"Friends at the Blackberry Festival"

It was beautiful weather this past week-end and a dozen Friends from Coos County Friends of Public Health helped out in the "pandemic influenza" booth at the Blackberry Festival. Some people were interested in the brochures on the table, but the free cold water that was offered was more in demand than pamphlets. Many were grateful for the water and donated to the Coins for Coos Kids Campaign. Altogether, $160 was collected at the booth to help support WIC and immunizations for kids. It was a fun time seeing lots of people (and many dogs!). Thanks to Donna and Chris Flammang, Molly Ford, Dale Helland, Dale Schlack, Sylvia Mangan, Carolyn Jacobson, Josephine Morrison, Kathy Hornstuen, and Monica Schreiber for taking turns in the booth, and also to Joe Smith and Michelle Wyatt for set up. We look forward to more events in the future, where we can share information about public health topics. Frances Smith