Shavers Creek Grangers learn the ropes of TV news business

Shavers Creek Grange met Feb. 18 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, R.R., for a chicken and waffles dinner, accompanied by many delicious desserts.
The Grangers were joined by WTAJ TV 10 News reporters Adam Paluka and Andrew Capasso. The reporters shared the evening’s program, explaining what they do. The men explained that although they are only on the television screen for a short time each day, they usually have a busy day and are on call 24 hours a day. Both Paluka and Capasso reside in the State College area, but cover several counties for news and stories. They said viewer comments are welcomed and they always appreciate the opportunity to get acquainted with the people in the surrounding communities. The Grangers appreciated the opportunity to meet the men and talk with them about their work as reporters.

Shavers Creek Grange Master Laura McCardle, center, welcomed
WTAJ TV 10 News reporters Adam Paluka, left, and Andrew Capasso, right, to a recent meeting.

 

Laura McCardle called the business meeting to order for the evening and reports were presented by various committees.

Legislative chair Ross Metz reported that open records legislation passed the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously, but it was kicked around by the House of Representatives before it went back to the Senate for its approval with minor changes. Next, Governor Rendell signed it into law and President Bush signed a stimulus package to spur the economy, but it won’t go into effect until May or June.

Many of the Pennsylvania State Grange policies have gone on to become National Grange policies. National Grange will not let legislators forget about immigration reform, health care, food safety, education costs and mine safety, to name a few. Highways and bridges are not overlooked either.

Family Activities chair Beverly Fitzgerald reported members have been busy making baby caps, soldier caps and will also be making ABC baby quilts.

Community Service chair Brenda Coy thanked members for bringing items for the baskets for PRIDE, to be auctioned on the PRIDE Telethon in March. Grangers will assemble three baskets and each one will include a Grange cookbook. Items were sorted and placed in baskets during the meeting.

State Grange is planning four picnics to be held across Pennsylvania in June. The picnic scheduled for June 21 will be held at the pavilion at the Bethel Presbyterian Church.

Shavers Creek Grange also received a letter from the Redbud Quilt Guild inviting them to participate in the quilt show at the Huntingdon Community Center in April.