MISSION: To create opportunities that allow Douglas County residents 60 years and older to remain independent and active in their homes and communities.
February 2014 Volume 41 No. 2
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25 YEARS AND STILL GOING!
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By Ray Buckingham, Senior Meals Program Manager
The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in January for the Baldwin City Senior Wheels Volunteer Transportation Program’s new van. Pictured from left are Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce President Paul Dorathy, DCSS Board Member Dr. Phil Godwin, DCSS Executive Director Kristin Scheurer, Baldwin City Senior Wheels Volunteer Bill Neuenswander, DCSS Development Manager Tina Roberts, and Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Membership Chair Doug Barth.
November 1988 - What were you doing a quarter of a century ago? Can’t remember? Maybe Carol Mason can. She has been serving the seniors of Douglas County since then. Carol celebrated 25 years of service in the Senior Meals Program in November and fondly recalls the people and co-workers she has served with over the years. Carol recently sat down to reminisce about the program and recalled starting with meals being served in City Hall in downtown Lawrence only three days per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday back in 1988. When she started, Carol thought she would, “Do this temporarily,” but ended up being more permanent now that she has celebrated 25 years of
service. “I just figured I would be here for a little while, but I just kept going.” Program needs moved Carol a few other places until she landed in Eudora in the early 1990’s where she continues to serve as the Meal Site Coordinator at the congregate site located at Pine Crest Apartments. Although faces and people have come and gone, Carol says the Meals Program has pretty much stayed the same. Sam Becker, Manager of Pine Crest Apartments, salutes Carol. “She is always on top of things. She is very good and keeps everything and everybody in order. Everyone loves her.” Douglas County Senior Services salutes Carol as well. She is an ideal ambassador for the Senior Meals Program with her service, dedication and love for the seniors we serve! Congratulations Carol!