Turkey Hill Grange Recognizes Juanita Eckert as 70 Year Member
The Grange was chartered to benefit farmer’s and to strenghten the rural communities. Now, they welcome non-farm families and all interested community members to participate in their meetings, events and philanthropic activities.
As a city bride marrying into the Eckert family, my mother, Juanita Cox Eckert, soon learned that Grange membership was just an expected part of being in the family. I remember every month going with my Mom and Dad to attend the Juvenile Grange meeting in the basement while the adults participated in a meeting upstairs. Grange meeting was always followed by refreshments in the basement and the kid’s then went upstairs to run and play while the adults were downstairs socializing.
Turkey Hill Grange honors Juanita Eckert
Last Saturday night, Turkey Hill Grange honored my mother Juanita Eckert as a 70 year member of the Grange, and also recognized their 135th anniversary. My mother reflected on her early days of Grange membership and the importance that the organization played in our family and our farm neighbors.
The recognition award ceremony for my mother also gave me time to reflect on how Turkey Hill Grange was an important part of my childhood experiences, just like my 4-H membership. We didn’t have all the organized games and classes that kids have today after school, but we did have a place to gather each month with other neighboring farm families to meet, have fun and participate in activities with the whole family.
There used to be a sign in the Turkey Hill Grange Hall when I was a kid that said, “Pray for a Good Harvest – but Keep on Hoeing.” As farmer’s today we continue to cherish our families, our country neighbors and to maintain the faith that our hard work will create an abundant harvest.
Congratulations Mom on your 70 Year’s of membership in the Turkey Hill Grange.
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