<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2lLMxJ_12ktWk3000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2lLMxJ_12ktWk3000" width="1200" height="600" >GOODING, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The intense heat affects everyone, but seniors are most vulnerable to the heat. The Gooding Senior Center is having trouble’s with their air conditioning unit.The problem started last year, when noticed their system was failing. Site Manager Katherine Molt said the center attempted to raise money to fix the HVAC system, but didn’t raise enough. Now it’s officially stopped working.Molt said the lack of a functioning HVAC system has negative effects on their elderly clientele.“We’ve had I think a couple people already fall a few times getting dehydrated. We’ve had to have the EMT’s come in and check them out, take them in, get some fluids put in them,” Molt said. Molt said the center has made efforts to keep the Gooding Senior Center cool.“We have fans running, but they can’t hear when they are playing cards or their cards are going everywhere,” Molt said. The Gooding Senior Center is an important place for seniors. Not only do they get meals, but it’s a place for them to have fun and socialize. “That was one of the goals when I started was to get them to come in and sit down and talk and joke and have a good time. They get lonely, you know, sitting at home and that deteriorates on their health,” Molt said.This includes billiards, card games, line dancing, and other activities. It means a lot to the seniors. Molt said the senior center has launched a fundraiser for a new HVAC system and to cover some other repairs. “Our kitchen hasn’t been updated in a very long time. Our cupboards are falling apart, so we could use new kitchen cupboards. Our floors really need to be replaced, coming into the doors the cement is coming up so we have the tripping hazards,” Molt said. There’s also some outside repairs to the building that need to happen as well. The main priority is the air conditioning system, which they would like to get replaced as soon as possible. Especially because when it gets colder, it’ll also make things harder on seniors. “Instead of spending the money on more fans and more heaters that run up the power bill, we’d rather use that money towards something permanent,” Molt said. Molt said they are looking to raise $10,000 to $15,000 to fix the HVAC system. If you want to donate, you can call the Gooding Senior Center at 208-934-5504.</div></body>

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GOODING, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The intense heat affects everyone, but seniors are most vulnerable to the heat. The Gooding Senior Center is having trouble’s with their air conditioning unit. The problem started last year, when noticed their system was failing. Site Manager Katherine Molt said the center attempted...

Gooding Senior Center Needs new air conditioning system

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GOODING, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The intense heat affects everyone, but seniors are most vulnerable to the heat. The Gooding Senior Center is having trouble’s 

Gooding Senior Center Needs new air conditioning system

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