165 Years of Scottish Rite Masonry in Pittsburgh
VOL. XXVI NO. 3 H H H March 2017 VVaalllleeyy ooff PPTeachingiitttts schildrenbbuu withrr dyslexiagghh
he men and organizations pictured to the right are those who have made a $10,000T or more commitment to support the Valley of Pittsburgh Children’s Dyslexia Center Endowment Fund. As Freemasons, we have always been Demosthenes Agoris benevolent and charitable. For Scottish Rite Edward & Joan Robert & Janice Emery & Carol David & Carol Masons, our Charity is to teach children with Aiello Amend Anden Bagaley dyslexia how to read. It is important in giving them social confidence. The teaching method is the Orton-Gilling- ham program. It is a one tutor –one student ratio. This method is very expensive but extremely effective. It costs approximately $5,000 a year for each child. Our goal is to raise $2,500,000 to endow the Children’s Raymond & Lynn Fred & Kathy Robert Eckbreth James Ecker & James & Ellen Dyslexia Center for the future. Dietz Donatelli Donna Murtha Flanigan To make it easier to make this commitment, you can spread out your $10,000 donation over a ten year period. Call Bro. Ray Dietz, 33°, at 412-369-9500 for information. The future of our children is our most important mission. I encourage each of you to have your picture on this page and be a BUILDER of this Masonic benevolence. Benjamin Henderson Raymond & Dorothy James & Lisa Robert & P.J. Paul & Penny Your donation is tax-deductible. Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33° James Jenkins Jones Kappel
Deputy for Pennsylvania
Builders Council Enrollment Form
I pledge the sum of: $10,000 $15,000 John L. McCain John & Judy Roy & Sara Jane John McCutcheon Jay & Joanne $20,000 $25,000 McCombs McCullough McElravy With payments in equal installments over a period of: 3 years 5 years 10 years. This pledge will be payable: Annually Semi-annually Quarterly *Monthly *Monthly payments may be made only by credit card. First payment of $ is enclosed.
Deduct my pledge from my credit card when due: Bruce A. Robinson Richard & Bette Don & Ginny Joseph A. Schrock, Jr. James W. Seel MasterCard Visa American Express Rodibaugh Sauer Discover Other . Number Exp. date Name you would prefer in recognition:
This gift is anonymous. Signature Bob & Charlene James & Anetta James & Jill John & Jerry Jeff & Sharon Name Wells West West Williams Wonderling
Address Classic Valley Valley Supreme City State Zip Valley of Council Group Ph. ( ) Date of of Pittsburgh Mail to: Valley of Builders Council, 3579 Masonic Way, Legion of Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2700. Uniontown Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Car Club Honor toBB readuu –i oneill childdde eat arr time!ss CCoouunncciill
Robert & Jacqueline Jeff & Susan Mark & Patty George H. Cox Rick & Renee James & Eda Mario & Linda Bill & Heather Beatty Biddle Bliler Cross Dean DeBlasio Dickey
Howard & Sharon Donald & Debra Wally & Leah Erich & Raylene Harvey & Carol John & Ruth Leland A. Hale, Jr. Jeff & Lauren Flynn Green Grossett Gumto Gumto Habel Heiger
Paul & Jackie David & Sandy David & Judy John Kovac George & Judith William & Barbara Frank R. Mangery Jack Marsh Kauffman Kearns Kielman Lewis Magnotti, Jr.
Glenn & Mary Dr. Glenn & Roberta Jack & Carol Donald & Barbara John & Valerie Raymond & Joy Ronald & Karen D. William Roberts Miller Miller Miller Murphy Nicklas Nicklas Plesh
William Shaw William Slater, II Samuel & Judy Thomas & Joan Kurt & Nancy Gregory Triko George & Norma S. Timothy Warco Spanos Sturgeon Tesche Vance
Oakdale Avalon Homestead Amity Chartiers Infinity Lodge Lodge No.669 Washington 30th McCandles Lodge No. 657 Lodge No. 297 Lodge No. 546 No. 45 In Memory of Lodge No. 164 Masonic Lodge No. 582 W. Robert & F. & A.M. F. & A.M. F. & A.M. F. & A.M. F. & A.M. Marion Jones F. & A.M. District
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Bro. Winston Churchill
Pittsburgh Unified Commandery You’re Lodge, Club, or Name could be here! No. 1 Lodge No. 2 Call 412-939-3579. Knights IOOF Templar H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H VALLEY OF PITTSBURGH OFFICERS August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016 In This Issue GOURGAS LODGE OF PERFECTION 14° Message from the Deputy ...... 5 by Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33° Robert B. Ruff, 32° ...... Thrice Potent Master Sam H. Jessee, 32° ...... Deputy Master Message from the Commander-in-Chief ...... 7 Shawn P. Lang, 32° ...... Senior Warden by David W. Morgans, 33° Brian T. Wilding, 32° ...... Junior Warden Wonderling Wonders ...... 8 Branden T. Plesh, 32° ...... Orator Zack S. Morgans, 32° ...... Master of Ceremonies by Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° Jeffrey R. Jones, 32°...... Guard PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL, PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Message from the Thrice Potent Master ...... 9 by Sam Jessee, 32° Larry D. Horath, 32° ...... Sovereign Prince The Modern Vitruvian ...... 10 William J. Wiker, 32° ...... High Priest Erastus Z. Allen, 32° ...... Senior Warden by P. J. Roup, 33° Joseph G. Whitaker, 32° ...... Junior Warden Upon the Checkered Pavement ...... 12 Robert M. Polander, 32° ...... Master of Ceremonies by D. Todd Ballenger, 33° Charles H. King, 32° ...... Master of Entrances PITTSBURGH CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX 18° Message from the Sovereign Prince ...... 15 by William J. Wiker, 32° Rodney E. Boyce, 33° ...... Most Wise Master Robert B. Malwitz, 32° ...... Senior Warden Your Health ...... 18 James C. Mayes, 32° ...... Junior Warden by Glenn D. Miller, II, 33° Joshua S. Freeman, 32° ...... Orator From the Desk of the Valley Secretary ...... 20 Charles J. Anthony, 32° ...... Master of Ceremonies David B. Firda, 32° ...... Guard by Donald M. Murphy, 33° PENNSYLVANIA CONSISTORY 32° Message from the Most Wise Master ...... 21 Donald W. Boehm, 33° ...... Commander-in-Chief by Robert D. Malwitz, 32° David W. Morgans, 33° ...... 1st. Lt. Commander Masonic Services Directory ...... 22 Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° ...... 2nd Lt. Commander David L. Moore, 32° ...... Orator Directing Dickens ...... 23 Joshua L. Miller, 32° ...... Chancellor by D. Todd Ballenger, 33° Mitchell D. Goldstein, 32° ...... Master of Ceremonies Enchanted Evening ...... 24 Richard H. Kucera, 32° ...... Engineer & Seneschal Eric S. Teasdale, 32° ...... Standard Bearer Calendar ...... 30 Matthew A. Boice, 32° ...... Guard Paul J. Roup, 33° ...... Treasurer Donald M. Murphy, 33° ...... Secretary In Memoriam Vito A. Urso, 33° ...... Hospitaler Dennis R. Johnston, 33° ...... Tiler Peter A. Leary, 32°, Joseph G. Whitaker, 32° . . . . Masonic Fund Society May it be his portion to hear from Him Charles M. Bombich, 32° ...... Representatives EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE who sitteth as the Judge Supreme
Donald W. Boehm, 33°, Chairman “Well Done, Good and Faithful Brother” Rodney E. Boyce, 33° ...... Larry D. Horath, 32° Sam H. Jessee, 32° ...... Robert B. Malwitz, 32° Since our last issue, the following brethren have been called home. David W. Morgans, 33° ...... Donald M. Murphy, 33° Carl L. Anderson Laurence W. Jones Jr. James W. Rutledge Paul J. Roup, 33° ...... Robert B. Ruff, 32° William J. Wilker, 32° ...... Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° Kevin D. Bork James H. Jordan William R. Vito A. Urso, 33°,Trustee ...... Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33°, Active Nicholas C. Bruich Robert M. Kass Schwartzmiller TRUSTEES Samuel E. Buckingham William V. Keselich Adam L. Snyder Vito A. Urso, 33°, Chairman William M. Cipkala Daniel Koch William E. Snyder Jeff A. Biddle, 33° ...... Donald W. Boehm, 33° John A. Cole William W. Kottner Sr. William F. Spicher Rodney E. Boyce, 33° ...... Keith J. Caito, 33° Donald E. Dukstein Paul M. Kunst Carl H. Swanson Jr. Thomas M. Gasmire, 33° ...... Larry D. Horath, 32° Donald M. Murphy, 33° ...... George W. Polnar, 33° John O. Dulaney Leo W. Martin George R. Taylor Richard A. Rodibaugh, 33° Paul J. Roup, 33° Robert B. Ruff, 32° Charles F. Fox John S. McKean Edgar R. Taylor Jr. TRUSTEES EMERITUS Roy A. Gilliland Jr. Robert L. McNall William H. Thomas Patrick G. Blackwwell, 33° ...... Donald H. Coester, 33° Timothy P. Gorant Clyde E. Miller Melvin Trkula Charles W. Doege, Jr., 33° ...... Robert E. Dunkelman, 33° George H. Gray Jr. Gerald E. Miller Joseph E. Turpin William J. Ebertshauser, 33° ...... Edward H. Fowler, Jr., 33° Dallas E. Haun Jr. Jacob R. Minsinger George G. Weddell Stephen A. George, 33° ...... Robert R. Havers, Sr., 33° William K. Henley Jr. Frank L. Moore Jr. John W. Hisiro, 33° ...... Dennis R. Johnston, 33° Robert L. Williams Sr. Albert L. Kappeler, Jr., 33° Robert Mellon, 33° Donald E. Sauer, 33° George C. Hipsley Jr. George S. Morgan Russel M. Winter Walter L. Sykes, 33° ...... Kurt R. Tesche, 33° John W. Hoak Jr. Robert A. Mousseau Earl E. Wood SECRETARY EMERITUS TREASURER EMERITUS William J. Hoegel Carl T. Oberg Roy E. Worthy Elwood R. Schultise, 33° D. William Roberts, 33° Dean E. Hughes ALLEGIANCE Edward P. Prihode Paul J. Wright Jr. Stanley Ivosevic William W. Reese Jr. Robert V. Yanssens The bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Pittsburgh, State Edwin R. Reynolds of Pennsylvania, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts, and whose Officers are: Ill...John Wm. McNaughton, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, Ill...Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33°, Deputy for Pennsylvania. Other Active members for Pennsylvania are: Ill...Jeffrey W. Coy, 33°, Ill...George Nakonetschny, 33°, Ill...Robert J. Bateman, 33°. March 2017 The Rite News Page 4. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
THOMAS K. STURGEON, 33° Deputy for Pennsylvania Flag Day Wednesday, June 14
Fly the Flag of Freedom
am old glory; for more than 9 score years I have been the bannerI of hope and freedom for generation after generation of My Dear Brethren of the Valley of Pittsburgh – Thank You! Americans. Born amid the first flames of continue to be pleased to serve as Supreme Council offices for meetings, I America’s fight for freedom, I am the your Resident Active and also to stand tall with pride as a member of this symbol of a country that has grown serveI all of Pennsylvania Scottish Rite great Valley. from a little group of 13 colonies to a Masonry. Last year, in 2016, Pennsylvania united nation of 50 sovereign states. In 2016 we had a very successful One initiated over 50% of the new Scottish Planted firmly on the high pinnacle Day Journey where we welcomed over Rite members in the entire Northern of American Faith, my gently flutter- 1500 new Scottish Rite Masons into our Jurisdiction. Add the numbers from the ing folds have proved an inspiration various Valleys. Much of this was possi- other 14 states and we got more new to untold millions. ble due to the Grand Master having a One members than all of them put together. Men have followed me into battle Day Masonic Journey and that we were Next year we will have a new Sover- with unwavering courage. They have invited, by him, to participate. eign Grand Commander as Ill. Brother looked upon me as a symbol of The great Valley of Pittsburgh led the McNaughton retires after eleven years of national unity. They have prayed that way that day – bringing over 300 into our service. they and their fellow citizens might Valley. All of our membership, especially The new Commander is Ill. David continue to enjoy the life, liberty and the officers, are to be congratulated for Glattly from New Jersey. Brother Glattly pursuit of happiness, which have their effort. is a friend of Pennsylvania and a special been granted to every American as What we have created in the Valley of friend of mine. This relationship will be the heritage of free men. Pittsburgh in the past several years is good for Pennsylvania. So long as men love liberty more than life itself, so long as they treas- heartwarming for us, the old guard, or the To each of you, I wish you a great New ure the priceless privileges bought veterans. Year. Take time to enjoy this wonderful with the blood of our forefathers; so I attend meetings and events through- Fraternity and at the same time love your long as the principles of truth, justice out Pennsylvania and I assure you that no family and love your God. and charity for all remain deeply Valley is more progressive or doing as If you take time for those things you rooted in human hearts, I shall many good things for the Craft as we are will find that your life is good. Or, as continue to be the enduring banner in Pittsburgh. Constans says in the 32nd Degree – v “MY HOPE IS IN GOD” of the United States of America. When I travel around the state, or to
Saturday, May 13th 2017
SCOTTISH RITE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE Sponsored by the Valley of Pittsburgh, AASR NMJ USA Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2700
An event open to all 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions
Come for a full day of informative lectures and exemplification of both NMJ and SMJ degrees, including prominent guest speakers.
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COMING ORDER Something Hilarious MAY TICKETS in the 19, 20 NOW! State of Denmark on’t let the name fool you. Ghost Light Productions’ newest show, TheD Case of the Prince Formerly Known as Hamlet is not Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Sure, it takes place in Elsinore Castle, and the characters are Shakespeare’s (mostly), but this is not your typical Shakespeare. Why is that? Well, for starters, Shakespeare’s version of the tale did not have Justin Thyme, time-traveling, film-noir-detective style agent from the FBI (Fictional Bureau of Investiga- tion), on-hand to sling puns, cause trouble, and chase the women of Elsinore all while helping Prince Hamlet avenge the murder of his father. Next there’s the sexy Ophelia – her friends call her Feelya – who chases Thyme until he catches her. She tells Thyme that he’s different than the other men she’s dated.
When he asks her in what way, she replies, “Well for one thing, you’re not a relative.” And when we meet Queen Gertrude,
she’s simultaneously planning her husband’s funeral as well as her marriage to her “It ended like most of my cases... with everybody dead.” husband’s brother, Claudius. She seems From the files of Justin Thyme, Fictional Detective, comes The Case of the Name’s Thyme, Justin Thyme. I’m a fictional detective. I take on the toughest, unaffected when she’s told that she will Prince Formerly Known as Hamlet, a tale that is one part Shakespeare dirtiest cases in English literature. That’s why the King dropped a dime: to tell me become her own sister-in-law. and one part Dashiell Hammett (or vice versa). something was rotten in the state of Denmark. But before the old guy could cry The show, which is being directed by Name’s“murder Thyme, most Justin foul”, Thyme. somebody I’m acroaked fictional him, detective. and I was I take up on to themy toughest,peepers in dirtiest betrayalcases in and English revenge. literature. It was That’s the most why dangerousthe King dropped case of a my dime: career to tell and me PJ Roup, stars Bill Holman as Justin Thyme, somethingthe greatestwas rotten murder in the mystery state of ever Denmark. told. If ButI were before you thepal, old I’d guytake could notes. cry Sam Jessee as Prince Hamlet, Sally “murder most foul”, somebody croaked him, and I was up to my peepers in betrayalFrom the and files revenge. of Justin It wasThyme, the mostFictional dangerous Detective, case comes of my The career Case and of the Denmead as Gertrude, and Chelsea Barnes thePrince greatest Formerly murder Known mystery as everHamlet, told. a If tale I were that you is one pal, part I’d takeShakespeare notes. as Ophelia. and one part Dashiell Hammett (or vice versa). The jokes, puns, and innuendo come fast
and furious in this ever-so-slightly edgy - TICKET ORDER INFORMATION - Early Bird Special: Tickets $8.00 to April 15 - $12.00 after April 15. comedy from author Bruce Kane. justinthyme.eventbrite.com “This isn’t your typical Scottish Rite pro- Order online at: Call 412-939-3579 duction,” says Roup. “There is some adult Reserve by phone: humor and themes sprinkled throughout the Order by Mail: Curtain Time 7:30 p.m. q q show. It’s a chance for people to come out $8.00 - $12.00 Enclosed is check for $ for tickets @ q q and see something a little out of the ordinary. May 19 - May 20 I hope they enjoy it in the spirit it is intended.” Name Phone ( ) Tickets are on sale now. There are three Address ways to order:
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HAPPY EASTER
Message from the Commander-in-Chief
"Believing that good and true men can be trusted to act well and wisely, this Supreme Council considers it the duty of the Fraternity to impress upon its members the principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, to en- lighten them as to those things which make for human welfare, and to inspire them with that feeling of charity, or well- wishing, toward all mankind which will move them to translate principle and conviction into action." Declaration of Principles here are many great benefits to emotional, physical, or financial. It is being a Freemason. One of those amazing and wonderful to see the manyT benefits is knowing that we have various ways in which Masons support Brethren who are ready, able, and willing one another. It is concerning, on the to come to our aid at a moment’s notice. other hand, to see how some Masons We come to each other’s aid because we never are able to experience this broth- obligated ourselves to do so when we erly love and support because no one joined the Fraternity. However, I would ever knows of their need. like to think that we do not come to the Some Masons would rather be aid of our Brethren just because of our suspended for non-payment of dues than obligation but because we know and to ask for assistance. Some would rather understand the meaning of brotherly love. struggle with problems of all kinds than to This Masonic brotherly love was ask for help. Some would rather fight demonstrated in a powerful way to me David W. Morgans, 33° against the temptations and fears of life just recently. My father-in-law passed caused a lump to grow in my throat. As I than to allow a Brother to come alongside away in mid-January 2017. Prior to his gave instructions to the Brethren assem- them to support and encourage them in death, he asked that I take the Worshipful bled about the funeral service I apolo- their struggles. Masons are standing by Master’s part in his Masonic funeral. I gized in advance to them if I were to ready, able, and willing to help a Brother was honored to fulfill that request but “crash and burn” while doing the service. who might be “crashing and burning” in knew it would be difficult. My son, and his That apology was met with a show of the various parts of life but they can only grandson, offered to stand next to me support from those Brethren who knew do so if they know of the need. while taking the Chaplain’s part. On the the funeral service well. Each one offered Brethren, never forget that we have a night of the funeral service, I was over- to step in and prompt me if needed. built in network of good and true men whelmed by the Brethren who showed Knowing that I was going to be sur- who can be trusted to act well and wisely up. I don’t know the actual count but it rounded by not only brotherly love but when others need help, aid, or assis- seemed as if around forty Masons also by brotherly help, aid, and assis- tance. Be honest and open with your showed up that evening. Some of those tance gave me courage and strength as Masonic Brethren and experience the attending knew my father-in-law and we processed into the sanctuary of the brotherly love that is so uniquely present others did not. All showed up as a way church for the service. If I was going to in our great Fraternity. I will always be of fulfilling their Masonic obligation and fall, my Brothers were there to catch me. grateful for all the Brethren who have showing their brotherly love. That is the beauty of Masonry, Broth- supported and encouraged me over the As stated earlier, this service was ers supporting Brothers. The funeral years. I am equally grateful to all the going to be difficult for me to get through service went well. My son and I did fine Brethren that have asked for my support even though I have taken the Master’s or because we knew that we had the sup- and encouragement because they gave Chaplain’s part in well over 100 funerals port of our Brothers. We each should me the opportunity to practice the virtues in my travels. Just the thought of knowing have the confidence of knowing that we of Freemasonry and experience first- that I would be looking at my wife and don’t walk through life alone. We have hand one of the many great benefits of family as I uttered the comforting and belonging to this wonderful Fraternity, Brothers out there who are willing to help v meaningful words of the funeral service us in our moments of need whether it is brotherly love. March 2017 The Rite News Page 7. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
surrounding an event that concluded 3 months before. I think that no matter what onderling your thoughts or political persuasion, after 2 years most of us have had enough. It onders was then I had an epiphany. In the past ! two years I had attended numerous lodge by Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° G meetings however not once had I heard, 1st Lieutenant Commander Trump, Clinton, Sanders, Cruz, etc., men- W tioned at a Masonic gathering. The nights R.W. Junior Grand Warden in fellowship with my Brothers had been a retreat from the rigors of daily life. It oc- ow that several months have each other we are slowly turning the ship curred to me that as a group we had passed and the dust has settled. in a positive direction. I caution it would helped a myriad of people and made the ThisN is the time of the year when my pro- be a mistake to think that things will turn lives of many just a little bit better. I sat fessional life slows down a bit and I have around overnight but we are turning the back in my recliner, tuned out the noise the time to sip a merlot and assess the re- tide. I would like to offer each of you my and thanked God for the gift of Freema- cent past. As I ponder the events of last heartfelt gratitude for not only being a sonry. And I thanked Him for personal year I am ecstatic to see a cultural change Freemason and a Scottish Rite Mason in profit of self-satisfaction one realizes beginning within our Fraternity. Our particular. through his beneficence to others. So I say newer members are talking about I had just about finished my Merlot and to you my brothers—“Well done true and Freemasonry with other quality men that was calling it a night when solemnity of faithful servants, my brothers of the Craft”. are joining us daily. A big thank-you to our the moment was pierced a breaking story You should feel pride in being a Scottish Active Member, Illustrious Brother on the evening news concerning the re- Rite Mason and the work we do. I suggest Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33rd Degree, and cent election. I had been deep in thought you reward yourself with your favorite Right Worshipful Past Grand Master for and didn’t realize the noise in the back- refreshment. Personally I will have a v decision to allow “selective invitation” in ground. I became quite aggravated that celebratory glass“Foot of Merlot.to Foot” 2010. It wasn’t a popular decision at the my quiet had been interrupted by rhetoric time but most times the right decisions aren’t. Also a huge thank you to Bro. Ray- mond T. Dietz for the One Day Masonic There are three parts to the Journey which afforded men hampered with busy schedules an opportunity to join Valley of Pittsburgh our ranks. Lately I have noticed new members Membership Program: participating in Valley activities which is a great sign that Brother Mitch Goldstein and his team are indeed mentoring them and engaging them. Another huge thank The 3R’s! you to Illustrious Brother David Morgans, Retention: Get the present membership 33rd Degree, your Commander in Chief involved. and his team for the outstanding “Holly- wood” event welcoming everyone to fel- Re-Instatement: Get members who lowship together at the Valley. As Mike Lange, Hall of Fame announcer for the dropped out to re-commit. Pittsburgh Penguins would muse “If you missed that event, shame on you for six Recruitment: Get new members. weeks”. The important message is that through proper mentoring and caring for The Annual Grotto Lenten Fish Dinner Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center H $10.00 Friday: Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, Apr. 14 per person H Served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Purchase Tickets at the Door!
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The Valley is Alive with Activity By Sam H. Jessee, 32°, Thrice Potent Master ATTENTION Gourgas Lodge of Perfection BLUE LODGES! f 3 of your lodge members joins the n Saturday, January 21, important effort you can make to Valley of Pittsburgh, a 4th member 2017, the Valley officers benefit your Valley is to identify canI join for free. metO for a mid-year meeting to those members of your Blue Or, all 4 members can join at a 25% review the first half of this AASR Lodge or other Masonic bodies discounted rate, $150 a member. year and to evaluate the plans for to which you belong that you Also, the lodge with the most candi- the remainder. There were many believe would be valuable and dates in the Spring Class, April 21 and successes in 2016 for the Valley of contributing members of the 22 will be invited to the June Stated Pittsburgh: the initiation of over Valley of Pittsburgh. Talk to Meeting with dinner on the Valley. 300 new members at the One Day them about the Ancient Ac- (Scottish Rite Members only, ladies Masonic event held in October, the cepted Scottish Rite! Talk to them about would be paid for by the member.) Hollywood Gala celebrating the National why you are a member! Answer their Interested lodges should contact the Scottish Rite Day in November, both the questions about the Valley of Pittsburgh! Valley office at 412-939-3579 for further adult and childrens’ Christmas parties, Bring them to any event in the near future information. and a well-attended and enjoyable pres- to show them what they are missing! Give entation of A Christmas Carol by Ghost them a Petition for the Spring Class! Light Productions, LLC. Finally, I would like to congratulate On Saturday, January 28, 2017, many Illustrious Brother William D. Johnston, of our new members, as well as veteran 33rd Degree, for being appointed District members, saw the Fourteenth Degree, Deputy Grand Master for the 37th Grand Elect Mason, exemplified by the Masonic District of Pennsylvania. Gourgas Lodge of Perfection. On behalf Illustrious Brother Johnston has given of the current and past officers of Gourgas an unquantifiable number of hours of his LOP, we sincerely hope the message(s) time and energy as Director of Work for of this degree made a deep and lasting the Valley of Pittsburgh as well as to imprint on your conscience. many other Masonic bodies to which he v If you attended all or most of these belongs. events, we are sure you enjoyed yourself and that you contributed to the success of Spring Flower Show at Phipps the Valley. If, however, you did not attend any of these events, we strongly urge you March 18 – April 16, 2017 to attend events planned for the remain- oin us in celebrating rebirth and and yellow primula. Sink to the forest floor der of the AASR year. There are a num- regrowthEnchanted at the Forest Phipps Spring Flower in the Serpentine Room as you wander ber of events planned over the next 4 Show:J as birds, frogs, beneath massive mushrooms, marvel at months: ducks, bees and more critters awaken vibrant azaleas, snapdragons and tulips, • DeMolay Conferral (March 11) from their long winter snoozes to explore and meet a friendly snail, frog and turtle the tens of thousands of vibrant spring on the banks of a tranquil pond. • Story of the Crucifixion (April 9) blooms that wash the glasshouse in color. Then, meander among a sea of blue, • Spring Class (April 21-22) The Conservatory is positively buzzing coral, red and pink spring blooms in the • Education Seminar (May 13) with life and bursting with blooms, offering Sunken Garden as feathered friends chirp a treat for the senses and the perfect way and tweet from their perches. Colorful • Mother’s Day Luncheon (May 14) to spend a spring day. sights and whimsical delights are waiting • Ghost Light Production (May 19-20) Set your heart aflutter in Palm Court as around every corner and in nine display rooms at the Spring Flower Show: • Scholarship/Awards Night (May 25) you witness the remarkable development Enchanted Forest! v of a chrysalis before a beautiful butterfly • Car Cruise (June 4) emerges amidst pops of pink hyacinths • Golf Outing (June 10) • Pirates Game (June 16) There are sure to be additional events planned for this period and the Calendar of Events listed in The Rite News will provide information as it becomes known. In the short term, perhaps the most
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firmed that it was still declined. “Can I just give you cash for the baby The Modern Vitruvian food and diapers?” she asked weakly. She by P. J. Roup, 33° rummaged in her purse and came out with a few crumpled bills and coins which she thrust hurriedly to the cashier. She pushed the cart toward the door, trying a little too hard to be slow and deliberate. She was Pride of Lonership nearly running as the automatic doors “ ’m in the grocery story Last Chance stickers on the meat parted and allowed her to escape to the now, Henry. Need any- and the Day-Old labels on many parking lot. thingI while I’m here? . . . It isn’t of the other goods that filled her Dylan was trying to make sense of it. any trouble. I wouldn’t have cart. Sure, twins must be expensive, but Carl is offered, otherwise. . .You worry “The kids are adorable. a good salesman, and Sarah just said he too much, old man. I’ll drop it They’re growing so fast,” he said was working a lot. They had a modest off on my way home.” Dylan quickly, hoping to alleviate some house, two older cars, and nothing in their regretted his choice of words of the awkwardness that his life screamed extravagance, so he immediately because it gave Henry the presence was apparently causing. doubted they were over-extended. He opportunity to remind him that it wasn’t “Yeah, it’s hard to believe they’re made a decision. exactly on the way home. already eight months old,” she said forcing “Excuse me,” he said to the cashier, “You’re right, Henry. You’re almost a a feeble smile. “can you finish ringing this up and hold it quarter mile off my direct route home – “Listen, I have been trying to get in to the side for a few minutes? I have a that’s half a mile round trip. Not to mention touch with Carl. He never paid his Lodge couple of things I forgot. I’ll be right back.” that I’m going out of pocket to the tune of dues, and they suspended him last month. He made his way over to Sarah’s four dollars for nearly five minutes before I know how much he loves Lodge. I can cashier. She was unbagging all the you insist on reimbursing me for the milk. swing by and get a check sometime. You groceries that she had left behind. “Can I Oh, don’t forget the arduous journey I’m know, save him the trip to Lodge.” get that cart from you?” going to have to make from the car to your She began twirling the string of her “This? It’s all the stuff some lady just door with it. Sometimes I think the price of hoodie around her finger. “He must have left behind. Didn’t have the money for it. this friendship is too high. Maybe I need to just forgotten,” she said, avoiding Dylan’s It’s mostly death row.” get a different friend.” eyes. “Don’t come over though. I mean, Dylan shot her a puzzled look. Dylan listened to Henry chuckle on the he’s been busy. He’s working like crazy “That’s what we call all the last chance other end of the line. He was happy that these days. I’ll let him know you asked, stuff. If someone doesn’t buy it, it’s off to his sarcasm was never lost on Henry. though.” The more she talked, the tighter the dumpster.” “Hey, I need to put you down. I see she twirled the drawstring, to the point that “Clever. I’ll put it all back for you. You Brother Whitman’s wife. Sarah, right? . . . the end of her finger was turning blue. know, give it a pardon. I don’t mind.” We suspended him last month. Maybe I Dylan stood silently for a beat. Carl was “Suit yourself,” she said, pushing the can find out what’s going on. Have a anything but forgetful. Something was off, cart toward him. “Dead ham walking,” she Sherpa ready for when I get there. Milk is he was sure of that much. “That looks a deadpanned as he spun the cart around. heavy, you know. . . Later.” He dismissed little tight,” he said, pointing at her finger. Dylan made his second full circuit of the the call and slid his iPhone into his jacket. “Oops. Bad habit,” she replied. Adding, store that hour, swapping each clearance Sarah turned left at the end of the aisle, “Well, I better get out of here before these item with a fresh replacement. When he so Dylan spun his cart around and made two wake up and start crying. I’ll tell Carl was finished swapping all the old for new two quick rights so he could “accidentally” to call you.” – as well as adding a few extras – he went bump into her in the next aisle. She “He better,” Dylan said as they both got back to where he and Sarah had just seemed a little out of sorts as he ap- on their way. talked and loaded the cart with diapers, proached. Her hair was disheveled and Dylan finished his shopping and formula, and baby wipes. her hoodie was stained, probably having headed toward the check-out lines. The “A couple of things?” the cashier been dribbled on by of one of the twins cashier was nearly through with Sara’s smirked when he returned. “It looks like sleeping peacefully in the front of her cart. order when Dylan began placing his items you forgot more than you remembered in Her face was pallid, and the circles under on the belt a few lanes to her right. The the first order.” her eyes seemed a little darker than he layout was such that she had her back to “Something like that,” he smiled. had remembered. She was gently adding him and was unaware that he was nearby. Not wanting to let the first warm day of baby food and diapers to the cart, being He watched the twins shift slightly and the year go to waste, Henry was busy careful not to wake the kids, as he called hoped for her sake that they could stay clearing the winter debris from his tulip her name in a loud whisper. asleep for just a few more minutes. beds when Dylan pulled up. They stood “Oh, Dylan. H-h-hey,” she stammered, “Your card was declined,” he heard her there in the crisp spring air as Dylan reddening slightly. She fidgeted with the cashier say, probably a little too loud. recounted what had just happened. diapers, pushing them around the cart, “Can you try again,” she pleaded sotto “Beats me,” Henry said when the story paying a little too much attention to where voce. He could tell from her motions that was finished. “It always seemed like he each bag lay. Dylan saw immediately that she was strangling her index finger again. had his act together. Are you stopping it was all an effort to try and cover up the A few seconds later, the cashier con- over there now?” March 2017 The Rite News PagePage 10. 10. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
“Yeah. I want to drop these groceries may as well take it,” he quipped. dishonor in losing your job. It doesn’t before Carl gets home. I know he’ll give “Listen,” she said, looking at the make you less of a man. It shouldn’t bring me grief. Actually, I’m hoping I can just put ground. “I . . . should have told you the you shame. And you shouldn’t go it alone them on the porch and get out unnoticed.” truth today.” She started twisting the draw- – a wise friend called that Pride of Loner- “You’re probably right. Most people string of the hoodie around her finger ship. The Lodge always has its hand would rather suffer silently and alone again. “I just figured it was Carl’s story to extended to lift you when you fall. It’s up rather than admit they could use help. tell, not mine.” to you to reach out and take it.” You know what I call that?” he asked. “No worries,” Dylan replied. “At all.” Continued on page 21. “Pride of Lonership.” He waited a beat “How about if we get this stuff into the before repeating it, beaming at his clever kitchen, then you and Carl can come back turn of phrase. out and talk. I can go play with the kiddos “Nice one, I may use that,” Dylan and give you some privacy.” She picked responded. up several bags and headed to the “Feel free. You’re one of a kind, you kitchen. know that?” Henry said. “They say your Carl led Dylan back out to the front generation is self-absorbed. I sure don’t porch and gestured him into one of the ay see it in you.” He began fishing in his rocking chairs. He swallowed hard and H rthd pocket for his wallet. cleared his throat before beginning. “I, um appy Bi “I had some pretty good role models, . . .” He cleared his throat again. “I lost my 101 including the guy who is about to try – job. They decided they don’t need sales- Walter L. Sykes, 33° unsuccessfully, I might add – to hand me men anymore. They’re transitioning to 1916 - 2017 twenty dollars for the four dollars’ worth of internet sales.” milk I just brought him.” “That stinks. I’m sure something will Henry flushed a little as he put his hand come along quickly,” Dylan reassured him. back in his pocket. “I am certain that I “I thought that too – six months ago.” have no idea what you’re talking about. “Six months?! You haven’t worked in six Now get out of here Mr. Know-it-all.” months? And you have eight-month-old “Fine. Love to Eva,” he said as he got twins? Why didn’t you say something?” back in his car. “What was I supposed to say?” asked Both of the Whitmans’ cars were in the Carl. His chin was quivering. He drew a driveway when Dylan pulled in. Great, he deep breath trying to compose himself. thought, so much for anonymity. “What? That I couldn’t provide for my It took him four trips to transfer all the family? That I was a terrible father and groceries to the porch. He had arranged husband?” Tears began to pool in the them in a long sweeping arc, being careful corners of his eyes, and he pulled his hat to allow enough room for the storm door even lower. “I can’t do that.” Congratulations! to swing open. Before he could knock, “Carl,” Dylan said. “We’ve known each Carl opened the door wearing a baseball other since we were kids. We played rother Walter Louis Sykes cap with the square and compasses on it. volleyball together. We joined the Masons Bcelebrated his 101st Birthday He was thin. Too thin. His sunken cheeks together. You didn’t need to say any of on January 13, 2017. and ashen complexion made him appear those things. They aren’t true. You just He was made a Mason in Chartiers utterly defeated. He didn’t notice the bags needed to say ‘help.’ Say that, and your Lodge No. 297, in Canonsburg, PA on of food and baby supplies at Dylan’s feet. friends and brothers would have done September 14, 1937 - passed on Octo- “I guess I shouldn’t be wearing this, whatever it took to get you through.” ber 17, 1937 and raised to the Sublime huh?” he said, referring to the baseball “Former Brothers,” Carl corrected him Degree of Master Mason on November cap which he snugged down a little tighter. as he wiped a tear from his cheek. 15, 1937. He served as Worshipful Dylan could barely see his eyes. “Sarah “Let me handle that. You’ll be back in at Master in 1945. told me she ran into you. You may as well Monday’s meeting.” Bro. Sykes is a Past District Deputy come in. I probably owe you an explana- “I can’t take charity from the Lodge. I’ll Grand Master of District 29 (1963 to tion.” He opened the door and noticed the figure it out.” 1972) and a Past Thrice Potent Master bounty laid out on the porch. “There’s nothing to figure out. And it’s of the Gourgas Lodge of Perfection “Yeah, there were a few things that not charity,” he said. Do you remember (1976) in the Valley of Pittsburgh. Sarah forgot. I figured I’d bring them by,” when we built the wheelchair ramp for He was coronated a thirty-third Dylan said with a laugh intended to lighten Brother Bowers? Or put the roof on degree Mason in 1982 in St. Louis, MO. the situation. Brother Frank’s widow’s house?” He also served several years on the “I don’t know what to say.” “Of course. What’s your point?” Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic “I don’t need you to say anything. I “We – you and I, and every other Homes. need you to help me bring this all in. It Mason who has passed through the Bro. Sykes was awarded a 75 Year took me four trips,” Dylan answered. Lodge – promised to help each other Masonic Service Emblem by R. W. Sarah appeared behind her husband. when necessary. That’s what those Grand Master Jay W. Smith, at the v “Dylan, you didn’t need to do this.” projects were. But we can’t help if we Masonic Village at Sewickley in 2012. “I know, but I lost the receipt so you don’t know who needs it. There’s no March 2017 The Rite News Page 11. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Because it’s that very vision of success - whatever it may entail - that drives us Upon the Checkered Pavement forward when we’ve had enough. When things get difficult, be it work, practice, people, or some other internal struggle, those dreams keep us from chucking in D. Todd Ballenger, 33°, Feature Writer the towel and quitting. I’ve watched my own son skate so far past his limits that he physically could not pull his feet under him on the ice, for no other reason than The Player Manifesto Part I he wanted to be a hockey player. For the record, he was ten at the time and play- ’m a hockey coach. Though I’m ing developmental hockey. He now plays certain many of you already know on his high school JV team as well as on that,I I’d be willing to bet that there are a another team in the amateur leagues. He few who don’t. Still, it’s true. I am a card- kept his dream and focused on his vision carrying, USA Hockey-certified coach. until he succeeded. It’s the same with all Classes, clinics, continuing ed - yeah, I of us, whether at home, at work, or in do that; and over the next few issues of lodge. If there is something you really The Rite News, I’d like to share some of want - I mean really want to achieve - you the interesting things that I’ve learned should allow that vision to drive you to along the way both on the ice and behind that success. Your efforts will pay off in the bench. Don’t worry, I’m not going to the end. And when setbacks happen to “X and O” you to death. But I do think that stall your progress, just remember my I’ve picked up some particularly intriguing son’s first coach’s words: “We don’t fail concepts in my time that you may be able when we fall down. We fail when we don’t to put to good use. get back up again.” Build a vision for First things first - in organized hockey yourself, your lodge, your team. Take that you’ve got players and coaches. In my vision and pursue it until you succeed. experience, these two groups need each You may go through ups and downs. Your other in order to be truly successful. vision may even evolve, or take a new Great players almost always had a coach shape entirely. But having that passion that was especially helpful to them at when the direct infusion of coffee was still and persistence to reach something you some point in their careers. Great not quite enough to completely engage love not only makes you better, but in- coaches are typically known for their my brain. Then, an unusual poster caught spires those around you to do the same. teams filled with talented players and my eye. It contained no photos or illustra- That’s what makes a worthy dream. together they experienced the thrill of tions - only text in numerous fonts and It’s Not Whether You Win or Lose . . . victory. But think about this: what if you sizes, all in blackBE A with PLAYER the exception of were missing one, or even both sides of three words: , which were that equation? What happens if you’re a in bold red. This was The Player Mani- Effort over Outcome. Sports poet player without a coach, or a coach with- festo, a promotional tool distributed by Grantland Rice famously penned, “It’s not out players? Believe me when I say that USA Hockey that encapsulates a number whether you win or lose, it’s how you play there are things that you can easily do of concepts behind having the right atti- the game.” He also wrote, “Failure isn't from both perspectives to make your tude for a player. And, as we are all part bad if it doesn't attack the heart. Success team successful - player or coach, any of one team or another, I’d like to share is all right if it doesn't go to the head.” team, on or off the ice. some of my favorite ideas from this Both ideas are critical components of the The Player Manifesto teaching tool with all of you. “effort over outcome” mantra for players. Wake Up - Chase Dreams! Its not so much about the win-lose as- USA Hockey has adopted a methodol- pect, but more about what you did to ogy for teaching the game to youth. This Nurture the dreams that inspire you contribute to the team’s performance. American Development Model (ADM) to go beyond your limits. Why are you Not everyone on the team has the same takes into account such things as the here? It’s a very basic question, but an job. Some require different skill sets and physical and mental growth of players important one. I would hope that it is your different game plans. That’s why you see through the various stages of develop- desire to be a part of the team that offensive and defensive assistants, goalie ment with regard to age and ability. It also brought you here in the first place. Some coaches, skating coaches, and the like stresses the concept of team growth and people dream of being hockey stars. involved with hockey teams. Every posi- contributions to the group in order to pro- Some dream of discovering the secrets of tion has its own nuances, and for a team mote more successful team play. That Freemasonry. One thing is true, however. to be successful, everyone has to be means training players to have the right In the very beginning, none of us has a responsible for his/her own preparation attitudes to be contributing teammates. I clue as to how to go about being a con- and play during the game, or else the first encountered The Player Manifesto tributing part of the team. But we do have team falters. Sound familiar? Have you on the wall of a hockey rink in Its-Way- dreams, and those dreams instill in us a ever tried doing lodge work with people Too-Early-to-Be-Playing, Pennsylvania, vision of success. That’s important. Why? who don't take things seriously or are March 2017 The Rite News Page 12. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H poorly prepared? Rough nights, huh? But I’ve also been part of those evenings when despite the preparation and con- Happy St. Patrick’s Day centration, things just don’t go well. A positive mental attitude is invaluable Friday, March 17 when you need to encourage a teammate or a Brother. A team that doesn’t take a setback to heart is already halfway to its next success, and that goes for individu- als, too. The positive attitude of a single person can often carry over to others and drive the group forward in their vision of success. Next time, we’ll pick up with some more on-ice wisdom from coaching class that hopefully, you’ll find useful in other aspects of your lives. I know I enjoy shar- ing them, mainly because I know they work. I’ve seen it. Now take a lap and get off the ice before the zamboni guy runs v us both over!
Bro. & Coach Todd Ballenger with his son, Ian, who plays for the SHAHA Panthers.
D. Todd Ballenger, 33°, is a Past Thrice Potent Master of the Lodge of Perfection and an Assistant Coach for the South Hills Amateur Hockey Association (SHAHA) Panthers Bantam B team. A 10-year veteran of various adult hockey leagues, he still loves the smell of the ice (yes, you can), the sound of skates being sharpened, and wrapping stick blades and various injuries with hockey tape. You can read more from Bro. Ballenger at his blog, The Luminosity of Souls (luminosityofsouls.blogspot.com). March 2017 The Rite News Page 13. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
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Looking to the Future Part II By William J. Wiker, 32°, Sovereign Prince Pennsylvania Council, Princes of Jerusalem ForGOLF Dyslexia n my last column. l dis- as the revival of some old ones, oin us for a grand cussed what a treasure we are constantly being proposed Jday of Charity Golf hadI here in the Valley of Pitts- and implemented. and fellowship at the annual Valley of burgh, as well as the importance One new event coming up is Pittsburgh Golf Outing benefiting the of participation in its events. the Masonic educational semi- Children’s Dyslexia Center. So, as I sat at my desk, wring- nar on May 13, 2017. The date is Saturday, June 10 at the ing my hands in anxiety, trying The proposed speakers are Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth, PA. to come up with a topic for this truly excellent. Good attendance Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with column, I realized that in order to with feedback from attendees play beginning at 9:00 a.m. Player fee is keep the Valley moving forward, gives the officers an idea of the $90 which includes a golfer's gift, bag new ideas and new programs are value of the program to the members and service, greens fees, cart, snack at the needed to propel this progress. These may signal the renewal or cancellation of turn, lunch and awards. ideas and programs usually come from the event. The input from the members is For "non-golfers" wanting to attend the both members and officers, committed essential to this and every other program; fellowship luncheon, the cost is $25. members and committed officers. and the criticism must be both construc- We are limited to 120 Golfers, but un- So, the Valley needs not only partici- tive and honest. limited as to Program Sponsorships or pation but also commitment. Not a com- Tiris takes a form of commitment on the Charitable Donations in any amount. mitment to attend every meeting or part of the members; the commitment to The Children’s Dyslexia Center is the every event, but, rather, a commitment be both honest, as well as showing the re- only one of its kind in the Pittsburgh area to try to improve the Valleygood; in some way. spect one brother should have for another offering FREE tutoring. Attendance is alwaysbetter attendance when criticizing. To continue this magnificent program and participation is ; attendance, It's really not so difficult. Attend the we must annually raise at least $125,000 participation and commitmentBEST! to im- meetings and events as you are able. Be to cover material and educational ex- proves the Valley – committed enough to place some priority penses. If you have an idea that you think may on the Scottish Rite. If you like what you The Center opened in April 1999 and improve the Valley in some way, please see, talk it up; invite new Masons to join offers a dynamic reading program at no don't hesitate to talk to any of the men in and long-time members to reconnect. If cost to the students family. white, yellow, red and blue hats. If they you don't like what you see, let us know. This program has had many inspiring can't help you, they certainly could redi- Be concerned enough to share your feel- success stories in bringing children, who ings about the Valley honestly. We value rect you to the right person. All ideas v could not read, up to their reading grade have value; and new programs, as well your opinion. level and beyond. Currently there are 36 students en- rolled in the 28 week (during the school The Valley of Pittsburgh year) reading learning program and a Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center long waiting list of children who can ben- efit from it. presents a free on stage production of the drama The Center is also recognized by Penn State University as a student cur- riculum training program. The Story of the Please share this information with those who might want to golf in this event, or be a financial Sponsor, or make a Donation. Crucifixion Complete the application form Palm Sunday, April 9 – Curtain Time 3:00 p.m. on page 20 and mail today!
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Grand Master Presents Bro. William D. Johnston as DDGM of the 37th Masonic District n January 18, Grand Master He is a Charter Member of Hiram’s Raymond T. Dietz presented Riders Motorcycle Club, serving as Treas- Bro.O William D. Johnston as the new District urer. He was Coroneted a 33° Mason in Deputy Grand Master of the 37th Masonic 2003 at St. Louis, MO. District replacing Bro. William A. Moisey Other masonic organizations to which who retired after serving five years as Bro. Bill is a member of include: Charter DDGM of the District. member of the Roland C. Fisher Mark Bro. Johnston was initiated into Freema- Lodge No. 401; Knights Masons, Gateway sonry in Crafton Lodge No. 653 on April 22, to the West Council No. 5; Knights of the 1988 and served as Worshipful Master in York Cross of Honour, Keystone Priory No. 1992. 26 where he is a Past Prior (2013-14); He became a Red Cross of Constantine, United States member of the Premier Conclave, serving as Puissant serves on the Directors staff. York Rite, joining Sovereign in 2010; the Royal Order of Bro. Johnston in his remarks, Crafton Chapter Scotland; Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Wa-cha- thanked the Grand Master for his confi- No. 312 (now St. gree Forest No. 149; Syria Temple; Islam dence in him in appointing him as the Clair Chapter No. DDGM of the 37th Masonic District, his 300) in 1988 serv- wife, Maggie, and his family who was ing as High Priest present for his installation. He also told in 1993. He then the district lodge brethren present, that joined Allegheny he was looking forward to working with Council No. 38 them in the coming months and years. serving a Thrice Following the presentation of Bro. Illustrious Master Johnston, the Grand Master presented in 1997 - 98. He is the outgoing District Deputy, Bro. also a dual member of Zerubbabel- William A. Moisey with his past deputy Duquesne Chapter No. 162 and also a dual apron and jewel. member of Mount Moriah Council No. 2. In Bro. Moisey also thanked the Grand Commandery, Bro. Johnston is a member of Chartiers Commandery No. 78 and also Grotto; Scottish Rite Research Society; Pittsburgh Commandery No. 1. He was the Joshua Association; The Royal Arch Eminent Commander in 1995-96 and is Mason; Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar currently the Eminent Commander of Priests, Transfiguration Tabernacle XXIX - Pittsburgh No. 1. 2010. In Scottish Rite masonry, he joined the For the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Valley of Pittsburgh on November 12, 1988 he is a member of the Guest Committee, and served as the Sovereign Prince in Principle Instructor of the Pittsburgh 1995-96. He has served on several com- School of Instruction (2011-16) and now mittees and is currently the Director of DDGM of the 37th Masonic District (2016). Work. Bro. Johnston’s wife Maggie is his right hand helper with all the Master and the Masters of the Lodges in masonic organizations he the 37th District for their loyal coopera- belongs to. They are also tion during his tenure as the DDGM. the proud parents of three We offer our congratulations and children, Eric, Nathan, thanks to both ‘Bill’ and ‘Bill’ for their v William, who are also service to Freemasonry. members of the Craft and active in their Blue Lodges. Bro. William G. Johnston, the oldest son, is a Past Master of Crafton - Guyasuta Lodge and a Past Thrice Potent Master of the Valley of Pittsburgh Lodge of Perfection, and currently 2nd Lieutenant Commander of the Consistory. He also H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
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damage, and death in up to 20-40% of affected individuals. Antibiotics are not YourYour Health Health routinely recommended but may be required if the skin lesions become Dr.Dr. Glenn Glenn D. D. Miller, Miller, II, II, 33°, 33°, Chairman Chairman infected by bacteria. Antiviral medications ValleyValley of of Pittsbu Pittsburghrgh Medical Medical Committee Committee such as acyclovir are not recommended unless patients are immunocompromised or have other medical conditions which increase their risk of developing complica- Chickenpox tions. hickenpox is a highly contagious 28 days apart to ensure adequate immu- Chickenpox in adults is a more serious airborne disease that is caused by nization. infection with increased morbidity and theC varicella zoster virus, which is a form It is thought that chickenpox originated mortality due to pneumonia (viral of herpes. It often starts with a fever in in Africa and subsequently spread pneumonia or secondary bacterial the 101 – 102 degrees Fahrenheit range, throughout the world. The first description pneumonia), bronchitis (viral bronchitis or sore throat, headache, or stomachache. of chickenpox was recorded by the Italian secondary bacterial bronchitis), hepatitis, Chickenpox is characterized by a red, physician Giovanni Filippo in the 1500’s. and encephalitis (brain inflammation). itchy skin rash that usually starts on the In the 1600’s English physician Richard Other rare complications include chest, back, abdomen, or face and then Morton proposed that chickenpox and myocarditis (inflammation of the heart spreads to almost everywhere else on the smallpox were the same disease and that muscle) and glomerulonephritis (inflam- body. The rash begins as multiple small chickenpox was just a milder form of the mation of the kidney’s filters or red bumps that look like pimples. They disease. In 1767 English physician “glomeruli”). Chickenpox is generally usually appear in clusters over a 2-4 day William Heberden discovered that chick- more severe in adult males as compared period. The red bumps then develop into enpox and smallpox were separate to adult females or children. Varicella can thin-walled blisters that are filled with fluid. diseases with distinct pathology. be fatal in adults with impaired immunity The blister walls eventually break which In 1875 chickenpox was identified as such as people with HIV infection or leaves open skin lesions. The open skin being caused by an infectious agent. It people requiring immunosuppressive lesions eventually crust over to form dry, wasn’t until 1972 that Japanese virologist medications for conditions such as an brown colored scabs. Michiaki Takahashi, who had trained at organ transplant or autoimmune diseases The chickenpox virus can be spread by both Baylor University in Texas and (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s direct contact with the patient’s mucus, Temple University in Pennsylvania, disease, or Sjogren’s syndrome). Treat- saliva, or fluid from the blisters as well as isolated the virus and developed the first ment with antiviral medications (acyclovir through the air via the patient’s cough or chickenpox vaccine. This vaccine was or valacyclovir) is generally advised for sneeze. The symptoms of chickenpox approved for use in Japan and Korea in adults and should be started within 24-48 appear 10-21 days after exposure to the 1988, and subsequently in the United hours from the onset of the rash. Medica- virus and usually resolve within a couple States in 1995. tions and remedies to ease the symptoms of weeks. Chickenpox is contagious from Chickenpox is usually a self-limited of chickenpox are basically the same as about 2 days prior to the appearance of disease in healthy young children. One those recommended for children. After the rash up until all of the blisters have caveat is that infants from birth up to recovering from chickenpox, it is recom- crusted over (scab formation), typically a age 6 months should be kept away from mended that adults receive one injection 4-7 day process. infected individuals for 10-21 days of varicella zoster virus immune globulin Chickenpox occurs worldwide. Before secondary to their immune systems not and one injection of either varicella vac- 1995, approximately 4 million people in being adequately developed to handle cine or herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine. the United States contracted chickenpox the stress of the disease. Treatment is One subset of patients that require each year resulting in up to 150 deaths. usually aimed at relieving the itchiness, special consideration is non-immune The varicella vaccine became available in fever, and discomfort caused by the pregnant women which consists of 1995 and was administered as a one time disease. These treatments include pregnant women who have never had vaccination. In 2006, a second “booster frequent cool or lukewarm baths using chickenpox or those who have never dose” became standard medical practice. oatmeal bath products, application of received the varicella/chickenpox vaccina- Since that time, the number of cases in calamine lotion on itchy areas other than tion. If a pregnant woman contracts the United States has decreased by the face, oral antihistamine medications chickenpox within the first two trimesters nearly 90%. With this regimen the chick- for itching, application of pain relieving (0-6 months), the greatest danger is to the enpox vaccine is 99% effective at prevent- creams to skin lesions in the genital unborn fetus. If chickenpox is contracted ing infection in kids. region, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) for during the third trimester (6-9 months), the Current recommendations are that fever reduction and pain control. It is greatest danger is for the mother to children receive the first vaccination at extremely important to never use aspirin, develop severe symptoms such as pneu- age 12-15 months and the second or aspirin containing products, in children monia as previously outlined. Pregnant booster vaccination at age 4-6 years. with chickenpox because of the risk in women who have developed immunity to People 13 years of age and older who developing Reye’s Syndrome. Reye’s chickenpox via previous infection or vacci- have never had chickenpox, or who Syndrome is a rapidly progressive nation cannot become re-infected, and will haven’t received the vaccination, should encephalopathy that is associated with transfer the antibodies via the placenta to receive the two vaccine doses at least multiple organ failure, permanent brain the fetus which will protect the baby from March 2017 The Rite News Page 18. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H infection for the first few months of life. Varicella infection in a pregnant woman, especially if the infection occurs during Hiram’s Riders .30-30 Rifle Winner ro. Mark Bliler, 33°, Co-Chairman the first 28 weeks of gestation, can lead to of Hiram’s Riders Fund Raising fetal varicella syndrome (congenital vari- RaffleB for Charity, sold the winning ticket cella syndrome). 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From the Desk of the Secretary Benefits the Pittsburgh by Donald M. Murphy, 33° Children’s Dyslexia Center
he Scottish Rite 2016- upon receipt of your annual 2017 year is half com- dues. If you have misplaced plete.T So far we are having a that gray plastic card we can Valley of Pittsburgh great year. We are seeing more secure a new one to replace members at our activities and the original. CHARITY GOLF meetings. We are looking for- Each year we mail at least ward to our Spring Class. three notices to those mem- Saturday, June 10 Excitement is building. We had bers who have not yet paid a great fall class and are hoping for their dues. After three notices you be- good numbers this spring. come delinquent in your dues. Again, Butler’s Golf Course With only a few months to go before it is your responsibility to respond to 800 Rock Run Road Elizabeth, PA 15037 the June meeting we still have the these notices and make proper restitu- Open to men, women and non-members. potential of suspending several tion for the statement. If at the June hundred members. This would be Stated Meeting you are two years Registration: 8:00 a.m. quite a blow to the organization. We behind in your dues, the constitution Play Begins: 9:00 a.m. lose many members to death each requires that we suspend people who year but to lose many more to suspen- find themselves in that circumstance. Snack: 1:30 p.m. sion would definitely weaken the If you have any questions regarding Fee: $90.00 per golfer. Valley. your dues, please feel free to contact Includes a golfer's gift, Perhaps some members do not the Valley office at 412-939-3579. bag service, greens fee, realize how the system works. In 2011 We cherish your friendship and cart, snack at turn, Supreme Council started a new dues membership in the Scottish Rite, so if lunch, and door prizes. card system. Each member was you happen to be in financial need, Lunch Only: $25.00. mailed a permanent plastic dues card. please call us so that we may be of v This card becomes valid each year assistance with your concerns. - 2017 Registation Form - Charity Enclosed is my check, payable to Golf in the amount of $ for: q Golf, $90 per golfer q Lunch Only, $25 per person
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We Have to Care for Each Other Pride of Lonership By Robert B. Malwitz, 32°, Most Wise Master Continued from page 11. Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix “Sounds like something Henry would say. Maybe he’s right. I probably am too proud. Stubborn even. I’ve hardly been able to look at Sarah.” He started e are now at the all the seeds are eaten and sobbing. “I wanted her to be proud of me, you know. mid point of winter the ground is cleared of the It’s my job to take care of her, and I’ve failed. I’ve andW so far the snow has seeds they tend to fly off been doing odd jobs – shoveling driveways, handy- stayed away. The weather and go elsewhere till the man work – all winter long just to make a couple of has been fairly nice and I for next time the feeders are bucks. What kind of husband am I?” one am looking forward to filled. “Look at me,” Dylan ordered. “You’re the best kind Spring. What has this to do with of husband, and the best kind of father because I was sitting and watching Masonry? Well, if we don’t you’re doing everything you can. Sarah isn’t the birds at my bird feeding take care and see that our ashamed of you, she knows this is temporary. She area and after I filled the three food members are taken care of they will loves you. That’s why she protected you earlier containers, I watched the birds. I soon depart for fresher pastures. today.” have a fairly large seed container Over the years I have seen active “You’re too good to me, Dyl,” Carl said. He blew that the birds can take from, a couple Masonic bodies lose their member- out a long breath. “I . . . I need help – short-term sort containers and a bird seed stack ship simply because they didn't take help. What do I do?” that they can peck at. I have watched time to care for their members. From “You just did it. You asked,” he replied. “Make cardinals, bluejays and other birds as time to time they will attend a meet- sure you have a shirt pressed on Monday morning. well as a squirrel or two eat the ing but if they don’t see anything to I know I can get you something in my department. seeds. I noticed that they get along keep their interest they will soon We’re expanding and haven’t even advertised yet.” fairly well. They all eat from all the leave. We took in a large class in “How? I thought it was hard to get in there.” seeds. I also noticed as the seeds October and it would be a shame to “It can be. But I have lunch with the CEO a couple disappear from one container the see them leave because we didn’t of days a month. Just the two of us.” birds don’t show up as much. and as care for their needs. “Seriously? How’d that happen?” We have another opportunity in “Long story. The short version is that I acciden- the spring to have another large tally sat at his table on my first day because I was class but we will have to get out and FELLOWSHIP nervous and he had the only friendly face in the work at it. We have an active mem- room. Now we eat together when it works out. bership chairman and an active Weird, huh?” mentoring committee. It behooves “A little. I don’t know what to say, Dylan.” all of us to roll up our selves and help “Just say you’ll be ready to start on Monday when them as much as we can. I look I call you. And promise me that you’ll be back to forward to seeing a large class in the 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Lodge Monday night. Your brothers miss you.” spring and having members of the Carl took off his hat and ran his hands through his last class participate in our degree Last Saturday of the Month hair. He sat up straight, met Dylan’s eyes. “Thank work as well as attending reunions v you. . .Brother,” was all he could manage through (except December) and other Valley activities. $ 00 Spes Mea In Deo Est the tears. 6 per GPMC person “Not necessary,” he replied as he rose to go. Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center “Listen, there’s one more thing you can do for me,” he added. Buffet Features “Anything.” MARK YOUR “One of those grocery bags has a couple of Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon juicy ribeyes and a bottle of wine in it. Grill those up French Toast, Potatoes, Toast CALENDAR for you and Sarah tonight. Tell her you love her and Milk, Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice SUMMER STAG PARTY that it’s going to be okay.” Carl engulfed him in a long, tight hug before H All Masons and Guests walking Dylan to his car. WELCOME! “They say that pride comes before the fall,” Carl H Groups & Parties Hiram’s said. “Mine came after the fall. I was too proud to WELCOME! get help. 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voices, and attitudes that aren't necessarily Studios in the 1930's and are still used Directing Dickens driven by adrenaline and testosterone. today in modern film-making. Don't misun- Multiple Personalities By D. Todd Ballenger, 33° derstand, the actors working the sound ef- hen my friend Bill Roberts asked This diversity of people, however, didn't fects weren't difficult, but mixing me to put down my thoughts stop with the personality of each individual voice-acting talent with live-action effects aboutW directing the recent Ghost Light actor. Oh no, that would be entirely too in front of an audience was something Productions offering, A Christmas Carol, A easy. Another unique facet of directing very different on our stage. Believe me, it Radio Play by Philip Grecian, I very nearly Dickens for Ghost Light was the premise of was a treat to witness all the different at- fell into the same trap that I did when I our production. Though the story is familiar mospherics come to life in real time! And if pitched the treatment for the play to the to most, our staging had Mr. Scrooge's that weren't enough, the majority of the producers and took the director's chair at classic tale presented by a group of actors music in the production was performed the outset of the project. I mean to say, I in a 1940's radio studio, performing an on- live on the same stage - an incredible really didn't consider all of the aspects of air play. That’s right: a play within a play. treat for both the eyes and the ears! what I would like to write about prior to Use your imagination and picture yourself These are just a few of the more excit- saying, "Sure, Bill, I can do that. No prob- sitting in the living room in front of your ing aspects of directing my first produc- lem." And truthfully, it's not a problem. Philco radio console listening to the voices tion, and I couldn't be happier with the What is typical is that it is very easy to coming from the speaker painting a picture results. If you happened to miss it, then underestimate the scope of a writing of old Victorian London with the sights and hopefully you'll make yourselves available assignment, just like it is to underestimate sounds of the day filling your head as the for the next Ghost Light production com- the duties and responsibilities that are story unfolds. What this play presented was ing to the stage on May 19 and 20. attached to piloting a show through the a peek inside the studio with all the actors We have an incredibly talented group waters of production all the way to per- playing, well, actors. And an enormous of people working behind the scenes to formance. challenge for the actors was the task of bring a different kind of entertainment to So here is your own personal peek portraying anywhere from three to six dis- you all - different themes, different genres, behind the scenes of a real stage tinct characters each within the drama. and different twists on stories designed to production - a moment or two in the Watching these actors bring the characters let you enjoy something familiar in a director's chair, so to speak. Hopefully, it in Dickens' world to life and helping to mold brand-new way. That's what happened to will give you an idea of the efforts and me; and I'll tell you now, I had a Dickens them for a liveDancing audience with was Myself pure magic. v camaraderie of those both seen and of a time doing it. unseen who work for months to bring you The last really unique part of A Christ- Spring Class 2017 seventy-five minutes of distraction. mas Carol was working with what may As with most things, directing begins have been the most complicated members Conferral Schedule with an idea - a vision. Having seen dra- of the cast. If you think acting with your Friday Evening April, 21, 2017 matic readings of Mr. Dickens' classic and voice can be difficult, then consider the two 5:00 Registration & Dinner even been a part of the cast of a radio Foley artists in the play, who were given 6:00 Welcome by Thrice Potent play version of the story, I thought it would the task of bringing all of the sound effects be an ideal piece for a holiday perform- to life. Just as the other actors were doing Master, Declaration of ance. The story was familiar, but the pres- their vocal gymnastics to bring different Principles, Communication of 5th entation in the form of a 1940's radio characters to the stage, these two actors thru 10th and 12th thru 13th Degrees. production with on-stage music and sound were dancing dervishes of arms, legs, 6:10 4th Degree Ceremonial effects was just the thing to set our show hands, feet, knees, and elbows making 6:20 4th Degree DVD apart from other productions. Picking the the sounds of the world come alive! To 7:00 11th Degree script and pitching the idea was the easy catch everyone up, the art of Foley refers 8:00 Degree – DVD (Possible) part. The real fun was about to begin. Talking to Girls to manually-produced sound effects on 8:30 14th Degree stage or screen. They are named for Jack Saturday Morning April 22, 2017 There were several interesting points Foley, a sound-effects pioneer at Universal 8:00 Coffee and Donuts that made this version of A Christmas Carol special, but the one that comes 9:00 16th Degree immediately to mind was the fact that 10:15 Class Picture for the first time, our Ghost Light com- 10:45 18th Degree 12:00 Lunch pany actually had to talk to girls. That's Saturday Afternoon April 22, 2017 right - real females; and not just one, either. Four very talented female ac- 1:00 Communication of 19th thru 23rd tors helped bring Dickens to our stage. and 25th thru 31st Degrees I must admit that after years of working 1:10 24th Degree in the all-male casts for the Valley of Speaker-Secretary Pittsburgh, it was a bit odd to share the 2:15 Degree – DVD (Possible) stage with actresses. That's odd in a good way, mind you. It was refreshing 2:45 32nd Degree to be able to portray a story in an envi- 3:45 Official Reception ronment more reflective of what we Foley Artists, David Morgans, assisted by Speaker-Hospitaler see every day - a diversity of people, Megan Leary, provided the sound effects. 4:15 Dinner March 2017 The Rite News Page 23. The 10th Enchanted Even
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T.T.G.O.T.G.A.O.T.U. Thursday, April 6, 2017 MYSTERY’S MOST WANTED 7:00 p.m. STATED MEETING presents OF THE FOUR An Evening of Comedy, Mystery & Dinner COORDINATE BODIES Thursday, April 6 A Stated Meeting of the Four Coordi- Valley of Pittsburgh AASR nate Bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Valley of Pittsburgh, PA will be held Stated Meeting at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Business will be transacted in the Lodge of Perfection 14°; Council of Princes of Jerusalem 16°, Chapter of Rose Croix 18° and Consistory 32°. Officers of the Gourgas Lodge of Perfection will preside. David W. Morgans, 33°
Commander-in-Chief Robert B. Malwitz, 32°
Most Wise Master William J. Wiker, 32°
Sovereign Prince Sam H. Jessee, 32°
Thrice Potent Master ATTEST: Donald M. Murphy, 33°
Secretary 4th Stated Meeting of the 2016 - 2017 Scottish Rite Year H Ladies & Children Invited H Entertainment following dinner H Enjoy a Fellowship Dinner before the meeting! $10.00 [email protected] Served from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please make Reservations for reservations or call 412-939-3579 412-939-3579 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner Show starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
March 2017 The Rite News Page 26. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Changes are underway both inside and outside at the GPMC By Mike Marcus Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center Fund Society major project recently began steps forward in the documentation behind the Masonic Center that and preservation of the museum and willA expand the usable acreage of the library collection. This long-term proj- GPMC campus as well as generate ect is already underway with the revenue for the facility. documentation of items currently on For the past several years, the display in the cases along the library GPMC Board of Directors has been hallway. working with a major construction com- In the coming weeks, the museum pany on a project that would benefit cases will continue to be catalogued, both organizations. cleaned and cleared in anticipation of It’s A Baseball Night The construction company has sev- a series of thematic museum-quality at the Ball Yard! eral large-scale projects in the region exhibits to rotate every 6-8 months. In underway as well as additional projects addition, the Museum & Library team scheduled for the next several years. is documenting the artwork and pho- The GPMC has contracted with the tography which previously hung in the vs ThePirates annual Valley ofCubs Pittsburgh Baseball outing at PNC Park. Friday, June 16, 2017 $55.00 includes H Box Seat for the game. H Tailgate party begins at 5:30 p.m. at PNC Park parking lot.
company to provide a location for the hallways of the Center with the intent clean fill dirt excavated from those to rehang them in an organized man- projects. ner including text panels with informa- The construction company will soon tion on each displayed artwork. Questions? - 412-939-3579 begin the placement of excavated fill If you have any questions about from their projects in an engineered the Museum & Library project, or are manner that will ensure their stability interested in volunteering, please and the construction worthiness of the email Mike Marcus, at v acreage gained by the Masonic Cen- [email protected] Baseball Ticket Order ter. Gourgas Lodge Enclosed is my check payable to The company will also pay the Ma- of Perfection sonic Center a fee per cubic ton of soil for $ for tickets to deposited on the property. Steps have the baseball game at PNC Park on Friday, June been taken to protect the African- 16, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. American cemetery located along Name Cemetery Lane, as well as remediate rainwater runoff during the clearing and Phone ( ) construction process. Mail to: GPMC, 3579 Masonic Way, Pgh. PA 15237 The Masonic Center leadership is Please include a stamped, self-addressed #10 also in talks with the construction com- envelope for return of game tickets and directions pany regarding the development of an to the tail gate party. amphitheater as part of the project. If Robert Schwanbeck from Dallas Lodge LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE! you have questions regarding the proj- works on cataloging museum pieces Don’t be disappointed, order early! ect, contact the office at 412-931-1996. during a recent Museum work day. The Inside the Masonic Center, a team next Museum & Library work day is of volunteers has taken significant scheduled for Sunday, March 12). March 2017 The Rite News Page 27. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Valley of Pittsburgh Caribbean Cruise
Celebration of Education Dinner Thursday, May 25 - 6:00 p.m. JANUARY 6 - 13, 2018 Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center $25.00 per person SAILING ABOARD CRUISES - SEASIDE he Celebration of Education Dinner Tfeatures distribution of Abbott Scholar- Cruising to: ships to high school and college applicants from Scottish Rite families. Applications are available from the Valley office (412-939- ST. MAARTEN, SAN JUAN 3579) or on line at: www.scottishritenmj.org (click on philanthropy and scroll down to and NASSAU Abbott Scholarships and ‘click here’) Mail This ultra modern ship is designed for warm weather and puts you closer two copies to the Valley office at 3579 Ma- to the Caribbean sea than ever before. With the most interactive aquapark sonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The dead- at sea, an open air promenade, beach like condos and more, you will want line for submission of applications is April 3. to be on "the ship that follows the sun". The four Valley presiding officers will also select four Masons (not necessarily members Cruise Only Rates: Early Bird Pricing Until May 01, 2017 of the Valley) who will be recognized as the ideal Family Man – living by the principles Inside Cabin. . . . .$649.93 per person taught in the Scottish Rite. Outside Cabin . . .On Request Only Additionally, two grants will be presented Balcony Cabin. . . $949.93 per person to Rainbow members and two grants to BOOK DeMolay members to attend leadership NOW! Prices subject to change. conferences to be held in the summer. Applications for these grants are available Call 800-435-1077 thru Youth Leaders and must be submitted by Per person price based on double occupancy April 3. The evening of student recognitions, and Rates include all port charges, government fees and taxes. No air or transfers family life, celebrates masonic values, and are included in the above rates. Air will be available by August. reinforces individual commitment to the v Added bonus: family. Each person will a receive a drink package consisting of 12 beverages in bars, restaurants, and includes, wine by the glass, beers, non- Make check payable and mail to: premium spirits and cocktails, soft drinks, mineral water and hot drinks. Lodge of Perfection Deposit is required at time of booking of $250.00 per person with final pay- GPMC, 3579 Masonic Way ment due Oct 02, 2017. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 A valid passport is required for travel. ALL SEASONS TRAVEL (tickets held at door) ToVa llemakey of reservations,Pittsburgh Caribbean call Cruise and ask for the . 800-435-1077 or 724-483-7989.
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Former Smithfield Street Bridge Canopy Clock Now a Coffee Table at the Masonic Village at Sewickley hen the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie a coffee table. However, he was never able Railroad (P&LE) Station was run- to confirm that, but visitors to a house in ningW over 80 passenger trains a day from Sewickley spoke of it. the station at the southern end of the On a recent visit to see Bro. D. William Smithfield Street (now the Grand Con- Roberts, at the Masonic Village in Sewick- course Restaurant) an elaborate hand- ley, Mr. Ziegler was pleasantly surprised to the Masonic Village and the clock came some structure across the bridge find the clock coffee table in the lobby of the with them. Mr. Allyn passed away in De- protected people from weather as they Club House of the Masonic complex. “We cember 2006. His wife, Betsy, had the came and went by trolley. Embedded are very happy to see that the clock is a clock appraised, but did not like the idea it within the canopy was a large clock. major feature and located in a good public would end up some place strange, so she Years later, the P&LE announced the space that visitors can see.” donated it to the Masonic Village at proposed demolition of the structure and Following the removal of the clock from Sewickley. (April 11, 2011) The clock is now displayed in the lobby of the Clubhouse where residents gather with friends and family. Running on elec- tricity, it still keeps accurate time. If the power goes out, however, staff have to wait until the next day, at the exact same time of the power outage, to restart it. The clock weighs about 1,500 lbs., including a 700 lb. glass face (the largest single piece built by Pittsburgh Plate v Glass Company (PPG) at that time.
Arthur Ziegler, president of Pittsburgh the Smithfield St. Bridge canopy in July History and Landmarks Foundation 1967, it was placed in storage. Some (PHLF), called the then president of the years later, Mr. Henry ‘Hank’ Allyn, who railroad, Curtis D. Burford, and asked that was president of P&LE from 1969 - 1982, it not be taken down. The president of was taken by surprise when P&LE, in the railroad's response was: “we want to recognition of his service, asked if he would be part of the new Pittsburgh.” like to have the clock which had been Note of Interest: The canopy over the Smithfield Street transformed into a table. After some further Brother D. William Roberts, Bridge was removed in July 1967, and modiification, it became a beautiful coffee Editor of The Rite News, serves on the Board along with it, the clock. table in his home, and as a personal touch, of Directors of the Landmarks Development Years later, Mr. Ziegler heard that the Mr. Allyn added a model train to its center. Corp., a division of the Pittsburgh History and clock itself had been saved and made into In 2005, the Allyns moved into a Villa at Landmarks Foundation.
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CALENDAR Masonic & Other Events 2017 GPMC - Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center MVS - Masonic Village at Sewickley MVE - Masonic Village at Elizabethtown MARCH 2017 AUGUST 2017
12 - Daylight Savings Time Begins 04 - Masonic Day at Kennywood 23 - Lunch & Learn - MVS - 412-749-6862 05 - Hiram’s Hideaway Stag - Wonderlings 25 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC 09 - Lunch & Learn - MVS - 412-749-6862 28 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS 22 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS APRIL 2017 26 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC 06 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC 27, 28, 29 - Supreme Council Annual Meeting Rochester, NY 07, 08, 09 - Shrine Circus, PPG Paints Arena SEPTEMBER 2017 09 - Story of the Crucifixion - GPMC Norman E. Flaherty, 33° 13 - Lent ends 02 - Hiram’s Riders Gun Bash - GPMC 15 - Shrine Bunny Bash 07 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC the official Irishman of 21, 22 - Valley Spring Class - GPMC 10 - Classic Car Club Cruise - 11 a.m. GPMC Pittsburgh and Freemasonry sez: 25 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS 23 - One-Day Class 29 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC 26 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS Happy St. Patrick’s Day MAY 2017 30 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC Friday, March 17 13 - Education Seminar - GPMC OCTOBER 2017 14 - Mothers Day Lunch Clebration - GPMC 07 - Community Festival - MVS May your pockets be heavy 17 - Lunch & Learn - MVS - 412-749-6862 14 - Autumn Day - Elizabethtown and your heart be light, 19, 20 - Ghost Light Theatre production GPMC 24 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS May good luck persue you 25 - Scholarship/Awards Night - GPMC 27 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC 23 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS each day & night! 27 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC NOVEMBER 2017 JUNE 2017 02 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC THE RITE NEWS 01 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC 25 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC VOL. XXVI NO. 3 March 2017 28 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS D. William Roberts, 33°, Editor 04 - Classic Car Club Cruise - 11 a.m. GPMC 10 - Valley Golf Outing - Butler Golf Course DECEMBER 2017 [email protected] - 412-576-5856 16 - Pirates vs Chicago Cubs - PNC Park 02 - Valley Christmas Party D. Todd Ballenger, 33° ...... Features 16 - Meeting in the Hills, Dawson, PA 08 - Grand Lodge Quarterly - Philadelphia Dr. Glenn D. Miller, II, 33° ...... Columnist 17 - Shrine Gun Bash 09 - Children’s Christmas Party - GPMC Rev. John M. Piper, 33° ...... Columnist 21 - Lunch & Learn - MVS - 412-749-6862 16 - Hiram’s Riders Christmas Party - GPMC P.J. Roup, 33° ...... Columnist 27 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS 26, 27, 28 - Grand Lodge Annual Meeting - Austin R. Shifrin, 32° ...... Columnist 30 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC Installation of Brother S. Eugene Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° ...... Columnist JULY 2017 Herritt, 33° as R. W. Grand Master - Mark E. Bliler, 33° ...... Proof Reader Hershey Convention Center Kenneth B. Brooks, 32° ...... Photographer 14 - Washington Wild Things Baseball The Rite News magazine is the official publication of the Valley of 22 - GPMC All Masonic Bodies Picnic Pittsburgh, AASR, District of Pennsylvania, Northern Masonic Schedule updated monthly: Jurisdiction, USA. Opinions expressed are those of the author(s). In- 25 - High 12 Luncheon - MVS www.valleyofpittsburgh.org formation is obtained from correspondence, press releases, Masonic 29 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC publications and miscellaneous sources, which in many cases, can- 30 - Blue Ride - Washington, PA not be verified. Published four times a year. Copyright© 2017, Valley of Pittsburgh, 3579 Masonic Way, Pgh, PA, 15237. 412-939-3579. [email protected]
DON’TThis FORGET is the Fourteenth Annual Charity THEMotorcycle Run. ProceedsBLUE from RIDE Sponsored By the run will be divided between the two organizations, and used to Need More Washington Lodge support area charities. Information or a Pre-Registration Form? No. 164 Registration will be at North Strabane9 am toTwp. 11 Volunteeram Fire Department on Rt. 19 Canonsburg, PA from , and will depart Contact Br0. Richards: and 11:30 am. dave.richards114@ promptly at Cost for the ride is $25.00 single, and $35.00 Blue Knights comcast.net PA Chapter XVI double. Pre-Registration preferred by July 20, 2017. SUNDAY, 724-263-6218SUNDAY, JULY 30 Cost for Pre-Registered riders is $20.00“Blue single Ride and $30.00Fund” double. Make Checks Payable to: JULY 30 Send to: PO Box 422, Eighty Four, PA 15330
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M E M BWilliamE G. Johnston,R 32° S H I P Greetings, Brethren! information about these events coming by t is a new year, which means some Membership Chairman way of email and the Valley website and new things coming to the membership media as well. Facebook pages. If you are on Facebook, of theI Valley, and also a return to some of I will also be organizing some social but are not following the Valley page, the old ones. events outside of the Valley to promote please do so. If your email address or Last year saw a cancellation of the fellowship and fraternity between the mem- phone number is not current with the Valley Spring and Fall Classes, with the One Day bers of the Valley, and to increase public database, please contact the office at (412) Masonic Journey. The number of new awareness of the fraternity. We all grow our 939-3579 or [email protected]. Scottish Rite Masons initiated that day will friendships when participating in Valley We are working on an outreach program be impossible to duplicate, but that should- activities and functions, but sometimes to all of our members, and its success n’t really be our focus. Since they have they leave only enough time to take care of depends on current contact information. joined, many of our new brothers have at- the business aspect of things. We need to I look forward to seeing, meeting and tended events such as the Gala, the Four- have more times out having fun with our working with you all to make the Valley teenth Degree Exemplification, and even of Pittsburgh the best in the Northern brethren and their families. Just meeting v our Stated Meetings. I believe many have for a beer, a cigar, to play a game of cards, Masonic Jurisdiction! enjoyed their first experiences and are or simply to shoot the breeze helps to ce- [email protected] eager to get involved in the workings of the ment our bonds of brotherly love. Look for (412) 977-3714 Valley. We need to be there as members to invite and encourage them to participate. Making them feel welcome in the Valley VETERANS GARDEN and find profit in their membership will en- courage them to spread the word in their Blue Lodges and speak well of the Rite. Hopefully, their good experiences will make them good ambassadors for the Valley. We will be having a traditional Spring Class on April 21-22. We will be conferring the usual line offi- cer degrees, 14th, 16th, 18th & 32nd, but we will also be conferring the 11th and 24th degrees, which haven’t been presented since 2010-11. Many of these will be the nosaM s h lva snoe oetroppug mud atilir r wy sh, dcifircao tliae py esero r ov fue modeerr . naretee VhT naretee s G aedra Pnn anod td Mht osae n Vi agallic Se welkciwet rliy cel o azing hne onod r first degrees our new brethren have seen s inaretev n a m llufgninae wnitsa, Iyag w. lit l b a p fcale loe oevor tend ps ro a f croy tarbele, e in the Valley, and it will definitely be their mna airomed li tz wsohe hhe aevao tn, sohd e w ch teunitnoo s, ovreo cue or u Ayrtn u. nilievnn g first experience with a reunion weekend. I dna oitacided n c wnomere tliy pkal cale e tcO o 7eb 2r .710, have been reaching out to many of our l fareveS e ieruta ssmetd acu, a lh is-efis z be sznord outate Ge e Wgroef a iotgnihs hn in s military regalia, as well as a water fountain, pond and benches, are available for individual new brethren and trying to get them in- n ooitingocer n a b oznor Ce tairor Ielin ividn. d fslau Mseilima, linosa, egdoc s a on ehtd r volved on stage. I should mention that noitazinagro s m aa psly psahcruo s trevae o b i webircsne ttid nhh e omae f do v)s(ron s(narete, ) even if you’ve never seen a degree, you lo oevor (end s s inivre) tg ahn femre secrod . T sh olae te phf srevae roppus t t ch oitcurtsnoe n netniad mna netniad an oc te sihf aercas aerd . still get everything out of it by being in it, au hof yI hof au v a qne psnoitseuy csael, l 1lae -4 e0041-147-21 3tx, o10. 11 -r 80 .4546-995-0 perhaps even more. If we all waited until we saw every degree to participate, many of our cast members wouldn’t be involved ETEV R NA S GAR ED N DON OITA N FO MR now. That also goes for the Story of the As a way of honoring or memorializing Lodge Name ______Crucifixion, which is taking place on Palm an i laudividn , a pa ev r ca be in ebircsn d to Add ssre ______ltnenamrep y noh or an s(laudividni ) ecivres iC ty ______tatS e ______iZ ______p Sunday, April 9th. This event is open to the to our c .yrtnuo Phone ( ) ______iamE l ______public, so friends and family can see your Cho a pso sevae ezir : 1 P81x”2 (eva” w005$r ali) moccl m 5 ltado wenie ntis mh troo n 2ahe 0 c pretcarah les nir e participation on stage. If you are interested 8 P21x” (eva” w052$r ali) mmoccl o 4 ltad wenie ntis mh troo n 1ahe 4 c pretcarah les enir in getting involved in the degree work, or psaelP pnire ievat csnr ri boitp eolen altcaxw yy wos lluou kid e i t at sraeppo aecap; irs iedulcne n cd h cetcara tnuor . any aspect of the Valley, please do not ______hesitate to reach out. I will put my contact ______information at the end of this message. Credit Card rsaelP brutee cton feteplmoh rod m We are bringing back our Mother’s Day VISA stMa dracre Ame Enacir x pr sse ca pchend tlbaayk te Mo Cinosahe rahc i teit :os Luncheon this year. Ghostlight Theatre aC rd# ______ociffO Ge Pfif • Mninnalt Vionsag llic age Company will be having another production DpxE ta. e ______/_____/______/_____/_____ M001 Dinosa0 Sevirc Pyelkciwe, 1, 5A 143 this May. The annual Celebration of Educa- CtiruceS (doy de igi3 t)t) ______tion Dinner and Charity Golf Outing are P neho ______both returning this year. Details for all of Signatture ______these events will be found in this issue, as well as subsequent issues and electronic March 2017 The Rite News Page 31. Valley of Pittsburgh NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE GOURGAS LODGE OF PERFECTION PAID Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center GREENSBURG, PA 3579 Masonic Way PERMIT NO. 1234 Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2700 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
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