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Around the Jurisdiction
Cover Photo: Scottish Rite Masons come out to support the Dyslexia Walk in Waterbury.
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Cast members wait to take the stage at the Valley of Boston.
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The Portland Children's Dyslexia Center held their annual Festival of Trees fundraiser December 3-5.
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Members of the Valley of George Rogers Clark support the Harrison County Trunk or Treat night.
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The Valley of New Haven's annual Oktoberfest celebration
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Representatives from the Valleys of Chicago, Danville, Peoria, Southern Illinois, and Springfield display their Valley of Excellence hardware.
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The Valley of Northern New Jersey honors First Responders.
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Delaware Council of Deliberation members enjoyed a dinner cruise during their session.
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The Valleys of The Merrimack, Lowell, and Nashua came together to perform the 14th degree for four candidates.
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Members of the Valley of Central Vermont participate in a hybrid version of the 16th degree.
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Robert Weitzel Schaum, with his grandson-inlaw, Gregory Pappas, 33°, became a Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Lancaster at age 102.
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Congratulations to Dennis Tuttle, 32°, for being the first member of the Valley of Concord to complete the Pathfinder program.
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Commander Samiec paid a visit to the Eastern Region Ambassador training in Scotia, NY.
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The cast of the 30th degree at the Valley of Michigan Northeast Region's Fall Reunion
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The cast of the 20th degree at the Valley of Milwaukee's Fall Reunion
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The Valley of Columbus welcomed 29 new Scottish Rite Masons at their Fall Reunion.