Farmington Community Matters April 2018

Commun ty Matters Farmington Presbyterian Manor

April 2018

Vision, determination makes dream a reality Each April, Presbyterian Manor communities across Missouri and Kansas take time to reflect, and celebrate the vision and determination of those who charted the course that led to where each community is today.

At Farmington Presbyterian Manor, doing so means honoring the life of Dr. Fred A. Walker—a man who selflessly dedicated his life’s work to improving the lives of children, working families, college students and seniors.

Known as a man committed to helping others, Fred began his mission to serve during the 1920s.

He began by taking on settlement work in Houston and New York.

He then moved on to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, where he helped alleviate household unemployment during the Great Depression.

‘Serenity’ by Janet Kraus “Dawn is a magical time of day,” said Janet Kraus. “It is so quiet, the air smells so fresh and there is almost nothing moving. Then in flies a flock of crows, breaking the silence before settling in on fence posts. Then they, too, become quiet, waiting for the day to start.”

Art is Ageless® winners announced The results of the Art is Ageless® juried competition are in, and it is evident that Farmington Presbyterian Manor and the surrounding community are full of talented and artistic seniors.

In 1945, Fred came to Farmington to serve as the superintendent of the Presbyterian Home for Children, a position he held for three years before becoming president of his alma mater, the College of the Ozarks, in Clarksville, Ark. However, by 1951, Fred was back at the children’s home in the

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Anne Allen, director of marketing and development. “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.”

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Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and on note cards.

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position he would hold for the next 20 years.

Fred’s second stint in Farmington was incredibly productive, beginning with the formation of a joint project of the Missouri Synods of the Presbyterian Church. He also formed a partnership with Grafton Lothrop, a former Ralston Purina sales executive, who envisioned a grand “home with a heart” for seniors.

security for men and women in the evening time of their lives.”

While the campus officially opened its doors in 1962, Fred’s work had just begun.

In 1966, he oversaw the completion of a new nursing wing, and in 1969, he led the development of an additional 28-bedroom hall.

Fred’s foresight and leadership meant that when Presbyterian Manors of By 1960, Fred and Lothrop Kansas and Presbyterian procured land for a community Homelife (then called Presbyterian that had been dubbed Presbyterian Homelife, a complex Lothrop would Manors of Missouri) merged in 1989, the community he helped call “a place of beauty, comfort and create would hold the distinction of

being the oldest Presbyterian Manor community in Missouri. Today, Fred’s commitment to help others is continued by the caregivers of Farmington Presbyterian Manor.

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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Farmington Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Jane Hull, executive director Anne Allen, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact aallen@pmma.org Telephone: 573-756-6768 Fax: 573-756-6014 Address: 500 Cayce St., Farmington, MO 63640-2910 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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Winners in the Farmington Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Christmas (amateur) First place – “Christmas Winter Wonderland,” by Lucille Butchart Second place – “Winter Ice,” by Iris Vincent Third place – “Angel’s Wreath,” by Florence Harp Christmas (professional) First place – “Eating Crow,” by Victoria Gallagher Cummings

“I love to paint, and I love dogs,” said Vada Galvan. “Although my husband, Ben, and I have always been ‘parents’ to small dogs, the big guy in the painting was perfect for the part. Painting is my God-gift. I share it by teaching and painting for others.”

Barbara Stanfield Second place – “Christmas Market in Germany,” by Juanita Rapp Wyman Second place – “Dog on Porch,” by Third place – “Shelf??? It’s All About Dorothy Weston McClanahan the Hat,” by Vada Galvin Third place – “Harvest Time,” by Drawing (amateur) Jeanette Bishop First place – “Two Red Apples,” by

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‘Anticipation’ by Vada Galvan

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Drawing (professional)

Third place – “All Natural,” by Joyce Pierson

First place – “Grandpa and His Granddaughter Feeding the Horses,”

by Juanita Rapp Wyman

Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur)

Second place – “Evening Shadows, Early Fall,” by Vicki Outman

Second place – “Birdhouse Gourd,”

by Joan Hampton

Third place – “Magnolia,” by Dianne Dickerson

Third place – “Pretty Bird Owl,” by June Yoder

Fiber Arts (professional)

Mixed Media/Crafts (professional)

First place – “Beach Weaving,” by Florence Harp Fiber Arts (professional) First place – “Aurora,” by Joyce Pierson Second place – “From Sea to Shining Sea,” by Dianne Dickerson

First place – “Bouquet of Flowers,”

by June Yoder

First place – “Train,” by Carl Hinds Second place – “Sunflower Showdown,” by Marty Riley Third place – “Red and Gold Swirls,” by Betty Wood

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First place – “Victorian Fashion,” by Joan Hampton

“This bouquet of flowers is created with old vintage pins,” said June Yoder.

“The stems are from a necklace, and the black velvet material sets off the white vase in the gold frame. It turned out so beautiful.”

Second place – “Hide and Seek Bunnies,” by Lynette Satterthwaite

Third place – “Fall Barnyard,” by John R. Laughlin

Photography (amateur)

Painting (professional)

Needlework (amateur)

First place – “Wild Flowers and Mr. First place – “Anticipation,” by Vada Galvan Cat,” by June Yoder Second place – “Cherry Blossoms in Early Morning Rain,” by Iris Vincent Photography (professional)

‘Beach Weaving’ by Florence Harp “I like using things I have gathered over the years,” said Florence Harp, first place winner in the Fiber Arts (amateur) category. “The paper umbrella came from a luau at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. The butterfly was from a church group.

Other things were donated to me.”

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Second place – “Japanese Peony,” by Janet Krauss Third place – “Bixby Country Store,”

by Marty Riley

First place – “’Golden Gate Bridge’ at Beaver Lake,” by Juanita Rapp Wyman

Honorable mention: “A Walk on the Farm,” by Amanda L. Redman

Painting (amateur)

First place – “Madonna and Child,”

by E. Dean Burns

First place – “Granny’s Shelf,” by Wanda Webb Second place – “Junky Jalopy Breakdown,” by Lucille Butchart

Sculpture/3D (amateur)

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Share your story with us We will be celebrating Nursing Assistants Week in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you know a nursing assistant with a great story, or if you want to tell us how important their work is, we want to share the story.

Contact Anne Allen, marketing director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.

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Third place – “Steam River Paddle Boat,” by Larry Webb Sculpture/3D (professional) First place – “Silver Leaf,” by Victoria Gallagher Cummings Overall Competition Winners Best in Show – “Grateful,” by Anita Alsup People’s Choice – “Sunshine,” by Wanda Webb Judges Choice – “Serenity,” by Janet Krauss Like us on Facebook