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page 5 page 17 page 19 Pierpont Edwards New Woodbury Medal awarded to Prince Hall Celebrates Roger Daboll, Jr. Grand Master 350th TABLE OF CONTENTS Connecticut FREEMASONS “A day that shall live in infamy…”...... 3 Our Departed Brothers...... 13 Volume 5 - Number 7 Grand Master’s Message...... 4 Valley News...... 14 DeMolay Honors Grand Master...... 4 Autumn Gathering Honors Volunteers...... 15 Publisher Th e Gr a n d Lo d g e Hospice Day Proclaimed...... 4 Autumn Gathering Photos...... 16 o f Co n n e ct i c u t AF & AM Roger DaBoll, Jr.- Pierpont Edwards Medal...... 5 New Prince Hall Grand Master...... 17 Editor-in-Chief Grand Chaplain’s Pulpit...... 6 District News...... 18 Si m o n R. LaPl a c e Holy Saint John!...... 6 Lunch and Learn at Newtown...... 19 Associate Editor To Speak, or Not to Speak…to the Press...... 7 A Perfect Day for a Walk...... 25 Ca rl G. Ek Grand Historian’s Corner...... 8 Veteran’s Day at Ashlar Village...... 25 Correspondent What a Christmas Gift!...... 9 CME Seminars...... 26 Mi c h a e l L. Ca s t r o ll National Home Care and Hospice Month...... 9 Festival of Trees...... 26 Design Steve McPherson Represents MCSA...... 10 York Rite Opportunities...... 27 Gw e n M. Ro c h e t t e Ch a rl e n e D. Ro w e Masonicare Expanding Assisted Living Areas.....10 Garibaldi Club Welcomes Grand Master...... 27 Contributors Facebook: An Interactive Tool...... 11 Craft at Labor/Refreshment...... 28 Jo h n Ba d e e n Welcome/Congratulations...... 12 Boosters...... 30 Ke n n e t h Ba r i l Ashlar Village Scholarships...... 12 DeMolay Family Affair...... 31 Br u c e R. Be ll m o r e Bro. Dan Shattuck, Annual Appeal Supporter....13 Masonicare New Board Members...... 31 Da v i d R. Bl y t h e , Sr . Ar t h u r H. Ca rls t r o m Ma rj e Ch i c k Mi c h a e l De a n e Grand Lodge of Connecticut, AF & AM Ri c h a rd De n n o To n y Fo o t e 69 Masonic Avenue • P.O. Box 250 • Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 Ch a rl e s B. Fo w l e r , Jr. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday Wi ll i a m L. Gr e e n e First Saturday of the month: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Ma r k M. Hu l t m a n Be n Is a a c s o n 203-679-5903 • 800-529-4161 (in-state only) • Fax: 203-679-5996 Le m u e l Jo h n s o n e-mail: [email protected] • www.ctfreemasons.net Pa t Ka l i n a u s k a s Ga r y A. Li t t l e f i e ld Th o m a s M. Ma x w e ll III Da v i d F. Pe e t Ad a m Ra i d e r Ke n Ro b e r t s o n GRAND MASTER’S Ro b e r t D. Sh e rr i c k Ma rg a r e t St e e v e s TRESTLE BOARD Ji m Ve rg e Connecticut Freemasons is the official Arthur H. Carlstrom - December 2009 publication of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut AF & AM. All original articles are subject to editing. All checks for payments and donations should be made out to Grand Lodge Publications and mailed to the Date/Time Event/Location public dinner Attire Grand Lodge office at PO Box 250, Wallingford, CT 06492. Tuesday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. Olivet Chapter OES, Plainville n ref S Wednesday, December 2, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Lodge No. 11, Litchfield n ref S Connecticut Freemasons Volume 5 Number 3 July/August 2009 is Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. putnam Lodge No. 46, South Woodstock N Lunch F published monthly except August by The Grand Lodge of Connecticut AF & Sunday, December 6, 3:00 p.m. Grand Lodge officers Christmas party, Ashlar Village N Y S AM, 69 Masonic Avenue, P.O. Box 250, Wallingford, CT 06492-0250. Periodicals Monday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. Federal Lodge No. 17, Watertown, annual meeting n ref S Postage Pending at Wallingford, CT and additional mailing offices. Thursday, December 10, 4:00 p.m. masonicare Board Meeting, Wallingford n n S POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Grand Lodge of Connecticut AF Friday, December 11 Grand Lodge District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. & AM, P.O. Box 250, Wallingford, CT 06492-0250. Saturday, December 12 Grand Lodge District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.

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Page 2 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 “A day that shall live in infamy…” by Michael L. Castroll and was largely responsible for On December 7, 1941, the United States keeping the California in action was forced into World War II when the Japanese during the attack. His heroic bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack. conduct throughout this first The nation was awakened to a sense of duty eventful engagement of World and patriotism unparalleled in our history. War II reflects the highest credit As with all of the wars our nation has fought, upon Lt. Pharris and enhances Freemasonry left its mark, donating her own the finest traditions of the U.S. as soldiers, as well as resources in defense of Naval Service.” country and freedom. It is only natural some Brother Pharris was a Connecticut Masons would be eyewitness to member of William H. Upton the Day of Infamy. Lodge No. 206, F. &A.M., The events of that day and its aftermath in Bremerton, Washington. are very well documented. To learn of Masonic (Sharp-eyed readers will recall involvement at Pearl Harbor, it was necessary that the namesake of that lodge to hone in on the road least traveled. The was Grand Master of Masons in The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. results have been few but sincere; the heroes Washington when it recognized located have etched their own immortality with Prince Hall Masonry in 1897.) (PHSA). He later served as president of the countless others. Of the nearly 1,000 Pearl Harbor survivors Connecticut Chapter of the PHSA. WB S. Kenneth Baril, now of Cincinnati recorded eight years ago, about 90 were listed A West Haven native, Frank served West but a Past Master of Temple Lodge No. 16, as in Connecticut. However, there were two Haven (now Robert H. Heller) Chapter, Order Cheshire, is the author of The Medal of Honor, Masons who served on the same ship, and were of DeMolay as Master Councilor during his The Letter G In Valor. Ken’s book covers all of a credit to their mates, their ship, their craft, and senior year at West Haven High School. He America’s wars and those valiant souls whose their nation. went on to serve as State Master Councilor in bravery and insight were able to save lives and Both brothers served on the U.S.S. Solace, a 1939-40. He was dubbed a Chevalier in 1964 gain advantage for American troops. From Pearl hospital ship with no firepower or any way to and later created a member of the DeMolay Harbor he offered a brother Mason. defend herself. Those on board had a bird’s eye Legion of Honor. Brother Jackson Charles Pharris was the view of that calamitous act of horror. Frank was raised in Annawon Lodge No. only member of the craft to be awarded the One member of the Solace was machinist 115, West Haven, before his deployment with Congressional Medal of Honor for Pearl Granville Spencer, a brother of Temple Lodge the Navy. According to Mrs. Lois Stebbins, Harbor gallantry. He entered the U.S. Navy No. 16, Cheshire. He made his fraternal mark Frank’s widow, the military lodges in existence in California and was a Lieutenant aboard as a Past Noble Grand (the equivalent to a Past then were treated as Officers’ Clubs; noncoms the U.S.S. California when the surprise attack Master) of Noshahogan Lodge, Independent just didn’t go there. A majority Rainbow occurred. Order of Odd Fellows, in Waterbury. Brother Girl herself, Lois spoke proudly of her late “ …In charge of the ordinance repair party Granville passed the torch to his son, Bro. Dean husband’s experience and accomplishments. on the third deck when the first Japanese Spencer, also a member of Temple Lodge No. Frank Stebbins served as Worshipful Master of torpedo struck almost directly under his 16, who was pleased to tell his father’s story. Annawon Lodge in 1961 and was called by the station, Lt. (then Gunner) Pharris was stunned As a machinist on the Solace, the elder Bro. Grand Architect in 2006. and severely injured by the concussion which Spencer had a clear view of the atrocities as they At the last reunion of Connecticut Pearl hurled him to the overhead and back to the unfolded. He watched as the martyred heroes Harbor survivors, there were 90 listed. (There deck. Quickly recovering, he acted on his own went down with their ships. Among them were may also be others who have chosen not to initiative to set up a hand-supply ammunition family members who intentionally separated belong to the PHSA.) When the Connecticut train for the anti-aircraft guns. With water and to different ships just in case the unthinkable Chapter last met, there were so few attendees oil rushing in where the port bulkhead had happened. And it did! that those present decided that it would be been torn up from the deck, with many of the Bro. Frank L. Stebbins, Jr. was 22 when he their last conclave. Since that time, the numbers remaining crew members overcome by the joined the Navy Reserve in 1940. Activated the have dwindled. But Brother Sheldon and WB oil fumes, and the ship without power and following year, his unit, made up of mostly Stebbins, and certainly Brother Pharris, are listing heavily to port as a result of the second New Haveners, were assigned to the Solace. three very good examples why the light should torpedo hit, Lt. Pharris ordered the shipfitters The ship arrived at the Hawaii port in October, not go out, and we should all “Remember to counterflood. Twice rendered unconscious 1941. Frank was a signalman, a sailor trained Pearl Harbor.” by the nauseous fumes and handicapped by to transmit Morse code using flashing lights. his painful injuries, he persisted in his efforts He was waiting to go ashore on liberty when to speed up the supply of ammunition and at he heard the fighting begin. Japanese planes Our Cover the same time repeatedly risked his life to enter launched from carriers 274 miles from the coast This is the season for lodges to select their flooding compartments and drag to safety of Oahu came in two waves, the first at 7:53 a.m. leaders for the upcoming year. It is also a time unconscious shipmates who were gradually and the second attack an hour later. From his of reflection, hope, and promise. Connecticut being submerged in oil. position on the Solace, Stebbins had a perfect Freemasons wish all the blessings of the “By his inspiring leadership, his valiant view of the U.S.S. Arizona being sunk in the holiday season and the strength of life that an efforts and his extreme loyalty to his ship and her harbor. Postwar, he went on to become a vital evergreen wreath symbolizes. crew, he saved many of his shipmates from death part of the Pearl Harbor Survivors’ Association December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 3 Grand Master’s Message November was a busy month with many events taking place and doesn’t I wish to thank all the brothers who took look like December will be any different. As I write this shortly before time out of their busy schedules to attend the Thanksgiving, I realize how much we are thankful for, and hope you will seminars. I hope everyone walked away with take a moment to appreciate what you have. some good information to assist them on At the Autumn Gathering was a great chance for all of us to meet old planning their year. friends and make new ones. Masonicare did an excellent job with a I am looking forward to the coming Christmas tasty display of refreshments, tours of the Health Center and we were holidays, to spend time with the family, relax and able to recognize Irving Pease, Martha Schmalz, Roger Larson, Ottilie give thanks, again, that we have so much to enjoy. Bulakites, and Gail L. Smith with awards for their volunteer service at When we see all the commercials and ads let us keep in mind what this Masonicare. I urge those who have not been to the Health Center to do so celebration is all about. and see what outstanding work is being done there. I wish to extend to you and your families my warmest holiday wishes I was also pleased to participate in the installation of Ronald Thomas as and hope to meet with you as we continue our journey in the coming the new Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge. I am sure MW Ron months. will do a great job and am looking forward to working with him for the Fraternally, balance of my term. I look forward to my visit to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and the installation of RW Paul D. Gleason as their new Grand Master. Eight and a half years ago he came to the aid of a distressed brother Arthur H. Carlstrom namely me and we have formed a close friendship since that time. Most Worshipful Grand Master DeMolay Honors Senior DeMolay Grand Master Carlstrom by Carl G. Ek DeMolay Past State Master Councilor to be On November 7, Connecticut DeMolay honored as Grand Master. held its annual Grand Master’s Class, a degree Bro. Art began his fraternal career in annually held to honor the sitting Grand Doric Chapter, Waterbury, in 1951, and in his Master of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of remarks, noted that while the lodge rooms Connecticut. Several previous honorees have had moved in the intervening years, the been Senior DeMolays, but 2009 honoree same furniture that he recalled as a DeMolay Arthur H. Carlstrom is the first Connecticut brought back to him memories of his youth. Art served as State Master Councilor in 1956-57, and Hospice Day Proclaimed he has retained an active interest in Masonic youth. He currently serves as president of the Connecticut DeMolay Foundation, Inc. A team of state and chapter officers portrayed the DeMolay Degree on a class of five brothers, after which State Senior Deacon Lorenzo Cardoso presented the Flower Talk. State Master Councilor Greg Goto pinned the DeMolay Medal of Appreciation on the Grand Master, who noted that this medal was the only DeMolay award he had never received. The Wallingford Mayor William Dickinson, left, proclaimed Monday, afternoon concluded with State Master Councilor Bro. Gregory M. Goto November 16 “Hospice and Palliative Care Day.” With the refreshments provided presents to Past State Master Councilor MW mayor are Suzanne Rosenburg, administrator of Hospice and by Doric Chapter under Arthur H. Carlstrom the DeMolay Medal of Palliative Care for Masonicare Home Health, and WB Jon-Paul the direction of Master Appreciation, the only DeMolay award the Grand Venoit, president of Masonicare at Ashlar Village. Councilor Kyle Stoddard. Master had never received. Page 4 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 Bro. Roger Morgan Daboll, Jr. – Second Generation Pierpont Edwards Medal Recipient by Michael L. Castroll Distinguished Masonic Service in 2002, just a There is much to be said about being a year before the Grand Master of the Universe “legacy.” WB Roger M. Daboll, Jr. has a pedigree summoned him to the celestial lodge.) that personifies Masonic blue blood. His Roger is proud of his heritage and his ancestry bespeaks the founding of Connecticut accomplishments as Master. Highlighting and New London, as well as the early days of his stewardship in the East, he arranged for Brainard Lodge No. 102. A descendant of Giles a special communication that he opened at Smith (whose name appears on Connecticut’s Fisher’s Island’s Union Chapel on June 30, Founders’ Monument in Hartford), Roger’s 1990. Eight brothers of Brainard Lodge lived great-great grandfather, Franklin Smith, was on the island, and the landside visitors were a pioneer of the chivalric rites in eastern met by a contingent from Suffolk County. Connecticut, dating to 1847. Four generations Wives of the brothers were given tours of the preceded Roger in Brainard Lodge No. 102, island while degree work was performed. Niantic, and mark the lodge’s history equally After these rites, all gathered at the American with his own personal heritage. Legion Hall for a light repast before departing Roger Morgan Daboll, Jr. was born at New via the ferry to New London. London, Connecticut on August 18, 1942, Roger has a long list of other service to the son of Katherine and R. Morgan Daboll, Brainard Lodge. He has served the Acacia Sr. His family lived in Waterford, where he Club as president, and has been treasurer of and his sister attended local schools. Roger the board of directors of the Masonic Temple attained an Associate’s Degree from Mitchell Corporation for many years. Since his term Grand Master Arthur H. Carlstrom awards the College. in the East, WB Daboll has served as Senior Pierpont Edwards Medal in Bronze to WB Roger Roger has always active in his resident Deacon twice, Junior Warden seven times, M. Daboll, Jr. at the Brainard Lodge afternoon community, and is well known throughout and Senior Warden six times. His proficiency awards presentation on September 13. New London County. He has been with in some of our longest pieces of ritual has volunteer fire departments in Waterford, pointed him out as one who could always be Roger is very proud of Brainard Lodge Salem, and Montville. Roger is a charter counted on to fill in anytime, anywhere. He – his family lodge – and his heritage in member of the Salem Lions’ Club, and also is active in the Eighth District Blue Lodge it. Whatever he does, in Masonry, in the has been very prominent in many of their Council, the Scottish Rite Valley of Norwich, community, he gives his all. Is it any wonder activities, especially those benefiting kids. and the Sphinx Shriners, where he is a part of that Roger Morgan Daboll, Jr. again followed Nearly two decades ago, Roger rekindled the Bedouin Shrine Club. For all of his skill, in his father’s footsteps to receive the Pierpont an acquaintance with widowed high school he was called to further service as Associate Edwards Medal in Bronze for Distinguished flame Barbara. The second time around led Grand Marshal for District 8A in 1999-2000. Masonic Service? to marriage on September 26, 1992. Roger After Roger’s presentation, he and now has three stepchildren and four step- Barbara traveled to Florida for some grandchildren. needed rest and relaxation. On their Roger was destined to join the craft and return, he remarked, “I never would have be an important cog in the wheel of Brainard been able to leave lodge business just a Lodge. It was there where he became an few years ago. There was always a chair Entered Apprentice on April 19, 1966, was that needed to be filled. I never thought passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on April I would ever receive an honor such as 26, and was raised to the sublime degree of this. There are so many others who toil Master Mason on May 24, 1966. As the fourth long and hard in the quarries who are generation Daboll in Brainard Lodge, he was far more deserving. We’ve brought in a now joined with his ancestors in the quest for new crop of go-getters over the recent Masonic light. years. Now the kids are taking over. It’s When he became the Worshipful Master nice to see them work.” in 1990, he continued a family tradition. His grandfather, WB Roger N. Daboll, was Master in 1930-31. His uncle, WB Frederick J. Smith, was Brainard’s Master in 1940. Then, in 1946, Roger’s father, WB Roger Morgan Daboll, Sr., assumed Brainard’s East. (His father had a resume all his own; it earned him a Pierpont Edwards Medal in Bronze for December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 5 Grand Chaplain’s Pulpit RW Bro. Bruce R. Bellmore, Grand Chaplain God’s Promise — Peace “And suddenly there was with the angel economy is based upon the total receipts of his shoulder: and a multitude of the heavenly host praising the few weeks between Thanksgiving and his name shall be God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, Christmas that make up 60-70% of stores’ called Wonderful, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” annual receipts. With all the din, it’s hard Counselor, The Luke 2:13-14 to hear the message. mighty God, The The holiday season is upon us once again Regardless of our religious affiliation, everlasting Father, and the mad rush to purchase presents and the message of the angels recorded in Luke The Prince of Peace.” attend holiday parties is filling up our days. speaks to us all – “…and on earth peace, good Isaiah 9:6 The secular vision of a beautifully decorated will toward men.” The promise of the ages We live in a world tree surrounded by presents is on every is found in the words of the prophet Isaiah, beset by wars, drug trafficking, immorality, sales flyer, TV ad, and Christmas special. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son poverty, and disease. The hope of man We are reminded by reporters that the retail is given: and the government shall be upon is founded upon the promise of God, the promise of His reign of peace. It is a wonderful promise that often gets lost in Holy Saint John! all the commercialism of the season. God’s love will overspread the world. God’s peace by Michael L. Castroll will encompass the earth. God will reign. Ever since gaining dispensation, Universal As Freemasons, we look forward to the Fraternity Lodge No. 149, Stratford, has been day when God shall reign triumphant over known for emphasizing tradition and doing a worldwide brotherhood of men. We pray things in a very big way. For nearly five years, the for the day when the prophesies of Isaiah lodge’s celebrations honoring the Holy Saints and Micah will be fulfilled, “And he shall John have been the envy of attendees. judge among many people, and rebuke Most lodges tend to celebrate either St. strong nations afar off; and they shall beat John the Baptist – on or near June 24 – or St. their swords into plowshares, and their John the Evangelist – on or near December 27. spears into pruning hooks: nation shall Universal Fraternity Lodge, in keeping with their not lift up a sword against nation, neither Haitian heritage, celebrates both patron saints shall they learn war any more.” Isaiah 2:4, of Freemasonry very tastefully, and with much Micah 4:3 style. Each celebration becomes a feast, and the I would ask each of us to remember in feast becomes memorable. Each celebration our prayers and celebrations, the young has a different motif, and the prayers which are men and women of our Armed Forces who offered signify something special concerning are serving in dangerous places around the particular honoree. the world. Take time to send a gift to the This month, the brothers of Universal USO (www.USO.org), OpGratitude (www. Fraternity Lodge are extending the celebration opgratitude.com), or other program providing to two successive Saturdays. On December 19, gifts for our military and their families. Write WM Smith Sterling will convene the lodge for a letter to a service person serving in Iraq his last time, as he makes way for the installation or Afghanistan. There are many brothers of his successor, Brother Leslie Saint-Victor, and serving in the military overseas. Perhaps his corps of officers. The evening will start at your lodge can provide a holiday meal or 6:00 p.m. The usual Creole dinner, installation gifts for the family left behind to wait and of officers, and awards presentation are the first worry. Look for opportunities to serve. order of business for the new administration. This holiday season, I pray that we may The next event will take place one week later, all strive to be better men and Masons, on Saturday evening, December 26. Under the living through our lives the Masonic title of the 149 Club, the Universal Fraternity teaching of brotherly love, relief, and truth, family will gather for a catered dinner, followed working together for the betterment of our by a night of dancing and camaraderie. fellowman. Then we will truly be prepared Reservations for this event are to be made with to welcome God’s eternal reign and join our Brother Gary Drice at 203-650-2051. This time, voices with the angels – Glory to God in there is a charge for dinner, and the event takes the Highest! And on earth, peace, goodwill place at the Pyramid Shriners, 349 Wheelers toward men! Farm Road, Milford. Reserve your table now! God Bless! Page 6 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 To Speak, or Not to Speak… to the Press by Carl G. Ek motion pictures has brought Some will remember a sad our buildings, whether as a guest The phone rings. It’s a the Masonic fraternity into the event in Long Island a few years at a public event, or at an event member of the press, asking you public eye in recent years. Major back. A brother was accidentally at which the lodge has rented its a question about Masonry. How news providers such as the New shot to death in a Masonic hall for a non-Masonic purpose. do you answer? Do you answer York Times and the Hartford building while apparently In either case, the building owner at all? Remember, the media Courant have printed long participating in a non-sanctioned is likely to be sued, and if the person is on the other end of the articles about the craft in recent ceremony. This tragedy – for the case is financially ‘big’ enough, line – what do you do? years. Legitimate news media are victim and his family, for the the media might seek comment. There are any number of looking for factual information shooter, for the lodge, and for Here, the response is easy: situations where media might about Masonry, not to spread Masonry – attracted the attention “Our spokesperson for this be looking for your response. falsehoods about our goals and of national media. Eager to find matter is Attorney John Doe of Think twice before speaking. activities. This does not mean quotes, reporters spoke to any Roe, Roe, Roe & Yerboot. Please Before pontificating on the that they will gloss over our Mason they could find, and contact him for comments.” question asked, it is important problems, but they will not look sadly, many of these brothers Repeat as often as necessary, even to determine several things. to create them. made unhelpful statements. if it seems impolite. You’re paying First – am I the right person to A situation like this is seldom In a case such as that, the only for the expertise of counsel – let be asked this question? (If not, handled in a single phone call. A legitimate spokesperson is the counsel decide what, if anything, it is perfectly proper to refer the reporter seeking to do a feature Grand Master or Grand Secretary. should be said. questioner to a more appropriate article about Masonry in a town, Anyone else asked for comments There is, of course, no ‘one spokesman.) Second – should area, or in general will want must refer any questions to them. size fits all’ answer to these the existence of this question to interview several people to Even they have no need to offer questions. Circumstances dictate from the media be immediately get a broad-based feel for the anything that might later be that in some – perhaps most passed along to others, like organization. Here, it is important called into question as possibly – cases, speaking to the media the Master of the lodge, Grand that knowledgeable brothers be incriminatory. A simple reply is harmless, and often helpful. Lodge officers, etc.? (If the topic invited to meet with the media could be, “We are saddened by There are times, though, when has the potential of harming members who are preparing the these tragic events and working declining to speak is in everyone’s the reputation of the fraternity, story. Most local lodges have with the authorities to determine best interest – yours personally, this is vital.) Third – do I have, well-informed brothers who what occurred.” Another the lodge’s, and the fraternity’s. correctly, the information can provide historic background question? Same answer. Another Most contacts with the media are being sought? (If not, it is and basic information about question? Same answer. Nothing lodge-initiated and helpful, but my responsibility to refer the Freemasonry. It is also well to more! It’s a lot better than the there may be a time when this is questioner to a more informed remember that the Grand Lodge popular “no comment” but gives not so. In these latter cases, it is source.) Finally – do I feel ‘good’ stands ready to offer brothers with no one anything to criticize. important that difficult questions about giving this answer? perhaps a wider view of Masonry While a death in a Masonic be referred to those who are For the most part, local for interviews with reporters. All setting is fortunately all-but- authorized to speak for the craft groups will be contacted by the that it takes is a call to the Grand unheard of, it is possible that to be certain that our message is media as a result of news releases Lodge office – 203-679-5900. someone could be hurt in one of consistent and positive. send by the lodge or other body. While these situations are Perhaps it’s an awards night or a easily handled with common community-invited fund-raiser. sense, there are cases when Information has been sent to some members of the press local media – often a community seek a ‘gotcha’ response. It’s weekly – and a reporter here most of all that Masons needs further information or recall the old adage: silence is clarification about the event. golden. The situation would A news release should give the have to be serious and the need name and contact information for comment immediate for of the person in charge, be it most media to look for this the event chair, lodge Master, kind of response. or other person. Anyone else In these situations, be aware getting a call about that event that nothing is off the record. should politely refer the media Anything you say is likely to caller to the spokesperson for the become part of any story that is event so that proper information published. While it may seem is imparted. If the call is placed impolite, and while you might to the correct person, answering feel that you want to ‘be nice’ media questions is in the group’s to the reporter, it’s important best interests. to repeat bland statements – The popularity of Dan and nothing more – as often as Brown’s novels and several need be. December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 7 Grand Historian’s Corner RW Bro. Gary A. Littlefield, Grand Historian

As we approach the end of the calendar during the mid 1800s. He served many John’s Lodge No. 4 in year, this Grand Historian encourages years in the House of Representatives before Hartford. Worshipful Masters-elect not to forget the becoming Governor, including one term as F F F office of Historian. It is not a line officer but Speaker of the House. He was a member of Fifty nine years an administrative officer who is important the first Connecticut lodge, Hiram No. 1, ago the Grand for the record keeping of historical facts of and was interested in York Rite Masonry. Lodge officers the lodge. Take due notice around the lodge His term of office was rather quiet. dedicated Euclid and your membership list and find a brother F F F Lodge No. 109 in who may not necessarily be interested in Marshall Jewell (1825-1883) was a their new building ritual recitation but loves to talk and write. Winchester, New Hampshire native, born in Windsor Locks. F F F just outside of Keene, and was the first MW Frederick We have had many brothers who have Governor of Connecticut to be born outside Hesselmeyer and his been elected to the office of Governor in the state. His father came to Hartford to officers went to Windsor Connecticut. Henry Harrison (1821-1901) establish a tanning and leather business Locks on October 28, 1950. was a Yale graduate who was born in New but young Marshall was interested in the Euclid had purchased the former St. Paul’s Haven and graduated first in his class at Yale telegraph and became an electric telegraph Episcopal Church, which had not been in 1846. After he was elected Governor his operator. In later years he became associated used for church purposes for a decade. The alma mater honored him with an honorary with Southern New England Telephone. Gothic brownstone structure underwent LL.D. degree in 1885. He was one of the He eventually settled in Hartford, where he much remodeling. Angus MacAuley, then more scholarly legal minds in the state ran the family business, and also traveled Worshipful Master, assembled the craft and and gave much service to the state and his extensively. He went to Europe and Russia MW Carleton H. Tyler gave the traditional community. He advocated anti-slavery and to study methods used in the tanning oration. was one of the first Republicans in the state business. He served two different terms as F F F Governor, the first in 1869. He All Masons know that there is only one was Ambassador to Russia and hat worn in a Masonic meeting, that of the later Postmaster General under presiding officer. In the western world the President Grant. He expanded removal of a hat is a mark of respect and the railway postal system and reverence in the presence of superiors. The was instrumental in the initial wearing of the hat as Worshipful Master is a phases of the building of our mark of distinction and the wearer of the hat capitol building in Hartford. must wear it with dignity, not with simply During his term, biennial state placing it on the head in any position. elections were adopted and Presiding officers need to take notice of how some reorganization of the their hats or ‘crowns’ are placed on their head state militia were undertaken. and how they might appear in photographs, He was made a Mason when and how they will look to future ages. he was Governor in 1869 in St. F F F History tells us that two thousand years ago men were ignorant of God and of their very selves. The darkness that prevailed on cold winter nights was a HEJAZ symbol of impurity, sorrow, desolation, and GROTTO, frustrated desires. The M.O.V.P.E.R. advance of time and the Age of Enlightenment proudly supporting have driven away many Dentistry for Children with Special Needs of these fears. As we for information call “Dr. of Smiles” begin our celebrations Prophet David Cole at (203) 214-4867 of December, of the various faiths that we as Meetings on second Wednesdays Masons believe, we must at the 95 Gathering Place, Wallingford be guided by peace, for For information contact Gary Matican, in peace lies the future Membership Chairman at (203) 410-9733 of our nation and our world. Page 8 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 What a Christmas Gift! by Richard F. Denno My cell phone rang last December 2, and the Christmas wishes of two families, Connecticut Freemasons Have desperate to restore their loved one to good SM health, were granted that day. “Richard, this the Power to Donate LifE is CJ at Hartford Transplant. Is Midge with you?” I was asked. a kidney for her,” said CJ. I assured CJ that since the kidney transplant? “I haven’t felt Midge, my beautiful wife of over 35 years, I would get Midge out of bed. I telephoned this good in years,” she told a friend this was diagnosed with scleroderma, shutting eight times, hanging up after only one or two past week. However, you do realize that there down her kidneys. She was immediately rings. “Why are you waking me up?” she said is a ‘downside’ to a spouse receiving a life placed on dialysis. Over the next four years, sleepily. Our neighbor brought her to the changing transplant. For over four years, she she endured all the problems common to hospital within the hour. was constantly fatigued. Now, filled with a dialysis patients. She was constantly fatigued, Although the passengers were pleased new-found vitality, Midge has created for me too tired to do even some of the easier aspects about the prospects of my wife’s impending a ‘honey-do list’ that stretches from here to of everyday life. Her weight increased and transplant, they refused to let me turn the bus Toledo, Ohio (and I am loving it!). other medical issues reared their ugly heads. around. This proved to be the longest day of Won’t you please visit www. Almost immediately, she was put on the my life. On my arrival back in Manchester, I donatelifenewengland.org, and after carefully organ donor registry waiting list. Meanwhile, ‘flew to the hospital’ as fast as I could. Another reading the information on the website, a brother and sister and myself were worked patient received the gift of a new liver that consider making an informed decision to up as potential donors, only to be ‘knocked day, from the same person. become a registered organ and tissue donor out’ at the last minute. Another Christmas season is upon us. It online? The decision you make today could “No, she is not with me CJ,” I replied, “I is a time of reflection on that Christmas gift impact the lives of others for many holiday am tour directing a busload of passengers of life, given by a compassionate stranger, seasons to come. eager to see the Christmas Show at the Radio who simply wanted to positively impact Happy Holidays from the members of the City Music Hall in New York City.” “We need the lives of others through the gift of organ Masonic Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness her down here as soon as possible. We have donation. How has Midge’s life changed Program! Masonicare Home Health Celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month November was National Home Care and of volunteers for Masonicare Home Health is looking to make a difference in their Hospice month. Masonicare Home Health and Masonicare Partners Home Health communities.” took this opportunity to thank its staff and (Masonicare’s partnership with Saint Francis Dina McGuinn is also a Masonicare volunteers and to raise awareness about its Hospital and Medical Center). hospice volunteer. She says, “I consider the hospice and palliative care services. “Hospice is not all about dying, as many work I do for hospice ‘joyful’ and a ‘thank Every year, more than 1.4 million people people think; it’s actually about living,” you’ for my life.” in the U.S. living with life-limiting illnesses says volunteer Michael Boyle. “Volunteering To learn more about training to become a receive care from hospice and palliative care with Masonicare’s hospice is the most heart hospice volunteer, contact Deborah Richards providers. These programs provide pain warming thing I have done as an adult. The at 800-862-4998 or the Masonicare HelpLine management, symptom control, psychosocial families and patients I have shared time with at 888-679-9997. support, and spiritual care to patients and have made me a better person. I their families when a cure is not possible. have a much deeper perspective “Hospice and palliative care combines on my own life as a result of the the highest level of quality medical care experiences I have had with my with the emotional and spiritual support patients. that families need most when facing the “I would recommend end of life,” notes Suzanne Rosenburg, this program to anyone who Masonicare Home Health’s hospice and palliative care administrator. Dee’s ANTIQUES In addition, volunteers EXPERIENCED ANTIQUE DEALER WILL BUY are an important part of the Collectibles, China, Old Furniture, Paintings, Silver love and care that hospice Coins, Jewelry, Clocks, Books, and Picture Frames provides. “We have about Estates Liquidated and Purchased Outright 300 trained volunteers who Estate and Insurance Appraisals are part of our hospice and Over 40 years of Experience palliative care team,” says Call: Thomas Spratta (203) 235-8431 Deborah Richards, director 600 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 9 Masonic Communities Recognized: Bro. Stephen McPherson Represents MCSA at AAHSA Masonicare is a member of Bro. Stephen B. McPherson, presented AAHSA President both the American Association president and CEO of Masonicare, Larry Minnix with a plaque of of Homes and Services for the serves as president of MCSA appreciation from MCSA. “We Aging (AAHSA) and of the for the 2010-2011 year. In that wanted to acknowledge the Masonic Communities and capacity, he represented the tremendous support Larry has Services Association (MCSA). 36-member Masonic association given MCSA,” said Bro. Steve. AAHSA is the leading senior at the recent annual meeting and “He is a remarkable human services national advocacy group conference of AAHSA in Chicago. being and to do so in front of for non-profit organizations and While there, Win Marshall, board thousands of his members was has a membership of 6,000. chair of AAHSA, praised both very meaningful for both of us.” MCSA, formerly the Masonic Masonicare and MCSA from the Also at the conference, Homes Executive Association podium, before nearly 5,000 Dave Bannerman, CEO of the banner were unveiled. They were of North America, consists of attendees, as being representative Masonic Home of Ohio, was designed by Pat Kalinauskas the 36 Masonically affiliated of the finest organizations acknowledged with AAHSA’s of the Masonicare marketing organizations providing health providing care to those in need. Advocacy Award. department and RW Bro. Carl and housing services to those in In recognition of AAHSA’s It was also at this conference Anderson, vice president for need throughout the U. S. ongoing support, Bro. Steve that MCSA’s new logo and fraternal relations. Masonicare Expanding Special Assisted Living Areas; Increased Demand for Memory Care Assisted living is a popular choice for its assisted living capacity at Pond Ridge, the president of Masonicare at Newtown. “By seniors who need help with activities of daily new construction included 30 apartments – the end of 2010, this will bring our total living, but still cherish their independence. also named The Hearth – dedicated to special number of memory care apartments to 33. Since 1998, the Masonicare continuum of memory care support. We have chosen to do this through attrition, care has included assisted living services Today, both communities are experiencing so as to cause as little disruption as possible on both its Wallingford and Newtown an increased demand for this type of assisted to current residents,” he added. campuses. living. Masonicare at Ashlar Village has begun In 2005, Masonicare at Newtown “We find that memory care – more than converting several of its “general” assisted adapted one floor of its Lockwood Lodge any other issue – is driving the decision for living apartments to meet the needs of assisted living community to memory care. families to choose assisted living for their someone with mild to moderate dementia, Known as The Hearth at Lockwood Lodge, parents,” said WB JP Venoit, president of bringing the number of units in The Hearth the renovation resulted in enhanced security Masonicare at Ashlar Village. “As a result, program to 45. “We expect this to be complete and modifications to 16 apartments to Masonicare is increasing its capacity to serve by February,” said Bro. Jon-Paul, “but our accommodate individuals with mild to this population.” first move-in is already here.” moderate dementia. “In Newtown, we are transitioning our 17 For more information about assisted In 2008, when Masonicare at Ashlar first-floor apartments from ‘general’ assisted living at Masonicare, contact the toll-free Village in Wallingford more than doubled living to memory care,” said Bro. Tom Gutner, Masonicare HelpLine at 888-679-9997.

Page 10 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 Facebook: An Interactive Tool for Masonry

Facebook is a way for people to interact. Jorge Luis Castañeda: The El Camino is the interested, especially younger guys. We see On the Grand Lodge of Connecticut Facebook “mullet” of cars (party in the front, business a lot of people whose grandfathers were page, announcements of upcoming events or in the back)... I’m just sayin’ Masons, but the fathers never joined. Now comments about recent activities may involve 12 hours ago the grandkids wonder what it’s about, so they many “fans” over a short period of time. are signing up. Here is a recent exchange between six Kevin Stuck: I fed the guys that helped me The Interwebz has been a good thing, different “fans”. Some obviously know each with my degree this weekend. because a) it allowed us to get some other and others are compete strangers. 9 hours ago preliminary information, and b) it allows us Notice the time frame involved, how some to “meet” bros from all over the world. respond to others, while some participants Tom Accuosti: Hi Peg - Keep in mind that in The downside is that many lodges - merely add their own explanations and the old days before credit cards, social security especially those not in the cities - are still thoughts: numbers, and electronic communication, run by older guys who have no idea what to F F F people traveled with no way of proving who do when a bunch of 25 year olds join. The they were. If you asked for help from a group spaghetti dinners and pancake breakfasts get Tom Accuosti: Nice degree work, bros. Can I - money, food, lodging, a job - they wanted dull after a while, and the new guys wander go home and have dinner now? to know that they were helping a member off because they don’t see the relevancy to Yesterday at 10:20pm and not some freeloader. Ergo, most groups their lives. So, there are a lot of lodges that, developed passwords, phrases, handshakes, while they have members, they can’t get any Margaret Tehan: I will never understand or some other token of identification. new people to be officers and help with the what Masons do. Do you have a secret The fact that we have handshakes at all running of the lodges. handshake? seems anachronistic, but to many of us it’s This has nothing to do with the principles Yesterday at 10:32pm just one of those neat little things that is of truth, morality, and brotherly love; it’s just pretty minor compared to the other stuff. But that, like any other organization, if you don’t Daniel Ettinger: It depends on the situation for some reason, the handshakes are what have people to run things, it eventually falls as to what we do. We donate to a lot of non-Masons focus on. apart. The sad thing is that some lodges have charities. We assist Masonic widows with their As to what we *do*, we are a fraternity a bazillion dollars in the bank, but barely needs like home repairs and yard cleaning. that is dedicated to the moral improvement of have enough people to hold a legal meeting, We gently advise or admonish members its members using symbolism and allegory to let alone perform the degrees. on being a good citizen and Mason. We remind us of the importance of the personal I suspect that many lodges will eventually engage in beautiful and allegorical rituals virtues of honesty, integrity, charity, and fold or merge with others, until a core group when bringing new members or bringing up friendship. It sounds kind of vague and new- - probably those in the cities and large ‘burbs current ones. We have subtle means of mutual agey when you try to put it into words, but - manages to generate more activity that will recognition outside our Lodges. that’s been the purpose for several hundred (hopefully) flow back out to the smaller Yesterday at 10:38pm years. towns. 5 hours ago 3 hours ago Margaret Tehan: Hmmm... subtle = secret --- secret handshakes, rings with secret meanings. Margaret Tehan: Well, now I know what OK... I get it. Good work! Masons do! Thanks so much for Yesterday at 10:46pm explaining it. And I don’t think it’s anachronistic... I think it’s cool - Daniel Ettinger: Secret yes, sinister, never. ‘specially now that I understand its Yesterday at 10:51pm history. I wish I knew years ago what Masons did. I think *everyone* should Margaret Tehan: Ohhhh... I always knew practice personal virtues of honesty, Masons did good deeds... never thought you integrity, charity, and friendship. And were sinister. Sarcastic? Yes... ‘specially when it just figures that the Tom Accuosti I ya knew a Mason (Tom) way back when knew in high school would become he was in high school and he drove an El the Tom Accuosti that you are today - Camino. But sinister? No. living a life based on honesty, integrity, Yesterday at 10:55pm charity, and friendship. I’m proud to know you, buddy. Derek Stevens: Daniel- well said. 5 hours ago Yesterday at 11:19pm Tom Accuosti: Nice try, sis, but it’s not Daniel Ettinger: Thank you Derek. Margaret, I going to make me stop teasing you. know you didn’t suggest sinister. I was merely BTW, interest in joining is on an detouring anyone from going that route and upswing for the first time in many El Camino’s rock. years. Dan Brown books and National Yesterday at 11:27pm Treasure movies have made people December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 11 We welcome our new brothers to the fraternity. Roberto J. Juan...... Ashlar-Aspetuck 142 William Garrett Brush...... Shepherd-Salem 78 Ryan J. Wilson...... Ashlar-Aspetuck 142 Christian P. Mele...... Union 5 Jesus Cruz...... Friendship Tuscan 145 Paul Schicchitano...... Union 5 Roger F. Bristol...... Hartford Evergreen 88 Christopher Ciarcia...... Unity 148 Brent C. Marshall...... Hartford Evergreen 88 Jeffrey A. Ciarcia...... Unity 148 Lowell M. Marshall...... Hartford Evergreen 88 Marian Panek...... Unity 148 Thomas A. Selmont...... Hiram 1

d Congratulations d We also congratulate these brothers who have achieved 50 years of Masonic membership. Lee Yonts...... Somerset-St. James 34 Gerald Kaye...... Cosmopolitan 125 Charles E. Priest...... Solar 131

Residents of Masonicare at Ashlar Village Actual Past Master Degrees Fund Scholarships Awarded to 17 District 2 At a ceremony attended by residents and sold at the Village associated with Masonicare at Ark Lodge No. 39, Waterbury more than 200 people in the “Specialty Shop” on the lower Ashlar Village. The first was from Wednesday December 9 Knapp Auditorium at Masonicare level of the Hartog Activities current resident Mike Johnson at Ashlar Village, seventeen Center. Begun in 2004 under in memory of his parents, and District 3 scholarships totaling $15,300 the tutelage of resident Blanche presented to Erika Ferraiuolo Shepard-Salem Lodge No. 78, were recently presented to young Newman, the scholarship program of Wallingford. The second was Naugatuck men and women who are either is now coordinated by residents from the family of Don Warner, a Friday, December 11 employees or children of Ashlar Shirley Rouse and Roy Hucke. A former resident, presented by his District 4 Village employees. This was committee comprised of seven son David to Brianna Granatelli New Haven Masonic Temple, the fifth year of the scholarship residents, two management-level of Cheshire. New Haven program. staff members, and one member The recipients were Tuesday, December 29 Through the efforts of Ashlar of the board of directors reviews introduced by Bro. David Gessert, Village residents, the funds are the applications. board chairman, and the awards District 5 and 6 raised in a number of ways, Included in the scholarship themselves were presented by WB Hartford County Association but primarily through the sale total were two special $1,000 Jon-Paul Venoit, president of the of Actual Past Masters, of unique items handmade by memorial donations from families retirement community. Sequin-Level Lodge No. 140, Newington Thursday, December 17

District 7 St. John’s Lodge No. 2, Middletown Tuesday, December 15

District 8 Niantic Masonic Temple, Niantic Monday, December 28

District 9 Eastern Star Lodge No. 44, North Windham Thursday, December 17 Brothers Dave Gessert, left, and JP Venoit, flank most of the scholarship recipients at the presentation ceremony. Page 12 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 Bro. Dan Shattuck, a Supporter of the Masonicare Annual Appeal by Adam Raider college after only a year. his father and grandfather A resident of the Leslie G. Wright Residence Dan soon found himself were Masons, which led to on the campus of Masonicare Health Center back in Waterbury, running him joining the Order of in Wallingford, Bro. Danforth (Dan) Shattuck the lumberyard with help from DeMolay as a youngster. He believes deeply in the ideals of Freemasonry his father. It was a tremendous was also a member of the and the mission of Masonicare. challenge, especially for a Order of the Eastern Star, That’s why he supports the Masonicare young man in his early 20s. the Order of the Amaranth, Annual Appeal. Then, in 1943, he received and the Order of the White “Sometimes I have some extra money,” notice that his draft status Shrine of Jerusalem. he said, “but I don’t need it. I don’t go out had changed and he would These days, Dan to eat and I don’t really buy anything. I be leaving for the Army in two participates in many of have everything I need, including medical weeks. In the blink of an eye the activities available to supplies. Plus, I’m 100% happy with the he was forced to give up the Bro. Danforth (Dan) Shattuck residents of Masonicare services I receive here. I give to The Masonic business. – especially bingo – but Charity Foundation of Connecticut because During World War II, Dan served in a unit particularly enjoys volunteering at the front it’s the best place for it.” responsible for clearing harbors of sunken desk in the lobby of the Wright Residence Danforth – a name he says he shares with ships. He was stationed in Southampton, because it lets him interact with so many of a minister who sailed on the Mayflower – England when he met a young girl who his neighbors. was born in 1918 and grew up in Waterbury. would turn out to be his future wife, Audrey. “I told one lady that when I win bingo,” His father owned a lumberyard and from Together, they had three children. he said, “we’ll take a ride on the bus. So after the time Dan was 14 years old, he worked He held a variety of jobs after the war, I won, we got on the bus and rode all around there after school, on weekends, and during including carpentry and security, and spent Wallingford for 60 cents a person. That lady vacations. nearly 40 years working in a lawyer’s office was so happy. We also have some residents After graduating high school, he took handling conservatorships. who can’t see very well. They have trouble correspondence courses to learn more about A 62-year Mason and dual member of filling out the order slips for what they want carpentry and the trades. He then enrolled in Wolcott Lodge No. 146, Wolcott, (where for breakfast. So they’ll come down and ask what was then known as Connecticut State he served as secretary for over 20 years) and me to fill out the slips for them. Being able College in Storrs. Money was tight, however, Ashlar Lodge No. 332, Wallingford, Bro. Dan to do something for someone else is always and he was forced to withdraw from the has strong family ties to the fraternity. Both good. That’s what Freemasonry is all about.” Called to the Celestial Lodge We offer our condolences to the families and friends of these brothers who have been called by the Grand Architect of the Universe. John J. Benatti...... Adelphi Momauguin 63 Nicholas G. Katsapis...... Moriah 15 Harry Hammer...... America-St. John’s 8 Samuel Zipkin...... Moriah 15 Jonathan B. Cramer...... Anchor 112 John F. Andrews...... Sequin-Level 140 Edwin N. Thomas...... Annawon 115 Joel H. Nussman...... Sequin-Level 140 Richard C. Berns...... Ashlar-Aspetuck 142 Donald C. Kirk...... Shepherd-Salem 78 Raymond F. Crunden...... Ashlar-Aspetuck 142 Worth L. Cox Jr...... St. Alban’s 38 George A. Miller...... Ashlar-Aspetuck 142 William H. Buker Jr...... St. Peter’s 21 George E. Wadsworth Jr...... Bay View 120 Louis Korsonsky...... Union 5 Arthur R. Dioguardi...... Center 97 George I. Abraham...... Unity 148 William Toth Jr...... Compass 9 Roy L. Holtman...... Unity 148 Louis H. Cocozza...... Corinthian 104 Owen Hughes...... Unity 148 David P. Natkin...... Cosmopolitan 125 Howard J. Parsons...... Unity 148 Raymond H. Cote...... Day Spring 30 Arnold E. Pfeil...... Unity 148 James B. Feltner...... Frederick-Franklin 14 Jack D. Smith...... Unity 148 William H. Foster...... Friendship Tuscan 145 Robert J. Wasel...... Unity 148 Harry I. Blanchard...... Hartford Evergreen 88 Earl M. Hinman...... Village 29 George R. Smith...... Hiram 1 William C. Miller...... Widow’s Son 66 Gerald A. Calve...... Manchester 73 Raymond I. Mount...... Widow’s Son 66 Emil G. Lido...... Manchester 73 Stanley Taraskewich...... Wolcott 146 Ernest J. Smith...... Manchester 73 Claude A. West...... Wooster 10 Charles T. Proseus...... Moosup 113

December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 13 Valley of Hartford, A.A.S.R. From the desk of David R. Blythe, Sr., Valley Secretary Once again, a calendar year slowly comes the night. The light of truth and knowledge 4, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., at our Scottish Rite to an end. We once again have a chance to drives away ignorance, prejudice, tyranny, Cathedral. Or, he could contact the Valley celebrate the joys of the holiday season with and hate. Truly this is the light of hope for office at (860) 666-0712, or use our e-mail family and friends, and a belief that perhaps the human race. address of [email protected], to obtain a DVD on we will see better times next year. For no “There are men of all races and walks of life what we as Scottish Rite Masons are all about. matter what religion we practice this holiday who have joined together in search of future You could also suggest that he visit the Valley season, as Masons we all share one thing in light. There are men who are dedicated to of Hartford website: www.valleyofhartford. common: the belief in a higher existence, spreading the light of knowledge, tolerance, org, to obtain additional information, and it that there is a God, and that the best way to liberty and brotherly love. provides him a link to the Supreme Council practice our fraternity is to seek future light “Who are these men? … They are Scottish website for additional information on our in Masonry, practice its teachings, and hope Rite Masons.” fraternity. for better times. Shortly after the first of the year, should On behalf of the Valley of Hartford, I would like to share an article from the a Mason ask you what the Scottish Rite is all I wish you and your family the joys of the October issue of Valley Voice, a publication about, tell him, and better yet, invite him to holiday season. Whether for you it’s Happy by the Scottish Rite Valley of Detroit. The come and see for himself. Chanukah or a Merry Christmas, always keep title was FUTURE LIGHT. The next Valley of Hartford Candidate in mind: “The happiest moments in life are “Light. The light of the sun drives away Informational Night is Thursday, March those spent with family.” Valley of New Haven, A.A.S.R. by Michael L. Castroll

Last month was a particularly busy one, Two days later, it was off to Waterbury for taught in the Scottish Rite degrees only indeed. Although the events of the valley were the 25°, where the combined consistorial complement those of the Blue Lodge. Carry contained within one week, there was a buzz class met Brother Benjamin Franklin. At the applications with you. Extend them to a of activity which was unsurpassed. end of the week, on November 14, it was back friend in your lodge, or ask your ambassador In the space of one week the apartments to New Haven for Consistory Day. The 31st to help. of Valley of New Haven came to life. On degree, Knight Aspirant, and the 32nd Degree, From Oktoberfest to Thanksgiving, the November 9, we enjoyed our third consecutive Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret, were Valley of New Haven seems to have been on Oktoberfest. Membership chairman Charles conferred upon a combined class of all three a non-stop course. Please do not forget to H. Tirrell, MSA, chaired the event once again. Connecticut consistories, together with those include the Supreme Council Charities on Since instituting the Supreme Council’s of Prince Hall. Both Deputies presided, and a your gift-giving list. Answer the call of the Blue Ambassador Program, our numbers seem to combined cast provided the Knight Aspirant Envelope Appeal. All you’ll feel is good! grow. Assisted in the kitchen, once again, by allegory. A packed house witnessed this history- Support your Blue Lodge, and attend their Ill. Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33°, Bob DiPasquale, making occasion, as all of the consistories installations, and other events are upcoming. MSA, and David O. Stern, the multitude were throughout the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction You’ll be glad you did. suitably provided for. After being properly fed conferred the same degrees simultaneously. Whether it be Merry Christmas or Happy and watered, Thrice Potent Master Ill. Sidney Putting all of this together takes a lot of Chanukah, or something else you may W. Isenberg, 33° convened the scheduled hands doing a little work. There are always celebrate, the message is the same. Season’s stated communication of the valley. reasons for more, or to replenish. The lessons greetings and a Happy New Year to all!

The Scottish Rite Degrees take you to the next level in your Masonic teachings, where the principles of Masonry and brotherhood are presented via live theatrical presentations, often in historical costumes. Fourth Annual Winter Picnic Saturday, February 20, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. New Haven Masonic Temple Adults ~ Children ~ Grandchildren ~ Prospects Magician • Games • Prizes • Picnic Fare • Make Your Own Sundaes Reservations Are a Must! No Cost! Reservations to: Robert DiPasquale, 1276 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 203 949-8612 If you would like more information about becoming a member of the Please leave name, number attending, and number of children. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite contact David Blythe Sr., 33°, Valley Secretary, at the Scottish Rite Valley Office (860) 666-0712, For further information, please contact or email: [email protected] or visit our Valley website: www.valleyofhartford.org Valley secretary Ill. Vernon K. Cleaves, 33°.

Page 14 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 Several Honored at MHC Autumn Gathering On Sunday, November 15, the Masonicare instrumental in the formation Health Center Auditorium in Wallingford was (and is the charter Master) of filled with the sights and scents of autumn as Ashlar No. 332 earlier this year. several members of the Masonic family were He is a Past District Deputy who recognized. also serves the Grand Lodge of The following were honored for their Connecticut as Associate Grand volunteer service to Masonicare: Marshal at Large. H.L. Ottilie Bulakites, Past Royal Matron Sister Martha Jane Schmalz, of Friendship Court No. 23, Order of the Ionic Chapter No. 100 Order of Amaranth and Past Worthy Matron of Marie the Eastern Star. Sister Martha Lafayette Chapter No. 11, O.E.S., H.L. Ottilie and her husband Fred have has been very instrumental in the formation been faithful volunteers at the of the new Eastern Star Chapter at Masonicare Masonicare Health Center for at Ashlar Village, where she looks forward to a number of years. She assists serving as its first Worthy Matron. In addition in the ceramics room, lending to her volunteer work at the Village, she and her talents and eye for detail to As MWPGM Bill Greene (center) holds the proclamation, her husband, Bill, serve as hostess and host the finished work that is sold at Masonicare chairman WB Howard W. Orr presents Bill’s for many marketing events held there. Grand Masters Day and other pyramid-encased Luke Lockwood Medal to wife Sandie. Bro. Roger D. Larson, Washington Lodge sales throughout the year. Sister No. 81, Cromwell. A Past Grand Patron of Martha is a Past Matron of Ionic service to Masonicare, the Lockwood Medal the Order of the Eastern Star, Bro. Roger is a No. 100. is the only award given by the organization dedicated volunteer at the Masonicare Health In addition, a special recognition was itself. Bro. Bill is a member of Uriel Lodge Center, either assisting environmental services given to Bro. Gail L. Smith. A 65-year No. 24, Merrow, of which he was Master in with repair work, or more recently, shuttling member of Eastern Star Lodge No. 44 in 1987 and 1992. He is a dual member and residents to appointments at the beauty shop. North Windham, Bro. Gail served the Grand multiple-term Past Master of Ionic Lodge Brother Roger is a favorite of many residents, Lodge of Connecticut as MWGM in 1968. No. 110, North Windham, and a member of some of whom schedule their appointments As Grand Master, his accomplishments were Eastern Star Lodge No. 44, North Windham. around his volunteer schedule so they can be many, including spearheading the campaign He is a member and Past Royal Patron of escorted in style. to raise funds for a new wing of the Healthcare Rainbow Court No. 20 and served as Grand Bro. Irving M. Pease, Ashlar Lodge No. Center that would centralize the business and Royal Patron of the Grand Court, Order of 332, Wallingford. Along with his wife, administration offices and include modern the Amaranth of Connecticut in 1994-95. He Madeline, Bro. Irving is a faithful volunteer bedrooms on each of the five upper floors. is also a member and Past Patron of Climax at Masonicare at Ashlar Village where they Due to his passionate efforts, the Charles J. Chapter No. 98, Order of the Eastern Star. reside, and also serve as host and hostess Ramage Building was dedicated on Grand Bro. Bill was installed as the Most for many marketing events. Bro. Irving was Master’s Day in 1973. Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Many “old-timers” might recall that it was Lodge of Connecticut in 2007. Through Brother Gail who interviewed and approved his nine years in the grand line, he gave those members of the Masonic family who countless hours serving on several affiliate made application to the home in the days boards of Masonicare. His board service also when membership in the fraternity was a included the Masonicare Board of Trustees requirement for admission. It was during from 2005-2008. In reading his service this time that Bro. Gail became aware of the biography, Masonicare Board of Trustees need for an outreach program to assist older Chairman Howard W. Orr noted that “Bill and more infirm members of the Masonic managed to combine his love and talent for Family in the state. Thus, the Masonicare photography with his service to Masonicare. Community Services program was born, and In fact, he could always be counted upon to to this day serves hundreds of Connecticut have his camera in hand at Masonicare events seniors and their families – free of charge, – even while serving as Grand Master. He has thanks to The Masonic Charity Foundation taken thousands of photos for Masonicare of Connecticut – whether or not they are at events large and small, including The Masonically affiliated. Masonic Charity Foundation events, Grand For many years, Bro. Gail has been a Masters Day, and ribbon-cuttings. And it is familiar and welcome face at the Health not just the quantity of pictures he takes that Center’s outpatient clinic, where he greets is remarkable: on each occasion, Bill captures MWGM Arthur H. Carlstrom presents a lovable patients, takes phone calls, and prepares the moment with sensitivity, respect, and plaque to MWPGM Gail L. Smith at the 2009 information packets for patients to learn warmth.” It should be noted that in 2008, Autumn Gathering, held in the auditorium more about Masonicare’s services. after completing his service on the Masonicare of Masonicare. Bro. Smith usually avoids the Last but not least, the coveted Luke A. Board of Trustees, Bro. Bill was named the spotlight, but was his delightfully grumpy self in Lockwood Medal was presented to Bro. “Official Photographer of Masonicare.” accepting the recognition. William L. Greene. Based on outstanding Congratulations to all the honorees! December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 15 Autumn Gathering Sunday, November 15 Masonicare Health Center

Martha Jane Schmalz with her award. Roger D. Larson with his award.

Page 16 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 2009 Prince Hall Grand Lodge Installation

Grand Master Carlstrom reads one of the ancient charges to incoming Grand Master Thomas is fitted with his Grand Master’s apron and Prince Hall Grand Master Ronald A. Thomas, Sr. at the November jewel at the Prince Hall Grand Lodge installation ceremony by the 22, 2009 installation. A gathering of some 300 enjoyed a buffet in Installing Marshals Honorary PGM James Austin (left, facing camera), the dining room at Masonicare at Ashlar Village afterward. and PGM Alfred Lobo. Installing Master, PGM Clarence Windley (in top hat) impressed all with his delivery.

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December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 17 Di s t r i c t (a) RW Steven A. Bowen, DD • WB Lemuel G. Johnson, Jr., AGM No. 1 (b) RW Philip R. Roberts, DD • WB Danny A. Camp, AGM Corinthian Lodge No. 104 Brother to Serve on Bridgeport City Council by Tony Foote He now lives in Bridgeport with Lodge and sat in as Junior Steward Anderson Ayala, 38, and his his wife, Alicia Moreno. for the Entered Apprentice degree father Manuel Ayala, 77, are He joined Corinthian Lodge on November 24, attended by believed to be the first father-son No. 104, Fairfield, this year, taking RW Charles A. Buck, Jr., Deputy team to simultaneously serve on his Entered Apprentice degree in Grand Master, and RW James T. the Bridgeport City Council. May, his Fellowcraft in September, McWain, Grand Senior Warden. Anderson, who has two sisters and was raised on November 21 Anderson plans to be the and a brother, grew up on the east at Universal Fraternity Lodge No. Senior Steward for Corinthian side of Bridgeport. He attended 149, Stratford. Lodge in 2010, and the lodge Kolbe Cathedral High School and Anderson has become an looks forward to his advancement Mitchell College in New London. active member of Corinthian to the East. Bro. Anderson Ayala Union Lodge No. 5 Plans Special Concert by Ken Robertson 17, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The their formation 28 years ago. They feature An a capella undergraduate co-ed singing cost is $10 per person, which will include a diverse repertoire featuring jazz, rock, group from Yale, “Mixed Company,” will dinner and drinks. “Mixed Company” are musical theater, R&B, and pop. entertain the public at Union Lodge No. 5, 23 Yale student, Broadway-caliber singers Stamford at the lodge building on February who have recorded a dozen albums since

Di s t r i c t (a) RW Thomas L. Sullivan, Sr., DD • WB Gary H. Ross, AGM No. 2 (b) RW Frederick V. Miller, Jr., DD • WB Joseph M. Levkoff, AGM Virginia Table Lodge Visited by Connecticut Masons by Tom Maxwell Master of Virginia. Brothers from the Second There were 144 brothers Masonic District recently traveled present and an additional eight to Charlottesville, Virginia, to were in the kitchen preparing visit Widow’s Sons’ Lodge, No. dinner. During the traditional 60. Widow’s Sons’ Lodge held table lodge, Brother Hodges their annual Table Lodge on received many words of praise June 24 and their honored guest and a special toast was given in this year was Brother Jeffery E. his honor. It was indeed, a very Hodges, Most Worshipful Grand memorable evening. Lodge Fundraiser a Success in Kent! by David F. Peet attendance on Sunday. However, St. Luke’s Lodge No. 48, Kent, at the close of the weekend the held a fund raiser at the annual brothers had sold many roast beef Antique Machinery Show in Kent sandwiches, sausage and pepper on the weekend of September 26 grinders, and bowls of chili. Pictured, from left, are RW Frank W. Bauer, MW Jeffery E. Hodges, and and 27. The show was held at the Brothers, their family and friends RW Robert L. Thompson, current Worshipful Master of Montgomery Lodge, Sloane Stanley Museum just north worked together to make the fund No. 13, Lakeville. Brothers Hodges and Bauer are both members of Widow’s of town. Saturday saw record raiser a success, and look forward Sons’ Lodge, No. 60. attendance, followed by a lesser to repeating it next year. Page 18 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 Di s t r i c t (a) RW Thomas L. Sullivan, Sr., DD • WB Gary H. Ross, AGM No. 2 (b) RW Frederick V. Miller, Jr., DD • WB Joseph M. Levkoff, AGM King Solomon’s No. 7 Helps Woodbury Celebrate 350th A weekend-long celebration to that recreated the call to church, commemorate Woodbury’s 350th not heard in the Pomperaug anniversary took place on Friday, valley for over 150 years. When Saturday, and Sunday, September the towns became wealthy they 18, 19 and 20. In 1659, 17 people bought church bells to hang from Stratford bought land from in the steeples thus retiring the Paugussett Native Americans the drummers. The massive of Derby. granite rock face was bathed in The land eventually became morning sun as the congregation part of Woodbury. arrived and made a moving and As part of the celebrations, memorable sight. the brothers from the historic Parking and shuttles were King Solomon’s Lodge No. 7 provided at King Solomon’s Lodge (ca. 1765), were on hand as No. 7; a coffee hour and open they have been doing so for 244 house tours of King Solomon’s years! The brothers worked with Lodge followed the service. the 350th committee to hold a To cap the day a colonial “Fun on Main Street” progressive The giant cake joins the celebrations of the Town of Woodbury’s 350th fair was held in “The Hollow”. block party that featured food, Anniversary. King Solomon’s Lodge No. 7 joined with the town to hold a Once again the King Solomon’s entertainment and games. The block party celebration. barbequed chicken booth entertainment lined the streets provided the food as before. The between the two greens including hunt, a history walk, farmer’s July 4, 1659. colonial fair coincided with the music of the Valley Chordsmen, market, a military encampment, It was also the gathering historic Glebe House’s annual the Elm City Banjo Society, trolley rides, hay wagon rides, place of the First Congregational event, Colonial Day. More than Woodbury Academy of Dance, horse and buggy rides, a variety Church. The Congregationalists 20 colonial demonstrations Euphoria, and Root 6 Band later of street performers, crafts, games, had their weekly meeting there, showed wares and events, and in the day. and prizes. guarded by colonial sentinels featured a white elephant sale King Solomon’s Lodge No. 7 On Sunday, September 20, stationed below the rock to and a bake sale. Old Woodbury provided a full barbequed chicken a non-denominational church warn of intruders, until their first Historic Society gave tours and menu with caramel apples for service took place at Bethel Rock, church was built in 1681. demonstrations at the Hurd the kids and oversized assorted which was the site of the signing An authentic colonial House and Old Schoolhouse. cookies. The food booth was of the first land deal between drummer, Jason Parkhurst, The conclusion of the weekend decorated with lodge pictures and settlers of Woodbury and the arranged for by King Solomon’s came with a massive birthday colorful banners. Other events area’s original residents, the Lodge No. 7, played an 18th cake that was provided for free to include an interactive scavenger Paugussett Native Americans, on century church call on his drum the entire assembled town folk. Is Total Hip and Knee Surgery Right for You? Find Out in Newtown A free Lunch and Learn Program additional fellowship training during and after surgery and will stress the for the community entitled, “Total in total joint resurfacing, as important role post-operative exercise and Hip and Knee Surgery: Is it Right well as in traditional total hip rehabilitation can play in a patient’s recovery. for You?” will be held on Thursday, and knee replacement. A question and answer period will follow. December 3, in the Lodge Room Dr. Boone received the Masonicare at Newtown sponsors the at Masonicare at Newtown, 139 2004 St. Vincent de Paul Award Lunch and Learn series to provide the public Toddy Hill Road. Peter Boone, MD, for outstanding physician at with important and timely health and a physician with The Orthopaedic St. Vincent’s Medical Center. wellness information. and Sports Medicine Center, is the He serves there as assistant There is no fee for the program, but featured speaker. director of orthopaedics, and seating is limited. To attend, please call the The program will begin at 11:30 is also serving an eight-year Masonicare HelpLine at 888-679-9997 to a.m. and a complimentary lunch appointment to the board of make your reservation. will be served at 12:15 p.m. Dr. Peter Boone, MD St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Masonicare at Newtown is a 154-bed Dr. Boone is a graduate of In his presentation, Dr. skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Its Dartmouth College and The University of Boone will discuss the overall benefits of adjacent 54-unit assisted living community Pennsylvania Medical School. He is board- hip and knee replacement surgery. He will includes memory care services. certified in orthopaedic surgery and has explain in detail what a patient can expect December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 19 Di s t r i c t (a) RW James D. Waite, Jr., DD • WB Leon A. Smith, AGM No. 3 (b) RW Alfred G. Rollinson, DD • WB Stephen J. Nevins, AGM M*A*S*H No. 64 Table Lodge by John Badeen of our craft - To all Freemasons joining in WB Dan Williams constructed a M*A*S*H “Traveling to that table with wine, from this tradition of fellowship and feasting. signpost to welcome the brethren with whose borne no traveler returns...the same” We have all looked forward to this with area lodges listed. A seven course dinner “And now let us drink a toast to the future youthful fervency and zeal. included everything from The Grand Master’s year soup to brethren. The is dedicated to our youth. food was prepared by WB This toast is inspired by the John Seeley and Bro. Bill youthful Radar O’Reilly, Levay, and enthusiastically who seemed to know the and abundantly served by future as it unfolded. To many brethren. our youthful Masons, Toasts also included Entered Apprentices, Fellow one to all in the military, Crafts, and recently raised which was responded to by Masons. To their visions, those serving or those who new ideas, and the future have served. The response of Masonry; they will build was delivered by newly on the foundations we have raised Brother Jared Crow, wrought in the quarries for who was deploying to them.” Afghanistan the following So started the table week. Godspeed to Jared lodge held at St. Andrew’s and all our troops. Lodge No. 64, Winsted, on The last toast was to Wednesday, November 4. Past Grand Master and The toast was close to Grape Past Master of St. Andrew’s, Nehi to start the spirit of Frank H. Linsley. MW the evening. George Washington, a shot glass, Linsley reinstated the Several wore or brought and a helmet were appropriate tradition of table lodge A Masonic M*A*S*H signpost was a centerpiece uniforms and implements parts of the table lodge dedicated to to the official ritual in at the St. Andrew’s table lodge. relating to the military. the military. Connecticut. Vivat!

i s t r i c t D (a) RW Theodore J. Doolittle, DD • WB Charles H. Tirrell, AGM (b) RW Robert J. Knowles, DD • WB John L. Anderson, AGM No. 4 (c) RW James J. Pyskaty, DD • WB William S. Clark, AGM Widows Night at Ansantawae Lodge by Robert D. Sherrick Ansantawae Lodge No. 89 of Milford paid tribute to the widows of their departed members on Friday, October 23, 2009, inviting them to a turkey dinner and a presentation of roses, along with a talk about the services available from Masonicare by RW Richard C. Memmott, Sr. These “special ladies” had been previously presented with the symbol of a Masonic widow and have formed a bond with the lodge and with each other. They look forward to this annual event as a way of keeping in touch with their husband’s lodge.

Members of Ansantawae Lodge No. 89, their wives, and the honored widows of departed lodge members listen intently to a Masonicare presentation by RW Richard C. Memmott, Sr. (not pictured). Page 20 Connecticut Freemasons November 2009 Di s t r i c t (a) RW Benjamin A. Isaacson, DD • WB John S. Forker, AGM No. 5 (b) RW Brian E. Beals, DD • WB Frank Dlugoleski, AGM Generations of Brothers at Valley Lodge No. 36 by Ben Isaacson father of candidate Daniel Skinner, in the Bro. Daniel Skinner is a fourth consecutive On Saturday, November 8, the brothers Senior Deacon’s chair for the second half of generation Master Mason in his family. In of Village Lodge No. 29, Collinsville, and the degree. attendance were his father, WB Don Skinner, Valley Lodge No. 36, Granby, held a joint Bro. Jeremy Stuck is a third generation and grandfather, WB Kenneth Skinner, Valley communication to perform a Master Mason Mason with his father and two uncles, WB Lodge No. 36. Both are Past Associate Grand degree in Collinsville. Randy Stuck, Junior Warden of Valley Lodge, Marshals of District 5-A. WB Kenneth Skinner Raised were Brother Jason Marin from and Terry Stuck of Bethany Lodge No. 69, is also a dual member Kathleen Lodge No. 338, Village Lodge No. 29 and Justin Bergsbaken, Bethany, West Virginia. Jeremy’s grandfather is Kathleen, Florida. Daniel Skinner, and Jeremy Stuck from Valley WB Albert Stuck, initiated in Wellsburg Lodge All the family members of Daniel Skinner Lodge No. 36. Sitting in the East was Valley No. 2, Wellsburg, West Virginia and a Past Master and Jeremy Stuck received Lewis Jewels, Lodge Worshipful Master Kevin Stuck, father of Gateway Lodge No. 584, Mims, Florida. All presented by RW Gary Arseneau, Grand Junior of candidate Jeremy, with WB Don Skinner, the generations were in attendance. Warden.

The Stuck family Masons are, from left, Bro. Randy Stuck, WB Kevin Stuck, The Skinner family Masons are, from left, WB Kenneth Skinner, Bro. Bro. Jeremy Stuck, WB Albert Stuck, and WB Terry Stuck. Daniel Skinner, and WB Don Skinner. Widows Sons Help Send Off Deployed Brothers by Michael Deane Masonic Riders Association and A Friday, November 13 several members from three farewell party was held to honor different chapters were there to of Private James Mowel and show their support. There was Lieutenant James Lock at the also a band at the event named VFW in Rocky Hill. Both are “6 foot Chains”. Two members of Connecticut Freemasons and the band are also Freemasons. are being sent on a year-long Hartford television station deployment to Afghanistan. WFSB-TV3 news did a story Many friends, family, and which aired that evening and Masonic brothers attended. was replayed throughout the Bro. Mowel is a member of weekend. A link can be found on the Connecticut Widows Sons the Grand Lodge Facebook page.

Members of Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association helped give a sendoff to Private James Mower, one of their members. Bottom row, from left, James Mower, Chris ‘Smitty’, Fred ‘Caveman’, and Eric. Back row, from left, Mike ‘Micky’, Brett ‘T-Rattler’, Al, Dave ‘Hatchet’, Dave ‘CrayZ’, Rich ‘Starch’, Chip ‘Snoopy’.

December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 21 Di s t r i c t (a) RW Benjamin A. Isaacson, DD • WB John S. Forker, AGM No. 5 (b) RW Brian E. Beals, DD • WB Frank Dlugoleski, AGM DeMolay PSMC’s Gather at Unity Lodge No. 148 by Carl G. Ek outside of Connecticut, who sent their regards believed in their potential. Since Connecticut DeMolay began to to their colleagues. Bros. Ken Stauff and Andy Birdsall have statewide officers in 1928, a total of Connecticut DeMolay Executive Officer discussed a new Conclave spirit award that 82 young men have held the title of State and Unity PM Harry E. Needham, III had been conceived by the PSMC’s present at Master Councilor. At least 20 are known remarked on the work of the brothers the 2009 Conclave and presented to Sleeping to be deceased, and addresses and contact present in helping to build Connecticut Giant Chapter of North Haven. Bro. Birdsall information are lacking for 15 and 20 of DeMolay before presenting DeMolay service brought the 6-foot tall trophy and invited all the remaining PSMC’s. Of the remaining pins to various groups of Senior DeMolays. PSMC’s to participate in the awarding at the 40 PSMC’s, a quarter are members of Unity Receiving 25 year pins were: WB Alan J. Beals; next Conclave. WB Dan Thurston spoke of his Lodge No. 148, New Britain! RW Brian E. Beals; RW Charles A. Buck, Jr.; work with the American Legion and efforts It was fitting, then, that Unity Worshipful RW Christopher J. Earle; RW Carl G. Ek; WB to assist returning veterans to reintegrate into Master and PSMC Carl Ek invited the Needham; Bro. Philip A. Platcow; and Unity society. remaining PSMC’s to join with the first JW Fred Stoddard. Bro. Phil Platcow allowed that his term Connecticut DeMolay PSMC to serve as Most Fifty-year awards went to four PSMC’s: had been most successful – he ended up Worshipful Grand Master, Bro. Arthur H. WB Roger R. Cole, Bro. Edward L. Lawson, marrying his state sweetheart, the former Carlstrom, for a PSMC Night at his lodge. Jr., WB Daniel C. Thurston, Jr., and MWGM Karen Demko of Milford. Bro. Ed Lawson (MWPGM Chuck Fowler, Jr. was the first Carlstrom. The Grand Master, EO, and SMC spoke of his advisory service in Japan, where, State Master Councilor to be Connecticut then presented a 75-year DeMolay pin to he similarly noted, “DeMolay introduced me Masonry’s Grand Master; his youth service RW Ralph E. Holmstrom of Unity Lodge. to me wife.” Bro. Chris Earle would note that was in his native Washington in 1956, the Ralph joined Nathan Hale Chapter, Order of DeMolay had introduced him to both of his same year as Bro. Carlstrom.) DeMolay in 1928, and has his petition to prove wives…. Fourteen SMC’s – 13 past, plus current it. Unfortunately, DeMolay International does With a distribution across six decades SMC Greg Goto, a member of Unity Lodge not produce an 80-year pin! Ralph voiced his of DeMolay service, the evening was both – enjoyed dinner and a chance to become appreciation of his surprise recognition. interesting and instructive. The brothers reacquainted before all attended the lodge The remainder of the evening was present were pleased to greet friends of long meeting. The delegation of PSMC’s were spent listening to the reminiscences of the standing and meet new members of their received in reverse order of their years of 14 honorees. All spoke of the friendships exclusive club. Several expressed the thought service, meaning that the Grand Master had they had made, the opportunities for self- that a similar gathering could be held at least seniority in that aspect, as well. The lodge development they had in DeMolay, and the annually, and are exploring ways to make also heard from several PSMC’s, most living appreciation of special advisors who had that happen.

The honorees at the Unity Lodge No. 148 Past State Master Councilors Night, from left: Philip A. Platcow, J. Andrew Birdsall, Alan J. Beals, current SMC Gregory M. Goto, Edward L. Lawson, Jr., MWGM Arthur H. Unity Lodge WM Carl G. Ek (left) joins MWGM Arthur H. Carlstrom and Carlstrom, WM Carl G. Ek, Daniel C. Thurston, Jr., DeMolay EO Harry Unity PM and DeMolay Executive Officer is honoring RW Bro. Ralph E. E. Needham III, Roger R. Cole, Christopher J. Earle, Christopher J. Buck, Holmstrom (second from left) on his 81-year membership in the Order of Kenneth A. Stauff, and Christopher J. Werner. DeMolay. Ralph received a 75-year pin – the oldest available! Page 22 Connecticut Freemasons November 2009 Di s t r i c t (a) RW Anthony F. Keegan, DD • WB Steven P. McMahon, AGM No. 6 (b) RW F. Matthew Heinrich, Jr., DD • WB William G. Bryce, AGM Hay Makes a Lodge for Master Masons by Mark M. Hultman in Marlborough. The setting was On Saturday, September surrounded by deep woods and 26, beginning at high twelve, access paths to the glen. Hartford Evergreen Lodge No. 88, Tiling was by a brother Master South Windsor, raised three new Mason on a golf cart patrolling brothers to the sublime degree of the perimeter of the 100 acre site. Master Mason, assisted by a team In this case he was armed with a from Washington Lodge No. 70, different implement of his office, Windsor. a walkie-talkie to warn the Master It was a sparkling day and of the approach of any cowans or brothers began at 6:00 a.m. to eavesdroppers; there were none. load lodge paraphernalia and The brothers brought tables other items onto vehicles for for the three lesser lights (three transportation to a forest glen of kerosene lamps), the seating was the Hartford County 4-H camp on 40 bales of hay, moved from a storage area to use for The craftsmen and the candidates pose with Hartford Evergreen’s Worshipful main seating, the altar, Master Mark M. Hultman. and the kneelers. Under a white sheet covering prepared in an area a couple of assisted in the kitchen while the the “altar” were four hundred feet away in a canopy degree was going on, far from the bales of hay side by side. covered tent, then when the degree luncheon room. Single bales surrounded was underway, they were escorted The tragedy portion was the altar as kneelers. to the “door” of the lodge. portrayed by Washington Lodge A hole was dug to After the first half, it was No. 70, assisted by brothers place a board vertically the will and pleasure of the from Hartford Evergreen No. 88. in the ground to serve Worshipful Master that all retire While it was additional work to as a simulated door to to Baldwin Hall for a catered transport and set up our lodge the lodge where the luncheon. (In the event of rain building outdoors, the brothers Haystacks double for altars, kneelers, and candidate could knock the hall would have served as a in attendance all agree that the seating at Hartford Evergreen’s outdoor Master to gain admittance. dry location for the degree.) event was a huge success. Mason degree. The candidates were The Order of Eastern Star A Brothers’ Extra Effort Appreciated The brothers of Columbia everything they could to advance Lodge No. 25, Glastonbury had the presentation. With the help of visited their good friend WB WM Arnie Grot, RW Don Dean, Warren Bristol in the hospital and Grand Master Art Carlstrom, since illness forced Bro. Warren Brother Warren did receive his to miss many Masonic events coveted pin on November 13. at his beloved lodge. Warren Warren’s smile was all the thanks always kidded about when he they needed. would receive his 50 year pin and certificate. Editor’s note: the Grand Architect Sadly, Warren’s illness turned called Brother Warren Bristol to grave and when it became that house not made with hands on obvious he might not be able to November 18, 2009. The journey make it to 2010, his anniversary was doubtless made carrying a very year, Columbia Lodge did special 50-year pin.

RW Don Dean, Grand Marshal, presents the 50 year award and certificate to WB Warren Bristol. December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 23 Di s t r i c t (a) RW William V. Baroni, DD • RW Michael S. Shear, AGM No. 7 (b) RW John H. Spencer, DD • WB Michael L. Stephens, AGM Shrine Chanters Visit Blue Lodge Council “No, they’re not all the Council president, who has same tune!” This, from RW Carl brought similarly interesting Anderson, Grand Organist, at programs throughout his year. the September Seventh District An explanation of what is Blue Lodge Council. Bro. Carl commonly called the “dirge” was was referring to the songs sung at followed by the Shrine group table lodges, when lack of musical singing it the way it is supposed accompaniment usually has the to be sung, not in a morose or brothers singing the same tune mournful fashion, but as an for all the different songs. uplifting tune. Likewise, Bro. He was present with the Sphinx Irving Berlin’s God Bless America Shrine’s Chanters, performing was meant to be sung at a Masonic pieces to the interested cheerful pace, and Bro. Carl and assembly. The entertaining the Chanters provided excellent program also featured the example. Chanters singing popular tunes, For those who can do little all led by RW Carl on keyboard. more than tap their toe, the RW Carl Anderson leads the Sphinx Shrine Chanters through a series of The program was arranged by brothers learned that, yes, tunes at the Seventh District Blue Lodge Council. WB Steve Thal, the Blue Lodge “Masons can sing!”

Di s t r i c t (a) RW John S. Rhoads, DD • RW Theodore C. Rupar, AGM No. 9 (b) RW Michael E. Talamini, DD • WB Mark J. Richens, AGM Corner Stone-Quinebaug Lodge Welcomes 3 New Brothers by Jim Verge made it impossible for him to attend the Friday the thirteenth has not been known Master Mason degree in May. Bill was, at that for being a good date, however Friday night, point, out of the degree cycle. November 13, was a very good night at Corner Contact was resumed this past summer Stone-Quinebaug Lodge No. 122, Thompson. and Bill was able to join the two Fellowcrafts After a hearty dinner, Fellowcrafts Robert from the autumn 2009 class. Worshipful “Bill” Lary, David Foland, and Robert Bardin Master Kenneth R. Sheldon, Jr. performed an entered the lodge in due and ancient form. excellent first half of the degree, obligating Brother Bill, an employee at the Coast and instructing the three brothers. Guard Academy and a former Navy man, WB Christopher L. Maxim brought the had been interested in Masonry for several lodge back to labor as acting Worshipful years. Working at the academy alongside Master and performed the second half. A cast Masons from Somerset-St. James Lodge No. of brothers from the four District 9-A lodges Corner Stone-Quinebaug Lodge No. 122 34, Preston, Brother Bill conversed with the assisted in the degree. RW Kenneth Marvin welcomed new Master Masons, from left, Brothers well-informed brothers for many months. Bill and RW Robert Raymond, RW William Petrey, Robert Bardin, Robert “Bill“ Lary, and David discovered over those months that he wanted Jr., WB David Rukukoski, WM Kenneth Foland on Friday the 13th. to learn more about Masonry. Last autumn, R. Sheldon Jr., WB Pandely Gity, WB Russ Bill contacted Corner Stone-Quinebaug Lodge Borden, JW Scott Alexander, SD Joseph Allard, in several years. This past Friday the 13th was to inquire about joining. and Bro. Christopher Carrot all participated one to remember for several good reasons. After a few telephone calls, Bill came in the various roles of the degree. All enjoyed a good night of dinner, degree to the lodge to pick up a petition while a The first section lecture, performed by work, and fellowship. chicken alfredo dinner was being served. Bill Corner Stone-Quinebaug Lodge Junior The lodge warmly welcomed all three enthusiastically started the degrees in the Deacon Leonard Streich III and Moosup new Master Masons and has confidence that spring of 2009 and became a Fellowcraft in Lodge No. 113 Senior Steward Christopher they will work to improve their knowledge in April. His work schedule and responsibilities Carrot, was the best that many had witnessed Masonry. Page 24 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 A Perfect Day for a Walk Where’s by Carl G. Ek presented walk chairman Russ Griswold For the last several years, a Sunday in with a city proclamation recognizing Howard? October has been the choice of the Scottish the day. (It was also announced the Bro. In the September Rite Valley of Waterbury to sponsor a Griswold has been elected to receive the 33° 2009 issue of Connecticut “Walk for Dyslexia” to aid the 32° Masonic of Scottish Rite Freemasonry next August in Freemasons, an article on Learning Center for Children. Scottish Philadelphia.) page 31 detailed “The Rite Masons, families, friends, families of In addition to the walkers, Masonic Bet” between Ill. Dave students attending the center, and even a few bodies and businesses helped to sponsor Sharkis, 33°, and Ill. Howard Turner, 33°, a local political candidates walked through the “Walk for Dyslexia”, helping it to collect portly pair of governors of the 32° Masonic 2.1 miles of local neighborhoods to raise a 5-figure donation for the day. More than Learning Center for Children. Briefly, the money for this good cause. two-dozen young people from around the two agreed to race in the 2010 Valley of After all had returned to the Waterbury state are currently enrolled in the Learning Hartford 5K road race, with the loser to Masonic building, a generous post-walk Center, which is open to all at no charge. provide a year’s tuition to a student fighting lunch was offered while door prizes were Bro. Russ and the Valley of Waterbury dyslexia. These two paragons of culinary distributed. Arriving during lunch was look forward to another successful walk enjoyment quickly made their first run – to a Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura, who next October. shoe store to buy running shoes! It was expected that the October walk against in dyslexia would give an early indication of who would be favored next summer. Ill. Dave, the Active for Connecticut Scottish Rite, even had a ‘walking kit’ prepared for his adversary – as the photo shows, this kit included a map of New England (in case Howard got lost on the two-mile walk), a ‘nite-glo’ necklace so that searchers could find him in the dark, and a Hostess Twinkie for nourishment along the way. Sadly, Howard was ill and didn’t get to Waterbury for the walk. Still the bet goes on – and those who wish to support Dave can e-mail him pledges at [email protected]. Those seeking to rally Howard’s spirits – not the single-malt type – can e-mail him tuition pledges at The happy walkers in the middle of the pack are Ill. Paul L. Chello, 33°, of the Valley of New [email protected]. Haven (cap and light shirt) and Ill. William E. Bohman, 33°, Commander-in-Chief of Nathan Further details are certain to crop up…. Hale Consistory, Hartford (with name tag around neck). Masonicare at Ashlar Village Honors Service at Veterans Day Breakfast A very special Veterans Day Len Fasano, and the state Breakfast was held at Masonicare Commander of the American at Ashlar Village last month. Legion Robert Morrissey. Emceed by Bro. Donald Griffith, A special guest was past president of the residents’ Wallingford resident Bro. and association, the breakfast was Staff Sergeant Jeff Sarosi, an attended by 75 residents who are Army National Guardsman veterans of the U.S. military. about to leave for Afghanistan. “We knew we had many He was presented with a check veterans – including several for $500 from WM Gregory women – within our community, Whitehouse of Compass Lodge but it really stirred your patriotic No. 9, Wallingford, toward juices to see so many – 75 – in Operation E.L.F. and a $500 one place,” said WB JP Venoit, check from AMVETS Post 83. president of Ashlar Village. Held In addition, the Ashlar Village in the Waterside Dining Room, Association also donated $500 guests included Bro. David to the holiday-related program to Bro. David Gessert, chairman of the Ashlar Village board, Staff Sergeant Gessert, chairman of the Ashlar benefit servicemen and women Jeff Sarosi, and state Commander of the American Legion Robert Morrissey Village board, State Senator overseas. at the Veterans Day breakfast. December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 25 CME Seminar Addresses 2010 Wardens by Carl G. Ek which was followed by questions The parking lot at the New Britain from the group. Later, expected Masonic Temple was filled to capacity by Senior Wardens split from the 8:10 a.m. as the Grand Lodge Committee intended Junior Wardens to meet on Masonic Education held a well-attended with RW Bros. James T. McWain seminar for those brothers expecting to be and Gary Arseneau, who, lodge Wardens in 2010. Exactly 140 brothers assuming standard progression, signed in, making this one of the best- plan to serve as Grand Master attended CME seminars in recent years. concurrently with the officers Attendees received packets of information with whom they met. that included suggested meeting agendas, fill- Following a second in forms for teams for the three Blue Lodge refreshment break, CME RW James T. McWain, Grand Senior Warden (standing), degrees, inspirational pieces, and, of course, chairman RW Martin L. Rudnick speaks with brothers who are on course to serve as lodge Masters the form used to apply for the Master’s ran through several of the basics during his projected term as Most Worshipful Grand Master. Achievement Award. Part of the message to of lodge management, including the projected Wardens was that now is the Grand Lodge regulations. He over, the CME is now preparing for sessions time to begin planning for the term that will recommended that everyone take the for junior lodge officers in the late winter. arrive sooner than they think. committee’s Masonic Leadership Course, Connecticut Blue Lodges expect to install After the brothers had had the chance either on-line or on paper by mail. This six- over 450 Deacons, Stewards, and Marshals to purchase coffee, doughnuts, and fried lesson course, bargain priced at $6 since its in the next two months, and many of these egg sandwiches from members of New inception nearly 30 years ago, familiarizes brothers are new to office and probably new Britain Assembly No. 6, Order of Rainbow, brethren with the reference books they will to Masonry. The need for education remains RW Paul Edberg presented a PowerPoint need in their journey to the East. as these brothers seek to master the skills presentation on the topic of ‘leadership,’ While the 2009 seminar season is now that will make them skilled Masters.

RW Alan M. Brown, at the podium, addresses a full house of 2010 Wardens CME chairman RW Martin L. Rudnick is the center of attention as he makes at the recent CME seminar in New Britain. a presentation near the close of the seminar for 2010 lodge wardens.

21st ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES at Masonicare Health Center: Silent Auction to Raise Funds For Residents The popular Festival of Trees on continuous display in the when the highest bidders will at Masonicare Health Center lobby of the Health Center, be announced and winners can begins Tuesday, December 1. which is located off Route 150 claim their holiday tree. Winners The event features more than 60 in Wallingford, until Monday, who can’t be present will be unique, beautifully decorated December 21. contacted. All proceeds from the tabletop trees that fill the lobby Everyone is welcome to visit auction are used to support a with an array of colors, lights, the Center any day between 8 host of activities for the residents and creativity. “We started with a.m. and 9 p.m. to view the trees of Masonicare Health Center. eight trees in 1988 and now we and place a bid. “Even if you For additional information, have one of the largest displays don’t bid on a tree, it’s a treat for contact the volunteer services of decorated Christmas trees in anyone – young or old – to see,” office at the Masonicare Health Connecticut,” notes Rosemarie added Rosemarie. Center at 203-679-5980 or the Preneta, director of volunteers. Bids close at 2:00 p.m. Masonicare HelpLine at 888- The lighted trees, designed and on Monday, December 21, 679-9997. trimmed by teams of Masonicare employees, volunteers, residents, and members of the Order One of the many trees in the Masonicare Health Center’s lobby of the Eastern Star, will be available for bidding in the silent auction ending on December 21. Page 26 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 (ME) Most Excellent Grand High Priest York Rite Opportunities (MP) Most Puissant Grand Master Information to be included in York Rite Opportunities must be submitted by (RE) Right Eminent Grand Commander the 10th of the preceding month to the Grand Secretary/Recorder, (U) Uniform Charles B. Fowler, 525 Stillwater, Windsor CT 06095-3842 or [email protected]. (F) Formal NOTE: All dates and visitations are subject to change without notice. Please note this corrected email address (S) Semi-formal for the Grand Secretary/Recorder. Please also note the change of snail mail address for Companion Fowler.

Tuesday, December 1, (ME) (MP) (RE), S, Harmony Council Sunday, December 13, (MP) (RE), U, Cyrene Commandry No. 8 No. 8, New Haven, holiday party, awards night, 50-yr Chapter and and St. Elmo Commandry No. 9, Meriden, Christmas observance, Council presentation to SK Carleton V. Erickson 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, F, Lee Council No.25, Collinsville, Monday, December 14, (RE), Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar inspection by Grand Steward McCollum Priests, Stratford Sunday, December 6, (ME) (MP) (RE), U, Palestine Commandry Tuesday, December 15, (MP) (RE), U, Washington Commandry No. 6 and St. John’s Commandry No.11, North Stonington, No.1, East Hartford, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Christmas observance Christmas observance 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, (ME) (MP) (RE), U, New Haven Commandry Tuesday, December 8, (ME) (RE), Franklin Chapter No. 2, New No. 2, New Haven, Christmas observance, 8:00 p.m. Haven, Royal Arch Degree Saturday, December 19, (RE), Chevalier Degree for Tyler Anderson, Tuesday, December 8, F, Milford Chapter No. 49, Milford, Most New Haven, 7:00 p.m. Excellent Master degree Sunday, December 20, (ME) (MP) (RE), U, Hamilton Commandry Tuesday, December 8, F, Wolcott Council No. 1, East Hartford, No. 5, 3:00 p.m. dinner, Stratford, Christmas observance Royal Master degree Monday, December 21, (ME) (RE), S, Milford Chapter No. 49, Thursday, December 10, Washington Council No. 6, Darien, Milford, 6:30 p.m. dinner, RAM sing-a-long, presentation on RM degree, 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 25, (ME) (MP) (RE), Merry Christmas Friday, December 11, (MP) (RE), Christmas Observance at Masonicare sponsored by New Haven Commandry No. 2, 7:00 Upcoming p.m. January 12, Milford Chapter No. 49, Milford, Royal Arch degree Saturday, December 12, (ME) (MP) (RE), U, Stamford-Clinton January 16, Connecticut York Rite College No. 17, East Hartford, Commandry No. 3 and Crusader Commandry No. 10, Darien, 10:00 a.m. Christmas observance, 3:00 p.m. January 21, Hamilton Commandery No.5, Stratford, Order of the Temple, inspection

Garibaldi Masonic Club Honors MWGM Carlstrom by Michael L. Castroll and hoped for a bright future for the club. At its gathering on Wednesday, November 4, the Garibaldi Masonic The Wednesday, December 2 meeting is ladies night, so bring your Club honored MWGM Arthur H. Carlstrom. The club memorializes lady to the Garibaldi Club. You’ll both be glad you did! Italian patriot and unifier Brother Giuseppe Garibaldi, a New York Mason, who became the first Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Italy. Thec began in 1932 in Bridgeport for Masons of Italian descent. The club now accepts Masons of all ethnic backgrounds, but only those of Italian heritage or those whose spouses were Italian could hold office. Some of our most esteemed brethren have been enumerated in the rolls of the club, which has met in several places in the greater Bridgeport area. A few years ago, the club settled in at the Stratford Masonic Temple, 3960 Main Street, where RW Anthony Pipitone, a Garibaldi Club past president, made the club an offer it couldn’t refuse. The Garibaldi Club meets for an Italian dinner, through and through, on the first Wednesday of each month, except for January and February. Although each meeting has a purpose for good along with the social aspects, you won’t leave hungry! At the November 4 gathering, President Bob DiPasquale convened the usual suspects for a night of phood, phrolic, and philanthropy! President DiPasquale presented the Grand Master a check for his projects. Quiet and unassuming, MW Bro. Carlstrom arrived alone to Garibaldi Masonic Club president Bob DiPasquale, right, presents a check to receive his honors from the club. He was thrilled with the recognition, MW Art Carlstrom on behlaf of the club for the Grand Master’s Appeal. December 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 27 Craft at Labor…

Entered Apprentice Degrees 70, Windsor 6:30 p.m. dinner, Brian Cosker Wednesday, December 2, Center No. 97, Wednesday, December 16, King Solomon’s in the East Meriden No. 7, Woodbury Friday, December 4, Ansantawae No. 89, Wednesday, December 16, Cosmopolitan Fellowcraft Degrees Milford, SW Scott Sherrick in the East No. 125, New Haven Monday, December 7, Oxoboxo No. 116, Tuesday, December 15, Adelphi- Saturday, December 19, Friendship No. Montville 6:30 p.m. dinner Momauguin No. 63, North Haven 6:30 p.m. 33, Southington 10:00 a.m., SW in the East dinner Monday, December 21, Liberty- Master Mason Degrees Wednesday, December 16, Day Spring No. Continental No. 76, Waterbury Wednesday, December 2, Montgomery 30, Hamden Monday, December 28, Washington No. No. 13, Lakeville 6:30 p.m. dinner, Craft at Refreshment… Tuesday, December 1, Hiram No. 1, New Thursday, December 3, Union No. 31, meeting pot luck supper Haven, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual holiday Niantic, annual meeting Monday, December 7, Friendship No. party Thursday, December 3, Somerset-St. 33, Southington, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Tuesday, December 1, America-St. John’s James No. 34, Preston, 9:00 a.m. breakfast Clam Chowder No. 8, Stratford, annual meeting at Groton Townhouse Restaurant Monday, December 7, Valley No. 36, Tuesday, December 1, St. Peter’s No. 21, Thursday, December 3, Harmony No. 42, Granby, , annual meeting New Milford, annual meeting Waterbury, annual meeting Monday, December 7, Jerusalem No. 49, Tuesday, December 1, Union No. 40, Thursday, December 3, Wolcott No. 60, Ridgefield, 7:30 p.m., annual meeting Danbury, annual meeting, step up night, Stafford, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual meeting Monday, December 7, Washington No. roll call Thursday, December 3, Sequin-Level No. 70, Windsor, 7:30 p.m., annual meeting Tuesday, December 1, Adelphi- 140, Newington, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual Monday, December 7, Liberty-Continental Momauguin No. 63, North Haven, annual meeting No. 76, Waterbury, annual meeting meeting Thursday, December 3, Friendship Tuscan Tuesday, December 8, King Solomon’s Tuesday, December 1, Harmony No. 67, No. 145, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. dinner, No. 7, Woodbury, 7:00 p.m. Fellowcraft New Canaan, 8:00 p.m., annual meeting annual meeting dinner Tuesday, December 1, Shepherd-Salem Saturday, December 5, Montgomery No. Tuesday, December 8, Frederick-Franklin No. 78, Naugatuck, 7:30 p.m. dinner, 13, Lakeville, 6:00 p.m., Christmas party at No. 14, Plainville, 7:30 p.m. dinner, annual annual meeting Barclay Prindle’s home meeting Wednesday, December 2, Union No. Saturday, December 5, Putnam No. Tuesday, December 8, Composite No. 28, 5, Stamford, 7:30 p.m. dinner, annual 46, South Woodstock, 10:00 a.m., Grand Suffield, annual meeting meeting Masters, oyster stew and “Fumigation”, Tuesday, December 8, Village No. 29, Wednesday, December 2, King Solomon’s installation, arrive by 9:00 a.m. to find a Collinsville, annual meeting No. 7, Woodbury, annual meeting parking spot Tuesday, December 8, Manchester No. 73, Wednesday, December 2, St. Paul’s No. Saturday, December 5, Coastal No. 57, Manchester, annual meeting 11, Litchfield, annual meeting Stonington, 12:00 noon dinner, installation Tuesday, December 8, Shepherd-Salem Wednesday, December 2, Hiram No. Saturday, December 5, Washington No. No. 78, Naugatuck, 7:30 p.m., historian 18, Sandy Hook, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 70, Windsor, 8:00 a.m. breakfast lecture Thanksgiving style dinner Saturday, December 5, Bay View No. 120, Tuesday, December 8, Madison No. 87, Wednesday, December 2, Columbia No. Niantic, annual meeting Madison, annual meeting 25, South Glastonbury, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Saturday, December 5, Friendship Tuscan Tuesday, December 8, Brainard No. 102, annual meeting No. 145, Manchester, 9:00 a.m., UCONN/ Niantic, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual meeting Wednesday, December 2, Estuary No. 43, South Florida football at “The Rent” Tuesday, December 8, Corinthian No. Old Saybrook, annual meeting Sunday, December 6, St. Peter’s No. 21, 104, Fairfield, annual meeting Wednesday, December 2, Anchor No. New Milford, 2:00 p.m., installation Tuesday, December 8, Ionic No. 110, 112, East Hampton, 7:30 p.m., Lodge of Sunday, December 6, Temple No. 65, North Windham, 6:30 p.m. dinner Instruction Westport, 12:30 p.m. Christmas holiday Wednesday, December 9, Montgomery Wednesday, December 2, Cosmopolitan party No. 13, Lakeville, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual No. 125, New Haven, annual meeting Monday, December 7, St. John’s No. 2, meeting Thursday, December 3, Temple No. 16, Middletown, annual meeting Wednesday, December 9, Ark No. 39, Cheshire, annual meeting Monday, December 7, Compass No. 9, Danbury, annual meeting Thursday, December 3, Trumbull No. Wallingford, annual meeting Wednesday, December 9, Eastern Star 22, New Haven, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual Monday, December 7, Federal No. 17, No. 44, North Windham, 6:30 p.m. dinner, meeting Watertown, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual annual meeting Page 28 Connecticut Freemasons 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Wednesday, December 9, Wooster No. 79, Monday, December 14, Washington No. Sunday, December 20, Washington No. 19, New Haven, annual meeting 19, Monroe, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual Monroe, 8:00 a.m. country breakfast Wednesday, December 9, Center No. 97, meeting Monday, December 21, St. John’s No. 2, Meriden, annual meeting Monday, December 14, Washington No. Middletown, 6:30 p.m. dinner, step up night Wednesday, December 9, Ivanhoe No. 107, 70, Windsor, 7:30 p.m., annual meeting Monday, December 21, Compass No. 9, Darien, annual meeting Stewards auction Wallingford, 7:00 p.m., Christmas party Wednesday, December 9, Anchor No. Monday, December 14, Jeptha No. 95, Monday, December 21, Federal No. 17, 112, East Hampton, 7:30 p.m., Lodge of Clinton, annual meeting Watertown, 7:30 p.m., installation Instruction Monday, December 14, Evening Star No. Monday, December 21, Friendship No. Wednesday, December 9, Granite No. 119, 101, Unionville, annual meeting 33, Southington, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual Haddam, annual meeting Monday, December 14, Anchor No. 112, meeting, catered Polish night. Thursday, December 10, Hiram No. 1, New East Hampton, annual meeting Monday, December 21, Oxoboxo No. 116, Haven, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual meeting Tuesday, December 15, Union No. 40, Montville, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual meeting Thursday, December 10, Temple No. 65, Danbury, 7:30 p.m., Lodge of Instruction Tuesday, December 22, Manchester No. Westport, annual meeting Tuesday, December 15, Ionic No. 110, 73, Manchester, 7:30 p.m., ladies night Thursday, December 10, Washington No. North Windham, 7:00 p.m., holiday table Tuesday, December 22, Shepherd-Salem 81, Cromwell, annual meeting lodge No. 78, Naugatuck, 7:30 p.m., installation Friday, December 11, Frederick-Franklin Tuesday, December 15, Unity No. 148, Wednesday, December 23, Union No. 5, No. 14, Plainville, 7:00 p.m., ESPN New Britain, 6:30 p.m. dinner, installation Stamford, annual meeting Christmas party Wednesday, December 16, Union No. 5, Wednesday, December 23, Anchor No. Friday, December 11, Corner Stone- Stamford, 7:30 p.m. dinner, table lodge 112, East Hampton, 7:30 p.m., Lodge of Quinebaug No. 122, Thompson, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, St. Paul’s No. Instruction annual meeting 11, Litchfield, installation Friday, December 25, Composite No. 28, Saturday, December 12, Wyllys-St. John’s Friday, December 16, Hiram No. 18, Sandy Suffield, 6:30 p.m. dinner, party No. 4, West Hartford, 4:00 p.m. dinner, Hook, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual meeting Saturday, December 26, Shepherd-Salem installation Wednesday, December 16, Somerset-St. No. 78, Naugatuck, 8:00 a.m., blood drive at Saturday, December 12, America-St. James No. 34, Preston, annual meeting St. Michael’s Church, Naugatuck John’s No. 8, Stratford, 6:00 p.m. dinner, Wednesday, December 16, Anchor No. Saturday, December 26, Universal installation 112, East Hampton, 7:30 p.m., Lodge of Fraternity No. 149, Stratford, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, Compass No. 9, Instruction dinner-dance, Pyramid Shrine Temple in Wallingford, 2:00 p.m. installation Thursday, December 17, Temple No. 16, Milford Saturday, December 12, Columbia No. 25, Cheshire, Awards, Grand Master visiting Sunday, December 27, Friendship No. 33, South Glastonbury, 7:30 p.m., installation Thursday, December 17, Union No. 31, Southington, 2:00 p.m. dinner, installation Saturday, December 12, Valley No. 36, Niantic, 7:30 p.m., installation pot luck supper Granby, 8:00 AM, Salvation Army Toy Drive Friday, December 18, Wooster No. 10, Monday, December 28, Union No. 5, at Avon Old Farms Inn Colchester, 6:30 p.m., holiday party, pot Stamford, 6:00 p.m. dinner, Blue Lodge Saturday, December 12, Adelphi- luck dinner Council Momauguin No. 63, North Haven, 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, Ansantawae No. 89, pot luck supper Milford, 6:30 p.m. dinner, annual meeting Saturday, December 12, Meridian No. 77, Saturday, December 19, Hiram No. 18, Meriden, 12:00 noon, installation Sandy Hook, 1:00 p.m., installation Activities for Lodge at Saturday, December 12, Center No. 97, Saturday, December 19, Washington No. Labor and Lodge at Meriden, 7:00 p.m., installation 19, Monroe, 2:00 p.m., installation Saturday, December 12, Brainard No. 102, Saturday, December 19, Friendship No. Refreshment are taken Niantic, 12:00 p.m., Christmas party 33, Southington, 1:00 p.m., joint lodge/ Saturday, December 12, Ionic No. 110, chapter Christmas party, at Frederick- from calendars on North Windham, annual meeting Happy Franklin Lodge No. 14 lodge websites. Please Chanukah Saturday, December 19, Somerset- Saturday, December 12, Bay View No. 120, St. James No. 34, Preston, 12:00 noon, visit the lodge websites Niantic, 12:00 noon pot luck supper installation Saturday, December 12, Sequin-Level No. Saturday, December 19, Jerusalem No. 49, for updates and more 140, Newington, 1:00 p.m., installation Ridgefield, annual meeting information. Saturday, December 12, Friendship Tuscan Saturday, December 19, Wolcott No. No. 145, Manchester, 2:30 p.m., installation 60, Stafford, 2:00 p.m., lodge children’s For a directory of all Sunday, December 13, King Solomon’s Christmas party No. 7, Woodbury, 3:00 p.m., installation Saturday, December 19, Universal lodge websites visit Sunday, December 13, Ark No. 39, Fraternity No. 149, Stratford, 6:30 p.m., www.ctfreemasons.net. 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Page 30 Connecticut Freemasons December 2009 DeMolay Honors a Family Affair by Carl G. Ek setting for a very special ‘father- the recipient of the Degree of Greg’s team also performed the Laurel Chapter, Order of and-son night’ on November Chevalier, while his father, public opening and closing for DeMolay, Norwalk, was the 14. Bro. Manny Peters was Dad Chris Peters, received the the ceremonies. DeMolay Legion of Honor. Dad Chris Peters was the Dad James C. Peters, Past State long-time chapter advisor of Master Councilor, Chevalier, Laurel Chapter before moving to and chapter advisor of Laurel the position of advisory council Chapter, planned the evening chairman. He is also a governor and presided for his brother’s on the Executive Officer’s staff. conferral. Bro. Manny is a Past Chris and wife Nellie have not Master Councilor of Laurel only raised their own DeMolay Chapter and State Marshal of sons, but have help man young Connecticut DeMolay, and has men in the chapter to find their recruited over 30 members to way to successful manhood. DeMolay in his career. The ceremonies were held Dad Harry E. Needham, at St. John’s Lodge No. 6, and III, Active Member of DeMolay Worshipful Master Tony Agostino International and Executive arranged for the dinner that Officer in Connecticut, presided preceded the ceremony. A full over the Legion of Honor. lodge room occupied by Laurel The Peters family is bracketed by State Master Councilor Greg Goto (left) The seven preceptors for Chapter members, DeMolays, and Executive Officer Harry E. Needham, III (right). From second from the ceremony were the seven and Masonic friends from around left are wife and mom Nellie Peters, new Chevalier Manny Peters, new members of the Connecticut the state made the evening that Legionnaire Chris Peters, and Past State Master Councilor and proud State Suite led by State Master much more special for the entire brother and son Jimmy Peters. Councilor Gregory M. Goto. Peters family. New Board Members Serve Throughout the Masonicare Organization Masonicare is will expire in 2012. the following individuals were Masonicare Health Center: pleased to announce Bro. Bruce F. newly appointed to serve on William Morrow, senior tax that at the Semi-Annual Carmichael, Hiram Masonicare affiliate boards for consultant, U.S. Treasury and Communication of Lodge No. 1, New the 2009 – 2010 term: William T. Viola, executive the Grand Lodge of Haven, was elected director, Wallingford Senior Connecticut held October to serve on the Masonicare Center 17 at Masonicare at Ashlar Masonicare Board of at Ashlar Village: Village in Wallingford: Trustees to complete Eloise Hazelwood, director Masonicare Home Health Bro. Francis X. Conlon, the unexpired term of health, Wallingford Health and Hospice: Annawon Lodge No. 115, (2009-2010) of Department Bro. Steven Abati, Center Lodge Milford; Bro. David A. Bro. Bruce F. Bro. Kenneth B. No. 97, Meriden Gessert, Compass Lodge Carmichael Hawkins, Sr., who Masonicare at Newtown: No. 9, Wallingford; and was appointed an William Morrow, senior tax Masonic Management Bro. Howard W. Orr, Composite emeritus member of the Board of consultant, U.S. Treasury and Services: Lodge No. 28, Suffield, were re- Trustees on May 28, 2009. William T. Viola, executive Bro. Joseph M. Tobin, Compass elected to serve on the Masonicare In addition, at the Masonicare director, Wallingford Senior Lodge No. 9, Wallingford Board of Trustees. Their terms Annual Meeting on October 29, Center Are You A Garibaldine? Are Your Records Accessible? A cautionary tale for all the club’s membership roster. chapter, council, commandery, should the protector suddenly organizations comes from the If you are a Garibaldi Masonic valley, temple, grotto, or anything become unavailable. current problem of the Garibaldi Club member, or if you can help else – be accessible to Presiding officers Masonic Club of Stratford. in any way, give El Presidente more than one person. would do well to The Garibaldi Masonic Club Robert DiPasquale a call at 203- Computerizing records ask their computer- suffered a terrible blow when WB 949-8612. saves much time and dependant secretaries Gene Herman, secretary of the F F F effort for hardworking how records would be club for several years, was taken An important lesson for all secretaries, but if made available in case that by the Grand Architect. The club’s organizations is to be learned by they are protected secretary was suddenly out of membership records remain safely this unfortunate situation. It’s such that no one else the picture. And if the answer isn’t lodged in his computer, making it important that records belonging can get to them, that does a good one, it’s time for a change a major challenge to reconstruct to any organization – lodge, club, a major disservice to the group – now! November 2009 Connecticut Freemasons Page 31 When you leave the hospital and need either home care or rehabilitation, Masonicare can help.

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