Salina Presbyterian Manor
Mary’s Musings By Mary Bridges, Chaplain MAY 2022
Salina Presbyterian Manor welcomes new HR director Tammy Lockhart says she “fell into” her human resources career — which is exactly where she needs to be. “I feel like it’s a calling,” she said. Tammy became the new director of human resources at Salina Presbyterian Manor in February after a 15-year career in the field.
Tammy Lockhart
Some of her responsibilities include posting jobs and recruiting new employees and serving as a sounding board for other members of the leadership team.
“My door is always open,” Tammy said. “I try to make it clear that I’m here for the employees at Presbyterian Manor.” Her first human resources job was at the Solomon Corporation, and Tammy still keeps in touch with the director who trained her. She went on to work as the human resources manager at a copper manufacturing plant in Tennessee. Tammy holds an associate’s degree in business management from Cleveland State Community College, and she is working toward her bachelor’s in business and human resource management. Part of the reason Tammy returned to Kansas is to be close to her family. At Presbyterian Manor, she says she’s growing in ways that are helping her both professionally and personally. “I’m learning a lot from the residents and staff,” she said. “It’s making me understand my mom’s situation a little better, coming here and listening to other people’s testimonials.” And although she doesn’t work directly with residents, Tammy sees and chats with them every day. “I was ready for a new environment and a new challenge, and I feel like I found it here,” she said. Tammy has two adult daughters. One lives in Olathe and the other is in
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I must confess that Memorial Day was never my favorite holiday. Growing up, my family made our annual trek to the cemetery to deliver fresh peonies from my mom’s garden. That evening, we’d go back to pick them up. As I grew older, I began to lose friends and family members — even our son. Visiting graves and offering remembrances still left me feeling sad and empty. However, my view on Memorial Day has changed. To illustrate that, I want to tell you about my friend Mary Ellen from Menomonee Falls, Wis. We became friends in 1999 while serving on a national women’s board. More importantly, we became prayer partners. Each day when I awoke, I visualized Mary Ellen on her treadmill, praying with me. Through 20 years, we prayed with each other through our ordinary days, through illnesses and the loss of loved ones. In the midst of the pandemic, Mary Ellen was diagnosed with cancer. Her final Christmas letter in 2019 ended with these words from scripture: “Be strong and of good courage. Be not frightened or dismayed. For your God is with
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OUR TEAM Executive Director Christian Gilbert cgilbert@pmma.org Director of Nursing, Health Care Amanda Dean adean@pmma.org Assisted Living Director of Nursing Amy Thompson athompson@pmma.org
you wherever you go” from Joshua 1:9 and “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” from John 14:27. In April 2020, I received word that she had died. That year, I felt that empty feeling on Memorial Day. I decided that I will always take my offering of remembrance to those who are no longer living, as I was raised to do. But then I will celebrate the people I dearly miss by reaching out to their loved ones to share the impact they had on my life. Last year, I sent a letter to Mary Ellen’s family telling them how blessed I was to have known her and how her memory continues to sustain me. I invite you to join me in memorializing your loved ones by writing or phoning their family and friends and sharing how they affected your life. It has become my favorite way to celebrate Memorial Day. To God be the glory. u
Director of Sales & Marketing Cathy Boos cboos@pmma.org
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Human Resources Director Tammy Lockhart tlockhart@pmma.org.
She enjoys making wreaths, flower arrangements, and pour paintings. Tammy said she looks forward to deepening her relationships at Presbyterian Manor. “I’m just happy to be here,” she said. u
Accounting Services Director Shanna King sking@pmma.org Environmental Services Director Anthony DeLaurentis adelaurentis@pmma.org Life Enrichment Director Lacey Buhrle lbuhrle@pmma.org
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Salina Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Local artist Craig Boyers took home multiple ribbons in this year’s competition, including for “Steampunk Airship #1,” which won the Judge’s Choice award in the professional category.
Salina Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Cathy Boos, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Winners in the Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show professional: Glenn Knak, “Letter from Home” Best of Show amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole” People’s Choice amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole” People’s Choice professional: Glenn Knak, “Letter from Home” Judge’s Choice amateur: Jean Fritz, “Tea Time” Judge’s Choice professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #1” Christmas amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Santa Moon” Christmas professional: Stan Lauer, “Holly Wreath” Drawing amateur: Nancy Lonergan, “Colorado Cloud” Drawing professional: Craig Boyers, “Last House on Spirit Lane” Fiber Arts professional: Janie Tubbs, “Large 4 Dozen Egg Basket” Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Marie Robinson, “Reflections on Silver” Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Barb Culley, “Brushes Galore” Needlework professional: Kathleen Tremblay, “Patriotic Welcome” Painting amateur: Jean Fritz, “Tea Time” Painting professional: Craig Boyers, “Spatial Anomaly” Photography amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Lake in Glacier National Park” Photography professional: Gerald Karnes, “Hand in Hand” Quilting amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole” Quilting professional: Barbara Walker, “Go North” Sculpture/3-D amateur: Robert Wygal, “Pottery Sculpture” Sculpture/3-D professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #1”
This year, our Art is Ageless competition took place at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in downtown Salina. It was perfect spot to showcase the 80 entries, and an artists’ reception took place outside on the patio. Leonardo Rosario and Gustavo do Carmo of Kansas Wesleyan College and the Salina Symphony provided music.
Sponsors of Art is Ageless at Salina Presbyterian Manor include Waddle’s Heating & Cooling, the Bennington State Bank, Equity Bank, Ponton’s Construction and Advantage Trust Company. For more information about Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 East Crawford, Salina, Kan., contact Cathy Boos at 785-825-1366, or cboos@pmma.org. u
This spring, Mary Kersey celebrated her 25th work anniversary with Salina Presbyterian Manor, where she serves as a certified medication aide in the assisted living area. Please congratulate Mary on this milestone and her many years of service. u Salina Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Employee of the month:
Courtney Lovell Congratulations to Courtney Lovell, the April employee of the month at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Courtney is a certified nursing assistant. She and her husband, Mike, got married in November. They have five children: Anthony, 19; Adalynn, 12; Mariana, 11; Amiah, 10; and Landon, 9. Courtney Lovell Courtney’s hobbies include fishing, hunting, cooking, shopping, and enjoying barbecues with her family.
A couple of things you might not know about Courtney: she loves to sing and she’s scared of balloons! In the future, Courtney hopes to open her own animal rescue. We are proud to have Courtney on our team! Please congratulate her when you see her. u
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May Birthdays Joyce Wiese: May 1 Pat Voll: May 13 Millie Triplett: May 13 Jerry Schuetz: May 14 Marie Scott: May 15 Luetta Harrell: May 15 Neola O’Neal: May 17 Barbara Smischny: May 21 Ken Jennison: May 21 Connie Johnson: May 23 Mary Andersen: May 26 Elsie Swanson: May 30
Happy Anniversary John and Marilyn Hunt: May 3 John and Helen Smutz: May 12 Richard and Jean Ann Jones: May 12 Don and Barbara Smischny: May 29 Loren and Donna Marler: May 31 u