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business development manager BONNIE EBERS

marketing consultant JIM BARROWS

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customer service advocate JULIE VORDTRIEDE

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chairman and founder CRAIG WILLIAMS

chief financial officer RHONDA HARSY

ON THE COVER The Liberal Chamber of Commerce is

located in the restored historic Rock Island Depot (1910).

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WelcomeTo the Land of Oz ............................................... 3

LocationCrossroads of Commerce ................................... 4

Business & IndustryA Foundation for Long-Term Expansion ........... 5

HomesComfortable & Safe Neighborhoods .................8

CommerceThe Region’s Hub ...............................................9

Health CareCommitment to Health & Healing ................... 11

Membership DirectoryAlphabetical Listing ..........................................13Categorical Listing ........................................... 18

EducationOn the Cutting Edge .........................................21

GovernmentFocus on the Future .........................................24

Tourism, Recreation & EventsA Showcase of Choices .................................... 25

Cultural DiversityRooted in Spirituality .....................................30Celebrate Our Differences ................................30

Your InvitationWait No Longer .................................................31

What’s InsideLiberal Area Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Membership Directory

THE CHAMBERFor almost 78 years, the goal of the Liberal Chamber of Commerce has been to sus-

tain and improve economic and community vitality. With more than 400 members, the Chamber is comprised of individuals, retail and service businesses, corporations, and nonprofit groups that want to help achieve this goal.

Managed by a 22-member Board of Directors, the Liberal Chamber of Commerce works closely with its partners on issues important to our community. By working hand-in-hand with city government and other entities, the Chamber promotes and maintains a healthy business environment for new and existing businesses.

The Chamber’s staff includes executive director, Rozelle Webb; executive secretary, Joyce Keating; and receptionist, Christi Brown.

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To the Land of Oz

WELCOME

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Welcome to Liberal, Kansas — the offi-cial home of Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz — complete with a rep-

lica of Dorothy’s house, a Land of Oz Museum and a yearly event called Ozfest. Not only that,

we’re also very proud to be home to a thriv-ing business community, safe neighbor-hoods, superb educational opportunities, outstanding health care and a multitude of tourist attractions.

Located in Seward County near the banks of the Cimarron River, Liberal has a popula-tion of 22,000. The history of the commu-

nity dates back to 1541. In June of that year, Don Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his

soldiers found their way to the area we now call Kansas. Very near the present site of

Liberal, the pioneers arrived searching for the fabled “Seven Cities of Gold.” In 1979, the city honored the sig-nificance of Coronado’s expedition by erecting an 8-foot bronze statue of his likeness, which now points the way to the museum.

In the late 1800s, water in the southwest Kansas plains was scarce. Wells were dug by hand, and water, a precious commodity, was often sold in sparing amounts. There was, however, one rancher who

made an exception to this rule.S.S. Rogers, whose ranch

was located on a well-traveled route

between the

eastern states and the Southwest, gave water freely to famished travelers and their animals. Those travelers often responded to his generous treatment with a comment such as “that’s mighty liberal of you.”

By 1885, Rogers had opened a general store and the government had established a post office at his sod house. Thus, the city of Liberal was born. It immediately became a shipping point for cattle, and in 1888, the plat for the present town site was opened. Within a year, the population had grown to 800. The agriculture that formed the basis for that early development still plays a vital role in our pres-ent economy.

Not long after, the railroad headed west and created a depot in Liberal, bringing commerce to the area that still exists today. And during World War II, a U.S. Army Air Corps training base was built to train B-24 pilots. Planes would stop and refuel in Liberal on their journeys between the Pacific and Atlantic campaigns.

In 1920, oil and natural gas were discovered in the Hugoton gas field, located primarily in south-west Kansas and parts of Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. The Hugoton field is one of the largest gas fields in the world. In 1921, the first oil was discovered southwest of Liberal. This makes Liberal and the surrounding area very important to both major and independent oil and gas producers. In addition to the major industries of agribusiness and oil, Liberal now enjoys a diversified economy with a retail sector that draws visitors from a radius of 100 miles.

Liberal is a warm and friendly community, sure to make a lasting impression on all who live or visit here. The city offers exceptional opportunities for work, recreation and leisure activities. We are also an ethnically diverse community with the distinctive flavors of Latin America, Southeast Asia and India.

Come and experience Liberal — enjoy the festivi-ties, the fun and the great people who make up the Land of Oz. And remember, “There’s no place like home.”

Liberal Area Chamber of Commerce 4

Distance in Miles FromAmarillo ............................................ 165Wichita .............................................200Oklahoma City ................................ 250Denver ............................................... 361Kansas City .......................................401Dallas ................................................445St. Louis ............................................ 651Chicago ............................................. 938

LOCATION

Liberal is nestled in the heart of the Great Plains. We experience a temperate cli-mate with an average temperature of

55 degrees. Average annual rainfall measures about 20 inches, while annual snowfall aver-ages 8 inches. The elevation of the area is 2,842 feet above sea level.

Liberal’s prime location has given it the name of the “Crossroads of Commerce.” With a trade area covering the corners of five states — Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas — the city is positioned at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 54 and 83. U.S. Highway 54 is a major east/west thoroughfare stretching from Chicago to El Paso. U.S. Highway 83 is the longest continu-ous north/south highway in the United States. It begins in Canada and continues through Mexico, making it the only true NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) trade route.

Over the past 10 years, a four-state coali-tion has been lobbying to upgrade Highway 54 into a four-lane corridor from Wichita to El Paso. Through the efforts of this group, a bill was passed making 54 a multi-state “high

priority corridor.” It is hoped that this status will bring more funding to the initiative and allow 54 to become a four-lane highway.

Rail service to the area is provided by Southern Pacific Railroad. The Liberal Municipal Airport, located within the city limits of Liberal, serves commercial, freight and private aircraft traffic. It has lighted runways and offers private aircraft storage. The facility is served by Great Lakes Aviation and has several scheduled daily flights to and from Denver.

The trade area for Liberal reaches an estimated population of 80,000. Customers who travel to our city come from Guymon, Hooker, Beaver, Turpin, Tyrone, Forgan, Balko, Boise City, Goodwell and Keyes in Oklahoma; Hugoton, Plains, Elkhart, Satanta, Kismet, Moscow, Rolla, Sublette, Meade and Ulysses in Kansas; Springfield and Walsh in Colorado; and Booker and Perryton in Texas.

Liberal’s central location is within a one- or two-day drive of Kansas City, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas.

Crossroads of Commerce

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The Liberal Chamber of Commerce, working side-by-side with the City Commission, city manager and Office

of Economic Development, strives to make Liberal a better place to live and work. Together, we are committed to working with both existing and future businesses to promote economic and community development.

Liberal continues to experience dynamic growth in business and indus-try. The city’s location at the crossroads of U.S. 54 and U.S. 83 makes us a prime spot for new growth because of the link it creates between Mexico and Canada.

Agribusiness — including wheat, corn, sorghum, soybeans, alfalfa, cotton, sunflow-ers, cattle feeding and processing — is the base of our economy.

Liberal’s farmers are pioneers in the use of deep irrigation wells in grain farming. Currently, Seward County has 476 irriga-tion wells in operation, providing essential moisture to 92,760 acres. The success of wheat and milo farming exceeds expectations because most of the county lies above 287 feet of water-bearing gravel that moves in from the west and north. These wells average above 1,800 gallons per minute each, ensuring steady income to the farmers and stabilizing agriculture in the county.

National Beef is Liberal’s single-larg-est employer, with 3,500 employees. Many related industries support this business. There

are four large commercial feed yards in the area, finishing out thousands of cattle each year. Less than 40 miles away is an immense swine-processing plant that relies on 65 hog-finishing farms in that area.

Other agricultural industries, such as dairies, are moving into the area to take advantage of Liberal’s abundant supply of grain and water. The county’s agribusiness saw a 75 percent growth increase between 1991 and 2001.

In addition to agribusiness, the oil and gas industry makes up the backbone of the econ-omy in the Liberal area. Several petroleum company offices are located in Liberal, as

well as a multitude of petroleum-related ser-vice companies. Many area businesses market extensively throughout the surrounding five-state area, both nationally and internationally.

Since 1963, National Helium Inc. has been operating in Liberal. National Helium Inc. is the world’s largest helium-extrac-tion plant. UtiliCorp United constructed a $16 million generating plant adjacent to National Helium to serve the helium-extrac-tion plant. The helium plant can process about 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily. Another company called Gardner Cryogenics was founded to provide refurbishing of the helium tanks used to transport the liquefied helium.

A Foundation for Long-Term Expansion

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

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Among the newcomers to our industrial base is Somerset Industries/Springhouse Frozen Foods. This company will create 50 new jobs in the community. They provide food service to U.S. prisons and cor-rectional facilities.

Plains Cotton Cooperative, also a recent addition, is a cotton warehouse, which has more than 300,000 square feet of space. The niche for this business was created by the increased production of cotton in south-west Kansas.

Wilkins Trailer Manufacturing is Liberal’s newest manufacturer. They have 30–40 employees who build tractor trailers. A new ethanol plant is currently being constructed eight miles east of Liberal by Conestoga Energy, LLC. They will need around 50 employees when they are ready for produc-tion in late 2007.

All of this business growth requires an outstanding transportation system. National Carriers has over 170 employees ensuring that the cattle get to the processing plant; that the meat gets delivered to markets across the United States, Canada and Mexico; and that other products are returned for use in this area. There are also several more truck-ing companies located here, serving busi-ness and industry with the goods they sell and purchase.

Work ForceThe available labor force in Liberal has

the benefit of being diverse. Because of our heavy agricultural and petroleum ties, there is an abundance of unskilled and semi-skilled general labor. But there is also a significant number of skilled workers with a variety of educational and technical backgrounds.

Education and TrainingVocational training is essential to the devel-

opment and maintenance of a strong economy. Both Seward County Community College and Southwest Kansas Technical School provide Liberal with a work force tailored to business and industry demands.

Incentive ProgramsSeveral business incentive programs are

currently in place, with others in the planning stages. These incentives include an Interest Write-Down Program, Enterprise Zone tax incentives, tax abatement for qualified manu-facturing companies, full-service industrial parks, and various state and local incentives that can be tailored to meet the needs of indi-vidual businesses and industries.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

ELECTRIC MOTORSERVICE CO.

“We love trouble” -Since 1968-

Sales-Service-Parts311 S. Country Estates Rd. 624-1132

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MAJOR EMPLOYERSFirm ................................................Total Employees .............................ProductNational Beef Packing .........................................3,500 ................................. Beef ProcessingUSD 480 Schools ................................................. 759 .............................. K–12+ Tech SchoolSuper Wal-Mart ................................................... 500 ................................................... RetailSouthwest Medical Center .................................... 411 ................................................MedicalCity of Liberal ...................................................... 225 ......................................... GovernmentDuke Field Service ............................................... 181 ............................................ PetroleumNational Carriers .................................................. 170 ................................ Refrigerated TruckSew ard County Community College ......160 full-time/300 part-time ................ Higher EducationSupreme Feeders .................................................. 75 ........................................Beef Feed LotJCPenney ............................................................. 72 .................................................... RetailAnadarko Petroleum .............................................. 39 ............................................. PetroleumKansas Smith Farms ............................................. 38 ............................ Swine Breeding StockPanhandle Energy ................................................. 28 ............................................. Petroleum

54%Cattle

16%Corn

13%Hogs

6%Cotton

6%Wheat

5% Other

3% Sorghum2% Hay 1% Milk

WORK FORCE ESTIMATESCivilian Work Force ....................... 11,116Employed .................................... 10,858Unemployed ..................................... 258Percentage Unemployed .................. 2.3%

0 100 200 300 400 500

Industrial Airpark (municipal, full-service)

Liberal Industrial Park (municipal, full-service)

Mid-America Development (privately owned)

Lowry Addition (privately owned)

Acres

INDUSTRIAL PARKS

54% Cattle

16% Corn

13% Hogs

6% Cotton

6% Wheat

5% Other

3% Sorghum2% Hay

1% Milk

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN SEWARD COUNTY

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

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HOMES


Liberal offers a wide variety of hous-ing, from historic homes adjacent to the original downtown district to

luxurious, modern homes under construc-tion. Residential properties include lakeside estates; ranch-style homes from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s; and bungalows. There are also numerous two-story, four-square homes built in the Craftsman style of the ’20s and several Sears & Roebuck homes scattered across the community.

Most of the new home development is located in the southern and northern sec-tions of town. In the south section, many of the homes are single-story homes that include basements and range in price from $80,000 to $120,000. In the northern sec-tion, there are many custom-designed homes that range from $100,000 to $600,000. Heavy renovation of existing homes is under way northeast of the city in the oldest section of town. The revitalization efforts here have been encouraged by help from the OTLR Inc. (a nonprofit housing organization), as well as by the city’s CHDO (Community Housing

Development Organization), with federal, state and local agents.

Another housing incentive in the com-munity comes from the Self-Help Housing Program. This incentive was designed for low-income families who wish to finance and build a new home. It is a USDA Rural Development program that is administered by the city of Liberal.

The Builders Incentive program also helps prospective homebuilders. Based on a sliding scale that correlates to the size of the home, the cash incentive ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Funding for this program comes from the community’s 1 percent city sales tax.

If you’re looking for rental housing, there is an abundant supply. Located throughout the community you can find houses, apart-ments, condos, duplexes and manufactured homes. Rental rates range from small apart-ments starting around $350 per month to

lakefront homes priced at nearly $2,000 per month. The average rental rate for a three-bedroom home is about $600 per month.

For senior citizens, Liberal offers a retire-ment community and two skilled nursing facilities. Whether you’re totally indepen-dent and want the social interaction pro-vided in a group setting or need personal-ized, full-time care, there is a home waiting

for you.People in Liberal take

great pride in their neigh-borhoods and the com-munity. We have tree-lined

streets as well as new sidewalks and lighting made possible by the city sales tax. People enjoy seeing their money at work in their own neighborhoods.

Liberal is a very safe place to live. Even though the population is on the rise, the com-munity clings to its Midwestern values and attitudes about life. We know our neighbors and care about each other.

The citizens of Liberal welcome new residents and want you to become part of the community.

HOMES

Comfortable & Safe Neighborhoods

People in Liberal take great pride in their neighborhoods and the community.

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COMMERCE

Liberal is a major retail trade center of southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle. Over 350 retail shops and

services, restaurants, and entertainment facili-ties serve the 80,000 people in the trade area. Seward County has the fourth-largest “pull factor” of any of the counties in Kansas and continues to grow.

ShoppingYou can find anything that you want or need

in the city of Liberal. There are three major shopping areas in the city — the downtown shops and businesses, an indoor shopping mall, and a large outdoor shopping center. A recent revitalization project for the downtown area provided new sidewalks, flower boxes, shade trees and decorative street lighting. All

of these improvements greatly enhance the beauty of the central shopping area.

In 2000, the Wal-Mart Super Center was built, leaving its old facility available. Taking its place were businesses like West Lake ACE Hardware, Dunlap’s (department store), Hastings and Dollar General.

Service ProvidersBesides retail stores, Liberal has many

financial institutions and plenty of profes-sional service providers. Whether you’re look-ing for an architect, lawyer, doctor or accoun-tant, all can be found at convenient locations throughout the city.

Rounding out the commercial activity are the many business support services located here. Companies appreciate the local availability of travel agencies, printers,

building contractors and computer consul-tants. Together, these businesses create a thriving commercial hub for Liberal and all of southwest Kansas.

DiningWith plenty of eateries, Liberal offers an

unsurpassed variety of menus certain to sat-isfy everyone — from fine steak (Liberal’s own National Beef) to Oriental, Mexican and fast food. We have small cafés, family-style restau-rants and private clubs to suit any taste. More than 40 eating establishments are currently located in the Liberal area.

EntertainmentMovies

When you want to catch the latest “fea-ture presentation,” you can find it at Liberal’s

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Southgate shopping center. This four-screen movie theater is not only popular among Liberal residents, but also among moviegoers from neighboring communities.

Concerts/TheaterThe Southwest Symphony Society meets weekly during

the school year and performs at various community events and concerts.

Live on Stage II brings five outstanding concerts to the com-munity each year.

Wizards of Harmony is a male barbershop singing group that provides entertainment at various events throughout the year.

The Rainbow Players is a community theater group. Players of all ages are welcome to participate in local drama and musical performances.

Both concerts and theatri-cal productions can also be seen at area schools and at Seward County Community College.

Sporting EventsIf you’re into sports,

Liberal hosts hundreds of local school and recreational events each year. From high school football games to Little League baseball, there’s something for everyone.

Liberal High School offers a wide range of sporting events to enjoy. The Redskins boast a four-time defending state-cham-pion football team, a 14-time defending state-champion men’s track team, and a 10-time defending state-champion women’s track team.

Sporting events for the SAINTS of Seward County Community College include men’s and women’s teams for basketball, tennis, baseball, volleyball and softball.

The city also has the coveted privilege of experiencing semi-pro baseball at its best. The Bee Jays baseball team is a member of the Jayhawk Conference, playing in the National Baseball Congress and sanctioned by the NCAA. The team plays home games at the recently renovated Brent Gould Field at Seward Community College, and admission is free.

4 Boutiques 3 Used Car Lots 3 Dollar Stores 2 Beauty Salons 2 Auto Parts Stores 2 Mexican Restaurants 1 Construction Company 1 Italian Restaurant 1 Insurance Company

1 Quilt Shop 1 Bank 1 Spa 1 Photography Studio 1 Grocery Store 1 Animal Care Facility 1 Web Auction 1 Miniature Golf Course 1 Golf Course

New Businesses in Liberal

COMMERCE

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Travel AccommodationsLiberal is home to 16 motels and one bed and breakfast, with a total of 805 rooms. Two of these motels have meeting facilities. The Seward County Event Center can accom-modate meetings, conventions, trade shows and exhibitions holding up to 2,000 people.


Southwest Medical Center (SWMC) operates as a not-for-profit acute-care hospital. The first patient received

medical service in August 1964. Southwest Medical Center is a business entity governed by a Board of Trustees (appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Seward County) and an administration selected by the Board of Trustees.

Through the years, SWMC has become a regional medical center serving patients

from a five-state region of Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. As the hospital evolves in a changing industry, one of the goals is “Keeping Quality Healthcare Close to Home.” This means recruiting and retaining highly skilled physicians, utilizing state-of-the-art medical technology, and embracing compas-sionate patient care.

HEALTH CARE

Commitment to Health & Healing“Keeping Quality Healthcare Close to Home.”

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Southwest Medical Center has more than 400 employees who work with 30 physicians to offer a wide range of medical services. Facilities and services include an intensive care unit, a birthing center, surgical suites, an emergency department, a mental health unit, rehabilitation and therapy services, radiology services, and laboratory services.

This is a dynamic hospital with a medical staff that utilizes the most advanced equipment in the health care industry. SWMC exists for the sole purpose of serving residents of Liberal and surrounding communities in the region.

Many other medical facilities can also be found in Liberal. Southwest Guidance Center is an outpatient community health center. It is staffed by clinical psychologists, social workers, psychia-trists and clinical nurse specialists.

Veterans are welcome to stop by the Seward County Veteran’s Services office if they have medical needs. The facility is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily and provides transportation to the VA hospital in Amarillo.

Hospice service in our community is provided by Liberal Home Health and Hospice.

The Seward County Health Department offers family-plan-ning services, prenatal programs, immunizations and child health screenings.

Numerous independent medical personnel in the community meet individual and family needs for other health services. These health providers include dentists, orthodontists, chiropractors, optometrists and physical therapists.

For senior adults, there are facilities for assisted living and adult day care. Often residents are able to live independently but enjoy being provided with meals and varying levels of assistance. For people who need 24-hour-a-day residential care, Liberal has two traditional skilled nursing facilities.

If you’re healthy and have an interest in preserving your health, you’ll find several health and fitness clubs in Liberal. At these facili-ties, you can participate in racquetball, martial arts, dance, weight lifting and exercise classes of all kinds. There are also more than 90 acres of parkland with playing fields throughout Liberal, as well as facilities for swimming, golf and other healthy activities.

HEALTH CARE

Southwest Medical Center is a regional medical center serving patients from a five-state area.

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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21 DieselJack Johnson330 S ClayLiberal KS 67901626-6411 .....................Fax: [email protected] Repair & Service

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A G Edwards & Sons, IncCasey Mein21 Plaza DrLiberal KS 67901626-4800 .....................Fax: [email protected] Brokers/Investors

A Life ChangeVicky Kauffman2132 Sierra DrPO Box 826Liberal KS 67905-0826629-1898 .....................Fax: [email protected] Food/Vitamins

Aaron’s Sales & LeaseKenny Hight188 East Parkway BlvdLiberal KS 67901626-6400 .....................Fax: 626-6424Furniture Sales/Lease

Abbott Construction405 S WebsterLiberal KS 67901624-2922 .....................Fax: 624-2933Construction

ABC Self-Store-ItGinny Gilmore605 Terminal RdPO Box 1001Liberal KS 67905624-5161 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Action Realty & AuctionC J Wettstein207 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-3333 .....................Fax: [email protected] Estate

Advanced Surgical AssociatesDr Moffat555 W 15th Ste BPO Box 6007Liberal KS 67905-6007624-4946 .....................Fax: 624-0952Medical Clinics/Physicians

Air ProductsTony WernerRt 2 Box 233Liberal KS 67901626-5700 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Al Shank Insurance IncAl Shank Jr.24 W 2nd StPO Box 2559Liberal KS 67905-2559624-2559 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Alcan PackagingSteve Tobias2036 Stone CourtBedford TX 76021817-858-9272 .....Fax: [email protected]

Allen, Dr Ray/ Dr David Fitzgerald, MDsDavid Fitzgerald2 Plaza DrLiberal KS 67901-2796624-5691 .....................Fax: [email protected] Clinics/Physicians

Allstate PlumbingJulio Jimenez122 S Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-1101 .....................Fax: 624-1105Plumbing

AlltelJamie Benoit1507 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901626-7670 .....................Fax: 626-7578www.alltel.comCommunications

Alva Monument CoBuddy Sams111 E Tucker Rd Ste ALiberal KS 67901624-4211 .....................Fax: [email protected]

American Family Ins, Lenear AgencyTammy Lenear7 Village PlazaLiberal KS [email protected]

American Family Ins, Long AgencyJeff Long303 N Kansas Ste 102Liberal KS 67901626-5664 .....................Fax: [email protected]

American Title & Abstract Spec., IncRenee Haralson217 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-9111 .....................Fax: [email protected] & TitleSee ad page 23

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.Vickie Thompson1707 W. 2nd Liberal KS 67901482-1001 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Oil Related

Andrade Auto SalesMike Andrade153 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-2400 .....................Fax: 624-4516Auto New & Used

Andrade PhotographyHenry Andrade18 E 2nd StPO Box 2705Liberal KS 67905-2705624-6492 .....................Fax: 624-5452Photography

Ansari MD, SuhailDr. Suhail Ansari121 E 11thLiberal KS 67901624-6222Medical Clinics/PhysiciansSee ad page 12

Applebee’sChuck Wagner2611 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-2422Restaurants/Clubs

Aquila (Peoples Natural Gas)Deanna Burkhart1490 General Welch BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-3190 ...................Fax: [email protected] ad page 29

AT&TDarin Miller407 N 7thGarden City KS 67846-5524620-276-4515 .....Fax: [email protected]

AYR LanesRobert Burkey2050 N KansasPO Box 636Liberal KS [email protected]

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B & B ElectricalKim Blakely118 W 2ndPO Box 2401Liberal KS 67905626-8244 ...................Fax: [email protected] - ElectricalSee ad page 6

Baker Arts CenterShirley Fawkes624 N PershingLiberal KS 67901-3115624-2810 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Bank of AmericaKaran Richardson300 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901626-3424 .....................Fax: 624-3557Bank/Credit Union

Bank of Beaver City, Liberal Banking CenterJason Weber10 E Tucker RdLiberal KS 67901624-0707 .....................Fax: 624-1217www.bankofbeaver.comBank

Barnett Realtor, CoryCory111 E 2nd StPO Box 547Liberal KS 67905-0547624-0547

Bears & Hares MercantileSally Huling13 E 2ndLiberal KS 67901626-4273Gifts

Bell, JimJim1036 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-5676Associate

Ben E. Keith/Carisa McPhailCarisa McPhail131 Sunflower BlvdLiberal KS 67901620-655-6146www.benekeith.comFood Services

Ben E. Keith/Mike Todd1329 WesthavenLiberal KS 67901620-482-4350www.benekeith.comFood Services

Best Well ServiceTony Bruce1461 General Welch BlvdPO Box 1244Liberal KS 67905-1244624-0347Gas/Oil RelatedSee ad page 29

Big Brothers Big SistersTammy Vannaman505 N KansasPO Box 649Liberal KS 67905-0649624-9000 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Organizations

Bluebird Inn Bed & BreakfastTerry & Kathy Keeton221 W 6thLiberal KS [email protected] & Breakfast

Body Spa, TheChelsee Maxwell8 Village PlazaLiberal KS 67901624-4555Spa

Boles, E PaulPaulRoad 16PO Box 919Liberal KS 67905-0919620-598-2366 .....Fax: 620-598-2259Associate

Boman Painting & DrywallScott Boman2108 Nevada DrLiberal KS 67901626-6243 .....................Fax: 626-7686Paint/Wallpaper

Braum’s Ice Cream & DairyRichard Garza1500 N KansasLiberal KS 67901626-7592www.braums.comRestaurants/Clubs

Brier & HaleLeon Hale424 N. KansasLiberal KS 67901624-8421 .....................Fax: 624-3624Books/Music/Instruments

Brooks, Olson & PetersonSteve Brooks400 N WashingtonLiberal KS 67901624-8494 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Brown’s FurnitureAlan Brown1100 E Pancake BlvdPO Box 1070Liberal KS 67905-1070624-3482 .....................Fax: 624-5225Furniture

Brown’s Shoe FitGreg Augustine1413 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-3387624-2921 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Buckle, TheAnna O’Kane1533 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-5202626-5401www.buckle.comClothing

Budget Host La Fonda MotelRohit M Bombaywala229 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-5601 .....................Fax: 624-7524www.liberallafonda.comHotels/Motels

Bultman Tire CenterBill Mills823 S KansasLiberal KS 67901624-4823 .....................Fax: [email protected] & Truck Service

Byron Bird & Assoc. ChtdLinda Billings224 N LincolnLiberal KS 67901624-1994 .....................Fax: 624-2012Accountants/CPASee ad page 6

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C. Dean Riney Insurance IncMike Riney1011 N KansasPO Box 277Liberal KS 67905-0277624-6238 ...................Fax: [email protected] ad page 23

Call, JackJackRt 2 Box 252410 YuccaTurpin OK [email protected]

Cancer Center of Kansas, PAYoosaf Abraham315 W 15th StLiberal KS 67901629-6727 .....................Fax: 629-6729yoosaf.abraham@

cancercenterofkansas.comMedical Clinics/Physicians

Center for Independent Living for SWKSTroy Horton1023 N Kansas Ste 2Liberal KS 67901624-6576 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Organizations

Chance, Francis, & Harding Marvin Chance, Jr303 N Kansas Ste 106PO Box 2227Liberal KS 67905624-3018 .....................Fax: [email protected] Property

Chance’s Service CenterMarvin or Nancy Chance11 W PineLiberal KS 67901624-8726 .....................Fax: [email protected] Repair/Service

Christian, Willis1119 N CalhounLiberal KS 67901624-5353Associate

Chrysler Corner, IncJay Musgrave406 E Pancake BlvdPO Box 1295Liberal KS 67905-1295624-1683 .....................Fax: [email protected] New & UsedSee ad page 4

Cimarron American Red CrossSherry Helmke301 E 5thLiberal KS 67901-3445624-8411 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Organizations

Cimarron PathologyDr. Hubert Peterson1436 N Western AveLiberal KS 67901626-8500 .....................Fax: 626-6625Medical Clinics/Physicians

Cinco de MayoJack CooleyPO Box 1056Liberal KS 67905629-5089Clubs/Organization

Circle D Appliance, IncDavid Quiring311 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-3327624-1223 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Circle D TVDon Schiltz311 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-2882 .....................Fax: [email protected] Sales

City of LiberalMark Hall325 N WashingtonPO Box 2199Liberal KS 67905-2199626-0102 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Clifton Realtor, RonRon307 N Kansas Ste 101Liberal KS 67901624-1212 .....................Fax: [email protected] Estate

Clingan Tires, Inc.Melinda Wills314 S KansasLiberal KS 67901-3797624-5649 .....................Fax: 624-4920Auto Repair/Service

Coca-Cola, IncDanny Cohns4645 Commerce DriveGarden City KS 67846800-922-2805Beverage

Cole CommunicationDeborah Cole20 E Tucker RdLiberal Ks 67901Communications

Cole ConstructionTommye Cole1503 NelsonLiberal KS 67901624-6307Construction

Collins DiamondsAudie or Karla Bartel222 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-3395624-3311 .....................Fax: 624-7269www.collinsdiamonds.netJeweler

Community Bank, TheMark Schepers2320 N KansasPO Box 3065Liberal KS 67905-3065624-6898 .....................Fax: 624-2381Bank/Credit UnionSee ad page 24

CommunityLinkGeorge Prudhomme4742 Holts Prairie RoadPO Box 306Pinckneyville IL 62274-0306800-455-5600www.communitylink.comPublication Printing

Conestoga Energy Partners, LLCNick Hatcher300 N LincolnLiberal KS 67901624-2901Manufacturing

Alphabetical Listing

The information in this membership directory has been provided and reviewed for accuracy by the Liberal Chamber of Commerce. CommunityLink and Craig Williams Creative Inc. assume no responsibility for omissions or errors of any kind.


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYCongos Tropical CaffeLupe Contreras748 E Pancake BlvdLiberal Ks [email protected]/Bar

Cottages of Liberal, TheCindy Hardin2260 Sierra DrLiberal KS 67901626-5000 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Courtyard of Liberal LLC, TheAl Cruz245 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS [email protected]/Motels

Crazy HousePreston Scott702 E Pancake BlvdPO Box 1317Liberal KS 67905-1317624-0400 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Critter CareShirley Sander730 S Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901370-3580 .....................Fax: [email protected] boarding & grooming

Crosier Carpet CleaningJim Crosier807 W 2nd StLiberal KS 67901624-8501Carpet Cleaning

Crossroads Center, IncRena Cross17230 Bluebell RdPO Box 2707Liberal KS 67905624-3133Clubs/Organizations

Crown Consulting, IncPam Schartz/David Rice150 Plaza Dr Ste EPO Box 1816Liberal KS 67905-1816624-0156 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Petroleum

Cutting Edge, ThePam Payton307 N KansasLiberal KS 67901626-5555Barbers/Beauticians

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Daniels MD, Dr JonathanMary Martwick2132 N Kansas Ave Ste CLiberal KS 67901624-1530 .....................Fax: [email protected] Clinics/Physicians

Dave’s LiquorDave Kline1115 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-8888Liquor

Days InnJeff Granger405 E PancakeLiberal KS 67901626-7377 .....................Fax: [email protected]/MotelsSee ad page 24

DCP MidstreamRon GriffinRt 1 Box 220Liberal KS 67901626-1200 .....................Fax: 626-1456Gas/Oil Related

Dermatology Laser Center, LLCPaula Park15 E 11th StPO Box 278Liberal KS 67905624-9100 ...................Fax: [email protected] Clinics/Physicians

DillonsDiane Sunley1417 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901626-4227 .....................Fax: 626-6135Grocers

Dorothys Hse, Lnd of Oz, Corndo MusmJoAnne Mansell567 E CedarLiberal KS 67901624-7624 .....................Fax: 624-7656dorothyshouse.comMuseums

Drs Cauble & DavisSteve Cauble/Dora Davis1401 W 15thPO Box 2317Liberal KS 67905-2317624-4371 .....................Fax: 624-8521www.drcauble-drdavis.comOpticalSee ad page 9

Dutton DDS,PA, Perlita MPerlita Dutton23 Professional Dr #ALiberal KS 67901626-4700Dental Services

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Earl Feese Welding, LLCEarl Feese426 S WesternLiberal KS 67901624-6141 .....................Fax: 624-6842Welding

Earles Engineering & InspectionPeter Earles211 N KansasLiberal KS 67901626-8912 ...................Fax: [email protected]

Easley’s Body ShopJerry Easley722 S Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-5121Auto Repair/Service

Economy Hearing AidTim Ingram2630 N Kansas AvePO Box 72Liberal KS [email protected] Services

Edward Jones/BirdGreg Bird16 E 2ndLiberal KS 67901624-1612 .............Fax: 877-624-1614www.edwardjones.comFinancial Brokers/Investors

Edward Jones/RileyLeo Riley111 E Tucker RdPO Box 1067Liberal KS 67905624-1611 ............ Fax: (888)449-5607Financial Brokers/Investors

Edward Jones/WeeastJeff Weeast925 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-0967 .............Fax: 888-499-2766Financial Brokers/Investors

El-Kan Drug, IncBill or Donna Wilson1033 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-2698624-4065 ...................Fax: 626-8906Drug Stores

Electric MotorsCharles & Kim Naab311 S Country Estates RdPO Box 1123Liberal KS 67905-1123624-1132 ..................Fax: 624-1137Gas/Oil RelatedWe Love Trouble Since 1968. New & Refurbished Motors - Phase Converters. 311 S. Country Estates Rd. (S. Hwy 83 By-pass)Phone: 620-624-1132 or 620-624-5862Fax: 620-624-1137Nights 620-624-9479 or 620-624-4550See ad page 6

Elite MotorsRod Riley2250 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-2886 .....................Fax: 624-0066Automobile Dealers New & Used

EPIC PCSLarry Howell150 Plaza Dr Ste 1Liberal KS [email protected]

ExlineRob ExlinePO Box 1487Salina KS 67402800-255-0111 .....Fax: 785-826-4425Large Engine Repair

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Faith TabernacleRex Petty514 N KansasPO Box 1432Liberal KS 67905-1432624-7565 .....................Fax: 624-4455Churches

Farm Bureau Financial ServiceScott Kane/Ethan Harder1010 N KansasPO Box 2525Liberal KS 67905624-1681 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Farm Credit of Southwest KansasJim Nelson2451 N KansasPO Box 1294Liberal KS 67905624-0171 ...................Fax: [email protected]/Credit UnionSee ad page 23

Feist Yellow BookKendra Ulwelling3020 N Cypress Ste 200Wichita KS 67226316-303-3300 .....Fax: [email protected] & Guides

First Baptist ChurchDavid Bagwell204 N ShermanPO Box 648Liberal KS 67905-0648624-1641 .....................Fax: [email protected]

First National Bank, TheTina Call324 N KansasPO Box 1217Liberal KS 67905-1217624-1971 ...................Fax: [email protected]/Credit UnionSee ad page 27

First Southern Baptist ChurchTodd Brown621 N WesternLiberal KS 67901620-624-0186Churches

First United Methodist ChurchKen Hathaway116 W 3rd StPO Box 916Liberal KS [email protected]

Fitzgerald MD PA, Dr RickTess Fitzgerald1031 N KansasPO Box 1814Liberal KS 67905-1814624-7550 .....................Fax: 624-7784Medical Clinics/Physicians

Five State Land Services, IncMark Haralson217 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-0900 .....................Fax: 624-8499www.fivestate.comGas/Oil Related

Flooring America & Furniture OutletMickey Mills15 E ParkwayLiberal KS 67901626-5959 .....................Fax: 626-7775Carpet & Furniture

Flower Basket, TheJennifer Turpin212 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-3326624-7049 .....................Fax: [email protected] Shop

Foss, KathyCox Media250 N WashingtonGreat Bend KS 67530620-792-2737Associate

Fox Roofing LLCLarry ParkerPO Box 1862Liberal KS 67905-1862624-6682 .....................Fax: 626-3665Construction-Roofing

Francis, ShannonShannon1501 Tucker CtLiberal KS 67901624-9571Associate

French ConstructionBill French111 E 2nd StPO Box 2228Liberal KS 67905-2228624-9522 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Friend’s UniversityRichard Pina2100 W University StWichita KS 67213800-295-2233 x 5573Fax: [email protected]

Fritzson RentalsElaine FritzsonPO Box 2226Liberal KS 67905-2226624-2226Housing

Furniture MartLarry Harp522 S KansasLiberal KS 67901624-7411 ...................Fax: 624-7549Furniture

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Gateway InnSandy Bradford720 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-0242 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Motels

Gilmore’s Roustabout ServiceScott Gilmore1910 W 3rdPO Box 1789Liberal KS 67905-1789624-0452 .....................Fax: 624-0457Gas/Oil Related

Girlfriends Flowers & GiftsKaran Ediger1541 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-1649 .....................Fax: [email protected] Shop

Glassman Corp.Joseph Glassman615 E 13thPO Box 218Hays KS 67601785-625-2115 .....Fax: 785-625-7029Construction - Mechanical/Electricat

Golden Plains Credit UnionJana Jantzen21 Medical DrPO Box 786Liberal KS 67905-0786624-8491 ...................Fax: [email protected]/Credit UnionSee ad page 9

Good Samaritan Center The-LiberalBrad Boatright2160 Zinnia LnLiberal KS 67901-2089624-3831 .....................Fax: [email protected] Home

Gore Nitrogen Pumping ServiceGary GorePO Box 65Seiling OK 73663580-922-4660 .....Fax: [email protected]/Oil Related

Graber ServiceEugene L Graber603 N KansasPO Box 887Liberal KS 67905-0887624-2312 .....................Fax: 626-8036Tires

Graham OD, Dr. Steven D.Bobi Graham2136 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-3841 .....................Fax: 624-0241www.visionsource-drgraham.comOpticalSee ad page 2

Great Lakes AviationKathleen McGhee720 Termonal RdLiberal KS 67901-5117624-0648 .....................Fax: [email protected] Travel

Great Western Dining Serv IncJerry Odle, Jr1801 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-7677 .....................Fax: [email protected] ad page 23

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Halliburton Energy Services IncJay Fitts1100 W Pancake BlvdPO Box 1598Liberal KS 67905-1598624-3879 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Oil RelatedSee ad page 23

Hamm RoofingTerry Hamm200 S Kansas AvePO Box 1302Liberal KS 67905-1302624-3377 .....................Fax: 624-1855Construction

Hastco, Inc.Debbie Ash813 Graham StEmporia KS 66801620-343-2373 .....Fax: [email protected]

HastingsNathan Kitchens1551 N KansasLiberal KS 67901626-5320 .....................Fax: [email protected], Music, Video, Inst, Gifts

Hay, Rice & AssociatesDustin Ormiston21 Plaza DrPO Box 2707Liberal KS 67905-2707624-8471 ...................Fax: [email protected]/CPA

Heritage Real Estate Group, INCLidia Hook-Gray1 S Kansas, Ste 2PO Box 1736Liberal KS 67905-1736626-6100 .....................Fax: [email protected] EstateSee ad page 28

Hettic, RayRay851 N HollyPO Box 67Liberal KS 67905-0067624-8994Retiree

Hi-Plains Pest Control LLCDean Walter2001 W 2ndPO Box 1183Liberal KS 67905624-2162 .............Fax: [email protected] Control

High Plains Heritage Foundation, IncDe RickettsPO Box 1278Liberal KS 67905-1278620-655-8532 .....Fax: [email protected]

High Plains Pizza Inc.Kent Colvin7 West ParkwayPO Box 2438Liberal KS 67905-2438624-5638 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Clubs

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesRikki Carrasco1550 N LincolnLiberal KS 67901624-9700 ...................Fax: [email protected]/MotelsSee ad page 31

Holmes, Carl DeanCarl1820 N CainPO Box 2288Liberal KS [email protected]

Home-Pro InspectionsRonald Naab1504 Hackberry StPO Box 1517Garden City KS 67846620-276-6438 .....Fax: 620-276-1911www.inspecthp.comHome Inspections

Huelskamp, Senator TimTim9012 26 RdPO Box 379Fowler KS 67844-0379620-646-5413 .....Fax: [email protected]

Hutch’s C-Store #111David Hutchinson1580 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-5084Convenience Stores


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYHutch’s C-Store #117David Hutchinson850 S Kansas AvePO Box 608Liberal KS 67905624-8730 .....................Fax: 624-2238Convenience Stores

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International Pancake DayJo Ann Combs318 N LincolnPO Box 665Liberal KS 67905-0665624-6423 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Organizations

Isakson, RandyRandy2511 Zinnia LanePO Box 542Liberal KS 67905-0542626-6824 .....................Fax: [email protected]

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J & R Sand Co, IncBob Carlile1010 E Pancake BlvdPO Box 2436Liberal KS 67905-2436-624-8439 ...........Fax: [email protected]

J & T ElectricJason Wood730 N WebsterLiberal KS 67901620-391-0520 .............Fax: 626-7664Contractors - Electrical

J-A-G Construction Co.Randy Carlile1531 Airpark AvePO Box 1313Liberal KS 67905-1313624-0200 .....................Fax: 624-1448Construction

J-A-G II ConstructionRick MarbeoufPO Box 615Garden City KS 67846316-276-8409Construction

JC PenneyBill Desmuke1513 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-1991 .....................Fax: [email protected] Stores

JCLS SalonSylvia Pando1010 S Kansas Ste A6Liberal KS 67901624-5800Barbers/Beauticians

Jim O’Grady TruckingJim O’Grady2nd St RdPO Box 2910Liberal KS 67905624-5343Transportation/Trucking

Joe’s Locksmith ServiceJoe Ramon1029 N Kansas Ste CPO Box 1083Liberal KS [email protected]

Jolies ImagesAaron Novack303 N Kansas Ste 104Liberal KS [email protected]

Jones Monument Co, IncGene Jones810 N KansasPO Box 2753Liberal KS 67905-2753624-4711 .....................Fax: 624-0925Monument

Jury, Farrar & Associates DO,PALaura Strange2381 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-1679 .....................Fax: 624-6001www.juryfarrar.comOptical

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K & K Oil Co.George SchilensW 2nd St RdPO Box 1173Liberal KS 67905624-6904 ...................Fax: 624-6948Fuel/Wholesale

K.C.’s General Store/Cippi SalsaKim Sandoval306 MainKismet KS 67859620-563-7000www.cippisalsa.comConvenience Stores

Kansas State UniversityDiv of Continuing Ed13 College Court BldgManhattan KS 66506-6014785-532-5575 .. Fax: [email protected] a Wildcat Wherever you Live! K-State distance education & 2+2 programs with community colleges makes it easier than ever for you to continue your educa-tion. Earn a certificate or bache-lor’s or master’s degree from a nationally recognized university!

Kansas Truck Center LiberalMatt Friederich1310 S Kansas AvePO Box 1005Liberal KS 67905-1005624-5688 .....................Fax: [email protected] Sales/Service

KC’S Sports PubBrooke Bryan44 Village PlazaLiberal KS [email protected]/Clubs

KD’s LiquorCarla Curtis/Ken Hamilton190 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-0500Liquor

Keating Tractor and EquipRuss Keating/Julie Parsons1900 W 2nd St RdPO Box 219Liberal KS 67905-0219624-1668 ...................Fax: [email protected] Equipment/SuppliesSee ad page 23

Kentucky Fried ChickenJerry Wills234 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-1846 .....................Fax: 624-1846Restaurants/Clubs

Kim’s RibsKim Peterson103 W MainPO Box 18Guymon OK 73942624-6600 .............Fax: [email protected]

King’s Pit BBQConnie Keeton35 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-2541Restaurants/ClubsCaterersSee ad page 9

Kitch-Brenneman Funeral HomeRick/Mellissa Brenneman1212 W 2ndLiberal KS 67901-3510624-5647 ...................Fax: [email protected] Homes

KJIL/KHYMDon Hughes909 W CarthagePO Box 991Meade KS 67864620-873-2991 .....Fax: [email protected] Stations

KKBS Boss RadioKarlie Blue3001 Highway 64 NorthPO Box 1756Guymon OK 73942580-338-5493 .....Fax: [email protected] Stations

Knudsen, DennisDr. Knudsen222 W 15thPO Box 2529Liberal KS 67905-2529624-3811 ..................Fax: [email protected] Knudsen, MDJayme Applebee, ARNPMelia Stoll, ARNPOver 50 years of combined service. Full range of OB & gynecological Care, including laser surgery.

KSCB-KLDGStu Melchert1410 N WesternLiberal KS 67901624-3891 .....................Fax: 624-7885www.kscb.netRadio Stations

KSLS/KYUU Rocking M Radio LiberalMonte Miller CEO150 Plaza Dr Ste JLiberal KS 67901624-8156 .....................Fax: 624-4606Radio Stations

KUPK TV/KLBY TVBryce Baker2900 E Schulman AveGarden City KS 67846620-272-1379Television Stations

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La HaciendaChristina Ybarra339 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901626-7319Restaurant/Club

Land Title & Abstract Service, Inc.Tammy Kiley303 N Kansas, Ste 103Liberal KS 67901624-5686 .....................Fax: [email protected] & Title

Landmark Real Estate Center LLCRichard Farrar & Bill Hockett307 N Kansas Ave Ste 101Liberal KS 67901624-1212 .....................Fax: 624-1249www.LiberalHomes.comReal EstateSee ad page 8

Lane DO, Dr Gerald11 W ParkwayLiberal KS 67901624-7900 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Last Tangle, TheRae Blain45 Village PlazaLiberal KS 67901624-0205Barber/Beautician

Law Office of Daniel H Diepenbrock,PADan Diepenbrock223 N Kansas AvePO 2677Liberal KS 67905262-8502 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Legends Printing & PublishingMike Rand901 N 2nd AvePO Box 1563Dodge City KS 67801-1563620-225-0020 .....Fax: [email protected]

Liberal Animal HospitalBrett Jones2300 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-8461 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Liberal Area Coalition for FamiliesPO Box 631Liberal KS 67905

Liberal Country ClubMike Brack339 W 18th StLiberal KS 67901624-3061 .....................Fax: [email protected]/ClubsSee ad page 10

Liberal Elks Lodge #1947Gerald Childres2010 S Holly DrPO Box 613Liberal KS 67905-0613624-7621Clubs/Organizations

Liberal Family ChiropracticDr Julio Jimenez2330 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-7773 .....................Fax: 626-5573Chiropractic Services

Liberal Harley-DavidsonKent Seba900 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-5588 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Liberal Hearing Aid CenterDebbie S or Brendan W1411 W. 15th Ste 201Liberal KS 67901624-5216 ...................Fax: 624-2148Hearing Services

Liberal Home Health & HospiceCheryl Rice502 N KansasPO Box 505Liberal KS 67905-0505626-4798 .....................Fax: 626-4799Health Care

Liberal InnKenny/Pam McElvain603 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901-4399624-7254 .....................Fax: [email protected]/MotelsSee ad page 31

Liberal is OzSome CampaignRozelle Webb4 Rock Island RdPO Box 451Liberal KS 67905-0451624-7049Non-Profit Operating

Liberal KenworthBill Rowe342 S Country Estates RdPO Box 1851Liberal KS 67905-1851624-2500 .....................Fax: [email protected] Sales/Service

Liberal LightJane Head12 W. 2ndLiberal KS 67901 67901624-4614Newspaper

Liberal Ministerial AllianceRusty CallahanPO Box 104Liberal KS 67905626-6232Clubs/Organizations

Liberal Mobile Homes, IncDanny Burtzloff733 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901-4388624-1981 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Liberal Office Machines CoGreg or Larry Wells1015 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-2696624-5653 .....................Fax: [email protected] Supply

Liberal Plaza, LLCGabriel Jeidel16 E 34th, 16th FloorNew York NY 10016212-889-4417 .....Fax: 212-889-4838Real Estate

Liberal Safety Lane, IncRay Eichman117 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901-4096624-5645 .....................Fax: [email protected] Repair/Service

Liberal Springs Assisted LivingKarrie Ipson1500 Terrace AveLiberal KS 67901624-8000 .....................Fax: [email protected] Living

Liberal Standard Supply, IncBruce Anderson1030 S KansasLiberal KS 67901-4196624-7721 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Liberal Workforce CenterPeggy McVickers/Rita Lovato1531 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-3565 .....................Fax: [email protected] Service

Liberty Food ServiceLiz Thomashide1501 E 8thLiberal KS 67901626-5566 .....................Fax: 626-8401Food Services

Light, PhilPhil2320 N KansasPO Box 2797Liberal KS 67905-2797624-2762 .....................Fax: 624-8860Associate

Live on Stage IIJames W Jackson527 N JordanLiberal KS [email protected] Charitable

LMH Janitorial, LLCDanny Burtzloff733 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-1981 .....................Fax: [email protected] Supplies

Lowry, NedNed2180 Dahlia LanePO Box 1847Liberal KS 67905-1847624-6795Associate

Lucero MD, Chtd, Mariana EDr Mariana Lucero, MD1404 N Western AvePO Box 709Liberal KS 67905-0709624-7400 ...................Fax: [email protected] Clinics/PhysiciansSee ad page 5

Luminous Neon, IncNathan Haskell2300 Wyatt EarpPO Box 1339Dodge City KS 67801620-227-2307 .....Fax: [email protected]

Lyddon Aero CenterBill Lyddon721 Terminal RdPO Box 945Liberal KS 67905-0945624-1646 .....................Fax: [email protected] CharterSee ad page 4

Lynn’s Total ComfortCarl Lynn636 S KansasPO Box 770Liberal KS 67905-0770624-3113 .....................Fax: 624-1318Air/Heating/Refrigeration

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Madden OilKenny Sizemore211 S KansasPO Box 148Liberal KS 67905-0148624-1961 ...................Fax: [email protected]/Wholesale

Malin, JohnJohn515 N PurdueLiberal KS 67901Retiree

March of DimesCarlene Schweer1710 Glenellen DrGarden City KS 67846620-275-5988 .....Fax: [email protected]/Organizations

Mary’s Certified TravelMary Downs1941 N CalhounLiberal KS 67901624-4234 .....................Fax: [email protected] Agency

Maurices #614Peggy Bixler1511 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-5202626-4701Clothing

McDonald’sGeorge Roldan24 E Pancake BlvdPO Box 339Liberal KS 67905624-8741 .....................Fax: [email protected]/ClubsSee ad page 11

McDonald’sFran Graves24 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-8741Restaurants/ClubsSee ad page 11

Mead LumberGary Andrews2000 N Kansas AvePO Box 1176Liberal KS 67905-1176624-3884 .....................Fax: 626-7629Lumber, etc


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYMed-Link Mobility ServicesGary/Teena McClellan1527 N. Kansas Ave.Liberal KS 67901626-7779 .....................Fax: 626-7728Medical Equip. Services

Meisenheimer’s BBQMarlin/Dorothy Meisenheimer1216 N TulaneLiberal KS 67901624-5845 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Mercer, Webb & Associates, LLCJohn Mercer/Arden Webb307 N Kansas Ste B103Liberal KS 67901624-0509 .....................Fax: [email protected] ad page 4

Midwest Life TeamClay Cox700 Terminal RdPO Box 1164Liberal KS 67905624-3527 .....................Fax: 624-3530www.midwestlifeteam.comAir Ambulance

Miller CPA, Lana MLana401 Grand AvePO Box 158Plains KS 67869620-563-7261 .....Fax: [email protected]/CPA

Miller CPA, Sarah LSarah105 E 11thLiberal KS 67901626-4440 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Miller Law FirmDoug or Derek Miller604 N WashingtonLiberal KS [email protected]

Miller MortuaryJim/Vicky Kauffman908 N LinclonPO Box 826Liberal KS 67905-0826624-3844 .....................Fax: [email protected] HomesSee ad page 10

Mobile StorageJeremy Upham540 S OklahomaLiberal KS 67901391-2778 cellStorage

Mortgages Unlimited, IncMarvin D. Chance, Jr303 N Kansas Ste 106PO Box 1399Liberal KS 67905-1399624-7617 .....................Fax: [email protected] PropertySee ad page 3

MosiacDavid Jasper441 N. Industrial Ave.PO Box 1871Liberal KS 67905-1871624-3817 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Movie GalleryVeronica Thompson630 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-3700 .....................Fax: 624-3709Movie Rentals

Myriad Machine CoGarret VanVleet5 S Country Estates RdPO Box 1056Liberal KS 67905-1056624-2962 ...................Fax: [email protected] Shops

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NAPA of LiberalBob Gwin189 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901-3793624-6285 .....................Fax: 624-0207Auto Parts

National Beef Packing Co, LLCBrian McMullen1501 E 8thPO Box 978Liberal KS 67905-0978624-1851 .....................Fax: 626-0285Meat ProcessingSee ad page 7

National CarriersRichard Rees1501 E 8th StPO Box 1358Liberal KS 67905-1358626-0334 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Trucking

Natural Health CenterDr Dan Cullum420 YuccaRR 2 Box 271Turpin OK 73950580-778-3310Chiropractic Services

Natures CupboardSara Willimon50 East TuckerLiberal KS 67901624-0881 .....................Fax: [email protected] Food Store

New Hope Church of GodLarry McCall, Pastor800 N PershingLiberal KS [email protected]

New Iron & Metal of Liberal IncBen Shain1441 General Welch BlvdPO Box 529Liberal KS 67905-0529624-5663 .....................Fax: [email protected] & Metal

New York LifeLisa Hatcher7 E 11thLiberal KS 67901624-1186 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Nichols Fluid Service, IncBrent Nichols316 Industrial ParkLiberal KS 67901624-5582 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Oil Related

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O’Reilly Auto PartsStore Manager1960 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901626-5801Auto Repair/Service

Optical 20/20Teresa Schiltz40 E Tucker RdLiberal KS 67901624-2020 .....................Fax: 624-2881Optical Supplies/Services

Original Town of Liberal RevitalizationDorinda Griblin150 Plaza Dr Ste C3PO Box 1035Liberal KS 67905-1035624-6069 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Organizations

Oxy USA, IncDel Oliver1701 N KansasPO Box 2528Liberal KS 67905629-4200 .....................Fax: 624-7014Gas/Oil Related

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Pancake HouseElma Davis640 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901-4318624-8585Restaurants/Clubs

Panhandle Oilfield Service Co, IncTim Long221 S Country Estates RdPO Box 1256Liberal KS 67905-1256624-6023 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Oil Related

Pepsi Bottling GroupTara Stahle212 S VirginiaLiberal KS 67901624-0287 .....................Fax: 624-9106Beverage

Pheasant Hunters ParadiseC J WettsteinRR 1 Box 96Kismet KS 67859629-1342 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Pinkerton Family DentalJames Pinkerton3 S ClayLiberal KS 67901626-6222Dental Services

Pioneer CommunicationsStan Rice120 N BaughmanPO Box 707Ulysses KS 67880620-356-3211 .....Fax: [email protected]

Plains Cotton Cooperative Ass’nJim Pittman2251 Road JPO 324Liberal KS 67905626-5162 .....................Fax: [email protected] Warehouse

Polk City DirectoryManagerPO Box 2981Omaha NE 68106-2981Directories & Guides

Polo Fields, LLCJohn Mallon815 Graham St Ste 1-CEmporia KS 66801620-342-6622 .....Fax: [email protected] Properties

Poor Boys Instrument, IncSteve Chaloupek631 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-5001 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Oil Related

Pre-Paid Legal Services, IncLisa LeNeve701 S AdamsHugoton KS 67951(620) 428-2012Legal Service/Insurance

Prestige Coffee SystemsDaron1857 N Mosley Wichita KS 67214888-520-5282 .....Fax: 316-267-0213Coffee Service

Professional Business SystemsLeland Lambert807 S. KansasPO Box 855Liberal KS 67905-0855626-7412 .....................Fax: [email protected] ad page 3

PTCIChris Purdy2222 NW Hwy 64PO Box 1188Guymon OK 73942580-338-2556 .....Fax: [email protected]

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Quilted TreasuresCheryl Feese215 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-8192www.nanasquiltedtreasures.comQuilt Supplies

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R & J Malin EnterprisesRandy & Janis MalinRR 1 Box 139Liberal KS 67901624-4243Construction, Handy man, Mowing

R J Patrick Operating CoR J Patrick326 N LincolnPO Box 1157Liberal KS 67905-1314624-8483 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Oil Related

Randhawa, Dr Gurpreet, MDDr, Randhawa1411 W 15th Ste 202Liberal KS 67901626-5033 ...................Fax: 624-7881Medical Clinics/PhysiciansSee ad page 31

Rane MD, Dr Mona, ChtdNaveed Ansari109 E 11th StLiberal KS 67901624-8500 ...................Fax: [email protected]/Plastic SurgerySee ad page 12

Rash OilDon Rash615 E CedarPO Box 1509Liberal KS 67905624-1361Gas/Oil RelatedSee ad page 27

Realty OneBill/Yolanda French111 E 2nd StPO Box 547Liberal KS 67905-0547624-6002 ...................Fax: [email protected] EstateSee ad page 24

Richard Rose/Exe Car RentRoger Rose506 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-7291 .....................Fax: 624-4608Auto New & UsedSee ad page 21

Rick’s Auto SalesRick Schindler500 S Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-6265 .....................Fax: 624-3217Auto Repair/Service

RIVCOWilliam Hockett2411 Zinnia LaneLiberal KS 67901624-1979 .....................Fax: [email protected] Estate

Rush, TerryTerry Rush2136 N KansasPO Box 1537Liberal KS [email protected]

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S.P.I.R.I.T.Jack TaylorPO Box 158Liberal KS 67905624-1450 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Sager M.D., LLC, Dr BobLynda Sager2330 N Kansas, Ste 1PO Box 1111Liberal KS 67905-1111626-7080 .....................Fax: [email protected] Clinics/PhysiciansSee ad page 11

Sallee Construction & Other EnterprisesRobert Sallee417 W 5th StLiberal KS 67901-3134624-4030 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Salty Dog RestaurantDavid Hawkins303 N KansasPO Box 737Liberal KS [email protected]/Clubs

Sam’s Salvage & Auto SalesCurtis WidenerRt 2 Box 430PO Box 773Liberal KS 67905624-0443 .....................Fax: 624-0444Auto Parts/Salvage

Santa Fe Trail CouncilKeith Thompson1513 S E Fulton TerraceGarden City KS 67846620-482-5154 .....Fax: [email protected] Charitable

Santa Fe Trail HuntsEric Witcher2494 County Rd 48Campo CO 81029719-324-9258 .....Fax: [email protected]

Scantlin’s Furniture & Carpet, IncRandy Scantlin211 S WashingtonLiberal KS 67901-3888624-3859 ...................Fax: 624-9575Furniture

Scantlin’s Mini StorageBill Scantlin211 S WashingtonLiberal KS 67901624-3859 .....................Fax: 624-9108Storage

Scheopner’s Water Conditioning LLCLiz Scheopner2203 E Fulton PlazaPO Box 721Garden City KS 67846-0721800-481-5121 .....Fax: [email protected] WaterWater Treatment

Schwab’s Tinker Shop International, IncJohn Schwab430 N Rollie RdPO Box 2764Liberal KS 67905-2764624-7611 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Seaboard FoodsEma Trevino-Soto1120 N WashingtonLiberal KS 67901624-5000 ..................Fax: 624-8800www.seaboardfoods.comManufacturersSeaboard Foods, an integrated food company, has many career opportunities. We offer competi-tive pay, great benefits, “on the job” training and internally promote more than 80% of employees! Proud makers of Prairie Fresh pork, “A Taste Like No Other.”

SearsKyle/Donna Hays1010 S Kansas Ste 7Liberal KS 67901624-6200 ...................Fax: 624-7036Appliances

Seigrist Realtor, ConnieConnie2500 ZinniaLiberal KS [email protected] Estate

Seigrist Realtor, MiltonMilt307 N Kansas Ste 101Liberal KS 67901624-1212 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Senior SolutionsJerry Dean150 Plaza Dr Ste ALiberal KS 67901624-4545 .....................Fax: 624-4949Insurance

ServcoDale TaylorPO Box 1675Hereford TX 79045806-364-3731 .....Fax: 806-363-1139Agricultural Services

Service Janitorial Supply, IncRon Prentice202 S Western AvePO Box 1443Liberal KS 67905-1443624-6401 .....................Fax: 624-6402Janitorial Supplies

Seward CountyMary Bloomer415 N Washington Ste 114Liberal KS 67901626-3200 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Seward County Community CollegeDr Duane Dunn1801 N Kansas AvePO Box 1137Liberal KS [email protected] ad page 28

Seward County Event CenterJanet Lewis810 Stadium RdLiberal KS 67901624-3743 ...................Fax: [email protected] FacilitiesSee ad page 6

Seward County United WayKay Burtzloff304 N LincolnPO Box 273Liberal KS 67905-0273624-5400 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Organizations

Sharp, McQueen P. A.Kerry McQueen419 N Kansas AvePO Box 2619Liberal KS 67905-2619624-2548 .....................Fax: 624-9526Attorneys


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYShelter Insurance, Gene McElroyGene McElroy1014 N Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-6011 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Sherwin-WilliamsSiretta Lemmons523 S KansasLiberal KS 67901-4109624-6051 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Wallpaper

SKADAFHenry Helmke529 N New YorkPO Box 797Liberal KS 67905-0797624-3616 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Smith Assoc. Inc., John T.John T. Smith404 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-1834 .....................Fax: [email protected] Property

Smith-BarneyMargo Shepard4520 Main StKansas City KS 64111800-821-6119 .....Fax: [email protected] Brokers/Investors

Sonic Drive-In #2Dave Yourdan7 Medical DriveLiberal KS 67901624-1096 .....................Fax: 626-3386Restaurants/Clubs

Sound Service/Radio ShackSteve Tuttle554 E Pancake BlvdPO Box 68Liberal KS 67905626-4900 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Southern Office Supply, IncTony McKee417 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-3380626-4300 .....................Fax: [email protected] Supply

SouthernPioneerRandy Magnison1490 General Welch BlvdPO Box 1177Liberal KS 67905624-7433 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Southgate MallPerla Caraveo1010 S Kansas Ave Ste A4Liberal KS 67901624-5171 .....................Fax: [email protected] Agent

Southwest Daily TimesEarl Watt16 S KansasPO Box 889Liberal KS 67905-0889624-2541 .....................Fax: 624-0735Newspaper

Southwest Distributing CoFrancis McElgunn1409 W Wyatt EarpPO Box 1360Dodge City KS 67801-1360620-227-8168 .....Fax: [email protected]

Southwest Fitness & RacquetballJanet Harkness1530 N Western AveLiberal KS 67901624-5335 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Southwest Glass & Door, IncJeff Mitchell/Tony Reinhart115 W 2ndLiberal KS 67901-3798626-7400 .....................Fax: 626-7711Auto Glass/Door Repairs

Southwest Guidance CenterJim Karlan333 W 15th StPO Box 2945Liberal KS 67905-2945624-8171 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Southwest Kansas Technical SchoolEd Poley2215 N Kansas AvePO Box 1599Liberal KS 67905-1599604-2900 ..................Fax: [email protected] ad page 10

Southwest Medical CenterAdmin315 W 15thPO Box 1340Liberal KS 67905-1340624-1651 .....................Fax: 629-2440Hospitals

Southwest Psychiatric ClinicAlice Griffitt150 Plaza Drive, Ste FLiberal KS 67901624-2900 .....................Fax: [email protected] Clinic

Southwind InnBob Bahatka619 E Pancake BlvdLiberal Ks 67901620-624-6236Hotel/MotelNewly Remodeled Rooms50 RoomsHigh-Speed Internet AvailableLowest Rates In TownFree Expanded BreakfastSee ad page 28

SPC Office ProductsRyan Ronne201 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-8441 ...................Fax: 624-5203Office Supply

Sprague’s Tax ServiceDale Sprague515 N ShermanLiberal KS [email protected]/CPA

Springhouse Frozen FoodsAlan Breslow1402 W 2nd StPO Box 918Liberal KS 67905-0918626-7448 .....................Fax: 626-7274Food Services

SRS Liberal Service CenterDorothy Wedel615 N KansasLiberal KS 67901626-3700 .....................Fax: [email protected]

St Francis Academy, IncAmiee Copp115 W 4THLiberal KS 67901624-4468 .....................Fax: 624-4598www.st-francis.orgNon-Profit Operating

St Paul United Methodist ChurchPastor Jerry Odle1140 S PershingLiberal KS [email protected]

Staats Jewelers IncBrent Staats205 N. KansasLiberal KS 67901624-3281 .....................Fax: 624-4951Jeweler

Stanfield, JayJay1535 Hanson CircilStillwater OK [email protected]

Stanion Wholesale ElectricJanice McNabb440 E CedarPO Box 237Liberal KS 67905-0237624-5504 .....................Fax: [email protected] Equip/Supplies

State Farm, Jerry HardingJerry Harding1105 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-2535 .....................Fax: [email protected]

State Farm, Roger CrossmanRoger Crossman20 E Tucker RdLiberal KS 67901624-8168 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Stepping Stone Shelter, IncPat Allsbury1015 N WashingtonLiberal KS 67901626-6024 .....................Fax: [email protected] Operating

Stu Emmert Auto CenterFred Miller202 N Grant AvePO Box 1237Liberal KS 67905-1237624-2584 .....................Fax: [email protected] New & Used

Subway Sandwiches/SaladsCatherine Collins1830 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-7827Restaurants/Clubs

Subway Sandwiches/SaladsGary Collins25 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-9050Restaurants/Clubs

Summitt Rest CareMarilyn Hannagan418 S Washington AveLiberal KS 67901-3830624-5117 .....................Fax: 624-2595Rehabilitation

Sunflower Bank NALinda Ridley711 N KansasPO Box 1299Liberal KS 67905-1299624-8101 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Credit Union

Sunflower ElectricJim Wilson101 E 2nd StPO Box 305Liberal KS 67905-0305624-6278 .....................Fax: 624-8247Electric Equip/Supplies

Sunflower Theaters Southgate 4Earl Watt1104 S KansasLiberal KS 67901624-5573Movie Theater

Sunrise Staffing Serv LLCCyndi Kruse322 N LincolnLiberal KS 67901626-5085 .....................Fax: [email protected] AgencySee ad page 27

Super 8 MotelsDharmesh Bhakta747 E Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901-4320624-8880 .....................Fax: [email protected]/MotelsSee ad page 8

Super SignDario Beltran412 N KansasLiberal KS [email protected]/Satellites

Superior Servicing, IncLaVonna Gonzales150 Plaza Dr Ste HPO Box 772Liberal KS 67905-0772624-5557 ...................Fax: [email protected]/Oil RelatedSee ad page 5

Supreme Cattle Feeders, LLCScott GirardRRt 1 Box 64Kismet KS 67859624-6296 .....................Fax: [email protected] ad page 2

Swanson, GregGreg506 N KansasPO Box 1829Liberal KS 67905-1829624-8158Associate

SWKO, IncChris Jewell22 E 5th StPO Box 758Liberal KS 67905-0758626-7230 .....................Fax: [email protected]

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Taste of ChinaZhen Yu741 E PancakeLiberal KS 67901620-626-7388Restaurants/Clubs

Tek Style Audio & SecurityIsaac Eatmon308 S Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901624-6160Audio

Thompson Architects, PADavid Thompson529 N LincolnLiberal KS 67901626-5204 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Time Warner CableKevin Collins119 E 3rd StLiberal KS 67901624-1634 ..................Fax: [email protected]

Tradewind Computer SystemsDavid Fuller22 E 5th StPO Box 1216Liberal KS 67905-1216624-8116 .....................Fax: [email protected]

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UnicelJessica Kolb111 Tucker Road Ste BLiberal KS 67901620-225-3230 .............Fax: 626-4733Communications

UniFirst Holdings LPShane White4210 SE 22nd AveAmarillo TX 79103806-374-4631 .....Fax: [email protected] Service

US Army Recruiting ServiceSSG Grover Taylor301 N Kansas Ste A 101Liberal KS 67901624-5262 .....................Fax: 624-6332Government

USD 480Vernon Welch401 N KansasPO Box 949Liberal KS 67905-0949604-1010 ...................Fax: 604-1011www.usd480.netEducationSee ad page 6

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Vargas RestaurantJuan Vasquez/Lily Patino2 Rock Island Road, Ste 100Liberal KS 67901626-4914Restaurants/Clubs

VersusJaime Arredondo907 N KansasPO Box 225Liberal KS 67905-0225624-3220Audio/Graphics

Visual Signs, LLCMike Freeman426 S Virginia AveLiberal KS 67901624-2144 .....................Fax: [email protected]

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Wal-Mart Super Center #0799Mike Wyrick250 E Tucker RdLiberal KS 67901624-0106 .....................Fax: 624-5018Department StoresSee ad page 7

Walgreens #10722District Office5611 E HarryWichita KS 67218Drug Stores

Warren, Ron2501 Arrowhead LaneLiberal KS [email protected]

Washburn UniversityJanet Groundwater1700 SW College AveTopeka KS 66621785-670-1030 .....Fax: [email protected]

Weaver’s AlignmentTravis Weaver420 S. WashingtonLiberal KS 67901624-8652 .....................Fax: 624-8652Auto Repair/Service

Wendy’s of LiberalManuel Amaya700 N KansasLiberal KS 67901-3308624-9471 .....................Fax: 624-3590Restaurants/Clubs

WesKan Oil, IncMike O’Kane130 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-8448 .....................Fax: [email protected] Stores

Western Beverage, Inc.Joe Bogner301 E Wyatt EarpPO Box 124Dodge City KS 67801-0125620-227-7641Beverage

Western Star RV RanchNancy Hittle12910 Road 3Liberal KS 67901888-248-3129 .............Fax: 624-7467RV Park

Westlake HardwareSteve Betts1601 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-1599Hardware

Wheatridge Park Care CenterJohn VanHook1501 S Holly DrLiberal KS 67901624-0130 .....................Fax: [email protected] Home

Windtree Management & Leasing, IncGary Dunnam130 W Pancake BlvdLiberal KS 67901624-7684 .....................Fax: 626-6646www.windtreemanagement.comHousingSee ad page 7

Wireless Data CommunicationsDon Ukens1017 S Kansas AveLiberal KS 67901626-6800 .....................Fax: [email protected]/Oil Related

Witzke Realtor, DonDon307 N Kansas Ste 101Liberal KS 67901629-7422 ...................Fax: [email protected] Estate

Wolf, Linda Family DentistryLinda Wolf2130 N KansasLiberal KS 67901624-5321Dental

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Yeats MD, IanTrudy1411 W 15th StPO Box 188Liberal KS 67905-0188624-0142 .....................Fax: 624-2660Associate

Yess BoutiqueLupe Contreras210 S KansasLiberal KS [email protected]/Beautician

Yoxall, Antrim, Yoxall & Fitzgerald, LLPRichard R, Yoxall101 W 4th StLiberal KS 67901624-8444 .....................Fax: [email protected]

Yucca Ridge Golf Club, LCTrent Kitch/John T Smith404 N KansasLiberal KS [email protected] ad page 3


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

ABSTRACT & TITLE

American Title & Abstract Spec., Inc624-9111See ad page 23

Land Title & Abstract Service, Inc.624-5686

ACCOUNTANTS/CPA

Byron Bird & Assoc. Chtd624-1994See ad page 6

Hay, Rice & Associates624-8471

Miller CPA, Lana M620-563-7261

Sprague’s Tax Service624-6736

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Servco806-364-3731

AIR AMBULANCE

Midwest Life Team624-3527

AIR CHARTER

Lyddon Aero Center624-1646See ad page 4

AIR TRAVEL

Great Lakes Aviation624-0648

AIR/HEATING/REFRIGERATION

Lynn’s Total Comfort624-3113

ANIMAL BOARDING & GROOMING

Critter Care370-3580

APPLIANCES

Circle D Appliance, Inc624-1223

Sears624-6200

APPRAISERS

Mercer, Webb & Associates, LLC624-0509See ad page 4

ARCHITECTS

Thompson Architects, PA626-5204

ASPHALT

J & R Sand Co, Inc-624-8439

ASSISTED LIVING

Liberal Springs Assisted Living624-8000

ASSOCIATE

Bell, Jim624-5676

Boles, E Paul620-598-2366

Call, Jack580-778-3541

Christian, Willis624-5353

Foss, Kathy620-792-2737

Francis, Shannon624-9571

Holmes, Carl Dean624-7361

Huelskamp, Senator Tim620-646-5413

Isakson, Randy626-6824

Knudsen, Dennis624-3811Dennis Knudsen, MDJayme Applebee, ARNPMelia Stoll, ARNPOver 50 years of combined service. Full range of OB & gynecological Care, including laser surgery.

Light, Phil624-2762

Lowry, Ned624-6795

Rush, Terry624-7747

Stanfield, Jay

Swanson, Greg624-8158

Warren, Ron624-0123

Yeats MD, Ian624-0142

ATTORNEY

Law Office of Daniel H Diepenbrock,PA262-8502

ATTORNEYS

Brooks, Olson & Peterson624-8494

Miller Law Firm624-0125

Sharp, McQueen P. A.624-2548

Yoxall, Antrim, Yoxall & Fitzgerald, LLP624-8444

AUDIO

Tek Style Audio & Security624-6160

AUDIO/GRAPHICS

Versus624-3220

AUTO GLASS/DOOR REPAIRS

Southwest Glass & Door, Inc626-7400

AUTO NEW & USED

Andrade Auto Sales624-2400

Chrysler Corner, Inc624-1683See ad page 4

Richard Rose/Exe Car Rent624-7291See ad page 21

Stu Emmert Auto Center624-2584

AUTO PARTS

NAPA of Liberal624-6285

AUTO PARTS/SALVAGE

Sam’s Salvage & Auto Sales624-0443

AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE

21 Diesel626-6411

AUTO REPAIR/SERVICE

Chance’s Service Center624-8726

Clingan Tires, Inc.624-5649

Easley’s Body Shop624-5121

Liberal Safety Lane, Inc624-5645

O’Reilly Auto Parts626-5801

Rick’s Auto Sales624-6265

Weaver’s Alignment624-8652

AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE

Bultman Tire Center624-4823

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS NEW & USED

Elite Motors624-2886

BANK

Bank of Beaver City, Liberal Banking Center624-0707

BANK/CREDIT UNION

Bank of America626-3424

Community Bank, The624-6898See ad page 24

Farm Credit of Southwest Kansas624-0171See ad page 23

First National Bank, The624-1971See ad page 27

Golden Plains Credit Union624-8491See ad page 9

Sunflower Bank NA624-8101

BARBER/BEAUTICIAN

Last Tangle, The624-0205

BARBERS/BEAUTICIANS

Cutting Edge, The626-5555

JCLS Salon624-5800

BED & BREAKFAST

Bluebird Inn Bed & Breakfast624-0720

BEVERAGE

Coca-Cola, Inc800-922-2805

Pepsi Bottling Group624-0287

Southwest Distributing Co620-227-8168

Western Beverage, Inc.620-227-7641

BOOK, MUSIC, VIDEO, INST, GIFTS

Hastings626-5320

BOOKS/MUSIC/INSTRUMENTS

Brier & Hale624-8421

BOTTLE WATER

Scheopner’s Water Conditioning LLC800-481-5121

BOWLING

AYR Lanes624-6228

CARPET CLEANING

Crosier Carpet Cleaning624-8501

CARPET & FURNITURE

Flooring America & Furniture Outlet626-5959

CATERERS

Great Western Dining Serv Inc624-7677See ad page 23

Kim’s Ribs624-6600

King’s Pit BBQ624-2541See ad page 9

Meisenheimer’s BBQ624-5845

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

Liberal Family Chiropractic624-7773

Natural Health Center580-778-3310

CHURCHES

Faith Tabernacle624-7565

First Baptist Church624-1641

First Southern Baptist Church620-624-0186

First United Methodist Church624-8401

New Hope Church of God624-3382

St Paul United Methodist Church624-5902

CLOTHING

Buckle, The626-5401

Crazy House624-0400

Maurices #6141511 N KansasLiberal, KS 67901-5202Ph. 626-4701

CLOTHING/BEAUTICIAN

Yess Boutique624-8210

CLUBS/ORGANIZATION

Cinco de Mayo629-5089

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Big Brothers Big Sisters624-9000

Center for Independent Living for SWKS624-6576

Cimarron American Red Cross624-8411

Crossroads Center, Inc624-3133

International Pancake Day624-6423

Liberal Elks Lodge #1947624-7621

Liberal Ministerial Alliance626-6232

March of Dimes620-275-5988

Original Town of Liberal Revitalization624-6069

Seward County United Way624-5400

COFFEE SERVICE

Prestige Coffee Systems888-520-5282

COMMUNICATIONS

Alltel626-7670

AT&T620-276-4515

Cole Communication

EPIC PCS620-370-0409

Pioneer Communications620-356-3211

PTCI580-338-2556

SWKO, Inc626-7230

Time Warner Cable119 E 3rd St Liberal, KS 67901Phone: 624-1634Fax: 624-9141

Unicel620-225-3230

COMPUTER

Professional Business Systems626-7412See ad page 3

Tradewind Computer Systems624-8116

CONSTRUCTION

Abbott Construction624-2922

Cole Construction624-6307

French Construction624-9522

Hamm Roofing624-3377

J-A-G Construction Co.624-0200

J-A-G II Construction316-276-8409

Sallee Construction & Other Enterprises624-4030

CONSTRUCTION - ELECTRICAL

B & B Electrical626-8244See ad page 6

Categorical Listing

The information in this membership directory has been provided and reviewed for accuracy by the Liberal Chamber of Commerce. CommunityLink and Craig Williams Creative Inc. assume no responsibility for omissions or errors of any kind.


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYCONSTRUCTION,

HANDY MAN, MOWING

R & J Malin Enterprises624-4243

CONSTRUCTION - MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAT

Glassman Corp.785-625-2115

CONSTRUCTION-COMMERCIAL

Hastco, Inc.620-343-2373

CONSTRUCTION-ROOFING

Fox Roofing LLC624-6682

CONSULTANT

S.P.I.R.I.T.624-1450

CONSULTING/PETROLEUM

Crown Consulting, Inc624-0156

CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL

J & T Electric620-391-0520

CONVENIENCE STORES

Hutch’s C-Store #111624-5084

Hutch’s C-Store #117624-8730

K.C.’s General Store/Cippi Salsa620-563-7000

WesKan Oil, Inc624-8448

CONVENTION FACILITIES

Seward County Event Center624-3743See ad page 6

COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGERY

Rane MD, Dr Mona, Chtd624-8500See ad page 12

COTTON WAREHOUSE

Plains Cotton Cooperative Ass’n626-5162

COUNCELING

Southwest Guidance Center624-8171

CPA

Miller CPA, Sarah L626-4440

DENTAL

Wolf, Linda Family Dentistry624-5321

DENTAL SERVICES

Dutton DDS,PA, Perlita M626-4700

Pinkerton Family Dental626-6222

DEPARTMENT STORES

JC Penney624-1991

Wal-Mart Super Center #0799624-0106See ad page 7

DIRECTORIES & GUIDES

Feist Yellow Book316-303-3300

Polk City Directory

DRUG STORES

El-Kan Drug, Inc624-4065

Walgreens #10722

EDUCATION

Friend’s University800-295-2233 x 5573

Kansas State University785-532-5575Be a Wildcat Wherever you Live! K-State distance education & 2+2 programs with community colleges makes it easier than ever for you to continue your educa-tion. Earn a certificate or bache-lor’s or master’s degree from a nationally recognized university!

Seward County Community College624-1951See ad page 28

Southwest Kansas Technical School2215 N Kansas AvePO Box 1599Liberal, KS 67905-1599Ph: 620-604-2900Fax: [email protected] ad page 10

USD 480604-1010See ad page 6

Washburn University785-670-1030

ELECTRIC EQUIP/SUPPLIES

Stanion Wholesale Electric624-5504

Sunflower Electric624-6278

ELECTRONICS

Sound Service/Radio Shack626-4900

ENGINEERS

Earles Engineering & Inspection626-8912

FARM EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

Keating Tractor and Equip624-1668See ad page 23

FEEDLOTS

Supreme Cattle Feeders, LLC624-6296See ad page 2

FINANCIAL BROKERS/INVESTORS

A G Edwards & Sons, Inc626-4800

Edward Jones/Bird624-1612

Edward Jones/Riley624-1611

Edward Jones/Weeast624-0967

Smith-Barney800-821-6119

FITNESS

Southwest Fitness & Racquetball624-5335

FLOWER SHOP

Flower Basket, The624-7049

Girlfriends Flowers & Gifts624-1649

FOOD SERVICES

Ben E. Keith/Carisa McPhail620-655-6146

Ben E. Keith/Mike Todd620-482-4350

Liberty Food Service626-5566

Springhouse Frozen Foods626-7448

FOUNDATION

High Plains Heritage Foundation, Inc620-655-8532

FUEL/WHOLESALE

K & K Oil Co.624-6904

Madden Oil624-1961

FUNERAL HOMES

Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home624-5647

Miller Mortuary624-3844See ad page 10

FURNITURE

Brown’s Furniture624-3482

Furniture Mart624-7411

Scantlin’s Furniture & Carpet, Inc624-3859

FURNITURE SALES/LEASE

Aaron’s Sales & Lease626-6400

GAS/OIL RELATED

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.482-1001

Best Well Service624-0347See ad page 29

DCP Midstream626-1200

Electric MotorsWe Love Trouble Since 1968. New & Refurbished Motors - Phase Converters. 311 S. Country Estates Rd. (S. Hwy 83 By-pass)Phone: 620-624-1132 or 620-624-5862Fax: 620-624-1137Nights 620-624-9479 or 620-624-4550See ad page 6

Five State Land Services, Inc624-0900

Gilmore’s Roustabout Service624-0452

Gore Nitrogen Pumping Service580-922-4660

Halliburton Energy Services Inc624-3879See ad page 23

Nichols Fluid Service, Inc624-5582

Oxy USA, Inc629-4200

Panhandle Oilfield Service Co, Inc624-6023

Poor Boys Instrument, Inc624-5001

R J Patrick Operating Co624-8483

Rash Oil624-1361See ad page 27

Superior Servicing, Inc624-5557See ad page 5

Wireless Data Communications626-6800

GIFTS

Bears & Hares Mercantile626-4273

GOLF

Yucca Ridge Golf Club, LC624-4653See ad page 3

GOVERNMENT

City of Liberal626-0102

Seward County626-3200

US Army Recruiting Service624-5262

GROCERS

Dillons626-4227

HARDWARE

Liberal Standard Supply, Inc624-7721

Westlake Hardware624-1599

HEALTH CARE

Liberal Home Health & Hospice626-4798

HEALTH FOOD STORE

Natures Cupboard624-0881

HEALTH FOOD/VITAMINS

A Life Change629-1898

HEARING SERVICES

Economy Hearing Aid626-6356

Liberal Hearing Aid Center624-5216

HOME INSPECTIONS

Home-Pro Inspections620-276-6438

HOSPITALS

Southwest Medical Center624-1651

HOTEL/MOTEL

Southwind Inn620-624-6236Newly Remodeled Rooms50 RoomsHigh-Speed Internet AvailableLowest Rates In TownFree Expanded BreakfastSee ad page 28

HOTELS/MOTELS

Budget Host La Fonda Motel624-5601

Courtyard of Liberal LLC, The626-7970

Days Inn626-7377See ad page 24

Gateway Inn624-0242

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites624-9700See ad page 31

Liberal Inn624-7254See ad page 31

Super 8 Motels624-8880See ad page 8

HOUSING

Cottages of Liberal, The626-5000

Fritzson Rentals624-2226

Liberal Mobile Homes, Inc624-1981

Windtree Management & Leasing, Inc624-7684See ad page 7

HUNTING

Pheasant Hunters Paradise629-1342

Santa Fe Trail Hunts719-324-9258

INSURANCE

Al Shank Insurance Inc624-2559

American Family Ins, Lenear Agency624-2342

American Family Ins,Long Agency626-5664

C. Dean Riney Insurance Inc624-6238See ad page 23

Farm Bureau Financial Service624-1681

New York Life624-1186

Senior Solutions624-4545

Shelter Insurance, Gene McElroy624-6011

State Farm, Jerry Harding624-2535

State Farm, Roger Crossman624-8168

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Polo Fields, LLC620-342-6622

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Chance, Francis, & Harding 624-3018

Mortgages Unlimited, Inc624-7617See ad page 3

Smith Assoc. Inc., John T.624-1834

IRON & METAL

New Iron & Metal of Liberal Inc624-5663

JANITORIAL SUPPLIES

LMH Janitorial, LLC624-1981

Service Janitorial Supply, Inc624-6401

JEWELER

Collins Diamonds624-3311

Staats Jewelers Inc624-3281

JOB SERVICE

Liberal Workforce Center624-3565

LARGE ENGINE REPAIR

Exline800-255-0111

LEASING AGENT

Southgate Mall624-5171

LEGAL SERVICE/INSURANCE

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc(620) 428-2012


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYLIQUOR

Dave’s Liquor624-8888

KD’s Liquor624-0500

LOCKSMITH

Joe’s Locksmith Service624-4105

LUMBER, ETC

Mead Lumber624-3884

MACHINE SHOPS

Myriad Machine Co624-2962

MANUFACTURERS

Air Products626-5700

Alcan Packaging817-858-9272

Schwab’s Tinker Shop International, Inc624-7611

Seaboard Foods624-5000Seaboard Foods, an integrated food company, has many career opportunities. We offer competi-tive pay, great benefits, “on the job” training and internally pro-mote more than 80% of employ-ees! Proud makers of Prairie Fresh pork, “A Taste Like No Other.”

MANUFACTURING

Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC624-2901

MEAT PROCESSING

National Beef Packing Co, LLC624-1851See ad page 7

MEDICAL CLINICS/PHYSICIANS

Advanced Surgical Associates624-4946

Allen, Dr Ray/Dr David Fitzgerald, MDs624-5691

Ansari MD, Suhail624-6222See ad page 12

Cancer Center of Kansas, PA629-6727

Cimarron Pathology626-8500

Daniels MD, Dr Jonathan624-1530

Dermatology Laser Center, LLC624-9100

Fitzgerald MD PA, Dr Rick624-7550

Lucero MD, Chtd, Mariana E624-7400See ad page 5

Randhawa, Dr Gurpreet, MD626-5033See ad page 31

Sager M.D., LLC, Dr Bob626-7080See ad page 11

MEDICAL EQUIP. SERVICES

Med-Link Mobility Services626-7779

MONUMENT

Alva Monument Co624-4211

Jones Monument Co, Inc624-4711

MOTORCYCLES

Liberal Harley-Davidson624-5588

MOVIE RENTALS

Movie Gallery624-3700

MOVIE THEATER

Sunflower Theaters Southgate 4624-5573

MUSEUMS

Baker Arts Center624-2810

Dorothys Hse, Lnd of Oz, Corndo Musm624-7624

NEWSPAPER

Liberal Light624-4614

Southwest Daily Times624-2541

NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE

Live on Stage II624-5995

Santa Fe Trail Council620-482-5154

NON-PROFIT OPERATING

Liberal is OzSome Campaign624-7049

St Francis Academy, Inc624-4468

Stepping Stone Shelter, Inc626-6024

NURSING HOME

Good Samaritan Center The-Liberal624-3831

Wheatridge Park Care Center624-0130

OFFICE SUPPLY

Liberal Office Machines Co624-5653

Southern Office Supply, Inc626-4300

SPC Office Products624-8441

OPTICAL

Drs Cauble & Davis624-4371See ad page 9

Graham OD, Dr. Steven D.624-3841See ad page 2

Jury, Farrar & Associates DO,PA624-1679

Lane DO, Dr Gerald624-7900

OPTICAL SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Optical 20/20624-2020

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Boman Painting & Drywall626-6243

Sherwin-Williams624-6051

PEST CONTROL

Hi-Plains Pest Control LLC624-2162

PHOTOGRAPHY

Andrade Photography624-6492

Jolies Images624-3356

PLUMBING

Allstate Plumbing624-1101

PRINTING

Legends Printing & Publishing620-225-0020

PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC

Southwest Psychiatric Clinic624-2900

PUBLICATION PRINTING

CommunityLink800-455-5600

QUILT SUPPLIES

Quilted Treasures624-8192

RADIO STATIONS

KJIL/KHYM Rocking M Radio Liberal620-873-2991

KKBS Boss Radio580-338-5493

KSCB-KLDG624-3891

KSLS/KYUU624-8156

REAL ESTATE

Action Realty & Auction624-3333

Clifton Realtor, Ron624-1212

Heritage Real Estate Group, INC626-6100See ad page 28

Landmark Real Estate Center LLC624-1212See ad page 8

Liberal Plaza, LLC212-889-4417

Realty One624-6002See ad page 24

RIVCO624-1979

Seigrist Realtor, Connie624-1212

Witzke Realtor, Don629-7422

REALTOR

Seigrist Realtor, Milton624-1212

REHABILITATION

Mosiac624-3817

SKADAF624-3616

SRS Liberal Service Center626-3700

Summitt Rest Care624-5117

RESTAURANT/BAR

Congos Tropical Caffe624-6555

RESTAURANT/CLUB

La Hacienda626-7319

RESTAURANTS/CLUBS

Applebee’s624-2422

Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy626-7592

High Plains Pizza Inc.624-5638

KC’S Sports Pub624-1822

Kentucky Fried Chicken624-1846

King’s Pit BBQ624-2541See ad page 9

Liberal Country Club624-3061See ad page 10

McDonald’s624-8741See ad page 11

Pancake House624-8585

Salty Dog Restaurant626-4444

Sonic Drive-In #2624-1096

Subway Sandwiches/Salads624-7827

Subway Sandwiches/Salads624-9050

Taste of China620-626-7388

Vargas Restaurant626-4914

Wendy’s of Liberal624-9471

RETIREE

Hettic, Ray624-8994

Malin, John

RV PARK

Western Star RV Ranch888-248-3129

SHOES

Brown’s Shoe Fit624-2921

SIGNS

Luminous Neon, Inc620-227-2307

Visual Signs, LLC624-2144

SIGNS/SATELLITES

Super Sign626-4200

SPA

Body Spa, The624-4555

STORAGE

ABC Self-Store-It624-5161

Mobile Storage391-2778 cell

Scantlin’s Mini Storage624-3859

TELEVISION SALES

Circle D TV624-2882

TELEVISION STATIONS

KUPK TV/KLBY TV620-272-1379

TEMPORARY AGENCY

Sunrise Staffing Serv LLC626-5085See ad page 27

TIRES

Graber Service624-2312

TRANSPORTATION/TRUCKING

Jim O’Grady Trucking624-5343

National Carriers626-0334

TRAVEL AGENCY

Mary’s Certified Travel624-4234

TRUCK SALES/SERVICE

Kansas Truck Center Liberal624-5688

Liberal Kenworth624-2500

UNIFORM SERVICE

UniFirst Holdings LP806-374-4631

UTILITIES

Aquila (Peoples Natural Gas)624-3190See ad page 29

SouthernPioneer624-7433

VETERINARIANS

Liberal Animal Hospital624-8461

WATER TREATMENT

Scheopner’s Water Conditioning LLC800-481-5121

WELDING

Earl Feese Welding, LLC624-6141


Education is vitally important to Liberal residents. The city has a proud tradi-tion of education and provides a cut-

ting-edge school system for our community. Each facility, whether public or private, offers a multitude of learning opportunities to equip students with the skills they will need to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Unified School District 480Liberal Unified School District (USD) 480

is committed to excellence in teaching and learning for all students. The city has invested $23.6 million in education in the past few years to either build new facilities or remodel existing buildings.

The public school system consists of a senior high school, two intermediate schools, two middle schools and seven ele-mentary schools. It also provides a speech clinician, special education and a full-time psychologist.

USD 480 educates more than 4,700 stu-dents in 12 schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 19-to-1, and the total

district employment is 759. The system includes 340 teachers, counselors, nurses and other certified personnel. It is fully accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southwest Kansas Technical School (SWKTS) offers 19 programs to high school and/or post-secondary students from our district and the surrounding area. These programs include drafting technology, air conditioning/refrigeration, auto mechanics, carpentry, communications technology, die-sel technology, microprocessor technology, auto business management, machine shop work, medical assistant, office occupations and welding technology. There are also other short-term classes offered throughout the year. SWKTS is involved with the local high school and area businesses to provide students with workplace opportunities.

Some special programs of USD 480 target specific learning needs. These include the Migrant Education program, special education and gifted-level programs for all grade levels. There is also an after-school program called H.U.G.S. (Help Us Grow Successfully). This after-school option is for students in grades 1–6 and provides enrichment activi-ties, fitness opportunities, food and nutri-tion instruction, and tutoring. LATER@SMS (South Middle School) and LATER@LHS (Liberal High School) are after-school tutor-ing programs for middle and high school stu-dents. The high school also hosts Open Gym nights twice a week.

Private EducationFor those parents who want their children

to learn in an atmosphere that blends spiri-tual development with academic scholarship, there are two private Christian schools in the area. Southwest Kansas Christian Academy and Fellowship Baptist School offer K–12 instruction with accelerated education programs.

Family Resource CenterThe Family Resource Center was cre-

ated to meet the literacy needs of USD 480 parents and teachers. The center’s goal is to serve district families in a variety of areas with the purpose of increasing family literacy and student scores through parental involvement.

EDUCATION

On the Cutting Edge

USD 480 educates more than 4,700 students in 12 schools.

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EDUCATION

Educational Honors & Achievements USD is proud of the achievements of each school, teacher and student. Some of our recent honors include:

Outstanding Teachers• Elva Morales — Teacher of the Year, Hispanic Magazine,

2000–2001.• Sherry Curtis — Outstanding Music Educator, S.W. Kansas

Music Educators, 2004.

Outstanding Coaches• Robert Burkey — WAC Coach of the Year, 2007.• Hugo Cano — WAC Coach of the Year, 2006.• Lori Navarro — WAC Coach of the Year, Co-Regional Coach of

the Year, Soccer Coach of the Year, Hutch News, 2004.• Lori Navarro — WAC Coach of the Year, Regional State Coach

of the Year, Kansas State Coach of the Year, Soccer Coach of the Year, Hutch News, 2005.

• Lori Navarro — WAC Coach of the Year, National Coaches Association: Kansas Coach of the Year, 2006.

Outstanding Activities• West Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Vehicle Team —

Regional Champion, Ranatra Fusca: Creativity Award Winner at State Tournament, 2nd Place Finish at World Finals Competition, State Champion, and World Finals Competitor, 2001–2002, 2002–2003 and 2005–2006.

• Liberal High School Odyssey of the Mind Classics Team — Regional Champion, State Champion, 2nd Place Finish at World Finals, 2002–2003.

• Liberal High School Odyssey of the Mind Vehicle Team — Regional Champion, State Champion, World Finals Competitor, 2003–2004, 2005–2006.

• Liberal High School Odyssey of the Mind Technical Team — Regional Champion, State Champion, World Finals Competitor, 2003–2004.

Outstanding Scholastic Achievement• 2 National Merit Scholars, 2001.• National Winner of the NASSP.• National Honor Society Scholarship, 2001.• National Winner of the National Scholastic Art Award for

Graphics Design, 2001.

Outstanding Marching Band• 1st Division Award at Central States Marching Festival (KSU),

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007.• 1st Division Award at WAC Marching Festival, 2001, 2002,

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.

Outstanding Concert/Symphonic Band• 1st Division Award at KSHSAA Concert Festival,

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.• 1st Division Award at Canon City, Colorado,

Blossom Festival, 2002.• 1st Division Award at Dallas, Texas, Big “D” Classic, 2003, 2007.• 1st Division Award at San Antonio Alamo Band Festival, 2004.

Outstanding Jazz Ensemble• 1st Division Award at Weatherford, Oklahoma, SWOSU Jazz

Festival, 2003, 2007.• 1st Division Award at Dodge City Community College Jazz

Festival, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007.• 1st Division Award at Garden City Community College Jazz

Festival, 2003, 2004.

Outstanding Sports• LHS Football WAC Champions, 2001, 2003.• LHS Wrestling WAC Champions, 2005, 2006, 2007.• LHS Girls Volleyball WAC Champions, 2006.• LHS Girls Cross Country WAC Champions, 2001.• LHS Girls Track WAC Champions, 2001, 2002, 2003.• LHS Boys Soccer WAC Champions, 2001, 2003,

2004, 2005, 2006.• LHS Boys Golf WAC Champions, 2004.• LHS Boys Track State Champions, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994,

1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 — State record for most consecutive team championships.

• LHS Girls Track State Champions, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004.

• LHS Girls Track State Runner-Up, 2002.• LHS Football State Champions, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997.• LHS Football State Runner-Up, 1991, 1993, 1996.• LHS Cross Country State Champions, 2002.• LHS Boys Cross Country State Champions, 2003.• LHS Boys Soccer State Runner-Up, 2003, 2005.• LHS Boys Bowling Individual State Champion, 2007.

Outstanding Schools• Remodeled and newly constructed schools

totaling over $23 million.• McDermott and Lincoln both received the 2006 Standard of

Excellence Award for Math and Reading.• MacArthur received the 2006 Standard

of Excellence Award for Math.• McDermott and Lincoln both

received the Governor’s Achievement Award for 2005–2006 for being in the top 5 percent of all elemen-tary schools in Kansas.

• SMS Challenge Award 2003–2004, 2004–2005, 2005–2006.

• Sunflower received Distinguished Title I and Challenge Award 2005–2006.


Also available at the Family Resource Center is a Lending Library with items that have been selected to enhance the educational and skill development of children. Transportation and a Spanish interpreter are available.

Seward County Community CollegeSeward County Community College

(SCCC) was established in Liberal, Kansas, in 1967, with classes officially starting on September 2, 1969. Since beginning with 331 students, SCCC has grown to an enrollment of over 2,100 students today.

SCCC offers Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees. Both credit and non-credit courses are offered through the Business and Industry program, which contributes to the work force development of the citizens in southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. Various community-educa-tion courses are offered each semester to meet the educational, cultural, leisure and recre-ational needs of the community.

SCCC participates in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Athletic Conference with teams in men’s and women’s basketball and tennis, men’s baseball, and women’s volleyball and softball. A wide variety of student organi-zations are also available for student partici-

pation, and there is a full program of student activities and intramural activities.

Other exceptional educational opportuni-ties are available through the Colvin Learning Center, the SCCC Cosmetology School and Epworth Allied Health.

Colvin Learning Center offers opportuni-ties to learn English and to get a GED. The Epworth Allied Health Center is a four-year nursing and medical technology school.

Community LibraryLiberal’s Memorial Library serves the resi-

dents of the city and the surrounding com-munities, supplying more than 66,000 vol-umes of books, tapes, videos, newspapers, periodicals and other items. The library also offers computers and extensive CD-ROM resources. Some of the facility’s special collec-tions include genealogy research materials and Kansas historical documents.

Young visitors to the library have the opportunity to participate in story-time sessions for children ages 3–5 years old, after-school activities through-out the school year, and special programs for National Poetry Month, National Library Month and more.

During the summer, the library features the summer reading program for children, as well as visits from storytellers and occasional craft sessions.

EDUCATION

Memorial Library in Liberal has over 66,000 volumes for patrons to access.

Seward County Community College offers degree programs, credit courses and community education.

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The city of Liberal has a progressive local government with a profes-sional administration operating under the commission-manager form. The Liberal City Commission is made up of five local residents elected

at-large from the community. The commissioners serve four-year or two-year terms based on the number of votes they receive in the election. The mayor and vice mayor are selected annually by the current commissioners.

Liberal is a full-service municipality that provides basic services including Administration, Airport, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning, Community Development, Convention and Tourism, Economic Development, Fire Department, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works.

In an effort to provide community improvements, the City Commission asked the electorate in 1994 for a 1 percent sales-tax increase. The referendum passed and was enacted for seven years. In 2001, the tax was passed again and will be in place for 10 more years. Funds derived from the 1 percent tax are split into five categories: streets, drainage and other capital improvements (50 percent); economic development (25 percent); crime prevention (10 percent); housing (10 percent); and city beautification (5 percent).

The Liberal Police Department has 39 sworn officers, including the chief of police, three captains, two lieutenants, five sergeants, four corporals, three detectives and 21 patrol officers. The department operates out of one station and possesses 20 pieces of motorized equipment.

The Liberal Fire Department includes 15 full-time employees, consisting of a fire chief, a deputy chief, a fire inspector, three captains and nine full-time firefighters. There are also 20 volunteer firefighters. Liberal’s fire department operates out of two stations that are manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department offers quality fire protection, emergency rescue, fire-preven-tion education, inspections and suppression operations.

A five-member commission governs Seward County. Voters elect the com-missioners to four-year terms of office. Departments under county government include Appraiser, County Administrator, County Attorney, County Clerk, Clerk of District Court, Emergency Medical Services and Elections Offices. The Seward County Sheriff’s Department employs 12 full-time patrol officers. A new jail and judicial center was built in 1998.

The county provides around-the-clock ambulance service manned by EMTs and paramedics. A private air ambulance is stationed at the airport and provides 24-hour service. Each flight has a nurse, a paramedic and two pilots on board.

GOVERNMENT

Focus on the Future

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Liberal and the surrounding area are filled with countless recreational and tourist activities. From fishing and golf to festivals and a pancake race, you will find something to do all

year round.

Tourist SitesDorothy’s House

The community got the idea for Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz when community leaders were constantly asked, “How’s Dorothy?” when they mentioned they were from Kansas. Since no other Kansas community had adopted our famous daughter, Liberal gave Dorothy a permanent home.

In 1981, Oliver Brown, a Liberal resident, knew of a house that resembled Dorothy’s. Volunteers moved the house to the Coronado Museum grounds, where it was transformed into a replica of the house shown in the movie. Soon thereafter, Gov. John Carlin declared the house as the official home of Dorothy Gale. Later, Gov. Sebelius signed legislation making it official that Liberal, Kansas, is the “Home of Dorothy” and the “Gateway to the Land of Oz.” Highway 54 was soon thereafter aptly named “The Yellow Brick Road.”

Dorothy’s House has been carefully restored and furnished with period furnishings to reproduce the warmth of the farmhouse where Dorothy realized that “there’s no place like home.”

In the Land of Oz, visitors wander down the Yellow Brick Road through 5,000 square feet of animated entertainment — good and bad witches, the Munchkins, talking trees, and winged monkeys, along

with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Also on display is a wide array of Oz memorabilia, including the origi-nal model of Dorothy’s house used in the 1939 filming of The Wizard of Oz.

An annual celebration called Ozfest takes place the second weekend in October. Fans from near and far, as well as the original Munchkins from the movie and other celebrities such as Robert Baum, great-grandson of L. Frank Baum, attend this event and have the opportu-nity to purchase unique Oz souvenirs in the gift shop housed in the Coronado Museum building.

It is the goal of the Museum Board to erect a life-sized statue of Dorothy and Toto in the rainbow flowerbed near Dorothy’s house. There have been 100 signed and numbered limited-edition bronze scale replicas of the sculpture made and sold to raise funds for this project.

Coronado MuseumThe Seward County Historical Museum, or the Coronado Museum,

was established in 1961. The museum offers a collection of items dating back to 1541, when Don Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and 36 soldiers entered what is now southwest Kansas, searching for the fabled “Seven Cities of Gold.” An 8-foot bronze statue of Coronado points the way to the museum from Highway 54.

Housed in a landmark structure originally built in 1918 as the residence of the Lee Larrabee family, the museum features a unique collection of items used in the settlement of the Kansas territory dur-ing its Wild West days. These items include old medical equipment, an antique organ, quilts and home furnishings. Also included in this exhibit is a model re-creation of early Seward County. There is also an exhibit that pays tribute to the culture of Native Americans who lived on Kansas land long before Coronado came to the region.

TOURISM, RECREATION & EVENTS

A Showcase of Choices


In addition to permanent exhibits, the museum features rotating exhibits that change about every six weeks. Exhibits on display in 2005 included the Great Plains Chautauqua, a traveling living history event. Liberal was one of only two sites that showcased the Chautauqua exhibit in 2005.

Riverside School HouseThe Riverside School District was estab-

lished in 1890, with E. Hirn as the first teacher. The one-room school served a small area along the Cimarron River. At times, when the river was high, students were considered tardy, but not absent, because they could not get across. The Riverside School was built in 1890, with the last class being held in 1927.

The original school house has been moved to its new home on the Coronado Museum grounds, and restoration plans are in progress. In the future, it will be available for use by student groups who want to experience the “good old days.”

Mid-America Air MuseumThe Mid-America Air Museum contains

the fifth-largest collection of military and civilian aircraft in the United States. The city of Liberal, once home to a major Beech Aircraft manufacturing facility and a pilot training base during World War II, established the museum to help preserve a proud local and national aviation heritage. In 1987, the museum was established in its current loca-tion, an old Beech aircraft facility. Since then, it has grown from a small collection of planes to the incredible collection it is now, largely due to a donation in 1997 of 56 planes by retired U.S. Air Force Col. Tom Thomas, Jr.

The museum houses one of the country’s finest hands-on aviation science exhibits; hosts

special events like air shows, fly-ins and an aviation camp; presents guest speakers; and features aerospace education programs for stu-dents in its theater. This is a “must see” for aeronautic enthusiasts, history buffs and tour-ists alike.

The Baker Arts CenterThe Baker Arts Center is a dynamic 5,000-

square-foot facility offering visitors the oppor-tunity to view visual art exhibits that include works by regional and local artists. The facility is the former home of Irene Dillon and Francis Marion Baker, who recognized the need for a public art education facility in southwest Kansas. When Mrs. Baker died in 1984, she donated her home and personal art collection to the Baker Arts Foundation.

Today, The Baker Arts Center offers a visual art exhibit that features national travel-ing exhibits, local one-artist shows, an annual juried art show, works from area high schools, and pieces from its own collection. The facility includes four galleries where exhibits display pieces ranging from oil, acrylic and water-color paintings, to sculptures, photography, quilt displays, handmade jewelry, woodwork-ing, glassworks and collages. There is also a Discovery Center providing hands-on creative visual and theatrical art experiences to young children, an educational studio for art classes and workshops, and an extensive art library. Classes in photography, painting, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking are offered at the center for students of all ages.

Rock Island DepotLiberal’s historic depot has been completely

refurbished with a $3 million combination of funding from the city and state, private con-tributions, and a lot of hard work.

The first building was restored several years ago and now houses the offices of the Chamber of Commerce, the city’s Economic Development Department and the Housing Department.

The second phase of restoration was com-pleted in the fall of 2001. The old Grier Eating House was transformed into a popular local restaurant, Vargas, which serves lunch and dinner daily. Upstairs in this building is the Veterans Outreach Clinic.

Every summer, the area around the depot is bustling with all the activities of its old-fashioned Farmers Market. From midsummer through early fall, farmers and area residents bring their prize harvests of fruits and veg-etables to the depot and sell them from dawn until dusk.

Mighty SamsonThe Samson Bridge was erected in 1939

by the railroads to cross the Cimarron River. It was built three miles east of Arkalon as a potential railroad crossing. When the original railroad crossing at Arkalon was flooded, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway diverted the railroad track to the Samson Bridge. Called the Samson of the Cimarron, the Mighty Samson is 1,268 feet long and was considered an engineering marvel of the day.

Recreation/SportsBee Jays Baseball

Each summer, baseball fans of all ages enjoy Bee Jays baseball — Liberal’s own semi-pro team. The Bee Jays have made a name for themselves by winning the national champi-onship four times, most recently in 2000.

The team is named after baseball pioneer Byron Bancroft Johnson, the creator of the American Baseball League. The Bee Jays have


In addition to exhibits on the city of Liberal’s history, the Coronado Museum showcases items dating as far back as 1541.


resided in Liberal for more than five decades, dating back to 1955. Players for the team are recruited from colleges across the nation.

The Bee Jays’ season runs from June until August. Thanks to the sponsorship of local merchants, admission to the games is free. These games are played at Brent Gould Field at Seward County Community College.

Because the team wants to give back to the community, they offer a skills clinic for kids ages 7–12 in June. During the free clinic, participants learn basic skills to help them become better ball players.

During the baseball season, players stay with host families in town. And as many of these families have found out, it’s not always easy letting go of their Bee Jays player when the season comes to an end. The players often become parts of their gracious hosts’ families.

More SportsOther recreational facilities include batting

cages, a Frisbee golf course, a newly con-structed skate park, a shooting range and a new miniature golf course. For the golfer, there are two courses in town. Willow Tree Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole public course with tree-lined fairways. A private golf course is located at the Liberal Country Club. A new 18-hole course and housing development is being built six miles north of Liberal.

If you like to swim, there is an outdoor pool located in Light Park that is open during the summer months. Indoor swimming for community residents is available at Seward County Community College year round.

ParksFor outdoor fun and recreation, Liberal has

12 beautiful parks located throughout the city. You can enjoy lighted tennis courts, picnic facilities, horseshoe pits and other activities.

A perfect spot for hiking, fishing and camp-ing is Arkalon Park. This park has ponds, streams, marshes and three lakes well stocked with fish. Many species of wildlife, including beavers, deer, turtles, snakes, squirrels, rac-coons and a variety of birds, make Arkalon Park their home. Nature trails through the marsh area provide an opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat.

Parks & Recreation ProgramsThe Parks & Recreation Department of

Liberal sponsors a variety of activities for


Liberal offers golfers two beautiful courses.

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children and adults, including sports leagues and instructional programs. Sports programs for kids include swim lessons, soccer, baseball, blast ball (baseball for 4-year-olds), basketball and tennis. Adults can participate in basketball, volleyball, dodge ball and softball. Other program offerings include exercise classes, arts and crafts, and workshops. Special seasonal events are scheduled for adults and youth.

Parks & Recreation sponsors a very unique project called the “community garden.” This service allows everyone the opportunity to grow their own vegetables regardless of where they live and how much yard space they have. And it provides gardeners with pre-dug plots and all the water that they need.

Nature Day Camp is another Parks & Recreation-sponsored event. Held at Arkalon Park, the two one-week camps are for children 5 to 12 years of age. Campers have the opportunity to enjoy nature up close and personal. They get to examine foliage, bugs and trees and also have a chance to go fishing.

Kids Inc.Kids Inc. is a nonprofit organization that began in 1961. Its purpose is to give the youth of

Liberal a direction in their athletic endeavors. Kids Inc. offers winter sports for kids from age 8 through the sixth grade at no charge. Sports include wrestling, volleyball, soccer, basketball and football. Kids Inc. is also building a large miniature golf course.

EventsMany events are scheduled throughout the year in the city of Liberal. Here are a few of the

major events that draw visitors from many neighboring cities and states.

Pancake DayNewcomers to Liberal might be astonished to see people dashing down city streets on

Shrove Thursday — pancake griddles in hand, held closely to their apron-covered chests as they race. But that just means it’s Pancake Day, a holiday all of Liberal celebrates.

Pancake Day dates back to 1445 in Olney, England. One woman was busy preparing her pancakes on Shrove Tuesday when the church bell rang, signalling that it was time to go to church and be shriven of her sins. Without even removing her apron, she quickly grabbed her griddle and ran to the church, thus becoming the first pancake racer.

Since then, Olney has declared Shrove Tuesday the official Pancake Day in England. Each year on this day, women from Olney race with skillets and pancakes to the church — just as it was done in 1445.


Liberal’s three-day Pancake Day celebration includes a delicious pancake feed.

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In 1950, the Liberal Jaycees contacted the Rev. R. W. Collins, the Vicar of Olney, to propose an international competition. Since then, Olney and Liberal have raced against each other, keeping a running

score of race winners.Over the years, a

three-day celebration has grown around the event in Liberal. Festivities include a pancake feed, eating and flipping contests, musical programs, and a talent show. Other activities during the weekend include old-

time artisans displaying their crafts, a talent contest, the Miss Liberal pageant, and High Tea.

OzfestOzfest, which is held the second weekend in October, has drawn

more than 20,000 people in years past. The event attracts fans, “Oz scholars” and cast members from the movie. Several of the original Munchkins have attended the event, along with Robert Baum, the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum (creator of Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz).

Activities at the event include a downtown parade, appearances by the Munchkins, a Toto Trot, look-alike contests, an Oz Theme Hat Contest, and a showing of the movie at the end of the festivities.

Seward County FairThe Seward County Fair is the largest free fair in Kansas. Exhibitors

and visitors to the fair come from a five-state area including Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and, of course, Kansas. The event offers attractions for everyone. Guests can enjoy a rodeo, stock-car races, a carnival, live concerts and exhibit judging. Competitive exhibits showcase the hard work of participants from the entire five-state area. Items for judging include garden produce, quilts, fine arts

and collectibles. During the fair, you can also attend the Farmers’ Olympics, the Southwest Anglers youth competition, a gospel songfest and a demolition derby.

Annual Christmas ParadeTopping off the event calendar for Liberal is the Annual Christmas

Parade. Held downtown, the parade is made up of floats and march-ing bands, along with holiday-themed decorations and entertainment. Prior to the parade, which begins at dark, visitors can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, tasty food sold by local vendors, Christmas shop-ping, and live entertainment. The finale of the parade is a drawing for some large prizes.


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Visitors come from a five-state area to the Seward County Fair, the largest free fair in Kansas.

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The population in Liberal has changed greatly over the past decade. Immigrants from Mexico, other Latin American countries and Asia have come to the area to fulfill their life dreams. This has created a rich opportunity for residents to experience these cultures

along with their food, their customs and their languages.Several events are scheduled annually to recognize the cultural heritage of our diverse

population. Once a year, Liberal celebrates Cultural Diversity Day. More than 40 nationalities gather together to eat, dance and display the rich heritage of their ethnic traditions.

In May, the Hispanic community embraces the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Each year, this event is held at the Activity Center and attracts a large number of residents and visi-tors. Scheduled for the weekend closest to May 5, the event provides a good opportunity for Hispanics and non-Hispanics to get together and enjoy the festivities. More than 100 busi-nesses make donations to this event. Special features of the event include a beauty pageant and crowning of a queen, mariachi bands, dancing, a salsa contest, folklore groups, a parade, and a chili-eating contest. This weekend event is not to be missed.

The African American Celebration takes place the third Saturday in June at Mahuron Park. The event, first celebrated in Liberal in 1981, often begins as early as Tuesday and offers unique activities each year. The most popular feature of the celebration is the “feed” on Saturday. The food is free and often includes hamburgers, hot dogs, fish, ribs, fried chicken and brisket. As many as 500 guests have attended this event. Entertainment is family-oriented and geared toward children. There are musical chairs, a clown, volleyball, a basketball tournament, a dunk-ing booth, bingo and a street dance.

Fund raising for the event is accomplished through T-shirt sales. A local artist creates a different design for the T-shirt each year. People from several neighboring cities come to this celebration of African-American heritage.

Reminders of the Christian tradition and values that run deep in Liberal are visible in the many churches

that are scattered across the community. A variety of worship expressions, faith traditions and architectural styles make up the religious community of Liberal. Clergy and parishioners from various faiths attend worship services at 40 churches repre-senting 28 denominations.

Uniting the faith community in the area is the Liberal Ministerial Alliance. This group coordinates a community church service that is held each Thanksgiving. Other community-wide services include topical sessions held on Sunday nights at the high school using satellite-hookup technology.

The presence of spiritual benevolence is truly unsurpassed in this community. The Ministerial Alliance plays a vital role in helping people with their needs. Many member churches help fund a shelter called the Stepping Stone. It is open seven days a week and assists people as they look for jobs. Liberal also has several food pantries that serve needy families in the area.

Area churches practice community outreach in many different ways. Pastors from various churches take turns hold-ing chapel services at rest homes and the retirement center. Members also take turns writing “The Pastor’s Corner” for the local newspaper.

It is the goal of Liberal’s church com-munity to join efforts, resources and hopes to accomplish work that might be difficult or impossible to do alone.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

ROOTED IN SPIRITUALITY

Celebrate Our Differences


We invite you to explore Liberal, Kansas, with its rich heritage and diverse culture. Whether

you’re planning a family vacation or thinking about relocation, we want you to visit and experience our city. With a wealth of employment, educational, cul-tural and entertainment opportunities, the city has something for everyone.

Consider how you, your busi-ness and your family could fit into our community life. Entrepreneurs and busi-nesses are welcomed with economic incen-tives. Students of all ages discover learning opportunities each day. Recreation enthu-siasts never have to stay home. Lovers of entertainment and culture find events and performances to appreciate and enjoy.

Explore the area and, most of all, dis-cover a community that welcomes you with open arms.

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