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DECEMBER 2009 THE MASONICDecember NEWS PAGE 2009 P.O. Box 82304 Lincoln, NE 68501-2304 www.MasonicNews.org Lincoln Assembly 6 College View Lodge 320 In This Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent Paul J. Hadley, Correspondent Issue: MINI GRAND has been featured on several KASSEBAUM TO LEAD OLSON AND BERCK TO Assemby 6 attends national television programs. IN 2010 REACH FELLOW CRAFT Mini Grand Page 1 At the Nov. 4 regular Brethren are urged to attend a communication, College View special communication Wed., Dec. College View has 320 brethren elected W.B. 9, to confer the Fellow Craft degree soup supper Gary Kassebaum to serve as upon Brothers Luke Olson and Ben Page 1 Master of the Lodge in 2010. Berck. Additional details will be Other elected officers announced as final plans are made. Hickman Lodge brings include: W.B. Robert Brommer, in 7 at one-day Lincoln Assembly mem- Lincoln Assembly mem- Senior Warden; Jairo Cabieles, JUST BEING Page 2 bers and prospects take bers and pledges enjoyed Junior Warden; Dr. Richard NEIGHBORLY a break from all of the carving pumpkins at their Brommer, Treasurer; and W.B. Cotner Lodge Mini Grand activities to Oct. 27 meeting. Photo Douglas Johnson, Secretary. W.B. Douglas Johnson adopts-a-highway pose for a photograph. courtesy of Lorrie Bryant Appointments have been represented the Lodge at a recent Page 2 They are joined by Alicia accepted by Byron Van Patten meeting of the College View Obligation Jordan, Grand Represen- COLOR TEAM to serve as Senior Deacon; Ryan Neighborhood Association, held Page 2 tative to Nebraska from Starmer as Junior Deacon; James at the local branch of Union Moles as Senior Steward; and Bank. The group discussed next Kansas. Photo Three members of Lincoln “The Word of 54” courtesy of Brianna Lyons W.B. Nate Peterson as Tyler. summer’s temporary closing of 48th Assembly participated in the Grand Page 3 Cross of Color Degree Ceremony Congratulations, Brothers! Street -- crews will make street The past two months have exemplification, Mystic Banquet, An installation ceremony is being improvements in the community been busy for the members of Lincoln Lodge is and Bread Breaking Ceremony planned; watch for more details. that includes our facility at 4641 Lincoln Assembly 6. October proficient for 75 years on Nov. 15 at Westside Assembly Cooper Ave. The work will improve included a fun meeting with Page 3 22. Allison Burris, Nicki Folsom, SUPPER WAS SOUPER traffic flow, replace water lines pumpkin decorating by members and Jessica Rodriguez served and street lights, put utility lines and pledges. On Nov. 7, several Liberty Lodge as Grand Keeper of the Door, Our Nov. 14 Soup Supper underground, install new traffic Assembly members and adults presents 2 bibles Assistant Grand Keeper of the Door, raised spirits and funds as Brothers, signals and include landscaping. traveled to York for Mini Grand. It Page 3 and Crown Bearer, respectively. their families and friends gathered The brethren authorized was fun to get together with other in the Brown Fellowship Hall payment of a $25 membership Bennet Lodge elects Rainbow Girls from around the COMING EVENTS to enjoy homemade soups as fee so that we will have a new officers state for recreation and information. well as pies and other desserts. continuing voice in Neighborhood Activities included break out Page 3 Lincoln Assembly and It has been suggested that, Association issues. The organization sessions related to safety, both Nebraska Rainbow are looking as in past years, $100 gifts from will next meet in January. Electa Kensington personal and Internet. The program forward to many exciting events the evening’s donations be sent to On another note related to Page 3 for the weekend also included in the coming months. First the Masonic-Eastern Star Home community service, more than the contribution of pajamas and the 2010 Grand Assembly will for Children in Fremont and 20 members of the groups that North Star Lodge books for Grand Worthy Advisor be held June 11 to 13 in Crete. to the Omaha Home for Boys meet at our Lodge building have Page 4 Amber Naylor’s project. Donations Nebraska is thrilled that SUPREME to help brighten the holidays committed to donating blood during to the Nebraska Chapter of the ASSEMBLY 2010’s Believe Session of the children living there. this fall’s Blood Drive events. East Lincoln Lodge Pajama Program included 83 will be held in Omaha from July Thanks to all who attended The next regular meeting reads 3 petitions pairs of pajamas and over 1,500 27 to Aug. 4. Nebraska Grand this special time of fellowship and of College View 320 will begin Page 4 children’s books. The co-presidents Assembly anticipates needing 200 for supporting these worthy causes. at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 2. of the Nebraska Chapter gave a volunteers to assist with all of Starcraft Chapter presentation at Mini Grand and the preparations, activities, and supports WUP accepted the donation, indicating sessions. Any Masonic family Page 4 it was the largest donation they member having a desire to serve had received to date. The Pajama Myrtle Chapter plays or share their talents is encouraged Program provides new, warm guessing game to contact Grand Executive Board pajamas, and new books to children Secretary Laurie Sieg (ks33902@ Page 4 in need in the United States and windstream.net or 464-2410). around the world. Many of these Temple Chapter children are waiting and hoping initiates 4 to be adopted. This program A Page 5 M. Washington and G. Break Washington forming Temple Board from Page 5 Tasty soups and desserts brought smiles to the faces of these brethren! Richard Brommer, left, Walter Bruening Tradition Gary Kassebaum, James Moles, Jason Phelps, Jairo Page 5 Cabieles, Byron Van Patten and Nate Peterson were Wade Kendle, Editor among those who prepared and served the tasty Bethel 63 and Bethel 60 Soup Supper. Photo courtesy of Paul Hadley Page 6 For the first time in over 40 years, the three Masonic Lodges at COME TO THE ALL-CITY General Grand Chapter 1635 L Street, Lincoln Lodge 19, Page 7 Lancaster Lodge 54, and Liberty CHRISTMAS PARTY Lodge 300, will not be having a 1635 “L” STREET Bethel 27 joint installation of officers in 2010. Page 8 I’ve been told various things about Sunday, December 13 who instigated this break from 5:00 p.m. Covered Dish tradition. All I can report for sure is it lies somewhere in Lincoln Bring a dish to share and your own tableware NEXT MASONIC NEWS BOARD Lodge 19 and Lancaster Lodge 54. Help decorate our Tree!! Liberty Lodge 300 would prefer to MEETING: keep it joint. This editor hopes that Christmas Music, Carol Sing, and Festive Decorations FEB. 28 the tradition returns in 2011. Holiday Fellowship, Visit by Santa and his Elves 7:00 pm, 1635 L St PAGE 2 THE MASONIC NEWS DECEMBER 2009 THE MASONIC NEWS USPS-332-880 Vol. 101 December, 2009 No. 12 PUBLISHED MONTHLY - LINCOLN, NEBRASKA BY MASONIC NEWS INC., 1635 "L" St. 68508 Wade Kendle, Editor Beth Benson, Business Manager Subscription Rates $6.00 Year SEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: MASONIC NEWS P.O. Box 82304 Lincoln, Nebraska 68501 News/Editorial/Mailing List Attn: Wade Kendle or via E-Mail to: [email protected] Advertising/Subscription Attn: Beth Benson Authorized Factory Service ALL ALUMINUM Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska Rebuilding ˜ Rewinding ˜ Repairing POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE MASONIC NEWS, P.O. Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501 New & Used Motors WINDOW CO. 476-2121 - 520 West “O” Street Wilbert Swartz, Manager The Masonic News has been publishing news of the Lincoln Masonic Community since 1921. ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE Bob Jr. & Ron 1101 No. 30th (30th & “Y” St.) 476-1118 Hickman Lodge 256 Cotner Lodge 297 Jeff Eggerling, Correspondent Tyler Weers, Correspondent Many people will soon ELECTION OF OFFICERS Husker Football as the 2010 Worshipful Master. the evening. Thank you to the celebrate Veteran’s Day and Games members who joined in honoring Thanksgiving. We all have many T h e b r e t h r e n o f Cotner Temple the ladies of Cotner Lodge. things we are thankful for. So Hickman lodge elected the Members of Cotner Lodge Annual Soup Supper when you sit down to spend time following officers for 2010: assisted Columbia Chapter Eastern Lincoln Lioness and have that special meal with Star on Oct. 17, Oct. 24, and Nov. 7 The Cotner Temple Building family and friends. Remember the W. Master.....Bro. Richard Eggerling; at a pop stand at Memorial Stadium. Corporation held its annual Soup Thank you to Mary Kirkland many men and women serving in Sr. Warden...........Bro. Gary Jarzynka Thank you to Val Ryckman, Greg Dinner on Nov. 6. Thank you to and the Lincoln Lioness Club our armed forces around the world. Jr. Warden.......Bro. James Eggerling; Mason, Bill Post, Jason Phelps all those who made a donation for your donation to the U.S. Secretery...............W.B. Olin Boone; and Don Albrecht for volunteering of salad, dessert and, or their Soldier Care Package Drive. ONE-DAY CEREMONIAL Treasurer.............W.B. Jerry Sievers. during the football games. time. We appreciate all those Your contributions will brighten that came out to support the the day of a soldier’s life! Hickman lodge hosted a The Master-elect is working Cotner Lodge Cotner Temple Building fundraiser. one-day ceremonial on Sat., Oct. on getting the rest of his chairs filled Adopts-A-Highway Cotner Masonic 31. That’s right, Halloween. There and working on his installation. Family Annual were seven new brothers: Lonnie On Oct.