New Master Mason - Jason Logsdon
Mountain Lodge No. 99 Officers for the Year 2020
Jason, third from left, was raised 10/14/2021.
Pictured L to R: {Front Row) Steve Moore, Senior Deacon; Jonny L. Lancaster, immediate Past Master and Senior Warden; Adam Nicol, Worshipful Master; Thomas W. Kurkowski, Junior Warden; Clyde W. Stewart, Jr., Secretary; (Back Row) William Evans, Jr., Treasurer; Francis Snyder, Tyler; Allen Sowers, Past Master and Senior Stewart; Dennis W. Patterson, Past Master and Junior Stewart; William E. Orndorff, Chaplain; Harry A. Morgan, Junior Deacon.
Mountain Lodge No. 99 Officers for the Year 2017
Pictured L to R: (Front Row) Jeffrey M. Grogg, Grand Inspector; Francis Snyder, Trustee; Dennis W. Patterson, Past Master and Senior Warden; Jonny Lee Lancaster, Worshipful Master; Clyde W. "Bill" Stewart, Junior Warden; Phillip C. Lashbaugh, Junior Deacon; Alan M. Sowers, Past Master and Senior Deacon.
(Back Row): Timothy Snyder, Trustee; William Evans, Jr., Treasurer; G. Phil Beeman, Secretary; William E. Orndorff, Chaplain and Trustee; Mace Sibley, Junior Steward; Nicholas J. Costello, Immediate Past Master and Worshipful Grand Pursuivant.
Open Installation of Officers - Saturday, January 7, 2017
Frostburg Storybook Holiday Parade - Saturday, December 3, 2016
Mountain Lodge No. 99 members Bro. Clifford A. Walls, Tyler; Past Master Nicholas J. Costello, Worshipful Master; Grand Inspector Harry A. Morgan, Past Master; Bro. Jonny L. Lancaster, Senior Warden. The brothers were joined in the parade by the Worshipful Master's wife, Mrs. Whitney Costello.
Mountain Lodge No. 99 members Bro. Clifford A. Walls, Tyler; Past Master Nicholas J. Costello, Worshipful Master; Grand Inspector Harry A. Morgan, Past Master; Bro. Jonny L. Lancaster, Senior Warden. The brothers were joined in the parade by the Worshipful Master's wife, Mrs. Whitney Costello.
Past Masters Night - November 10, 2016
The following past masters attended the year 2016 Past Masters Night, which included dinner, honoring each past master, and a Masonic education program. Pictured left to right are: (Front Row) Past Master Dennis W. Patterson, Past Master Gary Beachy, Past Master Donald Gaumer, Past Master Emery V. Loar, Past Master John Morgan, Past Master and Worshipful Master Nicholas J. Costello.
(Back Row) Past Master Alan Sowers, Past Master Harry A. Morgan, Past Master Paul Shockey, Grand Inspector Jeffrey M. Grogg, past master of Queen City Lodge No. 131.
2016 Cruisin' Main Street Classic Car Cruise
We had a great time at the 2016 Cruisin' Main Street classic car cruise in Frostburg. All those who helped were not here for the picture, but here are a few of us. Pictured left to right are: Senior Warden Jonny L. Lancaster, Tyler Clifford A. Walls, Junior Warden Clyde W. Stewart, Worshipful Master and Past Master Nicholas J. Costello, and Bro. Joseph Cushall. Photo by Mrs. Whitney Costello.
Mountain Lodge No. 99 Officers for the Year 2016
Mountain Lodge No. 99 Held its Installation of Officers on January 14, 2016. Pictured L to R are (Front Row): Dennis Skidmore, deputy grand lecturer; Harry A. Morgan, past master and senior deacon; Jonny L. Lancaster, senior warden; Nicholas J. Costello, past master and worshipful master; Clyde W. Stewart, Jr., junior warden; Phillip C. Lashbaugh, senior steward; Jeffrey M. Grogg, grand inspector.
(Rear Row): Jesse M. Mills, deputy grand lecturer and marshal of the ceremony; Alan M. Sowers, past master and junior deacon; William Evans, Jr., treasurer; G. Phil Beeman, secretary; William E. Orndorff, chaplain and trustee; Clifford A. Walls, tyler.
Congratulations to all of the lodge officers for 2016, and thanks to all of our members, visiting brethren, friends, and family who helped make the installation ceremony a successful night of Freemasonry and fellowship!
Photo by Whitney Costello
Open Installation of Officers - January 14, 2016
Mountain Lodge No. 99 held its open installation of officers ceremony on January 14, 2016. The officers were installed, and Mountain Lodge No. 99 was pleased to enjoy the company of a great many visiting brethren, family members, and friends. Two brothers were also presented with Masonic Service Awards in recognition of their 50 years of service to Mountain Lodge No. 99. A great time was had by all!
Most Photos by Whitney Costello
Most Photos by Whitney Costello
Masonic Service Award Presentations (50 Year Awards) - January 14, 2016
Two members of Mountain Lodge No. 99 were presented with Masonic Service Awards on January 14, 2016, during the open installation of officers ceremony, in recognition of their 50 years of service each to Mountain Lodge and Maryland Freemasonry. These brothers are: Lloyd Neilson and Allan Phillips. The award was presented by Grand Inspector Jeffrey M. Grogg. Mountain Lodge No. 99 is very proud and grateful for the service of these two fine brothers. Congratulations, brothers!
Storybook Holiday Parade - Frostburg, MD - Saturday, December 5, 2015
Parade Participants were Brothers:
Nicholas J. Costello, P.M., Worshipful Master
Jonny L. Lancaster, Senior Warden
Alan M. Sowers, P.M.
William Evans, Jr., Treasurer
Clyde W. Stewart, Jr., Junior Deacon
Harry A. Morgan, P.M., Senior Steward
Frederick L. Mckenzie
Clifford A. Walls
Brian P. Beeman
Photos by Whitney Costello
Thanks to all who joined us for the parade!
Nicholas J. Costello, P.M., Worshipful Master
Jonny L. Lancaster, Senior Warden
Alan M. Sowers, P.M.
William Evans, Jr., Treasurer
Clyde W. Stewart, Jr., Junior Deacon
Harry A. Morgan, P.M., Senior Steward
Frederick L. Mckenzie
Clifford A. Walls
Brian P. Beeman
Photos by Whitney Costello
Thanks to all who joined us for the parade!
Grand Lodge of Maryland Awards - November 2015
Mountain Lodge No. 99 was the proud recipient of two awards from the Grand Lodge of Maryland at the Annual Communication in November 2015. The second award recognizes Mountain Lodge for having an outstanding and up-to-date lodge website. Congratulations to all who help Mountain Lodge No. 99 succeed!
Grand Lodge of Maryland Annual Communication - November 2015
Attendance at Divine Services - Barrelville Presbyterian Church - May 31, 2015
On May 31, 2015, Mountain Lodge No. 99 continued the Masonic custom of attending Divine Worship Services. We attended Barrelville Presbyterian Church, where we heard a terrific sermon by Mountain Lodge's Chaplain Emeritus, Past Master Richard Luger. The service was followed by a nice brunch, after which Chaplain Emeritus Luger, who has not been able to attend lodge recently, was presented with the Most Worshipful Grand Master's lapel pin. Thanks to the kind people of Barrelville Presbyterian for a wonderful time.
Brothers in attendance (pictured) were Worshipful Master Nicholas Costello; Senior Warden Jonny Lancaster, Chaplain William E. Orndorff, Secretary G. Phil Beeman, Secretary Emeritus Emery V. Loar, P.M., Phillip C. Lashbaugh, Junior Deacon Clyde W. Stewart, Jr., Senior Steward Harry A. Morgan, P.M., Frederick L. McKenzie, Chaplain Emeritus Richard Luger, P.M.
We were also joined by some of the ladies of Mountain Lodge, including Whitney Costello, Barlinda Lancaster, Twylah Stewart, and Betty Luger.
Photos by Whitney Costello.
Brothers in attendance (pictured) were Worshipful Master Nicholas Costello; Senior Warden Jonny Lancaster, Chaplain William E. Orndorff, Secretary G. Phil Beeman, Secretary Emeritus Emery V. Loar, P.M., Phillip C. Lashbaugh, Junior Deacon Clyde W. Stewart, Jr., Senior Steward Harry A. Morgan, P.M., Frederick L. McKenzie, Chaplain Emeritus Richard Luger, P.M.
We were also joined by some of the ladies of Mountain Lodge, including Whitney Costello, Barlinda Lancaster, Twylah Stewart, and Betty Luger.
Photos by Whitney Costello.
Mountain Lodge No. 99 Officers for the year 2015
The officers of Mountain Lodge No. 99 A.F. & A.M. were installed on January 8, 2015. Pictured left to right are:
Front Row: Jesse M. Mills, Deputy Grand Lecturer; Jonny L. Lancaster, Senior Warden; Nicholas J. Costello, Past Master, Worshipful Master; Shane W. Fabbri, Junior Warden; Phillip C. Lashbaugh, Tyler; Gary L. Beachy, Grand Inspector of the Grand Lodge of Maryland
Middle Row: Christopher R. McCormick, Senior Deacon; Harry A. Morgan, Past Master, Senior Steward; William E. Orndorff, Chaplain, Trustee; Clyde W. Stewart Jr., Junior Deacon
Rear Row: William Evans Jr., Treasurer; G. Phil Beeman, Secretary.
The duties of Marshal during the ceremony were performed by Past Master Jesse M. Mills, Deputy Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Maryland.
Maryland Flag Gift Presentation - Woodmen of the World Chapter 6 at Mountain Lodge No. 99
The Woodmen of the World Chapter 6, Cumberland, presented Mountain Lodge No. 99 A.F. &. A.M., Frostburg, with a brand new Maryland state flag. The flag was presented to Mountain Lodge on February 10, 2015. Pictured during the presentation are (left to right):
Front Row: Emory Davis, WOW chapter president; Jonny L. Lancaster, senior warden; Nicholas J. Costello, past master and worshipful master; George Baker, WOW and worshipful master of East Gate Lodge 216; Clyde W. Stewart Jr., Junior Steward.
Rear Row: Clifford A. Walls, master mason; William E. Orndorff, chaplain; William Evans Jr, treasurer; G. Phil Beeman, secretary; Alan M. Sowers, past master; Brian P. Beeman, master mason.
Mountain Lodge No. 99 Officers for the year 2014
2014 Officers, from left from right:
Front Row: Clyde W. "Bill" Stewart-Senior Deacon; Shane W. Fabbri-Junior Warden; Nicholas J. Costello-Worshipful Master, P.M.; Jonny L. Lancaster-Senior Warden; Phillip C. Lashbaugh, Tyler
Photo by Bro. Terry L. Royce, Right Worshipful Grand Photographer
Middle & Rear (L to R): Donald Fisher-Grand Inspector; Harry A. Morgan, P.M.- Senior Steward; Kenneth Nash-Junior Steward; Christoper McCormick-Junior Deacon; G. Phil Beeman-Secretary; Allen D. Shirk-P.M., Chaplain; Frank Snyder-Trustee; William Evans Jr.-Treasurer
Installation of Officers - January 11, 2014
Many more 2014 Installation of Officers photos can be viewed at the following link: https://grandlodge.shutterfly.com/pictures/10949
Frostburg Storybook Holiday Parade - December 7, 2013
Parade participants (Mountain Lodge) were:
Worshipful Master Nicholas J. Costello
Senior Warden Allen D. Shirk, Past Master
Senior Deacon Clyde W. "Bill" Stewart
Senior Steward Joseph W. Cushall
Tyler George D. Kroll
Brother Lawrence H. Hohing
Brother Donald S. Petenbrink
Brother Clifford A. Walls
Brother Frederick L. McKenzie
Worshipful Master Nicholas J. Costello
Senior Warden Allen D. Shirk, Past Master
Senior Deacon Clyde W. "Bill" Stewart
Senior Steward Joseph W. Cushall
Tyler George D. Kroll
Brother Lawrence H. Hohing
Brother Donald S. Petenbrink
Brother Clifford A. Walls
Brother Frederick L. McKenzie