Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
JUNE 2019
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor golf tournament raises more than $17k Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s 25th Annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic on May 4 raised more than $17,800 for Presbyterian Manor’s Good Samaritan Program.
The tournament was named for the late golf pro and Arkansas City native, Richard “Dick” C. Metz, who was a leading golf pro in the 1930s and 1940s. In his career, he won 14 professional victories and was inducted into the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame in 1991. After Metz’ death, a golf tournament named for him was started to benefit the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Program, which provides assistance for residents who have outlived their financial resources. “Our golf tournament continues to be a huge success from year-to-year,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director for Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. “We are so blessed to have a large group of businesses, organizations and individuals who support Presbyterian Manor and our mission, not only at the tournament but throughout the year.” -Golf, continued on page 2
Bonni Ledesma with her son Gage.
Therapist’s career is all about going the extra mile
Whether she’s managing therapy services for several Presbyterian Manor communities or taking the steps necessary to be on the leading edge of her career, Bonni Ledesma is focused on taking her career— and the therapy services Aegis Therapies® provides—to the next level. Bonni is director of rehabilitation for Aegis Therapies in Arkansas City. But her path to get here included a few different routes along the way. “I began work as a rehab aide for a birth to 6 [year-old] program in Wellington in 2002 while attending Wichita State University. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) encouraged me to apply for the SLP program at WSU, so I did that and graduated with my Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2005 and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2007. I decided I
First A Flight: Rod Iverson, Trevor Harris, Taran Taylor and JR Swaim.
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Seventy golfers participated in the four-person scramble tournament. Prior to tee off, the annual ball drop was held, which was named in memory of Karl Faidley, a longtime friend and supporter, in 2016. More than 200 numbered golf balls were dropped from a bucket truck provided by Westar Energy. Dorothy Faidley, Karl’s widow, attended the pre-tournament events and helped Sarah present the winnings to the winners of the ball drop who were present. The ball drop typically raises an additional $1,000 for the Good Samaritan Program on its own. Inez Tauscher’s ball landed closest to the pin, and she won $500. Mary Fleming’s was the second closest, which earned her $300, and Allen Teufel’s landed third closest, winning $200. The winners of the pre-tournament putting contest were Bob Foster in first, Bella Wood in second and Chris Rains in third, after a putt off between the three contestants because all three had a hole in one with their first putt. Jeremy Steiner came in fourth. Each of these participants received golf packages at either Great Life Golf & Fitness, Springhill, Quail Ridge or Winfield Country Club. The A Flight winners with a score of 63 were Rod Iverson, Trevor
Living out our salvation By Bill Bowles, chaplain Titus 2:11-14 :
Key ideas:
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”
Grace for Holy living
It teaches us to say “no” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope. That hope is the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Sacrifice for salvation
Hope for our future Action step: Translate your experience of salvation into a religion of holy actions. Prayer: Lord, shake me up so that I may keep my total self in shape and always be ready for every opportunity to serve you today. ◆
Harris, Taran Taylor and JR Swaim. The B Flight winners with a score of 72 were George Beard, John Postelwait, Michelle O’Daniel, Brady Bowman, Charles Zavala and Tim Milby. “We couldn’t do this tournament every year without the tremendous support we receive from the Cowley County community,” Sarah said. “The residents who receive help through the Good Samaritan Program thank you.” For more information about Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, contact Sean Page, marketing director, at 620-4428700 or spage@pmma.org. ◆
From left, Jay Lewis, Stacy Pike and Dorothy Faidley.
First B Flight: John Postelwait, Michelle O’Daniel, Brady Bowman, Charles Zavala, Tim Milby, George Beard.
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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) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: spage@PMMA.org Sarah Griggs, executive director Sean Page, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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should go into long-term care to see how I liked it as most of my class was going into the schools. I never looked back again,” said Bonni. Bonni started working at Wichita and Newton Presbyterian Manors in 2007 as a Speech Language Pathologist before transferring to Arkansas City full-time in 2008. Today, Bonni provides treatments for those with speech needs primarily in Arkansas City. She also manages and coordinates
therapy services for physical, speech and occupational therapy in both the Arkansas City and Wichita Presbyterian Manors and helps out at Newton Presbyterian Manor when needed. “I work to provide resources to the nursing staff and coordinate trainings to better serve each community,” Bonni said. When she’s not putting the miles on her car for her job, she’s focused on going the extra mile for her patients. It’s one of the things she enjoys most about working at Aegis Therapies.
“Aegis is definitely the leader in clinical excellence and quality therapy services. I enjoy having the support in both sides of my job: PMMA and Aegis. Aegis is constantly piloting programs to keep us up to date and informed in our ever-changing industry. They provide us, as clinicians, the tools we need to provide the highest quality level of care for each community possible. That’s what makes my job so wonderful, having a company that backs me 100 percent.” ◆
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners We want to start out by saying thank you to all the artists who entered and to our three judges. This year our judges were Paisley Howerton/CEO of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, Arty Hicks/employee with the CourierTraveler newspaper and Chris Todd, a quilter referral from Field to Fabric in Winfield, Kan. This year more than 40 entries were submitted and more than 75 people came to view the artwork. In this year’s competition, there were nine categories: mixed media, photography, Christmas, fiber arts, sculpture/3D, drawing, painting, quilting and needlework.
submitted for final judging to be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless calendar. Professional Drawings 1st place - Jean Swanson Reflections of Fall Amateur Drawings 1st Place - Marjorie Swaim - River Rock Climbing Professional Paintings 1st place - Nancy Holman - Spent Tulips
Best in Show and first place in quilting winner Pat Powell, with her daughter Sarah Griggs and quilt “Magnusson Quartermania.”
Amateur Paintings
Photography
1st place - Eldon Eastman Spotting Potential
1st place - Virginia McConnell Last Harvest
The Art is Ageless calendar began in 1981. At that time, it was only open to residents and employees over age 65. Through the years, the artwork has been turned into note cards, Christmas, birthday, sympathy, and anniversary cards. The competition was first opened up to the public in 2006.
Needlework
All first-place winners will have their information and artwork
1st place - Sharon Ternes - Sweet Grapes of Love
1st place - Lila Teufel - Knitters Vest Sculpture/3D category 1st place - Dr. Steve Swaim - Annie Smokely
Christmas 1st place - Donna Eastman Jewelry Christmas Tree Quilting 1st place - Pat Powell - Magnusson Quartermania
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Edward Gilliland JoAnn Newman Rozella Sherman Irene Smith Gwen Spillman Asa Stevens Joann Taylor Elsie Tipton Warren Wing
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Honorable mentions: Betty Harris - Table Runner Eldon Eastman - Tom Jean Swanson - God’s Creation
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Judge’s Choice: LaVona Morrison - Hedge Apple Bouquet
People’s Choice: Leta Sherwood - Quilters Heaven
Best of Show: - Pat Powell Magnusson Quartermania
Right: Leta Sherwood, winner of the People’s Choice award.
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