The harvest has begun slowly. Paulette offered many “thanks for this bountiful harvest, even though it is small in quantity in comparison to the amount of food required to feed those in need; thanks to all who have given of themselves to help produce this harvest; thanks to all those who prepare this fresh food …
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Hospice Donation 2019
W. Bro Bob Akkanen noted that there is a picture in the Sudbury Star on line today in the around Sudbury in photo’s R.W. Bro. Sam Khoury, R.W. Bro. Reg Daigle and Bro. Gerry Lougheed giving a check for the hospice from the Sudbury-Manitoulin Freemasons. A small version of that picture is below.
Community Garden 2019
Nickel Lodge pledged to sponsor the 4H Community Garden again back in January. This year the 4H club pooled all the sponsors so that everyone is representing the entire garden. The money goes to buying supplies, building new plots, etc. The taller garden boxes are new for 2019. Bro. Leonard adds, “there was a late …
Grand Lodge Communication 2019
R.W. Bro. Robert J. Lipic was installed as the D.D.G.M. for the Sudbury-Manitoulin District at Grand Lodge in July 2019. Also, two Brethren from Nickel Lodge No. 427 participated in the pipe band procession. Below are some random pictures of the festivities. Perspectives change with the company you keep.
Espanola Installation 2019
R.W. Bro. Paavo Liukko, D.D.G.M. of the Sudbury-Manitoulin District, made his last fraternal visit for the masonic year to watch Espanola Lodge No. 527 reinstall W. Bro. Brad Bracken to the East on Wednesday June 26th, 2019.
Nickel Initiation Geoff Witzke
At an emergent meeting on June 19, 2019, R.W. Bro. Paavo Liukko attended as a fraternal visit to his mother lodge as D.D.G.M. to see Mr. Geoffrey Witzke be initiated into Nickel Lodge No. 427.
Gore Bay Installation 2019
Below are pictures of Gore Bay Lodge No. 472’s Installation held Thursday, June 13, 2019 including a couple of their new building. W.Bro. Aaron Wright was reinstalled in the East.
Doric Installation 2019
Below are pictures of Doric Lodge No. 455’s Installation held Tuesday, June 11, 2019. W.Bro. Mike Terry was installed in the East.
Nickel Lodge Ladies Night BBQ – 2019
The turn out was small for Nickel Lodge No. 427’s annual Ladies Night BBQ on 2019-06-08. The proceeds will be going to MasoniCh.I.P.
Nickel Annual Memorial Service 2019
While it is unusual for pictures to be taken for Nickel Lodge No. 427’s Annual Memorial Service, an exception was made this year. (Right to Left) On June 5th, 2019, our D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Paavo Liukko attended on a fraternal visit to his home lodge. Also, with our W.M. out of town that day, R.W. …