Category: Local Grange News
Who had the best chili, ‘chowda’ and apple dessert?
BY FOSTERS WATERBORO — The Waterborough Historical Society held its 5th Annual Chili, Chowda & Apple Dessert Contest on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Grange Hall, where judges and attendees enjoyed tasting more than 20 entries. The following were judges for the event: Gary Prokey, Rebecca Higgins, Anne Haskell, Nancy Brandt, Neil Haskell, Paula Nadeau, … Continue reading “Who had the best chili, ‘chowda’ and apple dessert?”
I-522: Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods – Sept. 18 at SJI Grange
BY SHARON KIVISTO San Juan Island Grange #966 2013 Fall Lecture Series begins with a program on I-522: Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7 pm, preceded by a potluck at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Former San Juan Island … Continue reading “I-522: Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods – Sept. 18 at SJI Grange”
Easton storytellers can make ‘These Walls’ talk
BY PAULA VOGLER | ENTERPRISE NEWS EASTON — After staring at the Grange Hall many nights when her day at Mary’s Music Studio in Easton was finished, Mary Parker mused to her daughter, Amy Macmannis, once that the building must have some interesting stories behind it. “We thought wouldn’t it be a great idea if … Continue reading “Easton storytellers can make ‘These Walls’ talk”
Annual Grange Agricultural Fair to be held Sept. 21
BY STAFF REPORTS | NORWICH BULLETIN Dayville, Conn. — The annual Grange Agricultural Fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Killingly Grange, Route 101 and Dog Hill Road, Dayville. Participants may submit entries for contests from 12 to 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at the grange. Contests include homegrown … Continue reading “Annual Grange Agricultural Fair to be held Sept. 21”
St. Joseph County Grange Fair: Kids’ Day packed with attractions
BY ROSALIE CURRIER | STURGIS JOURNAL Centreville — Class was not in session Monday in St. Joseph County. It was “fair day” on the school calendar and “Kids’ Day” on the St. Joseph County Grange Fair schedule. The weather cooperated with those plans. By afternoon, the temperature was in the 60s and the sun was … Continue reading “St. Joseph County Grange Fair: Kids’ Day packed with attractions”
Ross Grange Plans Program On Hawaii For Upcoming Meeting
BY THE POST-JOURNAL The charter of Ross Grange was draped in memory of Alice Barmore at their Sept. 9 meeting. Committee to write a resolution of respect is Vera Jones, Opal Sprague and Leona Peterson. Scholarship applications have been received from the Community Foundation. The committee of Mary Jane Griffith, Elaine Melquist and Betty Wakefield … Continue reading “Ross Grange Plans Program On Hawaii For Upcoming Meeting”
Local Service Organization Turns 100 Years Old
BY COURTNEY WHEATON | WHIZ NEWS A local service based organization turned 100 years old on Sunday and the community came out to celebrate. The members of Timber Run Grange #1898 snacked on refreshments while sharing Grange history and memorabilia with current members, local officials and and the public. “It was founded in 1876,” said … Continue reading “Local Service Organization Turns 100 Years Old”
Greenfield Hill Grange: Nurturing agrarian roots in new era of ‘sustainability’
BY MEG BARONE | FAIRFIELD CITIZEN The Greenfield Hill section of town was still largely agricultural in the mid 1950s when Jim Golias rode his bicycle from his family home in Southport to the annual Grange Fair in a hall at 1873 Hillside Road. “It was a very large fair back then and very agricultural. … Continue reading “Greenfield Hill Grange: Nurturing agrarian roots in new era of ‘sustainability’”
Fire department recognized by grange
BY C.R. NELSON | OBSERVER-REPORTER GRAYSVILLE – “Thank a volunteer firefighter today,” the faux million-dollar bills read. Harveys Aleppo Grange master Mary Jane Kent was beaming as she passed them out to members of Graysville Volunteer Fire Company No. 16 Monday. It was Recognition Night at the grange on Route 21 near Graysville and the … Continue reading “Fire department recognized by grange”
Fire damages Grange Hall
BY SANTA MARIA TIMES The cause of a Thursday morning fire that charred a key community facility in Los Olivos is currently under investigation. Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to the blaze, at the Grange Hall, 2375 Alamo Pintado, at 9:15 a.m., with at least three engines and a battalion chief. They had the fire … Continue reading “Fire damages Grange Hall”
Grange Fair Offers Fun, Signals Organization’s Momentum
BY JOHN FITTS | SIMSBURY PATCH While some Granges have struggled to survive changing times and a hectic modern culture, a local chapter has redoubled its efforts to support area agriculture, attract younger members and bolster its community service efforts. Simsbury Grange 197’s efforts have included launching a junior grange, working more on community service, supporting farmers and making … Continue reading “Grange Fair Offers Fun, Signals Organization’s Momentum”
Rome Grange seeking donations for new septic system
BY DEAN KAHN — THE BELLINGHAM HERALD Rome Grange is seeking community donations to help cover the cost of replacing its old septic system. So far, about $11,000 has been raised for the $50,000 project. Located at 2821 Mount Baker Highway, the grange has been operating for 105 years. Programs include student scholarships, monthly pancake … Continue reading “Rome Grange seeking donations for new septic system”
Firefighters Investigating Blaze at Los Olivos Grange Hall
BY LARA COOPER | NOOZHAWK A call came in at 9:15 a.m. reporting the blaze at the Grange Hall at 2375 Alamo Pintado, according to Capt. David Sadecki. It was brought under control at about 9:45 a.m., Sadecki said. The fire was contained to the rear portion of the building, in the kitchen area, Sadecki said. … Continue reading “Firefighters Investigating Blaze at Los Olivos Grange Hall”
Cornucopia of Wines Saturday at Grange hall
BY KAY CHAMBERLAIN | SKAMOKAWA NEWS TOASTY–As this week begins, it’s feeling pretty toasty around our area with temps in the 80’s, so those who had weekend plans wound up with plenty of sunshine. This was a big difference from parts of last week, where we had thunder and lightning and raindrops the size of … Continue reading “Cornucopia of Wines Saturday at Grange hall”
Grange installs two officers
BY THREE RIVERS COMMERCIAL NEWS CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph/Cass/Kalamazoo Grange #4 met at the Centreville Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 7. Seventeen members and two guests were present. Master Robert Brown installed two officers, Kevin Young, Treasurer; Keith Bower, Executive Committee. Virginia Buel, Deaf Activities Director, summarized a letter sent to her by the State Grange … Continue reading “Grange installs two officers”
