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32° MASONS - VALLEY OF CANTON

Emeth Lodge of Perfection 14° - Rodney W. Lentz - Thrice Potent Master Mystic Council, Princes of Jerusalem 16° - James C. Lewers - Sovereign Prince Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix -18° - Daniel L. Heaton - Most Wise Master Stark Consistory 32° - Rick L. Miller - Commander-in-Chief

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A SALUTE TO ALL VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2015

November, 2015

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A.A.S.R. VALLEY OF CANTON Frank L. Sekeres, 33o, Deputy’s Repre sentative for the Valley of Canton

James G. Fidler, 33o, Executive Secretary

Mailing Address: A.A.S.R. – Valley of Canton Masonic Temple 836 Market Avenue North Canton, Ohio 44702 Phone: 330-455-2321 or 1-877-444-4592 FAX: 330-455-7370

Publication Staff:Office Manager & Chronicle Editor William A Rodgers, MSA E-Mail: w43j48@sssnet.com

E-mail: valleyofcanton@yahoo.com Web Page: cantonscottishrite.com Publication Deadlines: 17th of Each Month

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ill. Thomas J. White, 33° Chairman of the Board

Ill R. Wesley Webber, Jr., 33° Vice-Chairman of the Board

Ill. Eugene R. Wagmiller, 33°

Ill. Kenneth R. Morris, 33°

Ill. David L. Detchon, 33°

Rodney W. Lentz, 32o

Thrice Potent Master Emeth Lodge of Perfection

James C. Lewers, 32° Sovereign Prince, Mystic Council Princes of Jerusalem

Daniel L. Heaton, 32° Most Wise Master Brenton Chapter Rose Croix

Rick L. Miller, 32o

Commander-in-Chief Stark Consistory

Brother Ben Franklin Award 2009-10

Best Publication - Category IV

MISSION STATEMENT FOR - NMJ• Provide inspiration for our members’ mean ingful programs and degrees.

• Provide convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives.

• Provide enjoyable programs and fellowship for our members.

FROM THE SECRETARY Brethren, the onset of November finds us reflecting upon events in October, both at Grand Lodge and here in the Valley of Canton . We are invigorated by the prospect of upcoming exciting Blue Lodge and Scottish Rite events. And, as we approach the Thanksgiving season, we have a renewed sense of gratitude for the blessings provided by our Divine Creator. Grand Lodge in Columbus on October 23 and 24 ushered in a new Masonic year in Ohio with the Installation of Ill. and MWB Robert

C. Rill,Jr. 33° as Grand Master of Masons in Ohio. The coming months will feature a Past Masters Convocation at William H. Hoover Lodge #770 in North Canton and the Installation of Worshipful Masters and Officers to guide the Blue Lodges in the coming year. The Past Masters Convocation in November will bring together Past Grand Masters, returning and newly appointed District Deputy Grand Masters, District Education Officers and incoming Worshipful Masters and Lodge Education Officers to plan the coming Masonic year in the 21st District. Please support all of these fine Masons in their efforts to strengthen the Blue Lodges in the coming year as strong Symbolic Lodges are critical to the success of Scottish Rite.Speaking of Scottish Rite, the 239th Reunion of the Valley of Canton, honoring Ill. David M. Hopkins,33°, was held at the Canton Masonic Temple on Friday Evening, October 16 and on Saturday, October 17. This enormously successful event was a fitting recognition of Ill. Bro. Hopkins’ service to Scottish Rite and saw eight Master Masons become 32° Scottish Rite Masons in the Valley of Canton. Featured at the Reunion were a special program for the ladies at the Wm. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum and an address to dinner attendees by the Honoree, Ill. Bro. Hopkins, which was one of the most moving and elo-quent speeches ever heard at a Reunion. We were privileged to have as distinguished guests at the Reunion Ill. Douglas N. Kaylor,33°, Deputy for Ohio, and his lovely wife, Diana. Their attendance brightened the event and accentuated the spirit of hospitality and camarade-rie that was so much in evidence at this Reunion. Still another highlight of that glorious weekend was the announcement that the Honoree for our next Reunion will be Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33°. Ill. Bro. Trautwein is a Past Thrice Potent Master of Emeth Lodge of Perfection and for several years has been performing exemplary service as the Valley’s Hospitaler. Ill. Bro. Trautwein is a caring and compas-sionate individual who has dedicated himself to assisting and comforting ill and distressed Masonic Brethren. In addition, he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever want to meet. When you see Dave, congratulate him.Our Stated Meeting will be at 7:30PM on Thursday , November 12. It will be preceded by dinner at 6:30PM and will feature an inspiring program and appropriate recognition of our veterans for their service to our great nation.Happy Thanksgiving!Fraternally, James G. Fidler, 33°, Executive Secretary

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NOVEMBERWed,, Nov. 11 - VETERANS DAYThurs., Nov.12 - 6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., Nov. 26 - THANKSGIVING

DECEMBERThurs., Dec. 10- 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingFri., Dec. 25 - CHRISTMAS

IMPORTANT DATES

Wed,, Nov. 11 - VETERANS DAYThurs., Nov.12 - 6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., Nov. 26 - THANKSGIVINGThurs., Dec. 10- 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingFri., Dec. 25 - CHRISTMAS 2016Fri., Jan 1 - NEW YEARS DAYThurs., Jan. 14 -7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., Feb. 11 - 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., March 10- 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., March 17 - St. Patrick’s DayFri., March 25 - Good FridaySun., March 27 - EASTERThurs., April 14 - 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., May 12 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Election of OfficersSat. May 14 - Installation of OfficersSat. May 21 - 6:30 PM Valley Awards DinnerMon., May 30 - MEMORIAL DAY

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We missed you at the last meeting. The program was very informative. The ice cream was very cold and the fellow-ship was warm. Won’t you join us for our next meeting on November 12, 2015 . Come early for dinner.

2016 DUES STATEMENTSBrethren, starting in October 2015, you should be receiving the 2016 dues notification.The dues statement that you receive will indicate the Valley dues are $85.00 and the Supreme Council ASSESSMENT, which appears as a separate item, is $27.00 making a total of $112.00The Supreme Council assessment of $27.00 is intended to assure the continued ability of Supreme Council to provide services to the members and to care for brothers in need. As is the case with the Valley of Canton, Supreme Council makes every effort to reduce operating costs without impact-ing adversely on member’s services.Checks need to be made out to AASR-Valley of Canton, bank generated checks need the member’s ID number on it.

NOVEMBER 12, 2015 STATED MEETING at 7:30 PM DINNER TIME: 6:30 pm DINNER MENU: Cost is $12.00 • Open Faced Beef Sandwich • Mashed Potatoes/ gravy • Mixed Vegetables • Salad • Cake Coffee & Ice Tea RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Contact Bill Sratton at 330-455-6300

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATION, NOVEMBER 9TH

Where’s My Dues Card?Reminder, the Supreme Council has done away with paper dues cards and has adopted a permanent, plastic dues card for its members. These plastic dues cards were mailed to you directly from the Supreme Council’s headquarters in Lex-ington, Ma. If you have misplaced your dues card, or need a replacement sent to you, please call the Valley Office at 330-455-2321

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MEMBERSHIP Well, another successful Valley Re-union has been completed. New friends have been gained and old friendships renewed. The support cast members have once again come through to make the Scottish Rite experience meaningful. The Reunions are times when the best fellowship is to be had. We can share

the degree experience with the candidates, shake their hands, and get to know them. They can do likewise and get to know what kind of men we are at the Valley of Canton. Some of the best times are in between the degrees, when we can catch up on each other’s lives and keep the fraternal ties strong. There is always a palpable feeling in the air during a Reunion, when you can sense the comradeship reaching out to include every-one in the building. Everyone has a purpose that day. You may be on the stage crew, sound crew, organ, robe room committee, dining room committee, greeters, hospitality, or on the degree teams. Even those who have already served for many years and are content to watch the degree work are performing an impor-tant role in being a support to those who do the work for the candidates. Everyone is on top of their game when they know more people are interested in their work. We are together a team and brotherhood of fraternal ties that only death can break.In the coming months, the Valley will be looking for loca-tions to once again conduct “out-of-the-valley” degree experiences. We would like to come to your area, so please let us know if your Lodge building would be willing to host one for the surrounding territory. If so, please check on dates that may be open on the Temple calendar. Sometimes, it is difficult to get some degree cast members to be available on a Saturday morning, so we are always looking for back up actors for the degrees. Keep warm in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Thank the Great Architect of the Universe for friends, family, and a stable country in which to celebrate on the Holiday itself.Fraternally,Wes WebberMembership Chair

Don’t Forget the Follow UpBy Monica Rose Gwin

OhioMeansJobs Centers in Stark and Tuscarawas CountiesOne of the most common things that a person does after sending a resume is nothing. Most people forget the follow up or don’t do it properly. According to Amy Miller, Resource Center Manager/One-Stop Officer for OMJ Centers, hiring professionals receive a lot of resumes, and if you have a solid and appropriate resume follow up is a key to getting your resume noticed and considered for an interview. Proper etiquette is to follow up seven to ten days after you submit a resume. When following up it is important that you talk to the right person. For example, the person answering the telephone may not be the person you need to talk to. Ask to speak to the hiring manager, the person doing the hiring or the person you sent the resume to.

“This is nerve wracking for some, so it might be helpful to prepare a script on what you should say and how you should respond to questions an employer might ask. This road map may be the bit of extra confidence you need to get through this phone call,” says Miller.There are some basic questions that you should ask when following up. The first is to check the status of your resume, and then inquire if there is any information the employer needs in addition to the resume you provided. Also inquire when they will be interviewing job candidates, and be sure to let the employer know that you are truly interested in the position and ask them to consider you for an interview. “Remember, the worst an employer can say is that they are not considering you, and if that is the case you can tell them you appreciate their consideration and that you hope they will keep you in mind for any future positions,” says Miller. “If you get upset or mad you create a negative impression and blow any future chances at a position,” adds Miller. If you submit your resume or application on-line, you can still do follow up. Most companies have an email/contact address and you can email the employer an inquiry about the status of your resume/application. Always attach a resume to that inquiry. Miller also stresses the importance of having a professional email address. Even if you have a great resume an employer is going to hesitate to contact hotchixlady@yahoo.com.“There is a fine line between not being annoying and mak-ing sure the employer knows that you are interested. If an employer tells you they will be making a decision in the next week, don’t call back the next day to see if you were selected. Be respectful, listen to what the employer says and respond appropriately,” says Miller

Do You Know!Tootsie Rolls - Ever since 1896, when Tootsie Rolls were invented by Austrian immigrant Leo Hirschfeld, every batch of this chewy, chocolaty candy includes some of the previous day’s batch.Inspired to make a treat that wouldn’t melt in the heat, Hirschfeld named his creation after his daughter Clara, whose nickname was “Tootsie.”

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The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by cel-ebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encour-age travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veter-ans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

VETERANS DAYIn November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the fol-lowing words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”The original concept for the celebration was for a day ob-served with parades and public meetings and a brief suspen-sion of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926. An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and insert-ing in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” which stated: “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ or-ganizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other per-sons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agen-cies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.”On that same day, President Eisenhower sent a letter to the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), designating him as Chairman of the Veter-ans Day National Committee.In 1958, the White House advised VA’s General Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA Administrator as Chair-man of the Veterans Day National Committee applied to all subsequent VA Administrators. Since March 1989 when VA was elevated to a cabinet level department, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the committee’s chairman.

Gordon Dale Rinehart DayDuring the annual Greater Alliance Carnation Festival, Mayor Alan Andreani proclaimed August 14, 2015 as “Gor-don Dale Rinehart Day” in the city of Alliance, Ohio. The proclamation given to Gordon on his 90th birthday is the result of his many activities benefiting the city over a period of years. Gordon was the Salvation Army Board Advisor for 22 years. His activities with the Masons include be-ing a past district deputy grand master of the 21st. Masonic District, past master of J.E.McFadden Masonic Lodge in Alliance, past master of Alliance Shrine Club, a member of the Masonic Chorus, and a 33o Scottish Rite Mason. Gor-don is also a WWII veteran. He tought math and science at Alliance H.S. and Stanton Middle School for 20 years befor becoming principal of Marlington H.S.. He is a member of Alliance Area RTA.

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The Scottish Rite Museum and Library’s 15-star flag is one only a handful still in existence to have been between 1794 and 1818. Donated in 1995 by John E. Carver, it had been passed down in his family for genera-tions. Makers sewed this flag, which measures approximately 11 feet by 12 ¾ feet, to fly over a military fort( or garrison ) or on a vessel making them as U.S. property. Unfortunately we do not know who made it or where

it flew.The Museum’s 15 star flag is made of wool bunting, a light-weight, mildew resistant, coarsely wovan fabric. The blue section, called the canton, is colored with indigo. This dye, common during the lat 1700’s and early 1800’s, provided a deep, permanent color that rarely faded. The red strips are dyed with unknown colorant. The stars are made out of linen. In 1996 and 1997, conservators worked 500 hours to stabilize the flag and prepare it for display. First, they vacuumed it and then gently washed it to remove as many staines as possible. They next stabilized areas of the fabric loss with patches, using material dyed as closely as possible to the flag’s colors. They also carefully removed old repairs that were pulling on the fabric. Finally, a supportive backing was sewen to the flag. A slightly angled backboard supports the flag in it specially constructed case, and the low lighting helps preserve it for generations to come.Congress approved the first offial U.S.Flag in 1777, resolving that it have “thirteen strips, alternating red and white” and that there be “Thirteen stars”, white in a blue field, represent-ing representing a new “constellation.” On January 13, 1794, President George Washington (1732-1779) signed the Second Flag Act. It mandated 15 stars and 15 strips – the number of American states at the time – but did not specify design details like the arrangement of the stares. You may notice the Museum’s flag has only 14 stripes. One was removed before we received it, probably due to detereration, or possibly a souvenir seeker. The 15-star, 15-stripe designed remained official until 1818, when legislators adopted the 20-star flag, choosing to add one star for each new state, while keeping the number of stripes at 13 to represent the original number of states. The same basic design is used today.Article provided by the Scottish Rite Museum & Library, Lexington, MA. Flag Photo by David Bohl.

WARREN HARDING “part three“ Knighthood is no more forgotten today than when it flour-ished in its outward manifestation. I believe the world is everlastingly growing better. The Order of the Temple made a great impression upon me. One of the twelve chosen apostles privileged to be with the Master daily, failed, and today we do not expect one man in twelve, or indeed, one in many more than twelve to fail. We are going on to a finer and better order in the world. The World War isn’t chargeable to the Christian Religion, but to the failure of those who profess it. Too often we take an obligation carelessly. Too often we do not give it the consideration which we should. “I am mindful tonight that three days hence I am to take an oath - a solemn one, one that no man can approach without solemn thought. I mean to take that obligation to defend and preserve in humil-ity and faith; and in love of truth. I want your help. I want you to realize that the next administration of the greatest land on earth is yours, not mine; it’s that of one hundred million, and I want the help of all of them.” His last address, read by his secretary almost at the hour when he passed away, was in presentation of a traveling banner, of which he was the honored bearer, from the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Ohio, to the Grand Com-mandery of California, at Hollywood, on the afternoon of Au-gust 2nd. The banner was inscribed with the text, “Not unto us, O Lord, Not unto us; but unto Thy Name be the glory;” and the President said: “We should glorify the Holy Name, not by words, not by praise, not by display of arms, but by deeds of service in be-half of human brotherhood. Christ, the great Exemplar of our Order, repeatedly urged this truth upon his hearers. There was nothing mystical or mythical in the code of living preached by Jesus Christ. The lessons He taught were so simple and plain, so fashioned to be understood by the humblest of men, that they appealed to the reason and emotions of all. His words to the fishermen bore conviction to the learned men of the Roman bench. All his teachings were based upon the broad ground of fraternalism, and justice, and understand-ing from which flows peace, always. ‘A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another.’ Surely this is ‘all the Law and the Gospel.’. . .With the universal observance of Christ’s commandment we would have the essentials of all religions. Perhaps I will best express my thought if I say we need less of sectarianism, less of demoninationalism, less of fanatical zeal and its exactions, and more of the Christ spirit, more of the Christ practice, and a new and abiding consecra-tion to reverence for God.”

Thus passed President Harding, Friend and Brother; on his lips words of love to man and faith to God, leaving a legacy of honorable character and gracious service. All the Craft unite in the words, “Hail and Farewell, until we meet in the Great White Lodge,” the while we wonder in our hearts what it must be like to be past death - to have accomplished that one amazing act which we have yet (See page 9, column 1)

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239th Fall ReunionIll David M. Hopkins, 33o Class

239th Fall Reunion Class MembersNathan P. Samsa … Cypress #604David P. Bacon .......Canton #60Roger L. Summers .Wm. McKinley #431Steven A. Komlody -Wm. H. Hoover #770John L. Montgomery-Peerles #0591Stephen S. Sabulsky -W.K. Ricksecker #606

James E. Seelye…...Wm. McKinley #431 Class President

Ryan J. Ricker .................... Clinton #47 Class Orator

ILL DAVID A. TRAUTWEIN,33° HONOREE OF NEXT REUNIONThere was unanimous approval from those in attendance at the Fall Reunion when the Presiding Officers announced that the Honoree of the Valley of Canton’s next Reunion will be one of our most respected members, Ill. David A. Trautwein,33°Dave’s superb work as the Valley’s Hospitaler has benefitted our sick and distressed Brethren in many ways. Ill. Bro. Trautwein performs the Hospitaler’s duties in a respectful, dignified manner that addresses a Brother’s financial and/or medical needs while also enhancing his spiritual and psychological well being. Dave is successful as the Hospitaler be-cause he brings to the task the perfect combination of intelligence, experience and compassion.Ill. Bro. Trautwein is a Past Master of Wadsworth Lodge #385. He joined the Valley of Canton in April, 1991 and is a Past Thrice Potent Master of Emeth Lodge of Perfection. Dave was coroneted a 33° Scottish Rite Mason at the Supreme Council Session in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August, 2010.The next time you see Ill. Bro. Trautwein be sure to congratulate him on this latest honor and tell him how much you’re look-ing forward to the next Reunion

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From the Children’s Dyslexia Center

Greetings from the Children’s Dyslexia Center. When Mitchell was 10, he was a struggling reader. He was tested at Akron Children’s Hospital for Dyslexia and was diagnosed. We were referred by a friend to the Masonic Center. Mitchell was very nervous at his first session but that quickly changed. His tutor Linda lovingly worked with Mitchell and they have established a great bond. Now Mitchell very much looks forward to his tutor sessions. He is aware of how much they are helping him with his reading proficiency and his ability to spell. His teachers have com-mented on his improvement in reading skills. After each session Linda always comes with Mitchell to let us know what they were working on so we can reinforce it at home. Thanks to the Children’s Dyslexia Center, Mitchell is back on track in school and doing great! We will forever be grate-ful for the help they have provided our son. Kara and Chris

When Ryan and I first came to the Learning Center, we were welcomed by many staff members as well as other parents. They shared the success stories about their children becoming more involved at school. Ryan had a very difficult time read-ing even though I had read to him for 12+ years to continue development in his auditory skills as well as his cognitive thinking. My goal was to have him understand material completely. Now he is applying his knowledge from school, community and home. This is a blessing.It is wonderful when my child gets a funny joke and saves it for sharing by reading aloud for friends to hear. Nothing pleases me more than to hear my son read. I still cry when I say this because I never thought he would. With his speech impediment and dysgraphia, my child had not spoken until the age of 3 and didn’t color things well. As a mother who spent countless hours, sometimes as many as 12, before a test or quiz, teaching him so he would learn the material and lessen the embarrassment of failure, the time with the tutors at the Dyslexia Center has broken down the necessary skills for reading. My child is now reading on his own. From learn-ing about Dyslexia through books, group discussion time and help to understand a meaningful IEP, all through the support of the Center and Staff, our time is an investment in Ryan’s future.The keys to success are knowledge, understanding and wis-dom. Reading is the door that is opened through the work of the Dyslexia Center. I sincerely thank you, the Staff and the AASR: Valley of Canton, for all you are doing through the Center.Thank you,

Ryan’s mother,

Justine

Mitchell with his tutor, Linda McKeivier:

Ryan with his tutor, Linda McKeivier:

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Linda McKeivier - tutorAfter 34 years of teaching, I retired in 2009 and began instruction in the Orton-Gillingham method for teaching children with dyslexia. I thought I knew all about teach-ing reading and language, but was amazed at the depth and intensity of the instruction at the Children’s Dyslexia Center. Carol Jones was a superb teacher and Joan Hilger and other staff and tutors were very supportive as I completed training. I only wished that I had experienced this training early in my career and I wish all teacher education programs would include the Orton-Gillingham method as part of instruction of the teaching of reading.Since 2010, I have been a tutor at the Center and have been impressed with the way tutors receive continuing education through workshops, audio and video support, books, articles, new research, games and teaching aids for children. Tutors that are no longer working at the Center often return to learn new ideas and share experiences.This supportive attitude is also extended to children and parents. Often children and parents come to the Center after being frustrated by school programs that have not effectively addressed the problems that children have with reading. Par-ents know their children are intelligent and capable in many areas, but the lack of reading skills makes school progress difficult. The Children’s Dyslexia Center offers renewed hope to them as it identifies the needs of the children. Tutors systematically instruct the children so that each child can progress at his or her own rate. Building on success, children progress and develop positive attitudes toward reading. Currently my students are Mitchell and Ryan. Mitchell rushes to get to the Center immediately after school and has little chance for any relaxation or break before beginning his tutor-ing session. His father, mother and two grandfathers share the duties of transporting him and supporting his efforts. Mitchell always has a positive attitude and a ready smile. Ryan has a long ride to the Center after a full day at school and yet he maintains a sense of humor and is willing to work hard in the tutoring sessions. Both boys are beginning their second year at the Center and it is rewarding to see their progress. My husband Larry and I share our home with two dogs. We are a combined family. I have two sons and one stepson. Together we have eight children, sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. I enjoy traveling, reading, garden-ing and spending time with my family.Linda McKeivier: tutor

DECEMBER PROGRAM

The December Program “Famous Endings” will be presented by Mr. John Herzig who is the owner of Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory located in Dover, Ohio. In 1996 Mr. Herzig began collecting celebrity autographs. That hobby has grown into the largest known collection of funeral related memorabilia. The collection consisting of more than 2,000 items now covers the walls of the funeral home from floor to ceiling. There are items in the collection from every walk of life, from presidents, to politicians, from entertain-ers, to athletes and to princesses and queens. People come from as far as Las Vegas to view the collection at 803 North Wooster Avenue in Dover. Many of us attending Masonic Funerals there have viewed part of this collection and it is truly interesting and intriguing. Mr. Herzig says that “people who have changed our lives should be recognized”. This will be a very interesting presentation and opportunity to hear and see some very unique historical items.

(Warren Harding ) undone before us, and which awaits our adventure - to know what that awful and mysterious thing is, and that its pains and terrors are gone past forever. For, whether we be Presidents or peasants, walking in high or humble lot, these things will pass away like a dream of the night, leaving only the Eternal God and the immortal soul, and the loves and fellowships of these many days and years!

It all started back in 1996 when John Herzig’s hobby was collecting autographs. John had requested the autographed photo of legendary boxer Joe Louis and received a package containing MORE than just the photograph – it contained the program from the fighter’s 1981 funeral ceremony. That event sparked John’s interest in famous funerals, and began his collection, currently numbering some 1,500 pieces… considered the largest known collection of its kind!

Some of the more unique items include: folders, photos and related documents from the deaths of presidents: Calvin Coolidge, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Harry S. Tru-man, James Garfield, Woodrow Wilson, William McKinley, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and politicians and world leaders and influencers: Martin Luther King, Governor George Wallace, Sir Winston Churchill, Barry Goldwater, Robert F. Kennedy, Queen Victoria, Princess Diana, and the Duke of Windsor, celebrities: Michael Jackson, Don Knotts, Mel Torme, Ed Bradley, Charles Schulz, George Burns, Carroll O’Connor, Perry Como, Phil Hartman, Lib-erace, Joan Crawford, Rodney Dangerfield, Farrah Fawcett, Henry Fonda, Evel Knievel, Fred Rogers, Dave Thomas and John Belushi, and from the world of sports: Joe Louis, Tom Landry, Jesse Owens, Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Wilt Chamberlain, Knute Rockne, Pat Tillman, Bob Feller, Vince Lombardi, Satchell Paige, John Unitas and Harry Caray.

Of course this list just scratches the surface.

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDEES The MSA club holds a monthly scheduled breakfast for all MSA Awardees throughout 2015. They are held the second Tuesday of each month at John’s Bar at 9:00 AM.

The schedule for 2015 is as follows. The breakfast is open to all Scottish Rite members, Plan on attending.

Nov. 10th Dec. 8th

Our apology, because of the Labor Day Holiday a number of MSA Brethren thought there was no breakfast as that was the rule. However, the September issue of the Chronicle did not report that , so five members did show for breakfast but not the photographer.

The Valley of Canton MSAs are always working diligently to support the efforts of the Valley .

S.A.M.S CLUBBrothers. Where did the summer go? Can you believe it’s almost November? That means a new Masonic Year has begun. First I would like to Congratulate all of the New Grand Of-ficers in Ohio and wish them a great year. Remember we all are Representatives of our various Masonic Organizations Therefore we should inform our newly obligated Brothers of the other Masonic Bodies that Masonry has to offer such as Scottish Rite and York Rite ,Grotto and the Shrine.Now that November is upon us Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We should all be thankful for our families our health and just being Americans. So along with being thank-ful for what we have ,we should be thankful for our Ameri-can protectors and the families of those who were lost.WB Ronald G. Horne

MSA breakfast on October 13, there were 3 33o, and 10 MSA’s present for a nice morning of good fellowship. One day the devil challenged the Lord to a base ball game. Smiling, the Lord proclaimed, “you don’t have a chance. I Have Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and all the greatest players up here.”“Yes snickered the devil, but I have all of the umpires.”

Why does a pitcher raise one leg when he pitches? If he raised both legs, he’d fall down!

What are the rules in zebra baseball? Three stripes and youre out.

Anchors AweighSince the early days of America’s fight for independence, the U.S. Navy has carried on a proud tradition of service at sea in defense of freedom.A resolution of the Continental Con-gress established this branch of the U.S.

armed forces as the Continental Navy on Oct., 13, 1775, to battle the British warships and support troops during the Revolutionary War. After the war, the Navy was disbanded until piracy and tensions with France led to the Navy Act of 1794, which re-established a national navy. Then in 1798, the Department of the Navy was created.Over the following decades, the Navy grew in size and strength. Its greatest expansion came during World War II: In 1941, the force numbered about 300,000, but by war’s end, it had increased to more than 3 million personnel and a fleet of more than 6,000 ships.Since then, the U.S. Navy has remained the world’s largest and most powerful navy with more than 326,000 active duty members, 3,700 aircraft and 430 ships that include aircraft carriers, crusers, destroyers and submarines.

It’s TrueJeers to the canines of San Francisco that marked one metal light pole so frequently that it rusted out and fell down, crushing a car in the process. “There are a lot of dogs that hit that corner, and definitely that is a problem,” said one neigh-bor. City officials said they’d step up inspections, since at least three other poles have inexplicably toppled during the last two years.Could it be the town may need some more fire hydrants?

Meaning of Flag Draped CoffinAll Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD’s word and teachings to establish our Great Nation.Understand what the flag draped coffin really means. Here is how to understand the flag that is laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers. Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous atten-tion to correctly folding the United States of America flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day! The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life. The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life..The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the vet-erans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world. The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance. The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, ‘Our Country, in dealing with other coun-tries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.’The 6th fold is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or with-out the boundaries of their republic.The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded. The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born. The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrew’s eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

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The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christian’s eyes, God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nation’s motto,’ In God We Trust.’ After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the sol-diers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today. There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will know why.

HISTORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNERMaryland Attorney Francis Scott Key is best known as the author of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Shortly before the Battle of Baltimore began, Key met the with British to negotiate the release of his acquaintance, prisoner Dr. William Beanes (1749-1828). Although Key secured Beanes’ release prior to the battle, the British held the men for several days because

they had learned of the British Plan for an imminent attack.Anchored on a vessel eight miles down the Patapsco River from Fort McHenry, the men watched the battle through a spyglass. Early in September 1814, after the bombardment ended, Key looked for the flag at the fort. When he saw it, he began to write his poem on the back of a letter in his pocket. He later finished it in Baltimore.The poem was then married with a melody by London com-poser Stafford Smith, known as “To Anacreon in Heaven”. As opposed to the popular belief that this was written as a drink-ing ‘pub’ song, the melody actually originated around 1776 at a meeting of the Anacreontic Society, after an amateur gentle-man’s music club in London. The song served as an after-dinner transition between a professional orchestral concert and a participatory group singing.Provided by the Scottish Rite Museum & Library

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In memoriam My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest;Remembering all, I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small,Go on with your life, don’t just stare at the wall.

I miss you dealy, so keep your chin up,Untill the day comes when we’re together again

The Grand Architect of the Universe has received the following into His Presence:With sympathy and sorrow, we share in the loss of our brothers:

The following have been reported as ill or distressed

Thomas E. Cowley Howard Moomaw, Jr. Archer B. Pervis Paul R. Jellison John L. Patterson James E. Selig

Robert W. Alexander Gary W. Guist LouisLautzenheiser Earl Somoskey, MSAAlfred M. Biller Robert Hahn, 33o Gust Malavite Ronald StackGeorge A. Boyle Ray Hall Richard Manos William StevenEllis D. Bush Thomas A Heakin Donald L. Miller Patrick SupplesBeecher Cogar William S. Herman Dale F. Mose Loren TaylorJames R Daubenspeck Clark C. Hoehn Don C. Nixon James B. TedrickDavid Dull Jim Hogsed William Noggle, 33o Rev. Raymond TuckerCharles E. Ebright Jim Hone, MSA Robert Reidenback Dale WalterJames Fugatt Don Hurles Earnest Riddle James D. WranaNeil Graver David Johnson, Jr E. Jay Robson, 33o Clayton WrightRobert Greenwood Laverne M. Kindle Kenneth O Sampsel Harold YoungPaul E. Griffin Paul A Kliner James D. Young