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OHIO STATEGRANGE

OFFICERSMaster: Viola Wayne, FredericktownOverseer: Gary Brumbaugh, DefianceLecturer: Dorothy Eckert, MansfieldSteward: Jim Russell, ReynoldsburgAssistant Steward: Mark Naylor,

SardiniaLady Assistant Steward: Joyce Ann

Blosser, LancasterChaplain: Richard Mahoney,

East SpartaTreasurer: Edythe Walter, WoodvilleSecretary: Cheryl Prost, ShreveGatekeeper: Neil Vonderhuevel,

DeGraffCeres: Lisa Tharp, FredericktownPomona: Amy Collen, PainesvilleFlora: Cindy Wilson, TrentonExecutive Committee:

Chester McCormick,McConnelsville

Elaine Altstaetter, WapakonetaRobert White, Kenton

Musician: John Lauby, UniontownVocalist: Brenda Widder, Sugarcreek

DirectorsBowling: David & Sue Johnston,

FindlayDeaf Activities: Sarah Grafton,

ColumbusJunior Activities: Patty Dyer,Zanesville

Opal Dyer, BidwellWomen’s Activities: Ann & Lyn

Shank, LouisvilleYouth: Debbie & Mike Russell, PiquaAssistant Youth: Ron & Debra Hogue,

AdamsvilleLegislative: Gene Courtney, SalemMembership: Dondi & Teresa Fitch

ShilohParlimentarian: Bob White, KentonSixth Degree:

Wendell Lauth, BristolvilleShirley Downs, Warren

Convention Director: JoAnn Ingram,Marietta

Convention Assistants: Howard & AnnZimmerman, Troy

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- In This Issue -Chaplain .....................15Community Service ....... 29Charitable Foundation ...16Deaf Activities .............. 22Family Activities ........ 18History .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 17Junior Activities ............ 6Lecturer ..................... 20Legislative Corner .. .. .. 4Master’s Message .......... 3Membership .. .. .. .. .. .. 15Membership Awards .. .. .. 10New Members .. .. .. .. .. 14OSG Member Corp. .. .. 14Secretary .................... 10Youth ........................ 12

StaffJim Grafton .................. Editore-mail [email protected] ................614-279-5730Sarah Grafton .... Assistant EditorJohn Price ............. CirculationJim Grafton .......... PhotographerJoAnn Ingram ...........ProofreaderJoan White ............. Proofreader

January - February 2008

Check outThe Ohio State Grange at:

www.ohiostategrange.orgOr

The National Grange at:

www.nationalgrange.org

Cover1. Cast of the Ohio State Grange 6th Degree. 2. Ohio State Junior Grangeofficer team which exemplified the Junior Degree. 3. The Youth OfficerTeam which opened the Sunday evening session of the Ohio State Grangein the Fourth Degree. 4. Youth Ambassadors 2nd RU Myron Sinclair,1st RU Tyler King, Ambassador Carson Yost, Ambassador Tiffany Paul,1st RU Jill Fulks, 2nd RU Rose Mason. 5. Hardin County Rose Drillteam which performed during the 6th degree. 6. Junior Prince and Prin-cess RU Andrew Evans, Prince Adam Hinshaw, Princess DevanCumpston, RU Jennifer Lanstrum with Patty and Opal Dyer. 7. YouthAmbassador contestants: (front) Rose Mason, Jill Fulks, Jessica Corll,Sarah Cole, 2007 Ambassador, Myron Sinclair, Hannah Yost (back) TylerKing, Dale Hogue, 2007 Ambassador, Tiffany Paul, Carson Yost, LaurenCollins. 8. Junior Contestants Haley Anderson, Andrew Evans, AaronEvans, Jennifer Lanstrum, Patrick Lanstrum, Devan Cumpston, JanelleMears, Adam Hinshaw.

Viola WayneMaster, Ohio State Grange

P.O. Box 121Fredericktown, Oh. 43019-0121

phone: 740-694-1669e-mail: [email protected]

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“NEW GRANGE ADVENTURES

SWEET SUCCESSES”

The Ohio Grangers proved, again, what a greatgroup they are. The State Convention participants outdid themselves. The entries in the display rooms areevidence of the talent our members and the non-members sponsored by members possess. Theworkmanship and creativity improves each year. Theart and photography continues to amaze me. Icongratulate all who entered any contest. I thoughtthe delegates did a great job both in committee and onthe floor. I would be remiss if I did not say “ThankYou” to my grandson, Brian Nordquest, whomemorized the Master’s charges for the Sixth Degree.

I knew I could not do it. I am thankful to himfor volunteering . My Grange friends did not disappointme. They showed their support in many ways duringmy first time to preside at the annual session. Again,I am honored and humbled by your faith in me.

The Delegates voted to send five resolutionsto the National Grange Convention. The results of theOhio resolutions at National are: 1. Passed –MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICAN FLAGS – TheNational resolve states: The National Grange supportlegislation to mandate that all United States flags bemade in the United State of America. 2. Passed –PENSIONS FOR CONS – The National Grangeresolve states: The National Grange support legislationto require that any Local, State or Federal electedofficial convicted of felonies (crimes) while holdingpublic office must be stripped of their pensions. 3.Acted on Adversely – AGE RESTRICTION FORNATIONAL AMBASSADOR CANDIDATES. 4.Already Present Policy – HIGHWAY AND BRIDGEOVERHAUL. 5. Put in Labor and Judiciary PolicyStatement – DEFECTIVE IMPORTED PRODUCTS.

Executive Board Chairman, Edythe Walterserved as the second Ohio Delegate for the NationalSession. She was assigned to the Growth andDevelopment Committee which is similar to the stateGrange Activities Committee. My committeeassignment was Education and Health. Our committeehad 29 resolutions.

While in Nevada, the Delegates toured VirginiaCity and Carson City. It was enjoyable to visit theNevada State Museum. The group was thankful thebus driver made all the curves getting us to thedestinations.

The National Officer Corp had many changesincluding Master/President. William Steel chose notto seek re-election. Ed Luttrell, former Leadership/Membership Director, was elected to fill the office.Other newly elected officers were: Overseer – JimmyGentry; Steward – Jay Pfeiffer; Assistant Steward –Roger Bostwick; Lady Assistant Steward – BethMerrill; Treasurer – Jay Fryman; Gatekeeper –William “Chip” Narvel; Flora – Linda Chase;Executive Committee – Peter Pompper; ExecutiveCommittee – Phil Prelli. Those re-elected were:Lecturer – Judy Sherrod; Chaplain – John West; andSecretary – Henrietta Keller. Betsy Huber and MartyBilquist, Executive Board Members were elected in2006 for a two year term.

Gary and Linda Brumbaugh, Directors of theSeventh Degree, are to be commended for theoutstanding job they did again this year. Several changesin the production were required due to the facility. Iam sure most of the Grangers receiving the Degreenever realized there were changes.

This was the first year for the regional hostingof the National Convention by several states. Asspectators, we could see some disadvantages. Thereare advantages for the smaller states. They can, now,play a part in the hosting which they could not dobefore. The host states handled most of the problemswithout the attendees knowing anything was amiss.

While there, the State Masters from our regionmet to make plans for 2009. The convention will be inGrand Rapids, Michigan. Ohio, as the largest state inour region, will have several duties and responsibilities.After discussing a list of needed tasks, it was decidedto meet in April, 2008 to firm up which state wouldbe doing each one.

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LegislativeCorner

Gene CourtneyLegislative Director

28338 Winona Rd.Salem, Ohio 44460


Hi everyone, there is lots going on again in theLegislature.

I will share a little now in the Grange Monthlyand more in a follow up letter to the Grange legislativefolks, so if you do not receive this letter, notify theState Grange to receive it. HB323

Rep. Gibbs has brought forth a bill that wouldgive landowners and local governments a clearunderstanding while addressing the Ohio SupremeCourt ruling in Glass v. Dryden. Some of the mainchanges would allow equitable cost sharing betweenadjacent property owners for 30 years; allow ownersto formally agree that no fence is needed; prohibitremoval of a partition fence without notice to theadjoining landowner; require county recorders tomaintain a Partition Fence Record; provide that if thereis no fence and no affidavit declaring the existence ofa previous fence, the property owner requesting a newpartition fence would bear the full cost of installationand maintenance; and set forth procedures to be takenby a board of township trustees when a fence claim isfiled with them, as well as the county auditors dutiesconcerning related taxes.HB289

Animal Market Value Rep. Schlichter said thebill would provide a uniform fair market value to bepaid by a county’s dog and kennel fund for domesticatedanimals killed by an errant dog. If the animal isregistered or eligible for registration, a county wouldhave to indemnify 125 percent of its fair market value.SB240

Senator Grendell would have this bill adopt thespotted salamander as the state amphibian.HB217

Rep. S. Reinhard would establish a grain-marketing program. Don Mennel, President of MennelMilling in Fostoria, supported the bill. He said hiscompany is the ninth largest flour milling company inthe United States and the second largest flour millingcompany in Ohio. He also said Ohio ranks fifth in

flour milling capacity and is the leading producer ofsoft red winter wheat in the country. He said that whilewheat is an important crop in the United States, it isbecoming a threatened crop. In six of the last sevenyears the country has consumed more total wheat ofall classes than has been grown in the country whichis slowly depleting carryover reserves. Because of thesubsidies in the farm bill, Mennel said corn andsoybeans are replacing wheat in states that weretraditionally wheat states. Kansas now raises more cornthan wheat, and wheat is gradually following oats,which is today imported from Canada and Scandinavia.HB353 Rep. M. Wagoner

This would create ladybug license plates. Firstwe had to figure how to attach license plates to horses,now we have to figure how to attach them to ladybugs.I just don’t know.Muskingham Water Conservancy District

The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuitclaiming the MWCD was not created legally. N.Kathryn Walker of Massillon claimed in her suit thatthe 20 conservancy courts that oversee conservancydistricts did not receive the proper majority vote whenthe laws governing conservancy districts were approvedby the Ohio General Assembly in 1924. Walker alsorequested that the court halt a controversial assessmentby the MWCD conservancy court earlier this year.Walker who is being represented by her son, WilliamWalker, is also appealing a decision in a separate lawsuitclaiming that the MWCD conservancy court hadviolated the state open meetings law. Judge H. F.Inderlied Jr. ruled earlier this year that the conservancycourt is not subject to the law. With House legislationon the MWCD still facing Senate hearings, the MWCDannounced major personnel changes with the hire ofBoris Sloger, a veteran of the Ohio Department ofNatural Resources Division of Water-Dam SafetyEngineering Program, as its new chief engineer. Hestated, “I am both honored and committed to serve aschief engineer for the MWCD.” Upgrades will rely on

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January - February“OHIO GRANGER”

If you find the gavel hiding in an article inthis magazine (not including this form)

you could win $10.

JUST FILL OUT THE FORM AT THEBOTTOM AND MAIL TO:

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Entries must be received byFebruary 5, 2008

Winners from November - December Issue ofThe Ohio Granger are:

Martha Carpenter, McArthur, OhioCindy Moyer, Republic, Ohio

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In the last issue, I mentioned the “Best of theBest from Ohio Cookbook”. There are six recipes fromthe blue book and four from the 1938 reproduction.Those with published recipes from the blue one areCheryl Prost, Wayne County; Mark Naylor, HighlandCounty; Helen Shoemaker, Stark County; Norma Isler,Stark County; Barbara McKenzie (deceased), PickawayCounty; and myself, Columbiana County. Those fromthe Gold Book are: Avinelle Corfman, TrumbullCounty; Winifred Springer, Portage County; IdaRoberts, Fayette County; Mrs. Paul H. Rinks, HarrisonCounty; Mrs. R. H. Byerly, Mahoning County; AliceWilliams, Noble County; Ruth Franks, Wayne County;and Mrs. O. E. Keller, Stark County.

I plan to print two recipes in each issue of themagazine.QUICK APPETIZER PIZZA by Cheryl Prost, UnionGrange #1783, Wayne County, Blue Cookbook.6 English muffins, split, toasted1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 (8 ounce) jar pizza sauce1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoniSpread each toasted muffin half with pizza sauce. Topwith 3 slices of pepperoni, then cheese. Place 4 halveson microwave serving plate in a circle. Cook on 70%power for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Letstand 3 minutes before serving. Repeat with remainingmuffins.

DEVILED EGGS by Avinelle Corfman, MahoningValley Grange #1272, Trumbull County, GoldCookbook.6 hard-cooked eggs Dash of pepper1/4 teaspoon salt lettuce leaves1 teaspoon mustard Paprika1 teaspoon vinegarPeel and split eggs lengthwise; remove yolks and mash.Add remaining ingredients and mix well. If not moistenough, add a little cream or milk. Place in hole inegg whites. Place egg halves on lettuce leaves andsprinkle with paprika.

Try these recipes this time. More next issue.Have you studied the Ritualistic and Drill team

contests? Please note the addition of the alternativecontests as well as the traditional ones. Let’s try some“NEW GRANGE ADVENTURES” and build“SWEET SUCCESS”.

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State Directors Of Junior ActivitiesPatty Dyer

2815 Clay PikeZanesville, Ohio 43701Phone: 740-450-4165

e-mail: [email protected]

Opal Dyer33325 Jesse Creek Road

Bidwell, Ohio 45614-4985Phone: 740-742-2805


JUNIOR GRANGERS – BRIGHT BEGINNINGS FOR FUTURE SUCCESSES

Wow! I can’t believe that it is Thanksgivingalready and Christmas is just around the corner. Wejust returned home from National Grange Conventionin Sparks, Nevada and are happy to report that we hadseveral winners again this year.

National Grange Creative Writing WinnersAlicia Cisler - 1st place - ages 12-14 - $20; HaleyAnderson - 2nd place - ages 12 - 14 - $10; MeganDyer - honorable mention - Ages 12 - 14; Leah Buzek- 3rd place - ages 9 - 11 - $5; Bendigo Slack - honorablemention - ages 9 - 11; Tim Hutchinson - 3rd place -ages 7 - 8 - $5; Austin Fitzgerald - honorable mention- Ages 7 - 8; Jacob Corll - 1st place - ages 6 andunder - $20.

National Grange Art Contest WinnersMegan Dyer - honorable mention - ages 12 - 14; JoshMyers - honorable mention - ages 9 - 11; StephanieWilliamson - 2nd place - ages 6 and under - $10.

Again this year the National Grange issponsoring several contests for the Junior Grangersthroughout the Nation. This year’s theme is “ReadingAcross America”.

National Junior Creative Writing ContestTheme: Select your favorite book and explain whatmade this book your favoriteClass I: As told to ….. 8 and underClass II: Written by…….9-14Rules:1. Junior Grange Member2. Age groups: 6 and under; 7-8; 9-11; and 12-14 (asof January 1, 2008).3. Length: One page, computer typed or hand writtenon 8 1/2 by 11 paper.4. On the back of the paper write contestant’s name,birth date, address, Grange name, and number.5. Judging will be based on creativity, originality, anduse of the theme.6. Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2008and sent to the National Junior Director.

Leaders and State Directors: If using this as a

state contest, please submit all entries. Awards: Ineach age group, 1st place $20.00; 2nd place $10.00;3rd place $5.00; All will receive participationcertificates.

National Junior Grange Creative Art ContestDraw a scene from your favorite book

Rules:1. Junior Grange Member2. Age group: 6 and under; 7-8; 9-11; and 12-14 (asof January 1, 2008).3. Use 8 1/2 by 11 paper.4. May use crayons, markers, paints, etc.5. On the back of the paper write contestant’s name,birth date, address, Grange name, and number.6. Judging will be based on creativity, originality, anduse of theme.7. Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2008and sent to the National Junior Director.

Awards: In each age group. 1st place $20.00;2nd place $10.00; 3rd place $5.00; All will receiveparticipation certificates. These contests are for allJunior Grange members. Leaders and State Directors:If you decide to use this as a state contest, pleasesubmit all entries.

Junior Regional Public Speaking ContestThree age groups: 1) 8-10 years of age; 2) 11-12years of age; 3) 13-14 years of age; as of January 1,2008; Prepared Speech - Topic of your choiceLength: Minimum 1 minute and Maximum 2 minutesJudge Criteria: 20 points Eye Contact

10 points Time20 points Content30 points Preparation10 points Volume10 points Body Language100 points possible

Speeches will be presented at the RegionalYouth Conference April 11 - 13 in Tennessee, at thesame time the youth and young adult competition istaking place.

Regional Winners cash prizes: 1st $15.00; 2nd

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$10.00; and 3rd $5.00. The 1st place winner will beasked to present his/her speech at the National GrangeConvention in November during the Saturday JuniorGrange Breakfast and will receive $25.00 cash awardfor presenting the speech.

National Junior Grange Sign-a-Song ContestNEW THIS YEAR

Manually Sign the Alphabet ContestTwo Categories:

Manually sign the Alphabet: Ages 8 - 14Sign-a-Song Contest: Ages 8 - 14

Age as of January 1, 2008Judging Criteria:• Utilization of total communication (Signlanguage ability, signs clearly with creativeinterpretation) 35 points• Body expressions, displays emotion 30 points• Presentation, interpretation with confidence 35points. Total possible score 100 points

Contestants will give their presentation at theRegional Youth Conference on April 11-13, 2008 inTennessee at the same time the youth and young adultcompetition is taking place. Winners cash prizes: 1st$15.00; 2nd $10.00; and 3rd $5.00. The 1st placewinner will be asked to give his/her presentation atthe National Grange Convention in November duringthe Saturday Junior Grange Breakfast and will receive$25.00 cash award for that presentation.

Junior Grange Share a Talent or SkillPurpose: To encourage our Junior Grange

Members to share their skills and talents with otherJuniors and Grange members. We will showcase ourJuniors talents/skills while educating others. Examples:sharing a collection (stamps, coins, etc.), performinga song, playing the guitar, performing a skit or jazzdance routine. The sky is the limit.

Bring your skill or talent to the RegionalConferences or the National Grange Convention. Theywill be presented at the same time as the regional publicspeaking contest and sign-a -song contests take place.

As a thank you for presenting your skill ortalent, you will receive a special Junior Grange lockerorganizer bag. You can only receive the organizer byparticipating.National Junior Grange Regional Workshops Held inConjunction with the Regional Youth Conferences� Workshop Theme: Team Building� Eastern hosted by Tennessee-April 11-13, 2008

These workshops are meant to create

opportunities for Leaders and Directors to get togetherwith other Leaders and Directors to share ideas,information, and strategies for successful Junior Grangeprogramming. Your input in these conferences reallymatters and I encourage you to make every effort toattend. The goal of these conferences is to motivate,inspire, and challenge you to put together a trulysuccessful Junior Grange program.

These workshops will be real roll-up-your-sleeves and get-down-to-work workshops. I would likeall State Junior Directors and Junior Leaders to attend.This workshop will be geared towards you. Workshopswill include information on the following:� Programming Information� National Junior Grange Web Pages� 2008 Reading Across America� 2009 Program Theme� New Junior Grange Promotional Items� National Grange Convention - Junior GrangeActivity Days� Directors and Leaders Sharing - Bringinformation that you would like to share with otherDirectors and Leaders, (what works for you).� Round-Table Discussion� Much More!

Please go on line to www.nationalgrange.organd go to the Junior section and scroll down to regionalconferences. You will find the registration form there.You will register for the conference through the YouthDepartment.

Host Study State – ConnecticutFacts about Connecticut� State Capital - Hartford� Largest City - Bridgeport� Major industries - agriculture, industry(especially insurance), tourism� Presidential Birthplace - George Walker Bushwas born in New Haven on July 6, 1946 (he is the43rd US President, serving from 2001 to the present)� State Nickname - Constitution State� State Song - Yankee Doodle� State Bird - American Robin� State Animal - Sperm Whale� State Flower - Mountain Laurel� State Tree - White Oak� State Mineral - Garnet

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Small World - Country Study - IrelandIreland certainly lives up to its nickname, the

“Emerald Isle”. It’s unbelievably green, with expansesof rolling fields and hills, lush vegetation under foot,and colorful gardens. No wonder there’s so many Irishlegends with rainbows and sparkling leprechauns. Whoknows what magic your kids may find as you travelthrough Ireland.� The capital city of Ireland is Dublin.� It has 32 counties.� The Irish (Gaelic) word for Ireland is Eire. TheIrish (Gaelic) language evolved from Celtic immigrantsaround 600 BC.� The first to bring the English language toIreland were the Normans. English was adopted asthe main language in the late eighteenth century.� In 432 AD St. Patrick arrived to help convertthe pagan Gaelic Kings to Christianity. St. Patrick’sday (March 17th ) is a national holiday in Ireland.� King Henry VIII (of England) declared himselfKing of Ireland in 1541 AD. He was the first Englishmonarch to do this.� The Irish Parliament was granted independencefrom England in 1782 AD.� The Irish flag has three vertical strips in green,white and orange. The green represents the olderGaelic people, the orange represents the Protestants(under William of Orange) and the white representsthe peace between the two groups.� The harp and the small harp were mainhistorical musical instruments of Ireland. Legends andIrish tales are an essential part of the culture. Oralstory telling is such an important part of the tradition.

St. Patrick’s Day - March 17th� Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and whowas St. Patrick? Here are some quick facts to use whentalking with your Juniors about St. Patrick’s Day.� St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland.� He was credited with bringing Christianity toIreland.� St. Patrick described himself as “most humbledminded man.”� St. Patrick is most noted for driving the snakesfrom Ireland. Ireland has never had snakes, but this ismeant to symbolize the evils of pagan worshippers.

� He converted many warrior chiefs and princesand baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in“Holy wells.”� St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the worldin many countries. In Ireland most all businesses closewith the exception of restaurants and pubs.� Many large Irish communities in the UnitedStates celebrate with “wearing of the green,” music,song, and Irish food.Fun Ideas for ProjectsTry making gold coin cookies. Tie in with the pot ofgold at the end of the rainbow. To make gold cookies,take two Ritz crackers and put peanut butter in betweenthem and then dip them in butterscotch chips that youhave melted. Place on wax paper. Kids love them!!� Make some baked scones. It is very simple.Combine 2 C. self-rising flour, ½ C. milk, 3 T. butteror margarine, and a dash of salt. Flour up a cleantable and then roll and kneed the dough. You can usecookie cutters to cut the scones. Bake 425 degrees for12-15 min. Great with jam or jelly!� Play hiding the shamrock. Cut out shamrocksfrom construction paper. Write each Junior GrangeMember’s name on a shamrock. Hide the shamrocksin the hall or outside. Each Junior should try to findtheir own shamrock and maybe you could award candygold coins as rewards.� Green food coloring goes a long way! Trymaking all of your food green. Eat green eggs andham and then read the story green eggs and ham. Tomake green eggs, just add a little bit of food coloringto them before you scramble. To make “green ham”soak your ham overnight in water in the refrigeratorwith green food coloring.� Make Leprechaun punch, by filling a punchbowl with 7 up and adding scoops of lime sherbet. Asthe sherbet melts, it turns the soda green. Make greenshamrocks, prepare a batch of Rice Krispie treats, andadd green food coloring to the marshmallows beforeyou add the cereal and use a shamrock mold (you canbuy them at craft stores).Irish Soda Bread3 C. All-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. Salt2 tsp. Baking soda 1/2 C. Sugar1 1/2 C. Buttermilk 3/4 C. Raisins2 EggsDirections1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

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2. Combine dry ingredients3. Mix eggs and buttermilk. Add to the dryingredients. Add raisins and mix.4. Pour dough onto lightly floured surface andkneed 15 times.5. Shape the dough into a round loaf.6. Place on a lightly greased pan.7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until thebottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Ritualistic and Drill ContestStart now with either a drill or opening and

closing team in the Ritualistic and Drill Contest. Afive minute drill can be performed with as few as 8members or as many as 20 members. Your drill shouldconsist of at least 4 different formations. You can usetaped music or have a piano player. Try to select asong or songs that has a good beat to them. The contestwill be held at Friendly Hills Grange Camp on SaturdayMarch 8.

Public Speaking and Sign a Song ContestsThis year the National Grange is sponsoring a

Public Speaking and Sign a Song contest for Juniors(see rules above). We will conduct both these contestsat the Ritualistic and Drill Contest for critique only.There is no elimination on the State level.

Prince and Princess ContestCongratulations to Devan Cumpston, Pike

Junior Grange, Stark County and Adam Hinshaw,Stelvideo Junior Grange, Darke County for beingcrowned the 2007-2008 Ohio State Junior GrangePrince and Princess. Runners up were JenniferLanstrum, Hambden Junior Grange, Geauga Countyand Andrew Evans, Ohio State Junior Grange, MorrowCounty. We had a total of 8 contestants.

Membership AwardsCongratulations to Curtis Harmon, Monroe JuniorGrange, Clermont County for being the first placemembership Award winner. Second place was AdamHinshaw, Stelvideo Junior Grange, Darke County andthird place was Olivia Yost, Star Junior Grange, MeigsCounty.

Super JG RecognitionCongratulations to Jennifer Lanstrum, HambdenJunior Grange, Geauga County for earning her SuperJG pin. She received a pin and trophy from NationalGrange.

Junior Grange NotebooksCongratulations to all the winners in the Junior GrangeNotebook Contest. Winners were as follows:

Programming;1st place - Pike Junior Grange, Stark County2nd place - Stelvideo Junior Grange, Darke County3rd place – East Plymouth Junior Grange, AshtabulaCommunications;1st place - Stelvideo Junior Grange, Darke County2nd place - Pike Junior Grange, Stark County3rd place - Jefferson Junior Grange, Knox CountyCommunity Service;1st place - Stelvideo Junior Grange, Darke County2nd place - Jefferson Junior Grange, Knox County3rd place - Pike Junior Grange, Stark CountyMembership;1st place - Monroe Junior Grange, Clermont County2nd place - Stelvideo Junior Grange, Darke County3rd place - Star Junior Grange, Meigs CountyOutstanding Junior GrangeStelvideo Junior Grange #216 – Darke County

JUNIOR LEADER HANDBOOKJunior Leaders, if you have not received your

2007-2008 Junior Leader Handbook yet, please checkwith your County Deputy or give us a call and we willsee that you receive one. They contain registrationforms for all the contests for the year as well asinformation on all the State and National Contests.

Sharon Grange #1561Noble County

SharonGrange pre-sented mem-bership certifi-cates to eightmembers in2007. Picturedare BarbaraReed, 50years; RuthLawrence, 55years; Mary

Ruth Archer, 55 years.Also receiving awards but unable to attend

were Wava Dutton, 60 years; Edith Wentworth, 65years; Robert Wyscarver, 70 years; Esther Secrest,75 years; Larry Reed, 40 years.

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Cheryl ProstOhio State Grange Secretary

P. O. Box 408Shreve, Ohio 44676


“Sweet Blossomsof News…”

Spring will be welcomed with open arms bymost Ohioans after the snow and ice during the wintermonths. There have probably been postponements orcancellations of the Grange activities but hopefully allGranges are back on schedule by now.

December 31 quarterly reports and dues shouldhave been received at the State Office. If the reportswere mailed and your Grange has not received eitherthe annual password key or cipher; contact the office.

The delegate election forms were mailed to theDeputy Masters for the counties which elect on theeven-numbered years. The nominations from theSubordinate Grange should be mailed by March 10.Deputies will send a white ballot with any and allnominations listed on it to each Subordinate Secretaryin the county no later than March 25. I will be sendingout the forms to the counties where there are nodeputies. The Deputies will receive the names of theirdelegates in May.

Review the qualifications for the DistinguishedSecretaries Award and have all your reports in on timeand done correctly. Not only having them in on timebut all information must be filled out properly is alsoa requirement for this award.

Happy Spring to you and your family.

Membership Awards

80 yearNeil Deisher, Harrison, Logan County

75 yearMargaret Bricker, Willow Grove, Columbiana CountyRuss McCall, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum CountyWayne Moore, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum County

70 yearRichard Hahn, Baughman, Wayne CountyMarie Wrigley, Compromise, Shelby CountyWinifred Harra, Waterford, Washington County

70 Year ContinuedChester Simmons, Wayne, Knox CountyFlorence Simmons, Wayne, Knox CountyJulia Starlin, Amesville, Athens CountyNinetta Viton, Jefferson, Ashtabula CountyVera Ramsey, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum County

65 yearEmily Hyde, Richland, Fairfield CountyLeo Cunningham, Waterford, Washington CountyLovell Sampson, Waterford, Washington CountyWayne Harra, Waterford, Washington CountyLillian Wintz, East Plymouth, AshtabulaMargaret Scarbrough, Wayne, Knox CountyHarold Stevens, Fitchville, Huron CountyVirginia Eddy, Amesville, Athens CountyRaymond James, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyEllen Forbes, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CoumtyLawrence Mick, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyJohn Fraser, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyKay Monroe, Jefferson, Ashtabula CountyMarjorie Smith, Greeley, Columbiana County

60 yearFred Galehouse, Baughman, Wayne CountyGrace Miller, Richland, Fairfield CountyAnita Ditmer, Compromise, Shelby CountyMarvin Ditmer, Compromise, Shelby CountyMarie Elsass, Compromise, Shelby CountyEarl Schmidt, Compromise, Shelby CountyBob Stewart, Compromise, Shelby CountyEileen Silvers, Compromise, Shelby CountyViola Zinkon, Keene Hill, Coshocton CountyRobert Addy, Keene Hill, Coshocton CountyKennth Bowman, Waterford, Washington CountyLetha Brim, Waterford, Washington CountyRobert Grieble, Waterford, Washington CountyRobert Silvus, Waterford, Washington CountySara Silvus, Waterford, Washington CountyWilliam Ormiston, Waterford, Washington CountyDolores Grandon, Waterford, Washingotn County

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60 Year ContinuedIola DeWein, East Plymouth, Ashtabula CountyClarence Harnist, East Plymouth, Ashtabula CountyVirginia Wortcher, Fitchville, Huron CountyBetty Seymoor, Shiloh Community, Richland CountyPeggy Sayre, Amesville, Athens CountyWard Starlin, Amesville, Athens CountyLilyan Minick, Richvale, Muskingum CountyMildred Kessler, Richvale, Muskingum CountyJoan Ilas, Jefferson, Ashtabula CountyLucille Maurer, Violet, Fairfield CountyKaye Hayes, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyGlenn Jarvis, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyReba Knicely, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum CountyHerb Dailey, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum CountyClair Buchanan, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum CountyGeorge Buchanan, Pleasant Grove, Mushingum CountyMarie Simpson, Jackson, Montgomery CountyGlenn Gisewite, Jackson, Montgomery CountyMabel Walker, Robertsville, Stark CountyDorothy Johnson, Robertsville, Stark County

55 yearMarney Wertz, Baughman, Wayne CountyDuane Beck, Keene Hill, Coshocton CountyRuth Mullett, Keene Hill, Coshocton CountyGilbert Parkhill, Keene Hill, Coshocton CountyArchie Curry, Waterford, Washington CountyEarl Wagner, Waterford, Washington CountyJoAnn Ingram, Waterford, Washington CountyJoanne West, Waterford, Washington CountyCatherine Collette, East Plymouth, Ashtabula CountyGerald Case, Fitchville, Huron CountyClark Hunter, Fitchville, Huron CountyIrene Merrilees, Fitchville, Huron CountyLowell Patton, Fitchville, Huron CountyGail Brawley, Amesville, Athens CountyRuth Brawley, Amesville, Athens CountyMary Dolling, Richvale, Muskingum CountyRuth Ann McElroy, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyAsa Baumgarner, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyMary Williams, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyNorma Augenstein, Laurel, Noble CountyDale Hanson, Laurel, Noble CountyMabel Jeter, Deering, Lawrence CountyHelen Webb, Deering, Lawrence CountyLloyd Webb, Deering, Lawrence CountyMatilda Oberneyer, Jefferson, Ashtabula CountyMary Louise Clensey, Jackson, Montgomery County

55 Year ContinuedCatherine Sanor, Willow Grove, Columbiana CountyGeraldine Lotze, Robertsville, Stark CountyKenneth Leage, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum CountyStella Walker, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum County

50 yearJerrie Forrer, Baughman, Wayne CountyArlene Galehouse, Baughman, Wayney CountyEvelyn Palmer, Richland, Fairfield CountyMaxine Hall, Keene Hill, Coshocton CountyCarol Wagner, Waterford, Washington CountyDavid Tornes, Waterford, Washington CountyRalph Tornes Jr., Waterford, Washington CountyDonna Wortcher, Fitchville, Huron CountyMary Woolley, Amesville, Athens CountyBetty Quinn, Amesville, Athens CountyJames Dillie, Amesville, Athens CountyWilma Dillie, Amesville, Athens CountyBernice Gidley Bell, Richvale, Muskingum CountyDelores Williams, Yellow Creek, Columbiana CountyHarold Jeter, Deering, Lawrence CountyPaul Terrill, Harrison, Logan CountyJim Terrill, Harrison, Logan CountyClaradell Kerns, Beech Grove, Clark CountyMax Thackery, Beach Grove, Clark CountyMargery Aller, Robertsville, Stark CountyBetty LePage, Pleasant Grove, Muskingum County

In Memory OfLinda Rohr

Junior Committee, Stark County

Beverly BrownDelegate from Madison County

Lewis N. “Lou” NorthernDeputy of Montgomery County

Jennie Elizabeth RickertPast Junior Deputy of Darke County

Past State CWA Committee

Lucille WertmanPast Secretary of Jackson Grange,

Ashland Co. Age 102

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Mike & Debbie RussellState Youth Directors

440 West Loy Rd.Piqua, Ohio 45356

Phone: 937-773-4905e-mail: [email protected]

Ron and Debra HogueAssistant Youth Directors

5105 Hogue Rd.Adamsville, Ohio 43802


New Adventures With Grange Youth Will Be A Success

Conventions and the busy holidays are over. Wehope you had a wonderful holiday season. The youthdepartment is starting a new year out with manyactivities.

The youth had a full weekend during the StateGrange Convention in Columbus. Working with theOrental Express theme kept them busy all weekend.

We want to congratulate our new female andmale ambassadors, Tiffany Paul of Muskingum Countyand Carson Yost of Meigs County. They will berepresenting the youth department throughout this year.Please invite them to visit your Grange or Grangefunction.

A big thank you to our past youth ambassadorsSarah Cole and Dale Hogue. They did a wonderfuljob this past year. We also want to congratulate DaleHogue for receiving the National Youth Star Award.Dale completed all of the required achievements. Therewas an article about Dale and his accomplishments inthe November issue of The New Grange newspaper.

We were honored to have the High Priest ofDemeter, John Valentine and his wife Nancy visit withus during the youth luncheon on Sunday. We want tothank Chris and Christine Brown for doing the youthpageant on Sunday afternoon. The youth officers teamopened the Sunday evening session in impressive form.We want to give special thanks to Brian and KeithNordquest and to the SYC committee membersJustephanie Chandler, Melanie Fitch, Andrew Rohrand Luke Widder for all their help.

Thank you for supporting the youth raffle forproviding so many nice gifts and purchasing the raffletickets. We raised $1,356.00 to help pay for the bus togo to the Eastern Youth Conference. Again, we thankyou for your support.

Winter youth camp was held January 11th, 12thand 13th. A great weekend was planned by the SYCcommittee. Everyone had a fun filled weekend as theyparticipated in the annual mud snow football gameSaturday afternoon, workshops given by directors andother youth, and worked on the winter community

service projectRemember the public speaking and sign-a-song

contests to be held at the Ritualistic and Drill contest.We would like to see more entries this year. You canchoose your own subject in the public speaking contest.The categories are in the September issue of the OhioGranger. Let us know if you need more information.The deadline is February 15th. Remember the winnersrepresent us at the Eastern Regional Youth Conference.

The State Grange bowling tournament is March1st and 2nd in Canton, Ohio. We have had a numberof youth bowl in this tournament. If you would liketo bowl or get a team together, let us know so we canget you the information.

There will be a Grange Rally at Friendly HillsApril 4th, 5th and 6th. This is for the whole familywith activities for all ages. If you want a fun filledand educational weekend; plan to attend the rally. Formore information check the Ohio Granger magazinepage 28.

The Eastern Regional Youth Conference willbe held April 11th, 12th, and 13th in Greenville,Tennessee. It is close to North Carolina and within50 miles of Virginia. The camp is located in themountains with nice cabins sleeping 16 people each.They are heated and air conditioned. We hope thatyou will plan to attend this conference as we arechartering a bus to go again this year. Please plan toattend the weekend with us because we need to fillthe bus. We estimate your cost to be about $90.00.You get to meet other youth around the country, makenew friends and strengthen your Grange friendships.We will leave from Friendly Hills Camp again onFriday morning. You may come down on Thursdaynight to stay if you wish. We will have moreinformation and registration slips at the ritualistic anddrill contest. We will also be sending the informationout to the Granges and to the youth.

If you need information or have questions aboutany of the activities, contact us anytime.

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The Youth and Young Adult/Young Marriedsare selling special leather zippered portfolios. Theseinclude a pad of paper and ink pen. On the front ofthe portfolio is the grange emblem with the words OhioState above it and Grange below the emblem. To theleft of the emblem is theword est. and 1873 to theright of the emblem. Theprinting is white. These arevery nice to carry when youdon’t want to use a biggerbag or briefcase. They holda lot of special papers. Theyalso make nice gifts for anygraduating seniors yourGrange might have. Theportfolios sell for $15.00each. The proceeds from thesale will be divided betweenthe two groups to help with their programs. We hopethat you will support the Youth and Young Adult/YoungMarrieds. We will have the portfolios at the differentgrange events and the Youth and Young Adults/YoungMarrieds will have some. For more information or ifyou would like one of these please contact Mike &Debbie Russell. You may contact us at 937-773-4905or 937-541-1849 Mike’s cell or 937-541-1903 Debbie’scell. You can also email us [email protected].

Grange Portfolios Legislative continued from page 4.

the heavily debated assessment of $210 million to500,000 residents and business owners in MWCD’s18-county region. Supreme Court Rejects Agricultural Claims AgainstPublic Property cites ‘opportunistic’ private interests.

In a reversal of the public-private land issue thathas dominated the eminent domain debate, the SupremeCourt of Ohio ruled against farmers seeking to annexproperty bought and paid for by a coalition of localpark districts. The agricultural community has been amajor player in ongoing negotiations around governmentproperty takings for roads and commercial development,a conversation that continues in the reintroduction ofconstitutional language limiting powers over privateowners. Farmers flipped the argument in Houck v.Commissioners, Huron County Park District, and triedto take the property by adverse possession, a legaldoctrine under which a party may secure title toanother’s land by proving exclusive possession and open,notorious, continuous, and adverse use of the propertyfor 21 years. I better sign off now; watch for thelegislative letter.

Gene

Greene County Pomona

The quilt which was raffled in 2005 by theDeputies Association to help provide funds for the 2005National Grange Convention was won by BeverlyKrouskop ofXenia. It wasdisplayed atthe GreeneCounty fair.M r s .Krouskop re-turned thequilt to theOhio StateGrange to bedisplayed inthe new stateGrange office.

Jeanne Swindler (right), Greene County JunirDeputy, is presenting Beverly Krouskop a plaque fromthe Greene County Pomona Grange in appreciation.

Butler Grangehonored Long-termmembers December 1,2007. Camille Wood,Master, presents BettyVogelhuber (Right) 70year membershipaward.

Absent: ElsieGamble 70 year;Charles Grubbs 60year; and PhillipGreenisen 50 year.

Butler Grange #933Columbiana County

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Welcome!New Members from April, May, June 2007

(They were missed in previous issues of the Ohio Granger)as reported by Subordinate Secretaries

Ashtabula Co. Debbie Troyer, Richfield GrangeAshtabula Co. Robert W. Welker, East Plymouth GrangeButler Co. Joshua Blakley, Collinsville GrangeColumbiana Co. Aaron Bowles, Lisbon GrangeColumbiana Co. Brandon Bowles, Lisbon GrangeFairfield Co. Sandra Hall, Clear Creek Valley GrangeGallia Co. Paul Baker, Thurman GrangeJefferson Co. Connie Brewer, Brush Creek GrangeJefferson Co. Randy Brewer, Brush Creek GrangeLicking Co. Virginia Hall, Madison GrangeMahoning Co. Amanda Matirsky, Ellsworth GrangeMahoning Co. Hannah Shrader, Ellsworth GrangeMiami Co. Charles Mumford, Cove Spring GrangeMiami Co. Lucas Hershberger, Cove Spring GrangeMuskingum Co. Kerry Valentine, Carlwick Grange

Preble Co. John Rediger, Twin Valley GrangeRichland Co. George Clark, Shiloh Community GrangeRichland Co. Mary Ann Clark, Shiloh Community

GrangeShelby Co. Betty Heintz, Maplewood GrangeShelby Co. Rita Platfoot, Maplewood GrangeStark Co. Harold Gray, Magnolia GrangeStark Co. Janette Bravis, Pike GrangeStark Co. Joan Fawvur, Pike GrangeStark Co. Nancy Snyder, Pike GrangeStark Co. Sharon Perrine, Pike GrangeStark Co. Shirley Seemann, Magnolia GrangeSummit Co. Judy McCoy Stock, Darrow Street GrangeSummit Co. Paul Schubert, Bath GrangeWashington Co. Robert Fister, Little Muskingum

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Membership Success =Gaining New Members

Membership a team effort; for all GrangersHello Grangers,

We are writing for yet another bimonthly tocome to us in January. Well that means we have hadThanksgiving Day, giving thanks; Merry Christmas, atime of celebration; and Happy New Year, a time ofrenewal.

We had such a great state convention which isstill fresh in our minds. Were you there? The bestritualistic was presented by the juniors, youth, and thestate officers.

Please plan now to be there next October andwatch for the new schedule of activities and locationetc. Membership builds from the excitement there andalso renews Grange friendships across the state.Membership had a lot of recognition at stateconvention. It truly was exciting to see.

As membership directors, we hope to use newideas and enthusiasm along with what is alreadyworking. Some of the ideas I have heard alreadyinclude:� Get active Granges to help other non-activeGranges.� Involvement in your community.� Meet with other organizations; 4H, FFA,schools, church, farm bureau, etc.� Get new members involved immediately.� Have a local or county junior Grange reunionas well as youth and even talent or drill, ritualisticteams reunion.

Any other ideas are welcome!!!!!!!!! Pleaseemail or call us or the state office.

We hope this finds all well; keep selling theGrange!!!!!!!!

Great Grange Greetings,Dondi and Teresa

P.S. Remember change is not always a bad thing!

Dondi and Teresa Fitch715 St. Rt. 96 East, Shiloh, Ohio 44878

Phone: 419-895-1208E-mail: [email protected]

READA BIBLE VERSE

DAILYRichard C. Mahoney

Ohio State Grange Chaplain6821 East Sparta Avenue S.E.

East Sparta, Ohio 44626Phone: 330-484-2701


January 1st, a new year, a new chance to beeffective in the continuing march for Christ. Did welearn anything in the past 12 months about getting instep and staying there? We are continually getting outof step in this country. We make bad decisionsreguarding other countries. We have failed to help ourown people. What help have we given our stormvictims? Have we been too busy fighting a war that isproving nothing? Maybe someone greater than theUnited States of America is trying to tell us something.Can we in the coming year do what we must to getright with the highest power of all? Remember Hesaid “I will come again.”

Next comes February. There are many specialdays in this month. Some of them are: Martin LutherKing Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday,Ash Wednesday, St. Valentine’s Day and Presidents’Day.

It seems strange that President’s now takes theplace of Lincoln and Washington’s Birthday. Now wedo not have to take two days to celebrate. More timeto work.

I wonder why no one has thought of eliminatingall the religious holidays? Just have one day and call itReligious Day, so it would fit everyone. Just think howmuch time could be added to your job. Didn’t Jesussay “Wherever two are gathered together, there I willbe in their midst”?

I thank God that man has not reached this low.I know what I have written was written in jest. Butthink about it. Don’t sell God short, he wants his timeand we need it. Keep the Lord’s Day holy and ourreligious celebrations loving and open to all.

God bless you and keep you safe forever andever.

Read Luke Chapter 21.Richard Mahoney, Chaplain Ohio State Grange

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Ohio Grange Charitable Foundation, Inc.Patty Dyer, Chairman of the Board

2815 Clay Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701Phone: 740-450-4165

E-mail: [email protected]

John Price, President13811 Stonehenge Circle, Pickerington, Ohio 43147

Phone: 740-927-0690E-mail: [email protected]

FRIENDLY HILLS CAMP5880 Friendly Hills Rd., Zanesville Oh. 43701

Phone: 740-452-0016From SR 60 (about 4 mi. N. of Zanesville) go East onCR3 (Richvale Rd.). Follow Richvale Rd. to FriendlyHills Rd. turn North and go about 1/2 mile.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL!!

As we begin another year I am happy to reportthat 2007 was a successful year for the Grange Camp.For the first time in many years the income was greaterthan the expenses. That doesn’t mean we can sit downand rest. We must continue to be vigilant and keepworking. It takes work on each of our parts to makeprofits and keep our camp filled with campers andactivities.

By the close of 2007 all the paper work hadbeen completed transferring the camp property fromthe Ohio State Grange to the Ohio Grange CharitableFoundation. As has been stated in this column beforeyou will see no difference in the camp, but as a groupwe are reaching out to the area surrounding the campin hopes of increasing our clientele for the use of thecamp. We still have many vacancies on our calendar.We would like to fill up the calendar with weekendretreats, conferences, camps for organizations as wellas bands, football, soccer, men group get away etc.

Have you ever thought of the Grange Campas a hunting lodge?? According to Field and StreamMagazine, southeast Ohio has the best hunting forwhite tail deer. Many hunters from Ohio, Michiganand Pennsylvania used our camp as sleeping quartersduring the 2007 fall season. They were successful intheir hunt and plan to return in 2008. NO HUNTINGis allowed on camp property. Spread the word tohunters you know who are always looking for that“special place” to hunt.

The Camp Board began work repairing the whitebarn. One weekend they worked at repairing thefoundation. Work has started to repair the slate roof tostop the leaks. We can use donations of time or fundsfor materials to complete this project. Everyone isalways talking about the white barn and that it shouldbe preserved and used. Now is your chance to pitch inand make something happen. We have lost and replacedsome of the older buildings that once were part of theoriginal camp. What a special building the white barncontinues to be and many think it is worth saving. Youcan make a difference.

It has been suggested to build a cabin in thetrailer park area. Would you like to help fund or workto accomplish this project?? The cabins down by thecreek are calling your name as they also need attentionto repair or update. Do we have any takers? All projectscan be financially funded by individuals or Grangeswith dollars or workers. Take a weeks vacation. Spendsome time at the camp doing repairs. Some jobs demandskills, others are looking for willing workers. Novolunteer labor will be turned down. If your heart isin it, then the job can be completed.

I’ve asked you to share your talents of workingfor the good of the order - our camp. Choose a projectthat interests you. Continue to honor our Grangers,give in their memory, have a bakeless bake sale forfunds, flower drill donations, or a dollar a memberdonation. Any amount is accepted and graciouslyappreciated. Enclose your name and address and a taxreceipt will be sent to you for your donation. Wecontinue to have a security light bill, a telephone bill,and heating to pay for as well as food for facility users.

ALL donations supporting the camp shouldbe sent to:

Jenny Miller, Treasurer13076 Williamsburg Avenue

Uniontown OH 44685

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Please note another e-mail address change inthe heading. We didn’t ask for a change. Our carrierdid it to us!

Being a historian, I am always looking forhistorical events to happen. In one of my other positionsat the State Grange level (Overseer) I had theopportunity this past October to be a part of one! Inthat position, I had the privilege of being the firstOverseer in OSG history to present a lady Ohio StateGrange Master, Viola Wayne, for her first Master’saddress at the opening of the 135th Annual Session ofthe Ohio State Grange in Dublin. After sixteen men,she is, of course, the first female OSG Master.

Later this got me to wondering, who was thefirst female to become an OSG officer other than thefour required officers? In my remarks later, I mademention of this and ventured a guess that it might havebeen Lula Vandenbark of Zanesville who I thoughtwas the OSG Secretary in the early ‘30s. This wastruly a guess, as I had no archival information availablein Dublin. Was I ever wrong! This was not only thewrong office, but it was decades too late, as I thoughtLula succeeded her husband as Secretary (in 1930),but she succeeded him as Executive Committee memberupon his death early 1951. I also guessed that theremay never have, so far, been a female Steward, AssistantSteward, Chaplain, or Gatekeeper. Wrong again! Seelist below.

In my somewhat limited resources at home, andI haven’t had the chance to spend much time inFredericktown since I had ventured those guesses, Ibelieve that the first lady to be elected to a non-femalerequired office in the OSG was Mrs. Lizzie Crouse ofKingston on the Pickaway/Ross County line (howeverthe J of P states Ross County), who served as Chaplainfor ten years beginning in 1892. She was also LadyAssistant Steward 1888-90, and there was a DavidCrouse, same address (town only), who was anExecutive Committee member 1878-87. Not only didLizzie serve as the first OSG lady Chaplain, but shewas followed consecutively by six ladies in that office:Mrs. C. G. Norton, Sandusky, 1902-06; Mrs. M.Lavina Barrett, New Martinsburg/Washington Court

Gary Brumbaugh, Ch.945 Jefferson Avenue

Defiance, OH 43512-2803Phone: 419-784-2863

E-mail: [email protected]

House, 1906-10; Mrs. Laura Garside, Salem, 1910-14; Mrs. Ida Mullen, Jefferson, 1914-18; Mrs. EmmaJ. Linker, Huron, 1918-24; and Mrs. Mildred Anderson,La Rue, 1924-28. Since then, all have been men.

Below are listed the first ladies who, I believe,were elected to a non-female required office:Master Viola Wayne 2006 SebringOverseer Viola Wayne 2000 SebringLecturer Harriet Dickson 1916 PiquaSteward None to dateAss’t. Steward None to dateChaplain Lizzie Crouse 1892 KingstonTreasurer Edythe Walter 2000 WoodvilleSecretary Mary Ellen Saultz 1972 LancasterGatekeeper None to dateExec. Comm. Lulu Vandenbark 1951 Zanesville

As always, I welcome comments that showdisagreement with any of my statements. I would ratherbe shown where I am wrong so it can be corrected,than to think I am right, if I am actually not! Thedifficult part in going over these older records whiletrying to determine gender is that many, many people(I think mostly men) used only their first two initialswith their last name, such as T. R. Smith. We can onlyassume that it would be something like Theodore RobertSmith instead of Thelma Ruth Smith, BUT who knows!

In closing, remember to keep sending yourGrange histories, or even just tidbits of any Grangehistory. It is probably more valuable than you realize!

OHIOGRANGEHISTORY

MERCER COUNTY GRANGE2008 DEGREE SCHEDULE

March 1, 2008 at Hopewell Grange, locatedin the Mercer County Fair Grounds, just behind thegrandstand.

First through Fourth Degrees beginning at1:00, Fifth Degree around 6:00, following a potlucklunch.

Area Grangers in west-central Ohio are invitedand welcome to come, observe and/or take any ofthese degrees.

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“SWEET SUCCESS STARTS AT HOME”Family Activities Program Lyn Shank

Family Activities Director1303 E. Main St.

Louisville, Ohio 44641-1909Phone: 330-875-5843


Ann ShankFamily Activities Director

1303 E. Main St.Louisville, Ohio 44641-1909


Welcome the New Year! Welcome George andSara Bise to our committee. Welcome a new allencompassing new name, Family Activities. Thedelegates at State Convention voted to change the nameto Family Activity to show that the entire family canparticipate in our activities. So we will also expand ouractivities.

Convention was very interesting, as it was ourfirst beginning to end. Ann did a lot by herself becauseI had to work. We would both like to give a great big“THANKS” to our committee for all the help andsupport they gave in the new adventure. We had a roomfull of beautiful items.

We, as a committee, had a very hard timechoosing our best of show, as did the judges and peopleat convention. However, it was unanimous Faye Gray’s,Guernsey County, hand quilted Lone Star quilt won allthree plaques. There were lots and lots of beautifularticles. Just as a reminder for next year read and followthe size minimums or maximums. That will get youdisqualified quickly.

We also, as a committee, had to pick somethingto go to Reno with our State Master for NationalConvention. We chose the stain glass quilted King’swall hanging made by Charlotte Wagner, WashingtonCounty.

We had a lot of people at the Women’s Activities/Family Activities workshop on Sunday morning. Wetalked about this year’s projects and contests. DianaNorquest read an announcement from Cindy Kerr fromConKerr Cancer. Her husband wrote to the MarthaStewart network about the work Cindy had done forchildren with cancer. They were chosen to receive$10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) for their organization.The network then decided to spend a day with the Kerrfamily. The family was also flown to New York to beon the Martha Stewart Show on October 23, 2007.

The very sad part of this story is that Ryan Kerr’scancer has returned. They hoped he could make allthese events. We pray for the Kerr Family at this tragictime.

It has been set up, through ConKerr Cancerthat our pillowcases go to Akron Children’s Hospital.Diana will deliver over 120 pillowcases fromconvention. As you get your pillowcases done you cangive them to your Deputies to bring to the State Office.If you live near Stark County arrangements can bemade to get the pillowcases to be sent on to ConKerrCancer, 295 E. Swedesford #396, Wayne, PA 19087

We hope you can get a sewing circle togetherthis winter and make your own ConKerr pillowcases.Your deputy and Family Activity Chairman should havecopies of the instructions. If they do not go toConKerrcancer.org where you can find what you need.

When you’re done give the pillowcases to yourdeputies or the Family Activity Committee. We willget them to Akron Children Hospital, the hospitalchosen for us. Cindy will contact additional hospitalsif we can supply the pillowcases for them.

Please keep track of how many you do and putit on your Family Activity report. We have a 1,000(one thousand) pillowcase goal. We can not meet andbeat the goal if we do not know the counts. We do notwant to limit you to just Akron Children, but becausewe are going through ConKerr Cancer organization;Cindy will mak any contact with additional hospitals.

Diana Nordquest emailed Cindy Kerr foranswers for Grangers questions.1. Do the children get a new pillowcases each timethey come to the hospital?2. Can the cases be made from flannel?3. Can the Grangers from Summit County take theirpillowcases directly to Akron Children’s or do theyneed to go through ConKerr?Answers:Diana,Yes, the children get a new pillowcase each time theycome into the hospital, and yes flannel is fine. As faras taking them directly to the hospital, the hospitalhas requested that they go through us. The childrenhave very low immune systems so they are not allowedoutside visitors. Hope Sue has kept you to date. We

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have now added 18 new sites across the country andin Canada. Thanks for spreading the word.Cindy.

Invite other groups to join in on thisWONDERFUL ADVENTURE.

The coupons you have been collecting andsending are greatly appreciated. We have received twoletters. One from Japan and one from England. Theyexpress their gratitude for the coupons and expresshow the military personnel feel closer to home throughthis small measure we do. Tracy the representative fromEngland asks that we divide the coupons by health andbeauty, pet products, baby products, perishable, andnon-perishable.

Keep collecting, cutting and sending them. Ourmilitary need our help in this little extra project. Usea priority box at the post office. It costs $8.90 nomatter how may pounds in the box.

At the welcome room at convention there wasa Cheerrio snack that everyone wanted the recipe for.Below you will find the recipe.Nutty O’s12 cups Honey Nut Cheerrios2 cups pecans1 cup whole almondsPut in large bowl.1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar1 cap dark karoHeat until sugar dissolves just to boiling.

Pour syrup over Cheerrios and nut and mix.Spread on a sprayed jelly roll pan and one 9x13 inchpan or 2 jelly roll pans. Bake 325 degrees for 15minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes and use a spatulato separate. When cold, store in Ziploc bags.

For diabetics, use 1 cup brown sugar Splenda,1 cup diabetic pancake syrup. Follow the samedirections.Marilyn WylerProgressive Valley GrangeCoshocton County

Spring Fling is April 26th at Grange Camp.We will start at 10:00 AM with a Family Activityquestion and answer session and then have a couplespeakers. If you have any suggestions on things youwould like information on, email us.

This year we will be making a fall wreath. Youwill have a choice of an angel or a scarecrow. Costwill be $12.50 for the day. This is $2.50 for supplies,

The FamilyActivity Committeeis selling a very nicetea towel. Yourcounty Deputiesshould have some intheir possession. Ifthey do not, pleasecontact us,

[email protected] or 330-875-5843. Eachtowel is $10.00. Wewill have them atthe state events andat the state office.

Family Activities Tea Towel

plus cost of lunch with the rest going to the Grangecamp for the use of this facility. Mark the pocketcalendars for April 26, 2008. Invite other Grangemembers and non-grangers to join with us.

More 2008 contest info for you. The bakingcontest will be peanut butter cookies using own favoriterecipe. You can use butter in place of margarine tosupport the farmers as well. These are cookies not bars.The recipe must be submitted with your entry. Use a3x5 card so the judge(s) can read the ingredients asthey taste the cookies. Put 6 on a plate in a baggie withthe recipe.

The banks can be made out of just aboutanything. They can be like a game, play music as thecoins go in, etc. Being creative is the “Adventure ofLife”.

The afghan has a minimum size of 50 inches.DO NOT forget that your deputy has to take this itemto state convention in Dayton next October. TAG ALLCONTEST ITEMS and store them in something sturdyto keep them clean and safe. Baby afghans should belimited to 45 inch square to be in category. Otherwisethey belong in Class A.

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Dorothy EckertState Lecturer

2480 Kline RoadMansfield, Ohio 44903-9067

Phone: 419-747-7582

“LIVE ADVENTUROUSLY WITHSUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS”

I hope everyone had a very blessed holidayseason. At our house we observe Christmas at leastthrough Twelfth Day, so we may still be celebratingwhen you read this. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if theChristmas spirit would prevail all year long instead ofa few days?

Now is the time to finish planning the year’swork if you haven’t already done so. Since Christmasis still on your mind why not plan a “Christmas InJuly” program. That was one of the best programs Idid as Pomona Lecturer. Our Pomona doesn’t meet inDecember and I wanted something different. We wentall out with carols, a tree, gift exchange, Christmasthemed program and, yes even Santa Claus. We had amerry old time. I mention this now so that you canstore your decorations, etc. so that you can easily reachthem.

Many famous people were born in January andFebruary. Plan a program around just one or severaltogether. Have members portray these people. Arrangethis ahead of time so that your members can be wellprepared. Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address is anobvious choice but some others could be interestingand informative, too. A simple contest would be totake a famous name and see how many words can bemade from the letters in a specified length of time.Partnering Juniors with adults for this usually workswell.

How are your Grange’s community service andfamily activities projects coming along? Have youcoordinated a program or two with these departmentsyet? Don’t overlook program possibilities there.Another favorite winter time program is a vacationtrip. Slides of a member’s vacation may be shown.Don’t let that run on too long. Also you could take atrip in song and let the members identify the songsand places. There are many ways to go with this - useyour imagination.

This is the time of year when Grange meetingsmay be postponed or canceled due to bad weather.(Weather - now there is a program topic). Lecturers,remember to be flexible for “Blessed are the flexiblefor they shall not be bent out of shape.”

The Lecturers Conference on March 29 will bean all-day session beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the StateGrange Office in Fredericktown. There is a registrationfee of $12.50 with lunch being provided. Theregistration form is on page 29. We are planning a fullday of the 3F’’s - fun, food, and fel1owship - as well asinformation and inspiration. There will be somethingfor everyone so do plan to attend.

LECTURERS RECOGNIZED FORSUBMITTING COMPLETE PROGRAMS:

Nora Jean Noble, Middlebury Grange #192, Knox Co.Genie Craven, Williamsport Grange #1815, MorrowKathleen Boone, Bennington Grange #977, Licking Co.Louise Anthony, Robertsville Grange #1784, Stark Co.June M. Graf, Leesville Grange #2078, Crawford Co.Ingrid Whitaker, Griggs Grange #l467, Ashtabula Co.Ruth Bishop (2), Wayne Co. Pomona #52Dora Flowers, Hardin Co. Pomona #43Louise Anthony (2), Stark Co. Pomona #28CREATIVE WRITING - POETRY (41 & Over)

A FRIEND LIKE GOLDA tribute to our faithful golden sheaf brothers and sisters

By Lew GottfriedIn Grange we have strong friendship tiesThese friends are like silver and goldEach new member is like silverAnd old friends are like gold

You have lived a useful lifeGOD has granted you extra yearsWe know that sometime it was hardFor among many joys were tears

You have been a faithful memberServing GOD and man with a smileLeaving no doubt to any oneThat your life is worthwhile

YOU have placed faith in GODNurtured hope, dispensed charityIn the modem way of life todayThat is considered a rarity

Your grange, your family, your friendsAre happy to see you grow oldAnd want to say a big thank youFor your friendship is like gold

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A Bird House ProjectBy Colleen Bramley LockhartHuntsburg Grange #2541

The project is a bird houseHow hard could it be?

That was quite a statement-Coming from me.

I’ve tried my hand at sewing,A stuffed toy, one or two.

Mostly the beginner type,The kind I like to do.

Photography comes easy,I have an eye for what is real.

To snap a scenic picture,Is really no big deal.

Quilting, knitting and crochet,I have not mastered yet.

But with a little practice,It won’t be hard, I bet.

But the project is a bird house,And I try to cooperate.

Even if it isn’t good,I want to participate.

So put a hammer in my hand.And add a nail or a screw.

My mind cannot make sense of it,I haven’t got a clue.

The roof should be at an angle,And there should be four sides,

The back should open up for youTo see where the baby hides.

It didn’t quite work out that way,It was not a work of art.

When I tried to attach it to the pole,It kind of fell apart.

Well the problems I encountered,I cannot put in words,

Trying to build a bird house,Is really for the birds!

Ed Luttrell, a native of Sandy Oregon, waselected the 22nd Master (President) of the NationalGrange in November of 2007. A second generationGranger, he is the immediate past Leadership/Membership Development Director for the NationalGrange. He is also an immediate-past Trustee on theOregon State Grange Foundation having been thePresident of the board for six years.

Ed grew up on a small farm outside of Portland and has workedin agriculture, automotive services, and publishing. He and Celia, hiswife of 27 years, have three grown children: Ben, Jacob, and Charlotte.They are members of the Boring-Damascus Grange #260 andClackamas Pomona Grange.

Ed has extensive Grange experience including Oregon StateMaster from 1996-2000, when he also served as a lobbyist for theGrange. His Grange accomplishments started in 1978 when he wasnamed Oregon State Outstanding Young Granger. He served on theOregon State Membership Committee from 1986 to 1988 and wasOregon State Gatekeeper from 1988 to 1992. He and Celia were OregonState Grange Outstanding Young Couple in 1989. Ed served as StateYouth Director from 1990 to 1992 and as Editor of the Oregon GrangeBulletin from 1992 to 1996.

In the past, he has served on the boards of the Oregon LandsCoalition, Grange Mutual Insurance Company, and Timberland StatesInsurance Company. He is also a current member of the PacificWonderland Region W.P.C. club.

Ed’s vision for the Grange is to strengthen the partnershipbetween the State and National levels of the organization in order toaid the Community Granges in achieving their goals and promotinggrowth.

Ed Luttrell, Elected 22nd Masterof the National Grange

Make-A-Difference-Day-Project

Well over 500pounds of food plus$585.00 cash was col-lected at the Ohio StateGrange Convention inDublin. This food wassorted into categories

and donated to the Dublin FoodPantry. See page 29 for moredetails on this Community Ser-vice Project.

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Sarah GraftonDeaf Activities Director

167 South Harris AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43204-3012


New Adventures inDeaf Activities

“The best and most beautiful things in the worldcannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt withinthe heart.” By Helen Keller

This was a quote taken from the Deaf ActivitiesReport submitted by Deann Blackford from CarlwickGrange in Muskingum County. Thanks Deann forsharing with us. I included it in my ConventionConference. That is so true. We give from the heartespecially at this time of year during the Holiday season.We express ourselves openly and our Grange CommunityService projects show that we feel compelled to helpmany people and organizations in the need of assistance.This Department is full of Community Service Projectsfor the hearing impaired, because the need is there andwe feel the need to help.

2007 Deaf Activities Chairperson ReportsOut of 247 Granges in Ohio I received 47 reports.

41 Subordinate Reports, 5 Pomona Reports and 1 JuniorGrange report. Of those 47 reports 11 reportedpresenting programs for their Grange. At our MarchDeaf Activities Conference we made the first page forour report and only one person, June Justi of FranklinCounty, included her scrapbook page in her report. Iwas very proud of June.

The outstanding reports were submitted by JudithCarrick, Stark County Pomona Grange #28, June Justifrom Blendon Grange #708 in Franklin County andMatthew Smith from Star Junior Grange in MeigsCounty. The report that contained the outstandingprogram on Deaf or hearing issues was presented byDeann Blackford from Carlwick Grange in MuskingumCounty. I presented them with canvas bags that I sewed“ILY” onto. I also gave a similar bag to my committeemembers to thank each lady for their work at camp,convention, and conferences. Thanks again Judy, Juli,Hazel and Kayla for everything.

We held a 50/50 raffle at the convention withthe money to go to the Deaf/Blind Conference in 2008.The raffle amount of $92.00 was won by a lady whowon a community service award and attended theconvention on Monday evening. I’m sorry I do not knowher name, and the ticket was destroyed with all the others.

Thank you to each of you who supported our raffle.We would like to hold another one at the RitualisticContest.

I shared a first aid tip that we learned at camp.If you are having a heart attack or think you are havingone; COUGH and KEEP coughing. Your mind istelling you to breathe. COUGH all the way to thehospital.

Deaf Activities Conference at OSG ConventionWe had a small attendance at the convention

Deaf Activity Conference. I was asked to hold it whensession is closed in the future. People wanted to attendbut they had Delegate responsibilities to uphold. Iwill try to remember that for next convention.

Our guest speaker for the ConventionConference was Mary Hale, President of the OhioDeaf/Blind Association. She told about some of theproblems that deaf/blind people have and that theirconvention is to help get them out to meet other people

who face the samechallenges on a dailybasis. I presented hera check for $500.00from the sale of theparing knives andspoon servers. Sheand her husband,Mike, were very

appreciative of the Ohio State Grange support to theirorganization.

Camp OpportunityI would like to thank you again for supporting

our Camp Opportunity 2007 and also the first aiditems. I tried to thank everyone off the top of myhead at the convention but I had forgotten a few. I’msorry. Please forgive me for I suffer from Senioritis.This is the first year in a long time that we receivedmore donations than the cost of camp. I am veryappreciative. Please continue your support. The campis going through a big change in growing and it ismore costly to each department than ever before.

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Camp Opportunity will soon be upon us -July 18-20, 2008. Please ask a family who has adeaf child or children to attend. Support them byhelping to pay the camp fee of $55.00 per camper 5years old and older. Children four and under arefree. You can either mail your check to me or to the501c3. Please earmark the check for “CampOpportunity” We are having a water park themewith a luau for our Saturday evening celebration.This should be a fun year. We will learn about watersafety this year.

Hats and GlovesI received a few hats and gloves at the

convention this year, but not nearly as many as Iusually get. Some people admitted they drove offand forgot them at home. I have received three boxesin the mail and one via Viola Wayne SpecialDelivery. Thank you so much everyone whoparticipated in this project that is “felt within theheart to donate these items.” There can never betoo many hats and gloves. I was substituting (specialneeds aide) this week when the teacher read a notefrom a mom asking her to “please send the child’shat home.” The parent assumed it was in the classroom, but the teacher searched in the lost and foundand came up with the hat. They do get lost quiteeasily and frequently. A personal thanks to those ofyou who take the time to hand knit or crochet thevery colorful beautiful hats. Remember warmthwhen you do this. We will accept these all yearlong.

Deaf Activities Conference - March 15, 2008Our next big state-wide event will be our

conference in March. We’ll have to work on moresigns to make up for running out of time at theConvention Conference before we got to do anyASL. I hope to see you at the conference. I willclose with another quote by Helen Keller that wasalso included in Deann’s report. “Alone we can doso little, together we can do so much.” Let’s all doa lot in Deaf Activities by each of us doing oursmall part to better the lives for deaf/hard of hearingpeople in our community.

Happy Holidays! Stay warm and keephealthy! Be careful on the ice and snow! See you inMarch at Friendly Hills.

I really love you. Sarah

Mark Naylor, Gary Brumbaugh, Joyce Ann Blosser, andJim Russell guarding the convention ghost candy dish.

Bumpsey daisey is always a hit for the square dancersand everyone can enjoy a good line dance.

Bibles were presented to honor our deceased membersby the Knox County Memorial Team.

Ohio State Grange Convention 2007

Knox County Grange members presented the MemorialService.

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Nifty NeedlesClass A Afghan1st. Beatrice Linn, Mercer Co.2nd. Betty Conner, Wayne Co.3rd. JoAnn Sanor, Columbiana Co.Class B For The Table1st. Elsie Dehoff, Mahoning Co.2nd. Beatrice Linn, Mercer Co.3rd. Janie Dennis, Fairfield Co.Class C Something to Wear1st. Linda Wagstaff, Guernsey Co.2nd. Rosemary Trivelli, Portage Co.3rd. June Justi, Franklin Co.Class D Rock-A-Bye Baby1st. Donna Grossman, Geauga Co.2nd. Rosemary Trivelli, Portage Co.3rd. Loretta Crego, Knox Co.Class E Embroidery1st. Janet Kauffman, Wayne Co.2nd. Julie Kokosky, Ashtabula Co.3rd. Pam Bramble, Hardin Co.Class F Plastic Canvas1st. Janie Dennis, Fairfield Co.2nd. Opal Dyer, Meigs Co.3rd. Sarah Grafton, Franklin Co.Class G Stuffed Toys1st. Pam Bramble, Hardin Co.2nd. Anna Louise, Beaver Erie Co.3rd. Joyce Martin, Ross Co.Class H Beaded Jewelry1st. Terri Lautzenheiser, Stark Co.2nd. Tessa Tishler, Coshocton Co.3rd. LeeAnn Richter, Wayne Co.

JuniorsSewingAge 5-8 Hot/Cold Pack1st. Destiny Wade, Knox Co.2nd. Jessica Dix, Stark Co.3rd. Jessica Skitzki, Geauga Co.4th. Karah Nungesser, Fairfield Co.5th. Aaron Evans, Morrow Co.6th. Markus Christ, Ashtabula Co.7th. Olivia Yost, Meigs Co.Age 9-11 Hot/Cold Pack1st. Haley Anderson, Mahoning Co.2nd. Erykal Rudder, Knox Co.3rd. Kortney Jacobs, Fairfield Co.4th. Jacob Robinson, Stark Co.5th. Adam Hinshaw, Darke Co.6th. Alexandria Como, Ashtabula Co.7th. Kylie Linn, Mercer Co.8th. Curtis Harmon, Clermont Co.

Age 12-14 Hot/Cold Pack1st. Terry Fitch, Richland Co.2nd. Derek Kemph, Columbiana Co.3rd. Tiffany Jacobs, Fairfield Co.4th. Curtis Slabaugh, Knox Co.5th. Devan Cumpston, Stark Co.6th. Amanda Lotz, Hardin Co.7th. Hillery Como, Ashtabula Co.8th. Megan Dyer, Meigs Co.Juniors Plastic CanvasAge 5-81st. Destiny Wade, Knox Co.2nd. Patrick Lanstrum, Geauga Co.Age 9-111st. Jennifer Lanstrum, Geauga Co.Age 12-141st. Carrie Chuba, Geauga Co.Juniors Stuffed ToysAge 5-81st. Jessica Skitzki, Geauga Co.2nd. Markus Christ, Ashtabula Co.Age 9-111st. Jennifer Lanstrum, Geauga Co.2nd. Catlin Partin, Darke Co.3rd. Bryant Crabtree, Ashtabula Co.Age 12-141st. Derek Kemph, Columbiana Co.2nd. Melissa Carpenter, Knox Co.3rd. Katie Pride, Wayne Co.4th. Jacqui Mears, Darke Co.5th. Alexandria Como, Ashtabula Co.6th. Carrie Chuha, Geauga Co.

QuiltsClass A Made by Individual1st. Faye Gray, Guernsey Co.2nd. Kathryn Sampson, Washington Co.3rd. Lois Walker, Stark Co.4th. Alice Knauer, Erie Co.5th. Sara Cullums, Meigs Co.Class B Made by a Group1st. Charlotte Wagner, Washington Co.2nd. Sara Cullums, Meigs Co.3rd. Bud & Nella Truex, Richland Co.4th. Jean Raush & Freda Cooper,

Coshocton Co.5th. Patty Taynor, Miami Co.Class C Small Items1st. Charlotte Wagner, Washington Co.2nd. Jennifer Blosser, Fairfield Co.3rd. Joyce Martin, Ross Co.4th. Connie Giesecker, Huron Co.5th. Rosalie Johnson, Meigs Co.

Theme Project Birdhouse1st. Roy Grueser, Meigs Co.2nd. George Rooks, Clermont Co.3rd. Albert J. Altenhof, Columbiana

Co, Non-memberWelcome Sign1st. Bonnie Evans, Clermont Co.2nd. Mary Jo Kubichek, Ashtabula Co.3rd. Carolyn Kienzle, Hocking Co.Sewing Accent Pillow1st. Louise Sheares, Hardin Co.2nd. Janie Dennis, Fairfield Co.3rd. Diana Nordquest, Columbiana Co.

Best of ShowClass A Quilt

Faye Gray, Guernsey Co.

Committee AwardClass A Quilt

Faye Gray, Guernsey Co.

Best of Show - Subordinate ArtJean Yost - Still Life

Best of Show - Jr. ArtKarah Nungesser - Ages 8 & Under

Computer Generated Art

Best of ShowSubordinate Photography

Bill Ginnery Jr. - Scenery

Best of Show - Jr. PhotographyAdam Hinshaw - Ages 9 - 11

Animals in our World

Lecturer’s Choice AwardNicole Swigart

Subordinate Scenery

Contest Winners

Contest WinnersGift Bag - Ages 12 - 14 (10 entries)1st. Amanda Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.2nd. Justin Blakley, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Butler Co.3rd. Kyle Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.4th. Devin Kneipp, Monroe Jr. # 988, Clermont Co.5th. Jacqui Mears, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.6th. Megan Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.7th. Carrie Chuha, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.8th. Curtis Slabaugh, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.Cookies in a Jar - Ages 12 - 14 (14 entries)1st. Tiffany Jacobs, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. #1070, Fairfield2nd. Amanda Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.3rd. Carrie Chuha, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.4th. Derek Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.5th. Nick Rehm, Smithville Jr. #627, Wayne Co.6th. David Corll, Dublin Jr. #28, Mahoning Co.7th. Megan Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.8th. Terry Fitch, Olivesburg Jr. #1024, Richland Co.Scrapbook Page - Ages 12 - 14 (12 entries)1st. Kyle Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.2nd. Catlin Pauley, Greenwood Jr. #245, Hardin Co.3rd. Tiffany Jacobs, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. #1070, Fairfield4th. Katie Pride, Valley College Jr. #382, Wayne Co.5th. Megan Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.6th. Terry Fitch, Olivesburg Jr. #1024, Richland Co.7th. Carrie Chuha, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.8th. Madison Courtney, Smith Jr. #536, Mahoning Co.Wooden Christmas Ornament - 12 - 14 (12 entries)1st. Catlin Pauley, Greenwood Jr. #245, Hardin Co.2nd. Terry Fitch, Olivesburg Jr. #1024, Richland Co.3rd. Tiffany Jacobs, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. #1070, Fairfield4th. Derek Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.5th. Jacqui Mears, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.6th. Madison Courtney, Smith Jr. #536, Mahoning Co.7th. Amanda Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.8th. Curtis Slabaugh, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.Measuring Spoon Swag - Ages 12 - 14 (8 entries)1st. Amanda Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.2nd. Curtis Slabaugh, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.3rd. Ciara Barnett, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.4th. Jacqui Mears, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.5th. Hillary Como, Jefferson Jr. #357, Ashtabula Co.6th. Carrie Chuha, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.7th. Terry Fitch, Olivesburg Jr. #1024, Richland Co.8th. Devan Cumpston, Pike Jr. #423, Stark Co.Gift Bag - Ages 9 - 11 (11 entries)1st. Sarah Heilman, Goshen Jr. #827, Hardin Co.2nd. Evan O'Keefe, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.3rd. Grace Kinner, Monroe Jr. #988, Clermont Co.4th. Austin Campbell, Morgan Jr. #920, Knox Co.5th. Amy Harris, Valley College Jr. #382, Wayne Co.6th. Caitlin Partin, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.7th. Andrew Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.8th. Stephanie Wayne, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.

Cookies in a Jar - Ages 9 - 11 (13 entries)1st. Miranda Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.2nd. Kortney Jacobs, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. #1070, Fairfield3rd. Sarah Heilman, Goshen Jr. #827, Hardin Co.4th. Austin Campbell, Morgan Jr. #920, Knox Co.5th. Haley Anderson, Smith Jr. #536, Mahoning Co.6th. Joshua Mahoney, Pike Jr. #423, Stark Co.7th. Kylie Linn, Hopewell Jr. #704, Mercer Co.8th. Mason Taylor, Jefferson Jr. #357, Ashtabula Co.Scrapbook Page - Ages 9 - 11 (12 entries)1st. Joshua Mahoney, Pike Jr. #423, Stark Co.2nd. Mason Taylor, Jefferson Jr. #357, Ashtabula Co.3rd. Kortney Jacobs, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. #1070, Fairfield4th. Austin Campbell, Morgan Jr. #920, Knox Co.5th. Kylie Linn, Hopewell Jr. #704, Mercer Co.6th. Dakota Miller, Greenwood Jr. #245, Hardin Co.7th. Adam Hinshaw, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.8th. Miranda Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.Wooden Christmas Ornament - Ages 9 - 11 (8 entries)1st. Kortney Jacobs, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. #1070, Fairfield2nd. Rebecca Dix, Pike Jr. #423, Stark Co.3rd. Caitlin Partin, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.4th. Curtis Harmon, Monroe Jr. #988, Clermont Co.5th. Michelle Chandler, East Plymouth Jr. #322, Ashtabula Co.6th. Justin Smith, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.7th. Ashley Williams, Morgan Jr. #920, Knox Co.8th. Miranda Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.Measuring Spoon Swag - Ages 9 - 11 (8 entries)1st. Mason Taylor, Jefferson Jr. #357, Ashtabula Co.2nd. Haley Anderson, Smith Jr. #536, Mahoning Co.3rd. Cody Slabaugh, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.4th. Curtis Harmon, Monroe Jr. #988, Clermont Co.5th. Justin Smith, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.6th. Janelle Mears, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.7th. Jennifer Lanstrum, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.8th. Joshua Mahoney, Pike Jr. #423, Stark Co.Gift Bag (non-member craft) - 8 and Under (14 entries)1st. David Heilman, Goshen Jr. #827, Hardin Co.2nd. Josey Scott, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Adams Co.3rd. Taylor Rogers, Monroe Jr. #988, Clermont Co.4th. Dylan Siert, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.5th. Jacob Rausch, Blue Ridge Jr. #979, Coshocton Co.6th. Kaylee Huston, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Butler Co.7th. Aaron Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.8th. Dylan Moyer, East Plymouth Jr. #322, Ashtabula Co.Cookies in a Jar - Ages 8 and Under (14 entries)1st. Corey McClellan, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Adams Co.2nd. Christopher Jacobs, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr, Fairfield Co.3rd. Jessica Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1080, Geauga Co.4th. Hannah Heilman, Goshen Jr. #827, Hardin Co.5th. Destiny Wade, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.6th. Jacob Corll, Dublin Jr. #28, Mahoning Co.7th. Dylan Siert, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.8th. Madison Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.

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Scrapbook Page - Ages 8 & Under (13 entries)1st. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield2nd. Ryan Smith, Hopewell Jr. #704, Mercer Co.3rd. Hannah Heilman, Goshen Jr. #827, Hardin Co.4th. Austin Fitzgerald, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.5th. Ricky Reed, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.6th. Andre' Grandbouche', East Plymouth Jr. #322, Ashtabula7th. Taylor Rogers, Monroe Jr. #988, Clermont Co.8th. Aaron Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.Wooden Christmas Ornament - 8 & Under (15 entries)1st. Corey McClellan, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Adams Co.2nd. Carrol Pauley, Greenwood Jr. #245, Hardin Co.3rd. Colton Foos, Willow Grove Jr. #340, Columbiana Co.4th. Kaylee Huston, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Butler Co.5th. Jessica Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.6th. Searea Wade, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.7th. Jacob Corll, Dublin Jr. #28, Mahoning Co.8th. Jessica Dix, Pike Jr. #423, Stark Co.Measuring Spoon Swag - Ages 8 & Under (7 entries)1st. Destiny Wade, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.2nd. Taron Swaggard, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.3rd. Madysen Piper, Unity Jr. #1044, Mercer Co.4th. Stephanie Williamson, Geauga Co. Pomona Jr, Geauga Co.5th. Austin Fitzgerald, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.6th. Matthew Smith, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.7th. Noah Richter, Monroe Jr. #988, Clermont Co.Decorated Paper Mache Box - Girls - 13 1/2 - 20 (6 ent.)1st. Jessica McCrady, Mile Branch Jr. #933, Columbiana Co.2nd. Emilee Hanson, McDonald #669, Hardin Co.3rd. Katelyn Fullmer, Nimishillen #1627, Stark Co.4th. Brittany Hicks, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1843, Fairfield Co.5th. Justephanie Chandler, Ledge #2593, Geauga Co.Wind Chimes - Boys - Ages 13 1/2 - 20 (3 entries)1st. Myron Sinclair, Ledge #2593, Geauga Co.2nd. Kyle Kemph, Bayard #1878, Columbiana Co.3rd. Tom McCrady, Clearcreek Valley #1843, Fairfield Co.Decorated Brick Doorstop - Ages 13 1/2 - 20 (6 entries)1st. Dale Hogue, Eureka #1241, Muskingum Co.2nd. J. D. Stover, Clearcreek Valley #1843, Fairfield Co.3rd. Autum Pittman, Marion #2145, Hocking Co.4th. Jessica McCrady, Mile Branch #933, Columbiana Co.5th. Katelyn Fullmer, Nimishillen #1627, Stark Co.Decorated Treat Can - YA/YM - Ages 21 - 40 (5 entries)1st. Julie Rokosky, Sheffield Star #1610, Ashtabula Co.2nd. Christy O'Nail, Ewing #2082, Hocking Co.3rd. Rachel Dennis, Richland #1899, Fairfield Co.4th. Amy Collen, Ledge #2593, Geauga Co.5th. Etta Baker, Jefferson #1959, Knox Co.Holiday Decorations - Ages 41 & Over (5 entries)1st. Janie Dennis, Richland #1899, Fairfield Co.2nd. Mary Jo Kubichek, Sheffield Star #1610, Ashtabula Co.3rd. Zella Baker, Dublin #1409, Mahoning Co.4th. Linda Brown, Bayard #1878, Columbiana Co.5th. Priscilla Arnholt, Jefferson #1959, Knox Co.

Woodworking Project - Ages 41 & Over (3 entries)1st. Sharon Perrine, Pike #1669, Stark Co.2nd. Norman Hendrickson, Pleasant Grove #1681, Muskingum3rd. Howard Wilhem, Mt. Nebo #664, Columbiana Co.Wood Carving - using hand tools - (8 entries)1st. Larry Bryan, Blue Ridge Grange #1448, Coshocton Co.2nd. Jean Yost, Shiloh Community #2608, Richland Co.3rd. Richard Barrell, Republic #2509, Seneca Co.

ArtScenes - Subordinate (4 entries)1st. Mary Thomas, Lawrence Valley #2503, Hardin Co.2nd. Mindy Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley #1843, Fairfield Co.3rd. Kelly Whitney, Huntsburg #2541, Geauga Co.Still Life - Subordinate (5 entries)1st. Jean Yost, Shilah #2608, Richland Co.2nd. Shariah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley #1843, Fairfield Co.3rd. Myron Sinclair, Ledge #2593, Geauga Co.People - Subordinate (3 entries)1st. Joshua Blakley, Collinsville #2264, Butler Co.2nd. Mindy Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley #1843, Fairfield Co.3rd. Rosemary Myers , Ledge #2593, Geauga Co.Nature - Subordinate (4 entries)1st. Shariah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley #1843, Fairfield Co.2nd. Mary Thomas, Lawrence Valley #2603, Hardin Co.3rd. Cindy Echelberry, Richvale #1717, Muskingum Co.Scene/Landscapes - Ages 8 & Under (3 entries)1st. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield2nd. Marissa Christ, Jefferson Jr. #357, Ashtabula Co.3rd. Patrick Lanstrum, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.Still Life - Ages 8 & Under (4 entries)1st. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield2nd. Searea Wade, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.3rd. Jessica Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.People - Ages 8 & Under (2 entries)1st. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield2nd. Patrick Lanstrum, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.Nature - Ages 8 & Under (5 entries)1st. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield2nd. Hannah Heilman, Goshen Jr. #827, Hardin Co.3rd. Jessica Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.Computer Generated Art - Ages 8 & Under (4 entries)1st. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield2nd. Madison Dyer , Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.3rd. Ricky Reed, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.Scene/Landscapes - Ages 9 - 11 (6 entries)1st. Cody Slabaugh, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.2nd. Miranda Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.3rd. Megan McNeil, Lexington Jr. #651, Stark Co.Still Life - Ages 9 - 11 (2 entries)1st. Joe Tucker, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.2nd. Haley Anderson, Smith Jr. #536, Mahoning Co.People - Ages 9 - 11 (2 entries)1st. Haley Anderson, Smith Jr. #536, Mahoning Co.2nd. Miranda Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.

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Nature - Ages 9 - 11 (5 entries)1st. Sarah Heilman, Goshen Jr. #827, Hardin Co.2nd. Haley Anderson, Smith Jr. #536, Mahoning Co.3rd. Megan McNeil, Lexington Jr. #651, Stark Co.Computer Generated Art - Ages 9 - 11 (3 entries)1st. Adam Hinshaw, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.2nd. Jenifer Lanstrum, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.3rd. Andrew Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.Scene/Landscapes - Ages 12 - 14 (3 entries)1st. Curtis Slabaugh, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.2nd. Carrie Chuha, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.3rd. David Corll, Dublin Jr. #28, Mahoning Co.Still Life - Ages 12 - 14 (4 entries)1st. Amanda Lotz, Hardin Co. Pomona Jr. #1075, Hardin Co.2nd. Megan Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.3rd. Derek Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.People - Ages 12 - 14 (2 entries)1st. David Corll, Dublin Jr. #28, Mahoning Co.2nd. Carrie Chuha, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.Nature - Ages 12 - 14 (3 entries)1st. Derek Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.2nd. David Corll, Dublin Jr. #28, Mahoning Co.3rd. Hillary Como, Jefferson Jr. #357, Ashtabula Co.Computer Generated Art - Ages 12 - 14 (3 entries)1st. Megan Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.2nd. Amanda Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.3rd. Seth Hall, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield Co.

PhotographyScenery - Subordinate (20 entries)1st. Bill Ginnery Jr., Richland #1899, Fairfield Co.2nd. Jeff Lotze, Robertsville #1784, Stark Co.3rd. Susan Gunkle, Stelvideo #295, Darke Co.Portraits - Subordinate (19 entries)1st. Jeff Lotze, Robertsville #1784, Stark Co.2nd. Patty Oyster, Mile Branch #933, Columbiana Co.3rd. Jim Richter, Monroe #2018, Clermont Co.Families at work or play - Subordinate (22 entries)1st. Kevin Evans, Williamsport #1815, Morrow Co.2nd. Nicole Swigart, Hillard #2715, Franklin Co.3rd. Peggy Cahill, Goshen Community #578, Hardin Co.Grangers helping others - Subordinate (13 entries)1st. Brandy A. Hanososky, Saybrook #1739, Ashtabula Co.2nd. Lynne Hinshaw, Stelvideo #295, Darke Co.3rd. Bethany Smith, Morgan #829, Knox Co.Animals in our World - Subordinate (21 entries)1st. Jill McNeil, Lexington #2769, Stark Co.2nd. Donna Heilman, Goshen #578, Hardin Co.3rd. Paul Kohta, East Plymouth #1548, Ashtabula Co.Scenery - Ages 8 & Under (3 entries)1st. Sydney Spitler, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.2nd. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield3rd. Madison Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.Multi-Generation Family - Ages 8 & Under (2 entries)1st. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield2nd. Isaiah Tucker, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.

Families at Work or Play - Ages 8 & Under (1 entries)1st. Megan Tucker, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.Grangers Helping Others - Ages 8 & Under (2 entries)1st. Sydney Spitler, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.2nd. Karah Nungesser, Clearcreek Valley #1051, Fairfield Co.Animals in our World - Ages 8 & Under (4 entries)1st. Madison Dyer, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.2nd. Skylar Lotz, Hardin Co. Pomona Jr. #1075, Hardin Co.3rd. Jessica Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.Scenery - Ages 9 - 11 (1 entries)1st. Joe Tucker, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.Multi-Generational Family - Ages 9 - 11 (1 entries)1st. Jennifer Lanstrum, Hambden Jr. #527, Geauga Co.Families at Work or Play - Ages 9 - 11 (1 entries)1st. Joshua Myers, Geauga Co. Pomona Jr. #1041, Geauga Co.Grangers Helping Other - Ages 9 - 11 (2 entries)1st. Joe Tucker, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.2nd. Cody Slabaugh, Jefferson Jr. #1079, Knox Co.Animals in Our World - Ages 9 - 11 (4 entries)1st. Adam Hinshaw, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.2nd. Joe Tucker, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.3rd. Austin Campbell, Morgan Jr. #920, Knox Co.Scenery - Ages 12 - 14 (5 entries)1st. Amanda Lotz, Hardin Co. Pomona Jr. #1075, Hardin Co.2nd. Kyle Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.3rd. Amanda Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.Multi-Generational Family - Ages 12 - 14 (3 entries)1st. Jordan McNeil, Lexington Jr. #651, Stark Co.2nd. Harley Chandler, East Plymouth Jr. #322, Ashtabula Co.3rd. Seth Hall, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield Co.Families at Work or Play - Ages 12 - 14 (4 entries)1st. Kyle Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.2nd. Seth Hall, Clearcreek Valley Jr. #1051, Fairfield Co.3rd. Jordan McNeil, Lexington Jr. #651, Stark Co.Grangers Helping Others - Ages 12 - 14 (3 entries)1st. Jacqui Mears, Stelvideo Jr. #216, Darke Co.2nd. Alex McMullen, Geauga Co. Pomona Jr. #1041, Geauga3rd. Seth Hall, Clearcreek Valley Juninor #1051, Fairfield Co.Animals in our World - Ages 12 - 14 (7 entries)1st. Amanda Evans, Ohio State Jr. #1076, Morrow Co.2nd. Jordan McNeil, Lexington Jr. #651, Stark Co.3rd. Derek Kemph, Mile Branch Jr. #59, Columbiana Co.

Creative Writing - Poetry - Jr. Grange1st. Aspen O'Keefe, Star Jr. #878, Meigs Co.

Essay ContestAges 12 - 14 (1 entry)1st. Devan Cumpston, Pike Jr. #423, Stark Co.Ages 9 - 11 (1 entry)1st. Miranda Skitzki, Huntsburg Jr. #1085, Geauga Co.

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GRANGE RALLYApril 18 - 20, Friendly Hills Camp, Zanesville, Ohio

FROM THE PAST – remember the Grange rallies during the mid and latter eighties and again in themid nineties? … Well, we have scheduled another GRANGE RALLY for April 18, 19 and 20. It will beginFriday at 5:00. You are welcome to arrive when you can. There will be a quality snack provided by thekitchen staff following the evening activities. You may of course, also bring your own snacks.

There will be scheduled activities planned for the Junior aged, Youth aged, and Adult participants.There will also be some free time for some ‘good ‘ole Grange visiting’ for your pleasure!

There will be three full meals Saturday and a light continental breakfast first thing Sunday. Theweekend will conclude with a full brunch following the morning worship service. Chef Mike Abood andkitchen staff have already established quite a reputation for serving meals that are far, far above the averagecamp food.

The cost will tentatively be $55.00 per person for the entire weekend, with children under four yearsof age being free. There will be price breaks for partial weekends, and possibly other breaks. All overpaymentswill be cheerfully refunded! The Grange Rally will be open to everyone. What a membership tool! Plan oncoming and having a GREAT TIME!

Questions? Contact Gary or Linda Brumbaugh; 419.784.2863 or [email protected]

Name(s)____________________________________________________________________Jr.___ Yth.___ Adult___

Address_________________________________________________________________________________________

Grange name, # and county __________________________________________________ or Non-member______

Name(s)____________________________________________________________________Jr.___ Yth.___ Adult___

Address___________________________________________________________________________________________

Grange name, # and county __________________________________________________ or Non-member______

________ Reservations age 5 and over at $55.00 Each . . . . . $_______

________ Reservations age 4 and under. . . . . . . free

________ Total reservationsSend registration with Rally fee by April 5 to:

Ohio State Grange, P. O. Box 121, 16303 Village Parkway, Fredericktown, OH 43019 - 0121

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50th Annual Legislative Conference7th Annual Deaf Activities Conference

Saturday March 15, 2008 - Friendly Hills Camp - 9:30 AM - 3:30 PMName Phone Number Conference Attending

________________________________________ (_______) ________________ ______________________________________________________________ (_______) ________________ ______________________________________________________________ (_______) ________________ ______________________________________________________________ (_______) ________________ ______________________County _______________________________ Grange _______________________

Mail this form (or a copy) with your check $12.50 per person by March 1 to:

Ohio State Grange, 16303 Village Parkway, P.O. Box 121, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019Anyone may attend the conferences. You do not need to be the Legislative or Deaf Activitiesperson of your Grange to attend.

New Date! New Date!

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Hello again,I hope that you all have Community Service

projects well under way. I am still searching for ideasfor projects to promote on the state level. Please shareany community service suggestions with me. It isdifficult to come up with this kind of project, becauseour Granges and communities are so different. Localprojects vary according to the area and what isappropriate in one community will not be effective inanother. We should all be alert to the needs of our owncommunity. The project summary sheet for 2006-07was the most extensive that we have ever had. A greatdeal of monetary gifts were given to organizations andagencies and this is good, but some of you did notindicate how you obtained the money that you gave.Working together to raise funds for our Granges or forpassing on to others is what builds a firm foundationfor our Granges. You get to know each other and forma bond of friendship. That’s what fraternity is. Andour Fraternity is unique because it is a family fraternitywith all ages working together.

Our Make-A-Difference-Day project at the StateGrange Convention was a great success. The amountof food, paper and personal products was estimated tobe well over 500 pounds and we gave cash and checksfor $585.00 to the Dublin Food Pantry. The DublinFood Pantry is affiliated with the Ohio Association ofSecond Harvest Food Banks. Second Harvest is activeall over the state and may have a food bank near youthat would appreciate Your help.

Dorothy EckertCommunity Service Director

2480 Kline RoadMansfield, Ohio 44903-9067

Phone: 419-747-7582

“SWEET SUCCESSTHROUGH COMMUNITY

SERVICE”A portion of the March 29 Lecturers

Conference will be devoted to Community Service. Ihope that you will be able to join your lecturer for thatmeeting. Details are in the Lecturer’s Column.

COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORTS:Below I am listing the Gold and Silver Star

Reports. The first four places are designated, the restare in alphabetical order:1st Morgan Grange #829, Knox Co.2nd Robertsville Grange #1784, Stark Co.3rd Wayne Grange #262, Knox Co.4th Monroe Grange #2570, Miami Co.

GOLD STAR REPORTS:East Plymouth Grange #1548, Ashtabula Co.Goshen Community Grange #578, Hardin Co.Jefferson Grange #1311, Ashtabula Co.Nimishillen Grange #1627, Stark Co.Painter Creek Grange #1923, Hardin Co.Pike Grange #1669, Stark Co.Staunton Community Grange #2685, Miami Co.Waterford Grange #231, Washington Co.

SILVER STAR REPORTS:Darrow Street Grange #751, Summit Co.Hilliard Grange #2715, Franklin Co.Hopewell Grange #2688, Mercer Co.Huntsburg Grange #2541, Geauga Co.Lawrence Valley Grange #2503, Hardin Co.Mile Branch Grange #933, Columbiana Co.Norton Grange #2566, Summit Co.Perry Grange #2729, Stark Co.Stelvideo Grange #295, Darke Co.

Lecturer and Community Service Conference Registration FormMarch 29, Ohio State Grange Office, Fredericktown Cost $12.50 per person

Name _________________________________________ Grange __________________ County __________________

Address _____________________________________________________ City __________________ State _________

Zip _______________Phone (_______) _____________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Name _________________________________________ Grange __________________ County __________________

Address _____________________________________________________ City __________________ State _________

Zip _______________Phone (_______) _____________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Mail registration and fees by March 15 to:Ohio State Grange, P.O. Box 121, 16303 Village Parkway, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019

Ritualistic & Drill ContestPublic Speaking & Sign-A-Song Contest

March 8, 2008, Friendly Hills Camp

Mail All Entries to:Ohio State Grange

PO Box 121, 16303 Village ParkwayFredericktown, Ohio 43019

Please check contest(s) your team is entering__________ Junior Drill __________ Junior Opening & Closing__________ Any Age Fun Type drill __________ Youth/YA/YM Drill__________ Any Age New Member Welcoming __________ Any Age Drill__________ Any Age Opening & Closing Alternative __________ Any Age Opening & ClosingTraditional

Grange _____________________________________ # _________ County ___________________________________

Team Director’s Name ____________________________Phone # (_______)_________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ State __________________ Zip _________________________All rules are in the September 2007 Ohio Granger. If you have questions, direct them to the Ohio State Grange Office. Allmembers must be in good standing with dues paid to December 31, 2007. The dues and reports for the Grange(s) mustbe submitted to the State Grange. Please mail entries by February 15, 2008 to receive copies of score sheets andinstructions.

Sign-A-Song EntrySee page 13 September 2007 Ohio Granger for rules

Categories_____ Individual _____ Novice _____ Hobbyist_____ Group _____ Novice _____ Hobbyist

Name(s) ______________________________________Name(s) ______________________________________Name(s) ______________________________________Address ______________________________________City ______________________ State ______________Zip ______________ Phone ______________________Grange ____________ #_____ County _____________

Mail by February 15, 2008 to:Ohio State Grange


Public Speaking EntrySee page 12 September 2007 Ohio Granger for rules

Categories______ 14-19 years ______ regular ______ elevator______ 20-29 years ______ regular ______ elevator______ 30 + years ______ regular ______ elevator

Name ____________________________________________Address __________________________________________City ____________________________ State ____________Zip __________ Phone _____________________________Grange ________________ # _____ County ____________

Mail by February 15, 2008 to:Ohio State Grange


Junior Public Speaking and Sign-A-Song EntrySee pages 6 and 7 of this Ohio Granger for rules

Name ___________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________ Phone # (_____) ___________

Jr. Grange name and # _________________________________________ County ______________________________

Address ____________________________ City ____________________ State ___________ Zip _________________

Public Speaking: Age 8-10 ______ 11-12 ______ 13-14 ______ Sign-A-Song Contest ______ Manuel Alphabet ______

Mail by February 15, 2008 To: Ohio State Grange, PO Box 121, 16303 Village Parkway, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019.

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General Contest Rules:1. Pianist may be any age; recorded music ispermitted.2. A team shall be a County team or an individualLocal (Subordinate) team, with all members in goodstanding.3. No county or district contest will be held; allteams will participate on the date and at the place shownabove.4. A sample score sheet and an information sheetwill be sent to team captains upon receiving their entries.

DRILL CONTESTDrill Contest Rules:1. Teams must perform within a maximum 24’ X30’ area; teams may set up a smaller area.2. A drill must consist of at least 4 formations.3. The time of the drill must be at least eightminutes, but not over ten minutes.4. Junior Grange members in good standing mayparticipate in drills.

Drill Contest Categories:Any Age Drill

Teams shall have from twelve to twenty-four members.

Youth/Young Adult/Young Married DrillTeams shall have from eight to twenty-four membersunder forty years of age. Age shall be as of contestdate.

Any Age Fun Drill1. Teams shall have from twelve to twenty-fourmembers.2. Members should dress suitable to the drill.

For Junior Grange Contests, see the Junior pageand for Public Speaking and Sign-a-song contests,see the Youth page of the September - October 2007Ohio Granger.

RITUALISTIC CONTESTRitualistic Contest Rules:1. Teams must perform within a 24’ wide area,but will be allowed to utilize the entire width of theRoss Building – approximately 49’; teams may set upa smaller area.2. Special needs members are permitted on teams;they may or may not march on or out at the team’sdiscretion.

Ritualistic Contest Categories:Any Age Opening and Closing - Traditional

1. The ritualism is to be per the 1999 SubordinateManual and the Code Book.2. Teams will present and retire the flag, usingthe official flag ceremony, and will conduct the rollcall of officers.

Any Age Alternative Opening and Closing1. The ritualism is to be per the AlternativeManual – revised October 2004.2. Teams may use traditional or alternative titles.3. There must be at least one guest for theGatekeeper/Greeter to introduce NOTE: guest(s) mayor MAY NOT be Grange members.4. Members of teams may be from Action Grangesand/or from traditional local Granges.5. Teams will present and retire the flag, usingthe official flag ceremony, and will conduct the rollcall of officers.

Any Age New Member Welcoming Ceremony1. The ritualism is to be per the AlternativeManual – revised October 2004.2. Teams may use traditional or alternative titles.3. Members of teams may be from Action Grangesand/or from traditional local Granges.4. May use one to four candidates.5. May use one or more sponsors; may use asponsor for more than one candidate.6. If sponsors are officers, they may remain attheir stations.

DRILL and RITUALISTIC CONTESTSaturday, March 8, 2008 at Friendly Hills Grange Camp

5880 Friendly Hills Road, Zanesville, OH 43701

Entry Deadline: February 15, 2008Mail Entries to: Ohio State Grange, 16303 Village Parkway, Fredericktown, OH 43019-9585

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The Ohio State Grange16303 Village Parkway

Fredericktown, Ohio 43019-9585

The next issue is planned forMarch - April, 2008

Please have all articles and news itemsto Jim Grafton by

January 15, 2008

Important DatesJanuary5 Deputy Conf. OSG Office, Fredericktown11-13 Winter Youth Camp, Friendly Hills Camp

February1 Bowling entries due15 Ritualistic and Drill entries due15 Public Speaking and Sign-A-Song entries due

March1-2 Bowling Tournament, Canton1 Registration due for Legislative & Deaf Conf.8 Ritualistic and Drill Contest, Friendly Hills8 Public Speaking and Sign-A-Song contest15 Legislative and Deaf Conf. Friendly Hills15 Reservations due for Lecturer Conference29 Lecturer’s Conf, OSG Office Fredericktown

April5 Dartball Tournament, Wyandot Co.5 Registration due for Grange Rally11-13 Eastern Youth & Jr. Conference in Tennessee18-20 Grange Rally26 Spring Fling Friendly Hills

NON-PROFIT-ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDTIPP CITY, OH 45371

PERMIT NO. 4

Bowling TournamentMarch 1 - 2, 2008

Canton, OhioIt is time to start forming your teams for the

2007 State Grange Bowling Tournament to be heldMarch 3rd and 4th in Canton, Ohio.

Reservations must be postmarked no laterthan February 1, 2008.

To receive a complete set of rules and entrycontact David and Sue Johnston, 12657 County Road8, Findlay, Ohio 45840-9268 or call 419-423-9160.

Maps and a list of local motels will be sent withyour schedules. All ENTRIES must be POST-MARKED on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2008.

Date correction on long range calendarApril 18 - 20 Grange RallySept 6 Horseshoe PitchNov 26-28 OSG offices closed for Thanksgiving

The Grange Rally is moved to April 18, 19, 20,2008 due to a scheduling conflict. Please note thechange in your calendars.

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