SPLURGE!316 October 2022

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Find the Heart Diamond in This Issue!

Somewhere in the pages of this month’s issue of SPLURGE! Magazine we’ve hidden a heart diamond that we challenge you to find. In this print version of hide and seek, our little love gem might be in an article, an advertisement, the table of contents or even the cover. If you find this glistening “needle in a haystack,” you may be our winner!

Each month, Mike Seltzer Jewelers gives a prize to the lucky winner! Thank you, Mike Seltzer! This month’s prize is a beautiful pair of sparkly star-shaped studs.

September Winner!

Congratulations to Brody, Boston and Beckham Zentz of Wichita! These three savvy seekers received a FREE Local Faces ($1,000 value) to use at the event of their choice! Watch for it in an upcoming issue of SPLURGE!

It’s easy to play! Here are the rules:

• Find the heart diamond in the pages of this month’s SPLURGE! Magazine.

• Send us a direct message on Facebook or Instagram telling us what page you found it on. (One entry per person, please.)

• Like SPLURGE! and Mike Seltzer Jewelers on Facebook and/or Follow on Instagram.

• We will randomly draw a winner on October 15.

Good job to all of those who found the Heart Diamond on page 79 of the September issue.

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This is a jumbo version of the tiny heart diamond hidden somewhere in the pages of this month’s SPLURGE! Magazine. Find the heart and you may be the winner! See rules for details.

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Lauren Boughfman, Julie Underwood Burton, Alexis Evans, Julie Hying, Karen Long, Lauren “Elle” Mercado, Amy Palser

Guest Columnists Guy Bower, Nataliya Biskup, Nahid Holmes, Gregory Lakin, Joseph Spaniol, Amy Sprole, Randy Yeisley

Editorial

Darrin Hackney

Photography Tobie Andrews Photography

Local Faces Photography Michael Carroll Jr., Kenzi Schnitker

Illustration Elyse Schwertfeger

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Welcome Home to Autumn

’Tis the season for the ceremonial placing of chrysanthemums – but what about ornamental kale or willow branches, cattail or monkey pod?

Local botanical experts bring unexpected twists to seasonal spaces.

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2DOGS Concrete

The day Kalven Cederberg’s friend asked for help with a concrete countertop, neither of them knew that it would eventually lead to Cederburg crafting challenging pieces of artisan concrete – and a whole new vocation.

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Old-Fashioned Diners

When you crave the homey comfort of a ’50s diner, look to these three Wichita go-tos for friendly servers, old-fashioned soda fountains and favorite diner dishes –some with a modern twist. Order up!

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Tim Grunhard Book Signing

A must-have for football lovers and Chiefs fans, the new book by the former KC Chiefs offensive center goes behind the scenes with Marty Schottenheimer, Carl Peterson, Joe Montana and much more!

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Fall Bucket List

Whether your idea of fun is getting lost in a haybale maze or the Field of Screams, we’ve got everybody’s autumn list covered – from brats and biergartens to pumpkin patches and petting zoos.

Fall Football Season is Here!

Enjoy my favorite game day appetizer recipe!

Pepper Pepper Cheese Dip

Perfect appetizer for game day! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 28 mins

Makes 10 to 12 servings

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

• 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

• 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

• 1/2 cup hot or mild pepper jelly, divided

• Toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or crackers

• Garnish: crumbled bacon

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine first 4 ingredients and 1/4 cup pepper jelly in a medium bowl; stir until well blended. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish.

Step 2

Bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with remaining 1/4 cup pepper jelly and bacon. Serve immediately or at room temperature with baguettes, tortilla chips or crackers

Credit: Southern Living

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Welcome Home!

Autumn Scapes

As the season shifts to fall, cooler temperatures bring outdoor activities and bursts of color that accentuate gathering spaces and outdoor areas like patios, porches and decks, as well as outdoor hearth and living spaces. Many people like to shop and select what they plant and how they arrange items, but others can rest easy and rely on experts to help them create fantastic focal points and inviting areas to enjoy. These local botanical experts help us make the most of our spaces and the season.

Julie Oetting, manager of Stutzmans at Cambridge Market

What plants and flowers work well for patio areas in autumn?

JO: Autumn, with its cooler temperatures, often allows many summer annuals to revive and put on a brilliant final show. An example would be lantana, which lasts until we experience a frost.

Remove spent plants and replace them with cool-weather options. Nothing speaks of fall more than the chrysanthemums. Mum options for color, (fuchsia, brilliant yellow, orange, rust) size, and shape are broad and spectacular. The life expectancy of any mum should be four to six weeks. Choose the variety according to when you want the most brilliant show. Knowledgeable garden center employees can assist you in discovering which mum best suits your objectives.

Asters, typically a transition between late summer and early fall, can be featured earlier in the season before most mums come into bloom. Ornamental kale and pansies are the workhorses of the season. They thrive in a cool climate. Their colorations only improve as it grows colder and lasts well beyond the fading fall.

If someone has front porch pots that flank a door or entryway, what might one choose for those particular pots this fall?

JO: Autumn is the perfect opportunity to include props in your planters. Pumpkins and gourds can be displayed amongst living plants. Natural foliages such as willow branches, birch poles, and cattail help provide height in a display. Monkey pod, dried seed heads, grasses, and faux floral can be included for filler and drape. Decorative elements speaking to the season are an opportunity to add whimsey and interest. Formal to fantasy – have fun with it!

Dressing your home or business entry for fall is limited only by your imagination. Use bigger, bolder elements when you are concerned with it being seen from the street. Color in mass is more effective when being viewed at a distance. Smaller details are more noticeable the closer one gets to the design. Use the same rules used for interior design to create the most effective display. Scale, balance, texture, etc., all play a part.

Mum tips: Don’t overwater your mums, meaning do not water over the top of the plants. The water pressure will eventually cause the canopy to split. Plus it lessens the longevity of the blooms. Also, allow the plant to dry somewhat between waterings. They will not be happy with having constantly wet roots. Drainage is key. Avoid having your plants sit in water.

Written by Julie Hying

Sara and Taylor Lewis, owners of Traditions

What furnishings does Traditions offer that would create an inviting outdoor area for autumn?

SL & TL: We definitely offer a variety of outdoor furniture that can be perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening beverage, but I’d like to call attention to our accessories. One of the biggest ways to impact and create an inviting outdoor space would be through throw pillows and rugs. These anchor the areas and frame patios, decks and hearth gathering spots. Selecting items in a fall color scheme helps transition each space to the cozy, fall aesthetic we love so much.

What Traditions items could be used to accentuate these areas for the season?

SL & TL: Lanterns are still a strong decor item after summer, creating soft lighting to enhance an evening atmosphere. We like to add a ribbon or sprig to the top for a seasonal touch. Consider selecting a caramel, burnt orange, rust or gold colored candle to blend beautifully with the natural colors of the season.

Do you offer outdoor lighting touches that enhance the feel of outdoor spaces?

SL & TL: We do offer outdoor lighting, and like moonlight or a sunset, it sets the mood of the space. We carry wireless, portable lanterns that can be helpful as the sun is starting to set earlier each autumn night.

Janet and Charles Harding, owners of Bloom KS

What kind of pots or planters do you prefer?

JH & CH: At Bloom KS, we love working with our customers, helping them find the right plants and flowers, and choosing the appropriate pots for their planting and design desires. Recently, durable resin pots are a great way to go since they look beautiful and won’t crack or break. These planters can provide a high-end feel or a very casual look. We like to use tall, stately planters in simple, classic colors: Black is a cool choice for a front porch, walkway or entry, while white accentuates pool areas beautifully. A 50-pound sandbag in the bottom will help fortify them against the Kansas winds.

What tips and services would you like to share with customers?

JH & CH: There are steps we can take to make our clients’ lives easier: provide planters, focus on pot maintenance throughout the various seasons, as well as replacing struggling flowers with new blooms for the coming season. We can also help homeowners plan and prepare for the months ahead. For instance, now is the perfect time to think about planting bulbs so that, come spring, daffodils, alliums and tulips can grace flower beds and walkways. Plantings that support monarchs, other butterflies and bees are lush and fragrant like Autumn Joy Sedum, lobelia and mint. The power of grasses is so cool visually as they move and dance with the wind. Choosing jewel tones in chrysanthemums and other fall favorites is a bold and beautiful segue to the colors of the Christmas season.

Scientists Prepare for Future by Looking to Past

Written by SPLURGE! Staff

Virologists and other scientists are using clues from the past to help unlock life-saving treatments for viruses that might appear in the future.

Dr. Terry Klein, a partner at research facility AMR (The Alliance for Multispecialty Research), said two historical incidents that provide important pieces to the virus puzzle are the 1918 flu pandemic (often called Spanish flu) and the 1997 Hong Kong “bird flu.”

“The risk of viruses is potentially catastrophic,” Klein said. “The method of recognizing them has to be developed scientifically. You can limit the damage by virtue of vaccine development. There’s a reason we have a longevity that has increased from these dramatic viruses that can take out people in a clean sweep.”

The 1918 flu was one such catastrophic virus. Around 500 million people worldwide were infected with the virus – now known to be H1N1 Influenza A – and around 60 million died in two years’ time. It was the second-deadliest pandemic in human history after the bubonic plague of the mid-1300s.

The earliest documented case from that pandemic was in Kansas in March 1918, and by the following month cases were being reported across Europe.

“We had a world war going on at that time and a mass movement of troops who were taking the virus with them,” Klein said. “So in 1918 all the soldiers were dying. The death rates were high in the very young, the 20s to 40s, and the over-65 population.”

Decades later, virologists and non-virologists alike helped to find clues and evidence about the 1918 virus to help piece together the complete story and develop an identity of that particular virus. “It was putting together pieces from a puzzle,” Klein said. “There were a few samples from the permafrost in Alaska and one in Norway – tissue from lungs that was retrieved from persons who had expired in 1918 from the flu.”

Klein said this type of information is compiled in a huge database of flu viruses relied upon by all countries. Scientists use the existing virus data, alongside PCR technology and other means, to help track new viruses and mutations. This allows them to take steps in stopping the virus – either through the development of vaccines or other methods. “Even when there have been threats of pandemic, they have been recognized soon enough that you can make choices to affect it,” Klein said.

Such was the case in Hong Kong in 1997 when a boy on a playground got sick with an unknown virus and died within 24 hours. “When all the viral experts around the world looked at it, they hadn’t seen that virus before,” Klein said. “There was a worldwide search for where it came from. That’s dangerous,

because if you get a virus that hasn’t been in the world previously, everybody is susceptible to it, unless you have cross-immunity.”

The virus was determined to be an avian influenza – H5N1 Influenza A – that the boy contracted after being around chickens. Within 6 months’ time, six of the 18 people confirmed to have had the virus died. So authorities decided the best course of action was to eliminate the Hong Kong bird population, and about 1.6 million animals were sacrificed and buried.

“Fortunately the choice to kill all the birds was effective at stopping that virus and we’ve seen no evidence of that virus since that time in 20 years,” Klein said, adding that the Wichita AMR site later did one of the vaccine trials for that specific flu.

“What we’re doing is we’re looking at all times to see what viruses are present. We’re trying to get as close as we can to viruses that will be here in a little while. If there was a new strain, we would be able to identify it and create a vaccine toward that in short order, because that’s how you save lives.”

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An influenza ward at the U.S. Army Camp Hospital in Aix-les-Bains, France, during the flu epidemic of 1918-19.

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Redler Institute of Culinary Arts Opens in Andover

The Art & Science of Fine Cuisine

Students in Butler Community College’s already nationallyknown culinary and hospitality program are now cooking in a crème de la crème facility. Designed and built by Hutton Construction, the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts is now open in Andover.

Located in Andover, on Kellogg just east of Dillons with easy access and parking, the facility houses a culinary kitchen, a professional pastry kitchen and an herb garden. Entire walls open and close, creating flexible spaces for learning and entertaining. An exterior wall opens to an outdoor patio.

Highlighted by the “New York Times“ and “The Culinary Review”, the Redler Institute preps chefs for American Culinary Federation certification right here in Wichita.

The new Redler Institute of Culinary Arts was made possible with lead donations from Scott and Betsy Redler, and Paul and Flavia Jackson of Vantage Point Properties. Scott Redler is cofounder, former COO, and now board member of the fast-casual restaurant franchise, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Additional funding came from private donations and the Butler Foundation.

“When opportunities for our students like this are available, we want to ensure we do everything possible to make it a reality,” said Tom Borrego, vice president of advancement at Butler Community College.

Where Technique Is Critical, Farm-to-Fork Valued, Entrepreneurialism and Hospitality Engrained

“In real estate it’s location, location, location. For us at the Culinary Institute it’s students, students, students,” said Scott Redler.

From croissants and gelato to chocolates and oven pizza, under the tutelage of Chefs Luis and Alicia Peña, Redler Institute students are exposed to passion for the industry and taught skill sets which will prepare them to work in any professional kitchen.

‘My time at Butler was amazing. They helped me fulfill a dream come true doing what I love – cooking!’

– Jodee Bradley, Jodee B Catering

Stop by and see the professional kitchen named in her honor!

The Redler Institute of Culinary Arts 622 E. Cloud Andover, KS 67010 316.323.6256 butlercc.edu/redler

The new Grizzly Grub food truck, donated by Ben Arnold and Corporate Caterers, is also nearing its premier opening, and will provide students with the entrepreneurial foundation for owning and operating a food truck.

Written by Randy Yeisley | Yeisley Financial Group

3 Worlds of Investing

For the average investor there are three primary areas, or investment worlds, that are available for us to invest our money in: banking, insurance and securities. In addition, there are three primary parameters that govern the financial products that exist in each of these three investment worlds – safety, growth and liquidity. It is important to note that there is no perfect place to invest money. Each investment world has benefits and drawbacks. Within each investment world, we have to compromise on something. It is the combination of these three investment worlds that brings the best overall solution to your investment strategy.

Banking World

Everyone has money at the bank. And you should. I find that most people derive a level of comfort by having money in the bank. But, how much should we have in the bank? Obviously, that depends on your individual circumstances, but most experts believe that you should keep three to six months of basic living expenses in liquid funds at a bank. A bank protects our money from stock market losses. It also offers liquidity. What we can’t get from a bank is sufficient growth potential on our money, especially in the current inflationary environment. So, when we look at the three investment parameters of safety, growth and liquidity, bank products give us safety of our principal and they generally give us full liquidity of our funds, but they don’t give us adequate growth opportunities.

Insurance World

It has been our experience that most people are not incorporating the insurance world in their investment portfolio. If you are not utilizing products from the insurance world, you are missing out on some great financial tools. When you think of the insurance world, don’t think about life insurance. That’s not what we’re talking about. We’re talking about financial products from the insurance industry. This investment world is perhaps the most misunderstood and misrepresented component of investment strategies. Because there are many types of products available from the insurance industry, it is important to work with an expert in this area to help you separate the good from the bad. Some of these products are uniquely designed to excel in the turbulent times we are currently enduring. Indexed insurance products provide us with safety from market losses, while still giving us a reasonable opportunity for growth. The

drawback of these products is that they are not fully liquid, so you need to use them in conjunction with products from other investment worlds.

Securities World

The investment world that most people are familiar with is the securities world. If you have an IRA or 401(k), then you probably have money invested in the stock market. In fact, many people wrongly assume that this is the only place to invest money. Investments in the stock market will give us the greatest opportunity for growth over the long term, and these investments are liquid in that they can generally be bought or sold anytime. However, we compromise on the safety of our principal. We can lose money in a market downturn such as we are currently experiencing.

Bottom Line

Investing involves a series of compromises. There is no perfect investment tool. The stage of life that you are in, coupled with your own personal financial goals and objectives will determine the proper mix of investment vehicles that is right for you. Make sure that you are incorporating financial tools and products from each of the three investment worlds so that you have a proper balance of safety, growth and liquidity in your investment portfolio. Seek the advice of a fiduciary advisor who is well versed in each of these three investment worlds. And most of all, remember that successful investing is really about having a sound financial plan, not just buying a financial product.

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.

A name you can trust

Q. How did you get into this field of work?

A. I have an animal science degree from K-State and have ranched and taught high school agriculture. But I’ve always enjoyed building and creating things. I put in some concrete countertops at a friend’s house at his request, and it brought out my creative side! So I decided to take formal training in artisan concrete. It was really interesting and I decided I wanted to do it as a career, so I quit teaching high school and started creating projects instead.

Q. What types of projects do you take on?

A. It started out with concrete countertops and tabletops with custom metal bases. It has grown into planters, sinks, fire pits, fireplace hearths, benches, mantels, wall panels, desks, kiosks, shower pans, shower walls, indoor and outdoor furniture, custom metal fabrication … The more comfortable I became with the process, the more projects I tried, things that you wouldn’t normally think of being made from concrete. You try to push yourself to try different things, just to see if you can do it. Recently we had a unique request for large concrete letters for Hutton Construction’s new headquarters.

Q. How has your craft evolved?

A. I’ve been doing it for 14 years, so you just try to get better and more confident with time. I’ve gone to training and workshops with artisans from all over the U.S. and from other countries. It challenges you to be a better craftsman being around talent like that. I have one full-time employee, Hagen Taylor, who works with me on a daily basis. He’s a certified welder, so we sometimes incorporate welded metal into our projects, such as creating a table base for a concrete tabletop, custom railings, entryway gates and sink bases.

With Kalven Cederberg

Q. Tell us about your biggest project to date.

A. We installed “learning stairs” in the new Andover High School and it was a huge undertaking. We were approached by the architect who had an idea for stadium-style seating benches where students could gather. They wanted us to bring it to life – and it was in a short time frame of six weeks. There were three of us working full time on it, and we did around 60 benches by the time it was all said and done. We used around 15,000 pounds of concrete!

Q. How can people see your work?

A. We have a showroom, Mud Haus, near Old Town at Douglas and Washington. You can see a lot of unique pieces there that we’ve built – different styles, techniques, finishes and colors. Mud Haus is also a rentable event space that’s a great place to have a party or work meeting, surrounded by some really cool pieces of artisan concrete, as well as amazing works of art by two of my very talented friends: oil painter Ernest Vincent Wood III and sculptor Craig Campbell.

Q. Where did you get your name?

A. When I was starting my business, I was trying to come up with a unique name and I had two dogs lying on the floor of my living room and I said, “OK, 2DOGS it is.” It was a fitting name because I’ve always got at least two dogs hanging around the shop.

Where to Find Them

2DOGS Concrete 316.303.2890 2dogsconcrete.com

Mud Haus

2DOGS showroom and event space 922 E. Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas 316.350.9212 mudhauswichita.com

Owner

2DOGS Concrete Designs, LLC

Written by Amy Palser

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

The Plastic Surgery Center Announces Its Expansion and Grand Opening

At the Plastic Surgery Center, we have a passion for excellence and a dedication to patient care. Our mission is to provide you with not only the highest quality of care, but the highest standard of safety and technical expertise. Because of this, we have expanded our surgery center, operating rooms and treatment rooms so we can serve you. We are excited to announce the grand opening of our newly expanded Ambulatory Surgery Center at our east location!

Our surgery center is fully accredited by the State of Kansas and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), a symbol of quality. It’s a highly specialized surgery center that provides you with a private and individualized experience. With the completion of our construction project, Plastic Surgery Center Ambulatory Surgery Center hopes to also achieve AAAHC Deemed Status Accreditation, which further broadens the patients we can serve at our facility. This accreditation level should be achieved in early 2023.

This expansion is a long-time dream of one of our plastic surgeons, Dr. Amy Sprole, and allows us to increase our focus on patientcentered, safe, quality care in a newly renovated and expanded space. The Plastic Surgery Center offers a wide range of surgical procedures from cosmetic surgery to reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body

The Patient Benefits are Many

All our surgeries can now be completed at our Ambulatory Surgery Center. The benefits of this to our patients are many:

• Our staff is highly trained in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Our patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:1. This allows us to meet the needs of each patient differently than hospital staff can.

• There’s a lower risk of infection because our surgery center staff has a more focused healthcare approach.

• Patients will observe our staff is fresh and ready each day, and won’t notice any overworked staff.

• Our facility controls scheduling to prevent overbooking of procedures.

• There is a shorter wait time when planning for cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Patients don’t have to wait on scheduling at another hospital.

• Patient costs are lower when using our Ambulatory Surgery Center. As hospital visit costs and insurance costs continue to rise, Ambulatory Surgery Centers are typically more cost effective.

Expansion Details

Prior to the expansion, we had a 2,655-square-foot Ambulatory Surgery Center. We have now added 2,770 more square feet! You’ll also notice the following:

• An additional operating room.

• A new preoperative and postoperative area.

• New surgery waiting room dedicated to our reconstructive and cosmetic surgery patients only.

• A large and improved instrument processing room.

• New endoscope reprocessing room.

• A new treatment room in our clinic area for our vein services and Hair by Robotics teams.

What’s more, by expanding our Ambulatory Surgery Center, we can now serve all patients with government-funded insurance plans. Prior to this, patients such as our Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare patients had to have their surgeries at another hospital.

Sarah Whitten, RN, BSN, our operating room supervisor, says, “We are a highly specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery center. Our physicians and nurses are exceptionally skilled and trained. It’s a blessing to now have all our patients here where we can take care of them, and give them the best care possible. We offer a one-to-one nurse-to-patient ratio that you just can’t get in a hospital. We love taking care of our patients, and at our newly expanded Ambulatory Surgery Center, we know they will get great quality care.”

What Sets the Plastic Surgery Center Apart

With this expansion, we can control the scheduling as well as the quality of care for our patients. Everything is right here. It’s a unique service in the Wichita area. We aren’t just a cosmetic surgery practice: We also provide a wide variety of medically necessary procedures such as breast reconstruction, skin cancer, trauma surgery and more. Our full spectrum of care includes:

• Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on site with three board certified or board-eligible plastic surgeons.

• Skin Care at PSC Aesthetics, including injectables, lasers, chemical peels, CoolSculpting and more.

• Treatments at PSC Wellness and Weight Loss, including weight loss surgery, infusions and more.

• Vein treatments at PSC Vein Care to treat your varicose veins and spider veins.

The breadth of our offerings is large and varied, and we encourage you to schedule a consultation by calling 316.688.7500, and learn how we can help you meet your goals and your needs!

We invite you to our grand opening celebration on Thursday, October 20, from 4:30–7 p.m. We’ll have food and drink, specials, drawings live demonstrations and more! We look forward to seeing you then.

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.

A Nightingale Tribute and Final Roll Call

Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita

Serving the community in a special and unique way, the newlyformed Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita is dedicated to honoring the lifelong commitments of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses through a ceremonial tribute held expressly for nurses at the time of their death.

The first Nurses Honor Guard was started in Illinois in 2003, and today there are over 125 honor guard programs throughout the United States. Like a military tribute, as part of a memorial or funeral service the Nurses Honor Guard accompanies family members into the service and, typically at the end, performs a short ceremony.

The Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita started in April of this year. These volunteer nurses work directly with area funeral directors and families desiring this free service for their loved one’s ceremony.

“It is our hope to continue to educate families and nurses about the Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita. We now have over 400 followers on our Facebook group of the same name,” says Wichita member Nancy Livingston, RN. “It is our hope that we will continue to grow our membership, too. This is such an honorable way to care for nurses, many of our own work peers, who have cared so lovingly for so many individuals throughout their careers.”

Part of the Nurse Honor Guard ceremony is the reciting of the Nightingale Tribute, originally written years ago by the Kansas Nurses Association to honor deceased nurses. It is now read at all honor guard ceremonies across the nation.

The Nightingale Tribute was named after Florence Nightingale who established the first professional nursing school, The Nightingale Home and Training School for Nurses, in 1860. Nightingale was known as a dedicated, caring nurse and leader, and was often called “the lady of the lamp,” because she made her rounds by the light of the lamp she carried. Nurses Honor Guard members carry a lit lamp that resembles Nightingale’s lamp, and dress in a traditional white uniform, cape and hat, similar to the uniforms once worn in previous years by nurses.

A white rose, which symbolizes the nurse’s dedication to the profession, is placed on the casket or given to the family in honor of the deceased. After the Nightingale Tribute is read, a triangle or bell is rung three times after a roll call for the nurse, whose name is called three times. Once the roll call is complete, the nurse is officially released from their nursing duties and the Nightingale lamp is extinguished and presented to the family.

Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita currently has 14 active members who attend services, and they are hoping to expand their member base. Volunteer nurses must be either an RN or LPN and be willing to attend services outside of the Wichita area, as their service extends to the communities surrounding Wichita. The organization meets once a month and has minimal yearly dues. For more information, nurses are asked to join the Facebook group and call the group’s chairman, Lesa Pierce, at 316.305.2895. Family members interested in Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita are also encouraged to call.

Where to Find Them

Lesa Pierce, RN, chairman 316.305.2895

Morey, RN, secretary 316.393.3093

Facebook: Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita

Nursing is not just a profession but a way of life, a calling. Nurses rely on each other in teamwork, self care and comfort. We honor our colleagues for their dedication in their career, in front of friends and family. – Nurses Honor Guard of Wichita

Written by Julie Underwood Burton

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Q. Tell us a little bit about your background and what made you want to become a physician.

A. I was born and raised in Wichita – was actually born at Wesley – so I feel like I am right at home! I was an East High Blue Ace and went to Friends University for undergrad. I attended medical school in Milwaukee at the Medical College of Wisconsin and did my residency here at KU Med. I’m trained as a family medicine physician. For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a physician. My dad had some cardiac issues when I was growing up, so I got to tag along to many follow-up appointments and hospital visits, which first piqued my interests.

Q. It’s always great to have local talent stay here in the Wichita community. What do you enjoy most about Wichita?

A. I love the big-city perks with the small-town feel. People hold doors and look out for one another here. We have some amazing restaurants and coffee shops. I love that Wichita has awesome bike trails and beautiful walking paths. Also, most of my husband’s family and my family are here, so we have a ton of support.

Q. Your husband is a clinician by trade as well, so we want to know who’s the first to patch up one of your kids after a fall?

A. Truth be told, my husband is far better at the patching skills –that man can wrap an ace with the best of them. But I’m sure my kids are like most in that they ask for Mommy when they get an ouchie. Mommy snuggles can fix so many problems! And we are never without at least 300 Band-Aids, which have magical powers for healing in our household.

Q. Tell the readers what group you work for and what a day in the life of a hospitalist is like.

A. I work for CarePoint Health as a hospitalist at Wesley Medical Center, and I absolutely love my job! No two days are the same. I work a majority of day shifts, but also a fair number of nights. The average day involves rounds on patients, family meetings, discussions with consultants, and discharges and admissions. I have met so many amazing people along the way, and have made many lifelong friends. The Wesley gift shop keeps me fueled

with coffee so I can keep up with the rapid pace of my job. It is literally impossible to be bored as a hospitalist. And every day I learn something (usually somethings!) new. I could not ask for a more perfect job. And I work with the most amazing group of clinicians.

Q. How do you juggle being the mom of four kids while living such a busy life professionally?

A. Being a mom is hands down the best job I have ever had. I have four kids ages 3, 5, 6 and 8, and they are easily my favorite people in the world. I am blessed to have a very supportive husband who has recently transitioned to being a stay-at-home dad, which makes it possible for me to work long hours doing what I love. Our lifestyle is pretty unconventional, but our kids are happy and healthy and we make it work. Work days are filled with FaceTime bedtime stories and dinner dates in the parking lot on night shifts. I can always count on my husband to pack up the kids on a whim to come visit me for ice cream or much-needed coffee. We make the most of our days off, and can turn any outing into an adventure.

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Written by Amy Palser

‘The Most Incredible Thing’

Taylor Kelly of Bel Aire is a loving wife, the mother of a darling 4 year old and a successful business owner. The last thing she looks like is a drug addict — but for 16 months, her life was controlled by fentanyl. It was a secret she kept from husband Trevor and her family and friends until checking herself into treatment earlier this year.

“Until being on this side and looking back on it, I never even knew how much time and energy and everything was spent on it. Everything revolved around the addiction,” she said. “I probably thought I was a good mom and wife; I was not. Even if I was sitting there with my husband and son, my mind was thinking about the drugs: How am I going to get away to meet this person? How am I going to get money for it?”

Seven years ago, Taylor’s doctor prescribed pain medication for her serious back pain. She followed the pain management program faithfully for years without abuse, but that changed two years ago when her father passed away unexpectedly. Not knowing how to handle her grief, she started misusing her prescription.

“I started supplementing with other pills; I went through them really fast and started buying them off the street. I didn’t know that all that time I was getting fentanyl,” she said. “I would Google the imprint on the pill and it would look just like what was on the web page. I was thinking, OK, we’re good.”

While fentanyl can be prescribed for pain, it’s also made illegally, and often pressed into pills that look like real prescription opioids. It’s cheap, easy to add to other drugs (including those that appear to be prescription pain pills) and extremely addictive, making it a dealer’s dream. The DEA reports that more than 1 in 4 pills purchased off the street are laced with fentanyl — and only two salt-sized grains of fentanyl can kill someone. Taylor says it was by the grace of God that she never overdosed after taking street-purchased fentanyl.

The Push She Needed

Sixteen months into severe addiction, Taylor opened up to a friend and former addict who worked at Bel Aire Recovery Center, and over time started to entertain the idea of treatment. Finally Taylor got the push she needed when she was offered her dream job as a transaction coordinator at At Home Wichita Real Estate. While she could pull herself together for an hourlong interview, she knew she couldn’t handle a full-time, mentally demanding job.

After a lot of prayer, Taylor confessed to her new boss and told him she needed to go to treatment. “His reaction was exactly what I needed in that moment: fully supportive, no judgment.

He assured me that my position would be there when I was ready.”

Taylor checked into the Bel Aire center February 10, 2022. Thirty-five days later, she had her life back — as well as new coping mechanisms and a group of lifelong friends. She is on Suboxone maintenance with Dr. Greg Lakin at Center for Change, and said Suboxone not only curbs her cravings for opioids, but has even helped with her back pain. She also started her own company, Taylor Made Transactions, providing transaction management to real estate agents across Wichita.

Taylor had wondered if she would ever have the clarity of mind that she had before drugs, and was overjoyed that her brain could function again without the ever-present fog. She encourages anyone who is considering treatment to take the leap. “It’s just freed up so much time and space in my brain to give to my husband, to nurture our marriage, to be the mom I always wanted to be, to operate a business. It’s just been the most incredible thing.”

Taylor Kelly with son Declan

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Fresh on the Scene

SPLURGE! Welcomes New Businesses and Happenings to Wichita

Written by Karen Long

BChic Bar & Grill

Afro Cuisine

Wichita foodies just got a whole new continent to explore. In August Beatrice and Chico Adem launched their new restaurant, BChic Bar & Grill Afro Cuisine at 6600 W. Central Ave. Their grand opening was “fabulous and busy,” according to Beatrice, and the public’s reaction was “full of excitement and curiosity, I must say.”

Gustatory tourists can enjoy African favorites such as egusi soup with pounded yam fufu; bacon-wrapped shrimp; suya (kebabs) with beef, pork, lamb or goat; jollof rice; coconut rice with tomato stew and much more. Pair these authentic entrees with breads such as puff puffs, mandazi (African donuts) or chapati flat bread, plus a lychee fruit juice or DG Genuine Jamaican soft drink.

Cooking is something of a family passion, Beatrice said. “Chico and I love to cook and eat good savory foods – from our mothers’ kitchens as well.” According to the BChic website, Beatrice’s mother and aunts were restaurant owners in her native Cameroon, and many of BChic’s sauces and recipes are contributions from Beatrice’s sister, Franka Bih Forchu, who graduated from the Art Institute of Houston’s culinary studies program.

It’s easy to imagine that sourcing the fresh ingredients and spices the Adems demand for their African cuisine could be challenging from the heartland of Kansas, but Beatrice said: “Not really, if we keep an eye on our inventory to reorder on time. Believe it or not, a majority of our ingredients come from our local grocery stores.” That’s good news for Wichitans who may want to try their hand at whipping up a taste of Africa in their own kitchens – the Adems have plans for a cookbook, with the title to be announced soon.

BChic also features a full bar, music, events and “Build Your Plate Sundays” once a month. There are kid’s meals, plus vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, noon–10 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m.–2 a.m.; Saturday, noon–2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Photography by Michael Carroll Jr.

Chicken Bites

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Fans of sports, food and fun lined up outside the newest restaurant in New Market Square in August, to welcome the long-awaited Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Some city officials even joined in the grand opening revelry, according to franchise owner, native Wichitan, and former K-State football star Jamie Rheem, CEO of 3PRG Management. “We are incredibly humbled by the support the Wichita community has shown us and our Walk-On’s team,” he said in an email.

It’s the combo we didn’t know we needed: from-scratch Cajun cuisine served in a game-day atmosphere. A rockin’ tailgate party requires fresh air and beer to set the tone, and Walk-On’s boasts plenty of both, with 44 beers on tap, garage doors that can be cranked opened during fine weather, and a palatial patio that seats 120.

While watching a game playing on one of 90 TV screens, guests can order from a deep menu. There are classic Cajun seafood options like duck and andouille gumbo, and crawfish étouffée, plus sandwiches, poboys and hand-pattied burgers, fresh salads, surf-and-turf options – “and of course, let’s not forget the Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding,” Rheem said, mentioning just one of six desserts, a list that also includes milkshakes and beignets, a Louisiana classic. Everything is prepared in the from-scratch kitchen. “When you order those sweet and salty fried pickle chips or that delicious fried jumbo shrimp,” Rheem said, “they are hand-battered and fried up right then and there, so it’s hot and fresh when it hits your table.”

Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Rebekah’s Lounge

Where someone else might have seen just an empty office space adjacent to Odd Fellow Hall, the owners of the historical event venue in Delano saw an opportunity to return the space to its former glory. Recently they unveiled Rebekah’s Lounge, a sumptuous cigar and cocktail lounge “equipped with large windows, a hood exhaust system, chandelier lighting, rustic lounge furniture, a record player with surround sound, a large TV, and a full cocktail bar,” according to operations manager Cody Lonergan.

The original entryway, where guests in the past century slipped off their gloves to enjoy refreshments before an event, is now host to small concerts, engagement parties, corporate seminars, a cigar lounge at a wedding reception, or just a great place to relax and enjoy a drink.

As well as being a venue for hire, either on its own or in conjunction with the main ballroom, Lonergan and his fellow manager, Jimmy Vo, will periodically announce spontaneous “Odd Nights” in Rebekah’s Lounge when they open to the public, mainly on weeknights in between booked events.

“These nights will range from tasting menus, singer/songwriter features, poetry nights, wine and liquor discussions, vinyl records – and whatever else we decide to dream up,” says Lonergan. “Some of these nights will be by reservation only and others will be open to capacity.”

Rebekah’s Lounge is a natural extension of the vision that Lonergan and Vo have for Odd Fellow Hall: “There is so much talent in this town,” Lonergan explains, “so when we were presented with the opportunity of a 1911 ballroom outfitted with a full commercial kitchen and two beautiful bars, we wanted to be not only an event space, but also a platform to present that talent as frequently and uniquely as possible.”

The complete schedule and tickets for both Rebekah’s Lounge and Odd Fellow Hall can be found at oddfellowhall.com or by following their socials: @oddfellowict.

Louisiana Combo

Photography courtesy Walk-On’s

Photography by Darrin Hackney

what is style, really?

Written by Lauren “Elle” Mercado

How Societal and Cultural Climates Influence

Fashion Today

Lauren “Elle” Mercado is a stylist and owner of Handpicked Rentals. Reach her at stylebyelle.com.

Last month I wrote about fall’s exciting and bold colors based on the Pantone Color Institute’s choices for fall. This month, buckle in for a deep dive on the actual inner workings of the fashion industry, how the Pantone Institute chooses its colors for the season, and how trends get started in the first place. Fashion trends reflect societal changes and cultural values. The relationship between fashion and society isn’t a new concept, though. Many historical events shaped the direction of fashion. For example, the once controversial miniskirt was born out of the feminist movement in the 1960s. Women wore the miniskirt in protest. A trend was introduced, and wearing one showed your support and alignment with the cause.

Then why did Pantone choose bright and bold colors for fall if, indeed, fashion is inspired by societal and cultural shifts? In a press release Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said:

“Colors for Autumn/Winter 2022/2023 contrast our competing desires for calm and comfort with energy-boosting vitality through a range of restful and restorative colors, in tandem with exuberant tones. As we move forward into an environment filled with contradiction, hues for Autumn/Winter 2022/2023 enable consumers to move fluidly between a range of contrasting shades, allowing them to spontaneously express who they are and how they feel on any given day.”

This season, fashion is about being free from outdated sartorial faux pas. Fluidity, contrast and expression align with the cultural climate today. Young shoppers demand transparency, representation, diversity and eco-consciousness from the industry. In the end, the reasoning behind Pantone’s colors is to express the social climate, proving that fashion and culture do work together.

Trends are an essential pillar of fashion but are meant to inspire, not dictate. The key to style is being aware of the trends, but making them your own. Wear what you want and unapologetically express yourself – maybe even reaching for bold hues like pink, orange and yellow in the fall!

October’s Fashion Shoot

It was an honor to shoot this month’s fashion section at the elegant Haras de Vess Dressage Stables in northeast Wichita. It was the perfect place to show off Western-themed fashions apropos for the upcoming Wichita Cattle Baron’s Ball on November 12 at the B-29 Doc Hangar.

Guests of the ball are invited to don cowboy boots and hats while they country-swing to the red-dirt music of the Jason Boyd Band – all while raising money for the American Cancer Society. Also on the agenda are a gourmet prime-rib dinner, top-shelf drinks, a live auction, a fashion show, and a special tribute to cancer victims and survivors. Get your tickets today at cattlebaronsballwichita.org.

Dressage Fashion

Haras de Vess’ lady of the house is Whitney Vess, who spends most of her days at the stables training for dressage events across the country. In the six years that she’s been competing, she has earned bronze, silver and gold medals, and she qualified three horses for championships this year.

Dressage competition attire is a white blouse with a nearly chin-high collar, topped by a dark blazer. Competitors wear white riding breeches and kneehigh dark patent leather boots.

As for her daily uniform, Vess said she always opts for a pair of handmade Italian boots from DeNiro Boot Co., along with Lululemon leggings and a white blouse. “That’s my dress code,” she said. Blouses from Kingsland Equestrian are a favorite, as well as Hermès scarves and sweaters.

Vess’ everyday makeup look includes tinted sunscreen or a light foundation (ILIA Beauty is a favorite), blush and mascara. “For lipstick, I love nude, pale pinks and apricots.”

– SPLURGE! Staff

Vess

SPLURGE! model Kenzi Schnitker poses with a horse during the fashion shoot at Haras de Vess for this issue.

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Your Kid Could Be on Our Cover!

Gather ‘round, cute kids of all kinds! It’s time to submit photos for the annual SPLURGE! Our Cover, Your Kid contest.

The grand prize winner will be featured on the cover of the 2022 December issue of the magazine and receive a certificate for Tobie Andrews Photography. The four finalists will participate in a photo shoot and appear in the December issue.

“It’s a favorite cover for a lot of our readers,” said SPLURGE! publisher Jody Klein. “It’s so fun to work with these kids. I’m thankful that a panel of judges has to pick the winner and not me, because there are so many cute kids in Wichita!”

Here’s how to enter the free contest:

• Download the entry form at splurgemag.com, and email the completed form and a current photo of the contestant to splurgecontest@gmail.com. Entry forms can also be printed out and mailed, along with a current photo, to SPLURGE! at 12828 E. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67202.

• Single entries only (siblings must be entered separately and pictured individually.)

• Must be between the ages of 6–12. (The 2021 contest featured children ages 1–5.)

• Entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

• For complete rules and regulations, visit splurgemag.com or call the SPLURGE! office at 316.267.3678

Child Information

In my own personal health journey, when it came to food and how to eat the most healthfully, I definitely felt confused in the beginning. There is so much information thrown at us and many times it’s conflicting. Sometimes I just plain felt overwhelmed!

The biggest piece of advice is to keep it simple! Eat whole foods that are grown from the ground or come from an animal source, and cut out the processed (frozen and fast) foods with which we are inundated.

When I was introduced to the concept of counting macros (fats, carbs and proteins), it intimidated me. But I knew if I was going to see results I had never had before, I needed to do something I had never done before. Once I got the hang of it, it really was quite easy. I realized, however, there was a mindset within the culture of counting that I really was not in alignment with.

Like calorie counting, “if it fits in your macros” doesn’t take into consideration how healthy the food is that you’re choosing to fuel your body with. All calories are not created equal. Four hundred calories of bacon does not provide the same nutrients or value of food as 400 calories of salmon and veggies. Likewise, 400 calories of food from a fast food chain cannot provide the nutrition we truly need. The result is we eat much more food to actually feel satisfied – not because our body is in need of more calories, but because it needs MICRO-nutrients that processed foods do not provide.

Micronutrients are the vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytochemicals and antioxidants that are essential for good health. You don’t need a lot of these compared to macros, but if they are missing from your lifestyle, you will eventually be faced with health problems.

While we at Nourish ICT understand the reason for counting macronutrients – they’re provided on all our meals — our focus ultimately is on our ingredients. We offer tasty, convenient meals packed with whole foods that are both macro- and micronutrient balanced. We do the meal planning, the shopping, and the cooking.

You reheat and eat. Your hunger will be satiated, your taste buds will be happy, and your body will reap the benefits.

Micro vs Macro: Does This Mean I Can Eat Whatever I Want?

with Jamelah

A TASTE OF THE MASTERS WITH

MCCOY Benefitting Chef to the Shelters

Brent and Jeananne Houchen, Beth and Guy Bower, Melody Matulewic, Joe Parten

Brent Houchen, Kim and Scott Pohl

LewJene Schneider, Jo Walters, Chris Gomez, Carlisle Williams, Jim Walters

Ame and Jason Brubaker, Janet Fager

Joey and Bekah Shurtz, Kimberly and Kent Rogers

Mary Morris, Jeff Pool

Event chefs Marla, Tammie, Mike McCoy and Chaz

Donna and Bob Aldrich

Jim Walters, Lily Ashcom, Amy Scheer

Vickie and Roger Bond

Event committee

Kelsey and Jeff Torkelson

Your Kid Could Be on Our Cover!

It’s time to submit your photo for our annual kid’s cover contest!

The grand prize winner will be featured on the cover of the 2022 December issue of the magazine and receive a certificate for Tobie Andrews Photography. The four finalists will participate in a photo shoot and appear in the December issue.

Here’s how to enter the free contest:

• Download the entry form at splurgemag.com, and email the completed form and a current photo of the contestant to splurgecontest@gmail.com. Entry forms can also be printed out and mailed, along with a current photo, to SPLURGE! at 12828 E. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67202.

• Single entries only (siblings must be entered separately and pictured individually.)

• Must be between the ages of 6–12. (The 2021 contest featured children ages 1–5.)

• Entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

• For complete rules and regulations, visit splurgemag.com or call the SPLURGE! office at 316.267.3678

Dishing With the Owners of Three Local Diners

Written by Lauren Boughfman

LINDA DAVIDSON, JIMMIE’S DINER

What are your most popular menu items?

LD: That’s a hard one since we serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. Our famous Kings-X Waffle, made-to-order omelets, hand-breaded chicken-fried steaks, and our Kings-X-inspired hamburgers.

What is it about a diner that people love?

LD: Our customers always comment on the ’50s diner theme in our stores, with our waitresses in poodle skirts, guys wearing bow ties and paper soda-jerk hats, and, of course, our old fashioned soda fountain. We’ve continued the King’s commitment to good food, reasonable prices and friendly service.

Do you add things to the menu, or do you stick with old favorites?

LD: We stick with the tried-and-true menu, but do add favorites and combinations inspired by customer requests and staff, like our Joey’s Benny, Monte Cristo Omelet, Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Chicken and Waffles and Jumpin’ Jack Fries.

TIMIRIE SHIBLEY, DOO-DAH DINER

What are your most popular menu items?

TS: Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Crab Cake Benedict and Banana Bread French Toast. Our burgers caught the attention of the producers of Burgers, Brew & ’Que with Michael Symon from the Cooking Channel, and they featured us in Season 6 on an episode called Bacon Knows Best. We were the first restaurant in their six seasons that actually made our burger buns from scratch.

What is it about a diner that people love?

TS: When I think of a diner, I think more relaxed and comforting than when I think of a restaurant. Less formal. More casual. Our servers do an excellent job of making customers, new and regulars, feel special. It feels like family. And sometimes they add some sass.

Do you add things to the menu, or do you stick with old favorites?

TS: We have kept our menu very consistent over the past 10 years. We do offer a weekly lunch special available Wednesday through Friday, and then a breakfast special on Saturdays. Sunday is our allyou-can-eat brunch buffet. It’s the one day you get to take a bite of everything we offer.

KASSEM YASSINE, DELANO’S DINER

What are your most popular menu items?

KY: I would say some of the most popular items that we have on our menu would be our Delano Green Chili Breakfast Burrito, Chicken & Waffles, Cranberry Walnut Salad and our Salisbury Steak.

What is it about a diner that people love?

KY: The thing I think that people love about a diner is the feeling of home compared to corporate restaurants. It kind of feels like “Cheers” here sometimes – but without Norm. It’s nice to have a large group of regulars that we see the majority of the time on a daily basis.

Do you add things to the menu, or do you stick with old favorites?

KY: We do make changes to our menu on a consistent basis. We do however offer different daily specials and if they seem to be a hit with our guests you will see them added to our menu. A perfect example of this is our Delano Green Chili Breakfast Burrito.

What’s better than an old-fashioned diner? Whether you’re a visitor or a Wichita local, a trip to one of these diners should be on your to-do list!

Wichita’s premiere

like

never

before.

With Tim Grunhard

Former KC Chiefs Offensive Center and Author

A. Doing radio shows in KC for 20-plus years now, there’s just a lot of fun, untold stories and anecdotes about the Chiefs Kingdom. When Covid slowed life down, I thought, “I’m going to try to put these stories to paper.”

The Chiefs Kingdom is obviously a thriving organization today, but many have felt that the foundation for that kingdom was built in the 1990s under coach Marty Schottenheimer and former president and general manager Carl Peterson. Basically, I wanted to write a book about the guys on Arrowhead’s sideline at the time who helped build a foundation that helped players, such as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, lift up the Super Bowl Lombardi trophy.

Q. What is the book’s focus?

A. Working with author David Smale, we developed an outline and I contributed stories about the organization and my experiences as a player. Writing this book was a great experience, and reminded me of situations that helped me become the person that I am. My current speaking tour is about centering your life, which is a play on words because my position was an offensive center and the book is titled “View From the Center.”

Q. What parts of the book did you find hardest and easiest to write?

A. The hardest part was talking about myself personally, and how I became the person I am. I grew up with a strict father, a Chicago police officer, who held my brother and I to a different, unconventional standard. The hard times I experienced growing up were a bit more difficult to share. I enjoyed writing about how Marty and Carl built the Chiefs foundation, and particularly how they navigated the NFL draft to find the right players. And I loved talking about my teammates: Joe Montana, Derrick Thomas, Neil Smith, Rich Gannon, Dan Saleaumua, John Howe and Marcus Allen. Talking about those guys and how they influenced me, and how we came together in different situations and at different times, was the best part of this experience. Memories about the brotherhood and bonds we built at Arrowhead Stadium and in that locker room was also a favorite part. There are untold moments with players like Christian Okoye, Will Shields, and others who were integral in my development as a player and as a person that I wish could have been included in the book.

Q. Any plans for a second book?

A. Based on my own coaching experiences, I am considering writing a book about coaching young men – not only on the field, but off the field. I would like to write about how to raise, teach and cultivate young men to become great men. Not everyone is going to have the chance to run onto the field at Arrowhead, but within each community, we need to raise responsible young men – responsible for their actions, families and communities. Someday too, I’d like to possibly write technical books about the game of football, particularly about pass protection.

Mark your calendars to join Tim at his upcoming book signing on Sunday, October 23, at Walt’s Bar and Grill. This memoir is a must-have for anyone who loves football, and especially for every Chiefs fan. The book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Books are also available on Amazon.com and at timgrunhard.com.

Book Signing with Author Tim Grunhard

“View From the Center: My Football Life and the Rebirth of Chiefs Kingdom”

Sunday, October 23, 3 p.m.

Walt’s Bar & Grill 7732 E. Central

Q. What inspired you to write your new book, “View From the Center: My Football Life and the Rebirth of Chiefs Kingdom”?

Written by Julie Underwood Burton

EAGLE SCOUTS IN ACTION

Eagle Scout Class of 1988

The image of a soaring eagle has been a hallmark of sorts for Chris Snyder, the director of information technology and security for the Industry and Defense Programs at Wichita State University. The Wichita native ended his career in the Boy Scouts at age 18 with the rank of Eagle; two years ago he ended his career in the Kansas Air National Guard with the rank of colonel.

“It was kind of fitting that my last military rank was represented by an eagle,” he said. In fact, there are many similarities between Snyder’s Scouting career and his adult endeavors. The two almost seem to be a reflection of one another.

Snyder took his first airplane ride during a Scout camping trip, fueling his desire to fly one day. While a depth perception anomaly kept him from flying professionally, he spent his career around planes in the Air National Guard. He also volunteers for the Kansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, flies recreationally, is a Wagonmaster and volunteers for his church, River Community.

As a Boy Scout, planning campouts, serving as senior patrol leader and leading a team for his Eagle Scout project gave Snyder experience in project management, leadership and group organization – all things he has used throughout his career. “I attribute Boy Scouts to making me the leader I’ve become; it was the foundation for everything.”

He joined Troop 542 at Holy Cross Lutheran after they recruited at his elementary school. He loved the once-a-month campouts – and especially the lengthier trips that came as he got older. “My favorite campout was when our Scoutmaster, Dave Newton, arranged to have us flown into the Great Lakes in sea planes,” he recalled.

“It wasn’t an established campsite, but it was close enough to a resort lodge to have canoes positioned there and waiting for us. We camped there for 10 days.”

He credits the Boy Scouts for his firm foundation. “Without that foundation I don’t think I would have been as successful.”

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!

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

THE FLINT HILLS GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY

Chris Snyder

LORI’S

OPENING Augusta

Lori’s EmporiYum Staff

Mary Arredondo, Lori Heppler, Trenton Arredondo

Danika Jackson, Claire Brown, Brandy Jackson

Jessica and Kyle Bourget

Jake Bishop, Lori Heppler, Dylan and Jacob Tretbar

Curtis and Ruth Ann Dunning Alchemy Coffee Werks

Delilah, Jordan, Kelsey and Angie Shalimar with Lori Heppler

Jolene Heinert, Samantha Berger

Mindy Clements

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Virginia Kellogg, Chrissy Turner, Rebecca Magee, Susan Kellogg

All the Color and Character of the Season

Fall has reached Wichita once more! The air is crisper, the trees are beginning their slow transformation, and going outside is actually an enjoyable event. The arrival of autumn brings a sense of relief and joy, and there are many ways to celebrate in the Wichita area.

Written by Alexis Evans

Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

Meadowlark Farm, Rose Hill

The perfect location for some wholesome family fun, Meadowlark delivers some of the best local year-round fruit picking, as well as a seasonal pumpkin patch with a variety of pumpkins. With live music and drinks for the adults, as well as plenty of options for kid-friendly activities, this is the perfect weekend family adventure. Open Wednesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Entry is $2.50 per person for ages 13 and older. Visit themeadowlarkfarm.com

Applejack Pumpkin Patch, Augusta

Applejack Pumpkin Patch offers all the picture-perfect fall moments, with a specialty pumpkin patch and corn maze, as well as a petting zoo, “The Gourdinator,” and much more. Open from the last full weekend of September through Halloween, admission is $12 per person for a day full of fun. Visit applejackpumpkinpatch.com.

Cedar Creek Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Maize

Make time in your busy fall schedule for this Maize pumpkin patch. With a corn maze, pumpkin patch, fire pit, barrel train, pony rides, petting zoo – and of course Instagram-worthy photo ops, this adorable little farm will make the whole family happy. Party and group packages are available, but everyday admission is $12 for 2 years and older September 24-October 30. Visit cedarcreekict.com.

Illustrations by Elyse Schwertfeger

Klausmeyer Dairy Farm Tours & Pumpkin Patch, Clearwater

This family-owned farm is continuing to grow and add lots of fun new fall attractions, including a pumpkin patch and corn maze, as well as a petting zoo, a “Barn of Fear,” and a variety of kid-friendly areas. Additional fees apply for some activities, but come ready to spend a perfect fall day at Klausmeyer Dairy Farm. Admission: $10 per person on weekends, $8 per person on weekdays, various hours available at the website. Visit klausmeyerdairyfarms.com.

Walter’s Pumpkin Patch, Burns

Cited as “The Wichita Area’s Favorite Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Fun!” this idyllic farm hosts some “spook-tacular” events and an exciting Pumpkinfest. With delicious food and entertainment, as well as the usual exciting fall attractions, including a pumpkin patch and corn maze, Wichitans flock to Walter’s Pumpkin Patch. Various admission packages available at the website. Visit thewaltersfarm.com.

Wicked Island, OJ Watson Park

According to the Wicked Island website, “The Campbells have been haunting Wichita and its surrounding areas since 2012. We offer an ever-changing treacherous walk through a wooded area where your nightmares become a reality.” This exciting and spooky walk through OJ Watson Park is a fun twist on the classic haunted house, perfect for thrill-seekers. Visit the website for ticket and admission hours. Visit wickedwoodswichita.com.

Echoes of Fear, Cowtown

Cowtown’s super scary Halloween party is back once more, featuring the usual haunted house, drink and food specials, and live music. For teens and adults, this event is an excellent way to dress up and get out of your comfort zone. Visit the website for dates, rules, and admission details. For more info find the Echoes of Fear Facebook event page.

Field of Screams

CAUTION: Not for the faint of heart, the Field of Screams haunted corn field is the terrifying and thrilling Kansas take on a haunted house, in which visitors are chased and tormented by ‘murderous” carnival clowns, rumored members of the Spurlock clan. The daring are open to visit the haunted corn field on weekends starting September 23 through October 31. Visit the website for the chilling origin story as well as admission information. Visit scaryprairiepines.com.

More and more churches have adopted a yearly trunk or treat in which church members will dress up and decorate the trunks of their cars, then hand out candy to both children from the church and those in the surrounding community. This is a fun and safe way for parents to take their kids trick or treating, and it has become more and more popular each year. Below is a list of churches offering a trunk or treat event.

Immanuel Baptist Church 1415 S. Topeka October 28, 6 p.m. St Joseph Catholic Church 139 S. Milwood October 29, 6 p.m.

Wichita First Church of the Nazarene 400 E. Kellogg October 30, 3 p.m.

ICT Bloktoberfest, Wichita Union Station

“Raise a pint and celebrate!” Nothing like an Oktoberfest to get you into the autumn spirit, and ICT Bloktoberfest is simply the perfect place to start. Visit Union Station transformed into a biergarten, and check out the excellent selection of live music, food, games, and lots and lots of bier. Free to attend, be sure to visit the website to find additional activities and entry fees. Visit ictbloktoberfest.com.

Tanganyika, Goddard

Each Saturday in October, Tanganyika Wildlife Park is hosting “Pumpkins at the Park,” an event that offers fun for every member of the family. Most events are free with the price of admission, and the event includes escape rooms, kids’ games, bounce houses, laser tag, hayrides and much more. Make sure to visit the website to plan your next family Halloween adventure. Admission: $20–$35, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Visit pumpkinsatthepark.com.

Arkalalah

Head down to Ark City for the 90th annual Arktoberfest. Scheduled for October 26–29, this fun annual event promises a high-activity weekend with a 3v3 basketball tournament, cornhole, dodgeball, exhibits, movies, music, carnival, food and more – enough to tempt all for a fun-filled weekend. Be sure to visit the website as events are scheduled. Visit arkalalah.com.

A quiet, peaceful walk through the fall foliage is exactly what many are looking for. Luckily, Wichita has some beautiful parks and trails in which you can do just that. Make sure to visit each one for some gorgeous autumn reds, yellows and oranges.

Botanica’s Woodland Walk Chisholm Creek Park and trails College Hill Park Museums on the River

Red Bud Trail

Riverside Park Sedgwick County Park

It is impossible to deny that autumn is a highly anticipated season. No matter your feelings on fall, whether you could do without or cannot live without, there is something for just about everyone!

Wine and Spirits With the Good Life Guy

Pinot Noir: the Perfect Fall Wine

Pinot noir, the grape that winemakers love to hate! The thin skins and tight clusters on the vine often preclude even ripening, and can also allow mold to grow. While somewhat difficult to consistently produce at high quality, the effort is worth it, and is evident in the many premium-quality pinots produced all over the wine world.

Pinot noir has deep roots in France, where it is the primary red grape of Burgundy. Some of the most sought after and expensive wines prized by collectors come from Burgundy. 2018 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand Cru is currently offered on wine.com for $8,000. Probably not a wine for a school night!

Fear not, there are so many great choices at much more affordable price points. Pinot noir is produced in many global wine regions, most of them in cooler climates. My recommendations are all from the West Coast of the USA, and are all made by producers who have shown great skill and consistency in making high-quality pinot at affordable prices.

2017 Brutocao Cellars, Mendocino California, $25

This single-vineyard pinot noir is grown in the warm days and foggy evenings of the Anderson Valley; it opens with aromas of cinnamon and sandalwood. Dark red fruit enters, leading to cinnamon-stick notes in the mid palate and a long, dried fig finish.

Aged 18 months, 100% French oak. ABV 13.5%, WE 93

2019 Morgan Winery Twelve Clones, Santa Lucia Highlands – Monterey, California, $36

This wine is 85 percent Garganega and 15 percent Trebbiano fermented in stainless, no oak or malolactic fermentation. It is a brilliant straw yellow color with greenish hints. The delicate nose is reminiscent of almond blossoms and marzipan. Good depth of fruit on the palate, with green apple, lime zest, citrus blossom and unripe pear, nicely balanced by a zingy acidity that enhances its long length.

Aged nine months in French oak, 33% new. ABV 14.5%, TP 95, WE 94

2018 Elouan Winery, Oregon, $25

Dark ruby red in color, this wine opens up with aromas of dark cherry, persimmon, dark chocolate and sweet pipe tobacco. The palate is rich, robust and well-balanced, with solid structure and intense flavors of bing cherry, cocoa, candied cranberry and boysenberry. Superb depth and concentration complement rich tannins and lead into a smooth, medium finish.

Aged 10 months in a mix of new and seasoned French oak. ABV 13.7% TP 92

All of these wines are varietally correct, beautifully aromatic, and offer the soft, plush mouthfeel that makes pinot noir such a lovely wine. These wines are perfect with an array of different food. One of my favorite pairings is with cheese. A light-bodied red wine like pinot noir is best paired with semi-soft cheeses such as gruyère, Comté, Emmental and young Gouda.

When it comes to main course pairings, again there are many perfect matches. Try any of these wines with grilled salmon. Pinot is also a good match for roast leg of lamb or something as simple as Julia Child’s roast chicken.

All of my recommendations are readily available and, as you can see, at various price points to meet most any wine budget. I hope you’ll usher in the season with some fine pinot noir and bring family and friends together at the dinner table to enjoy The Good Life!

2020 Angeline, California, $11

Produced by Martin Ray Vineyards, this wine shows light red color with vivid aromatic notes of candied cranberry, raspberry, dark cherry, cola, toasted oak and earthy backbone with smooth tannins. Medium body with lively acidity and a flavorful, crunchy finish. A fine example of pinot noir for the money!

ABV 13.8%, JS 91

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AFTERSHOCKS GAME AT THE BASKETBALL

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Kaylor Nelssen, Trevor Scheikofsky

The Avalos family

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2022

Some of the nation’s best water skiers competed in the America’s Cup Invitational at Mystic Lakes Ski Club in Maize. The competition was the highlight of the weeklong 2022 Goode Water Ski National Championships. Under stadium lights, skiers of all ages – including kids! –competed in slalom, trick and jump categories. Mystic Lakes has worldrecord capability water ski lakes and is a favorite for water skiers competing in the championship circuit.

Mystic Lakes Ski Club

Matt and Becca McMillan, Kristin and Nate Robertson

Aaron and Kristin Ewertz, David and Diane Faber

Kristi Clark, Amy Heinrich

Pro jumpers Brett Stackpole, Jon Leutz

Jody and Terry Klein, Shirley and Gary Austerman

Scott and Belinda Miller, Jimmy and Sarah Wallis, Missy and Joe Surmeier

Andrea and Jason McDonald, Kevin Ornias, Iris Huff, Dan Warner, Bruno Umeadi

Nate Robertson, Trey Britt, Jeff LaRoche, Blake Blasi, Marc Newbauer

Ashley and Nick Blasi, Zach Fugate, Bryan Frye

Lori and Josh Howell, Zane and Jenni Ehling

Delaina and Dennis Downes

New Mental Health Resource

From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Did you know that two in five Kansans experience mental illness in any given year, and 62 percent of Kansas youth have experienced a major depressive episode? These statistics are alarming and should cause us to stop and take stock of ourselves and those around us. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) wants you to know that it’s okay to not feel like yourself, and we are here to help. BCBSKS is proud to offer MiResource, a free, unique tool to help address the mental health care needs of all Kansans.

MiResource is an online mental health provider referral service. It is unique, as it allows users to filter by specific patient needs such as preferred payment method, location, language, availability, conditions treated and much more. BCBSKS is offering this product with mental health providers across the state to address the need for Kansans to easily find mental health support that best fits their needs.

MiResource’s foundation comes from the heart, and its mission aligns with the commitment of its co-founders, Mackenzie Drazan and Gabriela Asturias. Mackenzie experienced the death of her sister by suicide and Gabriela experienced her own overwhelming anxiety during college. Each made commitments to dedicate their lives to helping people connect to the right mental health care, at the right time in the right way. BCBSKS is thrilled to be able to offer this free resource to all Kansans.

Finding the Right Care for You

Every person struggles with their mental health at some point in their lives. Using coping strategies that you’ve developed over time or talking with people you trust can often help you get over the hurdles you face in life. At times these just may not feel like enough. Many people seek out the help of a professional when their ability to cope has been overwhelmed or they want a fresh perspective. If you are spending a lot of time dealing with an issue or it’s significantly interfering with some part of your life, it may be time to seek out help.

A good place to start is to consider your specific needs and priorities. Think about what you hope to get out of your experience? Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

• Does the provider have experience working with issues like mine?

• Is it important that the provider share similar cultural identities to me, such as race, gender or spirituality?

• Can the provider accommodate my mobility needs, such as having an elevator or first-floor access with no-step entry?

• Does the provider speak the language(s) I feel most comfortable speaking when I express my emotions?

• Is the provider available when I am?

With MiResource, you can use filters to find providers who match your answers to the above questions, and you can obtain help from those who specialize in:

• Grief or loss

• Trauma

• Sexual or gender identity

• Obsessive compulsive disorder

• Abuse

• Burnout

• Phobias

• And more Ultimately, the provider who is right for you is someone who feels trustworthy and who is well-equipped to help you meet your needs.

For more information on MiResource, or to get started with your search today, please visit www.bcbsks.miresource.com.

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Bruce Bachelor, Chris Carter, Ron Carter, Doug Schroeder

Nemaha County Sheriff’s Department

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Salina Police Department

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Lyons Police Department

Mark Hinkle, Chris Tuohey, Kelly McElroy, Mark Koenigsman

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Locally Owned Pella Windows & Doors of Wichita

Another strategic decision for Pella Kansas will certainly have a positive impact on Wichita when the company again relocates its headquarters this month to their new 56,000 square-foot building in east Wichita, within the Webb Industrial Park. The new building not only houses administrative staff and includes meeting rooms – the facility now provides 42,000 square feet of warehouse space equipped with modern dock facilities to allow more trucks to handle increased volume of product efficiently and safely, thanks to advances in automation and mechanical technology.

The new front-facing customer showroom occupies over 2,000 square feet of the building and is designed to appear and function similar to the Apple Store concept. The lines of the store are described as clean, and the layout of the showroom will display all Pella products, both in physical form and virtually. Modern audiovisual tools will allow potential customers to see how their house will look with new windows and doors, including technology that can visually shift product ideas and examples between different colors and styles.

“At Pella, we understand that buying windows or doors is not a small commitment, and one of the things we emphasize is we know this is not an impulse buy,” Knight adds. “We want our customers to feel comfortable about how transformative this process can be, including how this investment increases the enjoyment and value of their home and how tremendous energy savings are gained.”

Continues to Make Big Moves in Wichita

Written by Julie Underwood Burton

Since 1958, U.S-based manufacturer and innovator Pella Windows & Doors has been serving homeowners, contractors, architects and planners in greater Kansas through a locally owned distributor, retailer and installer, Pella Kansas – now with six showrooms across the state. John Noel became the new owner and CEO in 2015. A former Marine aviator, he was raised in a second-generation Pella family where he worked the warehouse in Omaha and installed windows over the summers. Noel immediately made a strategic move that following year by moving Pella’s headquarters from Hutchinson to downtown Wichita.

As the jewel of greater Kansas, Wichita has been at the heart of the company’s commitment to the community. Just last year, throughout Kansas, the number of staff employed by Pella nearly doubled, growing from 45 to 70 employees. Pella’s warehouse and administrative staff are all based in Wichita.

The company’s commitment to the community is impressive: “Wichita is an interesting community because it has a strong local presence,” states president Jim Knight. “While Pella is a national brand with its headquarters just two states away, we really do try to emphasize that connection to the community by sponsoring local events and being involved in local non-profits such as the Ronald McDonald House, Music Theatre Wichita and Habitat for Humanity.”

To celebrate the move, during the first month homeowners are encouraged to come by and spin the Pella Wheel for prizes including 20-percent-off savings; buy two, get one free window; and other prizes. Schedule a free consultation by November 23 and get your quote by December 17 to register to win a full home window giveaway.

Pella Windows & Doors of Kansas is proud to call Wichita home and to serve the surrounding communities of Valley Center, Bel Aire, Andover, Derby and Mulvane, as well as all of greater Kansas. For your free consultation or for more details, call 316.686.6900 or visit pellaks.com.

Where to Find Them

Pella Windows & Doors of Wichita (new location)

Webb Industrial Park 4055 N. Toben · Wichita, KS 67226 316.686.6900 · pellaks.com

Pella Windows and Doors Replacement Sales team, covering all of Kansas

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By Nahid Holmes | Design Source Interiors

We have all heard so much when it comes to inflation and felt the squeeze The price of homes, cars, groceries it’s all up As you might have heard in the news, in an effort to slow inflation and rising costs, the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates Their theory seems to be working but because of these increases, car loan rates, mortgage rates and credit card rates have all risen as well Sounds like more bad news, but there is a silver lining to all of this! Let me explain

Financial institutions have the opportunity to invest in things like certificates, treasury b ills, bonds, etc In a nutshell, we can take the money our members have on deposit, pool it together and invest in things not readily available to the standard consumer Rates being paid on these types of investments have also risen This means that, right now, financial institutions have the ability to earn more on the funds they have available to invest.

This is where being a member of White Eagle Credi t Union is an advantage. Your credit union is financially strong White Eagle Credit Union has been blessed to have available funds to make these types of investments and we are beginning to earn more investment income

Deposit rates have been historically low for several years Some of you might remember the glory days of the 1980s and others of you might think that what we ve experienced the past severa l years is normal Regardless of your perspective, it is refreshing to see deposit rates beginning to head north

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