Category: Local Grange News
Grange view cited in editorial regarding rural post offices
By NEMS Daily Journal The U.S. Postal Service announced this week it has canceled plans to close nearly 3,850 mostly rural post offices nationwide because of community and congressional pressure, but it said many of those facilities face drastically reduced service hours and minimal staffing. Several Northeast Mississippi post offices had been on the closure … Continue reading “Grange view cited in editorial regarding rural post offices”
National Grange president visits Slocum, sees bright future
By Arline A. Fleming | Special to the Independent NORTH KINGSTOWN — The President was in North Kingstown on Saturday giving a talk at the Slocum Grange hall. He came from Washington, D.C., but this President’s office is not in the White House, but next door to it, where from an 11-story building, Edward L. … Continue reading “National Grange president visits Slocum, sees bright future”
‘Grangers Wear Different Hats’ is theme of Stark Grange banquet
About 100 people attended the 59th annual Stark County Grange banquet held in the Paradise United Church of Christ in Louisville on April 25. The theme was “Grangers Wear Different Hats.” Pat Fallot gave the welcome. The presentation of the flags was given by Jenna and Megan McNeil of Lexington Grange and Eli Bosler of … Continue reading “‘Grangers Wear Different Hats’ is theme of Stark Grange banquet”
Grange gives reporter Public Service Award
By Ed Waters Jr. | News-Post Staff Ike Wilson, an 18-year veteran of The Frederick News-Post staff, was honored Thursday evening with the Public Service Award from the Frederick County Pomona Grange. “He does a wonderful job covering agriculture news,” said Donna Wiles, master of the Pomona Grange, in presenting a plaque to Wilson at … Continue reading “Grange gives reporter Public Service Award”
Home on the Grange
By Charlene Arsenault | Northborough Patch Northborough Grange closed in 2007. Christopher Szkutak, whose family had been involved with Northborough Grange since the 1940s, wants to bring it back to town. Szkutak is the gatekeeper and legislative director of the Massachusetts State Grange. “Northborough Grange has always been very active in the community,” said Szkutak. … Continue reading “Home on the Grange”
A lesson in self-defense at the Grange
By Betty Adams | Press Herald Taking a good swing with her cane, 95-year-old Bea Campbellton knocked a plastic knife out of the hand of Karen Jones. Minutes earlier, Campbellton had poked Jones in the stomach with the rubber-tipped end of the cane, and taken another swing, all at Jones’ request. “Did you play softball?” … Continue reading “A lesson in self-defense at the Grange”
Medicine Mountain Grange Marks 100
By Summer Crosby | St. Maries Gazette Record The first telephone line was constructed in 1877 and ran from Boston to Somerville, Mass. By the end of 1880, there were more than 47,000 telephones in the United States. The Medicine Mountain Grange, which turns 100 this year, owned and managed the original telephone line that … Continue reading “Medicine Mountain Grange Marks 100”
Harrison Grange Celebrates 70 Years
By Summer Crosby | St Maries Gazette Record To join the Harrison Grange, an individual was supposed to be at least 14 years old. Marian Jones was 13. “When my parents would attend, I would have to stay in the kitchen,” Ms. Jones said. “It was Pop Jones, who would eventually be my father-in-law, who … Continue reading “Harrison Grange Celebrates 70 Years”
Connecticut State Grange to host statewide Charity Tag Sales
It is often said that one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. On Saturday, April 28, the Connecticut State Grange hosts five Tag Sales in various locations across the state, with proceeds benefitting the American Liver Foundation. The five Tag Sales will be held from 9 AM to 2 PM, at the following locations: Meriden … Continue reading “Connecticut State Grange to host statewide Charity Tag Sales”
Sabbathday Day – Dictionary Project
By Steven Haycock | Sabbathday Lake Grange #365 New Gloucester, Maine – The Grange is proud to support The Dictionary Project through its Word for Thirds program. Through the tireless efforts of the Grange’s network of more than 300,000 volunteers, America’s oldest rural and agriculture organization has presented third grade students across the nation with more … Continue reading “Sabbathday Day – Dictionary Project”
Robert G. Waggoner, 1925-2012: Man detailed Grange in Lake Twp. history book
By Mark Zaborney | Toledo Blade Robert G. Waggoner, a mainstay of the Lake Grange who wrote about his unit of the fraternal organization for a history of Wood County’s Lake Township, died Sunday in Mercy St. Charles Hospital, Oregon. He was 86. He had heart and kidney problems. He experienced chest pains while at … Continue reading “Robert G. Waggoner, 1925-2012: Man detailed Grange in Lake Twp. history book”
National Master to visit Rainbow Valley Grange
RAINBOW – National Grange Master Ed Luttrell will visit three California Granges this month, including Rainbow Valley Grange #689, to address local members and answer questions about what’s going on at the National Grange. He will be accompanied by California State Grange Master Bob McFarland. The first stop will be on Feb. 9 at the … Continue reading “National Master to visit Rainbow Valley Grange”
Portsmouth Grange Offering Leadership Development for Community Projects
By Sanne Kure-Jensen What do you know about the Portsmouth Grange? Did you know granges offer leadership development for local community service projects within their theme of “American Values, Hometown Roots?” Granges also offer a legislative voice through grassroots advocacy. While Granges are non-partisan, they urge full participation in the American political process. Family is … Continue reading “Portsmouth Grange Offering Leadership Development for Community Projects”
Wolcott Grange Reorganized and Revitalized
By Terri Fassio, Connecticut State Grange Public Relations Monday, February 13, 2012 is a date that will go down in history for Wolcott Grange. It’s the date that began a new chapter in the community as the family-oriented group reorganized. It’s the date that the Connecticut State Grange reinstated their Charter. There was excitement in … Continue reading “Wolcott Grange Reorganized and Revitalized”
Southeast Third Graders Receive Dictionaries from Echo Grange
By Southeast Elementary School Mansfield’s local chapter of the National Grange has provided its yearly donation of dictionaries to Southeast Elementary School’s third graders. The Grange is proud to support The Dictionary Project through its Word for Thirds program. Through the tireless efforts of the Grange’s network of more than 300,000 volunteers, America’s oldest rural … Continue reading “Southeast Third Graders Receive Dictionaries from Echo Grange”
