Masonic Life Network

On Thursday, October 18, 2012, Menifee Valley Lodge #289 of the 826^th Masonic District, held its 17^th Annual Brother Vick Knight, Ed.D., Commemorative Constitution Contest. The High Schools competing this year were: Elsinore HS, Wildomar; Lakeview HS, Lake Elsinore; Nuview Bridge Early College HS, Nuevo; Paloma Valley HS, Menifee;  and Perris HS, Perris.

After each team had the opportunity to answer 16 questions, Elsinore HS and Lakeview HS ended at the top in a tie. In the run-off, Elsinore HS won for the 8th consecutive year. What a record! Our hats are off to the students and their faculty advisor, Mr. Wil Hernandez.

The Elsinore HS team received certificates good for 4 large pizzas from Papa John’s and a gold medallion identifying them as first place winners. All 25 students also received a gift card from Wendy’s Hamburgers good for $5 in food purchases, and a certificate of accomplishment, and the members of the runner-up teams also received gold medallions identifying them as contestants.

Team from all five competing high schools voiced the same sentiment, “We can’t wait for next year!”

Frank Postmas, PM –  Quizmaster

On Friday evening, August 31, 2012, M. W. Frank Loui and many
of the Grand Lodge officers were at Menifee Valley Lodge #289, Sun City,
on the occasion of the Lodge's 125th Anniversary. A dispensation authorizing
Elsinore Lodge U. D. to meet was issued September 1, 1887. On September 1, 2005,
Elsinore #289 and Perris #411 consolidated to form Menifee Valley #289.

Dinner was prepared by Brother Jeff Barba, who is a professional chef and
the Junior Deacon of Menifee Valley Lodge, and was served by six members
of Bethel #165, Sun City, I. O. J. D. and six students from Nuview Bridge
Early College High School with which Menifee Valley Lodge is partnered.

As part of the 125th celebration, the Grand Master, ably assisted Worshipful Jerry L. Donathan, the Master of Menifee Valley Lodge, as he unveiled
the new cornerstone of rose granite, that will soon to be installed on the front of the
lodge building.

Frank Postmus, PM