VALLEY HEALTH COUNCIL

NEW HOMEMAKER: Betty Benson, a native of Townshend and the former owner of Betty's Valley Beauty Shop, has changed careers and joined the Valley Health Council. She is a very welcome addition to the staff.

ROBERT CROWELL SCHOLARSHIP: Beth E. Wells of Newfane was awarded the $1,000 scholarship this year. Beth is attending Becker College in Worcester, MA, for an associate in science degree in the physical therapist program. The Robert Crowell Scholarship is awarded annually to someone in the West River Valley who is pursuing a career in health care.

Beth Wells of Newfane, a 2000 graduate of Leland & Gray Union High School in Townshend, accepting the Robert Crowell Scholarship from Robert Crowell of Newfane.

VAN SCHEDULE: In cooperation with The Council on Aging, the Valley Health Council sponsors four van trips each month. On the first and third Thursdays, the van makes the round trip from Weston/Londonderry to Springfield, VT and back (call 824-6521 for reservations). On the first and third Fridays, the van connects Wardsboro/Townshend with Brattleboro (call 365-7140 x118).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Jean Maples, who coordinates the volunteers at the Thrift Shop, needs more help. Volunteers generally work a 3-hour shift, either morning or afternoon; Call Jean at 254-1258. The hours for the shop, which is located in the West River Market in East Jamaica, are 10-4, Mon, Wed, Fri. and Sat., but more volunteers must be found in order to maintain these hours.

POSITION OPEN: Do you like interacting with people, mainly seniors? Do you have reliable transportation and enjoy cooking and housekeeping? If so, the Valley Health Council has a part time position, perfect for someone with good homemaking skills who wants to earn spending money without having to work a lot of hours. Call Elaine Scott at 365-7140 ext. 118 for more information.

 

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