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Called From Labor

I regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Clyde Ross, Jr. on October 11^th, 2016 at the age of 84 years and 9 days.  

 Brother Clyde who petitioned our Lodge in May of 1968, was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on February 8^th, 1969 in Catalina Island Lodge, No. 524, in Avalon and was a member in good standing for the past 47 years.

 Brother Clyde resided with his wife Jean of 59 years on Santa Catalina Island since 1960.  Having retired, Brother Clyde had previously worked as a Skilled Craftsman Electrician in Avalon and prior to moving to the island as an Animal Trainer for Marineland of the Pacific which was located at Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, California, it was the largest oceanarium in the world at its time.  

 Brother Clyde passed peacefully in his sleep having recently being diagnosed with cancer.

 The family will be having private services with interment at sea.

 Condolence cards may be sent to his widow:

 Mrs. Jean Ross

PO Box 845

Avalon, CA 90704-0845

Brother Christopher H. Gage on February 29^th, 2016 at the age of 63 years, 8 months, and 24 days at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda, CA.

 Brother Christopher had been Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on December 28, 1982 in Catalina Island Lodge, No. 524, in Avalon prior to the relocation to Temecula.  

 Brother Christopher who was a disabled Vietnam Veteran, had been ill for some time, fighting lung disease, in addition to multiple other Agent Orange related issues, and had caught pneumonia in the end.

No information on Services are known at this time.

On Tuesday, September 11th, Brother Tony Martin was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Hemet Lodge #615. Lodge was opened and the First Section conferred by Worshipful Anthony McLean and his corps of officers from Temecula Catalina Island Lodge #524. Members of the Division VIII Degree Team conferred the second section of the degree and Worshipful Frank Postmus, PM, delivered the lecture. The degree was well attended and many of the Brothers present agreed that the presentation of the degree was most impressive.
Submitted by,
Frank Postmus, PM

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Murrieta Mesa High School Cornerstone Ceremony

 On Friday, May 25, 2012, Temecula-Catalina Island Lodge #524 sponsored a cornerstone ceremony at Murrieta Mesa High School in Murrieta, California. The day began with the Grand Lodge officers, the officers of Temecula-Catalina Island Lodge, their families and guests socializing at the Lodge. At noon the Grand Lodge performed their Grand Lodge opening which was followed by a great lunch.

 The ceremony at the high school began with the entrance of the Masons and Grand Lodge officers.  The American flag was presented by the NJROTC Color Guard, and the national anthem was sung by senior, Emily Minor.  We were welcomed by the Principal Mary Walters and the Murrieta Valley United School District Superintendent, Dr. Stan Scheer.  After a musical selection by Emily Minor the Senior Class President, Allison Moreno, spoke and then listed the contents of the time capsule. Shawn Stevenson gave an inspiring speech from the senior class, who will be the first senior class graduating next week from the new school.

The Grand Lodge officers, lead by the Grand Master, the Most Worshipful Frank Loui, then proceeded with the formal cornerstone ceremony. The cornerstone and the time capsule will be place by the flag pole at the athletic field.  On behalf of the Grand Lodge of California, Past Grand Master, William J. Bray III, presented the principal with a $1000.00 from the Masonic Foundation, to be used specifically for the new school.

We congratulate Don Young and Mike Sekera for their assistance with the coordinating of the ceremony with the Grand Lodge, the school and the Lodge, to the Inspector Russ Baldauf for the countless hours he spent on this project and the members of Temecula-Catalina Island for their obvious attention to the details and for the excellent execution of the events of the entire day.

Submitted by:

Frank Lee AGL Division 8