PAGE 12 - April 21, 2010
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
YOUR COMMUNITY
MAY NEED YOU!
Levy County is establishing a new
Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps!
The Medical Reserve Corps is a formal
group of volunteers who are able and
Proudly displayed behind Helen Siegel and husband Darryl are ribbons Helen won in shows
willing to assist in the event of any
for her quilting talents. Last week at the First United Methodist Church in Homosassa was a
natural or man-made emergency that
celebration of Helen’s life with over 100 of her quilts hanging in full display. It was like a walk
through a quilt museum with designs by a master. Many quilts done by Helen over the last 25
overwhelms local medical capability.
years were loaned back to her show to display her varied patterns and styles. Fellow quilters,
family and friends enjoyed the visit with Helen and the chance to view her outstanding hand
This new program is in need of both
work. Helen was recognized by AQS in American Quilters Magazine as one of the top 24 quil-
medical and non-medical volunteers!
ters who have contributed to quilting in America. The Siegels moved to Yankeetown in 1997
and Helen has played a big roll in the Woman’s Club, donating many of her handmade quilted
beauties to fund raising. Helen you are a Master and your works are a real encouragement to
To learn more about the MRC, go to
those who have an interest in reviving an almost lost form of art.
www.Medicalreservecorps.gov/about.
If you are ready to volunteer, call:
Fred Eichler, MRC coordinator
352334-8821,
[red eichler@doh.state.fl.us
OR
call the Levy County Health Dept. at:
352 486-5300 Ext. 232
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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