VALLEY OF CAMBRIDGE ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS CAMBRIDGE, OHIO FALL 2015 VALLEY OF CAMBRIDGE Allegiance The bodies of the Scottish Rite sitting in the Valley of Cambridge, State of Ohio, acknowledge and yield 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 in Lexington, MA and whose Chief Officer is Ill. John Wm. McNaughton, 33º, Sovereign Grand Commander. Deputy for Ohio Douglas N Kaylor, 33º Active Member D Richard Heldman, 33º Thrice Potent Master Timothy A Oliver, 32º Sovereign Prince Dan C Arnold, 33º Most Wise Master Mark W Bruns, 32º Commander in Chief David L Jacobs, 33º Executive Committee Chair Kenneth E Warnock, 33º Treasurer James M Law, 33º Secretary Thomas C Fisher, 33º Valley News and Views is a publication of the Valley of Cambridge, A.A.S.R., and is published four times each year. Stated meetings of the Valley are on the second Monday of each month September to June at 7:30 pm. The meeting location is the Scottish Rite office at 935 Wheeling Ave, Cambridge, Ohio. Occasionally the meeting time, date, or location will change. Any change will be announced in the Valley News and Views. Valley of Cambridge 935 Wheeling Avenue PO Box 1825 Cambridge, OH 43725 Phone: 740-432-3956 Fax: 740-432-4846 E-mail: cambridge32 @roadrunner.com Website: cambridge32.com Office Hours: 11 am to 4 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday FALL CLASS NAMED FOR JACK MCCOY AND DR. BUD MILLER, 33 Children s Dyslexia Center Supper Supporters The Valley of Cambridge has named its Fall 2015 Class for John A Jack McCoy and Dr. Howard D Bud Miller, 33 because of their devotion and support for the Children s Dyslexia Center over the years. 2015 marks the 13th year for the annual golf outing fund raiser and Jack and Bud have been with it from the start and have been much more than casual supporters. Another Super Supporter was Jerry Ables, MSA. Jerry s obituary is at the bottom of this page and his efforts are sorely missed. Jack was raised a Master Mason in Freeport #415 in 1948 and joined the Valley of Cambridge in 1959. Bud was raised a Master Mason in Guernsey #632 in 1958, joined the Valley of Cambridge in 1961, and received his 33 in 2002. On August 5, 2015 Gerald Jerry E. Ables, MSA passed away at his home in Cambridge, Ohio surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on August 3, 1934, a graduate of New Concord High School and founded the Jerry Ables Electric Inc. in 1967. Jerry was Raised a Master Mason in Concord #688 F&AM in 1968 and later served as Master. At the time of his death he was a member of Guernsey #66 F&AM. He joined the Valley of Cambridge in 1968 and received his MSA in 1988. Jerry was the Valley s Stage Director for many years and his ingenuity and workmanship is on display at each reunion as many of the props and Dr. Bud Miller, 33 and Jack McCoy Jack, Bud, and Jerry s efforts have been invaluable to the success of the Children s Dyslexia Center of Southeastern Ohio and just as importantly they truly express the masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. GERALD E JERRY ABLES, MSA 1934-2015 paraphernalia used in the degrees were made by Jerry over the years. Jerry was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Cambridge, one of the founders and former fire chief of Cassell Station Volunteer Fire Department, Past President of the Cambridge Country Club, and a member of the Guernsey County Senior Center Board of Directors. Jerry loved to play golf and fish and was a big time fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Jerry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janice, a daughter, a son, two grandsons, three great grandchildren, and several step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren.
FALL 2015 VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS PAGE 2 DENNIS R BARLOW AND EDWARD G RINARD RECEIVE THE 33 At the 203rd Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council AASR, NMJ, USA held in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 1, 2015 Dennis R Barlow and Edward G Rinard received their 33. Denny is a member and Past Master of Lone Star #175 and served the Valley as Thrice Potent Master from 2013 to 2015. Denny and his wife, Deanna, are the parents of a daughter and a son and live in Newcomerstown. Denny is a U. S. Army veteran, a graduate of Muskingum University, and retired from the Dover Chemical Corporation. He is a member of the York Rite bodies and served on the Newcomerstown School Board for sixteen years. Ed is a member and Past Master of Matamoras #374 and served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Ed and his wife Lamyra are the parents of one daughter and two sons and live in New Matamoras. Ed is a member of the York Rite Bodies of Marietta and the Eastern Star where he served as Worthy Patron eleven times. He is retired from Ormet Aluminum and served on the Frontier Edward G Rinard, 33 and Dennis R Barlow, 33 Board of Education for twenty years. The Valley of Cambridge had the largest proportional representation of any Ohio Valley at this Supreme Council with 38 members and spouses joining Denny, Deanna, Ed and Laymra for this memorable occasion. The Valley and its members congratulate Denny and Ed on their well deserved recognition. It is about that time of year again. Dues notices are coming. Once again there is no increase for either the Valley or the Supreme Council. Along with the dues notices comes the question about dues cards. Hopefully most everyone remembers that they are made of plastic and look something like a credit card and are not replaced each year. They are now easier to get but if you need a replacement please let us know here at the office. We have been informed that the Cambridge Concert Association will not be presenting programs this year. There is some discussion about the future but as for now there is nothing scheduled. Just in case you missed it in the August edition of The Northern Light on page 13 was an article by Jen Navicky of the Children s Dyslexia Center here at the Valley of Cambridge. Congratulations Jen. Your hard work on behalf of the children are appreciated. Over the summer I have received a couple of unexpected donations from our members. One was put into the Valley s Charity and Welfare fund as requested and one was given to be used as I saw fit. FROM THE SECRETARY S DESK That one went to the Children s Dyslexia Center. Thanks for thinking of us. Just a couple of reminders about membership. We still award a Perpetual/Life membership for a top line signer on ten petitions in one year. We also still have a clergy program that will pay the initiation fees for ministers to the Blue Lodge and the Scottish Rite does not charge ministers an initiation fee. This is not used very often but they are still available. I recently received DVD s for the 19 Brothers of the Trail and the Introduction to the 32. We plan to get these shown at one of our stated meetings in the near future (2nd Monday from September to June). Tim Oliver, Thrice Potent Master, is making sure we get fed well at our stated meeting so come on by, have a bite to eat, and enjoy the show. Sincerely and fraternally Tom Fisher
FALL 2015 VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS PAGE 3 ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIP Nathaniel Bourne John Haslam Cody Harris Rashelle Lashley Erin McNulty Autumn Trussell The Scottish Rite Masons of the Valley of Cambridge have announced the award of 2015 Abbott Scholarships to Nathaniel Bourne of Newcomerstown, Cody Harris of Nashport, John Haslam of Canton, Rashelle Lashley of Lore City, Erin McNulty of Little Hocking, and Autumn Trussell of Long Bottom. The announcement was made by the Valley s Scholarship Chairman, Donald Ullmann of Belle Valley. Other members of the Scholarship Committee are Art Clemenson and Robert Moorehead, Jr, 33. Nathaniel Bourne is a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and is attending the University of Findlay majoring in Pharmacy. He is the son of Susan and Tommy Bourne. Nate was a member and president of the National Honor Society, class president and a member of the Student Council and Big Brothers & Big Sisters. John Haslam is a graduate of Canton South High School and is attending Bethany College majoring in Business. He is the son of Kathy and John Haslam. John participated in football, baseball, and wrestling in high school and enjoys fishing and hunting. Cody Harris is a graduate of Tri Valley High School and is a sophomore at the University of Akron majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is the son of Karen and Rodney Harris of Nashport. In High School Cody was a member of the marching, symphonic, and jazz bands and the National Honor Society. Rashelle Lashley is a graduate of Buckeye Trail School and a junior at Muskingum University majoring in Neuroscience. She is the daughter of Melinda and Dwayne Lashley of Lore City. Rashelle tutors high school students and is a member of the American Chemical Society. Erin McNulty is a graduate of Warren Local High School and is a Senior at Marietta College majoring in English. She is a member of the Job s Daughters Bethel #65 at Belpre, Ohio. She is the daughter of Carol and Richard McNulty of Little Hocking. Erin s goal is to obtain a PhD and become a professor and investigative researcher. Autumn Trussell is a graduate of Eastern High School and is a Senior at Ohio University majoring in Health Services Administration. She is the daughter of Teresa and Scott Trussell of Syracuse. Autumn is the Community Service Assistant for Hio University s Society for Health Administration. Abbott Scholarships are given to Scottish Rite Masons, the children of Scottish Rite Masons, and to young people who are active in Masonic youth organizations such as DeMolay, Rainbow Girls and Job s Daughters. Support for the scholarship program comes from the Valley of Cambridge, the Supreme Council, and annual contributions to the blue envelope appeal by the Fraternity s 135,000 members. Since 1951 more than $3 million have been awarded to students from the fifteen states of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite. GERALD G PUGH ELECTED TO RECEIVE THE 33 IN 2017 At the Ohio Dinner on the evening of September 1, 2015 at the A.A.S.R. Supreme Council in Indianapolis, Indiana it was announced that Gerald G. Jerry Pugh had been elected to receive the 33 at Rochester, New York in 2017. Jerry is a member and Past Master of Harmar #390, a plural member and Past Master of Aurelius #308, presently serves as the High Priest for the Cambridge Council Princes of Jerusalem, and will be installed as the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Ohio on October 10, 2015.
FALL 2015 VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS PAGE 4 EAST OHIO SCOTTISH RITE CLUB Larry Paine, MSA announced that the East Ohio Scottish Rite Club will hold their Fall Meeting on October 29, 2015 at Freeport #415. The evening will begin with a Social Time at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dinner at 7:00 p.m. prepared and served by the Eastern Star. There will be a musical program by Randy Williams and his wife, Dana, from Beallsville, Ohio. We are sure this will be an entertaining evening and hope all Scottish Rite Masons and their guests in the East Ohio area will be able to attend. Cost will be $10.00 per person and for Scottish Rite Candidates and their ladies it will be free. Prospective Masonic members and/or prospective Scottish Rite members are welcome. For additional information contact Larry Paine at 740-926-1110. PERRY COUNTY SCOTTISH RITE CLUB The Perry County Scottish Rite Club will hold it annual dinner on Thursday October 29, 2015. Social time will start at 6:30 PM with Dinner at 7:00 PM at New Lexington #250 F&AM. The guest speaker will be Colonel Paul A. Pride the Superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Entertainment will be provided by the LAH-DI-DAH s. Reservations can be made by contacting Earl Saunders at Cell Phone 740-607-8118 or Home Phone 740-342-2913. Dinners are $12.00 each and will be served by the Eastern Star. All Scottish Rite members and their ladies, potential members, and guests are invited to attend. Once again the Perry County Scottish Rite Club joined with the Masonic Lodges in Perry County to have an information booth at the Perry County Fair. There was more than a little interest in the Masonic Lodge and several candidates have filled out petitions. WASHINGTON COUNTY SCOTTISH RITE CLUB The Washington County Scottish Rite Club enjoyed two successful family events over the summer. Their Ox Roast in June and the Fish Fry in September. There were great crowds on hand and the fellowship was just as good as the food. Just a reminder that the club meets the fourth Friday of each month, except November and December, at the Masonic Lodge in Marietta. The October meeting is election of officers so come on out, take a part in the activities, and see what is going on with Scottish Rite in Washington County. For additional information please contact the secretary, Clyde Huddleston @ 740-373-2018. I N M E M O R I AM WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS Gerald E Ables MSA #66 Francis T Hart #541 George A Poulton #1 Lewis E Baker #415 R Eugene Hilligas #298 David E Stoneburner #591 Ralph L Clark #136 Raymond V Larrick #66 William J Weaver #609 Durward E Evans #79 Kenneth W Laughlin #1 David M Wolfe #591 Kenneth F Harrison #66 Forest B Paver #360
FALL 2014 VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS PAGE 5 CHILDREN S DYSLEXIA CENTER NEWS Our summer sessions this year consisted of two weeks in June directed towards consolidating last year's knowledge and two weeks in August to help children prepare for the new school year. I spent the rest of the summer making sure our Center continues to operate according to the high standards set by CDC Headquarters in Lexington. There were quite a few updates communicated to all Center Directors during our May conference. When our fall sessions began, seven new children were oriented to our lesson plan format, our concept sequence and our Orton-Gillingham procedures. These are the foundation of the O-G approach and are extremely important parts that help children experience success. In May a new and exciting research study from Stanford University was published in the journal Brain and Language. Researchers found that when learners focus their attention on certain, specific word parts, learning to read becomes easier and they become more efficient readers. This research strongly reinforces that classroom reading teachers need training in skills that help students focus their attention and that "all phonics is not equally effective." Happily this coincides with what the Scottish Rite Dyslexia Centers via the Massachusetts General Hospital Dyslexia Unit have been advocating since the early 1990's. Now, if we can just get the schools to buy into the current research and teacher education programs to provide this training, all children could learn to read more easily and efficiently. (I have no apologies for bluntly pointing this out since when you are right; you are right!) **** As I finalize two very generous grants we received last year from the Kiwanis Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio's Gulfport Energy Fund, I realize the benefits we received from them. The tutors worked as a group to complete the Kiwanis teacher-training program and therefore renewed/revived our O-G knowledge and skills. Needless to say, this also benefited the participating trainees. While completing the Gulfport Energy Grant requirements, we showed that O-G works for both an elementary child and a student entering high school. By following the same curriculum at two totally different paces, the tutors can satisfy the needs of most every age. We watched a shy, apprehensive 2 nd grader gain confidence and begin this year by doing a very cute "happy dance" on our front porch. We also watched an older student marvel at some of the subtleties in the English language that help expand his vocabulary so that he will be able to tackle high school reading requirements. We again thank both the Kiwanis and Gulfport Energy for funding these two worthwhile projects. We now head into our 15th year of using the Scottish Rite Orton-Gillingham curriculum for tutoring children at no cost to families and we remain eternally thankful that we have this wonderful program available in our area. support. Again, we thank all of you for your Jen Navicky, Director DAN ARNOLD, 33 AND DAVID JACOBS, 33 RECEIVE DEMOLAY AWARD On Friday July 24, 2015 Dan C Arnold, 33 and David L Jacobs, 33 received the Honorary Legion of Honor from DeMolay International. These awards were presented at Kent State University during the annual State Conclave for Ohio DeMolay. This award is presented to Master Masons who have contributed outstanding service to DeMolay and/or service to humanity. Illustrious Brother Arnold presently serves the Valley of Cambridge as Sovereign Prince and Illustrious Brother Jacobs serves as Commander in Chief. Dan Randy Williams, Dan Arnold and David Jacobs Arnold, 33 presented remarks on behalf of the class of 2015 recipients of the Honorary Legion of Honor and Randy A Williams, 33 was the presenter for the ceremony. Congratulations to Dan and David. It is an honor for the Valley of Cambridge to have these hard working members involved with one of the Masonic youth organization.
FALL 2014 VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS PAGE 6 FALL REUNION AND PRACTICE SCHEDULE Degree Director David L Williams 33 has established the following schedules for the 2015 Fall Reunion. If any degree director would like to schedule a rehearsal at an open time please contact the office. Rehearsal times may be switched at the convenience of the degree directors-please advise David Williams or the office. 2015 Fall Reunion Degree Schedule Friday November 13, 2015 6:00 pm Candidates Report @ Office 6:30 pm 4 Master Traveler 7:20 pm 14 Grand Elect Mason 8:20 pm 31 My Brother s Keeper 8:50 pm Refreshments Saturday November 14, 2015 8:00 am Candidates Report @ Office 8:30 am 15 Knight of the East 9:45 am 18 Knight of the Rose Croix 11:00 am 21 Patriarch Noachite 12:15 pm Lunch & Class Picture 1:30 pm 24 Brother of the Forest 2:30 pm 32 SPRS - Ceremonial 3:15 pm 32 SPRS - Allegory 4:30 pm Close 2015 Fall Reunion Rehearsal Schedule Sunday November 1, 2015 1:00 pm 32 Ceremonial Randy Williams 2:00 pm 31 David Williams 3:00 pm Open Sunday November 8, 2015 1:00 pm 24 Clyde Huddleston 2:00 pm 32 Allegory Randy Williams 3:00 pm 18 David Williams 4:00 pm 4 Jeff Miller 5;00 pm 21 Roy Rader 6:00 pm 14 Denny Barlow 7:00 pm 15 Gene Edgell 6:00 pm Open 7:00 pm Open Monday November 9, 2015 8:00 pm Open Wednesday November 11, 2015 6:00 pm 14 Dennis Barlow 7:00 pm 32 Ceremonial Randy Williams 8:00 pm Open FALL 2015 REUNION LUNCH November 14, 2015 No Charge for Lunch - Reservations Helpful Lunch Upstairs at the Office Please call 740-432-3956 or e-mail: cambridge32@roadrunner.com. All ladies of The Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge are invited to join in the ladies day activities beginning at 8:30 A.M. at Mr. Lee s Restaurant downstairs, 2000 E Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, on Saturday November 14 th. We will have fruit and muffins to start the day with lunch to follow at your expense served by Mr. Lee s. Our program will be a painting party with local art teacher Cindy Carnahan (see her Facebook page Paint N Party with Cindy ). There is a fee of $30 per person. After lunch, we will travel to The Dicken s Store and Nothing But Chocolate in downtown Cambridge. Please contact the office (740-432-3956) for reservations. Hosted by Susan Heldman and Lori Miller.
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America Valley of Cambridge PETITION FOR DEGREES To the officers and members of the Scottish Rite Bodies sitting in the Valley of Cambridge, Ohio: I respectfully show that I am desirous of being admitted as a member of Cambridge Lodge of Perfection, 4 to 14, Cambridge Council Princes of Jerusalem, 15 & 16, Cambridge Chapter Rose Croix of H.R.D.M., 17 & 18, and Guernsey Consistory, S.P.R.S., 19 to 32, and request that I may be received among you, and I will ever pray for the prosperity and glory of the fraternity and the welfare of the Brethren. In making this application I promise on my word and honor that should I be elected and become a member of your honorable bodies, I will subscribe to the following oath of fealty: I, the undersigned, do hereby promise on my word of honor, and swear true faith, allegiance, and fealty to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, sitting at its Grand East in the town of Lexington, Massachusetts, of which the Illustrious John Wm. McNaughton, 33, is the Sovereign Grand Commander, and will support and abide by its Constitution, Orders and Degrees. That I will hold allegiance to the said Supreme Council and be loyal thereto, as the supreme authority of the Rite; will hold illegal and spurious every other body that may be established within its jurisdiction, claiming to be a Supreme Council, and every other Body of said Rite within the same Jurisdiction that does not hold its powers from said Supreme Council, or from a Supreme Council recognized by it, and will hold no communications whatsoever in Scottish Rite Masonry with any member of the same nor allow him to visit any Body of the Rite of which I may be a member, and I will dispense justice to my Brethren according to the laws of equity and honor. That should I violate this my solemn vow and pledge, I consent to be expelled from Scottish Rite Masonry, and all the rights therein and in any Body of the Rite, and to be denounced to every Body of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the world as a traitor and forsworn. And may God aid me to keep and perform the same. AMEN. Signature in Full: Date: Print Name in Full: (First Name) (Middle Name) (Last Name) Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Have you resided in Ohio for the past 6 months? Yes No Wife s Name: Now a M.M. in good standings of: Lodge #: Location: Have you ever petitioned for Scottish Rite Degrees before? Yes No If yes-accepted Rejected Occupation or Profession: Retired: Residence: Residence Telephone: ( ) - City, State, Zip: e-mail: Recommended by: (Must be members of the Valley of Cambridge) 1 (Sign Here) (9 Digit Membership Number) (Print Here) 2 (Sign Here) (9 Digit Membership Number) (Print Here) Fall 2015 Fee..$100.00 Not less than $70.00 must accompany petition Make checks payable to : Valley of Cambridge 935 Wheeling Avenue PO Box 1825 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 Amount Enclosed Check # Cash Date Received Revised: 5/19/2015
Mission S t a t e m e n t The Thirty- Second Degree Masons, Valley of Cambridge, A n c i e n t A c c e p t e d S c o t t i s h Rite, is a brotherhood that builds the moral character of men by portrayal of M a s o n i c principles, making good men better, t h r o u g h belief in God, love of Country and strengthening family ties. Valley of Cambridge 935 Wheeling Avenue PO Box 1825 Cambridge, OH 43725 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Non-profit Org. US Postage Paid Permit No. 438 Zanesville, OH Valley of Cambridge Upcoming Events October 12 6:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm Lodge of Perfection Meeting & DVD Introduction to the 32 November 9 ` 6:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm Lodge of Perfection Meeting November 13 6:30 pm Fall Reunion - 4, 14, and 31 November 14 8:30 am Fall Reunion - 15, 18, 21, 24, & 32 November 29 2:30 pm Cambridge City Band-Christmas Concert December 14 6:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm Lodge of Perfection Meeting January 11 6:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm Lodge of Perfection Meeting ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION OUR VISION WE WILL STRIVE TO BE A FRATERNITY THAT FULFILLS OUR MASONIC OBLIGATION TO CARE FOR OUR MEMBERS OUR MISSION *INSPIRE OUR MEMBERS BY EMPHASIZING OUR CORE VALUES: REVERENCE FOR GOD, DEVOTION TO COUNTRY, INTEGRITY, JUSTICE, TOLERATION, AND SERVICE. *ENSURE THAT ACTIVITIES ARE CONVENIENT.