At the regular meeting of Alva Chapter No. 97 Order of the Eastern Star held Tuesday, Feb. 8, the group voted to donate $2,000 to the local Masons.

During the course of the meeting, Worthy Matron Erin Stuck and the other officers and members of the chapter reviewed the organization's finances. It was determined that some of the funds that recently came available should be donated to the Alva Masonic Lodge No. 105, as a token of Eastern Star's appreciation for the continued support of the Masons and the use of the lodge for meetings, fundraisers and social events.

By unanimous vote, the members...