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William Batchelder Leads in Ohio House of Representatives by Practicing Principles Learned in Masonic Lodge William G March/April 2009 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2 BEACONA JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME William Batchelder Leads in Ohio House of Representatives By Practicing Principles Learned in Masonic Lodge William G. Batchelder, III, Brother Batchelder the minority leader in the Ohio served in the Ohio House of House of Representatives, is part Representatives for 30 years of a five-generation heritage of before being elected a judge in the Masons from Medina, Ohio. Medina County Common Pleas Brother Batchelder was Court. His time there was brief described recently in the because soon after his election he Columbus Dispatch as “the was appointed as a judge to the most experienced state legislator Ninth District Court of Appeals. in Ohio.” After leaving the bench in 2005, He not only has been a long- he was again elected to the Ohio time leader as a public servant in House of Representatives, where both the legislative and judicial his experience has earned him processes, but he possesses a deep much respect and leadership. background in Masonic history Throughout his legislative William G. Batchelder, III and those who have served as tenure, Brother Batchelder Freemasons. has served in numerous key Celeste thanked Batchelder during His grandfather and great- positions on committees. his State of the State speech, grandfather were Masons. His His two most high profile even though the men were from father, William G. Batchelder, Jr., moments came in the 1980s and different political parties. at age 94, is a 65-year member of 90s. In the Savings and Loan During the pay-to-play Medina Lodge #58, and was still Crisis of the 80s, he worked with scandal of the mid 1990s, Brother a trial lawyer at the age of 93. On Governor Dick Celeste to draft Batchelder referred both the the other hand, his son, William legislation to save depositors’ Republican President of the Senate G. Batchelder IV, joined Medina savings at stricken savings and and the Democratic Speaker of Lodge about four years ago. loan institutions. Governor the House to a prosecutor; both were convicted. He is the only Grand Master’s Class Petition ethics committee chair ever to Continued on page 4 Deadline Set For Mid May All petitions for candidates interested in being in the Grand The 25th Annual Ohio Master’s (One-Day) Class on Saturday, June 13, must be turned into the respective Lodges by the middle of May. Masonic Home Day A class will be held on June 13 in each of Ohio’s 25 Districts, is Sunday, June 14 and specific information for each event will be provided by the at Springfield District Deputy Grand Masters. Masonic Community The Grand Master’s class is an excellent opportunity for those potential members who normally do not have the time to See story on page 6 progress through the degrees in the traditional manner. ‘Reaching’ In our Third Century By Charles R. Murphy, Grand Master I would like to begin this message When we consider all that’s into your hearts to improve your by saying “Thank you.” As we happening in the State of Ohio, one personal relationships with others travel throughout the State of Ohio, thing becomes evident above all and with God. Whenever we make the Brotherly Love and warmth of else: you are the ones who make an effort to reach out to others, we Freemasonry abounds everywhere it happen. The Grand Master, the can’t help but improve ourselves we go. Regardless of whether we’re Grand Lodge Offi cers and the during the process. at a Reception, a Lodge Meeting District Deputy Grand Masters can Brethren, thanks again for or any other Masonic event, we try to help provide some direction providing Freemasonry with such a are made to feel so very welcome. to the Lodges, but they can’t make great start in our third century. Let’s On behalf of all the Grand Lodge results happen on their own. It is all continue to join together and Offi cers, and our ladies, I thank each the members of our Lodges who REACH for the stars – each of us and every one of you. embrace Freemasonry, who embody in our own personal way. As we see Freemasonry is doing great, and the precepts of our fraternity, the great things we can accomplish it is because of the efforts of our and who provide the presence on in the name of Freemasonry, we individual members. Every day the local level which makes us will continue to build the the results of Brethren reaching out successful. excitement and enthusiasm you toward excellence are evident. Other than this message in the already are experiencing. We have Lodges that have Beacon it is simply not possible for May the Supreme Architect of spruced up their buildings for the me to thank you all individually. I the Universe bless you and your Open House, and in so doing, have do hope you’ll ask your Worshipful families throughout the remainder made them veritable showplaces. Master to see his badge, however, of the year, and continue to guide, We have Lodges taking advantage which is a way I’m thanking every counsel and provide for each and of the matching advertising funds, Worshipful Master in the State. every one of you for many years and proclaiming their pride in WhenWhen hehe comescomes toto a GrandGrand Master’sMaster’s to come. Freemasonry, in their Brethren, and Reception,Reception, I willwill personallypersonally presentpresent in their Lodge. We have Brethren himhim a badgebadge whichwhich representsrepresents supporting the Masonic Model mymy gratitudegratitude toto himhim asas wellwell Student Assistance Program, and as to your entire Lodge wearing their MMSAP pocket membership. Every time watch whenever they can. Our he wears it, he will be pride is showing! extending my thanks to each and every one of you The Beacon is for the way you represent published bi-monthly Freemasonry everywhere Please report all changes of address you go. to your lodge secretary, who, in turn, We’ve started out our will notify the Grand Secretary, who maintains the database that produces third century with a The BEACON mailing labels. bang, and it shows no Brett Turner, sign of stopping. Keep Manager of Marketing and up the great work. Keep Communications 80-Year Award Presented The Ohio Masonic Home reaching out to brethren 2655 W. National Road you haven’t spoken to by Grand Master Springfi eld, OH 45504-3698 Richard Frederick, left, receives his engraved 937/525-3025 in years, to the youth [email protected] in our communities clock and certifi cate, representing 80 years and to the widows of of Masonic membership, from Grand Master George Braatz, P.G.M., Charles R. Murphy. The presentation was made Grand Secretary at our departed brethren. The Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio Keep reaching out to in January in Brother Frederick’s home near P.O. Box 629 Ft. Myers, Florida. Brother Frederick, who is help others in need, Worthington, OH 43085-0629 101 years old, regularly uses the Internet for 614/885-5318 toward improvement in [email protected] communication and research. He joined Carey all your endeavors, and Lodge #420 in 1928. 2 March/April 2009 The New Economy and Laying the A Reliable Source Foundation for By Worshipful Brother Wm. David Bannerman, Home Health Chief Executive Offi cer, The Ohio Masonic Home and Hospice I heard someone say that we are mix again with the world”. That Masonic Senior Services of facing “Generational Change”, means we can fi nd refuge in the Ohio has started 2009 by adding the kinds of changes that happen fraternity in diffi cult times. We another component to its health occasionally, but are so signifi cant can share our burdens, build care options. The organization has we do not go back to the old way each other up and strengthen our acquired an in-home health care connections and relations and hospice agency. Cornerstone so that we can endure Home Health and Hospice will and survive. Return to serve Clark, Champaign and Logan your Lodge, Chapter, counties with services such as Council, Commandery in-home skilled nursing, physical or Valley. Renew your therapy and other forms of therapy relationships and bring and hospice services. a friend. Brother Owen Johnson, M.D., The The Ohio Masonic Chair of Masonic Senior Services, Home is your place of was pleased to be able to add home refuge when you need health and hospice services to their reputable services for organization. “We looked for a year Ohio Masonic Home CEO Dave you, your brother or Bannerman speaks to a group at to fi nd the right organization and friends. You can be philanthropic Browning Masonic Community Cornerstone is a great fi t.” through us, relieve the distressed of thinking. Certainly we have seen through us and choose to live and the decline of our investments, receive services through us built retirement plans and savings. We on the values you know so well. have heard of big, solid companies The new economy changed that are struggling to survive. We our lives by shifting fortunes, Dr. Johnson says home health is feel the pain of friends and family but the strength of The Ohio most frequently used for short term out of work or facing foreclosures. Masonic Home, now found in help for rehabilitation or recovery So where do we turn? We turn many places, (I-CARE, Helping from surgery, but it may also be to each other and to The Ohio Hands, Cornerstone, Springfi eld, needed for longer periods for more Masonic Home.
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