September/October 2007 VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5

BEACONA JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME Sports Legends Support The Ohio Masonic Home

The William Blair & Co. Former Major League some money that will help the Jim Perry Legends Golf Classic baseball players Brothers people served by The Ohio combines two great institutions Tommy Helms, Galen Cisco, Jon Masonic Home,” said Jim Perry, – sports and the Masonic Warden and Bill Virdon were the former Cy Young Award- fraternity. This year’s fi fth returning players to the Classic, winner who leads the event. annual event at Greene Country while newcomers included “We bring in a great bunch of Club in Fairborn, welcomed Brothers Bob Friend and Billy guys who enjoy the event and several former ball players who Wynne. Playing in the Jim Perry appreciate the opportunity to are also brother Masons. Legends Golf Classic not only support a worthwhile charity.” lets them have a good Brother Jon Warden, a former time with old friends and Detroit Tigers pitcher and meet new people, but also ESPN2 correspondent, served allows them to mix with as the master of ceremonies for fraternity brothers and the Golf Classic dinner. As a help a Masonic charity: player, Warden helped Detroit The Ohio Masonic Home win the World Series in his lone and the Pathways Center season in 1968, in which he had for Alzheimer’s Care at a 4-1 record. “This event attracts the Springfi eld Masonic a lot of great people,” Brother Community. Warden said. “It’s a fun outing “We appreciate the for a worthy charity. The more opportunity to raise Brother Bill Virdon Brother Galen Cisco (Story continues on page 12)

Ohio Lodges Invest In Future With Scholarships; 135 Lodges Give More Than $200,000 Annually

“The study of the liberal arts, mind but also for the betterment scholarships and grants. And that valuable branch of educa- of society. this does not include Grand tion which tends so effectually Today, Ohio Freemasons do Lodge Scholarships. to polish and adorn the mind, is more than simply recommend Lodge scholarships take earnestly recommended to your for one’s consideration the many forms and their amounts consideration…”-- Charge to a study of the liberal arts. They can vary from a few hundred Fellow Craft. provide fi nancial backing to dollars to several thousand. The wise Brothers who wrote deserving students in the form Some scholarships are only for the initiation ceremonies of of academic scholarships. members and their children Freemasonry fully understood In fact, 135 Lodges, just over and grand children, but many the importance of education not 25% of all Ohio Lodges, provide are open to applicants regard- only to polish and adorn the more than $200,000 in annual less of any Masonic affi liation, which is charity indeed. (Story continues on page 5) Message from the Grand Master By Michael A. Himes, Grand Master

As this would have never been able to Family of Freemasonry. It was an Masonic year join, and that once they were in the experience I shall never forget. draws to a door the principles and precepts of In a few short weeks the reins close, it is now Masonry would instill in them the of the Grand Lodge of Ohio will time to look urge to return and participate. This be turned over to a new corps of back on past has been supported by numbers, offi cers. As we enter into a year of events, and showing that the attendance and celebration of the 200th anniversary look forward participation of Grand Master’s of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, I to an exciting Class members has been equal to, if ask that you support your new future for the Grand Lodge of Ohio. not greater, than the same numbers Grand Lodge offi cers as you have When the year started, I had for ‘traditional’ candidates. supported me during these past eight several goals in mind. One was to My other goal was to once again years. If you will do so, we cannot have a successful Grand Master’s support our Special Olympians in a help but move forward in our quest Class, and, through the efforts of manner representative of the well- to bring the light of Freemasonry to countless members, 2,777 new known charity of our great Craft. more and more people. Master Masons were given light in My expectations were met and Finally, Brenda and I cannot our great Fraternity. Although some exceeded by the amazing generosity say ‘Thank You’ enough for your still question bringing in members of each of you, and the plaudits and prayers, thoughts, help, and in this manner, there is no doubt commendations we received at the friendship during our tenure in that a number of lodges in this Opening Ceremonies are therefore the Grand Lodge line. Although jurisdiction would not be able to extended to all of the Ohio Masonic this year has been challenging, it fi eld offi cers without the infl ux of Family. I cannot express adequately has also given us opportunities to new men afforded by our Grand the feelings I had while presenting educate, serve, and show charity Master’s Classes. our donation check, but I know toward others. Our lives are richer From the inception of these that I was lifted up not only by the because of these opportunities, and classes in 2002, I have stated that applause of the participants and they are fuller because of the love of they have given us an opportunity their families but also by the well- each of you, our Masonic family. to bring men into the lodge who wishes and support of the entire

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2 September / October 2007 What Can You Do to Help? By Worshipful Brother Wm. David Bannerman, Chief Executive Offi cer, The Ohio Masonic Home

Why is charity so important? Are inside, not because we had to or Can you give time to help in an we, as Masons, bound to our oath? expected anything in return. I-CARE committee, a fundraising Do we really expect to support To be charitable, you have event or a planning meeting? Can each other and to help those who to believe in the goodness of you donate something like a box are distressed, no matter if they are mankind, in the face of adversity of spaghetti for the next dinner, or Masons or not? and the occasional bad apple. It is your old tools for an auction? Can I must have learned charity when reaching out to others, doing more you help a child learn to read? Can I was very young. I don’t remember than the minimum and often not you give a fi nancial gift? Can you anyone defi ning it for me, but social being recognized for your efforts. give through your will? justice, compassion and fairness Doing the right thing should feel Give what you can and as much were in my very being. Charity was good. It is also being willing to ask as you can to make this world a doing the right thing for someone for a donation or for support for better place. That is why charity is in distress, no matter what. It what you believe in. It is making a important. Don’t wait. I helped bury was fi nding hope in all things, generous donation yourself. How many friends who were generous not expecting reciprocity. I never many of you have a One Grand with their time and money to the expected anyone to pay me back. I Club Pin and wear it frequently? things they believed in while they sort of expected a “pay it forward” Have you left a few dollars in your were alive, but left no legacy of their thing if I expected anything at all. will for the charities of your choice? beliefs in their will or estate. Find Good deeds were done just because. I think charity and charitable a way to make a difference today. We helped push cars on slippery purposes are the foundation of our Then tell me about it. roads for the good feeling we had society. We can express our support for those things we believe are Ohio Masonic Home Chief Executive important. We can help, by giving Offi cer Dave Bannerman thanks time or talent or material resources Child ID Program former baseball star Jim Perry for to see that the world is a better helping The Jim Perry Legends Golf Prospers in place because we gave. Classic bring charitable dollars to You have a responsibility to Butlerville The Home. give. I mailed a questionnaire Butlerville Lodge #135 began to our lodge asking, “What administering the Child can you do to help?” Can Identifi cation Program in 2001, you pray for those on our and has since provided ID prayer list? Can you attend records for nearly 700 children. a meeting and support Initially, the Lodge photographed the offi cers? Can and fi ngerprinted children, you help teach until this year, when the Lodge something about agreed to purchase a portable Masonry to the computer. Now, with the new guy in computer, the Lodge burns a your own CD, which includes a picture, words, fi ngerprints, and other data, which is given to the parents. even if they’re The Lodge launched this awkward? project as an outreach into the community, and has taken the ID effort to fairs, fi shing derbies, and fi re department and school functions, all with volunteers from the Lodge.

September / October 2007 3 Ohio Masonic Home Scholarships Awarded

Ohio Masonic Home Chief Financial Offi cer Dave Stacy, left, and Executive Assistant Toni Glynn, right, join Ohio Masonic Home Scholarship recipients, from left, Elizabeth Freshley, Abbie Chevalier, Eli Pierce, Jennah Lalley and Megan Duckson at a ceremony last spring honoring the group.

Seven Ohio students have at Otterbein College. She is the Ohio including, but not limited received The Ohio Masonic daughter of James Freshley, a to, Blue Lodges and Prince Hall Home Scholarship for the 2007- member of Rickly Lodge #670. Lodges in Ohio. Preference is given 2008 school year. Two are repeat Jennah Lalley attends Capital to applicants with fi nancial need recipients, while the others received University and majors in English due to the father’s or step-father’s theirs for the fi rst time. Each education. The East Palestine death or disability. Students must received a scholarship of $3,000. resident is the daughter of also be making satisfactory progress Abbie Chevalier of Pomeroy is a Timothy Craik, a member of in a bachelor’s, associate’s or other junior at Ohio University where she Negley Lodge #565. undergraduate degree program at a is studying business. Her late father, Barrett Sharpnack of Sebring, will qualifying institution. Rodney, was a member of Shade study arts and sciences at Kent State Regarding additional scholarship River #453, and this is her second University. He is the son of Barry opportunities, two Springfi eld consecutive scholarship honor. Sharpnack, a member of Sebring Masonic Community staff members Eli Pierce of Columbus is the #626, and Lisa Sharpnack. recently received scholarships to other second-year recipient and Chelsea Strouse of Loudenville continue their educations. Suzanne is a sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan was accepted to the University of Creamer and Jettie Myers earned University, where he is studying Akron and will major in biology nursing scholarships in June from education while also playing for the – animal psychology. She is the the Miami Valley Long Term football and lacrosse teams. His late daughter of Cynthia Strouse and Care Association for health care grandfather, William Cecil, was a the late David Strouse of Hanover professionals in the Miami Valley. 50-year Mason from Delta #207 in Lodge #115. Suzanne, who is already an RN, McArthur. The Ohio Masonic Home is a second-shift nursing supervisor Megan Duckson is a recent Scholarship Program is an and diploma nurse going back graduate of Springboro High School endowment established by The to earn a Bachelor of Science in and is attending the University of Ohio Masonic Home to provide Nursing at Urbana University. Dayton. She is majoring in chemical tuition assistance to children whose Jettie is a restorative STNA engineering. Her father, Richard father, step-father, grandfather or attending Clark State Community Duckson, is a member of Jefferson step-grandfather is or was a Mason College for nursing. Lodge #90. in good standing at the time of Elizabeth Freshley of Lancaster death or of a body recognized by is majoring in math education the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of

4 September / October 2007 Ohio Lodges Invest In Future With Scholarships continued from page 1 Here are a few examples: fi ve equally qualifi ed applicants and Grand Lodge Annually, Hiram Lodge No. 18 that the committee was unable to awards four four-year $3,000 schol- choose the top two. Consequently, Scholarship arships. They also award three four- a motion was moved and adopted Program Surpasses year $1,000 scholarships. Recipients to create three additional $1,000 $2 Million In are chosen from among applicants scholarships out of the Lodge’s Its 44th Year who live in Delaware County, are general funds. Masonic affi liation active in their community and have is not a necessary qualifi cation for Since its inception 44 years fi nancial need. Masonic affi liation is their scholarships. ago, the Grand Lodge not a requirement but is a plus. The Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 Scholarship Program has Lodge’s annual scholarship budget together with the York Rite Groups surpassed $2 million in totals $60,000. from Athens formed an Endowment awards to worthy students York Lodge No. 563 began its Fund in 1982. This last year, they throughout Ohio. new scholarship program this year. were able to award eight $500 The Lodge budgeted $12,000 to be scholarships. In its fi rst year in 1963, 25 awarded based on the number of Oliver H. Perry Lodge No. 341 scholarships of $400 each qualifi ed applicants. The scholarship has awarded scholarships since were presented. During the is available only to members, their 1991. They currently award two peak years of the program, children and grandchildren. Since $500 scholarships, one to a senior scholarships of $2,000 each the sale of the Lodge’s building, its at Port Clinton High and one to a were given, one each to investments have been profession- senior at Danbury High. students at 47 Ohio institutions ally managed, and the income from Amanda Lodge No. 509 began a of higher education. those investments are used, in part, scholarship program this year. They to fund the scholarships and other were able to award two $200 schol- Until this year, when the charitable programs. arships, which were funded through program was reorganized, the Sunrise Lodge No. 783 inherited a golf outing held by the Lodge. colleges and universities made a scholarship program from one of These few examples provide the decisions of who received the two Lodges that merged to form an insight into how varied Lodge the stipends. The Grand the Lodge. Annually, Sunrise Lodges scholarship programs can be, and Lodge had no voice in those budgets for two $1,000 scholarships. they also show that the study of the decisions. This year, however, the scholarship liberal arts is something that Ohio committee reported that they had Freemasons take very seriously. Beginning this year, the Grand Lodge gave out $2,000 schol- Other Masonic-Related Scholarships in Ohio arships, one in each of the 25 districts in Ohio, with district Several of the appendant Masonic to members of Rainbow for Girls, Masons recommending the re- groups in Ohio also offer fi nancial Jobs Daughters, and DeMolay cipients and the fi nal decisions support to students. who are college students. They made by a statewide Scholar- also provide grants to students in ship Committee. The 10 Scottish Rite Valleys in Ohio various fi elds of religious service provide more than $200,000 in Application information can be including: ministers, missionaries, annual scholarships to Scottish obtained on the Grand Lodge church music, religious education Rite Masons, their children and Web Page, www.freemason. or youth leadership. Lastly, the grandchildren. com or by contacting a District Grand Chapter offers two-year Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Commandery, Knights $1,500 scholarships to two Templar, of Ohio offers low interest upperclassmen at Ohio University Contributions to the Grand loans to full time students and fi nan- in Athens, Kent State University, Lodge Scholarship Foundation, cial grants to ministerial students. Miami University in Oxford and a 510 (c) (3) charitable University of Toledo. organization, can be sent to The Grand Chapter Ohio, Order of the Grand Lodge Offi ce in the Eastern Star, offers scholarships Worthington.

September / October 2007 5 Retirees Build New Lectern for Masonic Center

When Masons need something his Brethren. Ron has always been Les and Ron admitted they done, it seems somebody is always handy with tools. were a little nervous, hoping their willing to step forward. The The men were determined that effort would be worthy. When Don Dayton Masonic Center needed if they were to do this project, Taylor, the Executive Director of a new lectern recently, and its they wanted to do it right. Dayton Masonic Center picked it administrators knew they didn’t Most Worshipful Brother Doug up, he was more than happy. “The quality of this work is great,” said Don, an amateur woodworker himself. “We knew there’s a wood shop here and thought some of the people who use it would enjoy this project.” Don said they plan to add the Masonic square and compass symbols to the lectern, as well as a brass plaque recognizing the lectern’s builders. And based on the success of this project, there may be additional opportunities for the Springfi eld Masonic Community’s creative folks in the future, according to Don. Springfi eld Masonic Community residents Ron Seward, left, and Les Smith show off Those at Springfi eld Masonic the lectern they built recently for The Dayton Masonic Center in Ron’s garage. Community may have seen Les’ crafts in the gift shop or in have to look far – just up the Brenneman, a former trustee for The various places around the campus, highway to Springfi eld Masonic Ohio Masonic Home, who owns including Christmas tree ornaments Community. a lumber yard, donated cherry or chairs that he has repaired. Les Ohio Masonic Home CEO Dave wood for the lectern. Les and Ron said he hopes his work will lead Bannerman received a request to bought cherry plywood out of their more people to use the woodshop build the lectern due to Springfi eld own pockets to complement the and the creative things they can Masonic Community’s woodshop structure. It took about three weeks make there. and the enthusiastic residents who to build the lectern. The project For more information about use it. Independent living residents wasn’t simple, but was well worth Springfi eld Masonic Community, Les Smith and Ron Seward the effort. call 937-525-3007 or 1-888-290-2664 answered the call. Les is renowned “It was diffi cult,” said Ron. or visit www.ohiomasonichome.org. for his woodwork around the “There were a lot of compound community, having built the shelves angles. This is something I like to in Ron’s home and made gavels for do. It’s a challenge.”

6 September / October 2007 Renaissance Faire Returns to Medina

Armored knights risked life shopping for various goods with and limb on horseback during one of the many vendors. You could jousting competitions. Master of buy your own sword or period Fire Will Sommers swallowed costume, take home a souvenir cup fi re. Children rode ponies, saw a or get a caricature drawing. After baby dragon hatch and watched that, you could go on a scavenger puppet shows. Others shot a bow hunt all over the campus. All that and arrow. People were serenaded running around tends to make by the Royal Chamber Singers one hungry, so you could get your and musicians. It’s the second energy back with shepherd’s pie, annual Western Reserve Masonic scotch eggs, turkey legs or other Community Renaissance Faire, food you won’t fi nd at the local fast held recently in Medina. food chain. Attendance more than doubled Western Reserve Masonic this year as the Renaissance Faire Community even had its own expanded to two days. There were Antiqua Ensemble, comprised of more vendors and activities for residents and staff, entertain with attendees, who celebrated late its musical stylings. summer and Grandparents Day The Renaissance Faire is put A knight warms up before a jousting with a day in the 16th century. together by the Western Reserve competition, one of the highlights of the Those inspired by the sights and staff and Kyng Henry’s Touring Renaissance Faire. sounds could get into the spirit by King Henry and Queen Anne knight Company. Everybody involved was a young guest at the Renaissance willing to go above and beyond to Faire. Lucky visitors were honored make this year’s event memorable. with an audience with his and her “We couldn’t have asked for majesty throughout the event. better people to put on this event or to visit it,” said Western Reserve Masonic Community President Jay Dettorre. “We asked a lot of our staff and of Kyng Henry’s Touring Company to top last year and to see it succeed at this level just shows the dedication.” It was especially nice for Western Reserve’s residents to enjoy some time with family and visitors. Many proudly talked to visitors about the place they call home. The admission price also couldn’t be beat – there isn’t one. The smiles and laughter were payment enough for Jay. “This was a great time and we’re already looking forward to next year,” he said.

For more information regarding Western Reserve Masonic Community, call 1-866-433-1514 or visit www.ohiomasonichome.org.

September / October 2007 7 I-CARE Coordinator to Serve Northeast Ohio

Jan Rookard brings a Masonic Mount Calvary Lodge #76. Her family background and 14 years of brother in law, Douglas Rookard, social work experience to her new was raised in Phoenix Lodge # 112, position as I-CARE Coordinator and also became affi liated with for Northeast Ohio. I-CARE serves King David Lodge #116, John C. elders and adults with disabilities Logan Chapter #53 and several by helping them to remain other organizations. independent, living in their homes, When the opportunity to join the and to age successfully. I-CARE I-CARE team arose, Jan said she empowers Masons to serve the immediately contacted her father needs of elders in community to discuss the Masonic fraternity. Jan’s father, Gene Scruggs, is a Their conversation inspired Gene 32° Master Mason and has been to get more involved in his Masonic Jan replaces Kimberly Howett involved in Prince Hall for more lodge. Knowing she’s involved as the Northeast coordinator. Jan than 50 years. He has been a with something her father feels will cover Districts 20, 21, 22, 24 member of Mt. Calvary Lodge #76, deeply about, along with being and 25. Zerubbabel Chapter #40 in Akron, able to help people, is a winning and Bezaleel Consistory Chapter combination for Jan. “I’m happy For more information on I-CARE, #15 in Cleveland. to be involved in the grass roots of contact Jan at 330-730-7718 or Jan’s late father-in-law, Howard serving senior Masons,” she said. 800-901-1431 or call 888/286-0010. Rookard, Sr., was a 33° Mason with “It’s very exciting.”

Cincinnati Chosen To Host Annual Assembly Of York Rite Sovereign College

Cincinnati has been selected to host the General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America on July 22-26, 2009.

Ohio has more than 500 members in its six York Rite Colleges. There are more than 13,000 members in the U.S. and Candada.

York Rite Colleges, formed in 1957, are intended to foster cooperation among the various Masonic bodies, assist in improving ritualistic and dramatic presentations in York Rite, and support Masonic charitable Top Ohio Masonic leadership, also active in York Rite Colleges, include, from left, efforts, among other notable goals. Bruce D. Basil, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Membership in a College is by Ohio; Neil M. Smalley, Deputy for Ohio, Scottish Rite; James B. Parker, IV, Grand invitation and is restricted to those Master of the Grand Council, R&SM, of Ohio; Michael A. Himes, Grand Master of who are members of a Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Ohio; James M. McDonald, Grand High Priest of the Grand all York Rite bodies. Chapter, RAM, of Ohio; Louis S. VanSlyck, Grand Governor in Ohio, York Rite College; and Alan D. Hart, Prior of Ohio Priory, Knights of the York Cross of Honour.

8 September / October 2007 Classic Car Show Draws Record Numbers

When Brother Bud Parker’s father grooving to music from the 1950s show and cruise-in on July 26, when bought a Ford Model T fresh off the and ‘60s, courtesy of DJs Bob the event will move to Waterville assembly line in 1914, he hoped it Kelly and Buddy Carr of WRQN- Bodyworks to tie into that facility’s was built to last. Judging by Bud’s FM radio. 25th anniversary and will return to smile and its gleaming fi nish, the Subleski said the event went so Browning in 2009. car has more than done its job. well in part due to the enthusiasm For more information regarding Bud and his son Mike, the and hard work of the volunteers. Browning Masonic Community, car’s current owner, proudly He said everyone is already looking call 1-866-878-4055 or visit displayed the Model T among 300 forward to next year’s classic car www.ohiomasonichome.org. other vintage automobiles at the recent annual Browning Masonic Community Classic Car Show and Cruise-In. The event, co-sponsored by Waterville Bodyworks, drew a record crowd estimated between 2,300 and 2,400 people to the Browning Masonic Community. And with more cars, motorcycles and vendors than ever, it was a success beyond expectations, according to Browning Masonic Community President Brother David Subleski (Rubicon #237). “We had perfect weather and there was activity the whole day long, which is exactly what we were hoping for, both for our residents and for the community,” he said. Bud Parker inherited the Model T Ford from his dad, eventually giving it to Mike, who in turn is about to pass it on to yet another generation. Bud, an independent living resident at Browning Masonic Community, was excited for the opportunity to show off the car without leaving his home grounds. The classic car show and cruise- Bud Parker stands with the Ford Model in also allows many groups to T his father bought new in 1914 raise money for charitable causes. at Browning Masonic Retirement Masonic groups and the Browning Community’s Classic Car Show and Masonic Community residents’ Cruise-in in Waterville July 28. Bud, an council were among those that independent living resident at Browning, benefi ted. When not checking was displaying the car with his son, Mike. out the cars and motorcycles or Browning Masonic Community shopping in the farmers market, resident Michael Kerekes shows attendees could eat grilled chicken off the Black Swamp Chopper or ice cream, while kids enjoyed his daughter, Michelle Robinson, their own play area, all while brought to the car show.

September / October 2007 9 Grand Master’s Scrap

Mike Himes and his wife, Brenda, shortly after his installation as Grand Master.

Grand Master gathers with Grand Lodge, York and Scottish Rite leaders, before opening ceremony at Great American Ball Park for the annual Mason’s Day at a Cincinnati Reds baseball game. Most Worshipful Brother Himes worked for many months as an electrician helping to build this baseball park.

Grand Master Michael A. Himes spends time with leaders of the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star of Ohio, including Susan R. Dennis, Worthy Grand Matron, and Frank B. Clifton, Worthy Grand Patron.

Grand Master Himes speaks to gathering of Ohio Masons in Sarasota, Florida.

10 September / October 2007 The Grand Master leads a delegation book of Grand Lodge Offi cers in the parade at the Ohio Masonic Home Day.

Sign erected on the edge of Grand Master’s home town.

Toledo television personality Chris Peterson greets Grand Master Mike Himes at the microphone at the 11th Masonic District Grand Master’s Reception, where Chris received the Community Service Award. The Masons of Northwest Ohio presented a check for $6,000 to help the Susan G. Komen cancer research program.

Among the out-of-state visitations for the Grand Master was the annual meeting of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, where he Grand Master Himes led the delegation attending the Prince Hall exchanges greetings with Gregory C. Grand Lodge of Ohio in August in Columbus. Here, the Grand Master Powell, Grand Master of Kentucky. congratulates William Young on his retirement after many years as Grand Secretary of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Grand Secretary George O. Braatz, left, and Deputy Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett, also attended.

September / October 2007 11 Sports Legends Support The Ohio Masonic Home continued from page 1

money we can raise for Alzheimer’s back-to-back championship seasons care, the better. You never know of 1992 and 1993. Before that, he who might need our help.” was a two-sport star at Ohio State. Brother Helms got interested He was the captain of the 1957 in Masonry through his former Buckeye championship football manager and fellow Mason, team, earning All-American honors Brother Dave Bristol. He joined playing fullback and linebacker, as the fraternity in the mid 1970s and well as a pitcher for the baseball belongs to a lodge in Charlotte, N.C. team. In 1995, he was inducted into and to Syrian Temple in Cincinnati. the Ohio State University Athletic “It’s a pleasure to participate in this Hall of Fame as a baseball and event supporting The Ohio Masonic football player. Galen’s father was Home,” he said. Tommy broke in a 32° Mason, as were many of his Brother Jon Warden with the Reds in 1966 and hit .284 uncles and brother, so through them to earn National League Rookie he became interested in Masonry. Western Division title. Bill compiled of the Year honors as a second The demands of his baseball career 995 wins in his managerial career. baseman. He followed that success limited his involvement in the “Anytime you can help a charity with appearances in the 1967 and fraternity, but in retirement, he like this, you always want to do it,” 1968 All-Star games, Gold Gloves in wants to do more and the Legends said Brother Virdon. 1970 and 1971, and a World Series outing was a good start. “I enjoy Brother Billy Wynne pitched fi ve appearance in the fellowship,” said Brother seasons for the Mets, White Sox 1970. Tommy Cisco. “This is a great way to meet and Angels. Wynne enjoyed the played 14 Brother Masons.” To him, being a opportunity to play in the Jim Perry seasons and Mason means camaraderie, honesty Legends Golf Classic and generate returned as and integrity. “If anybody has some support for Ohio’s oldest and Reds coach the opportunity to be a Mason he largest Masonic charity – The Ohio in the 1980s, should pursue it,” Cisco said. “We Masonic Home. “It’s a top-fl ight taking over could use more involvement from event for a very worthy cause,” the managerial young people.” said Wynne. duties in 1988 Brother Bob Friend is a 33° “We appreciate the participation and 1989 for Mason. The righthander won 197 and support of these Brethren Pete Rose. games in his career, mostly for and all of the Legends, as well Tommy was the Pirates, helping them win the Brother Tommy Helms as the sponsors, participants named to the 1960 World Series. One of Friend’s and volunteers,” said Right Reds Hall of teammates was Brother Bill Virdon. Worshipful Brother Tim Strawn, Fame in 1979. Even with these Bill earned National League Rookie President of The Ohio Masonic accomplishments, Brother Helms of the Year honors in 1955, batting Home’s Benevolent Endowment said he gets excited playing in the .281 for the St. Louis Cardinals. He Foundation. “They return year same tournament with people like earned a Gold Glove for his outfi eld after year for fun, fellowship, food former Ohio State football coach play in 1962 with Pittsburgh. Bill and charity,” he said. Strawn noted Earle Bruce. “It’s quite an honor later went on to become a successful that members of The Scottish Rite’s being here next to people like him,” manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Valleys of Dayton and Cincinnati he said. “This is about charity and New York Yankees, Houston Astros participated in and sponsored this making you a better person.” and Montreal Expos. He won year’s event. “We look forward Brother Cisco pitched seven Manager of the Year honors in 1974 to expanding this event in the seasons in the majors for the Red with the Yankees, and managed the future to include even more of our Sox, Mets and Royals, and earned Pirates to the 1972 National League Brethren,” he said. World Series rings as pitching coach Eastern Division title and the for the Toronto Blue Jays in their Astros to the 1980 National League

12 September / October 2007 Chance Discovery Leads to Impressive Cornerstone Opening

While working on a photographic While doing this, they ran into a Masonic meeting, attended by hobby, an accidental discovery led Scott A. Kitz, a Past District Deputy Masons and Electrical Workers and to a signifi cant Masonic event in Grand Master, who explained he formally open the cornerstone. The Cincinnati last spring. was on a work crew removing meeting was held on April 23 and Raymond T. Clark, Grand Tyler offi ce furniture from the building, was a great success. of the Grand Lodge, while traveling which was to be torn down. Right A total of 83 persons attended, the state this year, has been taking Worshipful Brother Kitz explained representing 18 Lodges, including pictures of as many Masonic that the building was more recently about 25 Electrical Workers. buildings as possible. More than the home of The International In the cornerstone was the roster 200 such buildings are already part Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and by-laws of Walnut Hills Lodge, of his photographic collection. Local 212. the roster of Walnut Hills Royal He is also taking pictures of A variety of discussions and Arch Chapter, a program of the former Masonic Temples, and, as phone calls began. The Electrical cornerstone ceremonies, and copies a member of Cincinnati Lafayette Workers agreed to allow the of the Cincinnati Times Star, The Lodge #483, decided to fi nd its Masons to claim the cornerstone of Enquirer, and the Business Tribune, former building for his project. the building. all dated October 21, 1922. With Lodge Secretary Randall J. Because our Grand Master The cornerstone of Walnut Smith, Right Worshipful Brother Michael A. Himes is a member Hills Lodge was laid on that date Clark located the structure at 1216 of the same Electrical Workers in a Masonic ceremony led by East McMillan Street in Cincinnati. union, the idea developed to have Grand Master Harry S. Johnson, of Cincinnati, who later served as Grand Secretary for 36 years. The building was dedicated in 1924. But in the early 1940s, the Lodge experienced fi nancial diffi culties and sold the building. The last Lodge meeting in the building was in October, 1946. Walnut Hills Lodge met in the facilities of Avon Lodge #542, until moving to its present home in downtown Cincinnati in 1951. Several mergers have led to the current name of Cincinnati- Lafayette Lodge.

September / October 2007 13 Life of Brother Gillmor Celebrated

The life of Illustrious Brother U.S. U. S. Representative Marcy Representative Paul Gillmor, 33º, Kaptur said Brother Gillmor’s was celebrated recently at the Ohio success could be attributed to Statehouse in Columbus. Gillmor, his values—the same values he a native of Old Fort, Ohio, and a studied in Freemasonry. “Values member of Oliver H. Perry Lodge, are timeless,” she said. “We should #341 in Port Clinton, passed away wrap ourselves in the same values Sept. 5. Gillmor had represented Paul demonstrated.” most of northwest Ohio in Congress In concluding the memorial for nearly 20 years and also served service, Karen Gillmor said, “Paul in the Ohio Senate from 1967-89. and I wanted the hallmarks of Hundreds of statesmen, family, the Gillmor family to be public friends and others fi lled the service and charitable giving.” She Brother Paul E. Gillmor Statehouse Atrium for the memorial described her husband’s personal service, during which Gillmor creed as earning your own way, was lauded by all, regardless of working hard and paying back Community Health Champion political party affi liations. From the what you receive. Karen said Award from the National remarks, it was apparent Gillmor her husband was dressed in his Association of Community Health Masonic apron as he Centers for his efforts to help low- prepared to go to the income, uninsured, and medically great architect of the underserved Americans. Gillmor universe. “The Masonic was the lead sponsor of a bill that fraternity meant so would extend federal medical much to Paul,” she liability insurance to community said. “He was proud to health center employees, who are be part of such a great providing services in federally organization with so declared disaster areas. many distinguished Only six other people, including members and a history President Abraham Lincoln, have of service.” lain in state in the rotunda. The last Brother Gillmor had time was in 2001 for Former Gov. recently sponsored and Brother James A. Rhodes. The a resolution in others were: Congress that honors • Elisha Kent Kane (March 7, 1857), demonstrated his Masonic values the Masonic Fraternity, the third arctic explorer and scientist. throughout his life. such resolution he has sponsored • President Abraham Lincoln Gov. Ted Strickland admired over his years as a Congressman (April 29, 1865), service also held Gillmor’s principles and beliefs. that brought positive attention to on the statehouse’s East Terrace. “He was a humble, unselfi sh man of the Fraternity. In part, this most • Januarius Aloysis MacGahan his word,” he said. recent resolution said, “Freemasons (1884), American journalist whose “Paul respected each person he have set an example of high writings earned him the title, encountered,” Ohio House Speaker moral standards and charity for “liberator of Bulgaria.” Jon Husted said. “He treated all people…, continue to make • Myrl H. Shoemaker (1985), everyone like a member of his invaluable charitable contributions lieutenant governor of Ohio. extended family.” of service to the United States… • Brother Vernal G. Riffe Jr. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Tom and continue to provide for the (Aug. 4, 1997), speaker of the Moyer admired Gillmor’s character. charitable relief and education of Ohio House, 1973-95. “Paul understood it’s more the citizens of the United States.” For more information on this story, important to keep a promise than to Just before his death, Gillmor was go to www.ohiomasonichome.org. make a promise,” he said. recognized with the Distinguished

14 September / October 2007 Grottoes Help Special Olympics Project The Ohio Grotto Association was a major supporter of the Masons’ Special Olympics effort. Not only did they attend the opening event in large numbers, pictured here, but they prepared a meal for all Masonic marchers in the opening parade at no cost to the Grand Lodge.

Helmet Stops Bullet U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Keenan survived a point-blank gunshot in July from a suspected Iraqi terrorist leader. Brother Keenan, 24, a member of Newark Lodge #97, in Newark, Ohio, shows the helmet that saved his life. He was on his second tour of duty in Iraq, based in Fort Drum, NY, where his wife, Nadja, and 10-year-old daughter wait for him. Brother Keenan joined the Lodge in December, 2001, and received his Entered Apprentice degree on a Friday evening; returned his exam the next Friday, followed by his Fellow Craft degree; stayed up all night to return FC examination the next day, and received his Master Mason degree on Saturday afternoon, returning his MM exam on Monday morning at 10 a.m., so he could return to the Army the next morning. Brother Keenan is the son of Brother Paul Keenan, and the grandson of Worshipful Brother Charles Keenan.

Municipal Building Cornerstone Ceremony Grand Lodge Offi cers exemplifi ed the traditional Masonic Cornerstone Ceremony for the new Municipal Building in Crooksville, Ohio, hosted by Peerless Lodge, No. 591.

New DeMolay Leaders Neil M. Smalley, left, and Michael A. Himes were honored at the annual Ohio DeMolay Conclave in August in Bowling Green, as the newest members of the DeMolay Supreme Council from Ohio. Most Worshipful Brother Smalley is a Past Grand Master of Ohio and currently Deputy in Ohio for the Scottish Rite. Most Worshipful Brother Himes, a Senior DeMolay, is currently Grand Master. The newly elected DeMolay State Master Councilor is Eric Small, of Boardman, succeeding Craig Loose, of Upper Sandusky.

September / October 2007 15 Perry’s Monument Ceremony Reenacted by Grand Lodge Deputy Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett presided over a reenactment of the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the Perry’s Monument on South Bass Island in Lake Erie on July 31. Together, with a delegation of Grand Lodge Offi cers, he performed the ceremony on a new small stone, which will be on display in the future at the museum near the monument. Harbor Light Lodge #746 in Toledo, and Science Lodge #50 in Sandusky combined to plan the event. More than 100 brethren from numerous Lodges in several states attended the dinner held afterward.

DeMolay Hall of Fame Recognizes 1st Recipients The fi rst-ever inductees, or their representatives, into the Ohio DeMolay Hall of Fame proudly display their plaques. From left are Merlyn E. Meredith, Steven J. Krekus, Ruth Tansing (representing Chester Hodges, who died in 1995), and Andy Loose (representing Mark Loose, who died in 1981).

Before and After at Mt. Carmel In preparation for its 150th anniversary in 2008, Mt. Carmel Lodge #303 in Richwood completed a renovation project on the exterior of the building with dramatic results. Here are the before and after pictures of their improvements.

Hicksville Spruces Up Interior In Hicksville Lodge #478, renovations are being performed to spruce up the Lodge Room. Here, a mural is being completed to depict the rubble during the building of King Solomon’s Temple. On the South wall, the members plan a picture of the waterford, mentioned in the Fellow Craft degree. Painting the walls and new carpeting will complete the project, hopefully to be fi nished in time for the annual 6 a.m. Master Mason degree on Thanksgiving.

16 September / October 2007 Ohio Mason Lodges by the Light of the Moon Elected To In days of yore, when street lights were few and headlights had not yet Shrine’s Top Post been invented, many rural Lodges met according to the full Moon so that Dr. Bernard J. Lemieux, members traveling at night could safely see their way home. of Toledo, has been elected Today, technology has provided Lodges the freedom of meeting Imperial Potentate of Shriners anytime they choose during the month. However, 11 Ohio Lodges still of North America, making him honor the old lunar tradition. Lodge of Amity No. 5 is the oldest and the highest-ranking Shriner in Masterton Lodge No. 429 the youngest of them. the world. The eleven Moonlight Lodges are listed below. He is serving in his 11th term Meeting on Monday on or before the full moon: as a member of the Boards of 1. Stafford Lodge No. 300, Stafford, Ohio – 18th District Directors for both Shriners of Meeting on Tuesday on or before the full moon: North America and Shriners 2. Montgomery Lodge No. 94, Montgomery, Ohio 1st District Hospitals for Children. 3. Thrall Lodge No. 170, Fredericktown, Ohio – 19th District Dr. Lemieux is a retired Meeting on Thursday on or before the full moon: radiologist and member of 4. Social Lodge No. 217, Lena, Ohio, 3rd District the medical staff at St. Luke’s 5. Lockbourne Lodge No. 232, (and two weeks thereafter), Hospital in Maumee, where he Lockbourne, Ohio, 14th District served for eight years on the Meeting on Friday on or before the full moon: medical executive committee. 6. Lodge of Amity No. 5, Zanesville, Ohio – 18th District Brother Lemieux is a Past 7. Clermont Social Lodge No. 29, Williamsburg, Ohio, 6th District Potentate of Zenobia Shrine in Meeting on Saturday on or before the full moon: Toledo. He is a member of Barton 8. Doric No. 172, Deavertown, Ohio, 17th District Smith Lodge #613 and received 9. Snow Lodge No. 193, Harrison, Ohio, 1st District his 33rd Degree from the Scottish 10. Unionport Lodge No. 333, Unionport – 24th District Rite in 2006. He is a member of 11. Masterton Lodge No. 429, Lebanon, Ohio – 18th District the Scottish Rite and York Rite These Lodges are a living tribute to Ohio’s Masonic forefathers, for in Toledo, and formerly served whom attending Lodge was not an easy endeavor but was always worth on the board of the Otis Avery the extra trouble. Browning Masonic Home near Waterville.

Grand Lodge Records Another ‘First’ With Podcast

Ohio is the fi rst Grand Lodge in the The Grand Lodge web site currently up a free subscription are also world to have a podcast. has a brief introduction to the pod- available on the “Blog and Podcast” cast, as well as episodes highlighting section of www.freemason.com. A podcast is a short audio fi le that the Ohio Special Olympics and the can be downloaded from the Grand Does your Lodge or District have Grand Lodge Museum. Upcoming Lodge web site for listening. A few an interesting event coming up episodes will feature the Masonic episodes are already available, and with statewide appeal that might Model Student Assistance Program, several others are planned. be featured on the podcast? Or, the Annual Communication in Octo- do you have a suggestion for an Using a computer with speakers and ber, and various Bicentennial events episode? If so, send an email to: a connection to the Internet, anyone throughout the next year. [email protected]. can listen to the podcasts. Just go to An easier way to get the podcast is www.freemason.com and click on If you have any questions about to subscribe, which will allow your “Blog and Podcast.” There you will the podcast, or how to listen to computer to automatically download fi nd detailed instructions on how you an episode, contact Mark Bernardin a new podcast episode as soon as can enjoy this latest in Grand Lodge at the Grand Lodge offi ce, (800) it is offered. Instructions for setting communication. 292-6092.

September / October 2007 17 FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE We typically don’t see such An Amazing Recovery dramatic and instantaneous results By Right Worshipful Brother Timothy B. Strawn CAE from our efforts. But what a joy it President, The OMH Benevolent Endowment Foundation was to see this one. We anxiously await the next one and the next The mission of the Benevolent also funded by the golf event one and the next one and the one Endowment Foundation is to proceeds, one of the attendees, after that. However, none can occur support the operations of The Ohio a professional nurse and the without your continued support. Masonic Home. We are honored daughter of one of our residents, There are so many ways to to receive and channel all our gifts realized that the symptoms being make a gift -- to one of our two to the appropriate destinations. described were those of her mother, endowments; the annual or year- Each year the work the Foundation who was being treated for another end appeal; a memorial gift; a does to solicit and receive gifts and disease. These symptoms were Charitable Gift Annuity or other harvest growth and income from those of a lesser known, largely planned gift; support of the golf our investments provides millions misdiagnosed form of Alzheimer’s. event. Your support does make a of dollars in charitable assistance to Simultaneously, one of our staff difference and enables us to our residents. members familiar with this resident provide life changing and life Virtually every resident of our also realized this connection. The improving moments for our three campuses is touched by or daughter and staff member got residents many times each year. benefi ts from this assistance. The together at the next break and ap- Thank you for your past support beauty of the fundraising profession proached our medical director, who and for all that you will continue is the opportunity to be involved in reviewed the information and indi- to do for our residents, campuses acquiring the gifts which make such cated their analysis was correct. The and services in the future. support possible. resident’s medication and program For information about the A recent development brought of care were changed immediately. many ways in which you can home the value of what your gifts Previously she had been help us continue to meet this can do to assist our residents. hospitalized and was declining, wonderful mission of care, The proceeds from our Jim Perry but improved signifi cantly after concern and compassion, use Legends Golf Classic go to support the changeover. We now frequently the coupon we’ve provided in Pathways Center for Alzheimer’s see her out and about the campus, this issue of the Beacon. Care and other dementia related happy, smiling and much more like For more information, please contact care on the Springfi eld campus. her “old self.” Some have described Right Worshipful Brother Tim Strawn, During a seminar our campus the difference in her condition as President of the Endowment Foundation, hosted about Alzheimer’s disease, “amazing” and “miracle-like.” toll-free at 1/888-248-2664.

Learn More About How You Can Help To receive information about how you can help us continue our mission of care, concern and compassion, please complete this form and Name______return it to: Address______Benevolent Endowment Foundation Five Masonic Drive, City______Springfi eld, OH 45504-3658 Please send me information about how I State______Zip______can help. Telephone______Please call me about a personal visit. I’ve named The Ohio Masonic Home in my Email______will, trust or other planned gift. Please send me information about the Rickly Society, Lodge______the Foundation’s honor recognition You may also call the Endowment Foundation program for those making such gifts. toll-free at 1/888/248-2664.

18 September / October 2007 Online Ordering Now Available for the Plumb Line

Orders for Grand Lodge “Plumb Line” items can now be placed and paid for online using PayPal. Visit the “Marketplace” on the Grand Lodge website, www.freemason.com. Browse the new Plumb Line items, including different styles and colors of clothing items and accessories. All of the items are available with either the Plumb Line logo or the new 2008 Bicentennial logo. Ordering is easy. Just select the size, color, and logo that you want and click “Add to cart.” To order additional items, simply return to the Marketplace and make your selection. When you are fi nished shopping, click on “Proceed to Checkout” to enter your information. Using PayPal is fast and secure. However, if you still prefer to send your payment through the mail, order forms are available on the Plumb Line section of the Marketplace.

Thank You For Your Generosity

We offer our grateful appreciation to the estates, individuals, groups, or other Masonic bodies who have supported The Ohio Masonic Home with gifts given between July 1 and August 31, 2007.

$10,000 + Perseverance Lodge #329, F&AM Karth, Charles E. & Marjorie Anonymous Wayfarer Lodge #789, F&AM Klee, Betty J. Foley, Claude in Memory of Glenda Foley Williams, Frank R. Klee, Gordon L. & Sanda Frank, Walter Zimmerman, Kermit V. La Rue Lodge #463, F&AM Lacey, Clifton P. $5,000 - $9,999 $100 - $499 Landaker, James A. Moss, George K. Baist, George H. & Dorothy Lockbourne Lodge #232, F&AM Seifert, Dorothy T. & Myron T. Batavia Lodge #104, F&AM MacKenzie, Peter Belmont Lodge #16, F&AM Mentor Lodge #772, F&AM $2,500 - $4,999 Bowskill, Robert D. Michael L. Finnell Lodge #711, F&AM Domigan, Violet E. Bridgeport Lodge #181, F&AM Ohio Grand Assembly, Order of the Oberle, Betty Brown, Gordon P. Rainbow for Girls Schulze, Vivian H. Bucyrus Lodge #139, F&AM O’Loughlin, Martin A. Carothers, William G. Pfeifer, Carl E. & Norma $1,000 - $2,499 Carpenter, James R. Ritter, Fred G. American International Group, Inc. Chester Lodge #238, F&AM Sackett, Floris A. Davis, Orlando W. Cincinnati-Lafayette Lodge #483, F&AM Sanders, Arnold T. Greenville Lodge #143, F&AM Clark, Francis W. Shank, Harold & Josephine Kendig, Dorothy J. Donnell, Clem Sikorski, Randolph R. Science Lodge #50, F&AM Duhamel, Jay W. Stanford, Christopher J. University Lodge #631, F&AM East Palestine Lodge #417, F&AM Steiner, Merle A. West Gate Lodge #623, F&AM Eaton Fellowcraft Club Sunrise Lodge #783, F&AM Fairclough, David Tabor, William T., II $500 - $999 Fort Amanda Lodge #706, F&AM Tate, Marceline Arters, George D. & B.J. Gettysburg Lodge #477, F&AM The 1964 Diamond Jubileers Bellville Lodge #376, F&AM Goodner, Claude M. & Ruth (In Honor of Bertha Huffman, Davis, Richard C. Harmar Lodge #390, F&AM PGM & In Memory of Charles Dayton Lodge #147, F&AM Harmony Lodge #8, F&AM Johnson, PGP) Ebenezer Lodge #33, F&AM Harper, Phillip Trinity Lodge #710, F&AM Farmersville Lodge #482, F&AM Henderson, Dean & Virginia Valley of Dayton, AASR Heights-Lion Heart Lodge #633, F&AM Hood, Jeffrey D. Willmann, Neal O. Kelly, Floyd Indian Lake Lodge #722, F&AM

September / October 2007 19 Inspired to Serve Most Excellent Companion Kermit V. Zimmerman

Kermit’s exposure to Freema- Kermit serves on the Scholarship sonry started early. His father was Committee for both The Ohio a Mason in New Haven, Indiana. Masonic Home and the Grand Kermit joined DeMolay at age 13. Lodge of Ohio. After review by “DeMolay provided a means by the committee, The Ohio Masonic which my father and I could do Home recently awarded seven some meaningful things together,” college scholarships totaling Kermit said. $21,000. “It’s an investment in From that time, Kermit always our young people,” said Kermit, knew he would become a Mason. who also serves on the Grand And, once his father died, Otis Lodge Scholarship Committee. Perkins guided him to Blanchester “That investment will surely reap When Most Excellent Companion Lodge #191, where he will likely dividends.” Kermit V. Zimmerman’s father become a repeat Lodge Master Kermit and his wife of 34 years, died at the age of 57, Brother Otis next year. Susan, are both retired educators. Perkins engaged Kermit in working “Freemasonry makes you want “Between us, we’ve taught with a DeMolay Chapter. “It fi lled a to live to a higher standard,” he hundreds of young men and void in my life,” Kermit said. “Otis said. “Brotherly love, relief and women,” Kermit said. “To us, it’s inspired me.” truth is really saying, ‘serve your like they are our own children.” Kermit said he has seen this fellow man; make this world a Retirement has permitted the pattern repeated. “The right person better place.’ That’s the key to a Zimmermans more time to pursue is always in the right place at the meaningful life.” their Masonic interests. Kermit right time,” he said. “It all makes It is that calling to serve that recently completed his term as sense to me now.” motivated Kermit to join The Ohio Grand High Priest of Royal Arch As Kermit has learned, Masonic Home Board of Trustees. Masons. Kermit and Susan joined Freemasonry plays an important “The magnitude of the work done Eastern Star Cary Chapter, in which role in his good karma. “As it turns by The Ohio Masonic Home is Susan serves as an offi cer. “It’s a out, the people who have stepped awesome,” he said. “The work it great group of people who enjoy forward in my life to help when I does and the care it gives is second being together,” Kermit said. “Isn’t needed it were Masons,” he said. to none.” that was it’s all about?”

2655 W. National Road Springfi eld, Ohio 45504-3698 Web site: www.ohiomasonichome.org BEACONA JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME Web site: www.freemason.com September/October 2007 • VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5 In This Issue … Sports Legends Support The Ohio Masonic Home ...... Page 1 & 12 Ohio Masonic Home, Lodges Grant Scholarships...... Page 4 & 5 Grand Master’s Scrapbook....Page 10 &11