PA STATE GRANGE
Press Release
Date: October 21, 2009
Contact: Carl Meiss
Public Relations Director
Release: Immediate
RE: PA State Grange Names Granger and Grange Family of the Year
Johnstown, PA - At the 137th Annual PA State Grange Session All Granger Banquet held Saturday in Johnstown, PA, the "Granger of the Year" and the "Grange Family of the Year" were both named by PA State Grange President Betsy Huber.
Each year, the PA State Grange names individual Grange members and/or Grange families who have exemplified themselves with their Community, Pomona (County) or State Grange through Grange actions and activities, as well as through non-Grange activities.
This year's "Granger of the Year" is Margaret Storm of Patton, PA. Margaret has been a member of Pleasant Hill Grange #1861 in Cambria County for 25 years, where she has served as their Master (President) for the past 18 years. "She does many community service projects in her Grange and throughout her community," President Huber said. "She gets applicants for their Grange scholarships, more than anyone else. Her number one project is the 'Military Mail Project.' She has influenced the lives of two generations of 4-H members as a leader in cooking and babysitting classes. She works for the American Legion Auxiliary and sends many cards to shut-ins in her community. She's the instigator of the educational display at the Cambria County Fair. She is truly a great credit to the Grange and the community and she uses her talents well for the benefit of others in the area."
The Anstadt Family from Lycoming County was named as the "Grange Family of the Year." All 13 members of the Anstadt family belong to Allegheny Grange #1843 in Lycoming County. Elizabeth Anstadt has been their Secretary for 25 years. Paul Burkhart, President of Allegheny Grange stated, "The Anstadts can trace their family history back to the founding fathers of Allegheny Grange; the land on which the Grange stands was donated by the Anstadt family." PA State Grange President Betsy Huber said, "All of the family members have been active in many community organizations and church activities, to include the local senior center, Meals on Wheels, 4-H, County Health Improvement Coalition, County Extension Board, and the Grange, at all levels including State and National." "They all assist their Grange with their annual ATV Educational Expo as well as their annual Festival/Health Fair," Huber said. Elizabeth Anstadt stated, "I would hope that through our examples of service in the Grange community, we can set an example of community service toward other people and organizations." The family includes Elizabeth, George, Jeanne, Lewis and Marilyn Anstadt; Elizabeth, Bernie, Susan, Keith, Cameron and Ashley Downey; and Heather and Ernie Orton.
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