Dalton Lodge No. 578 F & A M

February Schedule

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February 2 Dalton Lodge Special MM Degree 7:00 pm
February 4 Dalton Lodge Inspection MM 9 am, followed by Wilmington EA Lunch noon
February 10 Yellow Springs Inspection EA Dinner 6:30 work 7:30 pm
February 11 Blanchester Inspection FC 9am, Lunch followed by Clarksville FC 1:00 pm
February 16 Dalton Stated Meeting
February 17 Xenia Inspection MM Dinner 6:00
February 18 Winter Program Dayton AASR 9:00 am Lunch noon
February 18 Beaver Valley Inspection EA 9:00 am followed by Lunch, Knollwood EA 1:00 pm
February 25 Cedarville Inspection EA 9:00 am followed by Lunch and New Burlington FC 1:00pm
March 3 Grand Masters Reception Roberts Center Dinner at 6:30 pm

January Schedule of Events

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January 13 New Holland Inspection MM 7:00pm
January 14 Bloomingburg Inspection MM Breakfast 8am followed by Jeffersonville Inspection FC Lunch 12:00pm
January 19 Dalton Lodge Stated and MM Degree
January 20 Jamestown Inspection MM Dinner 6:00pm
January 21 Sabina Inspection EA Breakfast 8:00am followed by Fayette Inspection EA Lunch 12:00PM
January 23 School of Instruction place TBD
January 28 Grand Lodge Visitation 8:00am Coffee and Donuts program at 9:00am
Masters Recognition Valley of Dayton AASR 6:00pm

Note: Dalton Lodge Officers will be practicing MM degree every Thursday evening in January at 7:00pm

Dalton Lodge Host Awards Night

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Three members receive Fifty year pins and certificates from Worshipful Master Ralph Milburn and District Deputy Grand Master Douglas Boone. Shown from L to R WB Ralph Milburn, WB Gary Tolle, Bro Paul Terrell, WB David Allen, Bro Brad Terrell (son of Paul Terrell) and DDGM Douglas Boone. Bro Brad Terrell of Hillsboro Lodge #38 pinned on fathers pin.
Two members received Forty year pins. WB Ralph Milburn and WB James Walker were presented their pins by their brothers and the DDGM. Shown from L to R Bro Thomas Milburn, WB Ralph Milburn, WB James Walker, WB Jack Walker of Wilmington 52, and DDGM Douglas Boone.

WB C. J. Moore receives his Thirty-Five year pin from WB Gary Tolle, WB Ralph Milburn and DDGM Douglas Boone. Shown from L to R WB Milburn, DDGM Boone WB Gary Tolle and WB C.J.Moore. A Chili Dinner was enjoyed by all in the dinning room following the meeting.

Other members receiving awards not present:

40yr WB William Wolfe
35yr Bro Gary Tilton
25yr WB Don Williams and Bro Jerry Walls

Brother Chester Wilson Honored in Painting

2011-11-22T10:30:00.000-08:00

Keith's painting pays tribute to Wilson
Local artist Ron Keith’s second painting in his planned Homecoming Christmas collection was unveiled Monday at a meeting of the American Legion Post 179, Marion Unit, in Blanchester. Why? Because Chester “Red” Wilson, a 63-year member of the Post, is a figure in the painting.
This year, Keith’s original painting portrays soldiers outside the old Blanchester train depot as they arrive home. Also included in the painting, in the lower right hand corner near where the artist signed his name, is one of Clinton County’s oldest veterans, the 89-year-old Wilson, observing the activity outside the depot and tipping his cap.
Wilson broke out in a big smile after the painting was unveiled and he saw to his surprise that he was portrayed in the piece of art.
As he did last year with his first painting in the series, Keith will donate this latest work to Blanchester ALIVE. It will be auctioned off about 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Blanchester Auction Center, with proceeds going to Blanchester ALIVE.
Last year’s painting by Keith, of the Bindley Building in downtown Blanchester, fetched $550 at auction.
Blanchester ALIVE’s aim, according to founding member Diana Miller, is to bring together local business owners and community members who share a vision of instilling new life and vitality into the Blanchester business community.
The painting by Keith, one of Clinton County’s finest visual artists currently creating, will be on display at the First National Bank of Blanchester starting Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Postcards as well as 13-by-19 inch prints of the painting will soon be available.
Wilson is a U.S. Army veteran who served in the 83rd Infantry Division during World War II. He received the Military Order of Purple Heart and was decorated with the Oak Leaf Cluster.
Brother Chester Wilson is the Grandfather of WB Todd Wilson DEO Eighth District
Courtesy of Wilmington News Journal

114th Installation of Officers

2011-11-21T16:50:00.000-08:00

Ralph Milburn has been elected and installed as “Worshipful Master” of Dalton Masonic Lodge No. 578. Milburn was installed by Past District Deputy Gary Cooper, Past Master Justin Gray Installing Marshal, Past Master Mike Hibbs, Installing Secretary and Past Master Mike Roever, Installing Chaplin. This 114th annual installation of officers was held November 17, at the Wilmington Masonic Center. Dalton Lodge has been serving Clinton County since 1898.
In his position as Master, Milburn is the presiding officer and head of the Lodge. The title of “Master,” instead of “President,” reflects the Masonic tradition of using ceremonies and titles from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages. When the great cathedrals of Europe were being built, the Mason in charge of a building site was referred to as a “master of the work.”
Other officers installed during the ceremony were Corey Pratt, Senior Warden, Mike Popson, Junior Warden, Gary Cooper, Treasurer, Mike Hibbs Secretary, Scott Baker, Senior Deacon, Paul Jellison, Junior Deacon, Dan Kennelly, Senior Steward, Mike Roever, Junior Steward, Gene Williams, Tyler and Douglas Cooper, Lodge Education Officer, and Don Williams Chaplain. The installing officers presented the Master the Jewel, Apron, Hat, and Gavel of his office. The incoming Master, Milburn presented the traditional Past Masters Apron to Mike Roever.
Preceding the installation the traditional Oyster Stew was enjoyed in the dinning room.
Freemasonry is the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than 2 million Freemasons in North America alone. Charity is an important tenet of the Masonic fraternity. The 107,000 Freemasons in Ohio provide approximately $15 million in charitable giving annually. This year they gave $100,000 in college scholarships, contributed $200,000 to Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games, and funded $70,000 in free training for hundreds of Ohio school teachers to recognize students at non-academic risk. They also provided $12 million in elderly care, and helped many needy Ohio families and individuals through their Charitable Foundation. General information is available at www.freemason.com . For local information, please contact: Mike Hibbs, 289-2200 Lodge Secretary.

1978 Memories

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I believe these two Brothers have been doing this for a while. Left WB Ralph Milburn Chaplain
Center WM Gary Cooper and 65 year member Leo Binghman received his award and pin.

Dalton Lodge Presents 60 Year Service Award for Ionic Lodge 186, Duluth Minnesota

2011-11-13T18:05:00.000-08:00

L to R Daughter Janet, Jocelyn, Brother Harold Hein, RWB Gary Cooper and WB Ralph Milburn

Shown above, Daughters Janet and Jocelyn with WB Ralph Milburn pinning on the Sixty year Pin.

An emergent communications of Dalton Lodge 578 F & A M was opened on November 13, 2011 at 2:00pm for the purpose of presenting a 60 year Service Award to Brother Harold Hein. The communication was held at the Cedar Village Nursing Home in Mason Ohio.
The following were in attendance:
Worshipful Brother Ralph Milburn
Right Worshipful Gary Cooper, PDDGM
Brother Harold Hein
Daughters Janet and Jocelyn
This award was being presented for Ionic Lodge No. 186 under the Grand Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota A. F. & A.M near the Grand Lodge of Ohio F. & A. M. Worshipful Brother Ralph Milburn opened the communications stating the purpose. He read and presented a letter to Brother Hein from Ionic Lodge. Right Worshipful Brother Gary Cooper made the presentation with the assistance of Brother Hein’s daughters.
Brother Harold Hein:
Born on March 22, 1925
Elected to receive the Degrees of Freemasonry on December 11, 1950
Initiated an Entered Apprentice on January 22, 1951
Passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft on February 12, 1951
Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on March 12, 1951
Brother Hein gave a detailed history of his association with Freemasonry. He stated he was on the Ritual Committee during his tenure in Duluth. He also spoke of his father being part of the degree team and his raising. Remarks were made by both daughters.
Worshipful Master declared Dalton Lodge communications closed at 3:00pm for which the purposed was called.

Two Brothers Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason

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On October 8th, Dalton Lodge raised two new Brothers to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. The picture was taken just after the Bible and Apron presentation.

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It is with saddened heart to post this message. Judy Cokonougher, wife of Steven Cokonougher passed away on Wednesday. RWB Steve was just installed as Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Ohio on Saturday. Our prayers go out to Cokonougher family. http://http//www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=judy-marie-cokonougher-sanders&pid=154207918&fhid=8700

Dalton Lodge's Fifth Annual 5K 1Mile Walk for Special Olympics

2011-05-22T07:34:00.000-07:00

The 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk was a great success again this year. Shown above are pictures of registration, welcoming everyone, instructions and the event. Dalton Lodge wants to again thank all those that participated, the members and most especially our sponsors.

Shown above are pictures of the opening and closing ceremonies. Dalton Lodge presented Clinton County Special Olympics with a check in the amount of $500.00. Dalton Lodge was recognized last year by the Grand Lodge of Ohio for their charitable works toward Special Olympics, both at State and Clinton County levels.

Shown here are pictures of the County Games, awards and presentations. A special thanks to Brother Dan Kennely for the pictures and Worshipful Bother Douglas Cooper for chairing the event again this year.

Obiturary, Worshipful Brother Harry W. Carey

2011-05-19T13:32:00.000-07:00

Surrounded by his loving family and friends, former New Vienna resident Harry W. Carey, 69, of Wilmington, went to be with his Lord on May 15, 2011 at the Zusman Community Hospice Center in Columbus after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Carey was born Sept. 15, 1941 in New Vienna, a son of the late Floyd Leslie and Laura Wolfe Carey.

He was a 1959 graduate of New Vienna High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College in 1964 and a master’s in education from Xavier University in 1976. Mr.Carey retired from the Leesburg-Fairfield School District in 1999 after 30 years of teaching. He also taught part-time at Southern State Community College. He was a member of the Clinton County and Ohio Retired Teachers associations.

Mr. Carey also worked at the L. Eugene Smith and Son Funeral Home in New Vienna and the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home in Wilmington.

Mr. Carey was a lifelong member of the New Vienna United Methodist Church and attended the Wilmington United Methodist Church.

He was a member of Dalton Lodge 578 where he had served as master in 1967. He was a member of Scottish Rite in Cincinnati and a member of the New Vienna Order of the Eastern Star.

Mr. Carey was also an active member of the Elks Lodge 797, where he had served as exalted ruler in 1998, 2008 and 2009 and had also served in various other offices.

He also was a past activities chairperson of the southwest district of the Ohio Elks.

Mr. Carey was a member of he New Vienna Lions Club and the New Vienna Alumni Association, where he had served as past president. He also had served as an adviser for the New Vienna Buckeyes 4-H Club, East Clinton Band Boosters and the Wilmington chapter Order of Rainbow for Girls.

Mr. Carey is survived by three daughters and their husbands: Rhonda and Rob Horn of Lewisburg, Leslie and Steve Spach of Reynoldsburg and Kristi and Jason Embrey of Blacklick, and their mother, Kay Carey of Blacklick; six grandchildren, Reese Horn, Samantha and Jimmy Spach and Max, Jake and Cole Embrey; a sister and her husband, Shirley and Donald McKamey; sister-in-law, Debra Carey; nephews and families, Randy and Moira McKamey, Chad and Tammy Carey, Curt Carey and Michael and Kristin Carey.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Carey was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Carey, and grandson, Rylie Horn.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, with Sidney Clay officiating. Burial in New Vienna IOOF Cemetery, New Vienna, will be held later at the convenience of the family.

Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m.and 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at the funeral home.

After the memorial service, a Life is Good Happy Hour will be held at the Elks Lodge 797, 2567 Rombach Ave., Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Carey had requested that donations be sent to the Clinton County Special Olympics basketball program, 4425 State Route 730, Wilmington, 45177, or to the Zusman Community Hospice at Wexner Heritage Village, 1151 College Ave., Columbus, 43209, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Calendar of Events

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
May 19, 2011 - Stated Meeting EA Degree 7:30 pm
May 21, 2011- Dalton Lodge 5K/1Mile Walk 8:00 am Wilmington College
Nune 16, 2011 Stated Fellow Craft Degree 7:30 pm
June 11, 2011 - 8th District Golf Outing - 8:30 am
June 12, 2011 - Ohio Masonic Home Day - Springfield
June 24, 2011 - Special Olympics - Columbus, OH
September 9, 10, & 11 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival
October 1, 2011 - Senior Wardens Dinner @ Jeffersonville Lodge - 6:30 pm
October 14 & 15, 2011 - 202nd Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ohio @ Cleveland, OH
November 19, 2011 - Past Masters Convocation @ New Burlington Lodge - 9:00 am
December 10, 2011 - School of Instruction @ Bloomingburg Lodge - 9:00 am

Service Awards Presented

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L to R Nancy and RWB Gary Cooper, Brenda and WB John Vergne, Ann and Brother Robert Norman, Brother Delbert Morrow and WB Gene Williams receiving their 40 year pins.

Brother Thomas Milburn Jr receives 35 year service pin from WM Mike Roever

RWB Keith Newton, DDGM Eighth Masonic District and WM Mike Roever presented 35 and 40 year service awards. Remarks were given by RWB Newton while WM Mike Roever and members wife's placed the pins on their husbands lapels. A Social Hour including fresh Pie, cake and ice cream followed the presentation.

Dalton Lodge 5/K Run 1Mile Walk for Special Olympics

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Dalton Lodge 2011 Inspection

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On Saturday March 12, Dalton Lodge No. 578 held its annual Inspection in the Fellow Craft Degree. There were 95 brethren present and nineteen out of the twenty Lodges in the Super Eighth District were present. Right Worshipful Brother Keith Newton gave a favorable report. Most Worshipful Brother James M. Williamson recognized RWB Newton for his leadership in the District; as this was Keith's last Inspection as he is winding down his term of office.

L toR top row; WB Mike Hibbs Secretary, Bro. Paul Jellison Marshal, William Grimes Sr. Steward, WB Don Williams Chaplain, Bro Scott Baker Candidate PT, WB Justin Gray, WB Tim Driscoll DEO, Front row; Bro Michael Popson Sr Deacon, WB C.J. Moore Treasurer, Bro Brian Shidaker Sr Warden, WB Mike Roever Worshipful Master, Bro Corey Pratt Jr Warden, RWB Keith Newton District Deputy, and RWB Gary Cooper PM Hidden behind WB Roever is Bro Dan Kenelly Jr Steward Not shown is WB Gene Williams Tyler

Dalton Lodge Members Receive Scottish Rite Degrees

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Fifth Row: L to R Dale Detro, David Lake, Jonathan Mardin, Charles E. Ford, Neil Cluney, Andy King, John Packer, Robert Koogler, Craig Miller, George Ondick, Brian Shidaker, Justin Gray, Daniel Kennelly, Michael Roever, Paul Jellison, Scott Baker, Corey Pratt, Kurt Heisler

113th Installation of Officers

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From Left to Right: Past District Deputy Gary Cooper Installing Marshal, Paul Jellison Floor Marshal, Brian Shidaker Sr. Warden, Michael Popson Sr. Deacon, Michael Roever Worshipful Master, William Grimes Sr. Steward, Corey Pratt Jr. Warden, Dan Kennelly Jr. Steward, Past Master Justin Gray Installing Officer, Scott Baker, Past Master Douglas Cooper Lodge Education Officer, Past Master Chad Carey Installing Chaplain, Past Master Michael Hibbs Secretary
Not shown: Past Master Don Williams Chaplain, Past Master Gene Williams Tyler, Thomas Milburn Jr. Jr. Deacon

Michael Roever has been elected and installed as “Worshipful Master” of Dalton Masonic Lodge No. 578. Roever was installed by Past Master Justin Gray, Past District Deputy Eighth Masonic District Gary Cooper Installing Marshal, Past Master Mike Hibbs, Installing Secretary and Past Master Chad Carey, Installing Chaplin. This 113th annual installation of officers was held December 16, at the Wilmington Masonic Center.

Other officers installed during the ceremony were Brian Shidaker, Senior Warden, Cory Pratt, Junior Warden, C. J. Moore, Treasurer, Mike Hibbs Secretary, Michael Popson, Senior Deacon, Thomas Milburn, Junior Deacon, William Grimes, Senior Steward, Dan Kennelly, Junior Steward, Gene Williams, Tyler and Douglas Cooper, Lodge Education Officer. The Master’s wife, Lorie, presented the Traditional Gavel to her husband and a The Master’s Hat was presented by Justin Gray. Following the Installation, Introductions were made. A social hour was enjoyed in the dinning room following the ceremony.

Dalton Lodge Attends Past Master's Convocation

2010-11-20T12:17:00.000-08:00

Election of Officers was held Thursday November 18th. Brother Mike Roever was elected Worshipful Master for the upcoming year 2011. On Saturday Brother Mike, WB Ralph Milburn and RWB Gary Cooper (as shown above) attended the Convocation held at Clarksville Lodge #323. An open Installation will be held December 16th at 7:30, bring your family refreshments will follow in the dinning room.

Worshipful Borther Floyd "Lee" Carey

2010-10-23T05:52:00.000-07:00

Worshipful Brother "Lee" Carey was a fifty year member and Past Master of Dalton Lodge.

Floyd Lee Carey, 72, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family and friends on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 29 loving years, Debra Brumley Carey. Mr. Carey was born on Dec. 1, 1937 in New Vienna, Ohio, a son of the late Floyd and Laura Wolfe Carey. He was a 1955 graduate of New Vienna High School. He attended The Ohio State University and Wilmington College. Mr. Carey served in both the U.S. Army and Air Force. He was a long-time Clinton/Highland County farmer, owner of several family businesses and was a member of the Sabina United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Wilmington Elks Lodge No. 797, Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 578, a member of Scottish Rite and held various offices in these organizations. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Chad Lee (Tammy) of Wilmington, Curt Jon of Washington Court House and Michael (Kristin) of Granville. Grandchildren include W. Spencer, Madison, Lauren and Prescott Carey. He is also survived by a sister, Shirley (Donald) McKamey and a brother, Harry W. Carey, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Terry Grandle Carey.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, with the Rev. Stan Fawley officiating. Burial will follow in New Vienna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Mosonic Service is 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
For more information, or to sign the online registry of condolences, visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.

RWB Gary Cooper Presents Grand Master's Pins

2010-08-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

RWB Gary Cooper presented Grand Master's Pins from MWB Terry W. Posey, Grand Master of Ohio. From L to R Brother Bernard Lee, Worshipful Brother Bill Braun, Nancy Cooper, RWB Gary Cooper, Worshipful Brother Arnold Carlson. Not shown is Worshipful Brother Bruce Carson.

Recently, RWB Gary Cooper and his wife Nancy visited Lake Superior Lodge No. 349, located in Lakeside, a suburb of Duluth Minnesota. On Wednesday mornings the Lodge opens their doors to seniors for coffee. RW Cooper’s wife’s family has close ties to this Lodge and Minnesota Masons. Her grandfather, Frank Scobie Sr., was their Worshipful Master in 1926. Her great grandfather Henry Scobie, was a charter member of Trinity Lodge No 282 and her father, Frank Scobie Jr., was Past Master of Heath Lodge here in Ohio. WB Douglas Cooper of Dalton Lodge is a fifth generation Mason with deep Minnesota roots.

The Grand Lodge of Minnesota and the Grand Lodge of Ohio have a very significant relation ship. President Zackary Taylor had appointed Aaron Goodrich, chief Justice of the Territorial Court; Charles K. Smith, Territorial Secretary and Abraham Van Vorhes, Land Registrar of the Territory of Minnesota. They were all Masons and all arrived in St. Paul in 1849, along with James Goodhue, (with the first printing press in the territory) and Daniel Brawley, (trader and brick maker). All of this may sound familiar to Ohio Masons. On July 16, 1849, a meeting with thirteen present, was held at the American House, a two story frame hotel, to discuss the forming a Lodge. To secure more privacy the meeting was quickly moved to a log schoolhouse close by. This would be the foundation of the first Lodge in the Territory on Minnesota.

Charles K. Smith was a Past Master of Washington Lodge No 17, in Hamilton Ohio and was personally known to the Grand Master of Ohio. The following day at Smith’s office a petition addressed Grand Master Michael Z. Kreider, of Ohio, for a dispensation to form St. Paul Lodge. On August 8, 1849, a dispensation was granted and Smith was named as Worshipful Master, Daniel Brawley, SW, Wisconsin, and Lot Moffitt JW, New York.
Other members; Aaron Goodrich Tennessee, Justice Ramsey Pennsylvania, James Goodhue Wisconsin, Albert Titlow Wisconsin, Levi Sloan Iowa, and John Holland
Julius Airkenside, and W.C. Wright records lost.

St. Paul Lodge No 223 received its charter dated January 24, 1853. It was the third Lodge to receive a formal charter. St. John’s Lodge No 39, received their charter from Wisconsin, October 9, 1852 and Cataract Lodge No 121, from Illinois received their Charter October 5, 1852. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota was formed on February 23, 1853 .

Thank You Note From Gabrielle Moore

2010-05-26T11:57:00.000-07:00

Thank you for the money that went to our college funds. That was very nice, and my dad would have appreciated it very much.

Because of your help, it will allow me to get into a better college. I plan to be a pediatrician, which takes a lot of time and money, and your donations help out to make my dreams come true.

I greatly appreciate everything you have done. It is one simple thing, but it will go far.

Sincerely,

Gabrielle Moore

Thank You Note From Courtney Moore

2010-05-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

Dear wonderfully generous men of the lodge,

I am David’s eldest daughter Courtney. I will be attending School of Advertising Arts (SAA) in the fall for two years. This school is the only school I looked at and considered going to. My father and I went and visited this school together and we both loved it, it is a wonderful environment and I will be learning different techniques for the thing I love most, art.

I feel very lucky to be able to attend this school and all of you donating money towards my education is greatly appreciated. I know all of this money will help me very much in my future. I honestly can not say it enough but thank you so much. Maybe one day you will see my art on a billboard somewhere and you can say “Hey, I helped her get through college!”. Thank you all so very much.

Courtney Moore

Fourth Annual 5K Supports Clinton County Special Olympics

2010-05-16T07:07:00.000-07:00

Lodge Members WB Douglas Cooper and WB C.J. Moore shown presenting check to Clinton County Special Olympics, the sum of $1,250.00. The proceeds came from our Fourth Annual 5K/1Mile Run Walk. A special thanks to those Brethren who assisted in the presentation of medals and the event. This years event was in Honor of our Worshipful Master David A. Moore. Thanks to our sponsers: Kroger, Red Dot Trophy, Donatos, Divine Image, Orchard Veteniry Care, J&R Sheet Metal, Kratzer's Pharmacy, Quality Craft Tools, Streber Mortgage, Naylors Furniiture, Vandervort Farms, Streber's Market, ABC Motorcycle Club, Don's Guns, John and Brenda Vergne, Accurate Image, and National Bank.

Dalton Lodge Annual Inspection

2010-04-11T10:35:00.000-07:00

Dalton Lodge held its Annual Inspection April 10 in the Entered Apprentice Degree. RWB Howard Laudermilk gave a very favorable report and stated all the Officers did an exceptional job in their Stations. A special thanks to all the Past Master that attended and thanks to WB Wayne Meadows for preparing the Candidate. The Inspection was dedicated to our Worshipful Master, David Moore. It was a very moving and emotional day.

Front row L to R, RWB Howard Laudermilk Inspecting Officer, SD Cory Pratt, Candidate, JW Brian Shidaker, RWB Gary Cooper, and SW Mike Roever Second row RWB Keith Newton, LEO WB Douglas Cooper, JD Thomas Milburn, Master Protem, WB Ralph Milburn. DEO Tim Driscoll, Secretary WB Mike Hibbs Back row Treasurer CJ Moore, Chaplain WB Don Williams, SS William Grimes, Tyler WB Gene Williams, DEO Eddie Cobb

RWB Gary Cooper Meets the Sr. Grand Deacon of Minnesota

2010-03-31T09:45:00.000-07:00

Last week RWB Gary Cooper was fortunite to meet WB James Christensen, Sr. Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, near the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Shown above is Cooper left presenting Christensen a Grand Master's Pin.

Members Receive Recongnition

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WB Douglas Cooper Receives Award

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Sr. Deacon, Officer Cory Pratt Nominee for Hero Award

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Funeral Service for WB David Moore

2010-02-22T12:37:00.001-08:00

The Masonic Funeral Service of WB David Moore was held Wednesday, February 24 at 8:00 pm, Littleton's Funeral Home in Sabina Ohio. The Obituary can be found at http://www.littletonfuneralhome.com/

As a memorial to David play the attached video from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oFeKJKoaKc

David wore his grandfathers ring.........

Brethren, Please keep the Moore family in your thoughts and prayers.

Dalton Lodge attends Masters Recognition Night at the Valley of Dayton AASR

2010-01-31T10:25:00.000-08:00

WB C. J. Moore and RWB Gary Cooper attend the Worshipful Masters Recognition dinner held at Valley of Dayton Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Due to the Snow and Ice in Georgia and Tennessee WM David Moore could not be in attendance. WB CJ accepted the Masters Pin for David.
http://gmohio.blogspot.com/2010/01/worshipful-masters-recognition-night.html

Worshipful Brother Chad Carey Takes Oath

2010-01-05T06:56:00.000-08:00

Clinton County Municipal Court Judge Chad L. Carey (left) took the oath of office Dec. 30 for a new six-year term on the bench. Clinton County Common Pleas Judge John W. Rudduck (right) performed the swearing-in of his judicial colleague.

2010 Inspection Schedule

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Jan. 8, Yellow Springs 421 Dinner 6:30pm Fellow Craft Attendance 97
Jan. 9, Jamestown 352 9:00am Master Mason Att. 63 Lunch at Cedarville (Xenia) Fellow Craft Att. 80
Jan. 15, New Holland 392 7:30pm Entered Apprentice (No meal)
Jan. 16, Bloomingburg 449 8:00 Breakfast Entered Apprentice, Jeffersonfille 468, Lunch, Master Mason
Jan. 22, Xenia 49 Dinner 6:30 Entered Apprentice
Jan. 23, Sabina 324 9:00am Fellow Craft, Fayette 107 Lunch 12:00 Fellow Craft
Jan. 29, New Burlington 574 Dinner 6:00pm Master Mason
Jan. 30, Grand Lodge Visitation Fairborn 764, 8:00 Breakfast, Lunch 12:00 and Reconcretation
Masters Recognition Dinner 6:30 (Need Reservations) Dayton AASR
Feb. 13, Beaver Valley 753 9:00am Master Mason Lunch, Knollwood 774 Fellow Craft
Feb. 20, Pickaway 23 3:00pm Entered Apprentice, Dinner 6:00 at Heber 501 Master Mason
Feb. 27, M.L. Finnell 9:00am Master Mason, Lunch Fairborn 764 Fellow Craft
Mar. 13, Reconcretation Lunch 12:00 Work 1:00pm, Grand Master's Reception Clinton County Fairgrounds 6:30pm
Mar. 20, Blanchester 191 3:00pm Master Mason, Dinner Clarksville 324 Fellow Craft
April 10, Wilmington 52 9:00am Fellow Craft, District Annual Meeting 11:00 am followed by Lunch and Dalton 578 Entered Apprentice 1:00pm

112th Annual Installation

2009-12-18T11:27:00.000-08:00

L to R Right Worshipful Brother Walter "Butch" Peelle, Newly Installed Worshipful Master David Moore and Worshipful Brother C. J. Moore Treasurer

David Moore has been elected and installed as Worshipful Master of Dalton Masonic Lodge No. 578. David Moore was installed by Right Worshipful Walter “Butch” Peelle, Past District Deputy, Installing Marshal, C. J. Moore, Part Master Dalton Lodge, Right Worshipful Jeffery Thompson Past District Deputy, Installing Secretary and Right Worshipful Gary W. Cooper, Past District Deputy Installing Chaplin. This 112th annual installation of officers was held December 17, at the Wilmington Masonic Center. In his position as Master, Moore is the presiding officer and head of the Lodge. The title of “Worshipful Master,” instead of “President,” reflects the Masonic tradition of using ceremonies and titles from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages. When the great cathedrals of Europe were being built, the Mason in charge of a building site was referred to as a “master of the work.”
Other officers installed during the ceremony were Mike Roever, Senior Warden, Brian Shidaker, Junior Warden, C. J. Moore, Treasurer, Mike Hibbs Secretary, Cory Pratt, Senior Deacon, Thomas Milburn Junior Deacon, William Grimes, Senior Steward, Douglas Cooper, Junior Steward, Gene Williams, Tyler and Justin Gray, Lodge Trustee.
Freemasonry is the oldest, largest and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than 2 million Freemasons in North America alone.
Charity is an important tenet of the Masonic fraternity. The 115,000 Freemasons in Ohio provide approximately $15 million in charitable giving annually. This year they gave $94,000 in college scholarships, contributed $250,000 to Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games, and funded $70,000 in free training for hundreds of Ohio school teachers to recognize students at non-academic risk. They also provided $12 million in elderly care, and helped many needy Ohio families and individuals through their Charitable Foundation.

General information is available at http://www.freemason.com/. For local information, please contact: Mike Hibbs, 289-2200 Lodge Secretary.

Brother Chester "Red" Wilson Blanchester Lodge 191

2009-11-14T03:01:00.000-08:00

Brother Chester Wilson, Blanchester Lodge 191 and Veterans Honored http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=180787&SectionID=49&SubSectionID=&S=1

Dalton Lodge Congratulates Most Worshipful Grand Master Terry W. Posey

2009-10-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

Grand Masters Message

http://www.freemason.com/

The Masons in Ohio are in virtually every community in Ohio. Our 110,000 members belong to over 500 lodges and the Grand Lodge of Ohio is the 2nd largest jurisdiction in the world. They include politicians, astronauts, police officers, firefighters, physicians, laborers and men of every walk of life, bound together by a sacred tie and having a deep sense of belonging to an organization much larger than themselves. Former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill said “All politics is local.” Similarly, all Masonry is local. Although the Grand Lodge grants charters to lodges and assures compliance with established regulations, most members are concerned with their local lodges. Local lodges are the lifeblood of Freemasonry in Ohio. Lodges throughout Ohio support local events, march in parades, grant scholarships, sponsor Little League teams and raise money for the Ohio Masonic Communities, the Special Olympics and the Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation. As Americans started the westward movement shortly after the forming of this Country, they built churches, schools and Masonic Lodges. Freemasonry has been a part of Ohio before Ohio became a State in 1803. Our Grand Lodge was formed shortly thereafter in 1808. Most of the early leaders in Ohio were active Freemasons. I urge you to review this website, to ask questions and to learn more about Freemasonry. If you are interested in joining a Masonic Lodge, you need only contact the webmaster, and he will refer you to a Lodge in your area. It is a good time to learn about Masonry and about our members.

May God’s richest blessings continue to support you and your family.

Terry W. Posey
Grand Master of Masons in Ohio

More details go to: http://gmohio.blogspot.com/

Senior Warden Davie Moore

2009-10-08T13:54:00.000-07:00

October 2009

http://www.getfitwilmington.com/

Instructor of the Month

David Moore

What do you teach? How long have you been teaching?:
I've been teaching Spinning for 2 years and 8 months.
How long have you been a member of GET FIT?:
2 years and 9 months.

Interests/Hobbies:

Attending all of the activities my daughters are in. Riding my road bike, mountain bike, and my Harley. Teaching Spinning, Restoring my John Deere tractor, 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 and 1974 Dodge Challenger. Hitting the lake and relaxing on the boat doing absolutely nothing. I am Vice Chairmen of the Clinton County Board of Zoning Appeals. Ex-Officio member of the Clinton County Regional Planning Commission. I will be installed, as Master of Dalton Masonic Lodge #578 in December. Past Board affiliations, the YMCA Board of Directors, Past Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Wilmington Area Humane Society (WAHS).

Favorite class/activity at GET FIT:
Spinning, is there anything else???
Favorite City Blends Smoothie:
Get Your Peanuts Here
Proudest Moment at GET FIT:
The day the scales showed I weighed 189 lbs. when 12 weeks earlier it showed 214 lbs..

Grand Lodge Recognize Clinton County Lodges

2009-08-14T23:45:00.000-07:00

The Grand Lodge of Ohio recognize the Clinton County Lodges for their support of local Special Olympics. The current Beacon published the article, read it on page 7 of the attached link: http://www.freemason.com/beacon/Beacon_JulAug09.pdf
Congratulations Clinton County Lodges!!!!

Members attend Joint Table Lodge

2009-05-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

Members of Dalton Lodge attended the Joint Table Lodge held at the Dayton Masonic Center. Shown from left to right: RWB Daryl L. Smith Junior Grand Warden PHA of Ohio, RWB Robert L. Jones Deputy Grand Master PHA of Ohio, RWB Gary Cooper PDDGM Dalton #578, WB Douglas Cooper Dalton # 578 and WB Ralph Milburn Dalton # 578 F. & A. M.

Dalton Lodge Supports New Vienna Elementary Reading Program

2009-05-21T22:38:00.000-07:00

RWB Gary Cooper presented a check to New Vienna School for $200.00 to be used for their RIF (Reading is Fundamental), Program. This check was given as a Memorial to Brother Perry Williams; an Educator, Purple Heart World War II Veteran, Community Servant and Faithful Brother. Receiving the check is Principal Linda Compton and two elementary students. The money will be used to purchase books for students. A big thank you Dalton Lodge, from New Vienna Elementary!

2009 Clinton County Special Olympics Closing Ceremony

2009-05-19T18:00:00.000-07:00

Dalton Lodge Donates to Clinton County Special Olympics

2009-05-19T13:14:00.000-07:00

Clinton County Lodges Donate $2100 to Clinton County Special Olympics. Dalton Lodge Donated $1000 from the third annual 5KRun/1Mile walk held Saturday morning prior the the Special Olympics Track and Field Event. The rain did not detract from a great day! The $2100 donation was from the joint County Motor Cycle Ride earlier this spring.

Dalton Lodge Annual Inspection

2009-03-09T17:44:00.000-07:00

Dalton Lodge holds annual Inspection in the Master Mason Degree. Back Row Left to Right: The Honorable and WB Chad Carey, WB C.J. Moore, Senior Deacan Mike Roever, WB Don Williams Chaplin, Jr. Steward William Grimes, WB Gene Williams Tyler, RWB Gary Cooper LEO, RWB Howard Laudermilk DDGM, WB Doug Cooper Sr. Steward, RWB Keith Newton Inspection Officer Front Row Left to Right: Jr. Deacon Thomas Milburn, Senior Warden David Moore, Worshipful Master Justin Gray, WB Mike Hibbs Secretary, WB Ralph Milburn, WB John Vergne, WB Billy Flint 50yr Member (Master 1958)

(Not Shown WB Wayne Meadows, WB Kenny Sider, and Robert Norman)

Dalton Members Assist in Scottish Rite Registration

2009-02-25T06:12:00.000-08:00

Winter Progran Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite

Can you pick out WB Hibbs and RWB Cooper?

Brother Red Skelton Thirty-Third Mason

2009-02-22T15:59:00.000-08:00

Red Skelton recites the Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

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111th Installation of Officers

2008-12-26T10:25:00.000-08:00

Dalton Lodge No 578 Free and Accepted Masons
News Release: 111th Installation of Officers Dalton Lodge No. 578 F. & A. M.
NEWS
December 19, 2008

Justin Gray has been elected and installed as “Worshipful Master” of Dalton Masonic Lodge No. 578. Gray was installed by Ralph Milburn Past Master of Dalton Lodge, Installing Marshal, Gary Cooper, Past District Deputy Eighth Masonic District, Mike Hibbs, Past Master, Installing Secretary and Don Williams, Past Master Installing Chaplin. This 111th annual installation of officers was held December 18, at the Wilmington Masonic Center.
In his position as Master, Gray is the presiding officer and head of the Lodge. The title of “Master,” instead of “President,” reflects the Masonic tradition of using ceremonies and titles from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages. When the great cathedrals of Europe were being built, the Mason in charge of a building site was referred to as a “master of the work.”
Other officers installed during the ceremony were David Moore, Senior Warden, Everett Stoops, Junior Warden, C. J. Moore, Treasurer, Mike Hibbs Secretary, Mike Roever, Senior Deacon, Thomas Milburn, Junior Deacon, Douglas Cooper, Senior Steward, Russell Grimes, Junior Steward, Gene Williams, Tyler and Gary Cooper, Lodge Education Officer. The Master’s wife, Lauren, presented a hat to her husband and a Gavel was presented by Mike Roever.
Following the Installation, Fifty Year Pins were presented to “Lee” Floyd Carey and Dexter White by family members. Keith Newton, District Deputy Grand Master, read their Proclamations and reflected on the past fifty years. A social hour was enjoyed in the dinning room following the ceremony.

Freemasonry is the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than 2 million Freemasons in North America alone. Charity is an important tenet of the Masonic fraternity. The 110,000 Freemasons in Ohio provide approximately $15 million in charitable giving annually. This year they gave $85,000 in college scholarships, contributed $200,000 to Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games, and funded $70,000 in free training for hundreds of Ohio school teachers to recognize students at non-academic risk. They also provided $12 million in elderly care, and helped many needy Ohio families and individuals through their Charitable Foundation. General information is available at http://www.freemason.com/. For local information, please contact: Mike Hibbs, 289-2200 Lodge Secretary.
http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=172185&SectionID=49&SubSectionID=&S=1

Dedication of The Clinton County Veteran's Memorial November 11, 2008 11:00AM

2008-11-11T16:48:00.000-08:00

Dean Waddell was Master of Ceremonies for the Dedication of Clinton County Veteran's Memorial. A huge crowd was assembled for the dedication held on the Court House lawn. The theme for the memorial became the "letters to home" by veterans, families and friends. Dean Waddell introduced the the public officials: Mayor David Raizk, State Representative David Daniels, Senator John Carey, and Governor Ted Strickland. After the unveiling of the Memorial the National Anthem, 21-Gun Salute, and Taps were played. Dean told a story of a grandfather taking his grandson to the Vietnam Memorial and how quiet the area was. As they walked to the Korean War Memorial the grandson asked if the Korean Memorial was another whispering place? Dean said, "That this is truly a Whispering Place." He put a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. After closing, the crowd lingered for better than an hour! The next time you come to Wilmington you must take a few minutes and visit it!

The Next Great Mason

2008-10-23T05:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island this movie is available for your review.

http://media.onworldwide.com/archive/TheNextGreatMason.wmv

History of Dalton Lodge

2008-08-22T11:31:00.000-07:00

Dalton Lodge No. 578, F. & A. M.
Wilmington, Ohio, Formerly New Vienna, Ohio
Serving the Citizens of New Vienna, Clinton County, and the Surrounding Area

The Masonic Lodge at New Vienna, Ohio, dates back to 1847 when John E. Dalton and fourteen others petitioned the Grand Lodge of Ohio for dispensation to form a Lodge. Most Worshipful Brother Michael Z. Krieger granted the dispensation and on October 20, 1847. The first meeting was held at the residence of A. S. Amberg. The first line of officers was:

John E. Dalton Worshipful Master
A. S. Amberg Senior Warden
Jonathon Wright Junior Warden
Jonathon Hodson Senior Deacon
N. W. Cummings Junior Deacon
Clabourne Bennett Treasurer
Jessie Beals Secretary
Thomas Williams Tyler

On September 27, 1848, during Grand Lodge Communications, Most Worshipful Brother Michael Z. Kreider granted a Charter to New Vienna Lodge No. 160. The membership was 27 and within the first ten years the membership roll increased to 69.

In 1873, the Lodge added a second story to a building under construction, once sitting where the National Bank parking lot resides. The cost of the addition was $1, 350.00. During the 1850s, New Vienna Lodge No.160 and I. O. O. F. jointly founded the New Vienna Cemetery and in 1910 the I. O. O. F. assumed full control. Also in the 1880s the Lodge purchased a home in Russell Station for one of its member’s widow.

In 1867, members from New Vienna Lodge formed Martinsville Lodge No. 391.

On August 8, 1888, in Hillsboro, Ohio, one Marion D. Britton, member of New Vienna Lodge, shot and killed one John Brown. He was convicted and sent to the Ohio penitentiary. Many of the members thought he was insane. Un-Masonic charges were filed and a trial was held six years later on February 16, 1894. The vote was taken as to his guilt or innocence and resulted in the following: Guilty 19, Innocent 18. This incident so divided the Lodge that it was virtually impossible to conduct business.

After many bitter meetings the Grand Master, Nelson M. Williams, ordered WB Carey Clark to hold a special meeting. On August 5, 1898, the Grand Master presided over this meeting, which turned out to be the last meeting of New Vienna Lodge No. 160. The Grand Master revoked the New Vienna Lodge Charter.

Just two months later, October 20, at the Grand Lodge annual communications, Grand Master Williams issued a new charter to Dalton Lodge No. 578, New Vienna, Ohio. The first meeting was held on October 28, 1898, under the direction of Right Worshipful Samuel B. Evans, District Lecturer, and acting under a warrant from the Grand Master. The sole purpose of his presence was to constitute the new Lodge. Seven new petitions were read after a new Lodge was constituted.

On May 18, 1928, a motion was made to purchase the Knights of Pythias Hall for $1,250.00. The hall was not purchased until much later. On April 16, of 1942, WM J. Warren Terrell appointed a committee consisting of R. B. Smith, WB Glenn Southerland, and WB Homer Williams to purchase the Charter Oak K. of P. Hall. The committee reported in June, July, and August the same year and the Hall was purchased. Dalton Lodge met at this location through March of 1994. On April 15, 1994, Dalton moved their location to the Temple at Wilmington, Ohio. Dalton originally met on the third Friday, but on December 19, 1930, the meeting day was changed to the third Thursday and has not changed since.

Since the original Charter in 1898, Dalton Lodge has faithfully practiced the Tenets of Freemasonry, Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. Most predominately Relief, through charitable endeavors, Dalton Lodge has assisted widows of its members, individuals, community organizations, such as the fire department, PTO, local churches, Lions International, State and Clinton County Special Olympics, and Boy Scout Troop No. 97, just to name a few. Note that Dalton Lodge has chartered and sponsored Troop 97 BSA since 1987.

Dalton Lodge celebrated its One-Hundredth Anniversary on October 26, 1998. The Lodge has had one Grand Lodge Officer, Right Worshipful Brother Gary W. Cooper, District Deputy Grand Master 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Respectfully Submitted,
WB Gene Williams
Lodge Historian

Living Past Masters

2008-08-22T11:22:00.000-07:00

Living Past Masters

Billy L. Flint 1958
Gary Tolle 1965
Eugene P. Williams 1968
David O. Allen 1969
W. David Robinson 1970
Joseph E. Wood 1971, 1972
John Vergne 1974
Ralph Milburn 1975, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2006, 2012
William Wolf 1976, 1977
Gary W. Cooper 1978, 1983, 2003
Stephen Rupp 1979, 1980, 1986
James Walker 1981
C. J. Moore 1982
Timothy Walls 1985, 1986
Don Williams 1991, 1992
David Reeder 1993, 1994
Curt Carey 1997
Chad Carey 1998
T. Michael Rupp 1999
Kenneth Siders 2000
Wayne Meadows 2001, 2002, 2005
Douglas Cooper 2004, 2008
Michael Hibbs 2007
Justin Gray 2009
David Moore 2010
Mike Roever 2011