For the second year, Centralia’s Oakview Grange No. 311 was recognized as a 2019 Distinguished Grange at the 153rd annual National Grange Convention in November in Minnesota.
“Those recognized as Distinguished Granges make up less than two percent of the total number of Granges across our nation, and are truly the best of the best,” stated National Grange President Betsy Huber. “Every Grange works to improve its community and educate others about agriculture and food issues, but these Distinguished Granges are truly heroes in their hometowns. Many of them serve some of our nation’s most rural communities and their efforts are vital in raising the quality of life for the residents.”
Oakview Grange submitted for national review a recap of activities from July 2018 through June 2019, including fundraising for the Dogs for Better Lives program, and Camp Leo, a summer camp for Type I diabetic children as well as hosting public informational meeting by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Lewis County Fire Chiefs Association on protecting your home from wildfires.
“Oakview Grange members strive to provide support to our local communities in many ways. This award reflects our hard work is paying off,” stated Alice Coakley, Oakview Grange’s secretary.
Oakview Grange meets the first Thursday evening of each month at 7pm. Oakview Grange is located at 2715 N. Pearl St, Centralia. For more information about Grange, people are encouraged to visit, or contact Alice at 360 736-5639. Follow them on Facebook: Oakview Grange #311.
