Fort Scott Community Matters – June 2023

Thank You for supporting our Presbyterian Village family

The most recent Fort Scott Presbyterian Village auction was a huge success - and will help support our Good Samaritan Fund.

We’re incredibly grateful and thankful to all those who joined us in supporting our neighbors and friends at the Village. There were interesting and valuable auction items – lots of furniture, appliances, and collectibles –and the bidding was intense throughout the event.

“We were absolutely blessed,” said Ginger Nance, executive director. “We raised over $10,000 with the help of each one of you who donated, who bid, and who purchased items from the auction. We couldn’t have done it without you!”

Everyone at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village wants to give a big thank you to Fort Scott and surrounding communities for supporting us for this great cause. The weather was perfect for an auction and we have a great time together.

Your efforts support our Good Samaritan fund, which is designed to assist seniors who outlive their resources through no fault of their own, as well as other life enrichment

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Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Rev. Richard Russell, chaplain at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor®.

Walking with God

By Rev. Richard Russell, Chaplain

I was thinking about a little chorus that we sing at the end of our Vespers service each Friday afternoon and the Biblical meaning behind the words and how powerful they are. The chorus says “Depart in peace to do God’s will, walk ever in His light. Christ is with you evermore to guide you day and night.” It is sung to the tune of Amazing Grace.

So what does the Bible say about walking in God’s peace? One of the best examples is in the words of Jesus, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27

When you and I find ourselves in a situation where we are troubled or afraid it should remind us to go to our Lord and give Him that concern and ask for His peace, so that have what we truly need.

What about walking in His light.

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Chaplain Richard Russell

Quilts are displayed during auction.

Auctioneer Bill Nance

Welcome our new stylist to the Mane Room at the Village!

There’s no reason to not look and feel your best - especially with new stylist Crystal Zimmeran bringing her years of experience to a fullservice salon at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village.

“I am very excited to start offering manicures, pedicures, and hair services,” Crystal said.“The women and men too, have been really happy to learn we will be a fullservice salon with expanded hours. I will be offering a full-service salon, upgrading the existing salon to offer manicures, pedicures, waxing and artificial nails (dip and acrylic), haircutsandstyles."

But residents won’t be the only ones getting a new look at the Mane Room.

“We're going to give it a "mini facelift" with new flooring,colors andwe'llabeautiful pedicure salon

chair,completewithheatand massage, ” Crystal said.“It will definitely be a luxury to bepampered! Crystal first became a licensed cosmetologist 33 years ago, and operated her full-service salon in Wamego. She also worked in the Crums Beauty College apprentice program and helped educate others emerging into the field. Her family moved back to Fort Scott in 2008, and Crystal said she’s excited to get back into her life’s work.

“Any client in my chair...their service and my time will be one-on-one,” Crystal said.“I always want them to know that they have my undivided attention to fulfill the services they have come to me and trusted me for.”

The work at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will be particularly rewarding.

“My first priority is safety and convenience for the older adults,” Crystal said. The nursing staff are very accommodating to any and all needs of the residents and have been so helpful with anything needed. I have been going in and chatting with the present stylist and she has been wonderful about writing down any of their services, names, times, special needs etc."

Additionally, Crystal plans to offer

gift certificates and monthly specials. She has plans to offer Mother/Daughter specials as well as hosting special events at the Mane Room. Withtime she’ll gather feedback from her clients to better understand what they need and want.

Currently, the Mane Room plans to maintain current client schedules on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, with hopes to expand to full days on Tuesdays and Fridays to allow for expanded services.

To set up your appointment, give the Mane Room a call at620-223-5640.

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Crystal Zimmeran

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programs that directly benefit our local seniors at the Village.

If you missed the auction and would like to give, please contact Ginger Nance, Executive Director at gnance@pmma.org or call (620) 223-5550 or go to our website at www.fortscottpresbyterianvillage. org. u

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Well Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life.” - John 8:12

So, we have available to us His Light that can show us His direction in a dark world that is filled with misdirection, so we

can walk in a way that brings the greatest fulfillment and purpose. The last phrase speaks of Christ’s guidance and we can look at a very familiar text for this, Psalm 23:3: “He guides me along the right paths for his name sake.” Well, in verses 1 and 2 of the Psalm we see it is our loving shepherd that is leading to places that give his

comfort and care, as well as the refreshment of my soul. So now we move forward in the Lord’s paths to his plans for our life and His name’s sake.

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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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A large crowd turned out for the auction.

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village shares customer service survey responses

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village 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 5point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between April 2022 and March 2023, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village residents and their families gave the community high scores for safety

and security, demonstrating dignity and respect and meeting individual needs. Many also said they would recommend the community to others.

“I would tell them it is very nice, the staff is willing to care for any of your needs,” said one resident. “I appreciate the employees. They have been very nice and try to help you if they can.”

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