Monday, March 9, 2015



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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