Companion program connects elderly Kansans to help each other
In western Kansas a senior companion program matches volunteers with frail or isolated seniors to assist with daily tasks. The Fort Hays State University project began 26 years ago and now supports about 150 volunteers serving over 500 seniors this year, providing companionship, help with bills, transportation, and errands while funding aids and personal support.
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Niernberger
Harold
Annabelle Woodford
Harold Woodford
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Woodford
Hays
Larry Salmans
Salmans
R-Hanston
Pauline Rosebaugh
Rosebaugh
Neighbor's unruly child sparks protective services call
Dear Abby column recounts a frustrated neighbor dealing with a 6-year-old boy who touched other children on a bus and exposed himself to a younger boy. Parents are absent and critical. neighbors consider contacting Child Protective Services and pursuing counseling and parenting classes for the family. The letter notes the impact on community and potential actions.
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Houston
Tom
Chilren
Forest Park
Child Protective Services
Pennsylvania
What Tree Is That guide offered free by foundation
National Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska City offers a 72 page pocket guide titled What Tree Is That to identify 135 trees across the eastern and central United States. The guide includes drawings of leaves needles and tree parts for species such as oak maple spruce pine horsechestnut and pecan. The president John Rosenow says identifying trees helps care and proper planting. To obtain send name and address to What Tree Is That at the foundation in Nebraska City NE 68410.
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Nebraska City
Neb
National Arbor Day Foundation
Arbor Day Foundation
John Rosenow
Foundation
Ridge Heritage Association Holds Summer Meeting South Carolina
The Ridge Heritage Association met in June at the home of Mr and Mrs D S Cone in Ridge Spring. A detailed handout on the house history was prepared by Converse Cone noting its winter 1965 move. The group plans a 7:30 p m July 11 meeting at the Watson House with a $6 per person annual business meeting and Dr Roger E Stroup, director of South Carolina History and Archives, as guest speaker. Election of officers will be held and highlights of last year reviewed. For more information call President Craig Morris or Vice President Jack Tiller.
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Ridge Heritage Association
D.S. Cone
Ridge Spring
Converse Cone
Watson House
Roger E. Stroup
South Carolina History and Archives
Craig Morris
Jack Tiller
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