PYTHIAN SERVICE NEWS LETTER
March 28, 2008

PARTIAL LISTING OF UPCOMING EVENTS

April 12th District #1 Pythian Sisters Convention at Ashley.
April 19th District #3 Pythian Sisters Convention at New Castle.
April 26th District #2 Pythian Sisters Convention at Lebanon Masonic Temple.
May 3rd Grand Council meeting at Frankton 1:30PM
May 3rd Frankton Lodge Annual Fish Fry at Frankton Heritage Building 4:00 to 8:00PM
May 30 - June 1 48th Annual Knights and Sisters Invitational State Bowling Tournament at
Rose Bowl in New Castle, Indiana. Entry forms and more information at www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com
July 11th & 12th Grand Lodge and Grand Temple at Best Western Hotel, Lafayette, Indiana
August 10th thru 14th Supreme Convention at Norfolk, Virginia.

LOCAL LODGE NEWS
Lizton Lodge #342 gathered for a catered dinner on Monday March 17, 2008 for two members who had attained 50 years of membership. There were 38 Knights, Sisters, relatives and friends in attendance to honor Floyd Garland and Glendon Griffith. Brother Robert Porter's 79th birthday was also celebrated. There was good food and good fellowship. The emcee for the evening was CC Lowell Pruett, and Sec'y Gerald Randle handled all the dinner arrangements.

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Crescens Lodge #33 finally held its 2nd Annual Table Lodge after 3 weeks of weather delays. Some 23 Brethren from four different Lodges in District IV gathered for this very unique meeting. CC Jerry Weilenman led the Lodge through long form opening ceremonies, including singing of the opening Ode. The Lodge went from labor to refreshment and enjoyed a delicious Lasagna dinner. This portion concluded with the officers of Crescens leading the Brothers through several toasts (grape juice), and the Lodge resumed its labor, closing in full ritualistic form complete with the singing of the closing Ode and the National Anthem. Thanks to Rev. James Lund for promoting the adoption of the Table Lodge concept. It was a wonderful evening, and the Brothers are looking forward to another one next year!
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Please make note of the following changes for the Who's Who:

Chad Hartley, GMA, email: chad.hartley@salliemae.com

Condolences:
To the family of Brother Roy Brown, PC, who passed away March 16, 2008. Roy was a long time member of Frankton Lodge #315, and Al Hilal Temple, DOKK. His funeral was March 20, 2008. Cards can be sent to PGC Isabelle Brown at P.O. Box 945, Frankton, IN 46044.

To the family of Sir Knight Gerald E. Smock, Orestes Lodge #471, who passed away on February 23, 2008. Gerald received his Golden Spur January 10, 1981. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orestes Christian Church.

To the family of Sister Mary Douglas, PGT, and a member of the former Fern Leaf Temple.
Mary was 94 when she passed away on March 15, 2008. She is survived by three daughters, Betty Peeler of Sullivan, IN, Pat Darnell of Memphis, TN, and Judy Williams, Jasonville, Indiana. Cards may be sent to Judy at 6932 SR 48, Jasonville, IN 47438.

Also to the family of Sister Betty J. Hawkins, PGC in Michigan, and a dual member of LaGrange Temple #141. She is survived by two daughters and one son. Betty died March 21, 2008, and her funeral was March 26, 2008.

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Sister Mildred Willis, Hope Temple #151, is finally back at home after three months of recuperation in assisted living. She sustained broken hip and wrist in a fall on her concrete driveway. Her address is 615 Del Ray Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241.

Greetings from the Smith family. We hope this letter finds you all well.

They say "If March comes in like lion it goes out like a lamb". I don't think they considered all the days in between. Many of those days were full of rain then snow then the sun. During the month it was my pleasure to attend many different Pythian events. First, there was a Table Lodge meeting on March 4th . After three attempts, the Brothers of Crescens Lodge finally pulled it off. My Brothers if you have never taken part in a meeting of this type you are truly missing a lot. Then there was District 4 Convention at Welcome Lodge on the 15th. A good convention followed by a very delicious barbequed rib meal with all the trimmings. March 25th found me, and my traveling companions, back at Crescens Lodge for their second annual "Degree of the Rusty Spike". The degree is a very informative session where you have a chance to learn things about our Order that maybe you thought you knew. You may even learn something new. March ended on a high note with two opportunities to enjoy Pythian fellowship. Ashley Lodge had a Friendship Pot Luck Lunch. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend that function. I do, however, plan to make it to Thorntown Lodge where the Brothers are hosting a Three Rank Day on March 29th. Looking forward to April's calendar, but it doesn't seem to be showing any signs of slowing.

Congratulations to all my Brothers across the state who put forth an effort to bring this Order back together and show the true meaning of Pythian fidelity.

Fraternally submitted,
Jim Smith, GVC
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The Brothers and Sisters of Frankton Lodge #314 and Temple #264 invite you to their 11th Annual Fish Fry on Saturday May 3rd from 4 to 8PM in Frankton at the Heritage Days Building. Menu consists of hand breaded Alaskan Pollock and/or breaded chicken tenders, baked beans, cole slaw, apple sauce, and a wide variety of homemade desserts, with tea or lemonade included. All this for the bargain price of $8.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children under 13. Volunteers are needed for fish breading beginning at 1:00PM. Contact Jim Smith at jsmith@ramsaysolutions.com or 765-552-2462, or Jerry Hutson at jehutson@mw.net, or 765-754-8365.

NEXT MONTH
Most of the Subordinate Lodges make a practice of giving money and time to several charitable and civic organizations. In the April issue, we want to list the donations of each Lodge, but we need to know who made donations, and in what amount, and to whom. Please send in the information by April 25th so it can be included.

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If you would like to receive information and updates by email, please send your email address to the Grand Lodge at indianaglkop@att.net.

Also, if you have news that you would like to have included in the upcoming issues of the Pythian Service News, please send the information by regular mail or by email. Or call the office at 765-529-7712. If you have digital photos of an event, please email those. We will include photos in the PSN, but they can only be printed in black and white.