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Bakers: get your ovens ready, countdown to the baking contest–this Saturday! Plus decisions on the Basement project & property lines.

April 10, 2018 by Tova

Grange Notes by Tim Swartz, President (with everyone’s help) for April 5, 2018

Weather you’re ready or not–we have a substitute judge to evaluate the muffins
Merry had to scramble to find a “relief eater” for our judging panel for the “Apple Muffins–your own recipe” contest.  Anne Donahue had to withdraw–with regret–due to a family commitment, so we we will be in the capable hands of forecaster Roger Hill, along with our other local celebrities.   They will be tasting the variety of muffins we expect–see the “rules” section below for how to prepare your tasty treats for judging, and the official criteria.
Our other judges:
Lynn Spencer–Berlin elementary art teacher, and curator of our Kids’ Art show displayed on the walls of our Hall.  Also a baker, including apple pies sold at Ellie’s Farm Stand farther south on Rt. 12.
Jeremy Hansen–Berlin Selectboard member, and organizer of Central VT Internet.

The pressure will be intense…see how they manage!

Rules for Baking Contest

DATE:  April 7, 2018;  4 pm

APPLE MUFFINS – use your favorite recipe!  We welcome interesting variations–perhaps you know how to make delicious muffins that avoid an allergen like wheat, or eggs, or dairy?   Do you like to include whole grains, unusual sweeteners, nuts, spices?    We want to taste your creativity!

PRESENTATION:

6 muffins on a paper plate, with a  3X5 card taped to the bottom.

ON THE CARD SHOWING:  recipe used

On REVERSE SIDE OF CARD (not showing):  name + contact information

REMEMBER:  You NEED NOT BE A GRANGE MEMBER to participate in the 2018 Baking Contest at CCG# 469.

PRIZES (in addition to bragging rights!)

FIRST:  full 1 yr membership in CCG#469 + choice of utensils from King Arthur + bag of party favors
SECOND:  choice of utensils + bag of party favors

THIRD:  utensil remaining + bag of party favors

Official judging criteria:
Appearance……………….20 points
Color…………………….….20 points
Texture…………………....20 points
Taste…………………….….40 points

Time to vote on supporting the Mess Hall to Dining Hall project
The Friends of the Capital City Grange Hall are preparing to submit the grant application, to get funding for the basement improvements which you have heard about.   At the Friends’ fundraiser last Labor Day Weekend, a good number of votes supported the choice of this project as the next priority for the FCCGH, which is our fundraising/project planning organization.   We’ve decided that it is time to repair the water-leakage problems we sometimes have, to insulate the bare concrete walls to make them much comfortable and energy-efficient, and to provide new, clean and cleanable wall, floor and ceiling surfaces.
Since last fall, the FCCGH has been consulting with Grange members with expertise, plus contractors and energy consultants to figure out the best way to accomplish these goals.   It looks as if the project will cost between $40,000 and $50,000, half of which could be provided by the VT Arts Council Facilities Improvement grant for which we are applying.
The FCCGH has been advised that they are more likely to get the grant if the Grange (for whose benefit these improvements are to be made) is willing to invest in the project, and has asked if we will pledge $5,000 to it.    The Grange members will need to vote on this at our April 7th meeting.  Please join us for this decision!
Another decision to make:   property lines
At our last meeting, I introduced the subject of the property line survey, which our “new” neighbor, Greg Western discussed with me.   The surveyor found that while the physical boundary markers and the deed don’t agree completely, it seems clear that the line cuts across one corner of our parking area–see the drawing below.  Luckily, Greg has no interest in parking any cars or equipment there!   He has proposed that we agree on and sign a quitclaim deed, which would acknowledge the survey line, and allow the Grange or a successor non-profit organization to use the area for parking.  We’ll go over this again at the meeting, and Greg will be there to answer any questions.
And after the meeting and the baking contest–it’s the monthly Community Potluck. 
Join your friends bring your neighbors–there is always good food, and if we’re lucky there will be leftover muffins!   All are welcome, whether you are a member or not.   Bring something to share–a main dish, a side dish,meat, vegetables, a dessert, some chips, some bread, some cheese–we will eat (almost) anything!  We start about 6:00, and will need to make space for the soundcheck for the contra dance band which will be playing for the CDU dance at 8:00.  Please stay for that as well, if you’d like–there will be an admission fee.  On this night, the caller will be Bob Isaacs, and the band will include Ryan McKassan, Eric McDonald & Jeremiah McClane.   A great time will be had by all!

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Tim Swartz, President
Capital City Grange #469
802-225-8921 (cell - not available during work)
802-431-0129 (work - direct line)
grangepresident@capitalcitygrange.org

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