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Text Box: Dear Worshipful Brother Cyrus, It was my pleasure to be the District Deputy [Grand Master ] selected to inspect Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. , on January 5, 2007. The evening began, as always with much fellowship and a great meal. The opening and introductions went well and the evening was even more enjoyable with the presence of Right Worshipful Brother Ronald L. Winnett, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio [in attendance]. Although there were a few nervousness related errors, Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. officers portrayed the Master Mason Degree well. It was an honor to present two of your Brethren with fifty-year service awards. I was particularly impressed with the officer delivering their respective lines loudly and deliberately for all to hear. This makes the evening memorable for brethren who attend lodge who may have some difficulty hearing the work. Brother Gary Wheeler delivered the Master Mason Degree lecture very well and did a great job with the Educational Talk. Worshipful Brother Alvin DePugh gave a very reverent and beautiful Bible Presentation which I believe the candidate will always remember every time he opens the Holy Scripture. These are but a few of the examples of the quality work performed by Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. Thanks again for a memorable evening. Fraternally R. Joseph Shilling District Deputy Grand Master Note: Text of original communication edited for this publication

Text Box: The Grand Master’s Reception for the Seventh Masonic District will be held Friday, February 23, 2007 in the Welcome Center in Portsmouth, Ohio located on Second Street and Jefferson. The event will begin with introduction promptly at 7:00 pm. Parking should not be an issue and arrival time is suggested as early at 5:30 pm. A social hour will begin at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available at a cost of $12.00 to anyone wishing to attend from the Worshipful Masters of all nineteen lodges in the district. Payments and ticket stubs (with entrée indicated) must be returned to Right Worshipful Brother Paul Maple, coordinator for the event by February 1, 2007. The menu choices are Chicken or Ribs catered by Scioto Ribber, famous for it preparation technique. Special entertainment will be featured. The Grand Master’s Youth in Excellence Award will be presented to two special youths as well as recognition of the recipient of the Grand Master’s Service Award. Brethren of Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. may acquire ticket at any stated meeting or in the Office of the Secretary.

Text Box: Dear Right Worshipful Brother Murphy, Please find enclosed the Lodge Data sheet and Inspection Report for Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. The inspection was held Friday, January 7, 2007 at Chillicothe, Ohio and was the first inspection in the Seventh Masonic District this year. The work for the evening was performed in the Master Mason Degree. All introductions were performed as per the wishes of our Grand Master [Most Worshipful Brother Michael A. Himes] and the work itself portrayed well. The Lecture of the Degree was flawlessly presented by Brother Gary Wheeler, who himself has only recently become a Master Mason. The Bible presentation was given by Worshipful Brother Alvin DePugh in a very reverent manner and will surely make a lasting impression upon the candidate, Brother Joe Don Curtis. Right Worshipful Brother Ronald L. Winnett, [Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio] who was in attendance, gave a brief talk on the historical significance Chillicothe plays in Ohio Masonry . If there are questions concerning this report or further clarification needed, please don’t hesitate to call or email me. Fraternally, R. Joseph Shilling District Deputy Grand Master Seventh Masonic District Note: Communication edited for this publication