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Heather’s hot fudge
Make sure to attend our 50th Anniversary Ice Cream Social from 6 – 8 p.m. July 26 and enjoy Marketing Director Heather Germann’s famous hot fudge! She was “sweet” enough to share her recipe: Hot fudge sauce On STOveTOP MIx: ½ c. oleo ½ c. cocoa ¼ c. white corn syrup dash of salt ADD SlOwly: 2 ¾ c. sugar
THen ADD SlOwly: 1 can evaporated milk
Bring to a boil. Take off of burner and add 1 ½ tsp burnt sugar flavoring and 1 tsp vanilla. let cool before serving. Can be kept in refrigerator for awhile.
July 2018
Five decades of service to community Clay Center Presbyterian Manor is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018.
During the 1960s, First Presbyterian Church members petitioned the Presbyterian Synod and Foundation to build a Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center due to an increased need for seniors in the community.
Mrs. Ethel (George) Kreeck donated land for Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.
Rev. Bill Tillman, a long-time member of the state Presbyterian foundation board, is credited with inspiring the creation of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. George Fullington and Jim Hammel provided the first money for the project during a
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Clay Center Presbyterian Manor was built on the land originally used for the Clay Center High School.
FIVE DECADES continued from page 1 conversation over a cup of coffee at the old Sunflower CafĂŠ.
Mrs. ethel (George) Kreeck donated land to the project at the site of the former high school. In 1964, a planning committee of 12 members began holding meetings. Ground was broken May 7, 1967, to begin construction of a 40-bed health care center. After more than one year of construction, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor was dedicated on June 29, 1968. By October 29, 28 residents called Clay Center Presbyterian Manor home. In 1984, the building underwent extensive remodeling and construction
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Clay Center Presbyterian Manor was dedicated on June 29, 1968.
to turn the community into 30 assisted living/independent living residences and a 25-bed Medicare-certified health care center. The community added six independent living duplexes to the campus fifteen years later in 1999. In addition to the duplexes, the community installed the Oberg Memorial Garden for residents to enjoy an outdoor space. Another significant renovation occurred in 2008 that added a second
elevator, a chapel for worship on the main floor, and common space on the third floor. The healthcare center also added two private and two large semi-private rooms to the south end. The staff received space for educational purposes known as the education Room as well during this time. Today, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor has a 30-bed Medicarecertified healthcare center,
Christian Gilbert, executive director Heather Germann, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Heather Germann, hgermann@pmma.org.
Telephone: 785-632-5646 Fax: 785-632-5874 Address: 924 Eighth St., Clay Center, KS 67432-2620
Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org
The 2008 remodel included the third floor common space.
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21 assisted living residences and 14 independent living residences.
Current Mission Committee members are Scott lingle, Margaret Kelley, Cathy Affolter, Julie Hamel, Randy Carlson, Anjanette Hauserman, Preston Rook, and Kathy Bosch. Preston Rook functions as the Chair of the Mission Committee.
former staff, to come back and visit to celebrate, too.Â
we will also honor resident Harold Hartner, who was on the original committee that dreamed up Clay Center Presbyterian Manor! Â
Join us on July 26 for our 50th Anniversary Celebration and ice cream social! we look forward to reuniting with families whose loved ones have passed through our doors. we’re also inviting former committee and board members, as well as
The health center was part of the 2008 remodel.
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