Washington State Grange News May 2014 Informing Grangers Since 1912 103rd Year No. 5

Attendance was up at this year’s Teen Weekend, held in Pullman April 5-7. These young Grangers enjoyed a number of activities, including a tour of the campus of Washington State University. Here they pose alongside a statue outside Martin Stadium. For more on the weekend, check out Youth Director Jerry Gwin’s column on page 10. Be prepared for heavy traffic if you choose to take your RV to convention By Jerry Zabriskie the convention site. It is recommended that Take Washington I-5 Exit 7 to 134th Street, Convention Wagon Master you personally call the rental agent for the go East 500 feet to State Highway 99 then Your Wagon Master does not recom- Hazel Dell Grange to make sure there is go south 0.3 miles. For reservations call 2014 state convention mend taking an RV to the State Conven- space available for you. Make your reser- (360) 573-0351 for reservations. Bad traf- information inside: tion this year as traffic to and from any vations with Linda Lundin, (360) 694-5739 fic. campground will be difficult due to heavy between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. or email rental@ Van Mall RV Park (58 full hookups): Page 2: Beard growing contest, hazeldellgrange.org. morning and evening traffic into and out of About seven miles from convention site. golf tournament, UPDATED Portland from Vancouver. Also, the bridges Vancouver RV Park (94 full hookups): Take Washington I-205 Exit 30S to Exit lodging information, meal infor- over the Columbia River are often opened About four miles north of the convention 30A, go east 0.6 miles on Exit 30A to Gher mation (picnic, celebration ban- to ship traffic at inopportune times; how- site at 7603 NE 13th Ave, Vancouver, WA Road north 0.2 miles to NE Fourth Plain quet, Family Living breakfast), ever, if you must, here is a list of local RV 98665. Call (360) 695-1158 for reserva- sites: Road, then west 0.4 miles to 102nd Ave., and IMPORTANT TRAFFIC tions. then go south 0.1 miles. For reservations INFORMATION. Hazel Dell Grange Parking Lot (dry 99 RV Park (25 full hookups): About call (360) 891-1091. Have fun getting to camping only): About four miles north of seven miles north of the convention site. and from the Convention. Page 6: Tentative schedule, Jansen Beach RV Park (69 full hook- entry form for bowling tourna- June issue deadline – May 6 ups): On the Oregon side near the Colum- ment. bia River. About ½ mile from convention site. Take Oregon I-5 Exit 308 to North Hayden Island Drive and go west 0.3 miles. June 24-28, For reservations call (503) 289-7626. 2014 Red Lion Inn Columbia River RV Park (77 full at the Quay hookups): On the Oregon side. Take Ore- gon I-5 Exit 307 to E Marine Drive, go east Vancouver 1.5 miles to 13th Ave., then go south 100 feet. Call (503) 285-1515 for reservations. 2 WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE NEWS

STATE CONVENTION MEALS meal ticket order form. Due to the fact that we are in a hotel/ • Has Beens Luncheon: to be held Thurs- 125th convention beard growing contest convention center, we are unable to offer day, June 26 at 12 p.m. in the Vancouver Contest open to Grange members only. All contestants must enter the contest at daily lunch service this year. The hotel res- Room at the Red Lion Inn at the Quay. Will registration by Tuesday afternoon or evening of the convention. Be prepared to have taurant will be open and there are several order off of a limited menu and pay indi- your picture taken at the time of entry. Bears will be measured at time of registration. restaurants within ten blocks of the hotel/ vidually. The following categories will be judged: convention center. • Celebration Banquet: to be held Thurs- 1. Longest beard The following group meals have been day, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom 2. Best full face beard scheduled for the convention: at the Red Lion Inn at the Quay. The cost 3. Best goatee • 125th Anniversary Picnic: to be held is $26. This is a plated dinner that includes 4. Best mustache Wednesday, June 25 at 12 p.m. at Vancou- starter salad, grilled breast of chicken with 5. Most scraggly ver Landing (50 feet downriver from the sautéed mushrooms, onions, and thyme, 6. Most unique hotel). The cost is $10. This is an old fash- provolone served with penne pasta, fresh There will be a prize for each category. Winners will be announced later in the ioned picnic with chicken breasts, roll, po- vegetables, rolls and butter, coffee, tea, and week. tato salad, fruit tray, strawberry shortcake, dessert. Order tickets on the meal ticket or- and lemonade or iced tea. After picking up der form. your lunch, you may eat in the amphithe- • GROW Club Breakfast: to be held Fri- ater or take your lunch elsewhere. Order day, June 27 at 6:30 a.m. in the Vancouver Book your 2014 state tickets on the meal ticket order form. Room at the Red Lion Inn at the Quay. Will • Family Living Breakfast: to be held order off of a limited menu and pay indi- convention lodging now Thursday, June 26 at 7 a.m. at the Red Lion vidually. Book your convention lodging early rooms each for Grange members: at the Quay. The cost is $20. This is a plat- • Past Family Living District Directors ed breakfast that includes scrambled eggs Luncheon: to be held Friday, June 27 at The 2014 convention committee has Comfort Inn & Suites with cheddar cheese and fresh chives, ba- 6:30 p.m. in the Vancouver Room at the secured a limited number of rooms 401 East 13th Street con, roasted breakfast potatoes, breakfast Red Lion Inn at the Quay. Will order off of for delegates and others attending the (855) 499-0001 breads, coffee and tea. Order tickets on the a limited menu and pay individually. 125th annual session June 24-28 in This motel is downtown and Portland Vancouver. Book early to secure lodg- is having a big event over the weekend ing for you and your family. and have limited rooms. 2014 STATE GRANGE CONVENTION MEAL TICKET ORDER FORM The Red Lion Inn at the Quay has a Laquinta Inn & Suites block of rooms reserved for convention 1500 NE 134th St Name______attendees. Rooms are $79 per night. (360) 566-1100 To reserve a room, call 360-694-8341 Shilo Inn & Suites at Salmon Creek Grange Name______and ask for block code WAST0622 WA 13206 NE Hwy 99 Telephone (______)______Email (if available)______State Grange Convention-Delegates (360) 573-0511 Wednesday, June 25 (RQ). The block is being held until Ask for the 2014 Grange Convention June 1. group rate when you make your reser- ______125th Anniversary Picnic Lunch @ $10 each ______Call them to reserve now at (866) vation. Thursday, June 26 365-9867. You may visit www.VisitVancouver- Three other motels have set aside 20 USA.com for more local information. ______Family Living Breakfast @$20 each______Celebration Banquet @ $26 each______2014 State Grange “Green Moun- TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED ______tain Scramble” Golf Tournament Make checks payable to: West Side Convention District The Westside Convention District will host a golf tournament June 23 at 9 a.m. at the Mail tickets/order form to: Terry Abbott Green Mountain Golf Course at 2817 NE Ingle Rd, Vancouver, WA 98682. PO Box 8 Silver Creek, WA 98585 The cost for the nine-hole tournament is $15 per player. Carts can be rented at the rate of $8 per person.

Fill out the below form to participate. Make checks payable to Westside Convention Directions to the Red Lion Inn at the Quay District. Mail completed forms and checks to Terry Abbott, PO Box 8, Silver Creek, I-5 South to Exit 2 (Mill Plain Blvd.) WA 98585. Right onto Mill Plain Blvd. (becomes 15th Street) After six blocks, turn left onto Columbia Blvd. Name: ______Phone: ______Inn at the Quay is about two miles on your right Mailing address: ______WARNING: About 35 percent of Southwest Washington residents work in Or- egon. The I-5 freeway is the main thoroughfare from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and traffic City: ______State: ______Zip: ______can be atrocious. To avoid rush hour traffic: Your signature: ______I-5 South to Exit 4 (78th Street) Right on 78th for two blocks Left onto Hazeldell Ave. Travel south for about 1.5 miles Turn right on Main Street. Travel south for about 2.1 miles SPECIAL SCRAMBLE RULES Right on Evergreen Blvd., follow for two blocks CLOSED SCRAMBLE: Each member of the team hits a drive off the first tee. The Left on Columbia Street. Travel south for about 10 blocks best shot is selected and everyone plays from this drive, except the golfer whose drive was Inn at the Quay is on the right selected is not allowed to hit the next shot. This way your best golfer will not dominate all shots. Each team will continue to select the best shot until holing out. If your ball is chosen the best shot, then you will not be allowed to hit. Remember, the person who holes out is the last to hit and will not be eligible to drive off the next tee. Pomona Calendar Anyone who has played less than 10 rounds of golf may tee the ball up using a tee on all shots, except on greens or in traps. CHELAN ������������������� May 17; 10 a.m. meeting, noon potluck. Lecturer’s contests. WIFFS: Swings that miss the ball (balls traveling less than three feet with a full swing) CLALLAM ���������������� May 5 at Dry Creek; noon to 2 p.m. May tea potluck lunch. May 17 do not count and may be tried again without penalty. at Crescent; 10 a.m. to noon Family Living and Lecturer’s contests. Awards will be given for balls closest to the pin on the number two and six holes. Awards Public viewing 3-5 p.m. May 28 at Sequim Prairie; 6:30 p.m. potluck, 7:30 p.m. meeting. will also be given for the longest drive on number eight. CLARK ���������������������� May 14 at Mt. Valley; 7 p.m. meeting. COWLITZ ����������������� May 17 at Sunnyside; 6:30 p.m. potluck, 7:30 p.m. meeting. Fifth Degree, memorial service. FERRY ����������������������� May 3 at San Poil; 9 a.m. meeting, noon potluck. Contests. GRAYS HARBOR ���� May 9 at Olympic View; 1 p.m. contests. May 10 at Olympic View; 10 Moving? Let us know! a.m. meeting, noon potluck. KLICKITAT �������������� May 3 at Alder Creek Bickleton; 5 p.m. potluck, 6 p.m. meeting. Old Address (label should be on reverse of this form) LEWIS ����������������������� May 24 at St. Urban; 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. meeting. MASON ���������������������� May 17 at Skokomish Valley; 11 a.m. meeting, noon potluck. PIERCE ��������������������� May 3 at Fruitland; 10 a.m. meeting. SKAGIT ��������������������� May 7 at Fredonia; 7 p.m. meeting. Memorial service. New Address SNAKE RIVER ��������� May 17 at Columbia Valley; 10 a.m. meeting. Lecturer’s, Family Living contests. SPOKANE ����������������� May 17 at Five Mile; 10 a.m. meeting, noon potluck. Memorial service. Please mail to: STEVENS ������������������ May 3 at White Lake; 9:30 a.m. contests, noon potluck. May 17 at Your Name Grange News Quillisascut; 11 a.m. meeting, noon potluck. PO Box 1186 THURSTON �������������� May 1 at Brighton Park; 7 p.m. meeting. Memorial program. Grange Name & Number Olympia, WA WHITMAN ���������������� May 3 at Whelan/Ewartsville; 10 a.m. meeting, noon potluck. 98507-1186 Lecturer’s, Family Living contests. YAKIMA �������������������� May 16 at Broadway; 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. meeting. MAY 2014 3 Viewpoint Resolutions slowly arriving at state Team up with other groups on headquarters, deadline looms soon community-related projects By Holli Johnson set forth in our Legislative Handbook. Our Legislative Director legislative handbook encompasses a vast A few months back I was named to the Washington FFA Board of Directors. It is hard to believe that we are just two number of issues. Over the years Grange This is a great opportunity for the Grange to be at the table and to develop a months away from our 125th annual state members have worked hard to continue to strong partnership with the Washington State FFA Association, a partnership convention. I am excited for all the addi- make our handbook relevant and effective. from which we can demonstrate how our organization fits so well, and is a tional 125th anniversary activities as well I am amazed at the great policy we already logical next step, for these amazing young people who have an interest in and/ as our usual policy work. I would be remiss have, and the dedication to making sure we if I did not remind you that that the dead- remain true to our values. Now is an im- or connection with agriculture and rural America. Where better than a Grange line for resolutions this year is May 23, portant time to be looking at our legislative hall for these young people to continue their educational, leadership and career which means that policy and ensure we are protecting our development opportunities once they have graduated from high school? The you have about communities, farms, schools, hospitals and opportunities for growth by all parties in- one month to get families from regulations, laws and exces- volved is tremendous, is exciting, and I’m your properly sive burdens? not about to let it slip through my grasp. signed and sealed As a grassroots organization, the Grange resolution to state provides each member a valuable oppor- How many other groups or organizations headquarters. tunity to make his or her voice heard. Is- exist in your community where a partner- The last few sues of concern can be discussed openly ship would benefit both your Grange and years I have no- amongst fellow members and a simple ma- the other group? Maybe the partnership ticed a trend jority moves the issue forward. is working together on a specific project, among resolution Holli Johnson Time is running out to get your resolu- or pooling resources to get more “bang submissions; they tions submitted. Now is time to take your for your buck.” I encourage each Grange arrive later and ideas to your local Grange meeting. If you to consider other membership clubs (i.e. later each year. As are uncertain on an issue or would like help Eagles, Moose, Masons, Lions) in your of this writing we have received fewer than with an idea, I am more than willing to ten resolutions. I have talked to many of help. You call either shoot me an email at community which you might approach and you and know there are several out there [email protected] or call the office offer to work together. Or how about or- waiting to be voted on at your next Grange at (360) 943-9911 or (800) 854-1635. ganizations such as the Chamber of Com- meeting and even some are in the drafting I look forward to seeing all of your ideas merce, school district or fire district; what stage. But don’t wait too long or you may for potential future Grange policy. Duane Hamp sort of events might benefit by partnering miss the deadline. with one of these? As your Legislative Director my pri- mary objective is to advocate the policy I had the opportunity to spend the weekend with many of our Washington GRANGES WITH State Grange youth in Pullman at Whelan-Ewartsville Grange #114 on the first MEMBERSHIP GAINS weekend of April for their annual Youth Weekend event. This group was fun In Memoriam April 2014 to be around and seemed to enjoy each other’s company from dawn to dark. I Bethel #404 5 look forward to watching them in action at our upcoming 125th annual session. Chumstick #819 2 Be sure to get these young members involved in your Grange; they have great Commie Catherine Conway Davis Lake #501 2 ideas, lots of energy and are not afraid to jump in and help get things done. Fruitvale #348 1 Commie (Swope) Conway, past Thur- Garden City #280 2 I encourage every Grange member to take a look inside the 2014 Washington ston County Deputy and State Secretary, State Grange Program Handbook (you can find the Handbook on our website, Goldendale #49 3 passed away Jan. 24, 2014. Grays River #124 1 www.wa-grange.org, as a downloadable PDF document) and find a contest to Commie was a Seventh Degree Silver Inland #780 1 enter (if your Pomona contest date has not already come and gone). Also, re- Star member of South Bay Grange. She Kettle River #1120 2 cruit friends, neighbors, grandkids and give the Handbook to a Girl Scout, Boy joined the Order in September of 1961. Lummi Island #925 3 Scout or 4-H leader; there is a contest for everyone. I make it a point to enter Commie served as State Secretary from Manor #1101 2 at least one or two items every year to do my part in supporting these contests, 1990 to 1997 and Thurston County Deputy Matlock #357 2 and I challenge each of you to do the same. from 1975 to 1984. Mount Pleasant #1112 2 She was the daughter of Sam and Bes- Remember to report to either myself ([email protected]) or Pierce the sie Swope, of Alamagordo, New Mexico, Outlook #256 1 Elk ([email protected]) as to how you assisted your local food bank during where she was born on October 10, 1924. Quimper #720 2 She was the wife of Edward George Con- South Bay #250 2 the first three months of the year (number of hours, pounds, dollars). Thanks Spring Hill #909 1 for your participation. way, they were married for 49 years, and he preceded her to heaven in 1994. She Terrace Heights #586 2 Together, we can and will make a difference! was a dedicated mother to seven children, Trout Lake #210 1 and is survived by Mike Conway, Jim Con- Tyler #610 1 way, Cathy Baldwin, Sue Larsen, Dennis Violet Prairie #996 2 Conway, and Kelly Johnson; and, was pre- Willapa Valley #527 2 ceded by her son, Tom Conway. Commie’s Washington students grandchildren include Robbie Conway and Michelle Strobel; Sean Conway; Jason and Michelle Baldwin; Elizabeth and Chris win GIA scholarships Larsen; Rachel Sheeran and Claire John- son; Carly and Kyle Conway; and, was pre- Grange Insurance Association is pleased Daeleen Visser of Burlington. (USPS) 226-060 to announce that Laura Gelwicks of Ever- Each year Grange Insurance Associa- ceded by her grandson, Andy Larsen. She P.O. Box 1186 son was awarded the “Charles F. Keiser tion awards scholarships to deserving ap- is survived by eight great-grandchildren. Olympia, WA 98507-1186 Memorial Scholarship”-Top Academic plicants. The applicant or their parents (360) 943-9911 • (800) 854-1635 Winner. must be policyholders of Grange Insurance Fax (360) 357-3548 Benjamin Miller of Davenport was Association. In all, 27 scholarships were www.wa-grange.org awarded the “Duane Shipman Memorial awarded this year among the 61 applica- Grange E-mail Addresses www.wagrangenews.org Scholarship.” tions received. • State Master Duane Hamp: Duane Hamp, Executive Editor Carina LeFave of Moses Lake was The quality of applicants was exception- [email protected] Dan Hammock, Editor awarded the “B.L. Barnard Memorial ally high again this year and the Company • Holli Johnson, Legislative Director: WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE NEWS Scholarship.” is extremely pleased with the caliber of [email protected] (ISSN: 1070-4442) is published monthly Madisyn Byam of Electric City was students who applied for our scholarships. • Sophia Keller, Executive Assis- except for September for and by the Wash- tant: [email protected] ington State Grange, 924 S. Capitol Way, awarded the Top Vocational Scholarship. It is always a difficult process to make the • Rebecca Scott, Receptionist: Olympia, WA 98501-1210. Member of the Maxwell Mielke of Davenport was selections when all the applicants are so [email protected] Pacific Grange Group, comprised of Wash- awarded the Grange Agents’ Council of highly qualified. An announcement will be • Cherri Crain, supplies: ington State Grange News, Oregon Grange Washington Scholarship. made in the late fall regarding the program [email protected] Bulletin and California Grange News. Sub- • Patti Cochran, Accountant: scription price to Grange members: $3.02 Other winners included: for the following year, and we encourage [email protected] per year (from dues). Nonmember price: Janilee Miller of Davenport; Kelsie and you to watch this paper for information on • Dan Hammock, Grange News: $5.25 per year; $9.00 two years; $13.75 Kasey Grant of Moses Lake; Melissa Son- the application process for next year’s pro- [email protected] three years. Periodicals postage paid at dergeld of Bonney Lake; Stephanie Endi- gram. Grange Insurance Association has • Nancy Drake, Membership Re- Olympia, WA and additional entry offices. cords: [email protected] cott of Spokane; Paige Druffel of Pullman; made scholarships available since 1965. POSTMASTER: Send change of Miranda Mielke of Davenport; Sara Ash- They may be used at any accredited school address to – WASHINGTON STATE back of Ridgefield; Benjamin Whitfield of or college and are offered throughout GRANGE NEWS, P.O. Box 1186, Mead; Katie Bair of Pasco; Karlee Eslick GIA’s operating territory, which includes Olympia, WA 98507-1186. of Kettle Falls; Keyvan Nikghalb of Both- the states of California, Colorado, Idaho, ell; Renae Perry of Burlington; Monique Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington. The Isaak of Coulee City; Aaron Berkompas of Home Office of Grange Insurance Associa- Printed on recycled paper with soy ink Everett; Sara Hilleary of Federal Way; and tion is in Seattle. General: [email protected] 4 WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE NEWS USDA: Summer shouldn’t mean AN EYE ON MEMBERSHIP hunger for our nation’s children Spring cleaning for your hall By Kevin Concannon cess to summer meals for low-income chil- USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nu- dren for many years, SFSP began receiving By Rusty Hunt trition and Consumer Services priority attention in 2013. Last summer, State Membership Director As a child, I always looked forward to USDA employed a new tactic of working the carefree joy of summertime. I remem- with partners to deliver intensive, targeted Now is a great time to get out and spruce up around the Grange hall. ber the long days of playing outside at a technical assistance on SFSP in five states. Our halls are one of the biggest things people see of the Grange. Our nearby park until I needed to come home The result was a historic increase in the halls reflect on us as an organization. for lunch. Unfortunately, many of our na- number of meals served, nationwide: 7 It is a good time for us to stand back and look at our hall and try and tion’s children do not experience the sim- million more than the previous year! We see it from a different perspective, like the one of the “passerby” view. ple joys of summer. In fact, far too many hope to continue building on last year’s If someone is driving or walking by our hall what do they notice first? are left worrying where their next breakfast successes with our state and local partners or lunch will come from when schools are in 2014, and move closer to closing the Do we have a sign out front to catch dismissed for summer break. summer hunger gap. their eye? Does the hall need paint- During the school year, about 31 million The key to success this year will be ex- ing? Are the trees, shrubs, and grass American children receive school meals panding the number of sites open for sum- pruned and cut nicely? Do they through the National School Lunch Pro- mer meals. We must spread the word to even know it’s a Grange hall? gram and School Breakfast Program every schools, parks and recreation departments, day. About 21 million of those children libraries, and faith and other community Next we need to look at the hall receive meals at a discounted rate or for organizations across the nation; their par- as one that is visiting for the first ticipation is critical for the contin- time. Is the parking lot level and ued success of SFSP. The dead- not full of potholes? How about the lines to become Summer Food parking? Is it easy to see how ev- Service Program sponsors vary eryone is to park or will the first car by State, and begin as early as April 15. Program sponsors over- to show sets the way everyone is to see and provide meals to summer park? Is there a clean clear path to sites. In return, USDA, through the front door? Do we expect everyone to use the front door? the States, reimburses program How about when someone walks into our hall for the first time. Is it sponsors for the meals served to clean? Is it dark? Is it inviting? Is it organized? Does it have Grange children. I’m sure it comes as no surprise stuff on the walls? Can they find the bathroom? when I say that galvanizing hun- I recently visited a Grange and spoke to a group of “users” and “rent- dreds of faith-based groups, civic ers” of this particular hall. One particular fellow from this group told groups, recreation centers, food me that he thought the Grange was just a “rental agency” because the free, based on their family’s income. When banks, schools, other non-profit organiza- Grange was used almost every day of the week and that was all he saw summer rolls around, though, only about tions, and volunteers takes time, effort and from the Grange was the hall. So you see our halls are sometimes the 3.5 million of these children participate in commitment on all sides. For any commu- USDA’s summer meals programs. nity that treasures its youth (and I haven’t only thing folks see. So we need to give them a good look every year to That means millions of eligible low-in- met one that doesn’t), we must organize see what they need. come children are at risk of going hungry now to fight hunger this summer. Here are a couple of ideas that I see from my travels around the state during the summer months. And we know If you or your organization is interested in and looking at lots of Grange halls. First I think every Grange needs to that to thrive and reach their highest poten- helping us reduce the risk of hunger among make sure they have the Grange logo, the shield, on the outside of their tial, children need good nutrition all year our nation’s youth, visit our website, www. long. summerfood.usda.gov. The summer meals hall and on the sign. If they do not have a sign they need to get one. USDA’s Summer Food Service Program outreach toolkit includes sample outreach This will make a huge difference to the passersby that look at our halls. (SFSP) is working to fill this hunger gap plans, templates, customizable flyers, door Second, most of us have a gravel driveway or parking lot. These need for children who qualify for free and re- hangers, letters to parents, examples of site to be graded, raked, and have some gravel added every so often to keep duced price meals during the school year. activities, best practices, and more. State them nice and level and not so muddy. Third, we all need to stand back The program serves free healthy meals to representatives are also available to answer and look at the hall every once in a while and evaluate the appearance. I eligible children ages 18 and under, and is questions and facilitate sponsor enrollment made possible through the efforts of na- and site registration. once asked a local person where the Grange hall was in town. She didn’t tional, state, and local partners, including a This year, let’s work together to make know, so she asked the fella next to her and he thought it was just down cadre of energized volunteers. sure every child in our great nation has a the street but wasn’t sure. She quickly came back with “you mean the While USDA has worked to increase ac- hunger-free summer. one with the broken windows?” They were both right; it was just down the street and it had broken windows! You see, people do notice our halls and they make a perception about whom and what we are. Lastly, we need to make sure that we keep the inside of our halls clean and tidy, especially if we are trying to rent it to cover our expenses. It also makes GranGe it very easy to find things that are Grange related when you need them. Our Grange halls are a huge asset to our communities and we should ord Search be proud of what our forefathers did by providing them for the commu- W nity. Now it is our turn to maintain them and our responsibility to carry AmericAn chicken Breeds on the tradition of providing a nice, safe, and affordable place for our communities to use. Invite a Friend to Join Your Grange

From the beginning, supporting the private the Grange was an enterprise system. The organization developed success of these to protect farmer’s cooperative efforts led interests and to to many ventures, one encourage working cooperative venture We with others while that still exists today - Proudly Endorse Grange Insurance Association Grange Insurance Association Your State Grange Proudly Endorses GIA Quality Insurance Products Competitive Pricing Professional Prompt Claims Service CALIFORNIA GRAY AMERICAN GAME RHODE ISLAND WHITE WYANDOTTE DOMINIQUE AMERAUCANA RHODE ISLAND RED IOWA BLUE For Preferred Risks NEW HAMPSHIRE JERSEY GIANT WINNEBAGO JAVA To locate an agent near you call LAMONA BLUE HEN OF DELEWARE PLYMOUTH ROCK DELAWARE 800-247.2643 or log on to HOLLAND BUCKEYE PYNCHEON www.grange.com and use the agent locator. MAY 2014 5 GRANGE HISTORY, PART 22

Grange Milling Company, Alyasa Messick shows off the more than 200 catnip toys made by Junior Grange members and members of the Old MacDonald 4-H Grange Powder Company Club, which is sponsored by the Rose Valley Once upon a time in 1935 the Grange spite of financial handicaps and two fires Grange. The toys will be donated to “Fluffy Milling Company was started. It was in- during its eleven year history, the Grange Tails Animal Rescue” for distribution at a fund tended to help Washington grain growers Milling Company is in good financial con- raiser. have a place to have their grain milled that dition today and its operation has proved of was easily accessible and one that was go- much benefit to wheat growers in the Dav- ing to give a fair price. enport vicinity. By 1938 the mill was a well-established “This year (1947) the company request- cooperative association. In selling the prod- ed all non-producer holders of common uct the State Master in his annual address stock to sell back their memberships, thus thanked the State Grange Home Econom- assuring control by the producers. This did ics committee for their help with coming not seem in retrospect a good move as in up with the many uses of Grange flour and 1948 the returns were only about half those other products from our milling company. of the preceding year. Even so, some new At the time there were four flour brands: equipment was added, including a new Grange Best, Pomona, Capitol and Western flour packer for packing in paper bags. Special in addition to graham and whole- The new flour packer may have been due wheat flours, breakfast foods and feed. to a new state regulation forbidding putting With increased wheat storage and in- flour in secondhand bags.” creased flour sales the mill had gone “over In the 1949 and 1950 Master’s Addresses the top” according to the 1939 Master’s there were no more mentions of the Grange Address. Improvement in branch grain re- Milling Company though the manager ceiving and the storage station were a key was still listed. In 1951 and thereafter the part of this undertaking. New tempering Grange Milling Company was mentioned bins and the recent addition of a modern no more. and well equipped laboratory also helped. The Grange Powder Company The most popular brand of flour was prov- Around the same time the Grange Mill- ing to be the Pomona brand. ing Company existed there was also a On Oct. 28, 1939, fire wiped out the mill Grange Powder Company. Existing from proper and the big flour storage warehouse. around 1937 the manager reported the most Even with this huge loss, the membership successful year so far. The notes accrued voted in favor of rebuilding. While the re- notes were paid off, the powder quality was building was being done other mills had improved and there was a steading line of been contracted to make our product. It customers. “Brother Jensen has shown us was not a completely satisfactory solution, all that a safe powder can be economically but was the best that could be done under manufactured which will give outstanding the circumstances. The Pomona brand of results in blowing stumps, mining coal, or flour was still the most popular all-purpose for road building. This year’s gain (1939) flour designed to be used wherever quality will wipe out the losses incurred during the flour was needed. first years of operation. The improvements The Millers National Federation and the this year include: a mixing room, a labora- Government along with the public asked tory, cement floors and walks, mixers, dri- for enriched flour in 1941 so vitamin B ers and a full time chemist.” (nicotinic acid and iron) were added. Also Even with improvements the next year added was a state wide tour made by Sis- showed less powder being used than in ter Anna Johnson (hired for this purpose) 1939 and the prospect for expansion in demonstrating a variety of uses for the manufacturing explosives was not encour- flour products. The tour included 46 meet- aging. The following year proved equally ings with 2,666 in attendance. difficult. Raw materials were harder to More membership support in purchasing procure and more expensive. One major was needed in 1942 as the mill had only ingredient doubled in price as it had to be been running 12 hour shifts since July of obtained domestically (not in Europe as 1941. In addition, the mill could not meet previously). the demand for soft wheat flour due to the A fertilizer drying plant was started and proper type of wheat not being available due to open in May. This was hoped to The right things must have been done as shore up the expenses. A soil and fertilizer by 1943 the Grange Milling Company had specialist who also had training in chemi- taken a prominent place among the mill- cal engineering was hired to aid in both ing companies of the Northwest. Several endeavors. improvements took place at this time. The Thirty new restrictions on selling and conversion and building of a bulk grain storing explosives were introduced in 1942 storage space and the installation of a new resulting in slower sales in explosives. grain treating and cleaning machine was However, Grange Balanced Organic Farm added. These additions enabled the mill to Fertilizer and Grange Lawn and Garden run all year at full capacity except during Fertilizer was doing well. harvest. For some reason (unknown) pastry World War II was causing many restric- flour for Eastern shipment and some armed tions making it difficult to obtain materials, forces orders were grounded at this time. machinery and replacements for both ex- The idea now was to increase sales through plosives and fertilizer although the partial extensive use by members that would re- conversion to fertilizer was a better bet for sult in sales to the general public. staying solvent. There should be a good The Master’s Address of 1944 was very market for these supplies. upbeat: “During the past season the mill The last mention of the Grange Powder has handled 308,000 bushels of wheat and Company and Grange Fertilizer was made 816 tons barley and oats. The year ending in 1944. “War has affected the status of the May, 1944 with greater earnings than any Grange Powder Company. An order from previous year, this cooperative is now ap- the Army finally compelled the company to proach a very healthy status, financially cease the production of powder unless the and otherwise.” plant was reconstructed to conform with Everything was rolling smoothly along governmental specification.” This was cost when another fire dealt a crippling blow. prohibitive and effectively ended both en- The Master’s Address in 1946 reported “In deavors. Advertise in 125th anniversary program In recognition of our 125th annual convention, we will be printing a commemorative full-color, 5½” x 8½”, 40-plus page program for all in attendance. This publication is sure to be a cherished keepsake and valuable document for our members and for the history of the Washington State Grange. If you, your Grange or your business would like to support this project by purchasing space in the program, please send artwork to [email protected] and payment to head- quarters no later than May 1, 2014. Rates are as follows: Full Page-Back Cover, $300; Full Page-Inside, $250; ½ Page, $175; ¼ Page (Business Card), $100. 6 WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE NEWS

2014 State Convention Schedule (Tentative) Monday, June 23 4:30 p.m. Memorial Practice 6 p.m. Rose Drill Practice 6:30 p.m. State Officers/6th Degree Practice Tuesday, June 24 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contest Check-in 8 a.m. Deputies Meeting 9 a.m. Committee Chair Meeting 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Committee Meetings 1 p.m. Delegate Orientation 3 p.m. Memorial Service 4 p.m. Fashion Show 5:30 p.m. Reenactment 8 p.m. Dance Wednesday, June 25 8 a.m. Open in the Sixth Degree 11:30 a.m. Recess for lunch Noon Picnic Grange and community members enjoyed a ham dinner at Green 1:30 p.m. First Degree Bluff Grange April 19. 2:30 p.m. Second Degree 3:30 p.m. Third Degree 4:30 p.m. Fourth Degree State Master appoints Shavanna 5:30 p.m. Dinner Break 7 p.m. Fifth Degree Burlingame new Deputy at Large 7:45 p.m. Sixth Degree Thursday, June 26 7:30 a.m.-noon Registration State Master Duane Hamp has appointed Silver Creek Ethel Grange 7 a.m. Celebration Breakfast member Shavanna Burlingame as a new State Deputy at Large. 8:30 a.m. Open in the Fourth Degree Shavanna joined South Union Grange #860 at 13½ and took all the de- 10 a.m. Cooperative Group Reports grees that year, including the Seventh at Portland, Ore. Her Dad Harold, 11:45 a.m. Group Photo who served as Thurston County Deputy, said she could join at 13½ so she Noon Recess for Lunch could get all the degrees in if she would learn every part of the opening and 1:30 p.m. Session Reopens closing of the Grange so no matter what position she held, she would be able 4:30 p.m. Session Closes to do it from memory. 6:30 p.m. Celebration Banquet/Auction She is the daughter of Mabel and Harold May Friday, June 27 8 a.m. Session Opens and is sister to Hal May who was the State Youth Noon Session Recesses, Ice Cream Social Chairman with his wife, Charlotte. Shavanna also 1:30 p.m. Session Reopens worked at the State Grange headquarters and served 5 p.m. Session Closes as Executive Assistant and Legislative Assistant at 5-7 p.m. Department Open House that time. 5:10 p.m. Talent Practice She has served in every office in the Grange ex- 7:30 p.m. Talent Show cept treasurer. She is presently the Master of Sil- Saturday, June 28 8 a.m. Session Opens, Youth, Juniors ver Creek Ethel Grange in Lewis County and a 11 a.m. Leadership Award past Thurston County Pomona Master. However, Noon Session Research her first love is being secretary. She applauds all Shavanna Burlingame 1:30 p.m. Session Reopens Grange secretaries as yes, it is a lot of work, but to Installation of Officers quote her, “it’s the best job of all.” She also loves the degree work and has also served in many posi- tions in all of the degrees up to the Fifth Degree. Shavanna loves the Grange and will tell you that Grange is in her DNA and is passionate about seeing Granges grow and continue to be a viable partner in our communities. For the past eight years she has served the business community in Lewis County as a Business to Business and Employment Consultant. She believes the key to her success has been the ability to establish and build relation- ships based on trust and commitment. She is retiring in June to be able to be more active in the Grange. Her favorite quote is: “Your passion is the one thing you offer the world than can never be duplicated, outsourced or silenced,” by Anthony Silard. She is truly passionate about everything she does because she believes that everyone should always “do what you love and love what you do.”

(Above) In celebration of Grange Month, members of Oakview Grange set up an informative window display at Heymann Winery March 26. The display encompasses many of the community service projects the Grange is involved in; everything from the collection of non-perishable food for the Salvation Army Food Bank to donating surgical caps for U.S. Armed Services hospital staff around the world. (Right) Skagit Valley Master Barbara Hoffman presented Aubrie Walker with three certificates from the State Grange Youth Department. They included the William Saunders Agriculture Achievement Award, the Drill Achievement Award and the Caroline Hall Achievement Award. MAY 2014 7 Mayfield Junior Grange Camp 2013

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This year’s Washington State WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE Grange Program Handbook is PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2014 available through department heads and as an online publica- tion. It is right at your fingertips at any time on the State Grange website. WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE P.O. BOX 1186 924 CAPITOL WAY SOUTH #300 Refer to the Handbook often OLYMPIA, WA 98507 (360) 943-9911 (800) 854-1635 for details about contests and www.wa-grange.org www.wagrangenews.org e-mail: programs from each Grange de- [email protected] partment. Valuable information about Grange Foundation and GIA scholarships is also in the handbook.

We all have different ways of celebrating Easter Sun- http://www.wa-grange.org/ day. Of course, we give thanks to Christ’s sacrifice on behalf of us all. But there’s nothing wrong with getting into the whole egg hunt and bunny side of the week- ProgramHandbook2014.pdf end. At least that’s what Pierce the Elk thinks, who got into the spirit early in April by making a new Easter Download the Handbook file to your PC for friend. ready access. 8 WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE NEWS

WANTED: Rose Drill dresses to display at the 125th convention in 2014. You can either donate them to the historical department or have them returned after the convention. Dresses are needed from all but the following years: 1938, 1963, 1968, 1975, 1986, 1989, 1992, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2013. Contact Helen Gardner at (253) 862-0928 or [email protected], or simply send your dresses to her at 22312 96th Street East, Buckley, WA 98321.

Granges are taking Pierce the Elk’s challenge to donate to their local food banks to heart. Below, some of the food collected on a quarterly basis by Terrace Heights Grange members. Above, some of the food collected by the members of South Union Grange.

2014 QUILT BLOCK CONTEST RULES The National Grange Quilt block contest is a contest that we are promoting to cel- GIA president offers tips to protect ebrate the 150th Anniversary of the National Grange in 2016. The idea behind the contest is to create a vehicle for our members to share their creative talents. Rules: your home from electrical wiring fires A. The period of the contest runs from Jan. 1, 2014 until Sept. 15, 2014. Deadline By Ryan M. Dudley, Always use extension cords that are UL for submissions is Sept. 30, 2014 to National Lecturer James Tetreault, 19 Parker President and Chief Executive Officer tested and rated. Know the rated wattage of Street, Winchester NH 03470. Grange Insurance Association the cord and never plug in devices that sin- B. Judging will be done prior to National Grange session. Today I would like to share some infor- gularly or totally exceed this wattage rat- C. Any entries received after the deadline will not be judged, however, they will be mation highlighting the failure of electrical ing. Never use an extension cord that may exhibited at the National Grange session in Sandusky Ohio. wiring which results in one of the leading have been damaged by being crushed in a D. Pattern: this year’s pattern will be the Flower Basket pattern causes of home fires. Research conducted door, stepped on or rolled up so tightly that E. Colors for this year will be spring colors and pastels. by the National Fire Protection Agency the wires inside are broken. These small Categories: shows that on average there were an esti- breaks can cause arcing and heat produc- A. Quilt block 12½” x 12 ½” unfinished block mated 47,820 reported tion sometimes suffi- B. Quilted throw pillow finished size 18” x 18” must come finished batted and US home fires involv- cient to ignite rugs or backed. ing electrical failure or clothing near the cord. C. Quilted table runners size 17” x 56” must come finished! malfunction from 2007 Never use a cord rated All categories must use the Flower Basket pattern below to 2011. These fires re- for indoor use in ga- sulted in 455 civilian rages, sheds or porches deaths, 1,518 injuries where extreme tem- and $1.5 billion in di- peratures or moisture is rect property damage*. present. Sadly, most of these Always have a li- fires could have been censed electrician wire avoided if the hom- any outlet or major ap- eowner had taken necessary precautions. pliances on your property. It is amazing Here are some dangerous conditions that how many times a fire in a shed or garage a wise homeowner avoids: is caused by electrical wiring completed by Never install a replacement light bulb other than a licensed professional. Often with a wattage that exceeds the rated watt- times these fires also envelope the home age of the fixture. Replace any damaged and can endanger family members living fixtures which can cause the connection to there. the bulb to be loose or have damaged wires. Most of us know about these dangers but Always replace wall outlets that do not some of us may have become accustomed snugly hold the plug of a device. A stan- to overloaded outlets, grabbing the first dard wall outlet has spring loaded contacts bulb out of the drawer as a replacement, which close on the prongs of the plug to that loose plug” in the bedroom, or “tem- ensure a solid contact for electrical flow. porarily” using that flimsy extension cord These springs wear with time and can al- in the garage. By following these sugges- All entries are property of the National Grange. All entries will be given proper low the connection to loosen and “arcing” tions and managing your electrical fire risk credit and awards. to occur resulting in sparking and heat pro- you can help protect your property, family We ask that each entrant also submit the following information. duction sufficient to cause a fire. and yourself. I want to thank you for tak- Name(s) Always manage the number and rated ing the time to read these suggestions and Grange Name, #, State wattage of devices plugged into a single by practicing these steps I hope you never Address/Hometown outlet. Outlet adapters and extension cords experience any type of property loss. Years of Grange Membership can cause the wattage demand to be high * “Reproduced from NFPA’s website, © What is special about your Grange/hometown? and particularly if the connections are not NFPA (2014). Source: Electrical Fires, by solid cause the outlet to ignite a fire. John R Hall, Jr. April 2013 MAY 2014 9 spacing to increase water retention in the SPOKANE COUNTY soil, and irrigation systems that conserve Fredonia Grange met March 13. Lec- Grange Connection water. The monthly square dance was held turer Vonda Hanson presented a program March 15 with calling by Gabe Strand about St. Patrick’s Day. Members per- from Seattle. About 33 people from the formed 246 hours of community service in CLARK COUNTY the 1800 thru present day. The records were Olympic Peninsula and beyond attended February and March. Plans were made to Barberton Grange members will cel- obtained from Granges, schools, churches, the Washington State Grange Leadership paint some areas of the main hall and put in ebrate the Grange’s 100th birthday May Conference at Chimacum Grange. Quim- county museum and old timers of the early new carpeting in the entryway. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. Entertainment will logging settlement of the dual communities per Grange Master was pleased to see that Green Bluff Grange had a successful be provided by Mario “The Honkey Tonk of Rose Valley and Carrolls, which was call much of what was suggested for programs Rebel” Carboni and his band. Carrollton in the 1800s. have already been presented at Quimper. fundraiser dinner April 5 prior to the Blue- Salmon Creek Grange holds a com- GRAYS HARBOR/PACIFIC COUNTIES The third annual plant and seed exchange grass Gospel Concert held at the Green munity social potluck luncheon the first Humptulips Grange is planning a din- is scheduled for April 12. Their goal this Bluff Church. Obligations for new mem- Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. ner/auction fund raising event for May 17 year is to grow more food for the local food bers were held at the April 15 meeting. Jr. The Grange provides beverages and table- at the Kay Bernethy Com- banks. A special request for Grangers had a movie night April 11 and a ware, and a monthly door prize. The public munity Center, 32 McAfee donations toward this goal, bake sale and open house April 19. Schol- is encouraged to bring a dish to share and Road, Humptulips. The to support enhancement arships will be awarded in May. The Green enjoy some face time with fellow com- dinner will begin at 5:30 of their garden, has led to Bluff Home Ec Club’s spring dinner will be munity members. The Grange will feature p.m. and will include baked many gifts. held at the Grange April 26 with a potluck, Va Va Voom’s “We’re Going Places” play potatoes with all of the top- KING COUNTY silent auction, and entertainment; all pro- May 22-24. Tickets are $10 each. pings, salad, and dessert. East Hill Grange mem- ceeds go towards scholarships. Members Mt. Valley Grange hosted a disaster The dinner will cost $10. bers have been working are gearing up for all the Grange contests preparedness class March 8, presented by Following dinner, there on making scarves for the due for judging May 16. A memorial ser- Fern Prairie Grange’s Family Living Chair will be a silent and live homeless, lap quilts for Linda Rafn. She described how to prepare auction. Grange members the elderly and love quilts vice will be held at the May 20 meeting. A for a variety of disasters and ended by have collected a wide vari- for the homeless the first Mother’s Day breakfast will be sponsored handing out family disaster supplies kits ety of items for the auction, and third Mondays of each by Fire District #4 at the Grange. Monthly from the American Red Cross. Mt. Valley including hotel stays, char- month from 6-7:30 p.m. last Sunday pancake breakfasts are very Family Living Chair Judy Steigmann coor- ter fishing trips, and - mer Meridian Grange well attended; June is a special strawber- dinated the event. chandise from more than members have donated 20 ries and pancakes breakfast. Green Bluff COWLITZ COUNTY 60 area businesses. Proceeds from the auc- pounds of food to the local food bank. The Grange had an official visit to Five Mile Rose Valley Grange members have been tion will go toward the Grange’s purchase local Boy Scouts held their pine wood der- Grange for their pie social. busy delivering “Quilts for the Brave,” lap of the community center as a new Grange by at the hall. The March 10 meeting was a THURSTON COUNTY robes and birthday cups filled with good- hall. St. Patrick’s Day theme. South Union Grange met March 17. LEWIS COUNTY ies to the Vancouver Veterans Hospital. ISLAND COUNTY Members brought donations for the Thur- Hygiene kits and fleece blankets have Deer Lagoon Grange will host a Grange Adna Grange will hold a baked potato ston County Food Bank. Grange members been given to the local Emergency Sup- Month celebration April 26 at 3 p.m. Mem- roof repair fundraiser April 26 from 11:30 will assist the local Kiwanis group by haul- port Shelter. Members are sponsoring the bers will present the 2013 Citizen of the a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Toppings include chili, Old MacDonald 4-H Club, whose leaders Year award, host ag students from SWHS, butter, sour cream, cheese sauce, chives, ing plants for their annual plant sale. South are Grange members Susan and Pam Wat- FAA officers from Stanwood HS, and rec- bacon bits, tomatoes, broccoli and ranch Union will have a soup kitchen at the Thur- son and Becky Molt. The Grange is in the ognize Jean Farnen for 70 years of service. dressing. Salad, dessert and beverage ston County Through the Decades histori- process of forming a Junior Grange. These Pomona contests will be held May 9-10. are included. Adults $6, children 10 and cal event being held at their hall May 10. Junior Grangers just delivered more than Call Gary or Tarey at (360) 341-2008 or younger $5. The next meeting will be May 19 at 7 p.m. 200 catnip toys to the Fluffy Tails Animal Judy at (360) 222-3110 with your ques- Oakview Grange hosted Lewis County Rescue Unite to hand out at a fund raiser. tions. Pomona Grange March 22 at their hall. Carol Brent hosted a Pomona Family Liv- JEFFERSON COUNTY Twenty six Grangers enjoyed a fried chick- ing meeting in March with a demonstration Quimper Grange welcomed local gar- en dinner with all the trimmings before Camper Club News by Becky Molt on making figure nipping dening expert Tinker Cavallaro March 3. their business meeting. Pomona Grange garments. The Grange will participate in He gave a talk on how to reduce water us- will bring the Washington Agriculture CEDAR CAMPERS the communitywide garage sale June 7 and age in the garden: how to create more water in the Classroom traveling exhibit to the Mel and Rosie Knott scouted the March the opening of their “Genealogy Closet” storage in the soil, which crops can thrive Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Wash- gathering at Meridian Grange hall. The day which contains community records from with less water, mulching techniques, plant ington Fairgrounds May 2-4. A scholarship was spent playing cards and enjoying a fund rummage sale was held April 4-5. potluck. Wilma Baker’s son Terry Waschke SKAGIT COUNTY was a guest. Samish Valley Grange will host an HAPPY WANDERERS Pomona News open house May 10 from noon to 4 p.m. The club held their March meeting at The event, part of the Grange’s member- Jacksons in Terrace Heights March 27. ship drive, is open to the public. There will Spring events are being planned. The May KING COUNTY the leadership conference held at South be displays about the Grange, a live band meeting will be at Old Mission up the Pomona baking and food preservation Lake Stevens Grange. February 18 was and refreshments. Ahtanum. contests were held at the March meeting. the CFL/Lecturer conference at Kellogg Skagit Valley Grange met March 10. A LAZY CRAZY 8s Family Living and Lecturer contests will Marsh. March 15 was the baking, canning, $100 donation was made to Skagit County The club met at Snoqualmie RV Park be held May 10 at Cedar Grange. En- and candy contests at South Lake Stevens; Meals on Wheels. Donations were also in Snoqualmie for their March gathering. tries will only be accepted between 8:30 there were 65 entries. April 8 will be a visi- made to the Family Living charities. The club enjoyed the oyster feed at Sharon and 9:30 a.m. The Pomona Youth Group tation hosted by South Lake Stevens with SNOHOMISH COUNTY Grange April 12. The May campout scouts continue helping Cedar Grange with their programs by Kellogg Marsh and Garden Horseshoe Grange members held a can- are Ken and Kathy Moynihan. monthly pancake breakfasts. City. April 18-21 Pomona will man the dle lighting ceremony in January. Dinners LEWIS COUNTY south bound rest stop at Smokey Point. are held the second Sunday of each month Pomona members enjoyed a chicken April 15 is CFL/Lecturer conference. May except May. Bob Heirman was honored as dinner potluck at a recent meeting. Mem- 15 at Kellogg Marsh the CFL/Lecturer con- the Grange’s community volunteer with a Endorsed bers voted to have the Ag in the Class- test entries are due. Pomona will meet May dinner. Members will man the Silver Lake By Your Grange room display at the Southwest Washington 18. The Snohomish county degrees for 1st rest stop Mother’s Day weekend. Youth Fair the first weekend in May. The and 2nd will be at Kellogg Marsh on April These quality services have been 29 and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th will be given at approved for all members of the annual CFL and Lecturer contests will be Grange in Washington State South Lake Stevens on May 6. Practice for held April 26. Entries are due at Ford’s IT PAYS TO BE A GRANGER! Prairie Grange from 10 a.m. to noon. The all the degrees will be at Horseshoe Grange EExplorxploree Pomona meeting will be held there later on April 26 with potluck at 2:00. in the day. The May meeting will be held THURSTON COUNTY YYourour GGranrangege See your local GIA at St. Urban May 24. There will be a First Pomona met at Skookumchuck March 6. agent for all auto, Degree practice at 10 a.m. Rick Nelson and Pam Mathews will be Po- RRootsoots homeowners & farm SKAGIT COUNTY mona’s delegates to the state convention. insurance needs. Pomona met March 5 at Samish Valley. Two representatives from the American The baking contest was held, and Master Legion presented a program on the origins 1-800-2GRANGE • www.grange.com Seth Peebles auctioned off the items after of their organization and what they do. Po- the meeting. mona will have a display at the Thurston SNOHOMISH COUNTY County Through the Decades historical Pomona’s Jan Anderson and Meta Rog- event May 10 at the South Union Grange ers handed out CFL/Lecturer packets to hall. The next regular meeting will be at 7 Mansford Grange in January. Feb. 1 was p.m. May 1 at Brighton Park and will in- clude the memorial program. www.chsinc.com Long-Term Care Insurance Annuities Home Health Care Coverage Have you People, Pride & Progress: Michael Tobeck and Associates 125 Years of the Grange 1-888-981-7174 sent in In America your 2014 Order from: National Grange 1616 H St. NW dues? Washington, DC 20006 $12 each plus $5 p&h 10 WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE NEWS Attendance up at 2014 Teen Weekend in Pullman By Jerry Gwin enjoyed the campus tour and activities. We Youth Director even converted a few Huskies to future The 2014 State Grange Teen Week- Cougars fans as the learned of the wide va- end was a hit. The weekend was held at riety of opportunities offered by WSU. the Whelan/Ewartsville Grange Hall near With cloudy skies and a little wind, we Pullman on April 5-7. The highlight of the attended the baseball game. Luckily the weekend was attending the WSU versus wind did not affect us in the stadium. It University of California baseball game, was a great game with several outstanding which was won by WSU with a score of plays. For most, it was a first time experi- 3-1. ence to observe an NCAA Division I base- Attendance at this year’s weekend was ball game. up from the past two years. There were sev- Back to the Grange Hall, we enjoyed eral youth in attendance for the first time. dinner and discussed plans and activities Thank you to the membership of Whelan/ for the upcoming State Grange session in Ewartsville Grange for the use of your Vancouver. Outgoing State Grange Youth Grange hall. We also owe a big thank you Master Jacob Gwin is responsible for writ- Clayton Grange members gave 166 dictionaries to six classes of third grade to Spokane County Pomona Grange for ing the drill for the 2014 convention. The students at Arcadia School in Deer Park. Here Grange members Jack and their donation to youth tour at this year’s state session will Ellen Lewis and Amy Hall present the books to half the students. help with our food be to the Ape Caves. Thank you to Darrell expense. Another Johnson for putting this tour together for job well done with us. For all youth who will go on the tour, Pomona contests wrap up in early a big thank you you must wear shoes that cover your toes goes to State Mas- and are good for hiking. In other words, ter Duane Hamp sandals and flip flops will not be allowed. May; community service reports due and his wife Chris The year round temperature in the caves By Tom Gwin Continuing with the list of Pomona for serving as is 45 degrees so all youth should bring a State Lecturer Grange contests, the following Pomonas our cooks for the jacket as it is quite cool. We are in the middle of our Grange con- have reported their contest dates which will weekend. Jerry Gwin As a reminder, all applications for Youth test season. Poetry contest entries have all be held in May: The teens ar- Ambassador, Outstanding Young Adult, been received. After sorting and copying, • Chelan County: entries due on May 17 rived on Friday FFA or 4-H Member Award, and the Spirit they are now in the hands of the judges. We by 10 a.m. to the Stemilt Hill Grange Hall evening. Following snacks, we had get of Youth Awards are due May 15. Appli- will now move on to the development of • Clallam County: entries due on May 17 acquainted games and activities. Saturday cations should be postmarked by that date this year’s poetry book that will be on sale by 10 a.m. to the Crescent Grange Hall was our busy day. After breakfast, we re- and sent to the State Youth Director. at the convention. • Clark County: entries due on May 17 viewed upcoming deadlines for youth con- One final note, we owe a big thank you Community service reports are also now between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to the Pioneer tests. Brittney Oliver then took us on a tour to Brittney Oliver for her work in putting due. Judging will take place in the next few Grange Hall of the WSU campus. We visited the Conner this year’s teen weekend together. She did weeks. I am continually impressed with • Excelsior Po- Museum, several buildings and colleges, a wonderful job planning this event. The the variety of projects undertaken by our mona: craft entries Martin Stadium, and Grizzly Bear Re- entire youth team helped with the week- Granges. It appears that many of our Grang- are due on May 17 search Area. We had lunch at the Compton end and chaperoned the event. Thank you es are looking at the needs of their own in- by 10 a.m. to the Union Building and spent a little time ob- to Rick and Terry Ferguson, Debbie Smith, dividual communities and then working to Greenwood Park serving spring football practice. The teens and Aaron Gwin for your assistance. solve those needs. Please keep in mind that Grange Hall the judges are looking at the projects you • Ferry County: took on and the impact of those projects on entries due on your own community. While we all want to May 3 between 9 make the world a better place, those who a.m. and 11 a.m. are able to relate their projects to the local to the San Poil community will be rewarded in the future Grange Hall with increased membership and better rela- Tom Gwin • Grays Harbor/ tions with others in your area. Pacific Counties: entries due on May 9 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to the Fargher Lake Grange, Olympic View Grange Hall • Island County: entries due on May 10 Green Bluff forming between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to the Deer La- goon Grange Hall new Junior Granges • King County: entries due on May 10 by By Codi Titus 9:30 a.m. to the Cedar Grange Hall The young people who attended the 2014 Teen Weekend in Pullman spent Junior Grange Director • Pierce County: entries due on May 2 by time touring the campus of Washington State University. I love this time of the year, when every- 9 a.m. to the Fruitland Grange Hall one is excited because the sun is shining • Snohomish County: entries due on May and it is warm outside. Our household had 15 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to the Kel- a busy weekend logg Marsh Grange Hall Grange Exchange with an Easter egg • Spokane County: entries due on May hunt at Ralston 17 by 9 a.m. to the Five Mile Prairie Grange and soft- Grange Hall WANTED WANTED ball and baseball • Stevens County: entries due on May 3 by 10 a.m. to the White Lake Grange Hall games. All outside WANTED: Red Wing stoneware WANTED: 1955, 1956 and 1957 and no coat re- • Whitman County: entries due on May Chev. Nomad wagon. Also bear 3 by 10 a.m. to the Whelan/Ewartsville and any advertisement quired. stoneware. Joe, (253) 537-9747. traps adn clamps. Len (360) 620- I hope you are Grange Hall 7815. [email protected]. all getting ready To my knowledge, this will complete the WANTED: Antique American motorcycle parts; antique mechanical for state conven- Pomona level contests for the photogra- phy and art/craft contests. If your Pomona slot machine parts; Model A complete COLLECTION FOR SALE tion. I know I am. or parts. Will pay reasonable prices. Codi Titus Trying to make Grange was not listed, please check with [email protected], (360) 896-5227. plans and get done your Pomona Grange Lecturer for the time Approximately 70 teapots. Want to Fill out form to trade with fellow Grangers. with all the end and location. sell as a collection. (206) 824-3413. of the year stuff here at school. Only one Please contact me with your questions and concerns regarding our programs. It more quarter (45 days) and it is time to cel- Let us help you buy or sell with a classified ad! ebrate another school year ended. is easiest to contact me via email, tgwin@ Remember to check the National Grange techline.com. Cost per word one month 4 or more handbook and our State Grange handbook Regular $ .30 $ .25 so that you are prepared at state conven- Boxed .60 .50 Centered or reversed text $1.50/line tion. Many contests have changed in all CresComm InterNET Services Qwest DSL • Nationwide 56k Minimum for one month $3.75 departments. Junior leaders, I need a head Word count: A hyphen, space or / creates separate words, except for phone numbers which count of your junior members. Just shoot Dial-up Access count as one word. me an email please and thank you. www.crescomm.net • 800-562-0036 Deadline: First Monday in each month. Ads must be paid in advance. (Tear sheets not sent for A big welcome to Green Bluff Junior [email protected] classified.) Grange and Fargher Lake Junior Grange. Ad copy (or attach copy) ______I haven’t heard officially from National Grange but I hear their paperwork has been CLARK’S CHAMBERS ______sent! I love the movie night that Green BED & BREAKFAST INN ______Bluff is doing at their hall monthly for their Bob and Glenda Clark families. 322 Clark Rd., Sequim, WA 98382 • (360) 683-4431 Keep up the good work all of you! See [email protected] No. words ______@ rate $ .______x # months ______= $______(enclosed) you in a couple of months. MAY 2014 11 Washington Home Study state and national handbooks to ensure your contest entries are valid By Cecelia Hamilton who have worked so hard throughout the Family Living Director years to make this department what it Buttercups are making their presence is today. Our guest speaker is sure to get known over here in Eastern Washington your day off to a great start! Come join us and the frogs are definitely back in the Thursday morning you’ll be glad you did pond just outside the front door. Spring has and so will we! Be sure to put our Fam- sprung. With Mother’s Day and Memo- ily Living department open house on your rial Day coming up I know that families agenda for Friday evening at 5 p.m. Come all over the state are gathering and sharing see the many talents and displays brought time together as families do. During our to you by Grangers and their communities! joyous and memorable times together let Speaking of the convention, we will be us take a moment to reflect upon those who accepting entries Tuesday, June 24 from 8 are facing unbearable sorrow due to recent a.m. until 5 p.m. Entries will be accepted disasters and hardships. As Grangers let us in the Family Living display room. All col- reach out in our communities to find ways lectibles including eyeglasses, toiletries, to help others and bring some peace into labels, stamps, comfort toys, can tabs and their hearts. silent auction items will be accepted at that Our Family Living contests are under- time. For those of you who have time to way and it is great seeing the many items spare, we are still in need of helpers for the being entered this display room area and also for runners to A fun fiesta feast for Cinco de Mayo year. The quilters assist with judging and take in. Please con- Cinco de Mayo is one flavorful fiesta and For more recipes, party and cleaning have been busy tact me if you would like to spend some while it may land on a Monday this year, tips, visit www.formula409.com. sewing the quilt time with us during the convention in the square competi- Family Living area. We are known to have that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun. 4-Ingredient Salsa Verde Chicken tion squares for a lot of fun in there; new faces are a wel- Inspired by delicious Mexican cuisine, Enchiladas come sight! this holiday is all about flavorful recipes By Erin Chase of $5 Dinners both state and na- and great times spent with friends. This Prep time: 15 minutes tional. I want to Just a reminder to follow the directions year, make things simple and celebrate this Cook time: 20 minutes let you know that for the contests you are entering to be sure festive day with these stress free tips: 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken if you would like that you have all that is required for enter- • Keep the menu simple with 4-Ingredi- 2 cups salsa verde, divided to bring your na- ing your items. This also means that when ent Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas, rice 16 corn tortillas tional quilt square you bring your entry to state, that you have and refried beans. 1-1 1/2 cup shredded jack cheese entries to conven- these items too. This includes recipes, sew- • Create a focal point for all of your party Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease tion we will help ing patterns (if asked for), disposable cake decor with tissue paper flowers in bright 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish with non- you to fill out the Cecelia Hamilton containers, zip lock baggies, and also don’t springtime colors and a fiesta or party ban- stick cooking spray. necessary paper- forget that on your canning entries you ner to set the stage. -Tip from NoBiggie. In mixing bowl, combine cooked and work to go on to need to have your labeling done correctly. • For less clean-up, take the party out- shredded chicken with 1/2 cup salsa verde. national competition in New Hampshire. I This means to include the date on the jar, in doors. Paper plates and inexpensive table Warm tortillas in slow oven, or wrapped will have paperwork available for you to doing this make sure you have the month, covers will make clean-up quick. Pick red, in dishtowel in microwave. Warmed torti- fill out to ensure proper entry. I also see day and year on the item, the altitude, the green and white for a color scheme inspired llas fold and roll better when making en- that the bakers have been baking away processing method, processing time, etc. by the flag of Mexico. chiladas. in their kitchens all across the state. I see This will ensure that your item will not • Try a taco bar. They are a fun way to Spoon a thin line of chicken-salsa verde an increase in baking and food preserva- be marked down or eliminated for lack of serve your guests, and you can use your mixture into a corn tortilla and wrap tight- tion with the new dried entries this year. these things. Remember that brownies and disposable table covers to catch spills, ly. Place seam side down in baking dish. Which definitely means many are trying cinnamon rolls may be entered in the dis- scraps and avoid stains. Repeat until chicken and tortillas are used new things. I hope that you all are hav- posable pan they were baked in and may • Party drinks can be really sticky - gath- up and baking dish is packed full of enchi- ing fun and that things are going well for also be entered uncut for judging. This will er abandoned, partially consumed bever- ladas. Pour remaining salsa verde sauce each of you. With all of the hard work that allow for a little more freshness due to trav- ages right away to avoid sticky spills. over top and sprinkle about 1 to 1 1/2 cup goes into preparing for the contests I would eling. Speaking of traveling you may want • When the party is over, grab dishes and shredded cheese on top. like to thank you for being so diligent in to pack your entries extra careful and take trash first, so the mess seems less daunt- Bake in preheated oven for about 20 your completion of them. Also I commend into consideration that you can prepare ing. It also leaves you free to simply wipe minutes, or until cheese has melted and those of you who have eagerly volunteered your plate of cookies or candies when you things down with an easy-to-use cleaner, salsa verde is bubbling. to travel to neighboring counties to assist arrive in Vancouver in order to keep them such as Formula 409 Antibacterial All-Pur- Serve warm with side of rice and refried with the contests; your help is greatly ap- from getting damaged during the drive. pose Cleaner. beans. preciated. I thank you for how you have Double check your entries prior to check- shared your energy, experiences and time ing them in. But most of all, have fun.

with others. It is very inspiring to be a part Just a reminder that our 125th anniver- Junior Grange Camp season is of such a positive effort. Thanks again! sary of the Washington State Grange Com- Make sure you remember to mail me a memorative Cookbook “Treasured Recipes here; register early for better rates copy of your contest report so I can prepare of Then & Now” will be for sale at this Registrations for Camp Wooten, June one day for 2014. This year the camp will your entry tags. year’s convention. With over 300 recipes 23-28, can be sent to Willetta Burns, P.O. run from July 13-19 under the guidance Be sure to buy your tickets today for the to share, many come with funny stories or Box 3033, Pasco, Wash. 99302; (509) of Tom Gwin (360-987-2361). Registra- upcoming convention Family Living Cel- comments that will surely make you smile. ebration Breakfast. This breakfast is open 547-9939. The fee for registrations made tion will be $160 prior to June 15 or $200 The price per book is $12 and if you wish to everyone, so rise a little earlier and come prior to June 1 is $160; late registrations for late registration; send fees and forms to have one mailed to you the postage is $3 join us. It is going to be a relaxing time are $180. Check must be made out to the to Tom Gwin, P.O. Box 181, Humptulips, per book. These make great gifts and door where we can all come together to visit, Junior Grange Fund and sent with the reg- Wash. 98552. Checks should be payable to prizes! istration and medical release form. Camp share a scrumptious country buffet break- Morehead Junior Grange Camp. fast, while we celebrate and recognize the For a fun family living moment this Wooten is near Pomeroy. Camp director is The Northeast Washington Junior month take a walk and listen to the out- Deena Stallings, (509) 521-1340. efforts of hard working CFLs across the Grange Camp will be Aug. 3-9. For reg- state. It is also a time to recognize those doors, you may just hear a frog or two. Camp David Jr. on the Olympic Penin- istrations received by July 1 the cost will sula, July 13-18, will cost $150 per camper be $150 per camper; late registrations are (from a Grange family). Registration for $175. Registration, medical form and fees campers from non-member households should be sent to Bill Weiss, 11810 N. State Grange Foundation needs your contributions will be $180. Checks, made out to Pomona McLaughlin Road, Reardan, WA 99029, Junior Grange Camp, and forms should be (509) 796-4582. Camp director is Carol sent to Chrissy Amundson (the camp direc- The Washington State Grange Foundation would like to ask you to consider Evans, (509) 535-1165. Make check pay- tor), 1308 South A, Port Angeles, Wash. making a tax-deductible contribution to the Washington State Grange Foun- able to NE Washington Junior Grange 98363; (360) 452-8028. dation Unrestricted Funds. The fee for Mayfield Lake Junior Grange Camp. Unrestricted funds consist of resources available for the various programs Camp, near Mossyrock, Aug. 17-23, will The Cornet Bay Junior Grange Camp at and administration of the Foundation which have not been restricted by a be $150 for registrations received prior to Deception Pass is scheduled for July 20- donor. In other words, the Foundation can use these funds for emergency July 1 or $175 for late registrations. Checks 25. For registrations received by July 1 the situations and more. should be made out the Mayfield Junior fee is $130; late registration is $150. Send Contributions to the Foundation Unrestricted Funds account are the great- Grange Camp and sent, with registration checks (payable to Northern District Junior est need faced by the Foundation at this time. Again, your donation to this and medical form, to camp director Jen- Grange Camp) and registration materials to 501(c) (3) is tax-deductible. nifer Oliver, 12604 34th Ave. E., Tacoma, Kathy Moynihan, 29415 218th Place SE, Make checks payable WSG Foundation Funds and mail to WSG Foundation, Wash. 98446; (253) 906-6078. Black Diamond, WA 98010; (253) 350- PO Box 1186, Olympia, WA 98507-1186. Camp Morehead is located on the Long 1807. Camp director is Janelle Lierman, Beach Peninsula and has been extended by (425) 407-3199. 12 WASHINGTON STATE GRANGE NEWS

Swauk-Teanaway Grange held their annual chili cook-off and cowboy concert March 22. Pictured above is the kitchen crew, made up of most- ly new members: Chuck Perkins, Kurt Lucke, Chuck Johnson, Tracy Rooney, Janie Zencak, Dave Dun- bar, Mary Hieb, Victoria Zencak, Ju- lie Rooney and Claire Lucke. At left, Claire Lucke presents Amber Quinn with her second place prize. Below, the 133rd Army Band that performed at the event.

Vicki Busser of Horseshoe Grange stands alongside Bob Heirman, who was awarded the Grange’s Community Service Volunteer honor March 18. Bob is an author, sportsman, entertains at the nursing home, writes articles in the local paper, and plants fish in lakes and streams.