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Thursday, October 2, 2025

WAITING FOR GORDON

      Before our city had a city bus service , a young couple set up a small bus service. They had routes in town and also served local towns. 

      The wife ran a combination bus station,  and waiting room. At times the schedule of the one bus they had was not always punctual. Apparently the wife would be on the street looking to see if her husband , Gordon was coming. 

      They were a hard working and likeable couple who provided a needed service. 

       The city built a large bus depot and put Hazel's statue in front of the new bus depot. 




26 comments:

  1. how charming to fill a need and leave a legacy. Linda in Kansas

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  2. Oh wow! That's wonderful to commemorate their hardworking services.

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    1. I thought it was a very appropriate choice.

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  3. That has captured the stance perfectly!

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  4. People like them are the largely unsung heroes who see a need and answer it.

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    1. You're right about them not getting the credit they should have.

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  5. Great sculpture of Hazel and story! Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

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    1. I taught her grandchildren so it has extra meaning for me.

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  7. What a wonderful thing to do. I am impressed with your city's government.

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    1. Like all other places, we get some things right.

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  8. That's a good one, Red! I like that they celebrated her!

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    1. Until the statue was done, I didn't know anything about her. I did teach some of her grandchildren.

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    1. I think it caught her being the boss of the business.

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  10. She looks awesome and inspiring dear Red through this beautiful statue and your uplifting words 🥹
    I found her story heartwarming and truly inspiring 👍🥰♥️
    Thank you so much for making her familiar to us 🙏 it was lovely to know sweet couple 👌♥️

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    1. I think you pick up from the statue as to what kind of woman she was.

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  11. Yay for Hazel and Gordon! I love the statue. "They also serve who only stand and wait".

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    1. It was at a time when a service such as they provided was necessary.

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  12. That's a great statue and so nice that she was remembered.

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    1. Yes, they got her character of being an organizer.

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