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A8  PALO VERDE VALLeY TIMES, Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Bandy Pharmacy’s open house

Welcoming the new pharmacist in town, locals flooded Bandy’s Pharmacy, located at 707 W. Hobsonway, to meet Linh Doan and staff on Aug. 31. Sponsored
by the Blythe Chamber of Commerce, Bandy’s employees passed out complimentary gift bags, held a gift basket raffle and shared in hometown laughs and
small talk over light refreshments. Working in pharmacy for the past 25 years, Doan said he’s happy to be here, serving the people of Blythe. “When custom-
ers come in, I want them to feel appreciated from our family-oriented staff. I want things to be more personable with them. I want to be like a family, and
that’s what Bandy had in the past, so I’m just hoping to improve on that and make it better,” Doan said. 

ABOVE: Gracing the open house with their presence, in their matching red dresses, nude shoes
and tiara, Miss Blythe Jasmine Gima and Miss Outstanding Teen Marie Smith showed their local
support at Bandy’s Pharmacy on last Thursday. RIGHT: Contending for one of the three seats on
the Blythe City Council, Mark Bolliger made his debut at the open house on last Thursday, giving
Lihn Doan and staff well wishes as they continue serving the community.

ABOVE: (Center) Linh Doan is the new face behind the counter, at Bandy’s Pharmacy. As the new managing pharmacist, Doan said
his mission, as well as his staff’s is to offer fast and friendly services to their custonmers and giving them a reason to come back
each time. From left to right are employees Elodia, Sally, Linh, Eddie and Elvia. RIGHT: Little Miss 2017 California Princesses Lexi
Gregory and Hadley Van Sickle came out to Bandy’s Pharmacy open house, interacting with community members and showing off
their most prettiest smiles.

On July 27, 1990, Linhn Doan received his California State Board
of Pharmacy license, giving him the clearance to work as a
pharmacist, instate.

PHOTOS BY CATHYLEEN RICE/

PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES As the proud sponsor of the Miss California Pageant, Kady Vega along with Jim Shipley, George and Marcella Thomas of the Blythe
Chamber of Commerce helped make the Bandy’s Pharmacy open house possible. Getting the community involved in supporting
local businesses and welcoming the newcomers, Vega is excited about being able to help Blythe businesses.