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In This Issue:

Starcraft Chapter sharesYear End Reports

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College View Installs New Officers

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Cryptic MasonryDefined

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Myrtle ChapterReports on Past Year

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“The Word of 54”Page 3

Cotner Lodge holdsTable Lodge

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Liberty Lodge holdsOpen Installation

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Temple Chapter to hear from Ron Giesselman

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Lincoln Lodge prepares for GeorgeWashington Dinner

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North Star Lodge confers Master Degree

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George Washington votes on petition

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Bethels 63, 62, and 60Page 6

TrestleboardPage 7

Martha Washington reports on Installtion

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Electa Chapter to Honor Veterans

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East Lincoln Lodgeshares some humor

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Bethel 5 reportsPage 8

Bennet Lodge holds Installation of Officers

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College View Lodge 320Paul J. Hadley, Correspondent

W.B. KASSEBAuM MOVES TO THE EAST

L i n c o l n n a t i v e G a r y Kassebaum, Past Master of Lincoln Lodge 19, is our newest Worshipful Master at College View 320. Goals for the upcoming year? W.B. Kassebaum says he would like to see the lodge continue to add more members and work on getting College View 320 proficient in our degree work. Our brother was initiated in March, 1997, and raised in May of the same year at Lincoln Lodge 19. In 2002 he transferred to College View 320. During his years as a Mason, he has served in several stations at each of these lodges.

W.B. Kassebaum has worked in the security field for the past eight years, and he and Stacey, his wife, are active in Eastern Star

.OFFICERS INSTALLED,

WORK BEGINS

College View 320 brethren met Jan. 9 at 4641 Cooper Ave. to install officers for 2010.

W.B. Gary Kassebaum was installed as Worshipful Master. Other elected and appointed officers include:

Sr. Warden.....W.B. Robert Brommer,Jr. Warden..................Jairo Cabieles,Treasurer..............Richard Brommer,Secretary.......W.B. Douglas Johnson,Sr. Deacon.............Byron Van Patten,Jr. Deacon...................Ryan Starmer,Sr. Steward...................James Moles, Jr. Steward..................Curtis Wobert, Chaplain..............W.B. Jason Phelps,Tyler..............W.B. Nathan Peterson,Marshal...............W.B. David Caudy,Musician...........W.B. Richard Tracy.

The distinguished team of installing officers included Past Grand Master James F. Brown as Installing Master; Grand Secretary Right W.Bro. Bruce Watkins as Marshal; W.B. Roland (Ron) Wallick as Chaplain, and W.B. Wade Kendle as Secretary.

Outgoing master of the lodge, W.B. Nate Peterson, thanked the brethren for their support and remarked on the success of several events held during his term, such as the 50-year ceremony for Bro. Bob Orshek, Past Masters’ Dinner, Spring cleanup in May , soup supper, and blood drive held this fall.

KASSEBAuM

College View 320 held an Open Installtion ofOfficers on Jan. 9. Those installed were L-R: CurtisWobert, Nate Petersen, Jairo Cabieles, Jason Phelps, W.M. Gary Kassebaum, Douglas Johnson, Ryan Starmer, David Caudy, and Byron Van Patten. Photo courtesy of Paul Hadley

Installing Officer M.W.B James Brown presents W.M. Gary Kassebaum his gavel while the oth-er Installing Officers, W.B. Wade Kendle, Right W.Bro. Bruce Watkins, and W.B. Ron Wallick look on. Photo courtesy of Paul Hadley

Starcraft Chapter 307Terri Sherman, Correspondent

REGuLAR MEETING

Due to bad weather on Jan. 6 Starcraft Chapter 307 met for their regular stated meeting a week late on Jan. 13. Worthy Matron Julie Fowler and Worthy Patron Dennis Brydl welcomed all. There were 26 in attendance for the evening.

GOOD NEWS

Sis. Julie reported that the “Star of the Year” was presented to Bro. Bob Nimick at the officers dinner held in December. We are very proud to report that our own Sis. Terri Sherman has been appointed District Grand Supervisor for another year. This will be Sis. Terri’s 5th year as Supervisor. Congratulations Terri!

YEAR END REPORTS

Year End officer reports were heard from our Secretary, Treasurer, Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. The Landmarks were read and a memorial service was held for those members that we have lost throughout the year. Our last exemplification of degrees was held since it has been postponed from last month. The officers did an outstanding job. Thank you to Sis. Glee Warnke for being our loyal candidate.

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Bro. Ralph Beach had open heart surgery on Dec. 30. He is in Madonna but doing better all the time. Sis. Doris Kitterman is home now.

CLOSING

Before the close of the meeting Sis. Julie thanked our one protem officer: Sis. Nita Babcock - Organist. The Chapter thanked Sis. Julie and Bro. Dennis for all the work they have done this year serving in the east. Bro. Dennis provided a bit of humor by reading “Things to Keep in Mind When you are Stressed”. The 2009 officers retired for the last time and everyone enjoyed refreshments provided by Sis. Shirley Douglas.

BIRTHDAYS

Feb. 2 - Kenneth Neff Feb. 5 - Christopher Rosenthal Feb. 7 - Robert McMahon Feb. 8 - Margaret Van Neste Feb. 9 - Ward Svoboda Feb. 13 - Mary Randolph Feb. 14 - Roberta Slade Feb. 15 - Judy Gonnerman Feb. 17 - Elwin Donahoo Feb. 18 - Cheryl Pope Feb. 23 - Julie Fowler Feb. 24 - Ruth Gabelhaus

Starcraft Chapter members display their Christmas Gifts received at their Christmas Party. Photo courtesy of Terri Sherman

DuES ARE DuE

Dues for all Masonic Lodges for 2010 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 2010, 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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Cryptic Masonry DefinedCourtesy of Bruce Anderson

[NOTE: The source of this article is the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Florida - Mentor’s Manual, April, 2008 ]

Cryptic Masonry Defined: The symbolic degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason as conferred in the United States are degrees of the York Rite. Therefore, every Master Mason raised has received the first degrees of that Rite. It is perfectly natural that having begun their Masonic work in that Rite, they should want to continue it.

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF MASONIC

DEGREES

The Council Degrees are a requirement of the York Rite in many Jurisdictions. It is good to know the order in which they would be portrayed if presented in chronological order.

1 The portion of the Royal Arch ante-dating the building of the Temple (Chapter).2 The Entered Apprentice (Lodge).3 The Fellow Craft (Lodge).4 The Mark Master (Chapter).5 The Royal Master. First Section (Council).6 The Select Master (Council).7 The Master Mason (Lodge).8 The Royal Master. Second Section (Council).9 The Past Master (Chapter).10 The Most Excellent Master (Chapter).11 The Super-Excellent Master (Council).12 The Concluding Section of the Royal Arch (Chapter).13 The Red Cross (Commandery).14 The Order of Malta (Commandery).15 The Order of the Temple (Commandery).

(It is questionable whether the last two should be reversed. Even the Grand Encampment had the order reversed for many years).

From this arrangement, it can readily be seen that a Mason who has not taken the Council degrees and does not understand their teachings, cannot possibly have a thorough understanding of even the Symbolic Lodge, let alone the Chapter and Commandery.

Councils of Cryptic Masons form the center body of the York Rite of Freemasonry.

A Master Mason may join a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and receive the four degrees of that organization. After which he may seek further knowledge in Freemasonry and join a Council of Cryptic Masons.

No rite of Freemasonry has come into its own so much as the series of degrees known as the Cryptic Rite, also known as the Cryptic Masons. Its popularity is well deserved for there are no more beautiful or meaningful degrees in all Freemasonry than those conferred in the Council of Cryptic Masons.

One reason for its popularity is that it completes a story, a Masonic allegory. Freemasonry is very philosophical and teaches its ideals by allegory or story. This philosophy is moralistic and religious; however, Freemasonry is not a religion, nor a substitute for one. A requirement for membership in Freemasonry is a professed belief in God and eternal life. It is mandatory that a man profess a personal faith in a Supreme Being prior to becoming a Freemason. Freemasonry never attempts to alter a brother’s beliefs. Freemasonry offers no theology or plan of salvation. However, it does offer a moral plan to use in this world. This leaves the Mason to look to his religion for salvation into the next world.

Ancient Cryptic Masonry centers on and about the story of the preservation, loss and recovery of the Word. The Word represents man’s search for life’s purpose and the nature of GOD. Symbolic

Freemasonry, as in the Lodge, teaches of the loss of the Word and hope for its recovery. Royal Arch Masonry, as in the Chapter, teaches its recovery. Cryptic Masonry, as in the Council, completes this story by teaching of the Word’s initial preservation.

ORIGIN OF THE DEGREES

As in many of the Masonic degrees, the origins of the degrees of Cryptic Masonry are shrouded in mystery. Yet, they have attained a substantial growth and one out of every two Royal Arch Masons is a Cryptic Mason.

Nearly two hundred years ago the degrees of Royal Master and Select Master appeared. Traveling Masonic lecturers throughout the East were conferring them upon Masons, while engaging in instructing in Craft (Lodge) and Capitular (Chapter) degrees. Even one Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite included the degree of Select Master as one of its “detached” degrees. Nevertheless, these beautiful degrees were not to remain detached for any length of time. The state of Connecticut bore the first Grand Council in 1819. In Virginia and West Virginia, the degrees developed in the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons where they remain. In the 1870, a General Grand Council was formed for the United States of America. Today, this Grand Council numbers most of the Gr and Councils in the United States, as well as the western section of Canada.

On Jan. 8, Lancaster Lodge 54 conferred the Master Mason Degree on Brothers Larry Sharp, Josh Mietz and Shane Rhian. Russ Reno photo

On Jan. 22, Lancaster Lodge 54 conferred the Master Mason Degree on Brothers Buddy Smith, Dick Young, and Nick Roth. Roger Chamberlin photo

REGuLAR MEETING

Myrtle Chapter 94 met on Tues., Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. W.M. Deb Kendle opened the meeting with a welcome and a poem. W.P. Wade Kendle thanked everyone for coming and shared a story. It also happened to be our Secretary, Helen Plucknett’s Birthday! Happy Birthday Helen and thanks for sharing your special day with us.

Our last meeting of the term was a eventful one. We began with W.P. Wade reading the Landmarks during his opening remarks, secondly, W.M. Deb, W.P. Wade, Secretary Helen, Treasurer Bette Cummins and Courtesy Chair Norma Brown gave their Annual Reports and lastly, a beautiful Memorial Service was performed with our Chaplain Bro. Greg Mason officiating. W.M. Deb thanked everyone for supporting her throughout her year and would not have done it without the help of the Members of Myrtle Chapter. Thank You!

Myrtle Chapter will hold an Open Installation on Jan. 31. More details to come in the next issue of The Masonic News. Myrtle Chapter wishes the 2010

newly installed officers the Best!.W.M.-elect Sis . Emily

Schoenleber and W.P.-elect Bro. Eric Schoenleber have an eventful year planned out. Watch the upcoming articles for events. All are welcome to attend. We wish you all the best and we know you will have a great year.

uPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 9 – Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m., Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.Feb. 13 – Clean Masonic Building 3:00 p.m.Feb. 16 – Supervisor Visit Practice, 7:00 p.m.Feb. 20 – Supervisor Visit at Temple Chapter, more details to comeMar. 1 – Uni-Place Trustee Meeting 7:30 p.m.Mar. 5 – Art Gallery Walk and Dinner, Downtown 6:00 p.m.Mar. 9 – Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m.Mar. 14 – Daylight Saving Time StartsMar. 20 – Clean Chapter 3:00 p.m.Mar. 20 – Chapter and Bethel 27 trip to the CircusApr. 10 – Garage Sale Fundraisier at the Lancaster Event

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RAINBOW ASSEMBLY INSTALLATIONS

ASSEMBLY WORTHY-ADVISOR-ELECT DATE TIME Assembly 6 Zoe Maurer Sat., Feb. 13 1:30 p.m.

All installations are open to the public unless marked CLOSED. Each installation will be held at the Masonic Temple of its Lodge, Chapter, or sponsoring body.

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The Word of 54Mark Clinton, Correspondent

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS JANuARY 15

AND HISTORICGROuP PHOTO

Lancaster Lodge No. 54 installed its officers in an open installation on Fri., Jan. 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the lodge. Over 120 guests attended both the ceremony and dinner. On behalf of Worshipful Master Patrick Barger and the 2010 Leadership Team, we extend our sincerest thanks to our Installing Officers: M.W.B. James Brown, Master; W.B. Don Jelinek, Chaplain; W.B. Keith Attebery, Secretary; W.B. David Jelinek, Marshal; and W.B. B. Lynn Alexander, Musician. Following the ceremony, a group photo of all members of 54 who attended was taken by the Picture Man. It was mentioned several times throughout the evening that there had not been this many members of Lancaster Lodge attend any event in decades. Now this one is officially in the history books.

The Lincoln Youth Symphony String Quartet under the direction of Dr. Clark Potter was on hand to provide inspiring and beautiful classical music for the guests as they dined amid an elegant setting. Lancaster Lodge is in the final stages of becoming a sponsor of the Lincoln Youth Symphony and further details of this exciting partnership will be announced very soon!

O f f i c e r s i n s t a l l e d t h i s e v e n i n g w e r e :Worshipful Master..Patrick BargerSr. Warden...............Mark ClintonJr. Warden................. Tyler WhiteSecretary..........WB Bill CumminsTreasurer..............WB Joe HuskeyChaplain……....MWB Jim BrownSr. Deacon..........WB Ben HughesJr. Deacon…......……Shane RhianSr. Steward......……...Bob NickellJr. Steward…......……...Bob ScottTyler….....…….David BloomquistMarshal……….………Josh Mietz

Musician…….WB Keith Garrison“I am deeply honored and

humbled by the trust and confidence the Brethren of Lancaster Lodge bestow through electing me to the East,” Barger said. “I am looking forward to guiding the lodge toward continued success in 2010.”

This event was a fabulous kickoff to what, no-doubt, will be a fabulous year for Lancaster Lodge No. 54! Congratulations to all!

WORSHIPFuL MASTERSHARES IDEAS FOR 2010

W.M. Patrick Barger is highly optimistic and enthused about the programs and activities he has planned for 2010 including charitable programs, a focus on innovative fellowship activities, and Masonic education. All three being important, he is particularly interested in expanding the core component of what makes us Masons: ritual. “54 has always placed a strong emphasis on Individual Proficiency in degree work. We will not ignore that expectation this year, I assure you.” These themes culminate in Barger’s title of his theme for 2010: “Forging the Future through Honoring the Past.”

Barger attributes a great deal of his optimism for the 2010 year to his line of lodge officers. “The Lancaster Lodge 2010 Leadership Team is a top-notch group of proven leaders made up of progressive men. I selected each appointee based not on what he has already done for Lancaster Lodge, but what I think he will do for Lancaster Lodge,” he said. “The Brethren of the lodge elected the rest of us under the same expectations.”

He emphasized, “The elected officers are extremely dedicated, progressive individuals devoted to Masonry’s ancient heritage. They will keep sight of ancient principles and adapt them to meet the needs of our newest Masons.” Barger added, “But none of us would accomplish anything if it weren’t for the continued support and encouragement from all of the Brethren of Lancaster Lodge.”

The rest of us are just as optimistic and enthused as our Worshipful Master and are looking forward to a very good year.

SIX INITIATED AS ENTERED APPRENTICE

MASONS

Graham House, Jake Bennett, Armin Jukovic, Garrett Ely, Eric Sullivan, and Nate Carlson were initiated as Entered Apprentice Masons by Junior Warden Tyler White. Our congratulations to them on their first step into the larger world of Masonry and

Lancaster Lodge. Congratulations are due as well as to our own newly installed Junior Warden for his first time in the barrel conferring a degree in keeping with the ritual proficiency expectations of officers in Lancaster Lodge! And a fine performance it was…

TWO BECOME FELLOW CRAFT MASONS

Buddy Smith and Tom Scott were passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason on Jan. 1. W.B. Ron Wallick introduced them to the seven liberal arts and sciences among other significant Masonic principles.

SIX BECOMEMASTER MASONS

Shane Rhian, Larry Sharp, and Josh Mietz were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on Jan. 8. Likewise, Dick Young, Nick Roth, and Buddy Smith became familiar with the Five Points of Fellowship on Jan. 22. We wholeheartedly welcome these men as full-fledged members of Lancaster Lodge No. 54!

HISTORIC BIBLES RESTORED

To commemorate Worshipful Master Patrick Barger’s goal of “Forging the Future through Honoring the Past,” Senior Warden Mark Clinton joined with him in underwriting the cost of restoring three historically significant editions of the Holy Bible as their special gift to Lancaster Lodge. The Bibles were originally published in 1869, 1876, and 1895 and were originally presented to the lodge by various Brothers over the years. It is interesting to note the Ecclesiastes 12 was well worn on each of these Bibles. As many of you know, this is the Chapter the Bible is open to when a Master Mason swears his obligation. “There is no doubt in our minds that thousands of Lancaster Lodge Brethren swore their Master Mason obligation on these Bibles over the 136 years since the lodge was chartered,” said Worshipful Master Patrick Barger. “It is only fitting they be properly preserved for the archives.”

They were delivered to Pease Bindery in Lincoln where they were painstakingly restored in a process taking four months to complete. It was clear these oversized volumes were originally deluxe, ornate editions but had fallen into severe disrepair over time. “When I discovered these

Bibles in the archives of the lodge, they definitely showed 100 plus years of wear and tear,” Barger said. “Some people might even have considered throwing them away, they were in that bad a condition.” After Pease Bindery completed the monumental process, the Bibles once again exhibited their intended dignity and opulence befitting our rule and guide of faith.

Barger and Clinton presented these restored Bibles to the lodge during their 2010 Installation of Officers ceremony. In fact, the oldest of the Bibles was open upon the altar as the 2010 officers swore their obligations. M.W.B. James Brown accepted these historical volumes on behalf of Lancaster Lodge in his capacity as 2010 Chaplain. They are now stored in a secure, fireproof location laid up in the archives of the lodge as a memorial to all those who came before us.

MARSHAL JOSH MIETz ASSuMES DuTIES AS LODGE HISTORIAN

Josh Mietz, recently installed as Marshal, assumed his duties as Lodge Historian on Jan. 15. Mietz, a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was appointed to the un-official post by Worshipful Master Patrick Barger for 2010. “The Bylaws of 54 do not provide for an official Historian, so Josh and I agreed that his expertise in the area of archival preservation should fall under the category of performing ‘such other duties as the Worshipful Master shall direct’ as officially featured in the Grand Lodge of Nebraska Ceremonies Manual in describing the Marshal’s position.” While sifting through numerous photographs and documents in the archives, Mietz said, “I have always enjoyed historical research and the preservation of documents critical to the legacy of an organization.” He went on to say, “With the rich history of Lancaster Lodge and the volumes of information laid up in the archives, I am looking forward to cataloging, preserving, and securing

these important records of 54’s Masonic endeavors.” No doubt the thousands of Brethren who served as Masons in Lancaster Lodge since 1874 join all of us in thanking Josh for sharing his unmatched archival skills with the lodge.

DINNERS NOWBEFORE MEETINGS

Worshipful Master Patrick Barger has announced a slight change in lodge operations for 2010. From this point forward, all dinners occurring on Regular and Special Communication nights will occur before the event. Dinner for Special Communications will take place at 6:30 p.m. with the degree to follow afterward unless otherwise announced. Dinner at Regular Communications will take place at 6:15 p.m. in order to be finished by the 7:00 p.m. business meeting start time unless otherwise announced. Dessert and snacks will be provided after each Regular and Special Communication as well.

EVENT CALENDAR

FEB. 4-6 - Grand Lodge of Nebraska Annual Communication at Grand IslandFEB. 5 - Fellow Craft degree 6:30 p.m. (per bylaws, our Business Meeting is the second Friday to facilitate GLNE attendance)FEB. 12 - Special Reception, 6:00 p.m. Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., EA/FC Proficiency 8:00 p.m.FEB. 19 - Master Mason degree 6:30 p.m.FEB. 26 - Fellow Craft degree 6:30 p.m.

LANCASTER LODGE 54 WEBSITE

Please check our website at www.lancaster54.org for the most current Event Calendar.

Worshipful Master Patrick Barger and Most Worship-ful Master Russ Reno pose for a picture at Lancaster Lodge 54’s Installation of Officers on Jan. 15. “The Picture Man” photo

Members of Lancaster 54 pose for a Historic photo taken at the Open Installation of Officers on Jan. 15. “The Picture Man” photo

Over 120 people attend the Lancaster Lodge 54 Installation and reception. “The Picture Man” photo

The Lincoln Youth Symphony String Quartet underthe direction of Dr. Clark Potter was on hand to provide inspiring and beautiful classical music for the guests as they dined amid an elegant setting. “The Picture Man” photo

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COTNER LODGE HOLDS EA DEGREE

On Dec. 21, members held an Entered Apprentice Degree for Seth Fager, W.B. Walter Scott Dodge conferring. Congratulations to Bro. Fager for starting your Masonic journey, the best is yet to come.! We look forward to your next degrees.

TABLE LODGE

Cotner Lodge hosted a Table Lodge Fundraiser for the George Washington Masonic Memorial on Dec. 28. Members of Cotner Lodge had a wonderful Table Lodge with a spaghetti dinner. The brethren made many toasts to the great things of masonry. The night was a time of good refreshment and brotherhood. Thank you to Brothers Troy Myers and Rob Sanford for the wonderful meal. Thank you to Bro. Don Albrecht for the hot German Hazel Nut Brandy.

JANuARY BuSINESS MEETING AND DINNER

Cotner Lodge’s January business meeting was held on Jan. 4. Dinner was a delicious fried chicken meal. Thank you to our Stewards, Jerry Pigsley and Troy Myers for the dinner. They did a wonderful job with al l the meals prepared for Cotner Lodge events in 2009!

THE VALuE OF LEADERSHIP

January 4 marked the last regular communication lead by then Master Tyler Weers. 2009 was a special year for Cotner Lodge. The Lodge was very active under his leadership, but never felt under-appreciated or over-taxed. Strong leadership brings the best out of people. Thank you

W.B. Tyler – now back to work.

THE PASSING OF BROTHER TOM BOOHER

The Lodge was saddened by the death of Bro. Tom Booher. Bro. Tom was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason Aug. 14, 2000 and was active as a clown in the Shrine. A Masonic Memorial was requested by the family and performed Jan. 8 in Ashland. Our sympathies go out to his family.

CONGRATuLATIONS TO BETHEL 63

Jan. 9 marked the installation of officers for Bethel 63. Cotner Lodge congratulates the newly installed officers, especially Dylan Lamb, the 112th Honored Queen. Best wishes to the Bethel from Cotner Lodge.

INSTALLATION OF 2010 OFFICERS

On Jan. 16, Cotner Lodge 297 held an Open Installation of Officers. Those elected and appointed to serve the Lodge during 2010 are:

W. Master............Donald AlbrechtSr. Warden...............Val RyckmanJr. Warden..................Greg MasonSecretary......W.B. Ralph RiemannTreasurer.W.B. Charles CummingsChaplain.............W.B. Jim HylandSr. Deacon.................Donald GrayJr. Deacon.................Jerry PigsleySr. Steward..................Troy MyersJr. Steward.............Robert SanfordTyler...............................Rod LehnPianist........W.B. Nathan RolofsonMarshal....................Joseph Brown

W.B. WALTER SCOTT DODGE TO BE

INSTALLED

Cotner Past Master Walter Scott Dodge will be installed as Worshipful Master of East Lincoln Lodge 210 on Jan. 18. We know he will do a fine job. Congratulations W.B. Scott!

Cotner Lodge held an Open Installation of Officers on Sat., Jan. 16. Officers Installed for the 2010 year were Back Row, L to R: Tyler Ron Lehn; Sr. Warden Val Ryckman; Worshipful Master Don Albrecht; Jr. Warden Greg Mason; Marshal Joe Brown. Front Row, L to R: Chaplain W.B. Jim Hyland; Sr. Deacon Don Gray; Pianist Nathan Rolofson; Jr. Setward Rob Sanford; Jr. Deacon Jerry Pigsley; Secretary W.B. Ralph Riemann. Not pictured are Sr. Steward Troy Myers and Treasurer W.B. Charlie Cummings. Photo courtesy of Don Albrecht

Cotner Lodge mem-bers enjoy des-sert at the Table Lodge on Dec. 28. Tyler Weers photo

Cotner Lodge 297Tyler Weers and Don Albrecht, Correspondents

Cotner Lodge members meet for a 2010 planning meeting after the EA Degree on Dec. 21. Tyler Weers photo

Troy Myers and Rob Sanford were all smiles while working hard to cleanup after the Table Lodge on Dec. 28, 2009. Tyler Weers photo

Liberty Lodge 300Randy Cox, Correspondent

Liberty Lodge 300 sends greetings to our brethren, and hopes that 2010 will be a good year for all lodges and for the fraternity.

BuSINESS MEETING

The January business meeting was held on the 7th with many important issues and business discussed. It would be great to see more of our brethren there, the business meetings are a good opportunity to meet new brothers and have a say in how the lodge operates.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The installation of the 2010 officers was held on Jan. 14. W.B. Jim Batten was installed as Master. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bro. Harold Nelson

will be unable to fill the position. Bro. Randy Cox was installed as Sr. Warden and Bro. Mark Eliker as Jr. Warden. The complete list of officers will be filled in shortly due to the change of Masters. This will be Bro. Battens second time as Master, and we wish him the best and hope that all the officers and brethren will be supportive.

We were honored to have Grand Master Russ Reno in a t tendance who served as our Ins ta l l ing Off icer.

We are assured the upcoming year will be a good one, with many activities, some old and some new. A pasture lodge is being planned for this year as well as a lodge picnic. Details and dates to follow soon. Of course degree work will be a high priority for the Lodge as we continue to grow and bring others into our ranks.

Liberty Lodge 300 held an Open Installation on Jan. 14. Installed were Front Row L to R; Treasurer W.B. Robert Foreman, Chaplain W.B. Wade Kendle, Sec-retary R.W.B. Bruce Watkins. Middle Row L to R; Sr. Deacon W.B. Ken Rouch, Sr. Warden Randy Cox, Jr. Warden Mark Eliker, Marshal Charles Holderby. Back Row W.M. Jim Batten. Deb Kendle photo

Temple Chapter 271Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent

REGuLAR MEETING

The January stated meeting for Temple Chapter 271 was held on Jan. 4 with 19 members present. The meeting opened in regular form with minutes of the previous meeting read and corrected. Worthy Matron Mary Louise Dempsey welcomed everyone and thanked all for attending on such a cold and blustery night.

Communications read at the meeting included a number of invitations to Lodge and Chapter installations. W.M. Mary Louise presented her end of the year report, which was followed by a round of applause from members.

COuRTESY REPORT

Sis. Nadyne Bauer sent sympathy cards to Sister Jeanne Neiderhouse and Jacquie Scholz on the passing of Sis. Jeanne’s son, and Jacquie’s mother, Sis Gretchen Hietbrink. Get well cards were sent to Sisters Nancy Harris, Jean Wedner, and Laurie Sieg.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The Open Installation for Temple Chapter was held on

Jan. 24 at 2:00 p.m. Due to deadlines, information regarding the installation and photos will be included in the next issue of The Masonic News. Worthy Matron-Elect Karan Birdsall and Worthy Patron Don Jelinek have several special events planned for the upcoming term. Invitations are extended to Eastern Star members of other Chapters and the greater Masonic family to attend and enjoy as well. The Feb. 1 stated meeting will include Ron Giesselman, director of the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children as a special guest. During the fellowship time following the meeting, he will share information about the home. On March 1, the theme of the meeting will be “Are we a contagious membership?” with special guest and speaker Sis. Cathy Wagner, Grand Secretary.

DID YOu KNOW?

There are nine active DeMolay Chapters in the State of Nebraska.

Towns containing an active Chapter are:

AllianceFremontHastings

Lincoln (2)Norfolk

Omaha (2) &Sidney

Nebraska DeMolay has around 400 boys on the rolls, of which 150 are active.

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Officers for Lincoln Lodge 19 were installed Jan. 12 in a low-key Ceremony of Installation involving just our Lodge. No music, no receiving line and no Masonic youth groups – Job’s Daughters or DeMolay International. Just our Officers and a dozen or so visitors on the sidelines.

Installed were:

Worshipful Master…...Ken KoopSr. Warden……......Kirk DeCosteJr. Warden…...…......Scott KellerSecretary…............Charles Burk*Treasurer…...............Dave Gates*Chaplain…..............Don Arp Jr.*Sr. Deacon…...........Mark Roper*Jr. Deacon….....Bruce Anderson*Sr. Steward........….Lowell VestalJr. Steward…........Virgil Meints*Tyler….....................Reg Kuhn***Indicates Past Master** Indicates Past Grand Master

Refreshments of ice-cream cake, nuts, and coffee were served in our dining room after Installation.

MASTER’S PLANS

Our newly installed Master Ken Koop outlined his plans for 2010: First, to improve our degree work. Second, to expand our Lodge functions and make them enjoyable and fun. Finally, to expand our membership by at least five and keep them involved. “None of these will I do alone, but with you and your help,” he said.

TREMENDOuS HISTORY

“Lincoln lodge 19 has a tremendous history,” Worshipful Master Koop said. “It is a very historic membership………..”

“This is a time of change for Lincoln Lodge 19 and the Fraternity as a whole. Dan Brown’s ‘The Lost Symbol,” a bestseller on the New York Times list, pushes us back out to the forefront…….If you walk through a bookstore, you will see many books about eh Masons. Here is one called “secrets of Freemasons.” Here is another and another. So we are out there. But are WE OUT THERE?

“NO, we aren’t. How so we reach more men and share what we have? This is our challenge today and tomorrow. For if not, we are dead…… This year I have a few ideas, but I will need more from you, and your help,” he said.

GEORGE WASHINGTON DINNER TuE., FEB. 16

Plan now to attend our first social event of the new year, our traditional George Washington Dinner, on Tue., Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in our Temple dining room, 1635 L St. The cost is $8.00.

Our program will be the showing “The Life of George Washington,” a 30-minute videotape that tells the remarkable story of Bro. George Washington’ life through original, historical prints from Mt. Vernon, his Virginia home overlooking the Potomac River. The illustration dramatically capture Bro. Washington’s career. We’ll receive a clear understanding of the formidable challenges Washington faced as president and why he enjoyed his final years at Mt. Vernon.

Please call your reservations by Sun. Feb. 14 to our Sec. Chuck Burk at 423-6887 or Sr. Steward Lowell Vestal at 438-1330. If you make a reservation and cannot attend, please send $8.00 per ticket to Sec. Burk at 1635 L St., Lincoln, NE 68508 for food we bought for you.

OuR MENu WILL BE:

ROAST BEEFSALAD

MASHED POTATOES/GRAVYCORN

DINNER ROLLDESSERT

F r i e n d s , f a m i l y a n d p r o s p e c t i v e m e m b e r s a r e welcome. Please invite them.

NOTES ABOuT BRETHERN

Most Worshipful Bro. Reg Kuhn, who was Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska in 2008, was Installing Organist at the Sesostris Shrine’s Ceremony of Installation on Jan. 9. Our Bro. Drew Borske, who was Potentate of Sesostris Shrine last year, called the event to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bro. Lowell Vestal was installed Jan. 24 as Electrician of Temple Chapter 271 of Eastern Star.

If readers know of other Brothers of Lincoln Lodge 19 installed in Masonic organizations, please call your correspondent, Bro. Lowell Vestal, at 438-1330.

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North Star Lodge 227Bob Tooker, Correspondent

BuSINESS MEETING

Dinner before the January Business Meeting featured W.B. Steve Wetzel’s pulled pork sandwiches and trimmings. Two petitions were voted on and another petition for affiliation was read. Needless to say we will be busy.

MASTERS DEGREE

A Lodge of Master Masons was call for the purpose of conferring the Masters Degree on Bro. Richard Anderson. In the East was W.M. Karel Capek, in the West, Bro. Mark Poston and W.B. Keith Brocksmith in the South. Bro. David Peck was Sr. Deacon, W.B. David Sierks as Jr. Deacon, Bro. Allen Plucknett was Sr. Steward and W.B. Evan Haydon as Jr. Steward.

For the Second Section, W.B. Bob Tooker in the East, Bro. Mark Poston in the West. W.B. Dennis Mundt pulled duty as Sr. Deacon/1st Craftsman with W.B. Steve Brown as 2nd Craftsman and W.B. Keith Brocksmith as 3rd Craftsman. 1st Base was covered by W.B. Paul Carpenter, 2nd Base was covered by W.B. Albert Chatfield and 3rd was covered by W.B. David Sierks. Questions were asked by W.B. Steve Brown and answered by W.B. Evan Haydon. Second Section Lecture was presented by W.B. Albert Chatfield and the Third Section Lecture was delivered by W.B. Tom Nuss and the Charge was given by W.M. Karel Capek.

2010 INSTALLATIONOF OFFICERS

An Open Installation for the 2010 Officers was held Jan. 17 at 2:00 p.m. Installing Master was R.W.B. Bruce Watkins, Installing Marshall W.B. Wade Kendle, Installing Chaplain W.B. Ron Wallick, Installing Secretary W.B. Steve Brown, and Installing Pianist was Sis. Jeanne Krenk. Those installed were:

W. Master....Bro. Mark Poston,Sr. Warden...W.B. Keith Brocksmith,Jr. Warden...............Bro. David Peck,Sr. Deacon...........W.B. David Sierks,

Jr. Deacon...............Bro. Brent Elder,Sr. Steward.......Bro. Allen Plucknett,Jr. Steward........W.B. Paul Carpenter,Marshal...................W.B. Tom Nuss,Tyler.....................W.B. Karel Capek,Treasurer................W.B. John Kirby,Secretary.............W.B. Steve Wetzel,Chaplain........W.B. Albert Chatfield,

I wish the 2010 officers the very best wishes and success.

2010 DuES

The 2010 dues are due. Please save the Lodge Officers’ time and money beating the bush to get your dues paid. As the big boys say: “It’s time to Cowboy up.”

NO FEAR

A few minutes before the church services started, the congregation was sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the back entrance, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from evil incarnate. Soon the church was empty except for one elderly gentleman who sat calmly in his pew without moving, seemingly oblivious to the fact that God’s ultimate enemy was in his presence. So Satan walked up to the man and said, ‘Do you know who I am?’ The man replied, ‘Yep, sure do.’ ‘Aren’t you afraid of me?’ Satan asked. ‘Nope, sure ain’t.’ said the man. Don’t you realize I can kill you with one word?’ asked Satan. ‘Don’t doubt it for a minute,’ returned the old man, in an even tone. ‘Did you know that I can cause you profound, horrifying agony for all eternity?’ persisted Satan. ‘Yep,’ was the calm reply. ‘And you’re still not afraid?’ asked Satan. ‘Nope,’ said the old man. More than a little perturbed, Satan asked, ‘ Why aren’t you afraid of me?’ The man calmly replied, ‘Been married to your sister for 48 years...

Remember: “Life isn’t about the beginning or the end, it’s about the journey.” -- anonymous

Lincoln Lodge 19Lowell Vestal, Correspondent

Members of Lincoln Lodge 19 held an Installation of Officers on Jan. 12. Installed were Jr. Steward W.B. Virgil Meints, Jr. Deacon W.B. Bruce Anderson,Chaplain W.B. Don Arp Jr., Sr. Warden Kirk DeCoste,Worshipful Master Ken Koop, Jr. Warden Scott Keller, Secretary W.B. Charles Burk, TreasurerW.B. Dave Gates, Sr. Steward Lowell Vestal. Not Pictured, Sr. Deacon W.B. Mark Roper, TylerPGM Reg Kuhn. Photo courtesy of Kate DeCoste Photography

George Washington Lodge 250

Troy Tuhey, Corr.

BuSINESS MEETING

Lodge was opened in regular form with Eric presiding in the east. We are proud to say we voted on a new member and all went well.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

George Washington Lodge held an open Installation of Officers on Sun., Jan. 10. The Installing Officers for the afternoon were M.W.B. James F Brown Installing Master, W.B. Wade Kendle Installing Marshal, W.B. Bill Cave Installing Secretary, W.B. John Kirby Installing Chaplain and P.G.M. Betty Kirby as Installing Musician. They all did a great job. We are going to have a good year.

REMINDER

Fish Frys will begin in April.

North Star Lodge held an Open Installation of Offi-cers on Sun., Jan. 17. Installed were Back Row L to R; Allen Plucknett, David Sierks, David Peck, Keith Brocksmith, Tom Nuss, and Karel Capek. Front Row L to R; John Kirby, Albert Chatfield, W.M. Mark Poston, Paul Carpenter, and Steve Wetzel. Deb Kendle photo

Center, 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

ILLNESSES AND DEATHS

Sis. Mae Feldman has a motorized chair and she is able to get around better.

Sis. Barbara Chatfield fell right before Christmas and is currently at Tabitha for Physical Therapy on her leg.

Bro. Leon Kilmer has had a 2nd bout of pneumonia.

Yo u a r e a l l i n o u r thoughts and prayers. We wish you all a speedy recovery.

JANuARY BIRTHDAYS

Jan. 7..............Bro. David Mickey............................(92 years young)Jan. 12.........Sis . Helen PlucknettJan. 28..................Sis. Liz Sawyer

JANuARY ANNIVERSARYS

Bro. Albert and Sis. Barbara Chatfield celebrated their 57 wedding anniversary on Jan. 18.

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Bethel 63Julie Munford, Correspondent

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Sat . , Jan. 9 , was the installation of Bethel 63’s 112th Honored Queen, Dylan Lamb. Her colors are red, black, silver and white; the rose is her flower and Penguins are her theme.

Russ Reno, Grand Master of the Masons of Nebraska was the Master of Ceremonies and Dylan’s installing officers included her sister, PHQ Katie Lamb, Installing Marshal; Natalie McGuire, PHQ Installing Officer; Ayla Wilhite, PHQ, Installing Guide; Megan Thornburg, PHQ, Ins ta l l ing Chapla in; Kris t i Thornburg, PHQ, Installing Sr. Custodian; Daphne Munford, PHQ, Installing Jr.Custodian; and Meghan

Koinzan, PHQ, Installing Recorder.Officers for this term are:

Kasie Lehn...................Sr. Princess;Julia Sanford.................Jr. Princess;Brooke Schwisow.................Guide;Kristi Thornburg, PHQ......Marshal,Nicolette Pond.........1st Messenger;Brittany Lovell........2nd Messenger;Charla Clark............3rd Messenger;Merissa Maeweathers......................

4th Messenger;Rosemary Lovell.....5th Messenger;Katie Lamb PHQ..........Inner Guard;Natalie McGuire, PHQ,...Jr. Custodian;Daphne Munford, PHQ..Sr. Custodian;Megan Thornburg, PHQ..Treasurer;Kali Recker......................Recorder;Kristin Sanford................Chaplain;Ayla Wilhite, PHQ...........Librarian.

Be the l 63 i s exc i t ed about Dylan’s upcoming term.

PHQ’s Katie and Ayla smile for the camera. Ayla had moved to Missouri last year, but she is now back in Lincoln - Wel-come back Ayla!! Pho-to courtesy of Julie Munford

Bethel 63 poses for a group photo of Officers and Installing Officers at their Installation on Sat., Jan. 9. Photo courtesy of Julie Munford

Merissa and Rosemary opening their gifts from HQ Dylan. Photo courtesy of Julie Munford

Honored Queen Dylan, after the Installationof Officers, is ready to en-joy refreshments. Photo courtesy of Julie Munford

Bethel 60Diana Weers, Correspondent

BETHEL MEETING

Members held a regular business meeting in the evening on Dec. 14. Ashley Rice shared information about “ Tr u s t w o r t h i n e s s ” f r o m Character Counts for the Librarian’s Report. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to Diana Weers whose birthday was Dec. 5. Catherine Johnson was presented with her Past Honored Queen charm and a bag of goodies for perfect meeting attendance this past term. Doug Johnson, Pam Johnson, PJ Rabel, and Diana Weers were acknowledged as having perfect attendance as well. Diana Weers was presented with the “Golden Term Award” for assisting with the numerous activities and fundraisers during the term. A coin march was conducted for the Grand Bethel Honored Queen’s project.

BETHEL MEETING AND CLOSED INSTALLATION

Bethel 60 members held a regular business meeting and closed installation of officers on Dec. 28. Ashley Rice sang and did the actions to “If You Are Happy and You Know It” for the Librarian’s Report. A closed Installation of Officers was held. Assisting with the installation ceremony was: Liz Alderson as Installing Officer, Carla Green as Installing Chaplain, Diana Weers as Installing Recorder and PJ Rabel as Installing Musician. Those installed were:

Catherine Johnson...Sr. Princess,Kelsey Rabel............Jr. Princess,Ashley Rice......................GuideSarah Green..................Marshal.

Catherine Johnson gave her outstallation speech. A

coin march was conducted f o r t h e G r a n d B e t h e l Honored Queen’s project.

BETHEL CLEAN

Members held a monthly clean of the College View lodge on Jan. 2. Several members worked hard to clean the lodge building to make it sparkle in time for all the installations to be held in January.

DON & MILLIE’S FuNDRAISER

Members and counci l members of Bethel No. 60 met at Don & Millie’s at Edgewood to eat together during our monthly fundraiser night on Jan. 4. Our next fundraiser night at Don & Millie’s will be Mon., Feb. 1! All are invited to join us! This event takes place the first Monday of every month from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. We’d love for you to join us! All you have to do is stop in or drive thru and say you are there to support “Job’s Daughters” and the Bethel will get 20% of what you purchase!

BETHEL 60 HELPS WITH INSTALLATION

RECEPTIONS

On Jan. 8 five members helped serve the installation reception for College View Lodge and on Jan. 9 four members helped serve the installation reception for Bennet Lodge. Thank you to the members of both lodges for including us in your installation. Many members of both lodges and some guests purchased popcorn from our popcorn fundraiser. Thank you to those who support and continue to support the members of Bethel 60!!

BETHEL MEETING

Members held a regular business meeting on Jan. 11. Ashley Rice played “Happy Birthday” and the scales on her clarinet for the Librarian’s Report. Kelsey Rabel was presented with a HIKE pin for

donations she collected from her graduation party and throughout the past term. A coin march was conducted for the Education, Promotion, and Loan Fund.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The following members a n d o r g a n i z a t i o n s a r e celebrating upcoming birthdays:

March 9 – Bethel 60 (turns 57)

CONGRATuLATIONS AND GET-WELL-SOONS

Pas t Honored Queen , Erica Molczyk, moved onto campus and began classes at Southeast Community College in Beatrice. Congratulations! We are very proud of you!

Congratulations to Allison Rabel who became a Majority Member of Bethel No. 60 on Nov. 30.

Council member, Jason Phelps, had surgery to remove his gallbladder in December. We are glad to hear he had a good recovery.

Counci l member, Pam Johnson, is sporting a new leg cast. We hope her ankle gets to feeling better soon.

A SPECIAL THANK YOu

The members of Bethel No. 60 would like to share a special thank you to Past Honored Queen and Majority Member, Sue (Christiansen) Hookano, for sending us her beautiful scrapbook and tiara to include information and pictures from for our historical book. We truly appreciate your generosity and time!

BETHEL NO. 60 uPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 1 – Don & Millie’s Fundraiser, 5:00-9:00 p.m.Feb. 6 – Bethel Clean, 10:00 a.m.Feb. 8 – Bethel Meeting, 7:00 p.m.Feb. 20 – Bowling Party, 1:00 p.m.Feb. 22 – Bethel Meeting & Majority Ceremony, 7:00 p.m.

Members of Bethel 62 pose for a picture after their Installation of Officers on Jan. 14. Cora Redwine photo

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Due to the snow we had in December, the Bethel postponed their installation of officers. Installation was held on Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m. The new officers for Bethel No. 62 for the first term of 2010 are:

Honored Queen.............April LegrandMarshal.........................Rachel DuckettChaplain...............................Tori FladerRecorder..........................Emily NelsonTreasurer.......................Danelle Dasher Librarian...................Heather Anderson

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Sat., Jan. 16, we had a practice for initiation. On Jan. 28 we will initiate a new member into our Bethel. Bethel No. 27 will be assisting with the initiation and will also initiate a new member into their Bethel. Following the practice, members of Bethel 27 and 62 practiced the closing cross formation. On Sun., Jan. 17, they performed the closing cross at the installation of Mark Poston, Worshipful Master of North Star Lodge No. 227. He is also the Associate Bethel Guardian for Bethel No. 62. Congratulations to Mark and his officers for this year. We have a full calendar of meetings and fun activities for the first term of 2010. And congratulations to Mark on his engagement to Jeanne Krenk.

Bethel 62Cora Redwine, Correspondent

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Worthy Grand MatronBruce Raddatz

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P.O. Box 81852Lincoln, NE68501-1852

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Masonic Lodges

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Craftsmen Lodge 3142��� B St. �8�02 ���-2820Ted Johnson, W.M.

James P. Heinke, Secretary���-��91P.O.Box �81�, �8�0�-081�1stTues.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

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Tabula Rasa Lodge 3321��� L St. �8�08 ���-����Ben Hughes, W.M.

Dennis Brydl, Sec. �2�-�9822�10 Kessler Blvd. �8�02�thTues.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.

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Columbia Chapter 2751��2No.��thSt.�8�0� ���-0890TrudiThornburg,W.M. �21-�1������S.8thSt., �8�12KevinThornburg,W.P. �21-�1������S.8thSt., �8�12NancyWeers,Sec. ���-���02�0ColbySt �8�0�1stTues.StatedMeeting �:00p.m.

Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. �88-��88�01 S. 8�th St. �8�10Elaine Malick, Sec. ��8-8099�thTues.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubTrudyThornburg, Pres. �21-�1��Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. ���-���0

Starcraft Chapter 3072��� B St. �8�02 ���-2820Cora Redwine, W.M. ��8-9����101 N. 12th St. �8�21Dennis Brydl, W.P. �2�-�9822�10 Kessler Blvd �8�02Ileen Smith , Sec. �9�-220���00 NW 12�th St, �8�2�1st Wed. Stated Meeting �:�0 p.m.

Starcraft KensingtonRuth Beach, Pres. ���-0�1�81� Santa MonicaAve �8�0�Glee Warnke, Sec. ���-8�8��101Adams �8�0�1stTue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubAlma Wilson, Pres. �88-8�99Mary Louise Dutcher, Sec. �2�-��8�

Capitol Chapter 320MarthaCabieles,W.M. �02-2�1-��2��110S80thSt�8�1�JairoCabieles,W.P. 2�1-��2��110S80thSt.�8�1�KathyBerger,Sec. �88-�1�����8HighSt.�8�0�1stMon. �:�0p.m.

Capitol Chapter Kensington KathyBerger,Pres. �88-�1�����8HighSt.,�8�0��thThurs.

City-Wide Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubMikeBerger,Pres. �88-�1��MaryLouiseDutcher,V.P. �2�-��8�IlahAnderson,Sec.-Treas. ���-09��

Capital City Past Matrons and Patrons ClubImogeneKermoade,Pres. �2�-0188CarolynCook,VicePres. ���-9���MarthaCountryman,Sec. �88-����KarenCook,Treas. ��0-�18�1stTue.Oct-MayLegacyEstates Noon

Youth Groups

DeMolay-Lincoln ChapterConnorMoormeier,MasterCouncilorMichaelaWhitesell,Chap.SweetheartMeetings2ndand�thTues.�p.m.ScottishRiteTemplePleasesendcorrespondence to:TomGreenlee,Chap.Dad ��01S��rdSt,�8�0�tcgreenlee@earthlink.net

Parents ClubDel/Lori Moormeier,Co-Ch. �2�-�2�0

DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterAdamMedley,MasterCouncilorEmilyGreenlee,ChapterSweetheartMeetings2ndand�thWed.�:00p.m.MasonicTemple,1���LSt.Pleasesendall correspondence to:ScottDodge191�S.W.1�thSt., �8�22

Acacia Fraternity22�� Vine Street, �8�0� ���-�1�0JustinCardisco,Ven.Dean ���-�1�0ZachThiemann,Sec. ���-0�09

Job’s Daughters

Bethel 5Please send all correspondents to:1���LSt.�8�08-2�10 ���-����KristenSwisher,Guardian 202-�11��0�1S.12thRd.,Cortland�8��1krisa828@yahoo.comBruceAnderson,AG ���-09��2010S.2�thSt.�8�02job�0@ix.netcom.comDebKendle,Sec. �02-�1�-�9911�00North��thSt.�8�0� �2�-9���dmkendle@gmail.comAngelaNickell.HonoredQueen2ndand�thSat.10:00a.m.DarkJulyandAugust

Bethel 272�10N.�8thSt.Pleasesendallcorrespondentsto:EmilySchoenleber,Guardian2�1-��20�019South12thSt.�8�02emily.schoenleber@gmail.comHarryStorz,AG �88-2���1�900OliveCreekRoad�8�01KelseyLarsen,Sec. ��9-�01��00�VineStreet,Apt.�0��8�0�1stThur.,�:00p.m. �rdSun.1:�0p.m.NoHonoredQueen

Martha Washington Chapter 153 OES held its Installation of Officers on Sat., Jan. 9. Installing Officers were: Jerrie Wilcox, AGM Installing Officer assisted by: Don Jelinek, P.G.P. Installing Marshall, Roger Warnke, P.A.G.O., Installing Chaplain Lenna Weber, P.A.G.O., Installing Musician.

Officers Installed were:

Worthy Matron...............Janice Nitz, Worthy Patron...........John Kirby P.P., Assoc. Matron...................................

Gwen-Hurst Anderson P.M., Assoc. Patron.........Mark Poston P.P., Secretary.......Elizabeth Wilhite P.M., Treasurer.............Shirley Boardman,Conductress.....Michelle Smith P.M., Assoc. Conductress...........................

Betty Kirby P.G.M., Chaplain...............David Sierks, P.P., Marshal.....Charlotte Contatore P.M., Musician.............Jeanne Krenk P.M.,

Adah...............................Heidi Wall, Ruth...............Suzann Bell-Heilman, Esther..................Heather Anderson, Martha....................Janet Lundholm, Electa................Paula Beezley, P.M.,Warder...............Mark Heilman, P.P., Sentinel.......................Earl Robinett.

Martha Washington Chapter wishes to thank all who came to share our day with us.

ALSO: We would like to share this note with all of you. As we marched out at the end of practice, Brother Mark paused at the Altar and dropped to one knee and asked Sister Jeannie to marry him!!!!!! It took her a few minutes of being speechless to answer him!!! That has to be a first for a Chapter. Our Chapter is thrilled and happy for them, as I know many of you are also.

Martha Washington 153Charlotte Contatore, Correspondent

Electa Chapter 8Denise Lagueux, Correspondent

INSTALLATION

On Sat., Jan. 16, at 2:00 p.m., the Masonic Temple at 1635 L. St. was abuzz with installation activities for Electa Chapter 8. Officers for 2010 are:

Worthy Matron...............Betty TalleyWorthy Patron........Donald Frank, PPAssoc. Matron... Denise Lagueux, PMAssoc. Patron.......Mike Lagueux, PPSecretary..............Doug Johnson, PPTreasurer.............Ilah Anderson, PMConductress...........Barb Tisdale, PMAssoc. Conductress..Susan Petzoldt, PMChaplain...............Herschel TalleyMarshal.........Keith Garrison, PPOrganist............Sharon Yockers, PMAdah...................Dehnia HerrickRuth..........Wendy Collicott-AmmonMartha.. . . . . . .Kristen SwisherElecta..............Sis. Susie DunnWarder............Cathe CrawfordSentinel.............Dona Hurst, PM

Installing officers were Sis Dona Hurst, PM, Installing Past Matron, Sis. Betty Pauley, PGM, Installing Chaplain, Sis. Mary Lou Eberspacher, Installing Marshall and Sis. Suzanne Stroud, Installing Organist.

The Knights of St. Andrew, Valley of Lincoln, Scottish Rite,

formed an Arch of Steel which all of the newly installed 2010 officers passed under. Photographer for the installation was Bro. Blair Talley, guest book attendants were Gwyneth and Amanda Talley, assisted by Sis. Alice Weichert who greeted the guests.

At the close of the installation ceremony, members and guests were invited to a reception hosted by Electa Kensington. The dining room was beautifully decorated in red, white, blue and gold and reflected W.M. Betty’s theme for the year: “Honoring our Veterans.” W.M. Betty had a special table featuring some of her Masonic family history, including her paternal grandfather and grandmother, all the way to the present time to include her children. There was even a photo of Bro. Herschel at a DeMolay meeting in Heidelberg, Germany.

Electa Chapter ’s stated meeting is the 1st Saturday of the month with other events planned for the 3rd Saturday. For further information, please call W.M. Betty at 402-560-6955. W.M. Betty and W.P. Don thank everyone for their support and look forward to seeing them at an upcoming meeting or social event.

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COMING EVENTS IN MASONRYTH-SAFEB4-6 Grand Lodge Annual Communication in Grand Island, NETHU., FEB. 4 Kensington, Electa 8, NoonFRI., FEB. 5 Fellow Craft Degree, Lancaster Lodge 54, 6:30 p.m.MON.,FEB. 8 Bethel Meeting, Bethel 60, 7:00 p.m.MON.,FEB. 8 EA Degree, Cotner Lodge, 7:00 p.m.FRI., FEB. 12 Special Reception, Lancaster Lodge 54, 6:00 p.m. Business Meeting, 7:00 p.m., EA/FC Proficiency, 8:00 p.m.SAT., FEB. 13 Installation of Officers, Lincoln Assembly 6, 332 S. Centennial Mall, 1:30 p.m.SAT., FEB. 13 Clean Chapter Building, Myrtle Chapter, 3:00 p.m.TUE., FEB. 16 George Washington Dinner, Lincoln Lodge 19, 1635 L St., 6:30 p.m.TUE., FEB. 16 Supervisor Practice, Myrtle Chapter 7:00 p.m.FRI., FEB. 19 Master Mason Degree, Lancaster Lodge 54, 6:30 p.m.SAT., FEB. 20 Bowling Party, Bethel 60, 1:00 p.m.SAT., FEB. 20 Supervisor Visit, Temple and Myrtle Chapters, 332 S. Centennial Mall, TBA.MON.,FEB. 22 Bethel Meeting & Majority Ceremony, Bethel 60, 7:00 p.m.MON.,FEB. 22 George Washington Dinner, Cotner Lodge, 7:00 p.m.FRI., FEB. 26 Fellow Craft Degree, Lancaster Lodge 54, 6:30 p.m.TH-SUMAR. 18-21 Shrine CircusSUN., MAR. 28 Roast Beef Dinner, Temple Chapter 271, 332 S. Centennial Mall,

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BuSINESS MEETING

Bennett Lodge opened with all but the Senior Steward’s seat filled. I noticed W.M. Fred Liebers smile as he surveyed the lodge room from the East. It is good to see this happening. I know from where I was in West, it was pleasing and brought a good feeling to all in the lodge.

After W.M. Fred made the same statement he has been saying all year...”Never again. Twice around is enough.” If you see Fred give a hearty addaboy for a job well done in Bennett this year. To all the Worshipful Masters elect. Bennett wishes to congratulate you and hopes your lodges have a prosperous year.

THANK YOu’S

Bennett Lodge has depended on Bethel 60 to help with affairs, and quite often we would call them at the last minute. These young ladies have cheerfully showed up and performed whatever function

was required of them. Good job ladies and we at Bennett Lodge wish you to know that we appreciate everything you do for us. Another group of young people that has been most helpful over the course of years have been the sons and daughters of Bennett in assisting in our booth at the Nebraska Football Home games. All these young people are to be commended for all they do for Masonry. Thank you, with young people like you, I know our future will be well handled. At a date in the near future, we at Bennett have decided to give them a pizza party.

BENNETT INSTALLATION

Bennett Lodge No. 94 AF&AM held it’s Installation on Sun., Jan. 10, at 2:00 p . m . T h e f o l l o w i n g a r e officers for the year 2010:

W. Master.....Bro. Daniel LongleySr. Warden...W.B. Richard HarrisJr. Warden..W.B. Thomas MorrisseySr. Deacon...........Bro. Glen Pagel

Jr. Deacon.....Bro. Ronald PhillipsSr. Stewward...........Bro. Jeff ButtJr. Steward...........Bro. Les NoblesChaplain...........W.B. Roger MinerTyler.........Bro. Michael Harriman

B e n n e t t L o d g e w a s honored and most grateful to the Installing Officers for 2010. It was appreciated that they took the time in their busy schedule to come to our installation. The Installing Officers were:

Installing Master.......MWB Russ RenoInstalling Marshall....RW Bruce WatkinsInstalling Secretary...WB Scott DodgeInstalling Chaplain...WB Ron WallickPianist............Sis. Shirley DouglasAssisting.............WB Fred LiebersAssisting..................Bro Brad Bye

It was, with great pride and honor, that Bennett Lodge No. 94, and most especially the new Master wishes to say thank you and that we appreciate everything you have done for our lodge. May you have a blessed New Year, and may peace and harmony follow you through the year.

Bennet Lodge 94Daniel Longley, Correspondent

Bennett Lodge 94 held their Installation on Jan. 10. Those installed were Junior Warden Tom Morrissey, Senior Warden Richard Harris, Worshipful Master Daniel Longley, Chaplain Roger Miner, and Junior Steward Les Nobles. Photo courtesy of Daniel Longley

Installing Officers for Bennet Lodge 94’s Instal-lation are shown with W.M. Daniel Longley. Right W.Bro Burce Watkins, Most W.Bro. Russ Reno, Sis. Shirley Douglas, W.B. Scott Dodge, and W.B. Ron Wallick. Photo courtesy of Daniel Longley

JANuARY MEETING

Yes, we had a January meeting even though the cold, snow, ice, and blowing winds were everywhere. No potluck, but the few men who were there cleared the sidewalks and then went inside for warmth and hot pizza; thanks to the brave men of 210. The meeting was brief but bills were read and allowed. We are pleased to report that Tim Dalrymple and John Stotts were elected to receive the degrees of Masonry, and petitions for reinstatement were read for Gerald Green and James Koehn.

INSTALLATION

On Monday evening, Jan. 18, W.B. Scott Dodge was installed as the Worshipful Master. W.B. Robert Pratt as Sr. Warden, Kevin Pratt as Jr. Warden, and Jeff Wunder as Secretary.

HE WILL BE MISSED

We were saddened to hear of the passing on Jan. 11 of

W.B. Stanley D. Cohen who was Worshipful Master in 1978. Memorial services were held Sat., Jan. 16. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to his family.

A BIT OF HuMOR

The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his career when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, “If you’ll come to the Baptist church this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to heaven.” I don’t think I’ll be there,” the boy said. “You don’t even know your way to the post office.”

AND A PHILOSOPHICAL THOuGHT

Past, Present, Future—The past is behind us, the present is upon us, and the future is yet to come. These are beautiful thoughts, if we will take time to contemplate their meaning.

INSTALLATION

Bethel 5 had to postpone their Installation of Officers due to bad weather on Jan. 9. The Installation was moved to Jan. 23. Installation details to follow in the next issue of The Masonic News.

FuNDRAISERS

Bethel 5 will hold their 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Fundraiser on Mar. 13 from 5 – 7 p.m. If you are interested in a ticket, please contact any Member or Council member for a ticket.

For a fun filled family event, everyone is welcome to attend our Easter Egg Hunt on Mar. 27 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple at 1635 L Street. There will be a free will donation. More details to come.

uPCOMING EVENTS

Mar. 13 – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Fundraiser, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Mar. 27 – Easter Egg Hunt, Free Will Donation, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

T B D - I n i t i a t i o n ( s )

East Lincoln Lodge 210Charles Godwin, Correspondent