Pomona Grange #54

“The Ax is used to cut away obstructions in the fields and to prepare timber for use. Its use teaches us perseverance in overcoming obstacles; for, as by repeated blows it cleaves its way through the hardest wood, so should we by repeated trials surmount every difficulty.”

Washington Grangers Celebrate

Grange 2008 Colville WA

Thursday, 26 June 2008

The 110th annual convention of the Washington State Grange was held in June 2008 in Colville, WA.

Attended by hundreds of Grangers from around the state, the convention featured exhibits from all walks of life, interests, ages and skills.

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2 granges struggle to pay debt, keep halls repaired

Thursday, 26 June 2008

Reprinted Bellingham Herald, June 25 2008

LIZ BEAULIEU

Two Whatcom County granges are brainstorming ways to raise about $30,000 to pay off debt and to make future repairs. Both Ten Mile Grange and North Bellingham Grange recently repaired their kitchens and are paying for expensive sewer and water lines installed in 2006 and 2007, said Whatcom County Grange Deputy Russ Weston. Granges often rent their halls for community events and meetings, and use the proceeds to maintain their buildings, Weston said. But the buildings’ disrepair has prevented them from doing much, said Elsie Wood, secretary for Ten Mile Grange. “We’re struggling, but we’re still hanging on,” Wood said.

About the Grange

What's the Grange?

The Grange provides each member with a legislative voice at the local, state and national level. Members are part of a grassroots constituency enabling them to effectively express their views and influence legislative policy at the highest levels of government. The Grange is nonpartisan, but it vigorously encourages member participation in the political process.

What's a Pomona Grange?

Subordinate Granges within a given district are grouped together on a county or regional basis into Pomona Granges that meet monthly or quarterly. The Pomona Grange offers the Fifth Degree of the order, thus extending the lessons and opportunities of the Subordinate Grange. The Pomona Grange provides the leadership for educational, legislative, and business interests of the Subordinate Granges in its jurisdiction.

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