Clubs: Oakview Grange

Oakview Grange

Oakview Grange members had a total of eight entries in various Grange contests — from candy making to writing as well as photography and the Heritage Trail Quilt Block contest.

Orion Schroeder took Best of Show and Second Best of Show on two of his photographs in the Junior Division.

In other activities, Oakview members turned in 15 pounds of canceled stamps, and 45 items were donated to the Washington State Grange Youth Department’s “Keep Washington Warm” project. All the items collected at State Grange will be divided and given away to needy children in the host county and surrounding counties.

The four specialty baskets created by members were auctioned off, raising over $120 for the Family Living and Lecturer departments.

Members continue with upgrades and repairs to the hall. The effort to clean the hall and inventory its contents continues. Fire Marshal Rick Mack inspected the hall and made a few recommendations for improvement.

The Southwest Washington Fair theme for 2015 is “Fair in Full Bloom.” Members hope to be able to enter a contemporary booth once again. The unseasonably hot weather has taken its toll on many of the flowers.

At the last meeting, members added bookplates to the 144 dictionaries awaiting distribution this fall to third-graders at Jefferson-Lincoln Elementary. This is part of the nationwide Words for Thirds Dictionary Project. This is just one of community service project that Oakview members are engaged in.

Oakview Grange will once again host their fall rummage sale, to be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3. Coffee and lunch will be available. The Grange is hoping to have a craft fair Nov. 6 and 7 as well. Tables will rent for $10 per day.