NEWS & VIEWS from the Valley of Utica Published by Yahnundahsis Bodies, A.A.S.R.

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1 SEPT OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS from the Valley of Utica Published by Yahnundahsis Bodies, A.A.S.R. Vol. XLVLL 33 Conferred upon Daniel L. Clark Recognition of, and then the honoring of outstanding and selfless work performed in the Rite or in public life, is the basis for The Supreme Council A.A.S.R., N.M.J. to award the 33 to worthy members. At the Session just completed in Chicago, our own Secretary, Daniel L. Clark, received the 33rd Degree. We, the officers and members of the Valley, are proud that Dan has been recognized with the prestigious honor. Brother Dan was born in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Eden Central School. He received his B.A. Degree in Psychology from the University of Buffalo and a B.S. Degree in Behavior Science from SUNY at Rome. Brother Clark, now retired, was the Executive Director for NY DeMolay for 21 years, worked in Long Term Care at the Masonic Home (9 years) and Folts Home (1.5 years) and then as the Facility Supervisor at Field Maintenance Shop 6 in Utica. Masonically, Dan was raised in Fraternal Lodge No. 625 in Hamburg, NY on June 26, He affiliated with Oriental Lodge No. 224 in His Scottish Rite career started in Buffalo on February 1, He took dual membership in our Valley on October 2, He served as Sovereign Prince Dan served in the New York Army National Guard for 40 years, 4 months and 15 days. In 2008, he deployed to Afghanistan with the 27th Brigade Combat Team stationed in Syracuse. His state service included the floods in Corning in 1972, the Prison Guard strike in 1979, the ice storm in Plattsburgh in 1998 and John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City in Dan resides in Utica with his wife Diane. They have a son Dan and a daughter Melanie. They have four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. This Issues Highlights 6th Annual Learning Center Walk-a-thon page 7-8 Program by Halsey Bagg from MVHI page 4 Awards Banquet and Recognition Night page 5 Memorial Scholarship and Abbott Scholarship Announcements page 5 Schedule of Upcoming Events page 2 Valley Committee and Officer Lists pages 9

2 2 NEWS & VIEWS SEPT OCT, 2011 News and Views published in Utica, New York by YAHNUNDAHSIS BODIES, A.A.S.R. 251 Genesee Street, Utica, NY Tel Fax ALLEGIANCE The bodies of Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Utica, State of New York acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts and whose officers are: Sovereign Grand Commander Ill John William McNaughton, 33º Grand Lieutenant Commander Ill James S. Deyo, 33º Grand Minister of State Ill Robert F. Ogg, Jr., 33 Deputy for the State of New York Ill Peter J. Samiec, 33 ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK Ill Harold L. Aldrich, 33 Past Deputy for NY (1992) Ill David P. Spencer, 33 (2002) Ill Stephen R. Whittaker, 33 (2009) Ill P. Michael Nielsen, 33 (2010) Ill G. Michael Morris, 33 (2010) ACTIVE EMERITI MEMBERS Ill James F. Niehoff, 33 (1991) Ill Bruce Widger, 33 Past Deputy for NY (2000) Ill Richard H. Welkley, 33 (2003) Ill Gary Henningsen, 33 (2004) Ill Frederick D. Greene, 33 (2010) Ill Edward R. Trosin, 33 (2010) OFFICERS OF SCOTTISH RITE * Ill Stephen C. Park, 33 -Commander-in-Chief *William I. Burke, 32 Most Wise Master *Frederick W. Rembetski, 32 Sovereign Prince *Terry W. Williams, 32 Thrice Potent Master Ill Daniel L. Clark, 33 - Secretary Philip Schaeffer, 32 - Treasurer William R. Williams, 32 DSA Hospitaler SCOTTISH RITE TRUSTEES Ill Robert L. Wakelee, 33 Samuel A. Diskin 32, MSA Ill William C. Brunet, Sr., 33 Ill Rodney St. Clair, 33 Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33 *Also four presiding officers INCORPORATING TRUSTEE Ill Vaughn A. Combs, 33 FROM THE SECRETARY S DESK My Brothers It is that time of year again. The dues notices have been received from Supreme Council and I am processing them and sending them out. You should receive the planning calendar with the notice. If you did not receive the calendar, please let me know and one will be sent out. Please try to support our Memorial Scholarship Program and our Learning Center. I have just returned from Supreme Council Session where I was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason. The experience was overwhelming!! I remember (really, I do remember this, but not yesterday s lunch) when I first joined Scottish Rite Masonry and those 33rds in the Valley of Buffalo were successful business men, excellent ritualists and leaders in the Valley. When I affiliated with the Valley of Utica, I found the exact same 33 members. I am humbled and honored to be recognized with this honor. SEPTEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS 05 Labor Day Office Closed 07 Executive Committee 7 PM 24 CNY Learning Center Walk 10 AM OCTOBER 05 Executive Committee - 7 PM 21 Awards Banquet - 7PM Fraternally, Ill Daniel L. Clark, 33 Valley Secretary

3 SEPT OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS 3 FROM THE EAST Greetings Brethren I am writing this article a little early as Jan and I will be out of the country until August 8 th and I will be late with my message. If you look at the card provided in this mailing, I think you will see we are trying to continue some old and relatively new programs. We are looking forward to the continued joint effort to have All Masonic-Concordant Bodies Holiday Party in December and Valentine Party in February. Please note these dates in your calendar and hopefully you can attend. The more we have attending, the more fun we can have. You will note we separated the Awards Banquet from the Veteran s Banquet. DB Daniel Clark will receive his white hat and we will be presenting DB Russell Berry his 50year certificate and pin as he was unable to attend last year s ceremony. We may have a couple of other surprises as well. Be sure to sign up to attend. November 11th is our Veteran s Program and it will be held at Alee s Restaurant. Hopefully it will be well attended. We are planning something a little different. I would like to see as many Veterans attend as possible. Remember, they do not have to be Scottish Rite Masons to be honored. More to come on this in the near future. At COD this year, Ill Peter J. Samiec 33 Active and Deputy for New York State spoke about brotherhood and the need to reach out to our Brothers. Seventy-five brothers demitted from Scottish Rite in NYS this past year. He urges each Valley to contact these brothers to see if something can be done to altar the situation. We had several brothers suspended for nonpayment of dues this year. I find this equally distressing and am hoping each brother who was suspended will take respond to the letter you received. I would hope you would also give me a call in order that we may discuss your particular situation and be reinstated. It is not too late! It is never too late! Changing course of discussion brings me to January, 2012 when we begin our degree work. Last year we raised four new SR Masons. I would hope we are able to equal that and possibly triple that number. The class will be named in honor of DB Russell Berry 32 MSA and DB Samuel Diskin, 32 MSA. Lastly, I would like to thank all officers for agreeing to take a position as a Valley Officer. We have a great group of officers who will help make the Valley of Utica shine. Greetings Brothers, Fraternally, Ill Stephen C. Park, 33 Commander-in-Chief This is an exciting time of year as we prepare to start a new season of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. It was great to see so many Brothers at the Workers Outing. I m looking forward to seeing you all at the meetings and PARTICIPATING in the Degrees. Remember there is a part for everyone, speaking or no. That is what we do, support our charities and put on degrees that further explore the time tested principles of Freemasonry. Fraternally, William I. Burke, 32 Most Wise Master

4 4 NEWS & VIEWS SEPT OCT, 2011 FROM THE EAST My Brothers, The summer has come and vanished in a blink of an eye, or so it would seem. The vacations and warm summer days and nights are already fading from memory. I hope everyone had a great summer doing those special things we all do. With the return of September, school will be starting, and time to think of our upcoming degrees to be done. Any of the brothers who have attained the 32 may now think of taking, even a small part in the casts need to present the degrees. You will find that by taking part in a degree, it comes much more alive for you. If you are willing and interested, please contact me or the AASR office. The Council of Deliberation was interesting, informative and provided opportunities to renew old acquaintances and perhaps make a few new ones. I extend my greeting to my fellow officers and look forward to a rewarding year of fellowship, work and memorable experiences. Yours in the Faith, Frederick W. Rembetski, 32 Sovereign Prince SAVE THE DATE! ALL MASONIC HOLIDAY PARTY To be held at Harts Hill Inn on December 16, 2011 Details to follow Brethren, I hope this note finds you all well. Our better than we have had in a while summer is fast coming to an end and I hope you all enjoyed it. I am excited and honored to be your new thrice potent master this year. I understand that we already have two candidates ready to take the degrees. This is a good sign. One of my goals this fall is to visit as many Blue Lodges in our district as I can. I am hoping a 5 minute talk will help recruit a few more candidates. Enjoy the rest of your summer and I will see you in September. Sincerely & Fraternally, Terry W. Williams, 32 Thrice Potent Master Program by Halsey Bagg from Mohawk Valley Heart Institute ~Open to the public~ To be held on November 4, 2011 at the Utica Masonic Hall. Time: 7:00 p.m. Dress: Casual There will be refreshments following the program. If you are planning to attend please contact the Scottish Rite Office no later than October 30th for reservations.

5 SEPT OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS 5 Children s Dyslexia Center CNY Thank you for your donation.. D.B. Keith A. Pope, 32º, MSA Bro. Nicholas Delaware, 32º The Brothers attending the Workers Outing donated $ ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS! Andre Berwin, Junior at Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in Chemical Engineering. Richard J. W. Burroughs, Senior at Hobart College, majoring in Anthropology. Kristen M. Elliott, Senior at Ithaca College, majoring in Physical Therapy. Kyle J. Snow, Junior at Boston University, majoring in Mathematics/Computer Science. Scholarship Fund Thank you for your donation.. Bro. Nicholas Delaware, 32º Bro. Robert J. Jones, 32º Ill Rodney L. St. Clair, 33º In honor of Past CIC Ill William C. Brunet, Sr., 33º 2011 Ziyara Potentate In memory of D.B. John Libent, Jr., 32, MSA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED! Andrew Arntsen of Westmoreland, NY Andre M. Berwin of Oneonta, NY Kristen M. Elliott of New Berlin, NY Chloe N. Hutchinson of New Hartford, NY Emilie A. Liddle of Sprakers, NY AWARDS BANQUET & RECOGNITION NIGHT Utica Masonic Hall 251 Genesee St. Utica, NY Friday, October 21, :30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Dinner Honorees will be guests of the Valley. Hats and Jewels will be presented. All others wishing to attend may do so at the cost of $15.00 a person. The evening is open to ladies. All presiding officers are asked to please wear tuxedos. Please wear all white, red and blue caps as well as all jewels. Reservation deadline -- October 14, 2011 NO WALK INS PLEASE! RESERVATION COUPON Scottish Rite Awards Banquet Please fill out and return to the Valley Of Utica 251 Genesee St., Utica, NY My check in the amount of ($ per person) payable to Valley of Utica, A.A.S.R., is enclosed. No. attending Name Phone

6 6 NEWS & VIEWS SEPT OCT, 2011 CHILDREN S DYSELXIA CENTER AT CENTRAL NEW YORK HOLDS RECOGNITION CEREMONY. On June 6, 2011, approximately 100 people, parents, grandparents and friends gathered at the pavilion located on Eastern Star Campus grounds in Oriskany to see their children honored for accomplishments attained over the year in dealing with dyslexia. Twenty two children participated in the year long program. Dr. Kevin Wallace, D.V.M. 97 Cornell University, spoke to the audience about his dyslexia problems as a young person in school and how as an adult at age 28, he faced these issues and went on to become a veterinarian. He spoke about teaching himself to read, beginning with 5 by 7 cards with holds punched through to frame the jumping letters. He noted he was impressed with the manner in which the Center categorized the phonemes, blends and letters to help the children who attended the Center. Grand Patron, Most Worthy John J. Whitney, Order of the Eastern Star, State of New York, congratulated the children on their accomplishments and wished them well. He noted the win-win situation afforded both the Center and the Order of Eastern Star in having the Center located at the home. Several past Grand Matrons have contributed toward the Center as a part of their projects during their year in office. Although not all are pictured, Center Director Linda Martin recognized several volunteers for services performed. Adah Mae Wakelee, Sharon Williams, Sharon Swan, and Pam Fahy for office help and Computer Help: Glen Gardeski and Bill Dougherty. Books and Organization: Lyn Milograno and Money Raiser: Sharon Swan (knitted scarves sold at the Center). Mary and Tom Lindsey were acknowledged and thanked for their work organizing and preparing the walk-a-thon program booklets and Dewey Old Forge Chapter #449 OES and North Woods Lodge F&AM for their work preparing and serving the chicken bbq dinner following the walkathon. Haley SM (right) receives certificate for improvements made. Bryce W. (left) is an example of the success children have who participate in our program. Director, Linda Martin, reported that Bryce has moved forward into level two and due to his age and grade, he has worked Advanced Material, that deal with grammar and word origins. His tutor (John Peschal) had also been able to accommodate Bryce s schedule which allowed him to join the school s bowling team! Robert C (right) listens as Center Director Martin describes the accomplishments he made in a year s time attending two one hour sessions per week after school during the year.

7 SEPT OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS 7 When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Where: Eastern Star Home and Campus 8280 State Rt. 69, Oriskany, NY Time: 9:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Start Course: 5K (3.1 miles)

8 8 NEWS & VIEWS SEPT OCT, 2011 Support The Children s Dyslexia Center Central New York Annual Walk to Help Children with Dyslexia on September 24!! Registration is at 9:30 for the 3 & 5 K walk at the Children s Dyslexia Center, 8280 Rte. 69, Oriskany, NY We leave the Eastern Star Home at 10:00 am, cross route 69 to the Old Erie Canal trail, walk and return. Registration forms can be obtained the day of the walk, OR by going to our website cnyclc.org, calling , or ing reception@cnyclc.org We are celebrating our sixth year providing this free afterschool program to children who have reading and writing difficulties due to dyslexia. Back by Popular Demand Beginning at noon, a chicken bbq dinner will be served at the OES Home Pavilion by Dewey Old Forge Chapter #449 OES and North Woods Lodge #849 F&AM. The cost is $10 per person. This includes ½ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, rolls, dessert, and drink. Bottled water will be extra. ****New This Year**** Bring your returnable bottles and cans for drop off. We need your help to raise money- Please join us! Notes from Children s Dyslexia Center-CNY Welcome to my world - Another academic year and summer program completed for our Center. The Recognition Ceremony on June 7 th was a wonderful affair. Dr. Kevin Wallace, DVMD, formerly of Syracuse and now in Oswego, was our guest speaker. He had us (we had over 100 people there) riveted with his determination and inspiration. What a great man and great experience for us. We had five tutors and 12 children attend our five week summer program which has just concluded. If you were able to attend our Recognition Ceremony in June you know that 11 of our children have completed their second year with us and will continue to work on their own or through private tutoring. We have already scheduled 9 of our first year children to return in the fall and are awaiting a response from the other 2. We have contacted 10 new families to offer their child an opportunity to participate in our program in the fall with one of our 5 new scholars. As you can see, we just keep plugging. We cannot thank you enough for your continued support- every year brings new challenges (this year is the year of new computers) that we would not be able to face without you being right there. If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested in being a part of our program, either through the tutor-training, a donation or a child in need, please contact us. - lmartin@cnyclc.org Phone- (315) Mail- Children s Dyslexia Center- CNY PO Box 638 Oriskany, NY ~Linda L. Martin, Director

9 SEPT OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS COMMITTEES ADULT HOLIDAY PARTY Wayne Allen Mark Alvarado Michael Dunn Dale Roberts William C. Brunet, Sr Sherman Stein All Presiding Officers AWARDS BANQUET Keith A. Pope Leonard E. Coon William S. Park Hal Smith Stephen C. Park CHILDREN S HOLIDAY PARTY Frederick W. Rembetski Phillip J. Chandler Sherman Stein Jason Hall Gary Lagasse William S. Park Michael Dunn Stephen C. Park DEGREE STAFF Frederick Rembetski Director Vaughn Combs Director Emeritus Phillip J. Chandler Terry W. Williams George N. Wineberg Wayne L. Allen Raymond Roché Pete Locke Michael Dunn William R. Williams Mark Alvarado Sherman Stein E. Jay Cottett Earl G. Wilkinson Michael T. Gacek Zachary P. Miller Trevor V. Williams DSA COMMITTEE Wayne L. Allen Michael A. Berardino Louis Watts Thomas Blackstone William R. Williams Clarence H. Locke, Jr. Richard E. Wire EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Stephen C. Park Wayne L. Allen Keith A. Pope Terry W. Williams David A. Swartz Trevor V. Williams Frederick W. Rembetski Sherman Stein Philip J. Chandler William I. Burke Hal Smith John J. Seiselmyer Daniel Clark Philip Schaeffer Line Officers Past Presiding Officers DSAs MSAs FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEES Raymond Roché Sherman Stein William I. Burke Hal Smith James F. McGowan Carl J. Klossner Zachary P. Miller E. Jay Cottet Robert L. Wakelee Frank Rice Timothy J. DiMare George N. Wineberg Wayne L. Allen Mark Alvarado FINANCE COMMITTEE Robert Wakelee Stephen C. Park Keith A. Pope Philip Schaeffer Wayne L. Allen Timothy J. DiMare Philip Schaeffer Daniel L. Clark Presiding Officers HOSPITALER S GOODWILL COMMITTEE William R. Williams James F. McGowan George N. Wineberg Rev. Robert Wollaber Rev. Paul Credle Rev. C. Davis Robinson INTERVIEW COMMITTEE Stephen C. Park All 33 Members LEARNING CENTER COMMITTEE Stephen Park Robert L. Wakelee Rodney L. St. Clair LONG RANGE PLANNING Timothy J. DiMare Stephen C. Park Daniel L. Clark George N. Wineberg William C. Brunet Keith A. Pope Hospitaler Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant William C. Brunet, Sr. George N. Wineberg Wayne L. Allen Terry W. Williams William I.Burke Robert L. Wakelee MASONIC ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE Vaughn A. Combs *Continuation of Committee listings in next issue of the News & Views

10 10 NEWS & VIEWS SEPT OCT, 2011 YAHNHNDAHSIS LODGE OF PERFECTION Chartered November 13, 1873 Celebrating 138 Years of Freemasonry TERRY W. WILLIAMS, 32 Thrice Potent Master 55 N. Helmer Ave. Dolgeville, NY Deputy Master David A. Swartz, 32 Senior Warden Trevor V. Williams, 32 Junior Warden Joseph V. Prestigiacomo, 32 Orator Carl J. Klossner, 32 Treasurer Philip Schaeffer, 32 Secretary Ill Daniel L. Clark, 33 Ass't Secretary Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33 Master of Ceremonies Michael T. Gacek, 32 Hospitaler William R. Williams, 32, DSA Captain of the Guard Earl G. Wilkinson, 32 Tiler Leroy W. Pomeroy, 32 LIVING PAST THRICE POTENT MASTERS Ill Gordon W. Hathaway, 33º Ill Forrest R. Kelly, 33º Ill Robert H. Brown, 33º Samuel A. Diskin, 32º, MSA Allen D. Ratzlaff, 32º Ill Roderick P. Burris, 33º John Libent, Jr., 32º, MSA Wayne E. Towne, 32º Ill Vaughn A. Combs, 33º Ill Robert L. Wakelee, 33º Alun M. Ellis, 32º Dennis A. Breheny, 32º Louis S. Watts, III, 32º, DSA James I. Wilson, 32º Stephen Sornborger, 32º William E. Mower, 32º, MSA David A. Dean, 32º Clarence Pat Daily, 32º Ill Timothy J. DiMare, John Edwards, Leonard Coon, Raymond Roché, Raymond Roché, William I. Burke, Frederick W. Rembetski, Maksim Berkovich, Mark Alvarado, YAHNUNDAHSIS COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Chartered September 20, 1882 Celebrating 129 Years of Freemasonry FREDERICK W. REMBETSKI, 32 Sovereign Prince 8 Dunham Place, Whitesboro, NY High Priest Sherman Stein, 32 Senior Warden Phillip J. Chandler, 32 Junior Warden Michael Dunn, 32 Treasurer Philip Schaeffer, 32 Secretary Ill Daniel L. Clark, 33 Ass't Secretary Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33 Master of Ceremonies William S. Park, 32 Hospitaler William R. Williams, 32, DSA Master of Entrances Jason Hall Tiler Leroy W. Pomeroy, 32 LIVING PAST SOVEREIGN PRINCES Robert S. Gorton, 32º, MSA Dr. J. Bradford Millet, 32º Russell A. Berry, Jr., 32º, MSA Wayne L. Allen, 32º, DSA William R. Williams, Sr., 32º, DSA William E. Mower, 32º, MSA Michael A. Berardino, 32º, DSA Charles R. Langenegger, 32º Frederick De La Fleur, 32º, MSA Henry J. Brunet, Jr., 32º, MSA John Libent, Jr., 32º, MSA Arthur Strail, 32º Daniel L. Clark, 32º, MSA Philip Schaeffer, 32º Robert W. Cunningham, Myles K. Sebelowitz, 32º Ill Stephen C. Park, Ill Stephen C. Park, Norman M. McKnight, 32, MSA Clarence Pete Locke, 32, DSA Keith A. Pope, 32, MSA John J. Seiselmyer,

11 SEPT-OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS 11 YAHNHNDAHSIS CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX H-R-D-M Chartered September 20, 1882 Celebrating 129 Years of Freemasonry WILLIAM I. BURKE, 32 Most Wise Master 5609 State Route 5, Herkimer, NY Senior Warden Hal Smith, 32 Junior Warden John J. Seiselmyer, 32 Orator Zachary P. Miller, 32 Treasurer Philip Schaeffer, 32 Secretary Ill Daniel L. Clark, 33 Ass't Secretary Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33 Master of Ceremonies E. Jay Cottet, 32 Hospitaler William R. Williams, 32, DSA Captain of the Guard Mark Alvarado, 32 Tiler Leroy W. Pomeroy, 32 MOHAWK VALLEY CONSISTORY Chartered September 21, 1921 Celebrating 90 Years of Freemasonry ILL STEPHEN C. PARK, 33 Commander-in-Chief P.O. Box 639 Old Forge, NY st Lt. Commander Wayne L. Allen, 32, DSA 2 nd Lt. Commander Keith A. Pope, 32, MSA Orator Ill Rodney L. St. Clair, 33 Chancellor James F. McGowan, 32 Treasurer Philip Schaeffer, 32 Secretary. Ill Daniel L. Clark, 33 Ass't Secretary Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33 Master of Ceremonies Ill Vaughn A. Combs, 33 Hospitaler William R. Williams, 32, DSA Engineer & Seneschal Ill William C. Brunet, Sr., 33 Standard Bearer Clarence H. Locke, Jr., 32 Color Bearer William R. Williams, Sr., 32, DSA Captain of the Guard George N. Wineberg, 32, MSA LIVING PAST MOST WISE MASTERS John O. Will, 32º Donald G. Henderson, 32º Angelo DiMare, Jr., 32º, MSA Ill Rodney L. St. Clair, 33º Earl T. VanScooter, 32º Gerald B. Showalter, 32º Richard E. Wire, 32º William E. Mower, 32º, MSA James I. Wilson, 32º Robert S. Gorton, 32º Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33º John T. Harrison, 32º Clarence Pete Locke, 32º Ill William C. Brunet, 33º George N. Wineberg, 32º, MSA Michael A. Berardino, 32º, DSA Keith A. Pope, 32º, MSA Keith A. Pope, 32º, MSA Clarence Pete Locke, 32, DSA Leonard E. Coon, 32, DSA James F. McGowan, 32º John J. Borowiecki II, Sherman Stein, LIVING PAST COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF Ill Gordon W. Hathaway, 33º Ill Forrest R. Kelly, 33º Ill Robert H. Brown, 33º Ill Rodney L. St. Clair, 33º Ill Vaughn A. Combs, 33º Ill Roderick P. Burris, 33º Ill Robert L. Wakelee, 33º D.B. Robert S. Gorton, 32º, MSA Ill Vaughn A. Combs, 33º Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33º Ill William C. Brunet, 33º D.B. George N. Wineberg, 32, MSA Leroy Pomeroy CLASS MARSHALS James Robotham James McGowan MOHAWK VALLEY COUNCIL 33º OFFICERS President Ill Vaughn A. Combs, 33 Secretary Ill Robert L. Wakelee, 33

12 12 NEWS & VIEWS SEPT OCT, 2011 LIVING MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS Samuel A. Diskin, 32º, MSA 1986 Russell A. Berry, Jr., 32º, MSA 1989 Daniel L. Clark, 32º, MSA 1991 Angelo DiMare, Jr., 32º, MSA 1992 John Libent, Jr. 32º, MSA 1994 Robert L. Wakelee, 32º, MSA 1996 William E. Mower, 32º, MSA 1997 Henry J. Brunet, Jr., 32º, MSA 1998 George N. Wineberg, 32º, MSA 1999 Frank Cassella, 32º, MSA 2001 Frederick De La Fleur, 32º, MSA 2002 Robert S. Gorton, 32º, MSA 2004 William C. Brunet, 32, MSA 2005 Keith A. Pope, 32, MSA 2006 Stephen C. Park, 32, MSA 2007 Leonard E. Coon, 32, MSA 2008 Raymnond Roché, 32, MSA 2009 Norman M. McKnight, 32, MSA 2010 LIVING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS Frederick De La Fleur, 32º, MSA 1996 Michael A. Berardino, 32º, DSA 1998 Louis Watts, 32º, DSA 2000 Thomas Blackstone, 32º, DSA 2001 Donald Sawyer, 32º, DSA 2004 William R. Williams, 32, DSA 2005 Clarence Pete Locke, 32, DSA 2006 Wayne L. Allen, 32, DSA 2007 Richard E. Wire, 32, DSA 2010 LIVING HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL, 33º Ill Gordon W. Hathaway, 33º 1975 Ill Forrest R. Kelly, 33º 1981 Ill Robert H. Brown, 33º 1983 Ill George H. Getman, 33º 1986 Ill Rodney L. St. Clair, 33º 1991 Ill Roderick P. Burris, 33º 1992 Ill Vaughn A. Combs, 33º 1997 Ill Robert L. Wakelee, Ill Dr. Charles Antzelevitch, Ill Timothy J. DiMare, Ill William C. Brunet, Sr., Ill Stephen C. Park., SCOTTISH RITE REPRESENTATIVES FIRST ONEIDA DISTRICT Western Star #15 Utica #47 Fred Rembetski (315) Sauquoit #150 John Sieselmyer (315) Sanger #129 Leroy Pomeroy (315) Clinton/Hampton #347 Pete Locke (315) New London/Vienna #420 Richard Eades (315) Amicable #664 Stuart Card (315) Sconandoa/Sherrill #814 Donald Galarneau (315) Alliance #1097 Sherman Stein (315) SECOND ONEIDA DISTRICT Philanthropic #164 Frederick Gotham (315) Boonville Uriel #165 David Dean (315) Roman/Hathaway #233 Raymond Roché (315) Oriental/Faxton #224 Mark Alvarado (315) Baron Stuben #264 Vaughn Combs (315) Remsen #677 Robert Cunningham (315) Oriskany #799 Leonard Pugh (315) Northwoods #849 Steve Park (315) Moriah #958 Maksim Berkovich (315) HERKIMER DISTRICT Mohawk Valley #276 Donald Sawyer (315) Herkimer #423 Frank Cassella (315) Winfield #581 Bucky Hoover (315) Ilion Olive Branch #40 William Burke (315) Dolgeville #796 George Wineberg (315) Newport #455 Preston Amerman (315) FULTON MONTGOMERY DISTRICT St. Johnsville #611 Canajoharie #294 Walter Marosek (518) Fort Plain #433 James McGowan (518) CORTLAND MADISON DISTRICT Hamilton #120 Oneida #270 Glenford Fish (315) Cazenovia #616 William Schurer (315) De Ruyter #692

13 SEPT OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS 13 Ernest Savage 01 Robert Wakelee 01 Eric Trauber 01 Andrew Getty 02 Russell Howard 03 Willard White 04 Gilbert Gould 05 Clark Workman 05 Clyde Corr 06 Joseph Haug 07 Robert Loughlin 07 Harold Riddell 07 Lester Bugbee 08 Robert Finch 08 Laverne Barnum 09 George Debejian 09 Norman McKnight 09 Calvin Anstey 11 William Beatty 11 Carl Jenkins 11 Jeffrey Joseph 11 David Wickersham 12 Alan Daley 13 Edward Newsham 13 Harold Julian 14 James Mowat 14 Ralph Taylor 14 Louis Rush 14 Frank Cassella 15 Bernard Gilbert 15 Donald Pope 15 L. Paul Fleming 16 Stanley Kowalski 17 Joseph Stefanko, Jr. 17 George Gettle 18 Carl Klossner 18 Burt Phythyon 18 James Arthur 19 William Brunet, Sr. 20 Vaughn Combs 23 Roger Herb 23 John Libent 23 George Getman 24 Richard Heath 24 Winton Robson 24 Marvin Cadrette 25 Michael Clough 26 John Seiselmyer 26 Henry Brunet, Jr. 27 Edward Tyson 27 Ronald Kohli 28 Leon Getman 30 Irving Vanvalkenburg 30 Robert West 01 James Aylesworth 03 Ernest Emhof 03 Kevin Mcfarlane 03 Raymond McGhee 03 Jacque Mosher 04 A. Frank Dolan 06 John Pellerito III 07 Wendell Saunders 07 Alfred Strobel 08 John Ingraham 08 James Austin 09 Ronald Kamp 09 Carl Staley 10 William Brust 12 C. Frederick Currier 12 Lyle Aney 14 Lynn Paquette 14 David Peterson 15 Allen Lill 16 Neil Churchill 17 Clarence Locke, Jr. 17 Verne Mack 17 Harold Bryant 18 Stephen Park 19 Phillip Chandler 20 James Liddle 20 Vito D Amore 21 Donald Edmunds 21 Ronald White 21 Scott Brockway 22 Shaw Dallal 25 Robert Pecci 25 Philip Schaeffer 26 William Dillenbeck 28 Wayne Braun 29 Randall Bostwick 30 Robert Wolkowski 30

14 14 NEWS & VIEWS SEPT OCT, 2011 ~~~IN MEMORIAM~~~ Bro. John Libent, Jr. 05/30/2011 Bro. Arthur M. Strail 06/29/2011 Bro. Robert C. Arnold 11/14/2010 ~~~SICKNESS & DISTRESS~~~ Bro. Michael Berardino, 77 Prospect Street, Utica, NY 13501, had eye surgery and is now doing well. D.B. Russell Berry, 4310 Middle Settlement Road, Apt. 24B, New Hartford, NY 13413, received medical treatment and is now at home. D.B. Henry Brunet, Jr., 105 Newport Road, Utica, NY 13502, had surgery and was in Masonic Care Community Rehab. Ill Roderick Burris, 8062 New Floyd Road, Rome, NY 13440, had a knee replacement and was in Masonic Care Community Rehab. Bro. George Cusworth, Manhattan 107A, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501, had a stroke. Bro. Basil Endean, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501, had a medical issue. Bro. Joseph Haug, 800 Via Del Sol, North Fort Myers, FL, 33903, is having health issues. Bro. Donald Henderson, 8290 State Route 69, Oriskany, NY 13424, is having health issues (please send any cards to 9766 Korber Rd. c/o Donna Mortise, Holland Patent, NY 13354) Bro. Gary Kamin, 2763 Saddlewood Ln, Palm Harbor, FL, 34685, had surgery. Bro. Jon Martin, 592 Martin Road, Eagle Bay, NY 13331, had surgery and is now at home. Bro. Frederick Rembetski, 8 Dunham Place, Whitesboro, NY 13492, was hospitalized in May and is now doing well. ~~~HOMEBOUND~~~ Max Burgmaier 20 Jason St., Utica, NY Donald Sawyer 3766 State Route 168, Mohawk, NY Charles H. Stevens Carolyn Court #V-2, 77 Clinton St., New York Mills, NY John H. Visser 10 Bedford Dr. Whitesboro, NY ~~~ALTERNATIVE LIVING~~~ Masonic Care Community 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY Edgar Clark Basil Endean Ralph Tardugno Acacia Village 2160 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY Richard Heath Bartow Comstock Fred Blakeslee Arthur Chadbourne Sitrin Health Center 2050 Tilden Avenue, New Hartford, NY Edward Wyner Easter Star Home 8290 State Rte 69, Oriskany, NY Donald Henderson Please be aware that sometimes it is difficult to keep track of each member and their health status. We sincerely appreciate your help in keeping us informed and updated. If you know of any changes in location as well as sickness/distress, please do not hesitate to contact the Scottish Rite Office at: or AASRUCANY@centralny.twcbc.com Bro. Alfred Strobel, 2 E. Spofford Ave., Dolgeville, NY 13329, was sick with bronchitis.

15 SEPT OCT, 2011 NEWS & VIEWS 15 BUSINESSES AND SERVICES DIRECTORY 600 French Road, New Hartford, NY James B. Turnbull, IV Mark A. Turnbull OVER A CENTURY OF CREATING MEMORIES TO MONUMENTS Burdick - Enea Memorials 56 Utica St. P.O. Box 383 Clinton, NY DeRegis - Walser Monuments 1152 Grant Blvd Syracuse, NY Cemetery Lettering Complete Monument Service PLACE YOUR AD HERE Proudly Serving the Mohawk Valley ENEA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 24 West Monroe St., Little Falls, NY N. Washington St., Herkimer, NY Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY Center St., St. Johnsville, NY ROBERTS & ENEA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 3 E. Faville Ave., Dolgeville, NY PLACE YOUR AD HERE APPLEGATE-DAY & ENEA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 102 West St., Ilion, NY GRAVES APPLEGATE & DAY FUNERAL HOME 48 E. Main St., Mohawk, NY

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