Order of the Eastern Star supports many programs

By Leanna Meers

The members of Serenity Chapter #113, Oyen, Order of the Eastern Star, are committed to supporting the youth in their local communities. This year, they are pleased to make donations to the nutritional programs in all of the schools in Oyen and surrounding areas, as well as the athletics program at South Central High School. In the past, they have reached the youth through donations to the Oyen Day Care, Oyen Minor Hockey, the Badlands Badgers Baseball Academy, and the public libraries in Oyen, Acadia Valley, and Cereal.

They recently contributed to the Oyen Food Bank, Oyen Ministerial Association, and the New Brigden Hall fund, among other organizations.

Pictured is Lora Fletcher-Wilson (left), principal of the school accepting a $500 cheque from Leanna Meers.

Students of New Brigden School accepting a cheque for $500. Reid Foot and Charlie Berg are holding the cheque.

Sheila Davidson presents a cheque for $1000 to Zachary Hay, Pays Ed and Shop teacher at South Central High School in Oyen.

Sheila Davidson (left) presents a $500 cheque to Carter Hoffmann, breakfast program coordinator at South Central High School in Oyen.

Terry Pearen (left) presents a $500 cheque to Carla Stammers, breakfast program coordinator at Oyen Public School.

Terry Pearen presents a $500 cheque to Tricia Rolheiser, principal at Assumption School, Oyen.

Serenity Chapter #113, Order of the Eastern Star, was instituted on December 17, 1952. The Order of the Eastern Star is an international fraternal organization comprised of both men and women and is part of the family of Freemasonry. It is a non-profit organization whose members are dedicated to improving the quality of lives in their communities through the charities they support, fellowship, social enjoyment, and charitable works.