Free Masons Visit Elementary School. A group from the two local Masonic Lodges return to Columbine Elementary School in Woodland Park to pose in front of the plaque on the building that signifies the efforts of the fraternity in helping the school’s construction. The Free Masons visited the school to attend the Columbine Creates Art Show and Maker’s Space Faire that showcased creations of kindergarten through fifth grade students. (From left to right) Senior Warden Bob Slagle (Cripple Creek Masonic Lodge), Senior Warden Steve Smith (Ute Pass Masonic Lodge), and John Ratcliff (Ute Pass Masonic Lodge). Photo By Trevor Phipps
Trevor Phipps
The Masonic Lodge, known internationally as being the longest running fraternity in the world, with links stemming back to the Medieval Ages, has a strong connection with Teller County.
More importantly, it has gained a growing reputation for giving back…