After-hours clinic now open in Canterbury Lakeland Ridges’ clinic open every Tuesday evening until June

RIVER VALLEY SUN

Under an agreement with the rural community, Dr. Debi O’Leary will see patients every Tuesday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at an office set up at the Canterbury Community Hall on Mill Street.

The clinic will allow O’Leary, and occasionally a resident doctor, to provide non-urgent healthcare needs on a threemonth trial basis.

Lakeland Ridges Mayor

Tanya Cloutier explained the clinic would operate every Tuesday for the next three months on a trial basis.

She said Dr. O’Leary or a resident doctor, if one is working, would see patients on a first-come, firstservice basis.

Cloutier explained patients would need a valid Medicare card and they should bring a list of medications with dosages.

While the clinic will handle only non-urgent medical needs, it can treat several ailments, including, but limited to, minor upper respiratory infections, headaches, hypertension, joint pain/strains, minor lacerations and soft tissue injuries, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, Gynecological issues/PAP smears, STI screening, GI issues and abdominal pain,

Rashes/skin issues, refill of ongoing medications, uncomplicated mental health concerns. The clinic will direct acute or severe medical conditions to the nearest emergency room.

During the March 27 Lakeland Ridges council meeting, Cloutier asked council for approval to apply for available grants to help fund needed renovations for the clinic.

The mayor explained the renovations needed to build a waiting room and examining room could be readily utilized for other means should the clinic not continue beyond the trial period.

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Celebrating all things maple at Woodstock Farm Market Event includes special presentation recognizing

By Jim Dumville – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The annual spring tradition celebrating the sweet success of maple production returned to the Woodstock Farm and Craft Market on Saturday, March 25.

The morning added a touch of history with the hand-carved wooden plaque presented to Laurie McLellan, recognizing McLellan Farm’s 40 years in the maple production business.

Farm Market president Renee Sullivan, whose husband Gary carved the plaque, presented it to Laurie following two hours devoted to maple delights and children.

Laurie, who served a seven-year stint as Farm Market president, and Roy McLellan have delivered the spring maple celebration for several years.

With the help of several family members, Laurie served the traditional snow toffee on the front verandah of the market. Children and a few members of the older crowd enjoyed the sweet treat, while the youngsters enjoyed games and chose goodies from the treasure box featuring even more candy.

Renee Sullivan said the Woodstock Farm and Craft Market board, its members and customers wanted to make the surprise presentation to the McLellans in appreciation for their many years of service.

She added 2023 is a special year of the Farm Market, as it marks its 50th anniversary. She said the market would mark the half-century anniversary later this year.

Former Woodstock Mayor Art Slipp and his wife Lynn were among the many taking the morning festivities. He said they visit the Farm Market regularly and make it a point to attend the maple fest and other special events.

‘Don’t leave them behind; feed the growing mind’

NBCC class works to help feed young minds by feeding young bellies

By Vanessa Woodacre

If you were driving around Woodstock, N.B. recently, you might have seen a big yellow school bus parked by the NBCC campus or at the AYR Motor Centre on March 19 and 20. Perhaps you even saw a few people holding signs asking to drop off food items.

This spring, the Social Service Community Worker (SSCW) students at NBCC Woodstock have been engaged in various applied research projects in the Woodstock area, highlighting the skills they have learned over the past two years of their program.

Three NBCC Woodstock students, Lisa Riordon, Whitney Harnum-McIntosh, and Amelia Tweedie, have been planning their “Stuff a Bus” Campaign to help combat food insecurity.

Their project supports the Townsview Home and School Association’s Backpack Program.

“The best part about this process for me would have to be seeing the children of our small rural community come out and support Stuff-A-Bus with smiles. It is such a great feeling to give back to our community, and I hope this is the start of a new beginning,” said student Amelia Tweedie.

The campaign filled 14 bus seats and collected $300 in donations.

“We were inspired to investigate food insecurity as the rise in food costs had led to more families struggling, which can affect a child’s development. We are looking at continuing our Stuff-A-Bus for other schools in our area,” said student Lisa

Riordon.

“As SSCW, we need to come together and spread the word about community development,” said student Whitney Harnum-McIntosh. “Removing barriers to our community professionally and personally allow people to flourish and live life to their fullest. Don’t leave them behind; feed the growing mind,” she added.

This event would not have been successful without the help of the community.

Students want to thank many for their generosity, including Mike Hemphill, the ASDW schoolboard, the NBCC Woodstock campus, the NBCC Student Union, the AYR Motor Centre, and everyone who donated.

This “Stuff a Bus” Team could soon support a school near you!