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FEATURES 60

Educators’ Yearlong Test Three leaders in education discuss emerging from

Kitchen Fuels Fun at Chicken N Pickle

Classic Restaurants of Wichita

Best Staycations Before School Starts

The fun activities at this

Whatever happened to the

Seize the last month of

the fire of the pandemic

ICT favorite demand a lot

Innes Tea Room, Auntie

summer with this list of

and discovering new

of fuel — and the kitchen

Sweet’s, Dr. Redbird’s or

ideas for cool staycations

ground to build upon.

delivers. Specialties

The Looking Glass? In

— some are literally cool,

We spoke with Dr. Alicia

include sandwiches and

her new book, “Classic

such as Splash Aqua Park

Thompson, Dr. Sheree

burgers with a twist,

Restaurants of Wichita,”

with its swings, ramps,

Utash and Becky O’Hearn.

street tacos, and of course

Denise Neil shares a

jumps, ladders, slides

their house-brined,

smorgasbord of old

and much, much more.

hand-breaded pickles.

stories and photos.

On The Cover: BECKY O’HEARN, DR. SHEREE UTASH, DR. ALICIA THOMPSON LOCATION: WSU TECH PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOBIE ANDREWS PHOTOGRAPHY

Little Stars Therapy Services In January of 2020 Kimberly Becker became the new CEO of Little Stars Therapy Services. Since then, the company has almost tripled in size, in spite of significant uncertainty.

HIGHLIGHTS

22 — THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER IS GROWING 66 — NURTURING YOUR CREATIVITY 70 — FOUNDATIONS IN QUALITY EDUCATION

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WRITTEN BY AMY PALSER

Coming Out of the Fire WICHITA EDUCATORS FORGED NEW PARTNERSHIPS, VISION, PURPOSE DURING PANDEMIC Educators across America got the ultimate pop quiz in March 2020 when they had to change their teaching methods on a dime. There was no prep time, no chance to study and research, and no historical data from which to draw. Things were changing by the minute and teachers and administrators had to adapt to — and even invent — new ways of doing things, while still maintaining their original purpose of educating and preparing students from preschool through college age and beyond. That pop quiz turned into a yearlong test for educators. And now that they’re on the other side, things probably won’t ever look the same for American education. Three Wichita educators say that’s a good thing. Though the pandemic took educators through the fire, they say it forged new relationships, created new vision, and strengthened their purpose. To celebrate Wichita educators as they embark on a new school year, we spoke with three who are leading the charge in three different arenas: Dr. Alicia Thompson, superintendent of Wichita Public Schools; Dr. Sheree Utash, president of WSU Tech; and Becky O’Hearn, Wichita Collegiate School’s Head of Early Childhood. “I’m really proud of our Wichita and greater Wichita area community and leaders who got through the pandemic by working together to keep children learning,” O’Hearn said. “We forged and strengthened our community with new relationships and new ways of doing things that will only add value and make our community a better place.”

Forging Relationships Dr.

Alicia

Thompson,

superintendent

Wichita Public Schools, said she saw a spirit of cooperation come out of the pandemic that she intends to build upon. “We saw so many partnerships during Covid, whether with Wichita Tech, WSU, United Way, the Sedgwick County Zoo, and so many businesses that engaged with us to support us,” she said. “There were so many partners that helped us to make sure our kids had safe places to go to continue to learn. Wichita has embraced us in a different way than they had in the past.” Moving forward, Thompson said she wants to

WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT DR. ALICIA THOMPSON POSES WITH STUDENTS.

continue those partnerships to change the way education looks — offering students internships

in recent years: Ensuring that every student is

with businesses, helping them get credentials

prepared to go into a career or college after

so they’re job-ready at graduation, and helping

graduation.

them get college credit in high school. Another WPS goal that was accelerated by the “We have hundreds of kids this summer out

pandemic was ensuring every student had

in the community working. My daughter’s

a digital device and internet access. It took

one of them — she’s 14 and she’s working

rebudgeting and readjusting funds to make that

at a church camp right now,” she said. “We

happen in 2020, Thompson said, but it also took

have opportunities with our early college

community partnerships. “We had people who

program where our kids are able to graduate

said, ‘I want to pay for 20 kids to have internet

from high school with 60 college credit hours

access for the next couple of years.’ We had

through Friends University. And we have

businesses and community members step up

opportunities at WSU Tech where our kids

to the plate, and we now have technology and

get the credentials they need, so that when

internet access for every student.”

they graduate from high school they have job offers at Spirit and Textron.”

Expanding a Vision

Thompson said establishing and maintaining

WSU Tech president Dr. Sheree Utash entered the

those

education world a little differently than most. A

possible to achieve a goal WPS has adopted

journalism and marketing major at Kansas State

community

partnerships

makes

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University, she worked in advertising and private

“How do we debunk the myth so that people start

business before working for several colleges and

to believe you’re never too old to learn, you’re

earning master’s and doctorate degrees in higher

never too old to change careers, and you’re never

education. That path helped her realize the

too old to follow your passion?” she said. “The

importance of intersecting private business with

bottom line in everything we do at WSU Tech is

education to produce a strong workforce and

we’re looking to lift people in this community

help students, no matter what their age, achieve

through training to economic prosperity, and

their career and life goals.

then to create a pipeline of skilled workers. We’re in the hope and dream business.”

“We are in highly disruptive times, and Covid really accelerated that and exacerbated the

Working Together

need for change in education,” she said. “It’s my belief there are a lot of lessons we’ve learned

Becky O’Hearn, Wichita Collegiate School’s Head

during this disruptive time that we need to

of Early Childhood, said the pandemic solidified

capitalize on and build upon and innovate to

in her a belief that people need to connect in

attract students as we move forward.”

real life — students and teachers included.

Utash said that while getting a four-year degree

“Over the first six months of the pandemic, I

is still an important option, the coveted product

saw a real sadness coming over the teachers

businesses are looking for are knowledge and

and their view of their role in a profession that

skills to be workforce ready, and that can be

was changing so drastically,” she said. “They

achieved many ways, such as professional

were saying, ‘This is not what I want to do

development certificates, two-year degrees

much longer.’ It made me concerned for all of

and more. “As we look forward in the world

the nation’s teachers who were becoming more

of work, the whole idea of critical thinking,

disenfranchised about being educators. Teachers

knowledge, teamwork, communication and the

need to collaborate with each other, share their

demonstration of those skills are the currency

life stories, not be in this isolated place.”

for the future.” That need for connection is what she has In addition to helping high school graduates,

always loved about being in early childhood

Utash says it’s vital to provide opportunities

education. Often preschool is the child’s first

for people who are sidelined in their careers

introduction to the outside world — and the

and help them get the skills, knowledge and

first teacher they learn to love. “In order to be

certifications to improve their jobs and lives.

a well-rounded human being, you need to be

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around other human beings, see the needs of the group, learn social discourse,” she said. “You’ve got to be in the same room to know that, to see it, to feel it. When you’re online you get to be removed from that emotional response, and that’s unhealthy.” She said the data isn’t in yet on how much children retain from learning on a screen and then testing. “It’s super hard to be engaged on a device, no matter how good the teacher is,” she said. But despite the challenges of the last 18 months, O’Hearn is thankful that education in America is a rising tide that lifts all boats. Raised by a single mother of five children, O’Hearn said public education allowed her to overcome her circumstances, and teachers along the way encouraged her potential. “What won’t change about education going forward is that being an educator still is one of the greatest industries where you have the greatest impacts on human beings,” O’Hearn said. “If you want to be a difference maker, it

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WRITTEN BY JULIE UNDERWOOD BURTON

Chock Chapple is a third-generation insurance agent with over 35 years of extensive knowledge

WITH CHOCK CHAPPLE Owner and President, Insurance Services Group

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An independent agent is someone in your local community who can serve your insurance needs throughout your lifetime. This local knowledge provides many advantages: A local agent gets to know you as a person, and can also provide guidance on specific risks to the area, which can ensure you avoid any gaps in coverage. Think of your insurance agent as an advisor and advocate, someone who will handle the complex aspects of insurance on your behalf. This is a major advantage when it comes to filing a claim. Insurance claims are complicated, and it’s easy for policyholders to get lost in the process. As an unbiased advocate, agents use their expertise to help you find the products that meet your needs. An independent insurance agent works for the customer instead of a single company. When you buy insurance directly from the carrier, you are limited to their products. Independent agents can provide you with products from various insurance carriers, based on your price range and coverage levels. Independent agents offer the freedom of a “one-stop-shop” where all your policies fit under one roof. If you would like to learn more about how independent insurance agents can help you save time, money and hassle by consolidating all of your coverages under one roof, give us a call at Insurance Services Group today. Chock and Tubbs can be reached at 316.641.7906 or chock@chapks.com. Chock Chapple is owner and president at Insurance Services Group.

Preparing Ahead for Your Mortgage Application

MONEY MATTERS

You’ve probably heard about “points” along your mortgage journey. But what are they? They’re essentially prepaid interest purchased to lower your loan’s interest rate. One point equals 1 percent of your total loan amount. So, if your loan was $100,000, one point would equal $1,000. Determine your break-even period. Divide the cost of the points by how much you’ll save each month to get the number of months it will take to recoup your cost. If you plan to stay in your home beyond that time, it may be a good idea. Points may be tax deductible. You can deduct points the year you pay for them for purchase loans, and throughout the life of your loan for refinances. Lowering your real cost can shorten your break-even period. Are there any risks? Once you purchase points, the money is gone. If you sell or refinance before your break-even point, the difference equals a loss. How else can I lower my monthly payment? If you can make a larger down payment on your new home, your mortgage — and your mortgage payments — will be lower.

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Planning for the Unexpected

Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody’s got a plan until they get punched in the face.” So why plan when things are going to change anyway? I’ve gone through the planning process with many clients whose life situations later changed, but the value I see them get out of the planning process can be transformational for their families. Unexpected life events are bound to happen, and the planning process is important because it helps give you direction and a solid foundation for when they do. Even though we can’t actually predict what will happen in our lives and when, the sense of direction and feelings of control that financial planning gives is immeasurable. There’s also a sense of gratitude that comes from looking at the resources and situation you have during the initial planning process. Sometimes people don’t realize how fortunate they really are, and learning that they’re doing well can be a huge relief. Because of this, financial planning can help you feel more secure in your future instead of holding onto money out of fear.

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Trial Drug Looks Promising for Alzheimer’s, Dementia Patients RESEARCHERS FOUND LINK BETWEEN COGNITIVE DECLINE, GUT HEALTH As a research specialist at AMR of Wichita, Jen

During the 52-week AMR study in Wichita, some

McKinzie is always hopeful that the next drug

participants will receive the trial drug and

the research facility tests will be one that

others a placebo. The drug is in Phase 3 in the

brings a miracle to patients and their families.

United States, which is the final phase of testing

But a drug trial for which McKinzie is currently

before being approved for the market.

DANNY AND BRENDA LAWRENCE IN 1993

enrolling participants hits very close to home. McKinzie knows her dad’s Alzheimer’s is too The drug being studied has been shown to

advanced to be helped by the drug, but she is

successfully slow the effects of dementia and

hopeful that other families will be spared the

Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a disease that has

pain her family has experienced. She’ll forever

plagued McKinzie’s family ever since her dad,

remember the day that Alzheimer’s entered

Danny Lawrence, 72, began showing signs

their lives. She and her parents had just

of memory loss in his 60s. Each of Danny’s

finished a big dinner at a Wichita restaurant

memories that disappear, each face he no longer

when her dad disappeared; McKinzie and her

remembers, and each physical task he can no

mom eventually found him ordering food at

longer perform is a new grieving point for the

a nearby restaurant, saying he hadn’t eaten

family. McKinzie’s mom, Brenda, is Danny’s full-

dinner and was hungry. McKinzie, who had

time caregiver.

worked for 14 years with Alzheimer’s patients,

BRENDA AND DANNY LAWRENCE IN 2018

knew at that moment the difficult road on “My mom never thought that this would be their

which her family was about to embark.

retirement life. They have a beautiful lake house. She says, ‘This isn’t how I expected it to be,’ ”

“We need to find something, because it’s not

McKinzie said. “It’s literally grieving the living.

just the person who’s losing their memory,

You’re seeing a part of them missing, going,

the family is losing the person,” she said. “Life

every day. They’re there but you don’t have

is about making memories, but what happens

them fully.” But McKinzie said this new drug is

when you can’t remember them? This is why

a major breakthrough that could restore the

research is so important.”

lives of millions of Alzheimer’s and dementia

DANNY AND BRENDA LAWRENCE (PLAID SHIRTS) WITH THEIR CHILDREN MICHAEL LAWRENCE, JEN MCKINZIE AND SHAWN LAWRENCE AT CHRISTMAS 2020. DANNY WAS STILL WALKING THEN.

patients and their families. The trial drug is an oral pill that has been shown to slow the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. It gained approval for the Chinese market in 2019. Researchers who developed the drug say it is for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and improves cognitive function. They developed the drug after discovering a link between gut health and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug reconditioned gut microbiota, researchers said, and reduced inflammation in the brain, resulting in improved cognitive function. Researchers said the drug has little to no adverse side effects.

The Wichita-area AMR locations are looking for at least eight participants ages 50 to 85 for an Alzheimer’s disease drug trial. Participants must exhibit mild to moderate memory lapse, which AMR will help diagnose using a Mini-Mental State Exam. Candidates or their families can apply for the study in one of the following ways: • Apply online at heartlandresearch. com/studies/alzheimers-researchstudy-east-wichita • Call AMR Wichita East at 316.689.6652 SPLURGE! MAGAZINE // splurgemag.com

DANNY LAWRENCE WITH GRANDKIDS TIANNA AND JAEDEN ON JAN. 30, 2021. HE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO WALK.

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End-of-Life Care That Feels Like Family

RIVERCROSS HOSPICE

Sarah McNay’s parents instilled in her a principle

Wichita in 2009, and vowed to keep the locations

was happening. When something made me sad,

that has stuck with her all her life: “We always

locally owned and operated. Gina, a long-term

she would help me talk through the grief.”

take care of family.” It’s why Sarah moved back

care nurse who had worked with multiple

to Wichita from Portland 10 years ago when her

hospices, said she immediately noticed the

Gina said that “hospice” is a scary word for

dad’s early onset dementia began to make life

difference when she encountered Rivercross.

people, but the experience can be wonderful.

difficult for him. As the disease progressed to

“The care was so much different than I’d seen

“The No. 1 thing we hear most is, ‘I wish we

the point of being fatal, Sarah and her siblings

in other hospices; they were more attentive,”

would have done that sooner.’ ”

enlisted the help of Rivercross Hospice to give

she said. “So when I decided to leave long-term

their dad, Scott McNay, the end-of-life care he

care I decided I wanted to work for Rivercross. I

needed by people who Sarah and her siblings

work here because I know they’re the best, and

said felt an awful lot like family.

I really believe in what we do.”

“They were able to be our daily eyes and

Hospice is available to anyone whose doctor

ears. They helped with baths and showers,

anticipates they will die within 6 months, and

medications, his adult incontinence issues,”

it’s fully covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

Sarah said. “They built a relationship with Dad.

Rivercross isn’t about putting a patient on

They knew him, so they knew what to look

morphine and waiting till the end, Gina said.

for when he was actively passing. It doesn’t

Instead, they do whatever is necessary for the

feel like you are a client; it feels like they

patient’s wellbeing. “We have people graduate

understand your family.”

from hospice,” she said. “Sometimes with

AMELIA VOTH, BEN VOTH, ANNA MCNAY VOTH, SCOTT MCNAY, KYLE MCNAY, SARAH MCNAY

the extra care and attention, they thrive and Rivercross Hospice serves the greater Wichita

graduate. That’s always a big success story

area, with additional offices in Winfield, Newton

when that happens.”

and Kingman. Staff members provide care where patients live, whether a nursing home,

For the McNay family, the extra care for Scott,

assisted living or their own residence. “We have

who was already a resident at Founder’s Crest

gone to motels on South Broadway and taken

Memory Care, meant things like having Roswurm

care of patients,” said Gina Wallace, Rivercross

play guitar and sing hymns and praise songs

director of business development. “It’s been our

next to Scott’s bed. Anna said Rivercross nurse

experience that there aren’t a lot of people who

Fran Miller was a godsend. “She was amazing.

want to die in the hospital. We want to allow

Not only did she take care of Dad’s needs, but

people to die at home with dignity.”

she took care of me, too. She FaceTimed weekly, and she would explain everything to me that

Sarah said that was her experience when, on

LPN GINA WALLACE (LEFT), DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, POSES WITH RIVERCROSS ADMINISTRATOR AND RN CHRISTINA ELLIS.

Jan. 7, 2021, her 70-year-old dad breathed his last breath with Sarah, her brother Kyle McNay and her sister and brother-in-law Anna and Ben Voth gathered around. Rivercross Chaplain Robert Roswurm came in and spoke with the family and prayed with them, Sarah said. “We were able to convey our beliefs and our hopes and talk through what was happening.” Wichita native and social worker Mark Rowe started Rivercross in Oklahoma in 2007 and in

WHERE TO FIND THEM Rivercross Hospice 251 S. Whittier St., Wichita, KS 67207 rivercrosshospice.com 620-660-5675

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RIVERCROSS CHAPLAIN ROBERT ROSWURM SINGS TO A HOSPICE PATIENT AND HIS WIFE.

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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Heritage Commons

Becky Wolfe, Tina Hamm, Sydney Gilbert and Carmen Trissal

Heritage Commons ribbon cutting

Jeremy and Sarah Butler with Kari Bard

Jim Wood and Mike Orr

Rich Heareth, Ronnie Price, Scott Lehner, Mike and Lucy Lies

Kari Bard and April Leason-O’Donnell

Chris and Alexa Brenner

Tina Weller and Sandra Haugen

Dena Goodall and Lisa Kelley

Justin and Sally Conger with Barry Wilson

David Harris, Kolby Ronk, Gary Watkins, Jason Ronk and Justin Conger

Kami and Tim Berry with Eric Litwiller

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WRITTEN BY JOSEPH SPANIOL, MD, AMY SPROLE, MD, ANDREW BERRY, MD, AND NATALIYA BISKUP, MD

The Plastic Surgery Center is Growing invited both surgeons to join our team. With the combination of adding two new surgeons and broadening the number of insurance plans we are able to accommodate with expanded accreditation, it became clear we also needed more operating rooms.” The more than $2 million project, including a new operating room at the east side office, will bring new jobs to the community while also serving the healthcare needs of people from other counties. Over the next several years you can also watch our current west Wichita presence at 3931 N. Ridge Road grow with a possible larger facility and a second ambulatory surgery center.

REAL PLASTIC SURGEONS. REAL RESULTS. JOSEPH SPANIOL, MD, AMY SPROLE, MD, ANDREW BERRY, MD, AND NATALIYA BISKUP, MD

One of the best things about Plastic Surgery Center is the camaraderie of a group practice. Dr. Sprole continues, “It's fun to work with peers and help one another. We learn from one another through the exchange of ideas and

These are exciting times at Plastic Surgery Center. While we say goodbye to

experiences. With a larger facility for our group, we are able to serve more

Dr. Bruce Ferris as he retires, we add two new plastic surgeons, Dr. Joseph

patients in the environment we have created for them. Plastic Surgery Center

Spaniol and Dr. Andrew Berry. Last month, we introduced you to Dr. Berry,

is built on a reputation of excellence, and we always strive to exceed our

and this month we introduce you to Dr. Spaniol.

patients' expectations. We can do this most effectively in the environment that we have customized for our patients' experience.”

As we bring on new plastic surgeons, we find ourselves needing to grow, and we break ground in September on our east office expansion at 1861

Dr. Sprole’s ultimate goal is for Plastic Surgery Center and PSC Aesthetics to

N. Webb Road.

become the go-to practice for all our community’s aesthetic and reconstructive surgical and skincare needs. With four surgeons and five members on our

Dr. Amy Sprole says, “Initially, my interest was in expanding our level of

aesthetics team, patients will find the full spectrum of plastic surgery and

accreditation so we could take care of a greater number of patients with

aesthetic skincare.

a variety of different insurance plans, including Medicare. But as I was researching this project, I was in the process of recruiting a new plastic

If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation with our surgical or skincare

surgeon to join our practice in anticipation of Dr. Ferris's retirement. Last

team, call 316.688.7500 today! We offer you the full spectrum of services and

spring, I interviewed two surgeons who seemed perfect for the job. So, I

look forward to helping you meet your goals.

Welcome to Dr. Joseph Spaniol Please join us in welcoming the second addition to our plastic surgery staff, Dr. Joseph Spaniol. A Kansas City native and University of Kansas School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Spaniol comes to us from Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia with his wife and four young children. Dr. Spaniol has completed a full residency in general surgery, and he was trained in an academic setting as well as the private medical setting. He says working in both settings gave him plastic surgery training in the best of both worlds. This also allowed him to learn the newest techniques

in the field of aesthetics as well as reconstructive surgery. His breadth of plastic surgery experience makes him an expert in multiple areas. Dr. Spaniol provides the full gamut of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery including surgery of the face, breast and body. Patients can see him for facial aesthetics needs such as facelifts, eyelid surgery, neck lifts and FaceTite. He offers the full range of breast and body aesthetics including breast augmentation, mommy makeover, Orbera, BodyTite, SmartLipo and liposuction. As he joins the longest-standing private plastic surgery practice in Kansas, Dr. Spaniol says everyone at the Plastic Surgery Center is so welcoming. “There is such a sense of family here, and I could not be more excited to make it my home!” Dr. Spaniol is now taking patients in all areas of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Along with our other three plastic surgeons, book your breast augmentation in August and save $500 on your implants by calling 316.688.7500.

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WRITTEN BY JULIE UNDERWOOD BURTON

Q&A

WITH ADAM HAMILTON

President of Phoenix Mortgage Group

The Wichita real estate market remains hotter

shorter term, which builds more equity for

veterans, plus giving back to our community

than ever! Phoenix Mortgage Group offers

a future home purchase or a quicker payoff

is important to us. We are serious about what

competitive rates and brokerage services

for those planning for retirement. We help

we do and take pride in helping people in

worth considering should you be in the

with all types of refinances including debt

the best way we can, by securing the best

market for a new home or wish to lower your

consolidation, cash out, re-amortizing and

loan product possible. At the same time, we

existing mortgage rate. They live up to their

removal of mortgage insurance with higher

have fun with our customers and maintain a

motto: “Lower rates. Make us prove it.”

valued homes.

level of patience. We listen to their needs and

Q. What are the benefits of using a brokerage vs. a bank for home loans?

The benefits of buying a home rather than

to choose, therefore eliminating much stress

renting can lead to tax deductions and equity

throughout the buying process.

A. As a brokerage service, we are connected

building, hence an investment in yourself.

to several very large lenders who provide

Home ownership gives people a different

With

us access to wholesale rates. These lenders

perspective about life and they feel great

often feel a true sense of empowerment.

like to compete, which allows us to offer our

about their new accomplishment.

At Phoenix, we earn our business through

customers extremely competitive rates and

brokerage

choices,

customers

hard work and we are committed to getting

each specialize in different styles of loans,

Q. Why is being pre-approved so important?

which gives us a wide spectrum of options and

pre-approved

going to do and we don’t give up easily. We

allows us to strategically structure our loans

customer knows their shopping price range

truly build relationships with our customers,

to suit our customers.

and expected payment amount. From a realtor

realtors and all who are involved in the loan

lower financing costs. Our multiple lenders

Most

importantly,

the

the job done, even when faced with adverse circumstances. We do what we say we are

standpoint, a pre-approved client enables the

process. We simply do home loans well and

We have the ability to close loans when

realtor to narrow down the number of homes

with a high level of experience.

customers have complex situations, self-

to be shown and to focus on showing homes

employment, higher debt ratios and, in some

within the loan price range. The seller benefits

cases, we can close a loan for individuals with

because they know the buyer is serious and is

lower scores that banks might not allow. We

ready to step into a home loan. Having a pre-

have streamlined documentation and are also

approved buyer simply brings both parties

able to waive appraisals in certain cases.

into the negotiation process much quicker,

Q. Why is it a good time to refinance your home or buy a new home?

which is advantageous in today’s fast market where there is much competition.

more buying power and stronger financial

Q. What makes Phoenix Mortgage different from your competitors?

positions

payments.

A. We have been a locally owned business

Refinancing to lower rates also results in a

since 2000. Serving our citizens and our

A. Rates are still at historic lows, meaning

wants and provide loan options from which

resulting

lower

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The Chin Chisel Q&A WITH DR. BETHANY KING, KANSAS SURGICAL ARTS Q. Why should one care about the lower third

up, which is expected to show more of the

of the face?

darker skin color. The folds between the sides

A. My personal and professional skill set is

of the nose and the sides of the mouth (the

analysis of facial beauty and application of

nasolabial fold) and the lines on either side of

various techniques to enhance facial beauty.

the mouth (smile lines) can be softened. The

Trends and fads in beauty come and go, but

shape of the lips can be strengthened and

there are inherent tendencies in how humans

defined which can improve the appearance

perceive other humans. Much analysis has

of lines around the lips and create a more

been executed to understand what humans

youthful contour; the lips can be made

are drawn to and what features humans

to appear more full or projected, and the

perceive as attractive. A balance in structure

corners of the mouth can be raised.

of the face is found to be highly pleasing. The sharp fold between the lower lip and chin The face can be divided into three equal

can be softened. The chin can be projected

horizontal rows. The upper third spans

(made to come forward) or elongated with

from the hairline to the glabella (a space

dermal filler injections or a chin implant. The

in between the brows, in line with or just

jawline can be strengthened with fillers. The

above the crease of the eyelid). The middle

angles of the jaw can be made more prominent

third begins there and extends to where the

with fillers or narrowed with Botox, Dysport

nose appears to end. The lower third is the

or Xeomin. Aging can lead to narrowing of

remaining portion of the face. These regions

the lower face due to loss of fat in the cheek

are equal and pleasing in configuration.

in front of the ear. This area can be filled with Sculptra which can also strengthen

Patients come in already focused on the

the cheek skin with extra collagen so that it

area around their mouths, even without

folds less easily. The jawline can appear more

my direction. It’s important for patients

pronounced by creating angularity and a more

to understand how the entire region fits

defined shadow — this is accomplished by

together to enhance attractiveness rather

removal of fat during liposuction or repeated

than just calling attention to the “area

treatments of Kybella.

around the mouth.” Achieving improvement in the entire lower third leads to far greater

Q. What does the Chin Chisel Package entail?

satisfaction than just a few specific portions

A. A patient would receive a set of recommen-

around the mouth.

dations and would choose which components he or she would like to pursue. That

Q. What are some features that can be

customized package is being discounted

enhanced in the lower third of the face?

15 percent for those who mention that they

A. As we age, the upper lip can stretch to be

learned about it in SPLURGE!. This includes

long. It can be surgically shortened to look

lip filler, marionette filler, chin implant, chin

more youthful and to rotate the cupid’s bow

and neck liposuction and filler of the jawline.

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The package is purchased and then the application of the various treatments will be accomplished along a predetermined timeline. The Kansas Surgical Arts medical team provides support for patients every step of the way. They would love an opportunity to explain the Chin Chisel Package in further detail during a consultation. Consultations are available by appointment at 316.573.4850.

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Q&A With Dr. Damen Hershberger Q. What made you decide to become a doctor?

experience, I remember telling my wife that I

A. So, I think it was just always the plan. Just

was fairly certain I would never be an OB/Gyn,

kidding. I think I got really serious about it when

but I really had no idea what the specialty was

I was in college — not knowing how challenging

about. The specialty I judged without prior

it was going to be, of course. My dad was a

knowledge was high-energy and fast-paced,

physician and I knew he took great joy in his

thoughtful decision making. But most of all, I

work and it was obvious that he cared deeply

witnessed intelligent and courageous doctors

for his patients over many years, some through

and nurses all working together to improve the

very challenging times in their lives. I looked up

outcome for my wife and little boy in real time.

to that, I admired that. It was something that I

It was heroic and inspiring. I was in!

always dreamed about. Q. Tell us about your new practice, Pearl Q. Why did you choose the specialty of

OB/Gyn.

obstetrics and gynecology?

A. Pearl is a brand new, full-service obstetrics

A. In medical school you rotate through various

and gynecology practice. Starting a practice

specialties, learning along the way about the

from scratch was something a lot of people

things that you like, don’t like, could tolerate or

advised against. It has definitely been chal-

absolutely would never do. When my wife was

lenging, but engaging too. What’s most

pregnant with our oldest son her water broke

unique about Pearl is the actual appearance

dangerously early at 23 weeks, a condition

of the physical clinic itself; I engaged the

labeled PPROM (preterm prelabor rupture of

best designer in Wichita to achieve that goal

membranes). At less than six months into the

— my wife, Natalie Hershberger. She really is

pregnancy, it was absolutely terrifying. We

talented. Her vision was spot on. It’s bright

weren’t sure if our baby boy would even live.

and warm at the same time. We wanted

We prayed every day that she wouldn’t go into

the vibe to be fresh and almost insist on a

labor or get an infection so that Jack could grow

double-take. I’m so thankful for her work on

bigger and stronger. It was life changing and

the project and couldn’t be happier with what

altered the path of my life forever. Before this

she created, I really am proud.

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Mort’s summer party people

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Mort’s “Royalty”

Miller Engagement Crew

Mort’s Regulars

Hollie’s Hooligans

Ridgeport North Neighbors

Niki Hershberger, Gregg Winkler and April Doss

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Featured musicians Kayla Waters and Kelly Gainer

Sara Foster, Malaura Epperson, Abbey Wolfert

Sophia and Tana Salome

Linda Parks, Barb Nelson, Dalene Nelson and Kate Bastian

Marilyn Kuhlman, Sophia Majors, Shirley Ellis and Michelle Majors

Mimi Wakim, Jody Klein, Nestor Weigand, Lily Wakin and Mzia Gibson

Terry Klein, Steve Ruud, Fadi Estephan and Anthony Wakim

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WRITTEN BY KAREN LONG

CONNECTED BY LINE OF SIGHT ICT EYE AND BEAUTIFUL EYES Reflecting on 20 Years in Wichita

For the past two years Dr. Burgoyne has

necessary and elective. However, Jennifer

Dr. Burgoyne began her career in medicine in

School of Medicine-Wichita. In her role as

Burgoyne, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist

1990 when she started four years of medical

clinical assistant professor she’s in a position

since 2000, has a different worldview.

school at Indiana University. “I then completed

to lure young talent into her specialty — and

a one-year internship where I did everything

many of them have taken the bait.

In today’s medical environment, treatment is divided neatly into two categories: medically

enjoyed teaching medical students at the KU

In her traditional ophthalmology practice,

from delivering babies to working in the ICU

ICT Eye, Dr. Burgoyne diagnoses and treats

and outpatient clinics,” she explains. In 1995

“I’ve not lost my passion for medicine,” she

vision issues such as glaucoma and macular

she became a resident in ophthalmology at

says. “I enjoy the diversity of my practice;

degeneration, and performs cataract surgeries,

that same university.

I collaborate with many physicians in this

upgrading patients to the newest multifocal

community. Ophthalmology has been a really

lenses on the market. Under the name

After working in Oklahoma for two years,

great field to be in, and I have thoroughly

Beautiful Eyes, the doctor performs cosmetic

she moved to Wichita in 2001 and spent

enjoyed being here in this community.”

eyelid surgery and administers injections,

11 years with the Wichita Clinic and stayed

fillers, Ultherapy and laser skin resurfacing.

on for an additional three years after the

Both businesses operate under the same roof

transition to Via Christi.

with the assistance of the same eight staff members, plus a master aesthetician.

“It’s been a pleasure to be a part of the community for the past 20 years,” the doctor

“Interestingly enough, they are mutually

says. When asked how she’s planning to

beneficial to each other,” says Dr. Burgoyne. “I

celebrate she adds: “For me personally? Well,

think I’m a better cosmetic surgeon because I

I’m doing a half Iron Man in a few weeks.”

have such a foundation as a medical-necessity surgeon — and vice versa.”

When looking back over the past two decades, key moments stand out, especially the patients

Take the tried-and-true cosmetic injection,

who come to her through Project Access, a

Botox. As a resident she learned this treatment

non-profit organization coordinating donated

as a medical procedure for blepharospasm,

medical care for low-income people without

hemifacial spasm and some limited migraines.

insurance or Medicaid. “Every month I usually

“It’s kind of funny, people will come in for

get someone sent to me who is blind from

Botox cosmetically and then they’ll come back

their cataracts: they can’t see hand motions

and say, ‘Oh my God! My migraines are gone!’ ”

and the cataract is completely white,” says Dr. Burgoyne. “And it is transformational for the

On the other hand, Dr. Burgoyne’s cosmetic

patient because they can’t work, they can’t

experience sometimes translates into benefits

drive — to give someone their sight back, it

for medical patients. For example, a subset of

changes their world.”

her cases endure facial nerve disorders such as paralysis, weakness or twitching on one side

Making a diagnosis that saves a life is another

of the face. And while she performs medical

highlight. With her extensive medical training

procedures or surgery to address the root

the doctor has diagnosed serious conditions

causes, the doctor explains, “You can imagine

such as cancer, Graves disease, lymphoma or

how distressing it is to have one half of your

atrial fibrillation, “Because that’s one of the

face not work and not match the other half of

things ophthalmologists are trained to do.

your face. We can use some of our aesthetic

We recognize the ocular manifestations of

tools to balance the face and give them a

systemic disease.”

better overall result — not just a medical

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WRITTEN BY DENISE NEIL

REVISITING LONG-GONE FAVORITES WICHITA RESTAURANT EXPERT RELEASES NEW BOOK During my more than 20 years of writing about

I spent all my free time for a year working on this

book. Now, when I drive around town, I not only

the local dining scene for the “Wichita Eagle,”

book, “Classic Restaurants of Wichita,” which is

see what’s there, I also see what used to be

some of my most popular stories have been

finally done and will be released on Aug. 9.

there, and it’s fascinating. Anyone have a time

about restaurants that don’t exist — at least, not anymore.

machine I could borrow? There’s a free book or People who pick it up will find more than 100

two for you in the deal.

profiles of restaurants that fed Wichitans from I’ve learned that there are few things

the time the city was founded in 1870 all the

Here are a few events you can visit to talk with

longtime Wichitans love more than reading

way through the late 1980s, when Old Town

me about the book and pick up a signed copy:

and reminiscing about the once-popular

started filling up and the modern dining scene

restaurants from the past that they miss, and

was emerging.

Aug. 12: Doo-Dah Diner, 206 E. Kellogg: Chef Patrick Shibley, whose father, Kay Shibley,

getting swept up in nostalgia thinking back to dinners with their grandparents, meals

The book, which is also packed with old photos

owned Kamiel’s Club in the 1970s, is putting on

before school proms, surprise engagements

of these restaurants — some that haven’t been

a special buffet starting at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12

over steak, and everyday meals that these

seen in decades — includes profiles on early

that will feature lost recipes from some of the

restaurants made memorable.

favorites like Innes Tea Room, Holly Cafe and

restaurants featured in the book, including his

Fairland Cafe. It revisits drive-ins and burger

dad’s. Tickets are $45 and include the buffet

That’s why, when I was approached by Arcadia

stands like Big Bun, Continental Grill, Kau Kau

and a copy of the book. I’ll also speak at the

Publishing, a South Carolina-based publisher

Korner and Griff’s Burger Bar. It has profiles

event. Tickets are on sale at doodahdiner.com.

that specializes in books on local and regional

of north Wichita steakhouses like Ken’s Klub

history, about writing a book that paid tribute

and Abe’s; early barbecue favorites like Auntie

Aug. 14: Best of Times, 6452 E. Central: I’ll be

to these gone-but-never-forgotten eateries, I

Sweet’s, R&S and Rudy’s; swanky hangouts like

signing books from 1 to 3 p.m. at this fun gift

knew there would be an appetite for it.

Lancers Club, Judge Riggs, The Looking Glass

shop in Normandie Center

and Kamiel’s; and all-time favorites like Sidman’s, Lazy-R, Dr. Redbird’s, Applegate's

Aug. 17: The Loft at 420, 420 S. Commerce: I’ll

Landing, Portobello Road, Mr. Dunderbak’s,

have a public presentation and book release

Pasta Mill and so many more.

party from 5 to 8 p.m. at this event space on Commerce Street. There will be a cash bar.

Of course, it includes nods to Pizza Hut and

Admission is free.

White Castle, two national chains that got their starts in Wichita, and there’s a section

Aug. 21: Iron Chili Head, 2707 W. 13th St.: I’ll be a

devoted to restaurants that are still in

judge at Johnson’s Garden Center’s annual Iron

business decades after they first opened:

Chili Head, a food truck party and beer tasting

NuWay, Old Mill Tasty Shop, Angelo’s,

event. I’ll have books with me to sign and sell.

Scotch & Sirloin and more.

The event lasts from noon to 4 p.m and I’ll be there until 3 p.m.

I had so much fun digging through old newspaper archives and talking to the

September: I’ll be speaking about the book

descendents of early Wichita restaurateurs,

and signing copies at Watermark Books in

many of whom dug out old pictures and

September. Watch their social media and

told me amazing stories to include in the

website for exact dates and times.

EXTERIOR OF ALBERT’S RESTAURANT, WHICH OPERATED IN WICHITA AT 6425 E. KELLOGG FROM 1947 UNTIL IT CLOSED IN 2001. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORNELL MAR.

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WRITTEN BY KIM DUGGER ATTWATER

Kitchen Fuels Fun At Chicken N Pickle is a lot of things to a lot of

with a fried egg, fried onion straws, bacon,

different people. Pickleball paradise. Yard

jalapeño and sriracha aioli served on a bri-

game mecca. Music venue. Sports bar.

oche bun. Kansas City Chiefs fans went crazy for the burger when Chicken N Pickle started

And the engine they all run on? The kitchen,

serving it during games last season.

naturally, which under executive chef Alex Staab cranks out delicious, fun food at a pace

“It was like, ‘Oh, we’re going to need to bring

befitting the energetic surroundings.

that back every week,’ ” Rockett said.

“One thing a lot of people don’t realize is our

Classic street tacos are the draw on Taco

food is quick,” general manager Kelsey Rockett

Tuesday, with a choice of carne asada topped

said. “Our food comes out within eight to ten

with cilantro and onion or fried shrimp

minutes of ordering. It’s a great place to pop in

served with cabbage and chipotle cream. At

and find something to eat fast.”

$2 each, you’ll probably want to try at least

WHERE TO FIND THEM Chicken N Pickle 1240 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 316.535.7150 | chickennpickle.com/wichita

one of each. For lunch, it’s tough to top the 316 Special, offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through

Many diners order the same things over and

Friday. Ten bucks delivers your choice of

over from Chicken N Pickle’s regular menu,

sandwich — Pulled Pork, NKC Hot Chicken,

hooked on entrees like the fall-off-the-bone

Pickled Chicken, Country Fried Chicken or Bill’s

ribs or the most popular item of all — hand-

Chicken Salad — a nonalcoholic drink and

breaded fried pickles, made with house-

French fries or tater tots. You’ll even be doing

brined pickles.

a good deed, since $1 of every 316 sale goes to the Wichita public schools’ food program.

“We sell fried pickles like crazy,” Rockett said.

“We started it last year,” Rockett said. “We

Whether diners know it or not, Chicken N

wanted to make sure we were doing something

Pickle makes almost everything in-house.

for our schools.” “We do try to use the best products available,” The special on Wednesday and Thursday is a

Rockett said. “Our meat is antibiotic and

cheeseburger with a little kick to it. This one

hormone free. The beef is grass fed and grass

features a half pound of ground beef topped

finished. We brine all our own pickles, brine all our own chicken. We try to create food that’s going to taste good and also be good for you.”

Watch Kim Dugger Attwater’s interview

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WRITTEN BY LAUREN BOUGHFMAN

Best Staycations Before School Starts Find a getaway without actually getting away!

As summer continues to fly by, the school year is right around the corner. This is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the extra family time we are blessed with during the summer months. Though, the clock is ticking. School is coming faster than we know it. With a tight schedule, a getaway might seem hard to come by. Lucky for you, there are many ways to get away without venturing too far from home. Here are a few great ideas to fill your expectations of the perfect staycation.

Catch a Game Spend an evening under the stadium lights! Gather up the family and catch a game at Riverfront Stadium where you can support Wichita’s favorite MILB team, the Wichita Wind Surge. Keep a lookout for fly balls as well as specials throughout the whole season.

Get Competitive Want to be a part of all the fun? Bring out your competitive side at Chicken N Pickle. The outdoor entertainment facility is a family favorite for the summer. It offers multiple pickleball courts and various yard games to keep you busy all night long. Along with all the fun, the complex doubles as a restaurant and sports bar. The family-friendly environment makes for the perfect night out! Looking for more fun? All Star Sports is another entertaining spot to bring the family. With both indoor and outdoor facilities, there are a variety of lively activities to keep the whole family busy!

Chill Out Cool off during the hottest month at Splash Aqua Park, open seven days a week until Labor Day. Splash is a great summer destination for all ages! The park consists of inflatable slides, runways, jumping pillows and bouncers, all connected together. With other features including swings, ramps, jumps, ladders, slides and much, much more, there is plenty of action to go around and it’s guaranteed to keep you occupied.

Explore the City Wichita is loaded with family-friendly activities that are perfect for making memories all summer long. Many, you probably have not had the chance to experience or maybe haven’t even heard of. That is the beauty of a staycation. You have the opportunity to explore the city of Wichita and see what you have been missing. Who knows, you might discover a hidden treasure that will turn into a family favorite for years to come. The key to the perfect staycation is to get away, try something new, and create memories to look back on, even as summer fades away. 64

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In the Flow

WRITTEN BY KAREN LONG

NURTURE YOUR CREATIVITY, NOURISH YOUR WELL-BEING Can learning to sketch, play the ukulele or whip

“During the early days of the pandemic, the

up Bananas Foster lead to more joy, motivation

best predictor of well-being wasn’t optimism

and confidence? An intersection of new

or mindfulness — it was flow. People who

research and insights into our mental state

became more immersed in their projects

during a global pandemic says yes — pointing

managed to avoid languishing and maintained

to creative pursuits as the perfect antidote to

their prepandemic happiness,” explains Grant.

isolation and uncertainty. Over the past two decades, with new technology

An Epidemic of Languishing An April report in the “New York Times” gave a name to the flat sense of apathy and lack of focus that many are feeling this year. “It wasn’t burnout — we still had energy,” wrote the author, organizational psychologist Adam Grant, “It wasn’t depression — we didn’t feel hopeless. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless. It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing.” He explains that, as the pandemic lingered, many found themselves in the “void between depression and flourishing — the absence of well-being.” Languishing can be a precursor to major depression and anxiety disorders, so it’s worth

neuroscientists have discovered that the brain

releases

cocktail

feel-good

neurotransmitters during the uninterrupted experience of flow. Five major ones, in fact — endorphins, norepinephrine, dopamine, anandamide and serotonin — form a natural high that leaves us feeling centered and alert. We enter that vortex where time has no meaning, the hallmark of being in flow. If you’re feeling off-center or dulled by a year and a half of uncertainty and upheaval, here’s some inspiration for engaging endeavors you can start this month, right here in Wichita. By nourishing creativity you might just find your overall well-being flourishing.

Sketching and Smithing

taking seriously — but with a novel approach. Grant’s prescription for languishing is to

Have you ever thought about taking a photo-

seek out activities, but not just any activities.

graphy class, or maybe trying your hand at

They need to challenge us just enough to be

drawing or ceramics? There’s a class for that.

stimulating and demand our full attention,

“Make Your Mark” workshops at Mark Arts

until we finally find ourselves in a state of

are one-night introductions that require no

“flow” as defined by psychologist Mihaly

experience or supplies. You can learn polka-

Csikszentmihalyi in the 1970s.

dot pumpkin painting inspired by Yayoi Kusama or garden painting à la Henri Matisse, just

“With new technology neuroscientists have discovered that the brain releases a cocktail of feel-good neurotransmitters during the uninterrupted experience of flow.”

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for starters. And if that whets your appetite, 7-week and 16-week sessions begin in August for everything from painting and mixed media to sculpture and metalsmithing. Explore more at markartsks.com. City Arts offers playful photography workshops covering “A Day At Botanica,” “Solar Printing,”

ALL ABOUT YOU. MAKE 2021 YOUR BEST YEAR.

“ Best Cellphone Pics Ever!” and more. Visit

from aerial silks. Flow Foundry Studio offers

wichita.gov/cityarts to see their extensive

beginner’s classes in Aerial Silks and AeroFlow

schedule of classes in every medium from

Aerial Yoga beginning at $25. In addition to

glass blowing to pottery to silversmithing.

building core strength, agility and balance, you’ll be boosting self-esteem by conquering

The Wichita Sketch Club fills up the community

fears, and building new neural pathways —

tables at Milkfloat in Delano with sketchbooks,

not to mention immersing yourself in fun,

pens, pencils and camaraderie every week.

innovation and exploration!

They typically meet on Monday evenings — check out their Facebook page to confirm

This month Flow Foundry is also offering a one-

upcoming dates.

hour yoga class on stand-up paddleboards at O.J. Watson Park — no paddleboard or yoga

Open Mics and Ukuleles Natasha Park is a former student of Flying Pig Improv. She says embracing the “Yes, and” mantra of the unscripted genre helped her

experience necessary, but registration is required. See all the available Flow Foundry classes at flowict.com/register.

Crawfish and Cocktails

with mild social anxiety. What do baking, beverages and Bananas “You have to accept what is said and quickly

Foster have to do with sharpening purpose

go with it,” she explains. “This practice carried

and motivation? Prepping and measuring

over into my real life where I now feel free

ingredients, learning new techniques and

to express myself and not judge myself so

watching your confection come together will

harshly. I had a blast doing these classes. I

hone your skills as a chef and as a thriving

highly recommend it.”

human being.

You can say “Yes, and” yourself by going to

This month Mark Arts is sweeping students

flyingpigimprov.com.

away to Italy, Southern France and New Orleans in classes focusing on manicotti, wine

There’s nothing like performing to take you out

and “Big Easy Eats” respectively. And that’s just

of yourself and into the calm and absorption

the beginning — see the complete schedule at

of flow. Budding actors and musicians will find

markartsks.com/culinary.

plenty to explore in Wichita. Loony Bin Comedy Club throws their stage open biweekly for

Williams Sonoma has announced two virtual

open mic night, and Kechi Playhouse will be

classes coming soon: The first is “Beverage

announcing auditions soon for their final two

Academy” where Alba Huerta, one of the

shows of the 2021 season. And if you want to

country’s most celebrated mixologist will

pick up an instrument, there are music centers

teach students to “make cocktails like a pro.”

sprinkled across ICT offering lessons. Accent

In the second, “The Williams Sonoma Baking

Music Academy of Wichita, to name just one, is

School,” Brian Hart Hoffman, editor in chief

open for in-person and online classes in piano/

of “Bake from Scratch,” will share baking

keyboard, electric and acoustic guitar, bass,

tips and tricks with the help of a popular

ukulele, violin, french horn, harp and voice.

guest baker. For more information go to williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/

Aerial Silks It’s pretty hard to be bound up in your own head when you’re hanging upside down

cooking-classes-events/. While your creativity flourishes you’ll literally be nourishing body and mind.

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WRITTEN BY JULIE HYING

Little Stars Therapy Services Shines for Kids Little Stars Therapy Services began when owner

pandemic. Becker was diligent in the creation

Nicole (McLain) McArthur identified a need for

and execution of Covid-19 safety protocols and

additional services for children with autism in

regulations, providing frequent and pertinent

the Wichita community. The company opened

communication to her team, clients and

its doors in August 2018 with only two clients

families to ease already heightened levels

and three team members and began providing

of anxiety. When the CEO felt the pandemic

applied behavior analysis services, parent

allowed for reintegration of services back

training and consultation to families in the

into the clinic, she provided well thought-

area. Over the course of the next year, Little

out strategies and led her staff through the

Stars expanded their client base to 28 children

process, while keeping the team, clients and

impacted by autism spectrum disorders, ages

families safe and engaged in treatment.

2 through 18, and the Little Stars team grew to employ 24 people. The expansion called

These changes in place, Becker provided

for additional support and leadership, and

ongoing monitoring to safely and diligently

Kimberly Becker was chosen as the company’s

provide services and meet the needs of her

new CEO in January 2020.

team, clients and families. McArthur praises Becker’s response to these unprecedented

The CEO role was new to Becker, but she was

times: “As a business owner through a

ready for the challenge; McArthur was confident

pandemic, I felt a high level of personal

she was the right person for the job. With

responsibility for ensuring our clients had

expertise in early childhood special education

the medically necessary services they were

as well as previous experience as the director of

prescribed,

pediatric services at Heartspring, she brought

carefully guided throughout the changes

vast background knowledge to the position.

necessary, and for our team members who

families

felt

supported

and

relied heavily on our response and business However, the challenges that would shape her

sustainability over the last year and a half.

role were unprecedented. In March, the Covid-

Kimberly exceeded all of my expectations in

19 pandemic created significant uncertainty for

her response to Covid-19, and she did so with

businesses and people throughout the country,

an abundance of grace, flexibility and fervor.

including the Little Stars clients and team

We are very lucky to have her as our fierce

members. This health crisis posed hardship and

leader at Little Stars!”

a potential loss of service for the clients, but also placed the well-being and employment

The new CEO’s innovative and creative

of her team of professionals in jeopardy.

strategies allowed the business to not only

The insecurities and challenges through the

continue serving children and families who

pandemic called for quick critical thinking

need these medically necessary services,

and a robust action plan. Becker assessed

but also increased the number of clients

these hurdles and addressed a multitude of

served to 75, creating 45 additional jobs.

considerations and factors beautifully.

Most importantly, though, Becker set the bar high and became a shining example for

Swiftly, Becker shifted all intensive therapy

others in leadership throughout the nation,

services that were occurring in the clinic

demonstrating that with hard work, critical

with multiple providers each day to client’s

thinking and passion, anything is achievable

individual homes, with one assigned therapist

for dedicated leaders.

for the duration of the initial stages of the

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WRITTEN BY JULIE HYING

FOUNDATIONS IN Many teachers and students will share that

enough to see it. If we’re only brave enough

this last year in education was not only unique

to be it.” Then they were challenged to write a

but incredibly challenging. Education, by

poem with their own hope and vision for the

nature, is structured: specific times, locations

future. Inspiration infused with challenge led

and standards that provide stability and

to some beautiful, insightful student writing.

expectation.

components

A fifth grade teacher, Bethany Fox, shares her

are only a small sliver of the foundation that

experience with allowing students to grow and

teachers yearn to provide for their students.

be supported through challenges.

However,

those

So even though school may have looked very untraditional in its structure and delivery this

“A growth mindset of, ‘I can't do this yet, but

past year, some very important pieces were still

I will,’ is very powerful. So many kids have

at the heart of every lesson teachers shared

negative self-talk and give up if something

with their learners. Although exploring new

is even a little challenging. I see this even in

levels of flexibility, teachers never wavered in

gifted students as they fear they won't know

their understanding of what students need in

how to do something or may fail and then that

order to learn and be successful.

would go against their label of ‘gifted’ so they

Safety and Value Maybe above all, in order for students to learn anything, they must first feel safe and valued in their learning environment. Kids need to know that the adult in the room is their biggest advocate. When this is modeled, it helps students to find value in one another. This fosters a culture of support and encouragement which can boost student

they need to do to challenge themselves and their thinking …. In Jo Boaler's book ‘Limitless Mind,’ she (discusses at length) how our brains are capable of so much more, and when we allow ourselves to struggle we can create strong neural pathways that can lead to exponential growth.”

Connection and Support

learning. Feeling safe and valued promotes

Learning is the foundation of education,

confidence in one’s abilities and capabilities.

but without a teacher's connection to

It’s like positivity dominoes, and the results

students and support for them as people

are encouraging.

and learners, there is no bridge from

Challenges and Inspiration Teachers continually search for ways to inspire students, to draw them into the learning so they can make it their own. We look for examples beyond the classroom, some in the world around us and some from those who have gone before us and provided timeless examples. One way I provided inspiration to my own English language arts students at Andover High School this year was by sharing Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Students looked to her words for inspiration. “ … For there is always light, if we’re only brave 70

don't even try. However, that is exactly what

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content to real learning. Ideally, learning should be continuous and lifelong. When teachers support their students, they build connections. Connections allow students to feel like they are a part of a learning community. It empowers them to make learning their own. It enables them to find their own voice as learners in the classroom.

Ownership and Responsibility Students need to feel a sense of responsibility for their learning and how it impacts their lives but also a strong sense of ownership for what they create. Students who are able to do this and see this find value in their learning and

QUALITY EDUCATION enjoy a sense of pride for what they are able to do and create. Learners long to have a voice and some choice in how they demonstrate what they have learned. There are literally countless ways for a teacher to encourage this. One middle school social studies teacher, Shay Whetstone, shares some of her approaches. “(I like to) allow students to take assistant roles in my class, and I spotlight each student during the week they are my assistant. I have them answer interview questions and post it with their picture on my classroom Facebook page. This makes all of the students feel special and allows me to get to know them individually as well. With history students, I try to have them put themselves into the lives of those we are studying. I have them journal about what it would be like if they were there. What would they see, hear, taste, touch, smell? And when assigning projects, I like to give them examples and choices to create examples to show their learning either on paper or digitally.” All of these important pieces to student learning were still a primary focus for dedicated educators and will continue — along with communication, planning and so many other facets of strong instruction — to inspire learners and positively educate and influence future generations.

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