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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Summer Time is Family Adventure Time! IT IS HEATING UP, GOLDEN CITY! Time for parties, patios and pools. After a rather wet, cool spring, we’re finally feeling the summer vibes. Hello, sunscreen, floppy hats and hello, poolside cocktails - am I right?

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FEATURES 14 Capper CAN! Helping children and adults live their best lives

16 Patio Pool & Fireside Puts the Oh! In Backyard Oasis Check Out These Cool Pools in Topeka

20 Kay’s Garden Explore the unique beauty and serenity of a Japanese garden

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24 Bringing the Outdoors In Open floor plans make tying together inside and outside spaces a snap!

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Good Times

Around Town

Inspired By

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20 Our Town 24 Open House 26 Travel Destination 28 Trend Setter 30 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report 34 Culinary Creations

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C A PPE R CAN!

HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES

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ARTICLE SUE BALDANI PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY CAPPER FOUNDATION

ON JULY 14, FROM 1908 THROUGH 1950, FOUNDER

and their families with intellectual, physical, develop-

SENATOR ARTHUR CAPPER WOULD HOST A COM-

mental and behavioral disabilities.

MUNITY-WIDE BIRTHDAY PARTY, AFFECTION-

One of the primary goals of this campaign is to hire

ATELY CALLED “CHILDREN’S DAY”. It just happened

more therapists. “This is the thing that breaks my heart”

to be his birthday, but he always wanted the focus to be

says Edie. “We typically have about two hundred chil-

on the children in the community. Nearly 20,000 guests

dren on our waiting lists and their average wait time is

would enjoy a variety of fun activities for children.

about eleven months. You lose a lot of ground with a

Senator Capper passed December 1950 but the founda-

child if you can’t immediately start serving their needs

tion continues to honor him on July 14 each year with a

because the wiring is changing over those months.”

smaller scale birthday party. This summer they will celebrate Senator Capper’s 156th birthday.

Although they do get some reimbursement through the state and from insurance, there is still a hefty gap,

The Capper Fund, now the Capper Foundation was

which donations are critically needed to fill. “Ninety two

established in 1920 and had their 100th Anniversary

cents out of every dollar donated goes directly into our

on December 25, 2020. They have helped countless

programs and services,” she says. “Only four percent

children and adults with disabilities live their best lives.

goes into fundraising and only four percent into adminis-

In order to continue its mission, the nonprofit needs the

trative costs. We have a very lean mean budget.”

community’s support more than ever.

Besides monetary help, Capper is also in need of

“It’s been a really challenging year,” says Edie Smith,

volunteers, who Edie says are part of the heartbeat of

vice president of developing and marketing. “And we

what they do. “We really do encourage people to incor-

don’t want any child to be without services.”

porate philanthropy into their lifestyle because you’re

Most of the key signature events that are usually held

part of a community and with places like the Capper

to help raise funds have been canceled due to COVID-

Foundation, we’re very invested in community and

19. However, the popular fundraiser, Blarney Breakfast,

helping to build it through what we do in our services.

will take place on September 18. “It’s a pretty fun event

You’re also helping people be the best they can be.

and we just do crazy Irish things,” says Edie.

You’re helping them be a part of their family in a way

The five-year Capper CAN! $4 million capital cam-

they maybe wouldn’t otherwise be able to be.”

paign, started in September of 2019, aims to raise funds

To participate in an event, donate or volunteer your

to develop new proactive service initiatives to help

time, or to purchase an item from its wish list, go to

unify the community’s approach to serving individuals

www.capper.org or call 785-272-4060. CityLifestyle.com/Topeka

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Puts the Oh! In Backyard Oasis ARTICLE KELSEY HUBER

CHECK OUT THESE COOL POOLS IN TOPEKA

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PHOTOGRAPHY KRISTOL KUMAR

" Their customer service on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 12! Once my pool sweep (vacuum) broke and I ordered another one from Jeff," he shared. " He let me borrow one to keep my pool sparkling clean until mine arrived."

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inside his home came from Patio Pool & Fireside.

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“Everything in our ‘backyard oasis’ came from

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Jeff,” Nesbitt said. “Their customer service on

TO EXPAND THEIR LIVING SPACES TO

a scale of 1 to 10 is a 12! Once my pool sweep

INCLUDE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. That’s

(vacuum) broke and I ordered another one from

exactly what Patio Pool & Fireside is all about.

Jeff,” he shared. “He let me borrow one to keep

Owner Jeff Armstrong has been helping home-

my pool sparkling clean until mine arrived.”

owners create their own little outdoor oases for

Armstrong stays busy keeping his ever-ex-

decades. It all started back in 1972 with Patio

panding group of customers happy by providing

Light & Grill, a small store that specialized in

- to quote one patron - “over-the-top” customer

gas fireplaces, gas grills and gas yard lights.

service. “I like taking care of people,” Armstrong

With the outdoorsy nature of their products,

says. “It’s really rewarding when you know

it wasn’t long before their services evolved to

you’ve created a positive experience for some-

include pool service as well.

one and helped them create a place where they

Armstrong joined the crew in the mid-80s and

can unwind at the end of a long day.”

has watched it grow over the years. From pool

Long-time customer Lori Turner found Patio

accessories and Hot Springs spas to patio furni-

Pool & Fireside about 15 years ago after she

ture and fire pits, they have become a one-stop

had a pool installed. “The customer service is

shop for amazing backyard living. Broil King and

amazing. We’ve had guys stop by on their way

Fire Magic gas grills were joined by Big Green

home from work after I had called later in the

Eggs and Smokin’ Brothers pellet smokers to

day,” she shared. “Something always seems to

provide outdoor grilling and dining at its best.

happen before an event, and they are always

Today, their services include everything you

there to help. Their quick response makes a

need to make your pool water sparkling clear

big difference. I cannot recommend them

and to create a beautiful backyard.

highly enough!”

Speaking of places that take your breath

Another raving fan, Rich Tarwater, who is on

away, Rick Nesbitt, who bought his pool 13 years

his fourth pool, says he has always relied on

ago, has created his very own backyard vacation

Patio Pool and Fireside to keep his poolside

spot with the help of Patio Pool and Fireside. His

paradise ready to enjoy. “I’ve purchased two or

sprawling private outdoor suite includes three-

three hot tubs, pool furniture, several robotic

tiers of enjoyment including a relaxing spa, a

sweeps, and all kinds of gear over the years,”

party deck, and a sparkling pool for cooling off

he said. “Jeff knows as much about pools as

on hot days. All of the pool furniture, deck fur-

anyone in NE Kansas. I pull a water sample and

niture, outdoor grill, and even the gas fireplace

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED) take it in once or twice a week to have it tested. I enjoy just walking in their doors and that’s hard to find anymore. They are a pleasure to do business with.” Because he has been in the business so long, Armstrong has great connections with other people in the pool/backyard living industry. “Pool installation, pool repair, electricians, decorative concrete companies,” Jeff said. “We even work with several local landscaping companies who can help you design your dream backyard.” Turner affirms those connections and says they are a huge benefit. She bought a hot tub when she installed the pool and has since purchased another. “We’ve needed electricians to wire the hot tubs, had our pool resurfaced, our pool deck redone, and Jeff has referred us to everyone and they’ve been great,” Turner said. “We’ve become friends over the years and I think that happens with a lot of Jeff’s customers because they know that they can trust him.” Check out Patio Pool & Fireside at 3109 SW Huntoon Street or visit them at patiopoolandfireside.com when you’re ready to create your own private paradise.

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OUR TOWN

KAY’S GARDEN CHIEF JUSTICE KAY MCFARLAND WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TO BE APPOINTED

THE

KANSAS

SUPREME COURT IN 1995. Before her passing at the age of 80 in 2015, her dream was to leave behind a legacy of beauty and contemplation for the people of Kansas and for all who visited the Topeka Zoo. “Kay’s preferences really leaned towards plants, rocks, water and koi, and the more we talked the more we learned that these are all tenets of a Japanese garden,” says Brendan Wiley, director of the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center. “She wanted a beautiful experience that needed to be serene, where a person could contemplate. That was a powerful notion to her. That idea that you needed to go to a serene place where your mind can truly reflect and contemplate.”

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EXPLORE THE UNIQUE BEAUTY AND SERENITY OF A JAPANESE GARDEN

KAY’S

ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY THOMAS HALL

The Kay E. McFarland Living Trust, a permanent

endowment fund, was established to pay for the costs of the garden and for improvements to the zoo. Along with Brendan, good friends of the late chief justice, Howard and Elaine Schwartz, oversee the trust.

“She was able to see some really fantastic gardens all over the U.S. as well as in Vancouver, [Canada], and that experience was something she wanted to bring back to her own state,” says Elaine. Through Brendan, Chief Justice McFarland was able to see for herself the magnificent relationship that the zoo staff had with the animals. “I think that made her feel that she could trust the zoo to do something good with her estate,” adds Elaine. “And when she and Brendan started talking about the garden, that just cemented the deal.”

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Visitors are given the option of taking two different pathways. “At the top of the garden, you have a pathway with the seven bridges that’s more difficult to cross, and on the other side is the more flowing, easy going downhill one,” says Elaine. Koji also explained to her that there are five different waterfalls and each one of them has a different sound. “So, if you’re out there contemplating on what’s going on in your life and you hear a different waterfall sound it can speak to you - maybe better than therapy.”

Kay’s Garden was dedicated in August of 2020 after many years of discussion and planning. Garden Master Koji Morimoto helped bring these plans to fruition and when finished, the result was a truly authentic Japanese garden. “One of the unique things about a Japanese garden is that everything is intentional,” says Brendan. “And because they are authentic in nature, there’s no signage in them.” Visitors to the garden, he explains, can download an app for the Topeka Zoo or Kay’s Garden to find out more about the symbolism throughout the garden and to discover the names of the lush plants and colorful flowers. “To the right of the garden entrance, Koji told me that the boulder is there for me to put all of my discontent on so when I walk into the garden, I can experience it without that discontentment, the way the garden should be experienced,” he says.

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GARDEN From a small red bridge in the garden, visitors can

see the lantern of the eternal flame. “To me, the eternal

flame is the light that shines in each of us,” says Elaine. For people who want to support this wonderful garden and amazing zoo, making donations and buying annual Topeka Zoo passes are incredibly helpful. “We depend on donations and people can go to the garden page or call me,” says Brendan. To find out more, go to https://topekazoo.org/kaysgarden/

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Bringing the Outdoors In ARTICLE LINDA DITCH PHOTOGRAPHY THOMAS HALL

AN OPEN-CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN IS

Shawnee in 2018, an open concept inside

THE PREFERRED DESIGN STYLE FOR

and out helped her feel connected with her

MOST HOMEOWNERS. This allows

husband and six teenage kids, even when

everyone in the house to live and social-

they were outside. She says, “We enjoy

ize in one space. Recently, the trend

a lot more quality time with one another

is to extend that living space into the

because of how our living space is laid out

outdoors, especially after a year-plus of

in combination with the outdoor space. We

pandemic living.

like to entertain and want to be the place

“What Covid changed was bringing the outside in and the inside out,” says

When Martha and Marc Lutz selected

Annette Stahl, Realtor and designer for

their Rock Fire home in 2019, the connec-

Stone and Story Real Estate Group. “We

tion between indoors and outdoors was

stayed home a lot more, so all of a sudden,

also paramount. Martha explains, “When

our vacation spot was in our backyard.

you want an open concept, you need to

People put in an outdoor kitchen, fire pits,

know how you want to live in your house. I

twinkle lights. What you would see at

wanted a porch I could drink coffee on and

restaurants they created in their backyard

a screened-in porch I could drink wine on.”

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where people want to come over.”

How do you bring the outdoors into your living space? Here are some tips Stahl suggests:

1. Look at sightlines. Stand at one end of your indoor living space and notice what you can see. That’s where you need to focus. 2. Pick a flow-through paint color to create a cohesive feel. “Pick one simple, neutral color to be the main color throughout the space,” Stahl says. “For example, if the outside of the house is gray, then pick a shade of gray inside. I like our outside and insides to flow because then when we design the spaces, it’s easier. We’re dealing with the same main color to build on.” 3. Choose warm or cool color groups, or pick three colors you’ll use in varying hues and textures. Stahl notes, “People ask me lots about color because that’s their biggest worry. What if I get it wrong? If you get yourself dressed in the morning, you can do color.” Stahl also recommends colors and styles tied to the natural elements of earth, wood, air, and water. “We feel the most at home when we can bring nature into our lives,” she says. 4. Analogous colors, which are adjacent on the color wheel, create a calm feeling, while complementary colors across the wheel create contrast. For example, calming blue, green, and purple are together on the wheel. If you want a little excitement, pick a complementary color to go with them, such as orange or yellow. “You want to feel yourself,” she says. “How do you want to feel? Once you pick your color families, those are what’s going to flow and make everything tie from the inside to out.” 5. Accent colors can pull the space together. “While the base colors stay the same, the accent colors in accessories can change for the seasons or feelings,” Stahl says. 6. Textiles like rugs, sofas, pillows, and blankets, or anything soft, will absorb sound, giving both indoor and outside spaces a more cozy, homey feel. Finally, Stahl advises, “It’s less about looking like a magazine and more about supporting the life you want to live.” CityLifestyle.com/Topeka

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THE UNITED STATES’ NATIONAL PARKS, WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR NATURAL WONDERS AND UNMATCHED BEAUTY, ENCOMPASS LANDS THAT HELPED SHAPE THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY AND HOLD CULTURAL VALUE AND SIGNIFICANCE. The national parks invite us to stretch our imaginations—and our legs—and explore the great outdoors. This list of national parks just scratches the surface of the natural wonders to wonderlands to discover, but it includes six of the most stunning national parks in the United States.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views. Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Watching wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose and mule deer, is a popular activity as well.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

6. ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail. CityLifestyle.com/Topeka

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HANK WILLIAMS JR.

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Fair goes thru July 25th. The fair is

2:30 – Robbin Kapsalis & Vintage #18

for songs like "Family Tradition,"

a day of fun and excitement for the

4:00 – Jeremiah Johnson

"A Country Boy Can Survive," and

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5:45 – Indigenous

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move on to the entertainment and

7:15 – Mike Zito & The Big Band

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9:00 – Levee Town & Howard Mahan

guest Tyler Farr will open the show

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Crazy"

large and small, competition exhibits,

and "A Guy Walks Into A Bar."

vendors, and food trucks are avail-

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REALTY REPORT

TOPEKA

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Sherwood Estates #13

$578,000

$475,000

82%

Capricorn Woods

$260,000

100%

Westwood Pl Add

$249,900

$267,000

107%

Davis Heights Sub

$244,500

$264,500

108%

Shawnee County

$399,900

$390,000

98%

Moyer #2

$419,900

$440,000

105%

Murray 4

$245,000

$255,000

104%

Westwood Pl Add

$264,900

$280,000

106%

Sherwood Estates Sub #10

$320,000

$315,000

98%

South Branch

$275,000

$295,000

107%

North County

$339,900

$355,000

104.40%

Aquarian Acres

$315,000

$300,000

95.20%

Laurens Bay Estates

$261,917

$275,000

105.00%

Deer Run

$410,000

$416,000

101.50%

Sherwood Park Sub No 5

$385,000

100.00%

Westboro

$279,900

$277,000

99.00%

Sterling Chase #1

$429,900

$428,000

99.60%

Sherwood Estates

$293,500

$282,000

96.10%

Sherwood Estates 12

$320,000

$335,000

104.70%

Clarion Lake

$460,000

100.00%

Sherwood Park Sub No 5

$349,000

$357,000

102.30%

Maynards 2Nd Re

$379,000

$369,000

97.40%

Hickory Ridge

$299,700

$310,000

103.40%

Timber Ridge

$379,900

100.00%

Sherwood Estates

$282,000

100.00%

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THIS PATRIOTIC-THEMED DESSERT HIGHLIGHTS SUMMER’S BERRY BOUNTY. IT CAN BE ASSEMBLED AS ONE LARGE DISH OR IN INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS.

CULINARY CREATIONS

I N D E PE N D E N CE DAY TR I F LE SERVES 6 TO 8

INGREDIENTS + 1/4 and 2/3 cup sugar, divided + 1/4 cup lemon juice + 2 cups heavy cream + 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1/4 teaspoon almond extract + 1 pound cake cut into 1/2-inch pieces + 1-pound strawberries, cut into bite-sized piece + 2 pints blueberries

DIRECTIONS First, heat the lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Set aside. Next, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 2/3 cup of sugar, and the vanilla and almond extracts with a mixer until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream with a spatula until combined. To assemble, place a layer of pound cake cubes into the serving dish or dishes. Spoon some of the lemon syrup on top. Add a layer of the cream filling and then blueberries. Repeat with cake, syrup, filling, and strawberries. Top with a dollop of the cream filling and garnish with berries. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

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A Summer Activity from Topeka Collegiate Encourage your child to continue learning throughout the summer by helping them start their own field journal! Inspired by Charles Darwin’s meticulous notes and love of nature, this hands-on activity is a great way to encourage curiosity and critical thinking throughout the summer months.

Step 1:

Gather your supplies. If you want to keep it simple, all you’ll need is a notebook and pencil. Other items you may want to consider: a camera, magnifying glass, measuring tape and/or colored pencils.

Step 2:

Go outside and take an observation! Find a living organism, make a sketch of your specimen, and begin taking notes. Does your specimen have the ability to move? How so? What does it eat? Does it make any sounds? How large is it? If you are able to touch your specimen, how does it feel? Any other notable features? Answer these questions in your journal.

Step 3:

After taking your observations, go back inside and begin your research. Identify the species, find additional photos, and determine the following: complete taxonomy, habitat, diet, range (regions where it typically lives) and other fun facts.

Step 4: Pull it all together! Write one to two paragraphs summarizing what you

learned about your specimen. Take a moment to celebrate whatever it is that makes this specimen unique and interesting!

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