December, 2016

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32° MASONS - VALLEY OF CANTON

Emeth Lodge of Perfection 14° - Rodney W. Lentz - Thrice Potent Master Mystic Council, Princes of Jerusalem 16° - Daniel E. Riggle, 33° - Sovereign Prince Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix -18° - Michael E. Lengler - Most Wise Master Stark Consistory 32° - Rick L. Miller - Commander-in-Chief

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IN THIS ISSUE: •Secretary’sColumn •MembershipColumn •TrestleBoard–ImportantDates •ReunionPictures

•Children’sDyslexiaCenter•NewScottishRiteMembers•SpringClassHonoree•240thFallReunion&ScottishRiteDay

TheValleyofCanton CelebratesNationalScottishRiteDay HonorsOurVeteransand Has240thReunion,Fallof2016

PicturedabovearetheOfficersalongwith9newScottishRitemembersoftheValleyofCanton.Inthefrontrow(L-R)ColonelDonaldE.Ballard,Ret.MedalofHonorrecipient,Ill.DavidA.Trautwein,33°classHonoree,Dr.TimothyNovelli,FounderofthePatriotProject

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A.A.S.R.VALLEYOFCANTON FrankL.Sekeres,33o, Deputy’s Repre sentative for the Valley of Canton

JamesG.Fidler,33o, Executive Secretary

Mailing Address: A.A.S.R. – Valley of Canton Masonic Temple 836 Market Avenue North Canton, Ohio 44702 Phone: 330-455-2321 or 1-877-444-4592 FAX: 330-455-7370

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E-mail: valleyofcanton@yahoo.com Web Page: cantonscottishrite.com Publication Deadlines: 17th of Each Month

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IllR.WesleyWebber,Jr.,33° Chairman of the Board

Ill.DavidL.Detchon,33° Vice-Chairman of the Board

Ill.DavidA.Trautwein,33°

Ill.KennethR.Morris,33°

IllBlaineJ.Werner,33°

RodneyW.Lentz,32o Thrice Potent Master Emeth Lodge of Perfection

Ill.DanielE.Riggle,33° Sovereign Prince, Mystic Council Princes of Jerusalem

MichaelE.Lengler,32° Most Wise Master Brenton Chapter Rose Croix

RickL.Miller,32° Commander-in-Chief Stark Consistory

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MISSIONSTATEMENTFOR-NMJ• Provide inspiration for our members’ mean ingful programs and degrees.

• Provide convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives.

• Provide enjoyable programs and fellowship for our members.

FROMTHESECRETARY-Ill. James G. Fidler, 33° Brethren, in December we look back on the calendar year coming to a close and look forward to the new Masonic year that is upon us, as evi-denced by the Installations of new Masters of the symbolic lodges. The strong Masonic bond linking the Valley of Canton to the blue lodges is evidenced by the active participation of past and current Scottish Rite officers in their symbolic lodges, several of whom continue to serve in prominent positions in their lodges. The Valley’s links to the Grand Lodge are exemplified by the service of our Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ill. Bro. R. Wesley Webber, Jr. as Trial Commissioner-in-

Chief; by the service as District Education Officers of WB Daniel Schario, Master of Cer-emonies in Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix and newly appointed WB Eric Muehlenbein, Junior Warden, Emeth Lodge of Perfection; and by the service as District Deputy Grand Masters of Ill. and RWB David Hopkins, a past Commander-in- Chief of Stark Consistory and newly appointed RWB Brennan Wallick , Senior Warden, Mystic Council Princes of Jerusalem. RWB Michael Lengler, Most Wise Master, Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix, joins the ranks of Past District Deputy Grand Masters this year. Be sure to extend congratu-lations and offer your support to these brethren who have striven and continue to strive to assist all Masonic Brothers in learning as much as possible about the Fraternity we all love so much. Let’s make sure that all of our symbolic and Grand Lodge officers have our total support as they assume their duties for another great Masonic year. Remember, without the blue lodges, there would be no Scottish Rite.The month of November was a memorable one for the Valley of Canton. Our enormously successful 240th Reunion honoring Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33°, the Valley’s Hospitaler, got underway at our Stated Meeting on November 10 and featured superb ritual work, great dinners and good fellowship as 90 members saw 9 Master Masons complete their Scottish Rite journey and receive special commemorative jewels celebrating their status as 32° Scottish Rite Masons. The Reunion culminated in a gala celebration on November 12 of Scottish Rite Day which included a fantastic performance by the Hall of Fame Cho-rus enjoyed by over 200 people in the Cathedral Room and an evening banquet Honoring Our Veterans attended by over 400 people who heard sometimes humorous and always inspiring remarks by Col. Donald E. Ballard (Ret.), a Medal of Honor Recipient. Scottish Rite can receive no greater accolades than those it receives for hosting an event paying proper respect to those to whom we owe so much.The 241st Reunion of the Valley of Canton will be on April 21 and 22, 2017, and will honor our Valley Secretary, Ill. James G. Fidler,33°.On November 24 we celebrated Thanksgiving, a day when we ponder the things in life that are truly important and express our gratitude to our Divine Creator for the countless bless-ings He has bestowed.Be sure to join us for our Quarterly Stated Meeting at 7:30PM on Thursday, December 8, preceded by a delicious dinner at 6:30PM.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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DECEMBERThurs., Dec. 8 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingSunday, Dec. 25 - CHRISTMASDAY

JANUARY-2017Sunday, Jan., 1, 2017 - NEWYEARSDAYThurs., Jan., 12 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Sat. Jan. 28 - Six Valley Degree Day in Cleveland

IMPORTANTDATESThurs., Dec. 8 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingSunday, Dec. 25 - CHRISTMASDAYSunday, Jan., 1, 2017 - NEWYEARSDAYThurs., Jan., 12 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Sat. Jan. 28 - Six Valley Degree Day in ClevelandThurs., Feb., 9 - 7:30 PM Stated MeetingTues., Feb. 14 - Valentine’s DayMon., Feb., 20 - Presidents DayThurs., March 9 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingSat., April 1, - Grand Master’s One Day ClassThurs., April 13 - 7:30 PM Stated MeetingFri., April 14 - GOODFRIDAYSun., April 16 - EASTERFri. & Sat., April 21-22 - Spring Reunion

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Brethren we missed you at the last meeting. The program was very informative. The ice cream was very cold and the fellowship was warm. Won’t you join us for our next meeting on January 12th . Come early for dinner, make your reservation.

DECEMBER8THSTATEDMEETINGat7:30PM

DINNERTIME:6:30pmCostis$12.00MENU: • Stuffed Pork Chop • Baked Potato • Mixed Vegetables • Apple Sauce Cake Coffee & Ice Tea RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Contact Bill Stratton at 330-455-6300 or e-mail: cantonmanager@yahoo.com

GALAEVENTSMARKVALLEYOFCANTON’SCELEBRATIONOFSCOTTISHRITEDAYOn Saturday, November 12, 2016, the AASR, Valley of Can-ton gave the public a glimpse of Scottish Rite’s sense of patriotism and dedication to the community as we celebrat-ed Scottish Rite Day with two events that people will be talking about for quite some time to come!In the beautiful Cathedral Room of the Canton Masonic Temple, the Hall of Fame Chorus entertained over 200 people with a medley of popular and patriotic tunes that left everyone asking for more.In the evening over 400 attended a banquet honoring our veterans with Medal of Honor recipient Col. Donald Bal-lard as the featured speaker.There are no words to describe the sensations we were all experiencing as we listened to stories of courage, com-mitment and sacrifice on the part of U. S. servicemen and women who put their lives on the line to preserve our free-dom. This event also provided an opportunity for the Valley to demonstrate Scottish Rite’s commitment to serving the community and identification with efforts to assist veter-ans through financial support of Col. Ballard’s Forgotten Veterans Program, which provides free funeral services for distressed veterans, and to Dr. Timothy Novelli’s Patriot Project, a nationwide network of Chiropractors furnishing free services to wounded veterans. Dr. Novelli played a key role in securing Col. Ballard’s appearance as the speaker for the evening. The Valley of Canton looks forward to future joint endeavors with Dr. Novelli’s organization.Scottish Rite Masonry promotes religious freedom, patrio-tism, service to humanity and love for our fellow beings. We are pleased that the successful events of Scottish Rite Day enabled the Valley of Canton to share those values with the public in an inspiring and enjoyable way.

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Membership by Scott Garan, Chairman So I have been preaching that we show WHAT being a Mason means by HOW we conduct ourselves. It is so very im-portant, because people see us as Free-masons and wonder what’s it all about. Now if we are good men, they will see

that. If we are not, then they will see that too. We can either be our best advertisement or our worst!Another thing I have preached is that we must get the word out to non-Masons that we do good for others! That is the shining light we can show to everyone. Now I have to say, I try to practice what I preach.As most of you are aware, I started a campaign to help worthy veterans in our Valley. I asked that we all bring in some new socks, underwear, shirts, and sweatpants to help out the Canton VA clinic. When I was looking for a veterans group to help, I asked our very own brother Sherman Brick to help. He is a Viet Nam era Special Forces soldier that volunteers to help those at the VA in Canton. He suggested collecting the clothes as many come in for help and may need a change of clothes when they leave. Thus we came up with the idea to collect the clothing.I must say, I think we did better than I expected. I placed a very large box next to the Valley office, and it slowly got filled. Each business meeting would pass and I would see more and more clothing thanks to your generosity! In November, myself and Bro. Sherman Brick met representa-tives at the Canton VA and dropped off our donation. Breth-ren they were very happy. These items of clothing that we donated will give the veterans that need them, some dignity if they are needed. I am very proud of our work and wish to thank all those who donated.As membership chairman I say we need to SHOW others that we DO care for people. With this gesture we have shown a group of veterans that we DO care! To me, THIS is how we spread the word of Masonry! To the veterans that need these items, they will see an outside group that cares for them. There is NO better way of spreading the word about the good we Freemasons do in the world!Once again, I am so proud of all the work we have been doing to spread the word that Freemasonry is more than just an “old boys club,” but that we support our community! I plan on having another drive for the VA in the future, and pray that each of you will participate.I ask that each of you do your best to continue to share hope with non-Masons. To show them that we are men of honor! If we continue to do this in our daily lives, we will grow our ranks because others will want to emulate what we do.Once again brethren, our fraternity has done something that will change someone else’s life, even if it’s for a short time.

JOBSEARCHTIPSTHATHAVECHANGEDBy Monica Rose GwinOhioMeansJobs Centers in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties

The process of searching for a job has evolved and changed in recent years. While the internet has made applying elec-tronically an option, there are many other changes that you need to know in order to make your job search most effective. This month Amy Miller, Resource Center Manager/One-Stop Officer for OMJ Centers in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties, highlights job search tips that have changed.“There have been several significant changes in resumes. Resumes are no longer restricted to one page, especially for people with a professional background. If you are new to the workforce and don’t have a lot of skills, one page is still ap-propriate,” says Miller.Miller cautions that just because you have a great deal of ex-perience, you should avoid writing detailed paragraphs about yourself. Your resume should be concise.You also do not need to include “references available upon request” at the bottom of the resume. If an employer wants references they will ask you for them. Also, the “objective” portion of the resume has been replaced by a “career sum-mary” of an individual’s skills and abilities.“Resumes should be customized. A generic one size fits all resume will not likely be reviewed. Make sure that you are using action words in your resume that match the duties and responsibilities on the job description,” adds Miller. More and more companies are using electronic scanners to do the first review of resumes. The scanner looks at the resume and determines if the items listed in the job descrip-tion match what is on the resume. If they don’t match, your resume won’t get a second look. Always make sure that you Google yourself so you know what will show up if the employer conducts a search on you. There is a wealth of information about everything and every-one at our fingertips. It is naive to think the employer isn’t going to take a few minutes to Google you. It also is very likely that they will search for you on social mediaFinally, be prepared for any type of interview. Interviews can be in person, via telephone, Skype and video, or in a group setting. No matter what medium is used to conduct the interview, you have to be able to impress the employer. Be prepared for whatever type of interview you are asked to complete.Job search is a changing field. The most important step in finding a job is to do your research on what an employer expects, and the most effective way to make the employer notice you. I am proud of each of you for making this world a better place!Scott Garan

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DECEMBERPROGRAM: “BACKPAIN!!!!”Our December program will be Dr. Mark Cecil, M.D., who is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with OMNI Orthopedics. Dr. Cecil received his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton in 1996. He completed the Kenton D. Leatherman Spine Fellowship at the University

of Louisville and Kosair’s Children’s Hospital. His spe-cialty is spinal deformity and degenerative spinal disorders of the neck and back. Dr. Cecil is a member of numerous professional associations including, the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, Ameri-can College of Surgeons, and the International College of Surgeons. He has published many articles and is a frequent lecturer on spinal injuries. Dr. Cecil’s topic should hit home with many of us.

SPRINGREUNIONTOHONOR ILLUSTRIOUSJAMESG.FIDLER,33°At the close of the 240th Reunion the Presiding Officers of the Valley of Canton announced that the Class of the 241st Reunion, to be held on April 21 and 22,2017, will be named in honor of the Valley’s Executive Secretary, Ill. James G. Fidler, 33°.Ill. Bro. Fidler joined the Valley of Canton in the Spring of 1996 as a member of the Ill. Albert H. O’Mealy,33° Class and has served as the Valley’s Executive Secretary since September 1, 2007.He is a Past Master of Wm. McKinley Lodge# 431 (2001) and William H. Hoover Lodge #770 (2009) and served the Grand Lodge as a District Deputy Grand Master for the 21st Masonic District from 2005-2008.Ill. Bro. Fidler was coroneted a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason at the Supreme Council Session in Boston, Massa-chusetts in August, 2009.Jim retired as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation after 31 years of service in April,2006. He met his lovely wife Elaine in Washington, D.C. while he was as-signed to FBI Headquarters and she was working at the U. S. Department of Justice. Jim and Elaine serve on the Board of Governors of the Children’s Dyslexia Center and cherish the many friendships they have made as a result of their gov-ernment service , community activities and association with Freemasonry. The next time you see Jim, please congratulate him on receiving this honor.

NewestMembersBrad R. Richardson .................................. Clinton Lodge #47Brent A. McClelland ..............................Caldwell Lodge #330Jerry L. Wade ..........................................Cypress Lodge #604Kenneth J. McNeil..................................Ebenezer Lodge #33Kevin R. Keffer ...................................Tuscarawas Lodge #59Michael L. Seruch ...................................Sebring Lodge #626Mustafa Al Qaisi .....................................Harmony Lodge #61Roger D. Evens ...........................Wm. McKinley Lodge #431W. Vincent Worrell, Jr ................................Clinton Lodge #47Class Orator - W. Vincent Worrell, Jr.Class President – Michael L. Seruch

Photographs in this issue made possible by Ill. Michael Cecil, 33° and WB Joel Cox.

The editor wishes to extend his apologies for issuing this is-sue of the chronicle late as I was under the weather and out of the office for two weeks. We are playing catchup.

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Presenter Sherman Brick, MSA with Colonel Donald Ballard, the main speaker

Colonel Ballard holding the plaque that was presented to him from the Valley of Canton

“ Seek to understand, then to be understood, Keep a win-win attitude, and the world will be a better place” Donald E Ballard United States Navy Medal of Honor

Below is a view of the large turnout for the celebration honor-ing our Veterans and National Scottish Rite Day.

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Christmas time is quickly approaching as is the Big Ques-tion: “What to do about gift giving?”While there are those who need to receive a tangible gift, there are many who seem to have everything. Something many children don’t have is the ability to read, spell and comprehend due to having the neurological impairment of Dyslexia. Right now there are 20+ children in each of the Ohio Dyslexia Centers receiving one-on-one tutoring to learn the skills needed to become one who understands what was read, to be able to read a-loud without fear of embarrass-ment and to successfully spell in order to write sentences to convey a message. There are just as many on a waiting list in each of the 7 Centers and many more yet to come.Now, about that gift: Give a monetary gift to continue the service offered by the Children’s Dyslexia Center. Honor your gift recipient with a donation to the Center of your choice. Perhaps that someone special has been called home, honor the Memory and the wonderful life of that individual. Recognize an event, anniversary, birthday or award of one who is celebrating. Give the Gift of Reading to a child.For more information, contact the Children’s Dyslexia Cen-ter in your AASR Valley or OES Grand Chapter committee chairman: Diane Phillips at phillipsdlk@gmail.com

Merry Christmas from the Children’s Dyslexia Center,A big thank you to the members of the Board of Governors for the dedication and enthusiasm they put into keeping the Children’s Dyslexia Center in operation. Their devotion to helping children in the community is commendable. Dyslexia is a language based learning disability. The sci-entific study of dyslexia is ongoing. Brain imagery studies show differences in the way the brain of a dyslexic person develops and functions. Children with dyslexia have prob-lems discriminating sounds within a word. Dyslexia is not due to lack of intelligence or desire to learn; with appropriate teaching methods, dyslexics can learn successfully. Studies show that about 15% of the population has dyslexia. This can affect a person’s self-image. Students with dyslexia often end up feeling “dumb” and less capable than they actually are. Dyslexia also runs in families, dyslexic parents are very likely to have children who are dyslexic. The cost of private tutoring is overwhelming to many parents and they are happy to find out about the Children’s Dyslexia Center. The program at the Center is twofold. We provide free of charge, the highest quality multisensory tutoring in reading and written language instruction to children with dyslexia and we also offer a scholarship for tutors in the art, science and practice of tutoring children using the Orton-Gillingham approach to multisensory teaching of reading, writing and spelling. The program is estimated to be $5000 per scholar. We now have 27 children enrolled in the program who are being tutored by 12 certified tutors and 4 scholars. The wait-list is quite lengthy with 28 children. Fundraising: Please save your ACME receipts. The ACME Cash Back Program opened on August 11 and will end the last of this month. Books are for sale in the main lobby of the building. We have received a grant from the Health Foundation of Greater Massillon to sponsor a child for $5000.This will enable us to take a child from the waitlist who lives in the greater Massillon area. Thank you for remembering the Center with a donation when you paid your Scottish Rite dues. Carol Jones, ICALP, Director Children’s Dyslexia Center

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CaldwellLodgeHoldsMuskratDinnerMeetingMembers of Caldwell Lodge are checking their trap lines for that elusive rodent, the MUSKRAT. They intend to make him the guest of honor or is that the main dinner course? Have you seen this little guy? Brethren: YES! It’s that time of the year once again, so mark your calendar for January14,2017 This is the date for the annual “Muskrat Dinner Meeting” at Caldwell Lodge 330 in Bolivar, Ohio. Lodge will open at 6:00 PM.For those brethren who have never experienced this dinner, you are in for a real treat as you experience it for the first time. If you have been there before, you can have fun and relive that first time experience again.As usual, this eve-ning promises to be a very memorable night with a lot of fun and friendship in an informal set-ting. The memories of the night will stay with you at least until you reach your car in the park-ing lot.

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MedalofHonor“Quotes”

“ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends.’ From the Revolutionary War, forward, our American service men and women have done that in the name of the freedom you enjoy today.” Jacklyn H. “Jack” Lucas United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor“ As a commander in peace and war, God gave me wisdom and courage to lead; He taught me to defend freedom and seek peace. Wthout peace there can be no freedom. He taught me to love my neighbor as myself and to love my enemy.” Van T. Barfoot United States Army Medal of Honor“Freedom, patriotism and choice are your inalienable rights given to us by the sacrifices of the men and women who serve in the armed forces. In wartime, ordinary Americans will always step forward to defend freedom and protect our liberties.” Alfred V. Rascon United States Army Medal of Honor “There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit.” PresidentRonaldW.Reagan

MilitaryHumorAfter retiring from the army, a former Artillery Sergeant took a job as a high school teacher. Just before the school year started, he injured his back. He was required to wear a light plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fitted snugly under his shirt and was not noticeable when he wore his suit jacket.On the first day of class, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in the school. The smart-ass punks, hav-ing already heard the new teacher was a former soldier, were leery of him and he knew they would be testing his discipline in the classroom.Walking confidently into the rowdy classroom, the new teach opened the window wide and sat down at his desk. A strong breeze through the window made his tie flap. He picked up a stapler and stapled the tie to his chest!Dead Silence.

Class President, Michael Seruch of Sebring Lodge 626

Class Orator, W. Vincent Worrell, Jr. of Clinton Lodge 47

The 4 presiding Officers of the Valley of Canton with the Class Honoree Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33°

“I would rather have the blue band of the Medal of Honor around my neck than to be the President of the United States.” PresidentHarryS.Truman

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Son’s Dyslexia Diagnosis Prompts Mom’s Search for AnswersSeth Gast has dyslexia and a language disorder. For three years, he has used Bookshare’s online accessible library for schoolwork and to find Boy Scout manuals to obtain his merit badges and become an Eagle Scout. His mom, Dina Gast, credits his academic progress to a renowned dyslexia center, excellent teachers and tutors, and Bookshare. In recognition of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, here is Seth’s story.EarlyReadingFrustrationEntering first grade, Seth was a bright little boy, but his mom noticed his enthusiasm for school and learning diminish. He liked books, but seemed to be frustrated with reading. A shadow followed Seth and his family for years. His mom, Dina Gast, arose each day with uncertainty. She remembers her son bringing books home from school that he could recite from memory. Seth had begun to compensate for his reading challenges with memorization. Mrs. Gast talked with teachers about her son’s lack of reading progress and says, “You never want to hear that anything is wrong with your child, but the answers and solutions for my son did not come easily.”Mrs. Gast began to help Seth with schoolwork; still, his read-ing interest and grades fell. By third grade, she enrolled him in the Ohio Virtual Academy, a tuition-free, fully-accredited, online public school. By sixth grade, Mrs. Gast scheduled tests at the Akron Children’s Hospital where a physician who specializes in neurology developmental and behavior science diagnosed Seth with dyslexia. He also recommended Book-share and the Children’s Dyslexia Center, Inc. run by the Scot-tish Rite Charity and Masonic Order. Mrs. Gast quickly signed her son up for an individual membership to Bookshare.FromBarelyReadingtoReadingwithFullComprehensionFor two years, Seth worked with his online teacher and a certi-fied tutor at the Children’s Dyslexia Center using accessible ebooks from Bookshare. At that time, Seth’s reading, writing and spelling skills were barely at a first grade level. “It’s been amazing to watch his progress,” says his mom. Seth went from barely reading to full comprehension. His handwriting, once gigantic and messy, turned into beautiful cursive. His vocabu-lary and spelling skills improved. Seth also has a much higher self-esteem and a greater understanding of his reading dis-ability. “At first, I did not want people to know that I could not read,” he said. “I memorized a lot of books, but that got harder to do. Bookshare, my teachers, my technology and my mom helped me so much!”BoyScoutsHonorThis year, Seth is completing his Boy Scouts of America merit badge series to become an Eagle Scout. He says, “I still like to hold a printed book or textbook, but I also want to hear the information read aloud.” He reads on an iPad with Read2Go. “The best thing about a digital accessible book is that you can read with your eyes and listen with your ears. This type of

sinks in for me. I know I am smart. My brain is just wired differently.”LeisureReadingSparksaCareerInterestGrowing up, Seth loved to read about nature and animals. It is no surprise that in high school he does well in animal sci-ence and biology. He wants to attend Ohio State University to become a zoologist. He says, “I was inspired by Jack Hanna, a well-respected American zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium who has dyslexia too.”Since identifying Seth’s learning disability, Mrs. Gast is so proud of her son. “Our lives and Seth’s reading skills have improved significantly! He is still a slow reader, but listening to audio books has improved his ability to get schoolwork done with less frustration. He just completed his first se-mester in high school with all A’s. This achievement would not have been possible without teachers who know the advantages of using accessible ebooks and technologies and these valuable resources to support children and adults with dyslexia and other print disabilities.”

Seth Gast

Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33° Class Honoree of the 240th Reunion addressing the Fall Class at Friday night’s dinner.

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MERITORIOUSSERVICEAWARDEESOn Tuesday, November 8h the breakfast at John’s Bar had 7 MSA members and 6 33° members in attendance. The con-versation around the table covered a multitude of subjects. All enjoyed good fellowship and a very nice breakfast. Come join us next month.

BLUELODGEACTIVITIES.On the second Saturday of each month Clinton Lodge #47 located at 333 2nd Street SW, Massillon, serves breakfast from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Come and enjoy good fellowship and

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Wayne-HolmesClubWith the Holidays (Holy Days) coming soon, it is time to move away from Wayne/Holmes Club activity and direct our attention to family and friends. It is a good feeling to be re-membered on these occasions hearing from folks with whom we may have lost touch.Christmas especially, with all our lights and parties and gifting (if that is a word) is a time to think about God’s gift. Reaching out again to touch the lives of his children.With all of the inclusiveness we have brought upon ourselves, acknowledgement and worship of the god of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, our God, father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, have been lost or ignored or at most, moved from center spotlight.Our nation was founded by men of faith. It was the churches that formed the concept of a civil government. The early colonial constitutions required one to be of a particular reli-gious persuasion; later changed to be any Christian other than Catholic, then any Christian, then included Jews, then any belief, and now no confession of faith is required at all and Christianity is shunted aside or even outlawed.Have we forgotten who we are? And whose we are?This sounds too much like a sermon, but for the greatest joy of the holidays remember family and friends by remembering the greatest gift of all time; the One who redeems us all.Brother Dana Keirstead

The MSA club holds a monthly scheduled breakfast for all MSA Awardees throughout 2016. They are held the second Tuesday of each month at John’s Bar at 9:00 AM.The schedule for 2016 is as follows. The breakfast is open to all Scottish Rite members. Plan on attending.The Valley of Canton MSAs are always working diligently to support the efforts of the Valley.

April 11th September 12th December 13th May 9th October 10th January 10th 2017 June 13th November 14th February 14th July 11th December 12th March 14th August 8th

S.A.M.S.ClubDear Brerhren:Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.December is upon us . For all you York Rite Members ,don’t forget Most Illustrious Edwin G. Herrick and Right Eminent Grand Commander Ronald L. Vicars RECEPTION at Kala-hari center near Sandusky Ohio on Saturday December 3rd, 2016. Reservations must be in by November 26th. Oriental 128 Chapter Inspection in the Past Master Degree will be on December 9th at 7:30pm.Knight Masons will meet in Gallon on December 16th, at 6pm.I would like to now take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. Remember those you haven’t seen in a while and reflect on those we have lost. WB. Ronald G. Horne

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The Hall of Fame Chorus provided the entertainment on Scottish Rite Day in the Cathedral Room at the Valley of Canton

Pictured L-R: Colonel Donald E. Ballard, Medal of Honor recipient, Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33° Class Honoree, Dr. Tim Novelli, Founder of the Patriot Project.

InmemoriamWhen the world is upside down, brush away the tears, the frown,

Say a little prayer and soon, a ray of hope will conquer gloom.Our lot is easier to bear when we talk to God in prayer.

And like a beakon shining bright, prayer will soothe the grievous plight.Tales of woe, like useless weeds, serve no purpose, but the seeds

That enable us to cope are the prayers of faith and hope.The Grand Architect of the Universe has received the following into His Presence:

With sympathy and sorrow, we share in the loss of our brothers:

John R. Bailey Eugene L. Leno Irving J. Olson Frederic Shaheen

Dale E. Everhart, Jr Harold C. Messner Stephen J. Sekeres Robert M. Shuster

Robert W. AlexanderAlfred M. BillerGeorge A. BoyleJames L. BranchBobby G. BurnsGeorge ColleyJames R. DaubenspeckDavid DullJames FugattPaul E. GriffinGary W. GuistRobert Hahn, 33°Ray Hall

Thomas A. HeakinJohn L. HenningWilliam S. HermanClark C. HoehnJim Hone, MSABarnard Edward HooverJames HowenstineDon HurlesDavid Johnson, Jr.Johnnie Jones, MSALaverne M. KandleJames D. KirkpatrickZeb V. Malavite

Dale F. MoseDon C. NixonWilliam Noggle, 33°Earl W. NorrisTheodore F. NovakArthur E. OvercasherJames W. RatliffRobert RedenbackEarnest RiddleDon RobsonE. Jay Robson, 33°Kenneth O. SampselEarl Somoskey, MSA

Ronald Stack William StevenPatrick SupplesJames B. TedrickDaniel D. TuckerRev. Raymond TuckerJames D. WranaClayton WrightHarold YoungJames D. Young

The following have been reported as Ill or Distressed