U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Valentine's Day 2017: Feb. 14

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WASHINGTON, (PRNewswire-USNewswire) - Expressing one's affection to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine's Day. Sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared Feb. 14 as Valentine's Day. Esther Howland, a native of Massachusetts, is given credit for selling the first mass-produced Valentine's Day cards in the 1840s. The custon continues today with even young children exchanging Valentine's Day cards with their fellow classmates.

Candy

1,364                                  
Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced primarily chocolate and cocoa products in 2014, employing 42,043 people. California led the nation with 151 of these establishments, followed by New York with 119.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns: 2014, NAICS code (31135)

493
Number of U.S. establishments that manufactured primarily nonchocolate confectionary products in 2014. These establishments employed 19,213 people. California led the nation in this category with 58 establishments.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns: 2014, NAICS code (31134)
 

$16.0 billion
The estimated value of chocolate and confectionary product shipments for manufacturing establishments in 2015.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 Annual Survey of Manufactures, Products and Service Codes (311351 and 311352)

$10.1 billion
The estimated value of nonchocolate confectionery product shipments for manufacturing establishments in 2015.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 Annual Survey of Manufactures, Products and Service Code (311340)

3,217
Number of confectionery and nut stores in the United States in 2014.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns: 2014, NAICS code (445292)

$3.4 billion
The value of U.S. imports of chocolate and confectionery in 2015. Canada was the top source of U.S. chocolate imports that year with $1.3 billion.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade Statistics, NAICS code (31135)
 

Flowers

13,765
The number of florist establishments nationwide in 2014. These businesses employed 61,170 people.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns: 2014, NAICS code (4531)
 
$131 million
The value of imports of bouquet cut flowers and buds in February 2016. Of that, the value of imports of fresh cut roses was $72 million—the highest category of flowers.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade Statistics, (Commodity code-0603 and 060311)
 

Jewelry

22,655
The number of jewelry stores in the United States in 2014. Jewelry stores offer engagement, wedding and other rings to couples of all ages. In February 2016, these stores sold an estimated $2.6 billion in merchandise.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns: 2014, NAICS code (448310) 

2,143
The number of jewelry and silverware manufacturing establishments.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns: 2014, NAICS code (339910

$6.7 billion
The estimated value of jewelry and silverware products shipped for manufacturing establishments in the United States in 2015.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 Annual Survey of Manufactures, Products and Service Code (339910)

"Please Be Mine"

29.7 and 27.8 years          
Median age at first marriage in 2015 for men and women, respectively.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 American Community Survey

47.5%
The overall percentage of people 15 and older who reported being married, except those separated.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 American Community Survey
 
31.9                         
The provisional rate of marriages per 1,000 people performed in Nevada during 2014. So many couples tie the knot in the Silver State that it ranked number one nationally in marriage rates. Hawaii ranked second with a marriage rate of 17.7.
Source: National Center for Health Statistics
 
2.1 million
The provisional number of marriages that took place in the United States (excluding Georgia) in 2014. That breaks down to about 5,800 a day.
Source: National Center for Health Statistics

Giving Love a Second Chance

19.1%
Among people 15 and older who have been married, the percentage of men and women who have been married twice as of 2015. About 5.4 have married three or more times. By comparison, 75.5 percent of people who have ever been married have made only one trip down the aisle.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 American Community Survey
 

Looking for Love

399
The number of dating service establishments nationwide as of 2012. These establishments, which include internet dating services, employed 2,348 people.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Economic Census, NAICS code (8129902)

Area Happenings - Week of January 29

Here are the upcoming events that the Gazette has been made aware of as of  February 4, 2017.

To submit an item to the community events calendar, please email it to press@baldwingazette.com.

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February 12, 2017

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS --The Pipe Organ
   *for all ages*

FREE.

Sunday, 12 February 2017
2-3:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church
8th & Harrison Streets
Topeka, KS

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February 23, 2017

Thankful Thursday Free Community Meal        

Serving 6 to 7 pm       

 Ives Chapel UMC  
1018 Miami   
Baldwin  City

Free community meals are the last Thursday of the month

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Every 4th Thursday of the Month

10 A.M. - 11 A.M.
Mobile Food Bank
Baldwin City New Life Assembly of God
118 5th St
Baldwin City, KS
Stay in car, line up and drive through

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Every Tuesday through October
Eudora Local Gardening Farmer’s Market
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tuesdays 
 through October 2016
1402 Church Street
Eudora, KS. 
In the parking lot of Gene’s Hartland Foods. 
Local, fresh produce and foods offered by local growers and producers!

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Every Wednesday through October
De Soto Farmer’s Market (Fresh Promise’s Market)
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Wednesdays through October 2016 
at The Barn at Kill Creek Farm
9200 Kill Creek Road
De Soto, KS
 Local, fresh produce and foods offered by local growers and producers!

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 Every Thursday through October
Cottin's Hardware Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm through September at Cottin's Hardware & Rental back parking lot - 1832 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS. Local vendors offer a variety of goods including produce, baked items, hot foods, meats, eggs, soaps, jams, jellies, herbs, fudge and much more!  

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 Every Friday through October
Perry Lecompton Farmers' Market 
Fridays from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm 
at Bernie's parking lot
24 Hwy and Ferguson Road
Perry, KS
Visit the market to find fresh vegetables, fruits, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, honey, fresh cut flowers, farm fresh eggs, handmade crafts and more!

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Baker Men's Basketball Gets Season Sweep over Avila

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The Baker University men’s basketball team defeated Avila University on Monday night by the final score of 60-49 and earned the season sweep over the Eagles.

With the win Baker improves to 11-9 overall, and 8-8 in conference action, while Avila falls to 3-17, and 3-13 in the Heart.

The Baker defense held Avila to just 13 points in the first half and led at the break 23-13.

Junior forward Daniel Young led Baker in scoring with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, and 2-of-3 from three-point range. Young also recorded nine rebounds, nearly giving him a double-double on the night.

Baker won the rebounding battle, as they out rebounded the Eagles 42-35. The Eagles were held to just 30.5 percent shooting from the field and only converted on 1-of-15 three-point attempts. 

Javeion Gray led the ‘Cats in assists with five and collectively the ‘Cats shot 16-of-27 from the charity stripe.

Baker nearly had an assist on every field goal made, as the collectively had 18 assists on 19 field goals.

Baker’s next matchup will be on the road vs. number 4 William Penn on Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the Statesmen are in first place solely in the Heart standings with its 17-2 overall record and 13-2 conference mark. One of those losses came to Baker back on November 19 in Baldwin City, 88-85.

NAIA Men's Basketball Box Score

Team	1	2	T
Baker (Kan.)	23	37	60
Avila (Mo.)	13	36	49

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Number 10 Baker Rolls Past Avila, 77-46

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The number 10 ranked Baker University women’s basketball team defeated Avila University by a final score of 77-46, on Wednesday night to capture its tenth-straight win over the Eagles.

With the win, Baker improves its overall record to 16-4, and 14-2 in the Heart. They are currently tied for first place in the conference standings with number 15 Benedictine. 

Avila falls to 6-12, and 5-11 in conference play.

The ‘Cats had two double-digit scorers on the night as Mackenzie Cook scored 19, and Jessica Zweifel scored 15 points, shooting 3-of-5 from three-point range.

A total of ten Wildcats made it into the scorer’s column on the night, giving Baker a balanced offense attack, reigning Heart Player of the Week Kelsey Larson scored six points, as did Anna Hignight, Courtney Hoag and Taylor Smith.

Baker dominated the boards all night, as they out rebounded the Eagles, 45-26. Sydney Buchel led the way grabbing nine rebounds while also recorded four blocks.

The ‘Cats were able to shut down the Eagles’ offense, as the Eagles shot 27.7-percent from the field and the ‘Cats caused 14 turnovers.

Along with shooting 43.1-percent from the field, the ‘Cats also converted on 21-of-23 free throws, good for 91.3-percent.

Baker’s next match-up will be on the road vs. (RV) William Penn on Saturday, January 28. at 12 p.m. in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the Statesmen are 13-6 overall and 11-4 in Heart play.

NAIA Women's Basketball Box Score

Team	1	2	3	4	T
Baker (Kan.)	18	14	22	23	77
Avila (Mo.)	12	11	10	13	46

Number 17 Grand View Hands Baker's Men's Basketball a Road Loss, 88-75

DES MOINES, Iowa – Despite an impressive double-double performance by Tyree Peter, the Baker University men’s basketball team fell at number 17 ranked Grand View, 88-75, on Monday night.

With the win, Grand View moves to 12-5 overall and 11-4 in conference play, while Baker falls to 10-9 and 7-8 in the Heart.

The game was close throughout the first half as Grand View held just a one-point lead heading into the break, 28-27.

Peter led the ‘Cats in scoring coming off of the bench, recording a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while teammate Javeion Grey led Baker in assists with six.

Grand View was able to stretch the lead as they opened up the second half on an 8-0 run, going up 36-27.

All five starters for Grand View scored in double digits. As a team, the Vikings shot 44-percent from the field on the night, and converted on 41-of-47 free-throws.

The Vikings forced 14 turnovers while also recording eight blocks, and held the Vikings to 30-percent from three-point range.

The ‘Cats shot 41.8-percent from the field, and 27.8-percent from behind the arc, making 5-of-18 three-point attempts.

Baker will next face Avila University on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Kansas City. 

NAIA Men's Basketball Box Score

Team	1	2	T
Baker (Kan.)	27	48	75
Grand View (Iowa)	28	60	88

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Kelsey Larson Earns Heart Player of the Week

BALDWIN CITY, Kansas – After her record breaking performance last week, Baker University senior Kelsey Larson was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, announced on Monday.

The senior forward had a record-setting game on Saturday, as she scored a career-high 30 points and connected on a school-record eight three-point field goals, helping lead Baker to a 103-63 win over Clarke University.

Noumber 10 ranked BU made 18 three-point field goals in the game as well, that tied a school-record and the 103 points scored was a school-record.

On the week, she averaged 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. The Iola, Kansas native shot 63.6-percent from the field and 57.1-percent from three-point land.

The Wildcats are 14-4 overall and 12-2 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and will hit the road Monday to face Grand View at 5:30 p.m.