Greetings
From
the
East,
Well hello winter. It
has
finally begun to look like winter.
Any way I happened to
be up to the lake this past week and
there wasn’t much ice, just enough in Alton for
a few bob houses.
Although there were no
vehicles
out there you could see water around the bob houses as the
ice would settle and the rain water accumulate around them, requiring
the owners to raise them accordingly.
The annual Ice fishing derby
is in a few weeks and I hope it gets
cold enough for them to hold the event.
The December meeting was as
promised, OVER THE TOP.
Andy and Ellie Meninos along with help
from our own Jim Brown, among others, out did
themselves? The dinner was awesome and everyone mentioned how nice
it
was. The gift swap was a wonderful
exchange and there were nothing but
smiles all around. Everyone seemed happy
with the results. Then
a wonderful surprise, Brother Bruce Parker's
Mother,
Beverly stepped up to the piano and played songs
of the season for us. Many of us
joined in singing and a few were even taken to dance.
There were causalities, all of the refreshments
of the evening were consumed,
and nothing was left!! The evening
finished in the usual Lynnfield-Zetland
manner with many of the Brethren assembled and reflecting on past
and future events.
At this time I’m sorry to
pass along the passing of our Past Master, Worshipful Dale
Landess
(Master 2005-2006). His Loving family held
a memorial service the first Saturday of the New
Year
for him. Lynnfield/Zetland lodge should
be proud of their showing, as there
were many Brothers whom
took the time to show the family the respect
that we all had for Dale. Out of all of my
memories with Dale, I will
particularly remember a
few things. First is that no matter when we got
together, no matter
what the circumstances, we always seemed
to find something to laugh about,
even
through to my last
visit with him. Dale
was an individual who lived his life on
his own schedule. When he loved, he gave
all of his love. When he trusted
someone, he trusted with everything
he could. An old friend once told me
that there are two kinds of people on this earth: those who give and
those who take. Dale was a giver, and always
gave
much more than he ever received. Most
of
us watched Dale show kindness to those who were surprised and respect to those who didn’t deserve it. We should all pray that if we were ever
tested in a manner similar to Dale, we
would hold our heads high and fight to the end with dignity like he did.
He was my friend and my brother and he
will be missed.
This month we’ll be doing the First
Degree and have been
requested by Golden Fleece lodge to raise two
of their candidates. We all look forward to having them join us
and
learn as we all have from these simple lessons
that make us all better men! Officers
please
prepare, Brother Bruce has asked for an additional rehearsal to make
sure that
we keep our standards high.
Contact him directly if you’d like
additional help. Otherwise I’ll
see you at the regular scheduled rehearsal.
Lastly I’d like to wish you
all a wonderful and prosperous new year.
If you need a ride or feel we can help in any
way please contact me or any officer!
Warm regards,
Wor.
Sandy Woodmansee