Louisburg Jewel – Clarence Paul Lewis, First Lieutenant

Clarence Paul Lewis of Louisburg, Kansas Updated February 2024 Lewis fought in the Vietnam Conflict and held the rank of First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He was in an aircraft crash on May 17, 1972, and died May 21, 1972, of his wounds at the age of 25. (1) Records show that [...]

2024-02-28T15:24:54-06:00November 11th, 2016|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Clarence Paul Lewis, First Lieutenant

Louisburg Jewel – Louisburg Cider Mill

Why we think the Louisburg Cider Mill is a Louisburg Jewel: Tom and Shelly Schierman started making cider and selling donuts out of an old, 120-year-old barn back in 1977. They were newlyweds, and Shelly's father had the land off of Highway 68 and suggested the idea. The couple considered the venture as more [...]

2020-05-11T15:03:18-05:00July 20th, 2016|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Tags: , |Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Louisburg Cider Mill

Louisburg Jewel – Powell Observatory

Why we think Powell Observatory is a Louisburg Jewel: The Powell Observatory was built in Louisburg, Kansas in 1984 by members of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City (ASKC).  The money to build it came from a grant from the Powell Family who headed Yellow Freight System Inc. (now known as YRC Worldwide Inc.) of [...]

2024-02-28T16:28:16-06:00June 10th, 2016|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Powell Observatory

Louisburg Jewel – Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory and Education Center

Lions and Tigers and Wolves! Oh My! Why we think Cedar Cove is a Louisburg Jewel: Founder Billy Pottorff was his own man; a man of vision, passion, and caring. Billy was a decorated wounded Vietnam War hero with two Purple Hearts. Along with the atrocities of war, he witnessed a cruelty to animals that [...]

2024-02-28T16:28:03-06:00December 29th, 2015|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory and Education Center

Louisburg Jewel – Lawrence E Bauer

Why we think Lawrence E Bauer is a Louisburg Jewel: For Veterans Day, this Louisburg Jewel is specifically in tribute to Lawrence E Bauer of Louisburg, Kansas who was killed in action in the Vietnam War on April 30, 1969. This author never knew Eddie Bauer. I only saw his picture posted on the [...]

2022-12-26T18:49:26-06:00November 10th, 2015|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Lawrence E Bauer

Louisburg Jewel – Sara Bower Youngblood – The Painted Portrait

Why we think Sara Bower Youngblood is a Louisburg Jewel: Because Sara has a unique skill - The Painted Portrait. Where else can you find such a talent? Sara will say that she likes to spend time with the client, and while she talks with them she gathers data such as photos and sketches in order [...]

2022-12-26T18:21:59-06:00October 26th, 2015|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Sara Bower Youngblood – The Painted Portrait

Louisburg Jewel – Bill and Brenda Harris – Rutlader Outpost

Why we think Bill and Brenda Harris with Rutlader Outpost are Louisburg Jewels: Bill has the magic touch of a true entrepreneur. In fact, he is the epitome of the word. Bill will just say it is hard work and constant attention. Brenda has the ability to take on the tasks that require successful [...]

2021-12-06T10:43:17-06:00September 29th, 2015|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Bill and Brenda Harris – Rutlader Outpost

Louisburg Jewel – Nate Apple and Nate Apple Concrete

Why we think Nate Apple is a Louisburg Jewel: Nate is a successful local businessman, a dedicated public servant, and a philanthropist. Like many wives, Sue Apple is a saint, but Nate knew that from the start. A practical man, Nate has both a long term and short term sense of what needs to [...]

2024-02-28T16:22:15-06:00August 20th, 2015|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Nate Apple and Nate Apple Concrete

Louisburg Jewel – LeRoy Schmidt & the Crack Cart

Louisburg Jewel - LeRoy Schmidt and the Crack Cart. http://crackcart.com/ http://www.patchworksplus.com/ Why we think LeRoy Schmidt is a Louisburg Jewel: Because he made a simple, efficient device to solve a very common problem. The Crack Cart is beautiful and elegant in its simplicity and purpose of design. Nothing has been left to chance, and [...]

2024-02-28T16:21:50-06:00June 3rd, 2015|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – LeRoy Schmidt & the Crack Cart

Louisburg Jewel – Kate Meadows

Why we think Kate Meadows is a Louisburg Jewel: Kate is a transplant to Louisburg. She lives here because she likes us. We are not perfect, but she doesn't mind. Kate is an accomplished writer and philosopher. She is a creator of intellectual property, the surest form of wealth. She is also willing to [...]

2024-02-28T15:56:33-06:00May 8th, 2015|Categories: Louisburg Jewels|Comments Off on Louisburg Jewel – Kate Meadows
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