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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

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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-

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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.

Continued on Pg. 5


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


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


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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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)


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


Myers Hall Lunch Bunch Outing to La Hacienda


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

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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.


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!


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.


Cover story continued from Page 1

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.


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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