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The Village moved forward with its multi-year plan to renovate the Courtyard Complex by beginning work to transform B Building and add the new Courtyard Community Complex.
After five years of planning and several months of construction, the newly renovated and expanded Chapel at John Knox Village is re-dedicated to the residents of John Knox Village. The Foundation raised $350,000 for the renovation.
In January, the board approved the Fiscal Year 2004-06 Strategic Plan directing the Village to implement selected phases of campus development and improvements that support the long-range vision of the campus master plan. Selected new housing projects were financed and developed. A program of renovation and improvement of the existing campus continued, including significant renovation of selected apartment buildings. The Village also continued to invest in the health service continuum by developing projects that serve the diverse needs of seniors.
In January 2003, the board approved $850,000 for the renovation of the Lakeside Dining project to include the restaurant, new beauty salon, waiting room and improved food delivery system. In July 2003, the board approved the additional funding of $111,000 for Lakeside Dining Project.
On May 1, 2003, a new organizational change became effective. The Vice President of Sales and Land Development responsibilities expanded to include new construction and renovation. The Resident Relations, Operations and Health Services Division were combined into Resident Services led by the Vice Presidents of Health and Resident Services and Resident Relations. A new position of Director of Independent Living was created.
In July 2003, the board authorized management to proceed with the redevelopment plan for Project Courtyards. The specific building project will be approved on a building-by-building basis over a 14-year redevelopment cycle. In July 2003, the board also authorized management to proceed with a floor-by-floor renovation of the Courtyards apartment building.
The John Knox Village Foundation provided funds to construct two specially-designed Hospice rooms at the Village Care Center. The project was completed in August 2003.
After 17 years with the Village, President Herman Spahr announced his retirement. An extensive search of possible candidates for the position was conducted both outside and within the Village. Dan Rexroth, former Vice President of Health Services at the Village, was selected to serve as President and CEO and officially began his duties on March 1, 2001.
In July 2001, the Board approved authorization to proceed in acquiring parcels of property along Pryor Road and Chipman Road for expansion. The Board authorized JKV management in September 2001 to begin the Hospice Program initially serving patients in the Village Care Center and then expanding services to the community.
Because the Village was well prepared for Y2K problems, the new millennium arrived with few difficulties at the Village. The year 2000 did usher in the Village’s 30th anniversary and we hosted several community events in celebration of this achievement.
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