Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
MARCH 2020
New resident is a long-standing member of the Fort Scott community There was a terrible snowstorm on the day Nolene Whiteside was born at her family’s home near Larned, Kan. “I was born [in February 1927],” Nolene said. “The doctor was there, and he had to stay for two days before he could get home.” The time between that birthday snowstorm and her recent move to Fort Scott Presbyterian Village has been filled with a great deal of travel, projects, work and caring for her growing family — Presbyterian Village welcomes Nolene which includes three children, Whiteside. four grandchildren, and 10 greatgrandchildren. “I went to Larned High School, then I got a scholarship to KU,” Nolene said. “I went there for two years before I ran out of money. I met my husband there; he was going to KU at the time.” Nolene and “Ed” married in 1947 in Larned, then moved to Fort Scott to help run Ed’s family’s grocery stores. They remained in Fort Scott, working in the family business until the company sold in 1993. “His grandfather originally started a store in Uniontown in 1896, about 30 miles from Fort Scott,” Nolene said. “In 1923, they had another store in Redfield, and then opened another in Fort Scott. It was a family business. He had two brothers and two sisters who worked in the store.” Nolene stayed home for the better part of 20 years to care for the children: two girls and a boy.
Presbyterian Village Art is Ageless® exhibit and reception features senior artists Local senior artists will be celebrated March 9 through 18 at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, as the community hosts its annual Art is Ageless® exhibit and observes the 40th anniversary of the Art is Ageless® program. Art is Ageless is a trademarked program of PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America). The program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity. “It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Becky Kellum, marketing director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Fort Scott community.” ART IS AGELESS® – continued on page 2
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Whiteside – continued from page 1 “When my two girls were in college at KU, I decided it was time to go to work,” Nolene said. “My sisterin-law worked in the office at the time. She was 20 years older and she decided to retire, so I took her job.” The family’s status as longstanding local grocers put them in touch with just about everyone in town — and gave them opportunities to remain active in the community.
“We went to Europe with a group from the bank here,” she said. “We went to Hawaii twice — once for our 25th anniversary, then we won a trip from the grocery store supplier. We went to Brazil, South America, Puerto Rico, Prince Edward Island, Vancouver and Niagara Falls. I enjoyed all of them.” Much of their travel came after the couple retired and sold the stores in 1993. Ed passed away in 2008,
“I belonged to a lot of clubs in those 20 years I stayed home,” Nolene said. “The Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs, Pierian Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, Kansas Association for Family and Community Education, Beta Sigma Phi, Progressive Mother’s Club, and I worked in the United Methodist Church. I was also a Cub Scout leader and a Camp Fire leader.”
The Art is Ageless exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 through 18 and feature works from local artists. The public is welcome to visit the community to view the exhibit of acrylics, oils, photography and various other mediums, ranging from amateur to professional levels. Winning pieces at the community level move on to a masterpiece level judging to determine which pieces are featured in the annual calendar and note cards. In addition to the exhibit, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will honor local senior artists during a reception and final exhibit at the community at 2 p.m. March 19. For more information about Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org. For more about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, visit FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org or contact Becky at 620-223-5550 or rkellum@pmma.org. u
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The first Art is Ageless calendar was published in 1981, featuring art from Presbyterian Manor community residents. Since then, the program has expanded to include a juried art competition open to all seniors age 65 and older.
While she remained plenty busy throughout those years, she and Ed still found time to travel quite a bit using some of the windfall from winning contests held by grocery supply companies.
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“It’s different than living in my own home,” she said. “But I like it here. I meet a lot of people, and some of my friends are here. I’ve probably met everyone who lives here now because of the activities they have. It’s a nice place, and they take good care of you.”
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In her spare time, she used to crochet, quilt, and cross-stitch. She made quilts and afghans for her children and grandchildren and potholders for just about everyone in the family.
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and Nolene moved to Presbyterian Village in August 2019.
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Trunk quilt display makes appearance at Presbyterian Village Erica Skouby and Becky Bruce shared their quilt trunk display at Presbyterian Village for more than 20 people in January. The duo shared quilts ranging from late 1880 to the present day. Each quilt has its own story. Becky Bruce talked to the group about how to care for older quilts. She also explained that she purchases quilts from antique shops, garage sales and estate sales. Some of those quilts were crafted by the quilting guild. She often restores a quilt to the best of her ability. She then adds the quilt to her trunk and travels to different locations to place it on display and explain its history. Erica Skouby, owner of the Nine Patch Quilt & Fabrics of Nevada, and Becky Bruce shared stories about the quilts during a quilt trunk show at Presbyterian Village in January.
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Don’t miss this Alzheimer’s learning opportunity Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will offer an Alzheimer’s disease remote learning series session from 1-2 p.m. March 11 in the community room. The topic will be engaging people with Alzheimer’s in activities. Contact Becky Kellum to RSVP at 620-223-5550 or rkellum@pmma.org. u
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YOU MATTER A Special Insert Highlighting the Efforts of PMMA Donors and Volunteers
GENEROUS PEOPLE MAKE OUR CAMPUS BETTER residents to gather for prayer and worship. The space is also available for Fort Scott area community groups to utilize.
A grant from the Timken Foundation, along with the help of several other loyal donors, made updates to the Community Room and Resident Nail Spa area possible. The Community Room is now a welcoming place for residents and their family members to enjoy time together and for
Space for pampering and relaxation also received much needed improvements. The old equipment and furniture made it difficult for residents and guests with physical limitations. Now the updated Nail Spa provides residents and community seniors access to nail care in a relaxing and serene setting. Thanks to the Timken Foundation and many generous people, residents and local area seniors have a spa and recreational space tailored to their unique needs. Together, we are making a positive difference in the lives of seniors.
FORT SCOTT FUNDRAISING DASHBOARD Gifts received in 2019 were restricted in the following program areas. Every gift will be used here in your community.
MARCH 2020
THE FAQS ON THE SECURE ACT The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was enacted Jan. 1, 2020. With it came many questions for those who are planning for retirement, retired or who are retiring in the near future. Passed as part of a spending bill, the SECURE Act brought with it the most significant changes to retirement plans since 2006. While some changes impact you, others will impact the people you name as a beneficiary. Changes to Know
1. You can contribute to your IRA longer. Previously, you could not contribute to your IRA after reaching the age of 70½. However, more and more people are working past that age. The SECURE Act repeals this age limitation, allowing you more time to save. 2. The required minimum distribution (RMD) age changed. The SECURE Act changed the age at which you must start taking RMDs from your retirement account from 70½ to 72 for those who were born July 1, 1949, or later. This change allows you additional time to grow the funds in your account before you have to start withdrawing from it. 3. IRA beneficiary rules have changed. Prior to the SECURE Act, beneficiaries could take distributions throughout their lives. This offered tax savings for the beneficiary. The SECURE Act preserved this option for beneficiaries who are spouses, but repeals it for non-spousal IRA beneficiaries. They will now have 10 years to withdraw the entire amount. What Stayed the Same
If you’re 70½ or older, you can still make a tax-free gift to a qualified charitable organization. You can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions. Your gift will also be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference you’re making. Please contact Sarah Oenning at soenning@pmma.org to discuss your benefits. Review Your Plans If you have questions about the impact of the SECURE Act on your retirement plans, be sure to make an appointment with your financial advisor. They can review the plans you have in place (including your beneficiary designations) and help make sure you are still on the right track.
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