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Scooped, soft-served or hand cranked, ice cream makes our favorite celebrations. Now, with the addition of frozen custard, gelato, shave ice and more, the possibilities for chilly goodness are endless.

Bringing people together from across Butler County, this seventh annual festival of local food is returning with farm and ranch “agventures,” an upscale bus tour and pasture picnic, and the signature Farm to Fork al fresco feast.

Cranking up Ice Cream

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Ready, Set, BOOM! Swing into the Fourth of July spirit with our roundup of events: There’s a parade, a historical reenactment, veteran’s commemorations, baseball and fireworks, and the Wichita Warbird Weekend.

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Isla Cooper, 4, daughter of Cory and Megan Cooper of Wichita, shares a cone with family dog Speedo.

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1,000 Hours Outside This year one Wichita mom has accepted the challenge of spending 1,000 hours outdoors with her two littles. That adds up to almost three hours per day of bike riding, golf-ball hitting and trampoline jumping.

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Lake Hot Spots The perfect place to cool off this summer is at a lake near you, whether it’s boating and fishing at Santa Fe, swimming and paddle boarding at Cheney or kayaking and picnicking at Watson Park.

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The Real Scoop on a Delightful Dessert National Ice Cream Month Written by Julie Underwood Burton

Looking back as far as the fifth century BC, the ancient Greeks were refreshing themselves with “ices,” known to be desserts made of ice or snow, and sometimes flavored with honey or fruit. It is hard to be certain when real ice cream using milk, ice and salt was made, but according to “History Today,” the first ice cream recipe book describing the process dates to 1768, and the first hand-cranked freezer was invented in 1843. Technology has certainly made ice cream what it is today. By the middle of the 20th century, ice cream had become – and remains – a big business.

Ice cream production and reported sales are extraordinary. Latest figures provided by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), report that over 6.4 billion pounds of ice cream and frozen yogurt are produced annually here in the United States, and an average American eats 22 pounds of the creamy treat throughout the year.

The IDFA also reports the ice cream industry has a $13.1 billion impact on the U.S. economy, supports 28,800 direct jobs, and generates over $1.8 billion in direct wages. Many U.S. ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers have been in business for more than 50 years – a good percentage of them family-owned businesses.

And why do we so love ice cream?

Neuroscientists at the University of Sussex in England, discovered that vanilla ice cream activates the pleasure center of our brains.

And it is no surprise that Instacart, a popular grocery delivery company, reports that vanilla is the nation’s favorite flavor bought at grocery stores. Rocky road, green tea, coffee and birthday cake battle it out for the nation’s second top spot. Interestingly, Instacart reported the favorite store-bought flavor in Kansas was rainbow sherbet ice cream. But when 20,000 Americans were surveyed about their favorite flavor, wherever they buy it, chocolate was No. 1, and in a similar state-tostate survey, Google reported that chocolate won the hearts of Kansans.

Whatever the flavor and whether it is served in a cone or bowl, dipped or sprinkled, homemade or store bought, the best celebrations and gatherings with friends and family will likely serve up ice cream. Most of us do not need much encouragement to enjoy this cool, tasty, creamy treat, but we do have President Reagan to thank for declaring July National Ice Cream Month.

We encourage all Wichitans to step out this month, try a new flavor, and even visit one of our local one-of-a-kind ice cream shops!

Enjoy July and every flavor you find.

William, 3, and Vivian, 21 months, are the children of Kayla and Corbin Navis of Wichita.

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Favorite Scoop Shops Written by SPLURGE! Staff

ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD

Frozen custard cones, cups, sundaes, splits

BASKIN-ROBBINS

31 flavors of ice cream, plus seasonal flavors

BRAUM’S

Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, splits, floats

COLD STONE CREAMERY

Ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, shakes, smoothies

CHURN & BURN

Combined ice cream and coffee specialties

COCOA DOLCE

Gelato and other cold treats, chocolates

DAIRY QUEEN

Regular and dip cones, sundaes, Dilly Bars, Blizzards

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS Frozen custard cones, sundaes, shakes, malts

FREEZING MOO

Thai-fried ice cream rolls, dairy-free and vegan options

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Homemade desserts and ice cream

OLD MILL TASTY SHOP

Old-fashioned malts, floats, sundaes, sodas

PAPA’S GENERAL STORE Craft floats, ice cream, shakes

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Homemade ice cream, popsicles

PEACHWAVE

Self-serve frozen yogurt and gelato

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Lactose free shakes, soft-serve desserts

SWEETPOPS

Shave ice cream, smoothies, yogurts, boba

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Over 200 flavors of yogurt, custard, gelato

Have Ice Cream, Will Travel Wichitan Shelby Gallardo says eating ice cream in the summertime is a family tradition that goes way back, and one that she’s happy to continue with her new ice cream cart business. Gallardo’s treat-filled cart, complete with pink-and-white striped umbrella, is available to book for any event, and especially apropos for birthday parties, weddings, and church gatherings.

Gallardo, who works full time in corporate marketing, calls her cool venture Addie M’s Ice Cream. “Addie was my great-grandma’s name, and the M is for Miranda, which was her middle name and is mine, too,” she said. “My mom grew up making homemade ice cream with her grandma, and my mom and I would go get ice cream every evening in the summer. We’ve done it my whole life, and now I do it with my son.”

Addie M’s offers prepackaged novelty ice cream treats, but Gallardo would like to eventually expand into scooped ice cream. Visit addiemsicecream.com for more information.

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SNOW CONES

Where the Best Part of Winter Finds Fun Summer Flavors Written by Julie Hying

Sno Yo!

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The ‘Berg Shave Ice Bus is on the move again this year, offering delightful seasonal flavors to the city of Wichita, as well as surrounding towns. Enjoyed by many for the last four summers, once again The ‘Berg Shave Ice Bus is traveling to bring Tropical Sno to neighborhoods, private parties, offices, businesses and other family-friendly events. The past three years it has been owned and operated by Diane Kriwiel. This summer Diane entered a joint venture with Shellie Hulsey to assume operations, and ultimately full ownership. Diane’s son Mathias remains the bar-ICE-ta of The ‘Berg team for his ice work mastery and inspired flavor creations.

Although Shellie finds that their most popular flavors are Tiger’s Blood (coconut and strawberry), Rainbow for its unique swirl of color and flavor, and Rock and Roll (grape, blueberry and blue raspberry), some other favorites include Northern Lights (blue raspberry and piña colada), Peach Paradise (peach, strawberry and pineapple) and Wedding Cake (vanilla, cotton candy and vanilla cream). Their Swan ice machine shaves the ice to the consistency and feel of snow. “Like actual snow, the ice absorbs the flavors throughout, and each bit offers a burst of goodness to the very last bite,” Diane said. Their 30 flavor choices may be topped with banana cream, coconut cream or vanilla cream for added richness. And bonus, Tuesdays in July they are sharing free treats in Santucci Orthodontic’s parking lot.

You can also find Tropical Sno on the west side at Sno Yo!, the shaved ice stand that was previously known as Ice Caps. Located near 13th and Ridge, kids will love their smaller-sized offerings with appealing names like Elsa, Spongebob, Spiderman, Legos and Unicorn, complete with color-changing spoon. Choose from one of their own “Concoctions,” like Georgia Peach (strawberry and peach) or Mango Madness (mango and lime), or one of their “Specialty” flavors like Moore Love (peach, mango, pineapple, coconut cream and coconut 10

The ‘Berg flakes). Or, you can pick your own by mixing any three of their 29 flavors. Add-ons include cream topping, ice cream, Nerds candy, toasted coconut flakes, marshmallows and more.

A snow location not to be missed this summer is Funky Monkeys Shaved Ice at 3350 N. Woodlawn and also at 1855 S. Rock Road.

They offer a large and unique selection of flavor options that can be crafted into one of 10,000 combinations. Some the menu’s fancy choices include: Banana Pudding (like Grandma’s, topped with whipped cream, graham crackers crumbs, banana chips, Vanilla Wafers and homemade ice cream), Beach Bum (blue coconut, whipped cream topped with graham cracker crumbs) and Cowboy Kid (root beer snow, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream all topped with a cherry).

They serve gourmet flavors as well, like Dr. Pepper Dream which is an old-fashioned cream soda spin on rich Dr. Pepper syrup and homemade ice cream. Extras to further enhance flavor are some fan favorites: caramel syrup, chamoy, maraschino cherries, homemade cream, graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon dust.

Those who prefer a sugar-free tasty treat will not be disappointed. The creations they can enjoy are blue coconut, banana, cherry, peach, piña colada, wedding cake, tiger’s blood and of course, Funky Monkey.

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While digital and social media marketing are important pieces to a marketing strategy, they’re just that – pieces. In the same way a good financial planner will recommend diversifying your portfolio, a good marketing company will recommend diversifying your advertising dollars.

Print media is an important piece of the puzzle, offering benefits that digital, radio and television advertising don’t have. First and foremost is permanence. Unlike a digital or TV ad that flashes by, print ads stay on the page, and readers can continue to study or reference the ad until they have gleaned the information they need.

A magazine left open on the kitchen table or in a doctor’s office waiting room will be seen multiple times by multiple people before the page is turned. A single ad in a magazine can promote a product or service for weeks, months or even years. It’s not uncommon for households to keep magazines around, especially one like SPLURGE! that offers content for all ages and interests.

Another important element is the “halo effect” — when consumers take the good feelings from one thing and apply it to an associated product. In the case of magazines, readers apply the credibility from the quality of content in a publication and apply it toward the advertisements therein. As an established community magazine that’s pro-Wichita, SPLURGE! has proven to have a mighty halo effect for its advertisers.

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When you find the perfect home, you know it immediately. The beautiful design, thoughtful amenities, and just-right location were all meant for you. Finding the right financing should be just as clear.

A jumbo adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) usually offers a lower initial rate than most fixed rate loans, keeping payments low for as long as 5, 7 or 10 years.

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A scammer may claim to be a family member or someone you know who’s in trouble, and they need to be paid in gift cards to remedy the situation. Don’t believe them.

You might receive an email or a text that looks like it’s from someone you know – your boss, mother, spouse, friend, family member – and the person asks you to go buy gift cards and give them the code on the back. Don’t do it.

If you see a “Make Quick Money” ad, beware, this is a scam. The scammer wants you to buy them a few gift cards, and in return they will deposit money in your account for the cards, plus a few extra dollars for your time. However, they need your banking information to deposit the money. Do not give them your information. If you are ever in doubt if something is correct, just stop. Give us a call, and whatever you do, never share your personal information or banking information.

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Written by Randy Yeisley | Yeisley Financial Group

Market Jitters?

There has certainly been a lot of excitement in the financial markets since the first of the year! The S&P bumped into bear market territory twice since the beginning of the year. Inflation continues to increase to levels we haven’t experienced in over 40 years. Interest rates are rising as the Fed grapples with rising inflation.

Supply chain disruptions are making it more difficult to find products. A chip shortage is causing automobiles to increase in cost. There’s definitely a lot on the table to deal with at once. Should you bail out of the market? Probably not, but let’s explore some of the issues.

Long-Term Perspective Anytime you have money invested in the financial markets, you must have a long-term perspective. What is long-term? Good question. When trying to draw conclusions about the performance of the stock market, it is virtually impossible to do so in a time period shorter than about 10 years. That is generally long enough to go through normal market cycles. Take a look at the graph. It shows the S&P’s total return (including dividends) over the period from January 1, 2000 to June 13, 2022. You can see the two market crashes (2000–2002 and 2007–2009), but they seem pretty insignificant in relation to the entire 22 years. That won’t make you feel any better when you are in the middle of a market crash, but it does show that you must have a proper perspective for money that is invested in the market.

Alternative Investments However, having all of your financial assets invested in the stock market is probably not a wise thing to do for most investors, especially those who are aged 50 and over. As you get closer to retirement, you should definitely begin to have a change of mindset toward your investments. If you are in retirement or nearing retirement, it may be more important to make preservation of your assets a higher priority than growth of your assets.

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Dot-Com Crash

such alternative solution is the fixed indexed annuity, which is provided by the insurance industry. These hybrid products give you the opportunity to make a better return than the bank, while still protecting your nest egg from market losses. While these alternative products aren’t necessarily appropriate for everyone, they offer some powerful solutions for many portfolios. A word of caution, though – not all annuities are created equal. There are some good ones and some bad ones. Knowing the difference can make or break your long-term financial success.

Bottom Line The time to make changes in your portfolio is rarely in the middle of a market crash. You should prepare your portfolio for such crash possibilities in advance, not during a crash. This does not mean that you should have all of your money invested in the market. It’s not a good strategy to just “invest it and forget it.” Financial products do exist that can protect your downside market losses, while still giving you some upside growth potential. These financial products are ideally suited for the times we find ourselves in today. Seek the advice of a qualified advisor who you can trust to help you navigate the turbulent financial times we are living through. They may not always be right, but they will certainly give you perspective as you evaluate your investment options.

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Dedicated to Classical Education: Concordia Academy Written by Julie Underwood Burton

The dream is a reality for Concordia Academy, which offers a classical education approach and opens its doors next month.

The school was originally a vision of Pastor Geoffrey Boyle, a wellknown Wichita pastor to Grace and Trinity Lutheran congregations. As he leaves Wichita for seminary and a teaching opportunity, he made a superb hire in Dan Snyder, who brings an incredible collection of talents to take on the role of Concordia Academy’s headmaster.

Snyder moved from New York to Wichita with his wife eight years ago to teach at the Classical School of Wichita, where he has been a rhetoric instructor, a logic teacher and Latin teacher. When asked about his decision to become headmaster, he said he gave it much thought and prayer. “After reviewing the charter documents and understanding their vision, I knew I had deep insight into how a classical school should be run and the way the classical school movement works. I am excited to find myself in a position where we can reimagine a classical school in a Lutheran classical context.”

Classical education schools highlight history, literature and language studies, while embracing the concept of educating the entire child through truth and moral virtue. “It’s time to go back to the basics.

We need to understand how to speak, listen and concentrate on communication and how to be a virtuous person,” Snyder explains.

“Through classical education, we help parents raise children who are very well spoken and wise. Classical education also sets people up to learn how to be happy with themselves, happy with their thoughts and happy with learning throughout their entire life.”

There is a diverse body of students seeking enrollment at Concordia Academy, coming from classical Christian schools, public school backgrounds and homeschooling environments. Students are not required to be a practicing member of a Lutheran church but do participate in matins, the daily morning prayers, and vespers at the end of the school day. Students and parents are informed that instructors will be teaching the doctrines of Jesus, the historical church and other perspectives.

“Our curriculum seeks to instill virtue in the students. And there’s a difference between a pupil and a student. A student is someone who loves to learn. That’s the kind of school we are.”

– Dan Snyder, Concordia Academy Headmaster The “ideal” class size in a classical school is 12. With three instructors for the fall semester, the school will accept up to 36 students, and currently 12 students are on the rolls. Students pass grades as they would in a traditional school, yet individual subjects are passed at various levels as students are placed in a class that matches their level of proficiency. Enrollment for 9th and 10th grade is currently being accepted, and, due to generous financial support, the school is able to make a number of scholarships available. The application process is outlined on their website.

The school is based inside the beautiful Immanuel Lutheran Church, which was designed in Gothic-style architecture and completed in 1936. At one time an education annex was added for the express purpose of starting a high school, which never happened until now.

For more information, visit concordiaacademywichita.org.

MISSION:

To form students in faith, hope and love, by cultivating wisdom and nourishing their souls in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty according to the Word of God and the Lutheran Confessions.

Where to Find Them

Concordia Academy Headmaster Dan Snyder

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Concordia Academy Immanuel Lutheran Church Annex 909 S. Market St. Wichita 67211 316.202.8989

LOOKING FOR A BETTER HIGH SCHOOL OPTION? CONSIDER CONCORDIA ACADEMY, A CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Now enrolling 9th and 10th grades Our Mission Statement: Concordia Academy seeks to form students in faith, hope, and love, by heeding wisdom and practicing virtue, restoring souls in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, according to the Word of God and the Lutheran Confessions.

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Members of the Young Marines pose at a Memorial Day event: (left to right) Wynn Soergel, Isaac Wolfe, Steen Thornhill, Alexander Gunther, Brigg Culbertson, Creighton Stipp, David Farfan

MEET YOUR TORNADO ALLEY YOUNG MARINES Written by Lauren Boughfman

WHO ARE THE YOUNG MARINES? The Young Marines are a nationwide organization strengthening the lives of boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18, or until the completion of high school. In the award-winning program, Young Marines learn leadership, citizenship and self-discipline, as well as a healthy, drug-free lifestyle through classes and educational instruction. Their goal is to teach kids self-confidence and give them the ability to achieve their personal goals.

WHAT DO THEY LEARN? The Young Marines are taught a series of classes, from physical fitness to U.S. history to hands-on skills like reading a map or compass. With this, the staff also teach the young people goalsetting and the steps to achieve said goals. One of the staff’s primary objectives is to explain the dangers of drugs and how to say “no.” Similar to the Marine Corps, the organization has a rank structure where lessons must be completed to obtain the next rank.

Kids have the opportunity to travel to schools across the country, to learn how to be leaders and to share their knowledge with other Young Marines.

Another focus is community.

The Young Marines are taught the value of lending a hand to help others. They organize a Veterans Day pancake feed, place flags on the graves of fallen soldiers for Memorial Day, clean up Wichita’s Veterans Memorial Park for Veterans Week, put on a community garage sale, and even lend their support to various Toys for Tots events throughout the year.

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Young Marines have also served as the color guard for opening flag ceremonies around Wichita at various sporting events, parades and many more events throughout the year. This gives Wichita’s Young Marines a chance to get out and show the community the hard work and dedication they put into their program. Young Marines also perform fallen soldier tributes and learn the meaning behind each item of the fallen soldier battle cross. They also perform this ceremony at the end of the Veterans Day Parade and on Memorial Day at Greenwood Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED? If you’d like to enroll in the program, or even volunteer, there are plenty of opportunities waiting for you. A new recruiting cycle began in June.

To become a Young Marine, you must complete this recruitment cycle, which educates new members on the basic information they will need, such as the Young Marine Creed, the Young Marine Obligation, and the wear and care of their uniform.

The recruiting cycle is also a great way for kids to start learning how to work together and build friendships. Adult volunteers help Young Marines obtain the tools and information they need for classes, drills or ceremonies. They also make sure that parents are kept up to date on upcoming events. Volunteers attend seminars over the summer that help equip them on ways to help Young Marines with their lessons, and they work on ways to improve the program. Volunteers also get to help plan encampments and coordinate community activities.

Looking to get involved? Visit their website at youngmarines.org for further information.

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FAIRMOUNT SOCIETY DINNER (WSU FOUNDATION) Mark Arts

Dan Peare, Mindi Chance, Glenna Rindt, Jay Keener

Don and Elizabeth King, Rachel and Paul Allen

Don Barry, Andrew and Rachel Hippisley, Lora Barry

Jessica Provines, Lisa Clancy, Teri Hall, Rachel Muscat

Karen and Kent Richards, Mike and Susan Lamb

Marilyn and Ken Pauly, Barry and Cindy Schwan

Mike and Katy Field, Maureen Youngmeyer and Phillip May

Mike and Nancy Oldfather, Pamela and Alex Ammar, Marché and Aron Randle

Nate Koch, Chris and Angela Dudley, Rynthia and David Mitchell, Ed Sawan

Sandy Hannon, Juanita Rodriguez, Heidi Reddinger, Arely Navarrete Velazquez

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With

Matt Downen, MD

Managing Partner Premier Hospitalists of Kansas

Q. What is your background, and where did you grow up?

A. I wish I had an exciting origin story to share, but sometimes

the best stories are simple ones. I grew up in a small town in southern Illinois with supportive parents and two older brothers who liked to remind me who was the “baby.” The big three high school sports were the lifeblood of our town built on coal and corn, so I always had a ball or bat in my hand! After high school I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with fun and friends as my early focus. When the decision was made to attend medical school, my social life changed. I chose the University of Iowa for medical training, because it offered a family feel and had amazing facilities.

Q. Why family medicine?

A. By the time I set medical school as my goal during undergrad, I

had worked or shadowed in several different healthcare settings.

It was my connection with a rural family medicine physician that brought my future into focus. However my medical school familymedicine rotation left me with an identity crisis. I had loved all of my rotations up to that point, but finished that block completely unfulfilled. I panicked and extended my training. After a three month hiatus to Haiti working on a public health program and assisting in clinical medicine, I returned to complete my training.

My passion for primary care was renewed and a new love for Haiti took root in my soul. Even now, I find my involvement with hospital and clinic medicine in rural Haiti renews my spirit.

Q. What do you enjoy most about your job and the practice you

Q. You have recently become a hospice medical director. What

work at?

A. I work with an amazing group of people. Premier Hospitalists of

Kansas has been a wonderful continuation of that trend. Hospital medicine, to me, is fun. I enjoy putting on my “Dr. House” hat and solving challenging hospital cases.

Q. What do you enjoy outside of medicine?

A. I was married to the grind of studying and work for a long time,

puppers at the dog park or enjoying food and drink at a local spot, spending time with my forever plus-one and the amazing cast of friends and family we have been blessed with will always be the best way to enjoy my time outside of medicine.

just to get through all of my training. Fortunately, I found the right woman who made me want to reset my priorities. I now have a loving wife, two foster-fail puppies that keep us on our toes, and we are expecting our first child next year! Whether it is Sunday morning church, traveling to a beach, chaperoning our

have you learned about hospice benefits that our readers may not know?

A. As a doctor in the hospital, I see every life-sustaining treatment

modern medicine has to offer – the good and the bad. Yet no matter how hard we try, being alive carries a terminal diagnosis. What I appreciate about hospice is that it realigns the healthcare system – doctors, nurses, pastors, social workers – around the patient and his or her individual goals. The approach changes from “How do we treat a disease?” to “How can we make this patient’s life better?” It truly is a patient-centered, team approach, and it’s a blessing to provide that service to patients and their families.

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REAL PLASTIC SURGEONS. REAL RESULTS. How Do We Treat Vein Problems?

You Have Several Options.

By Nataliya Biskup, MD, Amy Sprole, MD, and Joseph Spaniol, MD Nousette Jefferson Photography | Instagram: @njeffphoto

Performing a Disappearing Act on Spider Veins and Varicose Veins We’re excited to introduce you to PSC Vein Care! This new department at the Plastic Surgery Center is staffed with experienced providers who can help treat your spider veins, varicose veins, and heavy, swollen legs.

When you visit with us, we’ll use vein mapping to evaluate your veins and create a treatment plan for you. Let’s look at the causes and different types of vein issues, how we can treat them, and introduce you to our providers.

• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a clinically proven, minimally invasive procedure that treats superficial varicose veins and chronic insufficiency with little or no discomfort or downtime. We use heat to close the saphenous veins that contribute to varicose veins in the legs.

• With sclerotherapy we directly inject your veins with a solution which causes your blood vessels to close and dissolve. Sclerotherapy is the main treatment option for spider veins.

• Phlebectomy involves removing medium to large varicose veins through tiny skin punctures that don’t require stitches.

This procedure is minimally invasive and is often used for veins we can’t treat with sclerotherapy.

Vein Care Is Staffed With Providers You Can Count On. Meet Kerrie, Deanna and Mellissa.

Kerrie Jilka is a registered vascular technician with both a master’s degree and bachelor’s of science degree in Health and Human Performance. She has extensive knowledge in vein care, as she has specialized in it for over 13 years. She prides herself in providing quality patient care, and looks forward to helping her patients get relief from their symptoms.

What Causes Vein Issues?

Factors may include age, heredity, leg injuries, pregnancy, hormonal changes, or prolonged sitting or standing. You may have issues with: • Heavy legs

• Restless leg syndrome

• Pain in your legs

• Discoloration

• Bulging veins

• Ulcers

Deanna Parsons is a board-certified physician assistant with more than 20 years experience in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care. She graduated from Wichita State University’s Physician Assistant Program, and is dedicated to patient care and providing great results for her patients.

• Swelling

What Are the Different Types of Vein Problems?

• Many patients visit us for spider veins. These are clusters of small veins that are not harmful, but people don’t like how they look.

• Varicose veins may make your legs feel heavy, tired or full, because your blood is pooling and not flowing in the right direction.

• Vein issues are not always a cosmetic issue. They can also be a medical issue that requires attention. Most vein problems are caused by a condition called venous insufficiency. This happens when your veins dilate, widen or stretch. Because of this, the valves in your veins can no longer close, making it difficult for the veins to carry blood back to your heart.

Venous insufficiency is a disease that causes increased pressure in your legs. This leads to swelling, pain, skin color changes and even ulcers.

Mellissa Simko is a board-certified physician assistant with more than 15 years experience in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care. She graduated from Wichita State University’s Physician Assistant Program and is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care for each patient.

If you’re interested in discussing your vein treatment options, your first step is a consultation at the Plastic Surgery Center with one of our vein specialists. Call 316.688.7500 today to schedule your appointment.

You deserve expert guidance and exceptional results. Plastic surgery involves many choices. The most important is selecting a surgeon you can trust.

Expect exceptional results when you have your plastic surgery performed by the highly skilled plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Center.

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KANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS SUMMER RECEPTION Slape & Howard Wichita was the site of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association’s June 9 meeting and social reception at Slape & Howard in Delano. KTLA members enjoyed an evening of snacks from the Funky Monkey Munchies food truck and live music by B-Side. The statewide organization supports attorneys through education and real-time exchange of information, strategies and techniques. Learn more at ktla.org.

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Audrey Nickel, Bryan Smith, Natalia Belisle

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Jason Roach, Michael Shultz

Jo Shaw, Michelle Le

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With

Joe Gehrer ’02 Wichita Collegiate Middle School STEAM Coordinator

Q. What does your day-to-day life look like?

A. My home on campus is the Lammers Innovation Lab,

often referred to simply as the iLab. This maker space, fully outfitted with state-of-the-art technology, from routers to 3D printers, is the home base for several elective classes Middle School students can sign up to take during the year.

Courses I teach include: WoodLab, an old-school wood shop class that teaches students the skill of building with their hands; VexLab, an engineering class that provides students the opportunity to design and build robots; ScratchLab, a coding class that utilizes a visual programming language for students to code their own stories, animations and games; and TinkerLab, a computer-aided-design class that connects the design process to real-world problems.

I have students in and out of the iLab throughout the day, whether attending these classes or coming in to work on projects connected to other classes they are taking.

And in the spring, I spend a lot of time at the baseball diamond as the varsity baseball head coach.

Q. What do you think students gain most from working in the iLab? A. Perhaps the most exciting opportunity that awaits

students in the iLab is the chance to see their work applied and used in their world. Course projects require students to think critically about how they can improve their environment, and in doing so, show our students that they can positively impact their world through creativity, problem solving and hard work.

For example, this past spring our fifth graders were interested in raising chickens in conjunction with their service learning project. They were in need of a chicken coop, so we put our TinkerLab students to the task of designing a coop that would meet their needs. Students created models in the CAD system as well as building 3D models out of Lego bricks and other materials. A team of judges determined which design best fit their needs.

Those blueprints were then passed along to our WoodLab students, who set out to build the new chicken coop.

We now have a beautiful home for our four (and multiplying) chickens.

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Q. What is the most rewarding part of your job?

A. In the iLab, it has been providing students the

opportunity to explore outside of their comfort zone and step into the mindset of critical thinkers, problem solvers and innovators. I want these students to have hands-on experience with tools and a chance to dive into computer science. My goal is to spark their interest enough so they continue taking courses in the Upper School iLab, and even, perhaps, enter into any of the various STEAM career opportunities these courses expose them to.

On the baseball field, the most rewarding part of my job was winning the 2022 state title with a great group of athletes.

To learn more about Wichita Collegiate School, visit wcsks.com or call 316.771.2203 to schedule a tour today.

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Written by Amy Palser

Mother of Three Is Addiction Free, With Help of Center for Change Amber Edmondson knows all too well what a thief addiction is. It robs users of their homes, their jobs, their relationships, their kids. And when drug abuse starts even earlier than the teen years – Amber was only 11 when she started using – it steals your childhood too.

“When I was a little girl I had all those hopes and dreams of getting married. But that is not what turned out in my life,” Amber said. Growing up with addict parents, Amber began experimenting with drugs with her young friends. Before long there wasn’t a drug she hadn’t tried.

Life became a dysfunctional tornado of using drugs and people – and using people to get drugs. Often homeless and jobless, Amber somehow managed to hang on to her three children.

Eleven times she tried treatment, each time relapsing. But her life changed after she found Dr. Greg Lakin at Center for Change in Wichita and its medication-assisted treatment.

Today she is 20 months clean, and can tell that it’s different this time around. “Even when I got clean before and I was so proud, there was still that pull. I could be having the best day and it would still creep in,” she said. “This time I’m not sitting around all day long thinking about using.”

Amber grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, in the center of the nation’s opioid epidemic. “I experimented with a whole lot of things, but opiates are what really took me down that dark hole.”

She had heard about users who got clean by taking prescription drug Suboxone in combination with treatment. But she felt like if she traded one drug for another, she wouldn’t really be clean.

While lying on the couch in a drug-induced stupor one morning, she changed her mind. Amber was watching her oldest daughter get her other kids ready for school, and she saw her daughter’s look of disdain toward her. “I was heartbroken. I remember praying to God, ‘Just get me to treatment and I will never do it again,’ ” she said.

She decided to move to Wichita where her mom was living, and a Louisville doctor helped her find Dr. Lakin. The combination of Suboxone and Center for Change’s treatment has made a world of difference for Amber. “Dr. Lakin is amazing,” she said. “He’s so encouraging and he lifts you up. He’s making sure I take care of every part of me.”

Today, she continues taking Suboxone, which blocks the effects of opioids. She works three jobs, has a house in a nice subdivision in west Wichita, has a car and takes care of her kids like a mom should. And she recently enrolled in online classes with the goal of becoming a drug counselor for youth.

Amber Edmondson with her children Phoenix, Chelsi and Nolan

The drug-using Amber is a different person than the clean Amber, she says, recalling a time when she was living out of her car with only enough money to buy a meal for her hungry kids.

“I’m driving around thinking, do I buy my kids a McDouble or do I choose to get dope? And I chose to get dope,” she said. “Who I am when I’m using is a completely different person. There’s this demonic presence that creeps out with an addict.”

“I couldn’t imagine being where I’m at and having the things I have today. It’s only because I made a decision to try something different,” she said. “I’m spending every day living. I feel like that little girl who was 8 years old, spinning in my backyard. I haven’t felt that way in so long.”

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With Photographer

Darrin Hackney Written by Lauren Boughfman

Wichita local, owner of Darrin Hackney Photography, chats with us about his successful photography business and how he got started.

Q. When did you first get into photography?

A. Back when I was managing Mort’s, I would go around snapping

photos of people to put up on the wall as a form of marketing.

I had no idea what I was doing at all, I just did it. I picked up my first, non-DSLR camera in 2005, and shortly after that a buddy of mine bought a Canon 20D, and I got the opportunity to play around with it. From then on, I started visually seeing the world through the camera. In 2009, I started my own photography business. In 2011, I officially left the service industry and jumped into photography full time. Though, I was still completely working with the people, which is what I love! Interacting with people is my thing, and that is what I got to take with me from the service industry.

Q. Why do you love photography?

A. When you are shooting from your heart, you feel all of the

emotion and craziness at once. It is a love I cannot describe.

Once you can get past the mechanics of the camera, the feel of the moment comes in. It’s almost like I’m on autopilot in the middle of a shoot and I just go with what is around me. This is what makes it so fun – my creativity can thrive. It is a whole different shift.

Q. Why should high school seniors work with you?

A. I am not a cookie cutter – I want you to be you. If you are a

t-shirt, jeans or rockstar guitar kid, let’s capture those fun photos. I am not going to make you go through crazy poses; I am not going to mimic anything. I am not here to please an audience – I want to please you. I am really big on capturing you in your element, who you are, what you wear, etc. If mom wants to suggest anything, let’s do that too.

“Darrin was great in capturing our daughter’s personality.

Between picking locations and helping her choose clothing colors that would coordinate, he took all the stress and anxiety away from senior photos.”

– Tina Sholl, mother of Abby

I tend to get the rambunctious ones and I love that, whether you are sporty, athletic or artistic, I want to capture that. I put my spin on it with my crazy ideas! Over the years, I have thought a lot about this one question: Is photography really fun if you are shooting for social media, or are you shooting for yourself?

“Darrin was such a fantastic photographer to work with for my daughter’s senior pictures. … He did a great job of making her feel comfortable, bringing out her genuine smile and making the overall experience a fun and enjoyable one. I would recommend Darrin to anyone!”

– Megan Royer, mother of Layla

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Hot Wines for Hot Times It’s summer, and while the living is easy, the heat often hinders the pleasure of drinking dry red wines. While rosé is a perfect go-to for hot weather, if you’re like me, you still crave a bit more of the richness that red wine offers.

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57 to 60 degrees, which is why everyone drank red wines at room temperature – serving red wines too warm results in harsh tannin and can emphasize the effect of higher alcohol. Ideally, you would want to serve a lighter red between 59 to 64 degrees.

When Georg Riedel or his son Maximilian are in town for a comparative Riedel Glass tasting, they insist that all wines be chilled, or even very cold, prior to pouring. I would sooner have a red wine be a bit closed due to being chilled than a red wine that just came from the restaurant kitchen or the top of your refrigerator – temperature is a big deal!

There are many grape varieties to choose for summer fun. I chose a selection with an international flair and wines that most of you may not have enjoyed yet. Don’t let summer heat dampen your red wine enthusiasm. Pair these wines with lighter summer foods and enjoy The Good Life.

Lighter-Body Red Wines for Summer Another consideration is the use of oak in your wine choice. Wines that are unoaked or lower oak will likely have less tannin and offer more fruity freshness.

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Drew Phillips (red shirt), the creative for Standard Issue’s front porch design, poses with Commerce Construction crew members, who donated their time for the project, during a work day recently.

Written by Julie Underwood Burton

Bringing ‘Conversation, Community and Identity’ to Downtown Wichita Placemaking can mean different things to different individuals or businesses, but most often the term means to create and transform public spaces in ways that can strengthen the connections between the people and these places.

Thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town placemaking grant, forward-thinking Downtown Wichita staff, and support through Wichita Community Foundation’s Knight Foundation Fund, Wichita’s Front Porch project will soon become a reality for six downtown businesses.

Aligned closely with the City of Wichita’s Open Air ICT initiative, this placemaking grant is designed to contribute to the identity, character and culture of downtown by helping local business owners imagine outdoor extensions of their businesses. Specifically, each business is partnered with a local creative to transform empty or unused spaces into a thriving “front porch” where individuals can congregate outdoors for conversations and celebrations in a unique, safe space.

As Wichita’s first placemaking gift, this NEA grant of $75,000 could not have been received at a more advantageous time. “When COVID hit, just like other organizations, we had to shift our focus from our regularly scheduled programs to identifying how we can be resourceful and help support our businesses during a pandemic and during recovery,” says project manager Emily Brookover, Downtown Wichita’s director of creative engagement and placemaking.

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“The idea of moving outside and being outside became very important during the pandemic and became important to people, so we kicked around this idea of the midwestern front porch theme, because our front porches truly are a time-honored place for conversation, community and identity,” she adds.

After a call for entries, six artists or creatives were selected and paired with local businesses. They are in the process of building exciting spaces that will improve walkability and add vibrancy to outdoor living. “Introducing art into downtown spaces enhances the quality of life, and the Front Porch project will give others an opportunity to connect and reasons to fall in love with downtown Wichita,” says Brookover.

Organizers hope that projects will be completed and a celebratory event launch held by late summer or early fall. At that time, a list of all the locations and a link to view each location on an interactive, mobile-friendly map will be available at downtownwichita.org/frontporch.

Congratulations Downtown Wichita! Thank you for your continued efforts to enhance our lives and connect our community with the arts in ways we never imagined.

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Creative: Engy AlGarf / Local Business: Mark and Grace Daniels, Wichita Cheesecake Company

Creative: Kevin Harrison / Local Business: Brooke Russell, Public at the Brickyard

Creative: Chiyoko and Sarah Myose / Local Business: Don Wright, Old Mill Tasty Shop

Creative: Elisabeth Owens / Local Business: Ryan and Valerie Reimers, Lucinda’s

Creative: Drew Phillips / Local Business: Rodney Horton, Standard Issue Company

Creative: Belinda Smith / Local Business: Jennifer McDonald, Jenny Dawn Cellars

Front Porch Creatives and Businesses Artist Engy AlGarf is paired with Wichita Cheesecake Company.

The local dessert shop is getting a new grand entrance framed by sculptures and art elements, as well as outdoor seating.

Storyteller, songwriter and speaker Kevin Harrison is collaborating with Public at the Brickyard. Original artwork and new lighting elements will make the entrance pop with vibrant shapes and colors.

Mother-daughter team Chiyoko and Sarah Myose are joining forces with Old Mill Tasty Shop. A beautiful parklet designed to celebrate Wichita and the long history of Old Mill will be placed out front, featuring original art elements and seating.

Painter and ceramicist Elisabeth Owens is working with Lucinda’s. Two large canopy-style installations will drape Lucinda’s front windows in shape and color. An interactive original sculpture, new landscaping, and seating will also be added.

Architect Drew Phillips is partnering with Standard Issue Company. The inside of Standard Issue will be reflected outside with a beautifully designed parklet just outside the front doors.

Elements like found objects and cast concrete will ​complement the shade structure and seating.

Horticulturist and landscaper Belinda Smith is paired with Jenny Dawn Cellars. The urban winery will welcome customers with a bounty of flowers and greenery. New seating unique to the space will be featured, along with an area specially designed for four-legged visitors.

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Farm to Fork Brings More Than Dinner to the Table

Written by Julie Hying

Charcuterie with Chefs

July 16, 6–8 p.m., Applejack’s Pumpkin Patch, Augusta Locally produced beer, wine and hard cider will be available at this fundraising event and auction. Chef Natasha Gandhi-Rue of The Kitchen; newcomer chef Scott Peggie of the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts; and Tony Yaghjian, owner and operator of Misfit Kitchen food truck, will demonstrate tips to make your next charcuterie board the center of your gathering. The highest bidder will take the chefs’ boards home that evening to enjoy.

Ag Art Show

July 16, 19–23, Kansas Oil Museum Boardroom, El Dorado The emphasis is on youth art this year, but other categories are open.

This is not a contest but rather a celebration of agriculture. Entries accepted through July 8 at 4 p.m.

Farm to Fork Luxury Charter Bus Tour “AgVenture”

Traditionally, great conversation and collaboration enjoy a culinary component, a gathering around the family dinner table. So when Butler County Farm Bureau Association sought to raise money for their Agriculture in the Classroom efforts, which support speakers, field trips and educational programs across Butler County, they looked to create a fulfilling event to bring folks together.

Butler County’s western edge borders the bustling city of Wichita; its eastern plains feature flint-rock roads, ranches and farms. Tiya Tonn, rancher and event chair, points out, “Eastern county ranchers and farmers visiting and eating with western county residents has inspired a better understanding and appreciation between producers and consumers who support one another.”

The Seventh Annual Farm to Fork, a festival of local food, is a countywide event that will run this year from July 16-23. Crowdpleasing highlights include the following: Family “AgVenture“ Day featuring farm and ranch learning experiences, a charcuterie board-building event, a unique upscale bus tour that boasts a oneof-a-kind pasture picnic, as well the final evening’s crown jewel, the Farm to Fork al fresco feast at Fulton Valley Farms.

July 23, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Fulton Valley Farms, Towanda Explore the northern half of the state’s largest county in comfort and style, while connecting with the families that feed yours. This delightful, fun-filled educational day will include a delicious, locally sourced and produced lunch, and later a scenic pasture picnic complete with Grace Hill Wines and Walnut Valley Brewing Beers.

Bounty of Butler Feast, Mixer and Dinner

July 23, 5–8 p.m., Fulton Valley Farms, Towanda Locally grown and sourced foods will be prepared by the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts students of Butler Community College under chef Luis Peña’s guidance. Alicia Peña, Redler’s pastry chef, will share her expertise as well, along with a fresh take on the evening by the institute’s newest chef, Scott Peggie. Local wine, beer and hard cider will round out the mixer. Vendor booths and educational displays will give the grounds a festival feel. Silent auction items will be available at every booth. Gathering amid the setting sun, the al fresco dining experience will be spectacular.

Family “AgVenture” Day

July 16, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Approximately 30 farms, ranches and agricultural businesses across Butler County participate in this self-guided experience.

Receive a stamp at each location, fill your passport, and enter to win a $200 gas card. Tours are available.

Entrepreneurial Workshops

July 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Leon Are you interested in selling at a farmers market? Having your own salsa brand? Running an agritourism venue? These workshops are for you! Lunch available on site.

After Market

July 16, 1–3 p.m., Leon Many local farmers will come together to provide a rare afternoon of farmers market offerings.

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Entrepreneurial Workshops: 9am - 3pm Farmers After Market: 1pm - 3pm Charcuterie with Chefs: 6pm - 8pm Applejack’s Pumpkin Patch | Augusta, KS Enjoy locally-produced beer, wine, & hard cider at this fundraising event & auction. Be the high bidder and take the chefs’ boards home!

Explore the state’s largest county in comfort & style while connecting with the families that feed yours. Includes a delicious locally sourced & produced lunch and a scenic Pasture Picnic complete with Grace Hill Wines & Walnut River Brewing Beers.

Bounty of Butler Feast Mixer & Dinner: 5pm - 8pm Fulton Valley Farms | Towanda, KS Locally grown & sourced foods prepared by the Butler Community College Redler Institute of Culinary Arts.

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With all the parades, barbecues, block parties and lake days, a general feeling of community spirit pervades the air. If you’re looking for an ideal way to get out for the occasion, here are some fun opportunities in the local area to celebrate the Fourth of July with your fellow Wichitans.

Written by Alexis Evans

Independence Day Parade

Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit quite like a parade. Though there are no parades in Wichita this year, you can head down to Haysville and catch their Independence Day Parade. It will begin at 8 a.m. at the Haysville Middle School (900 W. Grand) and conclude at Haysville United Methodist Church (601 E. Grand). Bring the kiddos along to get them into the spirit, and let them catch candy from all the festive parade floats.

“Celebrate America” in Cowtown

The Old Cowtown Museum’s annual “Celebrate America” event will take place on Saturday, July 2, and always plays host to some good, old-fashioned fun. Catch the magician’s performance, get caught up in the middle of the gunfight reenactment, see the saloon girls, and take your chance playing the carnival and lawn games. Click over to oldcowtown.org for all the details.

Independence Day Commemoration

Observe the Independence Day Commemoration at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, July 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. Located at the American Revolutionary War Memorial in the park, according to visitwichita.com, this commemoration “will include a flag-lined sidewalk to the Flag Pavilion, a Color Guard, ‘Taps’ performed by a bugler, a rifle salute, and more.”

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Red, White & BOOM! and Wind Surge game

If you’re looking to end your day of celebrating with a bang, what better way than at the annual event, Red, White & BOOM!, hosted

by Wichita Park & Recreation and Riverfront Stadium. Food trucks will arrive at the Hyatt Lawn at 7 p.m., or you can attend the Wichita Wind Surge vs. Amarillo Sod Poodles game (because nothing shouts “America” like baseball and fireworks). The sky over the Arkansas River is set to light up beginning at 9:40 p.m.

This night of baseball, fireworks and food trucks is a perfect way to cap off an amazing Independence Day.

Wichita Warbird Weekend

One of Wichita’s newest and most exciting events is the Wichita Warbird Weekend, organized by the B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center. Doc is one of only two airworthy Superfortress aircraft remaining, and it finds its home in Wichita between participating in airshows. According to visitwichita. com, “Our B-29 Doc will host the event July 4-9, with additional World War II-era aircraft present. The aircraft will be on static display unless serving ride flight customers.” This opportunity is a fun and exciting way to observe true American icons. Fly over to b29doc.com for more information.

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Troop 56 together. “My scouting experience was top shelf. I was surrounded by a lot of people who seemed to be honestly concerned about me and wanted nothing but the best for me, and I think it helped shape me,” he said. “Scouting was good for me.”

When Blackwell achieved Life Rank, he figured his scouting career was over, but his mom had other thoughts. “I was going to quit, but she sat me down and told me that wasn’t a good idea. She told me being an Eagle was important. She said, ‘I’d like you to do it for me.’ I learned – as I did in a lot of things – that she was right.”

When a young Ron Blackwell was earning his Blackwell’s son was recently cleaning out his late grandmother’s house and ran Boy Scout Firemanship and Lifesaving merit across a box of his dad’s scouting mementos. “It was my sash with the 21 merit badges, he had no idea that he’d one day be Ron Blackwell badges and the Eagle certificate dated March 1969. I was completely blown away,” fighting fires and saving lives for a living. “Who Blackwell said. “Being an Eagle Scout really opened my eyes to a lot of things, a lot would have known then I was going to have the of possibilities.” life experiences I would have?” he said with a laugh.

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Summer Fun in the ICT Written by Natasha Park

Get Ready for Beer, Bands, Bluegrass, Bourbon and Bacon!

July in Wichita means food, drinks, art, music – and bacon! Here is a roundup of some of our favorite hot-weather festivities. Summer is officially here so grab one friend, or a few, and hit the town!

First Friday Gallery Crawl What is it? Enjoy art and light refreshments while taking in various art from local galleries and venues.

Where is it? Around 30 different galleries in and around downtown Wichita. Visit downtownwichita.org for an interactive map.

When is it? 7-9 p.m., July 1 and Aug. 5 (first Friday of each month) What to expect: Free of charge, with some galleries and shops offering demonstrations or live music.

Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews What is it? Try brews and bourbon from regional breweries and distilleries, along with interesting and delicious bacon treats at this 21-and-up event.

Where is it? Hartman Arena, 8151 North Hartman Arena Drive, Park City When is it? 4-6:30 p.m., July 9 What to expect: Over 75 beer varieties with over 18,000 bacon samples from local restaurants and vendors.

Bacon-eating contest, best beer and bacon contest, and live entertainment.

Ticket info: Tickets range from $35 to $68 and can be purchased at hartmanarena.com. Upgrade your ticket to participate in bourbon-tasting.

Doug Daze of Summer Music Festival What is it? A weekend of bluegrass-inspired fun for 21 and up, with seven bands, camping, food trucks and more.

Where is it? A northeast Wichita farm, 4214 N. 143rd St. When is it? 12:30 p.m., July 9 through 2 a.m. July 10 What to expect: Bring a lawn chair and cooler. Camping is included with ticket purchase.

Ticket info: Tickets range from $29 to $45, and can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

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A Night at the Delano Food Truck Court What is it? Live entertainment and a variety of food trucks.

Where is it? 220 S. Handley St. in Delano When is it? From 6 to 9 p.m., July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 21 (the third Friday of each month) What to expect: Lots of food trucks, tables and chairs, and a live band

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace What is it? This summer concert held on the fourth Tuesday of the summer months continues in July and August.

Where is it? Botanica, 701 Amidon St. When is it? 5:30 p.m., July 26 featuring the band Stimulus Wichita; Aug. 23 featuring Across the Pond What to expect: Live music, happy hour and horticulture.

Purchase alcoholic beverages and Mexican food by Molino’s Mexican Cuisine.

Ticket info: Tickets are $6 (premier members), $10 (members), and $12 (non-members) and must be pre-ordered through botanica.org.

Final Friday Food Truck Rally and Art Show with Xclusive Events What is it? This free, all-ages event brings together vendors, artists and food trucks.

Where is it? The Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St. When is it? 6-10 p.m., July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 30 (last Friday of each month) What to expect: Yard games, live music, food and booze trucks, and more

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Much like the postman’s creed, neither snow nor rain nor heat will keep one Wichita mom and her littles from enjoying the great outdoors. In fact, last year Teagan Lange spent an incredible 1,000 hours outdoors with 2-year-old son, Rhett. This year she’s aiming for another 1,000 hours – even with a newborn in tow.

“My husband, Wyatt, at the start of this, he probably thought I was crazy,” Lange said. “He did the math and he’s like, ‘That’s 3 hours every day!’ But now he has gotten on board, and he’ll go out and play with Rhett on the trampoline, take him on bike rides and hit golf balls in the yard.”

Rhett was only 4 months old when Lange first learned of a Michigan mom’s challenge for children to spend more time outside. Ginny Yurich, the founder of 1000 Hours Outside and a mother of five, reasoned that if children spend an average of 1,200 hours a year on devices (yep, and that’s on the low side these days), surely they could spend that much time outdoors.

“We track a lot of things these days: steps, calories, budgets, frequent flyer miles, etc. Why not track something so beneficial to our children as well?” Yurich asks on her website, 1000hoursoutside.com.

“There are so many things that compete for our time, so it’s easy for something like this to get back-burnered. We found that if we spread these 4 to 6 hour chunks out over a few days (shooting for roughly 20 hours a week) it would take us to averaging about 1,000 hours of outside activity a year.”

For Lange, who as a kid always preferred being outside to watching movies and TV, it just made sense and fit her parenting philosophy.

And though Rhett could do little more than sit in a stroller when she started calculating his daily hours outside, she said it created a good foundation to make outdoor time not only a priority, but a natural way of life. By the time Rhett was walking, the great outdoors was the only place he wanted to be.

“When the weather’s nice, Rhett wakes up and goes outside. I make him breakfast and he eats outside and then goes back to playing,” Lange said. “We go on a 3-mile walk every morning and that takes about an hour.” The Langes are lucky that they have a fenced-in backyard, but they also go to parks, the zoo, Botanica, the pool and other outdoor spots.

Lange tracks hours on the 1000 Hours Outside app, starting the timer each time she and her boys venture outside. But before the app came out a year ago, she relied on the website’s printable charts to track hours. She still hangs a chart on her fridge and at the end of each day colors in the hours spent outside; it’s a nice visual for her and Rhett, she said.

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Wyatt and Teagan Lange with boys Rhett and Ridge

Since baby Ridge was born March 31, Lange has had to adjust her methods a bit, but now that the weather is pleasant he lays in a bassinet in the shade while Rhett plays. “For the most part he (the baby) just tags along,” she said. “He’s way happier outside. No one’s sad when they’re outside.”

Lange has invested in cold-weather gear for herself and her boys so they’re toasty warm, even when there’s a chill in the air. She says cool days are her favorite time to hit the zoo and parks because she can avoid the crowds.

Said Lange, “Anyone can do the 1,000 hours. It doesn’t have to be a big adventure. Just go outside.”

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Father Andrew O’Connor Q. Tell us about yourself and your family.

A. I am originally from Southern California and have been in Wichita for 13 years. My wife Heather and I have four teenagers and one tween: Liam, twins Lucian and Hannah, Holly, and Harper.

Q. How long have you been with Good Shepherd, and what does the rector do?

A. I have been at Good Shepherd for 13 years, and as rector I serve as priest, pastor, teacher and leader of an Episcopal church that is open, welcoming and affirming to all people wherever they are on their spiritual journey. One of our mottos is “God loves you, no exceptions!”

Q. What were you like as a kid, and what did you want to be when you grew up?

A. I was shy and pretty nerdy (still am). I’ve always wanted to help people, so I thought about being a doctor, teacher or priest!

Q. Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?

Q. Name some of your go-to meals at Wichita restaurants.

A. Honeysucculent BBQ Pizza at Wichita Brewing Company, Spicy Drunken Noodles at Krua Thai, and the biscuits and gravy at HomeGrown.

Q. What’s your favorite wardrobe piece?

A. Well, my wardrobe as an Episcopal priest includes a lot of black. But I like to mix it up with fun and funky socks. Socks that are colorful, wacky patterns, sometimes mismatched, and definitely Star Wars themed!

Q. Do you have a talent that you consider useless?

A. My brain is a sponge for all kinds of trivia

Q. What’s your favorite thing about Wichita?

A. Wichita is a great place to live, with so many good people working to make our community better. I love the can-do spirit of this community!

A. Too many to name. But the thing they all had in common was teaching us to be curious, to not settle for easy answers, to seize the day, and to help others with our gifts.

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Q. Do you have any side projects you’re working on?

A. I’m part of a new collaboration between a couple of our Episcopal churches and Breakthrough/Episcopal Social Services to help bring God’s love to folks moving out of homelessness in the form of home goods needed to start fresh in new housing.

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Clay Hoberecht Founder and Owner Best Body Shop

Written by Amy Palser

Q. Explain your business in a nutshell.

A. We are proud to offer our expert services in collision repairs,

auto body repairs, car restoration, paintless dent repair, hail damage repairs, and much more. We’re devoted to making sure that each experience for our family, old and new alike, is a unique one that will create a lasting impression in not only the repair process, but also in our daily personal interactions.

Our customers become Rabid Fans!

Q. LOL. What are Rabid Fans?

A. Rabid Fans are our loyal customers – satisfied clients who

are excited about the work we do. We are not under contract with any insurance companies, which means we do not rely on them referring work over to us. We do repairs the right way and the safe way. We rely solely on feedback and wordof-mouth from our Rabid Fans. We work for our customers, not the insurance company.

Q. Do insurance companies have a say in selecting a body shop for repairs?

A. In the state of Kansas, and all states for that matter, you

have the right to choose your own repair facility. In fact, it’s illegal for an insurance company to steer you to a shop.

If your insurance company suggests a body shop, you can ask them, “Are you steering me?” and they will back off immediately. An educated consumer is the Achilles heel of an insurance company taking advantage of them. There are lots of statutes and laws that protect consumers in an insurance claim process, and most insurance companies rely on you not knowing those exist. Check out stopdrp.com to learn more.

Q. What if my car was already repaired at the shop recommended by my insurance company?

A. We actually offer post-repair inspections to make sure the

repair was performed to the manufacturer’s instructions.

We’ll do a preliminary look at the vehicle, and if there are things that are concerning, we can bring it in for a full repair.

Right now we have a Dodge Ram that has $26,000 worth of damage that wasn’t repaired correctly. The bedside was glued on instead of welded. The damage to the rocker and structural parts weren’t fixed 100 percent. The owner actually came to us because it was eating the tires on one side. And this repair was performed in one of the largest body shops in Wichita, which insurance referred him to. It’s actually such an epidemic that we’re starting to make a documentary about it.

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Q. Why would an insurance company recommend a substandard body shop?

A. When you do the repairs the right way according to the

manufacturer instructions – line by line through the entire repair – it takes longer and costs more money.

“Preferred” shops are a way for the insurer to maintain control of the repairs, to keep their costs to a minimum and maximize their profits.

Q. Then why go to the extra effort, time and money?

A. A body shop can save the insurance company a ton of

money by cutting corners. The problem with that is the safety aspect. Cosmetic issues are one thing, but performing all the calibrations that you the consumer can’t see isn’t just for fun – they’re done to make sure the vehicle is safe for the occupants. The issue is the subsequent accident that will happen at some point – and whether the repair was done correctly will dictate whether someone survives the next crash or not. The best advice I have is to get it repaired right the first time.

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Where to Find Them

Best Body Shop 10817 W. Kellogg Wichita, KS 67209 316.516.3827 bestbodyshopinwichita.com

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Kansans Helping Kansans It’s a long-standing commitment that rings true at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS). Helping Kansas communities like Wichita thrive is important to them, because it is important to you. The group recently moved into a new building in Wichita, but this city has always been its home.

BCBSKS is committed to providing local support, giving back financially to businesses and organizations to increase community engagement, and building a culture around health.

BCBSKS employees, from left to right: Keshia Ezerendu, Naisha Miller, Amanda Roark, Nathan Garcia, Arianne Gross, Ryan Tandy, Ellie McKinney, Jennifer Burns, Courtney Hurley, Veronica Miranda and Jose Sosa volunteering at the 2022 Fidelity Bank River Run.

Through corporate sponsorships, BCBSKS has contributed over the past year to organizations including the American Heart Association, Kansas Children’s Service League and many more. In addition, the BCBSKS Foundation has given grants to assist in various projects throughout the Wichita community, such as Envision Foundation’s education around eye health and safety, the Ronald McDonald House Charities Adopt-a-Room program, the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita’s initiatives to keep their clients healthy, the Wichita Women’s Initiative Network’s Dress for Success luncheon, and the Kitchen Restore program at the Extension Education Foundation.

Through their partnership with the Kansas Association for Youth (KAY), BCBSKS has been able to award grants through Blue Health Initiatives to help students create healthier environments for their fellow students and communities in schools like Maize High School, Derby Middle School and Wichita Gordon Parks Academy.

Blue Health Initiatives has also supported Bike Share ICT since its inception.

A furry friend enjoying a Bike Share ICT bicycle at the 2022 spring Open Streets ICT event.

Through a Blue Health Initiatives Trailblazer grant, BCBSKS was able to help support the startup of Ad Astra Medical Devices during the pandemic. The group used 3D printers to make disposable stethoscopes for medical facilities.

Over the past year, the BCBSKS team has also enjoyed getting to know many Wichitans by attending and sponsoring events like Open Streets ICT, the Wichita Riverfest Fidelity Bank River Run, the Wichita Open and the Wichita Wind Surge. Locals can participate in a fun morning of walking and meeting new friends at BCBSKS Stadium Striders events at the Wind Surge stadium. These local events are key to supporting the community’s health and well-being.

In 2021, the BCBSKS Foundation supported local schools through Healthy Habits for Life Grants and assisted local community mental health clinics and community medical health centers with grants.

BCBSKS employees are also dedicated to volunteering in the communities where they work. They annually contribute to the United Way of the Plains, donating more than $38,000 over the past two years. In 2021, employees also donated their time to assist the Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). This year, the BCBSKS team assisted in clean-up efforts and supporting those affected by the recent tornado in Andover.

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BCBSKS employees, Ryan Tandy and Janet McMurray, dropping off donations to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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With

John Oelze

Executive Director Hope Ranch for Women

Written by Julie Underwood Burton

The horror of human trafficking is one of organized crime’s most profitable endeavors, and sadly one of the largest criminal industries worldwide. It makes that profit by preying on the world’s most vulnerable people, and traffickers commonly target runaway teenage girls. It is shocking to know that the state of Kansas has been identified as an “originating state” according to our attorney general’s office. There is a way for Wichitans to help: Hope Ranch for Women is a faith-based 501(c)(3) organization located in our own community that offers help, rest, recovery and, most of all, hope to these women.

Q. What is the mission of Hope Ranch?

A. Hope Ranch is dedicated to empowering women

who have been exploited and abused to rise above their circumstances. We help them become positive, independent members of our community. Lives are literally transformed, and women entering the program experience freedom and hope in every aspect of their lives.

Q. What programs are offered at Hope Ranch?

A. We have a residential program, a community program, and an equine program. We operate within a national model that has been in place for 35 years, used internationally, and is regarded as the most effective model for the development of the whole person.

Q. How can we support Hope Ranch?

A. Right now, women are needing your help to begin their road

to recovery. To support Hope Ranch for Women, you can donate online at hoperanchforwomen.com/donate. There is also a donation link on our website and donations by check may be mailed to Hope Ranch. Our primary funding comes from individual donations, and we also receive support from grants and churches.

Hope Ranch programs specifically focus on the eight dimensions of a person’s life: emotional, physical, social, family and marriage, creative, intellectual, vocational and financial, within a Christian environment.

“It is our belief that something this vile, this wicked, can only be fully overcome by faith in a God who will walk through that pain to provide healing.” – John Oelze, Executive Director

Q. What is the future vision for Hope Ranch?

A. Our vision is to open more residential homes, multiply our .

Embrace Hope, Change a Life: An Evening with Mike Huckabee Next month, the public is invited to attend the annual fundraiser for Hope Ranch for Women, which will be held August 25 at Wichita’s Marriott Hotel. For event details, including ticket, table and VIP reception information, go to hoperanchforwomen.com/embrace.

This is a signature fundraiser in support of Hope Ranch’s mission to end sex trafficking.

community program as a model to other communities, and work alongside other organizations to open shelters to help women escape this industry and find a place where they can find hope and healing.

While continuing to grow existing programs, we are also examining the possibilities of opening a drop-in center and emergency shelter here to further help those women who have been sexually exploited or involved in trafficking within our community.

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Where to Find Them

Hope Ranch for Women P.O. Box 75436 Wichita, KS 67275 316.644.0004 hoperanchforwomen.com

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These Lake Hot Spots are the Perfect Place to Cool Off Written by Alexis Evans

Do you ever step outside in the middle of summer and wish you could just be near some water? Luckily, Wichitans actually have access to some beautiful and peaceful lakes, all within an hour’s drive of the city limits. Each of these lovely bodies of water offers the opportunity to get out of the city and “become one with nature,” even if that means cruising around on a boat!

El Dorado State Park Considered one of the top state parks in the country, El Dorado State Park is the perfect place to spend the day swimming, fishing, camping, boating, paddle boarding, whatever you wish. The park is conveniently located three miles east of El Dorado and approximately 45 to 60 minutes from Wichita.

A variety of hiking, biking and horse trails are also available throughout the park, and these feature stunning views of the natural and historical Kansas scenery. No wonder it’s a favorite of locals.

Santa Fe Lake “If outdoor recreation or relaxation is what you’re after, Santa Fe Lake is the answer,” says the website for Santa Fe Lake. Sounds like the perfect combination for one of those hot Kansas days. Located in Augusta, Kansas, just 10 to 20 minutes from Wichita, Santa Fe Lake is a great setting for year-round recreation, with boating, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, biking, hiking and more. This lake is the perfect getaway, especially if you are looking to stay close to home. Find out more about this fun lake at santafelake.com.

Watson Park Located right here in Wichita, O.J. Watson Park is one of the hidden gems of ICT. Nestled in south Wichita at 3022 S. McLean Blvd., this underrated area offers a variety of amenities, including kayaking and pedal boats, campfire and picnic areas, sand volleyball, and many more family-friendly activities.

Open year round with varying hours, this epic 119-acre site is one of the largest parks in the City of Wichita park system. Make sure to get your family out to this one-of-a-kind area.

Cheney Lake Cheney Reservoir, located just 30 to 40 minutes west of Wichita, is a popular spot for all kinds of summer recreation, including swimming, boating, fishing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. This relaxing location boasts plenty of amenities, including nine modern cabins, which are available to rent year round. It is easy to forget your troubles when you are floating around on this lovely and secluded lake.

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Fresh on the Scene SPLURGE! Welcomes New Businesses and Happenings to Wichita Written by Karen Long | Photography by Michael Carroll Jr.

Sunflour Cafe & Collective

A new cafe and market, holding its grand opening July 16, takes its name from the Kansas State flower, which is appropriate considering that most of its offerings will be produced locally – from coffee and kombucha to candles and cookies. Sunflour Cafe & Collective, at 6120 W. Central Ave. on Wichita’s west side, is a vegetarian cafe with vegan and gluten-free substitutes for all items. Their collective market space will open with 45 local businesses represented, according to co-owner Nicole Mullen.

Red velvet waffle topped with locally sourced mini cream cheese from EXTRAordinary Cheesecakes, plus whipped cream and chocolate.

Mullen and her partner, Whitney Feltrop, both have connections to The Coop in Derby. When Wichita west-siders started requesting a similar community space for their own neighborhood – focused on a plantbased menu, sustainability, and products from Kansas makers, artists and farmers – Mullen and Feltrop accepted the challenge.

Menu items planned for the grand opening include Banana Oat Waffles, Ginger Sesame Salad, Fig-and-Pear Pizza, a Brothers Hawaiian sandwich and an Eden Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

The menu will rotate, Mullen explains, “which will allow us to continue to be supportive of our locally sourced ingredients – and, yes, we will have keto options to choose from! Some will be in-house and others will be local from our collective space.” Sunflour is also collaborating with Soft Swerve to introduce Wichita’s first all vegan and gluten-free soft-serve ice cream.

The collective market will display creations by local small businesses, everything from jewelry, jams and greeting cards to clothing, baked goods, men’s beard care, and so much more.

“Making the world a better place often means bettering it for a few people at a time,” says Mullen. “We are looking forward to people from Wichita and surrounding areas being able to eat and drink in our cafe and shop our collective space.”

Grand opening, July 16. Hours: Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 a.m.–5 p.m; Sundays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information visit sunflourks.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram. Shoutout to Leah’s bakery, EXTRAordinary Cheesecakes, and youth entrepreneurs Henna by Emma and Steff for going above and beyond when prepping items for the photoshoot.

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ICT RiverRides

If you’re looking for the most Instagrammable selfie with the Keeper of the Plains, there’s no better angle than from smack dab in the middle of the Arkansas River – and ICT RiverRides is just the tour boat to take you there. Owned and operated by Sherman Padgett, the 24-foot pontoon holds countless memories for the former North High School principal.

“My mom bought it as a family boat in 1989,” says Padgett, “and we’ve put many hours into making lifelong memories aboard it.” And now he’s using it to create even more memories for Wichitans, visitors and their families.

Padgett spent 32 years working in the USD 259 school system, for the past 12 years as principal of North High, and says, “As I am winding down my school service, I needed something to keep me smiling, and being on a boat keeps me happy.”

As Padgett eased into partial retirement, the pontoon boat was pressed back into service, carrying sightseers on 15-minute tours that begin on the east back of the Arkansas River, underneath the Douglas Avenue bridge near A. Price Woodard Park. Tours travel downstream to the Wichita Boathouse, then turn around and head upstream to Exploration Place and the Keeper of the Plains.

No reservations are necessary for the $5 tour, just show up any Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 1-10 p.m., first come, first served. Usually there’s no line until dusk. Maximum capacity is 6 riders at a time, dogs and children under 5 ride free.

For more information, find ICT RiverRides on Facebook. The schedule is subject to change based on weather, river conditions and city events, so check their Facebook page when planning your next river tour.

Aroma Coffeehouse

It’s hard to decide what aspect of Aroma Coffeehouse has been crafted with more loving care: their locally roasted, artisanal coffee beans, or the ambiance and aesthetic, right down to the tables fashioned from repurposed doors.

Aroma opened last month at 7348 W. 21st St. N., and is a ministry of Ridgepoint Church. Lori Herrington, who leads the young adult group at Ridgepoint along with her husband, had been praying for a new place for the group to meet. She connected with another group of women from the church who had an idea for the church to launch a coffeehouse. Two years later, the end result is a modern yet inviting space surrounded by brick accent walls, area rugs, comfy sofas and chairs, and globe lights hanging under a painted ceiling of dark teal.

Aroma’s mission is to “be a space of warmth and inspiration that serves excellent coffee, invites kind connections, and motivates people to love and serve our community,” according to Herrington. They feature coffee locally produced by Alchemy Coffee Werks, a small artisanal roasterie outside of Augusta owned by Curtis Denning.

On the Aroma Coffeehouse website Denning says, “I’m a perfectionist at heart and believe that we have cracked the code to unlocking the soul of each bean.”

The Aroma house blend is crafted from specialty coffee beans imported from Mexico and Brazil, and their espresso is a Mexican, Brazilian and Ethiopian blend. They also offer tea, chai, lemonade and Italian cream sodas, plus sweet treats like scones, muffins, brownies, biscotti and cookies. The coffeehouse is hoping to expand into breakfast, and possibly even lunch items in the future.

Herrington says, “So much of the work and all of the money has been donated by our gracious supporters from Ridgepoint and others … We all had the vision to have a really cool and comfortable space where people would want to linger.”

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information visit aromacoffeehousewichita.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Live the Lifestyle Al Fresco With Help From These Outdoor Specialists Outdoor living spaces and cooking areas have grown in popularity in recent years, adding to a home’s usable space and creating a place to cook, gather and enjoy life in the great outdoors. Wichita businesses that specialize in outdoor improvements say popular requests include fire pits, pergolas, kitchens and water features.

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At All Things Barbecue, 818 W. Douglas Ave., owners Don and Kathy Cary and their team offer a depth of knowledge on the subject of barbecue, but they also help customers create beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces. Staff designers meet with clients to help them assess the spaces they wish to enhance, and to discuss various ways to use their outdoor areas, including creating a private retreat, hosting friends and family, preparing meals, relaxing in comfort, sitting by the fire pit, and more.

The store is known for its premium outdoor cooking areas. They can design a grill island that includes a Yoder Smoker (for pellet grilling and smoking), a Primo Ceramic Grill (for charcoal grilling), a dry pantry for storage, and perhaps a warming drawer as well – all under a custom pergola built using custom steel and stone facing. An inspired addition would be an Ooni Pizza Oven that heats up in 90 seconds and provides versatility for other types of cooking.

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Kalven Cederberg, owner and craftsman at 2Dogs Concrete, which produces artisan concrete designs, said he is seeing a demand for outdoor kitchens with sinks, countertops, refrigerators, grills and more, so homeowners can cook a full meal on the patio. “People want to enjoy the outside more than just a lawn chair and an umbrella,” he said. “It’s such a relaxing setting to be outside, cooking a meal with everyone sitting around and enjoying each other in nature.”

For indoor or outdoor design, Nahid Holmes and her team of designers will work with clients to see their vision reach fruition. Along with the design of outdoor kitchens and living areas, Design Source Interiors in Andover provides an array of beautiful furnishings, lighting and accessories – even window treatments and impressive iron entry doors to add touches of elegance to one’s home.

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Holmes has been in business for over 20 years, but more recently moved to 736 N. Andover Road. The larger space Fire pits of all shapes and sizes are a common request, adding allows for more rooms to share design ideas and to feature their many lighting options. Whether working on a remodel instant ambiance, warmth on cool nights, and a good place for s’mores. “You can go into a store and buy a fire pit, but the or new construction, the Design Source Interior team helps nice thing about ours is we customize them any way the client people arrive at their own vision for their home or work spaces, wants,” Cederberg said, adding that their fire pits can be built- providing options and guidance for crafting spaces the client will love for years to come. in or mobile, and run off a propane tank or a gas line. They’ll All Things Barbecue

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