Stone homes rise as Alma area preserves history
Wabaunsee County focuses on stone era revival with Bill and Kathy Hogue restoring Stonebridge and Mission Manor. The couple run a Topeka construction firm and ranch, while Emily Schwalm preserves a native stone 1890s homestead. Local businesses and residents support the revival amid growth debates.
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Wabaunsee County
Alan Winkler
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Kathy Hogue
Mission Valley Ranch
Stonebridge
Hogues
Bill Hogue
Mission Manor
Emily
John Schwalm
Topeka
Construction Company
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Foster stories and new puppy joy at the shelter
A Finney County Humane Society member recalls fostering two small black puppies Hal and Pal then Bo and Mikey, from a full shelter, to a Kansas City rescue. The writer shares laughter and tears, as new puppies bring happiness and family bonding before welcoming a new tiny pup named Baby, now called Patch.
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Hal
Pal
Foster
Husband
Mikey
Kansas City
Donna Jones
Baby
Patch
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