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102 / Mission to the WorldDedication day was February 16, 1947, attended by over 250guests. Considerable renovation had taken place, and contributionsof linens, drapes, and furnishings had come in from several states.A one-room cottage at the back of the "Big House" was remodeledfor the use of the first resident missionary, Catherine Flaglerof China, who moved in on April 16. Building permits were obtainedand construction began in the fall of 1947 on the first two new cottages,and by September 1948 three others had been completed. Fivemore cottages were built during 1949-52.ln January 1952 purchase of a tract on the east side of the originalland was authorized. A former stable there was remodeled into ahome for the newly appointed superintendent, A. E. Sanner, who tookover in October of that year. By that time there were 13 residents.Construction continued as funds came in, including several memorialcontributions. The purchase of additional property to the south in1955 made further expansion possible, and in 1959 another propertypurchase brought the total to 4 and one-half acres. The five plots,including a house on each, had been purchased for a total of$113,520. The final half acre, purchased in November 1979, includedfour houses.Superintendents of Casa Robles have been as follows: Rev andMrs. V. P. Drake (1946-52), Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Sanner (1952-66), Revand Mrs. James Young (1966-71), Dr. and Mrs. Everette Howard(1971-75), Rev and Mrs. G. H. Pearson (1975-83), and their successors,Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ashley (1983-).A number of professional nurses, many of them former missionaries,watched over the physical needs of the residents. Takingcare of such a large group of aging persons was a heavy task. Doctorstoo, notably Dr. Glenn Julien in the earlier years, gave generously oftheir services. Also a succession of efficient and dedicated maintenanceengineers kept the grounds and equipment in order as well asdoing much of the actual building of cottages.Numerous activities keep the missionaries occupied, including aregular Thursday morning prayer meeting. A 1,700-volume library inthe Big House, renamed the Sanner House, provides reading materials.Many are still involved in speaking at missionary rallies and FaithPromise conventions. A number are avid gardeners, and the flowersaround their cottages are tended with pride and care. Some even havesmall vegetable gardens. No cats or dogs are allowed, but several havepet birds. Hobbies pursued are many and varied. An official CasaRobles Fellowship was organized in October 1952, which plans and
Casa Robles / 103coordinates many special activities and celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries,etc.). It is an active, happy community with much to occupythe attention of the residents.The requirement for admission is a minimum of 25 years of serviceand age 65. Availability of space has also been a consideration, forthere is always a waiting list. When residents can no longer take careof themselves, they have to be transferred to a nursing home orelsewhere, because facilities for custodial or nursing care are notavailable there. Despite this limitation, however, the ministry of CasaRobles is filling a large need in the church ' s responsibility to itsveteran missionaries.
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