Prophets Park Amrou Grotto

09/23/2022

Come out for great food and friendship!!!!!

09/03/2022

09/01/2022

Prophets,

It is our sad duty to report that Prophet Past Monarch John Colling has been called before the Great White Throne.

Blue Lodge and Grotto Services are scheduled.

John R. Colling, 79 of Zanesville, died 5:50 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Genesis Morrison House Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born Saturday, October 3, 1942, in Zanesville, the son of Roy W. Colling and Rhea J. (Hiles) Colling. He married Sherry (Burnworth) Colling on Saturday, April 18, 1987, and was a member of Brighton Presbyterian Church.

John served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. Upon his return from the service, he worked at Brockway Glass for twenty years. He then joined Ohio Power/AEP retiring following twenty two years of service. After retirement, he also worked with McHugh’s driving cars.

John was a member of Lodge of Amity #5, F. & A. M. of Ohio, and a current member of Gage & Gavel Lodge #448, F. & A. M. He was a Life Member of the Amrou Grotto, where he served as a Past Monarch in 1998, and was Grotto Secretary for over twenty years. In recognition for his tireless service to the Grotto, John received the Secretary of the Year Award from the Supreme Council of Grottoes International.

John was an avid golfer, and was an official member of the Tee Jay’s Breakfast Club of Knowledge. John was a loving and caring husband, father, grandad and great grandad. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family. He was very active with his grandchildren attending all their activities and sporting events.

John is survived by his wife of the home, Sherry Colling; five children, Jenny (Joe) Sayles, Jeff Colling, Jay (Amanda) Colling, Wendy (Steve) Ashby, and Lori Hickman; grandchildren, Josh (Kelsey) Middleton, Justin (Lanae) Middleton, Jade Middleton, Jared Middleton, Jenna (Andrew) Moore, Jessica (Kyle Gentil) Middleton, Jacie (Jason Munyan) Middleton, Evan (Megan Sharier) Colling, Dr. Justin ( Dr. Morgan Torcasio) Thrush, Bethany Colling, Brooke Colling, Jordan Ashby, and Aaron (Kailey Felumlee) Ashby; great grandchildren, Kameron, Konner, Kace, Reid, Carter, Emmy, Addy, Cale, Delaney and Declan; nieces and nephew, Jodi, Buffy and Scott.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Janet (Harry) Workman.

Friends may call Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where Gage & Gavel Lodge and Amrou Grotto will conduct Masonic Funeral Services at 6:45 PM. Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Services will follow at 11:00 AM, with Chaplin Tim Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park with the United States Navy conducting Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to an athletic booster of one’s choice. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.

08/25/2022

Come out and enjoy great food and friendship!

08/12/2022

Here are some more photos from the Grotto and South Zanesville Fire Department picnic

07/31/2022

Prophets Park Amrou Grotto updated their info in the about section.

Prophets Park Amrou Grotto updated their info in the about section.

07/23/2022

Prophets Park Amrou Grotto updated their website address.

Prophets Park Amrou Grotto updated their website address.

07/22/2022

Come out and enjoy great food and fellowship!!

07/12/2022

Stated meeting Wednesday July 13, 2022
Social hour 6pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Drop of Gavel 7:30pm

Baked chicken breast
Mashed potatoe bake
Corn
Cupcakes
Watermelon

06/23/2022

06/16/2022

06/16/2022

06/07/2022

Stated meeting Wednesday June 8 2022
Social 6:00pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Gavel drops 7:30pm

Smoked pulled pork
Cowboy beans
Macaroni salad
Peach cobbler
Vanilla ice cream

05/31/2022

Spaghetti dinner tonight
Amrou Grotto Prophet Park
All you can eat $7
Garlic bread
Deep fried mushrooms
Salad
Fruit cocktail
Coffee and beverages

03/21/2022

Come out for great food

03/13/2022

03/10/2022

Presentation of 25 and 50 year Service Awards.

02/13/2022

Obituary for Thurman Lloyd Drake Sr. | Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home

https://www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com/obituary/Thurman-DrakeSr?fbclid=IwAR0o4hGwI7dWxzQn-9O4SlSetBRXMX6Mw6s3mSnD73dr4XEa934MKAQySG4

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02/12/2022

Prophets,

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Prophet Thurman Drake, longtime Grotto Clown of Amrou Grotto, and longtime Christmas Light Decorator on Sharon Avenue, passed away this morning.

Arrangements will be posted once we know them. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Life’s race well won. Life’s work well done. Life’s crown well won. Now comes rest.

02/04/2022

Prophets,

Please note the changes.

02/02/2022

Obituary for Kenneth G. Dunn | Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home

Prophets,

It is our sad duty to report the loss of Prophet Kenny Dunn. Prophet Dunn was a longtime trustee of Amrou Grotto.

He now rests from his labors.

https://www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com/obituary/Kenneth-Dunn?fbclid=IwAR3UCa8Rl2APB-PqaGuHvklsROmHk09pYCdOyd8YdwgUomTjWmlv0bU1AIA

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12/24/2021

Prophets, Amrou Grotto wishes you all a Merry Christmas!
We hope you have a great time with family and friends, or a relaxing day to yourself!

12/07/2021

Obituary for Richard L. Spring | Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home

Prophets,

One of our own has been called before the Great White Throne.

https://www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com/obituary/Richard-Spring?fbclid=IwAR1eChf9BMxc5YRLc2VGSqvK2qF2NBsQF0MTfIbFJv6A7ZdYQHFO7VLmDj4

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10/25/2021

Meat Raffle!!

The next MEAT RAFFLE!

09/05/2021

The next MEAT RAFFLE!

07/24/2021

Come one, come all!

MEAT!

07/15/2021

07/15/2021

Tonight’s Stated Meeting!

07/14/2021

Stated Meeting Tonight!

07/04/2021

Obituary for Charles William Rummer | DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home and Cremations

Prophets,

The Roll of the Craft has been called, and one of our own has been found missing. Masonic Services for Bill Rummer will be at 6:45 PM on Monday July 5, 2021.

https://www.delongbakerlanning.com/obituary/Charles-Rummer?fbclid=IwAR0KPlnttiGgdHqZeFTbGJ06sZif1j1z2tVT1rA5YJ7ZbGQPbw9fC63itaw

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07/02/2021

Congratulations to Prophet Past Monarch Jim Drake on his Election to Grand Monarch of the Supreme Council of the Grottoes of North America!

All the tassel colors are represented in this photo.

06/10/2021

05/23/2021

Amrou Grotto Spaghetti Dinner
This Tuesday 4:30-6:30.
Open to the public.
$7

04/13/2021

Stated Meeting this Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

We will have a Short Form Ceremonial and presentation of 25 and 50 year Service Awards.

Deputy Grand Monarch Jim Drake will be present as well as Past Grand Monarch Bernie Mitchell.

Social 6:00
Dinner 6:30
Gavel drops at 7:30

Prophets of Amrou Grotto are solicited to attend if you feel up to it.

01/14/2021

Some photos from last night’s Installation of Officers compliments of our Supreme Council District Deputy Jack Speelman.

01/14/2021

Prophets,

Tonight we held a Special Election due to the death of Monarch Elect Dave Taylor. Immediately following the Election, we held a closed Installation.

The following Prophets were installed:
Monarch: Prophet Dr. David Schroder
Chief Justice: Prophet Cody Dierkes
Master of Ceremonies: Prophet Jay Hunt
Treasurer: Prophet Jeff Hunt
Secretary: Prophet Joshua Shuoe Shumate
Chaplain: Prophet Past Monarch Tim Snelling
Venerable Prophet: Prophet Aaron French
Captain of the Guard: Prophet Past Monarch Charlie Bradshaw
Trustee for 3 years: Prophet Past Monarch Kelly Paisley

The Installing Team for this year was:
Installing Officer: Prophet Past Monarch David Merckle
Installing Marshal: Prophet Past Monarch Steve Kelso
Installing Chaplain: Prophet Past Monarch Tim Snelling

Also in attendance tonight were:
Past Monarch Brumfield of Achbar Grotto, Past President of the Ohio Grotto Association
Past Monarch Speillman of Achbar Grotto, SCDD
Past Monarch Jim Drake of Amrou Grotto, Deputy Grand Monarch of the Supreme Council of the Grottoes of North America

01/07/2021

Obituary for Kenneth L. Knight at Frazeysburg Chapel

Prophets,

It is with heavy heart we report the loss of one of our own. Prophet Kenneth Knight has forever laid down the working tools of life.

Masonic Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 8:00 pm, at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home in Frazeysburg.

He now rests from his labors.

https://www.vocfh.com/obituary/kenneth-knight

Kenneth L. Knight, 82, of Zanesville, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon, January 5, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Born September 7, 1938 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio he was the son of the late Harold and Sarah Eikleberry Knight. Kenneth was a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and he attended

12/18/2020

Obituary for David A. "Fup" Taylor | Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home

Prophets:

Here is the Obituary for Right Worshipful Brother David A. Taylor, DDGM of the Eighteenth Masonic District, Monarch Elect of Amrou Grotto No. 45.

Masonic Services at 5:00 pm, Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Bolin Dierkes Funeral Home.

https://www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com/obituary/David-AFup-Taylor?fbclid=IwAR3tUwC_kVBXUpxYnPKzetHxGeMlip5i2XzotdoPo8Mx6wiG2hhfX-f_akA

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12/17/2020

Prophets,

It is our sad and solemn duty to report that Prophet Monarch Elect Dave Taylor was called to the Celestial Lodge Above early this morning. More news will be posted as it is received.

Please keep his Lady, Kim in your prayers.

09/11/2020

As we reflect on the events that took place on this day 19 years ago, we remember the brave men and women who lost and sacrificed their lives. Our hearts go out to all who were affected by this tragedy; we will never forget.

09/08/2020

We still have tickets to sell! Let us know if you need some!

South Zanesville Fire Department and Amrou Grotto have teamed up for a Half Chicken Dinner! Tickets are $10. Contact an officer of the Grotto to get yours!

Chickens will be cooked by ZHS Boosters, so you know they’re good!

08/17/2020

South Zanesville Fire Department and Amrou Grotto have teamed up for a Half Chicken Dinner! Tickets are $10. Contact an officer of the Grotto to get yours!

Chickens will be cooked by ZHS Boosters, so you know they’re good!

08/04/2020

From Prophet Past Monarch Jim Shumate’s daughter:

Past Monarch 85 Arthur "Jim" Shumate will be celebrating his "90th" Birthday on September 06, 2020. We are having a card shower for Dad in honor of his birthday, greatly appreciate getting the word out to all his friends of the Amrou Grotto to send a card to Jim Shumate at address 1964 Sawgrass Trail, Sebring, Florida 33872 God Bless & Thank You

07/16/2020

Life’s race is run,
Life’s work well done,
Life’s crown well won,
Now comes rest.

Tonight we say goodbye.

Grotto Services at 7:00 pm at Prophets Park, Home of Amrou Grotto

07/10/2020

Prophets,

It is with deep sadness that we must report the passing of Past Monarch Paul E. Kussmaul, the Orator of Amrou Grotto No. 45. For many years Paul was key in booking the Park, meeting with many bridal parties, event coordinators, and Grotto Staff.

He Installed many Monarchs of Amrou Grotto, giving the ritual by memory. He was a key role in the Ceremonial of the Grotto.

In essence, Paul’s passing leaves a hole in Amrou Grotto.

He has forever laid down the working tools of life.

Please keep his Lady in your prayers.

Requiescat en Pace.

He is pictured with David Merckle and Aaron French at the Tenth Division Military Ball in 2018.

07/08/2020

Prophets!

Meeting tonight!

Dinner at 6:30

Meeting at 7:30

It’s time to get back to Grotto!

Dinner is Pizza

05/29/2020