2020 Explore Central Kansas
Silhouettes Rolling Hills Zoo Lake Wilson Ellsworth, Kansas Salina, Kansas Wilson, Kansas
Dala Horse Motorcycle Museum World’s Largest Czech Egg Lindsborg, Kansas Marquette, Kansas Wilson, Kansas A supplement to the Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter Page 2 Explore Central Kansas Summer 2020
Move Mountains Make Wetlands Summer 2020 Explore Central Kansas Page 3 Central Kansas transcends the historic BY LINDA MOWERY-DENNING Adventure with its acres of animals and some fried chicken and a homemade Ellsworth County I-R peaceful landscape. pie from Jayne Reilly’s Made from Ellsworth is a prime example of the Scratch at Wilson and have a picnic at here’s something about Central region’s history. Silhouettes of a saloon nearby Wilson Lake. The Ellsworth Kansas — even during a world- girl and other Old West characters line Steak House also offers “to go” service wide COVID-19 pandemic that the town’s plaza area, where thousands or check out the new menu at Orozco’s Thas turned the travel world upside of head of Longhorn cattle arrived from Portales at Kanopolis. Either restaurant down. Texas in the 1870s and were loaded can send you to Kanopolis Lake with Thanks to the virus, this probably onto rail cars for delivery to markets in plenty of good food for dinner. isn’t the best time to take that cross- other parts of the nation. This summer, because of COVID-19, country trip your family has always At Kanopolis, visitors can walk the many events, including Salina’s Smoky dreamed about. grounds that from 1866 to 1872 were Hill River Festival and Ellsworth’s On the plus side, the summer of part of Fort Harker, a major distribu- annual fireworks and Cowtown Days, 2020 might be the perfect time to tion point for all military reservations have been canceled or redesigned to explore the natural and historic won- to the west, including Fort Hays and meet safety recommendations. Other ders that seem to lurk around every Fort Wallace. events are in doubt as this is written. bend of the road in this part of the In both Ellsworth and Kanopolis, it’s But there’s still plenty to see and do in Sunflower State. easy for visitors to imagine the time the counties of Central Kansas. Our goal with this 21st edition of when Gen. Custer, Wild Bill Hickok So stay safe, stay healthy and explore Explore Central Kansas is to showcase and other Old West legends could be the natural and historic wonders of the region’s attractions, especially those seen on the streets. home. And don’t forget your masks. that lend themselves to social distanc- Through their museums, cemeteries ing. and other sites, Abilene and Hays also Linda Mowery-Denning is editor/publish- Central Kansas is home to two beau- have much to contribute to the western er of the Ellsworth County Independent and tiful lakes — Wilson and Kanopolis. story. Marquette Tribune. Her e-mail address is There’s also the Rolling Hills Wildlife Restaurants also are abundant. Grab [email protected]
Duggan and Wilson have their eyes on their favorite ice cold beer in the beer cave. To beat the Dog Days of Summer come down to Finke’s Retail Liquor and grab your favorite cold beverage.
*Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R Page 4 Explore Central Kansas Summer 2020
One Open bowling will be location, 1-10 - Friday and Saturday 4-9 - Sunday different HOURS: 4-9 Sunday - Tuesday 11-9 Wednesday and Thursday *All hours are subject to hours capacity restrictions 11-10 Friday and Saturday Visit Closed July 4th Lincoln & Main Ellsworth, KS 785-472-5571 Ellsworth County! *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R Classy Lady Boutique Women’s clothing, shoes, G C S and accessories ~ Your Hallmark Gold Crown Destination ~ for all sizes. We honor all Gold Crown certifi cates, gift cards & coupons Women’s Clothing Store • Keepsake Ornaments • Gifts • Jewelry • Offi ce Supplies 220 N. Douglas • Ellsworth, Kansas • 472-2277 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Sat. R’ C G S 211 North Douglas • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-3931 Follow us on *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R
Full Service Convenience Store! Ampride sandwiches, made the way you like, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. ELLSWORTH SERVICE CENTER We also do repairs FULL SERVICE REPAIR GARAGE AMPRIDE 954 Hwy 156 • Ellsworth, KS 67439 Hwy 156 & Kunkle Dr. • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-4782 24 Hour Gas Service
800-491-3157 or 785-472-3157*Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R Hours: Mon - Sat 5:30 am to 9 pm / Sun 7 am to 8 pm
Come See Our History
Hodgden House Museum Complex 104 West South Main, Ellsworth Fort Harker Complex 303 West Ohio St., Kanopolis
Summer Hours – Open Tues. - Sat. - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sundays – by prior appointment. Call Ellsworth Complex - 785-472-3059 Call Fort Harker Complex - 785-472-5733 For more information call 785-472-3059 *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R SUMMER 2020 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS PAGE 5 Ellsworth and Kanopolis combine past and present t has been more than a century since Ellsworth is home to Wild Bill Hickok, Gen. Custer and Robson’s Card & Gift other Old West legends walked the Shop, which offers streetsI of Ellsworth and Fort Harker, now the largest selection the City of Kanopolis. Many say you can of Hallmark still feel that history as you walk the streets cards and gifts in this of modern-day Ellsworth and Kanopolis, region. Owners Ken and small rural communities filled with friendly Alice Robson value merchants, interesting attractions and good customer service. dining. Robson’s Card & Gift Shop in downtown Information: Ellsworth Ellsworth has the largest selection of Area Chamber of Hallmark cards and gifts in the region. Commerce, Across the street is The Classy Lady, which (785) 472-4071. offers women’s clothing and accessories for all ages and sizes. The store also has great courses in central Kansas. Information: (785) 427-5571 or sales. Information: (785) 472-4236. gambinospizza.com
Other attractions: Ellsworth Historical Plaza Walking Tour Ellsworth Steak House Hodgden House Museum Complex — — Sample the flavor of Ellsworth’s cattle- You can’t go wrong with a steak at the There is no end to the displays on the town past as you stroll the plaza area, Ellsworth Steak House, intersection of Kansas museum grounds in the south part of where the drovers of the 1860s delivered Highways 140 and 156. Or how about a serv- Ellsworth. You’ll find a livery stable, one- their cattle for shipment to other parts of ing of the restaurant’s popular brisket or room schoolhouse, Baptist Church, a 1911 the country. The history of this time is told prime rib. caboose and much more. The Ellsworth through a series of silhouettes, most of Most dinner items are available familystyle. Owners Rick and Tina Davis work overtime to County Historical Society also opened has them modeled after local residents you might run into during your visit. make sure everything is just right. And don’t for- a research center on the grounds for those get to ask Rick about his experiences as a profes- interested in exploring Ellsworth’s past in sional soccer player. Gambino’s — more detail. More history can be found at Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. When the kids come home from college, one the Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum at Curbside pickup only. Kanopolis. of the first places they head is Gambino’s for Information: (785) 472-3043. Ellsworth hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Italian breadsticks. They’re awesome! So are Tuesday through Saturday. the pizzas and sandwiches. Paden’s — Information: (785) 472-3059. Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 11 A friend stops in this downtown restau- a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. rant once a month and orders Mexican food Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course — and 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and a piece of homemade pie. Barbecue also This is one of the finest nine-hole golf Friday and Saturday; and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. is on the menu at Padens.
DROVERS COIN & EXCHANGE DEALER IN SILVER, GOLD, RARE COINS & CURRENCY
T 73 1, W73`73 1, FJ3 1: S7*J`B F `7JY 121 N. Douglas • Ellsworth, KS In front of the Drovers Coin Shop M7 121 N Douglas Ave, Ellsworth D C`71 H DB 785-472-1340 *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R M`3 1 TG 3 1 At the American Legion PG`7: 785-531-2474 OR Parking Lot on Hwy 40 C7YY: 785-201-8812 Page 6 Explore Central Kansas Summer 2020
Wilson Czech Capital of Kansas isitors often pull off Ryan and Tatum O’Neal. The hotel Interstate 70, north of restaurant also is open, both the Wilson, to have their photo main dining room and the patio, Vtaken with the World’s Largest with the basement bar area sched- Handpainted Czech Egg, at left. uled to reopen in the near future. Here’s our advice: Don’t just get You also can rent bicycles at the back in your car and return to the hotel. highway. There’s still plenty to see As Explore Central Kansas went and experience in the Czech Capital to press, organizers had yet to make of Kansas. a decision on the town’s annual After Before you even get to Wilson, Harvest Czech Festival, which tradi- stop at Kansas Originals Market and tionally is the last weekend in July. Gallery, north of town on Kansas But an overnight stop — or even Highway 232, also known as the longer — is worth your time, with Post Rock Scenic Byway, which links or without the festival. Wilson and Lucas. Many of the In addition to the limestone build- state’s best artists and crafters have ings, stop for a homemade snack at their work for sale here. Wilson Family Foods. Or have a Once you’re in town, take a stroll meal at one of the other local restau- and inspect Wilson’s impressive rants, including Grandma’s Soda limestone buildings and architecture. Shop, which features an old-fash- The gem of downtown Wilson is ioned soda fountain. They’re all the beautifully restored landmark good. And don’t forget to take home Midland Railroad Hotel, which pro- a souvenir. vided the backdrop for parts of the Call Wilson City Hall, 1973 movie, “Paper Moon,” with (785) 658-2272, for information.
With COVID-19, plans for the 2020 Czech Festival are up in the air as of May 29, 2020. Please call us at 785.658.2272; email [email protected]; follow us on facebook; or czech out our website wilsonczechfest.com for updates. Summer 2020 Explore Central Kansas Page 7
Expect the Unexpected in Lucas Ks at the Garden of Eden @ Kansas & 2nd
Visit the unique S. P. DINSMOOR’S CABIN HOME & ROY AND CLARA GARDEN OF EDEN MILLER’S PARK community of Lucas! Contact @ 785-525-6395 or www.gardenofedenlucas.org for informaon & tours. GRASSROOTS ART While you’re in Lucas, CENTER stop by and see us! Self-taught, Recycled, Outsider Art Ordinary People Extraordinary Art • Tractor Tire Service • Propane Celebrating 25 years with a retrospective • Oil Filter Changes exhibit of artwork from our permanent collection – starting November 2020 ® • Convenience Store
Admission Charged Main Street, Lucas, KS • www.grassrootsart.net Home Oil Service & Grocery Store 785-525-6118 K-18 Highway • Lucas, Kansas • 785-525-6366 *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R
%$1. .>EF
23(1 &RPH9LVLWa&RPH6KRSa&RPH/LYH /XFDV$UHD&KDPEHURI&RPPHUFH ZZZ/XFDV.DQVDVFRPOXFDVFRF#ZWFLZHEFRP Page 8 Explore Central Kansas Summer 2020
Lucas/Russell/Hays/Great Bend You’ll want more than a day here’s nothing wrong with being Russell holds the distinction of being the Other attractions: weird in Lucas. In fact, the Russell former home of two retired U.S. senators. Grassroots Art Center, Lucas — This County community of a little more Bob Dole, former Senate majority leader, museum has been open since 1995 and thanT 400 encourages weird. unsuccessfully challenged Bill Clinton for occupies three turn-of-the century native The town is known as the Grassroots Art the White House in 1996. The late Arlen limestone buildings on the town’s main Capital of Kansas. It’s home to a communi- Specter, who lived in Russell as a boy, rep- street. You’ll find the works of individuals, ty-based, first-run movie theater and resented Pennsylvania for many years. who like Samuel Perry Dinsmoor, devel- unique art experiences. A carved limestone bust of Dole can be oped creative environments as an expres- What student in Central Kansas hasn’t found on the courthouse square, 401 N. sion of their innermost dreams and visions. hopped on a school bus for a field trip to Main St. The square also is where Dole Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Garden of Eden, a concrete wonder returned to Russell in 1976 as the running Monday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. that makes the town’s public Bowl Plaza mate of Republican candidate for president Sunday. seem almost understated? What’s Bowl Gerald Ford. Information: (785) 525-6118. Plaza, you ask? Bowl Plaza is an amazing And, as long as you’re in the neighborhood, work of mosaic art that looks like a toilet drive a few miles to the west into Ellis County Deines Cultural Center, Russell — covered with “bling” inside and out. The and tour the amazing churches the Volga This downtown attraction is a non-profit women’s room is decorated in all things Germans built to celebrate God and their educational resource that enriches local cul- “girlie” and the men’s room is decorated Catholic faith. The best known is the Basilica tural life by providing artistic exhibits and with “manly” things. One of the world’s of St. Fidelis or the Cathedral of the Plains, as activities, musical events and concerts, edu- most artsy public restrooms, as the resi- it is more commonly called. cational and historic programs. Free dents of Lucas will tell you. Or head to Great Bend to enjoy the wildlife admission and accessibility to those with Lucas may be the most original town in at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. disabilities. Open afternoons Tuesday Russell County, but it isn’t the only com- Great Bend also is home to the Brit Spaugh through Sunday. munity with things to do and people to see. Zoo. See Page 2 for a list of attractions. Information: (785) 483-3742.
Available for Catering and Family Banquets. Lounge opens at 5 PM
Gift Cards Available! Meridy’s restaurant & lounge Full Menu - Daily Buffet - Open - 6 AM - 10 PM - M. - Sat., Sun. - 7 AM - 9 PM South Highway 281 • Russell, KS • 785-483-4300/785-483-2635 Visit Beautiful Western Kansas! *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R The Basilica of St. Fidelis “The Cathedral of the Plains”
The presence of this large church on the Plains of Kansas is a lasting testimony to the faith and hard work of a people whose roots go deep into the soil of this farming community of Victoria. Come see the beauty of this church, “Pickin’ at the Deines” A monthly acoustic and you will see why it was named jam session every one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas! 3rd Sunday of Free *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R the month Admission! 601 10th Street • Victoria, KS • 785-735-2777 www.st delischurch.com Summer 2020 Explore Central Kansas Page 9
The top two photos reflect the rugged beauty of Wilson Lake. The two lower photos feature Kanopolis Lake. Kanopolis State Park also manages nearby Mushroom Rock State Park, a picnic area with unusual geologic formations that amaze first-time and return visitors alike. Information: (785) 658-2465 (Wilson); (785) 546-2565 (Kanopolis).
Water and so much more entral Kansas and the scenic Smoky songbirds, and furbearers. Hills are home to Kanopolis and From the towering Dakota sandstone Wilson lakes. bluffs to the caves and crevices of CWilson is considered by many to be the Horsethief Canyon, Kanopolis and the sur- most beautiful in the state with its rugged rounding area also offer rugged beauty and shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and stunning vistas. The park is split into two rocky outcrops. The park and surrounding areas north and south of the dam and there wildlife area offer the opportunity to view are two federal parks, as well. Kanopolis and photograph deer, pheasant, waterfowl, offers more than 30 miles of trails. Page 10 Explore Central Kansas Summer 2020 Recipes of Central Kansas entral Kansas is a tapestry of cul- bage. Some cooks also stir in a can of tures — the Volga Germans of cream of mushroom soup into the filling. Ellis County, the Czechs of Wilson, We can’t speak for everyone, but in my theC Swedes of Marquette and Lindsborg, husband’s family — sauerkraut was a valid the Mexicans of Kanopolis. ingredient in almost any dish. Cream of They all have one thing in common, mushroom soup, not so much. great food. We thought it would be fun to feature some of the recipes that define a Kolaches few of the towns in this edition. Ingredients Spoiler Alert — Several restaurants • 2/3 cup milk (2 percent or higher is across the region also offer local dishes. best) Gella’s in downtown Hays serves green • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast bean and dumpling soup, Made from • 2 tablespoons sugar Scratch in Wilson offers kolaches, • 2 cups all-purpose flour Orozco’s Portales at Kanopolis has the • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted best Mexican food around, the name of minutes. Mix in milk, sugar, margarine, eggs, salt, baking powder, and 1/2 of the • 2 large egg yolk the Swedish Crown at Lindsborg says it • 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon fine salt all. flour. Beat until smooth; add shortening and remaining flour until dough pulls Or check out the cookbooks at Salina’s Filling: Smoky Hill Museum gift store, Kansas together. Place in oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. • 6 prunes Originals at Wilson and other area shops. • 1 tablespoon honey • 4 scoops very thick apricot preserves The recipes: Filling: In a large skillet, brown hamburger and • 3 ounces cream cheese, at room tem- perature sausage together. Drain, saving drippings Bierocks — • 1 tablespoons powdered sugar in the skillet, and set aside. Ingredients Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute •Sweet dough: For the egg wash: onion, garlic, salt, lemon pepper, and mus- •2 cups warm water • 1 beaten egg tard for 1 to 2 minutes. •2 (.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast • splash of heavy cream (or milk) Add the cup of water, cabbage, and meat •1/2 cup milk •3/4 cup sugar mixture. Simmer 30 minutes. Instructions •1/4 cup margarine, softened Drain any excess fluid. Cool until luke- 1. First: make the 3 different fillings. If •2 eggs warm-about the same time it takes the you want all of the kolaches to have the •2 teaspoons salt dough to rise. same flavor, triple one of the filling recipes. •8 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2. For the prune filling: combine the •1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder cookie sheet with non-stick spray. prunes in a small saucepan with the •1/2 cup shortening Punch down dough and divide (20 piec- honey, and add enough water to barely •Filling: es for appetizers; 10 pieces for entrees). cover the prunes. Boil, stirring occasional- •1 pound ground beef Roll each piece of dough into a 1/8- ly, for about 10 minutes. Mash them with •1 pound German sausage-casings 1/4-inch thick square on a lightly floured a fork as they cook. They’re done when removed surface and add filling (2 to 3 tablespoons most of the water is evaporated and it’s •2 tablespoons olive oil for appetizers; 4 to 5 tablespoons for thicker than jam. Set aside to cool. •1 medium onion, finely chopped entrees). 3. For the apricot filling: no work neces- •2 cloves garlic, minced Fold corners to the center and pinch to sary! Just have the apricot preserves ready •3 tablespoons salt seal edges. Place on prepared cookie sheet in a small bowl. •1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper with pinched edges down. Let rise for 1 4. For the cream cheese filling: stir •2 tablespoons prepared mustard hour. If desired, brush dough with melted together the room temp cream cheese •1 head cabbage, shredded (not diced or butter or egg wash (1 egg white with 2 with the powdered sugar until smooth. chopped) tablespoons water). Set aside. •1 cup water 5. Next, make the kolaches: warm the •1/2 cup melted butter Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 milk in a microwave-safe bowl for about minutes, or until golden brown. 30 seconds until lukewarm. The target Preparation Brush with butter (if not already done) temperature is 110 degrees. Once it’s at Step 1 and serve warm. precisely 110, add the yeast, sugar and 2/3 Dough: cup of the flour. Mix together well In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm Editor’s note — My mother-in-law water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 often substituted sauerkraut for the cab- See RECIPES, Page 11 Summer 2020 Explore Central Kansas Page 11 Recipes Continued from Page 10 Guacamole Two tablespoons finely chopped white and let rise in a warm place until doubled onion (or red, brown or yellow) in size. One tablespoon finely chopped jalape- 6. In another bowl, add the melted but- no or serrano chilli (or other chilli of ter. Let cool briefly before stirring in the choice) (adjust to taste) egg yolk. Add this to the yeast mixture 1/2 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste and mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/ salt, and mix very well. cilantro leaves 7. Next, knead the dough for 10 min- Two medium avocados (or 1 very large utes: The best way to knead is to smear one) the dough away from you with the heel Lime juice, to taste of your hand, and then fold the dough Optional: 1-2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, back onto itself from the side with your deseeded and chopped other hand. Lightly flour the board and your hands as you go. At the end of 10 Instructions: minutes, the dough will be soft, supple, Place the onion, jalapeño, salt and half and not sticky at all. the coriander on a cutting board and use 8. Grease a bowl with cooking spray a fork to mash until juicy. Or do this in a and add the dough. Cover and let it rise to ensure the rolls are done. (In the test- mortar and pestle — grind into a paste. in a warm place until it doubles in size ing process for this recipe, I accidentally Scrape into a bowl, add avocado and (you can do this in the oven using the under-baked a batch and the kolaches remaining coriander, and mash to desired ‘proof ’ setting). (At the end of this rise, sunk in the middle, so make sure the consistency. you could cover it and put it in the fridge inner kolaches are fully baked before Do a taste test then adjust to your to use the following day. It will deflate, removing from the oven). taste: salt, lime juice for sour, more chilli but it’s okay). 17. Let cool slightly, and then tear apart for spiciness. 9. Next, you want to evenly divide the and serve. If using tomatoes, stir through. dough into 12 equal portions. I do this by Serve with corn chips. weighing the dough, and dividing it by Green Bean and 12. Roll each dough ball into a perfect Swedish Meatballs — circle (see photo). Dumpling Soup 10. Line a 9” pie plate with parchment Ingredients: Köttbullar paper, and arrange the dough balls in it. Two potatoes, peeled and cut into bite From the Recipe Book: At this point, I press gently on the dough size pieces Superbly Swedish - Recipes & to make a slightly oblong shape instead of Two cans green beans (one can Traditions a perfect circle (see photo). drained); use regular cut, not French 11. Let the dough rise until doubled One medium onion, diced fine 1 T chopped onion (you can do this in the oven using the Three tablespoons salt 1/3 cup bread crumbs ‘proof ’ setting). Place ingredients in pot. 2/3 cup water, milk or cream 12. Preheat the oven to 375. Add enough water to cover ingredients. 3/4 lb ground beef 13. Once the dough balls have doubled Boil until potatoes are fork tender. 1/4 lb ground pork in size, use your fingers to make indenta- 1/8 tsp allspice tions for the fillings. Go deeper than the Dumpling Dough 1/8 tsp ginger indentations seen in the photos (the Two eggs beaten 1/8 tsp nutmeg dough continued to rise while I was tak- Start with tablespoon of milk 1 1/2 tsp salt ing photos, making the indentations fill One teaspoon salt 1/4 tsp white pepper in slightly). One cup flour 1/2 tsp sugar 14. Next, stir together the egg and You may have to add more flour or splash of heavy cream to use as the egg milk to create the right consistency. Sauté onion in butter. Soak bread wash for the rolls. The dough is not runny, but very sticky. crumbs in water, milk or cream. Add 15. Divide the jam fillings between the remaining ingredients. Shape into small kolaches, and then brush with the egg Once potatoes are done, drop dough balls. Fry in hot butter. Serves four as a wash gently (try not to get egg wash on into water a little at a time and let them main dish. May be frozen in a casserole the fillings). cook for five to six minutes while it’s still dish and baked, unthawed, at 350 degrees 16. Bake the kolaches for 18-21 min- boiling. for 1 hour. utes, until nicely golden brown. Use a Add one quart of heavy cream. Let sim- Add water or gravy to casserole before toothpick inserted into the center kolache mer until broth thickens. freezing. Page 12 Explore Central Kansas Summer 2020
Groceries * Hot Deli Fresh Salad Bar * Swedish Foods
S’ H F Hours: Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM | Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 9 PM 215 N. Harrison St. • Lindsborg, KS • 785-227-2296 *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R
On your way to Kanopolis Lake- C Stop in Downtown Marquette! S Piper’s Fine Foods Downtown Marquette Full Service Grocery Store 104 N Washington St, Marquette, KS Fresh Meat & Produce, and Daily Specials from the BBQ Hut, Propane and Ice Vintage Ice Cream Parlor featuring homemade ice cream, OPEN: Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • Sunday Noon-5:00 p.m. grilled sandwiches, fresh-squeezed limeades, (785) 546-2271 • Steve & Mary Piper, owners gifts and more! Open Daily Visit us on Facebook at pipersfi nefoods Website: www.pipersfi nefoods.com *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R City Sundries Soda Fountain and Gifts 785-546-2234
Visit LINCOLN See what our community has to offer!
Two museums in An independent one historic building boutique shipping hand Marshall selected items all over the world! Yohe House Follow Us On 350 S 2nd St, Lincoln, KS Invites you to a special exhibit: “Moments in Time” Lincoln County Celebrating Lincoln County’s 150th Anniversary Shop Us Online
Historical Museum Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. RUG TORE USEUM 216 W. Lincoln, Lincoln, KS D S M & 139 W. Lincoln Ave. POST ROCK SCOUT MUSEUM seirers-cloth.shoptiques.coml h h i 785-524-9997 Lincoln, KS 67455 • 785-524-5133 Jim’s Formal Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4 Master Cleaners 161 E Lincoln Avenue Wear 785-524-4752 Drop O : www.villagelines.com Tuxedo Rental 143 W. Lincoln Ave Mon-Wed Lincoln, KS • 785-524-5383 Lincoln, KS 67455 *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R Summer 2020 Explore Central Kansas Page 13
Marquette/Lindsborg Charm is the word of the day arquette and Lindsborg are Marquette Museum Complex — Lindsborg eight miles apart on Kansas Includes the Marquette Museum, Range Old Mill Museum — This complex Highway 4 and the state’s School Museum and Depot Museum. includes the three-story brick Smoky Valley MPrairie Trail Scenic Byway. Both deliver Hours: Weekend through October. Roller Mill, which operates yearly at healthy doses of Swedish charm. Millfest, and the Swedish Pavilion, which Here are a few highlights: City Sundries — A friend tells us the was prefabricated in Sweden as a Swedish chocolate sodas with homemade ice exhibit building for the 1904 World Fair at Marquette cream can’t be beat. Freshly made sand- St. Louis. wiches and wraps also available, all in this Kansas Motorcycle Museum — This is Information: (785) 227-3595. former drug store, where the marble soda a great place to learn about the adventure fountain dates back to 1901. of racing. The museum is devoted to Hemslojd, the Dala Horse Factory — Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Dala horses are a symbol of Lindsborg, and Marquette’s racing legend, Stan Engdahl. through Saturday, 12 to 5:30 p.m. Information: (785) 546-2449. more than two dozen of them stand down- Sunday. town. At Hemslojd — the Swedish word Information: (785) 546-2234. Marquette Downtown — for crafts — the horses are manufactured It’s almost impossible to mention and painted, giving each one a distinctive Piper’s Fine Foods — This is the defini- personality. Marquette without talking about its tion of a customer-friendly small town Information: (785) 227-2053. downtown. Volunteers painted the ornate grocery store known for its Swedish buildings from the 1880s and 1890s, potato sausage and more than a dozen Small World Gallery, 127 N. Main — planted trees and flowers and generally other varieties. The work of National Geographic pho- made this one of the most attractive Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday tographer Jim Richardson is found here, downtowns in the region. In recent years, through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. along with jewelry created by his wife, portraits of famous people have been Sunday. Kathy, and other artists. added to cover second-floor windows. Information: (785) 546-2271. Information: (785) 227-4442.
HISTORIC
Come and visit us! We’re just a short distance from beautiful Lake Kanopolis! MARQUETTE MUSEUM COMPLEX HANSON LINDFORS MANSION KANSAS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM QUIVIRA DISC GOLF COURSE 203 N. Washington Includes Marquette Museum, Range School 120 Washington • Open Daily 9 holes at the Marquette Pioneer Trail 211 East 5th • By appointment only Museum and Depot Museum, Open weekend 785-546-2348 afternoons - April through October. Visit “Beautiful Downtown Marquette” – Unique gift shops, art galleries & boutiques! Visit the website for Marquette’s Free Land Program at www.freelandks.com Proudly brought to you by: Marquette Chamber of Commerce
www.mfsb.com *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R PAGE 14 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS SUMMER 2020
“Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.”
Fred Bear
255 West Barton County Road Great Bend, KS 620-796-2133 Summer 2020 Explore Central Kansas Page 15 Art lines the streets of Salina oncerns over the spread When former Salina residents www.salinaartcenter.org/now- The coronavirus pandemic has of COVID-19 have come home, this is where they playing disrupted shows; however, forced hard decisions go. Buy ‘em single or by the Information: (785) 827-1431. many have been rescheduled for thisC summer in Salina. sack, the Cozy has been serving later this year. The popular Smoky Hill hamburgers — no cheeseburg- Stiefel Theatre for the Information: (785) 827-1998. River Festival, typically sched- ers, please — since 1922. The Performing Arts, 151 S. Santa uled the second weekend in Cozy Inn features a counter Fe — Hundreds have enjoyed Salina Community Theatre, June, was canceled, but will with six stools, but there also is being entertained in this 1931 303 E. Iron — You’ll be amazed return — better than ever — in an outside pickup window. deco-style theater since it was at the talent in Central Kansas. 2021. The Kenwood Cove Another hint if you visit the restored and reopened in 2003. Information: (785) 827-6126. Aquatic Park with its a 20-story Cozy — don’t ask for a burger Blue Cyclone tubular slide also without onion. Onion is part of will have to wait until next year. the charm of a Cozy burger. There is still plenty to see and Information: (785) 825-2699. We can help you with appliances do in Salina. The streets of downtown are lined with art Salina Art Center and Salina and much more! pieces. In fact, some consider Art Center Cinema — Both of the whole town an art gallery. these are wonderful additions All you have to do is explore. to downtown Salina. The center When all is said and done, offers exhibits from a wide area, that’s the secret to Central and the cinema shows movies Kansas. Explore. many of us would like to see, Here are a few suggestions in but can’t find in the more com- SERVING THE ance urban Appli Center 1900 S. 9th Salina: mercial movie houses. The cine- SALINA Sub “Where Everyone Can Aff ord Quality” ma also has started a streaming AREA Salina, Kansas 67401 SINCE 1962 (785) 825-6239 Cozy Inn, 108 N. 7th — service, which is available at *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R We’re Salina’s Only Retail Meat Shop!
• We can cut to order • We have a wide variety • We offer in-house smoking of hard to fi nd meat products of chops, bacon, hams, and • Seasoning and sauces sausages for the grill • We have a wide variety of • Custom processing of beef, chicken and turkey pork, lamb, goat, and buffalo
SMOKY RIVER MEATS 215 W. Kirwin Ave. • Salina, KS • 785-827-1311 M-F - 9 am - 5:30 pm • Sat. - 8 am - Noon
*Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R Discover Your
at Rolling Hills Zoo
Kid’s Country • Nature Playground Overlook Restaurant Outdoor Dining Over 120 Amazing Animals Waiting to See YOU! For a complete schedule of events, check out our website and LIKE us on Facebook!
Return of the Dinosaurs July 4 -October 12, 2020
Annual Corporate Sponsors: Spend the Night & Explore Salina!
www.rollinghillszoo.org 625 N. Hedville Rd, Salina, KS • 785.827.9488 • Open 7 Days a Week!