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Welcome to the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
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The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging is the leader in all issues related to healthy and graceful elderly life. We serve as the single, highly accessible, point of entry for older Kansans living in the Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, and Osage counties, and strive to help those who seek to maintain their health, independence, and dignity. Assisting the aging population in pursuit of a healthy, dignified and self-sufficient lifestyle, we continually coordinate and provide a variety of programs and services funded from federal, state, local, client, grant and contract sources.
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Where grandfamilies can get help
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Kansas Department on Aging: State agency for services, resources, and benefits for those aged 60 and over. (800) 432-3535 Here are social service agencies that can provide help and information to grandfamilies, from maneuvering through the maze of financial aid to support groups and other programs: Kinship Care Resource Center: Sponsored by Kansas State University, the center has a a toll-free hotline to answer legal, guardianship, developmental and other questions; training and workshops; consulting services; publications; social services for kinship families, and financial assistance programs. (800) 535-1218
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Current events ECKAAA is pleased to offer exercise programs in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties, with more classes on the horizon forming now in Linn and Miami Counties. The point of these programs is to increase strength and flexibility, which helps to promote stable and safe mobility, as well as individual independence. Typical exercises include armchair aerobics and resistance band training. We emphasize and encourage a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, to enable adults to live independently and in the living arrangement of their choice. These programs are targeted to those aged 60 and over. There is no cost, and no need to pre-register. Just put on your walking shoes and come to the nearest location to participate. Washburn Towers Ottawa 10-11 Tue. and Th Community Bldg Richmond 10-11 Tue. and Th Senior Center Burlington 1-2 Tue. and Th Senior Center Osage City 11-12 Mon. and Wed.
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Yam Jam Race Stats November 8, 2008, Garnett, KS |
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| FEMALE 5K | MALE 5K |
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| Age 0-19 |
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| | | | | | Amy Meyers | 21:59 | Patrick Dowd | 24:24 | | Madison Martin | 41:46 | | | | Ashlyn Martin | 49:02 | | Age 20-29 |
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| Lindsey Wineinger | 29:51 | Zackary Towns | 25:19 | | Rachel Poss | 32:51 | | | | Hannah Thompson | 33:30 | | | | Holly Reeder | 36:22 | | | | Stephanie Coburn | 37:19 | | | | Age 30-39 |
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| | | | | | Jessica Troxel | 27:03 | Brent Baker | 23:20 | | Cari Halliburton | 36:29 | Roderick Baker | 24:57 | | Sabrina Lawrence | 36:37 | Pete Townley | 26:43 | | Jennifer Sibley | 37:39 | Dave Mason | 38:37 | | Kristy Webb | 37:40 | | | | Becky Hinman | 50:15 | | | | Stacy Lemons | 52:52 | | | | Joan Robbins | 52:55 | | | | Carla Moody | 55:43 | | | | Trena Golden | | | | | Age 40-49 |
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| Susan Barrett | 24:30 | Keith Meyers | 22:09 | | Jenny Wilson | 26:18 | Steve Victor | 48:17 | | Anne Hasty | 26:46 | Roger Sample | 48:46 | | Mackayla Martin | 34:27 | Jim Heaney | 53:54 | | Janet Nixon | 34:53 | Dean Chambers | 60:03 | | Gwen Woolridge | 35:53 | | | | Becky Campbell | 36:27 | | | | Sandy Sample | 48:30 | | | | Karlyn Hulett | 48:34 | | | | April Carstens | 50:15 | | | | Karen Wolken | 52:27 | | | | Alexis Chambers | 60:03 | | | | Joyce Trammell | 60:32 | | | | Vida Lewis | 60:33 | | | | Patty Stogsdill | | | | | Beth Davis | | | | | Age 50-59 |
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| Roberta Anderson | 32:08 | Steve Benjamin | 27:56 | | Odree O'Connor | 33:49 | Dan Benjamin | 36:47 | | Elizabeth Abraham | 41:35 | Steve Coburn | 37:19 | | Phyllis Tillinghast | 48:35 | Kenny O'Conner | 44:41 | | Donna Benjamin | 49:34 | | | | Marcia Mader | 49:36 | | | | Mary Ann Webb | 50:08 | | | | Connie Mills | 52:39 | | | | Jackie Walker | 54:32 | | | | Carol Scheuerman | 1:23:08 | | | | Terri Powers | 1:26:03 | | | | Marilyn McDonald | | | | | Janet Easley | | | | | Age 60-69 |
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| Phyllis Peterson | 43:31 | Jack Maxwell | 27:59 | | Joan Vibert | 49:38 | Collyn Peterson | 43:32 | | Karla Young | 54:07 | Joesph Victor | 48:17 | | Bonnie Lile | 55:43 | Howard Purcell | 49:40 | | Lavonne Chase | 59:24 | Clarence Easley | | | Age 70+ |
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| Laverne Deay | 39:54 | George Macgregor | 38:29 | | Pat Watson | 59:22 | | | | FEMALE 10K | MALE 10K |
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| Age 20-29 |
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| Lisa Wineinger | 45:46 | David Cox | 31:42 | | Age 30-39 |
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| Jennifer Johnson | 55:25 | Eric Carlson | 52:23 | | Laura Fischer | 66:42 | Jason Ochs | 66:49 | | Amy Flory | 76:29 | | | | Sara Ochs | 76:30 | | | | Age 40-49 |
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| Michele Jackson | 60:53 | Scott Kingsolvar | 53:47 | | Leslea Rockers | 66:45 | Bill Kingsolvar | 54:43 | | Alice Kingsolvar | 70:06 | Brian Campbell | 64:39 | | Age 50-59 |
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| Rose Mary Walsh | 57:08 | Tom Jackson | 50:46 | Ethel Wallace
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| Bill Henningsen | 55:43 | | Age 60-69 |
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| Judith Bryan | | | | | Age 70+ |
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| Martha Short | | | |
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