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Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Drive to keep hospital shuttle going
Oamaru to Dunedin shuttle driver Trevor Goodin outside Dunedin Hospital in 2023. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Trevor Goodin is as busy as ever, helping people get to hospital appointments in Dunedin. His donation-based minibus shuttle service runs five to six days a week, taking people to Dunedin Hospital for appointments. The service also did trips to Timaru and Christchurch when needed, Mr Goodin said. However, at one stage the shuttle service was in danger of folding. When he first started in June 2023, he was told by Hato Hone St John a service from the organisation was "about a year away". "That was when I said 'I'll put a shuttle on — we'll make it donation-based until they came on board'. "June last year, they didn't, and I had to make a decision: do I keep going? What do I do?" He said the decision to keep going was easy, but making the shuttle viable was the issue. "We couldn't not get people there. The bottom line is we've got to get people to their appointments because they were cancelling their appointments. "It looked like I was possibly going to have to close it down at one stage. It just reached a point where it just wasn't viable to keep going and the pockets weren't deep enough." Observatory Village began sponsoring first and then the Freemasons joined. Lodge Oamaru Kilwinning No 82 Right Worshipful Master Bruce Cawley said it was a very worthy cause to support. "We didn't think it was very fair [Mr Goodin] having to fork out all the time. So the lodge got fully involved in helping him to get the whole service running. "Between our lodge and our grand lodge we managed to pull enough money together to be able to keep him going. "Anything we can do to raise money to keep this shuttle running until such time as St John come on board, we will try and do," Mr Cawley said. The shuttle was all about taking care of Oamaruvians, he said. "It's a service that is required here because we have no bus service to Dunedin until late in the afternoon and that's far too late. "Oamaru's main population is elderly. They do need to get to hospital. A lot of people don't have their licence to be able to drive any more." Mr Goodin pays for all maintenance, insurance and running costs, while sponsorship pays for the drivers and fuel. "I'm extremely thankful for what the lodge and everyone has done," Mr Goodin said. "We've just got to keep going."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Preparing your vehicle's insurance for Siouxland's severe weather
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Siouxland is entering severe weather season, so it's time to make sure you're prepared for potential hail damage. According to AAA, an average of 245,000 auto insurance claims are filed for hail damage each year, which can make it difficult for Sioux Auto Body to get your vehicle in for repairs. 'All of a sudden you have, you know, 100 people that want their car fixed, so scheduling to be difficult,' said Costa Tsiobanos, the manager of Sioux Auto Body Jake Goodin with Goodin Insurance said the first thing you need to do when your vehicle has been damaged by hail is to file a claim as soon as possible. 'Tow to Go' returns this Memorial Day 'If you do experience any type of damage, the first thing that you want to do is maybe take some photos and or videos, and the next thing would be to contact your insurance agent to set up a claim,' said Jake Goodin. Whether your hail damage repairs are covered by your insurance depends entirely on the type of policy you have. Goodin said liability coverage will not cover for the damage, but comprehensive coverage will. 'It'd be everything but collision is what it is. So, if you had a tree limb fall on your vehicle or if you had a hailstorm, that would be covered under comprehensive coverage' Therefore, Tsiobanos said people typically wait to get the check from their insurance before they get the repairs done to their vehicle. 'That way they can make sure that they get paid in full, you know, if they pay the shop up front, sometimes they can get the run around trying to collect money from the insurance company,' said Tsiobanos. Story continues below Top Story: Former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer Lights & Sirens: Louisiana man arrested in Tulip Festival Takedown Sports: Brock Purdy agrees to 5-year, $265 million extension with the 49ers, AP source says Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Filing a claim can potentially increase your insurance premiums, whether it's for your car or house. 'Usually it's a catastrophic type of event. When we have large hailstorm that doesn't really impact your rates to file a claim, but, you know, with the amount of storms that we've had, rates tend to go up still,' commented Goodin. 'Typically, if it's pretty small damage, you may want to just have a roofer come out and do an inspection on it to see if it is a very large claim.' The best way to protect your car from any hail damage is to store it in a garage or to cover your vehicle in thick blankets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Proposal to offer homeless one-way bus tickets out-of-state
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A lawmaker is proposing a way for the homeless to receive one-way bus tickets to leave the state. House Bill 1798, authored by State Representative Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee), would allow municipalities to use general revenue funds to purchase these one-way tickets. 'I don't know that it's a solution, bussing our people experiencing homelessness out of the state is really just making it someone else's problem and these are people,' said Erin Goodin, CEO & president, City Rescue Mission. City Rescue Mission serves up to 450 homeless individuals every night. Goodin believes as a state we should be focusing on other things. OKLAHOMA POLITICS: Norman community, city leaders discuss recent bill aimed at eliminating homeless outreach by cities 'We could be focusing on creating more affordable housing, eviction prevention, all of the things, increasing wages for living families, decreasing daycare expenses for families,' said Goodin. State Rep. Kerbs told News 4 in a statement: 'This bill gives an avenue for municipalities to bridge the gap when nonprofits are unable to, giving individuals the opportunity to reunite with supportive family and friends who are ready to help them,' said State Rep. Kerbs. City Rescue Mission already provides bus tickets for those in desperate need. 'It's women fleeing domestic violence or some sort of situation in Oklahoma that's causing them to flee,' said Goodin. The Homeless Alliance says around 85% of those who experience homelessness in Oklahoma City were already living here. 'While opportunities to connect people experiencing homelessness to out-of-state friends and family may be helpful to some, the vast majority of people experiencing homelessness in our communities are Oklahomans,' said Meghan Mueller, CEO & president, Homeless Alliance. City Rescue Mission says most of those who are homeless want to stay in Oklahoma. 'This is where they grew up. This is where their home is. And this is the community that they want to belong in,' said Goodin. The full statement by Rep. Kerbs: House Bill 1798 would allow municipalities to offer bus tickets to people who are homeless who voluntarily choose this option. While many churches and local organizations already assist by purchasing in-state bus tickets, cities currently lack the authority to step in and provide similar help. This bill gives an avenue for municipalities to bridge the gap when nonprofits are unable to, giving individuals the opportunity to reunite with supportive family and friends who are ready to help them. State Representative Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee) The full statement by the Homeless Alliance: 'Typically, we find that around 85 percent of people who experience homelessness in OKC became homeless in Oklahoma. While opportunities to connect people experiencing homelessness to out-of-state friends and family may be helpful to some, the vast majority of people experiencing homelessness in our communities are Oklahomans. These are our friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens. Our response to seeing people who live outside cannot be limited to removing them. We must be investing in solutions that end and prevent homelessness in our communities beginning with increased investment in affordable housing.' Meghan Mueller, President & CEO, Homeless Alliance Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
