Ralston Grange sticks community together

Rick Haverinen, The Journal | Last updated Dec 16, 2024 2:18pm0

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Marlee Palmer, 7, receives a gift from Ralston Grange President Jerry Snyder, all decked out as Santa Claus. Marlee asked Santa for a doll set for Christmas. Snyder explained earlier the elves put gum into his beard while he was asleep. About 100 adults and kids attended the Dec. 15 potluck dinner and Christmas program.

RALSTON - It's evident Ralston Grange has a list of admirers.

About 100 adults and kids showed up Dec. 15 for an elaborate potluck supper and an hour and a half of Christmas entertainment, and it was all free.

Dale Anderson, who frequently appears in the sports pages of the Ritzville Journal, was master of ceremonies for the program, as Grange President Jerry Snyder was already booked to play Santa Claus and other duties.

The meeting began with a short pitch to become a Grange member and application cards had been distributed to make the process easier.

Snyder played a medley of Joy to the Wor...