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Discover Eudora is an official publication of the City of Eudora, the Eudora School District, Eudora CVB and the Eudora Chamber of Commerce with editorial, design and advertising placement provided by Sunflower Publishing. Editor: Nathan Pettengill Art Director: Shelly Bryant Copy Editor: Leslie Andres Contributing Jason Dailey Photographers: Cindy Higgins Mark Mangan Tree Mangan Contributing Writers: Cindy Higgins Seth Jones City Liaison: Barack Matite School District Liaison: Kristin Magette Chamber Liaison: Kevin Wade Eudora CVB Liaison: Keith Nowland
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Dear reader, Thank you for taking the time to read through this issue of Discover Eudora. In this Summer/ Fall issue, you will discover what makes Eudora unique and the ideal destination for a day or a weekend trip for you, your family and friends. As the Conventions and Visitors Bureau (CVB) president, I can attest that Eudora is not short of things to do. With the newly renovated Wakarusa boat ramp (107 5th St.), you can now get on the Wakarusa and Kansas rivers and float or paddle downstream. As you cruise downstream, the beautiful scenery will take your breath away. Our City Parks and Recreation Department has sports leagues for people of all ages. This gives an opportunity for both the young and the youngat-heart to organize themselves and participate in a league sport of their liking. Walking paths and parks make getting outside and staying active easy and convenient in Eudora. Each year, different organizations in our community put together festivities and events that attract people from around the region and beyond. These festivities include CPA Picnic, EudoraFest, Ways of Yesteryear, WOWFest, and the Annual Garage Sale. Even with all these ongoing events/ festivals, the community is always thirsty for more. That is why the CVB is working with various stakeholders to develop an innovative new event called “The Great Kaw Adventure Race.” Be on the lookout for more info about this one-of-a-kind event as we work toward its inaugural year in 2016. I encourage you to visit eudoraevents.com for more of what is going on in our community. Eudora was recently ranked #1by niche.com as the best town to raise a family in Kansas. This follows last year’s ranking of #5 by nerdwallet.com as the best city for young families in Kansas. Eudora is unique and wonderful in many ways, and the CVB is committed to making Eudora the best community to live, work and recreate in Northeast Kansas. I encourage you to pay us a visit!
Keith Nowland President, Eudora CVB cityofeudoraks.gov Mayor: Tim Reazin City Manager: Gary Ortiz School District Superintendent: Steve Splichal Communications Director: Kristin Magette Eudora Chamber of Commerce President: Tim Bruce Eudora CVB Director: Keith Nowland
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An Orea cookie cupcake beckons at Cami’s Cake Co. Photograph by Mark Mangan
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features 12 The Ghost Towns that Surround Us
Some were lost to flood, others simply to time—a guide to local communities no longer on the map
14 Welcome to the Land
A new generation of agritourism offers delightful and delectable tours across the fields and farms of Eudora
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Eudora offers a great destination for family day-trips or overnight couple getaways
22 Walking with the Watch Dogs
National program brings fathers, grandfathers and other dedicated men into the halls of Eudora Elementary
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What time’s breakfast? Well, that depends … Longtime customers open the breakfast shift at one popular café
Cosmic Ale House and Grill doesn’t officially open until 7 a.m., but don’t tell that to the regulars sitting inside enjoying a cup of coffee at 6 a.m. Owner Jim Morey has already been in the kitchen working for two hours by the time the coffee crew rolls in to the café at 601 E. Tenth St. “Somebody’s got to make the donuts,” Morey says with a smile. And these regulars, some of them retirees, some of them commuters, could use a hot cup of coffee to get their day started right. Morey sets out a pump-thermos full of coffee each morning, then retreats to the kitchen to get his daily prep work done. The regulars come in, grab a cup, chat with each other, then leave money on the table. There’s no cashier or wait staff at that hour. “They’re low-maintenance, they take care of themselves,” Morey says. “They throw a couple bucks down on the table on the way out so I can get my work done. Every once in a while I get a breakfast order too, but they’re on their way to work so they’re not interested in a real heavy breakfast.” The regular breakfast crowd, parents done dropping their kids off at school or the weekend church crowd, starts up a little later. That’s when orders pick up for the most popular item: the Midwest Scrambler. “I probably sell one of those for every three breakfasts I make,” Morey says. A half-order of biscuits and gravy with hash browns, eggs and cheese heaped on top, it has become the house breakfast specialty at Cosmic. And for those customers who really want to treat themselves? It goes great with a Bloody Mary—which might not seem like breakfast fare, but makes perfect sense to a growing subset of the morning crowd: graveyard shift workers just finishing up their day with a nice drink in the hours when alcohol can be served and the Scrambler is still on the menu: 9-11 a.m. Welcome to your new happy hour.
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Anthony’s Diner
Jasmin Restaurant
Diner favorites 10 W. 9th St. (785) 690-7788
Mexican and Chinese fare 719 Main St. (785) 542-1111
Cami’s Cake Co.
Pendleton’s Country Market
Custom cakes and sweets 800 Main St. (785) 207-2103 facebook.com/camiscakeco
Pick your own vegetables 1446 E. 1850 Road (785) 843-1409 pendletons.com
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Salt ’n’ Pepper
Breakfast and more 601 E. 10th St. (785) 690-7262
Mexican bar and grill 202 E. 10th St. (785) 690-7258
Cutter’s Smokehouse & Catering Company
Sonic Drive-In
Barbecue and entertainment 218 E. 20th St. (785) 542-1100 cutterssmokehouse.com
Dairy Queen Frosty treats 1502 Church St. (785) 542-5050
Gambino’s Pizza Original pies 1402 Church St., Suite D (785) 542-2121
Gene’s Heartland Foods Grocery 1402 Church St. (785) 542-2727
Quick bites 1420 Church St. (785) 542-1799
Subway Sandwiches 318 E. 15th St. (785) 542-2626
“They throw a couple bucks down on the table on the way out so I can get my work done.”
CLO’s Midnight Farm offers a variety of horseback riding classes to meet the needs of riders ages 4 and up with or without special needs. We can serve a wide range of physical, cognitive and/or emotional challenges. Our instructors address the needs of each rider while they learn horsemanship skills and have positive social interactions with people and animals. We have an outdoor and indoor arena plus 40 acres on which to trail ride and enjoy nature.
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Explore Eudora’s waterways with one of the state’s leading river experts
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As Kansas Riverkeeper, Dawn Buehler has a desk job: coordinating advocacy efforts of the nonprofit Friends of the Kaw to protect the Kaw, or “Kansas,” river. But much of her work is done on the water: monitoring the river, responding to any pollution incidents and guiding people on educational river excursions to discover of one of the region’s great natural attractions. For Buehler, this work is a connection to her home region, a farm just south of Eudora, and it is a chance to share her appreciation of the land and the waterways that run through it. Buehler provided these tips for navigating the Kaw and beginning a discovery of some of Eudora’s best, public natural sceneries.
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Eudora Public Library
Dance lessons 104 E. 20th St. #4 (785) 690-7200 amandadanceacademy.com
14 E. Ninth St. (785) 542-2496 eudorapubliclibrary.org
BlueJacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery Award-winning locally made wines 1969 N. 1250 Road (785) 542-1764 bluejacketwinery.com
Most of all Buehler wants people to get outdoors and enjoy what she says is a wonderful experience. “For those lifelong Kansas residents who remember the river being so muddy you couldn’t see your own hand in it, the Kansas River isn’t what it used to be,” she says, adding that an improvement in land practices have helped the river as well. “There have been so many advancements in farming. People are surprised at how clear the river is now. “We’re trying to encourage more people to get out and enjoy the river,” Buehler continues. “The more they get out and enjoy it, the more they’ll care about it.” To learn more from Buehler and her fellow Friends of the Kaw, the group will have a booth at the Family Fun Night in Eudora on July 10th.
Eudora Parks and Recreation For various parks and venues 1630 Elm St. (785) 542-1725 eudoraparksandrec.org
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Start off with a group float. “This is the best way for first timers, to take advantage of our float assistants,” Buehler says. By following Friends of the Kaw on their website, Facebook or Twitter, you can stay up-to-date on upcoming group trips. No need to bring a canoe, a kayak or even a life jacket, the Friends will set you up for the entire trip. Watch the water speeds. There is a “sweet spot” in how fast the water is for novice floaters, and that number is anywhere between 1,500 and 5,000 cubic feet per second. “You can see the channels, and the water is high enough that you don’t have to drag your boat,” Buehler says of that ideal flow. To find out the current speed of the river, visit waterwatch.us.gov or visit KansasRiver.org. Head east. The Kansas River is one of three public waterways in the state, which makes it like a state park—anyone can go out and enjoy it. To access the Kansas River, take the Wakarusa access point and paddle east, to where the Wakarusa joins the Kansas. But if you were to paddle west on the Wakarusa, you’d be trespassing on a private waterway. “To float west on the Wakarusa, you’d need landowner permission,” Buehler states. When in doubt, stand up. Worried about the possibility of flipping your canoe or kayak? Don’t be. “Most people don’t know this, and they freak out if they dump their kayak,” Buehler says. “If the water is between those safe numbers, just put your feet down and stand up.”
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Horseman day camp 2084-B N. 600 Road Baldwin City (785) 979-1889 midnight-farm.org
Country Spa & Gardens Rejuvenating spa in the country 2152 N. 700 Road (785) 883-4944 countryspaandgardens.com
Davenport Orchards & Winery Award-winning locally made wines 1394 E. 1900 Road (785) 542-2278 davenportwinery.com
For all your quilting needs 736 Main St. (785) 542-2080 eudoraquiltshop.com
Sweet Acres Inn Bed & Breakfast City’s newest B&B 103 E. Seventh St. (785) 542-2466
Twin Oaks Golf Complex Hitting the links 1326 E. 1900 Road (785) 542-2844 facebook.com/twinoaksgolfks
Eudora Area Historical Society A step back in time 720 Main Street (785) 690-7900
“We’re trying to encourage more people to get out and enjoy the river. The more they get out and enjoy it, the more they’ll care about it.”
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calendar of events June |1|
Family swim night at Eudora Recreation Center
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BlastBall Parks and Recreation deadline for June 9-June 30
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Beginning of summer season for adult mixed volleyball leagues through Eudora Parks and Recreation
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BlastBall Parks and Recreation deadline for July 28-Aug 18
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Summer Reading ice cream party at Eudora Public Library
First day of school for grades 1-9
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BlastBall Parks and Recreation deadline for Sept 15-Oct 6
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First full day of school for grades 1-12
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CPA Picnic, the biggest community event of the year, featuring concerts, parades and carnival rides
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Challenger Sports Soccer Camp with Eudora Parks and Recreation for athletes ages 3-14
For the most updated calendar of public events in Eudora, go online at eudoraevents.com.
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Eudora Fest, day-long community downtown celebration, featuring pedal-tractor pull, pie festival and more
HOURS Mon. thru Sat. | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun. | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 1402 Church Street • Eudora, KS
We are your local community connection for high quality foods, friendly service and great prices. Our family-owned store offers a convenient one-stop shop where you can find everything you need from the everyday essentials to specialty items from around the world. We take pride in our community and appreciate your business.
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The Ghost Towns that Surround Us Some were lost to flood, others simply to time— a guide to local communities no longer on the map
Of Kansas’ five thousand once-mapped but long-vanished communities, six stood within a five-mile radius of Eudora. Each started with a hope, but fell from the registries, never making it into the coordinates of your GPS or Google Earth. Two of these towns appeared before Eudora even made it on a map. One was Franklin, set up on the road to Lawrence in the 1850s with 12 platted blocks. Today, the only part of this village that stands is a small cemetery off East Hills Drive. Also platted on the way to Lawrence was Sebastian. It existed briefly by a crossing between Spring Creek and the Little Wakarusa. George Bluejacket and William “Dutch Bill” Greiffenstein made it a map-worthy site with their 1850 Shawnee trading post next to Fort Wakarusa, of which little is known.
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Looking east, Weaver first shows up on maps at the turn of the twentieth century. Named for a member of the family who owned most of the land there, Weaver had a general store, blacksmith shop, a school from 1893, and depot where trains stopped to pick up potatoes grown in the rich soil of the Kansas River bottom land. Weaver seemed like a stable community and might have lasted to the present if not for the 1951 flood that wiped out the town’s main structures. Subsequent flooding resulted in governmental removal of all residences. But Larry Sanders, who lives in a 1905 home along 1500 Road, can still point to cropland, where neighboring homes once stood near the depot. To the north of Eudora, a depot sprung up next to railroad tracks, as did other buildings that gave birth to the community of Fall Leaf. Given first to Delaware farmers who later relinquished it during the 1854 establishment of Kansas Territory, Fall Leaf had a steam sawmill, school and general store with post office more than 80 years ago. Some of Fall Leaf still stands. The one-room schoolhouse is now a private home. Diane Johnson, who lives in what was Fall Leaf, recalls: “There used to be two limestone foundations on our farm. By one, I found a piece of thick, green glass stamped with an 1800s date.” South of Eudora, Hesper glowed briefly before fading away. Named for the Greek god Hesperus, who led the stars out at night, the town was established by Quaker families in the 1850s. They were intent on keeping the future state of Kansas free from slavery and first built a school for the Shawnee. They then built a meeting house, later replaced by the Hesper Friends Church and graveyard, both still standing. A general store, blacksmithy and Hesper No. 5 school soon followed. “I used to ride my bike to the library in the building that was here,” says Martha Mersmann, as she looks for any sign of the former school northwest of N. 1100 Road and E. 2300 Road. Community education advanced when the settlement’s Hesper Academy became the first accredited high school in the area during this time of one-room schoolhouses. At the two-story Hesper Academy, tuition-paying students studied Latin, science, business, and other subjects. Less than 20 years after it opened, Hesper Academy closed. Few wanted to pay for education available without cost at the recently-founded public high schools. Raising the question of what does a site require to be included on a map, is Keystone Corner, a mile west of Hesper. Neither a commercial or significant population center, it appeared on the 1902 Douglas County atlas and once had a farm with a mill. Dan Fitzgerald, who has written extensively on former Kansas settlements, defines a ghost town as having less than 80 percent of its former population, but with at least 80 percent of its structures. Using that definition, Franklin, Sebastian, Weaver, Fall Leaf, Hesper, and Keystone Corner qualify while Eudora escaped that fate, continuing to grow well past its centennial and into the second century.
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A new generation of agritourism offers delightful and delectable tours across the fields and farms of Eudora.
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Eudora has been doing agritourism for decades, even before it had a name. For instance, locals have been stopping by the homes of beekeepers to check in on the hives and buy jars of honey. The growers were dedicated, but never particularly sought out a large market. And if you ever wanted good-tasting yams, there has always been a local resident you should meet. Word of mouth— and perhaps the best sweet potatoes ever. Some of the tastiest finds continue to be low-key events, chance discoveries. During the summer, look for temporary signs advertising fresh goods in and around Eudora. Hint: you’ll see one for corn in July at an in-season stand by Kwik-Shop. There are some announcements that stay up year round such as the one for fresh eggs just north of the railroad tracks on 222 Road. The past years, however, have seen a rise in more established, permanent agritourism ventures. It is a trend actively supported by the state through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and the 2004 Kansas Agritourism Promotion Act to increase the visibility of more than 300 u-pick farms, petting zoos, crop mazes, farm bed and breakfasts, and other agricultural ventures in Kansas. Local county officials have set out guidelines for the industry. Douglas County requirements, for example, vary by an operation’s size, activities and surrounding residents. Zoning regulations also classify an agritourism business as either Tier 1 or Tier 2 and require operators to live on the agricultural property, have a certain number of parking spaces, be open only in the day, and, if Tier 2, obtain approval from the county commissioner. Eudora growers have been a part of this trend, seeking to welcome more visitors to share the area’s rich agricultural bounty. Here’s our guide to the local land and its savory rewards. BlueJacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery Kandaya “Pep” Selvan, who operates BlueJacket, 1969 N. 1250 Road, set up his winery after winning approval from the local, county and state authorities. He praised the Eudora Planning Commission for its “great support” and says Kansas has passed helpful legislation, allowing of sale of wine by the glass and making off-site wine tasting events easier to implement. But much of the credit for the vineyard’s award-winning wine goes to Selvan and his ability to grow a crop through difficulties such as a recent drought. Bluejacket holds summer and fall events open to the public and has begun a series of pairing dinners, catered by local chefs and featuring, of course, BlueJacket wine. Davenport Orchard and Vineyard Davenport was on the leading edge of Kansas wineries, when the industry went through a revival in the early
Visitors assist with the grape-stomping at BlueJacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery.
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2000s. Though only 8 wineries operated throughout the state in 2001, that number has grown to 35 registered wineries in the past year. Davenport’s Fredonia grape wines helped set the standard for the rebirth of Kansas wines, and the vineyard has continued to release some innovative lines from peaches, pears and rhubarb. Davenport welcomes guests to its on-site tasting room, located on the orchards at 1394 E. 1900 Road.
What’s in season and where can I get it? A seasonal guide to the region’s best local crops When: May-June What: Asparagus, flowers, bedding plants, seasonal produce Where: Pendleton’s Farm & Country Market 1446 E. 1850th Road, Lawrence 785-843-1409
Eudora Farmers’ Market Eudora producers have been selling their goods at nearby farmers’ markets in Baldwin, Lawrence, Kansas City and at Zimmerman’s Barn on K-10 Highway and Kill Creek Road. Over the past years, local growers set up a regular market in Eudora with various times and places. This year’s location and times are subject to change, but you can get the latest updates on the group’s Facebook page in order to meet up with the farmers and explore their offerings of honey, pork, beef, turkey, apples, pears, plums, lettuce, basil, arugula and more.
What: Garden plants Where: Enright’s 2351 N. 400 Road, Edgerton 913-893-6842 What: Strawberries Where: Jerry and Jane Wohletz 1831 N. 1100 Road, Lawrence 785-331-3468 (call ahead)
When: July What: Tomatoes and vegetables Where: Captain Creek Produce 903 E. 2400 Road, Eudora 785-542-1000
Eudora Market on Main This pop-up store on 724 Main St. opens 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday to showcase a variety of Eudora-grown foods. “By supporting local producers, the Market on Main is trying to help people make a better living on the farm and increase local food in our area,” says Heather McPeek, who operates the venue with Pam Staab and also has managed the Eudora Farmers’ Market.
When: August What: Grapes Where: Davenport Orchards 1394 E. 1900 Road, Eudora 785-542-2278
When: September-October What: Apples Where: Vertacnik Orchard 1403 E. 1850 Road, Lawrence 785-842-4428, Open weekends
Gene’s Heartland Market This independent grocer at 1402 Church St. carries locally grown watermelons and cantaloupes in the summer.
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Wine Tour Starting in Eudora, explore Kansas wines with a driving tour of local vineyards
BlueJacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery 1969 N. 1250 Road, Eudora, (785) 542-1764 Wednesday-Friday and Sunday: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Davenport Orchards, Vineyard & Winery 1394 East 1900 Road, Eudora, (785) 542-2278 DavenportWinery.com Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 4-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Crooked Post Winery and Vineyard 7397 K-92 Highway, Ozawkie, (785) 224-7959 crookedpostwinery.com Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery 18807 158th St., Basehor, (913) 724-9463 holyfieldwinery.com White Tail Run Winery 2327 N. 400 Road, Edgerton (913) 893-6860, whitetailrunwinery.com
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Downtown and Beyond Eudora offers a great destination for family day-trips or overnight couple getaways
Dear Visitor: Of course we’ll make the case for spending a day in our hometown … but only because we want you here and because we think you will discover what many Eudora residents already know: Eudora is in the midst of a revival, and there is now more to see and do for both families and couples. We are not a metropolis, but that is part of the charm— come explore the city for a day or a weekend. From a newly opened history museum to some great affordable shopping for unique gifts, Eudora offers rest and diversion in the best tradition of small-town hospitality. Family Day-Trip Itinerary We understand, it is not always easy to get an entire family moving. So here is an itinerary that will accommodate a late-morning arrival and still leave you with plenty of time to explore Eudora. Start off by leaving the car in Eudora’s historic downtown. There is plenty of free parking, but right in front of Cami’s Cakes (800 Main Street) makes it easy to stash a dozen cupcakes in the trunk. Plus, Cami’s Cakes offers fresh coffee for those who like to get their day off to a caffeinated start. story by Seth Jones photography by Mark and tree mangan
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From there, take some time on foot to explore the shopping options. The Filling Station (726½ Main) offers unique home décor and furniture at small-town prices. Down the street is His Hands Clothing (736 Main), a used clothing store whose racks might just come to the rescue for school clothing needs. The Eudora Market on Main (724 Main) is a farmers’ market crossed with a classroom and also an occasional restaurant. Sign up for their e-newsletter to keep up with all the events or to preregister for a short class on themes such as aquaponics (kids will love the concept of fish poop and plant roots producing the next great salad). Quilting Bits and Pieces (736 Main) attracts quilters from across state lines. Right across the street, Eudora Thrift (729 Main) offers everything from antiques and collectibles to baby clothes and furniture. Bonus: Kids can find their own treasures here at allowance-friendly prices. If you have young ones bored with shopping (and perhaps one adult less keen on shopping and therefore eager to join them), then this part of the family can easily branch off with a short walk to the Eudora Public Library (14 E. Ninth St.) with its delightful children’s rooms, or head off to one of the two public parks that bookend downtown. CPA Park features a gazebo and basketball court (in honor of the city founder—see more below in the Museum section—don’t play H-O-R-S-E, play a game of F-I-S-H) while Pilla East and Pilla West parks provide play equipment and a wooden play train. But it’s not just about shopping in downtown Eudora. With the recent opening of the Eudora Community Museum, visitors can also learn about the area’s rich history. The only known
photo of Eudora Fish (whom the town is named after) and an old telephone from 1900 are just some of the many items on display in the museum. If all that walking works up the appetite, then you can easily stroll to your meal. If your family is the type that can never form a consensus around what to eat, then Jasmin Restaurant (719 Main) is your dream come true. This dining room is actually split down the middle, one side Mexican-themed and one-side Chinesethemed (plus the option to order from both menus no matter where you sit). American food is served at Anthony’s (10 W. Ninth St.)—their cakes and pies are something everyone can agree on. And of course, there’s always the popular family option of pizza with Gambino’s (1402 Church St.). Couple Overnight Itinerary This is it—the getaway for just the two of you. Eudora offers a full itinerary for an overnight stay, as well as the relaxed atmosphere to slow time down and enjoy one another’s company. Make your home base Sweet Acres Inn Bed & Breakfast (103 E. Seventh St.), a delightful Victorian-style home with plenty of charm from its handpainted sign to its iron-frame beds. Private bath options are available, as well as a choice of room sizes and rates. After checking in at the bed and breakfast, enjoy an evening stroll and choose from three dinner options located near one another. Informal date night? Then head over to D-Dub’s Bar (10 W. Ninth St.) to watch a game while enjoying a cold beer. (No games on? No problem— the jukebox is pretty good, too.) If the weather is nice, then you can enjoy outside dining at Salt ’n’ Pepper Mexican
Bar and Grill (202 E. Tenth St.). Looking for some live music entertainment? Then Cutter’s Smokehouse (218 E. 20th St.) is your spot. Begin your morning with a walk for coffee at Cami’s Cakes and Co. it opens early at 6 a.m. from Monday-Saturday, giving you time to catch the sunrise from one of the nearby city parks. If you sleep in, or if you go back to sleep in, you can still grab your coffee once the stores open and head downtown for some shopping. In addition to the stores listed in the family itinerary, couples might want to stop by Indie Olive (706 Main St.), an independent graphic design and card shop that always has some clever project brewing and display in the store, as well as Red Door Event and Design (704 Main St.), a wedding planner crew who often have a brilliant floral design shaping up in their store. After spending some time downtown and checking out of the bed and breakfast, pack up the car and head just across Kansas Highway 10 to the Twin Oaks Golf Complex (1326 E 1900 Rd.) to enjoy time on the links or at the driving range together. If golf is not your sport, then consider a tour at one of the regional wineries, orchards or country markets listed in the agritourism section in the following pages. If you plan ahead, you can also schedule your Eudora trip to coincide with one of the community events such as the CPA Picnic, a celebration of Americana with parades and picnic food, the grape stomp at BlueJacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery, or a float trip on the Kaw River (see the events section in this issue for more information).
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The kindergartners walk out of their homeroom and down the halls of Eudora Elementary in a rather raggedy line. It is, after all, the end of the day for them, so their steps are well short of lively and their shoulders sag under backpacks nearly their own height and certainly twice their own thickness. Even the plush toy unicorn dangling from one student’s hand appears exhausted. Another student, trailing behind her class, rushes to catch up and nearly stumbles into a colossus. She looks up, and finds P.J. Born, seemingly broad as a bookshelf and tall as a flagpole. He looks down at her, wearing a smile and a t-shirt indicating that he is a volunteer father in the Eudora Elementary’s Watch Dog program. “It’s OK,” says Born, “go ahead.” The student steps around Born, returns his smile and dashes toward her class. “But, walk, walk!” calls out Born, causing the student to immediately slow her pace. This interaction doesn’t register on the grade reports or lesson plans or state evaluations, but it summarizes— in only the few seconds it took—most everything about the Watch Dogs program, a volunteer initiative that educators and parents at Eudora Elementary say has greatly improved the school’s mission, from the classrooms to the homes. Watch Dogs (formally WATCH D.O.G.S., the second part being an acronym for Dads of Great Students) has been a part of Eudora Elementary since the lead-up to the 2014-2015 school year, when some 120 dads, uncles, and at least one grandfather responded to a call for volunteers. Nationally, the program began as one father’s and one school’s response to a 1998 school shooting incident at Jonesboro, Arkansas. The thought at the time was that having some extra manpower inside a school might deter similar tragedies. That element of prevention and protection has remained part of the program’s mission. At Eudora Elementary, and in the schools across the nation where the program has been adopted, Watch Dogs are still tasked with patrolling halls and grounds as a show of friendly force. But by the time the Watch Dogs program started forming in Eudora during the 2013-2014 school year,
organizers of the nonprofit group and educators had realized other benefits. The first benefit began as soon as the volunteers walked into the school halls—they immediately compensated for a scarcity of male role models. Across the nation, elementary schools are areas where men are in the distinct minority. Studies have estimated that male teachers are only 15-18 percent of elementary staff, and this is reflected in Eudora where 6 of 42 educators on staff are men. Amy DeLaRosa, the Eudora Elementary principal who spearheaded the program, says the presence of males in the schools is a boon. “There are so many kids who don’t have a positive role model, or their dad works nights, so they don’t get to see them but for two hours before dad goes to work. And research always shows that success rates are correlated to relationships with male role models.” After bringing male volunteers through the doors, Watch Dogs also opened possibilities for them to build new connections with educators and their own children. “Yes, it’s an extra set of eyes, but it is the relationshipbuilding piece that has been so huge,” says DeLaRosa, who spearheaded the program. For - Amy DeLaRosa DeLaRosa this relationship building means introducing dads to the daily school routine, the school’s mission and needs, as well as setting up positive connections between adults and children throughout the community. “So many of our dads are coaches, law-enforcement officers and firemen who have contact with our kids outside of the school day, and they have seen different responses from kids when they see them outside in the community. Kids will come up to them and say: ‘Hey, I saw you in school!’” Of course, all volunteers are screened with background checks, undergo a short training and must have some family relationship to a child at the school.
“Yes, it’s an extra set of eyes, but it is the relationshipbuilding piece that has been so huge.”
From the Teachers Watch Dogs are not expected to be education experts when they enter a classroom. That’s the role of the teachers. But Eudora Elementary teachers say they have seen tremendous benefits from the program and offer this advice to new Watch Dogs.
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But the dads and relatives who volunteer echo DeLaRosa’s belief that benefits extend well beyond additional security. “It is different than from what I thought it would be. At first, I thought we were here to watch the kids and enforce the rules, but we get to go outside at recess and play ball with them, or play games with them when it is too cold to go outside,” says Watch Dog Jay Merkle, a father of a Eudora Elementary student. “It is more interacting with kids rather than being an authoritative figure.” Volunteer dads say that being an observer at school also allows them to better understand their children’s daily school routines and observe their children’s personality outside of home—usually a pleasant surprise. For the elementary students, having a dad or male relative at the school seems universally popular. The students whose dad or relative is at the school will wear a special shirt on that day, be photographed with their volunteer and then have that photograph placed on the school’s Watch Dog Honor Shelf. After only one full year of Watch Dogs, the shelf is already full of photographs. But officials welcome more volunteers in the coming year. “This is a program targeted specifically for men,” says DeLaRosa, “and they feel comfortable because this is a program specifically for them. I feel like I know dads and have a better relationship with dads because of this program.” Watch Dog Jason Gray spends some time with his son during the day of volunteering at Eudora Elementary.
the grand Watch Dog Not all Watch Dogs at Eudora Elementary are fathers. Retired heavy-equipment mechanic Tom Greenway is a grandfather of a Eudora Elementary kindergarten student who volunteers with the program. “It is a tremendous experience. I can’t keep up with them,” says Greenway, “but I read books to them and join them on the playground.” Greenway urges other grandfathers, uncles and particularly dads to take advantage of the program. Having worked long hours for many years himself, he thinks spending a day at school allows a father to much better understand his student’s daily life, and ultimately allows the father to build a stronger connection with his child. He also has some advice. First, wear comfortable shoes—there will be more walking than you might expect. Secondly, “Leave your adult mind at home,” says Greenway. “Come as open as a child, with your eyes and ears open.”
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A Dog’s Day Thursday, april 30, 2015 Each volunteer for the Watch Dog program is given an assignment schedule for the day. We asked veteran Watch Dog volunteer Jason Gray to share his assignment schedule from one day of volunteering and to comment on each section. 7:30-7:35
Check-in at office
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Greet, assist with morning drop-off
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Assist in office, get our picture with our child/children taken
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students in one place at the same time. They get hundreds of students through a 2-hour lunch period so smoothly! It’s eye-opening to see how kids eat, what they eat, how they act, and so on. One of the things we find ourselves doing while we eat is seeing how many kids’ names dad can remember!
The first time you’re a Watch Dog, this is a pretty big deal for the child. 8:40-9:00
Patrol halls, put up adaptive swing on playground
You see a lot of people when doing this and that sort of gives everyone an idea of who is in the building and is a good way of visually introducing the Watch Dog to everyone. 9:00-9:35
Help in child’s classroom
I’ve read books to the class, helped students with classwork and activities, helped make applesauce, and much, much more. 9:35-9:50
Recess duty – Second grade
In general, recess is a time in which I’ve tied dozens and dozens of shoes, consoled kids who felt their friends weren’t playing fair, wipe tears away from kids who’ve fallen and scraped a knee, play basketball, tetherball, and other games.
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Go to child’s first “special” with their class
“Specials” can include P.E., music, or computers. Today was music. They were working on recognition/identification of instrument families and individual instruments based on the sounds they make. When I’ve gone to P.E., usually I end up playing or participating in whatever game(s) they do that day–talk about fun! Computers is sort of much more individual (student) activity, but, as a parent, it has been really helpful in seeing and learning what my kids can do. 1:25-1:45
Patrol halls
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Recess duty – 2nd grade
1:55-2:10
Recess duty with child’s class
2:10-2:30
Help in child’s classroom
9:50-10:10
Patrol perimeter of school
10:10-10:25
Recess duty – preschool
Today, the class was finishing up a small group project. They were to read about an animal and then make a poster outlining the important facts about that animal.
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Recess duty – 3rd grade
2:30-2:50
Assist in office, complete Watch DOGS survey
10:40-10:55
Patrol halls 2:50-3:10
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Lunch supervision (eat with child/children, assist students, staff)
Assist at back door and with bus loop, take down adaptive swing
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Assist with pick-up at front of school, check back of school
Although by now, I’m used to it, when I first started doing Watch DOGS, this was the most amazing, eye-opening part of the entire experience. This is when and where you see the most
See Jason Gray’s full comments at facebook.com/discovereudora
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P.J. Born reads to a class during his day as a Watch Dog.
Jay Merkle talks with students during the lunch break as part of his Watch Dog duties.
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