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Here we list anything that is newsworthy within the district. You might find an article about the launch of this website here or the District Deputy Grand Master’s installation. You might find articles with pictures from a highway cleanup project or a parade. Keep checking back because with six Lodges plus the School of Instruction, there is almost always something interesting going on!

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3/5/2008      District Deputy visits Kedron Lodge

On Monday March 3, 2008 District Deputy Grand Master Brother Gordon E. Hensel honored Kedron Lodge No. 389 with an official visit. He was accompanied by John H. Crilley P.D.D.G.M., Keith A. McKnight P.D.D.G.M., Timothy P. Templeton P.D.D.G.M., David J. Williamson Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain; Grand Lodge of Connecticut and read more »

4/10/2008      Howard L. Headland, Jr. receives a 65 year pin.

On Tuesday April 8,2008, Brother Howard L. Headland, Jr. received a 65 year Grand Lodge award. Brother Howard belongs to Eureka Lodge #290 and will be 90 years old this year. read more »

6/3/2008      Grand Lodge under restoration

Throughout most of 2008 the Masonic Temple at One North Broad Street in Philadelphia will be surrounded by scaffolding and protective netting while work continues to repair the roof, clean the stone, and repair and repaint the windows on this National Historic Landmark. read more »

6/22/2008      Kedron Lodge Welcomes Brethern From Toronto

On Friday, June 20, 2008, Brethern from Kedron Lodge No. 389 in West Middlesex, PA and Wexford Lodge No. 683 GRC in Toronto, Ontario met once again for the annual exchange of visits. Kedron Lodge held a special meeting to welcome the Brethern. After the meeting, brethern from both Lodges read more »

6/22/2008      Kedron Lodge and Wexford Lodge visit Grand Lodge Quartly Communication in Pittsburgh while Ladies Visit Volant Mills, PA

On Saturday Morning, June 21, 2008 Members boarded a bus and Brother Tim Templeton P.D.D.G.M. drove some more to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for the Grand Lodge's Quartly Communication. During the meeting, Right Worshipful Grand Master Stephen Gardner recognized the visiting Brethern. Afterward, there was a lunch served and read more »

6/22/2008      The Saturday evening Steak Fry with our Brothers and Friends

On Saturday evening, June 21, 2008, Brethern from the District and from Wexford Lodge and their Ladies gathered at Brother Jimmy Campbell's Farm for the steak fry. Even though a pretty hefty storm rolled through, old friendships continued to build and new ones were begun. The evening will be a read more »

6/22/2008      Friends and Brethern say their farewells for another year

Sunday Morning June 22, 2008. Friends broke bread for one last time this year as they bid each other farewell for another year. We had a buffet breakfast at the Sheffield room in the Radisson Hotel and made plans for September 18,19 and 20, 2009 when Kedron Lodge once again read more »

6/22/2008      Brethren & Families Celebrate St. John's Day

Bro. David Williamson, Grand Chaplain Emeritus of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York and Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, spoke about "The Cornerstone of Life" as Masons, their families, and friends gathered to celebrate St. John's Day on Sunday, June 22. The 10 read more »

8/16/2008      Brother TimTempleton Past District Deputy Grand Master honored for his Service

On Saturday evening, the 26th of April 2008, the 53rd Masonic District honored Brother Tim Templeton and his Lady Mary at the VFW Hall, Hermitage. Brother Tim served the District as DDGM for seven years, retiring in December 2007 when Brother Gordon Hensel replaced him. read more »

8/18/2008      Shenango Valley Masons help man & son with wheels

Shenango Valley Lodge No. 810 heard about a local man and his disabled son who had their tandem bike stolen. So they did what good Masons do -- they contributed $250 towards the purchase of the new bike. Read the happy ending here: http://www.sharon-herald.com/archivesearch/local_story_160223616.html read more »

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