Mary Chapter #9, Order of the Eastern Star met June 12 to present its Esther, Ann Bugg, with a 75-year membership pin. She has held the office of Esther in the chapter for 10 consecutive years, along with being a past Matron of Mary Chapter. She previously was a member of Mount Carmel Chapter #42 in Richwood before it merged with Mary Chapter #9 in June, 2002. The Worthy Matron of the chapter is Bonnie Spurling, with her husband, George, serving as Worthy Patron. Mary Chapter #9 meets from September to June, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 330 S. Main St., Marysville. Those who wish to join may contact Peggy Hall at hallcp@embarqmail.com. Pictured are, left to right, front row, Bugg; second row, Becky Meyer, Bonnie Spurling, Nancy Rider, George Spurling, Beverly Carter, Sue Griffiths and Debbie Somerlot; and third row, Susan Corwin, Charles Hall, Karen Davis, April Nickles, Fred Somerlot, Roger Bugg and Bill McCarthy. Hall was absent for the photo.
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