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Wayne County CEOS News

News from the CEOS Quilt & Fiber Club

Our CEOS Quilt & Fiber Club meets monthly to work on Community Service projects. Some of the projects they are currently working on is Quilts of Valor, Operation Gratitude, lap quilts, adult clothing protectors, baby quilts, and twin size quilts. 

Their club is small but mighty in the work that they have done/doing for the community. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining, please call our office at 304-272-6839. Below are some adult clothing protectors that were donated today to the Wayne Continuous Care Center.

CEOS Program Begins Operation Gratitude Project

The Wayne County Quilt & Fiber CEOS Club members have joined with other volunteers across the country on Operation Gratitude. The program involves volunteers from across the country making handmade scarves and hats to support troops, veterans, new recruits, wounded heroes, and emergency first responders. Club members will join this effort to make scarves and hats before mid-December. To learn more, please call the WVU Extension Service Wayne County office at 304-272-6839.

Red Scarf Operation Gratitude

CEOS Members Make Baby Quilts

Our CEOS Quilt & Fiber Club are busy working on quilts for the Wayne County Community Baby Shower scheduled for October 14. Check out these two, nearly finished baby quilts! The club is always seeking new members. To learn more about this club or how to join, please call 304-272-6839.

Baby Quilt by Amy Smith

CEOS Lesson: The Star Spangled Banner

The Star Spangled Banner was the flag that was flown during the fight with the British at Fort McHenry. It was the inspiration for Frances Scott Key when he wrote the poem "Defense of Fort M'Henry," which eventually became the National Anthem of the United States. This lesson will include historical and interesting facts, such as how the flag was sewn by a single, widowed mother on the floor of a brewery; how the pieces were cut from the flag and given away; how it was entrusted to the Smithsonian; and, painstaking efforts that were made to restore and preserve the flag. 

Tote Bags Made for Oncology Patients

The CEOS Quilt & Fiber Club recently made 14 beautiful tote bags for Cabell Huntington Oncology women patients undergoing treatments for cancer. Each tote was filled with items to help brighten their day. If you are interested in our CEOS program, please do not hesitate to call our office at 304-272-6839 to learn more. 

Tote Bags for Oncology Patients