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On Jan. 8, Limestone Lodge #214 held its 2011 semi-public installation of officers. The newly elected and appointed officers include, front left to right, Worshipful Brother John Irovando, Secretary; Most Wor. Bro. Louis Greenier II, Grand Master; Wor. Bro. Jon Poitras, Worshipful Master; Right Worshipful Bro. Neal Haines, District Deputy Grand Master; Wor. Bro. Robert Ellinwood, Asst. Grand Chaplain. Second row: Bro. Brent Bernier, Junior Steward; Bro. George Pease Jr, Senior Steward; Wor. Bro. Philip Adams, Chaplain; Bro. John Hotelling, Back row: Bro. David Spooner, Master elect Caribou Lodge; Bro. Nicholas Poitras, Junior Deacon; Bro. Aaron Giberson, Senior Warden; Wor. Bro. Marshall White, Prompter; Bro. Paul Poitras, Junior Warden; and Bro Randall Hopkins, Senior Deacon. The Treasurer, Wor. Bro. Shane Theriault, and Historian, Wor. Bro. Robert Hancock were unable to attend and will be installed at a later date. The Odes to the Master and Wardens were sung by Cindy Edgecomb who, along with her husband Fred, also entertained the group with a couple of musical selections. The new Master gave a short talk on his plans for the coming year and thanked all of the brethren who assisted him and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the lodge in 2011. He also gave a special thanks to his family for all their help and support. Limestone Lodge #214 is looking forward to a very good year under the capable guidance of our newly installed officers. Approximately 40 brethren and guests were present and a good time was enjoyed by all. The installation was concluded with refreshments being served in the dining room.