IN MEMORY OF A DEAR FRIEND - The Lane Memorial
Library is currently featuring a Ruth G. Stimson Memorial
Exhibit in the library lobby. Karen Ryan, a dear friend of
Stimson, put the display together in honor of the late Hampton
resident. The exhibit includes one of Ruth's paintings, a hand
carved and painted totem pole, some hand-made dolls, a
hand-carved bird, a memorial album with her articles and photos, a Christmas history book that Ruth produced, and other
personal items. Stimson, who died on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, was a well-known Rockingham County educator, community
leader, and environmentalist, and was member of several
organizations including the Hampton Garden Club and
Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a skilled
craftsman, and was instrumental in founding the Rockingham
Craftsmen organization, of which she was an active member.
[Atlantic News Courtesy Photo by Bill Teschek] |
