Hospital guild gives $40,000

BRIDGTON — The Annual Meeting of the Bridgton Hospital Guild was held at the Campfire Grille Restaurant in Bridgton on Wednesday, October 24.

Special guest speaker for the event was Bruce L. Poliquin, Treasurer, State of Maine.

Mr. Poliquin focused his presentation on Washington's fiscal crisis, and its effect on the state government and the citizens of Maine. The treasurer also took the opportunity to address Maine's health care priorities, such as steps to reimburse Maine's hospitals for MaineCare patients, and the recent law, LD1326, which will effectively lower the cost of health insurance being paid by Maine's school districts. Mr. Poliquin took questions from the audience and graciously thanked the Guild for its invitation.

Officers elected included at the meeting include: President, Sandra Weygandt; 1st Vice-President, Phyllis Ginzler; 2nd Vice-President, Marjorie Blaney; 3rd Vice President, Glenice St. Peter; Recording Secretary, Sherry Morrison, Corresponding Secretary, Pamela King; Diana Fallon, Treasurer.

Emily and Fred Hammerlee, dedicated Guild members who tirelessly volunteer for the benefit of the Guild Thrift Shop, were presented Life Memberships in recognition of their commitment by President Weygandt.

To conclude the event, Mrs. Weygandt presented the Guild's annual gift of $40,000 to Mr. Frum and Bridgton Hospital. The funds will be used to purchase new operating room lights for the surgery area of the Bridgton Hospital.