Newton Community Matters April 2018

Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor

April 2018

Chaplain’s corner

By Jerroll Martens, chaplain Newton Presbyterian Manor

“Pray without ceasing.”

— I Thessalonian 5:17 The violence and tragic deaths in recent years have caused some people to be cynical about prayer.

They believe prayer is useless in these situations. Often, they are crude and vocal in their criticism of God and believers. Using caustic language, they tell believers to stop praying and “Do something.”

Believers should never be shamed from prayer. Evil times demand more prayer than ever.

Those who suffer the loss of a loved one or friend need our prayers.

God wants to be close to them, and he will comfort them.

Surely we can never blame a loving God for the evil in the heart of man. And, we may never know how much prayer has done to prevent even more tragedies.

It is right and good for us to pray.

Pray for those who suffer loss, for law enforcement, for first responders and for those who seek to prevent evil. Pray that hearts would be tender toward God.Yes, let’s keep praying!

Resident Sue Ice gets her exercise on a recumbent bike.

‘She be slow, but she be moving’

By Sue Ice, resident

Editor’s Note:The following is a reprint of Sue’s “On Thin Ice” column, which appears monthly in the Newton Now newspaper. If you’d like to read more about her adventures, please subscribe at HarveyCountyNow.com. Sue is a Newton Presbyterian Manor resident, community activist, former teacher and school board member. She retired after 23 years at PrairieView, Inc. I began running (jogging) when my daughter, Nancy, was running track in high school. It started with my trying to see if I could run around the track once without stopping. (I couldn’t.) From there it went on to becoming able to run a mile without stopping. It progressed until I was able to compete in 2-mile races, then 6-mile (10K) competitions.

“Compete” is using the term loosely for me; “finish” is a better word for my efforts in the events. After running in a pre-Thanksgiving event in Wichita, I won a frozen turkey for winning first (and also second and third) in my age group. (You can figure that one out.)

After awhile, I began to get the urge to run a marathon (26.2 miles). My ICE, continued on page 2

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first marathon was the Dallas White Rock. I trained for it for several months. After the run began, in no time at all, I was the last runner. I had my own personal motorcycle police escort, and I heard him say over his walkie talkie, “she be slow, but she be moving.” He stayed with me for three or four miles then apparently his duty time was up (or he was bored).

At the 20-mile aid station, I had to stop and ask for scissors to cut the tops off the toes of my running shoes due to the pain from the big toes hitting against the top of the shoes.

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I finished the 26.2 miles but, because I was so far behind, the finish line had been taken down and I ran some extra distance looking for it (I got to see the Christmas decorations in the Neiman-Marcus windows; this was not on the route and I, otherwise, would have missed this experience!)

charities and they ran with big waste baskets strapped on, into which observers could throw coins. British participants run with abandon and humor. A common chant along the route was the runners yelling in unison, “OGGIE, OGGIE, OGGIE!” to which the crowd answered, “OY, OY, OY!”

My euphoric feeling after finishing a run of 26.2 miles was that if I could make myself do that, I could make myself do anything. It truly did have a great benefit for me, and I have always thought of it when faced with difficulties.

My third marathon was the New York City Marathon. I sent in my application and was excited when I received a notification in July that I had been accepted. I began training in August for the marathon scheduled for early November. Ted and I made trip arrangements and reservations, with plans to meet friends and my cousin there. Three weeks before the date of the marathon while I was on a training run, I was struck with a sudden very sharp pain in my right foot. An x-ray showed a metatarsal stress fracture.

Running the marathon in three weeks was nixed by Dr. Craig as not possible.

Dwight Beckham had driven four of us to Dallas: his wife Helen, their daughter Jan, her friend and me. We spent the night before the marathon in a Dallas hotel, but we started home as soon as the marathon was finished (and they had found me).

The five of us piled into the car and the first stop was for gas about 3 hours later. When we tried to get out of the car, every muscle in our legs had tightened up so that getting out of the car was as challenging as the marathon. The four of us waddled into the station restroom like slow-moving penguins.

Both of my big toenails turned black. I learned that in runners’ circles, this is called “black toe syndrome.” A couple of days later one of the toenails came completely off. Seeking sympathy, I scotch-taped the toenail onto the refrigerator. Instead of sympathy, I just got “Eeews!”

A year later, I ran the Robin Hood Marathon in Nottingham, England, when Ted and I were there on a trip. Many of the runners there were running to raise funds for

Since all of our plans, reservations and flights were arranged, we decided to go ahead with the trip, my first to NYC. (Optimistically, I packed my running shoes and gear just in case.) I walked so much (and without much pain) during the two days we arrived before the date of the marathon, I decided the night before the marathon that I would WALK it. As I was walking through Queens, a cute little boy came running out and exclaimed, “You betta stop!”

I said that no, I wanted to finish. He answered that with, “You not going to win, they went by here a long time ago!” (No big surprise, I had ICE, continued on page 5 Like us on Facebook

Apple Blossom Festival: Fun for a cause Newton’s first outdoor celebration of spring, the Apple Blossom Festival, is set for Friday, April 27, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m.

While fun is what the festival is all about, it’s fun for a really good reason.

“Every year, the Newton community —and the staff and residents of Newton Presbyterian Manor— have a wonderful time at the Apple Blossom Festival,” said Noelle Dickinson, marketing director at Newton Presbyterian Manor.

“But the event is about more than generating smiles and good memories, it’s about helping residents who need financial assistance.”

All proceeds of the Apple Blossom Festival benefit the Good Samaritan

Program, which makes it possible for residents to continue to live at their PMMA community when they have exhausted their financial resources through no fault of their own. This program provides for more than $6.8 million a year in unreimbursed care and services at PMMA’s 17 campuses.

“The Good Samaritan Program is Apartments entrance for those the reason I volunteer at this event,” unable to stay for the evening. said Marci Andres, festival volunteer.

“We all volunteer for the cause.”

KidFest on the east lawn is a festival favorite, and includes activities The festival includes dinner, which and fun for children of all ages. It will be a pork barbecue with includes pony rides, face painting, potato salad, baked beans and an obstacle course, moonwalk and apple pie. Kids’ meal packs include 18-foot slide, as well as carnival pork barbecue, or a hot dog or games and prizes. Children may play hamburger, along with chips, a all evening with a $5 stamp. Fun drink and a cookie. A drive-thru cycles also will be available for a is available near the Broadway small fee.

Upcoming events On Monday afternoons, we provide shopping trips to either Braum’s or Walmart. To ride the Presbyterian Manor bus, meet at the front lobby. There also is a pick-up at the Broadway Apartments. Walgreen’s is scheduled for Friday, April 13, at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20, 2:30 p.m. – Volunteer reception, main dining room.

Wednesday, April 18, 2:30 p.m. – Campus-wide birthday celebration. Biblical monologues

by Kenneth “French” Fry. Easter music by Velma Busenitz and her granddaughter in the main dining room.

TBD – Breakfast at Cracker Barrel

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Thursday, April 26, 2:30 p.m.

– Healthy Learning Lecture: “Financial Safety Tips,” along with information about our Good Samaritan Program.

TBD – Day trip to Dillon Nature Center and lunch at The Kansas Buffet Company (formerly Sirloin Stockade), Hutchinson.

“It’s great to see all the enthusiasm and involvement of the local community on the Presbyterian Manor campus for the festival,” said Mel McAnulty, festival volunteer.

“Seeing the kids and families enjoying the evening is rewarding.

Residents enjoy themselves, too.”

Festival volunteer and missions committee chair, Linda Hwa Davis, added, “The festival brings people together. It’s fun to see everyone having a good time.”

Festival meal tickets are $8 in advance for adults and $9 on site.

Kids’ meal packs are $4 in advance and $5 on site. Tickets are available at Newton Presbyterian Manor, and Midland National Bank downtown and the south branch.

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Friday April 27th - 5pm to 8pm Entertainment BBQ Pork Meals

Music and Dance from Area Entertainers

KidFest Carnival Crafts & Gifts

Local Vendors • Bake Sale • Basket Raffles

• Tickets available at

Presbyterian Manor & Midland National Bank

• Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Program • Cash or check only at the event.

• For more information Call ---------

Presbyterian Manor Lawn 1200 E. 7th Street in Newton

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April’s Bravo of the Month April’s Bravo of the Month goes to Vianey Toribio, charge nurse for Claassen House, who was nominated

by Brittany Jaso and Brianna Larsen.

teamwork, but those who live in Claassen House also value her kindness and generosity. Thank you, Vianey!

Her coworkers write, “Three times in the last week, Vianey has not only been the charge nurse, but she also worked the floor because of a callin. She helped take care of baths and did her nurse duties. Vianey was not obligated to step up and do all the baths those three days, but she did.

We very much appreciate your help, Vianey. We couldn’t have done it without you.”

Not only do Vianey’s coworkers appreciate her leadership and

Vianey Toribio accepting her Bravo of the Month award.

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been passed by a disabled runner with no legs, his lower body on a low cart with wheels, pushing himself forward with his arms.) I did finish the race in about 7 hours ... a long time to walk! After the race, my cousin and his wife took Ted and me to their home in New Jersey. The next day, I had to come down steps one at a time while sitting. I found that walking uses some different muscles than running.

My advice: If you get the urge to do a marathon, train and do it! But I must say that the only acclaimed “runner’s highs” I ever had was when I finished a run and could stop.

However, running taught me I can make myself do anything!

Tami Temple named new health services director McFarland Center residents know Tami Temple for her caring smile and long list of questions.

about the inner workings of this great organization.”

Tami began working as an evening As a Minimum Data Set coordinator, charge nurse at Presbyterian Manor Tami assessed a patient’s need for in 1996 as a new graduate of care and developed personalized Hesston College’s nursing program. care plans.

Her roles included stints as the Haury Place coordinator, and an For the past nine years, Tami worked infection control and wound care with residents’ family members nurse. She then worked elsewhere in and demonstrated compassionate long-term care and hospice before leadership during individual care returning to Presbyterian Manor. plan meetings. In February, Tami took on a new role as the director Tami is married to Ron. They of nursing and as the health services have three daughters and six director for McFarland Center. grandchildren, who range in age from 3 to 13. Tami said “I was ready for a new challenge,” that spending time with her Tami said. “I’ve always been in grandchildren fills her time when nursing management, but joining Tami Temple was named health services she is not at work. Congratulations, director in February. Staff celebrated the administrative team of Newton Presbyterian Manor will teach me Tami! with a cake.

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