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Saturday, Nov. 22 & Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 • 10-5Presenting the homes of our 2014 tour:

1. Joe & Erin Bess Pennington 118 Greenwood Avenue Topeka, KS 66606 Porterfield’s Flowers & Gifts

2. Ronald McDonald House Charities 825 SW Buchanan Street Topeka, KS 66606 Absolute Design By Brenda

3. Governor’s Row House CASA Boutique 811 SW Buchanan Street Topeka, KS 66606 Chinell’s

4. Denis Kenney & Diane Goering 3500 SW 15th Street Topeka, KS 66604 Porterfield’s Flowers & Gifts

5. Dan Brungardt & Dr. Steve Girolami 1141 SW New Forest Topeka, KS 66604 Home at Last

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2014 Sponsors

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MISSION & PURPOSE STATEMENT

The mission of CASA of Shawnee

County, Inc. is to utilize volunteers

to advocate for the best interest of

children and youth involved in the

court system.

The purpose of this advocacy is to

provide a voice for these children

in an effort to have informed and

expedient decisions made about

their futures.

CASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gayle Burns

Ashley Charest

Kathi Flowers

Cathy Gragg

Lee Hendricks

Thomas Johnson

Erin La Row

Rachel Ogle

Clara Olson

Katie Price

Stacy Ricks

Julie Schloetzer

Heather Scott

Monica Simecka

Janice Taylor

Thank you for making the CASA Homes for the Holidays Tour a part of your

holiday tradition. We hope you enjoy the memories you create as you are

enveloped by the breathtaking homes embellished by our area’s most

talented and generous designers.

You are making the difference in the life of a child by participating in the tour

and by purchasing items at our lovely boutique.

As President of the Board of Directors for Court Appointed Special Advocates

(CASA) of Shawnee County, I encourage you to consider those less

fortunate. Every year more than one thousand abused and neglected children

are placed in Shawnee County foster care. Recruitment, training and support

of CASA volunteers costs approximately $1,000 per child per year.

Currently, CASA can serve only 39% of those children with the current number

of volunteers and funding. Our goals include increasing our staff of volunteers

by 36 and serving 72 more children by June of 2015. In order to make this

happen, CASA requires $36,000 additional dollars.

Please help us give abused and neglected children a voice by contributing

your time or money to CASA of Shawnee County.

Thank you,

Cathy GraggCathy Gragg

Board President

Welcome to the 27th Annual Homes Tour

501 SE Jefferson, Suite 202Topeka, KS 66607

785-215-8282

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSarah Terwelp

EVENT CO-CHAIRSJean Gonzalez Clara Olson

HOMES/FLORISTGayle Burns

HOUSE COORDINATOR CHAIR Suzy Smith

HOUSE COORDINATORSMary Gerstner Jeanette JohnsonElaine MartinLinda Nantz

PUBLICITYSharon BoranyakMichelle ButlerStephen Smith Images

DOCENTSJan HowardSue Lockett

TICKET DISTRIBUTIONCarol Jacobs

TICKET OUTLETSHome At LastHy•VeePorterfield’s FlowersWalgreens

ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIPVicki Peterson

BOUTIQUEDebbie Heintzelman Julie SchloetzerPT’s Coffee

TREASURERLois Dimmitt

CASA Homes Tour Committee Members

EVENT ASSISTANTCarol Smith

CASA STAFFLori AdkinsTracy JepsonDenise Rookstool

DESIGNERS & FLORISTSAbsolute Design By BrendaChinell’s Home At LastPorterfield’s Flowers

PATRON PARTYJan Benson, Honorary Co-ChairJudy Stone, Honorary Co-ChairTopeka Country Club

Thank You

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Proud to support

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ConsignersAlma Bakery, Breads/Rolls/Cookies

Lisa Adame, The Scarlet Window Studio

Carol Ashley, Scarfs

Steve Ashley, Pottery

Shelly Bedsaul, Hand Colored Block Print Folklore

Kathy BeLanger, K’s Vineyard Candles

Helen & Pat Breer, Heartland Reflections

Sherrie Dick, Duet Designs

Kathie Duguid, Paper Treasures

Roxanne Ebberts, Colorfields Gallery + Hot Shop

Laura Engelhardt, Ebb & Flow Arts

Vickie Gauerke, Topeka Mudslinger

Johanna Hanks, Artist

Gloria Hines, Gloria’s Designs

Kymm Hughes, Prairie Glass Studio

Carrie J. Rutherford, C & R Creations

Marilyn Johnson, Scrubbers

Robert Jones, Artist

Gayla Kirk, Cookies by Gayla

Susan Koralewski, Decorative Leaves

Cathy Sue Lieber. Prairie Cowgirl Creations Jewelry

Grace Mather, Grace’s Creations

Merl Miles, Pottery

Barb Miller

Kathy Perney, Whimsical Wire

Marie Plinsky

Tad Pritchett, Author

Gina Rhone

Julie Rivers, Earth Star Recordings

Betsy Roe, Roe Fiber Arts

Sharon Sullivan, Crafted Creations

Barbara Thomas-Whitaker, BT Whit Designs

Rob Walker, Robylane

Meg Wickham, Potwin Fiber Artisans

Vickie Williams, Pets Delights LLC

Nick and Terry Xidis, Hazel Hill Chocolates

Max Yoho, Dancing Goat Press

Pam Somerville Designs

BoutiqueOpen: Saturday & Sunday Nov. 22 - 23 2014 10 AM - 5 PM

Location: The Governor’s Row House, 811 Buchanan

Come shop here for wonderful holiday gifts and homemade baked goods, from local artists.

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Our Annual

CASA SALECASA patron’s discount of

20%For any Holiday purchase

Saturday, November 22nd, 8-5 pmSunday November 23rd, Noon-5 pm

Kansas Ballet Company presents

“The Nutcracker” with guest stars and live orchestra

at Topeka Performing Arts Center

December 20 and 21

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Kansas Ballet Company presents

“The Nutcracker” with guest stars and live orchestra

at Topeka Performing Arts Center

December 20 and 21

www.KansasBallet.org

Joe and Erin Bess Pennington

NUTCRACKER CHEESE BALLThis easy cheese ball recipe is the Pennington family’s go-to Christmas treat during the hectic Holiday season.

1 small jar of Spanish olives without pimentos, chopped and extra liquid removed 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened8 ounces Maytag blue cheese, softened1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened1/2 cup chopped walnuts

• To make sure enough liquid is removed from the olives, place chopped olives be-tween several layers of paper towels and squeeze remaining liquid into paper towels.

• Mix cream cheese, blue cheese and marga-rine until smooth.

• Add the chopped olives and stir until evenly distributed.

• Chill mixture in the refrigerator 1 hour.

• Remove mixture from refrigerator and divide mixture evenly into baseball size por-tions.

• Roll the balls in the walnuts until they are completely covered.

• Wrap in plastic and refrigerator until time to serve.

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Joe & Erin BessPennington118 Greenwood Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606

The Penningtons have taken great care to maintain their home’s historical integrity while integrating 21st-century technology and comforts. The home’s 2 1/2-story wood frame exterior has a freshly painted look: predominantly rich brick red and contrasting gray trim, accented with ivory on its top story. The entire main floor serves as the living area. Large doorways lead from room to room, giving this house an open feel and an easy flow. Sage-colored walls dom-inate the interior color scheme, with hues of brick red and dark blue found in the area rugs and contrasting trim. The sage-colored radiators along the walls are still used for heating the home. The Penningtons installed a high-efficiency boiler that has saved the family hundreds of dollars a month in gas bills, Bess said.

Upon entering the front foyer, you will see the original oak floors and front staircase to the left. To the right is the long living room featuring several seating areas, anchored by a baby grand piano at one end and a wide doorway to the large dining room at the other end. Along the south wall are large, tall windows, including bay windows that annually frame a tall Christmas tree. In the middle of the north wall of the living room is an extra-wide fireplace that unites this large room, easily a “great room” by 21st-century standards.

The formal dining room, with its original oak floors graced with dark blue Persian rug, opens to the totally renovated kitchen that retains its late-19th-century character but is a gourmet’s dream. Large side-by-side double ovens reside below a hooded gas range, a gift from Joe’s father. Even more remarkable is the linoleum--not vinyl, but real lino-leum--floor. The Penningtons installed this floor, which is a vibrant brick red. Pre-World War II linoleum, patented in 1863, is produced with all-natural ingredients, and the color penetrates all the way through, not just on the surface.

The home exudes elegance without being too pretentious, perfect for an active family. Joe and Bess’ son, now 16 and a sophomore at Topeka High, is immersed in multiple interests and activities. Their daughter is 12 and, along with her mom and dad, has been involved in the annual production of “The Nutcracker,” a long-standing Topeka tradition. The entire family looks forward to Poterfield’s decor, the second year the desinger has dressed the home for the holidays.

Design By: Porterfield’s Flowers & Gifts

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The CASA Homes for the Holidays Tour has become an annual tradition not only for groups of friends who tour the homes, but also for groups of docents who guide the guests. Indeed, the Home Tour has become a much-anticipated occasion for groups of volunteers who enjoy the camaraderie of the experience, says Jan Howard, who has recruited and trained docents since the CASA fundraiser started 27 years ago.

When she first took on the job as Docent Chair, Jan immediately recruited fellow members of community service organizations she already was involved in: Civitan Club of Topeka, part of an international organiza-tion of everyday citizens dedicated to community involvement; and Telephone Pioneers, a group of AT&T employees and retirees.

Bill and Sharon Buscher are among Jan’s Civitan friends who volunteer every year. “We have a ball doing it,” says Bill Buscher. Civitan members and their spouses often perform community service in teams of 12 to 15, Bill explained. “For CASA, we try to handle docent duties as a team for an entire house,” he said. Founded internationally in 1917 and in Topeka in 1957, Civitan helps a number of community organizations in addition to CASA including TARC, Sheltered Living, and Civitan Day Camp. Bill added that Civitan offers “project memberships” for individuals such as his wife Sharon, a teacher, who cannot attend the noon meetings.

Telephone Pioneer Jan Williams, who worked with Jan Howard at AT&T during the early 1980s, has worked the Home Tour since her retirement 2001. “I do it because it is one way I can help children in need and at the same time help promote CASA’s cause to other people,” says Jan Williams. “It’s a carry-over from my childhood,” she continued, explaining that although she had a happy childhood, she grew up around some neighborhood children who did not get the help they needed. “I’m committed to supporting CASA because it provides trained advocates to rescue kids stuck in bad situations.”

Docent Groups Enjoy the Camaraderie

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Jan Williams says that she and other Telephone Pioneers have a good time volunteering each year and recruited their “non-pioneer” friends to work with them. In that vein, Jan Howard empha-sizes that she keeps groups of friends together, working the same shift and at the same home whenever possible.

One such group of CASA docents has become affectionately known as “The Sharons.” Sharon Keegan, the ring-leader of the group, first vol-unteered on her own more than 10 years ago. It was after a Highland Park High School reunion, when a group of her high school girlfriends be-came reacquainted, that she decided to email those classmates about volunteering together at a CASA house. Besides Sharon Keegan, there are two other “Sharons” in the group, plus a Joy, a Ronnie, a Linda, and a Julie. “We always meet and eat at a restaurant near the house where we’re volunteering,” Sharon Keegan says, “and then we carpool to the house. This is a good way for the girls to get together, but most importantly, we are helping the kids.”

Also providing volunteers are two women’s orga-nizations with ongoing relationships with CASA: Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, which nationally has adopted CASA as its philanthropy; and the Junior League of Topeka, which helped to establish CASA of Shawnee County during the mid-1980s. The local Theta chapter at Washburn University provides volunteers for the Home Tour and peri-odically organizes its own fundraisers to benefit CASA of Shawnee County. Over the years, Junior League of Topeka members have stepped up for CASA: some long-term as board members and advocates, and others on a shorter-term basis helping out at fundraisers like the Home Tour.

In recent years, Sue Lockett, who served as CA-SA’s first and longest-serving executive director until her retirement in 2002, has shared Docent Chair duties with Jan Howard. Sue and Jan agree there’s always a need for more docents, and they welcome not only groups, but individuals, who would like to volunteer for future Home Tours.

If you are interested in volunteering as a docent, please call the CASA office at 785-215-8282.

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825 SW Buchanan, Topeka, KS 66606This house has a unique history as it was the childhood home of Georgia Neese Gray, the first woman Treasurer of the United States from 1949-1953, and was the longtime home of former Kansas Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Alfred Schroeder. It is now the home of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas. The house is a 24/7 opera-tion and is open 365 days a year.

The Topeka Ronald McDonald House began as a vision that became a reality through the hard work and dedication of caring, concerned individuals who saw a way to help families in need. The result is a ‘home away from home’ for out of town families of children up to the age of 19 who are receiving medical care in Topeka. Their focus on tradition through the holidays has become an important part of the local chapter. They opened their doors in June of 1988 and were the 125th house to open in the United States and the fourth in Kansas. They serve a total of 18 counties in the surrounding area.

The impressive house still has the original Red Oak woodwork and many original light fixtures. The stained glass win-dow at the top of the front stairway is original to the home and is surrounded on both sides with reinforced glass pan-els to protect it from ever being damaged. The first floor houses the administrative office, the commonly used living and dining rooms, as well as the kitchen which is used by all guests. The second floor is comprised of eight sleeping rooms each with their own private bath.

The house, with its grand character, is decorated in high style boasting many holiday trees decorated with both handmade and thoughtfully donated items. This year a team of volunteers from the community has come together to add holiday splendor inside and out with a rich variety of holiday decor - focusing on family, children and tradition! Assisting with this effort is Connie Cook, owner of Marion Lane Candles. The grand staircase, adorned with garland and lights, showcases the beautiful stained glass window on the landing leading to the guest rooms and the fireplace mantels are lined with holiday cheer and include stockings for guests that may be staying at the house over the holi-day season.

Jolly old St. Nicholas greets guests as they enter the home. He’s magnificent at over six feet tall with twinkling eyes and a glorious red velvet suit that instills wonder in all who pass by! He knows who is naughty and nice and all would agree, the RMHC should be at the top of everyone’s list!

Design By: Absolute Design By Brenda

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Our CINC (Children in Need of Care) Advocacy Program is certified by the Kansas Supreme Court. We match screened and trained volunteers called CASA’s (Court Appointed Special Advocates) as advocates for children ages 0 to 18 involved in juvenile court due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect. The CASA is assigned to the case until court jurisdiction is terminated. The program is certified annually and must meet uniform state standards.

Volunteer Position DescriptionA Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a volunteer appointed by the Court to advocate for the best interest of a child who has been abused or neglected. To do this the CASA must investigate the facts of the case, help facilitate a collaboration between all parties on the case and the resolution of presenting problems, recommend a course of action to the Court, and monitor progress toward established goals.

BenefitsInvolvement in the CASA program provides an opportunity for volunteers to have a significant impact on the quality of a child’s life; enhance written and oral communication skills, strengthen collaboration skills, gain an understanding of the child welfare system, and increase awareness of child abuse and neglect.

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• Commit to seeing the child a minimum of one time a month

Volunteer applications are available on our website.Please visit www.casaofshawneecounty.com

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Chris has been making this variation of the Cosmo Martini for his wife, Kim, for years. They named their drink to match their Governor’s Row House venue.

1 part vodka1 part triple sec1 part Razzmatazz (raspberry liqueur)1 part cranberry juicesplash of lime juice

• Mix in shaker with ice. • Pour into chilled martini glass. • Enjoy!

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Governor’s Row House811 Buchanan, Topeka, KS 66606

The house, commonly known as the Governor’s Row House, was once part of a block of houses on Buchanan Street that was known as “Governor’s Square” or Governor’s Row.” In the early 1900’s the West side of the 800 and 900 blocks of Buchanan Street was home to grand mansions with one being Erasmus Bennett’s home at the corner of 8th and Buchanan. This lovely residence served as the home for the Kansas Governor from 1901 to 1962 before being razed in 1965 to become a parking lot. South of the original Governor’s home are six equally impressive mansions that line the avenue like an imperial guard, hence the neighborhood name – Governor’s Row.

The first occupant of 811 S.W. Buchanan was attorney and oil man, C.E. Foote, who secured the building permit for the home in October of 1901. The home has numerous porches, a second story bay window, and features a unique gable ‘paired’ Palladian window, a feature not found anywhere else in Topeka. It also features tiled fireplace hearths, original hardwood floors, and towering ceilings. The best known occupant of the colonial revival home was Clyde W. Miller, an insurance businessman and a ‘kingmaker’ in the Kansas State Republican Party, who lived in the home until his death in 1940. It is said that during Alf Landon’s 1936 Presidential campaign, Mr. Miller hosted visiting journalists in his home next to the Governor’s Mansion.

The house was remodeled and enlarged in 1915 and again in 1919. In the 1930’s, Mr. Miller added the first floor ball-room, located at the back of the house, as a gift to his four teenage daughters and it is believed two of his daughters were married there. No expense was spared in building the grand ballroom which has ornate beveled French doors and is lit with sunlight from ten large windows. This grand home was even featured in National Geographic magazine in 1937. The house serves as an exclusive event location and over the years has welcomed thousands of guests as it is used for weddings, class reunions, legislative receptions and more. The house was purchased in August 2013 by Chris and Kim Turner who have continued to greet guests with their warm hospitality. Chris Page, owner of Chinell’s, is adding her creative holiday touch in this elegent venue.

Design By: Chinell’s

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Denis Kenney and Diane Goering

EASY STUFFED MUSHROOMSDiane has made these mushrooms for the past 20 years on Christmas Eve. They’re always a hit with her entire family.

1 pound medium-sized mushrooms1 6-8 ounce jar REAL bacon bits (imitation do not taste the same)1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened1 8-ounce package shredded cheddar cheese

• Remove stems from mushroom caps; discard stems or use them for another purpose.• Rinse caps.• Combine bacon bits, cream cheese and cheddar cheese.• Stuff caps with mixture.• Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until cheese melts.

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NANCY’S CLAM CHOWDERDenis’ late wife, Nancy, always made clam chow-der on Christmas Eve. The family would go to church and then come home for a bowl of the chowder. Nancy’s chowder continues to be a family favorite on Christmas Eve.

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter1 cup diced onion1 cup diced celery1 cup diced carrot1 8-ounce bottle clam juice2 6 1/2-ounce cans minced clams5 pounds white potatoes, peeled and chopped1 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 to 4 cups heavy whipping creamSalt and pepper

• Saute onion, celery, carrot with 1 stick of the butter for 5 to 7 minutes.

• Drain and reserve clam juice from minced clams.

• Add potatoes, reserved clam juice andbottled clam juice, and simmer.

• When potatoes are tender, add the other stick of butter, clams, parsley and enough of the cream to make it the consistency that you like.

• Add salt and pepper, to taste.

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Denis Kenney & Diane Goering3500 SW 15th Street, Topeka KS 66604

Denis Kenney and Diane Goering will celebrate their second Christmas as a blended household in the Westboro home where Denis and his late wife, Nancy Brennan Kenney raised their six children. Last December Diane, also wid-owed, brought her favorite furnishings and mementos with her when she moved from her Sherwood home where she and her late husband, Pete Goering, raised three children.

The home has undergone several major renovations since it was built in 1957. The original owner built the home with a separate stairway and outside entrance for a mother-in-law’s apartment on the second floor above the attached garages. About 25 years later, a developer purchased the home from the original owners to convert the duplex into a single-family home. He took out the second-floor kitchen and replaced it with more bedrooms; and he tore down the outdoor stairway and replaced it with an indoor staircase in the front foyer. When Denis purchased the home from the developer 30 years ago, his growing family became the second occupants of this home.

Denis made more updates over the years. He got rid of the standard 8-foot ceilings in several of the rooms, vaulting the ceilings into the attic. The kitchen was gutted and the walls separating the kitchen, breakfast room, and back porch were taken out to make one large kitchen. That was 15 years ago, but the kitchen remains state-of-the-art to-day with its stainless steel Viking appliances, premium granite countertops and cabinetry, and exotic Brazilian cherry wood used for the floor and vaulted ceiling.

Throughout the main level, wide arched doorways lead to all the main floor rooms, giving the home a bright, open feel. The great room features several comfortable seating areas and a large traditional dining table. Off of the great room is an inviting study with a fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases original to the home, and a bay window that frames a fig tree that Denis’ eldest daughter Bridget retrieved from the dumpster at Porterfield’s Flowers. Bridget, who tragically died in an auto accident in 1994, had worked part-time for Porterfield’s as a Hayden High School stu-dent. The split-root tree, destined for the landfill more than 20 years ago, seems to have thrived in its place of honor.

Also leading from the great room is the TV room, which Denis had converted from a formal dining room. On the Wedgwood-blue walls is a three-panel abstract landscape that Diane purchased several years ago at the Mulvane Art Fair. Prominent on another wall is a drawing of Venice painted by Denis’ brother, who is an art professor in Thai-land. This room features comfortable furniture Diane had brought from her former home, as well as several walnut end tables that her father, Al Leiker, had built for her.

Empty-nesters, Denis and Diane have everything they need for day-to-day living on the main floor. Yet, they often find their large three-level home ideal when family come to visit. With 12 grandchildren between them, the bedrooms on the second floor and the play area in the basement come in handy. Just as their art and furnishings have blended throughout the house, Denis and Diane both saved their children’s favorite toys that now delight their grandchildren.

The couple had ample space when their families all got together at their home last Christmas. However, they were still unpacking boxes and deciding what to keep and what to give away, not leaving much time and energy for Holi-day decorating. Now that they are settled in, Diane and Denis are looking forward to giving premier Topeka designer David Porterfield free reign to dress their elegant home in its Holiday finest.

Design By: Porterfield’s Flowers & Gifts

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Plans for The Topeka Country Club began in 1899, but it was not until April 25, 1905, that the vision of the Club's found-ers became a reality. With 226 originating stockholders, The Topeka Country Club formally came into existence when they agreed to purchase the Guilford Dudley Estate.

The first nine holes of TCC's golf course were originally designed by Scotsman Thomas M. Bendelow in 1906. The 2,900-yard-long nine-hole course was immediately acclaimed by the club members as a social and athletic phenom-enon. In 1936, the board members determined that the time was right to add the remaining nine holes to the Club's course and by 1938, the work was underway and the course was fully completed in early 1940. The Topeka Country Club finally had its full eighteen-hole course.

Bob Hope, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, President Taft and many other American-icons have been a part of TCC's history, with visits to the clubhouse and playing the course.

In 2005, the Club celebrated its Centennial year and recognized the dedication of members who have contributed to The Topeka Country Club’s proud history. TCC has had a wonderful past and is looking ahead and anticipating the next 100 years.

Topeka Country Club2700 SW Buchanan Street, Topeka, KS 66611

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PORK LOIN WITH ROSEMARY BALSAMIC GLAZEThis entree is a holiday favorite at Lion’s Run.

5 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 cup good balsamic vinegar 2 boneless pork loins salt freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilrosemary sprigs for garnish

To prepare GLAZE:

• Combine garlic, rosemary, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar in a sauce pan.•Bring to boil over high heat.• Turn heat to low, then cook for additional 10 minutes and then set aside.

To prepare PORK LOIN:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.• Using a meat tenderizing tool prepare pork loins, then season well with salt and pepper. • Heat olive oil in a seasoned skillet over high heat until smoking hot.• Add pork loins and sear each side approximately 5 minutes. • Placed seared loins on a broiler pan and brush liberally with the glaze, then place in the oven.• Roast pork loin for 15 minutes; brush with more glaze every 15 minutes and continue until internal temperature of pork loin is 145°F.• Remove from oven; cover with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.• Slice meat thin; place on serving platter with sprigs of rosemary.• Drizzle with additional glaze and serve. • Place remainder of glaze in gravy boat for addi-tional glaze if desired.

Wine pairing: Pinot Noir or Brunello

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While on the tour, visit the home of Dan Brungardt,

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1141 SW New Forest, Topeka, KS 66606

Design By: Home At Last

Dan Brungardt & Dr. Steve GirolamiTopeka native Dan Brungardt, owner of Home at Last, and Dr. Steve Girolami worked with an architect from the Kan-sas City area to design what they call their dream house, Lion’s Run, in McFarland Farm when deciding to return to To-peka from Portland, Oregon. The home was constructed over 11 months in 2013 and the couple moved in just in time for Thanksgiving. Their goal was to have a brand new house with the feel of an older European styled farm house, and they succeeded. As soon as you walk through the front doors you can feel the old world charm!

They brought in a mix of materials to achieve this feel including rustic alder floors, antiqued brick walls and floors, beamed ceilings and v-groove paneling. As you walk in the door, the exposed brick wall makes you feel you are in a home that was built a hundred years ago. There are a number of antique light fixtures throughout the house that Dan and Steve purchased at various antique shops. Be sure to look at the antique bronze sunflower fixture outside the powder room on the first floor. The grand woodwork throughout the home was made to look like vintage antiques and they took advantage of the many gorgeous views that surround the home. Dan and Steve enjoy entertaining friends and family and created many areas in which to do so; from the dining room to the cozy great room, the op-tions are endless.

The end result of their year-long project is exactly what Dan and Steve had hoped for and the home has been a joy to settle into. Although the couple was in the house for Christmas last year, they did not decorate because they still weren’t completely settled. This year will mark the inaugural holiday decorating venture and CASA patrons are lucky to see the results. Dan is planning a truly natural Christmas and will be showcasing all of nature’s beauty. He will have the assistance of his four sisters and his mother to make decorating for the holidays a real family affair.

Dan will be using items from his store located in Fairlawn Plaza, aptly named Home at Last. He says the entire time he lived in Portland his internal compass constantly pulled him to return to the Midwest, to celebrate life with his fam-ily and to live at a slower pace. His shop is rooted in tradition, but the products have been ‘turned up a notch,’ allow-ing customers to create an environment that is current, yet classic, and stylish, yet practical.

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Symphony Brownies

Sarah Oliverius, CASA Advisory Board member, makes these brownies each year to sell in the CASA bou-tique. Although there are many recipe variations for this popular brownie, Sarah says she always uses a package mix for the dough, and never deviates from the directions on the package, regardless of the brand of brownie mix she uses.

1 (19.8-ounce) package brownie mixvegetable oil cooking spray3 (4.25-ounce) milk chocolate candy bars with almonds and toffee chips (Hershey Symphony brand recommended)

• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions.• Spray a 13 by 9-inch cake pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. Spoon in half of the brownie batter and smooth with a spatula. Place the candy bars side by side on top of batter. Cover with the remaining batter.• Bake according to package directions.

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Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

CASA Advisory Board member Jane Patrick’s cinnamon rolls always sell out quickly at each Home Tour. Jane adapted her cinnamon roll recipe to her bread machine, which she says is the most consistent way she has found to make cinnamon roll dough.

Dough1 cup milk (use whole or 2%) 4 tablespoons margarine or butter3 tablespoons sugar or honey (must be fresh)1 large egg3 ¼ cups bread flour 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 pkg)1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated white sugar1 - 2 tablespoons cinnamon

• Add warm milk and margarine or butter to bread machine pan. Add sugar and beaten egg. • Mix together. Add flour, salt and yeast. Set machine to dough cycle.• Roll dough out on floured surface as thin as possible. Rub dough with milk. • Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture and roll up into a tight long roll. Cut dough into 15 separate rolls. • Place rolls in a greased 11 x 13 pan. Let rise until doubled. • Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes.

Icing1 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoon milk1 tablespoon margarine or butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla

For Cinnamon Bread: Same as rolls, except curl the long, tight roll around in a coil, seam side down. Place in a large bread pan.

• Cover and let rise until doubled. Brush with egg/milk mixture. • Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until done. • Remove from pan at once. Cool on rack. • Great sliced and toasted or dipped in egg mixture to make French toast.

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Cranberry Date Pinwheels

CASA Board member Sharon Boranyak found this cookie recipe in a Better Crocker Do-Ahead Holiday recipe. This cookie adds the extra flavor and color of cranberries to the traditional pinwheel cookies. Cashews in the cookie dough make this cookie extra special. Makes about 6 dozen cookies. It freezes well in an airtight container, but be sure to put waxed paper between the layers of cookies.

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup pitted dates1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup water1 teaspoon cornstarch2/3 cup cashews2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened1/4 cup butter or margarine3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg

• Cover and process cranberries and dates in food processor, using quick on-and-off motions, until chopped. Cook cranberry mixture, 1/2 cup sugar, the water, and cornstarch in 1-quart sauce-pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened; cool.

• Cover and process cashews in food processor, using quick on-and-off motions, until finely ground. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Cover and process 2 minutes or until blended.

• Beat 3/4 cup butter and the cashew mixture on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in 1 1/2 cups of the flour on low speed until blended. Beat in 1 cup sugar, the milk, baking soda, vanilla, salt and egg. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.

• Roll half of the dough at a time into rectangle, about 14 x 12 inches, between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Spread half of the cranberry mixture over each rectangle to within 1/4 inch of short sides and to end of long sides. Roll up each rectangle tightly to make one long 14-inch roll. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal well. Wrap and refrigerate rolls at least 4 hours until firm.

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cook-ie sheet. (I line sheet with parchment paper for better results.) Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

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