Emporia Presbyterian Manor
Staff Spotlight: JUNE 2019
Jessica Canchola
Get to know resident Jim Lowther In honor of Father’s Day, we want to make sure you know a special father (and grandfather) in our community—Jim Lowther. Jim graduated from the University of Kansas with his degree in Journalism. He and his wife, Virginia, met on the KU campus, even though Virginia graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in business administration. She went on to work for an insurance company and also wore the hat as “housewife.”
Jessica Canchola
Jim started out his career building, or developing, the company that is now Cable One, working with William Lindsay White, William Allen White’s Jim Lowther son. Jim also worked for the Emporia Gazette as the assistant publisher for a year and then went to work for Citizens National Bank, where he continued his work while also serving in the House of Representatives for 21 years. He was in the Emporia legislative district and also served four years on the school board. Jim and Virginia were married on Kansas Day, January 29, 1955. The couple had two daughters—the oldest daughter works for the Area on Aging in Emporia and the youngest daughter is a CPA. The family has grown over the years and there are now four grandchildren. When asked what he enjoyed most about Father’s Day, Jim shared, “Just being with my daughters and watching them grow. It was a lot of fun.” He also hopes he’s passed on a few things to his girls over the years, “Their ability to achieve, a strong work ethic and high standards.” Shortly after moving here, Virginia passed away around Christmas in 2011. Jim remembers that Thanksgiving before her passing fondly—his family and children got together for a big Thanksgiving feast here at Presbyterian -Lowther, continued on page 2
In the 17 months she’s been working on our campus, Jessica Canchola has had the opportunity to change job titles in order to do more of what she loves: interacting with residents. “I love residents. They make each day special,” said Jessica. Jessica started working for Presbyterian Manor in January 2018 as a nurse but transitioned onto the activities team as assistant activities director in February of this year. “I absolutely loved the idea of being able to interact with the residents from a different angle. Making them smile and laugh. Seeing them enjoy each other and listening to the conversations that different activities start is pretty neat. You -Canchola, continued on page 2
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Manor. He distinctly remembers this as a wonderful time that he greatly enjoyed. Today, Jim enjoys life in our community because he feels “comfortable.” When he moved here, problems he had at home were taken away. He enjoys that his needs are met, and that help is available to him as he needs it. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our community! We hope your day is spent with loved ones and cherishing memories together. ◆ -Canchola, continued from page 1
learn more about the residents. And I enjoy being able to be creative,” said Jessica. In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, too. “I love spending time with my kids and dogs. We enjoy being outside gardening and working in the yard. We also love being at the lake, country drives and sitting around the fire with family and friends.” Jessica’s family consists of her husband, Jose, three adult children, Damian, Kloey and Silas, and daughter-in-law, Jessica. She also has four Huskies, Trigger, Mia, Lula and Emerson and one Peekapoo, Charles, who Jessica claims as her fourth child. ◆
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Father’s Day Activity We’re turning the main dining room into a sports bar for our community’s Father’s Day celebration at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Join us for all the “manly” favorites such as pretzels, beer and games. All residents’ children are welcome to attend.
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Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Emporia Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: cstock@PMMA.org Susan Siepelmeier, executive director Crystal Stock, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Emporia Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
John King’s painting, “Nature’s Colors,” received first place in the Painting-Professional category and earned Best of Show-Professional. John’s other painting, “Moth,” earned the People’s ChoiceProfessional award and Judge’s Choice-Professional award.
Jimmy Nix won multiple awards at the Art is Ageless competition.
Emporia Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.
Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Crystal Stock, marketing director. “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.”
Best of Show-Amateur: Sarah Nix, “Italian Dreams”
Winners in the Emporia
Best of Show-Professional: John King, “Nature’s Colors”
People’s Choice-Professional: John King, “Moth” People’s Choice-Amateur: Nancy McKinzie, “Fence with a View” Judge’s Choice-Professional: John
Nancy McKinzie won first place for “Ducks in Flight” in the DrawingAmateur category.
King, “Moth” Judge’s Choice-Amateur: Nancy McKinzie, “Floral” Christmas-Amateur: Nona Thompson, “In the Midst of the Night” -AiA, continued on page 4
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Drawing-Amateur: Nancy McKinzie, “Ducks in Flight” Fiber Arts-Amateur: Lorraine Morton, “Captain America Crochet Afghan” Painting-Amateur: Paul Johnston, “Burr Oak Leaves” Painting-Professional: John King, “Nature’s Colors” Sculpture/3-D-Amateur: Jimmy Nix, “Tool Box” Photography-Amateur: Margaret Gunselman, “Greeting the Morning” Mixed Media/Crafts-Amateur: Vernon McKinzie, “Wooden Box” Quilting-Amateur: Joan Butts, “It’s Blue and 30”
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Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as other artistic pursuits throughout the year. ◆
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-
Thanks to all the talented artists who competed in this year’s Art is Ageless competition.