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Keep STARS in the Air

Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham

The last couple of days have been a close call for the residents of Turner Valley and Black Diamond with all the rain we have been having. Some folks say their rain gauge had shown 7 to 8 inches. Our sweet little Sheep River really went through a wild streak for a couple of days but, thankfully, did not overflow its banks in either of our communities. The Lions Campground in Black Diamond had to be evacuated Thursday night about 10pm when the river was close to overflowing its banks there. The residents were sent to the Arena and Turner Valley Campgrounds with their motor homes. All have returned now and are happily camping again.
I think we are all familiar with the STARS helicopter. Did you know? In 1985, Dr Powell met with community supporters and representatives from the Lions Clubs to establish an air rescue medicinal service. The Lions Clubs decide to take on the project as a fundraiser. Through the support of the Lions, STARS was established in Calgary on December 1st, 1985.

Today STARS is celebrating 26 years, has a total of 5 helicopters and has flown more than 19,000 missions. A new development is the STARS Mobile Simulation Program which the Alberta Lions have been involved in. This program offers rural and city health care providers a chance to enhance their skills in critical care crisis management through the use of a mannequin that can simulate complex medical and trauma conditions for training.

The partnership between Alberta Lions and STARS is making the difference for hundreds of medical personal and for thousands of people who will benefit from the advanced knowledge of health care providers in our communities.

The Lions logo is proudly displayed on all STARS helicopters in recognition of their contribution of more than $1,880,000.

Let's all help keep STARS in the sky.

The next Lions Bingo will be held on Friday, June 10th, at the Valley Neighbours Club, 6:30pm. This will be our second to last Bingo until the fall season of September. Hope to see you all out to support the Lions.

The Foothills Lions Club

“Serving Our Community”