WFM January 2010

Family

CAR CARE: HOw to keep your care running well during the wintery weather

WICHITA

M A G A Z I N E 













WichitaFamily.com l JANUARY 2010

LOSING WEIGHT ONE COOKIE AT A TIME

Two local women share how Wichita’s Smart For Life helped them shed pounds and inches.

BOReDOM BUSTERs

Keeping your workouts interesting so you don’t lose your motivation.

Inside: our CHILD CARE DIRECTORY

w!

No e l b aila Av

701 Goldspike: $164,944

! ow N ble aila v A

729 Bobtail Court: $239,900

! ow N e bl aila v A

620 Goldspike: $149,400

! ow N ble aila v A

1908 Depot: $339,900

! ow N e bl aila v A

2117 Beltline: $209,000

! ow N ble aila v A

1916 Depot: $173,345

! ow N e bl aila Av

2124 Beltline: $174,900

! ow N ble aila v A

1912 Depot: $289,950

A Premier Newton Community

Office phone: 316-680-9735

See VISUAL TOURS at SandCreekStation.com Beautiful Custom Built Homes starting in the mid $100’s. Just 15 minutes North of Wichita. Proximity to shopping, dining & Newton Medical Center. Private Neighborhood Swimming Pool, Numerous Lakes, Gourgeous Golf Course Views. The nationally recognized course, designed by the acclaimed Jeffery Brauer, is the premier public golfing destination, ranked in the national top ten by Golf Digest!

www.WichitaFamily.com

Wichita Family | DECEMBER 2009

3

contents inside

WichitaFamily.com

7 9 13

l JANUARY 2010

WiNTER READY?

Taking time to winterize your vehicle could keep you safer on the road.

Body Confidence after 40 Patting yourself on the back after success and looking at goals for 2010.

BOREDOM BUSTERS

Keeping your workouts interesting to stave off monotony.

10

8 EASY ORGANIZATION

ALSO:

LOSING POUNDS WITH THE HELP OF WICHITA’S SMART FOR LIFE

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS AT USD 259..................................14-15 CHILDCARE DIRECTORY...........16 CLASSIFIED ADS..................16-17

Cover photo courtesy of Camera Angles, LTD 4 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

ON THE MOVE JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS............18 www.WichitaFamily.com

Joke s and Riddles Q:

What month has 28 days?

A: All of them!

Q:

What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in a thousand years?

A: The letter “M.”

Most clocks have two arrows. The short arrow is known as the little hand and tells the hour. The long arrow is known as the big hand and tells the minute. When the little hand is on 11 and the big hand is on 12, for example, it is 11 o’clock. Write in the time under each clock face pictured.

What Time Is It? The answer to that question depends upon where you are in the world. At midday in Chicago, your watch might read 12 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, whereas in Sydney, Australia, it would read 5 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2010.

The difference in time around the world has to do with the International Date Line and time zones. The International Date Line is an imaginary line in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that divides the earth into two days. Generally places in the eastern hemisphere are a day ahead of places in the western hemisphere.

Earth is divided into time zones. The United States has several, including Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific Standard Time. Generally, the farther west the area, the earlier in the day it is. At 7 p.m. Central Time in Chicago, it is 6 p.m. Mountain Time in Denver and 5 p.m. Pacific Time in Los Angeles.

1)

______ o’clock

Na me T h at Ti me

2)

______ o’clock

What Rhymes with…

1.

5.

7.

2.

3.

8.

9.

6.

4.

______ o’clock

4)

______ o’clock

Answers: 1) 12 o’clock, 2) 9 o’clock, 3) 1 o’clock, 4) 6 o’clock

List 10 words that rhyme with “time.”

3)

COLORING PICTURE

10.

Some answers: chime, crime, dime, grime, I’m, lime, mime, prime, rhyme, slime

Fact or Fiction?

Month Challenge

Years are divided into 12 months, January through December. Some months are shorter than others. Do you know how many days are in each month? Take this quiz and find out.

1) February is the shortest month of the year. Fact or Fiction?

2) There are only 28 days in February. Fact or Fiction?

3) November is the longest month of the year. Fact or Fiction?

4) There are more months with 31 days than 30. Fact or Fiction?

5) Eight months have 31 days. Fact or Fiction?

6) Four months have 30 days. Fact or Fiction?

7) June and July have 31 days, Fact or Fiction?

8) March, April and September have 30 days. Fact or Fiction?

9) May and October have 31 days. Fact or Fiction?

10) January and December have 31 days. Fact or Fiction?

Answers: 1) Fact, 2) Fiction, every four years, a Leap Year takes place and February has 29 days, 3) Fiction, November has just 30 days, whereas other months have 31, 4) Fact, 5) Fiction, seven months have 31 days, 6) Fact, 7) Fiction, June has just 30 days, while July and August have 31 days, 8) Fiction, March has 31 days, while April and September have 30, 9) Fact, 10) Fact

www.WichitaFamily.com

Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

5

Family WICHITA

M



A



G



A Z I N Publisher: 







E

For the Families, LLC 316.295.8465 Editor Eric Clark Contributing Writers: Jessica Lindsey Clara Willliams Tresa Erickson Advertising inquiries contact: Vice President of Sales & Marketing Elizabeth Barker 316.204.8575 ebarker@wichitafamily.com Sales Representative Directories and Special Features Sara Doppler 316.755.2197 sara@wichitafamily.com Distribution Manager Brett Eitzen 620.951.4148 Wichita Family Magazine is published 12 times a year by For the Families, LLC. Wichita Family Magazine is available free, at schools, stores, restaurants, libraries, retailers and local attractions, as well as other places families frequent. For a complete list of where to find Wichita Family, or for subscription rates, visit www.wichitafamily.com.

Mailing address:

editor’s letter As we jump into the new year, we’re excited about how quickly our family-based reputation is spreading. As the popularity of WF spreads, so too, do the relationships we make and the places we distribute. I’ve had several people come to my wife and I and ask us “how” or “why” we decided to publish a family-based magazine. Around this time of year, I often share how we came to publish Wichita Family Magazine and why we’re doing it.

Almost two years ago, my wife and I were sitting in our living room talking about what we were going to do that evening with our kids. We were tired of doing the trip to Target/go out to dinner thing--we wanted to “do” something with our kids, and more importantly, something family-friendly. As we contemplated the situation, we realized their were few places we could find for information about family-friendly things to do in the Wichita area. Later that evening, after settling for a night at home, we started talking again about the lack of information/entertainment out there for young families. It was at that point, that Christy and I decided to do something about it; specifically, we wanted to help bring families together.

Amazingly, two weeks from that moment, a colleague of ours approached us about taking over a publication that she owned and published-enter, Wichita Family Magazine. Up to that point, Christy and I hadn’t shared our desire to start a family publication with anyone else. So you can imagine our amazement when this happened. We truly felt like God had placed that opportunity in our lap. From that point, WF has been a process of nurturing and shaping a bigger ideal---the promotion of family values. We continue to believe that God has his hand in the future of this publication and His blessings are seen daily. As we look back and thank Him for an amazing 2010, we’re even more excited about the future.

P.O. Box 817 Wichita, Kansas 67201 How to reach us: Phone: 316.295.8465 Email: publisher@wichitafamily.com Copyright 2009 by For the Families, LLC. All rights reserved. Wichita Family Magazine is not responsible for errors, omissions or contest fulfillment from third parties. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission is strictly prohibited. Wichita Family is distributed free of charge. The magazine’s advertisers make this possible, so support them! We reserve the right to edit submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication, but we reserve the right to refuse material.

Materials will not be returned. Any editorial content or advertising published is the property of For the Families, LLC.

6 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

Eric Clark Owner/Publisher For the Families, LLC publisher@wichitafamily.com

www.WichitaFamily.com

WINTER READY? Taking time to winterize your vehicle, starting with your tires, will help keep you safer on the road this season.

By Tresa Erickson

"What are you going to all of that trouble for?" your sister demands to know after she hears you making an appointment with a service station to have your tires inspected. Unlike your sister who lives in the Sunshine State, you live where winters can be harsh. In order to ensure you get where you need to this winter, you are having your vehicle winterized, starting with the tires.

Good tires can make all of the difference on treacherous winter roads. In order to prepare your vehicle for the rough weather ahead, you must make sure your tires are properly inflated. Tires lose about a psi of air pressure every month and every time the air temperature drops about 10 degrees. Vehicles with under-inflated tires do not handle well, especially on icy roads. They also increase wear and tear and use more gas (and who needs that with the price of gas these days).

If your vehicle is brand new, you may not have to worry much about the tire pressure. It probably came equipped with a tire pressure monitor that will inform you when the pressure has dropped below a certain point. If you have an older vehicle, you will definitely need to keep an eye on the tire pressure and have your tires checked regularly.

You also need to keep an eye on the tread depth. The more worn and shallow the tread on your tires, the less grip you will have on the road. Depending upon where you live and how treacherous the roads become in the winter, you might want to consider switching to winter tires. Designed specifically for icy roads, these will provide you with superior grip. Keep in mind that you will need to replace all four tires. Should you do just the back two, you will compromise your grip and your safety. To ensure this does not happen, some tire dealers refuse to sell consumers fewer than four tires, unless they need a single replacement winter tire.

It is important that you winterize your vehicle. Start with the tires and work your way up. The better prepared your car is for winter, the safer you will be when out and about.

www.WichitaFamily.com

Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

7

Easy Ways to Organize Your Workspace

(Family Features)

W

hether you have a home office or just a small corner that serves as the family work station, keeping it organized is key to getting things done. These simple tips will help clear out the clutter and make the most of your space.

Supplies and Demand. From paper clips to reams of paper, everything needs a place to go. Dumping it all into one drawer doesn’t really help you find things when you need them.

Prefab drawer organizers don’t always fit the drawer sizes you have, so make your own. Use small containers such as mini loaf pans, small plastic baskets or other small square or rectangle tins and boxes. They’ll hold paper clips, thumbtacks, stamps, sticky note pads and plenty of other small desk items.

For desktop storage, use jars, small vases or decorated cans to hold pens and pencils. They’re small and can add an interesting visual element to your work space.

Cut Cord Clutter. There’s nothing like a

8 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

tangle of electrical cords to make an area seem even more cluttered.

Wireless Charging Station. To tame the cords needed to charge up electronic devices, go wireless instead. Powermat helps eliminate dead batteries, constant plugging/unplugging, loss of chargers and tangled wires. With real-time wireless charging for phones, games, music players and other popular electronic devices, Powermat allows users to charge multiple devices simultaneously, charging as fast as or faster than the device’s charger. It senses when the device is fully charged, and stops sending power so that it not only saves energy, but protects from overcharging.

The Powermat system pairs an ultra-thin mat with a sleek receiver that attaches to each device, enabling users to simply drop and charge. Custom receivers are available for the iPhone, iPod, Nintendo DS and Blackberry devices. These and over one thousand other devices may be charged using the convenient Powercube, a universal receiver that comes standard with every Powermat.

Available in Portable or Home & Office versions, Powermat makes a great gift for any anyone looking to de-clutter their home or office. The Powermat’s suggested retail price is $99.99 for mats and $29.99 - $39.99 for receivers.

Visit www.powermat.com for more information.

Go Vertical. Why spread out if you can spread up? Look for ways to take advantage of any vertical space you may have. Even one wall shelf can add some much needed storage space. Put up a wall-mounted message center, or create one with a small bulletin board, a write-on board, and a wall file. Stack equipment, but don’t cover up any venting. Use small chair-leg protectors as spacers in between to let air circulate and prevent overheating.

It doesn’t take much – and it doesn’t have to cost much – to get your workspace organized. A few simple fixes and you’re on your way to a more productive day.

Courtesy of Family Features www.WichitaFamily.com

Body Confidence After 40 Taking time to pat myself on the back and looking at my goals for 2010.

By: Clara Williams

I

I DID IT! I DID IT! I DID IT! Woot, Woot! I DID IT! Once.

But, hey, I did it. As promised, I hung out one night in a fitted tee and did NOT cover my stomach once. And, I did it for four HOURS. And, I did it while hanging out with 3 friends. Did you hear that last part?

I hung out with three friends for four hours in a fitted tee shirt and did not cover my stomach ONCE. But, boy, did I think about it! Surprisingly, no one said, “Hey, Claire, that belly roll is pretty nasty. Could you cover it?”

Do you know what I was reminded of? My friends like me for me, not how I look. They aren’t hanging out with me because of my figure. They’re hanging out with me because they like www.WichitaFamily.com

my personality – albeit goofy. No one starred, no one gaped, no one pointed and laughed. And, no, I really didn’t expect THAT kind of behavior…I guess I don’t know what I thought would happen. But the world didn’t end and I eventually forgot I was worried about it.

Yes, I have been putting more time in the gym working on my abs. Yes, I’m pleased with the results. I got a cold and didn’t go to the gym for two weeks and was okay with it and what it was or wasn’t doing to my body. The important thing was to get well. I ate rotten around the holidays and I ENJOYED IT. Guilt Free. That is a huge step for me. HUGE. I started back to the gym Christmas Eve and went every day.

Of course we’re all going to splurge during the holidays. My gift to myself this year was to not beat myself up.

Splurging and enjoying great food with family and friends is a big part of the holiday. I am proud of myself for picking myself back up, dusting off and getting back in the gym and getting back to sensible eating.

January is here. What am I going to work on this month? An extra 20 minutes a day at the gym. I can find 20 minutes. Not covering up in a fitted shirt (more than once). Eating better every day. Reminding myself that I’m on the right track. And, I think I might just start planning a beach vacation for late summer.

Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

9

Losing pounds and inches one cookie at a time

With the help of Smart for Life, a locally-owned company offering a nationally-renowned diet system and diet products, Newton resident Chris Hedrick and Wichitan Kathy Summers are reaping the rewards, and they have the bodies to prove it.

L

osing weight and getting healthy isn't all fun and games, it takes hard work and dedication. But with the professionals at Smart for Life behind you, that work can get a whole lot more enjoyable.

Smart for Life—located at 6611 East Central, Ste B in Wichita, and reachable by phone at 316-295-2900—is a locally-owned company that offers a nationally-renowned diet system and diet products to the area.

Smart for Life is a diet that incorporates convenient, healthy meals in the form of cookies that are eaten every couple of hours, accompanied by water or noncaloric beverage of choice. The cookies serve as six small meals during the day then a healthy, high-protein, lowfat dinner of your choice is enjoyed in the evening, consisting of lean protein and 2 to 5 servings of vegetables and salad.

Participants are monitored by a doctor and weigh-in weekly for accountability.

Dieters lose an average of 12 to 15 pounds in a four-week period, said Smart for Life owner, Michelle Davidson, but more importantly, they learn the keys of how to maintain from day one from the habits created while on the program, all encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

10 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

Feeling better and much lighter Newton resident Chris Hedrick had tried several diets over the years. After being unsuccessful and unhappy with results from diet pills and point system diets, she heard about Smart for Life and decided to give it a try.

“When I heard that it was doctor supervised, that was a drawing card for me,” she said.

Hedrick had a tendency to have high blood pressure and other health issues such as high cholesterol before the diet.

After learning that there was a medical program with Smart for Life, Hedrick was encouraged.

Hedrick met with the medical director of Smart For Life of Wichita, James Seberger, M.D., Ph.D, in January 2009 and began the diet.

Dr. Seberger has a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology along with a medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Pair the medical background with a life-long interest in nutrition and health and Smart For Life participants in Wichita have quite the perfect setup.

written by Jessica Lindsey photos by Camera Angles, LTD “Our goal at Smart for Life is to identify the stress, eating and living patterns which are leading to our obesity and early demise,” said Dr. Seberger. “On the medical program we use a special scale to measure fat mass and fat free mass. This allows us to carefully control calories, protein and activity. We can then adjust these to make a person increase their lean body weight while decreasing fat mass.”

Hedrick could tell right away that the support she found in the weekly weighin and the supervision by the doctor was very beneficial.

“At one point I got to a place where I plateaued,” said Hedrick. “I had been doing more strength training and cardio. Because they were weighing me on their scales that had Body Mass Index (measuring fat mass, fat free mass and water weight), they were able to tell me that I was gaining muscle mass and losing weight.”

The weekly support and knowledgeable staff helped Hedrick to remain motivated throughout the months she was on the diet.

Hedrick ate the recommended amount of cookies each day, drank plenty of water, exercised, and ate a healthy www.WichitaFamily.com

dinner. The doctor instructs when to add exercise into the program, usually near the goal weight.

“I realized I was not drinking as much water as I should have been,” said Hedrick. “And growing up on a farm in Western Kansas, I ate a lot of red meat, cheese and milk. I retrained my thinking about how I eat.”

BEFORE

AFTER

After about four months on the diet, Hedrick had lost 35 pounds and blood work showed that her cholesterol had gone down into normal range.

Hedrick has been off the diet products completely and maintaining her weight since September 2009.

“I am much more aware of portion sizes and calories and I continue with my exercise program,” said Hedrick. “What I really liked getting out of this whole episode is the fact that I feel healthier and that I am healthier and I feel like it helped motivate me to keep on an exercise routine.”

BEFORE

AFTER

Enjoying every bite Similarly to Hedrick, Wichitan Kathy Summers has appreciated the medical backing, the constant support and the new way of thinking about food.

“I like it that when I go into Smart for Life I feel like I get their undivided attention,” said Summers.

Possibly just as exciting to Summers is the convenience of the diet and the confidence she has that she will be

able to maintain the loss.

“I think the biggest thing to me—because I’ve lost more than this before but I’ve not

kept it off in the past—is that I feel like this time I have support and it’s helped me realize that there are easy things to cook, it doesn’t have to be about going out and eating or grabbing whatever is quick,” said Summers.

Summers started the diet in June and by mid-December had lost more than 85 pounds.

“I like it because I’m never hungry,” said Summers. “I eat a cookie or other Smart for Life product like a muffin or shake and eight ounces of water then do laundry at home or go to work. By the time I feel like I want something to munch on, not even being hungry, it’s time to have another cookie.”

Summers said so much of her weight came from her convenience eating at restaurants, fast-food drive thru temptations, vending machine stops.

Those habits also soaked up a lot of money, she is spending less per month on the diet than she was on her unhealthy

www.WichitaFamily.com

Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

11

TIME-TESTED FAMILY APPROVED! EASY

Family

G MADE SHOPPIN SUPPLY : SCHOOL -SCHOOL BACK-TO

ITA WICH

AR OF EVENTS OBER CALEND

CK OUT OUR OCT E I ONNTHE MOVE: CHE A FAMZILIES Q

G M A Q

Q

mily.com

WichitaFa

Q

Q

Q

09 09 2009 20 USST 2009 z AUGUST

Family

Q

WICHITA

M

Q

A

Q

G

Q

A

Q

Z

Q

I

Q

N

Q

om l SEPTEMBER WichitaFamily.c

E

2009

Family BODY CONFIDE NCE: THE BEGINN ING

ns! Fun Celebratio : Much ent Equipm n inflatables more tha

r Services: Via Christi Senio

G KEEPIN INSIDE: E IN

BY SAF ..

YOUR BA LOOK. SERVING THE YOUR HOME SERatin g their 29 A CLy:OCel ebr g. 28WICH Chene niversary Au 125th An

OF ONE WOMAN’S

WICHITA

E TO IT’S TIM ME HAVE SO FUN! SERIOUS

JOURNEY

eating habits.

M A G A Z I N E

SAND GENERATION

Q

Q

Q

WichitaFamily.c om z NOVEMBER

s elderly Helping the area’ load for g the and lightenin them those caring for

Q

Q

Q

Q

2009

OK...

SER LO A CLOcity of Bel Aire. ...at the

INSIDE: FALL FUN AT BECK’S FARM E ORCHARD MAZ

NATIONA L COUP ON MON TH: STRE TCHING THOSE PRECIO US PENN IES

Family WICH ITA

A CLOSER LOOK ...

...at the city of New Consider Newton...L ton. ife as it Should Be

M A G Q

Q

THINKING ABOUT ADOP TING?

Helpful insights into the process of adop ting a child.

Q

A

Q

Z

Q

I

Q

N

Q

E

INSIDE: THANKSGIVING DINNER FROM START TO FINISH

VISION DOCTO RS

36 Year s enhanc of protecting and ing vision young for the and old

Start advertising today!

A CLOSE R LOOK ...

The city of Derb A good y: place to grow

INSIDE: GOING GREEN GUIDE FOR EV ERYDAY PEOPLE

It’s getting tougher to make ends meet for our area families and for businesses. Now, more than ever, we need to be there to help. Reach customers who are looking to spend their money wisely with our affordable advertising rates. Call Elizabeth for details at 316-204-8575.

Family WICHITA

M A G A Z I N E 





12 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010









This is a concept Summers says she will carry through to her regular diet once she is finished losing weight on Smart for Life.

Summers also has enjoyed the new recipes that she receives each week when she visits Smart for Life to weighin. She has experimented with several new things that she otherwise wouldn’t have tried to cook and she is excited about change in her desires.

“Everything tastes so good,” said Summers. “It seems like when you don’t eat sweets, things just taste better. I haven’t missed the sweets and fast food doesn’t even sound good anymore.”

The only thing Summers has been frustrated with is her need to constantly update her wardrobe.

“I buy four pairs of pants then three weeks later they don’t fit,” joked Summers.

Through Smart for Life, Summers, Hedrick, and the many other local success stories, are realizing what contributes to their unhealthy eating and they’re discovering how to change those habits.

“To see someone come in who may be at their lowest point and their highest weight, then to see the transformation, to see their confidence and their self esteem rise, to see that person come into their own and come out of their shell of all the extra weight they were carrying around,” said Davidson. “You can tell they’re happier people. That’s the absolute best part of all of it, the transformation of people becoming happier with who they are.” www.WichitaFamily.com www.WichitaFamily.com

Boredom Busters

Keeping your workouts interesting to stave off monotony

I

t happens to you every time. You resolve to get fit at the start of the New Year, you work out regularly and then you lose steam. You revert to old habits, exercising whenever you feel like it. The primary cause of your behavior: not a lack of self-discipline but plain old boredom. You get tired of exercising and plop down in front of the TV instead.

By Tresa Erickson want to lose 10 pounds or run three miles. These are goals you can work up to a little at a time. You can run a quarter of a mile one week, a half of a mile the next two weeks, a mile the next four weeks, and so forth, until you reach your three-mile goal. Once you reach your long-term goals, make sure you find new ones to keep the momentum

going.

Fighting exercise boredom is not easy. It can be done, however. Change is key, and to stay motivated, you need to set some long-term goals and focus on all of the rewards you reap from exercising.

Exercise boredom is not uncommon.

Many people, including die-hard fitness buffs, experience it from to time.

Fortunately, there are several ways to combat it. First, you need to review your workout routine and pinpoint exactly what it is that bores you. Are you tired of doing the same old exercises at the same old time in the same old place day in and day out? Yeah? Well then, it’s time to make some changes. Run in the morning on some days around your neighborhood and swim in the evening on others at the gym. Vary your routine and keep boredom at bay.

To ensure your workouts are interesting, incorporate gadgets and entertainment into them. Get a heart-rate monitor and use it during your workouts to make sure you are reaching your potential. Watch some TV or listen to some music to make your workouts fun.

Small changes in your exercise routine, whether in activity, timing, location and even frequency and duration, can do wonders for combating boredom.

None of it, however, may be enough.

You may need to make bigger changes, like trying an adventurous sport, participating in a team sport or finding an exercise buddy. Often people become bored with exercise because they do it alone. Time flies much faster when you have someone to talk to while you are exercising. A partner can also keep you motivated. Failing to show up for a workout is a lot harder when someone is waiting for you.

Even with all of these changes in your exercise routine, you may still suffer some boredom from time to time. To keep yourself motivated, find something to shoot for. Think about what it is that you want to get from exercising and set some long-term goals. Perhaps you www.WichitaFamily.com

Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

13

Wichita Public Schools— Expecting and Delivering Excellence Wichita Public Schools

2010 CHOICES FAIR

News and information from our partners at USD 259

Increased student achievement and preparation of young people for success in a diverse world are over-arching priorities for the Wichita Public Schools.

Community partners support students for the holidays

Our district features: • Schools of choice • Rich diversity

Tuesday January 12, 2010 .....

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. .....

Century II Exhibition Hall 225 W. Douglas

• Student connectedness • Quality teachers • Top academic honors in KS • Safe school environment • New and renovated facilities • Business partnerships • Education EDGE Foundation

A Spaght Multimedia Magnet student shows the gift he received from Greater Pentecostal Church of God in Christ.

S

tudents at several schools were • Enrollment Information able to celebrate the holidays • Visit Booths with a littlecontact extra help us from • Talk with Staff, Students & Parents For more information community Santas. by phone at 316-973-4515 School • Explore our District Programs partners and individuals came or visit to schools to us doonline: good deeds to ensure www.usd259.com students had happy holidays.

At Spaght Multimedia Magnet, members from the First Pentecostal Church of God In Christ Church provided a toy for every pre-K through fourth-grade student. The provided each fifth-grade student with a $20 gift card to Wal-Mart. For the past two years, the church has given toys to students in the primary grades, but this year, they decided to give a toy For more information visit our Web site at to every student. www.usd259.com

or call the Magnet Admissions Office at 973-4464.

14 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

“Our members love to give and that’s what Christmas is all about,” said Pastor Herman Hicks. “It brings joy to the students’ faces and that brings joy to our faces.”

Pastor Hicks hopes that other churches in Wichita will adopt schools and to make sure every student has a toy for Christmas.

At Washington Elementary, employees from Accell Mobile made sure every student had a gift for the holidays. The company held a fundraiser among employees and friends with the goal to raise enough money to adopt the entire school to provide each student www.WichitaFamily.com

PVMS students collect thousands of toys

S

tudents from Pleasant Valley Middle School collected thousands of toys for Toys for Tots. The students delivered more than 3,000 toys to a drop-off site at 21st and Maize Road on Dec 4.

The students arrived by school bus with their SRO providing a special police escort. Pleasant Valley has participated in the Toys for Tots drive for several years.

(ABOVE) Washington Elementary students receive games from Accell Mobile. (RIGHT) Isaiah Brown, kindergarten student at Adams Elementary, gets a haircut from barber T.J. Everett.

a toy. Each student received a board game or card game that was fun and educational.

Employees gave the students their gifts during a special assembly on Dec. 18.

This is the second year the company provided gifts to students. Last year, they donated toys to Lincoln Elementary.

Boys at Adams Elementary had a chance to look nice before the holidays with a free haircut. T.J. Everett, a barber at Tangles Unlimited offered to give the students free haircuts at the school.

Everett, who has a son who attends Adams, offered his services for families who may not be able to afford to get haircuts for their sons. He gave haircuts to about a dozen students on December

21, the first day of the winter break, and families were glad to come back to the school to take advantage of his offer.

“This is the season of giving and I wanted to give something to the kids and to their families,” Everett said. “When they look good, they feel good and I want to put a smile on their faces.”

“I’m looking sharp,” said Isaiah Brown, kindergarten student, while he was in the middle of getting his hair cut.

Our students always step up for this,” said Major Andy Trager, Leadership instructor at Pleasant Valley. Trager is one of the organizers of the toy drive.

“Our students know that their donations give so many children a chance to have a great Christmas.

It’s heartwarming to see our students put others before themselves,” Trager said.

Mayberry students declare battle with marshmallows

E

ighth-grade students at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet made a mess with marshmallows and their teacher didn’t mind. Students in John Loos’ physics class created devices that could shoot small marshmallows across the classroom. Students designed and built their own catapults, sling shots, air cannons and other items to fire the marshmallows. Some students used bike pumps, compressed air, their own breath or muscles to get them to fly across the room.

Teams of students declared war on www.WichitaFamily.com

each other and when a team got three marshmallows in another team’s bowl, the first team would take over and both would try to conquer another team until there was only one team left.

The students used the battle to practice trajectory, precision and accuracy while firing their marshmallow missiles.

“It’s a fun way for them to grasp a lot of complex math, engineering and physics concepts,” Loos said. “And they don’t mind picking up all the marshmallows off the floor at the end.”

Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

15

CHILDCARE DIRECTORY

Kids Day Inn---a quality Christian Mom’s Day Out program at Westlink Christian Church 2001 N. Maize Road, Wichita 722-1034 x121.

Based on the “Bee” Attitudes Classes for 2& 3 year olds Monday, Thursday OR Friday.

Asbury Preschool: A high quality school. Readiness Program for children 3-5. For information call 942-1491.

Kidslink Christian Preschool at Westlink Christian Church.

2001 N. Maize Road, Wichita 7221034. Excellence in Early Childhood Education from a Christian Perspective.

Developmentally appropriate ½ day sessions for 3, 4, & 5 year olds. Character Building, Christian Values, Qualified Staff, Safe Loving Environment. Enrollment for Fall 2010 starts February 2nd.

Noah’s Ark Child Care Center and Preschool, 6100 W. Maple St. Wichita 943-2088. Located inside Central Community Church.

Caring for children 2 ½ to 7yrs.

Biblical and Preschool Curriculum….

SRS approved CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB: http://www.centralcommunity.org/ noahsark/index.html

Offer Childcare services?

Connect with families instantly by advertising in our childcare directory for as little as $30/ month. Contact sara at sara@wichitafamily.com.

Wichita Family Classified Section Midwest Classified Network READER NOTICE: This publication will never knowingly accept any advertisement that is illegal or considered fraudulent. If you have questions or doubts about any ads on these pages, we advise that before responding or sending money ahead of time, you check with the local Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Line and/or Better Business Bureau. Also be advised that some phone numbers published in these ads may require an extra charge.

This publication cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences that occur as a result of you doing business with these advertisers.

REACH 2 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS! Do you have a product, service, or business that would be helped by reaching over 2.7 million households throughout

Iowa and the surrounding states? The Midwest Classified Network will allow you to reach these potential customers quickly and inexpensively. For more information concerning a creative classified ad call this publication or Midwest Free Community Papers at 800-248-4061 or get information online at www.mcn-ads.com (MCN) WANT TO ADVERTISE TO THE MIDWEST? Place your classified ads in the Midwest Classified Network anytime online at www.midwestfreeclassifieds. com(MCN) SEARCH THOUSANDS OF CLASSIFIED ADS FROM AROUND THE MIDWEST! Give it a try! Go to http://www.mw-ads.com. Ads from Free Papers offer you great bargains. (MCN)

Home for sale. 13652 Highland Springs, Wichita near 135th & Maple, Goddard schools.

Priced reduced to $205,900. 4 bedrooms plus one unfinished, 3 bathrooms new carpet, many many upgrades. Over 1528 square feet on main floor plus full finished basement. 3 car garage, view out windows and midlevel walk out. Less than $5000 in remaining specials. Best, best priced house in the neighborhood, shows like new. Call Carolyn French 316 516 6272.

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.

Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 349-5387 (MCN) Own A New Computer - Payments starting at ONLY $29.99/week. Act Now! FREE GPS! FREE Printer!

FREE MP3! Call Computer Funding 1-866-9490201 (MCN) DISH Network. $19.99/mo, Why Pay More For TV?

16 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

www.WichitaFamily.com www.WichitaFamily.com

Midwest Classified Network 100+ Channels. FREE 4-Room Install. FREE HD-DVR. Plus $650 Sign-up BONUS. Call Now! 1-877-4781894 (MCN)

continued support afterwards. Choose Adoptive Family of Your Choice. Call 24/7. ADOPT CONNECT 1-866-743-9212 (MCN)

Donate your Car Truck or Boat to HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-877212-0046 (MCN)

TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED - Best Pay and Home Time! Apply Online Today over 750 Companies!

One Application, Hundreds of Offers! http:// hammerlanejobs.com (MCN)

ADOPTION- Loving home, sweet dog, all NYC has to offer awaits baby to adopt. Expenses paid.

Call or email Ellen Toll Free: 888-868-8778, ellen@ eeadoption.com, eeadoption.com (MCN) Get Dish with FREE Installation - $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE – Over 50 HD Channels FREE Lowest Prices – No Equipment to Buy! Call Now for full Details 1-877-287-7760 (MCN) General Help Wanted: MAKE $384 DAILY! Data entry positions available Now! Internet access needed. Income is Guaranteed No experience required. Apply today. www.datamoney.net (VOID IN SD) (MCN) * REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! * Get a 4-Room All-Digital Satellite system installed for FREE and programming starting under $20. FREE Digital Video Recorders to new callers, SO CALL NOW. 1-800-795-8649 (MCN) NEED EXTRA MONEY? We Pay CASH for Gold! Get Paid in 24hrs Using Our FREE Gold Kit! Insured, No Risk, Licensed, Bonded. www.

NationalGoldTraders.com, 1-877-822-3GOLD (MCN)

UNIQUE ADOPTIONS, LET US HELP! Personalized Adoption Plans. Financial Assistance, Housing, Relocation and More. Giving the Gift of Life? You Deserve the Best. Call Us First! 1-888-637-8200.

24-HR Hotline. (MCN) DIRECTV SAVE $26/ mo FOR A YEAR! Ask How! No Equipment to Buy NO Start Costs! Free DVR/ HD Upgrade! Other Packages Start $29.99/ mo!

Details Call DirectStarTV 1-800-973-0138 (MCN) DIRECTV FREE MOVIES 3 Months! Ask How! NO Equipment to Buy NO Start Costs! Free DVR/ HD Upgrade! Other Packages Start $29.99/mo!

Details Call DirectStarTV 1-800-206-6525 (MCN) $$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!! $$$ As seen on TV. $$$ Injury Lawsuit Dragging? Need $500-$500,000++ within 48/hrs? Low rates.

APPLY NOW BY PHONE! Call Today! Toll-FREE 1-800-568-8321, www.fastcasecash.com (MCN)

GET SOCIAL!

Not only can you find us at WichitaFamily.com, now you can keep up with the very latest Wichita Family news and special offers at

Family WICHITA

M A G A Z I N E 













TRAILERS & MORE: www.fortdodgetrailerworld. com “Web Specials.” TAX Break “SPECIALS,” Order now SAVE on your taxes, pickup in January or pickup one of our many in-stock trailers. Skid Steer SNOWBUCKETS 6’, 7’, 8’ & 10’. 515-972-4554 (MCN) ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-4012385 www.CenturaOnline.com (MCN) SAFE MENOPAUSE RELIEF Menopause Can Be Miserable. Join Marie Osmond and Get Your Life Back with GEM Keep it cool (tm) Call 1-800-9616060 or Visit www.DrinkGEM.com (MCN) HOMES FOR RENT: ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** Over 400,000 properties nationwide.

LOW Down Payment. Call NOW! 1-800-7854121 (MCN) PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? We can help you! Housing, financial, medical assistance available. You can choose adoptive family and be involved in plans. Call 24/7. Forever Blessed Adoptions. 1-800-568-4594 (MCN) WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (KZ900)1972-1976, KZ1000 (1976-1980), KZ1000R (1982,1983), Z1R, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, H1-500, H2-750, HONDA CB750 (1969-1975), SUZUKI GS400, GT380, CASH PAID, FREE NATIONWIDE PICKUP. 1-800772-1142, 310-721-0726 (MCN) PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call Us First! Living expenses, Housing, Medical and

www.WichitaFamily.com

Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

17

on the move...

Calendar

JANUARY

wichita families

of Events

JANUARY 3 DOUBLEXPOSURE: Photographing Climate Change Traveling Exhibition

November 14,2009 - January 3. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. http://www. exploration.org. Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita. 316-660-0600 Admission: Included with museum admission.

Free for Members. Global warming is a hot topic today, and generates a heated discussion with many people. With this traveling exhibition, you will see dramatic, panoramic photos of glaciers in Alaska and Switzerland. Compare one set of photos taken in the early and mid-1900s by legendary mountaineer Bradford Washburn, to a newer set taken by writer/photographer David Arnold between 2005 and 2007.

How to Make a Monster, The Art and Technology of Animatronics

October 3, 2009 - January 3. Call or visit website: http://www.exploration. org. Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita. 316-660-0600. Admission: Included with museum admission, free for members. Film buffs beware: your curiosity about how movie monsters are made will be quenched as you investigate behind-thescenes visual effects that are used to make these creepy creatures. Such techniques as sculpting, fur blending and the design/installation of animatronic components will make you want to create your own creature feature!

18 Wichita Family | JANUARY 2010

The Kansas Watercolor Society, National Exhibition 2009

November 20, 2009 - January 3. Tue-Sun 1:00-5:00 p.m. http://www.wcfta.com Location: The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central, Wichita. 316-634-2787 Admission: Free. Features 84 of the finest watercolor paintings in the nation chosen by acclaimed artist, Eric Wiegardt. The diverse range of subject matter and styles in this collection makes the first Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition a show you will not want to miss.

JANUARY 9-10 Bridal & Prom Expo

Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun Noon-5 p.m. http://www.wichitabridalshow.com. Century II Exhibition Hall, 225 W. Douglas, Wichita.

316-684-1811. Admission: $7 (12 & under are free). 160 booths - Beautiful fashion stage - Samples from cakes and caterers Everything you need to plan a wedding or special event! Contact Alpha Promotions at 316-684-1811 for more information.

THROUGH JANUARY 10 The Wyeths: Three Generations

September 27, 2009 - January 10. Tue- Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun Noon- 5 p.m. http:// www.wichitaartmuseum.org. Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Wichita.

316-268-4921. Admission: Adult $5, Senior $4, Youth (5-17) $2, Children under 5 Free (free admission on Sat). Seldom is extraordinary artistic talent found in three successive generations of one family. The Wyeth family with N.C., Andrew and Jamie

prove that talent is genetic. This exhibition showcases the works of all three Wyeth artists.

THROUGH JANUARY 15 Classic Glass 2009

November 13, 2009 - January 15. Mon-Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Karg Art Glass, 111 N. Oliver, Kechi. 316-7442442. Admission: Free. Featured Artists: Vernon Brejcha - Angela Fico - Joe Fernandez - Scott Garrelts - Rick Garnett - Michael Gray - York Hinds - Karen Naylor - Josh Simpson Sam Stang - Adam Steudler - Corki Weeks, jewelry. Reception Nov. 13th, 2009, 6:009:00 p.m. Glass blowing demonstrations during reception, music by Trevor Stewart.

JANUARY 22 Harlem Globetrotters

7 p.m. http://www.intrustbankarena.com INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita. Phone: 316-440-9000 Admission: $17, $25, $40, $60, $80 (additional fees may apply). Tickets can be purchased at the INTRUST Bank Arena Box Office, all Select-A-Seat outlets, by phone at 316-755-SEAT, or online at www.selectaseat. com.

JANUARY 23 - APRIL 11 Crossroads: The Art of Gordon Parks

Tues-Fri 11 a.m.-5p.m., Sat-Sun 1-5 p.m., closed on Mondays. http://www.ulrich. wichita.edu. Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita.

316-978-3001. Admission: Free. Crossroads: The Art of Gordon Parks celebrates the life work of one of America’s most accomplished 20th century artists. Photographer, poet, novelist, composer, musician and filmmaker, Gordon Parks (1912-2006) spent a lifetime shattering barriers in his pursuit of truth, beauty, social justice and artistic expression.

This retrospective includes examples of Parks’ work in black-and-white documentary and fashion photography as well as his later color work. The photos are paired with highlights from the Gordon Parks Papers, the artist’s archive recently acquired by WSU and part of Special Collections and University Archives at Ablah Library.

www.WichitaFamily.com

Your family is now just a mouse click away...

...WichitaFamily.com.

Family WICHITA

M A G A Z I N E 











