Village Voice - Fall 2014

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Fall 2014 Vol. 24, No. 4

A publication of the Masonic Villages

Village Voice Fall 2014

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Debra L. Davis editor/public relations manager, Corporate Editorial Board Trudy Plunkett executive assistant, Lafayette Hill Karen Hammond recreation 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 winter issue of the Village Voice are due Nov. 17.

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On the cover: Eternal Flame in Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Veterans Grove.

Photo by Rich Johnson, creative director

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A message from Joseph E. Murphy, chief executive officer

This issue arrives just as Masonic Villages is winding down from two major events. The annual Autumn Day in Elizabethtown included the dedication of the eternal flame monument.

The ceremony featured heartening words and songs to honor veterans and military service men and women. It ended with an awe-inspiring flyover by a World War II bomber. The day’s festivities attracted about 10,000 people. You can watch a video of the entire program online at www.masonicvillages.org.

An event like this requires much behind the scenes work, and it would be nearly impossible to thank each individual, but I appreciate everyone who helped make this an extra special day for veterans, our residents and the community.

In Sewickley, the Community Festival and Open House was a huge success and brought hundreds of family, friends and visitors to the campus. It was a great way to introduce the community to Masonic Village’s services and residents and bring together local organizations

and neighbors. We look forward to this event growing each year.

Construction continues at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill. With work progressing rapidly on the façade, you can really envision the final product. Meet some future residents of the new apartment building in a video on our website: www.masonicvillages.org/lafayettehill.

You can watch another meaningful video at www.masonicvillages.org/elizabethtown/dining. html. This one follows two resident gardeners over the summer as they harvest fresh produce for campus restaurants as part of the Garden to Fork program.

The holidays are fast-approaching, and I hope you have plans to spend time with your friends and family. We’ll be celebrating in many special ways across our Masonic Villages!

Resident veterans shown on cover (l-r): Kirt Adams, U.S. Army Air Corps, Lafayette Hill; Melna Bailey, U.S. Army, Elizabethtown; John Adams, U.S. Navy, Elizabethtown; Christian Reynolds, U.S. Marines, Lafayette Hill; William MacIntire, U.S. Army, Elizabethtown; Francis Fleming, U.S. Navy, Sewickley; and William “Bud” Beecham, U.S. Army, Dallas.

In this Issue Community Festival in Sewickley........ p. 3 Staff Spotlights............................... pp. 4-5 Songs Across the State.................. pp. 6-8 The New Sounds of Sell...................... p. 9 Skills for Life.............................. pp. 10-11 Village Happenings.................... pp. 12-13 Health Update................................... p. 14 Tech Tips........................................... p. 15 Cover Story: A Very Special Autumn Day............................................. pp. 16-17 The Merchant Marine of Masonic Villages......................................... p. 18-20

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Community Service is Always in Season at the Bleiler Caring Cottage.............. p. 21 Masonic Compassionate Care........... p. 22 Masonic Charities Loyalty Club........ p. 23 A Growing Legacy...................... pp. 24-25 Franklin Legacy Society.................... p. 25 Franklin Legacy Society Members..................................... pp. 26-27 Memorial Gifts........................... pp. 28-30 Honorarium Gifts.............................. p. 31 Hospice Care Gifts............................ p. 31 Active Aging Week..................back cover

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Community Festival Masonic Village at Sewickley bustled with hundreds of visitors on Saturday, Sept. 27 for the Community Festival and Open House. We can’t wait to see you there next year!

Festivities included musical entertainment; 28 vendors (Masonic, resident and community organizations); delicious food options; a wing cook-off; petting zoo; bounce house; kids’ activities; Shrine clowns; Cheese Chester of the Pirates Pierogies; KDKA KidKast mobile studios; CHIP program; volunteers from local emergency services; tours of the campus; and much more! Proceeds benefited the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Pittsburgh.

Congratulations to the winners of the wing cook-off, and thanks to resident judges Lois Nelson, Jean Robb, Jean Beatty and John Francis.

For seasoned and hot wings, staff from Star Points Building and Sturgeon Health Care Center won, and staff from the Clubhouse Grill Room won for sportsmanship.

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Staff Spotlights

An Award-Winning Therapeutic Recreation Team

By Megan Leitzell, public relations intern

L-R: (back row) recreation therapists Nessie Denton, Linsey Yecker, Jocelyn King, Stacy Cathrall and Lynn Yost, and Kirk Rakos, therapeutic recreation supervisor, and (front row) Sherry Freels, recreation therapist; Angela Junker, music therapist; Tamerly Bell, recreation therapist; Elizabeth Eargle, music therapist; and Becky Kandrac, recreation therapist (Not shown are Nancy Heffley, recreation coordinator, and Jolene Schweers, therapeutic recreation coordinator.)

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Therapeutic Recreation Department works hard each day to promote the connection between health and recreation involvement for residents. At the 46th annual Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Institute luncheon, staff and a resident were presented with multiple awards from the Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society (PTRS).

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL EVENT AWARD Masonic Village’s winning event, Vintage Fashion Show through the Decades, provided entertainment as staff members and several residents were styled to represent decades ranging from the 1920s to the 1990s. Staff took residents on a time travel with interactive presentations which included photos and trivia questions centered on presidents, songs, games, automobiles, fashion, hairstyles and major events that occurred in the United States from each decade.

Beauty shop staff styled the fashion show volunteers, making sure they had authentic hairdos for their assigned decade. Resident Bill Atherton wore his Army uniform from the 1940s to the event. As he walked down the runway with a huge smile and a salute, he received the longest applause of the day. The Music Therapy Department provided renditions of popular songs from each decade. With 140 people in attendance, the event was a clear success.

“I came to recall the 1960s and 1970s when I was a teenager,” resident Blaine McCamant said. “I was surprised how well the decades were covered through pictures, songs, fashion and hairstyles.”

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OUTSTANDING NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD Stacy Cathrall, CTRS, recreation therapist, was recognized for her professional growth and dedication in the field of therapeutic recreation.

Stacy uses her knowledge, understanding and gentle approach to greatly impact the lives of residents.

“Receiving this award Etta Irwin and Stacy Cathrall was a great honor and is motivation to continue finding new ways to provide meaningful and therapeutic interventions for my residents each day,” Stacy said.

She has also completed training for Healing Touch, an energy therapy using gentle hand techniques to help repattern one’s energy field and accelerate healing of the body, mind and spirit. She offers Healing Touch sessions on her own time to residents.

Stacy also enjoys working with youth and serves as an intern and teen volunteer mentor for the Therapeutic Recreation Department. She uses her enthusiasm to help engage her mentees, many of whom continue their relationships with residents by visiting and writing them throughout the school year.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Stacy shared her moment of surprise with resident Etta Irwin. Stacy nominated Etta for Volunteer of the Year because of her gift for spreading friendship and her positive outlook to residents within the Masonic Health Care Center.

“I was a volunteer all of my life, and I still have more to give,” Etta said. “I love life, and the good Lord put a happy soul in me, so I enjoy it.”

Etta delivers mail to residents and assists therapeutic recreation staff with events, including encouraging attendance, as well as other volunteer services. Each time she volunteers, Etta prides herself in spreading cheer and building lasting relationships with whomever she helps.

ORGANIZATION/AGENCY AWARD The Harrisburg Chapter No. 76, National Sojourners, was also honored for assisting in the development and coordination of veterans’ events at the Masonic Village, including the annual Massing of the Colors flag display and memorial in the Masonic Village’s Veterans Grove.

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Maude is recognized by Nancy Stephenson, director of nursing, and Maureen Reisinger, executive director

A Caring Champion For Maude (Marie) Alfred, nursing assistant at Masonic Village at Warminster, providing every resident with loving care is not just her job, it is her passion. When she arrives at work each day, as she has for 13 years, the last thing she considers is how she’ll be rewarded for her efforts.

One resident’s family member wanted to show appreciation for Maude’s kindness and nominated her as a Caring Champion on Caring.com. Professional caregivers from in-home care agencies, senior living communities, memory care facilities, nursing homes, adult day centers and hospice organizations across the country were nominated for the distinction by their clients, co-workers and employers.

“After I learned she did it, I was shocked,” Maude said of the nomination. “I take care of all my residents. I didn’t expect this.”

The family member shared how much Maude meant to her in the nomination: “My Mom was unable to speak when she was in skilled nursing, but her smiles and laughter with Maude were certainly an indication of the care that Maude had for her. We felt most confident that Maude was there for Mom (and Dad!) and could help her in ways that we no longer seemed able to.”

In July, visitors to Caring.com cast nearly 4,400 social media votes for their favorite nomination stories from a field of 37, and in August, a panel of judges chose the top 10 caregivers. Thanks to votes from residents’ family members and co-workers, Maude was named a Caring Champion!

“I always say this kind of job is from your heart,” Maude said. “You’ve got to love people and love residents. You’re there for whatever they need. Take good care of them with love and respect. Open your heart. They need you – just like your own mom or dad. My residents all love me, and I love them.”

Read more testaments to Maude’s compassionate care at www.caring.com/champions/caregiver-maude-a/comments.

Thank you to all the dedicated staff who fulfill Masonic Villages’ Mission of Love every day!

“Pursuing a professional career in pharmacy and beginning my journey as a Mason have been two of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” said Alexander R. Micale, a fifthyear student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences.

In August, he had the chance to continue his pursuit of useful knowledge in the practices and professions of Freemasonry and pharmacy during a two-week institutional pharmacy rotation at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Masonic Health Care Center under Donald Brindisi, who is the pharmacy manager and a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown. Alex hopes to pursue a career in nuclear pharmacy after graduation in 2016.

“I saw first-hand the profound, positive effect that Pennsylvania Freemasonry has on the lives of every single resident and staff member on the entire campus,” he said.

After seeking ways he could have a positive influence on his community while being a part of an organization more far-reaching than anything his university could offer, Alex connected with David Tansey, Past District Deputy Grand Master of District D, and took the first step on his lifelong Masonic journey. He joined the Masonic fraternity June 23, 2012, as a part of the District A and D One Day Class in northeast Philadelphia.

Alex is a member and Chaplain of Jerusalem Lodge No. 506, Philadelphia; Valley of Philadelphia, A.A.S.R.; and Royal Arch Chapter 3. He is a recipient of the 2013 Master Builders Award.

“My experiences as a pharmacy student and a Pennsylvania Freemason have gone hand-in-hand, as both set out the noble goal of helping the surrounding community,” he said. “My education as a pharmacist will allow me to work with other health care professionals to keep our community and fraternity healthy. The lessons I’ve learned as a Mason act as a guiding light, allowing me to be a positive influence in the life of every patient I will encounter in my career.”

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Elizabethtown’s GentleMen Singers

Elizabethtown’s Men’s Chorus with Lois McDevitt, pianist

Songs Across the State Singing is a release for the soul. The right song can uplift, inspire and take you to a place you once were or somewhere you want to be. It can forever commemorate life’s special moments.

Sharing a song with others creates a bond held together by harmonious notes.

Across the Masonic Villages, residents gather in groups, large and small, to unite their voices as part of sing-a-longs, choirs, choruses and quartets.

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Resident Edna Bozette shares her musical talents with others through the Good Time Singers who sing, tell stories and share poems monthly at local long-term care communities. Resident Nancy Lamberton volunteers her time to play piano for a nearby long-term care community’s chapel service and in the dining room and the Saturday service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

During the winter holidays, residents gather to decorate the Walther Apartments for the season, which includes sharing in carols and cookies. The season also brings the annual holiday party, which last year included Christmas carols. At the annual Music and Arts Celebration, local musicians, including the Dallas High School Music Department, showcase their talents for residents and visitors.

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GentleMen Singers The GentleMen Singers is an ensemble group that performs during the winter holiday season wearing Charles Dickens-inspired scarves, top hats and capes (and red noses during appropriate carols). Their purpose is to tell the story of the birth of Christ through song.

“We sing Christmas Carols, which makes it easy for most of the guys to learn,” Tom Host, director, said. “We don’t have to practice a lot, although we do change songs from year to year.”

The group of 21 singers, one pianist and two wardrobe assistants put on about 10 performances throughout the season at Masonic Village and for local retirement and long-term care communities.

“We have no problem filling our calendar,” Tom said. “We go out and have fun. I have a great time directing this bunch of guys.

They’re very faithful, and they support me in every way possible.

It’s a pleasure to do.”

They begin their rehearsals mid-November and welcome new members (although this is limited to the number of costumes available).

Men’s Chorus Comprised of 35 men who love singing and good fellowship, the Men’s Chorus sings every second Sunday of the month in

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Elizabethtown’s Women’s Chorus

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Elizabethtown’s Sell Chapel Choir

Elizabethtown’s Music Merrymakers

the Sell Chapel. They also perform in local churches during the summer when other choirs may be off and during the holidays for Masonic Village and the community.

“We have such a great group,” Robert Carthew, who has been directing the chorus for seven years, said. “It’s a pleasure and privilege to work with them.

“It’s been good therapy for everybody. I’ve seen guys who have been sick, and all of sudden, they’re back with us because they want to sing. This is the first time I’ve ever worked with such a loyal group with about 97 percent attendance.”

The Men’s Chorus is always looking for new members. They rehearse Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse Keystone Room.

Music Merrymakers The Music Merrymakers began as a kazoo kitchen band in 1992, and over the years, members have played everything from spoons to mandolins. Even a few clowns have joined. Considered a casual fun-style chorus, they incorporate kazoos, wash boards and rhythm instruments into performances, which include patriotic, seasonal standards and gospel tunes.

In addition to about 20 members, Erdean Ross accompanies on the piano; Janet Schreiber is the announcer; and Michael Greenawalt, Bob Gingrich and Howard Miller are soloists. The group performs at Masonic Village, and they also visit Camp Ladybug each summer, a camp for individuals who have mental and/or physical challenges; local churches; and local retirement communities.

There’s no need to try out for the group. Members just “need to enjoy having a good time spreading good cheer through music,” Liz Grosh, recreation coordinator, said. “Joining the Music Merrymakers gives folks who love music and fellowship an informal way to participate – especially those who may not be familiar with choral harmony and more difficult music.”

The group rehearses every Friday at 10 a.m. in the Grand Lodge Assembly Room.

Sell Chapel Choir The Sell Chapel Choir provides music to enhance worship at the Sell Chapel and other worship gatherings, and enjoys Christian fellowship. Often, the 25-member choir provides music during worship services in the Masonic Health Care Center’s Roosevelt Assembly Room and sings for special events such as Relay for Life, Order of the Eastern Star gatherings, funerals and concerts. The choir makes a point of visiting members in the Masonic Health Care Center and singing to them to brighten up their day.

“Singing lifts one’s spirits, as does the humor and fun we enjoy while we are together,” Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, assistant in pastoral care, said. “The texts of the anthems often touch us and speak to our innermost spiritual needs: expressing joy, receiving comfort, peace, forgiveness, or so many other emotions. In sharing this experience, we are bound together in fellowship.”

The choir rehearses Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Sell Chapel.

They welcome anyone with a desire to sing to join them.

Sycamore Four Barbershop Quartet Formed only a few months ago, this group is a spin off of the Men’s Chorus. Two of the members do not have barbershop experience, and the “quartet” hasn’t purchased their signature striped vests and hats yet, so they’re not rushing into a formal concert just yet.

They sang for a gathering in the Sycamore Apartments, which went well, and word is spreading across campus. The group covers southern gospel, contemporary and classic tunes such as “On the Way to Cape May” and “I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover.”

“Barbershop is sung a cappella with a four-part harmony,” Ed Firth said. “Done right, it’s really beautiful. You start with a pitch pipe, and then four voices take off. A lot of barbershoppers’ songs are fun. Everyone can relate to ‘Sweet Adeline’ and ‘Let Me Call You Sweetheart.’”

The group is named for its rehearsal spot in the Sycamore North Apartments Recreation Room, where they meet Fridays at 2:30 p.m.

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Lafayette Hill’s Stage Door Canteen

Warminster residents enjoy karaoke

Women’s Chorus Between 20 and 25 women sing in the Women’s Chorus, accompanied on piano and led by Lois McDevitt. In addition to performing at Sell Chapel, the group visits local churches in the summer and has sung at events, such as mother/daughter banquets.

“We’re a real ministry,” Lois said. “People enjoy the songs we sing. And we have fun while we’re doing it! We really welcome new members to join us.”

The chorus rehearses every Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Smith North Recreation Center.

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An homage to World War II-era “canteens,” which fed and entertained soldiers, resident John Barkley coordinated a Stage Door Canteen variety show in 2013 featuring staff and residents in musical and dance acts. Since then, he has also organized “On With the Show,” “On Broadway” and “Philly Favorites” programs, and he is planning “Say It With Music” in January.

In addition, each week residents have the opportunity to join in Bible/hymn sings led by Rev. Robert Zweig and sing-alongs with George Ginther (resident). Residents also enjoy twice monthly visits from a music therapist and monthly sing-a-longs led by pianist Wendy Moody.

“Music is an important part of our residents’ lives. It promotes socialization, happiness, memories, movement, energy, rhythmical dynamics, expression of emotions, coordination and awareness,” Angela Hurst, director of recreation, said. “Music makes you feel good, even when you feel bad! It takes you to another place.”

Sewickley’s Star Points Building & Sturgeon Health Care Center Choir

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Between 10 and 12 residents from the retirement living area sing in a church choir each week. Led by Patty Donohue, pianist and musical director, they sing during Sunday services and at special events, such as the annual memorial service. Some are trained musicians, while others just want to make joyful noise.

The group practices Thursday evenings.

“Many sang in choirs at their home churches before they moved to the village,” Rev. Tim Reichard, director of pastoral care, said. “Singing here allows them to continue doing something that gave them meaning and purpose. Their contribution to the worship experience here is invaluable.”

More than a dozen residents in the Star Points Building and Sturgeon Health Care Center also sing in a church choir. In addition to singing monthly at Sunday church services, the choir performs on holidays such as Christmas and Memorial Day. The choir rehearses Thursdays in the Star Points Assembly Room.

“Singing has a lot of therapeutic benefits,” Megan Zulauf, music therapist, said. “It has a positive effect on posture, breath control and lung strength. I also feel singing in the choir helps residents feel a part of the community. The members develop friendships while in the group and look out for each other. They feel a sense of pride, while working toward a common goal.”

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Residents enjoy singing and music in a variety of forms. A few times a month, they gather for a hymn sing and also release their inner “American Idol” thanks to a karaoke machine donated by the Advisory Council.

Monthly, residents start a Tuesday morning with donuts and coffee while they sing along to rock ‘n’ roll, country western and other ballads. Trisha Lamb, activities director, leads a weekly harp circle where she plays popular and patriotic songs. Every Friday, during Happy Hour, a local entertainer performs while everyone shares in drinks. A strolling guitarist visits residents in their rooms.

Even exercise routines are done to polka music.

“I believe strongly in the power of music,” Trisha said. “I have seen it change moods from sorrow to joy and from forgetfulness to the sharing of wonderful memories. Residents who are hardly able to speak will suddenly remember every word to a song they learned

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The New Sounds of

Sell Chapel

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The John S. Sell Memorial Chapel at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown has four choirs which share God’s message through music. The choirs’ music, as well as the congregation’s voices, now resonate more loudly and clearly accompanied by the beautiful sounds of a new organ.

“The new organ offers many improvements and advantages for our worship space,” Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, assistant in pastoral care (shown left), said. “Because it is digital, we were able to make the volume of sound consistent throughout the sanctuary and make the sound more lively. This encourages folks to sing. Every note sounds clear and distinct, while also coming together in a beautiful blend – or if desired, a contrast – of sound. The variety is endless. This will enhance the singing of hymns because they can be played in the appropriate style.”

The organ was custom designed and installed

by Buch Church Organ Company of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Their team assessed the structure of Sell Chapel, from the organ chambers to the pew cushions, to ensure the organ would create the proper amount of tone, support a singing congregation and provide enhancements for acoustics.

The organ’s sound is Aeolian-Skinner, Harrison period, which has been defined as the move from the old orchestral style of instrument to a more eclectic and “classical” style, according to Douglas Wimer, president of Buch Organs.

“In this organ, you will hear warm, velvety diapasons; clear, charming and articulate flutes; bold, rich reeds; and wonderfully shimmering, undulating strings,” Douglas said. “Additionally, the nuances of pipe speech are captured everywhere your ear may guide you, from beginning to end of tone, and even after!”

Along with the new organ, renovations to Sell Chapel included new tile to replace carpet and reconfigured chamber spaces, both of which enhance projection.

The new organ was made possible through a bequest left by past congregation members John and Betty Messersmith. It was dedicated on Sunday, Sept. 14, and a special concert was held on Sept. 17 with organist Rodney Barbour, a performer, educator and consultant in the field of church music.

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Skills for Life

HISTORY Scouting originated with British General Robert BadenPowell, who authored “Scouting for Boys” in 1908, based on his earlier military book, “Reconnaissance and Scouting.” In 1909, U.S. publisher W.D. Boyce lost his way in a London fog when a young man took his hand and led him to his destination. The young man refused a tip for his service, stating he was a Boy Scout, and it was his duty. Boyce later met with Gen. Baden-Powell which led to the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910.

Today, the Boy Scouts of America includes nearly 2.5 million youth members, ages 7 to 21, and more than 950,000 volunteers throughout the country.

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If Frank Mayer tells you to take a hike, don’t be offended.

With 75 years of experience as a Boy Scout and Scoutmaster, he feels everyone should take a hike, explore Mother Nature and enjoy fresh air once in a while.

A resident of Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, Frank first learned about scouting at the age of 13. He and two friends heard about a scouting program at a local church and attended a meeting to learn more. They joined Troop 269.

In addition to earning badges in areas such as hiking, first aid, reading, cooking and art, scouting builds character, teaches responsible citizenship and focuses on personal fitness. Frank still has his uniform with badges on the sleeve and his sash with badges. He has found many of the lessons he learned have also lasted a lifetime.

“I’ve enjoyed the camaraderie, friendship and fellowship,” he said. “We had great times.”

After high school, Frank joined the Marines. During boot camp, he demonstrated fitness and survival skills, and his fellow Marines asked how he knew so much.

“I told them I was a scout, and they were surprised I learned all of this from scouting,” he said.

Once out of the service, Frank became a Scoutmaster and served on the camp staff for more than 30 years. He helped countless boys become Eagle Scouts.

“I led a lot of boys down a good path,” he said.

Frank has a daughter and two sons, both of whom were active in scouting. The family resided on a one-acre property with plenty of woodland. When one of his sons asked Frank to take him to the park so he could work on a nature merit badge, Frank just walked him around their backyard where they found 19 varieties of trees.

Another organization where Frank has experienced friendship and fellowship is the Masonic fraternity. He belongs to Harry A. Houseman Lodge No. 717, Bristol, and Fritz Lodge No. 308, Conshohocken. He was Potentate of LuLu Shrine in 1997.

Frank moved to Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill in

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2004. As a nature lover, he appreciates the community’s natural surroundings, as well as the human interactions.

“I’ve found friendship here, and they give you wonderful care. It’s a great place to be,” he said. “I have a lot of friends and help them best I can. I’m an unofficial member of the ‘spirit committee.’ I do things under the radar to bolster others’ spirits on a one-on-one level. I try to catch new people because they haven’t heard my jokes yet.”

Masonic Camp Frank had the chance to reminisce about his scouting days during the Masonic Camp in August when Boy Scout Troop 12, Lafayette Hill; Boy Scout Troop 320, Whitemarsh Township; and Cub Scout Pack 173, Flourtown, celebrated a summer afternoon of camp-related activities at Masonic Village.

Frank isn’t as active with the scouts now, but his influence still resonates. During the Masonic Camp, one of the scouts

recognized him. Frank had helped him become an Eagle Scout.

The scouts brought their camping gear, including tents and sleeping bags, which along with decorations made by residents and volunteers, created “a night under the stars” (minus the mosquitos and mud!). They helped residents earn “badges” for completing activities including fishing, cooking, making music and creating art. Lunch featured hot dogs and s’mores.

“All the staff and volunteers were able to join the residents at the table and share a meal together, which made for some excellent conversation and reminiscing,” Ruth Waddington, director of nursing, said. “The atmosphere was just like being at camp – a bunch of friends hanging out together having fun.”

“It was wonderful,” Frank said. “Everyone seemed to have a good time.”

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Ethel Deddy with volunteer Suzannah Waddington at the Masonic Camp

Local Boy Scouts lead the crowd in camp songs during the Masonic Camp

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Frances Schoellhammer and Donald Kreamer at the Masonic Camp

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Village Happenings Sewickley residents, including Arline McKrell and Grace Peterson, took a Just Ducky tour of Pittsburgh.

Residents in Elizabethtown, including Ruth and Robert Emberger, celebrated the Fourth of July with a picnic.

Residents from Lafayette Hill, including Mae and Joseph Hoch (right) traveled to Baltimore in June for a fun sun-filled day. They explored Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium and plenty of shopping and dining destinations. Special thanks to a donor for funding the trip!

Children from the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Child Care Center joined residents for a garden party, where they learned to identify plants, ate fresh vegetables and played a trivia game with the Landscape Department.

Shown above is resident Ruth Sinniger.

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To welcome new neighbors and friends in Dallas, residents gathered for the annual Meet & Greet in July on the Irem Clubhouse patio. Shown l-r: (front row) Pat Reeder, Anna Mae Popp, Peggy Exter and (back row) Diane Krokos and Shirley Wolfkeil.

Summer picnics in Warminster brought together residents, family and staff for delicious fare on a beautiful day!

Shown at top are Bea Thomas and Drama Fasano, and at bottom, Angela Brinskelle and Jane Harner.

George Goetz and Bill Chickos, security officer, of Sewickley, display their catch during a fishing trip sponsored by the William Slater II Master Mason’s Club. It was a fun and successful day as several anglers caught fish that beat last year’s record for size!

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To show appreciation for staff, residents in Elizabethtown generously presented each employee with a Giant gift card, purchased through the Employee Appreciation Fund. Residents cheered as each employee entered the room to collect his/her gift!

William Bittinger, J.W., Doric Lodge No. 630, Sewickley, (second from right), presented “The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia” book to Eric Gross, executive director in Sewickley (far right), for the retirement living library. Shown left is Karen Hammond, recreation supervisor/ concierge, and second from left is Sandy Miller, library committee member.

Dallas residents, including Rosalie and Marvin Cunningham, met for their annual summer picnic at Frances Slocum Park. The park and lake were a beautiful backdrop for food, fun and friendship!

Joyce and Roland Yunginger enjoy milkshakes at the Elizabethtown Fair.

To You The staff of Fashions e (far with Nancy O’Rourk (far n left) and Inez Tweste ill. right) in Lafayette H

The Grey Lions of Elizabethtown awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Ethan Miller, a sophomore civil engineering major at Penn State. Shown with Ethan are his mother, Marilyn Miller, LPN, and scholarship subcommittee member Arthur Wert.

Lafayette H ill residents enjoyed a luau and pig roast wh e re John Barkley and Fred Goldb latt demonstrate d their best hula.

At the annual summer festival, residents in Sewickley enjoyed their favorite seasonal drinks, a pig roast, games (Baggo, of course!) and good times. Top photo: Anne Walko and Shirley Betz.

Bottom photo: Dick Irwin and Ray Loichinger.

As part of National Personal Care Week, residents and staff in Elizabethtown celebrated with a different theme every day, including crazy hat day, clash day, Rita’s Italian Ice day and patriotic day. Top photo, Bob Rineer shows off his crazy hat, and bottom photo, Calvin Barr, Clara Reading and Helen Ann Thompson display their patriotism.

The two-day County Fair in Elizabethtown surrounded residents with music and the aromas of funnel cake and popcorn.

They played games, including a dunk tank; created spin art; went fishing; hugged alpacas and other furry friends; and much more! Clockwise from top left: Eva and Clyde Jordan; Esther Scheuermann; and Hilda Shrader, Connee Sampson and Mary Jane Trout.

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At Sewickley’s Picnic on the River, residents, including Marlene and Bill Mosiey, dined on delicious fare surrounded by the beautiful Ohio River.

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Health Update

by J. Kenneth Brubaker, M.D., C.M.D., medical director, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Insomnia A Good Night Sleep Is Not Just a Dream Sleep disorders, commonly referred to as insomnia, include difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. While insomnia or sleeping problems are very common, it is important to remember that they represent a symptom and not a disease.

Sleep problems are common among older persons. Medical research studies indicate that 15 to 75 percent are dissatisfied with the duration and/or quality of night time sleeping. In addition, sleeping medications are used by 14 percent of older adults.

Sleeping patterns change with normal aging. Since it is common to see decreased deep sleep (stages 3 and 4) among older adults, increased nocturnal awaking is more common. “Sleep efficiency� declines, which means more time is spent in bed with decreased time actually sleeping.

Causes for Insomnia

Common medical problems associated with various forms of insomnia include heart disease, depression, arthritis, limited mobility and difficulty with breathing. With congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive lung disease, it is common to see increased shortness of breath when lying flat in bed. Elevating the head of the bed can improve breathing and sleep. Pain associated with arthritis can commonly keep older adults awake at night.

Insomnia is very common among persons with memory loss. Those who experience severe loss of memory suffer from hypersomnia (too much sleep) and severe sleep fragmentation (lack of a normal sleep cycle). Disturbances in the sleep-wake cycle are common among those with severe cognitive impairment, and they often experience daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Furthermore, medical studies have demonstrated that excessive daytime sleepiness has been linked to chronic lung disease, depression, diabetes, falls, Parkinson’s disease and poor health.

Substances associated with sleep problems include Benadryl; alcoholic beverages; caffeine found in chocolate, tea and coffee; anxiety medications, such as Ativan and Xanax; and sleeping medications commonly prescribed that remain in the blood stream more than six to eight hours.

There is increasing evidence that prescribed sleeping pills should be taken for a short and limited time. Otherwise, many

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older adults will experience hypersomnia, increased risk for falls with serious injuries and nighttime sleep fragmentation. It is also common for a person taking prescribed sleeping pills to eventually develop a tolerance to these drugs which results in rebound insomnia and the need for higher dosages to achieve the same clinical effects.

Diagnosing and Treating Insomnia

Once insomnia is diagnosed and the cause is determined, it is important to correct the underlying problem. For example, experiencing insomnia secondary to anxiety and depression will rarely improve without intervention. Medications can be beneficial in treating severe depression, while psychotherapy can be beneficial for mild to moderate depression. Combining psychotherapy and antidepressant medications also demonstrates excellent response rates.

Another common sleeping problem associated with daytime sleepiness is obstructive sleep apnea. In this condition, it is important for the person to seek a medical evaluation since the diagnosis is usually made through a sleep study conducted at home or in the hospital. Treatment of this disorder is usually very effective. Other treatable medical conditions that can cause insomnia include restless leg syndrome, uncontrolled or undiagnosed diabetes, periodic limb movement disorder and hyperthyroidism.

If you are considering using over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat insomnia before seeing your primary care provider, below is a list of cautions: 1. Be very cautious in using OTC sleeping medications. Some can cause adverse reactions, such as increased confusion, difficulty with urination, and falls and serious injuries among older adults.

2. Remember that the use of alcohol at bed time is similar to taking drugs such as Ativan and Xanax. You can build a tolerance to both and no longer experience the same results.

3. If you are unable to successfully treat your insomnia after several weeks with non-medication or OTC medications, see your primary physician. You may have a medical problem that requires additional evaluation and treatment to effectively relieve your insomnia, as well as any underlying conditions.

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By David Koppel, web programmer

Desktop, Notebook or Tablet Which Computer is Right for You? These days, the wildly different options available can turn shopping for a computer into an intimidating, and sometimes bewildering, ordeal.

The first question you must answer is: do I need a desktop, a notebook or a tablet computer? These three types of devices offer similar sets of functionality, but have distinct advantages and disadvantages which make this an important question to address.

Desktop computers typically give you the most “power for the dollar,” as desktop components are generally cheaper, more readily available and easier to replace than components in notebooks. You can get a faster, more powerful computer with more storage space (hard drive space) in a desktop than you can for spending the same amount of money on a notebook or tablet.

The trade-off is you sacrifice mobility. They’re big, relatively heavy, and the various accessories make moving them from one place to another problematic. Of course, they also stop working if you unplug them.

Notebooks are intended to address that mobility problem.

With the addition of a battery, as well as the integration of the basic accessories, notebooks are designed to be quick and easy to carry with you wherever you travel.

Modern notebooks are quite light (some weigh less than 3 pounds), and depending upon your budget, can have enough speed and power to handle most computing needs.

Cheap ones can be solid options for everyday uses like email, browsing the Internet and using productivity programs such as word processors or simple photo editors. If you want to handle heftier tasks, such as video editing or Photoshop, you might need a more expensive model, but it can still be done.

The main downside, as I already mentioned, is that you’ll pay more than you would for a comparable desktop.

If anything goes wrong, you usually have to deal exclusively with the manufacturer, and repairs outside the scope of your warranty may be so expensive, you’d be better off just buying a

new computer. The portability and lightweight design makes notebooks more vulnerable to accidental breakage, as well.

An additional consideration often overlooked is that the smaller size of notebooks may make them uncomfortable to use, especially for extended periods. If you have large hands or find the touchpad awkward, you might get frustrated rather quickly.

Tablets are the least expensive option and the most portable, yet that portability comes at the price of power, storage and options. The reliance upon a touch screen makes a tablet impractical if you want to do any lengthy typing.

You’ll also find that you have far fewer choices for installed software (although tablets still offer a tremendous variety of software through the various versions of “app stores”).

Despite these restrictions, a tablet makes an excellent choice if you’re just looking for something to use to browse the Internet, send and receive email, watch some videos or read an e-book.

You may find one of these options suits your needs, or you may choose a combination, so you can work on large projects and files at home and read on the go. Computers are not one size fits all, so research your options before making an investment – large or small.

Visit Masonic Villages’ Growing to Golden blog at www.masonicvillages.wordpress.com for articles on everything from the truth about juicing to the importance of receiving a flu shot to the benefits of music for caregivers and their loved ones.

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A Very Special Autumn Day

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Autumn Day, held Sept. 20 at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, included the dedication of the eternal flame monument in the Veterans Grove to honor the brave service men and women who have sacrificed to preserve our freedom.

Approximately 10,000 visitors, including Masonic Village residents, staff and volunteers; Grand Lodge Officers; federal, state and local representatives; and Gov. Tom Corbett attended the event. It kicked off at 10 a.m. when a processional of resident veterans, escorted by Grand Lodge Officers, staff, family and volunteers, departed from the Masonic Health Care Center. At 10:30 a.m., the Bainbridge Band performed, and the dedication began at 11 a.m.

The program included members of the National Sojourners reading a “Toast to the Flag,” R.W. Grand Master Robert Bateman welcoming visitors, bagpiper Bro. Jeff Conaway playing “Amazing Grace” as youth from the Masonic Children’s Home laid flowers on the eternal flame monument, the Bainbridge Band performing service branch and other patriotic songs, and Bro. Raymond Foose singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless the USA.” As the oldest resident veteran in attendance, Bill Hornberger Flag Team from Elizabethtown Chapter No. 407, Order of the Eastern Star, with Joseph Murphy, CEO

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was presented with a Quilt of Valor made by Masonic Village Piece Makers Joan Laubenstein and Donna Hoover. Following a speech by R.W. Grand Treasurer Jeffrey Coy highlighting Freemasons’ contributions during military conflicts throughout history, the eternal flame was lit and a World War II-era B52 Mitchell Bomber flew over the crowd of thousands. You can watch a video of the entire program online at www.masonicvillages.org.

The eternal flame is now lit 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year as a constant tribute and symbol of gratitude. A plaque on the front of the monument reads: “All gave some … Some gave all.” Pavers surrounding the monument are inscribed with remembrance messages from donors.

For those who would like to honor a beloved veteran or contribute to their remembrance, donations for inscribed pavers, as well as to support the construction and maintenance of the monument, are welcome. Interested donors may use the enclosed business reply envelope, contact the Masonic Charities at 800-599-6454 or visit www.MasonicCharitiesPa.org. Contributions to the Masonic Charities are tax deductible to the extent of the law.

Autumn Day festivities also included musical entertainment, food options ranging from Masonic Village’s famous bean soup to ice cream, Zembo Shrine clowns, farm market stands, farm animals, sales of crafts and hand-carved items made by residents, and Masonic organizations booths. Masonic Children’s Home residents and Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation youth groups offered activities for kids. The Masonic Blood Club hosted a blood drive with the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank. In the Masonic Health Care Center, residents enjoyed “Hail to the Red, White and Blue!” with games and a military memorabilia display. Visitors toured the campus and stopped by the Model Railroad Club’s open house. Al Wiesner sketched dozens of caricatures.

It was a beautiful day made possible by residents, staff and volunteers who spent countless hours preparing for and cleaning up after the festivities. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the event’s success!

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The Merchant Marine of Masonic Villages During World War II, the most widespread war in history, many Americans gave the ultimate sacrifice. The vast majority of the world’s nations were divided, and America resourced every branch of the military in a state of total war.

In addition to the U.S. military, the Merchant Marine, a convoying service that dates back to the mid-1300s, played an active role in the war, helping to make the Allied victory possible.

Seamen in the Merchant Marine came from all corners of America, ranging in age from 16 to 78. The U.S. Merchant Marine fleet used in World War II consisted of privatelyowned merchant ships. It was made up of an estimated 250,000 civilian mariners who sacrificed their safety at sea to provide critical logistical support to those on land while taking part in every invasion from Normandy to Okinawa.

It took between 7 and 15 tons of military supplies to support a front line soldier for one year, according to the American Merchant Marine at War (www.usmm.org).

Merchant Marine ships served in the open sea, where they could be easy prey for enemy submarines, mines, armed raiders, destroyers and aircraft as they supported soldiers

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by providing war equipment and food rations, as well as additional personnel to war zones.

More than 9,400 total mariners were killed, 12,000 were wounded and hundreds went missing or were captured as Prisoners of War by German and Japanese forces. The Merchant Marine suffered the highest casualty rate compared to any military service branch during World War II, with 1 in 26 mariners killed, according to American Merchant Marine at War. More than 1,500 Merchant Marine ships were sunk due to enemy attacks, causing mariners to die at sea, and many of those casualties were kept secret during the war to avoid providing information to enemy forces. Some mariners remained in war zones long after land fighting troops returned home, and mariners suffered many casualties as 54 ships struck mines after V-E Day in May and V-J Day in August 1945.

Without the supply and personnel contribution of the Merchant Marine in World War II, including several residents of Masonic Villages, the war may have led to thousands more American and other Allied casualties.

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Donald Baker, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill Several of Donald’s friends were attending the New York State Maritime Academy, which led him to enroll at the age of 18. He graduated two years later and received a dual commission – as an ensign in the U.S. Navy and as a deck officer in the Merchant Marine. With his license, he sailed to North, South and East Africa and worked for Farrell Lines.

“I gained a lot of experience which prepared me for a senior position in the Navy on a ship,” he said. “This was real practical experience, and it was very interesting!”

Among his tasks were standing watch in four-hour shifts while at sea, tying up the ship alongside foreign ports and loading and unloading cargo.

Donald’s travels introduced him to new cultures, people and experiences. “On the ship, you would meet people from all over the world,” he said.

While in the large city of Durban, South Africa, he observed individuals pulling rickshaws on foot while dressed in tribal garb. He visited another African port, which was home to the Studebaker manufacturing plant. As a result, there were more Studebakers on the roads in Africa than any other car model. One of his favorite things to do off duty was watch films shown in movie taverns which served food during the show.

Donald was later promoted to captain in the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty during World War II and the Korean War. He graduated from Amherst College and Harvard University and worked as a representative for a fabric manufacturer.

Howard Mack, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill Howard, or “Mack,” as friends call him, knew he wanted to serve his country, and in 1944, he joined the Merchant Marine at the age of 18. After six short weeks of boot camp at Sheep’s Head Bay in Brooklyn, New York, where he learned a little bit about everything a seaman should know, Mack embarked on his first of three overseas voyages he would take during World War II. “I was very young and excited, but in the back of my mind, I wondered if I would ever see my home again,” he said. “The thoughts didn’t last long. At the time, I was too young to really worry too much.”

His first ship, Erastus Smith, was full of young, excited and inexperienced mariners, mixed with a few older ones who knew what they were doing. The single-hulled cargo ship’s voyage led Mack through the Mediterranean Sea to northern France.

Mack felt safe as English Spitfire fighter aircrafts flew over the ship during a portion of his journey, but when he awoke the next morning, he felt a panic after finding the ship was anchored off the coast of North Africa. The ship was forced to head into a safe port after spotting enemy aircraft and was under high alert.

When the Erastus Smith finally reached northern France, the crew was shocked to see the harbor littered with sunken ships. The Germans had blown up everything they could before retreating.

“It was an unbelievable sight, and we had to steer our way around all of the wreckage,” Mack said.

After unloading the cargo, the ship cleared the Panama Canal and sailed north to California, where Mack caught a train home to Philadelphia.

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On his second voyage, Mack was ordered to a Liberty ship, a ship specially used for transporting everything the Allies needed to fight in Europe and the Pacific, according to the Smithsonian Institute.

Mack’s duties on the deck crew gave him experience with handling cargo and steering the ship. This stint was considered more dangerous, but fortunately, German Navy action was no longer as strong in the Atlantic.

A pilot boarded the ship in Genoa, Italy, to guide Mack, the man on the wheel, through dangerous territory. “He turned to me and said, ‘I hope you realize you’re in a mine field,’” Mack said. “It took me a while to maneuver through the field, but finally, we were in the clear.”

When the ship entered New York Harbor on its voyage home, it was a sight Mack will remember forever: “The sun was bright and the sky was clear. On our right was the aircraft carrier Franklin that had been attacked

by Japanese suicide planes and almost sunk in the Pacific. It was burnt black from stem to stern,” he said. “… all the sailors were lined up on the deck in their white uniforms, and the contrast against the ship was beautiful. With flags flying and the Statue of Liberty on our left, some of us even had tears in our eyes.”

By the time of Mack’s last voyage, Germany was close to defeat. Despite sailing in blackout conditions without the protection of a convoy, he and his crewmates felt reasonably safe. As they headed into the Indian Ocean, they did not know at the time that President Truman planned to invade Japan. When they received word the war with Japan had ended, the ship’s crew was ordered to get rid of all ammunition.

It took some time for Mack to adjust to everyday life after his time at sea. He later married and spent 42 years with the ITE Circuit Breaker Company.

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William Fox, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown As a young man, William wasn’t the type of person who liked taking orders. Right out of high school, he joined the Merchant Marine and attended school in Long Island, New York, for three months.

“I liked it because of the freedom it allowed me,” he said. “If you didn’t like the ship or the people, you could leave the ship for another one.”

Daily duties on the ship included working as a mess man in the kitchen and a seaman on deck. The danger and vulnerability of being at sea in 1945 was constant.

“My first day at sea, the ship behind us was torpedoed,” William said. “There were so many losses in the Merchant Marine. Ships going across the Atlantic to England and Russia didn’t have a chance if they were torpedoed. The men drowned or were frozen.”

Once out of the service, William worked his way up through Philadelphia Electric Company and went on to have a successful career with the power pool and build his own house with his wife. He’ll never forget his time in the Merchant Marine.

“I’m very disappointed in the U.S. government for never saying thank you,” he said. “The Merchant Marine had the most deaths per capita of any branch.”

Megan Leitzell, public relations intern, contributed to this article.

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Community Service is Always in Season at the Bleiler Caring Cottage Residents of the Bleiler Caring Cottage at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown had a busy summer, but it wasn’t just time spent by the pool.

Staff and residents aim to participate in outreach and community service opportunities several times a month and as opportunities arise.

“We feel so blessed that our residents are given so much, and we just feel it is nice to give back,” Missy Kilmer, residential cottage coordinator, said.

As they learn about individuals at Masonic Village, as well as in the greater community, who are facing difficult situations, residents of the cottage make cards and meals and deliver them to people’s homes. They also collect items for food banks and recently donated canned and dry food to an animal shelter. An ongoing project, the residents make cards and write letters for soldiers overseas and in Veterans Hospitals.

There was still plenty of time for the residents to enjoy themselves this summer, too. They attended activities and events at Masonic Village, including the County Fair which featured animals, fair food, games and entertainment. Trips off campus included the Philadelphia Zoo, Strasburg Railroad, Hershey Park, LCBC Church, Ringling Bros. Circus, Rockvale Outlets and other destinations.

They all attended Camp Swatara at the foot of beautiful Blue Mountain in northwestern Berks County for one week. Part of an ongoing activity, they participate in “Best Buddies” through Elizabethtown College, where each resident is matched up with a student who spends time with them independently and as a group.

Gary Ward, Beth Weiman and Scott Davison have participated in Camp Ladybug every year through GEARS, a local recreation center. The day camp runs for six weeks and includes games, crafts, field trips, guest appearances and events such as musical groups, animals from Zoo America and magicians.

Beth and Gary both participate in Masonic Village’s Adult Daily Living Center throughout the week, where they engage in spiritual, social and wellness

opportunities. Scott Davison works part-time in the Grand Lodge Restaurant kitchen as a dishwasher, and he also attends the Adult Daily Living Center twice a week.

Howard Phillips attends Goodwill Industries twice a week and works part-time in the Eisenlohr Restaurant kitchen as a dishwasher. He also volunteers every Friday at the Thrift and Gift store in Mount Joy. Deb Bleiler, Holly Smith and Jeanne Marie Ulmer attend Goodwill Industries four days a week. Holly also works one day a week at Manor Care in Elizabethtown as a housekeeper, and Jeanne Marie volunteers at Conestoga Nursing Home once a week.

Summer may be over, but the residents of Bleiler Caring Cottage are looking forward to the holiday season when they’ll take part in Share-A-Card to benefit those in the community experiencing an illness or injury and Operation Christmas Child, during which they’ll help fill shoe boxes to be sent to children overseas.

Masonic Village is grateful for their efforts on and off campus – they are all shining examples of Masonic Villages’ Mission of Love!

For more information about Masonic Village’s Bleiler Caring Cottage, visit www.BleilerCottage.org. For ways to support the Bleiler Caring Cottage, visit www.

MasonicCharitiesPa.org or use the enclosed business reply envelope.

(L-R): Holly, Beth, Gary, Deb, Howard and Scott with handmade Get Well cards for residents and community members.

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Help Make a Difference Today Through Masonic Compassionate Care In August, a donor recognition wall was created and installed for those who support the Masonic Compassionate Care Fund. This beautiful and unique way of recognizing donors is located at the Masonic Health Care Center in Elizabethtown. Donations received for the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, Sewickley and Warminster are recognized on the Mission of Love wall at those locations.

More than a century ago, Pennsylvania Freemasons had a vision to create a safe haven for aging Masons, their families, children and the community.

Masonic leaders planned and developed communities for the purposes of providing exceptional care within the highest quality environments, offering hope to the hopeless and a life worth living regardless of a person’s ability to pay for the services he or she needed.

Through this vision, the Masonic Villages were born.

For many years, our residents have given the gift of hard work through service, benevolence to others in need and love to family. Their contributions to society have influenced and shaped the lives of people all over the world.

For more than 140 years, the Masonic Villages have maintained the same mission and purpose for residents across the state through Masonic Compassionate Care. While residents’ needs remain constant, the gap between one’s ability to afford good care and what medical insurance and government assistance covers has widened. Health care costs can often exhaust residents’ personal assets, leaving them in need of financial assistance.

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Your donations to the Masonic Compassionate Care Fund specifically help cover residents’ nursing or personal care costs and reassure them that essential services will be available to them, even if their assets deplete.

With your support, the Mission of Love that was started more than 140 years ago will continue for another century.

Gifts can be directed to: (1) Masonic Compassionate Care Fund – provides

benevolent care to residents who have exhausted their financial resources; or (2) Endowment Fund – the earnings generated by this fund provide a source of continued financial support for benevolent care.

With gifts of cash, we can put your gift to work right away.

Or, you may wish to do a planned gift such as a Charitable Gift Annuity, in your Will through a bequest, or by other planned gift options that better suit your situation.

Donor Recognition – Levels of Support Supporter $1,000 - $2,999 Caregiver $3,000 - $24,999 Friend $25,000 - $99,999 Companion $100,000 - $249,999 Family $250,000 - $499,999 Love $500,000 and higher To help the Masonic Compassionate Care live on or if you have any questions, please fill out the enclosed business reply envelope or contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454 or giving@MasonicCharitiesPa.org.

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Masonic Charities Loyalty Club A New Way to Support the Masonic Villages Consider joining this program we are offering our donors – a program to simplify and extend your support. Benefits include: • Easier to fulfill charitable commitments • Strengthens support for the organization’s mission • Allows you to contribute even when you’re away • Easier personal budgeting • You don’t have to worry about your checks being lost or stolen Here’s how it works: You authorize a specified amount of money to be electronically transferred monthly from your checking account to our organization’s account.

It is fast, safe and easy! In fact, it is less risky than checks,

as it cannot be lost or stolen. The monthly electronic transfer or credit card charge will cost you NOTHING. We will give you proof of your donations at the end of the year for tax purposes, and your monthly bank statement or credit card statement will provide you with a record of transfer as additional proof of your donations.

Of course, you can cancel your authorization at any time by notifying us in writing. However, we believe that once you have enjoyed the convenience and savings of this program, you won’t want to go back to the “old fashioned” way of donating.

To be a part of the Masonic Charities Loyalty Club, check the box on the enclosed business reply envelope, and we will mail you an authorization form, or call 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: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.

REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF MASONIC CHARITIES BY THE STATE.

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A Growing

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Harvey and Carol Gumto strongly believe in and support the legacy of their families, both in Masonic interests and in business.

A testament to their passion and inspiration, the couple is now watching their children walk in their footsteps.

Harvey was the fifth generation owner of Gumto Greenhouses, a wholesale operation providing beautiful plants, flowers and landscaping options for homes and businesses. Mostly retired, he still helps with deliveries during the holidays and with other tasks. His son, Erich, is the current owner and represents the sixth generation.

“It’s a relatively small operation,” Harvey said. “We moved it from Pittsburgh to a small farm in Butler County. It’s very nice out here, and the people are good. In fact, we’ve met a lot of Masons.”

“They’ve been very welcoming to us,” Carol said.

It is this camaraderie, along with their family ties, that has inspired their years of active participation in Masonic organizations.

Both sets of their parents were involved in Freemasonry, as was Harvey’s grandfather.

Harvey has been a member of Infinity Lodge No. 546, Penn Hills, since 1970, and also belongs to the Syria Shrine, Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Butler Caravan 14 and the Royal Order of Jesters. Carol belongs to Butler Chapter No. 45, Order of the Eastern Star; Corinthian Court 35, Order of Amaranth; and Airys Temple 48, Daughters of Nile.

“We enjoy being with them,” Harvey said of his fellow brethren.

“I feel fortunate to be a part of this.”

“We’ve enjoyed traveling with them abroad, as well as locally in western Pennsylvania,” Carol said. “It’s very rewarding to belong to these groups. You make special friends. I wish we could get more young people involved because it’s so worthwhile.”

The couple recently went to Munich with the Shrine in March.

They’ve also visited Alaska twice, Antarctica, the Bahamas, Caribbean islands, South America, South Africa, the Baltics, Rome and Venice, Copenhagen, Istanbul, the Greek islands and many other destinations.

Through their Masonic experiences, they’ve learned about the Masonic Charities, including the Masonic Villages and the countless lives affected by its charitable services. A few years ago, they heard about the new Sturgeon Health Care Center being constructed at the Masonic Village at Sewickley and desired to contribute to its construction and the high quality services it would provide.

Completed in the summer of 2014, the Sturgeon Health Care Center includes eight neighborhoods, each home to 16 residents.

Two neighborhoods are designated for memory support care and one is a Transitional Care Unit for short-term rehabilitation. Residents enjoy opportunities to socialize in living rooms, patios and dining rooms which feature fresh meals prepared in a private kitchen.

“We know all the good work Masonic groups do. We felt we should contribute to our brethren who need help, so we chose to support the Sturgeon Health Care Center,” Carol said.

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“We have quite a few friends at Masonic Village at Sewickley,” Harvey said. “They all seem to be very happy about the facility, the care they’re getting and the food. We support all Masonic groups more heavily than anything else. I feel all the money we donate goes toward a very good cause.”

The couple spends winters in Clearwater, Florida, but returns to Renfrew, Pennsylvania, to be close to their family. Erich will serve as Potentate of Syria Shrine in 2016, and his brother, Scott, will serve as President of Butler Caravan 14 the same year. Their daughter Lynn’s husband is also active in the Masonic fraternity.

Harvey and Carol have seven grandchildren.

Measuring the joy shared through the plants and flowers raised in Gumto Greenhouses over six generations may be impossible. In the same way, the Gumto’s generous support of the Sturgeon Health Care Center and the loving care provided there will touch more lives than they may ever know.

Charitable Gift Annuity

Consider the attractive gift annuity rates listed on the table to the right. For a minimum gift of $5,000, you can receive income for life. What’s more, because a gift annuity is irrevocable, you will receive a federal income tax deduction, receive a portion of your payments tax-free for a period of time and feel satisfaction in the knowledge that you have provided a gift that will strengthen and enhance the important work of the Masonic Charity you

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.

have selected, making a difference in the lives of others.

Depending on your circumstances, you may find a gift annuity to be an ideal way for you to realize important personal, as well as charitable, objectives. For more personalized information regarding the benefits of a gift annuity, at no cost or obligation, please contact the gift planner in the geographical area nearest you: Central Pennsylvania 717-367-1121, ext. 33437 or 800-599-6454

Western Pennsylvania 412-741-1400, ext. 3011 or 866-872-0664

Eastern Pennsylvania Out-of-State 610-825-6100, ext. 1348 717-367-1121 ext. 33312 or 800-599-6454

LEAVING A LEGACY

Through their desire to continuously support the Masonic Villages, Harvey and Carol Gumto became members of the Masonic Charities’ Franklin Legacy Society. The Franklin Legacy Society recognizes and honors persons of vision and foresight who have taken the initiative to strengthen and enhance the good works of one or more of the Masonic Charities of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania through their estate plans.

If you have provided for the Masonic Villages in your financial plans, through a bequest, revocable trust, life insurance policy or retirement plan, you qualify for membership. Also eligible are persons who have entered into a planned gift arrangement, such as a life estate, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust with the Masonic Villages.

Members are recognized on a donor wall at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, listed in the Annual Report, invited to a special event each year and given a distinctive lapel pin and book clock.

If you already have made a provision for the Masonic Villages in your financial plans or are considering an arrangement as listed above and would like to join the society, please complete and return the enclosed envelope or call us at 800-599-6454. Please see the following pages for a list of current Franklin Legacy Society members.

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FRANKLIN LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS Anonymous Ellis C.L. Adams Thomas M. and Mary E. Alban Donald L. and Kathleen M. Albert William Cameron Anderson and Alberta Danks Anderson Carroll S. Arnold Jane E. Arnst Jack R. and Jane H. Arthurs Charles A. and Betty M. Astfalk Ronald A. and Norma J. Aungst, Sr. Herbert D. Bailey, Jr. Captain Donald L. Baker Walter Balliet Ben F. and Lois A. Balmer, III George J. and V. Jane Balsley Larry C. Balthaser Donald P. Barber Rita Barty Fred E. and Dottie L. Basehore Robert and Joanne Bateman Martin H. and Gabriele M. Bayer Robert I. Becker John E. and Ann K. Berger Raymond and Jean Betz Jane H. Bird J. Richard Bishop Mrs. Jane E. Bitzer Mark R. Blasser Kenneth W. and Elaine K. Bleiler Alvin H. and Diane S. Blitz James H. and Jane M. Bonsall Mrs. Beatrice B. Bossler Nancy B. Brain Miriam L. and Paul F. Braun Clifford S. Breakey Allen and Rebecca Breed Robert R. Breinig Helen O. Brindle Jay G. Brossman Austin C. Brown Rev. Raymond L. and Louise J. Brown Shirley Jean Brown Richard H. and Jean M. Brumbach John K. and Nancy R. Brunner Edsel S. and Marie S. Bryner Franklin D. and Marilyn R. Caltagirone Mrs. Dorothy R. Carpenter Benjamin P. Carter Richard L. and Shirley F. Chamberlain Margaret E. Chancellor Richard H. and Theresa Cherry

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Charles and Carol Chew Elizabeth R. Chiartas Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Clay George F. and Ruth J. Claybaugh Nelson E. Clements Edwin P. and Margaret M. Cover Jesse Raymond Cox Miriam J. Coyne Joy and Mason Crawford Ruth and James Crouse Marvin A. and Rosalie M. Cunningham, Sr. Michael L. Curtier Earl W. Cutchall Jay E. Davis (MH ‘58) William C. and Susan L. Davis Joan M. Dellinger Frank J. DeRosa, Sr. Phyllis C. Devine Raymond and Lynn Dietz Leona M. Dilliplane Margaret B. Downes Roland E. and Ruth Dunkelberger George M. Dyson, Jr. Col. Jerry F. Edgerton Irvin W. Edler James Edsall Bob Edward, Sr. and Helen Werner Robert P. and Elizabeth F. Egge Frank W. and Lois C. Eiler Ruth H. Eissler David E. Elliott Doris Davis Engles Shirley H. English Richard B. Ernest Ann Ettline Robert L. Falzone E. Lillian Fausnacht Hilbert Felton Lucile A. Fetterolf J. Melvin Fisher Charles F. Fleming, Jr. Robert D. Fleming, III Carl R. and Arlene S. Flohr Alfred E. Flowers Marilyn D. Forney Robert C. Forney E. Lane Foster Norman A. Fox Oscar and Nancy Fox William A. Fox John W. and Virginia P. Francis Robert A. Frantz Catherine Margaret Frasca Samuel E. Fratis

Lulu H. Frey Evelyn Fries Stephen and Patricia L. Gardner Rodney W. and Elinor O. Gartner Norma Gentile Walter K. and Sally Gerber Dean M. Gettemy Brother Richard and Sandra Gillie Carl M. Gilligan Vicki L. Gillmore Gladden and Eleanor Gingerich Urban Ginther Loraine Glidden John J. Godlewski Marge Goode Nancy M. Gordon William and Anna Gottschalk Carl Gramlich Anne K. Gratz John O. and Donna M. Gregson Gordon R. and Norma L. Grubbs Harvey E. Gumto and Carol P. Gumto Howard L. Gutschow Georgia H. Haigh Mark and Karen Haines Leland A. Hale, Jr. Clarence E. and Betty L. Hall Frank and Ruth Hall, Jr. Harold E. and Margie Hartdung R. Joe and Shirley S. Hartman Dallas E. and Charlotte M. Haun Mrs. Frank Haven Margaret R. Headland Peter Herman Heberer Jim Heckman James Heidler Eleanor Heinz John P. Held Sterling P. Hepler Sandra G. Herb Georgianna S. Herdman S. Eugene and Sally Herritt Beatrice Hess John P. Himes Mrs. Michael Hnat Wendell Hobbs Gwendolyn Hooper James R. Hornafius David L. and Judith L. Horst Robert Hotchkiss Peter S. and Mary D. Houts Mrs. Thomas S. Howe, Jr. Carlton and Betty Ann Hunsicker Evelyn Hunter-Longdon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Iannuzzi

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Charles K. Jacobs Carol L. Jacobson Kim W. Jeffreys Albert E. and Irene L. Jochen Thelma D. Johnson Kenneth W. and Marcia J. Johnson Netti S. Jones Clayton J. and Theresa Karambelas Nelson M. Kauffman Shirley M. Kaupp Mrs. Erma Lo Kell Charles W. and Clara Kemner Frederick F. and Marjorie B. Kepner Patricia D. and C. Wilson Kile, Jr. Blanche Kinch William L. and Maureen H. Kingsbury Mary Anne Klemkosky Christian H. Kopp Emery L. Koszoru Sally and George Kraus Bro. William E. and June M. Kuebler Les and Carol J. Lanyon Eleanor B. Lashley Nancy L. Lawson Charles R. and Frances H. Lefever Michael W. and Dorothy C. Lenker L. Sherwood and K.A. Britta Lennartson C. W. Lentz Paul D. Lesser Marion Lester Ivor F. and Mary Ellen Lewis Ted and Meg Lichtenwalner Gene O. and Frances R. Light Julia E. Holeczy Linn Richard E. Lloyd William C. Loffelhardt Jean M. Long Ruth D. Long Bill and Angie MacIntire Howard and Engracia Mack Maurice G. Maen James W. and Kitty A. Maiden Horace L. and Prudence P. Mann Herb Marder Earl B. Markley Margaret M. Martin Ned A. and Phyllis B. Masenheimer Linda and Michael Mattes Linda J. Matthews

L. F. McArthur Abram and Cora McClune John E. and Nancy M. McClure Clara H. McCurdy Ann B. McFadden Harry O. and Vivian S. McMullen James H. Meas George and Marian Metroka Alice J. Metz Elizabeth R. and Marlin L. Michael Carol, Larry and Rhonda Miller Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Miller Dean R. and Brenda L. Miller Sophia Terry Miller Jeanette M. Milos Marlys Moir Alfred and Florence Molin Caroll L. Montgomery Donald B. Morgan Roland B. and Jill D. Morris Mary G. Morton Jeffrey S. and Susan R. Moyer Joan Muffler Joseph E. and Barbara A. Murphy Mrs. Jeffrey L. Nale Ruth K. and Robert G. Necker Bro. Carl E. and Cynthia K. Nell Myrl K. Noggle William M. and Bette K. Norris William A. and Carol H. Northey Quincey C. and Elizabeth F. Norwood Doris M. Novinger Glenn W. Oakes William R. Oberholtzer Robert and Tricia Ochotny Virginia H. Orchard Merle L. Otto Mark A. and Eileen M. Pagano G. Marie Painter Paul J. Palko Michael Papinchak Julia D. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Pencak William W. Peters Rick and Heather Peterson Fern B. Raff Pfister Robert C. Pine Robert S. and Alice S. Pinnock Howard E. Phillips, III Harold G. and Evelyn E. Preiksat Nancy R. Preis Thomas W. Price Joseph W. and Margaret H. Raffensberger Mrs. Glenn E. Raker Eleanor S. Rankin

Edith M. Raup Robert J. and Anne Rebennack Joseph M. Reed, Jr. Captain Robert W. Reichard Gregory Repice Brother Christian B. Reynolds Constance J. Reynolds Jack B. and Ruthann Richey Julian A. Richter Fred D. and Carol A. Rissinger Thomas H. and Jeanette Robertson F. W. (Robie) and Ronnie Robinson George W. Robinson Carl C. and Ethel D. Roddy, Jr. Rich and Bette Rodibaugh James R. Rodisch Raymond G. and Sheila C. Roeder Don and Sandy Romberger Charles W. Ross Mr. and Mrs. James D. Rouke Fred and Beth Rudy William M. Ryan Joanna B. Sadler Frederick P. and Mary Jane Sample Anthony and Cheryl Schafer Doris C. Schaffner William F. Schieber Charlotte Schmidt Harold and Margaret Schmitt Dennis K. and Janice L. Schmuck Fred C. Schoenagel, Jr. Gerald R. Schuldt James and Catherine Val Jean Schwirian Mrs. Charles H. Seekamp Bro. Terry L. Seiders and Lori A. Seiders Margarite A. W. Selby Gary L. Shafer, Sr. Richard E. and Mary Ellen K. Sheesley James B. Sheffer, Jr. Bro. Warren R. Shenk James and Jane Shepard J. Jack Sherman and Grace S. Sherman Grace Shaffer Shields and C. Edwin Shields Joyce M. Shipp Horace C. Shuman John W. and Gail G. Shupe Carole and Jim Sieber Antonio J. L. Simoes Joseph W. and Judith A. Simon Shirley Sinclair William Slater II

B. Jane Smith Ewing E. Smith Jay W. and Nancy E. Smith Karl H. Smith, Sr. Mary Alice Smith Ronald M. and Jeanne M. Smith Samuel Chambers Smith Fredrick R. Snyder, Esq. and Marian S. Snyder Ivan and Hannah Snyder Marvin G. and Shirley M. Speicher Cora Speidel Marian L. Spitler Halvard A. Sproger Arnold and Elsie Stackhouse Dennis J. Staley Nancy Standish Ila Faye and Richard L. Stare Dr. James W. Stark, Stark Family Trust Robert F. Stark Richard J. and Carol A. Stemmler Carol and Tom Stephenson George W. Sterner Bro. John C. Stevens and Phyllis E. Stevens Francis D. and Mary H. Stillman Mrs. Mary L. Stock Paul O. and Dorothy L. Stoey Elizabeth M. Stout William S. and Dorothy S. Stout Marie D. Stringfellow Thomas K. and M. Joan Sturgeon Jack W. and Mary Ann Sucro William McKinley Summerville, Jr. Bro. and Mrs. John F. Swartz Walter L. Sykes Harlon H. Talley, Jr. Allen and Carol Tallman James E. and Mary Ellen Tarman Michael Allen Taylor Jack M. Temsey Raymond E. and Annette M. Tierney Robert C. Tobias Isabel C. Tompkins Edward S. Topper Doris Garger Torr William and Roberta Traynor C. DeForrest Trexler George L. and Joan D. Turns Robert and Joyce Umbaugh John F. Van Horn Barry W. Van Rensler Stanley L. and Arlene Von Nieda Robert J. Wagner Harold E. Walchli

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William H. and Doris D. Walter Linda H. Wasserman Mr. and Mrs. David B. Weaver, Jr. Elizabeth Webber Mrs. J. Arndt Weicksel Edward and Barbara Weisser James S. and Arlene S. Wentle Arthur and Dorothy Wert Carl E. and Neda Mae Wert Margaret White Ruth Williams Florence D. Wilson Bryan S. and Jean Marie Windham Eugene Ledder Wolf Bro. Larry J. Wolford and Carol Spangenberg Wolford Jeffrey and Sharon Wonderling Donald Steele Wood Walter H. and Carolyn M. Wright, Jr. Paul A. and Nancy Yanushis Harry H. Yeager Barry C. Yingling Charles F. and Mona L. Yingling D. Richard and Barbara K. Zell George E. Zimmerman, Jr. and Elizabeth A. Zimmerman Simon L. Zimmerman William E. Zinkel

2014 Members (as of July 31) Anonymous Bro. James M. Berry, Sr. and Helen S. Berry James R. and Dorothy J. Bowen George E. and Patricia K. Ginther Ruth M. and Norman G. Gladfelter, Jr. Spurgeon and Joann Hinkle Gerald E. and Patricia A. Kemmerer Michael Edward Logan Bro. Blaine McCamant and Christine Caruthers Lois V. McDevitt A. Erna McKevitt Bro. Barry Q. Olley and Joyce Olley Harry L. and Doris P. Oyler Herman S. and Margaret H. Richard Joseph and Mildred Sobel J. Forrest Taylor Robert W. Taylor Joseph J. Wable

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Memorial Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2014

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.

The following memorial should have been listed in the Summer 2014 issue of the Village Voice.

We apologize for this error.

Neal and Kathleen Mathews Mike and Margaret Morley William F. and Lois A. Munz Ronald and Elizabeth Rue Thomas S. Werpshaw J. Richard Myers Richard E. and JoAnn Keller Matthew P. Boyd Edward M. and Jeanne Messner Irvin L. Albright Nelda R. Boyer Marion Lodge No. 562 Leatrice A. Warner R. Emmert Aldinger Horace H. Brachman Miriam M. Aldinger Edith M. Brachman Edward N. Allen, Sr. Paul J. Breon Essex County School Patricia A. Breon Counselor Association Albert Bressler Helen Virginia Allen Martin Levin Friendship Chapter No. 551, Edward and Betty Bryant OES Robert J. Dare Jean D. Pulinka Helen Burd Mary J. Anderson Paul K. Swemley Joyce A. Monticelli Harold E. and Betty C. Frances E. Arrell Burgess John A. Arrell, Sr. Their Great Grandchildren Harriet Z. Bachman Elizabeth Burke Allen S. Zimmerman Barbara E. Shields Louise M. Bachman Steven E. Carl William B. McIntyre, Jr. Hackenburg Mount Moriah Julia E. Baker Lodge No. 19 Lynne Brown Jeffrey Case Herbert T. Ballard, Jr. Farrington C. Case, Sr. Ian M. Ballard Gaylon C. Cathcart Audrey Bashore Michael L. Cathcart Robert M. Bashore, Jr. Dick and Missy Cherry Ruth Dull Beane Walter H. and Carolyn M. Kenneth F. Beane, Sr. Wright June Behrman Dick Cherry Barbara E. Shields Julia L. Siipple Gabriel (Gabe) Belser John S. Christner Stephen and Kathleen Marion Lodge No. 562 Chambers Donald S. Clark Loretta Mathews George F. Clark

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Frank Cole George A. Lutz Vance J. Cole Samuel E. Cole Judith (Judy) Collier Ardath C. Brimbury Paul Collier Barbara D. David Walter F. Kelly Art and Shirley Rowley William J. Conkle, Jr. William J. Conkle, III Walter S. Conrad Charles R. Conrad Harold S. Cook Louise H. Cook Frederick Cornell Maureen Cornell Ruth E. Cost Frank and Pam Arianna Lani Cataldi Michael Cerveris Steve Cerveris Downingtown Area Education Association Armando and Patricia Massicci Ellen Troiano Paul Crawford Robert L. Plaikner Lawrence E. Davies Juniata Lodge No. 282 E. Paul Day, Jr. Sunset Lodge No. 623 Deceased Masons Stanley E. McIntire Marian E. M. Derk Chester A. Derk, Sr. Charles E. Detrich, II James F. Bishop

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Earl F. Detweiler, Jr. Lottie Detweiler Ord Luther Dixon Fonda Dixon Jean E. Dixon Robert L. Dluge, Sr. Martin H. Bayer Roy S. Doan Harry A. Houseman Lodge No. 717 Ellen Marie Doyle William J. Doyle Max E. Doyle Donald and Glenda

Rothermel Claire Dubin Barbara E. Shields Regina T. Dufner Francis X. and Barbara J. Dufner Lee Eck Edmund S. Ludwig Dorothy A. Ehleiter William C. Ehleiter, Jr. George A. Emrick Edna E. Emrick Robert G. Enney James and Rosemary Vice and Kristin, Rachel and Nicholas Jack R. Eshenour Catherine E. Eshenour John Paul Espy, Jr. Barbara J. Espy Frederick G. Fechter C. David Krewson Elaine J. Ferguson Robert R. Ferguson, Jr. Harry and Dorothy Fisher William and Judith Fisher

Virgil and Maxine Fleming Gary L. Fleming Herbert S. Ford Mark M. Ford Earl Foreman, Jr. Margaret A. Foreman Robert L. Foster Robert I. Player Herbert B. Frank Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Barbara L. Frantz Robert A. Frantz William L. Frederick John and Roxann DeCarlo Rick and Margaret Rappo Carroll E. Rickert Rudolph A. Freudig David W. Freudig Donald R. Fry Eureka Lodge No. 290 Irene Fullerton James D. Stuncard, Sr. Richard W. Gable, Sr. Anna R. Gable Joseph V. Gantz Joseph E. Gantz Richard M. Gillardy Arthur L. Dinger Jack L. Gillmore Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Longenecker Anna B. (Nancy) Gottschalk Donald and Nevagay Abel Ray and Jean Betz Ken and Elaine Bleiler Linda Bonfiglio Boyer Robert and Rose Marie Carthew Norman A. Fox Frank and Joan Goodhart James R. Heckman Allen and Robin Henkin Harry C. Kirchhoff Mary Anne Klemkosky Horace and Prudence Mann Gene and Nancy McMillen George H. and Norma J. Miller Louis and Sophia Miller Bob Necker

Officers of the Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Club Ken and Donna Patrick Bob and Alice Pinnock Mr. and Mrs. A. Henry Schwab Elvin F. Silvius Helen Soultoukis Donald J. Stinson Dot and Bill Stout Audrey S. Stroup Wally and Carolyn Wright Yellow Rockers - Nat’l Square Dance Camping Club Robert R. Hagerich Robert S. Hagerich Barry E. Hair Gertrude N. Hair Edna Hale Barbara E. Shields Jack R. Harbaugh Lamona G. Harbaugh Felix I. Harper Richard J. Scott-Harper Frank T. Harrison, III Nancy Smith-Harrison Barry Lee Hassinger Joan L. Hassinger Alan H. Hawkins Charles and Mildred Yarbrough Peter H. Heberer Barbara E. Shields William L. Heller Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Michael D. Henry Philip R. Schnee Francis and Dolores Herman Martin E. Herman Sidney and Sylvia Hersh Joel H. Hersh Rose M. Hess Clifton R. Hess John W. Hetrick Judy A. Acri John and Elaine Shell Deborah Valiton-Carnish Jay F. Volger J. Richard Hollinger David L. Hollinger

June Beyer Homan Carl D. Homan Robert A. Horen Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Ralph L. Hummel, Sr. Frackville Lodge No. 737 Thomas H. Irwin, Jr. Juniata Lodge No. 282 Edward J. Jankowski Paul J. and Elizabeth B. Murray William B. Jenkins Reese W. Jenkins Gerald E. Johns Irmgard Johns Vi Jones Bertram E. Griffith, Jr. Joseph Jonosy Charles A. Garnes Zoly and Peggy Gyongyosy Andrew G. and Deborah J. Sharkey Evelyn Kaplan Samuel Kaplan Marie V. Karchner William D. Karchner, Sr. Raymond C. Keener Dale R. Stump Lillian F. Kent Deborah Valiton-Carnish Patricia Kerr Happy Mad Hatters Margarete L. King William O. King Edna M. Klein Edward D. Klein, Jr. Albert Kling Albert B. Kling, Sr. Richard H. Koch Maxine Wargo Doris M. Koester Donald S. Koester Margaret Koester Donald S. Koester Arlene M. Koppenhaver Dean E. Koppenhaver Guy N. Kratzer Gary G. Kratzer James D. Kumer, Jr. Doric Lodge No. 630

Arthur J. Kurtz Ken and Elaine Bleiler Ronald K. Burgess Aleta S. Cheris Al and Iris Goodman Judy Harris Betty L. Huntzinger, Gary, Ann and Emma D. Jane Kurtz Sara L. McCullough Joseph and Barbara Murphy Stanley and Arlene Von Nieda George and Betty Witmer Lloyd Lane, Jr. Terry L. Lane Elizabeth A. Lawrence Richard H. Lawrence Margie L. Leonard Clarence F. Leonard Elaine T. Lewis Roger M. Lewis Edith M. Linington Arthur Linington Harry W. Loche Phoebe J. Weaver Sarah Jean Luebbe Harry C. Luebbe, Jr. Henrietta M. Macbeth Donald F. Macbeth Carl A. Malissa Southampton Square Club John R. Malloy Julia F. Malloy Billy S. Malone Marion Lodge No. 562 Geoffrey Mann Horace and Prudence Mann Catherine (Kitty) Mark Clifford K. Mark Paul H. Mazerov Frank Mauro, Jr. Joseph S. McCoach William and Kim Sands George C. McLaughlin George R. McLaughlin Gerald D. McMaster Vida L. McMaster Edward J. Messner Edward M. and Jeanne Messner continued on next page

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Richard C. Metz Whitfield Lodge No. 622 Arthur Miles Claire and Barbara Arnold Marion J. Miller Robert and Rita Remaley Katherine (Kit) Mundy Carl R. Mundy Lawrence Albert Murray William B. Bliss Francis B. Myers George W. Myers Jean L. Myers Jerry and Anne Lauer James and Bernice Naples James P. Naples Melvin Nathanson Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 James C. Nickle Tom and Terry Kamerzel Olga S. Oatman David and Sharron

McGuigan George Ovington, III Edwin F. Davies Lyn Meredith Palmer Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES Louise E. Patterson Clair W. Hays, Jr. Glenn R. Pennypacker Forrest L. Shadle Ruth J. Phillips Mary Grace Di Massa Daniel F. Pomeroy, III Jean C. Pomeroy Clarence Price Thomas R. Francis Russell L. Probst, Jr. Clintin S. Probst Russell L. Probst, Sr. Clintin S. Probst Ted Probst Clintin S. Probst John W. Prosser John D. Prosser Ruth N. Prosser Robert B. Casbeer Patricia A. Eyster George and Nancy Fox Karl D. Jacoby Christine E. Kohr

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Glenn and Hattie Lehigh Gene and Francis Light William and Sharon A. McBride Mr. and Mrs. William A. Prosser Shamokin High School Class of 1945 Joan L. Sheehan Elvin F. Silvius Randall and Susan Spriggle Arthur and Dorothy Wert White Rose Lodge No. 706 Ann A. Wildasin Don and Diane Zeigler Darlyne E. Ramsey David Van Scott

Photography Karen S. Hemenway Julia Pillagalli Jean R. Rabenau Richard B. Ream Marian J. Ream James Reno Southampton Square Club Rena R. Renshaw Ronald R. Renshaw John H. Ressler, Jr. Frackville Lodge No. 737 Herbert W. Reynolds Margery B. H. English Pauline H. Grove Gloria F. La Noce Roy and Jeanie Shelton Nelson M. Williams Clarence B. Richwine David J. Richwine David P. Rihl Doric Lodge No. 630 Tracy and Sandy Miller Art and Shirley Rowley Ethel D. Roddy Carl C. Roddy, Jr. Stanley H. Roth Marlene Roth Sandra L. Rothermel Donald and Glenda

Rothermel Carl A. Sandberg Joan R. Sandberg Linda Ann Sandberg Joan R. Sandberg Fern L. Schade Robert J. Schade

David M. Schirm David M. Schirm, Jr. John P. Schneider Ronald E. Schneider Victor Schwartz Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Hugh R. Scott John F. Scott George G. Seibert Mary Grace Di Massa George L. Seibert Alvin S. Goodman Henry S. Seitz John H. Seitz Evelyn M. Shertzer Richard H. Shertzer Leo and Tillie Shlachtman Mark H. Swartz James E. Siipple Julia L. Siipple Kathryn N. Smith Mary Anne Klemkosky Lester V. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Smith Donald L. Stahl, Sr. Marion Lodge No. 562 James H. Staver Nellie D. Staver Carol A. Stevenson Julia R. Cannon Elizabethtown Chapter No. 407, OES H. Barton Stone Helen A. Stone Lawrence H. Strayer P. Sidney Strayer Melvin P. Strayer P. Sidney Strayer Harry Homer Stuart, Jr. Scott A. Stuart Donald W. Swanson McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318 Ben and Ethel Swartz Mark H. Swartz Harold C. Swoyer Sandra L. Swoyer Samuel and Catherine Taggart Greg and Nancy Dick Samuel M. Taggart Edward E. Mues

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James and Patricia Owensby George and Mary Strawn Samuel Tait, Jr. Gale M. Koerner Ruth Tarman Donald L. Meck, Sr. James A. Theys Doric Lodge No. 630 John J. and Lilia Tumolo, Sr. John J. Tumolo, Jr. Eleanor Urie Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES John F. Van Horn James D. and Shirley D. Corbett Discussion Sunday School Class Robert K. Fellows Robert K. Fellows, II W. Allen and Carol M. Keinard Roger M. and Bernice P. Leonard Ralph E. Wagner Southampton Square Club Elvin M. Warner, Jr. Leatrice A. Warner Robert E. Watkins Bob and Annette Watkins Ralph B. Watson William H. Wood, Jr. David B. Weaver, Jr. Phoebe J. Weaver Joan S. Windsor Thomas and Carol Deglmann Robert A. Winstanley Marie L. Neff David E. Winter Loretta M. Winter David Wittchen Jean H. Wittchen Walter L. Wolf Michael J. Jenkins Hobert C. Wolfe, Jr. Janet L. Wolfe Elizabeth (Betty) Worrell John C. Worrell John W. Wright Sunset Lodge No. 623 Robert A. Young Whitfield Lodge No. 622

Honorarium Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2014

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.

Corey M. and Janelle A. Anderson’s Wedding Anniversary Baird and Marion Krecker Robert R. Carthew Ralph and Anna Barisci Alma Casaro Dennis and Deborah Bonanno Verizon Foundation Kenneth and Anna Creitz Ralph and Anna Barisci Raymond T. Dietz Raymond J. Loichinger Joan Catherine Kozik DiMatteo Francis V. Florentine

Frank and Ruth Hall Ralph and Anna Barisci Joseph H. Hoch Joseph H. and Mae R. Hoch Albert J. and Betty J. Hoehn’s 39th Wedding Anniversary Albert J. and Betty J. Hoehn Thomas Host Ralph and Anna Barisci Tom Labagh Dale E. Leber Marjorie Learn Paul B. MacDonald Howard Lloyd and Margaret Rohnacher Ralph and Anna Barisci

Ed Luckock Raymond E. Luckock Marie Massa Michael S. Maxwell Corinne Mazerov Frank Mauro, Jr. Lois McDevitt Ralph and Anna Barisci Mary Beth Meehan Thomson Lodge No. 340 James J. Miller Kathleen A. Smith Joyce Miller Carol M. Hartman Margaret J. Hurst Gertrude K. Myers Charles L. Myers

Rondell Nutting Sandra L. Swoyer Robert Pattillo Sandra L. Swoyer Esther L. Scheuermann John and Missy Letsch Stephen M. Shaffer Claude A. Shaffer William Staman Anonymous Staff of Masonic Village at Warminster Francis X. and Barbara J. Dufner Carolyn M. Wright Ralph and Anna Barisci

Hospice Care Memorial Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2014

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.

Dorothea M. Amsbaugh Wayne and Dawn Luttrell Janet Louise Anstine Bernadette Barattini J. Stephen Feinour Kristine W. Gross Gabriel F. Belser Avis Ann Bryan Elizabeth M. (Betty) Berrier Margie Brown Children and Families of Sam and Sara Myer Elizabethtown Chapter No. 407, OES

HACC Central PA’s Community College

Human Resources Office Doris A. Herr Diann Novak Condron N. Anthony and Charlene K. Mastropietro Anna B. (Nancy) Gottschalk Roberta E. Ewing Frances M. Hetrick Cheryl A. Bates Warren and Penny Lewis Doris G. Katsonis Leatrice A. Warner

Shirley Frymire McCall Joy D. Crosby R. Wiley McElwain Michael and Ann Leah Birch Rodney and Catherine Runkle Jill Yonowitz J. Richard Myers Dr. and Mrs. Richard Landis and Family Harry and Doris Longenecker Susan K. White Thomas J. Rohner Clarence A. and Helen L. Brockman

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Carl A. Sandberg Donald B. Morgan Glenn and Carolyn Smith Kimber D. Smith Elvin M. Warner, Jr. Kenneth and Katherine Burkholder Leatrice A. Warner

Hospice Care Honorarium Gifts Joe P. Morgan Donald B. Morgan

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WEEK

Active Aging

Masonic Villages One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022

To celebrate healthy, active living, residents of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown took part Active Aging Week®, from Sept. 21 to 27. This year’s theme was “Let the Adventure Begin.”

Residents enjoyed a bubbly concert, participated in an Adventure Trek scavenger hunt, explored religions worldwide and embraced Greek food, dancing and music during the week’s finale.

“While being active is a year-long focus for many individuals, Active Aging Week® allows them to try something new and enjoy themselves,” 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.”

From our orchards: peaches, apples & pears Fresh apple cider, hardy mums & asters Pick-Your-Own apples Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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The holidays are coming fruit baskets and gift boxes make great presents! We ship boxes anywhere in the U.S.

MasonicVillage FARM MARKET

Hours: Mon. - Sat., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until Dec. 31) Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sat., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Jan. - March) 717-361-4520 • MVfarmmarket.com • Located on the grounds of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown