Ormazd Grotto Newsletter for March 2017
*Note – the 17th District Master & Warden’s Fellowship Ball has been pushed out to April 22nd. Details to follow.
Prophet Blaine Hensley Has Departed on His Final Caravan
Blaine Hensley, 91, passed away peacefully on December 26. Born May 25, 1925 in Bar Creek, Kentucky, in 1962 he moved his family to Orlando where he lived for the remainder of his life. He served as a gunners mate in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946. Blaine served as the Union Representative for Bakery & Confectionery Union and Industry. He was a dedicated life-long member of the Orange County Sportsmen’s Association and served as a member of the board for over 40 years. The clubhouse building was named in his honor. Blaine was an active Mason and Shriner as a member of Bahia Shrine Temple and Ormazd Grotto for 39 years. Blaine was preceded in death by his first wife, Arena Faye Richardson Hensley, and son Michael Wayne Hensley. He is survived by his wife Irma A. Hensley, his son James “Jimbo”, grandsons Michael (Michelle), David (Inga), great grandchildren, Gavin, Willow, and namesake Blaine and his daughter in-law Sharon. He is also survived by his sister Rosemary (Jack) Davis. A memorial service will be held on July 9, 2017 at the Hensley family cemetery in Red Bird, KY
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 8, 2017
Ormazd Welcomes A New Prophet to The Enchanted Realm
At a regular stated meeting of Ormazd Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R. that was rescheduled from Friday, Oct. 7th to Friday, Oct. 14th due to The hurricane curfew, we welcomed our Masonic brother Bart Patria as a Veiled Prophet of The Enchanted Realm. Bart is a Past Master of Winter Garden Lodge No. 165 and currently serves as the Tyler there, he is also an active member of the Orlando York Rite Bodies. Please join us in congratulating Bart on his newest endeavor!
Ormazd Grotto Oct 7th Meeting Cancelled Due to Weather
Prophets,
Due to the impending weather associated with hurricane Matthew, We will not be having the Grotto meeting scheduled for tomorrow night. Please attend to your property and personal safety and that of your loved ones and pets. I pray that we weather this storm unharmed and with minimal loss. If you need help in any way, please do not hesitate to call me.
Craig Frazier,
Chief Justice – Ormazd Grotto
(913) 957-7651
Ormazd Grotto to participate at Reel in 4 Autism
The 1st Annual Ron Bisson My790AM “Reel in 4 Autism” to Support Pals and their families
FACT: Autism affects thousands of children in Lake County, and shows an alarming growth rate of between 6 and 15% every year. According to CDC statistics, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism. Autism is a lifetime disability.
FACT: Children with autism benefit greatly from socialization and activity. (So do their families!) PALS seeks to optimize social opportunities so that these individuals with autism are integrated into the local communities as contributing members of society.
FACT: WLBE’s Ron Bisson has a long history in Central Florida of raising awareness (not to mention money) for a list of charitable causes, including an annual six-figure amount for Orlando’s Ronald McDonald House.
Ron has turned his philanthropic interests toward Cards and Pals at the University of Central Florida, and with the support of the Leesburg and Lake County civic and governmental agencies, is hosting the First Annual “Reel in 4 Autism”. This event allows business leaders in Leesburg/Lake County the opportunity to:
Show their support of a great cause
Directly interact with hundreds of guests on this ground-floor opportunity
EVENT DETAILS:
When: October 29, 2016
Where: Venetian Gardens, Ski Beach-201 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg 34748
What: Family Fishing Fun Day and Picnic
