Everett Pearman - Newton Lodge

April 29, 2010

Everett Pearman

Effingham Daily News

CROOKED CREEK TOWNSHIP —    Everett Leroy “Roy” Pearman, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, in Crooked Creek Township, Jasper County.

   Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Crain Funeral Home, Newton, with Pastor David Heath officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Masonic rites given at 8 p.m. Burial will be at Brooks Cemetery, rural Newton, with military rites by Jasper Post 20. Memorials may be made to Newton Masonic Lodge, Hope Food Pantry or Rose Hill Community Church.

    Everett was born on Feb. 19, 1948, in Effingham, the son of Julius C. and Eileen Turner Pearman. After graduating from high school, Everett entered the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a self-employed repairman and carpenter. He attended Rose Hill Community Church and volunteered with Hope Food Pantry, Hidalgo. Everett was active in Newton Masonic Lodge 216 AF&AM and was serving as junior warden, was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Danville and held honorary memberships in many lodges in the area.

    He will be loved and remembered by his mother, Eileen Pearman of Newton; sister, Kathy Newlin and husband, Darrel, of Hidalgo; brother-in-law, Larry Max Kibler of Newton; nephews, Eldon Kibler and wife, Dawn, of Newton and Darren Newlin of Hidalgo; niece, Lynn Inyart and husband, Sean, of Newton; great-nephew and nieces, Drew Kibler and Elias and Emma Inyart; aunt, Margurite Mandel of Carlinville; and close friend, Steve Cox of Newton.

Jack York

Jack Travis York

EUGENE, Ore. — Jack Travis York, 82, died Friday, April 16, 2010, in Eugene, Ore.
Mr. York was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Danville, Ill., the son of Claude Harrison York and Jessie Marie (Ramsey) York.

He married Mary Ruth Thiede in 1949. She survives. They had celebrated their 60th anniversary in June 2009. They had moved to Eugene in 2008.

Other survivors include a son, Lt. Col. Stephen T. (wife, Debra) York, USMC retired, Springfield, Va.; a daughter, Marcia E. York, Florence, Ore.; and three great-granddaughters, Layla Lumbard, Rayhan Lumbard and Sophia Baglivio, and a great-granddaughter due May 11; a sister-in-law, Helen Jenkins of Danville; and two brothers-in-law, Paul Thiede of Austin, Texas, and Alfred Thiede, Savoy, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and step-mother, Ellen Seaborg.

Mr. York had worked 1951-1960 as a milkman with Producer’s Dairy; as a salesman 1960-1968 with Dell Storm Aluminum Products; as a salesman 1968-1996 with Cooke Business Forms; and as Blount Township tax assessor 1996-2003.

He was a 1945 graduate of Danville High School, and served in the Navy as a radioman during World War II aboard the USS Norfolk in the European Theater.

Mr. York was a 32nd Degree Mason at the Danville lodge, and had attended Trinity Lutheran and Bethel Lutheran churches.

No immediate ceremony is planned by the family. After his wife’s passing, they will be interred together at Helt’s Prairie Cemetery near Cayuga, Ind.

Michael Casey - Tolono Lodge

Michael Casey


URBANA – Michael Eugene Casey, 75, of Urbana passed away on Thursday (April 22, 2010) at home.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 26, with the funeral immediately following at 2 p.m. in the Mount Hope Mausoleum, Champaign. Brother Patrick Casey will officiate.

Mike was born in Mahomet on Aug. 27, 1934, the son of Arthur and Nellie Record Casey. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Mike is survived by his wife Bev and daughter Laura Casey Mast, her husband Dan and grandchildren Grant and Anna Mast. He is also survived by two sisters, Ann Smith and Lois Kalk; two brothers, Jerry Casey and Patrick Casey; and many loving in-laws.

Mike served in the 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in Washington state at Fort Lewis, and in Alaska on the Bering Sea Coast and at Point Barrow in 1957 and 1958.

Mike worked at the University of Illinois Physical Plant for 35 years and was a member of Local 363 Painters Union. He retired in 1991. He was also a member of the Tolono Masonic Lodge and the Danville Consistory.

Mittendorf-Calvert Funeral Home, Champaign, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to family wishes.

Bridgeport York Rite News

Bridgeport York Rite Newsletter

http://www.illinoisyorkrite.org/bridgeport_YR.htm

W.R. Lashbrook Council #55: 
May 1^st we will be having a Council day beginning at 9:30am with

The 8^th & 9^th. At noon we will have a Dutch Treat lunch at Gray’s

and at 3pm at the Bridgeport City Park we will have the Secret

Master Degree. This 3pm performance will be open to the public.

Since it is open to the public it will be advertised as “The Last King

Of Judah”  The cost for the Secret Master Degree is only $10.00

                                                     

Gorin Commandery #14 June 12^th at 2pm we will have an Outdoor Order of the Temple at Red

                                              Hills State Park North Entrance. Cost is $10.00, which includes dinner.

                                              At the bottom of this newsletter is a registration form!!!

Can You Say Caddy Shack??????

Bridgeport York Rites is sponsoring a Charity 4-Man Scrambler Golf Tournament Mt. Carmel Golf Course May 22, 2010. The cost is $40.00 per player, which includes Lunch, Cart & Green Fees. Lunch is at 12Noon and a Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM. This is open to ALL Masons and Non-Masons. Lets try to get at least one Foursome from each Lodge in our Area. If you want to play we have some other guys that are looking for a TEAM.

Sign-up Sheets are available at www.illinoisyorkrite.org/bridgeport thanks to Sir Knight & Companion Earl Knight.

If you don't have a computer contact Bo Cook or Skip Hamilton (618) 445-2964 for assistance.

Reservations for this event and monies from other Fundraisers can be turned in to Skip Hamilton - Treasurer at our Stated Convocations or Meetings. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE TO: W.R. LASHBROOK

I thank you in advance for your support.   

Skip Hamilton

 

FROM BEYOND THE VEILS

Greetings Companions,

            At our next stated convocation on April 26 we will be competing in the second round of the Keystone Quest. The questions and answers will be taken from the entries starting with the letter “H” in Mackey’s Encyclopedia. There is a link on the Grand Chapter’s website to an online version of the encyclopedia. Companions this is a fun and educational program of the Grand Chapter. So, study up and come help your Chapter compete in the competition.

            Also, remember that your York Rite Bodies will be having a golf tournament on May 22 at noon at Mt. Carmel. Come play, have fun, and enjoy the fellowship of your Companions. And remember Companions, golf is one of the two things you don’t have to be any good at to enjoy.

            One last thing Companions, please take the time to fill out and send in your surveys. While such a task might seem onerous to some of you it is, nonetheless, necessary if we are to continue to make our York Rite an organization that you wish to be part of. After all, none of us are mind readers. So, if you don’t take the trouble to tell us what you want, we have no way of knowing, and you have no right to complain that we have not taken you into consideration.   

                                                                                                Fraternally Yours,

                                                                                                Jason Kinsolving, EHP

                                                                                                Henry Godeke Chapter #38

 From the Secret Vault:  

 Companions,

 On May 1^st will be another special opportunity for Mason’s and the public.  We will put on the 8^th and 9^th degrees again, beginning at 8:30am with coffee and donuts.  The degree work will begin at 9:30am.  We will then adjourn to Gray’s in Bridgeport for lunch.  Then at 3:00pm, the Super Excellent Master Degree will be performed at the Bridgeport City Park Building.  This degree is rarely performed in Southern Illinois, why not come out and witness this dramatic and impressive degree.  The cost will be $10 per person.  You do not have to be a Cryptic mason to attend.  It will be open to any Master Mason and the general public is also invited. We will have a signup sheet that afternoon before the degree begins for Cryptic Masons in attendance.
Our Council Members have taken several parts in the Super Excellent Master Degree.  Come out and support our group of guys.  Thanks to all who have helped to make this event happen!!
 “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Teddy Roosevelt
Until Next Time,
 Bryan

POOR & WEARY PILGRIM:

 Wow are we going to have fun June 12^th. I just traveled to Indiana Wednesday for their Grand Sessions. We had a very enjoyable conversation with the Immediate Past Commander and the New Grand Commander who was installed Today. They are both excited about our Outdoor Order of the Temple and plan to be there. It’s great to see Indiana and Illinois work together because it is the right thing to do and not make it a power struggle or who has the most medals.

It will be held June 12^th at 2pm at Red Hills State Park. The cost is $10.00 and this includes a very nice dinner cooked by our own Grill Chefs Terry Andrews and Terry Ramsey. We have even had special coins made for this event with a cost of $10.00.

Don’t forget to send in your reservation. It and the $10.00 fee is the only way you can get in this event and don’t forget a paid up dues card.

“ Remember your obligation, you took it too”

May God Bless,

Bill Hussey

Treasure’s Desk:

At the October Stated Meetings the Bridgeport York Rite Bodies voted to establish a fund that would pay for the dues of our Active Military Members and come to the relief of a distress Companion or Sir Knight.

This NAMED FUND has been established and named the Almoner Fund. This fund can ONLY be used for the reasons listed above.

If you wish to donate to this cause, please remit checks payable to the Almoner Fund and send to the Secretary of the Bridgeport York Rite Bodies at:

Bruce W. Rhinehart

RR #1  Box 343

Bridgeport, Illinois  62417-9772

I want to thank you in advance for your generous donations.

Skip Hamilton - Treasurer Bridgeport York Rite Bodies

Check out the Hiram’s Word at   http://www.ram-il.org/HiramWords.htm This is the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons newsletter. Check it out and signup for it.

Did You Know? THE BELOW IS A REPRINT FROM THE ILLINOIS YORK RITE NEWSLETTER DATED OCTOBER 2004. IT IS FROM JOHN T. RIEDAS, SR. WHO WAS RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER FROM 2004/2005.

Sir Knights: Several months ago, at the Spring Planning Meeting of the Grand Commandery Officers, we presented to those present a program “BACK TO THE BASICS” As the program is too long to present to you in one issue, we will be a part of this program each month. We feel that if you follow these twenty-six points it will improve your Commandery in a number of ways, new members, attendance and the future of Templary in general.

P-PRIDE: The successful individual has pride. Pride in his appearance and pride in his actions. Pride exuberates a glow that draws people. We as Knights Templar need to demonstrate to the world that we are proud to be a Christian Mason. As such, we need to take pride in the conferral of our Orders.

If we expect others to respect us and join with us we must first look at ourselves. Our appearance and our actions is what an individual sees before he receives the Orders. Each of us represents the whole of Templary to the prospective member. Therefore look at yourself in a mirror and listen to what you say. If you were the only Templar a prospective member knew, would you create the type of impression to cause this individual to join our Order?

Editors note: We will continue each issue with 1 of the 26 points.

From the District Inspector:

            There will be a District School of Instruction covering opening, closing, and ceremonials on Saturday April 24 2010 at Hillsboro. There will be a lunch at 11:30 AM, followed by the school. This school is open to any and all Cryptic Masons who wish to attend, and I do hope, and expect, each Council in District 13 to be represented there. Companions, we all could benefit from a little practice and instruction, and I encourage you to attend for your own benefit, and the benefit of your Council.

                                                                                                            Fraternally,

                                                                                                            Jason Kinsolving, DI

                                                                                                            District 13

Capitular Club/ Royal & Select Club: At our meeting Feb 21^st we decided to merge the two clubs and work on whichever degree that needs the most work. The next meeting will be May 16th at Albion. We will start at 2:30pm. There are many small parts for companions who would like to get involved. Try it you might just have fun!

Next Meeting: April 26th at 7pm with our dinner at 6pm. Come break bread with your brothers and enjoy the fellowship. We have decided to ask for a minimum $5.00 donation for our meals. Any money collected above the cost of the meal will go into a meal fund. At the end of the year we will have a family meal somewhere.

Quotes:   If you need a free room at Grand Sessions let me know!

                 NORMAN TROUSDALE

April 26th Meeting: Bryan Hart and his merry Council Officers will open the meeting.

Check out our website at http://www.illinoisyorkrite.org/bridgeport_YR.htm If there is anything you would like to see added to our new website let us know.

Web Sites of interest:

http://www.ram-il.org/index.htm Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Illinois

http://www.crypticmasons-il.org Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Illinois

http://illinoisyorkrite.org/ilgrandcommandery.htm Illinois Grand Commandery

http://illinoisyorkrite.org Illinois York Rite

http://www.ilmason.org/home.html   Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State of Illinois

Jason Kinsolving                                Bryan Hart                                              Bill Hussey

EHP                                                    TIM                                                         EC

Henry Godeke Chapter #38                W. R. Lashbrook Council #55               Gorin Commandery #14

seeker01@shawneelink.net                 hart511@verizon.net                              bigbill111@verizon.net

                                                             

                                                            Bruce W. Rhinehart

                                                              Secretary/Recorder

                                                           York Rite of Bridgeport

                                                            brhineh98@yahoo.com

Tommy Stewart to Receive Community Builder Award

TOMMY STEWART to be Honored as Community Builder

 The local Masonic lodges will honor Tommy Stewart as their 2010 Community Builder award winner.  The award will be presented April 30, 2010 at the Champaign Masonic Center , 14 Bel Air Ct. , Champaign , Illinois .  Doors will open at 6:00PM with dinner starting at 6:30PM.  There will be a $10.00 per person charge for the event which includes Mason of the Year presentation.  Reservations are requested so we know how many meals are needed.  Please reply to this e-mail or call/text your reservation to Jim Sisco (217) 202-3749 or Ray Cummings (217) 202-0928.

Tommy Stewart coached the Champaign High School and Champaign Central High School football team from 1953 to 1978.  Before that time as a student coach, during his active coaching years, and his years in retirement he has arguably touched the lives of more local youths than any other person in this community.  Come help us honor this deserving man.

Fraternally Yours,

Jim Sisco

Ray Cummings

Ronald Yowell - Catlin Lodge

Ronald Yowell

DANVILLE – Ronald E. "Ronnie" Yowell of Danville passed away on April 16, 2010.
He was 59.
Ronnie was born June 15, 1950, in Danville, the son of Edward J. and Mary J. (Pickett) Yowell. Survivors include his mother; two children, R. Joe Yowell, currently serving in Afghanistan, and Jamie (Josh) Baird of Georgetown and their two sons, Weston and Waylynd; longtime girlfriend LuAnn Leverich of Tilton; three siblings, Sharon Hofmann and Jim (Jackie) Yowell both of Danville and Sandy (Stephan) Janosik of California; several nieces and nephews; and best friend Dave Styer of Danville. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Terry.
Ronnie was a 1968 graduate of Catlin High School where he starred as Hugo Peabody in "Bye Bye Birdie." He had worked for CSX Railroad for 40 years as a conductor.

Ronnie was a member of the Catlin Masonic Lodge and the GAO Grotto; he was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed NASCAR, playing guitar, singing, but most of all he loved spending time with his two grandsons.


A celebration of Ronald's life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville. Following a private service, a memorial luncheon will be held at noon Friday, April 23,at the GAO Grotto for family and friends. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

CU York Rite Monthly Meeting

Champaign-Urbana York Rite Bodies

Champaign Chapter No. 50, RAM

Urbana Council No. 19, CM

Urbana Commandery No. 16, KT

Stated Meeting

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

7:30 PM

Chapter Opens

Potluck at 6:15 pm

 

David Simon-Toledo, HP Robert D Brooks, Jr., TIM Sean P. McBride, EC

John Guiher

John Guiher

CHAMPAIGN – Dr. John K. Guiher of Champaign died of congestive heart failure at 3:36 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Private family services were held. Morgan Memorial Funeral Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy, is handling the arrangements.

Dr. Guiher was born March 25, 1917, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Burton Roy and Leah Gilbert Guiher. He married Lois Bohley on July 23, 1946, in Los Angeles, Calif. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Carla L. (Dr. Gary) Thomsen of Shawnee, Kan.; one grandson, John F. (Diana Cox) Read of Metamora; and two great-grandsons, Grady and Cole, ages 2 years, and 7 months, both residing with their parents in Metamora.

Dr. Guiher was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers, and his sister, Catherine Jean.

Dr. Guiher served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946 as a second lieutenant. He was an artillery instructor after graduating from the Cavalry School in Fort Riley, Kan., Officers' Pack Course, No. 16. Following an honorable discharge after a tour of duty in the South Pacific he continued to serve in the United States Reserve until 1953.

Dr. Guiher earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, his master's degree from Yale and his doctorate from Michigan State University. He was a retired Associate Professor of Wood Technology within the Forestry Department of the University of Illinois where he was employed from 1955 until 1989.
Dr. Guiher was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Coventry-Akron Lodge 83, Akron, Ohio. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of the StarDuster Dance Club. He also enjoyed gardening and pets.
Memorials may be made to the Champaign County Humane Society, 1911 East Main St., Urbana, IL 61802.

Valley of Danville - Cash Bash

The Valley of Danville is sponsoring a

Cash Bash

Saturday June 5

5 - 9pm

$100 per couple

Dinner and Drinks

1 - $2,500 Cash Grand Prize

2 - $500 Cash Prizes

6 - $100 Cash Prizes

6 - $50 Cash Prizes

Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Raffles and Games

Tickets may be purchased at the Valley Office - 

109 W. North St., Danville IL 61832

217-446-7620

John Shroyer - Catlin Lodge

John Shroyer

CATLIN – John "Dick" Shroyer, 74, of Catlin, owner and operator of Pallets Unlimited of Wellington, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home in Tilton.

He was born June 16, 1935, in Champaign to George B. and June McJilton Shroyer. He married Doris Hill in Covington, Ind.

She survives, as well as one daughter, Pattie J. Griffith of Fisher; seven grandchildren, Justin (Julie) Brake, Nathan (Heather) Brake, Nicole (Jason) James, Christopher (Melissa Smith) Griffith, Preston Griffith, Kelsy Griffith and Miles Griffith; 20 great-grandchildren; and special friend Toby Williams of Catlin.

He was preceded by one daughter, Debbie Brake, and one great-granddaughter Kadence Alys Williams.

Dick enjoyed bowling, was an avid Illini fan, member of Catlin Masonic Lodge 285, Amvets Post 52 of Fisher, the Cissna Park American Legion, and was retired from the Urbana Post Office after 28 years.


Funeral services will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Robison Chapel in Catlin, with Rev. Matt Filicsky officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Brook Cemetery, Fisher, at 1:30 p.m. with military rites by Cissna Park American Legion Post 527. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Robison Chapel, with Masonic rites at 7 p.m.

Memorials to the Catlin Masonic Lodge. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.robisonchapel.com

Clarence Erickson

Clarence Erickson

CHAMPAIGN – Clarence S. Erickson died at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
He was born March 2, 1917, in Parker, S.D. He married Elaine M. Smikahl on Sept. 7, 1942, in Akron, Iowa.
Clarence was a major in the Army Air Forces during World War II.
From 1959 to 1982, he served as State Director of American Family Insurance in Indiana.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Champaign.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine; his son, Scott, of Champaign; his daughter, Pat, of Columbus, Ohio; and his four grandchildren, Ryan Himes, Jennifer Riley, Lauren Pero and Robert Erickson; as well as two great-granddaughters, Lexi and Matti.
There will be a visitation at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign, on Friday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2101 S. Prospect, Champaign, on Saturday, April 17, at 11 a.m.

Illini Shrine Club April Newsletter

Hey Nobles….Please find April News letter pdf attachment or click on this Link


http://www276.pair.com/pprattle/10april_news.pdf

Bridgeport York Rite News

Bridgeport York Rite Newsletter

http://www.illinoisyorkrite.org/bridgeport_YR.htm

W.R. Lashbrook Council #55: May 1st we will be having a Council day beginning at 9:30am with

The 8th & 9th. At noon we will have a Dutch Treat lunch at Gray’s and at 3pm at the Bridgeport City Park we will have the Secret Master Degree. This 3pm performance will be open to the public.

Since it is open to the public it will be advertised as “The Last King Of Judah”

Gorin Commandery #14 June 12th at 2pm we will have an Outdoor Order of the Temple at Red

Hills State Park North Entrance. Cost is $10.00, which includes dinner.

At the bottom of this newsletter is a registration form!!!


Can You Say Caddy Shack??????
Bridgeport York Rites is sponsoring a Charity 4-Man Scrambler Golf Tournament Mt. Carmel Golf Course May 22, 2010. The cost is $40.00 per player, which includes Lunch, Cart & Green Fees. Lunch is at 12Noon and a Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM. This is open to ALL Masons and Non-Masons. Lets try to get at least one Foursome from each Lodge in our Area.

Sign-up Sheets are available at www.illinoisyorkrite.org/bridgeport thanks to Sir Knight & Companion Earl Knight.
If you don't have a computer contact Bo Cook or Skip Hamilton (618) 445-2964 for assistance.

Reservations for this event and monies from other Fundraisers can be turned in to Skip Hamilton - Treasurer at our Stated Convocations or Meetings.

I thank you in advance for your support.

Skip Hamilton

From Beyond The Veils
Greetings Companions,
At our next stated convocation on April 26 we will be competing in the second round of the Keystone Quest. The questions and answers will be taken from the entries starting with the letter “H” in Mackey’s Encyclopedia. There is a link on the Grand Chapter’s website to an online version of the encyclopedia. Companions this is a fun and educational program of the Grand Chapter. So, study up and come help your Chapter compete in the competition.

Also, remember that your York Rite Bodies will be having a golf tournament on May 22 at noon at Mt. Carmel. Come play, have fun, and enjoy the fellowship of your Companions. And remember Companions; golf is one of the two things you don’t have to be any good at to enjoy.

Fraternally Yours,
Jason Kinsolving, EHP
Henry Godeke Chapter #38

From the Secret Vault: Companions,
We had another great night March 30th at Bridgeport. We put on the 8th and 9th degrees, and greeted 7 new companions. Again, our Council and those that took part in the degree work did an outstanding job. I could not be happier with our Council.

May 1st will be another special opportunity. We will put on the 8th and 9th degrees again, beginning at 8:30am with coffee and donuts. The degree work will begin at 9:30am. We will then adjourn to Gray’s in Bridgeport for lunch. Then at 3:00pm, the Super Excellent Master Degree will be performed at the Bridgeport City Park Building. This degree is rarely performed in Southern Illinois, why not come out and witness this dramatic and impressive degree. The cost will be $10 per person. You do not have to be a Cryptic mason to attend. It will be open to any Master Mason and the general public is also invited. We will have a signup sheet that afternoon before the degree begins for Cryptic Masons in attendance.

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Teddy Roosevelt

Until Next Time,
Bryan

POOR & WEARY PILGRIM:
As I am writing this newsletter I am also working on flyers for the upcoming outdoor Order of the Temple. We are trying to spread the word around about this EVENT. I do say event because it will be one of those things that will be talked about for years. This started out to Knight new members for our Commandery but has grown into a 2 or 3 state event. The members and Officers of Gorin Commandery and our Grand Commander Joe Lucas has been working and planning to make this a success.

It will be held June 12th at 2pm at Red Hills State Park. The cost is $10.00 and this includes a very nice dinner cooked by our own Grill Chefs Terry Andrews and Terry Ramsey. We have even had special coins made for this event with a cost of $10.00.

I have had a few negative comments about charging to see the Outdoor Order of the Temple. The cost is only $10.00! That even includes your dinner meal. I will not apologize for the fee, as I will not also put a heavy burden on MY Commanderies finances. This is meant as an event to Knight new members and have fun.

“ Remember your obligation, you took it too”
May God Bless,
Bill Hussey

Treasure’s Desk:
At the October Stated Meetings the Bridgeport York Rite Bodies voted to establish a fund that would pay for the dues of our Active Military Members and come to the relief of a distress Companion or Sir Knight.

This NAMED FUND has been established and named the Almoner Fund. This fund can ONLY be used for the reasons listed above.

If you wish to donate to this cause, please remit checks payable to the Almoner Fund and send to the Secretary of the Bridgeport York Rite Bodies at:

Bruce W. Rhinehart
RR #1 Box 343
Bridgeport, Illinois 62417-9772

I want to thank you in advance for your generous donations.
Skip Hamilton - Treasurer Bridgeport York Rite Bodies

Capitular Club/ Royal & Select Club: At our meeting Feb 21st we decided to merge the two clubs and work on whichever degree that needs the most work. The next meeting will be April 18th at Albion. We will start at 2:30pm. There are many small parts for companions who would like to get involved. Try it you might just have fun!

Next Meeting: April 26th at 7pm with our dinner at 6pm. Come break bread with your brothers and enjoy the fellowship. We have decided to ask for a minimum $5.00 donation for our meals. Any money collected above the cost of the meal will go into a meal fund. At the end of the year we will have a family meal somewhere.

April 26th Meeting: Bryan Hart and his merry Council Officers will open the meeting.

Clip below and send with Check made out to Gorin Commandery #14 to:

Skip Hamilton RR3 Box 181C, Albion Illinois 62806

Deadline to reserve your place is May 29 2010

Name:______________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________

Commandery___________________________State:_________

Order of the Temple & Dinner #_____ X $10.00 ________
Commemorative Coin #_____X $10.00________
Total Enclosed________

Valley of Danville Spring Reunion a Success

Valley of Danville Spring Reunion a Success

2010 Spring Reunion

Earl Beccue - Villa Grove-Camargo Lodge

Earl Beccue
VILLA GROVE – Earl Wayne Beccue, age 91, of Villa Grove, died at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday April 6, 2010, at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday April 9, at the Joines Funeral Home, Illinois 130 S., Villa Grove, with the Rev. Nicholas Showalter officiating. Visitation will be two hours before the services at the funeral home. Burial with military rites by Villa Grove Walter Jones VFW Post 2876 will be in the Villa Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Beccue was born Nov. 20, 1918, in Villa Grove, a son of John A. and Exie (Durnell) Beccue. He married Harriet I. Anderson May 6, 1939, in St. Charles, Mo. She died June 18, 2008.

Surviving are one son, John (Belinda) Beccue of Monticello; one daughter, Jean Shuler of Owaneco; a daughter in law, Barbara Beccue of Mackinaw; a half sister, Geraldine Steen of Charleston; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Beccue was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, son, Larry, son in law, Burt Shuler, two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Beccue worked with his brother in the Beccue Brothers Painting Co. He retired from the University of Illinois as a painter.

He served in the Army during World War II overseas in Europe. He was a member of the Walter Jones VFW Post 2876, Villa Grove, Villa Grove United Methodist Church, Villa Grove-Camargo Masonic Lodge 885, Villa Grove Lions Club. Mr. Beccue loved to golf, go bowling, and fishing.

Memorials can be made to the Villa Grove United Methodist Church or to the Walter Jones VFW Post 2876.

Valley of Danville Spring Reunion Schedule

Friday April 9

3pm Registration

5pm Class Orientation

5:30pm 4th Degree,

6:15pm Dinner

7:00pm 13th Degree

8:00pm 14th Degree

Saturday April 10

7:00am Donuts and Class pictures

8:30 am 16th Degree

10:30 am 18th Degree

11:45am Lunch

12:30pm Class Officer Elections

12:45pm 30th Degree

2:30pm Reception

3:30pm 32nd Degree

4:30pm 31st Degree

5:30pm Afterglow

Ladies Program

Candidate Fees $150 + $69 dues through June, 2011 total of $219

Room Reservations Days Inn Hotel 217-443-6600

Ask for Scottish Rite Block $69.00 plus tax

Happy Easter

Shriners Hospital Screeing in Champaign

FREE

ORTHOPEDIC CARE FOR CHILDREN

If you know of any children under 18 who have problems of the Bones, Joints, Muscles, or Cleft Lip, and Palate, or problems associated with healed Burns

All care provided at Shriners Hospitals is absolutely free of charge. , bring them to the Free Clinic for an evaluation to find out if they are eligible for Free, Expert Medical Treatment.

April 17th @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Champaign Masonic Center@14 Bel-Air Ct.

Contacts:
Illini Shrine Club Champaign Doug Starks 217-898-2427

Eastern Illinois Shrine Club - Danville Jack Dolan 217-446-9327

A no-cost screening clinic will be held to identify children in your area who can benefit from the expert Orthopedic and Burn care provided at Shriners Hospitals.

Shriners Hospitals treat such problems as:

• Orthopedic problems associated with Cerebral Palsy
• Scoliosis
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Hand and Back Problems
• Leg length Discrepancies
• Rickets
• Congenital Hip
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis