In the final act of the Allendale Masonic Lodge on Tuesday, February 21st, Master Charlie Emsminger presented a donation to the Allendale Fire Department, Allendale Ruritan Club, and Allendale CCSD 17. Representing these three groups was Cale Johnson (Allendale Fire Department), Jim Barger (Allendale Ruritan Club), and Bob Bowser (Allendale CCSD 17). This was done on the final evening the Masonic Lodge will be open in Allendale, as they will merge with the Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge. Master Emsminger, in the presentation, stated it was important to provide the community of Allendale with one parting gift.