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From the East
WM Anthony Pochiro
Dear Brethren,
Did you ever wonder how we became known as “Free” Masons? In the past, Operative Masons were frequently free of local laws and in some cases, free from taxes. They were free to travel from country to county for their trade. Masons who labored on Solomon’s Temple, legend tells us, enjoyed special privileges and were free from laws others were required to obey.
What are we free to do today? We are free to make choices. These choices are influenced by our education, the environment we are in, and society. As Freemasons, we are expected to use that freedom to live our lives to a higher standard. Feel free to help others. Feel free to motivate others. Oh, and by the way, feel free to participate in your lodge.
On January 12th, we held our annual awards meeting. On hand that night to receive awards were:
50-Year Award: WB Rudolph Knific accompanied by his wife Zita
40-Year Award: Brother William Donley
40-Year Award: WB Burton Task
25-Year Award: Brother Reed Meredith (accepted by RWB Merlyn Meredith)
I want to thank all of the groups who helped with the Awards Night Dinner – Donnalyn Mumaw and the Winder-bees, and the Rainbow Girls
On January 24th, Oliver C Schroeder was presented his 65-year award at his residence in Heather Hill nursing home.
From the Quill of the Secretary
Charles Webster
January brought us awards night and congratulations to the following award recipients; Oliver Schroeder for 65-year membership, Rudolph Knific, Jack Shelley, John Tressler, Clarence Fisher, and Richard Welker for 50-year membership, William Donley, James Idol, Burt task for 40-year membership, and Reed Meredith for 25-year membership. Shirley Miller received an award for her dedicated service to the lodge over the last five years. The night was a pleasant evening for all those able to attend.
