On Saturday, May 19, Lois Stauring, a native of Erieville, received a special award and pin for 75 years of membership in The Order of the Eastern Stars. She is a member of the Oriental Chapter 119 (Georgetown) and more recently has duel membership in Neowahga Chapter 419 (Cazenovia) in the Madison-Cortland District.
The Order of the Eastern Stars is the largest fraternal organization in the world. It is based on charity, truth and loving kindness; members consist of both men and women. They have meetings and fun social events and have raised money for a variety of charities including Wounded Warrior Project, Fisher House, Special Olympics, ALS and the Masonic Medical Research Lab (Utica).
Accompanying Lois were her daughters Jean Tickner, also a member of Oriental Chapter 119, and Ann Pennock, a member of Centerville Chapter 185 (in the Onondaga District).
“This is a rare achievement and we are very proud of her. Congratulations Mom!” said Tickner and Pennock.
