The Curtiss Corners Quilt Club (CCQC) held their 35th annual Quilt Show at the Curtiss Community Hall on Saturday, August 2. The theme for this year was “Raining Cats and Dogs.” Quilts were entered in three categories: large quilts, small quilts/wall hangings, and other. Those who attended voted for the best quilt in each of those categories along with best of show.

Demonstrations were held throughout the day. There was a basket raffle and a number of displays. You could get your sewing machine cleaned or buy some quilt supplies. Food was also served as part of the event.

There were two special donations this year. First, was a donation to the Clark County Humane Society, this year’s community service project. The club has been selling pet items that they made at farmers markets around the area to raise funds, so some cash was given. In addition, there was a donation of pet beds, pet toys, and bandannas that could be attached to a pet’s collar. The club also collected pet food and cleaning supplies. April Dickson accepted the donation on behalf of the Humane Society. She spoke about their mission to get pets adopted. She also talked about their services to get pets spayed or neutered and their program for working (feral) cats. The working cat program allows stray cats to be captured, spayed or neutered, vet checked, and given shots before they are placed, often on an area farm, to live out their lives and be good mousers. April said they also need volunteers to help with the animals at the shelter.

The second item was a Centennial quilt with blocks made by members and put together by Betty Bonczkowski and Sandi Petke. It was quilted by Donna Reamer. This quilt was made in honor of Owen’s 100th anniversary as a city and will eventually hang on the wall at the Owen-Withee Area Historical Society. The blocks emphasize Owen’s history of logging, railroads, and the Yellowstone Trail. Pam Jaffke accepted on behalf of the city of Owen and Janice Arndt and Karen Swiggum accepted on behalf of the Owen-Withee Area Historical Society. Centennial Committee member Cindy Cardinal spoke about some of the activities that have happened and will be happening in regard to Owen’s Centennial. She also noted that the logo for the centennial, which is featured on one of the blocks, was designed by Crystal Harms.

Curtiss Corners Quilt Club members are Kay Rinehart, Betty Bonczkowski, Sandi Petke, Donna Reamer, Carrole Block, Beverly Brandl, Sue Eloranta, Marilyn Jaskot, Brian Johnson, Carol Keskimaki, Mary Lou Kirchner, LaVerna Marcott, Lori Neumann, Jackie Robinson, Marge Rohland, Becky Schmelzer, Karen Schmitt, Penny Searer, Cathy Settlemyre, Margaret Trzebiatowski, Lynn Van Winkle, Lauie Weber, and Mavis Wood. If you are interested in joining them and becoming a member, attend one of their meetings held the third Monday of the month (except August and December) at 6:45 p.m. at the Curtiss Community Center. For more information, follow them on Facebook.