The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dear Editor,

Dayton General Hospital Auxiliary members are excited about the changes happening in our community hospital facility! The plan shows the Gift Shop being relocated to the north side near the new main entrance.

In preparation for the relocation of the Auxiliary’s Gift Shop they are actively seeking new members. Especially needed, as the membership ages, are able-bodied members to help with the Fall Luncheon on October 28, and to staff the Gift Shop as they would like to increase the hours they can be open.

The Luncheon and Gift Shop are the major sources of income for this non-profit group to support the scholarships they award and to provide for unbudgeted items the Hospital and Booker Rest Home need such as replacing tables and chairs for the Rest Home dining room, nurse call system or other needs.

This past year the auxiliary awarded 3 scholarships to students pursuing careers in medicine; Kellie Moore, Sarah Phillips, and Kaitlyn Thompson. Meetings are at 9:30 the first Wednesday of the month in the hospital conference room and are open to all, men and women. If you cannot attend meetings but would like to volunteer contact Aleta Shockley at 382-2137 or Laura Thorn, 382-2322 for more information.

Dorothy Croft

Dayton