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RFP short list shifts WLMH to homestretch By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The announcement of a short list of three bidders to respond to request for proposals to design, build and finance West Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s new build shifts the entire process in the planning home stretch. The three teams were prequalified based on criteria identified in a request for qualifications process that began in November 2020. Selection criteria included design and construction capability, experience, qualified personnel and financial capacity to undertake a project of this size and scope. “The RFP release last Wednesday moves the project to Stage 4 in the MOH process (with Stage 5 being the actual construction of the new hospital), so we are further down the road than we’ve ever been. We were able to have the RFP released a couple of days ahead of schedule which is fantastic, and everyone worked really hard to get us to this point,” said Bart DeVries, director of redevelopment for Hamilton Health Sciences. “The three ProjectCo’s are now reviewing
all our documentation and building their responses to our stated requirements for what we need in the building and on the site.” The three bidders Amico Sacyr Alliance, EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare and Pomerleau Healthcare Partners - will submit their bids this November. Then, HHS and Infrastructure Ontario will choose the winning bid, to be announced Spring 2022. “The release of the RFP for WLMH is a key milestone towards the new build. This is great news for West Niagara, and the speed with which we have arrived at this point from the initial commitment to a new build being made in October 2018, testifies to the huge desire to see this new build in the community,” said Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff. DeVries see the finish line ahead. “It has taken a long time to get to this point, and there is still another 10 months or so before we start construction due to a long bid period, extensive evaluation reviews and negotiations with the preferred proponent, but we are closer than ever,” he said.
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signs of canker infection. These new trees are made from the parent tree’s branches, grown root system and all while the branches are still attached. This apparent feat of mad science is being accomplished using special “rooting pots” purchased from Lee Valley on a healthy butternut tree with permission from the tree’s owner. This tree is over two centuries old and sits on the boundary between MTO and private land. The five rooting pots presently in the tree surround five healthy branches. A small strip of bark was removed from each branch where the rooting hormone was applied. Each pot holds moist soil around this
area with the hope that roots will form. If successful, the five branches will be removed from the tree and replanted as five new Butternut trees. The mature tree canopy in Grimsby Beach has been thinning in recent years. Many of the mature trees that give the community its unique atmosphere have reached the end of their lives and have had to be taken down. To date, there is no official plan to replenish and renew this spectacular natural resources although residents have taken it upon themselves to make and sell birdhouses to raise funds for purchasing indigenous and Carolinian trees for the community.
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A new method of restoring Grimsby Beach’s tree canopy is taking root- above ground. Residents of the neighbourhood are making an effort to propagate their native butternut trees by turning existing branches on healthy trees into new saplings- roots and all. This effort doesn’t come a moment too soon. Much of Grimsby Beach’s butternut tree coverage has succumbed to a fungal disease known as ‘canker’. This disease has affected the species across its natural habitat leading to the butternut, scientifically known as Juglans cinerea, being declared an endangered species in 2008. Unaffected trees are rare and where they are found there is optimism that the tree may be resistant to the fungus. “Our canopy is diminishing and we want to replenish it with local, carolinian species,” said Grimsby Beach resident Bob Freisen. To do so, the community has turned to an unusual method of propagating new and potentially resistant trees. The community is growing new trees as shoots off of an existing butternut tree that hasn’t shown any
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Beachgoers warned of blue-green algae dangers to those who drink, fish or bathe in the water. Exposure to high levels of blue-green algae and their toxins can cause diarrhea, nausea or vomiting; skin, eye or throat irritation; and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties. Should a blue-green algal bloom occur, people can protect them-
selves and their pets by not swimming or playing in areas where water is discoloured or where foam, scum or mats of algae on the water’s surface are present. Children or pets should not play in or drink water in areas where a beach advisory is posted. Consuming fish from areas where mats
of algae are present or where a swimming advisory is posted are also not advisable. In order to determine if the beach can safely be re-opened, ongoing testing is taking place. When the beach is safe to re-open, the status will be updated on Public Health’s beach water testing webpage.
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re-opens combined with greater demand in the community which GBF provides. In short, it is not a good time to be short on those who give of their time to make the place go. “Our operations are increasing and the community is very supportive but it’s been difficult to maintain the operations especially in processing the retail donations,” noted Elia. “Normally, we would have at least 70 volunteers in daily and we have half that.” Anyone considering helping out, she added, should know there is a full set of safety guidelines strictly adhered to both for volunteers and those coming
into the building. “We have protocol in place and volunteers are required for screening at the door,” said Elia, adding the time commitment can be minimal and the tasks needed are not onerous. “We need help restocking food bank shelves and processing household needs in the food bank. As far as commitment, we will work with the volunteer’s time commitment. Ideally there are two shifts. But even if you have only a couple of hours we would love for people to join our team. It’s a very rewarding experience. For more information, or to offer your time and support, call 905-309-5664.
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PASSING OF MUNICIPAL-WIDE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW PASSING OF MUNICIPAL-WIDE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby passed municipal-wide Development
TAKE NOTICE that the Council ofBy-law the Corporation of the of day Grimsby passed Charges By-law No.Act, 2021-44 Charges No. 2021-44 on Town the 21st of June, 2021municipal-wide under Section 2Development (1) of the Development Charges 1997, st under 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; on the 21 day of June, 2021 S.O., 1997 c. Section 27, as amended;
TAKE NOTICE that anymay person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal14Tribunal under section AND TAKE NOTICE thatAND any person or organization appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under section of the Act, in respect 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Town rd day of August, 2021 of the Development Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby on or before the 3 of Grimsby on or before the 3rd day of August, 2021 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection. reasons supporting the objection.
The schedule of development chargesofimposed by thecharges By-law,imposed which came into effect which on June 21,into 2021, is asonfollows: The schedule development by the By-law, came effect June 21, 2021, is as follows:
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CALCULATED 2021 DEVELOPMENT CHARGE RATES Residential
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
Service/ Multiples CIPAL-WIDE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW Class of Service
Apartments (2 Bedrooms or more)
Apartments (Bachelor and 1 Bedroom)
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
Town-Wide
he TownServices of Grimsby Charges 2021-44 related topassed a Highwaymunicipal-wide $4,155 Development $2,826 $2,635By-law No. $1,611 Public Works $185 $126 $117 $72 the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; Fire Protection Services $1,018 $692 $646 $395
$1,468 $65 $360 $2,406 $599 $577 $5,475
Parks and Recreation Services $6,809 $4,630 $4,318 $2,640 Library Services $1,695 $1,153 $1,075 may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under section 14 of the Act,$657 in respect Growth Studies $1,632 $1,110 $1,035 $633 rd Clerk ofTotal the Town-Wide Corporation of the Town of$15,494 Grimsby on$10,537 or before the$9,826 3 day of August, 2021 $6,008 Urban Services law and the reasons supporting the objection. Storm Water Drainage and $1,293 $879 $820 $501 $457 Control Services Wastewater $40021, 2021, $272 $254 $155 $141 he By-law, which Services came into effect on June is as follows: Water Services $502 $341 $318 $195 $177 Total Urban Services $2,195 $1,492 $1,392 $851 $775 Grand Total Town-Wide Area $15,494 $10,537 $9,826 $6,008 $5,475
ED 2021 DEVELOPMENT CHARGE RATES
ultiples
Residential Grand Total Urban Area Apartments (2 Bedrooms or more)
$17,689
Apartments (Bachelor and 1 Bedroom)
$12,029
Non-Residential $11,218 $6,859
$6,250
Special Industrial Non-Industrial Care/Special (per SF of Gross (per SF of Gross Dwelling Units DEVELOPMENT Floor Area) Floor Area) PARKING CHARGES Residential
Residential
Service/
$12,029
Single and
Semi-Detached $501 Dwelling
$155 $15,537 $195 $851 $17,732 $6,008
Multiples $457
$141 $10,566 $177 $775 $12,058 $5,475
Apartments (2 Bedrooms $0.15 or more)
$0.12 $0.15 $0.42 $11,243 $2.46
Apartments Special (Bachelor and$0.33 Care/Special 1 Bedroom) Dwelling Units
$9,851
$0.25 $0.31 $6,876 $0.89 $5.24 $6,025
Non-Industrial (per SF of Gross Floor Area)
$1.25 $0.06 $0.29 $0.31 $0.08 $0.47 $2.46
$2.65 $0.11 $0.65 $0.67 $0.17 $1.00 $5.24
$0.15
$0.33
$0.12 $0.15 $0.42 $2.46
$0.25 $0.31 $0.89 $5.24
$2.88
$6.13
Non-Residential
Single and Apartments Apartments Special $2,826 Service/ $2,635 $1,611 $1,468 $1.25 (Bachelor and$2.65 Semi-Detached Multiples (2 Bedrooms Care/Special $126 Class of Service $117 $72Dwelling $65 $0.06 or more) 1 Bedroom) $0.11 Dwelling Units $692 Parking Services $646 $395 $360 $0.29 $0.65 $43 $29 $25 $17 $0 Parking Services$2,640 $43 $25 $17 $0.67 $0 $4,630 Total Town-Wide $4,318 $2,406 $29 $0.31 Service to continue until September 18, 2022 $1,153 Note: Parking$1,075 $657 $599 $0.08 $0.17 $1,110 $1,035 $633 $577 $0.47 $1.00 CHARGES PARKING $10,537 $9,826 $6,008 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT $5,475 $2.46 INCLUDING$5.24
$879 Class of Service $820 $272 Grand Total Town-Wide $254 Area $341 (With Parking)$318 Urban Area $1,492 Grand Total$1,392 (With Parking) $10,537 $9,826
Non-Residential Industrial (per SF of Gross Floor Area)
Industrial (per SF of Gross Floor Area)
Non-Industrial (per SF of Gross Floor Area)
$0.01 $0.01
$0.02 $0.02
Non-Residential Industrial (per SF of Gross Floor Area)
Non-Industrial (per SF of Gross Floor Area)
$5,475
$2.47
$5.26
$6,250
$2.89
$6.15
No the By-law applies to to allall lands located with thethe Corporation of the Town of Grimsby. Nokey keymap maphas hasbeen beenprovided providedasas the By-law applies lands located with Corporation of the Town of Grimsby.
$11,218
$6,859
$6,250
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A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination at the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby offices, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination at the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby offices, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, ON L3M 4G3 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays. Also available in electronic ON L3M during regular business hours (weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays. Also available in electronic format for4G3 accessibility purposes and the Town’s websitefrom at www.grimsby.ca
format for accessibility purposes and the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca RKING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES DATED at the Town of Grimsby this 21st day of June 2021, in the Regional of Niagara.
DATED at the Town of Grimsby this 21st day of June 2021, in the Regional of Niagara.
______________ Sarah Kim Town Clerk
Sarah Kim Town Clerk
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Grimsby Music LIVE starts tonight, July 8 The Grimsby Music LIVE@The Woolverton summer program of live, open air, free concerts kicks off with its inaugural event tonight, Thursday, July 8. Performances run from 4-7 p.m., with COVID Step 2 outdoor social gathering guidelines in effect. The following bands will play on June 8: • Aden Hendriks • D.R.Y. • Connor Wilson • The Masquerade The concert series will consist of twice monthly outdoor, free concerts from July to September 2021. Line ups will be announced biweekly. This series of concerts is aimed at giving Grimsby’s talented artists exposure said Sara Acheson, who
is directing the event along with her husband Jon. “We are extremely excited and full of energy to bring this community event to Grimsby music lovers. The Grimsby Music LIVE@ The Woolverton series will give musicians, particularly emerging local youth musicians, a chance to show their talent and provide the community an opportunity to get out and enjoy some muchneeded live musical entertainment,” she said. “Along with our partners at the GBF’s Wellness Hub at 19 Elm, we are extremely proud to be able to bring more community, arts and now music to our Town. The Woolverton team is so thankful to
Jon and Sara for stepping up as producers to bring live music to The Woolverton,” said Harley Valentine, Castlepoint Numa and lead for The Woolverton. Valentine will donate to the ‘take it to the finish” WLMH public campaign on August 12 on behalf of the Grimsby Music LIVE musicians. Volunteers who wish to be a part of the concerts can register their available dates/hours at grimsbymusicshop. com. Musicians who would like to perform can log on with their request to ‘hold a spot’ on the schedule by sending an email: grimsbymusicshop.com or calling 289-9659407.
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November 1, 1934 - June 29, 2021 Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Airdrie, Scotland. Loving husband of the late Janette (Etta). They arrived in Hamilton, Ontario in 1958 and eventually settled in Grimsby in 1968. Ed was the loving and supportive father of Dianne (John), Jan (Chris) and Craig (Cathy). Ed was very dedicated and supportive of his family and their endeavours throughout the years, and took pride in all of their accomplishments. Ed leaves behind his 5 loving grandchildren whom he was so proud of - Steven (Ashley), Michael (Nicole), Keaton, Carissa and Blake. He also leaves behind his 5 great grandchildren - Grayson, Emery, Harper, Connor and Liam. He was a very special “grandad” and was blessed with twin grandchildren, and twin great-grandchildren. Ed was involved in the infancy and growth of the Blake Medical Group. He showed up every day for the last number of years, not because he needed to, but because he wanted to. Ed forged many strong relationships with staff. His stories and humour will be dearly missed. Ed will be remembered by many as “Fast Eddie” as he played a lot of snooker and pool in the clubs in the area. Ed was also a member of card and cribbage clubs throughout the community. He was a longtime member of the Winona Senior Citizens Club. To honour Ed’s wishes, cremation will take place. There will be a private family burial. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the McNally House Hospice, 148 Central Avenue, Grimsby in memory of Ed would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
January 16, 1931 - July 1, 2021 Eva Annable passed peacefully at McNally House on July 1st in her 91st year. Loving wife and partner for 69 years of Stan Annable. Cherished Mother of Bonnie Wallace (Bruce), Jim Annable (Hilda Farrel), Deborah Long, Ronald Annable, Tammy Griffin (Bill). Grandmother of 16 Grandchildren, and over 30 Great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Barbara Williams (Bill), Phyllis Bentley, Linda Allan (John), Carolyn Southward (Larry, predeceased). Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William and Ida Clements (Gillot), brothers Bill Clements and Donald Clements (Donna). Eva was a lifelong resident of Grimsby, a switch board operator for Bell Canada (one of the ‘Bell Girls’) and worked for many years at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. After retirement Eva was an avid Volunteer for many years at WLMH. Due to covid restrictions, a private funeral service was held at Stonehouse - Whitcomb Funeral Home, Grimsby. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Eva told us “Bring me flowers when I am alive so I can enjoy them.” In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in her memory are asked to consider, McNally House, WLMH Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society. A heart felt Thank you to the wonderful staff at McNally House for all the care and compassion they provided to Eva and her family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
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The history of Linus Woolverton and Maplehurst Anyone who has driven along Main Street West has surely noticed Maplehurst, the house with the tower, ornate eaves and trellissed balconies. It was built in 1880 by Linus Woolverton, great-grandson of one of Grimsby’s earliest settlers. Before moving to Maplehurst, Linus and his family lived in his parents’ house Echo Hall at 366 Main Street West. It is said that he built a larger house because he needed more space for his books and papers. I can believe he needed more space. Linus was secretary of the Ontario Fruit
A Small Drop of Ink By Dorothy Turcotte Growers’ Association, inspector of Experimental Stations (Maplehurst was one), and editor of the prestigious publication called The Canadian Horticulturalist – A Journal devoted to Fruits, Flowers & Forestry. Later, the word forestry was dropped. An expert in his field, Linus constantly received pleas for advice and information. For example, in 1899 he received the following: “Sir - I send
you a small box containing worms such have been infesting my garden for the last two years. My kitchen garden is almost ruined by them.” Linus identified the little beasts as millipedes, and recommended a light application of nitrate of soda. The GHS Archives has a set of six copies of The Canadian Horticulturalist dated from 1899 to 1902. The annual subscription was one dollar; a single copy was ten cents. When the Archives is open to the public again, you are invited to drop in and have a look. The Woolverton fami-
ly was just one of about 40 pioneer families who arrived here in the 1780s. They were United Empire Loyalists, those who at the close of the American revolution decided that they preferred to live under the British Crown. With their experience and skills, they created a new community that for two centuries was a model for other settlements. Grimsby has been evolving ever since – rural village, industrial town, fruitgrowing centre, Sunday drive destination, bedroom community. No doubt we will continue to evolve.
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Good news feels nice It is great to be doing these milestone updates for the community on all things West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. This week’s news of the selection of the short list of three bidding teams for the requests for proposals stage is another major step down a decades long path. It still seems like a world away, but next spring will be here in a blink and so, too, will shovels to start the excavation process. They should let everyone line up and and each of us takes a scoop. People would be lined up around the block and you’d save a few thousand on a backhoe for a day. This step is so big, it will cause a blanket of silence of sorts until bids come in this November. Then all eyes will turn to spring with anticipation of the winning bid and then one race is done, and another begins. Not sure about you, good reader, but there is a lot of excitment here. M.W.
One Team one BIG project So, now that it is done and out the door, let’s talk a little One Team. One Dream. Magazine. That is the biggest, most work-intensive publication I have ever worked on as a one-off project. I worked on larger single publications, but they were part of a larger, ongoing entity. The difference with the One Team. One Dream., though, and nearly everything else I’ve done in 35 years in publishing is there is only one kick at this can. No mulligans. No do-overs. Throw on the heap of pressure, the content, the reason for putting the whole thing together in the first place - West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Absolutely nothing is in the same ballpark - for the vast majority of residents as WLMH. Nothing is close. Yes, there are amenities people think important. Our community centres, for sure, the YMCA say some, our waterfront and walking trails are all features that get a mention. But healthcare, WLMH and its staff are sacred. You don’t mess with sacred and I sure didn’t want to be the one to miss a fact, leave something out, make an egregious error...the whole publication deserved to be something that lived up to the facility’s storied history. During the process, which started last November with a meeting with Andrew Smith, who chairs the Take It To The Finish fundraising campaign, to discuss the merits and how it could be shaped to maximize impact both on possible content and timing. At that point, we planned to put it out right around Victoria Day, give or take. A lot of stuff, not much of
MIKE WILLISCRAFT it good, happened between November and late April. We had one lockdown and were headed for another. The impact of that altered the course of the WLMH Foundation’s planning for the fundraising campaign and certainly changed the potential for many of those who would want to be part of the advertising mix to support the initiative. We agreed on a reset for early June. Then the third lockdown came. That almost killed the whole thing as it was pushing the project into the turf of our important Best In The West reader survey results publication. Our office is tiny and there are only so many hours in a day. Best In the West is a six week project for us, so no way that and the One Team mag could overlap. So One Team was reset for last week of June, which nudged into July 1. That timing worked out ideal all around as it coincided with a move from Stage 1 of reopening to Stage 2 optimism, finally. Five days of production in and around regular tasks, three days of proofing and it was off to press. I read that thing so many times I could have quoted any of the copy word for word. The danger, copy gets too familiar. When there are
errors, you don’t see them. Your eyes glaze right by. That is why the whole thing was a team effort. I’ve gotten a boat loadand-a-half of great comments on the magazine. I really do appreciate every one. It is nice to know people see and feel the effort behind it. That does not always happen but, as I noted, people pay attention in a very different way with WLMH. It is all very personal. I need to thank my team, Catherine for putting up weeks and weeks of late nights and early mornings as well as being part of the sales team with Erica Huisman. Donna Wisnoski did a great job on polishing up the graphic components. Tristan Marks took on everything to keep NewsNow’s pulse pumping while I dedicated weeks to nailing down all things magazine. Joanne McDonald, while juggling duties as a new grandma, proofed and fussed over every detail to ensure quality. I can’t say enough about these folks. When you, good reader, send in nice notes and good wishes, don’t forget about these guys who allow and help me do these crazy things. We are all there for the right reason. We love our community and we love WLMH! Finally, the contributors: wow! What a dream team roster of talent and commitment. The long list of those who offered all those varying points of view are owed a debt of gratitude. They provided insights, simply, nobody else could have conjured. They’ve been there, they lived the past and will usher WLMH into a long and glorious future. For that, I thank them and you, good reader, from the bottom of my heart.
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WLMH magazine a lesson in local history: reader Dear Editor, As a long-time area resident and someone who has never sent a letter, comment or said boo about any of our local issues, I felt moved to send a note thanking you for your service to our community. Your effort in the One Team magazine was obvious for all to see. What a spectacular piece of community history! This is the kind of publication I just don’t see around anymore. It was local, interesting, comprehensive and thorough. When I was got to the back it seemed every base was covered. I learned many things I never knew and was not left with a single question outstanding. That is remarkable all on its own for such a massive and
Letters important topic such as our beloved hospital. It was especially nice to see Rev. Jim Dowden recognized in your personal comments for his leadership on the “Save Our Hospital” campaign. I recall speaking to him several times during all that. The man was a rock on that issue and the community should not forget that, or him. On a larger scale, it was simply marvelous to be able to lose yourself in the content, like a great novel. Reading all those articles from people you know of and respect right here in our community was a joy. The scope of the magazine was also im-
pressive, the volume, all the advertisers on display, the content - I don’t know how you did it, but you sure did. And this community is better for it. You are really the only person who could have told that story having been on the inside of it all going back a quarter century and you really came through. Our local schools would be well served to use
that as a textbook of sorts to teach some local history so the children growing up in this area realize just how close we were to losing WLMH, more than once, and what it took to get to the new building. It would be great lessons in perserverance and local history. Keep doing what you’re doing, Mike. We want more. Ronald Gibson
Mag generates memories Dear Editor, Just want to thank you for that awesome magazine. I read it cover to cover - including the ads. I worked at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital for more than 32 years and have served on the WLM Auxiliary for many years, too, so it brought back many memmories. Job well done. Barb Wright
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