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Brethren:

A few things occurred the

month of October, Billie and I

traveled to Missouri for a week

and had an opportunity to see

how the rest of our greatcountry is doing.

The Lodge, after 50 years, has

finally had a Flag Pole installed.

Many thanks to John Bowley for

donating 25ft pole; to Joseph

Pennington for asking if anyone

had a pole to donate and also

picking it up; to James Minyard

and Seth White for doing the

grunt work; and to the Hall

Association for the cost ofMaterials, which were approx.

$250.00.

rom the EastBro. Joseph Romero, Worshipful Master

Also, The Worshipful Richard F.

Davis, PM has been selected to

be the Inspector for 830th

Masonic District, replacing

Worshipful Mert Gayler, who

has been our Inspector for theDistrict for the preceding few

years. Thanks, Mert, for your

service; and welcome aboard

to you, Richard.

Although few were in

attendance for our Masonic

Education Evening, I believe it

was one of the best, not only

for fellowship but also for the

enthusiastic participation by all

who were present. PS, weenjoyed Pizza and Salad and

libations.

Due to the generosity of o

Treasurer, Mark Clark, and

members, the sum of $31was collected for the

Firemans Explorer Volunt

Program.

Elections will be held our

November Stated Meeting

please plan to attend. Als

the Installation of Officers

be Sunday December 5th a

12:00pm. The California

Grand Master MW William

Bray will be the installingOfficer.

Fraternally,

Joseph Romero, WM, PM

A newsletter serving the Masonic and affiliated bodies of the high desert

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A beautiful system of Morality, veiled in Allegory, illustrated by Symbols

Thanksgiving is the holidaythat we dedicate to showingappreciation to God for allthe blessing we enjoy as

Americans.

Last month, the Scottish Rite

celebrated the Feast of Tishri,

which is an obligatory feast.The origin of the Feast is

described in the Book of

Leviticus, where it is said that

the Lord spoke unto Moses

saying that on the fifteenth day

of the month of Tishri of the

Hebrew civil calendar ye shall

have gathered in the fruit of

the land, ye shall keep a feast

unto the LORD.

The Feast of Tishri, therefore, isthe Hebrew equivalent of

Thanksgiving or Harvest

festival. In observing the Feast

of Tishri, Masons reaffirm our

dedication to human concord

and the brotherhood of all men

in a world of peace. We

resolve to build, through

harmony and cooperation, our

own temple ever seeking peace

for all mankind.

Thanksgiving is the holiday that

we dedicate to showing

appreciation to God for all the

blessings we enjoy as

The Editors CornerBro. T.C. Dowden

Americans. It can also be

considered a Masonic

holiday. Consider the

similarities; the Pilgrimscelebrated the first

Thanksgiving, and Master

Masons may travel to

foreign countries pilgrims.

The Pilgrims left England for

religious tolerance. We, as

Masons, teach tolerance of

religion through inclusion of

all religions in our

brotherhood. They sought a

more egalitarian society;Masons meet on the level.

The Pilgrims had a mutual

support compact; Masons are

deeply involved in helping

others and their community.

The most telling connection

between Thanksgiving and

our fraternity is this: the first

Thanksgiving holiday was by

historic proclamation

declared by Brother GeorgeWashington during his first

year as President. It sets

aside Thursday, November 26

as "A Day of Publick

Thanksgiving and Prayer.

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I know that we have had

some decline in participa

in the Masonic Education

Working Group, especial

with me being called awa

for work. However, we a

still meeting on the 3

rd

Thursday and Im prepar

pithy topics for discussio

There are no restrictions

what brothers can

participate, so wed love

see participation by the

Fellow Crafts and Entere

Apprentices. For that

matter, any of our more

reclusive brothers that

receive this newsletter awelcome to come and en

the fellowship.

Paramedic/Fireman David

Faller of County Fire Station 41

accepts a check from Joseph

Romero, Worshipful Master of

the Yucca Valley Masonic

Lodge #802, on behalf of Scout

Explorer Post 41.

The donation, raised on the

floor of the Lodge at a recent

meeting, will be used to send

members of the Station's Sco

Post to the Regional

Fire Explorer Academy at Fort

Irwin, California.

The Academy provides

professional training in fire

response and suppression

techniques to Explorer Scouts

anticipation of their careers in

firefighting service.

Lodge Helps Fund Fire Explorer Scouts


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Sisters & Brethren,

Please advise as soon as possible: Do you want a joint

Christmas party to continue? We have two dates available: 1Dec 10th, or 2) Dec 17th, 2010 from 10:00am to 1:30pm at Helen

Gray Library at 6601 White Feather Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252-

6607. Cost for room $150.00 ($30.00 ea body) and dinner

should be about $20.00. We need to know as soon as possible

to make arrangements. Contact me for more info.

Fraternally, Bill Hawthorn

How many times have you

paused to consider the

question....Why did our ancient

brethren choose the modest

materials and tools of a

builders trade as the basis in

creating a system of moral and

philosophical teachings we

know today as Speculative

Freemasonry?

There are dozens of Human

endeavors that could have

been used to create a systemof morality veiled in allegory,

seafaring, metalwork,

carpentry, agriculture, to name

a few. The Stonemasons trade

however, and his material

stone have profound, far-

reaching and universal

significance which may be the

reason it has survived so long.

Stone was perhaps the firstmaterial used by man to create

lasting tools to cut, hammer,

and grind. Stone has also

proven to be the material of

choice for building and

adorning important structures

where solidity and permanence

are paramount considerations.

Stone has also becomeindicative of stability, hardness,

and endurance in all languages

and bears a wealth of symbolic

meaning, with many

associations. Within the major

religions of man, stone has

played many significant roles,

alters, monuments, the

measure of one's importance, it

doesn't require deep study to

find examples.

The ancient stonemasons left

us with mysteries that even the

most diligent scientists cannot

fully explain and others that

have not been deciphered,

monuments of human

accomplishment, that cannot

be replicated today even with

all the advantages modern

tools.

Testimony of a craft which

outlived civilizations, and left

behind a record of its

existence.

rom the WestBro. Joseph DuPont, Sr. Warden

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Balloting forthe next slateof officers ison Nov 4!


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Masonic Education

The Triangle

The triangle, with its three sides

has played a great part in thetraditions of Asia, in the

philosophy of Plato, in Christianity;

indeed, in all religions and all

mysteries.

It has ever been regarded as the

image of the Supreme Being.

Neither the line nor two lines can

represent a perfect geometrical

figure. But three lines, by their

juncture, form a triangle, the first,

the primal perfect figure. This isone reason why it serves to

symbolize the Eternal Who,

infinitely perfect in His nature, is

as the creator, the first being,

consequently the first perfection.

There are three essential degrees

in Masonry, three secret words of

three syllables each. There are

three grand masters. There are

three principal officers of a lodge.

This continual reproduction of thenumber three, of which I have

given only a few instances, is not

accidental nor without profound

meaning. The same is to be found

in all the ancient mysteries.

The Square

The square as an emblem is

geometrical and not mechanical in

its origin according to authorities,who trace it back to the ancient

Egyptians, who in solemn

processions carried the cubit of

justice, by which perpendiculars,

right angles and squares might be

laid out, its form being that of one

arm of a square, with the inner

end cut to an angle of 45 degrees.

The close analogy between

justice and that which is perfectlyupright is so obvious as to have

become universal. The terms an

upright manand a just man are

in nearly all languages

synonymous, hence the scriptural

phrases: The way of the just is

uprightness; thou, most upright,

dost weigh the path of the just;

He that walketh uprightly and the

admonition to walk uprightly

before God and man. Besidesthis, the square was used in Egypt

to redetermine the boundaries of

each mans possessions when, as

frequently happened, the

landmarks were swept away by

the inundation of the Nile, thus

recovering to every man his just

rights. The Egyptian land-measure

itself was an aroura or a square,

containing one hundred cubits.

The square representing thefourth part of a circle, has a direct

allusion to division of the ecliptic

and celestial equator into four

equal parts, indicative of the

solstitial and equinoctial points,

and the division of the year into

four seasons. By it we are also

enabled to divide the circle of the

horizon into quadrants, and by the

aid of the sun in the south to

correctly mark out the four

cardinal points of the compass. In

not only geometry, but astronomy

also, the use of the right angle is

indispensible.

The 47th

Problem of Euclid joins the

square and the triangle in

Geometry, in Masonry its done

with the Apron!


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Thanksgiving time is again here once more,

Now lets get together and tally the score:

No bombs fell down on our homes this year,

No earthquakes or floods to give us a scare.

Our tongues were not swollen because of thirst,

Our hearts were not broken or likely to burst,

No distended bellies from hunger or cramp,

Our feet were not aching because we must tramp.

No plague, blight or pestilence to spoil our days,

To wipe out our neighbors in devious ways,

No rattle of gun-fire; nor loud cannon roar;

No cruel henchmen to break down the door.

No one will come bar or seal up the Church,

Nor enter our homes and wantonly search,

No one did despoil the ones whom we love,

So thanks be to God up in Heaven above.

We all are well cared for, we all are well-fed,

Warm dwellings to live in, a comfortable bed,

Our daily toil brings an adequate check,

The doctor and nurse give a routine check.

There are many today, there outside our land,

Who are seeking and needing a helping hand,

But we in this country are sitting just right,

Just take a look 'round and see the plight,

The chaos, the hardship, the dread and the fear,

The poverty, distress, and the undried tear,

While we have everything, best of the best,

With this world's goods we are truly blessed.

Yes, Thanksgiving time is here once more,

Did you sit right down and tally the score?

If you did, like good Masons youll start from here

And practice your teachings without let or fear,

The distinguishing mark of a Mason, you know,

Is to give of his best in a charitable flow;

For almighty God in all His benignity

Has given for certain to you and to me,

Now give what you can, and then start to pray,

With real, true sincerity: THANK GOD TODAY

Thanksgiving

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those Brothers and friends ofthe Lodge that are not adept atelectronic publications. If youcan afford to sponsor, please

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The Masons CharacterFreemasonry has always been true to its name, and the real Mason is the

builder of the temple of his own character. Its mission is to furnish high

ideals for the individual, which may be reflected in his actions towards h

fellow men. The Masonic ideal teaches that moral and spiritual

attainments are far more important than the material and physical.

Rule and LineThe rule directs that we should punctually observe our duty and press

forward in the path of virtue, neither inclining to the right or left. The lin

teaches moral rectitude, to avoid dissimulation in conversation and actio

and to direct our steps in the path which leads us to immortality. The

plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in our station, to hold the scales

justice in equal poise. The Square and compasses are emblematical of th

mathematical sciences and useful arts.


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Famous Mason: Roy Rogers, Actor, Singer, Cowboy, Freemason

Brother Roy was one of the best

known and most beloved persons

in the rich heritage of Western

entertainment and culture.

Illustrious Brother Roy Rogers,

33, was a super hero to millions

of children and adults around the

globe for over fifty years. Roy

always personified the good guy

who triumphed over evil. He was

the same person off-screen as he

was on-screen. He always said it

was easy to act his parts because

he was only playing himself, "I

am what I am."

Born Leonard Franklin Slye on

November 5, 1911, in Cincinnati,

Ohio, he moved with his family to

California in 1930. After several

jobs, he decided to try his luck as

a western singer. He performed

with several groups, and in 1933

formed the Pioneer Trio that

became the legendary Sons of

the Pioneers in 1934. In their

first recording session for Decca

Records, they recorded 'TumblingTumbleweeds" which became

their trademark theme song.

Republic Pictures signed Len Slye

to a movie contract in 1937 for

the sum of $75 a week. He

changed his name to Roy Rogers

in 1938 and went on to make

more than 100 films.

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans first

worked together in 1944. Roy

was every boy's hero, and Dale

became Roy's bride in 1947.

Sharing adventure and song

under Western skies, they rose to

glory as one of America's most

famous couples. They continued

working together as a team in

movies, live performances, and

on television.

There was a great need for family

value programs in the then new

medium of television. Roy and

Dale moved from movies to NBC

Television in 1951 to become one

of the first successful family

oriented programs of the 1950s.

They continued on NBC until

1957 and made more than 100

episodes. The program was put

into syndication, and it is still

seen today in the USA and

several foreign countries around

the world. Roy and Dale then

moved to CBS and continued the

show until 1961.

Roy starred in 87 musical

Westerns for Republic Pictures,

and for 12 consecutive years in

the 1940s and ' 50s he was the

number one Western box-office

star.

His top rated half hour TV series

ran on NBC for six and a half

years and then moved to CBS

where it ran for three more. It

was then repeated through

syndication for an additional

three years and is still seen in

American and foreign markets

today.

His radio show on Mutual

Network aired on more than 500

stations and was heard by more

than 20 million people each

week.

Roy and the Sons of the Pioneersrode the range and sang many

great western songs around the

campfire. The Sons were the first

country and western musical

group to achieve national

stardom.

Roy's picture appeared on 2.5

BILLION boxes of Post cereals.

Roy Rogers comic books sold

more than 25 million copies e

year, and his newspaper com

strip reached more than 65

million readers each week.

Roy is the ONLY performer to

elected the Country Music Ha

of Fame TWICE. He has four

stars on the Hollywood Walk

Fame, one each for movies,

radio, records, and television

Roy and Dale were also well

known for their charitable

appearances, more than 6,00

all, including visits to Shriner'Hospitals for Children all over

the country.

Roy Rogers inevitably took a

stand for right, and right alwa

won out in the end. This is w

he believes and what he

exemplified in his daily life.

Brother Roy was raised a Ma

Mason in 1946 in Hollywood

Lodge No. 355, F. & A.M.,

Hollywood, California. He

became a member of Long

Beach Valley of Scottish Rite

1950 and AI Malaikah Shrine

Temple, Los Angeles, also in

1950. He received the K.C.C.

of the Scottish Rite in 1975 an

was coroneted a 33 in 1979.

also became a member of the

York Rite, Harbor Council No.

Royal and Select Masters, and

San Pedro Commandery No. Knights Templar of California

Roy received the DeMolay

Legion of Honor.

He also received the Californi

Grand Lodge's Golden Vetera

Award for 50 years of

continuous membership in

Masonry.


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Yucca Valley Masonic Center

November 2010Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Scorpio Sagittarius

31 1Oasis of Mara

Stated Meeting29 Palms 7:30 pm

2Hall Association

Mtg. 6 PM

Finance Board6:45

3 4Stated Mtg 6 PM

Dinner 6:30Open Mtg 7:30

5 6Breakfast

8-10 AMGalaxy Club 10 A

7 8Eastern Star 6 PMYucca Valley

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rdDegree at

Oasis of Mara29 Palms

10Marine CorpsBirthday

11VVeetteerraannss DDaayy2

ndDegree 6:30

PM

Flags Along theHighway

12 13Breakfast8-10 AMOasis of Mara

14 15 16 17Scottish Rite inPalm Springs

Daughters of theNile11:00 AM

18MasonicEducationWorking GroupDinner 6:30 PM

19Shrine Club11:00 AMYucca ValleySizzler

20Officers Schoo

of InstructionCoachella Lodge

21 22Eastern Star 6 PMYucca Valley

23 24 25TThhaannkkssggiivviinngg

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