Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
April 2016
The late Karl Faidley, left, and a friend volunteering at the tournament.
Long-time supporter, friend to be honored Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor recently lost a longtime friend and supporter with the passing of Karl Faidley. Karl had served many years on the manor’s Advisory Board and on the committee that planned the annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic to benefit the Good Samaritan program, said Sarah Griggs, executive director of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. And his dedication was felt in countless other ways. “He was such a strong supporter of our mission here at Presbyterian Manor and he believed in that. Presbyterian Manor was blessed to have him as a supporter,” Griggs said. Karl died Feb. 17. Last month, the golf tournament committee elected to rename the popular ball drop in FAIDLEY, continued on page 3
Golfers at the 2015 Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic await their turn to tee off.
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Organizers hope to set new tournament milestone The 22nd annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic benefiting the Good Samaritan Program at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor will be May 7 at Great Life Golf and Fitness in Arkansas City. Tournament organizer Stacy Pike said she hopes to reach a new milestone this year: registering 100 golfers for the event. “One hundred is always my goal,” said Pike, who is administrative services director for Presbyterian Manor. “I would love to get over 100. The closest we’ve ever come is 98.” Last year, 96 golfers helped raised more than $19,000 for the Good Samaritan Program at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. The program supports residents who have exhausted their financial resources through no fault of their own and makes it possible for residents to continue to live at the campus. One in four residents living in Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s assisted living and health care neighborhoods are supported in some GOLF CLASSIC, continued on page 3
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Devotion: The 23rd Psalm By Wayne Rector, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor resident
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Sarah Griggs, executive director Tara Clawson, marketing director Lori Peters, activities director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact tclawson@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-442-8700 Fax: 620-442-8224 Address: 1711 N. Fourth, Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607
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I recall one Sunday school lesson was on the 23rd Psalm— one of the best known passages in the Bible—in Wayne Rector which David uses the qualities of a good shepherd to illustrate what God is like. “The Lord is my shepherd,” He is our keeper and benefactor. He takes care of our needs. “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside still waters.” A picture of peace, serenity, and quietness of soul. “He restoreth my soul.” Our soul is restored to its rightful place of praising him.
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“He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Peace, tranquility, and freedom from fear are all by-products of trusting God. “Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou anoitest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Living the Chrisitian life is not dull, humdrum, or a ‘treadmill existence,’ but a life of sheer joy, peace, and contentment. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the lord forever.” David ends this profound summation of the faith we adhere to with the same note with which it began: the Lord. Good day.
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way through the Good Samaritan Program. The golf tournament was named for late Arkansas City native Richard “Dick” C. Metz, who was a leading golf pro in the 1930s and 1940s. He won 14 professional victories and was inducted into the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame in 1991. After Metz’ death, the golf tournament was started in his memory. Pike said this year’s event also will include a tribute to Karl Faidley, a longtime supporter of Arkansas City
Presbyterian Manor who passed away in February. “He was a huge cheerleader for us. He believed in our mission,” Pike said. “He was very involved in the community and loved by everybody.” Tournament registration forms are available at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. Team and individual registrations are available, with individuals being placed on four-person teams. The entry fee is $100 per person. For more information, contact Stacy Pike at 620-506-0375 or spike@pmma. org.
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his honor. Griggs said Karl always sold a large number of tickets for the ball drop, which often sells out completely. He frequently ran the putting contest at the tournament, too. Griggs said she knew Karl by reputation when she first came to Presbyterian Manor as director of human resources. Later, she said, he would funnel her names of people to contact for golf tournament sponsorship. Karl also was known throughout the Arkansas City community for his involvement with the Salvation Army, the First Presbyterian Church, and the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. “When I took over as executive director, I realized what a strong connection he had with us at the manor system,” Griggs said. “It was part of his philosophy and beliefs.” His widow, Dorothy, told Griggs that her husband would have been thrilled to know the ball drop will be named in his memory. “She was very happy and so honored for that recognition,” Griggs said. Karl also will be remembered at the annual volunteer reception on April 14, which he regularly attended. Residents are invited to come and say thank you to the people who give their time to help at Presbyterian Manor and to honor Karl’s service. Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
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