DECEMBER 2014 THE MASONIC NEWS PAGE 1

The Masonic NewsIn This Issue:Masonic News

Board of DirectorsPage 1

Myrtle ChapterPage 1

Editor’s CornerPage 2

Hickman LodgePage 2

Bennett LodgePage 2

Cotner LodgePage 3

RememberingW.B. B.Lynn Alexander

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College View LodgePage 4

Martha Washington Chapter

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Columbia ChapterPage 4

East Lincoln LodgePage 5

Craftsmen LodgePage 5

East Lincoln LodgePage 5

Starcraft KensingtonPage 5

Bethel 5Page 6

Eiche ChapterPage 6

TrestleboardPage 7

Installation CalendarPage 8

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Myrtle Chapter 94Deb Kendle, Correspondent

PASSING OF A DEAR MEMBER WHO WILL

NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

HELEN PLUCKNETT

Helen Plucknett, 78, of Lincoln, passed away Oct. 29, 2014. Born Jan. 12, 1936 in Crete to Ernest D. and Grace Mary (Whitson) Ahlschwede. Retired secretary at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Member, Myrtle Chapter #94, O.E.S.; two time Worthy Matron; 54 year Nebraska football season ticket holder; UNL Alumni member; Tassels pep club member and a two time breast cancer survivor.

Family members include her husband of 57 years, Allen Clair Plucknett; children, Donna Plucknett and partner Kevin Flake, Terry (Carenn) Plucknett, Dennis (Janice) Plucknett, Daniel (Nancy) Plucknett; grandchildren, Terry Jr. (Cassie), Todd, Trisha, Jon, Courtney, Austin and Emma Grace; siblings, Doris (Jim) Banister, Hazel (David) Peterson, Robert (Marilyn) Ahlschwede, Alice Ahlschwede; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. Preceded in death by parents; grandchildren, Morgan and Alex.

Memorial service was Friday, Nov. 7, at Roper and Sons Chapel.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Here are the election results for the 2015 year. Thanks to all who agreed to serve for the following year. Installations details to come in the next issue of the Masonic News.

Worthy Matron…......Dehnia BullerdiekWorthy Patron.......Harry StorzAssoc. Matron...........Deb KendleAssoc. Patron......Greg MasonSecretary. . . . . . .Robyn MasonTreasurer......Emily SchoenleberConductress…...Jeanne BonnettAssoc. Conductress..Laura KilmerTrustee..........Bette Cummins

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Myrtle Chapter invites you to their Open Installation of Officers on Jan. 31 at 1:30 p.m. It will be held at North Star Lodge, 2610 North 48th St. Dehnia Bullerdiek, Worthy Matron - Elect and Harry Storz, Worthy Patron- Elect. We hope to see you there.

BUSINESS MEETINGS FOR SEPTEMBER AND

OCTOBER

Myrtle Chapter met on Sep. 9 for their regular business meeting. Worthy Matron Connie welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. Worthy Patron Jim Weir also welcomed everyone and shared a story about circles.

Business was conducted as usual as wel l as two petitions were read. Initiation was scheduled for Oct. 28.

Myrtle Chapter met on Oct. 14 for their regular business meeting. Worthy Matron welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. Worthy Patron Jim Weir shared that the Corvette Museum will be repaired and fixed for thousands of dollars. It all comes back to circles. Business was conducted as usual as well as voting and electing the following individuals to receive the degrees of our order: Bruce Bullerdiek and Jamie Janovec.

COURTESY REPORT

Bro. David Mickey is at the Masonic Home in Platttsmouth.

W M C o n n i e a n d WP Jim Wiers son Ron has s tage 4 colon cancer and it has traveled to the liver.

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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

As you are aware, at about this same time last year we were looking for an editor for the Masonic News. We asked for your indulgence and patience as we conducted the search and chose a new person for this task. Through your support and un-derstanding we moved forward with the process and received a good response to our search. At the February Board Meeting, we elected Mark Turner as the Editor with assurances from him that he could, and would, produce a quality publication on a timely basis each month. This did not happen and Mr. Turner has submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors for the Masonic News and we have ac-cepted it effective immediately.

As you may guess, this has left us in a precarious po-sition; however we have begun to move forward. We are again asking you for support and indulgence as we try to rectify the damage that has been done to our Masonic publication. We have appointed Deb Kendle as our interim Editor and she has assured us she will work toward publishing a December issue so that at the very least, the times and information for upcoming installations will be out in time for Lodges, Chapters, Bethels and Masonic Bodies to share information important to up-coming festivities.

In an effort to again find a full time Editor, we are asking for resumes to be submitted to the Board by January 15, 2015. Resumes should be sent to The Masonic News, PO Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501. A job description has been sent to the secretary of all lodges and chapters. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please have them contact any member of the Masonic News Board for information.

What all this means to you is that you failed to receive a publication that you have paid for. This cost you not only the ire of your members, but in some instances funding from fundraisers that were not ade-quately publicized to the sub-scribing community. Many of you refused to pay for issues not published, and we completely understand your consternation. Those of you who paid for the entire year will receive credit in 2015 for monthly issues not published in 2014 with our heartfelt apology. Advertisers will be afforded the same con-sideration, and we have voted to keep costs for our publication the same as 2014 through 2015.

While this puts us in a deficit si tuation during the coming year, it is the very least we can do to attempt to rectify the situation that a bad decision by our board has placed our subscribers and advertisers in. Again, we apologize and ask for you indulgence as we try to get our publication back on track and serving your needs.

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Editor’s CornerDeb Kendle, Interim Editor

My apologizes that some of the news in this issue is a bit old. I have done my best going through the email submissions and cross referencing the issues published since May. Those submissions that I did not find published in the last three issues are included in this issue, combining submissions in

some instances. Thank you to our correspondants who have continued to submit to The Masonic News even though the news has been a bit irregular getting published. I will do my best going forward to get a paper out on a monthly basis. I need to give thanks to the Board of Directors for putting their faith in me and naming me interim editor for the time being. I also need to thank my husband, Wade, for his assistance getting this issue out the door.

If any of our readers or co-orespondents have suggestions on how we can make our paper better, please send your suggestions to masonicnews@gmail.com.

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

Degreework continues to be our focus these past few months. Three Fellow Craft degrees completed for Bro Anthony Canada, Bro Jerry Blair and Bro Justin Hamel. We look forward to getting the Master degree’s completed so the brothers can receive further light in masonry.

Hickman Lodge had a community picnic for the College View area. We served hot dogs and treats for the neighborhood in an attempt to reach out and show what masonry is all about.

Another successful “On The Plumb Line” quiz was done during our meetings. WB Doug Johnson, Ill Sir Keith Houfek and Ill Sir Steve Hanneman are the latest winners.

Hoping everyone had a great summer and looking forward to seeing our member in the upcoming fall meetings.

OCTOBER &NOVEMBER

As the year begins to wind down, we are still keeping busy at the Lodge. Hickman Lodge participated in the Grand Lodge’s EA competition in October.

A lot of practices and good friendly meetings made our Lodge stronger in this degree. Special thanks to Senior Warden Jeff Eggerling for his coordination efforts in getting this put together.

Hickman Lodge also was involved in many other degree works this fall and now has three more new Master Masons joining our Lodge. Welcome Brothers Anthony Canada, Jerry Blair II, and Justin Hamel. We appreciate your time and devotion to getting through the degrees. We hope your journey with Masonry is a special one.

Another successful “On The Plumb Line” quiz was done during our meetings. WB Mike Gray and WB Keith Sandall are the latest winners.

In November our election of officers was completed for the 2015 year. Congratulations to Jeff Eggerling (Worshipful Master), Jack Irons (Senior Warden), Johnny Joe Martin (Junior Warden), Thomas Kess (Treasurer) and Olin Boone (Secretary). I’m sure you will carry on the great traditions of Hickman Lodge.

We still haven’t given up on 2014 yet; we are still looking at proving up our Lodge in the Master Mason degree as well as trying to schedule another EA degree before the year is up.

There is always something going on at Lodge, so all are welcome to come and help out and learn.

Photo courtesy of Gary Jarzinka

Brothers Anthony Canada, Jerry Blair II, and Justin Hamel receive their aprons and diplo-mas. Welcome to Hickman Lodge No. 256!

Photo courtesy of Gary Jarzinka

W.B. Keith Sandall is a recent winner of the “On The Plumb Line” quiz done at Hickman Lodge No. 256’s business meet-ings. What will the next quiz bring? Come find out!

Photo courtesy of Gary Jarzinka

Brothers Jerry Blair II, Anthony Canada, and Justin Hamel were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Hickman Lodge No. 256 during the month of October. Here they are pictured with WM Greg Vlasnik.

Photo courtesy of Greg Vlasnik

Master Masons Chris VerMaas and Dick Stephenson with WM Greg Vlasnik.

Photo courtesy of Greg Vlasnik

Illustrious Sir Bro. Keith Houfek, Potentate of Sesostris Shrine, was the August winner of “On The Plumb Line”.

Bennett Lodge 94Richard Harris, Corr.

DEGREE WORK

On June 17, Mr. Jason Schrock and Mr. Brandon Dietrich were made brothers of Bennett Lodge No. 94. On July 22, these same brothers were passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft. On Aug. 19, Bro. Brandon Dietrich was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Bennett Lodge No. 94 held a picnic on July 26. A Past Masters Dinner was held in September.

ELECTIONS

Bennett Lodge 94 elected it’s Officers for the 2015 year on Nov. 4 at their Business meeting. The Lodge will be lead by the dynamic leader WB Rick Harris. The Lodge is planning another raffle in December 2014. Bennett’s main goal for 2015 will be increasing membership.

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Cotner Lodge 297Jerry Pigsley, Correspondent

FIFTEEN DEGREESCONFERRED

On July 21 the Fellow Craft degree was conferred on Brothers Mike Shambaugh-Miller, John Winterfeld, and Bruce Bullerdiek. On Aug. 11 the Master Mason degree was conferred on Brothers Shambaugh-Miller and Winterfeld. On Aug. 18, Brother Bullerdiek was raised to the degree of Master Mason. On Aug. 25, the Entered Apprentice degree was conferred on Brothers Jeff Axelson and Paul Myers. On Sep. 15, Brother Axelson was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason. On Sep. 22, the Entered Apprentice degree was conferred on Brothers Nathan Kampfe and Ross Janovec. On Oct. 13, Brother Axelson was the 11th brother raised to the degree of a Master Mason in Cotner Lodge this year. On Oct. 20, Brothers Myers, Kampfe, and Janovec were passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason. They were the 12th, 13th, and 14th brothers passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason in Cotner Lodge this year.

GRAND LODGE MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP/LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE/

AREA MEETING/EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM

On July 26 SW Troy Myers and JW Robert Sanford, members of the Lodge’s Membership Sustaining Committee, attended the Grand Lodge Membership Workshop at the Grand Lodge Office conducted by Deputy Grand Master John Maxell. On Sat., Sep. 13, WM Jerry Pigsley and SW Myers traveled to Hastings to attend the Grand Lodge Leadership Conference. On Oct. 16, WM Pigsley, SW Myers, and RWB Russ Reno attended the Masonic Area Meeting conducted by Deputy Grand Master John Maxell. On Oct. 29, WM Pigsley, WB Earl Robinett and Brother Nick Furchert attended a Masonic Education Symposium at the Scottish Rite Temple in Lincoln.

REGULARCOMMUNICATIONS /

PROGRAMS / PASTURE AND TABLE

LODGES

On Aug. 4, prior to the regular communication, Sesostris Shrine Potentate, Illustrious Sir Keith Houfek, spoke to the Cotner Lodge brothers attending their monthly dinner on the Shrine and upcoming events. On Sep. 8, the Lodge conducted a Pasture Lodge regular communication under the stars at WB Don Albrecht’s vineyard near Raymond. On Oct. 6, the Lodge conducted its regular communication. The dinner before the Lodge’s regular communication was provided by Jason McCullough, D.C., and a program presented on “Health is a Journey.” On Nov. 3, the Lodge conducted its annual soup supper before the election of next year’s officers. The officers elected for 2015 are: Troy Myers (Worshipful Master); Robert Sanford (Senior Warden); Rod

Lehn (Junior Warden); WB John Cramer (Treasurer); WB Ralph Riemann (Secretary); and WM Jerry Pigsley (Trustee). Grand Junior Warden Rick Myers and WB Neil Thomas, Past Master of Clarks Lodge No. 134, were guests. On Dec. 1, the Lodge conducted its regular communication and elected Allen Kuzma and Shane Limbach to become united with us by initiation. Allen Kuzma, CLU, ChFC, is President of Kuzma Financial Services in Lincoln. Shane Limbach is a Systems Administrator at NEBCO, Inc. in Lincoln. They are the 16th and 17th men Cotner Lodge has welcomed to the fraternity this year. On Oct. 27, Cotner Lodge brothers enjoyed a Table Lodge. WM Jerry Pigsley presented Master Mason aprons to Brothers Bruce Bullerdiek, John Winterfeld, and Jeff Axelson.

PINEWOOD BOWLCONCERTS /

CAPITAL CITY RIBFEST/HUSKER FOOTBALL

GAMES

In August WM Jerry Pigsley, SW Troy Myers, WB Bob Sides, JS Mark Rossignol, Marshal Dennis Robertson, WB Gayle Angus, Brother Ken Kolts, and Brother Seth Wallace worked at Lodge fundraisers by selling soda and adult beverages at the Pinewood Bowl concerts and the Capital City Ribfest. Cotner Lodge brothers worked all six Husker home football games selling concessions in a stand located in the skybox level of Memorial Stadium.

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS

On Aug. 23, WM Jerry Pigsley, WB Earl Robinett, and Brother Nick Furchert worked the CHIP event held at the Nebraska State Fair. On Sep. 21, Cotner Lodge participated in the Alzheimer’s Walk held at Holmes Lake. After the walk, members joined the Job’s Daughters Bethel 63 and the Columbia Chapter for a picnic at the lake. On Oct. 26, WM Jerry Pigsley, SW Troy Myers, Brother Jeff Axelson, Brother Steven Masters, Brother Jessie Kozak and two of our their sons picked up trash along a three mile stretch of Highway 34 near Eagle.

ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE COMPETITION

Cotner Lodge participated in the Grand Lodge’s state-wide Entered Apprentice Degree competition on Oct. 4. The lodge proudly received 3rd place. Participating in the competition f rom the lodge were WB John Cramer (WM), WB Don Albrecht (Chaplain), Troy Myers (SW), Robert Sanford (JW), WB Jerry Raikes (SD), David Zigler (JD), Mark Rossignol (SS), WM Jerry Pigsley (JS), Nick Furcher t (Secre tary) , WB Greg Mason (Tyler), and Se th Wal lace (Candida te ) .

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On August 11, Brothers John Winterfeld and Mike Shambaugh-Miller were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by Cotner Lodge No. 297.

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On July 21, Brothers Bruce Bullerdiek, John Winterfeld, and Mike Shambaugh-Mill-er were passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason by Cotner Lodge No. 297.

Remembering B.Lynn AlexanderWade Kendle

On Nov. 26th, I attended the Celebration of the Life of W.B. B.Lynn Alexander, Past Master of Lancaster Lodge No. 54 at the Masonic Temple downtown, 1635 L Street. It is the first time in my limited memory that the Temple has been used for a funeral service.

Anyone who knew Lynn, knew he was a special individual and it showed in the Celebration. Service Coordinator Most W.Bro. Russ Reno did an admirable job. After opening the service, the floor was given to anyone who wanted to offer a few words. Lynn’s life was layed out in an amazing tribute; from his experience in the Masonic Fraternity - being a member of both Lancaster Lodge No. 54 and Tabula Rasa No. 332, to serving our country - being a retired Colonel in the Army National Guard, to his involvement in Alpha Gamma Nu (Ag Men) fraternity at UNL, his love of music - playing piano and being a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity, to running the Pink Flamingo in Ansley, NE, while in High School, and his career as an attorney. To sum up the whole of his life, a video was played of Lynn recounting his life by videographer Michael Cochnar after which Masonic Rites were given by brothers of Lancaster Lodge No. 54.

In the words of his wife Susan,

“Lynn Alexander had insatiable intellectual curiosity, railed against intolerance, a lack of compassion and decency, despised petrified opinions, and relished diversity in people and ideas. Creative expression enriched his life, and music brought great joy to him and to others.” Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

The Alexander family wishes to thank the many friends who provided support, love, food, rides, dog walking and other kindnesses throughout this journey and our years of friendship. We also want to acknowledge the many medical staff members for their compassionate and love care. Boyd Lynn Alexander

Wade Kendle photo

The large lodge room at The Masonic Temple down-town was used for B.Lynn’s Celebration of Life.

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Martha Washington 153Gwen L. Hurst, Correspondent

College View Lodge 320Paul Hadley, Correspondent

Turning the calendar’s page (or adjusting a smart phone app!) signals the ending of one season and a brave but resolute entrance into another. It also gives us time to reflect on the many changes and positive things we’ve experienced together.

OFFICERS FOR 2015 ELECTED

At the Nov. 5 regular meeting, we elected our leaders for the upcoming year.

Yours truly reports these results:Bro. Paul Hadley as Worshipful

Master, WB Gary Kassebaum as Senior Warden, and WB Byron Van Patten as Junior Warden, with WB Bob Brommer re-elected as Treasurer and WB Douglas Johnson at Secretary.

Appointments will be announced soon. Officers will be installed Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. during an open ceremony at the lodge. All are welcome!

LAST RITES FOR LONG-TIME MEMBERS

We were saddened to learn of the recent deaths of two of our members.

Max Thielbar of Lincoln died May 23. Bro. Theilbar received his 60-year membership pin Feb. 5 and had begun returning to lodge events, such as regular communications and the Past Master’s Dinner, to become active in Masonry again.

The June 18 passing of WB Richard (Dick) Tracy was noted at our Aug. 6 meeting. WB Tracy was master of College View 320 in 1977. Burial was Sept 16 in the cemetery at Roca, and WM Curt Wolbert is collecting contributions from brethren and friends to purchase a headstone for WB Tracy’s grave.

WE RECOGNIZE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Caryle Reinmuth, DDS, received his 60-year pin and certificate during an April 30 ceremony at his Lincoln home. WM Wolbert presented the pin to Dr. Reinmuth, with WB Jairo Cabieles and Bros. Paul Hadley and Ben Berck attending.

More than 40 guests gathered at The Knolls Restaurant April 26 for our Annual Past Master’s Dinner. Highlighting the festivities was Deputy Grand Custodian RWB John Brommer of Nebraska Lodge 1 presenting a 50-year membership pin to his father, WB Bob Brommer, the current treasurer of College View 320.

Congratulations to WB Doug Johnson! During our Sept. 3 regular meeting, he received a Masonic Individual Achievement Award for his years of dedicated service to Masonry. Besides serving as our lodge secretary, WB Johnson is actively involved in Bennet Lodge 94 and Capitol Chapter 320 of the Eastern Star and, as Associate Bethel Guardian, was

instrumental in the success of Bethel 60 of Job’s Daughters International.

WB Michael Berger also received his 25-year membership pin and certificate at the Sept. 3 meeting.

WELCOME, NEW BROTHERS!

This has been a busy year for the lodge, with more degrees performed in the first 7 months than usually occur in a full year. Two more have since followed. Hooray!

Six brothers raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason are: David Johnson on March 19, Andrew Kritikos on April 16, Kevin Edelmaier on May 21 and Aaron Bruner on July 9. Scott Gossett and Cody Watkins became Fellow Craft Masons on July 16. Master Mason ceremonies followed for Bro. Gossett on Aug. 13 and Bro. Watkins on Aug. 20.

Bro. Robert Berry became and Entered Apprentice Mason on Nov. 17 and was scheduled to be passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on Dec. 10. Arrangements for his Master Mason ceremony in January 2015 are being made as of this writing.

We also received a note of appreciation from Bennet Lodge 94 for our assistance in Fellow Craft degree work for Bro. Brandon Dietrich in July. Brethren from our lodge agreed to also help with a Master Mason degree on Aug. 19.

CHARTER TRAVELS FOR GOOD CAUSE

On May 7, WB Curt Wolbert and five brothers traveled to Lebanon Lodge 323 in Columbus for our regular communication. That lodge hosted us so Columbus resident Don Schaufelberger, the Bronze Jordan Medal holder from College View 320 and a Past Master, could attend our business meeting. WB Wolbert noted in our online newsletter, “(After getting permission from MWB Joe McBride) I gently took down our 87-year-old charter, which I don’t believe has left the building since it was brought over from the old lodge at the fire station in 1961, and we drove to Lebanon Lodge 323 in a minivan. We hung the charter in their lodge and conducted the business meeting accordingly.”

Brethren from Lebanon Lodge 323 were impressed that Bro. David Johnson proved up that night as a Master Mason in the long form — which we are encouraging our members to do in each degree.

WB Wolbert noted, “After we closed the lodge, both lodges met in the fellowship hall (for cake and coffee), shared stories and took photographs of one another. It was an awesome display of brotherhood and will definitely be talked about for many years to come.”

We thank WM Kim Severyn of Lebanon Lodge 323 for this hospitality and we hope to do this again.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

WB Stephen Kennedy, personal representative of the MWM Joe McBride, was a special guest at our July 2 monthly business meeting. He conveyed greetings and offered assistance from Grand Lodge in conducting a cornerstone dedication ceremony, should we choose to replace our current weathered cornerstone.

WB Johnson reported highlights from the College View Neighborhood Association’s June meeting. This organization offers us opportunities to interact with businesses, families and local schools.

WM Wolbert reported that Lincoln Southeast High School musician Atrayana Donahoe received our scholarship to attend the annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp, held at the University of Nebraska-Kearney during the Shrine Bowl week.

Brethren also awarded $45 each to two Job’s Daughters to attend their annual convention.

Brothers voted Nov. 5 to donate $100 from the general fund to support the 2015 Purple Ribbon Club of the Rawhide Wranglers 4-H Club of the Fremont Home for Children.

Members were urged to bring items for the annual all-bodies garage sale at College View Lodge Sept. 12-14. Proceeds from the sale supported the building maintenance and improvement fund.

Your correspondent points out that Bro. David Johnson will represent College View 320 as our correspondent for the Masonic News. He brings enthusiasm and genuine curiosity to the position, and I join you in looking forward to his reporting and insights into all things Masonic.

STAY TUNED, BROTHERS

At our Aug. 6 and Sept. 3 meet ings , WB Johnson reported on several prospects for membership — fantastic news!

Brother Tim Colwell also has joined College View 320.

An updated Lodge directory will be available this fall, including changes of addresses and information about brothers who have been raised to the degree of Master Mason since the last directory was distributed.

The annual College View Halloween party for children of fraternal organizations and the surrounding community was Oct. 31. Treats and fellowship were shared in the lodge from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Our next regular communication will be Wed., Jan. 7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Other updates and a column from WM Wolbert are provided on the College View 320 website.

Photo courtesy of Paul Hadley

Newly minted Master Mason Kevin Edelmaier(on left) with W.B. Doug Johnson, who helped prepare Kevin for his proficiency test

Photo courtesy of Paul Hadley

Dr. Caryle Reinmuth received his 60-year pin and certificate April 30 in a ceremony at his home. WM Curt Wolbert (left) presented the award, with WB Jairo Cabieles and Bro. Ben Berck attending.

BUSINESS MEETING

As the outdoor temperature and humidity rapidly decreased, friendship and warmth increased with every member and friend who entered Martha Washington Chapter’s doors on September 4th. WM Janice kept the group moving through business, knowing that PM Sue Bell-Heilman and PP Mark Heilman’s salad and pizza were waiting for all to enjoy.

Business items included:Reminder of the Sep. 6

Grand Officer Visitation and Reception Honoring Grand Chaplain Karan Birdsall and Grand Adah Michelle Smith (PM of Martha Washington Chapter)

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s about the Masonic Youth Leadership Conference and health updates on PGM Betty Pauley and Bro. Jerry Bespalec

Recap of information in the OES News, including a Ritual Assistant List (members indicate offices they’re willing to fill for Chapters needing assistance with stated meetings or initiations)

Report from the Havelock Masonic Temple Association Board about vandalism to the bu i ld ing and ideas f rom police and insurance regarding possible security precautions

Celebration of over 250 volunteer hours given to remodel the Colonial Room, kitchen, bathrooms and Eastern Star closet

Report from PM Michelle Smith telling about her travels

to other Chapters and comparing Martha Washington to them

Report from PM Maxine Buchardt about that day’s city-wide Kensington luncheon and how the group has decided to meet quarterly (the last meeting was Nov. 6 at noon at the Knoll’s)

ROAST BEEF DINNER

The Martha Washington Roast Beef Dinner was held Sun., Oct. 19. Thank you to those who helped setup, serve, and cleanup. A bigger thank you to those who opened their pocket books and supported Martha Washington Chapter by coming to the dinner.

MEMBERS HONORED

Fifty year members Marolyn Robson and Maxine Buchardt were honored for their years of service and dedication to the Order.

CLOSING

WM Janice opened and closed the meeting with bits of useless trivia. Two that piqued interest among those present were: 1) an ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain, and 2) five Jell-O flavors that flopped were celery, coffee, Cola, apple and chocolate.

WP Pro-Tem Mike Buchardt closed with a reminder of events of Sep. 11, 2001, which brought to mind Jesus’s words that sometimes are difficult to live, “Pray for your enemies, and bless those who persecute you.”

Columbia Chapter 275Kaylene Martin, Correspondent

GRAND CHAPTER

S i s . K a y l e n e M a r t i n , S is . Trudi Thornburg , S is . Krist i Thornburg, and Bro. Leonard Martin attended Grand C h a p t e r i n K e a r n e y, N E .

CHARTER DAY

C o l u m b i a C h a p t e r c e l e b r a t e d i n M a y .

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Sister Tracy Dickes was i l l . S is ter Vera Smith had fallen and broke her nose but is recovering. She is living at Gateway Manor and would like to hear from friends. Bro. Charlie Cummings needs to have eye surgery. Sis. Megan

Thornburg had knee surgery.

JOYS

Sis. Suzy Campbell cel-ebrated Easter with her son, Fred. Pierce, grandson of Sis. Norma Cummings and Bro. Charlie Cummings, ran in the Lincoln half marathon and fin-ished in twelfth place. Their granddaughter, Courtney, was married Sept. 13. Sis. Marge and Bro. Ralph Reimann celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Congratulations! Bro. Leonard Martin received his 40 year pin from Cotner Lodge. Sis. Nancy Weers’, granddaughter Maya, participated in her first dance recital.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

May 16 – Pat BryantMay 16 – Norma CummingsMay 26 – Rod LehnMay 28 – Jerry RonhovdeMay 31 – Louise KinerJune 12 – Eleanor MillerJune 16 - Eldora CarterJune 18 – Amy PriceJune 20 – Kelly TrischJune 29 – Ralph Reimann

DUES ARE DUE!

Please r emi t payment to Kaylene Martin, 401 S. 84th St Lincoln, NE 68510.

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DEGREE WORK

On Tues. May 15, Craftsmen Lodge No. 314 conferred the degree of a Fellowcraft Mason on Bro. Myron L. Coleman. We conferred his Masters Degree in June.

SPAGHETTIDINNER

Craftsmen Lodge’s annual Spaghetti Dinner was held June 20.

BOO AT THE ZOO

Craftsmen Lodge provided secured lighted parking during Boo at the Zoo for a lodge fund raiser. Thanks to all who parked at the lodge and to those brothers who provided security for those cars!

ANNUALPANCAKE FEED

Craftsmen Lodge’s annual pancake feed was held on Nov. 23. All you can eat pancakes with sausage, multiple choices of syrup, coffee, decaf, juice, and mi lk were p rov ided .

SEPTEMBER WAS THE MONTH FOR REPAIRS AT

CRAFTSMEN LODGE

Last fall it was noticed that the large pine tree in the front of the lodge was rubbing on the roof and filling the gutters with pine needles, it was removed.

Next the roof needed to be replaced. The trustees got estimates and the roof was completed the first week in the September.

The water heater started having problems. It was decided to not replace the old one in kind. We don’t use the building every day but the old water heater was running all the time. After some research, Bro Ralph Beach located 2 small on demand 220 volt water heaters. The old electrical panel was maxed out. An upgrade should have been done years ago. With personal donation and a lot of work from Brothers: Bruce Trautwein, Ron Tillman, Jim Ryder, and Ralph Beach we got it done.

Bro Jim Ryder helped Bro Ron Tillman get the 13’ by 2’ by 3’ deep trench for underground electrical service. Bro Bruce Trautwein being a Master Electrician, he made short work of the upgrade . Brothers Ron Tillman, Ralph Beach and myself, were Bro. Bruce’s support team.

A big thanks to all who helped in these projects. Not forgetting the trustees that got bids for the roof. With the upgraded, water heaters and electrical, we will be watching to see when they are paid off with the monthly saving. It could be as soon as the end of 2015.

Craftsmen Lodge 314Byrl Shear, Correspondent

Photo courtesy of Byrl Shear

Bro. Ron Tillman gathers parts for the CraftmenLodge buildling’s electrical upgrade.

Photo courtesy of Byrl Shear

Master electrician W.Bro. Bruce Trautwein hard at work cutting the current service to the lodge building preparingit for a much neededelectrical upgrade.

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past.If you are anxious, you are living in the future.If you are at peace, you are living in the present.”

DEGREES CONFERRED

East Lincoln Lodge is living in the present with degree work. July 31 the Master Mason Degree was conferred on Benjamin Murphy by WB Scott Dietrick; WB Monte Dodge as Sr. Warden, Bro. Bill Hayes as Jr. Warden, and WB John Butler, Bro. Blake Berkley and Bro. Bill Hayes taking the role of the Craftsmen. On Aug. 28, the Master Mason Degree was conferred on Ron Silver by WB Scott Dietrick with WB Scott Dodge as Sr. Warden and Bro. Bill Hayes as Jr.Warden.

ADDITIONALLODGE ACTIVITIES

The monthly potluck preceded the regular communication on Aug. 7. It was nice to see Wilma Dietrick dining with us again.

In the Lodge, reports were given by WB Scott Dietrick on the boiler maintenance, roof/ceiling repair and weed control. Thanks to Bo. Blake Berkley who volunteered to maintain the lawn. Prior to the potluck he used his mower to cut the grass and then, not wanting to miss the lodge work, sped home, showered and returned in time for the potluck and the meeting.

“Be thankful for the bad things in life. For they opened your eyes to the good things you weren’t

paying attention to before!” “Happiness is not a

station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.”

East Lincoln Lodge continues to travel to the East and at the business meeting in November two new petitions were received with the investigation committee reporting favorably. Matt Jenkins and Kenneth Burns were voted on to receive the degrees . With many events happening during the holidays, they will start their journey in January.

Bro. Jermy Deaton was presented his apron, diploma and words of welcome by the Worshipful Master James Michaelson.

The election of officers for the year 2015 ended the business meeting. Elected as WM was Bill Hayes, SW Scott Dodge, JW, Blake Berkley, Secretary, WB Tom Michaelson and Treasurer, Roger Lipert. WM elect announced that the installation will be held Sunday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m.

“The years move ever so quickly and time waits for no one. Once again it’s the Holiday Season when we should meet and greet one another in the spirit of friendship and brotherhood. Friendship and brotherhood cannot be bound by place and time. It is carried in each of us . . . in our hearts, in our minds and in our spirits.

C h e m o t r e a t m e n t s a r e scheduled. Some good news, Ronald his fiancee got married on Sep. 13 in South Dakota.

Sis. Deb Kendle reported she got a position with the Lincoln Public School District at Roper Elementary School, in the kindergarten room as a para.

Sis. Deb also reported that her daughter Belle is in the East High Musical “Fiddler on the Roof” in November.

Dayle Prenosil updated us on her granddaughter Abby.

PAST MATRONS / PAST PATRONS

Past Matrons and Past Patrons met on Oct. 21 at the Eatery. Fun was had by all in attendance and it was a great way to catch up and get to know the members better. Our next meeting will be in April and members will be called.

MYRTLE CLUB

Myrtle Club met at Noon on Nov. 8 at the Legacy on Fremont Street . Fun was had by a l l in a t tendance . Newly elected officers were:

President...Deb KendleVice President...Jeanne BonnettSec. / Treas...Bette CumminsChaplain...Jeanne Bonnett

BEST CHOICE LABELS

Keep saving those Best C h o i c e L a b e l s . Yo u c a n turn in your labels on the bulletin board at the Masonic Temple, or to Deb Kendle.

DUES ARE DUE

Great news!!! The 2015 dues cards are in. Here is your friendly reminder that you can pay your dues for the 2015 year at anytime. If you need to mail them in, please contact our Secretary Robyn Mason.

Robyn Mason415 Latamie Trail

Lincoln, NE 68521

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW

YEAR

Myrtle Chapter would like to wish all of you a wonderful and beautiful Merry Christmas and a prosperous New year.

Photo courtesy of Deb Kendle

Myrtle Chapter No. 94 welcomes it’s newest members initiated in the 2014 year. Pictured are: Front Row: Jamie Janovek, W.M. Connie Weir, Becky Bleese and Bruce Bullerdiek. Back Row: Adam Medley, W.P. Jim Wier, Marissa Roesler, Rachel Duckett (Dual), Kayla Houck (Dual) and Mark Turner (not pictured). We welcome our newest members to Myrtle Chapter. It is great to see so much youth present in our Chapter.

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Charles Godwin, Corr.

Starcraft Chapter 307 Kensington

Ruth Beach, Corr.

Starcraf t Chapter No. 307 Kensington met on Sep. 2 for a 12:30 luncheon. 15 members were in attendance.

The program for this luncheon was Sis. Mary Ann Bede giving a book review on “Portrait of Myself” by Margaret White.

A big thank you to Electa No. 8 on being invited to their visitation on Sep. 6 at the Knolls. We enjoyed it very much!

BETHEL NO. 5

THAT’S MY PANFUNDRAISER

When: Going on NOW til DECEMBER 2014

If you would like to see a brochure or samples of the items, feel free to visit:

www.thatsmypan.comIf you have any questions, please call Deb Kendle at

402-325-9653 or 402-617-3991or email at

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Funds generated will go into the girl’s Bethel 5 personnel accounts to help pay their way to

Grand Bethel in Peru, Nebraska in June of 2015

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Bethel 5Deb Kendle, Correspondent

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The Ceremony of Installation was held on June 21, 2014 at the Masonic Temple 1635 L Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Emily Nelson served as the Installing Officer for the afternoon. Assisting her with the ceremony were:

Jeanne Bonnett as Installing Guide Nancy Weyers as Installing MarshalKasie Lehn as Installing Chaplain Deanne Grant as Installing Recorder and Installing Junior CustodianHeather Leuschen as Installing Musician and Installing Senior Custodian

Others assisting with the Installation Ceremony were: Bob Foreman, PABG 5 and VAGG as the Master of CeremoniesWade Kendle PM 300 as the Honored Queen’s Escort

OFFICERS INSTALLED

The Officers instal led for the Fall 2014 term were: Honored Queen – Belle KendleSenior Princess – Grace LeuschenJunior Princess – Ashley PriestG u i d e – B r i t t a n y K e l l yMarsha l – Che lsea Kel lyChapla in – Emily Nelson1st Messenger – Rylehe Wobig2nd Messenger – Katrina Kendle3rd Messenger – Lauren Prososki4th Messenger – Gwen Leuschen HONORED QUEEN BELLE

KENDLE’S TERM

B e l l e c h o s e f o r h e r ceremony The Book of Silver.

Her Motto is Okay? Okay!

A quote from the book “A Fault in our Stars” By John Green.

Her fun theme is Bubble Wrap. Her colors are Orange, Black, Yellow. Her theme is Life is a Highway

A recep t ion fo l lowed the Installation of Officers.

Deb Kendle photo

Bethel No. 5’s Honored Queen, Belle, was installed on June 21.

Deb Kendle photo

Bethel No. 5 held its installation of officers for the fall term on June 21. Those installed were: Front Row - Chelsea, Grace, Belle, Ash-ley, Brittany; Back Row - Emily, Katrina, Lauren, Gwen, and Rylehe.

DID YOU KNOW?

B e t h e l 5 w a s C h a r t e r e d o n June 24, 1922.

Eiche ChapterKeegan & Zade Miller, Correspondents

CAMPING WITH THEE EICHES!

The guys in our chapter recently went camping, and let me say, they did it the Eiche way. It wouldn’t truly be Eiche fashion without a casualty right off the bat. Wyatt heroically volunteered for that, by falling onto and into the concrete fire pit scraping and damaging his leg rather gruesomely. Wyatt being a runner and all, we decided to take him to the hospital, to luckily find out he didn’t break a single bone in his leg. While he was being taken to the doctor, we surprisingly managed to not lose a single boy to tent related incidents.

Although the very next day, two people, Mom Miller, and our Eiche brother, Zade Miller, both showed signs of poison oak spots. They did recover, but it took over a week.

Finally we had the tents up, the fire blazing, Wyatt returned (all bandaged up) and we were ready to party. We roasted hotdogs and marshmallows on wire hangers, and we did all of this without any injuries. (Surprisingly.) We even had two of our members Michael and Jack catch some fish. They each caught a bass, and Michael even caught a carp. (Yes, magi-carp is fine.) We all had a wonderful time and we can’t wait to see what we’ll be doing next.

Photo courtesy of Keegan Miller

Eiche Chapter recently held an activity at the lake which included fishing, games, and a whole lot of fun!

Photo courtesy of Keegan Miller

Eiche Chapter members enjoy a day at the lake.

Photo courtesy of Keegan Miller

Hey, I caught a Bass! Fishing with Eiche is Awesome!

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Job’s Daughters

Bethel 5Please send all correspondents to:1635 L St. 68508-2510 476-3453Cora Redwine, Guardian 438-94474101 N 12th St. 68521credwine@neb.rr.comGreg Prososki, ABG 402-783-208421040 NW 70th St., Agnew, NE 68428gandnprososki@hotmail.comDeb Kendle, Sec. 617-39911400 North 64th St. 68505 325-9653dmkendle@gmail.comBelle Kendle, Honored Queen2nd and 4th Sat. 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.Dark July and August

Bethel 272610 N. 48th St.www.Bethel27Lincoln.orgPlease send all correspondents to:Dehnia Bullerdiek, BG 540-17851417 Sioux Street 68502dehnia.herrick@gmail.comHarry Storz, ABG 788-256615900 Olive Creek Road 68301Stephanie Bleess, Sec. 488-4066903 Eastridge Dr. 68510 stephbleess@neb.rr.com1st Thur., 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m.Becky Bleese, Honored Queen

Bethel 631542 No. 65th Street Dyana Burton, Guardian 9415 South 28th St 68516Kevin Thornburg, Assoc. Guardian 430-93935410 Wyman Ave 68512Rhonda Sanford, Sec. 4201 Greenwood St 68504Tiana Hudson, Honored Queen1st and 3rd Thurs. 7:00 p.m.

Rainbow for GirlsLincoln Assembly 6332 S. Centenniel Mall (Scottish Rite)Please send all correspondents to:Jen Birdsall, Mother Advisor749 Sunny Slope Rd 68505 499-9697jenbirdsall@yahoo.comLaurie Sieg, Advisory Board Chair7600 Baldwin Ave 68507 464-2410lauriesieg@gmail.comZoe Maurer, Worthy Advisor1st and 3rd Tues. 7:00 p.m.

Lebanon Lodge 3Prince Hall Affiliation 430-7003 1630 N. 24th St. 68503-1117 Frankie White W.M. 4939 W Thatcher Ln 68528Floyd Williams, Sec. 325-83374835 Fremont St 68504Address all correspondence to the Sec.2nd Tue. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

York RiteLincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M.1635 L St. 68508 476-3453Bruce Anderson, High Priest 435-09742010 S. 26th St. 68502Tom 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 476-3453Mervyn Moeller, Ill. Master 785-75454805 Davey Rd., Ceresco 68017Tom 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 476-3453Rick Harris Cmdr. 477-89691433 SW 24th St 68522Tom Michaelson, Recorder 423-19841st Mon. Business meeting 7:00 p.m.Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m.

Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple332 S. Centennial Mall 435-2144P.O. Box 95013 68509-5013Bruce Wood, Gen. Sec. 435-2144Tom Greenlee, Venerable MasterTodd Tinnean, Wise MasterTBD, CommanderMark Kinzie, Master of Kadosh3rd Wed. Bus. Meeting 6:00 p.m.

ShrineSesostris Temple 474-68901050 Saltillo Rd Roca, Ne 68430Keith Houfek, Potentate 499-91152615 Krauter Place Roca 68430

Daughters of the Nile Naphis Temple No. 66Paula Beezley, Queen 489-4241310 Carolyn Court 68512-2209

Eastern StarEastern Star Grand Chapter

of NebraskaBeverly Donham

Worthy Grand MatronJim Dusch

Worthy Grand PatronJan Thoman

Grand SecretaryBox 156

Fremont NE 680251-800-832-9320

Electa Chapter 81635 L St. 68508 476-3453Kristen Swisher, W.M. 806-4524416 N 19th St Beatrice 68310Bruce Anderson, W.P. 435-09742010 S. 26th St. 68502Susie Dunn, Sec. 494-52024000 Garfield St. 685061st Sat. Stated Meeting 2:00 or 7:30 p.m.

Electa Chapter KensingtonMarion Kantner, Pres. 435-03782540 Worthington Ave., 68502-3963Susie Dunn, Sec. 484-52024000 Garfield St. 685061st Thurs. Noon

Past Matrons ClubBridget Anderson, Pres. 440-3434Ilah Anderson, Courtesy Chair Dona Y. Hurst, Sec.-Treas. 421-1108

Myrtle Chapter 942610 No. 48th St. 68504 466-2236Connie Weir, W.M. 488-90404110 Mohawk St 68510Jim Weir, W.P. 570-73714110 Mohawk St 68510Robyn Mason, Sec. 484-5756415 Laramie Trl 685212nd and 4th Tues. 7:30 p.m.

Myrtle ClubDeb Kendle, Pres. 325-9653Jeanne Bonnett, V.P. 580-4661Bette Cummins, Sec/Treas 423-2689

Martha Washington Chapter 1534430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482Janice Nitz, W.M. 1301 Frances Goehner 68364Mark Poston, W.P. 484-73454601 S 45th St 68516Elizabeth Wilhite, Sec. 421-73086201 Queens Dr., 68516-31631st Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

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Grand Lodge of NebraskaAncient Free

and Accepted MasonsJoe D. McBrideGrand Master

301 N. Cotner Blvd.Lincoln, NE 68508-2315

Masonic Lodges

Lincoln Lodge 191635 L St. 68508 476-3453John Duling, W.M. 981-60731540 Garret Ln. Apt 3151 68512 Charles Burk, Sec. 423-68878041 South 16th St. 685121st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Lancaster Lodge 541635 L St. 68508 476-3453Shane T. Rhian, W.M. 326-27712002 S 11th St., 68502Russ Reno, Sec. 420-12704710 Larkwood Rd 685161st Fri. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Bennett Lodge 944641 Cooper Ave. 68506Fred Liebers, W.M. 466-8229842 W Rose St 68522 Rick Harris, Sec. 730-7425 1433 SW 24th St 685221st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

East Lincoln Lodge 2102700 S St. 68503 476-2412James Michaelson W.M. 217-03943608 NW Palm Ct 68521Mark Lighthall, Sec 304-7323335 N 35th St 685031st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

North Star Lodge 2272610 N. 48th St. 68504 466-2236David L. Sierks, W.M. 466-25146525 Hartley St., 68507-1860Steve Wetzel, Sec. 488-81981518 Skyline Drive 685061st Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

George Washington Lodge 2504430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482Mark Poston, W.M. 484-73454601 S 45th St 68516Donald Eisenbarth, Sec.-Treas. 464-5564Address unpublished1st Tue. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Hickman Lodge 2564641 Cooper Ave., 68506 Greg Vlasnik, W.M. 826-47101120 Lakeshore Dr Crete 68333Olin 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 Jerry Pigsley, W.M. 434-30002627 Ammom Ave 68507Ralph Riemann, Sec. 489-53383101 Fox Hollow Rd. 685061st Mon. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Liberty Lodge 3001635 L St. 68508 476-3453Andrew Seachord, W.M. 309-93364640 Myrtle St 68506Brent Myers, Secretary 770-0901901 Rosewood Dr. 685101st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Craftsmen Lodge 3142645 B St. 68502 475-2820Byrl A Shear Jr, W.M. 770-65361728 West B St., 68522James 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, 68506-6865Curt Wolbert, W.M. 440-68605140 S. 80th St. 68516-6318Douglas 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 476-3453Joe Huskey, W.M. 730-11583920 Lasalle St 68516Dennis Brydl, Sec. 423-69822510 Kessler Blvd. 685023rd Tues. Reg. Communication 6:00 p.m.

Temple Chapter 271332 S. Centennial Mall 68508 435-2144Wendy Garrison 476-30262309 S W 18th St, 68522Keith Garrison, W.P. 476-30262309 S W 18th St, 68522Melinda Brage, Sec. 488-0837620 Leavitt Ln 68510-25301st Mon. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJames F Brown, Jr., Pres. 483-1727Diane Brown, Sec.-Treas. 483-1727

Past Matrons ClubMarilyn Jepson, Co-Pres. 423-6049Earleen Ladd, Co-Pres 499-1889

Columbia Chapter 2751542 No. 65th St. 68505 466-0890Kristi Thornburg, W.M. 430-4533401 S 84th St., 68510Leonard Martin, W.P. 488-6388401 S 84th St., 68510Kayleen Martin, Sec. 488-6388401 S 84th St., 685101st Tues. Stated Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. 488-6388401 S. 84th St. 68510 4th Tues.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubTrudy Thornburg, Pres. 430-2165Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. 466-3750 Starcraft Chapter 3072645 B St. 68502 475-2820Julie Fowler, W.M. 202-64502020 Jefferson Ave., 68502Dennis Brydl, W.P. 423-69822510 Kessler Blvd., 68502Ileen Smith , Sec. 796-22043500 NW 126th St, 685241st Wed. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Starcraft KensingtonShirley Douglas, Pres. 488-30055208 Locust 68516Bonnie Kalkwarf, Sec. 474-48321100 Cambridge Ct Apt 12 685051st Tue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubRuth Beach, Pres. 464-0513Glee Warnke, Sec. 465-8486

Capitol Chapter 320Cindee Lighthall, W.M. 304-3402335 N 35th St 68503Gary Kassebaum, W.P. 328.90964401 S. 27th St. Apt E7, 68512Kathy Berger, Sec. 488-51335448 High St. 685061st Mon. 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Chapter Kensington Kathy Berger, Pres. 488-51335448 High St., 685064th Thurs.

Capital City Past Matrons and Patrons ClubImogene Kermoade, Pres. 423-0188Carolyn Cook, Vice Pres. 464-9337Martha Countryman, Sec. 488-7473Karen Cook, Treas. 470-31871st Tue. Oct-May Legacy Estates Noon

Youth Groups

DeMolay-Lincoln ChapterNo Master CouncilorNo Chapter SweetheartMeetings 2nd and 4th Tues. 7 p.m.Scottish Rite TemplePlease send correspondence to:Tom Greenlee, Chap. Dad 3401 S 33rd St, 68506tcgreenlee@earthlink.net

DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterJon Lighthall, Master CouncilorBecky Bleess, Chapter SweetheartGaren Miller, Chapter Dad 890-4320Meetings 2nd and 4th Wed. 7:00 p.m.2700 S St. 68503 476-2412Please send all correspondence to:Garen Miller 890-60438029 Palmilla Ln., 68516

Other BodiesMasonic News, Inc.Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501-2304Jim Batten, Pres. 429-9293Mark Poston, Vice-Pres. 484-7345Bette Cummins, Sec.-Treas. 423-2689Deb Kendle, Interium Editor 325-9653 617-3991

New Masonic Temple Assoc.1635 L Street 476-3453Virgil Meints, Pres. 326-1464Bruce Watkins, Sec-Treas. 489-4317Please address all correspondence to Sec.-Treas., 1635 L Street, Lincoln, NE 685082nd Tues. Board of Directors meetingMembers welcome 4:30 p.m.

Nebraska Masonic HomeMary C. Stapp, Exec. Dir. 1-800-245-58121300 Avenue DPlattsmouth NE 68048-1055

Masonic-Eastern Star Home for ChildrenRon Giesselmann, Exec. Dir.Box 1327 (2415 N. Main St.)Fremont NE 68025-1327 1-402-721-1185

Acacia Fraternity2255 Vine Street, 68503 436-6160Patrick McGovern, Ven. Dean Greg Straley, Sec. 262-945-7166

Widows Sons Memento Mori ChapterRichard Lassak, Pres. 326-2512Scott VonMinden, Secr. 465-3800

Lincoln Boys ChoirBurton Schernikau, Director 438-6962Kelsey Klein, Business Manager 499-4446

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Temple Chapter 271Jean Crary, Correspondent

OCTOBER BUSINESS MEETING

WM Pro Tem Carolyn Plants opened the meeting in short order. There were 16 members present with the following pro tem officers: Pro Tem WM Carolyn Plants, Pro Tem WP Carl Plants, Pro Tem AM Laurie Sieg, Pro Tem AP Don Jelinek, Pro Tem Warder Mike Laqueux, Pro Tem Cond Sandy Gleason.

The minutes of the meeting and the treasurer’s reports were read and approved.

Petitions were read for Robin

Szwanek. The investigating committee will consist of Bro Bill Raecke, Sis Pam Raecke, and Jean Crary.

There was balloting on Mike & Denise Laqueux, who desire for duel membership.

Noodle making ocurred on Fri., Oct. 24 and Saturday Oct. 25.

The In Garthering was held at 6:00 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 17. Afterwards, we held an initiation.

T h e r e w a s n ’ t a n y courtesy report for this month.

After closing, everybody was invited downstairs for refreshments.

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COMING EVENTS IN MASONRYSAT., DEC 13, Creamed Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, 4430 N. 70th St., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.SUN., DEC 14, Temple Christmas Party, All Are Welcome To Attend, Potluck, Masonic Temple 1635 L St., 5:30 p.m.FRI., JAN 9, District 2 Sweetheart Ball, Scottish Rite Temple, 332 Centennial Mall South, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmSAT., JAN 10, Installation of Officers Papillion Chapter, Papillion Masonic Center, 101 W Centennial Rd., 2:00 p.m.SAT., JAN 10, Creamed Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, 4430 N. 70th St., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.THU., JAN 15, Installation of Officers Narcissus Chapter, Benson Masonic Temple, 5903 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 7:30 pmSAT., JAN 17, Installation of Officers, Shiloh Lodge No. 327, Shioma Masonic Center 2823 N 83rd St., Omaha, NE, 4:30 p.m.SUN., JAN 25, Installation of Officers Aksarben Chapter, Scottish Rite Omaha, 202 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE, 5:30 pmSUN., JAN 25, Grand Lodge Proficiency Class, Lincoln and OmahaTHU.-SAT., FEB 5-7, Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NESAT., FEB 14, Creamed Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, 4430 N. 70th St., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.SAT., FEB 21, Installation of Officers Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Omaha Scottish Rite, 202 S. 20th Street, 5:00 p.m.SAT., MAR 14, Creamed Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, 4430 N. 70th St., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LODGE INSTALLATIONS LODGE MASTER DATE TIME Lancaster 54 Graham House Sun., Jan. 4 6:00 p.m. G. Washington 250 Don Eisenbarth Tue., Jan. 6 CLOSED Craftsmen 314 Ronald H.Tillman Tue., Jan. 6 CLOSED Bennet 94 Rick Harris Tue., Jan. 6 7:00 p.m. North Star 227 Harry A. Storz Wed., Jan. 7 CLOSED Cotner 297 Troy Myers (Scottish Rite Temple)Sat., Jan. 10 2:00 p.m. East Lincoln 210 Correct Sun., Jan. 11 3:00 p.m. Liberty 300 Mark Turner Thu., Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. Lincoln 19 Dick Clark Thu., Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. College View 320 Paul Hadley Sat., Jan. 17 2:00 p.m. Tabula Rasa 332 James Stull Tue., Jan. 20 6:00 p.m. Hickman 256 Jeff Eggerling Thu., Jan. 22 CLOSED

EASTERN STAR INSTALLATIONS

CHAPTER MATRON/PATRON DATE TIME M. Washington 153 Gwen Hurst/Mike Buchardt Fri., Jan. 9 7:00 p.m. Capitol 320 Cindee Lighthall/Gary Kassebaum Sun., Jan. 11 2:00 p.m. Electa 8 Bridget Anderson/Bruce Anderson Sat., Jan. 17 2:00 p.m. Temple 271 Carolyn Plants/Carl Plants Mon., Jan. 19 7:30 p.m. Starcraft 307 Cora Redwine/Jim Banister Wed., Jan. 21 7:30 p.m. Columbia 275 Dyana Burton/Donald Dissmeyer Tue., Jan. 27 7:00 p.m. Myrtle 94 Dehnia Bullerdiek/Harry Storz Sun., Jan. 31 1:30 p.m.

JOB’S DAUGHTER’S INSTALLATIONS

BETHEL HONORED QUEEN-ELECT DATE TIME Bethel 27 Rachel Duckett Sun., Jan. 4 2:00 p.m. Bethel 5 Grace Leuschen Sat., Jan. 10 3:00 p.m. Bethel 63 Nikki Pond Sun., Jan. 11 2:00 p.m.

RAINBOW ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY WORTHY-ADVISOR-ELECT DATE TIME Assembly 6 TBA Sometime in Feb.

DEMOLAY INSTALLATION

CHAPTER MASTER COUNCILOR-ELECT DATE TIME Eiche Chapter Zade Miller Feb. 22 2:00 p.m.

All installations are open to the public unless marked CLOSED.CLOSED installation times are the same as that organizations regular business meeting.Each installation will be held at the Masonic Temple of the Lodge or Chapter unless noted.

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Antique & Coin AppraisalsTom Bassett - 30 Years Experience 402-484-8143 E-mail: tkbassett@windstream.net

Ferris Financial GroupScott C. Keller (Lincoln 19) scott.keller@lpl.com 402-475-1209401(k)s, IRAs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and insurance.

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Avon RepresentativesSusie Dunn (Electa 8) www.youravon.com/sdunn 402-484-5202

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Voice News of Southeast NebraskaBill (256) & Linda Bryant, publishers, Hickman 402-792-2255

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Sellstate Performance RealtyRon Herms, a member of Lancaster Lodge 54 402-432-080420+ years of real estate experience www.sellinglincoln.com

Wadlow Rozanek Funeral HomeRod Rozanek, a member of Cotner Lodge 297 402-467-5200Our compassionate staff has served families for four generations. 5200 R St

Kinsey Rowe Law FirmRob Kinsey, a member of Cotner Lodge 297 402-434-9053Estate Planning-Litigation-Corporate 3800 VerMaas Pl. Ste 100 68502

Lincoln’s Local Mover: Heartland MovingLee Saltzgaber, Owner/Manager O: 402-466-1112 C: 402-440-8424www.HeartlandMoving.net Heartlandmove@gmail.com 8305 N 58th Cir, Suite A 68517

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402-434-2775

CREAMED CHICKEN DINNER

GEORGE WASHINGTON LODGE 250

4430 N. 70th St.

SECOND SATURDAY OFEVERY MONTH OCT. - MAR.

4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

$6.00 per person

Creamed Chicken over Biscuits or Mashed Potatoes. Veggies,

Coffee, Tea, or Water.

To benefit Masonic TempleAssociation of Havelock