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It has changed her life. She is healthier and has more energy to enjoy life. “I didn't feel good, I felt tired and just heavy,” said Hedrick. “With losing the weight, it has been better on my joints and my feet. I am much more aware of portion sizes and calories.” Hedrick lost 35 pounds over the four months that she was on the diet. “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,” said Hedrick. Fellow dieter Kathy Summers lost 87 this past year on Smart for Life. Summers enjoyed the convenience of the diet but stayed strong thanks to the fact that the cookies and other products helped her always feel full and satisfied throughout her busy day. She also is encouraged by the oneon-one attention and focus that she receives from the Smart for Life staff when she weighs in each week.

Summers plans to continue visiting the store to weigh in and follow up with the staff during her maintenance phase so she can continue to receive the accountability that has been so important to her success. “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. What is also helpful is knowing that Smart for Life staff members understand that life happens, said Michelle Davidson, owner of Smart for Life of Wichita. Davidson and her staff understand that there are ups and downs in life and if something changes and weight fluctuates, there is no reason to be embarrassed about coming back in and getting back on the diet for a week or for a month. Get the weight back on track, eating back on a routine and get back to your regular routine.

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Music Mat t ersIt’s Time for Advocacy! hen I hear people asking how do we fix the education system, I tell them we need to do the opposite of what is happening, cutting budgets by cutting music programs…Nothing could be stupider than removing the ability for the left and right brains to function. Ask a CEO what they are looking for in an employee and they say they need people who understand teamwork, people who are disciplined, people who understand the big picture. You know what they need? They need musicians.” -- Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, 2007. As I write this, the Kansas Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop has begun here in Wichita at Century II. The Workshop annually brings together music educators from across the state, along with hundreds of students who are either performing with their school choir, band, orchestra, or ensemble, or are fortunate enough to have been selected by audition for one of the festival honor groups. The educators attend clinics and concerts for three days to learn how to do their jobs better. The process of music education is the focus and the key to making students better as musicians and as individuals. A common subject of conversation this year will be school budgets. Because of shortfalls in the revenues for the state of Kansas, schools are already cutting budgets or freezing spending. We hear many times that positions are being eliminated, band teachers are asked to teach choir, or choir teachers are asked to teach band, which is like asking an English teacher to teach math or foreign language. It’s important to remember www.WichitaFamily.com

“Teachers need our help as parents and as members of the community to speak up for what is important in our schools.” that music is a curricular subject, like math or science. Even though it’s not currently assessed like those other subjects, it is no less important and many, like Mike Huckabee, would argue it is more important. Teachers need our help as parents and as members of the community

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to speak up for what is important in our schools. Our voices do matter; in fact, they’re essential to making sure music and the arts are as supported as other curricular areas. While it is unrealistic to expect to remain unscathed, the arts should suffer their fair share, no more, no less. An excellent resource for more information is the website www.supportmusic.com. Here you can find research about the importance of music education and “build your case” of information and knowledge to fit what is happening in your community or school. Add your voice and make a difference – because music matters!

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his is the question posed to dentists in the Wichita area by topDentists, a third-party research firm. Dentists and specialists questioned are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and of course physical results. The nomination pool of dentists consists of all dentists listed online with the American Dental Association (http://www. ada.org), as well as all dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists who we have missed that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees. Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion

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Don R. Mayer 215 South Hillside Street Wichita, KS 67211-2128 316-681-3479

Randy S. Metzler 501 Southeast 36th Street Newton, KS 67114-8730 316-284-2930 Terrence Vernon Turner Professional Endodontics 7570 West 21st Street, Suite 1042-B Wichita, KS 67205-1734 316-729-5670

varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given careful consideration by the editors. Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists. Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available. The dentists advertising in this section have shown their interest in serving our readers by advertising to give more information about their respective practices, services and affiliations.

William R. Watson, Jr. Wichita Endodontics 3535 East Central Avenue Wichita, KS 67208-3231 316-681-1099

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Steven W. Baxter Baxer Dental Associates 5255 North Maize Road Maize, KS 67101 316-773-6161

Neil Bhargava Bhargava Family Dentistry Sam S. Amirani 1230 North Broadmoor Avenue, Suite 300 1431 South Bluffview Street, Suite 109 Wichita, KS 67206 Wichita, KS 67218-3039 316-630-0002 316-686-7155 Kreg W. Boynton Connie Andrews Boynton & Boynton Family Dental Arts 1926 North Andover Road 1901 North Webb Road, Suite B Andover, KS 67002-8301 Wichita, KS 67206-3415 316-733-7888 316-685-8881

Sheri K. Boynton Boynton & Boynton Family Dental Arts 1901 North Webb Road, Suite B Wichita, KS 67206-3405 316-685-8881 Bruce A. Brittain 428 Lioba Drive P.O. Box 790 Andover, KS 67002-0790 316-733-2415 Scott A. Brooks 3455 West Thirteenth Street North Wichita, KS 67203-4500 316-943-2341

DISCLAIMER This list is excerpted from the inaugural topDentists™ list, which includes listings for more than 70 dentists and specialists in Wichita. For more information call 706-364-0853 or email (info@usatopdentists.com) or visit (www.usatopdentists.com). topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2010 by topDentists, LLC Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission of topDentists, LLC.

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Richard A. Burton 310 Oil Hill Road El Dorado, KS 67042-3352 316-321-7171 Karen M. Callanan 3500 North Rock Road Building 2200, Suite 101 Wichita, KS 67226-1341 316-636-9400 Joseph P. Chang Chang and Strong Family Dentistry 404 South Edgemoor Street, Building 400 Wichita, KS 67218-1631 316-267-3924 Kevin K. Christensen 2860 South Seneca Street, Suite C Wichita, KS 67217-2865 316-522-4759 Robert H. Dakin 439 North McLean Boulevard, Suite 204 Wichita, KS 67203 316-262-0202 Lawrence H. Davis 3001 East Central Avenue Wichita, KS 67214-4814 316-685-9791 Vincent T. Farha 500 North Georgie Avenue Derby, KS 67037-1706 316-788-2806 Eric S. Farmer 7520 West Village Circle Wichita, KS 67205-9362 316-722-1110 David L. Foley 1031 North Andover Road Andover, KS 67002 316-733-0411 Thomas J. Foley 3213 North Ridge Road Wichita, KS 67205-1770 316-773-3311 Todd Frankenbery 9100 East Twenty-ninth Street Wichita, KS 67226-2177 316-634-0990

Craig Brian Lashley Lashley Family Dentistry 2105 North Ridge Road Wichita, KS 67212-1417 316-773-1177 Steve Latimer 202 North Main Street El Dorado, KS 67042 316-321-0300 Benjamin G. Lee 387 North Woodlawn Street Wichita, KS 67208-4330 316-685-2309 Karen M. Lennon 1700 North Waterfront Parkway, Building 400 Wichita, KS 67206-6603 316-687-2100 Christopher F. Mar 1700 North Waterfront Parkway, Building 400 Wichita, KS 67206-6603 316-687-2100 Sabina Reena May Dental Associates 444 North Ridge Road Wichita, KS 67212-6574 316-942-5358 Pamela R. McCullough 229 North Main Street Newton, KS 67114-3442 316-283-0870 General Dentistry Sara E. Meng 3455 West 13th Street North Wichita, KS 67203-4500 316-943-2327 Jeffrey L. Miles Dental Associates 444 North Ridge Road Wichita, KS 67212-6574 316-942-5358 Ted Richard Milligan 8123 East Harry Street Wichita, KS 67207-4603 316-686-3397

Hal Hale 7032 East Lincoln Street Wichita, KS 67207-2638 316-687-0100

Byron J. Nordhus Nordhus Dentistry 11940 West Central Avenue, Suite 100 Wichita, KS 67212-5180 316-721-6730

J. Greg Holm 7405 West Central Avenue Wichita, KS 67212-3514 316-722-3191

George P. Oxler 900 North Tyler Road, Suite 3 Wichita, KS 67212 316-722-2596

Aaron Anthony Huslig 105 South Andover Road, Suite G Andover, KS 67002-7920 316-733-4886

Jude Oxler 900 North Tyler Road, Suite 3 Wichita, KS 67212 316-722-2596

Bradley G. Krasne 500 Main Place, Suite 214 Newton, KS 67114-2211 316-283-8261

William W. Park 9100 East 29th Street North Wichita, KS 67226 316-684-5900

Estel Lee Landreth 4620 East Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67208-3930 316-685-9276

Grant E. Phipps 1223 North Rock Road, Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67206-1269 316-634-1911

R. P. Lansdowne 250 North Tyler Road Wichita, KS 67212-3716 316-722-8148

Steven Alvin Rohr 6505 East Harry Street Wichita, KS 67207-2905 316-684-1501

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Brick R. Scheer 7707 East 29th Street Wichita, KS 67226-3403 316-636-1222

Richard E. Crowder 7015 East Central Avenue Wichita, KS 67206-1943 316-683-7645

Jim L. Shadid 3367 East 47th Street South Wichita, KS 67216-3059 316-524-5851

David C. Fahrbach 2020 North Woodlawn Street, Suite 570 Wichita, KS 67208-1885 316-652-7430

DeAnne A. Strong Chang and Strong Family Dentistry 404 South Edgemoor Street, Building 400 Wichita, KS 67218-1632 316-267-3924 Mark P. Troilo P.O. Box 98 Rose Hill, KS 67133-0098 316-776-2144 Steven F. Twietmeyer 3920 West 31st Street South Wichita, KS 67217-1112 316-942-3113 James A. Volker 7920 West 21st Street, Suite 100 Wichita, KS 67205-1742 316-722-2696 Antoine Wakim 710 North Woodchuck Street Wichita, KS 67212-3628 316-721-4477 Linda L. Winter Winter Park Dentistry 1445 North Ridge Road Wichita, KS 67212-2985 316-722-2166

Jon G. Hullings 1700 Waterfront Parkway, Building 700 Wichita, KS 67206 316-636-1980 Craig D. Ratzlaff Ratzlaff Orthodontics 7570 West 21st Street, Suite 1020-A Wichita, KS 67205-1734 316-722-7100 Robert Darrow Smith 1230 North Broadmoor Avenue, Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67206-3891 316-634-1230 Justin Bradley Trimmell Trimmell & Anders 2143 North Collective Lane, Suite A Wichita, KS 67206 316-260-6566 Pediatric Dentistry Mariah L. Frazier 7075 West 37th Street, Suite B Wichita, KS 67205-9366 316-613-2077

M. Dean Wright Cambridge Family Dentistry 2020 North Webb Road, Suite 301 Wichita, KS 67206-3410 316-687-2110

Michael Francis Iseman Wichita Pediatric Dentistry 1230 North Broadmoor Avenue, Suite 400 Wichita, KS 67206-3891 316-630-0090

Carol M. Ysidro 900 East Meadowlark Boulevard Derby, KS 67037 316-788-2118

Jerry Hoanh Le 430 North Woodlawn Street Wichita, KS 67208-4334 316-684-2100

Philip S. Zivnuska 2424 North Woodlawn Street, Suite 119 Wichita, KS 67220-3957 316-683-0411

Stephen P. Moore 2143 North Collective Lane, Suite B Wichita, KS 67206-2200 316-681-3228

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Ross Allen Padgham 431 Victoria Road Newton, KS 67114-5653 316-283-2970

Remy H. Blanchaert, Jr. 1919 North Webb Road Wichita, KS 67206-3405 316-634-1414 Roy Edward Cole 1919 North Webb Road Wichita, KS 67206-3405 316-634-1414 John Gagnon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 3510 North Ridge Road, Suite 500 Wichita, KS 67205 316-722-0800 William R. Whitlow 1919 North Maize Road, Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67212 316-721-4890

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Crystal Rachelle Walker 7075 West 37th Street, Suite B Wichita, KS 67205-9366 316-613-2077

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Lana K. Anderson 372 South Hillside Street Wichita, KS 67211-2129 316-681-3178 Mark A. Moxley 825 South Hillside Street Wichita, KS 67211-3005 316-685-2731 Charles Fredrick Squire 555 North Carriage Parkway Wichita, KS 67208-4506 316-683-2525

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Making a Dental ‘Impression’ Dr. Will Baker and his team at Landreth Team Dentistry explain what helps make them one of Wichita’s Top Family dental practices.

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hether entering Landreth Team Dentistry for a routine cleaning, cosmetic procedures, your child's first dental visit or anything in between, expect an experience in personal, professional care Dr. Will Baker and his team have created an environment that is welcoming and friendly and leaves the patient with a refreshed feeling after each dental visit. The detail-focused practice pairs its emphasis on comfort and communication with high-quality technology and a dentist who is dedicated to making himself the best he can be for his patients.

Patient-first philosophy As a new patient at Landreth Team Dentistry—4620 E. Douglas, one block west of the intersection of Douglas and Oliver—don’t expect to walk in to the first appointment and be rushed directly to the dental chair.

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The central philosophy of Landreth Team Dentistry is put the patient first. The first way to do that is by talking with the patient before performing any work, even a routine cleaning. “A lot of people who come in, when they lay in the chair it’s a guard for them, especially if they’ve had a bad experience in the past,” said Dr. Baker. Each new patient speaks with NewPatient Coordinator and Dental Hygienist Natalie Eastman before heading to an exam room. “We sit down with each new patient and talk with them, listen to them about their past experiences, what their wants are and what their needs are,” said Natalie. In a non-clinical setting, Natalie discusses the patient’s expectations and is able to establish a relationship with the patient, all before even sitting in a dental chair.

procedures, the team is able to put this knowledge into practice and help the patient to receive the best possible care in the most comfortable conditions. “Because we find out their needs early on, the patients don’t even realize that we’re using these special considerations when we’re treating them,” said Natalie, who has been with Landreth Team Dentistry for 22 years. “That’s just something we’re able to put into practice because we spoke with them about their needs.” Dr. Baker and his staff continue to explore many options to provide patients of all ages with the most comfortable dental visit. Sedation dental services are available for adults and children who are especially apprehensive or require extensive work. As an added measure of comfort Dr. Baker uses a strong topical numbing agent before administering any anesthetic.

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An educated, communityconscious team Landreth Team Dentistry was established in 1967 by Dr. Estel Landreth. Four years ago Dr. Baker joined the practice to learn from the experienced Dr. Landreth. “Dr. Landreth is my mentor and really is the best around to teach me everything I need to know,” said Dr. Baker. “I didn’t want to come out of dental school and just go from there. I have learned valuable skills and knowledge by joining him and now taking over his practice.” In addition to choosing mentors who are the strongest in their fields, Dr. Baker emphasizes continuing education for both himself and his team as an important part of serving his patients. “Dentistry can be boring if all you do day-in and day-out is clean teeth and fill cavities,” said Dr. Baker. “I find it refreshing to continuously be learning more and finding new and innovative ways to offer my patients the best possible treatments and solutions to their dental needs.” Dr. Baker takes many continuing education hours each year that go above and beyond the requirements by the state. He and his team also take part in team-building education that furthers their abilities to help patients feel comfortable during visits. “When you’re building a home you need a good floor plan, a good builder, a good interior decorator to end with the best home,” said Natalie. “It’s the same for a good dentist. You need a good support team, a high-quality lab, all of these things prior to starting the actual treatments so we’re able to have the best outcome.” The office also has bonded by taking part in numerous community projects either by donating time or services. Rather than Christmas parties in recent years, the team has given back by visiting and donating to patients at a local hospital. The team also is involved in school dental checks, Special Olympics checks, and donates services to several

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local charities. Dr. Baker has visited numerous area middle schools to do a Meth Mouth presentation that he hopes can make an impact and prevent future issues as well. As one of the area’s leading dentists in the cosmetic field, Dr. Baker recently completed his second transformation donation for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s, “Give Back a Smile,” program that provides complimentary dentistry for survivors of domestic abuse. Team up with dental professionals who care. Dr. Baker and his friendly staff will go out of their way to keep you healthy and comfortable.

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residency program in Omaha. By voluntarily completing additional requirements, Dr. Iseman became one of only a handful of dentists in Kansas who is a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. “The extra training I've had has helped me be more knowledgeable in dealing with kids' psychology as well as the unique needs they have with their teeth,” said Dr. Iseman. “And because we work with kids each and every day, we are more comfortable doing it.” Dr. Iseman, who formed Wichita Pediatric Dentistry in 2005, is married and has four children. As a parent himself, he understands how important it is to be accommodating to parents and comforting to the patient at the same time.

Kid-friendly focus at Wichita Pediatric Dentistry

t Wichita Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Michael Iseman and his team have created an atmosphere that is professional yet as kidfriendly as they come. Picture how your child's reaction to the dentist might differ with televisions at each dental chair, video games and toys available and a staff that caters to kids each and every day. That's just what you're in for when your child goes for a visit to Wichita Pediatric Dentistry. “As a pediatric office, we focus our

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attention exclusively on children and young people, therefore we're more comfortable dealing with kids and their issues,” said Dr. Iseman, better known around the office as Dr. Mike. “We want an environment that is relaxed for parents and kids, where visits are enjoyed--not just endured.” Dr. Iseman, a Wichita native and Wichita State grad, earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2002 then completed a two-year pediatric-specialized

Parents are able to make use the free Wi-Fi connection and take advantage of the Starbucks Coffee machine during their visit. In addition, they are free to accompany their child during appointments if they feel more comfortable doing so. “We have nothing to hide,” said Dr. Iseman. “If parents feel more comfortable being beside their child as we clean or fix their teeth, we're happy to welcome them.” Dr. Iseman also realizes that some children, regardless of surroundings, may be especially anxious of dental visits. Complete sedation is available for children needing extensive dental work performed. This service is administered by a CRNA and is often covered by insurance. “Working with children and young people every day makes us more comfortable and allows us flexibility in dealing with each patient's needs,” said Dr. Iseman.

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Dr. Eric Farmer, DDS PA: Friendly team with exceptional experience

r. Eric Farmer offers his patients a modern, hightechnology dental office with the best equipment available and continuously improves upon his skills to provide the best possible care. But the technology isn't the only thing that makes his practice great. His friendly approach to his patients and good relationships with his experienced team make his practice stand out in the dental field. “I enjoy meeting the new people that come into the office and forming relationships with them,” said Dr. Farmer. “In terms of my staff, I truly enjoy each and every one of them and despite being the boss, I consider all of them friends. The chemistry that we have as a staff is exceptional and it really sets the tone for how we treat people.”

This thirst for knowledge helps him to continue to improve his skills and get better each day. “I have been practicing for 19 years and usually take over 100 hours of continuing education per year,” said Dr. Farmer, who added that the state requirement is 30 hours per year. “This demonstrates a commitment to stay current on the cutting edge and shows my enthusiasm for what we do as an office. I still love to learn new things and that keeps work fun and exciting for all of us.”

Dr. Farmer, whose office focuses on family and cosmetic dentistry, has been practicing for 19 years. The combined dental experience in his office is over 100 years. “As an office we are really family friendly,” said Dr. Farmer. “Most of us have kids of varying ages and have experienced the challenges that come with kids of all ages, 3 to 103.” The office is equipped with televisions at each dental chair to help the time pass quickly for kids who may be apprehensive about the visit. The screens also are a valuable tool to show patients dental videos or their personal x-rays. Dr. Farmer enjoys learning new and exciting aspects of the dental field.

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Using Top Technology for comfortable orthodontics

he thought of taking your children to have a consult for braces or getting them as an adult can be stressful for many families.

That's why Drs. Justin Trimmell and Paul Anders of Trimmell and Anders Orthodontics are trying to make it as comfortable as possible. Dr. Trimmell, a Hutchinson native, opened the practice six years ago with east and west side offices to provide convenience to his patients. The offices are open 5 days a week from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dr. Anders, a Wichita native, joined the practice in 2009 and “is a perfect fit,” said Trimmell. With the latest and greatest technology and a team that is focused on providing the best care, patients are well taken care of from the first appointment to the final one.

And to make it even easier to know your child's needs, consultations with Trimmell and Anders are free. “You can call and schedule a consultation at any time,” said Trimmell. “You don't need a referral from a dentist.”

“We have the best bracket technology,” said Trimmell. “We're familiar with them all and that is a benefit for our patients.”

Trimmell suggested watching for issues that have been caused by thumb sucking, tongue thrust, etc. A child's self esteem can be harmed due to dental issues as well, said Trimmell, so a consultation could be done based on that alone.

The office is a leader in the area with Invisalign and has the latest computer technology to provide patients with top-quality 3-D imaging for many other treatments as well.

“Consultations are always complimentary,” said Trimmell. “We go over what we would need to do, how long it would take, what it would cost. And we look into insurance

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benefits and how to maximize those.” Aside from early treatment issues, 10 to 12 years of age is a good age to come in, said Trimmell. Outside of the best technology available, the friendly staff strives to stay on time. While waiting on family members to finish exams or treatments, there is an area for children to play, coffee available and television. “We try to make it as comfortable as possible,” said Trimmell. “And we make sure patients are familiar with each person in the office so they know who to talk with about financial questions or treatment questions or anything else.”

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Stanley and Lincoln help with the Souper Bowl PE teacher honored as one of the best in U.S.

Art teacher Kathy Buffington is pictured with Contessa Wilson, Stanley; Alejandra Aranda and Imani Jones, Lincoln; Michael Mullen and Rodigo Perez, Stanley in front of some of the pieces created for the Souper Bowl.

Brenda Bowman helps Levy student Kyle Wallace move around a scarf in a game of Simon Says, which teaches motor and leadership skills.

renda Bowman, Adapted Physical Education teacher, has been recognized as one of the top teachers in the country. Bowman received the Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). She is one of six finalists in the U.S. for the National Adaptive Physical Education Teacher of the Year award. “It is really humbling when I think about it,” said Bowman. “To be selected as one of six adaptive teachers in the entire country is quite an honor because there are many great teachers out there.” Bowman teaches special education students at Levy Special Education Center, Northwest High School, Wilbur Middle School, Peterson Elementary, Kensler Elementary, McCollom Elementary, Pleasant Valley Middle www.WichitaFamily.com

School and Pleasant Valley Elementary. She bases her lessons on the P.E. standards and adapts them for each of her students’ abilities. Her lessons can vary from learning how to throw and catch a ball to roller skating. Besides the motor skills, she teachers her students encouragement, teamwork, socialization and a life-long enjoyment of physical activity. “I love my job. It is so much fun and I get to see some wonderful progress with my students,” she said. The NASPE Central District is composed of teachers from Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota. The national award will be announced in March at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention.

rt students from Stanley and Lincoln Elementaries helped with the 2009 Souper Bowl on February 5. Students in Kathy Buffington’s classes created ceramic bowls for the event and included a personal note. Each customer who attended the Souper Bowl took home a hand-made bowl made by local artists and enjoyed a bowl of soup. Fifth-grade students from Stanley and Lincoln attended the Souper Bowl. They interviewed attendees on video for a report on the project. The Souper Bowl is a fundraiser for Inter-Faith Ministries to end hunger in the Wichita community.

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Spring break trips that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the bank Destinations you and your family can enjoy all within a 300-mile radius

ith Spring break right around the corner, you may be asking yourself a variety of questions. Where are you going? How much time do we have? How much is it going to cost? We would all love to hit the ski slopes or the beach, but with the state of the economy, where can you go that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the bank? Wichita Family looked at several different affordable locations that you could travel to, simply by packing up the

family and hitting the road. These travel destinations give you and your family GREAT PLACE TO GETAWAY. a Arelatively short drive, while seeing and doing something we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often do --vacation in our neighboring cities. Hey, you might even LEARN something (but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell the kids).

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of 1867 as the Union Pacific Railway Eastern Division worked its way west. The early days of Hays City were wild and dangerous and skirmishes between some of the local “rough” citizens, the railroad workers and the soldiers only added to the reputation as a lawless and tough “end of the tracks” town. The colorful lives and interesting stories of such notable names in history including: James Butler Hickok, General George A. Custer and his wife Libby, “Buffalo Bill” Cody and “Rattlesnake Pete” Lanahan, are an exciting part of the early days of Hays City. Today, you can visit the historic Chestnut Street District for a taste of history with a more modern appeal. It’s full of unique art galleries, retail, restaurants and specialty shops. Hays is also home to three great museums covering its rich past and noteable names GOODLAND, KS (330 miles from Wichita) Located in the far northwest corner of Kansas, at the Colorado line, and one county south of the Nebraska line, Sherman County claims the rightful title of “hub” of a tri-state area. Sherman County and Goodland are

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rich in history and culture. Goodland has its own Art Center that is full of beautiful crafts and products made by local artisans and Sherman County has its own historical society with several tours to enjoy. The Big Easel Project began in 1996 when an artist and teacher, Cameron Cross, decided to contribute a work of art to the city in which he was teaching, Altona, Canada. Cross decided an enlarged hand painted reproduction of one of Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings, a public domain painting, resting on an enormous easel would make an appropriate landmark for the city. The project soon began to take on a much larger scope. Cross decided to expand the project to seven easel’s with the easel acting on an internationally recognized symbol of art. With two easels already completed (Altona, Manitoba, Canada and Emerald, Queensland, Australia) Cross approached the city of Goodland, KS., for the third easel site. Visit Goodland and sign your name in the book underneath the painting and become part of the project! SCOTT CITY, KS (243 miles from Wichita) Scott City was originally known as Scott Center as it is located at the very center

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of Scott County. It is also located equal distances between the states of Oklahoma and Nebraska and just sixty miles east from the state of Colorado. Scott County is full of history, some in the form of fossils from prehistoric times, the first building in Kansas, a pueblo, was erected about the time of Columbus, and the last battle in Kansas between the U.S. Cavalry and Indians in which an officer was killed occurred here. Camping and recreation vehicle facilities are offered at Scott Lake State Park which allows you to fish, boat, and hike. Wild game is everywhere with pheasants, turkeys, jack rabbits and deer. Scott City offers a progressive business district with lots of restaurants and terrific retail. TULSA, OK (180 miles from Wichita) Older than Oklahoma itself, Tulsa has held many titles: “The Oil Capital of the World,” “America’s Most Beautiful City,” and “The Birthplace of Route 66.” Not all of its history is as beautiful as the Art Deco architecture that adorns its downtown notably, the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. For over a century, Tulsa has not only made history, it has honored and preserved it. Make a little history of your own by visiting the world’s largest, most comprehensive

collection of art and artifacts of the American West, the largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest or the Italian Renaissance collections at one of five U.S. museums housed in a historic mansion with formal gardens. Tulsa’s ready to entertain you. Check what’s playing at the Performing Arts Center, the Brady Theater, the IMAX or our many stadium-seating movie theaters. Visit the aquarium, air and space museum or zoo - voted America’s favorite. Shopping is great at Utica Square or you can always hunt for antiques along Cherry Street. Just about any way you slice up the map, you can head in any direction and find something you’ve never done before. Pack up the family and try something new this year…it’s only a road trip away.

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A Call TO SERVE Thousands will volunteer across Wichita on April 24 for the second annual LOVE Wichita event. See how you and your family can help.

f you have been looking for a way to show your kids what it means to serve by donating time and their natural abilities right here at home, look no further than LOVE Wichita.

On April 24, 2010, the second annual LOVE Wichita will take place. It is a huge event made up of a couple hundred small-medium sized service projects that are done throughout the day.

Uniting the city LOVE Wichita came to be when head pastor Dr. Steven Marsh, of Eastminster Presbyterian Church in East Wichita, approached Mayor Carl Brewer about serving the city and uniting area churches in the process. LOVE Wichita’s inaugural event was held on April 25, 2009 when more than 3,000 volunteers from 25 churches across the city took part in more than 180 service projects. Gail Derreberry a staff member at www.WichitaFamily.com

by Jessica Lindsey Eastminster and the LOVE Wichita area coordinator, says the goal for this year’s LOVE Wichita is to see 5,000 people serving across the city. Twelve additional churches have joined the list this year and Derreberry says it is exciting to see the passion that each new church and each new volunteer brings to the effort.

being blessed, right along with those being served.

“It’s also an exciting opportunity for intergenerational serving,” says Derreberry. “You see people of all ages serving together, and that creates a lasting bond.”

“The older lady who lived there brought out drinks and cookies to the workers,” says Derreberry. “(The couple) was so appreciative of being able to live in a safe environment.”

The City of Wichita is providing all of the waste removal for the projects and Waste Connections is waving fees for dumping the waste, details that Derreberry says make a huge difference.

At another home, a team of volunteers from a nearby church assisted a developmentally disabled man in caring for his home.

Changing neighborhoods, changing lives Stories of the lives changed from the first LOVE Wichita are endless, says Derreberry, and its just as often that you hear stories of the volunteers themselves

At the home of an elderly couple, a large tree was creating an unsafe situation. With the assistance of Westar, LOVE Wichita volunteers spent the day clearing the tree.

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the initial service project, the church has continued the relationship with the man by visiting him and assisting him over the past year.

The Eastminster Boy Scout Troop cleared one man’s backyard during LOVE Wichita in 2009. When a volunteer went inside the house to wash his hands, the homeowner was taken back by the change in his home. “The homeowner came to the man and told him that something was wrong,” says Derreberry. “He said, ‘I haven’t seen the sunshine in my house in 18 years.’ The backyard had been that overgrown.”

Putting it all together It isn’t an effort that falls together without a lot of work. Behind the scenes there are church coordinators, team captains, and hundreds of volunteers who are planning, researching, reviewing requests, organizing and, most importantly, praying, says Derreberry. “The foundation of these projects is prayer,” says Derreberry. Praying for the people serving, those being served, for the neighborhoods and organizations that will be affected by the projects being completed. And their prayer extends far beyond the Wichita city limits. “Our prayer is that this will spread to other cities,” says Derreberry. “That there will be a LOVE St. Louis, and others.” While it could be easy to get caught up in all the details of planning and organizing, Derreberry says it all comes back to one thing, a reminder she found in the Bible passage John 1:36-37.

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It says, “When they saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.” “LOVE Wichita is about seeing Jesus,” says Derreberry. “It isn’t about the process. It’s about watching for Jesus at work, because that’s where the blessing comes.”

All the details Visit: www.lovewichita.org to register as a volunteer or sign up through your church if it is a participating church. You may register as an individual, but churches serve as the network through which the projects are organized, so you must choose a church to sign up with. “Choose a church that is convenient to you,” says Derreberry. “Any of them will welcome you with open arms.” Volunteer shifts are from 8 a.m. to noon or from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 24, 2010. Or you may choose

to volunteer all day. To submit projects for consideration: Organizations looking to submit projects should contact Gail Derreberry at 316-634-0337, ext. 242 or at gderreberry@eastminster. org. Individuals looking to submit projects should contact their City of Wichita Neighborhood Assistant. A list of contact information is available at: http://wichita.gov/CityOffices/ neighborhoodservices/NCH/. At 7 p.m. on April 25 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple, everyone involved in LOVE Wichita is invited to an all-church worship service. For a complete listing of churches involved, contact information, project information, registration forms and much more, visit www.lovewichita. org. In case of rain, LOVE Wichita will be rescheduled for May 1, 2010. www.WichitaFamily.com

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What Rhymes with Sing? List 10 words that rhyme with “sing.”

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Some answers: bring, cling, ding, fling, king, ring, string, swing, thing, wing

The Show Must Go On Imagine trying to play and write music while going deaf? Seems impossible, doesn’t it? That is exactly what Ludwig van Beethoven did. Beethoven slowly began losing his hearing in his late 20s. He continued to compose, conduct and perform, using a variety of hearing aids, including one that allowed him to feel the vibrations of his piano. By 1815, Beethoven’s hearing loss had become so bad he had to stop performing in public. By 1821, he had become completely deaf. Beethoven continued to compose, creating several more works, up until his death in 1827.

Fact or Fiction?

Children’s Song Challenge Hundreds of songs have been written for kids, many of which you may have heard or sang. How much do you know about children’s songs? Take this quiz and find out.

JOKES AND RIDDLES Q: Why was Mozart lost?

Q: How do you get your mom to drive faster?

1) “Bingo” tells the story of a farmer’s cat. Fact or Fiction? 2) The mouse stands alone in “The Farmer in the Dell.” Fact or Fiction? 3) Mama is going to buy baby a ruby ring in “Hush, Little Baby.” Fact or Fiction? 4) The teapot is short and stout in “I’m a Little Teapot.” Fact or Fiction? 5) Sally is told to blow her horn in “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.” Fact or Fiction? 6) The lamb followed Mary to school in “Mary Had a Little Lamb.’ Fact or Fiction? 7) The narrator has a flute in “Oh Susanna.” Fact or Fiction? 8) The narrator lost a meatball when someone coughed in “On Top of Spaghetti.” Fact or Fiction? 9) The elephant chased the weasel in “Pop Goes the Weasel.” Fact or Fiction? 10) The narrator wants peanuts and Cracker Jack in “Take Me Out to the Ball Game!” Fact or Fiction?

A: Because his teacher was Haydn.

A: Put your drums in the middle of the road.

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Answers: 1) Fiction, the song is about a farmer’s dog, 2) Fiction, the cheese stands alone, 3) Fiction, Mama is going to buy baby a diamond ring, 4) Fact, 5) Fiction, Dinah is told to blow her horn, 6) Fa ct, 7) Fiction, the narrator has a banjo, 8) Fiction, the narrator lost the meatball when someone sneeze d, 9) Fiction, the monkey chased the weasel, 10) Fact

Name That Instrument Do you play an instrument in the school band or orchestra? Would you like to? There are hundreds of instruments you could play, like the ones above. Write in the name of each instrument pictured. 1)

4) Answers: 1) Flute, 2) Guitar, 3) Drum, 4) Violin

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