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letter from the editor
Are you ready for Issue #2?
I sure am! This one packed along its own set of challenges and while The Maple team might be breathing a sigh of relief, we are no less delighted that it’s landed in your hands!
This community is bee-hive busy and we have attempted to capture, as Lynn Hughes writes, its “spice and love of life” specific to summertime. Dreams and motion, progress and tradition, history and the future all collide in a kaleidoscope we call “Baldwin City.” Open nearly any page of this issue and you will find this endearing quirk vibrantly depicted.
A heartfelt “Thank You” to every writer and photographer. You graciously and generously shared your skills in spite of tight deadlines and personal complications. This issue required more participation from the community at large than the previous one and that makes it extra special! Thank you, Denise Austin, Sunny Allen and Becky Weaver for helping coordinate your respective articles; Marta Jardon for your generous sharing of historical knowledge and resources; downtown business owners for your overwhelming response that made The Farmers and Makers Market guide possible, and of course Courtney, Lester and Zeus for their photogenic patience in the middle of an active street.
As you peruse this issue, you’ll encounter opportunities to engage with your surrounding community. Summer is an ideal time for discovery and adventure, and I hope you find one!
Monica Brovont Editor
monica@baldwinmaple.com
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As I write my letter last minute (as per usual), I sit here reflecting back to planning this issue with Monica. Although we reside in a small town, we are never short on story ideas. This community is full of vibrant streets, windows and faces. The goal of The Maple is to show this energy in print. There is nothing quite like holding a quality magazine in your hands as you spot your neighbors, co-workers, kiddos and even the mayor. Speaking of neighbors, on page 36 you will find the pages filled with kindness and appreciation. The overall respect and care we have for one another in this town is special. Let’s always remember and protect that.
This is the point where I would like to call out 2 very special neighbors that I have had in the last 14 years. After moving to Baldwin City in my early 20’s, I had the pleasure of living next door to one of the kindest people I know, Jill Venable. Aside from helping with the house, babysitting, cooking, and borrowing ingredients, I will always treasure our long evenings of porch swingin’. After moving from my home on Indiana Street, we were blessed with May Gorton! May created a very special connection with our children. Fresh baked cookies, snacks, toys and other thoughtful contributions were frequently delivered to our door. In return, May received her newspaper delivered to her door daily by a very adorable 2-year-old delivery-girl.
Not only is this issue filled with the local faces, there are resources galore. Check out pages 8-13 to see what our organizations and nonprofits are up to. These pages are filled with celebration and loads of information. If you think you know all about Baldwin City, my hope is that you will learn something new about the Santa Fe Trail within the special board game on page 18. And if you still haven’t learned anything new, The ABC’s of Baldwin is a collection of all things Baldwin, past and present.
Last but not least, we want to see your photos! If you want the chance to see your photograph (yes, even photos with camera phones) in the magazine, make sure to use the hashtag #baldwinbuzz or email them to jenni@themaple.com
We really hope you enjoy this issue!
Jenni Leiste Publisher/Graphic Designer Owner of Design-o-Saur & The Maple
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Monica Brovont
Editor/Writer
Executive Assistant at the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce ks.girl91@hotmail.com
I’ve called the BC area home for: 3 decades
See her writing on pages 36
Jessi Gerber
Copy Editor gerber0818@gmail.com
I’ve called BC home for: 2 years
the maple contributors
Courtney Sappington and a freshly sheared Lester charmed onlookers when they paid a visit to downtown Baldwin City.
Melinda B Hipple
Photographer/Editor (for the purposes of The Maple, but Author by trade) melindabhipple@gmail.com
I’ve lived in Baldwin 14 years this round.
See her photos on pages 12, 14
Jackie Hostetler
Writer Educator within the Baldwin City School District jlhostetler20@gmail.com
I’ve called BC home for: 9 years
See her writing on page 14
Photographer Crush Model Studio sarahbeth.houser@gmail.com
I’ve called BC home for: 15 years
See her photos on pages Cover, 29
Marta Jardon
Writer Secretary, Santa Fe Trail Historical Society of Douglas County + many volunteer positions martajardon1@gmail.com
I’ve called BC home for: 6 years and went to Baker years ago.
See her writing on page 26
Dr. Frank Perez
Photographer fperez@alumni.usc.edu
I’ve called BC home for: 7 years
See his photos on page 38-45
Angela Robb
Writer fureverfurmom@gmail.com
I’ve called BC home for: 16 years I also grew up outside of Baldwin and graduated from BHS!
See her writing on page 29
Keara Torkelson
Photographer Ktork23@gmail.com
I’ve called BC home for: 7 years
See her photo on page 38-45
Writer/Copy Editor/City Liason The City of Baldwin City, Communication Director lhughes@baldwincity.gov
I’ve called BC home for: 5 years
See her writing on page 38
Kira Horn
The Maple Intern Senior at Baker University Business Major with a focus in Marketing and Management and a Minor in Economics
KiraZHorn@stu.bakeru.edu
See her postings on social media
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Building The Past Bauer ABC BALDWIN A glimpse of The Avant r fu ber A Town of and Giving Appreciation SANTA FE TRAIL A BALDWIN CITY Live on High mbe y d PG. 22 JUNE-DEC 2022 ISSUE #02 www.baldwinmaple.com
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Jackie Hostetler
Lynn Hughes
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Melinda B Hipple
Lynn Hughes
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718 High St, Baldwin City, KS (785) 594-3186
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Community Building Building Community—
Winston Churchill once said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter, our buildings shape us.” This quote rings truer for the historic Bauer Building than perhaps any other building in Baldwin City. Located off Eighth and Chapel, the building was constructed in the early 1940s as part of the Works Progress Administration Program, also known as the WPA. The project was cut short in Baldwin City when workers were shifted to a project at the University of Kansas.
Around the same time, tragedy led to opportunity for the Bauer Building. On January 3, 1943, the Baker University gymnasium was destroyed in a fire. This left both the Baker students and Baldwin High School students without a gym. The community of Baldwin picked up where the WPA left off, putting the final touches on the auditorium and gymnasium. Less than a month later, on January 29, the first games were played in the building.
It was only natural that the building be acquired by the Baldwin School District, as it was located right next to the school facilities, which had been constructed about 20 years prior to the gymnasium. Lifetime Baldwin City citizen, Paula Bowlin, reflects on her unique experiences with the gym during two different time periods in her life, both centered around the school district. “We had gym classes in the gym in seventh grade, which was ‘69-’70,” remembers Bowlin. “The showers were very cold, as I recall.” More than two decades later, Bowlin experienced the gym as a paraprofessional with the Baldwin Early Childhood Program located within the elementary building. “Tom Noonan was the gym teacher at the time. He took our students to the gym, and though I never observed it, I assume they just ran. What else are you going to do with kids that young?” says Bowlin with the knowing grin of a seasoned teacher.
The rich history continues with the sale of the building in 2013.
Catherine Gerstner has early memories of climbing the rope in the gymnasium during gym class, but those wouldn’t be her last memories of it. She describes her step-dad, Steve Bauer, as an engineer and a “tinkerer.” A tinker must have a place to tinker, and what better place to engage in such a task than an enormous gymnasium? Bauer’s wife and Gerstner’s mother, Alison Bauer, may have thought differently though. “Steve comes home from work one day and tells my mom, ‘I bought the gymnasium,’” recalls Gerstner. “My mom lost her mind. It was a point of contention in their relationship for about a year.” The couple began to see eye to eye on the project when Steve Bauer promised to install a basketball hoop on the property for his wife. Though Gerstner doesn’t remember her mother actually using the court, the sweet gesture was enough to ease any remaining tension around the purchase. The hoops were a nice perk, but it wasn’t Bauer’s reason for buying the gym. “He made this incredible wood shop in the building,” says Gerstner. “The gym was his respite.”
After a tragic car accident in May of 2017 in which Steve and Alison Bauer lost their lives, the surviving family decided to donate the building to the community. Gerstner feels fortunate that her family enjoyed the building on a personal level but is excited at the prospect of the gymnasium belonging to the community. “I want it to be used. I want it to be restored. It’s a fascinating piece of history in our town, and I was lucky enough that my family got to play a role in its stewardship.”
Through this generous donation, the seeds of a plan began to grow.
Story by Jackie Hostetler
Pho tography by Melinda B Hipple
Preserving a multigenerational legacy
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Mayor Casey Simoneau did not run for office with the intention of creating a community center, but when the opportunity presented itself, he hit the ground running— with both feet. Simoneau recalls the fledgling stages of the Bauer Building turned Community Center Project. According to Simoneau, decisions must be made quickly when a donation is offered. Simoneau and the city council knew that as soon as the building was accepted, much work would be needed, including roof replacement, mold remediation, and repairs to the gym floor which had warped over time. The gymnasium holds a spot on the Historic National Register. Along with this honor comes a strict code requiring that very few changes be made to the final, rehabilitated structure.
“In order to do anything with the building, we had to save the gym,” says Cory Venable, city council member and chair of the Community Development Committee. A long-time Baldwin resident with his own memories of summers playing dodgeball in the gym, Venable also faced the project head on. “I’m a history buff. I graduated with a history degree from Baker. And I’m beyond gung-ho about it,” says Venable of the initiative to keep the historical significance of the project intact.
It took about four months to persuade the city council to approve the bid, according to Simoneau. Around the same time, a new city council was elected. Before the change in leadership, Simoneau appointed a citizen-led committee spearheaded by Casey Wright. They worked tirelessly to get the project up and running. Wright, a twenty-three year resident of the community and fourth grade teacher in Baldwin City, had a specific goal in mind. “Growing up, I lived down the street from a community building and knew the benefits of having a safe place to shoot hoops and hang out with friends. I wanted that for the kids I teach and for my own child,” recalls Wright.
The committee encountered some hesitation from the community around the project. Most projects can present a laundry list of possible complications. At the top of the list? Finances.
“Baldwin needed a community center, but nobody wanted property taxes to go up,” reports Simoneau. “I had to find an alternative way.” What followed was a fundraising campaign as Simoneau took matters into his own hands, calling on area businesses to help fund the project. His endeavor paid off, raising a grand total of $300,000. The donations, coupled with the existing perpetual sales tax already in existence, will completely cover the bond payment. “It will cause no new taxes to be put on the books,” promises Simoneau.
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Final plans were slated for spring of 2022, with the remaining construction starting shortly thereafter. The completed community center will house the gymnasium, three multipurpose rooms for community use, and a game room. It will also be the new home of the City Council and court chambers. The new facilities will provide opportunities for citizens to take classes, allow students to engage in recreational activities away from school, and grant much-needed space for public office, all at little or no cost. As Baldwin City hopes and plans for the new space, Simoneau wants to make sure the community is given all the glory.
Works Progress Administration
THE WPA, OR THE WORK PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION, WAS AN EMPLOYMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM CREATED BY PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT IN 1935. The goal of the WPA was to lift the country out of the Great Depression by providing work for the unemployed, leading to the restoration of the economy.
The WPA was a successful program, putting approximately 8.5 million Americans to work. Though most of the projects sponsored by the WPA were public works projects like roads and buildings, the WPA also supported the arts by employing actors, musicians, writers, and other artists.
Employing marginalized groups, such as women and black Americans was also a key component of the WPA. Women were provided with clerical jobs, gardening, canning, and work as librarians and seamstresses. Black Americans made up 15% of the total workforce and were given opportunities to work in both public works and the arts.
“The Bauers were pillars of our community. I feel that this building being donated back to the community really speaks to their involvement and desire for Baldwin City. The same goes for each of the donors who gave money to help keep this project going and move it forward.”
Countless Americans benefited from the WPA during the 1930s. The project continues to reap benefits to today in the form of parks, bridges, schools, and, for Baldwin specifically, through the new community center.
“It will cause no new taxes to be put on the books.
–Mayor Casey Simoneau
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170 Chamber Members Our Vision Our vision is to be a catalyst for business prosperity Our Values Collaboration | Dedication Community Integrity Innovation Commitment Board Members Cody Anno BOARD PRESIDENT Frank Perez VICE PRESIDENT Matt McClure SECRETARY Pam Ferguson TREASURER Niki Manbeck YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHAIR Chris Nicholson MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Jenni Leiste AMBASSADOR CHAIR Jeremy Rodrock EX-OFFICIO Glenn Rodden EX-OFFICIO Jeannette Blackmar MAINSTREET Sandy Chapman MAINSTREET Lynn Hughes MAINSTREET Dana Mullis MAINSTREET by the numbers MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 24 Nonprofits 46 Industries 10 Individuals 139 Businesses with less than 15 employees 21 Businesses with more than 15 employees Pull out this directory for future use! Just remove the staples and pull. 22 BALDWIN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 719 High St, Baldwin City, KS | (785) 594-3200 www.baldwincitychamber.com | director@baldwincitychamber.com SEE WHAT ELSE WE HAVE TO OFFER!
Agriculture/ Agritourism
AD ASTRA ALPACAS
168 E 1700 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-6767 grampaca168@gmail.com adastraalpacas.com
DOUGLAS COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL
2110 Harper St., Lawrence 66046 785-843-7058 batesm@ksu.edu douglas.k-state.edu
Architectural & Engineering
BG CONSULTANTS
1405 Wakarusa Dr., Lawrence 66049 785-749-4474 info@bgcons.com bgcons.com
Arts and Culture
THE LUMBERYARD ARTS CENTER
718 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-3186 director@lumberyardartscenter.org lumberyardartscenter.org
Assisted Living Services
CAREGIVERS HOME HEALTH
Caregivers Home Health
1000 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. 218, Lawrence 66049 785-354-0767 eschulte@caregiverskansas.com caregiverskansas.com
PRAIRIE WIND HOSPICE
606 High St., Baldwin City 785-202-8900 bbarkemeyer@prairiewindhospice.com prairiewindhospice.com
VINTAGE PARK AT BALDWIN CITY
321 Crimson Ave., Baldwin City 785-594-4255
jbergkamp@ vintageparkassistedliving.com vintageparkassistedliving.com
Automotive
BALDWIN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER
131 Baker St., Baldwin City 785-594-9944 automech@embarqmail.com
GREGG BRUCE AUTO AND PERFORMANCE
601 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-4088 greggbruceauto@gmail.com greggbruceauto.com
Beauty
SIMPLY STYLE FAMILY HAIR CARE
609 High St., Ste. A, Baldwin City 785-594-8945 simplystyle2001@gmail.com
WHITNEY’S HAIR SALON 701 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-6626 whitneyshairsalon@gmail.com
Carwash
BALDWIN POWER WASH 219 East Highway 56, Baldwin City 785-393-0515 jeff@baldwinpowerwash.com
Chambers of Commerce
BALDWIN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 501, Baldwin City 719 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-3200 director@baldwincitychamber.com baldwincitychamber.com
EUDORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1402 Church St., Eudora 785-542-1212 director@eudorakansaschamber.com eudorakansaschamber.com
GARDNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 109 E Main St., Gardner 913-856-6464 info@gardnerchamber.com gardnerchamber.com
LAWRENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 646 Vermont St., Ste. 200, Lawrence 785-865-4411 lawrencechamber.com
OTTAWA AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 109 E. 2nd St., Ottawa 785-242-1000 ottawakansas.org
WELLSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 472, Wellsville 785-883-2234 wellsvillechamberofcommerce@ hotmail.com wellsvillechamber.co
Churches
BALDWIN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
704 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-6612 pastorabaker@gmail.com baldwinfirst.org
IVES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1018 Miami St., Baldwin City 785-594-6555 mgorton@mchsi.com iveschapelumc.org
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 118 5th St., Baldwin City 785-594-3045 pastor.baldwincitychurch@gmail.com baldwincitychurch.com
ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 396 E. 900 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-3478
WORDEN CORNERSTONE CHURCH
294 E. 900 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-7598 office@wordencornerstone.com wordencornerstone.com
Clubs/Nonprofit organizations
BALDWIN CITY LIONS CLUB
P.O. Box 543, Baldwin City sheila.falke1@gmail.com
BALDWIN CITY BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
P.O. Box 503, Baldwin City 785-331-6468 debbiegrosdidier@berryglobal.com
BALDWIN CITY ROTARY CLUB
P.O. Box 385, Baldwin City 785-766-5849 johnthomas@oreadllc.com baldwincityrotary.com
BLACK JACK BATTLEFIELD TRUST INC.
163 E. 2000 Rd., Wellsville 785-380-9156 info@blackjackbattlefield.org blackjackbattlefield.org
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
900 Massachusetts St., Ste. 406, Lawrence 785-843-8727 info@dccfoundation.org dccfoundation.org
DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1047 Massachusetts St., Lawrence 785-841-4109
snowak@watkinsmuseum.org watkinsmuseum.org
EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION (ECKAN)
1320 S. Ash St., Ottawa 66067 785-242-7450 lokwuone@eckan.org eckan.org
FRIENDS OF THE BALDWIN CITY LIBRARY
P.O. Box 565, Baldwin City 785-594-3411 friendsofbaldwinlibrary@gmail.com baldwin.mykansaslibrary.org/friends
KANSAS SUICIDE PREVENTION HQ
2110 Delaware St., Ste. B, Lawrence 66046 785-841-9900
Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 hope@ksphq.org ksphq.org
MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL COMMITTEE 785-393-3634 mapleleafbooths@gmail.com mapleleaffestival.com
PRAIRIE CITY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
207 East 1600 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-3094 prairiecity.cem@gmail.com
SANTE FE TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. P.O. Box 379, Baldwin City santafetraildouglas.org
SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY 745 Vermont St., Lawrence 66044 785-842-0543 mpoindexter@yoursrc.org yoursrc.org
THE WILLOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER 1920 Moodie Rd., Lawrence 785-331-2034 24/7 Help Line 785-843-3333 admin@willowdvcenter.org willowdvcenter.org
UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 1307 Massachusetts St., Lawrence 785-843-6626
menfield@unitedwaydgco.org unitedwaydgco.com
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Consulting CAREER ADVANTAGE RESUMES
785-393-5886 erin@careeradvantageresumes.com
ORSUS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
609 High St., Baldwin City 785-766-6862 tholland@orsusservices.com
Economic Development
BALDWIN CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
814 Ames St., Baldwin City 66006 785-594-2100 dhill@mid-americabank.com
Education
BAKER UNIVERSITY
615 Dearborn St., Baldwin City 785-594-8308 office@bakeru.edu bakeru.edu
BALDWIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 67, Baldwin City 785-760-5427 rlweaver50@gmail.com baldwineducationfoundation.org
BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLINTERMEDIATE CENTER 100 Bullpup Ln., Baldwin City 785-594-2446 usd348.com/schools/besic
BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL –PRIMARY CENTER
500 Lawrence St., Baldwin City 785-594-2444 usd348.com/schools/bespc
BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL 415 Eisenhower St., Baldwin City 785-594-2725 usd348.com/schools/bhs
BALDWIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 400 Eisenhower St., Baldwin City 785-594-2448 usd346.com/schools/bjhs
BALDWIN CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 348 715 Chapel St., Baldwin City 785-594-2721 usd348.com
DWAYNE PEASLEE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, INC. 2920 Haskell Ave., Ste. 100, Lawrence 785-856-1801 info@peasleetech.org peasleetech.org
THE RAINBOW EXPERIENCE PRESCHOOL
115 6th St, Baldwin City 785-594-2223 rainbowexperiencebaldwin@yahoo.com rainbowexperiencepreschool.org
Events Facilities
BALDWIN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 800 7th St., Baldwin City 66006 785-594-3411 baldwinpl@baldwinlib.ks.us baldwincitylibrary.org
BALDWIN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 704 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-6612 baldwinfirst.org
BALDWIN GOLF ASSOCIATION 1212 Fremont St., Baldwin City 785-979-9491 bgagolfks@gmail.com baldwincitygolf.com
STONY POINT HALL 1514 N. 600 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-2225 info@stonypointhall.com stonypointhall.com
THE LUMBERYARD ARTS CENTER 718 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-3186 info@lumberyardartscenter.org lumberyardartscenter.org
Financial Services
ABC SERVICES 620-629-7332 ronda widener@yahoo.com
BALDWIN STATE BANK 721 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-6421 baldwinstatebank.com
EDWARD JONES
723 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-2910
jennifer.hantsbarger@edwardjones.com edwardjones.com
GLASS CONSULTING, LLC
1117 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence 66049 785-727-4305
info@glassconsultingllc.com glassconsultingllc.com
GOALL PROGRAM
816-699-2998
garyo@goallprogram.com goallprogram.com
H & R BLOCK
914 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-2132 hrblock.com
KANSAS STATE BANK
602 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-7500 mykansasstatebank.com
MID AMERICA BANK
802 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-2100 mid-americabank.com
NEW FRONTIER TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES
810 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-1204 pferguson@newfrontiertbs.com newfrontiertbs.com
Food and Drink
ACA CATERING
312 E. Nelson St., Edgerton 66021 913-882-6142 cater@acaofficecatering.com acaofficecatering.com
BALDWIN CITY MARKET
112 N 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-3321 baldwincitymarket.com
DOUBLE A LIQUORS 916 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-0514
EL PATRON
711 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-2711 elpatronbaldwintogo.com
ESPRESSO AND TEA CAFE
715 8th Street, Baldwin City 785-594-0335 thetowngalleria.com
FLATLANDERS PIZZERIA 720-498-6779 flatlandersbcpizzeria@gmail.com flatlanderspizza.com
HAVEN POINTE WINERY, LLC 961 E. 1600 Rd., Baldwin City 785-865-0660 tholland@havenpointwinery.com havenpointewinery.com
HOMESTEAD KITCHEN AND BAKERY 717 8th Street, Baldwin City 785-766-3442 homestead.cafe
JITTERS LLC
822 Ames St., Baldwin City jittersllc@gmail.com
MOOSE’S BBQ & CATERING 213 E. Main St., Gardner 66030 785-691-6757 moosesbbq@yahoo.com moosesbbqandcatering.com
PIZZA HUT 130 E. Hwy. 56, Baldwin City 785-594-3230 locations.pizzahut.com/ks/baldwincity/130-hwy-56
RIVIERA MAYA 912 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-0333 jspplpz@gmail.com rivieramayamexicancafe.com
THE BULLPEN 811 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-1170
THE CORNER LIQUOR STORE, LLC 310 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-3555
THE WHOLE 9 YARDS 785-760-7481 donbeeink@yahoo.com
Funeral Services
LAMB-ROBERTS-PRICE FUNERAL HOME 712 9th St., Baldwin City 785-594-3644 lamb-roberts.com
Health/Wellness
AUBURN PHARMACY 400 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-0340 auburnpharmacies.com
BALDWIN CITY DENTAL 414 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-9834 baldwincitydental.com
BALDWIN CITY FITNESS 814 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-1245 baldwincityfitness@gmail.com baldwincityfitness.com
BERT NASH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 200 Maine St., Ste. A, Lawrence 785-843-9192 talktobert@bertnash.org bertnash.org
Implementing the Mainstreet Approach
Implementing the Mainstreet Approach
DOUGLAS COUNTY VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION
200 Main St., Ste. C, Lawrence 785-843-3738 kansasvna.org
ELITE CHIROPRACTIC
301 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-447-0789 contactelitechiropractic@gmail.com elitechiropractic.net
KIMSEY COUNSELING
808-232-5024 ilenekimsey@gmail.com kimseycounseling.com
LAWRENCE/DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
200 Main St., Ste. B, Lawrence 785-843-3060 ldchealth.org
OM GROWN YOGA COLLECTIVE
816 High Street, Baldwin City 785-816-0207 omgrownyogacollective@gmail.com omgyc.com
PK THERAPY LLC
811 Grove St., Baldwin City 785-594-2909 pktherapyot.com
RODROCK CHIROPRACTIC
412 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-4894 chirorock.com
THE LIGHT CENTER
1542 Woodson Rd., Baldwin City 785-255-4583 info@lightcenter.info lightcenter.info
Home Improvement/ Construction
A & H AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING, INC. (HVAC)
1717 College St., Baldwin City 785-594-3357 info@ah-air.com ah-air.com
DACA ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
P.O. Box 535, Baldwin City 785-764-5900 dacaroofing@gmail.com dacaroofing.com
H & H ROOFING AND RESTORATION LLC
120 W. Myrtle St., Independence 620-332-9249 jarad@hhroofing.com hhroofing.com
WHEATFIELD FLOORING
810 High St. Ste #6, Baldwin City 785-424-3696 wheatfieldflooring@gmail.com
Individuals
BOOTSIE LAURIDSEN
BRIAN CRAMER
BRUCE EVELAND
CHERISE LAVAUGHN EDWARDS
DR. GERALD SANDEN
DR. ROGER L. BOYD
JIM WILSON
LINDA BALLINGER
ROBB AND PAM FERGUSON SHARON MESSENGER Insurance
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
818 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-7400 jcochran@amfam.com
BALDWIN INSURANCE SERVICES
604 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-6822 miker@baldwinsurance.com baldwinsurance.com
FARM BUREAU
FINANCIAL SERVICES
721 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-1055 kelly.neufeld@fbfs.com kellyneufeld.fbfs.com
INTEGRITY MIDWEST INSURANCE LLC
2500 W. 31st St., Ste. B, Lawrence 66047 785-856-5100 clint@integritymw.com integritymidwestins.com
JARDON INSURANCE
705 8th St., Baldwin City 913-486-0061 jardoninsurance.com
STATE FARM
208 Baker St., Baldwin City 785-594-0270 cody.anno.erxj@statefarm.com codyismyagent.com
Interior Design
ARCH AND GABLE HOME DESIGN
123 W. 8th St. Ste. #209, Lawrence 785-418-2311 design@archandgable.com archandgable.com
Internet Service Provider
CLEARWAVE
713 High Street, Baldwin City 785-594-5414
MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
717 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-2216 mediacomcable.com
DIRECTORY
Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce
MCFARLANE AVIATION 696 E. 1700 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-2741 mcfarlaneaviation.com
RICE PRECISION MANUFACTURING 401 E. High St., Baldwin City 785-594-2670 sales@rice-precision.com rice-precision.com
Lawn/Landscape/ Garden
TAYLOR CREEK RESTORATION NURSERIES
1269 N. 222 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-2245 taylorcreek@res.us taylorcreeknurseries.com
THE GROUNDS GUYS OF OLATHE
13505 S. Mur-Len Road, Ste. 105 #265, Olathe 913-203-4254 olathe.owner@groundsguys.com groundsguys.com/olathe christmasdecor.net
VINLAND VALLEY NURSERY
1606 N. 600 Road, Baldwin City 785-594-2966 vinlandvalleynursery.com
Library
BALDWIN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 800 7th St., Baldwin City 785-594-3411 baldwinpl@baldwin.lib.ks.us baldwincitylibrary.org
Lodging
THE LODGE
502 Ames St., Baldwin City 66006 785-594-3900 baldwincitylodge@gmail.com baldwinlodge.com
Manufacturing
CUSTOM MOBILE EQUIPMENT, INC. 439 E. High St., Baldwin City 785-594-7474 sales@versa-lift.com versa-lift.com
JAWBats 606 High St. Ste. B, Baldwin City 913-626-4391 jacob@jawbats.com jawbats.com
SMARTGUNZ, LLC 609 High St., Baldwin City 785-766-6862 tholland@smartgunz.com
Media/ Production/ Publishing
BALDWIN SPORTS LIVE 785-230-6369 baldwinsportslive@gmail.com baldwinsportslive.com
DESIGN-O-SAUR 810 High St. Ste. #6, Baldwin City 785-764-9114 jenni.leiste@gmail.com design-o-saur.com
GREAT PLAINS PROMOTIONS 620-249-2866 greatplainspromo@gmail.com
IMPERIUM PUBLISHING 703 8th St., Baldwin City 316-833-6111
niki@imperiumpublishing.com imperiumpublishing.com
OGDEN PUBLICATIONS, INC. SUNFLOWER PUBLISHING 1503 SW 42nd St., Topeka 66609 785-832-7264
jmorgan@sunflowerpub.com sunflowerpub.com
THE BALDWIN CITY COMMUNITY NEWS 703 8th St., Baldwin City 316-833-6111
niki@imperiumpublishing.com
THE MAPLE 810 High St. Ste. #6, Baldwin City 785-764-9114
jenni@baldwinmaple.com baldwinmaple.com
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Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce
Outdoor Recreation/ Outfitters
WING IT!
706 Massachusetts St., Ste. 301, Lawrence 800-753-0341 support@wingit.us wingit.us
Photography
PITTS PHOTOGRAPHY
785-766-0665 pittsprofessionalphotography@ gmail.com pittsphoto.com
Printing/Signs
360 DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 22119 W 83rd St. Shawnee 785-201-4765 derekb@360documentsolutions.com 360documentsolutions.com
FASTSIGNS OF LAWRENCE
1830 W. 6th St. Ste #2, Lawrence 785-727-4848 fastsigns.2139@fastsigns.com fastsigns.com/2139-lawrence-ks
MINUTEMAN PRESS
1404 E. 24th St. Ste. B, Lawrence 785-842-2656 minutemanlawrence.com
SIGNS 2 U 715 8th Street, Baldwin City 785-594-0335 designspecialties2006@yahoo.com signs2U.biz
Real Estate/ Rentals
BRAC
1016 Orchard Ln., Baldwin City 1119 Jersey St., Baldwin City 785-594-6996 apartmenthomes4u@centurylink.net
GOLD LEAF SENIOR LIVING
903 Ridge Rd., Baldwin City 785-766-7500 jhill@mid-americabank.com
LIVING SPACE, LLC
715 High St. Ste. A, Baldwin City 785-594-2659 amy@livingspacellc.com livingspacellc.om
SKYVIEW PROPERTIES, LLC
P.O. Box 203, Baldwin City 785-766-0218 janddniehoff@gmail.com
Real Estate FOUNDATIONS
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Kirsten Flory 120 E. 9th St., Ste. 109, Lawrence 785-766-6568 kirsten@foundationscommercial.com kirstenflory.com/foundations-commercial-real-estate
HAYDEN OUTDOORS REAL ESTATE
Shad Sheldon 785-821-2666 shad@haydenoutdoors.com
Penny Sheldon 785-821-2011 penny@haydenoutdoors.com haydenoutdoors.com
HECK LAND COMPANY
3200 Haskell Ln., Lawrence 66046 785-917-5700 info@hecklandco.com hecklandco.com
Kelvin Heck 785-865-6266 kelvin@hecklandco.com Dana Baker 913-244-3527
dana@hecklandco.com
Brian Pine 785-423-1220 brian@hecklandco.com
Sonja Hart
sonja@hecklandco.com
KELLER WILLIAMS INTEGRITY
Casey Simoneau 816 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-221-7910
caseysimoneau@kw.com kwlawrence.com
LAYTON REAL ESTATE
Barbara Kearney
517 Main St., Wellsville 785-883-2379
barbara@laytonre.com laytonre.com
REECENICHOLS PREFERRED REALTY 5120 Congressional Circle, Ste. 500, Lawrence 785-856-6200 lawrence@reecenichols.com Lawrence.reecenichols.com
Teri Ediger 785-766-4248
teri@reecenichols.com
STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC. 703 High St., Baldwin City 66006 785-594-2320
600 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence 785-841-4500
stephensre.com
Debbie Morgan 785-760-1357 debbiemorgan@stephensre.com
Robyn Elder 785-331-9898 robynelder@stephensre.com
Denise Bridwell 913-980-2864 denisebridwell@stephensre.com
Recreation/ Entertainment
BALDWIN CITY BLUES
19706 W. 63rd Terrace, Shawnee 913-268-1142 mmooreblues@hotmail.com baldwincityblues.org
BALDWIN CITY RECREATION COMMISSION
705 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-3670 matt@baldwinrec.org baldwinrec.org
BALDWIN GOLF ASSOCIATION
1212 Fremont St., Baldwin City 785-979-9491 bgagolfks@gmail.com baldwincitygolf.com
KANSAS BELLE DINNER TRAIN
P.O Box 652, Baldwin City 785-594-8505 office@kansasbelle.com kansasbelle.com
Shopping/ Retail/Gift
ARROWHEAD HARDWARE
318 Crimson Ave., Baldwin City 66006 785-594-3000 arrowhead.doitbest.com
BALDWIN CITY MADE
707 8th St., Baldwin City greatplainspromo@gmail.com baldwincitymade.com
BALDWIN FEED COMPANY 1600 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-3351 bfeed92@yahoo.com
BALDWIN WAX + WICK baldwinwaxwick@gmail.com @baldwinwaxwick on Facebook
HERITAGE TRACTOR, INC. 915 Industrial Park Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-6486 cduft@heritagetractor.com heritagetractor.com
QUILTERS PARADISE
713 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-3477
quiltfabsupply@yahoo.com quiltingfabricsupply.com
THE NOOK 703 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-2526
thebcnook@gmail.com
THE TOWN GALLERIA 715 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-0335 thetowngalleria.com
TWILL TRADE BOUTIQUE 717 E. 8th St., Baldwin City 785-363-0008
thetwilltrade@gmail.com shoptwilltrade.com
YOUR PERSONAL JEWELERS 715 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-0335 designspecialties2006@yahoo.com yourpersonal.jewelers.com
Storage Facilities
OUT WEST STORAGE 1704 High St., Baldwin City 785-418-2770 gatorhorsedee66@gmail.com
Title Companies
MERIDIAN TITLE COMPANY 816 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-9090
csimoneau@mtc.llc mtc.llc
Utilities
CITY OF BALDWIN CITY, KANSAS 803 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-6427 baldwincity.org
Veterinary Services
COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL 504 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-2413
baldwincitycah@gmail.com baldwincitycah.wixsite.com
Waste Management
OTTAWA SANITATION SERVICES 211 W. Wilson St., Ottawa 66067 785-242-3227
ottawasanitation@yahoo.com yourges.com
Implementing the Mainstreet Approach
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Story by Angela Robb | Photography by Sarah Beth Houser
Meet Zeus, Sirius, Vega, and Lester. These adorable Alpacas belong to Daryl and Courtney Sappington. Two years ago, after researching what livestock would be best for their family, they acquired the oldest three (6-7 years old) from Ad Astra Alpacas, and more recently, Lester (1 year old). You might wonder why they decided to get Alpacas. They wanted to utilize their land, and it turns out alpacas are exceptional animals and fairly low maintenance. Alpacas graze, do not require a lot of supplemental feed and, in winter, they enjoy eating hay. Known as green livestock and considered environmentally friendly, they do not root down into the ground or destroy the grass roots, which makes them essentially slow lawn mowers.
The Sappingtons did a ton of research and consulted with Bob and Claudia
AD ASTRA ALPACAS
www.adastralpacas.com
If you want to know anything and everything about alpacas, reach out to Bob and Claudia Hey at Ad Astra Alpacas. They bought their first three alpacas in 2005 and now own close to 40. All their alpacas are named after stars, planets, comets, and constellations. They breed and occasionally sell alpacas if the family (buyers) is well prepared. Bob and Claudia are always happy to discuss everything alpacas and love having visitors to share with and educate about their alpacas.
Want to visit their farm? Call 785-594-6767 or email grampaca168@gmail.com.
Hey to make sure they knew what they were getting into. They needed to provide adequate shelter, space, and nourishment to help the alpacas thrive and be happy and healthy. With the Hey’s guidance, they were able to prepare to welcome Zeus, Sirius, and Vega into their family. The Heys visited the Sappington’s property to help them decide what they would need and loaned them their livestock trailer. They were a support during the entire process and continue to be valued friends and alpaca mentors. They visit to see how everyone is doing, and the Sappingtons enjoy discussing their shared love of alpacas.
Each of the Sappingtons’ alpacas have their own distinct personality. According to Courtney, Zeus is the alpha, and he is large. Although he is a sweet boy, he is a food hog who does not like to share. Vega is a pretty boy with a personality to match.
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Sirius’ expressive face makes the family laugh! Lester, the newest one, experienced difficulties integrating into the herd, but now he runs the show.
Alpacas originated in South America and are often confused with llamas. They are smaller than llamas and bred for their luxurious fiber. They are sheared every spring once the cold has passed, and their thick coats grow back in the fall in time for winter. Late last spring, once the boys were sheared, the Sappingtons sent their fiber off to be spun into yarn. Courtney used the yarn to knit scarves, hats, and other items for Christmas gifts and to sell.
Another source of income from alpacas is their manure. It is a wonderful garden fertilizer which doesn’t require an aging process. It is in high demand, and Courtney and Daryl bag it to sell. Since alpacas relieve themselves in the same communal spots, it is
conveniently acquired.
Alpacas live around 15-20 years and have a pleasant disposition, which makes them fabulous pets with proper provision and care. They are known to spit for a variety of reasons such as food competition and self-defense, but usually at each other. Humans may get spit on if they are caught in the crossfire of two alpacas! Courtney spends many hours reading in their pasture while the boys roughhouse and play like children. The whole family enjoys watching them and know they have years of entertainment ahead. The Sappingtons look toward the future when they will have the resources to breed their own alpacas to grow their family. Courtney said, “A lot of people ask us, ‘Why alpacas?’ They’re a great pet, easy on the pasture, low maintenance and so special. They bring us a lot of joy and so many smiles.”
Alpaca fun facts
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KINDS OF ALPACA HUACAYA long fibered fleece SURI shorter crimped fleece
Alpacas are SOCIAL ANIMALS and should be around other alpacas.
Alpacas are clean freaks and like their coats and teeth to stay smelling fresh (they don’t smell bad!)
THE ALPACA GESTATION PERIOD IS 11.5 MONTHS. A BABY ALPACA IS CALLED A CRIA.
Their fiber is considered a luxurious fleece and often compared to cashmere. It contains no lanolin and is easily combined with other fine fibers.
Alpacas do not have teeth in the top front of their mouths.
Alpacas are smaller in size to llamas but have rounded rather than squarish bodies. They also tend to press their tail close to the body, rather than holding it up like llamas.
When happy, alpacas make a humming noise. When they are alarmed they scream or screech.
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Front Row: Pam Ferguson, Dana Mullis, Lori Trojan, Frank Perez, Johnathan Hart
Back Row: Jeannette Blackmar, Matt McClure, Chris Nicholson, Cody Anno, Niki Manbeck, Jenni Leiste
Photographs by Melinda B Hipple, courtesy of the City of Baldwin City
Hello There, Joslynn Higgins FIRST PLACE ART PIECE
Frozen, Jessica Midland SECOND PLACE ART PIECE
Daisies, Kayden Riley BEST IN SHOW ART PIECE
Story by The Avant Team
Pho tography courtesy the Avant
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