I am truly humbled and honored to have the opportunity to be a part of Meadowlark Hills.
HOGtoberfest: 12th Annual Event Boosts Good Samaritan Fund
November 13, 2025
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Q: Has all the moisture we have had during the project affected the concrete project?
Thank you for your questions, I am excited we are nearing the finish of this major project. We are now planning for the curbs and parking spaces to be repainted. This project has created yet another learning opportunity for me. Here is what I have learned from the professionals about how the moisture was managed for this project.
Q: Is it necessary for a resident to contact maintenance for service to have their air conditioning/heat filters and the smoke alarm batteries changed or are they on a schedule?
Rita Harsch received the 2014 “Advocate of the Year” award for her excellence in advocacy leadership with Meadowlark Hillson Oct. 1, 2014.
Rita’s level of expertise with Medicaid and insurance allows her the opportunity to advocate for residents and their families to ensure their benefits. In the confusing world of medical assistance and insurance programs, Rita provides elders and their family’s guidance and support.
Oink! Have you heard the noise about HOGtoberfest? Not only do we have the chance to support the Good Samaritan Fund by eating tasty barbecue at Cox Bros. BBQ on Oct. 16 – a portion of the restaurant’s proceeds will be donated to the Fund – but we also may donate to the Fund by participating in a HOG & Kisses Contest which began Oct. 1.
Q: Several of the Osher Learning Institute programs will be at the Manhattan Arts Center. Will there be a Meadowlark Hills bus trip for residents so they can attend? Also the trip to the zoo through Osher— does it require walking very far?
The K-State Anthropology student who lived at Meadowlark Hills, Jordan Thomas, has embarked on a new journey. Jordan and his companions set out from Atchison, Kanas to South America on a bicycle earlier this summer. The following are portions from his third online blog entry as they continue their journey:
by Jordan Thomas
July 18, 2014
Q: Annie the question came up in Town Meeting about sugar-free and no-sugar-added desserts. What is the difference, why does it matter and how is one to know?
For six years, Buttonwood Art Space in Kansas City, Mo., has supported the Flint Hills area of Kansas and its unique place in our greater regional ecosystem through an annual art benefit. Visions of the Flint Hills Art Benefit and Sale is a juried exhibit featuring art of the Flint Hills. Sweeping paintings of sky and native prairie grass dominate the show, but sculpture pieces, fiber works, fused glass and photos also are featured. The art is on exhibit each October and November, in Buttonwood Art Space.
Q: Annie you mentioned there will be an additional menu, will you explain that further?
In 1970, Marian McQuade, a West Virginia housewife, initiated a campaign for a special day for grandparents. The campaign spread statewide with the assistance of civic, business, church and political leaders. In 1973, West Virginia Govenor, Arch Moore, proclaimed the first Grandparents Day. Mrs. McQuade petitioned governors, senators and congressman in every state to set aside the day. Letters were sent to churches, businesses and numerous national organizations who were invested in senior citizens.