2016-17 Crawford County Visitors Guide

CRAWFORD COUNTY, KSCRAWFORD COUNTY, KS 2016 - 17 visitor guide

www.visitcrawfordcounty.com

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• EXPLORE • ENJOY

RELAX • CREATE • SCORE

Carpe Diem Great events and daytrips for everyone!

Mark, Set, Go! The Robert W. Plaster Center plays host NCAA & NJCAA Championships!

From Their Mouth, To Yours. The lowdown on local dining and nightlife.

ON THE COVERMural: “Pittsburg, Kansas”

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Oliver said his students learned a great

deal from the project. Most had never

worked on a large-scale painting, so they

learned about the process of transferring

a small design to a much larger space.

Beyond artistic techniques, the students

also learned a great deal about the

business of art, including working with

clients, making schedules and meeting

deadlines and budgets.

“The mural had to be finished and ready

for installation to make the Oct. 30

deadline,” Oliver said, “so we started with

a pretty detailed schedule. I’m happy with

the way the students stuck to the schedule

and made their deadlines. They should all

be proud of their work.”

Oliver added that working as a team can

be challenging for artists who are used to

the very personal expression that solitary

painting allows.

The students embraced the challenge,

Oliver said, and quickly organized

themselves into a rotation to accomplish

the work, which was done largely outside

of regular class time. Oliver estimates the

entire project involved more than 350

man-hours of work.

Downtown District Coordinator Jeff

Wilbert said the completed project not

only brightens downtown, it also serves as

reminder of the positive impact that PSU

students have on the Pittsburg community.

“The mural is a visual reminder that in

addition to adding to the local economy,

Pittsburg State University students also

enrich the social and cultural life of the

community and the region,” Wilbert said.

“It was great to partner with them on this

project.”

Located at 3rd & Broadway in Pittsburg, KS

A beautiful partnershipRon Womble

Downtown Pittsburg is brighter and more

beautiful because of the cooperation

between the community and Pittsburg

State University.

A new mural on the south wall of the Beck

and Hill Meat Market on Broadway is the

work of PSU Art Professor Jamie Oliver’s

Mural and Large-Scale Painting class. The

work was commissioned by Pittsburg’s

Downtown District Committee and

funding for the project came from a grant

from the SEK Art Fest.

Oliver said each of the 12 students in his

class submitted a design, based on a set

of criteria developed by the Downtown

District Committee. Out of many strong

designs, the committee selected one by

Luis Calderon.

The 12-foot-by-24-foot mural is actually

a collection of 4-foot-by-8-foot MDO

signboard panels. The students prepared

the sign boards and transferred the design

to the boards using the pouncing method,

the same technique Michelangelo used on

the Sistine Chapel. The completed work

finally came together when the mural was

installed by workers from the city’s Parks

and Recreation Department.

ON THE COVERON THE COVERMural: “Pittsburg, Kansas”

City Hall, 201 W. 4th St., Pittsburg KS 66762 Ph: (620) 231-4100 / www.pittks.org

Partnering.Growing.

Succeeding.The City of Pittsburg is actively engaged in creating a dynamic local economy by investing in local businesses and education. Find out how to grow with us.

With a State university, 14 parks, a growing trails system and a vibrant arts and entertainment community, Pittsburg offers a livable, affordable and active lifestyle.

Quality of Place

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Birds Eye View

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From Their Mouth, To Yours...

Need the lowdown on local cuisine & nightlife ?

We have you covered via Yelp®!

Crispy A salute to one of the

8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine! Crawford County Fried Chicken.

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Featured Articles: Carpe Diem By: Andra Stefanoni

Create By: Andra Stefanoni

Bicknell Family Center for the Arts By: Ron Womble

Plaster Center Gets National Attention By: Ron Womble

Explore By: Andra Stefanoni

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WelcomeWelcome Message • Photo Contest

RelaxHotels • Motels • Off the Grid • Bed & Breakfast

EnjoyUnique Finds • History • Must-See Memorials

TasteEats • Treats • Sips • Sweets

PartyWatering Holes • Nightlife • Sports Bars

MapCity of Pittsburg Aerial Map

Carpe’ DiemSignature Events • 2016-17 Calendar • Day Trips

MeetMeeting Facilities • Event Facilities • CVB Services

CreateFine Arts • Performing Arts • Music • Events

LearnPittsburg State University • Academic Programs

ScoreSports • Recreation • Events • Facilities

ExploreParks • Trails • Scenic Views • Outdoor Activites

ShopShopping Districts • Local Goods • Unique Items

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Scan the QR Codes whenever you see the “Birds Eye View” icon for a sneak peak of area

attractions!

Executive Director: B.J. Harris

Tourism and Marketing Assistant:

Miranda Eastwood

Produced and Published By: Pittcraft Printing

112 E. Rose Pittsburg, KS 66762 800.557.7471

www.pittcraft.com

Creative Direction & Design: Jake Rudisill, Pittcraft Printing

Contributing Photographers: Larry Fleury Eric Gudde

Derek Prestholt, Prestholt ImagesAubrey Jameson

Andrea McConnaughey Jake Rudisill, Pittcraft Printing

Harland J. Schuester Photography Lori Smith, FotoSmith Andra Bryan Stefanoni

Malcolm Turner, Pittsburg State University

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First Place - “The Great Gorilla” | Larry Fleury

Second Place - “New Friends” | Andra Bryan Stefanoni

Third Place & Online Winner - “Standing At Attention” | Eric Gudde

WelcomeThe Crawford County CVB Advisory Board and

the Crawford County Commission, welcome

you, your friends and family to our unique part

of Kansas.

During your visit to Crawford County we

encourage you to get out and enjoy a variety

of activities. Crawford County features great

attractions, inspiring outdoor recreation,

delicious dining options, superb shopping, an

eclectic arts and music scene, championship

sports venues and so much more.

It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for an

affordable, relaxing weekend getaway, or a

daytrip, a week’s worth of outdoor recreation

or sports, or a destination that features a

unique blend of history, heritage, art and

culture, you’re bound to find it all right here in

Crawford County, Kansas.

Administrative Office: 117 W. 4th Pittsburg, KS 66762 620.231.1212 | 800.879.1112 www.visitcrawfordcounty.com

Reproduction of this guide or of any of the photographs, maps, or illustrations contained in this guide, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from the copyright holders is strictly prohibited. For copyright information, contact the Crawford County CVB. The information listed in this guide has been carefully compiled to ensure accuracy at the time of publication. Information herein that was supplied by Crawford County businesses is subject to change without notice. The Crawford County CVB cannot, and does not, guarantee the accuracy of all information furnished and will not be responsible for omissions or errors. This visitors and tourism guide is provided as a service by the Crawford County Kansas Convention and Visitors Bureau. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions in the guide. Responsibility for performance of services will be with the individual business. The Crawford County CVB shall have no liability for any claims or damages incurred prior to, during or following the conduct of any business listed in this guide, and the reader agrees to hold the department, its agents and employees harmless therefrom. Visitors should verify hours and admission policies with destinations.

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“The Great Gorilla”- Larry Fleury

Larry Fleury has lived in Pittsburg, Kansas

most of his life with a love of the outdoors,

music, travel, brunch, and photography.

Fleury is proud to call Pittsburg home and

is often seen around the university taking

photos or jogging around the trails near

the campus. Don’t be afraid to say hello if

you see him “In The Jungle”. When asked

about living in Crawford County, Fleury said,

“It has given me so many opportunities to

grow, whether that’s personal growth or

connecting to the community as a whole.

The area has so much to offer, from a vibrant

nightlife, an active university, and plenty of

history to dive into and bring back to life.

As a photographer, I like to spend my free

time searching for all the beauty Crawford

County has to offer, and so far, I’m not even

close to capturing it all. It’s an aesthetically

beautiful place where you’ll always find

something new.”

“New Friends” - Andra Bryan Stefanoni

Andra Bryan Stefanoni has lived in

Pittsburg since 1970 when she moved

here from Kansas City at 3 months old.

Her parents, who graduated from PSU,

wanted to raise a family in a community

with a small-town feel but with plenty of

cultural and recreational amenities. Today,

Andra and her husband, Brad, a native of

nearby Frontenac, have chosen to remain

in Crawford County to raise their two sons.

When asked what she and her family love

most about Crawford County, Stefanoni

said, “We actively enjoy all the area has to

offer, from camping at Crawford State Park

to hunting and kayaking at the Mined Land

Area to participating in many of the area’s

fine and performing arts. We also love fried

chicken — just don’t ask us to pick the

best!”

“Standing At Attention” - Eric Gudde

Eric Gudde is a Technology Education

Teacher at Frontenac High School. He

teaches a wide range of technology

ranging from wood technology,

engineering, graphics, to screen printing.

Eric has lived in the area most of his

life. When asked about his connection to

Crawford County, Gudde stated, “Settling

down and raising two little girls has made

this county even more important. I feel

that I am called to live here, in Crawford

County because of the small town

atmosphere with a big town feel. It is a

part of me and hopefully I can be a little

part of it.”

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In the fall of 2015, the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau conducted a contest to choose the next cover of our official visitors guide. Photographers from across the region submitted hundreds of beautiful photos of our community. The top three photos were selected by an independent panel of judges. The top 25 photos were also presented online for a people’s choice contest. You’ll find the winners below, along with their winning photo. Unfortunately, due to technical issues with the winning photograph, it was unable to be used for the cover. In fairness to all contestants, we chose not use any of the submissions for this year’s cover. While ultimately, these photographers’ photos were not used on the cover, this contest was still an excellent opportunity to showcase the talent of our community and to forever capture beautiful Crawford County, Kansas!

The ScoopExplore area historical sites, cheer

on the Gorillas, compete in a

championship caliber tournament

or close a big business deal, then

rest easy in Crawford County.

Experience our hometown

hospitality from check-in to check-

out. The convenience of some

of the nation’s top brands, the

affordability of local and regional

brands and the friendliness of the

area’s best bed and breakfast, allow

you to find the rest and relaxation

you’re seeking in Crawford County.

RELAXRELAXHotels • Motels • Off the Grid • Bed & Breakfast

4020 Parkview Dr, Pittsburg, KS 66762 www.lamplighterpittsburg.com | 620-231-8700

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LODGING GUIDE:

HOTELS & MOTELS:

Comfort Inn & Suites4009 Parkview Drive | Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-8800 | (620) 230-0811 (fax) www.comfortinn.com/hotel-pittsburg-kansas-ks067

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites4011 Parkview Drive | Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-1177 | (620) 231-1188, fax | www.hiexpress.com

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Holiday Lodge2701 North Broadway | Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-1350 | www.holidaylodgepitt.com

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites4020 Parkview Drive | Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-8700 | (620) 230-0154, fax | www.lamplighterpittsburg .com

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La Quinta Inn & Suites (Opening Fall 2016!)2410 S Broadway | Pittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 231-8300 | www.lq.com

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Regency Inn & Suites4023 Parkview Drive | Pittsburg, KS 66762(620) 232-2800 | [email protected] | www.regencyinnpittsburg.com

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Super 83108 North Broadway | Pittsburg, KS 66762(620) 232-1881 | (800) 800-8000 | (620) 232-1881 (fax) | www.super8.com

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Himmel House Bed & Breakfast402 West Euclid | Pittsburg, KS 66762(620) 232-9497 | [email protected] | www.himmelhouse.com

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Off The GridCrawford State Park Cabins

If you’re looking for an alternative to

traditional hotel lodging, then try the

cabins at Crawford State Park. These

New Deluxe Cabins overlook the natural

beauty of the 500-acre park. All of the

cabins offer full kitchens complete with

stove, refrigerator, microwave, pots and

pans, dish ware, and utensils. The cabins

also offer toasters and coffee makers with

filters. The cabins are air conditioned and

heated and have bathrooms with showers.

The SHADY REST offers three full-size

beds, two twin beds, and a bunk bed. The

NORTH WIND, MORNING GLORY, and

THE LANDING offer one bedroom with a

full-size bed and a futon. The front rooms

offer a twin-size murphy bed and a sofa.

All cabins offer a grill, fire ring, and a

picnic table. The cabins are ADA accessible

and open year around. Vehicle permits are

required for the Crawford State Park. For

more information, check the website or

contact the Crawford State Park Office.

Shady Rest CabinShady Rest is a modern cabin, with central air-conditioning/heating and is located on the west side of the lake. It has a beautiful view and offers a year-round alternative to the camping experience. For those people who enjoy the outdoors but don’t want to, or can’t, “rough it,” the cabin is the answer. The cabin features easy access to the lake’s fishing, boating, and water-skiing opportunities, by way of a brick walkway down to a large dock.

North WindThe North Wind was the first of three new cabins placed on Evening Breeze Point. For outdoor enjoyment there is a fire ring, cooker/smoker, and picnic table on the patio which is a stone’s throw from the waterfront. A public use dock is available only a short walk from the cabin for cabin renter’s convenience.

Morning GloryThe Morning Glory cabin offers a spectacular view off the front porch which is a stone’s throw from the lake. The kitchen is complete with stove, refrigerator, microwave, pots and pans, dishware, a toaster and a coffee maker with filters. It is air conditioned and heated for year round comfort. The restroom is large and has a large walk-in w/c accessible shower. This cabin will hold up to five adults. It has one bedroom with a full-size bed and a sofa.

The LandingThe Landing has a wonderful view of the lake off the front porch and the patio has steps that go down to the waterfront. The Landing offers a kitchen complete with stove, refrigerator, microwave, pots and pans, dishware, utensils, a toaster and a coffee maker with filters. There is a breakfast bar that seats 4-5. The ceilings are vaulted with ceiling fans in the kitchen/living area and in the bedroom. This cabin will hold up to five adults. There is one bedroom with a full-size bed and a sofa. The kitchen/living area offers a twin-size murphy bed and a futon.

To learn more or to book your cabin at Crawford State Park go to www.visitcrawfordcounty.com/cabins

Alternative Lodging

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The ScoopOnce the coal mining capital of the

world, hard-working immigrants

from around the globe chose to

make Crawford County their home.

Today we are blessed with great

foods, colorful festivals, lively music

and monuments that reflect our

heritage. Our mining history and the

history of generations is on display

throughout the area. Enjoy uniquely

crafted memorials, museums,

and galleries or taste our history

with a stop at one of our delicious

food attractions. Spend the day

remembering or making memories

in Crawford County.

Unique Finds • History • Must-See Memorials ENJOYENJOY

1909 S. Rouse Pittsburg, Kansas www.psuvetmemorial.org | 620-235-4762

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Historical Attractions

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Mining HistoryAn estimated 10,000+ coal miners

worked in the Weir-Pittsburg

Coal Fields.

Birds Eye View


Many historical figures have given speeches

from the balcony of the Hotel Stillwell,

including William Jennings Bryan, Theodore

Roosevelt and Susan B. Anthony! In 1919, the

Hotel Stilwell served as a temporary capital of

Kansas when Governor Henry J. Allen came

to Pittsburg during a violent coal dispute.

In his offices at the Stilwell, the Governor

drafted the Court of Industrial Relations Law

which captured the eyes of the nation.

Hotel Stilwell707 North Broadway Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-1907 www.hotelstilwellkansas.org

McCune Osage Township Library & Museum509 Sixth Street McCune, Kansas 66753(620) 632-4112 mccune.mykansaslibrary.org

Miners’ Memorial & Immigrant ParkSecond and Walnut Pittsburg, Kansas 66762www.minersmemorial.org

St. Aloysius Church National Historical Site947 West 47 Highway Girard, Kansas 66743(620) 724-6281 www.greenbush.org

Big Brutus6509 NW 60th Street West Mineral, Kansas 66782(620) 827-6177 www.bigbrutus.org

Carona Depot & Railroad Museum6769 Northwest 20th Scammon, Kansas 66773(620) 396-8594 www.heartlandstrainclub.org

Cato Historical School House592 East 725th Ave Arcadia, Kansas 66711(620) 232-6944 www.catoschool.com

Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial TrailCrawford State ParkNo. 1 Lake RoadFarlington, Kansas 66734 (620) 362-3671

Crawford County Historical Museum- Pittsburg651 South Highway 69 Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-1440

The Miners Hall Museum701 South Broadway Franklin, Kansas 66735(620) 347-4220 www.minershallmuseum.com

Military Attractions

ENJOY

In HonorThe PSU Veterans memorial

features a one-half sized replica of

the permanent memorial wall in

Washington D.C.


Pittsburg State University Veterans Memorial Amphitheater1909 South Rouse Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 (620) 235-4762www.psuvetmemorial.org

Since it was dedicated on Memorial Day in 2004, more than 100,000 visitors have walked through the impressive tribute to all veterans._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Girard Veterans Memorial & Big Flag144 East Highway 47Girard, Kansas 66743(620) 724-9285

Dedicated May 4, 1991, the Girard Veterans Memorial and Big Flag is located east of the George C. Brown American Legion Post 26 outside of Girard.

Memorial To Kansas Vietnam Veterans111 East ForestGirard, Kansas 66743(620) 724-6351, (620) 724-6578

This memorial includes a granite wall inscribed with the names of all 777 Kansans who lost their lives in Vietnam, a UH-1H Huey Helicopter and flags of the five branches of military, a POW-MIA flag, Kansas flag and an American Flag. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Arma Veterans MemorialCorner of Washington and 5th StreetArma, Kansas 66712www.armakansas.org/veteransmemorial/veteransmemorial.html

This memorial was constructed and completed shortly after World War II. The names on the memorial represent local veterans who have served our country during war. The memorial includes flags from the five branches of military and the American flag.

Military Attractions

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Family Friendly Attractions

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Four Oaks Driving Range & Miniature Golf *Located inside Lincoln Park910 Memorial Drive Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 (620) 231-8070

Holiday Lanes2406 North BroadwayPittsburg, Kansas 66762 (620) 231-2222 www.holidaylanesbowling.com

Lowe’s Skateway2719 North Joplin StreetPittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-5688

Pittsburg 8 Cinema202 East CentennialPittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 232-2256Check listings for show times.

Kiddie Land *Lincoln Park Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 235-0382 www.facebook.com/kiddieland.park

Pittsburg Aquatic Center *708 W. 9th St. Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 232-3483

Hickory Creek Farms *426 South 30th St McCune, Kansas 66753(620) 632-4294 www.hickorycreekfarms.com [email protected]

Wood Farms *1122 South 200th Street Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 249-5223 [email protected]

Crawford State Park Beach & PlaygroundNo. 1 Lake RoadFarlington, Kansas 66734 (620) 362-3671

* Denotes seasonal, please check hours before making plans.

Educational Getaways!

William L. Abernathy Science Education Center947 West 47 Highway Girard, Kansas 66743(620) 724-6281 www.greenbush.org

Pittsburg Public Library308 North Walnut(620) 231-8110www.pponline.org

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Girard Public Library128 West Prairie Ave.Girard, KS 66743(620) 724-4317www.girardpubliclibrary.net

Monday 9:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.Friday 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Delicious Attractions

ENJOY

Butter Please!The Frontenac Bakery is a 100+

year old Bakery, whipping up

freshly baked Italian bread, dinner

rolls, cinnamon rolls,

and more!

A Century LaterIn 1912, Attilio Pallucca, an immigrant from San

Pellegrino, Rome, opened this Italian shop in

Frontenac.


Frontenac Bakery211 North Crawford Frontenac, Kansas 66763 (620) 231-7980

Freshly Baked Italian Breads hot out of the oven! Dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls and more!_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Chicken-n-Pickin Duling Family Dinner Theater16635 Victory Road Walnut, Kansas 66780 (620) 354-6483 www.chicken-n-pickinranch.com

Family dinner theater, serving up home cooked pan fried chicken and entertainment.

Pittsburg Area Farmers Market11th and Broadway | 119 E. 11th St. Pittsburg, Kansas 66762April - OctoberWednesday, 3:30 p.m. until sold out, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. until sold out. Girard Area Farmers MarketMay to October, Saturday mornings at the Producers Coop Farm Store, 300 E St John

The freshest produce in the county! All locally grown produce, preserves, hand made arts, crafts and more!_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Circle’s Pecans & Country Store2499 U.S. Highway 400 McCune, KS 66753(620) 632-4382 Hours may vary with seasons. Please Call.www.circlespecans.com

Grab a taste of Kansas! Serving a number of Kansas made products, and tasty pecans in a number of styles.

Signet Coffee Roasters206 S Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762(620) 308-5326

A coffee lover’s must visit! Locally roasted and freshly brewed coffee using beans from around the globe. Grab a cup or buy a pound, once you’ve had freshly roasted coffee, you won’t consider buying anything else!

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Pallucca & Sons207 East McKay Frontenac, KS 66763(620) 231-7700

Italian style grocery and deli, slicing up fresh deli meats and cheeses, as well as serving its well known Italian sausage and pastas!


Sitting on a three-acre site in southeast Kansas, the PSU Veterans Memorial Amphitheater is an impressive tribute to all veterans.

Open 24 hours a day, year round. No admission fee.

1909 S. RousePittsburg, Kansas

Photos and information available at www.psuvetmemorial.org

Visit the website or call 620-235-4762 for a list of

ceremonies or special events.

• entry rampart with seals of the five military branches

• half-scale version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall

• reflecting pool

• 250-seat amphitheater

• patriotic bronze sculptures

• Walk of Honor plazas with engraved memorial pavers

• dramatic lighting at night

• Kansas Medal of Honor Plaque

• handicapped accessible

• no on-site restroom facilities

(620) 231-7700

207 East McKay Frontenac, KS 66763

1912 N Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 231-5770

The Scoop Established by immigrants from

around the world, dining in

Crawford County is as eclectic as

the settlers of this land. Many of

our eateries offer flavors derived

from our immigrant heritage and

all of our restaurants reflect the

friendliness and commitment to

excellence our ancestors brought to

Southeast Kansas. Whether you’re

looking for a thick juicy steak, a

home-style breakfast, a taste of

nations, a light salad or a plate of

delicious fried chicken, just pull

your chair up to the table and get

yourself a taste of Crawford County.

TASTETASTEEats • Treats • Sips • Sweets

4001 Parkview Dr. Pittsburg, Kansas www.coltonssteakhouse.com | 620-308-5552

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wORLD Famous!

Crawford county features six

world famous chicken restaurants!

Learn more about these delicious

fry houses on page 22.


BreakfastBob’s GrillThis must taste local grill has been serving

the area since the 1940’s. Offering a unique

set up with the grill out front allows

customers a rare opportunity to visit the cook

and see their food being prepared.

Allan B. | Lakewood, WA

“I remember when I first bit into one of Bob’s burgers, fresh off the hot plate and dripping with cheese. Suddenly my world was filled with the sound of singing birds, spring breezes, and I saw in color for the first time. I reached the pinnacle of existence when I shoved the first fork-full of breakfast skillet into my watering mouth, and by the time I finished eating, my life had no further purpose. I was forever changed, and born anew with each subsequent visit to this great plains oasis. This place is a temple disguised as a hipsters paradise, with a 160 degree altar to the gods of umami. Seek no more, pilgrim, for Valhalla is here.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Harry’s CafeLocated in the heart of Downtown Pittsburg

Harry’s Cafe has a reputation for serving

some of the best cinnamon rolls & pie in

Southeast Kansas along with a variety of

delicious home cooked style meals dating

back to the early 1930’s! A sure taste-bud

pleaser for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Martin K. | Topeka, KS

“This place has ruined my meals for the rest of the week it was sooooo good. One of those perfect places that time hasn’t changed too much and the food shows it. Awesome cinnamon rolls in the morning, bread is huge and buttery goodness and don’t even get me started on the cherry pie. A REAL pie joint. I only wish I had more time there, as I saw the open-face roast beef sandwich land on someone else’s table and I am still dreaming of it. I Will Be Back! Thanks to the great waitress that kept my coffee cup full all morning!”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Otto’s CafeFamily owned and operated next to the

historic Hotel Stilwell in downtown

Pittsburg for over 70 years, Otto’s Cafe

serves up a variety of traditional breakfast

favorites along with a full lunch menu.

Lesley K. | North Las Vegas, NV

“Good food, great service, everything you would want in a small town cafe ...we will be back!”

LunchThe Mall DeliA staple for decades; a cost effective deli

serving up your favorite sandwiches, soups,

and bagles, along with their signature creamy

italian dressing!

Joshua S. | Wichita, KS

“ This is by far the best deli I’ve ever been to. The only thing more surprising than how good the food tastes is how low the prices are. A sandwich and chips with their amazing homemade... creamy Italian is under $5. So far I’ve tried all of the sandwiches except for the Combo (the only one that costs $8), and they’ve all been great. My favorite is the Reuben.”


Need the lowdown on local cuisine?


These staples are a must taste on

any visit to Crawford County.


Jo’s Gyro’sCrawford County’s only authentic Greek style

restaurant! A newer fixture in the community,

with a taste that lasts. Gyro’s, Shawarma,

Falafel, Hummus, and more. A must taste for

those who like the ethnic cuisine scene!

Johnny L. | Joplin, MO:

“This has become my go-to restaurant whenever I’m in Pittsburg...I have yet to find a Greek restaurant in this area that comes close to the quality of the food here. Everything is made from scratch, and they usually have an item or two that will only be available for a week or so, like lentil soup or baklava.

Most meals include fries and a drink for around $7, but for a little more you can get a different side like pita and fresh-made hummus or stuffed grape leaves, both of which are worth the extra money. Bringing someone who doesn’t like Greek? They do burgers, too.”

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Smokey Rack’s BBQWho says Kansas City’s the only place to get

good BBQ in Kansas? This hidden gem serves

up a variety of smoked goodness daily. Psst...

Don’t forget to try one of their famous Loaded

Spuds!

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Bambo0Serving up Springfield Style Cashew chicken

since 1985! This Asian style fixture has

grown from a small two table carry-out only

joint, into a downtown dine-in restaurant

offering delivery!

F W. | San Francisco, CA:

“Delicious food, good service!

I enjoyed it a lot!”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Lotus ExpressExpress style Asian takeout.

James R. | Evanston, IL:

“Definitely the best Chinese food in Pittsburg. If your plan is the drive thru you will definitely wait awhile but if you go inside service is normally fairly speedy. I have not had anything I didn’t like from here. Their pot stickers are amazing, and the meal deals are unbelievably cheap. I have eaten Chinese in lots of places and Lotus is what I always crave.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Supermercado YoselinA family-owned Mexican grocery store and

mini restaurant.

John R. | Marco Island, FL:

“Great authentic Mexican cuisine, in Pittsburg KS! Beware, if you enjoy Tex-Mex style this is not the place for you. Yosleins is truly authentic, featuring favorites such as tortas, sopes, and menudo, in addition to the traditional enchiladas and tacos. Don’t let the fact

the restaurant is located in a “grocery store” deter you from trying this hidden gem. The food is only rivaled by the exceptional service!”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Gusano’sA sports bar pizzeria offering handmade

from scratch Chicago-style pizza, along with a

variety of sandwiches, salads, and appetizers!

O’Hara K. | Cheyenne, WY:

“Excellent lunch buffet! Good salad bar. Quick service and Chicago style pizza. Would recommend!”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

DinnerJim’s SteakhouseA cut above the rest! Offering your favorites

steak-house style dishes for over 70 years!

Hand cut Sirloin tips, scratch made onion

rings, loaded baked potatoes, and locally

baked bread that can’t be beat!

Daniel L. | Fort Smith, AR:

“... I eat at Jim’s every chance I get. It’s a local secret that a local friend turned me on to. I’ve eaten $100+ steaks in Vegas and nothing is as good. Hands down the best steaks anywhere. They are aged steaks that will rock your taste buds. The sirloin tips are always cooked perfect with perfect flavor and oh so tender. The fillet and cheese burger are excellent too if you’re in the mood for those but the tips are my favorite. The onion ring appetizer


Asian & Thai Bamboo808 N Broadway St • Pittsburg (620) 231-4226

Oriental Star2711 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 330-9928

Lotus Express (2)126 E. Forest Ave. • Girard(620) 724-8424

412 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-2822

Typhoon Authentic Thai Cuisine1014 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-9900

Yummy BuffetPittsburg Town Center 101 • Pittsburg(620) 308-6699

Bar & Grill 5th Street Bar and Grill111 West Fifth Street • Pittsburg (620) 232-2446

Applebee’s2802 North Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 231-3331

Bob’s Grill1014 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-9738

Buffalo Wild Wings101 W. 29th St. Suite A • Pittsburg (620) 232-5737

The Brickyard Grill516 N. Broadwday • Pittsburg (620) 702-5418

Chili’s2911 North Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 232-9933

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is always awesome. I can’t believe that this place isn’t 5 star.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Napoli’sAuthentic home-made Italian cuisine served

fresh, piping hot, and full of flavor!

Tim N. | Wichita, KS:

“Food and service was great! Really surprised to find a REAL Italian food restaurant in SE Kansas.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

El Caballo de OroAuthentic style Mexican cuisine!

Need Name and Location:

“I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We’re in town with 11 people from IL and this is the BEST restaurant. Friendly staff, simple and welcoming decor, and most importantly the food is FANTASTIC. Large portions, low price, and just outstanding flavor and quality. The best guac I’ve gotten in a restaurant.”

Sips, Sweets, & TreatsDari CastleA drive up style, outdoor seating diner

offering grilled favorites, along with their

signature malts to wash it all down!

Scott R. | Albuquerque, NM :

“Dari Castle is just an Arma tradition. Freshly cooked burgers, malts, and the home-made chili can’t be beat!”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Root Coffee HouseA rookie in the line-up, this locally owned

coffee house features signature coffee drinks

utilizing locally roasted beans! Take a study

break, watch a musical performance, or

purchase some locally crafted goods all in one

place!

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Signet Coffee RoastersA smell that draws you in! This local business

roasts coffee from around the world right

here in Crawford County! Don’t forget to grab

a hand crafted drink or dessert on your visit...

Cabe H. | The Loop, Chicago, IL:

“Wonderful locally roasted coffee and great service! What more could you ask for. I head here every time I am in town.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Sweet Designs CakeryAn artistic style bakery creating one of a kind classic and contemporary

sweets, treats, & cakes!

Breanna S. | Kansas City, MO:

“I ordered a special cake for my 21st birthday. It was a Grateful Dead themed tie dye cake. Sweet Designs designed the exact cake that I had imagined for my 21st birthday party. The cake was a big hit at my party. I’ve also tried their cupcakes before and they are really delicious too.”

Full

Dining

Guide:To Your Door! Many of the local restaurants

offer delivery and catering

services! Don’t forget to ask.

Dining Guide

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Greek Jo’s Gyros1618 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 308-6332

Itallian Napoli’s1301 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-9494

Pallucca’s207 East McKay • Frontenac(620) 231-7700

Mexican Café del Rio202 East Centennial • Pittsburg (620) 232-5895

El Caballo De Oro (2)302 West St. John • Girard(620) 724-4060

Restaurant 111 N. Pine • Pittsburg(620) 231-1881

El Charro3102 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-5763

Guadalajara Mexican Grill1620 S. Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 404-5040

Tacqueria & Restaurant El Taco Express908 E. 4th • Pittsburg(620) 232-9900

Yoselin1610 S. Broadway Ste B • Pittsburg (620) 231-0099

Pizza Casey’s General Store (3)612 S. Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-0564

2912 N Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 231-0778

434 W. 4th • Pittsburg(620) 235-0013

Domino’s716 S. Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-5555

The Twisted Pretzel Factory202 E. Centennial Drive • Pittsburg (620) 210-1400

Weege’s401 North 69 Highway • Arma (620) 347-4778

Fast Food Arby’s Roast Beef2715 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-9333

Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store515 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-5511

Freddy’s Frozen Custard1314 S. Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 308-6508

Hardee’s1015 South Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 308-6860

Long John Silver’s3014 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-2090

McDonald’s (2)3008 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-0560


Sonic Drive-In (2)208 West St. John • Girard(620) 724-6010

2307 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-5070

Subway (3)205 West St. John • Girard(620) 724-8080


3015 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-4222

Taco Bell1115 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-9170

Wendy’s Old Fashion Hamburgers2610 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-2129

Chicken Mary’s1133 East 600th • Pittsburg(620) 231-9510

Cooky’s Diner111 West Magnolia • Cherokee(620) 457-9650

Gebhardt’s Chicken Dinners124 North 260th Road • Mulberry(620) 764-3451

Harry’s Café412 North Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 232-2125

Hiway Inn600 West St. John • Girard(620) 724-8449

Idle-A-While201 South Vine • Cherokee(620) 457-8778

Kentucky Fried Chicken921 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-9190

McCune Family Kitchen620 Main St. • McCune(620) 632-4122

Otto’s Café711 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-6110

Deli, Salad, Misc. Buck’s One Stop307 West St. John • Girard(620) 724-7400

Crestwood Country Club304 West Crestview Avenue • Pittsburg (620) 231-9697

Einstein Brothers Bagels302 E. Cleveland Ave. • Pittsburg(620) 235-4995

Jimmy Johns 1106 S. Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 308-6700

Pumpin’ Pete’s Deli220 North Summit • Girard(620) 724-6386

The Mall Deli201 East Centennial • Pittsburg (620) 231-7590

Dalton’s Back 9 Bar and Grill205 East Hwy 47 • Girard(620) 724-6000

Dari Castle313 North West Street • Arma(620) 347-4141

McCarthy’s Pub221 East Third Street • Pittsburg (620) 231-1344

Newbies Bar and Grill411 5th St. • McCune(620) 632-4900

Pickled Pete’s Bar and Grill303 East McKay • Frontenac(620) 231-3391

Varsity Sports Bar and Grill311 E. McKay St. • Frontenac (620) 232-9711

BBQ Rib Crib2090 N. Broadway St. • Pittsburg (620) 308-6020

Smokey Racks BBQ1002 S. Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 232-7675

Comfort Food Barto’s Idle Hour210 South Santa Fe • Frontenac (620) 232-9834

Becky’s Café4060 Parkview Dr. • Frontenac(620) 308-5394

Chicken Annie’s Girard498 East Highway 47 • Girard(620) 724-4090

Chicken Annie’s Original1143 East 600th • Pittsburg(620) 231-9460

Chicken Annie’s Pichler’s1271 South 220th Street • Pittsburg (620) 232-9260


Celebrations by Lori602 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-5700

Daylight Donut Shop1102 South Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 231-0570

Daylight Donut Shop2204 North Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 231-0578

Dari Castle313 North West Street • Arma(620) 347-4141

Einstein Brothers Bagels302 E. Cleveland Ave. • Pittsburg(620) 235-4995

Freddy’s Frozen Custard1314 S. Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 308-6508

Frontenac Bakery LLC211 North Crawford Street • Frontenac (620) 231-7980

Jazzman’s302 Cleveland • Pittsburg(620) 235-7777

Root Coffeehouse802 N. Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 687-1545

Signet Coffee Roasters206 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 308-5326

Six-0-One Donut Shop601 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-1601

Starbucks2828 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 230-0419

Sweet Designs Cakery311 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-2253

Gusano’s200 E. Centennial • Pittsburg(620) 308-6020

Horton’s Pizza Express101 North West • Arma(620) 347-8228

Horton’s Pizza Plus1601 East Fourth Street • Pittsburg (620) 235-0218

Mazzio’s Italian Eatery818 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-3535

Opie’s Pizza203 East St. John • Girard(620) 724-6743

Papa John’s Pizza1519 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 232-7272

Pizza Hut (2)102 East Quincy • Pittsburg(620) 231-8990

(Delivery/Carryout)201 South Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 232-2220

The Mini-Stop100 West St. John • Girard(620) 724-4563

Steakhouse Colton’s 4001 Parkview Drive • Pittsburg (620) 308-5552

Jim’s Steakhouse1912 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 231-5770

Seafood Lake Crawford Marina Restaurant2 Lake Road • Farlington(620) 362-4131

Sips, Sweets, & Treats Candy Connection1310 S. Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 232-2401

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4001 Park View Drive • Pittsburg, KS 66762 • 620-308-5552

The ScoopA trip to Crawford County wouldn’t

be complete without grabbing a

taste of what it has been known

for since the early 1930s. FRIED

CHICKEN. With a total of 6 locally

owned and operated restaurants

serving up these famous home

cooked meals you can’t go wrong.

After being featured on the Travel

Channel’s Food Wars, as well as

being named one of the 8 Wonders

of Kansas Cuisine, there’s not much

more that needs said to prove just

how legendary this group of fry

houses are!

So if you’re looking for a taste

of history and a touch of home

cooking, there’s not a better

place than one of these unique

restaurants.

CRISPYAn 8th Wonder of Kansas Cuisine • Fried Chicken

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Go CrispyBy Andra Bryan Stefanoni

When 5-year-old Ann Rehak boarded a

ship with her Hungarian parents in 1904 to

immigrate to America, she never could have

foreseen that 110 years later, she’d start

something that’s now a legend in Southeast

Kansas.

For more than 80 years, one of the area’s

most popular restaurants has borne her

name: Chicken Annie’s Original.

That restaurant helped lay the foundation

for five others, and today, Crawford County

enjoys a reputation across the nation for

its fried chicken and sides. They’ve been

featured in regional and national media,

on the Travel Channel’s Food Wars, and

collectively were named one of the 8

Wonders of Kansas Cuisine. Which one is best

depends on who you ask.

Chicken Annie’sRehak and her family settled in a coal mining

camp near present-day Chicopee, Kansas,

where she began attending school. But at age

13, Ann had to drop out to go to work to help

support the family.

She landed a job working as domestic help

for the Pichler family at the coal mining

settlement named Camp 13, also known

as Yale, Kansas. It was there that she met

Charles Pichler, whom she married on April

28, 1917.

The couple had four children; Wilma, Carl, Louella, and an infant, Anna Irene, who died in infancy. In 1933, Charles was injured badly in the mines; he lost one leg, and another was mangled. Again, Ann was faced with going to work to support her family. And in 1934, the legend was born: Ann opened an eatery in their three-room home.

She cooked in their kitchen and moved

furniture out of the living room to

accommodate the diners — mostly miners

and their families looking for good, hearty

fare for just a few coins.

“She started with sandwiches for 15

cents,” says Ann’s granddaughter, Donna.

“It was hard to buy beer back then during

Prohibition, so she sold home brew for 15

cents, too.”

It wasn’t long before Ann developed her own

delicious fried chicken recipe, which uses

only eggs as liquid for the batter, not milk,

and two side dishes: German potato salad

and German coleslaw.

Wilma, Carl, and Louella helped. They had

no electricity, so they used kerosene lamps

and gas lights to help them see as they

pan-fried the tasty chicken in lard on a coal

stove. At first, they could seat 50 customers.

Soldiers stopped by for a meal before

shipping out to World War II. And they ate

there again when they returned home on

leave. One soldier, Louis Lipoglav, took a

liking to the Pichlers’ daughter, Louella,

before he shipped out to Europe. Another

visit for a plate of fried chicken, and they

were both sweet on each other.

On the third visit, they married, and would

have two children: Lonnie and Donna. The

Pichlers’ son Carl, meanwhile, also married

and had a son, Anthony.

A Little ItalySpaghetti, a nod to the area’s

Italian heritage, is offered

as a side dish with local

chicken dinners.

8th WonderCrawford County has Six locally

owned and operated fried chicken

restaraunts. As a whole the group

is labeled as one of the 8 wonders

of Kansas Cuisine.


All in the familyThe restaurant became a true family business

and soon outgrew the house; in 1973, it

opened in its current location just down the

road. Today, Donna and Lonnie and his wife

Janice manage Chicken Annie’s Original,

while Anthony and his family manage

Pichler’s Chicken Annie’s south of Pittsburg.

Also part of the family business is Chicken

Annie’s of Girard, which came from the

Lipoglav family — Louis’ mother had once

operated it as Sunflower Chicken.

Today, the three restaurants use the same

recipes and same processes that Ann used 80

years ago. And that’s why it’s been a success,

customers say. The Scroggs family, of Lamar,

Missouri, began driving to Chicken Annie’s

Original for fried chicken each week starting

in 1949. Among their fellow diners even back

then were residents of Pittsburg, Kansas, Ft.

Scott, Kansas, Nevada, Missouri, and Joplin.

“Once you got in, you had a plate full of

chicken,” Lou Scroggs recalls. “It was always

good, always good. Still is.”

Of the old guard, Charles died in 1978; his

son Carl and her wife died later that year.

Ann died in 1991; her daughter Louella died

in 2008, and Wilma in 2011. Louis worked at

the restaurant every day until his death in

October 2015.

“We were the first fried chicken in the

county, so I think that makes us pretty

special,” he recalled last year. “We’ve always

had good food and friendly hospitality. After

80 years, it still tastes the same. We must be

doing

something right.”

Chicken Mary’sJust like the Pichlers, the Zerngast family

helped start a tradition of fried chicken that

makes customers salivate to think about.

Joe Zerngast, a German immigrant, worked

in the coal mines in Pittsburg. When ill

health forced him to quit, his wife, Mary,

turned to cooking to support the family.

She served customers at their kitchen table.

Word spread, and the makeshift restaurant

outgrew their home.

In 1945, they purchased a mining camp

pool hall, moved it just west of where its

descendant, Chicken Mary’s stands today,

and named it Joe’s Place. With 10 tables and

a potbelly stove, they began churning out

fried chicken meals to diners who drove

from near and far. They recruited their

children, Zig and Mickey, to help on the

weekends.

Zig and his wife, Tootie, carried on the

business, building today’s restaurant in 1966,

eventually joined by their son, Larry, and

his wife, Karen. Today, the Zerngast recipes

endure.

Gebhardt’sGebhardt’s also has its roots in the 1940s,

when Ted Gebhardt, a WWII vet, married his

sweetheart, Maycle, and took over the family

farm and a nearby bar in rural Crawford

County near Mulberry.

A Family AffairDonna Zerngast, grandchild of the founder of Chicken Mary’s, married Anthony Pichler, the

grandchild of their closest competitor, Chicken Annie’s. At

the wedding reception they served chicken, of course.


The couple transformed it as a fried chicken

restaurant with the help of family members,

and Gebhart’s was born.

Today, their daughter, Meg, runs the place,

and still draws in a crowd from miles around

for their signature flavor.

Like the others, Gebhardt’s offers a unique

batter recipe, as well as the traditional sides

diners in Crawford County have come to

expect: German Slaw, German Potato Salad,

baked or fried potatoes and bread from the

Frontenac Bakery. Diners who are health

conscious also appreciate the option to order

something unique the Gebhardt’s introduced

to their menu of offerings: Skinless fried

chicken.

Barto’sFrontenac native Angie Troutman, whose

great-grandfather settled here to work

the coal mines, has grown up eating fried

chicken. Usually, her family orders Barto’s

— it’s just a few blocks from their home, so

is the quickest to get to when they develop a

craving for fried chicken.

Barto’s Idol Hour opened in the early 1950’s

as the brainchild of Ray Barto, who wanted

to provide local entertainment on Friday and

Saturday nights. In 1965, he opened a fried

chicken restaurant right next door. It became

a place for descendants of immigrants from a

variety of cultures to enjoy music, food, and

social time.

Still today, on weekends, couples dance

around the floor as polka music plays — a

part of the area’s culture and heritage.

Troutman, now 38, says it still tastes the

same as when she was a kid. “I love the onion

rings, the side dishes — all of it,” she says.

“It’s such a tradition for our family. I can’t

imagine Southeast Kansas without it.”

All of them

Crawford County native Jamie Ortolani,

who grew up eating fried chicken, considers

himself an expert connoisseur. If pressed,

he’ll share his leanings as to exactly which

one he enjoys most, but he, like everyone

else who lives in Crawford County,

appreciates elements of each. “As far as the

six chicken houses go, I love them all,” he

says. “How can you not?”

Go Ahead, Treat Your Tastebuds!

Chicken Annie’s Original1143 E. 600th Pittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 231-9460

Chicken Annie’s Girard 498 E. K-47 Girard, KS 66743 (620) 724-4090

Chicken Annie’s Pichler’s1271 S. 220th Pittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 232-9260

Barto’s Idle Hour 210 S. Santa Fe Frontenac, KS 66763 (620) 232-9834

Gebhardt’s Chicken Dinners124 N. 260th Road Mulberry, KS 66756(620) 764-3451

Chicken Mary’s 1133 E. 600th Pittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 231-9510

No Loafing! Bread baked daily at the

Frontenac bakery has been

served for decades at each of

the Southeast Kansas chicken

restaurants. Some go through

an estimated 150 loaves

per week!

Food Fight Two of the legendary locally owned chicken

houses were featured on an episode of The Travel

Channel’s Food Wars.

CRISPY

Calvin’s Catering106 Huntington CirclePittsburg, Kansas(620) 232-7543 | (620) 249-0490www.calvinscatering.com

Pallucca’s207 East McKay Frontenac, Kansas (620) 231-7700

Ron’s Supermarket310 e. CentennialPittsburg, Kansas(620) 231-7920

Sodexo Campus Services1701 South BroadwayPittsburg, Kansas(620) [email protected]

Ultimate Choice Catering404 East 25th StreetPittsburg, Kansas(620) 231-0008 | (620) 249-9858www.ultimatechoicecatering.com


Catering Guide

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(620) 687-1545 [email protected]

802 N. Broadway • Pittsburg, KS 66762

City of Frontenac

Frontenac City Hall

313 E. McKay

Frontenac, Kansas 66763

(620)231-9210

frontenacks.net

City of Frontenac

Frontenac City Hall

313 E. McKay


(620)231-9210

frontenacks.net

City of Frontenac

Frontenac City Hall

313 E. McKay


(620)231-9210

frontenacks.net

The ScoopRelive those college glory days or kick back and relax after a long day. Crawford County features the type of late night atmosphere usually reserved for big cities, only ours features small-town hospitality, delicious drinks and affordability.

Watch the big game, enjoy the best live music scene in the region, kick off date night or grab dinner and drinks all in one. When you visit us, be sure to step out on the town and enjoy Crawford County.

PARTYWatering Holes • Nightlife • Sports Bars

PARTY

Bootlegging The mining regions of southeast

Kansas became famous for the

bootlegged liquor they sent to

other parts of the country

during Prohibition.

PARTYPARTY


Watering Holes505505 North Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 235-0505

Breanna S. | Kansas City, MO

“505 is my #1 favorite bar. I would go to 505 over any bar in Westport, Power and Light, and Waldo (KC). 505 has the best drink specials during happy hour...On Thursdays 505 puts on a karaoke show and 505 gets packed. 505 also has a nice outdoor area to sit at when it’s nice out.”

5th Street Bar and Grill111 West Fifth Street • Pittsburg(620) 232-2446

Tommy S. | Seattle, WA

“Great bar in a small college town. Head here for taco tuesdays and don’t forget to check out the upstairs. Usually pretty busy and energetic with the college kids. Come to have some fun.” _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Bubba’s Three Eleven Club313 East Seventh • Pittsburg(620) 232-5622

Erica P. | Chesterfield, MO

“311 is a great bar for small town Pittsburg, Kansas! It is a fun place to go grab a drink after a long days work or for a Saturday out on the town! They show great support for the teams up the road at Pittsburg State University as well. It is like the Cheers of Kansas...somewhere you can go where everyone knows your name!! Their drink prices are super affordable and the service is great! If you live there, go to college there, or are simply just visiting I would recommend dropping by for a tall boy!”

The Brickyard Grill516 N. Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 702-5418

Maggie J. | Berkeley, CA

“Excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. The business offers live bands, pool tables, and great service. I was most impressed how this and the neighboring business...put the customer first. Overall, the entire block is worth a visit.” _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Faces Saloon202 North Locust • Pittsburg(620) 308-5155

Ryan A. | Joplin, MO

“By far the cleanest bar in Pitt! Friendly staff/owners... Karaoke Saturday nights. Great jukebox (25¢ per credit). All said pretty darn cool place! Names for the faces on the outside of the building- Have them tell you the history!”


Need the lowdown on local nighlife?


These joints are a must stop on any

visit to Crawford County.

In Tune... Some local dives offer a variety of

live entertainment, including T.J.

Leland’s whose support of local

artists is on display every Friday

and Saturday night!

Everyday FavoritesApplebee’s 2802 North Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 231-3331

Buffalo Wild Wings101 W 29th St • Pittsburg(620) 232-5737

Chili’s2911 North Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 232-9933

McCarthy’s Pub221 East Third Street • Pittsburg(620) 231-1344

Project Highway Comedy |Manhattan, NY

“WHAT A GREAT PLACE!! ...The atsmophere is laid back and comfortable, it would take hours to read all of the signed dollar bills they have everywhere, and they have just really unique stuff all around to look at. Not being locals, we’re never sure how we’ll be received when going into a neighborhood bar, but we were warmly received, and the staff is just awesome.... Lots of old legends and lore about the place that makes it super-cool! I won’t spoil any of it by repeating, go there yourself and find out.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Mooreman’s Southside1608 South Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 231-5500

Lee A. | Shawnee, KS

“Beer is always cold and the help they have...is prob the best in town...full bar of top and bottom shelf and they will mix a good one up for you. When you get hungry all you have to do is order up one of their hand made sub sandwiches, all the meat and bread is made right around Pittsburg fresh all the time and piled high...great prices.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Pickled Pete’s Bar and Grill303 East McKay • Frontenac(620) 231-3391

Idle-A-While 201 South Vine • Cherokee(620) 457-8778

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Mooreman’s Private Club1606 South Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 232-9658

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Shotz305 North Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 308-6603

Live Music & EntertainmentBanjo’s134 S. Hwy 69 • Pittsburg(620) 231-8442

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Barto’s Idle Hour210 South Santa Fe • Frontenac(620) 232-9834

Bill R. | La Mesa, CA

“I’ve been going here for my entire life. Awesome fried chicken... In the last 30 years, I’ve mostly gotten the food to go. However, a visit inside will treat you to decor from the ‘50s and on Friday and Saturday night, you can go polka dancing.”

TJ Lelands108 W. 6th St. • Pittsburg(620) 404-8065

Jessilyn W. | Danbury, CT

“If you’re looking to relax and have a fun time in Pittsburg, you can’t go wrong with TJ Leland’s!The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is comfortable, the drinks (and drink specials) are great, and the decor is very cool (with a nod to the history of Pittsburg). TJ’s has also done a wonderful job of bringing live music to downtown Pittsburg. Overall, a great place to hang out!”

Hotel BarsMulligan’s PubLamplighter Inn • 4020 Parkview Dr. • Pittsburg (620) 231-8700


Castagno Retail Liquor815 E Southern Blvd • Girard(620) 724-8228

Centennial Liquor2401 S Rouse Ave • Pittsburg(620) 232-3700

Hometown Liquor609 Main Street • McCune(620) 632-4114

Horton’s Retail Liquor1312 E 4th St • Pittsburg(620) 232-5532

LaForge’s Retail Liquor Store500 E. St. John • Girard(620) 724-8521

Pairott Head Liquor1812 N Broadway St • Pittsburg(620) 231-2309

PD Liquors5005 Parkview Dr • Pittsburg(620) 308-6973

Lucky’s Libations301 E St John St • Girard(620) 724-4444

Pitt Discount Liquor LC 1001 S Broadway St • Pittsburg(620) 231-2626

Redd’s Retail Liquor3202 N Broadway St • Pittsburg(620) 231-3510

Rust Town Liquor404 E Washington St • Arma(620) 347-8686

Thirsty’s Retail Liquor1612 S Broadway St • Pittsburg(620) 308-5534

West Fourth Liquor914 W 4th St • Pittsburg(620) 231-2500

BYOB... In need of bringing along your own

spirits to a cook out? tailgate? or

just back to the hotel? These local

liquor stores offer easy access

from wherever your

stay may be.

Billiards & Sports BarsThe Break607 N. Broadway • Pittsburg(620) 308-6480

Tod S. | Cherokee, KS

This place is soooo much fun. Rob and Austie are just a few of the people that make ya feel like family! Tip well, they deserve it!

Gussanos200 E. Centennial • Pittsburg(620) 308-6020

Ginger A. | Joplin, MO

”... We sat in the bar area at a high top table and had a great energetic young server. When I inquired about their beer selection he brought over a whole list with prices included. I enjoyed my Boulevard Wheat in a frosty cold mug... Anyway Gusano’s was great. We’ll return.”_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Shooters311 East McKay • Frontenac(620) 232-9711

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The ScoopVisitors traveling to Crawford

County will discover a calendar

full of community fairs, festivals

and events. These family friendly

events celebrate everything from

the history, heritage, art and

culture of the Little Balkans region,

to Italian food and heritage, the

oldest continuous V-J Parade and

Celebration in the United States

and the Largest Mud Volleyball

Tournament held in Kansas.

Crawford County features patriotic

events, agriculture themed trade

shows and exhibits, a plethora of

sporting events and community

celebrations in every town. Pick

a weekend and head to Crawford

County, there’s plenty to fill your

day up!

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Ask someone what would make a good day

trip, and thoughts may stray to a ticketed

attraction that draws thousands of visitors.

A zoo, perhaps. Or a botanical garden. You

won’t find those in Crawford County.

But the charm of its small towns, the ease of

getting from place to place, a peaceful quality

combined with the spirited energy and

welcoming nature of its residents, make it the

most attractive day trip Kansas City resident

Becky Hulla can think of.

Best yet, she says, is that each day trip she

makes can be whatever she wants it to be.

“It’s a different trip each time. There are

so many amenities here that make it a fun

getaway,” says Hulla, who several times a year,

travels from Kansas City to Ft. Scott, where

she picks up her mother, then on to Pittsburg

and sometimes surrounding towns, to spend

the day.

They eat at their favorite restaurant: The

locally owned Mall Deli, a local institution

for decades. “We always try to find a way to

run there and get the signature French Dips,”

Hulla says.

And they partake in their favorite form of

evening entertainment: Shows.

“We love to see them — ‘Pittsburg Idol,’ ‘The

Nutcracker,’ there’s always something,” she

says.

In between, there are plenty of shopping

opportunities in quaint shops like Audacious

Boutique, which opened downtown last year

and has received a warm welcome from locals

and visitors alike. The attractively decorated

store is small so as not to overwhelm, and

staff order just a few pieces of clothing in

each size so shoppers are guaranteed they

won’t look like everyone else.

Store Manager Toni Taylor and Sales

Associate Morgan Driskell assist shoppers in

finding just the right piece they’re seeking.

After hanging their finds in one of three

charming changing rooms, each make it a

point to check in with shoppers frequently

to see if they need to try a different size, or

perhaps a pair of leggings from their cabinet

filled with a myriad of colors.

A friend, parent or spouse, meanwhile,

can wait in comfort in a quiet corner on an

overstuffed couch.

“I think what draws people to our shop

from all over is they find it be an experience,

rather than just buying a new shirt,” says

Taylor. “They like to make a day of it.”

Taylor says many of her customers may first

visit Root Coffeehouse just a block away,

where owners Trent and Lindsey Kling

offer specialty hot and cold coffee and tea

drinks, smoothies, and gourmet peanut

butter sandwiches, in a cozy, funky space

with locally drawn art for sale on the walls.

Or, day-trippers may stop in at Signet Coffee,

where owners Leah and Dennis Posterik

roast their own beans and offer homemade

pastries, as well.

Then, they may visit a locally owned

restaurant like Jo’s Gyros, the only Greek-

Mediterranean restaurant for miles around,

or Napoli’s in downtown Pittsburg, the only

Italian restaurant for miles around, then

top it off with specialty cupcakes at Sweet

Designs Cakery. “People are seeking very

local, personalized attention these days,

and that’s what coming here provide day-

trippers,” she says.

Continued on pg. 38

Sculpt It! There are several sculptures

made by noted artists, like

“Nightsong” on the campus of

Pittsburg State University

HistoryLocal historian Alan Roberts, a volunteer

with the Franklin Miners Museum, says day

trippers who are history buffs have noted

when they stop by to see the exhibits that

there is plenty to capture their interest for a

day in Crawford County.

An homage to the tens of thousands of miners

of the Cherokee-Crawford coalfields, the

Miners Hall Museum was established in a tiny

town founded by immigrant miners on the

site of their union hall.

The site once played a central role in the

area’s mining history: The famed Amazon

Army march, reported in papers as far away

as New York, began there in December 1921.

Destroyed in the May 4, 2003, tornado that

also leveled one-third of the town’s homes

and the post office, the community center

was rebuilt and repurposed as a museum,

with carefully preserved and displayed

historical photos, mining tools, and other

artifacts.

Each quarter, a new exhibit is installed

based on a theme of importance to Crawford

County, and in conjunction with that theme,

several programs are held that focus on

an ethnic heritage — programs like wine

making, or Italian foods.

Downtown Pittsburg offers history buffs a

stroll through Immigrant Park, dedicated to

the immigrants who settled here and built

where the old Frisco Train Depot and Europe

Hotel were located.

A mural in the park captures that time

pictorially, and a large statue of a miner

surrounded by granite slabs inscribed with

miners’ names pays tribute to the area’s

heritage.

On the campus of Pittsburg State University,

the Veterans Memorial & Amphitheater

offers individual day trippers and groups a

beautiful place to reflect on personal history

as well as that of our nation.

Carol Woolbright says it’s an important stop

for the annual Leadership Kansas group

she helps direct on their visit to Crawford

County.

“The usually gregarious group becomes

very solemn at the memorial and they

either whisper or remain within their own

thoughts for the duration of the visit,” she

says. “I think the classes would agree the

memorial seems like sacred grounds. They

sometimes share remembrances of family

members who are or were veterans. It’s a

time of quiet reflection on the sacrifices

that people have made to ensure enduring

freedom in this country — a very moving

experience.”

While on campus, visitors can stretch their

legs a bit beyond the Veterans Memorial by

following the hike-bike path, which starts at

the edge of the Memorial on Rouse, west to

the heart of the campus. The path will pass

the scenic University Lake, where benches

under trees provide a place for quiet rest,

and meticulously landscaped garden beds

beautiful in all seasons. It also will pass by

several sculptures made by noted artists, like

“Nightsong” between the Overman Student

Center and Porter Hall.

“I like it because it’s beautiful, well-kept,

and those who use it are always friendly

students and community members,” Harper

says of taking time for a walking tour. “It’s

also a great way to see some neat historical

architecture in these 100-year-old buildings,

check out what’s new on campus, and explore

what’s in store for the future.”

Fun Your

Recreation Programs & Events Cow Creek Bluegrass Festival

July 4th Celebration Little Balkans Festival

Youth & Adult Baseball & Softball Tournaments Mini Mudder & Gorilla Dash

Zombies, Run! Holiday Craft Fair & Santa’s Workshop

Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center

Performances Shrek

Junie B Jones Peter Pan

Pittsburg Idol The Odd Couple

Scrooge

Four Oaks Golf Course Greens Fees

9 Hole Weekday - $10.00 18 Hole Weekday - $14.00 9 Hole Weekend - $11.00 18 Hole Weekend - $15.00

Cart Fees 9 Hole Per Person - $7.00

18 Hole Per Person - $12.00 Tournaments

July 4th Celebration Par 3 Little Balkans Festival

Upgraded RV & Bike Park!

Here! Starts

Pittsburg Aquatic Center Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Daily Admission Child $3.25 | Adult $4.25

Senior $3.25 Lazy River | Zero Depth Entry Diving Boards | Family Slides

Concessions Available

Pittsburg Parks and Recreation | (620) 231-8310 | www.pittks.org | www.facebook.com/PPRD1


January Albers Marine Fishing, Hunting, Indoor-Outdoor Show23rd - 24th (2016) | 28th - 29th (2017)Albers Marine of Arma conducts its annual Indoor-Outdoor Sport Boat and Travel Show the last weekend of January at Meadowbrook Mall in Pitttsburg. The show includes over 80 vendors displaying goods including boats, fishing, hunting, archery, boating equipment, tackle, antique lures, taxidermy, truck accessories, ATV’s, guided hunting and fishing outfitters. This event has free admission and is open to the public. More Info: (620) 347-8853

February KCAC Indoor Track & Field5th - 6th (2016) | 3rd - 4th (2017)

Pittsburg State Invitational Indoor Track & Field 12th - 14th (2016) | 10th - 11th (2017)

NJCAA Region 6 Indoor Track and Field 19th - 20th (2016) | 17th - 18th (2017)

March PSU International Food and Culture Fair 5th (2016) | TBA (2017)The rich international diversity on the Pittsburg State University campus will be on display when PSU’s International Student Association (ISA) hosts its annual Food and Culture Fair. Taste delicious food samples highlighting countries around the world, and enjoy live cultural performances! This event is open to the community.

April Big Bang Rockfest30th (2016) | 29th (2017)Big Bang Rockfest is an annual music festival and fundraiser that takes place the last Saturday in April in Downtown Pittsburg to raise money for the Pittsburg, KS July 4th Fireworks Show.

Dylan Meyer Get Busy Livin 5K 30th (2016) | TBA (2017)This event honors the life and spirit of Dylan Meier, who still reminds us to live each day to the fullest. The course design is inspired by the number 9, which Dylan sported throughout his Pittsburg High and Kansas State career. The race will take place at Hutchinson Football Field in Pittsburg, KS

May PSU Spring Commencement6th - 7th (2016) | 12th - 13th (2017)

PSU International Baja 25th - 28th (2017)

June Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Club - Super Cruise on Broadway4th (2016) | TBA (2017)Real “Sixties” style cruising on Broadway. Join in the fun with more than 100 cars, music and PSU’s Gus the Gorilla.

Cow Creek Bluegrass Festival11th (2016) | TBA (2017)Cow Creek Bluegrass Festival hosts several bands to promote, the style of bluegrass, gospel, folk, old-time music. Held annually in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Southeast Kansas Old Time Gas Engine & Tractor Club24th - 26th (2016) | 23rd - 25th (2017)Held annually on the final full weekend of June, the Southeast Kansas Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club Show is held at the Crawford County Historical Museum. It features operating exhibits, old gas engines, antique tractors and farm machinery, antique and classic cars, full-sized hay baling demonstration, corn grinding demonstration, an operational old time saw mill, model steam engines, a parade of power and garden tractor pull. Events for all ages including a women’s skillet toss, rolling pin contest, and a turtle race.

July Crawford State Park Celebration & Fireworks Display2nd (Annually)

Girard Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks DisplayCheck Dates (Held Annually)

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Rollin’ Nostalgia 4th of July Car Show4th (Annually)The Rollin’ Nostalgia 4th of July Car Show is held in conjunction with the Pittsburg Independence Day Celebration in Lincoln Park and features over a hundred of the best show cars and trucks from the surrounding 4-state area.

Hepler Ruritan Club 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo3rd-4th (Annually)The small town of Hepler, Kansas features a huge holiday celebration and large rodeo with bareback riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bullriding and breakaway roping, mutton bustin’, calf scramble and bull chariot races. A dance follows the rodeo on July 3 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. On July 4, the Hepler 4-H Club sponsors a parade followed by kids’ games, Hillbillie Games, and more rodeo.

Pittsburg Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Display3rd - 4th (Annually)Large fireworks display and a complete

family day in the park. 5K run, baby contest, tennis tournament, golf tournament, bike ride, horseshoe and bocce tournaments, food, arts and crafts, live music and activities for all ages.

Four State Farm Show22nd - 24th (2016) | 21st - 23rd (2017)Held annually on the third full weekend of July, the Four State Farm Show is a popular and well attended agriculture themed tradeshow with an average attendance of over 27,000 over three-days. The show brings thousands of farmers and ranchers to a 300-acre farm near Pittsburg for agricultural product displays and equipment demonstrations. With approximately 700 exhibits, the event features all of the major lines of farm machinery and equipment as well as innovative products from agribusiness firms across the country. The show is also home to Kansas State University’s Early Season Corn Performance Test and its Roundup Ready Soybean Variety Performance Test.

August Crawford County Fair3rd - 6th (2016) | 2nd - 5th (2017)The Fair features livestock exhibitions, arts and crafts exhibitions, competition between county FFA and 4-H clubs, livestock auction and rodeo. The most popular event at the Crawford County Fair is the demolition derby which takes place on the final night of the fair.

Arma V-J Homecoming12th - 14th (2016) | 11th - 13th (2017)Held annually the second full weekend of August, the Arma V-J Homecoming is the longest continuously celebrated V-J parade and celebration in the United States. The event features arts and crafts, motorcycle show and competition, veteran’s parade, carnival and rides, and tractor pull. Arma V-J Homecoming

is home to Kansas’ Largest Mud Volleyball Tournament. This wildly

popular event features over 1,500 participants, 150 teams and divisions for all age groups.

Location, Location, Location...

Crawford County is conviently located within a few hours drive from the regions major metroplitan areas including: Kansas City, MO; Tulsa, OK; Wichita, KS, Springfield, MO; and Fayetteville AR!

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Get Fit TRYathlon and Mixed Team Relay6th (2016) | TBA (2017)The Youth TRYathlon is for ages 5-14 and encourages youth to try something new. The 5k & 10k is for ages 15 and over. This event is for all skill levels. A clinic is offered Friday night but not mandatory to review each of the swim, bike, run, and transition areas. Through the clinic, our hope is to teach and mentor in each of the areas for safety and to build upon what they already know.

Big Brutus Polka Fest27th (2016) | 26th (2017)Big Brutus is the sight for the annual Polka Fest, the Polka Fest features a variety of regional polka bands performing ethnic music, combined with ethnic food and beverage. This is a great opportunity to experience this regions rich immigrant history.

September Little Balkans Days2nd - 4th (2016) | 1st - 3rd (2017)Held annually on Labor Day Weekend, the history, heritage, art and culture that is unique to Southeast Kansas in relationship to the Balkans region in Europe is celebrated. Events are held Friday, Saturday & Sunday including activities such as: King-Queen Coronation, a Big Band Swing Dance, Cruise Night, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, car and motorcycle show, quilt show, carnival rides, train rides, various cook-offs, golf tournament and model plane exhibition, as well as two stages providing live music for the large street dance Saturday night. The Gorilla Century 100-mile bike ride from Pittsburg, through Cherokee and Crawford Counties and back to Pittsburg is also held in conjunction with Little Balkans Days.

Walnut Homecoming3rd - 4th (2016) | 2nd - 3rd (2017)Held annually on Labor Day Weekend, the Walnut Homecoming and Labor Day Celebration features a library open house, baby contest, parade, kiddie tractor pull, horseshoe tournament, goat wrangling, kids races, greased pig contest, street dance and garden tractor pull.

Cherokee Homecoming9th - 11th (2016) | 8th - 10th (2017)Held annually on the second full weekend of September, the Cherokee Homecoming features arts and crafts, food, street dance, a variety of competitions, family gatherings and events for all ages.

Arcadia’s Old Settlers Days9th - 11th (2016) | 15th - 17th (2017)Held annually on the second full weekend of September, Arcadia’s Old Settlers Days features arts and crafts, tractor pull, parade, a battle of the bands, a variety of competitions, family gatherings, and events for all ages.

Greenbush Day18th (2016) | 17th (2017)Held annually on the third Sunday in September, the St. Aloysius Historical Society hosts Greenbush Day as a tribute to the Greenbush history and heritage featuring a fishing contest, hog roast, arts and crafts, music and museum tours.

Festa Italiana24th (2016) | TBA (2017)Held annually in late September, Festa Italiana started in 1999 as a small Italian food and heritage festival and has grown to now include food and music from about a dozen nationalities represented in this community. Cooks sell samples of their best ancestral or ethnic recipes, while local musical groups perform. The festival grows every year, and now attracts thousands of hungry visitors, who appreciate the festive yet relaxed atmosphere. Proceeds go to

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Mining Memories TourBefore you begin your Mining Memories

Tour, stop into Otto’s Café for a great

breakfast. While you’re there be sure to

ask someone about the mining history in

Southeast Kansas; you’ll get the inside track

you’ll need to get the day started.

(Continued at visitcrawfordcounty.com/daytrips)

Fun-Filled Family TourThe “Little Balkans” are hiding a big secret,

the world’s largest, in fact. Okay, Big Brutus

is not really a secret, but it is the “World’s

Largest Electric Shovel” and it’s Southeast

Kansas’ largest tourist attraction. What a

great way for your family to start a tour of

the area! (Continued at visitcrawfordcounty.com/daytrips)

Educational TourStart the day off in northern Crawford

County just west of Arcadia and take a

trip back in time to the early days of one

room schoolhouse education at the Cato

Historic Schoolhouse. The Cato Historical

Preservation Association maintains the

school and it was placed on the Kansas

Register of Historic Places. (Continued at visitcrawfordcounty.com/daytrips)

Fishin’ Follies TourThe fishing day always begins early in

Crawford County. Start the day by casting

your line in one of the best kept secrets in all

of Kansas, Bone Creek Reservoir. This great

lake, on the north end of Crawford County,

has been luring fisherman from all over the

country for the past two decades. (Continued at visitcrawfordcounty.com/daytrips)

College-age Couple TourGet your day started on the Pittsburg State

University campus at the University Gallery

and Harry Krug Gallery taking in the latest

displays and exhibits of work from across the

United States.(Continued at visitcrawfordcounty.com/daytrips)

Salute to Veterans TourBegin the day with breakfast at Harry’s Café

in Downtown Pittsburg, get energized for a

day filled with remembering all those that

have served our country. After lunch, head to

Girard, the Crawford County Seat, to see the

Memorial to Kansas.(Continued at visitcrawfordcounty.com/daytrips)

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the Frontenac Education Foundation to be used as scholarships for graduating seniors. A silent auction and live music round out the event.

McCune Fall Festival and Homecoming23rd - 25th (2016) | 22nd - 24th (2017)Held annually on the final full weekend of September, McCune’s Fall Festival and Homecoming features arts and crafts, street dance, softball tournament, a variety of competitions, family gatherings, and events for all ages.

October Girard Fall Festival and HomecomingTBA (2016) | TBA (2017)Held annually in early October, the Girard Homecoming has grown into a large gathering of family and friends one last time before the cold weather sets in on

Southeast Kansas and features arts and crafts, carnival and rides, street dance, variety of competitions, family gatherings, and events for all ages.

November KSHSAA 5A State Football Championships

26th (2016)Held at Carnie Smith Sadium on the Pittsburg State University campus.

Pittsburg Christmas Parade28th (2016) | 27th (2017)Come out to see Santa as he enters Pittsburg for the first time this year! There will also be bands and floats from area schools, organizations and businesses.

December Holiday Craft Fair3rd (2016) | 2nd (2017)Join the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department for their Annual Holiday Craft Fair. The fair will be located in the lower level of Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium. This event includes Santa’s Workshop. Children will be able to decorate an ornament, color pictures, play games and meet Santa.

PSU Fall Commencement16th (2016) | 15th (2017)

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host 40 or 400…or more. Combine

our meeting facilities with the

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Arcadia Community Center101 East Race Street Arcadia, Kansas (620) 638-4344

The Barn at Timber Cove832 S. 250th Street Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 249-9153 | (620) 875-6203

Cherokee Community Center208 South Vine Cherokee, Kansas (620) 457-8413

Chicopee Community Center403 South Pesavento Ave Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 232-1010

Crestwood Country Club304 West Crestview Avenue Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-9697 www.crestwoodcc.com

Carbon Creek Events979 South 190th Street Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-4359

Frontenac Senior Citizens Center113 North Crawford Frontenac, Kansas (620) 232-9210 www.frontenacks.net

Girard Public Library128 West Prairie Avenue Girard, Kansas (620) 724-4317 www.girardpubliclibrary.net

Girard Civic Center221 South Ozark Girard, Kansas(620) 724-8918

Hepler Community Center105 South Prairie Hepler, Kansas(620) 368-4379, (620) 368-4776, (620) 368-4792www.hepler.mykansaslibrary.org

Holiday Inn Express4011 Parkview Dr. Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-1177 Capacity of 100 each.

Homer Cole Center3003 North Joplin Street Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-9773

Lamplighter Inn and Suites4020 Parkview Drive Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-8700 | (866) 478-4660 www.lamplighterpittsburg.com

Lincoln Center710 West Ninth Street Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-8310 • www.pittks.org

McCune Town and Country Center410 Fifth Street McCune, Kansas (620) 632-4226

Mulberry Senior Citizens Center207 South Military Mulberry, Kansas (620) 674-8804

Overman Student CenterPittsburg State University 1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 235-4791

Pittsburg Public Library308 North Walnut Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-8110www.pittsburgpubliclibrary.org

Raymond Community Home301 South Osage Girard, Kansas (620) 724-4133

Rockin K Event Center999 E. 620th Ave. Mulberry, Kansas (620) 764-3385

Schlanger Center725 East Sixth Street Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 231-8310

Sherman Township Town Hall116 North Neal Street Farlington, Kansas (620) 362-3183 Southeast Kansas Education Service Center - Greenbush947 West Highway 47 Girard, Kansas (620) 724-6281 Timmons Ballroom (Inside Hotel Stillwell)707 North Broadway Pittsburg, Kansas (620) 235-1997 Walnut Community Center511 West Robbins Walnut, Kansas (620) 354-6794

The Scoop Artists and musicians inspired by

the ethnic diversity of the early

settlers to this region of Kansas

have allowed Crawford County to

experience an artistic resurgence.

With events like the Downtown

Pittsburg Art Walk and SEK Art

Fest and the opening of the

Bicknell Family Center for the Arts,

Crawford County has become the

region’s cultural epicenter. Colorful

murals, a variety of musical and

theatre performances, artistic

displays and the continued support

and appreciation of the arts can be

found throughout Crawford County.

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503 N. Pine Pittsburg, KS 66762 www.memorialauditorium.org | 620-231-7827

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Encore The Pittsburg State University

Theatre Company presents

several plays throughout the

year at the Bicknell Family

Center for the Arts.

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When a The New York Times writer stopped by Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center in Pittsburg on the advice of a local, who suggested he see Pittsburg Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” while he was in town, he was unprepared for what he stumbled upon: A sold-out show. And it was a great one.Dorothy Gale’s house spun through the air with special rigging. The Wicked Witch of the West’s monkeys flew, as did the unfriendly Miss Gulch on her bicycle. The musical score was performed by a live orchestra, and highly choreographed numbers were danced by the regionally renowned Midwest Regional Ballet. “Despite tickets priced at a mere $5 and $10, the show was admirably elaborate...” he wrote.

Afterward, he, like other visitors who came from near and far for the show, took part in Pittsburg’s downtown nightlife scene of bands and beverages. They were surprised, they confessed, at the arts and entertainment available in this area. But those who live here will tell you that’s one of the reasons they call Crawford County home. “We love that performing and fine arts are available here; it’s one of the reasons we never moved away,” says local business owner Heather Horton.

One of the founders of Pittsburg ArtWalk, held downtown four times a year just a block from Memorial Auditorium, she frequently finds herself engaging in the local art scene.

Arts attractionLikewise, longtime residents like Diann and John Mazurek make it a point to commit time and talent to at least one of the three large-scale performances staged by PCT each year, starting in late March and ending in October. They’ve raised their two boys doing so.Recent years have seen them in “The Grapes of Wrath” — a show in which the director turned the orchestra pit into a river, made it rain on stage, and the Joad Family headed west in a moving Hudson Super Six Jalopy. The couple also took part in “Annie” and “Evita,” two of the most elaborate productions PCT has ever staged.

“If we aren’t able to be in a show, we never miss attending one in the audience,” Diann says. “The shows are just that good.”

Each summer, PCT also stages something just for children: A youth theater workshop called Junior Starz. As children, Megan Westhoff and Linden Little took part, then grew up to pursue a career in the arts and chose to remain in Crawford County. Thanks to the new Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, they’re producing shows as part of Pittsburg State University’s growing theater program.

Last fall’s production of “Charlotte’s Web” sold out each of five performances. Hundreds of parents from up to two hours away brought their children to see the age-old literary classic brought to life. Kim Martin was among them, driving with her children from Cherryvale for the show.“Wow!” she says. “It was great!” Impressed by costuming, elaborate makeup, set design and the acting itself, she plans to return to future productions, which are staged three times each school year by PSU Theatre.“I’m super proud of this show,” Little said.

“I’m confident we could put this up against anything offered in a big city.”Adding to the allure is the center itself — a $33 million, 90,000-square-foot piece of architecture with 210 glass panels that make up the dramatic curved front of the building, which features a black-box theater and a

large performance hall.


A foundationEach August, the auditorium hosts a two-week youth theater workshop taught by an award-winning local theatre teacher.His productions at Pittsburg High School also are proving to be a draw — from classic musical favorites like “Footloose” and “Grease” to 2016’s “Shrek: The Musical,” on tap for Memorial Auditorium Feb. 17-20, and his annual social issue plays which are attended by busloads of students from many Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri schools.

“We’re building a foundation for the arts in this community,” he said. “And with that has come a reputation for producing quality shows audiences — not just parents of kids in

the shows — want to see.”

Public artAdding to the quality of life here, notes Horton, is public art, from galleries on

campus at PSU that feature numerous works by famed artists, to statues that dot the town, to community murals that add color to downtown Pittsburg.Horton, whose degree is in art, began rallying other area artists in 2006 to stage a downtown art and music festival; in the years since, it blossomed into Pittsburg Art Walk. Artists not only have work for sale in and outside of downtown businesses, many of them also demonstrate their art during the festival for onlookers to see.“I love that there’s always something going on here, or something to go do or see,” Horton says.

When she and her husband, Roger, close up their shop for the day, they take bike rides around town to view public art like murals and statues.

“Public art, in my opinion is the best type of art. Whether it’s a true fine art mural painting or a collaborative effort of a giant popcorn bucket and movie screen on the side of the Fox Theatre, it all has its place and it’s all important,” she says. “It’s part of what makes this a great place to visit and live.”

Blank Canvas The annual SEK Artfest features

themed, objects uniquely decorated

by area artisans which display

throughout the county


When night falls, they cap off the day at one of the downtown bars the New York Times writer visited, where bands, open mic nights and poetry readings are common fare. Or, like others, they may find themselves with too many choices: It’s not unusual on one night to have to choose from a concert, a theater performance, a band, and a ballet.“I guess that’s a good problem to have,” Horton says. “It’s a happening place.”

Local Murals

1957 and 1961 NAIA National Championship MuralsWeede Physical Education Building, 1801 South Homer

Amazon Army MuralPittsburg Public Library, 308 North Walnut

Arma Centennial MuralWest wall, 604 East Washington

Birger Sandzen LandscapesFoyer of McCray Hall (PSU) 1701 N Broadyway

Café del Rio Mural Series Inside Café del Rio, 201 East Centennial

Centennial MuralNorth end of Nation Hall (PSU) 1701 N Broadway

Colonial Fox MuralNorth wall of the Colonial Fox 407 N Broadway

Girard History MuralSide of Brenneman Auto Parts 101 E. Prarie • Girard

Immigrant Park MuralSecond and Walnut

Pittsburg, Kansas (Featured on the cover)South wall above Family Vision Care 310 N. Broadway

The Theatre Scene:

Colonial Fox Theatre Enjoy the renaissance of this 1920’s building located between 4th and 5th on Broadway, now a recipient of the National Registry of Historic Places. For summer enjoyment, plan on taking in their outdoor film series on the north side of the building. For more information call (620) 235-0622.

Memorial AuditoriumThe 1500+ seat Memorial Auditorium is a state-of-the-art facility that hosts a variety of musical, theatrical, cultural and artistic performance. Memorial Auditorium is also home to the Pittsburg Community Theatre. The Pittsburg Community Theatre provides multiple performances annually ranging from dramas to comedies to musicals. Memorial Auditorium also regularly hosts the Midwest Regional Ballet. This talented troop has performed beautiful rendetions of the hit musical “Cats”, “Alice in Steampunk Wonderland,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and many more. To learn more about Memorial Auditorium call (620) 231-7827 or visit www.memorialauditorium.org

Bicknell Family Center For The ArtsSee story on pg. 50

PSU TheatreThe Pittsburg State University Theatre Company presents several plays throughout the year at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Past productions include The Dinosaur Musical, Dead Man Walking, The Jungle Book, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Alice in Wonderland and many more. Pitt State Theatre is also involved with a variety of service projects that advance their theatre skills while serving the community. For a list of upcoming performances visit: www.pittstate.edu/psu-theatre

By: Ron Womble

When the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts opened in December 2014, Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott said the beautiful new performing arts center had the potential to change the region. The building was important, Scott said, not because of its size or its beauty, but because of the programming that would take place in it.

The Bicknell Center’s first year confirmed President Scott’s predictions.

Even the most optimistic supporters of the project could not have predicted the number or variety of events the Bicknell Center would host in the space of 12 short months.

Thousands upon thousands of patrons have flocked to the Bicknell Center for entertainment options including the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, the PSU Choirs, the PSU Wind Ensemble and the PSU Jazz Ensembles and the SEK Symphony. Alumnus David Osborne, known as the “Pianist to the Presidents,” was followed in the Bicknell Center’s Linda & Lee Scott Performance Hall by national entertainment groups like STOMP and the illusionist Reza.

Having a world-class venue like the Bicknell Center, with its 1,100-seat Scott Performance Hall, helped make it possible to launch the Best of Broadway, a series of Broadway

productions that includes “Mamma Mia!” “The Million Dollar Quartet,” and the Broadway musical, “Beauty and the Beast.”

PSU Theatre has eagerly embraced the intimate, yet flexible space in the Bicknell Center’s Miller Family Theater. Scene shops and a full-service costume shop adjacent to the theater have made it the perfect place to stage productions like “Eurydice,” and “Charlotte’s Web.”

In addition to entertainment of all types, the Bicknell Center has made it possible once again to attract speakers of national reputation to the campus. Former First Lady Laura Bush spoke as part of the university’s ongoing Women in Government Series soon after the building opened. Recently, the university announced the establishment of the H. Lee Scott Speaker Series: An Examination of American Life and its first speaker, President Bill Clinton.

The Bicknell Center’s busy first year follows a very long period when there was no large theater or performance space on campus. Deterioration forced the closure of Carney Hall, with its large auditorium, in 1978. In the years since Carey closed and the Bicknell Center opened, performances and lectures had to be moved downtown to Memorial Auditorium or were just not booked, at all.

When the campus and community gathered to dedicate the $33 million building in December 2014, President Scott reflected on the long journey required to make the building a reality.

Scott praised the PSU students and the 636 private donors who have given to the project so far. He singled out lead donor Gene Bicknell and his wife, Rita, as well as Linda and Lee Scott and the Walton Family Foundation for two major gifts and named some of the top donors to the project. “More than anything, this day is a celebration of the spirit of this institution and this community,” said PSU President Steve Scott. “Without the support of our students and

donors and the incredible work of our campus faculty and staff who helped

design this beautiful structure, this day would have never arrived.”

The Presidential Treatment

Former President Bill Clinton visited

the Bicknell Family Center for the

Arts in 2015 as a part of the H. Lee

Scott Speaker Series.


Signature Art Events:

Pittsburg Art Walk The community of Pittsburg comes together to celebrate fine art and live music showcasing local artists and musicians. Pittsburg’s Art Walk joins together the impressive talents of both Pittsburg State University students, local artists and musicians in a relaxed, festive night of artistic delight. The Art Walk is held twice a year in downtown Pittsburg.

Pittsburg State University Jazz FestivalFor over thirty years, Pittsburg State University has hosted the annual Jazz Festival each spring. Students, area residents and visitors who appreciate jazz are welcome to the annual Jazz Festival. A concert with nationally renowned artists is held in the evening after competition. The event takes place at the Bicknell Center for the Arts and Memorial Auditorium the first Friday in March.

Kansas Large Ensemble CompetitionKansas high schools bring their large ensembles to the campus of Pittsburg State University at McCray Hall and the Bicknell Center for the Arts for state championship competition.

Mid-America Music FestivalMusical competition featuring the vocal talents of grade school, middle school and high school performers held annually at Pittsburg State University.

Four-State Band FestivalThe Four-State Band festival is a one-day clinic for regional high school students giving them an opportunity to work with a nationally renowned composer with performances during the evening. Held the first Thursday each May at The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

Pittsburg Community Concert Band and Community Jazz BandPittsburg’s finest musicians fill the summer evenings with a schedule of casual outdoor concerts. Bring your chairs and plan to relax and toe-tap while listening to every type of music. Jazz, classical and big band sounds fill The Oval lawn at Pittsburg State University.

SEK ArtfestThe SEK Art Fest is a unique outdoor art exhibit and heritage celebration in Crawford County. The mission of SEK Art Fest is to promote arts and cultural festivals in Southeast Kansas. The annual festival features over-sized objects, uniquely decorated by area artisans. In 2013, SEK Art Fest celebrated the unique heritage of the region with “Mining Memories.” The festival featured twenty-four beautifully painted coal buckets, which were viewed by thousands visiting the downtown area. SEK Art Fest culminates in an art auction, where each item is sold to help fund future art projects and festivals in the area. Learn more at www.sekartfest.com.

Southeast Kansas Symphony OrchestraStarted in 1915 to facilitate and enhance the performance and enjoyment of symphonic music as an integral part of the cultural environment of Southeast Kansas, the Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra performs frequently throughout the year at Memorial Auditorium, Pittsburg State University’s McCray Hall, and The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

Pittsburg State University Solo and Chamber Music SeriesTouted as one of the finest collections of worldwide artists, Pittsburg State University hosts the popular series annually on campus. A wide array of performers from across the county bring the sounds of the musical to McCray Hall.

Art Galleries

Beverly Corcoran Art Gallery503 North Pine • Pittsburg(620) 231-7827Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

University GalleryPorter Hall • PSU Campus1701 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 235-4305Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. September-May

Harry Krug GalleryPorter Hall • PSU Campus1701 South Broadway • Pittsburg (620) 235-4305Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. September-May

The Scoop No visit to Crawford County would

be complete without a stop at

Pittsburg State University. Pittsburg

State, a comprehensive, fully

accredited, graduate-level state

university with an enrollment of

more than 7,200, is the economic,

social and cultural hub for Crawford

County.

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1701 South Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 www.pittstate.edu | 620-231-7000

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LearnResidents and visitors alike may choose from

hundreds of activities at Pitt State (many of

them free) throughout the year. One of the

university’s newest additions, the Bicknell

Family Center for the Arts welcomed more

than 66,000 visitors in 2015, its first year of

operation. Guests were treated to national

Broadway tours, political dignitaries,

including former President Bill Clinton, and

internationally renowned classical and jazz

musicians.

These offerings are just a few of the many

cultural opportunities available on Pittsburg

State’s campus. They provide Crawford

County residents with a quality of life that

usually is only available in large metropolitan

areas.

Fans of Gorilla athletics are known for their

passion and tens of thousands of visitors

travel to Pittsburg each year to enjoy

championship caliber competitions in some

of the most advanced facilities available in

Division II.

Carnie Smith Stadium has been ranked

among the best collegiate stadiums in the

nation for its atmosphere and fan enjoyment.

John Lance Arena’s recent renovation

combines history with modern amenities to

offer one of the most unique fan experiences

in Division II and the newly constructed

150,000 sq.-ft. Robert W. Plaster Center is

home to one of the best indoor event centers

in the nation.

Even with these great facilities, it is Pittsburg

State’s fans who make this university so

special. No single athletics-related event

is better known than the communitywide

GorillaFest tailgate party which occurs before

each home football game. Ten thousand fans

come together in brilliant Red and Gold to

support their beloved Gorillas.

For those in a more contemplative mood,

a walk through Pitt State’s beautiful

landscaped campus is a must. Visitors can

enjoy the energy of the university’s historic

Oval, the tranquil setting of Timmons

Chapel on the shore of University Lake and

incredible outdoor sculptures by world-

renowned artists including Tom Corbin and

Joe Beeler.

No visit to Pittsburg State University would

be complete without a stop at the Veterans

Memorial on the east side of the campus.

The memorial, which honors all veterans,

is unlike any other in the U.S. Since its

construction in 2004, hundreds of thousands

of visitors have spent time in the memorial’s

peaceful amphitheater, where a pool reflects

the eternal flame and the black granite panels

that cover the memorial’s interior walls.

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Making History On January 15, 1925 Pittsburg

State University officially

became the “Gorillas.” PSU is

the only college or university

with a Gorilla as it’s mascot.


Pittsburg State University Academic Programs

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The Gorilla Advantage

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School of Nursing**• Nursing

Physics**• Physics Astrophysics Customized Engineering Technology Polymer Pre-Engineering (Aeronautical, Agricultural, Electrical, General, Industrial, Mechanical, Physics) Professional Solid State Physics• Physics Education• Earth & Space Science (minor)• Physical Science (minor)

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSAccounting & Computer Information Systems• Accounting• Computer Information Systems (Information Assurance & Computer Security, System Design)• Computing (minor)• Internal Auditing (minor, certificate)

Economics, Finance, & Banking• Economics • Finance

Management & Marketing**• International Business • Management• Marketing• Business Administration (minor)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONTeaching & Leadership**• Early Childhood Birth – 3rd Grade• Elementary Education K – 6th Grade• English for Speakers of Other Languages (minor)• Inclusive Education (minor)• International Teaching (minor)• Leadership Studies (minor)• Special Ed for Family & Consumer Sciences (minor)• Urban & Suburban Experience (minor)

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History, Philosophy & Social Sciences**• Geography• History• Justice Studies (Criminal Justice, Generalist) • Political Science (Generalist, Pre-Law)• Social Work• Sociology (Criminology, Generalist, Diversity)• History/Government (Social Studies Education)• Multicultural Studies (minor)• Philosophy (minor)

Mathematics**• Mathematics Actuarial Science Civil Pre-Engineering• Mathematics Education

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Academic ProgramsCollege of Arts & Sciences

College of Business

Accounting & Computer Information Systems Accounting Computer Information System (System Design, Information Assurance & Computer Security) Computing (minor) Internal Auditing (minor)

Economics, Finance, & Banking Economics Finance

Management & Marketing International Business Management Marketing Business Administration (minor)

ART Art Painting Ceramics Jewelry 2D General Fine Art 3D General Fine Art Commercial Art Art Education

BIOLOGY Biology Cellular & Molecular Biology Ecology & Organismic Biology Field Biology & Environment Plant Ecology Plant Physiology/ Plant Molecular Biology Plant Taxonomy Pre-Dental Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medical Technology Biology Education

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INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS• General Studies• Integrated Studies Analytics Fraud Examination Sustainability & Resource Management• International Studies• Film & Media Studies (minor)• Fraud Examination (minor)• Gerontology (minor)• Innovation Engineering (minor)• Public Health (minor))• Technological Literacy (minor)• Women’s & Gender Studies (minor, certificate)• Women’s Health (minor)

The ScoopSpectacular facilities, a

convenient location, affordable

accommodations and unmatched

hospitality are why Crawford

County continues to be the home

to numerous championship

caliber sporting events. As home

to Pittsburg State University, we

have the amenities and facilities

of much larger cities. That’s why

the NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA, Babe

Ruth, the Kansas Shrine Bowl and

more continue to choose Crawford

County to host their championship

events. You’ll always feel like a

winner, when you compete in

Crawford County.

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SCORESCOREA Full Bowl...

Crawford County and Carnie

Smith Stadium will have played

host to five Kansas Shrine Bowl

games since 2002, including the

upcoming 45th game in 2018...

The most of any location

in that span.


Baseball & Softball:

Al Ortolani Field

is part of PSU’s Gene Bicknell Sports Complex,

which includes the PSU Softball Complex as

well as a pair of intramural fields. Ortolani

Field continues to draw reviews as one of

the top playing facilities in the Midwest.

Dimensions are 330 down the left field line,

400 to center, 330 down the right field line.

(Pittsburg)

Don Gutteridge Sports Complex

Features seven ball fields, perfect for adult

and youth tournaments alike. Managed by the

City of Pittsburg, the Don Gutteridge Sports

Complex offers ample parking, controllable

entrances and two conveniently located

concession stands. The seven fields deliver

the flexibility to hold tournaments for a

variety of age groups and abilities at the same

time. (Pittsburg)

Historic Jaycee Ballpark

is one of the premiere baseball stadiums in

the region. With covered seating for 1,000,

FieldTurf playing surface on the infield and

foul territory, and a natural grass outfield

with warning track, Jaycee Ballpark is a

great tournament facility. Dimensions are

320 down the left field line, 375 to the left

power alley, 400 to dead center, 360 to right

power alley and 303 down the right field line.

(Pittsburg)

Red Wutke Park

A Five field complex with natural playing

surface and concessions. (Girard)

Frontenac Sports Complex

A Five field complex with natural playing

surface and concessions. (Frontenac)

Cycling:

Walnut Time Trials Course

40 k is an “L” shaped course with a sweeping

bend. Pavement is smooth and traffic is very

low. Course has some 2-3 percent “hills” of

200-300 meters length. Total elevation gain is

127 meters for 40k.

Pittsburg Criterium Course

Circuit is 1.47km w/technical backstretch, one

tight turn and a small hill. Total elevation gain

of 6 meters per lap.

Arma Road Race Course

A 23 mile circuit with numerous rolling hills

and small climbs. 611 feet gained each lap.

Finish is one mile after climbing the largest hill

in Crawford County. All crossings are smooth

and safe.

Pittsburg State University:

Carnie Smith StadiumLocated in Pittsburg, Kansas, Carnie Smith Stadium is the home of the Pittsburg State University Gorillas and is recognized as one of the premiere venues in NCAA Division II.

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Plaster Center gets national attentionBy: Ron Womble

The newest building on the Pittsburg State

University campus is already drawing people

from all across the U.S. The campus and

the community planned for months to host

the 2016 NCAA Division II National Track

Championships, which was held in the Robert

W. Plaster Center and which drew thousands

of visitors to the community.

That’s just the beginning, as the facility

will also be home to the DII National Track

Championships again in 2018 and the NJCAA

National Championships in 2017 and 2019.

It’s that sort of regional and even national

potential that the City of Pittsburg had in

mind when they decided to partner with

the university and the Robert W. Plaster

Foundation to build one of the premier

indoor multi-purpose facilities in the U.S.

At the dedication of the Plaster Center, then-

mayor Monica Murnan said the decision to

invest in the Plaster Center was unlike any

the commission had been asked to consider

previously.

“The university’s proposal made us pause

to consider exactly what a facility like this

would mean for Pittsburg,” Murnan said.

“Both parties, the city and the university,

worked together to develop a plan that fit the

needs of our community and its campus.”

PSU President Steve Scott said the combined

effort by the university, the community and

private donors was a reflection of one of the

university’s key strengths.

“The strength of this university is not in its

buildings but in those who helped make

them possible,” said PSU President Steve

Scott. “Our strength lies in the relationships

we’ve been able to forge with our students,

alumni, community and donors.”

The Plaster Center is an amazing facility. The

main athletics portion of the Plaster Center,

which includes the 300-meter Harvey Dean

Track and the 100-yard indoor practice

field, is big enough to park two Boeing 787

Dreamliners, nose-to-tail.

The Harvey Dean Track has a Mondo Super

X Performance surface, which is the same

used in the Olympic Games. Retractable

seating can accommodate almost 1,500

spectators.

The high-definition Crown Automotive

Video Board measures 16 feet by 29 feet. Six

remote camera stations and a sophisticated

80,000-watt sound system ensures that

spectators don’t miss any of the action.

Overlooking the field and track is the

11,000-square-foot ProMaxima Strength and

Conditioning Center, which includes 1,200

individual pieces of equipment and more than

20,000 pounds of free weights.

The facility also includes new locker rooms

for cross country, track and field and football

and offices for cross country and track and

field. There is a large laundry for the athletics

teams, reception rooms and an on-site catering

kitchen.

Tom Myers, associate athletic director for

facilities, said the possibilities for the Plaster

Center are limited only by one’s imagination.

“Whether it’s as a site for national meets,

regional exhibits like boat or home shows, or

as an indoor practice facility, the Plaster Center

is going to be an asset that pays benefits to the

community and the campus for many years to

come,” Myers said.

Robert W. Plaster Center | PSU

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Where Champions are made!

The Robert W. Plaster Center will

play host to the 2016 and 2018 NCAA Division II; and the 2017 and 2019

NJCAA Indoor Track and

Field Championships!


Carnie Smith Stadium provides one of the strongest home field advantages in college football with seating for 8,343, and capacity for more than 10,000. Features of Carnie Smith Stadium include, 24 luxury skyboxes, MondoTurf artificial playing surface and one of the largest video boards in college football; the 40 foot by 70 foot “JungleTron.”

In addition to numerous NCAA Division II regular season and playoff games, Carnie Smith Stadium has been the home to Kansas High School state championships, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star game, and two National Junior College Athletic Association championship games.

Carnie Smith Stadium also features the Prentice Gudgen Track. This historic track and field facility has hosted many events at the youth, high school and collegiate levels, including the MIAA Track and Field Championship. In 2011, Bleacher Report listed Carnie Smith Stadium as one of the “Top 50 Stadiums to See Before You Die” and one of the “Top 20 College Football Atmospheres in the Country.”

John Lance ArenaJohn Lance Arena is a 3,500 seat multi-purpose arena built in 1971. In 2012, John Lance arena received a $1.3 million renovation with the installation of a new, 31,000-square-foot, maple floor. The renovation also included new lower-level seating. John Lance Arena features three full-size basketball courts and can be converted into seven volleyball courts. John Lance Arena is also an ideal venue for wrestling, dance and cheerleading competitions.

Additional Sports Facilities:

Basketball/VolleyballSt. Mary’s-Colgan Fieldhouse212 E 9th St, Pittsburg, KS(620) 231-4690# of Courts: 1 Pittsburg State Student Rec Center2001 S. Rouse, Pittsburg, KS# of Courts: 3

BowlingHoliday Lanes2406 N Broadway St | Pittsburg, Kansas24 Lanes

Disc GolfSchlanger ParkMostly Flat & Moderately Wooded18 Holes | Par: 54Length: 5480’

Lincoln ParkMostly Flat & Moderately Wooded Course9 Holes | Par: 27Length: 2,175’

FootballHutchinson Field1310 N. Broadway, Pittsburg, KSField Surface: Artificial/ FieldTurfTMSeating: 5,000

GolfCountryside Golf Course469 East 520th Ave. Pittsburg, Kan. 66762(620) 232-3654 9-hole, 3,075-yard, par-36.

Crawford Hills Girard205 East Highway 47Girard, Kan. 66743(620) 724-8855www.girardkansas.gov/girard_recreation.html9-hole, 3,025-yard, par-36.

Crestwood Country Club304 West Crestview Ave. Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-6530 www.countryclubatcrestwood.com18-hole, 6,691-yard, par 72.

Four Oaks Golf Course910 Memorial Drive Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 231-8070www.pittks.org (Search “Four Oaks”)18-hole, 4,579-yard, par 65.

SwimmingPittsburg Family YMCA1100 North Miles, Pittsburg, KS (620) 231-11006 Lanes | 25 meters

Weede Phys Ed Building1701 South Homer, Pittsburg, KS (620) 235-49148 Lanes | 25 meters

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The ScoopThe outdoor opportunities in Crawford County are as diverse as the immigrants that settled the area. Located at the foothills of the Ozarks, Crawford County features two distinct geological regions, providing ideal habitat for a variety of game and outdoor activities. The Osage Cuestas make-up the northwestern portion of CrawfordCounty and feature rolling grasslands, limestone bluffs, and heavily timbered bottomland. Thehardwood timber provides excellent deer, squirrel, and eastern turkey hunting. Quail hunting can alsobe very good on the grasslands and at the edges of timber, grass, and small crop fields.

The Cherokee Lowlands distinguish the southeastern half of Crawford County with thick brush and timber, and rich coal resources. In recent years, thousands of acres, once strip mined for coal, have been reclaimed to native vegetation.Whether you are an experienced outdoorsman, a beginner or a hobbyist, you’ll find the outdoorexperience you’re looking for in Crawford County.

EXPLOREParks • Trails • Scenic Views • Outdoor Activites

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No. 1 Lake Road Farlington, Kansas 66734 (620) 362-3671 • www.ksoutdoors.com

Sponsored By:

CRAWFORD S T A T E P A R K

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ExploreBy Andra Bryan Stefanoni

On an early spring day that seemed made

for fishing, Tom Pebley, of Kansas City, cast

his lure into one of the more than 1,000

strip pits that dot Crawford County. The blue

Kansas sky above was picture perfect: White

clouds dotted it, and a slight breeze rippled

the water. Nothing but occasional birdsong

interrupted his thoughts.

Pebley already had channel catfish on his

stringer, but was hoping to add crappie.

One of tens of thousands of outdoor

enthusiasts who come to Southeast Kansas

each year, he enjoys the fishing and camping

the Mined Land Area offers.

“We have nothing like this where we live,” he

says. “What you have down here is unique.”

Spanning Crawford and Cherokee counties, the

Mined Land Area is comprised of 14,500 public

acres belonging to the Kansas Department of

Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. It includes 13,000

acres of land and 1,500 acres of water.

Strip pits, as the locals call them, vary in size

from one-quarter of an acre to 50 acres, with

depths as shallow as a foot and as deep as

60 feet, owe their existence to coal miners.

From the 1920s through the mid 1970s, they

were carved by steam and electric shovels

in search of coal veins. When the shovels

were turned off and the miners left, the

countryside grew quiet, and the strip pits

were left to Mother Nature.

The passage of time would see ecological

succession: vegetation grew up and over the

spoils, while the pits filled with water and

aquatic life took up residence. It has become

rugged country with a variety of habitats.

Native grass and some cool-season grasses

dominate 4,000 acres of the property. The

remaining 9,000 acres of land is covered

with bur oak, pin oak, walnut, hickory and

hackberry with a thick understory of

dogwood, green briar, honeysuckle, poison

ivy and blackberry. It’s home to species

like whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey,

mourning dove, bobwhite quail, fox squirrel,

cottontails and waterfowl.

The land is sought out after by hunters,

hikers, mushroom and berry pickers,

campers, boaters and kayakers.

Becky Gray, who moved to the area from

Colorado, is one.

“I found the outdoor recreation here

alluring,” she says as she pushes her kayak

into a strip pit and climbs aboard. Her

paddles slice the reflection of the sky and

transform it into ripples. Gray navigates

through a narrow, low-water opening and

pulls up next to a beaver dam that from any

other place on the acreage is invisible and

inaccessible. She floats quietly past a thick

stand of cattails, slowing as she nears a log

to watch three red-eared sliders basking in

the sunlight.

“Kayaking allows you to go places others

can’t go,” she says. “It’s a great way to

unwind.”

Some days, she takes her fishing rod and

reel. Today, she is content with photos that

capture the wildlife she sees.

Gray, her family and friends, get their kayaks

and fishing gear out nearly every weekend

when the weather is good. They are nearly

always rewarded: They count among their

wildlife sightings beaver, snakes, turtles,

herons, cranes, deer, porcupine, frogs, hawks,

bald eagles, dragonflies and damselflies,

ducks, egrets and fish.

‘Something for everyone’They don’t limit themselves to strip pits; they

have found plenty of water to explore and fish

in at Crawford State Lake, part of Crawford

State Park.

The 150-acre lake and subsequent 500-acre

park were created 75 years ago, when 200

young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps

toiled for four years to transform an area

once occupied as a 19th Century military

outpost into a recreation destination.

The state assumed operations and began

further transformations. A volunteer group

began adding amenities. Today, the park

is like no other in the state: It is rooted in

history, is home to 80 residents, and is cared

for in part by the Friends of Crawford State

Park. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors

annually, who find peaceful campsites and

several cabins available to rent along the lake’s

shoreline, shaded by mature cottonwoods and

oaks and redbuds. Anglers use docks, casing

for channel catfish, crappie, and striped bass,

supplied by a national fish hatchery below the

dam, while youth enjoy a sandy swimming

beach and playgrounds. Boaters, tubers and

water skiers enjoy the lake, while hikers and

bikers enjoy a network of trails on the wooded

perimeter.

“You can camp next to a playground and

amphitheater, or enjoy primitive camping, and

the south end of the lake offers a peaceful place

to kayak and watch wildlife,” Gray says. “There’s

really something for everyone in all times of

year.”

‘Hidden jewel’At the north edge of Pittsburg, outdoor

enthusiast Mandy Peak has found another

seasonal wonder: Wilderness Park —

previously coal-mined land — that is home

to a collection of trails that vary in length and

difficulty. Wildlife watching opportunities

range from whitetail deer to red-eared slider

turtles sunning themselves on logs.

Peak especially enjoys the park in autumn as

leaves begin to turn to oranges, reds, yellows

and browns, and in early spring as buds begin

to form and wildlife emerges from hibernation.

Benches give her the perfect spot to rest.

But she uses it in all seasons: In winter, she

passes by frozen strip pits, pausing now

and then to catch her breath and admire the

patterns formed in the ice. The blanket of

snow muffles her footfalls as chickadees

and cardinals flit above and shared their

song. In summer, the towering cottonwoods,

sycamores, oaks, and hickories shade the

trails. In spring, redwood and dogwood are

in bloom.

“It’s a great place to come for a workout, or

simply some solitude, any time of year,” she

says.

Trails are accessed from a large, gravel parking

lot at the trailhead, with ample room for

unloading mountain bikes, strollers and pets.

That’s also where visitors will find a trail map on

a kiosk. Visitors can check the map out online at

www.pittks.org (Parks & Recreation section).

Some of the trails are ADA accessible, while

others are challenging as they follow ridges

and occasionally branch off into single track

through the woods. Occasional wooden

benches along the trails are perfect for bird

watching, eating a snack or resting awhile.

TrailsDeer Run Nature TrailNo. 1 Lake Road (Farlington)Crawford State ParkDeer Run is a hardened self-guided nature trail with interpretive signs, Many local flora and fauna can be seen along this trail, the variety depending upon the time of year.

Drywood Creek Trail No. 1 Lake Road (Farlington) Crawford State ParkA formidable route for mountain bikers who want a challenge. Seven miles long, with twists, turns, ups and downs. It has been used many times to host Missouri mountain bike race events.

Spiderleg Bridge TrailNo. 1 Lake Road (Farlington) Crawford State ParkA historic military out post self-guided interpretive trail.

Trail Head Park / Watco Trail11th & Broadway (Pittsburg) Nicely landscaped 1/2 mile paved trail for walkers or bikers

Wilderness Park 907 W. McKay (Frontenac)Over 4 miles of diverse natural environment trails, along with four fishing pits that include wetlands, forested areas, grasslands, and a portion of the Cow Creek tributary system.

Go Wild!The Mined Land Wildlife Area is

14,500 acres of land, reclaimed

following years of surface mining, the

area is comprised of 1,500 acres of

water and 13,000 acres of land.

Birds Eye View

Crawford State Park


GUIDED OUTFITTERS:Bone Creek Sport and Gun Club P.O. Box 512 Pittsburg, Kansas 66762(620) 249-0938www.bonecreekgunclub.com

Carters Big Island Hunt Club108 St. Joseph StreetSt. Paul, Kansas 66771(620) 232-4829www.cbihuntclub.com

Claythorne Lodge1329 Northwest 100thColumbus, Kansas 66725(620) [email protected] www.claythornlodge.com

Hickory Creek Outfitter1230 West 570th AvenueMcCune, Kansas 66753(620) [email protected] www.hickorycreekoutfitter.com

K&K Outfitters, LLC317 North 250thMulberry, Kansas 66756(620) [email protected]

Pawnee Wildlife Preserve245 South 180th StreetFort Scott, Kansas 66701(620) [email protected]

Running Roosters Hunting Resort1484 Northeast 60th StreetColumbus, Kansas 66725(620) 389-2888

Shawnee Creek Preserve2733 NE Center Star Rd.Columbus, Kansas 66725(620) [email protected]

Show Me Birds Hunting Resort, LLC2400 SE Quaker RoadBaxter Springs, Kansas 66713(620) [email protected]

Stateline Trophy Hunters282 North 270th StreetMulberry, Kansas 66756(620) [email protected]

Southeast Kansas Outfitters107 West Perry StreetArma, Kansas 66712(620) [email protected]

Swanson Farms, LLC375 3800th StreetElsmore, Kansas 66732(620) [email protected]

T&C Wildlife Hunt Club2461 Arrowhead RoadArcadia, Kansas 66711(620) [email protected]

Fishing Holes:Bone Creek ReservoirCounty Road 190 North and County Road 690 East Arma, Kansas 66712(620) 362-3022 www.kdwp.state.ks.us

Crawford State ParkNo. 1 Lake Road Farlington, Kansas 66734 (620) 362-3671 www.ksoutdoors.com

Mined Land Wildlife Area507 East 560th Ave Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 (620) 231-3173 www.kdwp.state.ks.us

The ScoopWith a diverse selection of shops and a small town feel, your shopping experience will be filled with a wide range of options and unmatched local hospitality. Find a gift for that special someone, the person who has everything, or just a little something for yourself. Specialty and boutique shops line Broadway in Downtown Pittsburg, antiques and collectibles can be found throughout the county and our shopping districts offer the convenience and selection of top, national brands. Shop ‘til you drop in Crawford County.

SHOPShopping Districts • Local Goods • Uniques

SHOP

www.pittks.org | (620) 231-4100 201 W. 4th Street Pittsburg, KS 66762

Sponsored By:

SHOPSHOP


Downtown PittsburgThe recently completed Downtown

Streetscape Project welcomes visitors with

new streets, new sidewalks, new street

lights, and new benches along Broadway in

downtown Pittsburg. With over 80 stores

and storefronts to enjoy, a visitor could easily

spend the day perusing the area. Get the day

started with a delicious home-style breakfast

at Otto’s, Harry’s Café or Bob’s Grill. Then shop

‘til you drop at Bud’s Jewelry, Jock’s Nitch

Sporting Goods, the Little Shop of Flowers,

Rosa Bella, The Home Place, Finishing Touch

and many more. Don’t forget to grab a tasty

treat at Celebrations by Lori or Sweet Designs

Cakery. Downtown Pittsburg also has a vibrant

nightlife with a variety of social opportunities

at The Break, 505, Fifth Street Bar and Grill,

McCarthy’s Pub, TJ Leland’s or The Brickyard

Grill.

Meadowbrook MallFeaturing over 220,000 square feet of shopping

opportunities, Meadowbrook Mall is the

premier shopping destination in Southeast

Kansas. Featuring nationally known retailers

such as JC Penney, Maurices, Bath and Body

Works, Goody’s and GNC. Meadowbrook Mall is

also home to two local dining favorites in Café

del Rio and The Mall Deli. Other notable tenants

include Westco Home Furnishings, Comeau

Jewelry, Regis Hair Salon and Hibbett Sports.

For entertainment, Meadowbrook Mall features

the newly remodeled Pittsburg 8 Theatre.

Pittsburg North Anchored by The Home Depot and Walmart,

Pittsburg’s north end features a variety of

shopping and dining choices. Get fueled up for

a great day of shopping at Chili’s, Applebees,

Oriental Star or El Charro. Or, just grab a

boost of energy at Starbucks. Then enjoy your

shopping trip with stops at Cato, The Shoe

Department, Big Lots, Payless Shoes and

many more.

Downtown GirardThe historic Courthouse Square in downtown

Girard features a healthy mix of unique shops

and a variety of dining options. Visitors can

shop for fine Swiss-made watches at John’s

Jewelry, flowers and gifts at The Painted Daisy,

car products at Breneman Auto Parts or Napa,

or get a new look at one of the six barbershops

and hair salons.

Shopping Guide:

Audacious Boutique

511 N. Broadway

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 308-6086

Embellish Boutique

514 N. Joplin St.

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 308-6800

Extremely Outrageous Creations

2702 N. Joplin

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 231-0977

Gorilla Country

104 E. Kansas

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 308-5128

The Home Place

616 N. Broadway

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 231-5440

In The Garden

818 E. 4th Street

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 231-4545

Jenny’s Flower Shoppe

220 N. Carbon

Girard, KS 66743

(620) 724-6336

Crafty Crawford County offers a

diverse selection of Farmers

markets that gather a wide

variety of locally grown

produce, hand made products,

and one of a kind crafts!


The Little Shop of Flowers

801 N. Broadway

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 231-2400

Serendipity Vintage Finds and Collectibles

214 S. Broadway

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 404-5080

The Painted Daisy

100 S. Ozark Suite B

Girard, KS 66743

(620) 724-7499

Paradise Mall Antiques and Collectibles

105 South Broadway

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 232-6956

Past Time Antiques and Collectibles

4030 Parkview Drive

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 230-0342

Rosa Bella

502 N. Broadway

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 231-2081

Saturday Morning

109 S. Summit

Girard, KS 66743

(620) 762-0161

Silvercreek Antique Mall

269 E. 47 Hwy.

Girard, KS 66743

(620) 724-6781

Strawberry Moon

211 N. Broadway

Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 232-1155

WELCOME U B ANK NIVERSITY

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Visit us at any of our locations...The Girard National Bank

Bucklin National BankClay County National Bank

Hiawatha National BankHolton National BankHorton National Bank

Kiowa County National BankOfferle National Bank

University BankValley National Bank

Wetmore National BankYates Center Branch Bank

620-231-4200www.ubpittsburg.com

888-675-8223www.gn-bank.com

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