Senior Center flags backup cook shortage, plans LED and restroom upgrades

Jul 15, 2026

Senior Center director Kari Silcox told County Court the center has a gap in backup kitchen staffing, plans to replace lights with LEDs and upgrade plumbing (expecting to close Aug. 20'1 for two days) at an estimated cost under $2,000, and is planning an Alzheimer's conference for Sept. 15, 2026.

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Kari Silcox presented the Senior Center's quarterly report on July 15, describing program activity (donated food, Meals on Wheels deliveries, local meetings and events) and facility plans. She said the current backup cook will no longer be available after August; an offer to a candidate was declined and the center is asking for ideas or assistance to recruit a new backup cook so the head cook can take sick and vacation days.

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