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4-H Project
nets warmth for hospital patients


 Hospital nurse Marilyn Anable holds a colorful cap next to fellow nurse Dee Cole's head. They were admiring the two huge bags of caps presented to the Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital by 4-H sewing club members from throughout the county. Pictured with the nurses are, from left, Natalie Harbert, Allison Varga, Katie Witt, Katie White, and Amy White.


4-H Sewing clubs from throughout Hood River County recently presented Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital with two large bags full of fleece caps and socks, made especially for patients. Pictured are, from left in the back row: Linnae Schmid, R.N., Laura Eaton, C.N.A., Deanne Hulet, C.N.A., Katie Witt, Marilyn Anable, R.N., Katie White, Dee Cole, R.N., and Natalie Harbert. Front row: Annie Veatch, Courtney Hasegawa, Amy White and Allison Varga.

News staff writer
February 4, 2006

Ten energetic and compassionate Hood River County 4-H members came together with their sewing machines recently and in three hours created 67 fleece caps, several pairs of fleece socks and a couple of ponchos — two bags full of cozy garments that they donated to Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital for in-bed, emergency room and home health patients.

“Some of our patients have trouble staying warm, no matter how many warm blankets they have,” said hospital nurse Dee Cole. “Being able to give them a cozy hat to wear will help a lot. The young women have done something really special for the community.”

County Extension Home Economist Billie Stevens invited 4-H members, who came from all over the county, Cascade Locks to Parkdale, to bring their sewing machines and meet at the County Extension building Dec. 27. Together they worked, talked and completed their labors of love.

“We like doing things for other people,” one member said, “especially during the winter when people might need extra clothes to stay warm.”

Funds for the community service project were provided by the Family Community Education Study Groups, which are sponsored by the Hood River and Wasco County Extension Service.