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 hhee ccomesomes ttoo a GGrandrand MMaster’saster’s to come. Freemasonry, in their Brethren, and Reception,Reception, I wwillill ppersonallyersonally ppresentresent in their Lodge. We have Brethren himhim a bbadgeadge wwhichhich rrepresentsepresents supporting the Masonic Model mymy ggratituderatitude ttoo hhimim aass wwellell 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. There is a closing Browning and Western Reserve) is serious medical problems. “The great prayer that says “You are now still here for you. Call us. advantage Cornerstone has is that it about to quit this sacred place to also provides hospice services. Those who choose that option can get relief and palliative care with our values.” Badges for Worshipful Masters Mary Lough, director of the For the second consecutive year, Ohio’s agency said, “We are looking 80-Year Award Presented Grand Master is giving out special badges forward to serving our clients. I to those serving as Worshipful Masters have been with The Ohio Masonic by Grand Master during the year. Grand Home and the Springfi eld Masonic Master Charles R. Murphy Community for a long time and Richard Frederick, left, receives his engraved has created the badge, am pleased to serve more people clock and certifi cate, representing 80 years right, using the seal of through the Cornerstone Home of Masonic membership, from Grand Master the Grand Lodge as a Charles R. Murphy. The presentation was made key design component. Health and Hospice organization. in January in Brother Frederick’s home near Russell Wince, left, Master It is an extension of great care.” of Acme Lodge #554 in The badges are given to Ft. Myers, Florida. Brother Frederick, who is WorshipfulWorshipful MMastersasters wwhenhen ttheyhey 101 years old, regularly uses the Internet for Newark, receives badge For more information on Cornerstone from Grand Master. attendattend tthehe aannualnnual GGrandrand MMaster’saster’s Home Health and Hospice, call communication and research. He joined Carey Reception in each Masonic District. Lodge #420 in 1928. 877/684-5710.

March/April 2009 3 William Batchelder Leads in Ohio House of Representatives continued from page 1

have referred the heads of both legislative chambers to a prosecutor. He received his Master Mason degree in Medina Lodge in December 1967. He later joined the Scottish Rite in the Valley of Cleveland and subsequently was elected a 33º Mason. Shortly after becoming a Mason, Brother Batchelder was inducted into the U.S. Army. In one of his fi rst experiences in active duty, a sergeant (seeing his Masonic ring) pulled him aside and asked him if he was a Mason. The young recruit said he was. “Then I am naming you my platoon leader,” the sergeant said. “Because you’re Surrounded by Grand Lodge Offi cers, Brother William Batchelder speaks to a a Mason, I know you’ll never lie crowd in June, 2008, at Grand Lodge Bicentennial event on Statehouse lawn. to me.” The sergeant was not a He was the only public offi cial who presented remarks that day. Mason but had a positive opinion of Brother Batchelder was become members of Freemasonry. members. Brother Batchelder did actually elected to the Ohio In recent years, he has helped a his best to live up to that trust. House of Representatives while dozen young men petition Lodges, Even today, the Ohio legislator still in the military. “When I most of them legislative aides in acknowledges that Freemasonry came to the House, about 60 the Statehouse. continues to have a special presence percent of the members were “There are a lot of young people in his life. Masons, including seven Past today looking for light.” “Freemasonry raises your Masters.” He continues to be Brother Batchelder sees an expectations of yourself and prompts aware of his Masonic brothers opportunity for Masonry in the you to put the teachings of honesty working near him. future. “Society – in terms of its and integrity into your life daily,” “Over the years, I have known morality – has declined. There Brother Batchelder said. “I was many of the leading citizens is a good future, in this time of pleased to inherit this fraternal legacy around the state, and I am proud economic recession, for the values from my family and brothers who to know that quite a few of them of Masonry to spread and create have gone before me. are Masons.” a great presence of honesty and “It is a special heritage that you He also is very active in integrity throughout society.” must live up to.” encouraging young men to

200th Celebration Continues in Flowers A model Conestoga wagon was created by twin brothers David and Darl Silvus to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and it will continue to display ﬂ owers so those passing will be reminded of the accomplishment. The Silvus brothers are members of Mt. Moriah Lodge #37 in Beverly.

4 March/April 2009 Inspired to Get Involved

When asked, “What do Masons Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable do?”, our canned response is Foundation help fund the expense. usually, “We make good men Through the tireless efforts of this better.” This is the story of one Mason, involving a series of e-mails of our young men who made and nearly 10 months of phone the conscious decision to join the calls and follow-up discussions, fraternity and to get involved. he was able to assist the family Huber Heights Lodge #777 ﬁ rst to get the DynaVox Corporation learned of a local family’s situation designated as an approved which enables him to communicate through the widow of a former provider through the Bureau for with his family, teachers, therapists member. She told us of a family Children with Medical Handicaps. and friends. whose 6-year-old son, Noah, In late summer, the family What you should take away needed a Speech Generating Device received the speech generating from this story is that the young from the Dynavox Corporation. The device, which provided the Mason really had no idea what family’s insurance would not cover young man with the ability to he was doing when he began the device and they could not afford effectively communicate. There this undertaking. He had been a it on their own. As a result, the were several accessories associated military employee most of his life, child’s development was suffering with the speech generator device where everything was pretty much at home and at school. He could not that allow interfacing with the pre-structured, he seldom had the speak due to his paralyzed vocal family’s computer, expanding the opportunity to be very creative. chords. Ron Clement joined the capabilities of the speech generator He relates that this experience has Fraternity in the ﬁ rst one-day class. and offering even more capability. taught him several things. First, and Ron contacted Dynavox to With the approval of the Master foremost, appreciate what you have determine the cost of the speech of the Lodge, a fundraising dinner been given in life. Not everyone is generating device with the intent of was held. The fundraiser was a treated the same. Second, don’t be having the Lodge and the Masonic huge success, generating more afraid to try something you would than anticipated. The additional not ordinarily do. The rewards are accessories were acquired and usually multiples of the investment delivered to the family. of your time. Through the efforts Ron deserves our heartfelt thanks of the Lodge, Santa and a hardy “Well done!” was able to deliver additional For more information on the I-CARE accessories for program, call 888/286-0010 or go to Noah’s speech www.ohiomasonichome.org. generator

Sweetheart Banquet Held in Superior Lodge

The 15th Annual “Sweethearts Banquet” of Superior Lodge #179 was held on Feb. 11 in a restaurant in West Unity, OH. The Lodge picked up the tab for ﬂ owers, which were given to all the ladies, thanking them for being tolerant when their husbands were at Lodge meetings.

March/April 2009 5 Home Day Returns June 14th for 25th Anniversary

One of the year’s most anticipated fraternity-wide events returns to its traditional month when the 25th Annual Ohio Masonic Home Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 14 at Springfi eld Masonic Community. Home Day moved to September in 2008 to celebrate the bicentennial of Ohio Freemasonry, and will Several groups get in on the fun of the Shrine Parade at Home Day. again vary just a little from its usual fi rst Sunday in June slot to • Special exhibits and give-aways Hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Sunday. No matter the • Kids games and treats There is no admission to enjoy date, Home Day is a great way to • Tours of Springfi eld Masonic Home Day. There will be plenty of welcome in summer. Community’s garden villa homes free parking, including available The campus will be turned and apartments accommodations for those with into a festival of fun, food and • The Shrine Parade special needs. Springfi eld Masonic friendship with a variety of things Visitors can view their commem- Community is located at 2655 West to experience including: orative stones at the event. Meet National Road, Springfi eld. • Food and treats of all types Masons and their families from For more information on how you can available for purchase including across the state as well as Spring- be involved in Ohio Masonic Home our famous strawberry shortcake fi eld Masonic Community residents Day, call (937) 525-3025. • Live musical entertainment and staff from Ohio Masonic Home • Crafts and a fl ea market campuses and services. Florida Visits Include Award Presentations More than 400 Ohio Masons and Lodge Offi cers, from left, George He was very pleased that the their ladies attended luncheons O. Braatz, Grand Secretary; Robert Grand Master would stop by to with the Grand Master at three Rill, Junior Grand Deacon; Timothy present his award. Unfortunately, in sites in Florida in January. Jolliff, Grand Tyler, and Gary L. early February, Brother Christman McElfresh, Grand Chaplain. passed away. The receptions were held in the Bradenton, Ft. Myers, and Brother Christman, who Tavares areas. had been a lieutenant colonel in the Civil Numerous presentations of Air Patrol, received pins and certifi cates for Ohio his Master Mason Masons reaching new plateaus Degree in of membership were presented Quarry at the luncheons. Lodge During the visits, the Grand Master #382. and several Grand Lodge Offi cers presented a 65-year pin and certifi cate to James H. Christman, in a rehabilitation center in Sebring, FL. In the picture, Brother Christman is seated, surrounded by Grand Master Charles R. Murphy, right, and other Grand

6 March/April 2009 70-year Award Presented in Stockport Hank Faires, a Past Master and retired Postmaster in Stockport, received his 70-year pin and certiﬁ cate at Webb Lodge #252 in December. From left in the picture are Glenn Duncan and Timothy Jagers, both District Deputy Grand Masters in the 17th Masonic District; Worshipful Brother Faires; Past Grand Master Richard M. Wilson; and Thomas Harris, Worshipful Master of Webb Lodge.

Three Generations of Active Masons Past Grand Master Michael Himes, left, was present at the installation of his son, Rob Himes, as Worshipful Master of Golden Rule Lodge #345 in Covington, Kentucky, in late December. At right is Harry Himes (father of Mike and grandfather of Rob) who is a Past District Deputy Grand Master in the 1st Masonic District.

Gibsonburg Lodge Supported by One Large Family The Tornow Family, who are all members of Gibsonburg Lodge #575 can talk a lot of Masonry at a family reunion. From left in the front row are: Steve Tornow; Donald Tornow, Past Master; Allen Halfhill, PM; Paul Tornow, PM, and Michael Tornow, PM. In the back row, from left, are Ryan Halfhill; Sean Halfhill; Paul Tornow, Jr., PM; and Tim Tornow. Troy Halfhill, serving on duty in the U.S. Army, is not pictured.

Lawrence County School Board Composed of Masons In December, when this picture was taken, the Lawrence County Superintendent of Schools and all ﬁ ve School Board members were Masons, including two present and past District Deputy Grand Masters of the 12th Masonic District. From left, are Kenny Shafer, Ohio Valley Lodge #536; Roland Hayes, Ohio Valley Lodge and a PDDGM; Harold Shafer, Superintendent (who retired on Jan. 1), Waterloo Lodge #532 and current DDGM; Darrell Davis, Waterloo Lodge; Phillip Carpenter, Lawrence Lodge #198, and Ray Malone, Waterloo Lodge.

March/April 2009 7 EmBracinG TechnoloGy Texting, blogging and gaming are ways of life for teens and young people. They aren’t alone. Some Springﬁeld Masonic Community residents are also enjoying the beneﬁts of modern technology. Following are four stories of seniors whose lives have been made easier by these conveniences.

Texting as Easy as 1-2-3, LOL When garden villa resident found a 23-page list of WWW IlU lOl HT RUOK Polly Baker wanted to talk to text terms. So far, her only her grandson, she found out he frequent terms are ILU (I could only be reached through love you), HT (hi there) his cell phone, and even then not and RUOK (are you okay). through the speaker. He speaks Polly began practicing one language – text. before she even got the That wasn’t going to stop Polly. phone. Whereas some of She decided to let her ﬁngers do their peers shy away from the walking over a cell phone key technology, Polly and husband Dale computer on the road to stay in pad and learned to text. Polly’s enjoy keeping up with the trends. touch with family and friends. And daughter bought her a new “The only sure thing in life is when traveling by car, they use a phone for Christmas and it’s been change, it’s ahead of death and GPS tracking system to navigate like exploring a new world. taxes,” said Dale. “You may as where they are going. “It’s been fun, I really like to well keep up with change.” Being able to do so many things is learn,” said Polly. The Bakers use their home part of the reason the Bakers moved Already computer savvy, Polly computer to send e-mails, do to Springﬁeld Masonic Community. wanted to learn the text language, a business, make travel plans, create “I didn’t come here to sit around and sort of shorthand based on a series greeting cards and more. Frequent rest, I came here to live,” said Polly. of letters, and did her research. She travelers, they take their laptop

Caught in the Web “It’s like a lifeline, you always degeneration. Her family purchased Watching television and using the know what’s going on with family her a 42-inch television for Christmas Internet are two of the most popular and friends,” said Kitty. so she can see better. With family in daily rituals for many people. Also helpful is a little light on the places as far as England, Utah. South Independent living apartment console that indicates when a new Carolina, Oregon and northern Ohio, residents and sisters Kitty Hohl email has been received. Although Web TV lets her keep up with them and Christena Weider can do both she doesn’t do a lot of Web surfing, easily without running up a long- through their Web TV systems. Kitty enjoys keeping up with the distance phone bill. Kitty purchased hers in the late latest news and features on the When not on Web TV, Christena 1990s and encouraged Christena system’s homepage. And with just a also enjoys other forms of technology to buy one. It helps they can stay few remote clicks can switch over to such as DVDs. She has a Netflix in touch with family and friends cable television. subscription and looks forward to through a few keystrokes. Web TV especially helps new movies arriving. And the big Web TV allows users access Christena, who has macular screen lets Christena see the scroller to the Internet right through on cable news channels their televisions. Kitty finds from her chair a few feet it convenient as she can sit in away with no problem. her recliner and use a wireless And even though Kitty keyboard with her 32-inch and Christena reside on flat-panel television. For her, different floors in the it beats having a desktop same building, they said or laptop computer, which sometimes it’s just fun to would require software e-mail each other. updates and a place to put it in her apartment. 8 March/April 2009 WWW IlU lOl HT RUOK WWW EmBracinG TechnoloGy WWW IlU lOl HT RUOK WWW Auto Decision A ‘Smart’ out ofwithits bigdoor. and park quiteeasytoget very easytogoaround corners surprises alotofpeople.It is inside, whichBettysaid prices are high. Columbus area, andwhengas Betty visitsherchurch inthe in thecity, whichhelpswhen miles onthehighwayand30 not ahybrid,itaverages41 on severallevels. Although seat. passenger a has which Fortwo, Smart 2008 a is model The car. her was this knew Betty and it on miles 7 only was there right, just was in Cleveland. and locatedone scoured eBay So herfamily and-a-half togetabrandnewone. she founditcouldtakeuptoayear- car andBettybecameinterested. But said Betty. it makesmefeelyoungeragain,” could fit twoorthree in lengthwise. of anormalparkingspace,andyou they are verysmall,about thewidth from normalautomobiles inthat road –aSmartcar. Smartcarsdiffer Betty gotoneunlikemostonthe ones herhusbanddrove. Cars she’dpreviously had were much lessaconversationpiece. thought she’downhercar, resident BettySchmittnever Betty’s SmartFortwoappeals color The Betty’s daughterdrivesaSmart “Not onlyisitfuntodrive,but Deciding sheneededanewone, Independent villahome It’s actuallyveryroomy it,” Bettysaid, smiling. everybody wants totalkabout when shefirst gotit. talking abouttheSmartcar pair ofmotorcyclists passher Betty wasamusedtohear a did justfine. one SundayandtheSmartcar weather returning from church a harshwinter. Bettyfacedbad wasn’t a problem either despite “I meetalotofpeopleand It’s alsoaconversationpiece. Getting around inthesnow Wii Warrior in bothwasideal. having asystemthatindulged athlete inyoungeryears,so of videogamesandwasan year. Heusedtoplayalot coming tothecampuslast to heartheWii systemwas master ofthecampus. allowed himtobethegames video gamesystemhas Manor. TheNintendoWii to leavehisfloor onHillman court withouteverhaving baseball diamondandtennis to thebowlingalley, the Ron Turnbull enjoystrips has really helped meout.” giving usthings likethistodo “Their beinghere forusand staff wehavehere,” hesaid. enjoy andmasterinthefuture. purchase newWii gamesto department willbeableto times somedays,”saidRon. first, butnowI’mon itfi ve mind. user’s technology tochallengea uses quizzesandinteractive a computersystemthat going –themPowermachine, has anotherchoicetokeephim and mindoff otherthings. the systemgetshisspiritsup and lookingforward toplaying gaming has helped his strength, eye coordination involvedin and emotionally. Thehand- has helpedRonphysically Kris Zeigler. campus activitiescoordinator against otherresidents or “pro” status.Heenjoysplaying Wii bowlinghaveearnedhim Ron saidhewasexcited Assisted livingresident “I can’tsayenoughaboutthe He’s hopingtheactivities “I didn’tthinkI’dlikeitat When notplayingWii, Ron The chancetoplayWii Ron isproud hisskillson March/April 2009

9 WWW IlU lOl HT RUOK www Western Reserve Earns High Rankings in Surveys Springﬁ eld, Browning also earn strong marks

The nursing homes at Western taken from three sources: Health its campus) earned above-average Reserve Masonic Community and Inspections, Staffi ng and Quality marks in the fi rst national and Springfi eld Masonic Community Measures and then combined for state rankings of residential care, earned strong rankings in two an overall rating. or assisted living, facilities. recently released 2008 surveys. The Family Satisfaction Survey Browning had a 96.6 rating, Both communities merited from The Ohio Department of Western Reserve 95.7 and four stars out of fi ve overall from Aging saw Western Reserve Springfi eld 92.4, all above the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid earn a 92.5 percent rating and state average of 91.7. These Five-Star Quality Rating System for Springfi eld a 91.5 against the measurements are based on the nursing homes. Both also earned state average of 88.2. This survey Ohio Residential Care Facility four stars for health inspections and refl ects the care as reported Resident Satisfaction Survey and nursing home staffi ng. by residents’ family members, cover all aspects of residents’ The Five-Star Quality Rating friends and guardians and covers living environments. System was created to help a variety of questions across For more information on Western consumers, their families and various departments. Reserve Masonic Community, call caregivers compare nursing homes Earlier in 2008, Springfi eld, 866/433-1514; for information more easily and help identify areas Western Reserve and Browning Springfi eld Masonic Community, in which they may want to ask Masonic Community (which call 888/290-2664; for information questions. Nursing home ratings are does not have a nursing home on on Browning Masonic Community, call 866/878-4055; or go to ‘Flying’ Bean Bags in Cincinnati www.ohiomasonichome.org. Bean bags fl ew across the Cincinnati to the end, when the team from Masonic Center’s Grand Ballroom Queen City Lodge #559 emerged Records and on January 31 as Freemasons from victorious and was crowned the Greater Cincinnati area and their Grand Champion. Achievements teammates squared off in a hotly Recent news has highlighted three The inaugural Tri-State Masonic contested cornhole tournament. achievements by members of the Cornhole Championship sold Masonic Fraternity: A total of 21 teams from the First sponsorships, giving Lodges, local and Sixth Masonic Districts of Ohio, businesses, and individuals • Denton True Young – better as well as brethren from Northern promotional opportunities known in the baseball world as Cy Kentucky,Kentucky, ttossedossed ttheirheir wwayay tthroughhrough in the form of fl oor Young – was selected in January, thethe ddouble-eliminationouble-elimination eeventvent ttoo signage or custom, among others, to receive a Great reachreach tthehe fi nnalal rround.ound. MManyany full-color graphics Ohioan Award. Brother Young onlookersonlookers ffollowedollowed tthishis nnail-biterail-biter applied to the boards. was one of the greatest pitchers in The tournament also the history of baseball and was a featured an area for member of Mystic Tie Lodge #194 children, complete in Ohio. He died in 1955, having with tabletop sets and been a Mason for 51 years. age-appropriate • Walter Breuning, Great Falls, entertainment. Montana, has been identifi ed as the nation’s oldest man at 112 Ralph E.E. McLMcLemore,emore, JrJr.,., years old. He was a Past Master District Deputy Grand and long-time Secretary of his Master in the 1st Masonic Lodge in Montana. District, prepares to toss • Robert Wadlow was known as the his bean bag,bag, as PPastast “world’s tallest man” when he died District Deputy George W.W. in 1940. He was also the “world’s KoehnkeKoehnke waits his turn. tallest Mason,” being a member of Franklin Lodge in Illinois. He was 8-feet, 11-inches tall.

10 March/April 2009 Masonry in Motion “Jim did a version of this tour last year, but it was under the radar of most of Cyclist and Brother James our Brothers,” explained J. Sasak has announced his Mike Cecil, chairman of plans for a 26-day, “round the the Grand Lodge Special state” cycling tour to promote Olympics Committee. “I Freemasonry’s support of the hope this year the fraternity Ohio Special Olympic Summer will come out and support Games. The tour will begin him in this awesome on June 1 at the steps of the undertaking. We will keep Cuyahoga County Courthouse everyone updated on his and will travel in a clockwise my Brothers, I can turn my small progress on www.freemason.com perimeter of Ohio’s County seats. media splashes in each county into starting June 1.” Brother Sasak joined Lake a huge wave of interest and support After biking the border counties Shore Lodge #307 in 2007 and for these athletes and Freemasonry.” from Cuyahoga around the state became interested in its support The itinerary will touch 37 to Lorain, Sasak will bike south of Ohio Special Olympics almost counties, 19 Masonic Districts through Ashland, Richland, Morrow, immediately. (home of 80 Lodges), and cover Delaware, and Franklin Counties, “My plan is to arrange visits about 1,200 miles. arriving at the Jesse Owens Stadium at each county seat along my Brother Sasak hopes that Brothers on the Ohio State campus in time for route with representatives of in the border counties of the state the start of the opening ceremonies both the county Special Olympics might be willing to offer him a for the Summer Games. coordinators and my Masonic warm meal or a hot shower along For regular updates about Brothers,” said Sasak. “I feel his way. Those wishing to assist can Brother Sasak’s journey visit strongly that with the backing of contact him at 440-352-3993. www.freemason.com

Masonry Showcased At McKinley Museum In recognition of the Bicentennial of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, the William McKinley Presidential Museum and Library, located in Canton, will showcase an exhibit on Ohio Freemasonry from January 31 to June 7, 2009. President William McKinley’s Masonic membership is the Local Masonic support for lynchpin of the exhibit. His Knights the exhibit has been strong both Templar sword is displayed adjacent financially and through the loan of to a composite photograph of the artifacts, including a complete set officers of Hiram Lodge, Winchester, of Lodge furniture and early 19th Virginia, who initiated McKinley century officer jewels from Clinton during the Civil War. Lodge #47 in Massillon. This exhibit will be available for Artifacts relating to Garfield, A large portion of the artifacts on display in other county museums, Taft, and Harding, the other three display are from the collection of beginning in the middle of June 2009. Presidents from Ohio who were the Grand Lodge Museum and Anyone with interest in bringing the Freemasons, are included in the were part of the American treasures exhibit to their local museum should exhibition in addition to Masonic exhibit during the Grand Lodge contact the Grand Secretary’s office, artifacts from around the state. session last October. 1-800-292-6092.

March/April 2009 11 Ohio Represented at National Conference

Grand Master Charles R. Murphy and several Grand Lodge Officers represented Ohio at the annual Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries of North America in Anaheim, California. Numerous programs, work- shops, and break-out sessions were held on issues important to the business of Freemasonry across the many jurisdictions in attendance. The ability to visit with officers of other Grand Lodg- es and discuss common problems Simon S. Apple and his wife are surrounded by dignitaries, as the Grand Master and programs made the experience presented his 70-year pin and certificate. Included, from left, are George O. Braatz, most valuable. Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master; Bradford A. Goebel, Senior Grand During the time, the Grand Warden; Charles R. Murphy, Grand Master; Franck T. Kakou, Worshipful Master Master presented a 70-year pin of Forest City Lodge #388; Thomas H. Galyen, Grand Treasurer and Past Grand Master; and Terry W. Posey, Deputy Grand Master. Brother Apple, at 101 years old, to Brother Simon S. Apple in his is a member of Forest City Lodge. home in Hollywood. He is a member of Forest City Lodge Grand Lieutenant Commander of Governors of the Masonic Service #388 in Lyndhurst, Ohio, and is the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Association of North America. 101 years old. Jurisdiction; and William H. • Ronald L. Winnett, Past Grand Also in attendance from Koon, Grand Master of the Grand Master, was elected to a three-year Ohio, but representing other Encampment, Knights Templar. term on the board of the National organizations were: C. Michael Several Ohio Masons received Foundation for Children (Masonic Watson, Past Grand Master, special recognitions at the event: Model Student Assistance and currently Grand Master of • Terry W. Posey, Deputy Grand Program). He had been serving DeMolay International; Jim S. Master, was named to Planning the unexpired term for Past Grand Deyo, Past Grand Master, and Committee for next year’s Master Thomas E. Reynolds, who Conference of Grand Masters died last year. in Virginia. • George O. Braatz, Grand Secretary • Thomas H. Galyen, Grand and Past Grand Master, was Treasurer and Past Grand elected to a three-year term on the Master, was re-elected to another board of the George Washington three-year term on the Board of Masonic Memorial.

Charitable Foundation Three distinguished guests from Ohio, Surpasses $350,000 in Aid who attended the Conference of The Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation, with several recent grants, has now Grand Masters were, from left, Jim S. surpassed $350,000 it has given out to needy individuals and families since Deyo, Past Grand Master and Grand the Foundation was created in 1994. A total of 245 separate grants have Lieutenant Commander of the Scottish been approved over that period of time. Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction; William H. Koon, Grand Master of The concept of the Charitable Foundation was established to help those in the Grand Encampment, Knights need by Most Worshipful Brother Thomas Zahler, when he was Grand Master. Templar; and C. Michael Watson, Past Grand Master, and currently Grand All requests for possible assistance must be sent through an Ohio Lodge to Master of DeMolay International. the Charitable Foundation.

12 March/April 2009 Link Up With a Legend at Golf Classic

The Jim Perry Legends Golf Classic will return to Northeast Ohio for its second year on Monday, July 27. The Legends Classic is one of the Playing with a sports legend such as former Cleveland Browns receiver and current broadcaster Reggie Rucker is just one of the highlights for participants of the Jim most unique golfing experiences Perry Legends Golf Classic. available -- a chance to spend a day on one of the area’s top rated public features several local players from have the chance to bid on several courses with a retired professional the Cleveland Indians and Browns. unique items in silent and live sports figure, pick up some The event is held at Medina’s auctions. great merchandise and priceless Blue Heron Golf Club, named one Following its cancellation in memories. The event is presented of the best new public courses in 2008 due to the damage caused by the Benevolent Endowment America by Golf Digest. Helping by Hurricane Ike, the Jim Perry Foundation of The Ohio Masonic the Foundation run the tournament Legends Golf Classic will return to Home. Proceeds will benefit will be several Cleveland-area Greene Country Club in Fairborn residents at Medina’s Western Masons and their families and staff on September 14. Reserve Masonic Community. and residents of Western Reserve For more information or to register for Major league baseball players, Masonic Community. the Jim Perry Legends Golf Classic, NFL players, NBA players, boxers, In addition to being able to golf call the Benevolent Endowment coaches and officials are among the with a sports legend, participants Foundation at 888/248-2664. celebrities who have played in past can dine with their legend at a Legends events. The Medina event dinner following the day’s play and I-CARE Program Adds Coordinator, New Committees

To better Masonic Senior Services, serving person and enjoy the interaction serve the senior Masons, their wives and with lodge members and others. growing widows and Eastern Star members This program challenges me to needs of who want to remain independent in think outside the box and to be customers their own homes. I-CARE has seven creative.” and coordinators, each covering each The I-CARE program would committees, area of the state. like to welcome the newest the I-CARE Deb was a Rainbow girl in lodge committees: Rubicon #237 program Hanoverton, Ohio, and her in- and Sylvania-Pyramid #287 in is meeting laws were involved in Masonry District 11; Ohio City #486 in the demand and Eastern Star. She’s spent more District 23; Mid-Century #725 in with a new Deb Dunseath than 30 years in social services in District 22; and Hanselmann #208 coordinator. several areas. Deb was also part of in District 1. There are now 25 Deb Dunseath has joined to cover a Red Cross team that helped with volunteer committees in Ohio and the South Central Ohio area. assistance during the Hurricane more are always needed. I-CARE, which stands Katrina disaster in Louisiana. For more information on the I-CARE for Independence through “Elderly people are my favorite program or how to form a committee, Coordination, Assistance, Referral population,” Deb said of her joining call 888/286-0010. and Education, is subsidiary of the I-CARE team. “I am a people

March/April 2009 13 FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE Our Own Stimulus Package By Right Worshipful Brother Timothy B. Strawn, CAE, President, The OMH Benevolent Endowment Foundation At this writing, we are awash they moved to the campus. They’ve a stimulus for our Campus in new and foreboding financial determined they want to make a Beautification Fund, please send terms…TARP, bailout, stimulus gift of their $250 checks (total $500) your checks to the Foundation, package, etc. It seems the financial to our Campus Beautification Fund 5 Masonic Drive, Springfield, landscape is changing instantly which enables us to plant flowers, 45504-3658 and note “Campus and constantly. Just yesterday we trees and shrubs throughout our Beautification” on the memo line learned that another attempt to campuses to bring additional, or in a separate note. You may “help out” will send a $250 check continual beauty to them. “Tim, designate your gift for use on any to all Social Security recipients by we don’t need this money…we of our three campuses (Springfield, June 1st. have everything we need…and Browning or Western Reserve) or, Some say “How will that the Home (Springfield Masonic if you prefer, indicate no preference help?”…others say “I don’t want Community) takes such good care and it will be shared among all that money…use it to help pay of us we’d like to do something nice campuses. down this massive debt that’s being for it,” said Betty. “You know how Thanks for your consideration created.” Still others say things that we love flowers and shrubs. Please and creating something of beauty are probably best left unrepeated! put this money in your Campus for our landscape from the stimulus While preparing to write this Beautification Fund. Maybe others program! column, I received a phone call will see what we’ve done and want For more information on how a from two of our residents on the to do the same,” she continued. Charitable Gift Annuity can be Springfield campus, Betty and Thanks, Shays! What a great idea. Gene Shay. They are long time Consider it done. beneficial to you, contact the Foundation volunteers and residents, having If you’d like to join the Shays office toll free at 888/248-2664! We begun volunteering long before in making your stimulus check think you’ll be glad you did! Helping Hands Celebrates First Year with Innovations The Masonic Helping Hands Helping Hands is an hourly member visit them within 24 hours program has made strides in its first paid service that offers a variety for a free evaluation, after which year in operation. The Springfield/ of services for those who want to a companion will be in the home Dayton office has served 109 clients stay independent in their homes, within 48 hours to provide service. in Clark, Greene, Montgomery and ranging from companionship, Another important feature is Miami counties since opening in laundry and cooking to preparing having a live person available December 2007. meals, help with pets and 24 hours a day to answer inquiries The Cincinnati office, serving transportation. and set up service. Butler, Hamlton, Warren and Cler- One of the things that sets For more information, call the mont Counties, opened in July of Helping Hands apart is the Springfield/Dayton office at 2008, followed by the Toledo office, unique 24/48 service policy. If 877/564-0210, the Cincinnati office serving Lucas, Fulton, Wood and a client calls for services, the at 877/401-8653 or the Toledo office at Ottawa counties, in December 2008. organization can have a staff 866/229-0907.

Brother Crosby Provides Entertainment at Banquet Comedian Norm Crosby provided entertainment at the Conference of Grand Secretaries banquet. Here, Grand Master Charles R. Murphy and his wife, Zoellen, had a chance to meet with him brieﬂy afterwards. Brother Crosby is a long-time Mason, living in California, but with a membership in Massachusetts.

14 March/April 2009 Three-District Inspection Successful Thornville Lodge #521 in the 13th Nearly 200 persons attended some time such a three-district event Masonic District, Muskingum Lodge part of the day-long event. has ever been planned. #368 in the 18th Masonic District, and Jackson Lodge #85 in the 19th Grand Master Charles R. Murphy, Coffee and donuts were Masonic District, respectively, con- and all 12 Grand Lodge Ofﬁcers, available as Masons arrived, and ferred the three degrees of Freema- plus 9 District Deputy Grand Masters a full lunch was served in the sonry, one after the other, in a three- from the three districts, were present. middle of the degree work. lodge, three-district inspection on Although there is no conclusive Feb. 7 in a school building in Gratiot. record, it is believed this is the ﬁrst Thank You For Your Generosity We offer our grateful appreciation to the estates, individuals, groups, or other Masonic bodies who have supported The Ohio Masonic Home with gifts given between December 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009.

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March/April 2009 15 Being the Red Ant Brother Dan Arnold

Brother Dan Arnold is willing my there is no crystal ball, we need moments came last Thanksgiving to be the red ant. That isn’t a to maximize effectiveness, so it’s up when he initiated his grandson, superhero alias or Halloween to us to help figure out these ways.” Justin, with the Entered Apprentice costume, it’s what he hopes will Dan has a diverse background, Degree. Justin, a member of the U.S. help him serve the Ohio Masonic from heavy equipment operation to Navy, was home on leave and he is Home as one of the newest a management position at Western back at sea serving, and Dan looks members of its Board of Trustees. Electric Corp. to opening his own forward to helping him complete A red ant, retail business, specializing in work the other degrees. according and western attire. He spent 25 Dan said younger members to Dan, is years as an entrepreneur, and has like Justin are what will keep someone served as chairman of his church the fraternity going and he’s who isn’t board and on the boards of other enthusiastic about seeing new blood afraid to organizations. bringing sharp, new ideas to take question “Small business problems and Masonry forward. something large business problems are actually When not involved in church if it leads to similar, you attack them and solve or Masonry activities, Dan, who is better ideas them,” said Dan. retired, spends much of his time on or reasoning Dan was raised a Mason in his 125-acre farm near Harrisonville Brother Dan Arnold in figuring 1978 in Harrisonville Lodge #411. with wife Patricia, where his family out solutions. The board is a group “Masonry is an important part has lived for decades, although he’s excited to be a part of after of my life,” said Dan. “It’s about they don’t do any actual farming being appointed earlier this year. brotherhood. You meet brothers there, Dan has plenty to keep him “I’m astounded at the qualifica- from all walks of life. busy, with his son living across the tions of our board members, every- He’s held numerous titles for street. His hobbies include private body brings something different to various Masonic bodies over the piloting, motorcycling and restoring the table,” said Dan. “In this econo- years. One of his proudest fraternal antique automobiles.

2655 W. National Road Springﬁeld, Ohio 45504-3698 BEACON Web site: www.ohiomasonichome.org A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME Web site: www.freemason.com March/April 2009 • VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2 In This Issue: Batchelder is Proud Mason ...... Page 1 80-Year Member Award ...... Page 2 Inspired by I-CARE ...... Page 5 Embracing Technology ...... Page 8-9 High Rankings Achieved in Surveys ... Page 10 Biking for Special Olympics ...... Page 11