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SPLURGE! MAGAZINE | VOL. 15, ISSUE 8 — AUGUST 2020

CASSIE JO CRAIG, CARVING NEW PATHS

This 2008 Maize High School grad has carved a path to Hollywood by being true to herself — all of her selves. The singer, stunt woman and American Ninja Warrior is also a graphic designer and facial mask seamstress.

GET TO KNOW DR. GAROLD MINNS

Meet the Sedgwick County health officer, Dr. Garold Minns, board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease and Dean of the KU School of Medicine-Wichita.

GM CLOTHESHORSE CELEBRATES 35 YEARS

Gay Muenchrath, owner of GM Clotheshorse, reflects on 35 years of bringing Wichita women unique formal wear, casual wear, jewelry and accessories — and what comes next.

REIMAGINING AUTUMN EVENTS

Fall favorite events such as Autumn & Art, The Wichita Open and PedalFest are coming soon. While they’ll look different this year, organizers are working hard to make them fun and bring the community together.

JAYLYN AGNEW, DRIVING FOR THE DREAM

This three-sport star at Andover High went on to an outstanding basketball career at Creighton University. Now her drive to keep getting better has landed her a spot on the WNBA team, the Atlanta Dream.

ON THE COVER: CASSIE JO CRAIG PHOTO: TOBIE ANDREWS PHOTOGRAPHY CLOTHING: THE LBD, ETC. HAIR AND MAKE-UP: SASHA “PINKY” ANDREWS

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28 — FLOWER POWER

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Cassie Jo Craig (bottom) gives China McClain a lift.

Cassie Jo Craig during filming of a commercial.

MEET CASSIE JO CRAIG, SINGER, STUNT WOMAN AND AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR Growing up in Wichita, Cassie Jo Craig never limited herself to just one

woman means. In the film industry’s pursuit to be more inclusive, Craig

interest or talent. She took karate and gymnastics, ran track, sang in

said there are more and more roles for Black women, and therefore more

choir, did competitive cheerleading and interned as a graphic artist. All

dreams to dream for young Black girls in America.

of this made for an exciting, albeit very busy, school career. “Going from thing to thing, I basically lived out of my car in high school,” recalled the

“Growing up, I never saw me on TV. I never saw anyone who looked like

2008 Maize High School grad. “The only thing I ever got in trouble for was

me or anyone who made it seem like I could achieve these things,” she

having the messiest car ever.”

said. “So it feels really cool to double for China as a Black female superhero — to show that it’s possible, especially for the little girls in the

Today, the 30-year-old Craig’s many talents have landed her success in

Midwest and in Wichita who feel they can’t dream that way. Maybe what I

Hollywood — and true to form, her achievements are in several very dif-

do will make them think, ‘Maybe I can do this crazy thing I’ve never seen

ferent genres. Craig is a stunt double on multiple TV series, acts in com-

anyone do,’ and maybe dream a little bit bigger, whether it’s to be an

mercials, and writes and records music. The daughter of Eddie Craig and

actress or a stunt woman or a marine biologist. It feels good to make a

Sherri and Greg Lakin, all of Wichita, Craig spent July in Wichita while the

little bit of a way.”

film and TV industry halted production due to Covid-19. She splits her time between LA and Atlanta.

Craig said that although the last few months have been difficult and disjointed, she feels some cohesion between her success in the film

Currently, Craig is a stunt double for one of the lead actors in the super-

industry and the racism issue in America. With a Black father (who was

hero drama series “Black Lightning,” which has had three seasons since

a corrections officer) and a white mother, she said she has a difficult but

premiering on The CW in January 2018. The show follows the story of

powerful vantage point. “I think it’s important for the Black community

DC Comics superhero Black Lightning, who comes out of retirement to

to keep having these conversations and stay vigilant, even when we run

fight the good fight along with his two superhero daughters. Craig is the

out of patience,” she said. “And I need for my white side to know that

stunt double for China Anne McClain, who plays daughter Jennifer and

white privilege does exist, and it’s not a negative term; systemic racism is

her superhero alter ego Lightning.

real but you’re never going to personally feel it, and the sooner you get there, the sooner we can move forward with a solution together. I think

The series’ fourth season is set to premiere in January 2021, although film-

it’s worth having these conversations. I’m in this unique position where

ing that was set for July has been delayed due to Covid-19. Craig hopes

it’s a privilege in itself to be both races, I think.”

filming, which takes place in Atlanta, will resume by the end of the year.

CARVING NEW PATHS

“It’s such an incredible feeling to help create this incredibly strong

Being true to herself and her talents has been a hallmark of Craig’s life.

female character,” Craig said. While getting such a cool job is a reward in

Dad Eddie owned a dojo, so she started taking karate at age 4 and added

itself, Craig said she looks at the big picture of what being a Black stunt

gymnastics classes at age 6, to the tune of 20 hours a week in the gym.

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“I was always running around and jumping off of things,” she said. But while she was a natural athlete, she also loved the performing arts as well as graphic arts, and managed to do all of them in school. She attended Wichita State University and was on the track and cheer teams. She won four conference championships in track and won the pole vault state title her junior and senior years. With a degree in electronic media, Craig landed a job at software company PK Technology in Wichita after graduation. But then Kacy Catanzaro happened. Catanzaro was the first woman to qualify for the finals of the TV show “American Ninja Warrior” in 2014. Over the next 24 hours, Craig’s friends plastered Craig’s Facebook page with videos of Catanzaro’s performance alongside messages like, “She is so much like you!” and “You

China McClain (left) with Cassie Jo Craig.

could totally do this!” Buoyed by the encouraging messages, Craig submitted an application video to “American Ninja Warrior” in January 2015, got accepted, and by April was filming Season 7 of the show in Kansas City. “I made it to the obstacle right before the last obstacle,” Craig said. Once she tasted “American Ninja Warrior,” she wanted more, so she moved to L.A. in 2017 where she could train at a ninja gym and pursue music. Her Wichita boss let her work remotely, so she rented a loft apartment and for a year did graphic design from her home office, worked out and trained. Before long she had an acting agent and started going to auditions. The first gig she landed was for an Apple commercial. “They needed someone who could do parkour and they

Cassie Jo Craig at age 4.

Cassie Jo Craig (right) with actress China McClain (center) and fellow Maize grad and stunt woman Diandra (Milner) Stoddard.

liked the braids in my hair,” she said. Meanwhile, a high school friend working in Hollywood contacted Craig about an opportunity as a stunt double, and she got the job. Since then, Craig has done stunt work on the TV series “Station 19,” “Games People Play,” “Dollface,” “Marvel’s Runaways” and “Boomerang.” She also appeared on seasons 8 and 9 of “American Ninja Warrior” and seasons 1, 2 and 3 of spinoff “Team Ninja Warrior.” As for her music, Craig said she has written and recorded over 40 songs and hopes to release some of them in the next month. You can hear her featured on two songs by other artists: Josh Sallee’s “Pressure” and Freddie Gibbs’ “Diamonds 2.” The pause in TV and film production has brought one more of Craig’s talents to the surface — sewing. “I have asthma so I made some masks for myself because my grandmother taught me to sew. Then I started an Etsy store for masks and now I sew like 12 to 14 hours a day. That’s how I’ve been paying my bills for the last few months.” You can find her masks at CustomMaskShop on Etsy. Craig says all of her endeavors come from the same place: a curiosity inside of her. “In a way they all feel like the same thing, whether it’s visual art, writing, music, athletics. This is what my brain does and it has always worked that way.”

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GET TO KNOW

Dr. Garold Minns

DOCTOR, EDUCATOR AND FAMILY MAN

When Dr. Garold Minns speaks, Wichitans

“somewhat like detective work. I like to learn

side. He is a hobbyist in leather work and

would be wise to listen. As Covid-19 has

new things, and there are elements that we’ll

leather stamping on wallets, purses and belts.

disrupted daily life in Kansas and across

never fully understand.”

the globe, Minns, health officer for Sedgwick

accomplished

doctor

and

educator,

County, has become the locally trusted voice

Since 2009, Minns has served as Sedgwick

Minns declares his greatest achievement is

in separating fact from fiction.

County health officer. In this role, his primary

being a father of three. “My children are not

responsibility is to consult local leaders as

only successful in their careers,” said Minns

Minns

thrust

medical director, discuss effective ways to

proudly, “they are exceptional human beings.”

before the public in March when the World

found

himself

suddenly

vaccinate the public, supervise the physician’s

He, like so many others, looks forward to

Health Organization made the assessment

assistant in the family planning office of the

the time when he can spend more time with

that Covid-19 could be characterized as a

health department, and other consultant

extended family and friends, until then, Minns

pandemic.

roles in the county and at the Robert J. Dole

will continue his important work in keeping

VA Medical Center.

our community safe.

help society work through this, and keep our

Four years after graduating from the KU

Minns shared that that his team constantly

community as safe as possible,” said Minns,

School of Medicine-Wichita, Minns joined the

evaluates new evidence, “People may have

“I recognize that our community wants to get

faculty there and has served as Dean since

a hard time understanding the constant

back to normal life, but it is important for

2012. His daily schedule varies. When he’s

changes with health recommendations and

our residents and businesses, for everyone,

not teaching classes and overseeing rounds

requirements, and we ask that the community

to come together and protect one another

with resident students, Minns is consulting

understands that the medical professionals

from Covid-19.”

on patient care. “It’s always enjoyable to

are doing our best to keep everyone safe.”

“Locally, we have spent a lot of effort to

interact with the students, to watch them A native of McPherson, Minns has lived in

learn and develop into trusted medical

south-central Kansas for the majority of his

professionals,” said Minns.

life with the exception of two years spent in Kansas City during medical school. “Back in

While free time is minimal for Minns

my day, shadowing doctors wasn’t done. I

these days, he and his wife enjoy poking

entered med school based on faith and the

around many of Wichita’s antique stores.

encouragement of my college professors,”

Occasionally, they embark on leisurely drives

explained Minns, “Now, I can’t imagine doing

though rural Kansas, exploring, antiquing and

anything else.”

getting to know the locals. Minns specifically keeps his eyes peeled for handmade wooden

Minns specialized in internal medicine, a

toys to add to his collection — both antique

discipline that he finds both interesting

and newly crafted. An appreciation for the

and rewarding. “Internal medicine presents

artisans

you with diagnostic dilemmas,” Minns said,

treasures stems from Minns’ own creative

who

craft

these

one-of-a-kind

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The Heart of the Matter BY ANN HARDER | HOPENET For many of us, coronavirus-induced quarantine

living patterns. The cracks in our lives and our

family dysfunction to their children. Couples

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society have been revealed. We have gotten

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ponder the essence and heart of our lives and

to know ourselves and have not been thrilled

healing. Women struggling with depression

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with what we see.

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in the possibility of change — for individuals,

with old hobbies.

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health therapists know how to reach the

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You will hear stories of hope from clients and

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Healthful Hints

EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

Benefits for the baby Include: •

Better chance of a normal birth weight

light to eat everything in sight while neglecting

•

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Being pregnant does not give you the green exercise. If you are healthy and the pregnancy is normal, exercising while pregnant is safe and offers many health benefits to the mother and baby. The following is a guide to provide information to motivate more women to exercise

Less chance of childhood obesity

WHAT TYPES OF EXERCISE ARE SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?

safely during pregnancy.

The American College of Obstetricians and

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISING

exercise 30 minutes five to six times per week.

Gynecologists recommends pregnant women The types of exercise that are suitable for you

WHILE PREGNANT?

depends on your health and level of fitness prior

Benefits for the mother include: •

Less

weight

gain:

During

normal

pregnancy, you only need to gain 20 to 30 pounds. Obesity has an increased risk of miscarriage, preeclampsia and blood clotting issues.

onset diabetes •

•

Reduce constipation

•

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•

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•

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•

Less pushing during labor

to pregnancy. Talk to your doctor to create an individual exercise program. The following are safe exercises and activities for pregnant women. •

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Running

•

Bicycling

•

Swimming

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Lifting weights

•

Other non-contact activities

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Happiness vs. Gratitude BY GREGORY LAKIN, D.O., J.D. | CENTER FOR CHANGE Initially I believed one of the primary goals in

growth and developing the skills to become

A grateful person knows today is a gift where

life was to be happy. And I incorrectly assumed

more grateful. It helps to focus only on those

nothing else is guaranteed. So today remember

that the way to happiness was to achieve some

things you can control and discard thoughts

to stop, get quiet, open your eyes, listen, open

lofty goal or acquire a specific object. However,

of things you have no control over. These skills

your mind and open your heart. Spend each day

I soon noticed that there are countless people

are further developed by living in the present

like it is your first day and your last.

who seem to have everything but don’t seem

moment, cherishing each moment as a gift and

to be happy, while there are many who seem to

taking time to stop, be quiet and just observe.

have little, except constant misfortune, who are always happy.

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Once you start to enjoy each moment, go on to

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On questioning those that appeared happy, the

of being grateful. When you become grateful

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one constant theme was that they were grateful.

there is no fear, no anxiety, no discontent. Where

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your happiness, not the other way around.

or wanting for something else. When you are

This era of uncertainty is a perfect time for self-

grateful you cannot be unhappy.

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Q&A

WITH STEPHANIE V. OBERHELMAN, D.O. OF KANSAS SURGICAL ARTS

Orbera Gastric Balloon Procedure at Kansas Surgical Arts Q. What is the Orbera Gastric Balloon

What sets us apart is our process: We provide

No procedure is without the potential for risks

procedure, and what does it involve?

individual support and interaction from our

and complications. These are discussed in

A: The Orbera Gastric Balloon is a safe,

staff during monthly visits. At that time we

detail with the patient in a consultation before

non-surgical,

can discuss dietary habits and exercise plans,

making any decisions. It is just as important

weight loss. The procedure is an out-patient

and provide emotional support. Every patient

to educate patients on the chronic disease of

endoscopic procedure that uses a camera to

must be willing to participate in our 12-month

obesity, the alternatives to treatment and the

place the balloon in the stomach. The balloon

program. The interaction between our team

potential for complications.

is filled with normal saline. The patient is

and each patient provides the support to

sedated during this time and is usually ready

make the adjustments necessary for long-

Q. What is Dr. Oberhelman’s philosophy?

to leave shortly after the procedure. There are

term success.

A: I feel our success with this program reflects

non-invasive

approach

no incisions, stitches or scars. The procedure

the commitment we have to our patients.

is reversible, meaning that after six months

Q. How much weight can you lose? How does

Losing weight can be very difficult, often

the balloon is carefully removed in a similar

KSA help with a patient’s weight loss journey?

fraught with setbacks and disappointment.

fashion that it was placed. Aftercare continues

A: Weight loss varies with each individual. The

Our goal is to see that every individual receives

for six more months here at Kansas Surgical

first three to six months is when most patients

the support and tools necessary to make a

Arts to help ensure continued success.

experience the greatest amount of weight

lifestyle change, including a healthier weight.

loss. In our practice, the average weight loss Q. Who is an ideal candidate for the Orbera

is around 35 to 45 pounds within the first

While most individuals come to see me with

Gastric Balloon? What is the process?

six months, although others have lost much

a specific weight loss number in mind, I am

A: Ideal candidates for the Orbera Gastric

more than that. In the following six months

focused on what health improvements we can

Balloon are individuals with a BMI* between 30

of the program most patients continue to

make as the weight comes off. My satisfaction

and 40 in which diet, exercise and medication

lose weight, or maintain the weight loss with

comes from knowing patients are lowering

have not been successful. Those who have

continued guidance. It is important that the

their blood pressure and cholesterol, making

difficulty with portion control are most

individual is committed to lifestyle changes

improvements with their diabetes and living

benefited. Patients here at Kansas Surgical

that will help with their weight loss journey.

healthier lives.

Arts are selected based on past weight loss

history and motivation to make the necessary

Q. What are the side effects of the Orbera

lifestyle changes for long-lasting results.

procedure? A: The Orbera Gastric Balloon is very well tolerated in most individuals. It is not uncommon to experience some nausea and vomiting after insertion, as the stomach adjusts to the balloon. We have developed protocols for our patients to minimize those side effects. Other side effects include constipation, abdominal discomfort and acid reflux. The most desirable and most common side effect is the weight loss.

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A Passion for People and Fashion GM CLOTHESHORSE CELEBRATES 35 YEARS This summer marks the 35th anniversary of GM

pants, fun skirts as well as beautiful tops and

Clotheshorse, a women’s apparel store that

jackets. The store is also known for its eye-

has long been part of the community and has

catching jewelry, belts and accessories.

served as a fashion staple for Wichita women. Located in The Waterfront adjacent to Firebirds,

Muenchrath staffs an onsite seamstress so

the store’s striking facade invites people into a

alterations, if needed, will provide the perfect

store graced with chic elegance and style. From

fit. The owner’s trips to market in New York and

the clothing and accessory selections to the

Texas inspire her stylish choices, bold and sub-

owner herself, GM Clotheshorse offers some-

tle color palettes as well as style and size vari-

thing unique.

ety (2–18). These aspects, along with incredible attention to detail, make this shopping experi-

Owner Gay Muenchrath shares that her love

ence worthwhile, fun and unique.

affair with fashion began as a young girl and has continued to flourish and grow throughout

This November, Muenchrath turns 80 years

her adult life. As an experienced style expert

old, and she has decided it is time to retire.

she loves assisting each customer, helping her

Beginning August 3, GM Clotheshorse will be

find pieces that fit her fashion personality and

hosting a store closing sale where all items will

figure type with beautiful clothing selections.

be marked one-half off. The sale will continue throughout the month, and prices will likely

Her daughter and collaborator, Michelle

see further reductions.

Logback, shares that Muenchrath is “dedicated to her family and to fashion and loves to help

Muenchrath and Logback have loved this store

people feel good about themselves. She has a

and its patrons and being part of their custom-

beautiful outlook on life and is an incredibly

ers’ lives. The treasured memories of their days

positive person.”

spent there, the memories that were shared by others alongside the ones they’ve helped cre-

Both mother and daughter assist their patrons

ate by outfitting Wichita women, will be their

by listening to their needs and desires to find a

legacy for years to come.

perfect outfit or piece of clothing for any occasion, formal or casual. Whether shopping for an anniversary party or wedding, a trip with friends or family, or a backyard barbecue, the store is a perfect place to find something special. The classics and trends featured in their clothing can be seen in their formal wear, perfect for the mother of a bride or groom. Other more casual selections include jeans, patterned 32

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Reimagining Autumn Events

NONPROFITS KEEP RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

WICHITA OPEN PEDALFEST

How You Can Help •

Donate to WFI at WichitaFestivals.com.

•

Attend Autumn & Art: an Online Art Fair, info at AutumnandArt.com.

•

Purchase merchandise such as Riverfest 2020 souvenir packs and Autumn & Art masks at WichitaFestivalsShop.com.

•

Follow WFI events on social media:

Facebook: Wichita River Festival, Autumn & Art, Wichita Festivals Golf Tournament, Fidelity Bank River Run AUTUMN & ART

Instagram: @wichitariverfest, @autumnandartict, @fidelitybankriverrun

The Wichita Open

The Zono disinfecting and sanitizing cabinet at Heartspring

In 2019, their 30th anniversary, the Wichita Open welcomed over 50,000 spectators during tournament week, and was honored as the top destination on the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2020, the fairways and greens will be even

As Wichitans look forward to a cooling fall climate, the uncertain public

more silent than usual as the tournament is going forward without an audi-

health climate means that nonprofit organizations are turning on a dime to

ence. “We want to do what’s best, considering the health conditions, for

bring traditional fall favorites to the community.

everybody in the city,” says tournament director Roy Turner.

Necessary responses to the Covid-19 pandemic raise enterprise-wide chal-

That means summer favorite, the SPLURGE! Night party, is out. “But all

lenges, as well as changes to specific events, but organizers remain flexible

golf events, including pro-ams will go on as scheduled,” according to Turn-

and determined to find innovative ways to bring us Autumn & Art, The

er. “Anybody participating in our pro-ams will all have to be tested.”

Wichita Open, PedalFest and more. Here are multiple ways to get involved — whether by enjoying the events themselves or supporting your favorite

All these cancellations and modifications raise financial challenges for

local nonprofits during a challenging time.

The Wichita Open, but that hasn’t dimmed their determination to support their nonprofit partners: They’re on track to donate over $125,000 to local

Wichita Festivals, Inc.

charities including League 42, the Auggie Navarro Scholarship Foundation,

Many assume that Wichita Festivals, Inc., the umbrella organization which

the Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, and the Children’s Miracle Network.

brings us crowd favorites like Riverfest and Autumn & Art, is a government entity or a for-profit business. Actually, according to Teri Mott, direc-

“Like everybody else in the world, we’ll be struggling financially,” says

tor of marketing and communications, it is an independent 501(c)(3) not-

Turner, “but like everybody else in the world we’ll get through.”

for-profit organization which relies on revenue from its events, including Riverfest, which was presented as a free virtual event this year.

How You Can Help Volunteers are essential to the success of the tournament, and there

“We spend our days actively researching and looking for replacement

are multiple ways for local businesses and community leaders to get in-

sources of revenue,” she says, “and preparing to pivot from in-person

volved as event sponsors or as part of the Ambassador Program. Go to

events to virtual ones — or vise versa — at the drop of a hat. It’s definitely a

wichitaopen.com for more information.

different work model for us, but our team is fierce and creative.”

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Fall Events Junior League of Wichita, in partnership with the Wichita Children’s Home, created a Baby Mobile to deliver emergency baby supplies to teen parents in need.

Heartspring PedalFest, Aug. 22 The

virtual

bike

ride

benefits

Heartspring’s Pediatric Services. Organizers will be live-streaming the day of the event and throwing a virtual awards ceremony to recognize top fundraisers.

Junior League of Wichita

See pedalfest.org for details.

Nicole Easton took over the leadership of the fund development council for Junior League of Wichita on July 1. Where others might see unfortunate timing, Easton sees possibility: “I’m excited for the chal-

Autumn & Art: an Online Art Fair,

lenge and for our team to really have this opportunity to think outside of the box.”

Sept. 18–20 Browse and buy from online booths, and

After making the difficult decision to cancel two events, Kitchen Tours and Holiday Galleria, JLW is

even chat with the artists, live. Enjoy en-

planning a new fundraiser: a restaurant tour called Taste of Wichita, Oct. 2–11. They’ve invited upscale

tertainment, artist demonstrations and

and mostly locally-owned restaurants to participate, and some — including Georges, Chester’s and

fun for kids, too. The Opening Night Pa-

Bonefish Grill — have already accepted.

tron Party will take place as a virtual fundraiser Sept. 18, with a Patron Patio Party

Seventy percent of the proceeds from Taste of Wichita will benefit From Homeless to Hope, a nonprofit

in a Box delivered to your door. More de-

that finds permanent housing for homeless women, and 30 percent will go back into the League, to

tails at AutumnandArt.com.

train and develop women leaders in the community. The Wichita Open, Sept. 24–27 How You Can Help

The tournament will be closed to specta-

•

Get out and enjoy a cornucopia of fine dining during Taste of Wichita, Oct. 2–11.

tors, but you can follow scores as they’re

•

Purchase the Junior League of Wichita Cookbooks.

updated on PGA.com and wichitaopen.

•

Local businesses and individuals can partner with JLW to conduct small-scale fundraisers.

com. Find the Wichita Open on Face-

•

Donate to JLW’s Community Outreach Endowment Fund or Legacy Endowment Fund, visit

book, Instagram and Twitter.

jlwichita.org for more information. Junior League of Wichita, Taste of Wichita Restaurant Tour, Oct. 2–11

Heartspring

Savor set menus from upscale favorites

“I think more than anything, Covid has shown Heartspring how resilient we are and how flexible we

such as Georges, Chester's Chophouse &

are,” says Stacie Williamson, director of development at Heartspring, the organization supporting chil-

Wine Bar, and Bonefish Grill. Ten percent

dren with special needs and developmental disabilities and their families.

of each menu purchased will go to support JLW and their mission. For more informa-

In July Heartspring announced that PedalFest 2020, happening Aug. 22, is going virtual. Riders can

tion visit jlwichita.org or find Junior League

choose their own routes or download one from pedalfest.org. “We are encouraging everyone to get

of Wichita on Facebook and Instagram.

out and ride, run, walk, whatever amount of route they are comfortable with,” says Megan Schapaugh,

Restaurants interested in participating can

special events coordinator. “They can even break up the 100K and do it in a number of days or weeks

contact JLW at tasteofwichita@gmail.com.

rather than all at once,” Wonderfall, Nov. 5–8 Donations raised through all that pedaling will go toward items like the Zono disinfecting cabinet, a

A fall celebration in honor of the 150th

recent Heartspring addition. The closet-sized apparatus will fully sanitize equipment used in physical

birthdays of Wichita and Sedgwick County,

therapy, such as adult-sized mats. Williamson says this is the kind of technology they’ll use long after

brought to you by Wichita Festivals, Inc. At

Covid-19 has passed.

this time the event is scheduled to take place on St. Francis from William to Second Street in downtown Wichita. If large gatherings are

How You Can Help •

Continue to participate and stay involved, even if events look different.

still restricted, Wonderfall will transition to

•

Make direct donations at heartspring.org.

a virtual event.

•

Donate PPE gear, face masks, gloves and especially full-body coverings, which are growing scarce and are essential for working with at-risk children.

•

Purchase items on the Heartspring Amazon wish list at tinyurl.com/Heartspring-Amazon.

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STEVE RUUD’S 75TH BIRTHDAY PARTY The Candle Club

Andrea and Lance Dixon

Danny Shadid, Lindsey Hall, Jody and Terry Klein, Steve Ruud, Shirley and Gary Austerman

Cathy Mitchell and Deb Chappelle

Dick and Cristy Robertson

Brandon and Cheryl Fuqua, Jim and Lisa Grant, Mindy Smith

Jimmy and Kelly Ruud-McEntaffer

Linda Tyler and Jason Harman

Kristin and Nate Robertson with Kendra Osterblom

Lynn Peterson and Judy Reusser

Martin and Natasha Park

Maureen Youngmeyer and Phillip May

Mary Alice Morgan and Sandy Weber

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WRITTEN BY JOE STUMPE

Driving for the DREAM Three-Sport Standout at Andover Headed to Atlanta’s WNBA Team

Jaylyn Agnew’s athletic career got off to a rocky

the bench waiting for my time,” she said.

start at age 5 when she crossed her arms and

if it hadn’t been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

stood at mid soccer field, refusing to take part

That unassuming attitude and the drive to keep

in her first organized game.

getting better define Agnew. In high school, she

Asked to name her biggest accomplishment at

was an All-State basketball player, All-Metro

Creighton, Agnew doesn’t mention any of those

Her father, longtime high school coach and

volleyball player and four-time state champion

accolades, instead noting that she was able

athletic administrator Jay Agnew, took her aside

in the high jump. She didn’t just rely on natural

to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees

afterward. “We had a little heart-to-heart,” he

athletic ability; to increase her leaping ability,

(in marketing and organizational leadership)

remembers, chuckling at the memory. “Like

Jaylyn did plyometric jumping exercises on her

within five years — and get it paid for. “Not a

a coach-to-player talk. We always say that’s

family’s Ikea furniture, her dad says. To become

lot of people have the opportunity to do that.”

where it started. She got back out there. She

a phenomenal free-throw shooter — she made

did well.”

52 straight during her senior year at Creighton

Agnew was drafted early in the second round by

— she developed “a pretty distinct routine” and

the Washington Mystics, the defending WNBA

Did she ever.

practiced relentlessly.

champions, but was cut without ever getting

Agnew went on to become a three-sport star

Agnew says his daughter benefited from a

the pro season. Soon after, she was picked

at Andover High, then capped an outstanding

number of great coaches growing up. She also

up by the Atlanta Dream. In the meantime,

basketball career at Creighton University by

looked up to a couple of local role models:

she also signed a contract to play with a top-

being named the 2019–2020 Big East Conference

Tiffany Bias, a 2010 graduate of Andover who

tier Russian team when the shortened WNBA

Player of the Year. Last month, she headed

went on to play in the WNBA; and Susan Woolf,

season ends.

into training camp for the Atlanta Dream of

a 1996 grad who still holds all the school’s

the WNBA, becoming just the second Wichita-

scoring records.

to training camp when the pandemic delayed

area player to reach the women’s professional league.

Like other WNBA players, Agnew reported in early July to Bradenton, Florida, where plans called for

At Creighton, Agnew improved each season,

players to stay and play within a “bubble.”

despite having to play through injuries her Although she dreamed of playing in the WNBA

junior year. As a senior she led the team in

Jay Agnew thinks his daughter is ready for the

growing up, Agnew said the reality has taken

scoring, rebounds, assists and blocks. Thanks

challenge, mainly because she’s never stopped

some getting used to. “I’m just happy for the

to her jumping ability, coaches used the 5-11

developing as a player.

opportunity and hopefully will be able to

Agnew to jump ball against much bigger

contribute in some capacity, whether it’s on

opponents. She would have led the Bluejays

“She knows she’s not there yet, but she knows

the court or just being a great teammate on

back to the NCAA postseason tournament

she has the potential.”

Jaylyn Agnew Parents: Traci and Jay Agnew, Andover Academics: Division 1 Scholar Athlete Team, 3.79 GPA Awards: Big East Freshman of the Year (2016– 17); Big East Player of the Year and Honorable Mention All-American (2019–20) Record: Creighton single-game scoring (43 points against Georgetown in final home game), Big East single-season free throw 52

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RIBBON CUTTING Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita

Angie Jennings, Ava Lofgreen, Jillian Holt-Lofgreen and Dr. Brock Lofgreen

Ribbon cutting ceremony

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita leadership team

Logan and Josie Englert with Tori Taylor

Shanna Scarth, Rebecca Davis, Patricia Schroeder, Gracen Bond, Shannon Jacobs,

Chevis Rebstock, Christina Hein and Erin Bettles The Chamber

Shanna Scarth and Kristine Huffman

Chevis Rebstock and Dr. Brock Lofgreen

Holly Hart and Becky Wolf Andover Chamber of Commerce

Cheryl Thornton

Kelsey Donnelly rehabilitation therapy

Diana Sanders

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