Grange Observes 100th Anniversary

The Five Mile Prairie Grange hall looks great for 100, and it’s about to look even better. On Saturday, a brightly colored 8-by-8-foot quilt block will be unveiled on the east side of the building. The unveiling is part of an ice cream social celebrating the hall’s 100th year of service to the Five Mile community. Grange secretary Chris Hamp got the idea when she and her husband visited Pennsylvania. “They have these large quilt blocks on buildings,” she said. “It’s huge there. They have a quilt block trail.” Last week, Grange members met at Norm Hamilton’s barn to put the finishing touches on the Turning Star quilt block. As they painted, Hamilton reflected on the changes he’s seen in the neighborhood/ Cindy Hval , SR. More here. (SR photo)

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