Salina Community Matters March 2015

Commun ty Matters Salina Presbyterian Manor

March 2015

Giving is a hallmark of PMMA’s history Generous donations and local relationships are the hallmarks of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica. We often recall the story of Alice Kalb, who at 90 traveled to a 1947 Presbyterian Synod of Kansas meeting to ask for a retirement community in Kansas.

According to Edwin Shafer, senior vice president of development, what Mrs. Kalb basically told the Synod was: “If I give you all the money I have, will you build a home for the aging?”

Her heart-felt offer symbolized the plight of a growing number of seniors in need of the church’s help.

Kalb’s initiative led a farmer from Wakarusa, Kan., to bequeath his farm to the new project. The sale of that land upon his death provided the funds for the first building of Newton Presbyterian Manor.

Today, philanthropy at PMMA is evidenced through community partnerships, capital campaigns, Good Samaritan Program giving, special projects campaigns, and planned giving through wills, trusts and charitable gift annuities.

Many of PMMA’s 18 communities were opened with the help of local fundraising campaigns.

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Jason and Nellie Zook are helping raise money for a Salina Presbyterian Manor bus.

Get on board

Residents raise funds to purchase accessible bus Jason and Nellie Zook have always wanted to go on the Salina Sights tours offered at Salina Presbyterian Manor. But they haven’t been able to because Presbyterian Manor’s van is not handicapped accessible.

That’s why the Zooks, who both use walkers, and others are contributing to a campaign to replace the 2002 Chevrolet El Dorado bus with one that has a lift. That will allow residents who use wheelchairs or who cannot climb stairs to get on board.

“I thought it would be nice if they would have a bus like that. I think it would be very important for a place like this to have,” Jason Zook said.

“When they talked about getting the handicapped bus, I said, let’s just give something to help.”

A new 12-passenger bus will cost $65,000. Last fall, about $20,000 was raised at the soup supper, and another $6,500 has been received in private BUS, continued on page 3

Musings from Chaplain Mary Try it, you’ll like it

March 2 is the birthday of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

Born on Howard Street in Springfield, Mass., he says his mother “chanted rhymes” when he was growing up. His first book was rejected by 20 publishers before an editor friend agreed to publish it.

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Bradley Radatz, executive director Kim Fair, marketing director

Because of my childhood hatred of liver, I feel something in common with the character in Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham.” After Kenny and I were married, I discovered he liked liver. One day I was feeling brave and decided to try it. To my amazement I discovered I really liked it, and today it is one of my favorite foods.

Throughout the book, Sam badgers the other character to try green eggs and ham, but he refuses, insisting that he would not like it. The story concludes when the unnamed character finally gives in and tries the green eggs and ham. He realizes that he does, in fact, like them.

It makes me wonder how many children and adults have been inspired to try something they thought they disliked because of this book. What things are missing in your life that you haven’t tried — and I don’t mean just food. Are you hesitant to talk to people you don’t know? Are you reluctant to try new activities? Step outside your comfort zone and “try it, you just might like it!”

To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Kim Fair, kfair@pmma.org.

Telephone: 785-825-1366 Fax: 785-825-6554 Address: 2601 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 65401-2595 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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The dedication ceremony was held outdoors in front of the building.

Salina Presbyterian Manor exists today because of the early work of many Salina residents, members of the local Presbyterian churches, and clergy who were concerned about the lack of housing and care for senior citizens. The communitywide effort included industrial revenue bonds and private donations to raise more than $5 million for the project.

Members of the first Advisory Council were Quintin Applequist, Sam Evans, Rev. Dr. Bernard Hawley, Ivy Marsh, Dr. Oliver SERVICE, continued on page 6

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donations. That leaves a balance of about $38,000 to be raised by the goal date of May 1.

Dr. Mike Sloo, chairman of Presbyterian Manor’s advisory council, said he and other council members have made Mike Sloo, M.D. contributions toward the bus because it supports the core of Presbyterian Manor’s mission and vision.

“That means providing quality senior services and making a positive difference in the residents’ lives,” Sloo said. “We do have a transportation problem for groups that can only be filled by this type of bus.”

Residents Ernie and Arlene Hanzlicek know that many people would like to go to theater performances and concerts if they could ride the bus. But they’d also love to make a casino trip with a group from Presbyterian Manor. The Hanzliceks also Arlene and Ernie Hanzlicek are two of the residents who donated to the Salina made a donation so that more Presbyterian Manor bus fund. people can do what they want to do. be able to continue living their Group events also are a great way to lives the way they want to, by going out to dinner and attending events foster connections among residents. Sloo said although they have always enjoyed. “The new bus would enable more people it’s one of the biggest fundraisers Presbyterian Manor has attempted, to participate in those enjoyable outings,” Radatz said. he thinks meeting the goal will strengthen the camaraderie among Zook agreed, and said that’s residents, council members, and others who helped make it happen. especially true for the residents Executive Director Brad Radatz said to come later. “We weren’t just thinking of ourselves, but for other he believes everyone who moves to people to be able to go,” Zook said.

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Activities & happenings

The March potluck dinner falls on St. Patrick’s Day, so we’re going to celebrate everything Irish. The meal will be corned beef and cabbage and more than a wee bit of Irish fun. Put on some green and join in the shamrockin’ fun.

Art is Ageless juried exhibit 2015 The annual Art is Ageless juried exhibit will be March 17 and 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the lower level activity room. The final exhibit, artist reception and announcement of awards will be March 19 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Ballots for the Viewer’s Choice award will be available at each exhibit.You may vote for your favorite art piece every time you view the exhibit, so visit often. Volunteers will be available at all viewings to assist you.

Employee of the Month Congratulations to Jim Campion, employee of the month for February.

Jim has worked here a year and half in grounds maintenance. He is married to Susan and has four children: Cara, Kevin, Kylee and Garrett. Jim is a reader, an active golfer and enjoys watching sporting events. One thing we might not know about Jim is that he is a proud grandfather of triplets who live in Wichita. It’s nice they’re close. Jim was born in New Jersey, graduated from Bethany College with a degree in education and from Kansas State University with a master’s in administration. He spent 37 years in education, teaching and coaching.

Since retirement in 2013 he has worked at Presbyterian Manor. His goal is to work hard always and make a place better than it was before.

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March is dominos month, so come to game day Thursdays and enjoy a game of dominos or many other games we have.

It’s no secret that Salina Presbyterian Manor residents like their basketball. March Madness will begin March 15 with Selection Sunday and continue throughout the month. Keep your eyes on SAMN for all the upcoming events.

Health care residents will plant shamrock plants for their rooms and have a St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17.

Friday the 13th of March will be celebrated with humor and, by popular request, baked rhubarb. We’ll also have a discussion about famous people who first failed before succeeding, which is sure to be interesting.

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There were donations of land for the Clay Center, Fort Scott, Olathe and Topeka locations. In addition, coalitions of citizens, churches and business leaders raised money for buildings in the Dodge City, Emporia, Parsons and Rolla.

Through the years, capital campaigns have enabled PMMA communities to continue expanding services and remodeling campuses.

Over the past eight years, Shafer said, there have been four capital campaigns. Ark City added a memory care assisted living neighborhood, and Clay Center added health care rooms and space for dining and activities. Newton

created several neighborhoods at the health care level, and Rolla added assisted living rooms and a community meeting room.

Good Samaritan Program PMMA’s Good Samaritan Benevolent Care Program provides close to $4 million a year to touch the lives of nearly 400 residents, Shafer said. Mailings are sent throughout the year to enlist support from friends.

The Good Samaritan Program allows residents to remain in their apartments even after they have exhausted their financial resources.

A similar mail solicitation is conducted in late summer/early fall

to benefit the Employee Scholarship Fund, which reimburses employees for tuition for approved classes.

Some campuses have special event fundraising programs.

For example, a couple of months ago, Lawrence’s soft-serve ice cream machine, donated to the Manor 15 years ago, could no longer be repaired. To meet this need, residents kicked off a campaign to raise the money for a replacement.

In a matter of two weeks, they reached the $15,000 goal.

For more information about planned giving, contact Ed Shafer at eshafer@pmma.org or 800-336-8511.

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Out of an empty field grew Salina Presbyterian Manor

Martin, Milton Morrison, Rosalie Petit, Lewis Reid, Ralph Reitz, Rev. James Rhaesa, Diane Simpson, Harry Steele, Alla Rose Winsett and Richard Zimmerman. Currently five original council members or their spouses live at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Changing members of the Advisory Council have continued to shape Presbyterian Manor since those early days of planning.

Coming Up in Community Matters Community Matters will focus on Older American’s Month in an upcoming issue. The 2015 theme is “Getting into the Act.” How were you involved in your community?

Did you serve in public office or otherwise participate in civic government?

What was your experience like?

If you have a story to tell, contact Marketing Director Kim Fair to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter.

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One hundred people turned out for the groundbreaking ceremony on June 28, 1978. The $5.1 million project was designed by Wilson & Co. Engineers and Architects, with Holgerson and Co. serving as the general contractor. Sub-contractors included Gage Plumbing & Heating and B & W Electrical. An early newspaper article shows the first floor construction and refers to it as “Prairie Manor” in the caption.

The building opened its doors in February 1980. The dedication ceremony was held on April 13, 1980.