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In This Issue:

Robert Burns’ DinnerPage 1

Hickman LodgeInstalls Officers

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Cotner Lodgedeclared Proficient

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155th Annual Communication

Page 3

North Star Lodge fedspaghetti and meat balls

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Temple Chapter sponsors band

scholarshipPage 3

Myrtle Chapter hears annual reports

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Bennet Lodge presents 50 year pin

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Craftmen Lodge Installs Officers

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Electa Chapter enjoysshort business meeting

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Columbia Chapter visits home bound

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Starcraft Chapter Installs Officers

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Liberty Lodge confers EA Degree on three

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Bethel 60, Bethel 5, & Assembly 6

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Trestleboard,College View Lodge,East Lincoln Lodge and Eiche Chapter

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What’s a Scottish celebra-tion without a Bagpiper?

Besides singing, the musician for the evening played a host of instruments including an acoustic guitar, banjo, accordian, and a unique hammered dulcimer. Wade Kendle photo

Liberty Lodge No. 300 had a good showing of mem-bers at the Scottish Rite’s Robert Burns’ Day Din-ner on Jan. 28. From Left: Bob Cruse, Lance Nee-man, Mike Ondrak, John Dodds, Dale Brambila, and John Burt. Other members of 300 present: Wade Kendle, Andy Seachord, Jim Batten, Roger Miner, and Bruce Wood. Wade Kendle photo

Andy Seachord, a mem-ber of the Knights of Saint Andrew, participated in the March of the Haggis. Wade Kendle photo

A theatrical troupe from East High School sang songs and performed dramatic readings of Robert Burns’ poetry. Wade Kendle photo

The Knights of Saint Andrew, a service organization within the Scottish Rite, was found in traditional Scottish dress at the Robert Burns’ Day Dinner. Wade Kendle photo

Robert Burns’ Day

DinnerWade Kendle, Editor

On Sat. , Jan. 28, the Lincoln Valley of the Scottish Rite hosted a fabulous event, its Annual Robert Burns’ Day Dinner.

HISTORICALLY

Burns Night, effectively a second national day in Scotland, is celebrated on or about Robert Burns’ birthday, the 25th of Janu-ary. Burns Suppers have sprung up around the world, and the day is more widely observed than the official national day of Scotland, Saint Andrew’s Day. The format of a Burns supper has not changed since Robert’s death in 1796. The basic format starts with a general welcome and announcements fol-lowed with the Selkirk Grace. After the grace comes the piping and cutting of the haggis, where Burns’ famous Address To a Haggis is read and the haggis is cut open. The event allows people to start eating just after the haggis is presented. This is when the reading called the Immortal Memory—an overview of Burns’ life and work—is given; the event usually concludes with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. (ex-cerpted from Wikipedia.com article)

AuLD LANG SYNE

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne?For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne,we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.

SELKIRK GRACE

Some have meat and cannot eat,Some cannot eat that want it;But we have meat and we can eat,So let the Lord be thankit.

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Cotner Lodge 297Val Ryckman, Correspondent

Mentoring was a big focus for Cotner Lodge this past year. From L to R - Mentors W.B. Gayle Angus, W.M. elect Greg Mason, Bro. Don Gray, new mem-ber Bro. Josh Weber and the head of the mentoring program, W.B. Don Albrecht. Val Ryckman photo

W.M. Val Ryckman con-gratulates Sesostris “Shriner of the Year” W.B. Gayle Angus on be-coming a perpetual mem-ber of Cotner Lodge No. 297. Don Albrecht photo

Hickman Lodge 256Jack Irons, Coorespondent

On Jan. 5, Hickman Lodge No. 256 met for their first meeting of the new year. This meeting followed the lodge Christmas party that took place on Dec. 16, in the basement of the lodge building. Family and friends were invited to share in the fellowship and a great time was had by everyone. The highlight of the night was the tasty beverages that were crafted by Bro. Doug Johnson and the good food that was prepared by Worshipful Master Gary Jarzynka.

With the holidays behind us and the meeting started, the brothers turned their attention to the matters at hand. Always looking to increase our membership with men of good character, another prospective candidate was approved to start degree work. We have a second candidate who was approved at the end of last year, so the new year will be starting with EA

degree work. We are hoping that 2012 proves to be a banner year for new membership and that our lodge will continue to grow. We look forward to the candidates starting their journey into Masonry.

W.M. Elect James Eggerling announced that his installation ceremony will take place in Hickman Lodge on Jan. 15 at 2:56 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and there are plans for chili and cinnamon rolls to be served in the basement afterwards. We all look forward to W.M. Elect James’s term and having another Eggerling hold the highly distinguished post. When the meeting concluded, we retired to the basement for some amazing snacks prepared by Doug Johnson’s wife. Our lodge has been spoiled this past year by her amazing baking skills and her deserts at the end of our meetings will be sorely missed.

Hickman Lodge No. 256 held its Installation of Officers for 2012 on Jan 15. Those installed were front row: Bro. Roger Schwindt, Bro. Thomas Kess, W.B. Jerry Sievers, W.B. Olin Boone, W.B. Gary Jarzynka second row: Bro. Jeff Eggerling, Bro. John “Jack” Irons, back row: Bro. Doug Johnson, W.M. James Eggerling, Bro. Greg Vlasnik, and W.B. Bill Nelson. Courtesy photo

LODGE PROFICIENCY

Congratulations are in order for the 2012 team on being reported as proficient in all 3 degrees. W.B. Steve Green stated after the proficiency on Dec. 12, that he would be pleased to inform the Grand Custodian of their competency for the upcoming year.

MENTORING

Last January. W.B. Don Albrecht instituted a new mentoring program at Cotner Lodge. Weekly Masonic education by e-mail was provided to each candidate from the moment they had been voted on until 6 months after their Master’s degree. A personal mentor was also assigned to help the new initiates integrate into the Lodge and the Fraternity. The effect of this was a greater involvement of the new members and a lightening of the load on mentors making it more attractive to more Lodge members. The new members expressed great appreciation for the information and attention this new process provided.

REGuLARCOMMuNICATION

Pork roast, mashed potatoes and Masonic green beans were on the menu preceding the regular communication on Jan. 2. A very informative presentation on the proposed Registered Student Organization at UNL was given by W.B. Wade Kendle and Bro. Zackary Soderquist of Liberty Lodge No. 300. The regular communication started promptly at 7:30 p.m. An affirmative vote was collected on one new petition. Committee reports, correspondence and Masonic education were presented along with the year end statistics. The Grand Lodge proposals were read and discussed.

A motion was made and passed for dues payment for 5 Brothers in distress. W.B. Ralph Riemann was installed as secretary for the ensuing year. A Memorial Service was given by W.B. John Quinn with the assistance of W.B. Ralph Riemann and W.B. Charlie Cummings for Bro. Jacob Huck. Bro. Huck was the only Cotner member to have passed in 2011. W.B. Gayle Angus was conducted West of the altar and was presented with a certificate, card and pin to acknowledge him becoming a perpetual member of Cotner Lodge. W.M. Ryckman had a few closing remarks thanking the Lodge for their participation in a great year

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North Star Lodge 227Bob Tooker, Correspondent

BuSINESS MEETING

The January business meeting began with the festive board being spread with spaghetti and meat balls served by the girls from Bethel 27. The regular business was conducted and we were graced with a visit from W.B. Dennis Ditloff, Past Master of Silver Lodge No. 266 and the Polk Lodge No. 311. Both Lodges, however, both have consolidated with others. Silver Lodge consolidated with Osceeola No. 65 in 1991 and Polk Lodge consolidated with Solar No. 134 of Clarks in 2007. W.B. Dennis is now member of Stromsburg Lodge No. 126. He is one of those Brothers that exemplifies what a Mason is!

INSTALLATION

The 2012 officers and appointees were installed, Sat., Jan. 14. Installing Officers were as follows: W.B. Wade Kendle, P.M. of Liberty Lodge No. 300 as Installing Master, W.B. Bob Tooker as Installing Marshall, W.B. Albert Chatfield as Installing Chaplain, with W.B. Steve Wetzel as Installing Secretary. Ms Jeanne Krenk did a wonderful job as Pianist. Installed

as Worshipful Master, Bro. David Peck. Bro. Brent Elder as Sr. Warden, W.B. David Sierks as Jr. Warden, Bro. Allen Plucknett as Treasurer, W.B. Steve Wetzel as Secretary, Bro. Richard Anderson as Sr. Deacon, W.B. John Kirby as Jr. Deacon, W.B. Bob Tooker as Chaplain, W.B. Keith Brocksmith as Sr. Steward, W.B. Mark Poston as Jr. Steward, W.B. Tom Nuss as Marshal and W.B. Karel Capek as Tyler. W.B. Evan Haydon was installed as a Trustee. We look forward to W.M. Dave’s year.

A LITTLE HuMOR

Ole, Lena & Sven are fishing up in Nort Wisconsin one summer. Sven accidentally dropped his sunglasses in the water and decides to go in after them. After awhile, he fails to come up and Ole & Lena both remember Sven can’t swim. So Ole goes in after him and after a bit, gets the body up into da boat. After starting mout-to-mout, Ole says “Uff da, I don’t recall Sven having breath diss bad”...To which Lena replies “I don’t tink he was wearing dat red snowmobile suit eider”.

Till next month!

North Star Lodge No. 227’s installing team are shown with 2012’s Worshipful Master David Peck. The Installing Officers were W.B. Bob Tooker, W.B. Wade Kendle, W.B. Steve Wetzel and W.B. Albert Chatfield. Courtesy photo

North Star Lodge No. 227 held its Installation of Offi-cers for 2012 on Jan 14. Those installed were front row:Bro. Richard Anderson, W.B. Keith Brocksmith, W.B. Mark Poston, W.B. John Kirby, W.B. Tom Nuss second row: Bro. Allen Plucknett, Bro. Brent Elder, W.M. Da-vid Peck, W.B. David Sierks, W.B. Steve Wetzel, and W.B. Bob Tooker. Courtesy photo

STATED MEETING

Worthy Matron Laurie opened the Jan. 9 meeting by sharing information about how the Romans changed January to be the first month of the year. Worthy Patron Don welcomed us.

Sis. Laurie thanked everyone for helping her have a successful year as Worthy Matron. She talked about all the fun times we had gathering together. There was the Christmas Party, the Blue River Chapter Christmas party, church and brunch and attending plays at Wesleyan together. She stated that if we would like to attend plays at Wesleyan in the future she would be happy to get us tickets. She also thanked everyone for sending Christmas cards to Jenn Birdsall. She knew it made it easy for Jenn to be away from home at Christmas. She reminded us that we could send Jenn Valentines as well.

Sis. Laurie stated that all the responsibilities for the Grand Supervisors’ School of Instruction

were taken care of except for Monday. She asked for volunteers.

Sis. Laurie shared that Deidre Hoffman thanked Eastern Star for all their support and her band scholarship to the Masonic Band Camp. This year she will be a new counselor for the camp. It was moved and seconded to provide $260 for a band camp scholarship for this coming year.

It was also moved and seconded to send $50 to Nebraska Masonic Home for Children to support their chili supper. The chili feed will be held on Feb. 11.

Temple chapter has received many invitations for installations. Those were read to the chapter. They can also be found in the Masonic news for December.

COuRTESY REPORT

Dorothy Munson passed away on Dec. 19, 2011. She is the sister of Elizabeth Brinkman and Marjorie Culp members of Temple chapter. Sympathy cards have been sent to

her family as well as to her sisters.Sis. Laurie shared her year-

end report of our “Gathering Together” throughout the year and she reported that Sis. Robin Throckmorton was engaged to Bro. Greg Mason during Christmas. Sis. Robin also has a nephew in Omaha that she thinks should qualify for the band camp scholarship. Sis. Robin also has volunteered to help us out with the duties of Associate Conductress since we don’t have anyone at the present time.

Sis. Lorrie Bryant shared some of the plans for her new year as Worthy Matron. She said there would be some changes. She hoped everyone would be supportive with that. She also shared details of the installation ceremony.

Bro. Don’s closing remarks were about “Change.” He shared that St. Augustine wrote that Hope has two beautiful daughters: Anger and Courage. We hope for things to be better but it often takes anger and courage to make the change.

Temple Chapter 271Wendy Garrison, Correspondent

ANNuALCOMMuNICATION

T h e 1 5 5 t h A n n u a l Communication of the Most Worshipful, The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska took place Feb. 2-4 in Kearney at the newly opened Younes Convention Center and may have found a permanent home depending upon the will of the elected Grand Junior Warden. For sure, the next three Annual Communications will be in Kearney at a wonderful facility.

PuBLIC OPENING

The pomp and circumstance of our fraternity was on display with the Public Opening of Grand Lodge on Feb. 2 at 8:30 a.m. The Public Opening of Grand Lodge commenced with the seating of the Grand Lodge Officers and their Ladies. Prayer was observed followed by the posting of colors by Heroes of ’76, Joseph Warren Camp of the National Sojourners and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Most Worshipful Brother Bruce A. Baker, Grand Master of the Masons of Nebraska, then welcomed all to this, the 155th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Following the introduction of Nebraska Masonic Body Leaders, greetings were brought by a member of the Kearney City Council. Bro. Paul Younes, owner of the Younes Convention Center and a member of Rob Morris Lodge No. 46 brought greetings and made sure all were aware that his staff was there to serve our needs. Later on in the session, Bro. Paul was even seen serving some of the dinners himself.

After Bro. Paul, the Masonic Youth Group leaders were up next. Grand Worthy Advisor of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Shanda Lyn Born brought greetings on behalf of Nebraska Rainbow. Ashley

Murphy, Miss Nebraska Job’s Daughter, brought greetings on behalf of Nebraska Job’s Daughters, and State Master Councilor, Dalton Kock, who was recently raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, brought greetings on behalf on Nebraska DeMolay.

Bro. Dalton, along with State Junior Councilor Adam Medley, then presented the DeMolay Mason of the Year to Bro. James Carlton, a member of Bellevue Lodge No. 325 who serves on many Masonic Boards. They then presented the DeMolay Sponsoring Body of the Year to Tangier Shrine of Omaha. A funny moment occurred when Bro. Dalton announced that State Junior Councilor Adam recently turned 18 and had not been presented a petition to join the Masons yet. M.W.B. Bruce Baker made sure Adam had a petition in hand before he left.

Next greetings were brought by Worthy Grand Matron Carol Hudkins and Worthy Grand Patron Carl Plants of Nebraska Order of the Eastern Star. Greetings were also brought by a member of the Social Order of the Beauceant No. 177 in North Platte.

The Grand Master then presented several awards. The Change for the Troops program recognized Platte Valley Lodge No. 32 for Total Contributions winner and Plainview Lodge No. 204 for the per capita winner. The Membership Award for large lodges was presented to our own Cotner Lodge No. 297 and the one for small lodges to Franklin Lodge No. 264, Franklin.

NECROLOGY REPORT

Next came the Necrology Report. We then proceeded to view the names of all of the 347 Nebraska Masons that were called home during 2011.

GRAND ORATION

Grand Orator, W.B. John

B. Ferguson, gave his official oration followed by the retiring of the Grand Lodge Officers and purging of the room for the morning business session.

OTHER AWARDS

The Rock Maul Award was presented during the Membership Banquet Friday night. It is presented to the Lodge deemed to be the most outstanding Lodge for the year by the Grand Master. The Large Lodge recipient this year was Cotner Lodge No. 297. Since the Rock Maul began being presented in 1981, Lincoln lodges have been awarded it a total of 12 times. Hickman No. 256 won in 1985, Lancaster No. 54 in 1989 and 2011, North Star No. 227 in 1994, Craftsmen No. 314 in 1998, Liberty No. 300 in 2005, and Cotner No. 297 should be deemed the lodge of the 21st Century winning the award in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012. Cotner Lodge was also one of five lodges presented the Pillar Award.

GRAND LODGE INSTAL-LATION OF OFFICERS

The Installation of Officers for the 2012 Grand Lodge Officers will be held Feb. 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Waterloo Lodge No. 102, 300 Hopper St., Elkhorn.

GEORGE WASHINGTON BIBLE ON LOAN

The Bible that Bro. George Washington took his first oath of office on is currently in Nebraska and will be displayed at the Installation of the Grand Lodge Officers. Because this is a once in a lifetime event, Waterloo Lodge No. 102, Elkhorn, will be having an open house on Feb. 11 from 2-4:00 p.m. to allow the public an opportunity to see the bible. Nebraska is lucky to have such an opportunity and I hope some of our readers can take advantage of it.

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Myrtle Chapter 94Deb Kendle, Correspondent

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INSTALLATION

Bennett Lodge No. 94 held its Installation of Officers on Jan. 3 after its regular monthly busi-ness meeting. Those installed for 2012 were:

W. Master….........Richard Harris*Sr. Warden…...........Roger Miner*Jr. Warden…............Fred Liebers*Secretary…................Rick Harris*Treasurer…............Doug Johnson*Chaplain….....................Alan OttoSr. Deacon….........Bob Brommer*

Jr. Deacon…...............Joe DomicoSr. Steward…...........Eric DinsdaleJ. Steward…..................Les NobleTyler.........................Dan Longley** D e n o t e s P a s t M a s t e r

50 YEAR PIN

One of the highlights of the evening was being able to present Bro. Les Noble with his 50 year certificate and pin. A special note of thanks to Right W.Bro. Bruce Watkins who served as Install-ing Officer for the Installation.

Bennet Lodge No. 94 held its Installation ofOfficers on Jan. 3. Pictured are, front row: W.B. Rick Harris, Bro. Les Noble, W.B. Fred Liebers, W.M. Richard Harris, W.B. Roger Miner, Bro. Eric Dinsdale back row: Bro. Joe Domico, W.B. Bob Brommer, Bro. Alan Otto, W.B. Doug Johnson, and Right W.Bro. Bruce Watkins. Courtesy photo

Bro. Les Noble recieves his 50 year certificate and pin from W.M. Richard Harris. Courtesy photo

Craftsmen Lodge 314Bruce Trautwein, Correspondent

Craftsmen Lodge No. 314 held its Installation of Officers on Jan. 8. Those installed were:

W. Master…............Tom GreenleeSr. Warden….......Bruce Trautwein

Jr. Warden…..............Ron TillmanSecretary…................Jim Heinke*Treasurer…..............Ralph Beach*Chaplain….........James Bannister*Sr. Deacon…...............Jeff WorrallJr. Deacon…............James Bowen

Sr. Steward….........Mark PetersonJr. Steward….............Andy MartinTyler…................Dennis Roether*

* D e n o t e s P a s t M a s t e r

Officers for Craftsmen Lodge No. 314 for the ensuing Masonic Year are as fol-lows: Front Row: Sr. Steward Bro. Mark Peterson, Jr. Warden Bro. Ron Tillman, Sr. Warden Bro. Bruce Trautwein, Sr. Steward Bro. Andy Martin, Sr. Deacon Bro. Jeff Worrall, Tyler W.B. Dennis Roether, Jr. Deacon Bro. James Bowen; Back Row: Treasurer W.B. Ralph Beach, Worshipful Master Tom Greenlee, Secretary W.B. Jim Heinke, Chaplain W.B. James Bannister. Courtesy photo

DuES ARE DuE

Dues for all Masonic Lodges for 2012 were due Jan. 1. Send payment to your Lodge Secretary. Members with unpaid dues will be delinquent March 1. Suspension by Grand Lodge comes April 30. Suspension in Lodge also means suspension in Eastern Star, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine.

Look at your dues card. If it does not say 2012, send payment today to your Secretary.

Eastern Star dues are also due Jan. 1. Send dues to your Chapter Secretary. Unpaid members will be-come delinquent Oct. 1, with suspension Dec. 31.

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STATED MEETING

Worthy Matron Tyra Tate welcomed everyone and thanked everyone for coming. Worthy Patron Greg Mason opened by welcoming everyone as well. In closing, W.M. Tyra thanked everyone for a great year and W.P. Greg invited everyone out to the dining room for refreshments.

OuR NEWEST 50 YEAR MEMBER

SIS. CONNIE WEIR

Sis. Connie Weir received her 50 Year Pin from Bro. Jim Weir, her husband. Bro. Jim also gave a little history about Sis. Connie and her adventures in Myrtle Chapter. Check back in the March issue of The Masonic News for the full report. Congratulations Sis. Connie!!

ANNuAL YEAR END REPORTS

It is that time of year for all the committees of Myrtle Chapter to give their year end reports. Sis. Deb Kendle gave the Courtesy Report, Sis. Helen Plucknett gave the Secretary Report, Bro. Allen Plucknett gave the Budget Report and Sis. Bette Cummins gave the Treasurer’s Report. W.M. Tyra Tate gave her Worthy Matron Report. Thank you and well done Sis. Tyra!

uPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 11 - Myrtle Club will be meeting at the Legacy at Noon. Members will be called.

Myrtle Chapter ’s next meeting will be on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Please wear your Valentine attire. All are welcome to attend.

JANuARY BIRTHDAYS

Jan. 12 - Sis. Helen PlucknettJan. 28 - Sis. Liz Sawyer

JANuARY ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations goes out to Sis. Barbara and Bro. Albert Chatfield who celebrated 59 years of marriage on Jan. 18.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Myrtle Chapter held an Open Installation of Officers on Sun., Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Sis. Deb Kendle, P.M., was installed as Worthy Matron and Bro. Brent Myers, P.P. was installed as Worthy Patron for 2012.

Other officers for 2012 are:

Assoc. Matron….......Jeanne BonnettAssoc. Patron........….Wade Kendle+Secretary…........Robyn Throckmorton*Treasurer…............Bette Cummins*Conductress..........…..Connie Weir*Assoc. Conductress…........Dehnia HerrickChaplain…..................Greg Mason+Marshal…...................Bill CumminsOrganist.........................…..Pro TemAdah…..................Helen Plucknett*Ruth…..............Emily Schoenleber*Esther.........…......Linda Livingston*Martha….....................Laura KilmerElecta…................Carol McKibbin*Warder…...............Allen Plucknett+Sentinel…............Eric Schoenleber+Electrician…....................Jim Weir+Trustees…...Linda Livingston*, Allen Plucknett+, and Emily Schoenleber*.* D e n o t e s P a s t M a t r o n+ D e n o t e s P a s t P a t r o n

The Installing Officers for the afternoon were: Sis. Linda Livingston PM, as the Installing Officer; Sis.Gwen Hurst-Anderson, PM, member of Martha Washington Chapter 153 as Installing Marshal; Sis. Tyra Tate, PM as Installing Chaplain; and Jeanne Krenk PM, member of Martha Washington Chapter 153 as Installing Organist. They all did a beautiful job of performing the installation service. Others assisting with the Installation included: Guest Book attendant, Emily Nelson; Greeters Julie Fowler and Cora Redwine; Program Attendants , Belle , Katrina and Benjamin Kendle; Photographer, Mike Lagueux and the Jobbies of Bethels 5 and 27 who performed the Living Cross at the end of the ceremony. Thanks for all your help to make the Installation a great event. W.M. Deb’s emblem this year is the Sun. Her motto is “Today, well lived, makes yesterday a dream of happiness, and tomorrow a

vision of hope.” Her Flower this year is the Sunflower. Her honor stations are Associate Matron and Ruth with her colors being The Rays of the Eastern Star. Her scripture verse is Genesis 1:14-15.

After the Installation of Officers, there was a brief recess with entertainment provided by Bro. Brent and Sis. Lisa Myers daughter Larissa (7) who began playing a piece on the piano, followed by Sis. Deb and Bro. Wade’s daughters Belle (11) and Katrina (9) singing a duet and ending with Larissa playing a piece on her violin. It was beautiful and amazing! Thank you Larissa, Katrina, and Belle!!

W.M. Deb thanked all of her 2012 officers for saying “Yes” in being an officer. She also announced that Myrtle Chapter will hold a Coin March at every meeting and event with the proceeds going to the RITECARE Clinic here in Lincoln. She plans to do some joint events with North Star Lodge and Bethel 27 and hopes the Masonic Community can host a single event for all organizations. She presented a calendar of events for the upcoming year and invited all to attend. W.P. Brent thanked everyone for coming and introduced his family. The Installation continued with Bethels 5 and 27 performing the Living Cross. W.M. Deb closed the Installation with a quote she found on the Markee of her Church that morning saying: “May all your days be filled with sonshine.” In the final formation, the members of Myrtle Chapter formed a cross with the altar in the center. It was a wonderful afternoon.

Personal Note: I just want to thank all who came out that afternoon to attend Myrtle Chapter’s Installation of Officers. It was great to see so many on the sidelines. I invite all of you to attend any upcoming event. Thank you again.

C h e c k b a c k i n t h e March Issue of The Masonic News for Installation pictures.

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Columbia Chapter 275Nancy Weers, Correspondent

Electa Chapter 8Susie Dunn, Correspondent

Members of Electa Chapter gathered at 2:00 p.m. Jan. 7 for their stated meeting. Chapter opened in short form. Worthy Matron Denise Lagueux welcomed all by reading a poem by Joanna Fuchs:

New Year’s come and new year’s go,Pieces of time all in a row.As we live our life, each second and minute,We know we’re privileged to have you in it.Our appreciation never endsFor our greatest blessings: our family and friend

Worthy Patron Mike Lagueux thanked everyone for coming and shared a quote by T.S. Elliot:

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice.”

A s h o r t b u s i n e s s m e e t i n g f o l l o w e d .

COuRTESY REPORT

Sis. Marian Walters reported she had sent the following courtesies: Sympathy card to the Edwards Family on the loss of Sis. Paula Edwards; Congratulatory card to Bro. Rush Storz upon graduation

from College; Get Well card to Sis. Betty Pauley and a Thinking of You card to Bro. Jim Franson.

50 YEAR MEMBERSRECOGNIzED

Bro. Dave and Sis. Marge Thomssen were de l igh ted to receive their 50 year pins which were presented to them by Sis. Marian Walters. The Thomssen’s became members of Electa Chapter on Dec. 14, 1961.

ANNOuNCEMENTS

Past Matrons will meet in February at the home of Sis. Mary Lou Eberspacher. Members w i l l be ca l l ed .

K e n s i n g t o n w i l l no t mee t un t i l March 1 .

Sis. Bridget Anderson reported that the decorations this afternoon were provided by W.M. Denise and the Andersons, and reflect W.M. Elect, Barb Tisdale’s symbols for 2012, dogs and cats. Refreshments were provided by Past Matrons.

Chapter closed in regular form, the officers retired and everyone gathered in the dining room to enjoy refreshments and fellowship.

INSTALLATION OF2012 OFFICERS

On a pleasant January evening (Jan. 21), Electa Chapter installed the following individuals to serve as officers for 2012.Worthy Matron............Barb Tisdale*Worthy Patron.........Keith Garrison+Assoc. Matron...............Dona Hurst*Assoc. Patron...........Mike Lagueux+Conductress..............Kristin SwisherAssoc. Conductress............................Bridget Anderson*Chaplain..Mary Lou Eberspacher*Marshal..........................Don Frank+Organist........Brenda Frank-Collins*Adah................................Deb Storz*Ruth.....Wendy Collicott-Whitthoff*Esther....................Denise Lagueux*Martha......................Dehnia HerrickElecta........................Ilah Anderson*Warder............................Harry StorzSentinel.................Bruce Anderson+

* D e n o t e s P a s t M a t r o n+ D e n o t e s P a s t P a t r o n

Beth Benson, P.M. served as Installing Officer, Alice Wiechert, P.M. as Installing Marshal, Ron Wallick, P.P. as Installing Chaplain and Sue Stroud, P.M. served as Installing Organist.

BuSINESS MEETING

Chapter opened in form for the regular order of business. Worthy Matron Tracy Wright, Pro-tem and Worthy Patron Leonard martin welcomed all for coming on a cold and windy night. They hoped everyone had a Happy new Year with lots of football, not baseball. The Worthy Patron’s favorite!

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o Kasie Lehn who will be our next candidate in February!

REPORT OF COMMITEES

Cotner Temple Building Corporation annual board meeting will be Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m. The Spaghetti Feed will be Apr. 27. Kensington met January 24 at North Gate Estates. Past matrons and Past Patrons will met in February to initiate Sis. Dyana Burton and Bro. Leonard Martin. Starlites will meet Sat., Feb 11 to scrapbook from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring a snack to share and we will order lunch. Members can knit of do any craft of their choosing.

SICKNESS ANDDISTRESS

Sis. Pat Bryant has a sinus infection. Sis. Caroline Peterson is at St. Elizabeth. Sis. Tracy Wright’s daughter Maya had tubes put in her ears for the second time. Sis. Nancy Weers had foot surgery and will be in a walking shoe for about six weeks.

VISITS

Sis. Kaylene Martin visited Sis. Dottie Vifquain, Sis. Anne Rasmussen, and Sis. Betty Tally. Bro. Rod and Sis. Cindy Lehn visited Bro. Don Desch. Sis. Tracy Wright visited Bro. Dwaine Fagler and Bro. Kent and Sis. Lola Wassung. Sis. Dyana Burton and Brook visited Sis. Lucile Bingham and Bro. Roscoe and Sis. Elaine Malick. Bro. Darrel Weers visited Bro. Russell Quinn.

JOYS

W.M. Dyana was in Indiana for Christmas. Sis. Tracy Wright bought a new home in Milford. Sis. Suzie Campbell is going on a cruise. Bro. Leonard and Sis. Kaylene had a nice holiday with family.

CLOSING

Sis. Tracy Wright presented W.P. Leonard with a Christmas present from the officers. Happy Birthday was sung to the following members for their January Birthdays: Sis. Peg Hutchinson, Jan. 11, Sis. Judy Wilson, Jan. 12, and Sis. Nancy Weers, Jan. 17. W.P. Leonard then gave W.M. Tracy a “Nice Job for the Evening!”

OTHER JANuARY EVENTS

Installation practice was held Jan. 8 with the Installation of Officers being held Jan. 14.

Starcraft Chapter 307Cora Redwine, Correspondent

STATED MEETING

The January stated meeting was held on Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Annual reports were give and a memorial service was held in honor of the members we lost this past year. We were reminded of the upcoming installation of officers and the installations of the other Chapters.

INSTALLATION OFOFFICERS

Installation of Starcraft Officers was held on Wed., Jan. 18. For a January evening, the weather was great for attendance. Thank you to all that attended.

THANKS

Worthy Patron Jim Banister and I wish to thank the installing officers for a job well done. Bro. James Brown Jr, Sis. Gwen Hurst-Anderson, Sis. Sharon Moeller, and Bro. Ron Wallick. You helped make the evening a fun time. I would also like to thank the servers for the reception after the installation. My daughter, Sis. Ricki Nelson, my sister Barb Helms and Sue Krogman, Queen of Naphis temple No. 66, Daughters of the Nile. Thank you so much ladies.

We look forward to the new year and hope to have a lot of fun events happen in our Chapter.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS:

March 9............................Betty DyerMarch 10..................Betty HotchkissMarch 11....................Janell HarburnMarch 13.......................Gayle CarterMarch 18..................Janeen PetersonMarch 18....................Mike BirnstihlMarch 19........Mary Alice RittenburgMarch 26..................Barbara FrolichMarch 29.....................Lucille Nootz

The Officers of Starcraft Chapter No. 307 OES for 2012 include Worthy Matron Cora Redwine and Worthy Patron Jim Banister. Courtesy photo

Starcraft Chapter No. 307 OES held its Installation of Officers on Jan. 18. Installing Officers for the evening were: Bro. Ron Wallick, Sis. Gwen Hurst-Anderson, Sis. Sharon Moeller, and Bro. James Brown. Courtesy photo

Liberty Lodge 300Wade Kendle, Correspondent

BuSINESS MEETING

January’s business meeting was held Jan. 5. Brothers Doug Koozer and David Lewis proved up in the Master Mason Degree and received their Bibles and Aprons. Two petitioners were elected into membership, that of Randy Rutt and Getachew Godana. Two investigating committees a re cur ren t ly ou ts tanding .

CALLED HOME

Bro. Ronnie R. “Ship” Smith passed away on Jan. 1. His funeral was held Fri. Jan. 6 at Metcalf Funeral Home. Masonic Rites were given with W.B. Wade Kendle serving as Orator, W.M. Randy Cox as Master, and R.W.B. Bruce Watkins as Secretary. Bro. Ron touched many lives and crossed numerous bridges during his life as evidence by the number of people in attendance at his funeral and the diversity displayed in them. Bro. Ron was a humaitarian, entrepreneur, a kind and gentle spirit whose smile and laugh was infectous. I’ll always remember his response to the question, “How are you doing today Ron?” He’d smile, start shaking his head and little and reply, “I’m blessed in spite of myself.” He will be missed.

Bro. John Phillip “Phil” Becker, who was raised on 11/20/1941 in our lodge passed away Jan. 8. His funeral was held Jan. 12 at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home. Masonic Rites were given with W.B. Wade

Kendle serving as Orator, S.W. Mark Eliker as master, and R.W.B. Bruce Watkins as Secretary. Bro. Phil served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was an operative Mason working as a bricklayer for over 40 years. Bro. Phil was presented his 70 year pin this past fall. He will be missed.

INSTALLATION

Jan. 12 Liberty Lodge held a Joint Installation of Officers with Lincoln Lodge No. 19. Those installed were:

W. Master.......................Mark ElikerSr. Warden.....................Mark TurnerJr. Warden........................Dale SmithTreasurer.................Robert ForemanSecretary......................Wade KendleChaplain.............Zackary SoderquistSr. Deacon.............Andrew SeachordJr. Deacon..............Charles HolderbySr. Steward...................Dennis HechtJr. Steward.................Lance NeemanTyler.............................James Batten

DEGREE WORK

On Jan. 19, the Entered Apprentice Degree was conferred on Bro. Randy Rutt, Bro. Getachew Dinku, and Bro. Jacob Hedden. Bro. Randy works for Novartis, Bro. Getachew is a graduate student at UNL, has a daughter who is a Shrine patient, and was born in Ethiopia, Bro. Jacob is an undergraduate at Peru State studying Criminal Justice. On Jan 26, the Fellow Craft Degree was conferred on Bro. Randy and Bro. Jacob.

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SAFETY PRESENTATION

The Lincoln Rainbow girls are hosting a safety presentation on Tues., Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. The safety presentation will be given by a member of the Lincoln Police Department and will be geared towards our youth and their personal safety. The presentation will inform them and our adults about everyday things we can do to stay safe here in Lincoln. The Lincoln Police Department has an Education unit dedicated to Crime Prevention and gives presentations to groups here in Lincoln. Though the presentation is geared towards youth all are welcome to attend. Snacks will be provided so please

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Bethel 5Deb Kendle, Guardian Secretary

Bethel 60P.J. Rabel, Correspondent

COLLEGE VIEWINSTALLATION

Bethel 60 enjoyed serving the reception following the installation of Jairo Cabieles as Worshipful Master of College View Lodge on Sat., Jan. 7.

MOVIE NIGHT

Members and guests enjoyed a movie night and fresh-popped popcorn at the Rabel’s on Fri., Jan. 13. In keeping with the theme, we watched the original “Freaky Friday” movie from the 1970s and the “new” version back-to-back.

FuN EVENTS

On Jan. 28, Bethel 60 held a fun event for members and guests, with exclusive use of the bowling alley on East Campus. February plans include serving a reception for Hickman Lodge following their meeting on Feb. 2, attending the DeMolay Sweetheart Ball on Feb. 18, and enjoying an afternoon at Skate Zone on Feb. 26.

DON & MILLIE’S

Upcoming fundraiser nights at Don & Millie’s are Feb. 6, Mar. 5, and Apr. 2. Stop in or drive

through from 5-9 p.m. and Bethel 60 receives a portion of the sales if you mention Job’s Daughters.

THANKS!

Many thanks to friends of Bethel 60 who continue to donate aluminum cans and Best Choice UPC codes to help support our Bethel projects. Your support is appreciated! Don’t forget we also would love knowing the names of girls ages 8-20 who have a Masonic relationship and would benefit from membership in Job’s Daughters. Contact Guardian Stacey at 402-304-3212 anytime.

On Friday the 13th of January, Bethel 60 held a movie night where they enjoyed both ver-sions of “Freaky Friday”. P.J. Rabel photos

Lincoln Assembly 6Cassandra Orton, Correspondent

ARBY’S FuNDRAISER

On Jan.11, members, friends and family gathered at Arby’s Resturant on 14th and Q for their very first HIKE Fundraiser. We want to thank all who came out to support Bethel 5. We plan to do more of these events in the future.

LIVING CROSS AND SERVE RECEPTION FOR JOINT INSTALLATION

Member of Bethel 5 performed the living Cross and serve the Reception for the Joint Installtion of Officers for Lincoln Lodge 19 and Liberty Lodge 300 on Jan. 12.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

On Jan. 14, Bethel 5 held their Closed Installation of Officers for the Spring Term of 2012. Even though it was a Closed Ceremony, there were many present in attendance. I also want to congratulate all the girls on a wonderful meeting and ceremony. You all did an awesome job. The following members were installed for the Spring Term:

Honored Queen…Angela NickellJunior Princess…Savannah MeredithG u i d e … … . L i z M a m i * *C h a p l a i n … E m i l y S c h i l k eR e c o r d e r … B e l l e K e n d l e1st Messenger…Grace Lueschen2nd Messenger…Brittney Brummett

**To be Installed at a later date

BETHEL MEETING AND MOVIE NIGHT

On Jan. 28, members and council joined together for their Bethel Meeting with their new offices. It was a stop and go meeting due to we received our new rituals so we were learning as we went getting use to the updated version of the ritual. I also want to congratulate Liz Mami for being installed Guide for the ensuing term. Afterwards we enjoyed each others company with popcorn and a movie. We were also joined by members of Bethel 62. Fun was had by all.

LIVING CROSS AND SERVE RECEPTION FOR MYRTLE CHAPTER 94

Members of Bethel 5 and

Bethel 27 joined together to perform the Living Cross for the Installation of Officers for Myrtle Chapter No. 94, Order of the Eastern Star on Jan. 29. The Worthy Matron Elect was Bethel 5’s Guardian Secretary Deb Kendle. Bethel 5 also gathered and to help serve Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup to all who attended. (Personal Note: All the girls did an awesome job and it was wonderful to see a full cross formation. I also want to thank the members of Bethel 27 who took part in this event. Thank you to the two young ladies who signed “Nearer My God To Thee.” It was beautiful!!! I was deeply moved by the performance. All of you hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget that moment in time. Thank You).

SILLY SuPPER AND PROSPECT NIGHT

On Feb. 25, Bethel 5 is planning a Prospect Night. The ladies of Bethel 5 were challenged to invite a total of 20 girls to this fun event in exchange, John Grant, Associate Bethel Guardian of Bethel 24, Plattsmouth; Bruce Anderson, Associate Bethel Guardian of Bethel 5 in Lincoln, and Bob Nickell, Past Associate Bethel Guardian of Bethel 27 would dress up in a robe and say a part during the meeting. Let’s just say I think the girls have met that challenge and then some. Way to Go Ladies!!

SPAGHETTI DINNER FuNDRAISER

SAVE THE DATE!!! Bethel

5 is planning a Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser event on Mar. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1635 L St. Tickets and prices will soon be available. We hope to see you there.

uPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 11 – Bethel Meeting, 3 p.m.Feb. 25 – Bethel Meeting, 3 p.m. – Silly Supper and Prospect Party, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Mar. 4 – Go to Church Sunday, Heritage Presbyterian Church, 880 S. 35th St., 10:30 a.m. serviceMar 4. – Mar. 10 – Founder’s WeekMar. 10 – Bethel Meeting, M o t h e r M i c k Ceremony, 10 a .m.Mar. 24-25 – Spring Workshop, H a s t i n g s , N EMar. 31 – Bethel Meeting, 3 p.m. – S p a g h e t t i D i n n e r Fundraiser, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.A p r. 1 3 - 1 4 – S l e e p o v e r w i t h B e t h e l 2 4Apr. 14 – Bethel Meeting, 10 a.m.Apr. 28 – Bethel Meeting and In i t i a t i on , 10 a .m .May 12 – Grand Practice 9 a.m., Bethel Meeting 10 a.m.May 26 – Bethel Meeting, 10 a.m. – Miniature Golf, 56th and Hwy 2, Noon – 4 p.m.May 27 – Highway Beautification Project, meet at Bethel 12:30 p.m., Hwy Pickup 1 p . m . – 4 p . m .June 9 – Grand Practice 9 a.m., Bethel Meeting 10 a.m.June 23 - Grand Practice 9 a.m., Bethel Meeting 10 a.m.June 27 – 30 – Grand Bethel i n N o r t h P l a t t e

Installation of Officers of Bethel 5 held on Jan. 14. Deb Kendle photo

Officers of Bethel 5 perform the Triangle at the close of their Installtion of Officers on Jan. 14. Deb Kendle photo

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Lebanon Lodge 3Prince Hall Affiliation 430-7003 1630 N. 24th St. 68503-1117 Breeman Golden, W.M. 310-4393Address unpublishedMarion Robinson, Sec. 435-15104320 N. 7th St. #205 68521Address all correspondence to the Sec.2nd Tue. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

York RiteLincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M.1635 L St. 68508 476-3453Jeff Wunder, High Priest 475-35162280 Sheldon St 68503Tom Michaelson, Sec. 423-1984901 Starview Ln, 685121st Wed.Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m.Business Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons1635 L St. 68508 476-3453Bruce Anderson, Ill. Master 435-09742010 S. 26th St., 68502Tom Michaelson, Recorder 423-19841st Wed., Business Meeting 7:00 p.m.Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m.

Mount Moriah Commandery 41635 L St. 68508 476-3453Mervyn Moeller, Cmdr. 785-75454805 Davey Rd, Ceresco 68017Tom Michaelson, Recorder 423-19841st Mon. Business meeting 7:00 p.m.Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m.

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Masonic Lodges

Lincoln Lodge 191635 L St. 68508 476-3453Scott Keller, W.M. 475-1209129 N 10th St #411 68508Charles Burk, Sec. 423-68878041 South 16th St. 685121st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Lancaster Lodge 541635 L St. 68508 476-3453Tyler White, W.M. 488-71543838 Sheridan Blvd 68506Russ Reno, Sec.4710 Larkwood Rd 68516 420-12701st Fri. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Bennett Lodge 944641 Cooper Ave. 68506Richard Harris, W.M. 477-89694807 S 66th St 68516Doug B. Johnson, Sec. 421-7006 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516-51071st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

East Lincoln Lodge 2102700 S St. 68503 476-2412Kevin Pratt W.M.. 770-66867172 Badger Dr 68516W. Scott Dodge, Sec. 435-83281915 S.W. 15th St. 685221st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

North Star Lodge 2272610 N. 48th St. 68504 466-2236David Peck, W.M. 805-93758221 Prescott Ave 68506Steve Wetzel, Sec. 488-81981518 Skyline Drive 685061st Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

George Washington Lodge 2504430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482Eric Bachenberg, W.M. 477-10091422 S 24th St. 68502Donald Eisenbarth, Sec.-Treas. 464-5564Address unpublished1st Tue. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Hickman Lodge 2564641 Cooper Ave., 68506 James Eggerling, W.M. 416-66656135 S 34th St. #229 68516Olin Boone, Sec. 486-38016101 S Richland Circle 68516oboone@neb.rr.com1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Cotner Lodge 2971542 No. 65th St. 68505 Greg Mason, W.M. 770-5898415 Laramie Tr. 68521Ralph Riemann, Sec. 489-53383101 Fox Hollow Rd. 685061st Mon. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Liberty Lodge 3001635 L St. 68508 476-3453Mark Eliker, W.M. 782-208415364 Midway Rd, Bennet 68317Wade Kendle, Secretary 617-68741400 N 64th St. 685051st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Craftsmen Lodge 3142645 B St. 68502 475-2820Tom Greenlee, W.M. 327-00523401 S 33rd St 68506James P. Heinke, Secretary 436-5691P.O. Box 6813, 68506-08131st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

College View Lodge 3204641 Cooper Ave. 68506 Mail to Box 6865, 68506-6865Jairo Cabieles, W.M. 499-5913300 F St, 68508Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. 421-7006 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516-51071st. Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Tabula Rasa Lodge 3321635 L St. 68508 476-3453Mark Clinton, W.M. 770-08063300 S 27th St, 68502Dennis Brydl, Sec. 423-69822510 Kessler Blvd. 685023rd Tues. Reg. Communication 6:00 p.m.

Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple332 S. Centennial Mall 435-2144P.O. Box 95013 68509-5013Bruce Wood, Gen. Sec. 435-2144James Batten, Venerable MasterMark Kinzie, Wise MasterRichard Lassek, CommanderScott Dodge, Master of Kadosh3rd Wed. Bus. Meeting 6:00 p.m.

ShrineSesostris Temple 474-68901050 Saltillo Rd Roca, Ne 68430Mike Burchardt, Potentate

Daughters of the Nile Naphis Temple 66Sue Krogman, Queen 402-788-2779700 Locust St, Panama, NE 68419

Eastern StarEastern Star Grand Chapter

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Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterKeegan Miller, Correspondent

DeMolay is not the end of the line. When we reach majority, we often become Masons. Being in DeMolay puts us in the unique position to be better prepared for the greater Masonic family. That is why we, Eiche Chapter Order of DeMolay, were honored to attend and have Jon Lighthall and Wyatt McLeod pull chairs for the Installation of Officers for East Lincoln Lodge Number 210.

Many of our advisors were being installed into new positions. Dad Garen Miller was installed as Senior Warden, and Dad Scott Dodge was installed as the Secretary and Treasurer. We saw going to this installation as not only a way to support several of our advisors but also to watch and learn what Masonry is really about from an unfiltered view. Many of the Eiche boy’s are now hoping to soon be Masons themselves.

Eiche was very thankful for also being invited to the Capital Chapter Number 320 Order of

the Eastern Star Installation of Officers were our own Mom Cindee Lighthall and Brother Mark Lighthall were installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron.

Jon Lighthall and I were much obliged to pull chairs for the Installation but the other Eiche boy’s came to support Mom Lighthall during her moment of glory when she was crowned.

DeMolay has many life changing and magnificent lessons to teach each young man that swears by its virtues. However, we could not do all of those things if it were not our adult supervisors who are always there for us, so we decided we would be there for them.

DeMolay is for boys 10-21. For informa-tion on joining Eiche Chap t e r, c on t a c t :

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College View Lodge 320Paul J. Hadley, Correspondent

CABIELES LEADS

W.M. Jairo Cabieles began his term in the East upon his installation Jan. 7. Other Col-lege View 320 officers include:

Sr. Warden.........Byron Van PattenJr. Warden..............…Curt WolbertTreasurer…........Richard BrommerSecretary…W.B. Douglas JohnsonChaplain…W.B. Gary KassebaumSr. Deacon…..............Paul HadleyJr. Deacon….................Ben BerckSr. Steward…..............Luke OlsonJr. Steward….........Brandon ChaseTyler…...........W.B. Nate PetersonMarshal…........W.B. David Caudy

P.G.M. James Brown Jr. served as Installing Officer. He was assisted by R.W.B. Bruce Watkins and Worshipful Brothers Tom Anderson, Robert Brommer, Keith Garrison and Jason Phelps.

We are confident these newly installed officers will lead our Lodge to many achievements in the new year and bring our Order continued success.

One of the many highlights of the evening came after the formal installation. Past Matron

Martha Cabieles of Capitol Chapter 320, OES, presented her son, our Worshipful Master Jairo, with a special gift — a plaque and the gavel his late father, Luis O. Cabieles, used while he served as Worshipful Master of Sunnyside Lodge 577 in Hawthorne, Calif., in 1991. (Jairo Cabieles also is the Eastern Star Grand Representative to Australia in Nebraska.) May our Worshipful Master wield this instrument with integrity, resourcefulness and objectivity.

CAuDY EARNS RED CAP

At the Dec. 7 meeting, Brothers cheered W.B. David Caudy for receiving the Red Cap of the Scot t i sh Ri te in recognition of his ongoing service to the fraternal bodies.

EVENTS FILL CALENDAR

College View 320 planned a practice for the Entered Apprentice Degree on Feb. 15. John Norman Blue III is a candidate for that degree, and Feb. 29 was tentatively

Continued on Page 8

“An intelligent man is one who recognizes his weaknesses;A successful man is one who does something about them.”

ENTERED APPRENTICES

Lodge work has already been accomplished in the New Year. On Thu., Jan. 12, W.B. Scott Dodge conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on Blake Berkley and Joel Green.

PREP WORK

Master-elect Kevin Pratt worked many hours in the lodge sprucing it up in preparation for the installation held on Thu., Jan. 19. Helping him in this endeavor were: W.B. Monte Dietrick, W.B. Scott Dodge and Lady Lorie, Bro. Lonnie Kastrup, Bro. Garen Miller, W.B. Bob Pratt and Lady Bonnie, and Bro. Anthony Young and his Lady April.

INSTALLATIONOF OFFICERS

Although there were some areas in the lodge still needing the attention of the construction crew, the installation of officers took place in the newly painted lodge room with new carpet and

light fixtures. The installing officers were: Installing Officer, W.B. Robert Pratt; Installing Marshal, W.B. James Michaelson; Installtion Chaplain, W.B. John Butler, Installing Secretary, W.\B. Tom Michaelson and Musician, Nita Babcock. Members of the Eiche Chapter of DeMolay International assisted in various capacities in making the installation a success.

T h e 2 0 1 2 O f f i c e r s a r e :

Worshipful Master...........Kevin PrattSr. Warden....................Garen MillerJr. Warden................Anthony YoungSec./Treas....................Scott Dodge*Chaplain.......................Robert Pratt*Sr. Deacon..........James Michaelson*Jr. Deacon..................William HayesSr. Steward................Scott Dietrick*Jr. Steward................Lonnie KastrupOrganist..................Chuck Godwin*Marshal.......................Ken Jackson*Tyler........................Monte Dietrick*

“To understand another does not mean that one has to agree with all that he says or does. Understanding, however, is the basis for getting along with people in our daily contacts.Friction, bickering, and confusion in our environment cannot exist where there is understanding.”

–Science of Mind-

East Lincoln Lodge 210Charles Godwin, Correspondent

The reception line from East Lincoln Lodge No. 210’s Installation of Officers is shown above. From Left: Worshipful Master Kevin Pratt and his lady, Sr. Warden Garen Miller and his lady, Jr. Warden Anthony Young and his lady, and Sr. Deacon W.B. James Michaelson. Chuck Godwin photo

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INSTALLATION

Sun. , Jan. 8 saw the installation of the new officer line at Lancaster Lodge No. 54. The evening began at 5:30 p.m. with social time followed by a fine dinner of pork loin and a lovely pasta dish served promptly at 6:00 p.m. Installation of Officers for 2012 commenced at 7:30 p.m.

Officers for Lancaster Lodge No. 54 for the ensuing Masonic year are as follows:

W. Master…................Tyler WhiteSr. Warden…............Ben Hughes*Jr. Warden…..............Shane RhianSecretary…...............Russ Reno**Treasurer…................Joe Huskey*Chaplain........Merv McDonough*Sr. Deacon….........Graham HouseJr. Deacon…....................Jim StullSr. Steward…...........Adam ThayerJ. Steward…............Kory JohnsonOrganist..................Keith GarrisonMarsahll......................Scott ReiserTyler................David Bloomquist* * Denotes Past Master ** Denotes Past Grand Master

Most W.Bro. Jim Brown served as Installing Master, W.B. Steve Green served as Installing Marshall, W.B. Mike Lagueux served as Installing Secretary and W.B. Keith Atteberry served as Installing Chaplain.

FELLOW CRAFT DEGREE

Bro. Kyle Daly was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason on Jan. 20. Bro. Graham House delivered a beautiful Middle Chamber Lecture for the first time and Bro. Kory Johnson rendered spot-on answers during the Q&A.

Lancaster Lodge No. 54 held its Installation of Officers for 2012 on Jan. 8. Those installed were 1st Row: Bro. Shane Rian, W.B. Keith Garrison, W.M. Tyler White, W.B. Merv McDonough, W.B. Ben Hughes, Bro. Scott Reiser; 2nd Row: Bro. Kory Johnson, M.W.B. Russ Reno, Bro. Jim Stull; 3rd Row: Bro. Adam Thayer, W.B. Joe Huskey, and W.B. David Bloomquist. Mike Lagueux photo

Word of 54Ben Hughes, Corr.

In this 1991 photo, u.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jairo Cabieles, left, escorts his father, Luis Cabieles, and mother, Martha Cabieles, during Luis’ installation as W.M. of his Califor-nia Lodge. The ceremony came just before Jairo shipped out for active duty in the Middle East. Courtesy photo

College View 320 held its Installation of Officers on Jan. 7. Here W.M. Jairo Cabieles, poses with some of his 2012 officers and the installing officers. Sr. Warden Byron Van Patten, Installing Organist W.B. Keith Garrison, Cabieles, Installing Officer M.W.B. James Brown Jr., Jr. Warden Curtis Wolbert, Install-ing Marshal R.W.B. Bruce Watkins, and Installing Secretary W.B. Tom Anderson. Courtesy photo

set as the date for the ceremony.Blue is a student at Union

College, a member of the Nebraska National Guard and the son and grandson of Master Masons.

On that note, it should be noted that W.B. Bob Brommer has taken the initiative to provide instruction to the Deacons of the Lodge to help prepare them for their duties during the upcoming year. Such enthusiasm can only strengthen our fraternal organization.

The next regular business meetings of College View 320 will be Wed., Mar. 7 and Apr. 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Each will be preceded by dinner and fellowship at 6:30 p.m.

W.M. Cabieles announced a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be offered at the Lodge Wed., Mar. 14, and the annual Past Masters Dinner is tentatively slated for Wed., Apr. 25. All Brothers and family

College View Lodge 320

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