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The John C. Fremont Hospital Volunteers Spring Fling was held
this year at the Senior Center on Spriggs Lane on Saturday, May 31st.
I asked to cover this luncheon, for
the Goldrushcam.com, because I have used the services of the hospital on several occasions and I was glad to
support this fund raising event. It is always hard to get meaningful photos at an event such as this, but when
I saw all those lovely ladies in their blue smocks I new it was going to be easy. Their enthusiasm showed on
their faces as they greeted each and every person that came through the door. The Senior Center Dining room was
decorated in a festive red white and blue. Some of the "ladies" grandchildren served the lunch that had been
prepared by the volunteers. The Oriental Chicken Salad was a standout and I really must get the recipe for the
cake topped with pineapple and nuts.
This organization was
started in 1958 by a group of women led by Betty Huffman. The adoption of their familiar blue smocks has earned
them the affectionate nickname "Blue Ladies". They have donated their time and energy to bringing comfort to
the patients of John C. Fremont Hospital for 50 years. In recent years they have turned to fund raising for
much need equipment. President, Vivian Hartman, accepted a framed
certificate expressing the thanks, from the Hospitals Board of Directors, for 50 years of dedicated service.
The 32 member strong group
meets once a month at the Senior Center to work on crafts to sell for purchase of equipment at the hospital.
One "Blue Lady" stated proudly, "We earn and donate as much as $10,00 to $15,000 a year." She also stated sadly
that their numbers are decreasing and because of legal restrictions they
are no longer allowed to work with patients.
The saying they wear on their smocks
states "Don't Yell At Me I'm A Volunteer"
The entertainment for the day was
provided by Tom Brownell, who sang many great songs and even asked the group to join in on some.
I would like to add my thanks to
these dedicated ladies for a job well done.
Linda Gast
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