I am a 4th Generation Granger, who used to benefit from the sewing contest and my great grandfather served on the Maine State Grange Executive Committee. I will never forget the year my great-grandmother made dresses, for me and all my cousins. Another fond memory was going to Grange with grandparents, and after singing for the Lecturer’s Program, having to go down stairs and wait. Oh the fun of laughing at the “old people.” Needless to say, my grandchildren are 6th generation and have enjoyed JR Grange activities. I can travel the USA and visit many different states with Grangers. I have made many lasting relationships. I love attending meetings and visiting friends, new, old, far or near. I have plenty of opportunity to relax at a meeting, participate, or find out rules to be competitive. My entire family is welcomed or I can enjoy my extended family. The Grange has changed a bit over the years but my memories of the Grange have not.
Terry LaCombe, Hudson Grange #457/Tranquility Grange #344