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One copy should be on the Secretary's desk at every meeting. Additional copies will be sent upon request ROBERT R. LANDRY GRAND MASTER 2008-2009 ELECTED GRAND OFFICERS 2008-2009 APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS 2008-2009 870 Proceedings of the [May GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine was held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 At Saco, Maine for the purpose of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Saco Masonic Hall. Ceremonies included the Unveiling of the Cornerstone of the Saco Masonic Hall and the Rededication of the Masonic Hall by the Grand Lodge of Maine and Saco Lodge No. 9. Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine, opened Grand Lodge in Ample Form at 1:00 p.m. R.W. Joel Tripp delivered the Invocation. The colors were presented by St. Amand Commandery Honor Guard and Brother Don Lauzier played the National Anthem on his Trumpet. The Kora Highlanders played Amazing Grace. Other dignitaries included Kevin Savage, President of the Biddeford/Saco Savings Institution; Mark Johnson, Mayor of Saco; Wor. Jeffrey Johnson, the Master of Saco Lodge and 120 Brothers, family and friends. Mark Johnson, Mayor of Saco, read a Proclamation declaring this as, “Saco Masonic Hall Day.” The celebration started at the site of the Amtrak Train Station, which was the site of the original Masonic Hall, called Calef Hall, and proceeded to the new Masonic Hall on Main Street, Saco. Brother Alfred “Bill” Kany, Past President of the Biddeford/Saco Savings Institution, received his 50 Year Veterans Medal from M.W. John E. Anagnostis. Wor. Seth Dube presented 75 year Veteran, Wor. Ralph Meserve, with a new white leather Apron since he had lost his in a flood many years ago. Wor. Brother Meserve and M.W. John Anagnostis were the Marshals in a Parade that proceeded from the original hall to the present Masonic hall. The Masonic Family and Friends Band dressed in period clothes entertained the crowd with music from 100 years ago. Three Trolleys carried the Past Masters of Saco Lodge; the Elders of Saco Lodge and Masonic Widows of Saco Lodge along the parade route. M.W. Gerald S. Leighton conducted the cornerstone ceremony, which was followed by refreshments in the dining hall and an open house. A Gala Masonic banquet and ball was held at the Keeley Banquet Center in Portland during the evening hours. Fraternally submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary 2008] Grand Lodge of Maine 871 GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held at Madison, Maine on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Somerset County Jail. Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine, opened Grand Lodge at 12:30 p.m. in Ample form. The Grand Master led the Brethren in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country. Grand Lodge Officers participating: M.W. Gerald S. Leighton Grand Master Wor. Michael Theriault Deputy Grand Master - Acting R.W. Lester F. Smith Senior Grand Warden R.W. Walter E. Kyllonen Junior Grand Warden R.W. Neil Hunnewell PDDGM 13th Masonic District Wor. Robert Dunphy Grand Senior Steward Bro. Phillip Roy Grand Junior Steward R.W. W. Daniel Hill Grand Chaplain R.W. A. James Ross Grand Marshal Bro. George Reed Euclid Lodge - Senior Warden Wor. Charles Haley Euclid Lodge - Marshal The Grand Stewards, who are each Somerset County Commissioners, actually set the cornerstone in place during this most impressive ceremony. Following the ceremony, the Grand Master made appropriate remarks. The Grand Lodge of Maine was closed in Ample Form at 2:30 p.m. by M.W. Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. Tours of the partially completed facility were conducted by the County Commissioners. Fraternally submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary 872 Proceedings of the [May GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine was held at Augusta on Sunday, November 25, 2007 for the purpose of making the Annual Visitation to the Veterans at the Togus VA Medical Center. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form at 10:15 a.m, by Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. R.W. Wyn Haskell delivered the Invocation. A procession was formed and, at 10:30 a.m., the Masons marched into the Interdenominational Chapel. The Flag of our country was posted by the Grand Lodge Officers. The National Anthem was sung by Wor. Clyde Roth. William D. Smith, Chaplain for the Veterans Medical Center, delivered the Sermon. The procession into the Chapel was led by Brother Everett Kaherl, Chief Highlander, playing the Bagpipes. The following Masons were in the procession: M.W. Gerald S. Leighton Grand Master M.W. Wayne T. Adams Past Grand Master M.W. Claire V. Tusch Past Grand Master R.W. Robert R. Landry Deputy Grand Master R.W. Lester F. Smith Senior Grand Warden R.W. Walter E. Kyllonen Junior Grand Warden R.W. Harold E. McKenney, Jr. Grand Treasurer R.W. Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary Wor. E. Fritz Day Grand Senior Deacon R.W. Phillip Hopkins Grand Junior Deacon Wor. Martin L. Perfit Grand Steward Wor. Andrew E. Matlins Grand Steward R.W. A. James Ross Grand Marshal R.W. Lyn Haskell Ass’t Grand Chaplain R.W. W. Daniel Hill Ass’t Grand Chaplain R.W. David Billings Ass’t Grand Chaplain Wor. Clyde A. Roth Grand Organist Wor. Norman Moorehouse M.S.A. Rep. Emeritus R.W. Ralph Knowles D.D.G.M. 10th District R.W. Steven Marin D.D.G.M. 11th District The Grand Master closed the Grand Lodge of Maine at 11:35 a. m. in Ample form. Fraternally submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary 2008] Grand Lodge of Maine 873 GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held at Ellsworth, Maine on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new lodge building of Lygonia Lodge No. 40 and to dedicate the new building to Masonry all in the same day. The Grand Lodge of Maine was opened at 12:10 p.m. in Ample Form and the ceremonies were led under the direction of Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. The ceremonies were well attended by Masons and members of the public with the attendance estimated at 140 persons. Both ceremonies were conducted according to the regulations of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Grand Lodge Officers participating: M.W. Gerald S. Leighton Grand Master R.W. Robert R. Landry Deputy Grand Master R.W. Lester F. Smith Senior Grand Warden R.W. Walter E. Kyllonen Junior Grand Warden R.W. William Case Acting Grand Treasurer R.W. Frank M. Theriault Acting Grand Secretary Wor. E. Fritz Day Grand Senior Deacon R.W. Phillip E. Hopkins Grand Junior Deacon Wor. Leslie M. Gray Grand Chaplain R.W. A. James Ross Grand Marshal Wor. Robert D. Chaput Grand Tyler R.W. David A. Walker Grand Steward R.W. Ralph G. Knowles Grand Steward Dean Hoke Architect R.W. Michael W. Walker, District Deputy Grand Master and V.W. Norris M. Reddish, District Educational Representative were also in attendance. The Grand Lodge of Maine was closed in Ample Form by M.W. Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine at 2:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, A. James Ross Acting Grand Secretary 874 Proceedings of the [May GRAND LODGE OF MAINE 2008 One Hundred Eighty-Ninth Annual Communication In Grand Lodge Ellsworth, Maine May 6, 2008 The 189th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held on May 6, 2008, at the Holiday Inn in Ellsworth, Maine. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample form at 9:15 a.m. (E.D.T.) by Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. R.W. Daniel Hill, Assistant Grand Chaplain, delivered the Invocation. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PRESENT: Gerald S. Leighton Grand Master Robert R. Landry Deputy Grand Master Lester F. Smith Senior Grand Warden Walter E. Kyllonen Junior Grand Warden Harold E. McKenney, Jr. Grand Treasurer Hollis G.