Category: Local Grange News
Grangers Return to New Hampshire for First Time in 100 Years
BY CHARLENE M. SHUPP | LANCASTER FARMING MANCHESTER, N.H. — This year, Grangers recreated history, gathering in Manchester, N.H., for the first time in a century. More than 500 Grange members gathered at the Radisson Hotel last week for the 147th annual National Session. National Master Ed Luttrell talked about former National Master Oliver Wilson, … Continue reading “Grangers Return to New Hampshire for First Time in 100 Years”
Grange winter market: Farm fare always in season
BY FAIRFIELD CITIZEN The seasons may change, but some kind of fresh fare from farms is always in season. From pies to pillows and coffee to cloth coasters, the winter farm market Saturday at Greenfield Hill Grange offered the bounty of late fall and the coming holiday season. Also on offer from the gathering of … Continue reading “Grange winter market: Farm fare always in season”
Gospel bluegrass musicians play to save the Fulton Grange
BY DEBBIE WYGENT Fans of old-fashioned foot-tapping gospel bluegrass music packed Fulton Grange 66 in Fulton Township on Saturday night for a benefit concert which raised more than $1,700 for the grange. “It’s a very successful turnout for the southern end,” said Carole Huber, grange master. The concert by the Pell Brothers, Bluegrass and Truth … Continue reading “Gospel bluegrass musicians play to save the Fulton Grange”
Pair make a bald statement for charity
BY SARAH WATSON | DEWSBURY REPORTER A pair of friends made a bald statement when they shaved their heads for charity. Charlotte Akroyd and Claire Ivinson-Beveridge, of Heaton Grange, Hanging Heaton, shaved their hair off to raise money for Cancer Research UK at an event at the Woodman pub. The pair, who have known each … Continue reading “Pair make a bald statement for charity”
Words for Thirds: Tualco Grange celebrates 10th year of giving dictionaries to third grade kids
BY POLLY KEARY | MONROE MONITOR It’s Dictionary Day at Fryelands Elementary on Friday, and every kid in class is peering into a brand-new, bright yellow paperback as Leslie Wells explains how to use them. She talks about how to find words, but more than that, she directs them to the back of the book, … Continue reading “Words for Thirds: Tualco Grange celebrates 10th year of giving dictionaries to third grade kids”
Williamstown Grange presents service awards at dinner
BY EDWARD DAMON | NORTH ADAMS TRANSCRIPT WILLIAMSTOWN — Doris Anthony first joined The Grange when she was 14 years old. Now 102, she and others in the organization are anxious for her 90-year membership anniversary in two years. Anthony and several others received awards Wednesday night at a Williamstown Grange No. 366 ceremony. Roughly … Continue reading “Williamstown Grange presents service awards at dinner”
Jacinto Grange hosts ham dinner
BY SUSAN MEEKER | GLENN COUNTY TRANSCRIPT More than 400 people turned out for the Jacinto Grange’s ham dinner on Saturday. The 75th annual event was the largest fundraiser of the year for the oldest fraternal organization in Glenn County. “I come pretty much every year,” said Lee McCorkle of Glenn. “It’s a great event.” … Continue reading “Jacinto Grange hosts ham dinner”
Grange calendars available
BY THE LANDMARK The 2014 Holden Grange Community Calendar, listing community events on the monthly pages, is currently available to the public free of charge. Calendars can be picked up in the foyer of the Town Hall or from one of the advertisers: Baystate Hydraulics, Burnham Landscaping, Central Mass Oil, Computer Central, Dick’s Auto Body, … Continue reading “Grange calendars available”
Town looks at creating wi-fi ‘hot spot’ at Broad Brook Grange
BY JOHN SNYDER | THE COMMONS GUILFORD—The Selectboard said it is on the fence about whether to invest in a public Internet wireless “hotspot” at Broad Brook Grange, and are curious to know whether the Grange would be interested in hosting such a device. According to Town Administrator Katie Buckley, speaking at the Oct. 28 … Continue reading “Town looks at creating wi-fi ‘hot spot’ at Broad Brook Grange”
Priceless Memorabilia: Family finds trove of patriarch’s keepsakes
BY BRENDA MCCORKLE | THE DAILY NEWS Not all treasure found in a chest is gold. That’s what the women of the Timmreck family discovered when they examined the contents of a trunk owned by family patriarch, Eugene Smith. Inside were photos, writings and memorabilia that are priceless to the Kelso family. They are sharing the trove with the public during this year’s Veterans Day Program … Continue reading “Priceless Memorabilia: Family finds trove of patriarch’s keepsakes”
Tough times for Fulton Grange
By DEBBIE WYGENT | LANCASTER ONLINE Fulton Grange 66, the last grange with its own hall in Lancaster County, might soon be sold unless its members can find a way to keep open the historic building. A bit of help to keep the lights on and the taxes paid will come Saturday, Nov. 16, when … Continue reading “Tough times for Fulton Grange”
Wolcott Grange has a foal
BY ANDREW LARSON | REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN WOLCOTT — The Wolcott Grange, which was recognized in June for being the fastest-growing chapter in the state, is starting a Junior Grange. It will be the third Grange in Connecticut to have a junior component. The Wolcott Junior Grange is for children between the ages of 5 and 14. … Continue reading “Wolcott Grange has a foal”
Home on the Grange- Part Two
BY JOY HOLLOWELL | WABI TV There are 140 active granges in Maine. In October, some of the 5,000 members gathered for their annual state convention in Skowhegan. This was the 140th session of the Maine State Grange. As Joy Hollowell found out, this year’s president is making history. “I joined the grange when I … Continue reading “Home on the Grange- Part Two”
Home on the Grange- Part One
BY JOY HOLLOWELL | WABI TV At one time, grange halls in Maine were the center of the community. Farmers and their families gathered for weekly potluck suppers and other events. But granges have changed in recent years. These days, most grangers are gardeners not farmers. And while some granges continue to grow, others are … Continue reading “Home on the Grange- Part One”
Marking Grange values and hometown roots
BY CHARLENE M. SHUPP ESPENSHADE | LANCASTER FARMING STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Last week, Pennsylvania Grange members traveled to State College to chart a course for the coming year. It was the 141st convention for the state’s oldest agricultural fraternal organization. More than 300 Grangers gathered at the Ramada Inn for the three-day conference. Known … Continue reading “Marking Grange values and hometown roots”
