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Lyme Grange Hosts Toy Tag Sale, Saturday

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LYME—The Lyme Grange will be having its second annual Toy Tag Sale alongside the Lyme Public Hall event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will support the maintenance and preservation of the Grange Building and the Fairgrounds along with supporting future programs for the public.

The sale will focus solely on children’s toys and games, Since the Public Hall does not normally accept these items, the Grange will be collecting and offering these items again this year.

As with the Public Hall, the Grange relies on the participation of community members to make these sales a success. For further infromation, email Lymegrangect@gmail.com.

Lyme Grange Hosts Toy Tag Sale Saturday

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LYME—The Lyme Grange will be having its second annual Toy Tag Sale alongside the Lyme Public Hall event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will support the maintenance and preservation of the Grange Building and the Fairgrounds along with supporting future programs for the public.

The sale will focus solely on children’s toys and games, Since the Public Hall does not normally accept these items, the Grange will be collecting and offering these items again this year.

As with the Public Hall, the Grange relies on the participation of community members to make these sales a success. For further infromation, email Lymegrangect@gmail.com.

Lyme Grange Offers ‘Chick Chat’ Seminar for Poultry Lovers

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On Saturday, May 3, Lyme Grange hosts a ‘Chick Chat’ Seminar for poultry lovers from 1 to 3 p.m.

LYME—On Saturday, May 3, the Lyme Grange will host an expert-led seminar and question-and-answer session on raising backyard chickens. 

Poultry expert Sarah McEachern of Poulin Grain, a producer of animal-nutrition products, will lead the session from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Grange headquarters, 2 Sterling City Rd. 

Grange Secretary Nancy Beebe in a press release said that the seminar is a response to area residents who have asked for expert guidance when it comes to raising small flocks of chickens on their property. 

The free program is sponsored by the Lyme Grange, Shagbark Lumber & Farm Supplies, and the Hamburg Fair Association. Topics include poultry raising, housing, health concerns, nutritional care and predator considerations. 

Registration is requested. Visit this link to sign up.

Lyme Grange Presents Recognition Awards for Long [Decades of] Service 

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LYME – Thirteen members of Lyme Grange 147 have earned recognition awards for decades  of service. 

The 129-year-old organization is based in the Hamburg section of Lyme off Rte. 156. 

Grange Secretary Nancy Beebe announced the Long Service awards in a press release dated April 10.

 “To the Grange, ‘long’ means time measured in decades, not mere years, because of its traditions of consistency and continuity in community service,” she said. “We are deeply thankful to their dedication and to their donation of time and skills.” 

The awardees are:

  • Ruth Young, 80 years
  • Alione Cone, 75 years
  • Bruce Stark, 65 years
  • William Narducci, 60 years
  • Dorothie Smith, 60 years
  • Bill Firgelewski, 55 years
  • Charles Monte, 55 years
  • John Andrews, 50 years
  • Shirley Pennala, 50 years
  • Terri Bischoff, 45 years
  • Andrina Monte, 45 years
  • Doreen Lammer, 40 years
  • Ernest Lammer, 40 years. 

The long service awardees have over the years volunteered in a multitude of Grange activities, notably in helping to judge and administrate portions of the annual Hamburg Fair, now in its 122nd year.