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News and information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools

The Wichita Public Schools’ has named the recipients of the 2010 Distinguished Classroom Teacher

Award.

•MeganVicin,kindergartenteacher at Kensler Elementary – New Teacher,Elementarycategory •TheresaBlunt,7th grade mathteacheratTruesdellMiddleSchool–NewTeacher,Secondarycategory •ShannonAndres,kindergartenteacheratAdamsElementary – Primary Teacher (Pre-K through 2) category •AndrewGonzalez,3rd grade teacher at Allen Elementary – Intermediate(3through5)category •CindySiemens,LanguageArtsteacheratRobinsonMiddleSchool–MiddleSchoolcategory •StephanieChippeaux,mathteacher at South High School – High School category

•KimA.Morrissey,P.E.teacheratDodgeLiteracyMagnet–Support teacher category MeganVicinandTheresaBluntwillrepresent the district for the Kansas HorizonAwardcompetition,whichrecognizesoutstandingfirst-yearteachers. Cindy Siemens and Kim Morrisseywillrepresentthedistrictforthe prestigious Kansas Teacher of the Year award. The Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards program honors outstanding teachers who affect the quality of education in the Wichita Public Schools.Peers,buildingadministratorsor parents have nominated each of the recipients. A committee consisting ofprincipals,assistantprincipals,teachers,supportstaff,theassistantsuperintendentsofelementary,middleand high schools and a member of the United Teachers of Wichita selects the finalrecipients.

Frontrowfromleft:ShannonAndres,MeganVicin,KimMorrisseyandStephanieChippeauxBackrow:TheresaBlunt,AndrewGonzalez,CindySiemens

District honors Distinguished Classroom Teachers

Horace Mann receives national award

HoraceMannDualLanguageMagnetwasrecognizedasa high-performing school with

theNationalExcellenceinUrbanEducationAward.HoraceMannwasone of thirteen schools in the country to be selected by San Diego State University’s National Center for Urban School Transformation. The award is given to schools that have high test scores,littleornoachievementgaps,a large number of students from low-incomefamilies,highattendanceand low discipline problems. A team of evaluators also came to Horace Manntoobservewhatstudentswerelearning and how teachers delivered the lessons.“It was nice to have educators from otherareasofthecountrysay,‘Wow!Lookatwhatyoudotoeducatestudents’,”saidKenJantz,principalatHoraceMann.

Theschoolreceiveda$1,000awardand complementary travel and registrationtoaMayconferencewhere staff will give a presentation abouteducationstrategiesthatworkatHoraceMann.

One of the evaluators who came to HoraceMannisaleaderinduallanguageprogramsandJantzsaidheislookingforwardtolearningnewstrategies from her.

Photocaption:HoraceMannstudentsworktogetheronamathassignment.


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If you’re having a baby at Wesley MedicalCenterinthenearfuture,be prepared for an adorable new feature that has been added to the experience.

It'scalledBabyBloomPhotographyand it is a locally-owned and operated photography business that offers an inspiredtakeonnewbornphotography.

Gonearethedaysofplainbabymugshots,BabyBloomPhotographyhas a new way of doing things. ChristyProcell,alocalprofessionalphotographerwhofoundedBabyBloomPhotographyin2009,hasgathered photographers to offer mothers a ramped-up version of hospital mug shots.

Wesley newborns and mothers are treated to a full-service photo shoot rightinthehospitalroom.Don'tworry,though,thebackdrops,adorablehatsandblanketsresemblenothingofthe

typical hospital setting.

Procell,whoisalsotheownerofTreasuredMomentsPhotographyinWichita,wasreadytostepbackabitfromthecrazyscheduleofshootingaweddingortwoeveryweekend.So she decided to pursue new photography options.

“I wanted more time to be home with myfamily,”saidProcell.“Mydadalwaystoldmetolookforopportunitiesand this one seemed to be a perfect fit.”

After months of arranging details and planning,BabyBloomPhotographywas born.

The morning after a baby is delivered atWesleyMedicalCenterorattheWesleyBirthcareCenter,themotherschedules a photo session with a professional photographer. Wesley offers this studio-quality photo session

asaperktoitspatientsandthereisnopurchase required.

“Godgivesusthistalentforphotography and we are honored to beabletopassitalongtofamilies,”said Procell.

TheBabyBloomphotographercometothenewmother'sroomandgettoworkcreatingbeautifulmemoriesofthenewborn and family members.

“Firstthingwedowhenwewalkintotheroomiswecrankuptheheat,”saidProcell.“Wedon'twantthebabymadattheworldrightaway.”

Withawarm,cozyatmosphereinplace,thephotographerusesvariousbackdropsandpropsandmakesuse of hospital room furnishings for the shoot. There is always a barrier betweenthepropandthenewborn,addsProcell,topreventthespreadofany germs from one baby to another.

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“We provide a true studio session tocapturethenewbornessence,”said Procell. “We can incorporate parents,siblings,weshootlittlefeet,littlehands,close-ups,etc.It'snothinglikethetypicalhospitalphoto.”

Theentiresessiontakesabout45minutes and the mother and family are able to view the photos at the end of the session right in the room.

Therearephotopackagesandbabyannouncements available as well as ajewelrylineandpursesthatcanbe ordered with photos on them.

Thebestvalue,Procelladded,isaCD with all of the images from the session that can be purchased for justover$100.

“You'dpayatleastthatforsittingfeeataprofessionalstudio,”saidProcell.

There is a photo editor on staff who colorcorrects,crops,designscardsand does all of the editing required for the photographers. CDs and photographs are delivered in approximately7to10businessdays.

“Eachdayoflifeissoprecious,”said Procell. “Regardless of what lifebrings,thosefamilieswillhavethesekeepsakes,theycaptureamoment that you can never have back.”

ThereisanothersideofBabyBloomPhotographyaswell,thenon-profitsidethatdoesbereavement photography for Wesley.

ABabyBloomphotographerisoncall24hoursadayinthecaseofan infant loss at Wesley.

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Duringherfirstyearasprincipalat Harry Street Elementary SchoolinWichita,StacieMeyerfeltlikeherofficewas

a revolving door with one child after another being sent to her for discipline.

Nowinherthirdyearintheposition,Meyerstepsintoschooleachmorningand welcomes a completely different rolethesedays.It'sonesheismuchmoreexcitedabout.

“Our goal is to allow students to own theirbehavior,toberesponsibleforit,”saidMeyer.“Testscoreshaverisenandthe environment is better. I believe it hasalottodowithkidsstayingintheclassroom,notdownherewaitinginlinetoseemeeveryday.”

Howdidtheydoit?Meyerandherstaffwentthroughanextensiveprocess,narrowingdownand researching several discipline programs before adopting a program called Effective School Discipline two years ago.

It'saprogramthatseveralWichita-areaschools and schools across the country areusingandseeingamazingresults.

The program’s beginningsEffective School Discipline’s statistical data of results is impressive: Increased testscores,officereferralsdroppingby70%,greaterstaffsatisfactionandmore parents on board.

Butit’sthepersonalexperienceofadministrators and teachers who sing the praises of Effective School Discipline that have made this program grow from a concept to a growing success story.

LarryThompson,principalatHesstonHighSchoolinHesston,Kansasandhis wife Angela are the developers of Effective School Discipline. Thompson hasavastbackgroundwithat-riskkidsandthisprogramwasdevelopedwhile serving as principal at Newton’s UnitedMethodistYouthvilleschoolforkidswhohavebehavioralorotherproblems.

Afteryearsineducation,includingtimespentteachingspecialeducation,Thompson accepted the position ofprincipalatUnitedMethodistYouthville.

Theschoolwasinbadshape,havinggonethroughfiveprincipalsinoneschoolyear,andafterexperiencingfrequentpolicevisits,lowachievementand teacher retention. Thompson was determined to turn the school around fromtheinsideout,startingwiththeteachers.

“Ibelieveschoolshavemoreinfluencethan they give themselves credit for. I will not give into the notion that televisionviolence,gaming,andfamiliesthatarenotinvolvedcankeepusfrombeingsuccessfulwithkids.”Wehavekidsasacaptiveaudiencefor seven hours a day. With the right plan in place we can have great influenceonourstudentsandIstillbelieve we can win out over television and other issues they struggle with.The teachers in both Youthville and Hesstonlovedkids,workedhardand

local teachers and administrators are embracing a discipline

program that is reforming

the climate of their schools.

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were good teachers before I got there.Nowtheyjusthadtherightplan that created the culture they wantedtoworkin.

“Therightplan,intherighthandscreatesamazingresults.Ourgoalistoget this plan into the schools with good leadersandtheresultswillspeakforthemselves.

“I believe when teachers learn a process they can be consistent intheir building. The time they have with kidsbecomesmoreproductive,”saidThompson. “I believe we can model somethingtokidsdayinanddayout.Wehavethesekidssevenhoursadayandifwedoourbestjobofteachingandinfluencingthem,thenwecanbeone of the most stable aspects of their lives.”

Hewasworkinginaschoolwherethe worst consequence had already beengiven,thekidshadalreadybeenkickedoutoftheirschools,someevenfrom their homes. No consequence within the school was going to be a threat. The philosophy of a “bigger paddle”wouldnotworkwiththesestudents.Manyhadalreadygivenupon themselves.

Thompsonmovedhisthinkingbeyondnegative consequences and getting to the heart of the matter. Focus less on requiring mindless obedience and moreonexpectingresponsibility.Creatinga“system”thatrequiresresponsibilityandnotjustobedienceisanewapproach.Mostschoolsare still built on an obedience styled model.Thenweareangrywithkidswhen they do not act responsible.

Byexpectingstudentstoberesponsiblefor their choices and training teachers tomodelonlypositivebehaviors,Thompson created what would eventually become Effective School Discipline. It provided teachers and staffwiththeskillsneededtohelpthestudents thrive.

Thompson and his staff saw dramatic results. His school went from having nearly no computers or other technology because the students would destroythem,towithinacoupleofyearsbeinghonoredbyGov.BillGravesasoneoftheTop15schools

for their use of technology in Kansas.

The basicsAs Youthville’s students began returningtotheirschools,teachersandadministrators noticed the difference and began contacting Thompson for information on what he had done to turn them around.

Thompson’s system began to grow in popularity and since then he and his wife,Angela,akindergartenteacher,developed the details of the program and have put together a team of trainers who offer consulting services for schools.

ScottBacon,principalofBlueValleyHighSchoolinStilwell,Kan.,saidheand his staff agree that the training is one of the most valuable and relevantexperiencestheyhavehad.Consequently,thenumberofdisciplinereferralstheschoolsawduringthefirstsemester of this school year was the lowest it has ever been.

“Fewofusintheeducationfieldhaveever been trained on how to confront astudentverbally,”saidBacon.“Yetwe deal with students on a daily basis. Those who have been trained in the Give‘EmFivemethodhaveamuchgreatersenseofconfidencethattheyhave a strategy that will help them confront a student in a positive and productivemanner.”

Give‘emFiveandtheimportance of refocusThe program is a training for teachers to help create a system where everyone knowstheirpart.Onepieceoftheprogramiscalled“Give’emFive”.This is a process where teachers learntouse5themestohelpguidetheirconversationswithkids.The5themesarenotascript,butawaytohelp teachers navigate those tough conversations that happen with students. The conversations need to sound natural and authentic or teachers will not want to use them. This is why in the training teachers develop their ownbookwhichhastheirwordsandphrases plugged into the themes.

Teacherslearntoworkwiththedifferent levels of student compliance and begin to develop consistent tolerances in their classrooms and the school.

The refocus mats that are used in many elementary schools are a great exampleofchangingaschoolsphilosophy from the old obedience model,tothenewresponsibilitymode.Teachersusedtosay,”gositover there until I tell you that you can

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Refocus Mats used in the process of Give ‘Em Five, a segment of the

Effective School Discipline Program

getup”.Theteachercontrolledthetime. The refocus mats process is very different in theory. There are three refocus mats in a classroom. Usually used in the K-2 grade level. When a childishavingdifficultyworkingwiththe teacher the teacher encourages themtotakeadvantageofsomerefocus time. Children learn this is not anegativething,butawaytohelpthemgetthingsfixedandnothaveto be in trouble. The three mats are Red,YellowandBluewithpicturesonthem to help the young non readers. If students sits on the red mat they are signaling they are upset and need to be left alone. When they move to theyellowmattheyarenowthinking

of solutions and when they arrive at the blue mat they are signaling to the teacher they have a solution for what happened and are ready to share it with the teacher.BreakingdownbehaviorTheprogramalsobreaksdownthedifferent types of students that will be seen in any given school.

Kid1:Realizeshehasmadeamistakeandacknowledgesitwhenaddressed.Hedoesnotfightit.

Kid 2: Starts to challenge the teacher whenheisapproachedaboutmakingamistake.Hemaysaythatotherkids

do it all the time. He argues with the teacher.

Kid3:Aftertryingeverything,stillwillnotcooperate.Theyhavetobeaskedto leave the classroom.

Interestingly,Thompsonsaidateachtraining,theyofferseveralroleplaysituations.Attheendofthescenario,all of the teachers and administrators in attendanceareaskedtoholduptheirhand with a card identifying if the child inthescenariowasaKid1,2,or3.Ineverytrainingsession,therewillbeamixofanswers.

“Itjustshowshowinconsistentwe’rebeinginschools,”saidThompson.“Even the best teachers don’t always knowhowtodealwiththesituationsthey’reputinwhileworkingintheclassroom.”

Notjustfor‘problem’schoolsAftersixyearsintheposition,ThompsonleftYouthville,takingthejobas principal at Hesston High School.

“Peoplealwaysaskedme,whataboutaregularschool?”saidThompson.“WhenItookthejobatHesstonpeoplethought,Hesstonisareallyniceschool,itdoesn’thavethosekindsofproblems.No,itdoesn’t,buttheprogramwillworkwithallkids.Itteachesthemtobestrongerleadersandtreateachotherbetter,workbetter,givebettereffortintheclassroom.”

His new staff embraced the program andofficereferralsdroppedbyninetypercent in the second year and have maintained in the seven years Thompson has been in Hesston. The school also has hit the goal of one hundred-percentproficiencyonstatereadingtests,afeatthatisnearlyunmatchedinanother4Aschool.

HeatherEubankwalkedintoasimilarsituationwhenshetookoverasprincipal at Hyde International Studies/CommunicationsMagnetElementaryinWichita two years ago.

There were no severe behavioral issues,Eubanksaid,butshechosetoadopt the program as a way to foster leadership and further the positive trend she was already seeing in her school.


“Itcomesdowntothis.Wejustwantto get the right tools in the right hands so that we can help schools achieve amazingresults,”addedThompson.

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“It’s in line with my philosophy that everybody deserves to be treated with dignity,”saidEubank.“Noteachersetsouttoembarrassormakeastudentfeelbad,theseteacherslovethesekids.Butsometimeswereacttosituations,weget the parent voice going and that’s notwhattheyneedfromus.”

Eubanksaidsheisproudtobeapartofaschoolclimatewherekidswanttobepresent,wanttolearnandarevalued.

“Students are taught from the beginning totalkthroughtheirissues,”saidEubank.“Wehelpthemunderstandandbegintothink,howamIgoingto solve it so that it doesn’t happen again.”

Theresponsibilitythatisinternalizedisthekey,sheadded.

“There is such responsibility built into thisprogram,”saidEubank.“Kidswillstart being responsible when we allow them to be responsible. In this program theyrealizeveryquicklythattheycan’tgetoutoftheirresponsibilities.”


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Whether entering Landreth TeamDentistry for a routine cleaning, cosmeticprocedures, yourchild's first dental

visitoranythinginbetween,expectanexperience in personal, professionalcare

Dr.WillBakerandhisteamhavecreatedan environment that is welcoming and friendly and leaves the patient with a refreshed feeling after each dental visit.

The detail-focused practice pairs its emphasis on comfort and communication with high-quality technology and a dentist whoisdedicatedtomakinghimselfthebest he can be for his patients.

Patient-first philosophy

As a new patient at Landreth TeamDentistry—4620E.Douglas,oneblockwest of the intersection of Douglas and Oliver—don’texpect towalk in to thefirstappointmentandberusheddirectlyto the dental chair.

ThecentralphilosophyofLandrethTeamDentistryisputthepatientfirst.Thefirstway to do that is by talking with thepatient before performing any work,even a routine cleaning.

“A lot of peoplewho come in, whenthey lay in the chair it’s a guard for them, especially if they’ve had a badexperienceinthepast,”saidDr.Baker.

Each new patient speaks with New-Patient Coordinator and Dental Hygienist Natalie Eastman before heading to an examroom.

“We sit down with each new patient andtalkwiththem,listentothemabouttheirpastexperiences,whattheirwantsare and what their needs are,” saidNatalie.

In a non-clinical setting, Nataliediscussesthepatient’sexpectationsandis able to establish a relationship with thepatient,allbeforeevensitting inadental chair.

If necessary, during later exams and

procedures,theteamisabletoputthisknowledge into practice and help thepatient to receive the best possible care in the most comfortable conditions.

“Becausewefindouttheirneedsearlyon, thepatientsdon’tevenrealize thatwe’re using these special considerations when we’re treating them,” saidNatalie, who has been with LandrethTeam Dentistry for 22 years. “That’s just something we’re able to put intopracticebecausewe spokewith themabouttheirneeds.”

Dr. Baker and his staff continue toexploremanyoptionstoprovidepatientsof all ages with the most comfortable dental visit.

Sedation dental services are available for adults and children who are especially apprehensive or require extensivework.AsanaddedmeasureofcomfortDr.Bakerusesastrongtopicalnumbing agent before administering any anesthetic.

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An educated, community-conscious team

LandrethTeamDentistrywasestablishedin1967byDr.EstelLandreth.FouryearsagoDr.BakerjoinedthepracticetolearnfromtheexperiencedDr.Landreth.

“Dr.Landrethismymentorandreallyisthe best around to teach me everything I need to know,” said Dr. Baker. “Ididn’t want to come out of dental school and just go from there. I havelearnedvaluableskillsandknowledgebyjoininghimandnowtakingoverhispractice.”

In addition to choosing mentors who are the strongest in their fields, Dr.Bakeremphasizescontinuingeducationfor both himself and his team as an important part of serving his patients.

“Dentistry can be boring if all you do day-in and day-out is clean teeth and fill cavities,” said Dr. Baker. “I find itrefreshing to continuously be learning more and finding newand innovativeways to offer my patients the best possible treatments and solutions to their dentalneeds.”

Dr. Baker takes many continuingeducation hours each year that go above and beyond the requirements bythestate.Heandhisteamalsotakepart in team-building education that furthers their abilities to help patients feel comfortable during visits.

“When you’re building a home you needagoodfloorplan,agoodbuilder,a good interior decorator to end with the best home,” saidNatalie. “It’s thesame for a good dentist. You need a goodsupportteam,ahigh-qualitylab,all of these things prior to starting the actual treatments so we’re able to have thebestoutcome.”

Theofficealso hasbondedby takingpart in numerous community projectseither by donating time or services. Rather than Christmas parties in recent years, the team has given back byvisiting and donating to patients at a local hospital.

The team also is involved in school dental checks, Special Olympicschecks,anddonatesservicestoseveral

local charities. Dr. Baker has visitednumerous area middle schools to do a MethMouthpresentationthathehopescanmakeanimpactandpreventfutureissues as well.

As one of the area’s leading dentists inthecosmeticfield,Dr.Bakerrecentlycompleted his second transformation donation for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s, “Give Backa Smile,” program that providescomplimentary dentistry for survivors of domestic abuse.

Team up with dental professionals who care.Dr.Bakerandhisfriendlystaffwillgooutoftheirwaytokeepyouhealthyand comfortable.

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At Wichita Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Michael Iseman and his team have created an atmosphere that is professional yet as kid-

friendly as they come.

Picture how your child's reaction to the dentist might differ with televisions at each dental chair, video games and toys available and a staff that caters to kids each and every day. That's just what you're in for when your child goes for a visit to Wichita Pediatric Dentistry.

“As a pediatric office, we focus our

attention exclusively on children and young people, therefore we're more comfortable dealing with kids and their issues,” said Dr. Iseman, better known around the office as Dr. Mike. “We want an environment that is relaxed for parents and kids, where visits are enjoyed--not just endured.”

Dr. Iseman, a Wichita native and Wichita State grad, earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2002 then completed a two-year pediatric-specialized

residency program in Omaha.

By voluntarily completing additional requirements, Dr. Iseman became one of only a handful of dentists in Kansas who is a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

“The extra training I've had has helped me be more knowledgeable in dealing with kids' psychology as well as the unique needs they have with their teeth,” said Dr. Iseman. “And because we work with kids each and every day, we are more comfortable doing it.”

Dr. Iseman, who formed Wichita Pediatric Dentistry in 2005, is married and has four children. As a parent himself, he understands how important it is to be accommodating to parents and comforting to the patient at the same time.

Parents are able to make use the free Wi-Fi connection and take advantage of the Starbucks Coffee machine during their visit. In addition, they are free to accompany their child during appointments if they feel more comfortable doing so.

“We have nothing to hide,” said Dr. Iseman. “If parents feel more comfortable being beside their child as we clean or fix their teeth, we're happy to welcome them.”

Dr. Iseman also realizes that some children, regardless of surroundings, may be especially anxious of dental visits. Complete sedation is available for children needing extensive dental work performed. This service is administered by a CRNA and is often covered by insurance.

“Working with children and young people every day makes us more comfortable and allows us flexibility in dealing with each patient's needs,” said Dr. Iseman.

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Dr. Eric Farmer offers his patients a modern, high-technology dental office with the best equipment available and continuously

improves upon his skills to provide the best possible care.

But the technology isn't the only thing that makes his practice great. His friendly approach to his patients and good relationships with his experienced team make his practice stand out in the dental field.

“I enjoy meeting the new people that come into the office and forming relationships with them,” said Dr. Farmer. “In terms of my staff, I truly enjoy each and every one of them and despite being the boss, I consider all of them friends. The chemistry that we have as a staff is exceptional and it really sets the tone for how we treat people.”

Dr. Farmer, whose office focuses on family and cosmetic dentistry, has been practicing for 19 years. The combined dental experience in his office is over 100 years.

“As an office we are really family friendly,” said Dr. Farmer. “Most of us have kids of varying ages and have experienced the challenges that come with kids of all ages, 3 to 103.”

The office is equipped with televisions at each dental chair to help the time pass quickly for kids who may be apprehensive about the visit. The screens also are a valuable tool to show patients dental videos or their personal x-rays.

Dr. Farmer enjoys learning new and exciting aspects of the dental field.

This thirst for knowledge helps him to continue to improve his skills and get better each day.

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

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

That's why Drs. Justin Trimmell and Paul Anders of Trimmell and Anders Orthodontics are trying to make it as comfortable as possible.

Dr. Trimmell, a Hutchinson native, opened the practice six years ago with east and west side offices to provide convenience to his patients. The offices are open 5 days a week from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Dr. Anders, a Wichita native, joined the practice in 2009 and “is a perfect fit,” said Trimmell.

With the latest and greatest technology and a team that is focused on providing the best care, patients are well taken care of from the first appointment to the final one.

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

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

And to make it even easier to know your child's needs, consultations with Trimmell and Anders are free.

“You can call and schedule a consultation at any time,” said Trimmell. “You don't need a referral from a dentist.”

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

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

benefits and how to maximize those.”

Aside from early treatment issues, 10 to 12 years of age is a good age to come in, said Trimmell.

Outside of the best technology available, the friendly staff strives to stay on time. While waiting on family members to finish exams or treatments, there is an area for children to play, coffee available and television.

“We try to make it as comfortable as possible,” said Trimmell. “And we make sure patients are familiar with each person in the office so they know who to talk with about financial questions or treatment questions or anything else.”

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You want to retirecomfortably whenthe time comes.You also want to

help your child go to college. So how doyou juggle the two? The truth is, savingfor your retirement and your child’s edu-cation at the same time can be a chal-lenge. But take heart—you may be able toreach both goals if you make some smartchoices now.

Know what your financial needs are.The first step is to determine what yourfinancial needs are for each goal.

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For College:How many years until your childstarts college? How many children?Private or Public? What’s the ex-pected cost?Will you cover 100% of the expensesor only a portion, such as 50%.Does your child have any special aca-demic, athletic or artistic skills that

could lead to a scholarship?Do you expect your child to qualifyfor financial aid?

Figure out what you can afford to put

aside each month. To do so, you’ll need

to prepare a detailed family budget thatlists all of your income and expenses.Once you’ve come up with a dollaramount to save, you’ll need to decide howto divvy up your funds.

Retirement takes priority. Though

college is certainly an important goal, youshould probably focus on your retirementif you have limited funds. With corporatepensions mostly a thing of the past, theburden is primarily on you to fund yourretirement. But if you wait too long,you’ll miss out on years of tax-deferredgrowth and compounding of your money.Remember, your child can always attendcollege by taking out loans (or maybe earnscholarships), but there’s no such thing as a

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If possible, save for your retirement

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Trees benefit the world in many ways. Do you know how? Take this quiz and find out.

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2) Trees reduce noise pollution. Fact or Fiction?

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Mr. Morton’s Idea In most areas, Arbor Day takes place

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The idea for Arbor Day came from J. Sterling Morton, a newspaper editor who lived in Nebraska and loved nature. Morton introduced Arbor Day to the public in 1872. His idea was a hit, and the first Arbor Day celebration took place in Nebraska on April 10, 1872.

In the years following, the celebration of Arbor Day spread. Today, hundreds of people in the United States and around the world observe the day and plant millions of trees.

Most trees fall into two groups: deciduous, which lose their leaves once a year, and evergreen, which keep their leaves year-round. There are several types of deciduous and evergreen trees. Do you know what they are? Fill in the blanks to name that tree.

Answers: 1) Oak, 2) Cypress, 3) Birch, 4) Hickory, 5) Juniper, 6) Elm, 7) Maple

3) Trees provide overhead shade. Fact or Fiction?

4) Trees protect the soil. Fact or Fiction?

5) Trees provide food and shelter for animals. Fact or Fiction?

6) Trees soften buildings. Fact or Fiction?

7) Trees clean the air. Fact or Fiction?

8) Trees bear fruit for people to eat. Fact or Fiction?

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10) Trees are used to make medicine. Fact or Fiction?

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