Volume 38, No. 3
Manor Living A Publication of Magnolia Manor Senior Living
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or the second time in less than a year, actually 11 months to the day, Magnolia Manor evacuated our three coastal campuses because of a hurricane. Over 350 of our residents were predicted to be impacted by Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest and deadliest storms on record. It was challenging, but we were ready. Last year’s Hurricane Matthew evacuation had prepared us, it had trained us, so when it looked like Irma would follow a similar track, we knew what to do.
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OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017 Active Trustees Mr. James R. Buchanan, Jr. Mr. Russ Carreker Mr. Ed Collier Dr. Schley Gatewood, Jr. Mrs. Ann Harris Mr. Mark Johnson Mr. Will Peterson, IV Mr. Chuck Reeves Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield Mrs. Edie Vinson Mr. Hal Weathers Mrs. Jean Wheeler Executive Committee Chairman – Mr. Mark Johnson Vice Chairman – Mr. Chuck Reeves Secretary – Mrs. Jean Wheeler Emeritus Members Rev. J. William Dupree Mrs. Betty D. Pope Dr. James T. Trice, Jr. Ex-Officio Members Bishop Lawson Bryan, Resident Bishop, South Georgia Conference Rev. Henry Bass South Central District Superintendent Dr. Buddy Cooper, Northwest District Superintendent Dr. Nita Crump, Southwest District Superintendent Dr. Rick Lanford, North Central District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Moseley, Coastal District Superintendent Rev. Chris Ramsey, Northeast District Superintendent
Senior leadership activated our emergency plan. We reserved buses and ambulances to transport residents to safety, we rented equipment trucks to haul medical equipment, walkers and wheel chairs, and we began stocking supplies. We continued tracking the storm closely. All staff were prepped and briefed not only at the facilities that would evacuate, but also at our facilities that would be receiving the displaced residents. When the time came to evacuate, we were already in touch with emergency management authorities, receiving campuses were completely ready for guests, and residents had a travel bag packed. Everything went as planned except for the unpredicted power outages at our receiving facilities. Thanks to The Methodist Home for Children for feeding our residents in Macon. The storm had moved, but that is a story for another time. The real story, however, is about the people, our people. They made a massive effort look simple. Residents at our receiving campuses in Americus, Moultrie, Buena Vista and Columbus opened their hearts and homes. I was amazed so few complained about the disruption to their regular routines. Employees from the coastal campuses left their own families in order to travel with evacuees, not knowing if they would have a home when they returned. Staff never complained about having to work extra hours, all while pitching in to help without even being asked. Church members, GSW students and other friends made welcome bags, snacks and lap blankets for those displaced by the storm; vendors and supporters reached out offering encouragement and help. There were volunteers who provided activities to help pass the time while our residents were away from their homes. Our dining staff never complained about having to prepare dozens of extra meals, and the housekeeping staff did the extra work with a smile. This experience again showed what makes Magnolia Manor so special. It challenged us, it gave us things to do better, and it gave us the opportunity to be there when people needed us most. It’s the people—our employees, our incredibly understanding residents and family members, the various volunteers, generous donors and church family. It’s everyone who loves and cares about Magnolia Manor and what it represents. I was—and I still am—so proud to be part of this amazing organization. We saw and lived our motto, It’s about Life…It’s about Living! In so many ways it is so true.
Cover Photograph: Cory Webb EMT with Vivian Woods Resident
Mark R. Todd President & CEO Sarah Cunio, Layout & Design Art Director 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709
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hat makes us who we are? Is it nature—our genetic makeup—that predetermines our personalities and general disposition? Or is it nurture—our experiences, environment, upbringing, and the people in our lives? Scientists have debated this subject for decades. Personally, I think it’s both. I do know that people have had a HUGE role in shaping who I am. My parents loved me unconditionally. My grandmother was mentally ill and abused my mother. Because of her upbringing, Mom made sure to love us in all the ways she never experienced. Dad grew up poor. My grandfather was a sharecropper and drove a mule-drawn wagon peddling flour, sugar and household essentials to other sharecroppers. Dad taught me to take pride in my work. Mom and Dad sacrificed to make sure we got a good education, then sacrificed even more to ensure that I became the first person in our family’s history to graduate from college, then to get a Master’s degree. Our family gathered every night to read Bible stories from this HUGE story book sold by a traveling salesman. I still cherish that book and can tell you to this day exactly how it smelled. It had beautiful glossy color pictures that illustrated each story. Moses in the basket. Jacob’s ladder. The crucifixion. The empty tomb. My faith was formed through those evenings together and those stories. Then, there was Mrs. Johnson, my first Sunday School teacher, and her tender hugs, the Lifesavers we received every Christmas, and her lessons about how much Jesus loves me. Mrs. Roper, my first grade teacher, saw that I had potential and made me believe it. My sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Gregory, challenged me academically so that by the end of the school year, I was scoring senior high and freshmen college level in my courses. I worked at my Dad’s shop starting at age nine, and was driving wreckers at age 17. I learned customer service from him. My mentor in ministry, Dr. Thomas, broadened my horizons for how ministry should be done. There were also the church members who loved, forgave and challenged me. You see, the common thread here is the people who shaped me. In the following pages, you’ll read about extraordinary but regular people making a difference at Magnolia Manor. Penny doesn’t just do maintenance at St. Simons: she’s doing ministry. Lucious quietly serves in housekeeping with a servant’s heart. John, Michelle, Betty Lee, Bill, Dan, Cile, Vicki, Dot, and Frank are our chaplains who sacrifice their lives for our residents. Mitchell is passionate about helping people make a difference through their donations. Louise, Rhonda and others make sure residents have beautiful birds to brighten their day. Mrs. Jackson inspires us at the young age of 106. And what about Angela and all of the other people who made it possible for our Marion County campus to receive a national quality award? In the spotlight are all of the amazing people—residents and staff—who did the impossible when Hurricane Irma paid us a visit. Finally, there are the hundreds of volunteers and donors who make our ministry possible. Yes, it’s the people. They define who we are as an organization. Keep reading to find out how.
Stephen L.Vinson SVP for Communications Cheryl Kennedy, Editor Director for Communications ckennedy@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709 229-931-5970
Senior Management
Mark R. Todd, President and CEO
Hill V. Fort, Sr. Vice President for Operations Scott D. Adkins, C.P.A., Sr. Vice President for Finance Diane R. Harrison, Sr. Vice President for Human Resources Stephen L. Vinson, Sr. Vice President for Communications
Penny with Administrator Jackie Newman and Residential Counselor Kevin Pearce
We serve all through Love and Support for a Lifetime The phrase, “going above and beyond” would be an understatement when referring to Penny Lynch, Maintenance Manager for Magnolia Manor of St. Simons Island. She’s strong, determined, and making a difference in the lives of the residents she serves. Penny takes care of the daily tasks that some may find difficult in their senior years. “No day is the same,” says Penny. “It’s not unusual to start my day working on one thing, and then a resident’s oven goes out or a light needs to be changed.” Without hesitation, Penny’s on it! “I love Penny,” states Administrator Jackie Newman, “She’ll do anything she’s asked by me or anyone else. She can do anything from replacing an air conditioner unit to an occasional car repair.” Where does her intense drive and ability come from? “I had to learn to be tough at a young age,” she explains. “My little brother and I were shuffled around as children in foster homes, and I didn’t have a strong male influence in my life until I was adopted at nine years old.” She’s very thankful for her adoptive parents and the new life they provided her and her little brother. Her father taught her many important life skills, including how to work on cars. Penny credits her mother for developing her strong work ethic. Some of Penny’s first jobs were roofing and framing houses, road work, and housekeeping, which led to her first position at Magnolia Manor. When the Maintenance Manager job opened up nine years ago, she applied and got the job. According to staff and residents, she has been their “go-to” girl ever since. Along the way, she earned certifications in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and EPA. More importantly, she has fallen in love with the residents, and they with her. “I can come to work in a bad mood, see one of the residents and get a hug or kiss, and my mood changes instantly!!” shares Penny. There is probably no greater testament to Penny’s strength, devotion, and desire to serve the Magnolia Manor residents (and the community) than watching her pull together the Light the Night event every December. When she first came on board, it was a small event with a few basic Christmas decorations. Not one to settle for mediocracy, she has taken it to a new level, growing the event with each passing year. She has designed and created wooden cutouts, added thousands of lights, and worked tirelessly with staff to transform the campus into a winter wonderland. Whether high up on a ladder hanging lights or down on the ground figuring out an electrical problem, Penny works until the last minute to ensure a wonderful experience for the thousands of community-goers who visit throughout the month of December.
Mark your calendars - Light the Night 2017 begins on December 5. Article Continued on Page 17
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Vision Our Communities are about Life and Living
“Television is a wonderful thing, isn’t it?” Columbus resident Virginia Jackson asks with a grin. Funny question for most of us to think about, but let’s put it in perspective. Ms. Jackson is 106 years old. She didn’t even have television until she was middle-aged. The TV in her room is commonplace now, and an important part of her life at her Magnolia Manor home. This is a home she dearly loves for many reasons. From Charlotte, North Carolina, Ms. Virginia had never heard of Columbus before she moved there. “May 1, 1938, I came to Columbus off my honeymoon,” she shares. She worked in a bank before her marriage, and when her fiancé said they would be moving to Columbus, she said, “Where’s Columbus?” She’s enjoyed her life there ever since, raising a family and being very involved in St. Luke UMC, where she is a 79-year member! She is not able to get to church much now, hence the reason she is very thankful for her television and the Sunday morning church broadcasts. She believes it’s the next best thing to being there! A few years back, one of her five younger sisters (she’s the middle of 11 siblings) asked if she was making plans for where she was going to live. “I hadn’t really thought about it,” she explains. After a fall and a stay in rehab, she loved being at Magnolia Manor so much she stayed on a little longer, then a little longer, until she finally made it her home. “I recommend it to anybody. I love my room, the food is good, and the staff is wonderful! I love all of them,” she shares. Even though she loves her television, she doesn’t keep it on all day. She likes to watch a little news; but as she is able, she enjoys as many of the resident activities as possible. She recently enjoyed a “Family is Forever” cookout during the celebration of National Assisted Living Week. Administrator Tiffany Griffin treated residents and family members to lunch in appreciation for letting Magnolia Manor be their “forever home!” Perhaps the joy she feels being a part of the Magnolia Manor family is her secret to living such a long life. “I never dreamed I’d live this long,” she shares. Her advice? “Just enjoy every day and appreciate those people around you who take care of you!” It is a blessing for staff to love and take care of not only Mrs. Jackson, but all of our residents. Thank you, Ms. Jackson for making Magnolia Manor your “forever home!”
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Back Row (Left to Right) Bill Alderman, Dan Krupp, Vicki Scott, Dot Stewart Front Row Michelle Hunter, Cile Mitchell, Betty Lee Scott (Dr. Frank Parr - Not in Picture)
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Commitment to our faith tradition
Our spiritual care team continues to grow under the direction of Senior Chaplain John Walker. Allow us to introduce our newest chaplains: Bill Alderman was raised in Manchester, Georgia. He went to Georgia Southern University, graduating with a degree in Outdoor Recreation. More importantly, GSU is where he met his wife of 12 years, Ashley. They have two children. Their son Crosby is 8, and their daughter Kimball is 6. They live in Brunswick and serve together at First Baptist Church of Woodbine, Georgia, where Bill is the pastor. They have served together in different capacities over the years, and their children are joining with them in service to God. They are happy to be at Magnolia Manor of St. Simons Island, ministering to the staff and residents. Betty Lee Bell Scott is from Americus, Georgia, where her family has lived since the late 1800’s. She was educated in the Americus City school system and attended Georgia Southwestern State University. She has two daughters, Meg Scott Usrey (Chris) of Americus and Emily Scott Odom (Freddie) of Bluffton. She’s blessed with two grandchildren, Sam and Millee. Betty Lee has worked for 21 years at Agrium, a fertilizer plant in Americus. She received her license to preach at Emory University Candler School of Theology in May 2017. She is excited to now be able to minister to our residents at Magnolia Manor of Marion County in Buena Vista. In her spare time Betty Lee enjoys reading, spending time with family and collecting Milk Glass. She attends Lee Street United Methodist Church in Americus. Dan Krupp was born in Santa Cruz, California. He rambled his way east as a young man and, (in his words), “miraculously!” graduated from the University of Florida. He was a school teacher until he retired about six years ago. Dan has been blessed to minister as an associate pastor for Grace Communion Woodbine in Woodbine, Georgia. He is excited about serving our St. Marys residents as Chaplain. Dan and his wife Priscilla share interests in nature, most recently in bird watching. They have a daughter, Connie, and two grandchildren, Kristin and Christopher. Last but not least, our Richmond Hill campus is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Parr. Raised in Savannah, GA, Frank comes on board with the credentials, experience, and a heart for growing our spiritual care program at Magnolia Manor. In his 41 years of ministry, he has served several local church appointments across the conference, including Isle of Hope UMC from 1994-2010 as Associate Pastor. In addition, he has served on numerous youth and older adult councils. Frank retired in 2016, and he and his wife, Beth, are living in Savannah. Their son, Russell, and his wife Alex also live in Savannah with their two children, Turner and Johanna.
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Dignity, respect, care and compassion for all
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Matthew 7:12
American actor Mike Rowe hosted a popular Discovery Channel show called “Dirty Jobs,” working alongside employees who had difficult or messy jobs. Rowe believes, “People with dirty jobs are happier than you think. As a group, they’re the happiest people I know.” We are grateful for our Magnolia Manor housekeeping staff for doing the dirty work necessary to make our campuses clean and pleasant for our residents and staff. Most of us don’t stop to think, but by being diligent in cleaning, our housekeeping staff helps control the spread of insects and disease. One person in particular approaches his job every day with great pride and always with a smile and a kind word. Lucious Barthell was born in Americus, Georgia, the middle child of 11 children. His mother and father instilled in him high values, made sure he knew to work hard to get what he wanted, and encouraged him to follow the Golden Rule – lessons he’s carried with him to this day. After graduating from high school, Lucious made his way to New York City where he worked as a spot welder for 12 years. It was wonderful being a sports enthusiast in the Big Apple, and he made sure to take advantage of the opportunity to see many Yankees and Knicks games. As for the winters there…he didn’t find those to be as much fun! Longing to return to a more laid-back lifestyle, Lucious made his way back to Americus, Georgia. In 1996, he began working in the housekeeping department at Magnolia Manor. His job takes him all over the campus, from the corporate office, to the retirement center, and even to the apartments. His job is more than collecting trash. If residents need something moved in or out of a closet, he may assist with that. He also handles carpet cleaning, something he especially enjoys because he knows how much they appreciate it. And then there’s the job of filling bird feeders. “Many of our residents love to bird watch,” says Lucious, “so I make sure they are able to by taking care of their feeders.” During the recent hurricane, Lucious made himself available to assist evacuees with directions around the building or simply to answer their questions. No matter what Lucious is working on, he greets residents and staff with a smile and a hello…by name. He remembers everyone’s name! When asked how he does it, he says, “I just treat people the way I’d want be treated,” living out the valuable lessons his parents taught him. Everyone looks forward to his visits, not because he’s picking up the trash; he’s picking up their spirits! Never grumbling or complaining, he is happy in his job. And when he’s away from work, Lucious finds pleasure watching sports, working in the yard, and doing some “non-traditional” cooking. What’s his favorite dish, though? Mac and cheese! After his 21 years of service, Lucious is starting to dream of retirement. He hopes to land on a beach somewhere...possibly southern California. Lucious, from all who admire and respect you for doing the dirty work on a daily basis, we hope your dreams come true.
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Staff and residents at Magnolia Manor of Marion County
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Integrity through excellence
The Georgia Health Care Association and the Georgia Center for Assisted Living (GHCA/GCAL) announced in July that Magnolia Manor of Marion County is one of only 12 long term and postacute care providers across Georgia to be recognized with the 2017 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second highest of three distinctions possible through the National Quality Award Program, which was established in 1996. The program honors providers across the nation that have demonstrated a commitment to improving quality of care in long term and post-acute care centers and communities. Magnolia Manor President and CEO, Mark R. Todd stated, “With only 191 Silver recipients nationwide out of more than 15,000 providers, we are honored to be a member of that very select group.” Based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which is also the foundation of the metric-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative, the National Quality Award Program challenges member providers to achieve performance excellence through three progressive levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Providers begin the quality improvement process by striving to reach the Bronze level. Here, they develop an organizational profile with essential performance elements and demonstrate their ability to implement a performance improvement system. At the Silver level, members further develop and demonstrate effective approaches that help improve performance and health care outcomes. Recipients of the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award may now move forward in developing approaches and achieving performance levels that meet the criteria required for the Gold Excellence in Quality Award. Earlier this year, the winners of the Bronze awards were announced, including Magnolia Manor of St. Marys and St. Simons Island Assisted Living. “They now join our seven other campus programs already awarded Bronze status,” said Todd. The awards will be presented during AHCA/NCAL’s 68th Annual Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15-18, 2017. In other good news…. Six Magnolia Manor campuses were recently awarded the Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA) Excellence in Action Award from NRC Health, a company helping healthcare organizations better understand the people they care for. Magnolia Manor of Columbus, Magnolia Manor of Macon, Magnolia Manor of St. Marys, Magnolia Manor of St. Simons, Magnolia Manor, Inc., Article Continued on Page 17
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Gloria Frazier (staff) and Ellen Minter (resident) at Magnolia Manor of Marion County On Right: Kathleen Westwood, resident at Columbus West
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Healthy mind, body, and spirit
Providing opportunities for our residents to be healthy in mind, body, and spirit is a high enough priority that it’s included in the core values of our organization. The obvious examples of what we provide in that area are our chaplaincy program, our wellness/ fitness centers, and creative activities. Something less obvious is our bird aviaries. Our Nursing Centers in Buena Vista, Columbus, and St. Simons Island have discovered they offer residents a fun way to see into the life of birds and have a little pet therapy at the same time. When current St. Simons Island AL and IL Administrator Jackie Newman was the Activities Director in the Americus Nursing Center in the 1990’s, she had someone build a “bird cage” that was mobile so it could move around to different units. It mostly stayed in the lobby between Units 1 and 5. “We received a very positive response from residents,” she remembers. “Several would sit in the lobby and watch the birds for hours. The finches are so active and busy that they are fun to watch.” Fast forward to today. Our Nursing Center residents are continuing to reap the benefits of the aviaries. Rhonda Carmichael, Admissions Director at St. Simons Island Nursing Center, witnesses their value firsthand. “Our little birds are always entertaining, and it is the norm rather than the exception to see residents sitting just watching their playful antics,” she shares. “Residents become very attentive to their needs. When one “fledgling” was having a rough time, a resident made sure we were aware so the group who manages their care could give the bird special attention.” She recalls another amazing moment. “A resident noticed that a newborn had fallen from the nest and alerted the staff. The newborn was the size of a jelly bean and the color of the ground cover of the aviary!” Louise Bush, Activities Director at Columbus West sees the aviaries as a true asset for their building. “Some of the residents even name the birds and will always let me know if one falls out of their nest,” explains Louise. “Additionally, the aviary makes for great social interaction. At times the residents can be observed sitting, having snacks and drinks and just talking about the different colors of the birds and how they are interacting.” In Buena Vista, Activities Director, Tina Gray, sees a similar response. “Some residents watch the birds every day and make sure I know if anything is not right with them…and believe me, they know!” The therapeutic benefits cannot be overlooked either. “There have been times when a resident may be depressed or having some anxiety, and I’ve helped them go up front to see the birds.” says Louise. “When they start asking questions and talking, they start to relax.” Both Tina and Rhonda agree. “Often residents will sit and be intrigued by the activity of the birds, and only a short while Article Continued on Page 18
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The Annual Low County Boil in St. Marys raises funds for campus improvements
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Creative change and constant improvement
We have had multiple construction projects going on for many months. In Moultrie the expansion of the dining room and kitchen, as well as the addition of office space, was completed at the end of May. Our Buena Vista renovation is well underway and moving along as planned. Along with much needed administrative space, here we will also add a new rehab area and a specialized memory care unit. Completion is scheduled for the end of the year. In Americus, Phase I of our four-phase $11.5 million project has been completed with improvements to the Retirement Center. There have been numerous indoor upgrades including paint, carpet, and lighting. On the exterior, our portico is completed, as well as newly paved driveways. Phase II began with demolition of Section One of the retirement center to clear the way for an entirely new, state of the art Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center. The expected completion date is May 31, 2018. On our St. Marys campus, it’s Low County Boil season and that means upgrades on are the way. This very popular signature event helps with the funding of large purchases. This year’s funds will go toward the purchase of Maxwell Thomas Durable Thermolaminate Square Tables. These are resistant to scratches, chipping and peeling. Accompanying the tables will be Maxwell Thomas Kensington chairs with in-line wheels on the front legs for safety and easier mobility. The success of the annual event can be attributed to a very active and hard-working Advisory Board. Administrator May Stevens cannot say enough positive things about the great work they accomplish. “I can hardly believe how amazing our Advisory Board is with this annual fundraiser. They are diligent in their efforts to sell tickets, acquire kettle sponsorships, and recruit help for that day,” she explains. “The event brings the community together with the sale of tickets and kettle sponsorships of $100 each. We usually sell between 75-80 kettles, but we hope to do more this year to meet our goal and combine it with last year’s donations.” Thank you St. Marys Advisory Board for all you do! They are: Wanda Bennett, Stephanie Bledsoe, William Bruce, Jim Connor, Abbie Cumming, Gloria Dengler, Frank Frasca, Pat Green, Frances Gowen, Jillian Guy, Rev. Tom Jones, Rev. Dan and Priscilla Krupp, Jimmy McCollum, Martha McGhin, Carol Moore, Dr. Wayne Moseley (ex-officio), Mary Neff, Steve Romine (Chair), Elizabeth Rush, Rev. Devin Schultz, Joyce Smith, Robert Spann, Article Continued on Page 18
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We serve all through Love and Support for a Lifetime
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Penny’s intense devotion to this signature event is also seen on a daily basis, and most recently during the Hurricane Matthew AND Irma evacuations. For two years in a row, Penny has left St. Simons Island, along with residents and staff, not knowing what she will witness when she returns. Throughout it all, she keeps the evacuating residents’ needs well above her own. One example: after being awake for 36 hours, and without power at the Americus Retirement Center, she coordinated a cookout of hot dogs and hamburgers for the residents and staff so everyone could enjoy a hot meal! It’s no wonder many of the Manor residents brag on her ability to handle repairs, unexpected occurrences, and those pesky hurricanes with skill, timeliness, and above all…compassion.
Penny with co-worker Dedria Smith
Integrity through excellence
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and the Mattie H. Marshall Alzheimer’s Center were among 225 GHCA members who received the Excellence in Action Award. “Our goal has always been to provide an exceptional level of
care and support for our residents. These awards validate our efforts and inspire us to continue our mission,” said Todd. That mission is to serve through love and support for a lifetime. Employees follow the Servant Leadership Philosophy by leading from the heart and believing their job is to empower others to grow professionally, personally, and spiritually. “Congratulations to the 225 GHCA members who received the 2017 Excellence in Action Award,” said Tony Marshall, GHCA President & CEO. “I applaud these members on this outstanding accomplishment and thank them for their continued dedication to the satisfaction of the residents entrusted to their care and the employees working at their centers.”
Amber Franklin (staff) and Flora Robinson (resident)
This honor, awarded exclusively to NRC Health postacute clients, recognizes organizations that achieve the highest overall resident or employee satisfaction scores in the NRC Health database–the largest source of long-term care and senior-living satisfaction metrics in the nation.
Values Healthy mind, body, and spirit
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Below: Award-winning Magnolia Manor of Marion County staff
later slip into a peaceful nap,” explains Rhonda. Tina also witnesses the calming effect the aviaries have on residents who may be experiencing pain or behavioral struggles. Crowds often gather around the Columbus aviary when the “bird man,” as the residents have named him, comes to clean. They especially love when he lets them touch and hold the birds. When the bird society comes to service the St. Simons aviary, they bring “seasoned finches” that have been socialized and can be held. It provides an “up close and personal” experience, that even non-bird fans delight in. All agree staff and visitors can be equally influenced by the fun, colorful birds. “In the middle of a busy and hectic day, the finches offer a brief respite to staff…a calming force…and, of course, a laugh or two!” says Rhonda. “Perhaps, one of the funniest comments has been that the one finch who has amber colored feathers on the top of this head that are ornately pushed over to the side, has been named ‘Donald Trump.’” Smiles and laughter…good for the soul!
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May Stevens (ex-officio), June Todd (resident), Niccole Wildes, and Eloise Wilson. The efforts to spruce up the St. Marys campus do not go unnoticed. “I think our residents and family members love the upgrades and are pleased with our efforts to improve our campus,” states May. This is true at St. Marys and across all of our campuses. That’s why constant change and improvement is one of our core values! Stayed tuned for more.
Left: New Portico at Magnolia Manor in Americus
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Giving In Action...
“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Luke 12:48
In out last edition of Magnolia Living, we introduced Elyse Bower, Director of Donor Relations. As life would have it, shortly afterwards we learned she would be moving to South Carolina where her husband accepted a new position with one of the largest and oldest plantations in the state. We prayed God’s blessings on their new adventure and began the task of finding a replacement. To our good fortune, we had someone just down the hall in the accounting department of our corporate office ready to step in. Mitchell Moncus is the son of Rudy and Sue Moncus, and grandson of Tyler and Bessie Lowery. His family has been farming in Preston, Georgia since the 1840’s. After graduating from Southland Academy, Mitchell furthered his education with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA degree, both from Georgia Southwestern University. Several generations of the Mitchell’s family have held the strong belief that giving back to the community is not only a responsibility but a way of life. That belief has been handed down to Mitchell. “I have discovered the personal joy of giving,” he says. That passion has led him to participate in multiple events and fundraisers over the years and taught him that true giving must not only be financial, but a direct involvement in improving the lives of others. His interest in finance and the management of wealth is of such great intrigue to him that he has developed his career around it. Until his recent move into the Communications Department, his career has had personal rewards but lacked the direct involvement he seeks to create a better world. Now having the ability to improve the lives of our Magnolia Manor residents has definitely caught his attention. Using his skills and resources, Mitchell hopes to increase donor involvement and more importantly add benefit to the lives of our residents across all eight campuses. There is a lot of work to be done. He’ll begin by doing the following: 1. Forge a strong bond with each campus community and its donors 2. Increase overall donor engagement 3. Establish strong relationships with the next generation of donors Outside of work, Mitchell loves to travel, whether it’s to his favorite out of country locations, France and Ireland, or just up the road to Atlanta to spend time with friends. But his heart remains focused on something much bigger – improving the lives of our Magnolia Manor residents! If you are interested in getting to know Mitchell and how you can play a bigger part in our mission, please contact him at (229) 931-5934 or by email jmoncus@magnoliamanor.com.
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Hurricane Irma As soon as the Hurricane Irma tracking projections showed even the slightest possibility of heading to the east coast of Georgia, Magnolia Manor Senior Leadership and campus Administrators jumped into emergency management mode. “Is this really happening again?” everyone thought. After all, Harvey was less than a year ago, and the ink is barely dry on some of the contributions still coming in to assist with the costs we incurred from that storm! But when any threat-weather or otherwise--poses harm to the residents we serve, there is no avoiding taking action. Our actions proved critical, as Irma surpassed Harvey in wreaking havoc on more than just our coastal campuses. She decided to make trouble for a few of our inland campuses as well. By the first weekend of September, charter buses to transport residents and vans to transport equipment and medical supplies were already reserved if an evacuation became necessary. All the campus administrators were gearing up to either evacuate or receive residents. It was all hands on deck. By Thursday, Irma’s threat was real and residents of Magnolia Manor’s Richmond Hill, St. Marys, and St. Simons Island campuses began the evacuation process. Richmond Hill residents evacuated to our Americus campus; St. Marys residents to our Moultrie campus; St. Simons Island IL and AL to our Americus campus; and St. Simons Island Nursing Center residents to our Americus, Columbus, and Buena Vista campuses. We cannot thank the various Fire and Emergency Services departments in Americus, Marion County, and St. Simons for their helping hands and hearts during the loading and unloading process. You all are invaluable. We would also like to thank the following churches and volunteers for their time and donations: Fellowship Baptist Church - 50 New pillows and vinyl covers First Presbyterian Americus - 50 bags of toiletries First UMC Americus along with Lee Street UMC - 75 bags of toiletries Georgia Southwestern student athletes – volunteered to stuff welcome bags Living Grace UMC – shawls and lap blankets Williams Road Church of Christ - two huge tubs of snacks for the nursing center staff All of these items were very well received. If we missed naming anyone, know you are appreciated! By Saturday afternoon, September 9, everyone was safely in place and ready for Irma to go away quickly. While everyone waited, through prayer, singing, and services, our chaplains
offered comfort to those who were anxious. Our entire staff did what they do best every day, going above and beyond to serve those entrusted to their care. Given the magnitude of Irma, we know God had His hand of protection on our residents, staff, and campuses in her path. While there was no major damage to our Manors on the coast, Irma’s decision to move inland and through Georgia caused some unexpected scenarios elsewhere. Just as the evacuated residents in Americus were settling in, Irma (at this point a tropical storm) came through our western campuses on Monday, September 11. Power went out in our Retirement Center, but our backup generator provided limited coverage. The Nursing Center lost power briefly, but was back on shortly afterwards. All emergency procedures were in place for our residents and staff. When it was all said and done, Irma took down a few substantial trees on the campus and a bit of facing off our new portico. As Irma moved further north, word got back regarding the status of our coastal campuses. Plans began to return the evacuees to their homes. In the meantime, Irma found her way to our Macon campus, knocking out their electricity! The Methodist Home for Children, our gracious next door neighbor , fed our residents. They also sent crews over to collect garbage and do anything else needed. We are forever grateful to the Children’s Home for their help!! The power finally came back on Wednesday, September 13, on both the Macon campus and the Americus campus. By Friday, September 15 at 10:00 am, all evacuees were either back home or on their way. It was a week of trial for our most precious residents. Not only the evacuees, but the receiving residents are also to be commended. Routine is important to them, and their routine was definitely interrupted. Yet, they worked through it all with grace. Throughout the entire process, we provided hurricane status updates on our website and Facebook page. The response was tremendous. We encourage you to read through the comments to our posts on Facebook. From the reaction of those who follow us and the family members of our residents, we truly are fulfilling the mission of our organization to serve though love and support for a lifetime!
Evacuation
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Evacuation
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Americus –
Independent Living 4th of July Social
Americus –
Pastor John’s Bible Study Field trip to St. Innocent in Macon
** For upcoming events, please visit our website www.magnoliamanor.com, Facebook page or call the campus.
Events
St. Simons – Golden Isles at War (film screening)
St. Marys – Ice Cream Social
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Moultrie – What -A-Mazing Watermelon
Richmond Hill – Sock Hop
** For upcoming events, please visit our website www.magnoliamanor.com, Facebook page or call the campus.
Columbus – Summer Fun
Events
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Tributes
In Memory of ... Mary Lee Daniel Adams Dr. Sam Adams Grace Allmon Albritton Dr. Sam Adams Mr. & Mrs. Harry Entrekin Aubrey Alsobrook Dr. & Mrs. Jack Rowe Dr. & Mrs. Aubrey Alsobrook Mr. & Mrs. Jim Replogle Frank Alston, Jr. Reggie & Mary Comer Vera Arnn Mr. & Mrs. John Smith Amanda Auer Mrs. Claire Gordon Nellie Autry Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank Joiner Florine & Arthur Page Bailey, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wade Bartlett James M. Bailey Mrs. Diana Bailey Norma Bakley Mr. John Bakley Sara Bakley Mr. John Bakley Curtis Banks, Sr. Robin & Frank Lowrey George Barney Mrs. Lucile Garrison The George Barney Estate Lucille Beaty Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Isom Jr.
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Doris Bell Mr. Johnny Burkett
Shirley L. Carden Mr. Stanley Carden Sr.
Mattie Benson Mr. Earl Benson
Vivian M. Carden Mr. Stanley Carden Sr.
Anna Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Orvin Bergman
Mary Jane Carey Mr. & Mrs. Noel Goggins
Cheryl Ann Werley-Bevis Ned & Sue DeJournett
Annie Lou Carlton Rev. & Mrs. Thomas Johnson Sr.
Myrtle Watson Blanton Mrs. Patsy Watson
Ruth & Bob Carter Mr. & Mrs. Hines Wommack
Jim Braxton Lee & Merilyn Guerry
Claire Chambless Lee & Merilyn Guerry
Berta Bridges Burt & Mary Newell Bridges
Pete Chambless Lee & Merilyn Guerry
Mr. & Mrs. J. Melvin Bridges Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith
Marian Johnson Cliett Mrs. Janice Cliett
Peggy Cooksey Bridges Mrs. Audrey Coleman
Connie Coe Mr. & Mrs. Richard Morgan
Lora Dell Brown Mrs. Betty Taylor
Tom & Doris Coleman Ms. Debbie Coleman
James & Elizabeth Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Jim Filbey
Bruce Colston Karen & Gary Yawn
Maybelle Buchanan Mrs. David Burlingame
Agnes Conway Mr. Tom Conway
Sara McCollum Buntin Mrs. Patsy Watson
Elizabeth A. Cook Ms. Ruth Cook
Annette Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Loveard McMichael
Jacquelyn T. Cook Mrs. Pearl Cook
Addie Lee Collins Burnham Chuck & Jackie Wachob
Levy H. Cook Ms. Ruth Cook
Clara Sue Bush Ms. Edwina Thomley
Mae Mathis Coppage Dr. Vance Mathis
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Tributes In Memory of ...
With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Marie Corbitt Mr. & Mrs. Greg Hadsock
Kirven Hollis Dial, Jr. Jess & Peggy Mitchell
Ken Ford Mrs. Katherine Bass
Helen Cowart Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Bass
Donnie Doles Ms. June Doles
Gloria Foster Rev. & Mrs. Fred Foster
Elsie Cox Mrs. Mary Virginia Cox
Susie M. Dorsett Mr. T. Howard Dorsett
Nelson & Ralph Foster Mrs. Velma Foster
Jean B. Creamer Derek & Charlene McAleer
Rev. Robbins E. (Rob) Dorsey Mrs. Elia Dorsey
Eunice Franklin Mr. & Mrs. J. Marion Franklin
Alice Cromer Nina & Dean Terrell
Spec & Jean Dozier Mrs. Patsy Watson
Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Franklin Mr. Tim Gore
Ralph M. Crouse Mrs. Bea Crouse
Bobbie Dubberly Edie & Tim Vinson
Theo & Ansel Franklin Mr. Tim Gore
Buena & Al Crumpler Dr. & Mrs. Emora Brannan
Esther Dudek Ms. Jocelyn Laskowski
Curtis Freeman Hilton UMC
Frances Dampier Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Isom Jr.
Sara Dupree Saralyn Berry
Ross Freeman Rev. & Mrs. Eugene Cochran
Roy F. Daniel, Sr. Dr. Sam Adams Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Mrs. Betty Jones Loveard & Dorothy McMichael
Ellarine Durham Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Durham
Lois Garrett Ms. Theodora Nassamer
Barbara & Ed Eddings Mr. Carol Moore Jr.
Ruth George John & Connie Linneman
Bishop Marion Edwards Rev. & Mrs. Fred Foster
Mildred Crenshaw Gibbs Ms. Jean Owens
Genida Edwards Larry & Wanda Lewis
Ed Ginn Ms. Robin McMillan
John B. & Hazel Edwards Mr. Samuel Edwards
Hinton & Doris Goodwin Mrs. Jan Oxford
Ronald J. Ellington Mrs. Elaine Ellington
Bobbie F. Gore Mr. Tim Gore
Ida Benford English Mr. & Mrs. Steve English
Aline Grace Larry & Phyllis Tucker
Jewel & Allen Farris Ms. Fran Peters
My Mother & Grandmother Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis
Mildred Daughtry Dr. & Mrs. Schley Gatewood Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Frank Lowrey Lillian Estelle Davis Ms. Maxine Willis Lois Davis Ms. Edwina Thomley Sylvia Davis Ms. Minnie Linyear Marjorie DeLuceany Mrs. Sally Buxton
Tributes
In Memory of ... James R. Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Ann & Pete Barnwell Mrs. Mason Barrett Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Ron & Joyce Gregory Jeff & Paula Jerkins William O. & Janet P. Key Hulme & Janet Kinnebrew Mrs. Blanche Palmer Ms. Jacqueline Pruitt Ms. Helen Slaughter Rev. & Mrs. W. Raymond Wilder Druscilla Gruhn Ms. Anita Rundle St. Andrews Presbyterian Women’s Ministry Chuck & Jackie Wachob Ed & Chris Guerry Lee & Merilyn Guerry Susie Gunnels Mr. & Mrs. Bill Abell Mary Hadsock Mr. & Mrs. Greg Hadsock Virginia E. Handel Ms. Barbara Kirschner Mervin Harpe Reggie & Mary Comer Mr. & Mrs. C. Truitt Martin Jr. Hiram & Beverly Peeler Myrtice Harper Mr. & Mrs. Harold Harper Sr. Elizabeth Harrell Charlie & Mary Davis Mary S. Harrison Mr. Michael Harrison
Charles Hart Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Bob & Jeanne Jernigan
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Elizabeth Huggins Bill & Nancy Huggins
James Harvey Col. & Mrs. Donnie Courson
Sara M. Ingram Mrs. Joy Carter Larry & Wanda Lewis
Lynn Harvey Col. & Mrs. Donnie Courson
Azile Irwin Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Matthews
Jerry Head Rev. & Mrs. W. Raymond Wilder
Thelma Irwin Mrs. Joan Anderson
Arthur Herndon, Jr. Ms. Wynn Herndon
V. A. Isom Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Isom Jr.
Betty-Carol Highsmith Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Stalvey
Rev. Mike Jarvis Lt. Cdr. Glenn Thomas
Mrs. Walter Hit Ms. Marguerite Sechrist
Lucile P. Jernigan Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan
Carolyn Cason Hobbs Sam & Jana Powers
Grandma Jo Casey Harp
Ellie Mae Hobbs Mrs. Janice Cliett
Delia Johnson Mr. Emory Johnson
Allee G. Hollis Bobby & Sally Morgan
Genie B. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Rogers Stamper
Marie Holtz Mr. Jim Holtz Colby Taylor & Lisa Holtz-Schneider Lisa Holtz-Schneider
Louise H. Johnson Rev. & Mrs. Thomas Johnson Sr.
Hella Hooper Mr. Earl Benson Leila House Mr. & Mrs. J. Marion Franklin Jessie W. Howard Mrs. Joyce McGee Clarence Huckaby Dr. Sam Adams
Mary Johnson Mr. Jim Johnson Calvin & George Johnston Mr. Jeff Wilson Benjamin B. Joiner Mr. & Mrs. Don Joiner Sara Cannon Joiner Carolyn & Frank Joiner
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Tributes In Memory of ...
With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
H. S. Jordan Mrs. Carlos Greenway Jr.
Ronald Carey LeSueur Dr. Sam Adams
Betty Martin Msgt. Jerry T. Martin
Hazel Jowers Ms. Alice Dixon
Thomas Alonzo Lindsay Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Mr. O. A. Williams III
Jane Mason Allene & Ceegie Haugabook
Juanita Keigans Mr. & Mrs. Harold Harper Sr. Mary Kimble Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mallow Virginia Lang Camden-Kings Bay Navy League Cora Law Donna & Danny Andrews Sandra Law Laverne Carter & Joy Carter Virginia J. Lawrence Ms. Katherine Lawrence Julian & Florence Layfield Jan & Mike Odom Mary Bell Dean Ledbetter Vickie & Sam Lott Kay & Charles Reeves Bill & Mary Claire Reeves Edie & Tim Vinson Belva Lee Mrs. Ruth Jones Claudia Davenport Leonard Bonnie & Bernard Banks Ms. Martha Brown Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Alice Leonard Froelich Mrs. Lucile Garrison Bob, Dale, & Dawn Holloway Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ralston Bill & Mary Claire Reeves Mrs. Martha Ann Studstill Ray & Judy Welch
June Linneman John & Connie Linneman Euel & Yvonne Lloyd Mrs. Nancy Fox Shirley Loflin Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Doris Logan Ingleside Friends Evelyn Long Derek & Charlene McAleer Marjorie McKinney Love Mr. Michael Harrison Kenny Luster Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Coleman Mrs. Lucile Garrison Ron & Joyce Gregory Mrs. Ruth Jones Pilot Club of Americus Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pool Ray & Donja Tripp Rev. & Mrs. W. Raymond Wilder
Dr. & Mrs. C. M. Massey Rev. & Mrs. Benjy Varnell Elaine Gunter Massey Mrs. Audrey Coleman Jessie Mathis DeSoto UMC Elizabeth Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Matthews Faye Matthews Mrs. Blanche Palmer Bill McCall Ms. Kay Hipp Ruth Brantley McClain Mr. & Mrs. Steve English Mary Lillian McDaniel Dr. Nancy Moore Louise McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Denny Julius Martha McDonald Lee & Merilyn Guerry
Marguerite Maines Ms. Marguerite Sechrist
Marian McGlaun Reggie & Mary Comer
Clower (Ed) Maloy Mr. & Mrs. J. Marion Franklin The Charles Register Family
Louise McGoogan Ms. Rhonda Carmichael
Barbara Markette Ann, Bill, & Laura Cate Harris Vida T. Markette Mrs. Anne Foley
Jackie McNair Nina & Dean Terrell John Ansley McNeil Dr. Sam Adams
Tributes
In Memory of ... Susie A. McTier Dr. & Mrs. Jack Rowe
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Mrs. Jean Carswell Mrs. Marguerite Wood
Daisy C. & David N. Pennington Ms. Irene P. Beasley
Mae Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Orvin Bergman
Annie L. Mundy Pinson Memorial UMC
Daisy Pennington Ms. Irene P. Beasley
Norene M. Milburn Ms. Kathy Chalker
Betsy Murdock Ray & Betty Crenshaw
Bill Miller Leslie Kobs
Ollie Mae Murkinson Ms. Elizabeth Murkinson
Betty Perry Ms. Sally Taylor Donna & Eddie Wood
Marion Miller Mr. Jack Miller
Drew Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin
Robert E. Miller Mrs. Barbara Mitchell
Jane J. Neal Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis
Alice Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Charles Battle Mrs. Virginia Battle Mr. Errol Veno
Stuart Miller Jackie Mullis & Lynn Giles
Helen Neilson Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Herring
John M. Pope Ms. Betty Pope
Jessie Walter Mims Dr. Sam Adams
Lt. Col. & Mrs. G. B. Nemec Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Peeler
Bobby Mitchell Mrs. Barbara Mitchell
William Newberry Ms. Rhonda Carmichael
Billy Powell Rev. Bill & Beth Harris Bob & Jeanne Jernigan
Hazel Moore Mrs. Claire Gordon
Annie V. Tate O’Brien Mrs. Mary Virginia Cox
Virginia Moores Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Durham
Mildred O’Hearn Ms. Amy Price
Ruth V. Moorman Mrs. Elaine Moorman
Aurora Owolabi Dr. Iyabo Oyeniya
Frances & John Morgan Lee & Merilyn Guerry
Bascom Parker Ms. Amy Price
Katherine Morris Rev. & Mrs. Gary Morris
Kathryn Moore Passieu Mr. Carol Moore Jr.
Kenneth Morris Ms. Elizabeth W. Bearden Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Bill & Mary Claire Reeves Mr. O. A. Williams III
Bettye W. Paulk Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan
Our Mothers
Roy & Mary Jo Peacock Peacock Towing, Inc.
Mary Jo Peacock Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan
Elsie Perry Dr. & Mrs. William Reeves
Hazel S. Powell Mr. & Mrs. Larry Powell Winifred Powell Mr. & Mrs. Denny Julius Gay Pridgen Mr. Henry Pridgen Ella Bowman Proctor Mrs. Lucy Gay Olyra Rainey Burt & Mary Newell Bridges Edna E. Reeves Ms. Nancy Usry Merlene Ann Reynolds Larry N. Lewis Sam & Jana Powers Dr. Claude L. Rhyne, Jr. Betty & Dan Rhyne
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Tributes In Memory of ...
Elizabeth Richardson Murrell and Jimmy Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Donald Cornett Mr. & Mrs. Larry Cowart Vivia & Richard Fowler Mrs. Marshall Grace Jr. Ms. Frances Freeman Harris Ms. Joyce Hendley Ms. Linda Padgett Bill & Karen Shockley Nina & Dean Terrell Mrs. Anne Youmans Lois Robertson Mrs. Joyce Smith
Ed Roquemore, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Roquemore Jr. Lenette H. Roquemore Mr. & Mrs. Ed Roquemore Jr. Josie Rush Rev. & Mrs. Jim Rush Mary Jane Teate Sangster Mrs. Johnnie Williams Mary Sealy Ms. Pam Harbuck Gean Secreto Ms. Diana Williams Estelle M. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Strange Sr. Hoke & Estelle Smith Mr. & Mrs. Dan Smith Jessie Smith Mr. & Mrs. John Smith Lessie G. Smith Mrs. Pearl Cook Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith
With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Louise S. Solomon Ms. Linda Mitchell
Clinton Terry Frank & Hazel Terry
Marguerite Spann Mr. Brit Spann
Barbara Burton Thomas Reggie & Mary Comer Mrs. Jean Carswell
Eric Spindola Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis Martha Stalvey Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Stalvey Mattye R. Stamper Mr. & Mrs. Rogers Stamper Dottie Stefano Mr. & Mrs. George Stefano Carol V. Steinberg Mr. Walter Vollenweider Fox Stephens Joy & Laverne Carter Becky & David Ragsdale
Mable Thomason Rev. & Mrs. Gary Morris Emma Lederman Townsend Mrs. Doris Batts Margaret & Ike Treadway Mr. & Mrs. Dan Smith Elizabeth Tucker Mr. & Mrs. Larry Tucker Dr. Mrs. J. C. Varnell Rev. & Mrs. Benjy Varnell William T. Wages, Jr. Ms. Jean Crane
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Stilwell Ms. Edith Payne
May W. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bass
Gerald G. Stokes, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Roquemore Jr.
Emily Wallis Myra Hardy
Mary B. Sullivan Ms. Judith Stevens
Jewel Duncan Wallis Myra Hardy
Pat Summers Mr. Charles Summers
Glenda Poole Warner Derek & Charlene McAleer
Sara A. Sumner Mrs. Elaine Moorman
Dr. Tom P. Watson Mrs. Patsy Watson
Annie L. Sutherland Mr. Stanley Carden Sr.
Julia Watts Mrs. Margaret Lehman
Annie L. Sweat Mrs. Sylvia Sears
Jesse D. Webb Frank & Hazel Terry
Lois Ammons Talton Mr. & Mrs. Harold Talton
Katherine Whidbee Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sherwood
Tributes
In Memory of ... Sherri Whitaker Mr. Don Whitaker
Ms. Patricia Mikle Marcia & Wade Wood
Ethel Clements Whittle Mr. & Mrs. Harold Talton
Donald S. Wood Mrs. Marguerite Wood
Louise Widdoes Mr. & Mrs. Richard Morgan
Brigham Woodward Reggie & Mary Comer Mr. O. A. Williams III
Walter Wiggins Jackie Mullis & Family Ruth Wilburn Mrs. Alice Jo Giddens
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Dawn Pierce Wooten Dr. Sam Adams
Katherine Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Larry Tucker Dorothy C. Williams Dr. Patricia Williams Dorothy H. Williams Mr. Fred Williams Iola Williams Rev. Patricia Burns Mary Alice Williams Mr. & Mrs. Ben Tate Myrtice Nelson Williams Derek & Charlene McAleer Virginia L. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tadlock Reba B. Willis Rev. & Mrs. M. Burns Willis Angeline T. Wilson Ms. Judith Stevens David Wilson Mrs. Joan Anderson Lucile Weed Witt Mr. & Mrs. Ray Tripp Amalia Wood Ms. Diane Habich
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Tributes
In Honor of ... Jacque Asbel Rev. Bob Ellis Polly Aycock Smyrna UMC Mr. Jerry Sowell Uvalda UMC Pattie Bartlett Sonny Bartlett Rev. Willie Beasley Mr. William Davis Ruth Brisbois Bill & Nancy Huggins Stephanie, Stacey, & Ed Bynum, Jr. Mr. Eddie Bynum 72nd Wedding Ann. of Rev. & Mrs. Ed Cadle Bill & Mary Claire Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Doug Cameron Ray & Betty Crenshaw Rev. Dan & Lane Camp Mrs. Eugenia Hobbs Laurie G. Carpenter Mrs. Eugenia Hobbs Odell Cato Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Matthews Concord United Methodist Church Ms. Mary Lillyan Wilson Alma Cocke Ray & Betty Crenshaw Sara P. Cole Mr. Edward Cole Macelle Cone Mrs. Joyce Pyles Joan Cordell Laverne Carter & Joy Carter
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Gladys Crabb Mrs. Betty Hewitt
William Gunnels Bob & Melba Romano
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw Mr. Fred Williams
Alice Harp Casey Harp
Jackie Crisp Ms. Ann Westbrook
Ellen Harris Rev. & Mrs. C. G. Haugabook
Don Daniell Mr. Fred Williams
Irene Harris Anonymous
Cora Dasher Bob & Barbara Dasher
Lisa G. Harris Mrs. Eugenia Hobbs
Father’s Day St. Andrews Presbyterian Women’s Ministry
David H. Hobbs Mrs. Eugenia Hobbs
Grandparents Day Mr. James Falkner Neille McDonald Sunday School Class Scott Espy Dial Reggie & Mary Comer Susan H. Dods Mrs. Eugenia Hobbs Laura Duke Mr. & Mrs. Dave West Marguerite Ethridge Ms. Pam Harbuck
Jim Holtz Colby Taylor & Lisa Holtz-Schneider Jim Holtz Lisa Holtz-Schneider & Taylor Colby Ann Hoots Mr. & Mrs. Ben Hoots Rosalie Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Hodges Whitaker Carolyn Joiner Wally & Christine Joiner Servants of God Sunday School Class
Rev. Whit Byram & Family Mr. & Mrs. Randall Robinson
Nita Jones In*Spirit Ministry Mrs. Ann Lanter
Charlotte & Jerry Gardner Eugenia Godard Hobbs
Ruth Jones Mr. & Mrs. James Buchanan Jr.
John & Juanita Goff Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Russell Sr.
Dr. Billy Key Rev. & Mrs. W. Raymond Wilder
God & His Goodness Mrs. Marguerite Wood
Michelle Laidler Ms. Jacqueline Strom
Nelle Gresham Kelly Stone
Ann Lanter Ms. Lynda Harbuck
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Tributes
With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry
In Honor of ...
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Vivian Lavender Gerald & Ethel Beck
Mom Ms. Anne Erbele
Sue Godard Richards Mrs. Eugenia Hobbs
Patty Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. James Lawrence III
The Mother of Danell Moore Ms. Danell Moore
Kay G. Robinson Mrs. Eugenia Hobbs
Margie & Lynn Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis
Rev. & Mrs. Madison Morgan Lib Wilbanks
Sarah Rodgers Mr. & Mrs. Ron Hanson
Sue Mallow Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mallow
All Mothers Friendship UMC Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Manning Northview UMC
Laverne Saunders Dr. Sam Adams
Rev. Leonard & Sallie Mann Barbara & Jim Jensen All Moms at Magnolia Manor Mr. & Mrs. Gene Richardson Housekeepers of Magnolia Manor on the Coast Anonymous The Staff of Magnolia Manor South Ms. Janet Cauthen
Carolyn Moye Myra Hardy Jackie Newman Ms. Ann Westbrook Harold & Mavis Odom Jan & Mike Odom Jean Owens Ray & Betty Crenshaw
Mrs. Waymon (Inez) Sawyer Dr. Sam Adams Rev. Betty Lee Scott Servants of God Sunday School Class Margie Singleton Mr. & Mrs. James Lawrence III Joyce Smith Anonymous
Robert Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Tom Liner
Mae Smith Bessie Hoots Sunday School Class
Virginia Pease Anonymous
Willie O. Smith Reggie & Mary Comer
Lena H. Phillips Leon & Sherrie Phillips
James & Patricia Sosby Mrs. Jeanette Beaver
Gladys & Lloyd Marchant Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Satterfield
Betty Pope Laverne & Joy Carter
Betty Terry Mr. Bobby & Rev. Mary Ann Braswell
Luetta Martens Ms. Shirley Stiver
Sylvia Powell Jim & Mary Houseal
Dale Tuttle Ms. Jacqueline Strom
Louise B. McCann Sandra & Larry Powell
Jerry Quillian Reggie & Mary Comer
Skipper Tuttle Ms. Jacqueline Strom
Stephanie McDuffie Ms. Jacqueline Strom
Jewel Reeves Dr. & Mrs. W. N. Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Phil Guest
Brooks UMC The Brooks UMC congregation
The Chaplains of Magnolia Manor Reggie & Mary Comer The Staff of Magnolia Manor Reggie & Mary Comer Unit I Staff of Magnolia Manor Katie Faye Webb and Dewey & Suzanne Rozar
Jo Medlock Rev. & Mrs. C. G. Haugabook
Grace Renard Mrs. Louise Wangen
Rev. Steve Vinson Mr. Don Mcconnell
Tributes
In Honor of ... Katie Faye Webb Ms. Juanita Fuller
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Burksie Whitaker Mr. & Mrs. Hodges Whitaker Lawana Whitaker Mr. & Mrs. Hodges Whitaker Elizabeth Wilbanks Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pressly Juanita & Ray Wilder Dr. & Mrs. Emora Brannan Reggie & Mary Comer Mr. & Mrs. James Buchanan Jr. Annita & David Edgar Mrs. Lutrelle Perry Agnes Williams Katie Faye Webb and Dewey & Suzanne Rozar Bobbie Williams Mrs. Polly Aycock Calvin Williams Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Satterfield Dr. Allen L. Williams Mr. Fred Williams Kitty McCall Williams Ms. Kay Hipp Scott & Marilyn McCall Faye Wilson Mr. Jeff Wilson
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Donations General
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Adel UMC Mr. Scott Adkins Albany First UMC Mrs. Joyce Alexander Allen Electronics AllianceBernstein Matching Gift Program Alston UMC Ms. Toni Altenburg Americus First UMC Americus Salem UMC Mr. & Mrs. Charles Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Danny Andrews Mr. Elvin Andrews Col. & Mrs. William Arent Arlington UMC Asbury UMC Ashburn First UMW Mr. & Mrs. Mashuq Askerzada Avalon UMC Ms. Rosalba Babb Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bacon Baconton UMC Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Bailey Bainbridge First UMC D T. Barefoot Mr. & Mrs. Wade Bartlett Baxley First UMC Bearings & Drives Becky Anthony Sunday School Class Mr. & Mrs. Ardis Bennett Bethany UMC Bethel UMC Bethel UMC Ms. Margie Bickerstaff Mr. Alan Bickford Mr. & Mrs. Bill Black Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Black Dr. & Mrs. John Blackmon Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bledsoe Bold Springs UMC Mrs. Patricia Bolton Mr. D. Vance Boone Ms. Mary Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Ray Bradley Mr. N. Carson Branan Mr. Emmett Brock Bronwood UMC Brooks UMC Mr. Donald Broome Ms. Anna Brown
Mr. Harold Brown Mr. Thomas Brown Rev. & Mrs. William Brown Brunswick First UMC Mr. & Mrs. Bob Bryan Mr. Thomas Bullock Mr. Charles Burnett Byromville UMC Rev. & Mrs. Ed Cadle Cairo First UMC Mr. Dean Campbell Mrs. Claudia Carney Mr. Russ Carreker Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Carruth President & Mrs. Jimmy Carter Ms. Lilly Mae Carter Carter’s Chapel UMC Mr. & Mrs. Ron Causby Century 21 Americus Realty, Inc. Ms. Kathy Chalker Ms. Carol Chaphe Mr. Thomas Chavis Christ UMC Mr. David Clark Ms. Sally Clark Clark Nexsen, Inc. Marcia Claxton Ms. Mona Claxton Clinch’s Chapel UMC Clinic Drug Store, Inc Cobbtown UMC Ms. Geraldine Colbert Collinsworth-Corinth UMC Colquitt UMC Mr. & Mrs. Larry Comer Mr. & Mrs. Reggie Comer Community Care Pharmacy of Hawkinsville, LLC Concord UMC ConneXion UMC Mr. Jose Contreras Ms. Beverly Cook Ms. Evelyn Cook Mr. & Mrs. Kelton Cook Mr. & Mrs. Mac Cook Cook Industrial Electric Company Cooks Union UMC Copaco Cordele First UMC Ms. Martha Coulter
Ms. Linda Cox Mr. & Mrs. Dickey Crosby Mr. & Mrs. Charles Crowe Crowell UMC Mr. & Mrs. Billy Crump Ms. Donna Culpepper Mr. & Mrs. Michael Curto Ms. Betty Daniels Mrs. Adela David Ms. Kathy Davis Lindsey Davis Rev. & Mrs. Thomas Davis Jr. Dawson First UMC Mr. & Mrs. M. A. Denton Mrs. Carol D’Isepo Rev. Bob Dixon Ms. Patricia Donaldson Ms. Debbie Dorsey Douglas First UMC Dublin First UMC Rev. & Mrs. James Duke Jr. Ms. Ruby Dukes Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Duncan Eastman First UMC Ebenezer UMC ECP Distributors, Inc Elizabeth Chapel UMC Col. Robert Ellanson Ms. Rosemary Ellison Emanuel UMC Rev. & Mrs. Jim Emery Epworth Sunday School Class Era Alexander Sunday School Class Mrs. Susie Etheredge Faith Sunday School Class of Magnolia Manor Fellowship Sunday School Class Finnicum Motor Co. Forest Hills UMC Mr. & Mrs. Hill Fort Fort Valley UMC Ms. Marian Fowler Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Franklin Friendship Bible Class-Climax UMC Friendship UMC (Bacon Co.) Mrs. Alice Froelich Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Fussell Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Garden Ms. Angela Gardner Mr. & Mrs. George Garnett Ms. Deborah Garrett
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Donations General
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Dr. & Mrs. Schley Gatewood Jr. Dr. & Mrs. William Gee Jr. Georgia Cochran Sunday School Class Georgia Power Company Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Louis E & Millie Coats Gholson Fund Gibson UMC Mr. Karl Gill Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Glenn Glennville UMC Mrs. Sandra Lee Goembel Golden Believers Sunday School Class Miss Mary Green Ms. Faye Grice Mr. Chris Guilbeau Mr. & Mrs. John Haddin Hahira UMC Mr. George Hall Casey Harp Harper’s Chapel UMC Harper’s Tree & Stump Removal, Inc. Ms. Connie Hatcher Helena UMC Dr. Mary Heritage Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Herring Ms. Annette Hill Mrs. Kay Hind Ms. Virginia Hogan Col. & Mrs. James Holler III Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holloway Homeland UMC Hopewell UMC Mr. Ronald Hostettler Mr. George Hudson Mr. & Mrs. Mason Huey Mr. Greg Hunter Rev. Michelle Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Ms. Dorothy Hurley Mrs. Rachel Hurst Irwinville UMC Isle of Hope UMC Mr. & Mrs. Fred Jarrell Jr. Jars of Clay Sunday School Class Tom & Claudia Jefferson Fund Jesup First UMC Mr. & Mrs. Eric Johnson Mr. Ronald Johnson Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank Joiner
Mr. Wally Joiner Jr. Rev. Bill Jones Mrs. Ruth Jones Mrs. Sallie Jones Keysville UMC Mr. & Mrs. Jim Killebrew Kingsland First UMC Knights of Columbus Leslie Kobs Mr. Kenneth Kriner Mrs. Michelle Laidler Lakeland UMC Mrs. Raymonda Lamar Lamb’s Chapel UMC Ms. Debra Lane Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Lane Mr. Charles Lanford Jr. Langston UMC Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lashley Jr. Ms. Patricia Lawrence Mrs. Virginia Lee Lee Street UMC Leesburg UMC Leesburg UMW Leslie UMC Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lewis Liberty UMC Mrs. Margaret Liggett Mrs. Mary Frances Lilly Linton UMC Ms. June Little Mr. & Mrs. Frank Littleton Jr. Live Oak UMC Living Grace UMC Ms. Elizabeth Long Ms. Dawn Lott Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lumpkin Magnolia Manor Christian Women Circle Magnolia Manor of Macon Magnolia Manor Yard Sale Mailsort Macon, Inc. Majors Electric & Mechanical, Inc. Manor UMC Maple Springs UMC Mr. M. Jeffrey Martin CPA Martin Snow, LLP Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Martz Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Maxwell Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Derek McAleer Ms. Cherie McCluney
Mr. & Mrs. David McCollum Mr. Don Mcconnell Ms. Bobbie McGahee Ms. Carol McLagan Meigs UMC Meldrim UMC Mellow Mushroom Metcalfe UMC Mr. & Mrs. Don Miller Mr. Jack Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mincey Ms. Shelley Mitchell Rev. & Mrs. Wayne Mitchell Mitchell UMC Mr. James Mitchell Moncus Mr. Patrick Monroe Ms. Lisa Morgan Morningside UMC Morningside UMC Mrs. Flossie Morris Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Moseley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moss Moultrie First UMC Moxley UMC Mt. Olivet UMC Mt. Olivet UMC Mt. Vernon UMC Mt. Zion UMC Mt. Zion UMC Naylor UMC New Day Sunday School Class Norman Park UMC Ms. Susie Norris Northview UMC Oakcrest Lumber, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Leon Odom Jr. Ms. Lynn Odom Oglethorpe UMC Adult Sunday School Class Mrs. Agnes O’Kelley Olive Branch UMC Mrs. Kathleen Papson Park Ave UMC Park Memorial UMC Mrs. Eliza Parker Mr. Jerry Parker Mr. Sharad Patel Pat’s Place Ms. Teresa Peeks Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Peeler Ms. Bonnie Perry
Donations General
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Miss Nena Perry Perry Brothers Company Mr. & Mrs. Robert Phillips Pierce Chapel UMC Pine Forest UMC Pine Level UMC Pinehurst UMC Mr. Arthur Pittman Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pittman Jr. Pitts Chapel UMC Pleasant Grove UMC Mrs. Jennifer Pollard Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Poole Dr. James Pope Portal UMC Mrs. Vesta Porter Rev. & Mrs. J. Don Proctor Progressive Medical Concepts Providence UMC Mr. Guntis Purins Mr. Felix Quillope Quitman UMC Ms. Sylvia Ray Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Reddick Reidsville UMC Reynolds Chapel UMC Reynolds UMC Dr. John Rice Richmond Hill UMC Rev. & Mrs. Jay Roberson Dr. & Mrs. Don Robinson Ms. Stanley Rogers Rogers UMC Ms. Lydia Romero Hulen Rooks Mrs. Elizabeth Rush Mr. & Mrs. James Ryon Jr. Mrs. Lillian Sams Sardis UMC Savannah Korean UMC Mrs. Lynda Scarborough Ms. Betty Scott Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sellars Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sherwood Shiloh UMC Shiver Lumber Company, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William G. Shockley Jr. Shurlington UMC C. Byrd Simmons, CPA Ms. Clara Slaughter
Ms. Cassandra Smith Ms. June Smith Ms. Marilyn Smith Mrs. Robert Smith Smithville UMC Ms. Ann Speir Springhead UMC St. Andrews Presbyterian Women’s Ministry St. Mark UMW St. Marys UMC St. Peters UMC St. Simons Island UMC Mr. James Stacy Mr. Michael Stallworth Statesboro First UMC Mrs. Vesta Steedley Ms. Sharon Stocking Ms. Lynn Stowers Sunshine UMC Mr. & Mrs. Milton Sutherlin Swainsboro First UMC Ms. Faye Tatum Mr. Wayne Taylor Ms. Fredonia Templin Tena Corporation Tennille UMC Ms. Betty Terry Mrs. Frances Tharpe Mr. & Mrs. Mark Todd Trinity UMC - Warner Robins Trinity UMC - Donalsonville Trinity UMW Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Tripp Bertha Tucker Trust Mrs. Dale Tuttle Upatoi UMC Upatoi UMW Ms. Nancy Usry Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vanderhoef Kame Varnedoe Ms. Carolyn Veal Mr. Errol Veno Vidalia First UMC Vineville UMC Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Voter Wadley UMC Mrs. Marie Waitsman Mr. & Mrs. Daron Wall Ms. Inez Wallace
Luray S. Ward Trust Warner Robins First UMC Mrs. Vivian Waters Waverly Hall UMC Mr. James Webster Wesley Chapel UMC Wesley Monumental UMC Mr. & Mrs. Jim West West Town UMC Westview UMC Mr. & Mrs. John Whidbee Whigham UMC White Bluff UMC Whitefield UMC Ms. Joan Wilcox Ms. Ruby Wilkins Ms. Chelsea Williams Mr. & Mrs. Dan Williams Mrs. Marilyn Williams Ms. Sue Williams Mr. & Mrs. Alan Williamson Wilmington Isle UMC Ms. Mary Lillyan Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Neil Wingfield Woodbine UMC Woodland UMC Wrens UMC Wright’s Chapel UMC Wynnton UMC Ms. Dorothy Yarbrough Mr. & Mrs. Joe Yost Youmans Chevrolet Mr. Carl Zech Zoar UMC
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In Memoriam F
May 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017
or God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV
Jackson Autry George Barney Marie Brogsdale Eugene R. Buetow Genie Burns Jimmie Carpenter Billy Catherwood John B. Colston Janet Daniel Ella L. Davis Della M. Fish Lura Gallagher Gloria B. Greene Kenneth J. Grott Dorothy Hale Mervin Harpe Mildred Harris
Aldine Hartage Isaac Hester Darrell R. Holmes Tommy L. Holston Willie T. Ingram Davis James Shirley Johnson Carolyn Jowers Donald Lang Mary B. Ledbetter Essie M. Littleton Clower “Ed” Maloy Edward Mauldin Vernia “Hazel” McArthur Mary McLain Herman Meredith Mary Mills
Catherine C. Murray Willie L. Paschal Joann V. Plunkett James Reeves Rickey Rigsby Nelson Riley, Jr. Shelva Smith Carey Sparks Otto Stephens Kenneth B. Thornton Bessie Tremmel Donald Varnum Ronether Ware
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