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Golf tournament raises more than $19,000 Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s 24th Annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic on May 6 raised more than $19,000 for the 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 through no fault of their own. “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.” Seventy-two golfers participated in the tournament, which featured a GOLF, continued on page 2
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40 years through the eyes of two women who were there As we continue to look back at the 40-year history of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, we thought we’d share the stories of two women who were there in the beginning. As they reflected on the vision that helped establish the community, they marveled at how far Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor has come. For Linda Headrick, “Ark City Presbyterian Manor Employee #1,” memories of the community date back to a time before there was even a community. Linda’s tenure with PMMA began in a small office in the Presbyterian Church—until the day she and her files rode to the new building in the back of a maintenance truck. On that first weekend, there were three women scheduled to move in. However, there was one problem. The building wasn’t done yet.
The Arkansas City Traveler reported that approximately 700 people attended an open house and dedication ceremony on Sunday, November 5, 1978, in Arkansas City for the newly built Presbyterian Manor at Fourth Street and Radio Lane.
“We had no dining room, no carpet in the hallways, and we had to set up one of the apartments as a dining room,” said Linda. “In fact, there weren’t even numbers on the doors.” Even in those earliest days, Linda remembers the community being “family oriented,” but notes that it was a far cry from the campus we are now accustomed to. “There have been so many changes over the years to make the community more homey,” said Linda. “Today, it just feels like one big, open living room—the way it should be.” FORTY, continued on page 3
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four-person scramble format. Prior to tee off, the annual ball drop was held, which was named in memory of Karl Faidley, a longtime friend and supporter or Presbyterian Manor, in 2016. Westar Energy provided the bucket truck, and 275 numbered golf balls were dropped. Dorothy Faidley, Karl’s widow, and Richard Faidley, Karl’s son, attended the pre-tournament events and helped executive director Sarah Griggs present the winnings to the winners of the ball drop who were present. The ball drop typically raises at least $2,000 each year for the Good Samaritan Program.
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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 Sean Page, marketing director Lori Peters, activities director
Dorothy Faidley, widow of long-time volunteer Karl Faidley, and Richard Faidley, the Faidleys’ son, were present at this year’s golf classic. Richard drove from Texas to help drop the golf balls from Westar’s bucket truck. From left, Sarah Griggs, executive director; Richard Faidley; Dorothy Faidley; and Jan Pringle, committee co-chair.
Mike Walker’s ball landed closest to the pin and won $500. Keith and Nancy Wilson’s was the second closest, which earned a $300 prize and Vincent Rodriques’ landed third closest, winning $200. The ball drop winners graciously donated $800 of the $1,000 winnings back to the Good Samaritan Program. The winners of the pre-tournament putting contest were Miles Abbey in first and Nick Kennard in second, after a putt-off because both men had a hole-in-one with their first putt. Clint Combs came in third and Tony Watkins was fourth. Each of these gentlemen received a golf
package at Great Life Golf & Fitness, Springhill, Quail Ridge or Winfield Country Club. The A Flight winners, with a score of 59, were Terry Dubach, Bruce Bland, Russ Meinen and Jim Lockwood. The B Flight winners, with a score of 70, were Michael Mora, Jeremy Pike, Noah Befort, and Mark McGee. “We couldn’t do this tournament every year without the tremendous support we receive from the Cowley County community,” Griggs said. “The residents who receive help through the Good Samaritan Program are grateful.”
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Flight A winners are, from left, Terry Dubach, Bruce Bland, Russ Meinen and Jim Lockwood.
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Flight B winners are, from left, Michael Mora, Jeremy Pike, Noah Befort and Mark McGee. Like us on Facebook
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Linda’s connection to the community extends into her personal life. Her father spent winters in the community up until his death, and she and her husband, Bill, were married in the chapel. “People say I should just move there because I have so many memories, and I think they might be right,” said Linda. Pam Brown started working part-time at the community just eight years after it opened. She remembers Easter egg hunts and Halloween parties. There were carnivals that brought residents, staff and family members together to create a true sense of community. It was that atmosphere that proved to be an asset in difficult times. “I remember one day when we had really bad weather and an ice storm, and no one could come to work— including the cooks,” said Pam. “To ensure everyone had a hot meal, a resident and an administrator came together and cooked breakfast for the entire building.” Like Linda, Pam’s connection to the community involves her entire family. Her husband, Frazier, has volunteered—setting up displays on Veterans Day—and both of her children have worked at the community. Today, Pam is a nutrition assistant and sums up her PMMA experience in one sentence. “I really love my job,” said Pam. Like us on Facebook
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