January 30, 2017
Blythe-Needles Lodge held their installation on January 14, 2017. The Installing team was Worshipful Tom Leonard (Inspector), Worshipful George Whitmore (AGL), and Worshipful George Thomas (Master of the Local Prince Hall Lodge) as Chaplain. A wonderful dinner was served beforehand, and the local Palo Verde High School Army JROTC presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pictured: front row: Worshipful George Whitmore second row: Worshipful George Thomas, Timothy Ray, Worshipful Tom Leonard, Jeff Gatchell, Joel Gordon, Joseph Faubus, Bill Royer, and Worshipful Stuart Ryan Back row: Kevin Currier and Bill Jarrard
October 9, 2012
Saturday, September 15th, Brothers John Brooks, Kevin Currier, Rob McGill and I loaded into the car in the early morning hours and made the drive to the beautiful town of Prescott, Arizona. Our final destination was the Fain Ranch, Home of the Prescott Outdoor Degree. Brother Brooks and I made this trip two years ago and had a good idea of what to expect. For Brothers Currier and McGill this was a new adventure. Upon arrival we proceeded through the front gate, signed in, and went down to the guest room by the pond for coffee and a doughnuts.…
April 26, 2012
On Wednesday April 4, 2012, Blythe/Needles Lodge #473 honored three instructors, for their dedication to education. Rosalie Ann Campa, Gretchen Nelson, and Opal Kemp have worked for the Riverside County office of Education for a combined total of over 65 years teaching Special Needs children. Both Rosalie and Gretchen are graduates of our local Palo Verde High School, who have stayed here to help our local children. Opal transferred to Blythe from Banning in 1992, and has taught here since. The ceremonies were preceded by the awarding of a Scholarship from the Blythe Social Club, to Kathleen Bell, daughter…
