching, Tonganoxie promotes the whole health of the community.
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Homes & Neighborhoods In Tonganoxie it is easy to find a home and neighborhood to fit any lifestyle. From the quaint houses to the luxurious homes, there is something to fit every style and pocket book. Housing developments are continually popping up all around town with several real estate companies. The median home value in Tonganoxie is around $131,000. The community is undoubtedly growing. In the last 20
years, Tonganoxie has nearly doubled in size. In 1992, the U.S. Census calculated 2,600 citizens, and as of the 2012 U.S. Census, there were 5,108 people, 1,884 households, and 1,338 families residing in Tonganoxie. The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were
Things To Do
Beatty Field
Beatty Field is the football field used by Tonganoxie High School for football games and track meets. It has a 6-Lane track and can be used at any time by civilians when sports practices are not being held.
Centennial Park
The pocket park located on the southeast corner of US 24-40 and Washington St. gives our town a nice look to newcomers entering town from the south. It features flower gardens and picnic facilities. This little park is also the burial site of a time capsule.
Chieftain Park
Park users can walk the 1/2-mile Chieftain Trail on the outer boundary of the park. The trail is linked to the VFW exercise trail with both trails covering 1.2 miles. The trail has six stations of fitness equipment along it. The park has playground equipment complete with swings and a climber. Chieftain Park includes soccer fields, lighted tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, and horseshoe courts.
Chieftain Trail
The Chieftain Trail has commonly been known as the trail that wraps around both the Chieftain and VFW Park. However, in 2014 the trail extended into a “Second Phase.” Phase II of Chieftain Trail begins at Magnatech Park and travels northeast along Tonganoxie Road and south on Laming to Woodfield Drive. The trail extension is nearly 1.3 miles long and connects to another 1.2 miles of existing trails. The new connection provides a scenic path along Tonganoxie Drive, to the Urban Hess area. This trail pro-
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65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. The Leavenworth County labor-shed is an approximate 45-mile radius around the county which includes not only the metro areas but also parts of rural Kansas. The average income in Tonganoxie is $55,833.
vides extremely important safe connectivity to the downtown business district and schools for families living north of Highway 24. The new trail even includes a pedestrianonly bridge over Tonganoxie Creek.
Reusch VFW Memorial Park
This beautiful park was built by the local VFW post. It covers about 15 acres and is located at 900 E. First St. It is a quiet wooded area with picnic facilities, flower gardens, an exercise trail and shelters. It has access to city water and also features a stage for ceremonies and other functions. The park also features a memorial obelisk with the names of those from our area who died in defense of our country.
Magnatech Park
Yet another pocket park that is located between the Chieftain and VFW park. This park has a beautiful and shady gazebo, but this park is especially known for its luscious foliage.
Tonganoxie Historical Society
Tonganoxie Community Historical Society consists of the Historical Society, the Site and the Museum. The Tonganoxie Community Historical Society is a non-profit organization started in 1981 to bring together those interested in the history of our community. The Society owns and operates 10 acres, called the Site, and 4 buildings: The Honey Valley School, Reno Methodist Church, Fairchild/Knox Dairy barn and milk parlor and fire house. The Historical Society’s mission statement is to discover, collect, preserve, display and make accessible to the public any and all objects that reflect the history of our community.
Tonganoxie Outdoor Water Park
This is a modern facility with a new bathhouse, two large water slides, spray-ground, zero depth entry and a large water area for recreational and fitness activities. The Water Park is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day annually and is located at 221 S. Main St. Besides a cool escape from the summer heat, visitors enjoy swimming lessons, toddler swimming, adult lap swimming, and pool rentals.
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Nearby Attractions Kansas Speedway
Kansas Speedway began construction in 1999 and officially opened in 2001. The Speedway lies just off to the south side of the Legends and Village West shopping area. The track was made to seat over 72,000 patrons in 65 different rows, designed to give everyone the perfect seat! As a safety measure for racers, the speedway uses a Steel and Foam Energy Reduction System (SAFER) made out of steel tubing and energy-absorbing foam pads that are attached to the existing concrete retainer walls on the track. With about 1.28 of its 1.5 mile track lined, it has the longest length of track to be protected by this SAFER system in the NASCAR circuit. They host 2 NASCAR races each year and hold a Richard Petty Driving School, which allows people to ride along in race cars, or even drive one. The Speedway is located 15 miles from Tonganoxie.
Leavenworth County State Lake Although the State Lake is not located inside our city limits, it is only three miles away and is closely identified with Tonganoxie. It offers a quiet setting for picnics, two large shelter houses, overnight camping and boat launching facilities. There are Kansas State Park regulations posted on the north road as you enter the park and also by the boat ramp. These explain fishing regulations, limits, size rules, etc. They also explain camping regulations.
Legends Outdoor Mall The Legends and Village West shopping area is located about 15 miles east of Tonganoxie. It is home to over 100 shopping and dining venues, and even a movie theater. On Sunday mornings the theater is used as a church. Village West has dining options of every flavor
and budget to match your wants and needs. The same is to be said for the shopping venues, there is a store to fit every budget and style that one could possess. This is an outdoor shopping center that thrives no matter what the weather.
Kansas City T-Bones The Kansas City T-Bones is a minor league baseball team with its roots in Kansas City, Kansas. It is in the same area as the Legends Shopping Center and is only about 20 minutes from Tonganoxie. During baseball season, the T-Bones travel around the United States to play, but always have plenty of games in Kansas City at their own Community America Ballpark. The T-Bones and their mascot, Sizzle, are a homerun for family fun in the Kansas City area and its baseball fans.
Sporting Kansas City 2011 marked a big year for all of the Kansas City area’s soccer fans. Sporting Kansas City’s Sporting Park was complete and the Kansas City Wizards now had their own stadium for events. the Sporting Park is another venue only 20 minutes away from Tonganoxie and still within the Legends Shopping Mall area. These events bring in some of the biggest crowds and are sure to please the entire family.
Perry State Park Perry State Park is a state park located in Jefferson County, near Ozawkie, Kansas, United States, 20 miles northeast of Topeka and about 20 miles from Tonganoxie. The state park features camping, a beach, hiking and a fishing and boating area. Tour Tonga Museum of History, Downtown Leavenworth, Downtown Lawerence, Undergroung Railroad Museum in Clinton, KS, Atchison Amelia Earhart Museum and more.
Events and Activities Abdallah Shrine Rodeo
Every year around the end of May, the Abdallah Shriners join Tonganoxie by holding the Abdallah Shrine Rodeo at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds. The rodeo lasts 2 days, and is followed up by a demolition derby on the 3rd day. This event always brings in a crowd and has been news broadcasted several times.
Easter Egg Hunt
This Easter egg hunt is for the whole family. There are different hunts for every age category. Thousands of candy-filled eggs are hidden in Chieftain Park just waiting to be discovered. But of course it wouldn’t be a real Easter egg hunt without an appearance from the Easter Bunny! Enjoy all the festivities, all you have to bring is a basket!
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Grinter Farms Sunflower Field
Between Tonganoxie and Lawrence, there is a farm along Highway 24 that plants a large field full of big yellow sunflowers. The sunflowers alternate between two fields that lay a 1/2 mile apart. In even numbered years, the flowers are right along the highway, and in odd years, they are in a field right down the street. It is impossible to precisely predict when the sunflowers are in full bloom because they are only in bloom for about two weeks (one week if the weather is especially hot). Predominately a corn and soy-
bean operation, Jim Grinter started growing sunflowers in the 70’s, hoping to use the oil to fuel his machinery. That didn’t pan out as the nearest “crusher” was in western KS and the trucking would have been cost prohibitive. He did, however, like the sunflowers and stuck with planting them, only he bagged them and sold them for bird-feed. The “pilgrimage of the people” just sort of happened. People would see them; stop; take photos; then tell their friends about it. More and more people stop every year. The Grinters say, “We probably couldn’t stop it if we tried.”
Leavenworth County Fair
Family fun awaits you at the Leavenworth County Fair! The fair invites everyone - adults, the elderly, kids, and couples - to enjoy all the great games and amazing attractions that it has to offer. The fair has plenty of games and rides for the whole family to enjoy, but don’t forget about the great food too! No matter what age range, there is something for you! If you’re not the kind of person who enjoys carnival rides, there are farm animals to see, a mud run, and a rodeo to entertain you! The fair lasts for 5 days with the carnival section going through 4 nights.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting is a free event in downtown Tonganoxie. Visitors can enjoy carolers dressed in traditional garments circa 1900, carriage rides, baked goodies and hot cocoa while watching the Mayor light the 10-foot tree at 4th Street between Bury and Green.
Spooktacular
Every year, on the last Friday of October, children and their families can visit Tonganoxie businesses on 4th Street for Halloween treats and some family fun. There is a scarecrow-decorating contest, a prize raffle, a pumpkincarving contest, and a live DJ to supply the music.
St. Patricks Day Parade
Tonganoxie goes Green every year to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 2013 was the 25 year celebration of this annual event.
Summer Kickoff Party
The Summer Kickoff Party happens in May at Chieftain
Park. This event offers free food and drinks, and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. During this event, there is a Silly Critter Pet Show with all kinds of interesting categories. Remember that this is at Chieftain Park, so everyone is free to enjoy the Chieftain Trail, tennis courts, basketball court, soccer field, horse-shoe courts, sand-volleyball area, and play ground!
Tonganoxie Days
Tonganoxie Days is an annual summertime event to celebrate all that is Tonganoxie. Typically the second Saturday in June, Tonganoxie Days features a barbecue contest, a 5k/10k race, music, dancing and arts and crafts booths. For more information and to sign up for various competitive activities visit www.tonganoxiedays.com
Kirby McRill 5K
Kirby McRill was born in 1875 and was raised on a farm near Tonganoxie. But, farming really wasn’t his cup of tea. What Kirby really liked to do was walking and eating. Daily he would walk from his farm to Tonganoxie. Arriving at noon, he would stop in the bakery, buy a loaf of bread and a quart of ice cream and sit outside and eat it for his lunch. If he had business in Leavenworth he would walk from his farm to the Courthouse in Leavenworth, a trip of about 30 miles. In 1917, he had some very important business in Leavenworth. He had been summoned to jury duty. On that Feb. 5th morning, the temperature was below zero and there was a blizzard outside. Kirby left his home at 2:30 a.m. and arrived at the Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. When he arrived, an icicle a foot long had frozen to his beard. Of course, the court had been closed due to the blizzard, but Kirby made it on time none-the-less. The story of Kirby’s blizzard walk was published in the local newspaper and before long, newspapers nationwide picked up the story. Kirby McRill had his 15 minutes of fame. But, he so enjoyed the notoriety, he began walking longer and longer journeys. In May, 1920, Kirby walked from Topeka, Kansas, to Chicago, Illinois in 7 days! Among other nomenclatures, such as “Kirby, the unkissed,” “The walking marvel from Tonganoxie,” and “Sandwich Man,” Kirby has been affectionately described as, “the genuine article in native eccentricity.” Join us every Spring as we celebrate Kirby and Tonganoxie’s beautiful parks and walking trails with our annual Kirby McRill 5K Walk. More information can be found at www.kirbymcrill5kwalk.wix.com/tonganoxie.
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CHAMBER PROFILE 2014 Chamber Board of Directors Steve Christiansen, President
Mike Graveman
Jennifer Jones-Lacy, Ex-Officio
Michelle Derry, Vice President
Samantha O’Hare
Jason Ward, Ex-Officio
John Vohs, Treasurer
Julie Hansen
Jeff Brandau, Ex-Officio
Jeff Clinger, Secretary
Alan Kerkaert
Nathan McCommon, Ex-Officio
Greg Orscheln
Jamie Smith
Ashley Hardin, Ex-Officio
CHAMBER EVENTS Chamber Coffee Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at 8:00 am at a member’s business. Food and beverage are provided. This is just one perk of being a member of the Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce.
Recognition Banquet The Chamber holds an annual recognition dinner to award a business of the year, citizen of the year, as well as other awards. Tickets are firstcome-first-serve, and are on sale for all who wish to attend.
Membership Luncheon Every Fall there is an annual membership luncheon to look back at what we have done in the past year and look forward to the year to come. Board members for the upcoming year are voted on at this meeting.
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Member Benefits • Access to membership meetings • Nominate/Vote for board of directors • A voice in the business community
GET INVOLVED! • Membership Committee: Recruit and retain membership, Share value of chamber membership • Community Outreach: Partners with community in ongoing promotion and activities
Our Mission To support, enhance, and attract businesses; and nurture the economic and community development for the future well-being of Tonganoxie.
Our Primary Goals
• Opportunities to host meetings and showcase your business
• Economic Development Team: Support existing and new businesses, identify needs to improve business climate, involve itself with legislative agenda items, liaison for city and chamber to address inquiries from visitors and prospective residents
• Reference for business management advice and assistance
• Finance: Ensure adequate funding and financial health of the chamber
• Center for employment opportunities
• Education and Networking: facilitate monthly membership meetings, • Attract new businesses and professional development and trainprospects to Tonganoxie ing, product knowledge and training desired by membership, provide • Promote and sustain economic B2B networking opportunities, conand community growth nect business needs with educational and vocational partners
• Networking opportunities • Business promotion and advocacy in website presence, social media presence, referrals to inquiries • Educational forums
• Listing in the Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce Business Directory • Monthly Chamber Coffees • Business event presence in monthly newsletter
• Be a center for communication and information • Work with the city administrator to fulfill the visions of the economic development plan • Support current businesses with information and educational resources and referrals
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City
Tonganoxie is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan area. It is in close proximity to 24 Highway, 40 Highway, and Interstate 70. Colleges in the area include: Kansas University, Washburn University, Kansas City Community College, Johnson County Community College, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Haskell University, University of Missouri-
Kansas City, Baker University, and many more. There are many different sports teams in the area including: the Kansas University Jayhawks collegiate teams, Kansas City Royals MLB team, Sporting Kansas City MLS team, Kansas City T-Bones AA team, and the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team. Tonganoxie experiences a great blend of all four seasons. Spring anf fall bring pleasant temperatures and precipitation. The summers are warm and full of summer recreational activities. The winters are cool and normally bring enough snow for some fantastic sledding. There is a time of the year for everyone!
Police & Fire Departments Tonganoxie Police Department The Tonganoxie Police Department’s main function is the emergency response to potential life threatening events. These events can range from medical emergencies, traffic accidents, disturbances, or other events that can result in death or serious bodily harm. The Police also protect the citizens’ property by suppressing criminal activity with rigorous patrols and enforcement of traffic rules and regulations. The Officers are all State Certified and trained to respond to criminal and emergency incidents. But they do have additional services that they offer to citizens: -Vacation Watch: If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time, you can register your home for a vacation watch. Then Police Officers will periodically check the premises of your home daily until you return. This way you can have a happy and stress free vacation. -Safe House: In partnering with the community group T3, the Police Department has designated homes in the community as “Safe Houses.” Individuals at these homes have undergone criminal background checks and been given guidance on what to do in an emergency. If youth in the community become the victims of criminal activity, including bullying, they can be safe by going to one of the designated homes and getting assistance. A sign has been placed in the yard of each of these homes for easy identification. -Cadets: The Police Department has a number of cadets, young adults ranging in age from 14 to 21 participating in this Explorer program to learn what Police Officers Activities are as they discover if Law Enforcement is a career path they wish to pursue. -Animal Control: If you are disturbed by a nuisance animal contact the Police Department and the animal control officer will be sent to assist you.
Police department K-9 Unit
On behalf of the City of Tonganoxie and the Tonganoxie Police Department we would like to introduce Chief, the newest member of the Police Department who will work to continue to keep our community safe. Chief, is an 18-month-old Belgium Malinois, trained to
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locate narcotics, track a missing person/child, track and apprehend a violent offender, conduct area searches for evidence, conduct building searches, provide officer protection and much more. Chief was purchased by the Tonganoxie Police Department in April of 2014 with the assistance of many local groups and organizations. Chief has since been undergoing extensive training with his K-9 Handler for the last 8 weeks. Chief will stay with his Handler when off duty and enjoy the confines of his newly constructed massive Dog House/Kennel which was built by the students of the Tonganoxie High School. Chief has already been actively protecting our community in the short amount of time he has been with us. Any questions about the Tonganoxie Police Department K-9 Program and or to request a demonstration please contact Lt. Billy Naff.
Tonganoxie Fire Department
Current personnel include a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, and Firefighters. TFD is a combination department meaning that both Full-time, Part-time, and volunteer firefighters are utilized to respond to emergencies. The training requirements are the same whether a firefighter is Full-time or volunteer. One full-time firefighter is on duty 24 hours a day on a rotating schedule with volunteers and part-time firefighters staffing additional shifts as needed. In addition to the staff at the station, volunteers respond from their homes to provide additional resources or to cover the station depending on the call for service. The department currently operates two Engine companies, one
Quint, a brush truck, and a command vehicle all of which are housed in a 5,000 square foot five bay station located in the heart of downtown. The city currently holds an ISO Class 6 rating and has mutual aid agreements with nine nearby city and township fire departments to share resources and equipment when needed. The staff is currently made up of 4 career firefighters and 23 volunteer/part-time firefighters. The city of Tonganoxie requires citizens to have a burn permit. Citizens who live inside the city limits that would like a burn permit must fill out a burn permit form available at the fire station. There is also an inspection that must be completed prior to burning which can be set up at the time you fill out the permit form. The Fire Department offers a number of services including: Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Vehicle extrication, Hazardous Materials Response, Special Rescue (Rope, Water, Trench, etc.), Public Educations, and Building Inspections. Their mission is to perform those duties required of us with the highest level of safety, efficiency and professionalism when serving our community and to be loyal to those duties so that we may prevent injury, loss of life, and property.
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City Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 845-9244 City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Delaware St...(913) 845-2620 Leavenworth County EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Eisenhower Rd, Leavenworth...(913) 250-8000 Leavenworth County Treasurer Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Laming Rd...(913) 364-5730 Recreation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521 E 4th St...(913) 845-3502 Tonganoxie Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825 E 4th St...(913) 845-9494 Tonganoxie Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603 E 4th St...(913) 369-3754 Tonganoxie Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 S. Bury St...(913) 845-3281 Tonganoxie Water Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 S. Main St...(913) 845-2620 US Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1610 Woodfield Dr...(913) 845-2230
Utilities AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 464-7926 Kansas Gas Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 794-4780 Leavenworth Jefferson Electric Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 796-6111 Time-Warner Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 McDonald Rd, Leavenworth...(913) 213-1637 Westar Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 383-1183 WOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15510 State Ave, Suite 1A, Basehor...(785) 841-2100
Schools USD 464 School Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 845-2153 Tonganoxie Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Shawnee St...(913) 845-2290 Tonganoxie Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .824 Washington St...(913) 845-2627 Tonganoxie High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 U.S. 24...(913) 369-3332 Genesis Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5” . . . .x . 2” .3.5” . . . .x . 2” . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Washington St...(913) 845-9498
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1000 South 1000 4th South St Ste 4th A St Ste A Leavenworth, Leavenworth, KS 66048 KS 66048 913-758-9117 913-758-9117 www.edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
Membership Directory Biomedical Devices of Kansas William Graveman, Kathy Graveman wgraveman@biomedks.com 1205 US 24/40 Hwy PO Box 971 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-3851 www.biomedks.com See our ad on page 15
City of tonganoxie Jennifer Jones-Lacy, Nathan McCommon, Jason Ward jjones-lacy@Tonganoxie.org nmccommon@Tonganoxie.org jward@Tonganoxie.org 321 S. Delaware, PO Box 326 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2620 www.Tonganoxie.org
Community National Bank Heather Tegtmeier, Jamie Smith htegmeier@communitynationalbank.net jsmith@communitynationalbank.net 231 N Main St Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-369-0100 www.communitynationalbank.net See our ad on page 5
Evans Real Estate John W Evans evansre@sunflower.com PO Box 224 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2400
First Congregational Church Cheta Mark office@congrechurchtongie.org 303 E 4th St PO Box 468 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2293
First State Bank & Trust Debbie Krivjansky, Connie Tornedon, Steve Christensen debbiek@firststateks.com conniet@firststateks.com stevenc@firststateks.com 400 Bury St PO Box 219 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2500 www.firststateks.com www.facebook.com/firststateks See our ad on the inside front cover
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop & Food Bank, Inc. Connie Putthoff conputt@sunflower.com 122 E Washington Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-669-5538 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Good-Shepherd-Thrift-Shop-and-FoodBank/361376640672113
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop & Food Bank, Inc. Janet Stuke j63720@att.net 122 E Washington Tonganoxie, KS 66086
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop & Food Bank, Inc. Lynn McEachron gramielynnx3@sbcglobal.net 122 E Washington Tonganoxie, KS 66086
Kramer and associates, CPAs John Vohs, Tony Kramer jvohs@lvncpa.com tkramer@lvncpa.com 517 E. 4th Street Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2823 www.lvncpa.com
Ladd Service Co, LLC Kristi Stockman, Mark Ladesic kristis@laddserviceco.com mladesic@laddserviceco.com 408 E 4th St Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-369-3509 www.laddserviceco.com www.facebook.com/pages/Ladd-ServiceCompany/152035881505065 See our ad on the back cover
Lynch Real Estate Dan Lynch danlynch@lynchresidential.com 876 North Star Court Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-369-3000 See our ad on page 9
Magnatech Engineering, Inc. Mike Graveman, Hallie Hughes mgraveman@magnatech-engineering. com hhughes@magnatech-engineering.com 1204 Tonganoxie Road PO Box 399 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-3553 www.magnatech-engineering.com www.facebook.com/ magnatechengineering
Michelle Derry, Bookkeeping Services Michelle Derry mlderry@hotmail.com 616 High Prairie Place PO Box 415 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-481-9596
MACS Greg Orscheln agorscheln@aol.com Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-515-0484 See our ad on page 18
Mutual Savings Ryne Wheatcroft, Jennifer Gumbel rynew@mutualmail.com jenniferG@mutualmail.com 403 E 4th St Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2556 www.mutualwave.com
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Peruvian Connection Marcia Cook, Kay Soetaert cook@peruvianconnection.com soetaert@peruvianconnection.com 24535 McLouth Road Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2450 www.peruvianconnection.com
Pleasant Valley Vet Clinic Kyle LaRosh vetlarosh@aol.com 401 N Main Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2209 www.vetlarosh.com www.facebook.com/ pleasantvalleyveterinary clinic
Tonganoxie Community Historical Society Laurie Walters plw1673q@embarqemail.com 201 W Washington St Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-796-6373 See our ad on page 18
Tonganoxie Nursing Center Samantha O’Hare sohare@cypresshealthgroup.com 1010 East St Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-369-8705 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tonganoxie-NursingCenter/390750454276496?ref=tn_tnmn
Tonganoxie Public Library
Kelly fann director@tonganoxielibrary.org 303 S Bury Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-3281 www.tonganoxielibrary.org www.facebook.com/pages/Tonganoxie-public-library/1092469191021012 twitter.com/libraryupdates
Tonganoxie United Methodist Church Pastor Jeff Clinger jeff@tonganoxieumc.org 328 E. 4th St. Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2814 www.tonganoxieumc.org See our ad on page 11
Tonganoxie USD 464 Dr. Lyn Rantz lrantz@tong464.org 330 E Hwy 24-40 Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2153 www.tong464.org www.facebook.com/Tongi464 See our ad on page 6
Turning Point Home Health Care Austin Lindblad alindblad@tphhc.com 12735 mcIntyre Rd Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-727-2757 www.turningpointhomehealthcare.com
Vintage Park Julie Hansen, Sharon Lauderdale avptonganoxie@skilledhc.com 120 W 8th St Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2204 See our ad on page 3
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