Each time I witness a new brother reciting the obligation of an Entered Apprentice for the first time, I am swept back to the night in January, 1978 when I first saw the light after repeating that very same obligation. Most of the events of that evening remain a blur but several things were…
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Argus Lodge Special Meeting
A special meeting was held February 15 at Argus Lodge in Canfield, Ohio for their annual inspection. District Deputy John Martin was the inspecting officer. Past District Deputies, James C. Feist and David L. Collins, of the 24th Masonic District were presented plaques, by Russell W. Gillam Jr., for their achievement of attending 300 consecutive…
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Argus Lodge Installs 2013 Officers
At a meeting on December 14, Argus Lodge #545 F&AM installed their elected officers for the year 2013, during the 127th annual installation ceremony. This year Argus Lodge was honored by the Officers being installed by James F. Easterling, Jr. the Grand Master of Masons in Ohio. This year’s officers are WB Russell W. Gillam,…
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Helping Others with Dementia
Many times when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and begins to show signs of the disease, they are written off from society as no longer being a help to others. This is not a valid conclusion. The staff at Pathways of Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) has had the privilege to work with…
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