Weathering the storms and the human spirit
Patrick Murphy of Columbus, Neb., former assistant managing editor of The Telegram, reflects on winter hardships and the resilience shown after storms. He notes power in his area, contrasts with those suffering ice and outages, and honors communities rebuilding after floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, and Katrina’s aftermath.
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Mini Bus Service Keeps Independence for Local Senior
Catherine Amos, 88, of Garden City, praises the Mini Bus operated by Finney County Senior Center from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The first come first served service costs 3 per person one way for the general public under 60. Call 272 3626 for details.
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Finney County Senior Center
Mini Bus helps Garden City residents travel daily
Eddie Stroyek 88 calls Mini Bus for an appointment at Garden Valley Retirement Village. His wife Lois Esslinger 92 also uses the service, which aids driving-impaired seniors seeking independence and social connection. Bus driver Jerry Ridge begins a winter route from the Finney County Senior Center with stops at Hamline Street, Sunflower Home Health, and Wal Mart, coordinating with dispatcher Marcy Duncan. Mini Bus roles include Office staff, dispatchers, and drivers like John Perkins and Eddie Rojas, who serve seniors throughout the day and provide door to door assistance.
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Garden City
Eddie Stroyek
Garden Valley Retirement Village
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Kansas
Third Street
Ridge
Hamline Street
Marcy Duncan
Sunflower Home Health
E. Mary St
Ida Flewelling
Flewelling
Wal-Mart
Duncan
Bonnie Burgarat
Perkins
Eddie Rojas
Nellie Lewis
Lewis
Getting on board gets first-come bus service details
The service operates 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday on a first come basis. It costs $3 per person for riders under 60, while those 60 and older ride free with a Golden Pass available at the Senior Center. Call 272 3626 a day ahead to arrange a ride or request a wheelchair lift. Spanish speakers may call 276 7600 for the Mini Bus. Stories by Stephanie Farley Photos Laurie Sisk.
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Finney County
Mini Bus expansion plans eye storm relief and growth
Finney County Senior Center and Mini Bus plan a 2.5 million dollar federal funded expansion adding a dispatch center, parking, and three deep bays to house 13 buses. The project aims to curb weather exposure and vandalism while launching Southwest Kansas dispatching and a city transit route slated for July with completion hoped by December.
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Finney County Committee On Aging, Inc
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Finney County Senior Center
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