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Orono Weekly Times, 27 Mar 1991, p. 6

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:.s : D OT Ever since the Guardian Drugs Newcastle, grand opening by Mayor Marie Hubbard last September 13, 14, the entire staff of tbe store have enjoyed meeting more and more people, continually as the weeks and months go by. Past Lecturer on Diabetes in Edmonton, Pharmacist Lina Thakrar believes that ber job requires much more than just being there te f ill prescriptions. She feels a pharmacist bas an obligation to get te know his or ber customners on a warmer, more personal level; that they know sbe is approachable, even if necessary i off hours.. ..and Lina Thakrar is certainly assistance and advice on medications for children wben an emiergency bas risen, as well as a number of other instances. Lina bas also been of belp te students who have corne te ber for advise or assistance on school projects, involving medications or drug substances. She is heping te becomne even more involved with local schools, whereby teachers could bring tieir class te the store, ask questions, and leamn just what is involved i a drug store, as well as being more educated on dangereus substances. Pick up and delivery of prescriptions in the Newcastle, Newtonville, Orone, Bowmanville and Wilmot Creek areas is free. Along witb the superb pharmaceutical department, Guardian aise effers novelty and childrens toys, party, gift and greeting card lines, three ful une cosmetic displays, 24 heur photo finishing, housewares, baby needs, diet and diabetic foodi supplements, cold soft drinks and wide range of magazines. The store aise bas a customer suggestion box. They aise carry quite an assortment of generic and Guardian line of medicines and personal care preducts, along witb many trial sizes . .. a suggestion brougbt te light frem a customer. In addition, this store is completely wheelchair accessible. Little Scoops ... - The local Ministerial Association is presenting its Annual Cross Walk, Good Friday, starting at 1:00 p.m., front St. Francis of Assissi ini Newcastle. The Walk will head along Hwy. 2 te Newtonville United Church. There will be a short service there, once everyone bas arrived. Ail Welcome! - The Lioness Club oef Newcastle is bappy te announce an encore - presentation of Women Travelling Alone.' OPP Officer Gerry Smith will bead up this evening workshop (Continued page 10)

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