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THE GADSDEN
April 2009
GAB
Volume 231
President’s Message
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Birthdays/Community News
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Activities & Festivities
The Chaplain’s Corner
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2009 Piccolo Spoleto at Bishop Gadsden
Barbara Tuck
Our beautiful chapel
will be the venue for three Piccolo Spoleto events, and Palm
Court will be the backdrop for
another. Charlestonians for the
most part, the performers are
active in churches & choirs here
in the Holy City, three play
with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, one sings
for the CSO and another teaches at C of C. What
they all have in common is a great deal of talent.
Bob Gant & Friends will be here Tues, May
th
26 at 4 pm in the Chapel, will include solo organ
pieces by Robert Gant, a solo cello piece by Damien
Kremer, a solo by tenor Walter Boyce & ensemble
pieces by sopranos Janet Talley,
Suzanne Fleming-Atwood &
Don’t
Loretta Haskell. Both core
Forget
members of the CSO, Damien
and his wife, violinist Asako
ASPCA Day
Kremer, will accompany the
April 10th
sopranos. Max Reger, Johann
Sebastian Bach, Benjamin Britten, Sergei Rachmaninoff &
Faure are on the program.
Easter
Robert Gant has a docApril 12th torate in organ performance
from the Eastman School of
Music in Rochester. A church
Earth Day
musician here, Gant recently
April 22nd
played a recital at Notre Dame
Cathedral in Paris.
A native of Tokyo,
Asako Kremer received a Master's degree
from the Mannes College of Music in NYC.
Damien Kremerwas previously a member of
the Symphony of Lisbon, Portugal. The couple plays in Tokyo every summer.
Soprano Janet Talley has a degree in
piano from Indiana U. She sings in the choir
at First Baptist Church on Church St. Suzanne
Fleming-Atwood is an Adjunct Professor of
Voice at C of C. She performs with the CSO
and Chamber Music Charleston and also sings
at Stella Maris Church on Sullivan's Island.
Loretta Haskell teaches children at her voice
studio and is chapel organist at Franke at Seaside. Tenor Walter Boyce, now retired in NC,
taught voice at Tufts University, the Longy
School of Music and Boston Conservatory.
From 2:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday,
May 30th, Palm Court will be filled with the
sound of the five-piece YeeHaw Junction
Bluegrass Band. Since their first gig ten years
ago, this band has played throughout the
Lowcountry and around the globe.
Husband and wife team Jeff and Kristen Meierer play the mandolin and stand-up
acoustic bass for YeeHaw Junction. Raised in
Charleston, Jeff did solo gigs on guitar and
harmonica until he met Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music. Ever since, he’s been
playing the mandolin. Kristen played the guitar when she met Jeff at Clemson and married him. With their wedding money, Kristen
bought her first upright
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President’s Message
Bill Trawick
Over the past several
weeks we have had a series of
marketing events which we
have called ―Lunch & Learn.‖
It has been so long since I
have been involved in this
type of activity that I had forgotten just how much fun it
can be. It was like being with long-time friends,
most of whom are on our ―Futures List‖ and
some who have been involved and supportive of
us for many years. In addition, I always enjoy an
opportunity to tell the ―Bishop Gadsden Story.‖
It was with pride that we were able to
show them some of the great things that are happening here and our beautiful new look. As we
spoke about our life and why choosing Bishop
Gadsden is such a good decision, even those of
us who are so close to the subject felt reaffirmed
in the quality of the plan we have to offer.
In addition to the beauty of our living environment and the quality of our amenities and
services, I asked the attendees to remember three
main advantages that BG offers its residents.
First, is our not-for-profit tax-exempt status
which results from our mission-based religious
affiliation. Although Bishop Gadsden is affiliated
with the Episcopal Church, I genuinely believe
that a community which is affiliated with any religious denomination aspires to a higher calling of
ethics and service than one that is not. The taxexempt status translates into direct benefits to
residents in more funds available for a higher
quality of programs and services. In addition, as
you walk around Bishop Gadsden, it becomes
evident that this community would not be what
it is today without the gifts of many generous donors who have been willing to share to make this
community better for us all.
Second is our accreditation. We have voluntarily laid open every aspect of this community’s finances & operations to third parties to assure ourselves, our current residents and perspective residents that we are fiscally sound and following best practices in the industry. For a second
time, the accreditation commission granted
Bishop Gadsden the highest accreditation it
awards. Of the more than 1800 retirement communities registered in the country, Bishop Gadsden is one of only 350 that is accredited—
confirming that we are the ―best of the best.‖
Last and probably most important, is the
―life care benefit.‖ All residents of Bishop Gadsden have the security of knowing that, should
they ever need it, they have access to the highest
quality long-term health care right here on campus. Those who have qualified for the ―life care
benefit‖ also have an insurance policy which protects them from the spiraling, and often catastrophic, costs associated with such care—something
no other community in our area offers. Residents
here have a secure plan for their future.
As we came away from these ―Lunch and
Learn‖ events, we were all more convinced than
ever that Bishop Gadsden has always been a great
choice, but even more so in these uncertain
times—and what a blessing it is to truly believe in
what we do.
Suite Opportunity!
In August, Bishop Gadsden will have a much-needed new guest suite. The space will be in addition to the already much-utilized Campbell Suite. Along with the construction of the new suite, the
Campbell Suite will be updated and refurbished, reflecting the beautiful changes to our interiors.
Many of you may know that the Campbell Suite was named in memory of Frank and Mary
Campbell by their daughter, BG Resident Tish Sansbury. Now, as Bishop Gadsden adds a second suite,
there is an opportunity for you to honor an individual or individuals who have been special in your life.
If this is something you would like to discuss further, please contact Kimberly Farfone at
843.406.6334 or [email protected]. Your gift can be in your name, or in honor or
memory of a loved one, and will always be referred to by such name. I would say that is pretty “suite!”
By Kimberly Farfone, Director of Development & Public Relations
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By Nancy Wise
Recently, Curtis and I returned from a 21
day trip to South America and Antarctica where
Curtis got a chance to record and photograph
everything we saw. Having previously been to
the Arctic Circle, he described the trip by saying it
was as far south as the ship could go. See photos
at ( http://web.me.com/wisewc ).
The ship offered daily lectures on the history, flora and fauna of the area and also discussions with the University of Wisconsin Department of Geology, which operates a research station in Antarctica. The lectures were wonderfully
informational, but when a woman rose to her
feet to ask if ―there would be shopping opportunities,‖ it was clear that the information must
have sailed right over the heads of some of the
passengers.
Ice Pilots safely steered the big ship close
to glaciers, icebergs and ice floes, one of which
was as big as Connecticut. This particular trip
went further south than any other large ship has
been able to go, taking two full days to sail from
Cape Horn to Antarctica.
Curtis saw and photographed several varieties of penguins—from truly huge Emperor
penguins to the smallest Adelie penguins. At one
point, he went ashore to photograph colonies of
Rock Hopper penguins at work and play. Rock
Hoppers build their nests totally out of rocks,
arguing over whose rock belongs to whom. At
one point, a young female Rock Hopper mistook Curtis for a male penguin and presented
him with a nice smooth stone for his nest. That
was equal to asking him out for a date. He
thanked her profusely and then set the rock
down where it was instantly snatched by another penguin. Sometimes things just don’t
It’s a Small World After All…
Young Rock
Hopper who
mistook Curtis
for a male
penguin.
Taki Andriadis
Consider this: Four girls meet and form a High School, they all went in different direcclose-knit group at Memminger Girls High School. tions: Angie and MaryAnn followed nursing caThey spend four years together, graduate and, reers and later got married and so did Caroline
after getting married and raising their families, and Lillian. They now have a total of 11 children
meet at BG after almost half a century.
(five boys and six girls).
We are referring to the
How do they like living
picture to the right of Angie Zerat Bishop Gadsden? They love
vos, Lillian McGougan, Maryit! They still have their old close
Ann Chitwood and Caroline
-knit group and stick together as
Meyer (not pictured). To this
much as their life permits. They
strange coincidence, we should
also have families in Charleston
add that their Home Economics
with whom they keep close
teacher from Memminger High
contact. Now, isn’t this another
School, Elise Scarborough, is also
story of how small the world of
a resident of BG.
Bishop Gadsden is!
After graduating from
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From the Finance Office
April Birthdays!
Susan Legare
Hattie Goodbody
1
Marjorie Whitener
2
Marcelle Furchgott
5
Thomas Lockhart
5
Frankie Emerson
6
Elizabeth Hostutler
11
Tish Sansbury
12
Jim Finne
15
John Mettler
16
Leslie Jervey
18
Joseph Richardson
19
Peg Master
19
Edwin Mueller
20
Martha Roberts
John Bretherton
Floyd Finch
Nancy Cobb
Nelloise Disney
Polly Martschink
Fred Kelsey
Elise Scarborough
CoraLee DuPont
John Ball
Bud Klauser
Richard Robinson
Sheila Christie
27
Caroline Danowitz
28
Ralph Taggart
30
20
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25
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elcome
Myers Hall
Debby Coleman
1029
Read Cloister
Russ Runals
108
Arcadia Close
Sue Howard
12
Henry Wolfe
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795-4972
406-6412
406-2422
So, what went wrong and how did it happen?
Was everyone asleep at the switch?
These questions, and many others, were addressed at an investment conference that a group
of us attended in Florida at the beginning of
March. The conference, or forum, was hosted
by Commonfund, an investment advisory firm
which manages funds solely for nonprofit organizations. Here are some of the ideas, floated at
the conference, on the causes for the spiraling
financial markets.
First, there is no one, right answer for
what went wrong. As one panelist said, ―It was
the Perfect Storm—a global credit crisis resulted
in the inability to access credit which led to
lower liquidity.‖ Alan Greenspan’s goal was to
avoid the inflationary period experienced by Japan in the 1990’s (and one from which it is just
now recovering). However, he overestimated
the ability of the investment firms to regulate
themselves and underestimated the potential
downside of nonregulation of derivatives
(financial instruments whose value is derived
from the value of something else).
Another problem was that of transparency, or lack of it. Not many people really understood what derivatives were, much less the
risks inherent in them when used as hedges.
The situation went on for years, as exemplified
by Bernie Madoff. Ultimately greed turned to
fear, and panic set in with consumer confidence
at an all-time low. How does trust return? It
returns when transparency is instituted, and
measurable, verifiable information is communicated clearly and timely.
These days, the United States’ economy is
like a patient in the emergency room. First, stabilizing the patient is the top priority. Secondly,
doctors don’t want to rush too quickly for answers—they need to study the causes of the economic malaise and decide on the treatment.
And lastly, we know it’s short-term!
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bass! David Brown plays fiddle and sings bariUnited Church.
tone vocals for the band. He also plays piano,
Soprano Sophia Christina Zimmerman is a
trumpet, guitar, classical violin, and he enjoys
graduate of Colorado State University and The
singing in his church choir. Born in Asheville, NC,
Hartt Conservatory of Music. She was a five-year
he now lives in Alvin, SC.
member of the Light Opera Company of SalisShayne Floyd plays guitar & sings lead
bury, CT. She’s currently a staff vocalist at The
vocals. He also travels around the country with
Church of the Holy Cross.
non-profits on technology projects. Born in
Our last Piccolo event of this season, on
Florence, SC, Shayne now lives on
Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00 in our
James Island. Playing banjo for the
Chapel, will pair principal cellist for
band is Col. George Del Porto who is
the CSO Louise Dubin with our
also a practicing physician.
friend and award-winning pianist
A program of ethnic-inspired
Andrew Armstrong. The two will
chamber music, composed by Susan
perform works by Brahms, Bruch,
Conant and performed by Susan &
Saint-Saens, Bach and others.
Friends, will be ours to enjoy on SunNow in her second season as
day, May 31st at 4:00 pm. A classical
Principal Cellist for the CSO, Louise
and traditional flute player, Susan will
Dubin earned a degree in English
play C flute, alto flute, Irish whistle
from Columbia College while studyand Native American flute. Susan coming the cello at Juilliard with Aldo
bines ethnic melodies with classical
Parisot. She went on to study cello
and jazz harmony. Joining her will Louise Dubin, in her with Janos Starker at Indiana Univerbe pianist Lin Raymond and soprano second year as principal sity where she received the Eva Jancellist of the Charles- zer scholarship and is a candidate for
Sophia Zimmerman.
The program will include SC ton Symphony Orches- a doctoral degree.
premiers for Susan’s compositions: tra, will join brilliant
Previously, Louise played cello
―The Tide‖ for voice, C flute, alto flute pianist Andrew Arm- for the NJ & Baltimore Symphonies
& piano, based on the poetry of Long- strong on Wednesday & String Orchestra of NYC. She was
fellow & Sandburg; ―Fantasy for Flute
Principal Cellist of the Auckland PhilJune 3rd at 5:00 PM.
and Piano‖ written in an impressionharmonia, NZ, & guest co-principal
istic style and ―Suite for Flute Alone.‖
cellist of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra.
As a child, Susan was influenced by her
Pianist Andrew Armstrong needs no intrograndmother, Lily Conant, a long-time steward
duction at Bishop Gadsden where he’s been so
of Pinewoods folk-dance-and-music camp in Plygenerous in sharing his talent. Andrew has permouth, MA. Susan’s summers were spent learnformed solo recitals and played with orchestras
ing traditional dance and music from the British
in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US, inIsles and North America. She followed up with
cluding performances at Alice Tully Hall, Carnestudy in flute performance with Claude Monteux
gie Hall, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conserat the New England Conservatory. Susan revatory, the Kennedy Center and Warsaw's Nacently relocated to Charleston from the Chicago
tional Philharmonic. In chamber music, Andrew
area where she performed with and directed
has performed with Itzhak Perlman and others.
classical and folk chamber ensembles.
The recipient of more than 25 national and inA soloist and accompanist, Lin Raymond
ternational First Prizes, Andrew is devoted to
is Music Director at the Unitarian Church in
outreach programs and donates a part of his
Charleston. He is a winner of the National Barconcert schedule to playing for children.
tok-Kabalevsky Competition. While Lin lived in
We hope you’ll come to enjoy the exSanta Fe, he was pianist and organist for the St.
traordinary talent of these artists.
Francis Cathedral and Music Director for the
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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus!
Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins
Carol and Joan
Hazzard enjoying
“Out to Lunch
Bunch” at Boulevard Diner
Everyone enjoyed a wonderful concert by Nick Niles,
(Right).
Hattie Goodbody’s son-in-law, in the Chapel. Pictured: Taki Andriadis, Charlie Luce, and Suzanne
Mersereau (L), Jean Heistand & Nick Niles (R).
Welcome Spring Social - March 21, 2009
1)Ann Zlatoper, Cynthia & Dottie Ewald
2) Betty Parker & daughter Beth Dixon
3) Marjorie Peale
Elsie Meyer and Sue Gough (L) enjoy smoothies in the
Market Café while Elizabeth Ferguson (R) is always
happy when drinking tea.
4) Elizabeth Houston
5) Janette with Adela Stoney
6.) Carrie Stegall and Carol
7.) Nora Molinaroli
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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus!
Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins
You Don’t Want to Miss This…
Ms. O’Sheasy
April 4, 10:30-1:00 PM
raising her glass at
Classic Car Show-Front Circle & Near Flag Pole
the Leprechaun
April 8, 4:00 PM
Lunch!
Michael Haga Series: The Pantheon: Imperial Propaganda-Blackmer
April 9, 10:00 AM
Porter Gaud Spring Concert-Blackmer
April 11, 11:00 AM
Grace Church Kids Egg Hunt-Courtyard across from Frederick
April 17, 4:00 PM
Speaker Ken Burger-Learn about his new book:
“Swallow Savannah”-Blackmer
April 18, 9:30 AM
“Carrie Hooffstetter and Brigitte
Miracle League Baseball Game-Meet at Front Lobby
Muller prove that “it’s all things green”
April 27, 4:00 PM
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PLEASE NOTE
Arcadia Close Family Meeting
April 14, 7:00 PM– Morse Activity Room (Read Cloister)
Sat., April 4, 10 AM Make Palm
Crosses, MH Activity Room with
Kay & Bill Kitchens.
Passion/Palm Sunday, April 5, 10:30
AM Liturgy of the Palms, Holy
Eucharist with dramatic reading of
the Passion Gospel.
Holy Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 AM Holy
Eucharist, Chapel.
Maundy Thursday, April 9, 4:30 PM
Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the
Altar, Chapel.
Good Friday, April 10, 10:30 AM Good
Friday Liturgy from the Book of
Common Prayer, Chapel. 2:00
p.m. The Way of the Cross
(stations), Chapel
Easter Day, April 12 10:30 AM Festival
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
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Diabetes Check Up for America
Emily Barrett, Registered Dietian
Check Up on America is an initiative program that was set up by the American Diabetes
Association to heighten awareness and to help
people across the country lower their risks for
developing diabetes and heart disease. Diabetes
Alertness Day was honored on March 24th.
While some risk factors that individuals may have
can be modified such as high blood pressure,
obesity and physical activity, others such as a person’s age, race, gender, and family history cannot
be modified.
This initiative was started due to the
growing epidemic of pre-diabetes (approximately
57 million people in the U.S.) and the public’s
unawareness of the importance that early reversal can help a person from developing diabetes.
So, how can someone tell if they have prediabetes? Certainly, the risk factors above are an
indicator but there are two different tests that
your physician can order to determine if you
have pre-diabetes or have a normal metabolism.
The first test is the fasting blood glucose
test which is simply a finger prick. If your blood
sugar results are 100-126 mg/dl, then you have
pre-diabetes while >126 mg/dl indicates probable Type II diabetes. The other test is an oral
glucose tolerance test which is done at a laboratory. Results for pre-diabetes are between 140200 mg/dl for this test.
Research has shown that when you take
early action when diagnosed with pre-diabetes
and manage your blood glucose, the onset of
Type II diabetes can be delayed or prevented.
People diagnosed with pre-diabetes benefit
from the same nutrition recommendations and
physical activity as those with Type II diabetes.
Just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a
day along with a 5-10% reduction in your body
weight will produce a 58% reduction in potential development of diabetes.
Look for more information to be provided at the Bishop Gadsden’s Wellness Week in
May. Finger Stick Glucose Levels will be taken,
but remember to fast or to wait at least 2 hours
after eating for best results. In the meantime,
please feel free to contact me. Emily Barrett,
RD, LD
Meet the Staff: Alicia Robinson
Taki Andriadis
Her full name is Alicia Maria Robinson
Wittrell, but we know her simply as Alicia. Ever
since she joined Bishop Gadsden, Alicia’s
name has been closely identified with
Security. If your car’s parking space is
occupied by another car, you call Alicia.
If alarm sirens sound off, you call Alicia.
All BG residents feel safe knowing that
Alicia is in charge of our security.
Alicia joined the Charleston Institute of Cosmetology after graduating
from Baptist Hill High School in 1997.
Later, after her father’s death, she earned a position with the Kiawah Island Town Center Market.
In 2001, Alicia joined BG and first worked
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in Housekeeping. She was later promoted to Security Team Leader. Since then, Alicia is the face
of all matters of security. Her presence
is comforting to all BG residents, and
her beautiful smile is a welcome sight.
Alicia is married to Irvin Wittrell
who works for the Diamond Detective
Agency –an international agency with
headquarters in Chicago. She has three
stepchildren –Terrence, Malik and Jordan.
Whenever you have a security
problem, call Alicia. She is always there and
ready to help.
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Meet your Neighbor: Fran & Bud Brawner
Taki Andriadis
They met when she was a librarian at
the General Motors Institute of Technology
(now known as Kettering University), and he
was a student.
We are talking about
H e n r y ( B u d ) & Fr a n
Brawner. After attending the
GM Institute of Technology,
Bud was transferred to the
Cadillac Motor Car Division in
Detroit from which he retired
after 43 years. He also attended Harvard Business
School’s Advanced Management Program. Bud
served in the Army, attended Officer Candidate
School and retired from the Army as First Lieutenant.
Bud and Fran got married in December
1942. After Bud’s retirement from GM, the
Brawners moved to Florida. And when they
visited their son in Charleston, they fell in love
with Bishop Gadsden and moved here in 1999.
The Brawners have two sons a daughter:
Henry B. Jr. (known as Bud Jr.), a Purdue engineering graduate, is now owner and manager of
a hydraulics manufacturing and
service company in Charleston.
Thomas, a Ph.D. Professor in Microbiology and lives in California.
Margery lives in Michigan and
has degrees from Purdue, Oakland and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Their two
sons have a total of five children
making Bud and Fran proud
grandparents. There are now six great-grandchildren.
Bud and Fran were avid golfers. In addition to golf, Fran’s hobbies include cooking, crafts
and sewing.
Bud enjoys gardening, woodworking, model making and doing crossword
puzzles. They have enjoyed their Woodlands
cottage since 1999.
New Residents: Bill & Ann Connellee
Hattie Goodbody
Bill and Ann Connellee moved from Kiawah to Cottage 27 in August. An energetic couple, they have already become a vital part of
the community with never a dull or unproductive moment. Regular golfers and bridge players, they are weekly volunteers at the Aquarium
and help raise funds for the Charleston Symphony. Bill is on the Board of Habitat. They
bicycle and walk if and when they have a spare
moment.
The Connellees came to South Carolina
from Houston, Texas where Bill managed a
chemical plant. Born and educated in New Jersey, he joined the Navy during World War II
and served in the Korean War and for some
years afterward. Ann grew up near Rochester,
New York. They met on a blind date in Washington, DC in 1947 and were married not too
many months later. They have two daughters
and a son. Their eldest is Gail who lives in Fairfield, Iowa. Gail devotes her life to practicing
and teaching transcendental meditation, literally
all over the world. Their son, William Jr., lives in
Appleton, Wisconsin. He is a commercial architect. His wife is a CPA. They have two girls who
will soon graduate from high school. Daughter
Lynne lives near Austin, Texas where she works
for an architectural firm. The Connellees are enthusiastic about living at Bishop Gadsden, an enthusiasm shared by their many new friends and
neighbors.
ATTENTION:
The Temporary Village Shop
will be closing its doors on April
9th. Stay tuned for our grand
opening in the new location.
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New Residents: Marie & Blake Putney
Dan McKnight
Early on, the Putneys knew what they
intended to do with their lives and how to accomplish their goals. A native of Farmville, VA,
Blake prepared for his career by earning his BS in
pharmacy at the Medical College of Virginia and
his PHD at the University of Minnesota. His career field has always been in pharmacy, teaching
at Rutgers and at the Medical University of SC.
Marie, a native of Chicago, stayed there
long enough to finish first grade and then grew
up in New Jersey where she was a classmate of
astronaut Wally Schirra. After earning a BS in
biology at Skidmore, she earned a Masters in
physiology at Vassar.
The couple settled on James Island in 1967
and raised three children, one of whom is a
Charleston physician. Seven grandchildren are a
source of pride and joy.
The Putneys stay busy (or at least pleasantly amused!) in retirement with hobbies of
woodworking and gardening. Since BG offers
very little opportunity for gardening to its thirdfloor residents, the only demonstration of Blake’s
talent available for viewing is a very well-done
piece of cabinetry.
Marie works with the Tricounty Family
Ministry, interviewing applicants for emergency
help with food and clothing. She also volunteers
at the MUSC Children’s Hospital playroom where
she maintains the library. Marie was the first librarian at the James Island Branch Library.
The Putneys are active members of Martin
Lutheran Church on Harbor View Road.
Photo by Goodie DiRaddo
Update Meetings
Apts/Cot:
Wednesday,
April 15th at
10 AM
Myers Hall:
Thursday, April
9th at 11 AM
Live an extraordinary Life!
All of our bikers gathered on a sunny day in Charleston.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Jack Henley
October 26, 1934 ~ February 27, 2009
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Helen “Nell” Ball
March 3, 1925 ~ March 7, 2009
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Luella Doscher
January 29, 1922 ~ March 11, 2009
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Rosabel Colman
February 6, 1916 ~ March 18, 2009
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Helen Shutt
February 18, 1919 ~ March 21, 2009
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Elizabeth Blackburn
August 8, 1919 ~ March 21, 2009
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Adelaide Middaugh
May 30, 1921 ~ March 28, 2009

John “JR” Smith
December 13, 1924 ~ March 30, 2009
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Faith & Finance: We are all in this Together!
Father Frank Russ
Everyone is feeling the
effects of the economic hardships of recent months. Recently, I talked with a young
hostess at a local restaurant
where I was dining. She told
me that she had finished high
school last year, but when a
new academic semester rolled
around, she and her mother determined there
was just no extra money to finance her college
education. She has accepted the fact that she will
have to work for a couple of years until she saves
enough money to enter college.
Her story was an inspiration to me. I realized that during difficult times we focus on our
own needs and overlook others who are experiencing the same challenges we might be dealing
with. I told her that I work in a retirement community where residents are feeling the financial
crunch and are experiencing many of the anxieties
she is. And then she made a very profound statement: ―I guess we are all in this together!‖
Everyone is affected: an hourly wage
earner trying to put food on the table, a young
professional hoping a layoff isn’t in the future, an
aspiring college student having to wait a little
longer, & a retiree watching the latest trends on
Wall Street. This is redefining equality, that all
people, regardless of socioeconomic status, are
dealing with the realities of a struggling economy.
We find comfort in knowing that no single
one of us is alone; that we are, indeed, all in this
together! In an effort to provide that sense of
support, two sessions devoted to Faith and Finance were offered in our chapel in December.
The objective of these gatherings was to provide
a secure venue where individuals could share personal experiences and concerns about the economy, while identifying methods that help one to
cope—particularly the resources of one’s faith.
In the first gathering, Herb Scholz (resident
& retired executive of GE), the Rev. Paul Gilbert
(associate priest at Grace Church), and the Rev.
Frank Russ (BG chaplain) participated in a panel
discussion. Each told his story of dealing with the
challenges of these days, while reflecting on similar situations of the past when they found the
ability to cope. Then the attendees participated
in a small group exercise that focused on the Gospel passage: [Jesus said,] ―Do not store up for
yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and
rust consume and where thieves break in and
steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in
heaven‖ (Matthew 6:19). Each person identified
his or her most precious treasures, usually speaking of friends and family, and the memory of
overcoming hardships in the past.
The following week, Dr. Layton McCurdy
(BG board member and dean of MUSC School of
Medicine) opened the session with a presentation
dealing with stress, depression and anxiety.
Caroline Bailey (PA in the Putman Clinic) then
assured residents that the clinic staff was available
to help in dealing with depression, including the
willingness to offer a listening ear to those needing to talk about the challenges they face. Those
present then broke into small groups to offer encouragement and support to one another.
A third session was held in early March,
when Donald Bailey (financial consultant & husband of Caroline) addressed issues relating to investing and coping during times of uncertainty.
He emphasized that there is so much we have to
be thankful for and that we should often reflect
on those blessings. He offered attendees some
practical tips to ensure that they are taken care of
financially in the near future. The small group
exercise focused on the future of the Faith and
Finance sessions. The consensus of the group was
definitely to continue, to open the session with a
brief presentation, to use the small group format
to reflect on the day’s presentation and to offer
mutual support.
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With that in mind, a regular day and time each
month have been scheduled for future sessions. The
event will be on the fourth Thursday of each month at
3:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The next session will be on
Thursday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m. The presenter for the
day will be announced in the near future. Plan now
to attend this opportunity to explore ways to cope
with challenges we all are facing!
Support the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Bill moving through Congress
This bill would provide
assistance to the millions of
people in the US who need
hearing instruments by providing a $500 tax credit per
hearing aid for children and
those
age
55
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older.
This important legislation
Financial consultant, Donald Bailey, has a very good chance of passing this year, so
opening the third please take a minute to contact your US Senasession of Faith and tors and Representative to help convince them
that this should be a priority. An easy-form letter
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