Tractor club raises money for Hospice of Aroostook

The Northern Division of the Maine Antique Tractors Club (MATC) hosted a tractor pull on Sunday, June 10, at Penobscot/McCrum Frozen Foods in Washburn.
MATC members from across Aroostook County participated in this day-long event and raised more than $700 for Hospice of Aroostook.
“It was such a beautiful day! The MATC members were outstanding,” explained Robin Holmes, volunteer manager for Hospice of Aroostook. “What a terrific group of people. They all volunteer their time to put on the tractor pulls. They work very well together and it is a lot of work they accomplish in a short time! We are so grateful for their support to Hospice of Aroostook.”
Maine Antique Tractors Club was founded in 1994 by a handful of tractor lovers. Today the club has grown to over 500 members and sponsors. The Northern Division of MATC began several years ago and more recently acquired its own Eliminator providing more opportunities for County MATC members to host tractor pulls in the County.
Since 1984, Visiting Nurses of Aroostook’s program, Hospice of Aroostook, has provided care for those with a terminal illness. Their mission is to ensure that hospice care is available throughout northern Maine to all who need it. In 2006, Hospice of Aroostook cared for 147 patients and their families.
For more information on the Maine Antique Tractor Club visit www.maineantiquetractorclub.com.
For more information on Hospice of Aroostook, visit www.visitingnursesofaroostook.com or contact Robin Holmes at 498-2578.