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Mason decorated
KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN — Robert Rideout, of Whit-
estone 155 in Wendell, recently was awarded his second Bronze
Star. It was for his service as the Command Judge Advocate
of the United States Forces Garrison Command, Kandahar Air
Field, Afghanistan during 2013 and 2014. His first was for ser-
vice in 2003–2004 in Iraq. — Robert Rideout
As a practicing family physician for more than 36 years, it has
become increasingly obvious to me that one's mental health is as
important as physical health. e most common mood disorder
in the United States is depression, and it affects many Americans
from time to time in their lives. Although depression is more com-
mon in women, there are a significant number of men who suffer
from depressive episodes that greatly affect their lives. Understand-
ing this very common disorder becomes increasingly important.
Basically, depression is a despondent mood in one's life that lasts
more than two to three weeks. Historically, there were considered
two types of depression. e first is exogenous depression, when an
event in one's life such as a death or loss of a job causes depression.
e second is endogenous depression, when there was no obvious
cause. Both types of depression may be equally debilitating.
e symptoms of depression often are rather slow to be recog-
nized, but are rather consistent. e inability to sleep or sleeping
too much may be a prime component of depression. Loss of ap-
petite or over eating may also occur, or loss of sexual drive. Fatigue
and feeling weak are symptoms that occur in many illnesses, but
certainly so in depression. Unfortunately, with depression many
people begin to not enjoy life or do not desire to do those things
that normally would give them great pleasure. In certain circum-
stances, when the depression is significant enough, thoughts of
suicide may creep into some people's minds.
e treatment of depression has evolved and is very gratifying
at this time. New medications which restore needed chemicals to
the brain are now very effective and very well tolerated in treating
depression. ere is still a very helpful place for counseling with
psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care providers, and spiritual
counselors. For patients who do not seem to respond well, electro-
shock therapy has become much safer and much better tolerated,
and may be very effective.
Learn to recognize symptoms of depression that you might be
having. It is imperative that if you feel that you're depressed you
should see a health care professional. No longer is there a stigma
associated with people seeking help for such disorders. e re-
wards of being treated and feeling better are surely very gratifying.
Again, your primary care provider is your first avenue for seeking
help at any time.
James M. Galloway Jr. is a member of Crown Point 708 in Greenville.
From the Medical Committee
Understanding
Depression
By James Galloway Jr.
HERTFORD — Oak Grove United Methodist Church cel-
ebrated its 200
th
birthday May 17 with a reenactment of the Skir-
mish of Perquimans County. ere was a battle centered around
the church which was used as a hospital for the wounded during
the Civil War. History tells us that when a soldier died who was a
Mason, the battle would be stopped, and both sides would attend
the Masonic burial.
As part of this year's reenactment, a Masonic funeral service
was portrayed in the cemetery at the church. Carlton Jackson, of
Edenton's Unanimity 7 performed the Masonic rites with the as-
sistance of Masons from Perquimans, Chowan, Pasquotank, and
Bertie counties as well as Norfolk, Virginia.
Attendees that afternoon also saw a battle reenactment, a
typical period hospital and surgery, and an 1860s ladies fash-
ion show, ate period refreshments, and heard string music and a
battlefield sermon from the time. — Paul Gregory
Masons help share history
Spiffing up the
neighborhood
GREENSBORO — Don't let
this picture fool you, roadside trash
pickups take more than one person.
About ten members of Gate City
694 helped clear a street the lodge
has adopted in the Adopt-A-Street
program there. — Gary Balance
NC Mason Deadlines
Issue Deadline
January/February .......................... January 1
March/April ............................... March 1
May/June .................................... May 1
July/August ...................................July 1
September/October ....................September 1
November/December ..................November 1
You're invited
Golf Tournament
September 17
CLEMMONS —Clemmons 755's 12
th
Annual Charity Golf
Tournament is set for September 17 at Meadowlands Golf Club
in Winston-Salem. e entry fee is $300 per team of four. e
deadline is September 11. Singles and non-Masons are welcome.
Money raised will go to the Masonic Homes and the Clemmons
Food Pantry. Questions and entries should be addressed to Bob
Charlier, 6081 Tumbleweed Trail, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or
. Entries are limited to 120 players.
—Bruce Ayers
Golf Tournament
October 13
GARNER —Vandora 745 will be holding their annual golf
tournament October 13 at Reedy Creek Golf Course. e entry is
$60 per person, and sponsorships are available for $100. e shot-
gun start is set for noon. To enter or get more information write
Vandora Lodge, c/o Langdon and McKenzie, 1425 Mechanical
Blvd, Garner, NC 27529. Proceeds go to the Masonic Homes.
—Nick Harrison
By Chip Bremer
RALEIGH — On May 23, members of William G. Hill 218
held a commemorative table lodge to mark the 150
th
anniver-
sary of the lodge's first meeting. e event is the first of several
celebrations the Raleigh lodge has planned this year for their
sesquicentennial.
Grand Master Dalton Mayo and Deputy Grand Master Doug
Caudle were both in attendance at this special event, along with
dignitaries from other area lodges including Raleigh 500, Hiram
40, James B. Green 735, Phoenix 8, and Sophia 767 among others.
e ceremony was held
at the historic Raleigh
Masonic Temple on Cas-
well Street and presided
over jointly by Master
Scott Souffrant and visit-
ing Brother Ernest Barth
of Doric 92 in Seattle and
Fort Jackson 374 in South
Carolina. e black tie
event was tiled on the First
Degree and included ad-
dresses by Grand Master
Mayo and Souffrant, pe-
riodic education by Barth
and Past Master Jack Har-
man, a five-course meal
with non-alcoholic wine, and a Celebration of the Seven Toasts.
e meal was prepared by Tove Barth and served by members of
the Raleigh chapter of DeMolay.
Later this year, the lodge will release a commemorative book
detailing its 150 years, as well as a commemorative coin to mark
the occasion. e celebration will culminate in a gala event at Ra-
leigh Country Club December 13 to mark the chartering of Wil-
liam G. Hill Lodge on December 6, 1864.
Chip Bremer is junior warden of William G. Hill 218.
150 years for
W. G. Hill Lodge
OXFORD —For the 17
th
year, motorcycles will converge on
the Masonic Home for Children on the second Saturday of Sep-
tember as part of the Masonic Charity Ride. e Ride will make
its way once again from all over North Carolina to enjoy lunch and
a day at the Home and gather donations for the Home.
You may start by joining them for breakfast September 13 in
China Grove at 7:30 that morning as Knights of Solomon 764
leads the charge from sponsoring Eureka 283. ey'll pick up
other riders along the way. You can even start your own group
from some other part of the state.
Everyone gathers at 10:30 a.m. for registration and lots of
drawings in the Walmart parking lot at 1015 Lewis Street in
Oxford. From there, they'll depart at 11:45 for the short drive
to the Home.
Last year, 106 bikes made the trip, raising $24,255.40 for the
kids. Over its history, e Ride has raised more than $300,000 for
the Home for Children. Get details on participating or sponsor-
ing by calling: Jerry Edwards at (704) 857-8162, Bill Greene at
(704) 279-4799, or Doug Earnhardt at (704) 957-0346.
The ride is coming our way
again September 13
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