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Winter 2022 Vol. 32, No. 1 The Masonic Villages include locations in Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley and Warminster. Public Relations Department Masonic Village, One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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3 Welcome, New Leadership
The Masonic Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
6 Having Fun with the Auto/Hobby Club
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4 A Wonderful Life
7 Check it Out, Mate: Masonic Village's Chess Club 22 Preparing Your Estate Plan
COVER STORIES Good Sports 9 Fun on the Field 10 Motivated to Move 12 A Job Well Done 14 Making It Big
24 Memorial Gifts
16 Lessons Learned On and Off the Court
27 Honorarium Gifts
18 Passionate Players 20 Never Too Late
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On the cover: Dan Dougherty (see his story on p. 16).
Welcome, NEW LEADERSHIP! Every two years, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, which owns and operates our Masonic Villages, names a new Grand Master to oversee the fraternity. Jeffrey M. Wonderling was installed as the 123rd R.W. Grand Master of Pennsylvania at noon on Dec. 27, 2021.
Mr. Wonderling graduated from Gateway Senior High School in Monroeville, PA, and the LaDolce Academy of Real Estate in Pittsburgh. He is employed by Flynn’s Tire Group as a Territorial Manager and has specialized in business development for over 36 years.
He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District, 1999-2005, and as Principal of the 30th Masonic District School of Instruction. In addition, he has served on Masonic Villages’ Board of Directors, 2006–2013 and 2016–present. He is a recipient of the Grand Lodge Century Award and received the Grand Master’s Outstanding Service Award in 2013.
Mr. Wonderling and his wife, Sharon, are members of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Delmont, where he has served on the Church Council, Mutual Ministry and Finance Committees, as an Assisting Minister and as Chairman of two capital campaigns.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania and is a member of the Police Rod & Gun Club. Previously, he served on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association of Westmoreland County. Mr. Wonderling enjoys hunting, fishing, sporting clays, cooking and crafting handmade bow ties. He has two stepsons, Thomas E. Bahney, Jr., and Michael R. Bahney, and two grandchildren, Julia and Dylan Bahney. Masonic Villages’ Board of Directors consists of 13 members, including the Officers of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Members serve on various committees, including Admissions, Home Assistance and Resident Services; Building and Grounds; Financial and Gift Planning; and Human Resources. Serving on the Board of Directors are Jeffrey M. Wonderling, R.W. Grand Master; Larry A. Derr, R.W. Deputy Grand Master; Robert D. Brink, R.W. Senior Grand Warden; Paul J. Roup, R.W. Junior Grand Warden; Adam C. Heese; R.W. Grand Treasurer; Mark A. Haines, R.W. Grand Secretary; David L. Reiner; Bruce A. Robinson, chairman; Kevin C. McCann; Kim W. Jeffreys; John F. Pyer, Jr.; Robert C. Snyder, II and Frederic C. Wheeler, IV. Through their vision, the Masonic Villages makes decisions on growth and change which best fulfill our Mission of Love and serve individuals in our care.
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Photo by Masonic Village at Sewickley resident Pam Braden
A Wonderful Life By Judi Hindes, Masonic Village at Sewickley resident On his honeymoon, Mike Glenn and his wife, Cordelia, came close to having the shortest marriage ever. On the second day, he heard a child screaming for help in the ocean and, although he was not a good swimmer, he felt he had to try and rescue this youngster. He managed to calm the child down enough to get him back to the shore and to his relieved brand new bride!
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The original Orchard Hill Church
Mike’s single greatest accomplishment was being instrumental in starting a non-denominational church, Orchard Hill. His business came, did well and was sold, ultimately helping to provide the funds to start this church. He and Cordelia invested time, energy and resources as they watched what started out as a dream, develop into a congregation of thousands, requiring 14 services just for Christmas alone. This was amazing growth from the original congregation of 100, which has not only continued to prosper and grow for over 30 years, but now has two satellite churches: one in the Strip District and the other in Butler. As if that wasn’t enough to keep Mike busy, he served on the following: Quaker Valley School Board for two years, Sewickley Borough Council for 10 years and Sewickley Water Authority for five years. Additionally, Cordelia served on the Quaker Valley School Board for eight years.
An unassuming gentleman, in spite of his phenomenal success as a businessman, Mike quietly shared that he studied business and corporate law in college, which served him well as he ran an oil products distributing company. His financial gains made it possible for him to support a number of charities throughout his life. When asked what contributed to his success, his reply was he simply followed the Golden Rule.
Perhaps also contributing to his successful career, Mike remembers his parents’ advice: “Keep your word!” He has heeded that advice to this very day. Next, Mike invested in real estate development, which included building and operating a 100-suite hotel for 10 years in Charlotte, NC. Being involved with a major hotel was very fulfilling, but Mike thought back to when a church booked the entire hotel for a full week. How was he to know that when they left, they would take every single item that wasn’t nailed down! Even the microwaves, which weren’t actually “nailed down,” vanished, too. If that wasn’t bad enough, this same church had the nerve to try and book again the following year. The Glenns, unable to have children, happily adopted three infants. Fifteen years later — as the biggest surprise ever — Cordelia gave birth to a child. To Mike’s delight, all four currently live nearby.
The Glenns were world travelers. On their way to Tahiti, Mike recalls the airline ran out of alcohol. As he lamented this fact, a nearby passenger offered him anything he wanted from a vast array of miniature bottles he’d been stashing away. The two became instant friends. He has other fond memories of his life outside the office.
Once an avid golfer, Mike still smiles as he remembers getting two holes in one. Mike moved to Masonic Village at Sewickley because Cordelia developed dementia, and he knew she would be well cared for. He was not disappointed. Upon moving to Masonic Village, Mike was most impressed when someone from the maintenance staff not only hung their prints, but also re-hung the refrigerator door correctly — a typical example of employees who are flexible, capable and willing. There's no question about what Mike most enjoys at Masonic Village. He looks forward to time at the Pub, where his buddies gather nightly and are greeted by the bartender, who knows exactly what they want without taking their order. Does anyone remember the TV show “Cheers?”
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AUTO/HOBBY CLUB Masonic Village at Elizabethtown has over 30 resident clubs. Thanks to residents George Lyter, John Reitz and Carl Wolfe, they’ve gained another one: the Auto/Hobby Club.
Based out of the old Rooster Woodshop building on Eden View Road (also home to Masonic Village’s Amateur Radio Club), the space has several different workspaces, including wheelchair and power-chair accessible tables cut down to size by the group. A closet has tools and other project components, like bolts and screws, for those working in the shop. A round table and chairs accommodate group projects and residents who want to chat as they work. The corner has what George jokingly calls “the most important part” — a coffee and tea station. As a former math teacher turned auto parts store and machine shop owner, George knows his way around tools.
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His enthusiasm for classic and antique cars (he has three) partially inspired him to help start the club. He noticed that he and the other classic and vintage car enthusiasts on campus didn’t have a place to do small repairs or cosmetic adjustments on their vehicles. The Auto/Hobby Club workspace, with its garage area where residents can bring their cars, now meets this need and many others’. The club has 25 members who started coming to work on projects purely from word of mouth. The group has two retired industrial arts teachers, so they may have classes on-site in the future. George is currently repairing a penny slot machine from the early 1900s. Other projects include lamp repair, jewelry-making, basket-weaving, golf club cleaning and repairs, fly tying and bicycle maintenance. Donated supplies are available for residents to use, and if they need something not stocked on-site, they pay for their own materials.
“It’s a place to get away, and so you don’t make a mess in your apartment or cottage,” George said. Any resident interested in joining the Auto/ Hobby Club may contact George or John.
Check it Out, Mate:
MASONIC VILLAGE’S CHESS CLUB If life’s a game, then Walter Pankoe has spent the last 50 years mastering it. Walter, a resident at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, has a passion for playing chess, and now he’s sharing this enthusiasm with others. “When I came here, I wanted to find someone to play chess with. I thought there’s got to be somebody on campus who wants to play or maybe someone interested in learning more about the game,” Walter said. “We could learn more together, so I started the Checkmate Club.” The club, which initially began this past June, currently has around six members, all eager to practice and play. The group meets most Friday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. in the Brown Building Apartment basement recreation room. “It’s been working out very well so far. We pit each other against one another and play. We play at all different levels, but we’re learning from each other as we go,” Walter said. Walter said there are many “little nuances” to the game of chess that can be intimidating for beginners. However, it’s more important to learn the basics of the game first, which are taught at the Checkmate Club.
“Once you get the basics down, it’s just a matter of playing the game,” Walter said. “Every game is different, though, no matter how many times you play it. That’s what makes chess so exciting.”
Whether it’s regular play or competitive play, Walter said chess gives people a challenge. He said the game provides many benefits, especially for older minds. “It’s a kind of game that requires critical thinking. You have to think three to five moves ahead of what you’re going to do and know what your opponent might do. It’s very good for older people to get into because it constantly stimulates your mind,” Walter said. Walter added that chess also improves one’s reasoning, planning and memory.
Due to its benefits, Walter encourages any interested residents to consider coming out to a club meeting, even if they’ve never played chess before. “We would like to see more ladies, as well as more gentlemen come,” Walter said. “We’ll teach you how to play. Anyone’s welcome to come anytime. Maybe you just want to watch. Perhaps then you’ll end up wanting to join us.” Those interested in playing may contact Walter. By Katy Shero, public relations associate/intern
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As the club continues to gain traction and interest grows, Walter said he has a lot of big plans for its future. “More or less, we play for fun right now. In the future, I’d like to eventually formBowman’s a tournament on campus, and The hopefullyPhoto we can have prizes,” he said. Wedding From 1949
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Good Sports On the court, on the ice, in the gym or wherever their activity of choice takes them, Masonic Village residents have found great success with team and individual wellness opportunities. Their energy, passion and enthusiasm has taken them to national championships and professional level competitions, and helped them achieve personal goals and learn life lessons. Their experiences motivate and inspire others to continue to strive for a healthy, active lifestyle and to live well.
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FUN on the
FIELD Rosemary Reo really enjoyed ice hockey as a child and looked forward to playing as a young adult. She encountered one problem, though; she could not skate well enough. She turned her attention to another form of hockey instead: field hockey. The Masonic Village at Warminster resident played field hockey throughout high school in northeast Philadelphia and fell in love with the sport.
“I just happened to pick up a hockey stick and went to play with the girls, and that started it,” she said. “I loved it. I made a lot of friends. That was back in the good old days when I could run and breathe at the same time.” While Rosemary did not play field hockey after high school, she has held on to her hockey stick to remind her of the good times she had playing the sport. She is short in stature, so her stick stood out as one of the shortest ones on the team, she said. “When Mary Beth [Nalence, activity assistant] found the hockey stick while we were cleaning out my closet, she talked me into hanging it on the wall of my room,” Rosemary said. “It has now become a talking point when people come to visit. I told her, ‘When I’m gone, the hockey stick is yours.’ It’s all in good fun.”
Rosemary remembers a funny story from when she worked in the mailroom at Exide Batteries after graduating from high school. One afternoon, there was a girls’ field hockey game at Olney High School, her alma mater, that she really wanted to attend. She decided to call out sick and take the afternoon off from work. “I was sitting on the bench [at the game] when our mail driver from work pulled up and stood at the fence to watch the game,” she said. “I thought if he saw me, he would tell my boss, and I would get fired.” Rosemary quickly borrowed a hat and a goalie’s mask from the players, so she wouldn’t be recognized, and it worked. “Thank God he didn’t see me, because it scared me half to death!” she said. Rosemary still enjoys watching games and considers herself a big Eagles and Flyers fan. She also enjoys playing bingo, doing arts and crafts, coloring and attending resident happy hours. Rosemary came to Masonic Village three years ago and said it is one of the best decisions she’s ever made.
“This place is wonderful,” she said. “The people are great. I love it here. If I can’t be in my own home, this is where I want to be."
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Photo by Masonic Village at Sewickley resident Pam Braden Chuck Clark has always led a very active lifestyle, and thanks to Masonic Village at Sewickley, he can continue to focus on living well at his own pace. He credits his good health at age 83 to physical activity. He initially leaped into his fitness journey when he was a gymnast in high school, and he’s been conscious of health and wellness ever since.
“I think exercise is very important in keeping our bodies and minds fit. It allows us to reach these ages that we’re at,” Chuck said.
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Chuck and his wife, Patricia, have lived at Masonic Village at Sewickley for over three years, and during this time, they’ve had the opportunity to develop personalized regimes at the Barley Wellness Center. “When I first started going up to our wellness center, the people working there helped me get into a pattern. I go in and walk on the treadmill for 15 minutes at two-and-a-half miles per hour,” Chuck said. “They have program sheets for us, so when we complete things, they check them off. It’s nice having a record of what we’ve done and when.”
He said he aims to work out three times a week, whether it’s going to the wellness center or just going on a walk with his wife. Regardless of what kind of exercise he chooses to participate in for the day, he said all of the facilities and options are “wonderful.” “We have a very large pool, and we also have pre-planned sessions where someone directs the exercise,” Chuck said. “I tend to prefer to exercise more by myself because I like having the flexibility of doing what I want, whenever I want.” Aside from fitness, Chuck found fulfillment in his life by flying airplanes. He was an airline pilot, and both of his sons grew up to become pilots. Additionally, he lived on a 21-acre farm with his family and traveled the country in a motor home with his wife. A big part of his active lifestyle has also included shooting clay pigeons. “For about 40 years, I was an avid trap shooter,” he said. “I’ve gone to many places like Jackson Hole, Reno, Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson for shooting. It’s a great sport and activity, especially for discipline.” Chuck was also an avid hunter for a period of time, but said he “enjoyed the walking more than the hunting” because of his love for being active.
“I’ve been blessed with the ability to do these things. If I’m able to do something and am conscious of the benefits, then why not?” Chuck said. He carries this same philosophy about working out today. He said as long as he’s able to exercise, then he doesn’t see why he wouldn’t. “I know sometimes when you get a job or raise a family, you tend to get away from exercising. Now that we’re retired, there’s no reason not to,” Chuck said. “In fact, my wife and I are fortunate enough that we can exercise.”
For residents who aren’t as experienced with exercise, Chuck said they don’t need to worry. “The people at the wellness center are really good at what they do. They have residents who come in frequently, and residents who are total novices or have not exercised in decades,” Chuck said. “They’ll develop a plan for them. They can start out nice and easy and add, subtract or change things.
“With all of the facilities we have available, it would be a shame to not use them. I encourage everyone to get moving. The more we move, the better our bodies and minds will be.” By Katy Shero, public relations associate/intern
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A Job Well Done For Kara LaFreeda, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill is like her second home, and the residents are like family. She has spent 23 years as wellness program manager, impacting countless lives while benefiting her own. “I feel very fortunate that Masonic Village has allowed me the opportunity to work part-time while I raise my family and continue to maintain my career,” Kara said. “My goal in our Wellness Center is to help residents exercise, get stronger, enjoy themselves, have fun, leave happy and come back again.” As part of her responsibilities, Kara supervises and prescribes individualized exercise programs for residents. She communicates with residents’ doctors or physical therapists when needed. She helps plan and maintain exercise classes alongside Jeanine Hendrie, a part-time staff member who started in October. 12
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“I enjoy being able to have such a positive impact on the residents’ lives in many different ways,” Kara said. “They come into the gym to exercise, but they also may need someone to talk or vent to. I may help them with exercises and suggestions on their diet, but I also help with directions, finding something on Amazon, even helping them with their iPhones. We’ve become such an important part of their day, and they don’t realize it, but they become like our extended family. There are some residents here today who I have known for over 15 to 20 years.” Kara arrived at Masonic Village right out of Penn State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (exercise and sports science). She’s also a certified American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise physiologist.
While at Penn State, Kara took a nutrition class that turned her on to health and fitness. She lost over 25 pounds and started exercising regularly.
Masonic Village was closed for a few months. Things have slowly opened, fitness classes have been reinstated and new classes have been added.
Kara performed her internship at Holy Redeemer Medical Center, where she had the opportunity to work with physical and occupational therapists, in cardiac rehab and at the Wellness Center, which was geared towards older adults. It was there, Kara found her niche.
During renovations at Masonic Village, new equipment was purchased for the Wellness Center, including a balance trainer and Pneumatic strength training equipment. The Center also offers a variety of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as upper body ergometers.
“I really enjoyed being around older adults,” she said. “I enjoyed talking with them, learning more about them and helping them get stronger and more independent, all while connecting with them on a social level.”
During her many years at Masonic Village, Kara has had to adapt to new and evolving technology, particularly when it comes to “interactive machines.”
Kara initially worked for the Roxborough YMCA, which contracted with Masonic Village. When the contract dissolved in 2001, she became a Masonic Village employee, working full-time until her daughter was born in 2007, and then continued part-time. Today, she is married with two teenage daughters. Kara has always been active and athletic. She played sports all through grade school and high school. She was the only girl on the Little League baseball team, and then went on to play softball and basketball. She still maintains a healthy lifestyle today while managing her family and their busy schedules. “I usually work out a few times a week or run outside,” she said. “I've run a lot of 5Ks in the past, and my longest run was the Broad Street Run.” As a result of COVID-19, the Wellness Center at
“You can go on treadmills now where you can watch a show on Netflix, read a newspaper article online or simulate walking on the beach,” she said. “I have residents now working out with headphones or AirPods. Almost every resident has a cell phone, although I can't let them use it while on the treadmill for safety reasons, of course.” When residents are not exercising, they continue to enjoy the social aspect of the Wellness Center, talking to Kara and each other. Sometimes, they simply just sing and dance to the music playing. “It’s rewarding to be able to have an impact on the residents’ physical abilities,” Kara added. “They can see improvement, whether they are able to walk farther or faster, or lift more weight on the strength training machines. I try to make sure they realize it doesn't matter how old you are; age isn’t a factor. They can make improvements in their strength, endurance and balance if they want. We will find something they can do and work on it, all while improving their mental and social health, as well.
“If the residents leave the gym feeling better than they did when they came in, I feel I did my job.” The Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday; the hours differ daily. No appointments are needed. Some residents may have 24-hour access if they are medically cleared or have permission to access the Center without supervision. For more information, call 610-825-6100, ext. 1293.
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BIG Ron Herion was frequently told he was too small to make the Big Leagues as a pitcher. The former Baltimore Orioles pitcher proved coaches and scouts wrong, while learning to accept life is about more than balls and strikes. “Hard work can help you achieve almost anything, and having good friends is priceless,” he said. Long before moving to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Ron grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. At the age of 5, one of his neighbors handed him a baseball for the first time. The neighbor was Charlie McConville, a former pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics. Charlie coached Ron 14
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through high school, letting him play with older players, which is “how you learn,” according to Ron. He played baseball at Northeast High School in Philadelphia and for the American Legion. He entered the Pendel League, a collegiate/ amateur baseball league in the Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks County area, at age 19, as one of the youngest players.
He played in the minor leagues for Ithaca and Rochester, New York, as well as in Georgia and Maryland. He was always transferred with the same catcher, second baseman and short stop.
“Every team I ever played for, I made the All Stars. I never received a trophy, and I didn’t want one,” he recalls. “I just wanted to work hard and get better.”
The four meet often to sky dive and are up to 94 jumps. Baseball players are known for being superstitious, and they only jump if all four of them are able.
“We’re still the best of friends,” Ron said. “With them, I had a great time. They’ve kept me going over the years, and I love being called ‘the kid.’”
Ron had heart surgery in 2018, and three months later, the quartet was jumping out of a plane. Their goal is to reach 100 jumps once the pandemic is less of a concern. Getting the Call Being from Philadelphia, Ron always wanted to play for the Phillies. One of the first scouts to take interest in him was Jocko Collins. When Jocko introduced himself to Ron and said he was from the Phillies, Ron felt his adrenaline rush. After the game, Jocko told Ron he was too small to be a pitcher.
“Every time I played for a new team, I heard from the coaches I was too small to be a pitcher," Ron said. “I worked my butt off, and it paid off. Anytime someone tells a person they can’t do something, they should work harder. Something good will come of it. The alternative is you give up, and you get nothing.” In January 1961, Ron got the call to the majors to play for the Baltimore Orioles. He contacted Jocko and told him, “it’s the little guy,” before sharing the big news. “We became good friends,” Ron said. “He said in jest, ‘I told you, you couldn’t hack it.’” Ron pitched one relief inning in his first game. In his second game, he pitched two innings. In the second inning, donning his black and orange Baltimore Orioles uniform he’d earned after years of practice and determination, he threw a pitch.
The hitter fired a line drive across Ron’s elbow, and it was the last major league pitch he ever threw.
“I had worked my whole life to get there,” Ron said. “It was my childhood dream.” He struggled to accept his fate, and after a troubled year, found himself with a renewed vision. As a young man, Ron had joined the Army Reserves, so he wouldn’t get drafted. Upon the end of his baseball career, Army Col. Wilkinson, who had been like a mentor to Ron, helped him enlist in the Army Special Forces, and he served two years. “Helping my country made me a stronger person,” Ron said. At that time, aside from the “stars,” baseball players were required to have a secondary career lined up, and Ron had been working in print shops since he was 12 years old. After being discharged from the military, he worked as general manager of a printing company for 10 years before starting his own printing business for 35 years. Once he sold his business, he spent a year touring Europe.
Ron worked as a private pitching coach for several years, but never felt he had the temperament to coach an entire team. As a resident of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, he hopes to volunteer with a local youth team in the future. He moved to Masonic Village last June. His mother resided at Masonic Village 35 years ago, and “they took fantastic care of her,” Ron said. “When I played ball and when I toured Europe, I visited a lot of nursing homes. I’ve been in some of the most expensive homes, and nothing in the whole country or Europe compares to Masonic Village. I should’ve come here when I was 65.”
Ron knows he’s living a pretty good life. He may not have had the same sentiment the day he was injured playing baseball, but he’s healed in more ways than one. “Some instance could happen to you. Don’t let it control your life,” he said. “Hard work is the best cure for anything.”
Driving It Home At age 70, Ron found his true calling as a school bus driver for Central Bucks School District for 15 years.
“Those were the best years of my whole life being around young people. I’d talk about my baseball years and tell the kids, ‘It was so long ago, the ball was square,’” he said.
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LESSONS LEARNED
On and Off the Court
Dan Dougherty was a high school and college basketball coach for more than 50 years. He can list dozens of former players and assistant coaches who, under his tutelage, are now big names in the pros or as college coaches. The Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill resident and his wife, Mary Ellen, are big basketball fans, with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the sport, including details about every college team and coach.
“I’ve been interested in sports since grammar school,” Dan said. “I played high school football and college basketball. It teaches young kids how to do things the right way, either on the basketball court, in the classroom or in life.” Dan first began coaching in 1958 at Saint Pious X High School in Pottstown, where he stayed for about four years and won a league championship. Then, he coached at Malvern Preparatory School for four years, before being offered a job as an assistant head coach at Villanova University, under head coach Jack Kraft. There, he helped coach the team that went to the NCAA Final Four in 1971 (he even had his photo on the front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer, as seen in right photo). Villanova played UCLA for the National Championship at the Houston Astrodome, but ended up losing by six points.
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He eventually returned to Philadelphia and coached basketball for 35 years at The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, winning 11 championships. He also taught math at the upper school. Under his leadership, the Episcopal high school basketball team was ranked the No. 1 private school team in the United States. Two of his former players, Gerald Henderson and Wayne Ellington, ended up going pro. To celebrate his success, the Class of 1940 named the Academy’s Daniel J. Dougherty Field House in Dan’s honor. They also created an endowed scholarship in his name. Dan is listed in several Halls of Fame, including St. Joseph’s University Hall of Fame, Montgomery County Hall of Fame, the Delaware County Hall of Fame and the Big 5 Hall of Fame (all five city schools in Philadelphia). In 2006-2007, he was voted “High School Coach of the Year” by Federal Express, a national award. Dan continued teaching and coaching until retiring in 2010 at 75 years old. He cherishes the camaraderie with his former players.
They still call him often and keep in touch, Mary Ellen said. “Dan’s motto for the kids he coached was, ‘How bad do you want to be good?’ she said. “Are you willing to sacrifice a party for the weight room? He challenged them to do their best.” Dan graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 1957, where he competed in national invitational competitions for basketball players at Madison Square Garden. He went on to earn his master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Villanova University. Dan grew up playing basketball. He and Mary Ellen lived across the street from each other in the Olney section of Philadelphia. Mary Ellen also played high school basketball. The couple started dating in high school and would shoot baskets at night on the school’s basketball court.
“I guess you can say it was meant to be,” Dan said. “It worked out. We were very lucky.” The couple have three sons and one daughter. All three of their sons — all of whom are 6 feet tall or taller — played basketball for Dan at The Episcopal Academy. His daughter also went the sports route, becoming a physical education teacher and coach who now lives in South Carolina. “It has been a great life,” Dan said. “Sports always kept my kids out of trouble. We never had trouble. They’d turn in one uniform and get another one.”
“I like the way people reach out to you and are friendly,” Mary Ellen said. “They walk down the halls and greet you, invite you to dinner. You make new friends. We’re very happy here.” On weekends, they often watch their grandchildren, Connor and Mia, play soccer, lacrosse and basketball. They haven’t missed a game yet (weather permitting). “I just love watching the kids getting exercise and learning sportsmanship,” Mary Ellen said. “If they win, it’s wonderful. If they lose, they learn something from it. To see them carrying on the tradition – it just means the world to me.”
The couple’s son, Brian, was a goalie for the U.S. Lacrosse World Team for 12 years. Today, he coaches lacrosse at Chestnut Hill Academy. Their son, Michael, is a basketball coach and a schoolteacher. Their son, Dan, a starting fullback and captain of the football team at Wake Forest University, was drafted as a free agent by the New York Giants and played for one year. The couple fondly remembers driving 12 hours to North Carolina to attend his college games every weekend for four years. “Our kids will say we were always there for them, from the time they played as kids until now,” Mary Ellen said. “They are great to us. They are here visiting us all the time.” Dan and Mary Ellen spent more than 50 years at their home in the Andorra section of Philadelphia. They moved to Masonic Village in February 2021 and enjoy life here.
At Dan’s retirement party at Episcopal Academy in 2010, left is Wayne Ellington, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Right is Gerald Henderson, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Hornets and is now a broadcaster for the Charlotte Hornets. MasonicVillages.org
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Bill Lopasky
From Small Town to Big League Bill “Hard Coal” Lopasky appreciates the time he spent playing high school, college and professional football and all the people he met along the way. More than athletic feats, though, it helped him achieve an advanced education, which served him well off the field.
“It was about the camaraderie,” he said, “and the love of the game. We enjoyed it. I still get calls from teammates. It’s also the only way I could’ve gotten an education.” His nickname, “Hard Coal,” pays homage to his hometown, Lehman, in the heart of Pennsylvania’s coal country, and his ability to withstand roughness. Bill started playing football in ninth grade for Lehman High School on a team that didn’t even have enough players to scrimmage one another. 18
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Merr Trumbore
A coach from nearby King’s College saw Bill play and told a friend at West Virginia University (WVU) about him. Bill received a full scholarship to play for the WVU Mountaineers. He was injured his first year and red-shirted his second, but played his junior year and started his senior year. One of his greatest athletic feats came during a game against Oklahoma University. He played offensive and defensive guard and was part of the special team unit (squad used for kickoffs, punts or other special plays). It was his junior year, and his first time on the field, when he blocked a quick kick and took it back into the end zone for a touchdown. “I remember walking on the field before the game with my tie on and no one in the stands,” Bill said. “I wasn’t a first team player, but coach looked at me and said, ‘You’re starting today.’ Later, when I walked out in my uniform, there were 40,000 to 50,000 people in the stands.”
He graduated from WVU with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation and health. During Bill’s junior year, the San Francisco 49ers contacted him and ended up selecting him in the 13th round of the 1959 NFL draft. Working without an agent, he immediately signed a contract for $7,500 with $500 down. The San Diego Chargers called him with a higher offer, but the deal was done.
“Never in my wildest expectations did I think I’d be drafted,” Bill said. “I was from a country town with 51 people in my class. Playing in the NFL was quite an accomplishment.” Only 225-230 pounds, Bill was one of the smallest offensive guards in the league. His first year with the 49ers, he was injured. The second year, he played 10 games in the 1961 season. By the third season, he had gotten married and signed another contract — as a teacher. The Chargers had draft rights to him, which they sold to the New York Jets. Bill made the team, and Denver wanted to trade for him, but he decided to fulfill his teaching contract instead. He taught for 37 years and coached football and baseball before retiring. Since 2015, he and his wife, Jan, have resided at Masonic Village at Dallas, where he cheers on the New England Patriots. “Having associated with all the fine players I played with is something I’ll never forget,” Bill said. “It was a good experience. I’d do it again, although a little differently from a contract perspective.” Swinging Life Away Table tennis requires strong concentration, quick reflexes and a high degree of hand-eye coordination. The game isn’t for everyone, but for Merr Trumbore, it had a huge impact on his life. As a youngster, he played table tennis in a friend’s attic, but at that point, it was considered more “goofing around.” Still, as the friends dueled each other, Merr was learning the rules of the game, discovering and advancing his talent one afternoon at a time.
At age 13, he discovered a “first-class” table tennis club located two blocks away from his home in Bethlehem and became hooked. To Merr, this experience turned “ping pong” into “table tennis,” a much more sophisticated game, at least by the sound of it. He played at the club 20 to 25 hours each week.
“After my homework was done, of course,” Merr said. “Thousands of hours I spent practicing.” Merr often accepted advice from the players who practiced endlessly. Little did he know he would one day master the sport. He went on to play in several professional table tennis leagues, challenged several former national and international champions and became a life member of the U.S. Table Tennis Association. His biggest accomplishments include winning a silver medal at the 1992 Senior Olympics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and ranking eighth, nationally, in the over 70 age division. The secret to being successful at table tennis? “Having a first-class coach and hitting thousands of balls,” Merr said. “Always spend as much time as you can behind the table.” Merr moved to Masonic Village at Dallas in 2015 after losing his wife of 50 years. He chose this campus, in part, because of its variety of activities and close proximity to Misericordia University. As a still-avid sports fan, he and some of his neighbors attend college games together.
Merr was also successful at tennis, ranking first during his time at Moravian College. Before the pandemic, he occasionally practiced with Misericordia’s women’s and men’s tennis teams. He often gave the players a “run for their money,” though admittedly, he says he learned more from them. According to Merr, table tennis and regular tennis are not so different. Both involve strong concentration, quick reflexes and coordination. Tennis is on a larger scale, seemingly harder, but actually allows more time to react. Masonic Village has provided him an opportunity, and the time, to continue to swing away at both passions.
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“I went in thinking I was coming home for lunch, and I ended up having this surgery and staying there until my heart had regulated with the new addition to my body,” Jane said. Fortunately, Jane’s medical team caught her condition in time, however, surgery wasn’t going to be the only fix. She knew she needed to make some lifestyle changes, so she started with the Baird Wellness Center. “My doctor wanted me to go through his cardiac practice, but they didn’t have an appointment for me for two months, and I knew that if I didn’t start doing something right away, the shock of my scare would be over, and then I wouldn’t do anything,” Jane said. Her journey at the Baird Wellness Center began with wellness specialist Lydia Kraft. Lydia and Jane developed a plan involving a cardiac rehab-based workout five days a week.
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TOO LATE Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident Jane Madio used to not think much about the importance of taking care of her heart, but this drastically changed when she had a big health scare. “I was having this shortness of breath back in September, and the doctors discovered that I was in the 90th percentile to have a heart attack,” Jane said. “It was mind boggling to me. I knew this was a huge wake-up call about my health.” After she had undergone testing, it was determined she needed two stents in her heart. What she initially thought would be a quick hospital visit turned into an extensive stay.
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After 60 days of remaining consistent with her workout routine, Jane went to her doctor for a follow-up appointment and was told her progress was so impressive that she was able to continue with her cardiac rehab at the Baird Wellness Center instead of an outside clinic. “For cardiac rehab, my doctor said they ask most patients to do 36 sessions and go three times a week,” Jane said. “I have far exceeded that here. If there’s a day that I can’t go, I feel bad and like I’m missing something. Lydia gives me that accountability, too, and I can’t disappoint her because I know what we’re doing is good for my health.” Since beginning her wellness regime in early October, Jane said she has already seen “amazing results,” and the quality of her life has improved significantly.
“Simple things like bending down and tying my shoe used to be a big deal, but now I can do that,” she said. “I can touch my toes, reach things on the top of the cupboard shelf … all of these little things that I couldn’t do before I started working out, I can do now.” Additionally, Jane has made significant advancements with the equipment and exercises at the center.
“The leg press machine is my favorite, but I was terrified at first because I did not believe my legs and hips would bend to the extent that I could do it,” she said. “Now, they can, and I love it. I’m continuing to be challenged, and it’s a very exhilarating feeling just to know that I can do things I couldn’t before.” The benefits of working out aren’t just limited to mobility and physical strength for Jane, however. She recently welcomed her first great-grandchild and said she wants to live “much longer” to see her as long as she can.
any health problems you may have,” Jane said. Jane said she is thankful for the welcoming atmosphere and “unbelievable people” at the center. She is permanently committed to her lifestyle changes and is looking forward to continuing to see progress. “It’s really the small things. I can’t say that I’ve done anything big, but it’s this accumulation of little things that I can see in my daily life that I know I’m truly doing something good for my body,” Jane said. By Katy Shero, public relations associate/intern
“When I wake up every day, I don’t always wake up eager to come [to the wellness center], but I think about the benefits of coming here or not coming here. All the benefits of coming far outweigh not, so that’s my motivation,” Jane said. Prior to her health scare, she had “never seen the inside of a gym,” and didn’t think about working out in relation to her heart health. “After having had an incident, I realized the heart is the major worker in your body, and if your heart isn’t healthy, you are generally not healthy,” she said. “When you’re not healthy, you’re limited in the things you can do. Being healthier has opened new doors for me.”
Though Jane said she wishes she started living healthier at a younger age, she emphasized that it is “never too late” for anyone. “Some people say to me, ‘You’re going to the gym? At your age?’” she said. “Yes, I’m going to the gym because it’s making me feel better all over, and I can’t think of a good reason not to go. It’s especially important for us senior citizens.” Luckily for residents, the Baird Wellness Center has an abundance of programs and equipment for anyone at any skill level. Jane encourages residents to visit the center to see the “state-of-the-art facility.” “You also need to see and meet the staff. They are a very caring, kind and encouraging group of people, and even if you don’t want to do a rigorous routine or have some physical disability, they’ll find something for you to do that will keep you healthier while respecting MasonicVillages.org
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PREPARING your ESTATE PL AN How we can help! 22
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Let me introduce myself and my staff of the Office of Mission Advancement and Development (formerly the Office of Gift Planning). My name is Alvin Blitz. I have been the Chief Development Officer for the department for over 20 years, and I am a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania where I focus on charitable and estate planning. I have traveled to each of the Masonic Village campuses to conduct resident workshops on tax and estate planning and met with hundreds of residents over the years to discuss their estate and financial goals. David Whitenack is in our Elizabethtown office and is a certified financial planner (CFP). He has been providing similar services for our residents at this location. Joyce Michelfelder is a chartered advisor in philanthropy (CAP) and has also provided similar services for our residents at Lafayette Hill and Elizabethtown.
We all work together to assist our residents in realizing their charitable and estate planning goals. Let me provide you with an example of our services. I was visiting Jean and Joe at the Sewickley campus the other day after one of my resident workshops. They had recently moved to Sewickley from Florida and wanted to update their estate plan. They had the usual questions about whether they should get new estate planning documents in Pennsylvania (probably) and whether they needed a Living Trust anymore (maybe, but probably not). We went over their list of assets which included the usual suspects: (1) a large traditional IRA (mainly from a 401(k) plan rollover); (2) a smaller Roth IRA; (3) a joint brokerage and checking account; and (4) a large entrance fee rebate for their villa.
We made sure their assets and the beneficiary designation forms for their IRAs were completed in a way to minimize taxes to their heirs. I then suggested some educational articles and forms to review which would help them develop their estate plan. One article was “Advantages and Disadvantages of Living Trusts” and another was on using “Income for Life Trusts with Your IRA for Your Heirs.” I also provided several copies of “The Blitz” newsletter on other topics relevant to their estate plan. They were grateful for my assistance. We finished with me providing them a list of attorneys in the Pittsburgh area they could contact for preparing new estate planning documents. It’s that simple. If you are new to any of our campuses or just have questions about the status of your current estate plan, I encourage you to contact our office to meet with one of our staff professionals to discuss your personal estate planning goals. Our office also contains numerous articles and educational presentations on various tax, estate and charitable planning topics, which are available via email or hard copy. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t let 2022 slip away without getting your estate plan in order. You can’t take it with you!
Please contact us using the enclosed business reply envelope, by calling 1-800-599-6454 or by visiting our website, MasonicCharitiesLegacy.org for more information. Everything we do for you comes with no cost or obligation.
We talked about the income and estate tax implications of each asset if they went to their kids or to charity, and I educated them on the PA inheritance tax, which they were sorry to hear about since there was no inheritance tax in Florida. We also talked about some alternative charitable planning for their kids with the traditional IRA, which could provide more income to the kids while leaving something for their favorite charities at the same time. MasonicVillages.org
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Thanks to Our Donors Memorial Gifts The following memorial gifts were made Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2021. Below is a list of individuals (names shown in blue) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to one of the five Masonic Villages. We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Mission Advancement and Development at 800-599-6454; 717-367-1121, ext. 33561; or by emailing giving@masonicvillages.org. Thank you. Margaret M. “Peggy” Adams Ron and Ardee Adams Roland Keith Amos Lake Lodge No. 434 Richard W. Anderson Whitfield Lodge No. 622 Donald W. Banzhof Patricia Ruth Howard A. Beiseigel John Beiseigel Gerald Jay Bernebaum Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 019 Ray Beyers Nora Beyers Nancy Biehl Clark Biehl Donna Brandt Richard Brandt Preston Van Deursen Evelyn L. Briel Irene Van Tassel Veronica and William Bright Michelle Bright and Edward Fluhr Helen L. Brockman Cheston Berlin Brock Brockman Mel and Nancy Brown Charles and Nancy Di Maggio Peter and Becky Duncan Elaine Dye Arlene Faul Jim and Betty Gotta Norm and Betty Gough Bryan and Eileen Hill Linda Hitchcock Jeffrey Horrigan Family Nellie, Randy and Anne Huber Howard and Edith Kane David and Denise Koch Ronald and Judy McKnight Dean and Brenda Miller Carol Mintz and Family Walter and Jane Morris Maurie Osgood, Jodi Micale and Jay Pruett George Porter PS 166Q The Henry Gradstein School Herbert and Anne Reynolds Richard and Cindy Schroeder Ben Shankroff
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Julie Snyder Sandra Stine James and Helen Brookhart Don and Pat March Ronald G. Brownstein Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 019 Olin and Gladys Brubaker Karl Buus Edward Budman Oscar and Angila Smith Charles Burkholder Larry and Carol Wolford Lance H. Butler, Sr. Nancy Hanway Lois Vanderburg Richard and Margaret Case Sylvia and Dennis Ulion Philip Chamberlin Alice Chamberlin Donald F. Coles Etta Coles Dixie Lee Corwin Richard Corwin Darlene Rose Crawford Richard Gibble Walter L. “Lew” Cressler Elizabethtown Masonic Village Shrine Club Bryan and Eileen Hill Larry and Carol Wolford Helen Daniel Sandy and Steve Furst Ruth Johnston Jeff and Dorothy Peters Jason L. Dean Richard Dean Elizabeth Dinsmore Gary Wylde, Karen Hickernell, Stacey Piper, Kailee Lechene and Emily Connors Ord Luther Dixon Jean and Fonda Dixon John and Rose Donati Sr. John Donati Teresa M. Donati John Donati Laura W. Dove Albert Dove Mary S. Duncan David Duncan Bob Edge Pat Edge Thorpe W. Ellis Joan Ellis Les Endo Andrew and Doris Zelez Jesse Epps Ronald and Judy McKnight Jay Ernette Brenda Ernette Jimmie and Lorene Erwin Jimmie and Barbara Erwin Glen Eshleman Wafi Gainey Murray Farkas Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 019
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Prudence Mann Preston Van Deursen John and Virginia Francis Marilyn and Joseph Weigle Allan Furman Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 019 Alvin S. Goodman Richard and Jane Carnell Old World Folk Band David Ravegum John E. Grix Joyce Grix Patricia Grubb Richard and Gayle Creese Amy Lederer and Eric Gipson Richard E. Haas Margaret Haas Frederick “Rick” Hansen Charles and Patricia Heuser Bryan and Eileen Hill Ronald and Judy McKnight Donald Harwick Palestine-Roxborough Lodge No. 135 Partners of Duane Morris LLP Michael Peterman Lela Pilacik Resurrection Regional Catholic School Theresa Rossi Ruth H. Hasenauer Mary Jane Keim Richard G. “Dick” Hawk Craig and Kathy McKibben Norma Morris Paula and Henry Roever Frances Suchter William K. Hawthorne Bill and Carol Hawthorne Francis and Dolores Herman Martin and Elaine Herman John D. Herrington Phoebe Herrington Burton and Grace Hineline Todd Hineline and Cynthia Bartynski Jerome and Kathryn Hitz John Lokey Paul Thompson Jane Letko Hoenich Brock Brockman Jean Diffenderfer Peter and Becky Duncan Paul Eshenaur Norm and Betty Gough David and Nancy Halliwell Bryan and Eileen Hill Linda Hitchcock Jeanne Kelly David and Denise Koch Tom Kuhn Dave and Judy Kurtz Nathan and Sandra Lutz Dean and Brenda Miller Gus and Joanne Moffitt
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Steven O’Neal and Jessica Hoenich Dennis and Janice Schmuck Timothy and Marcia Spangler Mary Ellen Tarman Scott and Carol Winston Larry and Carol Wolford Bruce Holran Jim Heckman Jim Horan Henry Scheck Jim Hubler Robert and Carol Miller Carolyn Jeranek Marie Baehr Nancy Walker Frank Johns Dana and Leslie Moore Bertha Johnson Verna Minehart Alan A. Karr Beverly Bowman Paul H. Keiser Dorothy Keiser Claire E. Kistler Beverly Schweitzer Earl M. Kline Eugene and Anna Kline Mae Kline Eugene and Anna Kline James F. Kuder Houseman Lodge No. 211 James L. Kvamme Chuck and Bunny Armstrong Robert Larson Larry and Carol Wolford Alvin Leisey Beverly Perkins Gary N. Lengauer Lake Lodge No. 434 Warren Lewis Preston Van Deursen Etta Jayne Lippy Patricia and Jeff Eberhard Phyllis Jorgensen Peter Montanaro Rose Marie Petruso Carolyn Sukey Karen Troiano Dominick Lizzi David and Alda Lizzi Faye Hitz Lokey John Lokey John T. Lutz Mahlon and Christine Fuller Ethel Machamer The Glen Chapter No. 425, O.E.S. Kenneth and Pauline March Don and Pat March Joseph C. Martin Lance and Amy Martin Lewis N. Martin Lake Lodge No. 434 Harry R. McCarty Ken and Elaine Bleiler Patrick James McGough, Jr. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Mary Anne McLellan Edwin and Carol McCombs Helen Mercer Thomas and Carol Mercer Paul E. Meyers Donald Meyers Richard Miller Richard and LaVerne Sterner William Lee Moore Isabel Carmen Moore William Leo Moore II Isabel Carmen Moore Judi More Preston Van Deursen MasonicVillages.org
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John and Mariann Arlauskas Rosalie Hardman Carol and George May James C. Nickle Thomas and Terry Kamerzel Terry Kamerzel Thomas and Deborah Nickle Hedy E. Noll Hargis and Helen Knoechel Joseph and Leona Petrosky, Sr. John Donati Billie Jean Portas Friendship Chapter No. 551, O.E.S. Edith M. Raup Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Ben and June Reed Wendy Marini James Woods “Woodsie” Rich Rick and Barbara Bentz J.R. Cattoni Doug and Denise Clelan and the Clelan and Company Team Rick and Liz Everett Wesley Barth and Claire Fiedler Abelson, John and Patty Gehron, & Jeff and Kris Gehron Amelia Gehron David and Jeanie Gehron Bruce and Barbara Heggenstaller Tim and Therese Kalberer Elaine Miller Michael Ochs Randall and Barbara Pribble Michael Ratke John and Anne Rich Rob and Kris Shelton Molly Southard, Sarah Deyerle & Mike Quigley Jay Riefler Frederick and Mary Lou Kauffman Mary Jean Risser Marion Attaviano Ken and Elaine Bleiler Carl and Dorothy Shull Helena Roberts Bradley and Melissa Miller Betty Mae Wilkinson Arline Rochkind Linda Antonacci Carol Bosserman Kathy Coogan-Lees Connie Dunn Harry and Carol McCurdy Lisa Myers Doris Nichols Doris Novinger Joan Sandberg Judy Scharf Maxine Silber Carolyn Snyder 26
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Jeannette Thomas Larry and Carol Wolford Barbara Zitrick Fred H. Rudy Beth Rudy Walter and Elisabeth Ruffer Nancy Ruffer Billie J. Savickas John Savickas William R. Schuler, Sr. William and Joanne Schuler Sam Seinberg Bart and Gerri Seinberg Elmer Sensenig Grace Sensenig George B. Sheasley Anna Sheasley James B. Sheffer, Jr. Marion Attaviano Jim Heckman Kim Shelley Donald and Jane Hacker Edward S. Shoemaker Edward Shoemaker James G. Sholly Betty Sholly James Sieber Robert and Betty Harper Elvin F. “Al” Silvius Marion Attaviano Tom Gerken and Rosanna Braida Bryan and Eileen Hill Bruce and Joan Howarth Dave Jolliff John and Mary Klemencic James Dunne and Stacy Martz Kristen, Cindi and Emily from Oracle Joseph and Shirley Schrock Richard and Carole Sherr Silvius Family Raymond Vaughan Robert K. Sloan Edna Sloan Josh B. Smith Michael Beidleman John W. Snoke John and Debra Snoke Roland Snyder Larry and Carol Wolford Carol Ann Stambaugh Tara Bowlby Bette Campbell Keith and Sandra Crone Mary Davis Timothy Hagarty Angela Lolas Dan and Hildy Olejnik and Kids Suzanne Rush Southampton Slipper Club Robert and Roslyn Swan Audrey Stroup Bryan and Eileen Hill Dorothy Taylor Roy and Sue Nelson Douglas E. Toothaker Nancy Toothaker
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Elizabethtown Masonic Village Shrine Club Paul Hansen Bruce and Joan Howarth Preston Van Deursen Larry and Carol Wolford George Vurdelja Larry and Carol Wolford Miriam Schoudt Clauss Waller Lynette Waller Marie Walter Jim and Betty Gotta
Dorothy Webster Bruce and Joan Howarth Charles Werner Palestine-Roxborough Lodge No. 135 Rose H. Wible Donald and Sandra Kunz Richard and Saundra Wise Richard and Lori Wise Albert and Helen Wittmann John and Jo Ann Wittmann Anna Elizabeth Wolf Paul and Jean Haller Merle and Donna Schnee
Honorarium Gifts The following honorarium gifts were made Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2021. Below is a list of individuals (names shown in blue) whose loved ones have made a gift in their honor to one of the five Masonic Villages. Anthony R. Fidura George B. Lohr Stephanye Smith Carl Tarbell
Marvin and Louise Kleinman Jake Lohr Heath and Holly Mackley Donald Morrison
Nettie Terreri Deborah Valiton-Carnish Preston Van Deursen
Peter Terreri Marilyn Forney Marilyn Forney
Financial information about Masonic Charities can be obtained by contacting us at 1-800-599-6454. In addition, Masonic Charities is required to file financial information with several states. Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/. Florida: SC No. 00774, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA. Georgia: full and fair description of the programs and activities of Masonic Charities and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Masonic Charities are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (800) 825-4510. Michigan: MICS No. 11796 Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY CALLING (973) 5046215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Masonic Charities is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF MASONIC CHARITIES BY THE STATE.
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