(RNS1-MAR30) Andrea Bray models a hat for sale at her store, Andrea's Fine Hats & Accessories in Silver Spring, Md. Bray is also collecting "gently worn" hats that will be refurbished and distributed to cash-strapped women at churches and nursing homes. For use with RNS-EASTER-HATS, transmitted March 30, 2009. Religion News Service photo by David Jolkovski. | Download/Purchase this photo
(RNS2-MAR30) Andrea Bray models a hat for sale at her store, Andrea's Fine Hats & Accessories in Silver Spring, Md. Bray is also collecting "gently worn" hats that will be refurbished and distributed to cash-strapped women at churches and nursing homes. For use with RNS-EASTER-HATS, transmitted March 30, 2009. Religion News Service photo by David Jolkovski. | Download/Purchase this photo
(RNS3-MAR30) Andrea Bray, owner of Andrea's Fine Hats & Accessories in Silver Spring, Md., sells intricately decorated hats but is also collecting "gently worn" hats that will be refurbished and distributed to cash-strapped women at churches and nursing homes. For use with RNS-EASTER-HATS, transmitted March 30, 2009. Religion News Service photo by David Jolkovski. | Download/Purchase this photo
(RNS4-MAR30) Andrea Bray, owner of Andrea's Fine Hats & Accessories in Silver Spring, Md., sells intricately decorated hats but is also collecting "gently worn" hats that will be refurbished and distributed to cash-strapped women at churches and nursing homes. For use with RNS-EASTER-HATS, transmitted March 30, 2009. Religion News Service photo by David Jolkovski. | Download/Purchase this photo
March 30, 2009
NEWS STORY
Easter hats fall victim to economic downturn
By Adelle M. Banks
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WASHINGTON -- Add this to the list of victims of economic downsizing: audacious and outrageous Easter hats. While some church ladies will still shell out considerable dough for a new hat, others say it's time to recycle or refurbish one from the closet. Adelle M. Banks reports in a 700-word story that includes photos.