FEBRUARY 2009 THE MASONICFebruary NEWS PAGE2009  P.O. Box 82304 Lincoln, NE 68501-2304

www.MasonicNews.org In This Cotner Lincoln Mason to be Installed Issue: Lodge 297 Grand Master of Masons of Tyler Weers, W. Master Submitted by Russ Reno Officers of Lincoln Thank You Russ Reno of Lincoln will As Grand Junior Deacon, Steward; and Phil Edwards, Omaha, Page 1 2008 Officers be installed Grand Master of Hauder’s duties include participating Grand Tyler. Also serving the Grand Nebraska Masons, Sat., Feb. 21, at in the lodge visitation program, and Lodge as personal representatives Cotner Lodge to have Congratulations to W.B. Jerry 3 p.m. at the Lincoln cornerstone and lodge dedications. of the Grand Master will be: Round Table Taff and the 2008 Lodge Officers for Temple, 332 Centennial Mall South. In addition, he is participating in the Dennis Rix, Fremont; Jerry Sieck, Page 1 all your accomplishments in 2008. In addition, four other creation of the Nebraska Masonic Oakland; and Todd Harris, Alliance. Lincolnites will be installed as College, which will provide Masons The Grand Lodge A.F.&A. Central Schools of Installation of Grand Lodge Officers. They include: the opportunity to learn more about M. of Nebraska consists of nearly Instruction Calendar 2009 Officers Bruce Watkins, Grand Secretary; the fraternity through Internet 14,000 Master Masons in 150 lodges Page 1 Patrick Barger, Grand Orator; Tom studies. Hauder is a Past Master in 127 Nebraska communities. On Jan. 17, at 2:00 p.m., Hauder, Grand Junior Deacon; and of Tabula Rasa Lodge No. 332 Masonic lodges across Nebraska Columbia Chapter has the 2009 Officers of Cotner Lodge Mark Clinton as Grand Musician. and East Lincoln Lodge No. 210. support local youth and community members married at were installed. Those who have As Grand Master, Reno projects and humanitarian halftime of Gator Bowl been elected or appointed are: will lead the Grand Lodge which efforts including a statewide Page 2 represents nearly 14,000 Nebraska blood drive, child identification W. Master...... Bro. Tyler Weers Master Masons in 150 Lodges program, scholarships and a high Myrtle Chapter hears Sr. Warden...... Bro. Don Albrecht in 127 communities. He will school marching band clinic. “Winter in Nebraska” Jr. Warden...... Bro. Val Ryckman be responsible for all decisions The Grand Lodge helps Page 2 Secretary...... W.B. Ralph Riemann regarding in Nebraska to maintain two homes: The Treasurer....W.B. Charles Cummings during his one-year term of Masonic Home at Plattsmouth for College View Lodge Chaplain...... Bro. Robert Sanford office as Chief Executive Officer. Masons and their female relatives, works on website Sr. Deacon...... Bro. Greg Mason He is a Past Master of Cotner and the Masonic-Eastern Star Page 2 Jr. Deacon...... Bro. Don Grey Lodge No. 297 and a member of Home for Children in Fremont. Sr. Steward...... Bro. Jerry Pigsley Tabula Rasa Lodge No. 332 and As a benevolent, educational Bennett Lodge Jr. Steward...... Bro. Troy Myers Alliance Lodge No. 183. He also and charitable organization, installs officers Marshal...... Bro. Charles Lewis served as Associate Grand Guardian Freemasonry in North America, Page 3 Tyler...... Bro. Kevin Thornburg of Job’s Daughters in 1996-97. provides more than $2 million As Grand Secretary, Watkins a day in charity through its Liberty Lodge learns Thank you to the appointed will record all transactions of Russ Reno lodges and appendant bodies. of “Abe Lincoln’s Axe” officers for your commitment to the Grand Lodge, answer all Masonry is the oldest and Page 3 the Lodge in 2009. I look forward As Grand Musician, Clinton correspondence, and participate in largest fraternal organization in the to working with the officers will provide musical services for cornerstone and lodge dedications. world, and is based on the lessons East Lincoln Lodge is and brethren of Cotner Lodge the grand lodge and participate Watkins is a Past Master of of living a life of brotherhood and still having potlucks this term. This year, the 2009 in the lodge visitation program. Liberty Lodge No. 300 and high moral standards as portrayed Page 3 officers will focus on membership, He is Senior Deacon at Lancaster is a Deputy Grand Custodian. symbolically by the tools of stone retaining members, and involving Lodge No. 54 and a member Barger will deliver orations masons who built the European Hickman Lodge gives family in our activities, along of Tabula Rasa Lodge No. 332. at all Grand Lodge events and cathedrals, abbeys and castles. scholarships with continuing our charity work. Other Grand Lodge officers participate in the lodge visitation Page 4 to be installed, include: John program. He will also organize a Feb. Business Meeting Parsons, Papillion, Deputy Grand If you’d like to be on our Lancaster Lodge’s statewide gathering of Masons and Master; David Watts, Osceola, W.M. proficient in FC their wives in October in Omaha e-mail list and receive On Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m., Grand Senior Warden; Bruce Baker, Page 4 that will include a concert by the an e-mail notice that the Cotner Lodge will have a regular Hastings, Grand Junior Warden; University of Nebraska-Lincoln communication. Prior to the meeting Jim Lapaseotes, Bridgeport, Grand online edition is avail- Lincoln Lodge plans Symphonic Band featuring the we will have a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Chaplain; Ben Hughes, Seward, G. Washington Dinner music of composers who were able, send a message to: All Master Masons are invited to Grand Historian; Scott Krieger, Page 4 members of Freemasonry. Barger attend. The meeting will also kick off Sr., Hastings, Grand Custodian; [email protected] our care package drive for deployed is a Past Master of Cotner Lodge George Washington Joe McBride, Ainsworth, Grand military solders. More information No. 297, currently is Senior This is a free service Lodge, North Star Marshal; Rex Moats, Elkhorn, will be provided at the meeting. Warden at Lancaster Lodge No. Lodge, Martha Grand Senior Deacon; John Maxell, for our members. 54 and a member of Omadi Lodge Washington Chapter, Omaha, Grand Senior Steward; John G. Washington Dinner No. 5, and Tabula Rasa No. 332. Temple Chapter, & Ferguson, Kimball, Grand Junior If you feel you are receiv- Starcraft Chapter It’s a party and you are ing this publication in Page 5 invited to come celebrate Bro. error, please let us know. George Washington’s Birthday. Bethel 62, Bethel 63, Why? Because Washington was & Bethel 60 the first president of the United Page 6 States and a fellow Mason. Dinner and a program will be held at Trestleboard & Cotner Lodge on Feb. 16, at 6:30 Assembly 6 p.m. Dinner will cost $10.00/per Page 7 person. Please RSVP by Feb. 12 Bethel 27 & Bethel 5 to Tyler Weers at 402-432-7572.

Page 8 Round Table Ritual Practice By Don Albrecht, Sr. Warden of Cotner Lodge 297

Get your Masonic News On Feb. 23, at 7:00 p.m., Mailing Label Cotner Lodge will hold a round in color at CENTRAL SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION CALENDAR www.MasonicNews.org table ritual practice. Any brethren wishing to learn a new part or Mon., March 16, 7 p.m. – EA School, Cotner No. 297, 1542 No. 65th St. refresh a part you already know NEXT MASONIC are invited to attend. We will Thurs., March 19, 7 p.m. – FC School, East Lincoln No. 210, 2700 S St. NEWS BOARD start with the Entered Apprentice MEETING: Degree. Round table practices will Tues., March 24, 7 p.m. – 1st Sec. MM School, Lincoln No. 19, 1635 L. St. Feb. 23, 7:00 p.m. be held the last Monday of every 1635 L St. month in 2009. Come out and Fri., March 27, 7 p.m. – 2nd Sec. MM School, Lancaster No. 54, 1635 L St. join us for ritual and fellowship! PAGE  THE MASONIC NEWS FEBRUARY 2009

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MASTER OF OUR LODGE Jordan Medal holder until his Worthy Matron Tracy Wright Myrtle Chapter 94 met on death on May 29 of last year. had a very busy year. She planned HONORED Tues., Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. W.M. College View Lodge 320 Mrs. Hipple was a past a lot of different activities each Robyn opened the meeting with a installed its 2009 officers during president of her local P.T.A., month with lots of e-mail to let our W.M. Tracy honored the past welcome and a reading. W.P. Greg a special Jan. 4 ceremony at women’s organizations at her members know what was going on. and present Conductresses and thanked everyone for coming and the College View Lodge. church, and Chapter D.K. of Assoc. Conductresses who were pre- shared a poem about “Winter in O f f i c e r s f o r t h e the P.E.O. The Hipples are KENSINGTON sent at the regular January meeting. Nebraska” provided by our secretary. upcoming year include: survived by two sons, a daughter- Sis Robyn honored all the in-law and four grandchildren. Kennsington will meet Jan. JOYS AND THANKS past and present Secretary’s of W. Master...... Nathan Peterson 27 at North Gate Estates at Myrtle Chapter present, they were: Sr. Warden...... Bro. Paul Hadley ORSHEK RECEIVES 11:30 a.m. and bring sandwiches. Bro. Kent Wassung and Sis. Sis. Barbara Chatfield 1992-1994, Jr. Warden...... W.B. Gary Kassebaum 50-YEAR PIN Lola Trosper were married on Sis. Liz Sawyer 1995, Sis. Emily Treasurer...... Richard Brommer PAST MATRONS AND Jan. 1, 2009. The ceremony took Schoenleber 2005-2006 and Sis. Secretary...... W.B. Douglas Johnson Bob Orshek was recognized PAST PATRONS place during the half time of the Helen Plucknett, 2007 to present. Sr. Deacon...... Bro. Jairo Cabieles Jan. 21 for reaching the 50-year Gator Bowl football game between A beautiful Memorial Jr. Deacon...... Bro. Byron Van Patten milestone in Masonry and received Past Matrons and Past Patrons Nebraska and Clemson. Sis Ann Service was performed with Sr. Steward...... Bro Joshua Vossler a pin signifying this achievement will meet Jan. 20 at Michels Rasmussen’s grand daughter and her W.P. Greg Mason officiating. Jr. Steward...... Bro. Ryan Starmer during a ceremony at College View Ville Grille at 6:00 p.m. We husband are going to school with the The meeting was closed in Chaplain...... W.B. Jason Phelps Lodge. Our Brother was raised will initiate our new past Worthy aid of the ESTARL program. He regular manner with Sis. Robyn Marshal...... Bro. David Caudy June 25, 1958. Now retired, he Matron Tracy Wright and past will be going to China for 2 weeks. thanking everyone for all they Organist...... W.B. Richard Tracy worked at State Farm for 37 years. Worthy Patron Darrel Weers. We wish Worthy Matron do and her subs for the evening. Tyler...... W.B. Robert Brommer Congratulations, Brother Orshek! Elect Lorie Dodge and Worthy The kitchen committee DONATION Patron Elect Scott Dodge a consisted of Sisters. Bette R i g h t W. B r o . B r u c e WICHTERICH ACHIEVES great term. We want to thank Cummins and Deb Kendle. The Watkins, Grand Secretary was EA DEGREE W.M. Tracy would like W.M. Tracy Wright and W.P. delicious ice cream dessert was the Installing Officer; W.B. Ron her Worthy Matron’s Fund to go Darrel Weers for a great year. prepared by Sis. Bette Cummins. Wallick was Installing Chaplain; G a r y Wi c h t e r i c h J r. and W.B. Allan Feit was the completed the Entered Apprentice UPCOMING EVENTS Installing Marshall. As always, Degree on Jan. 21. Congratulations Myrtle Chapter will hold their we appreciate their contributions. to our newest Brother! open Installation on Jan. 25, 2 p.m. Family and friends were at 2610 North 48th St. W.M. Elect welcome guests at a wonderful meal WE’LL HAVE A Debra Kendle and W.P. Elect Wade preceding the open installation. WORLDWIDE PRESENCE Kendle. All are welcome to attend. Brothers from several area Lodges, Myrtle Club will meet on as well as representatives of the We’ve joined the 21st Feb. 7 to initiate their newest Order of Eastern Star and the Century! Bro. Byron Van Patten member, Sis. Robyn Throckmorton. Job’s Daughters also attended. is developing a web page for Members will be called. College View 320 on the internet. FUNERAL FOR GLADYS Watch for more details on how ILLNESSES AND DEATHS HIPPLE, WIDOW OF PAST we will be sharing our Masonic JORDAN MEDAL HOLDER message via this modern media. Sis. Barbara Turner fell and Columbia Chapter past and present Conductresses and hit her head after last meeting. She Brothers were saddened to NEXT MEETING FEB. 4 Assoc. Conductresses were honored at the January had four stitches and a cracked rib. hear of the passing of Gladys meeting. Front Row: Tracy Wright, Kayleen Martin, She said she is doing much better. Hipple of Lincoln on Jan. 11. The T h e n e x t r e g u l a r Ann Rasmussen, Susan Campbell, and Lola Trosper. Bro. Dick Myers went 93-year-old retired schoolteacher communication for College View Second Row: Janice Janssen, Dyana Dissmeyer, Tru- into St. Elizabeth’s for surgery was the widow of Bro. Donald 320 will be Wed., Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. di Thornburg, Eleanor Miller, Lorie Dodge, Pat Bryant, on a mass found under his and Nancy Weers. Photo courtesy of Nancy Weers armpit. It was cancerous. He is currently in Lancaster Manor. THE MASONIC NEWS CONGRATULATES Bro. Don Finch was in ALL 2009 OFFICERS AND WISHES OUR the hospital over Christmas with pneumonia. He currently goes ORGANIZATIONS A SUCCESSFUL 2009. three days a week to rehab. Bro. Bob Wunder is getting THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF along fine, but Sis. Diane Wunder THE MASONIC NEWS, INC. REMEMBER TO SEND A is going to Mayo for treatments REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NEXT BOARD MEETING, starting in the middle of January. FEBRUARY 23rd, 7:00 p.m., 1635 L St. JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Jan. 7...... Bro. David Mickey New College View 320 Officers include, from left: ...... (91 years young) Jairo Cabieles as Sr. Deacon, W.B. Gary Kasse- Jan. 12...... Sis . Helen Plucknett baum as Jr. Warden, W.B. Jason Phelps as Chaplain, Jan. 28...... Sis. Liz Sawyer Nathan Peterson as Master, Byron Van Patten as Jr. Deacon, Paul Hadley as Sr. Warden, David Caudy as DECEMBER Marshall, and W.B. Douglas Johnson as Secretary. ANNIVERSARYS Not pictured are Richard Brommer as Treasurer, Bro. Albert and Sis. Barbara Joshua Vossler as Sr. Steward, Ryan Starmer as Jr. Chatfield will celebrate their 56 Steward, W.B. Richard Tracy as Organist, and WB wedding anniversary on Jan. 18. Robert Brommer as Tyler. Ron Wallick photo FEBRUARY 2009 THE MASONIC NEWS PAGE  Bennett Lodge 94 Liberty Lodge 300 Daniel Longley, Correspondent Randy Cox, Correspondent Bennett Lodge 94 is Bennett Lodge wishes to BUSINESS MEETING “Sure, we know we’re was created around 1727. pleased to announce the acknowledge the assistance of protecting history . Why More importantly, the nature Officers for the year 2009. the Installing Officers, and thank Liberty Lodge would we’ve replaced the handle and purpose of the Fraternity them for this honor. We also like to wish all our Brethren twice and the head once.” has changed radically over W. Master...... W.B. Fred Liebers wish thank all the brothers and Happy New Year. We hope it In many ways, Masonry is time. It certainly is no longer a Sr. Warden...... Bro. Daniel Longley sisters, wives, daughters and sons will be a good one for all the like Abe Lincoln’s axe. All of us protective trade association, nor a Jr. Warden...... W.B. Richard Harris and fellow Masons who came Lodges and for the fraternity. tend to assume that Masonry has political force amounting almost Treasurer...... W.B. Rick Harris to the installation to give us not The January business meeting always been the way it was when to a political party, but it has Secretary...... W.B. Stu Erickson only support, but moral support was held on the 8th. Our main we joined. And we become fiercely been those over its long history. Sr. Deacon...... Bro. Tom Morrissey we need to continue to be the best topic of discussion became the protective of it in that form. But, in So yes, Masonry changes. Jr. Deacon...... Bro. Glen Pagel Masons we can. Thank you all for Masonic News. There will be a fact, we’ve done more than replace It changes fairly frequently and Sr. Steward...... Bro Jeff Butts this trust, and we promise to let board meeting on the News on the handle twice and the head once. sometimes dramatically. Far from Jr. Steward...... Bro. Jeff Vogt the Light of Masonry shine on. Feb. 23 and all members are invited For example, the Eulogy being a bastion of conservative Chaplain...... Bro. Allen Otto to attend. You may contact W.B. to Mother was added to the resistance to change, through Tyler...... W.B. Robert Brommer Wade Kendle for more details. stairway lecture in Oklahoma most of its history it has been One petition was read, that of sometime between 1924 and 1930. a major change agent--fostering The Installing Officers at Edward A. Peck Jr. We look forward Almost no other state uses it. revolutions in political life (the Bennett for the year of 2009 were: to welcoming him into the fraternity When Oklahoma Territory American revolution, for example) and starting his degree work. and Indian Territory merged and social life. It created the tax- Master...... R.W.B. Russ Reno On the subject of degree to form the Grand Lodge of supported public school system. Marshal...... W.B. Patrick Barger work, Liberty Lodge was proud, Oklahoma, major changes in the It created homes for the elderly Chaplain...... W.B. Ron Wallack once again, to pass its proficiency ritual (both esoteric and exoteric) and orphanages, and then worked Secretary...... W.B. Scott Bennett Bennett Lodge 94’s top examination for the 60th year in were made for at least 6 years as for the sort of social legislation to Pianist...Past Matron Shirley Douglas six officers for 2009 a row. Quite an accomplishment the two rituals were combined. make those wide-spread. It sought are pictured above. Brethren, Congratulations! When Brothers George economic development for states and Bennett Lodge was fortunate Treasurer W.B. Rick Har- January’s meeting was the Washington, Benjamin Franklin, communities. Until the late 1940’s enough to have Jobs Daughters ris, Senior Deacon Bro. last business meeting conducted and Paul Revere (and the other and 50’s, it was one of the most from Bethel 60 to enact The Tom Morrissey, Junior by Worshipful Brother Justin Masons of their era and for decades potent forces for change in America. Living Cross for us. A very Warden W.B. Richard Wendt. Bro. Maynard Sears to come) joined the Fraternity, they And Masonry is like Abe moving ceremony for those who Harris, Worshipful Mas- became Worshipful Master on Jan. did not demonstrate proficiency by Lincoln’s axe in another way. For, have not seen it performed. Well ter Fred Liebers, Senior 15, and we are confident he will memorizing categorical lectures. although the handle and head had done ladies! The Officers and Warden Bro. Daniel Long- do an excellent job as Master. I Instead, the same evening they been replaced, that axe was still brethren of Bennett Lodge wish ley, and Secretary W.B. hope many Brothers attended received a degree they sat around the one used by Abe Lincoln in to thank you for performing it Stu Erickson. Photo their Lodges or other Lodges a table with the other Brethren of truth if not in fact. The farmer for us. It was beautifully done. courtesy of Daniel Longley installations. They are impressive the Lodge. The Brethren asked used it to teach. He told children ceremonies and well worth attending. each other questions and answered about it and about Abe Lincoln. Since this time of year is them for the instruction of the new He helped make the past real to somewhat slow news wise, I Brother. They asked him questions, them,so that they could learn the East Lincoln Lodge 210 thought I would share the following and helped him with the answers. great values of honesty and hard article I found from the Oklahoma The discussion continued until they work which Lincoln typified. Charles Godwin, Correspondent Mason. It is an interesting piece, were confident that he understood It’s the same with Masonry. A Bit of Humor the lodge for their sponsorship. with some historical data in it the lessons of the Degree. They In spite of the many changes It was reported that the lodge which many Brothers might not then taught him the signs and which have already happened and As we are in the midst needs to schedule degree work for know about. I hope you enjoy. tokens, and he was proficient. the changes which are bound to of lodge installations, this bit Carl Medley after the installation. In many cases, he took the next happen in the future--for Masonry, of humor provided by our Abe Lincoln’s Axe Degree the next night. The system like any living thing, must change secretary/treasurer on his monthly NEW OFFICERS FOR By Jim Tresner of demonstrating proficiency by and grow or die--it is still the trestle board is appropriate: 2009 [Originally published in The memorizing categorical lectures same. It’s essence—the lessons it Oklahoma Mason, April-May, 1995] is less than about twice as old as teaches, the difference it makes in “A mason who had just been Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, the average Mason in Oklahoma- the lives of men, that great moment installed as Master of his the new Officers were installed by The story is told of a -not too long a span in the 1,000 of transformation which is the goal lodge and was duly attending Installing Master Scott Dietrick, historian, recording folk history year history of the Fraternity. of Masonry, when a man becomes all the functions he could, P.M., with P.M. Earl Robinette in Illinois in the 1970’s.Several The custom of allowing 28 something new and better than he was having a hard time with of George Washington Lodge people in the countryside had days to pass between Degrees came was when be came in the door as a his wife who said . . .” 250 as Installing Secretary and told him of a farm family which about for no other reason than the candidate--that essence cannot and ‘ All those masters-in-office P.M. John Butler as Installing possessed the axe Abraham Lincoln fact that most lodges only met will not be lost, as long as Brother have to do is click their fingers Marshall. The new officers are: had used when split-ting logs every 28 days, on the nights of the meet in the true Masonic spirit, and you would be there wouldn’t for a living as a young man. full moon. There was no mystery to work and learn and study and you? I wish I was a master!’ W. Master..Monte D. Dietrick, P.M. The historian finally found behind that. Very few horses come improve themselves and the world. “ After due thought, he said. . Sr. Warden....Bro. Winfield Barber the farm, and found the farmer equipped with head-lights, and only That’s Masonry. And like . So do I dear…We swap them Jr. Warden...... Bro. Greg Kirchoff in the yard splitting wood for on nights of a full moon could Abe Lincoln’s axe, it was meant for a new one every year!” Treas./Secr...... Scott Dodge, P.M. the living room fireplace. He people see well enough to leave to be used, not to rust away in Chaplain...... Art Kolb, P.M. asked him about the story. their homes in the country and come a museum case. That use keeps REGULAR MEETING Sr. Deacon...... Ken Jackson, P.M. “Yes,” said the farmer, “it’s into town for a meeting safely. it bright and sharp and Masonic, Jr. Deacon...... Scott Dietrick, P.M. true. Abe Lincoln lived around here The names of the 3 ruffians no matter how often the handle Yes, we had our usual potluck Sr. Steward...... Bro. Kevin Pratt as a young man, and he worked for have changed at least 3 times and head need to be replaced. with several ladies present. After a Jr. Steward...... TBA a while splitting wood for my great- since the Master Mason Degree delicious meal, the men retired to the Marshal...... Robert Pratt, P.M. great-grandfather. Happened he’d lodge room to conduct the regular Organist...... Charles Godwin, P.M. bought a new axe from a peddler order of business. The secretary Tyler...... Bro. Jesse Neely the day before Abe Lincoln came to read communications from the work here, and he gave it to Lincoln Grand Master, his final letter, and “It is difficult to keep your mind to use. We’ve kept it ever since.” from Ashley of Bethel 60 thanking and mouth open at the same time.” “That’s a real historical AND “”Hold your head high, but treasure,” said the historian. “It keep your nose at a friendly level.” really ought to be in a museum. Would you mind going into the Rieke Support house and bringing it out so I Masonic could see it?” “Oh we know it’s Metals, Inc. Youth important,” said the farmer. “I take it to the school from time to time and tell the kids about it and Helping Build Cemetary Plots Lincoln. Seems to sorta make him Tomorrow’s New real for them. But I don’t have to For Sale go into the house, I’ve got it here.” Medicines He handed the horrified The Lincoln Memorial Park historian the axe he had been using. Rieke Metals, Inc. Cemetery, Masonic Circle, Section “You mean you’re still USING it?!” 1001 Kingbird Road K, All of Lot 636. (6 plots) Willing “ S u r e t h i n g . A n Lincoln, NE 68521 to sell lots in groups of 2 or more. axe is meant to be used.” Contact Allen C. Plucknett, (402) The historian looked it over 402-434-2775 488-4450 or aplucknett001@ carefully.”I must say your family neb.rr.com for information. has certainly taken good care of it.” PAGE  THE MASONIC NEWS FEBRUARY 2009 Hickman Lodge 256 Lincoln Lodge 19 Ray Schwarz, Correspondent Lowell Vestal, Correspondent FIFTY YEARS OF to Norris High School and the New Officers MARRIED BLISS Masonic Band. It was voted to Installed give two-$250.00 Scholarships By the time you get the to two Norris graduating Seniors W. Master...... Bro. Don Arp Jr. Masonic News, 1/12 of the year and two-$250.00 sponsorships Sr. Warden...... Bro. Ken Koop Jr. “2009” will almost be over. My to two Masonic Band Members. Jr. Warden...... Bro. Kirk DeCoste how time flies! But how about Secretary...... W.B. Charles Burk Fifty Years of marriage to my A little something Sr. Steward...... W.B. Bruce Anderson wife, Ruth, celebrated on Jan. for your funny bone Chaplain...... Bro. Lowell Vestal 4. Thanks to all that helped Tyler…...... W.B. Kurt Weiss us celebrate on Jan. 3 with a A little girl had just finished party at Sesostris Shrine Center. her first week of school. “I’m just They were installed Jan. 15 wasting my time”, she said to in an impressive formal ceremony INSTALLATION her mother. “I can’t read, I can’t of the three Lodges that share our write, and they won’t let me talk”. : our Lincoln Lodge Installation of Master Elect 19 plus Lancaster Lodge 54 and Robert (Bob) Moninger and Liberty Lodge 300. The Installing Hickman Lodge Officers for 2009 Officer was Most Worshipful was Jan. 18 at the Lodge at 47th Bro. James F. Brown Jr. who and Cooper. His year will get was Grand Master of Masons of under way with 3 new candidates Nebraska in 2000. He also Is a for the Degrees of Masonry. Past Master of Lancaster Lodge 54. The beautiful Ceremony Most Worshipful Bro. Reg Kuhn, Grand Master of Ma- BUSINESS MEETING of Installation was enhanced by sons of Nebraska, right, presents a Masonic pocket the girls of Bethels 5 and 27 of watch and chain to Worshipful Master Virgil Meints at At our regular business Job’s Daughters, who performed our Jan 6 business meeting. A gift from Lodge Broth- meeting on Jan. 8, we received their Floral Cross Ceremony and ers, the watch is a thank-you for W.M. Virgil’s service in word the Black Camel had then gave their flowers to the the East in 1976, 2007, and 2008. Lowell Vestal photo taken Bro. Greg King. The wives of the incoming Worshipful Charter was draped for him. Robert Moninger was in- Masters of the three Lodges. for public service. Bro. Arp is with gravy, corn, dinner roll, Out-going Master David stalled Worshipful Master A reception in our dining pursuing a certificate in forensic and dessert, all for only $8.00. Livingston wanted to take care of of Hickman Lodge 256 on room, served by the Job’s Daughters, science from North Central After dinner, we’ll all sit back the 2009 funding of scholarships Jan. 18. Ray Schwarz photo concluded a special evening in the State College, Mansfield OH. and enjoy a talk by our Bro. Walt lives of three downtown Lodges. Radcliffe, a lawyer and one of the Yet to be installed are: -A Gift Deserved- most active of the most active of Treasurer...... W. B. David Gates the many lobbyists who work with Jr. Deacon...... Bro. Scott Keller At a Jan. 11 practice for our Nebraska state senators. He will tell Jr. Steward...... Bro. Hugo Estrada Jan. 15 Installation of Officers, us about the life of a lobbyist from Most Worshipful Bro. Reg Kuhn, an insider’s viewpoint. (I have heard Meet Our Master Grand Master of Masons of his talk and highly recommend it.) Bro. Don Arp Jr. Nebraska and a Past Master of Mark your calendars now our Lodge, presented a Masonic and plan to attend. Call your Bro. Don pocket watch and chain to W.M. reservations by Sat., Feb. 14 (St. Arp Jr., new Congratulations to the new Officers of Hickman Lodge Virgil Meints in recognition of Valentine’s Day) to W.M. Don W o r s h i p f u l 256 who were installed Jan. 18! Jr. Steward Jeff Egg- his leadership of our Lodge. He Arp at 421-8602 or Sec. Chuck Master or our erling, Sr. Deacon James Eggerling, Sr. Warden Rich- first served as our Master in 1976, Burk at 423-6887. If you make Lodge, has been ard Eggerling, W. Master Robert Moninger, Jr. War- and then returned to the East in a reservation and cannot come, a performance den Gary Jarzynka, Secr. Olin Boone, Jr. Deacon Doug 2007 and 2008. His efforts have please send $8.00 cash or check auditor with Johnson, and Sr. Steward Greg Vlasnik. Not pictured been in the areas of membership to Sec. Chuck Burk, 1635 L St., the Nebraska are Tyler Joshua Sexton, Chaplain W.B. Todd Tinnean, recruitment, improved degree Lincoln NE 68508 to cover the Legislature since and Treas. Jerry Sievers. Ray Schwarz photo work, and better social events. Our cost of food bought for you. 2005. Prior to Lodge owes Past Master Virgil Don Arp Jr. working for a big thank-you for his work in Supper At School Lancaster Lodge 54 the Legislature, the East. Not to be forgotten is W.M. Don was a communications his wife, Mary, who has given Our Lodge will host the Submitted by Patrick Barger coordinator for State Farm Insurance. outstanding service in preparation third of four Central Schools of He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree of delicious meals for our social Instruction to be held in March. Worshipful Master ritual work. W.M. Merv has been from UNL with highest distinction events and snacks for refreshment Ours will be on the First Section certified proficient certified in all esoteric portions with a major in history and minors after our Lodge meetings. of the Master Mason degree and in Fellow Craft Degree of the Fellow Craft Degree by in anthropology, geology, and held on Tue., Mar. 24, at 7:00 the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. political science. He also earned a Social Event p.m. at our Temple, 1635 L St. After being certified in the Lancaster Lodge 54 is proud of certificate in computer security from Before the School, we shall serve Entered Apprentice Degree some our Master and encourage and Stanford University, Palo Alto CA. Like most Lodges, our social a Soup Supper with several soups, months ago, Worshipful Master support him as he begins the He has held internships with season for the new year will sandwiches, and ice cream from Merv McDonough successfully process of becoming proficient state and federal law enforcement start with the traditional George 5:30 until 7:00 p.m., all for $5.00. completed the next step toward in the Master Mason Degree! agencies and has had more than Washington Day Dinner. It will Put this one on your his overall proficiency in Nebraska a dozen of his works published. be on Tue., Feb. 17, at 6:30 calendars and then came and W.M. Arp has been a p.m. in our Temple dining room. enjoy Masonic fellowship before volunteer consultant for the U.S. Our tribute to America’s attending the Central School. Army and has conducted research most famous Mason, Bro. and supporting efforts in Iraq and General George Washington, will Lodge Of Sorrow elsewhere. In 2007, he received a start with a tasty dinner salad, U.S. Army Commander’s Award roast, beef, mashed potatoes We closed the 2008 Lodge of Sorrow at our Jan. 6 business meeting, and then opened the 2009 Lodge of Sorrow after a reading of the names of our Brothers who The 2009 Officers of Lancaster Lodge 54 who were went last year from “the Lodge installed on Jan. 15. Deb Kendle photo Terrestrial to the Lodge Celestial.” This procedure saves the time of going to the Temple and opening our Lodge before each funeral of a Brother and then retuning to close the Lodge afterward.

Degree Work On Jan 15, Lincoln Lodge 19 installed it’s Officers at the only triple lodge installation in Nebraska at 1635 Because of much news L St. Installed were Chaplain Lowell Vestal, Tyler about installations in this Kurt Weiss, Jr. Warden Kirk DeCoste, W. Master Don Masonic News, I shall report Electa Chapter 8’s W.M. Brenda Collins and W.P. Ron Arp Jr., Sr. Warden Ken Koop Jr., Sr. Steward Bruce recent degree work next month. Wallick and their 2009 Officers. Deb Kendle photo Anderson, and Sec. Charles Burk. Deb Kendle photo FEBRUARY 2009 THE MASONIC NEWS PAGE  George North Star Lodge 227 Temple Chapter 271 Washington 250 Bob Tooker, Correspondent Loretta I. Rieke, Correspondent Troy Tuhey, Corr. BUSINESS MEETING W. Master...... Bro. Karel Capek STATED MEETING that we seek out people who plan a Sr. Warden...... Bro. Mark Poston career in the ministry and share the REGULAR MEETING The January Business Meeting Jr. Warden....W.B. Keith Brocksmith The stated meeting of scholarship opportunity with them. dinner consisted of pulled pork Treasurer...... W.B. John Kirby Temple Chapter 271 was held on Tue., Jan 6 we held our sandwiches and baked potato soup. Secretary...... W.B. Steve Wetzel Mon., Jan. 5, at 7:30 p.m. The New Business regular meeting. Lodge was W.B. Steve Wetzel was the chief Sr. Deacon...... Bro. David Peck meeting was opened in short opened in due form. The topics of chef with W.B. Jerry Mrkvika as his Jr. Deacon...... W.B. David Sierks form by W.M. Carolyn Plants. Sis. Melinda Brage reported discussion included our upcoming sous chef. Nothing earth shaking Chaplain...... W.B. Robert Tooker Sis. Carolyn welcomed all in that Sis. Anna Gibson had been Fish Fry season -- April through occurred at the Business Meeting Sr. Steward...... Bro. Allen Plucknett attendance. Her opening remarks moved to Holmes Lake Manor. She October, upcoming Installation other than upcoming Grand Lodge Jr. Steward...... Bro. Rush Storz were about New Year’s celebrations moved that Sis. Anna be included in of Officers, and ideas on how issues and the refurbishing of the Marshal...... W.B. Tom Nuss -- that there is no natural way the list of members that the Chapter to get our lodge more active. Lodge / Eastern Star neon sign. Tyler...... Bro. August Storz to tell when one year ends and pays the Grand Chapter dues. The Installing Officers were: the next starts. She wished all Motion was seconded and passed. INSTALLATION OF Masonic Record of Installing Master: W.B. Albert a blessed New Year. Bro. Keith Sis. Carolyn announced OFFICERS Wilbur W. Leupold Chatfield, Installing Marshal: W.B. Garrison presented a recipe for a that the Star Templar pins had Robert Tooker, Installing Secretary: successful New Year, reminding been returned and that Sis. Mary On Jan. 11, we held Bro. Wilbur W. Leupold was W.B. Steve Wetzel, and Installing us to blend love and prayer with Lou Dempsey and Bro. Don our Installation of Officers. born August 27, 1924 at Atchison, Chaplain: W.B. Steve Brown. a cup of good humor and to Jelinek can appoint a Brother Kansas, and departed this life Jan. garnish the New Year with a smile. and Sister to serve for 2009. W. Master...... Bro. Eric Bachenberg 3, 2009 at Lincoln, Nebraska. Golf Joke The minutes of the Dec. 1, 2008 Sr. Warden...... Bro. Troy Tuhey Bro. Leupold petitioned North Star meeting were read and approved. Committee Reports Jr. Warden...... Bro. Dan Kahler Lodge No. 227 Ancient, Free, and A young man vacationing in Sec./Treas...... W.B. Don Eisenbarth Accepted Masons for Membership the Bahamas met a young woman. Unfinished Business Sis. Nadyne Bauer’s Courtesy Sr. Deacon...... W.B. George Wright on Feb. 6, 1963. He was elected After several nights of dinner, report was read. It was noted that Chaplain...... W.B. George Harrison to membership on March 6, 1963. walking on the beach, and sharing Sis. Mary Ann Townsend Sis. Jen Hokanson had surgery Sr. Steward ...... Bro. Anthony Fisher Bro. Leupold received his Entered lengthy conversations, he realized presented the report on the Noodle at the Mayo Clinic and will Tyler...... W.B. Earl Robinett Apprentice Degree on March 13, that this woman could be “the Fundraiser project. The proceeds have further treatment there. 1963, was passed to the degree of one”. He wanted to make sure that will go toward Bro. Carl Plants’ P a s t M a t r o n s Installing Officers were a Fellowcraft Mason on April 17, their relationship remained honest. journey to the Grand East. Sis. will meet on Jan. 30. M.W.B. James F. Brown Jr, 1963, and was raised to the sublime He decided to reveal the one true Carolyn thanked all who helped Sis. Carolyn thanked Sis. Installaing Master, W.B. Harry degree of a Master Mason on July passion in his life since it took up make the project a success. Nancy Harris for serving as Storz, Installing Marshall, and W.B. 3, 1963 in North Star Lodge No. most of his free time. “I have to The treasurer’s report was Conductress as Sis. Karan Birdsall Wade Kendle, Installing Chaplain. 227 A.F. & A.M. Bro. Leupold will tell you I’m an avid golfer. I eat, read and placed on file for audit. was quite ill and had lost her voice. Thank you to our installing team. be greatly missed by his friends sleep, and work around golf,” he The day was made complete as and brothers of North Star Lodge confessed. “Nothing could ever Correspondence Kensington some of W.M. Bachenberg’s family No. 227 A.F. & A.M. W.B. Tom come between me and my golf made the trip from South Dakota Nuss of North Star Lodge, delivered game.” She, in turn, opened up to January is ESTARL month. The next meeting of Temple to be at the Installation. Let’s all the time honored rite of the order. him and said, “Well, since you’re Sis. Mary Ann discussed her Chapter Kensington will be Feb. help Bro. Eric have a good year! being so honest, I have something positive experience on the 17, 12:30 p.m, at the Pantry. Installation Of The to tell you about my life. I need committee. She recommended COMMENTS 2009 Officers to tell you that I am a hooker.” He quietly turned to her and said, We need more members An open installation of the “Well, have you tried keeping your Brethren. Only you can help us 2009 Officers was held Jan. wrists straight on your back swing?” Martha Washington 153 with the problem. Without a influx 18, at 1:00 p.m. The following You must be a golfer to soon, our lodge may be in trouble. Brethren were installed: understand. Till Next Month! Paula Beezley, Correspondent We are short on help for our fish Christmas Party April 5; Sis. Lillian Hobbs, P.M. on frys and we are short on help for our July 17; and Sis. Gladys Peckham, degree work. Give a petition to your Starcraft Chapter 307 The Chapter Christmas Party P.M. on Dec. 4. Each of these doctor, dentist, barber, insurance was held on Sun., Dec. 14, at the ladies contributed threads to the agent, attorney, etc. You can Terri Sherman, Correspondent home of Sis. Betty and Bro. John tapestry that is Martha Washington download petitions from the Grand Twenty-seven officers and home therapy. Sis Ruth Beach, Kirby. They provided the turkey, Chapter and they will be missed Lodge website or ask our Secr. for members braved the cold night P.M., has a case of bronchitis. Bro dressing, mashed potatoes and by all who knew and loved them. some. If you don’t ask, who will? of Jan. 7 to attend the regular Dennis Brydl, P.P., was recently gravy, while everyone in attendance We also need to encourage meeting of Starcraft Chapter 307. in the hospital for a procedure. brought a salad, vegetable, or Illness AND Distress our newer members to be good Worth Matron pro tem Julie Fowler Bro. Mike Birnstihl fell and broke dessert. There was a good crowd members and good Masons. I opened the meeting with a poem his hip. Sis Marcia Michaelson’s and everyone enjoyed the “grab There was no news of ill joined the Masons in 1988 and from Ralph Waldo Emerson about mother recently had a heart surgery bag” gifts and the musical talents members so we are hoping that have been around Masons and the glory of friendship. Our pro tem and is not doing very well. of Sis. Jeanne Krenk who played everyone is healthy this winter. Eastern Star since the 1970’s. officers for the night were Sisters Christmas carols for our sing-along. We’ve seen a lot of change in the Mary Louise Dutcher as Assoc. MEMORIAL SERVICE January Birthday commitment level of our members Matron, Shirley Douglas Organist, Kensington and something needs to change. I Sis Chris Gonnerman as Ruth Following the reports from The only January birthday would like to invite our members and Bro. Don Jelinek as Sentinel. the Secretary and Treasurer Kensington met prior to the to celebrate was Sis. Shellie who we haven’t seen for a while Worthy Patron Dennis Brydl a lovely memorial service Christmas party and voted to disband Smith. She was duly serenaded. to come on down to lodge. Voice welcomed everyone to the evening. was held honoring all those due to a lack of participation. your opinion on what we, as a members we have lost this year. Installation lodge, can do to encourage your Good News Before we closed the meeting January Meeting participation. As always, all Masons Sis. Julie thanked Sis. Shirley The 2009 Installation of are welcome to join us at our Past Matrons met for a for the beautiful music that she Wo r t h y M a t r o n L i z Officers for Martha Washington meetings and give us suggestions. special dessert meeting at the played for the memorial service. Wilhite opened the meeting and Chapter was Sat., Jan. 10, at 1:30 DUES ARE DUE home of Alma Wilson on Dec. 19. After the close of the meeting welcomed everyone. Worthy p.m. The officers installed were: Kensington does not meet in January Bro. Dennis invited all to the Patron Dave Sierks also or February so their next meeting dining room for refreshments. welcomed all in attendance. Worthy Matron...... Sis. Jeanne Krenk will be in March. Sis Williamette Sis Julie read a little story about We held initiation at this Worthy Patron...... Bro. Mark Poston (Willie) Shafer was presented ‘Simple Friends vs. True Friends’. meeting as well and want to Assoc. Matron...... Sis. Janice Nitz “Excellence in Community Service welcome Sis. Janet Lundholm Assoc. Patron...... Bro. John Kirby Award” from the Daughters of the Birthdays as our newest member. Secretary...... Sis. Paula Beezley Dues for all Masonic Lodges American Revolution. Sis Gayle for 2009 were due Jan. 1. Send Worthy Matron Sis. Liz Treasurer...... Sis. Shirley Boardman payment to your Lodge Secretary. and John Carter celebrated their Feb. 2 Kenneth Neff also gave her Annual Report Conductress...Sis. Gwen Hurst-Anderson Members with unpaid dues will be 50th Anniversary. Sis. Alma Wilson Feb. 5 Christopher Rosenthal reminding us all of the past year Assoc. Conductress...Sis. Michelle Smith delinquent March 1. Suspension by will be celebrating her 85th birthday Feb. 7 Robert McMahon with details of our activities and Chaplain...... Bro. Dave Sierks Grand Lodge comes April 30. Suspen- at a card party on Jan. 25. Sis Julie Feb. 8 Margaret Van Neste fund raising events including Marshal...... Sis. Elizabeth Wilhite sion in Lodge also means suspension reminded us that Starcraft will hold Feb. 9 Ward Svoboda in Eastern Star, , Scottish our Annual Roast Beef dinner in Organist...... Sis. Betty Kirby Rite and Shrine. their open Installation of Officers Feb. 13 Mary Randolph October and the George and Martha Adah...... Sis. Laura Chykta Look at your dues card. If it on Wed., Jan. 21, at 7:00 p.m. Feb. 14 Roberta Slade Washington banquet in February. Ruth...... Sis. Sue Bell-Heilman does not say 2009, send payment today Feb. 15 Judy Gonnerman Esther...... Sis. Clarice Brown to your Secretary. Sickness and Feb. 17 Elwin Donahoo Memorial Service Martha...... Sis. Charlotte Contatore Eastern Star dues are also due Distress Feb. 18 Cheryl Pope Jan. 1. Send dues to your Chapter Sec- Electa...... Sis. Ginger Malousek retary. Unpaid members will become Feb. 20 Margaret Ann Thompson We also remembered those Warder...... Bro. Mark Heilman delinquent Oct. 1, with suspension Sis. LuEtta Anderson fell Feb. 23 Julie Fowler Sisters who passed away during Sentinel...... Bro. Earl Robinett Dec. 31. in December and is now taking Feb. 24 Ruth Gabelhaus the year: Sis. Nell Beezley, P.M. on PAGE  THE MASONIC NEWS FEBRUARY 2009 Masonic Youth

Bethel 62 Bethel 63 Cora Redwine, Correspondent Julie Munford, Correspondent

[Editor’s Note: We welcome News and hope that it will be work on that Scott and Tyler?] INSTALLATION this month coorespondence from a regular feature in our Youth Bethel 62 which meets at 4430 Section. The Youth may force 2008 REPORT Bethel 63 met on Sat., Jan. N. 70th St., Lincoln. This is me to give them a full 2-pages 20, at 2:00 p.m. for the Ceremony the first coorespondence from every month as I challenged Bethel 62 initiated four of Installation of Daphne Munford, the Bethel The Masonic News them to do early in 2007. I daughters during 2008: Tory the Bethel’s 110th Honored Queen. has had since I became Editor know you can do it! If only we Flader, Emily Nelson, Danelle Her term will be filled with White in January, 2007. I welcome could get DeMolay participation Dasher, and Hailee Quakenbush. Tigers and Tiger Lillys. Her Bible the Bethel to the Masonic on a monthly basis....Can you Verses are: “Thy word is a lamp SALVATION ARMY unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:l05 and “A friend On Dec. 17, if you shopped at loves at all times..” Provergs 17:17 Super Saver, 27th and Cornhusker Installing Officer was Kristi Honored Queen Daphne Hwy, you would have seen Thornburg, PHQ, and other presents flowers to her Heidi, Rachel, Emily and Hailee Installing officers were Guide, Installing Marshall and ringing bells for the Salvation Katie Lamb PHQ; Marshal Amanda sister Amanda , PHQ Beth- Army. Even though it was Munford, PHQ; Chaplain, Megan el 5. Julie Munford photo cold, the girls had a good time. Thornburg, PHQ; Recorder, Amanda Noble, PHQ; Senior Custodian, INSTALLATION Emily Greenlee, PHQ, and Junior Custodian, Megan Koinzan, PHQ. On Jan. 8, the Bethel Officers for this term, held a closed Installation of in addition to Daphne are: Officers for the first term of Natalie McGuire...... Senior Princess; Bethel 62 members Heidi, Rachel, Emily and Hailee 2009. The new officers are: Dylan Lamb...... Junior Princess; ring bells for The Salvation Army at Super Saver Kasie Lehn...... Guide; The Arch of Lilies. this winter. Photo courtesy of Cora Redwine Sr. Princess...... Rachel Duckett Julia Sanford...... Marshal; Julie Munford photo Jr. Princess...... April Legrand, PHQ Brooke Schwisow...... Chaplain; Guide...... Heather Anderson, PHQ Katie Lamb, PHQ...... Recorder; Marshal...... Brittany Ebeling Kristin Sanford...... lst Messenger; Chaplain...... Heidi Wall, PHQ Charla Clark...... 2nd Messenger; 1st Messenger...... Emily Nelson Kristy Thornburg, PHQ..3rd Messenger; 2nd Messenger...Hailee Quakenbush Jesselyn Dubas...... 4th Messenger; 3rd Messenger...... Danelle Dasher Kali Recker...... 5th Messenger, 4th Messenger...... Tory Flader Emily Greenlee, PHQ..Sr. Custodian Megan Thornburg, PHQ, Jr. Custodian We will be busy working Future DeMolay Robert with the new girls on proficiency A thought for the New and Future Jobie Karmindy and learning their station. Liz Year....”A cloudy day is no are caught being precious Alderson, Guardian Director of match for a sunny disposition.” at Bethel 63’s Installa- Epochs, was home for Christmas -- Wm Arthur Ward tion. Julie Munford photo break and was able to help with Bethel 62 held its Installation of Officers on the installation. We wished her Jan. 8. Photo courtesy of Cora Redwine well on her return trip to Texas. Bethel 60 Diana Weers, Correspondent

Installation silver as her colors for the term. The OTHER Installations service project Catherine chose for Bethel 60 held their installation the term is a canned food drive for Members of Bethel 60 have ceremony on Sat., Dec. 13, at 2:00 the Food Bank of Lincoln and to been busy the months of December p.m. at College View Lodge. cleanup Henry Park near our Bethel. and January attending Masonic The Officers of Bethel 63. Julie Munford photo Catherine Johnson was installed A wonderful reception followed the Installations. Bethel 60 would as the 113th Honored Queen of installation. The Honored Queen like to thank everyone who sent Bethel 60. The following were also also held a silent auction at the invitations and would like to installed into office: Sr. Princess, reception to help raise money for congratulate the presiding officers! Kelsey Rabel, PHQ; Guide, Erica the scholarship and loan fund. Molczyk, PHQ; Marshal, Ashley Thank you to all who assisted with Congratulations Rice; and Treasurer, Sarah Green. the installation to make it a success! The Honored Queen’s theme for We would also like to thank all Council member Margaret the term is Disney Princesses. Her who attended the installation and Knight and husband Luis, welcomed flowers are spring flowers. She shared our special day with us. a new baby girl on Dec. 31 chose lavender, pink, light blue, and at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Both parents and baby are doing well!

Bethel Clean / Lunch The Installing Officers for Bethel 63. Julie Munford photo

On Jan. 3, members of Bethel 60 attended their monthly cleaning of College View . We also began work on our tartan for our Grand Session in June. Following the clean, the members enjoyed food and fellowship at Runza’s. Daughters in The Daughters of Bethel 60 dressed like princesses attendance enjoyed ice cream cones! for the Installation. The Honored Queen’s theme for the term is Disney princesses. Diana Weers photo Continued on Page 8 Bethel 63 performs the Floral Cross. Julie Munford photo FEBRUARY 2009 THE MASONIC NEWS PAGE 

Lebanon Lodge 3 Martha Washington DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche Chapter Rainbow for Girls TRESTLEBOARD Affiliation 475-0111 Chapter Kensington Adam Medley, Master Councilor Please send all changes on a 1630 N. 24th St. 8503-1117 Charlotte Contatore, Pres. 435-4661 Brianna Lyons, Chapter Sweetheart Lincoln Assembly 6 post card or file card to Leroy Stokes, W.M. 488-2100 3001 S. st St 8506 Meetings 2nd and 4th Wed. 7:00 p.m. 332 S. Centenniel Mall (Scottish Rite) Jennifer Birdsall, Mother Advisor The Masonic News, Box 82304, 6510 Campbell Dr. 8510 Liz Wilhite, Sec. 421-7308 Masonic Temple, 1635 L St. Marion Robinson, Sec. 435-1510 6201 Queens Dr. 8516 Please send all correspondence to: Michaela Whitesell, Worthy Advisor Lincoln, NE 8501-2304 or email 2nd and 4th Tues. 6:30 p.m. them to [email protected] 4320 N. th St. #20 8521 1st Sat., 11:30 a.m. Scott Dodge, Chapter Dad 435-8328 Address all correspondence to the Sec. Salad-and-sandwich luncheon 1915 S.W. 15th St. 68522 2nd Tue. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. [email protected] Grand Lodge of Nebraska Temple Chapter 271 Other Bodies Ancient Free 332 S. Centennial Mall 8508 435-2144 Parents Club York Rite The Hiram Club of Lincoln and Accepted Masons Mary Louise Dempsey, W.M. 488-3660 Rhonda Werner, Pres. 475-2056 Roger W. Miner, Pres. 421-1674 Reginald S. Kuhn Lincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M. 5931 Margo Dr. 8510-5031 2nd Wed., :00 p.m. 1635 L St. 8508 -3453 Don Jelinek, W.P. 488-3976 1121 W. Burnham St. 8522 Grand Master James Michaelson, High Priest 311 Dale Dr. 8510-2253 Acacia Fraternity Luncheon Thurs’s :45 Sep.-May 1240 N. 10th St. 68508 7101 Eastborough Ln. 68505 Laurie Sieg, Sec. 464-2410 2255 Vine Street, 8503 436-6160 Scottish Rite Temple P.O. Box 81852 Roger Miner, Secretary 421-1674 7600 Baldwin Ave. 8507 Justin Cardisco, Ven. Dean 436-6160 Masonic News, Inc. Lincoln, NE 1st Mon. Stated Meeting :30 p.m. Zach Thiemann, Sec. 436-0409 1121 W Burnham St 8522-2124 Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501-2304 68501-1852 1st Wed. Special Meeting rd Mon. :30 p.m. Dennis Brydl, Pres. 423-6982 475-4640 Covered-dish dinner 6:30 p.m. except June, July, Aug., and Dec. Job’s Daughters Reuban Rieke, Vice-Pres 423-4376 Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. Beth Benson, Sec.-Treas. 486-3767 Temple Chapter Kensington Wade Kendle, Editor 304-6385 Masonic Lodges Bethel 5 Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons Rose Gillaspie, Pres. 489-5540 1635 L St. 68508-2510 476-3453 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 Nadyne Bauer, Sec. 488-3733 New Masonic Temple Assoc. Kristen Swisher, Guardian 402-202-7113 Lincoln Lodge 19 Tom Morrissey Jr., Ill. Master 489-3662 3rd Tues. 12:30 p.m. 1635 L Street 476-3453 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 5340 LaSalle St. 8516-1340 7051 S. 12th RD, Cortland 68331 ???, Pres. Don Arp Jr., W.M. 421-8602 [email protected] Bruce Watkins, Sec-Treas. 489-4317 Roger Miner, Recorder 421-1674 Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club 4530 S. 45th St. 68516-1119 Bruce Anderson, AG 435-0974 Please address all correspondence to Sec.- 1121 W Burnham St 8522-2124 James F Brown, Jr., Pres. 483-1727 Treas., 1635 L Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 Charles Burk, Sec. 423-6887 1st Wed., Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. Diane Brown, Sec.-Treas. 483-1727 2010 S. 26th St. 68502 8041 South 16th St. 68512 [email protected] 2nd Tues. Board of Directors meeting Covered-dish Dinner 6:30 p.m. Members welcome 4:30 p.m. 1st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Past Matrons Club Deb Kendle, Sec. 402-617-3991 Mount Moriah Commandery 4 Marilyn Jepson, Co-Pres. 423-6049 1400 North 64th St. 68505 Nebraska Masonic Home Lancaster Lodge 54 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 Earleen Ladd, Co-Pres 499-1889 [email protected] Mary C. Stapp, Exec. Dir. 1-800-245-5812 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 Bill Cummins., Cmdr. 423-2669 Wanda Salisbury, Sec.-Tres. 423-2922 No Honored Queen 1300 Avenue D Merv McDonough, W.M. 327-0990 Roger Miner, Recorder 421-1674 2nd and 4th Sat. 10:00 a.m. Plattsmouth NE 68048-1055 6419 Boxelder Dr. 68506-2805 1121 W Burnham St 8522-2124 Columbia Chapter 275 Dark July and August Masonic-Eastern Star Bill Cummins, Sec. 423-2689 1st Mon. Business meeting 7:00 p.m. 1542 No. 65th St. 68505 466-0890 Home for Children 1st Fri. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. Lorie Dodge, W.M. 435-8328 Bethel 27 2610 N. 48th St. Ron Giesselmann, Exec. Dir. 1915 SW 15th St. 68522-1513 Box 1327 (2415 N. Main St.) Bennett Lodge 94 Val Nickell, Guardian 475-8601 Scott Dodge, W.P. 435-8328 Fremont NE 68025-1327 1-402-721-1185 4641 Cooper Ave. 68506 Scottish Rite 2861 Homeland Place 68521 1915 SW 15th St. 68522-1513 [email protected] Fred Liebers, W.M. 310-5868 Scottish Rite Temple Nancy Weers, Sec. 466-3750 Bob Nickell, Assoc. Guardian 475-8601 842 W. Rose St. 68522-1636 332 S. Centennial Mall 435-2144 7240 Colby St 68505 2861 Homeland Place 68521 Stuart B. Erickson, Sr., Sec. 780-5672 P.O. Box 95013 68509-5013 1st Tues. Stated Meeting 7:00 p.m. Lila Comer, Sec. 421-2475 Assembly 6 P.O. Box 125 Bruce Wood, Gen. Sec. 435-2144 2010 Wilderness Ridge Drive 68512 Palmyra NE 68418-0125 , Venerable Master Columbia Chapter Kensington 1st Thur., 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m. Lorrie Bryant, Corr. 1st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. , Wise Master Kaylene Martin, Pres. 488-6388 Bethany Duncan, Honored Queen , Commander 401 S. 84th St. 8510 East Lincoln Lodge 210 , Master of Kadosh Elaine Malick, Sec. 438-8099 Bethel 60 YOU’RE INVITED! 2700 S St. 68503 476-2412 3rd Wed. Bus. Meeting 6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. Send all correspondence to: P.O. Box 67182, Lincoln NE 68516-7182 Monte Dietrick, W.M. 423-2805 Lincoln Assembly 6, 1440 Stockwell St. 68502-5469 Lodge Location: Shrine Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club 4641 Cooper Ave 489-4050 International Order of Rainbow Scott Dodge, Sec. 435-8328 Trudy Thornburg, Pres. 421-7167 Diana Weers, Guardian 304-1353 1915 S.W. 15th St. 68522 Sesostris Temple 474-6890 Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. 466-3750 5910 S. 52nd Street Ct. for Girls, will be holding their 1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. 1050 Saltillo Rd [email protected] Installation of Officers on Feb. Roca, Ne 8430 Starcraft Chapter 307 Doug Johnson, Assoc. Guardian 421-7006 28, at 3:00 p.m., at the Scottish North Star Lodge 227 Drew Borske, Potentate 476-2973 2645 B St. 8502 475-2820 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516 2610 N. 48th St. 68504 466-2236 Kelsey Rabel, Honored Queen Rite Temple. Allison Burris 1616 Meadowlark Rd. 8521-1578 Julie Fowler, W.M. 474-2633 Karel Capek, W.M. ??? 2020 Jefferson 8502 will be installed as Worthy Bethel 62 10319 Fieldcrest Cr, Apt 212 Omaha 68114 Daughters of the Nile Dennis Brydl, W.P. 423-6982 Advisor. Please plan to attend Steve Wetzel, Sec. 488-8198 4430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482 Naphis Temple 66 2510 Kessler Blvd 8502 Joann Rosenthal, Guardian 499-8934 to witness the beautiful Rainbow 1518 Skyline Drive 68506 Pat Derry, Queen 475-9446 Ileen Smith , Sec. 796-2204 4701 West Ramsey Rd., Lincoln, NE 68524 1st Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. 1018 S th St. 8510 3500 NW 26th St, 8524 Mark Poston, Assoc. Guardian 540-7270 installation ceremony and support 1st Wed. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Pam Lindholm, Sec. 475-1125 the Masonic youth of Lincoln. George Washington Lodge 250 Eastern Star No Honored Queen 4430 N. 0th St. 8507 -2482 Starcraft Kensington 2nd and 4th Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Eric Bachenberg W.M. 477-1009 Eastern Star Grand Chapter Ruth Beach, Pres. 464-0513 INSTALLATION 1422 S 24th St. 68502-2902 of Nebraska 815 Santa Monica Ave. 8504 Bethel 63 Wanda Fisher 1542 No. 65th Street 466-0890 Donald Eisenbarth, Sec.-Treas. 464-5564 Shirley Douglas, Sec. 488-3005 Address unpublished Worthy Grand Matron Trudi Thornburg, Guardian 421-7167 Rainbow Assembly #6 Lowell Erickson 5208 Locust St 8516 5535 S. 8th St. 68512 1st Tue. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Worthy Grand Patron 1st Tue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec. Kevin Thornburg, Assoc. Guardian 421-7167 Cathy Wagner 5535 S. 8th St. 68512 Feb. 28th at 3:00 p.m. Hickman Lodge 256 Grand Secretary Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club Karen Koinzan, Sec. 477-7205 4641 Cooper Ave., 8506 Box 156 Ingrid Hansen, Pres. 488-9389 6104 N.W. 7th St. 68521 Scottish Rite Temple Robert Moninger, W.M. ??? Fremont NE 8025 Doris Foust, Sec. 488-5114 Daphne Munford, Honored Queen ??? 1-800-832-9320 1st and 3rd Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Olin Boone, Sec. 486-3801 Capitol Chapter 320 6101 S Richland Circle 8516 Martha Cabieles, W.M. 402-261-5725 1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Electa Chapter 8 5110 S 80th St 68516 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 Jairo Cabieles, W.P. 261-5725 Brenda Frank-Collins, W.M. 476-8901 Cotner Lodge 297 5110 S 80th St. 68516 1542 No. th St. 8505 -0890 510 Hill St. 68502-3317 Kathy Berger, Sec. 488-5133 Tyler Weers, W.M. ??? Ron Wallick, W.P. 467-1549 5448 High St. 68506 5910 S 2nd St. Ct. 8516-3207 1901 N. 64th St. 68505-1214 1st Mon. 7:30 p.m. Ralph Riemann, Sec. 489-5338 Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. 3101 Fox Hollow Rd. 8506 4600 Birch hollow Dr. 68516-5107 1st Sat. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Capitol Chapter Kensington 1st Mon. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Kathy Berger, Pres. 488-5133 Electa Chapter Kensington Lorraine Wilbur, Sec.-Treas. 488-3466 Liberty Lodge 300 Marion Kantner, Pres. 435-0378 4th Thurs. 1635 L St. 8508 -3453 Susie Dunn, Sec. 484-5202 Maynard Seers, W.M. 464-0413 4000 Garfield St. 68506 City-Wide Past Matrons 4015 Touzalin Ave. 8507-1144 1st Thurs. Noon and Past Patrons Club Bruce A. Watkins, Secretary 489-4317 Mike Berger, Pres. 488-5133 3711 S. th St. 8506 Past Matrons Club Mary Louise Dutcher, V.P. 423-4783 Denise Lageuex, Pres. 489-4278 1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. Ilah Anderson, Sec.-Treas. 435-0974 Debra Storz, V.P. 788-2566 Craftsmen Lodge 314 Dona Y. Hurst, Sec.-Treas. 421-1108 Capital City Past Matrons 2645 B St. 8502 -2820 and Patrons Club Dennis Roether, W.M. 464-9408 Myrtle Chapter 94 Imogene Kermoade, Pres. 423-0188 2610 No. 48th St. 68504 466-2236 6817 Cleveland Ave. 8507-2816 Carolyn Cook, Vice Pres. 464-9337 Deb Kendle, W.M. 317-3991 James P. Heinke, Secretary 436-5691 1400 N. 64th St. 68505 Martha Countryman, Sec. 488-7473 P.O. Box 813, 8506-0813 Wade Kendle, W.P. 304-6385 Karen Cook, Treas. 470-3187 1st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. 1400 N. 64th St. 68505 1st Tue. Oct-May Legacy Estates Noon Helen Plucknett, Sec. 488-4450 College View Lodge 320 7828 Stonewall Court 68506 4641 Cooper Ave. 8506 2nd and 4th Tues. 7:30 p.m. Mail to Box 865, 8506-6865 Youth Groups Nathan Petersen, W.M. ??? Myrtle Club DeMolay-Lincoln Chapter 5615 Elkcrest Dr. 8516-1439 Barbara Chatfield, Pres. 467-2997 AJ Hartman, Master Councilor Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. Connie Weir, V.P. & Courtesy 488-9040 Jessica Rodriguez, Chap. Sweetheart 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 8516-5107 Bette Cummins, Sec/Treas 423-2689 Meetings 2nd and 4th Tues. 7 p.m. 1st. Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Scottish Rite Temple Martha Washington Chapter 153 Please send correspondence to: Tabula Rasa Lodge 332 4430 N. 0th St. 8507 466-2482 Carl Hartman, Chap. Dad 465-4972 Jeanne Krenk, W.M. 423-7518 1635 L St. 8508 -3453 1745 N. 79th 68507 2411 Surrey Court 68512 James F. Brown Jr., W.M. 483-1727 http://www.lincolndemolay.info/ 6710 Rexford Dr. 8506-1532 Mark Poston, W.P. 510-7270 Dennis Brydl, Sec. 423-6982 2411 Surrey Court 68512 Parents Club Paula Beezley, Sec. 489-4241 2510 Kessler Blvd. 8502 Del/Lori Moormeier, Co-Ch. 310 Carolyn Court 8510 423-4250 4th Tues. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. 1st Thurs. 7:30 p.m. PAGE  THE MASONIC NEWS FEBRUARY 2009 COMING EVENTS IN MASONRY

MON, FEB. 2 Fundraiser, Bethel 60, Don & Mille’s, 5-9 PM THU, FEB. 5-7 Grand Lodge Annual Communication, Kearney SAT, FEB. 7 DeMolay Sweetheart Dance, Fremont SUN, FEB. 8 Bethel 1, 75th Anniversary Celebration, Council Bluffs, 2:00 PM MON, FEB. 16 George Washington Dinner, Cotner 297, 6:30 PM, $10, RSVP TUE, FEB. 17 George Washington Dinner, Lincoln 19, 6:30 PM, $8, RSVP SAT, FEB. 21 Installation of Officers, Grand Lodge of Nebraska, 332 S. Centennial Mall, 3:00 PM MON, FEB. 23 Masonic News Inc. Board Meeting, 1635 L St., 7:00 PM MON, FEB. 23 Round Table Ritual Practice, Cotner 297, 7:00 PM MON, FEB. 23 Initiation Ceremony, Bethel 60, 7:00 PM SAT, FEB. 28 Initiation Ceremony, Bethel 5, 10:00 AM SAT, FEB. 28 Installation of Officers, Assembly 6, 332 S. Centennial Mall, 3:00 PM MON, MAR. 16 EA School of Instruction, Cotner 297, 1542 N 65th St., 7:00 PM Bethel 60 - Cont. from page 6 Masonic News Business Directory Real Estate/Estate/Business Equipment Auctioneers Don & Millie’s Great Plains Realty Auct.-Randy Fleming Auct’r. 402-210-4885 Fundraiser Website: http://gpsold.com E-mail: [email protected] Attorneys Jan. 5, Bethel 60 held a Lynn Alexander, a member of Lancaster Lodge 54 402-489-3000 fundraiser at Don & Millie’s. We make housecalls. Thank you to all who joined us Antique & Coin Appraisals last month! We would love for Tom Bassett, a member of Lincoln Lodge 19 402-484-8143 you to join us at our next monthly 25 years experience E-mail: [email protected] fundraiser on Mon., Feb. 2, between 5:00-9:00 p.m. Stop in or drive- Your business or professional service can be listed here in two lines for 12 months for just $28.60. Write The Masonic News. thru, say you are there to support Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501 or e-mail [email protected] “Job’s Daughters”, and a portion Bethel 60’s Honored Queen, Catherine Johnson, of the money you spend will go attended College View Lodge’s installation on to the Bethel to help buy new Jan. 4! Diana Weers photo paraphernalia. We hope you join us! Kenneth Maser Todd Biester at the ceremony. A special big regular business meeting. The Jim Love John Love Bennet Lodge thanks goes out to the members calendar for the remainder of Installation Patrick McCashland Bill Haberlan of Bethel 27 and Guardian, Val January events was shared. We sang Andy Elliot Steve Noren Nickell, for all their assistance “Happy Birthday” to our Promoter On Jan. 11, members of Bill Cave Bethels 60 and 27 performed a to make the cross a success! of Hospitality, Pam Johnson, who 4040 A Street Lincoln, NE 68510 floral cross at the Installation of celebrated a January birthday! Bethel Meeting “The Funeral Home Officers of Bennet Lodge. Bethel 211 E. 1st Street Future Events Hickman, NE Family & Friends 60 would like to thank Bennet On Mon., Jan. 12, the Recommend.” Locally Owned for asking us to perform the cross members of Bethel 60 held a Feb. 2 – Don & Millie’s & Operated Since 1883 Fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 8 – Bethel Meeting, 7 p.m. Bethel 27 Feb. 21 – Mardi Gras Prospect Party, 1-4 p.m. Val Nickell, Bethel Guardian Feb. 23 – Bethel Meeting & Initiation Ceremony, 7 p.m. 488-0934 • bmlfh.com New Officers exchange. We hope our special guest enjoyed herself and comes Sat., Dec. 27, was the date of back soon. Thank you to Bethany Bethel 5 Bethel 27’s Installation Ceremony and Joy for getting everything at the Masonic Temple at 1635 L organized for a successful party! Deb Kendle, Guardian Secretary Street in Lincoln. There was a large number of attendees for the INITIATION Feb. 28 – Bethel Meeting/ All are welcome to attend any ceremony followed by a reception Initiation, 1635 L St., 10 a.m. of our Bethel Meetings. We would and a dance. And can those kids We are happy to announce Mar. 8 – Go to Church love to have people on the sidelines. dance!! Us parents had to call it that Bethel 5 initiated two new girls, Sunday, details to come Members and the Bethel a night otherwise the kids would Miranda Sinkule and Karey Newton Mar. 14 – Bethel Meeting, Mother Guardian Council of Bethel still be dancing! It was a nice on Dec. 13. Congratulations Mick Ceremony, 1635 L St., 10 a.m. 5 wishes everyone a joyous ceremony that a lot of people to you both and we know you Mar. 28 – Bethel Meeting, and A Very Happy New Year. outside our Masonic family were will have a great time in Job’s. 1635 L St., 10 a.m. able to witness (and hopefully Games abounded at Bethal become part of our Masonic 27’s Christmas Party on FLORAL CROSS family!). Thank you to everyone Dec. 20. Val Nickel photo CEREMONY who helped with the preparation, the ceremony, the reception, We have been very active and the dance - we couldn’t already with activities and projects have pulled it off without you!! for the new year. Bethel 5 has been honored to assist Bethel 27 with Party with Bethel 27! many Floral Cross Ceremonies for the folowing Installations: Lodges Bethel 27 had their Christmas 19, 54 and 300, Electa 8 and Myrtle Party on Sat., Dec. 20, at the North Chapter 94 Order of the Eastern Star. Star Lodge. We had snacks (of Bethel 27 performs the We wish the Lodges and Chapters Bethel Guardian Kristin course), games, and a white elephant Floral Cross. Val Nickel photo the best for the coming year. Swisher shows off Christ- mas ornaments given to The Jobies of Bethel 5 BETHEL INSTALLATION Bethel 5 by MNJD Dehnia pose after the initiation on Herrick. Deb Kendle photo Dec. 13. Deb Kendle photo On Dec. 27, Bethel 5 held a closed Installation of Officers during their regular meeting. The following daughters were installed: Kassandra Root, Treasurer; Elizabeth Mami, Chaplain; Whitney Medley, Librarian, and Miranda Sinkule as Musician. On Jan. 10, Karey Newton was installed as Recorder. Congratulations to all the girls and we look forward to a fun term.

UPCOMING EVENTS Jobies participating in Bethel 5’s initiation of Miranda Bethel 27 members and adult leaders who and Karey included Grand Bethel Honored Queen Mimi attended the Installation of Officers on Feb. 14 – Bethel Meeting, and Miss Nebraska J.D. Dehnia. Thanks also goes to Dec. 27. Photo courtesy of Val Nickel 1635 L St., 10 a.m. members of Bethels 27 and 18. Bridget Anderson photo