Sharp family attends gazebo dedication in honor of their parents
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor dedicated its new gazebo in April. It was donated to the community by the Sharp family, in honor of their loved-ones Ernie and Irene Sharp who lived at the community. About 15 members of the family were in attendance for the dedication. Below, Gerald Sharp explains the family’s decision to give back to the Manor one more time.
Ernie and Irene Sharp joined us at Presbyterian Manor in late winter of 2017. They had and made many connections over the years, with both of their mothers living there, siblings and in-laws, friends and cousins. Mom had also spent much time there taking care of flowers on the grounds -- it is what she enjoyed and knew.
When the time was needed, it was their chosen place to be. When dad passed away in 2019, his memorial went to a PA system for the third floor. When mom passed away just one and a half year later, we knew we wanted to do something for the outdoors. We were thinking in terms of landscaping and flowers. In the midst of the conversation something was mentioned about a gazebo.
It was decided her memorial was to go to the flowers.
In the fall of 2022, we ended up with some funds that we thought might go towards the building of a gazebo. Some thoughts and
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor recently announced the 2023 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Brandy Riggs, sales and marketing counselor. “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.”
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Gazebo – continued from page 1 plans were drawn up and an estimate from the lumber yard as to the probable cost of the materials. There was not enough money for any labor. We were told that someone said they would build it. After several months nothing more happened. At that point we thought of pulling out the whole idea of the project. We were asked what it would take to move forward. We told them “give us permission to build it”. Within a week, plans were laid with the help of many relatives to begin the work.
The gazebo itself was to be a place of hospitality as was our folks’ home. It was there that many family gatherings had happened plus others who came in to just be blessed by the hospitality of mom and dad. The gazebo would be that place once again. With the help of many cousins and a grandson and greatgrandson of mom and dad, the gazebo came to reality. u
Did you know? Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910
Father’s Day is officially a modern holiday – it wasn’t under 1972 when it became a nationwide holiday in the United States, but it was first celebrated on June 19, 1910.
As you may imagine, the inspiration for Father’s Day was Mother’s Day but it was tougher to convince people of its importance. According to history.com, one florist said “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that mothers have.” It wasn’t until a Washington woman, who was one of six children
raised by her father – a widower –decided to honor fathers. She drummed up support from local churches, the YMCA, and shopkeepers and Washington State was the first to celebrate Father’s Day.
But it also came with controversy. Many men called it a commercial gimmick and scoffed at the “sentimental attempts to domesticate manliness…” During World War II, advertisers began to
celebrate the day as a way to honor American troops in the war. And finally, Richard Nixon signed a proclamation to make it a federal holiday in 1972.
Today, the United States honors fathers on the third Sunday in June. Economist estimate that Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on gifts. Some other countries celebrate it in March, on St. Joseph’s Day, a traditional Catholic holiday.
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courages Clay Center Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.
For more information about the program and how to enter next year, contact Brandy Riggs at 785-632-5646, or briggs@pmma.org. u
Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Cyndy Schoepner, “Old Rugged Cross”
Winners in the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
Best of Show: Douglas Fowles, “Country Church”
People’s Choice: Jane Gingles, “Prairie Ponies”
Judge’s Choice: Vevia Beaulieu, “Bluebirds of Happiness in Canopy”
Christmas amateur: Vevia Beaulieu, “I Spy Christmas”
Fiber Arts amateur: Retha Hornbostel, “Crocheted Hats and Shawl”
Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Cyndy Schoepner, “Old Rugged Cross”
Needlework amateur: Rita Luthi, “Bunny Pillows”
Painting amateur: Salvatore Gallo, “Rocks of Outlander”
Photography amateur: Dennis Minter, “Indian Woman with Cedar Copper Frame”
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor shares customer service survey responses
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor continues to seek customer feedback through monthly telephone surveys. Each month, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight.
The graphic highlights recent survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score.
Between April 2022 and March 2023, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high
scores demonstrating dignity and respect, an easy move-in process, cleanliness and for having good activities.
“I like the help,” said a family member of a resident. “They are very understanding, friendly. So far it been a very good experience.”
We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u