Wednesday, May 20, 2009

PA Grangers Attend National Grange Legislative Fly-In













29 Grangers from Pennsylvania attended the 2009 National Grange Legislative Fly-In on Monday, May 18, 2009. They left the Farm Show complex at 8:00 a.m. and arrived for a tour of the National Cathedral at 10:30. They then traveled to the Cannon Building at the Capitol for lunch before heading to the National Grange Headquarters at 1616 H St, NW to listen to speakers on "Health Care Reform" and "Farmer Mac." After a tour of the Headquarters Building, they stopped at the MOuntaingate Restaurant in Thurmont, MD for dinner before getting back to the Farm Show Complex around 8:30 p.m.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Arsonist hits Big Knob Grange hall

Arsonist hits Big Knob Grange hall

Big Knob Grange #2008, Beaver County, was the victim of a suspected arsonist over the weekend. Their hall in New Sewickley Township was saved by an observant passer-by who called 911 and quick responding and hard working firefighters. Fires were set within the building in at least four locations and were discovered by fire fighters. A joint investigation with the State Fire Marshall, New Sewickley Police Department and the Big Knob Fire Department is under way.

Big Knob President Bill Steel said the Grange will have to cancel or find new locations for parties and family reunions that had been scheduled for this summer but, "We've already heard from churches in the area that are offering their fellowship halls in its place."

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Virginville Grange #1832 Open House

Last night Virginville Grange #1832 in Berks County held their annual Open House. They had about 225 people attend! There were about 35 non-members in attendance! What an outstanding and FUN Grange show!