Grange Heirloom — November 2022

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Grange Heirlooms are snippets from the lessons of the Grange as taught in the Rituals and Declaration of Purposes.


For additional information and resources regarding the Heirloom Program, visit the Heirloom Resource Page on the Maine State Grange Website.

November Events

Here’s a reminder that there are some really cool things happening in November! If your event is missing let us know!

  • November 3, 2022, Special Program on Hawaii at Highland Lake Grange, 7 pm. FMI Dave Gowen at gowenfrm@gwi.net or 207-536-0038
  • November 5, 2022, Cards for Vets, 9 -11 am at Ocean View Grange. Write a card or draw a picture to send to our Vets. Contact Larry at 207 372-8075 for more information.
  • November 11, 2022, application deadline for MSAD #4 Santa Project sponsored by Parkman Grange. Call Sue Manchester for more information at 207 277-3942. MSAD #4 includes Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford Parkman, Sangerville and Wellington.
  • November 12, 2022, Drive-up, take-out Turkey Supper at Highland Lake Grange.
  • November 14, 2022, MSG Bulletin Deadline — columns and posts are due.
  • November 17, 2022, Annual Turkey Bowling Contest at Highland Lake Grange at 7 pm. Intrigued? Join us! FMI Dave Gowen at gowenfrm@gwi.net or 207-536-0038 (What is it with Highland Lake Grange and Turkeys?!)
  • November 19, 2022, Junior Grange Virtual Meeting at 10 am. Contact Junior Director for more information.
  • November 19, 2022, White Rock Grange Craft Fair from 9 am – 2 pm. White Rock Grange Facebook Page has more information.
  • November 23, 2022, Jonesboro Grange Wreath Order Deadline. Ordering Information
  • November 26, 2022, Christmas Craft Fair at Ocean View Grange in Port Clyde. Contact Larry at 207 372-8075 for more information.

Ocean View Grange Supports Vets

November 5, 2022, 9 am — 11 am and beyond

Ocean View Grange is located at 435 Port Clyde Road in Martinsville Maine.

By Larry Bailey, Ocean View Master

One of our Grangers, Emily Chadwick, is organizing a “Thank You Card” program where anyone (adults or children) can come to the Grange to write a card or draw a picture to send to our St George Vets. Join in the fun on November 5, 2022, from 9 am to 11 am at the Ocean View Grange in Martinsville. Put it on your calendar.

This initiative by Grange member Emily caused me to re-light our previous efforts to support our Vets. Once again this year, The Ocean View Grange is spearheading a drive to provide needed items for our Veterans at Togus. Check the “Wish List.” We will set a date(s) for you to deliver the items to the Grange and/or another location. (You can bring them on November 5 and write a card or note!) 

Our Grange has provided items several times over the years, but, given the Covid disruption, we have not done so recently.

If you are able to help, it will make a difference to those at Togus. We want our Vets to know they are not forgotten.

Be sure to check our Facebook Page for more info, and feel free to contact me if you have any ideas, suggestions, or questions. 

Ladybugs!

This article is reprinted with permission from an e-newsletter published by UMaine Extension.

The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle* (Harmonia axyridis), is a common ladybug that can become a household nuisance each fall in cold climates–in New England, for example–when adults begin seeking out warm locations to spend the winter. It is inherently a beneficial insect, and one which has frequently been deliberately released in the U.S. (beginning as long ago as 1916) for the purpose of controlling harmful plant pests such as aphids, mites, scale insects, etc. They can pose a legitimate nuisance, though, when confronted with large numbers of them indoors, and their secretions can stain furniture, curtains, blankets, rugs, etc. They do not breed, lay eggs, or feed inside the home, however, and they are not structurally-damaging.

As the name suggests, the Multicolored Asian lady beetle exhibits a great many color forms. However, outside its native area of eastern Asia, one finds them primarily showing only one of three basic color types: red or orange with black spots, black with four red spots, and black with two red spots. The form with anywhere from zero to 19 spots–known as the succinea form—is the most common form that we have here in Maine. They have reddish-brown legs and are noticeably brown on the underside of the abdomen.

Two similar species are the Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata) whose wing covers are spotted in a 1-4-2 pattern, and the Two-spotted Lady Beetle (Adalia bipunctata), which has orange wing coverings and just one black spot on each side.

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Recent Website Updates

We’ve recently added or revised the following Annual Reports following State Session. These reports can be found on the Program Books and Information Page.

Some may have noted a brief outage of the website last week. This was due to adding some security measures, and I do not believe it lasted more than a few hours. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Degree Days…

The following note was distributed during the 149th Annual MSG Convention.

I am Maynard Chapman and I am the Chief Deputy of the Maine State Grange. Also, I am the Deputy for Androscoggin County and as such have been getting volunteers to work the four degrees on candidates for the last ten or so years. We have done the degrees twice a year, in April and September, and have had candidates from all over the state.

I would really like to be able to start doing the degree work at the State headquarters in Augusta on a Sunday afternoon in April and September to start at 1:30 pm and finish at about 4:30 pm. In order to do this, I will need people to take the officer’s stations and either memorize or read the parts.

If you, or someone you know, can help us out by taking a part in one, or more, of the four degrees, please speak to me at the State Session or call me at home at 207-312-5591. We will plan to do the next one on April 23, 2023, at State headquarters in Augusta.

The Patrons Chain 10-21-2022

Articles in this edition include:

  • Use your voice in the resolution process 
  • People are searching for a place to belong – make it the Grange
  • Seeking nominations for Quilts of Valor
  • Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
  • Register for 156th Annual Convention 
  • National Grange Convention Livestream Schedule
  • National Grange Community Service Project
  • Western Region Poker Chip Fundraiser
  • 2023 National Grange Guide to Contests
  • Rural Opportunity Zone and Recovery Playbook
  • Grange Supply Store: October Good Day! magazine
  • Grange Member Benefit: UPS Holiday Shipping 

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Contest Winners Announced!

The Community Service Committee (Christine Corliss, Cassandra Corless, and Victoria Huff) announced contest winners during the 149th Annual Maine State Grange Convention.

Community Service Contest Winners

  1. Highland Lake Grange #87
  2. Jonesboro Grange #357
  3. Enterprise Grange #48
  4. Valley Grange #144

Firefighter/EMT of the Year

Phil Roberts, nominated by Jonesboro Grange #357

Teacher of the Year

Morgan Swan, nominated by Jonesboro Grange #357

Granger of the Year

John Cox Jr.

Previous Grangers of the Year

2020-21, Rebekah Hodgson
2019-20, Walter Boomsma
2018-19, Ann Burns
2017-18, Victoria Huff

Family Health and Hearing Contest

Highland Lake Grange #87


Note that information and entry forms for 2022-23 are available on the Program Books and Information Page.