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Congratulations to our newest Brothers!  Knight D. DAVID AUSTIN, Knight DAVID BELCHER, Knight JAMIE BELCHER and Knight WILLIAM G. HENRY.  We are VERY PROUD to have you as new members of Crescens Lodge #33!  WELCOME!! They joined the order on the Rathbone Celebration on February 13th along with Knight Casey Hartley of Welcome #37, Knight Cecil Moore of Lizton #342 and Knight Wayne "Harold" Williams of Morocco #492.  Welcome Brothers!

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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CELEBRATES 146TH ANNIVERSARY

 

146 years ago, on a Friday night like tonight's, Justus Henry Rathbone and 12 Charter Members met at 7:30 PM in Temperance Hall, Washington D.C. and the Order Knights of Pythias was founded.

 

Today, February 19, 2010, Pythians throughout the Supreme Domain are asked to "look back to our past" and envision our humble beginnings and to see where we have come as an Order since.

 

Although our numbers are not as strong as they were, our determination to bring forth Friendship, Charity and Benevolence to a struggling society is even stronger and more prevalent than ever before.

 

With our Community Service and Volunteerism Program in effect, we continue to bring acts of Benevolence to our cities and deeds of Charity to those less fortunate than ourselves. Let our Friendship be extended to all that we meet in our daily lives.

 

Let all Pythians around the world, both near and far, home and away, celebrate today our Founder's vision of a Fraternal Brotherhood, based upon the precepts as exemplified by the story of Damon and Pythias.

 

"If Fraternal love held all men bound, how beautiful this world would be"

 

Fraternally,

Dan Cowan

Supreme Chancellor

Knights of Pythias

adjjcow@pacbell.net

 

 

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Jan 26, 2010 - Morocco, IN. - It is with the greatest sadness that I report the resignation of Brother Wesley Hutson from the Office of Grand Inner Guard effective immediately.
Fraternally,
Tim Loughmiller, Grand Chancellor

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WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!! We would like to say WELCOME to our three newest members of Crescens Lodge #33, who just transferred to us from Bay Lodge #12 in Florida.  WELCOME to Past Chancellor TIMOTHY SIMMONS, to Past Chancellor LEONARD LUDWIG and to Brother C. ALLEN MOORE.  We value you as members of Crescens Lodge and are proud to have you as members!

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST IS LARGEST IN YEARS!
HERE ARE THE ENTRIES FOR YOU TO ENJOY:
 City -

                  1) 511 S 12th St - Tony & Christi Guffey

                              2) 2663 S Memorial Dr - Marshall Ferree

                              3) 1318 R Ave - Matthew McFalls - 5th on left

                              4) 904 Mourer - William Land

                              5) 634 S 21st St - Ronnie & Jackie Lodge

 

                                   City Champion of Champions -

                               1) 108 N Winter Dr - Terry Robinson - 1st rd past old 84 lumber to rt - on right side

                               2) 101 N Winter Dr - Jess & Lee Nichols - 1st rd to rt past old 84 lumber - on left corner

                               3) 311 N 16th St - Jack Teel

                               4) 610 Hawthorne - Bill Ellson - English tudor at bottom of hill

 

                               County -

                               1) 2905 Woodland Dr - Ridgewood Hills by Westwood Park - Beverly Carr - Greensboro       Pik  e to CR 275 W - turn left sharply to Lakeview - left to the end then left on to   Woodland and go to cu  l-de-sac

                                2) 2129 W CR 100 S - Rusty & Marta Davis - 13 houses west of Westwood school -               south side

                                3) 1211 W SR 38 - Charles & Sheila Moses - across from radio station

                                4) 2820 Woodland Dr - David Upchurch - same as above except he sits on corner of   Lakevie  w & Woodland  

                                5) 1294 N Hillsboro Rd - Bill & Linda Hicks - about 1/2 mile north of Brown Rd -

       .                        6) 1649 W US 40, Spiceland - Richard Kinsey - SR 3 S to US 40 - east - 2nd house on Rt.    past H  Harvest Land Co-op

 

                                County Champion of Champions -

                                1) 1510 Greensboro Pike - Mike Hinsey - south of Westwood School on left with huge            l  lake

                                2) 260 Pleasantview Dr - Ruth Robinson - just south of Dr Garvin - go east straight at the          h       house

                                3) 495 S Greensboro Pike - Don & Lana Cook - 1/2 mike south of SR 38 at Westwood          R          rd

                                4) 2154 Dublin Pike - Dan Upchurch - just outside town on north side

 

                    Merchant -

                    1) 1334 Broad St - Edwards Jewelry 

                    2) 1023 N 20th St - Heritage House 

                    3) 2919 S 14th St - Marilyn's Flowers 

 

 

                  K of P -

                  1st (tie) - 609 S Walnut St - Richard & Beverly Messer - 609 S Walnut St - Cambridge City

                  1st (tie) - 1480 W CR 300 N - Chris Adams - New Castle - 1 1/2 miles west of SR 3 on CR 300 -

                     AWARDS CEREMONY AT THE NC/HC PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27TH WITH LUNCH AT 2:00 FOLLOWED BY THE AWARDS.

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2010 CRESCENS LODGE OFFICERS ARE ELECTED!! - The 2010 Officers were elected Tuesday, December 1st following a delicious ham & bean supper prepared by Denny & Maridene Adams.  CONGRATULATIONS to the following Brethren who will lead Crescens Lodge into a new decade of service to the New Castle community:
Chancellor Commander Elect - Nic Simmons
Vice Chancellor Elect - William Keith Goff, Jr
Prelate Elect - Evan McGrew
Recording Secretary - Dennis Adams
Financial Secretary - Ralph Willis
Treasurer - James Cross
Master At Arms Elect - Blake Shackelford
Master of the Work Elect - Jameson McGrew
Inner Guard Elect - Travis Weik
Outer Guard Elect - Kurtis Clontz
Trustee for a 3 Year Term - Richard Neal
Lodge Deputy - Thomas Alexander
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SEE THE ACTIVITIES PAGE FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARADE STORY

20TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OFF AND RUNNING! Even cool temperatures couldn't hold back the prevailing enthusiasm on Oct. 17th & 18th as the 20th Annual Knights of Pythias Holiday Festival took center stage at the WG Smith complex in Memorial Park north of New Castle.  On Saturday & Sunday the 2nd annual Fall Bazaar was staged with the bazaar doubling in size from 2008!  Many of the vendors reported moderate sales over the two days.  Crescens Lodge is still not happy with the foot traffic and is working to make 2010 better with a possible major food event on Saturday to draw more people.  On Sunday the bazaar continued joined by the 3rd annual car show and the 20th annual chili cook-off.  56 cars and trucks entered the show, down some from last year.  But 28 degrees to start the morning off undoubtedly kept some of the cars at home!  The ones that were there were very classy and quite beautiful! Special Thanks goes to Brother Richard Neal's brother, Brother ANDY GOLDSBERRY, owner of AG DONE RIGHT, INC.; MIKE TAYLOR owner of RIDGE AUCTION COMPANY; ROGER EVANS of EVANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE and EVERYTHING ENGRAVING in Knightstown for being the sponsors of the car show!  The chili cook-off had five contestants with Mr. Jack Williams becoming a three time winner.  the menu was well received, especially the early sausage gravy & biscuits.  We are already planning on expanding the breakfast end in 2010.  All in all it was a great event.  Thanks to the work crew!  YOU ARE AWESOME!!

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20TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL READY TO ROLL!

     Crescens Lodge #33, Knights of Pythias of New Castle, proudly announces it's 20th Annual Knights of Pythias Holiday Festival for all of New Castle and Henry County.  The Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization, was  founded in 1864 on the principles of Friendship, Charity & Benevolence and strives for universal peace for all  mankind.  Annually the Knights of Pythias conducts this Holiday Festival to usher in the Christmas season.

     The 2009 edition has seven spectacular events but will see a jump start to the start of the festival with the first event happening in mid October.  The Knights of Pythias nationally donates thousands of dollars to various causes  and charities.  Crescens Lodge of New Castle has led the other Indiana Pythian lodges for many years as the largest contributor to charities, with over $11,000 donated back to local charities in 2008.  It is hoped the community will get involved with many of these exciting events in this year's festival.

     The 20th Annual Holiday Chili Cookoff, the 2nd Annual Fall Bazaar and the 3rd Annual Knights of Pythias Car Show will get the 2009 edition of the K of P Holiday Festival started with a bang!.  This is one of  Henry County’s largest car shows of the season.  The event will be staged at the W. G. Smith Auditorium complex in Memorial Park on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 12 noon until 4 pm.   With a record field of chili entrants the last two years, this year's competition promises to be awesome! Plus, local businesses are being invited to enter,  so local cooks have a chance to take on that corporate chili cook!   Contestants must prepare a  crock pot of chili.   Contestants are responsible for getting their chili to the basement of the W.G. Smith building by 10:00 a.m. the day of the cookoff.  The public is invited to come to the chili cookoff from 11am to 4 pm.  Three celebrity judges will be selected from the community to judge the contests. The cost to enter the cookoff $5.00 per person per batch.  Contestants may enter more than one once.  Prizes are $50 and a plaque to the winner, $25 for 2nd,  $15 for 3rd place and $10 for 4th.    There will also be sandwiches, nachos dessert and drink available at the cookoff contest .  Entry deadline is October 14th.  Entry forms are available from the festival outlet, the #1 fire station, the WG Smith office or by writing to P. O. Box 365, New Castle or by going on line at www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com.  The 2nd Annual Fall Bazaar will be conducted over a two day span.  It begins on Saturday, October 17th with sales running from 11 am to 4 pm.  On Sunday, October 18th the Bazaar will operate from 9 am until 4 pm.  Interested vendors may  contact Dennis Adams at 533-4287 for further information.   The car show had nearly 100 cars in 2008. It runs from noon until 4pm on Sunday, October 18th and is free to view.  A D.J. will be playing era music and a 50-50 will be conducted.  Car show entry forms are available at all New Castle area auto parts stores, City Tire Store, at the festival outlet or on the Knights of Pythias website.   Proceeds from this event will go to the New Castle Firefighters Children's Christmas Fund.

                  The second event is the big event of the festival!  The Knights of Pythias invites one and all to be a part of the 20th Annual  Knights of Pythias All American Christmas Parade…"Christmas…A Salute To Volunteerism".  The Grand Marshals will be well known Cancer Society Volunteers Rosemary & Levi Muncy.      As the parade continues to grow,  it is exciting to see the community get behind this event!  It will be held on Saturday, November 21st with parade time set for 3:00 p.m. Already entered are 14 mini floats, the Knightstown Marching Panther Band and the Tipton High School Marching Blue Devil Band.  Also scheduled to appear will be the Murat Shrine Clowns who will do a "meet and greet" with the children at Santa Headquarters after the parade!  As part of the arrival of Santa into his headquarters at 1206 Broad Street, 'Tis The Season Gifts and Sherry's Florals  will be conducting a Christmas open house from 9am to 6 pm on parade day with free cookies and warm cider to all who stop in and visit! Judging will take place at 2:00 p.m. for the parade. Again this year in the parade will be Children's Wagon Floats.  They will be "red wagons" pulled by someone with the child rider.  The wagon is to be made up like a float.  There will be categories from ages of birth to 6 both male and female with 14 age categories.  Awards will be $50 savings bonds courtesy of Citizens State Bank.  Entry blanks are available only from 'Tis the Season Gifts, 1206 Broad Street or on the Pythian website. Awards for the parade will be given as follows: Knights of Pythias Award for the best overall float; The Grand Chancellor's Award for the best commercial entry; The Grand Marshal's Award for the best unit by a Volunteer Organization; The All American award for the best use of  red, white & blue PLUS Christmas colors; The Theme prize for the best unit following the theme "Christmas…A Salute to Volunteerism!"; The Most Festive Horse Unit;  The best decorated antique tractor;  The Best Mini Float;   The Best Church Unit;  The Best School Unit and  for the best antique car.   We invite everyone to put a unit in the parade, whether it be a decorated car or truck or a full sized float!   This is the official arrival of Santa Claus to his headquarters and the official arrival of the Christmas Season!  Entry forms are available at the festival outlet by calling festival chairman Dennis Adams at 533-4287 or by going to the Pythian website at www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com.  

     Event #3 is the Official opening of Santa Headquarters at 1206 Broad Street.  The  ‘Tis The Season Gift Shop, Sherry's Florals and the Knights of Pythias are sponsors.  Santa will be in  on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 7 pm.  Santa's schedule will be posted in the front door of Santa Headquarters.  Ron Tower professional photos will be available to take home while you wait or you may take your own.  Each child that visits Santa will receive a special treat.  Admission is free.

          The 4th event will be the 19th Annual Kris Kringle Four Mile Run and 3 Mile Walk.   The event is proudly sponsored by Goodwin Brothers Auto Company of New Castle. The run/walk will be staged on Sunday, December 6th in beautiful Henry County Memorial Park.  The doors open at noon.  The  4 miler begins at 2:00 pm and the walk at 2:05 pm.  The run office will be in the basement of the W.G. Smith Auditorium.  Pre-registration is $15 and must be received by November 23rd to get a shirt on race day.  Pre-registration with the no shirt option is $12 and must be received by December 3rd.  Raceday registration  is $15 with no shirts available.  Awards will be handed out following the finish of the events.  Entry forms are available at the festival outlet or on the Pythian website at www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com.

     Christmas decorations will light up the skies for event 5.....the 20th annual Outdoor Lighting contest for all homes and businesses in Henry County co-sponsored this year again by The Courier-Times.  This year there will be six divisions: The Champion of Champions for the city pitting all former winners of the city contest against one another; the Champion of Champions for the county with all former county winners competing against one another; the City contest for all homes within the city limits of New Castle and the county contest for all homes outside the city limits of New Castle, the Merchants division for all businesses in Henry County and the new Pythian Division for all Members of the Knights of Pythias and it’s auxiliaries to compete against each other.  Champions of Champions winners will get $25 plus a plaque.  City & County contestants will receive $25 for 1st, $15 for 2nd and $10 for 3rd plus plaques.  The contest judging will see the Knights of Pythias selecting three “celebrity "judges from the community who are not affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, Courier-Times or any entrant.  They shall judge the contest and their decision will be final.  They shall remain anonymous.  You may nominate your self or your neighbor (with their permission). Contest entry forms are available at the festival outlet, at the Courier-Times on the Pythian website at www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com or by calling 533-4287.  Entry deadline is December 1st.

          The entire festival is capped off with event #6...the Festival Awards Ceremony & Celebration.  All participants and their family that take part in any event of the festival are invited to the New Castle Library Auditorium, 376 S 15th St in New Castle on Sunday, December 27th at 2:00 pm for a luncheon followed by the awards ceremony for the entire festival. 

 

Festival Outlet:

‘Tis The Season Gift Shop  - 1206 Broad Street

Contacts:

Dennis Adams, General Festival Chairman - 533-4287

                          Parade Entries – 533-4287

                          Children’s Wagon Entries – 533-4287
                          Fall Bazaar Booth Info - 533-4287

                          Run Co Chm – 533-4287  

James Cross, Chili Cookoff Chm - 766-6135 or 533-4287

Jess Adams, Parade Banner Chm - 529-5828

  or mail Knights of Pythias, P. O. Box 365, New Castle, In 47362

 or e-mail at

dennyvoiceofandersonspeedway@msn.com     (be sure to give your phone number)

website: www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com

 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GMA AND MRS STEVEN BREEDLOVE AT THE BIRTH OF THEIR NEW DAUGHTER EDYN McKINLEY BREEDLOVE ON OCTOBER 13TH AT 7:34 PM.  SHE WEIGHED IN AT 8 LBS. 15. 2 OZ AND WAS 21 1/8 INCHES LONG!  BOTH MAMA AND BABY ARE DOING FINE.
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BROTHER JAMES L. LUND VISITS CRESCENS LODGE - Brother James L. Lund of Hercules Lodge #127 visited Crescens Lodge Tuesday evening, September 22nd.  He was escorted by Past Grand Chancellor Christopher Breedlove.  Brother Jim had asked permission from the lodge to come and appear before the lodge to apologize for his actions taken against the lodge on May 1, 2007 while serving in the capacity of Grand Chancellor of Indiana.
     CC McGrew introduced our visitors for the evening which were PGC's James Smith, Jr of Frankton, Christopher Breedlove of Peru, Grand Tribune Jerry Hutson of Frankton and PC James L. Lund of Peru.  He asked if any of them had anything to say.  Brother Lund asked permission to approach the altar.  There he read a prepared speech to the lodge (which is a part of the minutes) in which he apologized to the lodge for the actions he took on May 1, 2007.  Following his apology speech, Brother Lund received a standing ovation.  A motion by Dennis Adams and 2nd by Howard Woods ensued that the lodge construct a letter of unanimous support for the legislation that was passed at the Grand Lodge convention which is attempting to get Brother Lund his Past Grand Chancellor Honors.  The motion passed unanimously.   Several Brothers then arose to comment and to thank and commend Brother Lund for coming to Crescens Lodge and apologizing.  This was a great act of healing Pythianism and starts us on the road to complete recovery with our Brother.
     To partially quote Brother Lund's speech: " Unfortunately, as my duties and obligations extended, I received unwise counsel and negative advice that affected and clouded my decision-making that did indeed, and has brought much disdain, ill feelings, shame, pain and aggravated animosity to the brothers of Crescens lodge, for which I am immensely sorry and grievously remorse.....My sincere prayer is, God being my witness, that somehow, in grace and love, we can lay aside this conflict, and that we together can build a stronger and more harmonious Pythian Order; and re-kindle joy, friendship, and loyalty among our brother knights.  My trust is in God - my future, as a Pythian Knight, rests in your hands."
     Here is an e-mail we want to share with any one who reads this website which absolutely, without question, sums up the evening we all witnessed on this night:
 

Denny,

I would like to say that it was truly an honor and privilege to attend what I will consider the one of the most gratifying events of my Pythian life.  As I sat in on your meeting on the 22nd , listening to the letter of apology that was being read by Jim Lund, my heart pounding with pride, tears of joy welling in my eyes and a lump in my throat, I looked around the castle hall and realized that I was not just hearing an apology but also seeing everyone being touched by what was happening. The pain of the past two plus years was being lifted as Brother Lund read, what I think were some of the most heart felt words ever put on paper. As Denny stated there was a great healing presence felt in the hall that evening.

When the chancellor commander asked if there were any other comments, I fully intended to say something about what had just happened. At that time I could not find the words to express the pride & joy I felt for our order, for this I do apologize. There has been too much anger and dissention for too long. Brother Lund may be small in stature, but it took a big man to do what he did. I believe he was an example of true Pythianism. I commend Brother Lund for his actions and the brothers of Crescens Lodge for the gracious way they accepted his apology.

To paraphrase Neal Armstrong - One small step for man, one giant leap for Indiana Pythians.

Fraternally,

Jim Smith, Jr. PGC (Orestes Lodge #471)

Please feel free to share my thoughts with your lodge and thanks again for all you and your lodge do for this great order.


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AT THE CONVENTION!!!!  It was truly an enjoyable time at the Imperial Palace Convention and the Nomad Darbar!!  There were many new Brothers and Sisters to meet and many old friendships to renew! Some 23 of us enjoyed a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and a trip around the famed speedway on Sunday morning.  Sunday afternoon the joint opening was held followed by a Dokey Ceremonial with three Tyros receiving the work put on by the team from Al Hilal Temple #33 assisted by a few other Votaries.  To cap the day was a lovely evening at the Imperial Banquet.  The Temple presented Imperial Prince with a large tiger statue and the "Royal Macaroni", Most Gracious Maharani Angie with her "official jewelry"...a macaroni necklace!  She also received a red hat granny doll for her collection. It was an enjoyable evening.  Monday had sessions for the Dokeys and Nomads.  In the evening, 32 went to a very exciting Indianapolis Indians ballgame while another group took a tour to the Moder's J.H. Rathbone Museum in Lafayette. Tuesday saw more sessions and the elections. Tuesday evening 50 of us went to Beef and Boards Dinner Theater to see "Smoke on the Mountain...A Sanders Family Christmas".  It was a rib splitting, enjoyable time for all who attended.  Wednesday, sessions finished followed by the new officers banquet in the evening.  There were of course the usual midnight breakfasts which were enjoyed by the attendees.  The hardest part came on Thursday as we had to say good-bye to our friends!  Thanks to all who came and thanks to Indiana for supporting this convention to make it a huge success!    We were truly proud of PIP Howard and PIR Angie for running a great convention!  Thanks for asking us to help! 
                                         Denny Adams & Roni Hartley, Convention Chairmen

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MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES ARE HELD - Crescens Lodge #33 held it's annual Memorial Day activities.  The day started with breakfast.  The Breakfast Optimist Club served breakfast in the Arts Park Pavilion and enjoyed this annual fund raiser!    Crescens Lodge conducted it's annual service at our lodge lot in South Mound Cemetery at 8:00 am with 7 Brothers in attendance.  Following the service, we lined up the "big knight" float for the 10:00 am parade.  We had Knights and Sisters to come and ride on the float and make a large presence in the parade!  It was a lot of fun as usual!
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR HELD! - The 6th Annual Volunteer of the Year Dinner was held on Sunday evening,  Sunday, June 7th at 6:00 pm in the Crescens Castle.  It was a wonderful evening in which Crescens Lodge again recognized one of it's own for volunteerism above and beyond the call of duty to the lodge, the Order and the community as well as the extraordinary volunteerism of the membership during the past year..  Past Chancellor JERRY WEILENMAN was named the lodge's 6th Volunteer of the Year.  He was presented a plaque of appreciation at the start of the ceremony.  He was joined by 9 members of his family who came as a surprise to Brother Jerry to help celebrate the evening with him.  A delicious buffet was prepared by the membership and served  and enjoyed by all in attendance.  A special thank you to DDGC Richard Neal for the preparation of the meat dishes for the evening.  Linda & James Cross, Ruthann & Ralph Willis, Maridene & Denny Adams and Beverly & Shorty Messer were also food contributors.  Grand Chancellor James Smith & his wife Kris were also in attendance.  There were 33 present.
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THREE RANK IS HELD!! - The Officers and Members of Crescens Lodge #33 in New Castle opened up their Castle hall for a  Three Rank Day on Sunday, June 14th in Honor of Grand Chancellor James Smith, Jr.  This was to celebrate the term of our Grand Chancellor James Smith, for all of his dedication to the Order!  Some 24 Pythians from District #4 were on hand to show their support to our Grand Chancellor and to welcome three new Knights into the Order.  We say WELCOME to new Knights JASON MURPHY and CHRIS MADDY of Welcome Lodge #37 and to SCOTT LAWHORN of Orestes Lodge #471!  We are proud to have you as members of the Knights of Pythias!  Dignitaries attending the festivities were: GC James Smith, Jr; GP Chad Hartley; GS Ralph Willis; GOG Wesley Hutson; DDGC#4 Richard Neal; PGC's Dennis Adams (Grand Trustee); Ed Neal, Robert Simmons, Jr; Ronald Murphy; James Cross (Grand Tribune); Mike Smith, Carrol Smith, (Grand Tribune); Howard Woods and Tom Alexander.  Grand Tribune Jerry Hutson.  Grand Chancellor Smith was presented to the altar for Grand Honors and the meeting was closed in due form.  The Brethren enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by several cooks but special thanks go to Brothers Richard Neal and James Cross.
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RUSTY SPIKE DEGREE IS HELD!! On April 21st the annual Knife and Fork dinner was held with 17 Brothers in attendance. CC Jameson McGrew explained the "Knife and Fork" degree to us!  Following dinner in the dining room, we adjourned to the lodge room for our annual Rusty Spike degree.  There, we were refreshed with that "information" that all Pythians should know anyhow!  If you don't...NO BIG DEAL!  That is why we were there!!  We hope you will come for a refresher course of Pythian information and knowledge again next year and receive a VERY SPECIAL gift for attending!! 
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VOLUNTEER HOURS NEEDED!! - If you are a VOLUNTEER ANYWHERE, we need your help!  SC Dan Cowan went into office in mid August of 2008.  From that time until August of 2010 we are collecting VOLUNTEER HOURS of ALL Pythians in ALL that they volunteer for!  The goal of Supreme Chancellor Dan Cowan is to show that Pythians volunteer 2 million hours in 2 years!  To report your volunteer hours you can do the following:
Give your hours to your subordinate lodge Secretary, who will forward them on.
Give your hours to the Grand Secretary, who will forward them on.
Give your hours to our Deputy Supreme Chancellor, David Sell, who will forward them on.
If you need further assistance contact Denny Adams or Ralph Willis.  Contact information is listed on this website.

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CRESCENS LODGE ELECTS NEW OFFICERS FOR 2009!
Congratulations to the following on being elected to lead Crescens lodge into an exciting 2009:
Jameson McGrew - Chancellor Commander Elect
Richard Neal - Vice Chancellor Elect
Tom Alexander - Prelate Elect
Dennis Adams - Secretary
Ralph Willis - Financial Secretary
James Cross - Treasurer
William "Keith" Goff, Jr - Master At Arms Elect
Inner Guard  - Nic Simmons
Outer Guard - Evan McGrew
Jess Adams - Trustee (term expires 2011)
CONGRATULATIONS ALL!!
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CRESCENS MEMBERS BECOME PART OF NEW CASTLE HISTORY
Crescens Lodge and the Knights of Pythias were once again invited to the corner of I avenue and 18th Street for the re-burial of the Maxwell/Metaldyne time capsule as we were in 1907.  PGC Denny Adams, Secretary of the Lodge, was invited to attend to represent the lodge in a very small ceremony on Monday, October 22, 2007.  Pythian relics deposited were a minted coin from Supreme Chancellor David Mead, a commemorative ribbon donated by PSR Robert A Simmons, Jr, a Crescens Lodge old style lapel pin donated by the Adams family which belonged to Maridene's father Robert Crandall and a complete membership list with all members's names, addresses and their rank as of the day of the burial.  Sooo, YOU are part of history!  Tell someone in your family so if age will prevent you from being there, you can have a family representative there on October 22, 2057 when the time capsule is opened again!