VOLUME 13, ISSUE 2
March/April 2006
A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GR AND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME
Ohio Mason owns Dayton Dragons baseball team
Hank Stickney hits home run in third successful career
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HENRY “HANK” STICKNEY
Cleveland native and Ohio Mason is now in his third successful career, and, despite his accomplishments around the world, has always made time to be active in DeMolay, the Masonic youth organization. For Henry E. “Hank” Stickney, this third career involves owning and operating minor league baseball teams, including the very successful Dayton Dragons. Hank Stickney was born in Cleveland in 1932 and his first experience at running a business came when his father opened The Campus Dairy in the early 1940s. They served hamburgers, French fries and shakes, and, before anyone even heard of McDonald’s, the Stickney’s had a drivethrough service and walk-up windows. The young man joined the Thomas Jones Chapter of DeMolay in Cleveland in 1948. He was active with the chapter’s ritual and
BROWNING MASONIC COMMUNITY
A field of dreams
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Brother Jim Fish and his brethren from Wakeman Lodge established a baseball field for handicapped children on the campus of the Browning Masonic Community.
sports teams, and was subsequently installed as the chapter’s 100th Master Councilor. After graduation from South High School in Cleveland in 1950, Hank enrolled at Western Reserve University in pre-law, but soon also joined the Air Force ROTC program. In 1953, he became a Master Mason in Newburgh Lodge #379 (now merged with Theodore Breck Lodge #714).
Career #1 After graduating college in 1954, Brother Stickney was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force and decided to attend intelligence school. At one point, he was assigned to a secret reconnaissance project in Georgia where unit members trained on the U-2 aircraft. One of his unit members was Gary Powers. In 1966, he was sent to Vietnam with Special Forces and CIA personnel, and later went to Dayton, Ohio, where he helped develop the first practical computer translation system for foreign language documents. Eventually, he was selected to become commander of the Air Force intelligence detachment in Taipei, Taiwan, and spent three years coordinating all intelligence activities between the Chinese government and the Air Force. The Chinese government bestowed Chinese Air Force wings on Brother Stickney and awarded him the Order of the Cloud and Banner, the highest military decoration for a foreign officer. While in Taiwan, he expanded his Masonic experience by joining the Scottish Rite and Shrine. He accompanied his son, Douglas, to a DeMolay organizing meeting in Taiwan, realized he was the only Senior See STICKNEY, continued on page 8.
A MESSAGE FROM THE GRAND MASTER by James M. Williamson, Grand Master
Let me once again begin by thanking all the Brethren throughout the state of Ohio for the extraordinary efforts made to promote our great Fraternity this year. It is especially rewarding as I visit the lodges throughout the districts to see first-hand the activities being conducted to promote Freemasonry within the communities. However, I am not surprised, because good men make up this Fraternity and we have never stopped Living the Principles of Freemasonry as we practice Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth! My Brethren, you accepted the challenge to get involved and be good neighbors, and from reports I have received from the districts and from what I have witnessed first-hand, you have truly made a difference. Local churches and a variety of food pantries have benefited from your generous donations that are passed on to those in need. In the process, the members of each lodge have been very innovative by labeling each non-perishable food item with the name of the lodge – what better way to let others know the good works we do.
Grand Master James M. Williamson, left, chats with Ronald C. Mitchum, Grand Master of South Carolina, at the Conference of Grand Masters in February.
What has been especially gratifying to see is the spirit and pride that has returned among the Brethren towards their lodge. Attendance at all functions has increased considerably. Masonry is becoming the topic of conversation outside the lodge room. Can you imagine if each of us brought one good man to the door of the Fraternity? It is not impossible to quickly double our membership. In other words, we have always been proud to be Masons,
but now we are proudly sharing the good works of Freemasonry with non-Masons and our efforts will move this Fraternity forward! Your charitable giving has not stopped with food donations. You have given generously in response to the calendar with contributions to the Charitable Foundation. Without a doubt, the Charitable Foundation needs our support and donations will continue to be accepted. It is an outstanding program that helps those less fortunate with monetary donations, whether they have Masonic roots or not. My Brethren, you have risen to the challenge and are being good neighbors within your communities. I continue to be so proud of this Fraternity and what we stand for. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better man. I also want to thank you for allowing me to serve as your Grand Master. I ask that you unite with me to advance this great Fraternity by Living the Principles of Freemasonry as we continue to practice Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth in our daily lives.
SHARE YOUR STORIES by Worshipful Brother David Bannerman, CEO, The Ohio Masonic Home
I read the most interesting obituary the other day about a brother Mason. In addition to the usual comments about work and family, there was a picture of him in his fez and the obituary talked about his contribution to fundraising on behalf of a Masonic charity. He raised over $250,000 on his own. Wow! What a legacy. Our Lodge, like so many others, has a lot of funerals. In one week we had three; two of the brothers were under 60, one was over 80. Many stories were told about their lives and what Masonry meant to them. One of the Masonic funeral services I performed last year was for a brother who was one of the quietest men I have ever known. Soft spoken, he attended every meeting in spite of failing health until a couple of weeks before he died. The story I remember most is about how he became a hero for one family. While driving by a house, he saw smoke and 2
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Dave Bannerman visits with Masonic Retirement Village resident Jim Rice at a recent High-Twelve meeting in Springfield.
helped get the family to safety from the burning building. His deeds were mentioned in the newspapers, but there was no mention of his lodge affiliation. His actions are a great example of Masonry in action. Why do we wait until they pass away
before we acknowledge who they are and their impact on our image as Masons? We need to let others know how our lodge, chapter, council or commandery makes a difference in our communities. Tell others how your membership helps make the world a better place. If your stories are told to the local newspapers, I guarantee your lodge will grow. Obituaries are a good place for Masonic stories, but they are worthy of mention on the other pages as well. No one talked about the greatest generation and the successes they had until Tom Brokaw started telling those stories. Now they are in the news weekly. Send us your stories and we will help share them with others. Send your story to Paul Quinn or Brett Turner at The Ohio Masonic Home, 2655 W. National Rd., Springfield, OH 45504, or e-mail pquinn@ohiomasonichome.org or bturner@ohiomasonichome.org.
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Your financial future is in your hands by Kelly Gillis
Retirement planning is often not thought about until it’s past the time to make the most of the opportunities available when you were younger. Retirement planners agree that in order to enjoy the same lifestyle in retirement that you do now, you will need 70-90 percent of your pre-retirement income. The best part is that it’s really never too late to start, or, as the old saying goes, “better late than never.” Here are some ideas to help you with successful retirement planning at any age. 1. Most retirement planning specialists will tell you that one of the first keys to successful retirement planning is starting early. It’s simple, the earlier you start saving for your retirement the more money you will have due to compounding of dividends and interest. The difference can be startling. If you started saving at the age of 40, you’d
have to save over three times the amount of money that you would have if you had started at the age of 25 to have the same amount of money at age 55.
Nurses Recognized for Outstanding Work practitioners who work on-call evenings and weekends have received a prestigious statelevel award. Candy Rinehart and Sue DipertScott received the 2005-2006 Excellence in Advance Practice Award from the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nursing. The women were selected from over 65 nurse practitioners across the state. William Garringer, M.D., Masonic Health Care medical director, said nurse practitioners are an asset to any community in which they practice. They save physicians time by handling routine medical issues. “They bring a compassionate, caring touch to all the patients they care for,” said Dr. Garringer.
3. Due to an increased life expectancy you will need to consider safe ways to continue to build your wealth even after you retire. Money market funds are a good way to do this and have little risk of going down in value. Most financial planners suggest having six months of normal expense money set aside (this is for any age) in case of emergency. There are many avenues available to help you have an enjoyable retirement, one that is free of money worries and woes. Take your time, read and educate yourself on them before you choose the one, or ones, suited for you.
2. Experts agree that you will need three main sources of retirement income, your Social Security, your pension and your personal savings (profit sharing, IRAs, or 403 (b) plans). Max out your employer sponsored retirement plans. These are a great way to save for retirement. Along with the immediate tax savings these offer, many employers offer incentives such as matching a percentage of contributions. IRAs (individual retirement accounts) are also excellent ways to save for your retirement. This money is put away pre-tax. When you withdraw this money at This article is provided courtesy of retirement time, you are in a lower tax bracket. The downside of IRAs is that you www.retirement-planning-guide.com.
MASONIC HEALTH CARE
Two Masonic Health Care nurse
cannot use this money before a certain age without significant tax penalties.
“Another big factor that enhances their care is the fact that they have more time to spend with each patient than a busy physician, and this especially enhances care for the elderly.” Rinehart and Dipert-Scott are graduates of Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio. Though they also have their own practice, Rinehart and Scott Family Health in Springfield, the women are reflecting the Masonic values by making time to take care of others who may be in need. Dr. Garringer says he appreciates their
Masonic Health Care nurses Candy Rinehart (left) and Sue Dipert-Scott recently received the prestigious Excellence in Advance Practice Award.
efforts. “We are very blessed to have two outstanding nurse practitioners such as Candy Rinehart and Sue Dipert-Scott helping with our residents in Masonic Health Care.” For information regarding Masonic Health Care in Springfield, call 888/243-2664 or visit www.ohiomasonichome.org. Beacon March /April 2006
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Teachers to Ohio Masons: ‘Thank You!’ A Masonic Model workshop recently to help eliminate some of the barriers to held at Miami University in Oxford attracted learning. I am excited.” 75 Ohio educators, teaching them to identify • From a school psychologist: “The training the “red flags” of at-risk behavior and to is wonderful. It will help all of our guide students to get the help they need to students.” lead healthy, happy lives. Here is what some of the attendees had • From a teacher: “Thank you for caring for and supporting teachers and students to say: in Ohio.” • From an educator: “It has been a blessing to learn that the Masons are so diligently • From a teacher: “Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your dedication and support dedicated to our children.” for education is much appreciated!” • From an assistant superintendent: “This is an outstanding opportunity for educators. The potential of this program will impact people across the nation. You are commended!”
• From a teacher: “Thanks for helping us
help kids.” • From a director of intervention: “Thanks
for contributing your valuable resources and efforts to meeting the needs of our students.” • From a teacher: “This is one of the best
seminars I have ever attended in 30 years of teaching!” • From an educator: “Thank you for your
generosity.” • From an educator: “This has probably
been the best practical, hands-on workshop I have attended in years. Just remember the children’s lives you have saved.” • From an assistant principal: “Awesome Ohio’s Masonic Model Student job! Keep up the good work! Public school Assistance Program is now in its 10th year. educators desperately need this type of For more information about the Masonic program to help our student population More than 75 Ohio educators particpate in a Model, including details on how your local who are struggling to be successful.” Masonic Model workshop in Oxford. This Ohio schools can register for the trainings, please Masonic outreach program, now in its 10th visit www.freemason.com or call Mark • From an educator: “This is a fantastic year, receives much praise from those who Bernardin at 800/292-6092. program. I now feel that I have the tools attend.
In the news… Pickaway serves spaghetti to help Special Olympics
Ohio Masonic Youth learn court system
Pickaway Lodge #23 raised about $3,500 at its annual spaghetti dinner on February 3 with the proceeds going to the Ohio Special Olympics. Last year, Pickaway Lodge was a major contributor to the project, helping the Grand Lodge give more than $125,000 to Special Olympics.
The Ohio Masonic Youth groups participated in a “mock trial” at the Columbus Courthouse on February 4 with 75 young people from DeMolay, the Order of the Rainbow and Job’s Daughters taking part. The DeMolay State Master Counselor was judge, the Grand Worthy Advisor served as prosecuting attorney and the Ohio Miss Job’s Daughter acted as defense attorney. A Franklin County Judge and two other attorneys helped assist the process and everyone learned much about the legal system.
Ohio DeMolay starts year with membership flourishing During January, Ohio DeMolay held two significant membership classes and initiated 27 new members. Ohio is first in the nation for new membership and hopes to continue that momentum all year, according to Executive Officer H. Jeffery Shaw.
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Willoughby member serves in Florida David H. Wheatcroft, a member of Willoughby Lodge #302, is continuing his Masonic service in Florida and currently serving as potentate of the Shrine Temple in Ft. Myers.
MASONIC RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Busy as ever
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hile The Ohio Masonic Home takes care of many residents, sometimes the residents help take care of The Home. Glen and Faith Garrison are marking their sixth year as Masonic Retirement Village residents and will celebrate the way they have from the beginning – by keeping busy and helping take care of the place they enjoy. Although the Garrisons looked at several different retirement communities in the Columbus area, none fit their needs. A patio home in the Phase II development of Masonic Square in Masonic Retirement Village seemed to be a good fit for them. Not only are they surrounded by fellow Masons and their wives (Glen will get his 60-year lodge service award this year from Linder #637, while Faith already has her 60-year pin from Eastern Star Triangle Chapter #592), but the activities and community involvement opportunities are unlimited. “If you had an active life before you came here, you will definitely continue it here,” said Faith. “You have to get out and do things. Everyone seems to get involved in something.” The Garrisons devote numerous hours to improving their community. Glen volunteers in the gift shop and Faith works with floral arrangements sold in the shop. Faith has contributed table ornaments at the Lindner Community Center and wreaths for Veterans Day ceremonies. Glen works with a grounds committee that goes around the neighborhood looking for things that may need to be replaced on the patio homes. He also works with getting menus for health care residents. Faith is on a resident council and works in the Masonic Retirement Village marketing office. But it’s not all work for the Garrisons, they take advantage of leisure activities such as playing card games, golf, exercising and taking art lessons. Faith also belongs to the local Red Hat Society. Faith has even taken to leaving her car
behind and travels the campus on a golf cart. The Garrisons also said the underground walkway below the main buildings is a blessing for residents to be able to travel without too much effort. Though they hope to never need it, the Garrisons also like the security of knowing if they run out of funds, the charity of Ohio Masons will continue to take care of them at Masonic Retirement Village.
The Garrisons said if there is one mistake people make before coming here it’s waiting too long. “You should come early enough to make friendships,” Faith said. “The people here will help you.” For information Masonic Retirement Village in Springfield, call 888/290-2664 or visit www.ohiomasonichome.org
Glen and Faith Garrison enjoy their time together on the beautiful campus of Masonic Retirement Village in Springfield.
OMH Alumni return Home in 2006 The Ohio Masonic Home Alumni will return to their “Home on the Hill” in Springfield on July 1 and 2, 2006. After years of triennial homecoming events, the alumni have decided to reunite at The Home every two years. More than 700 children grew up on the Springfield campus between 1897 and 1956, when a children’s home was offered to the families of worthy and distressed Masons. During the reunion, alumni will reminisce about The Ohio Masonic Home band, the children’s choir, the sports teams, working on the farm, the print shop, Sunday night movies in Rickly Auditorium and the many offcampus trips they enjoyed. More information about the 27th Alumni Homecoming is forthcoming.
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Endowed Memberships are non-ending gift to your lodge by Thomas H. Galyen, P.G.M., Grand Treasurer
In 1994, your Grand Lodge began the Endowed Membership program and currently there are 7,044 members who have chosen to help their lodges through the purchase of an Endowed Membership. Let me explain how an Endowed Membership works: 1. See your lodge secretary for the necessary form to begin the process. 2. Complete the form, include your $800
check and return to your lodge secretary. It is as simple as that. You are now giving your lodge a gift that they will receive each year for the life of the lodge – not the life of the member. Even after your death, your lodge will continue to receive income from this Endowed Membership annually. Now, even though you have given your lodge a gift, you also reap the benefits. After you pay your dues next year, your dues will
Grand Master’s Class members contribute to Scio Lodge excellence
be paid for the rest of your life because of your Endowed Membership. But, most importantly, you have contributed to the financial stability of your lodge for many, many years to come. Please think about giving this gift to your lodge and see your lodge secretary with any questions.
Chill of Icefest thaws with Masonic pride
Washington Lodge #17, Hugh L. Bates Lodge #686, and Benjamin Franklin Lodge #719, all of Hamilton, selected the design of the Grand Master's pin this year for the ice sculpture they sponsored in the city's fifth annual Icefest.
All seven line officers of Scio Lodge #587 were members of a Grand Master’s One-Day Class. At the Lodge inspection in January, “the ritual performed was exceptional. From start to finish, they performed all their duties with the dignity and professionalism that should be expected from all lodges,” commented one veteran member of the Grand Lodge. The picture shows the officers of the Lodge. The year indicates when the member participated in a one-day class. In the front row, from left, are: Senior 6
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Steward Todd Triplett (2005), Senior Deacon Bo Bailie (2002), Senior Warden Roger Walters (2002), Worshipful Master Mark Triplett (2002), Candidate Justin Triplett, Junior Warden Matt Hendershot (2003), Junior Deacon Ray Gross (2002), and Junior Steward Jairus Deremer (2005). The back row includes, from left: Secretary Jim Albright, Treasurer Dave Jones, District Deputy Grand Master Joe Harrison, Tyler Bill Dennis, Chaplain Larry Birney, Lodge Education Officer Gret Gullis, John Veronese (2005), and Bob Boals (2005).
Lodges seek donations for Special Olympics Lodges are actively seeking donations in support of Ohio Special Olympics. It now costs $100 for each athlete who attends the Summer Games in Columbus. For the last several years, Ohio Masons have contributed enough to sponsor every athlete. With the increase in costs, lodges need the financial support of their members now more than ever. Please consider sending your lodge a donation for Ohio Special Olympics. Ohio Masons make a real difference in the lives of these special athletes.
WESTERN RESERVE MASONIC COMMUNITY
Welcome to the Neighborhood NEW APARTMENTS OFFERED AT WRMC
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ew larger apartments are now available to assisted living residents at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) in Medina. Twentyeight independent living-type apartments are being converted to assisted living space that will provide more comfortable, spacious living accommodations to residents. The changes allow Western Reserve to meet the demand of the current resident population and the general public. “Our existing 25 assisted living units are typically occupied,” said WRMC President Jay Detorre. The existing assisted living accommodations, which will still be available, offer a flat fee for services. The new assisted living neighborhood offers flexibility, allowing residents to pay for what they want or need in terms of meals, bathing and dressing in fiveminute increments. There is a basic level of housekeeping, supplemented with a custom-built service package designed to meet individual needs. The spacious new apartments also give residents the opportunity to have their own furniture, if they choose to do so. They will be able to use the campus’ main dining room which also serves as the independent living dining room. Additionally, the new assisted living neighborhood is close to the community’s common areas. The new assisted living units had previously been an independent living
apartment area. Independent living residents in that area moved voluntarily to another area in order to free up space for the assisted living residents. “It was a, ‘let’s help our neighbors’ spirit,” said Detorre. “The new assisted living area offers more options for residents and prospective residents.” The flexibility of a la carte services has already attracted residents such as Helen Boyers, who said she is looking forward to living in the new area as soon as it is certified. “I can get up when I want and then make my own breakfast,” she said. “But there’s help if I need it. That’s important to me.” Boyers said she is excited she can dine
with her old independent living friends and pick and choose her own services. This is one of many ways the leadership at Western Reserve Masonic Community is meeting the demands of its residents and offering the best possible living options for Ohio Masons and their spouses. Western Reserve Masonic Community offers a variety of lifestyle accommodations and services from spacious garden villas to apartment living, including independent living, assisted living and private health care apartments. For more information regarding Western Reserve Masonic Community, call 866/433-1514.
Helen Boyers (front) enjoys a game of euchre with her fellow Western Reserve Masonic Community residents.
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STICKNEY, continued from page 1 DeMolay present and was appointed Chapter Dad. His son became a DeMolay, soon the DeMolay jurisdiction of Taiwan was created and Hank became the DeMolay Executive Officer there. In 1973, Brother Stickney reported to Wiesbaden, Germany, as chief of the Air Force unit, and he again was sought out for his DeMolay experience and named DeMolay Executive Officer in Germany for the eight American and five German chapters. While in Germany, he completed course work to receive his master’s of business administration from Boston University. He returned to the United States in 1977 and retired after 21 years of active military service with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
George O. Braatz, Grand Secretary, congratulates Hank Stickney on his induction in DeMolay’s Hall of Fame.
Brother Stickney enjoyed this business and soon bought a majority share and started running it himself. After building a new stadium in Rancho Cucamonga, Hank moved the team and operated it full time for six years. Minor league baseball gave Hank the opportunity to take fan entertainment to a new, higher level. He used innovations, such as mascots; fireworks; fast-paced, scripted music; games and promotions. Currently, Brother Stickney is chief executive officer of Mandalay Sports Entertainment Properties, a diversified film, TV and new media company. Mandalay and/or Hank personally own: • The Las Vegas 51’s, an AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers • The Erie, Pa., Sea Wolves, an AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers • The Frisco Roughriders, an AA joint Career #2 venture with the Texas Rangers In 1978, he launched his second career • The Dayton Dragons, an A affiliate of the by starting Western Medical Specialties with Cincinnati Reds his brother and they began opening • The Hagerstown Suns, an A affiliate of pharmacies across the country. the New York Mets INC. Magazine reported the new • The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, an A Stickney family business was one of the affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels fastest-growing private companies in • The Bakersfield Blaze, an A affiliate of the America, and Hank was recognized with Texas Rangers his photo on the magazine’s cover in 1986 Having been honored with many awards as Entrepreneur of the Year. during his lifetime, a few highlights of the Living in California and pursuing his new business, Brother Stickney continued honors bestowed on Brother Stickney his DeMolay service as Redlands Chapter Dad. In 1983, he was elected into the line 1934 World Series was of DeMolay International, and in 1986, 2 Masonic managers served as Grand Master of DeMolay.
Career #3 However, Hank’s business journey did not end there. After selling his health care company, he was persuaded to purchase a minority share of a new minor league baseball organization, the San Bernardino Spirit, in the California League. This was a Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners with 18-year-old Ken Griffey, Jr. playing center field. 8
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include a 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Dayton/Miami Valley, a 2004 Community Service Award for Ohio’s Second Masonic District in Dayton presented by Grand Master Steven J. Krekus and a 2005 induction to the DeMolay Hall of Fame in an Orlando ceremony. An Ohio State University sports enthusiast, Hank often returns to Columbus for OSU football games. His company also has been in conversations with the Franklin County Commissioners about possible involvement in the new Columbus Clippers minor league baseball operation. Brother Stickney and his wife, Delphine, have been married 50 years. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
competition between
“Freemasons Locked Horns in 1934 World Series,” reads a 1994 headline from the Trowel, the publication of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The Detroit Tigers, managed by Brother Gordon Stanley (Mickey) Cochrane, were pitted against the St. Louis Cardinals with Frankie Frisch as manager. Cochrane was a member of Fellowship Lodge in Massachusetts and Frisch was a member of Westgate Lodge in Missouri. The Cardinals won the World Series in seven very exciting games.
Brothers of the Bat Famous ball players who were Masons
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or more than 15 years in the 1950s and ‘60s, the Royal Arch Mason magazine published lists of baseball players who were Masons. In 1970, the magazine reported that 750 Masons had played professional baseball. The list included 46 players and other officials who had been elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Joseph E. Bennett, a member of Cleveland Lodge #781, is a prolific author of stories about Masons. He has written numerous feature stories on baseball playing Masons, including Rogers Hornsby and Ty Cobb. In fact, in a feature story for the Northern Light magazine in 1992, Brother Bennett created his “Dream Teams” of Masons: AMERICAN LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Jimmy Foxx, 1B*
Bill Terry, 1B*
Eddie Collins, 2B*
Frankie Frisch, 2B*
Rogers Hornsby, SS*
Honus Wagner, SS*
Joe Sewell, 3B*
Pie Traynor, 3B*
Ty Cobb, OF*
Hack Wilson, OF*
Tris Speaker, OF*
Lloyd Waner, OF*
Roger Cramer, OF
Paul Waner, OF*
Mickey Cochrane, C*
Jimmy Wilson,C
Ted Lyons, P*
Christy Mathewson, P*
Red Ruffing, P*
Carl Hubbel, P*
Seventh inning stretch prompted by Ohio Mason President William Howard Taft, an Ohio Mason, inadvertently launched a baseball tradition. While watching a baseball game in Washington, D.C., President Taft stood up in the seventh inning to get the kinks out of his knees. Thinking he was leaving, the fans stood up in respect, but the President sat down and watched the rest of the game. And now, during virtually every baseball game, the fans stand in the seventh inning to “stretch.”
Former Indians pitcher honored in 1988 by Ohio Masons During a Cleveland Indians pre-game ceremony in 1988, legendary Indians pitcher Bob Feller was presented a plaque by thenGrand Master George O. Braatz, recognizing the Hall of Fame member on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Feller, who came from a Masonic family, is an Entered Apprentice from the Grand Lodge of Iowa.
*Denotes Baseball Hall of Fame inductee
Ty Cobb’s Masonry includes Presidential comment, charity
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y Cobb, one of the greatest – yet most controversial – players of all time, became a Mason in his home state of Georgia, but lived in Michigan most of his career playing with the Detroit Tigers. A number of Masonic references are made about Cobb in a biography about him written by Al Stump. In the book, Cobb tells the story how he was invited by three Presidents – William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson and Warren Harding – to visit the White House. He said he played golf with Taft and Harding, both of whom were Ohio Masons. Cobb also remembered, “I attended Masonic rites with Taft in Augusta. He interrupted it with his snoring. He weighed
about three hundred. Sounded like a buzz saw. I had to nudge him awake.” Cobb was most known for his daring on the base paths, but little has been said about his charity. In his later years, according to Al Stump’s biography, Cobb sent monthly support checks to some three dozen men. One beneficiary was his former teammate, Mickey Cochrane, who was “beaned” by a pitch in a near-fatal accident in 1937, and afterward could not function. The Cobb fund helped support him for the rest of his life.
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A field of dreams
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hen Otis Avery Browning created plans for a home where Masons could live in retirement, he was setting out to fulfill his dream. Little did he realize the same grounds would one day also contain a “field of dreams.” Last year, the Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Ohio, donated land and, with the help of Brother Jim Fish and Wakeman Masonic Lodge #522, established a baseball field for special needs kids. Now, as ball fields all over the country get set for a new season, the Hound Dogs baseball team is also ready to take the field. The Hound Dogs started in 1999 but never had a field to call their own, often struggling to find places to practice. Ties to Wakeman Lodge resulted in a new direction. Brother Fish offered the lawn near Browning
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and the Wakeman Lodge building. For years, the Lodge has sponsored athletes in the Special Olympics, so this seemed like a natural extension of support. An idea was sparked to create an actual ball field rather than just using the lawn. They constucted a backstop and benches, and a picnic area is in the planning stages. Several Wakeman Lodge members contributed to creating the field including Brother Richard Sheldrick, who built the benches. Others have pitched in with coolers and treats for the Hound Dogs. Although a lot of places are called “Field of Dreams,” this story has a lot more in common with the 1989 Kevin Costner film than one may think. In the film, a farmer hears a voice telling him to build a baseball field in a cornfield. The result is several old-
Thank God I’M A COUNTRY BOY
WORSHIPFUL BROTHER SIR KNIGHT JOHN R. CLIME, KYCH
“I’m just an old country boy,” said Worshipful Brother John R. Clime, Knight of the York Cross of Honour. “With God, family, Masonry, friends, horses, music and laughter, my life is complete.” Brother Clime grew up on a farm just outside of Bucyrus where he raised horses. He learned to play the trumpet and for many years played in a trumpet trio called Sounds of Brass. “We played every kind of music from Christian to contemporary,” Clime said. “We played a lot at churches and Masonic events.” “I grew up in DeMolay,” he said. “I’m a lifetime member.” Brother Clime lives in a Masonic family. “My father has been a Mason for more than 50 years and has always been very active,” he said. “My brother and my son 10
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are Masons. My uncles were Masons. My son-in-law has his Entered Apprentice Degree.” His Masonic accomplishments are too numerous to list. From being a Past Master of Bucyrus Lodge #139 to serving as Eminent Grand Junior Warden in Grand Commandery, Brother Clime is involved in Masonry in a big way. “I’m proud of what I’ve done in Masonry,” Clime said. “It’s a way of life.” To Brother Clime, being a Mason means “having pride in yourself,” he said. But Masonry goes even deeper, according to Clime. “When you think you have nothing else to give but find someone in need, a Mason will give even more.” Brother Clime has given much of himself. His Masonic contributions include serving as an officer in many organizations of the
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time players emerging from the cornfield to play ball. The “field of dreams” at Browning was a cornfield the previous year, and they had to wait for the harvest to create the baseball field. Now, it’s helping fulfill dreams for youngsters. The kids, who range in age from 6-22, have a special version of the game where everyone bats, there are no outs and everybody gets to run the bases. The Hound Dogs play in the Greater Toledo Challenger Little League. They will start practice in late April, playing eight league games in the summer, and there will be plenty of use for the field after the season ends. For information regarding Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, call 866/878-4055 or visit www.ohiomasonichome.org
Mary and John Clime enjoy a moment together following a Commandery inspection.
fraternity. He is chief executive officer of Peoples Savings and Loan Company in Bucyrus. He has served as local club president and was elected a JCI senator for the Ohio Jaycees. He has coached AAU basketball and Junior Olympic volleyball. He was a 4-H advisor for 20 years and worked with the YMCA, the Bucyrus Chamber of Commerce and many other organizations. Brother Clime also manages two scholarship funds through the Bucyrus Lodge. “The scholarships’ value is almost $8 million with more than 40 different investments to support about 300 college students,” he said. Worshipful Brother Clime also serves on the Board of Trustees of The Ohio Masonic Home and is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Masonic Community. Brother Clime can foresee ongoing change for The Home. “But they’re good changes,” he said. “Masonic Senior Services is wonderful. We have to continue moving to home health care in order to better serve Masons.”
OHIO MASONIC HOME DAY
Uniting Masons throughout the state
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ome Day is about many things. Those who live at The Ohio Masonic Home want to make the annual event special for all who visit the place they proudly call home. Visitors to the Springfield campus will find most Home Day events will involve the participation of residents of Masonic Retirement Village and Masonic Health Care. Residents of independent living apartments, patio homes and assisted living rooms are involved from the planning stages right through to the big day, this year on June 4. Residents will help with things from tours of their homes and the campus to show how comfortably they live here, to putting their wares for sale during the flea market, to volunteering for the various other activities. Some may even add to the entertainment with their own unique musical contributions. Others will do their part by volunteering to help with whatever needs to be done. Most Worshipful Brother Wally Jones has been the parade coordinator for several
Home Days. He said it’s just a natural extension of what he used to do. As a former law enforcement officer, he directed plenty of traffic, and as a past Shrine unit director, he also learned to direct others. Jones said he looks to continue his Home Day duties well into the future. Home Day is a prime event for members of the fraternity to mix with Grand Lodge officers and Masonic representatives from throughout Ohio. Many lodges send a delegation to Springfield for Home Day. South Point Lodge #497 was represented by 19 members at Home Day 2005. The 17th District in Southeastern Ohio is hoping to send two buses of our brethren to Home Day this year. “Many of us have never been to The Home,” Brother Tom Logston said. “This is a ready-made opportunity for lodges to get involved in The Home.” Home Day will combine fellowship, entertainment, a Masonic Parade, Masonic vendors, a flea market, food and campus tours.
Grand Lodge officers convened at the 2005 Home Day. This year’s Home Day is scheduled for June 4.
Home Day Tentative Agenda 11 a.m.: Masonic vendor booths open. Entertainment and campus tours begin 1:30 p.m.: Introductions and remarks from Grand Lodge leaders 2:30 p.m.: Parade For more information, contact Brett Turner at 937/525-3025 or Paul Quinn at 937/535-3074.
Leading the way Ohio Masonic Home provides direction for industry
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fforts to make improvements in the long-term care business are being led by staff members from The Ohio Masonic Home. With reductions in the government budget for Medicaid, changes to the system are inevitable and necessary. The Ohio Masonic Home Chief Executive Officer Dave Bannerman is working with the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging President Larry Minnix and elected officials to explore legislation affecting organizations utilizing Medicaid. “We’re looking for ways to amend the requirements of nursing homes so staff resources can be utilized more efficiently,” Worshipful Brother Bannerman said. “The emphasis should be on resident care rather than government requirements.” Brother Greg Holm, chief operating officer of The Ohio Masonic Home, has been appointed by Merle Grace Kearns, the director of the Department of Aging, to serve on the Assisted Living Stakeholders
Committee. This committee was formed by Director Kearns to help with the successful implementation of a Medicaid-funded assisted living waiver. The Ohio Department of Aging has been seeking a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, which would allow the use of Medicaid funds for assisted living, instead of nursing home care. Masonic Senior Services, led by Holm, is heading the charge in coordinating community-based services that allow individuals to live longer in their homes. “Not everyone wants or needs to be in a retirement community,” Brother Holm said. “Masonic Senior Services is designed to provide services to Masons in their homes.” Masonic Senior Services is expanding, with service coordinators currently working in the Toledo, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield areas. Masonic Senior Services has been working with Masons to explain Medicare
Part D options. The staff monitors aging issues and is available to Masons and immediate family for consultation. For more information on Masonic Senior Services, call 937/525-4951. Brother Paul Quinn, corporate director of marketing and communications for The Home, has joined the Marketing Committee for the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes for the Aging (AOPHA). The committee, comprised of marketing leaders from around the state, is working with public policy and developing advocacy information for retirement communities. “The long-term care community is looking to the Ohio Masonic Home for leadership,” Bannerman said. “We’re using our Masonic values to set standards of integrity for the retirement living industry.” The staff of The Ohio Masonic Home is available to all Masons for assistance regarding aging issues. Contact The Ohio Masonic Home at 937/525-3067 or www.ohiomasonichome.org. Beacon March /April 2006
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Silver coin identifies Ohio Civil War soldier’s grave
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ecovery of a silver coin engraved with a Masonic insignia and the initials S.B.B. helped to identify the grave of a Civil War soldier from Pierpont, Ohio, who was killed in action near New Orleans. In 1914, a letter was received by Brother F. F. Cutright, Secretary of Relief Lodge from Davis Weill of New Orleans explaining the discovery of the coin. “A couple of years after cessation of hostilities between the States, one of my laborers in plowing a field, turned up an old grave, whose indications pointed to its being that of a soldier, and in said grave, was found a Medallion or Charm, made out of a silver half dollar, having engraved on one side the following: A Square and Compass in the center and the following engraved around the Bible, Relief Lodge #284 and the letters S.B.B. at the base. “This grave was about 20 miles from Port Hudson, La, which during the war 1861-1865 was, as you doubtless know, quite a Fort, at and around which many a man both Federal and Confederates, paid for his devotion to his Country (editor’s note: estimated casualties: 12,208 total, US 5,000; CS 7,208). I mentioned the find to quite a number of Masons, who showed some interest in the matter, and promised to trace up the Lodge in question, but so far as I know never did. “I was very desirous of returning said Charm to some member of S.B.B.’s family, satisfied that it would prove an heirloom, if the grave was in fact that of a soldier, as I surmised, but time went on, no information was vouchsafed me, and I forgot all about the matter, and in the meantime I lost or mislaid the Charm. A few days ago, in rummaging over an old truck of papers and effects, I found the Charm and I made up my mind, to endeavor to find out where Relief Lodge #284 was located, and to that purpose I 12
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Lost apron replaced for veteran Four brothers from Farmersville Lodge have provided a new lambskin apron to an 89-year-old brother residing in the Dayton Veterans Administration Center, who had lost his. Brother Walter Ellison, a 54-year member of Bexley Lodge #704 (which merged with Sunrise Lodge #783 in February), takes an active role in the weekly church services at the Veterans Center. Members of Farmersville Lodge provide a monthly escort service for the veterans
wrote to Mr. Bromwell Gr. Secy. F.& A. M. Cincinnati, Ohio, and he furnished me your name and address. “If there are any members of the family of the late S.B.B., have them communicate with me, if none, and your Lodge wants the Charm, let me know.” The coin belonged to Brother Sylvester S. Brower, who was initiated in Relief Lodge on Sept. 18, 1861, passed on Oct. 2, 1861, and raised a Master Mason on Oct. 5, 1861. He last attended Relief Lodge in March of 1862, shortly before leaving Pierpont to serve in the Union Army and later losing his life in battle. The coin and the letter from Weill now hang in the Lodge room of Relief Lodge in Pierpont, Ohio, as a testimony of a Brother’s attachment to his Lodge.
at the Veterans Hospital, as part of the Masonic Services Association Hospital Visitation Program, and learned of Brother Ellison’s need. “I’m 89 years old and I need to get some things in order,” he told them. In the picture, Farmersville Lodge members J. Rodger Caplinger, Steven D. Goad, Terry Hercutt and Duane Fornshell stand behind Brother Ellison, who smiles with his new lambskin apron.
Book signing, collectibles show planned in New Philadelphia New Philadelphia Lodge #177 will host a “book signing and autographed collectibles fest” noon – 6 p.m. on June 4 to raise awareness of the Masonic Lodge and provide an unusual and enjoyable event. Admission is free. Among the authors to attend are Dale Pierce, Rick Malloy and Joseph McLaughlin. Several professional wrestlers, a clown and miscellaneous craftsmen will also be there to entertain. Tours of the Lodge will be available.
Summit County lodges deliver food to needy
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ne week before Christmas, 63 Freemasons from lodges in Summit County assembled and delivered 120 food baskets and gift certificates to area families in need. A number of community organizations and churches nominated families to receive the food. The holiday groceries were delivered to families in Summit, Portage, Medina, Cuyahoga, Stark, Wayne and Tuscarawas counties. Thomas Spencer, secretary of the Lodge Officers Association of the 21st Masonic District, said, “This effort, which began 15 years ago as a Christmas food basket program, has been expanded to a larger, year-round initiative.” He added that every area lodge supported the effort by donating money Many members of the family of Masonry in Summit County pose with the boxes of holiday groceries ready to be delivered to needy residents in a seven-county area. to fund the project.
Secretary of the Year William Wright, Jr., right, of Cincinnati, secretary of J.B. Covert Lodge #437, was presented a plaque at Grand Lodge in October as the 2005 Secretary of the Year. He is shown with the 2005 Worshipful Master of his Lodge, A. Michael Mauer. The award recipient, selected by employees in the Grand Secretary’s Office, is chosen based on timeliness and correctness of his reporting, and outstanding communications with the Grand Lodge.
In the news… 3 Washington County Lodges support education effort Three Southeast Ohio Lodges have been recognized by the Ohio Historical Society’s Campus Martius Museum for contributions to support a “Hometown History on Wheels” program. American Union Lodge #1, Harmar Lodge #390 and Mt. Moriah Lodge #37 donated more than $900 of the $3,000 needed to subsidize school bus transportation costs for field trips to the museum for every third- and fourthgrade class in Marietta and Washington County schools. The program will reach 17 elementary schools and more than 400 students. As part of the trip, the students will see the Rufus Putnam House, where the first Grand Master of Ohio Masons lived when he assumed the office in 1808.
Strasburg Masons help give voice to 6-year-old Clair Downin Masons in Strasburg and Cypress Lodge #604 collected more than $700 to assist six-year-old Clair Downin in getting a new battery for her voice box. The money was raised through a spaghetti dinner in November and previous dinners. Clair, who suffers from cerebral palsy, cannot communicate verbally and uses the computer voice box to make sure she is heard. She is a first-grader at Strausburg Elementary School. She had to be without the voice box for two weeks over the holidays so an out-of-state firm could install the new battery. Beacon March /April 2006
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Hanoverton Mason saves historic bank mural Richard A. Wilson, a member of Sandy Valley Lodge # 408, is a volunteer firefighter accustomed to rescue calls. He was recently recognized for his efforts in saving a special “victim,” a mural of the Canal Boat “Mary Ann” painted by John Swenningson of Salem, Ohio. The mural had been a part of the wall of the Consumers National Bank in Havoverton since 1954. The bank building was scheduled to be demolished at the end of September 2004, but Brother Wilson volunteered to come to the rescue. First, a 1,000-pound section of the wall containing the mural had to be removed. Then Brother Wilson painstakingly removed the canvas from the wall with a cake knife. Later, the canvas was attached to a wood backing and the refurbished mural framed in walnut. The mural is the property of the Hanoverton Historical Society and will be on display in the society’s office.
Acacia Lodge brother given 75-year recognition
75-year award presented to Vinton Lodge member
Brother Frank S. Large, seated, was presented his 75-year membership recognition in Acacia Lodge #651 on January 27. Helping in the presentation were, from left, District Deputy Grand Master Charles E. Cole, Worshipful Master Robert E. Roffe, Grand Marshal Bradford A. Goebel and DDGM Roger Lynch. Brother Large, who will be 100-years-old in August, originally joined Masonry in Oklahoma and demitted to Windermere Lodge #627 in 1938. Windermere merged into Acacia Lodge in 1983.
Francis W. Burdell, center, received his 75-year membership award from Past Grand Master Jim S. Deyo, in December at his farm home near Bidwell, Ohio. He was raised in Vinton Lodge #131 in 1931. Assisting in the presentation were, from left, Dan Evans, a Past District Deputy Grand Master and former student of Brother Burdell; District Deputy Grand Master J. Stephen Harrison; Brother Burdell; Most Worshipful Brother Deyo; Bob Powell of Vinton Lodge; and Vinton’s Worshipful Master Rodney E. Fulks. Brother Burdell taught chemistry, physics and math at Rio Grande College for 33 years, retiring in 1974.
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ON THE ROAD AND HOPING TO SEE YOU THERE! by Worshipful Brother Timothy B. Strawn CAE, President, The OMH Benevolent Endowment Foundation
It’s been great being with the Grand Master at his “Buckeye Luncheons” in Florida and Arizona, visiting with the snowbirds and year-round residents of those sunny states. (Thanks, Grand Master, for your great support of The Home and your personal “testimony” regarding our programs and services.) We saw old friends and made new ones, just like back home. Mrs. Carol Zennie, director of marketing in Masonic Retirement Village, and I had the privilege of attending these gatherings and sharing about the Foundation and all our campuses. Our chief executive officer, Worshipful Brother Dave Bannerman, joined us for a couple of the luncheons in Florida. We also had the opportunity to visit with a number of our donors and supporters in both of these states. My thanks to them for their gracious hospitality and continuing support of The Home. You may wonder why we would attend these events. For some time now, we have welcomed or admitted a number of residents each year directly from their residences in Florida and Arizona – more than from some parts of Ohio. Demographics tell us that the typical pattern is for folks to retire to the sunny climates and then move back home, “closer to the
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 donations given between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2006. $10,000+ Richard P. Barchent, Jr. William M. Berry Charles A. Brigham, III Walter Frank Crystal C. Gifford Michael T. Puskarich David L. Stickel Richard L. Weaver Dr. Dimitrios N. Xanthakos $5,000 – $9,999 Dallas W. & Helen B. Bowyer Lincoln L. Carlton Michael R. Creps Richard C. Davis
Wayne S. Dill Dr. Richard J. Herr William P. Mayberry, Sr. Robert E. McNutt George K. Moss Dorothy T. & Myron T. Seifert Wilbur B. Smith Webster Sturdivant $2,500 – $4,999 Orlando W. Davis April T. Hale William S. Jaeger Betty Oberle James E. Olmstead Harry D. Waddell
kids,” when the inevitable challenges of advancing age present themselves. So, we welcome any opportunity to talk with a large group of Masons and their ladies or widows down south, out west or anywhere in Ohio. If your lodge, York Rite body, Eastern Star chapter, Shrine or Scottish Rite club needs a speaker or wants to learn more about your Masonic Home and its programs or services, just call us toll free at 888/248-2664 and we’ll set it up for you. Visiting those warm places made me think of two of our annual premier events which occur during warm weather months: Home Day and the Jim Perry Legends Golf Classic. Home Day, an annual event in Springfield, will be held on Sunday, June 4th. An insert in the last issue of the Beacon (which can be used as a lodge poster or at home) provided information about this year’s program and showed a number of pictures from Home Day 2005. Plan to join us to chat with residents, tour the campus, enjoy great food and fellowship, and meet some of Ohio’s Masonic leaders. September 15 and 16, we’ll welcome Jim Perry and his former professional athlete legends to a new location for a great
$1,000 – $2,499 Arabic Club Foundation John R. Clime Ronald L. Connelly Findlay Lodge #227 Edward L. Fouch Ralph Gooding William A. Harrell Joseph E. Hickle, Sr. Meridian Sun Lodge #69 Niles-McKinley Lodge #794 Gene R. Pequignot Dale G. Ray David R. Stacy Third Protestant Memorial Church Endowment Fund University Lodge #631 Jeffrey P. Waltz $100 – $999 Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 Allen Lodge #276 Alpha Lodge #729 Amelia Lodge #590 James L. Armitage, M.D. George D. & B.J. Arters Ashlar Lodge #639 Marion Baird Donald L. Barker Timothy Barlowe
John A. Baxter Stanley T. Benner Blendon Lodge #339 Gordon P. Brown Canton Lodge #60 Capital City Lodge # 656 Carey Lodge #420 Carthage Lodge #573 Floyd Case, Jr. Clarington Lodge #597 Dennis E. Cligrow Cortland Lodge #529 Ray Cottrill John R. Craven Michael R. Creps Crusader Lodge #720 Dalton Lodge #578 Leonard A. Davidson, Jr. Robert W. Denig Craig R. Dieckhoner Lehr L. Dircks Edenton Lodge #332 Employees of the Secretary’s Office at General Motors Corp. E.T. Carson Lodge #598 Frank Fannin Richard Farrar James G. Fidler Fielding Lodge #192 Frank H. Marquis Lodge #690 William U. Funk Garfield Lodge #528
A group of “Legends” watch as professional golfer Chris Perry demonstrates his drive during a clinic at the September 2005 Jim Perry Legends Golf Classic in Springfield.
weekend of golf, food and fun. Put together a foursome and prepare to have your most enjoyable round(s) of golf in a long time. Also enjoy an exciting silent and live auction. This year’s recipient of the event proceeds will again be our Alzheimer’s program and related services. Plan now to join us for one or both days. For more information, call the Foundation at 888/248-2664 or go to the Foundation’s page at www.ohiomasonichome.org. Thank you again for all your support. It is sincerely appreciated!
Lee R. Garrett Germantown Lodge #257 Brian Gerwig Grove City Lodge Henry J. Hanzl Harbor Light Lodge #746 Harding-Concordia Lodge #345 Harmony Lodge #8 Foster H. Hathaway Jack C. Hazlett William E. Henrich Highland Lodge #38 Thomas C. Hubler Joseph Jarvis Jeffersonville Lodge #468 John W. Durst Lodge #716 Charles E. Karth Lawrence J. Kast Floyd Kelly Libanus Lodge #80 Lincoln Lodge #693 Linden Lodge #637 Linwood Lodge #567 LeRoy A. Lloyd Raymond D. Lund Kenneth R. McGuire David McKeen Manchester Lodge #317 Meander Lodge #765
Morning Dawn Lodge #7 Mount Akra Lodge #680 Mt. Gilead Lodge #206 Mt. Moriah Lodge #37 Charles D. Murphy Richard E. Myers Nauvoo Lodge #769 New Burlington Lodge #574 Craig A. Noble North Star Lodge #638 Oak Harbor Lodge #495 Ohio City Lodge #486 Oliver H. Perry Lodge #341 Oola Khan Grotto Order of Red Cross of Constantine Dale M. Palmer Parma Lodge #721 Patriot Lodge #496 Charles L. Peyton Lewis E. Prine Quaker City Lodge #500 Joseph Radican Ralph R. Rickly Lodge #670 Lester W. Roberts Rockton Lodge #316 Rubicon Lodge #237 Floris A. Sackett Seville Lodge #74
Harold & Josephine Shank Sherwood Lodge #620 Dale Shroyer Russell A. Sibbring Smithfield Lodge #182 South Gate-Potter Lodge #782 Sparrow Lodge #400 David R. Stacy Stow Lodge #768 Philip Strauss Sunrise Lodge #783 Robert Taylor Toledo Ft. Industry Lodge #144 Raymond H. Tope J. M. Townsley Trinity Lodge #710 Urbana Chapter #34 Valley Lodge #145 Valley of Dayton, AASR Barry VanHoozen Victory Chapter #210, RAM Victory Lodge #649 Adam E. Viers Gary Walter Elizabeth R. Whitaker Lloyd E. White Frank R. Williams Fredrick P. Zuspan
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MASONIC SENIOR SERVICES
Serving Dayton and Springfield
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Diane Shober is the service coordinator Toledo and Brother Rodney Skinner of in the Dayton/Springfield area for Masonic Springfield. Each of the coordinators is available to speak at lodge Senior Services. Diane works functions regarding aging to identify community-based issues. services that allow older Masonic Senior Services Ohio Masons to remain in was developed to serve their homes. Masons and their wives or The Masonic Senior widows by identifying and Services Program provides assistance in planning for coordinating communitylong-term care and clarifies based services that assist Medicare and Medicaid them in remaining in their Diane Shober links Masons issues. own home and maintaining with community services in Diane holds a bachelor’s their independence. Other the Dayton and Springfield degree in social psychology services offered include areas. and an associate’s degree in assistance with applications mental health technology. She has worked for government services and benefits, for the last 11 years with the Area Agency information concerning advanced directives on Aging in Dayton, having case managed (living wills, power of attorney for health multiple home care programs for seniors care or business) and information concerning and supervising the Residential State Medicare program questions including the Supplement program as well. She also new Medicare D or medical billing. For more information about Masonic worked at Bethany Lutheran Village in their nursing facility as a health care social worker Senior Services, call 888/286-0010 or and for numerous years in the mental health contact a service coordinator in your area. system case managing persons with severe Cincinnati: Amy Colley, 800/706-1710 mental disorders. She is a licensed social Cleveland: Kim Howitt, 800/901-1431 worker in Ohio. Dayton/Springfield: Diane Shober, Diane joins Senior Service Coordinators 888/207-8472 Toledo: Liz Witter, 800/706-1709 Amy Colley of Cincinnati, Liz Witter of
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The Beacon is Published Bi-Monthly Please report all changes of address to your lodge secretary, who, in turn, will notify the Grand Secretary, who maintains the database that produces The BEACON mailing labels. The Ohio Masonic Home includes Masonic Health Care, Inc.; Masonic Retirement Village, Inc.; and the Benevolent Endowment Foundation, Inc., at the Springfield campus; the Browning Masonic Community, Inc., in Waterville; and the Western Reserve Masonic Community, Inc., in Medina. Paul Quinn, Director of Marketing and Communications The Ohio Masonic Home 2655 W. National Road Springfield, OH 45504-3698 937/525-3074 pquinn@ohiomasonichome.org George Braatz, P.G.M., Grand Secretary at The Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio P.O. Box 629 Worthington, OH 43085 614/885-5318 gbraatz@freemason.com
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