On September 25th, Jackie Brodie, Helen Burke, Laura Wharff and Pastor Mark Wharff of the Farmington United Methodist Church attended a "Volunteers In Mission" in Salt Lake City, Utah and returned on September 30th. The purpose for the trip was to participate in the UMCOR, (United Methodist Committee on Relief). The church donates supplies and money to assist the groups of volunteers in order for them to assemble Health Kits, Cleaning Supplies and Baby Layettes for disaster areas throughout the United States and other countries. Jackie and Helen sewed baby gowns for the layettes, later joining Laura and Pastor Wharff assembling the donations into the boxes. Another group of volunteers, from Colorado, joined them at the Western Warehouse. While there, they saw 47 pallets of their assembled products shipped out. There are approximately 25 to 30 boxes per pallet. Helen stated the work was very rewarding as they feel they are helping families that have endured a great hardship.
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October 24 through 28 is Red Ribbon Week at Farmington Elementary School. They will be celebrating drug free and healthy choices. Discussion on the danger and sadness of drug abuse, they will sign a school wide pledge to stay drug free, have a spirit contest each day, have a poster and essay contest, and have entertaining and informative assemblies during the week. The campus has been decorated to remind the students of their commitment to stay drug free.
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Farmington Elementary School will be holding its annual Halloween Parade, Friday, October 28th at 1 pm.
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Happy Birthday to Peggy Lyda on Wednesday, October 19th. Herman Boone, Thursday, October 20th and Megan Kroon on Monday, October 24th.
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I would still like to hear from you. Have you taken a trip? Have you had out of town visitors? Let me know of family birthdays, anniversaries and new arrivals to your family. Whatever you want to add to the Farmington News is welcome.
Please contact me if you have items for the Farmington News column. E-mail me at farmingtonnews@gmail.com or phone 896-6697.
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October 24 through 28 is Red Ribbon Week at Farmington Elementary School. They will be celebrating drug free and healthy choices. Discussion on the danger and sadness of drug abuse, they will sign a school wide pledge to stay drug free, have a spirit contest each day, have a poster and essay contest, and have entertaining and informative assemblies during the week. The campus has been decorated to remind the students of their commitment to stay drug free.
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Farmington Elementary School will be holding its annual Halloween Parade, Friday, October 28th at 1 pm.
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Happy Birthday to Peggy Lyda on Wednesday, October 19th. Herman Boone, Thursday, October 20th and Megan Kroon on Monday, October 24th.
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I would still like to hear from you. Have you taken a trip? Have you had out of town visitors? Let me know of family birthdays, anniversaries and new arrivals to your family. Whatever you want to add to the Farmington News is welcome.
Please contact me if you have items for the Farmington News column. E-mail me at farmingtonnews@gmail.com or phone 896-6697.
