Honor Roll 2017

CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWTH OF TOPEKA AND NORTHEAST KANSAS

HONOR ROLL

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017

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169 YEARS

148 YEARS

144 YEARS THE TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL

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1200 NW Menninger Road (785) 286-0291

158 YEARS

R.C. Perine & Son ELECTRIC ACETYLENE Welding & Cutting Machine Shop

HONOR 2017 ROLL

Imagine the planning and dedication it takes to start a business. Think about the risk that’s involved, and the work and hard decisions that must be made to ensure success year after year.

Consider the businesses that opened their doors in Topeka more than 150 years ago and remain the foundation on which the capital city’s economy is built today.

And while you’re at it, tip your hat to the relative newcomers to the business scene, who have decided to follow their dreams while adding to the growth of the city.

Congratulations to Topeka’s Honor Roll.

We believe in the

Strength of a good education.

3100 Kansas 267-0105

149 YEARS

Mary & Dean Crader 785-862-0884 Job4you@att.net

www.respectedhomebusiness.com and enter 081438

RESEARCH If you want to learn about the people, places, events and history of Topeka or Shawnee County, visit the Topeka Room at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Source: tscpl.org

2017

144 Years

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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! 616 SE JEFFERSON

Serving Topeka for

148 years strong

158 Years

1873

Stop by any of our 8 Topeka locations to learn more about how we can enhance your banking experience or visit us at

www.kawvalleybank.com

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144 YEARS

Since 1873

Turning memories into memorials

354-7005 201 Topeka Ave. Topeka, KS 66603

UPS AND DOWNS During the late 1880s, Topeka passed through a boom period that ended in disaster.

There was vast speculation on town lots. In 1889, the bubble burst, and many investors were ruined. However, during that period, the population of Topeka had doubled, and the city weathered the depression.

Source: topekachamber.org

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SINCE 1892

IT’S BEEN ALL ABOUT

Since our founding in 1892, Capital City Bank has been committed to helping Northeast Kansas businesses and families prosper. We will never forget our humble beginnings and the values that have always served us well. That’s how we’ve approached banking for 125 years. That’s how we’ll be doing it 125 years from now.

785-274-5600 CAPCITYBANK.COM

CELEBRATING 125 YEARS AS YOUR HOMETOWN COMMUNITY BANK!

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142 YEARS

136 YEARS

117 YEARS REES FRUIT FARM Apples, Nuts, Honey, Jams, Jellies, Cider, and Fruitwood

97 YEARS

Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel

Open Year Round.

136 YEARS

Established 1881 124 YEARS

1893 -- 2018 2018 1893

235-1341

4848 SW 21st, Suite 101

capfed.com

capfed.com

120 YEARS

www.TopekaFoundry.com www.FoundryDoorCompany.com 300 SW JACKSON ST. TOPEKA, KS 66603

(785) 271-8181 www.drtopekaeyecare.com

Bob Florence Contractor, Inc

CONTRACTOR 2017 – 1898

Specialty Contractor Since 1898

Phone (785) 357-0341 Office Fax (785) 357-6514 Cell (785) 925-0662 Direct Fax (785) 233-6047 MILL SHOP (785) 357-4964 Email: Stacy@FlorenceContractor.com

Stacy Florence 1934 Kansas President

Kansas Ave. Ave. Topeka,1934 KSS.66612 Kansas 66612 PO Box 5258, Topeka,Topeka, KS 66605 (785) 357-0341 FAX (785) 357-6514 Millshop (785) 357-4964

Specializing in: Hospitals and commercial buildings.

785.232.8212

105 YEARS

Seven Topeka locations to serve you!

235-1341

Commercial Doors Architectural Finish Hardware NUCOR Metal Buildings

246-3257

Excellence in Eye Care and Eye Wear since 1912

Seven Topeka locations to serve you!

A FULL SERVICE MACHINE SHOP SERVING TOPEKA FOR 142 YEARS

Hwy. 24, East

Access Floors, Acoustical Ceilings, All Drywall systems, EIFS, Fire Proofing, Floor Coverings, Lath and Plaster, Commercial Cabinets and Millwork, Steel Studs, Stucco, Stinger Rental, General Construction, Material Sales: Acoustical, Metal Studs, Lathing.

Authorized Dealer/Installer For: NCI Metal Building,\USG Ultrawall relocatable Partitions.

DR. CHRIS DEUTSCHER DR. CHARLES ROTTINGHAUS Serving Topeka’s Eye Care and Eye Wear Needs for over a Century!

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEAM

Stacy Florence, President Adam Florence, Secretary-Treasurer/Vice President Nick Reilly, Project Controller/Estimator Diane Fox, Controller/Office Manager

MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION SOON! at

12th

and

FAIRLAWN!

Funeral Services Traditional and Non-Traditional Memorial Services Cremation Services Direct Cremation Pre-need Planning and counseling Financial packages to fit all family needs Since 1920 Bowser, now Bowser Johnson has been serving the families of Topeka and surrounding communities.

We take pride in continuing to offer a professional service that treats you and your loved ones with compassion, integrity and respect, helping to make a difficult time in your life a little easier.

723 SW 6th Ave Phone 785-233-3039

bowserjohnsonfuneralchapel@yahoo.com

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2017 marks to the the communities, communities,businesses businesses 2016 marksBPM’s BPM’s101st 100thyear yearof of service service to and individuals serve.

At our Centennial, our commitment to and individuals we we serve.

At our Centennial, our commitment to meeting meeting the insurance, risk management & safety needs of has our never clients the insurance, risk management & safety needs of our clients has never more central to our mission anthank agency. been morebeen central to our mission as an agency.asWe youWe for thank your you for your in & BPM & consider it a privilege work trust trust in BPM consider it a privilege to work to with you.with you.

• Commercial Insurance • Commercial Insurance • Home / Auto Insurance • HomeCompensation / Auto Insurance • Workers

Safety & & Risk •• Safety RiskManagement Management • Retirement Planning, 401(k) RetirementBenefits Planning, 401(k) •• Employee

Topeka: 785-233-1717 Kansas City: 913-402-9576 • Workers Compensation • Employee Benefits

www.bpminsurance.com

Topeka: 785-233-1717

Kansas City: 913-402-9576

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94 YEARS

77 YEARS

75 YEARS

KOOSER AUCTION SERVICE

MEINHOLDT’S

“AUCTIONS ARE OUR BUSINESS”

WELDING & MACHINE SHOP Serving Topeka Area Since 1923 ALL TYPES OF WELDING • Trailer Hitch Specialist • Job Shop Repair • Drive Shaft Specialist • Metalizing • Balancing

Home Owned Since 1940

• Complete Auctioneering & Clerking • Estates – Antiques – Farm Household – Liquidation DAN KOOSER AUCTIONEER/REALTOR

1900 NW Central Avenue; Topeka, Kansas

If you need something done

Call 234-5221

734 S Kansas Ave. (785)357-4438

God Bless & Happy New Year www.meinholdtwelding.com

91 YEARS

Topeka Blueprint Co., Inc.

Topeka Blueprint Co., Inc. Serving Topeka for 91 Years Copies of anything.

written,

printed, or drawn.

608 SW Jackson (785) 232-7209 www.topekablue.com

90 YEARS

“Apartments of Distinction Since 1927”

HISTORIC GEM BUILDING

On National and State Historic Registers 508 SW 10th Topeka, Kansas 66612

(785) 233-9930

74 YEARS

235-1176 • 478-4176 335 Harrison • Topeka, KS

72 YEARS

FOUNDING FATHERS Nine men met on Dec. 5, 1854, on the banks of the Kansas River at what is now S. Kansas Avenue and Crane Street.

The men drew up an agreement that would become the foundation for the Topeka Association, an organization responsible for the establishment and early growth of Topeka.

The nine men were Cyrus K. Holliday, F.W. Giles, Daniel H. Horne, George Davis, Enoch Chase, J.B. Chase, M.C. Dickey, Charles Robinson and L.G. Cleveland.

The city of Topeka was incorporated Feb. 14, 1857, with Cyrus K. Holliday as mayor.

Celebrating 75 years of helping Kansas workers stay healthy and worry free – while they improve life through:

Commitment Compassion Community

Brad Hilderman Dr. Amber Pfeifer Au.D Harry Hilderman bcbsks.com

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Doctor of Audiology

Hearing Instrument Specialist

• Free Hearing Testing • Hearing Aids to fit any budget • Complete Repairs On All Brands • 30-day Free Trial on all Hearing Aids

2

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5101 SW 21st Topeka, KS 66604

271-6966

Source: topekachamber.org

PAVING THE WAY

RAILROAD’S ROOTS

The headquarters of Koss Construction, a paving company founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1914, was in Des Moines, Iowa, until 1998. That year, the corporate office relocated to Topeka to be closer to construction projects and its maintenance shop in Pauline.

General offices and machine shops of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad system were established in Topeka in 1878. The railroad was founded by Cyrus K. Holliday, one of the nine men who met on Dec. 5, 1854, to establish the Topeka Association to promote the growth of Topeka.

In 1995, Santa Fe merged with Burlington Northern, becoming the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation. The company has since changed its name to BNSF Railway Co.

Source: topekachamber.org

Our family serving yours since 1946

An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

N.1748

Source: kossconstruction.com

71 YEARS

66 YEARS

Matching Hearts & Homes Since 1947

Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc.

66 YEARS

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65 YEARS

Professional Services Since 1951 Topeka Owned and Operated

272-5555 KirkandCobb.com

67 YEARS

½ mile East of Holton, Kansas on 16 Highway Holton, Kansas 66436

Dan Harris 785-364-4114 Sale Barn Cell 785-364-7137 In business since 1951

B

erlinWheeler

is a quality driven integrated call service enterprise dedicated to providing superior customer service.

2942 SW Wanamaker Dr. Suite 200 Topeka, KS 66614

65 YEARS

BATES FURNITURE For Home and Office

New • Used • Antique Buy • Sell • Trade

610 SW 6th 357-5181

METAL AND METTLE

KANSASMEMORY.ORG

Topeka Foundry & Iron Works Co., 300 S.W. Jackson St., was founded in 1876 and is one of the sixth-oldest businesses in Topeka. This photo was taken in 1962.

Topeka Foundry & Iron Works Co., founded in 1876 by John Masching, is one of the sixth-oldest businesses in Topeka. In the early 1900s, Glenn Bybee, a former Capital Iron Works employee with knowledge of steel and fabrication, partnered with Masching to form the company, which employed 15 workers. On Jan. 1, 2017, the company merged with HME of Topeka and its 300-plus employees. Topeka Foundry & Iron Works Co. currently employs about 65 people.

Source: topekafoundry.com

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62 YEARS

ACE

57 YEARS

61 YEARS

51 YEARS

SINCE 1956

PLUMBING | HEATING & AIR

Most Repairs Same Day Service Sales • Service All Brands Residential & Commercial

•Plumbing Repairs and Replacement •Sewer Camera Inspections •Sewer and Drain Cleaning •Backflow Testing •Water Softener Repair and Replacement •Appliance Repair and Replacement •Heating and Air Repair and Replacement •Emergency Services •Most Repairs Come with Same-Day Service •Radio-Dispatched Trucks •Residential and Commercial •Remodeling •Sump Pumps •Water Heaters •Appliance Repair •Garbage Disposals •Service Specialists •Water Conditioning

Topeka • Lawrence Since 1956

234-3384 908 N. Kansas

61 YEARS

Guard Sales Co., Inc.

1404 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612

785-235-1378

Since 1956 Flag and gift store Military and seasonal flags and poles.

Auto details supplies and equipment. www.guardsalesco.com

61 YEARS

Open: 7:00-5:30 Mon.-Fri.

Your Complete Auto Service Center Mechanical Repair We sell name brand tires 3-year, 36,000 miles parts & labor warranty Quality is our standard since 1956

We appreciate your patronage

www.yinglings.com

911 Adams 785-233-8008 1-800-211-8008 www.capitalcityoil.com

56 YEARS

Celebrating 61 Years In Business!

Light & Heavy Towing • Unlock Service Jump Starts • Local & Long Distance Heavy Equipment • Flatbed Hauling Truck Tire Service •Flatbed Service 6 Day/Wk Full Service Auto Repair Shop

785.267.1080

3812 SW South Park Ave

www.brownssuperservice.com

59 YEARS

LLC

Auto Service Center 2525 NW Topeka 785-232-4451

Started in 1960 Chevron Lubricants Tank Wagon Deliveries 24 Hour Cardlocks

• New Foundations & Foundation Repair • All types of residential and commercial concrete work.

Thank you for your patronage!

DAVID TEW Agent

AUTO – HOME – LIFE

www.shelterinsurance.com 1720 SE 29th

266-5800

55 YEARS

785-232-0445

2745 Lower Silver Lake Rd

233-3447 273-9400 or

PILLAR OF EDUCATION

Washburn University, originally called Lincoln College, was established in 1865 by a charter issued by the state of Kansas and the General Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches of Kansas.

The university was renamed in recognition of a $25,000 donation made by businessman Ichabod Washburn in 1868 that helped the then-struggling school survive.

Today, Washburn is a public university with more than 7,500 students and more than 1,000 faculty and staff, in addition to more than 200 academic programs.

Source: topekachamber.org; washburn.edu

51 YEARS

Since 1966

50 YEARS

47 YEARS

Law Office of

DARRELL’S SERVICE

Allan A. Hazlett Campus Center 1622 Washburn

• Commercial Law and Bankruptcy • Estate Planning and Probate • Municipal Law • Appellate Representation We are a full service law firm dedicated to serving individuals, municipal governments and businesses throughout the State of Kansas.

Topeka

232.2011 47 YEARS

www.stumbolaw.com

Joe Little General Contractors, Inc.

785-233-5055

Computer Diagnostics – Lube & Oil Change Alignments – Brakes – A/C – Tune Ups Goodyear Tires Foreign & Domestic Wrecker Service – Free Shuttle Service Diesel Fuel Available • K-1 Kerosene

Full & Self Service Fuel Islands

272-8451

Thank You, Topeka!

41 YEARS

CELEBRATING 40+ YEARS IN BUSINESS

QUALITY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL

(785) 357-4242 “I’ll treat your home like it was my own!”

Rid your home of these pests:

Termites Spiders Ants Rodents Roaches

Kevin & Becky Colhouer, Owners

GREAT INVENTORY. GREAT DEALS. GIVE US A HOLLA!

SeRving you...

46 YEARS 5839 SW 20TH PARK ...AT TWo LoCATionS!

Serving Topeka for 46 years

Call Justin for Licensed, Insured and Experienced Pest Control

41 YEARS

rain tree APARTMENTS

3708 SW 29th 3830 SW 29TH ST

51 YEARS

We wish you a happy holiday season and a prosperous 2018.

Thank you for your business and your trust.

Starting our 52nd year.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1970

COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS

6-6 M-F • 6-1 Sat

785.267.3410

2887 SW MacVicar Ave Topeka

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273-1887 45 YEARS

STOP BY AND SEE JOHN, MAGGIE, ERIC, KYLE, DAKOTA AND JEFF FOR A GREAT DEAL AT LEWIS AUTO PLAZA TODAY!

785.273.0880 lewisautoplaza.com 866.221.7656

• NAA National Auctioneers Associations Member • CAI Certified Auctioneers Institute Member • GRI Graduate of Realtors Institute • National, state and local Association of Realtors Member • Past KAA President • KAA Hall of Fame Member Vern Gannon, Auctioneer Manhattan, Kansas Office: 785.537.9003 Cell: 785.770.0066 Home: 785.539.2316

Janet Carter A big THANK YOU to our customers, clients and friends.

We are a local, family owned business with over 41 years’ experience and really enjoy the friendships we have made.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Carter Realty, Janet Carter, Paula Pry and Teresa Johnson 785-273-2010 • 785-221-3262

carterrealtytopeka.com

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THANK YOU TOPEKA!

Family owned and operated since 1977, by the same (3) brothers, still working side by side everyday.

WE ARE THANKFUL AND APPRECIATE ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE YEARS.

Thank you, TOM, MARK & DAVE FREE Estimates 233-2291 www.kentfenceco.com

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The Hair Gallery and Staff

wish to thank all who have patronized our business. “Because of you, we are a success.�

Center front: Mercedes Duran, Owner. From left: Barbara Duran, Renate Miller, Karin Norton, Melinda Murphy, Rodreca Schwant, Stylists. Center back: last but not least Max Perry the General.

718 SW Gage

The Hair Gallery

785-272-3030

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39 YEARS

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38 YEARS

Hearing Aid Service, Inc. Family Owned Since 1959

Locally 38 Years

37 YEARS

Serving NE Kansas for 37 years for all your automotive needs

www.breakthroughhouse.org

38 YEARS

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank You Topeka for letting us preserve your memories for the past 38 yearsâ&#x20AC;?

Holmes Family 1907 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 785-273-3870

38 YEARS

785-266-3333 Your hometown hearing care professionals NEW WIRELESS IPHONE HEARING AID TECHNOLOGY r 'FFECBDL 7JSUVBMMZ %JTBQQFBST r "VUP 5FMFQIPOF 3FTQPOTF r %JSFDUJPOBM 4PVOE 2VBMJUZ

AJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Import Garage

REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES & MODELS FREE HEARING TESTS FREE VIDEO OTOSCOPE EXAM FREE 30 DAY TRIAL

Complete Quality Service Since 1979

Manufacturer Maintenance Inspections, Tune Ups, Brakes, Anti-Lock Brakes, Struts & Shocks, Engine Repair, Air Conditioning, Fuel Injection, Electrical We do Asian, European & all Other Fine Imports

Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 7:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 p.m.

(785)233-1000 6: +DUULVRQ Â&#x2021; 7RSHND .6

Best of Topeka for 13 Years!

Rick and Deb Ediger

Find out more about us at

Hearing Insturment Specialist Family owned & operated for a combined 60 years!

www.TopekaHearing.com LIKE US ON

Ediger Hearing Aid Service Inc. 48 1MBTT "WF t 5PQFLB ,4

785-266-2000

3220 S. Topeka Blvd.

Mon. & Thur. 8:30-8:00 Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8:30-6:00

www.JohnHoffer.com

35 YEARS

ROQUET INSURANCE AGENCY LLC 35 YEARS IN BUSINESS ALL LINES OF INSURANCE

Happy Holidays!

785-272-0222 2900 SW ATWOOD AVE.

34 YEARS

Top $$ paid for nice Trades!!

Come by and see us!

Thank you Every Vehicle is Serviced & Safety Inspected by CertiďŹ ed Mechanics

Serving Our Customers for 34 Years!

Extended Warranties Available Family Owned & Operated

100 Southeast 29th St. Topeka, KS 66605 (On the Corner of 29th & Kansas)

www.heritagemotorsinc.com

Tel: 785-267-3730

34 YEARS AMERICAN EAGLE TAX INC. 34 Years Experience Joe Wallingford David Donnelly Brenda Lynch Dennis Lemke Jim Long Amber Vasquez t #VTJOFTT 1FSTPOBM 5BY 1SFQBSBUJPO t &MFDUSPOJD 'JMJOH t &OSPMMFE UP 1SBDUJDF #FGPSF *34

272-0004

1940 SW Gage Blvd www.AmEagleTax.com

33 YEARS

MILLER PEST CONTROL

31 YEARS

TOM OWENS PLUMBING WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE!

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE REPAIR REMODEL FREE ESTIMATES

TOM & JASON

862-8622 32 YEARS LAND AIR E PRESS

4631 SE Adams • 862-1609 Airfreight, Home Delivery and LTL Trucking…

THANK YOU TOPEKA! Jim & Joyce Stallbaumer

Quality Cars of Topeka Serving the Topeka Area for Over 31 Years

2047 SE 53rd

32 YEARS

30 YEARS

Specializing in Quality Transportation Since 1986!

Specializing in Total Roach Elimination

862-7378

31 YEARS

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Celebrating 31 years of service to Topeka.

Thanks for your patronage!

Privately owned and managed for 31 years!

Visit us for your urgent care needs.

(785) 272-2300 2025 SW Fairlawn Rd • Topeka KS qualitycarsoftopeka.com

31 YEARS Always Good Casual Always Fresh Dining Always Annie’s

“We appreciate your past 31 years of patronage.

Come experience our fresh food and friendly service.”

Huntoon & Gage 273-0848

RJ’s Discount Sales, Inc. was started here in Topeka, Kansas in 1988 as a small discount store.

We sell our merchandise well below retail prices and hope to see you soon.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm

3737 SW South Park Ave. Topeka, Kansas 66609

785-438-2666 29 YEARS

AnniesPlaceTopeka.com

1119 Gage Blvd, Topeka’s Premier Topeka, KS 66604 Urgent Care Center Ph: 785-272-4000

MENTAL HEALTH LEADERS

Menninger, a clinic known around the world for its research, treatment, prevention and programs in the field of No Appointment Hours: Monday-Friday mental health, was founded 9:00 Necessary a.m.-8:00 p.m. by psychiatrists C.F., Karl A. Saturday-Sunday 1-5 p.m. and Will Menninger in 1925.

1119 Gage Blvd www.minormedtopeka.com The campus featured a fiveTopeka, KS 66604 story clock tower, with four clock faces and an observa785-272-4000 tion deck, fashioned after Hours: Independence Hall.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-8:00 PM; Menninger partnered with Baylor College of Medicine Sat-Sun 1:00-5:00 PM and The Methodist Hospital www.minormedtopeka.com and moved from Topeka to Houston in June 2003.

Source: topekachamber.org

2030 S.W. McAlister • Topeka, KS 66604

Serving Shawnee and the surrounding counties with residential, suburban, building sites, farms, commercial and auction sales.

785-272-8790 27 YEARS

& EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. LLC The Same Company The Same Standards for 27 years

We would like to thank everyone for your support and business over the past 27 years.

(785) 256-6900

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26 YEARS

24 YEARS

16 YEARS

16 YEARS

Dine in - Carry Out, We Cater!

American-Italian food at its finest!

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Serving Topeka for 16 Years!

For all your auction needs contact us

Doug’s Service Center has provided quality car care in Topeka, Kansas for 24 years!

Servicing the area for 26 years

3737 SW South Park Ave. Topeka, Kansas 66609

785-224-4492 RjsAuctionService.com

25 YEARS

MARK’S OVERHEAD DOOR SERVICE

Residential & Commercial Garage Doors and Openers Free Estimates, Sales, Service and Installation marksoverheaddoorservice@gmail.com 7321 NW 39th, Silver Lake

785-582-4771

Come Enjoy Our Weekly Specials!

We are a family owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and auto maintenance services to the people of Topeka and surrounding areas.

The quality ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified technicians at Doug’s Service Center employ today’s latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles.

“Home of the Double Deal!!!”

MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Only $ 1499

601 SW FAIRLAWN ROAD, TOPEKA, KS 66606 785-271-6757 www.dougsservicetopeka.com

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Ellen S. Bowman Vail was instrumental in establishing Topeka’s first hospital and training school for nurses. She had lost her vision in 1878 from a prolonged illness, and during her recovery dreamed of a modern hospital that would serve area residents unable to pay for medical care. In 1882, Vail’s husband met with community leaders to discuss construction of a hospital. The result was Christ’s Hospital, which opened May 14, 1884, in the College Hill subdivision north of Washburn University.

Source: “Topeka at 150: Celebrating the Sesquicentennialof the Capital City of Kansas”

Where the 2nd Pizza equal or lesser is 40% off!

Dinner for Two

Small 2 Topping Pizza, 2 House or Toss Salads & 2 Homemade Garlic Rolls Expires 1/18/18. Not valid with any other offer

View menu & specials @

www.laroccaspizza.net We accept Visa / MasterCard / Discover / American Express Sorry, no checks accepted!

3100 SW Gage (785) 861-7141 or

(785) 861-7142 5145 SW Topeka Blvd (785) 478-5692

Tues. – Sat. 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun. 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Banquet Facilities upon Request Monday – Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday – breakfast only 8am-1pm

785-233-0216 3036 SE 6th St - Topeka

FAMILY BUSINESS

Capital City Bank was established in 1892 at Richland as Neese Brothers Bank. In the early 1900s, the name was changed to Richland State Bank.

Georgia Neese Gray began helping her father, Albert Neese, run the family business in 1930, and five years later became an assistant cashier. After her father’s death in 1937, she became president of the bank.

In 1949, President Harry Truman named Gray the first female treasurer of the United States.

In 1964, Richland State Bank changed its name to Capital City State Bank and Trust Company.

Source: capcitybank.com

12 YEARS

11 YEARS Bradley’s Corner Cafe Home Cooked Meals “From Scratch”

THRIFT & DISCOUNT STORE

Thank you Topeka for supporting our 12 wonderful years in thrifting!

Celebrating 12 years in 2018

9 YEARS

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3 YEARS

g Our CelebratinnniversarY 10 Year a

Armstrong Family Estate Services, LLC Maple Hill, Kansas

Jeremy & Becky Armstrong

Buy 1 Breakfast

785-383-0820

www.kansasestatesales.com

at Regular Price,

Get Second One of Equal or Lesser Value at

½ Price Offer good Mon.-Fri. Only

We’re by your side so your loved one can stay at home.

HourS: MoNday - SaTurday 9 aM – 8 PM SuNday 10 aM – 6 PM 2020 NW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66608

(785) 234-3101

Whether you are looking for someone to help an aging parent a few hours a week or need more comprehensive assistance, Home Instead can help.

844 N Kansas Ave

785-235-0086 Hours: Mon. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tues. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Companionship Care • Companionship Care • Personal Care • Personal Care • Meals & Nutrition • Meals & Nutrition • Transportation • Transportation • Household Duties

Respite Care • • House hold Duties • Alzheimer’s and • Respite Care other dementias • Hospice Care Support Services Support Services • 24/7 Care

Serving Shawnee and Douglas Counties since Jan. 1, 2008

In Historic North Topeka. Support Your Local Business.

NEARING THE 60-YEAR MARK

Glen Spees and Frank Smith established Capital City Oil as a distributor for Cities Service in 1960. Twenty-five years later, Marvin Spees purchased the business from his father and Smith. At that time, the company had five employees at one location in Topeka. Today, Capital City Oil employs a team of experienced people; has branches in Manhattan, Wamego, Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City, Kan.; and operates a fleet of delivery trucks with the ability to deliver up to 8,000 gallons of fuel.

Source: capitalcityoil.com

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OVERFLOWING BANKS

Recalling a large flood in 1844, Indians warned early settlers not to build the city of Topeka on the banks of the Kansas River.

In spring 1903, the Kansas River jumped it banks and flooded North Topeka, home to a number of large flour mills and lumberyards. Hundreds of citizens were stranded in their homes; 29 people drowned and property damage amounted to $4.28 million.

Heavy rains in 1908, 1923 and 1935 created uneasiness among North Topeka residents, but dikes constructed a few years after the 1903 flood held back the water. However, in 1951, the Kansas River overflowed and flooded the area. As a result, the Morrell Meat Packing Plant closed, eliminating more than a thousand jobs.

Source: topekachamber.org

16H | Sunday, December 31, 2017 | The Topeka Capital-Journal