Swauk Teanaway Grange #984

07/23/2025

As the community celebrates the latest scholarship recipients, it is a reminder of the importance of investing in the future of our youth. The Grange's commitment to educational excellence and community engagement sets an example for other organizations, encouraging them to prioritize youth development and provide avenues for young individuals to flourish. The impact of the Grange scholarships extends far beyond the monetary assistance provided. Recipients become representatives of the organization's values and mission, inspiring their peers to excel academically, engage with their communities, and strive for personal growth. These young scholars become the torchbearers of positive change, symbolizing the spirit of service and leadership that the Grange advocates.

07/22/2025

Kacee Schott of Kittitas Secondary School and daughter of Patty and Kelly Schott was awarded a $3000 Agriculture Scholarship. Kacee plans to attend Central Washington University to study biology with the goal of becoming an equine veterinarian.
Kacee’s aims to be able to help equine athletes perform their best and help create and breed the next generation of phenomenal performance horses. For the past seven years Kacee has participated in 4-H and FFA raising and showing sheep and steers.
Through middle school and high school Kacee has been a member of the Washington State School Rodeo Association and regularly volunteers during the rodeo. She competes in barrel racing, breakaway and pole bending. “Participating in the sport of rodeo has taught me true grit, work ethic, the power of staying focused and many more critical skills.”

07/21/2025

Kassidy Bremner
Kassidy Bremner of Kittitas Secondary School and daughter of Katy and Gerry Bremner was awarded a $3000 Agriculture Scholarship. Kassidy plans to attend the University of Montana Western and study elementary education with a minor in agriculture and food education.
Kassidy was the ASB Senior Class Vice-President, the Inland Empire Barrel Racing Association Vice-President, and her local FFA Chapter President. She participated in both 4-H and FFA for 6 years and yet received a 4.0 GPA in both middle school and high school. While in 4-H she showed market goats and in FFA showed market steers.
Kassidy states that a special event that impacted her life was winning the barrel racing event at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevade in 2020.

07/20/2025

What a fun idea to have at a summer wedding!

Margarita’s were a hit last night!

07/20/2025

Taylor Alder
Taylor Alder of Ellensburg High School and daughter of Amy and Kevin Alder was awarded a $3000 Agriculture Scholarship. Taylor plans to attend Central Washington University to study biomedical science. Taylor’s goal is to attend medical school and eventually become a dermatologist.
For the past nine years Taylor has raised and shown lambs as a member of the Manastash Grange Junior Livestock and 4-H Bits and Buckles clubs. Taylor’s most memorable moment in livestock showing was when she was awarded the Super Shepherd Award at the 2023 Kittitas County Fair. This honor recognizes excellence across various areas, including livestock judging, showmanship and market quality. This award symbolizes the culmination of Taylor’s passion for agriculture and the deep connection she has with her animals. When not showing lambs, Taylor was also on the Ellensburg High School volleyball team for three years and a member of the National Honor Society.

07/19/2025

Austin Wickerath
Austin Wickerath of Ellensburg High School and son of Lauren and James Wickerath was awarded a $3000 Agriculture Scholarship. Austin plans to attend the University of Wyoming and study kinesiology and pre-physical therapy.
Austin has been a member of 4-H for the past 10 years. He has participated in leadership projects, dog projects, shooting sports for shotgun and archery while also participating in the Washington High School Equestrian Team (WAHSET). While in WAHSET he was a team captain, a drill captain and won a silver medal in Dressage and Showmanship. The WAHSET season is not yet over, Austin and his drill team are headed to the Pacific Northwest Invitational Championship in Oregon.
When not working with horses Austin was a four-year member of the Ellensburg High School choir, jazz choir, and Broadway Bulldogs.

Please note we incorrectly posted this as Austin being a member of FFA but it should have read that he was a 4-H member for the past 10 years.

07/18/2025

Bode Sherley
Bode Sherley of Ellensburg High School and son of Becky and Dan Sherley was awarded a $4000 Violet Carollo Burke Scholarship. Bode plans to attend Washington State University and pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering where he hopes to develop technologies that improve daily life in agriculture.
Bode is a member of the Manastash Grange and participated in 4-H and FFA where he served as vice president in both organizations and is presently the FFA President. He participated in both football and golf at the high school level and is a member of the National Honor Society. During his junior year he was a Kittitas County Fair Ambassador where he promoted and educated the public about agriculture.

07/17/2025

The Swauk Teanaway Grange is pleased to be able to award $16,000 in scholarship funds in 2025 due to the generosity of the Kittitas community and from the proceeds of the Boots and BBQ Scholarship Dinner and Auction held last September. We were able to provide $4000 to our Violet Carollo Burke Scholarship recipient Bode Sherley of Ellensburg High School. Receiving $3000 for Agricultural Scholarships were Taylor Alder of Ellensburg High School, Austin Wickerath of Ellensburg High School, Kassidy Bremner of Kittitas Secondary School, and Kacee Schott of Kittitas Secondary School. We will be highlighting each recipient over the next week.
The Swauk Teanaway Grange is proud of the five local seniors who are taking the bold and inspiring step of pursuing higher education after graduating high school. Their dedication, perseverance, and ambition are truly commendable, and they set a shining example for others in our community.

07/12/2025

As of today, Friday, July 11th, our fire danger has moved to Very High. Continued dry, windy conditions have led to our fuels curing and they are now very receptive to fire. Reminder that we are in a burn ban.

07/12/2025

03/30/2025

Now hiring for the 2025 season! We are looking to add a couple mill-hands to our crew. Working Mondays-Thurs/Fri, May-October. Must be 18+, able to lift 50lbs+, and able to follow directions. No sawmill experience is necessary, but lumber skills and mechanical skills a plus. Job includes running board edger, stacking lumber, helping load customers, and other odd jobs around the mill including building structures, fixing/maintaining equipment, pouring concrete, etc. Pay is DOE. Send an email to [email protected] to inquire and receive an application.

03/24/2025

Many thanks to Klucking Images for this beautiful cover photo. Phil, your photography is amazing and we are thankful for your generosity.