Grays River Grange #124

Long Beach Grange Dinner & Auction

The Long Beach Grange is having a dinner and silent auction at their hall - 

Saturday November 14th 5:00 to 7:00pm 

Long Beach Grange - 5715 Sandridge Rd Long Beach, WA 98631

Next Grays River Grange Meeting Tuesday November 10

Locavore Dinner 6:30

Meeting 7:30

Agenda - 

Election of Year 2010 Officers

Christmas Party Planning

Discussion Regarding Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area

Newspaper Letter Correction

In the October 29th edition of the Wahkiakum County Eagle, there is a letter to the editor regarding a meeting of CAPR (Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights). The letter announced a meeting of this group on November 22 in the Grays River Grange Hall.

The Grange has contacted the letter writer Ms. Kathy Hawk, who informed us the date was in error. The CAPR meeting is on November 11th - at the Grange Hall.

November 11 is the second Wednesday of the month, the time when the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District (GRHED) meets - at the Grange Hall.

The GRHED is a public entity. CAPR is a private group. The Grays River Grange is not affiliated with either organization.

The Washington State Grange was chartered in 1889. Grays River charter - 1903.

November 10, 2009 - Grays River Grange Elections

At our first meeting in November, we'll be electing Grange officers for 2010. Come to the 7:30 meeting to nominate and vote for candidates.

6:30 is dinner.

Meeting - Tuesday October 27th - 7:30

Locavore Dinner at 6:30

Regular Grange Meeting at 7:30

Grays River Grange Voters Information Guide

The State of Washington publishes a Voters Guide. We encourage citizens to use the information provided in the guide. However, local contests for public office are excluded. Local candidates were invited to provide information regarding the November election - the Grays River Grange did not edit the candidate statements below. The local, state and national Grange is a non-partisan organization that does not endorse candidates. The local voters information guide is the Grays River Grange working to fill its mission of community service within its traditional role as good-government advocate.

Public Fourm 7:00pm October 13th

The forum is from 7 to 8:30pm in the Grange hall. There is a Locavore dinner at 6:00pm. All are welcome to the dinner and forum!

Agenda

7:00 Call to Order – Esther Gregg

First Topic - Wahkiakum Health Clinic. Commissioner Lisa Marsyla will be speaking, as well as Todd Broderius; operations director of the local network of Family Health Clinics. Discussion regarding what services will be offered at the Wahkiakum Clinic. Questions from floor.

7:45 County Clerk Kay Holland will speak about her office and candidacy.

7:50 Second Topic Naselle / Grays River Valley School Board. Representatives of the school board will give a presentation. Interim District Superintendent Rick Pass will speak.Questions from floor.

8:30 Adjourn

School Board Write-In Candidacy Announced

Rosburg Resident Michelle Condon has announced a write in candidacy for the Naselle / Grays River Valley School District Board.  Mrs. Condon is challenging Mike Queener, also of Rosburg. Mr. Queener formally filed and will appear on the School Board Position 2 ballot in November.

The Grays River Grange is planning a public forum on October 13, 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Grange Hall. Representatives of the School Board will be speaking and candidates are being invited. Please come back to this site for more information regarding this developing event.

Grange & Initiative No. 1 - Public Utilities in 1930

The Grange News was one of the prominent voices urging passage of Initiative No. 1 in 1930. Voters passed I-1 creating the means for Public Utility Districts in Washington. This cartoon appeared on the eve of the election. (Click for larger image.)

Next Grange Meeting September 22

6:30 Dinner

7:30 Regular Meeting

NEW 9.21 - Agenda Items:

1. Covered Bridge Repairs

2. Christmas Party

3. New / Old Business