Stanbridge Masonic Lodge #19 gives back to the community

On August 9, the Stanbridge Masonic Lodge had a BBQ with friends and family. At that event the Lodge presented donations collected throughout the year, to the Eastern Townships Shrine Club, Camp Garagona, and the Levesque Craighead Foundation. In attendance were also representatives from the various recipients. Ralph Gilman is the Fire Chief of Bedford as well as being a director of the Levesque Craighead Foundation. Nicholas Brien is the Camp Manager of Camp Garagona. Rodrick Mcwilliam is the Treasurer of the Eastern Townships Shrine Club.

Bryan Mitchell is the Master of the Lodge and he was proud of his Lodge’s donations to local community organizations. The Stanbridge Masonic Lodge is one of seven Lodges within the District of Bedford. They will have representatives at the booth under the Grandstand at Brome Fair for the Labour Day weekend.

Hi! I am a big, tall white male dog, only about a year old. I am happy, friendly and enthusiastic - a little too enthusiastic at times! What I do need is someone who can take the time to teach me the do's and don’ts of being the perfect dog - just the basics like ‘don’t jump up on people’! I hear that is it not that complicated to learn, but I just can’t teach myself! I hope you will consider helping. Please come and meet me here at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch. du Vide, Ste-angèle-de-monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).

Adoption hours: 2 - 4 p.m. on Thursdays & Saturdays 450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/spcamonteregie

FIREWORKS: (and thunder and lightning) Please remember to keep us inside and be sure to not let us bolt out the door! We can get completely disoriented and not be able to find our way home.

SPCA MONTÉRÉGIE DOG WALK: Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You and your dogs are invited to join us at the shelter for our largest annual fundraiser, the 2019 Dog Walk. Enjoy craft tables, baked goods, games and information. Did we mention great prizes and contests? Visit our website or Facebook for more info!

Left to right: Eric Corey (Lodge Secretary), Bryan Mitchell (Master of the Lodge), Rodrick Mcwilliam (Treasurer of the E.T. Shrine Club), Xavier Gullard (DDGM), Robert Farnham, and J.P. Letourneau were part of the August evening where funds were given back to the community

Eric Corey (Stanbridge Masonic Lodge # 19's secretary) is on the left, Nicholas Brien (Camp Garagona Camp Manager) is in the center, and Bryan Mitchell (Master of the Lodge), is on the right.