VIP Wichita Magazine - June 2017

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VIP Wichita June Contents events

Mother’s Day at Botanica 50 Shades of Chocolate Blue Moon at the Museum Blooms, Brews & Bloody Marys Wichita Eagle Reunion Final Friday Sip & Shop Million Dollar Motors

The Great Wichita Diamond Heist Mystery Dinner Amber Waves Beer Walk & Tasting Tour WSU Alumni Association Awards Junior League of Wichita Sustainer of the Year Cutthroat Cookoff WSU College of Education Recognition Night Passport to Nature Friends of the Wichita Art Museum 58th Annual Art & Book Fair Wichita Grand Opera Champagne Ball Sisterhood of DEMO Sparkle: Sisters of STEM Kansas Human Society Donor Appreciation Night Starbird-Devlin Charities Car Show Check Presentation Music Theatre Wichita Jester Awards Paw it Forward Wichita Wingnuts Benefit Concert Bike Beautiful Via Christi Health Philanthropy Reception Leading Edge Mobile Cinema Tour

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features Polo on the Plains VIP Profile: James Rhatigan VIP Professional - Goodwill Industries VIP Interview: Pando Initiative My Favorite Space - JV Johnston VIP Academics CEO Spotlight - John Bardo Wichita Wears Ageless MedSpa - Perfecting the art of aging ICT Girl Boss - Cassandra Bryan #WichitaFlag Alzheimer’s Association Awareness Month Who Wore What

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VIP Calendar of Events June 2017 Sunday

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Wichita Riverfest Sundown Parade 6:30 p.m.

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Wichita Riverfest

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Cajun Food Fest Century II 5 p.m.

Take Flight Botanica 1 p.m.

Wichita Riverfest

Wichita Riverfest

11 Polo on the Plains Fairfield Polo Club 2:30 p.m.

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12 David Blaine The Orpheum 8 p.m.

Wichita Riverfest

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Wichita Riverfest

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Breakfast of Heroes Exploration Place 10 a.m.

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Everclear, Vertical Horizon & Fastball The Cotillion 6:30 p.m.

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17 Rapid Fire featuring Nico Hernandez Hartman Arena 7 p.m.

Celebrity & Chef Cookoff Intrust Bank Arena 6 p.m.

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Final Friday

Polo

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Plains

Don your biggest hat for ‘Wichita’s swankiest soiree’

By MeLinda Schnyder Photos courtesy of Polo on the Plains

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or the afternoon of Sunday, June 11, the Hamptons meet Haysville as a field at the Fairfield Polo Club, 9420 S. Broadway, is transformed into a posh setting for the fourth annual Polo on the Plains fundraiser.

The event is expected to draw more than 500 for an afternoon of polo, spirits and divot stomping. It is the largest fundraiser for Kidzcope, a local nonprofit that helps children and families touched by grief.

“We call it Wichita’s swankiest soiree,” said Dusty Buell, executive director of Kidzcope. “Bring out your biggest hat and bring your friends for a day of unique fun that you’ve probably never experienced in Wichita before.”

Gates open at 2:30 p.m. for a prematch party in cabanas, a main tent and a pavilion converted into a speakeasy by the Ambassador Hotel Wichita. The match starts at 4 p.m., featuring teams from the local Fairfield Polo Club. During a 15-minute halftime celebration, champagne will be

served while patrons help stomp divots.

Following the match, guests will enjoy small bites prepared by Meddys and Georges French Bistro. A closing ceremony is at 6 p.m.

Activities throughout the afternoon include a horseshoe pit where every ringer scores an entry in a prize drawing, a cigar bar, best-dressed contests and a silent auction.

Buell said he expects two vacation packages offering travel by private airplane to be among the most popular auction items.

Tickets are $125 per person and include a welcome drink, food and activities.

Cash bars will serve themed cocktails like a bourbon slush and other adult beverages.

Tickets are available at poloontheplains. org. When you buy your ticket, you also can purchase one of 100 raffle tickets being sold at $100 each for a Rolex donated by Randy Cooper’s Fine Jewelry.

“Polo on the Plains gives attendees the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of polo with their friends, while impacting the lives

of children and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one,” said Sheila Tigert, cochair, Polo on the Plains. “Over the past three years, Polo on the Plains has raised more than $400,000 for this fabulous organization.”

Since 2000, Kidzcope has provided support to more than 4,000 children and families in Wichita and the surrounding communities free of charge. The organization estimates it costs $500 for a family to attend its core, eight-week Mending Lives program.

The program gives children, teens and their families an opportunity to learn lifelong coping skills after the death of a loved one through age-appropriate support groups, which use a variety of therapeutic techniques to find useful and meaningful ways to express grief as they experience loss. Kidzcope also provides training and resource support to the community, schools and various professionals through outreach and education. Visit kidzcope.org for more information.

VIP • Botanica

Mother’s Day at Botanica Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

Lisa Andrews, Hannah Andrews, Scott Andrews, Pat Andrews

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otanica helped celebrate mom this Mother’s Day by giving mothers free admission. In addition to the beautiful gardens, the Iris Club, Rose Society and the Prairie Winds Daylily Club had a show and sale where one could view and stock up on beautiful plants for personal gardens.

There were drinks from The Bar’s Open, treats from LoLo’s Crepes food truck, live music from the Cessna Jazz Band, chair massages with MUV Fitness and Massage, lunch provided by Friends of Botanica, games for the whole family to enjoy and more. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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VIP • Venue One 11

50 Shades of Chocolate Courtney Sendall, Crystal McDonald, Angie Elliott, Angie Prather, Teresa Veazey Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley

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uto Craft Collision Repair held its annual chocolate and wine event for its women customers on April 26 at Venue One 11.

This year’s theme was “50 Shades of Chocolate.”

K. Lane’s Boutique organized a fashion show highlighting all the new trends. Several local businesses had booths for the attendees to visit. Exhibitors included Churn & Burn, Boudoir by Wallflower, Moxie sass & class boutique and Crave Beauty Academy. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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VIP Profile James Rhatigan

By Amy Geiszler-Jones Photographed by Kacy Meinecke

Some have called James “Jim” Rhatigan the heart of Wichita State University. But for Rhatigan, it’s the students who are the heart of any university. He came to WSU more than 50 years ago to accept an opportunity to start a model of what a modern student affairs office should look like. At age 30 in 1965, he was the nation’s youngest dean of students, not all that far removed from having been a college student himself. After starting as a private college and then a municipal, city-owned university, WSU had just become a part of Kansas’ public university system. In 1997, his name became a permanent fixture at WSU, when the university renamed its student center in his honor.

For Rhatigan, both his career and his personal life have come down to one simple thing: caring.

Born and raised in a small Iowa town and earning his bachelor’s degree at a small liberal arts college in his home state, Rhatigan had the compassion and innate ability to connect with students, to be their champion.

It was old school values – things like respect, civility, finding common ground, thankfulness and an appreciation for each person’s contributions – that led Rhatigan to become not only the muchrespected dean of students at Wichita State but the don of the student affairs field nationally.

Four years ago, at age 78, he wrote his last professional article on the topic of student affairs. Fittingly, the title of the article was “The Enduring Value of an Ethic of Caring.”

He had chances to go elsewhere, he said. He stayed because “I was given the ability to help students as I saw fit.” Sometimes that meant creating programs like innovative group counseling; sometimes it meant encouraging and meeting with students one-on-one.

He still has an office on the WSU campus but no real official role, other than still being a champion for WSU and higher education.

“I can state without fear of rebuttal that I stayed here because I wanted to,” he said, listing the schools that tried to recruit him away: Johns Hopkins University, Florida State, Iowa State and more.

He retired from student affairs in 1997 and spent the next five years advising WSU presidents Eugene Hughes and Don Beggs as a senior vice president. From 2002 to 2013, he was a consultant for the WSU Foundation, helping raise millions of dollars.

He and his wife, Beverly, whom he calls his greatest asset, are still common fixtures at WSU events.

“The most important thing I did in my career was marry

Beverly nearly 55 years ago in the Danforth Chapel at the University of Iowa. I read her all my papers. She did all the worrying for me and she looked after me.” The couple has a daughter, Becky. She and her husband have two children.

He still writes notes to students he hears about or comes in contact with to encourage them in their endeavors.

Rhatigan got his first taste of dealing with students when he took a job as a resident hall adviser to help pay his way through graduate school at Syracuse University, where he was studying American history. He went on to earn his doctorate in university personnel administration at the University of Iowa and then joined WSU shortly afterward.

The issues that rallied students into action back in the 1960s are some of the same issues students still grapple with today, Rhatigan noted: race, equality, politics, gender, marginalized groups and more.

Grievances should be heard, relationships need to be built, an ethic of caring has to endure, he said. That’s how he helped keep the calm on campus back then.

During his career, he racked up awards from his peers who affirmed he had something special when it came to working with students. In 1981, he received the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ highest award for service to the profession, and a few years later he received NASPA’s Scott Goodnight Award for outstanding student affairs administrator.

Rhatigan has always been an ambassador for students, an ambassador for WSU and an advocate of getting an education.

“There’s no prescription for education beyond high school that a person should follow. It can be a trade, an apprenticeship, a community college or a small liberal arts college,” he said. “That’s the beauty of American higher education. There are options.”

VIP • Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Blue Moon at the

Museum Deborah Oller, Patrick Habkirk, Dean Bradley Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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he Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum held its eighth annual Blue Moon at the Museum on April 29. The museum’s second floor was transformed into the Blue Moon Nightclub, a local hotspot located on South Oliver during the 1940s and 1950s.

Guests enjoyed the musical stylings of the Donna Tucker Quintet, delicious catering from Sweet Allie B’s and beverages from The Bar’s Open. The attendees were also treated to a private viewing of the “Chisholm Trail: Driving the American West 1867-2017” exhibit that was on display from March 9 through May 2. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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VIP • Botanica

Blooms, Brews and Bloody Marys Shan Owen, Trudy Sloan, Bart Conkle, Liz Conkle, Jason Nelson

Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley

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VIP • Wichita Eagle

Wichita Eagle Reunion Jeannette Love, Kirk Seminoff, Bob Lutz, Duane Frazier, Paul Suellentrop, L. Kelly, Tom Seals Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley

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he Wichita Eagle held a farewell party on April 22 at 825 E. Douglas for all former and current Eagle employees to say goodbye to the building it had operated out of since 1961. About 100 people, ranging in ages and traveling from as far as Florida and Minnesota, came to say goodbye and farewell to the old bird’s nest.

The Eagle moved May 1 to its new location at 330 N. Mead.

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VIP • Handpicked LA

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Tacos were provided by El Pollo Dorado al Carbon to go along with the evening theme of “Tacos & Cerveza.”

Featured artists were J. Andrew, S. Garcia, Kacy Meinecke Photography, Liv+work, Soil Stone Co., and Bison Design Co. Music was provided by DJ Manny. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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VIP Professional

Goodwill Industries

By Amy Geiszler-Jones Photographed by Kacy Meinecke

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f you like shopping for a bargain or enjoy traditional Louisiana food at Wichita’s premier festival, you are helping students get a GED credential or workforce training and people with disabilities develop work experience.

Goodwill Industries of Kansas operates 19 resale shops in 15 communities, along with an online auction site, and hosts two popular fundraising events in Wichita, Blue Jean Bingo and the Cajun Food Fest at the annual Wichita River Festival. Those efforts help fund Goodwill’s local education and workforce development programs.

About four years ago, the Kansas nonprofit organization – which was founded 60 years ago in 1957 – moved to larger headquarters on Webb Road in northeast Wichita, allowing it to expand its job training programs to serve even more people with disabilities.

That’s also about the time Goodwill Industries partnered with the Wichita Area Technical College and the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas to create NexStep Alliance. The program’s classrooms, test center, study spaces and offices occupy the second floor of Goodwill’s headquarters.

Molly Fox, marketing and development vice president for Goodwill Industries of Kansas, explained the innovative program this way: “It’s a one-stop shop for getting a GED, going on to WATC to further a career and then becoming employed through the Workforce Alliance.”

The program is serving more than 500 students this year, an increase of 20 percent compared to last year, according to Chris Stanyer, the adult education director at Goodwill. The students range in ages from 16 to 75.

In January, the program added GED and English as a second language (ESL) classes at a second campus at Douglas and Grove in Wichita.

Also through NexStep, students can do concurrent studies for both GED certification and college credit courses.

The students – several of whom are overcoming difficult life challenges – receive training for in-demand jobs in the manufacturing/aviation and health care industries, with the ability to earn certification and eventually an associate’s degree through WATC. Through Goodwill’s networks, students can also find out about other services, such as accessing child care, to help ensure they achieve their education goals.

“We’re all about how to use resources to overcome obstacles,” Fox said.

Goodwill Industries of Kansas is also involved with several other new initiatives, including launching its Edgar James branded uniforms and apparel line, becoming the host site for a new adult version of a youth internship program for people with disabilities and being the first Goodwill organization in the nation to host a consignment sale.

The apparel line is named after the founder of Goodwill, Edgar James Helms. Helms was a Methodist minister who created a system of collecting used items from the wealthy and repairing them for resale to the people he was serving in some of Boston’s poorest neighborhoods. In 1905, his effort became known as Goodwill Industries, which is now an international organization. Helms also was an advocate of creating jobs, which is why using his name to recently brand the apparel line is a perfect fit.

Initially, the apparel line started when Goodwill Industries of Kansas created the blue mesh vests worn by workers at its resale stores. While the vests

serve a practical purpose of providing a uniform look, they also provide an employment opportunity for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The line has expanded to include medical scrubs, lab coats, safety vests and shirts with high reflective materials, and food-service aprons.

“Our goal is to help people to work,” Fox said, as she showed a visitor the sewing area where the apparel is made and where stacks of finished items sat on shelves ready for delivery.

In various different areas of the warehouse-like facility that is part of Goodwill’s headquarters, small groups of workers are employed to learn and do various other jobs, ranging from recycling and repurposing rejected or unsold donated items to fulfilling third-party business service contracts, such as making customized insulation products for a Wichita aviation company.

Recently Goodwill Industries created partnerships that will allow it to become a Project Search host site for adults with disabilities. Project Search is an international internship program that helps high school students with disabilities explore career options. Goodwill Industries is piloting the adult version of the program.

Goodwill Industries of Kansas also recently piloted a consignment sale option called the Gray Willow Fashion Exchange, which took place the first weekend of May in Towne West Square.

Michelle Loss, a former Miss Kansas who writes about her thrift store finds for goodwillks.org, models fashions from Goodwill.

VIP • Walser Automotive Group

Million Dollar Motors Coleen Jennison, Jocelyne Ausseil, Georges Ausseil

Ross Puritty, Twila Purrity, Greg Byrd

Story & Photography by Amy Geiszler-Jones

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collection of rare, luxury and vintage cars was on display during the Million Dollar Motors fundraiser to benefit the Wesley Children’s Foundation on May 3 at the Jaguar Wichita dealership.

The display included the first Camaro to roll off the assembly line, as well as several cars from the personal collections of several Wichita collectors.

Event sponsors were Conco Construction Inc., Krehbiel Architecture, Security 1st Title, Trajectory, and Cedar Surgical. Event hosts were Jaguar Wichita and Walser Automotive Group. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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VIP • Murfin Stables

The Great Wichita Diamond Heist Mystery Dinner Charlie Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Penny Wright, Don Mercer Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley

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he Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County, a program of the Wichita Crime Commission, hosted The Great Wichita Diamond Heist Mystery Dinner that left attendees wondering, “who done it?” at Murfin Stables on May 13.

The funds raised from this event will benefit Wichita-Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers tip rewards and other programs that operate for the purpose of reducing crime in the Wichita-Sedgwick County area. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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Amber Waves

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tarkey Inc. hosted its fourth annual Amber Waves Beer Walk & Tasting Tour on May 12 in Wichita’s historic Delano District. Patrons were able to sample a wide selection of craft beers, appetizers and desserts from several of Wichita’s breweries and restaurants.

Beginning at The Monarch and making their way through several shops on Douglas, guests wound up at the beer garden at Aero Plains Brewing.

The popular event was presented by Heartland Homecare and was made possible by several sponsors including Standard Beverage, All Things Barbecue, Devlin Rod and Customs, House of Schwan and others. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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Starkey and The Arc of Sedgwick County want to thank the Donors, Participants and Board Members of Cars for Charities for their generous donation of $100,000 from the proceeds of this year’s Cars for Charities Rod and Custom Car Show.

This donation will help these organizations change the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing supports for: • Transportation • Respite care • Life Skills • Mentoring • Employment • Self-advocacy • Housing • Information and education • In-home care And much, much more…

For information about next year’s show, visit www.CarsForCharitiesShow.com For information about the benefitting organizations, visit www.starkey.org or www.arc-sedgwickcounty.org

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WSU Alumni Association Awards Story & Photography by Amy Geiszler-Jones

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he Wichita State University Alumni Association honored six outstanding WSU alumni, faculty and administrators for personal and professional achievement, as well as service to WSU and to society during its annual awards dinner April 20 at the Beggs Ballroom in WSU’s Rhatigan Student Center.

Those honored were Mickey Armstrong, philanthropist and volunteer, with the Alumni Award of Distinction; Dean and Esther Headley, marketing faculty members, with the Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award; Ron Matson, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with the University Recognition Award; Jackie Williams, former U.S. attorney and current assistant attorney general for consumer fraud in the Kansas attorney general’s office, with the Alumni Recognition Award; and Mark Finucane, a Los Angeles-based health care industry adviser, with the Alumni Achievement Award, the association’s highest award. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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Cyril Vergis, Lucia Vergis, Laurie Finucane, Mark Finucane

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Nick Matson, Sarah Matson Oland, Linda Matson, Ron Matson, Jennifer Olliges, Angela Bateman, Sean Bateman

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haron Bastian was named the Junior League of Wichita Sustainer of the Year during a reception at the home of Cindy and John Carnahan on April 25. Since 1978, a Junior League of Wichita Sustainer has been chosen annually to receive the award based on her exemplary service and contributions to the community. Past Sustainer of the Year honorees choose the new Sustainer of the Year.

During this year’s reception, rain held off long enough for everyone to enjoy the gardens, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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ive teams competed in the second annual culinary competition, Cutthroat Cookoff, to benefit Special Olympics on April 21 at The Hudson venue. The live cooking show was presented by High Touch Technologies and Fidelity Bank.

Each team included a professional chef and a Wichita-area leader, and their challenge was to produce Bobbi Rising, Ryan Rising, Vernon Dolezal, Mike Biggs, Marlo Dolezal, Cathy Biggs various courses of a meal on the fly with unknown ingredients – with a twist. Audience members could subject the teams to entertaining challenges meant to trip up a team or add a little pressure to the cooking contest. There were goofy ingredients, awkward utensils, a dog collar and penalty box-style time-outs.

The Wichita-area leaders on each team were Wayne Chambers, president and CEO of High Touch Technologies; Carol Hughes, KFDI on-air personality; Aaron Bastian, president of Fidelity Bank; Lavonta Williams, Wichita City Council member; and Ashley Springs, a Special Olympics World Games medalist.

Competition judges were Denise Neil, Wichita Eagle food columnist and blogger; John Michael, executive chef and chair of Butler Community College’s culinary arts department; and Guy Bower, host of The Good Life radio show. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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he name has changed twice but for nearly three decades the model has endured: “We help the schools so teachers and administrators can focus on learning. We help the community save money by connecting existing resources to people struggling in life and delivering it through the school, where students and families are located and accessible. We help the students experience tremendous gains socially, emotionally and academically,” said Nancy Hinten, executive director of Pando Initiative – known previously as Cities In Schools and Communities In Schools.

Pando refers to the name given to the grove of some 47,000 trees in southern Utah that share a single root system. It is considered to be the world’s largest single living organism.

“This root system describes our work at the Pando Initiative,” Hinten said of the organization that operates with a staff of about 30, a board of directors and more than 1,400 volunteers. “We assess, initiate and imagine what students can be when they tap into their potential and imagination. Then we act by extending across our community to make connections on behalf of vulnerable and needy kids, with the intent to help them thrive today and tomorrow. We ask ourselves to take the initiative but we also expect our students to do it too.”

Imagine, Hinten urged, if 90 percent of Wichita area students earned a high school diploma rather than a mere 75.6 percent. Imagine, she said, the social and economic impact on individual lives and our

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community. With that goal in mind, the organization has reached more than 200,000 students since 1990, providing essential services that result in improved school attendance, behavior and academic performance. Pando Initiative is in 23 schools in Wichita, Derby and Haysville, cultivating educational and social growth while linking students to important resources for basic needs and health and social services. Nine out of 10 students they help are living in poverty.

VIP: How did the organization start?

NH: It was 26 years ago when a group of visionaries from the community came together to seek solutions to the school dropout issue. These visionaries included representatives from United Way of the Plains, USD 259, Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce BEST (Business Education Success Team), and eventually included corporate support from Boeing. They looked at various program models and decided on Cities In Schools. In 1991 we were granted status as a 501(c) (3) organization, starting at one school (Lawrence Elementary) and serving 71 children in that first year.

VIP: Why is the organization needed?

NH: These visionaries recognized that the dropout problem is not simply a “school problem” but an economic one. Not graduating from high school costs everybody. The health of our young people and of

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our communities relies on our ability to collectively come together to solve this problem. If we could increase our local graduation rate by 10 percent, the benefits would be huge! Educated workers are the basis of economic growth. They are especially critical as sources of innovation and productivity given the pace and nature of technological progress.

Each new graduate confers a net benefit to taxpayers of about $127,000 over the graduate’s lifetime. This is a benefit to the public of nearly $90 billion for each year of success in reducing the number of high school dropouts.

VIP: How many students do you help?

NH: We reach approximately 2,000 students each year with our program based in the 23 schools in Wichita, Derby and Haysville and an additional 6,000 through Reality U. Reality U is a financial literacy simulation that helps students identify their career and lifestyle aspirations and links that with their current GPA. The simulation causes students to understand the importance of education to their financial future.

VIP: Tell us about the school-based program.

NH: We help so teachers can teach and parents can support their student on their educational journey. The challenge is that many students and their families are disengaged from school. Life is overwhelming and a daily struggle for survival. Over 90 percent of the students we serve through our core program live in poverty. We place a staff member in each of the 23 schools we serve to connect students and their families with the resources they need to stabilize their life.

This staff member is joined by community volunteers, perhaps a social work practicum student or cooperative education student, and staff from other social service agencies to work with approximately 80+ students identified by the school as struggling with attendance, behavior and/or academics. This dedicated team, led by our full-time student support advocate, ensures that each student’s basic needs are being met (not hungry, appropriately clothed, good hygiene and vision) and that they have the appropriate tools to do their work in school (school supplies). They then go to work to establish individual goals for each of these students to work on to move them toward success in school and in life.

VIP: How is Pando funded?

NH: It is a constant struggle to sustain existing programs, especially when school funding is at-risk and government support is declining.

United Way of the Plains accounts for approximately 45 percent of our budget. School districts contribute about 17 percent and other sources include grants; in-kind donations of school supplies, incentives, food, clothing, shoes, dental kits and hygiene products; special events; and business/corporate sponsorships.

VIP: How can readers support Pando?

NH: Engage with our mission: to connect with students to help them engage and thrive in education and in life! You can help create a path for student success by volunteering (mentor, tutor, reading buddy, Girl/ Boy Power, Reality U booth) or participating in one of our events: 100 Men Who Cook (sponsor, be a chef, tip a chef, enjoy the food) or STAR Luncheon. We’re also looking for community volunteers to conduct school supply drives in July through your place of worship, business or organization. We also encourage donating to United Way. Learn more at thepandoinitiative.org.

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My Favorite Space J.V. Johnston Story by Bonnie Bing Photography by Kacy Meinecke

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sk J.V. Johnston where he likes to chill out and it takes him about a second to respond: “our screened-in porch.”

J.V. and his wife of 35 years, Veronica, live in an area where a manmade stone-lined stream flows close to their back yard. J.V. laughed and said, “She asked me what I thought about having a screened-in porch and I told her we’d talk about it. She said, ‘OK, but the guy is coming Monday to do it.’”

Seven years later he’s still glad she made that call. “We get a breeze, but not a gale force wind,” he said. “I just love to take a nap here, look at the trees, and see the birds going in and out.” When I commented he looked too tall to lie down, he demonstrated. A back cushion comes down and a throw pillow is positioned just right, his legs go over and he’s in his favorite position in his favorite space.

After being in the clothing business for 36 years, J.V. is now the vice president for university advancement at Newman University. His wife is still at Johnston’s Clothiers. They have four sons, three grandsons and two granddaughters. No wonder the living room was filled with flowers for Mother’s Day. Sitting up now but leaning back in his spot on the couch, he said, “This is great because I feel like I’m in the middle of nature. I love to be outside.” But he’s not always sitting or prone when he’s enjoying the outdoors.

He is a triathlete. He’s done five half Ironman competitions that cover 70.3 miles through swimming, biking and running. When he’s training, he runs

about 18 miles a week. “Right now I’m running about 10 miles a week and biking 110 miles,” he said. He’s going to Colorado in August to compete.

With that training regime, it’s no surprise he likes to relax, read, nap and have evening chats with his wife on the porch.

“It’s pretty out here in the fall, too. It’s pretty all the time.

The sunsets are beautiful. We planted these trees, fed them and watered them and now they’re a canopy. We enjoy this spot so much.”

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Hone skills with CityArts photography classes

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irthday parties, weddings, graduations, family gatherings – those are fleeting life moments that you want to keep photographs of for while, perhaps placing them in picture frames on the fireplace mantle.

Unfortunately for many, those moments are represented through blurry photos with poor lighting. Our iPhones are our lifeline, but sometimes they don’t match the beauty of a DSLR camera.

At CityArts, we want to teach you how to capture lasting memories with your DSLR camera. CityArts proudly offers a six-level photography program that teaches you how to take full control of your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera. Your camera will be in manual mode the entire time.

Each class lasts four weeks, and before you know it, you’ll be taking Time magazine-quality photographs.

Want to see for yourself? On Friday, July 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CityArts, at 334 N. Mead, will host its summer Level 5 photography competition in the main gallery. Current and former photography students who have completed all of the photography classes at CityArts will enter their best photos to be critiqued by local photographers.

Jerry Burnell, Linda Gregory and Travis Heying will offer advice, encouragement and critiques to all photographs entered in three different categories: People, Places and Special. The top three photographs in each category will receive ribbons.

Local photographers Doug Robertson and Christy Snodgrass teach the photography program at CityArts.

CityArts is owned and operated by the City of Wichita. More information about classes can be found at www.wichitacityarts.org.

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K-State Global Campus adds two new programs

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hen Kansas State University Global Campus starts the process of adding a new online program, it does so with a specific purpose in mind.

The reasoning behind the process can pull from a wide range of options, whether it’s to fill a perceived need in a specific job market or to help educate future community leaders.

In the case of its two newest offerings, K-State Global Campus introduced a bachelor’s completion program in elementary education and a graduate certificate in community development with an eye toward future generations.

In a new venture to reach students throughout Kansas and the U.S., K-State’s College of Education is now offering its leading teacher training program, the Bachelor of Science in elementary education, online.

The goal is to extend the program to previously underserved regions of the state, providing fully qualified and well-prepared teachers for the elementary schools of Kansas.

Offered as a two-year degree completion program, the online bachelor’s in elementary education is designed for community college students who don’t want to leave home to earn a bachelor’s degree. The program will include courses in teaching English as a second language and graduates will be certified to teach ESL.

As in the on-campus program, online students will be required to complete student teaching experiences in an accredited elementary school near them. Students will use a tablet and a video capture device to record their classroom lessons, allowing the program’s instructors to conduct real-

time classroom observations and evaluations.

In addition to the elementary education degree, K-State Global Campus expanded its offerings in community development by adding a graduate certificate option. The certificate joins the master’s degree program with the goal of educating students interested in helping foster positive social, economic, cultural and environmental change.

The program was developed in partnership with the K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design’s Landscape Architecture Program and Regional and Community Planning Program.

The certificate is a 12-hour program offered completely online through Great Plains IDEA, a consortium of accredited universities in the Midwest that utilizes teaching expertise at each institution to offer high-quality programs. The courses offer a foundation in community development, allow for students to explore subtopics such as land development, housing, community economic strategies, immigrants in communities and sustainable communities.

Should students decide to continue into the master’s degree, each of the 12 credits will apply.

The program aims to provide educational tools for those pursuing a career in a variety of areas, including community and regional planning, parks and recreation, housing, environmental and social justice, and nonprofit sectors, among others.

Both programs have received recent approval by their respective colleges, and enrollment for initial courses has begun. For more information or to apply to either program, visit global.ksu.edu/distance.

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here are many reasons why families all over Kansas enroll their children in Andover eCademy K-12 Virtual School. One eCademy student is a gymnast who competes throughout the nation. One family has a child with medical issues requiring daily treatments. One student excels in mathematics and wants to work ahead. One student needs to work and wants to start earning a college degree. One family wants to be able to spend more time together.

Every year, eCademy students achieve successes they may not have experienced in traditional schools. The tailored attention, Individual Education Plans, personalized instruction and encouragement students receive from their learning coaches and teachers often unlock strengths that were waiting to emerge, and help students build up skills in weak areas.

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Friends University MHCL graduates are often promoted into executive-level positions in health care organizations, left to right: Laurie Labarca, administrator, Wichita Hospital Operations at Via Christi Health; Robert Harvey, program director of the MHCL program at Friends University; Malea Hartvickson, quality and analytics director at Newton Medical Center; and Karen Sturchio, CEO of Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. Photo by Steve Rasmussen.

Friends University health care programs rank among nation’s best

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everal times each year, Friends University receives word that its Master of Health Care Leadership (MHCL) degree program has received another top national ranking among health care-focused graduate programs.

“These national rankings validate the quality of our MHCL programs and our graduates,” said Dr. David Hofmeister, dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies and the Graduate School at Friends University. “Many of our graduates have been promoted into executive-level and some into C-suite positions in significant health care systems.”

Rankings for the MHCL program within the past year include: • Healthcareadministrator.com listed the MHCL program among the best 30 online programs in the nation.

• Onlinecolleges.net ranked the program at No. 22 among online programs in the nation.

• College Values Online ranked the program at No. 24 among 30 top value health care administration degrees.

Friends University’s program was the only program in Kansas to appear on these lists and is one of only three schools in Kansas recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives Higher Education Network for its capability in equipping students to take the board exam by offering quality curriculum.

The MHCL degree began in 2008 as an on-campus program, and an online option was added in 2010. The degree prepares students for a variety of health care industry leadership positions and covers a wide range of subjects, including management, leadership, law/ethics and marketing. Students come from a variety of health care areas, including allied health, emergency medical services, health care administration, hospital non-nursing, nursing and pharmaceutical.

“Faculty in our program are student-centric,” said Robert Harvey, MHCL program director. “Instructors are executives, consultants or business CEOs in the health care field and bring real-world experience to the classroom in a supportive atmosphere.”

Malea Hartvickson, a 2005 business administration and 2008 MHCL graduate, agrees.

“I liked the fact that we had instructors that have experience in the field. They had compassion and care for their students. The MHCL program changed my life. I love my career path.”

Friends University also offers a Master of Business Administration with a Health Care Leadership concentration. It has also been ranked among top health care programs in the nation. Onlinembatoday.com ranked it as No. 27 in the nation among online colleges, and it was the only Kansas program listed in the top 50.

“This distinction recognizes the superior quality of our MBA program with substantial learning opportunities in health care administration,” Hofmeister said. “Our faculty and students are among the best in the nation.”

The Professional MBA with a Health Care Leadership concentration is a 30-credit hour program that can be completed on campus or online. The program equips students with foundational knowledge in insurance coverage, workforce compensation trends, prescription drug administration and risk management. The concentration enhances leadership skills and enables students to create innovative solutions to adapt to the ever-changing health care system.

To learn more about the MHCL program or the MBA with a health care leadership concentration, contact adultrecruitment@friends.edu or 877-857-5424.

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PCC produces highest paid grads in the state

or the fifth consecutive year, Pratt Community College associate degree graduates have earned the highest average associate degree starting salaries of the two-year sector. This year the average associate degree graduate earned $40,231 from the technical colleges and $30,336 from the community colleges, while PCC grads earned $45,010.

The average salary of PCC graduates is also higher than the average salary of $37,905 of bachelor’s degree graduates from every state university.

This information comes as the sixth installment of data from Foresight 2020, a 10-year strategic agenda approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for the state’s public higher education system. Established in September 2010, the plan sets long-range achievement goals that are measurable and reportable, and ensures the state’s higher education system meets Kansans’ expectations. The original plan included six goals, but a redesign reduced that number to three: increase higher education attainment among Kansans, improve alignment of the state’s higher education system with the needs of the economy, and ensure state university excellence.

The report and its appendices provide data for 21 metrics, including demographics, graduation and retention rates, student success index rates, credential production, and data on graduates’ rates of employment and average earnings in Kansas.

Pratt Community College is also recognized for being one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges for a third consecutive term. The Aspen Institute identified the 150 community colleges – about 15 percent of all institutions – using a quantitative formula that assesses performance and improvement in four areas: graduation rates, degrees awarded, student

retention rates and equity in student outcomes.

The mission of Pratt Community College is maximum student learning, individual and workforce development, high quality instruction and service, and community enrichment.

Pratt Community College is proud to be a part of the community in Pratt, Kansas. With more than 75 years of history, PCC is a two-year public, comprehensive community college and an area vocational school.

We offer a well-rounded general education for the student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.

For our technical students, we provide the skills needed to enter directly into the workforce. Some of our hallmark programs include Electrical Power Lineman Technology, Ag Power Technology, Automotive Technology and Nursing.

PCC offers an associate’s degree in general education as well as technical education studies and business and industry training. Students may transfer to a four-year university or enter the workforce upon completion of their degree or training.

PCC offers a variety of courses on campus and online leading to degree completion or transfer to a four-year college. Students experience one-on-one attention from instructors through small class size and personalized advising. PCC transfer students regularly achieve higher grade point averages at state universities compared to non-transfer students. In addition to PCC’s main campus located 70 miles west of Wichita, programs and services are also offered in Winfield, Coffeyville and through the Wichita eLearning Service Center, 7920 W. Kellogg, Suite 200.

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This year the average associate degree graduate earned $40,231 from the technical colleges and $30,336 from the community colleges, while PCC grads earned $45,010.

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West-side school rooted in strong early education

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n a decade, Kimberly Fielding’s venture into private education has gone from being a co-teacher to 24 students in a single room to being the owner and administrator of a two-building complex that includes Branches Academy, the only non-religious, private elementary school in west Wichita.

In 2007, Fielding opened Honey Tree Academy and by 2010, the academy had grown to two preschool classes and branched out into Kthrough second grade. In 2012, the academy moved into a new building at its current location and continued to expand with the addition of a separate elementary building, into an inclusive early childhood facility enrolling students from 12 months through fifth grade.

Honey Tree and Branches Academy is committed to providing the highest quality toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten and private elementary education possible. The focus is centered on helping children grow cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally. Caring, qualified educators, all of whom hold degrees and are licensed, ensure the facility is capable of integrating learning experiences into the curriculum that are appropriate to the diverse developmental levels of children. The school is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education.

The ratio of students to teachers is purposely kept low. At Branches Academy, the elementary school, Fielding notes the average class size is capped at 16; current enrollment right now is about 12 per class to allow more one-on-one instruction.

The small, private atmosphere allows the ability to offer personal, high quality services. Most of the classrooms, including the early childhood ones, have base curriculum at least two to three grade levels above state standards. Fielding proudly notes that all the school’s third-and

fourth graders test at the 10th-through 12th grade levels for reading and comprehension. It’s also not unusual to find students of various ages grouped together, rather than basing classrooms strictly on chronological ages.

The curriculum is one which incorporates differentiated thematic activities that encourage exploration, investigation, problem solving and discovery that will prepare the children for success in elementary school and beyond. Additionally, students receive 30 minutes of Spanish immersion a day. Fielding, who up until January 2015 still was a classroom teacher, continues to instruct Spanish at Honey Tree Academy. She notes that research has shown students who receive language immersion early generally have better outcomes and academic growth as they progress through school.

The school is currently hosting its summer spectacular, an enrichment program extension of the school year program for its current and returning students. This includes educational field trips and presentations, plus thematic academics designed to allow children to grow regardless of their capabilities and age and avoid summer regression.

A 10th anniversary open house will be held June 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to the public. It will feature Bug Lady, Puddles the Clown, bouncers and petting zoo.

Parents interested in the school can call for a tour, 316-425-7050, or visit www.honeytreeandbranchesacademy.com. Enrollment for the 2017-18 school year is underway.

Article includes excerpts from a Neighbors West Wednesday, May 4, 2016, story by Amy Geiszler-Jones.

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John Bardo

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ichita State University’s Innovation Campus is getting noticed.

Noticed by national media like The New York Times, which last fall featured the venture in a story about U.S. universities that are creating new places and buildings to inspire innovation and encourage interactions between industry and education. Noticed by financial experts who say it’s helping keep the Wichita economy on track.

Noticed by companies who want to be part of something new.

The Times article called WSU’s Innovation Campus the ‘brainchild” of John Bardo, who became the university’s president in 2012.

As soon as he became president, Bardo was publicly talking about the quality of research, learning and innovation that was happening on the campus he was already familiar with. Bardo’s first faculty position after earning a doctorate from The Ohio State University in 1973 was at WSU. He met his wife, Deborah, a Wichita native, in WSU’s Neff Hall.

As a sociologist, Bardo had researched for years how economies

recover and how factors like globalization, technology, and industry and academic partnerships can impact an economy. During his 16-year tenure as chancellor of Western Carolina University, he saw how another public North Carolina university – North Carolina State University – created a research and education park called Centennial Campus through public/private partnerships, grant funding, fundraising and other revenue streams.

Now, WSU has a similar park, the Innovation Campus, which officially opened this year when Airbus moved its Wichita operations into the first of the campus’ eight planned partnership buildings. Those are buildings occupied by businesses or organizations that agree to work with WSU to offer research and student learning opportunities.

The first of two planned academic buildings opened shortly afterward. The Experiential Engineering Building houses 25 laboratories, a community makerspace and has room for other ventures.

Then came a Starbucks store, the first of several planned retail and service developments. (It was coup to land Starbucks since some companies consider new locations based on its proximity to a Starbucks.)

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WSU College of Education

Recognition Night Priya Bhakta, Shirley Lefever, Lindsay Bryan, Andrew Hogan Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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ach year Wichita State University’s College of Education holds a recognition night to acknowledge exemplary work of its teachers, students and alumni throughout the year.

During the ceremony at Corbin Education Center on May 6, the following individuals were honored: Rick Gaskill, College Champion Award; Alicia Thompson, Alumnus of the Year Award; and the mother-daughter team of Paige and Cindy Shavlik, Graduate Students of the Year Award. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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ature lovers from throughout the area flocked to the Great Plains Nature Center for its Passport to Nature event April 27. The evening featured food and drinks, silent and live auctions and live music.

There also was a wine pull, appearances by local outdoor organizations and guest appearances by native Kansas animals.

The fundraiser, called “21 Years of Discovery,” helps benefit the mission of the Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center, which provides educational programs for children to experience the great outdoors.

Major sponsors included Koch Industries, the Westar Green Team, the Coleman Co., Sunflower Bank, Mary Liz Jameson and Leland Russell.

Restaurants taking part included Georges French Bistro, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Molino’s Cuisine, Oklahoma Boy’s BBQ, Soul Sisters Fusion, Creative Cookies by Kim and Mead’s Corner. Beer was provided by Central Standard Brewing. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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Wichita Wears Top It Off For Summer

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here is a whole lot more you can do with your hair in the summer than pull it up in a ponytail or a messy bun. Tod Ernst of Planet Hair and Eric Fisher of Eric Fisher Salons and Eric Fisher Academy say it’s a great time to make a change because spring and summer hair trends are a whole lot of fun.

“You’re going to see hair that goes great with the Bohemian chic looks, braids maybe, but a lived-in style. It’s like you got up and put a little water on your hair and you’re good to go,” Ernst said. “Beachy summer waves, that’s another great style for summer.”

“You don’t want your hair too fixed. I call it ‘sloppy good,’” Fisher said. “You don’t want it perfect, you want it undone.”

Fisher said he’s cutting a lot of “sleepy layers,” which he describes as layers inside a haircut. “You can wear it flat and the layers won’t even show, but you can add product and go for a lot of texture.”

Ernst said they’re doing a lot of “lobs,” which is a longer, inverted bob style. Fisher said they’re doing some bobs at his salons, but not so many of the basic bobs. For example, the French bob is cut with a razor and is not all one length.

When it comes to color, Ernst says cooler tones are popular and younger girls are still doing pastel colors such as baby blue and pink.

If you want something more natural, there are beautiful shades to choose from. “Toner is an old thing that has come back. We’re into that again, but now we’ve got any color toner we want,” he said. “We can meld colors so we’re not limited at all.”

Emma Terry at Planet Hair said when it comes to makeup, go soft and natural. Think glow with natural tones in lipstick, pinks, and light tans.

“But the most important thing is good skin care. Get your skin back in shape after the winter,” she said.

Fake eyelashes are very popular right now, according to Terry.

“Just enhance your natural beauty,” she advised.

As in every new season, a new look is fun. Just remember to accentuate the positive.

“And turn it loose,” Fisher said. - Bonnie Bing

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From left, Regan McGee, Dr. Melissa Hodge, Victoria Jacob and Karley Seelig.

Perfecting the art of aging A

t Ageless MedSpa, the focus is on aging well and aging less.

“I really do want people to age well,” said Dr. Melissa Hodge, a Wichita obstetrician and gynecologist who is the medical spa’s owner and medical director.

“And to look themselves as they age beautifully,” added Victoria Jacob, one of the spa’s two certified medical aesthetic providers.

Medical spas – which differ from day spas in that they focus on body treatments ranging from Botox injections to body contouring procedures to various laser therapies offered in a clinical setting – have become a booming business nationwide. Advances in anti-aging technologies and treatments mean customers nowadays have a variety of nonsurgical options to age gracefully and to look better without traditional cosmetic surgery.

Several of those treatments have seen huge increases since 2000, according to data released last year by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The data compared the growth of procedures between 2000 and 2015. In the U.S., Botox injections increased by 759 percent during that time frame, and laser hair reductions increased 52 percent.

At Ageless MedSpa, those two procedures are among the most popular with patients, said Regan McGee, patient coordinator. Another popular service is the spa’s facials that use the SkinMedica line of skin

care products, she said. SkinMedica is available only through licensed physicians.

Cosmetic injections are popular with today’s medical spa clients because they tend to be “easy for the patient with instant results,” said Jacob, who has 30 years of experience in clinical and surgical settings related to ophthalmology, oculoplastics, dermatology and medical aesthetics.

Recent photos on Ageless MedSpa’s Facebook page show Jacob herself undergoing a Kybella injectable treatment by Hodge. The procedure permanently reduces the fat cells located under one’s chin, the pair explained.

Ageless MedSpa also offers two different therapies, one using ultrasound and another heat, to help lift skin and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Ultherapy uses ultrasound to target the neck and face area, while Venus Freeze, contrary to its name, uses heat to produce body contouring and skin tightening. The spa also offers various skin care services, including sophisticated exfoliation procedures, and skin corrective treatments for conditions such as acne scarring, brown spots, hyperpigmentation and more.

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Friends of the Wichita Art Museum

58th Annual Art & Book Fair Joan Barrier, Jane Sudermann, Marcey Gregory, Mickie Brown Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley

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riends of the Wichita Art Museum hosted the 58th annual Art and Book Fair at the Wichita Art Museum on May 13. The art fair outside of the museum featured the works of 50 artists from 12 states across the U.S. who were selected through a jury application process.

There were works of art in painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, 3-D and 2-D multimedia, fiber, wood, glass and printmaking. Inside the museum, hundreds of books were on sale. Book collectors from all over the region flock to this annual event to look for great finds in new, used and rare books. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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Wichita Grand Opera

Champagne Ball

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he Wichita Grand Opera’s social event of the year, Sierra Scott, Beth Bower its formal ball, returned May 6 to the Wichita Hyatt Regency. This year’s event, titled the Champagne Ball, attracted a crowd of about 350 people and brought together artists, celebrities, patrons, and opera aficionados for an evening of dancing, fun and fine dining with a three-course meal specially prepared for the occasion.

With champagne as the theme, there was plenty of the bubbly for guests, who also heard Wichita’s hometown star singer, Chris Mann, serenade them with selections from “The Phantom of the Opera.” Mann, a 2012 contestant on TV’s “The Voice,” has toured nationally in the musical’s lead role.

The event was emceed by Sierra Scott and Brett Harris and organized by the Champagne Opera Ball committee under the leadership of chairs Georges and Jocelyne Ausseil and honorary chairs Tony Caputo and LewJene Schneider.

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assandra Bryan Design started in 2009, about a year after Bryan graduated from Friends University with a fine arts degree. The company has had steady growth to the point of now employing eight fulltime professionals who comprise the company's talented design, website development and marketing team. Since the business' inception, Bryan's role has shifted from graphic design to creative direction and marketing strategy.

What inspired you to start your own business?

Ever since I was a child, happiness has been my goal in life. I know that might sound overly simplistic, but prior to starting cb{d}, I was unhappy at my job and knew I could create a place to share my passion with others.

I am proud to say that I not only created my childhood dream of happiness, but I maintain that happiness every day through my choices, including the hard ones.

In addition to my goal of happiness, I have been both creative and entrepreneurial for as long as I can remember. Even in grade school, I was always finding out what people needed or liked, creating the solution and attaching a price to it.

Do you have a mentor or someone who influenced your life professionally?

The biggest support and influence of my professional choices has come from my family, but especially my husband, Chad. He is also a business owner and never sugarcoats advice about tough situations. I do not know how he continues to be so patient with me, but I would not be where I am today without his input and love.

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Local events, support available during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

68 counties and has a staff of eight full-time and one part-time employees, a volunteer advisory board of directors and many more volunteers for events, support groups and advocacy efforts.

They kicked off Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month with an open house and block party on June 1, at their office, 1820 E. Douglas. The family-friendly, free event

By MeLinda Schnyder featured activities, live entertainment and food.

Another event during the month is oAnn Laughlin started writing down simplest tasks. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain the 11th Annual Reilly County Memorial Golf Health Awareness Month, during which the what she considered changes in the Tournament on Friday, June 23, at Derby’s behavior of her husband, Warren.

Alzheimer’s Association asks the public to get Hidden Lakes Golf Course. Proceeds help fund involved and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Repeating statements, not remembering respite care to families and caregivers of those disease and other dementias. where things are, needing help with basic living with Alzheimer’s.

“Everyone who has a brain is at risk life functions like choosing what to wear in

In addition to attending events, you to develop Alzheimer’s, a disease that is often the morning – and often accompanied by can support Alzheimer’s and Brain Health anxiety or anger. misunderstood,” said Fe Vorderlandwehr, Awareness Month by visiting alz.org/abam to executive director of the local chapter.

She said she took her notes to share your story, learn more about the disease their family physician who referred her Air “Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death or donate. They also encourage you to go in the U.S. and the fifth leading cause of death Force veteran husband to see a specialist purple — the color of Alzheimer’s awareness for those aged 65 and older. Tragically, there at the VA, where the Laughlins received a — on Facebook, Twitter and other social media is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet. The Alzheimer’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. outlets for the month.

Association of Central and Western Kansas and

That was eight years ago. Three “It’s a great foundation and I’m always our national organization, however, have been years ago JoAnn, now 77, quit her job as happy to see the people who support them,” working to help people with Alzheimer’s and Warren, 83, began needing near constant JoAnn said. “It’s a wonderful place to get care. “You’re with them 24 hours a day but their families to not only find a cure, but to help support and they are doing research, trying them through the process of dealing with this some days it feels like 36 hours,” JoAnn to find answers. It’s affecting everyone and it’s said. “It’s tremendous stress and it’s a long, devastating disease.” scary. For those of us living with it, it’s a long,

The Central and Western Kansas lonely journey.” lonely journey and we need organizations like Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves

That journey has been helped, the Alzheimer’s Association.” she said, by support from the Central and Western Kansas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. JoAnn leans on the knowledge of the chapter’s staff and takes advantage of services they offer.

She reads books about the disease from the library in the Wichita office, she attends monthly support group meetings organized by the chapter and receives grants from the nonprofit for a couple of days of daycare for Warren each month that they wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise.

“Daycare gives me a little time to run errands by myself and Warren gets to spend a few hours with a small group where they have lunch and do activities like play bingo, sing, spend time outside or just talk,” she said. “We aren’t able to get out of the house and do things as much as we used to, and he loves to be around people.”

Warren is one of 52,000 Kansans and 5 million Americans 65 and older who the Alzheimer’s Association estimates are living with the irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the

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Sisterhood of DEMO Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley

Martese Mullins, Blandon Jefferson, James Holland, Lincoln Montgomery, Bayley Scott

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ulie Dombo was the featured keynote speaker at the 8th annual DEMO Conference on April 29 at Wichita State University’s Hughes Metropolitan Complex. She was introduced by Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay. DEMO is the acronym for Developing Every Man’s Opportunity.

“Many times throughout our lives we will encounter fear. It’s how we choose to react to that fear that will change the course of our own individual futures,” said Dombo.

The DEMO conference is hosted by the Do You Want To Live Or Die? program of Rise Up for Youth. The conference is designed to educate and challenge youth to make positive choices concerning their lives, careers and futures. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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Congratulations to our Chamber volunteers who recently set a statewide record of most members recruited during a 56-hour timeframe when 245 new companies joined the organization for a total of more than 1,800 business members!

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Sparkle

Sisters for STEM

Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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ucinda’s in Old Town and the Finishing School for Modern Women joined forces for a fun evening of fashion and fundraising for the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland called Sparkle: Sisters for STEM at CityArts on April 21. Money raised from ticket and raffle sales, along with a percentage of gift sales, went toward the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland STEM program.

“We love to bring together sisters for fun and a memorable experience, while raising money for an important cause,” said Valerie Reimers, owner of Lucinda’s.

“We chose the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland because we love the way they empower girls with STEM programs to help them pursue their talents and passions.”

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VIP • Abode Venue

Kansas Humane Society Donor Appreciation Night

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he Kansas Humane Society held a “thank you” event to show its appreciation for its volunteers and the work they to do help KHS and its mission to save and assist animals.

“We’re very thankful for everyone’s support,” said Chief Development Officer Sarah Vincze.

The event, held April 20 at Abode Venue, attracted about 175 people and included a dinner and several presentations.

President Mark Eby stressed how, due to donor support, the organization was able to save more than 10,000 animals for the second year in a row. In addition, the group provided services to more than 16,000 animals with its spay and neuter surgeries.

Founded in 1888, the society is Wichita’s largest privately funded, nonprofit animal shelter organization.

Eby shared that KHS depends totally on private funds through fees and private donations. It receives no tax dollars or United Way funding, he said. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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Renee Chaloupka, Stefanie Rowland

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VIP • Devlin Rod & Customs

Starbird-Devlin Charities Car Show Check Presentation Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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ith an amazing number of donations and a great turnout, $100,000 was raised during the 60th annual Starbird-Devlin Charities Car Show held this past January. On April 20, checks were presented to Starkey Foundation and The Arc of Sedgwick County – each receiving $50,000 in donations as a result of this year’s car show. The 12-member board of Cars for Charities voted to change the name of the show next year to Cars for Charities. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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VIP • The Orpheum

Music Theatre Wichita Jester Awards

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usic Theatre Wichita hosted its 16th annual Jester Awards ceremony on May 12 at the Wichita Orpheum Theatre. The Jester Awards program honors the excellence of more than 2,500 high school students throughout Kansas in musical theater.

Bonnie Bing was on location interviewing the honorees while on the red carpet. Recognition was given to casts, crews, directors, designers and to all who work to stage high school theatrical productions. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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A new building is under construction just 2 blocks North of our existing location on Andover Road at Weatherstone Village.

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uests gathered at the home of Lisa Hall on May 5 to help raise money for the Paw It Forward Foundation. Paw It Forward is a nonprofit organization created by the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Wichita and the Veterinary Care Foundation to help provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. There were treats donated by Sweet Allie B’s, as well as special performances

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VIP • Lawrence-Dumont Stadium

Wichita Wingnuts Benefit Concert Mama Cliver, Irona Cliver, Denna Heasty, Randi Carter

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he second annual Wichita Wingnuts Community Benefit Concert, presented by Equity Bank, took place at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on April 22.

The evening started with two local acts, Bryson Michael & The Free Nation and then the Adam Capps Band.

The headliners were country music stars Chris Janson and Billy Currington. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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June 2017

Kim Rosen

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Pediatric oncology nurse, Kim Rosen has been caring for children and making their lives better for 25 years. Working alongside her husband, Dr. David Rosen, she has been and continues to be a strong advocate for the children she cares for.

She considers herself a lifeline to parents both in educating them as well as helping them cope.

Kim works with children and families all over Kansas and helps to provide financial, social, educational and psychological resources for them.

She also helps connect families who are going through similar situations as a way to add comfort during a trying time.

Around the office, Kim likes to make it feel like home and does her best to create a fun atmosphere for the patients and families. Organizing special events at the office is one of her favorite things to do. A visit from the Wichita State basketball team, Harlem Globetrotters or a special party helps to make families feel at ease in the office. Kim is passionate about keeping children’s lives as normal as possible during therapy, and tries to do as much treatment as possible outside of the hospital.

Outside of being a pediatric oncology nurse, Kim rescues dogs and runs marathons and triathlons. She even participated in a full Ironman event last year. She is also involved in a number of charitable organizations including Children’s Miracle Network, Victory in the Valley, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Wichita’s Littlest Heroes, Camp Hope, Camp Quality and Golden Glove Charity. Kim Rosen is truly an Everything Woman!

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These are a few of our favorite things. Oh, sorry, it sounds like I’m singing a favorite tune! These elements are the beginnings of creating another beautiful home for a client. This house was already fabulous with high ceilings and great architecture. Just look at how high that fireplace is! It also has an open floor plan that includes the entry, dining room, great room, kitchen and television room. These elements make enjoying a home easier but can also present the homeowner with some design challenges. This is where we come into the picture.

Nelson Designs had the opportunity to work with our client from the very beginning in creating a relaxing, comBefore Before fortable home in a clean, contemporary style.

We had the sofa in our store for her to see, touch and test for comfort. With this main piece chosen, we went to “Fabric World” (in our store) where over 4000 fabrics wait to be used on sofas and chairs. The client wanted grays, blacks and whites, so we mixed textures and tones. Adding a fabulous drapery print that picked up the colors in a contemporary tree design really pulled the area together.

Our recommendation for the dining room was to use a round table that fit her space better. We found the perfect table in gray wood tones. It works beautifully with the black china cabinet. The chairs have clean lines and are upholstered with a fabric that is easy to maintain and clean; you can wipe away spills!

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We played around with accessories in the client’s color story, and then with pops of orange just to show how easy it is to change the feeling with an accent color. Either way, our after pictures show a beautiful home in two contemporary color stories that will look current for many years to come. Enjoy!

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VIP • Distillery 244

Bike Beautiful

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icycle riders and two-wheeling enthusiasts from Rebecca Ignowski, Lauren Clary, Tammy Taylor throughout the area took part in the annual Bike Beautiful event April 20 at Distillery 244 in Old Town.

The evening was a combination of socializing, visiting with a variety of vendors and seeing the latest look during a bike-friendly fashion show that featured designs from casual to sport riding. Attendees also enjoyed drinks and appetizers while sharing riding experiences and arranging for future rides. Proceeds from the event support bicycle and pedestrian efforts locally.

“It’s fun to have our bicycling community come together,” said Barry Carroll, founder of Bike Walk Wichita.

The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, which started in 2010, serves not only as advocates for biking and walking, but it also helps those in need by providing them with a refurbished bicycle for basic transportation. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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VIP • Hyatt Regency

Via Christi Health Philanthropy

Reception Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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n inaugural donor reception was hosted by the Via Christi Health Philanthropy committee and Via Christi Health board members on May 2 at Hyatt Regency Wichita to honor the generosity of benefactors with cumulative gifts of $25,000 to more than $5 million that support patients, programs and services at Via Christi.

Speakers included Mike Mullins, president and CEO of Via Christi Health; Monica Coen, chief philanthropy officer for Via Christi Health; and Lyndy Wells, chair of the Via Christi Health Philanthropy committee.

The evening also recognized outstanding partners who received Spirit of Philanthropy awards: Riverside Health Foundation, outstanding community impact partner; Walmart and Sam’s Club, outstanding corporate partner; Lattner Family Foundation, outstanding foundation partner; Via Christi medical staff, outstanding health care partner; Via Christi Volunteers, Partners in Caring, outstanding mission partner. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.

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My professional aspirations for the future are to continue to work smarter, not harder and to create beautiful brands, websites and digital marketing strategies for fellow business owners. I will continue to follow my gut instinct on projects and opportunities for growth like we have done in the past.

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CEO Spotlight John Bardo Continued from Page 53

Applications are currently being taken for the new apartment complex set to open in August. The Law Enforcement Training Center, which will provide joint training space for city police officers and county deputies and room for WSU’s criminal justice program, is scheduled to open in January.

Zoe Newton, chair of the Kansas Board of Regents, said “that spirit of thinking outside the box” happening at WSU, as well as at Kansas’ other five universities in different ways, is important.

Bardo cited a recent Wells Fargo report that gives credit to investments made in the Innovation Campus – along with investments in downtown Wichita – as helping equalize Wichita’s economy after a lackluster performance by Wichita’s aviation sector.

While Bardo gets credit for setting the strategy to create the Innovation Campus, there’s another person on campus who’s tasked with implementing the ideas and looking out for WSU’s interests.

As WSU’s vice president for research and technology transfer, John Tomblin is the go-to guy for companies who want to talk about locating on the university’s new Innovation Campus, which is situated on 120 acres of what had been WSU’s longtime Braeburn Golf Course.

Almost daily calls from interested companies have become par for the course for Tomblin. It’s pretty much a no-brainer for companies who claim to be innovative to want to be part of a new happening place that’s getting noticed by national media and industry experts.

“But it’s really about getting the right fit,” said Tomblin. “Just wanting to be on the university campus because it’s cool is not the right fit.”

In order to get a coveted spot on the campus, companies have to provide applied learning opportunities for faculty and students – through research, internships or other such endeavors. Some companies have been turned away, Bardo and Tomblin said, because they can’t provide those opportunities.

Tomblin understands the great things that can happen in a lab, the importance of developing industry relationships and the opportunities to put WSU on the map. He’s done all of that since joining the WSU faculty in 1994, earning a stellar reputation as a teacher and researcher on composites and advanced materials.

Since he became the executive director of WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research in 2000, NIAR has doubled its funding and expanded its reputation for outstanding research.

With the Innovation Campus, WSU is positioning itself as a model of how urban-based research universities should be focused on creating applied learning opportunities, being “a dominant player” in local, regional and state economies, and improving a community’s quality of life, Bardo said.

“WSU is in a transition period of becoming a modern research university,” Tomblin agreed.

That means creating opportunities to learn, work, live and play, he said.

And continuing to do the kinds of things that get you noticed.

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Leading Edge Mobile Cinema Tour Tyler Bolen, Megan Barbe, Nancy Cziske, Josh Erickson, Jeremy Sprayberry, Jennifer Morales, Chris Angel Gomez, Stephanie Briceno, Christian Berrios Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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elebrity Cruises’ call center in Wichita was one of 48 U.S. stops on the Celebrity Cruises 12-week Leading Edge Mobile Cinema tour.

On May 3, employees were treated to a 3-D reveal in the Mobile Cinema of Celebrity’s latest class of ships, The Edge. Employees were “transported” to a dream destination before enjoying some truffle popcorn and a virtual tour of the ship.

The new ship will begin island-hopping in the Caribbean in December 2018, with booking now available.

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Who Wore What

Andrea White

Andee Higgins Wore: Vintage look of a black outfit featuring a flutter skirt, black platform shoes, rhinestone jewelry and a small black hat What: Blue Moon at the Museum

Wore: A navy blue Lily Pulitzer dress with scalloped hemline and metallic embroidery, metallic sandals, sparkling crystal necklace and bracelets by Touchstone Jewelry

Carol Prochaska Wore: White pants, floral print and lace trim top, pale pink jacket, black patent flats by Kate Spade What: Wichita Bar Association Auxiliary Spring Luncheon

When: April 29

What: Terradyne Country Club Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon

Where: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

When: May 16

Where: Ambassador Hotel, Viceroy Room

Where: Terradyne Country Club’s Hereford House Restaurant

Why: “I wanted to wear pink.”

Why: “I wore this because my mom picked it out of my closet. She chose it from my fancy dresses.

The hat was my great-grandmother’s. We came tonight because my grandmother used to go to the Blue Moon.” When complimented on her jewelry, she said, “I’m the thrift store queen.”

When: May 11

Why: “I thought this was kind of a resort look, semi-conservative and appropriate for today. And it’s springy.” by

Bonnie Bing

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