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Looking for Land in Shawnee County

I need to find 50 to a 100 acres of pasture land on East (east of Topeka Blvd) 45th Street. I want to stay in Shawnee County. Call Henry McClure 785.272.1110 Email mcre @cox.net

A Memorial to James Austin McClure

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    This is a Memorial to my grandfather James Austin McClure. This was Respectfully submitted on the 27th day of May, 1955. The Memorial was made up by; Marlin S. Casey, T. M. Lillard, Harry Comery, John E. DuMars and Robert L. Webb, Chairman. I never met him, I did go to McClure School named after him from 1st - 3rd grades.     I tried to you load to Facebook and the images did not post. He was a part of Topeka History. Maybe more significant to me, yet I hope you enjoy the read. Henry Austin McClure   From right to left he is at #3 position at the table. I'm related to everyone but the guy in the collar.      

Things I wish I knew at 22

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By: Todd Burton Retail Strategy & Development     After a series of really challenging personal and professional events I started journaling life lessons as notes to myself in my mid 30's . They are "Things I wish I Knew When I Was 22", one for each year of my life: The only thing I control is me; my thoughts, words, actions & choices. Control beyond that is an illusion. No one is responsible for me, I am responsible for myself. A healthy spirit needs a healthy mind & healthy mind needs a healthy body. Don't neglect yourself - exercise and being still are as important as "doing". Birds of a feather flock together. Choose friends wisely they impact our lives & attitudes, represent our values & priorities. Attitude is everything. It is the fine line between bad behavior & bad character. Feelings are important but emotions should never be relied on for important decisions; they are dynamic & often not based on realit...

Topeka Doggy Daycare Nominated For Small Business Award

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TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) -- Many people are animal lovers, but one Topeka businesswoman has taken her love for dogs to a higher level. Her passion and dedication to providing the best dog care services in Topeka has earned her a small business award nomination from the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. "I'm super proud because after doing this for almost 18 years, you learn a few things." Julie Castaneda went from operating a doggy daycare out of her home in 1997 while raising a family, to now being the president and CEO of Dog Day Afternoon Doggy Dude Ranch in Topeka. She says she understood how protective people are of their furry kids, and that's how the business started. "We couldn't find any place suitable to leave our own dogs so we decided to stay home. And if we were going to be home, we may as well care for pets." Her hard work has her nominated in the Minority and Women Business of Distinction category. "How cool is that, right? I know, ...