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Though our communities are special in their own ways, their goal is unified: to provide people with the opportunity to live well. Whether it is staff members, residents, participants, caregivers, donors or volunteers, at Bluestem Communities we all find ways to live well together. We believe life has purpose at every age and each person has something valuable to share. In the following pages you’ll see the distinctiveness of each of our locations and also the common thread that ties us all together. We hope you’ll join us in the year ahead as we continue to explore what it means to live well at Bluestem Communities.

James Krehbiel, President/CEO2. 3.

Living Well Together: Uniqueness and Unity

Since its inception in 2012, Bluestem Communities has continued to become

clearer in its distinctive mission and purpose. At the same time, our three locations; Bluestem PACE, Kidron Bethel Village and Schowalter Villa, have continued to diversify and grow their own unique personalities by offering new services, living spaces and experiences. We believe the diversity of our communities is valuable and essential to creating an organization that gives every individual an opportunity to live well. Every one of us has unique interests, beliefs, experiences and preferences. The various services and programs we offer through our three locations allows those 55 and better to choose a community or service that best fits them.

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Pictured In this Issue: Front cover: Bill Armfield, Page 2-3: Phyllis Goertzen, Juan Reyes Martinez and Grace Brunner, Page 4-5: Mike and Yvonne Cope, Page 6-7: Dean Schrag, Page 8-9: Lucile Hochstetler and Henry Ediger, Page 11: Cameron Hood and Ryan Green of Ryanhood, Page 18: Lynda Legg, Page 20: Irene Yoder and Amy Wedel

22,496 volunteer hours given

823 residents and participants

547 company-wide employees

286,663 miles traveled by Bluestem PACE transportation since opening in 2016

2018 By the Numbers

2018 Accolades

U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes List

Ranked #1 in Wichita Business Journal’s Largest Retirement Communities in Wichita Area

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Emilie Rains, Bluestem PACE director of market development and intake, did several on air interviews in 2018. You may have seen her on KWCH and KAKE news promoting the program’s innovative services and explaining how Bluestem PACE supports seniors and their caregivers. “We partner with folks 55 and better and their caregivers, helping them remain at home long term. That’s our plan. We do that by offering comprehensive medical services as well as supportive services,” explained Emilie on KWCH.

PACE Race 5KThe weather could not have been more perfect for the inaugural PACE Race 5K on Sept. 15 this past year in McPherson, KS. Over 50 runners and walkers of all ages showed up on the warm and sunny morning in support of Bluestem PACE. Thanks to the race participants and 18 area sponsors, the event raised over $4,500 for the Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund. The fund assists PACE participants who encounter unforeseen circumstances and assists Bluestem PACE in providing high quality services.

Partnering with CaregiversCaring for an aging loved one is an undertaking. Providing that care in the home can be a challenge and, often, is most successful when the caregiver is supported by a team of professionals who can partner with the family. Maryln Minor of Hutchinson knows firsthand the benefits of having a supportive team as she cares for her husband, Butch Minor. Maryln says Bluestem PACE makes it possible for her to continue living her daily life while still having her husband live at home. “With me as a caregiver to Butch, it has reduced my stress by knowing that he is taken care of throughout the day. I can continue my job, activities and housework. It has helped me all over,” explained Maryln.

By serving McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Saline, Marion and Rice counties, Bluestem PACE is providing caregiver relief to families all over central Kansas.“The Bluestem PACE team partners with program participants and their families to coordinate all medical services and appointments,” said Emilie Rains, Bluestem PACE director of market development and intake. “This allows participants to remain safely in their homes as long as possible, while preventing caregiver burnout.”

Innovative TherapyA cutting-edge therapy is making a huge difference in the life of Bluestem PACE participants—blood flow restriction therapy. The evidence-based approach originated in the 60’s amongst body builders in Japan and is currently being used with athletes in the NBA and NFL.

Chris Deck, physical therapist at Bluestem PACE, has been in the field for 22 years and figured that this groundbreaking therapy should work amongst the senior population as well. “I have practiced in many different settings and I have never seen gains like this,” explained Chris. “We have participants in the program who are making 60 percent improvements with just a couple of treatments.” Chris said the therapy works by doing three different things. It increases electricity to the muscle, targets specific muscle fibers and promotes growth and healing in the muscle. Annie Watt-Holt, Bluestem PACE participant, says the therapy has made a huge difference in her life. “I can do things that I could not do two and a half months ago. He is helping me work with what I have to have a better life,” she said. Chris said the main benefit of the therapy is decreasing the chance of participants falling. “We have used it as a foundational tool for people to be able to get stronger faster. As their strength improves, we are able to build on that to improve their balance and reduce their risk of falling,” said Chris.

Bluestem PACE Making Headlines

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Kidron Bethel Village Earns Zero Deficiencies RatingIn 2018, Kidron Bethel Village earned zero deficiencies on their annual state survey, which is conducted by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). This rating indicates that Kidron Bethel Village met both Kansas and federal regulations that are required to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. “This is a powerful affirmation of the team that provides care and services every day on every shift and their dedication to the residents who choose to live at Kidron Bethel Village,” said Linda Peters, executive director. “It takes each person in every department to create this result.”

Expanding Campus Woods EstatesKidron Bethel Village expanded its independent living neighborhood, Campus Woods Estates, this past year. The expansion focused on developing Lakewood Circle, a new entrance on Anderson avenue and a community recreational area. The expansion doubled the lots available to build on, adding 8 duplexes (16 homes) and a pickleball court in the new recreational area.

“We are excited to offer expanded living options as well as new and exciting recreational opportunities to the North Newton community,” said James Krehbiel, President/CEO of Bluestem Communities.

Making a DifferenceWith a combination of giving time and resources, many people have made a difference in the lives of Kidron Bethel Village residents this year. Friends of Kidron, the Kidron Bethel Village auxiliary, raised $14,409 for the Healthcare Benevolent Fund. The fund assists residents who find themselves in an unplanned circumstance where they are unable to cover the full cost of their care. Volunteers continue to enrich the Kidron Bethel Village community and selflessly serve residents who call it home. In 2018, there were 136 total volunteers who gave a total of 5,101 hours of their time.

“We would like to extend immense gratitude to all of our volunteers who make such a huge impact in the daily lives of our residents and community,” said Rachel Bucklin, community outreach coordinator for Bluestem Communities.

A Community AffairAs in year’s past, Kidron Bethel Village continued to host community events on their campus in 2018. The Fireworks Extravaganza, Gathering in the Garden, Country Breakfast and the Holiday Marketplace were all a success this year.

The Fireworks Extravaganza is North Newton’s only firework show, so the annual event draws a large crowd. This year was the biggest crowd yet with an estimated 3,000 in attendance. New in 2018 was a bubble machine, selfie booth and Kidron Konies—Kidron Bethel’s specialty hotdog topped with German slaw. A record number of community sponsors this year made the event possible. We hope to see you this July 4th!

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Mullet Place at Schowalter Villa OpensSept. 7, 2018 was a monumental day for Schowalter Villa. The opening ceremony of Mullet Place, a vision that had been years in the making, was finally happening and the event drew a crowd of over 400 people. The driving motivation for the new building was to create private homes for every Schowalter Villa resident. Mullet Place provides residents with 24 new assisted living homes, resulting in 40 total assisted living homes and 98 private health care rooms on campus. In addition to homes, Mullet Place includes two new classrooms for the Hesston Child Development Center, a gift shop and Hesston Bakery & Cafe.

“Mullet Place at Schowalter Villa is a place for people of all stages of life to come together,” said James Krehbiel, President/CEO of Bluestem Communities. “We are excited for what this space offers not only to our residents but the entire community.”

The $6.1 million project was made possible through the generosity of over 270 donors from Hesston and around the country.

“We are incredibly thankful to all who believed in the mission of Schowalter Villa and supported our vision of creating a private home for every resident,” said Yvonne Sieber, chief philanthropy officer for Bluestem Communities.

The project ground breaking occurred in April of 2017. Hutton Construction was the selected contractor and Alloy Architecture was the project architect.

Continuing Award-winning Dementia CareSince 2016, Schowalter Villa has been providing innovative dementia services through Comfort Matters®. The evidence-based program improves the quality of care and quality of life for persons with dementia.

“It is vital that Schowalter Villa integrate best practices in caring for persons diagnosed with dementia,” said Treva Greaser, executive director of Schowalter Villa. “Being accredited as a Comfort Matters® provider demonstrates our commitment to embed care practices into our organization that provide the best quality of care and quality of life for persons with dementia.”

To continue offering services, Schowalter Villa undergoes an annual reaccreditation process. The reaccreditation includes an intense review of Schowalter Villa’s practices, pertinent medical records, verification of staff competencies and adoption of Comfort Matters® policies and procedures as it pertains to the care given to residents in North Meadows, the dementia care neighborhood at Schowalter Villa.

Community Impact and OutreachFor more than 55 years, Schowalter Villa has remained a pillar of the Hesston community and the surrounding area. Villa Days, the Garden Party and many other events throughout the year have become annual traditions for many families. These events support the Good Samaritan Caring Fund, which assists residents in covering the full cost of their care.

In 2018, Villa Partners raised over $43,000 for the Good Samaritan Caring Fund as well as other resident-centered projects. Also, 283 volunteers consisting of residents, surrounding area community members, youth, and staff put in 17,395 hours volunteering at Schowalter Villa. None of these things would be possible without the many people who give of their time and energy and believe in the mission of Schowalter Villa.

“Our volunteers are a vital part of our organization’s ongoing mission, and we honestly could not function effectively without each volunteer’s compassionate heart and helping hands,” said Rachel Bucklin, community outreach coordinator for Bluestem Communities.

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Our partners in mission

A record number of businesses and individuals sponsored the 2018 annual Bluestem Communities Gala, which was held at the Meridian Center on Nov. 1. With over 250 attendees and 21 sponsors, the gala resulted in $68,000 raised for individuals who cannot cover the full cost of their care. “Quality care for every senior, regardless of their financial means, is a mission of Bluestem Communities,” said James Krehbiel, President/CEO of Bluestem Communities. “This year at the Bluestem Gala the community joined us in that mission and it was touching to see.” New this year at the gala was a raffle ticket drawing for a vacation for two.

Please join us in 2019

for these and more great community events!

Dec 7 Holiday Marketplace • North Newton, KS

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June 1 Garden Party • Hesston, KS

June 26 Innovations in Living With Dementia Community Forum • Hesston, KS

July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza • North Newton, KS

Sept 24Bluestem PACE Open House • McPherson, KS

Sept 27-28 Villa Days and Home Sweet Hesston • Hesston, KS

Oct 11 Gathering in the Garden • North Newton, KS

Oct 12 Country Breakfast • North Newton, KS

Nov 7 Bluestem Gala • Newton, KS

For more details visit bluestemks.org/events and follow us on Facebook.

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Record Number of Sponsors Support the Bluestem Gala in 2018

The award-winning duo Ryanhood was the featured entertainment for the evening. The Arizona musicians are known for their two-part vocal harmonies and energetic flares on the guitar, ukulele and mandolin. Dinner was catered by Hesston Bakery & Cafe and Water’s Edge and was served by Hesston and Bethel College students as well as community volunteers. “I am amazed and humbled by the communities’ willingness to support our benevolence funds— not just through the Bluestem Communities Gala but throughout the year,” said James. “Many of our residents and participants have influenced our communities in a positive way. This is all about giving back to those who have given so much to us.”

COMMUNITIES

BLUESTEMBluestem PACE

Kidron Bethel VillageSchowalter Villa

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Our partners in missionOur partners in mission

Richard & Berdine EbyDavid EdigerRichard & Virginia EdigerEdward JonesBarbara EichelbergerDonna Eigsti*Wesley & Bernice Eilers*Bruce & Brenda EitzenGregory & Debra EkCassidy EntzDianne Epp*Jim & Jan ErbJohn & Bernice Esau*Rex & Connie EsauEverence Financial AdvisorsEverence/The Mennonite FoundationExcel Industries, Inc.*Ted & Karen FagerFaith & Life BookstoreFaith Mennonite Church*Farm Bureau Financial ServicesFarmer's Alliance InsuranceGerhard & Yvonne FastHoward & Lois FastJohn & Jenny FastOrlando FastThe Fellowship of Kingdom Life MinistriesKathi & Terry FernandesTom FickenworthFirst Bank of NewtonFirst Church of the BrethrenFirst Mennonite Church Christian Co-WorkersKristen FisherElsie Flaming*Mike & Debra FleetwoodAnna Grace FlickingerLeland & Rosalie FlickingerFord Hearing Aid & AudiologyPerry & Dena FoutchJoann FrancisPaul Fransen*Gary & Mary FranzJoyce Franz*Rodney & Karen FranzLuella Deane FreyFriends of Kidron*

Charles & Patricia FriesenDennis & Mabel FriesenDuane & Elizabeth FriesenEric & Wanda FriesenJ. Stanley & Delores FriesenJacob & Lola Friesen*Jake & Jane Friesen*Jerry & Donna Friesen*Joanna & Gregg FriesenJoe & Lois Friesen*Judy FriesenLaura Friesen*Mary & Alfred FriesenRichard & Dorothy FriesenRobert & Helen FriesenWalter & Carol Friesen*Dr. Weldon & Lu Etta FriesenBetty FunkJonathan & Dianna FunkLester & Donna FunkLarry Fuqua & Becky RuthHannah GabelDee Gaeddert & James Dorsey*Frank & Mary Ellen Gaeddert*Gregory & Terri GaeddertJohn & Mary GaeddertRuss & Jean Gaeddert*Omer & Zona GalleChristina GarciaJacqua GarciaSuzanne GarciaGarden Community ChurchWilma GarrisonGatehouse MediaJan & Homer† GattisGaynor Electric*Lenora GehringLynn & Sue Gerber*Joanne Giles*Kermit & Clydene† Gingerich*Jeff GirouxGLC Real Estate Services, Inc.*Cheryl GleasonMonty & Vallerie GleasonGoering Hardware*Christine Goering

Elizabeth GoeringEugene & Waneta Goering*Jim & Shirley Goering*Judith Goering*Lloyd Goering†Myron GoeringRyan & Kylie Goering*Vernon & Jane GoeringLee & Phyllis GoertzenTim & Judy GoertzenGrant GordonPatrick & Mary GordonClark & Connie GraberRuss & Barb GraberGrace Hill Mennonite ChurchMarie GrahamBrittany GranthamLeon & Treva Greaser*Gerald & Sharon GreenHelen GriffinDr. Claude & Bettie GriffithGail GriffithDoug & Trisha GroschMonica Gross*Laurel GuglerClayton & Emma GundenJake & Tammy GundenEric & Lisa Habegger*Barth & Betty Jo Hague*Allen & Marcia Hahn*Howard & Joyce HallRyan & Katie HallDonna HammHampel Oil Distributors*Bernard & Donelyn HansenPaul & Eldine HarderWillis & Dorothy Harder*Bryan & Jenifer HardestyEd & Marjorie HarmsJana HarmsMarvin & Nancy L. HarmsMerril Harms*Vivian HarmsWanda HarmsJenny HaroldJo Nita HarrisonShonda & Chad HarrisonPeter & Marilyn HartmanDana & Kenneth Hase

Matthew & Susan HastingsDawn HastyKent HauryHeaven Engineering, LLCBonnie HeidebrechtRichard & Bev HeimNicole HeinTony & Katie HelfrichKen & Diane HelmuthBrandis HendersonAlma HeppnerBrad & Aurelia HeppnerMary HerrMargaret Herron*Cheryl Hershberger*Howard & Martha HershbergerCourtney HerzetKristen HerzetHesston Community Foundation*Hesston Decorating Center*Hesston Dentistry*Hesston Mennonite Brethren ChurchHesston Mennonite Church*Hesston Mennonite Church Pathfinders SS Class*Hesston Mennonite Church Seekers SS ClassHesston Pharmacy, Inc*Jerry & Elaine HeuringDarrin & Karen Hiebert*Harvey & Alison HiebertJohn & Margaret HiebertMax & Donna HiebertScott & Sandy HilburnHills Bank & Trust CompanyHillsboro Hometown Pharmacy*Dale & Wilma HiltonNancy HiltyWilma R. HinzGrace Histand Estate*†Christine HladJack & Nyla Hobbs*Phil and Vivian HoffmanDennis & Jeannine HoheiselMarvin & Joyce HolckDelvin & Catherine Holdeman*

Generous support from each donor helps Bluestem Communities carry out its mission to provide personalized care with Christian compassion to each resident and participant. “Bluestem Communities continues to be grateful for your financial support, along with your volunteer time and prayers, which are vital to its communities,” said Yvonne Sieber, chief philanthropy officer for Bluestem Communities. “Thank you for your investment in Bluestem PACE, Kidron Bethel Village and Schowalter Villa.” Every effort is made to accurately recognize each donor. If you notice any errors, please accept our sincere apology and contact the Fund Advancement office with a correction at 620-327-3413 or 316-836-4879 or fundadvancement@bluestemks.org.

*Denotes Bluestem †Denotes deceased Visionaries

Adrian & Pankratz, P.A.*Advanced Physical Therapy*John & Jan AlbertsonChet AlbinBetty AlbrightAll Angles CollisionAlloy Architecture*Bruce & Candi AlmquistAmazon SmileCarl & Rosalind AndreasEva Mae AndresMark & Andi Schmidt AndresBill & Mary ArmfieldArtshirtAtomic SportsB&G Family Farms LLCBill & Greta Baack*Aline BachmanKenneth & Rachel BachmanCarla BackMelissa BallingerBernie & Marj BargeHenry & Radine BargeHelen BargenDuane & Billie BarkerJessica BarrRebecca Barrett-FoxJim & Diane Bartel*Floyd Bartel Estate*†Nate & Becky BartellTom & Gayle† BasoreAllen & Sharon BaumannBryan & Sara BeckerJerry & Wynona Becker

Cleveland & Cynthia BellShirley BenderLarry & Virginia BergerJohn BergeyBethel College Mennonite Church*Tim & Cindy BettsCharles & Ruth BinfordElizabeth Bitikofer Estate*† BKDBKD FoundationMiriam BlackJohn Blosser & Rebecca UnternahrerBlue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation*BMG of Kansas, Inc.*Stan & Anita BohnDallas & Linda BolenCarol & Melvin BolingShane & Emily BollingerMarion Bontrager*Stephen Borell & Janet WestlakeHugo & Mary Ann BoschmannLoren & Gayle BoughfmanVernon & Arlene BowersCarl & Joan Boyer*Gail BoyerRay & Rosella Goering Brandt*Elizabeth BrasherThe Breadbasket LLCHoward & Sharon Brenneman*

Jim & Christy Brenneman*Joe & Trish Brenneman*Dorothy BretzIvy BringerRobert & Ruby BrownStanley & Eloise Brown*Brown's Shoe Fit Co.Dale & Deb BrubacherWade & Joan BrubacherDavid & Lana BrullNancy BrunkRoyce & Ardith Brunk*Clinton & Marian BryanWilliam & Raenette BryanMr. & Mrs. Ronald BryantRachel & Dmitry BucklinJohn Buckner*Charles & Karlene BuechmanJohn & Anne Buller*Roger & Shirley BullerRussell BullerPaul & Marna Burckhart*Brenda BurkeyDavid & Barbara BurnsRalph & Vicki ButlerJason & Tillie BylerC&R Enterprises*John & Roni CaffreyBarbara CarlsonRamon Carlson*Joseph & Sue CarpenitoJon & Tarenda CasimirCentral Mechanical Wichita*Roger & Carol CheesmanDonald Chlumsky Estate† CHS Refinery at McPhersonThe Citizens State Bank*Bruce & Amy Claassen*Greg & Elizabeth ClaassenKim & Debbie ClaassenKyler ClaassenDr. Milton ClaassenKenneth & Catherine ClarkDeeAnna ConnerCathy Conrad*Dan & Mary Ann Conrad*Conrade Insurance GroupJaneth Contreras-LunaCoralou Cooprider

Shan CopelandDoug & Kris CoxGlendon & Karen CoxMarissa CrockerRoger & Donna CrumCinda CubbageCulligan of McPhersonInez CulpMary & John† CulpPaul & Mary CulpCharles & Sharon CummingsRoberta CurtisMark & Cherilyn DahlstenErwin & Carol DannelsBob & Becky DavidsonDean & Elaine DavisDave & Sharon DeBliek- AndersonChris & Angela DeckBraden & Lisa DeckerJerry & Delora DeckerWayne & Edna Decker*Marion Deckert*Todd & Julie DeeringDelos V. Smith Senior Citizens Fdn. & CenterIla DennisD.H. & Elizabeth DetweilerDavid Dick & Patricia Macke DickKatie DiellAaron Diller*Doris DillerEugene & Donna DillerMarcella DillerMarlin & Kathy Diller*Melvin & Norma Diller*Wendy DitgenAriel DrakeDreier’s Lawn Irrigation LLCJeanne DreierTed & Karen DreierDavid & Mary DuerksenCarmen DunbarJay & Julia DunfieldJanis DunnLurena DunnGeorge & Edna Dyck*Brad & Jane EasterPhil & Gail Ebersole

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Our partners in missionOur partners in mission

Rudy & Bonnie HolopirekShae HooverDr. Kathleen HoranTom & Beverly HoskinsDewey & Bernice HostetlerDon HostetlerDonald & Lola HostetlerDonnabel HostetlerJoyce HuberJoanne HueyTaylor HultbergJodi HuntleyHutton Construction*Ethel Huxman*Frances HuxmanGary & Marcia HuxmanGreg & Kelly HuxmanRich & Margie Huxman*Janet HyndmanKathryn IbarraIMARozann IsaacCharlene JacksDarrell & Barbara E. Jantz*Josh & Lyndsey JantzKristin JantzMary JantzTricia JantzTroy & Sara Jantz*Vern & Helen Jantz*Adolph Janzen*Don & Irene JanzenDotty Janzen*John & Michele JanzenLeon JanzenLynette & David JanzenMary E. JanzenRichard JanzenNatalie JewellGary & Johanna JohnsonMary Jo JohnsonNorma Johnson & Vern Preheim*Alana JohnstonJoe & Jerilyn JohnstonJordan Chiropractic ClinicDale & Shirley JostMary Ann JostJames Juhnke & Miriam Nofsinger

Eugene & Betty JustKansas ElectricKansas Health Foundation*Gloria KaterDavid & Lynda KauffmanJoel & Ariana Kauffman*Barbara Kaufman*Bonnie KaufmanKenneth & Joyce Kaufman*Sheri Kaufman-MarshJonathan KaumansTonya KeimTayler KeithRosa KemptonBrian & Lori KennellJason & Kristi KernThomas & Liz KingLiz KlammJoanne KlassenMyron & Shelley Klassen*Emily Klassen-StickleyJohn & Judy KliewerMarilyn Knott*Terry & Dana Knott*K.W. & P.L. KobyBrenda KoehnMinnie KoehnScott & Debora KoehnStephen KoernerJames & Julie Krehbiel*Ronald & Cynthia KrehbielRon & Nancy KrehbielRod & Charla Kremer*Elmer & Renetta KroekerJoel & Mary KulpAlene Oneale LafeverRandy & Leigh Ann Lais, MD*Mike & Susan LambMark & Deanna LandesDan & Connie Latta*Dean & Sondra Leatherman*Ron & Patrice LeFevreChristina LefortLegacy EyecareRalph & Evelyn Lehman*Richard & Katherine LeinGerald & Lois Leinbach*David LeVan & Karen Sheriff LeVan

Joseph & Diane LevensGerald & Treva LichtiGlenda LightAllen & Sara LindKevin & Stephanie LindgrenCharlotte LoewenJustin & Sunny Loewen*Blair & Lisa LoganbillFrederick Loganbill & Renee SauderKaren LoganbillMarcus & Cynthia LoganbillWilma LoganbillOrlin & Eudora LoucksKara LuginbillDelawrence & Candace LundbergRose Ann & Philip LuntMilton & Carol LutzJames LynchBrooke MachmerBetty Jane MagyarNadine MaierMatthew ManickamR.W. & C.A. MarleyKeith & Sandi MartensSadie MartinezBill & Ruth MasonEric Massanari & Yolanda KauffmanSharon MatthewsMarjorie MatulaMark & Kristen MayhueCarey & Sandra McAllisterDavid & Hannah McBethNeil McChesney & Kathryn VothErnest & Helen McClainAmy McClureAndrew McMasterMcPherson Convention & Visitors BureauMcPherson Dental*Michael MercadoMeridian Center*Debbie MeschkeLinda MeyerMid Kansas Eye Care of HesstonMidland National BankBerta I. Miller*

Bethany MillerKenneth & Evelyn Mae MillerDr. Lamoine MillerLeroy MillerLorraine MillerMark & Wendy MillerNichole MillerRobert MillerTyson & Rachel S. Miller*Miller Insurance AgencyMiller-Ott Funeral HomesJulie MillsIvan & Lisa MiltonNichole MitchellGage MonroeGary & Ruby MooreSara MooresLorena MoralesMatthew & Lauren MorrisRick & Brenda MossMTCTed & Berneil MuellerBob & Janie Mullet*Paul & Teresa Mullet*Steve & Phyllis Mullet*Roy & Bess Mullet Endowment Fund*Ron & Stacey MumawCassandra MurphyFrank & Helen NachtigalKelly & Gale NachtigalShirley NaffzigerRosemary NettrouerGaylen & Loretta Neufeld*Jamroen NeufeldJustina D. NeufeldNadine NeufeldNewton Medical CenterHo & Thoi NguyenEleanor NickelShannon NickelMerle & Valarie NickellMary NicoletteJames NikkelLennea Nikkel*Clarence & Gladys Niles*Michael Noble & Mary Rodriguez-NobleNorth Newton Community Foundation*

Raymond NovakGlenn & Gwen OleenElisabeth OllerLila OsborneLaVerna ParrishTim & Kathy ParrishDewayne & Betty PaulsRay & Carol PeirceBeth & Jason PennerDon & Carolyn Penner*Gary PennerKim Penner & Lynda Clinger*Lauren & Twila Penner*Lawrence & Karen PennerRick & Michelle Penner*Virgil & Kaye Penner*Willy & Gerry Penner*Peoples Bank & TrustJim PerkinsRandall & Shari PerkinsScott & Jen Person*Edwin & Evelyn PetersJeanette PetersLinda & Rodney Peters*Ron & Carol PetersVelora PetersAnna Marie PetersonAmber PetrieMick & Mo PetrocciRoger & Donna PfaffPfizer*Alison PhillipsKaren & Robert PinkallCalvin PondDebbie PortlockPreferred Builders, Inc.*Deb & Atlee Preheim*Marles & Norma PreheimCristina PritchardEvelyn QuiringMerrill & Boots RaberRon & Deb RatzlaffRealty ConnectionsGary & Gloria Rediger*Ronald ReedRobb & Martha ReevesMarie RegehrCornelia RegierDelbert & Wendy Regier

Ella Regier*Harold & Rosella Wiens RegierPhil & Kami RegierRobert & Vernette RegierSteve RegierHerman & Sarah Regier II EndowmentBrian & Kristi ReimerDelmer & Gerry Reimer*Janice ReimerJohn Henry & Judith ReimerRoy RemmHannah RempeClarence & Amanda RempelDietrich & Mary RempelNathan & Donna RempelRichard & Erna RempelLoren & Peggy ReusserJudy RichertFrances Ridgeway*Esther RinnerOpal Nitzsche Ripley*Kala RiveraJoe & Joy RobbE Nadine RobertsTodd & Gina RobertsRobinson Electric Co.*Kenneth RodgersRoofing Services Unlimited*Gary & Joann RossRoth Family Charitable Foundation*Clark & Debra RothJan RothKent & Arlene RothLamar & Karla Roth*Rebecca RothNorman & Barbara RouxCarolyn & Marion RowlandGary & Bonnie RoyerKayla & David RudyHolly RuegerRoger & Virginia RussellNaomi Rutschman*RyanhoodKent & Carolyn Rychener*Detta SaltzmanErna SaltzmanEllen Samuelson*

Janet SchefflerBob Scheid*Richard & Maxine Schellenberg*Merle & Karen SchlabaughBetty SchmidtDon Schmidt*Hartzel & Ilene SchmidtJunia & Doris SchmidtLeo & Roma Schmidt*Marlin & Suzanne SchmidtMarvin & Lee Schmucker*Mr. & Mrs. Jacob SchragJerol & Rebecca SchragLaura Ann SchragTim & Bethany SchragJohn & Phyllis Schrock*Twila SchrockDaLonna SchroederFredrick SchroederJerry & Beth SchwabauerKerie SchwindtBob ScottDave & Dixie SebitsMark & Traci SeeneyChristine SehnertGerald & Jean Selzer*Richard & Katherine SenstDavid ShellyJohn & Elsie SheriffElizabeth SholdersGerald & Yvonne Sieber*Richard & Frances Siemens*Mary Lou SimmeringViolet SimonDonald & Rose Marie SmithJason & Vicki SmithJim Smith & Mary Lee Wiens*Matthew & Megan Smith*Nicole SmithRay & Nadine SmithRichard & Marcia SmithStanley & Marlene SmuckerSheila SnowRodney & Teresa SnyderFloyd & Bonnie SowersJeffrey SperlingKeith & Aldine L. SprungerBerneice Stadalman*

Sammi StaffordMarilyn StaufferRandy & Pat StaufferLeonard & Jan Steider*Janie StephensonStanley & Manelia Stephenson Gordon & Becky E. StinemanStockham Family Funeral HomeGalen & Mary Lou StoltzfusStone Creek Nursery LLC*Ted & Sue StuckeyFrank & Kathy StuckyWilliam & Anita StullLinda StumDouglas & Phyllis† Stutzman*Virginia StutzmanElvera Suderman*Sunflower BankGene & Velma Swartzendruber*Tim & Susan SwartzendruberAdonis TaylorVelma Teichroew*Lydia M. Tester*Matthew & Lori ThielenJeff & Marcy Thiesen*Harvey & Lois Thiessen*Donna ThomasScott & Holly ThomasSara ThulDick & Ruth Ann ToewsFrancis & Margaret ToewsGeorge TorresChris & Rebecca TozierElizabeth TranLilian TrifenaMarta & Raymond TroutmanBobi TuckerUnited Way of McPherson County*DeLane & Barbara UnruhGary & Delonna UnruhGary & Nola UnruhHelen Ruth UnruhJerry & Elaine Unruh*Karen Unruh*Max UnruhOtis Unruh

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Bluestem Visionaries are generous individuals committed to giving $1,000 or more annually for the Bluestem mission and purpose of impacting lives through personalized care with Christian compassion.

Become a Bluestem Visionary by contributing $1,000 or more throughout the 2019 calendar year. You’ll also receive an invitation to our annual Visionary Dinner as we honor your commitment to supporting the residents and participants of Bluestem Communities.

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Kidron BethelIn MemoryEdna AndersonBonnie GoeringAudrey HessIrene JanzenJoe PennerDoris RegierRuby ReimerElda SchmidtLonabelle Yoder

Kidron BethelIn HonorRosella Goering BrandtHelen Cornies

PACE In MemoryVera Czaplinsky

Schowalter Villa In MemoryArline BachmanBetty BartelRuth BaseGayle BasoreAllen BeachElizabeth BitikoferLeroy BitikoferPearl BrandewiedeRuth BullerDonald ChlumskyGene ColeJohn CulpSherry DreierMary FastSarah FlemingWilma FriesenClydene GingerichLloyd Goering

BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Barth Hague, vice-chair Arlan Yoder, secretary Kaye Penner, treasurer LuAlan Willems, Joe Brenneman, Ron Flaming, Jim Goering (term end Mar ‘19), Paul Harder (term end Mar ‘19), Sondra Leatherman, Bob Nattier, Ron Peters, Joe Robb, Marcy Thiesen, Melvin Voth.

SUPPORTING/PARTNERING CHURCHES Bethel College Mennonite, Faith Mennonite, First Mennonite, First Mennonite Brethren Church of Wichita, Garden Community, Grace Baptist, Grace Hill Mennonite, Hesston Mennonite, Hesston Mennonite Brethren, Hesston United Methodist, Highland Trinity United Church of Christ, Hope Mennonite Church, Kingdom Life, Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church, Shalom Mennonite, Whitestone Mennonite. CORPORATE ADVISORY COUNCIL Schowalter Villa: Wayne Albrecht, Loretta Baumgartner, Carl Boyer, Roni Caffrey, Stan Clark, Maria Day, Wayne Decker, Jim Diller, Jeanne Dreier, Gary Franz, Bev Hoskins, Judy Hull, Cindy Huxman, Janet Hydman, Gerald Leinbach, Kent Rychener, Ellen Samuelson, Brad Schmidt, Elnor Stutzman, Gary Unruh, Harold Winsinger, Carolyn Wohlgemuth, Kathy Wray, Janet Zook, Bill Zuercher and pastors of all Hesston supporting churches.

Bluestem PACEbluestempace.orgPACE Center: 113 S. Ash, McPherson, KS 67460 844-588-7223pace@bluestemks.org

Helping seniors live well at home

Bluestem Wellness Centershesstonwellness.com701 S. Main, Hesston, KS 67062620-327-2323Exercise pool, fitness equipment,classes, personal training, arts studio northnewtonwellness.com3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton, KS 67117316-836-4843Salt water exercise pool, fitness equipment,

classes, personal training Hesston Bakery & Cafe hesstonbakeryandcafe.com 445 S Main St., Hesston, KS 67062 620-327-3570 Serving specialty coffee, baked goods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering

Hickory Homes175 W. Hickory, Hesston, KS 67062888-388-7445Income-based housing for ages 62 and older andfor adults with severe mobility impairment

Kidron Bethel Villagekidronbethel.org3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton, KS 67117888-388-7445Independent and assisted living, health care, integrated memory care, rehabilitation therapies

Kidron Inc.500 W. Bluestem, North Newton, KS 67117888-388-7445Income-based housing for ages 62 and better andfor adults with severe mobility impairment

Lakeside Inclusive705 S. Main, Hesston, KS 67062888-388-7445Concierge independent living with enhanced services

MyMaid Housekeeping Services200 W. Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062620-327-3474Residential and commercial housekeeping service

Progressive Recovery Academyprogressiverecoveryacademy.com404 S. Hess, Hesston, KS 67062888-388-7445Short-term rehabilitation and transition supportfollowing hospital stays

Schowalter Villasvilla.org200 W. Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062888-388-7445Independent and assisted living, health care,dementia care, short-term rehab, rehabilitation therapies

Water’s Edgewatersedgehesston.com 701 S. Main, Hesston, KS 67062620-327-4099Serving homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily specials, catering

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Memorials & HonorsBluestem PACE, Kidron Bethel Village, and Schowalter Villa gratefully acknowledges gifts and tributes in memory and in honor of these loved ones and friends in 2018.

Cheryl LichtiLeonard LichtiHelen MillerLaVerne MillerSharon MillerVernon RegierBonnie ScheidArelie SchmidtIrma SchragHoward SchroederHoward & Frances SmithRobert SmithPhyllis StutzmanJanet WeltyMary WillemsMartha WrightLois ZehrLoretta Zook

Communities and services of BluestemKidron Bethel Village was established in 1926, and Schowalter Villa was founded in 1961. Bluestem Communities formed and became the parent organization of Kidron Bethel Village and Schowalter Villa when the two Life Plan Communities merged in January 2012. Bluestem PACE was opened in the summer of 2016.

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BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

KIDRON BETHEL VILLAGE & SCHOWALTER VILLA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017

Operating Revenue: $22,922,000 $22,089,000

Contributions & Other Income: $629,000 $1,031,000

Total Revenue: $23,551,000 $23,120,000

Operating Expenses: $23,726,000 $22,456,000

Net Income: $(175,000) $664,000

December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017

Operating Revenue: $27,742,000 $25,528,000

Contributions & Other Income: $635,000 $1,053,000

Total Revenue: $28,377,000 $26,581,000

Operating Expenses: $29,718,000 $27,639,000

*Net Income: $(1,341,000) $(1,058,000)

*Includes expected losses for Bluestem PACE

TOTAL ASSETS CASH & INVESTMENTS

2014 2015 20172016 20182013$30,000,000

$35,000,000

$40,000,000

$45,000,000

$50,000,000

$55,000,000

$60,000,000

$12,000,000

$10,000,000

$8,000,000

$6,000,000

$4,000,000

$2,000,000

2014 2015 20172016 20182013$0

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