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Crashing the Grange

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Sonoma Valley Sun

IMG_0801The Sonoma Valley Grange Hall is a wreck — as planned. Renovation of the Hall, at 18627 Highway 12 in the Springs, started off with a bang February 21 as a team of dedicated Grangers starting demolition on the 100+year old building.

The Grange Hall Renovation Project is slated to upgrade this historic facility with a fully certified commercial kitchen, along with updated bathrooms and new roof.  The Grange is still working to meet their fundraising goal of $250,000 in order to complete the renovation.  To get involved visit sonomavalleygrange.com

Top photo:  Current Grange President Seth Dolinsky readies himself for a long, dusty day of demolition.

Below: Grange Demolition Team: (L-R)  Ray Gallian, Roy Tennant, Mike Acker, Gene Campagna, Jim Callahan, Gary Seifer, Mark Stinson, Steve Dungan, Seth Dolinsky

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IMG_6242(right) Grange members Jim Callahan and Blaed Bridges toast with old Goebel beer cans (circa 1940) found in the walls during demolition.

(below) Grange Vice President Stacey Tuel lends a hand demolishing the men’s bathroomIMG_6247

 




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