Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
April 2016
The late Karl Faidley, left, and a friend volunteering at the tournament.
Long-time supporter, friend to be honored Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor recently lost a longtime friend and supporter with the passing of Karl Faidley. Karl had served many years on the manor’s Advisory Board and on the committee that planned the annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic to benefit the Good Samaritan program, said Sarah Griggs, executive director of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. And his dedication was felt in countless other ways. “He was such a strong supporter of our mission here at Presbyterian Manor and he believed in that. Presbyterian Manor was blessed to have him as a supporter,” Griggs said. Karl died Feb. 17. Last month, the golf tournament committee elected to rename the popular ball drop in FAIDLEY, continued on page 3
Golfers at the 2015 Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic await their turn to tee off.
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Organizers hope to set new tournament milestone The 22nd annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic benefiting the Good Samaritan Program at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor will be May 7 at Great Life Golf and Fitness in Arkansas City. Tournament organizer Stacy Pike said she hopes to reach a new milestone this year: registering 100 golfers for the event. “One hundred is always my goal,” said Pike, who is administrative services director for Presbyterian Manor. “I would love to get over 100. The closest we’ve ever come is 98.” Last year, 96 golfers helped raised more than $19,000 for the Good Samaritan Program at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. The program supports residents who have exhausted their financial resources through no fault of their own and makes it possible for residents to continue to live at the campus. One in four residents living in Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s assisted living and health care neighborhoods are supported in some GOLF CLASSIC, continued on page 3