Granny’s Quilts of Love
Granny’s Quilts of Love met Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church in Pea Ridge. Francis Cameron opened with a prayer and Mary Margaret Webb conducted the meeting.
Mary Margaret read a letter from UAMS commending the ladies for all the quilts they have made for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The total number of quilts made so far is 12,111, hats 1,629 and pillows 3,222.
The eighth annual dinner and auction was Saturday, Aug. 27, and was very successful. A big thank you to all the Granny’s for the long and hard hours they put in to make this possible.
We couldn’t have done it without the support and generosity of all the donors and the community coming out to attend.
For information, contact Mary Margaret Webb at 451-8640.
New Meadowbrook Home Extention Club
The New Meadowbrook Home Extention Club met at 10 a.m. Sept. 14, at the First Baptist Church, Garfield. President Selena Williams opened the meeting with all reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Karen Launderville gave the devotions from Matthew 5:14, “Which wattage are you burning lately?” That one is the light of the world, let the light shine and light up others and to fasten with Christ for our vibrant light.
October devotions will be given by Jean Landauer.
The minutes of July and August were read and approved, and the treasure’s report given. Roll call was answered with how manymembers take care of their houseplants.
Items were brought to the meeting by members to be donated to God’s Pantry. Roxie Geddie reported that she had delivered donated clothing there.
A report that there was a good crowd that attended the Country Breakfast served by all the NEBCO Fire/EMS Department on Sept. 5. Members of the extension club are to donate pies for the upcoming Turkey Shoot, Oct. 1, and also several of the members will be working at the event, either serving or working in the kitchen. A quilt has been made by the club and given to the association for raffling off as a fundraiser that day.
Discussion was held of the club’s Christmas plans and gifts for Autumn Place in Pea Ridge. There will be a workday on Sept. 28 to start working on the club’s projects.
President Selena reported and displayed her certificate that she received for judging at both the Carroll and Washington county fairs, and Betty Phillips displayed crocheted dish cloths that she has been making. Also, a cookbook of recipes by Florence Poe was shown. Selena read a cut poem, “My Wife - The Quilter!”
Roxie Geddie gave and interesting lesson with handouts on indoor plants and stated of many ways toget rid of slugs.
Plans are being made for the October meeting to be held at Autumn Place, cookies will be served by Rheta Van Doren. The meeting was then closed with reciting the Home Extension Creed.
Community, Pages 5 on 09/21/2011