Local “Artisan Cooking” Lives Large At Boss Hawg`s

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“In an age when national chain
restaurants are serving a lot of ‘boilin-a-bag’ and pre-cooked frozen
food reheated in a microwave, it can
be tough to remember what honest
from-scratch American cooking
tastes like,” says Elizabeth Lumpkin,
owner of Boss Hawg’s.
“‘Artisan cooking’ is what our
grandmas did. Grandma started with
honest whole ingredients, cooked all
day, and put a meal on the table that
was not only delicious, but healthy
and satisfying as well.
“Processed foods don’t fill us up
the way from-scratch cooking does.
Many of the calorie-dense ingredients are so far removed from anything the body recognizes as food
that it never tells our brain we’re
full. We keep eating, but never feel
satisfied.
“At Boss Hawg’s, for fifteen years
we’ve cooked potatoes from scratch
every day to make potato salad that
is the exact same recipe my mother
used, and her mother before her. It
contains simple, honest, wholesome
ingredients: potatoes, peeled, quartered and boiled; celery, cleaned and
chopped; fresh raw eggs, boiled and
peeled; onions, cleaned and diced,
and Hellman’s Mayonnaise. Why
Hellman’s? It costs a lot more,
sure...but it tastes better, and that is
reason enough to spend more: it
insures guests they will get the very
best potato salad we can give.
“Our brisket is another excellent
example of our dedication. We start
with the best brisket on the market,
Sterling Silver Certified Angus Beef.
Now, there’s brisket! Only a very
small percentage of beef brisket
passes all the criteria to meet the
quality standards of Sterling
Silver. Does this creme de la
creme of beef brisket cost
more? You betcha. So why do
we do it? Why do we spend
more than we have to for ingredients that could be had for a
great deal less? Very simple, we
are here to serve the best food
in town, and we can’t do it with
the second-tier ingredients that
many chains and franchises are
willing to purchase in an effort
to satisfy their profit goals and
stockholders.
“Ribs are what we are most known
for, and we’re proud to report that we
have not backed off from ‘artisan
cooking’ in the rib department either.
We are the only restaurant in town
offering both smoky traditional
spareribs and meaty tender babyback
ribs. Both are outstanding because we
start with the finest rib on the market,
available only from Sterling Silver.
We build a fire from split oak logs
every morning...get a roaring big
blaze going...then, right before the
meat goes in the smoker, we top the
fire with flavor wood: apple, cherry,
hickory, pecan, alder...different
woods for different types of meat,
and different times of the year.
“Recently, we’ve added fresh homemade pies to our menu—a wonderful
way to end a meal of honest American
cooking. We even make our own ice
cream: cream, sugar, eggs and milk,
churned to perfection in an old fashioned ice cream churn—destined for
the dessert plate right next to that
warm slice of homemade pie!
“Restaurants like Boss Hawg’s exist
as proof that people CAN tell the difference, and they do care about the
taste and quality of what they feed
their body, family, clients and friends.
“It’s always been all about the food
at Boss Hawg’s. We don’t change to
satisfy investors or stockholders. We
are locally owned and operated, and
the only ‘investors’ we care about is
our customers. Fake food and chemistry posing as cooking will come
and go...but the real thing can be
found at Boss Hawg’s, on the
Terrace at Brookwood Center on
29th Street—every day of the year,
in Topeka, KS. We’re open 11AM to
2AM daily. Call us at 785-273-7300.”
Whitehall Fine Gifts Offers Treasures From Around The World
There’s no need to travel far and
wide to find unique one-of-a-kind
items—just visit Whitehall Fine
Gifts, right here in Topeka. Locally
owned by Al and Dorothy Eliot, the
store is brimming with gifts, collectibles and antiques, offfering a
shopping adventure not found anywhere else in town.
“We are Topeka’s alternative to
mall shopping,” states Al. “Our
store is filled from floor to ceiling
with wonderful treasures just waiting to be discovered—and we have
parking just steps from our door.
“Fenton Art Glass is still USAmade and going strong. And, as
Topeka’s exclusive Fenton Art Glass
Showcase Dealer, no one knows the
product better than we do. We can
point out the finest features of each
design as well as explain limited edition
pieces and their growing value. Fenton’s
newest line is ‘Cameo Glass’ and it is
gorgeous. The photo shown here doesn’t
really do it justice. It has to be seen and
touched to appreciate the beauty.
Basically, it is carved glass over glass,
producing the look of an original cameo
in a new format. Cameo Glass is an
extremely limited edition. In some of
the designs as few as
35 are available—
world wide! This is
also a one-time order
situation. Because of
the limited number,
no re-ordering is
possible.
“Fenton pieces are
more rare and valuable then ever. In
fact, we’ve been
searching all over the
world for glass from
the secondary market
to satisfy the desires
of our collectors. Our
Christmas order has
already been placed
and the merchandise
will begin to arrive
as early as August.” (Now’s the time to
look at the catalog brochure and choose
the pieces you want—or they will be spoken for before the order arrives!)
Al and Dorothy are actually experts on
every product in their store, and they have a
huge and varied selection for everyone’s
shopping pleasure. They carry treasured
items such as Rick Cain wildlife sculptures...new Pavilion Angels with touching
messages printed on their flowing
skirts...Ethereal Seraphim Angels by
Roman...soft, cuddly Boyd’s bears...
and charming little Munro Fairies &
Dragons. You’ll find exquisite Franz
porcelain pieces...elegant Armani figurines...Orient & Flume Art Glass...
and Marie Osmond Dolls. Their G..
DeBrekht Santa collection, from Russia,
continues to grow in popularity, as does
their sparkling Annaleece Swarovski
crystal and Crislu jewelry. In short—
there is something for everyone.
Then, just as you think you have all
your shopping taken care of, you’ll
discover their unbelievably delicious
old-fashioned, hand-made chocolate
truffles! They are almost too pretty to
eat, but too tempting not to. Be sure
you try a Luscious Lemon truffle, or
Toffee Almond, or maybe Chocolate
Caramel—oh, just go ahead and get
one of each!
For a shopping experience you’re sure
to enjoy, visit Whitehall Fine Gifts, at
3410 West 10th. And, remember...
“Need Has Nothing To Do With It!”
Call 785-354-7017 for more information and see their web site at:
www.whitehallgifts.com.
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June/July 2010
Kitchen Gallery & Tequila Lime Chicken
Has “Ingredients” 4 Chicken Breasts
For Summer Fun 3 Tablespoons tequila
Whether you’re planning a special
treat for Father’s Day, or you love to
entertain friends with summer cookouts, Kitchen Gallery in Fairlawn
Plaza Mall has the “ingredients” to
make any get-together memorable!
“Our USA-made Tervis Tumblers
are perfect for outdoor entertaining,” states Julie Clanton, store
owner. “They’re insulated, dishwasher safe and have a Lifetime
Guarantee. We have KU, K-State
and many other colorful designs!
“Having trouble coming up with
the perfect Father’s Day gift? We
have gourmet gifts and goodies
Dads really appreciate. Our Jaccard
Meat Tenderizers enhance the effects
of marinades and can reduce cooking
time by up to 40%. We also have:
LamsonSharpTM knives, Santoku
Ceramic knives, cedar grilling
planks, smoker bags, digital probe
grilling thermometers with timers,
vertical chicken roasters...and Bear
Paws meat handlers to lift hot foods
from pan to platter, or to use as a
shredding tool for pulled pork.
“Any of our gourmet food products will add fantastic flavor to
summer meals. Try our CopperLeaf
seasonings, from Lawrence, such as
Efficient and
resourceful.
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Teaspoons CopperLeaf Garlic
Pepper w/Lime Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon salt
Stir last four ingredients together as
a marinade. Marinate the chicken
breasts for 1-to-3 hours and cook as
desired. Very Tasty!
‘Garlic Pepper with a twist of lime’
(see the easy recipe above). We also
have great salsas, marinades and
dips, such as Bronco Bob’s Roasted
Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, and
Earth & Vine’s Pineapple Sake
Teriyaki Marinade, that turns
salmon into ‘candy’ on the grill.”
Join the fun inside Fairlawn Plaza
Mall Saturday, June 12, from 9AM to
3PM—it’s Dickersons’ first Farm
Fresh Junk Sale with antiques, art,
jewelry, primitives & more! Kitchen
Gallery will add to the festivity
with “summer fresh samples” and
gadget demos for fruits & veggies!
See jedickersons on facebook.
Kitchen Gallery is open seven
days a week in Fairlawn Plaza Mall
at 21st and Fairlawn. Gift Certificates and gift wrapping services
are available. Call 785-273-6436
for more information.
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Hair Secrets In Fairlawn Plaza Welcomes New Stylist
“We are very pleased to welcome
Lacey Glover to our team,” says
Marilyn Rowland, owner of Hair
Secrets in Fairlawn Plaza. “Lacey
comes to us as a recent graduate of
the Regency Beauty Institute.
“I first became interested in
becoming a hair stylist because of
my grandmother,” shares Lacey.
“She had cancer and I remember her
always commenting on how no matter how bad she felt, or thought she
looked—getting her hair fixed by her
favorite stylist always made her feel
so much better! (When grandmother
passed away, she made sure that my
sister and I would have our tuition
paid for at a beauty school of our
choice.) I specialize in perms, and
enjoy braiding hair. And, I look forward to making people look and feel
beautiful!”
Kim Johansen, Hair Secret’s salon
manager, has been a licensed hair
stylist since 1987, and is a colorist
and color correction expert. “We
have the newest technological breakthrough in haircolor, by Redken,”
says Kim. “Redken’s new Cover
Fusion delivers 100% color coverage, and provides superior conditioning. It has less ammonia odor, so
clients love it, and it protects aging
hair with argan oil, which is rich in
antioxidants known to to neutralize
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who participated in a sport
that required a helmet.
The lightweight disposable liner ‘wicks away’
moisture, keeping the head
dry and cool. It’s ideal to
wear in ball caps, motorcycle helmets, rental helmets, etc., as well as wigs!
“We also just introduced
the remarkable ‘invisible
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hairline’ SmartlaceTM wigs.
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We have several new
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ual hair is hand-tied to the lace, creperfectly balanced shade options, so
ating the illusion that the hair is
we can help clients find the rich,
growing directly from the scalp,
beautiful color that will make them
which allows for ‘off the face’ styles
look their best!”
that are extremely natural-looking.
“We are part of a creative and ever“We invite women to come in and
changing industry,” relates Marilyn.
see our new Smartlace wigs, as well
“We strive to stand apart by being
as our in-stock selection of over 100
the first to offer innovative new
wigs in every style and color imaginproducts, and by providing a wider
able. Wigs can do wonders in boostselection of products and services
ing self confidence and self esteem
than any other hair salon in the area.
for those with thinning hair, and
“We recently added the innovative
they’re also the perfect solution for
new wig liner, Headline It! to our
eliminating ‘bad hair days.’
product line and it has been very
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“We carry prostheses for mastectomy patients, too, and hundreds of
bras, including ‘compression bras,’
for after breast surgery. I am an
ABC Certified fitter and we have
four other professionally trained fitters. We offer private dressing
rooms, and prostheses to fit any
need from a lumpectomy and up.
Our full line of prostheses include:
Nearly Me, Amoena, Trulife, Jodee,
Classique and Ladies’ First. Plus,
we carry six different brands of bras
and can even accommodate women
who are considered ‘hard to fit,’
with our Glamorize bra, which
comes in sizes up to an ‘I’ cup.
“Our salon has just received the
highest level of accreditation
achievable in the profession of
orthotics and prosthetics. We are
fully accredited to file Medicare
claims for our customers. We’re
open Mon.-Sat., and no fitting
appointments are necessary.”
Hair Secrets is a full service hair
salon and offers many other products such as beautiful bathing suits
in all sizes...PRN fashions for those
with special needs...and a variety of
pretty quilted walker and wheelchair totes. Hair Secrets, inside
Fairlawn Plaza Mall, is open from
10AM to 5PM Mon.-Sat., with later
appointments available on Wed. &
Fri. Please call 785-272-3600 to
schedule a hair appointment.
TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Dee & Mee Hobbies Has New Owner
“I’m very pleased to
boats, model accesbe greeting customers
sories, glue and paint.
as the new owner of
For the kids, we offer
Dee & Mee Hobitems such as kites,
bies,” says Rich Zeller.
artist kits, science
“Most of our ‘regulars’
projects, wood burnalready know me
ing sets, rock tumbecause I have worked
blers and polishers,
here for over three
jewelry kits and an
years, and have over 20
excellent assortment
years of experience in
of rockets.
the hobby industry.
“We also have a
“I enjoy working
large variety of model
with new customers...
trains for the hobby
introducing them to, Rich Zeller & Steve Fowler enthusiast or for a
and helping them develop a hobby
first time gift. (Maybe a surprise gift
they can really enjoy.
for Father’s Day?)
“We specialize in Remote Control
“We have an ever-expanding
(RC) cars, boats, and airplanes. Our
inventory of hobbies and gift items.
RC helicopters have become very
In fact, we’ve doubled the size of
popular. We carry only the high qualour store in the last three years.
ity helicopters (not like the ones
Customers who come in for the first
found in toy stores), and we can
time are not only amazed with the
teach new owners how to fly them in
hanging airplanes and operating
just a few minutes. When a customer
trains, but also by the size of the
purchases an RC airplane, we put
store and the amount of merchanthem with a qualified instructor who
dise we offer.
teaches them everything they need to
“We host on-road parking lot races
know about flying a model plane.
at Fairlawn Plaza twice a month. It’s
‘After the sale diagnostic’ is also free
like a mini NASCAR...great fun for
of charge, which is service that is not
the participants and spectators
available when buying on-line.
alike.”
“Our inventory includes a large
Visit Dee & Mee Hobbies at
selection of slot cars (HO and 24Fairlawn Plaza Mall or call 785scales), plastic models, wooden
228-9601 for information.
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Achieve Your “Dancing With The
Stars” Body Right Here In Topeka!
“Hi! I’m Cheryl Burke, two-time
champion of Dancing with the
Stars, and I want to let you in on a
secret. Even I have to work to maintain my dancer’s body. What’s my
kind of fitness? Jazzercise. It targets...it tones...it’s a total body
workout. And, it will trim inches off
your waistline. With Jazzercise, I
can get head-to-toe sexy in 60 minutes. Now that’s results. Push your
body. Find your beat.”
Who hasn’t admired the sleek,
toned bodies of the dance instructors on the popular TV show
Dancing with the Stars? Who knew
you could get the same beneficial
workout right here in Topeka?
“It’s our goal to help everyone
stay healthy and fit through
Jazzercise,” says Vicky Millard,
who recently celebrated 25 years as
a Jazzercise Instructor. Vicky is the
owner of the Topeka Jazzercise
Fitness Center in the Fairlawn
Plaza Mall at 21st and Fairlawn.
“We offer 40+ classes a week, from
5:30AM to 9:30PM—to accommodate
anyone’s busy schedule! We have 14
certified instructors and offer outstanding amenities and services such
as a low-impact floating padded
floor, Ozone Purified air, a child care
room, mats, weights, Xertubes and
Cheryl Burke, two-time champion
of Dancing with the Stars
much more!
“Our awesome sound system features current music and artists and
our fun dance routines incorporate
Core Strength, Yoga, Pilates and
Kickboxing. And—we demonstrate
Beginner through Advanced options
in all classes, because Jazzercise is
for all ages and fitness levels!”
Check out the fun at the Jazzercise
Fitness Center in Fairlawn Plaza
Mall at 21st and Fairlawn (behind
Eagle Car Wash). Call them at 785383-3831, email TopekaJazzercise@aol.com, or see their website: www.jazzercise.com for current
class schedules.
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Petland Topeka In Fairlawn Plaza Makes Birthday Parties Extra Special!
One year ago this June marked the
grand re-opening of the “new”
Petland Topeka in Fairlawn Plaza at
21st and Fairlawn. Lance and Staci
Williams are new owners of the
store, which has been locally owned
and operated for over 20 years.
“We’ve had great feedback from
our customers regarding the changes
we’ve made,” states Lance. “We
offer more services, we have a fresh
new ‘look’ and we have several new
additions. We also have new lower
prices on lots of items—store wide.
And, we offer Military Discounts to
families of servicemen and women.”
“This is a place where people come
to find an exciting, new family member to add to their household,” says
Staci. “Watching people interact
with the animals and seeing the pleasure it brings them makes this a wonderful place to be.
“We’re very proud of our quality of
puppies, and we invite people to
come in, check us out and compare.
We now offer a 5-year extended
health warranty with each puppy
purchase, as well as a free training
DVD. Plus, beginning July 17th,
every Saturday we’ll be offering professional dog training here, at
Petland!”
“We have Topeka’s largest selection of reptiles, fish, small animals
“We have a great party room for
fun, themed Petland Birthday
Parties,” says Staci. “Guests can
choose to have a puppy, kitten, fish,
small animal, bird or reptile party. We
take care of all the planning, with
party packages ranging from Basic
(starting at $99) to Premium...providing plates, napkins, cups, and even
the cake! We do all the set-up, decorating, and clean-up...and, of course,
provide an animal visitation during
the party! Call us to get all the details.
Petland even has Gift Registry for
pets, which is a great convenience
for birthday party attendees.
Everyone enjoys a Petland Birthday party
and puppies,” shares Amber Rager,
sales manager. New hand-fed baby
birds have just arrived...a GreenWing Macaw, a Goffins Cockatoo, an
African Grey and some Amazons.
“Our Club Pet Membership is free,
with ‘perks’ for members such as
10% off on select merchandise, plus
special discounts and coupons. On
Club Pet Tuesdays, freshwater fish
under $10 are ‘buy one-get one free’!
And, on Sundays we have Fish
Happy Hour from 4 to 6PM, where
select fish are up to 50% off!”
“Petland Topeka is committed to
building ties with the people of
Topeka who love pets as much as
we do. Our community service programs include ‘Adopt-A-PetSM’
where we care for and place homeless pets from local animal shelters
and families in the community. This
June is the second summer of our
children’s volunteer program called
‘Petland Pathways,’ which teaches
children how to socialize with,
groom, and care for each animal.
On July 1st we are starting our
Learning Safari for kids. It’s a 6week course, at $10 per class. (Call
the store for details.) Plus, on
Saturday, July 10th, we’re hosting
our annual Free Dog Wash! People
need only bring a towel and their
dog on a leash.
“Lance and I are dedicated to fulfilling the Petland Mission of
‘matching the right pet with the
right customer to meet the needs of
both.’ Our atmosphere is fun and
energetic, and our pet counselors
are ready to help. It’s all about
finding a home for a lifetime for
each and every pet.”
Visit Petland Topeka at 2139
SW Fairlawn Plaza Drive. Call
785-272-8900, or see their web
site:
www.petlandtopeka.com.
They’re also on twitter & facebook.
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TOPEKA TODAY!
Your Best Quilting Experience Is
On The Horizon
Staining Your Deck? Get The Facts First
From ColorWorks Paint & Supply
Is there a new Horizon in your
future? Stop by Bennett’s Sewing
Center at 2125 North Kansas
Avenue, and find out! Bennett’s has
the exciting new Janome Horizon,
and it’s bound to open up new possibilities for your creativity.
“With the Horizon, every new feature and function is based on nearly a
century of design and technological
advancement,” relates Don Bennett.
“Designed with the quilter and professional sewer in mind, it features
machines and cabinets. We have new
the biggest workspace, an illuminatsewing machines, starting at $249,
ing lighting system, and AcufeedTM,
plus a full range of quilting supplies,
which feeds the top layer of fabric in
including frames, and a huge selecperfect sync with the bottom on
tion of fabrics, with new designs
everything from thick quilt sandarriving weekly.”
wiches to fine heirloom fabrics. The
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SFS+ is a Janome engineering exclusive with unique 7-piece feed dogs Singers, Brothers, Husqvarna &
that stay parallel as they move up and
Janome machines plus sewing
down, maintaining constant contact machine cabinets—ALL on sale!
with the fabric. It also has innovative
Large selection!
needle plate markings...more of
Take in your old machine
everything: angles, needle drops, corfor a “trade-in”!
nering guides and seam lines. Plus, it
comes with a stable extension table
Bennett’s is a Janome and Viking
with feet and much more.
Husqvarna dealer—and they offer
“We always have a big selection of
repair and service on all brands of
quality machines for our customers,
sewing machines. Bennett’s Sewing
and new models are coming in for
Center, at 2125 N. Kansas Ave., is
fall, so we need to make room in the
open 9 to 6 M-F; 9 to 5 on Sat. Call
store—offering some good prices on
785-232-9117 for more information.
“We feel very fortunate to have
Skip Campmire as part of our team,”
agree Bob and Diana Swafford,
owners of ColorWorks Paint &
Supply at 4410 SW 21st Street. “He
has an extensive knowledge of both
interior and exterior stains.”
Here’s a short Q & A from Skip on
what you should know before you
start work on your outdoor deck:
Q: What’s the most important part
of staining a deck?
Skip Campmire, ColorWorks’ stain expert
A: Preparation! For a stain to peneA: You have to consider what kind
trate and last, the majority of time
of wood you have. Decks are usushould be spent on preparing the
ally built from cedar, redwood or
wood’s surface. Then, application
treated lumber, and the colors vary
of the stain will be easy. We have
when applied to the different kinds
years of knowledge in this area,
of wood. We have a color-board
regarding cleaning, stripping, sandshowing how the different colors
ing, etc. Everyone has different
of stain look on each type of wood.
needs, and we encourage customers
to tell us about their deck’s condiQ: Will I need to seal the stain?
tion, and what problems they’ve
A: Our exterior stains have a sealexperienced, or hope to avoid.
er built into them. The more color
We’re here to help.
in the stain means the more UV
protection and less fading.
Q: What stain is the most durable?
A: The most durable and recomColorWorks Paint & Supply’s
mended stain is a one-coat, peneknowledgeable and friendly staff is
trating oil-based stain. We carry two
ready to help with all your painting
different brands...Sunproof Exterior
needs. Don’t hesitate to call or stop
Stain by Pittsburgh and Maxum
in for more information. Call 785Deck Stain by Coronado.
272-8818 or see:
www.colorworkspaint.com.
Q: How do I select a color of stain?
Cemetery periodically offers special
incentives on preplanned arrangements. Currently,
they are offering
up to a 25%
reduction in costs
when
reserving
mausoleum space.
They want to encourage you and
your family to look
toward the future with confidence.
It’s an opportunity to arrange an
above ground, out of the elements,
climate-controlled space for less
than the cost of ground burial.
“We’ve been assisting families for
over 100 years,” shares Lee. “We
encourage folks to come in, meet with
one of our helpful family-service
counselors and make arrangements in
advance. Decide how much to spend
and lock in today’s prices...and
we’ll be here when we’re needed.”
Don’t put off making the decision
any longer. Right now you can save
up to 25% when you reserve a mausoleum space for yourself or a family member. Stop by Mount Hope
Cemetery and Mausoleum today,
at 17th and Fairlawn, for prearrangement details—or call 785272-1122. For further information
you may also check their website at:
www.mthopecemetery.org.
Exciting Summer Adventures Await
Children In Miss Sylvia’s Classes
Plan Ahead And Save!
You provide for your family’s welfare. You make sure all the essentials are covered...except for maybe
the one thing nobody likes to think
about, much less plan for.
“History shows that cemetery space
and funeral arrangement costs will
only continue to increase,” says Lee
Benson, General Manager of Mount
Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum.
“Most families find it hard to deal
with the decisions and costs that a
death forces on them at a time when
they are the least emotionally prepared. Prearrangement allows expenses to be met at today’s cost,
through current income and budgeted
time payments. Families who wait
until the time of need are required to
pay the entire amount up-front.”
There are many benefits to planning ahead for yourself and loved
ones. To assist you, Mount Hope
“This summer we’ll take children
from four to six years of age on an
exciting Musikgarten Nature Trail
adventure,” says Dr. Sylvia
Hamilton, Director of Music &
Movement with Miss Sylvia.
“We’re offering two sessions—July
12-16 and July 19-23. In the classes,
which will be held from 9AM to
11:30AM each day, children will
share the wonders of exploring
music and nature with its abundance of sights, sounds, fragrances,
touches and tastes. They’ll discover
the joy of active music making
through songs, stories, movement
and sensory experiences in nature
exploration. Hikes, art projects and
snack time will further develop the
themes for each eventful day.
“Prior to the Nature Trail camp—
three two-week courses will be
offered for children from 18 months
to three and a half years of age:
June 7th through the 10th and June
14th-17th. Our Nature’s Music
classes will be held from 9 to 9:30
each morning...Twist and Turn
classes from 9:45 to 10:15...and our
new Nimble & Quick class, from
10:30 to 11:00. In Nature’s Music,
children will enjoy moving,
singing, listening and playing as
they explore the wonders of nature.
Our Twist & Turn and Nimble &
Quick classes are based on Nursery
Rhymes re-imagined with music and
movement. All of our exciting courses will be held at Grace Episcopal
Cathedral at 701 SW 8th.”
Sylvia received her Doctor of
Musical Arts degree from K.U. in
1995. She is Level II certified
through the Early Childhood Music
and Movement Association as a
specialist in early childhood music
education, and she is a certified,
licensed instructor of Musikgarten.
Sylvia is accepting enrollment now
for summer courses. To enroll online, see www.childmusic.org for
complete information and fees. You
may also call Dr. Sylvia Hamilton
at 785-271-8322, or email her at:
shamilton@childmusic.org.
TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Been Handling Thorny Situations? You
Need Therapy!
“The English passion for gardening inspired Crabtree & Evelyn’S® Hand Therapy Collection,”
relates Melanie Kline, owner of
The Linen Tree in Brookwood
Center. “After a long day of handling thorny situations, Gardeners
Hand Therapy is just what’s needed! Its intensive formulas help
restore, soothe and protect workroughened hands. Even those
who have never touched a trowel
adore using this rich hand care.
“The new formulation for Gardeners Hand Therapy is free of parabens,
lauryl sulfates, mineral oil and propylene glycol. Instead, the creamy rich
Shea butter formula is crafted with
botanical ingredients and scented
with fresh green clover, lavender,
sage, rosemary and thyme. (Do you
feel a song coming on?) We have
Crabtree & Evelyn’s® Gardeners
Hand Therapy in three sizes.
“Gardeners Hand Scrub with
Pumice is formulated with ultra-fine
pumice to gently lift soil from hands
and nails. The Scrub Cleanser sweeps
away impurities without over-drying
skin by using sunflower wax granules
and a plant-based cleansing complex.
Gardeners twice weekly Hand
Recovery treatment retexturizes skin
with salt crystals and pumice, then
Melanie Kline, owner
provides moisture with Palm and
Shea butters. The Intensive Nail &
Cuticle Therapy softens cuticles
while helping protect and strengthen
the nails.
“Gift a friend with a Gardeners
60 Second Fix Kit. Each one contains a tube of Hand Recovery and
Hand Therapy.”
Shop The Linen Tree for all your
favorite Crabtree & Evelyn® scents
and products for men and women.
They make great gifts for yourself,
or anyone you know.
The Linen Tree, in Brookwood
Center, has store-front parking and
is open seven days a week: Mon.Fri. 10 to 6; Thurs. 10 to 8; Sat. 10
to 5; Sun. 1 to 5. Gift Certificates,
gift wrapping and mailing services
are available. Call 785-272-9344.
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See Wild Bird House For Great Gifts
The Wild Bird House in
Brookwood Center has an
amazing selection of merchandise, including great gifts for
Father’s Day, or any occasion!
“Bird watching just continues
to grow in popularity, and Dad
doesn’t want to be left out,”
says Melody Weller co-owner,
with husband, Todd. “Just for
fun, gift him with a birdhouse
sporting his favorite team’s
Even the birds have team favorites!
logo!
“We have dozens of gift ideas,
items for the yard or garden, such as
including a big variety of birding
gorgeous yard flags, cement founbooks...gourd bird houses...FUN
tains, garden sculptures and birdDroll Yankee’s squirrel-proof feedbaths in dozens of new designs in
ers...Hummingbird and Oriole feedcement or clay. We even have some
ers and supplies...rain gauges and
with solar fountains and water wigmore. Our digital, motion-activated
glers, drippers or bubblers that are
Audubon BirdCam could provide
solar or electric.”
hours of enjoyment, as would the
Clip the valuable coupon (below)
soothing sounds of our Corinthian
and head for the Wild Bird House
Bells windchimes.
at 29th and Oakley in Brookwood
“Our new Napa Firelites can light
Center. For more information, call
up a deck or patio, and we have many
them at 785-273-5500.
D r. R i c k Ta g u e ’ s Pa t i e n t M a d e A C o m m i t m e n t To “ We l l n e s s ”
The Center for Nutrition and
Preventive Medicine (CFN) was
founded by bariatric physician Rick
Tague, MD, MPH in 1996. Dr. Tague
has assisted thousands in their pursuit
of optimal weight and metabolic
health. “Unfortunately, too many people give up on weight loss after using
ineffective fad diets and group meetings,” reports Dr. Tague. “Proven
medical strategies that manage overweight tendencies at their biochemical
source are giving remarkable results
for scores of people seeking significant weight loss and enhanced metabolism. Margaret’s story is one of
many success stories we see every
week at the Center for Nutrition.”
Margaret Boyles works in the
Legal Dept. of BC/BS of Kansas.
“Our company puts a real emphasis
on wellness,” says Margaret. “It’s a
wonderful concept, of course...and
I’d heard about Dr. Tague and read
many of his patient’s success stories...but I always thought, ‘Oh, I
don’t do diets very well.’
“Then, in September of last year I
started to have health issues, and I
wasn’t feeling well. Finally, it came
to me: It was time to make a life
change. At the same time, our company began an even stronger push
for wellness among the individuals
on their staff. A co-worker told me
about Dr. Tague’s office, and said
they offered a free consultation—so I
thought, ‘What do I have to lose?’
(No pun intended.) I went in, and
absolutely fell in love with the staff
working at the CFN, and I decided
Before
After
that with their help and encouragement, this was something I could do.
“I am 5' 9", weighed 215 pounds,
and wore a size 18 when I began my
nutrition program. Today I weigh
153—62 pounds gone—and I wear a
size 8! I met my goal in January and
am on maintenance now, which is a
very important part of any weight
loss program. Losing weight takes a
real commitment.
“Family, friends and co-workers
have been so encouraging, and my
husband tells me that I look great.
He’s seen the positive difference in
me, and can tell how much better I
feel. I also cook differently for the
family and am much more active.
“I had been an athlete my
whole life, but when I started
gaining, I quit exercising. Now,
I’m on an 8-week program I
found called ‘Couch to 5K’ and my goal is to be able to
soon run 5K without stopping!
“I cannot say enough good
things about the staff at the
CFN. They have given me so
much help...assisting me in
finding nutritional substitutes I
could really enjoy, and educating me on good foods to eat.
(Who knew there was such a
difference in yogurts?) They’ve
helped me get back to the person I knew I could be!”
“Over the last 14 years I’ve developed a wellness system I call my
‘Optimum Weight Loss Program,’ ”
relates Dr. Tague. “Now available at
the Center For Nutrition, it’s
designed to provide the fastest fat
reduction possible and enhance the
metabolism—without surgery and
without hunger! Results are impressive! In a 2007 study with obese
patients, women lost up to 53.5
pounds and men lost up to 77.3
pounds in just 12 weeks. The average 12 week loss was an amazing 43
pounds!
“With medical nutrition clinics in
Leawood and Topeka, I have personally supervised the weight loss
of over 5,000 patients who have lost
over 150,000 pounds. We use modern treatment methods based on the
latest research findings of bariatric
medicine. Our systematic approach
is designed to maximize metabolism
and weight loss, and provide the
individual support each patient
needs to achieve success. Patient
benefits from this approach have
been life changing.”
Imagine improving your health,
boosting your self esteem and finding increased energy and stamina!
Call the Center For Nutrition and
mention reading this article to
receive a free 40-minute consultation and computerized body composition analysis, along with further
educational materials written by Dr.
Tague.
Call the Center for Nutrition &
Preventive Medicine, P.A., at 2840
SW Urish Rd—785-273-4443. In
the Kansas City area call the
Leawood office at 913-814-8222.
See more information on Dr. Tague’s
website: www.KansasDiet.com.
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TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Dropped Into The “Donut Hole”?
Canada Drug Can Help You Out
If you are a moderate to heavy
prescription user on Medicare...
are you frustrated by the coverage
gap, or “donut hole” with
Medicare Plan D? Your
coverage runs up to
$2,600 worth of prescriptions—then, you hit
the donut hole and it’s
100% out of your pocket
until you reach $5,100,
when the plan kicks in
again! If you’ve fallen into that
hole, Canada Drug of Topeka can
help you with lower prices on your
prescription drugs. Or, if you take
a very expensive drug that moves
you rapidly towards the hole—you
can buy that medication at considerable savings from Canada Drug,
and you may never reach the donut
hole before your Medicare Plan D
contract renews.
Another example of how you can
save money on prescriptions is if
your co-pay only lets you buy a
month’s worth of prescriptions at a
time. Ordering through Canada
Drug, you can get three month’s
worth at a time.
“We are happy to give free comparison pricing,” says Eric Enns,
owner. “We are also able to help
those who are self-employed, have
high deductibles or no insurance, are
between jobs, or have inadequate
prescription plans. Many generic
meds are available today at
substantially lower costs
from reputable International pharmacies.”
If you’re on a fixed
income or a tight budget,
Canada Drug can save
you from 40 to 80% on
your meds!
Canadian Medical and
Pharmaceutical standards have
always met or exceeded US standards...and Internationally, generics
become available much earlier than
in the US.
It’s certainly worth a phone call or
a drop-by isn’t it? Ask for a costcomparison print-out on your prescription drugs—you’ll be amazed.
If you know someone who would
benefit from being able to buy
lower-priced medications, refer
them to Canada Drug. For each new
customer you bring them, you’ll
receive a $10 referral check to
spend anywhere you please!
Call Canada Drug of Topeka
located at 5938 SW 17th—785-2726100 to talk with Kim or Eric. Store
hours are 9AM to 6PM, M.-F. and 9AM
to 1PM on Saturdays.
?
Heavenly Pet Memorials—Where Saying
Goodbye Is Handled With Compassion
Heavenly Pet Memorials of
Topeka, at 1137 SW Gage, is a pet
funeral home and crematory.
After a 33-year career in nursing,
Jeannene Freeman felt a need to
make a change—yet she still wished
to serve others with a spirit of compassion. “It gives me much satisfaction to be able to serve the community through Heavenly Pet Memorials,” shares Jeannene. “Losing an
animal companion...a faithful friend...
is not easy. It’s even harder when Jeannene and Bobby Freeman, owners,
there are no options to memorialize
with pets Ice and Diamond
and celebrate the life shared with a
Our two crematory units are here,
loving pet. We understand that need
on our premises.
and provide caring services to help
“Through the years, we’ve
remember one of life’s unconditionreceived
many words of appreciaal loves.
tion from families, telling us how
“We opened our facility in 2007,
much our services meant to them.
and we serve Topeka and a large
We even offer a grief-counseling
span of the surrounding area. We
session for families, if needed, with
can go to a family’s home at the
a professional grief counselor.”
time of need, and pick up their
Heavenly Pet Memorials carries a
loved one, or we are always availwide array of items to memorialize
able to meet families here, where
a cherished pet’s life such as urns,
we offer a warm and comfortable
caskets, memorial stones, personalatmosphere, and provide the inforized portraits and more. All items
mation needed to bring peace of
can be viewed on their website:
mind. Most people do not realize
www.heavenlypetmemorials.net.
the many options that are available
You may also stop by or call for
for the memorialization of their pet.
complete information on accommo“We also service many veterinaridations pricing—785-272-1582.
ans in town with animal cremation.
Center For Manual Medicine Welcomes James Keen DC To The Team
“We are pleased to welcome
Doctor James Keen to our team,”
says Doctor Doug Frye. “His presence allows us to increase the number of people we are able to treat and
to eventually expand our office
hours to include evenings and
Saturdays.”
“I graduated from Washburn
University in 2006 and completed
my internship here at the Center For
Manual Medicine,” says Dr. Keen.
“I hadn’t been exposed to chiropractic care before. During my internship
I was so impressed with the results
patients were receiving, that I decided to attend Cleveland Chiropractic
College in Kansas City.
“While in college I did a clinical
rotation at the Kansas City VA,
where I worked in the Physical Med
Department with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and
Chiropractors. After graduating in
April, I was fortunate to be able to
return and put all of my education to
use at the Center for Manual
Medicine. Here, I am able to combine my skills of chiropractic and
physical therapy to help patients—
offering nutrition counseling, exercise advice and chiropractic care.
“It is great to work in a facility
where the staff is dedicated to the
non-surgical treatment of musculo-
James Keen DC
skeletal problems. Doctor Penn and
Doctor Frye have worked together
for over 10 years, combining the
philosophies and methods of traditional medical and chiropractic care
to help their patients experience
pain-free movement of muscles and
joints.
“I share their passion for promoting
and facilitating an active, healthy
lifestyle for my patients. I use the
same hands-on or ‘manual’ methods
to improve movement as Dr. Frye
and Dr. Penn. Our techniques may
focus on the joints, or on the surrounding soft tissue including ligaments, muscles and tendons.
Medications and local injections may be added when
needed.
“An important part of our
treatment at the Center For
Manual Medicine involves
helping our patients create
new ways to live their lives.
The focus in the rehab
department is to easily
implement therapy into
patients’ daily activities. Part
of treatment is to make patients
“We are fortunate to have Doctor
aware of their faulty movements
Keen as part of our staff,” says Dr
and positions and help them crePenn. “He can relate to many of our
ate new, healthy habits. That’s
patients. He loves the outdoors and
how we are true to our motto:
enjoys hunting, fishing and playing
‘We help you help yourself.’
recreational sports, so he fully
“It’s great to work as a team to
understands how important it is to
reach the goal of pain relief,
exercise and stay healthy.”
improved function and preventive
The Center For Manual
care with every patient. With this
Medicine is located at 5000 SW
approach, we can help patients with:
21st Street. Call them at 785-271• Headaches • Back Pain
8100. Visit their website for addi• Neck Pain • Rotator Cuff injuries
tional information:
• Knee problems
• Shoulder problems
• Pelvic/Hip pain
The Center for Manual Medicine
• Nerve problems • Sciatica
• Exercise programs and much
would like to congratulate
more.
Dr. Mark Penn for being voted
“I am currently accepting new
patients and can accommodate peo- “Best Chiropractor in Topeka”
for two years in a row!
ple’s busy schedules with same-day
or next-day appointments.”
www.ctrmm.com
TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Quilt Shop Fun Run Coming Soon!
“We have lots of exciting, fun new
classes, on-going clubs and special
events on the agenda throughout the
summer!” says Pat Schremmer,
owner of Stitching Traditions in
Holliday Square.
“For those who love Jinny Beyer’s
pattern designs and fabric choices—
we have the on-going • Club Jinny
Beyer, which features a great-looking
Border Print Tote Bag. The kits are
available in four different color combos. • Learn to construct kaleidoscopes from squares in our
Keyboard Kaleidoscope classes.
Jane Buckley will show students
some clever tips and tricks. • Thread Heart & Home quilt by Pat Schremmer
Painting classes will show techsponsoring quilt shop and draw a
niques in using regular sewing
card to create a winning hand. First
machines with straight stitching and
Prize is a $50 gift certificate from
special thread, as an artist uses a
each shop! Get all the details at our
paint brush, to embroider a motif
shop or in our newsletter!”
that can be added to quilts or garThe Summer Newsletter was
ments. • Barb Rezac will teach
mailed mid-May. Did you get your
Heirloom by Machine. Traditional
copy? Be sure the store has your
lace shaping combined with shadow
address/email address...every Newswork and madeira scallops will be
letter has complete information on
used to create a beautiful heirloom
class schedules and events plus
pillow. • In our Flowing Colors
great in-store coupons.
class, instructor Jane Buckley will
Stitching Traditions Quilt Shop,
teach students to turn strip piecing
at 3005 SW Topeka Boulevard in
into a work of art in a wall quilt.
Holliday Square, is also Topeka’s
“July will feature additional classpremier dealer of Husqvarna Viking
es as well as the annual Quilt Shop
sewing machines. Call 785-266Fun Run—July 10-17. Visit each
4130 for more information.
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Protect Our Environment—Shop
At Once More Decor
Concerned about protecting our
environment? Consider, then, that
the foam used in building a new sofa
is a petroleum product. And, think
about the amount of fuel it takes to
ship the product across the country.
“It makes sense to save the energy
it takes to make new, and recycle
furniture and accessories,” states
Catherine (Cat) Gates, owner of the
up-scale consignment shop Once
More Decor. “Our furniture and
accessories range from quality, traditional sofas to fun, one-of-a-kind
items that can’t be found in any
other store in the area.
“The stock in our clean, spacious,
brightly-lit store changes on a daily
basis, so shop often for first choice
on the best buys! Throughout the
month of June we have tremendous
savings on all of our wall art, including original paintings and a great collection of professional ‘painterly’
black & white photos.
“At this writing we have some great
retro Heywood/Wakefield Rattan
items, including occasional chairs, a
dining set, coffee and end tables &
more. We also have two aqua-colored
1950’s Cosco bar stools in perfect
condition. Check out our big, chocolate-colored leather sleeper sofa and
two fabric-upholstered wing chairs—
Antonio Thoms, sales associate
super furnishings for a den or lodgethemed decor. We have a huge
selection of media/entertainment
centers...from a modern glass, wood
and metal console that could accommodate the largest flat-screen, to
wooden armoires. For Father’s Day
gifts, we have an Ipod-charger desk
unit, and a big collection of antiquereplica cars, planes, tractors, motorcycles, etc., in wood and metal.”
Do your part to protect the environment (and earn some extra cash
while you’re at it)...call and let Cat
sell your “once loved” pieces. She’s
always looking for quality items for
the store. Call—785-267-6342.
Once More Decor is open Mon.Sat. at 3009 SW Topeka Blvd. in
Holliday Square. Watch for their
June Sidewalk Sale for even more
savings!
Residents, Families & The Community Join The Fun At Lexington Park
“Throughout the year we coorIndependent Living Apartments
dinate many events, bring in
The residents of Lexington Park
Independent Living Apartments,
at 1011 Cottonwood Court, are discovering that retirement can be very
enjoyable. “We provide a lot of
opportunities for our residents to
participate in fun events,” says
Rhonda Botsford, Activities Director
of the newly-landscaped and remodeled facility. “Everyone looks forward to our annual Quilt and Model
Train Show, which we host over the
Mother’s Day weekend. The Topeka
Model Railroad Club (HO-scale)
sets up quite a display (see photo)
and it keeps the gents busy while the
ladies admire the beautiful quilts.
This Father’s Day we’re having an
Antique Car Show with popcorn and
lemonade. And, last year we hosted
the first-ever city-wide WiiTM Bowling Tournament for Retirement
Centers. We had over 200 participants and spectators who had a terrific time and insisted we do it
again!”
“We’ve since hosted two more
tournaments and the interest just
keeps growing,” says Peggy
Klausman, manager of Lexington
Park Apartments. “Our team, the
‘Lexy Cats’ even have their own
bowling shirts.
“Of course, we have the perfect
environment for hosting
some great entertainment, and
the tournaments...in our
organize some fun and educationspacious parlor, with its
al day-trips. We have a ‘dine out’
52" plasma TV! It’s just a
night every month, and Mondays
part of our recent remodel,
and Wednesdays are game nights,
which includes new floorwith card games, Bunco, Doming and carpeting throughinoes, Scrabble, etc.
out, beautiful decorative
“We’ve also added big display
accents, new dining room
cases
in our front hall where
chairs and comfortable new
people
can show off their collecsofas and leather recliners
tions
on
a monthly basis.
in the parlor, where our
“We
make
sure that everyone
two-sided fireplace now
stays
informed
about what’s
ignites with the touch of a
Residents
&
the
community
enjoy
Lexington
Park’s
going
on
through
our
newsletter
remote control.
annual Mother’s Day quilt and model train exhibit
and
monthly
calender
of events.
“This spring we’ve
For
those
who
wish
to
participate—
dining
room.
Other
amenities
appreciated the results of our new
there’s never a dull moment.”
include: A full laundry room (free to
landscaping, with the blooming roses
Peggy and Rhonda invite you,
residents), an on-site beauty shop,
and thriving hostas.
along with your family, to stop by
scheduled transportation, bi-weekly
“Our apartments, as they become
for a tour and to pick up one of their
housekeeping and linen services,
available, are also being remodeled
detailed brochures. They love showextra storage lockers, cable TV, safewith new crown molding, paint, caring off their beautiful facility, and
ty-designed bathrooms, extra soundpet, beautiful oak kitchen cabinetry,
they encourage you to visit with any
proofing and convenient parking.
new bath vanities and much more.
of the residents who are out and
“We’re truly like one big family.
“If anyone has been contemplating
about.
Our facility is ‘home’ to 63 apartmoving to a retirement facility where
Lexington Park Independent
ments where people can have an
they can maintain an independent
Living Apartments is located at
independent lifestyle, without the
lifestyle with added security and
1011 Cottonwood Court, across
burden of home maintenance and the
friendly neighbors—we invite them
from Gage Park and just two blocks
isolation of living alone. Here, peoto come and visit us. We have studio,
west of Fleming Place Shopping
ple are able to maintain their own
one, and two-bedroom apartments.
Center. Call 785-273-4545 for
unique way of life, yet have the
Each apartment has a full kitchen,
more information, or to set an
chance to enjoy plenty of activities if
however delicious breakfasts and noon
appointment to visit.
they care to join in.
meals are served daily in our spacious
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TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Tubs, Tile And Countertops Look “Better Than New”
With Miracle Method
Are your cracked, worn and outof-date kitchen countertops or dingy
tubs and showers a source of embarrassment? Or, do you hate the color
of your kitchen or bathroom tile?
These are all areas that many people
would like to remodel, but can’t
afford the time or money to do so, or
they don’t want to deal with the
mess and inconvenience.
Luckily, there is an easier way!
Call the most trusted name in surface restoration, Miracle Method.
It’s possible you could save up to
75% over replacement costs!
Karen and Michael Brumleve
have been Miracle Method franchise owners and resurfacers for the
past six years, serving all of NE
Kansas. “We can update a kitchen
or bath in about 24 hours,” relates
Karen, “and people are literally
thrilled with the results. When they
see our finished work, they often
say, ‘It looks better than it did when
it was new!’ ”
“My wife and I contracted with the
local Topeka Miracle Method contractor about a year ago. We are
more than pleased with the service
and product. They refinished our
kitchen countertops, our cultured
marble bathroom sink and also
clear coated our breakfast table top.
Before
After over a year, the three items are
still like new. I keep thinking that my
wife will burn or melt part of the
kitchen countertop, but she has not. It
is a very good product and costs a lot
less than having the three items
replaced.
Pleased customers,”
~~~~Richard & Sheila R., Topeka
“Changing colors and repairing
damage to porcelain, ceramic tile,
cultured marble, fiberglass and laminate surfaces are all possible with our
refinishing method,” explains Karen.
“Miracle Method can even create the
look of natural stone, so customers
can get those ‘granite’ countertops for
a fraction of the cost. Even better,
Miracle Method’s ‘Natural Accent’
surfaces can be repaired (unlike real
stone) in the event of chips or burns.”
“Miracle Method offers a warranty
on all refinished countertops, bathtubs, wall tile and fiberglass for a
$2.00 Jewelry—Fashion Jewelry At
Wholesale Prices
“Oh! Wow!” That’s what everyone
says the first time they walk through
the door of the $2.00 Jewelry store.
“It happens practically every time,”
shares Lisa Kanatzar, owner. “I love
to watch their expressions, as they
take in all the color and sparkle in
our store!”
Lisa and Jeff Kanatzar opened the
$2 Jewelry store, at 1929 SW Gage
Boulevard, last November. You’ll
find it tucked into the corner just
north of the Apple Market in
Seabrook Shopping Center. Lisa is a
REALTOR with The Home Shoppe
Realty company and Jeff is a real
estate investor.
“A friend in California introduced
us to this concept,” relates Jeff, “and
it has been a great success. We had a
Kiosk in Westridge Mall for about
four months, then we moved to this
permanent location.
“We are able to offer fashion jewelry at wholesale prices because of the
large volume we purchase from our
numerous vendors. In this current
economic environment, we’re offering people jewelry they can afford,
with quality that amazes.
“Our customers are delighted to
discover the quality of this jewelry,”
says Lisa. “I’m very selective...
ordering items I would personally
Jeff and Lisa Kanatzar, owners
wear. In fact, much of our merchandise could be found at other stores for
$5-to-$20-and up. Our jewelry features real stones, shells, glass beads
and nice chains. We also have designer-inspired handbags (which are so
popular we can hardly keep them in
stock) priced from $29.95 to $34.95,
and wallets at $14.95.
“New items arrive every week, and
we have at least 2,500 pieces in the
store at one time...a huge variety...of
every color imaginable!”
You must see this store for yourself!
It’s like a hidden treasure chest of
jewels. Be warned though...you’ll
want to go back again and again!
$2 Jewelry
1929 SW Gage
Open: Wed. thru Sat. from 10-5
785-271-6775
After
period of five years against adhesion failure,” adds Michael. “With
proper care, a refinished surface
will last 15 to 20 years.”
Be sure you take the time to look
at the interactive Miracle Method
Consumer Guide: http://www.miraclemethod.com/consumerguide.
The site will help you understand
more about surface refinishing and
why Miracle Method is considered
“the best in the industry.”
You may also want to check out
Miracle Method’s recent appearance on the NBC Today Show:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010miraclemethod/05todaysho
w/prweb3956204.htm.
Call Miracle Method today!
785-235-3225
See their web site:
www.miraclemethod.com.
About
Topeka Today!
Topeka Today! is a totally
marketed publication for Topeka
area independent businesses and
organizations. Published bimonthly, it gives those who have
a product or service the opportunity to tell their story in a unique
and entertaining format.
Topeka Today! targets the
market through Direct Mail—
one of the most effective ways to
reach consumers. By using
Topeka Today! as their personal
newsletter, many businesses are
able to consolidate their efforts
to reach 30,000 homeowners and
over 2,000 businesses and professional offices.
If you want people to get all the
facts about your business, product
or service, let Topeka Today!
assist you with your advertising
needs.
Contact: Gary or Sherrie Dick
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P.O. Box 67441
Topeka, KS 66667
785-273-3437
email: topekatoday@cox.net
web: www.topekatoday.biz
Topeka Welcomes Sunny Street Café
reputation for great food and good
franchise support. I attended their
training sessions and we held our
Grand Opening here, on May 25th.
“We want people to understand
that we are not a ‘fast food’ chain.
All of our food is cooked fresh toorder. It takes a little longer than
the pre-cooked fast food chains
that people are used to. We are a
family restaurant offering many
breakfast selections, plus a variety
Sunny Street’s Grand Opening May 25th of sandwiches and fresh salads.
90% of our meals are served within
For breakfast or lunch—dine-in or
ten minutes after taking the order.
carry-out, Topeka’s new Sunny
And, believe me, the short wait is
Street CaféTM dishes up fresh,
worth the great taste.
wholesome food and embellishes it
“We offer in-house seating, drive
with friendly customer service.
through and carry-out service. We
“It was not my lifelong dream to
also have breakfast and lunch cateroperate a restaurant,” confides Paul
ing available for businesses, parties
Jensen who, along with his wife
or family gatherings. ”
Rockee, owns and operates Sunny
If you love breakfast, you’ll love
Street CaféTM. “I was in the apartthe café’s impressive selection of
ment restoration business in Tucson,
delectable breakfast items. Try
AZ. I’d purchased this property as
some of their mouth-watering “fill
an investment, with the intention of
the plate” pancakes such as whole
leasing it to a fast food company.
wheat, blueberry, chocolate chip or
When that didn’t come about,
(maybe your new favorite) Bananas
Rockee and I decided that we could
Foster.
operate a restaurant as well as...or
Plan to stop by the Sunny Street
maybe better...than anyone.
CaféTM soon—at 2135 SW Gage
“I researched businesses, looking
Boulevard. They’re open every day
for something not currently in
from 6:30AM to 2:30PM. Call 785Topeka, and decided on the Sunny
215-8877 for carry-out or catering.
Street CaféTM because they had a
TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Page 9
Banner Mobility Introduces Turning
Automotive Seating And Lift-Up Seats
Looking For A Way To Improve
Productivity In Your Workplace?
“People with limited mobility have
struggled for years
with the turning,
twisting and climbing
required to get in or
out of their vehicle.
And,
high-riding
vehicles such as minivans, SUVs and pickup trucks have also
presented the added
challenge of a formidable first
step,” says Rex Fox, owner of
Banner Mobility Resources, Inc.
“Today, however, there is a revolutionary solution to those problems! We are very pleased to be
able to offer the ‘Turning Automotive Seating’ (TAS) by Bruno.
“With the TAS system, entering
and exiting a vehicle can now be
done easily and safely. For higher
vehicles, the seat will rotate, come
out of the vehicle, and lower down
toward the ground. For regularheight vehicles, the seat simply
rotates out over the door sill.
“Bruno has put years of research
and engineering into this remarkable
product. The unit is constructed so
that it can be mounted on almost
any type of vehicle and, in most
cases, it can be re-installed in the
If your employees are not functioning as well as you’d like, call offices
thatwork, at 5646 SW 29th in
Barrington Village, and let Lynne
Marshall and Burney Van Stone tackle your problem.
Lynne has worked in the office furniture industry for 19 years, and is
specially trained in the ergonomic
environment. “Ergonomics refers to
the needs that should be considered
when designing or arranging things,
so that people will interact most
effectively and safely,” explains
Lynne. “It plays a huge role in productivity.
“Whether it’s a home or business
office, the ergonomic environment
includes lighting, desks, keyboards,
chairs and more. Burney, who is an
extremely talented designer, and I
work together to make offices totally
workable, beautiful, and ergonomically sound. As sales partners with
Indoff we have nationwide buying
power, with access to the finest office
furniture and systems available.
“For years we’ve been helping our
customers improve their productivity
with office environments that complement their corporate cultures and meet
their personal technological needs. We
can design an office from the groundup, advise on space planning, locate
next vehicle. No
structural modifications are required,
so it will not affect
the vehicle’s resale
value.
“We also carry
Bruno’s new LiftUp seat, which is
powered by five
separate electric
motors to provide
an array of functions: forward/aft
seat movement, rotation/raising and
lowering outside the vehicle—and
seat recline to provide extra headroom.”
Remember, up to $1,000 is available to help pay for your TAS
through Mobility Reimbursement
Programs, and up to a $1,200 rebate
when purchasing a new vehicle.
For service after the sale, it pays
to buy locally. Ask about multi purchase discounts. Visit Banner
Mobility Resources, Inc. at 231 SE
53rd Street...open Mon.-Fri. from
9AM to 5PM. Call 785-235-3070.
For more information, check:
www.bannermobility.com
www.bruno.com
www.pviramps.com
www.trustram.com
www.trustlift.com
Burney Van Stone and Lynne Marshall
ergonomically correct office furnishings, and help with decor.”
In the officesthatwork gallery/
showroom/retail store, you will find
an array of office furniture as well
as a huge selection of beautiful
handwoven 100% wool Oriental
Rugs. They also feature many contemporary paintings by artist, Rich
Thibodeau, and participate in
Topeka’s First Friday Art Walk.
If you have an employee who is
experiencing discomfort in his or
her work space, Lynne will provide
an analysis at no charge and recommend a solution.
Call Lynne or Burney at 785-3544170. For more information, and
gallery viewing, see their web site:
www.burneyvanstone.com.
Attend i.h.s. salon’s Open House And See Their Spectacular Make-Over!
always willing to work around our
“We are very excited to announce
schedules. All 4 of my family memour salon’s major remodeling project
bers have been clients of Debbie’s
is complete,” says Jody Roberts,
for over 20 years. You can even
owner of the i.h.s. salon (Indian Hills
shop the Gift Boutique while getStyling Salon). “I have purchased all
ting pampered.”
new equipment, changed the decor
~~~ Jon & Kelli McKenzie
style and colors, even painted the
“My appointment at i.h.s. salon
vinyl floor to resemble ceramic tile.
means I will be welcomed into a
A complete ‘make-over’! Our goal is
relaxing environment. I love hair
to create a relaxing atmosphere with
style change & my desire for a
a more trendy style. We are in a profrequent ‘new do’ is always met
fession that is ever-changing, and we
with a great ‘can do’ attitude
must also make changes in our suralong with instructions to dupliroundings.
cate and maintain it.”
“We invite everyone to attend our
Back,
standing:
Jody
Roberts,
Rita
Chapman,
Pat
~~Naomi Frantzen CRTS—BeauOpen House on July 11th from 2-toLightle,
Pam
Metzger,
Debbie
Brady,
Kathi
Heiniger.
tiful Spaces Relocation Services
5PM. We want to show off our totally
Seated
L-R:
Crystal
Montgomery
&
Denise
Issitt
“I love my monthly hour at i.h.s.
new, updated look, and we’ll have
salon.
I learn something every visit,
furnishings
make
the
salon
even
more
refreshments and drawings for super
while
getting
gorgeous; from current
comfortable
and
welcoming.”
gifts such as personal make-overs!”
events
to
beauty
tips. Jody & her staff
~~~
Cynthia
Sheppeard,
Attny—
“i.h.s. salon offers a fabulous, honWeathers,
Riley
&
Sheppeard.
makes
every
client
feel like family.”
est to goodness pedicure! Denise takes
~~Helen
Crow,
Realtor—Kirk
& Cobb.
her time rather than rushing you
“Since I was 3, I have been a regu“The
saying,
‘You
do
business
with
through like so many places who claim
lar client of i.h.s.salon—that’s 32
those
that
do
business
with
you,’is
what
years! My Mom & I still go there and
to offer ‘spa pedicures.’ I love every
led me to i.h.s. salon. On my first visit,
now I take my two little girls. I can’t
second of my relaxing pedicures with
Jody introduced me to Pat & she has
imagine going anywhere else. Jody
Denise & especially look forward to
been cutting my hair since. Staying on
and her staff even styled my hair and
the foot massage!”
the cutting edge of business trends is the
my bridesmaids’ for our wedding. It’s
~~~ Stephanie Stromgren—
reason for the salon’s recent upgrades.”
nice
to
visit
a
salon
where
everyone
Prairie Trading Company
~~~ Kurt J. Bossert
knows
who
you
are
and
where
you
feel
“My husband, 2 children and I have
“i.h.s.
salon makes me feel welcomfortable
taking
your
children.”
enjoyed getting great hair care at i.h.s.
comed
&
at
home. Pam always works
Noelle
Resch—Cath.Lab
Tech,
~~~
salon for many years. The care and
me
in
when
I need my hair cut on a
Stormont-Vail
attention their staff gives each of us is
whim.
Between
my daughter and her
“The
staff
at
i.h.s
.salon
is
friendly
and
always just right. The new look and
bridesmaids we took over the entire
salon on her wedding day. I always
leave feeling good about myself.”
~ Lynette Glotzbach RN—St. Francis
“i.h.s. salon is a comfortable salon
with friendly stylists. Thanks Rita for
30 years of hair care.”
~~~ Naomi Kelly, Owner/ Operator—
Tortilla Jack, Inc.
“I’ve been a client of i.h.s. salon
for nearly 20 years. The recent
‘facelift’ makes the salon aesthetically pleasing. The staff goes out of
their way to provide a warm &
friendly atmosphere; listening to
your triumphs and tragedies & giving care and concern. Thanks Jody. I
look forward to the next 20 years.”
~~~ Linda Thomas
“For over 15 years I’ve been visiting
i.h.s. salon for my hair & nail care.
Kathi and all the stylists treat their
clients like family...they truly care
about us. They have fun on Halloween,
root for their favorite teams & share
a true companionship. The salon
welcomes all generations of clients.”
~~~ Judy K. Thomas, VP-Investments—Wells Fargo Advisors
Call i.h.s.salon, at 5123 SW 29th,
for an appointment—785-273-1999,
and stop by to meet everyone at their
Open House, July 11th! See their
new web site: www.ihssalon.com.
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TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Heights Chiropractic Wants To “Get
You Back To Doing What You Enjoy”
“When there is no interference, our
nervous system controls the healthy
function of virtually every cell, tissue, organ and system in our bodies,”
explains Dr. Connie Lang, D.C.,
B.C.A.O., owner of Heights Atlas
Orthogonal Chiropractic Clinic.
“Since the spinal nerves directly link
the brain to the rest of the body, many
ailments are a result of improper
nerve flow due to misalignment of
the vertebrae.
“Our goal is to help people who are
hurting get back to doing what they
enjoy, whether it’s gardening, bicycling, playing with the grandkids—or
whatever. We use a computerized
analysis and treatment system called
the ProAdjuster, which provides the
highest degree of accuracy in helping
to fine tune the nervous system. The
treatments do not cause any discomfort...there is no twisting, turning or
‘popping,’ of the body. The patient
experiences only a light tapping sensation while the instrument is directed up and down the spine. Seated
comfortably in a chair, anyone (from
newborn to elderly) can be treated
safely and gently.
“The ProAdjuster enables us to
analyze and treat the dysfunctional
segments of the spine and then reanalyze. This pre and post data is
Dr. Connie administers ProAdjuster
treatment to patient
very beneficial in overseeing the
patient’s course of care.
“Adjusting the vertebra back into
correct alignment removes interference to the nervous system, which
enables the body to restore itself to
optimum health. Most people
notice a difference in how they feel
after just one session.”
Find out how ProAdjuster technology can help you. Call for an
appointment with Dr. Connie Lang,
or Stacy Struble-Landis D.C.,
B.C.A.O. Heights Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Clinic, at 3444
SE 6th Ave., is located at the corner
of SE Rice Road and 6th. Call 785354-8909. Their website is:
www.heightsaochiropractic.com
It’s A Sign Of Love!
“It was a mom doing a good job.
Then, it just grew,” says Rev. Jim
Bender, pastor of Faith Lutheran
Church in Topeka. He is referring to
the on-going deaf ministry at Faith,
headed by Deb Hale—and how
important it has become for deaf
persons in our community.
Deb Hale learned sign language
more than 20 years ago to communicate better with her deaf son, David,
when he was a child. Then, she took
him to church and “signed” the service to him. “I wanted my son to
know Jesus,” says Deb, “and this
was the way it was going to happen.”
As David grew older, Deb began to
sign at the front of the church, not
just for David, but for others who
might be interested. Today, Faith
Lutheran Church is known as a place
where deaf people are welcome, and
where they can become integrated
into worship services.
Statistics show that there are more
than three million deaf people in the
U.S., and 95-to-98% of them are
unchurched. “The the mission field
is enormous,” Deb says. “We
believe there are about 400 deaf
people in Topeka, and we want very
much to let them know about our
services. I, and my daughter-in-law,
Sara Hale, provide ASL (American
Sign Language) interpretation each
Enjoy Topeka’s Finest Sushi Bar
“We have the only
yellow tail is all fresh
private Sushi Room in
and never frozen.
Topeka,” states sushi
“SAKURA’s Sushi
chef, Takayoshi, at the
Bar provides the perSAKURA Japanese
fect opportunity to
Restaurant in Barintroduce family and
rington Village. “The
friends to the great
room is very up-scale
taste of sushi. If anyone
and attractive, comis hesitant about eating
plete with fresh flowraw fish, we have
ers on every table—
many items on the
and our sushi menu is
menu that are cooked.
the largest in the state.”
“Our special Tatami
Takayoshi is the only
Room is modeled
Japanese sushi chef in
after traditional dining
Takayoshi - Sushi Chef
Topeka. He trained in
in a Japanese home.
Japan and has worked in Topeka for
Guests are asked to remove their
over 15 years. Takayoshi was emshoes and they may sit cross-legged
ployed at Kiku’s, in Topeka, before
on pillows, or let their legs drop
moving to SAKURA’s.
down in the recessed floor area. It
“We have kept the same traditionprovides a great atmosphere and a
al sushi items as the former Shogun
fun way to enjoy sushi.
restaurant offered,” says Takayoshi.
“We invite guests to dine with us
“However, We have expanded our
at SAKURA’s from 4:30PM to 10PM
menu to provide an even larger variMon.-Sun. On Fri., Sat. and Sun.
ety, and additional items are coming
we’re open from 11:30AM until
soon. We currently offer over 40
10PM. We suggest calling for reserdifferent sushi rolls and over 25
vations, especially on Father’s Day.
varieties of fresh fish. Of course, I
Also, call early to reserve any party
can prepare anything a customer
dates. Our two dining rooms can
desires.
accommodate twenty people in one,
“As sushi lovers know, the key to
and 40 in the other with seating for
delicious sushi is freshness. We fly
8-to-10 guests at each grill table.”
Call the SAKURA Japanese
in our fresh fish directly from
Restaurant at 785-271-7878.
Hawaii. Our tuna, salmon and
T h e re ’s A Ne w B o a t I n Tow n !
Sunday in the 9:30 service at Faith.
And, Deaf Church services are held
the third Sunday of each month at
3PM, led by Pastor Paul Tessaro...
with Bible study and fellowship
time following. Pastor Paul is from
Clay Center. He was minister at a
deaf church in Memphis and is fluent in ASL.”
A Deaf L.I.T.E.S. (Lutherans
Inspiring Training Equipping &
Serving) Workshop is being held
June 10-13, at Faith. It is an intensive, emersion program for Deaf,
Hard of Hearing and Hearing People.
Meals and housing are included in
the cost. If scholarship assistance is
needed, contact: Pastor Mike
Herzberg at 316-253-8695 or
mandm@mpdnet.com. Late registrations are being accepted.
For more information, contact
faithluthdeaf@yahoo.com. Faith
Lutheran Church is at 1716 SW
Gage Blvd. Call 785-272-4214.
Picture a “cute as a puppy” miniversion of a big pontoon boat.
That’s a Mitey-Toon! It’s a new
boat in town—and it’s fun and
affordable.
The Mitey-Toon has an extremely
quiet electric motor that doesn’t
emit pollution. That makes it the
perfect craft for a romantic evening
on the lake, enjoying the scenery...
or, you could put it easily into a
farm pond for some great fishing.
The two-passenger Mitey-Toon is
made by Northern Exposure Manufacturing in Duluth, Minnesota. It is
just 10 feet 7 inches overall, with a
six-by-eight foot deck. It features a
Bimini top (sunshade canopy) two
premium seats, a built-in table with
cup holders, a 55-lb thrust Minkota
electric motor, an on-board battery
charger, running lights and carpeted
deck. Options include: 4-passenger
set-up, custom trailer, dual battery
with switch, solar charger and custom boat cover.
The local Mitey-Toon reps are
Doug Flair and Marilyn Rowland.
“We saw this little gem while visiting relatives in Wisconsin, and
bought it on the spot,” says Doug.
“We’ve enjoyed our Mitey-Toon so
much, we decided to introduce it to
others. We’ve spent many relaxing
evenings on our Mitey-Toon on
The two-passenger Mitey-Toon
Lake Shawnee...it’s a ‘small lake
boat,’ perfect for Lake Shawnee or
Lake Sherwood, here in Topeka.
“The Mitey-Toon only weighs
about 250 pounds, so even a compact car can pull it. And, it’s so simple to load and unload it’s easy to
take it out on the lake for just an
hour or two, with no hassle. The
battery is all charged, so there’s no
gas to buy...just plug it in when you
get home and unplug it when you
want to go.
“This is a great time to get a
Mitey-Toon. The regular retail price
is $3,295—but right now, the ‘summer special’ is just $2,995!”
Demonstrations on Lake Shawnee
are available with an appointment.
Call Doug at 231-8334, or Marilyn
at 806-3049 or 785-267-4245. Just
be prepared...a Mitey-Toon (like a
puppy) is hard to resist!
TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Friends University Topeka Introduces
New Master Degree Program
“Our exciting new Master of Global
Leadership and Management (MGLM) program is designed for business
people who are challenged with growing worldwide competition and the
necessity to deal effectively with international business issues,” shares
Hilary Peguero, Site Director for
Friends University Topeka. “It will
develop leaders with a global perspective, cross-cultural business skills and
social responsibility. Complex business skills will be taught, and students
will analyze the impact of globalization on domestic businesses and consider successful practices of meeting
the challenges of global business leadership and management. The program
will conclude with a one-week study
abroad at an international company,
which students will have been working with throughout their program.
Now is the time to enroll in the new
MGLM program. It is scheduled to
begin in November.
“Several bachelor degree completion
programs will also be available this
fall: The Bachelor of Business
Administration in Accounting (which
presents courses that meet the KS
State Board of Accountancy’s criteria
to count toward the CPA Exam), the
Bachelor of Science in Organizational
Management and Leadership (OML),
Students at Friends University Topeka
and the Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management. Our Associate level program,
offering classes every eight weeks,
begins again in August and then in
October.”
Classes meet just one evening per
week from 6PM to 10PM for approximately 18 months for undergraduate programs and 24 months for
graduate programs. Registration
for classes is currently underway.
Call Megan Skaggs or Dorothy
Karnowski at 785-272-9595 for full
details, or, check out the website at:
www.friends.edu.
Friends University Topeka is
located at 2820 SW Mission Woods
Drive in the Mission Woods Office
Park at SW 29th & Urish Rd.
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Eyewear Unique Has New Owner
Eyewear Unique is an upscale
optical boutique, located in the
Gage Village Shopping Center, at
the intersection of Huntoon and
Gage. The new proprietor, Eric
Enns, wants to continue the tradition of quality and service their customers have come to trust.
“Eyewear Unique has been serving Topekans since 1975 with
exclusive lines of designer frames,
and we plan to continue to stay a
step ahead of others in eyewear
fashion,” shares Amber Tritt, store
manager. “We provide in-house prescription lens fulfillment and offer
many styles and lines of prescription, reading and sunglass frames
that are not available anywhere else
in Topeka. Brands that are exclusive
to our store include Face a Face,
Robert Marc, Freudenhaus and l.a.
Eyeworks. Plus, we carry other popular favorites such as Silhouettes
and Bevel spectacles.
“We handle the style and type of
eyewear people would expect
to find only in upscale boutiques in cities such as
New York or L.A. We
specialize in high quality
merchandise...most of our
designer frames are made
of pure Titanium, sterling silver and cotton-based plastic.
“Our goal is to help customers
look their best with face-flattering
frames, and we’re happy to assist
people in finding ‘that perfect
frame’ they will love.
“Color is really prominent right
now in frames, and the current trend
is toward the vintage/retro look.
Classic round frames are back, as
well as the ‘Jackie O’ look and
‘Aviator’ frames for men.
“We invite our loyal customers, as
well as those who haven’t visited us
before, to stop in soon! Now is the
time to pick out sensational summer
sunglasses from our new Oakley &
RayBan collections!”
Eyewear Unique is located at 4008
SW Huntoon, in the Gage Village
Shopping Center. Please call for
store hours: 785-271-7356. See
their web site:
www.eyewearuniquetopeka.com.
Topeka’s Finest Delicatessen Now Offers PT’s Coffee & Breyers Ice Cream
“We are like no other business in
Topeka,’ says Sandi Wilber, co-proprietor of Ice & Olives in Thunderbird Square, at SE 29th and Croco
Road. “We offer ‘daily deli fare’ as
well as upscale foods and grocery
items like Wheatfields’ bread, condiments and local Iwig milk. We also
have a comfortable dining area and
award-winning local PT’s coffee and
other specialty drinks in our Java
Bar. Ice & Olives is like an ‘old
world’ deli, which might be found in
New York or other urban areas.”
An exciting new offering in the
Java Bar at Ice & Olives is handscooped Breyers ice cream. Located
right across from the new ball diamonds at Lake Shawnee, it’s a great
place to celebrate your team’s victory with a creamy cone or other cool
drink. “We’ve expanded our drink
selection to include smoothies and
protein shakes,” says Sandi. “With
the increased activity around the lake
and ball fields, more and more people are looking for health drinks.
These taste wonderful and are a cool
alternative to the standard primo
espresso and other coffee drinks.
“Ice & Olives is the perfect place to
relax and meet friends. We start the
coffee brewing at 6AM, and early risers come in to enjoy one of our delicious signature breakfast sandwiches
or grab a ‘to go’ muffin or cinnamon
roll. We also serve a special Sunday
brunch once a month from 11AM to
2PM. (See our website for exact dates
and monthly menu.) This has become
very popular, so reservations are recommended.
“Ice & Olives is Topeka’s cook-out
headquarters. Although we don’t sell
grills, we have everything else that’s
needed for a great summer BBQ. We
specialize in sauces, rubs and marinades. Complete the cookout with
deli items such as garden salads,
chipotle pasta, marinated six bean
salad or red-skinned potato salad. In
our freezer, we have tortilla-encrusted Tilapia, shrimp, quail, duck and
buffalo burgers—and Boars’ Head
food. Check the menu on their webbrats and smoked sausages in the
site, and call your order in to have it
deli case. Plus, we’ve just added
ready to pick up. They also prepare
Black Angus 1/3 pound burgers and
a selection of ‘dry aged’
meat & cheese or
steaks which have a betantipasto trays for
ter, beefier taste than ‘wet
parties or business
aged’ steaks found at
meetings, and delivmost grocers. For a really
er a Corporate Box
memorable
cook-out,
Lunch program for
choose a dry-aged USDA
groups of 8 or more.
Choice strip or ribeye.
Everything is pre“Summertime is also
pared fresh, the
the time to get out of the
morning of your
hot kitchen and enjoy
event to maintain
sandwiches of cold-cuts
the highest quality.
and sliced cheeses from
It’s fun to visit Ice
Ice & Olives’ deli. We
& Olives. It’s like an
feature a wide variety of
old-fashioned corner
Select a ‘dry-aged’
Boars’ Head brand meats,
market and you
USDA Choice steak
including Italian morwon’t find a more
for your next cookout
tadella, cappacola and
unusual selection of
Genoa salami. We also have specialspecialty foods. If you’ve never been,
ties like olives stuffed with cheeses,
stop in to have lunch and browse the
peppers or garlic sold in bulk or by
store while you enjoy a cup of java,
the jar. Sit under an umbrella on our
smoothie or ice cream cone.
patio or in the cool dining area and
Ice & Olives is at SE 29th and
enjoy a made-to-order gourmet
Croco Rd. in Thunderbird Square.
sandwich or Panini, or lighter fare
The Java Bar opens at 6AM Mon.such as a Ploughman’s Platter or
Sat.; the Deli and Market area at
cheese board.”
8AM. Extended summer closing
If you’re heading to Lake Shawnee
times are posted on their website:
for a picnic, a walk, or to dangle a
www.IceAndOlives.com. Join their
fishing line, stop at Ice & Olives and
fan base on facebook or call anylet them pack a “to go” box lunch.
time for more information or to
It’s a healthy alternative to fast
place an order—785-215-8460.
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TOPEKA TODAY!
June/July 2010
Oriental Express Restaurant Has New
Expanded Menu!
The Oriental Express Restaurant, at 5954 SW 29th Street,
now offers a larger variety of
dishes than ever before.
“If anyone has been craving
authentic Thai food, we can now
satisfy those appetites, with our
A sampling of
expanded Lunch Menu,” says
just some of
restaurant
manager,
Moon.
Oriental
Express’s
“Along with our selection of
delicious
new
Chinese, Japanese and Korean
menu
offerings
food, we are now serving Pad
Thai, Drunken Noodles, Red Curry
“Our restauand Yellow Curry—all with the cusrant is open
tomer’s choice of Chicken, Beef or
daily from 11AM to 9PM. Our huge
Shrimp! We have other new specials
menu offers so much variety there’s
as well, such as Green Bean Chicksomething for everyone, which
en or Shrimp. Our lunch menu feamakes us a great place to bring the
tures new simplified pricing, too:
whole family.
Chicken dishes are $5.59, Beef
“Stop in and try something special
dishes are $5.79 and Shrimp and
from our very popular Sushi Bar,
Triple offerings are $5.99.
and pick up one of our ‘Take Out’
“Our lunch specials are served
menus, which also lists our many
from 11AM to 3PM Monday through
Catering options. We cater with
Saturday, and we believe they’re the
Party Tray appetizers, Sushi, and a
best in Topeka. They come with
very nice variety of our Korean,
fried or steamed rice and an egg roll
Japanese and Chinese entrées.”
or crab rangoon—plus a choice of
You can also call ahead and pick up
Egg Drop, Hot & Sour or Wonton
dinner on the way home from work.
soup! That’s a lot of delicious food
The Oriental Express Restaurant,
at a very economical price! (Be sure
at 5954 SW 29th Street, offers dineto ask for a Frequent Customer
in, carry-out, delivery and driveLunch Card, so you can earn a
through service. Call 785-271FREE lunch!)
2308.
Midwest Martial Arts Karate Kid Classes
“The new Karate Kid movie is
coming out this summer and will
undoubtedly spark an increased
interest in martial arts,” says
Ronnie Moore, owner of Midwest Martial Arts in the
Fairlawn Plaza Mall. “The movie
has a positive message about self
discipline and self respect.
“At Midwest Martial Arts, we
teach more than self defense.
Learning karate is a great way for
a child to keep active, both physically and mentally. Karate helps develop
motivation, self esteem, respect for
others, cardio-respiration endurance,
flexibility and muscular enhancement. Plus—our ‘karate kids’ make
new friends and have a lot of fun.
“Enrollment is now underway for
new Summer classes, including new
morning hours for youth. We
encourage students to sign up for
our Beginners program. If they
wish, new students can make an
appointment for a free trial class.
Trials for ages four through nine are
held at Noon on Saturdays; ages ten
through teen are at 1:15PM.
“Our Black Belt club is made up
of students hoping to achieve a
Black Belt in karate, and we also
have our Leadership program consisting of Jr. Black Belts whose goal
it is to reach the second or third
degree Black Belt.
“Karate teaches youngsters
lessons in leadership and helps them
stay grounded throughout their
school years and into adulthood.
“I have students who started with
me when they were four and stayed
with the program through high
school. Many of them have told me
that they learned the importance of
self control through karate, which
helped them stay away from the
temptations that confronted them in
high school and college.
“Parents have reported that their
children have learned to stay
focused and that they have more
confidence and are better coordinated. As a result, their studies have
also improved.”
For new Summer classes, call
Ronnie Moore at Midwest Martial
Arts, Inc. in Fairlawn Plaza Mall—
785-228-3804.
Elite Private Care Knows “There’s No
Place Like Home”
“As a parent of a child with special needs, I understand the importance of finding the right person to
care for a loved one. My commitment to our clients is to provide
them with the highest quality care
and to help them maintain independence while we assist them
with their daily living activities,”
says Arlene Pratt, owner of Elite
Private Care.
“Elite Private Care, Inc. is locally owned and operated right here
in Topeka. We are also members of
the Topeka and Lawrence Chamber
of Commerce and currently offer
our services throughout Shawnee,
Douglas, Jefferson, Osage, Jackson,
Franklin,
Wabaunsee
and
Pottawatomie counties.
“We have recently acquired a ‘lift
van’ in Topeka, for taking clients to
appointments, getting groceries or
just getting them out of the house to
see beautiful scenery.
“We offer a variety of non-medical
services tailored to each client’s
personal needs with no minimum
requirements. Clients are able to
save money by using our services
only when they need us the most. If
someone needs help getting their
day started, assistance with bathing
Rhonda, Arlene & Barbara
or with household chores, etc., we
are pleased to do this with no extra
charges. Clients use our services on
an ‘as needed’ basis.
“Our services are available from
one-to-twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week, as well as holidays. We take pride in assisting all
of our clients in staying in their own
homes. There’s no place like
home!”
To learn more about Elite Private
Care, please give Arlene Pratt a call
at 785-806-8119 or Rhonda May
at 785-806-9873—and make your
life easier today.
Elite Private Care is also looking
for experienced caregivers in the
Lawrence area.
Create Your Own Delicious Rainbow!
Have you ever tasted a
Rainbow? You can! Just
stop by Straight Water at
10th and Gage in Fleming
Place and choose your own
three flavors of GENUINE
Hawaiian Shave Ice to
make whatever color of
the rainbow you want!
Sandra and Glenn
Sanders, Straight Water
owners, serve Hawaiian Shave Ice
all year long. “Our flavors are
EXTREME,” says Sandra. “Your
first taste will make your taste buds
explode! When someone takes their
first bite, their eyes get real big and
they usually say, ‘Wow! That’s
REALLY good!’
“We carry 21 flavors, including
bodacious banana, tiger’s blood (one
of our best sellers), watermelon, cotton candy, passion fruit, margarita
and blue raspberry—just to name a
few. Popular rainbow flavors are
blue raspberry, watermelon and
banana, which magically creates the
beautiful red, orange, yellow, green
and blue colors of the rainbow. Of
course people can select their own
combinations, such as mango, pina
colada and luscious lime! Those
aren’t bad either! (Yum!)
“What makes our Shave Ice so special is that we use Straight Water’s
pure ice, and our shaver
shaves the ice like snow, so
the flavors stay on the top
and don’t sink to the bottom of the cup. Prices are
$1.50, $2.50 and $3.50.
Extra flavors are 50 cents
for two and $1.00 for
three—to create the luscious rainbow.
“Each summer we participate in the Shawnee Public
Library kids’ reading program. The
more a child reads, the bigger the
reward....and we’re told that our
Straight Water coupon for a free
Hawaiian Shave Ice is the absolute
favorite of all the rewards!”
Straight Water, across the street
from Gage Park, is open 9 to 6 Mon.Fri. and 9 to 4 on Saturday. Call 785273-3988. Their web site is:
www.straightwater.com.
Order your favorite-flavored rainbow