Commun ty Matters Wichita Presbyterian Manor
Art is Ageless® winners announced Wichita 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 Amy Watson, life enrichment 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 Wichita Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show (professional): Henry “Skip” Kreibach, “Churn ‘N Apples” Best of Show (amateur): Gary Stahl, “Our New Home” People’s Choice: Hope Just, “Yukon Gold Panner” Christmas (professional): Nancy Luttrell, “Evening Snow Scene” Christmas (amateur): Carol Renshaw, “Hide Away” ART, continued on page 2
May 2016
Jane Elliott and her son Mark Shelton, a heavy metal rock star with an international following. For more photos, check out the online version of this story at WichitaPresbyterianManor.org.
Heavy Metal Mom When Janet Elliott was studying to become a classical violinist and music teacher, she probably never dreamed that her performance would wind up on a heavy metal rock record. Much less two. But that was before her son, Mark Shelton, became an international star with his long-running band, Manilla Road. Formed in Wichita in the late 1970s, the band still tours Europe and the U.S. Janet, who recently moved to the Westerly Residences at Wichita Presbyterian Manor, has been an integral part of the band’s business almost from the start. Manilla Road created its own label, and Janet became a BMI publisher to help them maintain control of their music publishing. She still helps keep track of royalties and disbursements. “It was probably because of me coming to her and saying, ‘Mom, we don’t know how this works, can you help?’” Mark said. “We made it a family affair between all of us in the band.” Janet said she got a book on the music business and read it “very thoroughly.” Her husband attended a workshop for entrepreneurs at Wichita State University. Both of them were music educators in Wichita public schools, and Janet also taught music at Friends University. Mark grew up in a musical household, hearing everything from jazz to classical to country. He started piano when he was 5 and went on to learn many instruments. MOM, continued on page 6