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Join us in honoring the fathers in our community
June 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. A cookout, live music on the patio along with a special guest Martha Haehl, who specializes in bluegrass music.
If you are interested in attending please call 620-223-5550 or email rkellum@pmma.org.
Happy Father’s Day
By Becky Kellum, marketing director I would like to take a moment to reflect on how Father’s Day began. Father’s Day was established in 1910 after a young lady by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father. He was Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, and he was a single parent who raised his six children alone. Sonora was a member of the Old Centenary Presbyterian church (now Knox Presbyterian Church). She got the idea after hearing a sermon about Mother’s Day in 1909. She knew right then that there should be a celebration for fathers. She asked her pastor if they could have a similar celebration for fathers. Several of the local clergymen accepted the idea. The clergymen throughout the city presented sermons honoring fathers HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
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Edith Collins
We welcomed Edith Collins to Presbyterian Village in April 2018. She’s a longtime resident of Fort Scott, moving here in 1945 from Matrix, Mo. After moving to Fort Scott, Edith attended nurse’s training. Along her journey as a nurse she met her future husband Lewis, when his mother was being treated at the hospital where Edith worked. Once married, they moved to a farm just outside of Fort Scott and had four children. Edith worked night shift from 1948-1990 at Mercy Hospital as an RN mostly on the OB floor, but when there were no babies being delivered, she worked other areas. Her husband worked the cattle, planted the crops and helped with the children. “Lewis did not like vegetables, so there was no canning to do,” said Edith. “But I was thankful for that because I didn’t like to can. I remember my mother, Grace, canning for hours and hours. It was such work in those days!” Still she had her share of labor at home. She made all of her clothing by hand, including her nurse’s outfit. “I wanted to learn how to crochet a baby blanket for my firstborn grandchild, so I got a pattern and set out on the new task at hand. That was 43 years ago. Since then I’ve moved on to sleeveless jackets, pillows and blankets,” said Edith. Edith has a blanket she crocheted for herself that her sister wanted, so Edith crocheted that exact blanket for her sister so they both would have matching blankets. “When I crochet something, I never keep it. I always give it away. This is just something I enjoy doing,” said Edith. A few of her items will be on display in the lobby at Presbyterian Village during the month of June. Come by to view her beautiful handwork and the love and attention she puts into her artistry.
Join us to hear historian present “The March of the Amazon Army”
The march for social justice in the Kansas coal mines when women protested hazardous conditions Local playwright Linda Knoll brings the coal mining history of southeast Kansas to life with her play, “Army of Amazons: An Oral History of Southeast Kansas.” On June 25, she will bring her knowledge to Presbyterian Village at 4 p.m. June 25 in the commons area for a presentation on the women’s march for justice that inspired her work. Linda is an educator and historian who has worked in a variety of heritage preservation settings. Her play has been performed for numerous audiences, and provided
the inspiration for the mural “Solidarity.”
Southeast Kansas has a rich and intense history heavily affected by coal mining. With the discovery of coal in the late 1860s, thousands came to work in the mines. At one time, the region produced a third of the nation’s coal. The mix of nationalities that settled in the area coalfields created an ethnic geography unique to Kansas that came to be known as “The Little Balkans.”
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village to host free history event
Monday, June 25, 2018 at 4 p.m.
RSVP by June 21 to Bekcy Kellum at 620-223-5550 or rkellum@pmma.org
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In 1921, a commitment to achieving social justice was acted upon by thousands of women—wives and relatives of striking miners—who marched on the coal mines in protest of hazardous working conditions, poor pay and discrimination. It is the story of the men and women who not only toiled to extract coal from the earth, but also engaged in a courageous
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Ginger Nance, executive director Becky Kellum, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact rkellum@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-223-5550 Fax: 620-223-7800 Address: 2401 S. Horton, Fort Scott, KS 66701 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org
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struggle for equity and justice that advanced the cause of human and civil rights in America.
The presentation is part of Presbyterian Village’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing lifelong learning program featuring information from local, regional and national experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families.
on June 19, 1910. In the 1930s the most popular “trade” ideas were ties, tobacco pipes and traditional gifts. In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first Presidential proclamation honoring Father’s Day. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a law to make Father’s Day a permanent holiday, which is to be held on the third Sunday of June. I interviewed a few fathers that live at the Presbyterian Village and asked them, “What is the best piece of advice you could give to the young fathers?” Gerald Cox stated, “Just take care of your family.” Gene Farmer shared, “Work hard and take care of the family.” Wilbur Mowan had a similar sentiment to add, “Work hard for the family.” The staff at the Presbyterian Village would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day! There will be a celebration to honor the fathers in our community.
Good Samaritan dinner & auction raises $39,000 for area seniors Fort Scott PresbyterianVillage thanks citizens for their support
More than 500 people collectively raised $39,000 for the Good Samaritan Program at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s annual dinner and auction May 2. Sale items included a car, John Deere lawnmower, collectible glass, quilts, furniture and indoor and outdoor household goods donated by area businesses and residents. Proceeds support the Good Samaritan Program, which provides financial assistance to Presbyterian Village seniors who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. “We are so grateful for the support we receive each year for our dinner and auction,” said Ginger Nance, executive director at Presbyterian Village. “There were enough items to fill both sides of the garage and overflow into the outdoor parking area. We want to thank everyone who sponsored, volunteered,
donated items, purchased dinner, bid on or bought auction items or participated in our raffle.” Bruce and Carol Majors of Fort Scott won the trip to Santa Fe, N.M. “I’m truly humbled by the commitment that our community, tenants, employees, donors and friends all have to the Presbyterian Village mission,” Nance said. “Each year, I am left feeling so touched after seeing how so many pull together to ensure that our seniors’ needs are met in our community. It is exhausting work, but in such a great way! There’s no better feeling than knowing and seeing God’s work take place right before our eyes!” The ticket sales including the dinner, trip raffle, sponsorships and auction totaled just over $30,000.The proceeds were added to the $5,050 in proceeds from the sale of Bob and
Faye Steele’s household goods auctioned in August 2017, bringing the combined total raised for the Good Samaritan Program to $39,250. The Steeles gave their household items of their estate to Presbyterian Village to be used in our Good Samaritan annual auction. Moving and storing the large amount of items was a challenge, so Presbyterian Village had an auction at GOOD SAMARITAN
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winners announced
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village recently hosted their annual Art is Ageless event for the seniors 65 years old or older. The reception was recently held with many of the artists along with their family and friends. The winners of this year’s competition were: Needlework Amateur: Charlotte Kite Needlework Professional: Carolyn Crystal Photography Professional: Bob Eckles Photography Amateur: Jan Hedges Mixed Media/Crafts Professional: Bobbie Kemna Mixed Media /Crafts Amateur: Gene & Helen Nuzum Christmas Professional: Carolyn Crystal LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Christmas Amateur: Aggie Keesling Quilting Amateur: Barbara Wood Painting Professional: Carolyn Munsell Painting Amateur: Aggie Keesling Drawing Amateur: Sally Richardson People’s Choice Amateur:YoYo Quilt by Mary Wood People’s Choice Professional: “Pots and Branches” by Carolyn Munsell Best of Show Professional: “Home Sweet Home Adobe” by Carolyn Munsell Best of Show Amateur: “Pirate Ship” by Sally Richardson We are always thrilled to see the tremendous talent that people have that is often hidden. We want to thank you all for sharing and
Best of Show – Professional winner, “Home Sweet Home Adobe” by Carolyn Munsell
allowing viewers the opportunity to enjoy seeing your artwork on display. We look forward to creating more works together and anticipate next year’s exhibit to be even bigger than ever. FORT SCOTT PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE
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JUNE 2018 Calendar of Events 1 Friday
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Gardening & Watering 10:00a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Good Ole Days Parade 5:00 p.m. Bingo 1:00 p.m. Cardinal Train Game 6:30 p.m. Church Service Rev. Marty DeWitt 1:30 p.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Book Club trip to Public Library 1:00 p.m. Little League Ball Fischer Park 5:30p.m. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Art Studio 1:30 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. Farmer’s Market 5:00 p.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Let’s go to breakfast Nu Grille 9:30 a.m. Health for Life 11:00 a.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. Gardening & Watering 10:00a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Miner’s Memorial Pittsburg 4:00 p.m. Bingo 2:00 p.m. Puzzle on 2nd Floor 5:00 p.m. Church Service Pastor Harold Hicks 1:30 p.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Menu Meeting 3:00 p.m.
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Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Art Studio 1:30 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. 13 Wednesday Gardening & Watering 10:00a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Nevada Dollar Store & consignment store 2:00 p.m. 14 Thursday Boy Scouts wll be putting up flag 9:30a.m. Scrapbooking 1:30 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. Honoring our flag 15 Friday Exercise 11:00 a.m. Fathers honored with live bluegrass & cookout on patio 5:30 p.m. Deadline to sign up for the Lavender Festival 16 Saturday Lavender Festival with Music and Art 10:00a.m. Bingo 1:00 p.m. Game Night 6:30 p.m. 17 Sunday FATHER’S DAY Church Service Jason Shankelford 3:00 p.m. 18 Monday Exercise 11:00 a.m. Bring a baby picture for Guess Who! 1:30 p.m. 19 Tuesday Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Art Studio 1:30 p.m. Farmer’s Market 5:00p.m.
20 Wednesday Gardening & Watering 10:00a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Tenant Birthday Party 3:30 p.m. 21 Thursday Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Tenant Council 12:45 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. Deadline to sign up for Galena trip 22 Friday Galena Mining & Historical Museum & Eat at “Car on Route 66 Diner” 11:00a.m. 23 Saturday
Bingo 2:00 p.m. Bridge Game 6:30 p.m. 24 Sunday Church Service Rev. Joan Koller 1:30 p.m. 25 Monday Exercise 11:00 a.m. Mining presentation Linda Knoll 4:00 p.m. 26 Tuesday Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Art Studio 1:30 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. 27 Wednesday Gardening & Watering 10:00a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Pittsburg Casino trip 3:30 p.m. 28 Thursday Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Walmart 1:30 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. National Shake a Hand Day! 29 Friday Exercise 11:00 a.m. Travel to greenhouse 3:00 p.m. 30 Saturday Game Night 6:30p.m.
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the Steeles’ farm in August. For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s independent and assisted living services, accommodations or amenities, contact Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550. If you would like to partner with us to learn how you can make a difference in a seniors life through the Good Samaritan fund estate planning, please contact Ginger Nance at 620-2235550, gnance@pmma.org or the Presbyterian Manor development team at 800336-8511 Ext. 1222. Every dollar, truly makes a difference.