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Vol. 82 July 2007 No.7CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE AThttp://www.grandIodgeofpennsylvaniaioof.orgPLACES TO GO- PEOPLE TO SEEJuly *15th - Odd Fellow Home; Home Day - Middletown *28th - Fun Day - Knoebel's Park, Elysburg August *20-24 - SGL & lARA Sessions, Denver, Colorado September*8th - Philadelphia Orphans Home Meeting*22nd - Fall All State Rally, Sandy LakeOctober *6th - Walker Degree Rally, Philadelphia *13th - Encampment Degree Rally, at Aluta Lodge Hall '10th - PM & LAPM Rally, Mt. Zion Lodge Hall, York *11th - Religious Services Odd Fellows Home, Middletown December '8th - Philadelphia Orphans Home Meeting 'denotes furnished by Planning BoardINSIDE THIS EDITIONOrchard Manor Aloha Days!Mrs. Fred Thompson, Resident of Orchard Manor, proudlywears her father's 25 year Odd Fellow pin. Her father, Elmer Yoder,was initiated March 15,1914 to Widnoon Lodge#I139, Widnoon,PA.Central PA Arthritis Walk!Arthritis Check Presentation!Degree Rally at Unified!Southeast Dinner Dance!

July 2007REBEKAH MAGAZINE3BRIG. GEN. LEON S STAMM . .PATRIARCHS MILITANT DEPARTMENT COUNCIL315 Governor Drive, Redding, PA 19607-2815 610-777-5990 Istdmm1@comcdsl.net BRIG. GEN. (R) JOSEPH M. STRAUSSER .121 N. Cornwdll Ave., Ventnor, NJ 08406-2212 609-822-9242 ret388@dol.com DEPARTMENT COMMANDER . ADJUTANT & SECRETARY DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATlON, L.A.P.M.lADY M/>J?Y LANDES ....PRESIDENT 316 S. Mdin 51., Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-2059 lADY MA£ I. HAUSSLER ........ .. ......._ _... SECRETARY RR 1 Box 1608, Herndon, PA 17830 570-758-0089 chrisnmde@tds.net INTERNATIONAL CONTACTSS.GLRO BERT J ROBBINS.. ... _ SOVEREIGN GRAND MASTER14185 W. 2nd Ave., Golden, CO 80401TERRY BARRED ........... SOVEREIGN GRAND SECRETARY422 Trdde St., Winston,Sdlem, NC 27101·2830lARASANDRA K. yOUNG........ ..... PRESIDENT9797 Kinglet Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70810VIVIAN PURSELL ....... .. ........ .... ....... SECRETARY422 Trdde 51., Winston-Sdlem, NC 27101-2830GENERAL MILITARY COUNCILGEN. JACK L. REASONER ... .. GENERAL COMMANDING 20785 Sitting Bull Rd ., Apple Vdlley, CA 82308-6851 GEN. CLEMENT H. OLSON .................................... ... ADJUTANT 7243 Wilrose Ct., Tondwdndd, NY 14120-1482 INn ASSOC. L.A.P.M.LADY BETTY JEAN REASONER.20785 Sitting Bull Rd ., Apple Vdlley, CA 82308·6851 LADY ROSEANN TURNER.PO Box 191, Glenville, WV 26351-0191 JOINT COMMITTEE CONTACTSARTHUR MOYER ..RUTH A GOOD ...JURISDICTIONAL PLANNING BOARD120 Grdndview ROdeL Stdte College, PA 18801 814-238-8547 PO Box 115, Fdirmount City, PA 16224 814-275-4614 Cell 814-229-6448 PRESIDENT ..... SECRETARY CHAIRMAN SECRETARY UNITED NA TlONS PILGRIMAGEMAE D. JUDY .CHAIRMAN 123 Westside Dr., Bellefonte, PA 16823/814-383-2879 DONALD R. TRULICK .......... . CO·CHAIRMAN 161 Stover Rd., Bellefonte, PA 16823/814·383-4476 FRANCIS WAn.. ...... ...BEVERLY SABATULA .. ..VISUAL RESEARCH/ASSISTANCE976 Mount Rd., Wdshington, PA 15301 724-228·8011 596 Bitner ROdd, Dunbar, PA 15431 724-438-7806 ARTHRITISCHARLES DANIHEL .............................................................. .1638 Hillcrest Rd., Ldverock, PA 19038LELAND E. DORCHESTERPA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS114 River SI., Cochrdnton, PA 16314CHAIRMAN SECRETARY CHAIRMANCHAIRMANMEMBERSHIP CHAIRMANNEVIN W. ADAMS ...GRAND LODGE951 Shoemdkerwille Rd., Shoemdkerwille, PA 19555 610·926-4463 gmoddfelloW@dol.comRUTH A GOOD ...JOINT YOUTH COMMITTEEPO Box 115, Fdirmount City, PA 16224 814·275-4614 Cell 814-229-6448 CHAIRMAN Ope nLetterto Brady LoJge#116May 20, 2007BillSmedley . Secretary, Brady Lodge#116Dear Brother Bill,Re: Brady Lodge Delt vers againTh;, is an official cOlumunic3tion from Brother BobSmedley of the Walker Lodge =306 Degree Team to beread at your nex t lodge meeting.Can't thank you and Brady Lodge enOligh for yourattendance, help and participation at Saturday's SpringAll State Rally in Boyertown on May 19th. Given that wewere very short on Walker Lodge memhers in attendanceJnd you and your Brady Broth ers helped us pull through.Thc\\'ord is out that Rrcdyshould hemme part of theWalker Degreeteam. So, we'll expect your Brady Brothersto attend Walker';degree practice' starting next Mondayevening fnr the October Rally at W"lker. Charlie Shortenmakesll; prccticeeveryother Monday eveningand I'msure youguys can make l11ostof the practice, in that youappear to he extremely mohilt' in traveling almostanywhere in that large "an and Walker is only a littleunder 300 miles from your lodge.Attached are tWO JPGs pictures fro m the Spring All StateRallyin Boyerwwn. Ont! i, of all the 22 new membersinitiatcd arthc Rally; and rhcotherwith the 3new BradyLodge Brothcrsofyour8members in attt!ndance ,withDeputy Gra nd MastcrStew"rt Breneman in hoth pictures.Please get back w me with the names (fromleft to right)of I'our members for me to put in an article in the OddFellow Magazine.Although \3rady Lodge wa' not ahle w,tay w attend thedinner asgllcsts of Walker Lodge, with reference to thedrawingJt the dinneron the registration tickets youentrusted in me, they awa rded a whole bunch of$5 prizesand one grand prize. There were three $5 winners fromyour lodge. The nameson the ticker, you gave me were:Frank Fenstermaker, Mike Waliaceand Clinr Burkholder.By the way, Isaw there were two ticket, with your n

THE PENNSYLVA OD D FELLOW July 2007ORCHARD MANOR Below: Resident Mary Dankovichenjoys holding a Guinea Pig brought infor the pet show.Below: Resident Ruby Allshousepets a guinea pigmakes frieods with a parakeetfrom the Agway Pet Show.Above: Residents Jessie Pizor (left) and Char Grieb(right) work on their flower pot project for Mother's Day.Above: Resident Erla Eppinger works diligently 00 aspecial project for Aloha Days.Below: Little Joe entertains at theTiki Bar for Aloha Days. Providingbackup are (left to right) Resident CharGrieb, Holly Rockburn, ResidentDarlene Gibson and Jade Hillard.Above: Mrs. Hennon and her husband,Resident Dale Hennon enjoy the specialentertainment of Aloha Days.Above: Resident Dolores Beaudrysips a fruity drink while listeningto one of the acts performing at theTiki Bar.

July 20075~ULYWISHES Leon Button - II 207 Joseph Acton - Ii [030 Donald W. Spangler - # 74 2 Mark Ferster - # 551 Robert Gibiser - #192 Carl E. Schmeig - /I [152 Keith Rill - # 74 Janice Fry - R Ii 30 3 - Marlene Matter - R II 58 Shirley A. Abbey - R II 175 Edward J. Smith Jr. - # 86 Myra McCorkle - II 209 Maynard J. Ernst - if 488 Howard D. Berner - II 379 Marshall R. Clymer - #457 4 Nicholas Swartz - II 306 Kyle Miller - II 306 Beverly Miller - R 558 Verna Simons - R if 559 Shirley Kolva - R II 58 Larry G. Daeche - II 306 James Mattren - # 733 Yolanda C. Howe - # 21 [ Howard F. McCollough - #333 William Wells - # 333 John K Mohney - If 739 William W. Paules Sr. - II 74 5 - Mark R. Mathews - If 523 Larry Skinner - II 457 Charles L. Cochran - # 304 David E. Johnson - II 708 Lee Schleicher - # [92 Pauline Snyder - R /I- 58 James Ragan - # 8 [ Bruce E. Eakin - #- 304 David Hamilton - Ii 936 6 - John Andrus - /I 348 Robert K. Rees - #348 David C. Fitch - # [[07 Lori Wertheimer - # 2 Fred M. See - #54[ Walter E. Bilger - # 736 Matthew Behr - # 306 Frank E. Matinchek - # 307 Clifford E. Lacey Jr. - If 306 William H. WilJiams Jr. - II 523 '.Vayne T. Dunkle - # 523 7 - Elizabeth R. Michael - R # 58 Timothy R. Musser - /I 74 Raymond Ellis - # 74 William W. Hilt - # 270 Kathryn Kirkman - R 1/ 558 lizabeth R. Michael - R # 58 Keith W. Ehman - II 1004 8 - Robert S. Nester - # 802 Rona[d S. Cameli - 1/ 488 Susan M. Birster - R # 15 Thomas Kasper - # 899 . lien Long - # 773 Daniel 1. Murton - 1/ 523 9 Ja net M. Mansberry _. R /I 103 Edward Burges - # 699 Larry D. Reinhard - /I 708 George Berman - II 306 Sara E. Bindas - R II 328 Eric S. Zizelmann - II 86 [0 - Richard T Meagher - # 306 Virginia Taylor - R II 230 Laura Phillips - R II 497 Lawrence T. Jackson - # 290 II - John A. Redfoot - # 1128 Darryl Bates - # 348 Dorothy J. DOmblisky - R # 177 Ewin M Goldsmith III - # 150 Brad Ditty - # 736 12 - Marc T. Lokesak - # 523 Junious T. Boatwright - # 488 Mitchel Ede[man - # 37 Bernard J. McVan - # 306 James Stackhouse - 1/ 306 .fames Barnhart - # 377 Luke N. Rebuck - # 551 Gary Julian - # 773 [3 - James Phelps - fi- 434 Shirley Borger - 1/ [[ 25 Kenneth S. Brown - # J 152 Frank J. Latorre - # 377 Walter G. Gosart - II 371 Ralph E. Hickman - II [08 14 - William A. Metzgar - #488 Thelma Gingery - R # 452 Jack Cohen - # 306 Gray P. Smith - II 20[ [5 - William F. Wylie - # [107 George H Chep[ic - # 377 Raymond Mackes Jr. - # 488 Richard F. Ball - # 510 [6 Robert C. Shaffer - 11 523 Richard J. Eberly - 1/ 1179 Michael Hamilton - II 736 Tracey Blatt - R II 182 Francis W. Watt - II 8 [ Edward M. Connolly - /I 1030 [7 - Thomas Jones - # 957 Laverne E Peters - # 290 Samuel A. Milliken - # 1030 Margaret Matinchek - R II 586 Mildred Silfies - R II 202 Randall Morrell - # 708 Ronald L. Sterm - 11 413 Donald A. Celaschi - # 1030 David A. Urquhart - Ii 2 James S. Shorten - 1/ 306 Gene O. Brown - 1/ 523 18 - Thomas E Sheperd - # 377 Diane Brunner - II 2 Richard C. Rineer - # 36 [ Marlene Smeltz - R # 58 [9 - Robert Rhodes - #254 Robert A. James - # 523 Debra Young - R # 82 Gerlene Warfield - R 1/ 58 Joseph E. Shorten - # 306 Dale M. Stock - 1/ 74 James E Stutler - 1/ 74 Charles W. Males Jr. - # 74 C. Richard Berkenstock - # 306 20 - Kenneth A Wiser - 1/ 957 Daniel D. Freeman - II- 802 Shawn Fix - # 2 Kenneth 1. Adams - # 207 [3ruce N Torrence - # 658 Benjamin T Donahey - # 523 Darin K. Wagner - # 736 Carl Rosa - # 306 John W. Gross - 1/ 306 Robert A Jacobs - # 306 21 Shirley Bennett - R II 497 Robert J. Brennam - # 306 22 Joseph Boerstler -0 # 523 Jeanette Gardner - R # 233 Martha E. Rice - R # 428 Michelle Thompson - R # 558 Daniel Blaney - # 306 23 - Donald M. Houck - # 773 Maynard E. Schreffier - # 55 [ Wayne C. Freudenberger - # 86 Samuel Lutz - # [92 Donald C. Brislin - # 899 Harry E. Worke - # 899 Wilma Collier - R # 230 Donald Smith - Ii- 1152 24 - Richard H. Oaks - #523 Marvin E. Klinger - # 551 Randolph L. Gormley - 11 86 Harold A. Boden - # [50 Richard Tecco - II- 306 Vernon Miller - # [004 25 - Justin C. Bailey - # 86 Elva Rebuck - R # 58 Rae E. Young - R Ii 308 Brian E. Taylor - # 207 Arlene Ebert - R # 222 Roy L. Turner - # 86 26 - Joseph Danihe[ - # 306 Dorothy Kuhns - R II- 222 Betty Reisinger - R /I 303 Judith A. Wert - R # 182 Douglas Eaby - # 36 [ Ernest L Klinger -= # 551 Marvin W Hildebrand - # 74 Harold L. Spotts - # 380 27 - Roland 1. Hawk - II 207 Joseph S. Graci - # 306 Merrill F. Erskine - # 339 Bruce C Martin - # 150 Raymond H Oaks Jr. - # 523 Mi[ton Stang - /I 699 Gerald W. States - # 348 28 - Donald R. Trulick - # 733 Douglas R. Earich - # 74 Helen Giles - R # 497 Brian R. Johnson - II 290 Kevin Warman - # 371 Eugene Miller - # 523 David R. Green - # 270 Griffith H. Daw Jr. - # 2 Harry K Klose - # 2 James E Blaney - # 306 Larry R. Buckwalter - # 306 .fohn A. Roman - # 306 29 Dennis C. MiHer - # 488 30 Vernon J. Edwards - II- 1004 Harold L. Hennen - # 1030 W. M. Stang - # 699 Patricia Kriner - R /I 107 Michelle E. Kurtz - R # 328 Todd A. Bordner - # 551 George E. Pi fer - # 74 31 - Richard Tecco Jr. - # 306 Richard R. Morgan - # 306 Robert C. Dunn - II- 802 David Oleary - /I 290 Gary Falzone - # 512

6 THE PENN S YLVA i 1 OD D FELL O W July 2007June 2007Odd Fellows and RebekahsNewsletter -- Central PennsylvaniaMeeting Schedule28th May - Memorial Service at 11 :00 AM4th - Hall Association 7:00 PM4th - State College Lodge 7:30 PM9th - June breakfast at the Hall 8:30 AM11 th - Fundraiser at Hoss's11th - Lady Emily #452 - 7:30 PM13th - Bellefonte Encampment #72 - 7:00 PM13th - Ridgely Canton #8 - 8:00 PM18th - State College Lodge Dinner - 6:00 PM18th - Hall Association - 7:00 PM18th - State College Lodge - 7:30 PM23rd - 28th Session at HarrisburgOur Finest HourWe are doing our best to live up to ourcreed, "Elevating the level of mankind." This yearwe decided to go a little farther in our plan tosupport the local charities that help and supportour brothers and sisters that are not as fortunateas we. A dinner was held on May 21 and our localorganizations were represented to dine with usand receive our checks for their individualorganizations. In the past we just delivered thechecks. This time we thought it would be nice tohave our Brothers see the faces represented bythese organizations. We contribute to them twicea year, Spring and Fall. Some of our membersWoman's Resource Centre and Food Bank. Thisgiving represents most of our contributions givenlocally. These are not the only contributions wemake in a years time. We also give to Arthritisand other causes sponsored by Grand Lodge..... ~ -',; ... '.~-~/-.\.._'.­look on while I had the honor of presenting thecheck to Bill Haner, President of the board ofMeals on Wheels. My wife presents the check toCindy Biek, Development Director for CentreVolunteers in Medicine. My honors again with theCaptains from State College Salvation Army. Patand Char1es Neidemeyer. Art Moyer presents toAlpha Fire Company and Centre Life LinkAmbulance service. Bob Homan presents toGuidelines from God3. TRUST ME:Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit tryingto take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faiththat I will take care of all your needs, yourprobl'ems and your trials. Problems with the kids?Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put iton My list. Problems with your emotional rollercoaster? For My sake, put it on My list. I want to!help you. All you have to do is ask.See you in church .

July 2007REBEKAH MAGAZINE7IN MEMORIAMMAY 2007 DONATIONSPA EDUCA TION ENDOWMENT FUNDEARL W. R. KANTZ Mahanoy Lodge No. 551 April 28, 2007 Brother Earl W. R. Kantz, 90, ofSelinsgrove, was initiated intoSelinsgrove Lodge # 197 on May 3, 1960. He became a member ofAugusta Lodge No. 551, Dornsife through the consolidation in2001. He became a Past Grand at Augusta on October 16, 1984. Heformerly held membership in the formerShikellamy EncampmentNo.33. Hewas also a memberofthe Tri-County Past Grands Associationwhere he received the Odd Fellow oftheYear Award in 1987. He wasalso a Past Director ofthe Odd Fellows Home ofPA, Middletown.He was a member ofWitmer's U.M. Church, Port Treverton.He is survived by his wifeof67 years the former Araminta Wise,three grandsons, six great-grandchildren, two brothers, one sisterand a son-in-law.Burial was in the First Witmer's Cemetary, Port Treverton.JOHN McLAUGHLIN East Brunswick Lodge No. 802 May 5,2007 Brother John McLaughlin, 90, formerly ofTamaqua, was initiatedinto Harmony Lodge #86, Tamaqua on October 23, 1944. He becamea Past Grand of that Lodge and received his Grand Lodge Degreein October of1948. He became a member ofEast Brunswick Lodge#802, New Ringgold in 1987. At the lime of his death he also heldAssociate membership in the re-instituted Harmony Lodge #86,Tamaqua. He was a member and Past Chief Patriarch of ScottEncampment # 132, Tamaqua and a former Trustee of the OddFellows Cemetary ofTamaqua.He was a member of the First U.M. Church, Tamaqua andpreceded in death by his wife, the former Marion Rothermel.He is survived by one daughter, two sons, three grandchildren,five great-grandchildren and one brother. Burial was in Odd FellowsCemetary, Tamaqua.2 Unified192 JordanARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONVISUAL RESEARCH116 Brady899 Askam562 Newburg37 Variety386 General WorthOF Home of Western PA - D Buchanan Mem.R58 ldellaDept. Assoc. of PA, L.A.P.M.762 Vincent306 Walker116 Brady1175 Shillington562 Newburg96 LewisburgR183 Lady Colfax339 Warren2 UnifiedR30 SalomeR74 Lad y EstherRl07 MarindaR443 Wysox712 OsageR 1 73 Letitia PennRl23 PhoebePA VISUAL ASSISTANCEHappy83 rd BirthdayDadLove,Your Children­RobinRogerJeffrey50.00300.00200.00200.00150.00100.00100.00100.00100.0080.0025.001,055.00500.00200.00200.00150.00100.00100.0050.0050.0025.0025.0025.0025.0025.0025.0020.001,570.00This photograph ofTriune member EdgarCalhoon was recentlypublished in the Middletown Press & Journal. This World War 2photo was sent to the weekly newspaper by his kids in honor of his83rd birthday.

8 THE PENNSYLVA NI A 00 FE LLOW July 2007On Saturday evening, May 12,2007, about 50 Odd Fellows,Rebekahs and friends gathered at Williamson's in Horsham, PA tocontinue a long-standing evening of friendship and fellowship.Our association with this event goes back a good many years.We remember driving down to McAllister's on Spring GardenStreet the Saturday evening before Mother's Day for quite a fewyears, with our parents, Florence & Joe Danihel & Jane & RussLurwick, leaving early to allow travel time since the Dad VailRegatta was going on and the East River Drive was closed to traffic.There were 300 or so people there in those days. A delicious dinner(including their world-famous Snapper Soup) was had by all,followed by entertainment and dancing.Times change many things - the East River Drive is now KellyDrive; McAllister's is no longer in business so the location haschanged a few times; and some of the "regulars" have gone on to meettheir Maker.Other things haven't changed - the South East Associationstill exists (though membership is much smaller now ); the event dateisstill the Saturday night before Mother's Day each yea r; the dinnershave been good no matter where we go (though lacking the SnapperSoup); and the dancing has been a fun part of the evening as thepictures show.What can you do? Put the date for 2008 on your calendar (May10 th ). Take an interest in the South East Association. Be arepresentative from your Lodge. Make it a point to join in the funand help swell the crowd. It's not just "old fogies" there and the banddoesn't just play the Minuet and Waltzes. This year Dick StevensSOUTHEAST DINNER DANCE and his group, Sounds of Yesterday and Today, played for ourenjoyment and our members were out there doing the Polka,Jitterbug and Chicken Dance as well as the slow dances.We had a couple ofguests from the Arthritis Foundation joinus and they spoke briefly thanking the Odd Fellows and Rebekahsprofusely for our support on the three PA Chapters and especiallyCamp JRA. Wade Balmer of the Eastern Chapter brought letters ofthanks from the 2007 Camp attendees. 2007 saw the Camp providea wonderful experience for 108 campers plus staff. Those of us whohave followed CampJRA from year to year often hear that "this wasthe best experience of my life ." "I was able to participate inactivitiesI never dreamed I could." We have seen some of the childrenprogress from being wheelchair bound to walking with crutches,canes or even no assistive devices due to the great advances inmedications and therapies available now. The 1. O. O. F. has helpedin a big way through our support make this possible. DanielleStephens from the Central Chapter was also there. She also spokeabout Camp JRA as she began as a camper and now that she hasfinished college, she works at the Central Chapter as Director ofPrograms and Services and helps out at CampJRA. She also broughtnews from the Central Chapter about the PA Arthri tis Commi tteeproject for this year that is beingoneofthe sponsors for the NationalJuvenile Arthritis Conference in Hershey, PA from July 1st to July4'h It is a very exciting opportunity for those in PA to be hostingthis event again.Look at the pictures and see familiar face;; enjoying themselvesand resolve that you will be among them next year.

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10 THE PENNSYLVA NI:\ ODD FELLOW July 2007MIDDLETOWN HOME NEWS Summer is here! Residents were enjoying the great weatherearly this year. Many sat outdoors with staff to breath in the freshair and enjoy the sunshine. Two van trips went to HarrisburgSenator's Baseball games. For one resident, it was his first time everto a minor league game. He loved the experience and will neverforget the sound of the crack ofthe bat! Residents also enjoyed theAntique CarShow, in honor ofFather's Day. Residents enjoyed thesunshine and reminisced about cars back in their day. They alsoenjoyed snow cones from an area vendor. Mmmmmm and oh socool!With Summer comes picnics and every year The MiddletownHome celebrates a Home Day picnic with a chicken barbeque andtime with family and friends. The weather always seems to cooperateand the social atmosphere is always pleasurable.Personal Care residents at The Home assisted staff with raisingnew American Flags around The Home. The Rags are important toal'! of us and have so much meaning to many of our residents whoserved in the armed forces.Van trips for the Summer include two trips to a local farm whereresidents can enjoy the beauty of the farm and its animals andreminisce about farm life. The owner of the farm lets residents givesnacks to the animals and pet them.Employee and Volunteer of the Month announcements arealways enjoyable. This month the employee of the month is SusanParkovic. Her ballot stated: Susie has been a faithful, devotedemployee for many years and a well deserving candidate foremployee of the Month. She has been the accountant, financialbookkeeper and ahove all she makes sure payro'll is completed forall of us every two weeks. We ha e never once missed a payday"Thanks to Susie". She is a kind and pleasant person and havingworked with her has been a great pleasure. Another ballot stated:Sue is quiet and goes about her \\·ork on a Jaily basis. She runs thebusi ness office very efficient! y. u i depenJableand hard working.Many are not aware of her dedic ti n and hard work.This month, the Volunteer f th month is Richard Brienzo. Hisballot stated: Richard is dedicated ro ()ur resiJents at TheMiddletown Home. He comes ( our home every Tuesday to praythe Rosary with many resident and they fee I comforted by his visits.We thank uur employee and volunteers for touching theresident's lives!Following the Arthritis Committee meeting on Sunday, June3,2007, representatives from the Eastern PA Chapter and CampJRA were presented with a check for $30,000. This represented theamount co'llected during the 2005-2006 year. Grand Patriarch,Craig Reinhart anJ Rebekah Assembly President, Doris Goerlitzwere very supporti ve ofCamp JRA during their terms anJ with thedonationssent in by the Lodges, we were able to support CampJRAin a big way. Cathy Benson, President ofEastern Chapter ArthritisFoundation expressed her appreciation to the group Clnd LaurenDarkes, also told the group how much Camp JRA has helped her.Lauren started out as a 10 year-old camper and is now a Counselorin-Training.She graduates from highschool ~n June and will attendKutztown University in September, majoring in Communications.They are grateful for all the IOOF efforts and appreciate ourinvolvement and support of the Arthritis Foundation.Thanks to all ofyou who have helped the PA IOOF ArthritisCommittee reach out and help those with arthritis. Keep up thegood work!CHECK PRESENTATIONPictured are L to R: Craig Reinhart, Lauren Darkes, Camp JRAcamper & now C.I.T., Cathy Benson, President, Eastern ChapterArthritis Foundation and Doris Goerlitz.

July 2007REBEKAH MAGAZI>.E11LIVING LEGACY PROGRAM DEDICATION IN SELLERSVILLE Members of Victory Lodge #658 and Lady Sellers RebekahLodge #558 honored the "Living Legacy Program" by dedicatingtwo newly planted trees on May 5, 2007 at the Sellersville FireDepartment.Welcome was by Robert Steely of the Sellersville FireDepartment. The Lord's Praye r was sung by Mary Landes, Secretaryof Lady Sellers. The message was by Robert Raffensberger.The presentation of the certificate, in memory of DonaldTrauger to Betty Trauger was by Ken Knapp, Secretary of VictoryLodge and Cheryl Johnson, oble Grand presented flowers to her.A surprise certificate was given to Lorraine McElhare by BruceTorrence, Tre::tsurer of Victory Lodge. Elsie Moore, Lady Sellersoldest Rebekah e,corted by Beverly Miller, Vice Grand presentedflowers to Lorraine McElhare.Comments were by Robert Lehr, Noble Grand, JosephMcDonald, President of the Sellersville Fire Department, HarryMcElhare, Jr. Chiefofthe Fire Department and Lorraine McElhare,President of the Lad ies Auxiliaries Department.A solo "Love can Build :1 Bridge" was sung by Judy Lodwig,Rebekah Asse mbly soloist. The benediction was by Jim Steeley.Usher for the benedicition was Elizabeth Krout, Treasurer of LadySellers. Others that helped with the program were Linda Torrence,Alfred Krout and Stephen Nathan.Other Odd FeUows and Rebekahs in attendance were RonGerhart, DDGM, Lady Myra Adams, APP and N ev in Adams,PGM.\The late Donald Trauger was honored for his service to theSellersville Fire Department and his love for nature.Lorraine McElhare was honored for her service to the FireDepartment as President and also to the tocal "Meals on Wheels"program for which she se rved our oldest Rebekah.Lorraine McElhane and Bruce TorrenceBetty Trauger and Ken Knapp.

12 July 2007GRAND MASTER JOHN CUPP SPEARHEADS CONFERRAL OF FOUR DEGREES MAY 12TH GRAND MASTER CUPP WAS pLEASEDTO REPORT THAT THE DEGREECONFERRAL HELD AT THE UNIFIEDNO.2 WDGE HALL WAS A SUCCESS.There were 26 penons in attendance,Including William Ramsey, GrandWarden, John J. Dzyak, Grand Chaplain,Wallace Shakley, Grand Guardian, andTed Bergfelt, Grand Musician, all whoAccompanied Grand Master John Cupp.Past Grand Master Fred M. SeeWith Sister Emilie J. Cupp, GrandSenior Warden, Grand EncampmentAlso in attendance were BrotherKenneth Faub DDGM, District 31,And F red M. See, Past Grand Master,Who provided their backup support.1\ ..

July 2007 REBEKAH M A GAZI ~ E 13Neither a broken ankJe Nor crutches held back The First, Second, and Third DegreesWere conferred on eight candidates.Their names are: Stephen R. Baksis.Hampton 111004, June CampbeU See,Latrobe 11541. William Lewis. II 541,And Gabrielle Genchur, Richard Nicol,Dianne Bruner, Joseph A. Klements,& William M. Hubbs, all of Unified 112.The dispensation was receivedAnd all went according to plans.Grand Master Cupp cared forThe conferral of tbe InitiatoryDegree, and Grand WardenWilliam L. Ramsey, Jr. saw toIt tbat the necessary videosProvided the dramatization forTbe Degrees of Friendship,Love, and Truth for 8 candidates.

14 THE PE N NSYLVA ODD F ELL OW July 2007HAMPTON HAILS HAPPY TIMEBrother Stewart Breneman, Deputy Grand Master,And Brother J. Wallace Shakley, Grand Guardian,Were in attendance there, as was Mrs. Shakley.Following a sumptuous meal, Brother Ted Bergfelt,Grand Musician, led the group during a rousingSing-along that featured lots of patriotic numbers.As with all ofHampton's parties, everyone wenthome filled witb good food and great fellowship.

July 2007R E BEKAH MAGAZI N E15MINI-RALLY AT UNIFIED #2 Tbrougb permission granted under a specialDispensation requested via Brotber WilliamLocke, Grand Secretary, on Saturday, April 14,Between tbe bours of 8:30 A.M. and 2:45 P.M.,Tbe officers and members ofUnified Lodge #2Conferred all of tbe Odd Fellow degrees on sixCandidates wbose class picture is sbown bere.Brotber Kennetb Faub, DDGM for District #31,Served as Noble Grand for all four degrees, andTbree members of Hampton Lodge #1004, namelyBrotbers Bill Ebmann, Keitb Ebmann, and VernMiller, took parts in tbe mini-rally.Four oftbe six received tbe Initiatory DegreeBefore bruncb time, wbicb occurred at 11:00A.M., and consisted of Beef Strogonoff and tastyCbicken casserole. Tbe Degrees of Friendsbip,Love, and Trutb were conferred after tbe lunchBreak.Officers and otber members ofUnified Lodge wbobad parts in tbe rally were Sisters Donna Faub,Rita Meyer, and Marlyn Pfister; Brotbers DavidPfister, Harry Klose, Bill Kind, Bob Carlson,Ted BergfeJt, and Jobn Corey. Everyone presentwas quite glad tbat Brotber Don Bucbanan fromBrusbton-Swissvale Lodge was able to be at tbeevent.

16 THE PEN NS YL V A - r A DD FE L LOW July 2007P.O.F. DAYS GONE BYP.O.F. DAYS GONE BY (75 Years Ago, July - 1932) PAST GRANDS MEET WITH KITTANNING ENCAMPMENT The Past Grand's Association met with KittanningEncampment, N o. 244, I.O.O.F. onJuly 21 ". Because of inclementweather the attend

July 2007REBEKAH MAGAZINECENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ARTHRITIS WALK 17On April 22, 2007, the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of theArthritis Foundation sponsored an "Arthritis Walk." This "Walk"was designed as a fund-raiser, and also, to raise awareness ofthe painand troubles that arthritis may cause to anyone. It was held inBoalsburg, Pa., at the Boalsburg Military Museum. This Museum isa part of a beautiful park, and in the spring of the year, it is a beautifulplace to be. The weather helped by staying sunny, with temperaturesin the high 70's.Ellie Trulick, Laura Homan, Danielle StephensTwo Rebekahs, Laura Homan and the Ellie Trulick, signed upto be part ofthis "Arthritis Walk," because that's what Rebekahs do.When they signed up at the registration desk, and mentioned thatthey were Rebekahs and part of the Independent Order of OddFellows, they were greeted as very special guests, because ofwhat ourorder does for The Arthritis Foundation.Danielle Stephens, the Director of Programs and Services, aCampJRA Counselor, and one beautiful person, introduced herself,and gave everyone a hug. Danielle also suffers from the pains ofArthritis. She introduced us to Rachel Albright, CommunityDevelopment Director, Catherine Penrod, President ofthe CentralPennsylvania Chapter, and a local girl from Reberburg, JanelleStover. J ,melle is presently a camper at CampJRA, and gave us somegreat conversation.All of this attention gave us a feeling of pride in being a partof this, and a feeling of accomplishment through the Odd Fellowsand Rebekahs. Remember; however, that there is a continuous needin this Foundation, and that our giving must not stop.Introductions, speeches, and stretching exercises preceded the"Walk." Everyone then moved out to the beautiful walkways oftheMilitary Museum, to walk their required distance. This seemed likea quiet and peaceful stroll, and a time for either conversations ofreflections.Before I end this article, I would be remiss if! failed to mentionEmily Shaphard. Emily is a beautiful little girl of eleven years, andshe was the mainspeakerat this event. Her words stole the show andmade an impression on everyone. The words below are her words,and the entire speech that she gave. I hope it moves you also.Danielle Stephens, Janelle Stover, Ellie Trulick"Arthritis Walk" Boalsberg Museum ParkDear Readers,FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND SECRETARY By the time this Magazine is out the Sessions wiB becomplete. I hope all Lodges sent Representatives to helpin the decision making process. If your Lodge did notsend a Representative, it will do you no good to compbinnow. I can not understand why a Lodge would not beinterested in things that affect their Lodge.We are now into the time for the summer outings.There are the picnics at both Homes, and there is the AllState "Fun Day" at Knoebels Park. These are all places tocome out and see old friends and make new ones. I hopeI see you there.Again I would like to thank all that havecontributed articles andpictures to the magazine rememberit is your magazine.Fraternally, William L. Locke Grand Secretary

18 • TH E PE July 2007CONNOQUENESSIN,G LODGE #278

July 2007REBEKAH MAGA Z I N E19Emily Shapard "Miss Understood" April 22, 2007 IntroductionHi my name is Emily. lam 11 years old, and I have Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis or(JRA). Having arthritis as akid is hard. It was even hard to find a doctor who knew what was wrong with me! It took a year and a halfandfour doctors to diagnose me with JRA!DiagnosisWhen I was 9 years old I got a soft lump on my right wrist. My mom took me to my pediatrician who orderedwrist x-rays. Nothing was broken, so he sent me home and told me to take Tylenol as needed for the pain.The lump was still there, so I went to an orthopedic dude that said I had cyst.Thatwasn'tthe problem either. So I went a doctor at Geisingerwho told meI had "inflammatory tendonitis."Wrong again ...Finally, I went to Hershey Medical Center where I saw Dr. Barbara Ostrov. As soon as she looked at myMRI, asked about myproblems, and did a physical examshe knew that I had Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Ihave JRA in my hands, wrists, some fingers, neck,jaw, back, and knees.I take 2 different medicines for myJRA. Dr. Ostrov said ifthis combination ofmedicinedoesn'twork, I mightneed to get shots ofmethotrexate, which I am so not looking forward to.SchoolI sometimes feel like people don'tbelieveme when Itell themI have arthritis and it's causing meproblems. Justbecause I don't look sick, doesn't mean that I am not. One day at school my wrist hurt soooo bad that Idropped my books...3times in the same day. Taking notes in class kills my wrist, but I need to try to keep upwith everyone else. Gym class is hard because a lot ofthe stuffwe do makes myjoints ache.Friends/SocialI had to drop out ofthe cheerleading because all the clapping and jumping made my body hurt. When I talk tomy friends on-line, I have to stop before everyone else because my wrist hurt too bad to keep typing.FeelingsHavingJRA is hard emotionally too. Some days Ijustwant to go mid-evil on the next person who doesn'tbelieve me or makes fun ofmy arthritis. I get embarrassed when I can't do the things that other kids do. JRAalso makes me sad. The frequent blood draws make me want to cry. Sometimes the joints hurt so bad that do Icry.ConclusionI am one of285,000 kids in the US that has juvenile arthritis. I'll take medicine every day ofmy life. I get bloodwork done every 6 weeks. I see my rheumatologist every 3 months. I have to see an eye specialist every 6months. 1 have flare-ups that make me want to stay in bed and puB the covers over my head. And I'm sick oftrying to convince some people that I am really in pain and that some things are harder for me to do because oftheJRA.I1am a kid that has to deal with an illness that is unpredictable and sometimes painful. But1 need to remember that"I'mbraver than 1 believe, stronger than 1 seem and smarter than 1 think."

20 THE PE NNSYLVA t IA O DD FELLOW July 2007BOYERTOWN RALLY In the picture with Deputy Grand Master Stew Breneman arethe Brady Lodge members in attendance at the BoyertownDegree Rally. From Left to right are: Frank Fenstermaker,Walter Entz, Bill Smedley, Coray Harvey, Clint Burkholder,Ronald Barto, Steve Poust, and Mike Wallace.22 members were initiated.Boyertown Degree Rally Quiz - Can you help identify the memberA back-up picture taken of Stew Breneman and the 22 new membersattending the Boyertown Degree Rally displays a 23rd person.Although this member has yet to be identified, extensive questioninghas not resulted in the actual identification of this person. Can anyoneidentify the person standing to the left of Deputy Grand Master StewBreneman?Some say it closely resembles Charlie Danihel.LEGISLATIVE QUESTf ONS - Boyd and Janet Martin of Hummelstownhere discuss current legislation with Representative JohnPayne of the 106" District at his Senior Expo, held Wedesday,April 11, at the Hummelstown Fire Hall.

July 2007 REBEKAH MAGAZI E21Vol. 82RO STERSecretaries and Scribes - Attention!!! Please inform the manager promptly of change of secretary or scribe or his address in order that correct listing may appear in Roster. No.6ALLENTOWN---Z:Al"TON ALLENTOWN, #39, meets 4th MaGda, at 7:30 P.M. in the OddFellows Hnll, 118 N. 9th St., AlLe-nto"n, PA 19102, Maynard j. Emst, Clerk, PO Box 105,Tatamy, PA 18085.ALLENTOWN AUXILI ARY. =39, meets 4rh Monday at 7:30 P.M. in the Odd Fellows Hall, 11 8N. 9rh St. Mary Lande:;, Sec'y, 316 S. Main St., Sellersville, PA 18960.VIENNA LODGE. :.S47, met 1" & 3.d S"turday, 11:00 A.M. , looFTemple, lISN. 9th St.james BennettjR., Sec'y, 1838 W. Tr"mnnt Ave., Allenrown, PA 18104.ALLISON PARK-H. MrTON LODGE, ., lOJ4, me"t> 2nJ anJ la:;rTuesJayatS:OO P.M. at4743 S. Pioneer Rd. , Win. Ehrn(l.nn, Sec'y, 2925 Elsiwn Ln., Allison Park, PA 15101.ALLPORT-ASTER REBEKAH LODGE,;;tI77 meets 2nd and 4th Mondayof every Month atthe Gcthseman nired Method ISt O lUrch. Rte. 2030, uif Rte. 53, Allrorr. Barb''''1 McClellan,3731 Casnnova Rd., MUr1S()n, PA 16860. pastprez@pelll1.\woOOs.net.AMBRIDGE-CLO VER L DGE, ,,348,mcets 1st and 3rd Wedn sJay at 7:30 P.M. at 625Merchant St .. Am bridge. PA 15033. Brian j. Dnmalik , ce'y, 1104 M708, meers evcry Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. (Oc[. rhruMar.) and at H:CO P.M. (Apr. [h ru Sep[.) at 35 E. Philadelphia Ave. End Good, Sec'y, Box 171 ,New Berlinville, PA 19545.BRISTOL-l-lOPK1NS LOOOE, ~87. meets 2nd &4th Thurs. a[ 8:00 P.M. in the Elks LoJgeonWood Sr. in 13ri.•[()I, Livia V. Ruggieri, Sec'y, 33 Awnro",e Ct., Fair"'s Hill" PA 19030.BROWNFIELO-GLADYS REBEKAH LODGE"lOJ. meets 2nd & 4th Friday, 7:30 P.M., MainSt. Lee Etta Mansherry Sec'y, PO Box 79, 13rowniield, PA 15416.BUTLER-cONNOQUENESSING LOLlGE, ",278, meets 2nd anJ 4th Tuesday a [ 8:00 P.M. atTanglewnud SeninrCcnrer, 10 AusEin Avenue, Lyndora, PA. Al\'in \X/2 Deemer Ave., Falls Creek, PA 15840.FREEDOM-EDITH LODGE,"'S 12, meets 1st and 3rd n,ur>day a[ 7:30 P.M., 625 Third Ave.,Freedom, PA. Herbert Heineman, Sec'y, 1049 Catherine Drive, Cnnwa\" PA 15027.FREEPORT'-FREEPORT LODGE, ,.379, meets every Wedne.lday at 7:30 P.M., except )une.july and August, whell meetings, tc held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 P.M. in rhe OddFellows Hall On Ford City Road. Robert Buterbaugh, Sec'y, 113 Srade Grove Rd. , Fr e~ I)() rt, PA16629.GASTONVILLE-MON VALLEY REBEK.AH LODGE,#S2, meets 1

22 THE PENNSYLVA I o FELLOW July 2007Ernc,[ L. Nelson. Sc rihe, 81 I Wyoming Ave., Eric, PA 16505.LAKE COMO-NAKOMIS REBEKAH LODGE, #497, meers Isrand 3rd Wedn."..l"v;)t 7:PM. in LO.o.F. Hall, Rt. 247RtlCh Mroczka, Sec'y, P.O. Box 47, u,ke Como, PA 18437fmose@j uno.comLAKE COMO LODG E, "965, meeting eve ry Monday, 7:00 P.M , State Rt. 247. Ronald Buell,Sec'y, PO Box 106, Lake Como, PA 18437.LANDISBURG-LADY LANDI S REBEKAH LODGE, ~303, meets 2nJ & 4th Tuesday, 73P.M., Page Hill Rd., Spring Twp. Bldg. juniata Parson, Sec'y, Petlo Ct., Alit 438, Loysville, PA17047.LANSDOWNE-LAJ"lSDOWNE LODGE,#282, meets 1st and 3rd Monclayat8:00 ['. M. at th,'Masonic Bldg., 27 S. u,nsdowne Ave. Robert R. Dye, Sec'y, 1051 White Mar:;h Rranch Rd.,Harrington, DE 19952.MORNING ST f\R ENCAMPMENT,#53, ml'C" I Sl &3rd Monday, 9:00 P.M., 27 S. u,,,,d,,,meAve. Robert R. Dye, Sen be, 1051 White Mar.;h Br,mch Rd., Harrington, DE 19952.LATROBE-JOHN E. NACE ENCAMPMENT,: 199, meers 2ndThur>C!ay ar 7:00 P.M. in the Bowser Hall, 630 Rear, DepotSt, L1trohc. Frd M. See, Scri"", PO Box 226, Latrobe, PA 156'50. LATROBE LODGE ; 54I meers 2nd and 4th Thursday"t 8:00 P.M. at 610 (R) Depot St., FredM. See, Sec'y, PO Box 226, Larmhe, PA 15650. fredseeadave@webtv.netLEESPORT-LEESPORTLOOCiE.,,1 41 , mem every Tuesday, 7:30 PM , Nov-Apr. 7:30PM,at Lodge Hall, 27 Railroad Avenue. LeRoy K. Seip, Sec'y, PO Box 251, Leesport, PA 19533EARL R. LEIBY ENCAMPMENT, # 106, meets every 2nd Thursday at R:oo P.M. in Ocld FellowsHall. Leon S. Stamm, Scribe, 315 Govemor Dr., Mifflin Park, Reading, PA 19607-2815,govi.s.s@ea nhlink.co illLADY COLFAX REBEKAH LODGE, .,182, met'ts 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:30 P.M., 100FHall,27 Railroad Ave. Leon Stamm, Sec\" 315 Govemor Dr., Mifflin Park, Reading, PA 19607.govi s~@ea rthl ink.comCANTON LEESPORT,#2, meets 4th Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. in I.O O.F. Hall. Capt. (R)NevinW. Adams, Clerk, 951 SboemakeClvilie Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555.LEESPORT A UXILlAR Y .,2, LAPM, meers 4th Wednesdayar 8:00 P.M. in I OOF Hall. tvl I'm FayAdams, ec'y, 951 Shoemakersvi lle Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555.LEHMAN-0SAGELODGE,#712, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. inOdd FellowsHall, Mill and Market Streets. Allen Fox, Sec'\" 460 Jackson RoaJ, Dallas, PA 18612.LEWISBURG-LEWISBURG LODGE, #96. meets 2nd and 4th Thursd ay at 7:30 PM., at St.Paul's United Methodist Church, South 4th Street. Back Entrance. Gary Hallock, Sec'y, 10Albert Blvd., Winfield, PA 17889, lodge96100F@hotmail.comFAITH, HOPE, &CHARITY REBEKAH LODGE ..15, meers 2nJ&4th TueSlbys'lr 7:30 P.M.,at the Mazeppa Union Church, 3200 johnson Mill RClacl, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Molly tv!.Criswell, Sec'y, 714 Church R ad, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, criswe ll@ptd.m·tLEWISTOWN-LEWIS 'TOWN LODGE,;oC)7, meers Ist&3rdMonday, 7:30 P.M ., 17S. WayneSt. Lee Mackneer, Sec'\" 24 Edgewood PI., Lew istown, PA 17044.L1TITZ-L1TITL I'()DCE, " 1050, meets 2nd amI 4th tvlundayat 7:30 P.M. in Odd Fellows Hall,111- 113 N. BroaJ Street, Lititz, PA 17543, John H. Himmclbcrg; Rd ., jackson Center,PA 16m.CUSSEWAGO LODGE,,,103, meets every Monday at400N. Moin Sr., Meadville. Ll·land E.Dorche.,,,,,, Sec'y, Rox 4 I I, Cochr:mwn, PA 16114.ODD FELLOWS HOME OF WESTERN PA, The Pioneer Home, Board o( Directors andTrustees, meets every 2nd Friday at 400 N. Main St., Harry Stoll, Sec'1', 678 Thobum Ct. North,Meadville, PA 16115.MJDDLETOWN-TRIUNE LODGE, ,=307, \TIeet; 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. at 47 W.Emaus Street. Mail to: Herbert Swank, Sec'y, P.O. Box 612, Middletown, PA 17057.RED ROSE REBEKAH LODGE,

July 2007REBEKAH MAGAZINE23RUSH-R H LOooE: 47 1, meetseve",Saturday,8:CC P.M.at lOOFHall. AltonG. Arnold,Se.:'y.. RD -5, Box 49, Montrose, PA 18801.ERNESTINE REBEKAH LOooE, - 548, lIleets 2nd and 4th Tu=lay at 7:30 P.M. in the RushOJd Fellows Hall. Rush, PA. Thomas E. Wooden, Sec\'. RR =4, Box 48B, Montrose, PA 1880 1.SANDY LAKE-SANDY LAKE LOooE, "'573,meetsIs[,mel Jrd Monda" at 7:00 PM in theOddFellows Lodge, 5242 Lake Street, SandI' Lake, PA 16145. Raymond Rodger.;, Sec'y., 258 StockFarm Rd. , jackson Center, PA 16133.LADY WORTH REBEKAH LOooE ,~J28, meets2nd& 4th Thursday, 7:30P.M. meets inlOOFHall , 5242 Lake St. linda Dickson, Sec'y, 433 liberty St., Grove City, PA 16127-2206.SCHNECKSVILLE-JORDAN LOooE,iOl92, meets Istand 3rd Tue,.jay, Schnecksville Fire Hall, Main Street. Stanky Wieand, Sec\" 3795 Mal,le Stree t, Allentown, PA 18 104. LADY LILLIE BEST REBEKAH LODG E, ·~ 222, meets IS[ anJ 3rd W(.'dnesJal', Schnecksville Fire Hall, Main Street. jill Schlosser, Sec'y, 4927 Spruce St., Sc hnecksv ille, PA 18078. PLEASANT CORNER ENCAMrMENT,"5 4, meets2nd Monday. 7:30 P.M., Mam Sr Stanley Wieand , Scribe. 3795 Maple St. , Allentown, PA 18104. SELINSGROVE-LADY SELIN REBEKAH LOooE. ",378, meet> I"and 3rd Tuesdayat 7:30PM at Community Building, I N. HighSt., Hilda Mull, Sec'y, RD 2, Box 29Rll, Middleburg, PA1784 2SELLERSVILLE-VICTORYLOooE,#658, meets Ist and3rdT uesdayat8: 0~ PM at Main andTempl e Sts., Kenneth G. Knapp, Sec'y, 3897 County line Rd. , Quakertown, lOA 1895J.Li\DYSELLERS REl3EKAH LODUE,#55 H, meels 2nd&4th Tuesday, 7:30 PM, 203 N. Main &Temple. Mary bnde" Sec\" 116 S. Main St., SelJersvilJe, AP 18960.SHAMOKIN- REGIN A REBEKAH LODGE "230, meets 2nd & 4th Thursday at 2:00 PM. inth" Mt. T"bt" 125 Lodge HalJ, Tre verton Rd.,jearldean Losiewicz, Sec'y, R.D. I, Bux845, CmlTownsh ip, PA 17866.MT. Ti\ BOR LOIX;E, "125, mects 2nd & 4th MonJa ya.t 7: 10 P.M. , I mile nprth ofSh Hall, 525 Greenwo",J Rd.Stewa rt I. Brenneman, Clerk, 2402 Bershire Ln., Dover, PA 1731 5, slhcab35@ao J.colllSALOME REBEKAH LO ooE, #30. meets 2nd and 4th ThursJay at 7:30 P.M. at Odd Fellow>Hall, 525 Greenwood Road. Beverly A. Bowers, Sec 'y., 1228 Edison Street, York , PA 17403 .MOUNT VERNON ENCA MPMENT, =1 4, meets 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 P.M., IOOF Hall,125 Greenwood RJ. J:UilL'S V. Keller. Scrihe, 1i20 Grcc'l1\Vood Rd. , York , PA 17404-4810.YORK SPRINGS-YORK SPRINUS LOooE, : 21 1, meets 1st & 1rd ThumIa y, 8:00 r.M.llarrisburg Sr. C,,,onJra Mhora, Sec'y, PO Box 17, York Springs, PA 17372-00 17

24 THE PENNSYLVA N IA O D D FELLOW July 2007FROM GRANDM.A:S KITCHENSUMMER SPINACH SALAD1/2 cup vegetable oil2 Tbls. Plus 2 tsps. cider or red wine vinegar1 1/2 tsps ground mustard1 1/2 tsps poppy seeds3 green onions, sliced3 large bananas, cut into 1/2 inch slices1/4 cup chopped onion2 Tbls. plus 2 tsps sugar1/2 tsp salt8 cups torn fresh spinach2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced1/2 cup slivered almonds, toastedPlace the first six ingredients in a blender or food processor;cover and process until the sugar is dissolved. Add thepoppy seeds; process just until blended. In a salad bowlcombine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing;toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield 14 servings.ITALlAN CHEDDAR BAKE"FRUIT SMOOTHIE" N O~BAKECHEESECAKE1 & 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted2 Tbsp. sugar4 pkgs (8 oz. each) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, (1/2 less fat than Cream Cheese)1/ cup sugar1 pkg. (12 oz.) mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries,blueberries, and blackberries), thawed and drained1 tub Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping, thawed, dividedLine a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foilextending over sides of pan. Mix graham crumbs, utterand 2 tbsp. sugar; press firmly onto bottom of preparedpan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. Beat NeufchatelCheese and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with electricmixer on medium speed until well blended. Smash berr,ieswith a fork; stir into cheese mixture. Gently stir in 2 cupsof the whipped topping. Spoon over crust. C over.Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Use foil handles toremove cheesecake from pan before cutting into servingpeices. Top with remaining1 pkg. (14oz.) Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Italian-style stewed tomatoes1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 lb. lean ground beef1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves(or dried basil leaves)Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare Dinner as directedon package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstickskillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add tomatoes andoregano; mix well. Bring to a boil. Add meat mixture toDinner; spoon into 2 qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle withcheese. Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted andcasserole is heated through. Makes 4 servings, 2 cupseach.Periodical Mail