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center of Cider Days Fall Market has been the official kick off to fall for the national prayer past 40 years! This family-friendly gathering festival truly has something for everyone including fresh pressed By Dennis Prager up the values. They are on every the years, E Pluribus Unum has also apple cider, delicious food American coin. served as a reminder of America's bold options, free entertainment and Race and ethnicity have defined The first, E Pluribus Unum, is Latin, attempt to make one unified nation of hundreds of artists, makers and every nation on earth. Except one: the meaning, “Out of many, one.” When people from many different back - antique pickers on display. The United States of America. It is defined first adopted as an American motto grounds and beliefs.” 40th annual event features an by values. shortly after the American founding in In other words, America doesn’t care apple pie bake off and an apple pie So, to understand America, you have 1776, it referred to the thirteen about your national or ethnic origins. eating contest. to understand American values. American colonies becoming one This explains why people who immi - “Last year was difficult for all of They are: nation. Over time, however, most grate to America assimilate faster and us, and many of our vendors were For many years Kansans have gath - 1. “E Pluribus Unum” Americans understood the motto to more fully than immigrants to any impacted financially from Covid- ered for strategic prayer at the geo - 2. “Liberty” mean one people from many back - other country. 19. We want to feature the amaz - graphic center of the continental 3. “In God We Trust.” grounds. To quote The E Pluribus Most of those who have immigrated ing small businesses that truly United States, located in Lebanon, I call this “The American Trinity.” I Unum Project, funded by the National to Europe, from, for example, Turkey – make Cider Days unique,” Zach Kansas. made up the name, but I didn’t make Endowment for the Humanities, “Over This year, national leaders are start - n Please see VALUES page 3 n Please see CIDER DAYS page 2 ing at 8 strategic locations across the country and driving toward the heart of the nation, stopping at churches for prayer to see revival come to our Goal reached for Choose Life plates nation. Kansans can now get their own to introduce a companion bill in the Prayer at the Heart of America, For “Choose LIFE” Kansas license plates, Senate, which he did. the Heart of America is a national call as the number of orders has reached HB 2678 was then combined with to prayer taking place Friday, July a sufficient number to begin the other groups wanting specialty 23rd, from 2-8pm at the geographical program. plates. It passed both the House and center of the 48 contiguous states. In February of 2018, Rep. Trevor Senate and was signed into law July This Prayer Gathering is the result of a Jacobs (R-District 4) was asked by a 1, 2018 by Governor Jeff Colyer. vision birthed in the heart of Doug Small and his passion for a fresh constituent if the state had Choose “Looking back, we give thanks to awakening across the United States of Life license plates. Rep. Jacobs God for inspiring Rep. Jacobs at the America. researched the situation to find that time in which He did,” said Barbara Prayer At the Heart is a call to the Kansas did not have such plates. Saldivar, State Director for family of faith, and the invitation is Without delay he introduced in the Concerned Women for America of per vehicle + $1.50 processing fee extended to everyone who believes House Transportation Committee, Kansas. “Any later and it more than The Procedure for online orders. Complete all fields that God is able to heal our land and HB 2678, that would make Choose likely would not have been signed Go to chooselifeplate.com, to for each vehicle you are registering. that He is our hope for revival and Life license plates available for pur - into law by today’s governor.” chase in Kansas. He then asked Sen. To date 33 states have now passed order your Choose Life license plate. Separate payments for each vehicle Please see PRAYER page 2 n Richard Hilderbrand (R-District 13) pro-life license plate legislation. The cost to pre-order plates is $40 n Please see CHOOSE LIFE page 2 2 • July 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Poll: Nearly 70% believe moral values are getting worse PRAYER continued from page 1 The country is sliding down a finding, the newest survey found a slippery slope of moral values wide gap between Republicans and according to a new poll. Democrats on the issue. restoration. The Gallup polling finds that 67 An all-time high of 66 percent of Many today feel that our nation percent of Americans believe the Republicans say the state of moral has turned its back on its Judeo- state of moral values is getting values is poor, compared to 30 per - Christian heritage and foundation, worse, while just 28 percent say they cent of Democrats. Only seven per - and that the truth of God’s Word is are getting better. cent of Republicans rate the state of being ignored and rejected. There are major political divides, moral affairs as excellent or good, Biblically and historically, the call with 92 percent of Republicans and while 22 percent of Democrats is for the people of God who are almost half (49 percent) of answered that way. called by His name, to humble our - Democrats saying moral values are “Americans have long been dis - selves and pray, seek His face and getting worse. Only seven percent of mayed by the state of moral values turn from our wicked ways with the Republicans say moral values are in the country,” Gallup’s Lydia Saad promise that He will hear our getting better; for Democrats, it’s 46 wrote. “But partisan shifts suggest prayers, forgive our sins and heal percent. that the transfer of power in our land. year, spanning the 2020 election and slowly, with no comparable surge in Attendees are asked to bring water Forty-seven percent rate the state Washington has had a stronger than shift from Republican President concern following the transfer of and lawn chairs, as thousands are of moral values as poor, 37 percent usual effect on how partisans per - Donald Trump to Democratic presidential leadership from expected to come from across the as “only fair” and 15 percent as ceive the country’s moral compass, President Joe Biden,” Saad wrote. Republican to Democratic control nation to gather under a huge tent. “good.” Only 1 percent of Americans with Democrats now the most opti - “Before now, Republicans’ ratings of in 2009, nor decrease when Trump No food will be offered at the event. say the state of moral values in the mistic they have been in two decades moral values had been worsening replaced Barack Obama in 2017.” To register for the event, go to United States today is “excellent.” and Republicans the least.” eventbrite.com/e/prayer-at-the- Although the 47 percent who “Republicans’ views of the state of heart-registration-158128987057 answered “poor” matches the 2019 moral values in the country have For more information about the reading and is similar to the 2017 grown sharply worse over the past Leading historian warns of event and the various prayer routes ‘fake religion’ of woke culture go to prayerattheheart.com So-called woke culture is a fake reli - speech that can only be pursued by the gion that can have deadly consequences, believers. It’s rather cultlike, Matt a leading historian said. Yglesias is not somebody I usually agree CIDER DAYS Hoover Institution fellow Niall with, but he called it the Great continued from page 1 Ferguson, a Scottish author and histori - Awokening. This was a very astute obser - an, appeared on Fox News host Tucker vation. So we are dealing not just with Haney, Owner of Cider Days said. Carlson’s podcast “Tucker Carlson the decay of traditional religion but far The festival, held annually the Today,” where he explained why the worse, the rise of new fake religions, last weekend of September is locat - political left does not focus on the econ - political religions. and one thing that’s ed at the Stormont Vail Event omy much anymore compared to the very clear from the 20th century is that Center in Topeka, KS. Featuring past. when people take their religious feelings “The people on the left didn’t really and they apply them to political ideolo - beautiful arts and crafts, vintage want to have a conversation about eco - gies, terrible things can happen.” finds, small businesses and non - nomics, because they had lost their argu - Ferguson compared woke culture to profits on display, contests, ments in the 1980s; they really hadn’t previous dangerous ideologies. demonstrations and great enter - been able to make the case for socialism “Central to what made communism tainment. successfully,” Ferguson said. “And the so deadly was it’s ultimately a religion, “Our team was devastated to conclusion was that there was more Marx is ultimately a prophet and cancel last year’s show, and we money to be made, or more power to be Marxism is a kind of religion,” he said. have been working hard to make gained, by exploiting identity politics “The same was true of Nazism. The the 40th annual Cider Days extra and emphasizing cultural, racial, gender most ardent Nazis thought of Hitler and special. We are hopeful the com - differences.” explicitly called him a redeemer of the munity will come out and support Later in the podcast, Ferguson warned German nation. So we’ve got to be very these fine businesses in that Western society does not yet “fully careful of political religions. Politics is September,” Haney said. realize, although it’s becoming more and not something that you should Ticket information will be released more clear, that wokeism, is in fact, a approach with a religious impulse. If you soon on the Cider Days website at religion.” start feeling religiously about politics, www.ciderdaysmarket.com. “It’s not a secular political ideology… take a lie down, you know, have some it’s not really about economics,” he said. sleep, take a long walk and try again, Those interested in joining “It is about salvation, membership of the because politics should not be imbued Cider Days as a vendor or enter - elect of the woke. It’s about persecuting with religious sentiment.” tainer are asked to contact Heidi at heretics. It’s about elaborate rituals of [email protected].

people will purchase these plates so someone they know who is contem - CHOOSE LIFE that the message of life is pro - plating abortion, and inspire many continued from page 1 claimed all over the state,” said to vote accordingly.” Saldivar. “Pray these plates will Specialty plates available because are due at time of registration. detour those contemplating abor - of lowered printing costs “Please pray that thousands of tion, encourage many to minister to Other specialty plates made possi - ble by the bill include license plates Before you sign for veterans of the Korean War, aGenty Y touhri nA nsg,w ge rset, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Lowe r Y our S tress, our Free Book. Iraqi Freedom and Operation IN A CAR ACCIGeDt EY ouNr BiTlls P?aid, Enduring Freedom. an d Take H ome M ore Similar attempts failed in the past Money f rom Y our because of high costs. Technology Inj ur y S ettlement. allowing digital printing of the plates have now substantially low - ered the cost, according to Peterson. “Digital printing will save our (785)268-3601 &KansasAccidentBook.com treasurer tons of money and make development much cheaper,” Peterson said. Pa tt AoTTn ORNEYS ATP LaAW tt on Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 3 VALUES continued from page 1 UNITED STATES : FULLY AMERICAN C5 luncheons continue as millions have – are not considered fully German by fellow Germans or The July fully Swedish by fellow Swedes or fully C5Alive Spanish by fellow Spaniards. This is “POWER” even true of the children and grand - Luncheon will be children of those immigrants. held July 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. And, just as important, few of those at The Peak, 1930 immigrants – or their children or SW Gage Blvd. grandchildren – will ever feel fully The cost to German, Swedish, or Spanish. But a attend a C5 It is a basic American value that all people “are endowed by their Creator involving businesses, non-profits Turk who immigrates to the United luncheon is $10 for C5Alive human beings are born equal, and all with certain unalienable Rights, that and churches. States will be regarded as fully members and first-time guests must be equal before the law. But end - among these are Life, Liberty and the In addition to monthly American – as American as any other who RSVP, and $12 at the door. ing up equal – that's a French and pursuit of Happiness.” In other words, “POWER” luncheons held on the American – the moment he or she Non-members and repeat guests European value. And if you want peo - rights come from God, not from men. second Thursday of each month, becomes a citizen. And they – and cer - pay $15. C5 luncheons are open ple to end up equal, you must deprive If rights are given by men, men can take C5 also hosts periodic business tainly their children – will feel fully to the public and everyone is wel - them of liberty. Which is exactly what them away. fairs and other events, including American. come to attend, organizers said. happened right after the French The American Trinity is the reason EASTERFEST, the annual Topeka Of course, America has not always RSVPs and inquiries can be sent Revolution and in every other society America became the world's freest and Easter Parade and Family Fun lived up to this “e pluribus unum” ideal. to [email protected]. that made equality its national goal. most prosperous country. But many Fest, held on N. Kansas Avenue But the ideal was always there. And it C5Alive “POWER” luncheons America gives people the liberty to Americans want to, in the words of for - and in Garfield Park on the day was applied to virtually every immi - are held on the second Thursday before Easter (cancelled for grant to America. end up wherever their abilities, work mer President Barack Obama, "funda - of each month. The next monthly 2021). The group is planning a ethic, and luck take them – meaning mentally transform" it. They wish to C5Alive "POWER Luncheon" will The second component of the Fall Fest this year on October 9 at unequal. Therefore, professional ath - replace American values with be held Aug. 12. American Trinity is liberty. The Vinewood venue. letes will make more money than European values – equality of result For more details on these and Now, you might ask, “Didn’t the C5 members may also sponsor teachers or doctors. That may be unfor - and an ever-expanding state, which other events, stay tuned to the French Revolution also enshrine liberty luncheons and other events as a tunate, but that is what liberty allows. If greatly reduce individual freedom; the C5Alive facebook page and web - as a central national value? Wasn’t its way to promote their organiza - you want equality, you will tell people celebration of ethnic and racial identity, site: www.C5Alive.org. motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”? tions. For more information how much they can earn – and that which is the opposite of E Pluribus C5Alive is an organization The answer is yes. America is hardly about C5, go to C5Alive.org, face - means the end of liberty. Unum; and the removal of God as the founded in 2009, dedicated to the only country to enshrine liberty; it book.com/C5Alive, or call 785- And third, In God We Trust. source of morality and rights. developing and uniting Christian is the only country to enshrine 640-6399. “Liberty,” “E Pluribus Unum,” and “In Unlike almost every other country, Which set of values Americans adopt Leadership in the community, God We Trust.” America never had a state religion. But will determine whether America What’s the difference? it was founded on the principle that remains free, prosperous, and the force The difference is this: The moment God – specifically, the God of the Bible for good in the world that it has been. you affirm equality, as the French – is the source of moral values. As the With the exception of the Civil War, Revolution did, you will lose liberty. Declaration of Independence put it, all this is the greatest internal battle in

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The Salvation Army is once again pro - viding a Summer Feeding Program for children and families Mondays through Fridays, through July 30th, 2021. Nutrition is an essential component to combat food insecurity in children. During the summer months many chil - dren go hungry because school is no longer there to provide hot, nutritious meals. The Salvation Army is there dur - ing the summer to provide a nutritious lunch for children in disadvantaged areas. Capt. Cristian Lopez, corps officer of The Salvation Army states, “Food is a basic human need that we provide at The Salvation Army through our food pantry and community meal program year- round. Being able to expand services to feed children this summer is not only a great opportunity, but our responsibility in feeding all the children of our commu - nity.” The Feeding Program will take place at the following locations and times: Timberly/Ripley Apartments, 339 SE Lawrence – 11:30 – 11:50am; Paradise Plaza, 1110 SW Powell St. Noon – 12:30pm; Deer Creek housing Unit, 423 SE Winfield, 12:30 – 12:50pm The feeding program is FREE to all in the community. The Salvation Army is asking parents to accompany younger children to the sites for safety reasons. 4 • July 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice and the rest of our debt is about $90,000 I’d do this. And honestly, I don’t give a in student loans. My wife puts 40,000 crap what your wife is particular about. miles a year on the other car traveling for You guys are broke! You’re up to your work. I talked to her the other day about eyeballs in debt, and now she’s talking us moving down a little in car, but she’s about buying a $48,000 car—when you particular about what she drives. I even still owe $30,000 on one—then putting to fix and flip a house that far away. found out she has her eye on a newer 40,000 miles a year on it and destroying Long distance flip? —Dave DAVE vehicle that costs about $48,000. I don’t its value quicker than you can say “fast.” Dear Dave, RAMSEY Being on the same page know what to do. Can you help? This whole idea and attitude is dumber I’ve been following your advice for Financial author, Zach than a rock. Absolutely not! You may about a year. I’m almost out of debt, and radio host, television Dear Dave, have seen the light where your finances I live on a budget, but looking toward personality, and My wife and I are in our 20s, and Dear Zach, are concerned, but it sounds like your the future it seems like it will be very dif - motivational speaker together we make about $80,000 a year. Okay, let’s start slow. I’m glad you’ve wife is still in the dark and needs to ficult to save up for a down payment on Our first baby is due in early 2022, so seen the wisdom in getting control of grow up some. You two should have a a home. I live in Chicago, and property being debt-free has become a top priority your money and getting out of debt. long, serious talk about things, and get prices are very expensive. I have a friend dave says in my mind. Right now, we have two cars. That’s the first step toward financial on the same page financially—especial - in Georgia who suggested I buy a less The one I drive is paid off and has a lot of peace. ly with a baby on the way. Your family’s expensive property there, then fix it up out ahead in the deal. miles on it, but it’s in really good shape. Now, where the car thing is con - future depends on it. and flip it to make the money I would People who flip houses for a living We still owe $30,000 on the other one, cerned, there’s not a chance in the world —Dave need for a down payment. What do you professionally eyeball dozens, some - think of this idea? times hundreds, of properties to buy just Erik one. It’s not an easy way to make money, and it’s definitely not something I’d rec - How Low Can Interest Rates Go? By Ryan Shumaker at something called ‘average effective market’ in its name, it likely follows this Dear Erik, ommend doing from a distance. In Smartvester Pro at duration.’ This is a measurement of how popular bond market index. Many ‘tar - When you take on the kind of work short, I wouldn’t do it, Erik. Fixing and you’re talking about, you need to oversee The Retirement Team much the bonds will gain or lose when get date retirement funds’ have a bond flipping properties is a hands-on busi - interest rates go up or down. Right now fund like this as their single largest hold - what’s happening every step of the way. ness, and trying to do it from 700 miles You’re working out details, keeping an Looking back to the for the Aggregate Bond Index that num - ing. While that may have worked very away would be a nightmare. start of the century, ber is about 6.5. What this means is that well 20 years ago, it is mathematically eye on the crew, and having to handle a Just keep on working the budget and dozen other issues tied to the project. interest rates have been if interest rates rise just 1%, then the impossible for that to continue to work save as much as you can. I’d consider in decline. Back then the Aggregate Bond bonds will lose 6.5%. If interest rates go as well today. We have never been in an Plus, you can’t just walk up to a house or getting a part-time job for a while to add see it online, buy it, and expect to come Index was paying over 7%. Today? Just up 2%, then the bonds would lose a interest rate or investing environment to the down payment fund before I’d try 1%. This means in order for investors to whopping 13%. Given that the bonds like we are in today. It is much more dif - get the same amount of interest from are only paying 1% in interest right now ficult to get a good return on conserva - tive investments. In our opinion, it is important to seek out ones that instead of losing when interest rates go up will actually gain and pay higher interest when that happens. There are numerous investments out there that have this fea - ture, but unfortunately many don’t know where to look or don’t have the expertise to select them. As part of our firm’s complimentary 3 step review, we help people find ways to get reliable income that isn’t going to be hit when interest rates inevitably rise. We also find as much money as we can that is needless falling through the cracks to things like taxes. Every dollar saved on taxes is 1 less dollar of interest needed to their bonds or bond funds they need a we believe this is a pretty big risk to be get the same amount of income in retire - staggering 7 times as much money. taking for such a little amount of invest - ment. Now more than ever it is impor - Bonds have been a great place to make ment return. tant to get all of the other little things decent money with lower levels of risk, We are concerned that with interest correct when it comes to retirement as especially 10-20 years ago. Why? Because rates plummeting the last two years the margin for error is so much smaller. not only were bonds paying a much (which you can see in the chart) and With interest rates being more than 7 higher interest rate then, but bonds also bond funds gaining value because of this times less for people retiring today than gain in value when interest rates fall. that too many people are being lured what their parents would’ve experienced Things are much different today. Interest into a false sense of security with inap - 20 years ago what worked well for them rates are at their lowest level in history, propriate expectations for how most is unlikely to work well for someone without much more room to go lower. If bond index funds should perform. The retiring today. interest rates merely stay where they are, unfortunate thing is that with this index then investors are going to get an interest the ‘average effective duration’ was actu - Material discussed is meant for gener - rate that is only 1/3 of what historical ally SMALLER when interest rates have al/informational purposes and is not inflation has been. This means that every been going down the last 2 years than intended to be used as the sole basis for single day a person would be losing buy - what it is now. This means that if interest any financial decisions, nor be construed ing power with their money since their rates merely go back to where they were as advice to meet your particular needs. investment would be growing 3 times in 2019 that investors will lose more as Please consult a financial professional for slower than what prices (inflation) are rates go back up than what they gained further information. Investing in securi - rising. when rates went down. ties involves risk and profit cannot be Things get much worse when interest 3 things can happen with interest rates guaranteed. rates rise. When that happens bonds lose right now. They can go down more, but Investment advisory services offered value. Let me give an example. Let’s say there’s not too much further they can fall through Next Generation Investing, you go and buy a bond from a school when they’re already at 1%. They could LLC. that cost $100 and is paying 1%. Now stay the same, which would mean those Securities offered through World let’s say interest rates go up to 2%. If invested in them would earn 3 times less Equity Group, Inc. member FINRA and someone can go buy a new bond from than inflation, or they could go up caus - SIPC. the school that is paying 2% for $100 no ing losses that are likely more than what Next Generation Investing, LLC, & one is going to want to give you $100 for the interest the bonds are paying. The Retirement Team are not owned or the one paying 1% that you own. You’re If you own any bond funds, we believe controlled by World Equity Group. going to have to take less. This is why it is very important to know what risks Insurance and annuities offered when interest rates rise, bonds lose value. are being taken. The largest bond fund in through Ryan Shumaker, KS Insurance the world right now follows the exact License #10359614. The big question is ‘how much do index we’re talking about in this article. If Ryan can be contacted at 785-228- they lose?’ To find that out with any you have a mutual fund or ETF with 0222 or RetireTopeka.com. bond index of bond fund you must look ‘total bond market’ or ‘aggregate bond Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 5 Ready to Play Defense with Your Retirement Savings? Kansas News Briefs from around the state By Jim Hanna It takes time to recover from losses • The challenge intensifies with a larger Governor: Kansas Will Keep Providing nearly two years of renovations, the Harry loss. If your portfolio loses 35 percent in Extra COVID Food Aid S Truman Presidential Library in For most investors, it’s no surprise that While much of our focus tends to be total, it would take a 67 percent return in TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Governor Independence, Missouri, is ready to wel - markets are subject to up-and-down fluc - on news about stock markets performing the next year to regain that lost ground. Laura Kelly has moved to keep 63,000 come visitors again. The museum looks tuations over well, the fact is that for investors, avoiding households from losing extra food aid similar from the outside, but the inside time. And if you large losses can make a real difference. This points to the importance of mod - because Kansas is no longer under a state has been completely reimagined in how are investing This is why many investors focus on ifying risk in your workplace savings plan of emergency for the coronavirus pan - it presents Truman's story and his legacy with a long- determining their risk tolerance level and later in life, as you close in on the time demic. The announcement Tuesday that for the modern world. The nearly $30 term perspec - building a well-diversified mix of assets when you need to count on that pool of Kelly plans to continue the extra $14.5 million project is the most extensive tive, it’s pretty that reflects their risk preferences. As you money for income. million a month in aid came two weeks since the museum opened in 1957. common for grow older, you likely may want to reeval - after top Republicans in the GOP-con - Work was slowed by the coronavirus your portfolio uate your investment risk. That’s because What to do before or during trolled Legislature ended the state of emer - pandemic. The new museum presents to experience negative markets can be a lot more diffi - retirement gency. The Democratic governor’s chief of Truman's story from his Missouri child - temporary cult to overcome if you are almost retired staff had told reporters that the extra pan - hood until his death. It has interactive declines in Hanna or you are already tapping your savings to If you don’t have time on your side – demic-related aid would end once the exhibits and videos combined with value. Given meet current income needs. i.e., you are within five years of retirement state of emergency expired June 15. hundreds of artifacts. Museum director enough time, markets generally have Consider these examples that show or already retired and drawing down your Republican leaders had argued that Kurt Graham said a primary focus was shown an ability to overcome losses and what happens if there’s a market decline assets, make a priority of reviewing the Kansas could continue to manage its pan - explaining how decisions Truman made help investors continue to accumulate at the same time you are withdrawing five level of risk in your portfolio. That may demic response without an emergency still affect today's world. wealth. percent of the portfolio’s principal to mean reducing your holdings of equities declaration. The aid averages about $230 a However, managing market declines is meet retirement income needs: within your broader asset mix. month per household. Officer Shoots, Kills Hays Woman different if you are nearing or in retirement. • If your portfolio sustains a loss of 20 Yet stocks may still need to play a role. PLAINVILLE, Kan. (AP) — State Chances are your 401(k), 403(b) or other percent from a combination of invest - Given the realities that your retirement Airline Adds Nonstop Service from authorities are investigating after a type of workplace savings plan represents ment declines and portfolio withdrawals, may extend for two-to-three decades or Wichita to Florida police officer shot and killed a woman one of your largest financial assets. You your portfolio will need to earn a 33 per - longer, you need to put your portfolio in WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Allegiant with a gun in the small town of want to make sure a sudden market down - cent return to overcome that loss in the a position to grow, even modestly, to help Airlines is adding a new nonstop route Plainville. The Kansas Bureau of turn doesn’t put you in a difficult position. following year. meet income needs over that span of from Wichita to Florida. KSNW reports Investigation said the shooting hap - time. 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America is Paying for Disobeying God Health and Trust In the Word of God, God prom - them Man’s garbage, such as about these subjects than we know. ised to bless and protect His chosen Evolution. By Kerby Anderson On the other hand, the public Nation (Israel), if they believed in They should be telling them about Whenever health is involved, health establishment has been mak - Him and obeyed His Laws and how our Founding Fathers went trust is also important. You go to the ing statements that we can check. I Commandments. Whenever they through great length to think out doctor who prescribes a treatment mentioned the statements last year turned away from Him, He took seri - and write the “Constitution,” and or medicine. You may know some - by Dr. Anthony Fauci and Surgeon MANAGING EDITOR ous corrective measures to get them how they insisted on a “Bill of thing about anatomy and physiolo - General Jerome Adams, who advised back into the fold. When they failed Rights”, which respected individual gy, but you need to trust that your the public not to wear masks. I did Lee to obey, God punished them severely. rights, and restricted the new federal doctor is part of a radio program document - Hartman Our founding fathers believed government, from infringing upon prescrib - ing their efficacy and correctly [email protected] God would also bless America and those rights. ing the guessed they merely lied about provide protection and security, so The delegates at the Constitution right treat - masks in order to have enough for CONTRIBUTING EDITORS long as America, believed and Convention debated the proposed ment or health care professionals. obeyed God. constitution for 17 weeks. pharma - A few weeks ago, the public health Many of us still believe that God Obviously, they realized the great Nick Hartman ceutical. establishment suspended the has been faithful in keeping His importance of such a document. Trust is Johnson & Johnson vaccine distri - Dwight Widaman promise. But many in America today do not also bution. Six confirmed cases of a Unfortunately, America has failed seem to appreciate this precious doc - blood clot disorder were found out ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS terribly in keeping our end of the ument and want to destroy it and important Anderson of seven million who already bargain, at least in the last several everything it stands for. when it comes to the health care establish - received the vaccine. If this was a Lee Hartman decades! America’s disobedience of God Like ancient Israel, America has and His Laws may very well be the ment. Do you trust these health one-in-a-million risk, why stop 785-640-6399; [email protected] forgotten to obey God’s instructions, reason of the craziness which is now experts who have been making rec - using the vaccine? Or do health such as to teach each new generation going on in America today. America ommendations during this pandem - authorities know of more cases and Darcy Childs 785-249-6203 all about Him and what He expects cannot even follow God’s orders to ic? Over the last year, some of them are not forthcoming with the evi - [email protected] of us. love one another and “not to kill.” haven’t given us lots of reasons to dence? Either way, we should have Each generation is to “tell its chil - Two or three thousand unborn feel confident about their com - legitimate questions. NEWS & FEATURES dren of God’s “mighty acts” and babies are killed every day and half ments. Trust is important in health care “proclaim His power.” “One genera - the population of America think its The question of trust surfaced in a decisions, especially when recom - Amy Buster, Carolyn Cogswell, Rob tion shall praise thy works to anoth - alright. recent radio interview I did about mendations are being made about Mooney, Marie Asner, Alan Goforth, Clint er.” This could be a warning from God vaccine hesitancy. My guest masks, lockdowns, and restricting Decker, Michael Foust, John Altevogt, society. Americans have a right to be Dwight Widaman, Lee Hartman Now instead of telling our chil - to return to Him, or, it could be, the explained that none of us have dren about the Mighty Creator of beginning of His PUNISHMENT expertise in virology nor in the man - skeptical. LAYOUT & DESIGN Heaven and Earth, and telling them and destruction of our beloved ufacture of mRNA vaccines. God formed them in their Mother’s country. Therefore, we have to trust doctors Kerby Anderson hosts the Point of Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman womb and gave them life, they teach –Manuel Ybarra and scientists who know much more View radio show.

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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 7 Exposing the Devil’s Latest Tactic to Keep Us from the Bible (Check out BibleGateway.com or down - endless internet options, including the By Dr. Michael Brown load the YouVersion Bible app.) ability to watch almost any past movie or In a recent article, I mentioned that in Many of us have numerous copies of TV show or current sports event by the 1647, the colony of Massachusetts passed the Bible in our home, and literally, at the hour. the Old Deluder Act, with “the Old tip of our fingers, we have instant access It’s constant social media posts. And a Deluder” referring to the devil himself. In to dozens of translations of the Word. A 24/7 stream of news. And limitless ads the past, this act declared, Satan kept peo - simple click, and there it is: the Bible on pulling us in a million different (and oh- ple from reading the Scriptures by con - your phone or tablet or PC. so-interesting) directions at once. fining the Bible to an tongue unknown We can even set up a program to One night, while doing some research by the common people (namely, Latin). remind us to read the Bible every day, on YouTube, I noticed a fascinating Now, the colonists said, he is keeping with the passages in question appearing nature video listed in the column to the people from reading the Scriptures by right on our screens. right, which then led me to another fasci - way of ignorance of the English language. As for literacy, while there are some nating video, this one about violent, It was ordered, therefore, “that every Americans who never learn to read, that predatory animals. township in this jurisdiction, after the number is extremely low. And even for Soon enough, I was searching for Lord hath increased them to fifty house - those who cannot read, they can listen to videos on subjects like, “Lions vs. holds, shall forthwith appoint one within the Bible in audio form. Hyenas” or, “How Strong Is a Gorilla?” – their town to teach all such children as The Word of God, in one form or and on and on it went. shall resort to him to write and read.” another, is available everywhere. In fact, I’m not sure if I wasted 60 minutes or This way, as the children learned to read But the fact that they were free to prac - Of course, there are many aspects of Tyndale would be shocked beyond words 90 minutes that night, but for sure, the English, they would be able to read the tice their religion, with the Bible fully colonial life that we would differ with to see just how available the Bible is in time was wasted. I simply got distracted. Bible. accessible in their native tongue, did not today, most notably the enforcing of our day here in America. He would also And how many have been distracted In the 1500s, when William Tyndale guarantee that they would actually read Christianity on the colonies. (Needless to be shocked beyond words to see just how by things far more harmful than nature translated the Bible into English, he paid the Bible. say, where slavery was practiced, we much we ignore it. videos? for it with his life, being imprisoned, then In their judgment, the greatest obstacle would deplore that as well.) The Bible is more accessible than ever, Of course, we can’t blame the devil for strangled by hanging, then burned after was now illiteracy, hence the passing of But that is not my point here. Instead, yet, relatively speaking, we hardly access keeping us from the Word. That is our death. And this was by the authority of the Old Deluder Act, guaranteeing that my point is to say that these God-fearing, it. There really is a “scandal of biblical choice and our choice alone. the English Church, which had become every child would learn to read English. Bible-revering settlers realized that Satan illiteracy.” But we can recognize the temptations corrupt in so many ways. Can you imag - Similar sentiments were expressed in was always working overtime to keep The Old Deluder is at work again, and of our age, temptations which have even ine “Christian” leaders wanting to keep the New Haven Code of 1655, which stat - Christians from the Scriptures. That’s he is proving quite successful. robbed us of the ability to concentrate. the Bible out of the hands of Christians? ed that the purpose of education was to why they were determined to see their What is his key tactic today? And we can make a fresh determination Thanks to the pioneering work of equip children to be “able duly to read the children educated. This way, they could I believe it is distraction. to put the Word of God first in our lives. Tyndale, Church policies changed, and Scriptures … and in some competent read the Bible for themselves. Never before have we had so many May I encourage you to avail yourself so, these early American settlers had the measure to understand the main Today, Satan has a fresh new tactic, and things vying for our attention. of the embarrassment of Scriptural rich - English Bible in their possession. (It was grounds and principles of Christian it is working marvelously. It’s just not emails. And texts. And es we have today, making focused, devo - called the Geneva Bible, which preceded Religion necessary to salvation.” It was I’m not talking about suppressing direct messages on Facebook and Twitter tional reading of the Bible a priority in the King James Version and which they also assumed that this was the key to the English translations of the Bible. and What’s App (and a host of other plat - your life? preferred to the King James, which they colony functioning well: citizens who To the contrary, there are more than forms, all demanding our attention.) If enough of us do that, putting into perceived to be the Bible of the Church of knew their Bibles would make the best 450 English translations of the Bible, It’s also endless cable TV channels, practice what we read, it will have a revo - England.) citizens. many of them available free online. which are now being overshadowed by lutionary impact on the nation. Literally. 8 • July 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Why Vacation Bible School Still Matters vbs & summer camps

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - DESTINATION DIG - July 12-15, 9am-12pm, First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Price: Free. Unearthing the Truth about Jesus. Ages 4 to completed 6th grade are welcome to join us for music, fun, snacks, bible teaching, and crafts! Register at fsbctopeka.org/vbs. Contact Info: [email protected]; 7852720443

BREAK-OUT VBS – July 25-28, 6:15-8pm, Eastside Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St. Escape Room theme - Breakout from the ordinary to the Vacation Bible School is the per - children’s ministry events force us to Hand him a puppet. Have a few of fect way to immerse visitors into think about our friendliness level. your seniors mentioned that they extraordinary! For kids K-9th grade. 785-379-9933 https://esbcks.org church culture and VBS provides a Up your game at VBS and remind would like to help out with snacks? wide opportunity for volunteers to everyone to smile and shake as Put out the call and let all your vol - CAGE GYMNASTICS CAMP – various dates in June and July. 785-266- work in children’s ministry. many hands as possible. Connect unteers do something for Jesus. 4151. Cagegymnastics.com Here are 3 reasons why Vacation with all visitors, big and small. And Providing ministry opportunities to Bible School is still important KANSAS BALLET ACADEMY SUMMER DANCE CAMP . 785-383-7918, or KansasBallet.com Vacation Bible School is important for kids meeting YMCA SUMMER CAMP - The YMCA offers several varieties of summer camps. Call 785-435-8651 or [email protected] Jesus. VBS is the ideal ministry vehicle TOPEKA ZOO SUMMER CAMP - The Topeka Zoo has various opportunities for introducing children to Jesus— for Summer Camps. https://topekazoo.org/ and it’s so much fun! From the music to the crafts, to the teaching, Jesus becomes more than a charac - ter in a Bible story. Through your efforts and through Vacation Bible School programs, children get to see how real the Bible truly is and how God’s Word applies to them. Vacation Bible School offers chil - dren opportunities for salvation too. And isn’t that the central reason for bringing forth such effort? Roll if you really want to know what peo - people that may not otherwise get out the welcome mat and get ready ple think about your church, ask the chance to minister will help the to share the love of Jesus with a spir - them to submit an anonymous team grow, personally and corpo - questionnaire. rately. Growth is always good. Ask questions like: And one more thing on volun - • “How many people greeted you teers: It’s okay to ask for outside when you arrived?” help. Reach out to fellow children’s • “Were the classes easy to find?” ministry leaders in your communi - Use the data to improve your ty. Be mindful when you do, have a future programs. few options. “Hey, would you mind coming to demonstrate this object Vacation Bible School is lesson? I am sure our kids would important because it helps love to see you in action.” Be specific find new volunteers. in what you need to avoid confusion and encourage participation. (That Yeah, it’s Vacation Bible School means you must be willing to return time. If you have a plethora of tried the favor.) and true volunteers, congratula - itually hungry generation. tions! You’ll have plenty of helping Yes, it’s true. The church culture hands to make this a memorable has to change with the times but Vacation Bible School is event. Put volunteers to work that Vacation Bible School remains an important for families finding may not normally get to participate. exciting and necessary ministry out - your church. Got a recently graduated teen? reach. As I mentioned in my opening statement, VBS is the perfect event for showcasing your ministry and your church. To my mind, VBS is as important as a holiday event. My team and I think a lot about how a visitor feels. Is there someone to greet him or her when they arrive? Are there inclement weather volun - teers ready with an umbrella? Is there a way to connect with visitors after the event ends? Vacation bible school and other Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 9 Vacation locations close to home make great ‘Staycation’ options By Sydney Hanna | Metro Voice Weston Bend Kansas Statehouse We are creatures of habit. We often associate feelings of positivity and com - State Park fort with familiarity, which is created by the repetition of tasks and the stability of certain things in our lives. So, what is that one place where we feel the most familiar, the most comfortable, and the safest? Home! During trying times, home is often where we turn. Statistics charting the travel patterns of Americans in 2020 dur - ing the COVID-19 pandemic reflect this tendency. The Transportation Security exhibits displaying one of Santa Fe’s earli - tubing. Administration reported a significant est locomotives, a biplane, tools used by Weston prides itself in being the “best decrease in travelers across the United Kansas natives, items belonging to histor - small town in Missouri” and for having States since the start of the pandemic – ical figures, William Allen White’s print - attractions of all different types so that no which is reasonable, considering our nat - ing press and so much more. The Kansas matter what you’re looking for in your ural desire to remain in the comfort of plete, and features a 40 ft. freefall. staycation destinations if you take time to Museum of History is a wonderful desti - staycation, Weston has it. The Park also offers an exciting Trail look for them. Staycations are great for our home when life becomes uncertain. nation if you’re looking to take a step into Although we must continue to be smart Run that stretches for two miles, includ - helping us focus on simple yet important the past and uncover the history of your Kansas Statehouse ing more than 20 obstacles that are things and enjoy what’s already around about maintaining our physical health, home state. we also need to ensure our mental health, The Kansas Statehouse, also known as designed to build teamwork and provide us, while staying on a budget. because it is just as important. Weston, Missouri the Kansas State Capitol Building, is an outlet for challenge seekers of all ages. Sometimes, it’s the best option for a Structure and a consistent routine are another local attraction, located on 10th This organized obstacle trek is happening family vacation, so next time you find healthy, but periodically it’s important to Weston, Missouri is great daytrip des - Avenue in downtown Topeka. on September 26, 2021 and is open to yourself in need of a break from the step back, take a deep breath, and do tination. It’s a small town located 77 Surprisingly, however, there are many anyone who wants to join. monotony of everyday life, consider stay - something different. Studies have shown miles from the heart of Topeka, but don’t Topeka locals whose only interaction ing close to home and taking a staycation. that taking a break from the stressful let its size fool you. Weston is always a with this magnificent building is driving The Midwest has many astonishing You deserve it! aspects of our lives can be remarkably vibrant experience thanks to its unique by it. beneficial to both mental and physical Construction on the Statehouse started in 1866 and took 37 years to wellbeing. Historic Weston Orchard and Taking a brief vacation is an excellent complete. In 2002, a 12-year-long ren - way to get that breath of fresh air and Vineyard ovation process began on the building relax, but traveling vast distances isn’t to restore several murals, the dome, always ideal. So, why not try a staycation? and other elements of this historical Staycations have been growing in popu - architectural piece. The Capitol’s larity over the past few years, so let’s jump exquisite murals reflect monumental on the bandwagon. events from Kansas’s history. The State You may be thinking, “This is Kansas. Library with its glass floor is awe- What is there to do around Kansas?” The inspiring. A trip to the Kansas answer is… a lot! Here are a few ideas to Statehouse is both an educational and get you started. exciting experience. The Capitol welcomes visitors Kansas Museum of History restaurants, bars, historic sites, orchard Monday through Friday from 8AM to and vineyard, winery, and the joyous hos - 5PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 1PM. The Kansas Museum of History, locat - pitality of the locals. Weston hosts excit - Tours are free of charge during the week. ed at 6425 SW Sixth Ave, Topeka, tells the ing events featuring live music and out - story of Kansas. By strolling through this door dining as the leaves begin changing Wildwood Adventure Park building, you will discover the history of colors. Wildwood Adventure Park is tucked our state’s natives, early and current set - For history buffs, some popular attrac - tlements, early means of transportation, into the Flint Hills near Manhattan, tions are the Weston History Kansas, which makes it only 56 miles Museum, Lewis & Clark from Topeka. It has 7 ziplines that will get Exhibit, and the Bonnell your adrenaline pumping as you glide Museum which all give visi - over the trees and catch glimpses of the tors a peak into the past. For beautiful Flint Hills. A full run on the those who want to see more ziplines takes about two hours to com - nature and adventure, Weston Bend State Park and Snow Creek are beautiful places to visit that offer travel - ers an opportunity to admire God’s handi - work. Weston Bend State Park provides trails for hiking and and monumental events that occurred on biking that take explorers to scenic Kansas soil. views of the Missouri River. This museum features stunning Snow Creek Mountain Resort is stationed on bluffs above the river about seven miles from the heart of the town. This mountain resort is open during the winter months with hours varying due to weather. It’s home to snowy slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. This resort also offers guests the opportunity to go snow - 10 • July 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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favorites are still available, like the Turkey Lurkey and house made Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad for lunch. Fresh salads, wraps and tasty paninis like The Cristo Kicker make it perfect for casual dining. Catering is also a mainstay; box lunches, trays, coffee, baked goods and buffets. Check out the menus online at www.juliscoffeeand - bistro.com and order online, pay online and pick up; catering is delivered or Eatstreet delivery. The owner and staff at Juli’s want to take this opportunity to thank the Topeka community for their undying support since 2016. Despite the pan - demic and relocation Juli’s remained OPEN normal hours and kept 80% of their staff on payroll throughout the pandemic. Community matters and that is the reason Topeka has been home for 6 generations of the Bistro family. Remember 911 Kansas for Great Coffee, Better Food! A Full-Service Florist, Home Decor & Gift Shop Downtown Absolute Design by Brenda, 629 S. Kansas Avenue, offers hand-selected flowers and exquisite designs with deliv - ery throughout the Topeka area. They have an expansive line of gifts, jewelry and home decor for all your hol - iday and year-round needs. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 11

Chefck âoÅut tÅhexsÜe àu|pÅcoxm i n g S`ummxeÅrtimÉÜe |Exváe?nXts &ä AxcÇtivàiát?ie9s Do wYntoâwÇn!4 While you’re making your way NOTO Arts Center, 8th and Kansas, open-air market is full of fresh fruits HOLLEY MILITARY MUSEUM – around the downtown area, check and 6th and Jackson. It runs every 15 and vegetables, herbs, arts & crafts, Downtown Ramada Inn. Featuring 5 out the new things to look at on minutes. The vehicle is handicap flower, home-baked goods and more. galleries, named after world leaders. both sides of the street -- there equipped. The Washburn University LIVE @ LUNCH – Wednesdays; 11am- Featuring World War II artifacts, Air are lots of new features! And Improve will entertain you during your 1pm, Evergy Plaza downtown. Live Force One exhibit, Kansas War watch for these downtown events ride. music, food trucks, yard games & Heroes, Space, Vietnam & more. coming up: MARKET MONDAYS - Monday 3-7pm more. Cost: Free. 10am-8pm daily. through October, Evergy Plaza. A farmers market and artisan market KANSAS STATE CAPITOL – Mon.-Fri., helping to increase access to fresh, 8am–5pm, SW 10th & Jackson St. Save $5.00 by using the coupon on locally produced foods and other Tours provided. For info: 296-3966 or this page! products. www.kshs.org/capitol. Dome Tours You can also order or wire flowers 24 M-F 10:30am-4:15pm. hours a day at their website:: www.absolutedesignbybrenda.com. Diamonds are Forever You'll find many specials and gift ideas EATS & BEATS – Every Thursday at David's Jewelers, 623 S. Kansas - a fam - through August, 6:30pm-9pm, ily business that has served Topeka for Evergy Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs. four generations. And this year they are Food trucks & beer gardens. now celebrating 50 years in business! Diamond rings, pendants and ear - LIVERPOOL LEGENDS – July 10, rings usually top the list but they also MOVIES AT EVERGY PLAZA – Second 7:30pm, TPAC. 785-234-2787, ART WALK ON FIRST FRIDAYS – offer vivid colored gemstones in unique Fridays til fall [email protected] settings, watches, clocks, statues and fine Downtown & NOTO arts district. Arts, crystal, as well as many other gift items, antiques, fine crafts, many more DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MAR - whether for yourself or someone else. items. Free shuttle will run from 5 KET - Saturday's through Nov., "Gifts can start at $20.00 and go from pm to 9 pm. The stops are at the 7:30am-noon, 12th & Harrison. The there," said Mitzi from behind the count - er at David's. CURTIS HOUSE MUSEUM – Every "We will be glad to help you find that Sat., 11am-3pm; by appointment special gift for that special someone." other times, 1101 SW Topeka Blvd. Former mansion of Charles Curtis, 31st Vice President of the US, and the only one of American Indian her - A CHORUS LINE – Sep. 24-26, TPAC. itage. Cost $5. For info: 357-1371 or 785-234-2787, info@topekaper - 597-5380. formingarts.org

Pancakes and more Hanover’s Pancake House at 1034 S. For Br eakfast and Lu nch it’ s... Kansas Avenue has been a local favorite since 1969! With a wide variety on the menu, and friendly service, it’s a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch or brunch! They are also fameous for the pork tenderloin sandwich, and it is huge! With the friendly service and generous portions, you won’t go away hungry! 1034 S. Kansas Avenue - (785) 232-1 111 There are so many other unique shops www .hanoverpancakehouse.com donwtown you won’t believe it! Don’t stop with this incomplete list! There’s plenty more to discover in Downtown Topeka this summer! Don’t forget to check out the Capitol Building and the many statues on the grounds there. Bring a friend, or the family, and re- discover the joy of hanging out down - town!

Hanover Pancake House...need I say mor e? 12 • July 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Another new sculpture shows up in NOTO There’s always something new Welcome.. happening in NOTO, and now . there is a new giraffe sculpture to TO NORTH TOPEKA! add to the growing collection of sculptures and street art in the area. Live entertainment is also preva - lent in NOTO, and Topeka Big Band will take the stage in Redbud Park from 1-3pm on July 3rd. Come and listen to music ranging from the 40's to the 80's while you shop the Saturday Market. Of course, First Friday Art Walk & Market is the first Friday of every month. The North Topeka Arts District has become an attrac - Try our tion to Art Lovers and History Buffs alike with beautiful scenes of lunch specials art and history. The restaurants, Monday - Friday! locally owned shops, art galleries antiques and studios have become a favorite art walk destination. Art Walk Hours are 10 am to 9 pm. You can bisit the NOTO Arts Center to pick up a map of partici - Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in evening. pating businesses and view the Redbud Park from now through Various local vendors will be newest exhibit at the Morris October. available exhibiting; art, antiques, Gallery. Don’t forget NOTO 3rd Saturday furniture, and handmade wares. Also, a NOTO Saturday Vendor Market is preceded by NOTO Market is now open on 1st & 3rd Night Out activities on Friday

More important than living in KANSAS is where you will live forever. Just as you would look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so you must look at the Bible to find your way to heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - tions on getting there. 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone starts the same place spiritually. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of god.” (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” (Rev. 20:14). 2. Realize Jesus paid the penalty. Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection provid - ed a way for you to go to heaven and restore your relationship with God. “But God com - mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8). Since Jesus, God’s Son, was the only One who could pay for our sin, He is the only Way to Heaven. TOPEKA 3. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as RESCUE MISSION your Savior. In order to go to Heaven from KANSAS, or anywhere else, you must accept MINIS TRIES Christ by calling on Him in prayer. He tells us in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call FAITH WITH IT S SLEEVES R OLLED UP upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Main: 785.35 4.1744 Use the following prayer, or one similar to it, to Mail Donations t o: receive Him now: Donat e: T ext TRMgiv e t o 77 977 600 N K ansas A ve Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I Non-Cash Donations: 785.35 7.4285 Topek a, K S 66608 believe that you died and rose again for me. Volunt eer Ser vices: 785.35 4.1744 e xt. 393 OR Please forgive me of my sin, become Lord of P.O. Bo x 8350 my life, and take me to heaven when I die. I TRMonline.or g Topek a, K S 66608 am trusting you completely, and in nothing I can do. Thank you Jesus! Amen. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 13 come first served. Distributing several tons of fresh pro - Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site. Bring a picnic The Area’s Most Complete Guide to the Family-Friendly Events You Want to See! duce and other items to families in need. (785) 234- basket and enjoy a warm summer evening surrounded 1111 www.RandelMinistries.com by the Ward-Meade Botanical Garden and the historic PARKS, TRAILS AND POOLS – Shawnee County parks, buildings of Old Prairie Town. Free tours of the gardens trails, pools & Adventure Cove are open beginning and buildings. The Mulvane General Store and Potwin Memorial Day weekend Drug Store will be open late for your shopping conven - the events ience and old fashion treats. HEARTLAND NIGHTS! CRUISE-IN & DRAGS – July 3, 6- 10pm, 7530 SW Topeka Blvd. (785) 861-7899 C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – July 14, 11:30-1. SPIRIT OF KANSAS FIREWORKS & BLUES FESTIVAL - • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who July 4, at Lake Shawnee. Live music, kids activities, RSVP, $12 at the door vendors, food trucks, car show, fireworks. • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES – July 9-18. Go to sunflow - • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to ergames.com/ for details much food is needed! Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com PICNIC ON THE PRAIRIE – July 10, 5:30-8pm, Old Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great Get your event Highlighted in Blue in print, our online calendar and promoted in social media for only $29! 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW cCONCERTS aleHiawatha Place (US nHwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 78d5-286- FAMILY-aFRIENDLY EVrENTS 0601 or [email protected] KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- SENIOR SOLO'S – Every 3rd Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at holidays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. clapping tunes. Concessions available First Assembly Church, 500 SW 27th St, downstairs Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. Fellowship Hall. Games & Fellowship, lots of Laughter & Reservations/cancellations required 24 hours in TOPEKA ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - F irst Sat. of ea. Fun. 785-817-3071. advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Jefferson & month, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every Shawnee Co. at 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% south door), 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 milk & sugar-free items for diabetics. 215- 0064. [email protected] . second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. DOWNTOWN TOPEKA LIONS CLUB - 2nd & 4th THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- Mondays at Noon, Madison Street Diner inside the 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the Ramada Downtown, Guests are welcome. GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. ea. month, 1-3pm. show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 services at 10:45am - followed at noon by The Hope Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk S Hickory, Ottawa. Tickets are $10 and only at the door. House FREE Community Food & Clothing Banks. Area Agency on Aging offers Senior health insurance Ph. 785-214-0013, email [email protected]. FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] LIVE @ LUNCH – Wednesdays; 11am-1pm, Evergy Plaza 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - MARKET MONDAYS - Monday 3-7pm through October, downtown. Live music, food trucks, yard games & more. ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or Evergy Plaza. A farmers market and artisan market EATS & BEATS – Every Thursday through August, www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html . helping to increase access to fresh, locally produced 6:30pm-9pm, Evergy Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs. FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - foods and other products. Food trucks & beer gardens. 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights UMC, 6020 SE 44th MONDAY FARMERS MARKET – Mondays 7:30-11:30am, COWBOY INC. COUNTRY DANCE HALL NIGHT - July 9, 7- INSIDE OUT FELLOWSHIP – Every Saturday, 6:30pm. May 10 to Oct. 4, Topeka & Sh. Co. Library, 10th & 10pm, The Vinewood 2848 SE 29th St Live music and Faith Temple Church, 1162 SW Lincoln. For info: 785- Washburn. (closed Memorial Day & Labor Day) dance. All ages. Tickets $10 - TheHistoricVinewood.com 380-7031 or [email protected] SILVER LAKE FARMERS MARKET – Tuesdays 6-8pm, LIVERPOOL LEGENDS – July 10, 7:30pm, TPAC. 785- GRAND OPENING – July 11, 10am, Jubilee Revival June 1-Sep. 7, Silver Lake Library 234-2787, [email protected] Center, 1020 SE Monroe St. in Topeka. A LAWRENCE TUESDAY MARKET – Tuesdays, May 4-Oct. FOR KING & COUNTRY - A SUMMER TOUR – July 17, Nondenominational Untraditional Church providing heal - 26, 4-6pm, South Park, 1141 Massachusetts 7pm, Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, 633 ing, prophetic and deliverance ministry. Pastor Dan has been in ministry for 24 years. We are NOT a church that SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. N130th St Bonner Springs, KS. Two-time GRAMMY & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY makes a pow - requires religion but rather a learning and healing center teaching from the bible; while still providing Worship from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest erful statement with their much-anticipated third WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First album, Burn the Ships, an epic, sweeping musical land - and the Word on Sundays at 10AM. Services also offered every Wed. at 7pm, starting July 14th. For info Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park on the WEST scape that explores themes of new beginnings, forgive - side. Gym is right inside the doors. ness, hope, and love email: [email protected] TOPEKA SWING DANCE - Tuesdays, 7-8pm, Swing THE HOUSE JUMPERS - LIVE MUSIC & DANCE - July 16, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - DESTINATION DIG - July 12- 15, 9am-12pm, First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Dance Lessons, no partner required, Jayhawk Theatre, 7-10pm, The Vinewood 2848 SE 29th St Electric blues, 720 SW Jackson. www.topekaswingdance.com. west coast jump and early rock & roll. All ages. Tickets Gage Blvd. Price: Free. Unearthing the Truth about $10 - TheHistoricVinewood.com Jesus. Ages 4 to completed 6th grade are welcome to CARBONDALE FARMERS MARKET - every Wed. 4-6pm in join us for music, fun, snacks, bible teaching, and Carbondale City Park. Vendor-grown or vendor-pro - STEVE KILE BAND - July 23, 7-10pm, The Vinewood crafts! Register at fsbctopeka.org/vbs. Contact Info: duced. For vendor information, call Mary at 836-7887. 2848 SE 29th St Live music and dance. All ages. [email protected]; 7852720443 Tickets $10 - TheHistoricVinewood.com SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the CAMP INVENTION - July 12-16, Topeka Lutheran School. month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: GREATER VISION CONCERT – Aug. 13, 7pm, In-person or at-home options. A nationally recognized, 266-4606 or [email protected] Wanamaker Woods Nazarene Church, 3501 SW nonprofit summer enrichment camp program from Wanamaker Rd. No tickets needed; freewill offering. TOPEKA TWILIGHT LIONS BRANCH CLUB - 2nd National Inventors Hall of Fame. For additional informa - Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Madison Street Diner, inside Doors open at 6pm. 785-273-2248 . tion or to register, visit invent.org/camp. [email protected] Ramada Downtown. Guests are welcome https://www.facebook.com/events/923288371572235 BREAK-OUT VBS – July 25-28, 6:15-8pm, Eastside COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St. Escape Room theme 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. CASTING CROWNS – Oct. 3, 7pm, Stormont Vail Event - Breakout from the ordinary to the extraordinary! For Center. Special guest will be Matthew West. For info: kids K-9th grade. 785-379-9933 https://esbcks.org SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets castingcrowns.com 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park 5 DAY REVIVAL – July 28-Aug. 1, 7pm, Croco Square on the west side & use west door. Immediately inside, 6115 SE US Hwy 40, Tecumseh. Josh Radford spreads turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left to ele - SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS the flame of revival each night at 7pm FREE of charge. vator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . For info email: [email protected] SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., FIRST FRIDAY ART MARKET – Downtown and NOTO arts district. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items, snacks & beverages, entertainment and more . MOVIES AT EVERGY PLAZA – Second Fridays til fall DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Saturday's April 3 to Nov. 7, 7:30am-noon, 12th & Harrison. The open-air market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET – Saturdays, July 3 – Sep. 11, 8:30-11:30am, 2014 NW 46th St. LAWRENCE FARMERS MARKET - Sat. 7:30-11:30, 824 New Hampshire St. Open April 10-Nov. 20 TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Topeka Acapella Unlimited is looking for female singers who would like to sing four part acapella harmonies. Come be our guest via Zoom at our guest nights to meet the Director and learn more about our chorus. Topeka Acapella Unlimited is a Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International. Call Cindy Patton at 785-640-7403 for information on how to receive a Zoom invitation SQUARE DANCING - Shawnee Swingers has monthly dances and sponsors lessons in the Fall. Call or text 785-845-2357; [email protected]. On Facebook: Shawnee Swingers Square Dance Club. wesquaredance.com HARVESTERS MOBILE FOOD PANTRY , 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2-3pm, Shawnee Heights UMC parking lot. TERRITORIAL CAPITAL MUSEUM – Now Open, 640 E Woodson, Lecompton. (785) 887-6148 www.lecomp - tonkansas.com [email protected] FREE MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Fourth Tuesday through November, 9am, 1231 NW Eugene St. Randel Ministries, Inc., in partnership with Harvesters and Family of God Church will be conducting its monthly food distribution. No ID or proof of income required, first 14 • July 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice food, great speakers and great company! Invite a BOB CUTTER GOLF CLASSIC – July 30, 10am shotgun, Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First friend to join you! 9:30 registration and lunch, Lake Perry Country Club. Crittenton: 785-233-0516 www.flocritkansas.org Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - SAVE THE DATE: C5 POWER Luncheon, Aug. 12, 11:30- Sunrise Optimist Club. 785-640-2340 TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four lege students. 1, C5Alive POWER Luncheon. Details to follow. VINEWOOD MARKET – July 30-Aug. 1, and Oct. 2-3: month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, 8-4 Sat. & 8-2 Sun. The Vinewood, 2848 SE 29th St. Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For DALE EASTON’S THE DRUNKARD – July 16, 23, 24, 30, info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at 31 at 8pm, VFW Phillip Billard VFW Post, 3110 SW Indoor & outdoor flea market & craft fair. Food Trucks. Memberships include children & grandchildren up to all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. 785-260-6772 or thehistoricvinewood.com 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. Huntoon [email protected] mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Indian SOLE REASON GOLF TOURNAMENT - July 31, Cypress of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & Creek Elementary School, 4303 NE Indian Creek Rd. ADVENTURE RACE – July 17, 8am, Clinton Lake. An entertainment. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & off-road triathlon with paddling instead of swimming. Ridge Golf Course. 8-8:30 AM registration, 9 AM shot - Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend Snack gun. [email protected] or 785-338-2965 DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month Sacks for low-income students. No assembly in Races can be done solo or as a team. Divisions: Male 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of - 3 person, 2 person, and solo. Female - 3 person, 2 Benefits children that need sneakers. Lots of prizes Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. August. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For and silent auction items. 9:30am service is interpreted. Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - info: 286-1370. person, and solo. COED - 3 person and 2 person. For ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and info and to register: sunflowergames.com HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – Aug. 6, Stormont Vail FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, 8-IRON THERAPY GRAND OPENING – July 17, 10am- Events Center. Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th 8pm, 2841 SE Croco Rd. Come try simulated golf in CIDER DAYS FALL MARKET – Sep. 25-26, Exhibition of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - the education, knowledge & interest of the member - one of our three swing bays, use the putting green, Hall - Stormont Vail Events Center. Explore over 175+ O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - and grab a drink! makers, creators, artisans and pickers at this week - utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, ship & the public in family history, genealogical 272-6322 or [email protected]. ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. SHAWNEE COUNTY FAIR - July 22 - 25, Stormont Vail end filled with amazing shopping, unique food and live found at www.faithfamilylife.com Event Center. Thursday thru Saturday at 8:00am – entertainment. BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 10:00pm; Sunday at 10:00am – 3:00pm. Animals YOUTH FOR CHRIST GOLF CLASSIC – Sep. 27, 11:30 group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. large and small, competition exhibits, vendors, and reg.; 10:30 shotgun start, Lake Shawnee. Several 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: food trucks are available all days. Find all the informa - sponsorship levels available. Lots of prizes! 232-8296 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insur - tion on the fair at www.shawneecountyfair.org or topekayfc.org TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for ance agents invited. kingdomadvisors.org or Jim children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 . PRAYER AT THE HEART OF AMERICA - July 23, 2-8pm, TOPEKA FALL FEST – Oct. 9, 10am-3pm, at the SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their Lebanon, KS. A national call to prayer taking place at Vinewood, 2848 SE 29th St. Come out and enjoy the best selves, including physical, mental & emotional AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. A live music, a craft & vendor fair, food trucks, and a health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. vision for a spiritual awakening across the USA. health & fitness fair, plus games and activities for [email protected] or 785-727-9439 & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or National leaders are starting at 8 strategic locations kids. Fun for the whole family, and admission is free! THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian [email protected]. across the country and driving toward the heart of the Dozens of local businesses, non-profits & churches 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. Church. Bible based program for children & youth TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 nation, stopping at churches for prayer to see revival will operate games & activities such as Face Painting, Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- come to our nation. prayerattheheart.com Craft Stations, Photo Booth, Inflatables, Petting Zoo, with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org TEE-PAC GOLF TOURNAMENT – July 23, 8am, Pony Rides, Ball Toss, Cake Walk, Trunk or Treat and in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana- GreatLife Shawnee Country Club. This benefit tourna - more! We’ll have a Health & Fitness Fair sponsored HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing ment will raise funds to support main stage program - by Topeka Health & Wellness Magazine, featuring 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- ming and capital improvements at the Topeka Health Screenings & Fitness Demonstrations, mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - Performing Arts Center. Register your team or sign up Information & Educational Booths, Health & Safety 845-1948; [email protected] come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] Products and more. For info email [email protected]. TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, as a sponsor today. Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Wed., 10:45 BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have www.topekaperformingarts.org/events/2020/tee-pac- President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public Bible Study and meal at Noon, Topeka Church of the fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style golf-tournament MEETINGS & CLASSES is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. Brethren, 3201 NW Rochester Rd. (1 mile north of quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. FREE BREAKFAST LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH - OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – 1st Tues., 6:30pm Dillon’s North). FREE lunch with Christian fellowship, MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, July 25, 8am-12pm, VFW Philip Billard Post 1650, 3110 CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary devotions & entertainment provided by Topeka North Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors SW Huntoon. Free breakfast to all that come through other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their Outreach. Free will donations accepted. For info: 785- facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small the door. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice and for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about 20-30s. Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthefaith - 224-8803 or [email protected] business owners are invited to a Breakfast some times biscuits & gravy. Donations are accepted monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof theFaithful." MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE and will go to helping vets in the Topeka area. HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. [email protected]; 785-383-299 SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is TOPEKA GREAT LIGHT AGLOW – For meeting info con - invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting tact Vickie Lynch at [email protected]. agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Great SUPPORT GROUPS Overland Station 266-4606. MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First 200 SW Frazier Circle; Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, Adult Group for Recent Loss 1st and 3rd Thu. , teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. 10:30am & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Group 1st Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 15 and 3rd Thu ., 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4- GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up 18 years of age) For All Groups: Call for start dates Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. and info packet. Group and individual grief support starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check available upon request. Info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice for www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area those dealing with death or major loss: WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for care - 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; other Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- givers to get together and share their ideas and feel - times are available. Call Terry at (785)230-6730. 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. ings. 2nd Monday of the month , 3:30pm, Topeka public library, Anton Rm. 3rd Friday of the month , 12 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, noon, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, . For 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: reservations or info: 785-271-6500. $10 registration (scholarships available). The video ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined Syndrome. Kay Lyn at [email protected]. suffering with emotional instability such as depression, anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal with support group discussion of the materials. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of Cathedral, Noon-1pm. For info: Sharon 785-633-7764 Complimentary child care children up to the fifth alcoholics. 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUP - PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with PORT GROUP – 2nd Tue., 7-9pm. First Congregational WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ Church, 17th and Collins. For info: Randy at 785-969- Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted 4038 or [email protected]. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of the ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. group meetings for caregivers of individuals with St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. All of our 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - programs have moved from in-person to virtual. "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying Caregiver support group via Skype 9:30am every other ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd these Biblical principles, become free from addictive & Wednesday. Email Hayley Young at [email protected] Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org. or call 785.379.3067 for the meeting link and other Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & info. lost a loved one by suicide. Country Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th St., Caregiver Support Group via Google Hangouts, PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellowship of 4:30pm every other Wednesday. Email Hayley Young at Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to men & women helping each other to live free of nico - [email protected] or call 785.379.3067 for the meeting those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, tine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected] link and other info.. inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- addiction. Every Sat., noon-1:15 pm, rm. A, 1st Baptist Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. 0489 or [email protected]. Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, enter on S. side, door A. CELEBRATE RECOVERY - Every Mon. 7-9pm at Topeka GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. www.naranonmidwest.org First Church, 500 SW 27th, Bldg 'B'. Healing our hurts, Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. 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New series redefines personal story of enslaved Americans Barry Jenkins, the director of “The Underground Railroad,” says that “before making this show … I would have said I’m the descendant of enslaved Africans.” “I think now that answer has evolved,” he continued in an interview on NPR’s Fresh Air. “I am the descendant of black - smiths and midwives and herbalists and spiritualists.” The series, showing on Amazon Prime is attempting to upend viewers’ notions of what it meant to be enslaved. As a scholar interested in how modern representations of enslavement shape our A Quiet Place II delivers on understanding of the past, I am struck by good enough for Frederick Douglass and tunities for interracial empathy. As critic the ways Jenkins seeks to change the way other abolitionists it is good enough for Matt Zoller Seitz notes, for “many white thrills without the gore, again viewers think about – and talk about – A Quiet Place Part II follows the story of use. me.” viewers, the miniseries amounted to the Black American history. the Abbott family as they struggle to sur - For example, in a flashback scene that What, then, to make of Barry Jenkins’ first prolonged instance of not merely In doing so, he takes the baton from vive and outsmart the sound-sensitive and shows us how the alien attack began, saying he wants to push past this terminol - being asked to identify with cultural expe - scholars, activists and artists who have, for blind aliens that have invaded Earth. After Evelyn’s husband, Lee, quickly assesses the ogy? riences that were alien to them, but to actu - decades, attempted to shake up Americans’ losing their father (played by John situation. He’s also instrumental in making In that same NPR interview, Jenkins ally feel them.” understanding of slavery. Much of this Krasinski) and home in the first film, the brave choices and getting his family to safe - notes that “right now [Americans] are Some Americans might remember work has centered on reimagining slaves remaining family members must venture ty. When A Quiet Place came out in 2018, referring to [Black slaves] as enslaved, those eight consecutive nights in January not as objects who were acted upon, but as out to find survivors and to survive them - some noted a pro-life theme when Evelyn which I think is very honorable and wor - 1977 when “Roots” first aired. It was a col - individuals who maintained identities and selves. chose to birth a child in extremely difficult thy, but it takes the onus off of who they lective experience that started and shaped agency – however limited – despite their Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) is on her and, indeed life-threatening circum - were and places it on what was done to national conversations about slavery and status as property. own with two young teens and a newborn, stances. Evelyn also repeatedly puts her life them. And I want to get to what they did.” American history. In the past three decades there has been and with no place to go. Evelyn must battle on the line to protect her kids. I think that Jenkins is onto something By contrast, “The Underground her grief, battle nearly indestructible mon - The Abbott kids bravely step into the a movement among academics to find important here. Whichever side you take Railroad” appears in an age replete with sters, and somehow find some small bit of fight, too. Reagan (Millicent Simmonds suitable terms to replace “slave” and “slav - in the ongoing terminology debate, both representations of enslavement. WGN’s shelter where she can hope to keep her kids who is deaf in real life, too) and Marcus ery.” “slave” and “enslaved person” erase both underappreciated series “Underground,” safe. (Noah Jupe) both make some less-than- In the 1990s, a group of scholars assert - personality and agency from the individu - the 2016 remake of “Roots,” 2020’s “The But safe is a relative term in the world wise choices along the way. But Regan, in ed that “slave” was too limited a term – to als being described. And this is the conun - Good Lord Bird,” “12 Years a Slave” and the Abbotts find themselves. particular, uses the lessons she’s learning to label someone a “slave,” the argument drum: The state of enslavement was, by “Harriet” are just a handful of recent inno - And it’s not just the aliens. Terrified sur - defeat the monsters. She also deciphers cer - went, emphasized the “thinghood” of all definition, dehumanizing. vative portrayals of slavery. vivors in the area near their burned-to-the- tain messages and clues in a radio message those held in slavery, rendering personal For artists, writers and thinkers it’s diffi - The best of these series push viewers ground farm aren’t too keen on having a and bravely gives her all to save her family attributes apart from being owned invisi - cult to reflect on the dehumanization of toward new ways of seeing enslavement woman with an infant in their midst. and others. “I can save them. I can save us!” ble. masses of people without diminishing and those who resisted it. “The Good Lord Babies have such a hard time grasping the she says in sign language when told that Attempting to emphasize that humani - some of the characteristics that make them Bird,” for example, used humor to disman - concept of being deadly silent. she needs to turn back. She also challenges ty, other scholars substituted “enslave - unique. And once you step onto that path, tle ossified perceptions of John Brown, the So what does a woman like Evelyn do? Emmett to be a better and braver man. ment” for “slavery,” “enslaver” for “slave it’s a short journey to reducing the identity militant 19th-century abolitionist, and Well, first she steps quietly. She walks with That aside, the movie does have violent, owner,” and “enslaved person” for “slave.” of the collective group – including their opened up new conversations about when her kids for miles, quietly. She sweats and but not necessarily gory scenes. Following the principles of “people-first ancestors – to one that’s defined by their using violence to resist oppression is justi - wheezes quietly under the weight of the An opening flashback scene featuring a language”– such as using “incarcerated worst experiences. fiable. family’s few vital possessions. flaming spacecraft crashing to the Earth, people” as opposed to “inmates” – the ter - After that, all she can do is hope. She which gives a sense of context to the alien minology asserts that the person in ques - Seeing slaves on screen A delicate dance between hopes that someone might offer some invasion and immediately ushers viewers tion is more than just the state of oppres - shred of assistance. She hopes for some lit - in to the fact that A Quiet Place Part II is far In some ways, because of the nature of sion imposed onto him or her. beauty and suffering tle miracle, one tiny mustard seed of faith, more monster focused than the first film. A Not everyone embraced this suggestion. their medium, filmmakers have fared bet - Looking at “The Underground a small bit of bravery from someone. sense of rabid chaos delivered by multiple In 2015, renowned slavery and ter than their fellow artists at balancing the Railroad,” I can see how and why Jenkins’ Anyone. creatures carries over into the rest of the Reconstruction historian Eric Foner challenges of portraying the horrific expe - vision is so important in this moment. And Evelyn is slightly surprised when story. wrote, “Slave is a familiar word and if it was riences of enslaved people as a whole and she begins to see hints and glimpses of all The creatures’ talon-tipped attacks rip elevating the par - In Jenkins’ films “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the director made those things in her teen daughter Regan. and rend everything from furniture and ticular experi - Regan is deaf—an auditory limitation that walls, to the metal exteriors of vehicles and ences of enslaved a name for himself as an artist who can Ins pire push past narrow, constraining visions of handicaps her doubly in a world where farm buildings. We see scores of people individuals. every tiny sound you make can end in and vehicles being quickly slammed So where does Black identity as one marked solely by suf - The Wo rld fering. His films are not free from pain, of nearly instant death. But Regan has always around, with windows being smashed. Jenkins fit in the taken after her dad. And that’s made her The scenery, large and small, gets chewed lineage of cine - course. But pain is not their dominant Pu blis h Y our note. His Black worlds are places where resourceful, observant, honorable and to bits. matic depictions willing to give everything to help someone A Quiet Place Part II is available in the - of enslavement? beauty abounds, where the characters in Boo k Today the stories he tells experience vibrancy as in need. aters now. As Paramount+ intends to dis - From the start, All of those traits are exactly what tribute its biggest releases after a 45-day WWitith comparisons to well as desolation. Jenkins brings that sensibility to “The Evelyn and the Abbott family need right window, the movie should get to the “Roots” – the first now. They just have to live long enough to streaming platform after July 12. miniseries about Underground Railroad” as well. 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888-860-0106 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 17 Candace Cameron Bure Wants Her Children To Date Other Christians Outspoken Christian Candace Cameron Bure has one important rule for who her children date: they be a per - son of faith. Speaking to Us Weekly, the “Full House” star admitted to telling her kids that she wanted them to find someone who loves Jesus as much as she does. “When it comes down to it, I just want [their significant others] to love Jesus the way I love Jesus,” Bure said. “That’s all I really want,” she added. “Is that too much to ask for? Yeah. It’s not too much.” The actress added that her 22-year-old Netflix’s ‘Blue Miracle’ is one of the daughter, Natasha, is “dating a lot now.” “She just wasn’t telling me about all of most inspiring films of the year her dates at the time. She is dating, and Christian at age 12 after her parents first as her role on the show “Full House” cat - took her to church. She described having apulted her to riches and fame, she even - By Michael Foust Chris Dowling, a Christian film - I’m good with that. I’m happy. She has to felt “warm,” recalling how happy church tually became more serious about her maker who helped make faith date the right guys,” she said. made her family. Christianity after reading the book “Left Omar is a man of faith with a big movies such as Run the Race and Candace Cameron Bure has been “When I was twelve years old, my par - Behind.” Priceless , co-wrote Blue Miracle. open about the significance of her heart and a strong desire to save the ents told us we were going to church; a “While I thought I was a good person street kids of Cabo San Lucas, Reach Records, the Christian label Christian faith for several years now. Last year, when asked if she would ever return friend had invited us. It was strange to compared to other people, I saw that I Mexico. co-founded by Lecrae, produced the to co-host “The View,” Bure said she me, and I giggled at the thought of God,” was a horribly bad person by God’s stan - He’s also a man who puts his faith soundtrack. would rather spend the time sharing she wrote in 2017. “But as we continued dard,” she said. “It was then that I truly into action. Thankfully, Blue Miracle also is Jesus. to go every Sunday, my heart felt warm, recognized and understood my sin and He and his wife, Becca, operate an family-friendly, with only minor “I just don’t publicly want to talk and I saw how happy my mom, brother, what Jesus did for me. I broke the Law, language -- h-ll (1), p---ed (1), orphanage of more than a dozen about politics,” Bure said. “Not because I and sister were. I decided that I wanted to and Jesus paid my fine. God has changed OMG (1) -- and no sexuality or vio - boys, teaching them right from don’t believe that my viewpoints and feel the same way. It was Jesus Christ that me in ways that words can’t describe. He wrong and instilling in them the lence. Still, parents of small children opinions are important but I would was producing this change in them, so has transformed the way I think and live traits that helped Omar survive, may want to be cautious due to much rather share Jesus with people. one Sunday morning, I asked Jesus into my life. Things that were once important including hard work. themes of abandonment and street That’s really my passion.” my heart as my personal Lord and Savior. to me are no longer. I can’t help but share Some of the children were aban - violence. “I don’t want to get into the political I was baptized along with some of my the Good News with everyone!” doned. Others were abused. Also worth watching this month: debate because it just is about division family at a later service. I was extremely Candace and her husband, hockey Unfortunately, though, Omar’s Spirit Untamed (Theaters, HBO and separation. And I want to learn. I excited about what I thought was my new player Valeri Bure, have been married orphanage is short on funds. Max) -- A young girl develops a pas - want to be [part of] a conversation about Christian life.” since 1996. Without a quick infusion of cash -- sion for horses -- and horse-riding - how to build a bridge,” she continued. Though Candace’s relationship with –Paul Bois | DailyWire.com specifically, $117,000 -- the bank - after being sent to the wide-open Candace Cameron Bure became a church waned a bit during her teen years will close the orphanage within a frontier out west. Spirit Untamed month. And those children will be includes a family-centric plot and is sent back to the street. one of the year’s most kid-friendly Gospel group brings their nationally-known sound to Topeka Omar needs a miracle. movies. Rated PG for some adven - Perhaps a storm will help. ture action. Since December of 1990, Greater A hurricane hits Cabo San Lucas, Expedition Back to the Future Vision has inspired audiences around the flooding the orphanage and sending (Discovery Plus) -- Explorer Josh world with their rich vocal blend and the rest of the community into Gates joins actor Christopher Lloyd their effective ability to communicate the chaos. This includes the Bisbee's to search for the famous DeLeorean message of the gospel. They have estab - Black & Blue Fishing Tournament, time-traveling machine from the lished a firm place at the pinnacle of which is plagued with cancellations Back to the Future film series. Some Christian music, becoming the most from international travelers and is families may not consider awarded trio in the history of Gospel needing participants. Expedition Back to the Future music. Witnessing Omar’s financial appropriate for young children -- it Gerald Wolfe, the group's founder, plight, a tournament official pairs includes minor language and scenes serves as Pianist and Emcee. Multi- Omar’s orphanage with a has-been from the films -- but parents who Award-winning Songwriter, Rodney fisherman and enters them into the grew up in the 1980s probably will Griffin, sings the Lead part for the trio. competition, waving the hefty fees. enjoy it. TV-14. Chris Allman, Gospel Music’s Favorite Could the Bisbee Black & Blue -- Oklahoma (Disney Plus) -- A Tenor, and also a prolific songwriter, sings the world’s richest fishing tourna - farm girl is courted by two cowboys Tenor. Jon Epley is the newest member of ment -- be the answer to Omar’s in this 1955 musical classic. It was the group having joined April of 2017 as [email protected] or Classics.” The new project was produced www.facebook.com/events/92328837157 by Gerald Wolfe and Trey Ivey, and is dis - financial plight? nominated for four Oscars and won the Baritone singer. He is also a song - writer. 2235 tributed by Daywind Records. The new faith-centric Netflix film two (Best Music, Best Sound). Greater Vision appears regularly on the Greater Vision's latest recording, "The More than 175 times every year, Blue Miracle (TV-PG) recounts this Oklahoma stars Gordon MacRae, InTouch television program, hosted by Journey,” celebrates the group’s more Greater Vision presents the Gospel, unlikely tale, which is based on a Rod Steiger, Gene Nelson and Dr. Charles Stanley. They also appear on than 30 years of ministry, with 5 new through music, in a way that has true story about an orphanage, Casa Shirley Jones. It includes some of the Gaither Gospel Video Series. Gerald songs, penned by Rodney Griffin, Chris endeared them to audiences around the the best tunes you’ll ever hear in a Hogar, that was on the verge of clos - also served as a co-host on Bill Gaither's Allman, and Jon Epley, and completely world. musical. Rated G. ing when the unexpected happened. syndicated "Homecoming Radio" Show, new recordings of 8 “Greater Vision It stars Jimmy Gonzales ( Godzilla: Meet the Meerkats (Discovery for several years, which was heard weekly King of the Monsters ) as Omar and Plus) -- Meerkats rescued from the on almost 3000 radio stations around the Dennis Quaid ( I Can Only Imagine ) illegal trade are returned to the world, as well as on satellite radio. One of as the fisherman, Wade. Kuruman River Reserve in Africa their most recent endeavors is as a part of It’s one of the most inspiring dra - and then followed by cameras as the very popular "Gospel Music Hymn mas of 2021, with themes involving they adapt to the wild. It’s a fasci - Sing" DVDs and coinciding GMHS second chances, fatherhood and nating animal documentary that has events across the USA. prayer. (“God hears me every time,” elements of a comedy and a drama. The group will perform in Topeka at Omar tells one of the boys.) It even Wanamaker Woods Church of the has a positive message about temp - Michael Foust has covered the Nazarene, located at 3501 SW tation (Omar and Wade briefly con - intersection of faith and entertain - Wanamaker Rd., on August 13 at 7pm. sider cheating in order to win). ment more than 15 years. He is the Doors will open at 6pm, and a freewill Quaid has mastered the role of an husband of a wife, Julie, and the father offering will be taken. For information aging, gruff man. Gonzales is mar - of four small children. call 785-273-2248 or go to wwood - velous, too. 18 • July 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice AA GGuuiiddee ttoo EEnnjjooyyiinngg 50+ Lifestyles LLiiffee iinn tthhee BBeesstt YYeeaarrss Ho5w ‘s0upe+ragerLs’ stiayf seharps in ttheyir lalteer yesars When it comes to retirement, experts Nobody wants a life filled with stress, others. recommend that everyone do some so it’s reasonable to indulge the positivi - The same “superager ensemble” of hard thinking. By this, they mean you ty effect and divest yourself of negative brain regions also assembles your should plan your finances responsibly, things. In fact, stress that continues for a thoughts, emotions, decisions, dreams, consider carefully where to live, and long time, a condition known as chronic sights, sounds, smells, and everything decide what colour beach chair to sit in stress, is toxic to your brain – it literally else you perceive, using the same con - all day as you sip strawberry daiquiris in eats away at critical brain regions. struction process that makes your mem - the sun. But there’s another reason to Not all stress is bad, however. ories. Anytime you feel happy or afraid, think hard about these details: hard Research suggests that you need some for example, your brain constructs those thinking by itself – a strenuous mental amount of stress in your life if you want emotions out of bits and pieces of your workout – is good for your ageing brain. to stay mentally sharp – in particular, the past experience in similar situations, led My collaborators and I at momentary stress that comes with hard by your brain’s superager ensemble. Massachusetts General hospital and work. Your nervous system evolved so In addition, the superager ensemble Northeastern University in Boston study that occasional bouts of stress, where performs the vital task of regulating JRR Tolkien was in his 60s when Lord of the Rings was first published. people over 65 who have incredible you tax your body and brain for a short your organs, hormones and immune memories for their age, on a par with time, is necessary to keep your brain system. These brain regions are respon - chances of being a superager? While research, with important, unanswered healthy 25-year-olds. Scientists call them healthy as you age. sible for predicting your body’s energy there are no guarantees, here are some questions. We cannot say definitively, for “superagers” (a term coined by neurolo - To understand why this is the case, needs in advance, to keep you alive and tips. example, if superagers are born or gist Marsel Mesulam at Northwestern consider how your memory works. healthy. If you’re getting the idea that First, engage in strenuous mental made. We also don’t know if some peo - University in Chicago). While nobody Whenever you remember something, they are hugely important, you’re right: activity on a regular basis, enough to ple have a head start on superageing knows exactly why some people are like where you left your car keys, you they are major hubs that coordinate make you feel unpleasant in the because their superager ensemble starts superagers, we believe that one com - aren’t retrieving a memory wholesale communication throughout your brain. moment. Pick a topic that has always out thicker or better connected than mon factor is that they engage in from some distinct crevice in your They show up in thousands of neuro - interested you, whether it’s chemistry or average. What we do know is that the demanding mental exercise. They con - brain; instead, you construct memories science studies on diverse topics. I’m gardening or sports statistics, and dive regions of the superager ensemble tend tinually challenge themselves to learn in the moment, out of bits and pieces calling them the superager ensemble into it until your brain hurts. Take class - to be thinner in people who have suf - new things outside of their comfort gathered from around your brain. This only as a convenient shorthand. es that you find challenging, or work on fered adversity, particularly as a child or zone. construction process is launched by an All in all, when the key regions of a project that’s difficult. Learn to play a adolescent. Beginning in middle age, research ensemble of brain regions that, accord - your superager ensemble are thick and musical instrument, or study a foreign We also know that these regions are shows, many people take steps to avoid ing to our research, are thicker and bet - well connected, your brain can regulate language. If you fail at your task, don’t thicker for children and adolescents who unpleasantness: they quit their irritating ter connected in superagers. Perhaps your body and construct your experi - fret, just try something else. The key is to exercise regularly. Exercise improves jobs; take relaxing holidays instead of you’ve heard of some of these regions, ences faster and more efficiently. But it’s push past the discomfort that comes memory and school performance in vigorous ones; they pursue happiness. which include the hippocampus, the not always easy to keep these regions in with learning a new subject or skill. children and also has an effect on brain Scientists call this phenomenon the anterior insula, the midcingulate cortex, good shape, because they also create the The head of my daughter’s karate structure, although more research is “positivity effect”. and the medial prefrontal cortex, among stressful feelings that you have when school, Grandmaster Joe Esposito, has a necessary to determine the exact range exerting yourself. Thinking hard can saying about pushing past discomfort, of effects. make you feel unpleasant in the when he speaks to his nervous students Also, damage to the superager ensem - moment, just as strenuous physical exer - before their black belt test: “Make your ble is associated with a long list of seri - cise can make you ache for a time. These butterflies fly in formation.” I suspect ous disorders, including depression, unpleasant feelings invite you to stop that superagers keep their butterflies schizophrenia, autism, dyslexia, chronic working hard. Based on research in my exceptionally well trained. pain, chronic stress, dementia, and lab, however, if you want to realise the Second, if you aren’t exercising regu - Parkinson’s disease. brain benefits of superageing, you must larly, begin doing so if you can. Studies In other words, it’s never too early to push past the momentary discomfort. show that vigorous physical effort, again start attending to your superager In many cases, the unpleasant feeling is a past the point of unpleasantness, may ensemble. Just as you should save false alarm, and you actually do have the have similar effects on your brain as money for retirement beginning at a mental or physical resources to continue hard mental effort. The mechanisms are young age, you can also start preserving exerting yourself. not yet known, but demanding exercise your memory early. (Scientists call this What enables superagers to persevere appears to improve the thickness and your “cognitive reserve.”) Don’t wait in the face of unpleasantness? That’s an connectivity of the same brain regions. until you’re old to start saving – your open question, but scientists have found For example, in one study, people who future health may depend on it. that if they electrically stimulate one of exercised regularly in their 60s were History is full of people who flour - the regions of the superager ensemble – more likely to be mentally fit in their 90s. ished late in life, such as Julia Child, who the midcingulate cortex – subjects Third, eat healthy food and get published her first cookbook when she report a feeling of motivation to over - enough sleep. Several studies have was nearly 50, and Teiichi Igarashi, who come difficult challenges. The psycholo - shown that a Mediterranean diet, rich in climbed Mount Fuji at 99. Artists such gist and author Angela Duckworth calls vegetables, fruits, fish and healthy fats as Mary Delany, who created 1,700 this feeling “grit.” like olive oil, is associated with better meticulously crafted paper flowers, and In the past, some researchers have memory, less cognitive decline, and less Louise Bourgeois, the sculptor of the described grit as the ability to regulate brain atrophy in general. Sufficient sleep giant metal spider Maman, did their your emotions by thinking rationally. is known to be important for a healthy most skilled work in their 70s and 80s. Modern neuroscience, however, has memory, and it even clears out certain Judi Dench at 82 is still wowing audi - established that the human brain has no “wastes” from your brain, known as ences in a field that requires lots of dedicated areas for thinking versus feel - beta-amyloid plaques, that are linked to memorisation. ing. Our research suggests that grit is not dementia. So, if you want to stay mentally so much a grand battle between cogni - You may hear that you can exercise healthy into old age, don’t just retire: tion and emotion; it’s more the ability to your brain by playing sudoku and visit - rewire. Help to build up your brain cir - use your unpleasant feelings as fuel ing “brain game” websites. These rela - cuitry through regular sessions of vigor - rather than as a reason to apply the tively mild activities are not likely to ous effort, whether physical or mental. brakes. Superagers, and other people increase your odds of becoming a super - Keep up the hard work, push past who regularly cultivate grit, treat their ager, because the level of difficulty is too momentary discomfort, and have a unpleasant feeling as a signal to keep low. You have to work hard enough to happy “rewirement.” going. feel the strain of effort. –Lisa Feldman Barrett So, what can you do to increase your Superageing is an area of ongoing Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 19 Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider Planning on retiring single? You or create serious financial burdens for or trustee have proper authority to aren’t alone. Nearly 22 million you is essential. For example, you access and manage those items? Talk to Americans age 65 and older were should take extreme care before turn - your attorney about keeping digital unmarried in 2019, according to the ing over financial matters to others. planning secure and up-to-date. U.S. Census Bureau, representing Stay actively involved and work with a 5. Plan for change. 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cFoormner sKainsdas Ceityr Cshie fs TV analyst role as nLaest sxeaston , Ssmith eendp ed up quarterback Alex Smith was starting six games for presented with the 2021 George Washington down the stretch Jennie Finch says God is 'so much Halas Award by the Pro and won five of those contests. Football Writers of America in He completed 66.7 percent of more than' her Olympic gold medal June. The award is given annu - his passes and threw for nearly ally to a figure who has over - 1,600 yards in that span. come significant adversity. Smith retired earlier this Smith has been a tremen - year when it was clear that dous story across the NFL over Washington was going to the past couple years as he move on at the quarterback attempted to return to the position and no other obvi - field after a gruesome leg ous starting roles were going injury ruined his 2018 season. to be open to him. Looking In the aftermath of a hit back at his career, Smith was a against the Houston Texans in key leader and performer for which he suffered a compound frac - rehabilitate his leg and return to the Chiefs in their return to sustained ture of his leg, Smith faced significant walking normally again, but he success under Andy Reid and helped questions far greater than the game remained committed to returning to usher in the current Super Bowl run, of football. It was a question as to the game he loved so much after a mentoring Patrick Mahomes along period of consideration and debate. If anyone knows what it’s like to win, truly matters lies beyond this world. whether or not he would be forced to the way. In 2020, after over a year-and-a-half it’s Jennie Finch. “We can get caught up in so many lose his leg after subsequent surgeries Recently, Smith auditioned for an away from football, Smith climbed At the height of her game, the famed other things, and it’s like all of this is going left him dealing with infection and in-game NFL analyst role with CBS the depth chart of the Washington right-handed softball ace was simply to fade away one day,” she said, “but our then sepsis. Sports, and also had a separate audi - Football Team once again to claim unbeatable. Major League Baseball All- hope in Him is for eternity, and that’s What makes Smith’s story so com - tion for FOX Sports and meetings with the starting quarterback role. Stars cowered at the thought of batting what we’re living for … we can always pelling is not only was he able to ESPN and NFL Network. against her. The 2001 Women’s College come back to that if we know and love World Series saw her showcase champi - and believe in Jesus Christ.” at Arizona, striking out 279 and logging a onship stuff. The 2004 Summer Was Finch great at her game? Yes. And 0.54 ERA en route to a national champi - Olympics witnessed her gold-medal did she embrace her dominance? Yes. onship. Named by the NCAA the No. 2 domination. Ditto for USA Softball, “This was a God-given gift and talent,” greatest college softball player, she retired which saw her take seven titles, and the she said. in 2011 before operating Jennie Finch University of Arizona, for whom she went Above all, though, her message is this: Softball Camps across the country and 119-16 with more than 1,000 strikeouts God is greater than His gifts. And He is establishing her own softball academy in and an earned run average of just 1.08. the greatest of all. New Jersey. When reflecting on her prestigious A two-time Olympian who also won career, however, the 37-year-old Finch silver at the 2008 Beijing Games, Finch –Cody Benjamin | doesn’t hold any of her marvels from the went a perfect 32-0 during her junior year sportsspectrum.com mound as particularly satisfactory — at least compared to her belief in the God she says blessed her with so much talent. And, of all places and times, the turning point for that attitude occurred when she won gold at the Olympics. “There is so much more than that gold medal,” Finch said on the Sports Spectrum podcast earlier this year. “God was speak - ing to me and saying, ‘This is going to tar - nish one day.’ And part of me had to chuckle at the time, because I was like, ‘God, really? You’re going to use this moment to tell me I’m not nearly as cool and awesome and amazing as I thought I was and the world thinks I am right now?’ … But I’m so thankful, because what a testimony it is.” That testimony, according to Finch? It’s all about making clear that, regardless of your personal achievements or oth - erworldly success in softball, the thing that Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______July 2021 • 21

Sneakers and Smiles Golf Classic returns to Cypress Sole Reason’s 3rd Annual Sneakers and Smiles Golf Classic will be held July 31 at Cypress Ridge Golf course, with a 9:00 AM shotgun start. The tournament is a scramble format. Sole Reason collects new shoes and gives them free to needy children in Topeka and Northeast Kansas. Sole Reason has set up programs with Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka, the 501 School District and other organizations to identify needy children in our local area. Sixty-seven percent of families served are at or below the national pover - ty level. Fifty-four percent of these kids come from single parent households. Jerry Hudgins, founder of Sole Reason, says the tournament proceeds from local businesses or food trucks. This drive and longest putt. help a lot of needy kids, adding to the will help us reach even more local chil - Entry fees are $360 for a 4-person team thousands of pairs that have already dren who need shoes, and to put smiles and includes green fees, cart, drinks and been given away. on their faces!” lunch. “Get ready for more sneakers and Hudgins says there will be lots of high - Registration for the tournament can be smiles!” he said. We are looking for hole ly-desired items at the silent auction once done at www.solereason.net, or by reach - sponsors and donations for our silent again. There will also be a putting contest ing out to Hudgins at 785-338-2965 or auction. We also need gift certificates and prizes for closest to the pin, longest [email protected].

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