Cumberland Scottish Rite

Congratulations to Cadet Sgt. Johnathan Paugh of the Southern Garrett High School Rams Squadron who was presented the Scottish Rite JROTC Medal by Cumberland Chapter of Rose Croix Senior Warden Christopher Ackerman
during the Squadron’s Annual Awards program.

The Scottish Rite JROTC Award is a prestigious honor presented to outstanding cadets for fostering Americanism and showing leadership. It includes a medal, ribbon, and certificate, typically awarded to a second-year student (or second-to-last year) in the top 25% of their class who demonstrates patriotism, character, and school service.

Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 4 PM to 7 PM. Brunswick Lodge #191, A.F.& A.M. will conduct a memorial service at 6:45 PM. Military honors will then be accorded by Post #13 Veterans Honor guard.

Obituary information for Harry A. Garvin View Harry A. Garvin's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

The Cumberland Knights of St. Andrew participated in the annual Kirkin’ of the Tartans at Emmanuel Parish on April 19, 2026. Thanks to the Very Rev. Dr. Scott Rieker and the Emmanuel congregation for a warm welcome to share in this tradition of blessing tartans.

The full service can be viewed online at:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Zot5j_NbsjQ?feature=shared

Congratulations to the members of the 2026 Spring Class of the Cumberland Scottish Rite! And kudos to the newly established 9th and 10th Degree cast on an excellent presentation!

Our condolences to the family and friends of Bro. James Poland who has passed to the Celestial Lodge above.

A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by Mountain Lodge No. 99 on Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 pm at Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg.

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James A. Poland Obituary March 1, 2026 - Durst Funeral Home View James A. Poland's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

The Spring 2026 Edition of the Perfect Elu is on its way to your mailbox and available for download at the link below:
https://bit.ly/PerfectEluSpring2026

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Our Masonic Cash Bash is almost here, and tickets are moving fast! Don’t wait until the last minute—once they’re gone, they’re gone.

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM (Cash drawings 2–5 PM)
📍 Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Hall

💵 Cash drawings
🍔 Food & drinks available
🎮 Gaming
🔫 Gun table

🎟️ Only 300 tickets available — $30 each

Get your tickets from any Kemp Lodge brother
or grab them online now 👉
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Help us spread the word and we’ll see you there! 🔵🟡

Congratulations to Hon. Michael Kerns, 32° KCCH, Past VM on his leadership as Chairman of the Board of Shriners Children’s Erie.

We're grateful for these amazing sponsors of the 2026 Robert Burns Night to support RiteCare Early Childhood Speech and Language Disorders clinics operated by The Children's League in Cumberland, Oakland, Keyser, and Petersburg! We're looking forward to hosting another sold out event featuring musical performances by Shanty Irish and Award-Winning Piper Andrew Donlon, readings of Robert Burns' poetry by poet and honorary Knight of St. Andrew Gerry LaFemina, a Toast to the Immortal Memory of Rabbie Burns by Christopher Logsdon, and so much more!