PHOTO: Delivering toys to the Giving Tree of Rangeley and the Fire Department, from left, Carl Symes, Patty Richards, Jeff Beaudoin, Carmen Glidden and Santa Claus. (Submitted photo)
By Marie B. Sutherland
RANGELEY — The Oquossoc ATV Club held their first Christmas toy drive, which this year benefited the Giving Tree of Rangeley.
The Giving Tree has decided to share the toys with the Rangeley Fire Department, for their toy drive.
Since their October meeting/picnic, until Thanksgiving, toys were collected at three locations, Boss Power Equipment, River Edge Sports in Oquossoc and Central Maine Powersports in Lewiston. Besides donating the two ATVs full of toys, a generous cash donation was presented to Carmen Glidden, president of the Giving Tree of Rangeley. The donation will be used to buy warm clothing for area children.
The Oquossoc ATV Club builds and maintains recreational ATV trails in Franklin County, bringing outdoor enthusiasts to the area. The Giving Tree of Rangeley has been helping local families and seniors for 33 years. They distribute warm clothing to area children, along with toys and books, in addition to IGA gift cards to seniors at Christmas.
