Anawan Oakton Grange News

April was Grange month celebrating 152 years of Grange work. On April 13, Master Diane Cote' and Secretary Jean Harmon presented dictionaries to 89 third graders at the Berkley Community School for our "Words for Thirds" program. The Grange is a Fraternal Organization based on agriculture and is also involved with community service, family values and friendship. Junior Grange membership is for ages 5-14.Junior Grange offers young members fun activities, contests and a chance to actively participate in projects that benefit their community. Full Grange membership begins at 14. Youth members network with others statewide learning leadership skills.

At the recent Extravaganza a Jr. member won first prize for his "Gooey Rocky Road bars" and a member won first prize for her Melodica performance. At our last meeting we learned about Lyme disease.

May 8th will be the 7th Anniversary of our name change. It will be an open meeting with all invited. May 22nd will be a Memorial Service for Willard Paull and Earl Goff.

We host Bay State Pomona on the 26th with a Memorial Service at 1 PM

Good luck with your gardens and support the farmers markets