April 2016

AC

TIV

E A

GIN

G P

UB

LIS

HIN

G, I

NC

125

S W

est S

t., S

uite

105

Wic

hita

, Ks

6721

3

Non

profi

t Org

aniz

atio

nU

.S. P

osta

ge P

AID

Wic

hita

, KS

6727

6Pe

rmit

1711

Questions about services?Central Plains Area Agency on Aging or call your county Department on Aging: 1-855-200-2372

Butler County: (316) 775-0500 or 1-800- 279-3655Harvey County: (316) 284-6880 or 1-800-279-3655

Bike Walk groupimproves outdoorexperiencesBy Ken Stephens

When the city of Wichita was working on a downtown master plan in 2010, late in the process someone realized that they had forgotten to seek the opinions of the bicycling community.

As Barry Carroll recalled, the city hastily convened a gathering of “the usual suspects.” After the meeting, one of the facilitators asked Carroll how often the group of cyclists got togeth-er. Carroll had to admit that there really wasn’t a group.

“A light bulb came on. Maybe I should do something,” he recalled.

Carroll got a copy of the meeting’s sign-up sheet and sent an email invit-ing them to meet and discuss forming an advocacy group.

Soon, Bike Walk Wichita (BWW)

was meeting reg-ularly, but infor-mally, in borrowed space.

Today, it’s an official non-profit organization and recently opened headquarters at 131 S. Laura.

There is room for classes and to store donated bicy-cles and parts. Volunteers meet there Thursday nights and Saturday after-noons to repair bikes that are then given to homeless or other people who need a ride to work, and children whose parents can’t afford to buy a bike.

They work with the police depart-ment’s Homeless Action Team to help identify those who need transporta-tion so they can work.

BWW also helps with Bike to School Day and the annual count of pedestrians and bicyclists for the Wichita Area Planning Commission.

When trails, bike lanes or other issues important to walkers and riders come before the city council, county commission or state legislature, the organization sends out an “advocacy alert” so its followers can express their views to elected representatives, such as when Wichita was working on its Bicycle Master Plan in 2013.

Though it has no formal member-ship list, board member Jack Murphy said it has a mailing list of more than 600 people and 2,000 who keep up with it on Facebook.

“If you walk and you live in Wich-ita or you own a bike, you’re already one of us,” he said.

Participants range from about age

Photo by Rob HowesJack Murphy, right, visits with Kevin Bomhoff, and Sara Sheffield.

Thank you, thank youBy Elma Broadfoot

THANK YOU. We asked for your help, and you’ve donated from $10 to $100 and more. Take a look at the $75,000 goal graph and see how we’re doing. We’ve got a ways to go, but what a great start.

Your response and donations to The Silver Campaign to help us con-tinue coming into your home is both encouraging and gratifying.

You’ve told us you “love” and “enjoy” reading the active age, and that you look forward to it each month.

You’ve encouraged us to “keep up

the good work” and told us we’re doing “a fantastic job.”

Wow, that kind of support makes us want to ensure that we will continue to provide you with fun and interesting articles that entertain, educate and empower you.

We’re in this together, and together we’ll meet our goal.

Again, thank you.

active age wins awards

The active age won four awards in the 2015 Kansas Press Association contest. This newspaper competed against papers across the state. The awards will be presented April 23 in Overland Park.

“I am so very proud of our writers and our staff,” said Fran Kentling, editor.

The Non-Daily Division III winners are:

Religion Story -- Second Place, St. Nicholas role model for Christmas by Debbi Elmore

Feature Story -- Third Place, Or-phan Trains: Wichitan shares family legacy by Elma Broadfoot

Sports Feature Story -- Third Place, Decades of history precede 81st NBC opener by Bob Rives

In the News and Writing Ex-cellence category the paper received First Place. It was awarded on “an overall evaluation of the newspaper’s news and writing ability...based on writing styles, originality, headlines and general interest.” The judges were journalism professors at the University of Missouri, Columbia.See Bike, page 14

2 to nearly 100, said President Kim Neufeld. Among board members, Carroll will be 69 this month, Murphy is 58 and Jane Byrnes is 71.

Byrnes, a retired dietician, is an enthusiastic proponent of walking.

“Although it’s good for all ages, it is so appropriate for 55-plus folks who take so many pills and...could bene-fit hugely from the physical activity of walking – plus the fresh air and the neighborliness of seeing flowers, people and pets at two to three miles per hour.”

April 2016

Kansas’ Award-winning Top 55+ News SourceVOL 37 • NO. 5 www.theactiveage.com

Oil well disaster Pg 4Puzzle Pg 21Yummy hummus Pg 23

Year to Date

$75,

000 G

oal

http://www.theactiveage.com

www.theactiveage.com

Parkinson’s

Education Symposium Saturday, April 23rd

9:00a.m- 2:00p.m. Hughes Metroplex, 29th Street North & Oliver

Presentations include: Dr. Robin Heinrich

Cognition and P.D. Janell Mayer CGP, BCPS

Parkinson’s Medications Wendy Williamson

Exercise is Medicine: New research on P.D. Susan Gangsei

Nationally recognized author of “The Light in the Middle of the Tunnel”

Event is free and open to the public; complimentary lunch is provided.

Call Jennifer at (316)771-6593 to register

Help support next year’s symposium; join us for the 4th annual Party for Parkinson’s 5k June 11th! Register at www.partyforparkinsons5k.com

Catholic Care Center

Catholic Care Center

the active age April 2016

Wichita Senior Services unveils logoSenior Services of Wichita took a

major step into the future when it un-veiled its new logo and website during a recent brand-launch party.

Hundreds of center participants, volunteers, staff and the community at large joined in the celebration.

The rebrand project was inspired by the Marketing Committee, which is made up of Senior Services board and

staff members and several marketing professionals.

In an effort to increase public

awareness and promotion of the four senior centers, the committee decided they needed a “facelift,” said Laurel Alkire, executive director. The new logo and website enhancements were the first steps.

“The board wanted to be proactive

in preparing for the future, and a re-cent Senior Center survey noted more marketing needs to be done,” Alkire said. “There are lots of exciting things happening, so it was time to rebrand...to build more awareness.”

Older models neededfor ‘50s fashion show

Senior Expo is in search of models aged 50 and older.

Central Plains Area Agency on Ag-ing (CPAAA) is looking for volunteers to participate in the Expo’s fashion show Sept 22.

This year’s theme is “Fashionable Fifties: Glamor, Casual and Fun.” Retro ‘50s outfits, authentic outfits and ‘50s-inspired outfits will be paraded along the runway.

No modeling experience is needed, just “charm, poise and a willingness to show off an outfit before a crowd of

300,” said CPAAA’s Cathy Landwehr. The fashion show will be in Lotus

Hall at Botanica, The Wichita Gar-dens. It’s a “fun event for volunteer models and our audience,” she said.

Potential models are invited to a Tea from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Lotus Hall to learn about the show and sign up if interested.

Potential and participating models should RSVP to Landwehr at 316-660-5232 or email [email protected] by May 10.



(316) 265-2227310 West Central, Suite 108 • Wichita, KS 67202Visit our website at www.estateplan4u.com

WILLS • TRUSTS • PROBATELAW OFFICES OF CATHLEEN GULLEDGE, LLC

MBA, CPA, JD, LLM TAXATION

Estate Planning • Tax Planning • Business Consultation • Mediation Contract Law • Family Limited Partnerships • Powers of Attorney

Adoption • Conservatorships/Guardianships • Medicaid Division of Assets

Cathleen A. Gulledge

www.homesteadhealthcenter.org

Tina Webel is the Assistant Social Secu-rity District Manager in Wichita.

April 2016 the active age

Soothsayer’s warning: Beware the ides of AprilBy Ted Blankenship

I’m sure you’ve heard of ides. It’s what an Englishman does when he doesn’t want to be found. Well, that may be true, but it’s not what I wanted to write about.

I’m referring to ides as it applies to certain months, such as “the ides of March.” That’s when Julius Caesar was assassinated, on March 15, 44 B.C.

The Romans, of course, had no idea they were living in B.C. If you want the whole truth, we don’t really know when Caesar was killed because the Romans were using the Julian calendar which wasn’t all that reliable.

All the people under Roman rule (a whole bunch then), most of Europe and most Euro-pean settle-ments such as America used the Julian calendar until Pope Gregory

XIII decided in 1582 that a new one was needed, and it should be named after him.

If you want to beware of the ides of a month, you could use several differ-ent months. Ides are the 15th day of March, May, July and October, and the 13th of the others that existed in the Julian calendar.

The famous Caesar quote about ides is, “The ides of March have come.” Not exactly a blockbuster quote when com-pared to other stuff he said. As every student of Latin knows, he also said,

“All Gaul is divided into three parts (Gallia est omnia divisa in partes tres).”

Translated into modern English, Julius was saying, “Gaul is all divided into parts three.” Ancient Romans often talked backwards.

What he meant was that Gaul was made up of France, Belgium and the Po Valley, probably a depressed eco-nomic area.

I can’t imagine Caesar was saying this to the people of Gaul. Obviously they already knew they were divided into three parts.

Another famous thing Caesar said was, “Et tu Brute?” That was when he was about to be stabbed by Brutus and some other ancient Romans.

Suetonius, also known as a boy named Sue, contended that Caesar said these words in Greek. So when Caesar blurted out et tu Brute maybe Brutus misunderstood because he didn’t speak Greek. Maybe he thought Caesar said, “Your mother eats broccoli.”

Maybe we are digressing. You probably didn’t know that the

original Roman calendar, put together in about the 8th century B.C., was only 10 months long, or 304 days. And it began on March 1.

If we still used that calendar today, we could put April 15 somewhere in January or February, neither of which existed then. Because there would be no April 15, there would be no income tax.

King Numa Pompilius added January and February a little before

700 B.C. thus paving the way for the Internal Revenue Service.

England adopted the new Gregori-an calendar in 1752. By then the Julian calendar was off by about 11 days. So on Sept. 3, the British decided it was really September 14, thereby causing approximately a week and a half to vanish (like balancing your check-book).

Financial Literacy Month By Tina Webel

April is Financial Literacy Month, which is a perfect time to take stock (pun intended) of your retirement savings. Social Security is there to help secure your future, but savings should be the foundation of a bigger retire-ment plan.

Have you ever done business online? The convenience and safety of doing business online is another way we’re meeting the changing needs of our customers. You can open your personal my Social Security account and have access to your information from the comfort of your home or office. You can:

• Keep track of your earnings and verify them every year to help deter-mine your benefit amount and eligi-bility

• Get an estimate of your future benefits if you are working

• Get a letter with proof of your benefits if you receive them

• Manage your benefits: o Change your address o Start or change your direct

deposit o Get a replacement Medicare card o Get a replacement SSA- 1099 or SSA-1042S for tax seasonThis month Social Security cel-

ebrates National My Social Security Week. The biggest day in that week is “Check Your Statement Day.” It’s important that you check your Social Security Statement every year since we base your future benefits on your earn-ings record.

Your Statement can help you plan for your financial future. We encourage you to go online to my Social Security to access your Statement whenever you wish to verify your earnings history or check your estimated future benefits.

One sure way to stay on top of your financial future is to join the more than 23 million people who have opened their own my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

So don’t try to tell me your birthday is September 4, 1752.

Anyway, the first day of the year went from March 25 to January 1. So, if not for the British, the worst hang-over of the year would be on March 25.

Contact Ted Blankenship [email protected]




Wichita’s 1st oil well: Everything went wrong By Ken Stephens

In 1890s Wichita, competition with other cities for new industry was no less than it is today. The difference was that Wichita worried about towns in eastern Kansas rather than Oklahoma City or Dallas.

“Hutchinson had salt, and the east-ern towns had oil and gas, and Wichita, the Peerless Princess of the Plains, sat here with nothing,” said Larry Skelt-on, a retired geologist who has written about the history of oil and gas explo-ration in Kansas.

“At the time, cities in eastern Kan-sas like Chanute, Iola, all over eastern Kansas, there was a tremendous boom in natural gas and oil and that was bringing in heavy industry,” he said.

“Sixty to 70 percent of the zinc smelting capacity of the United States was in eastern Kansas, and there was a major glass factory. And about every city had a brick factory, and these were all powered by natural gas.

“Wichita’s city fathers were biting their fingernails. They could see Cha-nute become a major industrial city. There was a great deal of jealousy.”

Determined to do something about it, Wichita’s city council in 1894 authorized $10,000 in municipal bonds to drill a well in search of coal, gas, oil or salt.

Skelton, who retired as assistant director for the Kansas Geological Survey’s Wichita operations in 2006, stumbled across a mention of the Wichita well while reading through

century-old Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science.

The minutes of the meeting on Jan. 3, 1896, said that James R. Mead, one of the founders of Wichita, had provided a brief progress report on the well.

Skelton couldn’t find any more in-formation from state or private geolog-ical data, so he turned to the Wichita Public Library. He spent more than 40 hours combing through microfilm copies of The Wichita Eagle and The Wichita Beacon.

This was a big deal, Skelton said. “It was financed by the city, and it turned out as so many city-financed things do. It was literally money down a hole.”

From the time drilling began on Oct. 19, 1895, until failure was con-ceded and the well abandoned in May 1897, The Eagle or The Beacon, then separate papers, reported on the progress frequently, sometimes, Skelton noted, with more enthusiasm than the facts warranted.

“A city council member or the city engineer was on site at all times, and just about anything that could go wrong drilling a well went wrong.”

The well was started near 15th and Market, but after striking a vast “un-derground lake,” the well started caving in. The site was abandoned in Novem-ber 1895 and moved one block east to 15th and Broadway, where drilling began anew a few days later.

The drilling became a spectator sport, at times attracting hundreds

See next page

Photo by Ken StephensWichita’s first oil well would have been drilled somewhere in this area of 15th and Broadway, looking from the southwest corner. The bike path leading off into the background used to be a Missouri-Pa-cific railroad track. A January 1897 report in the Beacon newspaper described brine bubbling up from the well and flowing steadily down the railroad right of way.

of people, so the drillers erected a tall wooden fence to keep the crowds back.

Newspaper reports dutifully noted the depth of the well, the type of soils or rock encountered and the depth of each stratum.

When the drillers hit crystalline gypsum at about 148 feet down on early December 1895, some of the spectators

began theorizing that it was glass formed by sand heated at the creation of the world.

At 505 feet, the drillers appeared to hit oil, but the “Trenton rock” was thin and the oil light and of little commercial value, so they kept going. Fifty feet deeper they encountered



http://www.activeagingonline.com


their third “subterranean river,” this one saturated with salt.

Water continued to be a problem and, in January 1896, they decided to case the well to a depth of 900 feet. But three days after the casing was completed, it collapsed and had to be removed and replaced, resulting in a month-long delay in drilling.

Three days after drilling resumed, a 12-foot-deep cavity was entered and steam poured out through the borehole. The Eagle then printed a presumably facetious theological story suggesting that the well had penetrated Hell.

Some years earlier, The Eagle noted, a preacher had predicted that Hell would one day be found within 10 miles of Wichita. Three days later, though, The Eagle reported that the steam was probably caused by water in

the well contacting decomposed lime.Over the next few months, the

drillers continued to encounter subter-ranean rivers and more cave ins. They also hit a vein of coal, but it was only 32 inches thick, or seven feet thick, depending on the report. But Skelton said that cuttings and logs from other wells drilled within a mile of the city well in later years suggest that the drillers probably found black shale rather than coal.

In March 1896, The Eagle reported that the drill bit became magnetized, attracting nails and even a dog wearing an iron collar. A city councilman freed the dog by bracing a foot against the bit and wrenching the collar free, only to find that the nails in his boot were stuck to the bit.

Just as mysteriously as the mag-netism developed, it disappeared and drilling resumed normally.

Optimism rose as the drill reached greater depths, but on May 11, 1896, the casing collapsed again and the

drilling tools were caught in the bottom of the hole, about 1,600 feet down.

The council decided to ream the hole to remove the tools and, on Oct. 12, 1896, at a depth of about 1,300 feet, natural gas was discovered – though not of any commercial value – and the tubing began to belch salt water to the surface and down the street.

A few months later, on April 30, 1897, the city council conceded defeat at 1,800 feet and voted to abandon the well.

At the time, Skelton said, there was very little geological research into where to drill. “If you had land and you had money to drill, that’s how it was done, and if you hit oil, an oil company was formed.”

In that respect, Wichita’s city well was a true wildcat. They had land, money to drill and no idea where to drill successfully.

“There was nothing there, and the city micromanaged it,” Skelton said. “They dragged it out a couple of years.”

Elsewhere in Sedgwick County, oil and gas were found in Eastborough, Valley Center and other places. “There were wells in the city, but they weren’t owned by the city,” he said. “This was going to be the city’s deal.”

Today, there is no evidence of the city well. The site is west of Broadway and south of 15th Street, near where a bicycle trail on an abandoned rail-road line reaches Broadway from the southwest.

Journalist's Gridiron show April 14-16The Farce Awakens is the title of

this year’s Gridiron show at 8 p.m. Thursday- Saturday, April 14-16, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway.

Members of the Kansas Pro Chap-ter of the Society of Professional Jour-nalists perform in what it calls “Wichi-ta’s original news parody musical.” This is the show’s 48th year.

The audience will recognize many

of the local media folks singing, danc-ing and poking fun at local, state and federal newsmakers. Each year unex-pected mystery guests also appear.

Thursday tickets are $24 balcony, $27 orchestra. Friday and Saturday they are $29 balcony, $32 orchestra. The money raised is for journalism scholarships. Last year $8,000 was awarded.

Contact Ken Stephens [email protected]


Wichita’s Auction Real Estate SpecialistsChoose the company with over 200 combined years of auction experience.

Put experience to work for you.Call (316) 683-0612 today!

Residential | Senior Transitions | Estates | Commercial | Farm and Ranch

Ultimate Genealogy Research Trip To the World Famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City

Wic

hita

Genealogical Society

1987

Join Us for Our Annual Trip: September 17 – 25, 2016 ¾ Find Your Missing Family History ¾ Guidance from World-Class Genealogy Experts ¾ Largest Genealogy Library – Anywhere

Sign Up Now For a First Class Trip to Beautiful Salt Lake City.

Wichita Genealogical SocietyMore Information & Details at Our Website: www.wichitagensoc.org

Check out our FREE monthly presentations and our summer classes

Oil WellFrom previous page





Prairie View offers free caregiver support groups to help you stay healthy.

PrairieView.orgCall us at 316-284-6400

• East Wichita: Prairie View at Legacy Park, 9333 E. 21st St. N, 3-4:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday• West Wichita: Prairie View at Reflection Ridge, 7570 W. 21st St. N, Suite 1026-D,

3-4:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday• McPherson County: Pine Village, 86 22nd Ave., Moundridge, 2:30-4 p.m., 1st Monday• Harvey County: Prairie View Osage Room, 1901 E. First St., 3-4:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday

Need Extra Support While Caring for Your Loved One?

Transforming Lives

Ayesh LAw OfficesMark G. ayesh • ray e. siMMons

Estate Planning • Probate Taxation • Real Estate • Commercial Litigation • Corporate Law

Business Litigation • Employment Law316-682-7381 • www.ayeshlaw.com

8100 E 22nd St. N., Building 2300, Suite 2 • Wichita

Comfortable apartments with great amenities— in a great small-town environment

Larsen Apartments at Mt. Hope Nursing Center• One and two bedroom apartments • Weekly maid & laundry service• Meals & activities• Rent $535-$600 per month

with utilities paid (except cable, phone)• Great closet space!• Carports available

704 E. Main • Mt. Hope, KS • 316-667-2431

‘Hey, your pants are unzipped’ – ‘April fools’By Elma Broadfoot

Peanut butter spread on the under-side of a doorknob. Tiny holes punc-tured under the lip of a plastic cup. Plain donuts coated in baking soda rather than powdered sugar.

These are just a few of the more benign April Fools’ pranks pulled over the years.

But for how many years? There’s no certainty about the origin of April Fools’ Day.

However, it may date back to 1582 when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the New Year moved from the last week of March through April 1 to

January 1. People were slow to get the news or to make the switch.

Historians have linked April Fools’ Day to ancient festivals. Its been tied to the vernal equinox “when Mother Nature fooled people with changing, unpredictable weather,” reports history.com.

In recent times, newspapers, radio and TV stations, and websites have reported outrageous claims that have fooled their audiences. In 1957, the British Broadcasting Corporation re-ported that Swiss farmers were experi-encing a record spaghetti crop.

“Against a video backdrop of happy peasant women harvesting spaghet-

ti from trees. ...the spaghetti’s oddly uniform length was explained as the result of years of dedicated cultivation,” according to Snopes.com.

More than 250 people jammed the BBC switchboard wanting to know if they could buy spaghetti plants for themselves.

In 1985, Sports Illustrated tricked its readers with an article about a rookie pitcher named Sidd Finch who could throw a fastball more than 168 miles per hour.

In 1996, Taco Bell duped people when it announced it had agreed to purchase Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell to rename it the Taco Liberty Bell.

April 1 also has historical, cultural and social significance: In 1789, the first U.S. House of Representatives elected the first speaker of the house, Pennsylvania Rep. Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg.

A sampling of other events occur-

ring on April 1: • In 1924, Adolph Hitler was

sentenced to five years in the Lands-berg jail.

• In 1945, 50,000 U.S. combat troops landed on Okinawa.

• In 1963, soap operas General Hospital and The Doctors premiered on national television.

• In 1970, President Richard Nixon signed legislation banning ciga-rette ads on TV and radio.

• In 1985, in one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history, the Villanova Wildcats beat the George-town Hoyas, 66-64, to win the NCAA Men’s Division 1 tournament.

Chances are the average April Fools’ Day pranks won’t go down in history, but that shouldn’t stop anyone from telling a co-worker to fetch a tube of elbow grease or 50 feet of shoreline.

Arbor Day celebrationOn Saturday, April 2, Willow Oak

seedlings will be sold from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sedgwick County Exten-sion’s Tree Fest, 21st Street and Ridge Road.

This tree tolerates heat, drought, air pollution and standing water.

Project Beauty’s 61st Arbor Day celebration will be from 10 a.m. to

noon Friday, April 29, at Botanica’s Pavilion. This year’s featured tree is the Willow Oak, an easily grown, large de-ciduous tree with glossy slender leaves.

Project Beauty will have leaf rub-bings for children attending the event. For $10, guests can purchase a 2- to 2½-foot tall tree seedling. Admission is free.





When A Nursing Home Isn't the Answer

• For an aging parent who wants to remain home

• Relief for a wife or husband caring for an ailing spouse

• Alzheimer’s Care• Trained, bonded, insured caregivers

(medical and non-medical)24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEKCall for a FREE Information Packet

316-721-60017348 W 21st St N., Suite 101 • Wichita, KS

HomeCare You Can Trust And Afford

From a few hours a week to around the clock care, Right at Home’s trained caregivers can assist you with the everydayactivities of living including light housework, meal preparation, laundry, medication reminders, shopping and errands, local transportation and light exercise.

Maintaining Independence is an Option.

FiveWords Can Mean Everything To Seniors

Home, the place that is familiar and comfortable. Comfort,peace of mind and freedom from worry. Assistance, the helping

hand that allows you to meet your daily needs. Caring, the warm smile

of someone who has genuine concern for you. Independence,being able to maintain the lifestyle you choose.

To find out how we can help you maintain yourlifestyle in your home, please contact Right at Home.

Franchise NameCity, St 55555

(555) 555-5555


(555) 555-5555


(555) 555-5555

Reigniting a spark in those with memory loss.

4700 West 13th Street | Wichita, KS 67212 WichitaPresbyterianManor.org

At Wichita Presbyterian Manor, we’re using Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy, or BBET, to improve memory care residents’ quality of life. This award-winning therapy uses prop libraries tailored to each person, carefully chosen with the help of family, to help better manage the effects of dementia – one person at a time.

Call 1-800-260-7332 to learn more.

Scammers now targeting timeshare ownersBy Marc Bennett

We have received several com-plaints regarding scams directed at people who own timeshare property. While timeshares offer many people a far less expensive way to access a prop-erty in a resort-type setting, scammers have increasingly targeted this group.

Somehow the scammers have obtained lists of timeshare owners — likely through information hacking. Armed with the owner’s contact infor-mation, the scammers contact them by phone or email and claim that they can sell their timeshare for a fee.

Victims have provided credit card numbers to pay for fees ranging from several hundred to a few thousand dollars. Once the fee is paid, the company often becomes evasive. Calls go unanswered, numbers disconnected and websites rendered inaccessible.

One company told the owner that they were aggressively marketing the property on their website and took several thousand dollars for their effort. The scammers provided a link to the listing.

However the description of the vic-tims’ timeshare was inaccurate, and the

photos were of a completely different property.

Additionally, the listing website didn’t show up in popular search en-gine results, generating no web traffic. Eventually the victims were unable to contact the company at all.

Some scammers have gone so far as telling the owner that they have a “se-rious buyer.” However, they insist that additional fees/more money is needed up-front to facilitate the final sale.

This past summer, Consumer Reports published these tips for consumers with timeshare property.:

First, be wary of upfront fees. Legitimate fees are typically paid after the sale is concluded or are deducted from the sale price.

Second, do not wire money, pay in cash or send a money order, certified bank or cashier’s check. Money sent by these methods is very difficult for law enforcement officials to recover. It is as good as lost.

Third, do your research. Do not be tricked by a fancy address or profes-sional-looking website. Contact the attorney general in the state where the time-share property is located, its local

consumer protection agencies and/or better business bureau and ask if there are any complaints against this com-pany.

Fourth, check with your resort. Find out whether it imposes any restrictions, fees or other limitations associated with sales. Ask if it has its own resale program or has ever worked with the reseller who has contacted you.

Fifth, demand everything in writing. Consider having an attorney review the documents before you sign anything.

Sixth, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Timeshare re-sale scammers often promise they have a

Hiding in plain sightCould it be that King Tut's tomb

was a handy, makeshift burial chamber when he died suddenly at the age of 19?

The Association of Mature Amer-ican Citizens reports that at least one Egyptologist believes the tomb was ac-tually built for his predecessor, Queen Nefertiti.

Archeologist Nicholas Reeves is out to prove that Nefertiti's remains lie behind a wall in Tut's burial chamber. She died more than 3,300 years ago, and her body has never been found.

Apparently, Reeves suggests, Tut

was too young when he died to have built his own tomb, so they put him in an outer compartment of a much more elaborate tomb in which the Queen was buried.

Howard Carter achieved worldwide fame when he discovered the "boy king's" resting place almost a century ago. He had his suspicions about Tut's "unkingly" tomb as evidenced by an enigmatic passage in his memoirs.

Carter wrote: "The unfamiliar plan of [the] tomb repeatedly caused us to ask ourselves in our perplexity whether it was really a tomb or a Royal Cache."

buyer who is ready and willing to pay a lot in order to get you to send money. Be cautious; no one can promise a quick sale.

Remember, the best way to get restitution is not get scammed in the first place.

Marc Bennett, [email protected], is the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

If you have been the victim of a consumer fraud violation or know about a possible fraudulent scheme, call the Consumer Protection Division, 660-3600, or email [email protected].

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately.





SUNFLOWERMEADOWS

Adult Care Homes

Call for information today!

All levels of care one price

686-6864 207-6038

24-hour care provided by courteous, certified staff

All Private Rooms

Law offices of John JordanReal estate • Estate planning • Wills • Powers of Attorney

Trusts • Probate & Trust Administration • Medicaid Eligibility & Division of Assets • Guardianships &

Conservatorships • Other Senior issuesMember National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

602 One Main Place • 100 N. Main • Wichita

316-263-2453

Functional fitness needed to perform daily activities By Steve Ochsner

There are many types of fitness: aerobic (runners, swimmers); strength (power athletes, weight lifters); and flexibility (yoga).

But if you are a bit older, functional fitness is probably the most important of all. It is the level of fitness required to perform the activities of daily life (ADL) and continue to live inde-pendently.

ADL are like snowflakes or grains of sand. No two are the same. The ac-tive age readers come in various shapes and sizes, so there is no such thing as a standard functional fitness program.

When I was a personal trainer I would sit down with a client who wanted to be a faster runner or a stronger football player and show them pretty universally accepted things to help them reach their goal.

Not so with functional fitness. Ev-eryone is different so there are different needs, capabilities and limitations.

If you are 55 to 65, and perhaps in a job that is largely sed-entary, your needs may be focused on losing

some weight. Or maybe to be fit enough to golf or to wrestle your boat in and out of the lake.

If you are 65 to 75, you may want is to be able to keep up with grandkids, cut the grass or do odd jobs around the house. Maybe you want to travel to see your children or take that dream vacation.

If you are 75 to 85, you probably still want to keep up the house, shop for your groceries, do your laundry and be able to care for yourself and your spouse.

Maintaining your independence may be more challenging than it was in decades past. Families have got-ten more geographically spread out. Many seniors don’t have family nearby. There’s no one around to provide assis-tance to an aging parent.

Being able to shop, to go to church or visit a friend requires driving. Shop-

ping requires more stamina, strength and agility than it did in the past.

What about maintaining one’s home or car; retaining the cognitive skills to figure out taxes, wills and es-tate planning; and all the other things that require clear-headed thinking.

It is a challenge, and whatever your age or life situation I bet you still want to live independently.

To be functionally fit you need:• Cardiovascular fitness to walk,

climb stairs and do other activities that require you to be on your feet and moving.

• Muscular strength to lug grocer-ies, cut your grass and do other chores.

• Flexibility to retain range of mo-tion in your joints and to improve your balance to prevent falls.

• Cerebral awareness, which directs everything else.

When I was running a senior fitness program and asked people why they wanted to join, no one mentioned any of the above. Every one said the same thing. They just wanted to feel better. Feeling better is ultimately what this series of articles is all about.

For the next few months we will discuss the various aspects of cardio-vascular fitness, muscular strength, flex-ibility and core fitness in a menu-type fashion that might help you decide what you want to do.

Obtaining disabledplacard or plate

If you are a Kansas resident and believe you are eligible for a disabled placard, plate or ID card, you need to apply to your county treasurer’s motor vehicle office.

You will fill out an application that includes the signature of a healing arts licensed professional (such as your physician), stating that you have a dis-ability. Both six-month and permanent placards are available.

If you don’t know where your local motor vehicle office is, or if you wish further information, visit www.ksrevenue.org/dmv.

Steve Ochsner

Steve Ochsner has been involved in fitness on a personal level for 50+ years. He has worked with the senior popu-lation as a personal trainer and group exercise and classroom instructor, and has written numerous fitness articles. He can be reached at [email protected].





Chuck Korte Real Estate & Auction ServiceChuck Korte, Realtor, Auctioneer

420 Walnut Augusta, KansasOffice: 316-775-2020Fax: 316-775-3856

Chuck Cell: 316-734-5132www.chuckkorte.com

Farm • Ranch Land • Commercial • Residential

30 YEARSEXPERIENCE

CHUCK KORTE Real Estate & Auction Service

30 Years Experience Chuck Korte Realtor, Auctioneer, Appraiser420 Walnut - Augusta, KS 67010

O: 316-775-2020 C: 316-734-5132www.chuckkorte.com

Farm • Ranch Land • Commercial • ResidentialTop 10 in Sales with Prudential Dinning Beard, 7 Years Running

Chuck Korte Real Estate & Auction Service

1125 S Rock Road Suite 10

Wichita, KS 67207

Phone: 1-316-687-0340 Toll Free: 1-877-451-8538 Fax: 1-316-687-0184

www.healthback.com

Choose HealthBack… Back to Health, Back to Life!

“HealthBack”

We Offer the Following Services: Nursing Services Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy

Servicing the following Counties:

· Sedgwick · Harvey · Butler · Cowley · Sumner · Reno · Harper · Kingman ·

Grandpa’s cantankerous, but much loved By Val R. Cheatham

“Come on, Grandpa, time to go.” Everyone called him Grandpa even though he was no relation. They bun-dled him up and helped him to the car, each avoiding the eyes of others know-ing there would be tears and guilt.

Not that Grandpa could see. He had been blind for some time, also nearly deaf. Lately he had grown can-tankerous and hard to manage. Still, there was not one family member who did not love him unconditionally.

Grandpa had lived with the family for 12 years. Twelve years! The entire life of a child. It had been 12 years of joy, companionship, and devotion - both ways. But, now he was old,

crippled and ravaged with cancer. Too soon at the destination, ev-

eryone sat silent, unmoving. Finally Grandpa sat up. He had no idea the day’s consequences.

After 12 years it was a dim memory how he came to be part of the family. For the kids, he had been there forever.

They had moved into a pre-owned house in an old, stable neighborhood, and he moved in with them. Cheerful, exuberant, he earned his place in the family.

The name was not because he was old, but rather because he looked after us. The house would not have been home without him.

We gathered ourselves and trudged

into the office, each trying to see who could help Grandpa the most. “Here, Grandpa, let me hold that,” and “I’ll help you, Grandpa,” and “Watch the door, Grandpa.”

Inside they sat on sterile chairs, staring at antiseptic walls, and made stagnate conversation. “Do you think it will rain?” and “I can’t find my yo-yo,” and “We’re out of eggs and milk.”

Finally it was time. They moved to a smaller room and waited until the doctor arrived. “Well, the whole family is here,” he said brightly, then looked at Grandpa.

The smile dropped. He knew his condition. He had been checking him

for years. A few gentle pokes and prods, and

the verdict was clear. “I think you had better leave him here.”

All had known this was to be the solution. There was no response. Each looked sadly into unseeing eyes and said goodbye to unhearing ears.

After the family left, the vet ad-ministered a shot and their beloved dog of 12 years slipped out of misery to whatever fate awaits man’s - nay, a whole family’s - best friend.

You can see his photo on page 21.

Contact Val Cheatham at [email protected]




Table tennis: Anybody, anytime, anywhere By John Potochnik

It’s a rite of passage – you must beat Frank to move into the upper echelon of the club. Today, it’s Jimmy’s turn. A 21-year-old member of the Wich-ita State University table tennis team, Jimmy Huynh has interrupted the play between 84-year-old Frank Heller and his normal playing partner, 77-year-old Yao Lei.

For the umpteenth time in the last two years, Jimmy will attempt to beat Frank under the watchful eye of his university coach. The match begins well for Jimmy as he takes advantage of his youthful exuberance and phys-icality, winning the first game with a combination of powerful loops and

counter rallies. Buoyed by his win, Jimmy con-

fidently plans on his first ever sweep of Frank. Frank, on the other hand, appears unconcerned, if not mildly amused. Making subtle adjustments to his spin and placement in the second game, Frank clearly frustrates Jimmy, who does not understand why the strategy he employed in the first game doesn’t seem to be working anymore.

After winning game two, Frank is now quietly confident that he will win the match, as usual. With help from his coach, Jimmy begins to make the adjustments needed to compete with Frank in the third game, but it’s too late. By then, Frank is fully calibrated

to the best that Jimmy has to offer, and effortlessly returns Jimmy’s shots, even those that had eluded him in the first game.

After losing the third game by a wide margin, Jimmy attempts to radically alter his strategy in the fourth game, but to no avail.

Frank adjusts seamlessly, and Jim-my folds (again) under the pressure of trying to beat a player who has slower reflexes, worse mobility and fading eye sight, but a mastery of the nuances and tactics of the game.

Such is table tennis, where players compete mostly on the basis of skill, not strength, age or gender. In fact, ta-ble tennis is one of the few sports that

is truly a “lifelong” activity with both physical and mental benefits.

Scientific studies have shown that players who compete regularly im-prove their reflexes and both gross and fine motor skills due to the fast paced decision making and hand-eye coordi-nation that table tennis requires.

Studies have also shown that the mental computation required to track a table tennis ball in flight is similar to that required to working logic puzzles and crosswords, which have long been recognized as beneficial activities for an aging brain.

Also, unlike other activities, table tennis is relatively injury free and can

See next page


Active AgingProof Approval

Please check your ad carefully and check off the applicable boxes and initial to indicate your acceptance. An e-mail confirmation is fine if no

changes needed.____ Check offer____ Check name, address, phone____ Check expiration dates____ Proof Satisfactory (no changes)__________ Advertiser initials

You can fax your approval or corrections to us at 946-9180

or call Becky at 942-5385E-mail acceptance to your ad rep or

[email protected]

Elizabeth (Betsy) Lea Henry Henry & Mathewson, P.A.

449 N. McLean Blvd. • Wichita 316-263-7770

Practice focusing on Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Estate Planning and Family Law.

More than 30 years of practice.“If getting to us is too difficult, I will come to you.”

Elizabeth (Betsy) Lea Henry Henry & Mathewson, P.A.

449 N. McLean Blvd. • Wichita 316-263-7770

Practice focusing on Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Estate Planning and Family Law.

More than 30 years of practice.“If getting to us is too difficult, I will come to you.”

310 W Central Ste 205 • Wichita316-201-6868

943-HEAT(4328)

Mention this ad and receive $20 off a Fall Servicing Clean & Safety Check




be enjoyed by people with limited physical abilities, including those con-fined to wheel chairs.

The Wichita Table Tennis As-sociation (WTTA) was founded in 1987 and currently has about 30 active members, fairly evenly distributed in age from 20 to 80.

Some players take the sport very seriously, practicing regularly and com-peting in USA Table Tennis (USATT) sanctioned tournaments where they are given a national-level USATT rating.

Other players (over age 40) com-pete in non-sanctioned Senior Olym-pic tournaments, both regionally and nationally.

Finally, there is a contingent of senior “pongers” who play just for the competition, exercise and social aspects of the game. All players, regardless of

playing ability, play against each other with the higher skilled players helping the lower-skilled players improve.

If you are looking to improve your game or just want to measure yourself against the best players in Wichita, the WTTA meets at the Sunset Banquet Hall, 1407 E. Harry (at the southeast corner of Lulu and Harry) The parking lot and entrance are at the rear of the building.

Normal club nights are Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.

The first time you play is free. Thereafter seniors (60+) pay $3 an hour with a maximum cost of $6 for a session (up to 3½ hours on Tuesday and Thursday or 3 hours on Sunday). The senior monthly rate is $40.

For more information call John Potochnik, 316-640-1313; email [email protected]; or visit wichitatabletennis.com.

Photo by John PotochnikJimmy Huynh, 21

Photo by John PotochnikFrank Heller, 84

Make a tax-deductible contribution to the active age

Call 316-942-5385


WillowCreek ManorApartments

Subsidized Apartments offering a Quality Lifestyle

Apartment homes for people 62 and over with limited income

Call Jenny today ~ (316) 683-5224 1301 S. Bleckley, in Wichita

TennisFrom previous page




See next page

'My neighbors saved my gardens...and my life’By Nan Duncan

I’m a Master Gardener Emeritus through the Sedgwick County Ex-tension service. I have flowers planted in flowerbeds all around my house, in flower gardens in the middle of the lawn and under trees.

I enjoy gardening, and I enjoy giving plant starts to neighbors and friends. A year ago, I was walking home after taking a few starts to a neighbor and couldn’t understand why I was so fatigued. Probably my age, I thought. I’m 84.

I’d had Polycythemia Vera for eight years, which I understand is not too uncommon in older folks. It’s an over production of red blood cells and re-quired phlebotomies every few months. I usually felt fine.

I told my oncologist, Dr. Pavan Reddy at the Cancer Center of Kansas, about the unusual, extreme fatigue that never went away. Blood tests indicated anemia. Endoscope and colonoscopy indicated no internal bleeding.

But a bone marrow biopsy indi-cated I had Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Dr. Reddy told me I had a few weeks to live without treatment and only a

25 percent chance for survival with chemotherapy.

This was not good. I received many blood transfu-

sions, plus intense chemotherapy. I was hospitalized for a month, and was very weak for months and months. At one point I was too weak to brush my teeth.

Now this is where my story begins.My neighbors, Ragene Moore and

Pam Stanberry, organized a Garden Party.

Ragene’s email hotline contacted all the neighbors in our Thickets Home-owners Association and other friends to help weed, prune, fertilize and water my gardens all summer and fall.

More than 46 folks volunteered, and Pam organized schedules. Jeanie Tade and Cheryl Prange were the main gardeners and weeded. The pictures Jeanie sent me when I was in the hos-pital lifted my spirits. I could see my flowers thriving, vigorous and colorful.

I should explain that there are 47 patio homes in the Thickets. More than 65 percent of the residents are ac-tive retirees. The others work full time.

After I came home, Ragene or-

ganized the neighbors and friends to drive me to chemotherapy appoint-ments and to bring food. They put me on their churches' prayer lists, brought books, sent cards with “thinking of you" messages and thoughts, and tele-phoned.

Mike Dubiel repaired my outside lights, and Larry Miller replaced vault-ed ceiling lights.

They were my support group along with family. I was overwhelmed with their generosity and kindness.

My family is young. They have jobs;

one is a full-time college student and works part time. My daughter, Sheila, took off work and stayed with me in the hospital, plus weeks before and after treatment. Granddaughter Kaylee stayed overnight. Daughter-in-law Sheri and granddaughter Briana, who are both nurses, called frequently and helped. Son Doug pitched in to drive me to appointments.

Because my white blood count was so low that I was wide open to infec-tions, my youngest granddaughter,

Courtesy photoNeighbors’ ‘garden party’ rescued Nan Duncan’s flowers.

• All utilities included• High-speed wireless internet• DirecTV®: almost 300 channels

including premium channels, Sunday NFL Ticket®, and DVR

• Genesis Health Club membership• Grocery shopping & housekeeping

services available

• 24/7 onsite concierge• Washer/dryer in

each apartment• High-end GE appliances• Gated and secure

downtown community• Local phone• Pet friendly

411 W. Maple StreetWichita, KS 67213

316.854.3237WaterWalk.com

You Get All This!

Live the Easy Life. Safe and Secure.

Stay…Live

Stop by anytime for a cup of coffee and a tour!





Amber, made signs for my front door: “Limit Visits to 15 Minutes,” “Clean Hands With Wipes” and “Take Off Shoes.”

I owe my life to my neighbors, friends, family and doctor. It was a

community effort.A bone marrow biopsy report in

February indicates the Acute Myeloid Leukemia is in remission.

Yea! I’m looking forward to spring planting.

Arts briefs...Azteca Dancers, film

The Azteca Dancers from Newton High School will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Harvey Coun-ty Historical Museum. They will do several traditional Mexican dances and talk about the dances and costuming.

The museum also is collecting photos and oral histories from past and present dancers and adult sponsors.

At 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, the film Prejudice and Pride (1965-1980) will be shown, followed by a discussion led by Dr. Valerie Mendoza of the American Studies Department at the University of Kansas.

The short film documents the movement of Latino Americans to organize labor and form a Chicano identity with hopes of achieving politi-

cal equality. The museum is located at 203 N.

Main, Newton; the programs are free. For information, contact museum director Debra Hiebert at [email protected] or call 316-283-2221.

Ballet double-bill The Russian National Ballet The-

atre will open Wichita Grand Opera’s 2016 Season at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Century II. They will perform

a double bill of Tchaikovsky’s star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet and Rodion Shchedrin’s ballet adaptation of Bizet’s passionate Carmen.

The ballet company, called by the Washington Post “a cut above many of its rivals,” was founded in the late 1980s as many of the great dancers and choreographers of the Soviet Union’s ballet institutions were exercising new-found creative freedom.

Tickets are $85, $58 or $37. They can be purchased at Century II; by phone at the WGO Box Office, 316-

Contact Nan Duncan at [email protected].

April in Italy?

Courtesy photoThe Newton High School Azteca Dancers perform April 3.

Wichita Community Theatre's production of Enchanted April will run Thursday through Sunday, April 20 – May 1, at Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain.

When two frustrated London housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their bleak marriages, they recruit two very different English women to share the cost and the experience.

There, among the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine all four women bloom again. They rediscover laughter, learn new truths about them-selves and find the romance they long for in their lives.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Thurs-day-Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14 or $12 for military/senior/students. The special opening night ticket price on April 20 is $10. Call 686-1282 for reservations.

262-8054; or www.SelectaSeat.com.


TRUST HomeCare is a home healthcare agency providing our community with Home Health Aides (HHAs), Certified Nurses Assistants (CNAs), companionship, homemaker services and personal care solutions including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Medical Alert/Medication Dispenser Systems.

We are much more affordable than medical care, nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Why pay a medical staff or be on a medical staff ’s schedule when we can provide affordable care at your own schedule?

• FMS or AGENCY DIRECT

• We provide a customized care plan.

• The well-being, dignity, and safety of our clients is our priority.

• We are available when you need us, 24 / 7 /365.

C a l l ( 3 1 6 ) 6 8 3 - 7 7 0 0 i n f o @ t r u s t h o m e c a r e . c o m w w w . t r u s t h o m e c a r e . c o m

people you can TRUST

Home Health Aides

Medical Alerts

Medication Dispensers

Nursing Services

Agency Direct Service

Self Direct / FMS

Sleep Cycle Support

[email protected]

• FMS or Agency Direct

• We provide a customized care plan.

• The well-being, dignity, and safety of our clients is our priority.

We are available when you need us, 24 / 7 / 365.

The besT Thing To happen To assisTed living

because she was There for you

Baldwin City785-594-4255

www.vintageparkassistedliving.com

Call Us Today and Join us for Lunch!

• Restaurant Style Dining• Quality Award Winning Building

• One All-Inclusive Price for Care and Services

Vintage Park at Baldwin City_BCL15fa.indd 1 8/6/15 8:40 AM

900 N Bayshore Dr., Wichita, KS 316-945-3344

Income Based for elderly or mobility-impaired only

Almond Tree Apartments339 Country Acres

Great West Wichita Neighborhood

Professionally managed by Weigand-Omega

Call Today! 722-5336

GardensFrom previous page




Byrnes cites studies that have found that as little as 30 minutes of walking five days a week can lower blood sugar and high blood pres-sure, help you lose weight, prevent osteoporosis, lower the risk of breast and colon cancer, help manage de-pression and anxiety, and reduce the risk of dementia.

You can start walking slowly and for shorter periods and go longer and faster as you feel up to it. And, she joked at the expense of her friends on bicycles, there’s “no spandex required.”

Byrnes favorite places to walk include Sedgwick County Park, the Great Plains Nature Center and Pawnee Prairie Park.

“But I’m a neighborhood walker,” she said. “I meet a walking partner every Thursday at a different coffee shop and then we walk that neighborhood.”

The health benefits that come with walking also can be attributed to biking. Most of those involved in Bike Walk Wichita are cyclists, such as Carroll and his wife, Nancy.

Carroll said they ride through Riverside to Old Town, where they have dinner, listen to music and then ride home. We ride bikes year round, ride to work, ride to the store, ride to visit friends.”

Unlike clubs that sponsor or-ganized rides, BWW works to fill another niche: advocacy, education and collaboration.

“The Lycra-clad cyclists who go out on Saturday and ride 60 miles are doing fine,” Murphy said. “We’re really looking for those who are riding for transportation or fitness.”

Last fall, 12 members went through training with the League of American Bicyclists and are now certified instructors. One class, Ready to Roll teaches basic bicycle maintenance so the rider with a problem on the road can fix the bike and get rolling again.

Confident City Cyclist teaches how to ride safely on the streets, avoid accidents and even how to get off the bike safely without being thrown over the handlebars in a sudden stop.

Carroll said 2015 was a phe-nomenal year. “We had about 10 projects come together.” Among them: A new section of the Redbud Trail with public art at three pause points, new markings for bicycle lanes on 1st and 2nd Streets from downtown to the east, and approval of new bike lanes on Market and

See next page for related story

Topeka south of Kellogg. “One of the main things Bike Walk

Wichita aims to do is build a sense of community for people who bike and walk,” Carroll said. “Sometimes we feel isolated. But when we’re all together at these events, it builds a sense of fun and community and solidarity. As the founder, this has exceeded my expectations over and over.”

For more information, visit www.bikewalkwichita.org.

Photo by Rob HowesJudy Kraus, left, and Jane Byrnes like to walk in neighborhoods.


Don’t just dream it, see it!

The Washlet C110 Streamlined for Ease and Comfort

1826 S Pattie St. • Wichita, KS 67211316-262-7241 • 800-748-7224

www.phoenixsupplyinc.com

Heated seat • Gentle warm water cleansing • Automatic self-cleaning wand • Convenient control panel •

Easy cleaning

Enjoy an unparalleled bathroom experience

316.686.5100 622 N. Edgemoor St.

Wichita, KS 67208 LifeCareCenterOfWichita.com

AGING GRACEFULLY How to Come Back from a Health Setback

E D U C AT I O N A L E V E N T

Joint Commission accredited

Thursday, April 21, noonLocation: Downtown Center, 200 South Walnut

Join Dr. Eli Brumfield and his team of nurses and physical, occupational and speech therapists for a discussion about returning health and function to the

individual by rehabilitation. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.Admission: Senior Services, Inc. members - $5

Non-members - $7 | Member + Non-member - $10Lunch is included with admission. Registration is limited.

RSVP required. Call Anna at 316.267.0302, ext. 200, by Friday, April 15.

6881

0

BikeFrom page 1

Photo by Rob HowesBWW founder Barry Carroll and his wife, Nancy




Artists add to new hike-bike trail ‘pause points’By Ken Stephens

The newest piece of Wichita’s hike and bike trail system – a 2.5-mile segment of the Redbud Trail from a block north of Central at the Canal Route to 17th and Oliver – is adorned with public art telling the story of the African-American community through which the trail runs.

Norm Terry, artist consultant on the project, said Wichita City Council member Lavonta Williams suggest-ed the art. She recruited him, and he hired artists Tina Morano, Janice Thacker, Charles Davis, Todd Whipple and Greg Sullivan. Like Terry, Mora-

no, Thacker and Davis are retired art teachers.

The art has been installed at three “pause points” along the trail – 9th and Hillside, 13th and Roosevelt, and 17th and Oliver.

Each place has steel arches, benches and shade structures. The support poles include frames for pictures and brief biographies of African-Americans noted for their contributions to the community.

Capt. Samuel Jones is one of those recognized at 17th and Oliver. He was the first black child to attend Wichita public schools, became a police officer,

a National Guard officer and was the first elected black official in Sedgwick County.

Others include attorney Chester Lewis, architect Charles McAfee, and the family who founded and ran Jack-son Mortuary through five generations. Also recognized are black athletes Lynette Woodard, Barry Sanders, Cleo Littleton, Curtis McClinton, Linwood Sexton, Jeff Smith, Antoine Carr and Mohamed Sharif (Kelly Pete).

Terry interviewed 48 community leaders and collected their portraits for a portion of the art installation. He also worked with the Kansas African

American Museum to tell the story of the 1958 Dockum Drug Store sit-in to force integration of its lunch counter.

It’s depicted with a series of ceram-ic tiles affixed to seats, art walls and pillar foundations. Also on the tiles, which were created by Morano, are photos and stories of leaders contribut-ed by their families.

Representations of major events in the community’s history include the 1965 crash of a KC-135 Air Force tanker near 17th and Piatt, and the 1970 crash in Colorado of a plane carrying members of the Wichita State football team.

Briefs...Augusta fundraiser

Springfest, a P.E.O. Chapter AF fundraising event, will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Augusta United Methodist Church, 2420 N. Ohio. Proceeds will be used for scholarships for local girls who are seniors.

In addition to a tasting luncheon, guests can pick up entertaining ideas from an array of tables decorated for

special occasions. Cost is $6.For more information contact

Karen Warner at 316-734-2255 or [email protected] Shrine Circus

This year’s 78th annual Midian Shrine Circus features a new provider, the James Cristy Cole Circus, and a new location, Intrust Bank Arena.

The April 22-24 show times are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 10, 2:30 and 7 Saturday; and 1 and 6 Sunday.

General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children.

Upgrades for premium seating are available. Advance tickets are available online at selectaseat.com, by phone at 855-755-SEAT, or in person at the arena box office and the Midian Shrine Office. Facility fees are not included in the price. Tickets increase $2 the day of the event.

Highlander reunionThe 13th annual Highlander

Reunion and Car Show will be held Saturday, April 23.

For those in high school between

1953-63, the Highlander Drive-in at the northwest corner of Central and Edgemoor was the place to hang out.

The reunion will be held at the Marriott Hotel just north of Kellogg on Webb Rd. The car show will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parking lot. Admission is free.

Auto restoration specialist Tim Devlin will speak at the dinner. at 6:30 Cost is about $35.

For more information call C.C. Wiley, 689-6959, or Ann Anderson Smith, 683-4597.


THE WESTERLY AT W I C H I TA P R E S B Y T E R I A N M A N O R

– Art & Sue Bloomer

4700 WEST 13TH STREET WICHITA, KS 67212WesterlySeniorLiving.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING YOUR WAY

1-866-621-2679

“We love to travel, and we get up and go quite a bit. The Westerly gives us the freedom to go without worrying about anything.”

Maintenance-free independent living residences, social and wellness activities, a comprehensive plan for future health care. Brought to you by local not-for-profi t leader Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America.

There’s still time to fi nd your reason for choosing The Westerly Residences, but don’t delay – 95% of our residences have been sold. Learn more at WesterlySeniorLiving.com.




Sedgwick county Senior centerScalendar of eventS

BEL AIRE7651 E Central Park Ave

744-2451, ext 121 www.belaireks.org

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 Braum’s.Mon-Fri: 8-9 am Bel Aire Walkers, Rec Center. 1st Mon: 6:30 pm Potluck & program.2nd Mon: 11:30 am Lunch out, call for details.3rd Wed: 1:30 pm, Book Club.4th Mon: 6 pm Covered dish lunch, Rec Center.4th Wed: 7 pm Bunko.4th Thu: 2 pm Geneaology group.

BENTLEY/EAGLE504 W Sterling, 796-0027

Open Mon-Fri: Coffee, cookies, exercise. Mon: 2 pm Line dancing, chair exercise.Wed: 1:30 pm Canasta.Sat: 8-9:30 am Breakfast, donation.2nd Fri: 11 am Senior Lunch Out. 3rd Tue: 7 pm Game night, bring snack.3rd Fri: noon XYZ potluck, program.4th Sat: 7 pm Movie Night.

CHENEY516 Main, 542-3721

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

Mon, Wed, Fri: 10-11 am Exercise program.1st Tue: 6 pm Potluck dinner.

CLEARWATER921 E Janet, 584-2332

Mon: 10 am-noon Blood pressure check; 1-3 pm Painting, beginning to advanced.

Wed: 9 am Morning coffee.Tue, Fri: 8:45 am Tai Chi; 10 am Exercise class.2nd Tue: noon Carry-in lunch & program.Thur: 10 am Bible study.1st, 3rd & 4th Thu: 9 am Help with technology-

bring your device.

DERBY611 N Mulberry Rd, 788-0223

www.derbyweb.comRegular activities: Exercise programs at low

cost, foot care, book club, friendship club.Apr 4: 10 am Benefits of Massage Therapy by

Cindy Kaup.Apr 12: 5 pm Music by Jeb Bush. $5.Apr 19: 1 pm Fly tying class by the Flatland

Fly Fishers.Apr 26: 6 pm Single Mingle Popcorn & Movie.Wed: 1 pm Ping pong. Free. 3rd Tue: Noon Friendship Club; 1 pm Book Club.

Reading list at front desk. 1st Thu: 9 am New-member orientation.

DOWNTOWN200 S. Walnut, 267-0197

www.seniorservicesofwichita.orgRegular activities: Exercise classes, Pickleball,

computer classes, foot care by appt. Apr 4: 10 Prairie Moon Book Club.Apr 7: 9 am Porcelain painters.Apr 7: 2:30 - 4 pm Writing Group lead by Starla

Criser.Apr 6 & 13: Basic computer class. $10, must

register.Mon: 11 am Lewis Street Singers; 1 pm Bridge;

Beading Buddies. Wed: 9 am Spanish class (adv); 11 am Latin

Dance; 1 pm Spanish (beg), Massage by Ruth Lundstedt.

EDGEMOOR 5815 E 9th, 688-9392

Mon-Fri: 11:30 am Hot lunch, reservation required; 10-11 am Pool, cards, bingo, dom-inoes, 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 celebration.

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,

cards, dominoes.

HAYSVILLE160 E Karla, 529-5903

Regular activities: Cards, crafts, hot lunch. Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am Silver Foxes exercise.Tue, Thu: 10 am STEP exercise. 1st & 3rd Wed: 11 am Blood pressure checks;

12:30 pm Bingo.2nd Fri: 5:30 pm Birthday dinner, covered dish.

KECHIKechi City Building, 744-0217, 744-1271

3rd Thu: 6:30-7:30 pm Meeting.LA FAMILIA

841 W 21st, 267-1700Mon-Fri: Dance, exercise, pool, dominoes.

11:30 am-12:15 pm Hot lunch.Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am Exercise/Ejercicio.Mon, Fri: 9:30 am-3 pm Tax-Aide, by appt.Tue, Thu: 1 pm Exercise/Ejercicio. Mon: 10 am English Class/Clase de Ingles; 1 pm

Line dancing.Tue: 10 am Nutrition class/Clase de nutricion.Thu: 10 am Bingo/loteria.Last Fri: 10 am Music/musica; monthly birth-

days.

LINWOOD1901 S. Kansas, 263-3703

www.seniorservicesofwichita.orgRegular activities: Computer classes, cards,

Pickleball, exercise programs, hot lunch.Apr 4: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Shirley Lewis will share a

healthy recipe with samples. RSVP, 263-3703.Apr 8: 10:15 am Name that Tune with pianist

Wanda Warren.Apr 29: 10:15 am Stories & Fun with Brenda

Ingram.Every Fri in April: 10:15 am How to Manage

Chronic Diseases with Victoria Audley and Denise Dias.

Mon & Fri: 9:30 am Dynabands; 9 am Stretch-ing.

Tue: 9 am Brain games; 9:30 am Fit & balance. 10:30 am Bingo.

Tue & Thu: 9 am Pickleball.

MCADAMS GOLDEN AGE 1329 E 16th, 337-9222

Regular activities: Open gym, walking, hot lunches, dominoes, cards, pool.

Sun: 1-3 pm Quilting.Fri: noon-1:30 pm Sewing.Sat: noon-4:30 pm Classes: sewing, jewelry

making.2nd & 4th Tue: 10 am-noon Blood pressure

checks.MT HOPE

105 S Ohio, 667-8956Mon: 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. Thu: 9:30-10:30 am Line Dancing.1st Fri: Noon Sr Citizens’ lunch.

MULVANE632 E Mulvane, 777-4813

Daily: Walk in the gym, coffee; hot lunch; com-puters, dominoes, puzzles, pool, book loan.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:30 am Yoga.Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 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, hot lunch.

library, exercise room, computer lab.Apr 7: 11:45 am Oral Health & Caregiving.Apr 13: 11:45 am Oral Hygiene Education.Apr 14: 11:45 am Pass it on: Frauds and Scams

by Teresa Hatfield.Apr 15: 2-4 pm Motown Madness. $5 members,

$7 non-members.Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:30 am WSU exercise. Mon: 12:30 pm TOPS; 1:30 pm Sing-a-Long.Thu: 10:30 am Jewelry class.Fri: 10 am Crochet class; 1 pm Bridge.

OAKLAWN2937 Oaklawn Dr, 524-7545

Daily: 11:30 am Red Cross meals.1st Thu: 12:30 pm, Golden Agers meeting.1st Thu & Fri: 8:30 am-5 pm, Commodities.2nd Thu: 12:30-2:30 pm, Golden Agers bingo.

$1.4th Thu: 12:30-2:30 pm, Community bingo. $2.Every Fri: 12:30 pm Afternoon cards.Every Wed: 8:30 am Sweets & coffee, Panera

Bread.

ORCHARD PARK4808 W 9th, 942-2293

seniorservicesofwichita.orgRegular activities: Exercise programs, cards, pool,

hot lunch, Wii bowling, dominoes, crafts.Apr 4: 11:15 am Attitude of Gratitude by Laura

Voegeli.Apr 15: 11:15 am Healthy Eating & Low Blood

Sugar Prevention by Carolyn Earnest & Lisa Hott.Apr 18: 11:15 am Eating Well But Cooking Less

by Shirley Lewis.Apr 26: 8:30 am Breakfast out to Egg Crate.Tues: 12:30-4:30 pm Duplicate bridge.Wed: 10:30 am-noon Computer Lab.

PARK CITY6100 N Hydraulic, 744-1199

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

Apr 7: 1pm The Incredible Mr. Limpet.Apr 13: 9 - 1:30 pm Senior Wedenesday Outing

to the Sedgwick County Zoo and lunch at Jimmy's Diner. Must RSVP.

Apr 14: 2 pm Live jazz, swing and big-band music by Wichita East High Jazz Band.

Apr 21: 1 pm Card bingo. $1.Fri: 9:15 am Exercise.Sat: 1 pm Pinochle.Tue & Thu: 8:30 am Wii Bowling; 10 am Well-

Rep exercise.1st Wed: 10:30 am Chisholm Trail Seniors

catered lunch, meeting, program.

VALLEY CENTER

316 E. Clay, 755-7335Mon: 1: 30 pm Line dancing. Tue: 9:30 am Free donuts, cards, games; 6:30

pm Pitch. Bring snack to share.Tue, Thu: Noon Home cooked meals. Tue, $5,

Thur, $6.Tue, Thu: 8-10 am Pickleball at Valley Center

Intermediate School.

Senior Wednesdays www.seniorwednesday.org

April 6: 10 am Wichita Art Museum, Explore the new drawing exhibition, Dialogue, with curator Dr. Lisa Volpe and featured artist Patrick Duegaw. $2 1:30 pm at the Water Center Health and Water. Learn about why drinking water is essential to a healthy lifestyle.

April 13: 10 am Sedgwick County Zoo, Zoo History. Discover the Sedgwick County Zoo's 45-year history. $4. 1:30 pm Wichita Public Library, Welcome to Lindsborg, Kansas! Learn what makes this city unique and enjoy dancing by the Folkdanslag dancers.

April 20: 10 am Ulrich Museum of Art, Meet at the museum for coffee ; then look at the new Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology exhibits with director Rachelle Meinecke. 1:30 pm Kansas African American Museum. African Fashion with Roseline.

April 27: 10 am Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, Kansas City Monarchs in our Hometown by Phil S. Dixon. This presentation will focus on the Negro National Basball League with details of games played in Wichita.$2. 1:30 pm Exploration Place, TBA.

Make a tax-deductible contribution to the active age

Call 316-942-5385




http://www.belaireks.org

http://www.derbyweb.com

http://www.seniorservicesofwichita.org



http://seniorservicesofwichita.org


Butler county Senior centerS

Harvey county centerS

ANDOVER410 Lioba Dr, 733-4441

www.andoverks.comRegular activities: Exercise, bingo, bridge, quilt

club, dominoes, pool. Daily:11:30 am-12:30 pm Lunch (reservation

preferred) 316-733-4441, $3. Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am Exercise.Tues & Thu: Special music at lunch.Mon: 12:30 pm Pinochle.Tue: 10 am Blood pressure check; 10:30 am-2 pm

Memory Café; 12:30 pm Pinochle; 1 pm Pool. Wed: 1 pm Quilt club; Bridge. Thu: 12:30 pm Pinochle; 1 pm Pool; 7-9 pm Pitch.Fri: 11:30 am Covered dish lunch, meeting & pro-

gram; 12:45 pm Prize bingo; 1:45 pm Pinochle. 4th Sat: 7-10am Monthly breakfast. provided

by American Legion Post 406. Sausage gravy, biscuits, scrambled eggs & pancakes. $5.

AUGUSTA

640 Osage, 775-1189Regular activities: Exercise, cards, dominoes, pool,

line dancing, lunch daily at 11:30 am.Friday: 9:30 am Prize bingo.Every other Tues: 7-9 pm Live music/dancing.

Call for dates. Snacks/desserts welcome. 2nd Sat: 7-10 am Biscuit/Gravy breakfast. $4

suggested donation. 3rd Mon: 8 am Casino trip. Call for reservation. $5

suggested donation. 4th Mon: 5 pm Evening meal. $5 suggested

donation.

BENTONLion’s Community Bldg, S Main St

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

CASSODAYCassoday Senior Center

133 S. Washington, 620-735-4538Tue: 10:30 am Round Table.Tue, Thu: 9:30 am Exercise with WSU.1st Mon: 7 pm Game night.3rd Mon: 6:30 pm Carry-in dinner, blood pres-

sure checks.Last Fri: 7 pm Movie Night.

DOUGLASS124 W 4th, 746-3227

Regular activities: Exercise, quilting, cards, 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

Regular activities: Exercise, cards, bingo, hot lunch $3, support groups.

Mon: 12:30 Mexican train, dominoes.Mon, Fri: 10 am Aerobics. Tue: 9 am Coffee; 12:30 pm Bingo; 2 pm Line

Dance; 6 pm Prairie Port Seniors.Tue, Thu: 8:30 am Men's coffee.Wed: 10 am Back in Balance; 1 pm Pinochle.Sat: 6 pm Cards and games.3rd Tue: 12:30 am Blood pressure checks.

LEON112 S Main, 745-9200 or 742-9905

Regular activities: Lunch served Mon - Fri. Reservations required by 9 am.Wed: 10 am Exercise class; 1 pm Pinochle.2nd & 4th Tue: 1 pm Bridge club.3rd Sun: 11am-1 pm Lunch serving roast beef

or ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, hot roll, salad and dessert bar. Drinks included. $8 donation adults/$4 children.

ROSE HILL207 E Silknitter, 776-0170

Regular activities: Wii, pool table, shuffleboard, home-cooked lunch (reservation required).

Mon & Wed: 9 am Strong Women Stay Young Exercise.

Mon: 7 pm Pitch, games.Wed: 1 pm Bridge.Fri: 7 pm Card game.1st Fri: 11 am Meeting, covered dish.3rd Fri: Noon Covered dish.1st Sat: 7-10 am Scrambled eggs, biscuits/gravy.

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.

BURRTON124 N Burrton, 620-463-3225

1st Sat: 7-9 am Community breakfast.Mon: 7-8 pm Educational film. Tue: 9 am Bible study.Mon - Fri: 7-8:30 am Early bird coffee.Fri: 7-8:30 am Breakfast.3rd Thu: 7 pm Movie.4th Thu: 6 pm Potluck supper.

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: 8:30 am Coffee hour; 9 am film; 1:30 pm

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

program. Reservations by previous Fri. 1st Thu: 7 pm Bridge.2nd Thu: 7 pm Movie night.1st & 3rd Fri: 1 pm Mexican Train dominoes.1st Sat: 7:30-9:30 am Community Breakfast.

4th Mon: 5:30 pm Gathering; 6 pm Potluck dinner, program follows.

GRAND CENTRAL122 E 6th, Newton, 283-2222 www.newtonseniorcenter.org

Apr 4: 9:30 am shopping trip to east Wichita.Apr 7: 7:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast. Sausage & egg

scramble, cinnamon roll, bread pudding, oat-meal, fruit, juice, coffee. $5 donation.

Apr 12: 6 pm Shared supper: Leslie Sweazey will discuss the PACE program.

Mon: 10-11 am Blood pressure check; 1:30 pm Golden Notes choir practice; 7 pm Square dance.

Tue: 1 pm Line dance.Wed: 1 pm Pinochle/pitch.Thu: 1 pm Wii bowling; 5:15 pm Tai Chi. Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:30 am Arthritis exercise.2nd & 4th Thu: 10:30 am Bingo.1st & 3rd Fri: 6-9 pm Game night.

SEDGWICK

107 W. Fifth, 772-0393Mon: 1 pm Games.Tue: 7-8:30 am Breakfast.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 Thu: 7 pm Movie.

Friendship MealsAging Projects, Inc. serves a hot, nutritious

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 620-669-8201.

WEEK OF APRIL 1Fri: Chicken pot pie, tomato salad, apple

juice, apricots, cookie.

WEEK OF APRIL 4 Mon: Scalloped potatoes & ham, broccoli, mixed fruit, roll, gingersnaps.

Tue: Turkey roast, mashed potatoes/gra-vy, mixed vegetables, glazed blueberries, wheat roll.

Wed: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, combo salad w/dressing, pineapple, garlic bread.

Thu: Chicken & noodles, sliced carrots, strawberries, roll, brownie.

Fri: Pulled pork on bun w/BBQ sauces, cole slaw, sunshine salad, pears.

WEEK OF APRIL 11

Mon: Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes w/cream gravy, combo salad w/dressing, spiced blueberries, wheat roll.

Tue: Fish or chicken sandwich w/set up or tartar sauce, split pea soup, beets, Mandarin oranges.

Wed: New England stew, tomato salad, banana, cornbread, oatmeal cookie.

Thu: Oven-fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed greens salad w/dressing, peaches, white cake, roll.

Fri: Southwest chicken bake, carrot raisin salad, strawberries, wheat bread.

WEEK OF APRIL 18

Mon: Ham & beans, potatoes & onions, carrots, glazed blueberries, cornbread.

Tue: Meatloaf, baked potato, herbed green beans, wheat roll, peanut butter cake w/frosting, peaches.

Wed: Chicken fajita salad w/lettuce & tomato, corn chips, bananas in orange juice, cinnamon roll.

Thu: Tuna noodle casserole, cole slaw, peas, plums, wheat roll.

Fri: Baked chicken, California mash, mixed vegetables, strawberries, bread.

WEEK OF APRIL 25Mon: Chicken-salad sandwich on bun,

broccoli cheese soup, pineapple, apple-sauce brownie.

Tue: Sliced pork roast w/gravy, corn, green lentil salad, strawberries, bread.

Wed: Beef & noodle casserole, cooked cauliflower & carrots, cranberry sauce, blueberry muffin.

Thu: Liver & onions or salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green beans, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

Fri: Creamed chicken over biscuit, stewed tomatoes, combo salad w/dressing, peaches.

Support Groups The Center for Community Sup-port and Research has an exten-sive and up-to-date listing of area support groups. Visit www.support-groupsinkansas.org. To add or cor-rect a listing call Angela Gaughan at 978-3843 or 1-800-445-0116 or email [email protected].

Transportation

American Red Cross, 219-4040. Free rides for 60+ for medical and dialysis ap-pointments. 24-hour notice. Ambulatory. Donations accepted.Sedgwick Co Transportation, 660-5150 or 1-800-367-7298, transportation or services info. 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri; closed most holidays. www.sedgwickcounty.org/aging.

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 Do-rado, 322-4321; toll free, 1-800-279-3655. $10 pass for 25 rides available. Wheelchair accessible; escorts ride free.

Transportation 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 guide-lines. Personal appointments Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. Reservations, 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 Coun-ty. Wheelchair escorts ride free. AVI Route: Tue, 8 am-4:30 pm. Transpor-tation to Newton for Burrton, Sedgwick, Halstead, Hesston, Walton residents. $6.

Sedgwick County

Butler County Transit

Harvey County

AARP Driver Safety claSSeS

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

Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Apr 11 & 12, 267-0197.

Via Christi Rehab Hospital, 1151 N. Rock, 9 am - 1 pm Apr 16 and 23, 689-5700.

Orchard Park Senior Center, 4808 W. 9th, 12:30 - 4: 30 Apr 21 and 22, 943-2293.

Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydrau-lic, 8 am - 5 pm Apr 22, 744-0751.

Derby Senior Center, 611 N. Mulberry Rd, 12:30-4:30 pm each day, 788-0223.




http://www.andoverks.com

http://www.hesstonseniorcenter.com

http://www.newtonseniorcenter.org

http://www.supportgroupinkansas.org

http://www.supportgroupinkansas.org

mailto:angela.gaughan%40wichita.edu?subject=


F CEMETERY PROPERTROP SALE F

Two plots in Garden of Cross, Resthaven Ceme-tery, Wichita. $3,000. Call 316-259-2460.

Resthaven, Christus, space number 9, D4, spaces for two with vaults.. Value $9,000, asking $2,995. 316-721-6462, 316-253-3980.

Four plots, Garden of Meditation at Lakeview. Value is $10,700, selling for $2,500 each. Moti-vated seller. Call Vonnie 512-736-5208.

Two stacking white marble crypts. Located in room with brass gate. Beautiful. Historical. Maple Grove Mausoleum. $4,500 each. 687-9942.

Resthaven, Christus, two spaces, section 66C, 2&3. Close to sidewalk and valued $3,700/each. $4,500 for both OBO. Must sell together. Call 316-214-8591.

Resthaven: two side by side lots in Garden of Prayers. Value $3,000 each. Must sell together. Selling both for $3,000 total. Call 417-593-6053.

Resthaven, Garden of Love, one plot with four spaces including two vaults and one marker. Value $20,000. Price negotiable, call for inquiries. 704-819-6791.

Resthaven, Garden of Prayer, 3 plots, section 19 Lot 126-D spaces 1,2, and 3. Must sell, asking $1,300 each. Will negotiate. 540-735-8055.

Two burial plots, Resthaven "Christ of the Chil-dren" Garden. $3,200 for the pair or $1,800 for one. Frank or Sharon LaForge 316-729-8578.

Two burial plots in Atonement section, White Chapel Cemetery. Value $4,000 asking $3,000 OBO. 316-258-7642.

Four plots in Garen of Meditation, Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeview Garden. Lot 141 B: graves 1,2,3,4. $6,000. 316-651-6868.

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

GREATER PROFITS WITH LESS STRESS Insured with 16 years experience

Free Consultation

316-806-7360 Julie

Affiliated Estate SalesWe have the solution for every situation. Complete estate sales service. Free consultation. Over 25 years experience.

Paul 316-807-1209

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

claSSified advertiSing Place an ad: 942-5385 F HOME IMPROVEMENTS F

Cash for your Estate ItemsComplete Estate Sale Services Including Buy-outs

FREE Consultation • 50+ Years ExperienceStress-free • Insured • Professional

Retired Law Enforcement &Licensed Real Estate Agent on Staff

Call/Text 316-530-3275www.KSESTATES.com

E-mail: [email protected](Se Habla Español)

F HOME CARE F

F HELP WANTED F

Foot Care in home. Home visit $40. Call Francine at 316-943-4360. Leave a message.

In-Home Services: Personal care assistance, meal preparation, housekeeping, handymen and more! Phone Chester at the Senior Employment Program, 316-267-1771 or 316-267-0302. Pre-screened, reliable help available.

F CEMETERY PROPERTY FOR SALE F

F FOR RENT F

Dave’s ImprovementsPainting—Interior & Exterior

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

Minor Electrical & Plumbing RepairsGeneral Home Repairs

Senior Citizen Discounts!

316-312-2177

F ESTATE SALES F

F FOR SALE CONT F

Helping Hands Framing, carpentry, decorative concrete, remodeling & repairs, roofing, painting, tree services, exp. working with seniors.

We do it all, give us a call!FREE ESTIMATES

Matthew, 316-208-3784Tyler, 316-518-4722

wichitaksgeneralcontractor.com

Apartments by the river. Studio apartments, $335; one bedroom, $385. Lower level, front door parking. Security deposit waived for seniors with this ad. 316-263-2692.

Darling cottage tucked among trees and gardens on private property. Ideal for a single person, one BR, handicapped accessible, west side. No pets, tenant pays utilities. Rent $575 with $300 security deposit. If interested, respond and application will be provided. Contact 316-722-0448.

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

Hermes HealthcareFoot Care for you... when you can't.

We service on-site at local Senior Centers in Kansas & our Wichita Office. Call for appt. at

316-260-4110. Most insurance accepted.

Custom ContractorsBasement & Foundation Repair• I-Beams • Drain Tile • Sump Pumps

• Water Proofing• Dirt Work• Walls Straightened

• Total Basement Repair •

316-516-9200

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

F ESTATE SALES CONT FDave’s Improvements

Painting—interior/exterior. Doors and windows replaced, grab bars, wheelchair ramps. All general repairs. Guaranteed lowest rates. Senior citizen discount. Lic #7904.

316-312-2177

Marv’s Home Improvements & RepairDoors, trim, decks, ramps, patio covers, fences, siding, flooring. Basements, kitchens and baths. Painting. Also honey dos. Honest and depend-able. Senior discounts. Free estimates. 35 years. License #8691. Insured. 316-737-4646.

Wright One Home Improvements Kitchen & Bath remodeling. Painting. Win-

dows. Doors. Siding. All types of flooring and home repairs. Free estimates. 316-409-2160.

Leaky Basement RepairDirt Installation

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

STILES MAINTENANCEHeating & Air • Plumbing • Light Electrical

Drywall • Painting • TileBasic Home RepairsLicensed & Insured

25% Senior Discount316-200-6601

Odd Job Handyman Painting, mowing, yard cleanup, minor household repairs. Free estimates. Call Joel 316-772-8629.

Want to learn more? Call 806-3435

See the ad on page 24.

Know your options, you have many.

IPK ESTATE SALES

Classifieds in the active age work! Call Kaydee to tap into the senior market. 942-5385

F CARS FOR SALE FMidnight blue 1977 T-top Corvette in good condition with near new tires. Call 316-648-3233 or 316-371-0893.

Beautiful 1 bedroom Apartments (4-plex)

• New appliances, low utilities, energy efficient, totally remodeled.

• $450/month, $500 deposit, no pets.

McCormick & Bonn 316-258-4614

Leave message if no answer.

ROOM FOR RENTIncludes: utilities, Cable TV & Internet.

Private bath, access to kitchen, washer, dryer & yard

Bel Aire Area - $500/month316-305-6067

Downsizing so I have items to sell: press drill, two full bedroom furniture sets, jacuzzi stair chair, other tools, etc. Call 943-6205.

50 Apartment Rummage Sale: April 7 & 8, 9 - 4 pm, Almond Tree Apartments. 339 Country Acres.

Part time bookkeeper. Quickbooks familiar. Some filing, receptionist duties as well. Flexible schedule. Please send resume to [email protected]

Caregiver: 20 years experience helping seniors stay in their home. Doctors appointments and all home health needs. Excellent references. Pat, 516-0205 or 440-6252.

Private duty nursing, am/pm care, medication assistance, light housekeeping, meal prepa-ration, doctor visits, grocery shopping and other traveling. Serving Wichita since 1999. Call Sarah 316-390-6041.

FOOT CARE IN YOUR HOMECheryl Rosine ~ The Foot Lady

Diabetic, thick toe nails, ingrown & callous care

$40: In-home, Sedgwick & surrounding counties

• 316-312-2025 •

F FOR SALE FUsed stair lift for sale. Call 316-688-8608 for more information.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more updates and information!




http://www.ksestates.com


Stover Heating & Air ConditioningRepair • Service All Brands

Sales – Licensed Trane dealerSenior Discount

SPECIAL: Furnace check-up $75**Some restrictions, doesn’t include filters, parts

316-641-9146License # 7258

F HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONT F

Place an ad: 942-5385 claSSified advertiSing F HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONT F

Handyman RX - We have a remedy for all your ”fix-it” jobs. Home maintenance, gutters, garage cleanup, hauling, screen window/door repair, yard work, etc. You don’t want to do it? We will. Call for HELP! 316-217-0882. Free estimates and senior discounts.

Molina Electric - Wichita Lic #1364 Comm. or Residential wiring. Service calls. New electric service. Troubleshooting. Business 524-0434, Cell 461-2199.

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

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE CLASSIFIEDS

Advantage Home Services• TREE SERVICE

• STUMP REMOVE • DUMPING SERVICE

• HOME REPAIRSLICENSED & INSURED Stan 316-518-8553

S & V ConcreteSteps, porches, patios, sidewalks,

retaining walls, driveways & garage floors. Also 4-inch steps with 18-inch

landings for seniors. Licensed, bonded, insured. Free estimates Steve 992-6884

LIFT-RITE GARAGE DOORS Scheduled maintenance, repair,

sales on all garage doors. *Springs-Torsion & Extension

*Garage Door Openers, Doors & MorePaul Williams (316) 650-8807

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

Cowboy ConstructionBathroom and kitchen remodels. Room additions. Garages and sheds. Licensed and insured.

Todd Wenzel 316-393-4488

Harley Painting & Remodeling Interior/Exterior & Odd jobs Husband & Wife Team 316-648-4478

Classifieds in the active age work! Call Kaydee to tap into the senior market. 942-5385

Retiree Tim Devine enjoys and excels at hanging wallpaper and borders. Reasonable rates and a lifetime of experience. Call 316-208-9590.

YEAR AROUND HAULING HANDYMAN

Spring cleanup or removal, odd jobs, fence work and repairs. Inside paint, sheet rock or help. 316-807-4989.

AGAPE ROOFINGThree Generations of Local Roofers

Quality Work – Fair PricesResidental & Commercial

Siding - Guttering - Windows316-807-8650

Call for Free Roof InspectionLocally Owned, Licensed & Insured

Dave’s ImprovementsHail Repair Specialist

Roofing • Siding • WindowsGuttering • Free Estimates

Senior Discounts10% off complete job

License #7904 • Insured

316-312-2177

Carpenter–30 Yrs ExperienceRepairs & Remodeling • Trim Work Doors • Cabinets • Sheetrock • Tile

Interior/Exterior Painting • Flooring316-806-6812

FergusonConstruction Services

General Contractor - Class A, Roofing Siding Painting

Repairs Decks Ramps Windows Doors Carpet

Sheetrock

316-200-7098

Roofing – Windows – SidingA Reliable General Contractor

Senior Discount

316-361-2787garywilbertroofing.com

[email protected]

F HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONT F

F LAWN AND GARDEN F P&A Landscaping 316-708-7236 Complete lawn care, mowing starting at $25 any cleanup. Gutter cleaning, Any odd job. Residential and commercial. City licensed and completed insured. Senior discount.

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

LEAF cleanup and HAULING. Including all yard debris.

316-516-4630 or 316-838-5710

Mike E. 316-708-1472Snow removal, mowing, leaf and gutter cleanup, tree trimming, hauling, roto-tilling. Chimney repairs. Brick, block and stone repair.

Spring into Savings with JDs All TradesHandyman/hauling, tree trimming, mowing, landscaping. Call with your needs and we will give you a free estimate! 316-347-6663.

Champion Lawn CareWeekly mowing only. $30 minimum. 316-644-2708.

All Season Clean Up Lawn Care Complete Lawn Care • Yard Clean Up • Tree Trimming • Gutter Cleaning • Free Estimates • Senior Discounts • 316-807-8649.

Jason's Lawn Care Mowing, tree trimming & brushes, any yard work weekly or bi-weekly. Call Jason. 316-469-8765. Free estimates.

MOWINGSpring/Fall CleanupTree trim/removal

Junk removalBrock Eastman • 316-765-1677

F LAWN AND GARDEN CONT F

ASAP Lawn Care

• Residential & Commercial Mowing

• Tree Trimming & Removal

316-650-7858

Free Estimates & Senior Discounts

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

Cowboy Construction

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

Todd Wenzel 316-393-4488

Need privacy fence repair? Call Dan for free estimates. 316-516-3949. Insured. Member of the Better Business Bureau.

PLUMBCOCompare Our Prices

Weekly Plumbing Specials Ins/Lic #5803 316-942-1967 Don’t Fix it Alone!

Our background-checked, bonded, insured, employee Handymen will fix it for you.

Our work is GUARANTEED. We’re looking forward to your call…

316-773-0303

BRICK & STONE WORK OF ANY KINDTuck-pointing, foundation &

chimney repair. Insured. Free Estimates.

CALL DAN 316-516-3949

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

L Hayden 316-806-2591 Can take care of your needs. Garage/yard cleaning. Hauling, mowing. Tree trimming, leaf raking. 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.

Perry's Professional Lawn ServiceSpring clean up. Over seeding, verti-cutting, bush and hedge trimming, mulching, gutter cleaning, handyman work and hauling. 20 year's experience. Free estimates. Perry 316-554-6409.

F LEGAL SERVICES F

Is your Will outdated or have your circumstances changed?

Call Jim Lawing: 267-2821Consultation: $75*

Fears of probate court can be overcome by a

well-drafted Will.

*Applied towards the cost of the Will

Experienced Attorney: 50+ Years

F PAINTING FTim Cleveland Painting

Interior/exterior, residential and commercial. Two year warranty. 10% discount for seniors. 25 years experience. References. 316-308-2345.

Andy's Painting & Home Imp. 316-390-2006

25+ year's experience. Popcorn removal and retexturing.

Dust free environment. Fully insured. Senior discount.

F PERSONALS FSWM 5'8" 175 lbs of handsome. No smoke, drink, drugs or church. Loves my home, animals, nature, golf, motorcycles, weekend trips and chicken nuggets. Non-combative ladies. Call Bob 316-833-4912.

SWF seeks gentleman with good old fashioned morals for companionship and to enjoy life and doing fun things together around town, ages 65-70s. Also looking for a female friend for shopping and friendship. Call 316-773-4825.





F THRIFT SHOP F

Gently Used Resale (Thrift Shop)2523 S. Seneca (Westway Plaza) Wichita, Ks.

Store & Donation HoursMon & Thu 9 am-7 pm

Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 9 am-5 pmPurchase with a purpose. Benefits those served by the Bethesda Lutheran Communities to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ. Volunteers & Donations always needed. Like us on Facebook.

316-267-5800

F TREE SERVICE FFelipe Tree Service

Evergreen trimming. Tree removal. Brush hauling. Splitting. Deadwooding. Insured. Free estimates. 12 years experience. 316-807-4419.

Spring is on the way!ALL AROUND TREE SERVICEStump REMOVAL & GRINDING

Trimming, deadwood, tree removal. Total yard, leaf clean-up & hauling. Also rural and farm areas. Free estimates. Experienced. Good prices. Insured. Tom King, 316-516-4630, 316-838-5710.

Bruce’s Tree Service Prompt, Immediate, Professional service. Crown reduction, trimming or removal. Trees, hedgerows, evergreens & shrubs. Residential line clearing and roofs. Bucket truck available. We climb also. Gutter cleaning, yard raking, firewood for sale. Handyman work. Over 29 years’ experience. Sr discounts. Insured. 24 Hour emergency storm damage available. Call 316-207-8047.

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

Alfred's Superior Tree Service

pruning - tree removal - stump grinding - debris/brush haul off - chemical sprays - emergency

services - firewood - consultations - demolitions

Professional & Insured • Certified Arborist Residential & Commercial

316-522-9458www.alfredstree.com

[email protected]

F WANTED FALWAYS BUYING

Older items of all kinds including: antiquescollectibles - costume and turquoise jewelry

Boeing and Beech - pins - pocket knivesguitars and amps - postcards - watches

cigarette lighters - art glass - metal signs*Contents of attics, basements or garages*

FOR FAST FRIENDLY ASSISTANCE CALL DAVE AT 316-409-0992

Over 20 years of assisting folks sell items.

Want to purchase mineral and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

Collector buying: WWII GERMAN and JAPANESE MILITARY items. 316-516-2737.

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

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

F SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS F

F SERVICES FNeed 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.

Furniture Repair & Refinish Antique, Modern, or Cane.

Reasonable pick-up & delivery. Clark 250-9533 or 788-5805.

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.

Carolyn's Machine QuiltingSpecializing in quilt repair and unfinished quilts. Call me at 316-529-3555.

Need to organize or downsize your home or garden? Retired librarian seeking opportuni-ties to use her organizational skills to make your life easier. Call 316-573-5284.

Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church

3700 E. Mt. Vernon Worship: 10:30 AM

“Sharing Good News with Fresh Expressions”

F TREE SERVICE CONTF

Looking for free used Christian books & biblesThey can be children or adult books, bibles or anything else

Christian related.Please call 305-6067

Onward Haskell: The Making of an Indian Nations Univeristy, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca. 1-3 pm Sat, Apr 2. Presentation and discussion by Eric Anderson, historian and chair of the Indigenous and American Indian Studies department at Haskell Indi-an Nations University. Free.

Sustainable Is Possible: Cre-ating Low Carbon, High Quality Lives - Together!, Friends Uni-versity Alumni Auditorium, 2100 W University. 7-9 pm Fri, Apr 4. Ma'ikwe Ludwig, executive director of the Center for Sustainable and Cooperative Culture and Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, will disucss living on 10% of available resources while living a quality life. Free.

Women's Association of the Wichita Symphony Spring Lun-cheon featuring Samuel Ramey, Crestview Country Club, 1000

N. 127th St. E. 11:30 am Fri, Apr 8. Good food and discussion while mem-bers of the Wichita youth Symphony Chamber Orchestra perform. Call 265-4492 for reservations. $18.

Global Water Crisis - Climate Change and International Law, Olive Tree Banquet and Catering, 2949 N. Rock Rd. 6:30 pm dinner; 7 pm presentation Sun, Apr 10. Discussion on climate change and its impact on food production and water supply with Dr. Walt Chappell and Jim Phillips. Members, $12; Non-members, $14; Students, $10. Program is free without the meal.

The Jazz Loft According to W. Eu-gene Smith film screening, Howard E. Wooden Lecture Hall at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. 11 am Sun, Apr 10. Rarely heard re-

cordings and excavated photographs by Wichita native and celebrated photo-journalist, W. Eugene Smith, during the height of bebop jazz in New York City. Free.

Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap, Loft 150, 150 N. Mosley, 5:30-8 pm. Find out why you should vote and care about the issues in our city, state and nation. Featuring authoritative panel-ists and conversations. Free.

Wichita Jazz Festival, Miller Con-cert Hall, Wichita State University, 7:30-8:30 pm Thu, Apr 14. WSU large jazz ensembles (guitar ensemble, banda Hispanica and the Jazz Arts ensemble) present new programs of music. $3-$7.

Project Beauty Annual Silent Auction, Rolling Hills Country Club, 223 S. Westlink. 12:30 pm Thu, Apr

21. $18; send check to Jean Wellshear, 6411 Marjorie, 67206 by April 18.

58th Annual Wichita Downtown Lions Club and YMCA Pancake Day, Century II Exhibition Hall, 8 am-8 pm Thur, Apr 21. All you can eat pan-cakes with sausage and coffee featuring live family friendly entertainment. $6.

Friends of the Wichita Public Library Book Sale, Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. 5-7pm, Apr 20; 10:30am-7pm, Apr 21-22; 10:30am-3pm, Apr 23. High quality books for sale in all literary categories.

Blue Man Group - Making Waves, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean, through May 1. See, feel and create sounds using science just like the Blue Man Group. Play a Theremin organ, construct instruments using tubes and create your own song. For specifics, visit exploration.org/exhibits/blue-man-group-making-waves/.

F TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FAgape BHH Addictions Treatment Center928 S. Broadway - Suite M-9, Wichita, KS 67211

www.agapeaddictions.comDUI Assessments & Evaluations, Outpatient

Counseling, Domestic violence counseling, Crisis Intervention,

Affordable, Faith-BasedIndividuals, Children & Families,

Groups and Seniors Housekeeping Services

(316) 390-0840

Brick Block & StoneSpecializing in restoration, repair, design build, tuck-pointing, custom mail boxes and columns. Troy 316-208-1105 or 316-529-4453.

HeavenSent Memorials

Headstones Benches Ledgers Vases Cameos Final Dates

Kim Cary • [email protected]

Active AgingProof Approval

Please check your ad carefully and check off the applicable boxes and initial to indicate your acceptance. An e-mail confirmation is fine if no

changes needed.____ Check offer____ Check name, address, phone____ Check expiration dates____ Proof Satisfactory (no changes)__________ Advertiser initials

You can fax your approval or corrections to us at 946-9180

or call Becky at 942-5385E-mail acceptance to your ad rep or

[email protected]

HeavenSent MemorialsPersonally designed

headstones from $300

Kim Cary • [email protected]


Let’s Go

F PERSONALS CONT FLady in her 70s looking for a sincere friend for fun activities around town. Call 316-390-4057 and lets get to know each other.



Them

e:

* A

MER

ICA

N A

UTH

ORS

Answers on page 17

‘I only drive American cars’By Bill Stout

After many years in the car busi-ness one of the strangest objections I still hear to buying a car is also one of my personal favorites. This statement is usually made by someone born prior to 1960: “I only drive American cars.”

The reason I find it comical is that most of these customers have a preset notion of what an “American” car is, but typically they are incorrect.

For decades, the auto industry was dominated by The Big 3: Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. Nearly all of their production was done in Detroit.

In the 1980s, the Japanese car market got stronger in the U.S. Japan’s Big 3 -- Nissan, Honda and Toyota, started moving their production lines

into the U.S.Unlike the domestics, these Asian

companies found that non-union labor was to their benefit. By building cars here and using cheaper labor costs without inflated retirement the Japa-nese brands were able to build a better quality product at a lower price. The domestic brands were forced to make major changes to be competitive.

In today’s economy everything is a global market, but the auto industry remains as a place where consumers still think they have to have “an Amer-ican car.” The truth is that most so-called American cars are not built here. Most are built in Mexico and Canada, while the bulk of many “imports” are actually built in the USA.

So how do you know where your car, or the car you’re thinking of buy-ing, was assembled? Simple. Look at the VIN number. The first digit or let-ter of the VIN on a car tells its country of assembly.

1, 4 and 5 – USA; 2 – Canada; 3 – Mexico; 6 – Australia; F – France; J – Japan; K – Korea; S – England; W – Germany; Y – Sweden; and Z – Italy.

The point is don’t be too quick to think that just because your dad’s 1957 T-Bird was made in the USA, that the Ford you’re looking at, or driving today, was too.

Contact Bill Stout [email protected]

Courtesy photoRead Grandpa's story on page 9


ACROSS1. *Science fiction author Asimov6. Baby's apron9. Arctic floater13. Mexican revolu-tionary14. Victorian, e.g.15. Teeny-_____16. Worry or cause anxiety17. *Bradbury of "The Martian Chronicles" fame18. Perform on a dais19. *"The Call of the Wild" author21. *"A Good Man Is Hard to Find" author23. Andrew Cuomo's title, for short24. Angler's decoy25. Refuse to comply28. Late Scalia's garb30. Type of coat35. Dwarf buffalo37. Vietnam's neigh-bor39. Rosetta Stone, e.g.40. Negatively charged particle41. External

43. Skater's jump44. Bert's best friend46. "____ Mia!"47. Confident answer48. Old time play-ground staple50. Reduced Instruc-tion Set Computer52. Limit, to some53. *"Ten Days That Shook the World" author55. CafÈ alternative57. *"Go Tell It on the Mountain" author61. *"The Execution-er's Song" author64. Greeting from Don Ho65. Give it a go67. Gigantic wrestlers69. Kick back70. Longest division of time71. *Wharton of "The Age of Innocence" fame72. Auction off73. DNA transmitter74. River in Hades

DOWN1. I have2. Outer layer of Earth's crust3. Kind of sax4. *James Patter-son's "____ Came a Spider"5. Open book?6. Capital of Swit-zerland7. Retirement invest-ment8. Louisiana swamp9. *Woodrow Wilson Rawls' "Where the Red ____ Grows"10. Meat quality11. Upon12. Observer15. Woman's suitors20. Convex molding22. Tube in old TV24. Jane Fonda's 1980s garb25. *"The Turn of the Screw" author26. Habituate27. Trailblazer Daniel29. *Oz Creator31. Greek H's32. Connection in a series

33. Court employee34. *"Roots: The Saga of an American Family" author36. Short for Anis-ette38. Big rig42. Haile Selassie's disciple45. Canal junk49. Yellow river tributary51. Michelangelo's tool54. Come in56. Dodge57. Criminal's barrier58. Away from wind59. Bum around60. Lentil soup61. Tropical Asian starlings62. Do like exhaust pipe63. *"Portnoy's Com-plaint" author66. Weasley of "Har-ry Potter"68. Pronoun for George Eliot




Via Christi 50+ Lunch & LearnExperiencing joint pain?

Thursday, April 21 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Doors open at 10:45 a.m., program begins at 11:30 a.m.

Botanica: The Wichita Gardens 701 N. Amidon, Wichita, Kansas

Cost: FREE for Via Christi 50+ members $5 (cash or check) for all others 50 and over

Registration is required:Call Via Christi at 689.5700 by noon, April 18.Lunch will be served. Space is limited.

...because your life matters

Check your coverage, preparation for bad weatherBy Ken Selzer

Whether you are an ardent weather watcher or a casual sky gazer, it’s time for Kansans to begin preparing for any potential severe weather this spring.

Spring is when many of our state’s residents begin watching the skies for potential weather problems. And it’s a good time to check your insurance pol-icies on personal property to make sure you have the coverage and information you need.

If 2015 is any indicator, Kansans need to be ready. The National Weather Service says there were 126 tornadoes in the state last year, 26 more than the 10-year average. Fortunately, only 11 of those tornadoes were rated strong.

But twisters are only part of our potential weather problems. Statistics at the Kansas Insurance Department (KID) have shown through the years that during spring and summer there is hardly a day when hail damage is not reported somewhere in the state.

Factor in the ever-present wind, and our citizens contend with weather problems almost daily from March through August — and sometimes beyond.

Our staff has come up with a checklist of questions and statements that consumers and their insurance agents can review for determining whether your insurance is ready for spring weather-related events.

Questions to ask yourselfDo you have the right homeowners

or renters insurance? Do you know what your policy covers? Is the amount of coverage adequate? Does it cover

new additions or recent remodeling? Check all limits, including cov-

erage for contents. Keep your agent’s name and number available and easy to find, and periodically discuss coverage options with him or her.

Policy coverage exclusionsNot all policies cover water damage,

including flood and surface damage, whether driven by wind or not; backup of sewer or drains; and sump pump failure. These are the most common exclusions. Riders for these situations may be available to add to your exist-ing policy.

Also, check your auto policy. Com-prehensive coverage (other than colli-sion) usually pays if damage is caused by wind, hail and/or flood.

Personal property inventoryKID can provide you with a Person-

al Home Inventory booklet to help you list the contents of your home. Go online to www.ksinsurance.org under “Finding a Publication” to print off a personal copy.

You also can download the MyHomeScr.APP.book application for your smartphone from the National Association of Insurance Commission-ers.

Keep a hard copy of your invento-ry, sales receipts and video or photo-graphs of your personal property in a secure place outside of your home.

Storm recovery If you suffer loss or damage be-

cause of severe weather damage, follow these tips:

• Contact your agent and/or insur-ance company immediately.

• Keep a record of conversations with your agent or company. Write down the date and time, the person’s name and a summary of the call.

• Make a list of all damaged prop-erty and take photographs/video of it.

• Get instructions from your com-pany’s adjuster before calling anyone to repair or replace damaged property. Your insurer’s visual inspection of your loss may be required before claims are paid.

• Keep a list of all damaged prop-erty with the date, price and place of purchase for the adjuster. Make a copy of the list and all insurance forms you fill out for your own records.

Claim settlement If damage from a significant

weather event occurs, adjusters will handle the largest losses first, but they should work to handle all claims as quickly as possible. Remember the following:

• Be present when your adjuster inspects your property.

• Insurance companies will have their own company or hired adjusters

who should have appropriate employee identification. Be leery of any public adjuster who would charge you a per-centage of your claim amount. Public adjusters in Kansas are not permitted to adjust personal homeowner losses.

• Beware of questionable or unfa-miliar contractors in obtaining repair estimates. If possible, get more than one written estimate, and hire only local, reputable contractors to make the repairs once you get a written settle-ment from your insurance company.

• If you experience problems with your adjustment, you may file a written complaint with KID for assistance.

Help if you need itKID has formed a department Ca-

tastrophe Team that will be at affected locations following very severe weather events.

But for assistance at any time, call the KID Consumer Assistance Hot-line, 800-432-2484.

Ken Selzer is Kansas’ Commissioner of Insurance.



Smooth, lower-fat hummus high on classic flavor

The night before, put chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with twice their volume in cold water. Soak overnight. The next day, drain the chickpeas. Place a medium saucepan over high heat and add the chickpeas and baking soda. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the 6 cups water and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam and skin that floats to the surface. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. When done, they will break up easily when pressed between your thumb and finger and be almost, but not quite, mushy. Drain the chickpeas. You should have about 3 1/4 cups. Place in blender and process until you get a stiff paste. With the machine still running, add tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Finally, drizzle in ice water and mix for about five minutes, until smooth and creamy. Transfer hummus to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rest at least 30 minutes. If not using immediately, refrigerate. Take out of refrigerator at least 30 minutes prior to serving. If desire, top with layer of olive oil and garnish with paprika. Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables or in a sandwich.

1 C dried chickpeas1 tsp baking soda6 C water1 C tahini (light roast if available)1/2 C freshly squeezed lemon juice2-4 garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 to 3/4 C ice water, or more de-pending on desired consistencySalt1 tsp ground cuminGood quality olive oil (optional)

Smooth as Silk Hummus

By Joe StumpeHow serious is Vicki Mork about

creating perfectly smooth hummus? She once followed a recipe that called for peeling each chickpea after it was cooked.

"I did it, and it was miserable and it didn't give the desired results," Mork recalls.

So it was back to the drawing board — or rather the Internet — where she found the technique used in the accompanying recipe.

It requires a little more effort, she admits, but the result is hummus with-out a hint of the graininess that some versions of the classic Mediterranean dip suffer from.

It also contains fewer calories and

fat grams than traditional hummus, since it uses very little olive oil. Don't worry, just a little drizzled over the top delivers the customary flavor.

Mork has been cooking since high school — she still has her 1967 edition of the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook — and hasn't tired of find-ing better ways to do it.

After earning a degree in art his-tory from Wichita State University, and later a master’s degree in public administration, Mork worked for the state and also directed the nonprofit Medical Service Bureau, which helps people pay for medication and vision care.

Retired from the Kansas Com-mission of Peace Officers' Standards

and Training since 2014, she's putting her knowledge of art to good use as a docent for the Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU.

She describes herself as a "maniac sew-er" with a sunny back room set aside for that purpose and handmade curtains and pillows brightening her home. She also sells some of her handiwork.

A lot of Wichitans know her son, Justin, who cut quite a swath through Wichita's hospitality industry before departing for Austin, where's he doing the same.

She recently returned from a visit there, raving about the produce in the farmers markets and upscale restaurant where Justin works.

In her own kitchen, Mork enjoys cooking for her book club and baking birthday cakes for friends.

She tries to eat meatless meals frequently and says hummus "certainly fits that diet." In addition to serving it as a dip, it can be stuffed into a pita pocket with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and lettuce to make a great handheld meal -- "like when I take a picnic to Symphony in the Flint Hills."

Photo by Joe StumpeVicki Mork shows off her classic hummus.

Know a good cook who’d like to be featured in the active age? Contact Joe Stumpe at [email protected].


Shepherd’s Crossing Independent Living on the Catholic Life Campus

Enjoy the best of retirement living! Spacious two bedroom patio homes Maintenance free living Culture of successful aging Easy access to shopping, dining,

and supportive services Quiet country setting with scenic

views and walk paths Greater comfort and privacy than

apartment living Your choice of stylish interior finishes

New Community Center opening in June

Lakeview dining room Wellness opportunities Private dining and meeting spaces Call Jennifer at (316)771-6593 to

schedule your personalized tour today and start living the good life at

Shepherd’s Crossing! Shepherd’s Crossing and Catholic Care Center

are a joint venture between the Catholic Diocese of Wichita and Via Christi




LIVE AT THE HISTORIC ORPHEUM THEATRE

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 8 P.M.TIckets AT select-a-Seat:

855.755.7328, selectaseat.com,INTRUST BAnk arena box office WICHITAORPHEUM.COM

We have unbeatable amenities including maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, a safe community

and a fitness center all at NO ADDITIONAL COST

or buy-in requirements! For ages 55 and older.

WE’RE OFFERING OUR BEST DEAL EVER! Sign an Independent Living Rental contract before May 31, 2016

to receive the 50/50/50 offer.

200 SW 14th St Newton, Ks

For more information call Ericia at

316-283-4770 ext 1103 or visit

www.asbury-park.org Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer



April 2016

Documents

Transcript of April 2016