The Maple #3

It doesn’t matter how many houses we sell. What matters is your house, whether you’re buying, selling or both. What matters is us putting in the time to understand your needs and how best to meet them. That’s our approach. Looking for an agent who knows Baldwin City? Contact Robyn or Denise today.

It doesn’t matter how many houses we sell. What matters is your house, whether you’re buying, selling or both. What matters is us putting in the time to understand your needs and how best to meet them. That’s our approach. Looking for an agent who knows Baldwin City? Contact Robyn or Denise today.

Robyn Elder Denise Bridwell

Robyn Elder Denise Bridwell

letter from the publisher

Boy oh boy, has it been a year!

For me, this year has been filled with both joy and heartache. I suffered a huge unexpected loss in my family in the loss of my mother, and I miss her dearly. Real talk here, it hit me hard. There were very dark times when I couldn’t bring myself to leave the house. It’s important to be patient with yourself always, especially when it feels like your world is about to come to an end and you want to shut down and hide.

So many things happen in our lives that we have no control over, but sometimes the only way around it is to face it. I have learned over the past few years that I cannot manage all this alone... enter therapy and patience. I thought I would take this opportunity to mention the importance of mental health and taking care of ourselves. I have dealt with mental health issues since I was a child, so it was a long road before I sought out help. I’m not embarrassed or ashamed by sharing this. More than anything, I am proud of myself for changing my ways and doing something that I found challenging. So, if you are riding the struggle-bus... talk to someone...anyone! Stress and grief can be some of your biggest enemies. Don’t let them win.

I also think it’s important to note that I’m thankful for so many things in my life. I have a beautiful, crazy family and live in the cutest little town with the best people!

This issue is a tribute to my mom, commonly known as NancePants. Although my mother did not live in Baldwin City, she sure loved it here. She and my dad would travel 1,000 miles from North Dakota every year to hit up The Maple Leaf Festival. We always had to make time to stop at El Patron when she was here for her local Baldwin City fix.

Thank you, Baldwin City, for being such a great community to live in, visit, run a business, and so much more!

Jenni Fish

Publisher/Graphic Designer Owner of Design-o-Saur & The Maple jenni@baldwinmaple.com

wwww.baldwinmaple.com

letter from the editor

The holidays with all their lights and merrymaking are over and we’re left to stare down a bleak midwinter. While these coming months often seem to be the longest and darkest part of winter, they’re meant to be days of refreshing and renewal. We’ve compiled this issue with that in mind, and an intention to help the Baldwin City community focus on the good parts of winter.

This issue is also a celebration! It’s been one whole year since The Maple Issue #01 found its way into your hands! Not only did we produce two Issues and a Holiday Guide, but Jenni Fish made an End of School Ice Cream Social and a September Carnival happen. Both were enthusiastically attended, and we anticipate the same events in 2023.

These twelve months past have been a challenging adventure with opportunities for growth and learning, but it has been nothing short of a joy to work with and for The Maple staff, the community, and Jenni on each project. May we have many more!

Monica Brovont Editor monica@baldwinmaple.com

Photograph by Sarah Beth Houser/ Crush Model Studio

I’ve

ISSUE #03

PUBLISHER

Jenni Fish jenni@baldwinmaple.com

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Monica Brovont monica@baldwinmaple.com

DESIGN/LAYOUT

Jenni Fish

WRITERS

Monica Brovont

Malin Harris

Lynn Meador

David Pratt

Angela Robb

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Sarah Beth Houser

Frank Perez

Keara Torkelson

COPY EDITORS

Jessi Gerber

Melinda B Hipple

Lynn Meador

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

The City of Baldwin City Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce

Baldwin City Public Library

Baldwin City Recreation Commission

The Lumberyard Arts Center

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Photograph by Sarah Beth Houser/ Crush Model Studio (2), Keara Torkelson, Frank Perez

spotlight: USD 348

Baldwin City School District

715 Chapel, Baldwin City, KS (785) 594-2721

www.usd348.com

Dear Baldwin Families,

This has truly been an amazing first semester! There have been so many great experiences across the school district that have created many great memories. From academic excellence in the classroom, to athletic achievements, to the artistic talents of our students and staff, there is so much to be proud of here.

One of my favorite aspects of my job is the ability to be in our schools throughout the week. Whether that is reading to a class of kindergarten students, observing 4th graders learning to play the recorder for the first time, playing a game of gigantic team four square with 8th graders, or even reviewing my Algebra II skills at the high school, our students work really hard and are fun to be around. Our teachers work very hard to provide a positive learning environment for students. Our teachers and staff, at all levels, have sincere pride in what they do and the students they serve.

During the fall sports season, we were treated to some great competition. Students at the junior high and high school levels competed in a variety of athletics and showed growth throughout the season. This year, both the boys and girls cross country teams competed at State, with the girls finishing in second place and the boys in fifth place. This fall, the Baldwin Golf Association officially named the cross country course The Mike and Angela Speilman Cross Country Course, a

reflection of many many years of coaching excellence and dedication to the student-athletes of Baldwin. Also competing at state, the Baldwin High School boys soccer team finished as runner-up. Head boys soccer coach, Matt McCune, was named co-coach of the year. The excellence experienced by the cross country and soccer teams is especially meaningful as neither program is in place at the junior high level. It is also worth noting that several members of the boys cross country team are also members of the soccer squad. Simply amazing!

The Baldwin community takes great pride in the arts. This fall our students put on a wonderful musical production of High School Musical. The effort to put on this show was impressive, led by Baldwin music teacher, Katie Jacobsen, who collaborated with a variety of talented Baldwin community members to help our students put on a wonderful show, highlighting the musical, dancing, and acting talents of our students. This collective effort definitely demonstrates what #BaldwinBuilt represents.

In closing, I want to thank our community for their continued support of our students, staff, and school district. I am so proud to be part of this amazing community and cannot wait to see what the second semester has in store.

Respectfully,

Mark DodgeSuperintedent

Baldwin USD 348

The Lumberyard Arts Center

ART ON THE VINE

Creative

spotlight: BUSINESS

Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce

719 High St, Baldwin City, KS (785) 594-3200

www.baldwincitychamber.com

director@baldwincitychamber.com

Champions CHAMBER

Chamber Champions are a membership tier comprised of businesses and organizations. The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce relies on their generous support and investment to help promote local businesses and support the economic growth of our community.

The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our Chamber Champions without whom our Chamber would not thrive. Thank you Chamber Champions for your generosity and support!

BAKER

UNIVERSITY

Champions the Chamber because

WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A STRONG AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

BALDWIN USD 348

Champions the Chamber because OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

SERVE AS PROUD LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY, ENSURING THE VIBRANCY OF OUR TOWN, AND A COMMITMENT TOWARD FUTURE POSSIBILITIES.

BLACK JACK BATTLEFIELD TRUST INC.

Champions the Chamber because

WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN BALDWIN AND SEEING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITY THRIVE, WHICH IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART THROUGH THE LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MID AMERICA BANK

Champions the Chamber because WE VALUE THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY.

RODROCK CHIROPRACTIC

Champions the Chamber because IT IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND SPOTLIGHTING BUSINESS MEMBERS IN BALDWIN CITY AND HELPING CREATE SUCCESSFUL SMALL TOWN BUSINESSES.

A facelift for

13 spotlight: REVITALIZATION

Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce

719 High St, Baldwin City, KS (785) 594-3200

www.baldwincitychamber.com director@baldwincitychamber.com

OM GROWN YOGA & WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Owned by: Sandy Chapman and Lora Rimmer

816 High Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006 | 785-816-0207

omgrownyogacollective@gmail.com | www.omgyc.com

What is a HEAL grant?

The Kansas Department of Commerce partnered with the Patterson Family Foundation to create the Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) program. This program is designed to bring downtown buildings back into productive use. Projects submitted must show potential as economic drivers in the community.

Who is Om Grown Yoga & Wellness Collective?

Om Grown is a group of yoga and wellness practitioners. We call ourselves a collective because it’s about people coming together around a common purpose: wellness and service. We are business and service with a soul.

How was the grant used?

In 2020 Om Grown purchased a 113-year-old, dilapidated building and began renovations. The Collective had outgrown their current location and had a vision for expansion. “After we started construction,” Sandy said, “we found out we needed a new sewer. The electrical was not up to code and the entire floor had to be removed. We spent the grant on mechanicals. Without the HEAL grant, we would have needed to cut something major. It allowed us to stay on track by including the sauna, hot tub, and back patio.”

How is it benefitting the Baldwin Community?

We are supporting our community by:

1. Revitalizing a downtown building in a way that made the building a viable and usable location for many years to come.

2. Increased contribution to property tax base and sales tax base of the community.

3. Provide more programming and wellness services in Baldwin.

4. Hiring local massage therapists and yoga teachers.

5. Providing a space for mindfulness teachers and mental health professionals to speak and offer services.

6. Helping support the Baldwin City Main Street Farmers and Makers Market by inviting vendors and makers to set up booths in our space, mostly for free.

Services Offered

1. Yoga classes and workshops

2. Yoga teacher training

3. Ayurveda workshops and wellness coaching

4. Spa services - Infrared sauna and hot cedar soaking tub

5. Massage therapy (various modalities)

6. Other healing modalities - cranial sacral, myofascial release, reiki, source point therapy

spotlight: RECREATION

Baldwin City Recreation Commission

705 High St, Baldwin City, KS

(785) 594-3670

www.baldwinrec.org

FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

SAVE THE DATE! JULY 1ST

Markyour calendars for Saturday, July 1st for the Baldwin City Recreation Commission’s Independence Day Celebration. Country music star, Michael Ray, will headline the event in 2023 and you will not want to miss it!

Caylee Hammack and Big Time Grain Co. will provide support. It all gets underway at 4:00 p.m. at the Baldwin City Golf Course, food trucks, beer garden, kids zone, and of course the best firework show in the region. Don’t miss the party of the year!

BCRC CONCERT/ MOVIE NIGHT

SATURDAY

MAY 7 TH

The Champagne will kick off the 1st 2023 BCRC Concert/ Movie Series of the year. In addition, a showing of blockbuster hit, Top Gun Maverick, follows The Champagne.

SPORTS

YOUTH SOCCER DEADLINE-

February 17th

YOUTH BASEBALL DEADLINE-

March 31st

Pool season is coming!

The pool opens on Monday, May 29th but be sure to get your early bird passes beginning MAY 1ST! Pass prices go up May 22nd, so be sure to get yours early!

Story by Angela Robb

Photography Sarah Beth Houser/ Crush Model Studio

BC FURBABIES Chi, The Depot Dog

Every dog has their own special story. This one is about a sweet, beautiful girl that endured a rough start but is now living a life filled with love and adventure. Meet Chi Baby, a beautiful mutt with a bit of Great Pyrenees, Lab, Border Collie, and Pit. Chi is a foster fail that now has the greatest life which includes two fur siblings (Benji, a 13-yearold Schnauzer Bichon and Bella, an 8-year-old Caim Terrier Dachshund) and human parents that adore her!

In July of 2020, Mary Shaver and her husband, Ron, decided to open their home for a short-term foster dog. They returned to Unleashed Pet Rescue from where they had previously adopted, and picked up Chi. She was a year old and had recently delivered a litter of ten puppies. She was underweight, malnourished, fearful of people (especially men) and suffering from mastitis. They planned to care and nurture her back to health in preparation for her upcoming adoption. Fortunately for all of them, after fostering and caring for her for a month, the potential adoption fell through. They had opened their hearts and fallen in love with Chi and she wasn’t going anywhere. She had found her furever home.

Mary knew she had work to do to help Chi come out of her shell and live her best life. Chi put on fifteen pounds, thanks to good nutrition, and her mastitis cleared up. Because Mary had previous dog training experience, she knew the best way to help Chi overcome her fear of people, especially men. Mary began walking her around Home Depot while

rewarding her with treats whenever she saw one of the men working and became scared. After about two weeks of this on an almost daily basis, Chi knew they weren’t going to hurt her, and she loved all the treats!

Life again brought new adventures when the Shaver’s became partners in the ownership of Snowglobe Express at Midland Railroad. In May of 2022, Mary began bringing Chi to work with her every day. Chi enjoys riding on the train and walking the grounds. Best of all, Chi loves being around people and greets everybody that comes to the Depot! She is becoming well known around our little town as well. Two of the places she enjoys visiting are City Hall and Arrowhead Hardware, where they are always happy to see her.

The story behind Chi’s name is thanks to Mary’s daughter, Taylor. She is a big Chicago Blackhawks fan and loves Chi Town (Chicago). It was the perfect name for this shy, sweet girl who is now outgoing and loving life! Chi loves toys and her

PRAIRIE PAWS ANIMAL SHELTER

Ottawa, Kansas 3173 HWY K 68, Ottawa, KS (785) 242-2967

www.prariepaws.org

Prairie Paws is a non-profit, no kill shelter that has helped an endless amount of fur babies for over seventy years in Franklin County and surrounding areas. They do great things! To donate supplies, money, volunteer your time, foster, or adopt, visit their website for additional information.

Highlights:

• Volunteers take dogs to visit residents at local nursing homes.

• They are always in need of fosters, especially for kittens.

• Provide low cost spay/neuter clinics, vaccine & microchip events, and of course adoption events!

• Host multiple fund-raising events throughout the year, including

BC FURBABIES Chi, The Depot Dog

HOST A CANDLE POURING PARTY

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

WILD IVY HERB FARM

649 E. 1450 Rd., Lawrence 66046 lbtrojan@gmail.com wildivyherbfarm.com

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

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 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

HARTS RV CENTER 785-260-7799 hartsrvcenter@gmail.com hartsrvcenter.com

Beauty

SIMPLY STYLE FAMILY HAIR CARE 609 High St., Ste. A, Baldwin City 785-764-0442 simplystyle2001@gmail.com

WHITNEY’S HAIR SALON 701 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-6626 whitneyshairsalon@gmail.com

Carwash

BALDWIN POWER WASH 219 56 Highway, Baldwin City 785-393-0515 jeff@baldwinpowerwash.com

Chambers of Commerce

BALDWIN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 719 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-3200 director@baldwincitychamber.com baldwincitychamber.com

EUDORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1402 Church St., Eudora 66025 785-542-1212 director@eudorakansaschamber.com eudorakansaschamber.com

GARDNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 109 E Main St., Gardner 66030 913-856-6464 info@gardnerchamber.com gardnerchamber.com

LAWRENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 646 Vermont St., Ste. 200, Lawrence 66044 785-865-4411 lawrencechamber.com

OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 109 E. 2nd St., Ottawa 66067 785-242-1000 ottawakansas.org

WELLSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 472, Wellsville 66092 785-816-0406 wellsvillechamberofcommerce@ hotmail.com wellsvillechamber.org

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 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

P.O. Box 503, Baldwin City 785-331-6468 debbiegrosdidier@berryglobal.com

BALDWIN CITY LIONS CLUB

P.O. Box 543, Baldwin City sheila.falke1@gmail.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 66092 785-260-7779 battleofblackjack@gmail.com blackjackbattlefield.org

DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

900 Massachusetts St., Ste. 406, Lawrence 66044 785-843-8727 info@dccfoundation.org dccfoundation.org

DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1047 Massachusetts St., Lawrence 66044 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

SANTE FE TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. 203 Silver Leaf Lane, Baldwin City 785-594-3169 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 66046 785-331-2034

24/7 Help Line 785-843-3333 admin@willowdvcenter.org willowdvcenter.org

UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

1307 Massachusetts St., Lawrence 66044 785-843-6626

unitedway@unitedwaydgco.org unitedwaydgco.com

Consulting

CAREER ADVANTAGE RESUMES 785-393-5886

erin@careeradvantageresumes.com

ORSUS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC 609 High St., Baldwin City 785-865-0660

tholland@orsusservices.com

Economic Development

BALDWIN CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

814 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-2100

dhill@mid-americabank.com

MEMBERS HIGHLIGHTED IN BLUE ARE PARTNERS OR ADVERTISERS OF THE MAPLE.

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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 CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 348

715 Chapel St., Baldwin City 785-594-2721 usd348.com

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

DWAYNE PEASLEE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, INC.

2920 Haskell Ave., Ste. 100, Lawrence 66046 785-856-1801 info@peasleetech.org peasleetech.org

EAST CENTRAL KANSAS COOPERATIVE IN EDUCATION (ECKCE)

600 High St., Baldwin City dwray@eckce.com 785-594-2737 eckce.com

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 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 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

FLATLANDERS PIZZERIA 785-766-7282 flatlandersbcpizzeria@gmail.com flatlanderspizza.com

HAVEN POINTE WINERY, LLC 961 E. 1600 Rd., Baldwin City 785-865-0660 tholland@havenpointwinery.com havenpointewinery.com

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

NUTRITION UNCORKED 715 High St., Baldwin City nutritionuncorked33@gmail.com

PIZZA HUT

Implementing the Mainstreet Approach

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

WILD IVY CAFÈ 715 8th Street, Baldwin City 417-598-2716

Funeral Services

LAMB-ROBERTS-PRICE FUNERAL HOME 712 9th St., Baldwin City 785-594-3644 lamb-roberts.com

PRAIRIE CITY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 207 East 1600 Rd., Baldwin City 785-594-3094

prairiecity.cem@gmail.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 66044 785-843-9192

talktobert@bertnash.org bertnash.org

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

SAFRIN ACRES FARMING ENTERPRISES 703 8th St., Baldwin City 785-760-2758 safrinacres@gmail.com

DOUGLAS COUNTY VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION 200 Main St., Ste. C, Lawrence 66044 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

Implementing the Mainstreet Approach

LAWRENCE/DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

200 Main St., Ste. B, Lawrence 66044 785-843-3060 ldchealth.org

LMH HEALTH

325 Main St., Lawrence 66044 785505-5000 lmh.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. 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 67301 816-813-0499 winters@hhroofing.com hhroofing.com

HOMETOWN CONSTRUCTION 785, LLC 1403 9th St., Baldwin City 785-979-0043 hometownconstruction785@gmail.com hometownconstruction785.com

J.A. MARCONETTE FLATWORK

2226 Riley Rd., Ottawa 66067 785-214-9169 jmarconette@gmail.com jamarconetteflatwork.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 66044 785-418-2311 design@archandgable.com archandgable.com

Internet Service Provider

CLEARWAVE

713 High Street, Baldwin City 785-594-5414 rgfiber.com

MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

717 High St., Baldwin City 785-594-2216 mediacomcable.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 66062 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 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

JAW BATS

606 High St. Ste. B, Baldwin City 913-626-4391 jacob@jawbats.com jawbats.com

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

SMARTGUNZ, LLC

609 High St., Baldwin City 785-865-0660

tholland@smartgunz.com

Media/Production/ Publishing

BALDWIN SPORTS LIVE 913-388-0837

baldwinsportslive@gmail.com baldwinsportslive.com

DESIGN-O-SAUR

810 High St. Ste. #6, Baldwin City 785-764-9114 jennifish@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 PO Box 137, Baldwin City 785-764-9114

jenni@baldwinmaple.com baldwinmaple.com

Outdoor Recreation/ Outfitters

WING IT! 706 Massachusetts St., Ste. 301, Lawrence 66044 800-753-0341 support@wingit.us wingit.us

Photography

CRUSH MODEL STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY 913-219-4703

sarahbeth.houser@gmail.com crushmodelstudio.com

PITTS PHOTOGRAPHY

785-766-0665

pittsprofessionalphotography@gmail.com pittsphoto.com

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce

Printing/Signs

360 DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS

22119 W 83rd St. Shawnee 66227 785-201-4765 derekb@360documentsolutions.com 360documentsolutions.com

FASTSIGNS OF LAWRENCE

1830 W. 6th St. Ste #2, Lawrence 66044 785-727-4848 fastsigns.2139@fastsigns.com fastsigns.com/2139-lawrence-ks

MINUTEMAN PRESS

1404 E. 24th St. Ste. B, Lawrence 66046 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 66044 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 66092 785-883-2379 barbara@laytonre.com laytonre.com

REECENICHOLS PREFERRED REALTY 5120 Congressional Circle, Ste. 500, Lawrence 66049 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 785-594-2320

600 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence 66049 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 66218 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

MIDLAND RAILROAD

1515 High St., Baldwin City ryan@midlandthemid.com ms14midlandrr@gmail.com midlandrailroad.com

Implementing the Mainstreet Approach

THE SHOPS AT THE LODGE 502 Ames St., Baldwin City 785-594-3900

baldwincitylodge@gmail.com baldwinlodge.com

THE STICKS BOUTIQUE 215 Ames St., Baldwin City shopthesticksinfo@gmail.com shopthesticks.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

Shopping/Retail/Gift ARROWHEAD HARDWARE

318 Crimson Ave., Baldwin City 785-594-3000 arrowhead.doitbest.com

BALDWIN CITY MADE

707 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-5171 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

BECKY’S STITCH-N-GO 785-423-5272 b.fender71@gmail.com

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

YOUR PERSONAL JEWELERS 715 8th St., Baldwin City 785-594-0335 designspecialties2006@yahoo.com yourpersonal.jewelers.com

Storage Facilities 3G SELF STORAGE 280 E. 1260 Rd., Baldwin City 785-764-4661

3gselfstorage@gmail.com

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

Story by Lynn Meador

The Beginnings of Baldwin

Most of Baldwin’s citizens are familiar with the town’s general history — the formation of Baker University, and the town that sprung up around the college. It’s rather a classic case of which came first, the chicken or the egg? Baldwin City didn’t exist in its current iteration before Baker University, but Palmyra, Prairie City, and Media did. Palmyra was on the Santa Fe Trail and the town of Palmyra actually purchased and donated the land for Baker University and the beginnings of Baldwin City.

Media was a railroad station which was eventually absorbed into Baldwin City entirely, although the existing railroad station is in a different location. Not much still remains of Palmyra except the Palmyra Well and the old Blood’s Grocery and Post Office which is on Baker University campus. The rest has been fully absorbed into Baldwin City, although the

name Palmyra Township still remains. Prairie City is a ghost town south of Baldwin, and the Prairie City Cemetery is the main indicator that a town once existed.

In many ways, Baldwin City is indeed here at the pleasure of Baker University. The university was built by Methodists in pursuit of education, abolition of slavery, and the American Dream, drawn by the Santa Fe Trail, the railroad, and the rumblings of Civil War. The town came into being through the financial support of John Baldwin, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who shared a vision with Baker leadership. Over time, Baldwin City grew around Baker campus, with brick streets encircling campus, widening out to 8th and High Streets where the heartbeat of the historic downtown can still be heard. A brilliant example of the intersection of Baker ideals intersecting with the larger community is the story of how

Photography courtesy City of Baldwin City

How a Baker professor and sewing machines gave Baldwin electricity

Baldwin came to have electricity available a full two decades before it was readily available across America. As late as 1907, around 2% of America had electricity. But Baker had hired a young professor to build a chemistry department, named William C. Bauer. He was enthusiastic and highly intelligent, and realized early on that electricity was the way of the future.

By the 1905-06 school year, he had built two electric generators to power the existing Baker campus, with the help of students. Not content with that, he pushed the City Council to build a power plant to power city street lights and offer electricity to the townspeople. Many citizens and most of the elected officials didn’t see electricity as a need, thinking it was a fad that would go away, similar to how many have seen computers and the internet in more recent generations.

The story goes that the way Professor Bauer finally convinced the town was by winning over the women with electric sewing machines. He wired the sewing machine of the university president’s wife, who had electricity available at her home. Other women started bringing him their sewing machines to wire, and he had to tell them it wouldn’t work unless their homes had electricity. That was game over for the electeds, whose wives suddenly demanded electricity in their homes.

Today, the power plant located downtown on High Street, commissioned by City Council in 1907, and engineered by Professor William C. Bauer, still serves as a working power plant on an as-needed basis. The town’s ever growing electric needs are typically serviced by a power feed entering town from the east, and distributed through a substation to individual homes. If that feed and the backup feed fails for any reason, the City fires up the large hybrid fueled engines out at the Public Works compound on Orange Street and the diesel fueled engines at the centenarian power plant downtown.

A young Baker professor, with a dream to change the world and move forward into a new era, left a permanent imprint on this small town in Kansas. Every time the generators fire up to power the lights, heaters, or air conditioners of Baldwin City, the vision of a man ahead of his time and wise beyond his years reignites.

The Bauer Building

Discovering the story of Barnyard Scraps

arnyard Scraps Restorations is a specialist motorcycle shop specializing in vintage Triumph, BSA, and Norton motorcycles.

Scrappy Feelin’ B

Beginning as a small workshop in a barn, from where the name originates, the business is owned and run by Joey and Tammi Zibel. It has grown significantly from its humble beginnings.

As the business grew, it needed to move; first to Gardner, KS, then in 2010 when it again expanded, to Baldwin City.

Turning onto Third Street, Barnyard Scraps Restoration is unmistakably marked by a number of vintage bikes parked outside a white garage. Located in a part of town that is incredibly peaceful, this building both fits in perfectly and is noticeably different. It’s a quiet garage that feels more like a museum than a place cluttered with the sounds of revving engines.

Tammi begins her tour of the garage, explaining the history of the business, and where their affinity for British bikes, most notably BSAs and Triumphs, comes from. For Tammi, her deeply nostalgic appreciation for them is related to her late father,

Story by David Pratt

Photography by Keara Torkelson

Barnyard Scraps

Casey Simoneau, Casey Wright and Paula Bowlin proudly take a seat in front of the Bauer Building.

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who rode and raced multiple BSA and Triumph bikes. For Joey, the patience, care, and artistry it takes to restore these rare, vintage bikes for which parts are scarce and sometimes even impossible to find is where his passion lies.

More striking than the nostalgia and technical challenges is the history within their relationship of this business and these bikes. Tammi recalls how she and Joey were introduced to each other by mutual friends who themselves were involved with this business.

“They didn’t even try to hide the fact that they were setting me up, but they really did know what they were doing,” she says!

Where the bikes are concerned, Tammi refers to her father when explaining how intimately these bikes are a part of their life:

“Joey completely restored a bike for me, a BSA, for an anniversary. It was just like the one I remember my Dad riding. They never met but they would have been two peas in a pod.”

Tammi walks through the garage to the stock room full of unique and specialist parts: nuts, bolts, plugs, and a variety of other auxiliary parts are all painstakingly inventoried so they are on hand when required for a restoration. She then walks to the back of the storeroom to a small workshop. It’s in a quiet corner of the building and the workshop is designed for more technical tasks. An engine in the process of being completely rebuilt sits in a vice but this is more than a technical space. Far from sterile or scientific, this room is a place where care, precision, and love are not so much the service paid for but rather the standard set by the Zibell’s as they engage in and nurture their passion. This room is also meticulously organized. Specialist tools hang on the wall, two bookshelves

“A missing nut or bolt can hold up the job for weeks, even months.“

–Joey Zibel

Barnyard Scraps

stand full of original manuals and specifications, and for such a small place it seems like a whole world could fit in here.

Joey is finishing a conversation with a new customer. He puts their mind at ease regarding the potential cost of the project. The level of consideration he has for his customers and his craft demonstrates this is not simply a business, stating in no uncertain terms;

“I won’t spend any of your money without speaking with you and explaining why,”

This is a relationship, a passion, a custodial responsibility and one that he makes sure that he directly communicates, making clear to the customer that this is not about money but the quality of the work that has been agreed to.

Joey joins Tammi in the garage and talks through the various projects in progress: three complete rebuilds, three more on lifts, and in the back room, a few more ready to begin working on. Some of these projects involve repairing or replacing specific parts, some of them are full refurbishments, requiring all major parts to be disconnected, cleaned, and reassembled, and others are complete rebuilds, with bikes missing parts as essential as wheels, and engines arranged in a specific area of the shop until they are ready to be promoted up to one of the lifts during the assembly process.

Joey explains the labors of working on such unique bikes. His extensive network of other enthusiasts provides him access to incredibly specific, and now unavailable parts, that are required for him to complete some jobs. With some being more available than others, delays can happen,

“A missing nut or bolt can hold up the job for weeks, even months,” he says.

This is an outstanding place, a remarkable business, and a credit to both the local community and the biking community. It’s a place where your passion is not only appreciated and understood, but shared completely. If you share Joey and Tammi’s passion for British bikes, then you will receive a warm welcome there at 820 3rd St, Baldwin City, Kansas, and without a doubt the next time you need work done on your bike, this will be the first place in your mind to go!

Locally Made Candles

Available at Baldwin City Made & Baldwin City Market

our Leading schools

An introduction to USD 348’s four principals

Baldwin City is lucky to have four principals of their schools who love their profession and where they work. Some have been here for years while others are brand new, but all of them have pride for the Baldwin City schools.

“There is a lot of pride shown when you are a part of the Baldwin City schools,” Principal Nicole King said. “It is an honor to be part of this atmosphere.” It is Nicole King’s first year being an administrator for USD 348. She is the principal of the Primary Center and earned her Masters Educational Leadership through Pittsburg State University.

“People from Baldwin have nothing but wonderful things to say about the city, the community, the schools, and the relationships within the community,” King said. “When the qualities of the city were shared with me, I was naturally drawn to applying for the position when I saw the job opportunity.”

While there are new administrators, there are also ones who have been leading the schools in Baldwin for longer periods of time. Dan Wallsmith, the principal of the Intermediate Center, has been a part of administration for fourteen years and twenty-nine in education overall.

Story by Malin Harris

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USD 348 Principals

“BESIC staff recognizes the role we play in developing our students to become well-rounded graduates ready to take on the challenges of the world,” Wallsmith said. “We take pride in knowing that their experience in Baldwin has positively influenced the choices they make as graduates.”

They all take pride in being an administrator for their school, but they have not always been a principal. All four principals taught a few years prior to becoming an administrator at USD 348. Wallmsith and King both taught multiple elementary grades, while Principal Brant Brittingham and Principal Derek Bland both taught Science classes.

“I taught about seventeen years as a science teacher,” Principal Brant Brittingham said. “I taught Human Anatomy, Physiology, Integrated Science and Biology.”

The principals of the junior high and high school help lead the students to become successful graduates. Junior high principal Derek Bland knew since he was in seventh grade that he wanted to become a principal. Both principals helped create ‘Baldwin Built’ in their school’s environment.

“To me, Baldwin Built means a student or a staff member has honed a skill and is able to share it with others outside of the school in a way that reflects the pride they have in Baldwin schools,” Bland said.

Outside of working for their schools, the principals have other things they enjoy doing and a variety of hobbies. Brittingham has an interest in fitness and sports, while

Bland enjoys being on his farm, woodworking, and motorcycles.

“I honestly have way too many hobbies,” King said. “I love to bake and decorate cakes. I find great joy in crafts and restoring old furniture or other items and my family spends time camping whenever possible.”

Two of the administrators have children who attend the Baldwin schools. Wallsmith has a junior, Anakin Wallsmith, and Brittingham has three children in the junior high and one at the Intermediate Center. They are proud to have their kids be part of the Baldwin City school district where the staff and students are all supportive and there for one another.

“It always warms my heart to see the care and love that goes into supporting each other,” King said. “When one person mentions a need, someone is always there to help. Knowing you have this kind of support from your staff and co-workers makes for a wonderful work experience.”

From Left

Nicole King

Primary Center principal

Dan Wallsmith Intermediate Center principal

Brant Brittingham Baldwin High School principal

Derek Bland

Baldwin Junior High School principal

Comfort Recipes local food

that warms the body and spirit

Story by Monica Brovont

Photos by Sarah Beth Houser/ Crush Model Studio

inter can be such a drag. Months of extra darkness, mind numbing cold, sepia toned landscapes, and endless muck from forgotten snow colors our tempers grey, if we let it. One potent weapon for vanquishing the winter blues is the food we choose to put on our tables. Cooking is an art and necessity in one package. Not only does a home cooked meal provide essential nourishment but also creative satisfaction and purpose. The aromas, the flavors, the sharing of work and the soothing away of hunger nurtures hope and contentment in the midst of waiting and rest. As a child, nearly every winter supper began with butter and onions. Sauteed onions still recapture the feel of a cozy home with newspapers, books and games, snapping candles and the security of family. The trending catchphrase for that is ‘Hygge,’ a Danish word, which roughly translated means, “invoking or fostering a sense of coziness, contentment, and wellbeing.” With contentment and well-being present, the lurking winter blues are left out in the cold. As we trek through another winter, let’s continue to create comfort and cheer gathered about our kitchens and tables. Some of the Baldwin City restaurants have shared recipes to help us do just that!

Sandy & Sydney Roller

Tomato Soup the Wooden Spoke

Next to money and genes, recipes are perhaps the most universal inheritance. At the Wooden Spoke, they connect four generations. JoAnn Arnold first purchased the established restaurant. Her daughter, Sandy Roller, bought it from her four years ago. JoAnn continues to have a hand in its operations as well as Sandy’s daughters, Sydney Roller and Sophia Byers. “Do you like it?” Sydney’s daughter asks. Her eyes sparkle as brightly as the Christmas lights she refers to. Like her mother, she is growing up in the heart of her family’s restaurant. Everything served at the Wooden Spoke, down to the tartar sauce and salad dressing, is made from scratch. “We have a big book that’s crammed with recipes from the previous owners,” Sydney says. However, this recipe is their own, one Sandy created.

MAKES 10-12 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 garlic clove

1 medium onion- finely diced

3 large carrots- peeled and finely diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup water

4 cups chicken broth

3, 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes

½ cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil salt and pepper to taste

Editor’s Note:

The fresh parsley and basil can be swapped for dried. If doing so, use half the recipe’s amount.

Economic Tip: At the time of this printing, it was cheaper to buy a gallon of peeled tomatoes at the Baldwin City Market rather than three, 28 oz. cans. The extra tomatoes can be frozen and used later.

METHOD:

Saute the garlic, onion and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir for a couple of minutes. Add the water, chicken broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for twenty minutes. Use an immersion blender to puree about half way. Add the cream. Stir and add the basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Grilled Cheese Croutons

MAKES 10-12 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

Sliced cheese of choice

Sliced bread of choice

Butter

METHOD:

Butter the outside of two bread slices. Lay cheese between the two slices and cut into bite sized cubes. Place butter side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake on 400º for about 7 minutes, turn pieces and bake another 7 minute or until toasted to crouton crispiness. An air fryer also works well for baking. Use to garnish the tomato soup.

Economic Tip: This is a good use for all those bread heels that everyone avoids.

Catherine Gerstner is passionate about supporting local producers for several reasons. “We grow all this food and the degree of food waste is sort of heart breaking,” she says. “Whatever we can do on a small scale, as a community, to limit and reduce that is good. It’s good for the planet and it’s good for people. We should have a food secure community.” The nutritional value is also important to her. “Food is more nutritious when grown locally,” she says. She sees incredible agriculture potential in this corner of the world. Not only is it possible to raise a variety of food, but with the proper methods, year-round as well. “One of the hardest parts about farming and growing here is the seasonality of it [the market] and not having much revenue throughout the winter months,” she explains. Wanting to provide a solution for this problem, she opened Safrin Acres Farming Enterprises inside The Nook at 703 Eighth Street. Its inventory includes locally raised meat, eggs, dairy, produce, honey, and the options continue to expand.

Additionally, she sells from-scratch meals that utilize local products. This Brussels sprouts side dish was created when she needed a use for apples she had on hand. It sold out before the main course as customers began requesting the Brussels sprouts only.

Safrin Acres

Farming Enterprise

Catherine Gerstner

Brussels Roasted salad Sprout

MAKES 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS:

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup or local honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste.

For the Salad:

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 oz. Brussels sprouts - trimmed dash of salt and pepper

1 onion - thinly sliced

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup pecans

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 apple sliced into thin slices juice from ½ lemon

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 400º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and dash of salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until crispy on the outside. Remove from oven and let cool.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the apples into thin slices and toss with lemon juice. Once the Brussels sprouts are cooled, slice them into thin strips. In a big salad bowl, toss together the Brussels sprouts, sliced onions, dried cranberries, pecans, Parmesan cheese, and sliced apples. Pour dressing over the salad, toss and serve right away.

Economic Tip: Feed the trimmed pieces from the Brussels sprouts to your chickens for a nutritious boost.

Mary’s Favorite Bumble

Baldwin City Pies

Berry Pie

Charlene Hannon

“Every memory in my head that’s great about holidays, or any time, has to do with food. Kitchens and all the good smells mean family to me,” Charlene Hannon says. She lives in the same house she grew up in, baking pies the way she learned from her mother and Aunt Mary. “All my family cooked a lot,” explains Charlene. “Aunt Mary did a lot of pies and this was one of her favorite recipes. It’s probably not original, but what is?” The youngest of three daughters, Charlene grew up with little reason or desire to cook and it was only after her marriage that she found an interest in culinary skills. Her husband, she says, was a pretty good sport about eating what she cooked as a newlywed couple. One summer she and her mother began selling pies at the Baldwin City farmer’s market. “I didn’t have a lot on my plate except for my kids. It was something I could do to contribute to my family but at the same time it was a fun thing my mom and I did together,” Charlene remembers. “I miss cooking with my mom. That’s how I learned my own little rhythm of mass producing pies.”

Charlene’s pies can be custom ordered or found at Baldwin’s Saturday morning markets, Wild Ivy Cafe on 715 Eighth Street, and the Gardner Farmers market.

Economic tip: When fresh berries are on sale, buy them! They can be frozen in a frost proof container for future pies.

Editor’s Note:

A mix of berries can be used but it doesn’t have to include every type listed as long as the fruit totals 3 cups. Rhubarb can be substituted with goose berries or left out entirely. Frozen berries and rhubarb can be used instead of fresh, but drain off the excess juice first. If using a pie plate bigger than 9”, add more filling. Be sure to increase the flour as well or the pie will not thicken properly.

MAKES ONE 9-INCH PIE

INGREDIENTS:

2 pie crusts using your favorite recipe

Filling:

3 cups total of fresh fruit: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, diced apples, and rhubarb

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice generous sprinkle cinnamon, or about 1 teaspoon.

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 425º. In a bowl, mix all filling ingredients well. Put into an unbaked crust. After rolling out the top crust, mark with a fork and lay over the top of the filling. Trim the edges of the pie and pinch crusts together. Sprinkle top of crust with sugar. Bake at 425º for 15 minutes, then turn oven temperature down to 350º and bake for 45 minutes or until the filling appears bubbly and thickened. Cool and enjoy.

backAALook Look

BALDWIN CITY, JULY - DECEMBER 2022

Danielle

Chelsy Ausherman

Maple Leaf Beer, Wine & Spirit Festival;

Jamie Davis

Amy and Jackson Wright all dressed up for the Festival of Lights Parade; Susan Sellers, Niki Manbeck, Jim Sellers, Peter Wentz, Brooke Wentz, and Cassandra Scott show off their winnings at the Rainbow Preschool Bingo Night; Rainbow Preschool shows their silly side at the Maple Leaf Festival Parade; Rhea, Evie, Matt and Lindsey Deaver enjoy pizza at Hometown Halloween; The Chamber of Commerce mural ribbon cutting; Britton Ediger and Doug Cheek feeling festive at the Festival of Lights Parade; Silas Byrd shows off his trophy from a chalk contest hosted by the Lumberyard Arts Center; Peach Madl, Barbara Hinton, Sharron Spence, Sha Harmon, Sharon Elymann, Jeanine Ross and Robin Johnson of The Shop located inside The Lodge pose during their ribbon cutting event; Potters Cottage School picking apples at South Baldwin Farms; Iliza Leiste and Vivian Venable at the Maple Leaf Festival.

Clockwise from top right: Kenzie Cooper, Emily Wright,

Maley,

and

take a break at the

Landen,

FEATURED EVENT ADULT ONLY CARNIVAL

In addition to creating publications for Baldwin City, The Maple has turned towards events. The Annual Adult Only Carnival on September 9, 2022 in Sullivan Square was the first of (hopefully) many! The idea of the carnival is for adults to feel like kids again. With the combination of over a hundred prizes, old school carnival games, facepaint and food trucks, the carnival was a hit. Not only will the Carnival of 2023 be bigger and better, there will be TWO! Don’t worry, we are still keeping it ADULTS ONLY, but we are adding a KIDS CARNIVAL, which will open up the following day for the kids and their families!

The Maple hosted an Ice Cream Social on the last day of school. Hundreds of people made their way downtown for free ice cream and activities. Make sure to keep an eye out for this same event, but even better in May 2023!