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to these people for contributions to the Kansas Sampler Foundation in 2015
(as of 11.18.15)
Added together, your support allows us to do our work to help preserve and sustain rural culture.
SUPPORTERS OF RURAL CULTURE:
Ginger Anthony, Ulysses
Hal & Eleanor Berkley,
Tescott
Larry & Marilyn Bolton,
Hutchinson
Rebecca & Brad Breault,
Bucklin
Ken & Eleanor Brown,
Coffeyville
Lisa Brumbaugh, Emporia
Joe & Judy Brummer,
Anthony
David Buchanan,
Hutchinson
Rex Buchanan, Lawrence
Bob Burket, Santa
Monica, CA
Chanute Area Chamber of
Commerce, Chanute
City of Liberal
City of Winfield
Mark & Kim Clark,
Hutchinson
Lou Clennan, El Dorado
George & Jennifer
Coleman, Wichita
Jettie & Mary Condray,
Minneapolis
Kristi Conklin, Kenosha, WI Ron & Judy Dayhoff,
Boulder, CO
Larry & Joyce Dick Trust,
Hutchinson
Dave & Lisa Dodson,
Wichita Kris & John Doswell,
Hutchinson
Jane & Felix Dreher,
Pittsburg
Neysa Eberhard, Newton
Tom Eddy, Emporia
Stephen & Kathleen
Fawcett, Lawrence
Daniel Fick, Liberal
Patricia Flores,
Northridge, CA
Jack & Peggy Flouer
Lawrence
Lon Frahm, Colby
Sally Frame, Kinsley
Rick Friedstrom, Topeka
David & Bonnie Fruth,
McPherson
Tom Gleason & Ann
Gardner, Lawrence
V.G. Gleason, Kinsley
H.L. Graves, Salina
Dottie Harder, Topeka
Rex & Siri Harrell,
McPherson
Cecila & Brian Harris,
Abilene
Susie Haver, Concordia
Heidi Hawkinson-Penny,
Topeka
Jerry Heinen, Valley Falls
Lori Heinen, Valley Falls
Paul & Dianne Heinen,
Valley Falls
Wayne Hemmen, Wichita
Cathy Herber, Ellsworth
John & Chris Hershberger,
Inman
Jon & Karen Huffman,
Newton
Lissa Hungate, Marion,
VA
Steven & Cheri Graham,
Manhattan
Lidia Hook-Gray, Liberal
Brenda & Rod Holcomb,
Overland Park
Ed & Marta Howe,
Eskridge
Mary Jane Hurley,
Concordia
Mary Joerg, Wichita
Nita Jones, Sedan
Kansas Heritage Center,
Dodge City
Norman Karlin,
Hutchinson
Jerry Kissel, Wetmore
Liz Knitter, Downs
Linda Laird, Green Valley,
AZ
Carolyn Lindsey, Wichita
Don & Jodie Macklin,
Hutchinson
Anna May, Wichita
Karol & Don McChesney,
Munden
John McKenzie,
Rockville, MD
Becky Ann McRae,
Herington
Melaney McWhirt-Vogel,
Dodge City
Bobye Montonye,
Hutchinson
Norman Morray,
Hutchinson
Connie Musil, Frankfort
Ellen Neufeld, Inman
Roland & Joan Nothern,
Glasco
Dan & Brenda Pace,
Hutchinson
Meg Perry, Smyrna, GA
Russell and Ralph Phalen,
Osborne
Laura Phillippi,
Leavenworth
Paula Phillips, Lawrence
Ramon & Eva Powers,
Topeka
Brian Pressnall, Bel Aire
Dean & Rita Pressnall,
Wichita
David & Sandra Procter,
Manhattan
Dennis & Gayla Randel,
Frankfort
Tony & Judith Reynolds,
LaCrosse
Trish Rose, Hutchinson
Ralph Rust, Andover
Safari Zoological Park,
Caney
Matthew Sanderson, Manhattan
Kayla Oney Savage,
Flush
Barbara Schmidt,
Independence
Gordon & Christine
Schmidt, Inman
Rachel & Randy Schmidt,
Eudora
Ron & Susan Schmidt,
Albequerque, NM
Doris Scott, Bucklin
Jerry & Jeanette Siemens,
Pratt
Don & Janet Shepherd,
Haysville
Barbara Shunn, Concordia
Kathleen & John
Slaymaker, Wichita
Diane Smith, Lenexa
Lynn Smith, Matfield
Green
Andrea Springer & Steve
Snook, Hutchinson
Solomon Valley Economic
Dev., Beloit
Jan Stevens, Dodge City
Phyllis Strnad, Scandia
Joyce Stryker, Waterville
Madlyn & Dale Swenson,
Concordia
Joleen Tammen, Pawnee
Rock
Ragnar Thorisson,
Seattle, WA
Tour Butler County
Michelle Wade, Olathe
James Welch, Salina
Dennis & Pat Willems,
Hutchinson
Warren & Claire
Willenberg, Wichita
Bill Wilson, Claflin
George & Beverly Wilson,
Lawrence
Riley & Sara Winkler,
Lawrence
Charles & Ina Kay
Zimmerman, Olathe
Also thanks to many of you who added a little extra to your Kansas Explorer Club membership
Thanks to those who contributed to the ERV trip.
If we've missed you, let us know!
$6,660 70% refundable tax credits still available
SUSTAINERS ARE THOSE WHO PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILITY WITH A MONTHLY DONATION THROUGH
AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL.
Thanks to these susatiners:
Eileen Robertson, Humbolt
Andrea Springer & Steve Snook, Hutchinson
Craig & Kelle Goodman, Ness City
Susie Haver, Concordia
Brian Pressnall, Bel Aire
Frank & Nancy Thompson, Overland Park
Chris & Sarah Green, Wichita
Rebecca Selgelid, Olathe
Diane Quantic, Derby
Mandy & B. Fincham, Beloit
Shelia & Don Lampe, Piqua
You can be a Sustainer, too.
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SECTION 27:
A Century on a Family Farm
by Mil Penner
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Order here. $25 plus tax and shipping. In this collection of brief, evocative vignettes, Penner traces the influence of pioneer roots on the present generation as he chronicles the transformation of the land from untouched prairie to productive farm.
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8 WONDERS of KANSAS GUIDEBOOK
by Marci Penner
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Order here. $25 plus tax, plus shipping. This timeless coffee table photo-guidebook showcases 216 destination places in Kansas but features the top 8 in each of the 8 categories.
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KANSAS EXPLORER CLUB
membership
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Membership includes 5-6 print newsletters a year. Information includes the latest that guidebook researchers Marci and WenDee see as they go to every town in the state.
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   Shop at locally-owned stores when you can. It's a win-win for you, the recipient, the store, and the community when you buy from independently-owned businesses. Gift certificates are a nice gift, too, from restaurants, bed-and-breakfasts (kbba.com) or other retailers.
HELP A SMALL POST OFFICE BY PURCHASING YOUR HOLIDAY STAMPS FROM THEM:
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Stay warm and shop with a click.
SHOP KANSAS!
Holiday list #2 for 2015
To get on this list, see instructions at bottom.
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NEW!
SCOTT'S HOMETOWN FOODS, Lindsborg
Send my Swedish specialties for a fun gift! Find such items as Glogg, Swedish Rye, Swedish potato sausage, cheese, krispbread, Swedish pancake mix, and much more!
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STRAWBERRY HILL POVITICA COMPANY, Kansas City
In the late 1800's, a group of Eastern European immigrants came to Kansas City looking for work in the meat packaging industry. They brought with them a traditional dessert known as Povitica or Potica (swirled bread). Gift boxes accent these beautiful breads.
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IBISwoman JEWELRY, Lindsborg
 This Amethyst and Agate necklace is just one of dozens available. Find handmade bracelets, brooches, necklaces, earrings and more drawing from a huge, global collection of antique, vintage and contemporary beads.
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NEW!
 HOLMES MADE SALSA,
It's not only home-made, it's Holmes made! Specializing in salsa, relishes, and fruit spreads. Gift boxes available.
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PAT'S BEEF JERKY, Liebenthal
Pat's Beef Jerky crew strives to make the best beef jerky in Western Kansas using various spices and smoky flavors.
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CHERYL UNRUH, Emporia 
Great gift for those of us who see the sky daily or those who have moved away from the state and dearly miss our long views and open skies.
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NEW!
FIELD GUIDE TO THE COMMON GRASSES OF OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, and NEBRASKA Hope
Iralee Barnard helps you discover the beauty and grace of our wild grasses. Learn why grasses along our roadsides are tremendously important, diverse, and interesting. With 415 color photos, a great book for Explorer travelers!
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FROM THE LAND OF KANSAS, Manhattan
The From the Land of Kansas program offers great gifts on their website that help show your Kansas pride. From aprons to wine glasses, handcrafted mugs to t-shirts, check them all out at the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: fromthelandofkansas.com.
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ALMA BAKERY & SWEET SHOPPE, Alma
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Alma Creamery is known far and wide for their delicious cheese curds. Now you can order online and have them shipped directly to you. From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/AlmaCreamery
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CASHMERE POPCORN, Topeka
Cashmere Popcorn has gourmet popcorn with flavors ranging from pecan delight and blueberry cheesecake to chili cheese and caramel cayenne. Their popcorn is great for parties or gifts. From the Land of Kansas Marketplace:
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COPPERLEAF GOURMET FOODS, Lawrence
The flavors created by CopperLeaf Gourmet will help spice up any dish and also make a beautiful gift. They can help with spice blends, pepper jellies and more. From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/copperleaf-gourmet
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Elsie Grace's has been making mixes that help to bring ease and delight to your holidays. Their no-roll pie crust will change your approach to the holidays and are sure to bring a smile to any recipient. Check out their products on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/elsie-graces.
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FINE VINES ARTISANAL KETCHUP, Leawood
If you think you know ketchup, think again. Fine Vines Artisanal Ketchup is changing the way you use ketchup. Tantalizing flavors include coffee, grill smoke and Sriracha. Check out their flavors at the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace:
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FIORELLA'S JACK STACK BARBECUE, Overland Park
If you love the ultimate flavor of Kansas City barbecue, you can now get the seasonings, Bloody Mary mix and barbecue sauces from Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue sent straight to your door. Check out the products on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/fiorellasjackstack
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GRANDMA HOERNER'S FOODS, Alma
Do you love the flavor combinations that are created only by Grandma Horner's Foods? Check out multiple products on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace and have them shipped directly to you to use in your holiday dishes or for great gift baskets: tinyurl.com/grandmahoerner.
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HILDEBRAND FARMS DAIRY, Junction City
The unbeatable taste of Hildebrand Farms Dairy milk and butter is one of a kind. You can bring their milk home safe and sound with the milk carriers they offer on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace.
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JOSE PEPPER'S, Overland Park
If you've eaten at Jose Peppers you know they focus on flavors in their dishes. Now you can bring those flavors to your kitchen through their products available online. From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/josepeppers
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KANSAS FARM BUREAU, Manhattan
The Kailey's ag adventure stories are a great way to help bring the farm into any living room. Find a compilation of many of the books available from Kansas Farm Bureau on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/nwchyco
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KLING FAMILY ORCHARDS, Pittsburg
Kling Family Orchards has found a way to capture your favorite Kansas scents in soy candles. These candles make the perfect gift this holiday season and can be ordered on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/klingfamily
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LITTLE APPLE BREWING COMPANY, Manhattan
Not sure what to get for that special someone this holiday season? What about a gift certificate from Little Apple Brewing Company? They fit any budget. Order them through the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/littleapplebrewery
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LOUISBURG CIDER MILL, Louisburg
Did you know that Louisburg Cider Mill makes cider, Lost Trail Root Beer, apple butter and more? Learn about their products on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/cidermill
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MUSHRUSH FAMILY MEATS, Strong City
If you are searching for great tasting Kansas beef, look no further than Mushrush Family Meats on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace. Have meats shipped directly: tinyurl.com/mushrush
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NU LIFE MARKET, Scott City
Do you or someone you care about suffer from a food allergy? Great news from southwest Kansas. Nu Life Market has created gluten-free flour and sunflower spreads that give you new, high-quality options. Their products are now available on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/nulifemarket.
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ORIGINAL JUAN SPECIALTY FOODS, Kansas City
Original Juan Specialty Foods create bold flavors that will take your dish, party or gift to the next level. Find their products on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/original-juan
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 PET-DELIGHTS, Topeka
Don't forget your four legged friends at the holidays. Check out the handmade treats from Pet-Delights in Topeka. They have just what you need for your dogs to celebrate this holiday season. Their products are available on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/petdelights
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Love the taste of peppernuts but don't want to hassle with making them? You're in luck! Prairie Harvest in Newton makes them for you. Great for holiday gifts. Find out more on the Marketplace: tinyurl.com/prairieharvest
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 RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS, Louisburg For more than 20 years Rabbit Creek Products has been creating delicious dry mixes for you. They've got everything from brownies to dip mixes. They make great hostess gifts of stocking stuffers. Find them on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/rabbitcreekproducts |
THANIEL'S KITCHEN, Kansas City
Want to make holiday cooking easier for you or someone important to you? Check out the mixes from Thaniels Kitchen. They have top-notch pizza kits including pizza dough mix and sauce and unforgettable pancake mixes. They are available on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/thaniels
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THRILL'S GOURMET KETTLE CORN, Burlingame
If you love the combination of sweet and salty, you are not going to be able to stop eating Thrill's Gourmet Kettle Corn. Order it online From the Land of Kansas Marketplace and have it for your next holiday get together:tinyurl.com/thrillskettlecorn
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Toffee and peanut brittle bring back holiday memories. Start your holiday off right with one of these two treats from Tonja's Toffee. Their flavors and the packaging will be the perfect combination for a your holiday needs. On the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/tonjastoffee
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WYLDEWOOD CELLARS, Peck
Looking for a unique gift for this holiday season? Check out Wyldewood Cellars elderberry products. They are now available on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace: tinyurl.com/elderberrywine
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This title features 45 amazing Kansas sky images by 16 of the state's leading photographers. Other products, too.
Proceeds from
The Kansas Sky book are being generously donated to the Kansas Sampler Foundation.
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For the Sake of Art: The Story of a Kansas Renaissance by Cynthia Mines, Wichita
For the Sake of Art: The Story of a Kansas Renaissance is a new book by Cynthia Mines that tells the story of McPherson County's extraordinary art heritage. The hardcover, full-color book is 132 pages and has 125 illustrations. All proceeds from book sales benefit conservation of the McPherson schools' collection. The book is $35. Fill out the form on the web site and submit, it will then take you to PayPal.
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999 Kansas Characters: Ad Astra, Dodge City by Dave Webb, Terry Rombeck, Beccy Tanner, artwork by Phil Buntin, photography by Craig Hacker
Share Kansas Ad-Ventures this Christmas! Give the stories of 161 Kansas Characters - adventurers, astronauts, discoverers, explorers, pilots, pioneers and scientists - 999 Kansas Characters: Ad Astra - first in a series of books featuring people who've given the Sunflower State its colorful heritage!
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JINKS TRADITIONAL FRUITCAKE, Columbus
Gerald Jinks' original recipe is still being used. Each fruitcake is carefully handmade using only the highest quality ingredients including Kansas-grown pecans. There are absolutely no extra fillers, mixes, citrus peels, or alcohol in our traditional cakes.
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Go to this site to find many more Kansas made items!
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Excellent selection of books by and about Kansas people, places, and historic landmarks:
*The Wichita Indians: People of the Grass
House
*In God We Trusted: Pioneer Stories from
Kansas
*Big Brutus: The Kansas Coal Shovel
*Teddy, the Ghost Dog of Red Rocks
*Little Ike: Dwight D. Eisenhower's Abilene
Boyhood
...and more!
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THE AMERICAN GRAIN ELEVATOR, by Linda Laird, Hutchinson
The American Grain Elevator: Function & Form is a rural gift for rural people who all have a good memory or story about Kansas grain elevators.
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KANSAS NATURE PHOTOS, Olathe
Nurture your connections with nature with a limited edition Kansas Nature Photo.
To purchase a photo click on the tab "Gallery", then click on a folder (Limited Editions) then click on a subfolder (Flint Hills (Limited Edition)), then click on a photo you like (the Flint Hills Burn at Sunset photo). At the top center above the photo there is a "buy" link that you can click, or, if your curser is on the photo, a menu appears on the upper left corner of the photo with a "buy" option. From there it takes you to the option to buy prints on paper, on canvas, etc. with a shopping cart.
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STICKY SPOONS, Hutchinson
stickyspoons.com
Well-known as Kansas Sampler Festival exhibitors, the Sticky Spoons product line is now available online. Order from a choice of 16 jellies, bread mixes -- or get gift boxes.
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Thanks for shopping Kansas!
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WHAT TO DO TO GET ON THIS LIST
If you are a Kansas entrepreneur, artist, musician, or author with a site where people can buy your product online, then send your product name, your name and town, a sentence description, and the web site to marci@kansassampler.org. Send $25 to Kansas Sampler Foundation, 978 Arapaho Road, Inman, KS 67546 or pay through Support Us online. Four or more shopping lists will be sent to an e-blast list of very interested Kansans. Approximately 1,600 open each e-blast and 360 of those click on to specific links.
You must have a link to a shopping cart.
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