Colorado State Grange 2021 Emergency Relief Grants For Subordinate Granges
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WWW.COLORADOGRANGE.ORG THE COLORADO GRANGER, MARCH-APRIL 2021 VOLUME 96, NUMBER 6
Colorado State Grange
2021 Emergency Relief Grants
For Subordinate Granges
This past year has been difficult not reimbursing you; we are wanting
for Granges to meet, rent their halls to help you pay your upcoming main-
or have fundraisers! The Colorado tenance bills or operating expenses.
State Grange recognizes that Granges
The following information is needed:
may be struggling to pay ongoing
Name of Grange and number
maintenance of buildings and gener-
Name of Person applying
al operating expenses. The Colorado
Contact information (Mailing address,
State Grange executive committee
phone number, e-mail)
has set aside $20,000 to help Colorado
The requests must be specific.
Granges. This is not intended for capi-
Copies of bills must be submitted.
tal improvement projects. Your Sub-
(Insurance, electric, gas, etc.)
ordinate Grange can apply for a one
Copies of the last two months bank
time grant with a cap of $2,000 unless
account statements must be sub-
there is a just cause. This is not a loan;
mitted.
this is a grant, which means that the
Copies of Savings account or invest-
State Grange does not expect you to
ed funds if applicable.
pay it back. The CSG Executive com-
mittee will consider each request indi- Send the above information to
vidually. Granges that have savings Cindy Greer, Colorado State Grange
accounts or invested funds will not Master/President at 7629 County
qualify for these funds. Expenses that Road 100, Hesperus, CO. 81326 or
have already been paid by the Subor- you may E-mail to: hcrdgreer@fron
dinate Grange do not qualify. We are tier.net.
Cultivating Connections
Finding Hidden Opportunities
And Discovering Treasures
ZOOM Meeting
March 29, 7 p.m.
The following CSG officers and
directors will present information
and answer questions via ZOOM
on March 29 at 7 p.m. Every Grange
member is invited to participate.
• Master/President — Cindy Greer
– Leadership/Scholarship
To Join this Zoom Meeting log
Foundation
into:
– PICK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/881217
– State session
56618?pwd=ajM2R0VaallEMFRuK2
• Secretaries — Renee Caldwell
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• Membership — Domonic Breton Meeting ID: 881 2175 6618
• Community Service — Lisa Mittan Passcode: 048291
• Youth and Juniors — One tap mobile
Dan and Jenna Greer +13462487799,,88121756618#,,,,*
• Family Activities — Idella Lewis 048291# US (Houston)
and Karen Baxter +16699006833,,88121756618#,,,,*
• Lecturer — Elizabeth Hiner 048291# US (San Jose)
• Publicity/Information — Dial by your location
Elizabeth Hiner +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• QUESTIONS +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington
D.C)
Meeting ID: 881 2175 6618
Passcode: 048291
Find your local number:https://
us02web.zoom.us/u/kesxY3jg4t
Handbook
Corrections
Please make the following cor-
rections to the 2020-21 State
Grange Handbook – Leadership
Scholarship Foundation.
Donations should be mailed to
the Treasurer of the Leadership
Scholarship Foundation: Jim
Miller, P.O. Box 521, Akron, CO
80720. Checks should be written
to Colorado State Grange Lead-
ership and Scholarship Founda-
tion. Please make a notation in the
memo line on the check in whose
memory the donation is sent.
The Leadership Scholarship
Foundation will notify the state
office of donations received so that
members will be added to the
Grange Book of Memories.Page 2, The Colorado Granger, March-April 2021
Master’s Message Notes From Claudia’s Corner
Cindy Greer, State Master
7629 CR 100, Hesperus, CO 81316
The Secretary
970-588-3386 • Email: hcrdgreer@frontier.net Renee Caldwell, State Secretary
April is Grange Month. We may not be able still to 2009 CR 31, Florissant, CO 80816
have the activities we would normally have for Grange 719-748-5008
Month, but that doesn’t mean we should not do some- Email: costategrange@gmail.com
thing. With that said, we need to start thinking about Here in Florissant, we are still in the The Executive Committee contin-
what we can do to promote the Grange organization. midst of winter weather, but I know ues to use Zoom for our meetings and
All too often people think of the Grange as a build- spring is in the air and if you are like that works so well. It is also a great
ing, but that building referred to as the Grange is noth- me you are looking forward to it. I way to hold your meetings until this
ing without the people who take care of it and manage love the winter… but spring is full of COVID mess is over.
its use. Therefore, the Grange is not the building, it’s my favorite things like new begin- So, since there isn’t much to report
the People, it’s you and me. More specifically it’s the nings, fresh air, birds, critters and we will move on to a positive thought
people who have committed to be members of the organization called the warm sunshine. to consider.
Grange. These people share a basic faith in God, want to nurture Hope, and The office is running smoothly if An optimist is the human personi- by Claudia the Skunk from
are willing to give (are charitable) and are faithful or noted for fidelity. not slowly due to COVID. I appreci- fication of spring. the National Grange Herd
It’s the people in the organization who make it what it is and oftentimes ate your promptness with getting your —Susan J. Bissonette Something to consider: Become a
they also can be the ones who break it or give it a bad name. Which side are quarterly reports and newspaper arti- And Remember: Some people want Host for Harvest Hosts. The Colorado
you on? I hope that newcomers are not discouraged when they share ideas cles to the office. You really help me it to happen, some wish it would hap- State Grange Youth/Junior Directors
that those who have been in the organization don’t think will work. Sometimes get this job done. Thank you. pen, others make it happen. suggested that Granges become Har-
those ideas work out wonderfully and sometimes they don’t, but you won’t vest Hosts. Harvest Hosts is a com-
know if you don’t try.
The word Fidelity always gives me pause to think, what does it really
— In Memoriam — munity, an enterprising group of
winemakers, farmers, museums and
mean? Synonyms for Fidelity are: Loyalty, reliability, trustworthiness, depend-
ability, devotion, commitment, conformity, constancy, integrity, steadfast-
Natalie Zerobnick attractions who invite Harvest Hosts
RV members to visit and park for 24
ness, true-heartedness…… Mozer hours in exchange for supporting
The Grange building is a reflection of the people who are a part of the organ- Natalie Zerobnick Mozer was a your business! Harvest Hosts con-
ization. If your Grange hall is in disrepair or needs the weeds tended to, that lifelong Denver resident. She moved nects thousands of RVers with local
often gives the impression that the people of the organization don’t care. Even to Golden Gate Canyon in the early businesses. There is no charge to be
during these difficult times, when we can’t utilize the buildings to their full 2000s and for the next almost 20 years a host. This is a unique and free mar-
potential, we need to make sure that the outward appearance is taken care of was an integral part of the communi- keting option. Harvest Hosts is a great
so that we show we do care and are still tending to business and not just tak- ty. Her twice yearly open house par- way to share information about our
ing it easy. Even if there are not a lot of activities going on we still need to ties were legend. Oldtimers and new organization and potentially receiv-
take care of the appearance of the building and the grounds on which it sits. residents were invited. New friend- ing donations from the RVers who
That being said, please take time to look at your building from an outsider’s ships were born out of these gather- choose to utilize our parking lots/
point of view. ings. Natalie was always open to in- property for 24 hours.
2021 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS cluding new faces, new families. Her The Grange will need to provide a
House Agriculture, Livestock, and Water Committee party organizing skills also included contact person who would most like-
(Please note this is a name change from last year.) coordinating several reunions for her ly greet the visitors upon their arrival.
• Chair, Rep. Jeni Ardnt, D – Fort Collins Class of 1960 from their alma mater, Before signing up you may need to
• Vice Chair, Rep.-Elect Karen McCormick, D – Longmont East High School in Denver. Natalie Mozer
check local regulations. I strongly
• Rep. Lisa Cutter, D – Jefferson County Natalie leant her energy to support- Pancake Breakfasts, always supplying suggest you contact your neighbors
• Rep. Susan Lontine, D – Denver ing the two main community organi- extra goodies like fresh fruits and when you have guests arriving so that
• Rep. Barbara McLaughlan, D – Durango zations in the canyon, the Golden berries. they know the camper in the parking
• Rep. Dylan Roberts, D – Avon Gate Fire Protection District and the She is survived by daughters, Sheri lot is there with your knowledge. Just
• Rep. Donald Valdez, D – La Jara Golden Gate Grange. For several Mozer, Jill Mozer and Lora Mozer a common courtesy.
• Rep. Marc Catlin, R – Montrose years she organized both a fundrais- (Linette Erickson) and grandsons
• Rep. Rod Pelton, R – Cheyenne Wells ing effort and the food for the annu- Connor, Hunter and Tyler Powell.
• Rep. Perry Will, R – New Castle al Fire Department Pig Roast. More Contributions in Natalie’s memo-
Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources recently, Natalie faithfully manned ry can be made to The Denver Hos-
• Chair. Sen Kerry Donovan, D – Edwards the kitchen at our monthly Grange pice or National Jewish Health.
• Vice chair. Sen Jessie Danielson, D – Lakewood
• Senator, Rhonda Fields, D – Aurora Victory Grange Member
• Senator, Jerry Sonnenberg, R – Sterling
• Senator, Don Coram, R – Montrose Bill Murray Passed
Legislation to keep an eye on! There is a bill being introduced (not number- by David H. McCord home is near the Base.
ed at this time) concerning increased options for financing forest health proj- From full page tribute article on Bill was a champion of neighbor- Signing up your Grange is relative-
ects, and in connection therewith, financing wildfire mitigation treatments. Bill by his friend Dave Perry, Editor, hood issues and well represented that ly easy. It’s helpful to know how many
The bill that Colorado is considering will craft mandatory fees to private Aurora Sentinel Newspaper, Feb. 4, interest before the Aurora City deci- campers you can accommodate and
home and land owners for fire mitigation. It would create a government agen- 2021: “PERRY: Aurora loses an ally sion makers. He recommended that the size of space. You do not need to
cy to hire or create a special improvement district for forest health. The bill and a champion of intellectualism Victory join the Aurora Chamber of provide electricity or water, but can
is sponsored by house reps, Arndt and Catlin and Senate reps Cooke and with Bill Murray. Bill is gone now, Commerce which we did, a valuable if you want to or have the capability.
Hansen. after 93 years, most of it tending to means to get ourselves known and You will need to get five pictures of
Aurora, he did his last good deed, acknowledged. the property to share with the Harvest
The Colorado Granger Guidelines gave his final harrumph, and depart-
ed the world for something different
Bill was a WWII Navy veteran,
first a history teacher for Aurora
Host organization.
April 15, 2021, is the deadline Brief summary of what has been hap- on Jan. 18, 2021.” Schools, then a journalism supporter The Colorado Granger
for articles for the May-June 2021 pening at your Grange — DO He and his family joined Victory and director of the Schools’ Library Vol. 96, No. 6 March-April 2021
edition of The Colorado Granger. NOT SEND MINUTES Grange following the City of Aurora’s and Media Services. In this role he be- The Colorado Granger
You can send them to the State Community Service Projects USPS: 123-040 • ISSN: 1094-0022
Cultural Heritage recognition for Vic- came friends with our former State is printed bi-monthly
Grange Office, 2009 CR 31, Floris- In Memoriam (Grangers who have tory eight years ago. We had invited Grange Master Jeanne Davies who for 6 issues annually
sant, CO 80816 or email costate- passed away) residents from the neighborhoods and shared their common library interest. by the COLORADO STATE GRANGE
grange@gmail.com. Thinking of You Phone: 719-748-5008
businesses in the vicinity of Victory Bill held her in high respect. Bill at- Office of Publications & Editorial Office
We would appreciate your fol- (Grangers who are sick and shut to attend the award ceremony and Bill tended Colorado College in Colorado 2009 CR 31, Florissant, CO 80816
lowing these guidelines when writ- in — include address if they would and June attended and they and their Springs graduating in 1950 during Email: costategrange@gmail.com
ing an article. enjoy cards) Periodicals Postage Paid at
daughter later became members. the same time period so many return- Florissant, Colorado
Name of Grange Hats Off (Grangers to be recognized) I first met Bill in my City of Aurora ing veterans attended college. and additional mailing locations.
Contact person (with phone number) You’re Invited (activities open to non- Planning Department duties years For certain, Victory Grange was 50¢ of your annual membership dues
Upcoming dates members and visiting Grangers) ago, possibly related to his Kirke- honored that Bill and family joined
pays your “Colorado Granger”
subscription for one year.
gaard neighborhood activities or the Grange and our members were Views and opinions in articles are not to
maybe related to the City’s planning glad that they are a part of us. be taken as official expressions of the
Please notify the State Grange Office recognition of Buckley ANG Base In sadness, but with favored mem- Colorado State Grange’s policy unless so
stated.
of any address change. aircraft noise considerations as their ories of Bill.
POSTMASTER: Send address change
form 3579 to:THE COLORADO GRANGER,
Because it is 2nd class mail, the Grange is charged
59¢ per address change the post office sends THE GRANGE BUILDS 2009 CR 31, Florissant, CO 80816.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Cindy Greer........................................Editor
from the Granger mailings. People — by recognizing leadership abilities and 2009 CR 31, Florissant, CO 80816
Email - costategrange@gmail.com
Email: costategrange@gmail.com encouraging individual talents. Phone - 719-748-5008
Renee Caldwell................Managing Editor
Call 719-748-5008 or mail the form below. The Family — by offering a family oriented BUSINESS STAFF
environment and emphasizing family values. Cindy Greer ........................Grange Master
Renee Caldwell............................Secretary
FOR THE COLORADO GRANGER MAILING LIST The Community — by working together in a team COLORADO STATE GRANGE OFFICERS
ADDRESS CHANGE FORM spirit, providing service and community outreach. Master...................................... Cindy Greer
Overseer................................. Gary Wardle
NAME_____________________________________________ GRANGE #___________ The State — by encouraging “grass-roots action” and Lecturer............................. Elizabeth Hiner
Steward.................................... Harry Greer
OLD ADDRESS leadership in the State Legislature. Assistant Steward ....................Dean Hiner
(IF CHANGE OR DROP) __________________________________________________
The Nation — by providing members a voice in the Lady Asst. Steward............. Amy Peterson
Chaplain............................ Loeda Westphal
__________________________________________________ ZIP CODE____________
nation’s capital. Treasurer................................ Sheryl Ayers
Secretary............................ Renee Caldwell
PRESENT ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ Gatekeeper...................Christopher Cleary
Ceres............................... Marlys Halbeisen
__________________________________________________ ZIP CODE____________
(GIVE ROUTE AND BOX NUMBER) Visit the Colorado State Grange Pomona........................................... J. Kelly
Flora................................. Dorothy Dannels
Send to: Colorado State Grange
2009 CR 31, Florissant, CO 80816 website www.coloradogrange.org EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Larry Corman,
John Cruz, Tom CampionMarch-April 2021, The Colorado Granger, Page 3
Lecturer’s Creative Family
And Performing Arts Activities
Idella Lewis and Karen Baxter, State Activities Co-Directors
Elizabeth Hiner, Lecturer
Idella Lewis, 303-274-9390
and Public Relations Director Email: idellamlewis@gmail.com
970-403-4592 Karen Baxter, 14857 CR 240, Bayfield, CO 81122
Email: Floridagrange306@yahoo.com 970-259-1595
Hello fellow Grangers. ideas, I would like to see your ideas The new quilt block pattern has class in the State Grange Baking Con- Bake @ 350 degrees for 10-12 min-
With vaccine for COVID-19 now and/or the fruits of your labors. My been received from Christine Hamp, test. You will agree that this recipe is utes.
being available to more of the popula- suggestion is that someone from your National Grange Lecturer. The Quilt really yummy!
Sprinkle over the top;
tion and with restrictions moving Grange post what you are doing and Blocks should be sent directly to Yummy Bars
2 C. chocolate chips
away from everyone staying home, any suggestions on the Colorado State Christine Hamp by October 31, 2021. Mix and press into a greased 9x13”
1 C. nuts
we are able to get out and do more for Grange Facebook Page. I would like Refer to the following rules and in- baking pan;
ourselves and our communities. I am to see us all work together sharing structions for the pinwheel pattern 1 C. butter Pour 1 can of sweetened condensed
looking forward to hearing what you ideas and programs for the future. quilt block. 1-3/4 C. flour milk over mixture.
are going to be doing now that we Lecturer Program for 2021: Karen Baxter sent in a recipe for a 1/2 C. sugar Return to oven and bake 30 min-
can meet again. Christmas Card Signing bar cookie which you may want to try 1/4 t. salt utes @ 350 degrees.
If you are looking for ideas, I have Sign your cards with your first and maybe enter in the bar cookie 1 t. vanilla Cut into bars and enjoy!
a couple. One is having a Christmas name using the following phrases:
card signing party. See the article in • God Bless You
the last Granger. I have inserted the
details again at the end of this article.
• God Bless you my friend.
• Thank you for your service.
Junior Grange And Youth
This project has gained traction in • Thank you for our freedom. Dan and Jenna Greer, State Directors
Granges across the nation. Second is Please DO NOT use cards with 970-749-9449 • 970-588-3844 • Email: djbngreer@live.com
putting in a community garden if you glitter or upraised attachments. It’s Spring. The birds are chirping, touch with us ASAP! Our email is
have the space and the water. Or Cards need to be sent unsealed (for the grass is greening up (or in our djbngreer@live.com or you can text
teach/host a class on container garden- insert to be added) to Marlys Halbie- yard the weeds are getting greener) or call Dan @ 970-749-9449!
ing. This is a good way to provide sen at 10650 West 45th Avenue, lol. And it’s time to start really think- Enough about that though.
fresh produce for your members and Wheatridge, CO 80033. The cards ing about what we want to do this Are your Juniors doing some crafts
the community members who might can be sent anytime during the year year. and taking lots of pictures to exhibit
not get fresh food otherwise. Third is before September 1, 2021. We have had some pretty awesome at the State Session this year? We sure
doing fun classes such as making jelly, Please send me a total of the cards plans and they all have gotten squish- hope so. We love seeing what their That’s all for now.
how to can, or any of the back-to- you have sent as there are prizes for ed. So, we have decided that this year amazing minds come up with. We hope that everyone has a bless-
basics as we learn to be more self-suf- the most cards sent by any Grange. because of the pandemic, we are not On to Youth. ed day.
ficient with the state of the pande- Publicity Contest: Remember to going to be going to San Diego with National Session is supposed to be
mic. work on your brochure for the state the Colorado Youth and JG. But hey, in Kansas this year. If you have any-
But as I am also running out of contest. The sky is the limit. let’s not get too disappointed, because
while we might have postponed it,
one interested in being on the officer
team or being our state ambassador,
P.I.C.K.
People Improving
Real Estate we are not giving up. We are now
shooting for 2022 to have an awe-
some three-day adventure in Califor-
please let us know NOW so can get
everything taken care of.
We would love to have our great
Communities And Kids
Secretary/Treasurer
Management nia with the Grange. So let’s plan
something else, maybe a little closer
state represented this year and for
years to come.
Cindy Greer
hcrdgreer@frontier.net
Mike Lackey, State Director to home. What are you doing in your Grange
It’s not too early to be thinking
303-521-8773 Let’s go camping. to invite the youth into it?
about filing your 990N postcard with
Email: thelackeyteam@gmail.com We made the command decision Have you ever tried a casino night?
the IRS. This is an annual filing that
to have a camping weekend for the Or game night where you invite the
Here are the suggested procedures tool (Additional Guidance). En- each subordinate Grange is required
Youth and Jr. Grange here in Colora- community and have a great time.
by the Colorado Department of Health courage sick members to stay home. to do. The IRS tolerates not filing to
do. By the next Granger, we will have Make sure that you think about the
for the use of your Grange during this GRANGERS the dates and location set. If you want younger generation, because if we
some extent, but it’s better to just file
time of COVID-19 pandemic Maintain at least 6 feet of distance, the form every year. Most subordi-
to have input on where we go and don’t start getting them more involved
IF THERE IS A CONFIRMED and wear a face covering during any when we do it, you need to get in we may not be around in the future.
nate/local Granges take in less than
CASE OF COVID-19 interactions with renters, members, $50,000 a year so there’s no need to
AMONG RENTERS OR local community (i.e. check in/out). file the longer form, just the postcard,
GRANGE MEMBERS
The Grange must notify and coop-
Consider minimizing these interac-
tions by implementing no-contact
Chaplain’s which has to be done online and by
May 15. Now there are some Granges
erate with their local public health
agency on next steps.
Provide hand sanitizer and/or soap
check-in procedures.
Avoid scheduling back-to-back
uses (schedule at least 24 hours be-
Corner who have different deadlines and that
is usually after the end of August. I
still don’t know why some are differ-
Loeda Westphal, State Chaplain
and water that is easily accessible to tween Renters) to ensure time for ent than others, but it’s a fact.
719-632-5965
renters upon arrival and during their proper cleaning and disinfecting. Completing the e-Postcard requires
Email: loeda.w341@centurylink.com
rental time. Provide generous and flexible can- the eight items listed below:
Provide cleaning and/or disinfect- cellation policies so that if renters At the time of this writing, a large time to merge from dormancy and re- 1. Employer identification number
ing products for renters to use, along start experiencing symptoms they can area of our nation is experiencing ex- flect on our lives and abilities. In (EIN), also known as a Taxpayer
with instructions. cancel. treme low temperatures and snow Psalms 86:11 “Teach me, Lord, what Identification Number (TIN).
In alignment with the CDC Guide- Ensure renters are not present at the with record breaking lows. Late last you want me to do and I will obey you 2. Tax year.
lines, wait 24 hours before entering the time of any maintenance or cleaning. fall we were warned that the winter faithfully; teach me to serve you with 3. Legal name and mailing address.
property for cleaning. If 24 hours is not Routinely check data and guidance would be long and difficult because complete devotion." We can look for- 4. Any other names the organization
feasible, wait as long as possible. in the counties and communities of the virus during the usual complica- ward to increased activity as we are uses.
Remove shared soft objects that where your Grange is located. Defer tions of winter. For the most part comfortable to do so. 5. Name and address of a principal
are difficult to regularly clean if pos- to any local guidelines restricting or many have been more dormant than Reviewing the Program Hand- officer.
sible. Post signage for renters on good prohibiting travel for out-of-commu- usual during the last few months. books, there are many activities we 6. Web site address if the organization
hygiene and other sanitation prac- nity renters, and promptly adjust res- By the time of this reading, it will can be doing to prepare for more has one.
tices. ervations accordingly. be the middle of March and looking Grange activity. Now is the time to 7. Confirmation that the organiza-
Granges are responsible for ensur- Clearly communicate with renters forward to those first signs of spring prepare for the contests of 2021. Re- tion’s annual gross receipts are
ing that the property is properly clean- regarding your cleaning and disinfect- and also encouragement of the vac- member the Christmas card signing $50,000 or less.
ed and sanitized between guests. ing steps. cine. Most of the dreariness of win- project for our military. With the hope 8. If applicable, a statement that the
Consider the following: Notify renters that it is standard in ter will have been completed. for newness, let us join together in the organization has terminated or is
Create a thorough cleaning check- Colorado to wear cloth masks in pub- With the promise of spring, it is renewal of energy and involvement. terminating (going out of business).
list for each property to help ensure lic — consider providing clean masks
completion and keep records. for renters.
If renters clean the property them- Collect all renters’contact informa-
selves, implement additional disinfec- tion and be prepared to support local
tion afterward. public health contact tracing efforts if
Follow, or if contracting with a exposures occur.
cleaning service ensure that they are RENTERS
following, CDC Disinfecting Guide- Renters are encouraged to take their
lines. shoes off when entering the property.
Wear/provide appropriate person- Renters should wash their hands
al protective equipment (PPE) for frequently with soap and water and/or
people who are cleaning. use hand sanitizer.
Prevent cross-contamination by Renters are required to wear face
using specific equipment in specific coverings in public throughout Colo-
areas (bathroom, kitchen). rado. (Mandatory Statewide Mask
Ventilate the property during and Order)
after cleaning. Renters should maintain physical
All shared linens, blankets, cloth distancing of at least 6 feet from peo-
napkins, and other fabric items must ple not in their group/household while
be washed between renters. in Colorado. Renters must cancel their
When possible, perform tempera- use of the facility if they are sick or
ture checks and monitor symptoms have been in close contact with some-
in members, logging all results. one who is sick with COVID-19
Refer symptomatic members to the symptoms in the 14 days before their
Colorado COVID Symptom Support use of the Grange.
Deadline For The May-June 2021
Issue Of The Colorado Granger Is April 15, 2021.Page 4, The Colorado Granger, March-April 2021
the Hoover Dam and other storage 40% — last time it was full was 1983, This water is to be left in Lake Mead
Agriculture reservoirs in 1928.
Arizona remained in opposition but
and is now approaching shortage, and
Blue Mesa on the tributary Gunnison
in perpetuity.
Similar kinds of conservation steps
Report 6 of the 7 states ratified the compact.
Mexico was later allocated 1.5 maf in
conjunction with agreements on waters
River is at half of its capacity.
The drought of the recent years
has further complicated the water
are in motion through demand man-
agement where water holders are re-
imbursed for their water and they do
David H. McCord, State Director
David • 303-388-1259 of the Rio Grande and Tijuana rivers. challenge plus longer dry periods, not use that water for the demand per-
Email: dmccord60@earthlink.net Of critical importance, the 15 maf of and higher temperatures that many iod. More later on how that works
the compact was from a wet period associate with global warming. Tree and on other steps of water manage-
Water New Mexico, and the lower basin and the river flows now have been ring data shows that decades long ment.
Whether through Demand Man- states, Arizona, California, Utah 7.5 much less and the several reservoirs droughts are common looking at the As I write this in mid-February,
agement or another strategy, any maf with 4.4 maf to California plus on the Colorado and upper basin trib- available tree research record going Colorado continues in drought condi-
program must protect the entire state half of any lower basin surplus. Ari- utaries are at well below capacity: back 1000 years, the longest being 65 tions and unless major snow falls oc-
— not only in terms of its legal inter- zona and California had been in dis- Glen Canyon Dam’s Lake Powell at years. cur, the ability of snow melt runoff to
ests, but also its values. pute and Congress stepped in with 40%, Hoover Dam’s Lake Mead at If Lake Mead’s level continues to fill state reservoirs will be limited.
— Director Rebecca Mitchell’s drop, cutbacks to users will occur im- My future Agriculture Reports will
message regarding the state’s
strategy for protecting Colorado
water from drought and
Health pacting lower basin states. At extrem-
es, a dead pool condition cold be cre-
further detail how our state’s water
plan works, basin transfers, state au-
ated with no water leaving the reser- thority and more.
speculation. Originally published
in The Denver Post. Rebecca
Awareness voir, no electricity generated, and no
water flows to the lower states. A
Sources:
“Citizen’s Guide to Colorado Law,”
Mitchell is Director of the Colorado Louetta Phelps, State Director
Compact call on the upper basin may 2004, online source
Water Conservation Board. 10676 State Hwy. 151, Ignacio, CO 81137
then be initiated to send water down- USA Today, January 29, 2021, “Cli-
Colorado does not have enough of 970-749-1747 stream — something that has never mate’s Toll on Colorado River”
it and demands for urban use water Email: Louettaphelps@aol.com happened before. A conservation step Water Law 2nd Edition, 1990, David
will increase as our population grows. Okay ya’ll…… we need to talk. mends the vaccine for adults 50 and in 2017 to keep more water in the riv- H. Getches, U of Colorado, West
The following discussion is the first Have you heard of Shingles or had older to prevent this painful, blister- er took place with purchase of 40,000- Publishing Co.
of several water discussions on estab- Shingles? If you have had them, you ing illness. It is being used in place of acre feet from the Gila Indian Com- The Denver Post, January 3, 2021,
lished regulations, boards, plans, own- already know it is NO fun! Please the previous vaccine, Zostavax. munities via funding by state, feder- “Colorado River in Sights of Wall
ership, water use, available amount, read on and do your own research! In studies, Shingrix was more than al, municipal, and private sources. St.”
and challenges. Know the symptoms because an anti- 97% effective at preventing shingles
The Colorado Doctrine, 1860s: viral medication is important to take in people 50 and older. It works just
1) All surface and groundwater in within the first 72 hours to help pre- as well in older adults, who are at
Colorado is a public resource for ben- vent long-term damage. greater risk for a painful shingles com-
Community
eficial use by public agencies and pri- Shingles is a viral infection that plication called postherpetic neural-
vate persons; 2) A water right is a causes a painful rash. Although shin- gia (PHN). "When 70- and 80-year-
Service
right to use a portion of the public’s gles can occur anywhere on your olds get shingles, it can be extreme- Lisa Mittan,
water resources; ... 4) Water rights body, it most often appears as a sin- ly debilitating," Chen says. State Director
owners may use streams and aquifers gle stripe of blisters that wraps around By contrast, Zostavax cuts the risk 4956 W. 66th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003
for the transportation and storage of either the left or the right side of your of shingles by only 51% and PHN by Email: mittan42@msn.com
water. torso. Shingles is caused by the vari- 67%. It’s only about 38% effective in Hello Grangers! Green shoots are someone at your Grange should have
Under riparian law, those with land cella-zoster virus — the same virus people over age 70. starting to poke up from the soil, and received the Combined Reporting
next to the stream have a water right that causes chickenpox. That being If you develop PHN the pain is hor- many of us are starting a variety of Form for this year. As I wrote in the
for that stream. However, in Colorado, said, shingles can also occur inter- rific….. greater than child birth, sur- plants indoors from seed and plan- most recent Granger, I sent them to the
just because you own land next to the nally, in the eye, mouth or ear. gery, etc. ning our vegetable gardens for this email address I used last year (unless
stream, does not necessarily mean They say if you had chickenpox as You may also note that if you did coming growing season. As of this I have received a correction) or I have
you have the right to use its water. a child, you have a chance of develop- not have chickenpox as a child, you writing, 11% of Coloradans have got- mailed them to you already printed.
Federal law also made public land ing Shingles sometime in your adult can develop chickenpox from some- ten the COVID-19 vaccine, so I PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME if
and water available for private use. life. The older you get the more pain- one with shingles. If you do not know expect that by the time you’re read- you are having trouble with using the
Colorado River Water Compact, ful it is. And everyone is different so whether or not you have had chicken- ing it, we’ll be noticeably back on the form or have questions — whether
1922 finding relief from the pain may be pox there is a blood test you can get. path toward getting the economy you’re using the digital or printed for-
This is an interstate agreement allo- difficult because what works for one I suggest you do some research, be in flowing again. Hopefully by summer, mat. Please call me at 720-413-4106,
cating 15 million acre feet (maf) of the may not work for someone else. the know and talk to your primary we’ll all be back up to speed with our and be sure to leave a voice mail if I
river’s volume among the upper basin A new vaccine, Shingrix was ap- physician and decide whether or not normal events and programs with our do not answer immediately. I truly do
states, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, proved in 2017, and the CDC recom- you should get the vaccine. Granges. want to help you. In the last edition
There will be plenty of extra oppor- of the Granger, I also invited you to
tunities to be of service in our commu- let me know if I need to either email
nities for quite some time though. It or mail the materials to someone dif-
will take awhile to get the movement ferent than I sent them to last year. I
of a healthy economy back to where have not heard from any of you, so I
it’s firing on all cylinders again. I’m have assumed the right person got
looking forward to reading in your them last year.
reports about the creative ways so I hope you are having a delightful
many of you will find to help people Spring, and that you and yours are
in your communities. Remember the healthy and strong, in body, mind,
animals too! I invite you to visit Colo and spirit. Please remember to take
radoPetPantry.org. care of yourselves, so you will have
By the time you’re reading this, the energy and ability to help others.
Mandy Project
Cindy Greer, Coordinator
970-588-3386 • Email: hcrdgreer@frontier.net
Several years ago the Colorado aid (BAHA) which was not covered
Legislature passed a bill that required by insurance at the time. BAHA de-
Colorado Insurance companies to vices range in price from $5,000 to
cover hearing devices for children. $12,000 each and need to be upgrad-
This was fantastic, but people who ed or replaced every five years. One
lived in Colorado and their employ- misses a lot when hearing out of only
er was located outside of Colorado one ear.
were not required to comply. Ally wrote to the congressman about
Recently Sunflower Grange shared her bone conduction hearing aid and
information from the PNC Daily New how her device had been denied cov-
Digest which had an article that cover- erage all her life. He was motivated by
ed a story that caught my attention. A Ally to take a closer look at the situa-
9-year old girl who was born in tion and ultimately try to fix it by intro-
Broomfield wrote a letter to her con- ducing the legislation to require private
gressman in 2019. She and her fam- insurance companies to cover Osseo
ily did not expect to get a response but integrated hearing devices.
her letter inspired a congressman to Ally’s mother is also the founder of
introduce a bill that would require the Ear Community Organization, a
insurance companies to cover hearing non-profit that has helped thousands
devices for Children all over the coun- of children and adults around the
try. The bill was called “Ally’s Act” world born with Microtia and Atresia.
and was first introduced in the 117th It looks like the bill has yet to pass,
Congress. but was still under consideration as of
Ally Tumblin was born without her September 2020. I found more infor-
right ear. They later learned that Ally mation by googling Ally’s Act. More
has both Microtia and Atresia, the ab- information about the Ear Community
sence of her right ear and ear canal, Organization can be found at https://
and needed a bone-anchored hearing earcommunity.org.
Colorado State Grange Website
Larry Corman takes care of the web page for the State Grange. He is re-
questing that Officers and Directors contact him with updates for their de-
partments. He would like to link the web page of each Grange to the State
Grange site. Please contact him to have this done so Grange members and
others can easily access your page for information.
Larry Corman: larry_corman@hot mail.com or 970-884-4762.March-April 2021, The Colorado Granger, Page 5
Redlands Mesa Grange “Take and Bake” Lasagna Dinner fundraiser was
a big success thanks to the hard work of the kitchen volunteers and crew.
Redlands Mesa We’ll definitely plan another dinner
in the spring.
Contact Gini McNair, 970-589- Due to COVID we have not been
3331, ginimcnair@gmail.com, for having our regular monthly meetings,
further information. but hope to be able to set up some
We are happy to report that our Zoom meetings starting in March. We
February “Take and Bake” Lasagna remind everyone who hasn’t already
Dinner fundraiser was a resounding paid their yearly membership dues to
success! We sold 84 dinners and had please send them to Secretary Chris
enough leftovers to send home meals Cazer.
with our kitchen volunteers. We pro- We are looking forward to a time
vided safe, curbside pickup and every- when we can once again gather in
one was pleased that they didn’t even person in our Grange hall and eat,
have to get out of their cars. The menu dance and be merry. Until then, stay
was lasagna, with or without meat, safe and healthy, wear your masks
green salad with homemade vinai- and get vaccinated if you can.
grette, garlic bread and a brownie. Gini McNair
Redlands Mesa Grangers provided safe, curbside pickup for their “Take
and Bake” Lasagna Dinner fundraiser.
Pikes Peak
At one gathering, one of our Grang-
ers suggested we look into becoming
El Paso and Teller Counties a host for Harvest Host, a membership
organization for RV’rs. We investigat-
Florissant ed the organization and the ordinances
for our County and decided to do it.
Contact Renee Caldwell, 719- Shortly after we became hosts, we re-
748-5004, florissantgrange@gmail ceived notice of new hosts and saw
.com, for further information. that Marvel Grange had also joined as
Be Sure To Join Us For These a host. Master Cindy put information
Upcoming Events: in this Granger about the Organiza-
March 13, 9 a.m. to Noon: Pine tion. We have our first camper com-
Needle Basket/Glass Painting class. ing May 7. We are excited to show off
April 3, 12-1 p.m.: Drive through our Historic Building and School
Easter Event. House Museum and promote our
During January and February con- community that is rich in the History
tinued to hold our craft classes suc- of our area.
cessfully. We limit our attendees, but We are still holding our weekly
it keeps the Grange active. potluck/music night with limited ad-
Saturday, Feb. 13, we planned to mission due to COVID, but it has
have a Drive Through Valentine been great to be able to continue some
Brunch, but we had to cancel the week events. Our County has opened up to
before for various reasons. 50 percent occupancy, so we may try
We have not had normal meetings a concert soon.
because of COVID, but we have had Spring is around the corner…. So,
numerous gatherings of Grangers for we are hoping for nice weather so we
breakfast or dinner and have been can start up our OUTDOOR craft
able to hold small meetings to make shows and flea markets.
plans for events, etc. Renee Caldwell
The Grange is America’s great
family fraternity active in your
community, state and nation
promoting activities and
legislation for the betterment
and enrichment of More Information and
Registration Form on Page 8
our society and families.Ute Mountain
Page 6, The Colorado Granger, March-April 2021
California, whose grandfather had
been the Lutheran pastor in 1914 and
Dolores and Montezuma Counties 1915 in the original church building.
She asked to visit our Grange, and
she brought her mother and some oth-
Mount Lookout er relatives. She gave us a copy of a
Contact Katheryn Fulton, kes letter that was written by her mother
tralfarm@gmail.com, for further about some of her father’s experienc-
information. es during his time in this area. He had
Every other fourth Wednesday been a “circuit” pastor, serving Man-
MLG Board meets via Zoom. cos, Thompson Park, and Durango.
Every Monday Mancos Food- Those were challenging conditions
share distribution. for mountain travel in those days. The
Due to the ongoing pandemic, visiting family was very excited to
MLG has not yet resumed program- learn about the building’s history and
ming, rentals, or fundraising events. to learn about the National Grange
Many in our community were sad that organization, and local Granges, Pat-
we were not able to hold our annual rons of Husbandry. They shared a
MLK pancake breakfast to honor Dr. photo album with a picture of our
King and pay tribute to social justice. building when it had been a church in
We have maintained communication Thompson Park. It was a pleasant
with our membership, and we look exchange for all.
forward to getting back to normal. Mancos Foodshare continues to
One unique event occurred last utilize the building for the storage
month. Our building has experienced and weekly distribution of food for
a rich history. It had originally been anyone in our community who needs
constructed about 6 miles from the it.
current location, in Thompson Park, Our board intends to have a “re-
as Zion Lutheran Church. The build- treat” type of meeting this month to
ing was moved west over the pass to focus in on moving forward post-pan-
Mancos, to its current location on demic. We have been offered bless-
Grand Avenue in 1946, where it serv- ings over the past several years and
ed as a Grange. There is more to the we intend to continue to contribute to
story of MLG after that, however, I our community in meaningful ways.
am reporting about a recent event. Best of health to all.
I was contacted by a woman from Katheryn Fulton Photos of the Mount Lookout Grange building when it was Zion Lutheran Church and the parsonage.
Spencer Peck and his volunteer crew building new compost bins at Crescent Grange for his Eagle Scout project.
Boulder County
expenses where possible, and are rely- by about 40 people, including perform- will be holding a Native Species and broomfield.com/compost-club/). This
ing on savings to meet monthly ex- ers. We were treated to a wide variety Noxious Weeds class at Crescent effort attracted substantial local inter-
Boulder County penses. To help out with monthly ex- of music, including folk, country, light on April 24. est and by October there were over 65
penses we have had generous contri- rock, classical guitar, and cowboy Broomfield Crescent Grange has participants dumping buckets of scraps
Left Hand butions from the Boy Scout Troop 161, music/poetry. Kathy Koehler, Grange been making improvements to our into our compost bins. We actually had
Contact Bruce Johnson, 720-301- the Niwot Business Association, and member and Executive Committee website. We’re very excited that mem- to stop accepting new members due to
6367 or johnson.blj71@gmail.com the Niwot Community Association. member, prepared a photo collage of bership dues and donations can now the lack of space in our bin system.
for further information. Music from the Grange (Virtual) the January 10 performers, left to be made digitally. Come see our chang- Then, we had a welcome surprise
Business Meetings (Virtual) at — Our virtual monthly “Music from right, Top: Bruce & Marcia John- es at https://www.crescentgrange .org. in November, when a young man
5:30 p.m. — March 10, April 14, the Grange” continues to be a success son, Tom Schaeffer, Dick Larson; You can also follow us on our social named Spencer Peck contacted us
May 12. using ZOOM. We will continue Middle: Susan Rose, Tom Morris, media platforms, Crescent Grange asking if we might be interested in
Left Hand Grange Building — through April before taking a break Peter Levine, Mark Flett; Bottom: Broomfield on Facebook, @broom- having more compost bins built for his
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our until starting up in October 2021, hope- Rob Chirico (Zoom co-host), Geor- fieldgrange on Instagram, and @cres Eagle Scout project. We jumped at
building is essentially closed to meet- fully in person. Our future dates are ge Russell, Lise Blumenthal, Bruce centgrange on Twitter. the opportunity and quickly met and
ings and events. Some small groups March 14 and April 11 from 1:30-3:30 & Marcia Johnson, hosts. Over the last year, Crescent has got Spencer set up with all the infor-
could be accommodated but our dilem- p.m. These events are hosted by Bruce Bruce Johnson formed a valuable alliance with the mation he would need for such a proj-
ma is how to keep the Grange clean and Marcia Johnson. If you would like nonprofit, Sustainable Broomfield ect. Having more compost bins built
after usage. We will revisit our rental to listen in please contact Bruce Crescent (http://sustainablebroomfield.com). In would allow us to accept more mem-
policy later in the Spring. We held Vir- Johnson at johnson.blj71@ gmail.com Contact Butter Petty, butterpow May 2020, Sustainable Broomfield bers into our Compost Club and
tual Board meetings on January 13, so we can send out a ZOOM link eredbike@gmail.com, for further began nurturing our compost with the would produce more compost to use
and February 10. Without building before the meeting. Our February 14th information. aid of their newly formed community in our community garden!
rental income, we continue to reduce event (Valentine’s Day) was attended In honor of Earth Day, Crescent Compost Club (http://sustainable To complete this project Spencer
first had to measure our bins and pro-
duce a scale drawing of what he was
going to build. Then he itemized the
materials which were needed, calculat-
ed the overall cost of the project and
submitted this proposal to his Scout
leaders for approval. Once the project
was approved, Spencer had to do some
fundraising to pay for everything and
10 January 2021 also recruited a number of volunteers
Niwot, CO to come out (in January) and help on
the day of the compost bin construc-
tion. Spencer even mentioned that he
had extra volunteers and asked if we
had anything else they could help with
while they were at the Grange. What
a blessing this young man was.
And boy did he deliver. Those boys
built us three new sturdy compost
bins, dug up an old tree stump, decon-
structed a large crate, raked out a path-
way to our garden, and picked up lit-
ter, all in one afternoon. Luckily there
was no snow that day, just some cold
air and sunshine. We are so grateful
for all the work they did and our prop-
erty is starting to really look great. We
have recently cut down some old dead
trees and even have another Scout
writing up a proposal to lay a brick
pathway around our community gar-
den. Things are really going to look
beautiful this summer at the Broom-
field Crescent Grange!
Butter PettyProgressive
March-April 2021, The Colorado Granger, Page 7
Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas & Elbert Counties
Sunflower Grange
Contact Cherry Ellis, sunflower
grange162@yahoo.com for further
information.
Several Sunflower Grangers in the
70+ group have either had their vacci-
nations or will be having them soon,
which gives us hope for socializing
and potlucks in the not-too-distant fu-
ture. In January, we met outside again
at FarmBox in Sedalia for a presenta-
tion by Trevor Garofolo about their
semi-trailer growing space. The first
trailer grows Lion’s Mane, King and
Blue Oyster mushrooms, and the sec-
ond will grow greens hydroponical-
ly. An amazing amount of food can be Carrie Dunn-Thompson and friend at horsemiracles.org. Carrie and Billy Moore with pumpkin scale.
grown in a small, well-designed
space. Some of their trailers have been adapted seeds, collecting a communi- teacher Katie Wilson and Meghan Brian Martinez and William Johnson possibly with another Sedalia group
purchased by restaurants and one by ty of growers, distributing the plant- Watts’ 4-H group will be at the sale — for hosting the sale again this year. of quilters.
a hospital. We are looking forward to ing materials to community volun- this year selling plants (many sun- Margaret Ellis (Colorado Outstand- In March, we look forward to
FarmBox’s participation in our Spring teers who will grow more than 1,000 flowers, we hope). ing Granger 2020), our Publicity Chair, O’Brien’s Café’s annual St. Patrick’s
Heirloom and Plant Sale. They have plants, and all culminating in the In September, there will be a Toma- has asked us to participate in the Grange Day Parade and Corned Beef and
introduced new ways of “farming” to Memorial Day weekend 9th Heirloom to Tasting to see how well our plants Christmas Card project this year. Cabbage Dinner and nominating our
Sedalia. Tomato and Plant Sale. produced. We are grateful to our Judy Smith and quilters (National 2021 Teacher, EMS and Community
We like to think the project has cre- friends and Sunflower Grange mem- 3rd place youth winner Arianna Hero.
Lea Marshall and the book club
ated many Sedalia gardeners over the bers at BMan’s BBQ — Roxann and Watts) will make quilt blocks again, Cherry Ellis
(Judy Smith, Margaret Ellis, Mari-
years, though our area isn’t known
anne Edward, Ghislaine Griswold,
for growing food crops. We have cul-
Diana Richards, Joyce Satachell,
tivated some successful varieties and
Cherry Ellis) continue reading Sedalia
find that customers who once asked
Museum’s Remarkable Ladies of Se-
for the big box store hybrid tomato
dalia about local women, like Essie
varieties, now ask for “Brandywine”
Alexander (1904-90) who belonged to
or a local favorite “BS” developed
the Sunflower Grange. Her children
by Bob Snyder in Louviers.
wrote they “learned to dance on the
Nena has provided soil and pots to
large wooden floor standing on our
as many as 20 community growers in
daddy’s boots and later held close by
the past and hopes for as many volun-
our dear uncle when our heads reach-
teers this year. Contact Nena at Sun
ed only as far as his underarm —
flowergrange162@yahoo.com to vol-
whew, a great dancer but that wasn’t
unteer. Growing begins in earnest in
the Saturday he took his bath. We had
March. Experienced growers educate
wonderful potluck dinners we looked
and commiserate; Grangers and com-
forward to every month even though
munity volunteers provide the labor
Aunt Susie put her finger in each and
and benefit from growing as a group. Trevor Garofolo explains FarmBox semi-trailer grow- Socially distanced Grange meeting on January 16,
every dish just to “taste” them. The
Sedalia Elementary Sustainability ing space to Sunflower Grangers at January meeting. 2021. Photo by Linda Straw
Grange Hall was where we voted for
Darden
our President and [was] used by the voted to postpone the High Tea until formed by sending out newsletters. March 25, Thursday — Chili
community whenever a large hall was February 2022. We also decided not A big THANK YOU to Jim Day Cookoff Benefiting Feed the Future
needed. Our beloved Grange Hall was to attempt a drive-by Tea because of who sent in a generous donation to back pack program.
Jefferson County
swept away along with the Presbyter- the short timeline for adequate adver- the State Grange Scholarship fund in April 8, Thursday — Business
ian Church and many fond memories Contact Idella Lewis, idellam tising. Pam Campbell brought a cake memory of his parents, Maurie and Meeting 6:30 p.m.
in the Plum Creek flood of 1965.” lewis@gmail.com, 303-233-3393, and we celebrated Leonard Dannels Dottie Day, who were members for April 10, Saturday — Second
Vera Johnson (1922-86) “made for further information. birthday. Dorothy was out of town so many years. Maurie served as Master Saturday Sale at the Grange — ven-
sure her kids participated in town ac- Granges in Darden Pomona were he enjoyed the attention. Many of the of Maple Grove Grange. Jim contin- dor event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
tivities — the 4-H club…square danc- not able to host the annual Christmas Grangers were not available to attend ues a membership although he lives in April 22, Thursday — Commu-
ing (at the old Grange Hall, down the dinner and party held at Enterprise so we cut the meeting short and tabled Hawaii. Thank you, Jim, for your gen- nity Night — Award 2020 and 2021
hill from the post office).” Grange this year. Instead of the Christ- other discussions until February. erosity! Community Hero Award.
(Vol 1, p. 3, 25) When Sunflower mas festivities, Granges in Darden Our Valentine Party and Potluck In addition to the Christmas cards The Wheat Ridge Grange is gear-
washed away in the flood of ’65, it Pomona donated $50 per Grange to started at 6:30 p.m. Everyone brought sent to service persons overseas, head- ing up to be the host of the Wheat
took a lot of Sedalia’s social life with The Carin’ Clinic in Arvada. This Valentine cards and candy for each ed up by Marlys Halbeisen, a new Ridge Garden Tour July 2021. We
it. Dedicated members rebuilt a group provides medical care for those other. The Enterprise Grange has been card project is being undertaken at ask any who would be interested in
Grange hall a few years later using an who cannot afford it. They usually working with the city of Arvada on the Maple Grove Grange. Greeting card volunteering to make this Grange
Army barracks on a foundation. As are guests at our Christmas party. We 72nd Avenue extension that plans to fronts of any kind are being taken to hosted event a success. Any one who
membership declined, the Grange hall hope to be able to host the Christmas make 72nd and Simms a major inter- the Methodist Church in Colorado is interested in gardening and helping
was sold, and in 2014 Sunflower party next year! section, at the corner where our build- Springs and the used cards are remade to put on a community event in Wheat
Grange closed. Now that we have re- Idella Lewis ing is located. An update of what the into new cards and sold. Each year a Ridge please contact Vivian, 720-217-
organized, we look forward to one plans are at this time was given by different group is the recipient of the 1340.
day having a home again. Enterprise Mike Lackey. So far, it appears that funds generated by the sale of the All are invited to participate in
Carrie Dunn-Thompson — one of Contact Carol Lackey, thelackey the city is taking our needs into ac- cards. Maple Grove member, Mary March’s Chili Cookoff with a chili
Sedalia’s current Remarkable Ladies team@gmail.com, 303-521-4477, count and we may end up with even Ann Forman, is heading this project. submitted for prize or just come to
— was chosen the 2020 National for further information. more parking, maybe as much as 16 Reduce, reuse, recycle! taste the chilis being presented in the
Grange EMS. Carrie said she was sur- March 10, 2021, Wednesday — to 18 spaces. Access to the parking lot Maple Grove Grange received a evening on March 25.
prised and felt very humbled by the St. Patrick’s Day Irish Potluck at will be from the east and when leav- check for $40 from the National Also join us as we honor exception-
honor. Carrie grew up in Sedalia and 6:30 p.m. Dorothy Dannels and Pam ing we will need to go west. We have Grange for the Christmas card project. al heroes from the 2020 pandemic as
during her school years raised live- Campbell have been our go-to for been working on a compromise for The square dance group of Bear we honor their service. We will also
stock as her 4-H project. When she main dishes and it is time to give them over a year and are happy with the Miller, and the Round Dance group award a hero for 2021.
graduated from Douglas County a reprieve. Lisa Mittan has offered to outcome. When this process started, have been having socially distanced Vivian Vos
High, she started working with bring the main dish of corned beef the city had an initial plan of only 4 dances and their groups and the Col-
Sedalia’s Volunteer Fire Department and cabbage. We’re sure she will do parking spaces so things have worked orado Carvers groups have supported Pleasant Park
and became a paramedic. For years an excellent job. Everyone else will out much better since. We also dis- our Grange by contributing funds dur- Contact Yvonne Ludwig, Master,
Carrie was Paramedic Coordinator bring something green or something cussed having a community garden ing the virus lockdown. 303-838-4805, for information.
for a Health Outreach Program pro- Irish! Irish music will be provided. again this year. Ashley Lackey will be A Girl Scout Group has been sell- March 13 — Regular Meeting 10
viding mobile medical services for Determining our plans for a Commu- spearheading that project. ing cookies from our parking lot. a.m.
Denver’s homeless population Her nity Service Award program and our Carol Lackey purchased Christmas We hope to be able to meet again April 10 — Regular Meeting 10
long-standing second job has been at Community Garden follows potluck. cards for the new military Christmas soon! a.m.
Bud’s Bar, a Sedalia institution. Car- April 14, 2021, Wednesday — card project. We handed out several Idella Lewis May 8 — Regular Meeting 10
rie’s mother Cathy Stone, and her Easter-themed Potluck will begin at boxes to each member to write and re- a.m.
EMT mentor Cherie Stephens (who 6:30 p.m. Ham with scalloped pota- turn in March. We also had planned Wheat Ridge Meetings have been canceled to
nominated her for EMS 2020) work toes will be provided by Ashley and to have a game night but plans chang- Contact Vivian Vos, vlvos@ya keep members safe. The Executive
alongside Carrie at Bud’s. Word is, if Carol Lackey. This is our usual Com- ed. Most of the members showed up hoo.com, 720-217-1340, for further Committee has stepped up to make
you get sick in Sedalia, the best place munity Service night and any plans to the meeting. We hadn’t seen each information. necessary decisions until we can meet
to go is Bud’s Bar for the EMTs. The will be discussed at our March meet- other for awhile so catch-up conversa- UPCOMING EVENTS again.
burgers (No french fries!) are great, ing. tions took us until closing time. May- Every Tuesday, 10 a.m., the Love- We are very thankful that none of
too. Carrie continues helping others May 12, 2021, Wednesday — be game night in March. ly Ladies Hula class is offered. our members have contracted the
and recently found a way to combine Cinco de Mayo-themed Potluck. Carol Lackey Every Saturday, 10 a.m., the Virus. Several members have been
her medical training and horseman- Main dish provider TBD. Everyone Ukulele classes are offered. able to get the COVID vaccination.
ship (Douglas County Rodeo Queen else will bring a Mexican side, salad Maple Grove Contact ntyosh@gmail.com for Some have health issues not related
1995) doing equine therapy, using or dessert. A business meeting will Contact Idella Lewis, idellam hula. to COVID and are kept in our prayers.
horses to help anyone who has neu- follow potluck where we will discuss lewis@gmail.com, 303-233-3393, Contact pkawika56@yahoo.com There are no scheduled events to be
rological or mental health problems. the possibility of a summer picnic. for further information. for ukulele. on the safe side and abide by all the
Learn more about this unique form of We will also vote on 2021-2022 offi- Maple Grove Grange is looking for- March 11, Thursday — Business rules in place.
therapy at horsebackmiracles.org. cers and choose delegates for the 2021 ward to the day when we can meet Meeting 6:30 p.m. The bicycle rest stop will open in
At our next meeting, Sunflower’s State Grange Convention. again. Soon it will be a year since we March 13, Saturday — Second the spring when weather permits. The
Lecturer Nena Robbins starts the an- In January we started out the meet- have had a meeting, although Marlys Saturday Sale at the Grange — ven- porta potty is still available as a com-
nual plant cycle — swapping locally- ing with our potluck at 6:30 p.m. We Halbeisen has been keeping us in- dor event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Continued on Page 8)You can also read
