Emporia Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2020
Residents Tom and Ruth Fowler with a few nativity sets from their 200plus collection.
Residents share their love for nativity sets Collecting nativity sets from around the world is more than just a passion for residents Tom and Ruth Fowler, it’s a lifetime of sharing memories together as they’ve traveled the world in search of the next addition to their collection.
Chrystal Chituck with her family.
Employee spotlight:
Chrystal Chituck, director of nursing Get to know Chrystal Chituck, the new director of nursing at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. Chrystal joined our team in November 2019 after working as the director of nursing for Parkside Homes in Hillsboro, Kansas. While she’s just been here a few months, Chrystal already feels at home. “I enjoy the family-like atmosphere. The team is outgoing and fun while maintaining professionalism. The mission statement isn’t just something said, it is the mission! We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Chrystal. CHITUCK - continued on page 2
“It started in 1958. Tom was a Spanish teacher and took students to Mexico one summer. I stayed home with our small child, so he brought a small nativity set with him back home. It kind of grew from that,” said Ruth. In the 62 years that have passed, the Fowlers now own close to 200 nativity sets and no two sets are alike. NATIVITY - continued on page 2
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