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Members of the Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo joined their Brethren from Zenobia to march in the Downtown Toledo Holiday Parade on National Scottish Rite Day. For more on the celebration, see page 24.

Merry and Bright

Best Wishes for the very Merriest Christmas and a Happy New Year from all two of us at The Masonic Bulletin. Bill and Gary

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Triune Chapter of the OES celebrated Halloween with their “Spooktakular”, with members dressing up in the spirit of the evening. Awards were presented for “most creative” costumes, and WP Jimmie Walsh was named “Most Original Costume” when he came as himself.

In keeping with their long-standing tradition, members of Oak Harbor Lodge conducted the perch fry for Oliver H. Perry’s Annual Meeting, returning the favor OHP had done the week before.

‘Tis the Season for Installations… (Fa-La-La-La-La La-La-La-La)

Toledo Fort Industry

Above, Damascus-Collingwood officers have the honor of being installed by no less than RWB Steven Grindle, the Junior Grand Warden, who is in line to... well, you know the rest.

On the left are the newly installed officers of Paragon Lodge, and below, RWB Mark Bowlick installs the officers of Rubicon Lodge, before enjoying the cake shown below.

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NORTHERN LIGHT LODGE No. 40 F. & A.M. 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, Ohio 43537 (419) 893-2136 Founded March 5, 1817 "Preserving our Heritage – A Pioneer Lodge" Home Lodge of Robert C. Rill, Jr. Grand Master John Stone (Jodi) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 1727 S. Otter Creek Road Monroe, MI 48161 (419) 467-0443 john@merithousetoledo.com Mark Christian (Janell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 7357 Woodshire Lane Holland, OH 43528 (419) 491-0590 mchristianpublic@gmail.com Dave Roper PM. . . . . Junior Warden 853 Oak Knoll Dr Perrysburg, OH 43551 Jim Buchanan. . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Jwbuchanan@accesstoledo.com (419) 461-2110 Douglas Towslee PM . . . . . Treasurer 6736 W. Meadows Lane Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 704-8270 towslee@bex.net Gerry Stiener . . . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 297-6132 Samuel Wilburn. . . . . Junior Deacon Ronald Hindman II. . . . . . . . . . Tyler Jim French PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO Todd Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Christopher Gorsuch PM . . . Trustee Dorsey D. Kinsey PM . . . . . . Trustee Barney L. Stickles PM . . . . Historian (419) 893-1936 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Conferring two FC Degrees (A light meal will be served beforehand). Tuesday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting (A light meal will be served beforehand). REMARKS All the brethren would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The temple holiday party was a huge success. Fun and fellowship with all the bodies in the temple, a visit from Santa, topped off with the holiday parade. Thank you to all who made it out. A special thank you to WB French for handling so many particulars of this event. With the year winding down, we’re eager to start our 200th anniversary year off with a bang. There will be many festivities planned for the upcoming year, so watch the calendar, the Bulletin, and social media, and of course, come out to our meetings. We would love to see you!

WOOD COUNTY LODGE No. 112 Masonic Temple 159 N. Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 http://Wood-County112.Freemason.com Rick Crow (Marta) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 14318 Georgetown Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-2662 (419) 308-7588 Briant Lee, Jr. . . . . . . Senior Warden Jonathon Frederick Dinan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden (419) 450-4566 David Browning (Sandra) . Secretary 5955 Glasgow Road Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 885-2246 dbrowning@me.com Gary Seemann . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 120 University Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-5414 gseemann@wcnet.org Bill Newsted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO Ken Rutski . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Atonn Smeltzer . . . . . Junior Deacon Zach Hendricks . . . . Senior Steward Corey Wise . . . . . . . . Junior Steward Jay Sockman . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshall MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. – Installation of Officers. REMARKS To All Brethren, Do I, Master Elect Briant Hamor Lee II, send greetings and salutations? I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to my lodge for my ascension, and make an introduction. I am an Eagle Scout, a DeMolay, a 24-year Mason, 32nd degree, Noble of Zenobia Shrine, Shrine Highlander, served in the U. S. Army in the infantry as a mortar man in Afghanistan in 20112012, a disabled combat veteran, married my best friend Tammy, and proud father of my son, B III. Installation of officers will take place in the lodge at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, December 19. As next year will be the 300th anniversary of our fraternity, there will be breakfasts and dinners throughout the year as fundraising efforts for a Lodge Restoration Campaign. It is my goal to bring the natural beauty of the interior to light and maybe even gild the lily. Also planned is the first in a series of fraternity-only chess tournaments. I would like to thank my lodge brothers for their vote of confidence, and I shall endeavor to live up to that confidence. Sincerely, B. H. Lee, II Master Elect

What Composes Masonry Today? Whatever may have been the origin or purpose of Masonry matters but little at this time. Whether in its primitive form it merely fulfilled the purpose of a trade union, or rising to a higher plane it taught the workmen that the tools with which they wrought were endowed with symbolic significance in the building of character, is after all, of but little importance. The momentous question is what is Freemasonry today? The prehistoric age lies far behind us, never to return. The present is ours. So let us of today

live and act by the Masonic application of the tools of our art. By so doing we shall raise for ourselves an imperishable monument of virtue and morality. When this living present shall have become the dead and distant past, it is the desire of the true and loyal votaries of the Craft that the student of Masonic lore shall find in us an example worthy of imitation, and derive a new inspiration from the work we have done. This article was taken from the Ohio Mason

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PHOENIX LODGE No. 123 Perrysburg Masonic Building 590 E. South Boundary Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Home Lodge of James E. Olmstead, P.G.M., 1995 Douglas W. King, PM . . . . . . . . . . . .Worshipful Master (419) 360-1569 Dking@fhk-law.com Gregory L. Zook . . . .Senior Warden (419) 340-9799 gzook@aol.com Michael A. Lake, PM Junior Warden (419) 260-8309 artifex@yahoo.com Jack Worcester, PDDGM . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Secretary (419) 874-9037 jackw@amplex.net Joe Kwiatkowski . . . . . . . .Treasurer (419) 297-1921 jtkwiatk@yahoo.com Robert Strauss . . . . . .Senior Deacon (419) 308-5896 Straussrob16@gmail.com Mark Alper . . . . . . . . .Junior Deacon (419) 494-2966 Markalper720@gmail.com Theodore B. Korn . . . . . . . .Chaplain (419) 250-1773 Tbkorn33@yahoo.com Michael Lossick . . . . . . .Lodge Education Officer (414) 494 4326 Michael.lossick@rexnord.com Rob Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler (419) 343-8503 Knobby1515@gmail.com Gregory L. Zook . . . . . . . . .Historian (419) 340-9799 gzook@aol.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Saturday, December 3 – 11th District PM Convocation hosted by Phoenix Lodge. Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting: Installation of Officers. Saturday, December 10, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa. Monday, December 19, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting, Lodge of Instruction (EA). Monday, January 16, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting, Work in the Degrees (EA), Festive Board. Monday, February 20, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting, Lodge Pre-Inspection. Monday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting: Annual Inspection in the FC Degree. Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Commemoration of 5869 Sign, Guest Speaker. REMARKS: Greeting Brothers: The theme of the Bulletin is transition: new lodge years are beginning and leaders take on new positions within their lodges. We at Phoenix wish every fortune to our neighboring lodges and to the men who call those lodges home. May the GAOTU smile on your endeavors and give you renewed hope. Every day brings the opportunity that the new member or candidate may catch the inner fire that has sustained our Craft for centuries. “Just as there is a vital spark in man that defies definition or description, so is there in Freemasonry a divine flame— a vital, living force that transcends all descriptions.” – Charles Clyde Hunt. See you in Lodge! WB Douglas W. King, PM

TOLEDO FT. INDUSTRY LODGE No. 144 F. & A.M. Ft. Industry Masonic Temple 5025 Secor Rd. Toledo, OH 43623 (419) 472-8791 Wm. Douglas Wherry (Donna) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 7383 Bacon Road Petersburg, MI 49270 (419) 466-5284 eriewherry@yahoo.com Timothy Dow. . . . . . . Senior Warden (419) 261-3740 Forrest Wenman . . . . Junior Warden (419) 474-3622 David S. Kevorkian (Jeannie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 5640 Cresthaven Lane Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 787-7513 thespatulaboy@hotmail.com John Snyder, PM . . . . . . . . Treasurer Randal M. Williams, PM . . Chaplain (419) 215-1958 David T. Duchane. . . Senior Steward Raymond A. Welly, PDDGM (Gayle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 472-8981 Paul C. Peters III, PM (Barbara) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO George M. Bardwell (Beverly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Alfred E. Crum II, PM (Carol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Dave L. Darrah, PM (Peg) . . Trustee Richard C. Northrup, PM (Barbara) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Paul C. Peters III, PM (Barbara) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: FC Degree (Refreshments). Monday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: EA Opening EA (Refreshments). Monday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. – Christmas Party/Potluck: Bring a dish to pass, prize for the person with the most Christmas cheer! REMARKS Hello Brothers, This is the dawning of a new era. This being my first message to the brothers, and it is going to be brief. I want to thank all of the brothers at my lodge and the brethren from other lodges for the help and vote of confidence they have given me in the past years. I am proud to be chosen to this job of leading our lodge. I will do my best to lead my brothers in our lodge and make them proud. Again, thank you; your time helping me will have been well spent. Grand Lodge at Kalahari was great. I met new brothers from other lodges and embracing the new and old officers is beyond words. Something I will never forget. I hope to see everyone again at one of our meetings. Inspection will be February 27. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. and inspection will begin at 7:30. Monday, December 26, we will be dark. I hope to see all of you next year, 2017. I hope everyone has a safe, wonderful Christmas and a great New Year. May God bless your families, our police officers, firefighters and military men and women here and overseas who are keeping us safe. Fraternally, Wm. Douglas Wherry WM

Poverty for All What communism or socialism advocates are saying when they want wealth distributed equally is that the ability of each of us is the same. They say this because they want to deny those who work longer and harder the fruits of their labor. There is no better way of destroying a person or a nation of people than the arbitrary enforcement of the Communism principle: “From each according to his ability; to each according to his need.” So, socialism or communism is not

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really a means of creating and distributing wealth. Instead it is a way of creating and distributing poverty. And once a people are poverty-stricken then the self-appointed few rules as corruptly as they choose for there are none free enough to stay their hand. –Ex.

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RUBICON LODGE No. 237 F. & A.M. Browning Masonic Community 8883 Browning Drive Waterville, OH Chartered October 12, 1853 www.rubicon237.com John M. Hoffman (Robin) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 1224 Colburn Toledo, OH 43609 (419) 360-3653 cbrjohnny2k@gmail.com Mark D. Harris (Ann) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 1095 Bending Brook Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 410-2086 maharris@ohiomasonichome.org Stephen M. Robison (Harriet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 6640 Salisbury Rd. Apt. B-312 Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 346-4686 Stevexacto@gmail.com W.B. Eric B. Erickson (Janet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 312 Ridgepoint Circle Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 349-2972 Eericks1@buckeye-express.com W.B. Robert R. Fries (Connie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 3801 Revere Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 476-4767 rrfries@prodigy.net Gregory E. Bowlus . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 474-2026 Michael R. Motz . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 376-5929 Marshall A. Kupresanin (Brittany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon 440-829-2628 R. Connor Irving . . . Senior Steward (419) 206-9726 Joseph D. Bublick . . Junior Steward (419) 392-5972 Joel Tavormina (Candace) . . . . Tyler (419) 376-9169 Timothy J. Martin . . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 345-6581 Joseph R. Bublick (Wanda) . Trustee Michael E. Shobe (Cathleen) Trustee Richard G. Fries (Joyce). . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Saturday, December 10, 8:00 a.m. – 11th Masonic District Table Lodge at Zenobia. Tickets $10.00 from any Rubicon or District Officer. Monday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Possible MM Degree (Refreshments to Follow). Saturday, December 17, 3:00 p.m. – Christmas Party with the Browning Residents in Harmony Hall. Monday, December 26, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting (Refreshments to Follow). Tuesday, December 27, 6:00 p.m. – Feast of St. John: “Ladies at the Table,” Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Ohio Masonic Home. RSVP by December 19 to Mark Harris, (419) 878-1814. REMARKS Greetings Brethren, I would like to start off by congratulating the newly elected officers of Rubicon. We have a big year ahead of us and I am truly blessed to have such a talented and dedicated team to make the upcoming year one to remember. Our first priority will be hosting the 11th Masonic District Table Lodge. Special guest, MWB Doug Kaylor, will be in attendance for this event, so we would like to see many of our members participate and show him the hospitality that Rubicon is known for. Next, we will be hosting a Feast of St. John Celebration for the 125th anniversary of the Ohio Masonic Home, Monday, December 26, at 6:00 p.m., in (Continued on Page 5, Column 3)

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SYLVANIA PYRAMID LODGE No. 287 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 3510 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43615 841-4712 www.sylvaniapyramid.com Roderick K. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master P.O. Box 100 Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 779-0362 jstoneenterprise@yahoo.com Robert Smith. . . . . . . Senior Warden 8652 Sylvania-Metamora Sylvania, OH 43560-9606 (419) 882-6451 antikbob@bex.net Patrick McCarty. . . . Junior Warden 5148 Allen Street Sylvania, OH 43560-2879 (419) 705-6829 pfmccarty@gmail.com Mel Micham, PM . . . . . . . . Secretary 4123 Boynton Drive Sylvania, OH 43560-3822 (419) 885-8463 mmicham@buckeye-access.com John J. Zettler, KYCH, DDGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 13411 Rodesiler Highway Ottawa Lake, MI 49267-9315 (419) 467-8249 john.zettler.1759@gmail.com Dustin L. Caddarette . . . . . Chaplain (419) 533-0833 Joe Ruiz . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 829-3556 Tom Abner . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 346-5913 Lee Omey . . . . . . . . . Senior Steward (419) 841-0634 Tim Teague . . . . . . . . Junior Steward (419) 885-1180 Frank Eble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 277-8745 Brian Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 392-5871 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 6, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting: Possible Entered Apprentice Degree. Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. – Fellowcraft Meeting: Please contact Tom Abner at (419) 346-5913 or TEXT if you are planning to eat. Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting (I hope to get the regular business over with quickly). Tuesday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting: Possible Fellow Craft Degree. Tuesday, December 27, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner: Please contact Tom Abner at (419) 346-5913 or send a TEXT if you are planning to eat. Tuesday, December 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Brethren; I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank everyone for electing me to be the new Worshipful Master. I will be making use of the call-em-all in regard to the possible degree work. I feel it is better to call a special than to do it on a stated meeting. It makes for a very long night. Roderick K Johnstone, WM

Be Friendly Life is too short to be wasted in saying mean things about people. Did you ever try to go a whole week without speaking unkindly to anybody? It isn’t easy. It’s astonishing the number of harsh things we say without actually meaning to make others uncomfortable. Try to take a generous view of other people’s actions. Even if you can’t bring yourself to think kindly, at least control your tongue. It is nearly all a matter of habit. You get in the way of making spiteful remarks, without realizing how much harm it does. Just try the scheme of refraining from unkind criticism for a week, anyway. It can’t hurt you and it may do a world of good.

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GRAND RAPIDS LODGE No. 289 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple Grand Rapids, Ohio (419) 260-4465 Home Lodge of MWB George O. Braatz Brian Habegger (Kathy) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 2001 Consaul Street Toledo, OH 43605 (419) 304-0824 brianhabegger@yahoo.com Landis Burmeister . . Senior Warden 101 Dry Creek Court Liberty Center, OH 43532 (419) 579-0912 landisutopia@gmail.com Rick Baldwin (Mary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden P.O. Box 399 Neapolis, OH 43547 (419) 875-5526 Bob Bachman . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 21845 Long Judson Road Grand Rapids, OH 43522 (419) 832-4911 nanbach@metalink.net Kenneth Wright. . . . . . . . . Treasurer 4383 Northington Drive Adrian, MI 49221 734-330-1127 rightcomputer@msn.com Gary Bell (Karen). . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 601-0121 Bud Connolly (Maria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 344-2386 Brad Stott (Sunshine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 494-1857 Aaron Hackler (Sara) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Steward (419) 819-1569 Dale Johnston. . . . . . Junior Steward (419) 686-1662 Jacob Triggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 350-3417 Gary Bell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 601-0121 Steve Parsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Tom Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Jay Jimison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. – Pre-Installation Dinner, Served by Rainbow Girls. Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. – Open Installation of Officers. Tuesday, December 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting (White Elephant Gift Exchange, up to $5.00). Tuesday, January 10, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Tuesday, January 24, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS First and foremost: thank you, brethren, for the vote of confidence in me for the upcoming year. I would like to congratulate our outgoing Master, WB Jay Jimison, on his appointment as District Education Officer for the Illustrious 11th District. And a HUGE Thank You for the success of GR289 over the previous year. I am looking forward to an exciting year. My plans are to bring the brethren closer together and continue to do good for our community. Over the next month, I will be working on putting together committees to help throughout the year on planning events and keeping the lodge organized. If you are interested in helping on any of these committees please let me know by email at brianhabegger@yahoo.com. Some of the committees include: Finance, Ways and Means/Fundraisers, Apple Butter Fest 2017 and Fun Times. While writing this, we were in the planning of a fellowship get-together to watch the Buckeye vs. Wolverine football game/officers meeting. Please bring a few dry/canned goods or monetary donations to the next meeting. These items will be donated to Otsego Food Pantry before Christmas. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (Continued in Column 5)

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OLIVER H. PERRY LODGE No. 341 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 118 Monroe St. Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 734-1455 ohperry341.freemason.com Aaron C. Moraca . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 4336 E. Laurel Ridge Drive Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 573-9291 amoraca@hotmail.com James R. Miller, PM (Margaret) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 6021 323nd Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-8330 truckerrt@buckeye-express.com Randy B. Baumbarger, PM (Lora) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 865 Silliman Road Plymouth, OH 44865-9670 (419) 687-8341 Rodney R. Zerkle, PM. . . . Secretary 5057 East Weyhe Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 341-0629 ohpsecretary@cros.net Lee R. Bredbeck (Natalie) Treasurer 218 Hayes Avenue Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 261-2693 ohptreasurer@cros.net Ryan C. Orosz, PM . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 706-8330 Joseph M. Hoff. . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 341-5108 Mark A. Matousek (Mellissa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 341-5676 James F. Depner, PM Senior Steward (567) 277-0039 Hayward T. Evans, PDDGM (Sandy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Steward (419) 656-9816 Michael T. Sakal, PM (Brittany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler (937) 286-9252 Wayne A. Walter, PM (Sally) . . LEO (419) 960-9401 James F. Depner . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Hayward T. Evans (Sandy). . Trustee Scott A. Hitchings (Jeanne) . Trustee Alfred E. Sowards (Carrie) . Trustee Wayne A. Walter (Sally) . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting Festive Board at 6:15 p.m. REMARKS As your newly installed Worshipful Master, it is with great excitement that I write this column today! I am humbled by the honor my fellow brothers have bestowed upon me and I look ahead to unlimited possibilities. The 154 year history of our lodge and the principles of Freemasonry are alive and well! As Master, I endeavor to achieve open communication and outreach to the brethren as a whole. I have sent a communication to the entire lodge detailing the calendar of events for the year. The primary function of a Masonic Lodge is the development of its members. To that end, we will have a fellowship dinner before each meeting and I aspire to produce programs of interest that make us think in a positive way. Please be thinking about how we can become better members of our families, better citizens to our fellow countrymen, and the finest stewards of the ideals of Freemasonry. I welcome any and all ideas to become more involved in the (Continued on Page 5, Column 4)

GENOA LODGE

SAMARIA LODGE

No. 433 F. & A.M. 603 North Main Street Genoa, OH 43430

No. 438 F. & A.M. Samaria, Michigan 48177 (734) 856-3356

www.GenoaLodge433.com Home Lodge of Most Worshipful Brother Charles R. Murphy John P. Niefer . . .Worshipful Master 814 West Street Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 341-0528 jpniefer@hotmail.com Heath J. Seckinger . .Senior Warden 5404 Dry Creek Road Northwood, OH 43619 (419) 351-9159 heathseckinger@gmail.com Price H. Murphy . . . .Junior Warden 7 Vineyard Drive Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 350-2194 price.murphy@gmail.com Charles R. Murphy PGM .Secretary P.O. Box 1 Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 351-6292 wyloway@aol.com Jeffrey M. Sime PM . . . . . .Treasurer 5410 Dry Creek Road Northwood, OH 43619 216-256-8802 iflym2@hotmail.com Keith A. Norwalk PM . . . . .Chaplain (419) 855-7180 Kevin P. Mccomas . . .Senior Deacon (419) 340-4087 Ernest D. Mccarthy . .Junior Deacon (419) 450-4008 Gregory T. Hurst . . .Senior Steward (419) 392-8609 Paul E. Nicholson III Junior Steward (419) 206-3288 Richard L. Waldron . . . . . . . . .Tyler (419) 806-7293 Alexander M. Kruse . . . . . . . . .LEO (419) 801-0961 Jeffrey M. Sime . . . . . . . . . . .Trustee Mark P. Allred . . . . . . . . . . . .Trustee Timothy D. Williams . . . . . . .Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Saturday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. – Ringing Bell for the Salvation Army at Miller’s Market. Saturday, December 17, 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa at Genoa Lodge: $6.00 All-you-can-eat fundraiser for the Ohio Special Olympics. Tuesday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Ugly Sweater Night. REMARKS Brethren, The holidays are almost here and we have a lot going on: two stated meetings; December 10 bell-ringing for the Salvation Army at Miller’s Market from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.; our $6.00 All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa fundraiser for the Ohio Special Olympics on Saturday, December 17, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the lodge. Please bring the entire family. The second stated meeting is Ugly Holiday Sweater night, so everyone wear your ugly sweater. Also a lesson on the Hanukah Menorah from the LEO. Have a Merry Christmas, and a Blessed New Year. Shalom, J. Niefer, WM

“He who can not forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.� – George Herbert

Dustin R. Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master (734) 347-5999 dustincunningham89@gmail.com Chad Bondie . . . . . . . Senior Warden (734) 747-0733 packerfan48157@yahoo.com Dan Trumbull . . . . . . Junior Warden (734) 847-3945 dantrumbull@gmail.com Eugene Appling PM . . . . . Treasurer (734) 856-2753 John T. Updike PM . . . . . . Secretary (734) 850-8585 jupdike438@gmail.com Christopher M.Costilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 764-1842 cmc136@yahoo.com Ray Cunningham . . . Junior Deacon K. Lee Yeager PM. . . . . . . . Chaplain (734) 847-6660 yeagerklee@gmail.com David S. Miller PM . Senior Steward Jim A. McClure . . . . Junior Steward Howard W. Duke PM . . . . . Marshal Brad Powers PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, December 14, p.m. – Pre-Installation Dinner. Wednesday, December 14, p.m. – Installation of Officers. Wednesday, December 28, p.m. – Building Board.

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REMARKS Brothers How this year has flown by. I hope all the brothers of Samaria have had a great year and made many memories. It was an honor to serve as Master this last year. First, I would like to congratulate Brother Chad Bondie on his election to Master for 2017. I also would like to congratulate Worshipful Brother Brad Powers on becoming our new Mason of the Year. I also would like to congratulate all of our new elected officers for 2017. Brothers, please make sure to join us at our installation of officers. Most Worshipful Grand Master William R. Finkel, PM, will be our installing officer. In closing, I would like to thank everyone for such a great year. Let’s keep up the good work and keep moving forward. Please keep the sick and distressed in your prayers, as well as those serving this great nation of ours. Dustin R. Cunningham, Worshipful Master

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OAK HARBOR LODGE No. 495 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 210 West Jefferson Street Oak Harbor, OH http://oakharbor495.com Randall Macko (Jackie) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 534 Locust Street Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-707-3130 rsmacko@gmail.com Mike Skomrock. . . . . Senior Warden 641 CR 153 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-1651 skomrock@hotmail.com Rodney V. Fowler (Robin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 8981 W. Duff-Washa Road Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-607-3529 rodfowler8981@yahoo.com William G. Windnagel . . . . Secretary 8115 Titus Road Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-6150 windnagel@hotmail.com Terry Clark (Mary Lou) . . Treasurer 230 S. Robinson Drive Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-0355 trclark45@gmail.com Tim Foust (Karen) . . . . . . . Chaplain 419-707-4084 John J. Deitzel (Elizabeth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon 419-707-1637 Anthony Pfaff (Jolene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon 419-707-3731 Dean Brough. . . . . . . Senior Steward Chuck Shire . . . . . . . Junior Steward Frank Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Rodney V. Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO 419-607-3529 Jody Hatfield (Annette). . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner prepared by Brother Frank Fowler. Wednesday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: “Christmas Memories” is our theme for this meeting. Brothers are asked to share a Christmas memory or tradition that has been special to them over the years. You might wish to bring in a special ornament or decoration to share. Or maybe one particular Christmas stands out in your memory. This is just a way to strengthen our brotherhood! Wednesday, December 28, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner prepared by Brother Frank Fowler. Wednesday, December 28, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Greetings, Brothers! (Continued in Column 5)

PEMBERVILLE LODGE No. 516 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple P.O. Box 832 Pemberville, Ohio 43450 http://www.pembervillemasons.com Virgil Scott Garwood (Terry) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master P.O. Box 425 Pemberville, OH 43450 (419) 346-5967 vscottgarwood@gmail.com Robert Brookman . . . Senior Warden Shawn Meehan . . . . . Junior Warden Don Decker PM, DEO . . . . Secretary 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2985 Tyler Firsdon PM . . . . . . . Treasurer Jerry Avina PM . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Tom Cavendish PM . . . . . . . . . . LEO Keith Roberts . . . Preparation Room MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. – Installation of Officers. Tuesday, December 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Possible EA Degree. REMARKS Brothers, This my last posting for the year. Thank you for your support as Lodge Master! Installation of line officers will be the 13th of December, and Robert Brookman will be installed as your Master in an open lodge. I hope you give him the support you gave me!! We look forward to the 27th, in the hopes of doing an EA Degree. To our sick and distressed brethren, I hope you find comfort and relief in the Supreme Architect of the Universe. Virgil Scott Garwood, WM (for now)

Why I Attend My Lodge Meetings Because I can show in this way my loyalty to my lodge, my officers, and my fellow Masons. Because I can join in a fellowship which in origin and nature is different from any other human group. Because I can contribute something to make my Lodge stronger just by being there. Because I can experience a unity of brotherly love. Because I cannot and will not take my obligations as a Mason lightly. Because I believe wholeheartedly that it is my duty to support Masonry in every way possible, and that I can aid humanity in this manner. Because humanity needs the principles and lessons of Masonry. -Exchange

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Rubicon Lodge Harmony Hall at the Browning. This will be a “Ladies at the Table” event to honor the ladies in our lives and show them we truly appreciate all they do for us as men and Masons. We have a FC ready to get his MM Degree and we would like to see any member who is willing and able to join the Fellowcraft Team call or contact any officer to let them know that you would like to join in and give our new brother an outstanding degree. The holiday season is upon us, so please keep our brothers and sisters in the Armed Forces overseas who will not be with their families in your thoughts and prayers. I would personally like to thank ALL the brethren of this great fraternity for the condolences and prayers on the passing of Lady Robin’s mother. It was greatly appreciated and we cannot thank you enough. When we speak of receiving Masters Wages, this is what we are talking about. As always keep our sick and distressed in your thoughts and prayers. Fraternally, John M. Hoffman W.M.

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Jay Harris PM . . Worshipful Master 930 E. Broadway Lot 88 North Baltimore, OH 45872 jayeharris8323@gmail.com (419) 257-9165 Thomas Wagner . . . . Senior Warden Eugene Patterson . . . Junior Warden Michael Nye . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 59 TR-14 Van Buren, OH 45889 mnye@findlay.edu (419) 257-3756 Lawrence Bateson PM. . . . Secretary 407 E. Walnut Street North Baltimore, OH 45872 bateson17@hotmail.com (419) 257-2330 Michael Hosler . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Daniel Rayle PM (Linda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Ted Lobdell . . . . . . . . Senior Steward John Eschedor . . . . . Junior Steward Rory Finch (Jill) . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Michael Trout PM . . . . . . . . . . . LEO

Douglas R. Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 2657 SCR 300 Gibsonburg, OH 43431 (419) 637-2048 dougedwards@hotmail.com Jerry Fork . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 8342 N. US 23 Risingsun, OH 43457 (419) 261-3352 jerryforkusis@aol.com Rick Crow . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 14318 Georgetown Drive Bowling Green, OH 43435 Paul L. Tornow Jr. . . . . . . Secretary P.O. Box 80, 147 Worth Street Helena, OHh 43435 (419) 307-1077 feliss@frontier.com Bradley Rubel . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 508 W. Stevenson Street Gibsonburg, OH 43431 (419) 637-7529 Paul Tornow . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 638-5535 Allen Halfhill . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Howard Billow. . . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 332-8868 Don Tornow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 332-5451 James Holcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 637-7750

Oliver H. Perry community. Last year, we won the 2015 Gift of Lights Christmas tree decoration contest put on by the Port Clinton Chamber. Our tree received the most votes! As the winner, we got to choose the charity to receive the proceeds this year. We chose Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, which is a local group that provides beds to needy people in Ottawa County. Make sure to check out our tree and VOTE!!! It’s the one with the large blue square and compasses! Wednesday, December 7, will be our Festive Board featuring Right Worshipful Brother Steve Hessler, a District Deputy Grand Master of the 16th District. He will present a program on the symbolism of the Holy Saints John during our lodge meeting, and we will have a dinner preceding that includes cannonfire toasts. Reservations must be made so we can know how much food to prepare. Please call or text me at (419) 5739291 or contact the Lodge Secretary. This is our fourth annual Festive Board and it is a wonderful start to the Christmas season. The second meeting of December will be on the 21st and we will handle all business that comes before the lodge. A fellowship dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy this most wonderful of seasons and be thankful for all of the gifts we have been given. I wish all a MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope to see you Lodge soon! Fraternally, Aaron C Moraca, Worshipful Master

“I have made a ceaseless effort not to ridicule, not to bewail, not to scorn human actions, but to understand them.” – Barugh Spinoza

Oak Harbor Lodge I hope that all of you are in the Christmas spirit, as the holiday is rapidly approaching. This is my first communication to you after being elected as Worshipful Master of the lodge. I am both humbled and honored at the confidence that you have placed in me. I give my pledge that I will faithfully lead and serve to the best of my ability! I also know that the line of officers is excited and ready to get to work as well. We have two stated meetings in December. Please note that the first one has a theme. Be prepared to share. We have pretty good attendance at our meetings, but there is always room for more. Extend an invitation to a brother who you haven’t seen for a while. As an added incentive, assure them that they will be fed and watered! I am looking forward to the work we have ahead. Our inspection is scheduled for April 5, and we will begin practicing after the new year. When warm weather comes, we will renew our commitment to our community by caring for the shelter house at Veterans Park. I also have a few special events planned that I will share in the future. Please remember in your prayers our brothers who are ill or in distress. I wish you safe travels throughout this holiday season and sincerely hope that the peace that Christmas brings will be yours, not just on Christmas Day, but all throughout the year! Randall S. Macko

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BARTON SMITH LODGE No. 613 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Road Toledo, OH 43615 Gary L. Norris PM (Tami) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 6244 W Wyandotte Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 574-3192 gnorris24@gmail.com Cliff Hiestand PM (Bobby) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 1156 Hugo Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 893-9758 cgh5@toast.net Dennis Johnston (Christine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 5114 Bay Ridge Court Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 351-5332 dfjohnston583@aol.com John M. Tansey PM (Mary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 376-9924 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Richard D. Scheider PM (Lisa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 7341 Woodshire Holland, OH 43528 (419) 867-0765 rscheider1@roadrunner.com David Kopfmann PM . . . . . Chaplain (419) 461-0969 Shane Strezelczyk . . . Senior Deacon (419) 704-8099 Paul Strezelczyk . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 704-4879 Adam Kidder . . . . . . Senior Steward (419) 340-3279 William Robinson . . Junior Steward 567-694-2001 Chuck Gozdowski PM . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 392-4883 Richard Farris PM . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 693-4920 Michael Smith PM. . . . . . . . . Trustee Dave Smith PM . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Reed Knowles PM . . . . . . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, December 1, 6:00 p.m. – Lodge Christmas Party: Dinner, Activities to Follow. Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Thursday, December 15, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting. Thursday, December 22, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Thursday, December 29, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting. Thursday, January 5, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting. Thursday, January 12, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. – Dinner. Thursday, February 2, 7:00 p.m. – Inspection in the MM Degree.

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Jason B. Shamy .Worshipful Master 13853 Angola Road Swanton, OH 43558 (419) 350-5714 (419) 727-1923 Jshamy13@gmail.com Neal M. Spurgeon . . .Senior Warden (419) 297-9205 neal.spurgeon@gmail.com Andrew W. Stambaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior Warden (419) 297-9202 andrew_stambaugh@yahoo.com Sean T. Howell PM . . . . . . .Secretary 4214 Swan Ridge Lane Newport, MI 48166 (734) 344-8293 sean8806@gmail.com Todd M. Williams . . . . . . .Treasurer (419) 215-7699 Williams.toddm@gmail.com Kenneth A. Janicki PM . . .Chaplain (419) 297-9202 Aaron P. Harman . . . .Senior Deacon (419) 250-8243 svnhart@gmail.com Scott A. Harder . . . . .Junior Deacon (419) 344-0348 saharder@bex.net Kaleb M. McNally . .Senior Steward (419) 537-3989 feudalathletics@gmail.com James F. Boos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler Andrew W. Stambaugh . . . . . .L.E.O. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Saturday, December 3 – Past Masters Convocation at Sylvania Pyramid. Tuesday, December 6, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Friday, December 9, 12:00 Noon to ??? – Noel Project, Seagate Center. Saturday, December 10 – District Table Lodge at Zenobia Shrine. Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. – Holiday Party at Eddie Lee’s. Tuesday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. – EA Degree. Wednesday, December 28, 7:00 p.m. – Camp Masonry Planning Meeting.

REMARKS Brethren, It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another year. As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, let us remember the real reason of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It seems that in today’s world of political correctness and all, we tend to forget His birth. Also, as we head into a new year and the inauguration, let us all keep our nation in our prayers for peace and cooperation. Also, as we turn the corner into a new year, we are now preparing for our annual inspection coming up on February 2. Our inspection this year will be in the Master Mason Degree. Take a look at the calendar, and all the special meetings that you see will at least be practice nights if we are not doing degree work.

REMARKS Wow! What an honor to be elected as Worshipful Master, and I can’t be any more grateful for the officers you have chosen for the various stations. We’re going to be in good shape here for quite some time! Thank you all who attended our installation and awards night. The whole thing is kind of a blur, and I didn’t get a solid count, but I’m told there were about 100 people in attendance. I hope you enjoyed the Spanakopita! Congrats to all who received service awards, and thank you for paving the way for the next generation. I will be using the Grand Lodge Communicator to keep you posted with week to week events and plans. If you have not yet received this type of communication, please contact our secretary, WB Howell, with your current email address, because it means we do not have it. December is going to fly by. We have a lot going on, so please get involved. We need your help! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and our Google Calendar is available on our website at www.dc643.com along with tickets to all of our upcoming events. On the afternoon of Friday, Dec ember 9, we will be helping with the Noel Project, assembling around 1,500 bikes for needy area families, at the Seagate Center downtown. We will go until

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Brad McDonald . Worshipful Master 1943 Bucklew Drive Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 514-6395 Andy Palacios . . . . . . Senior Warden (419) 537-0292 Lee Turpening. . . . . . Junior Warden (734) 652-4986 Alan Koester . . . . . . . Senior Deacon 5659 E. Rowland Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 320-2075 Jacob Squire . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Matthew Weidel . . . . . . . . . Secretary (419) 392-2111 John Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 5, 6:30 p.m. – Fellowcraft Club/Christmas Dinner. Saturday, December 10, 4:00 p.m. – Dinner: ALL welcome! (Please RSVP to our Secretary so dinner accommodations can be arranged). Saturday, December 10, 6:30 p.m. – Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony. Monday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Monday, December 19, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting: Full MM Degree Practice (Need members for parts). Monday, December 26, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. (We also have a new Facebook page which will be a great source of information and event updates for our members. Please find our page by searching @RobinsonLocke659). NOTE: In the recent mailing to members, the Secretary’s email address was inadvertently misspelled. It should be: robinsonlockesecretary@gmail.com REMARKS Brethren, I’d like to thank the members for choosing me as your Master this year. It’s such an honor to be elected and I am humbled that you’ve put your faith and trust in me. This is a responsibility that I do not take lightly and I will endeavor to lead you with the utmost commitment and dedication. We have a great group of dedicated officers and I feel we are in for a great year! See you at lodge!

Damascus/Collingwood the last bike is assembled, so please come straight from work if you can. Bring basic tools. Our holiday party is set for Eddie Lee’s on Nantucket, at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13! RSVP to Brother Kaleb McNally (419) 537-3989 by December 5 and receive $15.00 off your entire purchase! (Sorry, no extensions). Options are prime rib, white fish and filet mignon. Please give him a ring today to make this easy on him. If you haven’t been to lodge for a while, if you’ve been waiting for a meaningful experience, we’ve got it for you. If you’re not coming back because you don’t know anyone, I assure you that you will get an awesome reception. There is work on the trestle board. LET’S BUILD THIS THING! Jason Shamy Worshipful Master

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No. 746 F. & A.M. Harbor Light Temple 3024 - 131st Thomas (Fish) Fisher (Darlene) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 4257 Suder Avenue Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 343-2278 thomasfisher1981@gmail.com Richard Brown (Jean) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 3215 135th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-6239 Arron Henderson . . . Junior Warden 2123 Arkanas Street Toledo, OH 43616 (419) 250-9294 Bob Turvey (Carol) . . . . . . Secretary 1492 Groveton Court Temperance, MI 48182 (419) 466-9018 Brian McIntosh (Kim). . . . Treasurer 5441 Fortune Drive Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 392-0399 brmcitosh@bex.net Gary Mclaren PM, KYCH. Chaplain (419) 726-1050 Daryl Brundage . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 270-1461 Gabe Martz (Shawana) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon (419)206-4979 Butch Toles (Sheri). . Senior Steward (419) 279-1977 Joe Warnka (Marcia) . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 764-9422 Tom Stagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 944-9389 Trustee Greg Eckert (Rachel) . . . . . . Trustee BUILDING BOARD AND FELLOWCRAFT TEAM Thomas Fisher . . . . . . . . . . President Greg Eckert . . . . . . . . Vice-President Steve Sorge . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. – Building Board. Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Thursday, December 22, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Thank you all once again for the honor of being Worshipful Master of Harbor Light #746 for 2016. The Worshipful Master for 2017 just elected is Dick Brown, who I know will give everything he has to strive for a wonderful and interesting new year. Friday, December 16, is the Christmas Party at 7:00 p.m. All bodies of Harbor Light are invited. Please bring a dish to pass, and we will have pulled pork sandwiches. Canned food donations for the holidays are being accepted at the lodge. Thanks, WM Fisher

Barton Smith At this time, we are not sure if we will have a candidate for inspection, so now is the time to get that friend or neighbor who you think would make a good Mason involved with our great fraternity. Let me know ASAP if you have someone in mind. We made a lot of progress in the right direction over the last year, and I would love to see us continue that this year. I have been told that at one time it was not uncommon to see 40 or more brethren at stated meetings. I would love to see that again. It is up to us. What is keeping you from lodge? Hope to see you all soon at a meeting. Merry Christmas to all, WM Gary

www.paragon788.com Jay Stewart (Linda) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 2164 Arkansas Street Oregon, OH 43616 567-277-3145 jjays71@aol.com Rybuna Levels II (Meghan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 1830 Penn Road Toledo, OH 43615 313-530-2808 rybunalevels@yahoo.com James Gockerman (Joyce) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 9103 S. Dixie Highway Erie, MI 48153 Benjamin L. Croley, PM . . Secretary 2310 Lehman Avenue Toledo, OH 43611 419-349-2924 michiganben@accesstoledo.com Thomas Logan Jr., PM (Patti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 5885 Ayers Road Walbridge, OH 43465 tflogan@accesstoledo.com James R. Stewart, PM (Barbara) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Joshua Anderson (Shannon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Thomas Mohr (Cindy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Mark Anderson (Rebecca) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Steward Russell Fuller (Ellie) Junior Steward Thomas Hagen, PM . . . . . . . . . Tyler Earl Wells (Jennifer) . . . . . . . . . LEO Rick Pierce, PM . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Timothy Wolf, PM . . . . . . . . . Trustee Richard Orth, PM . . . . . . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Saturday, December 17, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast with Christmas Basket delivery following breakfast to eight families in need! REMARKS “Masonic labor is purely a labor of love. He who seeks to draw Masonic wages in gold and silver will be disappointed. The wages of a Mason are earned and paid in their dealings with one another; sympathy begets sympathy, kindness begets kindness, helpfulness begets helpfulness, and these are the wages of a Mason.� Brother Benjamin Franklin Grandmaster of Pennsylvania 1790 Brothers, I would like to thank each and every member of Paragon Lodge for all of your help, support, and friendship since I joined the craft. It will be an honor to serve you for the up and coming year. I know I can depend on you for help, wisdom, guidance and most of all brotherly love and friendship. I would like to make this year about improving ourselves in Masonry, working in and for our community, and most of all having fun while laboring in the quarries of life. Together we can have a great year!!!! We had a great time with our Canadian brothers for our installation weekend. We are looking forward to visiting with Corinthian Lodge in Canada in June for their installation. The Frankenmuth bus trip was a fantastic time had by all, fellowship, shopping and good food. Don’t forget our pancake breakfasts start December 17, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., with Christmas baskets being delivered to eight families in need following breakfast. If you would like to help or donate items, contact any lodge offi(Continued on Page 7, Column 3)

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LUCAS COUNTY MEMORIAL LODGE

11TH MASONIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION Member of the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada Web site: www.illustrious11th.org Eric B. Erickson, PM (Janet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President 312 Ridgepoint Circle W Waterville, OH 43566 419-349-2972 eericks1@buckeye-express.com Jason B. Shamy, WM (Rachel) . . . . . . . . . . . First Vice President 13653 Angola Road Swanton, OH 43558 419-350-5714 Jshamy13@gmail.com Jonathon F. Dinan . . . . . . . . . Second Vice President 810 Fifth Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 740-408-4886 Richard G. Fries, PM (Joyce) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 100 Maple Court Waterville, OH 43566 419-878-7421 Ryan Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 745 Washington Street Toledo, OH 43604 419-283-3594 ryankelley8509@yahoo.com Raymond C. Slates, PM (Louise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain 9210 Wolfinger Road Holland, OH 43528 rayslates@yahoo.com Richard D. Scheider, PDDGM (Lisa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Advisor 7341 Woodshire Holland, OH 43528 419-867-0765 RSchreider1@roadrunner.com DISTRICT TRUSTEES Hayward Evans, PDDGM . . Trustee Jeremy Z. Sharninghouse 33rd, PDDGM . . . . . . . . . Trustee Nicholas J. Sansom, PM . . . . Trustee Mark P. Allred, DDGM. . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, January 5, 7:00 p.m. – District Meeting at Zenobia Shrine (Refreshments follow). Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. – District Meeting at Zenobia Shrine (Refreshments follow). Saturday, December 10, 7:00 a.m. – District Table Lodge at Zenobia Shrine, Hosted by Rubicon Lodge #237 (Reservations Advised. Dress is Suit or Sport Coat and Tie). Thursday, October 19-Saturday, October 21 – Plan out your year: GRAND LODGE of OHIO in Dayton. REMARKS Brethren, To the Illustrious 11th Masonic District, officers, all lodge Worshipful Masters, Wardens, brothers and Blue Lodge representatives, Trustees and our District Advisors. I want to thank you all for being elected as President of our Illustrious 11th Masonic District. What an honor it is to follow in the footsteps of so many (Continued on Page 8, Column 1)

District Deputy Grand Masters R. W. Bro. Mark P. Allred, Jr. 4115 Willys Parkway Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 913-8004 mallred@ymail.com R. W. Bro. Dan E. Slavin 1732 Rivard Road Toledo, OH 43615 (567) 298-8834 dan.slavin1732@gmail.com R. W. Bro. John J. Zettler 13411 Rodesiler Highway Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 (419) 467-8249 john.zettler.1759@gmail.com District Education Officers W. Bro. Rick Crow 14318 Georgetown Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 308-7588 Ecrow@woh.rr.com W. Bro. Donald Decker (Joan) 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406-9730 (419) 288-2985 W. Bro. Jay L. Jimison (Mary) 10015 S. Dixie Highway Portage, OH 43451 (419) 575-7350 jmcarryout@aol.com Home District of Senior Grand Deacon R. W. Bro. Steven M. Grindle (Jane Anne) 8307 Hidden Forest Drive Holland, OH 43528 (419) 509-7875 Steve@ChampionCU.org District Advisor RWB Richard D. Scheider (Lisa) 7341 Woodshire Holland, OH 43528 (419) 867-0765 RScheider1@roadrunner.com Past Grand Master … 2016 MWB Robert C. Rill, Jr. (Jennifer) Past Grand Master … 2009 MWB Charles R. Murphy (Zoellen) Past Grand Secretary Past Grand Master … 1988 M. W. Bro. George O. Braatz (Marilyn) Associate Grand Chaplain 2009 and 2016 R. W. Bro. Gary L. McElfresh Past Grand Tyler … 2016 R. W. Bro. Robert G. Sickelbaugh (Anne) Past Grand Tyler … 1995 R. W. Bro. John M. Worcester, Jr. (Diane) Past Grand Tyler … 2002 R. W. Bro. Edward L. Draper (Joan)

FORT MEIGS CHAPTER No. 29 R.A.M. Masonic Temple 3510 Holland– Sylvania Road Toledo, OH 43615

Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Road Toledo, Ohio 43615 CHARTERED OCTOBER 19, 1963 James Dahms (Ronnie) . . . . . . . . . . . .Worshipful Master 4457 Garrison Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 474-8809 Oldtech1@sbcglobal.com John Zettler . . . . . . . .Senior Warden 13411 Rodesiler Highway Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 (419) 467-8249 john.zettler.1759@gmail.com Isaac Demarest DDGM (Heather) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior Warden 5970 Luddington Toledo, OH 43615 Home: 567-455-6986 Cell: 419-490-5285 i.demarest@yahoo.com Steven M. Grindle PDDGM, JGD (JaneAnne) . . . . . . . . . .Secretary 8307 Hidden Forest Drive Holland, OH 43523 Work (419) 407-4140 ext. 220 Cell (419) 509-7875 Steve@ChampionCU.org Reed N. Knowles (Maureen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer (419) 944-0707 pm97708@gmail.com Raymond Slates (Louise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Deacon Greg Zook (Jeannie) .Junior Deacon Jimmy Simpson . . . .Senior Steward Steven Sorge . . . . . . .Junior Steward Orlo Cully (Darla) . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler Dan Slavin (Cindy) . . . . . . .Chaplain MEETINGS AND EVENTS Held at Sylvania Pyramid Lodge on the second Tuesdays of December, March, June, and September at 6:30 p.m. December 13, 6:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting and Installation of Officers at Sylvania Masonic Temple. All are welcome. REMARKS Please purchase memberships from any member. Representatives should be present at most inspections. Meetings are open to any member. Memberships are open to any Master Mason. Lucas County Memorial Lodge is authorized by the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and was established on October 19, 1963, for the purpose of performing funeral rites on a brother in good standing who died while living or sojourning in Lucas County (or a county adjoining Lucas County), but who, at the time of his death, was not a member of a lodge in any of these counties. The Memorial Lodge does not do any degree work, but only funeral services. In the performance of the funeral rites for a deceased brother, Lucas County Memorial Lodge is governed by the provision of the Ohio Masonic Code relating to Masonic Funerals. The service is rendered in the spirit of brotherly love and charity. Membership is open to all Masons in the 11th Masonic District. Dues are still just $1.00. Please see any officer to get your dues card today! James Dahms, WM

Paragon Lodge cer for a list of items needed or times to help. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May The Great Architect keep you safe, happy and loved this season!

“Be unselfish. That is the first and final commandment for those who would be useful and happy in their usefulness. If you think of yourself only, you cannot develop because you are choking the source of development, which is spiritual expansion through thought for others.” – Charles W. Eliot

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www.ftmeigschapter29.org ftmeigschapter29@gmail.com Jimmy Simpson. . . . . . . . High Priest Sylvania,OH 43560 (586) 362-8652 nusim40@gmail.com Leonard C. Gozdowski . . . . . . . King (419) 392-4883 lennyg1@yahoo.com Greg Zook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scribe (419) 536-6122 gzook@aol.com Cliff Hiestand . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary (419) 460-1364 cgh512@toast.net Jeff Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (614) 266-5467 lewis.jp1980@gmail.com Jim Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Ray Slates . . . . . Captain of the Host (419) 392-2046 Robert Smith. . . Principle Sojourner (419) 882-6451 Alexander Kruse . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Arch Captain (414) 801-0961 Rod Johnstone . . . . . Master 3rd Veil (419) 729-0362 Larry Whitcomb . . . Master 2nd Veil (419) 466-9430 Tom Abner. . . . . . . . . Master 1st Veil (419) 346-5913 Joe RuizGuard . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 779-5729 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. – York Rite Night Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – York Rite Night Meeting. Wednesday, December 21 – First Day of Winter. Wednesday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Tuesday, December 27 – St. John the Evangelist Day. Saturday, December 31, 12:00 Midnight – Start of the new 2017 year. Happy New Year to all the Companions and their loved ones, and may your new year be a blessed one.

James J. Vann Sr., PGHP, KYGCH, OPC 1865-2015 And looking to the future! Dan Trumbull (Sue) . . . . High Priest 1596 Stoneybrook Lane Temperance, MI 48182 (734) 847-3945 Dan.Trumbull@Gmail.com Howard Duke, PGCH (Carol) . King 147 E. Morocco Road Temperance, MI 48182 (734)269-9833 Kenneth S. Alexander, PHP . . Scribe Eldin Miller, KYCH (Char) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 8072 Monroe Road Lambertville, MI 48144-9721 (734) 856-2128 or (734) 807-0843 John Updike, KYCH . . . . . Treasurer 1536 Longfellow Drive Temperance, MI 48182 (734) 850-8585 Matt Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain K. Lee Yeager, PGHP, KYGCH, OPC . . . . . . . Captain of the Host Robert B. Powers, Sr., PHP . . . . . . . . . . . Principal Sojourner Charles R. Mahoney . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Arch Captain William R. Hubbard, PHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master 3rd Veil Dustin R. Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master 2nd Veil (734) 347-5999 James J. Vann, Sr., PGHP, KYGCH, OPC . . . . . . . . . . . Master 1st Veil Edward W. Simpson, PHP . . Sentinel Charles R. Mahoney. . . . . Education MEETINGS AND EVENTS Friday, December 9, 6:00 p.m. – Dinner and Fellowship. Friday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting.

REMARKS Companions, Our first meeting in December is York Rite Night on the 7th and chapter is the first body to open that night. As such, please remember that dinner reservations are a must and to contact Companion Tom Abner at (419) 346-5913 or email ftmeigschapter29 @gmail.com. The dinner cost is $10.00. As we move into the holiday season, let’s all remember the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Also remember our Jewish brethren and their celebration of Hanukkah. Companions, please take time to, praise God for all the bountiful blessings He has bestowed on all of us. As we count our blessings, we all do so with thoughts and prayers for our sick and distressed companions and their family members, as well as those who serve vigilantly in the military, and are unable to be with their loved ones, so that we can safely enjoy our time with those we love. Companions, our annual inspection will be in the Mark Master Degree this year and will be on Wednesday, January 18, with dinner, at Sylvania Pyramid Lodge. Please contact the Cast Director, Greg Zook at (419) 536-6122 or email Greg at gzook@aol.com to be part of this degree. Fort Meigs Chapter is looking for new candidates. Companions, please go to your Blue Lodges and see

REMARKS Companions, Somehow, we have once again reached the end of another wonderful year. As with any year there are events that just seem to make them different from any other. Just recently we experienced the Chicago Cubs ending a 108 year drought to win the World Series in dramatic fashion. Then, to eclipse that, the underdog in the U.S. presidential election won an historic political battle to be remembered for some time. By the time you read this article in The Bulletin, Thanksgiving will have taken place and thoughts will be turning to Christmas and the start of a new calendar year. Yes, we must start to make plans to forge ahead with another new and exciting year: 2017. So before 2016 is finished, give some serious thought to come out and attend your chapter. Come and join in the fun and fellowship. As with all great and important undertakings you will only get out what you are willing to put in. The December meeting will start with dinner and fellowship at 6:00 p.m. Our stated meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to join your fellow companions for the Friday, December 9, meeting. We welcome your attendance. Remember, this is your chapter, and without you it will be hard to make it a great one. Of course, visiting compan-

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CRYSTAL CHAPTER No. 157 R.A.M. Masonic Temple 159 N. Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 Meets 2nd Thursday of the month Jeremy Z. Sharninghouse (Robyn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Priest 405 N. Main Street North Baltimore, OH 45872-1138 (419) 348-0936 nboh561@aol.com Kenneth J. Rutski (Amanda) . . King (419) 603-0129 Oddman86@gmail.com Atonn G.E. Smeltzer (Jodie) . Scribe 510 Harvest Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402 330-635-0827 atonn@atonn.com William G. Seemann . . . . . Secretary (419) 352-5414 gseemann@wcnet.org Vernon Hanson . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 352-3636 Kim W. Sautter (Connie) . . Chaplain Harlan D. Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Host Donald D. Decker . . . . . . . . . . . Principle Sojourner William Mandlebaum. . . . . . . Guard MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Saturday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. – Mark Master Degree. REMARKS Dear Companions, We have a lot of work to do this coming year. We have five, maybe six, new companions joining us this year. So many opportunities. I’m looking forward to our chapter growing and continuing to do its own degree work. Please, companions. consider coming out and greeting the new companions. Fraternally, Jeremy Z. Sharninghouse 33°, KYCH

11th District good men and outstanding Masons and brothers. When I started my Masonic journey I was not seeking this honor or office. I just wanted to be a Mason who goes out and makes a difference in our great fraternity. There as so many good men and Masons more deserving to lead our district, and you choose me to be that leader. From one Mason to another, I feel truly blessed to be able to work and represent our district and will always have an open ear to listen to good counsel and guidance during this time as President. Many of the outstanding brothers who have served long before me know one does not seek this position. With the support of good Masons you are sought out to serve and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for that. By the time you read this, most if not all lodges in the district will have had their election and installation of officers completed. Our sincere congratulations to all newly elected Worshipful Masters Wardens and officers. Worshipfuls, enjoy your year in the East and officers, enjoy your Master and support your respective lodges in all that you do. District Table Lodge is only few days away and our Grand Master, MWB Douglas N. Kaylor, will be here, so please get your reservations in ASAP. This event is going to be one you truly want to attend. Inspection season is beginning, so be sure to get out and make your lodge (Continued in Column 2)

No. 161 R.A.M. Harbor Light Temple 3024 131st Street Toledo, OH 43611 Ronald Adair (Jill) . . . . . High Priest 4418 Burnham Avenue Toledo, OH 43612 (567) 328-8265 ron_adair@sbcglobal.net Richard J. Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . King 3215 135th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-6239 richardbrown3215@gmail.com Gregory T. Eckert . . . . . . . . . . Scribe 7741 Sioux Ridge Drive Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 868-6432 gterino1@yahoo.com Gary T. McLaren . . . . . . . . Secretary 2306 1058th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 729-1050 gtmpost@buckeye-access.com Thomas R. Stanger . . . . . . Treasurer 2611 Shoreland Avenue, Apt. 6 Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 727-9001 tom51@bex.net Richard J. Brown . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 726-6239 Charles Ottney . Captain of the Host (419) 290-6487 James R. Dahms Principle Sojourner (419) 345-2399 Eugene Gray Jr. Royal Arch Captain (419) 478-5807 William H. Tolles . . . Master 2nd Veil (419) 279-1977 Keith A. Holub . . . . . Master 1st Veil (419) 476-9321 Benjamin L. Croley . . . . . . . . Guard (419) 349-2924 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Thank you to everyone who donated to Edgewater School for Thanksgiving. Now we need to gather donations for Christmas for Edgewater School. We will be joining with all the Masonic bodies at Harbor Light on Friday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. They ask that you bring a dish to pass.

11th District known, and challenge for the Traveling Gavel. Everyone, I truly hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year. Lastly, I have a sales pitch to make: Illustrious 11th Masonic District Polo Shirts!!! If you attended the annual meeting you had the opportunity to see many officers and members sporting a new district polo shirt. You too can purchase/order your very own. $45.00 for small, medium, large or 2XL. Larger sizes also are available. Please contact any officer with your information and payment method. Fraternally, Eric B. Erickson, President

Fort Meigs if there are brethren who want to become new companion members. God bless each of you and yours, Jimmy Simpson, EHP

OAK HARBOR CHAPTER No. 162 R.A.M. 210 W. Jefferson Street Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 898-3301 Larry Ellison . . . . . . . . . . High Priest (419) 340-6048 bellison@harbor.org Mark Allred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King (419) 913-8004 mallred@ymail.com Rod Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scribe (419) 607-3529 rodfowler8981@yahoo.com Wayne S. Dill PGHP . . . . . Treasurer (734) 771-9862 BuckeyeBuddy@aol.com Bill Windnagel . . . . . . . . . . Secretary (419) 898-6150 windnagel@hotmail.com Dan Garringer . . . . Capt. of the Host (419) 944-5645 dgarringer@buckeye-express.com J. Keith Green. . Principal Sojourner P.O. Box 26 Keith3558@aol.com Michael Shobe . Royal Arch Captain (567) 686-9658 secretary@toledoaasr.com Doug Parker. . Master of the 3rd Veil (419) 764-3618 dpp4741@msn.com Kevin McComas . . . . . . . . . . Master of the 2nd Veil (419) 340-4087 frd112@aol.com Tom Evans. . . . Master of the 1st Veil (419) 797-4339 mackinaww83@cros.net Jack Worcester . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 262-0656 jackw@amplex.net David Roper . . . . . Education Officer (419) 346-4105 DRoper5604@gmail.com John Niefer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard (419) 341-0528 jpniefer@hotmail.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – Royal Arch School. Thursday, December 22, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Companions, I cannot believe that Christmas will be here soon. Coming up is the 8th District Royal Arch School to be held on Wednesday, December 7, at Ft. Meigs Chapter. Also the Grand High Priest has designated December 20 through 27 as Christmas Observance Week, so we will not do anything special at our December 22 stated meeting, but come and join with us in fellowship and remember the reason for the season—MERRY CHRISTMAS! Larry Ellison High Priest

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No. 191 Maumee Masonic Temple 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, OH 43537 Jim Dollar (Debi) . . . . . . High Priest 917 Pine Street Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 376-6412 jdollar917@buckeye-express.com Dorsey Kinsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King 3522 Muirfield Avenue Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 385-0950 dkinsey@bex.net Bob TerDoest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scribe 26153 Thompson Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 213-1596 Dave Szostek. . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 131 Ivanhill Road Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 392-3133 unreeldavy@aol.com John Tansey . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 878-4334 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Bob TerDoest. . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Terry Yoakam . . Captain of the Host (419) 868-8702 Jim Moomey . . . Principle Sojourner (567) 868-3992 rebelrambler19@gmail.com Mark Christian Royal Arch Captain (419) 491-0590 mchristianpublic@gmail.com Gerry Steiner . . . . . . Master 3rd Veil (419) 297-6132 gerry2357@gmail.com Bill Clayton . . . . . . . Master 2nd Veil (419) 350-1107 Arlan Manrow. . . . . . Master 1st Veil (419) 392-6961 amanrow@gmail.com Jimmy Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard (419) 868-1521 jwgw0625@aol.com Terry Yoakam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEO MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. – Practice: Past Master Degree. REMARKS Greetings Companions, What a nice afternoon we had at the Religious Reaffirmation Service on October 23. The program was well planned and our guest speakers enlightened us with Masonic traditions, including ways to improve interest in the craft. Thank you to all who attended and planned the event. A special thank you to John and Mary Tansey and others who assisted in providing the wonderful refreshments. Great job! On Saturday, November 26, at 6:00, the Temple bodies are working together to have a Christmas Party. Try to attend if your schedule permits. In December, we will have our stated meeting and a Past Master Degree practice on Saturday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m. With the inspection and holiday season fast approaching, it’s important to start preparing in advance. I have tentatively set a date of Friday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m., for the Widow’s Degree. Dinner to proceed at 6:00. Let’s not forget to talk to brethren who have not joined chapter. The lifeblood of our chapter rests in our hands. To seek out new members should be something we must all think about. Please take it to heart. In closing, I would like to wish all our companions and families a safe and joyous holiday season. Spend time with your family and friends to strengthen relationships. Help and support those who are in need. Reach out to our ill and shut-in companions. Until next year. Fraternally yours, Jim Dollar, High Priest

John Tansey, PHP (191). . . President 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 878-4334 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Ronal W. Adair (161) . . . . . . . . . . . First Vice President 4418 Burnham Avenue Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 478-7619 Ronald_Adair@sbcglobal.net Kenneth Rutski (157) . . . . . . . . . Second Vice President 1726 Spruce Drive, Apt. 152 Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 603-0129 Michael E. Shobe, PHP (162) . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary/Treasurer 1940 County Road 5-2 Delta, OH 43515 (567) 693-5306 mshobe237@aol.com Jack Worcester, PHP (162) Chaplain 28545 McCarty Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 262-0656 jackw@amplex.net Douglas E. Towslee, PHP (191) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DDGHP 6736 W.Meadows Lane Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 704-8270 Towslee@bex.net William Windnagel, PHP (162) . . . . District Educational Officer P.O. Box 227 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 898-6150 windnagel@hotmail.com REC J.Keith Green, PDDGHP, KYCH, 33rd. . . . . . Grand Scribe P.O. Box 26 Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 270-0414 Keith3558@aol.com MEC Wayne C. Dill, PGHP, KYCH, 33rd, OPC 2107 Memorial Drive Clarksville, TN 37043 (931) 551-9778 buckeyebuddy@aol.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – School of Instruction at Fort Meigs (Sylvania Masonic Temple). Wednesday, January 18 – Fort Meigs Inspection. Monday, January 23 – Fort Miami Calumet Inspection. REMARKS Companions, Season’s Greetings to everyone! Just a reminder, December 7 there will be a Royal Arch School of Instruction at Fort Meigs Chapter. While it may be a little premature, inspection season is right around the corner. The first inspection will be Fort Meigs on January 18, followed by Fort Miami on January 23. Finally, let us not forget to keep in our thoughts and prayers our sick and distressed companions. It only takes a moment of your time to give someone a call, letting them know you’re thinking of them. Wising everyone safe and Happy Holidays John

Mt. Vernon ions are always welcome as well. May God bless you and all our companions and loved ones, especially the sick and distressed; our prayers are with you always. Fraternally yours, Dan Trumbull, HP

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THE ZENOBIA HADJI A Record Of The News, Tidings & Events of the Zenobia Shriners, Whose Members Are A Part Of

“THE WORLD’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPY” The Pote’s Notes

PERRYSBURG, OHIO

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Greetings Nobles: As we move into the winter months we realize we can’t always count on the weather, but one thing of which we can be certain, is that the warmth of our fraternity will always be there for us when we need it. Zenobia Shriners have had a very busy month since the last Hadji was printed, and we have a lot for which to be thankful. We kicked off the season with a “Safe Halloween” event, and the response was phenomenal. Thank you to all the units and clubs for their participation and support of this new event. It was so well received that plans already are being made for a repeat performance next year! The following week, the Findlay Shrine Club and the Knights of Columbus celebrated their 75th annual get-together by co-hosting a dinner dance celebration with the ladies. This event is the longestrunning of its kind anywhere, and the Shriners came out in force to show their support to these two fine organizations. Keep up the great work Nobles; the next 25 years will pass before you know it! At our stated meeting, we instituted a new ceremony which may become a tradition, as we honored our military veterans. We had a new lapel pin struck—unique to Zenobia—and presented one to every military veteran in attendance. It was a beautiful sight, seeing all these heroes in one place at one time. We often become so busy with our daily lives that we don’t stop to realize how much we take for granted in this country. Undoubtedly, the United States is still the best place in the world to live, and we owe our way of life to our military personnel who selflessly gave to their country so that we may live freely. Then at our Ceremonial on November 12, we invited the brethren from the Valley of Toledo to join us, and we worked together toward the advancement of Freemasonry in Northwest Ohio. Thank you to those leaders of AASR who embraced this concept. The result of this busy day is that we welcomed 15 new Nobles to Zenobia! These new Shriners are all very enthusiastic and talented men who will be a huge asset to our beloved fraternity. They are excited to be able to wear the red fez, and look forward to sharing in our fun, hospitality and philanthropy. Please make an effort to welcome them when you see them. Continued on page 10

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE: NOBILITY OF ZENOBIA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MONTHLY STATED MEETING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Thursday, December 8 at 8048 Broadstone Boulevard Perrysburg, OH 43551

Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Vote on Building Addition ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, FINANCE COMMITTEE (2016 Dues Card Required)

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEST: RICHARD G. FRIES, RECORDER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Zenobia Web site: www.zenobiashriners.com

ZENOBIA SHRINERS

Shriners International December 2016

Vote on Resolution, December 8, 2017

Resolution

Resolution to build addition space onto "The Zenobia Temple"

Please join with me and your Divan in voting positively to build additional space on our Zenobia Temple. The resolution calls for your vote to give the Divan the authority on your behalf to proceed with the building process. This resolution will allocate up to but not to exceed $407,000.00 for the construction of the planned project. The vote in the affirmative will allocate funds to the Capital budget for the construction process to begin.

Welcome to the Following Nobles

New Zenobia Members from 2016 Ceremonial. We welcome them to Shriners International and Zenobia. Thomas E. Blansett Jr. Dustin R. Cunningham Douglas A. Habegger Richard Connor Irving Alan R. Koester

Rollin J. LaCourse Timothy L. Larimore Steven C. Leopold Jon P. Majerowski Brad C. McDonald

Cameron D. Roth Timothy D. Roth Lynn B. Sentel Jay Sockman Todd M. Williams

ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIVAN December 10, 2016

From Zenobia Shriners By-laws §4.1 Officers. The officers of this Temple are those listed in the By-laws of Shriners International. No person may hold more than one office at the same time. §4.2 Nomination. Candidates for elective office and/or representative must be placed in nomination from the floor. There shall not be more than one nomination speech for a candidate and the speech may not exceed three minutes. Seconding speeches are not required or permitted. §4.3 Election and Appointment. The election and appointment of officers are governed by the By-laws of Shriners International. From the By-laws of Shriners International; § 325.2 Election and Qualification. (a) Election Order. The first 7 officers shall be elected annually, in the order in which they appear in § 325.1(a), by ballot and constitute the official divan. Candidates for elective office in a temple must be members in good standing of that temple. (b) Term Limit. A Noble may not serve as Potentate of any temple for more than 2 years. (c) Qualification. A Noble may not serve as Potentate of any temple unless he shall have first served at least one term as either Chief Rabban or Assistant Rabban of a temple. § 325.11 Election Regulations. (a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a résumé consisting of his educational background, his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence, the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit, club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending, opposing, or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited.

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The Pote’s Notes

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX Continued from page 9 Nobles, we should always pause to count our blessings, but this time of year more than others, we’re reminded of the many blessings that surround us. Please take some time to look around, and remember that nothing is possible without a commitment to do what’s right, to support others, to love all those around us, and to place ourselves in the hands of the Supreme Architect of the Universe. After all, any challenges we face are just God’s way of making us appreciate all the good things he’s given us. As always Nobles, we thank you for your commitment to a positive and enthusiastic Zenobia. Remember that the strength of our organization derives from Freemasonry and Shrine working together, and thinking a little outside the box. Potentate Charlie

Zenobia Shrine Hall can be rented. Call Dick Fries at 419-661-9200, ext. 123, for open rental dates and details of renting the hall.

Learn to play the Great Highland Bagpipes or Drums.

Zenobia Shrine Highlanders meet every Tuesday, year round. We teach piping and drumming, and there is no obligation to join our group. Have fun while annoying your neighbors! Give us a call. Dick Reder, Pipe Major: 419-699-9256

ZENOBIA HADJI Issued monthly except during July and August ZENOBIA SHRINERS 8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Telephone (419) 661-9200 • Fax (419) 661-1600 E-mail: recorder@zenobiashriners.com EDITOR’S COMMITTEE John Mershon, Chairman (e-mail: jlpmershon@msn.com) Richard Reder, Assistant Editor ELECTED DIVAN Charles Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Potentate Brian Ramsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Rabban Tom Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Rabban Dan Slavin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Priest & Prophet Boyd Durain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oriental Guide David Coy, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer Dick Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recorder/Business Manager TRUSTEES Eric Anderson, Chmn. Mark Bowlick Jerry Crouch Mike Ray Joseph Bublick, PP Bob Barkhimer (Em) H. “Bud” Crary (Em) IMPERIAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Charles Murphy, Potentate Tom Binder, AR Richard Fries, Recorder Richard Schroeder, HP&P Oscar Oehmler, PP (Emeritus) Imp. Sir Bernard Lemieux, MD, PP (Advitam) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Chicago Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Crouch Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeffrey Kuhn, PP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerald Bryant, PP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Imperial Sir Dr. Bernard Lemieux, PP Associate Board Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Tuttle, PP Erie Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wallace Powell Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Douglas Curry, PP Cincinnati Board of Governors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis Gable, PP Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jerry Argabrite, PP Associate Board Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy Hawkins APPOINTED OFFICERS Isaac Demarest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Ceremonial Master Ty Stout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second Ceremonial Master Rev. Hugh Bowland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chaplain Ken Janicki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Units Norm Burrow, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshal Keith Quillin, Ralph Pritts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Marshals Robert Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Captain of the Guard Ralph Pritts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outer Guard AMBASSADORS Chief Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles E. Insley Ambassador-at-Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herm McCreary Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ty Stout Firelands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herm McCreary Fremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Mannning Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Bowers Ottawa County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Hessler Tiffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Crouch Van Wert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George A. Winnie Advertising of activities and fund raising in this publication are for Shriners activities and not for the Shrine Hospitals, unless indicated otherwise.

December 2016

UNDER THE BIG TOP Get Your Circus Tickets Now Now is the best time to purchase your 2017 Circus tickets. The ‘buy one, get one’ sale is on until December 22. This sale is only at Zenobia and is the only time that all seats at all performances are discounted. You do not want to miss out on this opportunity. Share the information with family and friends, at your place of work, your lodge or people you do business with. It is open to everyone! Please note that ticket prices have changed. Seats are now $20, $25 and VIP are $35. This makes the offer an even better buy. Tickets can be purchased only at Zenobia on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. One may select the day, performance, section and seat at this time and receive the actual ticket. Or, if given as a gift, a voucher can be bought that can be redeemed by the recipient at a later date for the exact seat. If unable to stop by the Zeno-

FREMONT SHRINE CLUB In October the Fremont Shrine Club held its first meeting at the new location, the Down Thyme Café in downtown Fremont. This will provide the club with new opportunities, as well as food and drink selections. Ambassador Jim Manning shared the many events which are happening at Zenobia. Our Divan Rep. Boyd Durain was present to bring greetings from Ill. Sir Murphy and Lady Zoe and to encourage all to participate in the ceremonial with Scottish Rite on Nov. 12. He also discussed the Circus and the building addition plans. There was no meeting in November, due to the ceremonial. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, December 15, at the Down Thyme Café. Arrive for social time at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Contact Ron Stout (419-332-9442) to make reservations. We welcome all Zenobia Nobles and their ladies to attend. May you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Walter Schmidt, Secretary

bia building, tickets can be purchased over the phone using a credit card. Just call the Temple number (419-661-9200) wor 1800-GO CIRCUS (1-800-4624728) and the tickets will be mailed to you. Remember, Zenobia Shrine

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Dear Noble: Grace and peace to you and yours in the name of the Great Creator God. Can you believe it? December is here and the holidays are in full chaos. The weather has once more given us a taste of winter and the cold has settled in. And while the season seems hectic with all sorts of running here and there, some things remain the same. Aside from parties and families gathering, your Shrine/ Mason brothers are still meeting. No doubt you will be going to a lodge party. No matter what your faith doctrine may be, one cannot help but sense a friendlier, more congenial atmosphere. The song “Silver Bells” tells us,

Circus tickets make great gifts. Got those ‘hard to buy for’ people? This could be your solution. Present them with vouchers that can be redeemed later. They will have a wonderful time at this terrific family fun event. Tickets at 1-800 GO CIRCUS

“people passing, children laugh ing, greeting, smile after smile” seems to be the Christmas feeling we can all share in. This is a season of giving. Too often our giving comes down to what I can give? What can I buy for Uncle Max or Aunt Bessie? But I have just the right thing you can give. You can’t buy it at Kohl’s or Macy’s or order it from the Sears catalogue. Strange, if I can’t buy it what could it be? Brothers, it is the gift of self. It won’t cost you a dime. You won’t have to stand in a long line. What you will have to do is let the world around you know that what you really do is to let your life express “Joy to the World.” To whom can you go and be a friend? To whom can you offer your best self? If we all smiled a little more, laughed a little louder and hugged a little harder, this would be the best season of your life. Peace and Joy for a Blessed Christmas Hugh W. Bowland, D. Min Chaplain, Zenobia Shrine PS: What day is it?

Time is ticking away! Are your Circus Ads in??? Hurry, the last day to turn in your ads Is January 11, 2017

Builders Dinner

Thursday, December 1

Craft Beer & Grilled Burgers

• All Nobles and Ladies are invited • Craft Beer Tasting starts at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. • Builders Presentation after Dinner

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Armed Service veterans receiving special pins to honor their service.

ZENOBIA SALUTES OUR VETERANS Ill. Sir Charles Murphy took time at the November stated meeting to recognize the Nobles who have served as veterans to our great country. Each was called forward while their branch of the armed service theme song played over the PA. Each veteran present received a flag of America and a special “Fez” pin with “Zenobia” and “Veteran” printed on it. Veterans needed to be present to receive a pin. More than 40 veterans were recognized. Thank you all for your service!

Banners were hung in preparation for Veterans Recognition Night at Zenobia.

$70,000 check presented to Shriners Hospitals for Children, thanks to the hard work of Noble Mark Foster.

Veterans were all thanked by the Potentate for their service.

A packed house gave rapt attention to the Building Committee Report regarding the proposed building addition.

$35 per ticket Sunday, January 29th, 2017 1:00pm ʹ 6:00pm Maumee BG Elks Lodge 139 W Wayne St., Maumee OH Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Live Auction Meal includes: multiple game dishes, salad, baked potato, vegetables, and draft beer.

Tickets available ʹ 419-661-9200 or 419-297-4779

Wise Guys with Ill. Sir Murphy.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE

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SHRINERS PARTICIPATE IN TOLEDO HOLIDAY PARADE

Dan and Boyd riding with the Legion of Honor.

Brian riding with Jeepsters.

Lancers.

Clowns.

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Second Ceremonial Master Ty Stout congratulates newly installed officers of Zenobia Campers. ZENOBIA CAMPERS urday, John and Brenda had eggs, pancakes and sausage ready for Christmas Greetings our breakfast!! Then we headed to from all of your the Oak Harbor Apple Festival. As ZENOBIA CAMPERS!! most of us also are members of As we draw this old year of the Hillbillys, we elected to par2016 to a close, let’s reflect on all ticipate in the parade and ride on of the good things that have hapthe old trucks with the rest of the pened in the past 12 months. For Hillbillys! That night, It was back myself, there have been many! to Sandusky for supper at BeEach of us will have different rardi’s. Sunday was rolls and cofmemories. I hope, for you, the fee, then pack up and head for good far outweighs the bad! home. Thank you, John and Your Campers have been out Brenda, for a good, fun filled and there camping and enjoying every well planned weekend! minute in God’s Country! On OcOur next get-together was our tober 6 through 9, John and Christmas party on November 13. Brenda welcomed us to a private Jim and Chris were our hosts, and campground near Castalia. was our installation of new offiThursday for supper, we traveled cers as well. to Dianna’s in Sandusky. Friday Remember all of the sick and we were off to Liberty Aviation shut-ins in your prayers. Museum. After the tour we had Until next month—Keep the lunch at their Tin Goose Diner. CAMPFIRES burning! That night was our pot luck! SatRod

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Shrine Scottish Rite meeting was held November 12. Pictured are some of the new Nobles with those who fezzed them.

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN CARLISLE FUNDRAISER Ever feel that you want to make a difference for the Shrine Hospitals for Children (SHC), but not sure how? Zenobia Noble Mark Foster was able to make this happen because of his belief in the hospital system. Recently Mark’s headquarters, Carlisle Fluid Technologies (CFT), relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona, where it was decided to hold a golf outing fundraiser. The Shrine hospital system was selected as the recipient by their distributor’s board, which surprised and pleased Mark very much. The private fundraiser, which involved the company’s suppliers and distributors, was held in late October. Troy Hawkins, Keith Tuttle PP, and Dennis Gable PP, as SHC board members, were invited to “tell the Shrine hospital story” to the participants. The potentate and hospital chairman from the El Zaribah Shrine,

Phoenix, were also present. The interaction happened at the evening registration and morning golf outing. A Shrine patient, Katie, from Phoenix was present to tell her story. All of this was coordinated by Beth Sikorski (Folio) who was instrumental in the promotional success. With the suppliers and distributors coming from all parts of the U.S., as well as Canada, Mexico, England, Germany and Brazil, to name a few, the story of the Shrine hospitals was new to many of them. This event provided terrific exposure of the SHC, which will carry back to their communities and their local Shrine Temples. The SHC was well received by the many participants. The first annual event was a success from the stand point of business development. But, as a fundraiser for the SHC, it was an overwhelming success. This can

be measured by the comments, questions and stories from the participants and their enthusiasm to help the hospitals. With the ini-

tial thought of raising $30,000, all were pleased to see an end result of $70,000 to go and support our hospitals.

A big ‘thank you’ to Mark and the CFT Company for choosing SHC and providing such a strong show of support!

Zenobia’s 1st Annual Safe Halloween was a huge success! Well over 200 folks enjoyed a great time trick or treating in a safe environment while painting pumpkins, decorating cookies and jumping in the inflatable bounce house! Thanks to all those who helped make this such a success. Next year will be even bigger and better for our friends, families, and children. See you soon!

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75TH SHRINE/KofC BANQUET WITH ILL. SIR MURPHY AND DIVAN

LEGION OF HONOR Jerry Crouch making gift presentation at Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago.

Zenobia Shrine Kids Christmas Party Children 10 and under

The Zenobia Legion of Honor again made the annual trip to the LOH National Convention in DC on November 3 to 6. As always, it was a great time to visit with fellow LOH’s and see the sites of the nation’s capital. The weather cooperated so all enjoyed the

many tours and events of the weekend. The ceremony involving the laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown was another moving experience. The LOH invites Zenobia members and friends to participate in the trip. This year there

were eight ‘first-timers’ who were part of the 40 on this trip. Tadmor Shrine also was represented on the bus. Stopping for lunch at Hoss’s Restaurant has become a tradition and where the group posed for the picture. Make plans now to join us next year!

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Games Light Lunch & Santa

Zenobia Shrine 8048 Broadstone Blvd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 RSVP to Mike or Pam Ray @ 419-902-6132

66th Annual Zenobia Shrine Circus March 16—29, 2017

Available at the Zenobia Shrine 8048 Broadstone Blvd. Perrysburg, Ohio Ticket Office Hours a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 10:00 till 2:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

November 28 thru December 23 Buy 1 Ticket—Get 1 Free

December 2016

B., and Andrew Duncan was one of the instructors. Thursday, December 8: Zenobia Shrine election and building addition vote. Saturday, December 10: Highlanders Christmas Party at French Quarter. Get your reservations in! Sunday, December 25: Merry Christmas! Saturday, December 31: A very warm and safe New Year. I find it ironic that the colors red, white and blue stand for freedom, until they’re flashing behind you. Keep ‘em humming! Pipey Giggles

HIGHLANDERS What a great time at Zenobia’s first Kids Halloween party! Despite threatening weather, the turnout of kids and adults was great, with many units having displays there. Seen there: Bob Barkhimer, Bob Brewitt (I think), Eric Anderson, Dick Reder, Johnny Mac, and Kim Corado. Good job, Guys! Dan Hannon, Chris Malhoit and I went to the Piping and Drumming seminar in Troy, hosted by David Nagy, Pipe Major of Cabar Feidh Pipe Band, and it was very much worthwhile. Recognized were several folks from the Black Swamp P. D

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Hello Roadrunners, Well, we’ve been busy all year traveling to the hospitals. Thanks to all the drivers for all the trips they’ve driven. Thanks to all the drivers that retired this year, for their continued support too. Our meeting on November 19, was well attended and our officers were properly installed. We’re looking forward to next year and continuing our philanthropy, helping children by transporting them to the different Shrine Hospitals. I’m told that a number of them graduated and no longer have to return for treatment. They have

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expressed their gratitude for everything we’ve done for them through the years. One patient told me that she will never forget everything we’ve done for her and asked that I thank the other drivers, too. After returning from a long day, their smiles and conversation will make your day worth while too. We’re looking for a number of Masons to join our team, to drive our special children to the hospitals. Even if you could only take one or two trips a year, we’ll welcome you to our team. Call the Shrine office for details to get started. Keep safe, enjoy the holidays, Page 15

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November 28-December 22 – 2 for 1 Circus Ticket Sale December 4 – Zenobia Children’s Christmas Party December 8 – Stated Meeting with Elections and Building Addition Vote December 9 – New Masters’ Night with Grand Master

December 10 – Table Lodge December 17 – Wiseguys Blood Drive December 21 – Circus Meeting December 25 – Christmas (office closed December 26) January 1 – New Year’s Day (office closed January 2) January 7 – Installation of Officers

January 12 – Stated Meeting January 14 – New Year Party (see ad) January 18 – Circus Meeting with Potluck January 21 – East-Wise Shrine Game January 29 – Wild Game Dinner (see ad)

Page 15 remember our sick and distressed in your prayers. Till next year, Tom Hilton - Dispatcher

CLOWNS Hidey-Ho Nobles, The Clowns continue to be a busy group, even as the weather turns cold. Parades and ballooning events continued all November and yet we have several more scheduled before the end of the year. The Clown/Findlay Shrine Club Christmas Banquet is Sunday, December 4, at the Findlay Country Club. Hopefully you have made a reservation and if not, call right away and join us for a great evening with other Nobles and our ladies. Our officers will be sworn in that evening, sometime between eating and the entertainment, the rest of the time will just be fun. Your Clown Unit is dedicated to entertaining and drawing attention to our great philanthropy, while having as much fun as possible. Consider joining us on the wonderful ride. We enjoy having fellow Nobles join us at our meetings for a good time with food, fun and fellowship, just call so we have a count for meals. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Clown Building, 1545 Payne Avenue, Findlay. Doors open by 5:30 p.m. and we eat at 6:30 p.m., business meeting follows. All are welcome to attend, please let us know if you’re coming so we have enough food. Call Steve / 419422-9222, Jim / 419-894-6347 or Chuck / 419-293-3485.

CABIRI Zenobia held its first safe Halloween on October 30, and it was a huge success. A tip of the fez to Troy Hawkins, Membership Chairman, and all those units and clubs that helped out. Illustrious Sirs Gable, Issacson and Welniak and their wives went on the annual Legion of Honor bus trip to Washington D.C. We have been there several times to watch the Changing of the Guard and wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; however, the stillness and respect shown is very emotional. Team 1000 Circus Ad sellers were recognized by Circus Chairman Dennis Gable for their efforts in 2016. All ad sales proceeds are straight profit for Zenobia. If every Noble could sell just one ad, we could have a terrific year in 2017. The Scottish Rite Degrees and Zenobia Ceremonial was held on November 12. Following the downtown parade all activities were held at the Stranahan Center. Thanks to those who participated. Membership is our life line and once again if each Noble could bring in just one new member Zenobia would reap the benefits. If you receive this issue before November 29, and have not made a reservation for our Christmas party at Mancy’s Italian, call Illustrious Sir George Seney today. Rumor has it that Barb Foster had foot surgery and Illustrious Sir Ted is thinking that Barb may have scheduled it to get out of helping with the leaves. Get well wishes to the Secoys and Eakes, as well as Imperial Sir Bernie Lemieux. Bernie Welniak P.P., 330

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FINDLAY SHRINE CLUB Greetings All, The Findlay Shrine Club and the Knights of Columbus had their 75th annual banquet, this being the longest running such joint gathering of its kind in the nation. It was a great success and thanks to all who joined us on that special evening of food, fun and fellowship. Whether you made that event or not, you will not want to miss the Findlay Shrine Club/Clown Christmas Party at the Findlay Country Club on Sunday, the 4th of December. This will be another fine evening of excellent food, entertainment, swearing in of the upcoming year’s officers, fun and fellowship in the company of our ladies. If you’ve not made your reservation, contact an officer of the club right away. Last but not least, the Findlay Shrine Club wishes all Nobles, near and far, a very Merry Christmas with a special prayer for our hospitals and our kids. May you and your families enjoy the blessings of the holiday and continue to support our great philanthropy for our kids.

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All Nobles are invited to join us at an upcoming Findlay Shrine Club meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., after the Blue Lodge breakfast in the Findlay Masonic Complex, 303 Osborn Avenue. Call Boyd / 419-422-9222, Jim / 419-894-6347 or Chuck / 419293-3485.

HILLBILLY NOTES Howdy Cuzzins and Flatlanders, As you read this, Thanksgiving will probably be past, Christmas and the New Year will be in the future. I hope the holidays are good to all. The election is over, we have a new president elect and I wish them well in their undertakings. 2016 was not a good year for the Hillbillies. We had a net loss of membership. The Black Camel wasn’t kind to us. We can only hope for a better 2017. Remember, if you ain’t a Hillbilly you oughta be. ‘Til next time take care of yourself and each other. Honor the Cob … Catfish

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ARAB PATROL Welcome to Tom Binder as a new Patrol member. Tom is the Assistant Rabban in Zenobia’s Divan. He and his Lady Chris are coming to the Patrol’s Christmas party at the Carranor Club in Perrysburg on Saturday, December 3. Get your reservations in to Bud Crary. As always, it will be a fun time to start off the Christmas festivities. The Patrol meeting at Michael’s on November 3, went well; however, the Treasurer Bud (Donnie) Crary was in upper Minnesota and the Secretary Bernie (Dorothy) Welniak was with Zenobia’s Legion of Honor in Washington D.C. A tip of the fez to Harold Mucci for stepping in as Secretary. Don Steele, who was recently in town, went back to Arizona and had to have his gall bladder removed. Must have been too much partying while here. Bill and Joan Marsh’s daughter is working with special needs children. A very needed and gratifying position. Marilyn Hanthorne’s daughter, Vickie, spent a few days with Marilyn on her way back from Vegas. It’s amazing what you learn at the Maumee Elks the first Wednesday of the month. The joint Scottish Rite and Zenobia Reunion was held on November 12. It started with a parade in downtown Toledo with the Rite degrees and Shrine Ceremonial being held at the Stranahan. Hopefully, you were there. Get well wishes to Fred Fether at the Bowling Green Care Center and George and Sheri Stucker at the Perrysburg Manor. Bernie Welniak P.P., 330

OTTAWA COUNTY MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of the Nobles and their ladies of the Ottawa County Shrine Club—A WHALE OF A CLUB! I know this a little early, but it is the December article, and the next article will most likely be right after Christmas, so “Merry Christmas to ALL!” I thought that our October meeting would be a good one, BUT, it surpassed even my expectations! On Wednesday, October 26, we met at Inspiration Inn Bloom, just south of Oak Harbor. We were met with a beautifully decorated room, and the dining table was all set up, and it too— was beautiful! Our Divan representative, Boyd Durain and his Lady, Georgia, were in attendance, as well as our Potentate, Illustrious Sir Charles Murphy, and his Lady, Zoellen! Illustrious Murphy told me that he has been to many dinners all over, and that this one

ranked near the top of the list! There were a total of 24 in attendance. The food was excellent, and the many servers were prompt and pleasant. After the apple pie and ice cream, we were entertained by “Strings of Glory,” a husband and wife team, and their stringed instruments (dulcimer and another instrument). Our meeting followed. We discussed the normal business, as well as electing new officers for 2017. We had no meeting in November, as our Annual Christmas Party will be held at the Catawba Island Club on Thursday, December 8. This also will be our installation of officers. In closing, please say a prayer for all of of the sick and shut ins, as well as anyone who serves our country in any way. Until next month, enjoy Ottawa County!! Rod

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Zenobia Gator Party!

Gator Party lunch and fellowship on Monday, March 6, 2017 at SAHIB Shrine Center, 600 N. Beneva Ave., Sarasota, Florida. Social hour 11 AM, lunch Noon, choice of Stuffed Chicken, Pot Roast or Tilapia, $20.00 pp. Everyone is welcome. Your check is your reservation. Send check with food choice to Noble Don Falkenberg, 293 Beacon Ave., Kissimmee, FL. 34759-3605. If you have any questions call 419-3457715.

Zenobia Shrine New Year’s Party Saturday, January 14 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

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TOLEDO COUNCIL No. 33 R. & S. M. Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Rd. Toledo, OH 43615 Tom Dewire . . . . . Illustrious Master 2584 Olde Brookside Toledo, OH 43615 (480) 231-5270 tommydyr@hotmail.com Rod Johnstone. . . . . . Deputy Master (419) 779-0362 jstoneenterprise@yahoo.com Cliff Hiestand Principle Conductor of the Work (419) 460-1364 cgh512@toast.net Terry Yoakam . . . . . . . . . . . Recorder tyoakam1@aol.com Jeff Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer lewis.jp1980@gmail.com Richard Brown . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard (419) 764-9422 Tom Abner . . . Conductor of Council (419) 346-5913 Reed Knowles . . . . . . . . . . . . Steward (419) 472-0207 Gary McLaren . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 729-1050 Paul Peters III. . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 345-9345 John Zettler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 467-8249 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. – York Rite Night Dinner. Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. – Special Meeting: Inspection in the Select Master Degree. REMARKS Greetings Companions, I want to thank each and every companion who attended or participated in our Royal Master Degree on the 9th and joined us in a taste of New England as our pre-eminent chef, Companion Tom Abner, with the assistance of Companion Joe Ruiz, boiled up some Maine lobster to go with baked beans, potato salad, tomato soup and a fine chocolate mud pie. Our first meeting in December is York Rite Nite on the 7th and chapter is the first body to open that night. As such, please remember to make your dinner reservations via Fort Meigs 29. In addition, Toledo Council 33 would like to invite all of our companions to join us Wednesday, December 14, at our inspection in the Select Master Degree. I would encourage the companions to circle that day and make it as special for our candidates as the degree is to us. I’m not sure yet what’s on the menu, but rest assured, our taste buds will venture into another locale. In case you didn’t know, December is a biggie for national food days; eat a red apple, pie day, fritters, cookie, rock candy, brownie, pastry, lager, noodle ring, have a bagel, ice cream, cupcake, chocolate-covered anything, maple syrup, Sangria, hamburger, date nut bread, eggnog, pumpkin pie, fruitcake, bicarbonate of soda, and believe it or (Continued in Column 3)

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No. 127 R. & S.M. Fort Industry Temple 5025 Secor Road Toledo, OH 43623 Eugene Gray PIM (Joyce) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illustrious Master 4523 Commonwealth Avenue Toledo, OH 43612-2044 H (419) 478-5807 C (419) 345-3699 witchdr48@yahoo.com Raymond A. Welly . . Deputy Master 5261 Bonwood Drive Toledo, OH 43623 H (419) 472-8981 Isaac Demarest PIM . . . . . . . . . PCW 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. Ste 11B Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 455-6986 Douglas Lawrence PIM . . Treasurer (419) 476-3365 Ronald W. Adair. . . . . . . . . Recorder (419) 478-7619 Robert Smith PIM . . Capt. of Guard (419) 882-6451 David Subleski PIM . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council (419) 882-3962 David Kevorkian PIM . . . . . Steward (419) 787-8981 Joseph Rezbznyay . . . . . . . . Sentinel Orlo Cully PIM . . . . . . . . . . Marshall William Markin PIM . . . . . Chaplain

Kenneth Joseph Rutski . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illustrious Master 1726 Spruce Drive, Apt. 152 Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 603-0129 kenneth.rutski@gmail.com Atonn Gregory Edwards Smeltzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Master 510 Harvest Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 353-5433 Harlan Dale Arnold PM Principle Conductor of the Work 201 Ridge Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 351-7668 William Gary Seeman PM. Recorder 120 University Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-5414 Charles A Clinard PM . . . Treasurer 19 Ranch Court Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-0043 cclinard@woh.rr.com Jeremy Z Sharninghouse PM . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard (419) 348-0936 Dale D. Decker . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council (419) 288-8536 Jerry F Milnor PM. . . . . . . . Steward (419) 352-8747 William Mandlebaum PM . . Sentinel (419) 352-3477 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, December 8, 8:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Thursday, January 12, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting: We will open at 7:00 and close by 7:30 to allow Chapter time to confer the Past Master Degree. REMARKS Greetings Companions, Autumn is here in full blast, and before we know it, the holidays will be in full swing. This does not mean, “Time to stay home, it’s cold,” but a time to support our fellow companions and councils as inspection season arrives. I encourage all companions to try to make it out to at least two inspections beyond our own. Participation at arch events will help us to earn points, and solidify our ownership of the First Arch gavels. Additionally, the holidays mark the First Arch’s annual sale of peanut brittle. The brittle was made in Defiance on October 26 through 28. Each council has received an allotment to sell. Bowling Green’s is available at Wood County Lodge. If you would like a few bags, please notify Illustrious Companion Sharninghouse or myself; we would gladly meet you at the lodge to pick some up. Each one-pound bag is $5.00, with $2.00 staying with our council. On to business. Although I was not in attendance at our last meeting, PIM Arnold presided. A discussion was had about dues. During our October meeting, we voted on and approved an increase in total annual dues to $30.00, from $25.00. This will be effective beginning with the dues’ mailing in May 2017. As a reminder, an announcement was placed in the Bulletin prior to the discussion. If any companions have any concerns regarding this, please feel free to email or call me. I impress upon companions: this is your council. In order to take ownership, you must participate. If you are homebound, contact another companion or myself and voice your opinion. If you can, attend a meeting. Our next regularly stated meeting will be on Thursday, December 8. Fraternally yours, Kenneth J. Rutski Illustrious Master

MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Annual Inspection REMARKS Companions: Our December meeting is back to our normal day and time. This is our inspection. Our inspection degree this year is the Royal Master Degree. We still need companions to come out and be Giblites: no talking, just walking. We have not had a real candidate for the past two years. We desperately need a candidate. If you know of anyone who is already a Royal Arch Mason and who is looking for a council to join, let him know we are looking for good men to join us. I want to thank all of the companions of Grafton Acklin Council who have taken speaking parts and I am looking forward to a successful inspection. Please keep our sick and distressed companions in your prayers. Also let us remember our service personnel serving at home and abroad. I urge every companion of this council to remember those less fortunate and practice that truly Masonic virtue of relief. Officers, if you cannot make a meeting, please let the Illustrious Master or Deputy Master know either by phone or e-mail. Fraternally, Eugene Gray Jr., IM

Toledo Council not, champagne day. So as we enjoy day after day of food celebrations this holiday season, we should remember to count our blessings and to do so with thoughts and prayers for our sick and distressed companions and their family members, as well as those who are serving vigilantly in the military and are unable to be with their loved ones, so that we can safely enjoy our time with those we love while we celebrate a special month for so many. God bless each of you and yours, Tom Dewire, IM

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No. 133 R. & S.M. 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, OH 43537 Arlan Manrow . . . Illustrious Master 8430 Farnsworth Road Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 392-6961 amanrow@gmail.com Dorsey Kinsey . . . . . . Deputy Master Rick Scheider Principal Conductor of the Work David Szostek PIM. . . . . . . Recorder unrealdavy@aol.com John Tansey PIM. . . . . . . . Treasurer jmtansey@roadrunner.com James Dollar PIM . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard Douglas Towslee DDGHP . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council Dan Kopfmann . . . . . . . . . . . Steward Mark Christian . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Robert TerDoest PIM. . . . . Chaplain Jimmy Walsh PIM . . . . . . . . Sentinel MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Companions, Thanks again for all the help this past month. Our new candidates received a well done Royal Master Degree and are looking forward to their Select Master Degree this month. Please mark your calendars for our inspection on February 27, at Northern Light Lodge. There will be a dinner beforehand, and you’re all welcome to attend. Thanks are due to our peanut brittle team. They volunteered their time and donated the money necessary to make this year’s fund raising event a terrific success. Call your companions and bring them to a meeting! Fraternally yours, Arlan Manrow IM

What Masonry Has Done It has led men to aim at a higher and purer life. It has made men appreciate a higher and nobler manhood. It has made men understand better the problems of living. It has taught men how to die. It has permeated the whole world with its principles. It has raised the fallen and rescued the depraved. It has clothed the naked and fed the hungry. It has built homes for the sick. It has educated the ignorant and sheltered the fatherless. It has helped the church to ameliorate the conditions of unhappy humanity. Its influence has benefitted government in establishing justice and destroying despotism. -From the Ohio Mason

Rodney V. Fowler Illustrious Master 8981 W. Duff Washa Road Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 607-3529 rodfowler8981@yahoo.com Douglas P. Parker . . . Deputy Master Kevin McComas . . . . . . . . . . . P.C.W. William G. Windnagel . . . . Recorder P.O. Box 227 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 898-6150 Richard L. Farris . . . . . . . Treasurer David E. Webb Captain of the Guard Ronald E. Cashen . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council Daniel Garringer . . . . . . . . . Steward Vater D. Webb. . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel David J. Roper . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Douglas A. Habegger . . . . . Marshall MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 12, 6:30 p.m. – Chili Dinner. Monday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. – Inspection in the Royal Master Degree. REMARKS Greetings Companions, Our stated meeting is on Monday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. It is our inspection in the Royal Master Degree. We will be having a chili dinner at 6:30 p.m. And we will have fellowship and refreshments following the inspection. We have candidates, so let’s have a large turn out to make this an awesome experience for them. At the time of writing my remarks, we are planning on doing the Select Master Degree at our meeting in January, if the candidates are available. Just a reminder: let’s get out there and sell that peanut brittle for the Diabetic Kids Fund. And join us in carpooling to the inspections in the First Arch. I would like to invite our companions who have not attended in a while to come spend an evening with us. And as always, I encourage everyone to get out and travel, make new friends and see what you've been missing. Fraternally, Rodney V. Fowler Illustrious Master

That Kind of Men If we are the sort of men we have prided ourselves upon being, the sort who seek each other’s welfare and happiness equally with our own, we will help one another to know what our Freemasonry means — do this by admonition, discussion. Here is where our study clubs, our research societies and our service associations come in. But above all else we must help, each other to live the life in the shop and the market place, in the office and the factory, in the home and on the streets, so that the blessed influence of “good men and true” may be met with everywhere. - Exchange

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TOLEDO COMMANDERY No. 7 K. T. Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Road Toledo, OH 43615 Webpage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group /KT6thDivOH/ Tom Blansett (Janice) . . Commander 430 Pine Street Wyandotte, MI 48192 (612) 865-4622 thomaseblansett@gmail.com Thomas A. Dewire . . . Generalissimo 2585 Old Brookside Ottawa Hills, OH 43615 (419) 460-1364 tommydyr@hotmail.com Reed N. Knowles, KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain General 3825 Windward Drive Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 944-0707 Leonard C. Gozdowski, KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recorder P.O. Box 352645 Toledo, OH 43635 (419) 843-5880 David Subleski . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 882-3962 Isaac Demarest . . . . . . . . . . . . Prelate (419) 455-6986 William Markin, 33rd, KYCH . . . . . . . . Grand Prelate Emeritus Paul C. Peters III . . . Senior Warden (419) 392-5757 Ronald W. Adair . . . . . Sword Bearer (419) 478-7619 Jeffrey Lewis . . . . . Standard Bearer (419) 779-0362 Richard Farris, KYCH. . . . . Warder (419) 290-6487 John Zettler, KYCH, DDGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 467-8249 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Sunday, December 4, 3:00 p.m. – Visitation: We will visit Erie Commandery and join with them for their Christmas observance, which is a mandatory Templar requirement each year. Attire is dress uniform with swords. Erie Commandery also is hosting a lunch that day beginning at 1:00 p.m. and you must contact them directly if you want a meal reservation. Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner: Please call Tom Abner at (419) 346-5913 or the High Priest of Fort Meigs Chapter or Illustrious Master of Toledo Council no later than Sunday, December 4, for reservations for steak dinner. Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, December 28, 7:30 p.m. – Order of the Temple Practice: Please come out and assist in preparation for our upcoming inspection.

ST. OMER COMMANDERY No. 59 K. T. Perrysburg Masonic Bldg. 590 E. South Boundary Perrysburg, OH 43551 John M. Tansey . . . . . . . Commander 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 376-9924 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Don Decker. . . . . . . . . Generalissimo 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2985 ddecker@woh.rr.com Dave Szostek KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain General 131 Ivanhill Road Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 392-3135 unreeldavy@aol.com Clifford G. Hiestand KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recorder 1156 Hugo Street Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 460-9758 Cgh512@toast.net Leonard C. Gozdowski KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer P.O. Box 352645 Toledo, OH 43635 (419) 392-4883 Mike Lake KYCH . . . . . . . . . Prelate Jeff Sabo . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden (419) 392-5757 Don Garringer . . . . . Junior Warden (419) 944-5645 Richard Farris KYCH Sword Bearer (419) 729-3458 David Kopfmann . . Standard Bearer (419) 787-7513 Charles Ottney . . . . . . . . . . . Warder (419) 290-6487 Jimmy Walsh KYCH . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 346-0044 Theodore B. Korn 33rd, KCT Eminent Grand Prelate Emeritus William Seemann . . . . . . . . . . Guard Mark Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Dick Buhrows . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 p.m. – Pot Luck Dinner. Wednesday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Full Form Opening and Holiday Program.

REMARKS Sir Knights, Our inspection is rapidly approaching and we have not had enough Sir

REMARKS Sir Knights, Season’s greetings to everyone! Regardless of the weather, this is the best time of the year. Our candidates are now ready to receive the Order of the Temple and we will start conferring the order on them in January. My personal thanks to our recent cast, Kim Sautter, Ted Korn and Richard Farris, for doing an excellent job on the Mediterranean Pass and Order of Malta. For our December 14 stated meeting, we’ll start off with a pot-luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. We’ll perform the Full Form Opening, and after a little busi-

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EU-TAH COMMANDERY

O-TON-TA-LA GROTTO

No. 66 K. T. Masonic Temple 3024 131st Street Toledo, OH 43611

M.O.V.P.E.R. No. 40 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 893-2136

David E. Webb, KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commander 16543 W. True Road Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 862-3163 Dale E. Henderson, PC (Peggy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Generalissimo 2301 Summit Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-1215 Vater D. Webb, KYCH (Ruby) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain General 16543 W. True Road Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 862-3163 Gary McLaren, PC . . . . . . Recorder 2306 180th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 729-1050 Terry A. Yoakam, PC (Kathy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prelate Jim Dahms (Ronnie). Senior Warden Butch Tolles (Sherri) Junior Warden Dick Brown (Jean). Standard Bearer Dean E. Webb, PC (Vicki) . . Warder COMMITTEES Dues: Vater D. Webb, Jim Dahms, James Omey. Membership: Dale Henderson, Dan Armstrong, Jim Alliman. Sick: Terry Yoakam, Ron Spencer, David Woodward. Finance: John Pribe, Gary McLaren, Butch Tolles. Audit: Dean Webb, Jim Dahms, Dale Henderson. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 14, 6:00 p.m. – Practice. Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 p.m. – Potluck at Rudy’s. Wednesday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, December 28, 6:00 p.m. – Practice. Saturday, January 7, 3:00 p.m. – School of Instruction at Eu Tah. Saturday, January 7, 4:00 p.m. – CTA at Eu Tah. Saturday, January 14, 2:00 p.m. – Inspection. Friday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. – Temple Christmas Potluck. REMARKS Sir Knights, Inspection is nearly here. It’s on January 14. Where has the year gone? As you can see, I have called several practices so that we can prepare. We will be inspected in the Order of Malta, however, we will be portraying the Full Form Opening of the Order of the Temple. We need as many of you as possible to lend your support. On the 16th, we will have a Christmas potluck with the other bodies meeting in the temple. Please bring you own table service and a dish to pass. Don’t forget a canned item for donation to the holiday food drive for the children at Edgewater School. Our stated is on the 21st, with dinner at Rudy’s at 6:30, so come out and enjoy a “turkey dog” with us. Finally, we all know that Christmas is here. This time of year means something different to each of us, but a common theme abounds: love. Love for family, friends, neighbors, our service members, those less fortunate than ourselves … Love for all mankind. That’s what it is all about. Remember to show love to those around you! Merry Christmas to all! David Webb, EC

“Men acquire a particular quality by acting a particular way. . . . We become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave actions.” – Aristotle

http://www.ToledoGrotto.com James Moomey . . . . . . . . . . Monarch 5708 Centerview Drive Sylvania, OH 43560 rebelrambler19@gmail.com (567) 868-3992 cell Mark Anderson . . . . . . Chief Justice 4025 N. Haven Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 360-1772 Gary Robinson . . . . . . . . . Master of Ceremonies 121 W. Sophia Street Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 351-6025 Josh Anderson . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 5934 Vistamar Toledo, OH 43611 Ron Hindman II . . . . . . . . Treasurer 3711 Lynbrook Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 266-0850 Dorsey Kinsey . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 385-0950 William Clayton. . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 350-1107 Phil Ditch . . . . . . . Marshal Emeritus Charlie Ottney . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard (419) 290-6487 David Trammell . Venerable Prophet (419) 381-7834 Doug Towslee, DDGHP . . . . Sentinel (419) 704-8270 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. – Dinner at Maumee Lodge. Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting, Open Installation. Wednesday, December 21, 6:00 p.m. – Christmas Social at Mayflower Restaurant, 1400 West Sylvania Avenue. Wednesday, January 4, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS I have enjoyed serving O-Ton-Ta-La as Monarch. We went to many interesting places this past year. Come now and support Mark and the officers of O-Ton-Ta-La. Congratulations to Doug Towslee as DDGHP. Our installation of officers is Wednesday, December 7, with a steak dinner at 6:00 p.m., and open installation at 7:00 p.m. Our Christmas social is Wednesday, December 21, at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at the Mayflower Restaurant, 1400 West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo. Contact Mark at (419) 729-0630 or marktzu@aol.com with any questions. Jim Moomey, Monarch

Toledo Commandery Knights come to any of the practices to practice the entire degree and full form opening. Please consider coming out and supporting the commandery, even if you are not currently an officer, so that we can properly prepare for the upcoming inspection on January 21. We need your assistance to make this possible. Please remember our sick and distressed as well as those who serve our country in the military in your prayers. Fraternally yours, Tom Blansett EC

St. Omer Commandery ness, we’ll have our holiday program. Especially important! Let us keep in our thoughts and prayers our sick and distressed knights. It only takes a moment of your time to give them a call, letting them know you’re thinking of them. Happy Holidays everyone, John Tansey

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PALESTINE CHAPTER

WOODBINE CHAPTER

GREENWOOD CHAPTER

PORT CLINTON CHAPTER

YONDOTA CHAPTER

No. 51 O.E.S. Perrysburg Masonic Building 590 East South Boundary Perrysburg, OH 43551

No. 61 O.E.S. Masonic Temple Pemberville, Ohio 43450

No. 159 159 N. Main St. Bowling Green, OH 43402

No. 267 O.E.S. Masonic Temple 118 Monroe Street Port Clinton, Ohio

No. 317 O.E.S. Harbor Light Temple 3024 131st Street Toledo, OH

Home Chapter of Marilyn Bennett, PGM Ray Hendricks, PGP Cathy Briggs . . . . . . Worthy Matron 7624 Hickory Grove Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 843-7977 briggs13@bex.net Bob Briggs . . . . . . . . . Worthy Patron (419) 708-2599 Lisa Scheider . . . . Associate Matron 7341 Woodshire Holland, OH 43528 (419) 283-6993 Bob Skinner . . . . . . Associate Patron 14919 Trails End Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 931-4601 Darla Nolder. . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 7541 Maumee Western Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 865-5146 d_nolder@hotmail.com Carolyn Shelt . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 5441 Woodridge Drive Toledo, OH 43623 (419) 882-8295 Tami Norris . . . . . . . . . . Conductress Gerry Burton Associate Conductress Mark Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Frank Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Lois King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist Donna King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Robin Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Carol Kopfmann . . . . . . . . . . . Esther Barb Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha Linda Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa David Kopfmann. . . . . . . . . . Warder Kelliegh Repass. . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel Protems: Sue Riegger, Betty Moore, Jan Swantusch, Shelbie Briggs, Marcia Brinkman, Dick Burton, Willard Smith. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Collecting Items for Operation Christmas Child. Saturday, December 10, 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at LaScala’s, followed by the Lights Before Christmas at the Zoo. Wednesday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Cathy’s Casual Christmas Celebration (Wear OES-Appropriate Christmas Attire). Wednesday, January 4, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Happy New Year (Landmarks and WP Obligation). Wednesday, January 18, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS We have entered into Project HOPE 2017 and the holidays have snuck up on us. This Christmas’ unforgettable story will begin at one of our favorite Italian spots, followed by a stop at the Zoo. We will enjoy fun fellowship at the last meeting, as we celebrate the holiday together. We wish you all good health and happiness this blessed season. In OES love and service, Cathy and Bob

Marilyn Little . . . . . Worthy Matron 822 W. College Street Woodville, OH 43469 (567) 482-4006 littlegram1039@yahoo.com Don Decker . . . . . . . . Worthy Patron 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2985 ddecker4@woh.rr.com Wilma Vanhorn . . Associate Matron 224 East Park Lane Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2904 Dick Buhrow . . . . . Associate Patron 1875 Opfer-Lentz Road Martin, OH 43445 (419) 855-4717 mardic@amplex.com Dottie Wagner . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 23894 Luckey Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 837-2942 da613@embarqmail.com Joan Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2985 ddecker4@woh.rr.com Roberta Gacsal . . . . . . . Conductress (419) 261-2984 Carol Stout . . Associate Conductress (419) 837-6159 Janice Little. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 704-5077 Kathy Tahy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 288-2085 Mark Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . Organist (419) 697-1853 Peggy Heider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah (419) 691-9008 Wanda Voland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth (419) 287-3332 Rhea Widmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther (419) 855-4860 Nancy Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . Martha (419) 697-1853 Margie Buhrow . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa (419) 855-4717 Linda Diebert . . . . . . . . . . . . Warder (419) 855-3762 Walter Minarek . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 837-5544 Debbie Hummel . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Marilyn Hanthorn . . . . . . . . . . . . Prompter/Pro-Tem Pat Kreais . . . . . . Prompter/Pro-Tem Linda Diebert . . . . . . . . . . . Registrar Debbie Hummel . . . . . . . . . Registrar COMMITTEES Ways and Means: Carol Stout, (419) 837-6159; Dottie Wagner, (419) 837-2942; Joan Decker, (419) 288-2985, and Marilyn Little, (419) 714-8022. Sunshine: Bradner - Joan Decker, (419) 288-2985; Genoa - Rhea Widmer, (419) 855-4860; Luckey/Stony Ridge Carol Stout, (419) 837-6159; Pemberville - Wanda and Tim Voland, (419) 287-3332; Wayne - Kathy Tahy, (419) 288-2085, and all others - Marilyn Little, (419) 714-8022. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Monday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Initiation. REMARKS Greetings, Sisters and Brothers! With the holidays approaching, let’s remember the worthy, but less fortunate, (Continued on Page 20, Column 4)

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Denise Zephier. . . . . Worthy Matron 142 Summerfield Boulevard Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 308-1649 d.zephier@gmail.com Timothy Voland. . . . . Worthy Patron 2713 Elmore Road Pemberville, OH 43450 (419) 287-3332 Karen Schwab . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 1417 Sheffield Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-5760 gschwab@woh.rr.com Linda Cotrell . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 308-3948 Robyn Moellenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Matron (419) 352-1007 rrcnkof@wcnet.org Jeremy Sharninghouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Patron (419) 348-0936 Lisa Sharninghouse . . . . . . . . . . . Conductress Protem Elizabeth Strow . . Associate Conductress Protem (419) 669-3488 Atonn Smeltzer . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (330) 635-0827 Betty Walton. . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 833-1483 Nancy Lee . . . . . . . Organist Protem (419) 352-5314 Jean Lanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah (419) 352-0021 Wanda Voland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth (419) 287-3332 Jodie Smeltzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther (216) 956-5326 Jane Gerkens . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha (419) 308-7175 Courtney Boswell. . . . . . . . . . . Electa (419) 352-3792 William Mandlebaum. . . . . . Warder (419) 352-3477 Lawrence Smith . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (567) 278-1470 COMMITTEES AND CLUBS Cheer: Linda Cotrell, (419) 3524496; Carol Gonyer, (419) 669-3766; Jean Lanning, (419) 352-0021, and Elizabeth Strow, (419) 669-3488. Moonlighters President: Jeremy Sharninghouse. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. – Christmas Party at the home of Jeremy Sharninghouse. REMARKS It’s December and once again Christmas will soon be upon us. Keeping with Greenwood’s theme of ‘Set Your Spirit Soaring with Song,’ we sing “Joy to the World” to lift our spirits and celebrate this time of year. To share with those in our community, Greenwood will be collecting donations for the Cocoon Shelter in Bowling Green. This shelter is committed to ending domestic violence. Donations should be brought to the December stated meeting. We hope to help them “Deck the Halls” to celebrate the season and start transitions to a new life. We will travel “Over the River and Through the Woods” to visit our local shut-ins. Those who are too far away for us to visit we send “Angels from the Realm of Glory” with blessings. To celebrate the holidays, the Moonlighters group will be meeting at the new home of Jeremy Sharninghouse, in North Baltimore, on Wednesday, December 14, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone will bring a dessert to share and play some games. There will be a fun ‘Ugly Sweater Contest,’ so wear your best ugly sweater because “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”! The officers wish all our members a most joyous holiday season and hope everyone can say “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” to share it with family and friends. “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” because “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”!

Home of James C. Dale, PGP Home Chapter of Victoria Gresh, District 6 Charities Director Victoria Gresh . . . . . Worthy Matron 215 Cedar Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 734-3575 Rodney R. Zerkle . . . Worthy Patron 5057 E. Weyhe Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 341-0629 Alma Rice . . . . . . . Associate Matron P.O. Box 6 Rocky Ridge, OH 43458 (419) 898-0892 L. Thomas Evans . . Associate Patron 5105 E. Wohlers Avenue Marblehead, OH 43440 (419) 797-4339 Mary Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 5105 E. Wohlers Avenue Marblehead, OH 43440 (419) 797-4339 Shirley Gresh . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 126 Linden Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 734-2051 ConiAnn Limpert . . . . . Conductress Linda Fritz . . Associate Conductress Sue Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Naomi Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Mary Gochenour. . . . . . . . . Organist Sylvia Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Eileen Hasselbach . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Blanche Washek . . . . . . . . . . . Esther Shelby Forgatsch . . . . . . . . . . Martha Leah Tusen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Sue Doell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Paul “Dutch” Schultz . . . . . . Sentinel COMMITTEES Ways and Means: Linda Fritz, Chair. Good Cheer and Publicity: Mary Evans. Refreshment Coordinator: Mary Gochenour. Kitchen Coordinator: Mary Evans. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. – Potluck. Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Tuesday, January 10, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting.

Kay Hough PM . . . . Worthy Matron 1865 W Alexis Road, Apt. 113 Toledo, OH 43613 419-930-7323 kaybee21450@gmail.com Thomas Logan PP . . Worthy Patron 5885 Ayers Rd Walbridge, OH 43465 419-666-6644 Jeannine Hardy PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Matron Jack Hardy PP. . . . Associate Patron Margaret Heider PM. . . . . Secretary 1003 Lallendorf Road Oregon, OH 43616 419-691-9008 Pat Davis PM . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Marsha Kujawa PM . . . . . . . . . . Conductress Pro Tem Barbara Shaneour PM . . . . . . . . . Associate Conductress Larry Kujawa PP . . . . . . . . Chaplain Annette Bowman . . . . . . . . . Marshal Mark Murphy PP . . . . . . . . Organist Nancy Murphy PM. . . . . . . . . . Adah Patricia Logan PM . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Joanne Van Buren. . . . . . . . . . Esther Grace Anton PM . . . . . . . . . . Martha Kathie King PM . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Diana Roll PM . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Laura Logan-Beadle PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel Pro Tem Caroline Whitmore PM . . Prompter Barbara Shaneour . . . . . . . Sunshine (734) 224-0292 Jeannine Hardy. . . Ways and Means (419) 826-1663 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Chapter Dresses, Mock Initiation, Landmarks, Obligation by the Chapter, and Associate Conductress will give her lecture inside the chapter. Refreshments by Kay Hough. Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. – Daughters of Jephthah will meet at the home of Kim Honaker. Thursday, December 15, 12:00 Noon – Queen Esther Circle (Place to be Announced). Tuesday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting, Christmas Attire: Christmas Cookie Exchange. Christmas Card Exchange, postage donation for OES project.

REMARKS Port Clinton Chapter thanks the Installing Officers Gail Walsh PGM, Virginia Dunn, Jan Foy and Jack Worchester for an awesome evening at our installation of officers on November 10. We would like to thank the prompters, pages and aides, greeters, refreshment committee and all the Sisters and Brothers who assisted behind the scenes. Also a heartfelt appreciation is given to all the members who have dedicated themselves to serving for 2017. Congratulations to our newest member of Port Clinton Chapter and Worshipful Master Aaron Moraca of Oliver H. Perry Lodge #341. He and his officers were installed on November 5. We will have a potluck with entertainment starting at 6:00 before the Tuesday, December 13, meeting. Hope you can attend. A committee will be visiting the shut-ins over the holidays. We need your help with the names of those that would

REMARKS The holidays are upon us. Everyone is busy, but I know you will make time in your schedule for chapter. The first meeting in December will be an important one as we will be having a mock initiation and landmarks. We also will renew our obligation and Barbara will give her lecture inside the door. Refreshments will be by Kay Hough. The second meeting will be a night of fun. We will be having our Christmas cookie exchange and Christmas card exchange, with postage money going to an OES charity (to be decided). I have not yet heard of a toy collection or secret Santa. It will probably be announced at the first meeting. Come and have Christmas fun with your sisters and brothers. Refreshments by Jeannine and Jack Hardy. Don’t forget our bus trip to the Vera Bradley outlet. My sisters have now gotten me hooked, so yes, I will be joining you. Contact Pat Davis to get a seat on the bus. I am sure there will be tons of fun.

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Every Christian Mason Should Be a

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TOLEDO CHAPTER

TRIUNE CHAPTER

LOTUS CHAPTER

No. 341 O.E.S. 119 W. Wayne Street Maumee, OH 43537

No. 344 O.E.S. Browning Masonic Community 8883 Browning Drive Waterville, OH

No. 477 O.E.S. Perrysburg Masonic Building 590 East South Boundary Perrysburg, OH 43551

Shari Pierce . . . . . . . Worthy Matron 5826 Acres Road, Apt. 1D Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 882-5628 jollyrollie624@gmail.com Rollie Pierce . . . . . . . Worthy Patron 5826 Acres Road, Apt. 1D Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 699-7240 jollyrollie624@gmail.com Sue Richardson. . . Associate Matron (419) 266-5475 Landis Burmeister. Associate Patron (419) 579-0912 Norma Jean Smoot . . . . . . Secretary 4305 Crystal Ridge East Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 867-4603 Lois Brigham . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 260-8722 Shirley Thompson . . . . . Conductress (419) 478-9734 Robin Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 866-8852 Andrew Holland. . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 460-2094 Lois King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist Donna King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Nancy Neeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Jan Swantusch, PM . . . . . . . . Esther Maria Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha (419) 460-2094 Nancy Schultz . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Pat Buehrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Ed Glaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel Sarah Dibbling . . . . . . . . . . . . protem Pat Buehrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Ed Glaza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Sarah Dibbling. . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee COMMITTEES Sunshine and Cheer: Shirley Thompson.

Hold Againsters Perhaps the most unhappy person in the world is the one who forever holds something against another. It may be something handed down from one family feud to another, and the present “holders” know little of what it was all about. It is a heavy load to keep a thing which has for its only purpose the means of getting even for some real or imaginary thing that happened years ago, or yesterday. And while real or imaginary, the load is still as heavy. We hear a person say: “I have been waiting for a long time for this moment,” and he means that, day after day, the ugly thought of revenge has been carried around with him. Love can move in graciously and easily to take the place of the thirst for paying back. Love is so much more conducive to one’s own welfare. Like Faith, Love can remove the rubbish of accumulated hate and establish the only real “hold” that we should desire — the hold on another’s love, his friendship, and his respect. Masonry has in its Ancient Charges the positive and direct measures that make it impossible for one Mason to be a Holder-Againster. The abundant flow of love from one open heart to another, the ever presence of the Holy Bible and the other Great Lights of Masonry, the natural concern of one Brother for the good and welfare of the other, the eternal teachings of the other, the eternal teachings of Reverence, of Charity, of Personal Integrity, forever repeated— and no true Mason can be a HolderAgainster. —Exchange

Home Chapter of Gail Walsh, PGM Denise Moomey . . . . Worthy Matron 5708 Centerview Drive Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 509-2738 Gary Bell . . . . . . . . . . Worthy Patron 1220 North Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 Gail Walsh. . . . . . . Associate Matron (419) 868-1521 Jimmie Walsh. . . . . Associate Patron (419) 346-0044 Betty Heninger . . . . . . . Conductress (419) 868-6907 Debi HuffmanAssociate Conductress (419) 832-5445 Robert Wymer . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 7925 Dana Rae Drive Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 441-2285 Jeanne Roesler. . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 893-1034 Lee Ann Eicher . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Trevor Hudgins . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Robert Roesler. . . . . . . . . . . Organist Justine Dyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Joan Draper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Sue Spore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther Connie Sidel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha Helen Zeigler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Roberta Gacsal . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Sandy Wymer . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel MEETINGS AND EVENTS Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting, honoring “Super Stars” and December birthdays. Friday, December 9, 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. – Andersons Maumee for Salvation Army. REMARKS Dear Members of Triune, At our November 1 meeting we held our “Spooktacular” evening, and a contest for the most creative costumes. There were some very creative entries and we had such fun! Rubicon’s installation was Saturday, November 19, and there was a good turnout for the new Master, John Hoffman. Triune officers helped by serving dinner before the installation, where all present enjoyed the delicious meal. Join us for our meeting on Tuesday, December 6, where we will once again honor our “Super Star” and have “Star Facts.” We also will honor our December birthdays. On Friday, December 9, we will be at the Anderson’s store in Maumee from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., to “ring our bells” again as we help out the Salvation Army and “man a bucket.” Last year was so much fun we decided to do it again this year. We hope you can join us and have some fun singing Christmas carols. On Tuesday, December 20, we will have our traditional “White Elephant” Christmas meeting. Be sure to join us and bring a gift for the “White Elephant” exchange. We hope everyone has a warm and joyful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! As always, if you know of someone who needs a little “sunshine” in their life, please contact our Sunshine Chairman, Betty Heninger at (419) 868-6907 and she will send them a card. In Star Love, Denise and Gary

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Home Chapter of Jennifer Garringer, Deputy Grand Matron of The Grand Chapter of Ohio Thelma Boos . . . . . . Worthy Matron 640 Marilyn Drive Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 345-0955 tbonthego@yahoo.com Ray Curtis . . . . . . . . . Worthy Patron 530 Woodpointe Drive Woodville, OH 43469 (419) 849-3306 Shirley Olmstead . Associate Matron (419) 340-1330 Jack Worcester. . . . Associate Patron (419) 262-0656 Roberta Carter. . . . . . . . . . Secretary 4706 290th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 729-5209 robertacarter@buckeye-express.com Rae Jean Curtis . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 849-3306 Barb Newman . . . . . . . . Conductress (419) 270-9549 Linda Hendricks . . . . . . . . . Associate Conductress (419) 340-1558 Nancy Sutphin . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplin (419) 691-2804 Don Curtis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshall (419) 340-4376 Lynn Grear . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist (419) 680-6196 Courtney Coakley . . . . . . . . . . . Adah (419) 345-9575 Beth Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth (567) 686-7580 Carolyn Maxwell. . . . . . . . . . . Esther (419) 280-1719 Diane Worcester . . . . . . . . . . Martha (419) 280-1719 Becky Henderly . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa (419) 351-6184 Mary Ann Bair . . . . . . . . . . . Warder (734) 244-5408 Luanne Langlois . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 726-7574 COMMITTEES Sunshine: Barb Newman (419) 270-9549. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, December 1 – Queen Esther Circle (location and time to determined). Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m. – Rainbow Joint Meeting with Lotus, Genoa and Fremont in Genoa (weather permitting). Thursday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. – Genoa and Lotus Rainbow Board Meeting (at the McDonald’s on Woodville Road in Genoa). Saturday December 10, 10:30 a.m. – Line Officers Meeting. Tuesday December 13, 6:00 p.m. – Pot Luck. Tuesday December 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Wear Christmas Tops. Thursday December 22, 7:00 p.m. – Joint Lotus and Genoa Rainbow Christmas Party and Organizational Board Meeting at Perrysburg Masonic Temple. Sunday, December 25 – Merry Christmas. Sunday, January 1 – Happy New Year. REMARKS The installations are over, but it was an exciting time to see all the new officers, the new chapter outfits and all the new ideas. Lotus is honoring a “Beacon of Light” at each chapter meeting. Our first was Pam Taylor. We will only be having one meeting in December. We will have a Christmas potluck (meat will be furnished) before the meeting at 6:00 p.m. You can wear your Christmas top (or an ugly Christmas sweater) to the meeting. Please check with Luanne about signing up to serve refreshments after our stated meetings. I would like to thank those who brought food for the Food Bank to our (Continued in Column 5)

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Woodbine OES that need a helping hand. We will be collecting food items for our Christmas baskets, and hope to help two families. The Monday, December 19 meeting will see our first initiation of this term. Let’s make our new member feel welcome and impressed with our work. May you all have a Blessed Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. In Star Love, Marilyn and Don

Yondota OES We hope everyone stays in good health over the holidays and let us not forget our shut-ins. We are hoping you all enjoy time spent with friends and family. I know of some who will be spending time with new grandbabies and great-grandbabies. What an exciting time. In the busy season, we need to take time to remember why we are celebrating. God gave us an incredible gift on that first Holy Night when a baby was born to Mary. No ordinary baby, but our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. We wish you all the happiest of Christmases. Tom Logan and Kay Hough

Port Clinton OES welcome a get well card. Call Mary Evans or Vicky Gresh … phone numbers are listed above. Please phone someone you have not heard from lately. Invite them to chapter … better yet, invite them to come along with you to the next meeting. The officers’ homework over Christmas break is to learn and memorize the initiatory work. Inspection is just around the corner. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Safe travels for all that will be visiting friends and family. Until next time, remember: “Years from now, when you talk about this, and you will, be kind” (Tea and Sympathy). Vicky and Rod

The Little Things In the pursuit of happiness most often it is the simple things that provide lasting pleasure. As we rush through the complexities of life striving to attain the goal or that goal — one that glitters or one that lies in distant realms, we lose sight of and pass over those pleasures that lie close to us. We overlook their sterling qualities and practical values in building our house of happiness. Such things, accepted but too often underestimated, are the goodwill of our friends and neighbors — and the peace and security of our homes. They make up the back drop against which the drama of our daily lives unfold. These are the things which we need to leaven our busy days in a world filled with promise, anxiety and insecurity. Men must learn, in their search of happiness, to look near at hand for those things that will give them the greatest pleasure. -From the Ohio Mason FOR THE FINEST In Rug, Carpet & Furniture CLEANING CALL 419-478-0581

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Lotus OES first meeting. One of our service projects this year is helping the Perrysburg Food Bank. Beth Wesley, Pam Taylor and I went and helped pack boxes for Thanksgiving that were given out to seniors in Perrysburg Township on Wednesday, November 9. It feels great to help others and it even counts towards our volunteer hours. We will be helping the Perrysburg Food Bank on the second Wednesday of each month throughout the year. As a Ways and Means project, we can help work a concession stand at the Huntington Center when they have different events, such as hockey games and concerts. Check with Linda Hendricks for dates and times, if you are available to work. The Rainbow Girls participated in a craft show on November 5. They did well and even got a few possible prospects for new members. If you know of any girl that would like to join, please contact Becky Henderly, Mother Advisor. And remember to save your bottle tabs for the girls. Take time to enjoy the Christmas season with family and friends. Remember our sick and shut-ins, and our service members. Let your beacon shine brightly, Thelma and Ray

To be courageous requires no exceptional qualifications, no magic formula, no special combination of time, place, and circumstance. It is an opportunity that sooner or later is presented to us all. Politics merely furnish one arena which imposes special tests of courage. In whatever arena of life one may meet the challenge of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows his conscience—the loss of his friends, his fortune, his contentment, ever the esteem of his fellow men—each man must decide for himself the course he will follow. The stories of past courage can define that ingredient—they can teach, they can offer hope, they can provide inspiration. But they can not supply courage itself. For this each man must look into his own soul.” – John F. Kennedy

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District 6 Secretary/ Treasurer’s Meeting It doesn’t seem possible that December is here and since it is, it is that time again for the District 6 Secretary/Treasurers to meet on Saturday, December 10, at 11:30 a.m., for lunch. The Christmas meeting will follow. Call your $6.00 lunch reservation to Janet Valade at (419) 867-0838 by Tuesday, December 6. Come to get in the Christmas Spirit.

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True Meaning of Christmas Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. This is how it happened. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out next to the fireplace. “What are you doing?” I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a sim-

Lodge Number One, The North Pole ‘Twas the Night before Christmas, and down at the lodge Not a gavel was stirring, and in the hodge-podge Of aprons and jewels and chairs East and West You could savor the silence, most gladly divest All metal and mineral, it mattered not, Since Christmas was nigh and the coals were still hot. In the hearth of your homeplace, all Masons abed, As visions of trestleboards danced in their head; When up on the roof there arose such a clatter Our Tyler jumped up to see what was the matter! He picked up his sword and ran fast to the door, Three knocks shook the panels— he wondered ‘What for?’ He answered the knocking with raps of his own, And once the door opened he saw, with a moan Of delight it was Santa, all jolly and red Except for one notable feature instead! Upon his large finger he wore what we knew Was compass and square on a background of blue! ‘Why Santa!’ he shouted and lowered his blade ‘I see you’re a Mason!’ the Tyler relayed He looked tow’rd the Master’s most dignified chair And said, voice near trembling, ‘Most Worshipful Sir There’s a Gentleman properly clothed at the gate!’ The Master replied, ‘Let’s allow him—but wait! You tell me a Gentleman, but I don’t see His Apron beneath that red suit, YOU ARE WELCOME At the Three HIGH TWELVE CLUBS in the Toledo Area All Master Masons are invited to attend WEDNESDAYS WEST TOLEDO #165 HIGH TWELVE CLUB Zacharia’s 3455 West Alexis Every Wednesday at noon President . . . . . . . . . Stanley Osborn Sec/Treas. . . . . . . . . . Charles Ottney 3329 136th Street Toledo, Ohio 43611 419-290-6487 TUESDAYS HIGH TWELVE CLUB #324 24845 Woodville Road Paragon Lodge Every Tuesday at noon President. . . . . . . . . . . Peter Dickson Sec./Treas. . . . . . . . . . . Sam Gamble Lot #33 Walden Woods Walbridge, Ohio 43465 419-666-3230 THURSDAYS TOLEDO MAUMEE HI 12 #25 Quarterly - Fifth Thursday Michael’s at Michigan and Monroe streets President. . . . . . . Donald Harrington Secretary . . . . . . . . . . Robert Harold

can it be Our visitor hasn’t been properly raised? Must we offer a test that is suitably phrased? ‘I do beg your pardon,’ ol’ Santa said quick As he pulled up his coat and displayed not a stick But a cane with engraving, two balls did appear And oh, what an apron, he wore and held dear! Adorned like the Master’s, complete with a sign Of “Lodge Number One, the North Pole” on one line! “Now let this man enter,” the Master declared, And once in the Lodge room, the Brethren all stared, For Santa was wearing a jewel not seen For many a century—there in between The fur of his coat and the splendid red collar Gleamed two golden reindeer that shone like a dollar! “It’s Donner and Blitzen, who I must confess “Are actually images brought from the West By my Warden, a craftsman like none in the world!” And with a great laugh from his bag he unfurled An ear of fine corn, and some oil from the East, “My friend I have plenty, tonight we will feast On all that is good! We are Masons, kind sir!” A murmur went throughout the Lodge, quite a stir, As presents and promises flew from his sack! This Santa, a Mason, showed he had a knack For making this Christmas the best you could glean, And soon even Deacons were laughing, they’d seen On this very night only happiness reigned! This jolly Saint Nicholas quickly explained That only a Mason could be so inclined To make all kids happy, make all people find A Christmas so special, yes, Santa was right! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! - Author Unknown

ple statement, “TEACH THE CHILDREN!” I was puzzled. What did he mean? He anticipated my question and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said, “Teach the children! Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten.” Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. “Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man’s thoughts turning toward heaven.” He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. “Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise.” He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. “Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness.” Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. “Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection.” He then pulled from his bag an ORNAMENT of himself. “Teach the children that I, Santa Claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December.” He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. “Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the blood shed by Him. Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, “Teach the children that God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son.” Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift. Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. “Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds’ crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother’s keeper.” He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. “Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior’s birth. The angels sang Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men.” Suddenly I beard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag be pulled out a BELL. “Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return. Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, “Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship him, our LORD, our GOD.”

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What Is Light? What is light? The basic dictionary will describe it in two ways: one being the object to which an object can become visible. The other being subjective in which a thought, idea, perspective or state of mind can be obtained or transmitted. Light is often used as a metaphor, especially when it comes to knowledge: “The light finally came on for the student,” “The light is on but nobody is home.” Somewhere along the way we forgot what the simplest meanings could mean by our many symbols within our organization. Granted, we have many symbols that are brought up by our LEOs to try to give a basic understanding to our newer members who haven’t had the opportunity to research the many volumes of knowledge of what our organization is. Throughout the lectures of the first three degrees the candidate is shown symbols that have meaning in both operative and speculative Masonry, but when the candidate is told the speculative side, a thought process starts to elude that there are many symbols in Freemasonry and each has its own meaning or meanings. That is, except for “light.” We have all sought light when we entered a lodge for the first time and we ask for light in our degrees, but has anyone asked for the meaning of light? Or is it just another figure of speech? Light is something both physical and nonphysical; in speculative Masonry it can mean both the warmth of fellowship and the radiance of knowledge. How does one seek light in Freemasonry in the 21st century? Or more importantly what is the meaning of light in the 21st century? Again we turn back to the dictionary to “light” the way. “Light” as defined in scientific terms is nothing more than radiant energy, to which light is an agent of illumination. “Light is also the root word in “enlighten;” which is to describe instruction or education, as well as in spiritual or religious terms which the word “enlightenment” comes into play. To the Hindu’s and Buddhists “Enlightenment” means pure and unqualified knowledge, but is this not one of the many goals of men who join our organization? Not so much in religious terms but a true knowledge brought forth by illuminating our path on our journey of life. Light comes in many forms; it comes from the literally meaning from the sun, candle, incandescent light, or any other form of radiant illumination. To the figurative meaning of awareness, education, revelation and self-realization. However in the lodge it needs to become something more than just another symbol in the lecture, it needs to become something tangible. The light both a candidate and brother seeks, needs to be the cement to create a strong bond between brethren. In the centuries that our organization has existed we have seen terrible and challenging times, this is by no means as severe as in the past but these are challenging times nonetheless. We may have elder brethren who may have lost pensions in the wake of mergers or bankruptcies. We may have brethren who may have seen the loss of employment due to outsourcing or company relocation. We may have brethren who may have seen the loss of dear family members and are coping with that loss of personal stability. In these times the outlook looks bleak and dim, however there is a light, a great and brilliant light waiting to be lit. The light in question is our own brethren, we all come from different backgrounds and

occupations. Knowledge is one of the greatest strengths we as humans have, and the sharing of that knowledge in difficult times will make good men greater. For is it not written: “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” Many young men join our fraternity to become better and they need help, they need to see the light. When a young man joins a lodge and he knows so very few members and all he gets out of the meetings are lectures or the general business of the lodge, he becomes bored and disenfranchised, and eventually quits. My brothers, it is time to turn on the lights, ignite the fires within, illuminate the true path of righteousness in the forest of moral degeneration. We need to become the cement to build our lodges to make them strong once again. To use the immortal words on John F. Kennedy “And so, my fellow Freemasons, ask not what your lodge can do for you; ask what you can do for your lodge.” We need to rebuild ourselves, we need to reinvent ourselves, we need to see what and who we are with new eyes and in a new light. To do so we need to look at the bricks and mortar of a lodge and see what they are. In operative masonry if bricks are too dry you give them water so they do not dry out the cement when building a wall. Also if the cement is too fine you add sand to tighten the mix. Such as the case with speculative Masonry, if a candidate needs to learn the degree work a brother will step in and help him along. Or in the case an elderly brother needs his sidewalk shoveled or a ride to the lodge meeting another brother steps in. But what about when a brother needs to fix a hole in his house? Certainly there must be a brother somewhere with that knowledge. What about a brother who needs to purchase a good suit or tuxedo? Many new brethren never wore a good suit before and don’t know where to look. What about a new/younger brother who needs to start investing in a retirement fund? Like many people his age his parents had pension plans in their workplaces, now pension plans are left up to the employee. So where does a brother in our lodge turn to find the proper plans? Even our elder members could use help, technology is such a part of our lives and is getting more complex every day. Where would one of our senior members go to learn how to use basic e-mail features or to create documents on the computer? Our younger members have that knowledge and think nothing of it like its always been there. It is up to us to help each other to rebuild our lodges to create a stronghold of knowledge and a beacon to others who are in search of light. We need to be carriers of the torch in the darkness, and the lodge needs to be that safe house in the storm, only then will good men become better men.

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Putting Masonic Values to Work:

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The key to this is the relationships he has built with nearly 100 churches in the Toledo area to conduct sameday visitation and services at the church, thereby allowing him to avoid the facility expenses of a traditional funeral home. This unique approach enables him to offer a comprehensive package… including removal and care of the deceased, embalming and dressing for viewing, a 20-guage steel casket, a full funeral service, transportation to the grave, committal service, preparation of an obituary and death certificate, and the services of a funeral director and staff… for less than $3000.

They also offer a cremation package for $795. Now operating out of a funeral home on Consaul St. in East Toledo, Bro. Habegger formerly managed the Wright-Habegger funeral home in Grand Rapids, and is a member of Grand Rapids Lodge #289, where he will be installed as Worshipful Master this month.

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Although Although it’s it’s difficult difficult today today to to see see beyond beyond the the sorrow, sorrow, May May looking looking back back in in memory memory help help comfort comfort you you tomorrow. tomorrow. Rest Rest in in peace, peace, Brethren…. Brethren….

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#613

Barton Smith

MM

7:00 p.m.

Allred

Crow

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

February 6

#237

Rubicon

MM

7:00 p.m.

Allred

Crow

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

February 7

#287

Sylvania-Pyramid

EA

7:00 p.m.

Slavin

Jimison

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

February 11

#433

Genoa

FC

9:00 a.m.

Slavin

Jimison

Breakfast

8:00 AM

February 13

#341

Oliver H. Perry

EA

7:00 p.m.

Zettler

Decker

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

February 16

#788

Paragon

FC

7:00 p.m.

Slavin

Jimison

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

February 17

#336

Brainard

FC

7:00 p.m.

Allred

Crow

None

February 21

#516

Pemberville

FC

7:00 p.m.

Slavin

Jimison

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

February 27

#144

Toledo Ft. Industry

EA

7:00 p.m.

Zettler

Decker

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

March 6

#123

Phoenix

FC

7:00 p.m.

Zettler

Decker

None

March 9

#575

Gibsonburg

EA

7:00 p.m.

Allred

Jimison

None

March 17

#40

Northern Light

MM

7:00 p.m.

Zettler

Decker

Dinner

March 22

#112

Wood County

EA

7:00 p.m.

Zettler

Decker

None

March 28

#289

Grand Rapids

FC

7:00 p.m.

Slavin

Crow

None

March 30

#746

Harbor Light

MM

7:00 p.m.

Zettler

Decker

None

April 3

#659

Robinson Locke

MM

7:00 p.m.

Slavin

Jimison

None

April 5

#495

Oak Harbor

EA

7:00 p.m.

Allred

Crow

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

April 6

#561

North Baltimore

EA

7:00 p.m.

Zettler

Decker

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

Date:

Lodge

January 16

Dec. 3

Time

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

DATES TO RITE IN YOUR CALENDAR:

Dec. 3 Dec. 13 Mar. 4, 2017 Apr. 12, 2017

Family Holiday Knights of St. Andrew Feast and Installation Ladies Auxiliary Spring Reunion Maundy Service

1:00 p.m.

Al-Mar Lanes

Bowling Green

3:00 p.m.

Claddaugh

Toledo

Noon 8:00AM 7:00P.M.

Wooden Indian Marsh Foundation Fostoria Lodge

Perrysburg Van Wert Fostoria

December 2016

BIRCH RUN RUN FUN

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“We’re gonna need a bigger bus...” Actually, there was plenty of room on the bus for the ladies on the Scottish Rite’s Birch Run Run shopping trip. However, as the center picture shows, it was necessary to utilize the luggage storage space under the bus for the return trip. This was due in no small part to the sustained efforts of Angie Dominique (above right), who captured the

coveted crown of Shopping Queen (with the able assistance of Shopping Queen-in-Training Ashton). Meanwhile, Kay Winnie’s frugality earned her the Penny Pincher Award. One thing that all seemed to agree on was that the ladies enjoyed a day filled with fun and friendship as they worked feverishly to empty their husband’s bank accounts.

You’re Invited to the Scottish Rite Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party and Auction The Scottish Rite Ladies Auxiliary will have its annual Christmas Party and Auction at its regular meeting on December 13th at noon at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg, and you’re invited! Please bring a gift worth at least $10.00. The big thing is the wrapping. The fancier the better. The proceeds will be donated to Scottish Rite Charities. Mike Shobe has graciously accepted the role of Auctioneer. So bring yourself, a beautifully wrapped gift and a guest who will enjoy the day. The meal is $16.00 and reservations are needed. Reservations can be made to Anita Giles (agiles@dendorah.org), and all reservations made must be paid for. Sincerely, Margaret Wuwert, Vice President

Enjoy an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast with Sausage, Eggs, Juice and Coffee, take a FREE picture with Santa, and help us help...

The Ohio Special Olympics Only a $6.00 Donation – All You Can Eat! Saturday, December 17th 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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December 2016

Secretary’s Report

What a great day we had travelling to Birch Run and Frankenmuth. The ladies were a hoot! I believe that they all had a good time. I had to go into several stores and drag them out to arrive home in Mike Shobe, 33o time.

Just kidding. The winner of the “Shopping Queen Tiara” was Angela Dominique. She and Ashton literally melted her credit card. Again, kidding. Let me know if you want me to set another trip up next fall. I’ll bring more mimosas…..

“Breathtaking!”

I thought that the reunion and banquet was as breathtaking as

promised. I want to thank those who braved the elements and marched in the Holiday Parade. Great degree work, a nice prime rib dinner and a live band to complete the evening. Your Valley added 38 new candidates that day! We want to welcome them into our fold. It is our goal now to keep you active and enjoy the events and festivities that we have to offer. I have a limited number

of the commemorative jewels left at the office for sale. I have to return whatever I don’t sell by January.

Family Holiday

The Family Holiday Gathering will again be held at the Al-Mars Bowling Lanes in Bowling Green, Ohio. The times are 1:00-4:00 p.m. Just $5.00 per person will get you and your family 3 hours

of bowling, including shoes, a pizza lunch and a visit from St. Nick. Last year was a “ball” and it promises to be again this year. I hope that all of you have a great Holiday Season. And as always, take care of yourself and I wish a speedy recovery for our shut-ins. Mike

Each of the 38 members of the Fall Reunion Class was presented with a special commemorative medal, as a lasting symbol of his introduction to the Scottish Rite on this very impressive occasion.

THIRTY SECOND DEGREE FREEMASONRY • ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF TOLEDO

Mi-A-Mi Lodge of Perfection

Northern Light Council

Charter Granted September 22, 1880

Charter Granted September 21, 1881

Michael E. Shobe 33o, Secretary Mike@ToledoAASR.com

Ft. Industry Chapter of Rose Croix

Toledo Consistory S.P.R.S.

302 W. Sophia St. Unit C • Maumee, OH 43537 419-893-2942 • FAX 419-893-2962 www.ToledoAASR.com

Eric (Rick) Crow Thrice Potent Master William G. Windnagel – Deputy Master Roger E. Rosebrough – Senior Warden Gary L. Smith – Junior Warden Douglas W. Eis – Orator Norman L. Kurtz, MSA - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Secretary Christian A. King, KSA, 33° - Hospitaler Atonn G.E. Smeltzer, KSA – Master of Ceremonies John M. Hoffman – Captain of the Guard Keith R. Winnie – Tyler

John J. Stone Sovereign Prince

Board of Trustees

Michael A. Lake, KSA Most Wise Master

Kevin R. Weisman Commander-in-Chief

Robert R. Rettig – High Priest Steven M. Grindle - Senior Warden Norman L. Kurtz, - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Exec. Secretary Thomas E. Blansett, Jr. - Junior Warden Stephen C. Hill Master of Ceremonies Eric B. Erickson - Master of Entrances

Kevin R. Weisman - Chairman Jeremy Z. Sharninghouse, 33° Robert C. Rill, Jr., 33° David J. Roper, 33° Michael E. Shobe, 33° – Secretary Norman L. Kurtz – Treasurer Eric L. Crow John J. Stone Michael A. Lake

David L. Hawk - Senior Warden Isaac D. Demarest - Junior Warden Tyler D. Hawk - Orator Kenneth J. Rutski, KSA Master of Ceremonies Jonathon F. Dinan, KSA Captain of the Guard

Wade E. Young - 1st Lt. Cdr. John J. Zettler - 2nd Lt. Cdr. Jeffrey D. Young - Orator John K. Cavendish - Chancellor Timothy L. Larimore Master of Ceremonies Mark P. Allred, Jr. - Engineer & Senechal Norman L. Kurtz - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33°

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