May 30 was set aside to honor our long time members and the wives of our deceased members. We started with a trip to the Continental Manor nursing home in Blanchester to present WB Herman E. Liming with a 60 year service award at 5 PM. We caught him eating supper but were able to present him his award. Since RWB Rodney Kirker was unable to attend RWB George West filled in to represent Grand Lodge. Below is a picture of WB Liming receiving his award.
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| RWB George West, WB Herman Liming and WB Chris Hunt, Worshipful Master |
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The Worshipful Master also presented WB Liming with the John McCollum Award for Masonic Excellence. This award is presented to brethren that have served the lodge in many ways over the years and is named after the first recipient, WB John McCollum, who made the trip with us.
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| WB Liming receiving the John McCollum Award for Masonic Excellence |
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| The John McCollum Award for Masonic Excellence |
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| L to R: George West, John McCollum, Al Cloke, Adam Cloke, Herman, Jerry Ross, Tom Allen and Chris Hunt. |
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At 6:30 the dinner preceding the Awards and Widows night started, with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, various potluck dishes and desserts and iced tea, soft drinks and coffee. After everyone had eaten the Worshipful Master started making presentations. One of our new 50 year members, Bro. Norman Nichols, was presented his pin and certificate.
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| Bro. Norman Nichols |
The Worshipful Master also presented an award to Bro. Gene Bell for attending the Wardens educational program presented by the Sixth District.
The widows that came were recognized and were given a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of their support of their husbands and the lodge.
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| The wonderful ladies who were able to attend |
Jason Hallgarth, magician, entertained the crowd after the presentations were made. At the close of his performance everyone said their goodbyes and the evening ended. Everyone expressed that it was a good evening.
