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Space does not permit a very lengthly report on our An-nual Communication which was just held Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Kear-ney at the Younges Conference Center, truly one of the premier conference facilities in our state. So I will attempt to be succinct.

As a secretary of a lodge, my session started on Thursday for the Secretaries workshop where I was surprised to learn the Grand Lodge office is moving, nay more, the buidling it is moving to has already been purchased, the closing on the new building was in December. While I know a move was emmi-nent as it has been talked about the last few years, I do not remember receiving a communication stating the move or purchase had begun or finished. I’m sure more information will be forthcoming, however, I was surprised. The new address for the office will be 301 N. Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, 68505. Some remodeling needs to be completed before it will be ready to be moved into.

The next event I attended was the Grand Master’s Banquet. After a healthy salad complete with

a quarter of a head of lettuce, the main course was pot roast, mashed potatoes, a dinner roll, and some cooked veggies. Dessert was a gigantic slice of cheese cake, of which, I hate to admit, I did not finish. I think I’m starting to show my age! The entertainment for the evening was the Flying W Wranglers, a dude ranch Western Band that has been around for 60+ years. We were informed they are the 2nd oldest western band in the USA. Instruments used included a fiddle, aucustic guitars, an electic bass guitar, man-dolin, and some smile inducing 4 part harmonies. The band leader also was a world class yoddler! I throughly enjoyed the music.

Two Grand Master Humani-tarian Awards were presented this year. One to W.B. Jay H. Speck, who has been secretary of Platts-mouth Lodge No. 6 for 29 years and is extremely active on committees and in his community, and the other to W.B. Charles V. Sederstrom, Sovereign Grand Inspector Gen-eral of the Scottish Rite, Orient of Nebraska, who has an even more impressive resume of community service. Both were given a stand-ing ovation after Grand Master Rex Moats read the letters of rec-ommendation for these brothers.

Other statistics of note from this Annual Communication: the NECHIP program has now provided 35,129 kits to Nebraska families since its inception; 278 students (the largest yet) marched and played in the Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp in 2012; the Change for the Troops program purchased a new vehicle to transport Veterans from across the state to the VA

In This Issue:156th Annual

CommunicationPage 1

Craftsmen LodgePage 1

Electa ChapterPage 1

Liberty LodgePage 2

Temple ChapterPage 2

Columbia ChapterPage 3

Eiche ChapterPage 3

East Lincoln LodgePage 3

G. Washington LodgePage 3

The Word of 54Page 4

Starcraft ChapterPage 4

M. Washington ChapterPage 4

Lincoln LodgePage 5

Myrtle ChapterPage 5

Bethel 5Page 6

Lincoln Boys ChoirPage 6

Bethel 27Page 6

TrestleboardPage 7

Calendar of EventsPage 8

Hickman LodgePage 8

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DUES ARE DUE

Dues for all Masonic Lodges for 2013 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. Suspen-sion in Lodge also means suspension in Eastern Star, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine.

Look at your dues card. If it does not say 2013, send payment today to your Secretary.

Eastern Star dues were also due Jan. 1. Send dues to your Chapter Sec-retary. Unpaid members will become delinquent Oct. 1, with suspension Dec. 31.

Electa Chapter 8

Submitted by Beth Benson

Craftsmen Lodge 314

Bruce L. Trautwein, Corr.

INSTALLATION

An open Installation of Of-ficers for Craftsmen Lodge No. 314 was held on Sun., Jan. 6. Those installed to service for 2013 were:

W. Master.........Bruce L. Trautwein*Sr. Warden.....................Ron TillmanJr. Warden....................Byrl Shear Jr.Treasurer................Ralph Beach Jr.*Secretary...................James Heinke*Chaplain...........James McCullough*Sr. Deacon..................Mark PetersonJr. Deacon................Keith SimonsenSr. Steward...............Mike MettscherJr. Steward.....................Adam BalesTyler.......................Dennis Roether** I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a s t e r

A l i g h t l u n c h w a s s e r v e d f o l l o w i n g .

After the passing of Bro. Don and Sis. Elsie Beeman, their family members returned their OES bibles, ritual and the Worthy Patron ce-ramic plate to the Chapter. If there is any Electa Chapter members that would be intereted in having these items please contact Worthy Matron Dona Hurst. We would prefer these items go to someone who would cherish them rather than placing them in the vault to rarely, if ever, see the light of day.

The 156th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, A.F.&A.M. was held Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Ke-arney at the Younges Conference Center. This year our main room was set up like a lodge room complete with the altar and columns of the defunct lodge in Minden. The next three annual communications will be in the same venue. Wade Kendle photo

The Grand Lodge of Ne-braska seal states: Con-stituted Sept. 23, 1857.

Grand Musician W.B. Mark Clinton of Lancast-er Lodge No. 54 and Ta-bula Rasa Lodge No. 332 spent a majority of his time behind a beautiful Grand piano during the Annual Communication brought in for the event. Wade Kendle photo

for medical treatments; the Grand Master’s Masonic Charities Golf Tournament raised $10,017.07, which was evenly split among the three charities - Masonic Home, MESHC, and the Masonic Founda-tion; $4,000.00 was sent from the Nebraska Masonic Relief Commit-tee to MSA for hurricane Sandy recovery efforts; there are currently 32 kids in the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont; there are currently 97 residents of the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth; Preliminary member-ship numbers for 2012 have the Grand Lodge with a 350 member decrease to just under 12,000. The actual budget numbers for 2012 showed a net gain. Two of the five Grand Master’s resolutions passed. More concerning them next issue.

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Temple Chapter 271Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent

STATED MEETING

The last stated meeting of the term was held on Jan. 7. Worthy Matron Lorrie Bryant and Worthy Patron Don Jelinek welcomed and thanked all in attendance. Invitations, thank you notes, and correspondence were shared. The Chapter was honored to hear of Grand Chapter appointments of two Sisters. Sis. Laurie Sieg was appointed a District Grand Super-visor and Sis. Marilyn Jepson was appointed Grand Representative to the Grand Chapter of British Columbia and Yukon in Nebraska. Sis. Lorrie gave her annual report to summarize the activities and accomplishments of the Chapter during the past year. Words of appreciation were expressed to specific members and officers. Bro. Don also shared a message and words of thanks and appreciation.

INSTALLATION

Temple Chapter No. 271 held their 2013 Installation of Officers on Jan. 12 at the Scottish Rite Temple. Sis. Mary Ann Townsend, PM and Bro. Carl Plants, PGP were installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Pa-tron. Other officers for the year are:

Assoc. Matron...Sis. Wendy GarrisonAssoc. Patron.........Keith Garrison**Secretary...........Sis. Melinda Brage*Treasurer..........Sis. Marilyn Jepson*Assoc. Conductress....Earleen Ladd*Chaplain...Sis. Mary Lou Dempsey*Marshall.................Bro. Larry BrageOrganist.............Sis. Karan Birdsall*Adah..........................Sis. Jean CraryRuth.....................Sis. Alea LandrumEsther................Sis. Carolyn Plants*Martha.....................Sis. Pam RaeckeElecta.....................Sis. Laurie Sieg*Warder.................Bro. Bill Raecke**Sentinel............Bro. David Jelinek*** I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a t r o n** Ind ica tes Pas t Pa t ron

The Installation ceremony was conducted by Installing Grand Officer Carol Hudkins, PGM, Installing Grand Marshal James F. Brown, PGP, Installing Grand Chaplain Greg Mason, PP, and In-stalling Grand Organist Sis. Jeanne Krenk, PM. The theme for the year is “Yesterday is History; Tomor-row is a Mystery; Today is a Gift, that’s why we call it the Present. “

Distinguished guests intro-duced included the following: Jan Thoman, PGM and Grand Secre-tary; Carol Hudkins, PGM; Betty Kirby, PGM; Carl Plants, PGP, Don Jelinek, PGP, James F. Brown, Jr., PGP; Carolyn Plants, PM, Marilyn

Jepson, PM, and Emily Schoenle-ber, PM, Grand Representatives; and Laurie Sieg, PM, District Grand Supervisor. 2013 Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons in attendance included Sis. Betty Kirby and Bro. John Kirby, Martha Washington No. 153, Sis. Terri Sherman, Star-craft No. 307, Sis. Janice Janssen, Columbia No. 275, and Sis. Dona Hurst, Electa No. 8. Mark Kinzie, Venerable Master of the Scottish Rite, and Ron Cerveny, Potentate, and numerous members and their ladies of the Sesostris Shrine Divan, were introduced by Worthy Matron Mary Ann Townsend. Members of Lincoln Assembly No. 6, Zoe Mau-rer, Brooklyn Burnett, and Jen Reid were introduced and thanked for their assistance with the reception.

UPCOMING

The next stated meeting for Temple Chapter is scheduled on Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The Chapter has plans to prepare homemade egg noodles for their Oodles of Noodles fundraiser several times this year, so get your orders to Sis. Mary Ann Townsend!

Newly installed Worthy Matron and Worthy Pa-tron for Temple Chapter, Sis. Mary Ann Townsend, PM, and Bro. Carl Plants, PGP. Lorrie Bryant photo

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The 2013 Wor-shipful Masterof Liberty Lodge No. 300 Mark Turner. Deb Kendle photo

The 2013 Officers of Liberty Lodge No. 300 installed Jan. 10 are: 1st row: Bro. Lance Neeman, Bro. Dennis Hecht, W.B. James Batten, Bro. Edward Boone, Bro. Zackary Soderquist; 2nd row: Bro. Charles Holderby, W.B. Wade Kendle; 3rd row: W.B. Bob Foreman, W.M. Mark Turner, and Bro. Andy Seachord. Deb Kendle photo

ENTERED APPRENTICE Degree, Fri., Mar. 8, 7:00 p.m.Host: Craftsmen Lodge 314, 2645 B Street

FELLOWCRAFT Degree, Thu., Mar. 21, 7:00 p.m.Host: Liberty Lodge 300, 1635 L Street

Attention Lodge Officers–

MASTER MASON Degree, Sec. 1, Thu., Mar. 21, 7:00 p.m.Host: Liberty Lodge 300, 1635 L Street

MASTER MASON Degree, Sec. 2, Wed., Mar. 27, 7:00 p.m.Host: Lancaster Lodge 54, 1635 L Street

The Grand Custodian of the Ritual and his Deputies will take us through the degrees word by word and step by step, and answer our questions.

CENTRAL SCHOOLS of INSTRUCTION

INSTALLATION

Liberty Lodge No. 300 held a joint Installation of Officers with Lincoln Lodge No. 19 on Jan. 10. Officers elected and appointed to serve in 2013 are:

W.Master.......................Mark TurnerSr.Warden....................Brent Myers*Jr. Warden.................Andy SeachordTreasurer....................Bob Foreman*Secretary....................Wade Kendle*Chaplain.......................Jake HeddenSr. Deacon...................Dennis HechtJr. Deacon...........Zackary SoderquistSr. Steward................Lance NeemanJr. Steward.................Edward BooneMarshal.................Charles HolderbyTyler...........................James Batten*

* I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a s t e r

EA DEGREE

On Jan. 24, Liberty Lodge No. 300 conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on Brothers Douglas Terry and Roger Stanley. Conferring the degree for the very first time was Jr. Warden Andy Seachord who did an excellent job. Sr. Deacon Dennis Hecht also did a fine job in his new role. W.B. Wade Kendle did the 2nd Section Lecture and 3rd Section Lecture with a powerpoint presentation of slides approved for use by the Grand Lodge. The total number of slides in the powerpoint presentation is 85 and may become our new standard.

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Columbia Chapter 275Norma Cummings, Correspondent

INSTALLATION

Installation of the 2013 Officers was held Jan. 5.

Sis Eleanor Miller P.M. served as the Installing Officer; other officers assisting: Sis Susan Campbell P.M., Installing Marshal, Bro John Quinn P.P., Installing Chaplain and Sis Ellen Thompson P.M, Installing Organist.

Officers installed were: Worthy Matron.........Janice Janssen*Worthy Patron.......Ralph Riemann**Assoc. Matron.....Kristi ThornburgAssoc. Patron.......Leonard Martin**Secretary............Norma Cummings*Treasurer................Marge Riemann*Conductress.........Trudi ThornburgAssoc. Conductress..................................Dyana BurtonChaplain..........Charlie Cummings**Marshall.....................Nancy Weers*Ruth..................Rhonda ChubbuckMartha........................Tracy Dickes*Electa............................Cindy LehnWarder...........................Kasie LehnSentinel....................Darrel Weers*** I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a t r o n** Ind ica tes Pas t Pa t ron

Sis Janice and Bro Ralph welcomed and thanked all for coming. The theme for the year will be “Down on the Farm” and they will honor the station of Electa.

STATED MEETING

On Jan. 8, Columbia Chapter

held its stated meeting. Pro-tem Officers were Bro. Leonard Martin, Worthy Patron, Sis. Betty Paxton, Assoc. Matron, Bro John Quinn, Assoc. Patron, Sis Kaylene Martin, Conductress, Sis Suzy Campbell, Assoc. Conductress, and Bro. Gale Paxton, Sentinel.

Brothers Darrel Weers, Gale Paxton, and Geo Hill will be repairing chairs in the meeting room.

Sis. Janice suggested a shower of cleaning and paper goods for the building. We will be fixing an Easter dinner for a family this year. Members are asked to bring items to the Chapter for this endevour.

SICKNESS

S i s . E l e a n o r M i l l e r has sh ing l e s . S i s . Kr i s t i T h o r n b u r g w a s i l l .

JOYS

Sis. Nancy and Bro. Darrel visited Sisters Louise Kiner, Anna Rasmussen, Cathy Crose and Vera Smith. Sis. Nancy and Bro. Darrel will be having a new grandchild in May, Tyler and Diana are the parents.

Sis Nancy and Bro Darrel will be Potentate’s Aids and Area Aviators team leaders in the Shrine this year. Graduating from UNL is Jacques Tallichet, grandson of Sis. Norma and Bro. Charlie Cummings.

East Lincoln Lodge 210Charles Godwin, Correspondent

“It is not so hard to start a New Year right, the main trouble comes in steering.”

REGULARCOMMUNICATION

On Jan. 3, the first regular communication of 2013 was conducted. The lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master Kevin Pratt, his last one for the year, and the members present, gave him a standing ovation and thanks for a successful year.

Bro. David Shadoin, now a graduate of the USAF Academy and 2nd Lt. stopped by on his way to Texas to attend flight school. He was recognized for his accomplishments.

Bro. Seth Ramirez was examined as to his proficiency in the Master Mason Degree and having passed it, was declared proficient by the Worshipful Master.

W.B. Scott Dodge, Secretary/Treasurer presented the December minutes, bills and accounts; all approved by the brethren. He then led a discussion on the upcoming Grand Lodge communication and the proposed changes to the Grand Lodge Legislation.

W.B. Eugene P. Jorgensen received another award—the Community Service Award from the Canadian Grand Lodge in Germany with signatures and the Seal of the Grand Lodge affixed in Furstenfeldbruck, Germany. The award recognized W.B. Eugene’s 69 years as a Freemason and his continued support of the Charity funds and Masonic goals of his work as a dual member of East Lincoln Lodge

No. 210 and the United American Lodge No. 819 in Germany. Congratulations W.B. Eugene!

INSTALLATIONOF OFFICERS

On Sun., Jan. 13, the officers of 210 were installed for the ensuing year. The installing officers were: Master, W.B. Scott Dodge; Marshal, Bro. Grady Wells, Executive Officer of Nebraska DeMolay; Chaplain, Bro. Mike Stuhr; Secretary, Bro. Jimmie Delp and Pianist, Bro. Seth Ramirez.

The 2013 Officers are:Worshipful Master….Garen MillerSr. Warden......James Michaelson*Jr. Warden……...……..Bill HayesSecretary/Treasurer...Scott Dodge*Chaplain………….Scott Dietrick*Sr. Deacon.....Erik MutthersboughJr. Deacon…....…...Blake BerkleySr. Steward……..Monte Dietrick*Jr. Steward…….……Kevin Pratt*

Marshal…...…………Carl MedleyOrganist…………Chuck Godwin*Tyler………..…………Bob Pratt** I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a s t e r

Members of the Eiche Chapter of DeMolay assisted in various capacities in making the instal lat ion a success.

SOUP SUPPER

On Thu., Mar. 7, we will be hosting our Annual Soup Supper from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. complete with homemade Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetable Beef Soup, and the ever popular Ham and Bean Soup made by Master Chef W.B. Scott Dietrick. Come one, come all for this most amazing evening of culinary delight. $6.00 per adult and $3.00 for children 12 and under gets you an all you can eat, mouth watering, extravaganza. There promises to be a few veggies and the drink choices of water, tea, and coffee. There may be a few more depending how ambitious our Stewards are. Remember our building is now handicap accessible through the north entrance so there are no excuses for not being there! (see ad page 7)

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

When there are dark and cloudy days, think about the sun.

When you have work you need to do, think of having fun.

When there’s a long, hard road to travel, think about the end.

When you feel lost and all alone, think about a friend.

When things are going badly, think of when they’re going the best.

When you feel blue, think of all the happy ways you’re blessed!

Garen Miller, the 2013 Worshipful Master of East Lincoln Lodge No. 210 (left) with the InstallingChaplain Bro. Mike Stuhr (right) invoking the blessing of Deity during the installation ceremony held Jan. 13. Victoria Miller photo

The 2013 Officers of East Lincoln Lodge No. 210: W.B. Scott Dodge, Carl Medley, W.B. Kevin Pratt, W.B. Monte Dietrick, W.B. Chuck Godwin, Bro. Bill Hayes, Worshipful Master Garen Miller, Bro. Erik Mutthersbough, W.B. James Michaelson, W.B. Bob Pratt, W.B. Scott Dietrick, Bro. Blake Berkley. Victoria Miller photo

Jr. Warden Bill Hayes, Worshipful MasterGaren Miller, and Sr. Warden W.B. James Michaelson. Victoria Miller photo

Eiche ChapterKeegan Miller, Correspondent

FEAR FACTOR

Fear Factor is back and this time it’s being hosted by the Dr. Frederick Eiche Chapter Advisors. Eiche had its Annual “Meet the Sweetheart Candidates” dinner with elections directly after at the business meeting. However, this dinner was no ordinary dinner because (after our wonderful chili) we had a game of Fear Factor.

The game was simple. The two sweetheart candidates picked Eiche boys to be on their team and then they had to draw a card. On the card was either an embarrassing thing they had to do or a gross thing. The sweetheart candidate then had to either do the task on the card for 10 points, or pass it on to a member of their team for half points.

Mar i s s a , one o f ou r candidates, was first. After her entire team admitted that they could not do a head stand it went to me earning my team 5 points. Then, it was Dylan’s turn. She sadly told us she had no idea how to “do the duggie”. It was up to our Junior Councilor Seth Ramirez who astounded us all.

Then it was on to the gross out portion of the night with two choices - big dish or little

dish. All of the Eiche boys were quite (impressed? disgusted? dismayed?) SUPPORTIVE when Marissa ate cow tongue. We were also equally surprised to see Dylan eat sautéed crickets.

In all, I can say this was a dinner like no other and it all would have been impossible without my mom, Mom Miller (THANK YOU for cooking the tongue and cricket) and I know that none of us can wait until next year. (Although Mom SWEARS she won’t cook anything gross ever again!!)

George Washington Lodge 250

Troy Tuhey, Corr.

Sat., Jan. 5 found Worshipful Master Eric Bachenburg in the East to open for our Installation of Officers. Both George Washington Lodge No. 250 and Martha Washington Chapter No. 153 held their Installations on the same day. Those installed for 2013 were:

W. Master.......................John Kirby*Sr. Warden...................Mark Poston*Jr. Warden.......................Jeff WorrallTreasurer.................George Wright*Secretary................Don Eisenbarth*Chaplain.......................Troy Tuhey*Sr. Deacon....................Andy MartinJr. Deacon..............Dan KermmoadeSr. Steward...................Earl RobinettJr. Steward..............Daniel Brunsen*Tyler.....................Eric Bachenberg** I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a s t e r

For information on joining Eiche Chapter, contact:

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INSTALLATION

This will be a year to CELE-BRATE!!! The Martha Washington Chapter No. 153 had its installation of officers on Sat., Jan. 5. It was an early morning for some hav-ing the installation at 10:00 in the morning, but it was very nice to have both the Martha Washington installation and George Washing-ton installation of officers on the same day. A very full and fun day!

Sis. Betty Kirby P.G.M. and Bro. John Kirby P.P. were installed as the 2013 Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. Their installing officers were Sis. Wanda Fischer P.G.M as Installing Officer, Bro. Bill Parrish P.G.P. as Installing Chaplain, Sis. Cathy Wagner Gr. Sec. Emeritus as Installing Marshal, Sis. Karan Birdsall P.M. as Install-ing Organist and Sis. Sue Bell-Heilman P.M. as Installing Soloist.

It meant so much to Betty and John to have so many friends help with such a special day for them. Guests were greeted by Sis. Clarice Brown P.M. and Bro. Albert Fisher P.P. A lovely reception afterwards was put together with the help of Sis. Paula Beezley P.M. and the colonial room looked lovely deco-rated with the talents of Sis. Bon-nie Sierks. And of course the day wouldn’t be complete without Bro. Mike Berger getting us all to put our best smiles on for the camera.

Sister Betty and Brother John’s year will be a year to “Celebrate”. And their motto is “DRIVE” (D-Donate, R-Recognize, I-Invent, V-Volunteer, E-Energize) following in the steps of the Grand Chapter. Their goal is fundraising for building renovations for the George Washington Lodge. Reno-vations have already begun with a new coat of paint and flooring purchased and just waiting to be put in. Other officers for 2013 year are:

Assoc. Matron...............Janice Nitz*Assoc. Patron............Mark Poston**Secretary.......................Liz Wilhite*Treasurer..............Shirley BoardmanConductress.............Janet LundholmAssoc. Conductress..........Erin StoneChaplain.................Roger Warnke**

Marshal............Charlotte Contatore*Organist.....................Jeanne Krenk*Adah...........................Glee Warnke*Ruth.......................Tory Harrington*Esther..........Gwen Hurst-Anderson*Martha..............................Heidi WallElecta........................Shelley Smith*Warder......................David Sierks**Sentinel........................Earl Robinett* I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a t r o n** Ind ica tes Pas t Pa t ron

CREAM CHICKENDINNER

Just wanted to remind every-one that the Martha Washington and George Washington host a creamed chicken dinner the second Saturday of every month. Money from the fundraiser help with the support of the building. The last two of the year are Feb. 9 and Mar. 9 (after which the fish fry’s begin again). So please join us for the best home cooked meal in Lincoln with the comfort foods like you had growing up.

A NEW YEAR BEGINS

Lancaster Lodge is off to a great start in 2013! The tradi-tional New Years dinner of oyster stew and chili at the first business meeting was a big hit as always thanks to the great work of Bros. Graham, Adam, Kory, and John.

INSTALLATION

I n s t a l l a t i o n o f O f -ficers was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 6. Officers for the ensuing Masonic year are:

W. Master.....................Ben Hughes*Sr. Warden.....................Shane RhianJr. Warden..................Graham HouseTreasurer.........................Joe Husky*Secretary.............M.W.B. Russ RenoSr. Deacon...........................Jim StullJr. Deacon....................Adam ThayerSr. Steward..................Kory JohnsonJr. Steward...............John MillingtonChaplain...............JP Wehrman*Tyler...................David Bloomquist*Organist...................Keith Garrison*Marshal...................Kent Millington* I n d i d a t e s P a s t M a s t e r

We look forward to a great year under the leadership of W.M. Ben Hughes and all of his fellow elected and appointed officers.

PRACTICE

Fri., Jan. 11, saw a very help-ful practice for the new officers for the conferral of the Entered Appren-tice degree, the following week.

EA DEGREE

Fri. Jan. 18, saw Bro. Hayes Nogtel initiated as an Entered Ap-prentice Mason. We would like to congratulate him on taking the first step of his Masonic journey and look forward to passing and raising him in the coming months.

BUSY MONTH AHEAD

February will prove to be a busy month as well, with Annual Communication of Grand Lodge in Kearney, Business Meeting on Feb. 8, Lodge Proficiency in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft de-grees on Feb. 15, and the Passing of Bro. Hayes Nogtel to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason on Feb. 26.

PRESENTATIONOF JORDAN MEDAL

W.B. Keith Attebery received Lancaster Lodge’s Bronze Jordan Medal from W.M. Tyler White at our Installation of Officers. W.B. Keith has been a member for 66 years. He is 90 years old and active in the lodge and degree work, handling significant offices and lectures. We are truly blessed to have him as a Past Master of 54. From all our Brethren, Con-gratulations to W.Bro. Keith on this unique milestone. Masonry is a way of life and one look at your’s tells us you not only say the words and believe in them, but you live it in your every day life. You are an inspiration to us all.

The Word of 54Shane Rhian, Correspondent

W.Bro. Keith Attebery receives Lancaster Lodge No. 54’s Bronze Jordan Medal from W.M. Tyler White sig-nifying his accent to the oldest serving Master Mason of 54 who resides in Nebraska. W.Bro. Keith has been a member of the fraternity for 66 years and is still a very active member. Courtesy photo

On Fri. Jan. 18, Bro. Hayes Nogtel initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason in Lancaster Lodge No. 54. Courtesy photo

New officers of Lancaster Lodge No. 54 installed on Jan. 6 are: Front row: W.B. Keith Garrision, Bro. Graham House, W.M. Ben Hughes, Bro. Shane Rhian, Bro. Kent Millington; Back row: Bro. Jim Stull, W.B. Joe Huskey, Bro. Kory Johnson, M.W.B. Russ Reno, Bro. Adam Thayer, and Bro. John Millington. Courtesy photo

Starcraft Chapter met on Jan. 2 for its regular stated meet-ing. Worthy Matron Cora Redwine and Worthy Patron Jim Bannister greeted us for the last time this year. W.P. Jim read the Landmarks. Reports were given by W.M. Cora, W.P. Jim, Secretary Ileen Smith and Treasurer Shirley Douglas.

Past Matrons met the 3rd Friday of the month at Sis. In-grid Hansen’s home. Kensing-ton will meet again in March.

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Sis. LeEtta Anderson, PM is still recovering from a fall in November. Sis. Alma Wilson, PM is home doing outpatient therapy at Madonna. Sis. Evelyn Rauch, PM is home after knee replacement. Bro. Carroll Foust, PP suffered a stroke on Dec. 20 and is at Bryan West for therapy.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

We draped the charter for a memorial service for those nine dear members that were lost this year.

INSTALLATION The chapter was looking

forward to installation of officers on Jan 16. By the time you read this, it will have taken place. Watch for more details next month!

COURTESIES

Before the close of the meeting Sis. Cora thanked her substitutes: Sis. Bridget Anderson – Assoc. Conductress and Sis. Nita Babcock – Organist. We enjoyed light lunch in the din-ing room following the meeting.

BIRTHDAYS

March 9............................Betty DyerMarch 10................. Betty HotchkissMarch 11................... Janell HarburnMarch 18.................. Janeen PetersenMarch 18.................... Mike BirnstihlMarch 19....... Mary Alice RittenburgMarch 26.................. Barbara FrolichMarch 26................... Nicole Retzlaff

Starcraft Chapter 307

Terri Sherman, Corr.

Martha Washington 153Janice Nitz, Correspondent

CREAMED CHICKEN DINNER

GEORGE WASHINGTON LODGE 250

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SECOND SATURDAY OFEVERY MONTH OCT. - MAR.

4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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INSTALLATIONOF OFFICERS

NEW OFFICERS

In our Lincoln Lodge 19 last month, as in all Masonic Lodges in Nebraska, the big news was Installation of Lodge Officers for 2013. Our Installation was on Jan. 10, a pleasant winter evening; it was a dual Installation with Liberty Lodge 300, a brother Lodge in our Masonic Temple at 1635 L St.

INSTALLED WERE:

W.Master…................Richard WyattSr. Warden…..............John Duling**Jr. Warden…..........Bruce Anderson*Sec….........................Charles Burk*Treas…......................Charles Burk*Sr. Steward…................Kent FolsomJr. Steward….................Robert DeckTiler…..........................Scott Keller*Chaplain…..................Lowell VestalTrustee….....................Scott Keller** Indicates Past Master of our Lodge.** Indicates Past Master of Western Star Lodge 2 at Nebraska City

The Installing Officer was our own Most Worshipful Brother Reg Kuhn. He was Master of our Lodge in 1988 and Grand Master of Nebraska in 2008.

LIVING CROSS

J o b ’ s D a u g h t e r o f Bethel 5, which meets in our Temple, performed the Living Cross ceremony to conc lude the Ins ta l l a t ion .

GEORGE WASHINGTON DINNER

Watch your mail for a postcard announcement of our annual George Washington Dinner in late February.

[Addendum by the Edi tor, submitted by Richard Wyatt]

MASTERS DEGREE

Jan. 8 saw Lincoln Lodge 19 take care of two duties, first we conferred the Master Mason Degree on Bro. William Folsom

and afterwards we held our monthly business meeting. A couple of things led to our long evening, one being Bro. William’s desire to be raised in the same lodge as his father, secondly, he is a college student

atteding school out of state and was in town due to winter break. The next oppoturnity for raising would have been sometime in May. It was a long evening, but well worth it. Congratulations Bro. Folsom!

All Master Masons are invited to attend

Hastings Lodge No. 50Annual George Washington Ceremonial

Masters Degree

Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m.Hastings Masonic Center

411 N Hastings Ave. Hastings Ne 68901

This Masters Degree is done in full costume.1st section in colonial costumes.

2nd section in stone mason costumes.A full contingent of 12 craftsman,

organ and vocal music.Hastings Lodge No. 50 has done this

special degree every year for over 80 years.Refreshments following.

Officers of Lincoln Lodge 19 installed on Jan. 10 are: from left, Sr. Steward Kent Folsom, Tiler Scott Keller, Sr. Warden John Duling, W. Master Richard Wyatt, Jr. Warden Bruce Anderson, Sec/Treas Charles Burk, and Jr. Steward Robert Deck, not pictured but installed was Chaplain Lowell Vestal. Deb Kendle photo

Master-Elect Richard Wyatt, right, kneels at the al-tar at his Jan. 10 installation. At left is Master-Elect Mark Turner of Liberty Lodge 300. Deb Kendle photo

Lincoln Lodge 19’s newest Master Mason William Folsom with Worshipful Master Scott Keller and Will’s father Bro. Kent Folsom. Bro. William’s degree was held on Jan. 8 and was followed by a month-ly business meeting. Richard Wyatt photo

Lincoln Lodge 19Lowell Vestal, Correspondent

Myrtle Chapter 94Deb Kendle, Correspondent

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Myrtle Chapter held an Open Installation of Officers on Sun., Jan. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Sis. Jeanne Bonnett, was installed as Worthy Matron and Bro. Wade Kendle, P.P. was in-stalled as Worthy Patron for 2013.Other officers for 2013 are:Assoc. Matron….......Connie Weir*Assoc. Patron...............….Jim Weir*Secretary.......Robyn Throckmorton*Treasurer…............Bette Cummins*Conductress......…..Dehnia HerrickAssoc. Conductress....Deb Kendle*+Chaplain…..................Greg Mason*Marshal….............Albert Chatfield*Organist.........................…..Pro TemAdah…................Helen Plucknett*+Ruth…..............Emily Schoenleber*Esther.........…......Linda Livingston*Martha…...................Laura Kilmer+Electa…...................Dayle Prenosil*Warder…....................Bill CumminsSentinel.............Allen Plucknett*+Trustees…..............Allen Plucknett* Emily Schoenleber* Linda Livingston*.* D e n o t e s P a s t M a t r o n / Past Patron+To be installed at a later date

The Installing Officers for the afternoon were: Sis. Deb Kendle PM, as the Installing Officer; Sis.Alice Weiterich, PM, member of Electa Chapter No. 8 as Installing Marshal; Sis. Tyra Tate, PM of Myrtle Chapter No. 94 as Install-ing Chaplain; and Jeanne Krenk PM, member of Martha Washington Chapter 153 as Installing Organist.

They all did a beautiful job of performing the installation ceremony. Others assisting with the Installation included: Guest Book attendant, Belle and Katrina Kendle; Greeters Bill and Bette Cummins; Program Attendants, Benjamin and Wyatt Kendle; Photog-rapher, Mike Lagueux and the Jobies of Bethels 5 and 27 who performed

the Living Cross at the end of the ceremony. Thanks for all your help to make the Installation a great event. W.M. Jeanne’s emblem this year is the Butterfly. Her motto is “If you see a friend without a smile; give them one of yours.” Her Flower this year is the Daisy. Her honor stations are Warder and Electa with her color being blue. Her scripture verse is Thessalonians 5; 16-18; “In Christ we have reason to be joyful, prayful, and thankful.”

After the Installation of Of-ficers, there was a brief recess with entertainment provided by Bro. Wade’s daughters and Sis. Jeanne’s nieces Belle (12) and Katrina (10) singing a duet. W.M. Jeanne thanked all of her 2013 officers. She also announced she will continue with Past Matron Deb Kendle’s project that Myrtle Chapter will hold a coin march at every meeting and event with the proceeds going to the RITECARE Clinic here in Lincoln. W.P. Wade thanked everyone for coming and talked about our Masonic Youth. The Installation continued with Bethels 5 and 27 performing the Living Cross. In the final forma-tion, the members of Myrtle Chapter formed a cross with the altar in the center. It was a wonderful afternoon.

Myrtle Chapter No. 94 2013 Officers. Worthy Matron Jeanne Bonnett and Worthy Patron Wade Kendle. Mike Lagueux photo

W.M. Jeanne Bonnett and W.P. Wade Kendle. Mike Lagueux photo

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MasonicYouth

Bethel 5Cora Redwine, Correspondent

LIVING CROSS

The members of Bethel 5 performed the Living Cross at the Installation of Liberty Lodge No. 300 and Lincoln Lodge No. 19. After the Installation, the girls assisted with the reception.

AWARD WINNER

Kristen Swisher, our Director of Epochs, provided an incentive for the girls that gave their station part word perfect. Each meeting, the girls that had perfect parts had their name go in for a drawing to receive the Tiara Scentsy Warmer. The winner this term was Chelsea Kelly. Kristen presented the gift to Chelsea. Congratulations Chelsea!!

NEW OFFICERS

Bethel 5 congratulates all of the new officers for this term.

Honored Queen...Savannah MeredithSenior Princess..........Angela NickellJunior Princess...................Liz MamiGuide...........................Emily NelsonMarshal......................Ashley DasherChaplain..................Grace LeuschenTreasurer..................Ashley PriestRecorder..................Kelsie Dasher1st Messenger..............Chelsea Kelly2nd Messenger............Emily Schilke3rd Messenger..............Tessa Chapin4th Messenger...............Belle Kendle5th Messenger..............Kayla HuyckSr. Custodian.............Katrina KendleJr. Custodian.....................Josie Diaz

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY

With a new term, the Bethel is going to be busy again. Our first meeting in our new stations was on Sat., Jan. 26. After the meeting, we went to the Scottish Rite to serve the Robert Burns Dinner. On Sun., Jan. 27, we performed the Living Cross with Bethel 27 at the Installation of Myrtle Chapter No. 94, OES. Jeanne Bonnett, Worthy Matron elect, is a CAV and our Co-Chair Promoter of Hospitality and Worthy Patron elect, Wade Kendle is a CAV and

is the Chair of Frateral Relations.

PROSPECT PARTY

A prospect party is being planned in February. We hope we can have a lot of prospects attend. We also have an initiation planned this term. This is an exciting time for Bethel 5 as we continue to grow.

Soon, we’ll be working on the team competition and individual competitions for Grand. Start learning your parts now and we’ll rock competition at Grand this year.

Savannah was in-stalled Honored Queen of Bethel No. 5 on Jan. 12. Deb Kendle photo

Bethel No. 5 performed the Living Cross on Jan. 10 at the Installation of Officers of Liberty Lodge No. 300 and Lincoln Lodge No. 19. Deb Kendle photo

Chelsea received a special award from Director of Ep-ochs Kristen Swisher. Kristen challenged the girls to get their parts word perfect and if they did, their name was entered into a drawing for a Scentsy warmer, which was presented to her in January. Deb Kendle photo

Bethel No. 5 installed the spring 2013 Officers on Jan. 12. Congratulations ladies! Cora Redwine photo

Bethel 27’s January trash clean up at ECCO Park. Bethel Guardian Emily, Ashlyn, Rachel, and Becky made a dent in the amount of litter in our environ-ment. Photo courtesy of Emily Schoenleber

Bethel 27Wade Kendle, Editor

Lincoln Boys ChoirSubmitted by Carol Glancy, Secr. Board of Directors

THE LBC INCREDIBLE ICE CREAM ADVENTURE

Crowds of people ate endless

homemade ice cream samples and enjoyed the musical venue of the historic Creamery Building in Lincoln’s Haymarket on Tue., Jan. 15. Owner Amy Green and her staff generously provided their services, space, and endless ice cream in a benefit for the Lincoln Boys Choir. Mr. Kevin Scheele, associate director of the Concert Choir, and Mr. Burton Schernikau, artistic director of the Chorale and Contare’, were thrilled with the turnout. The audience of families and community members enjoyed the amazing accoustics as the singers’ voices reverberated off the old walls of the building. Well done, everyone, and kudos to Ms. Green and her staff at

Ivanna Cone. It was a fun evening.

UPCOMING EVENTHOLY TRINITY CONCERT

Mark you r ca l enda r s for Sun., Mar. 3, 3:00 p.m. concert at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6001 A Street, Lincoln.

Tickets available at the door, or may be preordered on line at http://www.lincolnboyschoir.org/. Adults: $15, Youth Ages 12-5: $10, Ages 4 and under free

THANK YOU

Your continued support at the LBC concerts, and your financial donations and memorials are greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping this thriving 60+ year organization of fine young singers representing the local area.

Burton Schernikau, artistic director of the Lincoln Boys Choir (LBC), and Amy Green, owner of Ivanna Cone planning the Ice Cream Adventure held Tues., Jan. 15 to benefit the LBC. Courtesy photo

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Job’s Daughters

Bethel 5Please send all correspondents to:1�3� L St. �8�08-2�10 ���-3��3Joann Rosenthall, Guardian ��01 W Ramsey Rd., �8�2�jkrosenthal@msn.comBob Foreman, ABG �89-��32�320 Newton St. rrforeman@neb.rr.comDeb Kendle, Sec. �1�-39911�00 North ��th St. �8�0� 32�-9��3dmkendle@gmail.comSavannah Meredith, Honored Queen2nd and �th Sat. 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.Dark July and August

Bethel 272�10 N. �8th St.Please send all correspondents to:Emily Schoenleber, BG �30-81�33801 Linden St. �8�1�emily.schoenleber@gmail.comHarry Storz, ABG �88-2���1�900 Olive Creek Road �8301Brette Daiss, Sec. 98�-82��ladybrette@hotmail.com1st Thur., �:00 p.m. 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m.Marissa Roesler, Honored Queen

Bethel 631��2 No. ��th Street Trudi Thornburg, Guardian �30-21����3� S. 8th St. �8�12Kevin Thornburg, Assoc. Guardian �30-9393��3� S. 8th St. �8�12Karen Koinzan, Sec. ���-�20��10� N.W. �th St. �8�21Kristin Sanford, Honored Queen1st and 3rd Thurs. �:00 p.m.

Rainbow for Girls

Lincoln Assembly 6332 S. Centenniel Mall (Scottish Rite)

Lebanon Lodge 3Prince Hall Affiliation 430-7003 1�30 N. 2�th St. �8�03-111� Jason Wagner, W.M. 3818 N 22nd St, �8�21, Sec.

Address all correspondence to the Sec.2nd Tue. Reg. Communication �:00 p.m.

York RiteLincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M.1�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Jeff Wunder, High Priest ���-3�1�2280 Sheldon St �8�03Tom Michaelson, Sec. �23-198�901 Starview Ln, �8�121st Wed.Covered-dish dinner �:1� p.m.Business Meeting �:00 p.m.

Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons1�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Bruce Anderson, Ill. Master �3�-09��2010 S. 2�th St., �8�02Tom Michaelson, Recorder �23-198�1st Wed., Business Meeting �:00 p.m.Covered-dish dinner �:1� p.m.

Mount Moriah Commandery 41�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Mervyn Moeller, Cmdr. �8�-�����80� Davey Rd, Ceresco �801�Tom Michaelson, Recorder �23-198�1st Mon. Business meeting �:00 p.m.Covered-dish dinner �:1� p.m.

Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple332 S. Centennial Mall �3�-21��P.O. Box 9�013 �8�09-�013Bruce Wood, Gen. Sec. �3�-21��Mark Kinzie, Venerable MasterMervyn Moeller, Wise MasterShane Rhian, CommanderMichael Lagueux, Master of Kadosh3rd Wed. Bus. Meeting �:00 p.m.

ShrineSesostris Temple ���-�89010�0 Saltillo Rd Roca, Ne �8�30Ron Cerveny, Potentate �83-�����9�� N 98th St �8�0�

Daughters of the Nile Naphis Temple 66Pam Lindholm, Queen ���-112�1�1� S 21st St, �8�02-2808

Eastern StarEastern Star Grand Chapter

of NebraskaJudy Wehrbein

Worthy Grand MatronAlvin Benemerito

Worthy Grand PatronJan Thoman

Grand SecretaryBox 156

Fremont NE �802�1-800-832-9320

Electa Chapter 81�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Dona Hurst, W.M. �21-1108�33� S �3rd St. Ct., �8�1�Harry Storz, W.P. �88-2���1�900 Olive Creek St., Adams �8301Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. ��00 Birch Hollow Dr. �8�1�-�10�1st Sat. Stated Meeting 2:00 or �:30 p.m.

Electa Chapter KensingtonMarion Kantner, Pres. �3�-03�82��0 Worthington Ave., �8�02-39�3Susie Dunn, Sec. �8�-�2024000 Garfield St. 685061st Thurs. Noon

Past Matrons ClubBridget Anderson, Pres. ��0-3�3�Ilah Anderson, Courtesy Chair Dona Y. Hurst, Sec.-Treas. �21-1108

Myrtle Chapter 942�10 No. �8th St. �8�0� ���-223�Jeanne Bonnett, W.M. ���-�81�3�3� N �2nd St., Apt �1 �8�0�Wade Kendle, W.P. 32�-9��31�00 N ��th St �8�0�Robyn Throckmorton, Sec. �8�-�����1� Laramie Trl �8�212nd and �th Tues. �:30 p.m.

Myrtle ClubConnie Weir, Pres. �88-90�0Delores Finch, V.P. & Courtesy Bette Cummins, Sec/Treas �23-2�89

Martha Washington Chapter 153��30 N. �0th St. �8�0� ���-2�82Betty Kirby, W.M. �21-2�02��01 Eagle Ridge Rd., �8�1�John Kirby, W.P. �21-2�02��01 Eagle Ridge Rd., �8�1�Elizabeth Wilhite, Sec. �21-�308�201 Queens Dr., �8�1�-31�31st Thurs. �:30 p.m.

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Lincoln, NE 68508475-4640

Masonic Lodges

Lincoln Lodge 191�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Richard Wyatt, W.M. �13-�����91� Colby St, �8�0� Charles Burk, Sec. �23-�88�80�1 South 1�th St. �8�121st Tues. Reg. Communication �:30 p.m.

Lancaster Lodge 541�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Ben Hughes, W.M. ��3-3���92� N �th St, Seward, �8�3�Russ Reno, Sec. �20-12�0��10 Larkwood Rd �8�1�1st Fri. Reg. Communication �:00 p.m.

Bennett Lodge 94���1 Cooper Ave. �8�0�Roger Miner, W.M. �21-1���1121 W Burnham St, �8�22Doug B. Johnson, Sec. �21-�00� ��00 Birch Hollow Dr. �8�1�-�10�1st Tues. Reg. Communication �:30 p.m.

East Lincoln Lodge 2102�00 S St. �8�03 ���-2�12Garen Miller W.M. �20-2��18029 Palmilla Ln. �8�1�W. Scott Dodge, Sec. �3�-8328191� S.W. 1�th St. �8�221st Thurs. Reg. Communication �:30 p.m.

North Star Lodge 2272�10 N. �8th St. �8�0� ���-223�Brent Elder, W.M. 801-��2-�3�311� Loch Lomond Dr. White City, OR. 9��03Steve Wetzel, Sec. �88-81981�18 Skyline Drive �8�0�1st Wed. Reg. Communication �:30 p.m.

George Washington Lodge 250��30 N. �0th St. �8�0� ���-2�82John Kirby, W.M. �21-2�02��01 Eagle Ridge Rd. �8�1�Donald Eisenbarth, Sec.-Treas. ���-����Address unpublished1st Tue. Reg. Communication �:30 p.m.

Hickman Lodge 256���1 Cooper Ave., �8�0� Doug Johnson, W.M. 92� Waterlily Ct. Hickman, NE �83�2Olin Boone, Sec. �8�-3801�101 S Richland Circle �8�1�oboone@neb.rr.com1st Thurs. Reg. Communication �:00 p.m.

Cotner Lodge 2971��2 No. ��th St. �8�0� Don Gray, W.M. 328-0280�8�� S �2nd St. �8�1�Ralph Riemann, Sec. �89-�3383101 Fox Hollow Rd. �8�0�1st Mon. Reg. Communication �:30 p.m.

Liberty Lodge 3001�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Mark Turner, W.M. 32�-930��131 Myrtle St. �8�0�Wade Kendle, Secretary �1�-�8��1�00 N ��th St. �8�0�1st Thurs. Reg. Communication �:00 p.m.

Craftsmen Lodge 3142��� B St. �8�02 ���-2820Bruce Trautwein, W.M. �8�-2138PO Box 2�, Hallam, NE �83�8James P. Heinke, Secretary �3�-��91P.O. Box �813, �8�0�-08131st Tues. Reg. Communication �:00 p.m.

College View Lodge 320���1 Cooper Ave. �8�0� Mail to Box �8��, �8�0�-�8��Byron Van Patten, W.M. �32-00��11�0 High Plains Rd. �8�12Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. �21-�00� ��00 Birch Hollow Dr. �8�1�-�10�1st. Wed. Reg. Communication �:30 p.m.

Tabula Rasa Lodge 3321�3� L St. �8�08 ���-3��3Shane Rhian, W.M. 32�-2��12002 S 11th St. �8�02Dennis Brydl, Sec. �23-�9822�10 Kessler Blvd. �8�023rd Tues. Reg. Communication �:00 p.m.

Temple Chapter 271332 S. Centennial Mall �8�08 �3�-21��Mary Ann Townsend, W.M. �30-0190301 Sycamore Dr., �8�10Carl Plants, W.P. ���-9����12� NW �th St., �8�21Melinda Brage, Sec. �88-083��20 Leavitt Ln �8�10-2�301st Mon. Stated Meeting �:30 p.m.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJames F Brown, Jr., Pres. �83-1�2�Diane Brown, Sec.-Treas. �83-1�2�

Past Matrons ClubMarilyn Jepson, Co-Pres. �23-�0�9Earleen Ladd, Co-Pres �99-1889

Columbia Chapter 2751��2 No. ��th St. �8�0� ���-0890Janice Janssen, W.M. 9��-20321��00 Little Salt Rd., Greenwood, NE �83��Ralph Riemann, W.P. �89-�3383101 Fox Hollow Rd., �8�0�Norma Jean Cummings, Sec. �88-022�8011 Trendwood Dr �8�0�1st Tues. Stated Meeting �:00 p.m.

Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. �88-�388�01 S. 8�th St. �8�10 Elaine Malick, Sec. �38-8099�th Tues.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubTrudy Thornburg, Pres. �21-�1��Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. ���-3��0

Starcraft Chapter 3072��� B St. �8�02 ���-2820Terri Sherman, W.M. ��1-2823�210 Deer Ridge Dr., Eagle, NE. �83��Dennis Brydl, W.P. �23-�9822�10 Kessler Blvd., �8�02Ileen Smith , Sec. �9�-220�3�00 NW 12�th St, �8�2�1st Wed. Stated Meeting �:30 p.m.

Starcraft KensingtonShirley Douglas, Pres. �88-300��208 Locust �8�1�Bonnie Kalkwarf, Sec. ���-�8321100 Cambridge Ct Apt 12 �8�0�1st Tue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubAlma Wilson, Pres. �88-8�99Mary Louise Dutcher, Sec. �23-��83

Capitol Chapter 320Cindee Lighthall, W.M. 30�-3�0233� N 3�th St �8�03Gary Kassebaum, W.P. 328.909���01 S. 2�th St. Apt E�, �8�12Kathy Berger, Sec. �88-�133���8 High St. �8�0�1st Mon. �:30 p.m.

Capitol Chapter Kensington Kathy Berger, Pres. �88-�133���8 High St., �8�0��th Thurs.

Capital City Past Matrons and Patrons ClubImogene Kermoade, Pres. �23-0188Carolyn Cook, Vice Pres. ���-933�Martha Countryman, Sec. �88-���3Karen Cook, Treas. ��0-318�1st Tue. Oct-May Legacy Estates Noon

Youth Groups

DeMolay-Lincoln ChapterNo Master CouncilorNo Chapter SweetheartMeetings 2nd and �th Tues. � p.m.Scottish Rite TemplePlease send correspondence to:Tom Greenlee, Chap. Dad 3�01 S 33rd St, �8�0�tcgreenlee@earthlink.net

DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterKeegan Miller, Master CouncilorNo SweetheartCarl Medley, Chapter Dad 31�-�130Meetings 2nd and �th Wed. �:00 p.m.2�00 S St. �8�03 ���-2�12Please send all correspondence to:Scott Dodge 191� S.W. 1�th St., �8�22

Acacia Fraternity22�� Vine Street, �8�03 �3�-�1�0Aidan Fleischer, Ven. Dean ��0-8�29Greg Straley, Sec. 2�2-9��-�1��

Please send all correspondents to:Robyn Throckmorton, Mother Advisor�1� Laramie Trail �8�21 �8�-����robynkt@gmail.comLaurie Sieg, Advisory Board Chair��00 Baldwin Ave �8�0� ���-2�10lauriesieg@gmail.comZoe Maurer, Worthy Advisor1st and 3rd Tues. �:00 p.m.

Other BodiesMasonic News, Inc.Box 8230�, Lincoln, NE �8�01-230�John Kirby, Pres. ��0-9900David Peck, Vice-Pres. 80�-03��Bette Cummins, Sec.-Treas. �23-2�89Wade Kendle, Editor 32�-9��3 �1�-�8��

New Masonic Temple Assoc.1�3� L Street ���-3��3Virgil Meints, Pres. 32�-1���Bruce Watkins, Sec-Treas. �89-�31�Please address all correspondence to Sec.-Treas., 1�3� L Street, Lincoln, NE �8�082nd Tues. Board of Directors meetingMembers welcome �:30 p.m.

Nebraska Masonic HomeMary C. Stapp, Exec. Dir. 1-800-2��-�8121300 Avenue DPlattsmouth NE �80�8-10��

Masonic-Eastern Star Home for ChildrenRon Giesselmann, Exec. Dir.Box 132� (2�1� N. Main St.)Fremont NE �802�-132� 1-�02-�21-118�

Widows Sons Memento Mori ChapterAndy Seachord, Pres. 309-933�Zackary Soderquist, V.P. 310-0���Scott VonMinden, Secr. ���-3800

Lincoln Boys ChoirBurton Schernikau, Director �38-�9�2Kelsey Klein, Business Manager �99-����

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STATED MEETING

With the busy holiday season behind us, Hickman Lodge No. 256 met on the third of January for its first meeting of the new year. After opening, Bro. Jonathon Dykes, proved himself proficient as a Master Mason. Congratulations Bro. Jonathon. A petition for plural membership was read and an additional three petitions were balloted on. Worshipful Master James Eggerling’s work to increase membership during his tenure has been an incredible success and it looks as if the results will continue into 2013.

After taking care of the bills, communications and other regular monthly business, details on WM-Elect Doug Johnson’s installation were given and dates of lodge practice for the month were set up. Before the meeting was closed, W.M. Eggerling presented his officers with a token of his esteem for their hard work throughout the year. On behalf of the Brothers of Hickman Lodge No. 256, thank you W.M. Eggerling for all your hard work and direction this past year. After closing, the brothers retired to the basement for refreshments and fellowship.

INSTALLATION

On Jan. 6, the installation ceremony of W.M. Doug Johnson took place. Past Master Eggerling opened the lodge’s special com-munication and prior to retiring, presented the Hickman Lodge No. 256 Mason of the Year award to Bro. Jack Irons. Past Master Jerry Sievers then received a plaque for his years of dedication and service as Treasurer of the lodge the past

ten plus years. The 2012 officers then retired and the 2013 officers, after taking their oaths, were de-clared installed by the ceremonial Marshal. Officers for 2013 are:

W. Master..................Doug JohnsonSr. Warden..................Greg VlasnikJr. Warden.................Jeff EggerlingTreasurer..........................Tom KessSecretary.....................Olin Boone*Chaplain...........Richard Eggerling*Sr. Deacon.......................Jack IronsJr. Deacon..............Jeremery HinkleSr. Steward...............Troy HeinrichsJr. Steward..........Johnny Joe MartinTyler....................James Eggerling** I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a s t e r

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Bro. Jack Irons receives the Mason of the Year award from W.M. Jeff Eggerling at the installation of officers of Hickman Lodge No. 256 on Jan. 6. Rosario Jarzynka photo

The 2013 Worshipful Master of Hickman Lodge No. 256, Bro. Doug Johnson, takes his obligation in the presence of his Brethren. Rosario Jarzynka photo

Officers of Hickman Lodge No. 256 installed on Jan. 6 are: 1st row: Sr. Steward Troy Heinrichs, Secretary W.B. Olin Boone, Chaplain W.B. Richard Eggerling, Tyler W.B. James Eggerling, Treasurer Tom Kess, Jr. Steward Johnny Jo Martin; 2nd row: Jr. Deacon Jeremey Hinkle, Sr. Deacon Jack Irons; 3rd row: Jr. Warden Jeff Egg-erling, W. Master Doug Johnson, Sr. Warden Greg Vlasnik. Rosario Jarzynka photo

Hickman Lodge 256Jack Irons, Correspondent