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nationwide Safe Streets is about to embark on its 25th year of National Night Out in the campaign to Topeka/Shawnee County community! promote the SoDlomoon’cs Tuemmple weas ndestroayedr byy Tareaes lalrosu nd“ Sthee sciter aendt sha voe fw htath Sheuk roTn deiscmoverepd wlaes a” large, This annual event, which will be held Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC. 70 years unearthed some amazing discoveries, rock-cut pool with several steps. Saturday, August 7, brings neighbor - hoods together to connect with one national motto later, the Temple was rebuilt by Jewish like: According to the Gospel of John, this another and local law enforcement. The exiles returning from Babylon. Over the • An altar, dated around 2,000 BC, was the spot where Jesus healed a blind simple act of getting to know your neigh - next 400 years, the Temple would be used for animal sacrifices was found man by putting mud on his eyes. Now, bors is the best form of crime prevention. desecrated by the Greeks and Romans. just south of the Temple Mount, with a that the real Pool of Siloam was discov - In Shawnee County, neighborhoods Then, rededicated by the Maccabees. place to tie up the animals, and an olive ered, they wondered where people are encouraged to hold individual events Then around 20 BC it was dismantled press to make anointing oil. walked to get from the pool to the on August 7. It is not too late to register. and rebuilt on a grand scale by one of • For centuries, a small, murky pool Temple. That’s when they discovered an At last count, there were over 50 neigh - history’s greatest builders: Herod the was identified as the Pool of Siloam. ancient road. borhoods registered! Neighborhood’s Great. The Byzantines even built a small • Herodian/Pilgrimage Road: This activities vary – some may host an ice- Today, the Temple Mount in church to commemorate the site, but ancient road that is underground is cream social, cookout, pot luck dinner or Jerusalem is the most disputed piece of archaeologists were not convinced this almost 2,000 years old but was first dis - a pool party. Some events are smaller land on earth. The site is under Islamic was a legitimate location. In 2004, covered in 1894, by members of the with around 25 people, and others are rule and excavation is not permitted. archaeologist Eli Shukron supervised Palestine Exploration Fund. However, larger with more than 300 attending. So, archaeologists have been exploring repairs when a pipe burst nearby. Then, n Please see SECRETS page 3 n Please see NIGHT OUT page 2

Kansas is leading a nationwide campaign to promote the national Owner of new restaurant credits God’s hand in success of new venture motto of the United States, "In God clearer in September of 2019 when she We Trust." Sixty-five years ago, By Sydney Hanna | Metro Voice posted a picture of a freshly baked cheese - President Dwight D. Eisenhower SHopper’s Kitchen is a new, healthy cake on her Facebook page. Almost signed the law that stated "In God We fast food and catering business that instantly, Hopper received requests for Trust" is our National Motto, on July opened in May. The owner, Sylvia purchase. This process repeated itself 30th, 1956. Hopper, said she never planned to open a when she baked a key lime pie and a In 2006, the U.S. Senate Reaffirmed restaurant, but God had a different idea. coconut cream pie using unique recipes. "In God We Trust" as our Motto on He started making His vision for her Soon, she realized she’d sold enough culi - the 50th anniversary of its adoption. nary goods to start a business. In 2011, the U.S. House of Hopper began a catering company, Representatives voted overwhelming - which helped her exercise her cooking ly (396-9) to reaffirm "In God We and baking skills in unique ways, while Trust: as the official Motto and simultaneously satisfying the appetites of encourage its public display in all her customers. At first, she intended only public buildings, public schools, and to offer catering services rather than other government institutions. opening a restaurant. However, her plan ness in need of daily workers. She opened munity job opportunities as well as tasty State and local lawmakers have changed when she realized she could give SHopper’s Kitchen as a fast food drive- lunch options and delectable desserts. n Please see MOTTO page 2 back to the community by owning a busi - thru on May 4 so she could offer the com - n Please see GOD’S HAND page 2 2 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MOTTO Most Kansas towns lost population to the cites this decade continued from page 1 Kansas saw its population grow 3% remain the state’s second-largest city. from 2010 to 2020 and the state will keep Lawrence broke into the 100,000 club been passing measures to ensure the its four U.S. House seats. The U.S. Census growing over 13% to 100,205 residents. Motto's public display. Bureau reported Monday that the state Mid-size cities, and cities in rural “The purpose of the campaign is to had 2.9 million residents, or some 84,700 Kansas, were the biggest losers. Salina, the increase awareness of these facts, and to more than after the 2010 census. state’s 10th largest city, experienced a 3.5% encourage the display of the National The vast majority of Kansas municipal - decline as it dropped from almost 48,000 Motto across the country,” said Donna ities lost population according to the latest to 46,236. Towns losing the most residents census figures. Of the state’s 500 largest include Elkhart which shrank -27%. communities, 415 lost population. That On a positive note, several small com - shocking number also included the state munities saw growth of over 50%. These capital of Topeka which saw a decrease of include Bucyrus plus Basehor, Maize, St. almost 3% since 2010. Nicknamed “Top George, Vassar, Franklin and Ada. Clay Center was one of many smaller cities to lose population City,” its population dropped from While demographers will be studying 127,914 to 124,374, and was the only city the data, it appears that small towns are Here’s the population rankings of some complete list, go to metrovoicenews.com in the top five to experience a decline. losing their populations to mid-size and of the state’s top 500 communities. For the and click on the Kansas section. Junction City was the biggest loser, large cities. Kansas does not fit the rural shedding over 16% of its total residents. image popular in the media. It now counts Wichita remained the state’s largest city almost 80% of its residents living in urban with a population of 391,352. Bucyrus, areas which is the national average. Four south of Olathe, grew the fastest over 10 years ago in 2017, just 68% of the state was Lippoldt, founder of Culture Shield years, seeing a 66.84% jump as the Kansas urban. Network, based in Wichita. Lippoldt is City Metropolitan area pushes further In another interesting factoid, the also the National Day of Prayer south into farm country. Kansas counties included in the Kansas Coordinator of Kansas. Overland Park cracked 200,000 for the City metropolitan area now represent “Since May 29th we have distributed first time, gaining 25,000 residents to almost 50% of the state’s total population. over 4,000 Posters and 1,000 Frames in Kansas,” Lippoldt said. “We have now Streets at 785.266.4606 or email Judy at received another 4,000 In God We Trust NIGHT OUT [email protected]. You don’t need posters, and we just placed an order for continued from page 1 to have a neighborhood organization another 1300 frames.” In 2019, Topeka/Shawnee County to host an event, so contact your neigh - Lippoldt and various groups, including the Capital City Christian Chamber of ranked 5th in the nation for cities of bors and Safe Streets and get involved Commerce (C5) in Topeka, are helping comparable size, for our National Night today! distribute the posters free of charge Out events. Due to COVID-19, Safe Streets, a program of Prevention around the state. National Night Out could not be held and Resiliency Services, is a local crime “No court anywhere in the United in 2020, but we are excited to get prevention and substance abuse preven - tion organization in Topeka. States has ever held that the public post - together this year. ing of ‘In God We Trust’ violates the NNO event is coordinated through Safe Streets wants neighbors to talk and get to know one another – this plays Constitution,” Lippoldt said. “Anti-faith Safe Streets in partnership with local law groups continually challenge the consti - enforcement including the Topeka Police a huge role in making our community safer. Contact Safe Streets for more infor - tutionality of the Motto, and time and Department, Shawnee County Sheriff’s again have failed. Courts across the coun - Office, Shawnee County District Potawatomi Nation, Federal Home Loan others! mation or to register your neighborhood by calling 785-266-4606. You can also try repeatedly affirm the constitutionality Attorney’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, Bank, Topeka Credit Union Foundation, To sign up your neighborhood or to of our Motto, and resolutely reject the email Judy Wilson at Topeka Fire Department and with area Reser’s, Hy-Vee, Shawnee County Parks find out if your neighborhood has notion that it promotes the establishment [email protected]. businesses, including Evergy, Prairie Band and Rec, Dillon’s, Frito Lay and many National Night Out plans, contact Safe of religion.” There are also billboards going up in that has greatly helped her when it comes and a miraculous touch when it comes to Wichita, Lippoldt said. GOD’S HAND to delivering her catering services to culinary goods. Another change with the If you would like more information, or continued from page 1 clients. Business has been steady for new business, which Hopper also counts as would like to donate to the cause, go to SHopper’s Kitchen since its opening day a blessing, is that it requires more public www.cultureshield.com, or email Starting a business can be a difficult and with catering orders each week and a con - contact than her other businesses, allowing [email protected] or call 316- expensive venture, which often sets back sistent stream of people coming by the her to open up to people more. 516-0777 to get involved. first-time restaurant owners — but not restaurant to pick up lunch or a dessert of Sylvia Hopper. God cleared a path for her the day. by equipping her with a building that per - fectly suited her needs. The building that The Menu houses SHopper’s Kitchen is located at SHopper’s Kitchen offers an excellent 4140 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, Kansas. diversity of nutritious lunch options Several different owners have used this Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 Kitchen has several solutions to help fit a building when they p.m. Menu choic - customer’s dietary needs. She wants no were starting their es include a variety excuses not to indulge in her cuisine! businesses, but of protein bowls, they struggled to salads, sandwich - The Owner stay afloat. Each es, and sides — Sylvia Hopper, known as a friendly one eventually such as potato woman with a kind heart, keeps herself closed and left the salad, rice, beans, busy managing several businesses, with property. macaroni and SHopper’s Kitchen being her most recent “I remember cheese, and more! endeavor. She also runs a janitorial com - driving by this A dessert is also pany and has owned Footprints building and provided each day. Bookkeeping Service since 2005. The telling myself that Hopper’s most office of Footprints Bookkeeping Service if it ever became popular dessert operates out of the same building as available, I would items are her deli - SHopper’s Kitchen. This is a convenient take it,” Hopper cious cheesecakes. and simple solution to an alternative situ - said, referring to ation where Hopper would have to juggle the site. Soon after, Most items on separate buildings for each business. she realized it was the menu can be SHopper’s Kitchen is one of Sylvia vacant and took action to fulfill the prom - made to accommodate for various food Hopper’s ways to give back to the commu - ise she’d made to herself. allergies and preferences. Hopper focuses nity she loves so much, offering nutritious God also had a hand in providing her on making her culinary products healthy food and joyful smiles to her visitors. God with affordable equipment and a vehicle and accessible for everyone so SHopper’s has blessed her with the heart of a servant Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______August 2021 • 3 SECRETS continued from page 1 Barry Feaker to be featured they reburied it when the excavation was finished. In 2013, excavators revis - speaker at Aug. C5 luncheon ited the site uncovering a 350-meter section. It was originally known as the The August C5Alive “POWER” C5Alive is an organization “Herodian Road”, but a recent discov - Luncheon will be held August 12 , founded in 2009, dedicated to ery puts the construction around the 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The developing and uniting Christian time of Jesus’ ministry, more than three Peak, 1930 SW Gage Blvd. Leadership in the community, decades after Herod’s death. This is in fact The featured speaker will be involving businesses, non-profits the pilgrimage road where Jews walked to Barry Feaker, Executive and churches. the Temple. Like millions of other Jewish Director of Topeka Rescue In addition to monthly “POWER” luncheons held pilgrims, Jesus would have walked up Mission and TRM Ministries. on the second Thursday of these steps when he went to the Temple. The cost to attend a C5 each month, C5 also hosts At the top, he would have entered the luncheon is $10 for periodic business fairs and gates to the Temple, named after the Old The Magdala Stone C5Alive members and other events, including Testament prophetess Huldah. foundation stones and no one has seen per head, that is half a shekel, for each one first-time guests who Feaker EASTERFEST, the annual • Huldah gates: Once a visitor passed them since they were laid some 2,000 who goes through the counting” or cen - RSVP, and $12 at the door. Non- Topeka Easter Parade and Family through the gates, they would find a sign, years ago. This spot in the sus. members and repeat guests pay Fun Fest, held on N. Kansas with a Greek inscription warning Herodian/Pilgrimage road is believed to • But perhaps one of the Sifting $15. C5 luncheons are open to the Avenue and in Garfield Park on Gentiles not to enter. These signs are be the closest point to the Holy of Holies Project’s most remarkable finds is a cache public and everyone is welcome the day before Easter (cancelled mentioned by Josephus and read: “No where the Ark of the Covenant once rest - of 600 stone floor tiles from the Second to attend, organizers said. RSVPs for 2021). foreigner is to enter the barriers sur - ed. Just to the north is the Dome of the Temple. At least 100 of them date defini - and inquiries can be sent to The group is also planning a rounding the sanctuary. He who is caught Rock where Jews believe the Foundation tively to the time of King Herod. These [email protected]. Fall Fest this year on October 9 at will have himself to blame for his death Stone marks the location of the Holy of would have been the tiles that Jesus C5Alive “POWER” luncheons The Vinewood venue. which will follow.” Holies. And since they’re not allowed to walked on when He overturned the tables C5 members may also sponsor • Excavators also found a cache of are held on the second Thursday pray on the Temple Mount, they pray of the moneychangers. of each month. The next monthly luncheons and other events as a more than 100 coins dating between 31 here instead. • Magdala Stone: A hundred miles and 40 AD which means that the road C5Alive "POWER Luncheon" will way to promote their organiza - • Cedar & Cypress beams: north of Jerusalem on the shores of the be held September 9. tions. was probably built by Pontius Pilate, the Archaeologists took advantage of a natu - Sea of Galilee archaeologists found a governor of Judea at the time. In the first For more details on these and For more information about ral disaster in 1927 when a powerful 2000-year-old table-like stone with a pic - other events, stay tuned to the C5, go to C5Alive.org, century, the road was above ground and earthquake rattled the city of Jerusalem. ture of the Holy of Holies on it. The stone archaeologists call it the “Times Square” C5Alive facebook page and web - facebook.com/C5Alive, or call Workers uncovered beams made from was likely used to hold Torah scrolls. But site: www.C5Alive.org. 785-640-6399. of Jerusalem with busy markets on either cedar and cypress which had clearly been the table itself had a larger purpose: To side. Today, the road is several feet reused several times throughout history. provide a visual reminder of the Jewish beneath an Arab neighborhood called Carbon-14 dating revealed that one Temple in Jerusalem. Silwan, the Arabic name for “Siloam.” cypress beam was from the first century. • Magdala Synagogue: Further excava - • Under the road, archaeologists also The beam has column markings similar tions revealed that the stone sat inside a discovered a drainage channel that to the measurements of the columns in synagogue. The spiritual center of a first- turned out to be a treasure trove. Herod’s Royal Stoa suggesting that it may century fishing village. The place some Several amazing discoveries were have originally been used in the Second believe to be the home of one of Jesus’ fol - made: Temple. Other beams were even older, lowers, Mary Magdalene. With Roman • One of those discoveries was a silver dating as far back as the 9th century BC, frescoes and mosaics, Magdala boasts the half-shekel from the time of Jesus. During around the time of King Solomon who, most ornate synagogue in the Galilee the time of the Temple, every Jewish per - according to the Bible, used cypress and region. Inside, excavators found first-cen - son was required annually to bring to the cedar to build the First Temple. tury pottery fragments and a coin of Temple what's known as a Temple tax. It • Temple Mount Sifting Project: Since Herod Antipas from the year AD 29. They didn't matter whether you were rich or archaeologists are forbidden to dig on the also found 12 coins between the years 3- poor. Every Jewish person was obligated Temple Mount itself, they’re doing the 58 AD, and they are now absolutely cer - to bring a silver half-shekel for the upkeep next best thing: Digging through its trash. tain that the synagogue was existing in of the temple. In November of 1999, some bulldozers the first part of the first century right up • Another discovery is a small golden appeared on the Temple Mount at the to 68 AD. Proving that this synagogue was bell. When the high priest officiated, he place which is the most delicate place for operational during the lifetime of Jesus wore a blue garment with fringe work. archeology where even a toothbrush and during the generation after There were also golden bells that hung would be too large a tool to carry out an Pentecost. upon the fringes, and pomegranates excavation. In that place, bulldozers intermixed among them. began to dig a gigantic pit. About 400 Written in Stone • “To the House of the Trumpeter” truckloads saturated with the history of In 1867, a British engineer and archae - stone: That stone would have been at the the Temple Mount were removed from ologist named Charles Warren arrived in the Temple Mount, and the earth of these Jerusalem to uncover the biblical history 400 truckloads was dumped into the of the Holy Land. Since then, thousands Kidron Valley about 500 meters east of of archaeological discoveries throughout the Temple Mount. Working with a col - the Middle East have confirmed the his - league, archaeologist Gabriel Barkay tory of the Bible. very top of the Temple Mount complex, retrieved the debris from the Kidron Now the documentary, hosted by by one of the corners. It says on it, "Lebeit Valley and started sifting through it with CBN’s Gordon Robertson, “Written in hatekiya," to the trumpeter's house. a team of volunteers. This was the begin - Stone: Secrets of the Temple” takes you on 2,000-plus years ago, it was a bustling ning of what’s now known as the Temple a visual journey through the Bible. In marketplace. You would find a priest Mount Sifting Project that is still taking addition to providing archaeological evi - standing atop the Temple Mount on the place today. Many of their finds go back dence of biblical stories, you will also see eve of the Sabbaths or festivals blowing a to the First Temple. the beautiful land of the Bible. trumpet, telling the shoppers down • Among them are Babylonian arrow - The purpose of creating this series was below, "It's time to close the stalls, time to heads from Nebuchadnezzar’s army. to use archaeology to prove that we can make your last-minute purchases and go • A clay seal impression from the fam - trust the Bible as an accurate historical home, and get ready to observe the ily of “Immer”-A priestly family men - source. The facts of the Bible like history, Sabbath.” tioned in Jeremiah 20:1 which refers to archaeology, the names of people and • Foundation Stones: When Herod the son of Immer as “the chief governor places are all accurate. In more than 150 was expanding the Second Temple, along in the house of the Lord.” years of biblical archaeology, not one with the Temple Mount, he built monu - • They also found an ancient weight thing has ever been discovered that dis - mental support or retaining walls to sup - known as the “beka” used to measure the proved the Bible. If its historical facts can port the massive structure that would sit silver Temple tax. The beka, found in soil be trusted, we can also trust the rest of atop the Temple Mount. And these stones from the Western Wall area, was men - what’s written. are actually below the surface. They're tioned in the book of Exodus: “One Beka –Cbn.com 4 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice accomplishment like you’ve never felt have a problem. If you are apathetic before once you’ve taken that first step because you think things like debt and toward gaining control of your money! living paycheck-to-paycheck are okay or —Dave just the way things are, you’ll be unwill - ing—or even afraid—to make the big changes necessary to achieve big results. scratching your head and wondering Don’t embrace the wrong Debt is so ingrained into our culture Good news and bad news where it all went. things that most Americans can’t envision a DAVE The word budget gets a bum rap, Dear Dave, car without a payment, or college with - RAMSEY because some people think it’ll be like My wife and I are in our late twenties, Dear Dave, out student loans. We’ve been sold on Financial author, putting a straitjacket on their spending we have no debt, and our household Your plan has been a lifesaver for us. the idea of debt so aggressively that radio host, television and their lives. But that really isn’t true at income is about $180,000 year. We’re Why do you think some people are most folks don’t believe life without a personality, and all. Budgeting actually gives you the thinking about building a home, but unwilling to listen to good advice, and pile of payments is possible. motivational speaker power to spend wisely and with pur - we’re not sure whether to build just for make changes in their finances? Also, change is painful. Most people pose. Budgeting even causes feelings of us, or maybe building a multi-family Tammi won’t change until the pain of where fear, intimidation, and anger in some place so we could live upstairs, rent the they are exceeds the pain of change. No dave says folks. Sure, it takes a little time and effort rest, and make some money. Your advice Dear Tammi, matter who you are, where you’re at at first to create a budget that really would be appreciated. Thank you so much for all the kind right now financially is, in large part, a least 20 percent to avoid PMI, too. works. But once you get the hang of it, Joel words. I’m really proud of you two for sum total of the decisions you’ve made Take a hard look at the numbers, and and it doesn’t take long, the hard part is putting in the effort and hard work that to this point. If you don’t like where you make sure you and your wife have a over. Dear Joel, goes along changing your financial are, you have to acknowledge the fact long, long talk about everything. You Still, to make your cash flow plan If you’re looking strictly at quality of behaviors and gaining control of your that things need to change—you need two should be in complete agreement work, you have to do it consistently. life considerations, like privacy and hav - money. to change. about every aspect of this situation That means sitting down every month, ing a little room to yourselves, a single I think there are several reasons why Finally, there’s an element of igno - before moving forward! and making a budget for the upcoming family home is the way to go. But, if some folks resist making changes in rance involved. Don’t get me wrong, I —Dave month. Don't let the fear of what you making extra money is important to their lives, even when those changes don’t mean being dumb or stupid. might find stop you, and don't over- you at this point, a multi-family struc - would make things a whole lot better What I’m talking about is a simple lack complicate things. It’s easy as writing ture might work. The good news is your Don’t most people already and easier for them. One of those things of good information. Anyone can learn down your income and everything that tenants would be right there. The bad is often denial. things, if they’ll just admit they don’t know? requires money for the month, then news is your tenants would be right My dad used to tell me 90 percent of have all the answers and set their minds doing a little basic math. And once you there! solving a problem is realizing and to studying and educating themselves Dear Dave, have a plan in place, stick to it! Too many From a landlord’s perspective, living admitting a problem exists. I’m con - on a topic. If you’re not careful, what You talk a lot about budgeting, and people get lazy, or "forget" to do a next to or above your tenants means you vinced that one of the major factors you don’t know about money will make how important it is in getting control of monthly budget. can keep an eye on things a little better. keeping people from winning with you broke and keep you broke! your money. But don’t most people Give it a shot, Carter. You’ll experi - Your tenants might also take better care money is they don’t realize they even —Dave already have a good idea of what they’re ence a sense of freedom, security, and of the place with you around. But those spending, and how much they have in kinds of situations aren’t always beauti - the bank, without going through all the ful things. When you’re living a floor or time and trouble of developing an actual wall away from someone, you’re all up in budget? 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Other great articles about need to have the amount of income that shows Great retirement planning is much more retirement, investing, and tax reduction can be up on your tax return (but not necessarily the than just picking investments. There are many seen at RetireTopeka.com/blog. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______August 2021 • 5 Doing Good by Donating Stock IRS continues unemployment compensation adjustments By Jim Hanna 3. The larger value of the donation By Peggy Beasterfield For this round, the IRS identified credits and/or deductions not men - means the available tax deduction for Owner, Peggy’s Tax and Accounting Service approximately 1.7 million taxpayers tioned below. Make sure to include Like many investors, you may own the gift is larger as well. due an adjustment. Of that number, any required forms or schedules. shares of stock (or other assets like This creates a win-win situation, The Internal approximately 1.5 million taxpayers mutual funds) both for you as the donor as well as the Revenue Service are expected to receive a refund. The Taxpayers do not need to file an that have charity. The organization can turn the has reported refund average is $1,686. amended return if they: appreciated in stock received into cash immediately that another • already filed a tax return and did value given the by selling it or choose to hold onto the 1.5 million The IRS started with the simplest not claim the unemployment exclu - generally stock to capitalize on potential future taxpayers will tax returns and is now reviewing sion; the IRS will determine the cor - favorable envi - gains. That means the value of your receive refunds more complex returns. The average rect taxable amount of unemploy - ronment for gift could be enhanced. averaging more refund amount is higher for this ment compensation and tax; the markets in This strategy works specifically for round because the IRS included an • have an adjustment, because of recent years. If than $1,600 each as it continues to appreciated stock that is held for at adjust unemployment compensa - adjustment to the Advance Premium the exclusion, that will result in an the stock is least 12 months (qualifying for long- Tax Credit (APTC). increase in any non-refundable or held in a tax - tion from previously filed income Hanna term capital gains treatment). If the refundable credits reported on the able account, it tax returns. stock was held for less than 12 months, Most taxpayers need not take any original return; means that a decision to sell shares at tax laws only allow you to deduct the action and there is no need to call the • did not claim the following cred - some point in the future may result in a The American Rescue Plan Act of cost-basis value of the stock that was IRS. However, if, because of the its on their tax return but are now taxable gain. 2021, which became law in March, donated. If the stock lost value, it is excluded unemployment compensa - eligible when the unemployment One option to consider is gifting excluded up to $10,200 in 2020 more advantageous to sell the shares unemployment compensation from tion, taxpayers are now eligible for exclusion is applied: Recovery those appreciated shares to qualified first and then make the donation to taxable income calculations. The deductions or credits not claimed on Rebate Credit, Earned Income charities. This may provide a tax bene - charity. You may be able to utilize the exclusion applied to individuals and the original return, they should file a Credit with no qualifying depend - fit for you and it could result in a larger capital loss on your tax return to offset married couples whose modified Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. ents or the Advance Premium Tax gift for the receiving organization as other gains or a portion of your adjusted gross income was less than Individual Income Tax Return. Credit. The IRS will calculate the well. income. $150,000. credit and include it in any overpay - Weighing your options Check out your options Taxpayers should file an amended ment; Donating stock rather than cash Before you decide to donate stock to Refunds by direct deposit will return if they: • filed a married filing joint return, makes the most sense if it has been charity, check with the organization in begin July 28 and refunds by paper • did not submit a Schedule 8812 live in a community property state, held in a taxable account for longer advance to make sure they are able to check will begin July 30. This is the with the original return to claim the and entered a smaller exclusion than a year and it has appreciated in accept such a gift. Also be sure to con - fourth round of refunds related to Additional Child Tax Credit and are amount than entitled on Schedule 1, value. It also may be best if you were sult with your tax advisor to have a the unemployment compensation now eligible for the credit after the line 8. already considering selling that stock clear understanding of the tax ramifi - exclusion provision. unemployment compensation exclu - position. cations of your donation plan. sion; Taxpayers will generally receive Consider a situation where an indi - • did not submit a Schedule EIC letters from the IRS within 30 days vidual wants to take a stock valued at Jim Hanna, CFP®, MBA, CKA®, is a Since May, the IRS has issued over with the original return to claim the of the adjustment, informing them $2,000 and use it to fund a donation to Private Wealth Advisor and Certified 8.7 million unemployment compen - Earned Income Tax Credit (with of what kind of adjustment was a qualified charity. In this example, Kingdom Advisor® with Heart Financial sation refunds totaling over $10 bil - qualifying dependents) and are now made (such as refund, payment of we’ll assume the stock was purchased Partners, a financial advisory practice of lion. The IRS will continue reviewing eligible for the credit after the unem - IRS debt payment or payment offset 10 years ago for $1,000 and is now val - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in and adjusting tax returns in this cat - ployment compensation exclusion; for other authorized debts) and the ued at $2,000. The donor can proceed Topeka, KS. He specializes in fee-based egory this summer. • are now eligible for any other amount of the adjustment. in one of two ways: financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 26 The IRS effort focused on mini - Option A years. To contact him, ameripriseadvi - mizing burden on taxpayers so that The donor sells the stock, realizing a sors.com/james.c.hanna, 785.357.6278 most people won't have to take any capital gain of $1,000. Assuming the x19, 601 S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. additional action to receive the gain is subject to the top long-term Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its refund. The IRS review means most capital gains tax rate at the federal level affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. taxpayers affected by this change will (20%) the federal income tax on the Consumers should consult with their not have to file an amended return gain is $200; and could be more when tax advisor or attorney regarding their because IRS employees have reviewed considering any state taxes. That leaves specific situation. and adjusted their tax returns for only the after-tax value of the proceeds Investment advisory products and them. For taxpayers who overpaid, from the stock sale (approximately services are made available through the IRS will either refund the over - $1,800) available to donate to the char - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a ity. payment or apply it to other out - registered investment adviser. standing taxes or other federal or Option B Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. state debts owed. Instead of selling the stock, the indi - Member FINRA and SIPC. vidual arranges to donate the stock to a qualified charitable organization. In this way, no stock sale occurs while the individual owns it, avoiding the federal capital gains tax. Ownership of the full $2,000 value of the stock transfers to the charity. The organization can sell the stock at any time without any tax consequences given its tax-free status. The donor may be able to claim the full $2,000 value of the stock as a char - itable contribution for tax purposes. The advantages of donating stock In this example, it is clear that there are several advantages to donating stock directly to the charity rather than liquidating the shares first and donat - ing the proceeds in cash: 1. A long-term capital gains tax lia - bility is avoided by not having to sell the stock first. 2. The net value available to donate to charity is larger by directly gifting stock rather than liquidating it first and donating the after-tax cash pro - ceeds. 785-286-7899 6 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Got an Opinion? Share it with the Metro Voice! go to facebook/MetroVoiceNews, or email [email protected]

The Cost of the School Shutdowns Shutting down schools was main architects of this calamity by among the most destructive policies first refusing to return to the class - of the pandemic, and a new report room, then insisting on watered- by McKinsey & Co. quantifies the down schedules. The data company harm. Burbio found that, by the end of the MANAGING EDITOR The consulting firm examined spring semester, most students spring 2021 test results for 1.6 mil - could attend school at least part- Lee lion students in grades 1 through 6 time. But due to union demands, Hartman across the U.S., then compared their the return sometimes amounted to a [email protected] performance with that of similar few days or hours of in-person students pre-pandemic. They dis - learning a week. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS covered that the pandemic-era chil - McKinsey found that children in dren were, on average, about four majority black schools ended the Nick Hartman months behind in reading and five school year a full six months behind months behind in math. in math and reading on average. Dwight Widaman However bleak, these numbers Students in schools where the aver - “likely represent an optimistic sce - age household income was below ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS nario,” McKinsey says. The results $25,000 were seven months behind Signs continue to encourage mask wearing and social distancing for the measure “outcomes for students in math and six months in reading. upcoming fall semester despite ventilation improvements at Kelley Lake who took interim assessments in the McKinsey notes that “students Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia, July 23. Photo: Erik S Lee Hartman Lesser/Shutterstock 785-640-6399; [email protected] spring in a school building—and who move on to the next grade thus exclude students who remained unprepared are missing key build - remote throughout the entire school ing blocks of knowledge that are report predicts the lost learning Many affluent parents have paid Darcy Childs 785-249-6203 year, and who may have experienced necessary for success,” and “students could slash lifetime earnings by for tutors or private school, but the [email protected] the most disruption to their school - who repeat a year are much less like - $49,000 to $61,000 on average. This most vulnerable children don’t have ing.” ly to complete high school” and seems low to us, and the damage that option. The solution is more NEWS & FEATURES The McKinsey study doesn’t say attend college. Without “immediate will be worse than average for mil - school choice nationwide. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______August 2021 • 7 Will Graham: There Is No Middle Ground With Christ then we follow a lie. And a lie—by its hearts to go unchecked, embracing sin By Will Graham nature—is separate from the truth. In a rather than being convicted of it, we are “Do you ever get nervous before very real sense, our sin separates us from actually in a state of rebellion against God preaching to large crowds?” This is a com - God. (v. 15). This rebellious heart causes us to mon question that I often receive in Step 2 further sin against God, and God will not media interviews. I answer honestly by We fall victim to sin (v. 13).As we allow tolerate it. The result is spiritual death. saying, “Yes, every time.” However, it’s not sin to separate us from God, we begin to You see, my friends, there are ramifica - the size of the audience that affects me. fall victim to the “deceitfulness of sin.” tions and consequences for our disobedi - You see, as an evangelist, I take sharing Simply stated, sin is tricky. Sin masks itself ence to Christ, both in this world and in the Word of God and the hope of Jesus and never presents itself as it truly is. eternity. But there’s Good News! You Christ very seriously. The way I look at it, Because we are separated from Christ, our don’t have to live a life of callousness and eternity is at stake every time I stand up at hearts become cold and we allow our - rebellion. We serve a God of second the podium. My constant prayer is that selves to be deceived by sin. chances, and even today your heart can be the Holy Spirit would speak through me, Step 3 softened. Regardless of where you’ve been and that I would get out of the way. When Our hearts grow hard (v. 15). As sin’s or what you’ve done, you can surrender I say I’m nervous, it’s because I always poison cuts to our soul, our hearts— your life over to Him and begin a rela - want to communicate as clearly as possi - which may have once been soft and ten - tionship with Jesus. He’s ready to wel - ble, and never say anything that would be der—become spiritually calloused, like come you with open arms! a deterrent and cause some to turn away hard, dead skin. When we allow ourselves Are you ready to say “No!” to sin and from Jesus. Christ. If you aren’t for Jesus, you’re turning your back on Christ. to be deceived by sin over and over again, “Yes!” to Jesus? Visit PeaceWithGod.net to When eternity is on the line—the dif - against Him. Each consequence is actually a step in a and we wander far from God, we are no begin a relationship with Him today. ference between Heaven and Hell—I Frankly, turning your heart away from progression leading you further and fur - longer able to sense His prompting or Will Graham is the Vice President and don’t pull punches. People need to know Jesus has very real implications not just ther from God: guidance in our lives. Associate Evangelist at the Billy Graham that both are real, literal places, and sur - for eternity, but for your life here on earth Step 1 Step 4 Evangelistic Association. For more infor - rendering one’s life to Jesus is the differ - as well. If you look at Hebrews 3:7-19, Separation from God (v. 12). God is We become rebellious against God mation on the BGEA, visit https://billy - ence. There is no middle ground with you’ll see four serious consequences of truth, and when we fail to believe truth, (v.15). When we allow our calloused graham.org. Thoughts on Patriotism and the Olympic Games Aborted Fetal Cells Used in Covid Vaccines? lines in vaccine development to weigh the By Carolyn Cogswell By Dr. Michael Brown we're actually doing the work." China, especially at the highest levels? A tri - risks and benefits of the COVID-19 vac - Again, just look at the Medal Tracker on umph over America at the Olympics is an In an article by infectious disease expert cines with their doctor and have a personal Can you imagine what would happen to your favorite sports site during and after the ideological triumph too.) James Lawler, M.D., conversation with a faith leader. an Olympic athlete from China or North Olympics. What do you see? Today, as I And that's why, every four years, we put (www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/you- “The Vatican has issued clear guidance Korea if he or she decided to protest their write, it reads, "Total Medals by Country: aside our minor quibbles and root for our asked-we-answered-do-the-covid-19-vac - that permits Roman Catholics in good faith national flag at a medal ceremony? That China, 18; USA 14; Japan, 13." Then, the national team. That's why, as much as we cines-contain-aborted-fetal-cells) the ques - to receive COVID-19 vaccines that use fetal would likely be the last thing that person specifics: "Gold Medals by Country: Japan, face up to our own challenges in America, tion is asked, “Do the Covid-19 vaccines cell lines in development or production.” did as a free human being. during the games, we're happy to contain aborted fetal cells?” Information is available for interested That's another reason why I chant, "USA! USA! USA!" His answer: “No, the COVID-19 vac - persons. The above referenced article is a appreciate the freedoms we have It becomes more difficult, cines do not contain any aborted fetal cells. good place to start. here in America. At the same though, when we're aware that However, Pfizer and Moderna did perform time, that doesn't mean that I some of our athletes despise confirmation tests (to ensure the vaccines Gain of Function safety standards low- have to like such protests at the what our flag stands for. Or if work) using fetal cell lines. And Johnson & ered when moved from US to China Olympics. In point of fact, I don't. we're wondering what they'll Johnson uses fetal cell lines in vaccine "Gain of function research (GoF That's part of my freedom as do if they medal and get to the development, confirmation and produc - research or GoFR) is medical research that an American, too. I can dislike platform. Should we be proud tion.” alters an organism or disease in a way that such protests and I can say so of their stunning athletic What exactly it means to say they were increases pathogenesis, transmissibility, or openly. accomplishment, or should we used in “vaccine development, confirma - host range (the types of hosts that a The fact is, the Olympics are cringe? tion and production” is unclear, but has microorganism can infect)." (Wikipedia) the only sports event that can Again, these athletes are free to been interpreted by many to mean that the Reports are that the purpose of this truly be called international, even more so 8; USA, 7; China, 6." protest 24/7 in America or wherever they vaccines actually contain “the tissue of dead research is to develop vaccines. Because of than the World Cup in soccer (or, as the rest Then the silver medals, then the bronze like. That's part of the beauty of being babies.” The article goes on to explain the the obvious risk, it was temporarily paused of the world calls it, football). That's medals, all listed by country. Not a single American. But that doesn't mean we have difference between fetal cells and fetal “cell in the US but funded in Wuhan by our gov - because every nation can send athletes to athlete is named or mentioned. This is all to like it. lines”. ernment. compete, and more nations are represented about national prowess in sports. And so, as much as I appreciate the past Fetal cell lines, they say, are from aborted According to Rowan Jacobson, "Inside in the Olympics than in any other sporting Decades back, during the days of the gold medals won by the women's soccer fetuses from the 70s and 80s, and that, the risky bat-virus engineering that links games. Soviet Union, the competition with team, I have mixed feelings about them therefore, there is no fetal tissue in the vac - America to Wuhan" (June 29, 2021), the And, in contrast with, say, the World Cup America was not just fierce. It was ideolog - when they play. Will their next victory be cines. stated or intended purpose of gain of func - in soccer where the poorer teams are quick - ical. Which nation can produce better ath - the opportunity for them to make a strong The problem for most Christians may tion research is to help create "universal" ly eliminated, in the Olympics, even the letes? Which country has better sports pro - lesbian statement, as in a very public kiss be that, whether or not aborted fetal tissue coronavirus vaccines. smallest country might take home a medal, grams? Which way of life is more conducive with a partner? Or will they send some is contained in the vaccines or whether In 2014, The National Institute of Health bronze or otherwise. to athletic excellence? other kind of political message? aborted fetal tissue was used to derive “fetal temporarily halted the risky research (the To this day, in countries like Israel, which And when East Germany, so small when I do appreciate the courage of Tommie cell lines” for research, the very association ban was lifted in 2017), but reportedly pro - are not known for sports, a single medal is compared to the larger countries of the Smith and John Carlos, who raised Black with abortion is abhorrent to them. ceeded to fund it in Wuhan, China. But the a cause for celebration. And when the world, began to win a disproportionate fists in protest in the 1968 games in Mexico. The article defines the processes of safety level was reportedly lower in Wuhan medal is won, the headlines announce, number of medals, that, too, was lauded as And I recognize that this took place just development, confirmation and produc - than it had been in the U.S. (biosafety level "Israel wins a silver medal!" Or, "Tunisia further testimony to the superiority of months after the assassination of Dr. tion as follows: 2 versus BSL 3). takes gold!" The athletes name is a subhead - communism. At least, until the massive Martin Luther King. Development: Identifying what works Jacobsen writes, “What caused the ing to the story. It is the country's victory doping scandals were revealed, after which I also recognize that America then was Confirmation: Making sure it works covid-19 pandemic remains uncertain, and that is announced. all those accomplishments were drowned very different than America today. (Indeed, Production: Manufacturing the formula (Chinese virologist Zhengli) Shi says her Even the U.S. women's basketball play - in shame. these two men paid dearly for their actions, that works lab never encountered the SARS-CoV-2 ers, well known for not coming onto the To this day, though, that sense of com - both in the public square and professional - The doctor emphasizes that, “None of virus before the Wuhan outbreak. But now basketball court during the playing of the petition exists when it comes to China ly. In my opinion, the punishment was far the COVID-19 vaccines in development that US officials have said the possibility of national anthem during their regular versus the USA. Can our freewheeling, too severe.) use fetal cells taken from recent abortions.” a lab accident needs to be investigated, the WNBA season, have decided to stay on the capitalistic, independent system beat their And I am hardly one who refrains from Whether or not this provides consola - spotlight has fallen on American funding of floor during the anthem. super-structured, at times compulsory criticizing America's many weaknesses and tion for devout believers who object to the Wuhan lab’s less safe research. Today a As explained by four-time Olympic system? sins, to this very day. abortion may be another question to ask. chorus of scientists, including (American medalist Sue Bird, "You are wearing USA These sentiments may not be expressed But there's a time and a place for every - Doctor Lawler points out that, “We under - virologist Ralph) Baric, are coming forward jerseys, and it does change the conversation openly (although I certainly remember thing. And I'm sure I'm not alone in wish - stand this topic is very sensitive and impor - to say this was a misstep. Even if there is no a little bit and what you're representing. hearing them as a boy when it came to ing that, for just a few days, we could join tant within communities of faith. We want link to covid-19, allowing work on poten - With that, I don't feel like a hypocrite in any America versus the Soviet Union), but they together and cheer on our athletes who, in everyone to feel like they are making a fully tially dangerous bat viruses at BSL-2 is ‘an way. Everyone knows where we stand. I are there under the surface. (Do you really turn, will feel proud to be Americans. Is this informed decision. We encourage anyone actual scandal,’ says Michael Lin, a bioengi - don't think it contradicts anything since think such sentiments are not expressed in too much to ask? with concerns about the use of fetal cell neer at Stanford University.” 8 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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AThem Uniteed rStaitecs ias bnecomsin g na ow lonelier than ever as nuhamve a libfe.” er of frieningd sposrts adnd geoincg tol eivennts. eBust he lonely place according to a new study Dr. Geoffrey Greif, sociologist and added, “As we get older and take on on friends. author of Buddy System: more responsibilities at work and Americans now report they have the Understanding Male home, men typically have less time for fewest close friends since the early Friendships,explained to Healthline these shared activities, which can be 1990s. While most demographics are that men develop friendships by work - isolating.” reporting the drop, men are seeing the ing or doing things together like watch - biggest jump in isolation. Five times as many men, compared to women, say they have no close friends at all accord - ing to a study by the Survey Center on American Life. The study involved interviews with 2,019 adults living in the U.S., and shows that only 59% of Americans, in For Br eakfast and Lu nch it’ s... general, report having a best friend told the publication. “The guys at work some of these men retire, they expect today compared to 77% in 1990. And are the only people other than me that their wives to be their source of enter - while 30 years ago 55% of men said my husband even talks to, so when tainment and even get jealous that they they have at least six close friends, just 27% of men now report the same. Some 15% now say they have no close friends at all compared to 3% in 1990. According to Daniel A. Cox, senior fellow in polling and public opinion 1034 S. Kansas Avenue - (785) 232-1 111 and director of the Survey Center on American Life, just 10% of women www .hanoverpancakehouse.com reported having no close friends while overall they, too, have fewer friends than in the past. For young adults and singles, the sit - uation can play havoc with both physi - cal and mental health. Cox says those groups rely on their friends for emo - tional and personal support. One bright spot is that young men are turning to their parents for support and as their friend circle shrinks. Some 36% of young men say the first person Hanover Pancake House...need I say mor e? they call for help is their parents. Just 22% of young men say they turn to their friends when facing personal problems, down by half from 45% in 1990. Among the forces highlighted as fac - tors behind the shifting trend in friend - ships are Americans marrying later and being more geographically mobile. Another bright spot is that studies also show American parents are spend - ing twice as much time with their chil - dren than previous generations even as they work longer hours. The study shows that some 53% of Americans say that the first person they talk to when they have a personal prob - lem is their spouse or partner. For men, according to an earlier report in Harper’s Bazaar, it’s women who bear the burden of men’s lack of friendships. “Men don’t usually put the effort into maintaining friendships once they’re married,” artist Lindsay Johnson Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______August 2021 • 9 Mississippi Petitions Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade All aboard for a chance to see the U.P. Big Boy Could Mississippi’s “masterful” move lead to the end of Roe v. Wade? That’s what pro-life advocates are hoping after the state officially asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade in a brief filed July 22, according to the Washington Free Beacon. The move came as the state is defending its Gestational Age Act, which bans abor - tions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The brief in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization argued that Roe v. Wade and another landmark abortion decision, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, were erroneously decided. 2019 federal court ruling which struck Rights, the pro-abortion group repre - “Under the Constitution, may a State down the law had already set off alarm senting Jackson Women’s Health Are you an avid train enthusiast? on Monday, August 9 at 2 p.m., at prohibit elective abortions before via - bells among pro-abortion groups. Organization, the WSJ reported. bility? Yes. Why? Because nothing in Or do you have a kiddo that's Great Overland Station, 701 N. However, as The Wall Street Journal “Women of childbearing age in the choo-choo obsessed? No matter Kansas Ave. It will then arrive in constitutional text, structure, history, or noted, the state had originally argued U.S. have never known a world in the draw, you'll find an amazing Lawrence at 3:30 p.m. at 402 N. tradition supports a right to abortion,” the law violated neither Roe v. Wade, which they don’t have this basic right, read the brief, filed by Mississippi nor Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a and we will keep fighting to make sure photo op and viewing experience 2nd St. Attorney General Lynn Fitch. 1992 decision which states that laws they never will.” as the U.P.'s Big Boy steam engine On its way back through Kansas, “Roe and Casey are egregiously mustn’t put an “undue burden” upon a Pro-life groups, meanwhile, hailed makes its way through Topeka and the big engine will arrive in wrong. The conclusion that abortion is woman seeking an abortion. Mississippi’s push to end the “basic Lawrence twice in the next few Lawrence on September 2 at 10:15 a constitutional right has no basis in With Thursday’s brief, those alarm right” to kill a baby. weeks. a.m., and then arrive in Topeka at text, structure, history, or tradition,” it bells were ringing loud and clear, par - “Mississippi’s pro-life law reflects sci - The train will arrive in Topeka 11:45 a.m. continued. ticularly given this is the first major ence and international norms and we’re “Roe broke from prior cases, Casey abortion case to be heard by a court eager to see the Court catch up,” said failed to rehabilitate it, and both recog - with a 6-3 conservative-leaning. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the nize a right that has no basis in the “Mississippi just said the quiet part pro-life Susan B. Anthony List, accord - Constitution.” out loud,” a statement from Planned ing to the Free Beacon. “Abortion jurisprudence has placed Parenthood Action read, according to “By 15 weeks, they have fingers and this Court at the center of a controversy the Free Beacon. “This was always their toes, fully formed noses, lips, eyelids that it can never resolve,” the brief end game: to have the Court overrule and eyebrows. They are clearly human, added. “And Roe and Casey have pro - 50 years of precedent and allow states to and they feel pain. Most European duced a jurisprudence that is at war ban abortion.” nations limit late-term abortion by this with the demand that this Court act “If Roe falls, half the states in the point.” based on neutral principles.” country are poised to ban abortion Dannenfelser also hailed the brief as In addition to arguing both Roe and entirely,” said Nancy Northup, presi - “masterful.” Casey were decided on invented rights dent of the Center for Reproductive –C. Douglas Golden | westernjournal.com that don’t exist in the Constitution, lawyers for Mississippi said the deci - sions abrogated the state’s 10th Amendment rights Cont act less consult at ions, inst allat ions and deliv er y a vailable! to set its own abortion restrictions. 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The fact the court decided to hear 1- 877- 826- 4638 Mississippi’s appeal to a 10 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice 1619 Project. The Missouri Independent there's something where they feel as though that it not communicate with the Big 12 Kansas News Briefs from around the state reports(link is external) that two other dis - they're getting some fair value out of the Conference's existing Members or any tricts say they utilize the 1619 Project in equation.” A day after Oklahoma and Texas other NCAA Conference regarding the Big Kansas Governor Requiring Masks for year-old Brenda G. Carrasco, of Peoria, their curriculum. The results of the survey, notified the Big 12 that they would not be 12 Conference's Members, possible confer - State Workers, Buildings Arizona. Both occupants of the Jeep were administered by the Department of extending a grant of media rights agree - ence realignment or potential financial TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Governor wearing their seat belts. Elementary and Secondary Education ment past its 2025 expiration date, the incentives or outcomes related to possible Laura Kelly says she’s imposing a mask (DESE), come a week after a handful of schools publicly stated for the first time conference realignment." mandate for Kansas state government Kansas Man Charged with Animal parents and teachers opposed to critical they want to join the SEC. Oklahoma and workers and visitors to state buildings. She Cruelty for Neglecting More than 50 race theory decried its teaching in Texas sent a joint letter to Sankey, request - Chiefs QB Mahomes Becomes Part of said Wednesday that she's acting in the Animals schools(link is external) before a committee ing “invitations for membership to the Sporting KC Club Ownership wake of a “self-inflicted” surge in new MILTONVALE (KSNT) — A Kansas of lawmakers — even as the state’s com - Southeastern Conference starting on July 1, KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) _ Patrick COVID-19 cases fueled by the faster- man, Kevin Vesterberg, is being charged missioner of education said the academic 2025.” (Read more(link is external).) Mahomes has become part of MLS club spreading delta variant. Kelly’s announce - with 10 counts of animal cruelty after more concept is largely not taught throughout K- Sporting Kansas City's ownership group. ment came after a central Kansas school than 50 animals were found neglected or 12 public schools in Missouri. The survey Big 12 Accuses ESPN of Trying to The Chiefs quarterback and 2018 NFL district mandated masks in its building and dead on his property. Companion Animal was requested by Missouri state Senator 'Destabilize' Conference MVP had his stake in the soccer team public health officials in two of the state’s Protection Society (CAPS) is the group that Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, who did not UNDATED (AP) — Big 12 announced Tuesday. Mahomes also is a most populous counties recommended discovered the case, which resulted in the immediately respond to a request for com - Commissioner Bob Bowlsby tells The part owner of baseball's Kansas City Royals that even vaccinated residents wear masks start of an investigation launched by the ment Monday about the survey’s findings. Associated Press that ESPN is pushing and his fiancee, Brittany Matthews, is a co- in at least some indoor public spaces. Kelly's Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. “Our lead Over the course of two weeks in July, DESE other conferences to pick apart the league owner of the women's soccer club Kansas order takes effect Monday and is set to investigator was investigating a potential asked school districts two questions: so Texas and Oklahoma can move to the City NWSL. Mahomes led the Chiefs to the apply in 84 of the state's 105 counties and to puppy mill in Ottawa County when she whether their board-approved curriculum Southeastern Conference without paying a 2019 NFL championship and a loss this almost 39,000 state government workers. came across this horrendous livestock includes lesson about critical race theory massive buyout. The Big 12 sent a cease- year in the Super Bowl to Tampa Bay. abuse case,” Debbie Miller, the Kansas and whether it includes the 1619 Project by and-desist letter to ESPN on Wednesday, Douglas County District Attorney Director of CAPS, said. KSNT TV The New York Times(link is external), demanding it stop “all actions that may -kansaspublicradio Won't Prosecute Violations of New Voter reports(link is external) that for the CAPS which details the United States’ legacy of harm the Conference and its members and Law program, the word horrendous is an slavery. In total, 425 responses were LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Douglas understatement. “This is one of the worst received, with nearly all schools answering County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez cruelty cases she has ever witnessed,” Miller “no.” A spokeswoman for DESE did not says her office will not prosecute cases aris - said. Vesterberg was in charge of taking respond to a request for comment on the ing from the state's new voting law. Valdez care of these animals that he used for survey’s findings or how the department said in a news release Tuesday the law, breeding to make money, according to the plans to use the results. which took effect July 1, criminalizes efforts lead deputy on the case. When the deputy by nonpartisan groups to inform and reg - responded to the property in late May he Big 12's Texas, Oklahoma Make Official ister voters. Among other things, the law found the neglected animals. There was a Request to Join Powerhouse SEC would make it harder for nonpartisan wide variety of on the property, like sheep, UNDATED (AP) - Texas and Oklahoma groups, neighbors and candidates to collect goats and rabbits. The animals that were made a request Tuesday to join the and return absentee ballots for voters. The still alive had everything from empty water Southeastern Conference — in 2025 —- law also makes it a crime to undertake troughs to oozing eyes and hooves that with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey say - activity that gives the appearance of being were over a foot long. It is unclear how ing the league would consider it in the “near an election official. Valdez said the law is too many remains were found and how many future.” The wheels are in motion for a vague and could make normal political animals are still on the property. There has - monumental move in college sports, but activity a felony crime. n’t been much movement on the case since the Longhorns and Sooners are not yet free the local county attorney, Richard Buck, agents. And it's doubtful they want to wait Kansas Doctor Loses License in Health charged Vesterberg with the 10 counts. until the contract that binds them to the Big Care Kickback Scheme Vesterberg’s next court date is set for mid- 12 for four more years runs out to bolt to LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — A Leawood August. the SEC. It also might not be in the best doctor has surrendered his medical license interest of the Big 12 to have two lame after admitting that he solicited health care Kansas City Only Missouri School ducks in the conference much beyond the kickbacks from a drug company. Dr. Steven District Reporting that it Teaches "Critical 2021-22 school year. “It's similar to a Simon surrendered his license this month, Race Theory" divorce, but it's business relationship where after being sentenced in April to three years KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Missouri multiple parties realize that they just can't of probation. He was also ordered to pay a Independent) - A survey of over 400 be together anymore,” said Darren Heitner, $100,000 fine. Simon admitted that he told Missouri school districts found only a sports and entertainment attorney based a representative for AstraZeneca that he Kansas City Public Schools reported that it in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “You try to would stop selling one of its drugs unless he uses a curriculum that both teaches lessons come to a resolution where perhaps was hired for more speaking engagements. about critical race theory and includes the nobody feels great about it, but at least KCUR reports the drug company deter - mined it would not offer Simon any further speaking engagements. Doctors can legally accept compensation for speaking engage - ments, but can't receive kickbacks for pre - scribing drugs or medical devices.

Two Killed After SUV Hits Cow on Western Kansas Highway WINONA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people from Arizona were killed early Monday after the sport utility vehicle they were rid - ing in hit a cow that was on a western Kansas highway. WIBW TV reports(link is external) that the crash happened early #sleevesrolledup Monday morning on U.S. Highway 40, about five miles southwest of Winona in Logan County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2015 Jeep Wrangler was eastbound on the highway when it collided with a black cow that was in the roadway. The patrol said the driver of the Jeep attempted to brake to miss the cow and ended up swerving, entering the north ditch. The Jeep then rolled an undeter - mined number of times before coming to Visit TRM online.or g or rest on its passenger side facing south. Both occupants in the Jeep were pronounced chec k us out on F acebook dead at the scene. The patrol identified the fatality victims as 45-year-old Raymond H. 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Foot-stomping, hand- TOPEKA TWILIGHT LIONS BRANCH CLUB - 4th Mondays at 5:30pm, Norsemen Brewing Co., Visitors welcome. International. Call Cindy Patton at 785-640-7403 for C5Alive POWER Luncheon. Kristin O'Shea will be the Entertainment District. A day-long celebration of per - clapping tunes. Concessions available information on how to receive a Zoom invitation featured speaker. formance art, live music, busking, and talent of all TOPEKA ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - F irst Sat. of ea. MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. ea. month, 1-3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk SQUARE DANCING - Shawnee Swingers has monthly CRUISING THE CAPITAL – Aug. 14, Noon, Harrison 8- kinds, with special acts at Redbud Park and Compass month, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter dances and sponsors lessons in the Fall. Call or text 10th, Jackson 8-12th, 8th Topeka-Kansas, 10th Point, and a grand finale by Last Carnival Act to end the south door), 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 Area Agency on Aging offers Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] 785-845-2357; [email protected]. On TOPEKA CLASSIC HIGHLAND GAMES – Aug. 14, 9am- evening. https://explorenoto.org/product/noto-live-vip- [email protected] . Facebook: Shawnee Swingers Square Dance Club. ticket/) MARKET MONDAYS - Monday 3-7pm through October, 6pm, 9220 SW 10th Ave. Tickets: $40. THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- wesquaredance.com www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-topeka-classic-high - BLARNEY BREAKFAST – Sep. 18, 7am, Blind Tiger. Visit 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! Evergy Plaza. A farmers market and artisan market helping to increase access to fresh, locally produced HARVESTERS MOBILE FOOD PANTRY , 1st & 3rd land-games-tickets-143794819175 www.capper.org/events for details. GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- foods and other products. Saturdays, 2-3pm, Shawnee Heights UMC parking lot. THIRD THURSDAYS: TOPCITY COMEDY AT THE CIDER DAYS FALL MARKET – Sep. 25-26, Exhibition Hall show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 MONDAY FARMERS MARKET – Mondays 7:30-11:30am, TERRITORIAL CAPITAL MUSEUM – Now Open, 640 E FOUNDRY – Aug. 19, 8pm, 400 SW 33rd St. Open mic - Stormont Vail Events Center. Explore over 175+ mak - S Hickory, Ottawa. Tickets are $10 and only at the door. Woodson, Lecompton. (785) 887-6148 www.lecomp - after the show. (785) 633-1767. Price: $10 ers, creators, artisans and pickers at this weekend filled Ph. 785-214-0013, email [email protected]. May 10 to Oct. 4, Topeka & Sh. Co. Library, 10th & Washburn. (closed Memorial Day & Labor Day) tonkansas.com [email protected] HEARTLAND NIGHTS! CRUISE-IN & DRAGS – Aug. 19, with amazing shopping, unique food and live entertain - LIVE @ LUNCH – Wednesdays; 11am-1pm, Evergy Plaza FREE MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Fourth Tuesday 4pm, 7530 SW Topeka Blvd. Dust off your old or new ment. downtown. Live music, food trucks, yard games & more. SILVER LAKE FARMERS MARKET – Tuesdays 6-8pm, June 1-Sep. 7, Silver Lake Library through November, 9am, 1231 NW Eugene St. Randel ride and cruise out to Heartland Park for an informal car YOUTH FOR CHRIST GOLF CLASSIC – Sep. 27, 11:30 EATS & BEATS – Every Thursday through August, Ministries, Inc., in partnership with Harvesters and show or get on the drag strip for grudge races-testing- reg.; 10:30 shotgun start, Lake Shawnee. Several spon - 6:30pm-9pm, Evergy Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs. LAWRENCE TUESDAY MARKET – Tuesdays, May 4-Oct. Family of God Church will be conducting its monthly tuning or simply to burn some fuel! Cruise-in gates sorship levels available. Lots of prizes! 232-8296 or Food trucks & beer gardens. 26, 4-6pm, South Park, 1141 Massachusetts food distribution. No ID or proof of income required, first open at 4pm, with dragstrip test-tune-grudge race topekayfc.org come first served. Distributing several tons of fresh pro - passes available from 6pm-10pm. Cruise-in or spectate GREATER VISION CONCERT – Aug. 13, 7pm, SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. TOPEKA FALL FEST – Oct. 9, 10am-3pm, at the & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, duce and other items to families in need. (785) 234- for only $10 per person or drag strip car and driver for Vinewood, 2848 SE 29th St. Come out and enjoy the Wanamaker Woods Nazarene Church, 3501 SW 1111 www.RandelMinistries.com Wanamaker Rd. No tickets needed; freewill offering. from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest Doors open at 6pm. 785-273-2248 . WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First DALE EASTON’S THE DRUNKARD – July 30, 31 at 8pm, [email protected] Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park on the WEST VFW Phillip Billard VFW Post, 3110 SW Huntoon kate_hast - https://www.facebook.com/events/923288371572235 side. Gym is right inside the doors. [email protected] SECOND SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES – Aug. 14, Noon, TOPEKA SWING DANCE - Tuesdays, 7-8pm, Swing VINEWOOD MARKET – July 31-Aug. 1, and Oct. 2-3: 8-4 Downtown on SW 8th between Crosby Garage and SW Dance Lessons, no partner required, Jayhawk Theatre, Sat. & 8-2 Sun. The Vinewood, 2848 SE 29th St. Indoor Jackson Ave 720 SW Jackson. www.topekaswingdance.com. & outdoor flea market & craft fair. Food Trucks. 785- 260-6772 or thehistoricvinewood.com CASTING CROWNS – Oct. 3, 7pm, Stormont Vail Event CARBONDALE FARMERS MARKET - every Wed. 4-6pm in Center. Special guest will be Matthew West. For info: Carbondale City Park. Vendor-grown or vendor-pro - GAGE PARK CONCERT SERIES – Aug. 1, 7-9pm, Gage castingcrowns.com duced. For vendor information, call Mary at 836-7887. Park Amphitheatre. Santa Fe Band SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH JAM – Aug. 4, 7-8:30pm, month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: Shawnee North Family Aquatics Center, 300 NE 43rd. SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS 266-4606 or [email protected] Lazy River, Childrens Pool, Fitness Jam, more! Tickets at COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- https://familysplashjam.eventbrite.com SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW ENTREPRENEURIAL SOCIAL – Aug. 4, 5-7pm, The Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets Woodshed, 1901 NW Kansas Ave. A free event for 0601 or [email protected] 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park Topeka business folks to network. Several networking on the west side & use west door. Immediately inside, groups will be represented as well. Food and drinks SENIOR SOLO'S – Every 3rd Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left to ele - available. Sponsored by SCORE. Topeka.score.org First Assembly Church, 500 SW 27th St, downstairs vator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . Fellowship Hall. Games & Fellowship, lots of Laughter & HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – Aug. 6, Stormont Vail Fun. 785-817-3071. FIRST FRIDAY ART MARKET – Downtown and NOTO arts Events Center. district. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items, TOUCH A TRUCK – Aug. 7, 9 - 11am, Christ Lutheran HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every snacks & beverages, entertainment and more . second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, Church, 3509 SW Burlingame Rd. Price: Free. Join us for 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. MOVIES AT EVERGY PLAZA – Second Fridays til fall a free community event – Check out large trucks and DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Saturday's other vehicles up close and meet first responders and FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – other hard-working members of the Topeka community. Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the April 3 to Nov. 7, 7:30am-noon, 12th & Harrison. The open-air market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, Fun for the whole family! Free event! Free refreshments! Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church Free book for the first 100 kids! services at 10:45am - followed at noon by The Hope herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods House FREE Community Food & Clothing Banks. MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET – Saturdays, July SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY – Aug. 7, 10am-Noon, 3 – Sep. 11, 8:30-11:30am, 2014 NW 46th St. Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor. Proof of FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., address needed for this drive-up event – for Oakland 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - LAWRENCE FARMERS MARKET - Sat. 7:30-11:30, 824 and N. Topeka area only. Hosted by Topeka North ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or New Hampshire St. Open April 10-Nov. 20 Outreach. 785-286-1370 www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html . TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Topeka NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS – Aug. 7. National Night FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - Acapella Unlimited is looking for female singers who Out events throughout Topeka and Shawnee County. For 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights UMC, 6020 SE 44th INSIDE OUT FELLOWSHIP – Every Saturday, 6:30pm. Faith Temple Church, 1162 SW Lincoln. For info: 785- 380-7031 or [email protected] VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: "THE JOURNEY OF GRACE" – Aug. 3-6, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco Rd. Price: Free. A treacherous trek through a dense forest, up a jagged mountain & through the darkness. [email protected]. (785) 266- 3247 KEVIN SHOREY IN PERSON – Aug. 7, 10:30am, Family of God Church, 1231 NW Eugene St. Evangelist, Singer, Song Writer, Recording Artist, KevinShorey.com. (785) 234-1111; FOGchurch.com; familyofgodchurch@hot - mail.com HOE-DOWN – Sep. 11, 4-6:30pm, Kansas Ave UMC, 1029 N Kansas Ave. Bring your lawn chairs - Entertainment: “The Heartstrings,” Joe Kampsen- key - board; Infinity Dancers; Children’s Activities; Door Prizes, Free hot dogs, chips, soda, cookies, & popcorn. GATHER TOPEKA - Sep 19, Evergy Plaza. What used to be Meet Me at the Park is now GATHER TOPEKA @Evergy Plaza. Join us for a fun, family-centered wor - ship service. First Southern Baptist Church, (785) 272- 0443 FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except hol - idays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. Reservations/cancellations required 24 hours in 14 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice live music, a craft & vendor fair, food trucks, and a best selves, including physical, mental & emotional Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, Syndrome. Kay Lyn at [email protected]. health & fitness fair, plus games and activities for health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of kids. Fun for the whole family, and admission is free! [email protected] or 785-727-9439 AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates alcoholics. 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org Dozens of local businesses, non-profits & churches THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children the education, knowledge & interest of the member - will operate games & activities such as Face Painting, ship & the public in family history, genealogical PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ Craft Stations, Photo Booth, Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. Pony Rides, Ball Toss, Cake Walk, Trunk or Treat and AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved Church. Bible based program for children & youth KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. more! We’ll have a Health & Fitness Fair sponsored in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 by Topeka Health & Wellness Magazine, featuring ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: Health Screenings & Fitness Demonstrations, TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insur - group meetings for caregivers of individuals with Information & Educational Booths, Health & Safety 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. All of our mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. ance agents invited. kingdomadvisors.org or Jim Products and more. For info email [email protected]. answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 . programs have moved from in-person to virtual. TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer Caregiver support group via Skype 9:30am every other Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., MEETINGS & CLASSES noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. Wednesday. Email Hayley Young at [email protected] President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public 845-1948; [email protected] or call 785.379.3067 for the meeting link and other is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Wed., 10:45 [email protected]. info. OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – 1st Tues., 6:30pm Bible Study and meal at Noon, Topeka Church of the other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 Caregiver Support Group via Google Hangouts, for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary Brethren, 3201 NW Rochester Rd. (1 mile north of 4:30pm every other Wednesday. Email Hayley Young at Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their Dillon’s North). FREE lunch with Christian fellowship, to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org [email protected] or call 785.379.3067 for the meeting 20-30s. Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthefaith - devotions & entertainment provided by Topeka North link and other info.. HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof theFaithful." Outreach. Free will donations accepted. For info: 785- A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana- build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity 224-8803 or [email protected] maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- Crittenton: 785-233-0516 www.flocritkansas.org ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] CELEBRATE RECOVERY - Every Mon. 7-9pm at Topeka month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study First Church, 500 SW 27th, Bldg 'B'. Healing our hurts, group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style habits, and hangups. Learning to grow in a Christ-like Memberships include children & grandchildren up to Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis maturity. through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Great MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. Overland Station 266-4606. Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at entertainment. Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith business owners are invited to a Breakfast starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice 9:30am service is interpreted. (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. for those dealing with death or major loss: 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - TOPEKA GREAT LIGHT AGLOW – For meeting info con - 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and lege students. tact Vickie Lynch at [email protected]. other times are available. Call Terry at (785)230-6730. of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, . For utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For SUPPORT GROUPS 272-6322 or [email protected]. all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. reservations or info: 785-271-6500. O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Indian MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be 200 SW Frazier Circle; Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week suffering with emotional instability such as depression, TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., found at www.faithfamilylife.com Creek Elementary School, 4303 NE Indian Creek Rd. 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend Snack Adult Group for Recent Loss 1st and 3rd Thu. , anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth Sacks for low-income students. No assembly in 10:30am & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Group 1st Cathedral, Noon-1pm. For info: Sharon 785-633-7764 group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. August. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For and 3rd Thu ., 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4- FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 18 years of age) For All Groups: Call for start dates SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist info: 286-1370. SUPPORT GROUP – 2nd Tue., 7-9pm. First and info packet. Group and individual grief support Congregational Church, 17th and Collins. For info: available upon request. Info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 Randy at 785-969-4038 or [email protected]. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for care - GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, givers to get together and share their ideas and feel - St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- ings. 2nd Monday of the month , 3:30pm, Topeka 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. public library, Anton Rm. 3rd Friday of the month , 12 noon, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______August 2021 • 15 lost a loved one by suicide. ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, these Biblical principles, become free from addictive & friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org. addiction. Every Sat., noon-1:15 pm, rm. A, 1st Baptist those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, enter on S. side, door A. inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult Country Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th St., www.naranonmidwest.org time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellowship of COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- men & women helping each other to live free of nico - want to see their marriage saved when their spouse 0489 or [email protected]. tine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected] wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: $10 registration (scholarships available). The video seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined with support group discussion of the materials. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. 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The documentary is the uplifting and untold story of the roots of the Christian genre up to where it is today. The movie will feature firsthand testimonies from several singers, including Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac and Lauren Daigle. “The universal power of music from these artists shine through from their Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, sing with my eyes wide open, singing to took place behind the scenes that help messages of passion, sacrifice and each other.” propel the genre. “It was so much drama redemption that inspire millions of The film also shows how the CCM in the church,” Franklin said. Kansas returns for its 49th year devoted listeners,” according to the film’s genre was birthed in the midst of civil The documentary also features com - The popular Walnut Valley Festival in and original acoustic folk music. Led by synopsis. unrest in the 1960s. “You want to find a mentaries from Toby Mac, who divulges Winfield, Kan. will take place Sept. 15-19 Grady Keller’s imaginative storytelling, the “The richness of hope that can land loving way to have these conversations,” details he’s never shared before, and with organizers releasing talent line-up. trio is strengthened by the exploratory on someone’s spirit via rhyme and Franklin said of the era. Chris Tomlin, who discusses the rela - This year’s event will be the 49th annual bluegrass flat-picking style of Chad melody and sound, I don’t understand Directed by the Erwin Brothers, the tionship between God and music. Other and the public, eager for a return to in- Brothers and the playful doghouse groove it,” Daigle said in a trailer for the docu - person entertainment, will notice a few of Greg Herrenbruck on upright bass, creators behind the hit film “I Can Only artists included: DC Talk, John L. mentary. changes. The festival continues to draw both of whom also take turns fronting the Imagine,” the film also gives viewers a Cooper, For King and Country, CeCe Grant added, “A lot of hymns are close folk music fans from across the nation and group’s vocals. Brothers and Herrenbruck glimpse into some of the battles that Winans and Steven Curtis Chapman. your eyes singing to God; I wanted to has firmly planted Kansas as the heartbeat grew up in Winfield, and all three have of the musical genre. made appearances on campground stages “Some of the changes are cosmetic,” at the festival. Old Sound’s initial album Jon Voight shares God moment: ‘At that Moment, I Knew, I’m Not Alone’ said Media Director Rex Flottman. “Most “Rain Follows the Plow was joined by of our hires were made in 2019, and a few “Deluge,” released in 2021. Hollywood veteran Jon Voight bands have changed their names in the They will be joined at Winfield by Jo recently discussed an encounter with interim. Missy Raines recently changed Ann Smith, a three-time Autoharp God that changed his outlook on life. her billing to Missy Raines & Allegheny. Champion (1999, 2013 at Winfield, and During a time of great anxiety Helen Avakian & Dave Irwin are now 2003 at the Mountain Laurel Autoharp regarding his relationship with his wife known as Red Door Duo.” Championship). She is known for her and his children and his career in The festival had a few resources already expertise with the diatonic autoharp, and Hollywood, Voight said that God on hand to fill the sets left empty by a few her unique, melodic and expressive play - reminded him of his purpose. groups that cannot make it this year. ing style has won her legions of followers During an interview with Fox News’ Several additions to the lineup were on YouTube with over a million views to Tucker Carlson, the NATIONAL announced in February 2021, including date. Finally, three-time National TREASURE star said he fell to his knees the addition of the Dillards, a legendary Flatpicking Champion Allen Shadd will and said out loud, “it’s so difficult.” But band known to bluegrass aficionados and return to play at both the Champions to Voight’s surprise, he heard a response newcomers alike. A second band, Pretend Concert (showcasing the previous year’s from God with “wisdom, kindness … Friend, was added to this year’s list of per - contest winners) and on stage in a duo clarity.” formers after winning the festival’s online with flutist Kristen Holloway. Voight said God spoke directly to “Now, I know we’re covered. … fessed that the road was not easy, but as Battle of the Bands. Ater the death of legendary fiddle play - him. Everything we think, everything we say, his encounter revealed, Voight knew Now the festival has announced that er Byron Berline, the Byron Berline Band Voight recalled God’s voice telling everything, it’s known. … They say God that God was with him and that God several other performers have been added will be playing as the Byron Berline Band him: “‘It’s supposed to be difficult.'” knows every bird that falls. … We all are put people in his life to help him along to provide for the right ‘Winfield’ mix. & Legacy Grass. Berline, a gifted musician, “At that moment in time, I knew, I’m known,” he continued. “We’re being the way. Rachel Baiman and George Jackson are was at the very first Walnut Valley Festival not alone,” Voight added. “Everything is observed, and helped and loved and “I have fear of the Lord. … I got it. … a multi-instrumentalist old time and in 1972 and many thereafter, and played at known. … I am known.” we’re expected to get up and … do I am afraid of offending God. Because Americana duo from Nashville, Tenn. various times with several of this year’s what’s right. … God is everything; God is love, God is all Baiman’s June 2017 album Shame was performers, including Dan Crary, Steve There’s a purpose these beautiful things, beauty, every - featured on NPR’s “Songs We Love” and Spurgin, and the Dillards. Tohonor Byron, here. And the thing. And how can I live up to that? I was nominated for Americana Album of the band is planning to invite some special Ins pire purpose here is to need a lot of help. I think that is the fear the Year in the Independent Music guests to join them in one of their sets. learn our lessons of the Lord. It keeps you on track,” Awards. New Zealand native George For additional information about the The Wo rld and grow. And Voight said. Jackson spent years on the Australian fes - performers, contests and other festival Pu blis h Y our what’s the big The father of actress and director tival circuit, and since moving to Nashville activities, or to purchase advance tickets, deal? To give to Angelina Jolie said in a separate inter - has worked with bands including the visit www.wvfest.com. Tickets may also be Boo k Today each other, and to view that he wants to share the truth Missy Raines Trio, Front Country, and purchased by phone 620-221-3250 or be here and be of that he knows with others, no matter Peter Rowan. during business hours at the festival office WWitith help.” what ridicule may come. Old Sound is a Kansas City-based trio at 918 Main Street, Winfield, Kan. 67156, From that “Family is so important, and family is with roots in Winfield, crafting traditional Monday through Thursday. moment on, being attacked by people who are really THE MOST RESP EC TED Voight said that trying to tear down the fabric of our FULL SER VI CE he grew a healthy society, it’s true,” Voight told the PUB LISHIN G FIRM “fear of the Lord.” Christain Post. “I don’t want to get into Har d co ver and digital distribution “I had to any kind of conspiracy stuff, but it’s real - Custom designs and illustrations straighten out,” ly happening. So we have to protect the Full P ublicity and P romotion Campaign Voight said. “If values of our country and the values of I’m going to be a family and guide the focused lives; we vessel for God, I have to protect that aspect.” better be cleaner Voight has attended and won at the Your book made available at all major secular and than I was. 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888-860-0106 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______August 2021 • 17 Kendrick brothers will release two films for fall The Kendrick brothers are at it again. In partnership with Sony Pictures’ Affirm Films, they are releasing their first documentary, “Show Me the Father,” and the fic - tional “Courageous Legacy” later this year. The brothers, Stephen, Alex and Shannon, released their sixth movie, Overcomer, in 2019. It opened at No. 3, earned an A+ CinemaScore rating from moviego - ers, and grossed $34.6 million. “Show Me the Father” is their first documentary release and intends to surprise viewers with captivating stories interwoven with father and can amazingly provide incredible story to theaters with Disney’s ‘Mysterious Benedict inspirational truths about the the love and healing to anyone at new footage, as well as bring to the fatherhood of God. The Kendrick any stage in life.” big screen the Kendrick brothers’ Society’ is funny and entertaining brothers once again will take “Courageous Legacy” will be first documentary.” By Michael Foust like it. moviegoers on a cinematic and released in theaters nationwide on “We’re humbled and gratified emotional journey in this powerful October 15. It is a remastered rere - that `Courageous’ is continuing to film coming to theaters nationwide It’s not easy finding a television series Also worth watching this month: lease of the Kendrick brothers’ film make a global impact,” director Alex the whole family can watch, especially on September 10. that has been affecting fathers and Kendrick said. “The Lord has been when the household includes children Luca (Disney Plus) -- A young boy “Everyone has a father story, but families around the world since its graciously using this film all over and teenagers -- not to mention a mom and his friend spend a summer in a sea - not everyone has learned how to initial release 10 years ago. the world for a decade, and we can’t and a dad. side Italian town with the goal of win - redeem it for their own good and “In September 2011, wait to see how the film is received It seems most TV series either are too ning a triathlon as they harbor a secret: the good of others,” executive pro - `Courageous’ was estimated to open by a new generation of fathers and mature for the youngsters or too child- The two boys are undercover sea mon - ducer Stephen Kendrick said. “Even at the box office with $1.5 million, their families.” like for the picky teens in the clan. sters. Luca is the latest film from Pixar, though fatherlessness is directly and it ended the weekend the No. 1 Both movies are releasing in a Still, there are a handful of programs which (tragically) released the movie on connected to so much brokenness new movie, with $9.4 million in the cross-promotional effort and prom - that bridge the divide, and Disney Plus Disney Plus instead of in theaters due to in today’s world, we wanted to go first frame,” said Rich Peluso, execu - ise to leave audiences inspired and has the newest entry. the pandemic. It includes a strong mes - beyond traditional documentaries tive vice president of Affirm Films. challenged. Called The Mysterious Benedict sage about friendship and an inspiring and show how God is the perfect “We are thrilled to bring this Society (TV-PG), it debuted June 25 allegory about race. Rated PG for rude and tells the story of four gifted orphans humor, language, some thematic ele - who are recruited by a mysterious man ments and brief violence. Executive producer is surprised by ongoing popularity of “The Chosen” named Mr. Benefit to stop a worldwide Birdie (Pureflix) -- A single father crisis called “The Emergency.” This recently released from prison tries to The success of the television series Emergency -- we are told -- has led to reconnect with the 8-year-old daughter “The Chosen” has caught even its cre - the eradication of truth and empathy. he barely knew. Unfortunately for him, ator off guard. In order for the orphans to reach she’s being raised by grandparents who “Early on, our primary audience their goal, they must successfully pene - don’t want him near her. It’s an uplifting was believers, because that’s who was trate the L.I.V.E. Institute, a school that story about redemption, forgiveness more attracted to a Jesus show,” resides across the bay. and the gospel. LaRonn Marzett is stel - Dallas Jenkins says. “But as the buzz The Mysterious Benedict Society is lar in the lead role. has been building, we’re hearing all an eight-episode live-action series and is Summer of Soul (Theaters and Hulu the time from atheists, agnostics, peo - based on the best-selling book series by -- teens and above) -- It’s a documen - ple in the industry — even the friends Trenton Lee Stewart. tary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural and family of our casting crews, many The humor makes it cross-genera - Festival, a series of concerts that drew of whom are not believers themselves, tional, as do the cliffhanger endings and well-known names and hundreds of who just loved the show as a regular the family-friendly themes. thousands of fans but were largely for - show. The comedy is similar to that in A gotten -- until now. Sly and the Family “Hopefully, it’s making them think Series of Unfortunate Events -- quirky Stone, Stevie Wonder and Fifth more about who Jesus was and want - and original. In the first 15 minutes of Dimension all sang. Gospel music also ing to look more into it.” “We hear about these young chil - said the goal is for “one billion people the series, an eccentric teacher tells a played a major role in the festival and is Now in its second season, “The dren with extreme special needs who, to see the authentic Jesus” through classroom of frightened students they’ll spotlighted in the film (led by the Edwin Chosen” is the first multi-season when they watch the show, light up,” the show, adding, “I believe that we be “executed” if they’re caught cheating. Hawkins Singers’ Oh Happy Day). I series based on the life of Jesus Christ he said. “It doesn’t make sense, can inspire other people to have the Soon, though, she corrects herself: She caught only one coarse word (a “GD,” and the largest crowd-funded media because the show is complex. It’s not values that Jesus Christ taught as we meant to say “excused.” Seconds later, said when musician Ray Barretto is per - project in history. Since its premiere a simple, easy-to-follow Sunday share ‘The Chosen.’” she’s drinking a large jar of pickle juice. forming.) Rated PG-13 for some dis - in November 2017, episodes of “The school story. I believe that with this “I truly do believe this show has (Why? Who knows?) It’s crazy enough turbing images, smoking and brief drug Chosen” have been watched more show, God is removing all these barri - impact, and it has power,” he said. to make adults and children alike laugh. material. This one is best for teens and than 150 million times and translated ers and removing the scales from our “The world needs ‘The Chosen.’ If eyes to allow us to see Jesus very clear - there’s ever a time that the world Each episode ends with a cliffhanger adults. into more than 50 languages ly, from the very young to the very needs Jesus, it’s now — and not just that makes you want to want to start the Capital One College Bowl Game What has surprised and excited old.” Jesus, an authentic Jesus that people next episode. But with Disney Plus Show (NBC, Peacock TV) -- Peyton Jenkins most is who “The Chosen” Executive Producer Derral Eves can literally connect with.” releasing the episodes weekly -- a Manning and his brother Cooper host has touched over the last several streaming strategy I like -- you’ll have to this trivia game show that features stu - years. wait a few days to learn what happens. dents from rival colleges going head to “One woman told me about her Thankfully, the series also is family- head. (Students from Alabama and mom, who is in her 80s and has friendly. The first two episodes include Auburn faced off in one of the first Alzheimer’s,” he said. “Her brain is, no sexuality or violence and only minor episodes.) It is a revival of a game show for all intents and purposes, gone. language (I caught one “OMG.”) If you that first aired in 1959. The first season And yet every time ‘The Chosen’ need anything skipped, then give the fil - includes 10 episodes and airs each comes on, she engages, she responds, tering service ClearPlay a try. (It works Tuesday. Rated TV-PG. she laughs. Her daughter told me that with The Mysterious Benedict Society.) the show is their opportunity to Like the orphans in A Series of Michael Foust has covered the reconnect with their mom because of Unfortunate Events, the orphans in The intersection of faith and entertain - Jesus. That was pretty extraordinary.” Mysterious Benedict Society are the ment more than 15 years. He is the Numerous parents of special-needs smartest characters in the series. husband of a wife, Julie, and the children have shared how the show We need more television shows father of four small children. has ministered to their families. 18 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice AA GGuuiiddee ttoo EEnnjjooyyiinngg 5500++LLiiffeessttyylleess LLiiffee iinn tthhee BBeesstt YYeeaarrss By Jeff Allen 7“O neS timee on ac boork toeur, tI apspea red O2f. W aAke Up wiSth a Seongptuathgem. enarian Or I’ll bring in a on a late-night talk show somewhere It’s high time you developed a cranial Don’t be a crank – become special. A return without a receipt west of New York. A caller asked what jukebox. Mine is filled with 50’s R&B hip doc is your very best lifelong, and show it to the first the J.D., C.P.C. after my name meant. I since I was fortunate to be raised in a Longlife friend! uniformed (and proba - was exhausted and needed to rush to musical family. bly uninformed ) appear on a T.V. wake-up show. As I If you don’t wake up singing, play 4. Be a Guardian Angel employee I see. I’ll tell pulled off my headset and got up to some of your favorite music an hour or That’s what I am to my grown kids him I’ll need him to bail leave, I blurted out, ‘The J.D. stands for so before bedtime. You can be distracted and my grandkids – and they know it. me out if I’m arrested. Just Do It, and the C.P.C. stands for with other stuff if you use earbuds or a What that means is they know I’m with I’ll invite the server to Courage, Persistence, and Confidence!” headset. them every step of the way. sit next to us and eat. Before long, you’ll wake up singing You should know that you can’t (I’ve had some great Here are my Seven Secret Steps: with a beat, too! How’d you ever start the change other people at your age, even if conversations there with day without it? they bear your genes. You should also someone who really 1. Get to The Gym! know that you can’t control other peo - deserves respect.) Thirty years ago, my wife “suggested” 3. Find Yourself a Doctor’s Doctor ple, regardless of how hard you try. How Irreverent things like that I stop exercising in the house. Pick a young one … one that’ll prac - about sending them personalized that. Something about my sweat stinking up tice on you for your duration. A fighter awards or trophies? Are you having little My favorite come - the place, if memory serves. when you’ll need it most. ceremonies at family gatherings honor - back was when our So I joined the closest gym and have The biggest difference between one ing their achievements? Are you encour - granddaughter was hav - gone to one every day – 7 days a week – doctor and another isn’t their specialty. aging their passions … making their ing her picture taken at for 30 years. The only exceptions have It’s their personal attributes. Is she a goals your goals? the mall with Santa been medical or pandemic and have good listener? A whiz at drugs, drug I set up joint bank accounts with each Claus. I asked him if the totaled less than 30 days. For real. interactions, and safe off-label (non- of my grandkids. No strings. The funds photo op was a fran - You probably have free gym privileges FDA approved) uses? Someone accessi - were theirs for whatever they wanted. chise. He replied, “I in your Medicare Supplement or ble, compassionate, and who’ll expect Before they started working, I’d slip don’t know, fella. I’m Advantage plan. So the membership is you to follow her advice? one a Franklin or whatever he or she just Santa Claus!” the best investment you’ll ever make – in In most cases, you make the differ - deserved, simply by calling my bank Laugh, and the world yourself. If not, pay. ence. Do you call the doctor’s office to (24/7) and transferring dough from my laughs with you. Cry, Happy people of all ages, stages, and report on the results of your “compli - account to theirs. Boom. They never had and you cry alone. wages are there. All positive, with the ini - ance”? (Yes, that’s what it’s called. Doctors access to my account. Try something like this. There’s no law move I ever made was when I turned all tiative and commitment to be the best worry about patient compliance con - When each started working, they’d against fun. I do it all the time. of my savings over to a trusted profes - they can be. Listen to the vernacular of stantly, but they don’t ask because you email me a pay stub (or call), and I’d sional with a major brokerage. My this generation and pick it up. Get with might think they don’t trust you.) transfer the same amount into their 6. Share Your Generational Joy instruction to this young fireball was not it. Do you call their office to thank them DoubleUp Account. Then when each It blows me away how two genera - to tell me any account balances, any The funnier you feel at first, the more for the good doctoring? Almost no turned 18, we’d go to the bank with their tions up resemble two generations trades that were being made, or anything you need to be there. patients do, and it means the world to picture I.D. They’d be added as joint ten - down. else except disclosures or consent ants (with the right of survivorship) on I see my maternal grandmother and required by law. All statements were sent the account. Bam. mom in our daughter and granddaugh - to an email I never opened. I just made it My multiplication on those transfers ter, my dad in our son, and another clear that I didn’t want to outlive my tended to be off in their favor – creating granddaughter. I see myself in two of money. a family giggle they’ll never forget. Of our grandsons, my wife in our daughter. Whew! I never knew I was in prison course, those bank visits were accompa - How they look, how they think, how until I escaped. How much negative bag - nied by lunch wherever they liked. they behave. Such wonderful traits that gage did I have? Ugh! Carrying it every What else can you do? You can advise nature bestows before nurture. day (and night). Unburdened, I believed when asked. You can accept when your This is such a kick! I tell them. I share I could fly. advice isn’t followed (usually). You can pictures. They love it. None think the That was about 15 years ago. I’ve reward, award, honor. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______August 2021 • 19 Embrace the Healthy Habit of Bicycling Whether rediscovering the joy of riding a bike or taking a Senior Living Made Simple After a lifetime of hard work and ily, and our communities just focus on the whole person, enrich - ride for the first time, cycling responsibility, it’s time to relax and wouldn’t be the same without ing your mind, body, and spirit and saw a boom during the pan - demic, and many believe this enjoy yourself. And that’s what life them. helping to make many areas of trend is here to stay. The sum - at Holiday Retirement is all about. Let us do the cooking! Perfectly your life better. mer is an excellent time to rec - We provide seniors with a comfort - balanced, chef prepared meals and Leave the driving to us! We have ognize the many benefits of this able home they don’t have to main - an enjoyable dining experience are complimentary scheduled local healthy habit, as well as outfit tain, a satisfying enriching life two of the most important factors transportation. Our residents love yourself with everything you among a community of their peers, in determining where you or your letting our drivers transport them and a sense of comfort and belong - need to embrace your inner • Whether you’re a runner, swimmer loved one will live, so we ensure to their scheduled appointments, ing. It’s the ideal setting for seniors adventurer. Huffy Bicycles is offering the or love working out at home, swap at our menus offer a variety of choic - errands, and offsite destinations for who are ready to simplify their lives following tips and insights to celebrate least one workout a week with cycling. es while still providing homestyle planned activities. cycling. Cross training emphasizes different and live a better lifestyle. If that’s favorites. Each meal is carefully the retirement you’ve envisioned, Our lifestyle is more affordable Recognize the Benefits muscle groups and helps build out a planned to meet the unique nutri - than you think. Considering the more well-rounded fitness routine. we invite you to discover all that tional needs of our residents to Bicycling is a heart-healthy cardiovas - Holiday has to offer. comfortable home we offer at cular exercise that strengthens your Go Electric support longer, healthier lives. Thornton Place, it’s understand - lower body, yet is low-impact on joints, Electric bikes are great alternatives for When Holiday Retirement was Meals are served in our comfort - able that you might assume life making it a terrific workout for adults of all adult riders, no matter your level of founded in 1971, they set out to able dining rooms where friendly here is costly. But many seniors dis - all ages, as well as kids and families. It’s experience. An e-bike helps you get back create a lifestyle unlike anything wait staff serve residents and their cover that it is no more expensive also great for the mind, and has been on a bike if it’s been a while since your seniors had ever experienced family or friends. Our dining and to live here than it was in their pre - shown in studies to boost mood and last ride, if you have physical limitations before; cheerful communities filled hospitality team take tremendous vious home, and for some, it’s even improve cognitive function. that make riding a standard bike diffi - with friendly accepting neighbors, pride in our meals, a highlight of more affordable. We invite you to Find Time to Bike cult, or if you want to keep up on a ride a team dedicated to the happiness the all-inclusive lifestyle at Holiday compare your current costs of liv - Changing or creating a single habit with more experienced friends. The and well-being of each resident, Retirement. From our daily menu ing with our all-inclusive, monthly can have unexpected and wide-reaching pedal-powered boost can also provide a innovative activities programs and to special chef showcase features, rent. You’ll find a helpful cost-com - effects. Even with a jam-packed sched - less intense alternative to traditional bik - opportunities for fun and personal dining in a Holiday Retirement parison calculator on our website: ule, you can establish the habit of biking ing, especially for those looking to com - growth, and all the chores and community makes good days even holidayseniorliving.com. We think by seamlessly incorporating it into your mute without breaking a sweat. details of daily life taken care of. better. Our dining team goes above you’ll be pleasantly surprised. and beyond to create home cooked current routine. Here are a few ideas for Get Equipped Thornton Place is one of traditional holiday meals, birthday Are you stubborn about keeping doing so: Consider a one-stop brand, such as Holiday Retirement’s many com - dinners, and themed events like your independence for as long as • Pick one to two days a week to com - Huffy Bicycles to ensure each member of munities across the country that luaus and barbecues. possible? Well…. we are too! At mute to work by bike. your family is equipped with the bike serves seniors. Imagine freedom Thornton Place, our business is to • Swap out sedentary activities you do that best meets their needs. For more from the daily stressors that life can We welcome your four-legged help older people live better, age to unwind with your family, such as information, visit www.huffy.com. bring. Just outside the door of friends! Our residents make count - more successfully and stay inde - watching TV, with bike rides. This year, pave the way for a healthy your own apartment is a commu - less new friends here, but that does - pendent for as long as possible. We • Are weekends the time you spend habit you and your family can enjoy nity forged on people and relation - n’t mean they have to leave their know that good food, good neigh - connecting with friends? Suggest your together for years to come. ships. We create that extra sense of old friends behind. We value the bors, good friends and good next meet-up start with a bike ride. –StatePoint family that you can’t find anywhere bonds that seniors have with their opportunities for social engage - else. pets and are delighted to have dogs ment and physical activities can What truly makes Thornton and cats as part of our community. make for good living. Since Place feel like home? Our people! Expand your horizons through Holiday Retirement was founded Our associates are more than our life enrichment program. It is a almost 50 years ago, we’ve been employees they are part of a family proven fact that engaged seniors known as a great value for the dol - that is compassionate forward live richer, more satisfying lives. At lar and a trusted, experienced thinking and value driven. The spe - Holiday Retirement, we’ve put brand. As America’s largest collec - cial things we do make each resi - together a comprehensive program tion of independent living retire - dent feel at home. We dedicate our - of activities and events especially ment communities, we’re proud selves to the happiness of our resi - designed to stimulate the seven that over 30,000 older adults call dents. We also offer Peace of Mind dimensions of wellness: physical, our communities home and we’d for residents, family, and friends. emotional, spiritual, intellectual, love for you to join us! We foster a genuine feeling of fam - creative, social, and vocation. We Call today and schedule a visit! 20 • August 2021 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Australian Ariarne Titmus has done just that. She edged Ledecky in the 400 xmxetx er freestyle, winning gold as Ledecky settled for silver. Believe it or not, that was her first loss in an indi - vidual event at the Olympics. Speaking of all-time greats, Simone Patrick Mahomes took up football to xx Biles withdrew from Olympic compe - I’ve been trying to watch the couldn’t tell you what they were doing. tition citing mental health concerns. keep ‘playing with all my buddies’ Olympics every night when I can. So Whistles were being blown ALL the She said that she was experiencing the far, it’s been quite entertaining. My time. Were there fouls committed? twisties, which can be described as los - daughter and I watched the USA men’s Don’t ask me! I will NEVER be impa - ing air awareness while in the air and volleyball team play. She plays volley - tient with someone who is watching being unable to land safely. If you ball so she was giving me quite the play baseball or football with me and does - doubt that she is really experi - by play. She was marveling at how encing it, just look at how she high the guys could jump and was doing before that. She how hard they could spike. What seemed to be disoriented not really caught her eye was the fact only as she competed, but while that they rarely, if ever, touched she was walking around as well. the net. It was incredible. Earlier I mentioned that dom - Another sport I watched was inance in a sport could cause men’s handball. To tell you the others to up their games. That truth, I thought it was going to be appears to be the case in men’s like racquetball without the rac - basketball. I believe that there are quet. Was I ever wrong! It seemed several reasons why the USA like a cross between basketball men’s team is not living up to expecta - and soccer. They passed the ball n’t know the rules. I felt like a fish out tions but I think that the rest of the around with their hands like basket - of water. world has caught up to them, in a ball but they were throwing to a goal I’ve been enjoying the swimming as sense. The USA should ALWAYS be with a goalie in front of it. It was fun to well. It’s amazing to watch the swim - favored in basketball because of the Last season — as part of a partnership going to go.’ I thought about it — but watch. mers compete and the rivalries that number of pros that are on the team. I with the NFL Players Association — all more than anything, I just didn’t want to However, the hardest sport for me have been formed. Katie Ledecky, one NFL players were provided with a not be there playing with all my buddies think they will turn it around and win to watch was water polo and I watched of the most decorated swimmers of all a medal, but they’ll need to play like WHOOP Strap 3.0, which is a body- when they were in football season.” the USA women play China, well, the time, is widely considered the greatest worn device that monitors and tracks a But he said that even after moving to they did against Iran to win. They first quarter at least. I literally had NO female swimmer of all time. However, played team basketball and they actu - person’s respiratory and heart rates. quarterback, he still figured he’d end up idea what was going on. Like handball, her dominance has caused other WHOOP — which calls itself a “human as a professional baseball player — like his ally played some defense. they were throwing at a goal with a swimmers to train harder to try and Now, if I can only find out how to performance company” — developed father. goalie in front of it. Other than that, I catch her and it looks as though this wrist-worn strap to allow anyone “I didn’t think I was going to be a pro - watch Olympic mountain biking! with an active lifestyle to record body fessional quarterback until probably after strain, sleep and recovery. my sophomore year in college. I went in tell your teammates like you.’ He said, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick [to college] thinking I was going to play ‘Continue to do that. Continue to do that Mahomes is one of this device’s early NFL football — and I was going to play base - and you’ll continue to have success.’” adherents — and wore his throughout ball as well — and after three years [in He also spoke about the league’s new the 2020 season. school] I was going to go play baseball.” 17-game regular season. Recently, WHOOP released a summa - He also gave some details about the “I’ll just say it will definitely be a ry of the data they accumulated from famous conversation he had with then- change. It’s a lot of games on the body. Mahomes’ 24/7 activity in 2020. Among New England Patriots quarterback Tom You’ve got to think about all of the guys other things, it showed that the biggest Brady after the Chiefs had lost the 2018 that already get injured in the late part of strains on Mahomes’ body were in the AFC Championship to the Patriots in the season. I think it will be bad for the games where he attempted the most pass - overtime. players — but it will be good for the es — one them Super Bowl LV against the “He said, ‘I appreciate how hard you money.” Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But it also work — and I can tell what type of guy And it appears that during the season, showed that one of Mahomes’ best 2020 you are by how you act and how you han - Mahomes will be checking his WHOOPS games followed his best pre-game recov - dle yourself out there on the field. I can wristband to see how he’s doing. ery. w J • P On Sunday November 1st, before he TOPEKA really started taking on intense levels of strain from the grueling demands of the long season, Mahomes woke up with a 91% WHOOP recovery. His body was primed to perform, and it showed. MAGAZINE That afternoon, he completed 31 of 42 passes for 416 yards and a season-high 5 touchdown passes. He also posted a pass - er rating of 144.4, his best of the year. 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YFC Golf Classic is a Tournament of Champions for teens Topeka Youth for teens. Christ’s 2021 Annual YFC reaches Golf Classic will be held young people every - on Monday, September where, working 27 at the Lake Shawnee together with the Golf Course. The four- local church and person, 18-hole scram - other like-minded ble begins with a shot - partners to raise up gun start at 10:00 PM. lifelong followers of The YFC Golf Classic Jesus who lead by helps Youth for Christ their godliness in staff and volunteers in lifestyle, devotion to the Topeka area to con - prayer and the Word tinue building authentic of God, passion for Christ-sharing relation - sharing the love of ships with teens Christ and commit - through a variety of ment to social ministry programs; i.e. involvement. Juvenile Justice Ministry, YFC Core and YFC Camp designed for today’s Across the country at community centers, high schools, middle schools and juvenile institutions our YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people to share the name of Jesus. To sign up for the YFC Annual Golf Classic Tournament go online to www.topekayfc.org. Awards and prizes will be given for first and second low teams, scored in two flights of players. Individuals will receive awards and prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive, and longest putt. The entry fee for the fundraiser is $500 per team or $125 per individ - ual. The fee includes green fees, cart for two, a box lunch, two mulligans, Gary Woodland Hole and great door prizes! Individual and corporate spon - sorships are still available. For more information about Topeka Youth for Christ or the golf tournament, call (785) 232-8296, or email [email protected], or visit the website at www.topekayfc.org.

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