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Charleston has recently been the recipient of
many honors and awards, perhaps the most de-
served being presented to Mayor Joe Riley in the
White House about a month ago. President Obama
chose to honor our mayor with the
2009 National Medal of Arts. In his
words, Obama recognized Riley for
the ―extraordinary work‖ he’s done in
Charleston—which comes as no sur-
prise to those of us who’ve watched
Riley constantly strive, over his long
tenure, to cultivate Charleston’s
unique historic and cultural resources, to champion
Spoleto Festival U.S.A. and to make Charleston the
national treasure it is today.
Riley also received praise from
the President for his role in cre-
ating the Mayors’ Institute on
City Design to reinvigorate the
use of urban spaces, a project
that has certainly been success-
ful here in Charleston. Among
other 2009 arts recipients were
heavyweights Clint Eastwood,
Bob Dylan and conductor Mi-
chael Tilson Thomas.
After all the top rank-
ings Charleston has received, it
will be impossible to keep it to
ourselves. Forbes ranked
April 2010
Volume 243
Charleston as the eighth ―smartest city‖ in the
world, with the top two spots going to Singa-
pore and Hong Kong. On top of that, Conde
Nast Traveler named Charleston the No. 2
U.S. city to visit, and another
national travel publication
named the Holy City one of
the top ten cities in the world
to see. As if that weren’t
enough, the U.S. Conference of
Mayors gave Charleston top
honors among America’s ―most
livable cities.‖ Not to mention that Beach-
walker Park on Kiawah Island was named one
of the nation’s top 10 beaches.
Moreover, the economic outlook for
the Holy City brightened considerably when
Boeing chose North Charleston over Seattle
for its second 787 Dreamliner factory, and the
city signed a contract to keep shipping giant
Maersk Line calling at the port, too. Also col-
oring Charleston’s business future is its new
Innovation Center for biotechnology on up-
per Meeting Street as well as the Digital Corri-
dor Initiative that has brought technology and
life-sciences businesses to East Bay and Cal-
houn Street.
Then there’s the development plan for
Union Pier Terminal
where most of the ag-
GABGABGAB THE GADSDENTHE GADSDENTHE GADSDEN
Celebrating Charleston and its Allure Barbara Tuck
Continued on Pg. 10
President’s Message 2
Birthdays/Community News 4
Activities & Festivities 6-7
The Chaplain’s Corner 11
Easter
April 4th
Don’t Forget
Earth Day
April 22nd
National
Dance Day
April 29th
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Our ―customer‖ service
goal is, and always will be,
not just to meet expectations,
but to exceed them---creating
―raving fans‖ for Bishop
Gadsden. This is not only
true for just one group, but
for all of our constituencies—
our residents, families, staff, those with whom we
do business, and the greater church and Charles-
ton communities. We are very gratified by the
results of our most recent resident satisfaction
survey. The extremely high response rates from
every area of our Bishop Gadsden Community,
and the fact the survey was conducted and ana-
lyzed by an outside third party, provide assur-
ance that the results are valid. There is a great
amount of information contained in the survey,
but the overwhelmingly positive responses to
factors of ―Overall Satisfaction,‖ ―Value For Your
Dollar,‖ ―BG’s Reputation In The Community,‖
―Confidence In BG’s Future,‖ and that ―You
Would Recommend Bishop Gadsden To Friends,‖
says that we are doing a lot of things right! Of
course, we are cognizant that there are always
areas for improvement. This survey is one of our
primary planning tools in that it identifies these
opportunities for us. We have already begun
work on several of them.
There are many reasons why such a posi-
tive response is especially meaningful to us. One
President’s Message Bill Trawick
is the ―timeliness‖ of it. 2009 was not an easy
year in terms of economics or everyday life here
at Bishop Gadsden. We cannot do much about
global economics; however, it is good to know
that our residents feel they receive good value
here, have confidence in us, and would feel se-
cure in recommending Bishop Gadsden. Also, af-
ter a year of intense renovations to our commu-
nity, it is affirming to know that the results are
pleasing and adding to our quality of life.
Another reason these results are so impor-
tant is that, hopefully, they show we have
achieved a high level of ―consistency‖ of excel-
lence amid ―diversity.‖ Although we think of
Bishop Gadsden as being in the ―hospitality‖ busi-
ness, it is not like a hotel or restaurant where the
―customer‖ is touched only occasionally. At BG,
we are in a daily relationship, hopefully lasting
for many years. Each of our resident’s hopes, de-
sires, needs, responses, histories are very different.
We don’t make the bed for a night, serve a meal
and never see the individual again---or stamp out
the same widget thousands of times. There are
no ―cookie cutter‖ approaches that work for us
here at BG. Each person who lives and works
here is an individual, requiring an individualized
response. This makes ―consistency‖ a continual
hurdle—but it is also what makes our work here
so interesting, satisfying and meaningful.
Again, thank you for your confidence. We
will always continue to seek to EARN it!
From the Finance Office Susan Legare
In the scheme of things,
Bishop Gadsden is a relatively
small continuing care retirement
community (CCRC) operating in
South Carolina which has fewer
than 30 CCRCs state-wide. Al-
though we have an active net-
work in South Carolina through
our state association (Aging Services of South
Carolina, of which our own Sarah Tipton is Chair
of the Board), the network is limited just because
there are so few of us. So, how do we keep up
(or even know about) the latest trends and out-
looks for our industry?
First, Bishop Gadsden’s board encourages
attendance at state, regional and national semi-
nars and conventions each year when it approves
education and travel expenses for employees in
the yearly budget. Secondly, through contacts
with our investment advisors, Ziegler Capital
Markets, we receive up-to-
date trends and analyses Continued on Pg. 10
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Joan Knauer entered Coldwell College for
Women in NJ with a scholarship in music and
graduated with a triple major in English Litera-
ture, History &
French. She went
to work at NBC,
and studied at the
School of Radio
and Television
Technique. All TV
at that time was
live–no retakes.
Joan was asst. di-
rector on the Perry Como Show, Ernie Kovacs &
Arlene Francis shows. She worked on the 10th
Emmy Awards Show with Phil Silvers and Desi
Arnaz. At that time, Barbara Walters was a typist.
There were two women in official positions then,
one was Leonard Bernstein’s sister who produced
the Ellery Queen Show. Joan was the first
woman allowed in the locker room at Madison
Square Garden while working with Red Barber.
Joan’s program won the Emmy Award for
producing the 1976 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
At the award ceremony, she wore her prom
gown. In the early 60s, she worked at CBS news,
getting up at 4 am to go on-air at 7. She was on
air for the return of the Iranian hostages and the
assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. For 20
years, Joan free-lanced for all networks and did
the 1964 World’s Fair Opening and the Milton
Berle Show. In 1974, the first time she was in
Charleston, Joan was working on the Adams
Chronicles. She was here for two weeks doing a
big scene where Charles Adams arrived at the
Dock Street Theatre in a carriage. She was Direc-
tor of Public Relations for Suburban Cable Vision
but was called to direct the live symphony pre-
mier of the Hummel Long Lost Symphony by the
NJ Orchestra. To direct live music, one must be
able to read music. And to think – this multi-
talented person lives among us!
Launched from a one-room schoolhouse
in Springfield, MA and Bay Path College, Mary
Moore had a long and interesting career. In
1951, while working in
London for the Mili-
tary Assistance Group,
she saw many famous
actors in the theatre
and danced at the Offi-
cers Club, the former
home of Doris Duke,
now the official resi-
dence of American
Ambassadors. She saw history being made by the
passing of King George, the dowager Queen
Mary and the coronation of Elizabeth.
After having several interesting jobs in
NYC, she was asked by Dr. Theodore White,
chief of US Weather Bureau, to come to Wash-
ington to be his executive secretary. There she
attended many White House events and had a
front-row view of John Kennedy’s funeral which
many heads of states attended. Don Moore,
having retired from the Air Force to become an
administrator for NOAA, knew a good thing
when he saw it. He and Mary were married in
1969, and they retired in 1973 from NOAA. In
1983, they moved to Seabrook Island and to BG
in 2000. Mary and Don have been married for
41 years. They’ve traveled all over the world
and consider themselves to be truly blessed.
When her youngest child was in high
school, Marilou Watts decided to get a Master’s
Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a
job. She worked for seven years at Carnegie In-
stitute in the Science and Technology Department
and at Calgon Corporation as Information Man-
ager. She reported to the VP of Research. At
Calgon, each scientist was responsible for his/her
own data. When the Love Canal episode hap-
pened, and Calgon came
to the rescue, work
Career Women at Bishop Gadsden - Round 2! Marilou Watts
Barbara Tuck shown here in Paris with participants she invited from all over the world to attend one of her
annual technology forums.
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Apts/Cottages
Margie Cogswell 105 795-0882
Sally & Ray Houlihan 31 795-0082
Marcia Weiss 252 795-7031
Adeline Merrill 235 762-5318
Ruth Leach 320 406-7611
Frank & Joby Meade 139
Myers Hall
Hazel Parker 1063 795-6505
April Birthdays
elcome
New Resident: Sylvia Factor Marilou Watts
puppets for children in hospitals.
Sylvia came to Charleston to be near her
son, his wife and five grandchildren. These chil-
dren are all home-schooled. She has all together
seven grandchildren.
At Bishop Gadsden, Slyvia works in the
gift shop two days a week and does frequent
workouts in the gym. Sylvia finds the environ-
ment wonderful here and the staff very coopera-
tive and easy to work with. With no car, the
transportation is a God-send. Also, there is al-
ways someone to be with and talk to. This is a
happy lady.
New Residents
Hattie Goodbody 1
Marge Whitener 2
Violet Dawson 4
Marcelle Furchgott 5
Frankie Emerson 6
Liz Young 7
Lib Hostutler 11
John Mettler 16
Jane Hassell 18
Leslie Jervey 18
Eleanor Mulbry 19
Ed Mueller 20
Martha Roberts 20
Jack Bretherton 21
Floyd Finch 22
Nancy Cobb 22
Nelloise Disney 23
Polly Martschink 24
CoraLee DuPont 25
Fred Kelsey 25
John Ball 26
Richard Robinson 26
Bud Klauser 26
Sheila Christie 27
Caroline Danowitz 28
Tag Taggart 30
Read Cloister
Marjorie Terry 114B 406-2371
Irene Waters 310 406-2423
Betty Camp 114A 406-2354
Jean Rodgers 103 762-7207
Arcadia Close
Mary Crawford 13 406-6575
Sylvia Factor came to Bishop Gadsden
from Bridgeport, Connecticut where she lived
for 20 years. She is a graduate of Bucknell Jun-
ior College and worked for Raybestes Brake
Company for 28 years. She was in charge of
scheduling the production of brakes and bush-
ings for all automobiles in the US.
In her spare time, she got a degree as a
medical assistant from Fairfield University. As a
widow, she cared for her parents and a sick
brother. Later, she managed the gift shop in a
nursing home and started a community
kitchen. She makes the most delightful hand
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Charlotte Neyle Jewelry Show Monday, April 19th from 10 - 4 in Gussenhoven Living Room
“Classically designed jewelry reminiscent of Tiffany, Cartier, Seaman, Schepps and Van Cleef.”
10% of the proceeds will go to the Resident Assistance Fund.
stopped because no one could produce the exact
formula. When it finally was found in a desk file
and the problem solved, Marilou had all the re-
search data turned into the department, to be
organized and placed in an in-house, proprietary
on-line file, thus saving money and preventing
future problems. Later, when the Love Canal be-
came political, one top executive was heard to
say, ―Clean up of the Love Canal would be easier
if there weren’t so much emotion involved.‖
After Marilou retired to Seabrook Island
in 1970, Charleston began to slowly annex its
way out Maybank Highway toward Seabrook
and Kiawah. To control its tax destiny and de-
velopment, Seabrook decided to create a town.
Marilou was asked to serve on the Incorporation
Commission. What a learning experience—to
create a whole, though small, town! When the
town was established, she was elected to town
council for six years. She happily retired from
politics, played golf, enjoyed volunteering, book
clubs and the beach until she moved to BG and
that’s a good thing!
At the peak of the technology boom in
Silicon Valley, Barbara Tuck - a single mother of
three - went back to school for electronics. She
became a journalist for a Hearst hi-tech maga-
zine. Being the only non-engineer and female
journalist in the industry, Barbara worked hard
to keep up with the ever-changing technology
and traveled throughout the U.S. The publisher
of a competitive magazine later lured Barbara
away with the prospect of international travel.
When she left Hearst, her publisher hated to ad-
mit he had to hire two men to replace her.
Barbara held Forums in Paris and invited
technologists, CEOs and members of academia
from all over the world. Her expertise was in
the design of microchips, and her time was very
much in demand, so she moved to CA, just out-
side Palo Alto, home to Stanford (where Barbara
became co-chair of the Friends of Music and
hosted a reception for Condi Rice, Stanford’s
provost, after Condi’s first piano recital there).
The pace in Silicon Valley was hectic—press con-
ferences, interviews, deadlines, conventions, in-
ternational press junkets with top-tier journalists
and even red-carpet parties.
Barbara’s most interesting trip was to Is-
rael. At the time, battles were being waged
there, and while she was flying from Paris to Tel
Aviv, there was a suicide bombing in that city.
Her host brought her to Jerusalem’s King David
Hotel, where she’d be safe. While in Israel, with
the help of a car and driver, Barbara traveled
throughout the country, visiting venture capital-
ists and hi-tech companies, many begun by for-
mer pilots and intelligence officers who liked to
compete against one other. She even inter-
viewed the ―Grand Old Man‖ of Israel, the first
to start technology incubators there and to open
a technology park where Barbara visited him—
in Haifa where Intel designed the Pentium proc-
essor. At the time, Israel had more IPOs than all
of Europe.
Barbara feels good about the young fe-
male journalists who followed her into the in-
dustry. All of the women featured in our two-
part article, and many more BG women not
covered, have been trailblazers in the paths they
chose. They’ve all paved the way for other
women to pursue their dreams.
Women story continued from Page 3
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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins
Green was everywhere as residents celebrated around the community.
Luck, laughter and green beer made it a happy occasion. Pictured clock-
wise: 1) Jenny & Dottie Ewald who marked her 102nd birthday on the
17th 2) Hal Aronson 3) Louise & Kiki Anderson 4) Dot Slaughter
5) Cynthia & Al Benjaminson 6) Ursula Holahan 7) Louise & George
Thorne
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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1 2
3
4
5
6
7
1 2
OUTING TO THE OLD ST. ANDREWS TEA ROOM
Pictured below: 1) Joan Hazzard and Carol enjoying lunch 2) Elizabeth Ferguson and Christy
smile for the camera 3) Charlotte Sottile with her friend Vanessa (left) and niece Joan (right)
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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… Saturday, April 3 - 11:00 AM
Grace Church Easter Egg Hunt in Myers Hall Courtyard
Wednesday, April 7 - 5:00 PM
Ted Mappus Art Show in Art Loft
Thursday, April 8 - 3:00 PM
Let’s Have a Laugh in Myers Hall Activity Room
Friday, April 9 - 10:00 AM
Great Decisions Discussion Group in Blackmer Hall
Monday, April 12 - 11:00 AM
Apartment/Cottage Lunch Outing to SNOB
Saturday, April 17 - 12:00 PM
Family Circle Cup Outing from Commons Lobby
Monday, April 19 - 4:00 PM
Island Choraliers Perform in Blackmer Hall
Tuesday, April 20 - 3:00 PM
“Go Green” Trivia in Myers Hall Activity Room
Sunday, April 25 - 4:15 PM
Riverdogs Baseball Game Outing for all areas of
our Community. Join the Fun!
Tuesday, April 27 - 2:00 PM
Music by the Coastal Belles in Morse Activity Room
Thursday, April 29 - 11:30 PM
Myers Hall Lunch Bunch Outing to La Hacienda
Thursday, April 29 - 3:00 PM
Dean Martin Variety Show in Myers Hall Living Room
Residents enjoyed a trip
to the SC Aquarium in
March with a tour from
resident volunteers Ann
& Bill Connellee. Part
of the trip included a
special behind-the-
scenes look at the turtle
hospital. Pictured are:
1) Marcelle Furchgott
2) Caroline Meyer
3) Bette Fogel
1 2
3
HAPPY SPRING!
Read Cloister resi-
dents celebrated the
first day of Spring
with a Full Tea
Luncheon. Pictured
left are Carol and
Virginia Doran.
Marjorie Peale and
her friend Linda
(left) toured the
C o l l e g e o f
Charleston’s new
School of the Arts
Building recently.
They agree you
need to see for
yourself what a
great addition it is
to the College’s
campus.
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Update Meetings
Meet your Neighbor: Jeanne Herndon Dan McKnight & Marilou Watts
Myers Hall: April 8th at 11:00 AM
The Golden Ticket Emily Barrett, RD, LD
The Dining Services Committee recently
sent the residents a survey regarding the food
choices in The Market Place Café and Winning-
ham Court. Thank you to all who took the time
to complete this and provide us with some very
helpful information. While the results are still be-
ing tallied, one of the main comments noted was
a desire for healthier food options. Well, the
tribe has spoken, for those who have ever
watched Survivor on TV! In my January Gab
article, I spoke of physician Michael Roizen from
the Cleveland Clinic and all the many healthy
changes that he has helped put into place on its
very large campus. One of these that I did not
mention in that article, was the ―GO!‖ label that
is used in their eateries to denote a healthier food
choice. While Jim Epper, Frank Rubino and I
knew that something similar to this would be
coming to BG, the results of the recent survey
only reiterated why we needed to do this.
So, what are we doing to embrace health-
ier choices? Beginning the middle of April, you
will start to see Gold Stars on certain foods in
the Café. The Gold Star can be looked at much
like the Golden Ticket if you remember Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory. You are a winner
for choosing that item. These foods will be low
in fat, lower in calories, and have reduced so-
dium. You’ll notice more items prepared with-
out sauces or with the sauce on the side. A
daily soup and ½ sandwich combo will be intro-
duced, and many new choices in the pre-made
salad area will appear. The soup rotation will
contain more broth-based selections, and the
dessert case will have a homemade reduced-
sugar item. While not everything will have a
Gold Star, moderation is always the key to suc-
cess. The American Dietetic Association firmly
supports that all foods can be consumed in the
right portion and in moderation. The Gold Star
can help guide you to achieving whatever health
goal you may have. Thanks again to all who
took the time to complete the survey last
month.
Apts/Cot: April 28th at 10:00 AM
When Jeanne Herndon left the blue grass
of Kentucky hills for the sweet grass of the low-
country, she made a wise choice. She
came to Bishop Gadsden 3 years ago
and has made a myriad of friends. She
is a graduate of the University of Ken-
tucky with a major in Home Econom-
ics. She married Alex Herndon after
college and lived as a happy farmer’s
wife for 50 years. The 300-acre farm
later became part of the park com-
memorating the Battle of Richmond.
Jeanne has one son, a tax attorney, and
four grandchildren. Jeanne has been a major
worker in the Village Shop. Her eye for
style and design have made a positive
difference. Her charm and happy na-
ture have made her a natural host at BG
for prospect ive new residents.
Jeanne especially enjoys the fact
that Bishop Gadsden is a community
and has a general warmth. There are
lots of opportunities to be helpful - after
all, she is still living her life!
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New Resident: Dee Whitaker Dr. Walt Ector
Meet the Staff: George Howell Taki Andriadis
Doris "Dee" Whitaker was born in Hunting-
ton, WV. Her father was killed in a mining acci-
dent when she was only 5 years old, and her
mother was a nurse anesthetist. They moved to
Moncks Corner, SC after Dee graduated from high
school. She attended Brenau College in Gaines-
ville, GA where she became so involved in cam-
pus politics she changed her mind about transfer-
ring to UNC at Chapel Hill. She was president of
her women's fraternity (not sorority). Doris
Momier, a former resident of BG, was a class-
mate. Dee is still close to three other classmates
with whom she roomed in college.
Dee moved to Charleston in 1945, and
worked for Delta Airlines. She says she was too
tall to be a stewardess in those days. She met and
married a Delta employee and became Mrs.
Smith. The couple lived in St. Simon, GA for 8
George H. Howell Jr., our new Accounting
Manager, received his Bachelor of Business Ad-
ministration degree from Brenau Uni-
versity in June 2000 and his Master of
Science in Accountancy from C of C in
2008. His financial experience includes
over six years of accounting for a num-
ber of legal and healthcare firms, includ-
ing Crew Carolina, LLC, and Laurel
Baye Healthcare and Ameliorate, LLC.
In his business career, George supervised
accounting staff and was responsible for monthly
cash-flow projections, cash-flow reporting, as well
as having responsible for reviewing monthly fi-
nancial statements and financial analysis.
George was born in Dublin, GA and is
married to Leigh Massey of Thomasville, GA.
The Howells now live in Charleston
and have two wonderful dogs.
We asked Susan Legare, Chief
Financial Officer of BG, to comment
on George’s assignment, and this is
what she said: ―We were amazed at
the number of qualified candidates
who applied for the Accounting Man-
ager’s position. George easily bubbled to the
top! The combination of his educational back-
ground, work experience and outgoing person-
ality made him the leading candidate. We are
happy to have George on board.‖
years, but divorced. Dee worked in Charlotte,
NC for 8 years, then moved to Summerville
where she worked for a food broker. She met
and married her second husband, Billy Gelzer.
who was VP of Thomas & Howard Co. They
built in Wespanee and lived there until he died
in 1981. She married Dr. Thomas Whitaker, a ra-
diologist who founded the Radiology group
practice in Greenville, SC where they lived until
he retired. Dr. Whitaker died of Alzheimer's in
May, 2009.
After her return to Charleston, Dee became
very active in community affairs, including
Spoleto. She moved into BG in October, 2009,
and she says this is exactly where she needs to be
and she’s very happy. She enjoys visits from her
stepdaughter who lives on James Island, and her
two sons who live in Myrtle Beach.
BISHOP GADSDEN RESIDENTS HONORED
Lieutenant General John Rosa, USAF Ret, President of The Citadel, presented awards to Jake Burrows and Tom Mann at a banquet Friday, March 12th held at the Alumni Center, following the Retreat Parade
honoring The Citadel volunteers. Jake received the Daniel Award in recognition of his dedication and commitment as the 1940 Class Chairman achieving the greatest increase in class participation to The
Citadel Foundation. Tom was presented the Harris Award for his dedication and commitment as the War Years Classes Chairman---1945, 1946, 1947, 1948---
achieving the greatest increase in the number of donors to The Citadel Foundation.
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ing buildings will be demolished and the cruise
terminal relocated while 50 acres of waterfront
land will be designed for public use and redevel-
opment. And when the Mediterranean Shipping
Company’s MSC Rita, the largest container ship
ever to call at the Port of Charleston, recently
sailed into port, it demonstrated that the harbor
can accommodate the bigger ships. Plus, Charles-
ton’s port and Clemson University’s wind-turbine
research facility in North Charleston were among
considerations that framed the decision of the
German firm IMO Group, which makes wind-
turbine parts, to locate its first U.S. branch in
Summerville.
Indeed, Charleston is sitting pretty at pre-
sent. And by the time Spoleto 2010 comes to
town next month, our historic, restored Dock
Street Theatre, retaining its original 1700s archi-
tectural elements, will reopen for the production
of Flora, the first opera ever performed in the
American colonies. So let’s count our blessings for
being Charlestonians and mark our calendars for
Spoleto Festival U.S.A. which runs from May 28th
through June 13th.
Employee of the Month: Larry Jenkins Jim Epper, Director of Dining Services
Larry Jenkins has worked
at Bishop Gadsden for the past 2
years. He is a native of Charles-
ton and lives on James Island
with his wife and 3 boys. Larry
has been cooking for the last 30
years all around Charleston. He
has worked in several restaurants, country clubs
and retirement communities around town. Larry
is also a veteran of the US Army and cooked for
several servicemen for many years. He brings a
wealth of knowledge and experience to the culi-
nary team here at BG. He is loved by the resi-
dents and staff. He is always smiling and eager
to take your order. He is very dependable and
requires very little supervision.
Thank you, Larry, for all your hard work
and setting such a great example.
Finance story continued from Page 2
gleaned from their nationwide database.
Thirdly, our credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings,
publishes a yearly report called Senior Living
Outlook, which identifies key drivers for success-
ful organizations. Fourth, many of us have our
own network of peers. For instance, I corre-
spond regularly with a group of CFOs primarily
located in the Virginia/Maryland/Washington,
DC area. In addition, I have other ―pals‖,
many of whom I’ve met at those conventions/
seminars, across the country. I might add this is
common with all management staff at Bishop
Gadsden. Fifth, our auditors, LarsonAllen, not
only present the yearly audit to the board but
also include a ―state of the industry‖ report.
Sixth, the process of accreditation by CARF/
CCAC lets us know what is expected of top-
ranked CCRCs. Seventh, we have an ongoing
relationship with A.V. Powell & Associates, our
actuaries, which dates back to the feasibility study
conducted in 1996 to determine if the Charleston
market could support a CCRC. It could and did!
The list above is by no means complete.
I’ve just identified some of the ways I stay con-
nected with what’s going on in the senior living
industry outside of Charleston and South Caro-
lina. My co-workers at Bishop Gadsden have
their own networks. So, although Bishop Gads-
den is a stand-alone CCRC on James Island, South
Carolina, a small southern state where CCRCs are
relatively few in number, we have been successful
in tapping into nationwide resources, resulting in
a community recognized across the country for its
beautiful location, sound management practices
and solid financial health.
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something inside that shows new life. Do you
understand?"
"Yes, Miss Miller!" The children responded
enthusiastically-all except for Jeremy. He just lis-
tened; his eyes never left her face. He did not
even make his usual noises. Had he understood
what she had said about Jesus' death and resur-
rection? Did he understand the assignment?
The next morning, 19 children came to
school, laughing and talking as they placed their
eggs in the large wicker basket on Miss Miller's
desk. After they completed their math lesson, it
was time to open the eggs.
In the first egg, Doris found a flower. "Oh
yes, a flower is a sign of new life," she said. "You
plant a lifeless looking seed and when a flower
peeks through the ground we know that spring is
here." A small girl in the first row waved her
arms. "That's my egg, Miss Miller," she called out.
The next egg contained a plastic butterfly,
which looked very real. Doris held it up. "We all
know that a lifeless-seeming chrysalis changes
and turns into a beautiful butterfly. Yes, that is
new life, too." Little Judy smiled proudly and
said, "Miss Miller, that one is mine."
Then Doris opened the third egg. She
gasped. The egg was empty! Surely it must be
Jeremy's, she thought, and, of course, he did not
understand her instructions. Because she did not
want to embarrass him, she quietly set the egg
aside and reached for another.
Suddenly Jeremy spoke up. "Miss Miller,
aren't you going to talk about my egg?"
Flustered, Doris replied, "But Jeremy -
your egg is empty!"
He looked into her eyes and said softly,
"Yes, but Jesus' tomb was empty, too!"
IN LOVING MEMORY
Lent & Easter Father Frank Russ
Harriott Tunnell
January 20, 1919 ~ March 5, 2010
Joe Richardson
April 19, 1928 ~ March 13, 2010
Doris Momier
March 2, 1923 ~ March 25, 2010
Easter is a celebration
of our Lord’s resurrection
from the dead, and it is the
ultimate exercise in dealing
with paradoxes. The resur-
rection from the dead is the
ultimate paradox! THE
TOMB IS EMPTY! I’d like to
share a story of an unlikely
person who believed the
paradox and taught others in the process.
Jeremy was born with a twisted body, a
slow mind, and a chronic illness he had suffered
all of his young life. Still, his parents had tried to
give him as normal a life as possible and had sent
him to St. Theresa's parochial elementary school.
At the age of twelve, Jeremy was still only
in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His
teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated
with him. He would squirm in his seat, drool and
make grunting noises. Often he would stare off
into space with a blank, expressionless look on his
face. At other times, he spoke clearly and dis-
tinctly, as if a spot of light had penetrated the
darkness of his brain.
Spring came, and the children talked excit-
edly about Easter. Doris told them the story of
Jesus. She explained that many of the symbols of
Easter, such as the egg and the lily, are objects that
in one moment appear to be dead or lifeless,
and, through a process of transformation, in the
next moment spring forth with life. And so to
emphasize the idea of new life springing forth out
of something that appears lifeless, she gave each
of the children a large plastic egg.
"Now," she said to them, "I want you to
take this home and bring it back tomorrow with
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