WISHES FULFILLED:

• The Polio Family Foundation of Grafton agreed to help fund the purchase of a new EKG machine.

• Funds to purchase a snowblower were donated by Don & Bunny Hazelton of Dummerston. Grace Cottage’s walkways are now snow-free, and the Maintenance Department staff doesn’t need to visit Dr. Vern Temple, chiropractor, now that they’ve thrown their snowshovels away (just kidding—they keep the shovels for fine-tuning!). At the request of David and Nancy Wyman, the Panwy Foundation also contributed funds for a new snowblower, but when they learned that it had already been taken care of, they agreed to re-direct their donation for purchase of a new ice machine for the kitchen. “Ice, snow — they’re closely related,” laughed David Wyman. The dietary staff is extremely appreciative.

• Lisa’s Love Charitable Association donated the funds to purchase three new comfortable chairs for the laboratory waiting area.

• Ernest & Sheila Friedli contributed funds for purchase of an otoscope, for practitioners to check ear canals.

• Per & Brite Alin funded the purchase of a new pulse oximeter for the physicians’ offices.

• Donations to purchase a new ER bed were sent by Danielle Nelson, the Newfane Congregational Church, Sarah Messenger & Paul Weber, Suzanne & Barry Buxbaum.

• Weights for the Strong Living program were purchased with a contribution from Sarah Messenger and Paul Weber and an additional gift from Ken & Martha Hoffman.

• Dr. Marvin & Connie Wool donated funds to purchase new chairs for the Heins Home dining room.