Stockbridge Masonic Lodge surprises Heritage School Library with $2,000 donation

Heritage Librarian Terry Wireman knew nothing beforehand about the $2,000 Mason Lodge donation and was flabbergasted at the announcement during a presentation March 29. Photo by Mary Wilson

by Mary Wilson

Terry Wireman, Stockbridge Heritage School Librarian, wrote a letter to the Stockbridge Free and Accepted Mason Lodge 130. In it, she stated that the school would appreciate any funds the Masons could donate to help with new books for the library. The old books, she wrote, were getting worn out. Plus, there were new series of interest to the children.

The Stockbridge Lodge discussed the letter, and members suggested donating $300, then $500. The group decided on $1,000. The Stockbridge Lodge told Heritage Principal Sarah Bentley that it planned to donate $1,000 and members asked if they might attend the Reading Program, March 29, to award the donation. Bentley said she would be pleased for them to attend and present.

Before C.G. Lantis, Dan Wilson and Greg Uihlein attended the program to represent the Stockbridge Lodge, the group increased the amount to $2,000.

“We are so happy to help the students,” Lantis stated in making the announcement, “because they are our future and reading is so important.”

L-R: C.G. Lantis, Terry Wireman, Danny Wilson and Greg Uihlein.

The $2,000 amount came as a surprise to Bentley. Wireman, who knew nothing beforehand about the donation, was flabbergasted and appreciative of the funds.

“One of the main objectives of the Masonic Lodge is to help the Community,” Danny Wilson said. “We were excited to help the school and the children in our community.”