Connecting with the Community

Blue Mountain Lodge No. 34

Over the years, several Lodges have consolidated to form what is now Blue Mountain Lodge No. 34. It is important to the Brothers in this Lodge that we remember where we came from. One of the consolidated Lodges was from Prairie City, Ore.

Annually, the Community Charity Committee in Blue Mountain chooses a community from the areas we represent to assist a project within that community. This year, they selected Grant County. After soliciting ideas, Blue Mountain Lodge partnered with several organizations to open Grant County Cyber Mill. While people in metropolitan areas are accustomed to high-speed internet, it is rare to have access to technology in rural communities. The site in Prairie City is the second location in Grant County for a Cyber Mill.

With the success of the first location and the need for a second, the Lodge found this to be a worthwhile project to support. Blue Mountain Lodge was fortunate to provide financial assistance to cover the operating cost for the first year. This assistance will allow Cyber Mill to provide their service at no cost to its members, enabling them to develop a strong user base. In upcoming years, they can charge a small fee to ensure the project continues.

Blue Mountain Lodge Brothers (pictured, L to R) Bro. Bill Reynolds, Bro. Casey Taylor, and W.B. Will Benson attended the grand opening. The Grant County Cyber Mill is located next door to the old Lodge building, which was a happy convenience.

Best wishes, Cyber Mill. We are happy to be a part of making this happen in the community.

- submitted by W.B. Will Benson