Is it Spring Yet?
Why Not?
As this is being written ice
and snow are finally melting, and it is a balmy 40 degrees. Grass has yet to make its appearance, but we
are sure is it under there somewhere.
Weather prognosticators are trumpeting the early arrival of spring
rains, breathlessly claiming this is the actual start of the growing
season. There might be some truth to
this, as snow is high in nitrogen, facilitating crop growth as well as lawn
grass. But don’t worry – there is no
need to chip ice off the mower just yet.
By now you have most likely
received one of the yellow post cards from the Grand Lodge of Ohio, with a
return address of Chesapeake, Virginia. If not,
don’t worry – yours will be arriving soon.
Essentially this represents an opportunity to purchase a directory of
Members of Ohio Lodges. Similar in
concept to school alumni directories, it is the first experience this writer
has had with Masonic groups. There is no
obligation to purchase, and it is a sales pitch, not a scam. The Virginia address is the home office of the publisher, and has
been authorized by Grand Lodge. If you
are interested, the Grand Lodge of Ohio has additional information on the
topic. Clicking on the link on left side
of this page will take you there.
Speaking of the internet,
time and change have been happening around us, expanding and improving access
to information and services. That is a
cryptic way of saying there are some local web sites we’d like to bring to your
attention.
The Village of La Rue has had a Face Book account for some time now. It has been used to post boil alerts,
closings, outages, celebrations, and observances. They have added a web site which is even more
full-featured. The community calendar,
Village Council minutes, and other important information are posted
regularly. You don’t need to live in the
Village to make use of the information.
Check them out at:
The La Rue Community
Alliance was formed as a non-profit group to improve and enhance local
businesses, and address flooding issues.
You can check out their site at:
Food is not only necessary
for existence, but a prominent feature of many meetings. Recent Inspection dinners have been catered
by Coonie’s, many regular meetings feature pizza from JC’s, and Lynch’s Cash
& Carry has provided ingredients for many others. Each has a web presence which features the
offerings and specials. We encourage you
to check them out:
Coonie’s:
JC’s Pizza:
Lynch’s Cash & Carry:
There is one more site to
bring to your attention. Many local
residents have this book marked, and check it regularly during rainy
periods. As you probably have guessed,
it is the water level for the Scioto River:
There are other services,
activities, and organizations within and around our community. Many have web sites and/or Face Book pages,
which has almost supplanted word-of-mouth advertising. Our plan is to add a “Local Interests” page
to our site in the coming months. If you
have a suggested listing, please let us know at larue463@yahoo.com.
Here are some dates to
remember:
March 27, 2015 15th District Grand Master’s Reception. Listed as starting at 7pm, it will be held at Marion #70, at a cost of $20 per person. In a departure from previous years, attire is
listed as business casual (no coats or ties), and the menu is a loaded potato
bar. Reservations are needed by March 20th.
March 20, 2015 Spring !
April 5, 2015 Easter
April 15, 2015 Tax
Day.
Make sure your paperwork is postmarked accordingly.
May 10, 2015 Mother’s Day.
Everybody has one, knows one, and has been influenced by one. This is your official day to let them know
how much that means to you.
May 25, 2015 Memorial Day.
An opportunity to express appreciation for those who have sacrificed to
keep our country free.
June 14, 2015 Flag
Day
June 21, 2015 Father’s Day. An
opportunity to honor fathers and fatherhood, and celebrate the contributions
they have made in our lives.
July 4, 2015 Independence
Day. Celebrating the birth of
a nation doesn’t have to include parades, picnics, and fireworks, but it is fun
when it does.
September 7, 2015 Labor Day.
Dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,
it constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made
to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
October 23-24, 2015 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, held at the
Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio. Details will
be posted as they become available.
Along the way we will add
more dates and information. Check back
often.
That’s all we know for now. Stay warm, and we’ll
See you
in Lodge!
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