By Marilyn Stinson
207 380-3901
and Terry LaCombe Stevens,
207 356-2492
Co-directors
Maine State Junior Grange met at Enterprise Grange in July. The Juniors worked extremely hard on finishing the Big E Star Projects. Thank you to judges Kathy and Dianna for judging on such short notice. All the children did a fantastic job. The First Place Stars are John Coffin (ages 5-7), Reagan Crocket (ages 8-10), and Edith Coffin (ages 11-14). Their projects have been sent to Massachusetts for judging and will be displayed at the Big E.
Danville Junction Grange in Auburn, Maine, has agreed to host our meeting in August, and Tranquility Grange in Lincolnville, Maine, has agreed to host in September. If you have a child ages 5 to 14, contact Marilyn or Terry for details.
The meeting on August 20, 2022, is being held during the Great Falls Balloon Festival. The balloons take off early in the morning, and anyone can go watch that if they want, then go to Danville Grange by 10:00 am. Bring a picnic lunch. They will still be able to see some balloons during the day.
The meeting on September 24, 2022, is our ‘Grow Juniors’ Meeting, which is held closer to our northern Granges to encourage them to join with the Juniors from the southern part of the state. We will meet at Tranquility Grange at 10:00 am. We try to find a midway point each fall to include more Juniors taking part.
The October Meeting will be held in conjunction with State Session.
A reminder to any Granges who have taken in 1+ members. Please send names, birth dates, addresses, parent contacts, and emails to the Junior Directors so the kids can be included with the Junior Department and participate in the contests, etc., and Zoom meetings during the winter months.
Thank you to Marilyn and her helper William for winning $75 dollars at the Pittston Fair. She always finds something “Grange” to spend the winnings on.
If you are interested in joining our Junior Grange Committee or possibly being a Director, Please contact Master/President Sherry Harriman ASAP.