Tag: Highland Lake Grange

Highland Lake Grange “protects”

Highland Lake Grange not serves their Westbrook Community, the “protect” those who protect it with “Survival Kits” for their law enforcement officers. Fifty kits containing a lot of goodies were recently delivered to the local officers.

Captain Goldberg accepts the kits from Highland Lake Master Dave Goven
That’s a lot of goodness given in appreciation and fun!

The Survival Kit for Law Enforcement Officers includes:

  • Gum -to get you out of sticky situations
  • Lifesavers – because you are one!
  • Chocolate kisses – to show you are appreciated
  • Starburst – for an extra burst of energy
  • Pencil – to keep you sharp, focused and for writing tickets
  • Kit Kat – for when you need a break
  • Snickers – to remind you to keep your humor
  • Smarties- to give you wisdom for those split minute decisions
  • Tootsie Roll – to help you roll with the punches
  • Peppermint Patty – to help you keep your cool
  • Doves – the symbol of peace, freedom and love
  • Mounds- for the mounds of courage you show
  • Candy Coins – you don’t get paid enough

“Thank you for all you do from Highland Lake Grange #87”

NOTE: This is an idea worth (shhhh!) “stealing” as a way of protecting and serving your community and its resources. Well done, HIghland Lake Grange!

Highland Lake Grange Serves

Highland Lake Grange provided a place for Westbrook City Councilor Jen Munroe to hold two community meetings to hear from residents of the district she represents (the Highland Lake Grange Hall is located in her district) and address concerns and issues.

Westbrook City Councilor Jen Monroe meets with residents
Highland Lake Grange serves as place for conversation

Highland Lake 150th Anniversary

Highland Lake Grange No. 87 marked its 150th anniversary this month! To celebrate, eleven members enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Rustlers Steakhouse in Windham. The Grange is planning a public event for its 150th later in 2025. Details will be announced at a later date.

Highland Lake Grange Turkey Supper

Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Drive-up, Take-out only

Peaking Turkey

Highland Lake Grange will be having a roasted turkey drive-up, take-out only dinner on. There will be roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce, and cake. The cost is $10.00 per person. Please have the exact price for the meal(s) you want. There are no substitutions or preorders; you drive up, pay, and receive your meal. The Grange is located on the corner of Route 302 and Hardy Road, Westbrook. FMI Joann 207 233 7119.

Highland Lake Grange Honors Farrell

On August 20th, members of Highland Lake Grange No. 87 presented the Grange’s 2024 Community Service Award to Jim Farrell, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the City of Westbrook over his lifetime, specifically his role in founding Westbrook Volunteer Rescue in 1969 (along with Frank Donahue). Grange member and former Westbrook police officer, firefighter, and mayor Mike Sanphy and Ronald Jones, former deputy chief of Westbrook EMS, spoke on Jim’s achievements. Many members of Jim’s family and friends attended the ceremony (including two of Frank’s children), which was held at Jim’s residence at Stroudwater Lodge Assisted Living Center. Refreshments and fellowship followed the ceremony. The Grange thanks the Westbrook Historical Society’s Bucket Brigade for creating an excellent slide show.

  • Dave Gowen, Master of Highland Lake Grange shares a happy moment with Jim Farrell
  • Congratulations, Jim!
  • Jim Farrell responds with appreciation.
  • The Westbrook Historical Society’s Bucket Brigade focreated an excellent slide show.