Established February 14, 2004

Route 66 Association of Kansas
Dedicated to the Preservation and Promotion of “Route 66” in Kansas

Kansas Route 66 Update
Established Feb. 14, 2004

February 1, 2012

Volume 7 Issue 1

Lea Manor a Quaint Bed and Breakfast
If you are looking for a quaint little bed and breakfast look no farther than Lea decorating with a pool table and a bar.
The house was named the Lea Manor after the original owner and builder of theManor, located at 709 East 12th Street, Baxter Springs, Kan., just east of Route 66.
The current owners, Sue Malone and Doug Scott, purchased the house and took a original property.
The house was built in
little over a year to renovate
1869 by Archibald Lea andit.
his wife. Lea was a publish“We found this beautiful
er of three area newspapers,
home and really my experiThe Baxter Springs Repubence is in party planning andlican, The Columbus News,
events. We immediately saw
and The Galena Republican.
this being an opportunity to
He later had mining interests
have a nice place for eventsin Galena.
and it just happened to haveThis Classic Italianate
three nice bedrooms uphome features high ceilings
stairs, and it was purchased
and the original window
with a bed and breakfast in
casements and front door. It
mind” said Doug Scott.
was constructed with bricks
The venue is available forfrom the Baxter Brick Worksgarden weddings, interior
located at 7th Street nearweddings, birthday parties,
Spring River. In 1906, therehearsal dinners, Christmas
home was owned by O.C.
parties, family parties as
Rummel, a city councilman.
well as the bed and breakD. C. McKaller and his wife
fast.
Caledonia Long McKaller
Lea Manor has an elaboacquired the house in 1929.
rate continental breakfast
Caledonia was a sister offor the overnight guests.
Huey Long, infamous longIn addition to a bed andtime governor of Louisiana.
breakfast, as an event center
The Howard Saunders family
they offer full catering onpurchased the house in 1949.
and off site with Executive
They enclosed a single story
Chef Brad Koval overseeporch on the east side anding the preparations of theadded a second story sun
meals.
room. David and Cheryl
A photographer is availHolden purchased theable but guests can choose tohouse in 1982 and did
bring their own.
extensive restoration and
The catering includes full service with linens, china,
redecorating.
flatware and glassware. If a event is held on site Lea
Mr. Scott’s family is
Manor can accommodate up to 65 guests indoors andoriginally from Columbetween 100 and 150 at a garden party. The menus canbus, Kansas. They justbe customized to fit the theme of the party. All decorarecently moved back totions are included.
the area from San Diego,
The house has the ambiance of an old historic home
California.
with modern conveniences such as wi-fi. It is wired
Interior photos on
for music inside and outside, for you event. There are
page 2.
flat screen televisions in all three bedrooms as well as
lounging areas. In the basement, they are currently re-Kansas Historic Route 66 Byway receives
State designation
The Kansas portion of the original
Route 66, located in Cherokee County,
has been designated as a Kansas Historic
Byway. With this addition, Route 66 becomes the eleventh Kansas byway to receive official designation from the Kansas
Department of Transportation.
“The designation of Kansas Historic
Route 66 will emphasize the importantsignificance of the route in this area for
visitors and local residents, encouraging
them to drive the route and explore thecommunities along it,” said Scott Shields,
Kansas State Byways Coordinator.
An historic byway must have resourcesthat are historically significant, be numerous, visible and have a setting or character
that is complementary to the resources.
“We are excited to add Historic Route 66
to the Kansas Byway collection. The routedesignation provides travelers a chance toview the relationship between the historyof the original highway and the landscapeand structures that define the area, in a

combined effort to promote tourism andeconomic development, while exploring
the natural and cultural importance of thebyway communities,” Shields said.
The 13.2 miles of Kansas Historic
Route 66 includes paved state, city andcounty roads, beginning at the KansasMissouri state line and following theoriginal Route 66 route through Galena,
Riverton and Baxter Springs to the Kansas-Oklahoma state line.
The byway offers opportunities forvisitors to enjoy a variety of experiences
to “get their own kicks” while driving
the original Kansas portion of Route 66,
found in the “Ozark Plateau” or Southeast corner of the state. There are museums, collections, murals and ghost writing that tell the local history of life along
the route. A traveler can drive over manyof the original structures of “The Mother Road,” including the only remaining
Marsh Arch Bridge on Route 66, or explore the mining and railroad history of

Nelson’s Old Riverton Storethe area. Visitors can have a picture takenwith the tow truck that was the inspiration
for the character “Mater” from the “Cars”
movie or discover Schermerhorn Park andthe Southeast Kansas Nature Center southof Galena. They can learn of the importance of hydroelectricity in Riverton or
enjoy a stop at the Nelson’s Old Riverton
Store, the location of a 1920’s Route 66
gas station and grocery store. The stories
of Baxter Springs include Native American history, early battles of the Civil War,a frontier cattle town and baseball. There
are tours offered throughout the year andmany dining and lodging facilities available for travelers as well as locations thatoffer Route 66 memorabilia for sale.
The state designation will result in
the placement of Kansas Byway routemarkers along the byway, the creationof a promotional brochure and inclusionon the Kansas Scenic Byway Facebook
page, https://www.facebook.com/KSByways. The byway will have a page on
the www.ksbyways.org website, a placeon the National Scenic Byways website,www.byways.org and the byway will be
eligible to apply for National Scenic By-

way grants to enhance the route for visitors. With this state designation, Kansas
Historic Route 66 will join several otherstates who’s portion of Route 66 carries
the designation of an All American Road,a National Scenic Byway or a state byway
including Arizona, Illinois, New Mexico,
Oklahoma and Missouri.
Renee Charles of Galena and Marla
Larison of Baxter Springs are Co-Chairsof the Kansas Historic Route 66 Byway
Planning Committee. They submitted
the byway application and developed theCorridor Management Plan along withnumerous others from the area that arealso members of the planning committee.
The Kansas Byways program identifies scenic and historic routes in the stateand preserves, enhances and promotes
the routes through a cooperative grassroots partnership. For additional information, contact Shields at (785) 296-4149,
scottsh@ksdot.org or Sue Stringer, Kansas Byways Public Involvement Liaison
at (785) 296-8669 or stringer@ksdot.org.
An official ribbon cutting will be heldin the spring of 2012.

Membership FormAnyone interested in becoming a member of the"Route 66 Association of Kansas", write:
Route 66 Association of Kansas
P.O. Box 66
Riverton, KS 66770
or e-mail us at: route66@kans.com
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2011 Race Across Kansas

2011 Race Results: 2011 Race Times cont.
19 & under Male: 1st Jacob Spence; 2nd Shane Luper; 3rd Quintin Romine
20-29 Male: 1st Andrew Wammack; 2nd Ben Halliday; 3rd Skylar Banning
20-29 Female: 1st Stephanie King; 2nd Monica Soper
30-39 Male: 1st Brian Todd; 2nd Nathan Sicher; 3rd Scott Vorhees
30-39 Female: 1st Marisa Forth; 2nd Candi Paulin40-49- Male: 1st Douth Assemmacher; 2nd Ken Schramn; 3rd David O’Bryan
40-49 Female: 1st Karen Pluckinski; 2nd Julie Heatherly; 3rd Amber Tyree
50-59 Male: 1st Warren Winser; 2nd Dean Casady; 3rd Ken Giefer
50-59 Female: 1st Veronica Beagan
60-69 Male: 1st Ken Featherston; 2nd Larry Smith; 3rd Charles Mahry
60-69 Female: 1st Nancy Myers

2011 Race Times:
1. Andrew Wammack, M, 28, 1:17:33
2. Jacob Spence, M, 18, 1:22:53
3. Doug Assemmacher, M, 46, 1:22:57
4. Brian Todd, M, 37, 1:24:43
5. Nathan Sicher, M, 30, 1:25:38
6. Shane Luper, M, 18, 1:25:51
7. Ken Schramn, M, 48, 1:31:25
8. Ben Halliday, M, 22, 1:31:25
9. David O;Bryan, M, 48, 1:32:07
10. Warren... Wisner, M, 56, 1:33:31
11. Dean Casady, M, 54, 1:35:52
12. Stephanie King, F, 22, 1:36:14
13. Marisa Forth, F, 34, 1:38:39
14. Karen Plucinski, F, 49, 1:38:50
15. Scott Vorhees, M, 36, 1:40:26
16. Jamie Bolin, M, 36, 1:40:26
17. Quinten Romine, M, 15, 1:41:05
18. Randy Featherston, M, 60, 1:41:05
19. Ken Fiefer, M, 59, 1:42:19

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20. Kevin Vogel, M, 47, 1:42:19
21. Chris Stauffer, M, 38, 1:45:17
22. Larry Smith, M, 65, 1:45:56
23. Charles Mahry, M, 68, 1:46:56
24. Colin Smith, M, 45, 1:47:28
25. John Messick, M, 64, 1:47:45
26. Henry Yount, M, 51, 1:52:05
27. Bill Kunshak, M, 51, 1:52:05
28. Shawn Naccarato, M, 33, 1:52:52
29. Veronica Beagan, F, 52, 1:53:14
30. Zack Reynolds, M, 53, 1:53:49
31. Steve Radell, M, 38, 1:55:00
32. Candi Paulin, F, 30, 1:55:21
33. Tom Tanner, M, 55, 2:03:57
34. Chase Kraft, M, 14, 2:04:18
35. Dakota Young, M, 14, 2:04:18
36. Gary Carter, M, 47, 2:08:37
37. Julie Heatherly, F, 45, 2:10:54
38. Marshal Silence, M, 65, 2:12:19
39. Doug Banning, M, 54, 2:15:27
40. Amber Tyree, F, 42, 2:18:45
41. Monica Soper, F, 21, 2:19:06
42. Steve Noland, M, 57, 2:20:24
43. Dan Jolly, M, 65, 2:22:33
44. Kim Jolly, F, 49, 2:22:34
45. Skylar Banning, M, 20, 2:23:36
46. Nancy Myers, F, 64, 2:23:54
47. Jim Smotherman, M, 47, 2:27:10

The Grace House Event Center
ding showers, reunions, birthday and seating for 45.
While it has taken just over two years house this weekend.
The Grace House Event Center will be anniversary parties, business meetings,
and countless hours of labor, the Grace
For weddings, the bride and groom will
House Event Center opened its doors available for weddings, bridal and wed- luncheons and small get-togethers with each have beautifully appointed rooms
on Saturday, Decemfor preparing for theirber 3 beginning at 1:00
big day.
p.m. for a holiday open
The
Deardorff’s
house.
have spoken to many
The house at 1302
fine businesses in theSouth Main in Galena
area and can recomwas built by attorney
mend vendors for yourand mine owner Wilspecial occassions fromliam F. Sapp and his
catering to candy. Fullwife Mary in 1890. The
and half day rentals are
original location was toavailable.
the north, but the house
For more informawas moved in the earlytion or to rent the Grace
1900's to its present loHouse call 417-291cation with the inten2021 or visit their webtion of expanding thesite
www.gracehouhouse.
seeventcenter.com
Those plans were
never realized and thehouse was sold to theDeardorff family who
has owned it since thattime.
Richard Deardorff inherited the house when
his mother passed away
and he put it on the market for a few months. It
didn't take much to talkhim out of taking it off
the market but what to
do with the house?
With his career as aschool teacher and hiswife Kay in sales they didn't have thetime needed to devote to the house but
they knew they wanted to do something.
Two years ago in October they beganrenovations of the house. They started in
the basement and spent six months shoring up the foundation and working on
pipes and wiring.
After the foundation work was complete the interior walls had to be repaired,the carpet was taken up and the woodfloors underneath were brought back tolife.
Richard and Kay have tried to do mostof the work themselves with the help offamily. They are putting the final touches
on the house in preparation for the open

Bride’s Room

Edward Sapp

Groom’s Room

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Route 66 Association of Kansas meets the second
Saturday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the
Old Riverton Store.
You can contact the association:
Mail:

Route 66 Association of Kansas
P.O. Box 66
Riverton, Kansas 66770
Phone: 620-848-3330
E-mail: route66@kans.com

HON. EDWARD E. SAPP, an attorney and ex-Probate judge and ex-judge of
the Court of Common Pleas, whose portrait is shown above, is one of the large
capitalists and leading citizens of Galena.
He was born at Jackson, Michigan, July12, 1858, and is a son of Rev. Rezin andMargaret (Peyreferry) Sapp.
Judge Sapp was educated in the schools
at Grand Rapids, Michigan, where his father was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. When he came to Kansas,
he spent some time herding cattle in theeastern part of the State. Later he locatedin Cherokee County and studied law, andwas admitted to the bar in 1883. In January of the following year he removed toGalena and entered into partnership withhis brother, W. F. Sapp, under the firmname of Sapp & Sapp, which continued
until 1886. He then continued alone until 1891 when he entered into partnershipwith George Webb, under the firm styleof Webb & Sapp, which continued from1891 to 1896, when he was elected Probate judge. After holding the office three
years, he resigned in the middle of his

second term, and was then honored byelection as judge of the Court of Common
Pleas for Cherokee and Crawford counties, and continued in this responsible
position until 1900. Since July 5, 1904,
Judge Sapp has been the senior memberof the law firm of Sapp & Brown, having offices in the Opera House Block,which he erected in 1900. This firm has
the most expensively furnished offices in
the county, the suite consisting of public
and private offices and a library of several
thousand volumes.
The city of Galena has profited greatly
by Judge Sapp’s public spirit. It now has
an Opera House of which it may be very
proud, the seating capacity being 900,
having a gallery and parquet circle and astage with dimensions of 47 by 36 feet.
All the equipments are modern throughout and it compares favorably with likestructures in much larger cities.
Judge Sapp was married in 1885, at
Galena, to Mary E. Andrews, who wasborn in New York, and they have threechildren: Dexter, Thomas and Viva. The
family home is an elegant residence on
Galena Avenue and the family takes partin the social life of the city.
Politically, Judge Sapp is one of theleading Democrats of Cherokee County.
He served as city attorney from 1885 to1892 and again, from 1901 to 1903. His
professional standing, either at the bar
or on the bench, cannot be assailed. He
served his fellow citizens for many years
in high positions, with the justice, fairness and dignity which reflects upon him
the greatest credit, both as an upright exponent of the law and as a man of highpersonal aims and character.
History of Cherokee County Kansas and its representative citizens, ed. & comp. by Nathaniel Thompson Allison, 1904, transcribed by Carolyn Ward, instructor from
USD 508, Baxter Springs Middle School, Baxter Springs,
Kansas, 3/11/97.

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Note: Events in our Calendar section are not official activities of the Route 66
Association of Kansas and we have no connection whatsoever. We are merely
passing along information regarding events along Route 66. Responsibility forchecking and verifying dates, and events is solely the responsibility of thoseinterested in attending such activities. Route 66 Association of Kansas shallnot have any responsibility or liability, in whole or in part, for any loss, damage,injury to person or property, or any negligent act or omission resulting
from, arising out of, or occurring at or during any activities, programs, tours,
meetings, transportation, meals or other services and facilities furnished or
supplied in conjunction with any events described below.
Send us information about your upcoming Route 66 events, scheduled tours
and activites - let us know when you will be coming through Kansas
Address them to:
Route 66 Association of Kansas			P.O. Box 66
			Riverton, Kansas 66770
			or email them to: route66@kans.com
January 2012 Route 66 Events: The Grand National Roadster Show - Jan.,
27-29, Pomona Calif. Snow Days Chicago - Jan., 27-29, Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill.
February 2012 Route 66 Events: The Chicago Motorcycle Show and Parts
Expo - Feb., 3-4, Chicago, Ill. Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show, Needles,
Calif., Feb., 24-26.
March 2012 Route 66 Events: Bob Wills Birthday Bash, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa,
Okla., Shamrock Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration, Shamrock, Texas, March 16-18.
Race to the Rocker, March 31, 2012, for more information www.GetMeRegistered.
com, Cuba, Mo. Tulsa Arms Show, March 31 - April 1, QuikTrip Center - Expo Square- Tulsa Fairgrounds, Tulsa, Okla.
April 2012 Route 66 Events: 30th Annual Red Bud Classie, April 14-15, formore information www.redbud.org. Easter Egg Hunt and Toss with Kingman’s Parks
and Recreation, April 7, Kingman, Az. Chillin’ On Beale Street, April 21, A block party
in the heart of the Historic Downtown Kingman, Az., Cherry Blossom Festival, April
26-28, Marshfield, Mo., April 28, Ribbon Cutting for the Kansas Route 66 Byway.
May 2012 Route 66 Events: Twenty-Fifth Annual Fun Run, May 4-6, from Seligman, Az., to Topock, Az., for more information contact, www.azrt66.com. Tulsa May
Fest, May 17-20, Tulsa Okla., for more information www.tulsamayfest.org. Clinton
Route 66 Festival, Clinton, Okla., May 25-26. Bethany Route 66 Festival, Bethany,
Okla., may 26. Route 66 Days, Elk City, Okla., May 31 - June 3.
June 2012 Route 66 Events: Galena Days, May 30 - June 2, Galena, Kan. Galena Days Car Show, June 2, Galena, Kan. Route 66 Blowout, Sapulpa, Okla. New
Mexico Route 66 Motor Tour, June 7-9. Wheels on 66, Tucumcari, N.M., June 7-9.
Illinois Route 66 Motor Tour, June 8-10. Route 66 Wine and Food Festival, Stroud,
Okla., June 9. Mother Road Ride Rally, June 9-17. Decomissioning birthday, yearlyon June 27, Route 66 was decomissioned June 27, 1985.
July 2012 Route 66 Events: Independence Day - USA, yearly on July 4th. Fireand Ice Bike Rally, Grants, N.M.
August 2012 Route 66 Events: Route 66 Festival, August 11, Springfield,
Mo., International Route 66 Festival, Vicotrville, Calif., August 19-22. Will Rogers
Memorial Rodeo, Vinita, Okla., August 21-25. Chicago Air and Water Show, August
18-19, Chicago, Ill.
September 2012 Route 66 Events: Chicago Jazz Festival, August 30-September
2, Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Grant Park, Chicago, Ill.
October 2012 Route 66 Events: International Balloon Fiesta - Albuquerque,
N.M. October 6-14, 2011. Maple Leaf Festival, Carthage, Mo., October 13-20. Halloween - USA, Yearly on October 31st.
November 2012 Route 66 Events: Route 66 Birthday - Yearly on November
11st. Route 66 was officially established on November 11th, 1926. Tulsa Arms ShowTulsa, Okla., November 10 - 11. Route 66 Marathon - Tulsa, Okla., November 17-18,
2012. Race Across Kansas Missouri Stateline to Oklahoma Stateline. November 24.
December 2012 Route 66 Events: Christmas Parades December 1 - Riverton,
Kan., 12:00 Noon; Baxter Springs, Kan., 2:00 p.m., Galena, Kan., 4:00 p.m., Miami,
Okla., 6:00 p.m. Christmas - USA, Yearly on December 25th.