MASONIC NEWS

To All Interested Parties:

     The Masonic park took a substantial amount of damage this year, due to unusual flooding, heavy snowstorms, and very heavy windstorms.  The estimated repairs are quite substantial and although we hope to cut costs through volunteer labor and donated materials, there is still a concern over finances.  All donations and assistance would be greatly appreciated, and very welcomed.

     The first item is the water system. We had a main line rupture and it drained the tank.  With all the digging and line repair, the totals to repair this are approximately $2340.00.

     The second item is the main power lines for the park.  There were 20 spans of wire and several poles broken off, as well as large amounts of damage to hardware.  The estimate for repairs totals $25,000.00, and includes six poles, one roll of wire, hardware, and installation.

     The third item is to repair the roof on the big kitchen from tree damage.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $500.

     The fourth item is to rebuild shelter 58 and Maple Grove (area 3) from flood damage.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $3000.00.

     The fifth item is to install a new oversized culvert at the lower pond drain, across the road.  The flood washed out the old culverts, and the road.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $3000.00.

     The sixth item is general road repair to all the lower roads from flood damage.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $8500.00.

     The seventh item is to rebuild the canyon creek bank and to reinforce areas that took heavy damage.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $30,000.00.

     The eighth item is to relocate and repair the Al Jorge shelter in area 1 and to repair the ground damage.  The estimate for repairs is $3000.00.

     The ninth item is the dividers between the fish ponds.  Two of them will need repairs done to them and one of them will need to be replaced.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $1900.00.

    The tenth item is repair to the Open Air lodge.  Upon initial inspection, there is speaker wire damage and seating damage.  The tiers around the lodge room will need to be rebuilt and re-graveled for the seating.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $6000.00.

     The eleventh item is to rebuild the small Whidbey 15 shelter by the swimming hole from the flood damage.  The estimate for repairs is approximately $3000.00.

     To date the repairs which have been addressed but not necessarily completed are: New electric poles and wiring, Culverts installed to make roads accessible,

 Repairs to lower road along the creek

    A special account has been opened at Key Bank for the sole purpose of the Masonic Park Restoration.  If you would like to make a donation by check or money order, please mail to:

                                 Masonic Park

                                PO Box 1379

                                Granite Falls, WA 98252

     A PayPal account has been established for those who wish to donate with a credit card.  All donations other than cash or checks can be done by utilizing the PayPal account at masonicpark@msn.com.  Please be sure to designate your donation to "Masonic Park Restoration Fund."

     For further information, please contact Fred or Paula Turner, our Park Managers, at 360-691-6641 or email them at turnermasprk@msn.com.  Or call Frank Pascoe, Chairman of the Masonic Park Restoration Committee, at 360-653-1126 or email him at peachwm@juno.com .

     Large amounts of rock and other materials can be recycled from the park, but gravel, lumber, and other miscellaneous materials cannot.   So once again with an estimated total of over $86,500 in damage and expenses, any and all donations will be graciously accepted.  We here at the Masonic Park hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday, and will have an even better New Year.  We thank you in advance for your support

Frank Pascoe

Masonic Park Restoration Committee Chairman, ,

Terry Gibbs

Masonic Park Board Chairman,

THE MASONIC PARK

A SPECIAL PLACE FOR
THE WHOLE FAMILY
245 Acres of
Sheer Camping Enjoyment

 

Located four and one half miles east of Granite Falls, Washington, the Masonic Park, with its beautiful majestic trees, secluded campsites and the rushing stream that runs through it, makes a stay at the park a delightful, peaceful change from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.
The Masonic Park, with its 245 acres of splendid Hemlock, Fir, and Cedar trees, has many private RV campsites with shelters and cooking pits along the creek. There are also group camping areas, RV dumps, a bathhouse with hot showers, a playground for the kids, and one of the best steelhead fishing streams in the State of Washington.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL MASONIC PARK AT (360) 691-6641

HISTORY OF THE MASONIC PARK

The Masonic Park is the property of the Master Masons Club of Snohomish and Island Counties. It consists of 245 acres of beautifully wooded land on rushing Canyon Creek and is located in the foothills of the majestic Cascade Mountains.
This beautiful park was donated by Jacob Anthes, Mathias and Johanna Quist, the Soundview Pulp Company, and the Des Moines Timber Company in four separate bequests between 1932 and 1948. It was donated for the purpose of constructing a park for Master Masons and their families.
The Park has been developed entirely by donations of time, effort, money, and materials from many devoted brethren and many of the surrounding lodges.
Membership in the Master Masons Club is maintained by an annual fee to all Master Masons belonging to a lodge in Snohomish and Island Counties and is the primary source of revenue for maintenance of the Park.
In recent years, the use of the Park has been extended to other Master Masons belonging to lodges outside of Snohomish and island Counties, who wish to maintain an annual associate membership for the same fee per year.
Planned development of the Park, inaugurated several years ago to protect this tremendous resource, has made possible the development of timbered portions and the expansion and beautification of picnic and camping areas.
For the first time it has a water system and electric power. Provisions for future development of the Park have been made by the adoption of a Memorial Trust Fund form life memberships that will one day provide income for the perpetual maintenance of the Park. Donations to this fund can be made directly to the Master Masons Club or at the entry gate.

ABOUT YOUR MASONIC PARK

The Park is open for your pleasure from April 1st through October 31st Park hours are:
April and October
8 am until 6 pm
May through September
8 am until 9 pm
November through March 3l we are closed; however, you may still use the Park to camp or spend the day by calling ahead before coming.
Please respect the Park hours for registration when open as we do not register after hours. If you come after hours, you may leave and return the next day or stay in the parking area above until the next day. Our managers and caretakers are on duty 10-13 hours per day and need their rest also.
A copy of Park the rules is available at the gate when you register and we ask that you please follow them.
The Park has several covered shelters: two large enclosed buildings; two separate bathrooms (one with coin-operated showers); and 4 wood storage bins. There are some shelters with hook-ups (power and water only) and there are two dump stations. The two large enclosed buildings (the big kitchen and Peterson Hall) are available by reservation and fees only. There are some open shelters (small and large) and two group areas that may be reserved for a fee. The rest are first come first serve. Call the Park for reservation information.
The Park has three play areas for children of all ages. Beautiful Canyon Creek runs through the park with access for swimming and fishing. You can also come up for a picnic and stroll though the Park.
Some of the Major Park functions are:
Easter Sunday: This is usually a 30 minute program held a Beale Hall. It is a non-denominational service followed by breakfast at the Chalet.
Wood Cutting: An Annual event which consists of volunteers to cut, split, haul and stack wood in the 4 wood bins for your use while camping. There is a lunch served to the volunteers for that day.
Rainbow Weekend: The girls and adults camp in the Park and have fun.
Job’s Daughters Weekend: The girls and adults camp in the Park and have fun.
DeMolay WOFAB: The boys and adults camp in the Park and have fun.
Open Air 3td Degree: The first Saturday in August is the annual open air special communication for the conferral of the Master Mason Degree. The setting is in the natural amphitheater of the Masonic Park.
To enjoy all this you must have a current dues card in a Masonic Lodge, an Amaranth Court and/or an Eastern Star Chapter.

 

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JOIN THE MASTER MASONS CLUB

Would you like to help? Well, it’s easy. Just tear off the back section of this brochure, write your name and address, the name, number, city, and state of your lodge, and mail it with a check to the address below.
Just think, you can become a member and enjoy the peace, quiet, and beauty of your own Masonic Park.
If you are already a member, you can help by giving this brochure to a Masonic friend and encourage him to become a member.
A life membership in the Master Masons Club can be purchased by paying a one time lump sum or can be spread over two years with half each year.
All of the money paid on a life membership is placed into a Memorial Trust Fund and the principal will never be used. It is hoped that one day our Memorial Fund will be large enough that the interest will furnish the major support for the Park.
PLEASE HELP. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you should do today.
Mail your check for a membership or donation to the Master Masons Club today.
Master Masons Club
P0 BOX 1379
Granite Falls, WA 98252
CONSIDER USING THE MASONIC PARK
FOR WEDDINGS, GROUP PICNICS,
GROUP CAMPING, AND FAMILY
REUNIONS.
We have large covered shelters, two buildings with cooking facilities, a beautiful Open Air Lodge, two dump stations, electrical and water hookups and a heated bath house.
CALL (360) 691-6641

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