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Old Forge: North Woods Lodge #849 F&AM raises new Master Masons

Front row: Br. Frank Franchard /craftsman-Roman Hathaway #223, WM Carl Klossner/guard, Br. Tim Brennan, RW Andrew Getty, DDGM-2nd Oneida/Br. Hiram, King of Tyre, Br Jim Blanchard, Br. Edmund Girtler Jr. (Tiler), Junior Warden- Theodore Riehle Jr./3rd craftsman 2nd row: S.W. Wayne Beckingham/1st craftsman, W. Albert Brussel, DSA/Treasurer/seafaring man, Adam Junod /craftsman/Roman Hathaway #223, Scot Gaffney/Marshall & 3rd ruffian, Br. Justin Masters/Jr. Master of Ceremony & 1st ruffian, Larry Ventura/Junior Deacon & 2nd ruffian 3rd row: Br. Dean Pohl, DSA/escort and craftsman, W. Tom Cooper/ craftsman/ Eden Lodge #477, Eden, Indiana, Br. Jim Pohl/craftsman, Br. Tory Dunn/Senior Deacon & Exemplar, Br. Doug Clark/Steward & craftsman, Br. Joe Stefanko Jr./craftsman, Br. Thomas Smedley, DSA/Chaplain, and Br. Thomas Beckingham/Senior Master of Ceremony & craftsman. Missing from photo are: Br. Kent Carnell/ Steward & craftsman, RW Thomas Yager/King Solomon, and W. Stephen Park, DSA/Secretary and photographer.

Front row: Br. Frank Franchard /craftsman-Roman Hathaway #223, WM Carl Klossner/guard, Br. Tim Brennan, RW Andrew Getty, DDGM-2nd Oneida/Br. Hiram, King of Tyre, Br Jim Blanchard, Br. Edmund Girtler Jr. (Tiler), Junior Warden- Theodore Riehle Jr./3rd craftsman
2nd row: S.W. Wayne Beckingham/1st craftsman, W. Albert Brussel, DSA/Treasurer/seafaring man, Adam Junod /craftsman/Roman Hathaway #223, Scot Gaffney/Marshall & 3rd ruffian, Br. Justin Masters/Jr. Master of Ceremony & 1st ruffian, Larry Ventura/Junior Deacon & 2nd ruffian
3rd row: Br. Dean Pohl, DSA/escort and craftsman, W. Tom Cooper/ craftsman/ Eden Lodge #477, Eden, Indiana, Br. Jim Pohl/craftsman, Br. Tory Dunn/Senior Deacon & Exemplar, Br. Doug Clark/Steward & craftsman, Br. Joe Stefanko Jr./craftsman, Br. Thomas Smedley, DSA/Chaplain, and Br. Thomas Beckingham/Senior Master of Ceremony & craftsman. Missing from photo are: Br. Kent Carnell/ Steward & craftsman, RW Thomas Yager/King Solomon, and W. Stephen Park, DSA/Secretary and photographer.

North Woods Lodge #849 F&AM of Old Forge raised two Master Masons in the lodge room at North Woods Community Center on Thursday, March 3rd.

Before undertaking the degree, new Master Masons Jim Blanchard and Tim Brennan proved their proficiency by answering the necessary questions from the Fellow Craft degree in the presence of the lodge brothers.

Two brothers representing Roman Hatheway #223 and a visiting brother from Eden Lodge #477 of Eden, IN helped fill in as craftsmen and also enjoyed the evening.

Following completion of the first section, brothers recessed for a meal of chicken bbq, coleslaw, Irish stew soup, deviled eggs, vegetable platter, rolls, cupcakes and brownies.

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North Woods Community Center holds its 2016 Annual Meeting

The annual meeting for North Woods Community Center was held on Friday, January 27 at the Community Center on Crosby Boulevard in Old Forge.

The following directors were elected for the ensuing year: Janice Park, David Beck, Timothy Harwood, Carl Klossner, Brenda Dean, and Wayne Beckingham. Continue reading →

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North Woods Lodge #849 F&AM holds annual awards banquet

Stuart Nelson and wife MaryAnn

Stuart Nelson and wife MaryAnn

Sixty-four members and guests of North Woods Lodge #849 F&AM met aboard Raquette Lake Navigation Company’s WW Durant on Thursday, June 18 for dinner, a cruise around Raquette Lake, and a presentation of Years of Service awards and Dedicated Service awards.

The three course dinner, prepared by executive chef Brother James Pohl, included prime rib, ahi tuna, salmon, chicken, sliced duck, or stuffed pork, salad, and dessert.  Continue reading →

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North Woods Lodge thankful for great breakfast turnout

North Woods Lodge #849 F.&A.M. and Dewey Old Forge Chapter #449, Order of Eastern Star wishes to thank all who came to our annual All You Can Eat Breakfast, held on Sunday, October 12 over Columbus Day weekend.

Bob Brussell

Bob Brussell

We were able to serve over 150 people who  definitely kept us busy from 8 a.m. to noon.

We also wish to thank the following businesses who contributed to the success of the breakfast: Walt’s Diner, Big Moose Inn, Eagle Bay Donut Shop, The Hedges on Blue Mountain Lake, Karam’s Produce, Zimowski Food Specialties.

During the breakfast, Worshipful Master Carl Klossner presented a special 60-year apron, provided by the trustees of the Masonic Care Community, to Br. Robert Brussel in recognition of his 60 years as a Mason.

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Jack Boylan honored for 55 years with Masons

Brothers from North Woods Lodge #849 in Old Forge joined W.B. Jack Boylan at his home on Saturday, March 1 to present him his 55-year certificate and pin.

Brothers making the presentation are, from left, W. Stephen Park, DSA, R.W. Andrew Getty, Grand Steward and Master, Br. Theodore Riehle, senior deacon, W.B. Boylan, R.W. Timothy Harwood, District Deputy Grand Master, 2nd Oneida District, and Br. Thomas Smedley, Chaplain.

Brothers making the presentation are, from left, W. Stephen Park, DSA, R.W. Andrew Getty, Grand Steward and Master, Br. Theodore Riehle, senior deacon, W.B. Boylan, R.W. Timothy Harwood, District Deputy Grand Master, 2nd Oneida District, and Br. Thomas Smedley, Chaplain.

Brother Boylan was initiated on November 21, 1957, passed on December 5,1957, and raised on January 16, 1958 at North Woods #849. He served as Lodge Master in 1974.

For many years he was the lone pharmacist in the Old Forge area, prior to moving to Arizona. He has since returned to make his home in Old Forge with his wife, Margo. He will celebrate his 80th birthday on March 13th.

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