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Liberty Lodge 300 In This Randy Cox, Correspondent Issue: Greetings to all Brothers. Nov. 11 EA Degree, 7:00 p.m. Liberty Lodge would like to Nov 18 Table Lodge, RSVP to Lberty Lodge has Past welcome into the fraternity Brothers Bruce Watkins, 489-4317 Masters Dinner Steve Roberson, Tony Brekke, and Nov 25 Dark, Happy Thanksgiving. Page 1 John Burt. They went through Dec. 2 B u s i n e s s M e e t i n g , the one day and successfully potluck starting at 6:15 p.m. Lincoln Valley’s proved up in the Masters Degree. Dec. 9 FC Degree, 7:00 p.m. Teacher of the Year Dec. 12 All Temple Christmas Party Page 1 PAST MASTERS NIGHT Dec. 16 MM Degree, 7:00 p.m. All-Temple Christmas On Oct. 14, we held our CONCESSIONS Party plans annual Past Masters night. We Page 1 enjoyed a fantastic dinner of Volunteers are still needed Cotner Lodge roast pork, green beans, scalloped for the concession stand at the sponsors benefit for potatoes, salad, rolls and apple pie, NU football games. The season Children Home prepared by W.B. Bob Foreman seems to be flying by, so if you Page 2 and his wife Phyllis. A brief would like to participate, come history of the Lodge was read by to Lodge or contact W.B. Wade W.B. Bob Foreman receives his 50 years of service award Temple Chapter has R.W.B. Bruce Watkins, along with Kendle. He still needs work crews from Gov. Dave Heineman at the state capitol on Oct. Waffleman Fundraiser the names of those Past Masters for the Kansas and Colorado games. 21. Also shown is Monte Fredrickson, Acting Director Page 2 who are no longer with us. W.B. of the Nebraska Department of Roads. Deb Kendle photo Wade Kendle delivered an address NOTES ON BRETHREN The “Word of 54” concerning the Lodge, some history, Page 3 some thoughts on being a Lodge W.B. Walt Baumann is Master and updated all on how the getting better from some health DeMolay Hall of Fame Lodge is doing in 2010. Nine Past issues, and hopefully will be Page 3 Masters were in attendance. They returning to the Lodge soon. were W.B. Dave L. Williams, 1977, W.B. James Batten is doing better Starcraft Chapter W.B. Roger W. Miner, 1986-87, after a fall. Keep these brothers sponsors brick 1999, R.W.B. Bruce Watkins, 1990, in your thoughts and prayers. Page 4 W.B. Pete L. Bornemeier, 1992, Congratulations to Bro. Dan W.B. Bob Foreman 1996-97, W.B. Necas on 40 years of service G. Washington Lodge Liberty Lodge 300 held its annual Past Masters Dale G. Lueders, 2000, W.B. James to the Nebraska Department of thanks fish fry team Dinner on Oct. 14. Past Masters present included: Batten, 2003 and current Master, Roads and to W.B. Bob Foreman Page 4 W.B. Wade Kendle, 2004, and W.B. on 50 years of service to the same Back Row: Dave L. Williams, 1977. Dale G. Lued- Maynard Sears, 2009. They each agency. These brethren were ers, 2000, Jame L. Batten, 2003 and current Master, Lincoln Lodge plans gave a short talk on their time as presented their service awards Wade R. Kendle, 2004, Front Row: Roger W. Miner, pancake breakfast Master, it was all quite interesting. by Gov. Dave Heineman at a 1986-1987, 1999, Bob R. Foreman 1996-1997, May- Page 4 special ceremony honoring State nard Sears, 2009, and Bruce A. Watkins, 1990. Also UPCOMING EVENTS employees at the Capitol on Oct. 21. present but not pictured was Pete L. Bornemeier, M. Washington 1992. Photo courtesy of Roger Miner hosts Chili Cookoff COME TO THE ALL-TEMPLE Page 4

CHRISTMAS PARTY Lincoln Valley Electa Chapter 1635 L STREET participates in Scottish Rite Community Day Sunday, December 12 Page 4 5:30 p.m. Covered Dish Submitted by Bruce Wood, Secretary Hickman Lodge On Mon., Nov. 15, the Lin- trait will be the Bring a dish to share. reports on one-day coln Valley Scottish Rite will place Valley’s first Page 5 Christmas Music, Carol Sing, and Festive Decorations the 2010 Scottish Rite Distinguished involvement Teacher of the Year Portrait in the with Dr. Steve Holiday Fellowship, Visit by Santa and his Elves East Lincoln welcomes Lincoln Public Schools Adminis- Joel, the new new member Invite your Prospects tration Building, 5901 O Street. Superintendent Page 5 The placement of Bob Reek- for Lincoln Party Details er’s portrait in the entrance to the Public Schools. Bethel 63 to have Lincoln Public Schools Admin- We invite all Ilah Anderson Potato Bake for HIKE istration Building will be held Bob Reeker of the Lincoln Page 5 It’s time to put Sun., Dec. at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Reeker is the Masonic Com- 12 on your calendar of holiday 2010 Distinguished Scottish Rite munity to the presentation. Let’s Bethel 60 and Bethel 5 events! The All-Temple Christ- Teacher of the Year, one of, if not make a good showing of support Page 6 mas Party at 1635 L Street thee highest honor bestowed upon for the Teacher of the Year Pro- will be that evening, beginning a teacher locally. This presentation gram and the Lincoln Scottish Rite. Trestleboard at 5:30 p.m. with a covered dish. and placement of Mr. Reeker’s por- Bring an entree, salad, or des- Page 7 sert to share. Tableware will be furnished. This year there will be Mrytle Chapter reports activities and crafts for the kids Vacant Chair Ceremony on Chili Cookoff - adults, too if they want to join Page 8 in, seasonal music, festive decora- will not be held in Columbia Chapter reports tions, and that jolly, special visitor Page 8 with treats! The Christmas tree will be decorated on Sat., Nov. Lincoln this year 27 about 11:30 a.m.. We will Wade Kendle, Editor NEXT MASONIC serve hot cocoa, sandwiches, NEWS BOARD chips, and cookies when the job The Vacant Chair Ceremony, this year. I’ve been informed that MEETING: is done! Anyone is welcome to which has been performed on something will be done around Feb. 21 join in. Call Ilah Anderson at Veterans Day the last several Memorial Day instead. Watch 435-0974 if you have questions. years, will not be taking place for more details in the future. 7:00 pm, 1635 L St PAGE  THE MASONIC NEWS NOVEMBER 2010

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Cotner Lodge 297 Temple Chapter 271 Donald Albrecht, Correspondent Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent that allow individual Lodges to opportunity this benefit provides Degrees STATED MEETING Sis. Nadyne Bauer sent a brand the event with their own and shine a positive light on your sympathy card to Sis. Charlotte identity. Many Lodges large and organization and your commitment Eugene Harris was passed The stated meeting of Temple Halverson on the death of her small have remarked that they to the development of less-fortunate to the degree of a Fellowcraft Chapter 271 O.E.S. was held on sister-in-law. Sis. Judy McDonough do not have the resources to children – and, by all means, Mason on Sep. 20. Eugene was Oct. 4, at the Scottish Rite Temple. underwent emergency surgery the create any significant community buy a ticket, come and dance! so energized by the degree work Prior to the meeting, Sis. Mary day of the stated meeting, but presence – visibility that helps Contact Don Albrecht, Cotner and ritual that he requested that his Stapp, Executive Director of the is now recovering well at home. draw attention to the organization, Lodge to request promotional Masters degree be scheduled the Nebraska Masonic Home, and Several members traveled to the create a positive image and aid in materials and more information. following Monday. Sep. 27 raised Sis. Mary Vrbka, Administrator, Nebraska Masonic Home on Oct. member recruitment. Cotner Lodge Don Albrecht three Masons to the last and highest presented an informative program 9 to enjoy lunch and present a has provided press kits with various 402.304.7213 grade of ancient craft Masonry. about the Home to members. musical program for the residents. press releases, posters, ads and [email protected] Cotner Lodge was pleased to raise Worthy Matron Sis. Karan graphics. Take advantage of the Bro. Dan Kahler Jr, of George Birdsall opened the meeting with WAFFLEMAN Washington Lodge 250. Our third the question “How can you have candidate, Ken Kolts was joined by charisma?” Associate Grand Matron The Chapter hosted the his Father, Ray Kolts who made Sis. Carol Hudkins and Associate Waffleman at the Sesostris Shrine the trip from Idaho and assisted Grand Patron Bro. Carl Plants Center on Sun., Oct. 17 from 4:30 in his son’s degree. Ray is Past were presented and introduced to 7:00 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Master of Elysian Lodge 418 of Los to the Chapter. Following the Chapter’s projects. The evening Angeles, CA. Congratulations to all. meeting, members assisted Sis. included tasty waffles with all the Carol with table decorations in trimmings, musical entertainment preparation for 2012 Grand Chapter. by Oasis, and a silent auction.

Bro. Eugene Harris was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason on Sep. 20. Darrel Weers photo Father and son Ray and Ken Kolts. W.B. Ray made the trip from Idaho to be at his son’s Master Mason degree on Sep. 27. Don Albrecht photo

Highway Beautification Worthy Matron Karan Birdsall, Worthy Patron Don Jelinek, Bros. Merv McDonough and Tim Birdsall, Cotner Lodge patrols a 2 Sis. Laurie Sieg, and Bro. Ken Sieg are ready to mile stretch of highway twice serve customers at Temple Chapter’s Waffleman a year as part of the Nebraska New Master Masons Ken Kolts, Eugene Harris, and Dan event on Oct. 17. Lorrie Bryant photo Department of Roads Adopt-A- Kayler Jr. were raised on Sep. 27. Phill Hood photo Highway beautification program. Eight Cotner “eagle-eyes” scoured HolidayÊClassicÊRock the ditches near Eagle and found Featuring the task “easy going.” It is much easier to keep a ditch clean than it is TheÊBrakmen to make it clean. Thanks go out to 2001ÊNebraskaÊMusicÊHallÊofÊFameÊInducteesÊ&ÊRecordingÊArtists those who braved road-kill, insects, F]ZjYkcYkHj]ea]j]Jg[c:Yf\g^l`].(kYf\/(k mystery packages, household siding and other surprises. Job well done!

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Dance for the Masonic-Eastern Star A & ‘ F Children’s Home in Fremont. Music ‘ will be provided by the Brākmen, a 60s and 70s rock band recently Cotner Lodge No.297 A Cotner Lodge No.297 inducted into the Nebraska Music United States and the DeMolay International Alumni DeMolay continue to be highly Friends to perform for Tyson Jenkins, passed to the at selected Department of Defense Association Hall of Fame. The relevant and necessary to character “Change For the Troops” degree of a Fellow Craft Mason dependent schools in Europe, the Alumni Association is committed development in young people in the on Oct. 15. We congratulate them Pacific, and Puerto Rico. More to recognizing the achievements difficult world of today.” Mark Clinton will perform on their progress in Masonry! units are projected to open in each of successful Senior DeMolays. Dr. John Bailey, Soldier, with several of his esteemed of the next three years. Lt Col The Hall of Fame spotlights International Educator, “The De- colleagues for the Third Annual Master Mason Karen Pullen, Commander of the DeMolay’s bright past and will be Molay experience lasts a lifetime. Masterworks of Masons Concert Degree conferred on AF JROTC Detachment at Lincoln the showcase for its shining future. It begins with the inspired and to benefit Grand Master John Three Brothers Public Schools, is excited about the It reminds all DeMolays of what ever-inspiring ritual. The wisdom Parsons’ “Change for the Troops” opportunity to work with Lancaster can be accomplished with hard behind those words gives each program on Nov. 12. Tickets are Fellow Craft Masons Chris Lodge. “I am well aware of the work. Space does not permit me new member a moral North Star to available from the Grand Lodge Stokes, Justin Williams, and commitment Masons make to the to highlight all inductees, so I’ve guide him for all the years ahead. at www.glne.org home page then Jonathan Block were the latest community, as my husband Michael selected a sampling and encourage Practical opportunities abound in click on “Events Information” to Lancaster Lodge Brothers to be has been a Mason for years and is you to check out the entire list and DeMolay to learn teamwork–the buy tickets. You may also buy raised to the sublime degree of a a member of Lancaster Lodge,” she bios onlne: http://www.demolay. true foundation of leadership. Is it them at the door if any are left, Master Mason on Oct. 29. Most said. “Our cadets join me in being org/aboutdemolay/halloffame.php any wonder that DeMolay develops as tickets are selling fast! Cost is W.Bro. Reg Kuhn honored us with very excited about this opportunity Carl Albert, Politician, 46th so many outstanding leaders in $21 for adults, $5 for children and his presence by visiting Lancaster to develop a rapport with his Speaker of the House, “In reflecting all the important fields of human students at the door. 100% of the Lodge to confer the degree. brothers in Lancaster Lodge.” on my forty-nine years of public endeavor?” proceeds go to the “Change for the Congratulations on achieving Stop by and enjoy sausage, service, I find that the precepts of Troops” program. See you there! the once-in-a-lifetime milestone bacon, and pancakes for a $5.00 Mel Blanc, Voice Actor, “I the Order of DeMolay have been have been a member of DeMolay of further light in Masonry! minimum donation and help invaluable to me. This was particu- Lancaster Lodge No. 54 reach for sixty-three years. I thank God larly true the two times I was just a and DeMolay for helping me be- Lodge Elections out to the community, support the heartbeat away from the presidency This Month national defense, and positively come kind and thoughtful to my of the United States and faced very parents and all my friends. I had impact the youth who will difficult decisions. My public life, Lancaster Lodge will hold its inherit this great nation from us. many opportunities to do the wrong as well as my private life, has been things, and I might have done them, annual election of officers on Nov. guided by the DeMolay vow – to Master Mason Degree if it were not for DeMolay. God 5. Your 2010 line-up of advancing love and serve God, my country, conferred on Three bless them.” and elected officers is as follows: and my fellow man.” Mark Clinton, Senior Warden; Brothers Walt Disney, Cartoonist Ex- Tyler White, Junior Warden; W.B. Cecil D. Andrus, Politician, traordinaire, “I feel a great sense of Ben Hughes, Senior Deacon; Fellow Craft Masons Chris 4 time Governor of Idaho, “The obligation and gratitude toward the Bro. Mark Clinton. Shane Rhian, Junior Deacon; Stokes, Justin Williams, and young men of the DeMolay orga- Order of DeMolay for the important Ed Polochick photo W.B. Joe Huskey, Treasurer; and Jonathan Block were the latest nization are taught responsibility, part it played in my life. Its precepts W.B. Bill Cummins, Secretary. Lancaster Lodge Brothers to be integrity, and honesty, and those have been invaluable in making de- have been the central values in my Lancaster Lodge to Elected Trustees are M.W.B. Jim raised to the sublime degree of a cisions, facing dilemmas and crises. life. All of us who were involved Host New Year’s Eve Brown, W.B. Steve Green, and Master Mason on Oct. 29. MWB DeMolay stands for all that is good in DeMolay in my time benefited Gala at the W.B. Carl Plants. Remember Reg Kuhn of Lincoln Lodge No. for the family and for our country. tremendously from it. There are Rococo Theatre your obligation and vote for the 19 honored us with his presence by I feel privileged to have enjoyed good of Masonry. See you there! visiting Lancaster Lodge to confer hundreds of thousands of examples membership in DeMolay. the degree. Also in attendance were of men whose adult careers were Lancaster Lodge will open Burl Ives, Musician, Actor, Lancaster 54’s own Past Grand greatly enhanced because of their its doors to the public for its first- Bylaws Under “I was fortunate to be born into a Masters MWB Don Swanson, participation in DeMolay. The sad ever 2010 Finale New Year’s Eve Review family of Masons. Indeed, my older Jim Brown, and Russ Reno. part of it is that it is such a brief Gala! Join us as we celebrate an sister, Audrey was Grand Matron Visiting from Kimball was Grand period in our lives that we are able old-fashioned New Year’s Eve as W.M. Patrick Barger called of the Order of Eastern Star in Senior Steward John Ferguson. to be a part of it, but it occurs at our fraternal brother Guy Lombardo for a review of the Lancaster Illinois. My DeMolay experience Congratulations on achieving a time of great change in a young did while you dance to the big- Lodge Bylaws last February. came very naturally because of my the once-in-a-lifetime milestone man’s life. DeMolay’s lessons last band sounds of the Bobby Lane After appointing a committee father and brothers. Thus was my of further light in Masonry! a lifetime.” Orchestra, partake of a cash bar, to accomplish this by soliciting youth enhanced.” enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres at 10:00 input from the lodge, several Reubin Askew, Politician, EVENT CALENDAR Gary Collins, William Clin- p.m., and toast the New Year at administrative recommendations Governor of Florida and presiden- ton, Lee Dryfus, Robert Duncan, Midnight with champagne amid have been received and will be tial candidate in 1983, “DeMolay NOV. 5: Dinner 6:15 p.m; Paul Harvey, Fran Tartenton, the beautiful Art Deco era Rococo discussed and/or read aloud on played an important role during the Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. Tom Osborne, John Wayne, Dean Theatre in high-style! We’re Nov. 5. Bylaw amendments must formative years of my life. It gave NOV. 6: Pancake Breakfast Spanos, a total of 53 honorees. looking forward to a traditional New be read in open lodge and lay over me one of my earliest opportuni- at the lodge to benefit Year’s Eve celebration like those we for 30 days before being voted on. Lincoln Public School Air all remember from bygone years. Force JROTC, 8 a.m-10 a.m. Tickets are already on sale Pancake Breakfast NOV. 12: Masterworks of Masons for $30.00 per person and may to Benefit Lincoln concert for “Change for the be purchased online at www. Public Schools’ Air Troops.” 7:30 p.m. at the lodge. rococotheatre.com. Doors open Force Junior ROTC N O V. 1 9 : F e l l o w C r a f t at 9:00 p.m. Orchestra plays Degree (Team 3). 6:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Dress code is Saturday morning Nov. 6 N O V. 2 6 : N o e v e n t a t coat and tie or tuxedo for men, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. will lodge. Happy Thanksgiving! evening gown or complimentary find your brothers hosting the Air DEC. 3: Dinner 6:15 p.m; attire for ladies. Minimum 21 Force Junior ROTC cadets from Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. years of age. Designated drivers the Lincoln Public Schools for D E C . 1 0 : M a s t e r will be available should anyone a pancake breakfast to benefit Mason Degree. 6:30 p.m. need them. Happy New Year! their many fine programs. Air Four Past Grand Masters attend Master Mason Force Junior Reserve Officer NOTE: Please check our website Degree at Lancaster 54: MWBs Don Swanson Entered Apprentice Training Corps (AF JROTC) is at www.lancaster54.org for the (1974), Jim Brown (2000), Reg Kuhn (2008), and and Fellow Craft an educational program designed most current Event Calendar. Russ Reno (2009). Patrick Barger photo Degrees conferred to develop quality leaders for on Three Brothers the United States Air Force. The Air Force Junior ROTC On Oct. 8, Justin Williams Program provides citizenship and Jonathan Block were the latest training and an aerospace science

Chris Stokes, Jonathan Block, and Justin Williams are raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on Oct. 29. Michael Mennella photo PAGE  THE MASONIC NEWS NOVEMBER 2010 Starcraft Chapter 307 George Lincoln Lodge 19 Terri Sherman, Correspondent Washington Lowell Vestal, Correspondent

STATED MEETING Sis. Mary Sensenig is living Lodge 250 FUN NIGHT IS NEAR Plan to bring family, friends at the Martin house at Tabitha. Sis. and prospective members to enjoy On a wonderful fall evening Freida Flack’s husband John passed Dave Snyder, Corr. Our annual Fun Night, coming this Saturday-morning delight. Starcraft Chapter 307 met for their away on Sep. 17. Sis. Doris Wolfe on Tue., Nov. 16, is just fun. No The price: $5.00 at the door regular October stated meeting. has been at Holmes Lake Manor Last Fish business. No speeches, just fun! for adults; $3.00 for children. Worthy Matron Sis. Cora Redwine but is now home. Past Patron and Out The Door It all starts with a covered- and Bro. Dennis Brydl welcomed Past Grand Patron, Robert Marks dish dinner at 6:30 in our Temple TABLE LODGE us to fall. Twenty-five were in had a stroke and is doing better. The last of the George and dining room. So, bring a covered COMING IN JANUARY attendance to enjoy the evening. Before the close of the Martha Washington Second Saturday dish to share---a meat, casserole, meeting, W.M. Cora thanked Joann Fish Fry fishes for 2010 left the door vegetable, bread or dessert. Iced Watch next month’s Masonic Good News Rosenthal for serving as substitute last month. The Masonic trawler tea, coffee and a children’s drink News for details of our Table sentinel during voting. Following the is in dry-dock getting barnacles will furnished by our Lodge. Lodge, that night of revels and Starcraft voted to sponsor a meeting we all enjoyed refreshments scraped off, and we are all settling Bingo after dinner will test toasts with a military flavor. brick at the Children’s Home and provided by Sis. Cheryl Pope. in for a Winter’s hibernation... our skills at winning. Prizes will Watch, too, for details on to help with the Masonic Youth We have our fond memories be hams, turkeys and other popular our 2011 Installation of Officers. Conference to be held in 2011. At Starcraft Birthdays of the fellowship and cameraderie prizes. Make it a family outing the last Kensington meeting, the that came with the site preparation, with kids, friends and prospective BRO. DUANE ACKLIE ladies played Bingo. They always Dec 1...... Sharon Rabel food preparation and frying and members. No reservations needed; HONORED meet the 1st Tuesday of the month. Dec 4...... Robert Marks baking, and, of course, the eating... just come and enjoy Fun Night! Bob and Shirley Marks Dec 11...... Beverly Ryba We would like to look back Bro. Duane Acklie was one of celebrated their 60th anniversary on Dec 12...... Margaret Ann Davis on another year, and give heartfelt PANCAKE BREAKFAST 12 Scottish Rite members who were Oct. 28. Leroy and JoAnn Rosenthal Dec 13...... Cathy Holloway thanks to all from George and COMING SAT., DEC. 4 announced as 50-year members celebrated their 40th anniversary on Dec 17...... Tom Fisher Martha Washington and friends who of the Rite at its annual Feast of Oct. 16 and Doris and Carroll Foust Dec 17...... Mary Kay Retzlaff extended themselves in working so Although the city has Tishri on Sep. 24. Bro. Acklie, who celebrated their 60th anniversary Dec 18...... Bonnie Kalkwarf hard on food and site preparation canceled the Star City Holiday holds bachelor’s and law degrees on Oct. 1. Jim Gray will be 99 Dec 20...... Dona Pritchett and serving for all those Second Parade, our Lodge will continue from UNL, is associated with Crete on Oct. 25. Granddaughter of Dec 21...... Rita Imlay Saturday Fish Fries. And where its traditional Pancake Breakfast on Carrier Corp., a major motor freight Bonnie Kalkwarf, Jamie Lamb, Dec 26...... Lois Wilson Bornemeier would we be without those who Sat., Dec. 4, 7:30-11:30 a.m. in our carrier headquartered in Lincoln. was married on Sep. 18 to Dale Dec 30...... Jean Stephens were eating the fish; those who Temple dining room. Our menu The Feast of Tishri Harvey. Bonnie said it was quite Dec 31...... Dorothy Dunning supported us each time (we hope will offer fluffy, golden pancakes, is a celebration of an ancient the unusual wedding but very nice. we rewarded your faithfulness with delicious sausages, orange juice, Jewish harvest festival. the best fried fish in 46 counties!)? coffee and a children’s drink. Sickness and Distress From George Washington Lodge/ KENSINGTON Martha Washington Eastern Star, Submitted by Ruth Beach Dorothy Metcalf, wife of Past we thank you all for your support! Good Lord willin’ and the Grand Patron Bro. Bob Metcalf and Starcraft Kensington met Electa Chapter 8 Starcraft member passed away on creek don’t rise, see you all again for a 12:30 luncheon on Oct. after the snows all melt next April! Sep. 21 and the service was held on 5. The luncheon committee was Susie Dunn, Correspondent Sep. 25. Sis Dorothy was a Grand Sisters Alma Wilson, Carolyn Rep and was Grand Treasurer for 7 TRIVIA Stated Meeting, Oct. 2 for Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at which Mook, Eldine Dove, and Ileen time we will hold elections for years. She was a 50 year member. Smith. We played bingo today. Q: What did Masons have Electa Chapter held its the 2011 officers. Please join us! She is survived by her son Bro. Ruth Beach, P.M. and Shirley to do with the Boston Tea Party? regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. Ross Metcalf, P.P. of Starcraft Marks, P.M. went to the Masonic 2. Worthy Matron pro-tem Denise KENSINGTON OCT. 7 Chapter. Sympathy of the chapter Home Caring Club dinner on Sep. A: All who participated Lagueux welcomed all and shared a has been expressed to the family. 17 in Plattsmouth. They visited in the raid were Masons and number of interesting and fun facts President Marion Kanter Bro. Jim Gray, P.P. who celebrated the entire planning was done about pumpkins. Worthy Patron welcomed fourteen members to his 99th Birthday on Oct. 25. in a Masonic Lodge-room. Don Frank also welcomed everyone our October meeting. Sisters Martha Several of our members are and thanked the substitutes for the Wanda Thorn, Bonnie Solomon struggling with their husbands’ Questions and Answers evening. A short business meeting and Rosella Frank provided the Washington illnesses. Sis. Darlene Miltner’s are from the M a s o n i c followed. Items of note include: lunch. Decorations were provided husband Don is in Eastmont’s Care Quiz Book, Published by Worthy Matron pro-tem by Sis. Paula Edwards. Sis. Amelia Chapter 153 Center, and Shirley Marks’, P.M. the Powner Company, 1956. Denise announced that Electa Heckman offered the blessing for husband Past Grand Patron Bob is participating in the Yonkers our meal and time together. A Charlotte Contatore, Corr. Marks is at Madonna for rehab Community Day fundraiser which is short business meeting followed. following a stroke. Our thoughts and Martha Washington met on DUES ARE DUE a fund-raising event for all 501(c)(3) Courtesy Chair Sis. Betty good wishes go out to these families. Sep. 2 for its regular meeting. nonprofit and school organizations. Pauley reported the following Birthdays this month were Plans for the Roast Beef Dinner The event is designed to provide Sisters have October Birthdays: Ruth Beach, P.M. and Christine to be held on Oct. 10 were final- local nonprofit organizations with Marian Walters, Mary Adkins Gonnerman, P.M. on Oct. 8, Ingrid ized. A BIG THANK YOU to all a fun and easy way to raise and Susie Dunn. Get-well cards Hansen, P.M. on Oct. 14, and of the Star Chapters that supported Dues for all Masonic money. Community Day at Yonkers were sent to Sisters Wilma Sis. Mary Sensenig on Oct. 13. said Roast Beef Dinner. We will Lodges for 2011 are due Jan. takes place on Sat., Nov. 13. (To Chestnut and Edna Zulke. T h e n e x t m e e t i n g also be holding a Chili Cookoff on 1. Send payment to your Lodge purchase the $5.00 coupon booklet Kensington is hosting a food will be Nov. 2 at which the Secretary. Members with unpaid Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. cost $5.00. filled with several money-saving drive for the Food Bank. A memo nominating committee will report dues will be delinquent March Bring your favorite chili recipe coupons, contact any Electa officer.) from Director Scott Young has on the officers for next year. 1. Suspension by Grand Lodge in you crockpot to be judged by comes April 30. Suspension in been posted on the Bulletin Board all who attend. [See ad below.] Lodge also means suspension in Member Deaths outside of the dining room. The Eastern Star, York Rite, Scottish memo lists the items most needed Rite and Shrine. W.M. pro-tem Denise by the Food Bank. A collection Masonic Temple Association of Havelock, Inc Look at your dues card. If it does not say 2011, informed the chapter of the deaths barrel is just inside of the dining send payment today to your of two long-time members, Sisters room entrance and all Masonic Is sponsoring the 1st Secretary. Marie Frey and Gladys Atkins. family members who use the Chili-Feed Cookoff Eastern Star dues are 1635 L Street building are invited also due Jan. 1. Send dues and encouraged to support this to your Chapter Secretary. Announcements EVERYONE WELCOME Unpaid members will be- project to benefit this community come delinquent Oct. 1, with Electa has been asked to agency. Mr. Young will be the suspension Dec. 31. decorate the tables and dining room speaker for our November program. When: November 20th 5:30-7pm for the All-Temple Christmas Party The nominees for our Where: Masonic Temple scheduled for Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. 2011 officers will be presented The Job’s Daughters of and elected at our November 4430 N. 70th St., Lincoln Tell our advertisers Bethel 27 will be presenting meeting with installation to take you saw their ad in the Flag ceremony prior to the place at our December meeting. Cost: $5.00 per person at the door start of our November meeting. Kensington will not meet in A coin march followed January or February, 2011. Compete for Bragging rights as having the the business meeting. After It was announced that the the officers retired, everyone annual All-Temple Christmas Party “BEST” chili. Each crockpot will be assigned gathered in the dining room for is scheduled for Dec. 12. The tree is a number, and voting will be by numbers. Those refreshments which were provided to be set up and decorated on Nov. providing a crockpot full of Chili don’t have by Sis. Dona Hurst. The Halloween 27. Electa has been asked to decorate themed table decorations were the tables and the dining room. to pay. In addition, there will be water, iced provided by Sis. Susie Dunn. Kensington’s next meeting tea, coffee and Carrot Cake by Shellie Smith. Our next meeting is scheduled will be Nov. 4, at noon. NOVEMBER 2010 THE MASONIC NEWS PAGE  Hickman Lodge 256 Bethel 63 Jeff Eggerling, Correspondent Kristi Thornburg, Correspondent

October Business hosted a one day on Sat., Sep. BETHEL MEETINGS Majority Ceremony held for Meeting 25. The following candidates Catherine Johnson at Bethel were made Master Masons; Gayle The members and council 60. Bethel 63 was pleased On Thu., Oct. 7, Hickman Hanshaw, Jeffery Kubik, John members of Bethel 63 gathered to help with this ceremony Lodge met for a short regular (Jack) Irons, Johnny Joe Martin, together on Oct. 7 for a regular and would like to congratulate business meeting. During the Joshua Ames, Mark Schneider, and business meeting. The meeting Catherine on becoming a majority meeting we discussed various Sean Trainor all of Hickman Lodge was short and many of the girls member of this beautiful order! things, plus we read and voted 256. We also did some courtesy were word perfect – keep up the on some petitions. The brethren work for a few other lodges. Gary good work! On the evening of GO-TO-CHURCH voted on Tim Colwell and Brian Schmidt of East Lincoln 210, Oct. 21, Bethel 63 assembled for Goninan to receive the degrees of Russell Shockey of York Lodge 56, a regular business meeting. After On the morning of Oct. 24, Masonry. After the meeting the and Anthony Brekke, John Burt, the meeting was brought to a close, members met at St. Luke’s Methodist The Grand Family joined brethren left to finish watching and Steve Roberson of Liberty the daughters and adults set the Church. During the service, the Bethel 63 in the cooler at the Nebraska football game. Lodge 300. Congratulations fellows tables and put out the decorations members performed the cross. Memorial Stadium on Oct. During our meeting, the on becoming Master Masons. for the CTBC Soup Supper. After church, members and adults 16. Kristi Thornburg photo following brothers came and Also, thank you to everyone went to Village Inn for breakfast! proved up as Master Masons; Gayle that helped with the ceremonial. GRAND VISITATION SOUP SUPPER AND ROCA-SCARY FARM! Hanshaw, Jeffrey Kubik, John BAKE SALE (Jack) Irons, Mark Schneider, and Lodge Proficiency The Grand Family joined Members met at Old Chicago Roger Schwindt. All were escorted Bethel 63 on Oct. 16 for Grand The members of Bethel at 5:45 p.m. on Oct. 28 for the to the east, where they received Hickman Lodge, due to Visitation. Grand Guardian Cindy, 63 supported the Cotner Temple annual trip out to Roca-Scary their white leather aprons and other conflicts earlier in the year and our MNJD Katie, and MNC Courtney Building Corporation Soup Supper Farm! The weather was chilly memorabilia items from the lodge. Deputy Grand Custodian W.B. Steve helped run the pop cooler at the which made the night perfect Green being away for the summer, Husker football game! Later that by taking trays, cleaning tables, and restocking crackers on Oct. 22. for a haunted hayrack ride, the One Day Ceremonial has not proven up yet. However, we night, the members of Bethel 63 haunted manor, and the psycho will soon be welcoming W.B. Steve met at Bethel Guardian Trudi’s During the supper, delicious treats were being sold at the bake sale! path! After all of the scaring and Update on the one-day back and working on getting the house for a fire pit, s’mores, and screaming, the Bethel gathered ceremonial: HIckman Lodge lodge approved for the 2010 year. to play “Just Dance 2” on the Wii! together for a fire pit and s’mores. The night was filled with laughter, MAJORITY CEREMONY conversation, and lots of dancing. East Lincoln Lodge 210 Bethel 63 assisted in a POTATO BAKE FOR HIKE! Charles Godwin, Correspondent Spread the word and join Bethel 63 for a Potato Bake on “If the other person laughs Oct. 9 Lodge clean up Fri., Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at at you, you may forgive Oct. 14 EA Degree Ritual 1542 N. 65th St. There will him, but if you laugh at him Practice for Proficiency Exam be many toppings to make a you may never forgive yourself. Oct. 21 Past Masters Dinner loaded baked potato! Admission If the other person injures Oct. 24 O f f i c e r s a n d costs are posted on the flyers. you, you may forget the injury; C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g All proceeds will go to HIKE!! But if you injure him you Oct. 28 FC Degree Ritual will always remember. Practice for 210 Prof. Exam SPECIAL In truth the other person is Nov. 4 Regular Communication CONGRATULATIONS! your most sensitive self in with a potluck before another body.” ---Kahlil Gibran Nov. 8 MM Degree Ritual A v e r y s p e c i a l Practice for 210 Prof. Exam CONGRATULATIONS is in STATED MEETING Nov. 9 E A / F C D e g r e e s order for Bethel 63’s Director P r o f . E x a m i n a t i o n of Epochs, Dyana Dissmeyer, The usual regular business Nov. 11 T a b l e L o d g e Bethel 63 welcomed the Grand Family for their on her ENGAGEMENT!! We meeting was held on Thu., Oct. 7, Nov. 15 MM Degree Ritual Grand Visitation on Oct. 16. Kristi Thornburg photo are so happy for you! Also, preceded by a potluck. Because Practice for Prof. Exam Happy 30th Birthday!!! of the Nebraska televised football Nov. 18 M a s t e r M a s o n game, attendance was sparse; Proficiency Examination PLEASE JOIN US! even the ladies stayed home to watch the game, except for PAST MASTERS DINNER Please join Bethel 63 on Diane Wunder who joined us Nov. 14 for a Majority Ceremony for the meal and fellowship. On Oct. 21, the Past Masters for Megan Thornburg. The After W.M. Scott Dodge were honored at a delicious dinner ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. opened the lodge, Bro. Greg along with fun and fellowship Schmidt was examined in the After dinner, the officers and UPCOMING EVENTS Masters Degree and was declared some members journeyed to proficient. Bro. Greg completed Bro. Gene Jorgensen’s home to Nov. 5 S l e e p o v e r , 7 : 0 0 his degree work at the one day wish him well and to celebrate p.m. to 8:30 a.m. conferral hosted by Hickman his birthday. Bro. Gene was Nov. 11 Craft Night, 6:30 p.m. Lodge 256, Sep. 25. W.M. Scott hospitalized for a few days, but Nov. 14 Majority Ceremony for presented the proposed revisions is now home and on the mend. Megan Thornburg, 2:00 p.m. to the Constitution of the Grand He has been a staunch supporter Nov. 19 P o t a t o B a k e f o r Lodge of Nebraska and the Grand of Masonry and his knowledge Bethel 63 poses for a silly picture after a re- HIKE, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Master’s keynote program for 2010, of Masonic history is extensive. cent meeting showing just how much fun “Change for the Troops”. W.M. Jobie’s have. Kristi Thornburg photo If you would like more Scott then presented the calendar “Today is the tomorrow we information or would like for October and November: worried about yesterday, to join us, please contact and it never happened.” Bethel Guardian Trudi!

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Bennet Lodge Past birthday wishes were given to into Job’s Daughters on Sep. 23, Fun activities These make great gifts. If you Masters Dinner Emily, who turned 11 on Sep. 25. 2002 at age 12 and became a line would like to purchase any of Stacey Kassebaum was installed officer when she was a freshman On Oct. 23, members of the above, please contact any Bethel 60 helped serve a as Guardian Treasurer. A coin in high school. She served as Bethel 5 met for their Regular Member or Council Member. Past Masters Dinner for Bennett march was conducted for the Honored Queen for back-to-back Meeting, then afterwards we went Lodge on Sat., Sep. 18. Special Grand Bethel Honored Queen’s terms in 2009 and received the to Roca Berry Farm for some fun. Upcoming Events thanks to Doug and Pam Johnson project, toward scholarships for the Lily of the Valley Award in June, On Oct. 30, the ladies and for providing the table decorations. Masonic All-Star Marching Band. 2010. All of our members were council members parked cars in Nov. 13 - Bethel Meeting, We are always happy to help so happy for Catherine when she the Masonic Temple Parking lot Masonic Friendship Meeting, Masonic organizations in this way! Bethel Clean was elected as Honored Queen and for the Husker Football game. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. stepped up to help her when she hot dogs, chips, cookies and pop Nov. 27 - Bethel Meeting, Bethel 60 members gathered needed a little extra help during were also available. Thanks to all 10:00 a.m. help decorate in the morning of Oct. 2 to her terms. Catherine has contributed who helped with this fundraiser. Christmas Tree at 1 p.m. complete their monthly cleaning to the betterment of our Bethel in On Sat. Nov 6, the ladies Dec. 11 – Bethel Meeting of College View Lodge. Thanks so many ways. She has helped us of Bethel 5 will be performing and Initiation, 2 p.m., to the members who helped learn to be humble, to be better a Flag Folding Ceremony for Reception following make the building sparkle! mentors, to be better friends to all members of Electa Chapter No. Dec. 12 – All Temple Christmas regardless of their circumstances, 8, OES. More details in the Party, help with crafts, Don & Millie’s to be better cheerleaders, to next issue of the Masonic News. 1635 L St., 5:30 p.m. Members, families and appreciate the special gifts that Dec. 23 – Bethel Christmas friends came out to support Bethel each individual possesses, to not Fundraisers Party Details TBA Members of Bethel 60 as- 60 during our monthly fundraiser take ourselves quite so seriously, Dec 25 – No Bethel Meeting, sisted with a Past Mas- night on Oct. 4, at Don & Millie’s. and to be more kind, patient and Bethel 5 is doing a few Merry Christmas ters dinner at Bennet How can you help? Stop in for a loving. Congratulations, Catherine! fundraisers for the year. We are Lodge held in September. selling candy bars for $1.00. Ask bite to eat or a quick dessert, visit 3rd Annual Soup Diana Weers photo any member of Bethel 5 if you are the drive-thru or get your food Supper Fundraiser to go the first Monday of every interested in purchasing a sweet treat. Secondly, we will be having Fall State Workshop month between 5-9 p.m. at Don Call now for advance tickets a bake sale at the All Temple in Kearney & Millie’s located at 5200 S. 56th to our soup supper on Sat., Nov. Christmas Party. [see ad page 1] Street. Don’t miss our next Don 20, from 5-8 p.m. at Five Willows, Thirdly, we are selling Village Kelsey, Cyndi and P.J. traveled & Millie’s fundraiser; it’s on Nov. 4747 Pioneers. Tickets are $5 in Inn Pie Certificates for $10. These to Kearney for the “Seeking the 1. Don’t forget to mention you are advance for adults ($6 at the door); cards are good until Dec. 2011. Treasure” workshop Sep. 25-26. supporting “Job’s Daughters” at the $2.50 ($3 at the door) for children Lastly, we still have some Activities included a session on counter or window! See you there! 12 and under. Your meal includes Howie Damron Cd’s available. internet safety, pirate-themed crafts, soup (choose from wild rice pecan, a scavenger hunt and swimming. Bethel Meeting chili, shrimp chowder and more!), Following Sunday morning breakfast salad, dessert and drink. Don’t miss and a worship service, the group Members gathered in the evening of Oct. 11 for a regular this delicious meal in an upscale Members of Bethel 5 returned to Lincoln just in time and accessible location. Call had their own hair sa- to participate in the JDRF Walk. business meeting. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to the Catherine Bethel Guardian P.J. at 499.2195 lon at the sleepover. who was turning twenty and or Past Associate Bethel Guardian Deb Kendle photos JDRF Walk at Doug at 421.7006 for tickets. Holmes Lake reaching her Majority the next day! A coin march was conducted for the Upcoming Events Bethel 60’s fall community Masonic Youth All Star Marching service project was collecting Band scholarship fund. Council Nov. 1 Don & Millie’s Fundraiser, pledges and walking in the JDRF Member, Carla Green, made a 5-9pm (5200 S. 56th Street) Walk at Holmes Lake on Sun., delicious chocolate and peanut Nov. 3 College View Board Sep. 26. The Green, Hatcher, butter cake which was shared by of Trustees Meeting, 6-7pm Rabel, Wolbert and Knight families the members after the meeting! Nov. 6 Bethel Clean, 10-11am together raised $792 in the fight Nov. 8 Bethel Meeting, 7-8:30pm against diabetes! Two members of Catherine Johnson, a Nov. 13 Baby Shower for Diana Bethel 60, Sarah, 14, and Emily, Majority Member and Tyler Weers, 1-3pm 11, deal with juvenile diabetes Nov. 15 Bethel Guardian Council Catherine reached age 20 Prospects and members everyday and we are dedicated to Meeting, 7:30-8:30pm on Oct. 12, and is now a majority of Bethel 5 gathered for helping in the search for a cure. Nov. 20 Annual Soup Supper member. Her majority ceremony a sleepover at the Ma- Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., at Five was conducted on Oct. 25 with sonic Temple on Oct. Bethel Meeting Willows (4747 Pioneers Blvd) help from Bethel 63, Lincoln. 9. They celebrated Em- ($5 in advance, $6 at the ily’s 12th birthday that At our regular meeting on Catherine is truly a special Job’s door for adults; $2.50/$3 evening as well. Look Sep. 27, a mock initiation ceremony Daughter. Catherine has always for children 12 and under) at the size of that cup- was conducted. We are looking been an active, dedicated member Nov. 22 Bethel Meeting, 7-8:30pm cake! Deb Kendle photo forward to initiating new members of our Bethel, and an asset to Job’s in the coming months. Special Daughters. Catherine was initiated

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Mon to Fri: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Members of Bethel 60 were flocked by lawn fla- Sat: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. mingo’s in honor of the Job’s Daughters mascot Bethel 60 members celebrated Catherine Johnson’s Sun: Closed before a meeting on Oct. 11. Diana Weers photo 20th birthday on Oct. 11. Diana Weers photo NOVEMBER 2010 THE MASONIC NEWS PAGE 

Lebanon Lodge 3 Temple Chapter 271 Job’s Daughters TRESTLEBOARD Prince Hall Affiliation 430-7003 332 S. Centennial Mall 8508 435-2144 Bethel 63 1630 N. 24th St. 8503-1117 Karan Birdsall, W.M. 1542 No. 65th Street 466-0890 Please send all changes on a Bethel 5 Leroy Stokes, W.M. 488-2100 749 Sunny Slope Rd., 8506 Trudi Thornburg, Guardian 421-7167 post card or file card to Please send all correspondents to: 5535 S. 8th St. 68512 6510 Campbell Dr. 8510 Don Jelinek, W.P. 488-3976 The Masonic News, Box 82304, 1635 L St. 68508-2510 476-3453 Kevin Thornburg, Assoc. Guardian 421-7167 Marion Robinson, Sec. 435-1510 311 Dale Dr. 8510-2253 Lincoln, NE 8501-2304 or email Kristen Swisher, Guardian 202-7113 5535 S. 8th St. 68512 4320 N. th St. #20 8521 Carolyn Plants, Sec. 477-9464 them to [email protected] 7051 S. 12th Rd., Cortland 68331 Karen Koinzan, Sec. 477-7205 Address all correspondence to the Sec. 6124 NW th St. 8521 6104 N.W. 7th St. 68521 [email protected] 2nd Tue. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. 1st Mon. Stated Meeting :30 p.m. Daphne Munford, Honored Queen Grand Lodge of Nebraska Special Meeting rd Mon. :30 p.m. Bruce Anderson, AG 435-0974 1st and 3rd Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Ancient Free except June, July, Aug., and Dec. 2010 S. 26th St. 68502 York Rite [email protected] and Accepted Masons Rainbow for Girls John T. Parsons Lincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M. Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club Deb Kendle, Sec. 402-617-3991 1400 North 64th St. 68505 325-9653 1635 L St. 8508 -3453 James F Brown, Jr., Pres. 483-1727 Lincoln Assembly 6 Grand Master Carl Plants, High Priest 477-9464 Diane Brown, Sec.-Treas. 483-1727 [email protected] 332 S. Centenniel Mall (Scottish Rite) 1240 N. 10th St. 6124 NW 6th St, 68521 Kassandra Root. Honored Queen Jen Birdsall, Mother Advisor 540-5803 Lincoln, NE Tom Michaelson, Secretary 423-1984 Past Matrons Club 2nd and 4th Sat. 10:00 a.m. [email protected] 68508 901 Starview Ln, 8512 Marilyn Jepson, Co-Pres. 423-6049 Dark July and Augustued 1020 Daybreak Circle, 68505 475-4640 1st Wed. Earleen Ladd, Co-Pres 499-1889 Zoe Maurer, Worthy Advisor 2nd and 4th Tues. 6:30 p.m. Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m. Nancy Harris, Sec. 429-0604 Bethel 27 2610 N. 48th St. Masonic Lodges Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. Please send all correspondents to: Columbia Chapter 275 Emily Schoenleber, BG 430-8153 Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons 1542 No. 65th St. 68505 466-0890 3019 South 12th St. 68502 Other Bodies Lincoln Lodge 19 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 Trudi Thornburg, W.M. 421-7167 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 [email protected] Carl Plants, Ill. Master 477-9464 5535 S. 8th St., 68512 Masonic News, Inc. Ken Koop, W.M. Harry Storz, ABG 788-2566 Tom Michaelson, Recorder 423-1984 Kevin Thornburg, W.P. 421-7167 15900 Olive Creek Road 68301 Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501-2304 6600 Potomac Place 68516 1st Wed., Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. 5535 S. 8th St., 68512 Kelsey Larsen, Sec. 469-7017 Reuban Rieke, Pres. 423-4376 John Kirby, Vice-Pres. Charles Burk, Sec. 423-6887 Nancy Weers, Sec. 466-3750 321 N 44th Street, Apt 806 68503 Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m. Beth Benson, Sec.-Treas. 486-3767 8041 South 16th St. 68512 240 Colby St 68505 1st Thur., 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m. 1st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Megan Kauphusman, Honored Queen Wade Kendle, Editor 325-9653 Mount Moriah Commandery 4 1st Tues. Stated Meeting 7:00 p.m. 304-6385 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 Lancaster Lodge 54 Bethel 60 Bruce Anderson, Cmdr. 435-0974 Columbia Chapter Kensington New Masonic Temple Assoc. 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 2010 S. 26th St., 68502 4641 Cooper Ave Kaylene Martin, Pres. 488-6388 Please send all correspondents to: 1635 L Street 476-3453 Patrick Barger, W.M. Tom Michaelson, Recorder 423-1984 401 S. 84th St. 8510 ???, Pres. [email protected] PJ Rabel, Guardian 1st Mon. Business meeting 7:00 p.m. Elaine Malick, Sec. 438-8099 6800 Bucks Circle 68523 Bruce Watkins, Sec-Treas. 489-4317 Russ Reno, Sec. Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m. 4th Tues. [email protected] Please address all correspondence to Sec.- 1st Fri. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. Doug Johnson, Assoc. Guardian 421-7006 Treas., 1635 L Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516 2nd Tues. Board of Directors meeting Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club Members welcome 4:30 p.m. Bennett Lodge 94 Trudy Thornburg, Pres. 421-7167 No Honored Queen 4641 Cooper Ave. 68506 Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. 466-3750 Daniel Longley, W.M. Scottish Rite Bethel 62 Nebraska Masonic Home 4430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482 Mary C. Stapp, Exec. Dir. 1-800-245-5812 315 S. 56th St 68510-2141 Scottish Rite Temple Starcraft Chapter 307 1300 Avenue D Stuart B. Erickson, Sr., Sec. 780-5672 332 S. Centennial Mall 435-2144 Joann Rosenthal, Guardian 2645 B St. 8502 475-2820 4701 W Ramsey Rd, Lincoln, NE 68524 Plattsmouth NE 68048-1055 P.O. Box 125 P.O. Box 95013 68509-5013 Cora Redwine, W.M. 438-9447 Mark Poston, Assoc. Guardian 540-7270 Palmyra NE 68418-0125 Bruce Wood, Gen. Sec. 435-2144 4101 N. 12th St. 8521 Cora Redwine, Sec. 438-9447 Masonic-Eastern Star 1st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Carl Plants, Venerable Master Dennis Brydl, W.P. 423-6982 4101 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE, 68521 Home for Children Ron Giesselmann, Exec. Dir. David Bloomquist, Wise Master 2510 Kessler Blvd 8502 [email protected] East Lincoln Lodge 210 Mark Kinzie, Commander April Legrand, Honored Queen Box 1327 (2415 N. Main St.) Ileen Smith , Sec. 796-2204 Fremont NE 68025-1327 1-402-721-1185 2700 S St. 68503 476-2412 Raymod Dimick, Master of Kadosh 3500 NW 126th St, 8524 2nd and 4th Thurs. 7:00 p.m. W. Scott Dodge, W.M. 435-8328 3rd Wed. Bus. Meeting 6:00 p.m. 1st Wed. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. 1915 S.W. 15th St. 68522 Jeff Wunder, Sec. Starcraft Kensington 2280 Sheldon St., 68503-1650 Shrine Ruth Beach, Pres. 464-0513 Lincoln Boys Choir 1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Sesostris Temple 474-6890 815 Santa Monica Ave 8504 1050 Saltillo Rd Glee Warnke, Sec. 465-8486 Submitted by Judy Welch North Star Lodge 227 Roca, Ne 8430 7101 Adams 8507 2610 N. 48th St. 68504 466-2236 Steve Brunken, Potentate 1st Tue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec. Lincoln Boys Choir lincolnboyschoir.org or at the door. Mark Poston, W.M. 540-7270 4620 Bingham Ct., 8516 Cost is $6.00 with 4 and under 2411 Surrey Court 68512 TO hold Waffle and Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club Auction Event being free. Hope to see you there! Steve Wetzel, Sec. 488-8198 Daughters of the Nile Alma Wilson, Pres. 488-8499 1518 Skyline Drive 68506 Naphis Temple 66 Mary Louise Dutcher, Sec. 423-4783 1st Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Nancy J Jones, Queen 402-944-2446 Join us on Nov. 20, for the 17600 Little Salt Rd., Greenwood, NE 68366 Capitol Chapter 320 George Washington Lodge 250 Waffleman and our live and silent Martha Cabieles, W.M. 402-601-5201 4430 N. 0th St. 8507 -2482 auction. From 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 Eastern Star 5110 S 80th St 68516 Troy Tuhey, W.M. Jairo Cabieles, W.P. 601-5201 a.m. we will be performing, eating 715 Folsom Lane Apt 52 Eastern Star Grand Chapter 5110 S 80th St. 68516 and auctioning. All three choirs Donald Eisenbarth, Sec.-Treas. 464-5564 of Nebraska Kathy Berger, Sec. 488-5133 Address unpublished Jerrie Wilcox will perform and you will have a 5448 High St. 68506 1st Tue. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Worthy Grand Matron chance to buy a performance from Denny Smith 1st Mon. 7:30 p.m. Worthy Grand Patron one or all three choirs. They will Hickman Lodge 256 Jan Thoman Capitol Chapter Kensington be on the live auction and available 4641 Cooper Ave., 8506 Grand Secretary Richard Eggerling, W.M. 476-9761 Kathy Berger, Pres. 488-5133 for any event of your choosing. Box 156 5448 High St., 68506 5554 W. Chancery Rd 8521 Fremont NE 8025 Along with the boys, there will be 4th Thurs. [email protected] 1-800-832-9320 plenty of Husker items, artwork, Olin Boone, Sec. 486-3801 City-Wide Past Matrons hand crafts and business bargains 6101 S Richland Circle 8516 Electa Chapter 8 [email protected] 1635 L St. 68508 476-3453 and Past Patrons Club that you won’t want to miss out 1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. Betty Talley, W.M.-Pro-Tem 489-4278 Mike Berger, Pres. 488-5133 on. Even a weekend getaway! Mary Louise Dutcher, V.P. 423-4783 6021 Sunrise Road 68510 This event will take place at the Cotner Lodge 297 Donald Frank, W.P. 423-0802 Ilah Anderson, Sec.-Treas. 435-0974 1542 No. th St. 8505 1411 Sioux St., 68502-4734 Shrine Director’s Center at 1050 Capital City Past Matrons Don Albrecht, W.M. Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. Saltillo Rd in Roca. Tickets are and Patrons Club 14541 Danvers St., Waverly, 8462 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516-5107 Imogene Kermoade, Pres. 423-0188 available by website (paypal) www. Ralph Riemann, Sec. 489-5338 1st Sat. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Carolyn Cook, Vice Pres. 464-9337 3101 Fox Hollow Rd. 8506 Electa Chapter Kensington Martha Countryman, Sec. 488-7473 1st Mon. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Marion Kantner, Pres. 435-0378 Karen Cook, Treas. 470-3187 2540 Worthington Ave., 8502-3963 1st Tue. Oct-May Legacy Estates Noon Liberty Lodge 300 Susie Dunn, Sec. 484-5202 1635 L St. 8508 -3453 4000 Garfield St. 8506 Jim Batten, W.M. 1st Thurs. Noon 4000 S. th St., 8506 429-9293 Youth Groups Bruce A. Watkins, Secretary 489-4317 Past Matrons Club 3711 S. th St. 8506 Marion Kantner, Pres. 435-0378 1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. Bridget Anderson, V.P. 440-3434 DeMolay-Lincoln Chapter Dona Y. Hurst, Sec.-Treas. 421-1108 Connor Moormeier, Master Councilor ???, Chap. Sweetheart Craftsmen Lodge 314 2645 B St. 8502 -2820 Myrtle Chapter 94 Meetings 2nd and 4th Tues. 7 p.m. Ted Johnson, W.M. 2610 No. 48th St. 68504 466-2236 Scottish Rite Temple Emily Schoenleber, W.M. 261-4720 Please send correspondence to: 3019 S. 12th St., 68502 430-8153 James P. Heinke, Secretary 436-5691 Tom Greenlee, Chap. Dad [email protected] P.O. Box 813, 8506-0813 3401 S 33rd St, 68506 Eric Schoenleber, W.P. 261-4720 [email protected] 1st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. 3019 S. 12th St., 68502 [email protected] Parents Club Members and Friends of Bethel 5 gathered for College View Lodge 320 Helen Plucknett, Sec. 488-4450 Del/Lori Moormeier, Co-Ch. 23-4250 their Annual Highway Beautification Project on 4641 Cooper Ave. 8506 7828 Stonewall Court 68506 Sep. 26. Deb Kendle photo Mail to Box 865, 8506-6865 2nd and 4th Tues. 7:30 p.m. DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche Chapter Gary Kassebaum, W.M. Mark Lighthall, Master Councilor 4401 S. 27th St., E7, 8512-1309 Myrtle Club ???, Chapter Sweetheart Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. Elizabeth Sawyer, Pres. Meetings 2nd and 4th Wed. 7:00 p.m. 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 8516-5107 Connie Weir, V.P. & Courtesy 488-9040 Masonic Temple, 1635 L St. 1st. Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m. Bette Cummins, Sec/Treas 423-2689 Please send all correspondence to: Scott Dodge 1915 S.W. 15th St., 68522 Tabula Rasa Lodge 332 Martha Washington Chapter 153 1635 L St. 8508 -3453 4430 N. 0th St. 8507 466-2482 Acacia Fraternity Ben Hughes, W.M. Janice Nitz, W.M. 1301 Francis, Goehner, NE 68364 2255 Vine Street, 8503 436-6160 Justin Cardisco, Ven. Dean 436-6160 Dennis Brydl, Sec. 423-6982 John Kirby, W.P. 4501 Eagle Ridge Rd., 68516-3023 Zach Thiemann, Sec. 436-0409 2510 Kessler Blvd. 8502 Elizabeth Wilhite, Sec. 421-7308 4th Tues. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m. 6201 Queens Dr., 8516-3163 1st Thurs. 7:30 p.m. PAGE  THE MASONIC NEWS NOVEMBER 2010 COMING EVENTS IN MASONRY

SAT., NOV. 6 Pancake Breakfast to benefit Lincoln Public School Air Force JROTC, Hosted by Lancaster Lodge 54, 1635 L.St., 8 a.m-10 a.m. FRI., NOV. 12 Change for Troops Concert, Grand Lodge of Ne, 1635 L St., 7:30 p.m. SUN., NOV. 14 2010 Grand Cross of Color Banquet and Bread Breaking Ceremony, Lincoln Assembly, 332 S. Centennial Mall, 11:30 a.m. MON., NOV. 15 Scottish Rite Teacher of the Year Portrait Hanging, LPS Admin, 5901 O St., 4:00 p.m. TUE., NOV. 16 Craftsman Lodge Pancake Feed, 2645 B St., 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TUE., NOV. 16 Past Matrons and Past Pastrons, Myrtle Chapter, Lone Star Steakhouse, 6:00 p.m. TUE., NOV. 16 Fun Night, Lincoln Lodge, 1635 L St., 6:30 p.m. FRI., NOV. 19 Potato Bake for HIKE, Bethel 63, 1542 N. 65th St., 5-7 p.m., $5 SAT., NOV. 20 RiteCare Fundraiser Jewelry Sale, Scottish Rite Temple, 332 S. Centennial Mall SAT., NOV. 20 Lincoln Boys Choir, Waffleman and Auction, Shrine Center, 1050 Saltillo Rd., $6 SAT., NOV. 20 Annual Soup Supper Fundraiser, Bethel 60, Five Willows (4747 Pioneers Blvd) 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. SAT., NOV. 20 Havelock Temple Association, Chili-Feed Cookoff, 4430 N. 70th, 5:30-7:00p.m., $5 SAT., NOV. 27 Holiday Dance, Cotner Lodge, Shrine Center, 1050 Saltillo Rd., 8 p.m.-11 p.m., $10 Masonic News Business Directory SAT., DEC. 4 Pancake Breakfast, Lincoln Lodge, 1635 L St., 7:30 a.m.-11:30p.m., $5 Real Estate/Estate/Busi. Equip./Benefit Auctioneers Great Plains Realty Auct.-Randy Fleming CAI Auct’r/Broker. 402-210-4885 Myrtle Chapter 94 http://gpsold.com [email protected] 45+ years exp. Attorneys Robyn Throckmorton, Correspondent Lynn Alexander, a member of Lancaster Lodge 54 402-489-3000 We make housecalls. STATED MEETING American Legion Auxiliary. Bro. HOUSE, 70th and O Street Leon Kilmer’s mom, Mary Ellen (Private Room) Antique & Coin Appraisals Following a delicious potluck Kilmer was commissioned as a Tom Bassett, a member of Lincoln Lodge 19 402-484-8143 dinner, Myrtle Chapter 94 opened Deaconess in April by the United R.S.V.P. to Deb Kendle 25 years experience E-mail: [email protected] its October stated meeting in Methodist Women’s Division. Mary Phone - 402-325-9653 Ferris Financial regular form at 7:30 p.m. There Ellen is an ESTARL recipient. Email - [email protected] were 14 officers in attendance The next meeting is Nov. By Sun., Nov. 14 Matt Ferris, a member of York Lodge 56 402-475-1211 401(k)s, IRAs, Full Service Investment Firm [email protected] and two sideliners. Subs for the 9 at 7:30 p.m. It will be election evening were Sis. Deloris Finch, night and we will be honoring DUES REMINDER Your business or professional service can be listed here in two lines Chaplain, and Brothers David our newest 50-year members, for 12 months for just $28.60. Write The Masonic News. Mickey, Organist, Allen Plucknett, Barb and Albert Chatfield. DUES are now due! $20 Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501 or e-mail [email protected] Warder, and Steve Brown, Sentinel. per member, if unable to attend Worthy Matron Emily OTHER BODIES November, December Stated Schoenleber welcomed everyone Meetings or the P.M./P.P. Fall dinner, Kenneth Maser Todd Biester and honored the 50-year members Myrtle Club met on Oct. 2 and mail check or money order to: Jim Love John Love Past Matrons and Past Patrons will in attendance: Sisters Norma Brown Patrick McCashland Bill Haberlan and Barbara Turner, and Brothers have their dinner on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Helen Plucknett, Secr. Andy Elliot Steve Brown and David Mickey. at Lonestar. Members will be called. 7828 Stonewall Court Steve Noren Worthy Patron Bro Eric T h e r e w i l l b e a n Lincoln, NE 68506 4040 A Street Bill Cave Schoenleber welcomed everyone E11 meeting on Nov. 2. Lincoln, NE 68510 and shared a joke involving CLOSING 211 E. 1st Street “The Funeral Home twins, triplets, and 7-up. PAST MATRONS and Hickman, NE Family & Friends PAST PATRONS FALL Recommend.” The printed minutes were Chapter closed at 8:30 p.m. Locally Owned reviewed and approved as corrected, DINNER GET TOGETHER after recognizing Sis. Emily and & Operated Since 1883 the Treasurer’s report was given, Bro Eric. with an a cappella and communications were read. When: Tue., Nov. 16, 6:00 p.m. chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’. Where: LONE STAR STEAK CHILI COOKOFF

The Chili Cookoff held on Columbia Chapter 275 488-0934 • bmlfh.com Sep. 18 was a hit, with 50-75 attendees sampling 6 different Nancy Weers, Correspondent Bob Bennie and Staff want to types of chili, plus cinnamon STATED MEETING 6. We wish him well. thank the Military for our Freedom! rolls, cornbread, and a variety Please remember to thank of pies. Prizes were awarded W.M. Trudi and W.P. Kevin Joys our active men and women based on attendees votes for: welcomed everyone for coming. of the Military or Veteran. Best Overall Flavor- Columbia Chapter will be working Sis Ann Rasmussen’s grand -Deb Kendle and Jeanne daughter Sara was ordained at the rest of the home UNL football Bob Bennie Wealth Management Bonnet’s Traditional Chili games. CALL W.M. TRUDI AT her new church Oct 10. She had 1601 Old Cheney Rd. Securities offered through Hottest Chili--Robyn 430-9393 IF YOU COULD HELP. received an ESTARL grant for Lincoln, NE 68512 LPL Financial Throckmorton’s Lowfat Kensington did not meet in her schooling. Sis. Ann is doing 402-421-2626 Member FINRA/SIPC Turkey and Black Bean Chili September, but met Oct. 12 and better, but can only go out to Most Unique Flavor- went out to eat. Starlites met Oct. the doctor, church, and get her -Tyra Tate’s White Chili 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Cotner Lodge hair fixed. Bro. Leonard Martin’s The Chapter voted to take to make greeting cards. It was Indians finished in 4th place. the profits from the cookoff a bring your own supper event. Birthdays this month are SSoouupp SSuuppppeerr and donate it to the Masonic Past Matrons and Past Patrons Sisters Dyana Dismeyer, Annette Eastern Star Home for Children met Sep. 28 at Stauffers and Brady and Bro. Ralph Riemann. and their Purple Ribbon Club. initiated Sis. Lorie and Bro. -RLQ%HWKHO-REĜV'DXJKWHUV Scott Dodge into the group. CLOSING COURTESY REPORT C o t n e r Te m p l e h a d IRUDQHYHQLQJRIJUHDWIRRG a soup supper Oct. 22 from W.M. Trudi thanked our pro- DQGJRRGIHOORZVKLS The following was shared as 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. tem officer Sis. Betty Paxton for part of the courtesy report: Sis. For Harvest Home dinner, the helping with the chapter meeting. Velma Garlow of Minden passed Chapter will be doing something away. She was 103 years old. different this year. Details later. Sis Tracy Wright was Saturday, November 20, 2010 Bro. George Sawyer’s brother in Up coming elections for the officer of the month. Maine passed away. Sis. Mary the Chapter will be during ėSP Mills had cataract surgery. Sis. the November meeting. Five Willows Betty Oakeson is in the hospital. Memorial services were Sis. Liz Sawyer has been having held for Sis. Nancy Byerly who 4747 Pioneers Blvd., Lincoln ear problems. Sis Donna Plucknett passed away Sep. 4. Bro. Harold  had a lump removed from her Wulf passed away Sep. 15, and