The North Carolina Mason

May/June 2016 The North Carolina Mason Page 7 MilepoStS GRIFTON — On April 6, Grifton 243 presented Charles Tyn- dall Herring, left, his Veteran's Emblem celebrating his 50 years in the fraternity. Grifton Master Gary Clements, right, presented the award. John Michael Brown's 50 years were also honored, but he was unable to attend the gathering. — Bruce Clements WALNUT COVE — Billy Joyce, left, received his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years in Masonry recently. Grand Master Bryant Webster, right, presented the honor. Joyce was joined by several members of his family. He was master of Walnut Cove 629 in 1974 and is currently district deputy grand master of the 26 th Masonic District. Mount Airy — Members of Renfro 691 received ser- vice awards April 16. Getting honors were, from left, Tyco Woods a Diamond Jubilee (60 years), John Bode Veteran's Emblem (50 years), and Bobby Watson Veteran's Emblem (50 years). Family members were invited for the open meeting and meal. — Garner Jarrell Jr. ZEBULON — Whitestone 155 members Ted Arnold and Jimmy Pearce got their Veteran's Emblems in April. The awards are to celebrate their 50 years in the Masonic fraternity. — Jared Lloyd OLIN — Alan Williams, right, of Olin 226 recently received his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years as a Mason. He is seen here receiving the award from Olin Master pro tem Roger Speaks. — Van Galliher GREENSBORO — Back in Janu- ary, the Piedmont had its first bad win- ter weather of the season. ree inches of snow is inconvenient enough in North Carolina, but put a heavy coat of ice on top of it, and you have a real mess. WhiteStone had a big challenge man- ning the Home. Some staffers spent the night to make sure things were running and residents were cared for. Revolution 552 Master Ray Spillers got on the phone, called Administra- tor Mark Kolada, and offered help. He offered the service of several members of his lodge who were equipped with four-by-four vehicles. Over the next three days, Raymond Spillers, Robert Spillers II, Aaron Benton, Dale Cheek, and Jarrett Jordon worked morning, noon, and night ferrying nursing and dietary staff to keep the Home operat- ing smoothly. "ese Brothers really went above and beyond the call of duty, and we are eternally grateful," said WhiteStone Administrator Mark Kolada. Grand Master Bryant Webster said, "It is precisely this kind of consideration of others before self that characterizes the Master Mason. I could not be more proud to call each of these men 'Broth- er'.… It is moments like this, which oc- cur with greater and greater frequency, that convince me that Masonry is alive, well, thriving, and on the cusp of a re- naissance in North Carolina." Masons save the snow day

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