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| Stony Creek No. 5 F. & A.M. 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Laying of the Cornerstone of Mount Moriah State of Michigan Special Tribute |
LET IT BE KNOWN, That it is with great admiration for the exceptional energy and commitment
of its members that we salute the Stony Creek Lodge No. 5 as it celebrates its one hundred and
fiftieth anniversary on June 21, 1997. This dedication ceremony is a proud occasion for many
people. It reflects a spirit if civic pride, cooperation, and faith in the future that mirrors the finest
qualities of this community. We are proud to recognize the important role that this Masonic
lodge has played in contributing to both the Oakland County area and the lives of countless
citizens. Stony Creek Masonic Lodge No. 5 has indeed reached a memorable milestone in its
history and one that truly warrants special recognition.
of its members that we salute the Stony Creek Lodge No. 5 as it celebrates its one hundred and
fiftieth anniversary on June 21, 1997. This dedication ceremony is a proud occasion for many
people. It reflects a spirit if civic pride, cooperation, and faith in the future that mirrors the finest
qualities of this community. We are proud to recognize the important role that this Masonic
lodge has played in contributing to both the Oakland County area and the lives of countless
citizens. Stony Creek Masonic Lodge No. 5 has indeed reached a memorable milestone in its
history and one that truly warrants special recognition.
Stony Creek Masonic Lodge was originally chartered in 1828, however, due to political actions
all Masonic Lodges closed for a few years. It wasn't until 1830 that many of the lodges
became active again. In 1847, Stony Creek Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the first
building to be used for Masonic purposes. Since its founding in 1847, it has become a vital
element in helping Michigan citizens. Sometime thereafter, the building moved to Rochester
and later torn down. The cornerstones were stored in one of the barns on the Taylor farm,
which later became known as the Van Hoosen Farm. In 1929, the stones were installed in a
monument in Stony Creek Cemetery where many of the original members of the Lodge were
interred. A couple of years ago, this site was recognized by the State of Michigan with
historical significance and received a State Historic Marker.
all Masonic Lodges closed for a few years. It wasn't until 1830 that many of the lodges
became active again. In 1847, Stony Creek Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the first
building to be used for Masonic purposes. Since its founding in 1847, it has become a vital
element in helping Michigan citizens. Sometime thereafter, the building moved to Rochester
and later torn down. The cornerstones were stored in one of the barns on the Taylor farm,
which later became known as the Van Hoosen Farm. In 1929, the stones were installed in a
monument in Stony Creek Cemetery where many of the original members of the Lodge were
interred. A couple of years ago, this site was recognized by the State of Michigan with
historical significance and received a State Historic Marker.
Today's members of Stony Creek Masonic Lodge No. 5 can point to a proud tradition and a
legacy of volunteerism and active involvement in charitable and community service endeavors.
Masonry teaches that each person has a responsibility to make things better in the world.
Masons teach the great lessons of life -- the importance of honor and integrity, of being a
person on whom others can rely, of being both trusting and trustworthy, of realizing that you
have a spiritual nature as well as a physical nature, of the importance of self-control, of knowing
how to love and be loved, of knowing how to keep confidential what others tell you so they can
"open up" without fear. The Lodge's commitment to good work does it credit and deserves our
sincere praise and thanks.
legacy of volunteerism and active involvement in charitable and community service endeavors.
Masonry teaches that each person has a responsibility to make things better in the world.
Masons teach the great lessons of life -- the importance of honor and integrity, of being a
person on whom others can rely, of being both trusting and trustworthy, of realizing that you
have a spiritual nature as well as a physical nature, of the importance of self-control, of knowing
how to love and be loved, of knowing how to keep confidential what others tell you so they can
"open up" without fear. The Lodge's commitment to good work does it credit and deserves our
sincere praise and thanks.
IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, this document is signed and dedicated to commemorate the
celebration of the 150th anniversary of Stony Creek Masonic Lodge No. 5. We extend our
congratulations to the entire membership on this historic milestone and may the members know
of our admiration and our best wishes for continued success in the years ahead.
Signed:
John Engler - Govenor
Mat Dunaskiss, State Senator, The Sixteenth District
Penny M. Crissman, State Representative, The Forty-Fifth District, The Eighty-Ninth Legislature
At Lansing - June 4, 1997
celebration of the 150th anniversary of Stony Creek Masonic Lodge No. 5. We extend our
congratulations to the entire membership on this historic milestone and may the members know
of our admiration and our best wishes for continued success in the years ahead.
Signed:
John Engler - Govenor
Mat Dunaskiss, State Senator, The Sixteenth District
Penny M. Crissman, State Representative, The Forty-Fifth District, The Eighty-Ninth Legislature
At Lansing - June 4, 1997
