Quilters, Rotary making a difference
WASHBURN NEWS
By Beth Boddy
Make a Difference Day was Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 and two Washburn groups came together in the spirit of the day.
The first group was Washburn’s A Stitchin’ an’ a Givin’ quilting group. These ladies came together at the Trailrunners Clubhouse Saturday to work on quilts that are donated to Hospice of Aroostook. They make quilts throughout the year, which are distributed all throughout The County to those who are in hospice care. They donate their quilts four times throughout the year.
The donation given this Saturday was a total of 69 quilts, seven of which were given as comfort quilts to those in Washburn who needed them.
The second group making a difference was Washburn’s Rotary club. Rotary members went door to door Saturday collecting money to pay for polio vaccinations in Third World countries and canned goods for Washburn’s food pantry.
The group collected over $155, which will be matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Washburn Bangles
The Washburn High School Destination Imagination Team are selling bangles. These bangles include a Washburn charm, along with a basketball jersey and a soccer ball. They are just $20.
To order a bangle, contact Tracy Reed at 455-4501 or any high school Destination Imagination member.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday between Nov. 4 and 10 include: Dick Hartford, Linda Bragg, Dana Caron, Justin Howe, Bill White, Rowena Forbes, Trevor Pendextor II, Jenna Farley, Troy McCrum, Brad Bragg, Barb McInnis, Andrew Gumprecht and Craig Hobbs.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating an anniversary between Nov. 4 and 10 include Derek and Candy Libby.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
