Category: Local Grange News
Newton woman to star on NBC’s ‘Little Big Shots: Forever Young’
An 88-year-old Newton woman known for her chicken-calling, spunki-ness and style will be featured on the small screen Wednesday night during NBC’s “Little Big Shots: Forever Young.” Bonnie Swalwell Eilert, a Baxter native and a 1947 Newton High School graduate, went on one of her biggest adventures yet this past spring — she traveled to … Continue reading “Newton woman to star on NBC’s ‘Little Big Shots: Forever Young’”
Ag Groups Petition for National Milk Hearing
At a recent conference in Tunkhannock sponsored by Progressive Agriculture Organization (Pro-Ag), we announced that several farm organizations, milk cooperatives, and county commissioners have petitioned the USDA in Washington DC asking for a national milk hearing for all dairy farmers. The petition clearly asks the Department of Agriculture to conduct milk hearings that would allow the … Continue reading “Ag Groups Petition for National Milk Hearing”
In South Pomfret, an Old Grange Becomes a New Theater
A new state-of-the-art 90-seat theater is slated to open in August with the ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival featuring four musicals that will showcase both local and New York talent. The theater will be housed in the former Teago Grange Hall that is being extensively renovated while retaining much of its original historic charm. The theatre … Continue reading “In South Pomfret, an Old Grange Becomes a New Theater”
The National Grange celebrates 150 years of agriculture representation
Laurie Barnhart, the NC Grange legislative director, and Jennie Gentry, NC Grange youth director, speak about the importance of agriculture in NC and across the country. Web editor: Hannah Webster CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INTERVIEW
Hopewell Grange honored the Sacred Heart-Griffin High School football team and boosters
Hopewell Grange honored the Sacred Heart-Griffin High School football team and boosters from Springfield, Illinois as the winner of their non-member community service winner this year. On Nov. 17, a deadly tornado devastated the town of Washington, Illinois. While several players and their families “lost everything” and more than fifteen Washington football players lost their … Continue reading “Hopewell Grange honored the Sacred Heart-Griffin High School football team and boosters”
The New England Grange Building was host to Grange members and dignitaries during the “Big E” in West Springfield, MA.
“USDA Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Elvis Cordova paid a visit to the New England Grange Building during the Eastern States Exposition in September. Referred to as the big “White House”, the Grange Building plays an important role in the Big E’s agricultural heritage. It was built through the cooperation of the six New England … Continue reading “The New England Grange Building was host to Grange members and dignitaries during the “Big E” in West Springfield, MA.”
County farmers question new agricultural regulations, changes
BY JEN BONDESON | FREDERICK NEWS POST Frederick County farmers told federal, state and local elected officials Saturday that they can’t take any more regulations. About 100 farmers and agriculture leaders attended the Annual Legislative Day for agriculture, hosted by the Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation District, Frederick County Farm Bureau, and Frederick County Pomona Grange … Continue reading “County farmers question new agricultural regulations, changes”
Soup Bowl feeds about 75 people
BY SUSAN MEEKER | GLENN COUNTY TRANSCRIPT The day before Super Bowl XLVIII was officially known as “No Cook Saturday” in Orland. The Victory in Christ Community Church hosted its fourth annual Soup Bowl, feeding about 75 people lunch at no charge. The Soup Bowl was held in the basement of the Grange Hall. “The … Continue reading “Soup Bowl feeds about 75 people”
Washington-Yamhill Pomona Junior Grange helps food bank, seeks more members
BY CINDY HUDSON | OREGONLIVE The new Junior Grange members of Washington-Yamhill Pomona Grange #2 are off to a productive start after forming as a group last fall. Rosalea Peters, who chairs the program, said the group recently held a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank, raising more than $200 by selling home-baked treats. “These … Continue reading “Washington-Yamhill Pomona Junior Grange helps food bank, seeks more members”
Greenwood High School FFA, Perry Valley Grange will hold ‘Hunger Event’
BY DEB KINER | PENN LIVE The Greenwood High School FFA will partner with the Perry Valley Grange at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 to host a “Hunger Event” at the grange in Millerstown, Perry County. Snow date is Feb. 1 When guests arrive, they will be seated at random. They will be assigned to a … Continue reading “Greenwood High School FFA, Perry Valley Grange will hold ‘Hunger Event’”
York County Grange volunteers serving milkshakes since 1954
BY CANDY WOODALL | YORKDISPATCH.COM Chocolate or vanilla? It’s one of the most important choices made every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Long lines snake through the food court of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg as customers line up to buy one of the most famous offerings at the … Continue reading “York County Grange volunteers serving milkshakes since 1954”
Grange just keeps going
BY THE DISPATCH Grange is a fraternal organization that was started in 1867 after the Civil War as an advocacy group for farmers who were concerned about the prices of their produce. Fast-forward to 2013. Besides agricultural interests, Grange is playing a role in communities in a variety of ways. Just ask the members of … Continue reading “Grange just keeps going”
South Middleborough Grange observes 100th anniversary
BY MIDDLEBORO GAZETTE MIDDLEBORO — Members of the South Middleboro Grange #337 observed the organization’s 100th anniversary during two events held earlier this month. South Middleboro Grange was organized on December 6, 1913. The records of the secretary read as follows: December 6, 1913 “A new grange was instituted by Deputy William T. Herrick in … Continue reading “South Middleborough Grange observes 100th anniversary”
Local Granges find balance in tradition, progressive thinking
BY AMY CHAPMAN “We have a habit of keeping an eye on people who have had a hard time.” That’s how Richard Felt sums up the work of Franklin Grange #124 in Bryant Pond. Like the other Granges in the area—Alder River #145 in East Bethel and Pleasant Valley #136 in West Bethel—Franklin Grange organizes … Continue reading “Local Granges find balance in tradition, progressive thinking”
Burns Grange hands out 10,000th dictionary in Words for Thirds program
BY ARGUS PRESS BYRON — The Burns Grange No. 160’s Words for Thirds project came full circle this week. The group has been giving away dictionaries to third-graders for 11 years. The program started in the Byron and Durand school districts, eventually expanding to include all third-graders in Shiawassee County.
