April 2014

One in four Americans volunteer, with 64.5 million Americans serving 7.9 billion hoursBy Amy Geiszler-Jones

Jerry and Terri Kasperek are used to helping people. Jerry was a substance abuse counselor, a credential he keeps current. Terri is a retired nurse.

For the Kaspereks, volunteering as retirees is one way to keep helping. Plus they’re reaping additional benefits.

“We get to go to weddings again,” said Jerry, 67, as the couple talked about the younger people they’ve gotten to know through volunteering.

“And go to baby showers and hold babies,” the 65-year-old Terri chimed in.

Studies show that volunteering isn’t just about providing much-needed services to community groups. The increased social interaction and getting that “helper’s high” can lead to more positive mental health.

Volunteering provides a sense of purpose as seniors social roles change, according to a Corporation for National and Community Service publication.

“... research has also established a strong relationship between volunteering and health: those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression later in life than those who do not volunteer,” the report said.

As the couple talked about their volunteer activities, Terri said, “We often ask ourselves, what do other retired people do?”

As for the Kaspereks, who’ve been married 46 years, they volunteer about five days a week. Their efforts run the gamut: from interacting with military veterans to teaching high schoolers about financial literacy to helping the medically underserved to cleaning up bird poo at the zoo.

“Mondays are pretty open for anybody who wants to use him,” joked Terri, about Jerry’s schedule.

Getting startedAfter being hospitalized for six

weeks with a case of pneumonia that nearly killed him a few years ago, Jerry knew he didn’t want to return to the workforce full time.

“I didn’t want to be tied down to a job, so volunteering was perfect,” said Jerry, a U.S. Army veteran.

He started volunteering at Wichita’s Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, where he’d been hospitalized, as a way to give back.

As he continued his recovery, he bought a membership at the Sedgwick

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EDITOR’S NOTE: As a state, Kansas literally was born in the strife that preceded the Civil War. Both before and during that conflict, hundreds died here, trying to force the issue of whether the state should permit slavery. From Quantrill’s notorious Lawrence raid to John Brown killing the farmers at the Pottawatomie Massacre, no one was safe. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the war’s end in Kansas, climaxed on a blood-soaked field beside a pleasant little stream in Linn County. Even after a century and a half, the war still looms as important, and the issue which Kansans helped decide — slave or free — remains one of the nation’s monumental accomplishments.

By Bob RivesIt is where Bleeding Kansas finally

started to heal.No one knew it then. It was Oct. 25,

1864, and what proved to be the last and biggest Civil War Battle fought in Kansas was about to occur.

As battles go, it didn’t mean much except for those who died there. It lasted only half an hour, an orgy of shooting, sword fighting and artillery blasts among almost 10,000 mounted soldiers. It was one of the biggest all-mounted battles of the Civil War and the largest west of the Mississippi.

It’s called Mine Creek, the name of a stream where Confederates tried to make a stand. And it climaxed a decade of bloodshed that earned Kansas Territory the

terrible nickname of Bleeding Kansas.Like many one-time killing fields, Mine

Creek today is a quiet green, ending in thick woods along the stream. Now a state historic site, it includes a museum and walking trails among the tall native grasses where Blue and Gray once met. It’s located about half a mile west of Pleasanton on K-52.

Confederate Gen. Sterling Price had hoped to capture Missouri for the South when he led his army north. But after decisively losing the Battle of Westport in today’s Kansas City, he was retreating to Arkansas when the Federals caught him. His army was slowed by not only refugees but by 500 wagons of badly needed supplies for the Confederacy.

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Tragedy, Comedy Twin masks – one grinning and one frowning – symbolize tragedy and comedy. Both faces could be appropri-ate for Wichita Grand Opera’s April productions in the Century II Concert Hall. Puccini’s opera Tosca will be staged April 12; Minkus’s ballet Don Quixote April 26. Both open at 7 p.m. Opera General Director Parvan Bakardiev says “there are moments when you feel for Quixote, despite his foolishness. And in Tosca, I think of the moment when choristers fi nd out that their army has been victorious and their fi rst thought is for the ‘double pay’ they’ll get for a victory song.” For information call the WGO box offi ce, 262-8054; visit www.Wichita-GrandOpera.org; or order online at www.SelectASeat.com.

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Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, will hold its sixth annual Blue Moon at the Museum party from 7 to 10 p.m. April 26. Th e museum will be transformed into the original Blue Moon Night-club, which was located on South Oliver during the 1940s and ‘50s. It

was a popular gathering spot for adults to dine and dance to the nation’s most famous orchestras.

Th e event kicks off the museum’s 75th Anniversary and features a special exhibit “Th e Future of Your History - the 75th anniversary of the Histor-ical Museum.” Th e evening includes dinner, dancing and music from jazz singer Donna Tucker. Tickets are $100; $50 is tax deductible. For tickets or information, call 316-265-9314 or visit wichitahistory.org

‘40 years/40 stories’ Th e Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University opened in December 1974. Forty years later it houses more than 6,600 works of art. Much of the collection celebrates American and international art pro-duced during the years of the museum’s own history. On April 26 it will open “Forty Years/Forty Stories,” a presentation of art and benchmark events selected for what they communicate about the museum, the university and this community. Th e museum is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. Sat-urday and Sunday. Admission is free. Th is exhibit runs through Aug. 3.

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Art Briefs April clarificationBy Fran Kentling

A “money-saving tips” story in the March Active aging had incomplete information. In doing research for the article, a staff member at the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging visited www.seniordiscount.comKroger. It states that it has a Senior Citizen Reward Club, but it is not available in all stores in all areas.

Th e staff member then spoke to a manager at her Wichita Dillons store. Dillons is a Kroger subsidiary. He gave her Kroger’s customer service 800 number to inquire about Sedgwick, Harvey and Butler counties.

Th e Kroger customer service representative said yes, that those 55 plus can receive a 5 percent discount each Wednesday in Kansas’ stores, and then gave her instructions on how a customer could sign up for the discount.

Th is senior discount information was included in the March story.

When many of our readers attempted to take advantage of the program they were told only Pratt and Leavenworth Dillons stores off er

this discount in Kansas. Sheila Lowrie, associate

communication/engagement/media relations manager for Dillon Stores asked Active aging not to place the March edition of Active aging in their stores because of the incorrect information. We will be back in the racks in April.

Joe Grieshaber, Hutchinson, president of Dillons Stores, said he didn’t know how the discount program started in Pratt and Leavenworth. “It was before my time.”

He added that he didn’t anticipate expanding that discount to the other Kansas stores. “We choose to lower the prices for everyone, not for just one group or another,” he said. “We put our investment in prices. Lower prices get a big lift in responses. We try to make the majority of our customers happy.”

He said the biggest thing “that seems to touch about everyone” are fuel points.

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By Elma BroadfootSeniors are not just sitting around

playing cards and bingo in the 18 centers across Sedgwick County. Th ey are doing Zumba, yoga, tai chi and participating in a variety of exercise programs from Wii bowling to pickleball. Th ey are learning Spanish and how to write a memoir, use an iPad and surf the Internet. Th ey attend legal clinics and investment seminars. Th ey perform in musical and dramatic productions. Seniors are actively involved in their community, and they help one another.

“We are always looking for ways to develop programming that meets the challenges of aging,” says Stacy Nilles, Program Manager for the Sedgwick County Department on Aging. All senior clubs and centers report to Nilles, who meets monthly with a 15-member advisory council to review programs, issues and unmet needs. She also conducts an annual assessment of each club and center.

In 2006, a set of standards was developed that included staffi ng levels, activities, number of members and hours of operation. Th at also helped determine

funding and rating levels. Th e top-level senior center is required to be nationally

accredited. Th e results of these standards are that fi ve of the 18 centers have received accreditation from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers. Th ose centers are Derby,

Downtown, Northeast, Linwood and Orchard Park. Nilles proudly notes that these are the only centers in Kansas that have received this recognition.

Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita provides oversight to four of those fi ve centers, according to Nilles. All 18 senior centers receive funding from the Sedgwick County Department on Aging and report performance outcomes to Nilles. Derby and Downtown have the most members.

All senior centers must provide evidence-based programming, according to Nilles. Th ey also must have one person trained to provide Medicare counseling and help with Part-D open enrollment.

A dedicated county mill levy provides funding for the centers. Some centers also receive funding through United Way. All centers augment their funding with special events and fundraisers.

Th e Derby Senior Center boasts 3,000 members. Th ere is no annual

membership fee, but fees are charged for some classes such as $1 for a basic exercise class or $2.50 for a yoga class.

An intergenerational outreach is one of the more unique programs at Derby. Every Wednesday, seniors go to the elementary schools and high school and stand at the doors and greet the students. “Th is is an opportunity to build character, instill politeness and to bring our community into the schools,” says Dee Williams, Derby center director. “I’ve even heard kids say this is the only adult they talk to all day,” she adds.

Derby also has an outreach service in which volunteers call on the frail and elderly to determine if they have any needs or just to reassure them, Williams says.

In addition to Spanish classes, the 400-plus members at the Northeast Senior Center can take jewelry and other classes. Wichita State University

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Genev Reed greets a Swaney Elementary student as part of the Derby Senior Center’s Senior Greeter program.

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students studying exercise science lead classes in balance, strength and fl exibility, according to Carnesha Tucker, center director.

Last year, the Mulvane Senior Center held a garage sale that raised $936 and allowed them to buy a giant fl at screen TV that is used for DVD-driven yoga classes, according to Jeri Myers, director. And 94-year-old member Lucky Fuson, a yoga advocate, has recruited upwards of 30 participants, she says.

Last year Myers created Friends on Wheels, a volunteer group of 20 to 30 members. “Th ey shovel snow, take folks to the doctor or to a hair appointment, do some yard work or just help out,” she says.

Th e senior center is in an old school building that also houses the recreation commission; the two partner for programming. For example, more than 100 seniors purchase a $5 monthly walking pass to use the gym. Myers also partners with the school district for use of a bus for trips to Ponca City,

Oklahoma City and within the state.Every Tuesday night, volunteers from

the Haysville Senior Center travel into Wichita to the Panera on Maize Road to pick up, at no charge, leftover bread, pastries and cookies. Th ey are then given away the next day to anyone in the community, according to Kim Landers, center director.

Th e Haysville center administers a commodities program, and each Wednesday it distributes food. “Th e program is income-based, and the food is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” Landers says. People also come from Derby, Wichita and Augusta to take advantage of the program.

One fun activity for the Haysville center is a mystery lunch. Once a month, at least 20 people car pool to Wichita or other areas to eat at a new restaurant or a place they’ve not visited before, Myers explains.

Valley Center is one of the fi ve senior clubs in Sedgwick County. Clubs usually have a membership of 100 or less, may not operate every day of the week and have part-time directors. “We’re trying to become a Level 1 senior center,” notes

Cathy Sexton, director.In addition to tai chi, line dancing

and Wii bowling, Valley Center has a Seniors Helping Seniors program. Volunteers provide rides to the grocery store, doctor appointments, bank and other places since there is no other free service for this in the community. “We also have volunteers that help with small household repairs, plumbing and lawn services,” she adds.

“Our seniors are redefi ning the ways we think of aging, and our centers are always fi nding new ways to keep them healthy, involved and active as well as actively involved in the community,” says Nilles.

Contact Elma Broadfoot [email protected]

Senior CentersFrom previous page

Photo by Barrick Wilson

Marge Hartwell lifts a 5-pound weight as part of a strength assesment at the Downtown Senior Center.

Th ree years ago the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum launched its fi rst major fundraising eff ort in many years.

A wide range of projects was identifi ed, focusing on new exhibits, programs and collection acquisitions. Th e eff ort has resulted in special traveling and long-term core exhibits such as the 1890s Mayor’s Offi ce and a

Young People’s Gallery and Workshop. “We are very near to reaching a goal

of $ 2 million as we see major gifts materialize over the next 90 days,” said Executive Director Eric Cale.

Th e museum, 204 S. Main, is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 adults and $2 children 6 to 12 years.

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Right on target -- a winning marksman By David Dinell

Back in 1966, when Roger A. Smith started dating Mary Heinz, her brother Mark suggested an activity in the country: shooting a shotgun at airborne clay targets, commonly known as trapshooting.

Smith, a self-professed “city-slicker,” went along with the idea. At the site, he took aim and pulled the trigger. Boom! Th e long, deep thunder from the shotgun rang out across the rural fi elds. After the day’s shooting, he was hooked at what has become a lifelong, award-winning passion.

Smith, who married Mary, was director of the management information system for Learjet/Bombardier, retiring

in 1996 after a 30-year career.But throughout his career, he used his

personal time to pursue his interest with the Amateur Trapshooting Association.

“I just love to shoot shotguns and love competition,” he said.

Since his fi rst registered competition in 1967, he has competed throughout the United States. Weekends and vacation time meant shooting time. His patient wife went along, but one year she did insist that

they take some time off “without the guns.”

Smith has set several records, including one at the 1983 World

Championship that has not been broken. Prizes for his accomplishments have included television sets, guns, trophies and three cars.

In 1983 he was inducted into the Kansas Trapshooting Association Hall of Fame; in 1996 he joined the World Trapshooting Hall of Fame. Th e Wichita Sports Hall of Fame inducted him in 2006.

Handling a shotgun with skill runs in the family. Mary and their children, Cliff and Kristi, also are “good shots.” Th e couple has three grandchildren, but they’re a bit young to follow the family tradition.

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Trapshooting has a long and rich heritage. It dates back to 1750 England; live birds were released from under hats. Th e sport came to the U.S. in 1831. In the 1860s, glass balls replaced the birds.

In 1880, clay disks began to be used for targets, and an automatic trap machine that launched the targets was rolled out in 1909. Not long after, trapshooting became part of the Olympic games, a refl ection of its global appeal.

For those interested in the sport, Smith said there are few restrictions. “If you can hold a gun, you can take part,” he said. “Th e sky’s the limit in clay shooting.” It includes people of all ages and physical abilities, including those in wheelchairs.

It’s not an inexpensive undertaking, however. Specialized guns start at $1,000 and go up to $20,000. For those on a budget, a regular shotgun ranges from $300 to $500, and there are used shotguns available. Practitioners of the sport also will need ear and eye protection. A vest and bag to hold the shells and empties are suggested accessories.

Another way to save money is to

load your own shotgun shells, which Smith does in his basement. Th ere are stacks of boxes with empty shells along with a specialized machine that holds the gunpowder and shot necessary to fi ll them. Reloading his own ammunition is more than a money-saver, he said. “I fi nd it so relaxing.”

For those interested in trapshooting, Smith suggests professional instruction, which is available at area clubs. (Membership rules and operations vary widely, so check a club’s website for details.)

In 2009, Smith began shooting sporting clays, which involve a more complex set-up featuring multiple launch points. Trapshooting targets

are thrown into the sky from a single machine.

Like other shooters, Smith takes to the fi eld in all types of weather -- from sizzling summer days to sub-zero winter conditions. Th e only weather one can’t shoot in is lightning. “It’s just like holding a lightning rod,” he said of the shotgun.

Competitive by nature, Smith said he thrives on the activity, whether competing against himself or others.

“I’m going to shoot until I can’t pull a trigger anymore and then they can put me in a box,” he said.

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Last fall I wrote about Wichita’s fi rst television station, KEDD-TV located at 2815 E. 37th St. N., the current home of KWCH. It was on the air on UHF channel 16 from August 1953 through April 1956.

Since the story appeared I have talked to several people who appeared as talent and developed additional information about KEDD’s local programming.

One popular program was the 4 p.m. Bar 16 Ranch. It began as a two-hour program featuring old western movies with live studio inserts. It was produced and hosted by Bob Olander who had done a similar program on WCAU-TV in Philadelphia. Olander appeared as a yarn-spinning cowboy called Cheyenne.

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Bobby was the son of Milo and Grace Wiley, owners of Wiley Music Co. at 510 E. Douglas. His parents were music teachers, so they had access to many of the best young musicians in Wichita.

By 1953 Bobby already was a veteran

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Peebles. In the summers of 1951 and ’52 Bobby traveled with Smiley Burnette, former Gene Autry and Roy Rogers sidekick.

Initially Olander invited Bobby to perform solos on Bar 16 Ranch. The audience response was enthusiastic so he put together an honest-to-goodness country-western band and expanded the music segments.

Jerry Hahn, who later became a renowned jazz guitar player, took lessons from Bobby’s mother. He was asked to be the lead guitarist. Next was Bob Smith, who played both bass and fi ddle.

Bobby’s cousin, Diane Hamilton, was perfect for the girl vocalist. Diane often appeared on Barnyard Frolic, a sort of

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The youngest member was 11-year-old Bernie Rozell, who played rhythm guitar and sang. Wiley called Rozell the Rhythmaires star. As Rozell matured, Wiley said he would be tempted to compare his voice to Johnny Mathis.

McKenzie, the grown-up, provided solid drumming and could keep any group on time. He was a Wiley family friend and big-band veteran.

There were a few changes during the three years the band appeared on KEDD. Anita “Hoppy” McCune was added as a singer and guitarist. Since she owned a horse, she was a “real” cowgirl.

Later Ronnie DeGrant became the drummer, and Gary Andrus replaced Rozell. Then Jimmy Knight replaced DeGrant, and Larry Kerwin played bass.

In addition to the weekday after-school Bar 16 Ranch show, The Bobby Wiley Rhythmaires Show aired at 7 p.m. Thursdays the last year KEDD was on the air. Entertainers performing in the Wichita area were invited to perform their latest hits as guests. They included Hank Williams, Little Jimmy Dickens, Hank Thompson, the Carter Sisters, Hank Snow and Leon McCaulife.

The Rhythmaires also appeared on the weekly prime-time show, Just Us Girls. It was hosted by former KAKE radio personality, “genial” Gene McGehee.

So how did these school kids get to a TV studio minutes after the school day

ended and be ready to appear on the air on a program that started at 4 p.m.? It was a mad dash.

Wiley lived in Goddard, the furthest from the 37th and North Hillside studios. His mother usually drove him and the other band members; they would arrive about 4:15. Olander would have given his opening remarks and started the movie. When it was time for the fi rst cut-in, the band would be ready.

To give the group a more professional look, their mothers sewed yokes that slid over their heads and laid on top of whatever shirt they happened to be wearing. The yokes had lots of fringe and sequins -- the country-western look of the day. With cowboy hats, boots and neckerchiefs, their uniforms were complete.

KEDD-TV left the air at the end of April 1956 due to its precarious fi nancial situation and the loss of its national network affi liation. For several more months Wiley and the Rhythmaires made personal appearances that had already been booked. But with band

members getting older, the group disbanded.

Today Bob Wiley, 73, lives in Wichita. His music-related career endeavors include patents for amps, guitars and keyboards, many designed for one-man bands. He is recuperating from triple-bypass heart surgery. Bernie Rozell, 70, and the youngest member of the group, has lived in South Padre Island, Tex., since 1987. Jazz guitarist Jerry Hahn lives in the Kansas City area. Anita “Hoppy” McCune-Witt lives in Arizona with her show horses and a voice that is still crystal clear, Wiley said.

The status of Jimmy Knight, Gary Andrus and Larry Kerwin are not known. Diane Hamilton, Mac McKenzie, Bob Smith and Ronnie DeGrant are deceased.

If you have additional information about KEDD-TV local programming or its employees please contact me.

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‘Let’s perform in a musical play’ By Val Cheatham “How can we be ready to open by next Friday?” This was a parent speak-ing. “Some can’t sing on key, several have missed the last two practices, Frank still doesn’t know any of his lines...!” She wasn’t criticizing; she was ner-vous. It was her first year with the OK Players. She had much to learn. OK Players were parents and teachers from OK Elementary School who wanted to be in a musical. They were The Amateurs. Every normal procedure for preparing, casting, rehearsing, costuming or conven-tional directing does not apply with amateurs. In the beginning, I too had

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pared a musical. Practices began after Christmas - one night each week for an hour. The show opened in mid-April. We did an afternoon show for the school children and an evening show for friends and relatives. Each year much of the group changed, but certain things remained constant: Memorization, if achieved at all, would be at the last curtain-rising minute. This was especially true with Frank. One year his cheat-sheet notes came un-taped from the scenery so he sang a two-verse song without reciting a single word of the correct lyric. It was a marching song, so he filled it with “Hruumphs” and “Hos”

and assorted gibberish. The audience laughed through the entire two verses and had no idea his delivery was not as written. Most amateurs will say, “I can’t sing,” and they are absolutely right. Alice had a lusty, booming voice that could carry a tune only if keyed an oc-tave below a mature bullfrog. Over the years she played a vain Broadway star, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police-man, a child star’s pushy mother and a wicked witch. Being on key really didn’t matter. Personality meant more than melody, and she was a master of caricature. Practices will be missed. A few

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didn’t show up for two, three, even four rehearsals. But, those who did would read any missing persons’ parts. At fi rst I wanted to scream, “Without proper rehearsals there can be no timing, no nuance, no pause for eff ect!” But, timing changed every time a scene was rehearsed and nu-ance was just a word - like participles - that no one knew anything about and didn’t care anyway. Th at left only “pause for eff ect,” which the amateurs had in profusion. Of course, the pause was a forgotten line and the eff ect was always laughter. Schedules are a complete waste of time and paper. Our once-a-week practices were for certain scenes, and

the schedules specifi ed who should be there and what pages would be rehearsed. Some players, howev-er, dropped in and out saying they couldn’t fi nd their schedules, or, “Since I’m going to be out of town next week, I thought I would come tonight.” Dress rehearsal means you have part of your costume completed and the rest ready “tomorrow.” We al-ways scheduled two dress rehearsals. On the fi rst, I expected half the cast to have half their costume, with the other half absent or arriving late with a puzzled, “Is this dress rehearsal night?” On the second dress rehearsal, about half the cast would come with complete costumes; a fourth would have one half the costume; an eighth would have one fourth; with the fi nal

eighth absent or arriving late with a puzzled, “Is this dress rehearsal night?” Never conclude a meek, mild-mannered accountant cannot perform a host of fl amboyant parts: Western medicine show barker; a spoof of an egotistical aging Shake-spearian actor; a love-to-hate villain. Off stage, if Alan spoke at all, it was to reply a simple “OK” to directions. On stage, he became instant hilarity. In this transformation, Alan was not alone. To some degree it

happened to most of our parents and teachers. Th e patron saint of amateurs must be St. Hambone. Audiences will love the perfor-mance. Th ey applaud to a diff erent drummer. Th ey don’t come to see “a play.” Th ey come to see their mother/father, friend/relative, boss/employ-ee who, with some other people, are doing a play. No matter if it’s smooth or rough, memorized or read, sung or croaked, they cheer, they stomp, they applaud – exuberantly! We had parents who continued to participate after their children had gone on to junior high. We simply added “parents, teachers and friends of OK School” to the programs.

So what if some did not sing on key, memorize their lines or missed practices? Th e Amateurs in all schools should never stop asking, “Why should kids have all the fun?”

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By Joe StumpeBy 4:45 p.m. on Fridays during

Lent, a long line forms at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in north Wichita. The people aren’t there to pray, although many will undoubtedly give thanks for what’s about to come.

They’re in line for homemade Mexican food, made on a grand scale by members of the congregation. The menu is meatless, in deference to Lent. But the tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, chile rellenoes, rice and beans lack for nothing, being packed with the kind of flavor that comes from cutting no corners.

Take the melt-in-your-mouth cheese enchiladas. They start with a sauce that’s made of rehydrated dried chiles, garlic and cumin. The tortillas

are dredged in the sauce, lightly fried and then filled with cheese and sometimes onion and rolled. They also can be filled with cooked potatoes and peas.

The church stages the dinners to help pay for children to attend its school. Three generations of families can be found in the kitchen on some Fridays.

As for the diners, some have been coming every Friday during Lent since the meals started 16 years ago.

“One week they might be hungry for one thing,” said Mariem Martinez, one of the cooks. “Another week they’ll get one of everything.”

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2351 N. Market, holds its dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday during Lent except Good Friday.

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Meatless EnchiladasFlour or corn tortillasEnchilada sauce (see recipe)Oil for fryingSalsa or pico de gallo

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. One at a time, dip tortillas into enchilada sauce coating both sides. Place a tortilla in the skillet and fry about 10 seconds per side. Remove to a large platter and repeat with remaining tortillas, adding a little oil as necessary. When tortillas are ready, place several tablespoons of the filling inside and roll up. Top with salsa or pico de gallo and serve.

Enchilada Sauce4 dried chile anchos 8 dried chile pods1 garlic clove, peeled

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Place chile anchos and chile pods in a pot; cover with water. Lightly boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from water. When cool enough to handle, split chiles open with a knife; rinse seeds away under running water. Place chile anchos and pods in a blender with garlic, cumin and salt. Add water until chiles are about three-fourths covered. Puree until sauce is smooth.

A note about the accompanying recipe: Dried chiles are available in most supermarkets, but if you want to skip that step you can buy canned enchilada sauce. The enchiladas can be served immediately or baked in a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes and topped with additional cheese and salsa. Frying tortillas is a somewhat messy process. An alternative method is to soften them in a microwave for 20 seconds.

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Photo by Joe StumpeMariem Martinez, left, her daughter, Ariana, and sister, Azucena, help prepare and serve Mexican food at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.


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About 2 1/2 years ago, residents at the senior living community started getting involved in the center’s SHINE program. That stands for Seniors Helping Impact Neighbors in Need Everywhere, said Jennifer Sanders, the community’s marketing director.

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“I’ve been awfully lucky and I know I owe society,” said Jerry, about the deeper reason he volunteers.

When Terri retired from her job as a longtime registered nurse at the former Wichita Clinic, she knew she would want to fi ll her time, too, by giving back.

“Now we get to do all the things we wanted to do, and we don’t get paid for it,” said Terri, whose volunteer schedule was interrupted with her recovery from breast cancer. “But the appreciation we get from volunteering is better than any paycheck. You don’t need to have a specifi c skill. You just need to be a willing body.”

One of the best ways for anyone 55 years and older to fi nd out about volunteer opportunities is through RSVP programs, which are generally part of a county’s department of aging. Nationally, RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) started in 1971. Sedgwick, Harvey and Butler counties have long had RSVP programs, according to respective RSVP coordinators.

While the Kaspereks initially found volunteer opportunities through personal interactions, they eventually registered with the Sedgwick County RSVP program to get connected with other groups.

Th e couple is among the 250 or so active volunteers in Sedgwick County’s RSVP program, said coordinator Lona Kelly.

“I really believe in this program and how it impacts and makes our community stronger,” said Kelly. “It goes a long way in the aging process.”

Between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2013, Sedgwick County RSVP volunteers served 50,600 hours with 53 nonprofi ts and had an impact of about $1 million, she said.

Th e Harvey County RSVP program has 432 volunteers, said coordinator Dawn Warrington. On average, the volunteers provide about $1.2 million in service annually. Some volunteers do a one-time annual event while others volunteer weekly.

“Some people assume that if you become a volunteer, you have to have a set schedule and some people don’t want to be consumed, like they are at a job,” Warrington said. “While volunteerism is a commitment, it’s not set in stone. It’s fl exible. You set the schedule. You just tell me what you want to do and I’ll fi nd the place for you.”

At each of the three county RSVP programs, volunteers are asked about preferences so that coordinators can fi nd suitable volunteer opportunities.

“We can help people discover new things and do things they’ve always wanted to explore,” said Kelly.

In Butler County, more than 140 volunteers served in the program that benefi ted 26 agencies and provided more than $260,000 in service in the past year, said coordinator Melody Gault. Several of the volunteers participate in the program’s nationally recognized meal delivery service for rural seniors. Contact Amy Geiszler-Jonesat [email protected]

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How to Volunteer• Contact the RSVP program

with your county’s department of aging and apply to become a registered volunteer. For area programs: Sedgwick County, 316-660-5134 or www.cpaaa.org/volunteers; Butler County, 316-775-0500 or www.bucoks.com (fi nd the aging department under the Departments pull down menu); Harvey County, 316-284-6880 or www.harveycounty.com/departments/department-on-aging/rsvp-home.html. Benefi ts of registering with an RSVP program include ensuring you fi nd a suitable match for your volunteer interests, insurance coverage during travel to and from volunteer opportunities, and limited gas stipends.

• Contact the United Way of the Plains Volunteer Center in Wichita by calling 2-1-1 or going to www.unitedwayplains.org/volunteer. Th e center matches interests and talents with the needs of more than 300 nonprofi t organizations in south-central Kansas. RSVP programs in Harvey and Butler counties also work with their local United Way program to handle volunteer requests.

• Th e nonprofi t group Volunteer Kansas maintains an online site with information about opportunities throughout the state at www.volunteerkansas.org

Check with any charity or organization you like or support to see if they have volunteer needs.

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ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

By Bob Rives With 2014 being the 150th

anniversary of the last Civil War battle fought in Kansas, a trip to the Miami-Linn-Bourbon County area where much of the bleeding occurred is timely.

In 1854 Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act that allowed territories wanting to become states

to decide by election whether to permit slaveholding. In Kansas, that set off fi ghting between pro- and anti-slavery factions, much of it in counties bordering Missouri. Th eir passions resulted in almost daily atrocities.

Some places to visit along the US 69 corridor are:

Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site: In

1858 a band of Missourians rounded up 10 anti-slavery Kansans, marched them to a ravine and shot them. Remarkably, six lived, in part because Sarah Read, the wife of one victim, walked 10 miles for help. Anti-slavery radical John Brown used the same site as a “fort” at one time.

Trading Post: Also in 1858 James Montgomery raided the town — one of the fi rst in Kansas — and poured out all the whiskey from a pro-slavery saloon. Th is event may have triggered the massacre a few days later. A monument in the town cemetery honors those killed in the massacre.

Fort Scott: In 1842 U.S. Dragoons built a fort in Indian Territory above the Marmaton River. Th e soldiers’ job was to police and protect the frontier. In the Civil War, the fort was one objective of Confederate Gen. Price until his defeat at Mine Creek forced him to change plans. Th e beautifully restored fort is part of the National Park Service. Th e town itself also is worth a look. Home to both Gordon Parks and Bat Masterson, it can be toured aboard Dolly the Trolley which leaves from the town’s visitors’ center near the fort.

Fort Scott National Cemetery: Also in Fort Scott, it is one of the fi rst national cemeteries established after President Lincoln signed a bill authorizing them. Both Union and Confederate dead, along with casualties from all wars since, are buried there.

Mound City: Just west of the Mine Creek battlefi eld is the county seat of Linn County. Its courthouse, the second oldest still in use in Kansas, was the scene of the conviction of William Griffi th, the only person tried for the Marais des Cygnes massacre. Found guilty, he was hanged there. Nearby is the cemetery with the graves of many Civil War soldiers, including James Montgomery who commanded some

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John Brown’s statue stands in his memorial park in Osawatomie.

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It was trying to ford the creek with those wagons that led to the battle. Union cavalry, commanded by Gen. Alfred Pleasanton who gave his name to the nearby town, caught the Confederates there and attacked.

Although Union troops were outnumbered nearly three to one, they quickly won the day. Using modern rifl es and revolvers against an army with unwieldy muzzleloaders, the Federals quickly sent the Confederates reeling. Dozens of southern soldiers died on the fi eld, many buried where they fell. Th irteen who later died of their wounds lie in U.S. Cemetery No. 1 in Fort Scott.

Th e South lost 1,200 men at Mine Creek, the North only 100.

Gen. Price did manage to save most of the rest of his army and about half

of the supply wagons by retreating into Arkansas. But his army was never again a threat, and there were no more Civil War battles in Kansas.

Today’s visitors’ center is almost exactly in the center of the battlefi eld. Union forces started the fi ght about a half-mile north of the museum, while Confederates were about the same distance south.

It is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April-October. Unfortunately, with state budget cuts, the schedule has been erratic. Call 913-352-8890 to be sure it’s open. However, even if the museum is closed, the 2.6 miles of well-marked trails can be visited any time during daylight.

Contact Bob Rives [email protected]

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of the fi rst black troops in that war. Linn County was a hotbed of anti-slavery sentiment and home to Brown, Montgomery and “Doc” Jennison who commanded the original Jayhawkers.

Osawatomie: John Brown not only recuperated from a long illness there, he led Free States who tried to keep a force of Missourians from sacking the town. Th e battle occurred in what now is John Brown Memorial Park, dedicated in 1910 by President Th eodore Roosevelt. A cabin built by the Rev. Samuel Adair, where Brown recovered from an illness, also is in the park. Adair’s wife, Florella, was Brown’s sister.

Pottawatomie Massacre Site: One mile north of Lane, Brown and his men slaughtered fi ve farmers, supposedly in

revenge for William Clarke Quantrill’s attack on Lawrence. Th e site is on private land but can be seen from the county road.

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Fort Scott, founded in 1842, is beautifully restored and a part of the National Park Service. It was home to dragoons charged with keeping peace in the lands to the west.

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Microsoft caller a computer scam

If you receive a call from someone saying he is a technical expert with Microsoft, hang up. It’s a scam.

Computer companies do not contact you to advise that error codes are being sent from your computer. Th e Consumer Protection Division of the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Offi ce has received 10 reports of these calls in the last three months.

Th e caller says error codes are being received from your computer, and he’s calling to help. He instructs you to give him information that allows him to access your computer. Once the he has access, he requests a credit card number, a wire transfer or some means of payment so he can install malware “to protect the computer from future viruses.”

None of the callers to Consumer Protection provided fi nancial information, but one woman had to cancel her credit card and change all her passwords because they were stored in her computer.

If you have questions about any consumer-related transaction, contact the Consumer Protect Division at 316-660-3653.

Directions to Mine CreekTo reach Mine Creek and other nearby sites, drive east from El Dorado on US 54 to Fort Scott. (Hint: there is a candy factory and outlet store in Iola that can help ease your sweet tooth.) After visiting Fort Scott drive north on US 69 to the other areas. You can make the trip in a day but it’s better in two.


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Th e 13th annual Tree Festival at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 21st Street at Ridge Road, will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5.

Because of recen t drought conditions choosing, planting and maintaining the bet trees for dry conditions is important. Seminar topics range from tree funda-mentals to basic landscape design. Th ere also will be tours, demonstrations, activ-ities for kids and a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. For information, call Marcia Baade, 316-660-0138. Admission is free.

‘Liespotting’ Most of us encounter up to 200 lies

per day, and strangers lie an average of three times in the fi rst 10 minutes of meeting each other. Pamela Meyer would like to help us spot those deceptions. She will speak as part of the Garvey Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Th ursday, April 3, in the Davis Ad-ministration Building’s Alumni Auditori-um at Friends University. As the author of Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception, Meyer works to help people become more adept at getting to the truth by reading mi-cro-expressions in the face, body language

and behavior to spot dishonesty. Admission is free.

Women & investingStocks, bonds, mutual funds,

retirement accounts? For women who would like to know

more about investing and fi nances, the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 21st Street and Ridge Road, is off ering six classes discussing these topics.

Its target audience is women who wish to know more about investing; widows who must manage the family’s investments; divorcees who may have received half of their ex-husband’s retirement and don’t know what they have or how to manage it; and married women who want to understand where their joint monies are being invested.

Classes begin at 7 p.m. Th ursday, April 3, and end May 8. Cost is $20. Call 660-0127 to enroll.


CelebrationsLeola (Roll) Jones will celebrate

her 100th birthday April 18.

The widow of Wichita policeman Ranson Jones, they had one daughter,

three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Leola says she spoils them all with pleasure.

She is retired from the Sears auditing department and has lived in Wichita about 80 years. Her ancestors homesteaded in the Peck area, and she still has a part of that homestead.

Leola attributes her long life and good health to walking until well into her 90s. She misses the Wichita Mall where she enjoyed visiting with other walkers. She was a member of the Patrol of the Daughters of the Nile and served twice as Queen of the organization.

Family and friends are invited to a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 in the Youth Center of Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Rd.

Send Leola cards at 3702 Meadow Lane, Wichita, KS 67218.

* * *J. Courtney Hiebert of Newton

will celebrate his 80th birthday April 28. There will be an open house at Golden Plains Free Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. April 27. The church is two miles north of Exit 34 on I-135 at K-15 and northwest 60th Street.

Courtney retired from Beech Aircraft after 41 years. He collects antique tools and is a member of the Southwest Tool Collectors Assn. He and his wife have four children and five grandchildren.

Send cards to 415 SE Eighth St., Newton, KS 67114-4413.

* * *Edna Yauk celebrated her 90th

birthday March 24. Send her a

belated birthday greeting to Andover Court, 721 W. 21st, Andover, KS 67002.

* * *Belated birthday greetings also are

requested for Mary Jean Linnebur who celebrated her 80th birthday March 25. She taught vocal music at Cheney elementary and junior high schools.

Mary Jean grew up on a farm south of Goddard, graduated from Garden Plain High School and received her music education degree from the University of Wichita.

She would enjoy hearing from former students and friends. Send cards to PO Box 173, Wichita, KS 67201.

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By Ted BlankenshipI have never been a sports writer

but I feel the urge because of the run WSU made this year.

I’m a basketball lover. In particular, I’m a KU fan, and secondarily a WSU fan. I cheer for the Jayhawks because that’s where I got my college degree. I like WSU because I taught there for 12 years and because I have lived in Wichita for more than 20 years.

I love the game for its fi nesse and excitement. Unfortunately, it’s not as exciting as it once was because the new rules result in a lot of time at the free throw line.

I’d like to say I’m a fan because I played when I was younger. I’d like to say I made a million dollars yesterday, but that didn’t happen either. I didn’t play in high school because I was busy playing in the band and orchestra.

Another reason is that I was not

much taller than a basketball, and that made it diffi cult to dribble.

Th at doesn’t mean that I didn’t play a game or two. Actually, it was

two. Th e fi rst was in a burned out auto agency on Main Street

in Eureka. Th ere was a basket bolted to what was left of a wall and the concrete fl oor was still intact.

Several of my friends, all of them taller than I, played in the old building two or three times a week. One day they were short a player and coaxed me into coming off the bench so to speak.

Th ey were running this way and that, passing the ball, weaving, dribbling — and scoring. I pretty much stood very still as far from the basket as I could get. To my dismay, someone threw me the ball. I bounced it a couple of times trying for a look of arrogance, then tried to

run while still bouncing it (the ball, that is). My feet got tangled and I fell on my left knee, knocking a hole in the kneecap.

I still had the ball clutched in my arms. I was ejected from the game. I wish it could have happened sooner. I remember the whole embarrassing thing well because the knee still hurts occasionally. If anyone asks, I say it’s an old basketball injury.

My other time on the court was in 1947 when I was a freshman at Baker University. I was a pledge at a fraternity that played intramural basketball. Once again, the team was short a player. I don’t remember which position, but since I was told to suit up, it probably wasn’t center.

“But I can’t play basketball,” I said.

“You’re a pledge,” replied an active member. “Suit up.”

Suiting up involved putting on a pair of shorts — any shorts — and a white T-shirt. I had a pair of basketball shoes because I played tennis (about as well as I played basketball). Th e shorts drooped to a point below my knees, about 50 years before that was fashionable

To my dismay someone on my team threw the ball to me.

I froze. I did not dribble. What was I supposed to do with a basketball?

I tried to look nonchalant, like I could handle the ball but didn’t want to hog it from the others. I would be unselfi sh and let someone else score.






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Unfortunately, I was so far from the rest of the team that I couldn’t throw the ball to anyone except an opposing player.

I decided not to do that because it was sure to upset my teammates. Actually, they were pretty upset anyway.

I tried to double dribble but I couldn’t even single dribble (as far as I know).

A teammate fi nally got closer, and I threw the ball. It rolled to a stop about six feet from him. My team grabbed a passerby and substituted him for me.

I was very happy on the bench. I wondered if I could fi nd an injury of some kind that would keep me from playing again. I would have settled for appendicitis.

Or maybe I could have gone to the bathroom and climbed out a window.

Luckily, the passerby could dribble and so was an automatic member of the team. I tried to fi gure out ways of

getting him into the fraternity. Th at was the end of my basketball

career. and I can’t say I’m sorry. But a funny thing happened. I kind of liked having a basketball in my hands. So I was happy when we moved to Rose Hill and the house we bought had a basketball hoop on the driveway.

I bought a basketball and decided to learn to make free throws and maybe even dribble a little (for when someone was watching). Th e problem was that Eight-mile Creek runs through our place, down a steep hill from the basketball hoop.

If I missed the backboard, and I did — often — the ball would roll down the hill and into the creek. Th is wasn’t so bad when the creek was dry, but when it was running the ball would fl oat away. Someone downstream probably is wondering where all the basketballs came from.

I gave up and tore down the hoop. It was a little sad to see it go but I no longer had to dribble.

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Th e Alzheimer’s Association of Cen-tral and Western Kansas is expanding its programs and services to off er new resources to those in the early stages of a dementia diagnosis. Th ey include: Consultation: Call for a free appointment for a one-on-one con-sultation to go over any questions or concerns that may come up as you learn to live with dementia. Early-Stage Support Group: A group to connect newly diagnosed individuals with others living in the early stage of the disease. It meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the association, 1820 E. Douglas. JW & Reola Stark Arts & Inspi-

ration Center: Th is social engagement program meets on the 2nd Th ursday of each month at area locations such as Exploration Place, Wichita Art Museum, Old Cowtown Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Center and others, for a day of socialization and artistic expression. Peer-to-Peer: One-on-one support from someone who has dementia. It’s available by phone or in person. To re-quest a visit call Jenna at 316-267-7333. For more information on these and other services, call 800-272-3900 or email [email protected]. To sched-ule an interview call Linsey Norton, 316-267-7333 or email [email protected].

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Mon: 10 am Men’s fellowship, coffee. Mon & Wed: 6 pm Yoga, Rec Center.Tue: 1 pm Bridge.Wed: 9 am Low-impact aerobics, Rec Center.Fri: 9 am Breakfast at Braums.Mon-Fri: 8 am Bel Aire Walkers, Rec Center. 1st Mon: 6 pm Potluck & program.1st Tue: 8:30 am Breakfast out.2nd Mon: Lunch & field trip, call for details.4th Mon: 6pm Covered dish, program, meeting,

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bring snack to share.1st Wed: noon Soup kitchen, donation. 3rd Fri: noon XYZ potluck, program.3rd Sat: 5 pm Dave’s Tacos.

CHENEY516 Main, 542-3721

Mon-Fri: 10:30 am GNNP meal, reservations required; 12:15 pm Cards, games.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 10-11 am Exercise program.1st Tue: 6 pm Potluck dinner.2nd, 3rd, 4th Tue: 7 pm Cards, games.

CLEARWATER921 E Janet, 584-2332

Mon: 10 am-noon Blood pressure check. 1 pm Painting, beginning to advanced

Tue, Fri: 8:45 am Tai Chi; 10 am Exercise class.

Wed: 8 am-noon Coffee time.Fri: 2 pm Knitting class.

2nd Tue: noon Carry-in lunch.1st Sat: 7-9 pm Country jam session.3rd Sat: 7-10 am Biscuits/gravy breakfast.

DERBY611 N Mulberry Rd, 788-0223

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Variety of exercise programs at low or no cost.

Apr 1: 4:30-6 pm Tuesday Nite Together fundraiser. Pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, dessert. $5 donation.

Apr 3: 11:30 am Covered dish lunch; sign up by Wed. $2.

Apr 10: 8:30 am-4:30 p.m Paradise Casino, $5 plus lunch. Leave from library.

Apr 27: 2 pm 2nd Chance Prom Decorations, refreshments. Free.

DOWNTOWN200 S. Walnut, 267-0197

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EDGEMOOR5815 E 9th, 688-9392

Mon-Fri: 11:30 am GNNP meal, reservation required; 10-11 am Pool, cards, dominoes, bingo, puzzles.

GARDEN PLAIN1006 N Main, 535-1155

Tue, Thu: 9:30 am Exercise.Fri: 1 pm Cards.1st Fri: noon Potluck, cards.3rd Fri: noon Birthday/anniversary.

GODDARD120 N Main, 794-2441

Mon, Wed, Fri: 9-9:30 am Exercise.1st & 4th Tue: 9:30 am-noon Cards.2nd & 4th Thu: 10 am-4 pm Covered dish,

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HAYSVILLE160 E Karla, 529-5903

Regular activities: Cards, crafts, GNNP lunch.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am Silver Foxes exercise.Tue, Thu: 10 am STEP exercise. 1st & 3rd Wed: 11 am Blood pressure checks.2nd & 4th Wed: 12:30 pm Crafts.3rd Wed: 12:30 pm Bingo.2nd Fri: 5:30 pm Birthday dinner, covered

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KECHIKechi City Building, 744-017

Fri: 9 am Breakfast at Braums.

LA FAMILIA841 W 21st, 267-1700

Mon-Fri: Dance, exercise, pool, dominoes, 11:30 am-12:15 pm Hot lunch.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am Exercise/Ejercicio.Tue, Thu: 1 pm Exercise. Mon: 10 am English Class/Clase de Ingles; 1

pm Line dancingTue: 10 am Nutrition class/Clase de nutricion.Thu: 10 am Bingo/loteria.Last Fri: 10 am Music/musica; monthly

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LINWOOD1901 S. Kansas, 263-3703

www.seniorservicesofwichita.orgRegular activities: Cards and games, exercise

programs, GNNP lunch. Every Tue: 10:30 am Bingo. Bring prize or

food item worth at least $1.Every Wed: 12:15 pm Movie.Mon: 9 am TOPS; 10:15 am Tai Chi. Mon & Fri: 9 am Dynabands; 9:30 am

Strength training. Tue: 9 am Brain games; 9:30 am Fitness &

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Well-Rep combo exercise program. Wed: 9 am Arthritis exercise; Noon Movie,

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Regular activities: Open gym, walking, GNNP meals, dominoes, cards, pool.

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Mon: 7-10 am Coffee, donuts; 11:30 am-12:30 pm Lunch; 1-4 pm Cards.

Tue, Wed, Fri: 9 am Exercise class.Tue, Wed: 10 am-3 pm Crafts, quilting. 1st Tue: 10 am RSVP, lunch.Thu: 9:30-10:30 am Line Dancing.

MULVANE632 E Mulvane, 777-4813

Daily: 7:30-9 am Walk-in gym, coffee; GNNP meal; computers, dominoes, puzzles, pool, book loan.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:30 am Yoga.Tue & Thu: 9:30 am Zumba.2nd Tue: 7:30-9:30 am Breakfast, $3.2nd Wed: 11:30 am Blood pressure checks.

3rd Wed: Noon-1 pm Blood pressure checks.

NORTHEAST2121 E 21st, 269-4444

www.seniorservicesofwichita.orgDaily: Dominoes, cards, Wii, pool, GNNP

lunch. Library, exercise room, computer lab. Apr 18: 2-4 pm. Easer Celebration. $3

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Apr 3: 12:30 pm Golden Agers meeting, monthly birthdays.

Apr 5: 8-10 am Breakfast fundraiser: Bisquits/ gravy, scrambled eggs, OJ, coffee. $3.50

Apr 12: 8-11 am Breakfast fundraiser. Pancakes, sausage, OJ, coffee. $3.50. Photo with Easter Bunny. $1.

Every Tue: 7 pm Bible study.Every Wed: 8:30 am Panera Bread & sweets.Every Fri: 12:30 pm Cards; 5 pm Potluck &

cards.2nd & 4th Tue: Leave 12:30 pm Movie.

$1.50.2nd & 4th Thu: 12:30 pm Bingo.

ORCHARD PARK4808 W 9th, 942-2293

Regular activities: Exercise programs, cards, pool, GNNP lunch. Calendar: www.senior-servicesofwichita.org.

Apr 8: 11:30 am Dining Out, Ciao, 2121 N. Tyler Rd.a

Apr 18: 11:30 am Free lasagna lunch. Reser-vations 942-2293.

Apr 22: 8:30 am Breakfast Out, Denny’s, 5700 W Kellogg.

Every Fri: 7-9 pm Golden Age Club Dance.First Fri: 2:15 p.m. Book discussion group.

PARK CITY6100 N Hydraulic, 744-1199

Regular activities: Cards, exercise, pool, GNNP lunch. Call for details.

Wed: 2:30 pm Line Dance.Tue & Thu: 10 am Chair exercise1st Wed: 10:30 am Chisholm Trail Seniors

catered lunch, meeting, program.3rd Tue: 8 am Breakfast out, call for location.3rd Thu: 1 pm Bingo.3rd Fri: 6 pm Fun, food, games.

VALLEY CENTER316 E. Clay, 755-7335

Regular activities: Home-cooked meals, monthly outings including casino trip, exercise programs.

Mon: Donuts, coffee. CardsTue: 10 am Brunch, $4, movie & cards; 6:30

pm Pitch, bring snack to share.Wed: 9 am Meet at Methodist Church.Thu: noon Lunch, $5. Games.Fri: noon Lunch, $4. 3rd Thu: Birthday celebration.

Sedgwick county Senior centerS

calendar of eventS

M a c h i n e Q u i l t e r s S h o w -case is Apr 2-5 in Century II Convention Ctr. Hours are 3-7 pm Apr 2; 9 am-6 pm Apr 3-4; 9 am-3 pm Apr 5. An auction of donated quilts will benefit the Quilts of Val-or Foundation. Military members get in free Apr 3. Tickets are $10.

Wichita: History of the North Side, 10 am Apr 5, Midwest Historical & Genealogical Soci-ety, 1203 N. Main. A look back at the Livestock Exchange Bldg, stockyards, cattle industry and street cars.

Wichita Audubon Society has scheduled several volunteer events. Spring Cleanup at Chaplin Nature Center is 10 am-3 pm Apr 5. Info 620-442-4133. Explore Chautauqua County Backroads Apr 12. Meet at 6:45 am at An-

dover’s Dillons; bring a lunch. Info 706-9116. Tour Quivira and Cheyenne Bottoms wetlands Apr 26. Info 942-2164

Your Ancestor’s Religion, 1 pm Apr 19, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S Meridian. Did your ances-tors change religion on the way West? Learn some of the reasons why and where to search. Wichita Genealogical Society.

11th Highlander Reunion & Car Show Apr 26, for those in high school between 1953-’63 who ex-perienced the Highlander drive-in. Car show is 1-4 pm in the Mar-riott parking lot, 9100 Corporate Hillls Dr, no admission. Free dash plaque for each car entry. Dinner, program at the hotel, 6:30-10:30 pm. $35. Reservations required. Info 689-6959, 683-4597.

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ANDOVER410 Lioba Dr, 733-4441www.andoverks.com

Activities include exercise classes, bridge, Pinoch-le, pool table, dominoes . Lunch 11:30 am-12:30 pm (reservation required), $3.

Tue & Thu: 9:30 am Walk A Mile; 10 am Blood pressure check.

Wed: 12:30-3:30 pm Stitch & Chat.Thu: 7-9 pm Pitch.Fri: 9 am Balance class; 3 pm Wii time.1st Mon & 4th Thu: 6:30 pm Quilt Guild.

4th Tue: 6:30 pm Alzheimer’s support group.3rd Thu: 1 pm Baking.1st, 2nd & 4th Fri: 12:45 pm Bingo.3rd Fri: 11 am Covered dish, meeting & program.

AUGUSTA640 Osage, 775-1189

Activities include line dance, exercise classes, cards, games & lunch (reservation required).

1st Wed: 9:30-11 am Blood pressure checks.2nd Sat: 7-10 am Biscuits/gravy, $3.3rd Tue: 7:30 am Casino trip.1st, 3rd, 5th Wed: 7-10 pm Jam Session.

BENTONLion’s Community Bldg, S MainMar

2nd & 4th Tue: 9 am-4 pm, Cards, games & occasional program. Covered dish.

CASSODAYCassoday Community Center

1st Mon: 7 pm Game night.3rd Mon: 6:30 pm Potluck & program; blood

pressure checks.Tue: 10:30 am Round TableTue & Thu: 10 am Strong Women Stay Young

Exercise & Wii Fit.Last Fri: 7 pm Bingo.

DOUGLASS124 W 4th, 746-3227

Activities include exercise, quilting, cards and home-cooked lunch, $4 (reservation required).

1st Mon: 6 pm Finger foods & cards.3rd Mon: 6 pm Birthday/anniversary covered dish

supper, bring own service. Cards.3rd Sat: 7:30-9:30 am Biscuits/gravy, scrambled

eggs, $3.

EL DORADO210 E 2nd, 321-0142

Activities includes exercise, cards and home-cooked lunch, $2 RSVP 24 hrs in advance.

2nd Thu: 11 am Blood pressure check; 6:30 pm Crazy Quilters.

Mon, Fri: 10 am Aerobics.Tue: 12:30-2 pm Bingo. 6:30 pm Prairie Port

Singles.Wed: 10 am Back in Balance.

LEON112 S Main, 745-9200 or 742-9905

Activities include exercise, cards and home-cooked lunch (reservation required).

1st, 3rd & 4th Fri: 7 pm Pitch.2nd Fri: 7 pm Pitch, birthdays/anniversaries, cake/

ice cream.3rd Sun: 11am-1:30 pm, Home-cooked lunch, $7

adults, $3.50 children. Info 745-9200.

ROSE HILL207 E Silknitter, 776-0170

Activities include Wii, pool table, shuffl eboard, home-cooked lunch (reservation required).

1st Fri: 11 am Meeting, covered dish.3rd Fri: Noon Covered dish.1st Sat: 7-10 am Scrambled eggs, biscuits/gravy.Mon & Wed: 9 am Strong Women Stay Young

Exercise.Wed : 1 pm Bridge.Fri: 7 pm Card game.Mon: 7 pm Pitch games.

TOWANDA317 Main, 536-8999

Open 10:30 am-5 pm Mon, Wed & FriThu: 7 am Breakfast/coffee at Stearman Bar &

Grill, Benton.

WHITEWATER Legion Hall, Whitewater

2nd & 4th Tue: noon Potluck, program.

Harvey county Senior centerS

butler county Senior centerS

Senior WednesdaysEvery Wed – at various Wichita museums. Free or nomimal admis-sion. www.seniorwednesday.org.

April 2 – Wichita Art Museum, 10 am, La Gambina’s Coal Mine Disaster; $2. Water Center, 1:30 pm, 101 E Pawnee, Gardening in Drought.

April 9 – Sedgwick County Zoo, 10 am, A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper; Wichita Public Library, 1:30 pm, Senior Safety.

April 16– Ulrich Museum of Art, 10 am, A Toy Story with Randy Regier; Kansas African American Museum, 1:30 pm, program to be announced.

April 23 - Wichita-Sedgwick Co Historical Museum, 10 am, Wichita On Rails, a look back at railroads, street cars, the Arkansas Valley Interurban. $2. Exploration Place, 1:30 pm, Guerilla Gardening on abandoned property. $4.

BURRTON124 N Burrton, 620-463-3225

Tue, Fri: 9:30 am Exercises.Fri: 1 pm Table games.1st Mon: 6 pm Bunko.2nd Thu: Noon Meal, table games.4th Thu: 6 pm Dinner, program.

HALSTEAD523 Poplar, 835-2283

Mon & Wed: Games after lunch.Tue & Fri: 9 am Exercise.2nd Thu: 7 pm Dine out/activity.3rd Thu: 6 pm Potluck, meeting.3rd Fri: 12:30 pm Movie in.3rd Sun: 1:30 pm Movie out.4th Thu: 7 pm Penny Bingo.

HESSTONRandall & Main, 620-327-5099

www.hesstonseniorcenter.comMon, Wed, Fri: 8 am Stretch bands.Mon & Tue: 1:30 pm Pitch.Tue: 8 am Coffee Hour; 9 am Films; 1:30 pm

Pinochle.Wed: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 1pm Bridge.1st & 3rd Tue: 6 pm Singin’ Seniors.3rd Wed: 11:30 am Health luncheon; noon, pro-

gram. Lunch reservations by previous Fri. 1st Thu: 7 pm Bridge.1st & 3rd Thu: 7 pm Pitch. 1st & 3rd Fri: 1 pm Mexican Train dominoes.1st Sat: 7:30-9 am Breakfast; 8:30 am hearing aid

check; 9 am blood glucose check.2nd & 4th Tue: 1-3 pm Toenail care, call for

appointment.4th Mon: 5:30 pm gathering, 6 pm Pot luck dinner.

Program follows. 4th Tue: 8:30 am Blood pressure check.

NEWTON122 E 6th, 283-2222

www.newtonseniorcenter.orgApr 7: 9:30 am Shopping trip to east Wichita. Apr 3: 7:30 am Sausage gravy/biscuits, oatmeal,

fruit. Community Chat with Steve Kelly, Newton Medical Center CEO.

Apr 9: 10:35 am Lunch at Stearman Field Bar & Grill, Benton.

Apr 8: 6 pm Potluck night of surprises. No guide-lines for food; surprise program. Also bring table service.

Apr 21: 9:30 am shopping trip to west Wichita.Mon: 10-11 am Blood pressure check; 7-9:30 pm

Square Dance.Tue: 1 pm Crafts 7 pm Round Dance.Wed: 1 pm Pinochle/cards; 4:15 pm Line Dance.Thu: 1 pm Wii bowling. Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:30 am Arthritis exercise.Wed & Fri: 10:30 am Learn-A-Game.2nd & 4th Thu: 10:30 am Bingo.1st & 3rd Fri: 6 pm Game night.

SEDGWICK107 W. Fifth, 772-0393

Mon: 1 pm games; 7 pm knitting.Tue: 7-9 am Breakfast.Wed: 9-11 am Quilting.Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 am Exercise.1st Fri: 7 pm Birthday party.2nd Thu: noon Carry-in dinner, mtg.3rd Thu: 5 pm Dinner Night Out.2nd Fri: 7 pm Pitch party.Last Fri: 1 pm Movie.


1685 S Rock Rd. Info: Jan Cragun, 682-9674 or Jan Pickering, 683-0160.

Prairie Quilt Guild, Downtown Sr Center, 200 S Walnut, 2nd Tue:1 & 7 pm.

PrimeTimers, social organization for mature gay and bi-sexual males. Various activities, Info: www.primetimersww.org/wichita.

Retired Teamsters Local#795, last Sun of month, 1pm, lunch/mtg. Location varies: Galen, 259-0287.

River City Decorative Artists, 3rd Tue: 6:30-9 pm. Society of Decorative Painters, 393 N McLean Blvd, Dee at 265-7644.

River City Ladies, 4th Tue:time, location varies. Cards, outings, spring luncheon. Info Karen Holden, 264-3615.

Scandinavian Society of Wichita, 2nd Fri: 6:30 pm, www.scandinaviansocietywichita.org.

Sierra Club, Great Plains Nature Ctr, 6232 E 29th N, 2nd Fri: 6:30 pm, pizza, salad (bring own service); program 7:30 pm. [email protected]

Silver Streak, 2110 W 45th, 2nd Tue:10 am-2 pm, Mtg/dinner/entertainment, RSVP Velma Compton 201-6071.

Singles Dinner Night, Every Wed: 6:30 pm, loca-tion varies. Also other events. Info: 942-5117 or www.wichitaareaevents.blogspot.com

Single Seniors, Downtown Senior Center. Ev-ery Tue:10:30 am-noon, 2nd Tue: Eat Out. 3rd Tue:Games. Arlene, 524-8726.

Society of Military Widows, 1st Sat:11:30 am, location varies. Marilyn, 990-7320.

Sons of Union Veteran’s of the Civil War, Last Thu, 7 pm, DAV Clubhouse, 3011 S Geo Wash-ington Blvd, Bill, 722-9387

Sr. Tennis League, year round schedule. Ron 838-7833 or Andy 689-0522.

Sunflower Horseshoe, 922 N Santa Fe, League play, Tue: 6:30-9 pm; Thu:12:30-3 pm Monthly tourney, inside courts. Bill, 683-9428 or James, 264-2663.

Telephone Pioneers, Location varies, 2nd Thu: 11:30 am. Arnetta 265-7542.

TROW (The Retired Officers Wives) 3rd Fri. location varies. Wives of retired military officers of all services, 788-8830.

Twentieth Century Club, 536 N Broadway. Every Tue: Luncheon, noon; program, 1:15 am. Guests welcome. Lunch, $9. Guests welcome. RSVP, Marjorie Parsons, 316-722-1057.

Tyler Roadrunners, 571 E Tyler, 3rd Thu:noon. Covered dish, 722-4511.

University Club, Bank of America Bldg, 9th floor, 100 N Broadway, one Thu a month: 6 pm dinner, speaker, 832-0517.

VFW Post 971, Newton, 3rd Mon: 7:30 pm, 1610 SE 3rd St. Info 316-283-1717.

West Heights UMC Adults Plus, 745 N Westlink, 3rd Tue:10:45 am-1 pm, program/covered dish. RSVP 722-3805.

West Side Christian Senior Fellowship, 1819 W Douglas, 3rd Wed, lunch/fellowship, RSVP by previous Mon, 263-5269.

West Side UMC Golden Agers, 1313 W Lydia, 1st Fri:noon. Fellowship, covered dish, bring service, 264-6605.

West Wichita Christian Women’s Club, Rolling Hills CC, 223 Westlink, 4th Fri:9:15-11:30 am, Cost $11, RSVP 524-5967.

Wichita Amateur Radio (WARC), Salvation Army, 350 N Market. Meeting at 7:30 pm. See website for dates: www.warc1.org.

Wichita Association of Retired School Person-nel, 2nd Fri of Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct & Dec. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N River Blvd. Luncheon, program. Reservations required, 721-3125.

Wichita Audubon Society, ‘Return of the Calif. Condors,’ 3rd Tue: 7 pm, Great Plains Nature Ctr, 6232 E 29th. www.wichitaaudubon.com.

Wichita Coin Club, Downtown Sr Center, 200 E Walnut, 2nd Thu:7 pm, [email protected] or 943-1832.

Wichita Genealogical Society, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. 3rd Sat:1 pm, Info: www.wichitagensoc.org

Wichita Postcard Club, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S Meridian, 1st Sa: 2-4 pm. Kathy, 832-0811.

clubS and organizationSAARP 2614, Village Inn, 3535 E Meridian, 3rd

Wed:11 am, mtg/ program, 440-6931.African Violet Study Club, Botanica, 3rd Fri:1 pm.

Visitors welcome.After 5 Christian Women, Rolling Hills Country

Club, 223 Westlink. 4th Thu: 6:30-8 pm, $15. RSVP, 529-3472

Air Capital Active People, Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E Douglas, 3rd Sat: 11 am-1 pm. Program/mtg/lunch, 943-6123.

Air Capital Chorus, Scottish Rite Temple, 332 E First, every Tue: 7 pm, Singers welcome, 776-2121.

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 909 S Market, “Germans From Russia to Argenti-na,” 1:30 pm potluck dinner, 2:30 program, April 27; Research Library, 1:30 pm 2nd Fri. Info 634-0353.

American Sewing Guild, Extension Center, 21st & Ridge, 1st Tue:1:30 or 7 pm.

Beech/Raytheon/Hawker Retirees, Golden Corral, 11006 E Kellogg, 2nd Fri:11:30 am Lunch. Info 942-7435. Breakfast Groups: last Wed: 7:30 am, True Lies Ranch Hand Cafe, 607 N Oil Hill Rd, El Dorado. Info 320-1367.

Boeing Retirees, The Learning Center, 150 Stewart, Haysville. 1st Tue:10 am, $7.25. RSVP by previous Mon, 524-5549.

Calvary Fellowship, 2525 N Rock Rd, 1st Thu: noon, covered dish/program, 683-3913.

China Painting, Flying saucers, 1st Thu:9:30 am; Kracked Kup Klub, 3rd Thu:9:30 am; Sunflower Club, 3rd Fri:9:30 am. Info June 943-2878 or Lou 722-3047.

Church Women United Interfaith Ministries, 829 N Market, 1pm April 14, Human Rights Celebration, coffee.

Colwich Srs, 310 S 2nd. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Thu:1:30 pm social; Mon, Tue, Wed:1 pm cards.

Cowtown Social Club, Hotel at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. , Last Mon: 9:30 am Info 264-6687.

Daughters of Union Veteran’s of the Civil War, 3rd Mon, 1 pm, Grace Methodist Church, 944 S Topeka. Pat, 636-9454.¡

Fleet Reserve Assoc & Ladies Aux, Good Shepherd Lutheran, 1451 E 47th S, 2nd Thu: 6 pm, 788-4549.

Forever Young, Zion UMC, 1248 Lulu, Last Fri:11:30 am, Covered dish/meeting.

Friendship Club, 1900 McCormick, 2nd Fri:10:30 am-noon. Covered dish/program, 264-8133.

Friendship Force of Kansas, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N River Blvd. Meets quarterly Info : Susan Harrington, 775-3072; Jan Blick, 620-6650-6506.

Golden Age Clubs, Wichita Parks & Recreation program: Goldenrod, 1340 S Pattie, Every Wed: 10 am, 337-9244; Evergreen, 2700 N Woodland, Every Mon: 10:30am-noon, 303-8036; Linwood, 1901 S Kansas, Every Tue: 9 am-3 pm, 337-9191; McAdams, 1329 E 16th, Every Tue: 12:30-2 pm, 337-9222; Minisa, 704 W 13th, Every Thur: 9 am-1 pm, 303-8036; Orchard, 4808 W 9th, Every Thu: 9 am-12:30 pm, 337-9244; Osage, meets at Linwood, Every Mon: 9 am-3:30 pm, 337-9191.

Grace Presbyterian-Best Years, 5002 E Douglas, 1st Thu:10 am Fellowship, festivities; 11 am program; noon, lunch, $7.50. Reservations by previous Mon, Linda, 684-5215.

IAM District Lodge 70 Retirees, 3830 S Meridian. Last Thu: noon lunch; 1 pm program, 522-1591.

Inventors Association of South-Central Kansas, NCAT/WATC, 4004 N Webb Rd. 4th Mon: 6:30 pm. Info John, 393-5553.

J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth), 2151 W Dora, 50 & older, every Thu:10 am-1pm companionship, special programs, bingo, covered dish 50¢ & flower donations; 4th Thu: birthdays/anniver-saries; 264-0571.

Kansas Art Guild, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E Central, 1st Tue:1 pm Demonstration or lecture. Info 943-4747.

Kansas Authors Club, District 5, program, meeting, 2nd Sat, nine months a year. Lo-cation varies. Susan 316-688-0905 or www.kansasauthors.org

Kansas Knife Collectors, 3219 W Central, 1st Thu: 7 pm Info Bill Davis, 838-0540.

Kansas Gas Service Retirees, Spears, 4323 W Maple, Last Fri: Noon, Meeting, 944-8773.

Keenagers, Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N Buckner, Derby, 3rd Thu:noon, covered dish, meat furnished and entertainment.

Keystone High Twelve, Kansas Masonic Home, 402 E Martinson, every Mon:11:30 am, fellowship, lunch, program. Jim Pipkin, 721-5568.

Knife & Fork Club, Bank of America Bldg, 100 N Broadway, 9th Floor. One Mon per month, dinner, speaker, 832-0517.

Korean Veterans, American Legion Post 401, 101 E 31st S, 2nd Wed: 11 am. Howard Runft, 265-3414.

Life Ventures, education/enrichment classes, lunch, day trips, socials. Adventures in Learning, Tuesdays, three 8-week sessions annually. Call for dates. Fee. Stacy Jansson, 682-0504.

Marine Corps League, American Legion Post 401, 101 E 31st S, 3rd Tue: 6:30 pm social; 7 pm mtg. Former Marines & FMF Corpsmen welcome. Tom Huxtable, 721-0307.

Melodears, rehearsal every Thu:10-11:30 am, St Paul UMC, 13th & Broadway. Info Edna, 945-9146.

Midwest Historical & Genealogical Society Library, 1203 N Main, info 264-3611, open Tue & Sat, 9 am-4 pm.

Midwestern Polka Club of Kansas, info Roman Humlicek, 524-8567 or Velma Compton, 201-6071.

Military Officers Association of America, one Sun a month at Rolling Hills Country Club. 11:30 am lunch, meeting, program. Info LeRoy, 788-4366 or Terry, 686-6174.

Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion Post 256, 4301 W. Pawnee, 1st Sat, 9 am. Tom, 316-650-1328 or 316-558-8059.

Motivator Singles Group, Central Community Church, K-Chapel, 6100 W Maple, lunch or refreshments, monthly meeting, 1 pm. Cletus, 755-2003 or Nora, 943-9766.

NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employ-ees), 3rd Wed odd-numbered months, 11 am-2 pm, Hometown Buffet Central & Ridge Rd. Info Sylvia, 239-1270.

Needle Arts Guild of Wichita, College Hill UMC, 2939 E 1st, Every Thu: 10 am-3 pm. Info 207-2643.

Northeast Sr Citizen Club, 2121 E 21st, 1st & 3rd Wed 10:30 am, programs, trips, fellowship. Info 269-4444.

North Wichita Optimists, Spears, 4323 Maple, Every Wed:7 am, breakfast, speaker.

Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers & Singers, 210 E 2nd, El Dorado Senior Center, 1st Sun: doors open at noon, music starts 1:30 pm. Meat, potatoes, veggies provided; bring salad or dessert to share, $3. Info 755-1060

Phyllis Wheatley Sr Fellowship, 1005 N Mathew-son, 1st & 3rd Thu:11:30 am-2 pm. 612-0944.

Postal Retirees & Former Postal Employees, Even months, 1st Wed: 9:30 am, Village Inn,

area agency on agingButler Co Advisory Council, For date,

location, 775-0500 or 1-800-279-3655.Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

Advisory Council, 3rd Wed—1:30 pm. For location, 660-7298.

Harvey Co Advisory Council, 2nd Thu—9 am. For location, 284-6880 or 1-800-750-7993.

Sedgwick Co Dept on Aging Advisory Council, 2nd Wed—2 pm. For location, info 660-7298.

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Eight hours of instruction. Certificate on completion for insurance discount. Class size is limited; call for reservations. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members.

Wesley Friends, 550 N Hillside, 8 am-5 pm Apr 11. 962-8400.

Oaklawn Sr Center, 2937 Oaklawn Dr, 12:30-4:30 pm Apr 16 & 23. 882-8125.

Downtown Sr Center, 200 S Walnut. 12:30-4:30 pm Apr 21-22. 267-0197 or 722-0634.

Via Christi Rehab Hospital,1151 N Rock Rd. 9 am-1 pm Apr 25-26. 689-5700.

Sedgwick Sr Center, 107 W 5th, Sedgwick, 8 am-noon Apr 25-26. 722-0393

tranSPortationSedgwick county

American Red Cross, 219-4040. Free rides for 60+ for medical and dialysis appoint-ments. 24-hour notice. Ambulatory. Donations accepted.

Sedgwick Co Transportation, 660-5150, long distance 1-800-367-7298, trans-portation or services info. 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri; closed most holidays. www.sedgwickcounty.org/aging. Butler county tranSit

Weekday transportation in El Dorado, Augusta and Andover. Rides to Wichita on Wed, Thu. Call for information; 48-hr notice required: Augusta, 775-0500; El Dorado, 322-4321; toll free, 1-800-279-3655. $10 pass for 25 rides available. Wheelchair accessible; escorts ride free.

Harvey county interurBanTransportation for medical appointments,

shopping and recreational activities. Res-ervations or information: 316-284-6802 or 1-866-680-6802.

Applications for reduced fares for those 60+ or disabled who meet income guidelines.

Personal appointments including med-ical trips: Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. Reserva-tions, first call-first served, must be made 24 hours in advance. Vans are wheelchair accessible. Round-trip fares: $8 in Newton (wheelchair only), $12 in Harvey County, $20 outside Harvey County. Wheelchair escorts ride free.

AVI Route: Tue, 8 am-4:30 pm. Transpor-tation to Newton for Burrton, Sedgwick, Halstead, Hesston, Walton residents. $6.

Halstead: In-town transportation Mon-Fri, 9 am-3:30 pm. $1.

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SuPPort grouPSFor information on

groups not listed hereThe Center for Community Support and Research maintains a list of self- help groups. 978-3843, 1-800-445-0116 or www.kansashealthsolution.org/shn1.0

Food Share Prairie Land Food: Package of meats,

fresh fruit and vegetables, $28. Other variety options available, usually at 50% discount. Accepts Vision cards. Sites in Sedgwick, Harvey and Butler Coun-ties. Info: June at 800-998-9436 or at www.prairielandfood.com

GNNP MenuThe American Red Cross Good Neighbor

Nutrition Program (GNNP) serves a hot, nu-tritious meal weekdays for persons 60 and older at locations in Sedgwick, Harvey and Butler county communities. Reservations are necessary. For the closest location and reservations, call 316-219-4020.

WEEK OF APRIL 1Tue: Chicken primavera, Mediterranean

vegetables, strawberry cup, French bread. Wed: Taco salad, peas, cranberry juice

cocktail, sugar cookies. Thu: Ham loaf w/cream gravy, mashed

potatoes, pea-lettuce salad, peach slices, wheat bread.

Fri: Beef gumbo soup, Italian pasta salad, quick fruit cup, crackers.

WEEK OF APRIL 7Mon: Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed

potatoes, pickled beets, summer lime gel-atin, wheat bread.

Tue: Scalloped potatoes w/ham, green beans, apple, potato roll.

Wed: Beefy mac & cheese, steamed broc-coli & carrots, rosy applesauce, wheat bread.

Thu: Chicken breast cacciatore, garden rice pilaf, combination salad, tropical fruit mix, potato roll.

Fri: Soft taco, calico corn, fruited gelatin.

WEEK OF APRIL 14 Mon: Apple-walnut-turkey salad on

wheat bread, baked sweet potato w/cinnamon butter, Coronado salad, spring fruit mix.

Tue: Hamburger, potato rounds, ranch broccoli salad, harvest fruit mix.

Wed: Lamb stew, spinach salad, spring fruit mix, potato roll.

Thu: Egg scramble w/bacon bits, oven fried potatoes, banana, blueberry muffin.

Fri: Liver & onions w/gravy, mashed potatoes, romaine salad, apricot mix, choc-olate chip cookies, wheat bread.

WEEK OF APRIL 21 Mon: Chili w/beans, carrot coins, orange,

tapicoa pudding, crackers.Tue: Oven-roasted chicken, garden

rice pilaf, loose leaf salad, citrus sections, wheat bread.

Wed: Beef patty w/onion gravy, mashed potatoes, Coronado salad, cranberry juice cocktail, wheat bread.

Thu: Ham & beans w/onions, turnip greens, fruited gelatin, cornbread.

Fri: Deli turkey & cheddar on bun, potato salad, fruit slaw, chocolate cake w/ topping.

WEEK OF APRIL 28Mon: Breaded chicken sandwich, peas,

macaroni salad w/carrots, mandarin or-anges.

Tue: Turkey & cavatappi, mixed green salad, cinnamon applesauce, oatmeal cookies, wheat roll.

Wed: Spaghetti w/meatsauce, carrots & zucchini, strawberry cup, bread sticks.

Calendar DeadlinesSubmit calendar items by the 15th of

the month prior to publication. Mail or bring to Active aging, 125 S. West St., Suite 105, Wichita, KS 67213 or email: [email protected].

ALZHEIMER’S: Wichita – Downtown: Early Stage, 2nd Wed 2 pm, chapter office,1820 E. Douglas, 267-7333; Young Onset (under 65), 3rd Thu 6 pm, chapter office, 1820 E Douglas, 267-7333. Northeast: 1st Mon 10:30 am, Catholic Care Memory Care, 6550 E 45th N, 744-4120; 3rd Tue 6 pm, Clare Bridge, 9191 E 21st, 630-0788; 3rd Wed 3:30 pm Cypress Springs, 1859 N Webb Rd, 558-5775; 4th Thu 2 pm, Grace Pres-byterian, 5002 E. Douglas, 630-6138. 1st Fri 10:30 am, Larksfield Place Assisted Living, 2727 N Rock Rd, 858-3975; Northwest: 2nd Thu 3 pm Pathway Church, 2001 N Maize Rd, 722-7414; Park West Plaza, 505 N Maize Rd, 729-4114; 4th Thu 7 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Ministry House, 866 N Socora, 722-3773; 4th Thu 11 am, Oxford Grand, 3051 N Parkdale Cir, 252-0030. 3rd Tue 1 pm, West Heights UMC, 745 N Westlink, 721-0323.

Andover: 4th Tue 6:30 pm, Senior Center, 410 Lioba Dr, 706-7930; Augusta: 2nd Tue 7 pm, Homestead of Augusta, 1611 Fairway Dr, 775-1000; Clearwater: 2nd Wed 5 pm, Clearwater Nursing & Rehab, 620 Wood, 620-584-2271; Derby: Every other Tue, 10:30 am, Glen Carr House, 1401 N Hamilton Dr, 788-9999. El Dorado: 3rd Mon 5 pm, Senior Center, 210 E 2nd, 316-321-0339; 1st, 2nd, 4th Mon, Spangles, 2005 W Central, 321-0339; Hesston: 3rd Tue 3 pm, Schowalter Villa, 620-327-3414; Kechi: 1st Mon 7 pm, UMC, 4533 E 61st, 260-8882; Newton: 1st Thu 7 pm, Presbyterian Manor Library, 1200 E 7th, 283-5400.

ARTHRITIS, LUPUS & FIBROMYALGIA: 1st & 3rd Thu 11:30 am-1 pm, Independent Living Resource Center, 3033 W 2nd, Jennifer Moore, 942-6300 ext. 214.

BRAIN INJURY: West: 3rd Tue 4-6 pm, Wesley Rehab Hospital, 8338 W 13th; East: 1st Thu 4-6 pm, Via Christi Rehab, 1151 N Rock Rd, Bonnie Stephens, 729-1099.

CANCER: Victory in The Valley, 3755 E Douglas: Breast CSG, 1st & 3rd Tue 7 pm, 682-7400; CRA (Colon, Rectal, Anal CSG), 2nd Thu 1 pm; Central Plains Kidney CSG 2nd Sat 1-3 pm; Encouragers CSG, 1st & 3rd Wed 10 am; Headstrong (Brain Tumor CSG) 2nd Wed 7 pm. Off site: East Side CSG, St. Stephens, 7404 E Killarney, 2nd Wed 6:30 pm; Footprints CSG, St. James, 3750 E Douglas, every Wed 5:30 pm; Regent Park, 10600 E 13th, 3rd Fri 1 pm; Glenn Park CSG, Glenn Park Christian Fireside Room, 2750 S Glenn, 2nd Tue 7 pm; McConnell AFB CSG, Dental Clinic Conference Room, 4th Wed 1:30 pm; Sharing Hope, Covenant Presbyterian, 1750 N. Tyler, 1st Thu 7 pm; West Wichita CSG, Pathway Church, 2001 N Maize Rd, Room B100, 2nd Thu 7 pm. Area Meetings: Derby Area CSG, Woodlawn UMC, 2nd Thu 7 pm; Newton Area CSG, Shalom Mennonite Church, 800 E 1st, 4th Thu 7 pm.

CAREGIVERS: Andover, 1st Wed 2-3:30 pm, Andover Court, 721 W 21st, 284-6400 or 800-362-0180; Newton, Jan 2, 7 pm Presbyterian Manor Libraray 1200 E 7th; 2nd Thu 3-4:30 pm, Prairie View; Wichita, 1st Tue 3-4:30 pm, Prairie View, 9333 E 21st, 284-6400 or 800-362-0180; 4th Thu 6-7 pm, Cypress Springs, 1859 N Webb Rd, Kylie Agnew, 558-5775.

CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH: 3rd Thu 7-9 pm, Independent Living Resource Center, 3033 W 2nd, Karen Smith, 841-8852.

CLUTTER CLEANERS: 3rd Wed–2:30-4 pm, West River Plaza Bistro, 2622 W Central, Krista, 660-5144.

DIABETES: 2nd Mon 7 pm, American Diabe-tes Assoc, 837 S Hillside, 942-0908; 2nd Tue 1:30 pm, West Heights UMC, 745 N Westlink, 722-0634 or 773-3616; 4th Mon 7 pm, 1st UMC, 330 N Broadway, 942-0908; 1st Tue 6:30 pm, African-American group, St. Mark UMC, 1525 N Lorraine, 681-2545, RSVP by previous Fri.; Valley Center, 1st Thu 7 pm, Christian Church, 1801 E 5th, 755-1101 or 744-8384; Butler County – 3rd Tue 7 pm: odd months, El Dorado, S. B. Allen Hospital; even months, Lakepoint of Augusta, 322-7848 or 320-1972.

DISABLED: Every Thu 1 pm, peer support, Independent Living Resource Center, 3033 W 2nd, 942-6300.

EA-EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS, Every Wed 6-7 pm, call for location, Jo, 210-5550.

FIBROMYALGIA: [email protected], 2nd Mon 2 pm, 1st Mennonite Breth-ren, 8000 W 21st, Rebecca, 722-2828.

GRIEF: Good Grief of Kansas, www.goodgriefofkansas.org or 316-612-0700. Every Mon: 7-8:30 pm Grace Baptist Church, 1414 W Pawnee or Calvary UMC, 2525 N. Rock Rd, Rm A-3. Every Tue: 10-11:30 am River-Walk Church of Christ, 225 N Waco, Fireside Room (south office door) or 7-8:30 pm West Towne Baptist, 2000 N. Maize Rd or in Derby at Woodlawn UMC, Rm 15E, Woodlawn & Kay. Every Wed: 7-8 pm RiverWalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco, Fireside Room (use SW door) special group for ages 20s thru 50s. 1st Mon: 7-9 pm Clearwater Church of Christ, 13900 N Diagonal Rd (use west door). 1st & 3rd Wed: 11 am-noon Resort Lifestyle Communities, 2300 N.Tyler Rd, 1st floor Conv Rm-north. Survivors of Suicide:

Every Mon: 7-8 pm, RiverWalk Church of Christ, 225 N Waco, Rm 106 (use SW door). SOCIALS: Lunch/Brunch every Thu: 10 am, Spears, 4823 W Maple or Country breakfast Café, 2804 S Seneca; Breakfast every Sat: 10 am, Spears, 4823 W Maple. Dinner, 2nd Thu of each month: 6 pm, Copper Oven Café, 2409 W 13th. Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 N Market, 4th Mon 6 pm; Adult Grief (under 60), last Thu 6-7:30 pm, 219-1761; Companions in Grief, 3rd Thu 10-11:30 am, 219-1774 or 800-767-4965; 4th Sat, 8-9 am Newton Med Center, 316-283-1103. Hospice Care of Kansas, 2622 W Central, 1st & 3rd Wed 6-7:30 pm, Laura, 559-2049. Home Healthcare Connection Bereavement, 8415 E 32nd N, 2nd Tue 4-5 pm, 267-4663. Good Shepherd Hospice, Catholic Care Center, 6550 E 45th N, 2nd & 4th Thu 10-11 am; Asbury Park Assisted Living, 200 SW 14th, Newton, 1st & 3rd Tue 3-4 pm, Sharlene, 316-616-2277

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA: Patients, 2nd Mon 7-8 pm, Via Christi Cancer Resource Center, 817 N Emporia; Caregivers, 2nd Tue 10-11 am. Christy, 687-2222.

LUPUS: 2nd Sat 1 pm, Foundation of Amer-ica, Kansas Chapter, Via Christi-St Joseph, Conference room B, 262-6180.

LYME DISEASE: 3rd Tue 7-8:30 pm, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 645 N 119th, 773-9173.

MENTAL ILLNESS: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 3rd Tue 7 pm 1st Presby-terian Church, 525 N Broadway, 686-1373.

MYOSITIS: (Dermatomyositis, polymyositis & Inclusion Body Myositis), Mid-America My-ositis KIT (Keep-In-Touch), meets quarterly, Civitan Community Center, 901 Porter, for info call Jerry, 207-6230.

PARKINSON’S: 4th Tue 11:30 am-1 pm, Reflection Ridge Retirement Community, 2300 N Tyler. Caregivers 1st & 3rd Thu 4-5 pm, Relive Rehab, 2020 N Tyler Rd, Ste 112, Deb Wetta, 210-3587

POST POLIO: No meetings until March.PROSTATE CANCER: Us Too!, 2nd Mon 7:30

pm, Via Christi St. Joseph, McNamara Center, 3rd floor, 9w93-6997.

RECOVERY (Mental Health): Every Mon 7 pm, Downtown Sr Center, 200 S Walnut, 942-2364.

STROKE: 1st Tue 3 pm, Via Christi Rehab Hos-pital, 1151 N Rock Rd, 689-5700; 3rd Thu 3 pm, Wesley Rehab, 8338 W 13th, 729-1146.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): www.tops.org, Donna Shaffer, 540-6222 or Monty Bednasek, 755-1055.

VISION: 2nd Tue, 10 am-noon, Envision, 610 N Main, light brunch. Transportation, Bonnie Cochran, 682-4646.

danceS Augusta Sr Center, 640

Osage St. Country Jam & Dance, 7-10 pm. Every other Wed. Donation. Bring covered dish, des-sert or snack to share. 755-1060

Derby Sr Center, 611 Mul-berry. 7-9:30 pm 1st & 3rd Tue: 1st Tue Honky Tonk Time Band; 3rd Tue Coun-try Heartbeats. $3 donation, refreshments.

Douglass Sr Center, 124 W 4th. 7-9 pm 4th Sat: Wildwood Band. $4.

El Dorado Sr Center, 210 E 2nd. 6-10 pm every Thu: Dinner 6:30, CD Dance 7.

$2 suggested donation, bring covered dish/snack to share.

Evergreen Golden Age, 27th & Woodland. 7-9:30 pm every

Mon (except 1st): Live music. $3, info 303-8036.Linwood Golden Age, 1901 S Kansas. 7-9:30 pm every Sat: Live music. $3.Goldenrod Golden Age, 1340 S Pattie. 7-9:30 pm ev-ery Wed: Take 3 or Wildwood Band. $3, refreshments.

Minisa Golden Age, 704 W 13th. 7-10 pm every Thu: $3, info 721-5552.Orchard Park Golden Age, 4808 W 9th. 7-9:30 pm every Fri: Live music. $3, refreshments.Park City Sr Center, 6100 N

Hydraulic. 7-10 pm 1st Sat, Yesterday’s Playboys; 3rd Sat, Wildwood Band; $4, bring covered dish or snack. Info 755-1060.

Prairie Wind Dancers: Learn circle, line & folk dances. 2 pm every Mon: Plymouth Congregational Church, 202 N Clifton. To register: Joyce, 683-1122.

Village Steppers Square Dance, Oak-lawn Activity Center, 4904 S Clifton. 7:30-10:30 pm 2nd & 4th Sat. Terry 219-0100/Gordon 721-6718.

Westside Steppers Square Dance, Clare Hall, 861 N Socora (one block east of Central & Tyler). 2:30 pm 1st & 3rd Sun: Chuck, 670-0098; email [email protected].

Wichita Solos Square Dance, Southwest Presbyterian Church, 1511 W 27th St S. 7:30-10 pm 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri: Couples/singles welcome. Jeanine, 734-3707.


942-5385 claSSified advertiSing 942-5385CEMETERY PROPERTY FOR SALE

Resthaven, Freedom, spaces for two, includes vaults, marker, one Revere silver casket, one opening/closing. Value $13,000. Sell $6,500. 316-721-6462, 316-253-3980

Resthaven, Christus, Lot 9, D4, spaces for two with vaults. Value $8,000. Sell $3,995. 316-721-6462 or 316-253-3980.

Resthaven, Garden of Love, 2 adjoining spaces. Value $3,500 each. Sell at bargain price of $1,800 each. 316-290-9230 OR 719-440-5725

Resthaven, Garden of Good Shepherd. Spaces 6B, Lots 3 and 4. Value $7,200. Sell $3,000. 316-721-6462, 316-253-3980

Lakeview, Garden of the Cross, two adjoining spaces. Sell $1,500 for all. 316-943-1595

Resthaven, Garden of the Cross, two adjoining spaces close to interior road. Value $7,400. Sell $3,500. 316-308-1845

Resthaven, Garden of Last Supper, two adjoin-ing spaces. Value $3,695 each. Sell $2,000 each. 316-516-5866

Lakeview, Garden of Holy Rosary, one space, Value $1,695. Sell $1,000. 713-861-2880 or [email protected]

Resthaven, Garden of the Cross. Lot 81D, spaces 1 and 2. Value $7,200. Sell $3,000. 316-721-6462, 316-253-3980

Lakeview, Garden of Apostles, two adjoining spaces. Lot 34, spaces 7 and 8. Value $2,095 each. Sell $1,500 each. 316-687-6148

Wichita Park, Memorial C, Lot 201, spaces 4 and 5 close to road. Value $1,625 each. Sell $900 each. 316-990-8541

Resthaven, Garden of Freedom, lawn crypt, space for two includes two vaults, two openings/closings. Value $11,000. Sell $5,995. Seller pays deed work. 316-686-0174

ESTATE SALE SERVICES

KC ESTATE SALES Complete estate & moving sale services. We can do the sale at your residence or place your items with another sale. Expert pricing, selling & clean-up. Packing & moving services available. Excellent results. Free consultation. Call Carolyn Moshier. 316-634-0040

CUSTOMIZED ESTATE SALES & MOVING SERVICES

Experienced to fulfill all your needs from partial to complete sales. Organize and sell your items for top dollar. Know your options. Free consultation. Insured. GREATER PROFITS WITH LESS STRESS. 316-806-7360 or 316-838-5870. Julie

HOME CARE SERVICES CONT.

Can’t bathe yourself like you use to? Need light housekeeping done? Need private-du-ty aide? I can accommodate all your needs. Cynthia CNA/HHA 316-992-6711

Certified Home Health Aide. 19 years expe-rience. Caregiving, housekeeping and trans-portation. Specializing in Alzheimer’s/Demen-tia. Excellent references. Kay 316-305-5863 www.heartsinhandshomehealth.com

Private duty nursing, am/pm care, medication assistance, light housekeeping, meal prepara-tion, doctor visits, grocery shopping and other traveling. Serving Wichita since 1999. Sarah 316-290-6041

Honest and caring in home services. Personal care assistance. Help with your daily needs. Grocery shopping, doctor appointments. $10/hour. Call Jinny 316-218-8442 CNA Home Healthcare provider. Housekeeping. I enjoy taking care of people. Reasonable rates, excellent references and experienced. Wendy 316-768-9695. Looking forward to meeting you! Dependable home care provider, first shift, no Sunday’s. Help with bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and doctor appointments. $15/hr. 316-390-3244 Foot Care in your home. $40 for thick, ingrown, corns, calluses. Call the Foot Lady Cheryl RN @ 312-2025. For appointment at Senior Centers, $25, call Brenda Ingram RN, BSN @ 946-0722. Centers - Downtown, Linwood, Park City, Orchard, Northeast, and Andover.

HOME PLUS

Mary’s Retirement Home for the ElderlyPrivate and semi-private rooms. Affordable rates. 24-hour care. Adult Day Care available. Licensed by the state.

316-942-5028

Gracious living for seniors in a safe home setting by loving certified staff 24/7. Private/semi-private. Daycare. Memory Care. Afford-able. Medicaid certified. Evelyn Hunt RN, 316-214-3359; [email protected].

Reflections Residential Care

HOUSEKEEPING Heavenly cleaning by Angel. I clean the way you would if you had time. Stop coming home to a second job. Give me a call. 316-304-5037

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Dave’s Improvements Painting—interior/exterior. Doors and win-dows replaced, grab bars, wheelchair ramps. All general repairs. Guaranteed lowest rates. Senior citizen discount. Lic #7904. 316-312-2177.

Marv’s Home Improvements & RepairWindows, doors, trim, decks, ramps, patio covers, fences, siding, flooring. Basements, kitchens and baths. Painting. Also honey dos and handyman projects. Honest and dependable. Senior discounts. 35 years. 316-737-4646, 316-440-5497.

ESTATE SALE SERVICES CONT.

Sale by Gayle Moving, partial or entire estate sales. Experienced and insured. Free consultation. Competitive rates. www.salebygayle.com, 316-838-3521 or 316-206-3676.

Professional Antique Appraisals40 Years’ Experience. Why? Insurance, Resale Or “We Just Need To Know.” Formerly Tura’s Estate Sales. 316-524-4463, 316-250-0041

FOR SALE

Donate gently used medical equipment. Lo-cal nonprofit needs adaptive bath equipment of all kinds, wheelchairs and walkers. We loan it at no charge to people in need. Call ILRC, 316-942-6300

DAV Thrift Stores of Wichita 25% Off Senior Days Sales!

Mon, 4623 W Central, 316-945-8001Tue, 3015 George Washington,

316-682-9368Wed, 5455 E Central, 316-684-7496

Thu, 1202 W Douglas, 316-262-4440Friday, 4720 S Seneca, 316-529-2037

For donation information call 316-262-7440

Manual wheelchair, oversized, like new. Value $1,500. 316-214-6120 Power lift recliner, light tan leather look. Good condition. Sell $250. 316-776-2792 New fabric, $2 per yard. Polka cassette tapes, $3 each. All three beveled mirrors, $80. Fourteen cannoli forms, $5. 316-522-7292 Scooter mobility chair, like new, new batteries, $3,500/OBO. Three wheel power chair with basket, good batteries. $250/OBO. 316-518-6619 Kemp Master chest type deep freezer, 33x21x35 deep. Good working condition. Sell $80. 316-682-0789

Economy Corner, 501 N. Broadway

Shop Spring clothing on April 7! $3 bag, March 31-April 5!

Donations accepted 10am-4:30pm (No furniture) 316-267-1432

14-ft aluminum wheelchair ramp, $1,000. Rubber threshold ramp, $40. Roho Prodigy air overlay mattress, $200. Roscoe heavy duty commode, $100. Drive shower chair, $50. Drive transfer wheelchair, $200. Walker, $25. Inflatable shampoo basin, $10. Wedge pillow, $15. Idyllis 434 sq-ft air purifer, $150. Excellent condition. 316-722-9584

HAIR CARE Mike is recovering from a recent health set-back. He will be back in good health and business soon for his hairstyling customers. Hair On Wheels Experienced, licensed, caring beautician in your home for shampoo, cuts and styling. Call Carol 316-992-1744

HOME CARE SERVICES

In-Home Services: Personal care assistance, m e a l p r e p a r a t i o n , h o u s e k e e p -i n g, h a n d y m e n , a n d m o r e ! P h o n e Chester at the S enior Employment Program, 316-267-1771 or 316-267-0302. Pre-screened, reliable help available.

Dave’s ImprovementsPainting—Interior & Exterior

Doors & Windows Replaced • SidingKitchen & Bath RemodelingDecks • Ramps • Grab Bars

Minor Electrical & Plumbing RepairsGeneral Home Repairs

Senior Citizen Discounts!

312-2177Lic 7904

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONT.

Wright One Home ImprovementsKitchen & Bath Remodeling. Painting. Basement Finishing. Windows. Siding. All Types of Flooring & Home Repairs. Free Estimates. 316-409-2160.

Leaky basement repair dirt installation

and Siding RepairCourteous, professional repairs. Free estimates. Concrete work. 20+ years experience. Ernie Sponsel, 316-393-5461.

$ SAVE MONEY! $On Repairs & Remodels

Plumbing • Electrical • CarpentryWindow A/C Repair • Tree removal

Free estimatesCall: 316-807-1234

MIKE’S HOME REPAIRSRepairs done right, Honest, Dependable. Experienced. 316-838-1107

Drywall RepairFix all cracks, walls, ceilings and all textures. 32 years experience. Free estimates. Senior discount. Duane Ball 316-648-5221. Josh 316-641-9081

Odd Job HandymanPainting, mowing, yard clean-up, minor household repairs. Free estimates. Call Joel, 316-772-8629.

Molina Electric—Wichita Lic #1364. Commer-cial or residential wiring. Service calls. New electric service. Troubleshooting. Business 316-524-0434, Cell 316-461-2199.

GRANDPA’S PLUMBINGRepairs. Free estimates. 316-312-4391.

Handyman. Plumbing, electrical, heating, floors, doors, windows, screens, walls and more. HVAC certified. Licensed & insured. Senior discounts. Call John 316-650-3013.

Kansas Estate SalesFree Consultation & References

Expert Pricing, Displaying & Clean-upExcellent Results

Janet 316-838-3626 or 316-258-3207

$ $

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Advantage Home Services One call does it all! Any size

project, large or small. You name it. We do it the right way. Licensed general contractor, residential and commercial. 20 years experience.

Stan 316-518-8553

PLUMBCOCall the BEST for LESS

Weekly Plumbing Specials Ins/Lic #5803 316-942-1967

Going Up, LLCStraight & Curved rail stairlifts

Call Bill for more info.316-722-4291, 899-365-0217

www.goingupllc.comLicense #08091 & Approved VA provider

Put your ad here!Call Sandie 942-5385


HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONT.

Faith EnterprisesTotal concrete services. Stain or designs and resurfacing. Specialty repairs, tuck-pointing, brick or stone. Total roofing services. Insurance work. 39 years. 316-312-7516

Cowboy ConstructionRemodeling, siding, decks, fences, windows, doors and more. 20 years locally owned. Free estimates. Senior discounts.

Todd Wenzel 316-393-4488 Do you have a project or honey-do? Painting, remodel, carpentry, drywall. All typs of home repair inside and out. Garage/house cleanouts - Hauling. Handyman repairs. (Can-do Spaur) 316-524-2555

Semi-retired maintenance man. Experienced in most phases of maintenance & roof-ing. Light hauling. Sedgwick County only. Call Paul 316-312-9970.

Back by popular demand Jane of all tradesWith continued excellence in Painting, Roofing, and Small Remodels inside and out.

Call Susan at BGA 316-652-0828

Total yard clean-up, leaves, flower beds and bushes, tree trimming and stump grinding, attics, garages, and basements.

AND HAULING. Including all yard debris. 316-516-4630

or 316-838-5709. Repair fence, clean flower beds, trim shrubs and trees. Experienced. Free estimates. Firewood for sale. Thank you. Roy Hladik 316-880-7347 Andy’s Painting & Home Improvement. 20+ years experience. Popcorn removal and retexturing. Dust free environment. Fully insured. Senior discount. 316-390-2006 Derby, Haysville, Mulvane, Rose Hill, South Wichita. Painting, repair, replacement of chimney, siding, decks, fences, and hauling. See us on angieslist.com Be Blessed. Thank you. KC Kimball 316-789-9639, 316-250-2265

Stover Heating & Air Conditioning

Repair • Service All Brands Sales – Licensed Trane dealer

Senior Discount SPECIAL: A/C check-up $75*

*Some restrictions, doesn’t include filters, parts

316-641-9146License # 7258

HOUSING FOR RENT

Duplex, 527 N. Broadview, $575 per month plus utilities. Non-smoking, no pets. Two bedroom, one bath, hardwood floors, full basement, garage with opener. Quiet neighborhood. 719-641-1082

LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES

Perry’s Professional Lawn ServiceSpring cleanup. Scalping, overseeding and verticutting. Bush and hedge trimming, mulching, gutter cleaning, handyman work and hauling. 20 years experience. Free estimates. Perry, 316-871-3758.

Christian Lawn CareMowing-$20. Verti-slicing, core-aerating, overseeding, new lawns, mulching flower beds, fall cleanup,leaves, shrub trimming and removal, gutter cleaning, hauling. Senior discount. Steve 316-685-2145.

Business, Home and Yard Etc. Aerate/over-seed. Mowing/scalping. Fall/Spring clean-up. Snow Removal. If you ever need any of these services, call Mark, 316-214-7579. City licensed/Reasonable rates.

Do You Have A Project Or Honey-Do? Rototilling, Grassing, Hauling

Mowing, clean-ups, leaves, landscaping Hedge, Tree-Evergreen Trim & Remove

Window cleaning Guttering - install - clean - repair. Fences

Gutter Screen, Wood Decks & Ramps Water Drainage, Dirt Work

Spaur Handyman 316-524-2555

SPRING CLEANUPAll purpose hauling with pick-up and delivery. Fence, deck/shed repair/remove. Gutter cleaning. Tree, shrub trim or removal. Flower beds, scrap metal removed. 316-807-4989

M.E. 316-708-1472SNOW REMOVAL, rototilling, mowing, leaf, yard cleaning, gutter, garage, and hauling.

Brick, Block & Stone Repair

Mowing, edging, shrub and tree trimming, light landscape, yard clean-up and hauling.

Free estimates. Robert 316-204-3999

L Hayden 316-806-2591Can take care of your needs: Garage/yard cleaning. Hauling, mowing. Tree trimming, leaf raking. Housekeeping. Pick-up and delivery service. Senior discounts. Mowing, trimming, yard and leaf cleanup. Gutter cleaning. Exterior painting. If you need any of these services call Perry, 316-619-6126

CHAMPION LAWN CAREWeekly mowing wanted. Duane 316-644-2708

PAINTING

Professional PaintersHouse painting; interior/exterior. Power-washing and deck refinishing. Prompt and experienced. Insured. Senior discount. Free estimates. Lowest price guaranteed. Mike 316-806-3222

942-5385 claSSified advertiSing 942-5385PERSONALS

White male, early 70’s seeks active retired white female for friendship, compatible interests and travel day trips. Smokers OK. Please write to Box #14-401, c/o Active Aging, 125 S. West St, Ste 105, Wichita, KS 67213

SWM 67 who is loving, caring, likes dancing, shows, short trips, other activities and knows how to treat a lady with respect is seeking NS/ND independent, outgoing white or Hispanic female 55-75 who is not fearful of a committed relationship. Call, lets talk 316-305-5505

SPECIALS

ANTIQUE WATCH & CLOCK Show and Sale. Also antique jewelry, pocket knives, fountain pens, music boxes. Saturday, April 19, 9 am-5 pm, Sedgwick County Extension Center, 21st and Ridge Rd. Admission $2.

Lunch, Blooms, Bridge at Botanica. Event includes garden stroll, silent auction, door prizes and fashion show. Wichita Alumnae Panhellenic Spring Scholarship Fundraiser. Tuesday, April 22nd, 12-3 pm. Botanica, 701 N. Amidon, Wichita, $14 in advance, $18 at door. Tickets contact Lana at 316-871-0599

SERVICES

Need help on your electric scooter, power or lift chair, stair or platform lift or hand controls? Call Howard Distribution at 316-648-1694. Howard is a certified service center and dealer for Best Bath walk-in tubs, Bruno, EMC, Golden Tech, Pace Saver, Pride and Ricon. Working for you since 1987.

COMPUTER HELP in your home. Very patient. Call Norm 778-1487 or e-mail [email protected]

Need a ride? Doctor appointments, ride home from hospital, court, casino, mini vaca-tion or family reunion. You name the place, I will take you there. 316-259-6212.

Furniture Repair & Refinish By Clark Has Returned

316-250-9533 or 316-788-5805

TREE SERVICE

Estrada’s Tree ServiceTrimming, crown reduction, removal. Storm damage prevention. Hauling. Firewood. Free estimates. Insured. Senior discount. Felix Estrada, 316-617-4392.

Felipe Tree ServiceEvergreen trimming. Tree removal. Brush hauling. Splitting. Deadwooding. Insured. Free estimates. 10 years experience. 316-807-4419.

Spring is Here!ALL AROUND TREE SERVICE

STUMP REMOVAL & GRINDINGTrimming, deadwood, tree removal. Total yard clean-up, mowing and hauling. Also rural and farm areas. Free estimates. Experienced. Good prices. Insured. Tom King, 316-516-4630, 316-838-5709.

Bruce’s Tree Service Get an early start on your trimming for 2014. Prompt, Immediate, Professional service. Crown reduction, trimming or removal. Trees, hedgerows, evergreens & shrubs. Bucket truck available. We climb also. Over 25 years experience. Sr. discounts. Insured. Firewood. Snow removal also. Call 316-207-8047.

Spring/Fall CleanupAny type of mowing

Tree trimming/removal • Junk removalBrock Eastman • 316-765-1677

WANTED

ALWAYS BUYINGA n t i q u e s , U. S . c o i n s , c o s t u m e a n d turquoise jewelry, Beech and Boeing pins, guitars, art, military items, records, etc . A few i tems or ent i re estates. Dave 316-409-0992

BUYINGAntiques, collectibles, stamps, postcards, paper advertising, costume jewelry, primitives, toys, glass and pottery. Anything old. Call 316-841-2080.

Donate your Durable Medical Equipment. Will pick up. Tax credit. Medical Loan Closet of Wichita. 316-200-2005.

Buick LeSabre or Park Avenue, older car in good shape for a senior. 316-943-2323

Collector buying: WW II GERMAN and JAPA-NESE MILITARY items. 316-516-2737.

BUYING American, German, Japanese

Military swords, helmets, uniforms, medals, insignias, rifles, pistols, misc items. Also, any WW II paratrooper items. 785-825-0313.

Collector wanting “Older” guitars, amps and band equipment. Picks, slides, microphones, posters, etc. Dave 316-409-0992

Volunteers interested in continuing Leon High School Reunion please contact Larry Winzer 316-320-1876 or Madelyn Winzer Stewart 316-522-2656 or 316-239-8141. Need volunteers soon for a 2014 reunion.

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Then and Now: Lawman’s seen many changesBy David Dinell

John Daily easily recounts the many changes from his first years in law enforcement in the 1970s to today.

The 61-year-old Haysville resident, who retired late last year as the Bel Aire police chief, said when he started they typed reports on manual typewriters. Today they have computers -- at the station and in their vehicles.

Police now look for criminal activity on Facebook and scan eBay and Craigslist for stolen merchandise. With so many people carrying cell phones, crimes have been photographed or videotaped, including confrontations between citizens and police officers.

Daily, who grew up in Newton, got the police bug early. As a teen he went on numerous police ride-alongs. “If you were with the police, it means you’re staying out of trouble,” he said, smiling. The Newton police chief today is his identical twin, Jim.

After graduating high school, John briefly attended Hutchinson Community College, but quit to join the Sedgwick County Sheriff ’s Office. He applied in 1973, and at the tender age of 20 was hired to be a deputy. “At that time, I believe I was the youngest one serving. After that, you had to be 21.”

He recalls using a one-channel radio to call dispatch. “There were even tubes in the radio.

Remember those? When you used it, the headlights dimmed,” he said, laughing. He carried a roll of dimes for pay-phone calls.

In addition to working full-time, Daily returned to school. He has a degree from Friends University in human resource management.

A highlight of his career came in

1993 when he went on a three-week trip to Russia to observe policing techniques and exchange information with officers in a country that had

just undergone its breakup from the former U.S.S.R.

An encounter with one of Wichita’s most colorful criminals, the late George Poulos, still makes Daily chuckle. He and another officer were tailing Poulos when he spotted them. At a red light Poulos approached their car and asked: “If you’re following me, why don’t you just come with me and we’ll have a drink?”

One of Daily’s favorite causes is crime prevention. He is a member of Crime Stoppers, was a member of the Wichita Crime Commission and has served on the Sedgwick County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

Much of crime prevention is about helping young people

make good choices, he said. Children are influenced by the actions and values of their parents. If those parents are making poor choices, there are positive opportunities

for youth to help redirect their experiences, he said.

Daily retired as a lieutentant from the Sheriff ’s Office in 2003. When he was offered the job as Bel Aire police chief in 2006, he accepted. In 2012 the chief faced a huge challenge, a budget cut of 42 percent. That meant eliminating four full-time and two part-time positions and three vehicles.

He navigated through that crisis, but then faced another -- this time a personal one.

He was nine months into recovering from major back surgery when he had a tooth extracted. Infection beneath the tooth was transmitted to the site of his back surgery. He was in an intensive care unit for a week. It was, literally, a near-death experience.

Daily said a full recovery was not assured; he resigned Dec. 13. “I didn’t want the people of Bel Aire to wake up one day and find their chief of police gone,” he said. Despite his health challenges, Daily said it doesn’t mean his life is over.

Although his career didn’t end the way he wanted it to, Daily is proud of his long law enforcement service and is thankful for making it his career choice.

“It was an outstanding experience. I enjoyed every second of it.”

Contact David Dinell [email protected]

Photo by David Dinell

John Daily laughs as he displays a photo of himself early in his law enforcement career. Daily served for 30 years with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and seven years as police chief of Bel Aire, retiring in December due to health reasons.


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From dogwoods to slugs to zucchini and cukesBy Patsy Bell Hobson

April is a wonderful month. Daff odils, azaleas and tulips are making an appearance. It’s especially delightful for ducks.

Have you seen the brilliant yellow forsythia yet? If you are not into gardening, sweep off the porch, wipe down the outside chairs or rockers, and get ready for some porch sitting. Practice smiling and waving at passers-by.

Consider planting a small fl owering tree, such as a dogwood, redbud or weeping cherry. I’m a great fan of small spring blooming trees. Th ere are some cities that celebrate neighborhood walking, biking and driving tours of dogwood trails.

Legend of the dogwoodAt one time the dogwood tree

grew tall and straight. Its hard wood was used to build the cross on which Jesus was crucifi ed. Th is horrible act shamed the dogwood tree. Sensing the tree’s sadness and shame, the Lord told the tree it would never again be used for such a purpose.

Today the dogwood grows small

and thin with crooked branches. Its fl ower represents the cross; two petals are longer and two petals are

shorter. At the edge of each petal is a small round hole, representing the holes made by the nails of

the cross. Th e center of the fl ower, dark as blood, represents the crown of thorns.

If you have big old shade trees, you may be able to grow a dogwood. As a native tree, we most often spot it in the springtime growing as a second tier tree. It thrives at the edges of the woods and in the dappled sunlight beneath the taller trees. Th e shelter of your house can serve the same purpose for the little dogwood.

Kill slugs with coffeeTh e USDA Agricultural Research

Service has seen promising results using 1 and 2 percent caff eine solutions to kill snails and slugs. Research showed the 2-percent

caff eine solution more eff ective than metaldehyde, a common pesticide used to control slugs and snails.

Instant coff ee is about 0.05 percent caff eine. Normal brewed coff ee is a little stronger. Th e coff ee I make is defi antly strong enough to kill a slug.

Ridding gardens of the snails and slugs that are defacing our gorgeous perennials and shade loving plants is war. Th ey are excellent bird food, and ducks and chickens love to eat them.

Many a gardener has used the lowly slug as an excuse to buy beer. It also will rid your gardens of slugs. Sink a straight-sided container to just above ground level. Pour beer to about ¾ full. Slugs will fall in and drown. Every report I’ve read says slugs aren’t particular; buy the cheapest beer. But I disagree. Buy the best tasting beer.

Buy your favorite beer because you have to do something with the other fi ve cans in a six-pack. Or buy Guinness so you can use the remainder to make a Nigella’s Guinness chocolate cake for yourself. http://www.nigella.com/recipes/

view/chocolate-guinness-cake-3086.In the June 2013 Active Aging

there was an article featuring your mini zucchini. My mother is interested in purchasing one of the plants. She has tried local nurseries with no luck. Can you tell us where we can purchase these zucchini container plants?

I believe you are talking about “Astia” zucchini, a container squash. It is a Renee’s Garden http://www.reneesgarden.com/ exclusive. Th is French bush variety was developed especially for container growing. Its compact squash vines are ornamental and bear earlier than most squash.

Another excellent container vegetable is a new cucumber called “Bush Slice.” It is disease resistant and produces 6- to 8-inch-long fruits, also from . Cut cucumbers – do not twist fruits from plants, also from Renee’s Garden.

See my Hub Pages for tons of tomato advice. http://patsybell.hubpages.com.

Contact Patsy Bell Hobson [email protected]

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