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Dads are famous for their cute and groan-worthy quips and antics.

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Our son Chad was 8 years old when he was hit in the nose with a baseball. He asked, “Dad, if I had been born a minute later, would the ball have missed me?” Dad answered, “No, it would have hit your ear!”

When my Great Uncle Fred’s teenagers tried to sneak in late at night, their mother wailed, “Where have you been?! Fred’s been worried sick!” Meanwhile Fred snored away on the couch. Now we say, “Fred’s been worried sick!” to mean no one is worried at all!

My husband went through a phase where each person at dinner had to come up with an original joke before they could leave the table. We got some doozies! I think he was training our kids in the art of dad jokes!

Our beloved, cornball dad invented crazy names for people. My friend P.R. was “Pot Roast.” Dad’s employee Penny Heater was “Nickel Furnace.” And one joke we still roll our eyes at today: “What did Delaware? And did Tennessee her?” Pop Fergy – you always kept us smiling!

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The ‘TikTok Doc’ With five children of his own and a heart for public advocacy, child psychiatrist Dr. Larry Mitnaul has taken to social media, bringing real-life parenting advice to the reel life.

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The Bow Tie-Wearing ‘TikTok Doc’ Brings Parenting Wisdom to the Masses Written by Amy Palser

“Hello, I’m Dr. Larry Mitnaul, your friendly neighborhood child and adolescent psychiatrist.”

You might have heard those words if you’ve ever caught one of the YouTube videos where Wichita psychiatrist Dr. Larry Mitnaul addresses common childhood dilemmas like tantrums, stuttering, sleep habits and ADHD. Or perhaps you’ve seen one of his viral Instagram reels where he comedically deals with screen time, chores, “the talk” and other child and teen issues.

But his social media presence is just a small part of who the “TikTok Doc” is: Mitnaul’s smart advice for parents is backed by years of working with children and parents in his clinic, as well as 13 years of on-the-job training as a father of five. He and wife Katie have four boys, ages 13, 11, 9 and 7, plus a 4-year-old girl.

What’s his favorite part of fatherhood? “I love the comedy,” he said.

“Whether it’s me doing something dumb and laughing about it – or more often my kids saying something completely hilarious. And I love watching my kids take on a challenge. We have some musicians who are learning some new things, and some kiddos who are playing sports, too. It’s really wonderful to watch them, whether they are successful or not – I can’t get enough of it. I would do that over anything else.”

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The family moved to Wichita in 2017 when Mitnaul joined Ascension Medical Group Via Christi – and they’ve brought their extended family along for the ride. Two of Mitnaul’s three younger siblings and their families have since moved to Wichita, as have his parents. “I’m really glad they decided to follow us here, because if your kids can grow up within a village, that certainly helps out the parental role of trying to be everything for your child,” Mitnaul said. “Our kids thrive on being affirmed and noticed and praised for their uniqueness, and with more eyes trained on them, they flourish.”

Despite a busy schedule, family time is a priority for the good doctor, and it’s common to find the Mitnaul crew together playing board games and sports – tennis is a favorite – and spending time outdoors.

A healthy work-life balance was a principle Mitnaul saw modeled by a superior while he was in his residency. “At the end of the day I’m

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presenting to my preceptor, Dr. Matthews, in his office and he’s sitting in taekwondo gear. And he says, ‘We do family taekwondo on Wednesday nights.’ It was great to see someone prioritizing family life and also doing some amazing work.”

It seems to be working. So far his most viewed reel is on the subject of whether to give teens smartphones. (With a 13-year-old son, it’s a question Mitnaul gets asked a lot in real life – and no, his son doesn’t have one.) “It’s been neat to see what parents resonate with,” he said.

One of his most important messages for parents is that, whether they believe it or not, they can be their kids’ number one influencer.

That’s something Mitnaul is witnessing firsthand as his children grow. “Every once in a while I can catch some way that I’ve influenced them that I didn’t even know. My eldest son and I were working in the garage and I said, ‘Son, put on your mix.’ His mix had Motown hits and it was so exciting! I thought, ‘You’ve been listening to what I’ve been listening to and it’s become a part of you, too.”

Dr. Mitnaul’s Tips for Dads Dr. Larry Mitnaul lives, works and breathes parenting – from raising five kids together with wife Katie, to shepherding young patients as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, to doling out parenting advice on his social media channels and online courses. So what are some keys to being a good dad? Dr. Mitnaul shares:

New Media When Mitnaul was deciding what direction to take his pre-med biology degree, a talk he heard about the intersection of science and public health caught his attention. His interest piqued over questions like, “Who has done the most for science: the person who invented a specific surgery or the person who told people they should wash their hands?”

With each step of his education, Mitnaul began to hone in on his passions: public advocacy, medicine, mental health, children and adolescents. The final pieces of the puzzle came during residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire where he landed in a child psychiatry clinic and discovered it was “the greatest experience in all of medical school.”

Meanwhile, ideas were running through his mind about how to reach people in a way that could change entire communities. “Residency was the first time I thought, OK, television and new media is the place. That’s the place where you reach kids, that’s the place where you reach families,” he said. “By using the tools of new media you can reach people you otherwise wouldn’t.”

With some encouragement from colleagues, Mitnaul started using social media to provide a library of helpful videos for parents, as well as videos aimed to reduce the anxiety of incoming patients. Some of Mitnaul’s most popular YouTube videos are about ADHD and the brain, tips to help anxious kids, and mental health and athletes.

Dads, your presence matters. No matter what message you’ve heard or what your experience has been, you’re needed for so many reasons. Your affirmation makes a big difference in the life of your kids. A father’s presence improves kids’ chances of completing high school, performing well academically and staying out of the detention center. Being present, aware and intentional can be very life giving. I don’t want dads to take that for granted.

Be intentional about finding ways to be in the life of your child. Their sports, activities and music might not be your favorite, but your attention to those things is transformational. You don’t have to agree with everything they agree with or jump fully into it, but showing interest and having some knowledge of their passions is so important.

Encourage the virtues you see your child exhibiting. For instance, “I know you didn’t make the baseball team, but it’s the hard work you put in that I’m really proud of.” Dads have a way to champion that message. Even if we dads aren’t the most emotional ones, we can encourage those virtues.

Be present. We’re always trying to disentangle kids from their devices, but it’s a struggle for us dads, too. It might be turning off the game and saying, “So tell me about that friendship,” or just being a listening ear. Dads have lots of things to get done, but if there’s a way to make the child a part of it, you’ve created an opportunity to hang out together. The other day I needed to take some tree limbs to the curb and as I was working I thought, I don’t think I’ve heard my youngest read today. So I’m cutting and she’s reading the book to me. If we can look for windows to involve our children, that matters.

In 2021 he branched into Instagram reels with 7- or 8-second sketches aimed toward parents. Set to music or prerecorded audio, they provide comedy relief, but also offer solid advice in the captions.

The reels have tapped into Mitnaul’s thespian side. “There is a little anxiety and trepidation in the space to feel like, can I pull this off? Can I do something that does two things at the same time – something silly and approachable that catches someone’s eye, but also has substance and can actually teach someone something important?”

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A Father for All Seasons On Path to Sainthood, the Late Fr. Kapaun Touches Lives Along the Way Written by John Huthmacher

The same spirit that compelled Father Emil Kapaun to become a priest ultimately drove him to battlefields and prison camps as a U.S. chaplain during World War II and the Korean War, to rescue U.S. soldiers through countless acts of heroic bravery. His innate ability to lead by example, oftentimes risking his own life in the process, continues to drive his cause for sainthood today, capturing both headlines in the media and the hearts of those whose lives have been impacted by his lifesaving interventions.

A posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, he is credited with saving the lives of countless prisoners held captive during the Korean War. Recognized by the Roman Catholic Church as a Servant of God in 1993, his cause for sainthood continues to gain momentum as he approaches step two, Venerable, in the four-step declaration process.

Seventy years after his death in a prison camp, it was announced in March 2021 that Kapaun’s remains were identified, and on Sept.

29, 2021, were entombed inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita within the Diocese where he was ordained.

On campus at Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School in Wichita, Kapaun is celebrated year-round by faculty and students through such activities as homecoming, parades, Masses and school essay assignments.

Rob Knapp, president of Kapaun Mt. Carmel, said he believes the revered priest’s life story exemplifies what a Christian lifestyle should look like. Accounts of Kapaun’s daily walk have inspired many who desire a closer relationship to Christ. That his journey to sainthood keeps his name and example in the limelight is perhaps its greatest blessing to believers everywhere.

“Father Kapaun’s life, particularly at the end when he was dealing with being captured and in captivity with the other American soldiers in the Chinese prison camp, really exemplifies the virtues that we are called to live out on a daily basis,” Knapp said. “The reason I believe Father Kapaun is where he is, is because he is a man of heroic virtue. When we look at the cause for canonization, we’re looking at those people we believe to be in heaven and looking at their lives as being the type of lives that we as fully alive humans on this earth need to exemplify, follow and imitate.

“What we’re trying to do with this cause for canonization is look at those virtues he lived out on a daily basis, virtues we want to follow and imitate.

His cause is not necessarily a linchpin that propels our school into some new area or something that makes us any greater. It helps us spread the story across the world of this man, who we certainly celebrate in a spirit that allows us to share his virtue with the rest of the world.”

An Ordinary Boy The eldest of two sons, Kapaun lived a rather ordinary childhood growing up in Pilsen, Kansas, about 60 miles north of Wichita. The son of Enos and Elizabeth Kapaun divided his daily 14

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“He had a pipe shot out of his mouth, the bullet missed him by inches – but that didn’t deter him from being where the men were. He knew he needed to be there to administer the sacraments.”

A Beacon of Hope It was during the Korean War battle of Unsan on Nov. 1–2, 1950, that Kapaun’s role in the war effort escalated to new heights. Told to flee to safety by his allies, he chose instead to stay the course, rescuing as many as 40 wounded men from the battlefield. Captured in the effort, he would spend the next seven months as a prisoner of war, eventually succumbing to illness on May 23, 1951, in a communist POW camp. He was 35.

His ongoing efforts on behalf of U.S. troops lifted spirits and saved lives. In an atmosphere wrought with hopelessness, his human touch sustained many who likely would have perished otherwise.

Father Kapaun enjoyed playing sports with the kids at recess, even buying them baseball and soccer equipment. This photo was taken in Pilsen between 1940-1943.

routine between playing baseball, riding his bike, and doing chores on the family farm. Yet it was during these formative years that he found himself drawn to a saintly life of service to others. And that is perhaps what has made him such an inspirational figure to everyday people also striving to lead exemplary lives.

Scott Carter, coordinator for Kapaun’s cause for sainthood at the Catholic Diocese of Wichita for the past seven years, said he thinks it is the simplicity of Kapaun’s humble beginnings that have made him seem particularly accessible to believers with seemingly less than exemplary spiritual resumes.

“He was just an ordinary boy,” Carter said. “In most ways, he wasn’t that spectacular. His ordinariness is inspirational: If God’s grace can use him, it can use us too. He lived his faith and was always looking to help other people. He wanted to bring others to God.”

‘Father Kapaun’s life, particularly at the end when he was dealing with being captured and in captivity with the other American soldiers in the Chinese prison camp, really exemplifies the virtues that we are called to live out on a daily basis.’ – Rob Knapp Upon completing seminary, Kapaun was ordained on June 9, 1940, and returned to his home parish of St. John Nepomucene to begin his priesthood. His desire to help restore hope to those struggling through difficult times led him to enter the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps in 1944. Offering Masses on the hood of his Army jeep as circumstances dictated, his ability to connect with the downtrodden made him hugely popular among the troops, whether Catholic or not.

“Even though the communists didn’t allow them to have prayer services, he would sneak around and pray with the men,” Carter said. “He would do whatever he could to keep them going.”

His fearless actions under fire endeared him to those who needed his intervention to brave the less-than-humane conditions facing them daily on the battlefield or prison camp. “Father Kapaun’s self-sacrifice for his brothers, going from foxhole to foxhole and running towards bullets to take care of them, is something that really resonates with people who hear his story,” Carter said. “I can’t help but think this man is in heaven, and it will be a joy in seeing that declared. From the beginning of the fighting, he earned the reputation for sticking his neck out to visit the men on the front lines, oftentimes barely escaping by the skin of his teeth.

Taken either in 1946 or 1949 with the rank of Captain.

Courtesy of Les Broadstreet.

“Conditions were pretty bleak,” Carter said. “A lot of men died that first winter. He (Kapaun) would steal food for them, share his own food, and wash their clothing when they had dysentery and couldn’t control their bowels. He would pick lice off them.

“When the communists held indoctrination sessions, they told the prisoners their God and country had forgotten them. He reminded them in his teachings and actions that God was right there with them.”

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Father Kapaun Pilgrimage Written by SPLURGE! staff

This month, 375 modern-day pilgrims will walk some or part of the 60-mile gravel-road journey known as “The Path to Heaven” in honor of Father Emil Kapaun. The pilgrimage, which runs June 2–5, starts in Bel Aire and ends in Kapaun’s hometown of Pilsen, Kansas.

Battalion Surgeon Capt. Jerome Dolan (left) and Chaplain Kapaun (right) assist a weary soldier off the frontlines during the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter in late summer 1950 after nine days and nights of fighting, outnumbered at least 10 to 1.

Courtesy of Col. Raymond Skeehan.

‘One of my favorite parts of the job is to hear and see how the Holy Spirit has used (Father Kapaun’s) life to inspire others to make their lives better. I am constantly surprised at the amount of good he has brought about.’

– Scott Carter

The pilgrimage starts with 6 a.m. Mass at Church of the Resurrection in Bel Aire and ends on the fourth day with the Father Kapaun Day Mass, 11 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene, Kapaun’s home parish. Participants cover 22 miles the first day, 14 miles the second, 16 miles the third day and eight miles the final day.

Every two to three miles, the group pauses for Father Kapaun Stations, reflecting on different aspects of Kapaun’s life. Some portions of the walk are dedicated to group rosaries while others are silent times – and there is lots of time to walk and talk and meet new people. Camping in tents at night, the group has more time to fellowship and learn about Father Kapaun.

Support vehicles at the front and the back of the group carry participants’ tents, sleeping bags and belongings, and provide meals for them along the way. The walk is organized by Father Eric Weldon, the Brunke family and several volunteers.

Wanting to raise awareness of Kapaun’s beatification, Weldon set off in 2009 on foot from Wichita to Pilsen with three others.

By the time he arrived in Pilsen he had picked up 10 more pilgrims.

When he did it again in 2010, he started with 37 participants and ended in Pilsen with 74. Today registration opens three months before the departure date and the 375 open spots are quickly filled.

“Pilgrimage is an ancient tradition in the church, and it’s great that it’s alive in Kansas today,” said Scott Carter, coordinator for Kapaun’s cause for sainthood at the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.

“The journey is a challenging but also joyful way to get to know Father Kapaun better. It’s also a great opportunity to slow down and get to know the people around you, something that I think Father Kapaun would encourage us to do more of.”

Likely the last photo taken of Father Kapaun, he offers communion to a soldier on Oct. 7, 1950, two days before crossing into North Korea.

Courtesy of Col. Raymond Skeehan.

of investigation by committees to ensure each candidate’s reputation remains untarnished under scrutiny. Additionally, at least two miracles attributed to the candidate’s intercession must be verified and approved before the canonization can be finalized.

And while Carter is hopeful Kapaun’s recognition comes sooner than later, he draws inspiration from the good that continues to emerge from the process itself.

“Our primary goal in a lot of ways right now is to continue to share his story and encourage prayer that continues to bear fruit, even outside the ultimate declaration by the church,” Carter said. “I take a lot of consolation in the fact that everybody I talk to and share his story with says he’s a saint already. The good he has brought about is immense.

“One of my favorite parts of the job is to hear and see how the Holy Spirit has used his life to inspire others to make their lives better. I am constantly surprised at the amount of good he has brought about. That doesn’t stop us from being impatient for it (canonization) at times, but we’re not stopping or giving up by any means.”

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A Matter of Heart

Researcher Says Studies Will Aid in Disease Prevention Written by Amy Palser

Medical research has made great strides in recent years in treatment methods for heart patients, but the goal of preventing heart disease altogether – and thereby eliminating the need for treatment – is a continuing fight for researchers like Dr. Ghiyath Tabbal. The Wichita cardiologist is heading up three heart disease prevention studies at the Alliance of Multispecialty Research.

“We still have a long way to go in preventing the disease before it happens and modifying risk factors so patients won’t need treatment,” said Tabbal, who practices at Heartland Cardiology and is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.

“The goal is preventative treatment as well as increasing the longevity of a heart patient’s life – but also focusing on the quality of life of the patient and their overall health.”

Atrial Fibrillation One study currently underway seeks to improve the software in everyday technology like smartphones and smart watches so it more accurately detects arrhythmias in heart patients.

Participants will be provided with a coding device as well as a wireless ECG patch. Data from the smart device will be compared to that of the ECG patch, determining the accuracy of the smart device. Tabbal said there is no risk to participants and no procedures involved. “Their data is well protected, and they will get the benefit of continuous monitoring without any financial burden.”

Participants also will learn the results of their own data collected during the study period. “That’s our duty toward them – as a physician and as a researcher, any information that comes to light or a new diagnosis that arises, we will notify the patient and guide them toward the next step,” Tabbal said.

Anyone with a history of irregular heartbeat, from mild to serious, is encouraged to apply for the study. They just have to be age 22 or older. “We have done well with the recruitment period so far, but would like more patients from Wichita to participate in the study because the results have been very promising,” he said.

Heart Failure The other two studies involve experimental drugs used to treat heart failure. Tabbal explained the condition as the heart muscle becoming weaker and failing to pump fluid through the body as it should. “Fluid builds up in the body and you have swelling of the feet, shortness of breath, your quality of life goes down and daily chores and activities are affected by that,” he said.

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Each of the two studies tests a different drug, and researchers are looking for participants who have a weakened heart muscle. Both studies are in Phase 3, which means the drugs have been tested with good outcomes on a smaller group of people, and are now being tested on a larger group to provide more data. “The effectiveness and safety have been met,” Tabbal said, “so we move to a larger group of people with similar symptoms so we can show on a larger scale that the medications work.”

In one of the studies, participants will receive the experimental drug in three phases, with each phase lasting 15 days. Some participants will receive a placebo. The total study is 12 weeks long, and patients will be re-evaluated after taking the drug. “In the phase 2 trial, the results came back very promising in improving quality of life for patients,” Tabbal said.

The other study tests an experimental drug that may reduce heart failure deaths. The 25-month study is looking for participants who are at high risk for heart failure, including patients who may require IV treatments and have frequent hospital visits. Participants’ heart function will be evaluated with an echocardiogram and they will have regular followup appointments while taking the once-a-day medication, said Tabbal. “Our goal is to help them live longer with this medication.”

For information or to participate in any of the three heartrelated studies, call AMR Wichita East at 316.689.6609, or visit heartlandresearch.com.

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Heart Failure Clinical Research Study AMR Wichita East, formerly Heartland Research Associates, is currently enrolling in an investigational chronic heart failure clinical research study that is evaluating an investigational medicine for adults with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

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Written by Randy Yeisley | Yeisley Financial Group

Should You Invest In Gold?

This is a topic where it is difficult to find middle ground among experts. It seems as if you have those who are hardcore about moving everything to gold or you have those who tell you that gold is a poor investment compared to the long-term growth of the stock market. Let’s try to remove the emotion from this decision and look at the facts.

When Gold Prospers Gold is generally associated with value – whether it is a gold medal, a gold watch or the golden buzzer on the “America’s Got Talent” TV series. From an investment standpoint, the price of gold tends to go up in times of trouble, times of uncertainty and times of extraordinary inflation. The price of gold tends to go down in times of prosperity. In other words, if the news is bad, gold goes up. If the news is good, gold goes down.

When It Doesn’t The problem with gold is that it doesn’t produce anything.

Whereas, a company does produce something and can increase the value of the company’s stock. Gold pays no dividends. It doesn’t generate any cash flow. As a result, we don’t get any compounding of value with gold. In addition, more gold gets mined each year which has the effect of reducing the value of gold, just like it does with the dollar when the government prints more money. Gold is also not a true hedge against inflation over the long term because, historically, it has not kept up with inflation. And finally, it costs money to store gold, so some of the gold has to be sold to pay for the storage fees.

Manipulated Performance Compare the graphs shown to see how gold compares to the stock market over different time periods. Over the past 10 years, the stock market drastically outperformed gold, but over the past 20 years, gold outperformed the stock market. Over the past 100 years, the market has done substantially better than gold. What you tend to see is that if someone is trying to sell you gold, they will use a time period that makes gold look really good. If someone is trying to sell you on the stock market, they will use a time period that makes the market look really good. Don’t take anything you see in the media at face value. Do your own due diligence and make sure you aren’t being manipulated by skewed data and charts.

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Bottom Line Owning gold is neither good nor bad in an investment portfolio, but gold tends to be more correlated with the movement of the market today than it has in past times, so it’s less of a hedge than it used to be. Gold is appropriate as one of many holdings in a diversified portfolio. I personally prefer to own “paper gold” in the form of gold ETFs, so that I can buy and sell it electronically on the open market in real time. It is generally not wise to have more than 5 percent of your portfolio invested in any single stock and I believe the same applies to gold. Just make sure that you have properly diversified your portfolio among stocks, bonds and precious metals at levels that are appropriate for your age and retirement goals.

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Randy Yeisley is a local, independent investment advisor and is the founder and president of Yeisley Financial Group, Inc., located in northeast Wichita. He can be reached by emailing advisor@yeisleyfinancial.com or by calling 316.719.2900.

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Q. Being from upstate New York, what have you come to admire most about the Midwest?

A. Kansas is flatter than people think… In all seriousness, I

have lived all across the U.S. but I can honestly say that people are genuine in Wichita. When someone asks, “How are you?” they are actually interested in the answer. I feel like I have been positively influenced by my environment.

Q. What have you accomplished at Wesley Healthcare that you are most proud of and why?

A. I don’t feel like I personally have accomplished anything,

but I have been a member of many extraordinary teams, both clinical and non-clinical, that have moved mountains.

Since rejoining Wesley Healthcare, I have witnessed amazing people overcome adversity every day to achieve our mission: “Above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.” I am most proud to be part of the Wesley Healthcare team!

Q. Have supply chain issues impacted operations, and if

so, what has your leadership team done to combat these challenges?

A. Supply chain issues have caused shortages in supplies, medications and equipment across the healthcare industry.

However, Wesley is affiliated with HealthTrust, which has a vast network of warehouses and reserves of personnel throughout the country. The local supply chain team has worked tirelessly to leverage the HealthTrust network, ensuring our care teams have the resources they need to provide exceptional patient care.

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A. Jets and Yankees… thankful for the Yankees!

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Nicole Castleberry?

A. Castleberry by far! I think she gets seven strokes a hole.

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lobbyist in New York. What did you learn from his career that has helped shape you into the leader you are today?

A. My dad has a tremendous amount of experience in politics and government. Over his career he has played key roles in campaigns, worked for two New York State governors, and built a successful lobbying firm. He always taught me, when facing key decisions, to write out the pros and cons to fully understand both sides of the argument. I use this advice every day and it has made me a better leader and person.

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Gynecomastia causes enlarged male breasts due to excess tissue or fat, and can cause social and emotional trauma for boys and men.

It’s incredibly common and can affect males at any age, any time and any size. We can remove unwanted breast fullness, leaving men more self-confident.

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Men, Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Treatments: A Growing Trend Over the last decade, plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments for men have grown in popularity. The stigma is gone, and men of all ages are heading in for plastic surgery in record numbers. When it comes to minimally or non-invasive procedures, men are also increasingly making appointments to improve their skin, look younger and feel better. This growing trend has also hit the greater Wichita area.

One of our male patients, Jary M., came to us looking to improve his field of vision because his eyelids were drooping. Not only did he learn he could see better with an upper eyelid lift, but he could get rid of his under-eye bags and look more like his younger self. He also opted for a neck lift to remove his turkey neck and loose skin.

“When I looked at my before-and-after photos, I couldn’t believe it,” Jary says. “I didn’t realize how gradually the signs of aging came on, and I can’t believe the difference. I am very happy now with my results.”

Jary says, “Men don’t know what’s available to them. If you’re unhappy with a feature on your face and body, consult a plastic surgeon. They are in the business of helping people.”

Another of our male patients, Nate, visited our skincare team looking to get rid of his love handles. He’d tried diet and exercise, and nothing worked. After his CoolSculpting treatment, Nate says, “I am so happy and so much more comfortable. CoolSculpting has made such a difference. You work so hard to improve yourself, and my CoolSculpting results give me the motivation to reach my goals every day.”

This surgery helps men feel more confident by changing the size and shape of the nose, removing bumps, and filling in any depressions.

Men may choose nose surgery for strictly cosmetic reasons or for broken noses or breathing problems.

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck

For men who have a healthy diet and exercise but can’t lose those last pockets of fat, liposuction and tummy tucks are popular procedures.

These procedures help create a leaner, more sculpted torso.

Hair Restoration

One of the biggest complaints of our male patients is hair loss.

We can treat this through robotic hair restoration or PRFM (platelet-rich fibrin matrix) injections. Both treatments provide life-changing results.

CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that permanently freezes fat with little to no downtime and no surgery.

Men can choose to treat love handles, double chin, stomach, thighs, under the buttocks and more.

Dysport, Botox Cosmetic, and Fillers

Dysport and Botox are injectable treatments to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines. Fillers stimulate collagen and replace lost volume in the face, which can improve the loss of a man’s jawline, a tired appearance, sagging cheeks and dark under-eye circles.

If you’re interested in discussing your options, your first step is a consultation at the Plastic Surgery Center with one of our plastic surgeons or skin care staff at PSC Aesthetics.

Jary M., before

Nate, before

Jary M., after

Nate, after

Like Jary and Nate, men can choose from a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments. Some of the most popular treatments at our practice include:

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery can improve and rejuvenate the appearance of the eyelids, get rid of under-eye bags and dark circles, reduce puffy eyelids and improve drooping lower eyelids. It can also treat fine lines, wrinkles and excess skin, as well as loose or sagging skin that creates folds on the upper eyelid, obstructing vision.

Neck Lift and Face Lift Surgery

A neck lift can get rid of turkey wattle and unwanted jowls, and it can improve skin laxity, the neck profile, and banding in the neck area. To further reverse the effects of aging, men can add a face lift to tighten facial tissues for a more contoured appearance.

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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Photographer Says Life is Better on Other Side of Alcohol Written by Amy Palser

Darrin Hackney is widely known in Wichita – either through his many years as an affable, talented, bottle-tossing bartender, or as an affable, talented, camera-wielding photographer. But old friends who run into him and offer to buy him a drink are surprised at his response: “No thanks, I don’t drink anymore.”

On June 25, the man behind Darrin Hackney Photography will celebrate two years of sobriety. And life looks a lot better than it used to, he says. “Without alcohol I’m not destructive to myself. I get to have joy now. I’m less angry. There are things I was angry about and I don’t even know why. With whatever time I have left – we’re not promised tomorrow – how much can I still go and see and do?”

The day Hackney quit drinking, he downloaded an app called I Am Sober, which tracks sobriety days as well as money saved based on prior drinking habits. As of June 1, the amount totals almost $13,000.

Hackney’s relationship with alcohol started when he was an 18-year-old drinking 3.2-beer – legal by Kansas law then. He quit work at McDonald’s after being yelled at for not cleaning the shake machine correctly, so he got a job at a bar instead on his 21st birthday. And that’s how Hackney’s long-time career in the bar industry began.

“I never thought it would be the fork in the road. I had planned to be a computer programmer,” he said with a laugh. “I ended up bartending and managing in that industry for 30-plus years.” Being in the bartending world meant always being around people who drink. It didn’t seem like a problem at the time; it was a good job and good way to make money.

But there was always a lot of depression – the byproduct of alcohol, Hackney says. “I discovered that I’m a binge drinker. I can’t have one. I drink until I can’t remember what I’m doing,” he said. “I’ve had DUIs, I’ve been in jail. I’ve had people say, ‘Did you learn from the last one?’ But in a brown-out or a blackout you do things you don’t normally do. As a normal person I would hand you my keys. But when I was drinking, I had my alter ego – I called him Darryl – and he’d fight you for those keys.”

Hackney said Covid was the kicker. He was depressed, and without being able to see family or friends or go anywhere other than the liquor store or the grocery store, he drank.

Drinking made him depressed, so he drank more to stop being depressed. Rinse, repeat, rinse, repeat, he says.

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“One morning I woke up and the little guy in my head said, ‘Stop, you’re done,’ ” Hackney said. He listened to that voice.

He knew it was the day to start fresh and to never go back.

Though the change was seemingly instant, there was a history that led to that point. “There were a lot of times before that I prayed, ‘I wish I could quit.’ A lot of heartache, a lot of things I said, a lot of people I made walk away from me because of things I said. It’s a lonely world. It was an illusion for the longest time.”

Today, Hackney doesn’t go to bars with friends unless there’s live music – it’s no fun to be the guy standing around watching everyone else drink. And he’s made other lifestyle changes too, like eating healthier, working out and losing weight.

“I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me and ask how I did it.

Totally my opinion, but you have to quit 100 percent. It’s a light switch. You’re either doing it or not doing it. It’s a brash way to say it, but it’s actually the truth.”

“I found I have a lot more peace and tolerance with people and things around me. I’m just enjoying life.”

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‘It Helps You Get Your Life Back’ Former Addict Sings Praises of Medication-Assisted Treatment Travis Berger’s life was in shambles. The Wichitan had been a functioning opioid addict for more than a decade, but things took a turn for the worse when he started using heroin. That’s when he lost his two young children, and both he and his wife ended up in jail. At his lowest point, Berger couldn’t imagine how he would ever get back up again.

But he did, and he says he owes it all to Dr. Greg Lakin and the medication-assisted treatment he underwent at one of Lakin’s centers. Berger had gone through other treatment programs and was unsuccessful, but Lakin’s program – with its combination of prescription medication, counseling and care – made the difference for him.

“It was a long journey but I’m benefitting from it now,” he said.

Today he and wife, Rena, live with their children, Gracie Lou, 6, and Travis Jr., 7, in a nice home in Wichita, and Berger owns his own heating and air company, Air Quality Control.

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Recovery in 2018, where Lakin was practicing at the time.

An important part of Berger’s treatment was taking Suboxone, a prescription medicine used to treat opioid addiction in adults. The drug is used in conjunction with counseling and behavioral therapy.

“It covers the receptors that respond to opiates and it gives your brain time to rewire itself. It helps you get your life back together,” he said. The drug also serves as a deterrent to taking opioids, because Suboxone patients will get sick if they take opioids while using the drug.

After leaving inpatient treatment at Valley Hope, Berger went to a Suboxone maintenance program at Center for Change. Eventually patients are weaned off of Suboxone once their brain has had time to heal from addiction. Berger says his life is proof that this type of treatment is successful.

He offers this advice to addicts: “If you don’t want to be sick, if you want to stop the withdrawals and not hurt all the time, get into a program. You have to get yourself out of the surroundings, and sometimes that’s really hard to do. But you can’t do it by yourself. The opiate crisis is out of hand, and this is one way to fix it – and it really works.”

Functioning Addict

Berger said it was a surgery he underwent as a 14-year-old that started his opioid addiction. “I got pain pills then, and that triggered my brain to think I needed those all the time,” he said. As a functioning addict, Berger had a good job and was surviving, though certainly not thriving. But after 10 or 15 years of being an opioid addict, Berger started taking heroin, and his life took a sharp downturn.

One day after taking heroin while living in Oklahoma City, Berger fell into a deep sleep on the couch and his two children, ages 1 and 3, left the house and were wandering around.

“The cops showed up to see why these kids are outside and I got taken to jail and my kids got put into state custody in Oklahoma City,” he said.

Berger was sent to a 30-day detox program in California, which he said was a good step in his recovery because it got him away from his regular habits and friends. But he relapsed just two days before graduating from the program. “As an opiate addict, your brain craves that hit, so you’re good for four hours, but after that four hours you need more,” he said. “I just kept messing up.”

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Courage to Change Moving Past Trauma Into Health Written by Julie Hying

Every day in our country people are looking for something, a point of inspiration to guide them through the next phases of their lives. Many programs offer a singular point of focus: reaching fitness goals and attaining physical health, or mental health and stability, or emotional support and development, or spiritual inspiration and guidance. Brian Wellbrock has created a comprehensive course, C2C Reset, that combines each of these components to concentrate on overall health and well-being. Faith-based health and healing – C2C Reset’s “Faith in Action for better living” – has laid a foundation for those who want to grow and make positive changes in their lives. Brian says that learning leads people in positive directions: “One thing is true; actions will follow beliefs.”

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Belle Plaine Police Chief Bill Berry holds a personalized custom metal flag given to him by Brian Wellbrock of Courage to Change. The flags are awarded to veteran and first responder participants upon finishing the course.

Courage to Change (C2C) is a comprehensive 12 week curriculum that includes classes and team building as well as incorporating the three books Brian has written and other useful support tools. Along with wife Silesia, Brian couples their extensive background and experience in personal fitness and training to help clients reach their fitness goals and realize their fullest potential. The course also helps facilitate inner healing as participants take steps toward physical health and moving forward with their lives. This has proved to be a blessing both to the couple and the C2C Reset participants.

Silesia shares: “God brought us together, and our faith has grown through our relationship with each other, by parenting together, and through the many people we’ve been blessed to meet through this course.”

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life experiences, as well as the choices we make. Through Brian’s many instructional videos, they explore intensity and safe exercise. Additionally, the curriculum provides a greater understanding of foods as fuel and nutritional components, as well as the body’s response to these. Brian’s focus on solid foundations and understanding cannot be understated. “Learning and utilizing these tools, along with a few key tricks of the trade, can yield beautiful results.”

The next C2C Reset courses will occur early this July and continue through the following 12 weeks. Former participants reported an average weight loss of 30 pounds.

Reduced pain and inflammation as well as increased levels of energy and focus are among some of the benefits.

Additionally – and perhaps most importantly – are the emotional enhancements. Every person who has invested themselves in the learning and movement has shared feeling a far greater sense of hope than they did prior to the program.

Brian and Silesia Wellbrock run Courage to Change.

Brian believes that trauma often stops forward movement on life’s journey. That’s one reason he is so passionate about helping veterans and first responders. What they witness and carry is an often unimaginable and heavy burden.

“We want to facilitate healing and growth for all who seek it, but we see veterans and first responders as advocates who lead lives of service,” Brian says. “We hope to be the advocate for those who advocate for others.” The C2C Reset 12-week course is complimentary to these individuals and their family members, minus the small cost of books. “We hope to help each person heal and move forward with his or her life, as well as help participants establish successful strategies to reach their goals as they realize what might be holding them back.”

Through the program, Brian has been able to help veterans, first responders and the general public find healing as they join together in work places, churches, YMCAs and even over Skype or Zoom. He challenges each person to find his or her “pit crew” – others who can create accountability and provide encouragement and support. Brian suggests that “allowing others to provide support, in addition to the health coaching and life coaching we provide, can be affirming and life changing.”

In the Courage to Change coursework, clients learn about the science of the body and how anatomy and physiology respond to

Brian with son Matt, a U.S. Army infantryman who returned from service in Syria in May.

Testimonials and program information, as well as enrollment information for veterans, first responders and the general public, can be found at C2CReset.org, or you can call Brian directly at 719.602.9682.

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National Splurge Day is June 18 Some Wichita Ways to Treat Yo’ Self!

Sometimes, it feels good just to spend a little money – or a lot. You get the itch, you have the cash, and you’re ready to treat yo’ self! What better time than National Splurge Day on June 18, and what better place to unveil the most indulgent splurges in town than SPLURGE! Magazine? Lucky for you, there are plenty of posh places in Wichita for high rollers.

Written by Alexis Evans

Revel in the Luxury Everyone loves a relaxing day at the spa, and Beau Monde Spa fits the bill. A full luxury package, known as the Deluxe Delight, costs a total of $412, and provides “maximum pampering” including hot stone massage, anti-aging facial, manicure and pedicure. Visit lovebeaumonde.com for your day of pampering.

If you don’t want to go solo, indulge in a couples signature massage at Healing Waters. At $450 for 90 minutes of pure luxury, it’s money well spent.

Eat Your Cash If your taste buds are driving your wallet, head to Chester’s Chophouse for the ultimate steak. At $86 for a 22-ounce cut of bone-in ribeye, this juicy cut will satisfy your cravings and scratch that itch to splurge for your stomach.

Or if you’re on the west side, spring for the $82 Wagyu gold-label filet with a peppercorn crust at 6S Steakhouse.

Looking for something on the lighter side? Enjoy Newport Grill’s rotating selection of east- and west-coast oysters which, like this fine dining restaurant’s other seafood selections, are flown in fresh daily. A dozen oysters are $38 and will go perfectly with their bottle of 2009 Dom Perignon Champagne for $275. Or check out the Goat Cheese Steak Salad at George’s French Bistro – a $20 salad that is well worth the mini splurge. With an amazing combination of mixed greens, tomatoes, toasted almonds, buttermilk dressing and a decadent ball of fried goat cheese with some perfectly cooked steak, this salad is well worth the cost.

After Dinner Of course, with an amazing dinner must come an equally excellent dessert or dessert cocktail. Cocoa Dolce is a much-frequented Wichita splurge spot, and with their epic variety of fancy treats, it’s no wonder why. Or, if you’re looking for something with a little more of an edge, you can visit Dockum, the speakeasy-themed bar located below the Ambassador Hotel. Be sure to try their famous $18 Smoking Gun cocktail, a fiery twist on an old-fashioned.

Staycation Suite After you have indulged in the most swanky food and drink that Wichita has to offer, what better place to cap off the night of fancy than in a lavish suite at the lovely Ambassador Hotel? The finest reservation at the Ambassador, known as the Rock Star Suite, is a spa-like space with views of the expansive Kansas landscape and historic downtown Wichita and will set you back about $900.

With even more high-quality features, this amazing suite will make anyone who sets foot into it feel like a true rock star.

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Summer Staples 2022 Neutrals, linen are perpetual classics Written by Lauren Boughfman

Trends are great, but no wardrobe is complete without the essentials. Staples are the items you turn to when creating each and every outfit. They are there for you during your time of need, regardless of the occasion. Whether looking to refresh or rebuild your summer closet, this is a great place to start. We’ve pulled together a few staple-worthy items to add to your wardrobe this season.

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Neutrals

Denim shorts are the ultimate summer classic. This is an item you are guaranteed to see year after year. These shorts can be tied into almost every outfit, making them a must-have item in your wardrobe.

Will neutrals ever go out of style? Absolutely not! Neutrals will be on trend year after year; they’re not going anywhere.

Hues such as white, cream, beige and brown are back for the sunny season. These versatile pieces can be styled with any outfit, creating a minimalist aesthetic.

Linen Button-Ups

White, flowy button-ups have been everywhere this year. Linen shirts, tunics and dresses are lightweight and breathable, making them the perfect item for a hot day.

These are timeless, classic pieces that you will wear forever.

Matching Sets

Matching sets are one of the hottest trends in the fashion world and a leader in sustainability. Two-piece sets have quickly become a go-to for dressing up and dressing down.

No matter the style, matching sets call for little planning, helping you get out the door and on to your midsummer activities with ease.

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No warm-weather outfit is complete without jewelry. This season, we are seeing dainty jewelry in particular. Classic, sustainable jewelry pieces are essential for every season, and you will wear them for years to come.

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Sunglasses

Sunglasses are arguably the most necessary accessory there is.

They double as a fashion piece as well as the perfect summer essential. They are fashionable and practical! With so many colors and styles to choose from, it is easy to find the pair that best suits you.

Tote Bag

Tote bags are the perfect accessory that can be worn in any environment. They are not only stylish but very functional. Pack your bag full of your favorite summertime essentials – you never know what your day may bring.

Floppy Sun Hats

Hats are an often overlooked detail – though, we’ve recently seen many fashionistas reaching for this disregarded accessory.

Floppy sun hats make a great summer statement. These stylish hats offer style, protection from the sun – and can even hide a bad hair day.

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Written by Karen Long

Blueprint for a Financial Future Yeisley Financial Group

When Randy Yeisley transitioned to the financial services industry, it was an unanticipated move – but also, in retrospect, one that made complete sense. He’d been an engineer for 20 years in the telecommunications field when he found himself at a turning point.

What did he want to do with his life? He also had a 401(k) on his hands that needed to be dealt with.

“I realized I’d been a subject matter expert, at least in the field of telecom, my whole career,” Yeisley says. “And here I am with my 401(k). And I’m totally ignorant of what to do. So I began to study and research – what do I do with my investments?”

Reasoning that others must be in the same boat, he founded Yeisley Financial Group in 2006 to help investors manage their money.

He discovered that many of his engineering and marketing skills translated well to his new field.

“I feel like I bring perspective to the investment advisory business, just because I’m very analytical. I’m kind of a math nerd thanks to my engineering background,” Yeisley explains. “And so I’m always using charts and graphs to prove something, because I feel like math cuts through all the marketing spin and gets down to the truth of the matter.”

On his road to becoming a licensed financial advisor, Yeisley discovered how much that background set him apart. Over time his investor base grew, with clients making comments such as, “We can actually understand what you’re telling us.”

A Leader in Retirement Planning Today Yeisley Financial Group employs six people, including Yeisley’s wife, Stephanie, the company’s director of operations. After 16 years in the business, Yeisley has seen his clients’ average age drop from 60-something to 50-something, as people take more initiative in their retirement planning.

“I believe trust is 80 percent of this business; 20 percent is financial products,” he says. And to back that up, Yeisley’s been a fiduciary since first opening his doors, even before advisors were required by law to put clients’ interests first.

The New Era of Financial Planning Some widely-held beliefs in the financial planning industry come under scrutiny in Yeisley’s incisive analysis, one of them being the 4-percent guideline for how much a retiree can withdraw each year without depleting their retirement savings.

Instead of relying on a vague rule, Yeisley uses something called a Monte Carlo simulation, a sophisticated statistical analysis that games out 1,000 possible scenarios for annual stock market returns and their impact on an investor’s portfolio. For a particular investor, Yeisley can predict the future success of a retirement plan.

“Why use a rule of thumb, which is really a generic cookie cutter solution?” Yeisley asks. “Why not actually do the plan, run the analysis based on assets? If I have an 85 percent probability of success, I have a high probability that I’m not going to run out of money before I run out of life.”

Due Diligence No matter who you choose as a financial advisor, Yeisley recommends that investors do their research on Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, a website at adviserinfo.sec.gov, where advisors are required to list disclosure events, licenses, state registrations and more.

Yeisley also likes to say that his firm is “planning focused, not product focused.” He spends time with each client, getting to know their goals, assets and risk tolerance. He asks lots of questions and only then draws up a long-term investing blueprint.

In addition to equities and bonds, Yeisley incorporates a wide range of insurance and annuity vehicles and other investment products to create a personalized strategy for growth and income. He’s also an expert on optimizing an investor’s Medicare, Social Security and longterm care options.

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Wine and Spirits With the Good Life Guy

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Lift Your Spirits – Bourbon I often say this about wine, but today it’s all about bourbon – There has never been a better time to be a bourbon enthusiast!

Bourbon is America’s whiskey, and comes from a great history with many inputs and stories along the way. While I don’t have space to give you the complete story and all its variations, I’ll condense it down to the basics.

process, the product in the barrel picks up color, aroma and taste, transforming the clear liquid into a glorious amber bourbon. As a demonstration, taste the same whiskey at several different ages. A trip to a distillery or aging warehouse is usually the best and easiest way to experience bourbon at different stages of maturation.

Named after the very large county in Kentucky where it was distilled exclusively in the late 1700s, bourbon is the most famous of all American whiskies. Today, Bourbon County has been subdivided into many smaller counties that continue to produce 95 percent of all bourbon.

When tasting different brands of bourbon, try to match age and proof as much as possible. Age and proof differences can easily overpower more subtle distinctions, such as levels and types of fruitiness, which come from highly-guarded proprietary yeast strains.

Plus, alcohol quickly deadens your taste buds and your olfactory system, especially when tasting spirits. For this reason, you should also consider diluting the whiskey with water (up to a 1:1 ratio) or a clear ice cube. Doing this will allow you to experience more of the complex aromas and flavors.

Not all American whiskies are bourbons. To be labeled as bourbon the whiskey must fulfill all of the following: • Contain natural grains of which at least 51 percent must be corn • Be distilled at less than 160 proof, or 80 percent ABV • Be aged in charred, new oak barrels • Be aged at least two years to become a “straight” bourbon whiskey.

Nothing can be done to alter the flavor or color in any way, from the time it is distilled through bottling. Only water can be added to adjust to barrel and bottling strengths.

What can, and has been done, is production of special single barrel bottles and unique, uncut high-proof blends with extended maturation or barrel aging.

Maturation is the gradual flavor development of whiskey in a charred, new oak barrel over time. So, how exactly does wood affect the taste of bourbon? During the maturation

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How you taste and appreciate bourbon is a matter of preference, it’s totally up to you. I recommend gathering some friends, purchasing a few of my recommendations and doing a tasting. If drinking bourbon straight is a little too much, make one of the many famous bourbon cocktails.

Some of my favorites: old fashioned, mint julep, whiskey sour or Manhattan.

• Good Life Guy’s Bourbon Suggestions • Bradshaw Kentucky Straight WE91, $41 • Four Roses Small Batch, WE95, $40 • Woodford Reserve Straight, multiple gold medals, $40 • Horse Soldier Small Batch, NYISC gold medal, $73

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Tournament Director, Wichita Open Written by Lauren Boughfman

Retiring Wichita Open Director Looks Back Roy Turner first came to Wichita after being hired to coach the expansion team, Wichita Wings, in the Major Indoor Soccer League over 40 years ago. In spite of being one of the smallest cities in this young league at the time, Turner gave the Wings a success story, creating a large, hometown fan base. Since then his life has changed quite a bit: In 1999 Turner became director of the Wichita Open. Through this position, he has provided a very similar success story for what has become one of the most popular golf tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour. SPLURGE! Magazine is happy to announce the retirement of Roy Turner. We were fortunate enough to chat with him as he looked back on his 23 years with the Wichita Open and peeked into the future.

Q. How has the Wichita Open developed while under your supervision?

A. The past 23 years have been a great ride. Every year

it gets better and better, to the point where we are considered the best stop on tour. I believe the changes through the years are very recognizable to me, as well as the people of Wichita.

Q. What’s your favorite part of this position?

A. Satisfaction. Satisfaction from both our larger

community, as well as the golf community, is my favorite part of this position. What it means to the community is what makes their support so worthwhile. Putting ourselves on the map in the sports world is more than just an accomplishment to our people, and that is what I love.

Q. What are you going to miss most about this position?

A. I believe that the main part of my success is my passion. I am going to have to find something else to be passionate about; maybe I will have to golf a few rounds myself. I am going to miss it all.

Q. What are your retirement plans?

A. I plan to spend a majority of my time with my grandkids.

October 1 will be my official last day as the tournament director. Dusty Buell will be taking over my position, though I am not going anywhere quite yet. I am planning to stick around to assist with the succession plan and help in any way I can.

Q. What makes you proud of Wichita?

A. Well at first I was annoyed with Wichita (laughter). I was

annoyed at them for not pushing their chest out to say, “I live in a great town.” Wichita is easily something to brag about. Wichita is a great place and our community should be very proud. Through my time here, I hope that I was able to provide Wichita with a little bit of that hometown pride we see today.

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Magnolia Cafe

Chef Jeremy Wade, already a success with his Napoli Italian Eatery, is bringing another culinary art to Wichita: Southern breakfast, brunch and lunch – all while paying homage to another beloved ICT restaurant of the same name from the early 1990s.

“The old Magnolia Cafe was one of my late father’s favorite restaurants, and he always wanted me to bring it back, so that’s why I used the name, but wanted to do more than just Cajun cuisine,” says Wade.

“We felt Southern food was under-represented in town and, with its popularity around the country, felt it was time to bring it here.”

The new Magnolia Cafe opened May 10, bringing a modern spin to classic southern dishes, while honoring their made-from-scratch legacy.

Whenever possible, Wade sources ingredients from local partners such as Chicken Track Eggs, Homegrown Kansas and From Seed To You. The menu of the restaurant at 2424 N. Woodlawn Blvd. centers on “brunch plates” like Chicken & Waffles, Country Benedict, Eggs “Pontchartrain” and Eggs “Ledoux,” which features fried green tomatoes topped with creamed greens, two poached free-range eggs, and smoked tomato Choron sauce.

Fried green tomatoes also grace the appetizer list, along with Scratch Biscuits, Jalapeno-Crab Hushpuppies and more. The salad menu comes with the option to add chicken breast or shrimp – either grilled or blackened – to top a Harvest Salad or Warm Spinach Salad, among others. Sandwiches range from a Fried Oyster Po’ Boy to the Tuscaloosa Burger.

Cornbread with chili-spiced honey glaze and whipped butter.

Courtesy of Jeremy Wade

Save room for dessert, such as Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding or a rotating selection of fresh pies locally made by Peace, Love & Pie. There are also eight specialty cocktails, with names like Mint For Ya (classic mint julep) and Debutante (spiked black cherry lemonade).

For more information go to magnoliacafewichita.com.

Hours are Tues.–Thurs., 6 a.m.–2 p.m., Fri., 6 a.m.–3 p.m., at.–Sun., 8 a.m.–3 p.m., closed Mondays. While Magnolia Cafe is open only for breakfast, brunch and lunch, they’re available to rent as an evening venue for private parties.

Pork belly hash with chow-chow. Courtesy of Jeremy Wade.

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SmokeHouse ICT

Barely a month after the soft opening of their brick-and-mortar restaurant, SmokeHouse ICT is already attracting a roster of regulars for their Texasstyle barbeque. Owner Chris Morgan made the leap from food truck to his restaurant location at 2800 E. Central in just one year.

“We focus on a Central-Texas-style barbeque, deviating from the KC style that is prevalent here,” says Morgan. “All of my sides, sauces and rubs are made in house … The reviews thus far have been outstanding, which we are very grateful for, and we look forward to opening in the evening hours and offering our complete menu soon, so that we can continue to grow.”

Morgan says the stars of their menu at launch were the brisket (which always sells out early), ribs, and mac and cheese. But, with their full opening in June, new menu items will be vying for the spotlight, such as smoked turkey, smoked salmon and the Smoked Salmon Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing.

The SmokeHouse ICT signature dessert is a bacon-and-whiskey infused banana bread smoked in a cast iron skillet known affectionately as Cory’s Gone Bananas, named after the patron who inspired it.

Full launch day for SmokeHouse ICT is currently set for June 7, when their expanded hours will be Tues.–Fri., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–8 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–7 p.m. Closed Sun.–Mon., but still taking catering orders for those days. They will also offer beer and wine as soon as their liquor license is processed. Follow smokehouseict.com or @SmokeHouse ICT on Facebook for last-minute updates.

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood Restaurant

It’s June, and that means the first day of summer is almost upon us – and what better way to immerse yourself in beachy vibes than breaking open a seafood boil at Hook & Reel, which opened last month near Towne East Square? The decor is full-on sea shanty industrial: walls are slung with nets, hanging sea creatures float overhead, and Captain Jack Sparrow has a firm hand on the helm. Steady as she goes!

The king of the menu is the seafood boils: Pick your catch from a list of over a dozen types of seafood, from crabs, clams and crawfish to mussels, shrimp and lobster. Then choose a sauce, such as Original Cajun, Garlic Butter or the Hook & Reel Special Blend, any of which can be mixed up in mild, spice or fire. And finally, add in extras like potatoes, sausage, and corn on the cob.

The boils are measured in half-pounds – enough to share with friends. They come to your table in a steaming bag the size of a basketball. Crack it open and dig in with your bare hands like you were at a seaside clambake; you can almost hear the surf.

In addition, the menu offers almost any kind of seafood you can imagine, cooked in a variety of ways. The appetizer list features steamed oysters, coconut shrimp, chicken wings, crabmeat fries and more. There’s also New England-style clam chowder, lobster bisque and a crabmeat salad. A list of “Baskets” offers your choice of crunchy breaded and fried seafood, including lobster tail, catfish and oysters, with a side of regular or sweet potato fries.

Even the po’ boys and sliders are given the seafood treatment, featuring flounder, catfish, shrimp, or a Crabmeat Roll, which is lump crab meat mixed with tangy mayo and heaped on a hoagie roll. There’s even a Seafood Spaghetti Marinara. Top it all off with a specialty seasonal cocktail from the bar, which is illuminated by chandeliers of hanging wine bottles.

For more information go to hookreel.com. Hours are Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat.–Sun., 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

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HIT THE TRAILS

Written by Alexis Evans

The first Saturday in June is National Trails Day, which is the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful weather and early summer wildflowers. Wichita plays host to some incredible trails – get out and explore!

Chisholm Creek Trail

Located in Great Plains Nature Center, the largest natural park in Wichita, the Chisholm Creek Trail is an easy way to feel like you have left the city behind. The trail passes through a variety of habitat types found in the Great Plains. There are over 2 1/ 2 miles of paved trails in the 282-acre park, which crosses through native and restored environments. To find the park entrances and learn more about “park etiquette,” go to gpnc.org/chisholm-creek-park. Keep an eye out for the picturesque Tunnel of Trees, which is a natural formation made by a row of native Osage trees!

Redbud Trail

The Redbud Trail travels along what was once the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail corridor, and stretches for 11 miles through Wichita. The trail is very much a local asset, as it passes by multiple city parks, employment hubs and the WSU campus, as well as intersecting with the K-96 bicycle path. The Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative, Inc., (AARTI) partners with local communities to strengthen and maintain the trail so all can enjoy it. Visit redbudtrail.org for trailhead history and locations.

Sedgwick County Park

This beautiful and diverse park, located just west of I-235, includes recreation for all, including fishing lakes, designated sport areas, playgrounds, and of course walking and biking trails. With something to offer everyone, it would be easy to spend a whole day in this popular area. There are three connected trails and a bike path that runs through and around the park, with distances ranging from 1.86 to 3.46 miles. Explore all this wonderful park has to offer at sedgwickcounty.org/parks.

Pracht Wetlands Park

This underrated park is one of the few wetlands remaining in the Midwest. Elevated boardwalks give visitors a chance to view the wetlands in a way that does not intrude on the natural haven. This fascinating environment is home to migratory birds, muskrats, frogs, and many other species of wildlife. The 90-acre park gives visitors a unique sensory experience of this unique area. Visit wichita.gov/ParkandRec/CityParks/Pages/PrachtWetlands.aspx for pictures and more information about the beautiful Pracht Wetlands Park.

There are many other parks and trails in the Wichita area, including the K-96 trailhead, Prairie Sunset Trail, Pawnee Prairie Park, Riparian Woodland Nature Trail, Swanson Park, and Oak Park. Together these parks boast over 100 miles of bicycles paths, lanes and other scenic trails. Create a goal for yourself and your family to visit each one this year, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kansas 62

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EAGLES IN ACTION RECEPTION Wichita Country Club

Eagles In Action

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Bob Moullette, Jenn and Jane Schwechheimer

Brian and Colleen Nastase

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Mike Redondo, Ron Mayes

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EAGLE SCOUTS IN ACTION Eagle Scout Class of 1972

Wyatt Hoch reached a Boy Scout milestone recently with the 50-year anniversary of receiving his Eagle Scout badge. But for the Wyatt Hoch Wichita construction lawyer, it feels like just yesterday that he was living the Scout life, braving a campout where the temperature dropped to 10 degrees below zero and trepidatiously rappelling off a 100-foot cliff.

“It clearly taught me to be prepared – there’s no question about that,” Hoch said with a laugh. “We had lots of great and very different experiences. It was a really good foundation for how to be an effective leader.”

Hoch, a partner at Foulston Siefkin in Wichita, earned the rank of Eagle Scout when he was just 14 years old, and by that point had already been given leadership responsibilities within his troop in the Seaman School District just north of Topeka.

His Eagle Scout project consisted of blazing a nature trail around Lake Perry northeast of Topeka. Hoch dubbed it the Lone Tree Nature Trail and created the signage and trail layout; he had some help from other troop members clearing the path. The trail isn’t there any more, but the lessons he learned from that experience stayed with him.

Hoch has served on the executive committee of the Quivira Council for 15 years, 10 of them as legal counsel. That involved litigating a lengthy property tax dispute over the Quivira Boy Scout Camp in the Flint Hills that even gained some publicity in Forbes magazine. “It was a lot of work for a while, but it was a very good outcome,” he said of the case that ended in 2012.

Looking through his collection of memorabilia recently, Hoch said he found a charge given to him by his Scoutmaster during the pinning ceremony that reads: “Help build America on the solid foundation of clean living, honest work, unselfish citizenship and reverence for God, and whatever others may do, you will leave behind you a record of which every other Scout may be justly proud.”

“That sums it up,” Hoch said of his lifetime as an Eagle. “He gave me that challenge at my Eagle ceremony 50 years ago, and it’s still a challenge I take to heart today.”

Quivira Council and Morgan Stanley are proud to bring you Eagle Scouts in Action, a monthly showcase of community leaders who are banding together to make a difference in our community. Quivira Council was incorporated on March 11, 1918, chartered by the Rotary Club of Wichita.

Since then it has been our honor to instill in the youth we serve the values and traditions that make Boy Scouts of America stand apart in the crowd.

If you are interested in joining scouting or have an Eagle Scout in Action you think deserves honoring, call us at 316.264.3386.

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With

Matt Fouts

Director, Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Make Plans for a Wild Summer Day at Tanganyika!

Written by Julie Underwood Burton

Q. What’s new at Tanganyika Wildlife Park?

A. At Tanganyika Wildlife Park, we continually seek new ways

to enhance our guest experiences and to strengthen our connections to the natural world through new animal experiences. We have had tremendous momentum over the past few years and 2022 is no exception.

For a limited time, monthly exclusives include the “Sloth Painting” and “Feeding the Anteater” experiences. June exclusives also include behind-the-scenes tours with the new baby pygmy hippo, Link, and engaging meet-and-greets with Cheeks the prairie dog. We have a baby white tiger guests can name at our annual fundraiser, the Twilight Tour.

We are also excited to announce that Tanganyika Falls is open for its second season and plans are underway for our new Safari Park expansion.

Q. What is one of the

most popular summer attractions?

A. Tanganyika Falls has been an

excellent addition to the wildlife park where guests can cool off during the summer months.

While kids play in the waterfalls, water slides, tipping buckets, etc., parents can sit back with a frozen drink or local beer and relax, knowing their kids are in a safe and fun environment. With all the enhancements made to the splash park, Tanganyika Falls meets and exceeds the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code, considered the gold standard for water facilities.

New this summer, Cabanalows, are the perfect semi-private structures for families or small groups to take a break from the heat, and are available to rent for several hours or all day. So come spend an hour or the entire day. It’s a cool place to be this summer.

Q. Tell us about Safari Park and what we can expect in the future at Tanganyika.

A. The Safari Park will be a significant addition to Tanganyika that

will house our new white rhinos from Africa, which should arrive just before the Twilight Tour, along with a second herd of giraffes and other African hoofstock. Guests will be able to experience the animals on a train, a truck or possibly even a kayak.

Q. What is the Twilight Tour being held on June 11?

A. On the evening of Saturday, June 11, the park closes in order

to host Tanganyika’s Twilight Tour, our popular Tanganyika Wildlife Park annual fundraiser. Attendees will enjoy behindthe-scenes viewings, local appetizers, beer, wine samples and more. You won’t want to miss the chance for these once-in-a-lifetime park experiences, custom animal art and incredible silent auction items – plus we guarantee you will have an amazing wild evening like no other at Tanganyika.

Register online at twpark.com/twilight-tour.

Funds raised at Twilight Tour help ensure the provision of continued exemplary care for the animals and provide for future park expansion costs. Because the park does not receive government funding or subsidies and is closed over the winter, this event is our primary fundraiser.

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Also planned is a new plaza area with new smaller African animal exhibits and a large, new lion exhibit for our gorgeous lions (also available for viewing at the Twilight Tour), small day-camping cabanas, a new casual dining restaurant, an event center for 500 people and a camp with multiple tents that will allow you to stay in the middle of Safari Park. Currently these projects are in design-and-development phases. Watch for some elements to open as early as 2024.

WHERE TO FIND THEM

Tanganyika Wildlife Park 15 minutes west of downtown Wichita 1000 S. Hawkins Lane · Goddard, KS 67052 316.553.4650 · twpark.com For more park information, including admission, season passes and programs, or to register for the Twilight Tour, go to twpark.com.

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SPLURGE! NIGHT AT METRO WITH CHEF JEFF OWEN Metro Appliances & More Bacon-wrapped goat cheese-stuffed chicken, fettuccini alfredo, mixed greens salad with blood orange vinaigrette, and vegan bruschetta delighted guests at SPLURGE! Night at Metro. Wichita favorite Chef Jeff Owen prepared a perfect spring dinner, while Standard Brewing Sommelier Karl Lakin introduced new wines with each course.

Thanks to Metro and SPLURGE! for a delicious and entertaining evening!

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With

Matt Magnuson iCRYO Franchise Owner Written by Julie Underwood Burton

A New Approach to Health and Wellness Especially in today’s world, it is now more important than ever to care for your body and take certain steps to improve your health.

Welcome iCRYO to Wichita!

Just opened in February, this state-of-the-art recovery and wellness center is a nationwide franchise that specializes in a non-invasive, drug-free approach to improve one’s overall health, and offers beneficial services to assist specifically with pain management, beauty and anti-aging, and athletic recovery.

A new concept to west Wichita, this menu of services and the natural approach to healthy lifestyles is trending both nationally and worldwide. Matt Magnuson shares his own personal experience about this innovative approach to health and the many benefits for Wichitans.

Q. Why did you bring iCRYO to Wichita?

A. At iCRYO, we specialize in an array of services and are

committed to providing expertise combined with the latest technologies to help our clients achieve their many health goals. That might be anything from pain management to sports and fitness performance to beauty and aesthetics, or overall improvement of their health.

Cryotherapy is one of many services offered at iCRYO where the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for a few minutes, and was instrumental in my own recovery from major back injuries after a car accident in early 2018.

I was struck by a drunk driver and used cryotherapy as an alternative to both pain medications and surgery. After a 32-month recovery, I decided it was time to introduce this wonderful alternative to pain medication to more people.

Q. How does cryotherapy work?

A. Cryotherapy is a chamber cooled with sub-zero, breathable air.

Your body goes into a fight or flight reaction during a 3 to 3 ½ minute session, causing blood to rush to your core to protect your vital organs. This process re-oxygenates the blood, which helps reduce pain and inflammation when your session is complete. It also naturally increases collagen, serotonin and melatonin production.

Q. Tell us about your intravenous (IV) infusions?

A. iCRYO offers 15 different IVs administered by our team of

licensed RNs. We have something to offer everyone in our 1,000-milliliter IV formulas, including mental focus, energy, beauty, and immunity building — and we can help you recover from a hangover. Our nurses can also administer a variety of vitamin shots, including lipo-mino which helps with metabolism and weight loss. We can also come to you with a scheduled appointment.

Q. What other services are available at iCRYO? A. iCRYO offers compression therapy to reduce lactic acid buildup

in the muscles; infrared saunas to increase circulation and relax muscles; and cryo facials to reduce fine lines, migraines and TMJ pain. We also offer a variety of body sculpting services to reduce fat cells and tighten loose skin.

The benefits are endless! For more information or to book an appointment for any of iCRYO’s services, call 316.330.7474.

Reservations for services can also be made from the iCRYO phone app.

Q. Specifically, who should use cryotherapy?

A. Cryotherapy is great for anyone with chronic pain, including joints and muscles. It can help if you’ve been injured or if you’re using it for post-workout recovery. Cryotherapy is also extremely helpful for many other conditions including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, Hashimoto’s, acne, migraines and psoriasis. Cryotherapy will also boost your energy while helping you sleep better.

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Founder and Owner EP Fitness & Personal Training Written by SPLURGE! staff

Q. Tell us about your fitness journey. Have you always been an athlete?

A. I played football at Grinnell College and actually got

my undergraduate degree in economics. I was doing personal training on the side, but I thought I needed a “J-O-B,” so I moved to Wichita in 2013 to work in commodities at Koch. It didn’t last long. While my wife and I were in the waiting room to find out if she was pregnant, I realized if I wanted to jump out on my own into the fitness world, which was where my heart was, I needed to take the leap. So I did, and in 2015 I started my first personal training business.

needed to lose weight and work out for their own health, but they were being forgotten by the fitness industry. So now we pretty much only work with people over the age of 45. They are people who believe in the value of their health, but have totally neglected themselves because they’re serving everyone else. You have to quit pouring from an empty cup, and we’re helping people change their mentality about that.

Q. Did your business take off right away?

A. I owe a lot to Landon Langston at Optimal Performance

and Marquis Bradley at Omnicut. They both helped me get started, and within six months of going out on my own, I had a full load of clients – and I also had a kid. But the hours were so extreme; I was working really early in the morning until late at night, and I wasn’t around for my baby and my wife. So that’s when I started thinking about becoming a business owner instead of just an independent personal trainer.

Q. How has your business changed since those early days of your career?

A. Well, for one thing I’ve learned to be a better business

owner. My first three businesses completely failed. In 2018 we took our tax return and launched EP Fitness & Personal Training in our current space in Andover. In late 2019 we were really growing our boot camp with sessions of 20 to 25 people. But then Covid hit, and we went from 110 clients in March 2020 to 23 clients just a few weeks later. Even though we took a huge hit from that, Covid was actually the best thing that happened to our business because it helped us identify ourselves – what our niche is and where we can do the most good.

Q. What does your method look like?

A. We don’t do gymnastics moves like CrossFit; a lot of our

clients have hip and shoulder replacements. The basis of what we do is weightlifting, because people over the age of 50 need to be lifting weights more than others.

But we’re also helping you reprogram your mind and discover that you’re the type of person who can enjoy exercise. Peer accountability is so important too. My wife Jaclyn and I developed what we call the CRAFT method: Community; Reprogram Your Mentality; Accountability; Fitness You Can Learn to Love; and Total Body, Mind and Soul Transformation. We challenge people with Scripture and with a word at the end of every session. We are helping people take on an identity of excellence. We want them to believe our mantra and live it: “I am EP Strong.”

Q. What did you learn about yourselves in that process?

A. We discovered that intimate, personal relationships are

our sweet spot. Just working out more and eating less isn’t working for the majority of people who need to lose weight; there is a lot of change psychologically that needs to happen. We also saw a sector of people who

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EDGE EVENT FOR ABILITY POINT Distillery 244 Guests were invited to eat, drink, give and enjoy, and all for a good cause at the recent Ability Point EDGE event.

With food from Texas Roadhouse and both silent and live auctions, the event raised money to help Ability Point’s goal of providing more than 300 unique programs and activities to help Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities – kids, teens and adults alike. To help or to learn more, visit abilitypoint.org.

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Opera Has Spicy Night in Store for Music Lovers Written by SPLURGE! staff

A spicy and spirited show is in store for concertgoers as the Wichita Grand Opera presents its upcoming Latin Night outdoor concert July 1, featuring an internationally acclaimed husband-and-wife singing duo.

WGO general and music director Whitney Reader promises a “colorful” event that will include local talent and even food trucks at the venue.

“The Opera is presenting this evening to honor our wonderful Latino community here in Wichita,” said Reader, who took the helm at WGO in January. “It’s a wonderful way to celebrate who we are in Wichita. It will be an exciting evening.”

The location also makes the event unique: It will be held at the Paula and Barry Downing Amphitheater on the northeast side of the Wichita Art Museum. The monumental and colorful Confetti Chandelier by international glass artist Dale Chihuly can be seen inside the museum from the amphitheater, and will make a stunning backdrop for the stage. Reader said there isn’t a lot of room on stage, so a podium will be built to accommodate the performers.

The celebrities of the evening are soprano María Antúnez and tenor Martín Nusspaumer. The couple, originally from Uruguay, now live in Miami and travel far and wide to star in operas, perform with symphonies, and appear on famous stages across the world.

María Altúna performs as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni.

Photo by Scott Suchman.

Palm Beach Opera Vocal Competition and the Southern Region Auditions of the Metropolitan Opera, according to his website, martinnusspaumer.com, where you can also hear excerpts from his performances.

Nusspaumer has been soloist, among others, with the Miami Symphony, the Charleston Symphony, Ankara’s Presidential Symphony Orchestra, the Odessa Philharmonic, Orchestra Firenze, the Philharmonic of Montevideo, and the Istanbul Symphony Orchestra. He has performed in such diverse works as Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella,” Handel’s “Messiah,” Bruckner’s “Te Deum” and Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony.”

Critics have deemed Antúnez “impressive,” “remarkable” and “smoldering.” A graduate of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program of Washington National Opera, she has appeared at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Los Angeles Opera, the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, Charleston Opera, Teatro Nacional in Santo Domingo, Teatro Solis in Montevideo and the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. She has performed in productions of “Carmen,” “Don Giovanni,” “Cosi fan tutte,” “Le nozze di Figaro,” “Nabucco,” “Maria Stuarda” and “Madama Butterfly” among others, according to her website mariaantunez.com, where you can hear excerpts of performances.

“Martín and María are world-class artists and they’re going to sing some amazing music,” said Reader. “Wichita is extremely fortunate to be able to host them. Don’t miss this unique night of cultural flair.”

Latin Night with the Wichita Grand Opera

Meanwhile, “Charleston Today” declared Nusspaumer’s performances “Astonishing; his presence enthralled the audience in almost an embarrassment of pleasure.” The recipient of an Artist Diploma from the School of the Arts in Charleston, he graduated from the Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Program and was a finalist in the JUNE 2022 · splurgemag.com

Friday, July 1 Wichita Art Museum Amphitheater For tickets, call 316.262.8054 or visit wichitagrandopera.org.

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An Evening of Music and Giving WGO Event Will Provide Aid to Ukraine Written by SPLURGE! staff

The Wichita Grand Opera is offering Wichitans the chance to hear amazing live music while helping the people of Ukraine in a very tangible way. The event, called “Aid for People of Ukraine,” is set for June 11 at the Wichita Country Club.

Dr. Dennis Ross, WGO president and CEO, said that guests will be treated to hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and wine, and a sit-down dinner, as well as classical music from the internationally acclaimed Orfeo Trio. All the while they’ll be supporting both the opera and the people of Ukraine via the local branch of Orphan Grain Train (OGT), which is raising funds to send a shipment of goods to Ukrainians.

in Norfolk, Nebraska, transportation of items is secured, and the donations collected in Wichita make their way to faraway lands. A single shipment will include thousands of boxes. In April, a shipment of goods from OGT’s Wichita branch landed in the Republic of Georgia, some 6,300 miles away. Shipments from Wichita have gone to Latvia, the Congo in Africa, and several missions and schools on Native American reservations.

OGT Wichita branch manager John Evans said the local group helped assemble items for an emergency air shipment to Ukraine shortly after the invasion, which is an extremely expensive endeavor. The next shipments will be via ocean freight, a more economical yet still costly option. “We’ve fallen back into the regular routine of shipping on ships, focusing on refugees in Eastern European nations,” Evans said.

Refugees in Republic of Georgia recently received clothing and supplies from the Wichita branch of Orphan Grain Train.

The Orfeo Trio, consisting of American pianist Julie Bees, Russian cellist Leonid Shukaev and Russian violinist Evgeny Zvonnikov, was formed in 2012 in Wichita, first performing as the official piano trio of Wichita State University’s College of Fine Arts, School of Music. The musicians will perform in the living room area from 6:30 to 7 p.m. before guests move to the party room for the meal.

The Orfeo Trio is donating its performance so that all proceeds will go toward the evening’s causes, and the $250 ticket fee is 100 percent tax deductible. Ross said giving to OGT’s Wichita branch is one of the best ways to provide help to Ukrainians in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24. That’s because OGT operates with extremely low administrative costs – only 1.8 cent of every dollar goes to administration and fundraising – and the long-running organization has shipping contacts in all parts of the world.

The Wichita branch of OGT opened five years ago, and has collected donations of everything from clothing to medical supplies to quilts to sporting equipment to send to people in impoverished nations. The organization is in contact with groups around the world who help coordinate shipments of goods. With help from OGT headquarters 80

Donations of very good used clothing; over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and aspirin; and medical supplies like walkers, crutches and wheelchairs can be dropped off at the OGT warehouse at 911 W. Maple St. in Wichita from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays.

For sizable donations that require pickup or assistance, call Evans at 316.932.8703.

OGT also requests monetary donations for the shipping costs, which have increased greatly in the last two years. “We’d love to have 300 people at the event and really help the Orphan Grain Train, since getting these shipments to Ukraine is so expensive,” Ross said. “It’s going to be a wonderful night for a very worthy cause.”

Aid for People of Ukraine

Orfeo Trio, presented by Wichita Grand Opera June 11, 6:30 p.m.

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It’s a good time to review your insurance because the cost of goods sold has increased so much!

Ross Viner, Agency Owner

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Our team is here for you!

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• 7.6 acres • $300,000 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bedrooms • Pond • Detached 2+ Car Garage • Andover Central Schools ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

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©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

Planning For Retirement?

A HECM loan may help A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage loan, has helped homeowners 62 years of age or older access a portion of their home’s equity to: • Eliminate monthly mortgage payments1 • Defer Social Security benefits • Allow time for investment recovery • Provide a supplemental income Many homeowners across the nation have chosen a reverse mortgage to help them meet their financial and retirement goals.

Discover your options, contact us today!

1 Your current mortgage, if any, must be paid off using the proceeds from your HECM loan. You must still live in the home as your primary residence, continue to pay required property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintain the home according to FHA requirements.

Failure to meet these requirements can trigger a loan default that may result in foreclosure.

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At Design Source Interiors we create a stunning look that perfectly fits each client’s taste and lifestyle.

Award-winning interior design and renovations.

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