A A S R, V A L L E Y O F N E W C A S T L E The Valley Clipper Volume 13 Issue 1 October 2016 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of New Castle 110 E. Lincoln Ave. New Castle, PA 16101 Phone: 724-654-5800 Email: secretary033@yahoo.com www.valleyofnc.org CHANGE OF ADDRESS Name OKTOBERfEST At The New Castle Scottish Rite Cathedral Saturday, October 22, 2016 Starting at 6 pm Address City State Zip Email Phone Hosted by the New Castle Lodge of Perfection The Evening Will Include: LIVE GERMAN BANDS Including ~ BURKE S BAVARIAN BRASS ~ GOOD GERMAN FOOD COUNTRY STORE 50/50 GIFT BASKETS SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC FAMILY CLOWNS Valley of New Castle Schedule of Events September 17 Community Festival & Open House Masonic Village @ Sewickley 11:00 am September 24 Autumn Day 2016 Masonic Village @ Sewickley 10:00 am October 1 Walk/Run Scottish Rite Cathedral 8:00 am October 19 Stated Meeting Scottish Rite Cathedral 7:30 pm October 22 Oktoberfest Scottish Rite Cathedral 6:00 pm October 29 Blue Lodge/Scottish Rite Journey Scottish Rite Cathedral 8:00 am October 29 The Phantom of the Opera Silent Movie Scottish Rite Cathedral 7:30 pm November 12 90th Anniversary of the Cathedral Scottish Rite Cathedral 12 Noon December 10 Legion of Honor/Consistory Christmas Party Scottish Rite Cathedral 1:00 pm January 18 Stated Meeting Scottish Rite Cathedral 7:30 pm All for only $8 Children 5 and under FREE By Mailing a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope With Your Check Payable To: A.A.S.R. To: A.A.S.R. Valley of New Castle 110 E. Lincoln Ave. New Castle, PA 16101 Attn: Oktoberfest
Page 2 Thrice Potent Page 11 The members and officers of the Lodge of Perfection are working hard on making this year s Oktoberfest another success. Hope to see you there for fellowship, good food, and fun on October 22, 2016. Don t forget about the One Dy Class on October 29, 2016. Make sure to bring a fellow Lodge member and have him join the Valley of New Castle. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra At the Scottish Rite Cathedral 2016-2017 Season Fraternally, Bro. Charles D. Heemer, 32, Thrice Potent Master Sovereign Prince s Message Thank you to all of the men who came out to our STEAK FRY on August 11, 2016 at Tall Cedars Picnic Coffee Grounds, New Castle. The weather was iffy at times, but the rain held off and didn t dampen our fellowship and good food. A special thanks to those that participated in ALL work details and for those that offered good advice. Because of you, it was a great success. I hope to see all of you and many more at the Oktoberfest on October 22, 2016. As this is a FAMILY- oriented organization, why not bring them in, and they can enjoy our fun first- hand. Fraternally, Bro. Robert J. Murdoch, 32, Sovereign Prince Most Wise Master s Message I hope everyone had a safe and family -filled summer...soon the leaves will be falling and the frosty mornings will be upon us. We are in line for a tremendous turnout this October for the One Day Masonic Journey. I hope to see many of you there that can attend for a very special day in Freemasonry. Our firearm raffle is proving to be a huge success. Please see any of the Officers if you haven t gotten your chance to win. All the best wishes. Sincerely and fraternally, Bro. Cory W. Mason, Most Wise Master Commander-In-Chief s Message Fraternal Greetings, As I am writing this message, I cannot believe that summer is soon over. I do not know where the summer went! Fall will be upon us and the Lodges will be back in session. Don t forget, the upcoming One Day Class on October 29th. This is a good time to look around your Lodge and talk about the Scottish Rite. Ask your fellow brethren if they are members of our Valley. We all know we only get out of our fraternity what we put into it. That being said, please ask and bring any new members. I feel this is a great time to build back our fraternity. The cost to join has been waived. If you are in need of a petition, please contact the Valley Secretary or any of the officers, and your wish shall be granted. As you know, the fall season is busy for everyone. The Valley is no exception. There are many activities planned, and they are listed on the back page of the Clipper. I would suggest coming out and taking part in as many as possible. I want to thank everyone who sent cards and visited the funeral home during the passing of my Father-In-Law. Lori & I really appreciated the outpouring of love and compassion everyone shared and displayed toward our family. It will always be remembered. As always, the Valley can be of aid to you. Please contact the Secretary. This is your Valley, and we will try and help you out. This is the greatest fraternity in the world, so let s all keep improving and making it better. Sincerely and fraternally, Jeffrey P. Jackson, Commander-In-Chief HOLIDAY POPS!! DECEMBER 15, 2016 8:00 PM MIDORI! FEBRUARY 4, 2017 8:00 PM A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS FOR TICKETS CALL: 800-743-8560 LOG ON TO: pittsburghsymphony.org/src MAY 5, 2017 8:00 PM
Page 10 VOLUME VOLUME 13 ISSUE 13 ISSUE 1 1 Page Page 3 3 SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF NEW CASTLE GUN RAFFLE GUN OR CASH Benefits the Valley of New Castle Activities Fund RUGER LC9S 9MM HANDGUN Summoned to Join the Grand Architect of the Universe The following Brethren were reported deceased since our last Clipper. Solemn strikes the funeral chime, Notes of our departing time; As we journey here below, Through a pilgrimage of woe! Mortals now indulge a tear, For mortality is near! See how wide her trophies wave o er the slumbers of the grave! Here another guest we bring Seraphs of celestial wing, To our funeral Altar come, Waft this friend and brother home. Lord of all! below above Fill our hearts with truth and love; When dissolves our earthly tie, Take us to Thy Lodge on high. Siegfried W. Amundsen Thomas Beter William M. Betros John N. Cooper William R. Donaldson Thomas A. Durisko, Sr. Byron A. Enos Dean F. Fredley David E. Harlan James H. Hiles Leonard A. Huff, Jr. Clyde W. Jordan James Kovac Albert E. Marinko George Marinko Paul Eugene Matuke Bruce A. McQuiston Robert E. Melat Richard H. Metzger James R. Miller Gale L. Minich Vincent Mongiello Lavern Arthur Pettibon Albert A. Reed Ronald W. Rumbaugh Russel A. Shafer, Sr. William W. Sheasley George Tarbuk Dale R. Waldenmyer John C. Wimer III John F. Young Tickets $5.00 each. Drawing: February 4, 2017 PA Lottery 3 digit evening number (not valid for Double Drawing) Cash Value option available All State and Federal laws apply Tickets available from any Officer or Don Paul Firearm to be picked up at: Rodger s Rifle, Rod & Reel Portersville, PA 16151 724-368-8127 Small Game of Chance # 1588 ATTENTION: Legion of Honor members, there is a stated meeting on October 4, 2016 in the Legion meeting room at 7:30 pm. We will be having the election of officers and the Christmas Party planning session. Hope everyone can make it. ALLEGIANCE The Body of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of New Castle, State of Pennsylvania, acknowledges and yields allegiance to the Supreme Council, Thirty-Third Degree, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is Lexington, Massachusetts, and whose Officers are: Ill. John William McNaughton, 33º, Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33º, Deputy for Pennsylvania
Page 4 Page 9 A Note from the Valley Secretary One Day Blue Lodge and Scottish Rite Journey Saturday, October 29, 2016 New Castle Consistory The morning session beginning at 8:00 am through 11:50 am is dedicated to the Blue Lodge conferrals of the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason degrees. Lunch is served at noon, followed by the opportunity to continue the Masonic Journey in the afternoon to become a 32 Scottish Rite Mason. The opportunity to advance from EA, FC, and MM to become a 32 Scottish Rite Mason in one single day is a unique experience for newly-made Masons. It is also an opportunity for those who paused in their Masonic Journey as 14 Grand Elect Masons to continue their progression to complete the requirements of becoming a 32 Scottish Rite Mason. There are 3,200 Master Masons in the Valley of New Castle, of which almost all of the 3,200 have completed the requirements to be a 32 Scottish Rite Mason. There are seventy eight that are 14 Grand Elect Masons who have not completed their journey to become a 32 Scottish Rite Mason. This is a great opportunity to do so. So the challenge is before every Master Mason to identify and invite men to join our fraternity. The times have changed from traditional progressive steps in the past. We must respond to the times, making adjustments to our past practices. And there is no better time than NOW to show how we can grow our fraternity with men of all ages by inviting them to join our organization. The task is upon us to identify and invite new members to the fraternity. Each Blue Lodge has its own fee schedule. However, huge savings can be achieved in our Scottish Rite offer to eliminate fees for joining the Scottish Rite. Please use the enclosed petition to get started today in your search for new members. This petition is good for only the One Day Class. Send Petitions to: Howard E. Glovier, M.S.A., Secretary. Email: secretary033@yahoo.com Phone: 724-654-5800 Remember to make your reservations to bring your family to the Oktoberfest on October 22, 2016, and to the Christmas Party on December 10, 2016. Both of these events are long-standing parties in the Valley of New Castle. Each year, something new is added to keep it up-to-date. So, come out and enjoy the fellowship and fun in the Valley of New Castle. When: Saturday, October 1, 2016 (rain or shine) Children s Dyslexia Center of Western Pennsylvania WALK OR RUN Where: Children s Dyslexia Center of Western Pennsylvania, 110 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA 16101 Course: 5k (3.1 miles) Rag: 8:00 AM Time: 9:00 am Info: Phone 724-654-5408 Fax: 724-654-3989 REGISTRATION FORM FULL BREAKFAST INCLUDED I plan to participate in the Walk/Run. Enclosed is my registration fee of $15.00 for adults ($20 on day of event) children under 12 are $5. Gender: Age on Race Day Awards: Ken Seaman's 33 Top Overall Performance, best male and female, and top 3 male/female in each of the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-60, 70-79, 80+ I cannot attend, but enclosed is my donation of $ I would like to volunteer the day of the Walk. Please contact me at the phone/email below. Participants who register prior to the event will receive a commemorative t-shirt at registration. Shirt Size Please make check payable to : Children's Dyslexia Center of Western Pennsylvania Mail your registration to: Children s Dyslexia Center of Western Pa, attn.: Walk/Run, 110 East Lincoln Ave., New Castle, PA 16101 Name(please print) Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Email: Work/Cell Phone: Emergency contact/phone Number: Sincerely and fraternally, Ill. Howard E. Glovier, 33, MSA Secretary of the Valley of New Castle Have you moved recently? It s that time of year again when some of our members have moved north for the summer and others are downsizing. We try to stay on top of address changes, but sometimes we do not find out until after we get a return from the post office. Please try to keep the Valley office updated. If you are going south for the winter, and moving back home in spring, the office can put both your summer & winter address in the membership system so you can receive the Valley Clipper and any other correspondence from the Valley. Over the last couple of years, the Almoner s committee have been trying to contact everyone by phone and/or by e-mail. Unfortunately, we have discovered that MOST of the phone numbers and e-mail addresses we have are no longer in service. If you would e-mail or mail the Valley Office with your correct phone number and/or e-mail, we will be able to contact you in the future. We will not give your information out, nor will we call you to solicit. We hope to start wishing you a Happy Birthday. Please send an e-mail to me at the following: secretary033@yahoo.com with this information, or use the form on the back of this Clipper. Be sure to include your old address as well. Thank you.
8 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 1 Page 5 Food available for purchase COMMUNITY FESTIVAL & OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Masonic Village at Sewickley * 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 Musical guests Donna & Mark Groom & The Quaker Valley School Marching Band, as well as Disc Jockey Phil Lenz Kids activities like a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting & more Guest appearances by Anna and Elsa from Frozen, with a possible sneak peek at Olaf, compliments of the Sewickley Heights History Center A vendor show with crafts, handmade items & wholesale vendors Participation by local businesses, fire & rescue & Masonic groups Tours of the active 60+ retirement community and the new Sturgeon Health Care Center Some walking required for this event AUTUMN DAY 2016 Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Join members & friends at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, featuring entertainment, information, food served from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., farm market stands, children s games, music, model trains, classic cars, farm animals, Masonic family organization booths & much more. Autumn Day provides the perfect opportunity to visit with family members, reunite with friends & tour parts of the 1,400-acre campus. The Masonic Village is unable to provide wheelchairs, so please bring your own, if needed. Handicap parking is available; however, you must advise the Masonic Village if it is needed, so a special parking pass can be given to you in advance.
Page 6 90th Anniversary of the Cathedral. November 12 commemorates the opening of the Cathedral. There will be tours open to the public 12 noon-4pm. Learn about the history of the Cathedral and take in the beauty of the building as well. Fall Reunion Dinner will be on November 12th. This dinner is for you, your lady, and family members who would like to join in the celebration of you becoming a Scottish Rite Mason. Dinner will be at 6:00 pm. Officers, MSA S, 33rd Supreme Council Members, please bring your lady and enjoy in the festivities of welcoming in our new candidates. During the Fall Reunion, each candidate will receive a jewel commemorating joining the Scottish Rite from the Supreme Council. Let s make this an enjoyable and memorable day for all. Thank you. Page 7 Legion of Honor/Valley of New Castle Family Christmas Party SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 LUNCH: 1:00 PM - SANTA COUNTRY STORE NEW CASTLE SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL NEW CASTLE, PA The Legion of Honor and the Valley of New Castle are teaming up again this year, in the true spirit of Brotherhood, to bring you a wonderful Family Christmas Party! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT AS SEATING WILL BE ASSIGNED. IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS THAT YOU WISH TO BE SEATED WITH, PLEASE MAKE THAT KNOWN WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 2, 2016 ******************************************************************************************************************************* Reservations for Christmas Party SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 Number of Adults: (13 and over are considered Adults) Male Female @ $10 MEAL = $ Children 12 and under: @ FREE/MEAL = TOTAL NUMBER ATTENDING PRINT YOUR NAME Email Address Phone Number TOTAL $ MAIL TO: AASR Valley of New Castle 110 East Lincoln Avenue New Castle, PA 16101 Attn: Christmas Party Please list name and age of each child 12 and under to receive gift!! Boys Name Age Girls Name Age