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Pennsylvania Grange News February/March 2016 Honoring Grangers
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PennsylvaniaGrange News
February/March 2016
Honoring Grangers
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Cover Photo Credit: Brian Ebersole
Community Grange #1767Perry County
From the President
Table of Contents
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Membership Contest
Grangers Helping Others
Honoring Grangers
Scenes from the Farm Show
Benefits of Being a Granger
The Pennsylvania State Grange and the National Grange offer numerous benefits
and savings programs to their members. In each issue of PA Grange News we are going to
highlight one or more of these benefits. As you make your travel and vacation
plans for the coming year, remember these important discount programs.
Grange members save 20% at over 4,000 Comfort Inns, Comfort Suites, Quality Inns, Sleep Inns, Clarion
Hotels, MainStay Suites, EconoLodge, and Rodeway Inn hotels worldwide. To make reservations please call 1-800-258-2847 or visit www.choicehotels.com and provide the National Grange ID code number 00211660.
As a Grange member, you will receive discounted rates as well as other promotional offers such as a one
class car upgrade, $10 off a weekly rental or $15 off a weekend rental.Please call 888-447-2643 ext 107 to request your free
Hertz Member Savings Cards. To make reservations, please visit the hertz website, www.hertz.com or call 800-654-2200. The Grange CDP# is 1516203.
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Elizabeth DowneyPA State Grange [email protected]
From the President’s
Desk
Welcome to another New Year! While I’ve never made resolutions for a new year, I find myself contemplating health as we begin 2016. Sure, I’d like to get rid of forty pounds, and while I continue to work on that, let’s look at some realistic health goals.The Bible instructs us to take care of our bodies, I
interpret that to mean from head to toe and everything in between. January is National Eye Exam month; check to see when you had your last eye exam and make an appointment if it’s been over a year. God blessed us with eyesight to see his marvelous creations, it’s important we take care of our eyes. Don’t have vision insurance? The State Grange offers great coverage and rates; call Sandy at the State Office to learn more. When was your last complete physical exam? What about the dentist or other specialist? At our Farm Show Legislative Meeting, PA Physician
General, Dr. Rachel Levine, presented information on immunizations. If you did not get your annual flu vaccine, go now, it’s not too late! Have you had the pneumonia vaccine, a tetanus booster and are your kids vaccinated? Dr. Levine also talked about the necessity of adults having an updated whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination. With the arrival of our seventh great grandchild, daughter and RN, Susan, suggested the adults in our family get this vaccine. Make sure all your children keep updated with vaccinations. If you ever had shingles, you know how painful it is. Now there is a vaccine (Zoster) for that as well. Go to www.immunize.org for more information on vaccinations.Dr. Levine also discussed the extremely critical
issue of heroin and opioid addiction and overdoses. This is the number one cause of accidental death in Pennsylvania and a growing medical crisis across the county. Every single one of us has been or will be affected by this problem. Let’s get our heads out of the sand and acknowledge it. EVERY home should have Narcan (Naloxone) and training on its use to save lives in the event of an overdose.Mental health should be given equal importance
and consideration when determing our health goals for the coming year. Many people want to hide this health topic under the rug, but it’s too important and affects too many families. SAD — seasonal affective disorder — affects many people this time of year, with the cold weather and extended darkness. SAD can be very serious and is a leading cause of suicides. If you or someone you know might suffer from SAD, please seek help from your primary care physician (PCP)or a mental health specialist.And to keep all this health information organized,
consider keeping a sheet of medical information for each family member. Include immunizations, allergies, important surgical procedures, medications, insurance and your PCP. This kind of information is especially useful when travelling.The Good Lord gave us only one body to last our
lifetime; take care of it so you can do good Grange work in 2016! May God bless each of you with a prosperous New Year and good health!
Mid-Atlantic Lecturer's Conference
May 13-15, 2016Hosted by Ohio
Registration forms will be included in the annual Lecturer's mailing. This conference is for any Grange
member who wishes to attend. Please consider assisting your
Lecturers/Program Directors with the cost of attending.
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“As we enclose you within a circle of friendship, so does the Grange pledge to you pure friendship, enduring through life.”
- From the New Member Welcoming Ceremony
Welcome New Grange MembersBaileyville #1991, Centre Co.
Joshua Butler
Big Knob #2008, Beaver Co.Kaitlyn DanielKaylee Dean
Jacob DiCenzoHailey DiCenzo
David EisenbrownSara Graziani
Alyssa GrunnagleDamian Grunnagle
Evan LarrickJordon LeonbergHannah LeonbergJarrod LeonbergMia Leonberg
Big Knob #2008, Beaver Co. (cont’d.)Allison MuellerTyler McCoyJacob MilesRonald MilesShelby ValesTaylor WrightNoah YeckJosh YeckSarah Yeck
Landen YoungTrenton YoungLandon Zeiber
Carmichaels #1389, Greene Co.Beverly SondenKaren Taylor
Richland #1413, Venango Co.Vicky OstensonJames Runninger
Union City #89, Erie Co.Nancy BurnettKayla HoffmanTeresa Reitano
Steve Waldmann
Victor #159, Centre Co.Barbara PoormanScott Dreibelbis
Virginville #1832, Berks Co.Rebecca Zinn
D OY O U
N E E DV I S I O N
I N S U R A N C EThe open enrollment period for Vision Insurance through the State Grange is June 1 - June 30 each year. If you
wish to change the insurance plan you currently have or you would like to apply
for insurance, it must be submitted in writing using an Enrollment Change Form.
The form is available on our website or by contacting the State Grange office.
Please call Sandy Herman, 800-552-3865, if you have questions or need additional
information. Change forms must be postmarked by June 30, 2016.
Government Relations Update
The PA State Grange is currently accepting appllications for a part-time government
relations director. The position reports directly to the president and is the primary legislative
representative for the PA State Grange.
A full job description is available at www.pagrange.org.
The Grange has contracted with Vince Phillips, president of Phillips Associates, to fill in as
our interim government relations director until someone is hired.
Vince has extensive lobbying experience and works with numerous agriculture organiazations in Central PA. We’re glad to have Vince working
on our behalf in Harrisburg.
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The PA State Grange Youth and Young Adults Committee is busy working on plans for the coming year! Details on all our events will be in PA Grange News, on the State Grange website and our Facebook page: Pennsylvania State Grange Youth and Young Adults. Watch for these upcoming events: * Youth/Junior Lock-In * Grange Invasions * Eastern Regional Youth Conference, 8-10 April in Atlantic City, NJ * Youth Camp * And other exciting events.
If you have any ideas, questions or want more information, please contact Ellen Wadsworth, Youth Director at: [email protected] or 417-967-6474.
YOUTH NEWS
PA STATE GRANGE SCHOLARSHIPSThe Pennsylvania State Grange is now accepting applications for the following scholarships:
• PA State Grange Foundation - available to any Granger in good standing entering their Junior or Senior year at any institute of higher learning studying any subject.
• Rhone Scholarship - eligible candidates must be pursuing a degree in agriculture or human development and family services at Penn State and be a Grange member in good standing.
• Deaf Interpreter Scholarship - applicants must be a Grange member in good standing and enrolled in a credible program leading to certification as an interpreter for the deaf.
• Santee Student Loans - interest free loans available to Grange members and their children.
Additional information and applications are available at www.pagrange.org or by calling the State Grange office at 800-552-3865.
Deadline: Applications MUST be postmarked by May 1, 2016.
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In October 2014, during her senior year at Pine Grove Area High School, Michelle was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She received treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation, at Hershey Children’s Hospital. During her stays, she recognized the importance of many charities that support patients of the hospitals. Michelle, the eighteen year-old daughter of Donald and Brenda
Lengel, is a lifetime member of Virginville Grange #1382 in Berks County. With Michelle on the road to remission by the middle of summer,
the idea of Virginville Grange fundraising for her had surfaced. The Community Service Committee of Virginville Grange approached Michelle and her family about holding their annual Fall Benefit Bingo in her honor to benefit the charities that supported her through her journey to cure her Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Michelle accepted and as they say — “The rest is history.” The Promotion Committee of Virginville Grange stepped up and the Benefit Bonanza idea was born. Festivities of the Benefit Bonanza included a raffle boasting 78 prizes and selling more than 5,000 tickets, a sold-
out bingo event with 165 players, and a benefit night/dance/hoedown with 250 supporters attending. Michelle came home from college and greeted everyone who participated in the bingo event and benefit night. At the benefit night, an inspirational greeting from Michelle received a standing ovation “It is truly the dedicated Grangers, generous local businesses, and thoughtful individuals working together that made this such a success,” remarked Elaine N. Miller, Secretary of Virginville Grange, “We can all accomplish so much more when we work as one.”As part of the Christmas program festivities held Wednesday, December 16, 2015, Virginville Grange presented a
check for $25,000, for distribution to local charities, to Michelle and her parents. Michelle told members present, “The outpouring of support has been amazing and has spiraled beyond my wildest dreams. This donation is going to provide immediate assistance to pediatric patients just like myself. Words can’t express the level of appreciation and gratitude that I feel right now.”The first week of the new year may have
been cold and blustery, but Michelle warmed the hearts of many by hand-delivering the following donations: $16,000 to Four Diamonds Fund, $7,500 to Make-A-Wish Foundation, and $1,500 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania. “It was a humbling, yet rewarding day for me and my family,” expressed Michelle.
Virginville #1832
Benefit Bonanza!
Grangers Helping Others
Left to Right: Richard R. Kieffer, Virginville promotion committee co-chair; Brenda E. Lengel; Lee W.
Gougler, Virginville community service committee chair; Michelle B. Lengel; Henry L. Seidel, Virginville
treasurer; Donald D. Lengel; Elaine N. Miller, Virginville promotion committee co-chair
In early November 2014, Virginville Grange members kick started their support
for a fellow Grange member battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma by posting this
photograph on Michelle’s Facebook Support Page.
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Growing a community Grange is not necessarily an easy or particularly gratifying task. At best, results can be slow but hopefully reasonable. A Korean fable summarizes what may result when offering humanitarian help to people without verified needs.
Once upon a time a monkey and a fish were caught up in a great flood. The monkey, while agile and experienced, had the good fortune to scramble up a tree to safety. As he looked
down into the raging waters he saw a fish struggling against the swift current. Filled with a humanitarian desire to help his less fortunate fellow, he reached down and scooped the fish from the water. To the monkey’s surprise, the fish was not very grateful for the aid.To grow the Grange in communities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it is necessary that “felt” needs
of the people are identified and properly addressed through Grange member efforts. What may appear to Grange members to be a dire need by certain segments of society, and efforts are made to offer assistance, may result in ungrateful feelings. The Grange should not “monkey” around trying to be a good samaritan based on “fishy” opinions. The intended benefactors may not be grateful for the assistance. Before Grange members make decisions to support beneficial community projects, the needs must first be
documented and verified by involving community leaders and the people to develop a plan that focuses on “helping themselves.” There is a 2000-year old Chinese poem that best describes how this point can be achieved:
No matter what phase a community’s economic development may be at, its people have their pride, dignity and integrity. People’s perceived lifestyles often have a powerless or bleak destiny. Grange members who help people help themselves generally results in solving needy issues far beyond planned expectations.Patrons, go ye into the world of your local communities to identify needs and help people help themselves. Don’t
fret about the pay! No pay is worth the joy of hearing proud people in your communities say, “We have done it ourselves.”
Stony Point Grange #1694 members, (left to right) Ken Ammann, Kathy Ammann, and Sherry Bortz, stand in front of the 400 grocery bags they helped pack for holiday distribution by a local food pantry to those in need.
Stony Point #1694
Grangers Helping Others
Go Ye Into Your Community & Serve
By: Dr. James Diamond, Plumsteadville #1738
When their task is accomplishedAnd their work is doneThe people will remark“We have done it ourselves.”
To the peopleLearn from them, love themStart with what they knowBuild on what they haveBut of the best leaders
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Scenes fromthe 2016
Farm Show
Dr. Levine, PA State
Physician General
PA State Grange Royalty at the Blue Ribbon Reception
Volunteers in the Grange Booth
The Prize Wheel!
Vince Phillips, interim Government Relations Director, presenting to attendees at the Farm Show meeting.
The Reyburn children visiting the Grange Booth
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2015-16 Grange Membership Recruitment Programs
The PA State Grange is giving away THREE $1000 GRANTs to the Granges that Recruit the Most New Members.
Program Guidelines:1. The winning Granges will have the highest “percentage increase of new members” between July 1 (beginning of
the 3rd quarter) and June 30 (end of the 2nd quarter). For Example, the 2015-16 contest includes membership recruitment from July 1 2015 — June 30 2016.
2. Initial membership count for each Grange will be based on the ending membership numbers reported on their 2015 2nd quarter report.
3. One $1000 grant will be awarded to the top recruiting Grange in each of the following membership catagories: a. 20 or less members b. 21 - 49 members c. 50 or more members4. Winning Granges will be identified after 2nd quarter reports of the community Granges are received by the State
Office. Winners will be announced at State Session. 5. To take advantage of any media, event, and photo opportunities, the PR/Membership Director of the PA State Grange
should be informed if the funds are being used for a specific project or event.
Stacy Bruker, PR & Membership Director of the PA State Grange, is available to help YOUR GRANGE RECRUIT NEW
MEMBERS! She can present a
program to get MEMBERS excited and prepared to
GET ONE!
In addition to the $1000 Grant for your Grange, individuals can earn the following membership awards.
Recruit 13 NEW Members - earn a LIMITED EDITION Grange watch AND $50 cash
Recruit 7 - 12 NEW Members - earn a LIMITED EDITION Grange watch and be entered into a drawing for one of FIVE $50 cash prizes (one entry for each member recruited)
Recruit just one new member and be entered into a drawing for one of FIVE $50 cash prizes (one entry for each member recruited)
(Contest dates are the same as the Grange Grant program above. Recruitment report forms are due to the State Office by August 31. The form will be available on the Grange website, www.pagrange.org, or by contacting the State Grange Office.)
Each One Get One
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Chaplain’s Corner
Jennifer NaussPA State Grange Chaplain
In
Memoriam
Harold CotnerCalifornia #941
Montour Co.
Alice DenisonForkston #1153Wyoming Co.
Shirley DreibelbisVirginville #1832
Berks Co.
Margaret GoodwinForkston #1153Wyoming Co.
Joyce KotzenValley #1184Montour Co.
LeLa SmithBeech Flats #336
Bradford Co.
Greetings from South Central PA! I hope you and your families had a joyous Christmas season and a happy, healthy start to 2016.Our world today is full of turmoil — full of trials
and tribulations for each of us as individuals, for our communities, our nation and our world. Rarely a day goes by without hearing of tragic events happening in our local or global communities. Now, more than ever, our differences divide us and often prevent us from working together to find solutions to the world’s many problems. It is difficult not to feel demoralized and frustrated
at times about the state of our world. However, in our times of worry and fear, we should remember that God has not abandoned us. Isaiah 41:10 reminds us, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”In John 14:27, Jesus told His disciples, “Peace I leave
with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” In John 16:33, Jesus again told His disciples, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Even in the bleakest of times, the light of hope shines.
We should look for God’s blessings in our lives. As a well-known hymn reminds us, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.” God has blessed us with many gifts — our families, our friends, our health —and many small gifts we often take for granted. So, even in times of despair and distress, always
remember that God is with us and will take care of us. Deuteronomy 13:6 tells us, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
We have a significant inventory from the recent sale of Grange buildings that we want to offer to other Granges.
Items include: furniture, kitchen acessories, regalia, song books and much more.
Contact the State Office for a complete list of items. Items are located throughout the State and you/your Grange will need to make arrangements for pick up.
Jean WagonerChippewa #1592
Beaver Co.
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William DavisFebruary 28, 1925Carmichaels #1389
Greene Co.
Dr. Donald GoetschDecember 27, 1923
Mt. Nebo #1872Allegheny Co.
Frances SonesMarch 6, 1920Canusargo #27Lycoming Co.
Betty UlreichFebruary 8
Burgettstown #1502Washington Co.
Adam WambachJanuary 13, 1920
Sanatoga #25Montgomery Co.
Happy
BirthdayIt's great to celebrate the birth of our Lord, but greater
still is the realization that He is born every day within the temple of our heart and lives with us eternally.As we start this New Year and consider resolutions to
make, let us keep this thought at the center of our life and think how we can live it every day. I found the following
information on New Year’s Resolutions and think it would give us all something to think about when making a resolution.Make New Year's goals.
Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your
part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come. Goals give us direction. They put a powerful force into
play on a universal, conscious, and subconscious level. Goals give our lives direction.What would you like to have happen in your life this
year? What would you like to accomplish? What good would you like to attract into your life? What particular areas of growth would you like to have happen to you? What blocks, or character defects, would you like to have removed?What would you like to attain? Little things and big
things? Where would you like to go? What would you like to have happen in friendship and love? What would you like to have happen in your family life?What problems would you like to see solved? What
decisions would you like to make? What would you like to happen in your career?Write it down. Take a piece of paper, a few hours of
your time, and write it all down - as an affirmation of you, your life, and your ability to choose. Then let it go.
The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” — Melody Beattie
New Year New Goals
Debbie CampbellPA State Grange
Secretary
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Last winter, Jason needed to make a “quick” repair to the barn roof. Thinking it would be quick and he’d be careful, he grabbed a ladder and set about tackling his project. The last thing he remembers is the ladder giving way. After a trip to the ER and two broken bones, he realizes he is lucky things weren’t worse. Simply thinking he’d be careful wasn’t enough. Now, he’s committed to making sure he has a plan in place for preventing falls. Learn from Jason. Think about the job being done and make a safety plan. Here are some tips to prevent falls.
• Itwilloftenbesafertouseaplatformonaforklifttruckoratowerscaffoldthanaladder.Laddersshouldonlybe used when there is no safer way of doing the job.
•Neverusemakeshiftalternativestoladderssuchasbuckets,boxes,orpallets.•Whenusingaladder,makesureitisingoodconditionandtallenoughforthejob.Ensuretheladderistied
or footed. Never set up a ladder on uneven ground. •Checkthelocationofroof-lightsbeforecrossingaroofandplanapathtoavoidthem.Aroof-lightwon’thold
a person’s weight. •Checkforcorrosionofthesheetsonacorrugatedironrooffrombelowandabove.•Checkthatmossoraccumulateddirthasn’tmadearoofslipperybeforewalkingonthesurface.
If an accident happens, do you have disability insurance for yourself or injured workers? The Pennsylvania State Grange endorses Gunn-Mowery for members’ insurance needs. The professionals at Gunn-Mowery will work with you to find the right disability insurance. They can also help find the best options to protect your home, auto, farm, business, Grange hall and more. In addition, Gunn-Mowery provides medical coverage for groups as well as life, long-term care, and Medicare Supplement for individuals.For more information and to receive a no-obligation quote for your Grange or personal insurance needs, call Linda
Willis or Dave Schlosberg at (800) 840-1243.
Preventing Falls on the Farm
Have YOU Considered Serving as a State Officer?
Officers of the PA State Grange are the leaders of the organiazation. They play a major role in the
planning and implementation of the programs of the State Grange. Everything from membership
recruitment programs to events and summer camps. At our Annual Session in October we will be electing a full slate
of officers. If you would like to know more about the duties and resposibilities of each officer, visit www.pagrange.org or
contact the State Office for the full listing.
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program. The "+" part of the program is that you don't have to stop at 1, it is just the starting point.By using the Junior Grange 1+ Program, any Subordinate/
Community Grange, anyplace in the Nation, can start with a single Junior Grange-age child and build a Junior Grange program from there. The process to start a Junior Grange 1+ Program is easy.The Junior Granger completes an application, submits it to
a Community/Subordinate Grange, and receives the Junior Grange Obligation from the Subordinate President.At that point, the Junior member may participate in any and
all of the age-appropriate contests and activities open to them.As your Junior membership grows, make plans to charter a
full Junior Grange in the future. All Junior Grange 1+ members will automatically become members in the newly chartered Junior Grange.So don’t wait for 13 kids to show up at your door, start today
with that one kid and before you know it, you’ll have enough for a Junior Grange!
I want all Grange Members to know that you do NOT have to have a chartered Jr Grange in order to have Juniors in your Grange! (That almost sounds like a tongue twister). Below is a section from the National Jr. Grange website explaining the 1+ JG Program that was adopted at National Session a few years ago. I heard many times during my first year as your State Director that, “We don’t have a Junior Grange, so we can’t have Juniors”. PLEASE take the time to read the info and ASK me questions on how you can provide a great location for the young people in your community (maybe even your own grandchildren, nieces & nephews etc.) to enjoy and participate in Community Service projects, contests, and State-wide events!
WHAT IS THE 1+ JUNIOR GRANGE PROGRAM?At the 147th Annual Session of the National Grange, in
Manchester New Hampshire, the delegates adopted changes to requirements for Junior Grange membership which allows for individual Junior Grange membership in any Subordinate/Community Grange. This means any Subordinate/Community Grange can have a Junior Grange Program with as little as one child age 5 to 14 years of age. That is the "1" part of the
Attention ALL GRANGERS
Secretaries Source
Sandy HermanPA State Grange Office Manager
A NEW YEAR
Happy New Year! With the start of 2016 comes the beginning of mailings
from the State Office and Departments. With your role as Secretary comes the vital task of distributing information. During January we will be mailing the Family Activities Packet (including tickets to the Subordinate Granges) and the 2016 Quarterly Dues Packet to you. Please pass the Family Activities (FA) packet to your FA Director.Please note that the new rates for Lifetime Membership
are in effect as of January 1, 2016. There is no change to
the deduction for Lifetime Memberships on the 2016 Quarterly Report. The Youth deduction has decreased by $.50 to $7.50. This is the result of Delegate action at the 2015 State Session where the Delegates voted to increase Youth Dues from $12 to $14. We are also trying to collect more data on new
members (including email addresses) so you will notice some changes to the Member Update Form. Whenever possible, please also include a copy of the original application. Don’t forget about the State and National Membership Contests! It is up to you to report the recruiting efforts of your members!As always, please know that we are here to be a resource
for you! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! Here’s to a successful 2016 for all our Granges!
Have you heard about the 1+ Junior Grange Program?Lurae Benzio, PA State Grange Junior Director
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The members of Goshen Grange #121 recently hosted an Open House to honor their new dignitary — newly elected National Grange President/Master Betsy Huber. Sister Huber was elected and took over as Master of the National Grange at the National Grange Session in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 13, 2015. Her home Grange, Goshen Grange #121 in West Chester,
Chester County, wanted to demonstrate how proud they are of Sister Huber. She has been a member of Goshen Grange since she was 5 years old. Almost 100 guestsfrom across the region made the trek to West Chester to congratulate Sister Huber. There were many Grangers from Pennsylvania as well as New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia. Relatives, personal friends, and local elected officials also stopped by to congratulate Sister Huber. The guests were treated to finger foods, punch and a beautiful cake depicting an agricultural theme. Congratulations Sister Huber! We are all so very proud of you!
Huber Honored by Goshen Grange
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PA State Grange President, Beth Downey (pictured left), recently attended the annual Christmas party at Plumsteadville Grange #1738 in Bucks County to present the Friend of the Grange Award to Dr. James (pictured right) and Betty Diamond. With the recent passing of Betty, it was a bittersweet moment. The Diamonds were recipients of this award in recognition of their extensive work with the Grange, Penn State Cooperative Extension, the Peace Corps, his professorship at Deleware Valley University and numerous contributions to many other organizations. Dr. Diamond has written many books on both scientific research and memories of the their work in Africa and other travel experiences.
Diamonds Named Friends of the Grange
Granges Honor Their OwnElizabethtown Area Grange #2076 recently
honored Sara Shank (pictured left) with thier Granger of the Year Award. “Sara’s service to Elizabethtown Grange has been invaluable over the years,” said Grange president Matt
Espenshade. The presentation was made during their annual Holiday party in December. The Elizabethtown Junior Grangers were also
recognized for their community service work.
Windfall Grange #257 recently honored Grangers for their years of service. Pictured left to right: Larry Fleming (50 years), Kathy Fleming (50 years), Beth Downey
(Grange President), Clif Fleming (25 years), Elwin Fleming (25 years),
Robert Storch (50 years - Beech Flats #336), Ellen Foust (65 years).
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