If You`ve Been Wondering If Jazzercise Is For You

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If You’ve Been Wondering If Jazzercise Is For You—Why Not Try A FREE Class?
or manager from 8AM to 8PM seven
days a week, and we’re the only ones
who answer the phones.
• We have a helpful, trained staff and
very friendly participants.
• Most of all—you’ll have the time
of your life!
“Mention reading this article at
your FREE class and, if you register
at your free class, you’ll receive $20
OFF a two-month or more purchase!
Plus, the first 20 new customers to
register will also receive a free
Personal Touch Class (a $25 value)!
Getting started is easy, just come in
15 minutes before class and we’ll get
you acquainted.”
Another “plus” is—the more fun
you have when you exercise, the
more you’ll exercise, and the better
you’ll feel. Call 785-383-3831 today,
and get started at the Jazzercise
Fitness Center located in Fairlawn
Plaza Mall at 21st and Fairlawn
(behind Eagle Car Wash).
Check out the Jazzercise website:
www.jazzercise.com, then click on
“locate a class” for current class
schedules. You may also email Vicky
at: Jazzercisevicky@aol.com.
Valentine’s Day dinner out without having to worry about waiting,” said Diane
Hernandez, Dining Room Manager.
“This is the first time we’ve offered
Valentine’s Day reservations...now,
guests can select their choice of reservation times, and walk in without a wait!”
To make your reservation for Valentine’s Day, call Boss Hawg’s reservation line at 273-7300, ext. 27.
In addition to reservations, Boss
Hawg’s will also be offering red roses
and chocolates to all the ladies. And,
there will be four special meals you
can choose from for Valentine’s Day in
addition to the regular menu.
Pigskin’s Bar Manager, Luke Franzen,
is planning some great parties, specials
and giveaways for Fat Tuesday, Mardi
Gras and St. Patrick’s Day...Beer Tshirts, beads, neon signs, Boss Hawg
food certificates, Pigskin’s T-shirts, and
other fun prizes and drink specials!
March Madness is approaching fast, so
make plans NOW to be in Pigskin’s for
all the basketball excitement. Luke says,
“Get here early to get your favorite seat
in our bar, with more TV’s and the
Y Smoked Salmon, garden salad, green beans
Boss Hawg’s managers (L - R) Jerome
Elrod, Vikki Myers, Diane Hernandez
and Luke Franzen
largest bigscreen in Topeka! There are
even TVs in the bathrooms and on both
levels of our exciting multi-level bar.”
Luke is also planning a great Bracket
Game. Enter anytime after the brackets
are announced and before the tip off of
the first tournament game. First prize
will be $250 in Boss Hawg certificates.
Second prize: $150 in Boss Hawg certificates and third prize: $50 in Boss Hawg
certificates. Be in Pigskin’s for bracket announcements, and get your Ph.d in Bracketology...and win enough Boss Hawg certificates to eat free for a long time!
Catering season’s right around the corner,
so start planning your company picnics,
almondine, pasta salad, cornbread with honey
butter, cheesecake or other dessert, coffee, your
choice of any of our fine bottles of wine, and a rose
& chocolates for every lady.....$39.99 per couple
Y Babyback Ribs, garden salad, baked beans, cole
slaw, cornbread with honey butter, cheesecake or
other dessert, coffee, your choice of any of our fine
bottles of wine, and a rose & chocolates
for every lady....$49.99 per couple
Y Beef Tenderloin, garden salad, green beans
almondine, pasta salad, corn bread with honey
butter, cheesecake or other dessert, coffee, tea and
your choice of any of our fine bottles of wine
.....$59.99 per couple
Y Beef Tenderloin and Smoked Salmon, garden
salad, green beans almondine, pasta salad, cornbread with honey butter, cheesecake or other
dessert, coffee or tea, and your choice of any of
our fine bottles of wine.....$69.99 per couple
reunions, etc., and call Boss Hawg’s
early...they’re already getting bookings for May and June. Call them at
273-7300, ext 27 for help in planning
and catering your special event.
Boss Hawg’s Barbeque & Pigskin’s
Sports Bar are located in Brookwood
Shopping Center on SW 29th Street.
For information call
785-273-3437
Boss Hawg’s Offers Valentine’s Day Reservations & Special Menu
Boss Hawg’s is delighted to offer callBoss Hawg’s Valentine’s Day
in reservations for Valentine’s Day.
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Special Dinners for Two Y
“This is a wonderful way to enjoy
Topeka Today! is a marketed
publication. Statements
herein are not intended as
endorsements or claims
by the Editor/Publisher.
• We offer Bath & Body
Works products in our
restrooms.
• Blow dryers, curling
irons, hairspray, deodorant and more are available.
• We work out to current
music and artists.
• New music is added
every week.
• Lite options are shown
in all classes.
• Classes start at 5:30AM
and run until 9:30PM.
• We offer Personal Touch
Daughter/Mother Jazzercise Instructors
classes: A 30-minute
Shamara (Millard) Parre and Vicky Millard
intense toning workout
• Mats, weights and Xertubes are
with personalized instruction.
provided.
• Our full dance routines incorporate
Yoga, Pilates and Kickboxing.
• Lockers are available.
• Every workout is a CORE workout.
• Our center is kept clean by 30 ded• We have a fantastic child care room
icated staff members.
with handpicked attendants.
• We have a colorful, updated decor.
• We implement a reward system for
• Our floating/padded floor is easy
attending classes and for referrals.
on the feet and knees.
• Discounts are available on shoes,
• Our air is ozone purified and we
insoles, heart rate monitors and
have six high-powered ceiling fans
more.
for comfort.
• Students can speak with the owner
• Our sound system is awesome!
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“We still hear people voice the
question, ‘Is Jazzercise for me?’ ”
shares Vicky Millard, owner of the
Topeka Jazzercise Fitness Center.
“Young people suppose that
Jazzercise is ‘their mother’s old
workout regime.’ OR, those over 40
think that Jazzercise is just for very
young people! We tell them to come
join us for a FREE class and see for
themselves!
“The fact is: Jazzercise is for people of all ages, all sizes and all fitness levels...because everyone can
work at their own pace. It’s a lively
exercise routine that focuses on total
body fitness. And, here at our convenient location in Fairlawn Plaza
Mall, we offer many amenities and
services that most other clubs do not.
For instance:
• We do not have long term contracts.
• All of our instructors are certified
and they participate in continuing
education programs.
• We have a PA and an RN who are
instructors.
• We offer 40+ classes per week, and
people can attend as often as they
want to.
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Feb./March 2008
Mommy and Me At New Location
Mommy and Me is the first tenant to open in the new Burlingame
Crossing strip mall on the southwest corner of 29th and Burlingame
Rd. The store, in suite 500, was previously located (for 17 years) in
Shawnee Plaza on SE 29th.
“Our store was the first resale store
in Topeka to open in a strip mall and
provide an upscale shopping environment,” says owner, Karen
Shaffer. “At our new location we are
bigger and better than ever, with
3,300 square feet of space—making
us the largest children’s resale store
in northeast Kansas. We were able to
design the store’s layout to fit our
needs...giving us much more room
for our merchandise, large dressing
rooms and a nice play area with a
TV for children.
“Right now, we’re brimming with
a beautiful selection of spring and
summer fashions. All items are
organized and easy to get to, with
clean, wide maneuverable aisles.
“We carry all sizes of maternity
wear, and children’s sizes from
newborn to size junior 1 in girls,
and 18-20 in boys. We also offer a
large selection of baby equipment
and new gift items, along with new
First Communion and flower girl
dresses and tuxedos.
“With the many recent recalls of
Part of the Mommy and Me team
toys and children’s products—we
continue to be a resource for parents
regarding child safety information.
We always have on file the most current information on government
recalls pertaining to children’s products. And, we can help parents identify recalled products.”
Mommy and Me has been offering
quality, affordable, gently used clothing, toys and accessories since 1991.
They are a member of the National
Association of Resale and Thrift
Shops, which assures you of their professionalism in the resale industry.
The store’s inventory is purchased
from customers who are paid immediately with cash or store credit. For full
details on buying days and requirements, as well as store hours see:
www.mommyandmetopeka.com, or
call them at 785-266-0375.
Robuck Jewelers Always Has The
Perfect Gifts For Special Occasions
“Nothing says ‘love’
Make Robuck
like fine jewelry, and we
Jewelers, at 845 N.
have the best variety
Kansas, your first stop
and best prices in the
when shopping for jewarea,” says Charlene
elry for any occasion.
Robuck of Robuck
They have exciting
Jewelers, at 845 North
new merchandise arrivKansas Avenue.
ing regularly, so stop in
“Our exclusive line of
often!
IJO Branding pieces
Robuck’s hours are
features many exciting
10:00 to 5:30 Mon-Fri.
new designs for 2008.
and from 10:00 to 3:00
We are the only jewelry
the first Saturday of
store in Topeka and the
each month. They buy,
surrounding area to An IJO Branding design sell and repair jewelry,
carry these beautiful items.
watches and clocks. Call 785-235“We now have the very popular
5616 or email them at:
Lorenzo line of sterling, 18K gold
crobuck@robuckjewelers.com.
and colored stone jewelry. Lorenzo
Their website is:
jewelry was in the Academy of
www.robuckjewelers.com.
Country Music Awards gift bags,
and the piece shown here was given
in the Grammy Awards gift bags.
“We are also the exclusive dealer
for the Forever 10 Diamond. Ten
hearts and arrows give this diamond
a unique brilliance that ‘outshines’
all others!
“For couples planning weddings,
we have a large selection of engagement and wedding rings. We can also
custom design rings to match an
existing engagement ring or design LORENZO Sterling Silver & 18K Gold
Green Amethyst pendant
rings for any special occasion.”
Seven Reasons Why You Should Shop At Slumberland Furniture
Bud Kottman, along with his wife
Treava, owns Slumberland Furniture at 1800 SW Wanamaker.
“We’ve designed our store to accommodate our customers,” says Bud,
“and developed at least seven reasons
why people should shop with us:
(1) With our large turnover, customers will always find a variety of
fresh new items to select from. We
truly try to find and offer unique
items that other stores do not carry.
Sometimes we have new products on
our floor up to three months before
they’re available in other stores. Our
store presents a full line of dining
room sets, sofas, room groupings,
occasional chairs, home office and
entertainment room furnishings...
and, of course, a full line of bedroom
furniture.
(2) Customers can enjoy their new
selections quicker. Some stores take 6to-8 weeks to get ordered items in.
When customers made purchases
here, in December, our records show
that in 96.4% of all the items ordered,
most were received in 3-to-4 days.
(3) We carry every major brand of
bedding: Sealy Posture-pedic;
Simmons Beautyrest; Sleep Number;
Stearns & Foster and Tempur-pedic.
We’re the only store around where
people can try out all the different
options...air, foam or coil mattresses
in about 10 minutes. That
means we give people back
their valuable time and save
them the price of gas it
would take to drive from
store to store.
(4) Slumberland is the
world’s largest La-Z-Boy
retailer...people will find a
bigger selection of La-ZBoy products here than
anywhere else.
(5) We understand that
price is important when
people purchase new items
for their homes. While many stores
concentrate on finding the cheapest
items to offer, we look for value.
(What good is it to pay $499 for a
new sofa if it’s of poor quality and
poor style?) At Slumberland, value
means we have the price points people are looking for, and they don’t
have to sacrifice style and quality.
(6) We eliminate the middlemen. A
few years ago many U.S. companies
started outsourcing manufacturing to
overseas companies. This made all
of those name brand companies that
we grew up with nothing more than
marketing companies, or ‘middlemen.’ Slumberland, on the other
hand, has a team that actually visits
all of these factories in an attempt to
find the items that give our customers
the best value. We buy directly from
these factories and eliminate the
middlemen, thereby reducing the
initial cost, so we can pass the savings on to our customers. When the
product is found at Slumberland,
customers can rest assured we have
already evaluated the value of that
piece in the marketplace. Customers
really do get it ‘factory direct,’ without the middle man or the mark-up.
(7) At Slumberland people can buy
with confidence. We have a ‘Satisfaction Guarantee,’ which means if
someone is not satisfied with their
furniture purchase we will correct
the problem or, within 30 days of
receipt, refund their money. (*Some
restrictions may apply.)”
Other reasons for shopping at
Slumberland that didn’t make
the “top seven” include: • Wide,
open aisles, so you can get from
one part of the store to another
with ease. • You’re treated as a
welcome guest...even offered a
cup of coffee or cold drink...and
the staff is always available to
answer questions. • They carry
many quality U.S.-made products. • And, they offer an “Advantage Club Rewards Program.” Ask for your free Club
card for some great perks!
“Slumberland Internet shopping is now available, too,” shares
Bud. “There are at least five bedroom and five dining room sets on
our website that aren’t available instore...and we’ll be adding more
items throughout the year. When a
product is ordered, it will come
directly to our Topeka store for free
delivery.
“Customer satisfaction is my number one goal. From 7AM to midnight,
anyone can contact me with a question or concern. My personal cell
phone number is listed on the front
door, and our invoice has my email.”
Slumberland Furniture is located at 1800 SW Wanamaker, next to
K-Mart. Call 785-271-7171 for
information, or visit their web site
at: www.slumberland.com.
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SAKURA Is Now Open For Lunch Seven Days A Week
Lunch From the Grill
Fried Rice.... ........... 3.50
with Shrimp.............. 6.95
with Steak............... 6.95
$1 for 1 piece of Nigiri
Hibachi Grill & Sushi
Tuna Roll................. 3.95
(Items Limited For Choosing)
(In: Fresh Tuna)
Make Your Valentine
Reservations Now!
Call 785-271-7878
California Roll............ 4.50
(In: Crab, Cucumber, Avocado).
Philadelphia Roll.......... 4.50
(In: Smoked Salmon, Cream cheese)
Unagi Roll................. 4.50
(In: Fresh Water Eel)
Alaska Roll................ 4.95
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(In: Smoked Salmon, Cream cheese-deep
fried Roll again with rice and seaweed)
SpicyTuna Roll............ 4.95
Teriyaki Chicken........... 7.95
Hibachi Shrimp............. 8.95
Teriyaki Steak............. 8.95
(In: Spicy Tuna mix, Cucumber)
Ebiten Roll................ 5.50
(In: Deep Fried Shrimp, Crab, Cucumber,
Avocado)
Kiku Roll.................. 5.50
You can also order from the Dinner Menu
(In: Salmon, Tuna, Red Snapper, Crab,
Cucumber, Avocado)
Sakura’s Sushi Bar
“We welcome guests to our beautiful SAKURA Japanese Restaurant,” says Xihui (pronounced SheKway) Feng, owner of Kiku’s in
Fairlawn Plaza, and the new
SAKURA’s, at 29th Street and
Arrowhead.
“We’ve designed a very unique
Japanese Decor, beginning with our
welcoming reception area. Our two
dining rooms can accommodate
twenty people in one, and 40 in the
other, with seating for 8-to-10 guests
at each grill table.
“We provide delicious food prepared in an entertaining style by our
well-trained chefs. As guests are
seated family-style around the grill
tables, we first serve an appetizing
light soup, then a house salad as the
entertainment begins with the chef
preparing the grill. He then proceeds
by cooking delectable fried rice and
fresh vegetables for each guest...then
artfully cooking the entrees fresh and
to the specifications of each customer’s order. Our menu includes
fresh beef, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes.
“SAKURA is located in the space
previously occupied by the Shogun
Restaurant. We have completely renovated and redecorated from top to
bottom. We kept Shogun’s fine chefs,
and they are now more in contact with
the customers. Our cooking style is
different than Kiku’s...mainly in the
sauces and grill temperatures.
Sushi Lunch Menu
Lunch: 11:30AM to 1:30PM
Dinner: 4:30PM to 10:00PM
Caterpillar Roll........... 6.50
(In: Crab, Cucumber
Out: Fresh Water Eel, Avocado)
Rainbow Roll.............. 6.50
(In:Crab, Cucumber, Avodado
Out: Salmon, Tuna, White Tuna, Red Snapper)
Shrimp Special........... 6.50
(In: Crab, Cucumber, Avocado
Out: Ebi Shrimp)
Yellowtail Special........ 6.95
(In: Crab, Cucumber, Avocado
Out: Yellowtail)
Spider Roll................ 6.95
(In: Soft Shell Crab, Crab, Cucumber,
Avocado)
Talented Chefs Entertain at the Grill Tables
“Our drink bar is stocked with a full
selection of wines and beers, and our
sake bar is especially appealing, with
iced sake by the bottle. The attractive
bottles are available in 12-to-22ounce sizes.
“We have the only private Sushi
Room in Topeka. It is very up-scale
and beautiful, complete with fresh
flowers on every table. Our sushi
menu is the largest in the state, and
our experienced and popular Sushi
Chef, Tac, can prepare anything a
customer desires.
“Our expanded menu includes
more appetizers...more salads...over
40 different sushi rolls and over 25
varieties of fresh fish. Traditional
Japanese dinners are also available
in the Sushi Room.
or let their legs drop down in the
recessed floor area. We think it
provides a fun, new experience
for people.
“We are now open seven days
a week. Our new hours are
11:30AM to 1:30PM for lunch and
4:30PM to 10:00PM for dinner.
Reservations are accepted.
“It is also important that people call us early if they wish to
reserve dates for parties.”
Guests in the Tatami Room
“Our Tatami Room is perhaps my
favorite. It is modeled after traditional dining in a Japanese home. Guests
are asked to remove their shoes and
they may sit cross-legged on pillows,
SAKURA Japanese
Restaurant
is located at 29th & Arrowhead in
Barrington Village Shopping Center.
Call 785-271-7878 for
reservations or more information.
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TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
Stitching Traditions Can Brighten
A Dreary Day!
“The Stitching Traditions team
has planned a fantastic schedule of
classes and fun events to cheer us
up even when dreary, wintery
weather seems to hang on,” says
Pat Schremmer, owner of Stitching
Traditions in Holliday Square.
“February and March classes
include the on-going Jinny Beyer
quilt club, Intermediate Free
Motion Machine Quilting, Pictures on Fabric classes, Rose Sampler Supreme, T-Shirt Quilt, and
Pajama Game and Flowing Colors
wall quilt classes—just to name a
few. Then, there’s our 6th annual
Mystery Quilting Retreat at The
Heritage Inn in Topeka—Feb. 29th
through March 2nd. (Be sure you’re
registered!) And, March 14th &
15th is our National Quilting Day
Sale with everything marked 20%
OFF—storewide! Plus the 10th
annual ‘Greater KC Shop Hop’ is
coming April 3-6!”
Need more cheering? Stop by the
shop to see their bright array of luscious, colorful fabrics! “We brought
back lots and lots of new items from
our recent trip to Market,” shares
Pat. “We have exciting new fabrics,
new books, patterns, tools and the
handiest new ‘must have’ notions.
Our objective is to make everyone’s
Stitching fun at Stitching Traditions
quilting experience friendly, fun
and fascinating. We like to share
our passion for quilting (and everything related) with everyone who
walks through our door!”
Be sure Stitching Traditions has
your current address...their Newsletters are packed with information
and valuable in-store Coupons.
Stitching Traditions Quilt Shop,
at 3005 SW Topeka Boulevard in
Holliday Square, is also Topeka’s
premier dealer of Husqvarna
Viking sewing machines. Their
new Sapphire 870 model has a sensor system, which makes it ideal
for machine quilting. Check out the
amazing features on these Viking
machines in their showroom. You
can even sew on one of the store
models just for fun. Call 785-2664130 for further information.
Shop Once More Decor For Fun
And Savings
“Our stock consists of
unique pieces with prices
that can’t be found in any
other store in the area,” says
Catherine (Cat) Gates,
owner of the up-scale consignment shop Once More
Decor. “Our good-looking,
once-loved furniture and
accessories range from fun
items, such as this high-style
leopard-print chaise lounge,
Cat “demos” leopard-print chaise
to very traditional sofas. Our
mattress. It also has two custom-destock changes on a daily basis, so we
signed side tables to match.
encourage shoppers to come in often
“In our selection of sofas we have
for first choice on the best buys!
a
beautiful, ivory Pennsylvania
“At this writing, we have a very
House
slightly curved sofa of ‘casucontemporary newly upholstered
al
elegance’
with an accompanying
black vinyl couch, love seat and
chair.
Another
soft, comfy sofa of
chair with ‘industrial’ trim—great in
dark
green
leather
would be perfect
a man’s office or den. We also have a
in
a
family
room.
black free-standing Bar with four
“One of our best buys is a nice parstools as a good match for the set.
quet-wood top table with four bar“Right now we have five vanities
rel-back chairs on coasters...great as
for bedrooms, including a ‘hollya dining room or game table.”
wood glam’ mirrored one. We also
Cat is always looking for new and
have three king-size headboard sets,
unusual items for the store, so call
including a unique four-poster Pennand let her sell your “once loved”
sylvania House bed and a metal garpieces—785-267-6342.
den-style foot and headboard. Our
Once More Decor is open
most unusual bed is a turn-of-thecentury black iron and brass head
Monday through Saturday at 3009
and footboard that has been customSW Topeka Boulevard in Holliday
made to accommodate a queen-size
Square Shopping Center.
Center For Manual Medicine Uses Ultrasound For Guided Injections
Here’s good news for people who
are suffering from muscle and joint
pain...there is no need to suffer any
longer! The Center For Manual
Medicine, at 21st and Fairlawn,
combines the services of Dr. Mark
Penn, a chiropractor, and Dr. Doug
Frye, a medical physician, to create a
one-of-a-kind treatment center.
“We have recently begun implementing ultrasound for diagnostic use
and guided injections,” says Dr. Frye.
“Ultrasound enables us to give an
accurate diagnosis and helps us guide
the injection needle to the correct target area, which provides much better
results for the patient. I believe we are
the only office offering this specific
service in the Topeka area.
“Local injections can be helpful to
treat musculoskeletal conditions
including tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, capsulitis and fasciitis.”
Cortisone injections are used for:
• Shoulder Tendonitis/Arthritis
• Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• DeQuervain’s Tennsynovitis
• Trigger Finger/Arthritis
• Ankle/Foot Tendonitis
• Plantar Fasciitis
“Local injections in the shoulder
can help speed recovery by reducing
pain and inflammation and improving range of motion,” explains
Dr. Frye using ultrasound injection
Dr. Frye. “We also offer Trigger
Point injections, Prolotherapy, as
well as Viscosupplementation Injections for chronic knee arthritis.
“Subacromial cortisone injections,
without the use of ultrasound, have
historically shown a low level of
accuracy (between 29% to 79%).
However, a recent study in the Journal
of Rheumatology showed a 35 point
improvement on a 100 point visual
analog scale with ultrasound guided
injections. In other words, a patient’s
chance for improvement is much
greater with the use of ultrasound.”
“I had a lot of pain in both feet for
years. I tried many different things
with no results. Dr. Frye did a series
of prolotherapy (using ultrasound
injections) and now I have almost no
pain. The results were great!”
J. S. - Topeka
“Many of our patients are experiencing similar results with this new
cutting edge technology,” Says Dr.
Frye. “We invite people to set an
appointment to see if we can assist
them in eliminating pain.
“We specialize in:
• Back and neck pain
• Pre and Post surgical rehabilitation
• Headache
• Hip and leg, ankle and foot pain
• Shoulder and arm pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendonitis/Bursitis
• Work/Auto/Sports injuries
• Chronic Pain/Fybromyalgia”
The clinic also has a fully-staffed
rehabilitation center. Exercise therapy is utilized at each visit to help
patients learn how to keep their
problem from returning
“For several years I had increasing pain in my lower back near the
hip. My GP said my hip was fine. I
had quit exercising and even walking
was quite painful. I went to Dr. Penn
and found it was my SI joint. With
physical therapy and education, I am
virtually pain free and back to working out. As a bonus, the metabolic
program they offer helped me lose 25
pounds and I am off one of my diabetic medications. I feel better than I
have felt in years.”
Iris Gomez - Topeka
Dr. Frye with his art work
If you’d like to find relief from
your muscle and joint pain, call The
Center For Manual Medicine at
5000 SW 21st Street today—785271-8100. Visit their website for
more information:
www.ctrmm.com
TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
Earn A FREE Lunch At Jade Garden!
“Our Monday through Saturday
lunch specials, served from 11AM to
3PM, are the best value in town,”
states Maggie Tang, restaurant manager of Jade Garden Chinese
Restaurant at 21st and Gage. “Our
luncheon combinations, which
include a luncheon entrée with fried
or steamed rice, choice of egg drop
or hot & sour soup and choice of
egg roll or crab rangoon, are priced
from only $5.25 to $5.75! Also, our
‘Lunch Punch Card’ lets diners enjoy
our delicious cuisine while they rack
up the credits to earn a FREE lunch!”
(Ask for the card at your next visit
and get it punched at lunch whenever you’re there!)
“We invite people to bring their
‘Honey’ here for a happy Valentine’s lunch or dinner. Our ‘Jade
Garden’s Dinner Special,’ for a minimum of two people, is just $11.99
per person. It includes a choice of
soup, a Jade Appetizer Tray, and
choice of one entrée per person with
eight delicious entrées to select from.
“Our full menu includes appetizers,
soups, traditional Chicken, Pork,
Beef and Seafood Chinese dishes,
Vegetarian Delights, Chinese Moo
Shus, Lo Mein, Chow Mein, Chop
Suey and much, much more.
“We also specialize in catering. Our
Party Tray Menu (for a minimum of
Lunch diners at Jade Garden
eight) includes 2-to-3 appetizers plus
3-to-5 entrées per person, depending
on which price range is selected.
“Our excellent chef cooks with only
the freshest, finest ingredients and
caters to customers’ desires. Our goal
is to provide a very satisfying and
memorable dining adventure. We
accomplish this with our pleasant
atmosphere, high quality flavorful
food, reasonable prices and prompt
service.”
Jade Garden Chinese
Restaurant is open seven days a
week and offers delivery service
with a $15 minimum order. Order $35
or more and get a free 2-liter soft
drink and six wings (honey or regular). Or, call 271-2038 and pick up
your order at their drive-thru window. Their website is:
www.jadegarden1.com.
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Look Your Best For Any Occasion
“We have a new selection of
‘Formal Affair’ hairpieces by
easihair that are absolutely
gorgeous,” says Marilyn
Rowland, owner of Hair
Secrets in Fairlawn Plaza.
“Even if it’s a bad hair day, by
party-time...with one of our
beautiful hairpieces...anyone
can look stunning. We have
buns, looped braids, loose flowing curls and other styles—all
perfect to wear at weddings,
proms, or any special occasion.
“We also welcome wedding
parties,” says Kim Johansen, salon
manager. “Kathy Morris and I are
both experienced hair colorists and
stylists, and we can give everyone
in the bridal party the perfect cut,
style or color, so they’ll look great
on the wedding day. We can even
dye eyebrows to match haircolor.”
“We invite people to check out the
new website: www.wepros.org for
Wedding Event Professionals. It
provides information about our services as well as many others,” adds
Marilyn.
“We carry a large variety of products in our store, including a big
selection of natural-looking wigs...
the Nioxin line for thinning
hair...and the Pureology line, which
helps preserve color and replenishes
moisture.
“Another of our products, the
‘Mom-Ez maternity support,’ gently
lifts and supports tummies to help
relieve back pain and reduce fatigue
and discomfort during pregnancy.
We also have a wide variety of pretty bras...new lace camisoles with
pocket bras, and the new seamless,
molded cup pocket bra.”
Hair Secrets, inside Fairlawn
Plaza Mall, is open Mon.-Sat. from
10-to-5 and some evenings. Call
785-272-3600 for an appointment.
Breathe Oxygen & Medical Supply Provides Products For Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Topeka’s locally owned full-service provider of respiratory supplies,
oxygen and equipment—Breathe
Oxygen & Medical Supply—is
located at Huntoon and Gage, in
Gage Center (just South of
McFarland’s Restaurant).
“We really focus on ‘one-on-one
service’ and personal contact with
customers,” says Dennis Bahr, the
Regional Manager. “We’re friendly,
caring, and we want everyone who
comes through our door to feel com- Breathe Oxygen & Medical Supply staff
fortable here—and happy with our
with loud snoring. Sleep apnea
quality service.
deprives a person of oxygen, which
Corey Everett is Breathe’s
can lead to morning headaches, perCertified Respiratory Therapist.
sonality changes...even a decline in
“I’ve been with Breathe for over two
mental functioning. It’s also linked to
years,” she relates. “My contact is
high blood pressure, irregular heartwith patients who require oxygen
beat, and an increased risk of heart
products and services, respiratory
attack and stroke. Those with severe,
supplies, and patients who have been
untreated sleep apnea are also 2-to-3
diagnosed with sleep apnea.
times more likely to have automobile
“Sleep is vitally important for
accidents than the general population.
renewing mental and physical health
“Fortunately sleep specialists are
each day. Unfortunately, more than
able to diagnose and treat OSAS,
100 million Americans of all ages
which can prevent the potentially danregularly fail to get a good night’s
gerous consequences. Continuous
sleep. Some sleep disorders, such as
Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
highly effective therapy. A light mask
(OSAS), can be life-threatening.
is worn over the nose during sleep and
OSAS is a disorder of interrupted
a small, quiet air pump is attached
with a long tube. Air enters the nasal
breathing during sleep, which can
passages and into the throat, holding
cause frequent awakenings. This
the throat open and allowing normal
problem is sometimes associated
sleep and breathing. We offer many
CPAP options, and let patients try on
different masks to find the one that
suits them best. I also go over the
workings of the machine they’ll be
using until they are thoroughly comfortable with their equipment.
“For those patients who require
home oxygen, our Helios® personal
oxygen system sets the standard for
ambulatory oxygen therapy. Helios
portables are small, lightweight and
long lasting. With a Helios Marathon
unit the patient has up to 20 hours
away from home on a single fill (on
a two-liter flow rate).
“Our reliable route drivers deliver
oxygen weekly—working with the
patient’s schedule. The patient
always comes first with us. We want
people to use what they need so we
make every effort to make it work
easily for them.
“As with any equipment, CPAP
masks and equipment wear out. This
is a good time of year to replace
them. Many insurance companies
allow for new CPAP supplies and
equipment on a periodic basis. Stop
by for a consultation with me for
more information.
“If anyone has questions or concerns about their present equipment,
they can bring it in and we will help
them work out the problems.”
CPAP mask and equipment
In addition to portable oxygen systems Breathe also has: Nebulizer
compressors and other respiratory
equipment, Jobst compression garments and diabetic socks, rehab supplies, specialty equipment, Ostomy
and Urology supplies, ice grips for
canes, walkers, crutches, splints and
braces, 4-wheeled walkers, longhandled reachers, bathroom safety
devices and much more. Plus, they
can special order many medical supplies.
Stop by Breathe Oxygen &
Medical Supply in Gage Center, or
call 785-272-0445. Their email is:
dbahr@breatheoxygensupply.com
Store hours are 8AM to 5PM Monday
through Friday.
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Feb./March 2008
If Excess Weight Is Making You Feel “Terrible” Call Dr. Tague For Help
The Center for Nutrition (CFN)
was founded by Rick Tague, MD in
1996 to provide proven, medically
based treatment for those who are
overweight. He is one of a very few
physicians in Kansas to be board certified in bariatric medicine—the
medical management of overweight
conditions.
“Through our clinics in Topeka
and Leawood, Kansas, thousands of
overweight patients have now experienced the benefits of our individualized weight control programs,”
says Dr. Tague. “Combined, our
patients have lost well over 100,000
pounds.
“We use modern treatment methods
based on the latest research findings
of bariatric medicine. Our nutritional
treatments are designed to maximize
weight loss, and we provide the individual support each patient needs to
achieve success. The benefits our
patients receive from this approach
are life changing.”
Renee Spillane, an LPN, shares her
personal experience with her individualized Center For Nutrition
weight loss program:
“There’s just one word to describe
how I felt when I weighed 199
pounds...terrible! I’d quit exercising
and had basically just stopped taking
care of myself. I ate out at every
meal, and it seemed like I went from
140 to almost 200 pounds overnight. If I walked up five steps I was
out of breath...and I was tired all the
time. Finally, all I wanted to do was
eat and sleep!
“I had heard about Dr. Tague’s
Before
individualized plans, and made up
my mind to set an appointment with
him. At the end of February, 2007, I
weighed in at 199.5 pounds. I’m 5' 7",
and was wearing a size 19 at the time.
“At first I was skeptical as to
whether the program would work for
me, but I resolved to stay with it. The
first 10 to 15 pound loss really motivated me, and once I got with the
regimen it became easy. As I continued to lose pounds my energy came
back and I began exercising again,
and the weight just started to come
off easily.
“I reached the Center’s goal for me
within five months, but I wanted to
lose more. I reached
my weight of 135
pounds about two
months later. I had
the goal in mind to
be able to wear jeans
and tuck my shirt in.
(I was so tired of
wearing baggy shirts
to cover my weight.)
Now, as a size six, I
can wear anything I
want—comfortably!
“I received wonderful support at the
Center. Everyone
was patient, enAfter
couraging, and very
informative. If I was disappointed
with a week’s weight loss they’d
give me suggestions, boost my
morale, and I’d feel good again. I
received tremendous support at
home, too. Everyone cheered me on.
“This is a lifestyle change, not a diet.
A person needs to be dedicated and
make exercise a habit, like brushing
your teeth. And it is SO worth it!
My cholesterol has dropped tremendously, and I’m full of energy.
Taking all that weight off was like,
WOW! I can even think more clearly! I would truly recommend the
Center For Nutrition to anyone—
my program was very successful.”
“Bariatric physicians understand
that being overweight is more than a
‘cosmetic’ issue,” relates Dr. Tague.
“Being overweight increases the risk
of heart disease, stroke, diabetes,
hypertension, cancer (breast, cervix,
ovary, colon, prostate), arthritis,
depression and many other diseases.
However, through management,
overweight conditions can be controlled before resulting in serious
medical problems. Even a weight
reduction of 10% can significantly
improve an individual’s health.”
Dr. Tague’s newest program has
resulted in an average weight loss of
a remarkable 43 pounds in only 12
weeks.
For a free 40-minute consultation
and computerized body composition
analysis, along with 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 913-8148222. See Dr. Tague’s website at:
www.DrTague.com.
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“Introducing a child to music
at an early age is a gift that will
last through his or her lifetime,”
says Dr. Sylvia Hamilton,
Director of Music & Movement with Miss Sylvia. “It also
enhances their learning abilities...and it’s a happy time for
them. A child’s first musical
experience with their voice and
body is the starting point for all
other musical explorations.”
Linda Helmig Bram, who has
a child enrolled in one of Sylvia’s
classes, writes:
“Sylvia’s music classes have been
a wonderful experience for me and
my child. They are very active and
stimulating. It is a terrific social
experience for children, too. They
take turns using a wide range of
musical instruments (special drums
and other things we wouldn’t get
exposed to otherwise), and sing and
dance together. The kids really love
hearing their own names included in
the songs. Music is a fun way to provide many learning opportunities—
and to get some exercise too!”
Music & Movement classes are
held at Grace Episcopal Cathedral
at 701 SW 8th. Course offerings
include: Family Music for Babies
and for Toddlers; Music of the
Seasons for ages 3 to 5, and Music
Makers At Home in the World for
ages 5 to 8.
“By helping children reach their
full music potential, we help them
grow and come into their own as
well-rounded human beings,”
shares Sylvia.
Dr. Hamilton 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.
For more information about
Music & Movement with Miss
Sylvia, or to enroll in 2nd semester
classes, call Dr. Sylvia Hamilton at
785-271-8322 or email: shamilton@childmusic.org. You may also
now enroll your child online at:
www.childmusic.org.
TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
Wild Bird House Ready For Spring
Every time you stop in at the
Wild Bird House in Brookwood
Center there is something new to
see—and Spring is definitely in
the air! The new owners and
members of the Audubon Society,
Melody and Todd Weller, have
new merchandise arriving daily.
“We had a great buying time at
the big Atlanta Market, and our
spring shipments are coming in
fast,” says Melody. “We have
many exciting new lines such as
Purple Martin birdhouses and gourds,
which martins love to nest in.
“Our fun, expanded hummingbird
section features Par•a•sol feeders of
handblown recycled glass. Their
variety includes a pretty new white
milk-glass design and feeders that
look like delicate chandeliers.
“We have birdbaths galore! Our
huge selection includes Cast Stone,
glazed pottery and wonderful solar
fountain baths.
“If anyone wants to beautify their
yard or garden this year, they need
to visit us. We have many neat Cast
Stone statuary pieces and fountains
for the garden (see example in
photo).We have tons of fun garden
items including lots of colorful new
spring flags in both garden and standard sizes, and we have many, many
great indoor home decor items, too.
“Our Woodwick Candles (that
crackle like a burning fireplace)
have delightful new spring scents...
and our popular line of U.S.-made
Naked Bee lotions, soaps and lip
balms has come out with a fresh
new scent, lotion in a larger pumpstyle bottle and lotion with sunscreen. These natural products have
‘all the good stuff and none of the
bad stuff.’
“Be sure to visit our booth at the
Kansas Garden Show at the Kansas
Expocentre Feb. 15, 16 & 17. And,
don’t miss our 2nd Audubon Seed
Sale, scheduled for Saturday, Feb.
23rd. That Saturday 15% of our
store’s seed sales will be donated to
our local Audubon Society!”
The Wild Bird House is at 29th
and Oakley in Brookwood Center.
Call them at 785-273-5500.
Prairie Trading Company Celebrates
10th Anniversary
Prairie Trading Company in
Brookwood Center is celebrating its
tenth year as one of the Midwest’s
top consignment and re-sale boutiques. “It’s been a great ten years,”
states owner, Stephanie Stromgren,
“and we’re looking forward to
many more years of serving our
fashion-savvy clientele. We have
regular customers from all over,
including Chicago, Houston, Kansas City and Wichita, who come to
Topeka specifically to shop at our
store. Our consignors come from
over 93 cities and 19 states—which
is why we have such a fabulous and
unique inventory. Typically, there
are approximately 6,000 items in
our store, and we have a turnover of
around 200 items each day!
“This is always an exciting time of
the year for us. On February 1st we
began our annual ‘end of the season
clearance sale,’ with many items
priced at 20-to-75% off! On
February 15th Spring arrives at
Prairie Trading Company— and we
begin putting out the spring fashions. March 1st through the 8th
we’ll celebrate our 10th Anniversary with many great promotions
and discounts—which will include
all our new spring arrivals! Check
out our website for details.
“We’ve just received a new shipment of our popular DesignerInspired Sunglasses—just $9.95.
(We sold over 500 pair of these chic
sunglasses this past year.) We also
have new, beautiful Erna handcrafted jewelry from Bali.
“Our great selection of furniture
and accessories in our ‘back room’
includes an Ethan Allen youth bedroom set, a darling antique settee
and a fabulous African-inspired
upholstered chair.”
Shop today at Prairie Trading
Company, at 2900 SW Oakley in
Brookwood Center. Consignments
are taken by appointment...call 785228-9188. Their website is:
prairietradingco.com.
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Design Forum Adds Hancock & Moore
To Product Line
(L-R) Jane Hibbs, Susan Smith
and Laurie Buhler
“We’ve recently added the exciting
Hancock & Moore furniture line to
our showroom,” says Jane Hibbs,
owner of Design Forum at 2909 SW
29th. “The Hancock & Moore line
consists of high-quality full-grain
leather sofas, sectionals, recliners,
club chairs and ottomans. Leather is
so classic and durable, any home
would be more inviting with one of
these pieces...and there are many different colors and textures to choose
from. We invite customers to come
in and see and feel the difference.
“Our Hickory Chair line is noted
for their beautiful upholstery and
great wood furniture. We also have
tables of all shapes and sizes by CTH
and Hammery, in styles ranging from
contemporary to traditional.
“At Design Forum, our college
graduate designers specialize in
helping clients develop long
range plans for their home or
office. We have many new and
unusual accessories and lamps
that will add that finishing touch
to a home, and bring in new life
for spring.
“Wallpaper is becoming popular
again, and we offer a big selection
of beautiful wallcoverings to
choose from. Draperies are also
re-emerging as people have
grown tired of the hard, sterile look
of un-clad windows. Fabric window
treatments add softness, color and
warmth to a room. Customers can
take advantage of our workroom
where we do custom drapery designs.
“Our forte is in showing clients how
to take the best of what they have and
add some great accent pieces to make
their homes spectacular. Maybe a living room simply needs drapes at the
windows, a painting and some colorful pillows to freshen it up.”
Stop by Design Forum, in
Brookwood Shopping Center to see
their new lines—and while there,
order your American Cancer Society
Daffodils...delivery is March 5th.
Call them at 785-273-1421 for
help in designing, remodeling and/
or accessorizing your home or office.
Winter White Sale Going On Now
At The Linen Tree
“Our popular ‘Winter White Sale’
is now in progress and runs through
the end of February,” says Melanie
Kline, owner of The Linen Tree in
Brookwood Center. “This muchanticipated annual event includes
20% off all bath towels plus a
select group of bath rugs.
“The traditional term ‘Winter
White’ dates from a time when
most linens were white. Today’s
shoppers, however, have a veritable rainbow of delightful colors to
choose from. Now is the time to
give any dull, drab bathroom a
fresh, up-dated look for Spring!
“We have the new CalcotTM towel
line, manufactured in the U.S. of
100% U.S.-grown cotton. They’re
exceptionally soft and absorbent as
well as very affordably priced.
“We also carry luxurious Kassatex
100% Egyptian combed-cotton towels in seven gorgeous colors...and
our Springs Centennial Collection
of 100% terry cloth towels are
available in eight vibrant colors.
“Our sale also includes a select
group of bath rugs in a wide variety
of colors and patterns.”
In addition to towels and rugs, The
Linen Tree really has everything
you need to make your bathroom
rival any you’ve seen on HGTV.
Melanie Kline, owner
You’ll find shower curtains, soap
dishes, lotion dispensers, toothbrush
holders, tissue covers...even towel
bars and rings and handy magnifying
mirrors.
The Linen Tree also has the largest
selection of CRABTREE & EVELYN®
scents and products in town. (Their
Hand Therapy line is wonderfully
moisturizing for winter-dried skin.)
And, you’ll be delighted with their
great selection of Valentine gift
ideas. Gather a collection of items
and put together a fun gift basket!
The Linen Tree, in Brookwood
Center is open daily. Shop in a
relaxed, friendly atmosphere Mon.Fri. 10 to 6; Thurs. 10 to 8; Sat. 10
to 5 and Sun. 1 to 5. Gift Certificates and gift wrapping services are
available. Call 785-272-9344.
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TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
Midway Wholesale’s New Sales
And Display Building Is Now Open
“The opening of our new
16,000 square foot sales, distribution and display building marks
another chapter in a long history
of a growing, independent Topeka
business,” says Ken Daniel,
Chairman/CEO of Midway
Wholesale. “This new building
was made possible, in part,
thanks to a $250,000 grant from
the Joint Economic Development
Organization (JEDO).
“Midway Wholesale is a ‘one
stop’ exterior building products New 16,000 square foot expansion
much of the merchandise is now on
supplier for home and commercial
display for all to see. Plus, we offer
buildings. We are the largest builda conference room for contractors
ing materials distributor in Topeka.
and their clients...our new order
“Our products include residential
desk is larger and more conveand commercial roofing, commercial
nient...and Heartland Door and
and residential siding, door and winWindow is now combined under
dow products and services, pneumatthe Midway name.”
ic tools, power tools, hand tools,
Ken is also chairman of the Topeka
waterproofing products and concrete
Independent Business Association.
and masonry products. We currently
Their mission is to create an organioffer over 11,000 different products
zation that promotes the formation,
and our services are available to congrowth, and viability of small and
tractors as well as the general public.
independently owned businesses in
“Advantages of our new facility
the Topeka area. Call 785-783include more room for parking and
2897 for information about TIBA.
loading, making it easier to get in
Midway Wholesale is located at
and out. It’s much closer to the
228 SE Branner Street. Call 785street and customers can walk in,
232-4572. Their website is:
make their selections, and walk out
www.MidwayWholesale.com.
with their their purchases. Also,
Image Is Everything—The Eyes Have It!
“First impressions
are lasting impressions,” says Laurie
(Palmer) Guilbault, a
licensed Electrologist
of the Electrolysis
Clinic of Topeka, Inc.
“Surveys reveal that
the eyes are what people remember most
after meeting someone
for the first time.
“For anyone who is
concerned about the
image their bushy or
unruly eyebrows convey—electrolysis is the way to be
rid of that unwanted hair forever.
“Unwanted hair can appear in
embarrassing places for a variety of
reasons. But, whatever the cause, it
can undermine self confidence and
stand in the way of happiness.
Those who use temporary hair removal methods find that within
about a week the hair begins to
grow back...sometimes even darker
and thicker. Electrolysis gets to the
root of the problem—literally!
Electrolysis (the only technique that
permanently removes hair) is performed by inserting a tiny sterilized,
disposable probe into the base of a
hair follicle. The hair is destroyed
by a split-second current of heat.
The sensation that
may be felt is assurance that the destructive activity is taking
place. We adjust the
current setting to release the hair, yet keep
discomfort minimal.
Results are immediate, although heavy
hair growth may require several treatments within a year
for complete removal.
“Electrolysis sessions, which range
from 15 minutes to an hour, can permanently shape eyebrows and eliminate hair on the upper lip, cheeks,
chin, arms and bikini line. For many
people, permanent hair removal can
mean regained self-assurance and
confidence along with many other
psychological benefits. I hear
women say all the time, ‘I wish I
would have done this years ago...I’m
so happy with the results!’ ”
Face the world with renewed self
esteem. Call today for a free consultation—785-357-7292. The
Electrolysis Clinic is located at
1025 SW Gage, Suite B, in Fleming
Place (right beside Straight Water’s
S. entrance.) For more information
see: www.topekaelectrolysis.com.
M a ny S t yl e s Fo r M a ny S m i l e s
“Helping bring order, beauty
and warmth to every home of
every person we work with is
our purpose for being in business,” says Kay Kindall,
designer and owner of
Draperies by Dorothy, located at 1215 SW Gage Boulevard. “That means honoring
individuality, uniqueness and
varying budgets.
“From wood blinds with
casual valances to the finery of
embroidered sheers with
exquisite silks, we do our best
to suit our clients’ styles and needs.
“We are an old-fashioned business
in terms of personal service. From
the tried-and-true of the traditional to
the cutting edge of creative style, we
interact with each customer to give
them what they desire.
“We are family owned and operated, and have been since 1967.
Nevertheless, we frequently hear
that we have kept Draperies by
Dorothy a secret way too long. Many
say, ‘You do the finest work of anyone in town. More people should
know about you.’ Others say, ‘I didn’t know you did bedspreads and
headboards!’ People who understand
quality fabric say we should let
everyone know that we have the best
selection of fabrics in town. We have
over 11,000 samples to show.
Though not in stock, fabric
typically arrives just a few
days after ordering.
“We were recently honored
to make the new fringed
desk skirts for the
Senate Chambers. We
also supplied 105 wood
blinds and arches for the
west wing of the Capitol.
Later this spring people
will be able to check out
our shutters at the ERC
Designers Show Home.”
If you want to see more
casual flair, sit and have a
cup of coffee or salad at
the McDonald’s just
north of Draperies by
Dorothy, and trace the
subtle differences of the
valances
that
wrap
around the windows of
the store. Kay and her
staff did those, as well as
the automatic sun shades
on the east, behind the
waterfall.
Drop in and talk with Kay or one
of her associates at Draperies by
Dorothy at 1215 SW Gage Blvd., or
call 785-272-8170 to set up a complimentary in-home appointment.
TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
always strive to make
Do You Suffer With Severe Back Or Neck Pain? we
our treatment as affordable
If you suffer from back or neck
as possible by offering zero
pain—you are not alone. Lower
interest payment plans and
back pain is the most common
other arrangements.
cause of disability in persons under
“In addition to Spinal De45 years of age. It does not discrimcompression Therapy, we have
inate. That is why the staff at
a licensed Physical Therapist
Topeka Spine & Rehab Center, at
on staff. This allows us to not
3512 SW Fairlawn, wishes to share
only heal the disc with decomwith you a breakthrough in the treatpression, but also to strengthen
ment of neck and back pain.
the surrounding structures for
“Non-surgical Spinal Decomlonger lasting results.
pression Therapy is a groundbreak“For six years, we have speing new procedure cleared by the
cialized exclusively in treating
FDA to treat debilitating back and
patients utilizing Spinal Deneck pain,” Shares Casey
compression Therapy. The
Worcester, Clinic Administrator. Patients being treated at Topeka Spine & Rehab treatment is affordable, safe and
“Spinal Decompression Therapy
“Developed by a neurosurgeon dedicomfortable, and the benefits in most
widens or decompresses the space
cated to improving patients’ lives,
cases are very long lasting. A testibetween the spinal bones where the
Spinal Decompression Therapy has
mony to the success of our treatment
disc is located, relieving the pressure
proven in medical trials to offer
is that some of our patients are docon pain-producing nerves and allowastonishing results, even in the most
tors themselves, and we frequently
ing the discs to return to their natural
extreme cases. Where all other therareceive referrals from Orthopedic
state. Most patients describe the
pies have failed...where back surgery
Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Internists,
treatment as a gentle, painless pulling
has proven insufficient...Spinal DeFamily Practitioners, Physical Therof the back. In fact, the treatment is
compression Therapy has made the
apists and Chiropractors.
so painless it’s common for patients
difference in people’s lives. We have
“Here’s what two of our patients
to fall asleep during the procedure.
had tremendous results in alleviating
had to say about their treatments:
“One of the benefits of coming to
pain caused by:
‘I suffered for 10 years with major
Topeka Spine & Rehab Center is that
• Herniated Discs
lower back pain, leg weakness and
most insurance companies pay for the
• Ruptured Discs
lack of sleep due to these symptoms.
majority of our patients’ treatments.
• Bulging Discs
I had back surgery, 7 epidural shots,
We accept all forms of insurance and
• Degenerative Discs
chiropractic treatments and physical
are in network providers for Medicare,
• Sciatica
rehabilitation, but the pain continBC/BS, Premier Blue, Century and
• Facet Syndrome
ued to affect my life. When I first
Tricare. For those who aren’t covered,
• Arm Pain & Numbness
started treatment at Topeka Spine &
El Gringo Is Ba-a-ack!
For those of you who thought
you’d “lost” your favorite Mexican
restaurant—never fear, the El
Gringo is back—and it’s bigger and
better than ever! The restaurant,
now located at 29th and Croco Road
in the Thunderbird Shopping Center,
can seat up to 80. A large-screen TV
presents ever-changing mouthwatering photos of their prepared
foods, and their walls are adorned
with (changing) art work from highschool student artists.
Those who love Joe Knernschield’s
delicious fare have followed him
through various moves since he and
Mary started their business in 1978.
“We’re seeing 3rd and 4th generations of loyal customers,” says Joe.
“We do not serve ‘fast food’—we
serve good food made fast. We’ve
always ‘cooked healthy,’ and
today’s health-conscious customers
appreciate the fact that we boil the
meat and drain off the fat, and use
canola oil instead of lard in our
beans. All our water is filtered, so
our ice and soft drinks also taste
clean and fresh.
“We’ve developed the highest efficiency in food preparation, with family recipes that are tried and proven.
We make everything right here
except for the guacamole and tortillas. Mary and I eat here every
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Rehab Center my pain level was 810. Now it’s at 0! My life is easier
now, I can once again enjoy sleep
and physical activity.’
Dave S. - Topeka
‘I endured neck pain and aching
shoulders for 20 years, and the discomfort was getting progressively
worse. I am absolutely thrilled with
the progress I’ve experienced since
my treatment at Topeka Spine &
Rehab Center.’
Gail B. - Osage City
“If debilitating back and neck
pain is destroying your life—there
is hope. Call Topeka Spine &
Rehab Center and tell us you read
this article. We’ll schedule you for a
FREE consultation where you’ll
meet with a patient care coordinator
who will answer all your questions
about your condition and how our
treatment could help. We will check
your insurance coverage and let you
know if there will be any cost to
you. We look forward to demonstrating the benefits of Spinal
Decompression Therapy to you!”
Call Topeka Spine & Rehab
Center at 785-271-PAIN (7246),
or visit them at 3512 SW Fairlawn,
Suite 200. Learn more at:
www.topekaspine.com.
Topeka Spine & Rehab Center does not
discriminate against any person on the basis
of race, color, national origin, disability or
age in admission, treatment, or participation
in its programs, services and activities.
Elite Private Care—Caregivers With
Hearts of Gold
Owners, Mary & Joe Knernschield
day...it’s our quality and consistency check. Since I am the ‘Gringo,’
everything we serve is a reflection
of us.
“We’ve put our lives into this
business, and our customers
(friends) are the reason we do it.
They’re what makes it fun!”
El Gringo’s menu includes
favorites such as The Thing (a sortof taco-burrito combo), which was
developed at their first restaurant.
They have new menu items such as
the Mexi Burger, so loaded with
goodies you eat it with a spoon,
and ‘Joe’s Special’ —home-cooked
rice, meat and queso served with
chips. Don’t miss “Taco Night”
every Monday from 5 to 9—with
Tacos just 99 cents each.
El Gringo, at 29th & Croco, is
open 11AM to 9PM M-Sat & noon to
8PM on Sun. Call 785-235-1003.
“We focus on quality non-medical care for disabled adults or children, senior citizens, or terminally
ill people who need assistance caring for themselves either in their
homes, Retirement Centers, Assisted Living Facilities or during hospital stays,” says Arlene Pratt,
Owner/President of Elite Private
Care, Inc. “Our goal is to help our
clients stay independent by assisting them with the simple tasks that
Elite Private Care management staff
add to their quality of life.
this kind of care and one-on-one
“We believe every client is unique
commitment.”
and we work closely with families
Some of the services provided by
to establish a comforting, personal
Elite Private Care include:
care plan to meet their needs. Many
• Personal care - Assisting with
agencies have a three hour minidressing, bathing and toileting.
mum requirement. Elite caregivers
• Laundry - Includes washing, foldwill work for one hour or 24
ing, ironing and hanging clothing.
hours...we don’t want to eliminate
• Companion Care - Accompany to
someone who only requires a small
shopping, meals, Dr. appointments,
amount of assistance. We believe
beauty salon, religious services,
we fill a need in private care that
sporting events and other outings.
hasn’t been met before.”
• Light housekeeping - Linen
“We are fortunate to have a wonchanges, taking out the trash, vacuderful staff of compassionate careuming, organizing closets, cleaning
givers,” says Tricia Sawyer, Marketing Director. “Everyone has
the kitchen, assisting with meals.
either had years of experience or
Personal Assistant and 24 hour
they are Certified Nurses’ Aids.
care is also available. Call Arlene
They all love their jobs and enjoy
Pratt at Elite Private Care, Inc. for
helping others. It takes a special (or
complete information and referan ‘elite-type’ of) person’ to offer
ences—785-817-9489.
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TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
Cool Season Lawns (And Weeds)
Are Waking Up
The locally owned and operated
business, Grasslands Lawn Service, puts all of their effort into
keeping Topeka and vicinity lawns
well-groomed and weed-free.
“With the snow and ice finally on
its way out, lawns will be waking up
from winter hibernation,” says
Kevin Negus, Grasslands’ owner.
“It will soon be time to have lawns
mowed for the first time of the season to remove the dead top growth.
“Grasslands is now accepting
mowing clients for the 2008 season. Our services include mowing,
trimming and weed control applications. Clients who sign up for
annual mowing and trimming for
the 2008 season will receive a
spring and fall broadleaf weed control treatment at no additional
charge. These two applications will
greatly reduce the broadleaf weed
structure in the yard, and give a
more pleasing appearance.
“During the spring and fall, mowing is usually performed on a weekly schedule. In the mid-summer
months with its hot, drier weather
grass does not grow as rapidly. In
those months we move into an ‘as
needed’ basis for clients.
“The latest research shows that
removing grass clippings from the
Taraxacum Officinale
(A harbinger of spring!)
lawn reduces the nitrogen efficiency
stored in the grass blades. Grasslands
uses ‘mulching mowers’ that return
the mulched nitrogen-rich grass
back to the lawn.
“We look forward to serving
Topeka and vicinity this upcoming
year. Not only do we have over 30
years of experience in the lawn care
industry, we are licensed with the
Department of Agriculture and fully
insured for our clients’ protection.
Grasslands is also a member of the
Kansas Turfgrass Foundation.”
Call Grasslands Lawn Service
today at 785-230-1264 for a lawn
care estimate. Sign up for 2008 and
get their spring & fall weed control
treatment at no additional charge!
Topeka Today! Educates Consumers
About Small Topeka Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone
of the Topeka economy, and we feel
we owe it to our community to support them whenever we can. That’s
why the mission of the Topeka
Today! newspaper is to promote
locally-owned businesses in a professional manner, and at a very reasonable price.
Topeka Today! uses direct mail as
its distribution method. Direct mail
is the most effective way to target
mid-to-upper income home owners,
businesses and professional offices.
We use “story-form” advertising as
the most effective way to describe a
product or service.
Story-form advertising:
• Defines your business. Before customers begin to shop, you must educate them about who you are and
what you have to offer. We do this in
the same words you would use when
talking to a customer face-to-face.
The most effective selling occurs oneon-one. We translate that wordage
into your story-form advertising.
• Differentiates your business from
your competitors. A customer may
not be familiar with your business.
(Just because you’ve been in business a long time doesn’t mean that
everyone knows about you.) If you
fail to educate people about your
business and let them know why they
should buy from you, many will go
to the place they’re most familiar
with. In that case, the company that
has acquired the most name recognition (he who spends the most advertising dollars) wins by default. Most
small businesses can’t compete with
large corporate ad budgets.
• Positions your business in the
marketplace. Customers want to
know about specific features or
product quality. They may also want
to know about you and your staff’s
qualifications and the type of service you provide. Remember, the
true value you offer may not be in
just the product or service you offer,
but what your company does to go
‘above and beyond’ the norm in
business.
Topeka Today! can help your business stand out from the competition
by targeting the customers you need
with story-form advertising. Display
ads promote only the product and
price...Topeka Today! adds the why!
We explain why customers should
use your product or service and why
they should buy from you.
For complete information about
Topeka Today! go to:
www.topekatoday.biz or call 785273-3437.
Guy Anderson Now Certified To
Offer “Home Energy Tune-uP ® ”
Guy Anderson of Anderson
Home Inspections has been in the
home inspection industry for 10
years. He is a certified member of
the American Society of Home Inspectors® (ASHI), and has been
recently certified by CMC Energy
to offer Home Energy Tune-uP®
inspections to his clients.
“The Tune-uP® inspection enables
homeowners to upgrade the energy
efficiency of their homes, thereby
lowering their energy bills and increasing their home’s comfort and
value,” says Guy. “In most homes,
especially those that are 25 years or
older, the resulting energy savings
will exceed improvement costs.
“Home Energy Tune-uP® is easy. I
complete a comprehensive inspection of the home’s energy measures
including heating and cooling
equipment, insulation, windows,
water heater and major appliances.
Then a computerized cost-versussavings analysis is provided, which
details recommended upgrades to
meet today’s energy efficiency standards and highlights the resultant
energy savings.
“Every energy efficiency opportunity is explained and listed in a table
that is prioritized in terms of what’s
cost-effective and what isn’t. The
Guy Anderson, owner
approximate cost of installing the
upgrades and, more importantly, the
projected savings from installing
the measures are also detailed. That
way owners will know what to
install first, and how soon it will pay
for itself. The report also provides
information about low-cost energy
efficiency improvements that the
homeowner can easily implement.”
Anderson Home Inspections
specializes in residential real estate
with mechanical, structural or
whole home inspections customized
to fit your needs and peace of mind.
Let Guy Anderson show you how
you can save money on your energy
bills for the entire time you live in
your home. Call Guy today at 785478-2224.
In Loving Memory of Robert Johnson
Robert and Susan Johnson
Robert (Bob) Johnson took his final step in his journey of
life on earth Wednesday morning, January 16th, 2008,
after losing a valiant battle with cancer.
Although I have lost my “best friend” I am comforted,
knowing Bob is now in his heavenly Father’s arms, free
from all pain, and enjoying a blessed reunion with his
earlier departed loved ones.
Bob’s and my joint “adventure,” The Gem Store in
Fleming Place, is now closed. I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of our patrons for their support, and to
our many friends and family members for all their generosity of spirit, their love and their prayers during Bob’s
last days.
Sincerely,
Susan Johnson
Memorials may be given to Midland Hospice Care in Topeka
TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
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Bennett's Sewing Center Has Been Serving Needs Of Sewers For 20 Years
This March marks the 20th year of
business for Bennett’s Sewing
Center.
“Service to customers is, and has
always been, our number one goal,”
says Don Bennett, store owner. “Our
two stores—at 2125 North Kansas
Avenue, and in Holliday Square at
29th and Topeka Boulevard—are full
service sewing and quilter’s stores.
We’re Topeka’s authorized dealer for
Janome, Brother and Singer sewing
machines, and we repair and service
all brands of sewing machines. We
also carry six brands of sewing cabinets (the largest selection in Kansas).
We are the exclusive dealer in
Topeka for the HandiQuilter, the
long-armed quilting machine, and
we’re the supplier of Grace quilt
frames for both machine and handquilting. In addition, our North store
stocks one of the largest and nicest
selections of quality quilter’s fabrics,
and both stores have a complete line
of threads and sewing accessories
and notions.
“We’ve recently become a Floriani
embroidery dealer and we’re the
only stores in this area to be handling
their unique new 3D Embroidery
software. This special 3D process
can be applied to any area on any
type of fabric. The threads are lifted
to create a unique soft, flexible and
A sample of 3-D embroidery
drapable three dimensional embroidery. (See photo above.)
“Melanie Coakley of Floriani Embroidery Products
will be here on
Friday and Saturday,
February
15th and 16th, to
share her knowledge in how to
produce beautiful
embroideries
from start to finish. She’ll present
five workshops at
Melanie Coakley our north store:
three on Friday and two on Saturday.
Melanie is an enthusiastic speaker
with an energetic presentation and
way of sharing in depth information
that keeps her students in stitches!
She’ll explain about various stabilizers, hooping and embroidery
techniques and explore easier methods for embroidery on all types of
fabrics as well as sharing shortcuts
she’s learned in her 20 years of
experience. Fill out the registration
blank (below) and take it to either
store to pay your class fee.
“We now have the new ‘Mini CD
Collections’ with stitchitize. The
CDs, with 12 to 30 embroidery patterns on each, are fomatted to fit
System and more...a $700 value
most brands of machines. We also
we’ve priced at just $349.99 to prohave the ‘Pick 50’ — your choice of
mote heart health awareness.”
50 patterns for just $100.
Stop by Bennett’s Sewing Center
“Janome sewing machines are
at 29th and Topeka in Holliday
designed with quilters in mind, and
Square, or visit their large North
we’re proud to be Topeka’s only
store at 2125 North Kansas Avenue
authorized Janome dealer. A great
(just 15 minute from anywhere in
Valentine gift would be their new
Topeka). Call them at 785-232-9117.
red and white ‘Heart Truth’ model
HT2008 (shown here).
Janome has partnered Name______________________________
with The Heart Truth Address____________________________
campaign to help build ___________________________________
awareness of heart dis- Phone____________________
ease, which kills more Cost: $20 (with $10 Back in Bennett Bucks
American women than to use anytime through March, 2008.)
all cancers combined. Class Time and Date (Please circle your
The computerized HT- first and second choices):
2008 features include • Feb.15, 9AM to Noon • Feb.15, 2 to 5PM
50 Actual Stitches, • Feb 15, 6 to 9PM
Built-in Needle Thread- • Feb 16, 9AM to Noon • Feb 16, 2 to 5PM
er, a Superior Feed
Understanding Tax Regulations And Tax Penalties Can Save You Money
“Ready or not, the 2007 tax season
is here,” says Robert Holmes, CPA,
PFS, and owner of Holmes &
Associates Chartered. “It’s time for
everyone to gather their 2007 tax
information and begin the tax preparation process. Understanding the
current tax regulations and avoiding
tax penalties can, however, be a
daunting task. Consider the following information as you begin the
2007 tax process:
Charitable Contributions: For a
charitable contribution to be deductible it must be contributed to a qualified organization. Unfortunately,
there are those who pose as charitable entities only to get your money.
Before you make a contribution to an
organization other than your church
or other widely recognized charitable organizations, it’s wise to check
the IRS website. (Keep in mind,
some organizations not listed on the
IRS website may be covered by a
group exemption, meaning they are
subordinate units whose parent organization has received an exemption
letter.) Not only can you verify if the
organization qualifies, you can
check out what the IRS calls its
‘Dirty Dozen.’ This is a list of its top
12 tax scams.
Child Tax Credit: To claim an
exemption for dependents, or
potentially the child tax credit,
you’ll need a tax identification number (usually a Social Security number). If you had a baby near the end
of 2007, the IRS recommends filing
an extension rather than claiming an
exemption without an ID number. In
the absence of an ID number, the
IRS will deny the exemption and/or
tax credit. Don’t forget, a tax credit
reduces tax, whereas a deduction
reduces your taxable income.
Additionally, a penalty could be
assessed when a required ID number
is missing. The penalty of $50 for
each missing number is charged
when a taxpayer doesn’t provide a
required Social Security number on
the tax return.
File your Return on Time: If you
can’t get your return filed by April
15, file Form 4868. This form provides an extension until October 15,
2008. Nevertheless, you’ll need to
estimate your 2007 tax liability and
include payment for the estimated
tax with Form 4868. If the return is
filed after the due date, including
extensions, the IRS can impose a
late-filing penalty of 4.5% per
month (maximum 22.5%) and a late
payment penalty of 0.5% per month
(maximum 25%) of the tax due.
Both penalties are assessed on a
monthly basis until paid.
Underpayment of Estimated
Taxes and Withholding: Taxpayers
are essentially required to pay their
tax liabilities throughout the year,
either through withholding or by
making estimated tax payments. If a
taxpayer owes more than $1,000
when filing his or her return, the
IRS will assess the underpayment
of estimated tax penalty. There are
‘safe harbor’ payments that can protect taxpayers from this penalty.
Dishonored Check: The penalty
for dishonored checks is 2% of the
check amount but not less than $25.
“An understanding of possible
tax penalties can help people avoid
them. Some penalties can be quite
costly and have severe consequences. There are more severe
penalties that we have not mentioned here, which apply to fraudulent actions or claims. If anyone
has questions related to the application of tax penalties and regulations, we urge them to please give
us a call.
“We offer year-round tax planning services and can help individuals make the most of available
tax strategies. This article briefly
mentions only a few tax regulations and common tax penalties
and is not meant to offer specific,
individual advice.”
Let Holmes & Associates
Chartered help you with your individual needs for the 2007 tax year
and beyond. Contact Bob Holmes of
Holmes & Associates Chartered at
785-273-9450. Their web site is:
www.h-a-c.com.
Robert Holmes, CPA, PFS, owner of
Holmes & Associates Chartered
HOLMES & ASSOCIATES
CHARTERED
Certified Public Accountants
Business Expansion Specialists
Wealth Planning Advisors
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TOPEKA TODAY!
Feb./March 2008
How To Survive A Bear Market
Kitchen Gallery Has Great Ideas For
Valentine’s Day!
CD’s. These emotion-driven
responses often result in buying
high and selling low—the exact
opposite of what is desired.
“These two emotions should
never drive an investment strategy. Selling or buying on the
emotions of the moment is
rarely a good policy and often
expensive in terms of fees and
value lost.
“For most people, developing
an investment plan that incorporates their personal values,
Rick Crawford, Financial Advisor
risk tolerances and time para“Generally, a Bear market is when
meters takes a lot of anxiety out of
the stock market falls for a prothe normal rises and falls of the
longed period of time, usually by 20
stock market. Developing a plan
percent or more,” explains Rick
that takes into account the fluctuaCrawford, a financial advisor with
tions of the market can give a perWaddell & Reed, with offices in
son the confidence that they need to
the Bank of America Tower. “Bear
save money in an effective way to
markets, like their opposites, Bull
reach the important financial goals
markets, are a normal part of the
they are working hard to attain.”
economic cycle. We know bears and
Don’t let market fluctuations
bulls tend to chase each other, we
scare
you away from wise investjust don’t know exactly when it will
ing.
Call
Rick Crawford today at
happen and how far it will go.
785-233-6400
and set an appoint“It is often said that the two priment
with
him
for
a free, no obligmary emotions of the stock market
ation
financial
consultation.
are fear and greed. When the market
is on the rise, greed drives some
people to jump in to make sure they
get their share. When the market
falls, fear drives some to sell their
holdings and retreat into cash or
“For any Valentine celebration—
from an intimate dinner-for-two, to
a full-blown party—we have everything needed to make the occasion
extra special,” says Julie Clanton,
owner of Kitchen Gallery in
Fairlawn Plaza Mall at 21st and
Fairlawn.
“We have heart-shaped bakeware,
ramekins and cookie cutters...even
a heart-shaped waffler. Plan a
romantic Valentine breakfast of
heart-shaped waffles topped with
fresh raspberries and whipped
cream, accompanied by one of our
flavorful gourmet coffees such as
Cherries Jubilee! Or, bake homemade English muffins with our
English muffin rings and top them
with our Robert Rothschild’s
Lemon Curd or Triple Berry Preserves. We also have Rabbit Creek
Scone mixes in a variety of flavors.
“Any sweetheart’s dinner must be
served on our ‘You Are Special
Today’ red plates. Serve homemade
pasta with our Atlas 150 Pasta
Maker, and turn it into a gourmet
meal with a Robert Rothschild pasta
sauce such as yummy ‘Roma and
Sun-dried Tomato.’ One of our delicious bread dipping mixes with fresh
olive oil is the perfect ‘go-with.’
Enjoy Sushi & More At Oriental Express
No More Itchy Skin Or Damaged Hair
The Oriental Express Restaurant,
at 5954 SW 29th Street, lets you
enjoy Sushi, Chinese, Japanese
and Korean foods all at one location.
Sushi Chef, Jimmy Chen, invites
you to visit the restaurant, and
enjoy the offerings available at
their recently expanded Sushi Bar.
“Jimmy has 18 years of experience, and he gives his Sushi dishes a unique presentation that customers find very appealing,” says
restaurant manager, Moon.
Moon also reminds us that Sushi is
not only raw fish—there are numerous cooked items, and they offer a
“Daily Sushi Special” (Tuesday
through Sunday) along with their
extensive menu. For Valentine’s Day
why not try one of their “Love Boat”
or “Love Bridge” specials?
Make the Oriental Express the
place to celebrate Valentine’s Day
with your sweetheart...or get a group
together to join you. Each person
could order something different and
you could all have fun sharing.
With well over 100 items on the
menu, plus a huge Sushi menu,
you’ll want to visit Oriental Express
again and again until you’ve tried
every delicious dish! Be sure to get
your Frequent Customer Lunch
Card so you can earn a FREE lunch!
Their recently expanded menu also
offers a full wine list, Japanese and
Chinese Beers and Sake. Their
desserts include Red Bean, Green
Tea and Mango Japanese Ice Cream.
“Regular customers especially
enjoy our Korean dishes, such as
Stir-fried Beef and Spicy Pork,”
adds Moon. “We also cater—Sushi
catering is available and we have
delicious Party Tray appetizers and
a wide variety of our Chinese,
Japanese and Korean entrées. Pick
up a take-out menu that lists all our
specialties and catering options so
you can plan the menu for your next
business event, family get-together
or take-out party!”
The Oriental Express, at 5954
SW 29th, is open daily from 11AM
to 9PM offering dine-in, carry-out,
delivery and drive-through service.
Call 785-271-2308.
“It’s invigorating! It’s like a
good treatment
for your skin and
hair. No more
tight and itchy
skin. We love it!”
Mary & Zeke
Zuniga, Topeka
“We’ve had great success with
H2O’s patented shower filter heads
with Chlorine Removal system,”
relate Sandra and Glenn Sanders,
owners of Straight Water at 10th
and Gage in Fleming Place. “Our
customers absolutely love them.
Many have even commented on
what great gifts they’d make,
because filtered shower water
makes such a difference in how they
feel every day.”
“I have very fine hair that is easily dried out by the hard water in my
house. Even after the first time
using these filtered shower heads,
my hair was shinier, felt so smooth
and looked healthier. I am VERY
pleased with my filtered shower
head.” Karyl-Ann Roehl, Topeka
“Most shower water contains
chlorine, which can irritate the skin
Julie Clanton, owner
For dessert, we have Crepe Pan kits,
Cannoli forms and Rosette and
Timbale Sets. Drizzle angel food
cake with our California Strawberry
Champagne Sauce to delight your
senses...or, whip up one of our delectable ‘Créme Bruleé Quick Mixes.’
We even have créme bruleé torches
for caramelizing the top.
“Guests will also enjoy our new
Tea Posy (a beautiful flower ‘unfolds’ in the teapot), or our Republic
of Tea Green Tea ‘Super Fruit’ teas,
which are full of beneficial antioxidants and anti-aging properties.”
Kitchen Gallery is open seven
days a week. Be sure to visit their
booth at the Taste of Home Cooking
School on March 13th. Call 785273-6436 for more information.
and dry out skin and hair,” states
Sandra. “On-going studies have
also shown that Chlorine, which
helps disinfect the water from bacteria, can be harmful when ingested
or inhaled during a hot shower. An
H2O Shower Filter Head removes
up to 99% of harmful chlorine, and
promotes better health, softer skin
and more manageable hair!”
Straight Water carries the FiveSpray Deluxe, Single Spray Deluxe
and Hand Held Shower Head models.
Prices range from $29.95 to $49.95.
Plus, they have an In-Line Filter,
($35) which is adaptable to most
hand-held models. The manufacturer
recommends changing filters every
six months. Filters sell for $19.95.
Get your great water from Straight
Water, at 10th and Gage in Fleming
Place—across
from Gage
Park. Open
M.-F. 9AM to
6PM and Sat. 9
to 4PM. Call
273-3988.
Their website
is: www.
straightwater.com.
Experience the difference. Install an H2O
shower filter today from Straight Water.
Glenn & Sandra
Sanders, owners