July/August 2008 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 4

BA JOINT PUBLICATIONE OF THEA GRAND LODGEC OF OAND THE OHIO NMASONIC HOME

Treasured Masonic Artifacts Headed to Ohio An exposition of some of the country. Mr. Waddell is the most treasured Masonic artifacts artist commissioned for Ohio’s in our country will be featured Bicentennial painting, “From at the Annual Communication of Whence We Came.” the in Columbus • A chest, originally owned by on October 16-18. our fi rst Grand Master Rufus Among the key displayed Putnam, on loan from American items will be: Bible from St. John’s Lodge, New Union Lodge #1, Marietta. • The St. John’s (or George York City, on which Brother George • A set of historic offi cer jewels Washington Presidential Washington took fi rst oath of offi ce as from Lodge of Amity #5, Inaugural) Bible. This is the U.S. President. Zanesville. Bible on which Brother George • Pillars from Paragon Lodge #788 and musket, and some M.C. Washington and several other • Old furniture. Lilley prints. subsequent Presidents of the • Items from the Grand Lodge • A set of 21 Masonic related United States took their oath Museum. paintings from Artist Peter of offi ce. It is the property of Waddell, on loan from The display of items will be in St. John’s Lodge #1 in New the Octagon Museum in the Delaware Ballroom of the Hyatt York City. (See story on page 5.) Washington, DC. This Regency Hotel during the Grand • The George Washington gavel, collection, called, “The Initiated Lodge session, and, at times, will which our First President used Eye,” has been touring the be open to the public. in the Masonic Cornerstone Ceremony for the U.S. Capitol. This is property of Potomac Lodge #5 in the District of Columbia. Ohioan New DeMolay • The George Washington trowel, which was used by Grand Master Brother Washington to lay the An Ohio Mason has become cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol. the Grand Master of DeMolay It is the property of Alexandria- International. C. Michael Watson, pictured with his wife, Washington Lodge #22 in Brenda, was installed into his Arlington, Virginia. new international position on • Several items will be loaned June 21 in California. Most from the National Heritage Worshipful Brother Watson is a Museum of the , Past Grand Master of Masons Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, in Ohio and a Past DeMolay in Lexington, MA. These Executive Offi cer in Ohio. He is include a quilt; a Red Skelton only the second DeMolay Grand painting; a Master’s Chair Master in history from Ohio. originally from Vinton County, The other was Most Worshipful Ohio; a Masonic powder horn Brother Chester Hodges. A Great Day to be a Freemason in Ohio

By Ronald L. Winnett, Grand Master

WOW, what a great day to be a Freemason! I, as Grand Master, and on behalf of all the Grand Lodge Offi cers want to thank the thousands of Masons who came from all over the state on June 21 for the parade and rededication of the cornerstone at the State Capitol. I want to thank all Bodies of the Masonic Family for promoting this day for . It is all of us together that make up “The Wonderful World of Freemasonry!” A special “Thank You” goes to the Grand Lodge Offi cers surround Grand Master, prepared to begin parade on June 21. Sons of the American Revolution, and Frank Habeker for their Upcoming events are Ohio Most Worshipful Brother James many hours spent planning and Masonic Home Day which will Willis and the Masons preparing for the parade. be held on September 7 at our of Ohio and to the Hudson High Thanks also goes to Right Springfi eld campus and the School Band for celebrating our Worshipful Brother Steve special event for the day will 200th Anniversary with us. Cokonougher and Worshipful be the burial of the 25 District I would be remiss if I didn’t say a Brother Larry Mayer and their time capsules. Next will be Lady big “Thank You” to the committees committee members for the Linda’s Charity Dinner and Silent who helped put everything together planning and preparations of the Auction to be held on September for the parade and picnic. There food for the picnic. Last but not 13 at the Aladdin Shrine Temple are far too many to name in this least, Worshipful Brother Chuck in Columbus, to benefi t all three article. However, I must thank Eichensehr performed a yeoman’s of our Masonic Communities. Scott McComb, Terry Devassie, effort making sure that all the Our own Brother Howie Damron details were worked out with the will be the entertainment for the staff of the Ohio Historical Society evening. October then brings us The Beacon is and the Ohio Village. Grand Lodge. published bi-monthly By the time you read this This has been a special year Please report all changes of address message, I will have had the for all . We have to your lodge secretary, who, in turn, will notify the Grand Secretary, who pleasure on June 27 at the opening proven by working together there is maintains the database that produces of Special Olympics to present a nothing we can not accomplish! The BEACON mailing labels. check, on behalf of all Masons of Brett Turner, Ohio, in the amount of $200,000. A Manager of Marketing and Communications job well done! The Ohio Masonic Home The Grand Lodge Offi cers will 2655 W. National Road also have dedicated a plaque at Springfi eld, OH 45504-3698 937/525-3025 the gravesite of Ohio’s First Grand [email protected] Master, Rufus Putnam, at a special George Braatz, P.G.M., ceremony held on July 4. Grand Secretary at On July 12 a special dinner was The Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio P.O. Box 629 held in honor of the six original Worthington, OH 43085-0629 lodges in Marietta, where a special Grand Lodge Offi cers’ wives pose at 614/885-5318 parade, in front of beautifully designed [email protected] presentation was given to each of the lodges. fl oat of the Ohio Rainbow Girls.

2 July/August 2008 Your Legacy

By Worshipful Brother Wm. David Bannerman, Chief Executive Offi cer, The Ohio Masonic Home

What did you do to make a provided every day in the name of (L to R) Worshipful Brother David difference in someone’s life? In Freemasonry. It opened in 1867. The Bannerman talks with Worshipful Brother the life of your Lodge, Chapter, smallest homes spend about $4 mil- Dr. Gary Nicholson, Past Grand High Council, Commandery or Valley? lion a year on residents, the largest Priest Kermit Zimmerman and Illustrious Every year there are over 2,500 about $400 million. Leadership and and Right Worshipful Brother Clarence offi cers in line at local lodges. There succession were important topics of “Jack” Hartzell. are 500 past masters of lodges, and discussion. the legacy you will leave. Find thousands of offi cers in the other The attendees at our meeting someone better than you are at Masonic organizations. Did they worked on ways to strengthen their what you want to see happen. add to the value of their lodge leadership skills and build their Our boards are appointed in through their leadership? Did boards so that they would be success- the same manner. Grand Lodge, they help strengthen the line of ful far into the future. They worked Grand Chapter, Grand Council, succession? How are their members on new ways to defi ne their mission Grand Commandery and the better off through their leadership? and vision, discussed their strengths Scottish Rite Deputy for Ohio make The Ohio Masonic Home hosted and weaknesses and discovered ways appointments to our corporation Masonic Home executives and to hold people accountable for creat- with the intention of providing trustees from 23 states across the ing a legacy of service. us with a legacy of leadership country in June. There are over 40 As an offi cer of a Masonic focused on our future needs. We homes and a variety of community organization, you are expected to need experts in marketing, sales, services run by Masonic groups identify and coach a replacement business, architecture, service, law, across the country. Together they ac- for you through your appointment and aging. What expertise do you count for over $3 million in services to the line. Look forward to need for your legacy?

HISTORY OF OHIO FREEMASONRY - PART 5 Saying Goodbye to the Children of The Ohio Masonic Home This fi fth in a series celebrating alumni who served in World War I the 200th anniversary of Ohio and World War II. Freemasonry looks at the post World While the campus census War II years at The Ohio Masonic continued to climb into the mid Home and the end of an era with the 1950s, still fewer children were Kids who lived at The Ohio Masonic closing of the children’s home. admitted. Admissions of children Home’s children’s home, which stopped in 1954 and the last 5 operated between 1897 and 1956, By the end of the 1940s, fewer and children left in 1956. enjoyed many advantages such as gifts fewer children were being admitted The Children were a good fi t for at Christmastime. into the home. There were less The Ohio Masonic Home. They Starting nearly 100 years ago, than 50 children living on campus were better off than many children in 1909, reunions of the children’s by 1946. A combination of the end in the community. They learned home alumni provided for renewal of the war and more prosperous how to take care of themselves and and reminiscing. The early reunions times meant a declining need for their property, how to be successful had incomplete records, so the fi rst a children’s home. The Eastern and how to build relationships. offi cial alumni gathering was in Star and the Children’s buildings Older residents enjoyed their 1926. Alumni gathered every three became adult housing. The war presence. A few Masonic homes years on a July 4th weekend. Now memorial in front of Bushnell Hall around the country still have meeting every other year, the latest was installed in 1950 as a tribute to children’s homes. reunion was this July 5-6.

July/August 2008 3 Annual Renaissance Fair Returns in October

Western Reserve Masonic will be a marketplace for shopping The program will be a resource Community in Medina is busy and plenty of Renaissance-era food for residents with questions, refer- getting ready for a trip to the 16th and other treats. You never know rals for needed or desired resources, Century when it presents its third what you may see or hear. quarterly educational seminars annual Renaissance Fair on the The Renaissance Fair is free and and a wellness newsletter. The fi rst campus 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, open to the public. Western Reserve educational session on “Depression October 4 and Sunday, October 5. Masonic Community is located at in the Elderly” was a huge success, 4931 Nettleton Road, drawing 80 residents. Speakers near Route 18 and from the campus fi tness center and Interstate 71. For therapy department were among more information, those scheduled for future sessions. call 866-433-1514. Other on-going services for on-campus residents will include New Health availability to have lab/blood Program Keeps work done in their villa home or Residents apartment. Renee Ashby will also Informed be available to help with related Western Reserve questions or to perform functional Fire breathers will be among the many amazing Masonic Commu- assessments. and entertaining things you can experience at nity residents are “There is a need in our commu- Western Reserve Masonic Community’s third nity for those interested in aging in annual Renaissance Fair October 4 and 5. being well informed on health and well- place and we areare happy to bring it There will be something for ness issues through a new program to them,” said Renee. everybody with jousting knights on developed by Resident Wellness For more information regarding horseback, fi re breathers, musicians Coordinator Renee Ashby. The Western Reserve Masonic Community, and choirs and interactive events program was started due to interest call 1-866-433-1514 or visit like archery. Kids can enjoy puppet from residents eager to learn about www.ohiomasonichome.org. shows and a dragon theater. There how to live healthy lifestyles.

Educational Series to Be Offered This Fall

Browning Masonic Community and the chance to take one home. Proposed classes may include: is a great place to live and a There was also a one-day series • Going Green: Sustainable Design great place to learn. In May, the of three separate music classes in • Cold Porcelain Sculpting Waterville campus offered the which participants could learn the • Zumba Exercise Fitness surrounding community the chance mountain dulcimer, harmonica • Jewelry Making to learn new skills through its new or ukulele. The fi nal class was a • Investing for the Non Investor No Limits Education Series. painting class teaching the Bob Ross • Digital Photography The three-week program, wet on wet technique. • History of the Phonograph done in cooperation with Owens Marketing Director Tara Lloyd Along with a six-week lecture Community College, is aimed at said the class attendees enjoyed series, some classes are also being active adults with the goals of the variety of classes and have proposed to be intergenerational, teaching fresh ideas, learning a already begun planning another for grandparentsgrandparents and grandkids, new craft, or reliving history or series with greater diversity over like the LEGO building series. mastering new skills. All for a an eight-week time period. Set For the schedule, cost for classes and reasonable cost in one-day and dates were not available at press more information, contact Tara Lloyd series classes. time, but Tara said the series will at 866-878-4055 or e-mail Tara at The fi rst sessions included how to begin in early September and run [email protected]. create bead jewelry with a designer through early November.

4 July/August 2008 Masonic Helping Hands Expands to Cincinnati Area

The Masonic Helping Hands care to those in Hamilton, Warren, Fairborn Offi ce has recently Clermont and Butler Counties. completed six months helping “Masonic Helping Hands can seniors and disabled adults in Clark, provide the services needed to Greene, Montgomery and Miami maintain productive independence Masonic Helping Hands companions Counties. The program is now in the comfort of your own home,” are skilled to help in a number of serving the Cincinnati area with its said Natalie McDonald, Director. areas to make seniors’ lives easier. second offi ce, which opened July 14. Masonic Helping Hands has cation. Other assistance includes the Masonic Helping Hands was several advantages over competing availability of an LPN to do medica- created to serve seniors and services. For one, it is proud to be a tion set-up and administration. disabled adults who want to stay in Veterans Administration Preferred Masonic Helping Hands is run their homes with direct assistance Provider, meaning the service is through Masonic Senior Services through its “companions” who recommended when it comes to of Ohio Corp., a subsidiary of The have the personality and skills best assisting those who served their Ohio Masonic Home, fulfi lling its suited to an individual’s situation. country when called. vision to serve people where they Companions can help with light The program also makes sure want to be. housekeeping, meal preparation, all companions have a thorough Masonic Helping Hands plans to companionship, personal care and screening process including fi n- add offi ces in Northwest and North- much more. The new Cincinnati gerprinting, criminal background east Ohio in the future. For more offi ce, located at 8180 Corporate check, drug and alcohol test, physi- information on Masonic Helping Park Drive in Cincinnati, will offer cal exam and driving record verifi - Hands, call 877-564-0210.

Bible Has Become Virtual Sacred Relic in Fraternity St. John’s Lodge #1 in New York Other Presidents who have made Facts about the Bible City is the owner of what is now use of the Bible include Andrew known as the George Washington Johnson and Gerald Ford. The Bible was printed in London by Mark Baskett, printer to the King, Presidential Inaugural Bible. On taking three years to produce. It April 30, 1789, George Washington The fi rst presidential inaugural cere- mony took place in the open gallery contains 103 steel engravings of maps took his oath of offi ce on this Bible and Old Testament scenes by English and launched the Presidency of the of the old City Hall on Wall Street artist John Stuart. It is a King James United States of America. in New York City, in the presence of Version, complete with Apocrypha a vast multitude. The oath of offi ce and elaborately supplemented with Since that time, the Bible has been was administered by Robert R. Liv- historical, astronomical and legal data used for the inaugurations of War- ingstone. The open Bible on which of that period. ren G. Harding (of Ohio), Dwight the President laid his hand was held The Bible was procured for St. John’s D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter and on a rich crimson velvet cushion by Lodge by Jonathan Hampton who George H.W. Bush. It was intended Mr. Otis, Secretary of Senate. presented it to the Lodge on becoming to be used at the inauguration of its Master in 1770. St. John’s Lodge George W. Bush, but inclement Among the distinguished guests was founded in 1757, but its property weather did not permit it. present were John Adams, who had was destroyed in the great fi re of lower been chosen Vice President; George Manhattan on March 8, 1770. In addition to its inaugural duties, Clinton, fi rst Governor of New York; The only people allowed to take an the Bible was present at the funeral Philip Schuyler; John Jay; General oath on the Bible are the President processions of George Washington, Henry Knox, and Jacob Morton, of the United States; the Governor Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson and Master of St. John’s Lodge. of New York; the Grand Master of Zachary Taylor. It has also been used Masons in New York; the Master-elect at the cornerstone laying of the U.S. After taking his oath, he kissed the of St. John’s Lodge, and Third Degree Candidates of St. John’s Lodge. Capitol, the dedication of the Washing- Bible reverently, closed his eyes, ton Monument, the centennials of the and in an attitudeattitude ooff ddevotion,evotion, ssaid:aid: The Bible must be accompanied by cornerstone laying of the White House, “So help me God!” 3 members of St. John’s Lodge U.S. Capitol, the Statue of Liberty. whenever it travels.

July/August 2008 5 Ohio Joins Meeting of World Masonic Leaders in Washington

Top Ohio Grand Lodge leaders of worldwide Freemasonry. attended what has been described Representatives gathered at as the second largest gathering social gatherings and dinners to of Grand Lodges in the history of learn more about each other in Freemasonry. one-on-one conversations. Each Grand Master Ronald L. delegate was given an earphone Winnett led the Ohio delegation at the sessions to hear comments, to the World Conference of Grand translated into four different Lodges in Washington, DC in May. languages. Representatives from 120 Grand One of the highlight events of Lodges of 5 continents attended. the Conference was a ceremony The largest gathering of Grand at the World War II Memorial Lodges was at the 275th Anniver- in Washington, DC. The Grand The Masonic floral emblems sary of the United Grand Lodge of Master of each U.S. Grand Lodge, stand ready for the World War II England in London in 1992. in turn, was presented a Masonic Memorial ceremony, beneath a very inspirational quotation on the Virtually all North American floral emblem and carried it to his Memorial’s wall. Grand Lodges were represented, state’s monument in the Memorial. with 24 Grand Lodges from Representatives from other Central and South America, 23 countries also participated in the the huge oval Memorial to the from Europe, and others from placement of the floral emblems. “Ohio” site. He was being pushed Africa, Asia, and Australia. When Grand Master Winnett was in a wheelchair, because he broke The delegates met in session given the floral display for Ohio, he his leg a day before traveling to and discussed common problems had to move nearly halfway around Washington.

Six Grand Lodge Officers, plus three brethren from Dayton, formed the Ohio delegation at the World War II Memorial ceremony, which was part of the World Conference of Grand Lodges. From left are: John A. Johnson, Worshipful Master of Solar Lodge #730 in Dayton; Terry W. Posey, Senior Grand Warden; Ronald L. Winnett, Grand Master; Thomas H. Galyen, Grand Treasurer; George O. Braatz, Grand Secretary; Bradford A. Goebel, Junior Grand Warden; W. Michael Lawson, Past Master of Solar Lodge; Charles R. Murphy, Deputy Grand Master, and David N. Kleiner, Senior Deacon of Solar Lodge. The three members of Solar Lodge came to Washington just to witness portions of the World Conference.

6 July/August 2008 When the Grand Master reached the “Ohio” location, the passageway was fi lled with people, many of whom were in wheelchairs. It was discovered that 32 World War II veterans from Central Ohio had been fl own to Washington as part of the Honor Flight program, and they were at the Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett, Memorial at the same time as the who broke his leg a day before the Masonic ceremony was going on. conference, still served as one of Most Worshipful Brother Winnett, Grand Secretary George O. Braatz talks Ohio’s delegates at the sessions. a retired army offi cer himself, was with Most Worshipful Brother Devinder Gupta, Grand Master of the , who is also a former Chief Justice of the High Court in India.

pleased to talk with some of the Ohio veterans, several of whom where Masons. He noted that this coincidence put a great cap on an already impressive event. Other Grand Lodge Offi cers attending the World Conference were Charles R. Murphy, Deputy Grand Master; Terry W. Posey, Senior Grand Warden; Bradford A. Goebel, Junior Grand Warden; Thomas H. Galyen, PGM, Grand With several Ohio Grand Lodge Offi cers nearby, Grand Master Winnett, face hidden Treasurer,Treasurer, and GeorGeorgege O. Braatz, behind the Masonic fl oral emblem, is pushed by Senior Grand Warden Terry W. Posey. PGM, Grand Secretary.

Grand Master Gives Opening Prayer

At State Legislature Session members who have been governors, legislators, and clerks, captains of To recognize The Grand Lodge of who had arranged for the Grand industry, farmers, and mechanics. Ohio’s 200th Anniversary, Grand Master’s appearance. They have worked hand in hand with Master Ronald L. Winnett was asked their fellow citizens to building the As part of his prayer, Most to give the opening prayer at a Buckeye State. . . We ask that You Worshipful Brother Winnett said, legislative session in Columbus on continue to bless and prosper the “Great Creator, I humbly offer the April 29. state of Ohio and its residents as we thanks of the Freemasons of Ohio, do our best to accomplish Your will.” An informative introduction was who two centuries ago in 1808 met provided by William G. Batchelder, at the Statehouse in Chillicothe to After the opening of the session, the a member of the Ohio House of form our statewide governing body, Grand Master had the opportunity to Representatives and a 40-year The Grand Lodge of Ohio. Our talks with legislators and legislative member of Medina Lodge #58, fraternity has been blessed with aides who were Masons.

July/August 2008 7 Parade, Ceremony, Picnic Enormous Successes in Bicentennial Celebration

An estimated 10,000 Masons and of Eastern Star; the Scottish Rite; in this Bicentennial Event, and that family members were drawn to Chapter, Council and Commandery goal was met. Columbus on Saturday (June 21) to of the ; Shrine, High After the parade, thousands participate in a full day of activities Twelve; and Job’s Daughters, gathered on the Statehouse lawn, helping the Grand Lodge of Ohio to Rainbows, and DeMolay, in and offi cers of the Grand Lodge celebrate its 200th anniversary. addition to others. Numerous of Ohio reenacted the traditional The day started with a parade in Lodges and Masonic Districts were Cornerstone Ceremony for the downtown Columbus, with more involved. A huge delegation from Statehouse. than 4,000 persons marching down the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of A new, special stone was used High Street, from Nationwide Ohio also took part. in the ceremony, which is being Boulevard to the Statehouse. The parade lasted for 1 hour and donated to the state and will All parts of the family of 20 minutes. be on display in the Statehouse Freemasonry in Ohio were One of the goals of Grand Master museum. The stone is inscribed: involved, including fl oats or Ronald L. Winnett was to have “all “May our freedom rest upon a sure marching units from the Order of the Masonic family” participate foundation of good government.

Above, Ohio Eastern Star Worthy Grand Matron Catherine F. Jones and Worthy Grand Patron Richard D. Barrick ride a carriage with their spouses. At left, Grove City Lodge #689 members, home Lodge of the Grand Master, ride their fl oat. Below, picnic is enjoyed near Ohio Village and prize- winning fl oat of 25th Masonic District.

8 July/August 2008 On June 21, 2008, the Freemasons their lunch, while others toured of Ohio used this stone to reenact the Historical Society Museum and the laying of the cornerstone of the enjoyed the air conditioned comfort Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.” inside. Tours of Ohio Village were The Seal of the State of Ohio and available, and many took the the special Bicentennial logo were opportunity to visit Ohio Village also etched on the stone. Lodge, No. 10, the historic Lodge in After the ceremony, a picnic was the village, sponsored by the Grand held at the Ohio Historical Society Lodge of Ohio. for all Masons and family members The 1860s style baseball game who participated. Nearly 8,000 held at Ohio Village concluded with persons went through the lines to a 5-3 victory for the Keystone Reds receive a picnic lunch. Many sat over the Blue Ashlars. on the grassy area, near I-71, for

Above, Lauren Simmons, Grand Worthy Advisor of Ohio’s Rainbow Girls, poses with Mrs. Janice F. Morris, Rainbow Supreme Deputy in Ohio, in front of the racing car which Lauren drives, which was part of the parade.

Above, thousands gather at Ohio Statehouse for cornerstone reenactment ceremony.

July/August 2008 9 Veteran Experiences Night to Remember

Springfi eld Masonic dinner at the Ritz Carlton Community independent Hotel. They met media living resident Chuck George celebrities such as ABC News is proud of being a World Anchor Charles Gibson and War II veteran and for his other print and television volunteer work. Now he’s news executives. During a helping fellow veterans ceremony, Chuck and another with a unique Ohio-based Honor Flight volunteer program called Honor were called to the stage and Flight. Honor Flight is a recognized. non-profi t organization that “We got a standing fl ies veterans to Washington ovation, which made us feel D.C. to see the World War really proud,” said Chuck. II Monument for no cost. “This was a fi rst class event Chuck has been a volunteer all the way.” with the program since its Springfi eld Masonic Community independent living Chuck said about the inception in 2005. resident Brother Chuck George, right, met with former only tough thing about the In May, Chuck earned U.S. Senator and Brother Bob Dole, and Brother Al event was having to wear a a special honor by being Dunn, of Dayton, left, at the World War II Monument tuxedo. But that was a small invited with other Honor during a recent trip to Washington D.C. price to pay. Flight staff to Washington D.C. When not volunteering with for the 10th White House News The day included a visit to the Honor Flight, Chuck is always Photographers Association Annual World War II Memorial, where busy around the Springfi eld Dinner on May 10. Chuck met former U.S. Senator campus. One of his favorite Bob Dole, who greets visitors to activities is volunteering at the the memorial several times a week. Pathways Center for Alzheimer’s Youth Honored Chuck was also pleased to meet Care, where he spends time with with Awards several high-ranking Masons as residents. the World Conference of Masonic “I just love volunteering and Each year, the Grand Master Grand Lodges also met in D.C. meeting a lot of people,” he said. presents Excellence in Youth that week. (See story on page 6.) Awards to outstanding young Chuck and the Honor Flight staff For more information about persons in each district. In this were the guests of Stephen Brown, Springfi eld Masonic Community, call picture, Grand Master Ronald L. a renowned photographer at the 937-525-3006 or 1-888-290-2664 or Winnett listens as award winner visit www.ohiomasonichome.org. Lauren Simmons, of Cortland, Ohio, who is also Grand Worthy Advisor of Ohio’s Rainbow Girls, R&SM Council Masons addresses the audience in the 25th Masonic District. Help Diabetic Children Hundreds of diabetic children are eagerly planning to attend a summer camp, especially organized for them and supported by the Grand Council, R&SM, of Ohio. Eight camps around Ohio are planned for this summer. At camp, the children learn they are not alone, and they fi nd comfort and confi dence that they can have a happy life and manage their diabetes just by following a few simple guidelines. Council Masons have been supporting these camps in Ohio since 1977,977, iincreasingncreasing ccontributionsontributions eeachach yyear,ear, uuntilntil ggiftsifts ssurpassedurpassed $59,000 last year.

10 July/August 2008 Sharing Life’s Lessons

Ken Kettlewell’s life has had see people through the best and Ken became a Mason in 1968. “I several highlights, from meeting the worst of times.” Ken estimates joined out of curiosity. There were presidents and befriending he has performed more than 700 so many men in my congregation U.S. senators to ministering to weddings, 900 funerals and 1,800 who were Masons and I wanted to thousands of people. Even in baptisms. know what they knew.” retirement Ken continues to Ken joined set milestones. Englebeck Lodge in Ken shows you’re Akron, later went to never too old to try new Lodge of Amity #5 in things and continue your Zanesville and served previous work. As proof, as Grand Prior of the Springfi eld Masonic Scottish Rite Masons. Community independent Ken said Masonry living resident has just gave him an outlet he released his fi fth book, a wasn’t able to have in collection of devotionals his profession. for retirement center “As a minister you assisted living residents, have a problem in and is as active as he’s being too friendly with ever been. your congregation. “I want to do things,” Masonry allowed my said Ken. “I have the time wife, Jean, and me to do these things and to make friendships there is still a lot for me we enjoy to this day to do.” that didn’t confl ict Ken grew up in New with my professional Concord, Ohio and knew obligations.” what he wanted to be A unique friendship from the age of 4 – a Ken enjoys is with one minister. After attending of Ohio’s most notable Muskingum College and people. As a schoolboy, a seminary in Pittsburgh, Springfi eld Masonic Community independent living resident Ken was classmates Ken began a 43-year career Ken Kettlewell has authored fi ve books, including a just with John Glenn, who as a Presbyterian minister. released book of devotionals. became famous as the “A minister has the richest life He was particularly honored fi rst American to orbit the earth in possibilities of all,” said Ken. “You in 2007 when he baptized the 1962 and represented Ohio in the grandchildren of people he U.S. Senate for 25 years. In 1998, baptized as children. the same year Glenn became the When not working with oldest person ever to go into space, 100-Year-Old Past the church organ and chime he became a 33rd degree Mason Master Honored choir or doing morning and Ken was asked to put the ring devotionals, Ken volunteers on Glenn’s fi nger. He and Senator Gerard #428 at the Pathways Center for Glenn still exchange letters and honored its oldest Past Master, Alzheimer’s Care on the Christmas cards. Charles A. Perry, on his 100th birthday. Worshipful Brother Springfi eld campus and at Ken said he doesn’t see any Perry, who must now use a two offi ces on the campus. He future book projects, but you never wheelchair, was greeted by District also leads monthly resident know. “Life’s full of possibilities, Deputy Grand Master Ralph E. birthday celebrations, the and I want to take advantage of McLemore, Worshipful Master campus High 12 Club and them while I can,” he said. Charles L. Short, Jack Schwartz, works out each day in the and Sherwin K. Baril. fi tness center.

July/August 2008 11 Special Bicentennial Basket Now Available as Commemorative Item

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High School Athlete Assisted By Masonic Charity Gifts

James F. Easterling, left, Grand Marshal iranda Liggett, a student- M of the Grand Lodge, athlete at Strasburg High hands Charitable School, was involved in a car Foundation check to accident in December, which Natalie McCoy to help left her paralyzed and still in with her niece’s medical the hospital. expenses. Ronald C. Cypress Lodge #604 in Farver, Worshipful Strasburg in the 21st Masonic Master of Cypress Lodge, District held a dinner and and Dewey Jenkins, auction and raised more District Deputy Grand than $13,000 to assist in her Master, assisted in the medical expenses. presentation. The Grand Lodge “Miranda has a long road ahead the Grand Lodge check. Charitable Foundation also of her and she is determined to “Thank you so much for all presented $1,500 to help in walk again one day, Natalie McCoy, that the Masons have done the medical costs. Miranda’s aunt said, in accepting to help.”

12 July/August 2008 ‘Kitchen Sink’ Pin Presented By Grand Master Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett, right, presents the “Kitchen Sink” pin to William B. DeBlaey, Worshipful Master of Hudson Lodge #510. A small Masonic “club” was formed a few years ago. Any Mason to eat a huge banana split at a popular ice cream shop in Canton, Ohio, would become a member. The Grand Master became a member a few years ago, and is eligible to wear the “Kitchen Sink” pin, and he shared the honor with Worshipful Brother DeBlaey, who proudly displays his empty ice cream dish.

Lodge Simulates 1808 Masonic Meeting A Lodge meeting conducted as if it were 1808 and a meal of wild turkey, stuffi ng, cornbread, and vegetable soup were part of the Bicentennial celebration dinner held by Forest City Lodge #388. The Lodge offi cers were dressed in authentic costumes and presented ritual from 1808. Also, a fi fe and drum provided entertainment after the meeting.

Cornerstone Ceremonies Becoming Popular in Ohio Ohio’s Grand Lodge Offi cers are increasingly being called upon to perform the historic Masonic Cornerstone Laying Ceremony. This proud tradition of the Fraternity has been carried out numerous times this year across Ohio. Pictured here is one example. It was a ceremony for Frazeysburg Elementary School, and sponsored by Frazeysburg Lodge #490. At the podium, Senior Grand Warden Terry W. Posey displays the Masonic level, while Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett, wearing his top hat, provides instructions. Other Grand Lodge Offi cers observe the action.

July/August 2008 13 FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE This ‘n That Around the Foundation By Right Worshipful Brother Timothy B. Strawn, CAE, President, The OMH Benevolent Endowment Foundation We made an error in the story the pull down menu. Commemorate you send today and those you last issue about Lady Linda’s your lodge, your Masonic family or provide for in bequests, trusts and Charity Auction, September a special fraternal friend in a very other charitable giving instruments 13th at Aladdin Shrine Center. If special way. that will benefi t us in future years. you’re interested in attending…. All gifts are important to us… Thank you for remembering The a great dinner, entertainment by every one of them does its part in Ohio Masonic Home in these the Masonic Troubadour, Howie providing the support we need to special ways! Damron, and his daughter, Karisa, continue to make the facilities and See you “on the trail”…at auction of the gift baskets prepared services of all the organizations Home Day in Springfi eld on by the Deputies’ wives in each of within The Ohio Masonic Home September 7th (when we’ll “bury” the Districts and others with all available today and tomorrow. the bicentennial time capsules); proceeds going in support of Lady We write a thank you letter for Lady Linda’s Charity Dinner Linda’s List…contact Worshipful each gift, ranging from 25 cents to and Auction, September 13th in Brother Brian Bolyard at 614/267- thousands of dollars. But imagine Columbus; the September Legends 3514 (this is the correct number…. how happy we were earlier this event in Fairborn on the 15th thanks to Brother Joe Simmons for year…on March 11th to be exact… and 16th; the Western Reserve taking all those other calls!) or email when a million dollar…yes, Renaissance Faire in Medina on to [email protected]. million dollar… gift arrived October 4th and 5th ; and/or Grand At the completion of all the from a terminating charitable Lodge in Columbus, October 17th District Receptions, Lady Linda’s remainder trust! The trust was and 18th. List total stands at better than established thirty years ago by In the meantime, if we can $18,000! a brother in a Columbus-area be of assistance, of if you need More than 40 Covering the lodge who made us the remainder more information about making Future stone reservations have benefi ciary to receive the trust after a charitable gift to the Home, been received. It is anticipated his beloved family member, the don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at: that as many as 60 stones will income benefi ciary, passed away. 888/248-2664! Thanks. be in the fi nal design. There’s still The day got better when another time to submit your reservation! terminating trust gift from the wife To fi nd out how you can support For a reservation form and of that brother/benefactor also The Ohio Masonic Home, please text submittal form, go to arrived and provided a generous contact Right Worshipful Brother Tim www.ohiomasonichome.org, click additional amount!! Strawn, President of the Benevolent on the Endowment Foundation tab, We are…and have been….truly Endowment Foundation, toll free at then click on Covering the Future in blessed by all your gifts…those 888-248-2664. Dayton Philharmonic Helps Celebrate Bicentennial The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra one of only a dozen of its type in performed two concerts in the the world and has the power of Dayton Masonic Center in March to 4,700 pipes. Acclaimed musician, help celebrate the 200th anniversary Todd Wilson, director of music of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. and organ of Church of the Covenant in Cleveland, was the Ticketholders were provided tours guest recital soloist. of the Masonic Center before each of the concerts. Among the selections on the concert was The Magic Flute Overture, The concerts featured the rare written by Wolfgang Mozart, a E.M. Skinner pipe organ in the Master Mason, who penned that center’s Scottish Rite Cathedral. music as a salute to Freemasonry. This magnifi cent instrument is

14 July/August 2008 Cincinnati Masons Portray Degree at Ohio Masonic Home

A bus load of more than 25 Masons from Cincinnati Other residents of the Home in attendance included traveled to the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfi eld Right Worshipful Brother Dale Mortimer; George on May 31 to portray the Master Mason Degree for Davidson, Past Grand Commander of the Grand brethren residing in the Home. Commandery, Knights Templar, of Ohio, and Charles Karth, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand The event was initiated by Dexter A. Denney, Worshipful Chapter, RAM, of Ohio. Master of Cincinnati-Lafayette Lodge #483, and included members from several Lodges. Others who were part of the traveling delegation included Edward F. Howard, Associate Grand Most Worshipful Brother C. Rolland Lattanner, a Past Chaplain of the Grand Lodge; Raymond T. Clark, Grand Master and resident of the Home, participated Past Grand Tyler, and First Masonic District Deputy in the ritual presentation. Right Worshipful Brother Grand Masters Steven M. Grathwohl and George Norman J. Mick, Senior Grand Deacon of the Grand W. Koehnke III. Lodge, brought greetings from the Grand Master.

Thank You For Your Generosity We offer our grateful appreciation to the estates, individuals, groups, or other Masonic bodies who have supported The Ohio Masonic Home with gifts given between March 1 and April 30, 2008.

$10,000 + Charles T. Raymer-Covenant Lodge #683, Grove City Lodge #689, F&AM Brister, C. E. F&AM Gustavus Lodge #442, F&AM Evans, Florence M. Collinwood Lodge #582, F&AM Harvest Chapter #564, OES Evans, Morgan L. Community Lodge #684, F&AM Headlee, Jan E. Moore, Florian H. Fairborn Lodge #764, F&AM Hebron Lodge #116, F&AM Smith, Francis Eugene Heath Lodge #771, F&AM Heilman, Larry L., Kristin & Family; Sturdivant, Webster Hershberger, Kenneth E. Waggoner, Elsa; Waggoner, Roland, Highland Lodge #38, F&AM Joyce & Family; Swary, Al, Lynn & $5,000 - $9,999 Hyde Park Lodge #589, F&AM Family Miles, Louise C. Karth, Charles E. & Marjorie Holcomb, J. Robert & Antoinette Moss, George K. Kelly, Floyd Jeffersonville Lodge #468, F&AM Seifert, Dorothy T. & Myron T. Michael, Ray F. Keller Williams Realty Sheeler, Howard M. Moriah Lodge #105, F&AM Kelly, William H. The Springfi eld Foundation Somerset Lodge #76, F&AM Kirkwood Lodge #446, F&AM Wilson, Helen G. Stow Lodge #768, F&AM Lucas County Memorial Lodge The Richardson Family Lynchburg Lodge #178, F&AM $2,500 - $4,999 Valley of Dayton, AASR McKibben, Jerry & Patti Crans, Julia M. Williams, Frank R. Nichols, Junior A., U.S.A.F., Ret. & Schulze, Vivian H. Ursaline Sine, Anna Laura $100 - $499 Niles-McKinley Lodge #794, F&AM 10th Masonic District Association Ohio State Secretaries Association, F&AM $1,000 - $2,499 14th Masonic District Offi cers Association Paree, George M. 11th Masonic District Association 15th Masonic District Association Pataskala Lodge #404, F&AM 16th Masonic District Association 18th Masonic District Association Pfeifer, Carl E. & Norma Alpha Lodge #729, F&AM 19th Masonic District Association Quaker City Lodge #500, F&AM Arters, George D. & B.J. 2nd District Offi cers Association Rockton Lodge #316, F&AM Davis, Orlando W. 3rd Masonic District Sanner, John M. Ely Lodge #424, F&AM A. V. Powell & Associates Savannah Lodge #466, F&AM Hosler, Bessie V. Alturas Lodge #537, F&AM Shank, Harold & Josephine Kettlewell, Kenneth Amity Lodge #5, F&AM Simpkins, David B. Meridian Sun Lodge #69, F&AM Ashland Lodge #151, F&AM Thompson, Brent Edward Schultz, Adolph Brookins, Gary J. Thompson, Glenn E. Shrive, Harold George Brown, Gordon P. University Heights Lodge #738, F&AM Siekeres, Julius M. Bucyrus Lodge #139, F&AM Venus Lodge #152, F&AM University Lodge #631, F&AM Byerman, Forest L. & Catherine Webb Lodge #252, F&AM Warden, Walter Carroll Lodge #124, F&AM William Farr Lodge #672, F&AM Chagrin Falls Chapter #152, RAM Xenia Lodge #49, F&AM $500 - $999 Davis, Diane D.; Davis, Billie Ann; Price, Yaney, Carl 21st Masonic District Association Jim; Denny, Rhonda & Roger Yeatman-Mt. Washington Lodge #162, 25th Masonic District Association Dieckhoner, Craig R. F&AM 5th Masonic District Association Fairfi eld Lodge #261, F&AM Yellow Springs Lodge #421, F&AM Bannerman, Wm. David & Anita Fayette Lodge #107, F&AM Braatz, George O. & Marilyn Georgetown Lodge #72, F&AM

July/August 2008 15 Remaining Vital Illustrious Brother Michael D. Tyne, 33°

Illustrious program uses puppets to talk with burns, supplementing the work of Brother Mike third graders about their choices in Shriner’s Hospitals at no cost to the Tyne lives in abusive situations. Rebecca raises child or their family. He is also a Galena, Ohio, funds to operate the program, re- trustee of the 32nd Degree Scottish with his wife cruits and trains volunteer puppe- Rite Learning Center in Columbus. Rebecca. They teers, and coordinates the program Mike became a 33° Scottish Rite have three on a day-to-day basis. Mason in 2000. He was appointed daughters, six Mike’s and Rebecca’s other to the Aladdin Shrine Divan in 2007. grandchildren passion is SCUBA diving. After Mike has served the fraternity as a and one great- taking an introductory SCUBA member of the Board of Trustees for grandson. Mike has worked in course while on vacation 17 years the Springfi eld Masonic Community. health care for 50 years, primarily ago, they got hooked and have More recently, he was appointed by as a health facilities planner. He is been diving ever since. “The more Most Worshipful Brother Ronald Chairman of the Board for one of you do it, the more profi cient you L. Winnett to the Board of the Ohio North America’s largest health care become, the more fun it is,” Mike Masonic Home. architectural fi rms. He has worked said. He has taken diving a step “The Ohio Masonic Home has with hundreds of medical centers, further by pursuing underwater an incredible history and mission,” plus 75 children’s hospitals located photography. Brother Tyne said. “At the same time, throughout the U.S. and Canada, Brother Tyne fi rst became we are aware of the need to change including nine Shiner’s hospitals. involved with Masonry via in order to remain vital. We need to Mike and Rebecca are particu- DeMolay. He became a Master look at the services we provide and larly passionate about child welfare. Mason in 1970. The next year he the environment in which they are “That’s where our hearts are,” he pursued York and Scottish Rite being offered. As board members, said. Mike has served for 18 years degrees and also joined Aladdin we have the responsibility to make on the Board of the Boy Scouts, Shrine. For the past 18 years, Mike sure adequate resources are available in addition to numerous other has served as a trustee of Aladdin to enable The Ohio Masonic Home child-oriented volunteer agen- Shriner’s Hospital Association to accomplish its mission. I believe cies. Rebecca brought a nationally for Children (ASHAC). ASHAC The Ohio Masonic Home will make recognized program, “Kids on the provides medical care to children the changes necessary for continued Block,” to Delaware County. The with orthopedic problems and growth and success.”

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