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LEADING BALDWIN BUSINESS
THE VALUE OF MENTORSHIP
Students and business owners grow through the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
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A HOLIDAY TRADITION Find cheer at the Festival of Lights
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Find ways to make movement part of your regular routine. Count steps, take an exercise class, be an active gardener, try yoga or participate in community events such as the Breast Cancer 5K. The Recreation Commission offers a variety of activities for all ages, both physical and social. We are all responsible for our own health. Take advantage of what this community has to offer! We want new people to start joining in on the fun, so we are offering a one time “FREE PASS” (max $20) to any community member who has not yet tried one of the Rec 55+ offerings. Contact Debbie to be added to the mailing list of all day trips and sign up for your free activity.
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EDITOR
Baldwin City Living is produced by Sunflower Publishing in cooperation with the City of Baldwin City, Baldwin City USD 348, and the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce.
Editor Kelly Gibson Art Director Jenni Leiste Ad Designer Alex Tatro Advertising
Dear Readers, As I was putting together this issue, I noticed a recurring theme in the stories: achievement. Whether through leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship, or relationships, folks in Baldwin City support one another and find ways to help others achieve their dreams. The folks here encourage students to make their own way in the world—wherever that path might wander. They encourage their peers to incorporate art and culture into their daily lives. They support local businesses and business owners. When people support each other in achievement, then Baldwin prospers as a whole. In this issue, you’ll notice stories that highlight a community devoted to communitybuilding. In our feature by Sarah Baker, you’ll learn what drives four women leaders, all of whom fiercely love Baldwin. You’ll see through Meagan Young’s piece about the Festival of Lights that tradition and celebration are key to Baldwin’s way of life. Finally, Linda Ditch shares how Baldwin residents use an ancient technique—fermentation— to nourish their bodies.
Joanne Morgan (785) 832-7264 jmorgan@sunflowerpub.com Copy Editor Leslie Andres Contributing Photographers Brian Goodman, Zac Haigh, Kayla Kohn, Laurel Neis, Meagan Young Contributing Writers Sarah J. Baker, Linda Ditch
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General Manager: Bob Cuccinello Production Manager: Jenni Leiste All material and photographs copyright 2018 Fall/ Winter
LEADING BALDWIN BUSINESS
THE VALUE OF MENTORSHIP
Students and business owners grow through the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
CITY
A HOLIDAY TRADITION Find cheer at the Festival of Lights
ON THE COVER
Cheryl Sylvester, Jeannette Blackmar and Wendy Conover are just three of Baldwin’s leaders, working tirelessly to help the town and it’s residents thrive. Photo by Kayla Kohn.
Sunflower Publishing, 2018. Baldwin City Living releases twice a year. For editorial queries: Kelly Gibson (785) 832-6342 kgibson@sunflowerpub.com
CONTENTS
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WHERE ARTS AND COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER
Departments
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HOME-GROWN BUSINESS
The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge invites students to build a business
10 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
A joyful Baldwin City holiday tradition
12 ELITE EDUCATORS
Meet four Baldwin High School teachers who were honored this year by the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce
14 A BALDWIN CITY LOVE STORY How one couple planned the perfect Baldwin wedding
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HOME-GROWN BUSINESS The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge invites students to build a business Story by Kelly Gibson | Photos by Zac Haigh
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rom stylish dog collars to clothing exports, the business plans designed by high school students as part of the youth entrepreneurship challenge gave a good example of the range and imagination of young future business owners. The youth entrepreneurship challenge (YEC) is new to Douglas County, though it celebrated its fifth year in Kansas in 2018. The program, coordinated by NetWork Kansas and the E-Community Partnership in partnership with the Kansas Freemasons, helps cultivate “a passion for business “acumen among area students and helps business owners mentor and network with these future entrepreneurs.
FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY As part of the challenge, students spent a semester creating a business plan, honing their goals, and creating marketing strategies to make their business ideas sustainable in the real world. Students presented their business models in the form of a 4-minute elevator speech to a group of judges at the regional YEC trade show, hosted at Baker University in March. Winners at the regional show advanced to the state level, held at Kansas State University in Manhattan, for the chance to win $10,000 to help kick-start their business. Regional finalist Lily Beach created a boutique dog-collar business called “Dogs Unleashed.” She designed, created and sold personalized dog collars, keeping style and function in mind. “Lily had many great strategies and ideas already going for her business or planned out for future expansion,” says Cheryl Kurtz with McFarlane Aviation. “We talked about how to focus on priorities that could be added to show value of her business when presenting.”
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Along with helping Lily define her business, Kurtz discussed marketing, community engagement, customer service tactics and legalities in owning a business. “She was a very impressive high school sophomore and her creativity and passion for her business purpose gave her an edge that led her to state,” Kurtz says. “I cannot imagine any students not taking away something positive from this experience. It only gives them courage, information and resources to be able to continue forward to turning their business dreams into successful reality.” While not all teams could advance to the state competition, mentors noted that students gained confidence and enthusiasm for learning to build their own business. Bryan Rice of Rice Precision Manufacturing mentored a student who created a traveling welding business to help farmers quickly repair farming equipment on site. “It’s great for some of these kids to take off on their own, get out there, get their hair singed, bounce back and succeed,” Rice says. “It’s wonderful to be a part of that.” NURTURING ENTREPRENEURIAL CAREERS For a number of mentors, YEC offers an opportunity to remind students that attending college isn’t their only option after high school. “I have a shop full of guys making more money with zero school debt,” Rice says. “If I had to do it all over again, would I have an engineering degree? It’s nice to have, and I earned it, but it didn’t make my business go. An internal flame drove me. My motivation and skill set were a gift from God, and I ran with it. So, I think there are kids out there with the same thing, whatever it may be. We as a community better nurture that.” Mike Bosch, founder and CEO of RG Fiber, echoes that sentiment. “We talk about college, and the challenge of pushing the pendulum too far,” Bosch says. “We don’t talk about students going straight into trade or skills. We use that college or careerready language when we look at education models, but here is still that option of entrepreneurship that we aren’t approaching from an education standpoint. It’s important that we embrace and bring entrepreneurship into the classroom and engage those students with other entrepreneurs in the community.” Bosch says he believes this initiative is filling that void, inspiring students, and creating a community that champions grassroots entrepreneurial growth. Bosch learned about the program a couple of years ago through NetWork Kansas, a nonprofit initiative geared toward growing small business in Kansas. “I’ve seen YEC from incubation and was really excited to learn we had a committee of folks to bring it to Douglas County.”
FOR INFORMATION on the 2018-–2019 competition, visit www.networkkansas.com/ecommunities/youth/youth-entrepreneurship-challenge. To learn more about becoming a mentor, contact the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce at (785) 594-3200.
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS A joyful Baldwin City holiday tradition
Story by Baldwin City Living Staff | Photos by Meagan Young
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oliday fun and the warm glow of community have made the Festival of Lights parade a Baldwin City tradition for over twenty years. Baldwin City residents Doug Cheek and Leigh Anne Bathke have emceed the parade for the last few years (adding the same sense of fun they bring as announcers of the annual Maple Leaf Festival Parade). “There’s no better way to start the holiday season than with the small town spirit, twinkling lights, and festive atmosphere of Baldwin City in December,” says Bathke. Executive director of the Baldwin City Chamber, Jeannette Blackmar, agrees. The chamber organizes the parade in partnership with the Baldwin City Recreation Commission, the City of Baldwin City, and the Visit Baldwin City Tourism Bureau. “This is a community-wide celebration,” says Blackmar, who notes that the evening ends with a colorful fireworks display and a chance to meet Santa himself. Anyone is welcome to submit a float via the entry form on the chamber’s website, and prizes are awarded for both business and youth categories—but the parade isn’t the only attraction. Before the parade, businesses and organizations host holiday happenings all around town including Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread House Party, Holiday Home Tours and more. This year, Midland Railway will offer their Polar Express ride, adding even more excitement. The festival takes place on the first Saturday of December.
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ELITE EDUCATORS Meet four Baldwin High School teachers who earned Excellence in Education recognition at the 2018 Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Interviews conducted by Kelly Gibson
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eachers devote their time, talents and passion each year to shape student minds and encourage a desire for life-long learning. In this issue, we honor four outstanding educators in USD 348 each with their own drive to make a difference in Baldwin through teaching.
KIT HARRIS Subject: Journalism
Years you’ve been a teacher: 22 years Years at BHS: 19 If you could teach any other subject, what would it be and why? History, it’s very interesting and has great importance to our society. What is the best part of teaching? It is a both an important job and a fun job. What makes Baldwin a great place to teach? The community is full of great people who support the schools. The kids are a lot of fun to work with. We have a lot of hard-working and awesome kids who make the job a blast.
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TYLER WOLF
Subject: I am a Business teacher. I teach webpage design, business essentials, career and life planning, computer applications Years you’ve been a teacher: Starting my 2nd year Years at BHS: First teaching job was here! This will be my 2nd year. I am at BHS and BJHS. Favorite subject to learn: computer science, accounting, psychology, political science, sociology If you could teach any other subject, what would it be and why? Journalism because they have the most electronics and plus with a green screen you can go anywhere! What is the best part of teaching? The relationships you are able to create. What makes Baldwin a great place to teach? The community support and outreach. They have made Baldwin feel like home.
BECKY WEAVER BRONTÉ BAILEY Subject: Art
Subject: Business & technology
Years you’ve been a teacher: Going into my 7th year
Years you’ve been a teacher: 1.5
Years at BHS: This will be my 3rd year at Baldwin High School. Favorite subject to learn: I love learning about art (obviously), art history, culture, travel. If you could teach any other subject, what would it be and why? I’m not sure I’d enjoy teaching another subject… but I guess I’d teach foreign language because that overlaps with a lot of my interests like culture and travel. What is the best part of teaching? The students. I like getting know them, helping them grow into who they are, exposing them to new ideas and learning from them. What makes Baldwin a great place to teach? Baldwin is a very supportive community—particularly when it comes to the arts. I feel my program is supported by my colleagues, my administrators and by my community.
Years at BHS: 1.5 Favorite subject to learn: Anything that has to do with finance or building your own business. If you could teach any other subject, what would it be and why? History, I started out as a history education major in college but quickly switched to business after working at a local bank. What is the best part of teaching? Watching students grow and succeed inside and outside the classroom. High school is a place where students start finding their own path and learning who they are; I just hope to be a guiding hand! What makes Baldwin a great place to teach? The support from colleges, administration, the community and parents is phenomenal. Growing up in a small town myself, the Baldwin community has made me feel right at home. The students are always eager to learn and a joy to be around. I’m excited to see what this next school year brings!
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A BALDWIN B CITY LOVE STORY
How one couple planned the perfect Baldwin wedding Story by Sarah J. Baker
Photographs by Laurel Neis
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aldwin City is known for its small-town charm, friendly atmosphere, and strong sense of community—qualities that appeal to many engaged couples looking for the perfect wedding location. From lodging and tux rentals, to outdoor venues and catering, Baldwin City offers a mixture of local vendors to fulfill just about any wedding fantasy. Ethan and Katie James are newlyweds who said their vows here in Baldwin City. You may know Ethan from Elite Chiropractic, which opened in Baldwin City last fall.
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ETHAN AND KATIE After high school, Ethan planned on going to Oklahoma University and Katie was set on Kansas University, but fate had other plans. They both of ended up at Kansas State University where they met, and sparks flew. Fast forward a few years and in October 2014, Ethan proposed to Katie on her family’s farm near Wellsville, Kansas, with a little help from their dog. “Ethan hunts, so he wanted to go check his cameras, and he was like, ‘Come with me,’” Katie said. “So, I was in athletic clothes, no make-up or anything, so he proposes out there. And our dog brings the ring to me. It was a surprise!” Katie wanted a short engagement, so they had to start planning right away. The wedding date was set for August 1, 2015, just 10 months away. Katie grew up in Wellsville and was familiar with the Baldwin City area, so upon further research, the couple grew more confident in their decision to get married in Baldwin City. With Ethan in school, Katie did most of the planning, and though she remembers the time as “hectic,” everything worked out fine. “There were plenty of Baldwin City vendors to pick from, so that was nice. And everyone was great to work with,” Ethan says. First on the to-do list was reserving the wedding venue and reception location: First United Methodist Church and Stoney Point Hall, which would also be the location for wedding photos and the rehearsal dinner. After those choices were made, everything else fell into place. Cranberry Market (now In Full Bloom) would provide flowers and tux rentals for Ethan and his out-of-state groomsmen. A relative of Katie’s would be the photographer; she would buy her dress from J. Lynn Bridal in Lawrence, and Moose’s Backwoods BBQ would cater. With wedding guests to stay at the Lodge, every detail came together. The honeymoon had to wait a few months since Ethan was in the middle of final exams. “Once it was all said and done,” Ethan says, “we were really glad how everything happened the way it did. Everyone we worked with was great from start to finish. We recommend them all … My brother is getting married, and the first thing I told him was ‘pick Stoney Point Hall for your reception.’”
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BCRC CANCER CHALLENGE
Try your hand at bunko while supporting innovative classroom projects in Baldwin City’s four public schools, helping students from pre-K through 12th grade. For more information, contact Kathy at 785-594-2448. Golf Course Building, 7 p.m.
[9/27 & 9/30] JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Come see the fantastical world of Roald Dahl brought to life onstage! Baker University Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach, a free, one-hour performance perfect for kids. The show runs Thursday, Sept. 27—Saturday, Sept 29 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. For more information call 785-594-7859
Join us on Sunday, October 14th at 2 p.m. for the inaugural BCRC Cancer Challenge. The event will kick off with a Cancer Walk, followed by live music by Red Guitar, food trucks, beer garden, bounce houses, face painting, and raffle prizes—all starting at 3 p.m. Test your competitiveness in the cornhole tournament. Participants will partner up in teams of two for this doubleelimination event. First and secondplace winners will win cash prizes. Also, the The Kansas City Chiefs will face the New England Patriots at 7:20 that evening, and we will be showing the game on an inflatable 16’x9’ screen! www.baldwinrec.org
[20–21] BATTLEFIELD TOURS
[29] BLUEGRASS & BBQ
In support of the Lumberyard Arts Center, Blues & BBQ provides guests with a barbecue dinner, in addition to a full lineup of bands in the lotatorium. Donations accepted. Lumberyard Arts Center, 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
History buffs won’t want to miss guided tours of Black Jack Battlefields at 2 p.m. Visitors will catch sight of Old John Brown, Henry Clay Pate, and other folks from this important period in Kansas history. Admission is free, but donations are always gratefully accepted. For more information visit www.blackjackbattlefield.org.
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MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL
DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN
Since 1958, the Maple Leaf Festival has been a celebration of fall attended by visitors from near and far. Crafts, train rides, art, music and food provide something for everyone at this two-day event. For more information visit www.mapleleaffestival.com
[20] MAPLE LEAF RUN
Held at Baldwin City Golf Course, this annual event includes a 5k run, 1-mile walk, and 1-mile kids run. For more information, check out Maple Leaf Run on Facebook or email kharris@usd348.com for an event flyer.
[27] MARGARITA RIDE: BICYCLE RIDE ON GRAVEL
Take an 18- or 35-mile ride along gravel roads with some local biking enthusiasts. The ride starts at 602 High St. at 10 a.m. After a long day of peddling, cyclists will meet at El Patron (711 High St.) for a margarita. For more information contact Gerard at (785) 691-7099.
Bring the family downtown for food, shopping and trick or treating! Activities include the Haunted House at the Lumberyard Arts Center, trunk or treating along High Street with Baker University, Candy Land at the Library and follow the library’s Halloween Story Walk along High Street.
November
[3] BINGO, BEER & BBQ
Not your average Bingo Night! Have a beer and enjoy some barbecue while you blot those sweet Bingo boxes for a chance to win incredible prizes from local individuals and businesses, all in support of Rainbow Preschool. Baldwin Academy of Dance and Voice from 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more information visit www.facebook. com/rainbowpreschoolbaldwin.
[Nov. 16–Dec. 30] THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE
Join us for a magical trip on board The Polar Express™ Train Ride! The officially licensed live event departs Baldwin City this holiday season! See midlandrailway.org for dates and ride times. www.midlandrailway.org
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[Nov. 24, Dec. 5, Dec. 16] THE POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY Enjoy the family favorite, The Polar Express at the Library with hot chocolate and popcorn. Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m., Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m. For more
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December
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It’s a great day to celebrate the season in Baldwin City. Start the morning off with Breakfast with Santa at the Intermediate Center. Vintage Park will be hosting an Open House & Bazaar from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Catch the Holiday Homes Tour at 12 p.m., then get a sweet treat at the Lumberyard Arts Center with the Gingerbread House Party at 3 p.m. Finish your day at the First United Methodist Church to warm your belly with their Annual Holiday Soup Supper.
[1] FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
Embrace the holiday spirit with Baldwin City’s annual parade welcoming Santa Claus to town. After the parade, be sure to stop by the Lumberyard Arts Center and Downtown businesses to get in some shopping and snacks. Enjoy the lighting ceremony followed by fireworks. Eighth and High streets. 6 p.m.
information call 785-594-3411.
The Baldwin City Academy Choir will perform a holiday concert, featuring excerpts from the Nutcracker, as well as messages of hope, love and peace to celebrate the holiday season. The free concert is presented by the Friends of Baldwin Academy of Dance and Voice Club at the USD 348 Performing Arts Center, and is open to the community. Doors open at 1 p.m., performance begins at 2 p.m.
2019 February
[10] 31ST ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AUCTION
Satisfy your sweet tooth and support the arts! Lumberyard Arts Center’s annual chocolate auction features a live and silent auction full of art and chocolate—perfect for snagging some sugar right before Valentine’s Day! Lumberyard Arts Center.
Enjoy a night of wine with local poets including John Musgrave. Lumberyard Arts Center, 718 High Street. For more information visit www.lumberyardartscenter.org.
2019 March
[1] DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE 2019
Junior high and high school students are invited to compete in this year’s Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Students will develop a business plan, tradeshow presentation and a 2-minute elevator speech for the chance to win $1,500 at the regional competition held on the Baker University campus. For more information, contact Jill Jolicoeur with Douglas County E-Community at jjolicoeur@douglas-county.com or 785-330-2890.
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Jeannette Blackmar EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BALDWIN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Hobbies: Reading and visiting museums How long involved in Baldwin City: 18 years What makes Baldwin City special: We embrace both our past and our future One word that describes Baldwin City: Historic Favorite annual Baldwin City event: Maple Leaf Festival / Baldwin City Wine Fest Jeannette Blackmar moved to Baldwin City in 2000 and, for the past nine years, has lived on a 20-acre homestead west of town. She first became involved in the community through her son’s local educational, sporting, and recreational activities. Later, while working on her PhD dissertation about collaborative governance, she took a part-time position at the Baldwin City Chamber. “I thought it was a perfect opportunity to apply theory to practice and to use my knowledge, professional experiences and skill set to benefit the place I call home,” Blackmar says. For the past 2 years, Jeannette has been the face of the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce and has always been enthusiastic about making Baldwin City a better place for its businesses and residents. “The chamber’s goal is to help businesses succeed by providing resources, promotion, and networking opportunities and to promote Baldwin City as a vibrant place to live, work, and play,” she says. She wants to elevate Baldwin City by creating and growing a strong local economy, and she loves the challenge of making Baldwin better than it was when she stepped into this role. “I love the challenge and opportunity to effect change for the common good at multiple scales including the individual, organizational and community levels,” Blackmar says. “The chamber is the synergistic core of our community, and every day I learn something new through the relationships that are fostered and connections made that collectively empower people and build community.”
Wendy Conover COORDINATOR LUMBERYARD ARTS CENTER, INC. Hobbies: Writing, reading, poetry How long involved in Baldwin City: +13 years What makes Baldwin City special: The people who live here One word that describes Baldwin City: Charming Favorite annual Baldwin City event: Lumberyard’s Haunted House / Bluegrass and BBQ Wendy Conover was first introduced to the Baldwin City community as a Baker University student while pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English language and literature. After graduation, she lived in Arizona and Lawrence, Kansas, for a few years before moving back to Baldwin City and becoming a “townie.” She lives here with her husband, son, daughter, and dog, Cosmo. About six years ago, her daughter’s passion for the arts motivated Wendy to look for art programs close to home, and that search led her to the Lumberyard Arts Center. After volunteering at the arts center for five years, she became the Lumberyard Art Center’s first paid employee. As their coordinator, she is responsible for organizing programs, activities, memberships and communications.. “I am here now because I wanted arts activities for my kids since arts education is so powerful and important,” she says. “My dream only grew in wanting those art experiences for my kids’ friends, for our community, for adults and kids alike. Once I started volunteering on the programming committee, I gained a sense of what art experiences did for people of all ages. Creativity, connection, to see others in a new way—these were all things I wanted to see more of in our world and wanted more of in our community.” Conover loves that she is a part of this community’s art culture and that she can spread local creativity and inspire connections within the community through the arts.
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Cheryl Sylvester DIRECTOR BALDWIN CITY LIBRARY
Kathy Gerstner EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BALDWIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION Hobbies: Traveling and reading How long involved in Baldwin City: 19 years What makes Baldwin City special: The people—we are never too busy to assist someone in need One word that describes Baldwin City: Home Favorite annual Baldwin City event: Maple Leaf Festival / Vinland Fair Kathy Gerstner has called Baldwin City home for almost 20 years. She has served on the city council, put her four children through Baldwin schools, is a member of the BHS Booster Club, and, since 2006, has been the executive director of the Baldwin Education Foundation. The Baldwin Education Foundation’s mission is to support students, faculty, and staff of USD 348 through grants and scholarships that are funded by donations from the Baldwin City community. “We strive to meet more of our students’ needs, help our teachers teach better, and improve the learning environment at each of our schools,” Gerstner says. “We are constantly on the lookout for ways we can improve the education experience for our kids. I consider myself lucky to get such an up close and personal view of our teachers and students at work.” Gerstner loves being a representative of the school district and an ambassador for public education. She says that her favorite part of the job is being able to give away money and witness how it improves the lives and education of Baldwin City’s children. “As of last year, we have awarded more than $131,000—every student in every school in our district has benefited from these grants,” she said. “I truly cannot emphasize enough the giving spirit of Baldwin City. I am often overwhelmed by the generosity of both individuals and businesses when it comes to supporting our public schools, and our future.”
Hobbies: Reading, decorating, and learning to farm How long involved in Baldwin City: 1 year What makes Baldwin City special: Historical atmosphere and welcoming attitude One word that describes Baldwin City: Supportive Favorite annual Baldwin City event: Maple Leaf Festival Even though Cheryl Sylvester has been a member of the Baldwin City community for about a year, she has already fallen for Baldwin City’s charms. Cheryl has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and has taught preschool in San Francisco, Germany, and Oklahoma. Looking for a change, she applied for and was hired as the director of Baldwin City Library. “I immediately felt like I hit the jackpot in the career category,” she says. “I love public librarianship and how it works in each community. A public library is created in a community to support literacy and lifelong learning for all ages. My goals for the library are always community enrichment and improving the quality of life for the citizens. All of our services are free, so it is important to continue to provide such things as internet, résumé help, computer literacy, entertainment, and reading materials.” Sylvester is also involved in another area nonprofit organization. On top of her duties as the director of the Baldwin City Library, Cheryl is the Topeka District president of United Methodist Women. “It is pretty time consuming, but I love combining social action with faith and fellowship,” Sylvester says. “I organize officer trainings, plan and conduct district meetings, and communicate with the local units. United Methodist Women raise money to support local and international missions and provide fellowship and educational opportunities to learn about local and global issues affecting women and children.”
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SAUERKRAUT BALDWIN CITY STYLE
LOCAL KRAUT MAKERS SHARE INFO ON THE BENEFITS OF FERMENTED FOODS Story By Linda Ditch Photos by Brian Goodman
25 COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS WITH SAUERKRAUT
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robiotics” is the healthy-eating buzzword right now. These good bacteria help keep your digestive system working and feeling well. Most people turn to yogurt or supplements to get more probiotics into their system, but they are also found in fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, kimchi and kombucha. “Fermentation is a way to preserve foods that doesn’t require refrigeration or electricity,” says Raven Naramore, owner of Bubbly Love, which is a small fermentation business on a production hiatus for the time being. She also teaches fermentation workshops at the library. She adds, “Every culture around the world has fermented foods in their dietary traditions.” A recent Harvard Health Publishing blog post from Harvard Medical School notes, “Naturally fermented foods are getting a lot of attention from health experts these days because they may help strengthen your gut microbiome—the 100 trillion or so bacteria and microorganisms that live in your digestive tract. Researchers are beginning to link these tiny creatures to all sorts of health conditions from obesity to neurodegenerative diseases.” Sauerkraut is a common fermented food, and very easy to make at home. The process works because naturally occurring bacteria make lactic acid by consuming the sugars in the cabbage. The lactic acid gives the sauerkraut its flavor and, along with the added salt, protects the batch from harmful bacteria. Ray Rome, owner of Hoganville Family Farms, points out that their sauerkraut is “made only out of cabbage and salt as a catalyst to fermentation. Nothing else. It’s a pure product.” In 1984, Rome started making sauerkraut in a 20-gallon crock for his own use. The production grew from there to include 10 buddies who got together on the weekends to make up large batches, along with Rome’s kids and their spouses. Today, it is made in a licensed commercial kitchen in Baldwin City. Both salt and vinegar have been used in fermentation for thousands of years. Naramore got her love of fermented foods from eating kosher half-sour pickles New Jersey where she grew up. She says, “Before vinegar, the pickles were fermented in a salt brine. They still make the halfsours that way. I like to make them using jalapeños.” Besides sauerkraut and half-sours, Naramore also makes kimchi and kombucha at home. She does admit, “My 12-year-old son doesn’t want to eat sauerkraut or kimchi. He thinks they stink. But he will drink kombucha.”
This is a recipe Ray Rome shared. He says they also make this with spareribs and pork shoulder (Boston butt). It can be made in the oven as well as the slow cooker, but the cooking time will be shorter. Serves 8 Ingredients 4 pounds country-style pork ribs 1/2 cup water or apple juice 1 large jar (24 ounces) Hoganville Family Farm Sauerkraut Black pepper, to taste (optional) 2 teaspoons caraway seeds (optional) Mashed potatoes Instructions 1. Place the ribs into the slow cooker with the water (or apple juice). Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. 2. Add the sauerkraut and optional seasonings. Cook another 2 hours. 3. To serve, spoon the ribs and sauerkraut over mashed potatoes.
HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING Ray Rome’s daughter, Mindy Brenner, makes this homemade dressing for Reuben sandwiches. It’s based on one she found online. She writes in an email, “In my opinion, the dressing and the kraut make the Reuben. The store stuff didn’t cut it for me with the thousand island, so that’s why I decided to make my own to add to my sandwich.” Makes about 3/4 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons finely diced onion 1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 2 to 3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional) Instructions 1. Place all of the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. 2. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
26 SAUERKRAUT AT HOME This recipe is the one Raven Naramore shares in her workshop. She writes, “One of the easiest ferments to make is that of good old-fashioned sauerkraut. The proliferation of lactobacilli on the leaves of cabbage make it a perfect vegetable to transform into a nutrient-rich food.” Equipment • 2 large-mouth quart-sized mason jars, or other type jar • a large mixing bowl, not aluminum. • A meat mallet, or rolling pin, or the bottom of a cup, or your fist (I use a sanded down baseball bat!) Ingredients: 3 to 5 pounds of cabbage 2 to 3 tablespoons of sea salt 1 of the following: caraway seeds, dill weed, garlic, shredded carrot (optional) Instructions 1. Start out with the head of cabbage, red or green or a mixture of the two, which will yield a beautiful pink kraut. Remove the rough outer leaves and reserve. Slice the cabbage with a knife, food processor or mandolin, into thin strips. The size doesn’t matter, just to the size that you prefer. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the salt into the cabbage. The kraut should taste decidedly salty like if you tasted the ocean. 3. Next is when you get to work on your arm and core muscles! Pound the cabbage for about 5 minutes until liquid is evident at the bottom of the bowl. For those who don’t or can’t pound their cabbage, you can use the dough hook in your electric mixer for a suitable substitute. 4. Transfer the pounded cabbage into jars and press down till liquid rises to the top. Top each jar with one of the reserved outer leaves. If you don’t have enough liquid to cover your kraut simply add some brine, which is 1 cup water (filtered or tap that has set out for an hour to allow chlorine to evaporate) mixed with 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Leave at least an inch of head space in the jar to allow for kraut to expand and cap with a lid. 5. Leave on the counter or in a cupboard out of direct sunlight for up to 6 weeks (ideally between 64 and 70 degrees) and then move to the fridge. It might be prudent to “burp” the jars daily for the first week or so to allow air to escape or the jars could overflow. 6. One important thing to remember is that anything above the liquid level could mold and discolor. This is not the end of the world. If you see a little mold on the top simply remove it. Kraut should smell like kraut. If it smells rotten, don’t eat it. If you see mold streaking down through the jar, discard. Too little salt can leave kraut susceptible to molding. If you see some sediment at the bottom of the jar it is okay, it can be caused by the minerals in sea salt. If it looks kind of slimy, but smells and looks okay, simply add some brine to the kraut to dilute. Kraut will absorb liquid so check the liquid level periodically before going into the fridge. Technically your kraut is fermented after a couple of days and can be eaten immediately but for more mature flavor and higher probiotic effect, allow it to ferment longer. Fermentation still occurs in the fridge, just at a much slower rate.
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Douglas County Historical Society 1047 Massachusetts Street Lawrence, KS 66044 785-841-4109 snovak@watkinsmuscum.org www.watkinsmuseum.org
Accounting and Tax Services
Friends of Baldwin Academy of Dance and Voice Club 711 High Street Baldwin City, KS 66006 www.baldwindance.com/friends-of-badv friendsofbadv.com
A&H Air Conditioning and Heating 1717 College Street 785-594-3357 saundra@ah-air.com www.ah-air.com Douglas County Treasurer 1100 Massachusetts Street Lawrence, KS 66044 785-832-5275 pgilchrist@douglas-county.com www.douglas-county.com
H&R Block Dawn Leadbetter 914 Ames Street 785-594-2132 dawn.leadbetter@tax.hrblock.com New Frontier Tax & Business Services Robb and Pam Ferguson 608 High Street, Ste. C 785-594-1204 pferguson@newfrontiertbs.com www.newfrontiertbs.com
Agriculture
Ad Astra Alpacas 168 E 1700 Road 785-594-6767 grampaca168@gmail.com www.adastraalpacas.com Baldwin Feed Co., Inc. 1600 High Street 785-594-3351 bfeed92@yahoo.com Heritage Tractor, Inc. 915 Industrial Park Road 785-594-6486 hti@heritagetractor.com www.heritagetractor.com K-State Research and Extension – Douglas County 2110 Harper Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 843-7058 pheikes@ksu.edu www.douglas.k-state.edu
Agriculture & Entertainment Prairie City Miniature Horses 92 E. 1600 Road Baldwin City, KS 66006 785-418-2770 gatorhoursedee66@gmail.com
Agritourism
Clearfield Farmhaus, LLC 2222 N 600th Road Eudora, KS 66025 816-682-9330 clearfieldfarmhaus@gmail.com www.clearfieldfarmhaus.com
Architect
Zimmerschied Architecture Jay Zimmerschied 901 Branchwood Drive Lawrence, KS 66049 785-550-5743 jay@zimmerschiedarchitecture.com www.zimmerschiedarchitecture.com
Arts and Culture
Baldwin Academy of Dance and Voice 711 High Street 785-594-3949 courtney@baldwindance.com www.baldwindance.com
Lumberyard Arts Center 718 High Street 785-594-3186 coordinator@lumberyardartscenter.org www.lumberyardartscenter.org
Assisted Living
Vintage Park at Baldwin City 321 Crimson Avenue 785-594-4255 brussell@vintageparkassistedliving.com www.vintageparkassistedliving.com
Attorney
The Law Office of Blake Glover 608 High Street 785-594-1099 blake@blakegloverlaw.com www.blakegloverlaw.com
Automotive
Baldwin Automotive Service Center, Inc. 131 Baker Street 785-594-9944 automech@embarqmail.com Gregg Bruce Auto and Performance 601 High Street 785-594-4088 greggbruceauto@gmail.com www.greggbruceauto.com
Banks
Baldwin State Bank 721 High Street 785-594-6421 www.baldwinstatebank.com Kansas State Bank 602 Ames Street 785-594-7500 www.mykansasstatebank.com Mid America Bank 802 Ames Street 785-594-2100 www.mid-americabank.com Bank Midwest Mortgage Tim Franklin 13180 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS 66213 913-239-2985 Tim.Franklin@banknw.com www.HomeLoansWithTim.com
Beauty
Seventh Street Hair 809 7th Street 785-594-7144 Whitney’s Hair Salon 701 High Street 785-594-6626 whitneyshairsalon@gmail.com
Catering
Homestead Kitchen & Bakery 719 8th Street 785-7663442 www.homestead.cafe Maceli’s Inc. 1031 New Hampshire Street Lawrence, KS 66044 785-331-2096 steve@macelis.com www.macelis.com
Moose’s Backwoods BBQ and Catering 522 Ames Street 785-594-7427 www.moosesbackwoodsbbq.net
Baldwin City Business & Professional Women PO Box 503 785-594-3832 bkp_barb@hotmail.com
Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta 912 Ames Street 785-594-2399
Baldwin City Lion’s Club PO Box 543 ebailey@usd348.com
Optimal Living 1410 Kasold ste a17 Lawrence, KS 66049 785-331-5290 optimallivinginfo@gmail.com www.olmeals.com
Baldwin City Rotary 785-594-3169 www.baldwincityrotary.org
Chambers of Commerce
Eudora Chamber of Commerce 1402 Church Street Eudora, KS 66025 785-542-1212 www.groweudora.com Gardner Chamber of Commerce 109 E Main Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-6464 jason@gardneredgerton.org www.gardneredgerton.org Lawrence Chamber of Commerce 646 Vermont, #200 Lawrence, KS 66044 785-865-4411 www.lawrencechamber.com Ottawa Chamber of Commerce 109 E 2nd Street Ottawa, KS 66067 785-242-1000 chamber@ottawakansas.org ottawakansas.org Wellsville Chamber of Commerce PO Box 472 Wellsville, KS 66092 785-883-2234 wellsvillechamberofcommerce@hotmail.com www.wellsvillechamber.com
Churches
Baldwin First United Methodist Church 704 8th Street 785-594-6612 office@baldwinfirst.org www.baldwinfirst.org Fellowship Church 926 Ames Baldwin City, KS 66006 575-635-1048 matto@baldwinfbc.org www.baldwinfbc.org Ives Chapel United Methodist Church 1018 Miami Street 785-594-6555
Douglas County Community Foundation 900 Massachusetts Street, Suite 406 Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-8727 chipblaser@dccfoundation.org www.dccfoundation.org Friends of the Baldwin Library PO Box 565 785-594-3411 FriendsofBaldwinLibrary@gmail.com baldwin.mykansaslibrary.org/friends Maple Leaf Festival Committee PO Box 564 785-594-7564 www.mapleleaffestival.com United Way of Douglas County 2518 Ridge Ct., Ste. 200 Lawrence, KS 66046 785-843-6626 uwcamp@unitedwaydgco.org www.unitedwaydgco.org Vinland Fair Association 1690 N 790 Road 785-594-2525 www.vinlandfair.com
Construction
Maley & Sons Construction, LLC Chris Maley 454 East 2100 Road 785-331-6883 chris@maleyandsons.com
Economic Development Baldwin City EDC 814 Ames Street 785-766-9505 boothhank@gmail.com www.baldwincityedc.com
Economic Development Corporation Lawrence & Douglas County 718 New Hampshire Street 785-865-4411 www.edclawrence.com
Education
Baker University 618 8th Street 785-594-8308 www.bakeru.edu
St. John’s UCC 396 E 900th Rd Baldwin City, KS 66006 (785) 594-3478 www.facebook.com/ StJohnsUCCBaldwinCity
Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center 500 Lawrence Street 785-594-2444 dehling-gwin@usd348.com www.usd348.com/schools/bespc
Worden United Methodist Church 294 E 900th Road 785-594-7598 wordenumc@msn.com www.wordenumc.com
Baldwin Junior High School 400 Eisenhower Street 785-594-2448 www.usd348.com
Clubs and Nonprofit Organizations American Legion, Lloyd Beaton Post #228 803 High Street 785-917-0395 lbrusell@hotmail.com
Baldwin High School 415 Eisenhower Street 785-594-2725 rmckim@usd348.com www.usd348.com/schools/bhs
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Baldwin Intermediate Center 100 Bullpup Lane 785-594-2446 dwallsmith@usd348.com usd348.com/schools/besic/ Baldwin City USD 348 708 Chapel Street 785-594-2721 www.usd348.com Baldwin Education Foundation P.O. Box 67 785-594-0404 kgerstner@usd348.com www.baldwineducationfoundation.org East Central Kansas Cooperative 600 High Street 785-594-2737 svandertuig@eckce.com www.eckce.com The Rainbow Experience, Inc. 115 6th Street 785-594-2223 www.rainbowexperiencepreschool.com
Entertainment
Baldwin Medical Clinic Dr. Cristina Goodwin 1428 S. Main Street, Ste. 4 Ottawa, KS 66067 785-229-8882 cgoodwin@ransom.org www.ransom.org Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center 200 Maine Street, Ste. A Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-9192 www.bertnash.org Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association 200 Main Street, Ste. C Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-3738 kimp@kansasvna.org Elite Chiropractic Ethan James, D.C. 920 Ames Street contactelitechiropractic.com www.elitechiropractic.net
Baldwin City Blues 19706 W 63rd Terrace Shawnee, KS 66218 913-268-1142 mmooreblues@hotmail.com
Epic Vision Eye Centers LLC 404 Ames Street Baldwin City, KS 66006 785-594-2200 tasha@epicvisioneyecenters.com www.epicvisioneyecenters.com
Kansas Belle Dinner Train Inc. 215 Ames Street 785-594-8505 office@kansasbelle.com www.kansasbelle.com
Family Medicine of Baldwin City Lawrence Memorial Hospital 406 Ames 785-594-2912 melissa.nichols@lmh.org www.lmh.org/baldwincity
Midland Railway Historical Society 1515 West High Street 913-721-1211 www.midlandrailway.com Plaza 1907 Cinema 209 S Main Street Ottawa, KS 66067 785-242-5555 Peggy@Plaza1907.com Scott@Plaza1907.com www.plaza1907.com
Floral & Gifts
In Full Bloom at The Cranberry Market 519 Ames Street infullbloombaldwin@gmail.com www.wellsvilleflowers.com
Funeral Services
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home 712 9th Street 785-594-3644 scott.schoenberger@lamb-roberts.com www.lamb-roberts.com
Health Care
Baldwin City Dental Chris Leiszler, DDS 414 Ames Street 785-594-9834 www.BaldwinCityDental.com Baldwin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1223 Orchard Lane 785 594-6492 www.genesishcc.com/baldwinhealthcare
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department 200 Maine, Ste. B Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-3060 ctilden@ldchealth.org www.ldchealth.org Lawrence Memorial Hospital Baldwin City Therapy 814 High 785-594-3162 laura.bennetts@lmh.org www.lmh.org/therapy Lawrence Memorial Hospital 325 Maine Lawrence, KS 66044 785-505-3132 janice.early@lmh.org www.lmh.org PK Therapy LLC Peggy Keller 811 Grove Street 785-594-2909 peggy@PKTherapyot.com www.PKTherapyot.com Rodrock Chiropractic Dr. Jeremy Rodrock 412 Ames Street docrock76@gmail.com www.chirorock.com
Historical Societies
Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park 163 E 200 Road Wellsville, KS 66092 www.blackjackbattlefield.org Midland Railway Historical Society 1515 West High Street 913-721-1211 www.midlandrailway.org
Santa Fe Historical Society 203 Silver Leaf Lane 785-594-3169 mejard@embarqmail.com
Home Health Care
Angels Care Home Health Chris Lorman 318 Main Street Ottawa, KS 66067 785-242-3100 chris.lorman@angmarcompanies.com www.angelscarehealth.com Caregivers Home Health Ed Schulte 618 E 1714 Road 785-749-0300 eschulte@caregiverskansas.com www.caregiverskansas.com
Home Improvement
Arrowhead Hardware 318 Crimson Avenue 785-594-3000 www.arrowhead.doitbest.com Lyon Construction Company, LLC 1772 North 200 Road 785-594-3138 Rooftop Construction, LLC 3986 Thomas Road, Wellsville, KS 66092 913-238-9112 rooftop247@gmail.com Scott’s Repair, LLC 181 E 1575 Rd 785-979-6450 braddocks4@juno.com
Independent Living
Baldwin Retirement Apartment Complex, Inc. DBA Orchard Lane & Jersey Street Apartment Suites 1016 Orchard Lane 785-594-6996 apartmenthomes4u@centurylink.net
Individuals Linda Ballinger James Catron Brian Cramer Craig Davis Teri Ediger Robyn Elder John Fowler Gerald Sanden Peter Sexton James Wilson
Insurance
Baldwin Insurance Services 604 High Street 785-594-6822 sales@baldwinsurance.com www.baldwinsurance.com Edie Insurance Group, Inc. Brad Scraper 814 Baker Street 785-856-3343 brad@edieinsurance.com www.edieinsurance.com Farm Bureau Financial Services 721 8th Street 785-594-1055 kelly.neufeld@fbfs.com www.kellyneufeld.fbfs.com
Integrity Midwest Insurance, LLC 1540 Wakarusa Drive, Ste. D Lawrence, KS 66047 785-856-5100 clint@integritymidwestins.com www.integritymidwestins.com Jardon Insurance 705 8th Street 913-486-0061 galen@compassinsurancekc.com Mary Wiscombe American Family Insurance 818 Ames 785-594-7400 mwoodwar@amfam.com
Internet Service Providers
Mediacom Communications Corp. 717 High Street 785-594-7570 lhuggins@mediacomcc.com RG Fiber 713 High Street 785-594-5414 mike@rgfiber.com www.rgfiber.com
Investments
Edward Jones Pete Carr 723 8th Street 785-594-2910 peter.carr@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com JC Grason Chris Graham 721 8th Street 785-594-1054 cgraham@jcgrason.com www.jcgrason.com
IT Services
MyITG Services, LLC PO Box 836 913-526-0111 sean@myitgservices.com www.myitgservices.com
Janitorial Service
Tesco Janitorial Company 804 N. Meadowbook Olathe, KS 66062 816-830-8232 telltesco@tescomidwest.com
Library
Baldwin City Library 800 7th Street 785-594-3411 bladwinpl@baldwin.lib.ks.us www.baldwincitylibrary.org
Liquor Stores
Callahan’s Retail Liquor 310 Ames Street 785-594-3555 JBC Liquors, Inc. 916 Ames Street 785-594-0514
Lodging
rooms2stay 703 9th Street 913-683-1758 https://rooms2stay.wixsite.com/rooms2stay www.airbnb.com/rooms/24052391 cathenry.ch@gmail.com Three Sisters Inn 1035 Ames Street 785-594-3244 www.threesistersinn.com
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Manufacturing
Custom Mobile Equipment, Inc. 439 E High Street 785-594-7474 sales@versa-lift.com www.versa-lift.com Jawbats 606 B High Street Baldwin City, KS 66006 913-626-4391 Jacob@jawbats.com www.jawbats.com
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Printing
Bisel, Inc. dba Minuteman Press 1404 E. 24th Street, Ste. B Lawrence, KS 66046 785-842-2656 www.minutemanlawrence.com FASTSIGNS, Lawrence, KS 2540 Iowa St., Ste. P Lawrence, KS 66046 785-727-4848 fastsigns.2139@fastsigns.com fastsigns.com/2139-lawrence-ks
Property Management Hayes Properties LLC P.O. Box 455 785-248-3883 hayesken1966@gmail.com
McFarlane Aviation 696 E 1700 Road 785-594-2741 mcfarlane@mcfarlaneaviation.com www.mcfarlaneaviation.com
Living Space, LLC 715 High Street 785-594-2659 amy@livingspacellc.com www.livingspacellc.co
Rice Precision Manufacturing 401 E. High Street 785-594-2670 cheryl@rice-precision.com www.rice-precision.com
Schoolhouse Lofts - Property Management Jacqueline Rathbun 704 Chapel Street 785-764-7489 leasing@schoolhouseloftsbc.com www.schoolhouseloftsbc.com
Media
Baldwin City Community News Vern Brown 810 High Street 785-418-6935 baldwincitycommunitynews@yahoo.com
Baldwin City Living Magazine 645 New Hampshire Lawrence, KS 66044 785-832-7264 jmorgan@sunflowerpub.com www.sunflowerpub.com Kansas Public Radio 1120 W. 11th Street Lawrence, KS 66044 785-864-4530 kkuhlman@ku.edu kansaspublicradio.org Local News Source - Douglas County 730 New Hampshire, Ste. 110 Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-1990 mkern@kerngroupinc.com www.LNSDouglasCounty.com
Memory Care
Morningstar Care Homes 622 High Street 785-594-2603 scott@morningstarcarehomes.com www.morningstarcarehomes.com
Nonprofit Consulting & Business Development Mary Ontko 913-787-2923 maryontko@gmail.com
Online Retail
Sassy N Silver tammy@sassynsilver.com www.sassynsilver.com
Pharmacy
Auburn Pharmacy 400 Ames Street 785-594-0340 www.auburnpharmacies.com
Photography
KSK Photography 315 Blaze Boulevard 913-226-0074 sales@kskphoto.com www.kskphoto.com
Skyview Apartments PO Box 203 785-766-0218 janddniehoff@gmail.com
Publishing
Imperium Publishing Niki Manbeck 1097 N. 400 Road 785-594-1160 info@imperiumpublishing.com www.imperiumpublishing.com
Real Estate - Commercial
Kirsten Flory-Colliers International 805 New Hampshire Street, Ste. C Lawrence, KS 66044 785-865-5100 kirsten.flory@colliers.com www.colliers.com
Real Estate - Land
Heck Land Company 805 New Hampshire, Ste. C Lawrence, KS 66044 785-865-6266 kelvin@hecklandco.com www.hecklandco.com
Real Estate - Residential Layton Real Estate 517 Main Street 785-883-2379 barbara@laytonre.com www.laytonre.com
ReeceNichols Preferred Realty 3801 West 6th Street Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-6200 maryanndeck@reecenichols.com www.lawrence.reecenichols.com Stephens Real Estate 703 High Street 785-594-2320 DebbieMorgan@stephensre.com www.stephensre.com
Recreation
Baldwin City Fitness 814 High Street 785-594-1245 baldwincityfitness@gmail.com www.baldwincityfitness.com
Baldwin City Recreation Commission 785-594-3670 steve@baldwinrec.org www.baldwinrec.org Baldwin Golf Association 1102 N. Main Street 785-594-3351 jwright@banklandmark.com Friends of the Baldwin Academy of Dance and Voice Club PO Box 418 Baldwin City, KS 66006 913-787-2923 friendsofbadv@gmail.com www.baldwindance.com/friends-of-badv
Residential Design Services Trendel Lumber Company 1516 S. Main Street Ottawa, KS 66067 785-242-8144 www.trendellumber.com
Restaurants
El Patron 711 8th Street 785-594-2711 www.elpatronbaldwin.com/site/ Homestead Kitchen & Bakery 719 8th Street 785-766-3442 www.homestead.cafe Jitters 822 Ames 620-437-6967 jittersllc@gmail.com Kona Ice of Douglas & Leavenworth Co. 22621 W 49th Sreet Shawnee, KS 66226 913-231-7647 kporter@kona-ice.com know-ice.com Moose’s Backwoods BBQ and Catering 522 Ames Street 785-594-7427 www.moosesbackwoodsbbq.net Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta 912 Ames Street 785-594-2399
Papa’s Nest {egg} - A Vintage Marketplace 606 High Street papasnestegg@gmail.com Quilters’ Paradise 713 8th Street 785-594-3477 www.quiltingfabricsuppy.com
Special Events Facility
Dance Café - Baldwin Academy of Dance and Voice 711 High Street 785-594-3949 courtney@baldwindance.com Lumberyard Arts Center 718 High Street 785-594-3186 coordinator@lumberyardartscenter.org www.lumberyardartscenter.org Marion Springs Events Center 316 E 900 Road 913-548-3601 marionspringseventscenter@gmail.com Stony Point Hall 1514 North 600 Road 785-594-2225 info@stonypointhall.com www.stonypointhall.com
Storage Facility
Out West Storage 1704 High Street Baldwin City, KS 66006 785-418-2770 gatorhoursedee66@gmail.com
Title Company
Executive Title 608 High Street 785-594-9090 casey@executivetitleco.com www.executivetitleco.com
Utilities
City of Baldwin City 803 8th Street 785-594-6427 www.baldwincity.org Kansas Gas Service 2720 2nd Avenue Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-758-2737 www.kansasgasservice.com
Retreat Center
Veterinary Services
Senior Citizen Services
Website Services
The Light Center 1542 Woodson Road info@lightcenter.info www.lightcenter.info Senior Resource Center for Douglas County 2920 Haskell Avenue Lawrence, KS 66046 785-842-0543 www.yoursrc.org
Shopping
Antiques on the Prairie 520 High Street 785-594-7555 Mike Langrehr, DBA Design Specialties in the Town Galleria 715 8th Street 785-594-0335 ypjeweler@gmail.com www.designspecialties.biz www.thetowngalleria.com
Companion Animal Hospital 504 Ames Street 785-594-2413 www.facebook.com/cahtjjones ReTek, LLC 785-409-7400 admin@retekllc.com www.retekllc.com
Winery
Haven Pointe Winery, LLC 961 E. 1600 Road 785-865-0660 tomholland23@hotmail.com www.havenpointewinery.com The Vines 874 N 1 Road 888-390-5082 info@thevines.com www.thevines.com
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