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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° - James C. Lewers - Sovereign Prince Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix -18° - Daniel L. Heaton - Most Wise Master Stark Consistory 32° - Rick L. Miller - Commander-in-Chief

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VALLEY OF CANTON’S NEWEST MSAs

On June 13, 2015, approximately 500 Scottish Rite Brethren and their guests, attended the Ohio Council of Deliberation Banquet at the Hilton Cincinnati, Netherland Plaza . 22 deserving brethren received the Meritorious Service Award in recognition of their con-tribution to their respective Valleys. Shown above with Ill. Frank L. Sekeres, 33o, Deputy’s Representative for the Valley of Canton, are the Valley of Canton’s newest Red Cap Recipients with their Ladies: Bro. Don Mellen, MSA and his Lady Jo Ann and Bro. Larry Nicsinger, MSA and his Lady Carol

Valley of Canton’s 2016 MSAs

At the June 13 meeting of OCD in Cincinnati it was announced that the two Brethren from the Valley of Canton named to receive the prestigious Meritorious Service Award in Akron in 2016 are William G. Bird, IV and Gary L. Marks

August, 2015

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A.A.S.R. VALLEY OF CANTON Frank L. Sekeres, 33o, Deputy’s Repre sentative for the Valley of Canton

James G. 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

Publication Staff:Office Manager & Chronicle Editor William A Rodgers, MSA E-Mail: w43j48@sssnet.com

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ill. Thomas J. White, 33° Chairman of the Board

Ill R. Wesley Webber, Jr., 33° Vice-Chairman of the Board

Ill. Eugene R. Wagmiller, 33°

Ill. Kenneth R. Morris, 33°

Bro. David L. Detchon, 32°

Rodney W. Lentz, 32o

Thrice Potent Master Emeth Lodge of Perfection

James C. Lewers, 32° Sovereign Prince, Mystic Council Princes of Jerusalem

Daniel L. Heaton, 32° Most Wise Master Brenton Chapter, Rose Croix

Rick L. Miller, 32o

Commander-in-Chief Stark Consistory

Brother Ben Franklin Award 2009-10

Best Publication - Category IV

MISSION STATEMENT FOR - 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.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 56 MEN WHO SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Arm; an-other had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.What kind of men were they?Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His posses-sions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge and Middleton.At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr. noted that British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.John Hart was driven from his wife’s beside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year, he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. Remember: freedom is never free!

239th FALL REUNION The 239th Fall Reunion, with Ill. and RWB David M. Hopkins, 33o as class honoree will be held October 15th, 16th, and 17th.• On Thursday, the 15th, Candidate orientation. • On Friday, the 16th, the 4o and 14o, with a light dinner preceding the degrees.• On Saturday, the 17t h, the 15o, 18o, 23o, 31o and 32o

• There will be a ladies program held on Saturday, all followed with a dinner in the Ball Room

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AUGUSTThurs., Aug., 13 - 6:30 PM Steak Fry Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingSat., Aug 15 -4:30 PM Central Stark Club Steak FryTues., Aug 18 - 6:00 PM Canton Commandery Corn RoastSun-Tues., Aug. 30 - Sept 1- Supreme Council, IndianapolisSEPTEMBER

Mon., Sept.,7 - LABOR DAYThurs. Sept., 10 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated Meeting

IMPORTANT DATESThurs., Aug., 13 - 6:30 PM Steak Fry Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingSat., Aug 15 -4:30 PM Central Stark Club Steak FryTues., Aug 18 6:00 PM Canton Commandery Corn RoastSun-Tues., Aug. 30 - Sept 1- Supreme Council, IndianapolisMon., Sept.,7 - LABOR DAYThurs. Sept., 10 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs. Oct. 8 - 6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., Fri., Sat., Oct. 15, 16, 17 - 239th Fall ReunionFri., Sat., Oct 23 & 24 - Grand Lodge in Columbus, OhioWed,, Nov. 11 - VETERANS DAYThurs., Nov.12 - 6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Stated MeetingThurs., Nov. 26 - THANKSGIVINGThurs., Dec. 10- 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated Meeting

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We missed you at the last meeting. The program was very informative. The ice cream was very cold and the fellow-ship was warm. Won’t you join us for our next meeting on August 13, 2015 . Come early for dinner.

Moving? New email? New phone? Members are reminded that the most efficient way to change their personal information or to get questions answered regarding dues is to call, write or email the Valley Office. They can make all neces-sary changes. For a list of Valley contact information, visit us at the Valley web site: www.cantonscottishrite.com or email: valleyofcanton@yahoo.com. The Valley address is AASR Valley of Canton 836 Market Ave. North Canton, OH 44702 Phone: 330-455-2321

AUG. 13, 2015 STATED MEETING at 7:30 PM DINNER TIME: 6:30 pm DINNER MENU: Cost is $16.00 • Strip Steak • Baked Potato / sour cream • Green Beens • Mushrooms • Strawberry Shortcake • Coffee & Ice Tea RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Contact Bill Stratton at 330-455-6300 email: cantonmanager@yahoo.com Reservation Deadline is August 10, 2015

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contact you about news or changes in the program.

Please send an e-mail to Bill Rodgers, Office Manager at (valleyofcanton@yahoo.com) with a note requesting to be added to the e-mail list. Please include your name.

Due to new Post Office routings, there may be an extended delay in receiving your issue by regular mail.

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FROM OUR SECRETARY Brethren, this time of year our thoughts turn to fun and relaxation as we look for ways to take advantage of nicer weather. As we look toward the rest of summer keep in mind the events being planned by the Valley of Canton for the

Inspiration, Convenience and Enjoyment of the members.The month of August provides still more opportunities for Valley members to get together and have fun. The Stated Meeting at the Masonic Temple in Canton at 7:30PM on August 13 will be preceded by a delicious steak dinner at 6:30PM sponsored by the Masonic Association and will feature the camaraderie Scottish Rite is famous for. Also, mark your calendars for the 8 th Annual Central Stark Club Steak Fry and Wine Tasting at the Louisville VFW at 4:30PM on Saturday August 15 ,an event you won’t want to miss. Information about these activities appears elsewhere in the Chronicle.And don’t forget that the Scottish Rite tradition of volunteer activities in connection with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony continues this year and provides another opportunity for Scottish Rite Masons to get together. Something tells me our HOF volunteers will be recognized in an upcoming edition of the Chronicle.Looking ahead, the Tuscarawas Scottish Rite Club is hosting a Prereunion Event at the residence of Ill. Bro. Kenny Cline on Saturday, September 12.Please remember, we need petitions for the upcoming Fall Reunion honoring Ill. Bro. David Hopkins.Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the summer. See you soon.Fraternally,Jim Fidler,33°, Executive Secretary

More Facts in Fiction By Anne (French Publisher translator)

When I translated Shadow Ritual, I learned much about the occupation, including the systematic persecu-tion of Freemasons by occupying forces and the Vichy Government.As the Germans made their way across Europe, they dissolved Ma-sonic organizations and confiscated Freemason assets and documents.

They closed Freemason lodges, pilfered membership lists, ar-chives and cultural artifacts. They implemented a widespread propaganda campaign against freemasonry. They charged both Jews and Masons with having provoked World War II, and with being responsible for the policies of US President Franklin Roosevelt, who was identified as a Freemason.In France, there were discriminatory measures decreed against Masons, who were declared enemies of the state. The Vichy regime identified all the members of the Grand Orient of France¬—these records can be found on microfilm at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives.Here are some figures related to the Service des sociétés secrètes in France:• 170,000 suspects• 60,000 Freemasons listed• 6,000 Freemasons targeted specifically• 989 deported• 540 shot or killedI put together a timeline of persecutions. 1939 — September: Freemason lodges shut in Strasbourg 1940 — June 14: Germans took over Grand Orient headquar ters in Paris June 22: Feldpolizei seized Freemason property in France August: Secret societies forbidden by law in France — August 19: Decree dissolves Grande Loge and Grand Orient — October: Anti-Freemason exhibit at Petit Palais — October Masonic orphanage founded in 1862 turned into a jail 1941 — January: Freemasons start to organize resistance — August: Public listing of Freemason names 1943 — January: Pétain speaks out against Freemasonry — Anti-Freemason movie Force Occult released

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A group picture of the Meritorious Service Awaardees and 33o Guests who attended the annual dinner at the Canton Womans Club on Saturday June 20, 2015

A CELEBRATION OF FREEMASONRY

Celebrating BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF and TRUTH

Within the 21st MASONIC DISTRICTSponsored by the Blue Lodge Associations of Stark, Summit and Tuscarawas Counties

WHAT: A covered dish dinner for all Masonic Organization and their Families

WHERE: Tadmor Shrine Temple and Pavilion – 3000 Krebs Drive, Akron Ohio

WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 2015

TIME: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM ----- Rain or Shine COST: FREE

What to bring: A covered dish plus table service and lawn chairs

Last Name: A – G please bring a MAIN DISHLast Name : H – O please bring a SIDE DISH

Last Name: P – Z please bring a DESSERT

ACTIVITIES: Carnival Games, MAGIC SHOW (4:00 PM), Adult Games, Face PaintingCard Games, New Play Ground Equipment and Home Made ICE CREAM

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Franklin-Freemasonry And The Enlightenment“In February 1731, Franklin became a Freemason. Shortly thereafter lie volunteered to draft bylaws for the embryonic local chapter, named for St. John the Baptist; upon acceptance of the bylaws he was elected warden and subsequently master of the Lodge. Within three years he became Grand Master of all of Pennsylvania’s Masons.” So said H.W. Brands in his book The First American.

“With twenty-three printing establishments and, by 1776, seven newspapers— more newspapers even than London— Philadelphia was the publishing capital of the colonies. It was not only that Franklin’s immensely popular Poor Richard’s Almanac emanated from Philadelphia, but political pamphlets of such far-reaching influence as John Dickinson’s Letter from a Pennsylvania Farmer, Thomas Jefferson’s spirited Summary View of the Rights of British America, and now, Common Sense, which was selling faster than anything ever published in America. Shops in nearly every street offered an array of goods and enticements such as most delegates to Congress could never find at home.

There were as many as thirty bookshops and twice the number of taverns and coffeehouses, with names like Blue Anchor, Bunch of Grapes, Tun Tavern, Conestogawagon, rising Sun, Half Moon, and each had

its own clientele. The Free Masons convened at the staid old Indian King on Market Street.”

This was the Philadelphia John Adams found when he arrived in 1774, a new member of Congress, as described by David Mc-Cullough in his outstanding biography of John Adams. Later Adams was appointed a Resident Commissioner and moved to Paris in 1777 where he joined Franklin. He was a desperately lonely man. David McCullough describes Adams as:“Privately, he was distraught and painfully lonely. It had been more than three months since he left home and still there was no word from Abigail. He worried about her, longed for her. Franklin amused himself playing chess with his fashionable friends; Adams did not know chess. Franklin had his Masonic meetings; Adams was not a Mason.”It’s very clear that Benjamin Franklin had interests other than pure politics. Freemasonry was an important part of his lifeDavid McCullough recognized this and remarked how it made a difference in the lives of the two men. A bit later, Franklin added to his Masonic involvement by joining the Lodge of the Nine Muses in Paris. Said H.W. Brands in The First American“The suspicions Franklin aroused were only increased by his association with one of the most prominent subversive organiza-tions in the French capital. The Masonic Lodge of the Nine Sisters had been the brainchild of the late husband of Madame Hel-vetius. Named for the muses of the arts and sciences, the lodge deliberately embraced philosophers of all disciplines; among its members were some of the freest-thinkers in the realm. This, and the secrecy the lodge shared with all Masonic affiliates, rendered it suspect in the eyes of the keepers of the status quo. Franklin was aware of these suspicions, and as senior American commissioner he took them into consideration. But as a longtime Mason, a lover of all nine sisters, and an incorrigible free-thinker, he could not decline membership. He was inducted during the spring of 1778 as the 106th member.He came in the door just behind the most famous French subversive of the age. Voltaire had been skewering orthodoxies of various sorts for decades, making him persona non grata with the monarchs of France and Prussia, to name nvo in particular. At Franklin’s arrival in 1776 Voltaire had been exiled from Paris for a quarter century. Yet as he felt the life flowing out of his bony frame—whether retarded or accelerated by the fifty cups of coffee lie was said to drink each day, no one knew— he insisted on returning to the capital. “ In his book “Revolutionary Brotherhood”, Stephen Bullock talks about Franklin, beginning with a reference to Jean Theo-phile Desag uliers:“His writings later inspired his Masonic Brother Benjamin Franklin’s scientific work. Desagulier’s demonstrations helped spread enlightened science in England as well. In 1719, while serving as Grand Master, he gave a series of lectures in the great rooms owned by Sir Richard Steele, the coauthor of the Spectator and, according to some evidence, Desagulier’s Masonic brother. This connection between enlightened ideas and the fraternity continued throughout the century. Franklin, whose news-paper reprinted a story about Montesquieu’s 1730 initiation, led the aged Voltaire into a Parisian lodge for his initiation forty-eight years afterward.”The picture is quite clear. Whatever his original motives for joining Freemasonry, Franklin truly valued his membership. To him it brought comfort, closeness and camaraderie with his Masonic brothers. Membership was also important enough To Franklin to want to share it with Voltaire, one of the most enlightened thinkers of his time A bit later, Franklin added to his Masonic involvement by joining the Lodge of the Nine Muses in Paris. Said H.W. Brands in The First AmericanPart of the reason these events could occur could be summed up in three words: Reformation. Renaissance and Enlightenment. The first of these major events to occur was the Renaissance, which was a development of western civilization marking the transition from the middle ages to modern times. The Renaissance began in the 14th century

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transition from the middle ages to modern times. The Renaissance began in the 14th centuryThe Reformation was a religious revolution in Western Europe in the 16th century which began the breakaway from the tradi-tional religious hierarchy of the day. The Roman Catholic Church. This was the beginning of freedom of religion.The Enlightenment was a term used for the rational, liberal, humanitarian, and scientific trend of the 18th century of Western thought. The period is also sometimes known as the Age of Reason. Representative of the Enlightenment are such thinkers as Voltaire and Montesquieu who were Freemasons and in America, Thomas Paine. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Of the three. Franklin was a Freemason.What did the Renaissance, the Reformation and the Enlightenment really mean? These three historical movements changed the world. Taken together they helped to stimulate thought, freedom of expression, creativity, and gave us freedom of religion. These were momentous movements that gave people a “sense of purpose.”

Franklin-Freemasonry And The Enlightenment, Part TwoLet’s turn to Freemasonry for a moment, and ask ourselves—What was in the Masonic fraternity that stimulated Benjamin Franklin to want to become a member? He certainly was active, he wrote the bylaws for his lodge, and he brought Voltaire into the Fraternity, and always throughout his long life enjoyed his Masonic membership. Why? What was his Masonic “sense of purpose?” Let’s fast forward to today and share some thoughts about where we are as a nation. It could be fairly said that many people no longer go to church for spiritual contemplation or read a newspaper to learn. The successful churches and the successful TV newscasts or print media are those who entertain. We have become a nation who worships mediocrity and in the dumb-ing down of our country no one can rise to the level excellence. We can only rise to the same level of mediocrity shared by our fellow students or co-workers. Is this helpful? We do this so that no one will have low self-esteem. “High self-esteem” is now praise for doing nothing and accomplishing nothing. Do we pay to see Michael Jordan play at the same level as his teammates? And if we don’t, why do we accept it in our schools and universities? Well one of the answers is—it is always easier to go along. Benjamin Franklin was not a man who went along.What had all this to do with Freemasonry? Well at one time Freemasons were looked upon as leaders in the community. They were perceived as good men with a mission. That mission was to help bring a better quality of life in our homes, our commu-nities, our states, and our nation. Today’s great challenge for the Masonic Fraternity, in my view, is how to return to a “sense of purpose”. How do Masons regain our rightful place as role models in the community? How do we reach out in community involvement? How do we demonstrate one of the greatest slogans of our country? In unity there is strength!In my judgment there is nothing Freemasons could do that would be more important than undertaking the role of unity builder by being seen in our communities, by doing community outreach, and showing by example what it means to be part of a fam-ily, not only our own family, but the family of our town, the family of our state, the family of our nation. Without fully real-izing it Masons used to do these things. But like the rest of the country our “sense of purpose” had eroded. We have to begin strengthening our lodges because that is where Masonic activity will always take place.We do not need a Paul Revere warning the countryside. That has already happened. We just need leadership. Each lodge must determine for itself how it wishes to express its outreach. Some lodges consider themselves educational, some enjoy commu-nity projects. It is not for anyone to tell a lodge what they should do but simply to encourage them to do something, because successful lodges are active lodges accomplishing goals that they have set. But, this requires leadership.Let’s encourage our membership to begin anew the spiritual, the cultural, the moral, and the ethical reawakening given to us by the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment, and let’s also be proud that Freemasons were involved in all three.Benjamin Franklin wrote his own epitaph.The body of Benjamin Franklin, Printer (like the cover of an old book, its contents torn out and stripped of its lettering and gilding), lies here, food for worms; but the work shall not be lost, for it will (as he believed) appear once more in a new and more elegant edition, revised and corrected by the Author.Epitaph on Himself (composed in 1728)What a tribute it would be to this most distinguished man and Mason if we as Freemasons were to take this epitaph to heart. To use the shining example set by Benjamin Franklin, with his ‘”sense of purpose,” to dedicate ourselves to service to our fellow-man, as he so faithfully did. Richard E. Fletcher is a PGM (VT), Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America and a member of the Lodge of the Nine Muses, 1776, Washington D. C. where this paper \\’as originally given.

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From the Children’s Dyslexia Center

Greetings from the Children’s Dyslexia Center The Center is now closed and will reopen late in September. In the meantime, we will be cleaning, resupplying rooms and repairing items so the rooms will be ready for the fall.The Toledo Center is downsizing and planning for only one more year. They have offered file cabinets and book shelves to other Centers if they want these items. Thank you to Ted Rhodes who volunteered to drive to Toledo to pick up several items. The Health and Wellness Foundation of Greater Massillon honored us with a Grant of $10,000 to sponsor two children from the greater Massillon area. As a result, this summer, we were able to remove two children from the wait list for tutoring, The new scholar program began in June and will enable us to take ten children from the wait list in September. The schol-ars have attend four lectures in June and July. They will at-tend one in August and one in September and will begin the practicum when we reopen.A workshop for tutors was held this summer and they earned four continuing credit units toward recertification. Wish List Copy paperStampsGift certificates to Office Max or StaplesIndex cards (3x5 & 4x6 unruled)Envelopes (letter size and larger)White outPocket folders without prongsDry erase markersBook ends1 inch rings for flash cardsThank you again for supporting this wonderful program for children with dyslexia. Your continued support will ensure the strength of this valuable program in the community.Carol Jones, Director

RAINBOW GIRLSThe 84th annual session of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls was held July 9-12 on the campus of Ke-nyon College at Gambier, Ohio. Brianna Phillips served as escort for Mrs. Barbara Stuart, Grand Deputy of District 14 and Katie Kee served as escort for Mrs. Deborah Anderson, Grand Deputy of District 11.Both girls were also members of the Grand Choir and partici-pated in the Super Team events. Brianna received 2nd place recognition for her outfit design at the “Strut the Catwalk” Friday Night Party. Katie is a member of Sandstone Assembly and Brianna is a member of Medina Assembly. Katie attends N. Canton City Schools while Brianna attends Jackson Local. Reactivat-ing Canton Assembly is possible with the receiving of 10 petitions for membership. At this time, neither Katie nor Brianna can attend meetings on a regular basis or participate in the social activities of her present assembly. The hope is to secure 10 petitioners in the very near future so that Rain-bow would return to the Canton Masonic temple and all could enjoy its benefits. The age of a Rainbow Girl is having celebrated her 11th birthday but not yet her 20th. The recom-mendation by a Mason or Eastern Star member is necessary but there is not an affiliation requirement which allows a broader potential of membership. The newly installed Grand Worthy Advisor is Kaitlyn Turner of Fairborn Assembly. She will be a freshman at Kent State University in the fall. She has chosen Peace, Faith and Rain-bow and the Motto: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix. The selected charity is Ohio Rainbow Relay for Life. Each assembly is encouraged to participate in Relay for Life events and to sell Daisy cutouts at $1.00 each with the name of a loved one taken by cancer or survivor on each as hallway decorations at Grand Assembly. The Membership Program is Build-a-Bus where each assembly creates a VW bus poster featuring the members in a window on the bus. Give thought to the young girls in your neighborhood, church and family and extend the pride in your Masonic or Eastern Star life by encouraging a young girl to experience the fraternal friend-ship through becoming a member of the Rainbow for Girls. In doing so, you can help Brianna and Katie build a bus

of members for Canton Assembly. Informational brochures and/or petitions may be obtained by e-mailing Cantonassem-bly@gmail.com or contacting Diane Phillips who works at the Canton Masonic temple and Children’s Dyslexia Center. There is also the website for Ohio Rainbow Girls at www.ohiorainbow.org and IORG website at www.gorainbow.org

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Scottish Rite Cap & Case NAME: ____________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Hat Size: _______________ $42.50 Case: ___________ $26.00 Black ______ White _____ Brown _____ Total Order _____________ Make the check out to AASR-Valley of Canton Mail to: AASR – Valley of Canton 836 Market Ave. N. Canton, OH 44702

Scottish Rite Cap & Case The Valley Store has available the Scottish Rite Black 32° Cap. The cost is $42.50 Cases are also available for $26.00 They come in white, brown or black Both can be ordered through the Valley Office All orders must be prepaid. Make the check out to AASR-Valley of Canton Please state your hat size when ordering. Sizes go from 6 3/8 to size 8

Interview Questions: Why Should I Hire You?By Monica Rose GwinOhioMeansJobs Centers in Stark and Tuscarawas CountiesAt the end of an interview the interviewer will wind up by asking you a few questions to gauge your interest in the job. The most common question is: “Why should I hire you?”Amy Miller, Resource Center Manager/One-Stop Officer for OMJ Centers, advises that you should take time to practice the answer to this question. You need to re-state your skills, work ethic and how they fit with the position. Take another minute to state your motivation, ability to learn quickly and adaptability in the workplace.“Most likely the interviewer will then ask if you have any questions. Be prepared. Have questions ready, but don’t be redundant. If the interviewer has answered most of your questions move on to your closing,” says Miller.Another important question to ask is if they have any con-cerns about hiring you. This gives you a chance to get a heads up on what their concerns might be, and then explain why you are the right choice for the position.According to Miller, your closing is where you ask for the job, which you can state in several different ways. You should highlight the skills you have that are a match for the job. Highlight your ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tasks. Also, mention your ability to get along well with oth-ers, both co-workers and customers if appropriate.“Your final statement should re-state your appreciation for the interview and that after the interview you are more convinced that your skills and experience would be the perfect fit for the job, and that you hope they will offer you the position. Be sure to reiterate that you want the job,” adds Miller.Always ask when they will be making their decision, and say that you are looking forward to hearing from them.“Most importantly don’t forget to practice your closing with a friend. It will flow much better if you have an idea of what you are going to say,” says Miller.

Rainbow Girls Brianna Phillips and Katie Kee

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDEES The MSA club holds a monthly scheduled breakfast for all MSA Awardees throughout 2015. They are held the second Tuesday of each month at John’s Bar at 9:00 AM.

The schedule for 2015 is as follows, with no Tuesday meet-ing following a holiday. The breakfast is open to all Scottish Rite members, plan on attending.

Oct. 13th

Aug. 11th Nov. 10th

Sept. 8th Dec. 8th

The Valley of Canton MSAs are always working diligently to support the efforts of the Valley .

RESERVATION COUPON 8th Annual Steak Fry & Wine Tasting WHEN: August 15, 2015TIME: Social hour starting at 4:30 PM, Dinner at 5:30 PM COST: $20.00 per person or $30.00 per CouplePLACE: VFW in Louisville, Ohio CHOICE: Steak _________________________ Chicken _______________________NAME: ______________________________________________MAIL TO: Central Stark Club, AASR 3821 Dauphin Dr. NE Canton, OH 44702 RESERVATION DEAD LINE IS AUGUST, 10, 2015

The Central Stark Club 8th Annual Steak FryThe Central Stark Club will be

holding their 8th Annual Steak Fry and Wine Tasting on Saturday, August 15, 2015. It will be held at the VFW in Louisville, Ohio, with the Social hour starting at 4:30 PM and the Dinner at 5:30 PM.COST: $20.00 per person, $30.00 per coupleMENU: Strip Steak or Chicken, Baked Potato, Bean Salad, Potato Salad, and Dessert. Little Paws Winery will be providing the adult beverages (all you can drink) -- Local Wines, Domestic Ales, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.BINGO will be played with prizes.LOCATION: same as last year, VFW, 7459 Columbus Rd., Louisville, Ohio.You may phone your reservations to Terry Rundquist at 330-492-2574 or mail to: Central Stark Club, AASR 3821 Dauphin Dr. NE Canton, OH 44702Please make checks payable to: Central Stark Club, AASR

On July 14th, MSA members met at John’s for their monthly breakfast. 7 MSAs and 3 33rds enjoyed the fellowship of a nice summer morning

ANNUAL CORN ROASTOn August 18th The Canton Commandery will host their Annual Corn Roast. It is an all you can eat event. MENU: Corn on the cob, Hot Dogs, Vegetables Coffee or Tea. TIME: 6:00 PM DONATION of $5.00

This event is open to the public so bring your friends

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In memoriam Don’t be afraid, for I have assured you; I have called you by name, you are Mine.

When you go go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown!

When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not burn up,For I am the Lord your God...you are precious to me...don’t be afread, for I am with you!

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:

Howard L. Baxter William B. Grigor Franklin R. Haring William L. Nesbit Samuel M. Prater Richard P. StrattonJames E. Blackburn Morgan B. Hamlin Patrich W. Jorden George Olesko Eugene R. Stentz

The following have been reported as ill or distressed

Robert W Alexander Robert Hahn, 33° Paul A. Kliner E. Jay Robson, 33° Harold Young

Ronald L. Barnhart, MSA Ray Hall Louis Lautzenheiser Kenneth O. Samsel James D. Young

Alfred M. Biller Charles Hansan Gust Malavite James Selig

George A. Boyle Thomas A. Heakin Richard Manos Earl Somoskey, MSA

Ellis D. Bush William S. Herman Donald L. Miller Ronald Stack

Beecher Coger Clark C. Hoehn Howard Moomaw William Steven Jim Hone, MSA

James R. Daubenspeck Jim Hogsed Dale F. Moss Patrick Supples Charles E. Ebright

David Dull James J. Howenstine John Neel Loren Taylor

James Fugatt Ted Howenstine, MSA Don C. Nixon James B. Tedrick

Neil Graver Don Hurles William Noggle, 33° Rev. Raymond Tucker

Robert P. Greenwood David Johnson, Jr. Jim Ratliff Dale Walter

Paul E. Griffin Laverne M. Kandle Robert Reidenback James D. Wrana

Gary W. Guist LeRoy Kibler Earnest Riddle Clayton Wright