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Brother Donald E. Myers, father of Brother Berry Myers, has passed away. See the obituary in tomorrows paper. There will be a Masonic Funeral on Thursday, January 2nd at 6:45 PM, at Morrison Funeral Home on Petroleum Street. Please come to offer our final fair well to our Brother.

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A salesman breaks down in a remote country lane, a farmer in the adjacent field comes over and they discover that they are "Brothers". The salesman is concerned as he has an important appointment in the local town: "Don't worry says the farmer you can use my car, I will call a friend and get the car repaired while you go to the appointment" Off goes the salesman and a couple of hours later he returns but unfortunately the car is awaiting a part which won’t arrive until the next morning. "It's not a problem," says the Farmer, "use my telephone and re-schedule your first appointment tomorrow, stay with us tonight and I'll see that the car is done first thing!" The farmers' wife prepares a wonderful meal and they share a glass of fine single malt during an excellent evening, the salesman sleeps soundly and when he awakes there is his car, repaired and ready to go. After a full English breakfast the salesman thanks them both for the hospitality. As he and the farmer walk to his car he turns and asks "my brother, thank you so much but I have to ask, did you help me because I am a Mason?" "No" was the reply, "I helped you because I am a Mason" Travel well my Brothers.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 7 PM, we will be conferring the First Degree on three new Brothers. Please come and welcome them.

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Blood Drive!! There is always a shortage of blood this time of year. You can help save a life. December 28th. at the Cranberry Mall, Donations collected will be used in local area hospitals. Give the gift of life.

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Petrolia Lodge Members are invited to meet our (soon to be new brothers). First on is Friday Nov. 22nd at 1PM, Ben Cross. The Second will be Saturday, Nov. 23rd., at 1PM. The Third is Wednesday 27th at 4PM. Keith Phillips.

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BROTHER NEEDS HELP! There is a brother in our lodge who is having some serious health issues and needs a handyman to help winterize a few things. He is willing to pay for this help. Items include: Outside, Cut trees, porch rail, shelf in barn. Inside: Paint two bathrooms, trim in two bathrooms, some plumbing. If you are interested contact Rich Palm, I will give you more details and a phone number.

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Our acting Washipful Master, brother Ryan Beichner's uncle Harold Beichner, passed away on November 6th. Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to you brother.

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Patricia Lodge meets Tuesday night at 7:30 PM. Past Master recognition and Veterans recognition. Chicken Parmesan dinner at 6:30.

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It is the duty and responsibility of all Masons and citizens of this country to exercise their right to vote. November 5th is election day be there.

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District 53 Masonic School of instruction. Sandy Lake Lodge Monday evening starting at 7 pm. All Masons are invited to attend officers are encouraged to be there.

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Turkey shoot tomorrow, Sunday October 20th starting at 11 am. See you there!

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Turkey shoot tomorrow, Sunday October 20th starting at 11 AM. See you there!

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KINZUA/BENNEZET trip? Need to know how many people are interested in making this trip. It will be about 4 1/2 hours driving and about 3 hours at stops. Open to any one interested, family friends, neighbors. Will be car pooling. Suggested date is Saturday October 26th. leaving about 10AM. If interested, contact Rich Palm 677-5146 by Monday October 20th.

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Brother Sam Smith, started Chemotherapy this past week. For the next few months, he will not be able to leave the house much. He would appreciate some phone calls and visits to help the time pass more quickly. For his phone number or direction to his house, contact Rich Palm.

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Last Sunday was the first turkey shoot at the Cubbon/Turk Building in Rouseville. Second on this coming Sunday Oct. 13th. Shoots start at 11 AM or when enough sign up. Food is available. Come enjoy the brotherhood.

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The coudersport consistory gun bash is this Saturday the 5 of Oct tickets are $20 it includes food drink and a great fun there are 50/50 and more great side raffle guns to win. If you're lady is not into guns the town of coudersport is also having there falling leaf festival lots to do doors open at noon if you need tickets call Larry Shaffer at 673-4057 and I will have them at lodge Tuesday night.

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Brother Lloyd Welch came there his 4th surgery in good form. He is confident that cancer is finally gone. Please keep him in your prayers. He hopes to come to our September 3rd. meeting. Please come to welcome him.

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There is some interest in going to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for the Masonic Mega Cruise on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 11 AM to 4PM. All interested, email Rich Palm at richpalm@zoominternet.net. We try to arrange a car pool.

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Brother Lloyd Welch will be going back for another cancer surgery on August 21st. Please remember him in your prayers. He's been through too many of these already.

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Petrolia Lodge members who need a key to the front door of the lodge come to Lodge at 4 p.m. this afternoon.

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Not enough interest in the oil Heritage parade. Petrolia Lodge will not be participating.

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Petrolia Lodge #363 summer picnic Saturday July 20, 2019 beginning at 3 PM. Location: Cubbon/Turk building near Plumber (old Rouseville Lodge building). Family and friends are invited.

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Sunday, July 7th at 4 PM, will be a meeting for the JDRF Car Cruse to finalize events. Everyone is invited. If you have a neighbor or friend, bring them. Ladies are always invited. Location is the dinning room at lodge. See you there!

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Reminder that there is no monthly stated meeting of the lodge in July and August. See you in September.

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HELP!!! We need someone to chair the committee for the Wing booth at the 4-H Fairgrounds. We have some who have volunteered to be on the committee but cannot chair it. If we don't find someone soon we will not be able to run the Wing boots this year. If you are willing to take this position please contact Richard Palm as soon as possible.

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All-Inclusive Tour of the Masonic Temple Grand Master S. Eugene Herritt invites Brethren and Ladies (and/or guests) to conveniently travel to this majestic, world-renowned Masonic masterpiece and reconnect with the foundations of our great Fraternity. Friday, Aug. 16 – Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 RSVP by June 15 to reserve your place! Bus Transportation from Erie, Meadville and Grove City ERIE Pickup 1: Aug. 16, 9 a.m., at Zem Zem Shrine Club, 2525 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506 Return: Aug. 17, 11:30 p.m. MEADVILLE Pickup 2: Aug. 16, 10 a.m., at the Home Depot, 18541 Smock Highway, Meadville, PA 16335 (Please park at the away from the Home Depot entrance at the back of their parking lot near the Get-GO gas station.) Return: Aug. 17, 10:30 p.m. GROVE CITY Pickup 3: Aug. 16 at 11:15 a.m. at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, 1948 Leesburg, Grove City Road, Grove City, PA 16127 (Please park at the back of the parking lot towards the woods.) Return: August 17 at 9:15 pm. Price per person (non-refundable): $120 Double, $145 Single Includes transportation, tour, hotel, lunches, dinner and breakfast Itinerary: Friday - Drive to Philadelphia. Lunch provided at a rest stop. At approximately 5:30 pm, arrive at Philadelphia Marriott West. Evening dinner and social time organized at the hotel. Saturday – breakfast provided at hotel. Tour and lunch at your beautiful Masonic Temple. Next stop will be Independence Visitors Center. Two hour time period for your choice of “own your own time” of Philadelphia or Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia (ticket required). Wear comfortable shoes for 1.5 mile walking tour. Departure from Philadelphia on August 17 at 3:00 pm. Meal provided at a rest stop.

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Remember tomorrow night June 4th 7:30 our last meeting before we go dark for the summer. Many items to cover, please be there.

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Any one interested in Petrolia Lodge attending the Oil Heritage Parade please contact Rich Palm soon. Must have as many as possible to make it worth getting the float and permissions.

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Don't forget to vote today.

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Sandy Lewis will be installed Worthy Matron of Eastern Star in Oil City Masonic Lodge room on Thursday, May 2nd. starting at 7:30 PM. Refreshments after the meeting. This is an open installation and everyone is invited. This is a good opportunity for any ladies that may be interested to see what they do.

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Wish I would have received this a week ago. We would have arranged a trip. This is a well worthwhile event to go to. Try to arrange trip next year. Go if you can. Good Morning Brethren, This is a great time to see another Masonic Degree done in another Masonic Lodge, very different a from ours, yet very impressive with all their pomp and circumstance. Annual Nickel Plate RR night (3rd Degree – M.M.) is next “SATURDAY” afternoon / evening on the 4th of May, not Friday. In Conneaut, Ohio, immediately across the PA – Ohio border just west of Erie, PA. Times and directions below. Casual Dress or dress up, as a railroader. This is fun! Several of us from western PA Lodges attended one of these degrees there last year. It was Masonic truly a sight and event to behold! Directions to follow below, but 1st some information. The former New York Central Passenger Railroad Station is their museum open to the public along the current railroad mainline in a quiet residential neighborhood these days. Again it will be open from 4 to 6 PM. For touring and purchasing any items you may want. It is loaded with historical railroad memorabilia to read, see, photograph and enjoy. You would not be disappointed. Right outside is a real steam engine and cars on permanent display. The Lodge is a few blocks south of the Museum – easy to find and ample parking. We drove the few blocks from museum to the Lodge at 5:30 to park and get acquainted. **Hobo Stew dinner at 6 PM in their dining room (was being remodeled last year) and 3rd Degree upstairs in Lodge Room at 7 PM. Evergreen Masonic Lodge #222 246 State St. (US Route 20) Conneaut, Ohio It is about a 2 hour drive and 90+ miles depending on your route. The Museum is 5 blocks north of Lodge and west 1 block. “Join us for our Annual Nickel Plate RR night. (MM) degree. Rail road museum open from 4-6.......dinner at 6.....lodge starts at 7. Casual Dress! Rail Road attire....jeans coveralls...etc.”

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A good manager should NOT do everything. He must ensure that everything GETS done. Talk to our people, make sure they know what you want.

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District 53 School of Instruction. Monday April 15th, 7:30 PM. All Masons are welcome, including Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft. Lake Lodge in Sandy Lake. If you would like to car pool, contact Rich Palm.

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Still more sad news. Shirley, Howard Dittman's wife passed away while Howard was in the hospital at UPMC. He is out now and I spoke with him this afternoon. Funeral arrangements haven't been made yet but will be at Morrison funeral home later this week.

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More sad news! Brother Howard Dittman is in UPMC, Northwest (Seneca). Howard is a member of Petrolia Lodge #363, Venango Lodge of Perfection, and New Castle Consistory. Howard still holds the record for serving as Secretary of a Scottish Rite Body. I believe it is 41 years. I plan to try to visit him tomorrow. I will up date you then.

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Tuesday, April 9th. beginning at 7 PM. Two First Degrees and three Second Degrees. Come and welcome our new Brothers.

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Larry Shaffer called this evening and reminded me that the Passion Play will be tomorrow, April 6th.at 2PM for $3, Coudersport Consistory. I have been there twice and it is well worth the trip.

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Sad news!! Brother Kristin (Chris) Medock was taken to Hamot Hospital in Erie, yesterday (April 4th). Long story short, he had several heart by-pass's and is in ICU. He is lonely and would like some visitors or at least a card that can be sent to the hospital at 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550. Add "ICU" to the address with his name of course.

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This meeting will be held in the old Rouseville, Fraternal Lodge building at the intersection of State Route 227 and Grandview Rd. just north of Oil City. Address: 957 State Route 227, Oil City, PA 16301 (2.5 miles on SR-227 towards Pleasantville). Fraternal Lodge recently merged with Petrolia Lodge. There will be some 50 and 25 year members from both lodges receiving there pins. Special dispensation has been granted to use the "Cubbon/Turk" building for this event. Meeting will be opened in the Entered Apprentice Degree so all new members are encouraged to attend.

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I will be going to the Fisher/Cubbon (Rouseville Bldg.) at 11AM tomorrow, Saturday, March 16th. Getting it ready for our Official Visit on April 2nd. Would like to have some company. Hope to see you there. Located at the intersection of Rt. 227 and Grandview Rd. Near Plumber. Others will be coming at 3 PM.

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Lake Lodge in Sandy Lake official visit is Thursday, March 14th. At 7:30 PM. It will be open in the Entered Apprentice Degree. Our new members are encouraged to attend. I will be going but my have to leave from work. If you are interested, contact Rich Palm, 673-0116.

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Come welcome our new brothers. Tuesday, March 12th. beginning at 7 PM. Three First Degrees. See you there.

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Morris Chapter #14 Eastern Star, stated meeting, Thursday, March 7th. 7:30 PM.

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Petrolia Lodge #363 Stated meeting tomorrow night, March 5th at 7:30PM. See you there.

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Last week, on the news, I heard someone say that the human body is just a collection of atoms and molecules with a chemical value of about $9 - and nothing more...... I was stunned. Our bodies may be all of that but so much more.... We are created by a power that I can not begin to comprehend. That is why we have conscious thought and no other animal does. I believe that each of us were placed where we are for a special purpose that we don't understand. I am here to help someone - somehow. It is my job not to screw it up, what ever "it" is. So who ever it is that I am supposed to help, be patient with me. I'm a little slow sometimes, but I'll get there. I may need you to tell me what you need. Each of us is here to help someone. Find your someone.

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First-degree practice this evening at 6:30 p.m. . All fellow craft Mason and above are invited to come. All Officers should be there.

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I attempted to clean up the IDEA list a bit. Broke it into two categories. Community/Member services and Entertainment. Some cross over from one to the other but I did my best for now. Following is a collection of IDEA’s to improve our fraternity outside of the Lodge room. There are two thoughts here. First, how can we improve our brotherhood through wholesome events including family and friends and second, what can we do to help our community. Should you have any additional ideas, please send them to me. Soon we will begin to trim down the list and attempt to come up with a plan. Rich Palm 814-677-5146 814-673-0116 richpalm@zoominternet.net Community/Member Service 1. Car/auto? classes, swap meet at Fisher/Cubbon building. 2. School Bullying a. Teachers & principle just sitting in class room occasionally b. Adults observing? (Us?) c. Ladies involved to help girls (Eastern Star, Rainbow). d. Online bullying??? e. Need retired teacher input. 3. Chips Program (Child Identification Program) 4. Widows invited (Widow recognition program) a. Who are they b. How do we contact them 5. Christmas – Help of for children??? Giving tree at mall. Santa? 6. House hold Training for students – check book, changing a tire, sow on a button. 7. Drugs – how can we help that will actually do any good? 8. Young people – auto maintenance – repair, rebuild. Junker fixed up to be sold. 9. Sell hotdog for human society. Dogs for dogs. 10. Soup fest – chili cook off for charity. 11. Masonic Easter Egg hunt open to community. 12. Auction 13. Meat raffle (need small games of chance license) 14. Do something for MS (Multiple Scleroses) 15. Transportation for members , volunteers a. Medical b. Seniors c. vets 16. Heating fire wood for members. 17. Masonic connection to other orgs., Community Service, vets. 18. First responder’s and Veterans dinner prepped by Masons. a. Maybe at Fisher/Cubbon 19. After school program, life skills, repairs, etc., bike repair 20. High School Senior project, community service. a. We can organize safe places for seniors to perform required projects Entertainment 1. Cigar/adult beverage Club – location? 2. Fire arm training classes at Fisher/Cubbon building. 3. Rifle range at Fisher/Cubbon building. 4. Improved Choir Practice. 5. Keith Bromley party bus. a. Olgelvee (SP?) b. Benezette Elk c. Sea Wolves game 6. Casino or host a casino night with adults 7. Murder mystery dinner for adults. 8. Comedy night at lodge or somewhere 9. Movie night. Access to projector and 10 X 10 screen. 10. Oil City school pool family night. Safety, training, etc. 11. Oil City School planetarium. 12. Kayak from Kibby’s Island to President 13. Clay pigeon shoot at Fisher/Cubbon Building 14. Golf outing. 15. Second monthly meeting, different day, different time, possibly at Fisher/Cubbon building. a. For members who have work schedule issues. b. Day lodge for members with night driving problems. 16. Call members who do not attend 3-4 times a year to check on. a. Invite to lodge b. Offer ride

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Cyrus Chapter #236, will meet at 7:30 PM, Monday, February 11th. at the Oil City Masonic Hall. Dinner will be at Casey's on Rt 8 North of Oil City at 6PM.

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Reservations for Valentine's dinner for Lodge of perfection are due by tomorrow evening February 7th. Dinner will be held February 14th at the Oil City Lodge at 6 pm. Contact Larry a Shaffer or Richard Palm for reservations. $25 per couple or 12:50 per person.

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Morris chapter of Eastern Star number 44 stated meeting tomorrow evening February 7th at 7 pm.

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Following is a collection of IDEA’s to improve our fraternity outside of the Lodge room. There are two thoughts here. First, how can we improve our brotherhood through wholesome events including family and friends and second, what can we do to help our community. Should you have any additional ideas, please send them to me. Soon we will begin to trim down the list and attempt to come up with a plan. Rich Palm 814-677-5146 814-673-0116 richpalm@zoominternet.net 1. Second monthly meeting, different day, different time, possibly at Fisher/Cubbon building. o For members who have work schedule issues. 2. Call older members who do not attend 3-4 times a year to check on. o Invite to lodge o Offer ride o Consider day lodge occasionally, older members can’t drive at night. 3. Cigar/adult beverage Club – location? 4. Fire arm training classes at Fisher/Cubbon building. 5. Rifle range at Fisher/Cubbon building. 6. Car/auto? classes, swap meet at Fisher/Cubbon building. 7. School Bullying o Teachers & principle just sitting in class room occasionally o Adults observing? (Us?) o Ladies involved to help girls (Eastern Star, Rainbow). o Online bullying??? o Need retired teacher input. 8. Chips Program (Child Identification Program) 9. Widows invited (Widow recognition program) o Who are they o How do we contact them. 10. Improved Choir Practice. 11. Christmas – Help of for children??? Giving tree at mall. Santa? 12. House hold Training for students – check book, changing a tire, sow on a button. 13. Drugs – how can we help that will actually do any good? 14. Young people – auto maintenance – repair, rebuild. Junker fixed up to be sold. 15. Sell hotdog for human society. Dogs for dogs. 16. Soup fest – chili cook off for charity. 17. Masonic Easter Egg hunt open to community. 18. Murder mystery dinner for adults. 19. Benezette elk trip 20. Clay pigeon shoot or gulf outing. 21. Sea Wolves game 22. Casino or host a casino night with adults 23. Auction 24. Meat raffle (need small games of chance license) 25. Do something for MS. 26. Comedy night at lodge or somewhere 27. Movie night. 28. Oil City school pool family night. Safety, training, etc. 29. Oil City School planetarium. 30. Kayak from Kibby’s Island to President 31. Transportation , volunteers o Medical o Seniors o vets 32. Heating fire wood for members. 33. Masonic connection to other orgs., Community Service, vets. 34. First responder’s dinner prepped by Masons. o Maybe at Fisher/Cubbon o Grill 35. Keith Bromley party bus. o Olgelvee (SP?) o Benezette Elk o ? 36. After school program, life skills, repairs, etc., bike repair 37. Senior project, community service. o We can organize safe places for seniors to perform required projects Last updated 02/03/2019

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Scottish Rite, Lodge of Perfection will be have a Valentine Dinner and program on February 14th. Dinner will begin at 6:30 PM. Menu is Stuffed chicken breast or Ham, Mashed potatoes, corn, salad and desert. Brother Steven Luxbaucher and choir will be preforming after dinner. For reservations, call or text TPM Larry Shaffer at 814 673 4057. $12.50 per person. Please make reservations by February 5th. An evening of great food, great friends and great entertainment.

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IDEAS! Want to make a difference? Come to the Oil City Masonic Hall on Sunday, February 3rd at 5PM. Mason, non-Mason, man, woman, regardless of age. What can we do to help our community and what we can do to give our young at heart members and their families better quality time with real family values. All other organizations are welcome. We are citizens who need to reach out to an ailing community. Come be part of the healing.

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District 53 School of instruction this evening at Sandy Lake Lodge at 7:30 PM. All Masons are invited regardless of what degree you have. If you need a ride, call me.

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Our new District Deputy Grand master, Brother Rick Yeager, will be installed on Friday January 18th. Dinner will be at 6 PM, the installation will take place after the dinner. Wives are invited to the grand event but you must have a reservation for the dinner. :You may attend the installation with out a reservation. Location: Mercer County Shrine Ground 4201 LaMore Rd. Mercer, PA. Hope to see you there. This only happens every 5 years.