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| GRACE COTTAGE AUXILIARY
Take a good look at this picture. It’s an oil painting that was donated for Fair Day, by a South Newfane resident. When our auctioneer, Kit Martin, looked at the painting and then researched the artist, he thought we might not get its true value at the Fair. We took it to a Boston auction house for an appraisal and put it in their November art auction. It sold for $15,000. Last year, when we asked for art donations for the Fair Day auction, the response was great. We had two paintings by an artist from Maine that brought in over $2,000, and a number of Japanese block prints that sold well. We hope that people will be as generous with their art and antiques this year. We assure you that we will do everything possible to maximize the worth of your contribution. With the net proceeds from the last two Fair Days, the Hospital Auxiliary is able to give Grace Cottage $83,000 towards building a new kitchen and community room where Grace Cottage Adult Day was located. We thank our contributors and members, and we are looking forward to another successful year. For donations of various items to the Fair, call me at (802) 365-4455 or e-mail me at spenholt@svcable.net. We now have an easy, accessible place in “downtown Townshend” where we can store donated items year-round, so don’t hesitate to call now! Stan Holt, President Bette Parsons accepted the Ruth Pelsue Auxilian of the Year Award from President Stan Holt at October’s Annual Grace Cottage Auxiliary meeting. Bette is a special lady who puts her best foot forward and makes everything look easy, no matter what circumstances she may encounter, especially when it comes to the Chicken B-B-Q at the Auxiliary’s annual Hospital Fair Day! We’re still receiving an outstanding response to our Auxiliary Membership drive. Your loyal support and generosity are very much appreciated. Barb Barber, Vice President
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