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Text Box: Brethren, as many of you know, I have recently relocated to the State of New Jersey where I have begun a new job in the oil industry. I am pleased to report that Pat and I have settled into a home and we are slowly acclimating to the East Coast lifestyle. During this transition, I have been unable to maintain the Lodge website in a current condition, for which I apologize and seek your understanding. Things have now settled down to the point that I am ready to resume my webmaster duties; please bear with me for a short while longer as I work to catch up on this task. I appreciate your patience and look forward to continuing to participate in the Scioto Lodge albeit from a distance (which thankfully remains within the length of my cable tow). I will continue to speak with Brother Bill Bennett to keep abreast of affairs in Chillicothe. I extend my best wishes to each of you for good health and good fortune.

Text Box: A broad range of Masonic items are available for purchase from the jewelry case located in the third floor corridor. There are several styles of tie tacks, tie bars, lapel pins, ties, belt buckles, hats automobile emblems, coffee cups, 200th Anniversary shirts, coins and lapel pins from which to choose. You may purchase Masonic Rings at various locations in Chillicothe (we do not have them available except through our catalog. Contact Brother William Bennett, Secretary at any stated meeting or visit the Office of the Secretary between 10:00 am—2:00 pm Monday—Friday. It is suggested you call before coming to ensure I am in

Text Box: I wish to extend my apologies for any confusion caused by issues surrounding the date for the Chicken & Noodle Dinner fund raiser. The Trestle Board went to press on February 20, 2007 and word was received on the February 22, 2007 that the date (March 21st) had not been approved by the Ross County Shrine Club, whose facilities Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. was using to host the dinner. I would like to express my thanks on behalf of the officer and brethren of Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. to the board of the Ross County Shrine Club, its officers and members for making their facilities available to us.

Text Box: RITUALS for Chillicothe Chapter #4 need to be returned. If you are a past presiding officer or past line officer of Chillicothe Chapter #4 and still have a Chapter Ritual laying around someplace—PLEASE return it. Chillicothe York Rite Bodies are planning to host a Festival Saturday, May 5, 2007. We have a number of former ritualist who are volunteering to portray various roles in the degrees of Chapter and we need rituals so they can brush up on the work. Look in your desks, bureaus, book shelves and other places you may have stored a ritual and arrange to drop it off at the Office of the Secretary — Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. If the office is not open, drop it in the mail box on the second floor. Thank you!

Text Box: Chillicothe Chapter #4 R.A.M and Chillicothe Council #4 R. & S. M. will hold its nomination of officer for the 2007—2008 York Rite year at their annual meetings May 8th and 15th respectively. Companion Excellent High Priest and Illustrious Master Robert S. Jones urges all Companions to give consideration for the role they wish to play in either or both of the Chillicothe York Rite Bodies. Your support is earnestly solicited.