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Winter 2014 Vol. 24, No. 1
Inspiration
for a New Year
A publication of the Masonic Villages
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Debra L. Davis editor/public relations coordinator, Elizabethtown Editorial Board Trudy Plunkett executive assistant, Lafayette Hill Karen Hammond activities supervisor/concierge, Sewickley Cynthia B. Hollinger supervisor, volunteer services, Elizabethtown Trisha Lamb activities director, Warminster Linda Tressler executive assistant, human resources, Elizabethtown NEXT DEADLINE: Submissions for the spring issue of the Village Voice are due Feb. 4. Public Relations Department Masonic Village One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 pr@masonicvillages.org For more information, call 717-367-1121, ext. 33383.
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A message from Joseph E. Murphy, chief executive officer
This issue provides a glimpse at just a few of the inspiring people who live and work at Masonic Villages. Whether it is making an impact on the job, finding a hobby that is enjoyable and serves a greater good or brightening the day of others despite personal hurdles, these individuals can teach us all something about living each day to the fullest. Becoming a role model isn’t determined by how much education a person has received, the size of his bank account or whether she has lived a “perfect” life. It depends on the size of his heart, her hunger for life and his strength to carry on. Role models embrace that each day brings new opportunities and each year brings a chance to start fresh. A few updates from across the state: Masonic Villages’ board of directors has approved the construction of 60 new apartments and other improvements at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill to begin in spring 2014. Pending Whitemarsh Township approvals, targeted for April 2014, construction will begin
immediately, with completion expected by late summer 2015. The last set of the 100 new cottages at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown should be finished by the end of March. The Sturgeon Health Care Center in Sewickley is moving into its final phase of construction, which is expected to be complete in summer 2014. This includes demolishing the last of the previous semi-private accommodations to create new gathering areas for residents and expanding the rehabilitation services area. New dining rooms, parlors and recreation spaces are open, and the last few residents who were in semi-private accommodations have moved into newly renovated private ones. I hope this new year is one of exciting opportunities, personal accomplishments and inspiring interactions for you!
In this Issue Introducing R.W. Grand Master Robert J. Bateman................................ p. 3 A Spiritual Journey Leads to a Second Chance........................................... pp. 4-5 Jack of All Trades, Master of Fun... pp. 6-7 A Passion for Care and a Commitment to Serve..........................................pp. 8-9 The Adventures of Walt Weidner...pp. 10-11 Village Happenings.................... pp. 12-13 Health Update............................ pp. 14-15 Fusing Vision and Art....................... p. 16 Discovering Your Community .......... p. 17 A Glimpse at the Fraternity’s Future.p. 18
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Tech Tips........................................... p. 19 Staff Spotlight: Mark Pagano............ p. 20 New Executive Director Welcomed in Elizabethtown.................................... p. 21 Investing in Our Mission and Our Leaders.............................................. p. 21 Honoring Our Veterans............. pp. 22-23 70 Years of Love & Laughter............. p. 24 Celebrating 100 Bright Years!............ p. 25 An Ideal Solution....................... pp. 26-27 Memorial Gifts........................... pp. 28-30 Honorarium Gifts....................... pp. 30-31 Hospice Care Gifts............................ p. 31
Introducing R.W. Grand Master
Robert J. Bateman
Robert J. Bateman was installed as the 120th R.W. Grand Master of Pennsylvania on Dec. 27, 2013. Bro. Bob is a Past Master of Springfield-Hanby Lodge No. 767, Springfield, and served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 36th Masonic District. He has served in leadership positions of several Masonic-affiliated bodies and related organizations. He is an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33°, a degree bestowed upon a select few Masons in recognition of their outstanding and selfless work within the fraternity and public life. He was awarded the DeMolay Legion of Honor. Bro. Bob served in the U.S. Active Army Reserves from 1969-1974. He retired from the Upper Darby School District after 35 years, last serving as coordinator for custodial services. He became a volunteer firefighter at age 16 and is a life member of Upper Darby Fire Company Station 3. He is a member of American Legion Post 214 and the Chapel of the Four Chaplains. He coached both youth flag football and Little League Baseball, and was treasurer and later president of the Transport Workers Union Local 289 AFL/CIO. Bro. Bob and his wife, Joanne, live in Upper Darby, Pa. They have three children, four granddaughters and one grandson. They both enjoy spending time at the shore and with their grandchildren, traveling, listening to music and taking walks. Bro. Bob is a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, where he serves as a consultant for custodial needs and chemical safety and as a member of the Life Center Feeding Program Team to serve the hungry. He enjoys playing golf, hunting, target shooting, cooking, playing horseshoes and reading books about factual military missions of the present. Joanne has taught children for many years in elementary and preschool settings, in addition to caring for her own family. Her interests include reading, doing jigsaw, crossword and Sudoku puzzles, and watching old movies. R.W. Grand Treasurer Jeffrey W. Coy will serve as chairman of the Masonic Villages’ board of directors. New to the board is Bro. Thomas Gamon IV, R.W. Junior Grand Warden.
ETERNAL FLAME One of Grand Master Bateman’s initiatives is to install an eternal flame monument at the Veterans Grove at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. It will be dedicated on Autumn Day, Sept. 20, 2014. This eternal flame will serve as a 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year tribute and symbol of gratitude to our brave service men and women. A plaque on the front of the eternal flame will state: “All gave some ... Some gave all.” The eternal flame will be surrounded by 468 pavers which can be inscribed with a special message for a $500 donation. Additionally, 1,104 bricks leading to and around the monument can be inscribed for a $250 donation.
Reservations for pavers will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All orders for a paver must be received no later than May 1 to guarantee installation for the dedication on Sept. 20. Any funding received beyond what is needed for the preservation of the Veterans Grove will be used to fund special programming at our Masonic Villages for veterans on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Anyone wising to contribute any amount toward the eternal flame may contact the Office of Gift Planning at 1-800-599-6454 or visit www.pagrandlodge.org/gmaster/ eternal-flame.pdf.
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A Spiritual Journey Leads to a Second Chance In March 2013, Larry Hess was receiving hospice care at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. He decided to record his last will and testament. Even then – before he knew the miracle he was about to experience – he shared a story of hope and gratitude.
Overcoming Early Odds As a child, Larry always walked differently than his peers. Despite teasing from other kids, he made the best of his situation. At age 18, a doctor took a biopsy of his leg and diagnosed him with Becker’s muscular dystrophy. He continued walking without assistance until he was 27 years old, a feat that amazed his doctors. At the time, not much was known about this condition, so there was little doctors could do for him. For a part of his life, Larry was angry. He didn’t understand why he had to suffer and started drinking. In April 1977, his life took a positive turn when he looked to God for guidance and was saved. Larry worked at a job delivering oil to homes. He marvels that he was able to drag a 120-foot hose without difficulty. In 1995, he experienced his first of several medical emergencies when he was diagnosed with diabetes after being rushed to the hospital with high blood sugar. He was unable to keep working. In 2001, he began volunteering for Transport for Christ. He was stationed at a truck stop, where he counseled truck drivers in a tractor trailer that had been turned into a chapel. He heard all kinds of stories as he led individuals to Christ. Born with a photographic memory, he has nearly two-thirds of the Bible memorized, as well as 500 hymns. He had to stop his ministry after he began using an electric wheelchair and there was no ramp to the trailer. “I had a feeling in my life ever since I was younger that I missed being a preacher,” he said. “My parents were strict, and they offered me a year of Bible College, and I wish now I had taken it. I was sort of rebellious in my younger life.”
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“He Won’t Make the Day” On June 13, 2012, after being hospitalized for a few weeks, Larry grew gravely ill. His wife, son and sister stood by his side and prayed. “I remember the doctors saying, ‘He won’t make the day,’” Larry said. “… I had wonderful peace in my soul. I was ready to follow God’s will and either go on or stay on. I saw beauty. Then I heard God’s voice say, ‘I’m going to heal you.’” Four days later, he began regaining his strength and returned home. Images of his two granddaughters flashed in his mind. Two months later, he fell sick again and was rushed to the hospital where he remained semiconscious for two weeks. Once his condition improved, he moved to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown on Oct. 1, 2012. Doctors told him he had about six weeks to live and placed him in hospice care. In mid-November, Larry fell into an unconscious state. He was unable to communicate with anyone, although he recalls having nightmares. A few weeks later, he suddenly awakened, surrounded by family. “I just sat up and said, ‘Oh, hello,’” he recalls. Happy to have his voice back, he spent the next day calling family. He was awake, but his health had deteriorated. “I was always the kind of person that wanted to do for others, so it has been humbling for me to ask people for help,” he said. In March 2013, he recorded his last will and testament and was prepared for whatever came next. Over the next two months, with help from staff at Masonic Village, his health began to improve. He lost weight, his diabetes improved and his liver began healing. In May, he was taken off hospice care.
From Hospice Patient to Hospice Volunteer On Sept. 27, 2013, Larry stood for the first time in eight years. As of December 2013, he only takes one prescription drug and soon won’t need any. If he continues to lose weight, doctors say his diabetes will be resolved. He has completed occupational therapy and attends physical therapy three days a week during which he stands for up to an hour to build muscle. “I’ve always been told I was stubborn,” he said. “Nobody
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could foresee this. It’s a miracle. God has helped me through it, and I thank God for Tim [Nickel, chaplain - hospice]. Masonic Village is a wonderful place to be — 1,400 acres and about 3,000 people — if I can touch lives, I’ll be happy. I try to plant seeds of kindness.” Larry’s days start early. He’s awake at 5:45 a.m. to meditate and do a few exercises, and by 7 a.m., he’s traversing through the hallways of his neighborhood in the Masonic Health Care Center asking if anyone would like a 5-minute visit. He sees William, who will turn 100 in April and refers to Larry as his “bestest friend,” and others who want to talk. “Larry announces his approach by song,” Tim said. “You can’t help but smile when you hear him coming.” In between his visitations with friends, physical therapy and time spent at the Masonic Life Center, he volunteers with Masonic Village Hospice for 45 to 50 hours a week visiting with patients. He also volunteers to help before and after meals, setting up chairs and cleaning up tables. Mary Ellen Tarman, a hospice volunteer, has been helping him tell his story. Once a week, the two meet and she types up another chapter. His next goal is to drive a car again, and his ultimate goal is to fly a jet. He ends each day by trying to make everything right if he has wronged anyone, and then he “shuts the door” to start fresh the next day. “I’m still here for a reason,” Larry said. “For me to have survived to age 63 is unheard of for someone with Becker’s muscular dystrophy. I’m here for I don’t know how long. Whatever time I have, I want to be a blessing to others. I believe in providence, not luck.” Kelly Wieand, physical therapist, stands with Larry
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Jack of All Trades, Master of Fun Enter the home of John Price, a resident of the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, and your nose is immediately treated to the aroma of cookies, bread, pies or other sweet goodies baking in the oven. John viewed baking as a challenge. A few years ago, he saw a recipe in the newspaper for the “best apple pie you ever tasted,” and felt up to the task. He gathered and purchased the ingredients and the equipment needed. “It was quite a considerable investment to make an apple pie,” he said. “I persevered. Everyone loved it. I enjoy making breads and pies and eating them. And the more I bake, the cheaper each pie becomes.” Step into his living room and you’re surrounded by artifacts representing challenges accepted. Hand-carved wooden animals and stained glass works sit on shelves, and a grandfather clock stands in the corner – all products of John’s creativity. There is also a basket making kit in the corner waiting for his touch. Each piece has a story. He learned how to make stained glass designs from his father-in-law. He started buying basket kits after his late wife, Betty, took an interest in Nantucket basket pocketbooks. She wanted to purchase several, but at $1,200 a piece, John decided he could make them at a lower cost. He bought a book and taught himself how to make a purse, or “a pocketbook that never grew up,” as he called it. In his bedroom sits a large, particularly interesting item: a loom. The story of how he became the only man in a weaving class is equally interesting. “My wife took weaving lessons, so I bought her a loom. It came in a kit and I put it together,” he said. “Then I watched it gather dust. She didn’t have the temperament or the patience. I decided since I made the instrument, I would learn to use it. I was the only guy taking lessons in the craft shop.” John uses the loom to make placemats, scarves, bureau scarves, dish towels and runners. He gives away many of the items as gifts. “It’s rewarding physically and mentally, but not financially,” he said, referring to people’s lack of interest in buying his hand-woven creations. “It’s been fun though. It’s mentally challenging.”
John moved to Masonic Village in March 2013 after Betty passed away the year prior. The couple has four children and 11 grandchildren. “I’m adapting to Masonic Village. It was a good move for my children,” he said. “They don’t have to worry about how I’m doing, and I don’t have to worry about being alone.” He has joined the 801 Compass Club, a Masonic group on campus, and participates in High Twelve. On Wednesdays, he likes to play pinochle, and on Mondays when the weather’s nice, he can be found outside using the putting green. He looks forward to visiting the wood shop, founded by fellow resident Chris Reynolds, who John worked with 40 years ago. John is a member and Past Master of Solomon’s Lodge No. 3, Philadelphia. His father and uncle were Masons, and many of the men he worked with belonged to the fraternity. “I’ve met a lot of nice people,” he said of his membership. “It has enriched my life and taught me a lot.” John was born and raised in Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Army for almost three years and was stationed in Korea as the Korean War was winding down. He and Betty then moved to Ridley Park, Pa., where they raised their children and John worked for the telephone company. The couple then lived in Ronks, close to Lancaster, for a few years before returning to Ridley Park in 2006. John served as a volunteer firefighter for 50 years. When he was younger, he became enamored with big red trucks. He signed up because he lived close to the fire company. “The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys,” he said. “We did what we could to save lives and property. I still visit the firehouse.” John embraces each day with new opportunity. While he is no longer putting out fires, he likes to set his mind to something new and see where it takes him. “I have to keep busy. Otherwise I sit and fret,” he said. “I like to change ‘horses’ often. I get bored and go on to another thing. I find a lot of practical hobbies.”
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Cathy (third from right) with Val Halamandaris, president of NAHC (right), and the other Hall of Fame inductees.
Cathy with her family (l-r): Peter K. Shaw, Cheryl Frasca Shaw, Rachel Shaw, Debbie Frasca Kesicki and Steve Kesicki
A Passion for Care and a Commitment to Serve
With a simple desire to help others, Cathy Frasca’s career as a nurse has taken her through various disciplines of care and levels of administration, before Congress, to different countries as a spokesperson and, most recently, to the National Association for Homecare & Hospice (NAHC) Hall of Fame. Joining the company of Mother Teresa, Sen. Bob Dole, Walter Cronkite, Clara Barton and others, Cathy, a resident of the Masonic Village at Sewickley, was inducted into NAHC’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, 2013, for her decades of home health care advocacy in the Pittsburgh area, and for helping to set worldwide standards for home health care programs. The Caring Hall of Fame is located in the Frederick Douglass Museum in Washington, D.C. A former vice president of the NAHC board, she was nominated by friends, colleagues and past winners. Cathy was excited to include her two daughters and their husbands and one of her grandchildren at the ceremony, where she and five other inductees were honored. She was nervous to walk on stage with a cane before an audience of 10,000, but like many obstacles she faced throughout her career, she overcame it with courage and grace.
An Early Calling As her mother would tell others, when Cathy was a child, she would find injured birds and animals and bring them home. She’d splinter their leg or provide other first aid. Nursing became a natural career choice. “I’d rush to help anyone who was sick,” she said. After graduating from Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh’s School
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of Nursing, she moved to Florida with friends because the state offered lots of job opportunities (and nice beaches). She soon became Florida’s first nurse to give intravenous therapy. She returned to Pennsylvania and worked in several positions including home health care director at a hospital. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1960. Throughout her early nursing career, Cathy balanced the provision of short-term (acute) care, emergency and ambulatory care, long-term care, home care and hospice care. Predicting a shift from institutional care to home health care in the 1960s, she established the South Hills Health System (SHHS) Home Health Agency. “Seeing patients leaving the hospital so fast and needing additional care, we started evaluating patients as they were admitted to see if they would later need home care,” Cathy said. “We wanted to ensure there was no break in the continuum of care from acute to home. Increasing numbers of patients needed skilled care beyond hospital walls that their family wasn’t equipped to provide. They needed help to survive and flourish.” The term “home care” is frequently used as a generic term that may encompass both home health services, as well as companiontype home care services. Only Medicare-certified/licensed home health agencies are eligible for reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid home health services.
The Growth of Home Health Care Despite her love of hospital patient care, Cathy felt she needed to do more to advocate for home health care and long-term care. She
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acquired her nursing home administrator license. Her leadership skills and experience in all phases of health care prepared her for administrative roles, making her one of the few women in a “maledominant world,” she said. “I’ve been very blessed. I must have a wonderful guardian angel.” Cathy applied four times before being elected to NAHC’s board, which enabled her to work toward establishing more home health care programs in local hospitals. “I was persistent,” she said. “I knew if I was going to accomplish anything, I had to get on that board. Prior to hospital-based home health agencies, most home care services had been provided by community-based visiting nurse associations.” The SHHS Home Health Agency grew to include 10 hospitals across five counties. It became the basis for similar programs across the state, country and as far as Japan. A smaller version of the agency continues to operate at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Fired up by the government’s lack of understanding of certain needed services, Cathy testified before a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging to have respiratory care and occupational therapy considered as Medicare primary services, making them eligible for reimbursement. “I was nervous,” she said. “I hadn’t given official testimony before, but Sen. [H. John] Heinz III made me feel at ease. Part of being Italian is when I get fired up, I don’t give up. If I believe in something, I’ll follow it through to the end.” As a result of Cathy’s successful testimony, along with NAHC’s ongoing support and continued intervention, SHHS was the first multi-hospital based home health agency to provide a multidisciplinary team of: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists and speech-language pathologists. This agency eventually became recognized as the largest agency of its kind in the world. Cathy chaired a task force that created “Home Care Guidelines” for Pennsylvania. With a grant from the Health Care Financing Administration (now known as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), she developed a training manual for Medicare and Medicaid home health agency surveyors. Her experience with all aspects of health care also made her ideal to serve on the Joint Commission of Accreditation for Hospitals. She currently serves as vice president of the Kane Foundation Board, which raises private funds to help enhance the quality of life for Allegheny County residents and their families. Cathy also has volunteered with several other boards throughout her
career. She has been published across the country and abroad, and provides consultations when requested, including during the implementation of Masonic Village at Sewickley’s Home Care program. Cathy was named a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Administrators, NAHC’s Administrator of the Year and “Woman of the Year” in Health and Human Services, as part of Y.W.C.A.’s “Pittsburgh’s Finest” Tribute to Women, among other recognitions. “I’ve been very blessed. I enjoyed what I did, so any award is icing on the cake,” she said. “When you’re 86 years old and retired for over 15 years, it’s just nice to be recognized and remembered.”
A Happy Retirement Cathy looked to retire at age 65, but her co-workers “wouldn’t let her,” so it was another seven years until she officially retired. With her new found freedom, she enjoyed painting, golfing, swimming and inviting friends to her home for drinks and dinner. Through her job, she had seen some of the most beautiful retirement and long-term care communities nationwide, but when she and her husband, Philip, were ready for a move, they found Masonic Village to be the best. Just five days before they were scheduled to move into their new apartment, Philip passed away. With the help of her two daughters, four grandchildren and friends, Cathy settled into Masonic Village six years ago. She enjoys cooking for neighbors and hosting parties for her former coworkers. She also volunteers, plays cards and attends the theatre. “It’s like a cruise without water,” she said. “Someone cleans my apartment, feeds and entertains me, and takes me where I want to go. It’s a great place to live. If you happen to gain too much weight from their excellent food, our nutritionist, gym and water aerobics will help you lose that weight. You don’t have to stress about yard work, housework and home maintenance. People live much longer when they come to a place like Masonic Village. In fact, Masonic Village has a party once a year for those who are over 90 years old. “I am amazed at the care provided amidst the [Sturgeon Health Care Center] construction. The care is excellent and patients are satisfied. I love the staff here. They’re helpful, and they go out of their way to give good care to everyone. When my ‘home care gang’ visits, they rave about the place. They’re looking at it for themselves and their families. “I was happy where I worked, and now I’m happy where I live.”
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The Adventures of Walt Weidner Walt Weidner’s life has many chapters, and he could almost write a book about each chapter. From his days in the Boy Scout movement to his time as a shipmaster to his years working with atomic fuel, he has lived adventures that rival great American fiction stories or Hollywood blockbusters. Raised during the Great Depression, Walt graduated from high school and the University of HK (“If you’ve been there, you know what it means,” he said). He served as an Assistant Scoutmaster at age 18 and Boy Scout Commissioner at age 22. After passing the Coast Guard examination, he became a shipmaster on a two-masted sailing vessel. He survived a storm at sea with waves so strong, they broke the cabin windows, but “that’s a story for another day,” he said. Fast forward to Walt’s years as a salesman with a small engineering and machining company in Denver, Pa. Its size and location made the company a prime target for the U.S. government when it was looking for private businesses in secluded places to manufacture parts for space equipment and radioactive materials. Walt obtained secret clearance to all government developments in atomic, space and aircraft areas. Among the first jobs he procured for his company was making portions of the
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framework for the first piece of “space junk” for an experiment at Fairchild, an aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company based in Hagerstown, Md. This led to an opportunity to bid on tooling to make weights for the end of the wings of the C5A, one of the largest civilian military planes ever built. The weights, which looked like loaves of bread, weighed 450 pounds, and the tooling would eventually be filled with depleted uranium. Walt carried the tooling several times to New York as the plane’s wings were redesigned. He would rent a single-engine plane and fly out of the old New Holland airport. His company was then asked to bid on radiation shields used on Apollo spacecrafts. Walt hand-carried the original prototype and sat with engineers while they discussed it. Atomic fuel containers were brought into the meeting and dropped into the shielding. Walt had the chance to hold this atomic fuel in his hand and did so without hesitation. “It was a job,” he said. “It was interesting, and I was glad to be a part of it.” Walt’s sales experience and related travels led him to become knowledgeable about the intricate parts of everything from
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spacecraft tiles to weaponry. He received a call from South Carolina to help with the uranium penetrator, a type of ammunition that could penetrate six inches of armor. The penetrator, when fired at a tank, would become an uncontrollable ball of fire and kill anyone in the tank; however, the sudden increase in heat from 1,800 to 2,600 degrees would cause the crucible used to melt the penetrator’s uranium to crack, resulting in the loss of uranium. Walt recommended making the crucible of a lower grade of graphite which was more porous and could absorb the expansion, as well as being inexpensive. Through his company’s work on making small parts for the General Atomics Corp, a manufacturer in California, he was invited to view an atomic reactor in operation. He climbed up a wooden step ladder precariously perched against the reactor and peered inside. “I watched the atomic fuel boil away,” he said. “It was a beautiful purple color.” During a trip to Texas to bid on the tooling for the tiles for the space shuttle, he was privy to a discussion amongst five doctors who were running the space program. They were planning to use a form of silicon carbide coating for the tiles. Walt informed them it would not work. The material was too soft. “I told them they needed a harder silicon carbide made by using a different process,” he said, “which after an investigation, they found was correct. All reentry vehicles then and now are covered with the coating I recommended.” His company also made components for a research reactor, and Walt was invited to visit the U.S. government facility in Maryland. Doctors and physicists used the reactor to identify the origin of items from crime scenes. By using atomic analysis, they could pinpoint where the water that was used to make bootlegged liquor came from, or where the ink originated from in counterfeit money, for example. Walt was involved in other top secret programs, ones in which he is sworn to secrecy even today. “I never anticipated doing these types of things,” he said. “One thing led to another. Things come to you, and you adapt.” Through his career and the many people he met, he learned about the Masonic fraternity and always knew he wanted to join. Finally, one day, he asked a fellow salesman how he could become a Mason. The man told him, “You just took the first step.” Walt joined Ephrata Lodge No. 665, the Sottish Rite, the Shriners and the Tall Cedars, where he has met a lot of fine acquaintances. Walt’s acute observation of how things are made and his
desire to keep busy inspired him to totally restore a 1938 four-door Graham, which is now on display in a museum in Maine, and a 1931 Franklin, which was sold to a collector. He partially restored a 1927 Franklin and sold it to a banker in Holland, and it is now displayed throughout Europe. Walt has volunteered at the Antique Auto Museum in Hershey for more than 10 years. He has also built three model ships from scratch. Using photos or first-hand knowledge, he carved out even the smallest detail to make the models almost exact duplicates of the real ships, including working internal lighting and clearance lights. Walt moved to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown in 1991, and he had no problem filling his days with activity. He was one of five men who developed the Rooster’s Corner Woodworking Shop, and he is the last of the four men who started the Elizabethtown and Masonic Village Model Railroad Club. He also selected the area and designed the pavilion that stands in the picnic area near the woodworking shop. “Many times when I drive onto campus and pass the old sycamore trees, I’m amazed at my good fortune to live at such a wonderful place,” he said. “I’ve made wonderful friends. Everything is made so attractive for us. I’m so proud of it.” His latest endeavor is creating lamps out of wine and liquor bottles (see photo below). It takes a particular touch to wrap the lights around artificial flowers inside the bottle. He makes them to sell and give away as gifts. “It was just an idea that came to me,” he said. “I like to keep busy.” With his first wife, Florence, who passed away in 2003, he has two sons and three grandchildren. His second wife, Marjorie, passed away in 2009. “I’ve led a full life. I’ve seen it and done it,” he said. “I’ve made the best of what God gave me. Who knows what else I’ll get into?”
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Village Happenings In October, Judi Hindes, of Sewickley, went zip lining at Go Ape! North Park, where the high ropes course has more than 1,400 feet of zip lines!
Congratulations to residents in Lafayette Hill for earning third place at the Senior Olympics in October. Events included a wheelchair race, bean bag toss, hat/scarf relay, kickball and ball toss. Right, Norman Day and Rose Jingozian proudly hold their plaque.
At the annual Picnic on the River in September, residents in Sewickley took in the serenity of the Ohio River while dining on cedar plank salmon, beef brisket, grilled chicken and more. Top photo: Carleen Dukstein, Dave Rees and Ralph Dukstein. Bottom photo: Gerry Hoover and Shirley Betz.
In an annual tradition, residents in Lafayette Hill gathered for the Harvest Ball. They enjoyed an evening of pampering, delicious food and entertainment. Thanks to the many volunteers who made this event possible! Above, Flora Godshall, Robert Cathers and Mary Moore. As part of the Healthier Selves series, Dallas residents, including Jean Carson and Ingrid Prater, and community members enjoyed a Nordic Walking Class in October. Nordic Walking burns more calories and strengthens your body in less time by using poles.
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Residents and staff at the Bleiler Caring Cottage held an open house to celebrate the cottage’s 15th anniversary in November.
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Dallas residents and the community celebrated fall at the annual Octoberfest, which included the Resident Association Bake Sale, refreshments, music and more.
Thanks to the efforts of residents, including Jean Foley, and staff, the Lafayette Hill Fall Bazaar raised $3,759.60 for Masonic Village. At the annual Show & Tell in Elizabethtown, residents share their collections, hobbies and handmade crafts. Left, Ron Deuel showcases his handmade carriages which are modeled from museum pieces. Each one takes about 100 hours to complete. Right, Jean Saam specializes in memory crafts, including bears made from loved ones’ neckties. Celebrating the food, drinks and music of the season, residents in Sewickley had a blast at the Autumn Bash. Thanks to the Steel City Stompers for entertaining the crowd. Shown top, Bo Pollack and Ruth Speer, and bottom, Ernie and Margie Stanger.
The William Slater II Master Mason’s Club hosted a luncheon for Masonic widows in Sewickley. The event included a visit from “Brothers of the Trowel” Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Riding Association, which selected Masonic Village at Sewickley as its annual charity to support. Shown above, residents Lois Nelson and Hazel Monahan. Dallas residents celebrated fall with chili and cornbread compliments of the chefs from Irem Clubhouse. Shown (l-r): Annie Bisher, Thelma Smith, Jean Carson, Peggy Exter, Ingrid Prater and Rosalie Cunningham. Below, Grace Peterson, of Sewickley, enjoys an up-close encounter with a horse as part of a visiting petting zoo.
With the Phils enjoying the off season, the Phillie Phanatic stopped by Elizabethtown to participate in a baseball game between the Therapeutic Recreation Phillies and the Masonic Village Pirates. While the TR Phillies took a double-digit lead on the MV Pirates, the Phanatic did a great job of keeping the crowd engaged and causing mayhem. Thanks to Walter DePrefontaine (shown left) and his family for helping to bring the Phanatic to Masonic Village.
Warminster resident Marge Widger gives Indeera Ennis, housekeeping supervisor, a handmade doll.
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Health Update by John J. Mast, M.D., C.M.D., associate medical director, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
Taking the Right Measures
Part two in a series about preventative care for individuals age 50 and older To stay healthy, what regular testing do you need to do? The answer is complicated, and it changes as new research improves our understanding of illness. In the last issue of the Village Voice, I gave details on screening for prostate and breast cancers. In this article, I’ll cover cholesterol, osteoporosis, colon cancer, cervical cancer and HIV testing. We all want preventative testing, but only if it’s helpful and not harmful. Advice for screening comes in the form of statements and recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). USPSTF gives recommendations a letter grade, from A to D. “A” grade advice is the best, for everyone. “B” and “C” grade advice is okay, and “D” grade advice is uncertain and controversial. Visit www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org for more information. USPSTF’s decision to include a screening test in the preventive schedule is the result of a complex interplay between risk and benefit. The side effects of testing and treatment are considered, as well as the number needed to treat (NNT), which is the average number of patients who need to be treated to prevent one additional bad outcome.
High Cholesterol High cholesterol is a common risk factor for heart attacks, stroke and blood vessel blockages, and can be easily reduced. All men older than age 50 should be screened for high cholesterol (A grade advice). Women older than age 50 who are at increased risk for heart disease should also be screened (A grade). Testing is usually done every five years until age 65. Cholesterol levels don’t usually change much without treatment for those ages 65 and older. For those who have heart or vascular disease or diabetes, reducing cholesterol with medication greatly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Those at risk for heart disease
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also benefit greatly from cholesterol reduction. Risk factors include: history of tobacco use, high blood pressure, family history of heart disease and obesity (body mass index higher than 30). However, reducing cholesterol provides less benefit to those with no risk factors and no history of heart disease or strokes. New evidence indicates that cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce the risk of dementia and do not cause memory loss for individuals without any pre-existing memory loss (Kristopher). For those without heart disease, how much does lowering cholesterol help? Treating 50 people who are age 60 or older for five years saves one person from having a heart attack or stroke (NNT=50). However, five would have developed reversible muscle problems and one may have developed diabetes from the cholesterol medicine (Newman). Recent breaking medical news is changing how we approach heart disease. Many doctors are now using a risk calculator and giving all patients cholesterol medicine if their 10-year risk of heart disease is higher than 7.5 percent. This risk calculator is available on the American College of Cardiology’s CardioSource website at http://bit.ly/1909IKO.
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a common cause of pain and disability from fractures, especially in women. Dexa screening for osteoporosis is advised for women age 65 and older and for younger women with risk factors for osteoporosis (B grade). Risk factors in women include tobacco use, daily use of alcohol, family history of osteoporotic fractures and low weight. Men who have lost height are also at risk for osteoporosis and should be tested. Evidence is insufficient to support routine screening for men (D grade).
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Is treatment of osteoporosis effective? Vitamin D can help frail elderly adults avoid a fracture. To avoid one hip fracture, 36 individuals need to be treated (NNT=36) with vitamin D. Prescription medicines (Actonel and Fosamax) also help those with very weak bones or who have had a fracture related to osteoporosis, and only 16 of these individuals need to be treated for three years to prevent one fracture.
Colon Cancer Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer and the second most common cause of cancer deaths. Colon cancer screening is advised every 10 years for all adults from age 50 to 75 (A grade). Routine screening from age 76 to 85 is not advised, but may be done for some individuals at higher risk (C grade). Risks of a colonoscopy increase with age. After 85, screening for colon cancer without symptoms is not advised (D grade). Colon cancer screening includes annual stool testing; colonoscopies (examines the whole large bowel), often done every 10 years; and flexible sigmoidoscopies (examines the large intestine from the rectum through the last part of the colon). A colonoscopy is the most common test because it involves a one-step screening method that checks the entire colon and allows for polyp biopsy. It can catch polyps at an earlier stage in comparison to stool testing.
than age 65, testing is dependent on risk factors. Unprotected sex with more than one partner is a common risk factor. HIV treatments are safe and are most effective when the infection is detected early. Advice for preventive testing changes constantly as diagnostic testing and treatments improve. As advice evolves through the years, your doctor can keep you on track with your advised preventive testing when you go for your annual physical (before age 65) or your annual well visit (after age 65).
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1. DA Butt et al, “The risk of hip fracture after initiating antihypertensive drugs in the elderly,” Archives of Internal Medicine, December 10, 2012, 172(22): 1739-44, doi: 10.1001/2013.jamainternmed.469 2. Kristopher J. Swiger et al, “Statins and Cognition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Short- and Long-term Cognitive Effects,” Mayo Clinic Proceedings, V88, Issue 11, November 2013, dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2013.07.013 3. David Newman, “Statin Drugs Given for 5 Years for Heart Disease Prevention (without known heart disease),” June 2010, www.thennt.com/nnt/statins-for-heart-disease-preventionwithout-prior-heart-disease/ 4. David Newman, “Bisphosphonates for fracture prevention in post-menopausal women with prior fractures or with very low bone density,” May 2011, www.thennt.com/nnt/ bisphosphonates-for-fracture-prevention-in-post-menopausalwomen-with-prior-fractures-or-very-low-bone-density/ 5. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV. Pap tests have been extremely effective in the fight against cervical cancer, catching it in a preventable stage. USPSTF advises screening for cervical cancer every three years in women age 21 to 65 (A grade). However, screening is not advised for women over 65 who have had adequate prior testing and who are not at high risk for cervical cancer (grade D). Cervical cancer was a leading cause of death in the past, but it may eventually be as rare as polio. The vaccine for HPV is effective, and is offered to all adolescents and young adults.
HIV testing Recent advice regarding human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, testing has changed. Current advice is to test once for HIV in all ages 15 to 65 (A grade). Re-testing in three to five years is advised for those at higher risk. For those older
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FUSING VISION AND ART Several of the items in Joan and Bob Terwilliger’s brand new cottage at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown immediately catch visitors’ eyes: colorful glass artwork – bowls, wall hangings and coasters. The pieces look as though they were pulled directly from an art gallery. The Terwilligers are not retired art thieves, but rather artists who have honed the craft of glass fusion. After several years of making pieces in their home and selling them at craft shows and in local specialty stores, Joan and Bob have donated three kilns and supplies to Masonic Village so others may find joy in glass fusion. Bob was first interested in pottery, but found it became too difficult due to his rheumatoid arthritis. Four years ago, he and Joan participated in an Elderhostel program during which they visited Corning, N.Y., and took a fused glass and blown glass class. “We said, ‘We can do fusing at home.’ You don’t need a lot of physical strength,” Joan said. “You can learn the basics quickly and make your own pendants, earrings and small plates.” “There’s lots of room for playing and experimentation,” Bob said. “The only risky part is that eventually you will cut yourself. It’s inevitable.” The process includes cutting glass into pieces, layering it and heating it in a glass kiln until it fuses into a solid piece. There are a number of ways to finish the piece, including “slumping” it in a ceramic mold to form a dish or adding other decorative touches. The Terwilligers use glass manufactured
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by Bullseye, whose catalogs feature hundreds of colors, varieties and forms of glass, as well as tools and accessories. A pair of earrings may take a half hour to create (not counting time in the kiln), while an intricately-designed bowl could take days to complete. The glass is heated in stages to 1,450 degrees and then gradually cooled. An average firing might take about nine hours, but large or thick pieces can take days to fire. Fortunately, the glass kilns at Masonic Village have programmable, computer-controlled settings. Bob is a retired professor and Joan worked in public relations for AT&T. They have volunteered to teach glassfusing classes – a new experience for both of them – to residents at Masonic Village. In December, about 30 people signed up to make earrings and other small pieces. Residents interested in attending a class, held in the recreation center in the Village Green area, may contact Rhonda Conaway, recreation coordinator, at 367-1121, ext. 33277. “We’re just so happy we can keep doing it,” Joan said, “and share it with others.”
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Discovering Your Community To encourage and celebrate participation in the 2013 Active Aging Week® from Sept. 22 – 28, staff and volunteers at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown shared opportunities on campus, as well as those in the local area, for residents to discover their community. “While being active is a year-long focus for many residents, this week allows them to expand their horizons and learn more about what is in their own back yard and beyond,” Stacy Schroder, director of wellness and prevention, said. “We hope the week’s events inspired them to further explore their own health and wellness goals.”
Active Aging Expo The Active Aging Expo featured speakers from the Elizabethtown Historical Foundation, the Elizabeth Hughes Society, Amtrak and Harrisburg International Airport. The Masonic Life Center provided fitness and Healing Touch™ demonstrations. The Masonic Village Farm Market finished the event by demonstrating how to cook with apples from the campus’ orchard. Booths included information about everything from pastoral care to gift planning to programming through Masonic Village’s recreation department. Residents could spin to win pumpkin stress balls and sample apples and trail mix. For each booth residents visited, they received a sticker featuring a dimension of wellness (emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational). After collecting all six, they could enter for a chance to win door prizes from local businesses. Fifty-eight people won prizes, including many gift cards, giving them further incentive to discover their community in the future.
Tours, Music and More
To provide an opportunity for every resident to tour Masonic Village’s vast campus, resident volunteers Ray Betz and Ray Simpson led three bus tours. Therapeutic recreation staff, with the help of volunteers, coordinated bus tours for each neighborhood in the Masonic Health Care Center and Freemasons Building throughout the week. The tours were so popular that some neighborhoods had to schedule two tours to accommodate everyone. Residents particularly enjoyed stopping at the Masonic Village Farm Market for apple cider slushies. Residents had the opportunity to learn about and experience the Amish culture when Edsel Burdge, from Elizabethtown College’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, presented “The Amish Religion and Lifestyle.” He covered the religious beliefs of the Amish and how those affect their culture and societal interactions. Rev. A. Preston Van Deursen, director of pastoral care, held an Amish worship service. He taught the congregation about the Amish and emulated many of their traditions, such as arranging seating so women sat on one side of the room and men sat on the other. The service stretched people’s comfort levels and helped individuals to grow in their understanding of religion. Residents were invited to visit Elizabethtown College for the Faculty Concert, where the faculty members of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts presented a show featuring solo and ensemble music for instruments and voice. To end the week, J.J. Walker, a local acoustic rock and roll guitarist from Perry County, performed a concert.
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A Glimpse at the Fraternity’s Future By Justin Walker and Paul Blitz
College students Paul Blitz and Justin Walker spent part of their summer interning at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. As young Masons, the experience gave them an extra sense of appreciation for the fraternity. Paul attends Grove City College, where he studies marketing. He was inspired to join the fraternity by his father, Alvin, chief gift planning officer at Masonic Villages. His brother, Thomas, joined in 2010, and Paul followed a year later. They are all members of Cumberland Star Lodge No. 197, Carlisle. “Every man has his own reason to be a part of the greatest fraternity in the world. But for me, I saw through my dad and grandfather the bonds of friendships developed and the good acts performed in the community,” Paul said. He enjoys learning the symbolism of Freemasonry and the experience he gained in his degrees. He is excited about the many ways technology can improve lodge communication. Paul’s schedule as a student doesn’t adhere well to being an active Mason. With lodge meetings scheduled during the
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week, it’s hard for him to travel back and forth from Carlisle to Grove City (a 4-hour drive). Upon graduation, he expects his involvement in the fraternity to increase once he finds a job and a place to live. Until then, he makes it to meetings when he can during breaks and enjoys his time spent with brothers. While working in the Office of Gift Planning, Paul saw first-hand just how charitable Masons can be. “I have noticed that the Masons are a very generous group. They give from their heart, and you can tell. They don’t expect anything in return,” Paul said. Justin Walker is a junior at York College of Pennsylvania who entered Freemasonry at age 18. He is studying public relations and volunteered in the Public Relations Department. Justin gained experience with the many different publications produced there, wrote stories about acts of kindness by other Masons and spread the word of the benevolence of the fraternity. Justin’s great-grandfather, a Past Master from Roman Lodge No. 418, Rome, was the only Mason in his family. When he passed away, Justin talked to the members of his great-grandfather’s lodge, who encouraged him to join. Justin kept his great-grandfather’s apron and joined the fraternity the next year. “I was interested in the degrees, how everything was related to the Bible and all of the history to learn,” Justin said. “Freemasonry was something that was very important to my great-grandfather. For many years, it was a large part of his life, and he always told me how much he wanted me to join. It wasn’t until after his passing that I realized my desire to uphold his wishes.” Being a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown, and also a college student, Justin has difficulties attending lodge meetings. “While I love being at lodge meetings and going to functions with brothers, it’s just tough to squeeze things in while I’m at school,” he said. He looks forward to seeing what life has in store for him in the future. He sees Freemasonry fitting into his life better after he graduates from college and settles down locally.
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By David Koppel, web programmer
Your Password Should be One of Your Best Kept Secrets What’s the Password? This past October, major software company Adobe made headlines when it revealed that it had been hacked. Hackers stole an estimated 150 million passwords used by Adobe customers. This is quite frightening, considering how frequently people do not take proper precautions on the Internet. So what are the precautions you can take to protect your information, privacy and identity? Ideally, you should have multiple passwords. Many people reuse the same password over and over, on a multitude of websites. This means if a hacker obtains a password for one site, he or she has the opportunity to gain access to personal data on other sites. Having different passwords for different sites secures your information, and it saves you the trouble of having to update every account you use in the event one of the websites has a security breach. The downside to this, of course, is keeping track of all your passwords. Fortunately, there are some software packages which track and manage your online passwords. If they might keep you from reusing the same password over and over, they are worth considering. You can find some suggestions for password storage software on Kim Komando’s website, www.komando.com*. Kim hosts a talk radio program focusing on personal computers, Internet use and consumer electronics. Keeping different passwords for different sites doesn’t help, though, if your passwords are easy to guess.
Some of the most commonly used passwords are those that are easy to remember, such as “password,” “12345” or “letmein” (let me in). Unfortunately, while these are easy to remember, the frequency with which they are used makes them easy to guess. Passwords like these make it trivial for hackers to access your account, and they should never be used. Passwords consisting of a word or two found in the dictionary are no better, nor are things like birthdates, names of family members or anniversary dates. Using any of those for passwords leaves you very vulnerable. While adding numbers and other characters to words can help, they don’t offer much protection, especially if it is only one or two non-letter characters at the beginning or end of the password. For the best security, try to avoid using words altogether. While something like “ilmwmtaitwu!” may seem impossible to memorize, it becomes more manageable when you use tricks like taking the first letter of each word in an easilyremembered phrase (in this case, “I love my wife more than anything in the whole universe!”), and it is fairly secure (or rather it was, until I used it as an example here). As a general rule, the longer the password, the better. Avoid passwords shorter than eight characters, even if they are completely random. The most important rule of all, though, is to never share your passwords with anyone! *Masonic Villages does not partner or have any paid affiliation with this website. Visit www.masonicvillages.wordpress.com for articles on everything from preventing foodborne illnesses to handling stress during the holidays. Rev. Deborah ValitonCarnish, assistant in pastoral care, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, has shared a message to start off the year with a positive outlook.
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Going the Distance for a Good Cause Staff Spotlight: Mark Pagano
When Mark Pagano, assistant human “It was good timing and the perfect resources officer, interviewed for his current situation,” Mark said. “She was ready and so was position in 1987, he learned about Masonic I – for another challenge. My father died from Village’s vision for the future. It included adding lymphoma. He battled cancer for much of his life. an independent living (now referred to as It touched my entire adult life, and I’ll never forget retirement living) community, a child care center that.” and a wellness program. The Paganos train throughout the year, “Everything that was shared with me has including during team sessions held at Masonic happened,” he said. “It has left an impression with Village’s campus. They’ve participated in six Mark and Eileen Pagano at the me. I know I have opportunity for growth and Team in Training events, as well as other half and Chicago Marathon wearing Team in advancement here.” full marathons. Since 2007, they’ve raised more Training’s signature purple T-shirts. Since Mark was hired in 1988, the number than $40,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma of employees has doubled, the resident population has more than Society, including $8,200 raised in 2013. They raise money through doubled and the number of locations has grown from one to five. their Team in Training website and an annual July 4th car wash. “Every day is a new day. I have the opportunity to help employees “This is done through the generosity of our friends, family and be successful at work,” he said. “I help with challenges and guide perfect strangers, many whom donate because cancer has affected them. If our mission fits into their goals and they can help us reach their lives,” Mark said. our goals, it’s a great match. Sometimes it’s not a good fit, and other He is now a Team in Training mentor, and Eileen is a mentor/ times, people who choose to leave Masonic Village come back.” captain. They help new members through the 16-week training Mark has also found fulfillment by volunteering to help serve program. “One of the most gratifying parts is helping folks who supper monthly in one of the neighborhoods in the Masonic Health complete their first marathon,” Mark said. “It’s a proud moment Care Center. Staff from across the campus volunteer during meal seeing them cross the finish line knowing they did something times to serve drinks and food and talk with residents. difficult and raised money to find a cure.” One of his roles was to develop Masonic Village’s wellness The Capital Area, Lancaster and York Chapters of Team in program. He assisted with gathering information to establish a Training run in honor of several patients, including the late Helen budget, conduct a feasibility study, put together a business plan and Tracy, a former employee of Masonic Villages and wife of Gerald hire a director. Residents were a part of the process, interviewing Tracy, director of environmental services and land management in director candidates alongside staff. Elizabethtown. Helen took her role as an honor patient seriously, “The Masonic Life Center has changed a lot of lives,” Mark coming out to training events, guiding participants along routes and said. “It’s amazing. I’d like to think that in part because of our bravely sharing her story. wellness program, more and more people are committed to exercise. “Team in Training brings a reason to running,” Mark said. “It’s It will add quality to your years.” not just about one’s self. You’re part of a team focused on a goal. We’re Mark earned his college degree in public health education, and close to finding a cure. People like Helen speaking in a ballroom fitness and health have always been a priority for him. He joined the about her journey and how she appreciated everyone, and survivors Masonic Life Center where he used the treadmill, stair stepper and still taking meds who are out there raising money – they amaze me. rowing machine. After a few years, he was ready for a change. His To those who say, ‘I can’t run 26.2 miles,’ I challenge them to say ‘I wife, Eileen, had recently begun participating in the Leukemia and can.’ If you want to do it, put your mind to it.” Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. In exchange for training To follow the Paganos’ Team in Training progress, visit and support to run and walk in marathons and half marathons, www.teampagano.com. swim in triathlons and take part in bike events, participants help raise money for cures for blood cancers.
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New Executive Director Welcomed in Elizabethtown Cindy Phillips, Ph.D., will join the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown as executive director in March. She will orient with current executive director Vicki L. Gillmore, R.N., Ph.D., N.H.A., until her retirement on May 1. As executive director, Cindy will be responsible for all facets of operation for Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. She will help create a cohesive campus environment where residents, staff and volunteers can grow. Cindy is currently the president of Leadership4Change Consulting, a management consulting practice based in
Lancaster, with expertise in change management, process improvement, leadership development and executive coaching. For over a decade, her firm has worked with government, forprofit and non-profit clients, and in the last four years, Cindy has facilitated several leadership development programs with team members from all five Masonic Villages locations. Prior to running her consulting practice, Cindy held leadership positions with Acumen Solutions, Verizon Communications and Roadway Package Systems, giving her more than 17 years of experience in the IT, communications, transportation and consulting industries. Cindy holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Towson University and a master’s degree in international business from St. Joseph’s University. She earned her doctorate at the Fielding Institute.
Investing in Our Mission and Our Leaders
Masonic Villages is committed to continual evolution and growth to provide higher quality care to more individuals through our Mission of Love. Strong leaders who maintain positive relationships with coworkers and residents help to ensure success during periods of change. Solving the complex challenges Masonic Villages faces involves generating new ideas and solutions amongst multiple departments or groups. Supervisors are often the most critical components of that process. To invest in our leaders, the Organization Development and Training (OD&T)
Department at Masonic Villages enlisted the help of Cindy Phillips, Ph.D., president of Leadership4Change Consulting, and launched the EveryDay Leadership program. Cindy began by helping to unite corporate leaders and directors through a prior leadership program. “Relationships were being formed across our campuses that had never happened before,” Lori Seiders, director of OD&T, said. Now, throughout the state, 73 supervisors have been building relationships and sharing ideas and experiences to improve efficiency, enhance leadership skills and solve problems through the EveryDay Leadership program. Through this program, the leaders formed groups which will meet once a month through March. “We see people learning about the challenges of other leaders and working together to solve problems and bring best practices to each other,” Cindy said. “We expect our leaders at all levels will continue to build on those relationships, and this increased teamwork will definitely help us better manage the resources we have to achieve our mission.”
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Honoring Our Veterans
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Massing of the Colors – Elizabethtown
Warriors’ Watch Riders – Lafayette Hill
The Massing of the Colors was displayed at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Veterans Grove from Nov. 4 to Nov. 13 in memory of veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country’s freedom since 9/11. The National Sojourners – Harrisburg Chapter No. 76, residents, staff, youth from the Masonic Children’s Home and many volunteers helped to install and remove the memorial. Beautifully lit at night, the 6,736-flag display was featured on local television and brought many visitors to the campus. It also included flags displayed by Elizabethtown Chapter No. 407, Order of the Eastern Star. “True patriotism is not just an emotional feeling, it is action. These flags represent those who took action. … God bless them, God bless America and God bless us that we remain steadfast in our support of the principles the founding fathers established 237 years ago,” Col. Donna N. Hershey, U.S. Army Reserves, Commander of the 307th Medical Brigade, and director of personal care and outpatient services at Masonic Village, said during the Massing of the Colors’ opening ceremony. On Veterans Day, veterans, residents and community members gathered for a special program. The event included guest speakers Col. William Byron Penland, U.S. Army, and Cmdr. Jason Endress, U.S. Navy, both from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle; the Navy Club of the USA Band - Lancaster County Ship No. 166; Elizabethtown Mayor Chuck Mummert; the National Sojourners - Harrisburg Chapter No. 76; and then-R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith.
On Veterans Day, representatives of the Warriors’ Watch Riders rode their motorcycles to the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill to visit with veterans and present them with a commemorative coin, a photo and a hug. Resident Margaret Cromie’s son, Walter, is involved in the organization and coordinated the event. Representatives from Barren Hill and Harmonville Fire Companies displayed a large American flag in front of the campus. “We have many privileges afforded to us because of the great men and women who have served and fought so hard for this country. It is an honor to pay respect to our veterans,” Angela Hurst, director of recreation, said. Also on Nov. 11, Care Alternatives hosted a veterans’ celebration for all residents in Masonic Village’s auditorium. On Nov. 2, five World War II veterans from Masonic Village visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., thanks to Honor Flight, which provided transportation, breakfast, lunch and a personal guardian for the day. Veterans were also treated to a USO Show and dinner. Special thanks to veteran and resident Wils Kile, and his wife, Patty, for donating a plaque detailing the history of the Veterans Grove in Elizabethtown. The plaque was unveiled during the Massing of the Colors’ opening ceremony. It shares the significance of Pennsylvania Freemasonry’s commitment to veterans.
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Don Berry (second from right) sings the “Star Spangled Banner” during the opening ceremony for the Massing of the Colors, while (l-r) Larry Wolford, Walt Cook and Jack Heinze stand guard.
During Elizabethtown’s Veterans Day program (r-l) Larry Wolford and Raymond Vaughan perform the Navy Bell Ceremony while Laurence R. Rutt, Master of Ceremonies; Rev. A. Preston Van Deursen, director of pastoral care; Cmdr. Jason Endress, U.S. Navy; and Col. William Byron Penland, U.S. Army, look on.
Residents and staff remove flags displayed during the Massing of the Colors.
Warriors’ Watch Riders participants, residents and local emergency responders gather in Lafayette Hill.
Margaret Cromie, whose son, Walter Cromie, organized the event in Lafayette Hill, greets a member of the Warriors’ Watch Riders, while Norma Leis watches.
Army veteran Robert “Buzz” Williamson shakes hands with a member of the Warriors’ Watch Riders.
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Eleanor Rankin and George Gilson, a Navy veteran, attend a veterans celebration at Lafayette Hill.
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70 Years
of Love & Laughter
There is a lot of life and many memories packed into 70 years with another person. For Robert and Betty Winstanley, it has included many adventures and a lot of laughs. “You can’t have too much fun in this world, so take what you can,” Robert said. That’s become his mantra and therefore, Betty’s, too. The two met at Temple University and found they had the same interests. She was taking summer classes and he was studying medicine. The highlight of the proposal for Robert was, “She said ‘Yes!’” The two wed on Sept. 11, 1943. The country was in the middle of a war, so they had a small church wedding and were lucky to have friends to take photos of the occasion. Robert served in the U.S. Navy for almost three years. He spent much of his time aboard a boat, and he’ll never forget how he successfully operated on a patient with acute appendicitis in the dining room. When he returned home, Robert became a boardcertified ophthalmologist and opened a practice in Johnstown. After meeting the head of Federal Aviation, he earned his pilot’s license and became involved in aviation medicine. He lectured all over the United States. Betty almost always flew with him and learned to fly, too. They owned three aircrafts. “An important part of vision is to prevent accidents,” Robert said. “During my lectures, I wasn’t limited to eyes or aviation – I put them together in a way people never thought about.” “We’ve met a lot of great people,” Betty said. “We did a
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lot of interesting things and enjoyed having dinner with a lot of different people. We’ve had an interesting life.” “Life is a series of stepping stones that lead you all over,” Robert said. “You pick up things from different people.” Retired and ready to move to a smaller home, the Winstanleys took the advice of a former neighbor, a 33˚ Mason, who suggested they visit Masonic Village. They moved to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown in 2008. “It’s nice and beautiful,” Betty said. “We’re lucky to be here.” The couple has three children who joined them along with their three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren at a 70th anniversary party with friends and neighbors in the Sycamore Apartments on Sept. 8. Their daughter, who lives in Australia, planned a vacation around the milestone. Staff also celebrated the occasion by bringing the couple a large heart and balloons. They were joined by fellow resident Rosemary Merwin, who made cupcakes. Whether you’re celebrating 10 years of marriage or 70, the Winstanleys offer advice for how to make the most of your time together: “There’s a lot of give and take,” Betty said. “Start a big bank account!” Robert said in jest, smiling at his bride. “We made enough to get along.” Whether they were flying across the country or enjoying dinner with friends, the Winstanleys have made the most of life, and they’ve had a great time doing it together.
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Celebrating 100 Bright Years! “One Hundred Years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money was in my bank account nor what my clothes looked like. … But the world may be a better place because I was important in the life of a child.” Excerpt from “Within My Power” by Forest Witcraft To honor all those who have been a part of the Masonic Children’s Home over the last 100 years, youth, alumni, donors, staff, friends and family gathered for a weekend full of events. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Entertainment Committee, made up of youth, presented a scavenger hunt to help familiarize the 40 Masonic Children’s Home residents with the children’s home, Freemasonry and Masonic Village. In the evening, hundreds joined together for a reception, dinner and program. Chris Ivey, character juggler, performed before dinner (and included youth in his performance) while guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres. The program opened with an invocation. Boys from Longdon Cottage led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Dave Rosensteel and Barb Boyer, child care workers, performed the national anthem. After a delicious dinner, everyone sang “Happy Birthday” and enjoyed cupcakes. Edward J. Stumm, president, Masonic Homes-Patton School Alumni Association, recognized 50-year graduates of Patton School. A 100th Anniversary video highlighted memories and reflections of the children’s home, and Jay W. Smith, then-R.W. Grand Master, shared a poem and presented three alumni with awards from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. On Sunday, Oct. 6, a worship service led by Rev. A. Preston Van Deursen, director of pastoral care and children’s home alumnus, reminded everyone of the special place children hold in God’s heart and the responsibility adults carry to raise, care for and love this young generation. It featured special music, a skit with youth from the Masonic Children’s Home and residents of Masonic Village, and the dedication and burial of a time capsule with items from youth, staff, donors and alumni, which will be re-opened in 25 years. Thanks to all who participated in this memorable occasion honoring the past, present and bright future of the Masonic Children’s Home!
Thanks for Your Extraordinary Generosity
On Nov. 22, Masonic Villages and the Masonic Children’s Home participated in The Extraordinary Give, Lancaster County’s largest day of online giving. For 24 hours only, people could make donations online and see their money stretched by a $300,000 pool of grant money. During this giving marathon, 50 donations were made toward our charities. Masonic Villages received $3,775 in donations, and the Masonic Children’s Home received $5,675. Thank you to everyone who supported our mission through this exciting day of giving!
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An Ideal Solution Charles and Betty Astfalk, residents of the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, knew they wanted to continue their support of the Masonic Charities and other causes close to their heart. They just weren’t sure exactly how. They sat down in their cottage with David R. Whitenack, ® CFP , director of gift planning – central, who helped them devise a personal and unique plan that met their needs through a Charitable Gift Annuity, which in turn also created a new source of income for a concern close to their hearts. The plan was fulfilling and accomplished their charitable needs. “You don’t know how much money you’ll need for health care, so it’s important to have enough to continue living and give at the same time,” Charles said. “We were pleasantly surprised at the way we could handle our gift. [David] listened to our concerns and came up with something we could use. We encourage people to think in these terms.”
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“Working with David was certainly a wonderful experience,” Betty said. “We appreciated his cooperation and knowledge. We are grateful to Masonic Village and David for relieving our concerns.” The Astfalks also appreciated that they could divide their gift among the Masonic Villages, the Masonic Children’s Home and the Bleiler Caring Cottage. Their cottage along Jackson Drive is located just a few hundred feet from the children’s home. They often hear the children playing and watch youth pass by on their bikes. “Our children’s home is superior,” Charles said. “[Pennsylvania Masons] have so many things to be proud of. As a 60-year Mason, I certainly have faith in the organization and approve of the facility they’ve established in Elizabethtown and how successfully they’ve operated it for over 100 years. There has never been a question in my mind that giving to the Masonic Charities is something we
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should consider.” “And the fact that [Masonic Villages] has branched out to Sewickley, Philadelphia and the northeast is impressive,” Betty said. “We hope Masonic Villages gives others the same satisfaction as it has given us. It filled a need we had.” While working in Pittsburgh in his early career, Charles was offered an opportunity to take a teaching position at Milton Hershey School, a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school in Hershey. The president of his company said he would save Charles’ job for him until he got teaching “out of his system.” After spending a year teaching and living in a student home, Charles decided he would decline his bosses’ fine offer and stay in education. He considered leaving Milton Hershey to accept a teaching position in Pittsburgh Public Schools until a student asked for a conference to discuss a major problem the young man was confronting. After hearing him out, consoling him and offering some practical thinking, Charles realized the Pittsburgh Public Schools would never offer a student teacher relationship such as he had experienced at Milton Hershey. In retrospect, he truly made the right decision staying with Milton Hershey. Charles retired from teaching, and 15 years ago, the Astfalks moved to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. When asked if they enjoy living at Masonic Village, Betty quickly replied, “Do you like being spoiled?” Charles is a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown. He volunteers at the Visitors Center in the Freemasons Cultural Center and keeps busy in a woodworking shop in his garage. He enjoys walking the campus daily and taking bus trips. The Astfalks gather with their neighbors for dinner once a month. “There are always things to do,” Charles said. Betty takes advantage of the lectures and lifelong learning programs offered on campus and plays dominoes with her neighbors. She is a member of Hershey Chapter No. 509, Order of the Eastern Star (OES). It was through OES that Betty and Charles met. His cousin was a member of her chapter and introduced the two. Charles joined the Masonic fraternity soon after they were
married, which impressed Betty’s father immensely. Their gift will help Masonic Villages, the Masonic Children’s Home and the Bleiler Caring Cottage continue to fill the needs of others. It will also enable the Astfalks to fulfill personal financial goals in a way they never imagined. “Individuals are often surprised to learn about the multitude of applications associated with Charitable Gift Annuities,” David said. “During my career as a gift planner, I have seen many unique financial and gifting goals and strategies.” Some donors realize tax benefits when funding Charitable Gift Annuities with highly appreciated stock or mutual funds, rather than cash. Another overlooked application that makes sense for a few individuals is the option of creating a lifetime of income for a loved one in another generation. It is a way to give away the same dollars two times. A gift of income can be created for a loved one, and then upon the death of the loved one, a second gift is given to charity. A gift of income to a loved one may be either immediate, or in some circumstances, arranged in your will to begin after your death, as a part of your gifting plans for your heirs or beneficiaries. Consider the attractive gift annuity rates listed on the table below. For alternatives reflecting your particular situation, call the Office of Gift Planning to learn what opportunities may benefit you and help you achieve your dreams. SAMPLE GUARANTEED LIFETIME RATES For One Life For Two Lives Age Rate Age Rate 70 5.1% 70 & 75 4.8% 75 5.8% 75 & 80 5.3% 77 6.2% 85 & 85 6.7% 81 7.0% 85 & 90 7.3% 85 7.8% 90 & 90 8.2% 90+ 9.0% 90 & 95 8.8% Note: This is a partial listing. Rates exist for any combination of ages.
Central Pennsylvania 717-367-1121, ext. 33437 or 800-599-6454 Western Pennsylvania 412-741-1400, ext. 3011 or 866-872-0664 Eastern Pennsylvania 610-825-6100, ext. 1348 Out-of-State 717-367-1121, ext. 33312 or 800-599-6454
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) 504-6215 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 tollfree number for Washington residents: 1-800332-4483. 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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Memorial Gifts August 1 - October 31, 2013
Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to one of the five Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454, 717-367-1121, ext. 33003, or by emailing giving@masonicvillages.org. Thank you. R. Emmert Aldinger Miriam M. Aldinger Mary Ellen Allen Craig and Cheryl Brown David and Ruth Butzin Henry J. (Hank) Allyn Elizabeth B. Allyn Nick Angelo Marvin M. Wedeen George J. Armstrong Joseph M. Armstrong Edward M. Arnold, Sr. Edward M. Arnold, Jr. Ashley, Granddaughter of Bill and Bette Norris Masonic Village Travel Club Helen M. Badis Barbara Shields Alma Baker Barbara T. Rossi Beverly A. Baker George E. Baker, Jr. William W. Baltzer Elizabeth R. Baltzer Carol O. Barkley Herbert and Lois Reynolds Barbara Shields Edwin A. Barnes Mildred J. Barnes Rita H. Barty James R. Heckman Audrey Bashore Robert M. Bashore, Jr. G. Ronald Beaton Patricia A. Beaton Robert P. and Edna E. Becker Robert I. Becker Glenn D. Bennington, Jr. Sunset Lodge No. 623 William E. and Ruth K. Best Barbara R. Bauer Anne L. Bowles Bonita L. Nauman
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Matthew P. Boyd Edward M. and Jeanne Messner Lynn G. Brandt Russell W. Baker Merville C. Broadbent Bruce M. Broadbent Howard A. Buffenmeyer Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Lois E. Heisey Rick and Pam Reardon Edwin and Ruth Stoner Howard and Kay Buffenmeyer Joseph and Lisa Thome Harold E. and Betty C. Burgess, Jr. Ronald K. Burgess Mary A. Byers Donald R. Byers Anna E. Carpenter Charles and Carol Curry Louis G. and Rose M. O’Brien Alice Wallace Theresa A. Cherry Constance R. CherryJackson William H. Clark Sunset Lodge No. 623 Bob and Floss Clemens Michael Jadick, Jr. John A. Coburn, Jr. Darlene Coburn Abraham Cohen Herbert D. Wolfe Frank Cole George A. Lutz Vance J. Cole Samuel E. Cole William J. Conkle, Jr. William Conkle, III Walter S. Conrad Charles R. Conrad Peggy Correnti Charles B. Correnti
Paul Crawford Robert L. Plaikner Lester A. Danehower Mary E. Danehower William (Bill) Dayton Phyllis L. Dayton Nancy Jane Deeds Kathie A. Blazi Mr. and Mrs. James Blazi Ken and Elaine Bleiler Mr. and Mrs. John Breach Bowman Family Aleta S. Cheris Warren and Barbara Cobb, Jr. Dixon Family Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dunkle Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Dunkle Judith A. Harris Steven and Danielle Harris Betty L. Huntzinger Gary, Ann and Emma Huntzinger Edward A. Kramer Arthur and Jane Kurtz Anna Elicker Morrison Philipp and Carol Schmelzle Seubert & Associates, Inc. James and Susan Wehar Mr. and Mrs. George W. Witmer Vernon J. Dehart Jacob P. Dehart David DeLong Eugene C. DeLong Helen M. Demey Thomas and Rebecca Boone Capital City Chapter No. 146, OES James Senseman Family
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Marian E. Derk Chester A. Derk, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Derk, Jr. Ord L. Dixon Fonda Dixon Jean E. Dixon John and Rose Donati, Sr. John J. Donati, Jr. Ellen Marie Doyle William J. Doyle Stanley J. Duskey Sunset Lodge No. 623 Walter H. Ebert McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318 Edna Mae Edsall James H. Edsall Dorothy A. Ehleiter William C. Ehleiter, Jr. Jack E. Elder William S. Snyder Lodge No. 756 Loretta B. Enterline William E. Gelston Chapter No. 435, OES Jimmie G. Erwin Jimmie G. Erwin, Jr. George A. Ferguson Irene L. Ferguson Charles A. (Bud) Feydo John M. Erb Ruby Jane Fisher Joseph M. Fisher Duane F. Flaherty Chartiers Lodge No. 297 George A. Flickinger Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES William J. Foley Jean E. Foley Herbert S. Ford Mark M. Ford William L. Frankhouser William and Elsie Culp Linda L. Miller
Edward and Rowena Morelock Carl and Neda Mae Wert Barbara L. Frantz Robert A. Frantz Charles S. Fries Evelyn M. Fries Maxine A. Fyock B. Howard Fyock Paul E. Gable, Sr. William C. Gable Richard W. Gable, Sr. Anna R. Gable Barbara E. Garnes Charles A. Garnes Russell B. and Mary Ellen Gehris Marilyn E. Sheldon Richard M. Gillardy William S. Snyder Lodge No. 756 Richard S. Givens William S. Snyder Lodge No. 756 John H. Goebert William S. Snyder Lodge No. 756 Elizabeth J. Goettle William R. Goettle Martin E. Gotsch Doris M. Gotsch Harold and Naomi Green William H. Green, Jr. John Greer George T. Stroup, Jr. Donald J. Gregg, Sr. Juniata Lodge No. 282 Harvey and Catharine Greiss Gary and Donna Bowers Howard A. Griffith, Sr. Howard A. Griffith, Jr.
Sara Gunning Rita McGovern Quakertown Financial Service Center Herbert and Lois Reynolds Barbara Shields Sweet Ovations, LLC Robert R. Hagerich Robert S. Hagerich Edward C. Hahn, Jr. Carroll S. Arnold William C. Hammernick Harry A Houseman Lodge No. 717 Jack R. Harbaugh Lamona G. Harbaugh Felix I. Harper Richard J. Scott-Harper Harold C. Hart Carroll S. Arnold Barry Lee Hassinger Joan L. Hassinger Carl and Ruth Healey Thomas R. Francis J. Frederick Heath Janet F. Heath Sidney S. and Sylvia Hersh Joel H. Hersh Irma Hershey Reid and Elizabeth Habecker George L. Hessert, Jr. Peter G. Hessert John W. Heyman Rose Marie Heyman Carolyn J. Hickernell Joseph S. Hickernell Virgie L. Hoffer Glenn H. Hoffer Robert L. Holliday Austin E. McGrath, Jr. June E. Beyer Homan Carl D. Homan Jeannette I. Houseknecht Barbara Shields Tom Huber Chris J. Huber, Jr. James M. Hubler Robert A. Miller Florence E. Jacob Barbara Shields Helen M. Jaymes Carl F. Jaymes William B. Jenkins, Jr. Reese W. Jenkins
Gerald E. Johns Irmgard Johns Victor H. Jones, Sr. Eureka Lodge No. 290 William M. Jones Chartiers Lodge No. 297 Raymond Keener Dale R. Stump Claire E. Kistler Beverly Schweitzer Edna M. Klein Edward D. Klein, Jr. Helen Koenig George K. Overly Arlene Koppenhaver Dean E. Koppenhaver Nidia Krottnaurer Richard E. Carr Julia, Carol and Nancy U.S. Airways Orvis S. Kustanbauter Helen C. Kustanbauter Mary E. Laney Earl W. Laney Richard A. Lank Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 Lewis G. Laub Arlington K. Beltz Harry Levin Martin Levin Ellen B. Linvill W. Robert and Fairy Flickinger Karyn F. Grainger Neil Lohoefer Craig B. McCollum, Sr. E. Russell Long R. Richard Wright, Jr. Your Loved Ones Joan R. Sandberg Bert W. Luckenbill William B. Luckenbill Sarah Jean Luebbe Harry C. Luebbe, Jr. Mabon S. MacDonald George W. MacDonald Norman C. MacMath Elona A. MacMath Harry E. Malone Jean F. Malone Geoffrey E. Mann Horace and Prudence Mann Samuel Mansberger John W. Mansberger
Kenneth C. and Pauline L. March Donald and Patricia March Lawrence A. Marks Geraldine W. Marks Herbert Marti Donald and Phoebe Marti Eugene E. McClain Elizabeth S. McClain Charles James McLean, Sr. Inez McLean Carl E. McConnell Lona J. McConnell R. Earl McCracken Denella Billman Ed and Barbara Carr Jay and Tamara Horning Jack and Noreen McCracken Jack and Elizabeth McCrae Edward P. Pfendner McLaren Family Robert McLaren David P. Methlie Marion F. Attaviano Barbara A. Menear Donald E. Menear Edward J. Messner Edward M. and Jeanne Messner Dorothy G. Meszaros Kenneth A. Reigle, Jr. Harold A. Meyer Earl L. Goehring, Sr. Paul E. Meyers Donald C. Meyers Bill Miller James D. Mayer Edward S. Miller Pamela E. Miller Frank J. Miller Hazel S. Miller Joel T. Miller Jane A. Miller Karl H. and Evelyn L. Miller Terry L. Miller Marion J. Miller George E. Miller William H. Miller Donald J. Miller Harry S. Mills H. Sinclair Mills, Jr.
Richard and David Minehart Harry A. Minehart Michael Morris Bruce E. and Ethel Joan Howarth David B. Morrison James A. Morrison George C. Mosch Paul G. Mosch Leroy Mountz, Jr. Carroll S. Arnold Frederick E. Muller, Sr. Frederick E. Muller, Jr. C. Earl Nace Sarah B. Nace James C. Nickle Thomas and Terry Kamerzel Hedwig (Hedy) Noll Hargis L. Knoechel Mary Jane Oesterle Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES William (Jack) M. Oliver Marianne O. Ostendorf Jane B. Russell Zachary J. O’Neill Doric Lodge No. 630 Stanley S. Paist Wistar Paist Patricia M. Palo Jess A. Leidig, III William T. and Mary Jane Parry, Sr. William T. Parry, Jr. Joel W. Parson William S. Snyder Lodge No. 756 Deceased Past Masters Eureka Lodge No. 290 Louise E. Patterson Clair W. Hays, Jr. Anna Pedrick Stuart L. and Barbara G. Brown G. Edward and Rowena H. Morelock Richard L. Peifer Janet N. Peifer Harold D. Pennick William L. Hill Blaine and Charles Perkey Preston R. Perkey Alma M. Perkins 200th Red Horse Squadron
Joseph and Leona Petrosky, Sr. John J. Donati, Jr. John Pfendner Edward P. Pfendner Walter J. Phillips Chartiers Lodge No. 297 Dennis J. Pocratsky William E. Gelston Chapter No. 435, OES Margaret K. (Peg) Pollock Akcelerant Software Daniel F. Pomeroy, III Jean C. Pomeroy Russell L. Probst, Jr. Clintin S. Probst and Karen Buehler-Probst Russell L. Probst, Sr. Clintin S. Probst and Karen Buehler-Probst Ted Probst Clintin S. Probst and Karen Buehler-Probst Harold A. Queen Ida M. Queen Gladys Ramsey Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES Richard B. Ream Marian J. Ream Rose Reynolds Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES Margaret Richter Richard A. Cahoone Ethel D. Roddy Carl C. Roddy, Jr. Robert J. Rodibaugh Danny G. Hellmann James C. Rogers, Sr. James C. Rogers, Jr. Alexander T. Rohr David J. Rohr Thomas A. Rohr David J. Rohr Stanley Rosenkowitz Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Robert A. Roux Carl S. Boselli Charles L. Rush Sue C. Rush Jonathan D. Rutkowski Daniel A. Rutkowski Loren G. Sadler Joanna B. Sadler
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Lillian B. Sanders C. Vernon Sanders Mary M. L. Sanderson Garrett Bogue Laura A. Mitchell Robert and Elaine Schenot Billie Savickas John S. Savickas John M. Savickas John S. Savickas Fern L. Schade Robert J. Schade Adolph Schaefer, Jr. Harry A. Houseman Lodge No. 717 Glenn A. Schaeffer Rodrick L. Miller Helen M. Schleeter Lynwood D. Schleeter Ruth Schleeter Lynwood D. Schleeter John Schmidt Charles F. Schwender Otto S. Schneider Jim and Peggy Kotz John F. Schumacher Ronald J. Schumacher Roy W. Schumacher Ronald J. Schumacher Henry S. Seitz John H. Seitz Robert Stephen Sekera Victoria P. Sekera John M. Shaud, Jr. Mary H. Shaud
George B. Sheasley Anna K. Sheasley Lillian Shera William L. Hill Albert E. Shipley Barbara Shipley Leo and Tillie Shlachtman Mark H. Swartz Bonnie B. Sica Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES Walter and Geneva Sickel William A. Sickel Robert Slensby Ralph F. Latta Donald Smith James M. Hebel, Jr. Edwin L. Smith Chartiers Lodge No. 297 Evelyn Smith Clinton A. Langford Joyce E. Smith Gary and Yvonne Cable Frederick and Jean Dent Ladies Auxiliary VFW Fred Barley Post 5667 Lonny and Mary Neiman Don and Diane Zeigler Ruth M. Snear Barbara Shields Kenneth K. Snyder Ralph R. Brown Shirley Ann Stake
Charles H. Spalding George W. Spalding Alvin W. Spence Sunset Lodge No. 623 James H. Staver, Jr. Nellie D. Staver John C. Stevens Phyllis E. Stevens H. Barton Stone Helen A. Stone Franklin Myers Stricker Stuart L. and Barbara G. Brown Robert and Sandra Heimbach Vera Stricker Harry Homer Stuart, Jr. Scott A. Stuart Dagnie Sundberg Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES Benjamin and Ethel Swartz Mark H. Swartz Samuel Taggart Samuel M. and Dianna M. Taggart Frank R. Tarby, Sr. John and Janette Anderson Patricia M. Cronin Eileen M. Greave Havis, Inc. James and Carol Sowden Dale R. Taylor Douglas J. Taylor
John B. Taylor Douglas J. Taylor Harry C. Thomas Carroll and Mae Rickert Ruth E. Turpin Robert E. Tiley Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Helen Tracy Ken and Elaine Bleiler Michael M. Trojan Thomas E. Nowicki Milos P. Tumabas Robert B. Knepp Gertrude M. Tyler Linda T. Rutt Herman and Blanche Walters David W. Bechtel Elvin M. Warner, Sr. Tom and Suzanne Cresswell Leroy Wassum, Jr. Jason and Ann Bevenour Deb Lehan Russell S. Royer, Jr. Clair and Ellen Shatto, Jr. Robert E. Watkins, Sr. Robert E. Watkins, Jr. Sherwood F. Watts Judith A. Harris Pauline Wenrich Janet N. Peifer
Henry M. Wildasin Edward J. Miller Linda L. Miller Arthur and Dorothy Wert Carl and Neda Mae Wert Donald R. Williams Kathy W. Williams William H. and Mildred Williams, Jr. Marjorie E. Williams Dorothy Y. Willig Herbert and Lois Reynolds Barbara Shields Herman C. Willis William and Irene Reaghard David E. Winter Loretta M. Winter Hobert C. Wolfe, Jr. Janet L. Wolfe William D. Worley William R. Worley Raymond R. Wright R. Richard Wright, Jr. Janice D. Wyberg Charles J. Wyberg Anna Mary Young Leonard and Mary Newman Harold J. Zell Charles M. Zell
Honorarium Gifts August 1 - October 31, 2013
Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their honor to one of the five Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454, 717-367-1121, ext. 33003, or by emailing giving@masonicvillages.org. Thank you. Masonic Village at Elizabethtown Rebecca K. Cecala Masonic Village Health Care Center Staff Jack and Noreen McCracken
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Administrative Director of Retirement Living and Staff John and Louise Rapp John and Betty Bennett 66th Wedding Anniversary John F. Bennett Betty Berrier Andrew A. Irvin, Jr.
Richard H. Cherry Constance R. CherryJackson Clarence Cox Carla Cox Chester A. Derk, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Derk, Jr. Ann Dinsmore Ralph and Anna Barisci
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Roberta E. Ewing Ralph and Anna Barisci Your Grandsons Yvonne J. Hanson Neil Hamovitz Paul R. Heckman Rhonda M. Johnson Harold and Jill Bucks David Kaufman Eugene C. DeLong
Robert S. Kohl Granville S. Strachan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. George W. Witmer Marjorie Learn Paul B. MacDonald Leindecker Family Ashley J. Heiberger
Hospice Staff Francis X. and Barbara J. Dufner Edward E. Luckock Raymond E. Luckock Masonic Village at Warminster Caregivers Francis X. and Barbara J. Dufner
Marie Massa Michael S. Maxwell Claudia Mroz Robert W. Curtis, Sr. Gertrude K. Myers Charles L. Myers Harry C. Paisley Billie R. Sherman
Roosevelt 2 Nursing Staff George E. Zimmerman, Jr. William M. and Gilda Sayres Wendy Riggall Esther L. Scheuermann Robert M. Emberger, Sr. Mike Shipley Friends from Lodge No. 761
Luke Shorty Kristofer W. Dewberry Eugene Soble Stanley Merves William T. Staman Paul A. Leitzel Thomas F. Toscani Curtis L. Proctor Fern S. Proctor
Florence E. Willis William and Irene Reaghard Anna Mary Young Leonard C. and Mary C. Newman
Hospice Care Memorial Gifts August 1 - October 31, 2013
Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to Masonic Village Hospice Care which is offered at our Elizabethtown location.
Marie T. Anderson Vicki A. Bair William W. and Geraldine M. Beck, Jr. Estrellita Chapter No. 512, OES Janet Herman Peggy Robinson Cherry Wardrip Betty Auker Eunice Auker Dianna Brubaker and Family Sandra Hart and Family Merlin Dean Bordner, Sr. ITW Angleboard Sons of the American Legion Squadron 594 W. W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Leonard E. Cavender James E. Bunitsky Peter Bunitsky Families Tom and Joann Deptula Florida Goodes Lori M. Glandon Robert and Elaine Heyel Charles and Lisa Thomas Mary Ann Cavender Guerry Goode Doris G. Wadman
Leonard E. and Mary Ann Cavender Helen Bunitsky-Ulary Joseph M. and Pamela E. Degliobizzi Harry Garrett James and Deborah McMahon Charles and Mildred Mealey Francis J. and Robin O. Norris Riley Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Tice and Family John Dove Paul E. Kreamer Romaine E. Ellinger Stephen and Jean Allen Marcia Brown Ken and Cindy Deitzler James H. and Ann Dunlop Carol A. Frumento Catherine Frumento Gregory P. and Barbara M. George Robert and Betty Kautz Shelly (Kautz) Kulp and Family John M. Lafferty Craig and Lois Moyer Lois E. Shearer Gary and Jackie Smith
Donald and Karen Sollars Tyco Employee Matching Gift Program Frances M. Funk Masonic Village Piece Makers Quilt Club June E. Gibson Co-workers of Elaine Reed Family of June Gibson Gary L. James James Smith Dietterick & Connelly, LLP Doris L. Kohr and Family Cheryl Nearhood Maxine E. Gustafson Edmund and Barbara Chase Peter and Millicent Christie Eagle Alliance Barbara M. Ellison Friends and Co-Workers at CSC William G. and Linda A. Gustafson Charles B. and Dolores M. Henselder Kathryn R. Jacobs Eugene and Jean Logan and Family
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John and Diane McEver and Family Dwayne and Barbara Mercer Mercer Family C. Robert and Mary Lou Orndorff Kay J. Schweyer George and Martha Vaeth Howard (Bud) T. Hardie The Brownies (Brown Building Residents) Donnie and Lynda Johnson Shirley T. Horan James F. Horan, III Ruth Kramer Theodore C. Leventhal Grace E. Laubach Mary E. Rawcliffe Ellen B. Linvill Tom, Carole and Heather Corbett Marion J. Miller Tri-Valley High School Faculty and Staff Stephen, Denise and Maura Adams Donald and Margaret Malkoff Robert F. Remaley
Samuel L. Miller Elaine M. Miller Tom and Betsy Nolt Anna Pedrick Frank and Ruth Hall, Jr. Alma M. Perkins David and Doll Fox Helen L. Wojcik Ed and Dolly Donnald Janet W. Yost Margaret D. Robinson
Hospice Care Honorarium Gifts
Helen Heidelbaugh Richard H. Shertzer Masonic Village Hospice Care Team Donald B. Morgan
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Halloween Happenings
Masonic Villages One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Halloween is a time of excitement and anticipation of what may be lurking around a corner. At Masonic Villages, it is a time for everyone to embrace their inner child, dress up, and celebrate!
Everyone had a ball at the Halloween dance in Elizabethtown, including Lynn Yost, recreation therapist, and Jane Kurtz.
Staff in Lafayette Hill put on a festive face for Halloween. Donna Stevens and Dick and Betsy Jevon in Sewickley.
Elizabethtown residents Louis and Rose O’Brien welcome trick or treaters Jacqueline, daughter of Tina Raybold, director of public relations, and her friend, Danielle.
Sewickley was haunted by a DeMolay Participants and staff from the Adult Daily member and 15 Rainbow Girls who Living Center in Elizabethtown dressed for decorated the assembly room and escorted a Happy Halloween. more than 75 residents to a Halloween Party. The youth organized a skit and a candy naming game and sang Halloween songs.
Buy Local All Year Round
Apples, Cider and Vegetables Winter Farm Market Hours: (Dec. 27-March 31) Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 310 Eden View Road, Elizabethtown Located on Masonic Village’s campus
Call ahead and leave a message to order baked goods.
MasonicVillage
717-361-4520 • www.MVFarmmarket.com
FARM MARKET