August 4, 2016
Ted Hammond received the high honor of the Hiram Award on June 15 after a prime rib dinner at Evergreen Lodge in Riverside. Bro. Hammond had at least 60 attend the event . Former recipients of the Award , Vic Ropac, John Channon , and Howard Born gave various parts of the presentation followed by acting Master , Tom Philp presenting the award. Ted’s family was well represented as well as members of his church and the lodge. Various stories about Ted were told and Bro. Ted gave us some stories of his friendships with John Vanderzyl and some …
March 14, 2016
For the month of March we would like to remember our Senior Past Master, Wor. Dick Woods, who passed away on February 14th, 2016 Wor. Woods was born in Lubbock, Texas, on April 1st, 1926. His career as an educator began in Gruver, Texas, in 1951. He taught 7th and 8th grade in the town which had a population of 452. After relocating to Riverside in July of 1963, he enjoyed a teaching career which spanned 37 years. Wor. Woods also worked in law enforcement. In 1961, while on assignment for the Burns Detective Agency, he had an office…
September 30, 2012
The “Hiram Award Program” is the official recognition of a Brother by his own Lodge for his devoted service to that Lodge and to Masonic principles in general. It is intended for the Brother who, year after year, displays his devotion without receiving special recognition or special honor. Every Lodge has many such members. They are the living cement that binds our Fraternity into a true Brotherhood. You will find them at labor in kitchens, the coaching rooms, the committees, their churches and communities – anywhere that a true and steady hand of assistance is needed. The Hiram Award…
