Lecturer’s Column – November 2022
By Margaret Morse, Maine State Grange Lecturer
207 439-0413
And the winners are…
The winners of the poetry and book reading club were announced on October 1, 2022
1st place winners in Poetry
Humorous – Sherry Harriman, Bauneg Beg # 382
Stars – Sherry Harriman, Bauneg Beg # 382
Patriotic – Sherry Harriman, Bauneg Beg # 382
Other – Barbara Strout, Excelsior # 5
Book Reading Club – Number of Books
1st – Margaret Henderson (164), Dirigo #98
2nd -Janet Nolan (147), Mill Stream #574
3rd – Melissa Baldwin (131) Hollis #132
Book Reading Club – Number of Pages
1st – Janet Nolan (54,062) Mill Stream #574
2nd – Margaret Henderson (49,963). Dirigo #98
3rd – Gay Anderson (46,141) Mill Stream #574
The winners of the photography, adult coloring and adult art were awarded on October 20, 2022 at State Grange Session.
Animals:
1st Rebekah Hodgson, Jonesboro #357
2nd Laurie McBurnie, Willow #65
3rd Karen Hatch Gagne, Danville Jct. #65
Flowers:
1st Norma Meserve, Danville Jct. #65
2nd Laurie McBurnie, Willow #65
3rd Karen Hatch Gagne, Danville Jct. #65
People:
1st Rebekah Hodgson, Jonesboro #357
2nd Karen Hatch Gagne, Danville Jct. #65
3rd Laurie McBurnie, Willow #65
Structures:
1st Terry LaCombe, Hudson # 457
2nd Laurie McBurnie, Willow #65
3rd Marilyn Stinson, Enterprise #48
Best in Show:
Rebekah Hodgson, Jonesboro #357
People’s Choice:
Laurie McBurnie, Willow # 65
Adult Coloring:
1st Tim Wilson, Bangor #372
2nd Terry Wilson, Bangor #372
3rd Norma Meserve, Danville Jct. #65
Adult Art (oil):
1st Tina Thurton, Norway #45
Parkman Grange Hunter’s Supper
November 19, 2022 – 4:30 – 6:00 pm
The Parkman Grange will be having a Hunter’s Supper on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 4:30 to 6:00. The menu is beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, chop suey, Jackie Libby’s famous yeast rolls, desserts, and beverages. The meal is by cash donation to the MSAD 4 Santa Project, which provides warm winter coats, boots, and toys to local kids. Gun raffle winners will be picked at 6 PM, followed by a pie auction to benefit the PCSS Class of 2023. The Grange is located at the corner of State Highway 150 and North Dexter Road. For more info, call Sue Manchester 277-3942.
VOTE!
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”
Abraham Lincoln
St George Grange Christmas Craft Fair
40th Annual St. George Grange Christmas Fair Saturday, December 3, 2022
The 40th Annual St George Grange Craft Fair will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9 am-2 pm and will include crafts, baked goods, jams, relish, fudge raffles, and more! It’s a big day!
Lunch starts at 11 am and will include homemade soups, biscuits, hot dogs, and drinks. Free coffee & mulled cider will be served. A live nativity, then a public supper starting at 5 pm.
Spend the day with us!
St George Grange is located at 32 Wiley’s Corner Road in St George. Contact Tammy Willey for more information.
Family Game Night at St George Grange
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Family Game Night at St. George Grange. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6 pm-8 pm. Lots of fun games for all ages. Cards, cribbage, Janga, Go Fish, Battle Ship, Checkers, Operation, and many more.
Free refreshments!
St. George Grange is located at 32 Wiley’s Corner Road in St. George. For more information, contact Tammy Willey.
Flag Waving at Jonesboro Grange
Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11 am
Meet the Grinch at Jonesboro Grange!
Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 4 pm
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.