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Published on: 12/10/2003
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PASSING THE GAVEL - Ruth Wagner, left, counselor and past president of the OSF St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, passes the gavel to newly elected Auxiliary president, Shirley White.
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ESCANABA - The OSF St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary is under new leadership after Ruth Wagner recently turned over her gavel as president to Shirley White.
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White has been a member of the OSF Auxiliary for just three years, but had done volunteer work for the hospital for several years before becoming a member of the organization.She joined the Auxiliary shortly after retiring from the hospital as an LPN in the Special Care Unit.
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"We have people who sew, make telephone calls and other tasks that are very helpful," said White, noting there is always a need for more volunteers.She said this time of year is particularly important as many volunteers leave the area for points south.