January/February 2008 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 1 BEACON A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME

Masonic Helping Hands Making Life Easier

disabled adults who Hands manager at the new offi ce. wish to remain in their “That’s where Masonic Helping homes, the program will Hands can make life easier. Our offer direct assistance vision is to provide services in the with things such as community with quality staff and light housekeeping, competitive pricing.” meal preparation, The program can offer companionship and more. assistance in several ways. One The program, operated of the goals is to help clients by Masonic Senior get the attention they need so Services of Ohio Corp., family members can be confi dent a subsidiary of The they are being helped and will Ohio Masonic Home, is be able to take care of other serving Springfi eld and responsibilities. surrounding counties, A licensed nurse will visit a with plans to open in 2008 prospective client and their family near Browning Masonic in their home to match a proper Community in Waterville companion based on the client’s and near Western Reserve situation and needs. A program Masonic Community in manager will stay in touch with Medina. the client to make sure their needs A new era in health care has “While many seniors are are being met to their satisfaction. arrived with the Masonic Helping more independent and living For more information on Hands program, which recently longer, sometimes a little help Masonic Helping Hands, debuted in the Springfi eld area. is necessary,” said Donna call 877-564-0210. Established to help seniors and Thompson, Masonic Helping Cornerstone Laying for Greenville Public Library

Greenville Lodge #143 sponsored Grand Master Ronald a cornerstone laying ceremony on L. Winnett, then Deputy September 23 for the Greenville Grand Master, applies Public Library for the second corn to the cornerstone time in 106 years. Many local as part of the ceremony. and Masonic groups participated Behind him, from in the parade and ceremony, left, are Grand Master including library board, state Michael A. Himes, Grand and local political leaders and Secretary George O. the Greenville High School Braatz, and Grand Tyler Marching Band. In the picture, Raymond T. Clark. Message from the Grand Master

By Ronald L. Winnett, Grand Master

Elections and installations are We have a vital message to going on but there is much to be over and we are embarking on our offer men of today’s generation accomplished. Bicentennial Year. that Masonry is just as relevant I think Masonry is gaining steam As you are reading this, the as in the days of our fathers and but we need the commitment District Founders Day Celebrations grandfathers. of every Brother to promote have concluded. All indications are This Masonic year will be very “The Wonderful World of that Masonry in Ohio is alive and busy with the Bicentennial events Freemasonry”! well. There is plenty of enthusiasm! I hope all lodges are planning social events of their own to include the public and get the word out of who we are and what we do for humanity. Sometimes the best Masonry takes place at times other than on lodge night. Part of your mission is to tell the world the importance that Masonry has played in the formation of our communities and state. Brethren, this is an exciting time to be a Mason and we have a wonderful opportunity to present Masonry as it is – to make good men better, to lead good moral lives, and to help improve society. Our forefathers laid the foundation that we enjoy today. It is our responsibility to improve upon it.

The Beacon is Grand Master Carves Turkey published bi-monthly Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett carves the fi rst slices of the turkey at Please report all changes of address the Ohio Masonic Home’s Springfi eld campus on Thanksgiving. The to your lodge secretary, who, in turn, Grand Master and his wife, Linda, visited the residents there for this will notify the Grand Secretary, who maintains the database that produces festive Holiday meal. The BEACON mailing labels.

Paul Quinn, Director of Marketing and Communications Holiday Joy The Ohio Masonic Home 2655 W. National Road Dispensed at Ohio Springfi eld, OH 45504-3698 937/525-3074 Masonic Home [email protected] Wives of some of the Grand Lodge George Braatz, P.G.M., Offi cers helped greet and hand Grand Secretary at The Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio out fruit to residents of Springfi eld P.O. Box 629 Masonic Community in December Worthington, OH 43085 at the annual Holiday Party. It was 614/885-5318 [email protected] a joyous, colorful event, attended by the Grand Master and other Grand Lodge Offi cers.

2 January/ February 2008 Filling Others With The Masonic Mission

By Worshipful Brother Wm. David Bannerman, Chief Executive Offi cer, The Ohio Masonic Home

The Bucket and the Dipper is a There is a closing prayer in the simple story by Donald O. Clifton. ritual of the Ohio Grand Lodge that Each of us has a bucket and a dipper. is a longer one than we usually say. When we say something positive to It says, in part, “…You are now to someone, we fi ll their bucket. When quit this sacred place to mix again we say something negative, we with the world...” Your Masonic dip something out of their bucket. organizations exist for that reason, Which do you do, fi ll buckets or do to be a sacred place, a safe haven for you dip into others’ buckets? you, free from the turbulence of the This is not just about how you world. Support each other, uplift treat your spouse, children, friends each other, and enfold each other in and coworkers. It is about your the good we do. fundamental belief in Freemasonry. The Ohio Masonic Home exists When you talk about your Lodge, to fi ll buckets. We are that sacred Chapter, Council, Commandery, place for elders to fi nd support for and Valley, are you positive or their needs, and fi nd meaning in negative? When you talk about their lives. Our communities are Masonic organizations in general, successful because of great services how do you feel? in specifi c locations. Our I-Care We are here for you or for Take a test. Mark down how coordinators, care committees and someone you know who needs a many conversations are positive Helping Hands program reach out little bit of bucket fi lling. Use us. and how many are negative. If you to support you wherever you are at Refer others to us. Take advantage have more negative conversations, home. Our Benevolent Endowment of the services we offer. you may need others to fi ll your Foundation provides opportunities Do your part. When you talk bucket. It is okay to ask others to fi ll for you to fund our fi lling of about Masonry, fi ll other buckets, your bucket. That is what we do for buckets and leave your mark on don’t dip in them. The good we do each other. the world. is our legacy to the world. Ohio Masonic Home CEO Elected to AOPHA Board Bannerman to Serve Three-year Term for Statewide Association

William David Bannerman, management. The Ohio Masonic and in defi ning the not-for-profi t CEO of The Ohio Masonic Home, Home’s subsidiary corporations difference of AOPHA members.” headquartered in Springfi eld, has operate retirement communities Founded in 1937, AOPHA is a been elected to a three-year term on in Springfi eld, Waterville (Toledo) statewide association representing the AOPHA Board of Directors. and Medina (Akron/Canton), as approximately 280 not-for-profi t As a board member, Bannerman well as home services. Prior to his homes, health-related facilities and will assist in establishing policy current position, Bannerman served community services for the aging. as well as helping to monitor as executive director of Swan Creek The Ohio Masonic Home is one of the overall performance of the Retirement Community in Toledo. the founding members of AOPHA. statewide association and will “I look forward to serving Members are sponsored by reli- serve on AOPHA committees as on the Board of AOPHA and gious, fraternal, labor, private and appointed by the chair. working with peers from around government organizations commit- Bannerman has been CEO of the state in helping set sound ted to providing quality services for The Ohio Masonic Home since policy for senior services in Ohio,” their residents and for older persons 2004, overseeing the organization’s Bannerman said. “It remains vital in the community at large. retirement communities, for all of us to work together for For more information, visit community services and asset the betterment of older Ohioans www.aopha.org. January/ February 2008 3 Carl H. Lindner – Business Leader, Philanthropist, Master Mason – Receives Rufus Putnam Award

He has also provided the Carl H. Lindner, Jr., has been his father Carl H., Sr., brothers Rob- downtown Cincinnati Masonic presented the prestigious 2007 ert and Richard, and his sister Doro- Center with gifts to support its Rufus Putnam Distinguished thy, founded United Dairy Farms. operation and completion of several Service Award of the Grand Lodge Many of Brother Lindner’s holdings capital projects. Several years ago, of Ohio. have since been consolidated under the Lindner brothers established The award, named for Rufus American Financial Group, a diver- an endowment for the Norwood Putnam, one of the earlier lead- sifi ed fi nancial holding company. Masonic Temple to provide for its ers of the State of Ohio and fi rst He has given freely of his time continuing operation. Grand Master of the Fraternity to the community, and provided Over the years, Brother Lindner in Ohio, was designed to honor extensive services on major boards has been a generous contributor to distinguished citizens and commu- and committees. The Ohio Masonic Home, and The nity service providers who possess In addition, he served on the Home’s Community Center has characteristics encouraged among Founding Board of Directors of the been named in honor of Brother all members of Freemasonry. Kennedy Center and has been a Lindner and his wife, Edyth. Brother Lindner is well known to devoted supporter of Ford’s Theater Brother Lindner is most proud of Ohio Masons as a business leader, in Washington, D.C. his involvement in 1995 in bringing philanthropist, former principle Brother Lindner has been recog- together the owner of the Cincinnati Reds base- nized by the Jewish community, leaders of ball team, and a Freemason. having received the Jewish Institute the Grand The Rufus Putnam award was of Religious Faith Award, the Inter- presented by the 2007 Grand Master national Peace Award, and the Man Michael A. Himes. of the Year Award by United Born in Dayton, Brother Lindner, Jewish Appeal. He is said in 1940, at the age of 21, along with to be the largest non-Jewish contributor to Jewish causes in the . Ohio Mason Joins At an early age, with encouragement and guid- Lance Armstrong ance from his father, Carl H., Foundation Team Sr., Brother Linder, and his Adam M. Clark, Ph.D., a member two brothers, Richard and of College Hill-Harry S. Johnson Robert, were introduced to Free- Lodge #641 in Cincinnati, has been masonry. All three brothers are named Director of Health Policy for currently 60-year-plus members of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Melrose Lodge, No. 671, in Nor- with headquarters in Austin, Texas. wood, and all three are 33rd Degree Lodge of Ohio and the Prince Hall He joined the Lodge in 2000, Scottish Rite Masons. Grand Lodge of Ohio, resulting and formerly was employed as a While Brother Lindner’s generos- in a joint recognition of each researcher and administrator for ity to civic organizations and causes other, which has led to many joint the National Cancer Institute in may have attracted more public at- meetings in the years since. “I have Washington, DC. tention, he has been very generous, been a Mason for over 60 years as well, within the Fraternity. He and I believe Masonry’s proudest Lance Armstrong, winner of seven was signifi cantly responsible for the Tours de France bicycle races, is an moment came at that historic 11-year cancer survivor. After his Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati’s meeting 10 years ago here in treatment and recovery, he formed establishing its fi rst Children’s Cincinnati,” Brother Lindner said. the Foundation. Brother Clark said Learning Center to assist dyslexic “We broke ground that day when that part of his job will be to help children and he recently provided we realized that we believed in the make the issues regarding cancer a an endowment to establish a same things, had similar purposes, national priority. second Learning Center at and could do even greater work if Norwood Masonic Temple. we all cooperated.”

4 January/ February 2008 Always and Forever

Jo Whitacre has always been an out. On days independent type of person. When the weather she returned to Ohio in 2002 after may not be spending several years in , agreeable, Jo wanted a community that would Springfi eld meet her need for independence. Masonic Whether she’s decorating her Community garden villa home, engaging in has the perfect her fi tness routine, or whatever solution: an she chooses to do on any given underground day, Jo has found her needs met at walkway Springfi eld Masonic Community. connecting “I do what I want to do,” Jo said. all the main buildings on campus bike and working with weights “I always have.” for those who want to get in their several days a week in the fi tness Residents are welcome to select mileage. Jo said she prefers the center. their own décor for their homes. indoor walkway, although she Jo said she’s never bothered to get Stepping into Jo’s garden villa sometimes opts for the outside a computer. “I would be too busy home, you can see the distinct paths when the weather is nice. Jo’s with email and never do anything touches she has added. Having routine includes walking two miles, else,” she said, laughing. lived for years in the brightness of riding four miles on a stationary Florida, she chose darker shades for a change of scenery. “I wanted something homey but livable,” she said. Veterans Memorial Dedicated in Tipp Jo enjoys barbecuing outdoors City by Grand Lodge with her friends. She has a view of the woods and occasionally Grand Lodge Offi cers assisted Tippecanoe Lodge #174 in dedicating the Veterans Memorial in Tipp City, Ohio, and laying the cornerstone will see deer wander by. She also for that city’s park on November 11. enjoys cooking and relaxing with neighborhood friends. Because of incessant rain, the dedication was moved indoors, into the Having an active lifestyle for Jo Broadway Elementary School gym. Approximately 250 Master Masons, doesn’t just mean being able to go plus 1,000 other visitors were present, including representatives of places. It means doing things – the numerous veterans groups. things she’s always been The ceremonies helped doing. Jo can rattle off a dedicate a 12-foot black granite list of sports she’s done monument for the city park. It is – basketball, volleyball surrounded by bricks engraved and tennis among with the names of veterans from them. She and her the Revolutionary War through husband used to take today. trips to Canada to hunt Robert W. Terrel, Secretary of moose. In later years, Tippecanoe Lodge, presented Jo became active in golf Most Worshipful Brother Winnett and bowling and was a with a certifi cate noting that a leading competitive brick had been placed in the park dedicated to the Grand Master’s walker in Florida. years as a Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army. These days, Jo has focused on In the picture, Grand Master Winnett proclaims the dedication. Behind personal fi tness. The Springfi eld him, from left, are James F. Easterling, Jr., Grand Marshal; C. Michael campus offers what she needs to Watson, Past Grand Master; Bradford A. Goebel, Junior Grand reach these goals. The campus has Warden, and Terry W. Posey, Senior Grand Warden. several walking paths, indoors and

January/ February 2008 5 A Source of Wisdom

When Edna Greenhorn moved in to one of the fi rst garden villa homes built on the Western Reserve Masonic Community campus, she looked for the campus library. “I was a librarian,” she said. “It’s what I know.” What she found was a stack of books in the middle of the fl oor. So, she organized the books and volunteered to serve as campus librarian. “Since I don’t have to do maintenance work, I have time to do things I enjoy, like volunteer in the library and sing in the campus choir,” Edna said. Now, the Western Reserve Masonic Community library circulates about 1,000 books a year. “We have large print books, Edna Greenhorn has served as the campus librarian since moving to Western videos, books on tape, magazines Reserve Masonic Community. and paperbacks,” Edna said. “The library is in a nice big room with The library is operated by Edna encourages others to join a magnifying reader and new resident volunteers and is open her at Western Reserve Masonic computers.” 24 hours a day. “Residents catalog Community. “Don’t wait to come,” Edna said the library has and shelve the books,” Edna said. she said. “There’s so much to do!” fl ourished since Western Reserve “Many residents enjoy the library.” Masonic Community became a Edna enjoys Western Reserve For more information regarding subsidiary of The Ohio Masonic Masonic Community. “There are Western Reserve Masonic Community, Home. “The Ohio Masonic Home so many fun and interesting things call 1-866-433-1514 or visit has done a lot to make sure we have to do here,” she said. “It makes me www.ohiomasonichome.org. the materials we need,” she said. feel good.”

Forgotten Giving from Charitable Foundation Moonlight Surpasses $300,000 Lodges The Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation has now surpassed Four Lodges that meet according $300,000 in total grants it has provided to individuals and families to the cycles of the moon were in need in its 12 years of existence. mistakenly left out of a recent The fi rst grant for $500 was awarded on December 15, 1995, and Beacon article on Moonlight since then 215 more awards have been made to help distressed Lodges. They were Leesburg Ohioans. Nearly $40,000 was granted in 2007. Lodge #78, Western Sun Lodge #91, Portland Lodge #366, and While the total given is impressive, the awards are limited to the Waterloo Lodge #532, which interest received each year from the endowment. Masons and is the youngest of the Lodges to Lodges are encouraged to donate to the Grand Lodge Charitable maintain the Lunar Legacy. In Foundation so its generosity may continue to grow in the future. total, Ohio has 15 Moonlight Lodges.

6 January/ February 2008 Improvement Projects Offer More to Browning Masonic Community Residents

Many wait for the New Year to got a complete makeover with a fresh paint were added to make the make changes and improvements. new ceiling, fl ooring, countertop appearance that much brighter. Browning Masonic Community got and sink. It was topped off with This was just the latest in an started early. a home theater system. This is ongoing series of cosmetic improve- In October, Browning Masonic where monthly events such as the ments to Browning Masonic Com- Community, located at 8883 Browning Brunch Bunch take place. munity. Other improvements in Browning Drive in Waterville, Now the room will be much more recent years include the addition of began a series of construction versatile for visitors and residents, a spa; Sarah’s Kitchen, a gathering projects to enhance life for the who can now enjoy a classic movie area with a coffee bar feel; an up- residents, staff and visitors. night and dance on the new fl oor. dated library and reading area; and Harmony Hall, where many The Browning Brunch Bunch an exercise room gave residents and meetings and gatherings take place, is the third Tuesday of each guests new places to enjoy. month and offers a A future project will include complimentary light connecting the walkways outside brunch. The lunch and the villa homes. learn program is the fi rst Browning Masonic Community Thursday of each month also recently added a new chef to in the dining room with its dietary staff. Chef Clark Trow- lunch available at a cost. bridge has earned awards and Both feature speakers several culinary degrees during who will talk about a his 35-year cooking career with number of topics. cake artistry and chocolate making Cosmetic changes to among his talents. the dining room will For more information about Browning complement the aroma Masonic Community, call 878-4055 or of fresh food. New 866-878-4055. window coverings and

Grand Lodge Plaque Presented To Pearl Harbor Survivor Brother Leo Betts was on duty on In the picture, from the USS Nevada in Pearl Harbor left, are Albert L. on December 7, 1941, when the Young, Past Master; Japanese attacked, and worked with Brother Betts, Right others to move the battleship toward Worshipful Brother ground so it would not sink and Posey, and Richard and became a Master Mason in block the channel. Fifty men and J. Shields, District Deputy October 1977. offi cers on the Nevada were killed Grand Master. that day. As a civilian, Brother Betts was an Brother Betts continued in the Navy electrical engineer for Standard On December 8, 2007, Terry W. and fought in several more battles Oil Company, and moved to Posey, Senior Grand Warden of in the war. He was discharged in Clayton, Ohio, just north of the Grand Lodge, on behalf of 1946 as a well-decorated sailor, Dayton when he retired. He has Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett, with many citations and medals to been involved in the conception, presented a plaque to Brother Betts his credit. planning, and building of the in College Hill-Harry S. Johnson current Veterans of Foreign Wars Lodge, No. 641. He received his degrees in Harry S. Johnson Lodge in Cincinnati Post home in Clayton.

January/ February 2008 7 Grand Lodge Formed 200 Years Ago in January During January, the Ohio They refl ected the diversity of past, membership refl ects the Freemasons will begin to celebrate the early Ohio settlers and operated community in which the Lodges the Bicentennial of the Grand under the authority of charters meet, uniting good men from Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons issued by East Coast Grand a variety of social, ethnic, and of Ohio. The Grand Lodge was Lodges, including , religious backgrounds. formed on January 4, 5, 7, and 8, , New Jersey, and More information about Ohio 1808 in the Chillicothe Statehouse Pennsylvania. The oldest Lodge Freemasonry and its Bicentennial by delegates from the six Masonic was American Union, chartered in celebration can be found at Lodges then meeting in Ohio. 1776, and the youngest was Scioto www.freemason.com. The six original Ohio Lodges Lodge, chartered in 1806. were spread across the state and Today, there are more than met in Cincinnati, Chillicothe, 520 Masonic Lodges in Ohio Marietta, Warren, Worthington, and with a combined membership Zanesville. of 114,000. As in their pioneer Actual Anniversary Date, Jan. 4, Allows Grand Lodge to Open Twice

Grand Lodge was opened in emergent session in two cities on January 4, 2008 – to the date, exactly 200 years after the Grand Lodge was formed beginning on January 4, 1808. Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett opened Grand Lodge during a Founders Dinner in Marietta, the fi rst settlement in Ohio and the location of Ohio’s oldest Lodge, American Union #1. Past Grand Master Jack L. Allen, at approximately the same time, opened the Grand Lodge in Chillicothe, Ohio, the actual site of the founding of the Grand Lodge in 1808. This “opening” took place in Scioto Lodge #6. Bicentennial Prints are Available Commemorative Bicentennial Items Prints of the painting, “From Whence We Came,” commissioned for the Bicentennial, are now available for order Available For Sale from the Grand Lodge Offi ce, 800-292-6092. The painting is For those wishing to show their Ohio the creation of Washington, Masonic pride, commemorative D.C. artist Peter Waddell. Bicentennial items are available from the Unsigned prints are Grand Lodge webpage, www.freemason. available for $100 and com, in the Market Place section. signed prints for $200. All items are available with the Matting and framing embroidered Bicentennial logo. services are available upon request. The prints are Clothing items include: professionally produced baseball caps for $10, golf on high quality paper, shirts from $25 to $52, measuring 36” x 24.” windbreakers from $32 to $41, denim shirts for $28, fl eece The painting depicts the March 1, 1786 meeting at the pullovers for $28, tee shirts for Bunch of Grapes Tavern that led to the formation of the $16, and gym shorts for $20. of Associates, four of whose leaders were Duffel bags are available for Freemasons. The Ohio Company established the town of $22 and golf towels for $14. Marietta, the fi rst American settlement in what would become the state of Ohio. The on-line Market places allows for purchases to be made by credit card.

8 January/ February 2008 FREEMASONRY - PART 2 The Home Opens on Route 40 This second in a series celebrating the 200th anniversary of Freemasonry looks at the early days of The Ohio Masonic Home from its cornerstone laying to the arrival of its residents.

The selection of Springfi eld, Bushnell Hall, or “the castle on the Ohio, as the location for The hill,” as it’s commonly known, was Ohio Masonic Home was completed and dedicated on October 23, signifi cant. The hill upon 1895. Although the building was ready, it which The Home would be would be nearly 18 months before resi- built was next to an impor- dents would move in. That time was spent tant national landmark – the assembling a staff. The fi rst adult resident National Road. As train admitted was Brother Ralph E. Brown of travel became more popular, Youngstown, who arrived March 31, 1897. construction was stopped in That year, 45 other Masons arrived as well 1838 by Congressional order. as 12 wives or widows. The road’s completion was While The Home was created with the later transferred to Indiana intention of helping distressed Master and Illinois. Masons and their widows, another On October 19, 1892, a need arose at the time. There were great dedication ceremony was held for The numbers of abandoned and orphaned Home. A band and a parade played for children. Seeing this, The Ohio Masonic crowds who marched from downtown Home added care of children to its mis- Springfi eld to the facility. The historic sion. During 1897, applications for 42 event was witnessed by 2,000 Masons children were received and six boys and and 1,500 Knights Templar. The veil was seven girls were admitted. On April 20 lifted from the cornerstone of Bushnell of 1897, Nellie and Nina Shaffer were the Tower, which was laid by Grand fi rst children admitted. Master Levi Goodale and the trowel Those adult residents whose health was passed to Most Worshipful Brother permitted it were allowed to help with Leander Burdick, Past Grand Master maintaining their new home including and President of The Ohio Masonic food preparation and serving, sewing, Home Board of Trustees. Brother carpentry and farming. The children Burdick’s name, like many others also helped with household and instrumental in creating The Ohio outdoor chores. Masonic Home, was lent to a building The children living at The Ohio Masonic on the campus: Burdick Hall, which Home were not up for adoption. They provides dining facilities for skilled received schooling and learned life skills nursing residents and connects the and the arts until they were able to return to Eastern Star and Scottish Rite wings of their parents’ homes or became old enough the Rickly building. The trowel is now to move out on their own. The Home on display in Bushnell Hall. would care for children until 1956.

Special Bicentennial Jewels For Worshipful Masters This jewel has been specifi cally designed for Worshipful Masters who serve in Ohio Lodges during 2008, the Bicentennial Year. The jewels will be presented by Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett to Worshipful Masters at the Grand Master’s Receptions in each Masonic District this year. The Worshipful Master must be present at the Reception to receive the jewel.

January/ February 2008 9 LIFE PLANNING Do Something for Yourself

Brother Jack LaLanne (Pro Canyon Lodge #557 California) is often called “the godfather of fi tness.” A Western Reserve fi tness pioneer who brought exercise Masonic Community to television in the 1950s, Jack looks President Jay Dettorre to be about half of his 92 years. spends a moment LaLanne spoke recently to with fi tness legend and Mason Jack executives of The Ohio Masonic LaLanne at the recent Masonic Homes Executives Association of North America Home and to the leaders of other Conference in Pasadena, Calif. in June. Masonic homes at the annual conference of the Masonic Homes LaLanne suggested you do the • Walk. “Put your whole body Executives Association of North following: into it,” he said. “Swing your America (MHEANA). “You’re • Eat fruits, vegetables and arms high into the air while doing a great job,” LaLanne said of whole grains. “If man makes it you’re walking.” the work being done by MHEANA (cakes, pies, soda pop), don’t eat • Create a preference for food member organizations. “But there it,” he said. that’s good for you. “Learn to is much more to do.” • Read the labels on your food. like it,” he said. A Blue Lodge member and a “You’re a machine,” he said. “Your habits make you what Shriner, LaLanne is proud of his “Get the right fuel.” you are,” he said. “Exercise is king; Masonic heritage. “One of the best nutrition is queen. Together, you • Consume less than 2000 things I ever did was become a have a kingdom.” calories a day. “Your waist Mason,” he said. LaLanne encourages you to size shouldn’t grow with age,” LaLanne believes in daily, reserve a few minutes each day for he said. vigorous, systematic exercise and yourself. “You can be better,” he proper diet. “My top priority in life • If you’re watching TV, do said. “Never be satisfi ed. Anything is my workout each day.” Jack lives some simple exercises during in life is possible, and YOU can by what he says to others, and he commercials. “Start small and make it happen!” has been doing it for over 75 years. build,” he said.

Scouting Award Goes to 98-year-old Galion Mason Ralph Cobey, 98 years old and a Mason for 75 years, has been presented the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award for his involvement with Scouting since 1920. The award goes to Master Masons, who have “displayed outstanding dedication to the Scouting program.” A member of Galion Lodge #414, Brother Cobey received the award in his home in a ceremony surrounded by Scouts, Scout leaders, and his Masonic brethren.

10 January/ February 2008 Mark Your Calendar Ohio Masonic Home Announces Key Dates

Key events for The Ohio Masonic Home’s subsidiary and affi liated corporations are as follows: • May 4 – District Barbecue at Browning Masonic Community • July 26 – Browning Masonic Community 70-Year Pin To William Cruise-In, Waterville McKinley Lodge Member • Sept. 7 – Ohio Masonic Home Day Harry D. Wise received a pin and certifi cate • Sept. 15/16 – Jim Perry Legends Golf Classic, recognizing his 70 years as a Mason in William Fairborn McKinley Lodge #431. James F. Easterling, Jr., Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge, made the • Oct. 4/5 – Western Reserve Masonic presentation. Three District Deputy Grand Masters Community Renaissance Faire from the 21st District and Lodge representatives Ohio Masonic Home Day in Springfi eld on attended the event. In the picture, from left, are Sept. 7 will be the culminating event celebrating James Fidler, DDGM; Richard Salkeld, Master the Bicentennial of Ohio Freemasonry. Time of McKinley Lodge; Frank Sekeres, DDGM; Fred capsules from each Masonic District will be Hocking, Lodge Secretary; Brother Wise; Larry Sears, deposited in a special new memorial location. DDGM; and Right Worshipful Brother Easterling.

Lodge Offi cers Busy Around State Each Year

Every November and December, Grand Masters. Information from at Middleport Lodge #363, the around the Grand Lodge of the Grand Master is communicated incoming Worshipful Master are Ohio, much activity is devoted to and the Past Master’s Degree seated, prepared for the activities. preparing Lodge Offi cers from their is conferred on all incoming Senior Wardens should plan upcoming year’s responsibilities. Worshipful Masters. for the requirement to attend the In each of the 25 Districts in In the 12th Masonic District Convocation in their district next Ohio, a Past Master’s Convocation (Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, and year, prior to presiding over their is convened by the District Deputy Lawrence counties) this year Lodges.

Masters-Elect of the Magnifi cent 12th Masonic District await presentation of the Past Master’s Degree, at Middleport #363.

January/ February 2008 11 Past Grand Master Iceman Receives 50-Year Award

Daniel F. Iceman, who served as Grand Master of Ohio, in 1978-79, was presented his 50-year membership award by Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett on Nov. 9 at Ebenezer Lodge, #33, in Wooster. A large turnout of Grand Lodge Offi cers, Past Grand Masters, family and Lodge members were in attendance. Those wearing the Grand Master/Past Grand Master aprons present are pictured. From left, are Thomas H. Galyen, PGM and Grand Treasurer; Thomas D. Zahler, PGM; Richard M. Wilson, PGM, Most Worshipful Brother Iceman and Most Worshipful Brother Winnett.

High School Classmates, Cleveland Area Mason Together in Lodge 65 Years Helps Mentally Ill Harry E. Shaw and Earl W. Thompson were classmates in Logan High School many years ago. In the early 1980, the son of Brother Harvey A. Late last year, they were together again, this time to Snider, of Cleveland, returned from college with receive 65-year pins from Mingo Lodge #171. signs of mental illness, and Brother Snider and his family found few resources to help in this Seated in the picture are, from left, Brother Shaw, time of need. 86, and Brother Thompson, 87, who both still live in Logan, Ohio. Helping to make the presentation are, So Brother Snider, a Mason for 45 years and a from left, John Hockingberry, Lodge Secretary; Ronald member of Forest City Lodge #388, dedicated Cottrill, Gene Garren, and Donald R. Farrow. himself to helping others in this same predicament. He is currently President of Ohio’s National Alliance on Mental Illness, and has held numerous other community leadership positions in this fi eld. He has contributed 20 years of advocacy toward the Mental Health Parity Act with testimony before Ohio legislators. Ohio Representative Jon M. Peterson, a Mason in Hiram Lodge #18 in Delaware, sponsored the legislation. Brother Snider said, “Understand that mental illness is not the fault of the individual. It is no one’s ‘fault.’ There are services out there today that can help encourage recovery and stability when it may otherwise seem hopeless.” For more information, contact NAMI Ohio at www.namiohio.org or 866-924-1478. 12 January/ February 2008 6th Generation Mason Installed as Huber Heights Master

The installation of Worshipful became a Master Mason in Pleasant his Masonic degrees in Stillwater Brother Michael A. Cromer as Hill Lodge #361 in 1903. He later Lodge in 1973, and then affi liated Master of Huber Heights Lodge became a member of Piqua Lodge as a Charter Member of Huber #777 sets a benchmark of six #24. Heights Lodge #777. He served as generations in the Cromer Family Paul Eli Cromer received his Master in 1986 and 1999. who have been affi liated with Ohio Masonic degrees in Venus Lodge Michael Alan Cromer received Freemasonry. Here is the family’s #152 in 1912 and 1913. He later his Masonic degrees in Huber Masonic lineage: affi liated with Stillwater Lodge Heights Lodge in 1998-1999 and Philip M. Cromer received his #616. Peyton S. Cromer became a was installed as Worshipful Master Masonic degrees in Pleasant Hill member of Stillwater Lodge #616 in on November 8, 2007. Lodge #361 in 1872-1873 and later 1944 and subsequently a member of Six generations in Masonry, while was a charter member of Ansonia Huber Heights Lodge. perhaps not any kind of a record, Lodge #488. Dr. Peyton Eli Cromer Bill Charles Cromer received is certainly worthy of special recognition. James Spruance Ohio Mason Featured For Honored As Clown Work in Virginia Secretary of Year James S. Spruance is presented Ralph “PaPo” Parsons, the 2007 Secretary of the Year born in 1916 in a farmhouse plaque by Grand Secretary in southern Ohio, has been George O. Braatz. Worshipful “clowning” around for 27 Brother Spruance served as years with the Central Virginia Worshipful Master of University Shrine Clowns. In 2006, he Lodge #631 in 1972 and then won a contest in Virginia became Secretary. He retired Beach as Clown of the Year twice from that position, but in the senior division, and has been a hard worker for the Shrine, bringing joy and laughter to thousands. He was recently featured in Kazimer, the publication of the Kazimer Shrine Temple in Roanoke, VA. Brother Parsons is a 70-year member of Victory Lodge #649 Brother Parsons, right, receiving good in Akron, Ohio. He petitioned wishes from his Shrine Potentate. Lodge at age 21, and was raised by his father, who was Worshipful Master at the time. At age 91, he continues his “clowning” around. Brother Parsons says that a good returned to those duties when diet, a lot of exercise, and a illness or death claimed another good attitude have been the Secretary. He is a Past District important characteristics of his Education Offi cer, a Mason for long life. 56 years, 84 years old, and still serving, once again, as Secretary of University Lodge.

January/ February 2008 13 FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE Abundant Gifts By Right Worshipful Brother Timothy B. Strawn CAE, President, The OMH Benevolent Endowment Foundation

Gifts, of course, are not only our gifts to his focus throughout the year but also a children and major topic of conversation dur- grandchildren ing the holidays. While we realize and that they Springfi eld area students presented gifts at the holidays to new you’re reading this sometime in had been Springfi eld Masonic Community residents George and Jan Evers. January or February, it’s being writ- informed of ten during the Christmas season and unanimously supported the them for all to see. We were happy and gifts are, even more than usual, idea. A very thoughtful and unique and honored to be able to express ever present. The Ohio Masonic way of making a tribute gift to a directly to the students our thank- Home and Benevolent Endowment former resident for which we are fulness for their thoughtfulness and Foundation have again been blessed also very thankful. “spending” of their time as well as this year with wonderful gifts from Following a farewell reception for treasure (which they held fundrais- many of you for which we are very one of our staff members recently, ers to create) to provide such gifts. grateful. I’d like to share three of we returned to the Foundation of- A wonderful representation of what our recent gifts with you. fi ce in Bushnell Hall (the castle) to this entire season is about. We had the pleasure of working fi nd a group of about 12 students, We are, and always have been, with a donor recently who was fa- their teacher and several parents so abundantly blessed here on this miliar with The Home from having from the school closest to our cam- beautiful campus with gifts of time helped a friend move here and then pus in the lobby with a number of and treasure from you and genera- visiting her over a number of years. presents for two of our newest resi- tions of your families, lodges, breth- She recently became responsible dents. They sang several Christmas ren and friends. Know that as we for administering a relative’s estate carols and surprised the residents enter the new year, we offer thanks in another state. At about the time with the gifts. Everyone watched as for all these blessings and a prayer she began to work with an attorney the residents tearfully and thank- that you and yours will be similarly regarding the estate, her husband, fully opened the gifts and displayed blessed in this year. a Mason, received our appeal for Alzheimer’s care. Her knowledge of the very special care provided here, Mason Lodge Donates the appeal to support our wonder- Computers to School Children ful Alzheimer’s care and an interest in making a positive, meaningful Mason Lodge #678 received to check in on his child’s progress difference with a portion of her publicity in the Cincinnati Enquirer online, enlisted the help of his relative’s estate led to a signifi cant for a new Lodge community Lodge members. program. gift to the appeal. An interesting, Working closely with the school gift-creating confl uence of circum- The newspaper reported, “Passing district and area businesses, the stances and a wonderful donor who out 80 home computers were Masons gathered and refurbished brought them together for which members of Mason Lodge #678 the computers, with all labor we are very thankful. as part of a new program – provided by Lodge members. We received a letter from a ‘Computers for Kids’ – to aid school children in the Mason Brother Mullinger, who has brother who lives out of state. He only been a Mason for about indicated, with a compliment of our school system who can’t afford a personal computer at home.” a year, has already discovered care, that the gift he included was a how Freemasonry, with many memorial to his mother who lived The used computers and other members working together, can here for a number of years nearly equipment were donated to the accomplish more than individuals 30 years ago and passed away here. Lodge by area businesses. Michael by themselves. He also indicated that his gift was E. Mullinger, Junior Deacon of He said the program will continue being made in lieu of Christmas the Lodge, who has a child in the school district and enjoys the ability into 2008.

14 January/ February 2008 Cleve Cornelison Inducted into Veterans Hall of Fame

Governor Ted Strickland in to assist post-graduate students contributed his time, expertise, and November inducted Brother Cleve with fi nancial assistance and has money to the benefi t of so many Cornelison, Jr., a World War II Navy awarded 25 scholarships to date. fellow countrymen.” veteran, into the Ohio Veterans Hall He is an active volunteer with The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame of Fame. the American Heart Association, was established in 1992 to recognize The recipient is a 50-year member Jewish Hospital, the Gospel City Ohio veterans with honorable of NC Harmony Lodge #2 in Mission, Hospice of Cincinnati, military service who have gone on Cincinnati, and has served as Lodge and Bethesda North. to make signifi cant contributions to Secretary. He has been described as their communities. Brother Cornelison, now 87 years “the epitome of a patriot and old, established an enduring trust charitable American, who has

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 November 1 and December 31, 2007.

$10,000 + Franklin Lodge #14, F&AM Felicity Lodge #102, F&AM Parsons, James S. Blankenship, Catherine Garrett Wykoff Lodge #585, Firelands Shrine Club Pfeifer, Carl E. & Norma Brister, C. E. F&AM First Masonic District Offi cers Robertson, Peter Grand Lodge of Ohio, F&AM Isreal, Rick Association Rosebrock, John Karth, Charles E. & Marjorie John W. Barkley Lodge #621, Fouch, Edward L. & Carol Ruff, Charles Luster, Jr. Siekeres, Julius M. F&AM Garrettsville Lodge #246, F&AM Sackett, Floris A. Spires, Garrell C. & Kay Johnson, Owen E., M.D. & Joyce Gist, Ronald Sager Lodge #513, F&AM Sturdivant, Webster Kelly, Floyd Grove, Harold J. & Elizabeth Scenters, James W., Jr. & Weaver, Jon & Janet New Harmony Lodge #435, Hamre, Gary L. Barbara F&AM Hanna, Jay S. Schuld, Joseph F. $5,000 - $9,999 North Bend Lodge #346, F&AM Harkins, Daniel C. Schutz, Bill Grand Chapter of Ohio, RAM Norwood Winton Carthage Lodge Hebron Lodge #116, F&AM Scott, John E. Miles, Louise C. #576, F&AM Herwick, John F. In Memory of Seanor, Rex C. Parkey, Loraine Prince, Thomas P. Boyd and Ruth Herwick Sentz, John A., Jr. Sheeler, Howard M. Queen City Lodge #559, F&AM Holcomb, J. Robert & Antoinette Shank, Harold & Josephine Valley of Dayton, AASR Shadyside Lodge #724, F&AM Holmes, Jan R. Shaw, Charles W. Sharonville Lodge #204, F&AM Hood, Walter Shelby Lodge #350, F&AM $2,500 - $4,999 Shrive, Harold George Hummer, Mark Sherwood Lodge #620, F&AM Howell, John W., Jr. Vernon, Carl W. & Joyce in James, Richard, Jr. & Marjorie Shomper, Matthew R. & Barbara Oberle, Betty Memory of Rex and Caroline Jones, Donald S. & Janet Stands, Robert D. Schulze, Vivian H. Vernon Karr, Thomas W. & Diana Stauffer, James W. Yellow Springs Lodge #421, Klimas, Edmund L. Stewart, Joseph S., II & Karen $1,000 - $2,499 F&AM Kuss, Richard L. Stonebraker, Carl E. Baist, George H. & Dorothy Lathrop Lodge #676, F&AM Strawn, Timothy B. & Lois Baker, Dale L. & Pauline $100 - $499 Lattanner, C. Rolland & Joy Superior Lodge #179, F&AM Central States Craftsmen’s Barry, Ross L. Lewandowski, Thomas Swanton Lodge #555, F&AM Bowling Association Beeson, Robert J. Liberty Center Lodge #518, The Order of the Red Cross of Cone, Grace Benjamin Franklin Lodge #719, F&AM Constantine Cyrus, George H. F&AM Lima Lodge #205, F&AM Toledo Ft. Industry Lodge #144, Davis, Orlando W. Black River Lodge #786, F&AM Mazza, Domenic Michael F&AM Davisson, Martha R. Brown, Gordon P. McCloud, Gordon M. Twin Valley Chapter #240, RAM De Vore, Robert Caplinger, J. Rodger McElroy, Jerry L. Unitrans Company in Honor of Grand Council of Ohio, R&SM Carson, Terry M. McGowan, Arno R. Elbridge Brewer Hosler, Bessie V. Clinton Lodge #47, F&AM McMillan Lodge #141, F&AM Verbsky, Arriton L. Mantua Lodge #533, F&AM Collinwood Lodge #582, F&AM Mergler, H. W. Waltz, Jeffrey P. Mayberry, William P., Sr. & Delores Conkle, Ray E. Middleport Lodge #363, F&AM Washington Lodge #17, F&AM National Lodge #568, F&AM Coolville Lodge #337, F&AM Mingo Lodge #171, F&AM Western Hills - Cheviot Lodge Parker, James B., IV Cox, Nelson L. Minton, A. W. #140, F&AM Russell, Michael H. & Lois Crabtree, Andrew J. Myers, Robert L. Weyer Lodge #541, F&AM Stahlman, George Creps, Michael R. National City Mortgage Mideast Whiston, Howard Crouch, Clarence Region of ROC William McKinley Lodge #431, $500 - $999 Crusader Lodge #720, F&AM Neeper, Jeffrey R. F&AM Arabic Club Foundation Cubbison, Robert W. Nevada Lodge #343, F&AM Williamson, Gregory A. & Berry, William M. & Delores De Vries, Edythe H. Nichols, Junior A., U.S.A.F., Ret. Deborah Bolivar Lodge #82, F&AM DeVassie, Terry L. & Ursaline Wolf, Beulah Capital City Lodge # 656, F&AM Deyo, Jim S. & Margie Olivet Chapter #538, OES Wyoming Lodge #186, F&AM Copper Penny Lodge #778, F&AM Dill, Wayne S. & Kay O’Neal, John W., Jr. & Betty Yanda, Eugene F. Coventry-Akron Lodge #83, F&AMDingle, Laurence J. & Janet Orphans’ Friend Lodge #275, Yeatman-Mt. Washington Lodge Edwin S. Griffi ths Lodge #749, Dover Lodge #489, F&AM F&AM #162, F&AM F&AM Dueease, Robert A. Oxford Lodge #67, F&AM Duncan, Toni & Steven Parkside Lodge #736, F&AM

January/ February 2008 15 Changing with the Times Illustrious Brother Jim S. Deyo, 33˚

Illustrious Deyo has come a long way. He Jim said the friendships he has Brother Jim S. was raised by his grandparents. made have been the most rewarding Deyo, 33˚, is He credits the Masonic fraternity aspect of his involvement. “I’ve met passionate about for his success. “Freemasonry has wonderful people from all over the his collection inspired me,” he said. world,” he said. of 12 cars and Jim joined Mt. Sterling Lodge Among his credits is serving on tractors. His #269 in 1961 and quickly progressed the Board of Trustees of The Ohio inventory through the offi cer line. He soon Masonic Home, fi rst from 1990 to includes a 1948 became a District Offi cer and then 1999 and again from 2006 to present. Cub Tractor, a a District Deputy Grand Master of “With technology and the growth of 1952 Ford pick-up truck, a 1977 the Ninth District. He served for in-home services, The Ohio Masonic Lincoln Mark V, and a 1988 Pontiac many years as Grand Treasurer and, Home has the ability to keep people Fiero – the last model made. “I ultimately, in 2005, as Grand Master in their residences, if that’s what they have diffi culty getting rid of of Ohio Freemasons. want. We can also provide special vehicles,” Jim said. In fact, Jim has He has also been very active in attention in our facilities when they performed all the maintenance Scottish Rite. He is a Past Sovereign need and want it.” work on his vehicle fl eet. “I like to Prince of Franklin Council, Princes Jim encourages the Brethren to work on things,” he said. of Jerusalem in the Valley of Co- support The Ohio Masonic Home and His other passions include lumbus. Coroneted a 33˚ Mason in its residents. “We have members who playing golf and following Ohio 1986, he became an Active Member could really benefi t from living in our State University football. He has of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council retirement communities,” he said. been an OSU football season ticket- in 1997 and served for a number of “Lodges should make it a point to holder for nearly 30 years. He is years as Grand Marshal General. He visit their members and their spouses typically accompanied to the games has also been active in the committee who are living in them. It means a lot by his wife, Margie, a converted work of Supreme Council and cur- to the residents.” Washington Redskins fan. Jim’s rently serves as Chairman of its In- In the end, Jim feels the business favorite OSU football memory is vestment Committee. In August 2006, orientation of The Ohio Masonic the Buckeyes’ 1969 showdown Illustrious Brother Deyo was elected Home and its Board of Trustees will with Purdue. “Ohio State’s Jack Grand Lieutenant Commander, the allow it to continue and prosper. Tatum was on the back of Purdue second in command, of our 15-state “We need to take advantage of our Quarterback Mike Phipps the entire Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. “In 47 talents,” he said. “We’re changing game,” Jim said. “It was cold. But years of Freemasonry, I have held an with the times.” that stadium was rocking!” offi ce for 46 of those years,” he said.

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