1997 thru 2009

Worshipful Brother, Hughey G. Deal was knighted as a Knight of the York Cross of Honour in November 1997.

Worshipful Brother, George Miller was installed as District Deputy Grand Master of the 14th Masonic District in November 3, 1999 and served for three years.

The 100th anniversary of Sidney Moore Temple was celebrated with a of the Temple on March 4, 2000 and on August 30, 2000, Masonic Services were held for Most Illustrious, C. Neilson Griffith, Past Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio and a 33rd Degree Mason.

Worshipful Brother, Chester Hammond was elected Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio in October of 2000. Worshipful Brother, William D. Williams was appointed to serve as Grand Marshall. Additionally, on December 12, 2000, Hiram Lodge purchased the property West of the Temple from American Electric Power.

On January 9, 2001, Hiram Lodge purchased Aprons and other Lodge Paraphernalia for Walton Lodge #200 in Macon, Georgia. Walton Lodge had recently loss their Lodge building and the furnishings to a fire. Brother John Barker is a dual member of Hiram and Walton Lodge. Then in September of 2001, Hiram Lodge was brought up to code by the making the Temple handicap accessible.

On April 27, 2002 the Grand Lodge of Ohio held a one day class is several locations throughout Ohio and conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree, Fellowcraft Degree and raised 8354 candidates to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Thirty-seven of those candidates became members of Hiram Lodge.

In October, 2002, Worshipful Brother William R. Eagle was appointed Arch Inspector of the 5th Arch of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio. Worshipful Brother Eagle is in line to serve as Most Illustrious Master in 2013. Worshipful Brother C. Christopher Adams was elected Chaplain of the 14th District in 2002.

In January , 2003, Worshipful Brother, Ralph Gooding was called by the Great Creator to that Celestial Lodge. He served as Master of Hiram Lodge in 1934, and for many years he served as the Treasurer until failing health required that he step down.

In March, 2003 the Grand Lodge of Ohio held one day classes is several locations throughout Ohio and conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree, Fellowcraft Degree and over 3100 candidates were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Twenty-seven of those candidates became members of Hiram Lodge.

On March 23, 2003, Hiram Lodge traveled to Seymour, Indiana to visit Jackson Lodge #146, the co-beneficiary of Brother Gary Wirt’s Estate. Hiram Lodge conferred the Fellowcraft Degree on Bro. Travis Emrich.

On September 4, 2003, Jackson Lodge 146 of Seymour, Indiana traveled to Delaware to visit Hiram Lodge, the grave site of Brother Gary Wirt and the Ohio Masonic Museum.

On October 28, 2003, Hiram Lodge gave Moriah Lodge # 37, Beverly, Ohio a check for $5,000.00 to complete the rebuilding of their Temple that destroyed by fire.

On November 8, 2003, Hiram Lodge traveled to Shawnee Lodge #276, in Shawnee, Ohio and received a gracious Masonic welcome with a bean dinner complete with limberburger cheese. The Past Masters of Hiram Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on Hiram’s own Francis Glen and as a courtesy for Shawnee Lodge, Thomas Walsh, the Chief of Police of Shawnee, Ohio. In appreciation for hosting the visitation the Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge presented the Worshipful Master of Shawnee Lodge with a Masonic Clock and the King Solomon and Senior Grand Warden Robes for the Master Mason Degree, The Worshipful Master of Moriah Lodge # 37, Beverly, Ohio was presented the Altar that was used by Ostrander Lodge from 1906 to 1996, by Past Masters of Ostrander Lodge, Stanley Brechtel, Terry Hatcher, Lauren Faulk, and Joy Thomas. They all noted that they had been obligated on that Altar.

On October 8, 2006, Worshipful Brother Chester W. Hammond received the 33 degree in Scottish Rite.

On June 30, 2007 Hiram Lodge received a Dispensation to Wear Aprons and Jewels at the Dedication of “The Ohio Fallen Hero Memorial” in Sunbury, Ohio. Hiram Lodge contributed $50,000.00 to this project.

In the summer of 2008 the HVAC system in the Temple was replaced that included electric heat for better control of different areas in the building.

On October 20, 2009, Worshipful Brother Frank Carson was installed, as District Deputy Grand Master of the 14th Masonic District.