With a new school year about to begin, Eagle Grange #1 hosted a “Prep for Success” event at the Grange Hall near Montgomery on Aug. 9 to distribute free school supplies, shelf-stable food items and backpacks to about 50 students from five local school districts. Backpacks were provided by Oliver’s Backpacks, a local charity founded by Oliver Doyle. This Grange service project was made possible by private donations along with grants from Thrivent Financial and the Rural Life Initiative. In addition to the distribution of free school supplies and food items to 50 local students, a unique added feature of Eagle Grange’s “Prep for Success” project on was providing free haircuts for nine students. Local stylist Rachel Druckenmiller donated her time and services.