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Page 10 The North Carolina Mason January/February 2019 travelinG the tar heel state neWs From our lodGes Putting Masonry on exhibit ELIZABETH CITY – The Museum of the Al- bemarle will open its latest small exhibit, Blue Lodges of the Albemarle, on March 16. The exhi- bition recognizes the Albemarle region's Freema- sons and the charitable works they perform in and around their com- munities. An assort- ment of artifacts from several Albemarle Ma- sonic Lodges reveal the fraternity's rich history in Northeastern North Carolina and its philanthropic heritage. Among this eclectic collection: A North Carolina Mason- ic Lodge manual, a lodge ballot box, and a Masonic fundraiser admissions ticket. Blue Lodges of the Albemarle remains on view until the end of 2019. Make plans to attend the opening reception, set for 10 a.m. on March 16. More information about the museum is available at https://www.museu- mofthealbemarle.com. SHALLOTTE – The 2nd annual Cruising for Kids charity run hosted by Shallotte #727 raised about $6,000 for the Masonic Home for Children. Master Edwin Douglas said "I am very proud of this event! Not only does it generate funds for our Masonic Home, but it invites the public to learn more about what we stand for as Masons." Past Master John Gregory created the event and coordinated it for a second year. David Ozvat, 12th District MHCO ambassador, gave a presen- tation on the history and operations of MHCO. DUNN – Several lodges gathered in November for the third annual District 20 Battlefield Degree on the Av- erasboro Battlefield in Dunn. Brother Chad Ashley Brooks of Oak Grove #750 was raised to the Sublime Degree. Brothers enjoyed a day of fellowship in which all differences were put aside for the greater good. LAURINBURG – Brothers of Laurinburg #305 again sup- ported the local Shop With a Cop program during the holiday season. The program pairs a lo- cal youth with an officer. They go shopping together for a Christ- mas present the youth would not otherwise receive. On hand for the check presentation was, from left, Police Chief Darwin Williams, Police Officer Zachary Van Horn, Worshipful Master Mike Nobles and Sheriff Chief Deputy Lloyd Goins.