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MONMOUTH — The Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Basket Fund was established more than 50 years ago in memory of Henry L. Cottrell, a Monmouth principal, and later Robert Taylor, a teacher. Its mission is to provide holiday dinners, warm clothing and gifts for families in Monmouth who are in need during the holiday season.
The Cottrell-Taylor Committee is accepting donations for these families. Last year, 70 families (117 children) and several elderly couples received help through the program. In addition to money, the fundraisers are accepting new clothing, mittens, hats, gloves, games, puzzles, school supplies and books for kids of all ages.
Donations can be left at any one of the Monmouth schools.
Those who’d like to donate money may write a check can to the Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Basket Fund. If possible, the committee would like contributions on or before Dec. 7, but will accept them at a later date. Monetary donations may be mailed to Laurie Gifford, P.O. Box 218, Monmouth, ME 04259.
