BUSHKILL - On June 2, an exemplification of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus was held at Fernwood Resort and Hotel in Bushkill Falls. More than 100 Knights from northeast and central Pennsylvania councils took the degree to become Sir Knights. Noted for their tuxedos, capes, chapeaus and swords, the principle of the degree is patriotism.
Taking the degree and becoming Sir Knights in Bishop Lawrence F. Schott Assembly 959 of Mount Carmel were Louis Dondero, Steven Dondero, Thomas Nowroski and Edward Tevan.
The degree was under the direction of James Bailoni, master of the Pennsylvania Central District, Calvert Province.
On Sunday, June 30, nearly 20 men took their first degree to become members of the Knights of Columbus. Held at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Elysburg, the degree was sponsored by Rev. Charles R. Slough Council 14161. Learning the principle of charity, Stephen Marshalick became a Knight in Mount Carmel's Bishop Lawrence F. Schott Council 628.
The degree was under the direction of District 54 Deputy David Shinskie.