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Thankful Issue Reflecting On The Past & Appreciating The Present

The season is upon us when we are mindful of all our blessings. In my head, I’m singing, “Count your blessings, name them one by one.” There’s so much to be thankful for in our Golden City. Our community is packed with amazing people who really do have the good of others at heart. They do extraordinary things that, most of the time, go unnoticed. But we see the goodness and the fruits of their labor in the neighborhoods of our vibrant town. November is not only a time to celebrate Thanksgiving, but we also are honored to celebrate Veteran’s Day. My father, Walter Heidke, was a World War II veteran. He was in the branch of service called the United States Army Air Corps. At that time, between 1926 and 1941, it was the aerial warfare service component of the United States Army. Now it is referred to as the United States Air Force. During World War II, Dad was an air traffic controller on Iwo Jima. He brought in the bombers and fighter planes without the luxury of radar. "We had a light gun," he would say. "If we gave them a green light you can come on in and if it was a red light it was 'don't come near the place.'” He was my hero, he loved his family, worked hard, and loved the Lord. I am quoting him when he said, "Whenever you reach out and do something for somebody else without any thought of reward, out of the goodness of your heart, you're doing God's work.” In this issue, we introduce you to three hometown veterans who sacrificed for us. To them, I want to say, “Thank you for your service and for keeping our country safe and strong. You are very much honored and appreciated for all that you have done. Thank you for your courage and for putting your country first.” Also, you will read about another group of local men who give of their time, talents, and money asking for nothing in return. The Brethren Project is a group of God-fearing men who have formed a brotherhood. They have a fascinating story that I hope you will enjoy reading. Let’s set some time aside this month to consider what makes life meaningful and stop to reflect on those blessings and the people we are blessed to have in our lives. Thankfully, K AT H Y G R A H A M , E D I TO R @TOPEK ALIFEST YLE

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SLI Festival of Trees A Topeka tradition returns on November 21st-December 2nd at Fairlawn Plaza. SLI’s Festival of Trees is a fun, family-friendly holiday event that supports critical support and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event will be open to the public for viewing from 10am-6pm daily (except for Thanksgiving) and the event is FREE! In addition to showing off some amazing designers, there's a silent auction, Festival Soiree, and the Sweet Shoppe. Visit slifestivaloftrees.com.

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Gary Naylor of Topeka has been a lover of aviation since he was a child. In 1984, when he turned 18, he joined the United States Air Force. “I was a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist, which is a crew chief,” he says. “Then, in 1987, engines, hydraulics and crew chiefs were combined into one career field, so I had to learn to do all of them.” Instead of spending just four years in the military, he made the Air Force a career. After 23 years, he retired as a Master Sergeant E7. During that time, he was sent to three different bases. “I first went to Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, which was where my dad was stationed 40 or so years before that,” says Gary. (His father was a flight engineer on B-24s during World War II.) “Then I went to RAF [Royal Air Force] Lakenheath in England for three and a half years, and after that I ended up at Langley Air Force Base.” He says he loved it and would do it all over again. “When you get out, and you'll hear this from a lot of veterans, the biggest thing is you miss your brothers and sisters you served with. There was a whole ton of camaraderie.” Today, Gary’s a civilian contractor who just returned from a stint in South Korea, and he also volunteers with the Combat Air Museum, where he and his family volunteered many years ago. It’s also what inspired him to join the Air Force. “Before I got married, I would come home on leave just for the air shows, and I was always on hand to go with them to this air show or that air show,” he says. He and his wife, Susan, have three daughters. Gary is currently working on restoring an F-15 at the museum. “The F-15 that I crewed when I was at Langley AFB was being retired and I wanted it,” he says. Although we weren’t able to get that particular one, we did find another one in St. Louis. “That airplane was in pieces, but it’s mostly put together now. We're still trying to strip the old paint off and get it ready to repaint.” Gary also likes to visit air museums across the country, including those in California and Florida. “It’s been a passion of mine ever since I was a kid.”

JOH N PLU M B John Plumb has always loved airplanes. “I started flying when I was 14 years old,” he says. “I got a job at the local airport and soloed on my 16th birthday. By the time I got out of high school, I wanted to join the Air Force.” His dream was to one day be a pilot for a major airline. “I was 20 when I enlisted in 1952, and I went through pilot training and got my wings,” says John. “I took some additional training after I got out of pilot school, and my first active squadron was here in Topeka at Forbes Air Force Base. I joined a squadron in the Strategic Air Command flying KC-97s, the old propeller tanker aircraft.” Luckily, he never had to enter a combat zone. “I was in the service during the Korean War and never went to Korea,” he says. “I was in the service during the Vietnam War and never went to Vietnam. I was fortunate. At that time, my duty as an air refueling pilot precluded operations in a combat zone.” After spending 14 years on active duty with the Air Force, John decided to follow his dream and applied for a job with a major airline. “I applied for a release

from military duty, which took a while because there was a war on,” he says. “But I did get out in 1966 and went to work for American Airlines.” During his first year with American Airlines, he joined the Air National Guard. “I stayed with them for 10 years, so I had a total of 24 years in when I retired in 1976,” he says. While in the Air Force, he was based in the United States, and then commuted from Topeka to Chicago while in the National Guard. “I flew overseas quite often, but it was always temporary,” says John. “I flew to Canada, Mexico, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.” The highlight of his career is when he received notification that he was accepted into the pilot training program with a chance to become an Air Force pilot. “I went from Airman Basic and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. I received more than I gave.” Today, John volunteers at the Combat Air Museum operating the flight simulator. “I'm able to share with people, young and old, all the aircraft we have here at the museum.” CONTINUED >

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After graduating from high school in 1965, Joseph Wulfkuhle was planning to go into the Navy. “But, my dad was in the Lions Club here in Topeka, and an Air Force recruiter came to speak at their club meeting,” he says. “Dad sent him to me, and I guess he just had a better story.” Joe spent 20 years in the Air Force, and during that time, traveled all over the world, including to the Philippines, Germany, Thailand, Egypt and Vietnam. He had experiences he’ll never forget. “While stationed in the Philippines, I went on temporary duty to Tainan, Taiwan,” says Joe. “I was there for about four months and we had four F-100s on nuclear alert. In case of war, they were to attack China.” Another unforgettable memory is when he traveled to Vietnam. “I figured I would eventually get sent to Vietnam, but I hadn’t. So, I asked if I could go on temporary duty to Vietnam. They said I could, but not for more than 30 days. Otherwise, they would have had to change my next assignment, which was to Germany, which I liked.”

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Joe stayed in Vietnam for 29 days working on aerospace ground equipment. “We maintained the generators, air compressors, start units, air conditioners and hydraulic equipment that's used on the flight line to support the aircraft. That was an adventure.” While in the Philippines, he would catch rides on aircraft flying from Clark AB. “There was a T-39 going to Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. It was a beautiful afternoon, and we flew into Vietnam right at sunset. Cam Ranh Bay has white sand on its beaches and during sunset it was the most beautiful scene going into a war zone.” In 1985, he retired from the Air Force with the rank of E7 Master Sergeant, then worked Federal Civil Service for the U.S. Border Patrol and Department of Interior. “In 2009, after 44 years with the government, I was ready to retire for good,” says Joe. Eventually, he found his way back to Topeka, where he had grown up. “My family's here. I’m a Native American of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation now based in Shawnee, Oklahoma.” He has been volunteering with the Combat Air Museum for about six years now. “I'm a retired airframe and power plant mechanic/inspector,” says Joe. “I enjoy working with the aircraft at the museum.” Visit CityLifestyle.com/Topeka to view additional photos from this article.

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Since the pandemic, working from home has become the norm for thousands of previously office bound employees. Most made do with the space they had during lockdown, but when working from home became a permanent situation, many realized that working from the dining room table or their bedroom was not ideal. “Working from home certainly has its challenges. But having the right space to work from can make all the difference,” said Annette Stahl, Transformational Design Coach with Stone & Story

Real Estate Group. She helps homeowners create the perfect space in their homes for whatever it is they need. “After the pandemic, the number of people wanting to create a home office jumped from 30% to 70%,” Stahl said. We asked her to share some tips on creating the perfect home office. “We start with the three Fs - Function, Feel, and Flow,” she said. “Function is the most important of the three and you must start there.” First, determine what you need to do your job. Is it simply a laptop and a small desk, or do you need more space CONTINUED >

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to physically lay things out? Do you prefer to sit at a desk or would a standing desk be better for you? Do you need any other equipment? How much space will that require? If you have trouble picturing the space, measure the things you need and cut them out on craft paper. Use boxes to function as your desk, computer, filing cabinet, etc. to get a real feel for how much space you will need. “Once you know the amount of space that is required, then you can look at the house with an eye for options,” Stahl stated. “Then we weigh the costs and benefits of each option.” “It’s crucial to have someone with an outside point of view because you have always lived in your home the same way. A fresh set of eyes can see things you may miss,” she explained. “Sometimes, we can repurpose an existing bedroom. Other times, we can add barn doors or French doors to a dining room to create privacy. But we must determine how you want to function first to discover your options.” The next step is Feel. “We need to know what you want the space to feel like. Do you want to be inspired, focused, efficient? What space aligns with that feeling?” she said. A window with lots of

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light can be energizing for one person, but distracting for another. Multi-taskers may want to be on the main floor with access to the kitchen and laundry room, while others prefer to be tucked away where they can focus intently for hours. “It’s different for each person, so knowing their struggles and how they like to work helps us decide which options work and which don’t,” Stahl said. Finally, they look at Flow. Every family is different. If kids are at home, you may want them to be able to communicate with you, so you may prefer

an office that has an easy flow in and out. Or, the children may be the very distraction you are trying to avoid and you need walls and a door to keep them out. “Since COVID, we have seen fewer offices in open spaces and more of a need for privacy,” Stahl noted. If you are struggling with making your home function for you, contact Stone & Story at stoneandstory.com to explore your options. They can design an inspired workspace that really works for you! Visit CityLifestyle.com/Topeka to view photos from this article.

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Picture a group of men on motorcycles sporting beards and tattoos, leather jackets and doo rags. At first glance, they seem tough, hardened, and intimidating. But if you dared approach, you might notice a white badge that reads “The Brethren”. Believe it or not, these Topeka-based bikers ride for God. The Brethren consists of over a dozen men ranging from 27 to 66 years old. From engineers and railroad workers to welders and construction workers, the group represents men from all walks of life. Their common interests are motorcycles and ministering. So how did this unexpected group of Godfearing men come to be?

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It all started in 2007 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Larry Houghton had been riding motorcycles with a group of buddies for several years. “I felt, kinda called to a ministerial position,” he said. “There were a couple of guys who wanted to know more about the Bible and that kind of thing, so we started getting together on Thursday nights in my garage. In no time we had twelve or thirteen men coming. We would read a chapter or sometimes just a verse of the New Testament and we discussed that and just kinda got in each other's lives and helped each other make it through. You know, life is difficult. It’s difficult with a family. It's difficult without a family. So we just started carrying one another.” The group’s name has a Biblical base. “The Brethren” references Hebrews 2:11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren. “That's why we're The Brethren,” Houghton explained. “Because Christ is setting us aside, and He is not ashamed to call us brother.” In 2012, Houghton moved from Saint Paul to Meriden, Kansas. He rode by himself for a couple of years doing a little ministry and speaking to men's groups. Then he ran into James Smith, the current president of The Brethren. CONTINUED >

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“This is about, introducing Jesus to men who have realized that their life is not anywhere near what it could and should be.” - Larry Houghton, The Brethren Founder

“We did a ministry in Sturgis, and he and I went several times,” Houghton said. “We were part of a group that washed motorcycles, served pulled pork sandwiches, and offered free oil changes. Some of the guys wanted to hang out and learn a little something about God, so we’d minister to them.” Back in Meriden, God kept working through people in the community. Houghton met Richard White. He owned a building down on Seward Avenue. He not only offered them space in the building, but also became a founding member of the group! Now, the second Thursday of every month they gather there at The Brethren House and discuss “new business”. This new business consists of helping neighbors in the Topeka area. “We have painted houses, helped with sheet rock, built decks, and done yard work. We’ve even helped with food and Christmas gifts,” Houghton shared. Wherever they see a need in the community, they try to fill it. You might be wondering how they find these people who need a helping hand. Houghton says it requires making an effort to get to know the people in your community. “The word says, ‘Forsake, not the assembly,’ and that does not mean the meeting in church,” he said. “Because, when you buy a jigsaw puzzle, all the pieces are in the box. Just because people all go to church, that doesn't mean you've assembled. The only way you can assemble is if you get into each other's lives and get to

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know the people around you.” True to form, when they started The Brethren House, they held an open house and served food to their neighbors to introduce themselves. Houghton still stays in touch with his northern friends. Every spring The Brethren ride up to Twin Lakes Bible Camp in northern Iowa to get the youth camp ready for the season. “We connect with our old buddies from Minnesota while we check the docks and put the boats in. We set up the beds, put the bunks in place and make sure it’s all ready to go. Then in the fall, we go back and we fix everything that they broke,” he laughed. “If you wanna come help, you gotta get on your bike and ride for six hours, and then when you wanna come home, you ride six hours back.” A couple of members even ride back in the summer, using their own vacation time, to perform any mid-season maintenance that is needed. “I originally started this because no one sees anyone other than the people that they work with or they're related to. I mean, you still wave at people, but your lives aren't connected,” Houghton explained. “Too many times we're living private lives that are wasting away. So you have to step out and get to know the people around you. Once you do that, you know the needs of people before they even ask.” To learn more about The Brethren, visit their Facebook page at “The Brethren Project.” Visit CityLifestyle.com/Topeka to view additional photos from this article.

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Around From the time he was a young child, Mike Thompson was always given a nickname with the word “monkey” in it. Maybe that’s why when he grew up, he chose to climb trees for a living. It also helped him name his new business. “I've been a tree guy for over 20 years now, working with the City of Lawrence Forestry Department, and one day a coworker told me how he was milling a certain kind of wood and cutting slabs out of it,” he says. “Although it looked nice, his wife complained about the odor and said their garage smelled like a monkey house. And I was like, monkey house? That's a name right there!” In October of 2022, he founded MonkeyHouse Guitars. Mike, who lives in Tecumseh with his wife Jennifer, started playing the guitar in his teens. So, he combined his job working with trees and playing the guitar into building guitars. Although he wasn’t great at general carpentry, he quickly became a master at building these custom-made instruments. “It’s just something that clicks with me, and thankfully I've got access to all this wood at work,” he says. “I needed to start taking advantage of that.” The type of wood Mike uses depends on what a customer is looking for in the final product. For this reason, he does have to supplement what can't be harvested from his job. The majority of what he builds is done on consignment. “Somebody will call me with an idea of their dream guitar and it's my job to translate that into a playable instrument,” he says. “Bringing those ideas to life and then making it all fit together and work is one of the coolest things there is.” CONTINUED >

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A simple design may take a month, whereas something extremely intricate can take as long as four. “One of them, named the Multiverse, was a seven string, 32 fret neck through guitar,” says Mike. “It was like an outer space type inlay all over the fretboard with planets and a galaxy. It ended up having 92 pieces of abalone shell and copper in the fretboard.” He was nervous about what his client would think because Mike knew that he already owned some very high end guitars as well as some really rare ones. When the client received it, he told Mike he couldn’t put it down. It was like it had a magic spell on it. Another one he built for a good friend who he used to play with in a band. “He gave me zero input as far as what he wanted, and at the time I was super excited because I could do whatever I wanted. But, that quickly turned into me being super frustrated – what was I going to do?” Out of that frustration was born a new body shape. “My friend named it the Illusion, and the name stuck.” Mike says it looks like a mashup of two or three different styles of guitar. “It has aspects of a Telecaster, parts that resemble a Paul Reed Smith body, but then other parts of it feel almost like a Gibson. It has become my trademark body shape.” He is very grateful to have the ability and opportunity to pursue his passion of building guitars. His ultimate dream is to see one of them being played by Pete Loeffler from the band Chevelle. Check out more of MonkeyHouse Guitars on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Visit CityLifestyle.com/Topeka to view additional photos from this article.

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FROM FAMILY TRADITION TO BAKERY DREAM In the heart of family gatherings, celebrations, and the warmth of home-cooked goodness, the passion for baking has woven itself into the fabric of Matt and Michelle Broxterman’s lives. What started as a hobby is slowly evolving into a potential business venture; a dream nurtured by the duo over nearly four decades of marriage. Michelle and Matt spent plenty of time in the kitchen growing up. In fact, they met as teenagers working in a kitchen at a local retirement community. Matt’s late mother, Betty, shared with them a rich tapestry of family recipes: homemade bread for dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, and Krautstrudel, to name a few. “I learned from her,” Matt says. As a teenager, Matt would occasionally find solace in baking a batch of cookies. He enjoyed watching his mother bake, especially around the holidays. When the couple married, Betty taught Matt how to master the art of pie crusts, while Michelle whipped up the various pie fillings. They became so good at it, their large extended family always assigns pies to Matt and Michelle for family holiday meals. Betty passed on to Matt the recipes she learned from her mother, mother-in-law, sisters, and sisters-in-law. The culinary legacy continued when

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Matt and Michelle became parents. With four children and five grandchildren, the Broxtermans’ kitchen is not just a place to whip up treats, but a space for passing on culinary traditions. Their son has taken an interest in pie-making, and Matt and Michelle eagerly share their baking wisdom. They also gifted the women in the family with KitchenAide mixers as wedding gifts. As a fun activity for the family to do together, Matt began to enter gingerbread house contests, winning first place a few times. Word really spread about their abilities in the kitchen when Matt and Michelle made cupcakes and wedding cakes for their children’s weddings. Family and friends began making special requests for their baked goods. “We offered pies one year to our family and friends on Facebook for the holidays, and we haven’t stopped providing since,” Matt shares. In fact, one of Matt’s baking bucket list items was to create a full-sized wedding cake. He had the opportunity at Michelle’s late parents’ 60th wedding anniversary, where he created an impressive 5-tier cake, complete with handmade flowers and topped with their refurbished, original wedding cake topper. They also recently created cupcakes and a wedding cake for their son’s wedding in Texas. While they appear to have mastered cakes, their decorated sugar cookies have become their most-requested treat for various occasions throughout the year. Matt and Michelle continuously seek new designs and techniques to improve their cookies, keeping their creations fresh and exciting. They were kind enough to share the sugar cookie recipe – which was acquired many years ago from Michelle’s sister - with Topeka City Lifestyle magazine readers!

SUGAR COOKIES INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup softened unsalted butter • 1 cup sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp almond extract • 3 cups flour • 1/2 tsp salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts and beat. Add salt and flour, beat until dough is smooth. Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 3. Lightly flour surface, roll out one half of dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes and transfer to baking sheets. 4. Refrigerate cookies for 15 minutes to prevent losing shape during baking. 5. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them. Decorate with icing if desired. 6. Repeat for the other half of chilled dough. CONTINUED >

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ICING INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups powdered sugar • 1/4 - 1/2 cup milk • 1/4 cup light corn syrup • 2 tsp almond extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine sugar and 1/4 cup milk in bowl and mix. Add milk as needed one tablespoon at a time to create a smooth mixture. 2. Add corn syrup and almond extract. Working together as a baking team, Matt and Michelle operate like a well-oiled machine, ensuring efficiency and delivering the best possible products. While their baking journey has brought them joy, this successful hobby may one day lead to something more. “We will continue to bake items for family and friends and may someday open a shop that we will name after our inspiration: Betty’s Bakery,” Matt says. “When we bake, we can feel her close to us and remember all the wonderful times we gathered, enjoying her baked-with-love items.” Visit CityLifestyle.com/Topeka to view additional photos from this article.

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97%

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100%

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97%

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97%

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100%

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$385,000

92%

Shawnee County

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99%

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$475,000

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99%

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100%

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$685,000

94%

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