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Comment on National Orphan Train Complex – Concordia, KS by terry mcclure

terry mcclure — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:05:50 +0000

How do I go about finding emfo. on my uncle, George Patten? Foster son of Joseph Mcclure, Polk, ne. thanks, Terry McClure.

Comment on Land of Oz – Liberal, Kansas by Ed Dornig

Ed Dornig — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:34:17 +0000

My family passed thru the ‘Land of Oz’ several years ago. It’s good to see that Oz is still around to be enjoyed. My daughter, Bethany, was 4 at the time and ‘Dorothy’ was kind enough to take Bethany on a tour of Oz. We enjoyed it so much that we returned and took part in the OzFest the following year. At that time, Bethany, Laurie (my wife) and I attended a meeting with four munchkins and the grand son of L. Frank Baum. Later on the weekend, a tea was held by ‘Glenda – the good witch’, (Neice of Billie Burke) entertained children by reading a shot story. Dorothy’s House was host to a dinner held at the Mid-American Air Museum. Airplane buffs will enjoy viewing may unique planes on display. Two great places to visit when passing near Liberal, Ks. And, you will not ‘dent’ your pocketbook. Thanks to the volunteers at the gift shop for a terrific trip to Dorothy’s HOuse and the “Land of Oz’.

Comment on Mount Muncie Cemetery – Lansing, Kansas by Nela Bruner

Nela Bruner — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:11:38 +0000

I have visited Mt.Muncie and noticed a stone with five babies faces on it,,The names are Dr J.T.Weed and wife Adellia..all five of the children died within a day of beng born or the longest one lived 9 moths..there is one set of twins one name is Bueno Vista Weed..I just an so interested in why all the children died all were born a year or less of each other,Does anyone have any info on them… Please use my email address of you know anything,,I find this so very sad but interesting..From the stone it appears that Dr.Weed was a prominent person in those parts..Thank you for any help you can give me..Nela Bruner

Comment on The Dalton Gang Hideout – Meade, Kansas by Lil Wayne Its Good Lyrics

Lil Wayne Its Good Lyrics — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:19:34 +0000

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Comment on The Dalton Gang Hideout – Meade, Kansas by Trudy Vanduyne

Trudy Vanduyne — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:43:09 +0000

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Comment on Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery – Olathe, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:09:12 +0000

There is no comment about having to pay so it must be free to go in, not sure of the wine tasting, if there is a cost.

Comment on Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery – Olathe, Kansas by Samanta Carreno

Samanta Carreno — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:04:52 +0000

WOULD YOU HAVE TO PAY TO GET IN?

Comment on Fort Riley – Fort Riley, Kansas by James M. Forshay RA51470563

James M. Forshay RA51470563 — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:31:17 +0000

I had over 2 years of training at Fort Rileys “Big Red One”, it was very hard, but when the training was over, I was really proud that I trained there. Even today beeing av old man, i am still proud to have been trained by the “Big Red One’. Thank you for making me proud to be a “Big Red One” ‘American”. I was trained there in 1963

Comment on Fort Riley – Fort Riley, Kansas by James M. Forshay RA51470563

James M. Forshay RA51470563 — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:29:16 +0000

Comment on Chase County Historical Society Museum – Cottonwood Falls, Kansas by Arlene Ubert

Arlene Ubert — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:42:45 +0000

I am looking for information on the Julius Walle family that lived in Strong, Cottonwood Falls, or Bazaar, Chase, Kansas in 1910. Would appreciate any information you could get for me.
Thank You, Arlene

Comment on Boot Hill Museum – Dodge City, Kansas by Kim Shaw

Kim Shaw — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:52:07 +0000

My wife and I watch all of the old Gunsmoke and Palitn T.V. shows. We are coming to Dodge this fall. I think it will be fun. Kim Shaw

Comment on The Old West Comes Alive in Dodge City – Dodge City Kansas by dodge dodge

dodge dodge — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:50:45 +0000

thanks for discussion. This blog is looking so good. i am so much impressed to see it.

Comment on Land of Oz – Liberal, Kansas by MARQUIS MORRIS

MARQUIS MORRIS — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:21:22 +0000

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE wIZARD OF oZ!!!!

Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home – Fort Dodge, Kansas by Patrick Morey

Patrick Morey — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:20:54 +0000

One of my ancestors, a Civil War veteran, is buried in the Fort Dodge Cemetery. I found his headstone. I assume he was a resident of Fort Dodge. How would I find out when he became a resident and if his wife joined him there? Can someone tell me where those records are kept. Thank you.

Comment on Mount Muncie Cemetery – Lansing, Kansas by Teresa Wilson

Teresa Wilson — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:17:52 +0000

I am seeking information on two of my relatives that are buried there at Muncie Cemetery. One is Mary Elizabeth Nelson Carter born Jun 1884 and died Aug 1931,

The other is Linnie Hereford Kempt or Kent (our family uses both names depending on the section of family and although we knew her as Linnie, her given name could be Melinda or Linda, or another similar name) She was born 10 Sept 1887 and died 18 Feb 1920.

I would be extremely interested in an obit on either woman or cause of death, the section these two Aunts are buried, anything on the funeral cards, including who paid for the funeral, any siblings, family members mentioned, cause of death, the funeral home that handled the burial if any. I had respiratory failure, and am now disabled with a permanent tracheostomy tube, so traveling is just no longer possible for me. I would appreciate any suggestions and I can’t afford to pay for research, but would of course pay for any charge to copy and mail any information to me. Thank you, Teresa McCallan Wilson

Comment on Sedgwick County Zoo – Wichita Kansas by kima

kima — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:47:47 +0000

Don’t forget to bring your camera, then sign up as a user on their photo site to help support the Zoo!

Comment on Lebold Mansion – Abilene, Kansas by Doris

Doris — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:21:52 +0000

Sadly, the old mansion has been sold and public tours are no longer given.

Comment on The Quirky Offerings of Kansas by coffee bag

coffee bag — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:41:04 +0000

helpful post.

Comment on Alcove Spring – Flint Hills, Kansas by Regee

Regee — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:47:57 +0000

I really recommend visiting this little area. It’s actually quite pretty and the hills near the spring make for a nice little day hike. It’s especially fascinating to see the names that have been carved into the rock at the spring. There’s a charm to rural Kansas, and I think people could really appreciate the sites here.

Comment on Abilene & Smokey Valley Railroad & Excursion Train – Flint Hills, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:20:28 +0000

You can email them for instructions at asvrail@gmail.com

Comment on Prairie Museum of Art and History – Colby, Kansas by ashley

ashley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:35 +0000

i love this museum!!!!!

Comment on Lebold Mansion – Abilene, Kansas by Teja A. Gambel

Teja A. Gambel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:01:38 +0000

I grew up in Kansas, (Topeka) and traveled by this beautiful home for years as a child. I am so thrilled that this home is now truly loved by its owners, (it shows).
Is it still owned by Gary Yuschalk and Larkin Mayo? I remember reading about it around 2004, I think it was in “Victorian Homes” my husband and I plan on taking a trip into Kansas just to see this house and a few others next summer. I, more than anything would love to meet these two men. Anyone who would leave their
home ( I think they came to Kansas from California) and careers, to start a new life with a home or maybe because of this home, well I am in love with them both. I have always been lucky enough to live in Victorian or Neoclassical homes all of my life, until about eight years ago. I got very sick and had way more surgeries (25) than would be considered “my fair share” but that is just life, and we live it and make the best of it. Our goal is to again save a Victorian and live there forever. We have been fortunate to restore four very old homes in our marriage. We are very proud of doing it “right” from the bones to completion.
We look forward to seeing your beautiful home soon. Our thanks to you and your love of the past. Sincerely, Teja and Stan Gambel, Lincoln, Nebraska

Comment on STERNBERG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY – HAYS, KANSAS by L. Parker

L. Parker — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:19:15 +0000

A fossil found at Fossil Oregon sometime in 1960 is now in my pocession.
It is my opinion the specimen is not “one” but “two” infant Basilosaurs sea- serpents from the late Eocene period. One of the sea creatures is “intact” while only a chest cavity of the second remains set in stone beside the other.

As you well know, the Basilosaurs were world-wide once teeming ancient seas; Their length would have expanded 40-80 feet with a weight of 7 tons.

When research first began on these “two” fossils, I was almost certain the creatures were “sea-horses” as is similar in size and mass to what a modern day sea-horse might look like today. Further research turned more toward ancient whales in make up and appearance. I finally come to the conclusion the fossils are probably “infant” Basilosaurus sea-serpents.

An attempt to photograph the sea serpents is now under way. Hopeful with added light that a clear image of the two fossils might soon be developed for further research and study. May I also send you a photograph to keep on file for your records? Any feed back from professioanl paleontogists will also be appreciated.

In Research, Larry

Comment on Lebold Mansion – Abilene, Kansas by Jan Robinson

Jan Robinson — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:47:15 +0000

I grew up in Abilene and my husband come home twice a year to visit family. We’ve been through the Lebold Mansion twice and it’s well worth the time! Such a uniquely beautiful restored home!

Comment on Land of Oz – Liberal, Kansas by Land of Oz – Liberal, Kansas

Land of Oz – Liberal, Kansas — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:33:17 +0000

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Comment on Lee Richardson Zoo – Garden City, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:31:27 +0000

Your request for information on Penny has been forwarded to the zoo with a request that they let you know. Enjoy your visit to beautiful Kansas and the Garden City area!

Comment on Lee Richardson Zoo – Garden City, Kansas by Scott L. Lout

Scott L. Lout — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:23:00 +0000

To whom this may concern.

I am writing to inquire about a special elephant named Penny. I lived in Ulysses from ages 3-8. I am presently 51, and have special memories of my mother and dad taking me to see Penny at the zoo. I had planned on making a trip back to visit where I spent some of my childhood, and would love to see Penny if she is still with us. I have lived most of my life in the Beaumont, Texas area.

Thank You
Scott

Comment on Combat Air Museum – Topeka, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:58:08 +0000

Mr. Tucker,
I have forwarded your message on to the museum and asked them to contact you.
Thank you for contacting http://www.kansasbeautiful.com and allowing us to be of assistance.

Comment on Combat Air Museum – Topeka, Kansas by R.M. Tucker

R.M. Tucker — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:11:11 +0000

I am interested in knowing 1) the procedure the museum uses to procure aircraft for static display and 2) is there any volunteer work needed to the aircraft museum? I live in Kansas City, but would be happy to commute for the right incentive (non-monetary) What at can I do?

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Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:39:15 +0000

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Comment on Prairie Rose Rangers – Benton, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:56:46 +0000

I have forwarded your message on to the Diamond W. Wranglers and asked them to respond to you. Good luck, sounds like it would be a great deal of fun to be part of your group.

Pat Watson, Editor

Comment on Prairie Rose Rangers – Benton, Kansas by Bernice Mettenbrink

Bernice Mettenbrink — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:44:37 +0000

I’m the asst. manager and an escort for the York Fun Club in York, NE. York is very close to Henderson, NE, which is Orin Friesen’s hometown. I noticed that the Diamond W Wranglers – previously known as the Prairie Rose Wranglers – will be performing at the Double D Ranch near Ashland, NE on June 27, 2009.

I just wanted to make sure that Orin Friesen would be part of the group for this gig. I know you’ve had a name change and even though the above news article lists Orin as a member, I found some other things on “the net” that list someone else and not Orin. Before we advertise, I want to make sure that Orin will be part of the group that night. I would hate to mislead our travelers. Thank you so much for answering my question. Sincerely, Bernice Mettenbrink, York Fun Club, Inc.

Comment on Old Stone Barn + Other Sites – Council Grove, Kansas by Old Stone Barn | renaissanceinitiative.org

Old Stone Barn | renaissanceinitiative.org — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:50:01 +0000

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Comment on Wolf Creek Park – Vassar, Kansas by Wolf Creek Park | thinspace.net

Wolf Creek Park | thinspace.net — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:16:17 +0000

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Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home – Fort Dodge, Kansas by sean creevey

sean creevey — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:20:49 +0000

Fort Dodge was established in 1865 not 1859.
The first housing were dugouts with canvas roofs dug into the bank of the Arkansas River not sod or adobe.

Comment on Box Lazy A Ranch Retreat – Axtell, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:40:14 +0000

You can contact her at info@boxlazya.com.

Comment on Box Lazy A Ranch Retreat – Axtell, Kansas by jesse fifer

jesse fifer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:39:13 +0000

does this have a email to get in contact with the owner?

Comment on Prairie Rose Rangers – Benton, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:39:04 +0000

I sent you the link from Rand McNally to give you the directions to go to the show. We hope you truly enjoy the visit and let us know your throughts so we can share them with our readers.

Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Cedar Bluff State Park – Ogallah, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:26:05 +0000

Hi Nancy,
The celebration at Cedar Bluff State Park is called the Holiday In Lights. It is 7 miles of lights in the trees with other decorations for you to enjoy. The festivities take place Dec. 6 and 7th, Dec. 10 and 12,13 and 14. There will be hay racks for you to ride on to see the lights or you can drive your own vehicle. There is free hot chocolate and on occasion Santa even shows up for the kids! We hope you visit and enjoy the experience!
Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Cedar Bluff State Park – Ogallah, Kansas by Nancy Melia

Nancy Melia — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:03:14 +0000

I have heard that nexte weekend there is going to be some Christmas activities going on at Cedar Bluff and wanted some of the details please. Thanks
Nancy

Comment on Prairie Rose Rangers – Benton, Kansas by Gayle Thomas

Gayle Thomas — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:36:19 +0000

directions or address for the show I live in Marion, ks thanks

Comment on The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens – Overland Park, Kansas by Botanical Gardens Sometimes Forgotten : GardenFingers

Botanical Gardens Sometimes Forgotten : GardenFingers — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:53:39 +0000

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Comment on Ghost Tales of Holton – Holton, Kansas by Beth Cooper

Beth Cooper — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:39:17 +0000

Ghost tours of Holton include two haunted inns, the country club and the cemetery. tours operate year around. age 12 and over

Comment on Combat Air Museum – Topeka, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:14:38 +0000

Joe,
I have forwarded your email on to the museum and requested they contact you directly.
How nice of you to offer these items, hopefully they will go to a good home.

Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Combat Air Museum – Topeka, Kansas by joe speer

joe speer — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:07:26 +0000

hello,,i several high quality framed an numbered photographs of all types of military fighter an bomber planes,,a freind of mine who was a big military collecter buff recently has passed,,so i now have a large collecection of these items,,i honestly just dont have need or the the room to house theses items,,if you are interested in this extencise collection please call me at 913-522-4687,,or you can e-mail me,,,these are very nice areial pics ,,they are also quite large in size,,,,,so if you are interested or know some-one who has interest please contact me,,thank you for your time,,sincerlly,,joe l. speer my e-mail speerjoe@yahoo.com

Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home – Fort Dodge, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:03:07 +0000

Thank you so much for telling me about your brother. It cleared up a question from another reader and I was able to provide her with a site to visit to get more information to help her.

Our sites are grateful for readers such as you who help us help others. Thank you again!

Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home – Fort Dodge, Kansas by Linda McCormack

Linda McCormack — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:05:38 +0000

My brother is a resident at the Soldier’s home. He had to go through his social worker at the Veteran’s Administration.

Comment on Lebold Mansion – Abilene, Kansas by Lynda Scheele

Lynda Scheele — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:14:01 +0000

I have visited many Victorian era tour homes, but none can compare in beauty or depth of collection to the Lebold Mansion. It is truly one of Kansas’ 8 Architectural Wonders, and I will add “A National Treasure.” The owner/curators are extremely knowledgable on Victorian living and decor and give a knockout tour. Don’t miss this on your visit to Abilene.

Comment on Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train – Abilene, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:05:56 +0000

Schedule
2008 Schedule

Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays 2:00 p.m.
No runs on Mondays or Tuesdays

Labor Day 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, thru OCTOBER 26, 2008
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
All trips are narrated

Special seating is offered, for an additional fare, in the engine and/or cupola of the caboose.
Fares (tax included):
Adults (age 12 and over) $12.00
Children (age 3-11) $6.00
Children 2 and younger: Free

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is Handicap Accessible