VillageVoice
www.masonicvillages.org
Winter 2016 Vol. 26, No. 1
Education
is Ageless
A publication of the Masonic Villages
Village Voice
Winter 2016
The Village Voice is published four times per year.
The Masonic Villages include:
Masonic Village at Dallas
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill
Masonic Village at Sewickley
Masonic Village at Warminster
Members of:
LeadingAge
LeadingAge PA
Kairos Health Systems
Masonic Communities and
Services Association
Admissions to the Masonic Villages
are approved or disapproved primarily
on the basis of need. Decisions
concerning admission, the provision of
services and referrals of residents are
not based upon the applicant’s race,
color, religion, disability, ancestry,
national origin, familial status, age,
sex, limited English proficiency or any
other protected status.
The Masonic Villages is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Village Voice Staff
Debra L. Davis
editor/public relations manager,
Corporate
Editorial Board
Trudy Plunkett
executive assistant, Lafayette Hill
Karen Hammond
recreation supervisor/concierge,
Sewickley
Trisha Lamb
activities director, Warminster
Linda Tressler
executive assistant,
human resources, Corporate
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Public Relations Department
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Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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For more information, call
717-367-1121, ext. 33383.
On the cover:
Jack and Ann Koslowski, residents
of Masonic Village at Dallas, visit
neighboring Misericordia University.
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A message from
Joseph E. Murphy,
chief executive officer
After a fairly mild winter, Mother Nature
made up for her kindness with a whopper
of a storm in late January. We were ready
across the state though, with staff stepping
up to ensure residents were warm, well-fed,
cared for and dug out as soon as possible.
Thanks to all our staff for their dedication
and to residents for their patience.
You’ll find stories to really warm your
heart in this issue. The love and care a
former resident of the Masonic Children’s
Home received more than 100 years ago
left such an impression on her that, upon
her death, she provided the children’s
home with a gift of $10.9 million (p. 26). To
think of the difference Dr. Dorothea Ilgen
Shaffer’s generosity will make in the lives of
our youth is amazing. There are not enough
words to express our gratitude.
In another moving gesture, Masonic
Village Hospice staff, thanks to local
Masons, had the opportunity to take a
patient who spent countless hours flying
planes up in the air for one more flight (p.
20). The smile seen on the gentleman’s
face, as well as his wife’s, is priceless. The
effort had a huge impact on two individuals
facing difficult circumstances.
Resident Annelis Wolter’s tale of
escaping Communist Germany and
establishing a successful family business in
the United States is inspiring and reminds us
of the blessings our great nation affords us.
We don’t always know what life will
bring, but the key is to reflect on and grow
from each situation. Even the not-so-happy
surprises can sometimes shape our lives for
the better.
In this Issue
Introducing R.W. Grand Master Dietz.....p. 3
Welcoming New Staff............................p. 3
Mission Model: Cher Wilson................ p. 4
Masonic Villages Earn Recognition for
Quality.................................................p. 5
Cover Story: Education is Ageless ...pp. 6-11
Aging and Our Balance..................... p. 11
Village Happenings...................... pp. 12-13
Health Update............................. pp. 14-15
Masonic Village at Dallas Meets
Philadelphia............................... pp. 16-17
Around the World in a Lifetime..... pp. 18-19
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Flying the Skies One More Time..........p. 20
Emergency Puts Masonic Villages’ Mission to
the Test............................................. p. 21
The Longest Journey................... pp. 22-23
Trust Services Offer a Reliable Partner... p. 24
Help Make a Difference Today Through
Masonic Compassionate Care........... p. 25
A Lasting Impact................................ p. 26
Memorial Gifts........................... pp. 27-29
Honorarium Gifts...............................p. 30
Hospice Care Gifts...................... p. 30-31
Introducing R.W. Grand Master Raymond T. Dietz
Raymond T. Dietz was installed as the 121st Grand Master of Pennsylvania on
Dec. 27, 2015.
Bro. Raymond joined Davage Lodge No. 374 in 1973. He is a member and
Past Master of Avalon Lodge No. 657, Pittsburgh, and a member of Lodge No. 45,
Pittsburgh. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 55th Masonic District,
2004-2009. He has also served as a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on
Finance since 2005, as well as on the Committee on Landmarks, trustee of the
Masonic Charities Fund, director of the Masonic Library & Museum and on Masonic
Villages’ board of directors.
A lifelong resident of Allegheny County, Bro. Raymond graduated from North
Hills Senior High School in 1970 and Robert Morris University with a Bachelor of
Science in business administration. He has been employed as vice president of Union
Home Mortgage since 2011, when the company purchased Allstate Financial, which
he founded in 1989 and had served as president.
He served on the Finance Committee for Northmont Presbyterian Church and
as director on the Foundation Board for Allegheny General Hospital, Suburban Campus. He also served as the
director, treasurer and house chairman for Shannopin Country Club. He is president of Newport Condominium
Association, Bahamas.
Bro. Raymond has been married to Lynn for 37 years, and they have two daughters, Jennifer Kelley and Jessica
Pfansteil. In his spare time, he fishes, golfs and plays racquetball; he and Lynn both enjoy gardening and scuba
diving.
Welcoming New Staff
Jerry Gallagher Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Jerry Gallagher has joined Ashlar Creative Solutions, a consulting and management firm
owned and operated by the Masonic Villages, as vice president of sales and marketing. Jerry
is responsible for developing, implementing and measuring the performance of marketing
programs for all Ashlar managed facilities, with a focus on maximizing occupancy levels. He
also assists with Masonic Villages’ marketing efforts.
Most recently employed as a client manager with Hamlyn Senior Marketing in New
Jersey, Jerry has over 25 years of field experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in
business and marketing from Drexel University.
Jerry serves on the board of the Northampton Senior Center, as a member of the
Professional Collaborative Network and as president of the Rotary Club of Edison, N.J., from which he received
the Paul Harris Award, the highest award presented by the club. He resides in Hartsville with his wife, Michelle. He
has two children, Gerard and Kara, and enjoys practicing racquetball and yoga, running and watching the Phillies.
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MISSION MODEL
A Work of Heart
When Cher Wilson mentions her career, she typically
gets one of three responses: “It takes a special person for
that job!,” “Oh, you are? Well I’ve been having a strange
pain here…” or “Wow, I could never do that!”
With such a caring heart, Cher was meant to be
a nurse. Whether she is administering medications,
checking vitals, providing a listening ear or supporting
family members, Cher sincerely enjoys nursing, even if it
means putting someone else’s needs before her own.
Although, Cher never really thought of becoming a
registered nurse until a resident insisted while she was
working as a certified nursing assistant with a bachelor’s
degree in biology.
One year later, Cher passed her state certification
exam and became a registered nurse.
“My decision to go back to school was based on a
lot of factors,” Cher said. “I was lucky to have Masonic
Village reimburse my tuition, fellow employees who
supported me and the opportunity to flex my schedule
around my classes. It all made it so much easier for me
to succeed.”
Cher now works as a nurse manager at Masonic
Village at Lafayette Hill and supervises registered nurses.
“I’ve been working here for 15 years,” she said. “I’m
in disbelief every time I say it!”
According to Cher, the medical world is constantly
changing, and no one knows what’s to come. With shifting
technologies and various ways of providing patient care,
it’s crucial to roll with the punches.
“One of my biggest professional challenges is getting
other team members to accept change,” Cher said.
“It’s hard to come out of your old ways, but in order to
succeed in this field, you have to keep an open mind and
understand that just like life, things at work are always
shifting.”
Cher has her mind set on going back to school and
earning her doctorate in nursing within the next five years.
With that, she hopes to continue impacting residents’ lives
each day.
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“I truly believe you can do anything you put your mind
to,” she said. “Sometimes, it’s all about mind over matter.”
She remembers impacting one life in particular. As she
made her rounds one afternoon, she noticed a resident,
whom she often conversed with, having slurred speech.
Cher identified the symptom as an early sign of stroking
and was able to stabilize and send her off to the hospital
for treatment in less than 15 minutes. The quick action
decreased most of the woman’s negative side effects.
“That scenario was certainly one I am proud of,”
Cher said. “It’s an amazing feeling.”
What else gets Cher out of bed in the morning and
off to her next shift?
“Life,” she said. “I enjoy life and know it’s too short
to waste.”
In the world of nursing, each day can be a challenge;
physically, mentally and sometimes emotionally. With
pressure to ensure every detail is managed and proper
care is provided to the best ability, it can be said the
strongest nurses are those who are doing it for others.
Cher Wilson has certainly answered her life’s calling,
making her career a work of heart.
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Masonic Villages Earn Recognition for Quality
Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill
The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Associated
Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national professional
organization, has awarded Masonic Village at Lafayette
Hill’s new apartment construction the annual Excellence in
Construction Award.
The ABC Excellence in Construction Award recognizes
and publicizes outstanding projects built by its members.
The project, designed by RLPS Architects and completed
by Warfel Construction Co., added 60 apartments and an
extra 96,000 sq. ft. of living space to Masonic Village at
Lafayette Hill, bringing the total number of retirement living
residences to 158. The new building includes one and two-bedroom apartment floor plans ranging in size from 800
to 1,120 sq. ft. The community also offers 38 personal care residences and 60 nursing care suites.
This will be the sixth Excellence in Construction Award received among Masonic Villages’ five Pennsylvania
locations in the last five years.
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
Now in their third
year, the Best of Awards
celebrate the communities
and agencies that have
consistently
received
outstanding
feedback
from families on the
S e n i o r A d v i s o r. c o m
website. According to
a release written by the
organization, this exclusive
designation places the
winners in the top one percent of senior care
providers, based on the opinions of those
who matter most – residents and their
families.
Read Masonic Village’s reviews at
www.senioradvisor.com by searching
Elizabethtown, PA or 17022.
The
Masonic
Village
at Elizabethtown has been
recognized as the “Best of
the Best” in retirement living
in South Central Pennsylvania
by
SeniorAdvisor.com
for
outstanding resident feedback.
SeniorAdvisor.com,
the
largest ratings and reviews site
for senior care and services
in North America, recently
announced the Best of 2016
Awards, recognizing the “best” providers as
rated by residents and families. More than
1,000 assisted living, in-home care and
other senior housing providers across
the United States and Canada were
recognized this year, but Masonic
Village at Elizabethtown is the only
retirement community in Lancaster
County to make the list.
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Education is Ageless
A Desire for Knowledge
It was both a fearful and exhilarating moment
when Arline Rochkind decided to go back to school
one more time. Mostly because she was 62 years
old, or “62 years young,” as she’ll correct you.
As she walked the stage on May 5, 2012, to
accept her master’s degree in American studies
from Penn State Harrisburg, she looked amongst
her fellow soon-to-be-graduates. Luckily, the sea
of youth didn’t make her feel out of place.
“I saw people that would do great things with
their lives,” Arline said. “At the beginning, I was
worried how I would fit in. Turns out, we studied
things I’ve lived through, and they wanted to know
about my experiences.”
Arline celebrated her 74th birthday the next
month.
She always had a passion for learning, and
decided to pursue her first degree right out of
high school at Hunter College in New York.
Unfortunately, life’s twists and turns detoured her
for a bit.
In 1956, Arline met and fell in love with her
husband, Michael, and they tied the knot several
years later.
“The first date didn’t go well,” Arline said. “I
don’t know why he asked me out on another, or
why I said yes, but on the second date I knew.”
Michael’s engineering job took them out of
New York and planted them in central Pennsylvania,
where they raised two children. Amidst caring for
her children, which she loved to do, Arline couldn’t
yet scratch the itch she had to pursue a degree.
When her oldest child reached school age,
Arline put her caring heart and negotiating skills to
work, taking a job with the state, where she would
spend 32 years in the Department of Welfare.
“I was happy working, but I always said
“I went back to school because I had a burning desire to know
more about everything. I still do.” ~ Arline Rochkind
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someday I would go back to school,” she said.
In 1973, she enrolled at Harrisburg Area Community
College, where she began earning her associate’s degree
while working full-time. She eventually obtained the
degree in general studies and a paralegal certificate at
46 years old.
Between continuing her career and finishing raising
her children, Arline once again got the itch.
“Once I make up my mind to do something, you
better watch out,” she said.
But this time, it was a little different. It was 20 years
since she earned her last degree, and Michael was ready
to spend some extra time together and travel the world.
Because they planned trips every spring and summer,
Arline decided to only attend school in the fall and winter.
“I couldn’t just put life on hold,” Arline said with a
grin. “Traveling also provides great education.”
With her eye on the prize, Arline earned a bachelor’s
degree in humanities from Penn State Harrisburg in 2004,
eight years after she started.
Though it entailed a great amount of courage, Arline
enjoyed her experience so much that she made up her
mind, officially as a “senior citizen,” to go back one more
time for a master’s degree. She began earning her third
degree later that year.
Arline was the oldest member of Penn State
Harrisburg’s American Studies Graduate Program, but
no doubt, one of the most vibrant.
“I read everything twice,” Arline said. “I was always
able to retain information quickly. This time around, I
found it harder, but I still enjoyed every class.”
The late nights awake in her cottage at Masonic
Village at Elizabethtown were well worth it.
Arline completed her last semester with one of her
most memorable works, her thesis on “The New Negro
Movement: Langston Hughes and the New Harlem
Renaissance.”
In addition to her own hard work, Arline also credits
her success to her husband.
“He is a very laid-back person,” Arline said. “I don’t
think we could be married if he were like me. He put up
with a lot of ‘Sorry, I can’t go. I have a paper due.’”
As she no longer stresses over writing term papers and
taking finals, Arline enjoys dancing, swimming, reading
(she started a book club on campus), creative writing and
most of all, seeing and studying people and things.
“I went back to school because I had a burning desire
to know more about everything,” Arline said. “I still do.”
Arline is a true testament to anyone wondering
whether “now” is the right time to go for an advanced
degree, or do anything courageous for that matter.
“Always look forward, never look back,” she says.
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Learning the Perfect Harmony
“The residents are so open
to music, and all of them have
really touched my heart.”
~ DeeDee Evans
Megan Zulauf, resident Marge Kelly and DeeDee Evans
Whether it’s a played recording or performed live,
music can promote better health for those of all ages. It
can take the listener back to a memory, make them move
and give an outlet for expression.
These are all reasons why Slippery Rock University
student DeeDee Evans ventured into music therapy.
“I wanted to find a field that joins music and science,
and music therapy does just that,” DeeDee said. “Not to
mention, it helps others.”
Under the instruction of Megan Zulauf, board-certified
music therapist at Masonic Village at Sewickley, DeeDee
is certainly on the right track.
“My end goal for each intern is for them to be able to
do everything I can as a full-time therapist,” Megan said.
To qualify for the national music therapy board
certification test, a bachelor’s degree is required, as well
as a six-month internship. During the first few weeks of their
experience, the music therapy interns observe Megan’s
resident groups, as well as co-lead with her. Beginner
interns also assist in individual music therapy visits and
planning and coordinating musical programs.
“Their fresh ideas are invaluable, along with their
helping hands,” Megan said.
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Eventually, each intern leads some resident groups on
her or his own.
“It can be intimidating at first, but in the end, it provides
wonderful field experience,” Megan said.
For DeeDee, interning became even more than “field
experience.” She bonded with residents individually and
could see their transformation as they listened and played
music. DeeDee was so inspired by the reactions, she started
a new ukulele class for personal care residents, which will
be continued after she has completed her internship.
“The class gives them a wonderful opportunity to
learn something new and unique. It just goes to show,
you’re never too young or too old to learn,” Megan said.
“The residents not only love learning the ukulele, but they
also enjoy helping a young student with her education.”
Previous interns have also started successful programs
including an intergenerational musical group called,
“Circle of Friends,” which includes personal care residents
and children from the on-campus preschool.
“I love so many things about Masonic Village,”
DeeDee said. “The residents are so open to music, and
all of them have really touched my heart.”
Teaching through heart-to-heart experiences is what
Megan aims to do.
“I strive to pass on Masonic Villages’ mission of love
and to teach them each resident has the potential to be
their best self,” Megan said. “You can’t learn that from
books. It’s seeing how you increase someone’s quality of
life – that’s where the direct impact is.”
As her future, DeeDee can see herself working with
various populations, including older adults, as well as
advocating for the field and obtaining more education.
During her short time at Masonic Village, DeeDee
has brought her vocal talent, patience, energy and spirit
to each resident, and plans on saying, “see you later”
instead of “goodbye.”
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A Welcoming Smile
She is often the first face new Masonic Village at
Dallas residents see. Her smile and energetic demeanor
tell those who are nervous that everything will be okay:
they will settle quickly, make friends and love their new
home.
Joy Hubshman, director of sales and marketing, has
always had a knack for people and understanding their
needs.
“For many, the decision to make a move is not easy,”
Joy said, “but I truly enjoy getting to be part of the process
from start to finish.”
Joy earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and
always knew she wanted to continue expanding her
business skills with a graduate program. After working a
few years as a business marketer, she was ready to further
challenge herself with a more customer-oriented sales
position.
Joy accepted a position at Masonic Village in 2007.
Today, she spends her days developing, implementing
and evaluating marketing plans and hosting events and
open houses, as well as assisting new residents in the
move-in process.
“To see a new resident, who was fearful in the
beginning, become part of the community is extremely
rewarding,” Joy said. “It makes all of the planning and
execution well worth it.”
In addition, she assists in resident programs such as
those available through a partnership with neighboring
Misericordia University.
“The university offers different programs and services
to the residents including fitness and wellness, culture
and continuing education,” Joy said. “We encourage
residents to experience the benefits of its beautiful campus
throughout the year.”
Therefore, Joy began thinking about earning a Master
of Business Administration and knew Misericordia would
be the perfect fit. With the extra encouragement from her
co-workers and residents, she knew the time was right to
enroll.
“One of the biggest challenges for me was getting
accustomed to being in a classroom environment again,”
Joy said, “but the classroom gave me an opportunity to
share my professional experience while being able to
interact with other like-minded professionals.”
Another one of her challenges was time management.
Working full-time and taking graduate classes didn’t
free up much time in her evenings and weekends to do
anything else.
“Luckily, I have a very understanding husband!” she
said.
During her time of study, she was also able to compare
notes and classroom stories (both good and bad) with
Noah Davis, executive director at Masonic Village at
Dallas, who is enrolled in a doctorate program.
In 2014, Joy earned her MBA. She has continued to
take on new challenges while remaining the welcoming
face prospective and new residents need – only now with
even more knowledge and skill under her belt.
“Furthering my education was always something
I wanted to do,” Joy said. “For me, it wasn’t all about
the opportunity for career growth, it was about personal
growth. I’ve always loved learning, and sometimes, that’s
all you need to be successful.”
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A Perfect Partnership
Five minutes after class began, the nerves had worn
off and smiles began to show.
Masonic Village at Dallas has long enjoyed a mutually
beneficial relationship with Misericordia University, and
in September, the neighboring communities began a
Fall Prevention Program to encourage good health,
exercise and well-being, as well as give students real-life
field experience.
Recognizing the national concern of falling by older
adults, Joy Hubshman, director of sales and marketing,
and Noah Davis, executive director, reached out to the
university last spring, which emerged into an exciting
opportunity.
A total of 36 participants, ranging from adults
who exercise regularly to those with limitations, took
advantage of the weekly program to work one-on-one
with first-year graduate physical therapy students.
“Our students, who are generally in their 20s,
often make the decision to become a physical therapist
based on wanting to work with professional athletes,”
Dr. Laurie Brogan, assistant professor of physical
therapy, said. “However, physical therapy clientele are
often older. Initially, the students had some fears about
communicating with the residents, but those were quickly
overcome!”
At first, residents felt the same.
“I wasn’t quite sure how the program would impact
my day-to-day living, but the information I received
and the work of the students has improved my mobility
greatly,” Rosalie Cunningham, resident, said. “I
appreciate everything they’ve taught me.”
During the first class, students evaluated each
resident’s strength, balance, agility, endurance and vital
signs, creating baseline statistics that would later be
used to measure progress. The following classes focused
on teaching risk factors for falling, how to reduce risks
at home and while out, and teachings on the proper
footwear and exercises, as well as assessments of vision
and bone health.
The last class included an outcome analysis.
The analysis didn’t just focus on physical health and
knowledge gained, but on relationships built.
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Misericordia student Rachel Scanlon measures the
height of resident Rosalie Cunningham
“Physical therapy is all about developing therapeutic
relationships that lead to improved health, which is
exactly what happened throughout this program,”
Dr. Kristen Karnish, associate professor of physical
therapy, said.
“Talking to and working with the residents on a
weekly basis gave me a huge appreciation for their hard
work,” Brad Thomas, student, said. “It was nice to get to
know them, and I saw residents make fantastic progress
– much better than I anticipated.”
“Anytime our residents can work with younger
generations, it’s a great experience,” Joy said. “It’s extra
special to see both groups benefit so greatly.”
In addition to the hands-on experience the students
received and the education the residents gained, the
university conducted its own research study throughout
the program on fall prevention techniques for older
adults.
According to Dr. Karnish and Dr. Brogan, the key to
avoiding falls and maintaining independence is to be
proactive. It’s important to see a doctor regularly, review
medications with a doctor or pharmacist, maintain a safe
environment (free of obstacles or clutter) and exercise
regularly to gain and sustain strength and balance.
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“Our focus is to help residents remain independent
in their apartment or villa as long as possible, and to
feel both safe and comfortable,” Noah said. “Often, it
may take one fall to change that independence. A fall
can increase the fear of repeated falls or the need for
additional care in the home. We are looking forward to
continuing the program.”
“We all have something to teach one another in
terms of knowledge and experience, no matter our
age,” Dr. Karnish said.
Resident Annie Bisher exercises under the direction
of Misericordia student Brad Thomas
Aging and Our Balance
By Stacy Schroder, director of wellness and prevention, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
What causes us to have balance issues?
Inside our ears is a balance center
called the vestibular system that detects
where our body is in space. The vestibular
system is connected to centers in the brain
which also control our balance. When the
vestibular system and brain determine we’re
about to fall over, the brain directs the body
to take corrective action.
As we age, cells in the vestibular system
die off. This affects how accurately we detect
our position in space, which in turn, affects our ability to
correct our position. Our reflexes and coordination also
slow with age. Thus, we may be more likely to stumble
and take more time to react when we do.
Our ability to focus and see things clearly diminishes,
as do depth perception, night vision and sensitivity to
contrast. The loss of these visual cues compromises
balance.
In addition to muscle mass and strength, we lose
power, a function of strength and speed, which affects
balance, too. Along with regular aerobic exercise and
weight training, balance exercises are
important as we grow older. Fitness classes,
including yoga, SilverSneakers® classes,
aqua classes or Zumba, can also help.
Specialized equipment can help
increase balance, strength and power:
• Balance and tilt boards
• Dyna discs/foam pads
• Weight machines/free weights
• Resistance bands
Movements performed in standing and
seated positions can assist in balance training:
• Walking on unstable surfaces
• One-legged movements
• Step ups
• Heel and toe stands
Check out a 3-minute video on Masonic Villages’
YouTube page (visit www.masonicvillages.org and click
on the YouTube icon in the upper left corner) featuring
Masonic Wellness Center staff for examples of balance
tests and balance exercises you can practice at home.
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Village Happenings
Youth from the Masonic
Children’s Home enjoyed
a Halloween party hosted
by nurses from the Hershey
Medical Center.
Getting ready for
trick-or-treaters in
Lafayette Hill are (l-r):
Norma Leis, Jean
Frishmuth and Joan
Reynolds.
Elizabethtown
resident Ray
Laubenstein
coordinated a
dance featuring
hits from the
50s and 60s.
Rita Benedict and Cathy Welsh,
executive assistant/admissions
coordinator, pair up for
Halloween in Warminster.
Warminster
resident Doris
Ottey wears
her “golden
slippers” for
the Mummers
during their
performance.
Taryn Traxler and Dalynn Stricker,
dietetic interns in Elizabethtown,
organized a food drive in support of
National Food Day in October. Staff,
residents and visitors donated more
than 100 items which were given to
the food pantry of a local church.
Residents in Lafayette Hill showcased their talents
in the “Lost in the 50s” musical. Above left (l-r):
Robert Murken, Sidney MacLeod, Charles Reinitz
and Harold Schwartz sing. Above right, Jane
Strock and Jim Heidler dance the tango.
Thanks to
the National
Sojourners
- Harrisburg
Chapter
No. 76 for
collecting
and donating
toiletries for
residents
in Elizabethtown. Their support of
veterans, Masons and all residents is
much appreciated! Shown center are
Donna Hershey, director of personal
care and outpatient services, and Tiffany
Moyer, social worker. Representing
the Sojourners are (l-r): E. Thomas
Kuhn, Robert Hamilton Jr. and Glenn
Kurzenknabe.
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Started by Music Therapy intern DeeDee
Evans, a new ukulele group meets in
Sewickley. Shown (l-r): Ruth Hibbard,
Thelma Stucke and Rose Polce
A plaque was hung
outside the Grand Lodge
Hall library honoring
Elizabethtown resident
Edith Cook and her
recent donation made in
memory of her husband,
Joseph Cook.
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Celebrating a new Tree of Life
plaque recognizing more than
$41,000 given since 1991 by
the Elizabethtown Retirement
Living Resident Association
are (l-r): Jack Heinze (thenpresident), Fran Light (holding
the new plaque and leader of
the Greeting Card Project for 15
years) and Ray Betz.
For the ninth year,
Elizabethtown
residents packed
shoeboxes and
raised money
for Operation
Christmas Child,
which benefits poor
and orphaned
children around
the world through Samaritan’s Purse. At a packing party,
volunteers filled 143 shoeboxes with school supplies,
hygiene items, clothes and toys and contributed $1,134
toward shipping costs.
Above left, Genevie Cloak, Howard Mack and Gertrud
Feil, and above right, Roberta Eppley, enjoyed a visit from
Santa in Lafayette Hill.
In response to winter storm Jonas,
Residents in Dallas greeted Santa and gathered for a party to
Food Services staff in Elizabethtown
celebrate the season. Above left, Dr. Mahmoud and Iran Fahmy, showed their commitment to ensuring
and above right, Annie Bisher.
operations continued uninterrupted.
Thanks to the
time and talents
of the Land
Management
Department in
Elizabethtown,
the Formal
Gardens were
beautifully
illuminated this
holiday season.
Santa made a stop in
Sewickley, too, where
Mary Sardello shared
a hug with him.
Residents
and staff in
Sewickley
pose during
a live
Nativity
scene.
Staff in Warminster
took ugly holiday
sweaters to a
whole new level of
creativity.
Celebrating
the season in
Warminster are
(left photo) Phyllis
Batson and her
daughter, Carol,
decorating a
Christmas tree.
Right photo,
Kathryn Dubbs
greets Santa.
Residents in Dallas
organized a cookie
bake, and Santa
couldn’t resist
stopping by. Shown
with Santa is Karen
Mertz.
Food Services
staff in
Elizabethtown
created a
gingerbread
house for
residents to
enjoy.
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Health Update
By J. Kenneth Brubaker, M.D, C.M.D, medical director,
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
Mixing Medications Safely
Adverse drug reaction (ADR) = a negative effect upon a person ingesting the medication,
e.g., allergic reaction, nausea, diarrhea, etc.
Adverse drug interaction (ADI) = a negative effect when a person takes two or more
medications at the same time, e.g., taking a medication such as Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
and Citalopram (Celexa) together can cause increased sedation and falls.
One hundred years ago, ADRs and ADIs would
have had little or no relevance. Prior to the creation of
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1938,
only a few drugs were approved for human use, including
morphine in 1827 and aspirin in 1899. As of Dec. 31,
2013, however, the FDA has approved 1,453 drugs.
In spite of the exponential increase of effective lifesaving medications, researchers paid very little attention
to ADIs. Furthermore, few FDA-approved medications
were studied among individuals age 65 and older since
age wasn’t a significant factor in the early 20th century
when the average life expectancy was around 47. Today,
life expectancy is 80 years for females and 78 years for
males.
Older adults experience greater risks for ADRs and
ADIs, which are common causes for hospital admissions,
increased illnesses and death. Age-related organ
changes such as decreases in kidney functions, liver
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mass and body fat tissue can affect the distribution of
medications in organ systems, metabolism of medications
and excretion of medications. Also, many older adults
experience multiple medical problems such as heart
disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis.
Researchers are also learning that patient-specific
physiological (genetic make-up) and functional
characteristics play an equally, if not more, important role
than a person’s age when looking at vulnerability of ADRs
and ADIs.
Another important factor contributing to ADIs is the
increased toxic effect of drug combinations, which may
increase the risk exponentially rather than the sum of the
risks of each medication when taken alone. For example,
Ibuprofen (Motrin) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers
four-fold in adults age 65 or older. Taking a steroid
medication (Prednisone) will increase the risk of stomach
ulcers only 10 percent. However, when an individual
takes Motrin and Prednisone, the risk of developing ulcers
increases 15 times when compared to non-users of both
medications.
The importance of reporting any unusual symptoms
when taking two or more medicines is crucial.
Long-term care residents have been found to be
particularly vulnerable to ADRs. A study of two longterm care communities in Georgia found that more
than 67 percent of 332 residents experienced probable
ADRs. Those who experienced ADRs were taking twice
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as many medications as the group of residents who did
not experience any ADRs. There have been other similar
studies that have shown the increased risk of an ADR is
related to the number of drugs taken by an older adult.
Providers specifically trained to work with older adults
have been taught that taking fewer medications rather
than more is best. In my practice, it is very common
to see older adults improve their quality of life when
discontinuing certain medications, such as those that
cause sedation, decreased balance, increased confusion,
nausea or unintended weight loss.
Dr. Mark Beers, with an expert consensus panel,
developed a list of potentially inappropriate medications
for older adults. The criteria have been revised several
times with the most recent one completed in 2015. Using
the Beers’ criteria, research studies have found that 20
percent of 2,455 long-term care patients in the United
States were using at least one inappropriate drug.
ADRs and ADIs will continue to occur among older
adults as long as they are taking prescribed medications,
over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies. As
consumers, it’s important to ask questions about your
medications (or have someone who can do so for you)
and take steps to prevent interactions and reactions when
possible. While medications can be effective in extending
life, they also can shorten life if not taken appropriately.
Tips for Preventing Adverse Drug Interactions
1. Always take your medications or list of
medications with you when seeing your
providers.
7. If you have memory loss, it is very
important someone assists you in taking
your medications at the appropriate times.
2. Don’t forget to include over-the-counter
medications, “nutritional” supplements
and other complimentary supplements
such as herbal remedies on the list.
8. If possible, have someone else accompany
you when seeing your health care provider.
9. To ensure the right timing when taking
your medications, use alarms or page
alerts, or have a family member/friend
remind you.
3. If you are already receiving prescription
medications and plan to take an overthe-counter medication, always check
with your pharmacist/primary provider for
potential ADRs/ADIs.
10.Have your provider explain why you
are taking each of your prescribed
medications.
4. If you experience any new symptoms
since initiating a new medication or
supplement, check with your pharmacist
and/or provider.
11.If taking more than one medication, use a
compartmentalized pill box with labels for
every day of the week and different times
of the day.
5. Always remind your provider if you are
taking a blood thinner when he or she
prescribes a new medication such as an
antibiotic or pain medication.
12.Consider color coded labels on your
medicine bottles to help distinguish one
bottle from another.
6. If any changes in medication or
medication dosages are planned, remind
your provider if you have been told you
have decreased kidney function.
13.Make it a habit to associate medications
to other activities. For example, the yellow
pill is taken one hour before you eat and
the white pill is taken at bedtime.
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Masonic Village at Dallas Meets Philadelphia
By Dr. Mahmoud and Iran Fahmy, Masonic Village residents
Photos by Al Exter, Masonic Village resident
Masonic Village residents had the opportunity
to explore Philadelphia through an outstanding, well
organized excursion. In two fully-loaded Martz travel
buses, 90 residents started their venture at 7:45 a.m.
departing to Philadelphia, and arriving at 11:30 a.m.
where they boarded the Spirit of Philadelphia cruise.
First, the bus ride was very pleasurable and
convenient, offering water and snacks (thanks to the
Resident Association headed by Bob Boone, the time
spent by Jean Carson and Mary Ann Size, and to Noah
Davis, our executive director, and his dedicated staff as
well as the Martz buses and drivers).
Second, the cruise through Philadelphia Harbor,
which lasted three hours, was memorable as well as
educational. The weather was fantastic. It seems that
some residents who participated in this trip prayed for
and ordered this ideal weather. The food on the cruise
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was delicious, especially the dessert.
At 3 p.m. the group was transported to the historic
site of the Masonic Temple where the group toured the
various halls and were introduced to the noble Masonic
principles. At 4:30 p.m. we boarded the buses, arriving
home at 8:30 p.m. We were well fed on the buses,
munching on sandwich wraps courtesy of the Masonic
Village administration.
In closing, it was a successful excursion, especially
since we had the opportunity to chat and interact with
each other. It was nice to also enjoy the terrific photos
taken throughout the day by our neighbor, resident Al
Exter. We are looking forward to future trips and we thank
the administration for their courtesy and professional
arrangements.
Special thanks to an anonymous donor who made this
trip possible!
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Winter 2016
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Around the World
in a Lifetime
It’s been said traveling brings new vigor to the mind. This
certainly holds true for Bryan Hill, who takes every day as a
blessing and every trip with an open mind.
With more than 20 countries visited and plenty left on
his bucket list, Bryan has more conversation starters than
most people.
He often jokes, “I need to see the world while I can,
because the United States is handicap accessible.”
Bryan spent 17 years as a prison warden at Monroe
County Correctional Facility and 11 years as a district
superintendent with Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission. While working, he traveled some, but after
retiring, he packed his bags and started traveling extensively.
In 2006, he took his first “for fun” trip to Tuscany, Italy,
to celebrate his 35th anniversary with his wife, Eileen. From
then on, visiting “Mom and Pop” eateries, listening to natives
converse and seeing world-renowned places and artifacts
has kept Bryan going.
He has been to places most have only seen in movies:
Egypt, Morocco and all throughout Europe.
Known for its civilization and some of the world’s most
famous sights and monuments, Egypt provided Bryan with
some of his favorite memories.
“I found that people are curious about Americans and
how our country became successful,” Bryan said. “We don’t
always know how good we have it.”
In fact, during a visit to the Giza Zoo, a well-known
home to many endangered species, an Egyptian man
handed Bryan his baby and pulled out his phone to take a
photo. At the time, Bryan was unsure of the man’s intentions,
but smiled for the photo anyway. Natives later suggested the
man was hoping Bryan’s “American success” would rub off
on his son.
“It was an incredible experience. Egyptians are great
people,” he said. “It’s great to converse with people who live
differently. From their views of the world, you learn the most.”
Quite opposite of holding a baby, Bryan also held a
Nile cobra at the Temple Complex in Edfu during the trip,
an experience he will certainly never forget. He and Eileen
enjoyed viewing the Giza pyramids from the top of a camel
(see upper right photo on p. 19). With perfect weather and a
gained appreciation for the work of ancient Egyptians, it was
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a trip of a lifetime.
If
worried
about
traveling to a country
where the language is
unfamiliar, Bryan suggests
at least trying to learn key
words. If you’re on a time
crunch, get involved in an
organized tour – one that doesn’t plan every moment.
Although, if you decide to go out on your own, Bryan
notes one piece of advice: “You’ve got to keep an open
mind and be resourceful when you’re in a foreign situation,”
Bryan said. “A lot of times, like everything else, it’s about
respecting the person you’re trying to communicate with.”
If he could recommend one trip, it would be to London
during the holidays. Besides the architecture, world famous
artwork and classic pubs found year-round, London is known
for sparing no cost while decorating for the holidays: streaming
garland, lighting up the streets and hosting Christmas “popup” shops. “It’s just like a winter wonderland,” Bryan said.
He says traveling does one ground-breaking thing:
“It gets you immersed into culture and active in other
communities, and it eliminates barriers.”
While keeping within the United States, Bryan puts his
love for the outdoors to good use. He’s hiked countless trails
and mountains including Mount Baldy, which at 12,441 feet,
is the highest mountain of the Cimarron Range, a subrange
of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico. Bryan felt
extra encouraged as he completed the hike with fellow Boy
Scouts, a program he has been involved with since his youth.
Two days past his 70th birthday, Bryan climbed Mount
Washington in New Hampshire, the highest peak in the
Northeastern United States. This was no easy task, but he
gives credit to the Masonic Wellness Center, where he works
out weekly, for maintaining his health.
Though he has traveled around the world, Bryan says
the Delaware Water Gap, where he once worked, is still one
of his favorite places in the world, along with his cottage at
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.
Ask him if he’ll ever “settle down,” and Bryan will answer,
“Life has been too short, and I’ve got a lot of things to do.”
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Flying the Skies One More Time
flying logs, reading books on the
Robert “Bob” Marvel, a
history of flying, attending Pilot’s
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
Club meetings on campus and
resident who has a lifelong passion
hearing his wife recall stories from
for flying, took to the skies one
their dating days.
more time on Friday, Dec. 11.
“He would take me up all the
Bob, who is facing a life-limiting
time since he needed to have so
illness, enjoyed a 40-minute
many takeoffs and landings to keep
airplane ride that departed from
his license current,” Fay, Bob’s wife,
Donegal Springs Airpark, flew
said. “We would call those ‘dates.’”
along the Susquehanna River and
The flight was organized by
took a detour to Lancaster Airport,
(L-R): Rick Hamm, Fay Marvel, Wayne Laughner,
Masonic Village Hospice staff in
where he could recall his youth.
Bob Marvel and Timothy Nickel, hospice chaplain
coordination with volunteer Masons
A native of Lancaster County,
Bob rode his bike to the Lancaster Airport almost daily Larry Derr, Rick Hamm and Wayne Laughner, who piloted
as a young boy, observing the taking off and landing of the flight.
Masonic Village Hospice staff pride themselves on
planes. Until he was old enough to accomplish his dream
of becoming a licensed pilot, Bob took time heating up the fulfilling requests of patients, so they may complete their lives
planes, changing bulbs and doing other small favors for the joyfully. Some requests are simple, yet fulfilling; others require
some creativity and help from friends in the community.
pilots, whom he looked up to.
“Anytime he gave directions, he would somehow relate
Once he earned his pilot’s license, though it wasn’t
his full-time career, Bob did some business flying and took the destination’s location in relevance to an airport,” Fay
plenty of flights for pleasure. He even owned his own plane. said. “He wouldn’t have cared where we took him on this
Bob enjoys reflecting on the past by looking at his old flight. He just enjoys being up in a plane.”
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Emergency Puts Masonic Villages’ Mission to the Test
Ellie Labajetta has lived at the Masonic Village at
Elizabethtown just over two years. She always knew the
staff were dependable, but after she found herself in a
smoke-filled apartment, she realized just how above and
beyond they are willing to go for residents, living up to the
organization’s Mission of Love.
Her 9-year-old grandson, Adam, noticed, too.
“This place is wonderful,” he said. “You can depend
on Masons to take good care of things.”
On Nov. 3, a small kitchen fire quickly produced
plumes of black smoke, filling Ellie’s apartment in the
Smith North building. She immediately called the campus
operator and pulled the emergency cord in her bathroom.
Within minutes, Chris Brown, security shift supervisor, was
running up the stairs, fire extinguisher in hand.
Ellie Labajetta with Connie Kopp, director of risk management
It didn’t take long for staff from across campus to arrive
and help the residents of the 23 apartments evacuate.
When Ellie had trouble reaching her insurance
“They literally came running up the hill,” Ellie said.
company, Connie Kopp, director of risk management,
Staff knocked on every apartment door and carried stepped in to help. “She’s worth her weight in gold,” Ellie
out anyone who was unable to rapidly exit. Chris was said. “She just took over.” Many other staff checked on
treated for smoke inhalation, and Ellie was taken to the her to make sure she had what she needed.
hospital as a precaution, but otherwise, no one was
“The response from the village couldn’t have been
injured.
better,” Ellie said. “I don’t know what I’d do without them,
At the time of the incident, Ellie didn’t have her cell my son and Paul Davis Restoration.”
phone, so she couldn’t recall her son David’s cell phone
A long-standing member of the Order of the Eastern
number. Staff called his home phone, which his family Star and Amaranth, Ellie didn’t know about Masonic
typically doesn’t answer. When Adam saw Masonic Village until a friend mentioned it to her a few years ago.
Village on the caller ID, he knew it was safe to answer, Just four months later, she moved into her apartment.
so her family was quickly alerted to the situation. David is
“Smith North is nice, and we’re small enough to be
a Mason and taught Adam that the Masonic square and a family,” she said. “We sit on the porch and watch the
compasses symbol, whether on a building, car or man’s deer and geese. The view is wonderful. Everyone knows
ring, is a trusted sign.
my name. The staff is wonderful. I have not met anyone
Other than a melted microwave and blackened who is unpleasant or won’t go the extra mile if needed.
cabinets, the only damage was caused by the smoke.
“Before this happened, I read about the founding
All residents’ apartments were thoroughly cleaned and mission of the Masonic Village in the ‘100th Anniversary’
inspected thanks to Housekeeping and Maintenance history book. I think how happy those men would be to know
staff, as well as Paul Davis Restoration which completed the mission is still alive today. Some things are different, but
work on Ellie’s apartment during the following weeks.
the mission still lives. It’s obvious, even to a 9-year-old. I
knew this place was great. This situation just reinforced that.”
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T he Longest Journey
She wishes spring and summer would last forever. That’s when resident Annelis Wolter
feels most like herself, nourishing precious flowers and plants. Gardening has been a pasttime within her German-rooted family for hundreds of years.
Prior to coming to America in 1964, Annelis, her husband, Günther, and three children
owned and operated a family greenhouse in Germany. In the midst of the Cold War, the
family lived in Communist East Germany, 60 miles northwest of Berlin.
By 1961, Cold War tensions over Berlin came to a boil. East Germans were dissatisfied
with life under the Communist system, and West Berlin served as a gateway to democracy
in West Germany. Between 1949 and 1961, over 2.5 million East Germans fled through
West Berlin, and by August 1961, an average of 2,000 East Germans were crossing west
each day.
Many of these refugees, including the Wolter family, were skilled laborers, professionals
and intellectuals with spouses and children, some of whom were still struggling financially
post World War II.
The travels came to a halt when Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev recommended East
Germany close off access between East and West Berlin. This led to the construction of
the Berlin Wall. Luckily, this didn’t stop the Wolters from moving. Weeks later, they arrived
in America.
“It was the longest trip of a lifetime. We traveled as two adults, three children and one
handbag,” Annelis said. “But I was so happy. I’m so happy I did it for my family.”
After the long journey, Annelis and her family began a new start in Pennsylvania,
opening Temple Greenhouse in Temple. The greenhouse sold potted plants and flowers,
made arrangements and centerpieces for weddings and grew a wide variety of plants,
including unique Candlelight poinsettias, which stand much taller than the Visions of
Grandeur poinsettias that classically define the holidays.
Annelis’ son, Dieter, now owns and operates the greenhouse, keeping the family
business and passion alive. Annelis remembers both Germany and her love for gardening
fondly.
“I just like working with the land,” Annelis said “It’s everything just to be outside, to
arrange and watch things grow.”
To give her comfort while she was adjusting to her new home at Masonic Village at
Elizabethtown, Annelis’ son brought her some of their famous poinsettias. She decided to
display the plants in one of the campus’ common areas, so residents and visitors could
enjoy them throughout the holidays, sharing some of her old memories in her new home.
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Village Voice
Winter 2016
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Trust Services Offer a Reliable Partner
Any one of us could suddenly face a disability or the loss
of a spouse leading to changes in our ability to handle our
finances. Will you know what to do?
You may be able to rely upon your children or a close
friend who can act as your power of attorney to handle
your affairs. Others rely upon professional advice from a
counselor or financial advisor. In many cases, this is the right
course to take, but you must be careful about dependence
upon a single person for handling all financial affairs. In
such circumstances, it may be wise to have a second source
of advice to confirm the actions of your primary advisor.
This is in the best interest of both you and your primary
advisor for two significant reasons. First, use of a secondary
advisor will limit the likelihood of undue influence by any
advisor; and second, the secondary advisor will be able to
step in at any time to assist you, if needed.
If you don’t have family, friends or advisors you feel you
can trust, finding a source of help can be troublesome. To
provide you with one potential option, Masonic Villages
has engaged the assistance of Everence Trust Company as
a resource for our residents and friends with the Masonic
Charities. Everence is a nonprofit national trust company
that provides its services throughout the country and holds
more than $2.5 billion in assets.
When should you consider using Everence?
Here are two recent and authentic stories where Everence
was a beneficial resource:
Carol is a widow living at Masonic Village and has
no children. She has a financial advisor through a large
financial institution, but needed another resource to handle
her affairs in the event she became disabled. With the help
of Masonic Villages’ Office of Gift Planning, Carol reached
out to Everence. She established a trust with Everence as her
co-trustee and transferred her IRA and other assets to the
company so it may manage her assets for her and take care
of her financial affairs if anything should happen. Everence
will also help handle the estate administration of her assets
upon her passing. The cost for managing the assets is about
30 percent less than it was with the financial institution.
Additionally, since Carol is leaving a substantial amount
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of her assets to the Masonic Charities at her passing, the
Masonic Villages has agreed to act as a trust protector for
Carol to make sure the trustee is doing its job in a diligent
manner. With the plan in place, Carol can have peace of
mind knowing she will be well taken care of if disaster strikes.
In the second case, Tom and Jean called for advice
on their estate plan. They have no children and Jean has
dementia. Tom’s greatest concern is if he passes away before
Jean, she will not receive the proper care or financial help for
the remainder of her life. After connecting with a trust advisor
at Everence, within a couple of weeks, Tom established a
trust for himself and Jean. The couple also decided to leave
a substantial gift to the Masonic Children’s Home in their
trust. At their request, Masonic Villages agreed to serve as
their trust protector. This plan assured Tom that Jean would
be well taken care of if something should happen to him.
These are just two scenarios where a trustee was the
right resource. Other cases may involve using Everence as
a successor trustee if something should happen to a loved
one, close friend or advisor who you have selected as your
agent or trustee.
If you are interested in further information on Everence
Trust Services, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at
800-599-6454. Staff are available to assist you wherever
you live in the United States. The only requirement is that
you must have a minimum of $100,000 in assets in order to
take advantage of any trust arrangement due to the cost of
managing the trust.
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Help Make a Difference Today Through
Masonic Compassionate Care
More than a century ago, Pennsylvania Freemasons
had a vision to create a safe haven for aging Masons,
their families, children and the community.
Through the vision leaders had to provide exceptional
care within the highest quality environments, offering
hope to the hopeless and a life worth living regardless of
a person’s ability to pay for the services he or she needed,
the Masonic Villages were born.
For more than 140 years, the Masonic Villages have
maintained the same mission and purpose for residents
across the state through Masonic Compassionate Care.
While residents’ needs remain constant, the gap between
one’s ability to afford good care and what medical
insurance and government assistance covers has widened.
Health care costs can often exhaust residents’ personal
assets, leaving them in need of financial assistance.
Your donations to the Masonic Compassionate Care
Fund specifically help cover residents’ nursing or personal
care costs and reassure them that essential services will
be available to them, even if their assets deplete.
With your support, Masonic Villages’ Mission of Love
will continue for another century. Gifts can be directed to:
1. Masonic Compassionate Care Fund – provides
benevolent care to residents who have exhausted their
financial resources.
2. Masonic Compassionate Care Endowment Fund
– the earnings generated by this fund provide a source of
continued financial support for benevolent care.
With gifts of cash, we can put your gift to work right
away. Or, you may wish to do a planned gift such as a
Charitable Gift Annuity, in your Will through a bequest
or by other planned gift options which better suit your
situation.
Donations for the benefit of the Masonic Village at
Elizabethtown will be recognized on this beautiful donor
recognition wall located at the Masonic Health Care
Center. Donations received for the Masonic Village at
Lafayette Hill, Sewickley and Warminster are recognized
on the Mission of Love wall at those locations.
Levels of Support
Supporter Caregiver
Friend
Companion
Family
Love
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $249,999
$250,000 - $499,999
$500,000 and higher
To help Masonic Compassionate Care live on, or if you
have any questions, please fill out the enclosed business
reply envelope or contact the Office of Gift Planning at
800-599-6454 or [email protected].
Financial information about Masonic Charities can be obtained by contacting us at 800-599-6454. In addition, Masonic Charities is required to file financial information with several states. Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain
copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/. Florida: SC No. 00774, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 800-HELP-FLA. Georgia: full and fair description of the programs and activities of Masonic Charities and its financial
statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Masonic Charities are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents
and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 800-825-4510. Michigan: MICS No. 11796 Mississippi:
The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 888-236-6167. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES
NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North
Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Masonic
Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163,
Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Masonic Charities is available from
the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State
Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF MASONIC CHARITIES BY THE STATE.
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A Lasting Impact
In 1914, at age 3, Dr. Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer moved
to the Masonic Children’s Home and lived there with her
brother until she graduated from high school. She passed
away at age 101 in 2012, leaving a surprise donation of
$10.9 million to the place that took her in when she was
just a child.
The child care workers who served from 1914 to
1927, when Dr. Shaffer graduated from the program, had
a lasting impact on her life, encouraging her to pursue
further education and give to causes close to her heart.
Her gift recognizes the quality of care she received and
will help provide daily necessities for current residents of
the children’s home, as well as higher education after
high school.
“This gift will help youth for many years to come, giving
them a chance to pursue opportunities they otherwise
wouldn’t have,” Cindy Phillips, executive director of
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, said. “To think, a child
who grew up here in 1914 would one day help provide for
kids she’ll never meet.”
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Dr. Shaffer earned her bachelor’s degree in design
from Syracuse University and her master’s degree from
Penn State University. She also completed graduate work
at Lebanon Valley College, University of Pennsylvania,
University of Mexico and the University of Bogota
Columbia in South America.
Dr. Shaffer taught art in the Harrisburg Area School
District. She also participated in many civic organizations
and served on various boards, including as honorary
trustee for both Messiah College and Syracuse University
at the time of her death. She was a life member of the
Royal Society of Art in London.
A plaque in Dr. Shaffer’s memory has been installed at
the children’s home. It is inscribed with Nelson Mandela’s
words, “Education is the most powerful weapon which
you can use to change the world.”
Above photo: Girls of the Masonic Children’s Home, 1917.
Dr. Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer is circled.
Village Voice
Memorial Gifts
August 1 - October 31, 2015
Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to one of
the five Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster. Great care has been
taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an
error has been made, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454; 717-367-1121, ext. 33003; or by emailing
[email protected]. Thank you.
The following memorial
was listed incorrectly in the
Fall 2015 issue of the
Village Voice. We apologize
for this error
Harry D. and Lillian M. Stoyer
Robert Stoyer
Harry J. Abrams
Sherwood Lennartson
June Adams
Florence James Wingard
R. Emmert Aldinger, Sr. Miriam M. Aldinger
John L. Allen
Joan Allen Krick
Clarence A. Ayers
Thelma L. Ayers
Harriet Z. Bachman
Allen S. Zimmerman
Beverly A. Baker
George E. Baker, Jr.
Joan R. Baker
Friends of Alex Rhodes at TPN - Danielle, Julia, Robin and Weldon
William W. Baltzer
Elizabeth R. Baltzer
Betty A. Baroni
Gus and Jeannine CrummyFye
Janet C. Lyons
Daniel and Kelly Reitz
Delbert and Shirley Reitz
William and Alyson Reitz
Ermajean (Cookie) Beam
Gerald C. Beam
Erla M. Beddow
Hugh F. Beddow
John E. Berger
Marie Virginia Andrews
Hack and Jill Bucks
Vicki L. Gillmore
Masonic Village Travel Club
James E. Bohr
Peter and Darlee Bohr
Charles E. Bone
Whitfield Lodge No. 622
Marianne Bowman
Vic, Meera and Nalin Sood
and their Families
Helen M. Brookhart
Donald and Patricia March
Barbara G. Brown
Jim R. Heckman
Doris A. Herr
Fae L. Kline
Masonic Village Travel Club
Carl and Neda Mae Wert
Jacquelyne (Jackie) Brubaker
Harold E. Brubaker
Laura J. Carroll
Laura J. Boyce
Daniel B. Carroll
William J. Carroll
Fern E. Cathcart
Ramesh and Bhanu Shah
Gaylon C. Cathcart
Michael and Barbara Cathcart
Robert J. Cathers
Mary Conclave Knights of
the Red Cross of Constantine
William H. Chapman
Harriet Kabo Chapman
David Chern
Nona E. Chern
Bob and Floss Clemens
Michael and Ruth Ann
Jadick
Richard E. Coulter
Frances E. Coulter
Robert and Hazel Cramer
Lee and Alice Brubaker
Deceased Past Masters
Eureka Lodge No. 290
Luisa DeChellis
Carmen V. DeChellis
Robert C. Deiss
McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318
O. Luther Dixon
Jean E. Dixon
W. Ronald Dixon
Frackville Lodge No. 737
Laura W. Dove
Albert Dove
Robert (Bob) T. Dudley
Robert and Joan Bower
Charles and Linda Graham
Harry and Saretta Hodge
Linda L. Miller
David Spaar
Leonard and Kathleen Spaar
Audrey S. Stroup
A. Preston and Brenda
Van Deursen
Carl and Neda Mae Wert
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Regina T. Dufner
Francis and Barbara Dufner
Horace S. Dyer, Jr. Sally I. Dyer
James L. Eakin
Jacqueline R. Eakin
Lee Eck
Edmund and Darlene Ludwig
Irvin W. Edler
Charlotte K. Edler
Elizabeth F. Egge
Robert P. Egge
Dorothy A. Ehleiter
William C. Ehleiter, Jr.
Doris S. Elanjian
Paul Elanjian
Edward E. Ellefson
Lorena L. Ellefson
George A. Emrick
Edna E. Emrick
Richard E. Enck
Esther A. Enck
James (Jay) L. Ernette
David W. Berry
Richard and Nancy Brickley
John and Caroline Bushwack
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chladny
Anthony and Pamela Demezza
Wayne H. Freed
Donald and Debra Green
Harr Family - Brian and Alexis and Dennis and Bonnie
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Mary T. Harrison
Keith and Donna Impink
Robin S. Jennings
Kattan-Ferretti Insurance Agency
Bill and Helena Kelly
Mark and Joyce Markosky
Paul and Susan McCommons
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Mellon
Joseph and Barbara Murphy
Barbara H. Nakles
Retired State Police Association of Pennsylvania, Inc.
William and Elizabeth Rosa
Frank and Patricia Schimizzi
Gerald and Peggy Shepler
Howard and Vicki Silbaugh
Slater Funeral Service
Richard and Carol Stemmler
Richard and Joanna Stillwagon
Regis J. Synan
James L. Tito
Clair Ward, Bryan Williams and Ella
G. James Wehrheim
Samuel C. Williamson
Blaine and Audrey Winfield
Jack R. Eshenour
Catherine E. Eshenour
Yvonne M. Fafata
Robert J. Fafata
Edna H. Falk
Steve Backels
Thomas and Elaine McDevitt
Patricia R. Sullivan
George A. Ferguson
Irene L. Ferguson
Harry L. Fisher, Sr. William and Judith Fisher
Charity L. Founds
Barry and Mary Founds
Barbara Lydia Frantz
Robert A. Frantz
Nancy Mae Garcia
Nicolos and Marlayna DiMaggio
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meneely
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Herbert G. Glunt
Eureka Lodge No. 290
Flora Godshall
Guzzi Family
Bill and Barrie Owens
Elizabeth J. Goettle
William and Marjorie Goettle
Larry V. Goodling
Darryl and Dorothy
Goodling
Rose A. Gurreri
Michael and Maria McKee
A. Preston and Brenda
Van Deursen
Ronald and Carol Zinn
Gilbert L. Goudy
Matthew R. Hubler
George E. Graefe, Jr. Mary C. Graefe
Kenneth and Betty Greenfield
Richard and Geraldine Miller
Irvin R. Greenlee
Eureka Lodge No. 290
Robert G. Griffith
Marguerite H. Griffith
Stephen Griffith
Bertram and Patsy Griffith
Martin J. Grochowski
Marion W. Grochowski
Paula J. Gross
George and Beverly Gross
Harry E. Hartshorn
Thomas R. Hartshorn
Charles (Chuck) E. Harzer
1956 Classmates of Patricia Harzer
Ann M. Colangelo
Greg and Glenna Davis
Vicki L. Gillmore
Megan L. Leitzell
Harry and Doris Longenecker
Barry Lee Hassinger
Joan L. Hassinger
John P. Healey
Tim and Lisa Bright
Betty J. Hemperly
William R. Hemperly, Jr.
Sidney S. Hersh
Joel H. Hersh
Frank B. Hess
Whitfield Lodge No. 622
Elaine Hileman
William P. Hileman
Robert and Evelyn Wheeler
Michael and Judy Wright
Rodger and Judy Wyland
Nevin H. Hillegass
James N. Hillegass
Burton and Grace Hineline
Todd L. Hineline
Isadore Hoffman
Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19
Lewis H. Hoffman
Frackville Lodge No. 737
John (Jack) E. Johnson
Ted and Meg Lichtenwalner
A. Preston and Brenda
Van Deursen
Leonard A. Juliani, Sr. Marcella E. Juliani
Tim Karcewski
Andrew and Doris Zelez
Jane V. Kennelly
Ralph and Elizabeth Davis
A. Preston and Brenda
Van Deursen
Joseph S. Kish
McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318
Claire E. Kistler
Beverly Schweitzer
Albert and Mary Kling
Albert B. and R. Glee Kling
J. Walter Knoblock
Doric Lodge No. 630
Frank H. Kohne
Doric Lodge No. 630
Arlene M. Koppenhaver
Dean E. Koppenhaver
Donald S. Kramer
Patsy A. Inners
Craig A. Kratzer
Gary G. Kratzer
Preston J. Layfield
Jim R. Heckman
Ted and Meg Lichtenwalner
Whitey and Arlene
Von Nieda
Village Voice
Margie L. Leonard
Clarence F. Leonard
Dominick Lizzi
David and Alda K. Lizzi, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Lloyd
Christine Petrucci
Edna Kay Loichinger
Raymond J. Loichinger
Sarah Jean Luebbe
Harry C. Luebbe, Jr.
Paul W. Lutz, Sr. Whitfield Lodge No. 622
Kenneth C. and Pauline L.
March
Donald and Patricia March
Catherine (Kay) E. Marion
Joseph and Thelma Backo
Anna Mae Erbe
Marcia A. Marion
Catherine (Kitty) Mark
Clifford K. Mark
Arthur Markowitz
Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19
James R. Martz
James H. Thomas
Ned A. Masenheimer
Robert and Rosemarie
Carthew
Jean P. Liberatore
Ted and Meg Lichtenwalner
Donald and Patricia March
Paul H. Mazerov
Frank M. Mauro, Jr.
Henry H. and Ruth Ellen
McCague
Robert and Nancy McCague
Andy McClain
Theresa A. McClain
Robert S. McKrell
Eureka Lodge No. 290
H. James McLaren, Sr. Frackville Lodge No. 737
Robert W. Meixsell
Whitfield Lodge No. 622
Paul E. Meyers
Donald C. Meyers
Louis (Lou) D. Miller, Jr. Masonic Village Travel Club
Julia L. Siipple
A. Preston and Brenda
Van Deursen
Ruth Miller
Friendship Chapter
No. 551, OES
William H. Miller
Donald and Shirley Miller
Harry S. Mills
H. Sinclair and Elizabeth Mills, Jr.
Ethel B. Milroy
Robert and Rosemarie
Carthew
Daniel S. Minehart
Verna S. Minehart
Harry A. Minehart
Verna S. Minehart
Richard A. Minehart
Verna S. Minehart
William Morris
Southampton Square Club
Carole S. Morrow
Art and Shirley Rowley
Frederick P. Mueller, Jr.
Southampton Square Club
Frank Murawski
Lorraine J. Murawski
Gertrude K. Myers
Charles L. Myers
James C. Nickle
Thomas and Terry Kamerzel
James A. Nitz
Ruth A. Nitz
Sonya Kay Olson
James and Gloria Olson
Marjorie A. Pacitti
Richard J. Pacitti, Sr.
George W. Plesko
McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318
Martin H. Pollock
Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19
Daniel Portnoy
Nona E. Chern
Martha Jane Radcliff
Janice H. Corson
John and Judith Haines
Lawrence and Beatrice Hebling
Ronald and Dolores Jones
Sara E. Jones
Harry and JoAnn Kern
Gordon and Linda Kimble
Michael and Elizabeth
Kostick
Gail Krueger
Miriam C. Radcliff
John and Margaret Rauchut
Charles A. Sines
Dale and Glenna Taylor
Paul C. Reber
Richard M. Reber
Clifford E. Reed, Sr. Osceola Lodge No. 515
Lois M. Reese
Kenneth T. Reese
Mildred O. Reilly
Donald and Pamela Allegretto
Tom and Elaine Chambers
Robert and Judith Cosgriff
Virginia Cosgriff
Alice R. Crowthers
Robert and Patricia Edge
Pete and Betty Ferrario
Maryjane Hahn
Bernard and Kathleen Johns
John and Deidra Noland
Harry and Gay Page
Rick and Diane Ralston
Patricia A. Underwood
Ken and Arta Williams
Carol S. Worley
William and Anna Richards
William R. Richards
Clarence B. Richwine
David and Carol Richwine
Stephen Rituper
Warren and Helen Heidelbaugh
Herbert S. Rogers
Doric Lodge No. 630
Gregg Roth
Twila E. Shreffler
Stanley H. Roth
Marlene Roth
Elizabeth Rothgaber
Hershey Chapter No. 509, OES
Thomas F. Rothwell
Masonic Village Travel Club
G. Edward and Rowena Morelock
Lillian B. Sanders
C. Vernon Sanders, Jr.
William F. Scheible
Lois V. McDevitt
Helen M. Schleeter
Lynwood D. Schleeter
Ruth Schleeter
Lynwood D. Schleeter
John P. Schneider
Ronald E. Schneider
Hugh R. Scott
John and Audrey Scott
Kenneth A. Seamans
Kay M. Seamans
Clair D. Shearer
Ralph and Elizabeth Davis
George B. Sheasley
Anna K. Sheasley
James Shepard
John and Patricia Grubb
Art and Shirley Rowley
Ian B. Shields
Miriam K. Shields
Millie Sinopoli
Henry and Jocelyn Sinopoli
Donald G. Sirianni, Sr. Dr. Dominy and Panda Bear Pediatrics
Gloria F. La Noce
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Rowe
James C. Size
Mary Ann Size
Don E. Smith
George Detwiler
Ted and Meg Lichtenwalner
David L. McGuckin
Janet D. Smoker
Richard M. and Joann Snyder, Jr.
Helen G. Smith
Ray E. Henry, Jr.
William E. Snyder
Sylvia A. Mummert
Richard T. Sokol
Eureka Lodge No. 290
Robert Spangenberg
Larry and Carol Wolford
Dominic F. Sposito
Frackville Lodge No. 737
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Lawrence H. Strayer
P. Sidney Strayer
Melvin P. Strayer
P. Sidney Strayer
Harry Homer Stuart, Jr. Scott A. Stuart
Joseph N. Succop, II
Sandra P. Snyder
Dale R. Taylor
Douglas J. Taylor
John Taylor
Douglas J. Taylor
Milos P. Tumabas
Robert and Milica Knepp
Richard L. Walkup, Sr. Linda H. Walkup
George D. Walter
William H. Walter
Herman Walters
David and Alice Bechtel
Rodney C. Ward
Whitfield Lodge No. 622
Elvin M. Warner, Jr. Leatrice A. Warner
Sherwood F. Watts
Judith A. Harris
Yolanda N. Weider
Wanda E. Roth
E. Nelson Weir
N. Bruce Weir
Robert W. Wellington
Southampton Square Club
Charles W. Wiener
Doris A. Wiener
David E. Winter
Loretta M. Winter
Zoe E. Wolfe
Ronald and Jean Finglass
Rita Zampetti
Masonic Village at Dallas Residents Association
Glenn Zeigenfuse
Jane E. Zeigenfuse
Harold J. Zell
Charles and Ethel Zell
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Honorarium Gifts
August 1 - October 31, 2015
Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their honor to one of the five
Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster. Great care has been taken to ensure
the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made,
please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454; 717-367-1121, ext. 33003; or by emailing
[email protected]. Thank you.
M.V. Transportation and
Drivers
John R. Rapp
Jennifer Berlet and the
Masonic Wellness Center Staff
Hack and Jill Bucks
Music Therapy Program
Masonic Village Travel Club
Masonic Village at Lafayette
Hill Staff
Bill and Barrie Owens
Russ and Faye Baker’s 50th
Anniversary
Dick and Cathy Eby
Larry and Carol Wolford
Alma F. Casaro
Verizon Foundation
Darwin G. Chilcote
Arthur L. Dinger
Patton School Class of ‘47
Graduates
Richard L. Bowman
Glen Copper
Marlin L. Reitz
Jane Craighead
E. Elizabeth Foyle
William and Dorothy Whitlock
McClain Families
Theresa A. McClain
Marie Massa
Michael and Rebecca Maxwell
Harry and Marge McCarty
Kenneth and Elaine Bleiler
Carl and Sally Olnick
Timothy and Irene Olnick
Ella Pedersen
Lewis C. Shaw (Pop Pop)
Joyce Richart
William and Dorothy Whitlock
William M. and Gilda B.
Sayres
Wendy Riggall
A. Preston Van Deursen
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Joyce K. Wadsworth
Francis and Barbara Dufner
Leann L. Weaver
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Hospice Care Memorial Gifts
August 1 - October 31, 2015
Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to Masonic Village
Hospice Care which is offered at our Elizabethtown location.
Margaret M. Balmer
Eleanor L. Wolf
Helen M. Brookhart
Donald and Patricia March
Richard A. Burgert, Sr.
Arlene Huss
Arthur and Louella Kightlinger
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Chris King
Curt and Lily King
Dave and Shannon King
Doug and Lori King
Sondra B. King
Steven and Kathleen Kresge
Timothy and Tammy Nickel
Osborne Family - Nathan, Jill and Cassie
Dorothy F. Burket
Barbara B. Likens
John F. Burket, Jr. Barbara B. Likens
Ruth Cagnoli
Doris M. Novinger
Anthony Caputzal
Mariann Aversano
Kristina and Walter Bach
Abraham and Susan Baker
Village Voice
Patricia Catlow
Alan Cohen
Rosemarie Emmerich
Jim and Kim Foote
Linda Hoffmeister
Tim and Michelle Larkin
Philip and Sally Murray
Joseph and Danielle Puglia
Purdue Pharmaceuticals LP
Fern E. Cathcart
Kenneth C. and Pauline L.
Michael Cathcart Family
March
Lida K. Hail
Donald and Patricia March
Dorothy L. Condran
Ned A. Masenheimer
Mary Lou Bear
Anonymous
Martha L. Frailey
Dale and Anna Mae Alwine
Gregory Frailey
Broadway Cares/Equity Steven Graybill
Fights Aids, Inc.
Avis Ann Bryan
J. David and Linda Jo Edward W. Gresch
Cartwright
Susan Schliminger
Richard Costa
Vivian Mae Hartman
Christine L. D’orsie
James Britting and Barbara George W. and Carla Hershey Britting
Fishel, Jr.
James and Judy Hershey
Robert and Marilyn Forney
Charles and Regina Sheller
E. Mareece Gibbs
Paul Hershey and Donna Jeanne B. Herr
Hershey Spitler
Paul and Sandra Hershey
Patricia Hershey Williams
David and Martha Herting
George H. Harvey
Drew and Joyce Leister
William and Janet Shultz
Elwood and Shirley Leister
Evelyn J. Holberg
Donald and Patricia March
Jennifer Rutledge
Fred and Elizabeth Jack R. Hughes
Masenheimer
Rodney and Sally Thompson
Gene and Nancy McMillen
John E. Johnson
Verna Minehart
Ted and Meg Lichtenwalner
William and Barbara Philip C. Keller
Moncuse
Cost Company
Curtis Moore
Mary H. Leisey
Pencor Services, Inc., Kimberly Leisey
Employees
Mona Maitland
Clair and Joan Rau
Mary Lou Bear
Martha K. Schaeffer
Diana Millman
Robert and Carolyn Southern Lehigh Education Shankland
Association
Brian and Jessica Shultz and
Southern Lehigh School Family
District Administrators
George and Cindy Shultz
Southern Lehigh School Robert and Diane Smith
District Central Office
C. H. Sourber, Jr.
Staff
Arthur and Dorothy Wert
Staff at Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School
Marian L. McElwain
Triangle Chapter No. 483, OES
C. Scott and Diane Buchart
Mary S. Buchart
Rodney and Catherine Runkle
Raymond J. Meyers
Raymond and Sharon Meyers, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen J. Mollichella
Mr. and Mrs. Philip V. Mollichella
Louis D. Miller
Chuck and Julie Boll
Doris M. Ecklund
Robert and Marilyn Forney
David and Deborah Hinton
William and Elaine Johnson
William and Lois Kulp
Elaine M. Miller
Audrey S. Stroup
Ethel B. Milroy
Nancy E. Bell
Phil and Nancy Borchert
Violet Hubler
Howard and Doris Loscig
Elizabeth U. Putt
Ronald and Susan Berman
Kenneth and Ann Hoover
Lynn B. Kreider
William M. Reilly, Jr.
Mary Anne Curran
Rosemary Curran
Leonard and Eileen Laabs
Edwin and Kristen Lemley
Hans and Doreen Moosa
Lynn and Rebecca Schmitt
Stephen Rituper
Stephen M. Rituper
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Nancy Sanger
Joseph and Brenda Amoroso
Robert Focht
Peggy Miller
John and Leeann Stewart
Richard H. Shertzer
Nancy Hivner
Judith A. Simon
Joseph W. Simon
Don E. Smith
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Gene and Nancy McMillen
H. Barton Stone
Lynda S. Irvin
Helen Josie (Adam) Stone
Lynda S. Irvin
Nancy B. Tondora
Sekhar and Lisa Ramaswamy
Hospice Care
Honorarium Gifts
Masonic Village Hospice
Team
Joseph W. Simon
Timothy A. Nickel
Donald and Patricia March
Val Williams
Stephen M. Rituper
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Honoring
Heroes
American heroes were honored on
Veterans Day across the Masonic Villages.
We thank all veterans for their service and
sacrifice.
In Sewickley, a program included the
Ambridge High School ROTC Silent Drill
Team performing its precision routine and
a children’s choir singing familiar patriotic
songs, as well as other surprises.
Check out these photos for more Veterans
Day highlights from around the state.
In Lafayette Hill, the Warriors’ Watch Riders visited the campus and provided
veterans with a certificate recognizing their service.
In Elizabethtown, a parade line full of staff, visitors and kindergartners from the Hildebrandt Learning Center at Masonic Village cheered
on and thanked 60 resident veterans from the Masonic Health Care Center as they entered a special Salute to Our Veterans program
featuring singing and remembrance. A program in the Brossman Ballroom included the March Masters; speaker Col. Ken Womack, U.S.
Air Force (Ret.); and other events to honor our flag, country and veterans.
The Massing of the Colors
memorial, featuring nearly 7,000
flags honoring each soldier
who has died in combat since
9/11, was displayed near the
Veterans Grove in Elizabethtown
throughout November.