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It might have looked a little different, but Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual Good Samaritan Program fundraiser was a socially distanced success.

“Our golf tournament is a huge success every year. The overall loss expected from the cancellation is $20,000,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director of the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. “Without the funds, we jeopardize our ability to continue the Good Samaritan Program, which cares for an average of 34 residents. The good news is that we will continue to host our Karl Faidley Golf Ball Drop in a way that can safely adhere to social distancing standards.”

This year’s Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic benefiting the Good Samaritan Program at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor will be held May 2 at Great Life Golf and Fitness in Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s Mission Committee and community leadership hosted a combined donor and volunteer appreciation event September 25 at Wheat State Winery.“The combination of the two recognitions made a lot of sense because many of the 150 individuals invited support our mission as both volunteers and donors,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director.

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s 25th Annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic on May 4 raised more than $17,800 for the Manor’s Good Samaritan Program.The tournament was named for the late golf pro and Arkansas City native, Richard “Dick” C. Metz, who was a leading golf pro in the 1930s and 1940s. In his career.