Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz
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From left: State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Superintendent Linda Dwight give Hildreth Elementary School cafeteria worker and bus driver Ruth McFarland and her friend Marylin Gallant, a round of applause. McFarland, Gallant, and Ruth Smith created and sewed quilts for each of the 16 Afghan children living in Bromfield House, including a newborn baby.
Ruth McFarland and Marylin Gallant get a peek at the newborn, Khadijah Niazy, held by Shyesta Kabir.
Bromfield student Behishta Kabir displays her quilt.
