Island County was well represented at the recent state Grange convention.

Five Grange members from Island County attended the event June 24-27 in Ellensburg, with the Deer Lagoon, South Camano and Pomona groups in attendance.

The Deer Lagoon Grange in Langley won the best Heritage of Quilting design. It was the top choice among 16 entries, according to a news release from the Deer Lagoon Grange. Once completed, the 8-square-foot quilt will be installed on the building at 5427 Bayview Road.

Deer Lagoon Grange also received a first-place award for community service among mid-size Granges. The Grange takes part in the Whidbey Island Fair, Critters workshops, educational workshops, cleanups at Bayview Cemetery, donations to charities and nonprofits, and several hours of volunteering from its members.

A second-place overall community service award was given to Deer Lagoon Grange, which was also selected as a Distinguished Grange by the National Grange.

Member Gary Kay was recognized with the outstanding lecturer award. He attended the event with wife Tarey Kay, as well as members Chuck and Judy Prochaska of Greenbank and Tori Johnson of Clinton. South Camano Grange was represented by Pat Major.