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NOVEMBER 2013Lodges present 273 Scholarships
totaling $257,500See page 12.
THE WISCONSINMasonic Journal
Wisconsin Masonic CalendarNOVEMBER1 Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18, Masonic Family Movie Night,Potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. 1012 S Main St. Racine. RSVP to Bro.Patrick Williams, 262-488-2915.
2 McKinley Lodge No. 307, Ladies at the Table Dinner. 6:00 p.m.For reservations contact Bro. Todd Jaremko [email protected].
2 District 7 Fall Meeting and Chili Cook Off, hosted by Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180, Middleton Masonic Center, 7409 Franklin Ave.Meeting at 9:00 a.m. chili at noon. Contact District 7 Deputy CraigFroelich, [email protected].
2 District 8 Fall Meeting, 9:00 a.m., hosted by Franklin Lodge No.16, Lone Rock. Contact District 8 Deputy Marc Steiber at 608-379-4376 or [email protected].
2 Job's Daughter event: Bethel No. 19, 80’s Themed Friend’s Day,West Allis Masonic Center, 7515 W National Ave., West Allis. 11:00a.m. games, 12:00 p.m. lunch, 1:00 p.m. meeting to follow.
5 Fellowship/Education Night, hosted by Evergreen Lodge No. 93.Open at 7:00 p.m. for a short meeting. After closing there will be apresentation by a Grand Lodge Officer, followed by refreshments andfellowship. Located at 1578 Strongs Avenue in Stevens Point. PleaseRSVP by November 1 to Bro. John White, Master, at [email protected] , or leave a message at 715-451-8748.
9 Burlington Lodge No. 28 Past Master’s Dinner. 7:00 p.m. For reservations contact Senior Warden Donny Pellman at 262-496-1508.
9 District 9 “Improving Yourself through Masonry” Event. 8:30 a.m.Coffee & Carbs, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Event. This event includesLeadership Training, New Member Orientation. Term Planning, &Round table Brainstorming. Hosted by Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No.364, 375 Hwy 67, Dousman. Contact District 9 Deputy Paul T. Tourvilleat [email protected] or 414-659-5205 with anyquestions.
9 Union Grove Lodge No. 288, Fall Tuscan Dinner, 4:40 p.m.-6:30p.m., Adults $10.00 under 11 free. Contact Bro. Steve Knight, Master,262-632-0035.
9 Milwaukee Veteran’s Parade, Masonic Brotherhood Council, helppass out donuts, coffee, hot chocolate and other goodies. 8:00 a.m.340 W. Kilbourn Ave., in frony of Major Goolsbys
10 Henry L. Palmer’s Junior Warden’s Chili Invitational – Chili Cook-off, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Set up 4:00 p.m. Tickets in advance $7, day ofevent $10. Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301, 4315 N. 92nd St.,Wauwatosa. For info call 414-463-0390 or [email protected].
10 Job's Daughter’s Bethel #3, Fond du Lac, Annual Masonic FamilyThanksgiving Dinner (all the trimmings) 12:30 dinner Open Meeting tofollow. Please RSVP so we can catch enough [email protected].
14 AARP Driver Safety Review for all drivers. 6:00 p.m. MiddletonMasonic Center, 7409 Franklin Avenue., Middleton. AARP Members$12, Nonmembers $14. Call 608-831-2373.
16 Valley of Eau Claire Scottish Rite Lodge Leadership and PlanningWorkshop, 9:30 a.m. at the Eau Claire Masonic Center. For incomingMasters and Wardens of the Lodges in Western Wisconsin. Registra-tion Forms were mailed to all Lodges or you can also register now online at the following link: http://scottishrite-ec.org/2013-lodge-leadership-workshop.
16 Job's Daughter’s, Bethel #22, Racine, 75th Birthday, open house,1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m., tours, memorabilia, refreshments.
21 Waucoma Lodge No. 90 Installation of Officers, 7:00 p.m.,Cooksville Masonic Center, dinner follows.
23 Wilmot Lodge No. 241, 125th Anniversary Rededication and In-stallation. Refreshments at 2:00 p.m., Ceremonies at 3:00 p.m., dinnerto follow. 30702 Fox River Rd., Wilmot. Contact and RSVP [email protected].
27 West Salem Lodge No. 125, Lester’s Chili Feed, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00p.m., 101 W. Hamilton St. Contact [email protected].
DECEMBER5-8 “A Christmas Carol”, Directed by Nancy Storrs, West Bend Ma-sonic Center, 301 N. University Drive, West Bend. Special Mason’sNight Dec. 5. Tickets now on sale, www.westbendchristmascarol.com.See story on page 2.
7 Combined Public Installation of Officers, Shawano No. 170,Mason Woods No. 368, Antigo No. 231, Manawa No. 82 and Clin-tonville No. 197. 3:30 Installation, dinner to follow.
11 Jan Gorgen’s Retirement Party, at noon, in the Glenn L.Humphrey Lodge Room at the Masonic Village on the Square, on theThree Pillars Senior Living Communities Campus in Dousman. RSVPby Dec. 2, to Erika Miller. Phone: 262-965-2200, ext. 831 email:[email protected].
13-15 “A Christmas Carol”, Directed by Nancy Storrs, West BendMasonic Center, 301 N. University Drive, West Bend. Tickets now onsale, www.westbendchristmascarol.com. See story on page 2.
13 Shawano Lodge No. 170, Holiday Parade, Main St., 5:30 p.m.
13 Bethel #6 Job’s Daughters Honor Mason Night and Dessert Auc-tion, 7:00 p.m., Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard Ave., Milwau-kee.
14 Ozaukee Lodge No 17, Family Holiday Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., cost$5.00. All kids will receive a gift. Port Washington Masonic Center.Reservations requires contact Bro. Mark Flack at 414-491-0032 [email protected].
14 District 9 “Improving Yourself through Masonry” Event. 8:30 a.m.Coffee & Carbs, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Event. This event includesLeadership Training, New Member Orientation. Term Planning, &Round table Brainstorming. Hosted by Janesville-Western Star LodgeNo. 55, 2322 E. Milwaukee St, Janesville. Contact District 9 DeputyPaul T. Tourville at [email protected] or 414-659-5205 with any questions.
21 Janesville-Western Star Lodge No. 55, Open Installation of Offi-cers. 10:30 a.m. potluck brunch for Masons and their guests, 12:00 In-stallation of Officers.
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THE WISCONSINMasonic Journal
VOLUME XLVI, NUMBER 10 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin NOVEMBER 2013
The Grand Master’s Message:By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin
Brother Daniel L. Slavik
On Our CoverIll∴ Michael A. DeWolf, Deputy for Wisconsin, Supreme Council33º closes the 120th Wisconsin Council of Deliberation, AncientAccepted Scottish Rite at the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Cen-ter in Milwaukee on Oct. 25. Celebrating 200 years of Brotherhoodfor the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. The Valley ofMilwaukee hosted three Wisconsin Valleys, Eau Claire, Green Bayand Madison for a Bicentennial Degree Day on Oct. 26. The Valleyof Milwaukee is celebrating 150 years.
Photo by Rich Rygh
Chartered in 1863, Sun PrairieLodge Celebrates 150 Years
Officers of Sun Prairie Lodge are reinstalled by Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik during the re-consecration ceremony celebrating the Lodge’s 150th Anniversary. From left: Secretary SteveBreunig, Chaplain Dan Strausser, Junior Warden Brian Goff, Master Darrel Snyder and SeniorWarden Gary Roth.
Photo by Rich RyghBy Rich Rygh
Brethren, families and friends ofSun Prairie Lodge No. 143 cele-brated the 150th Anniversary ofthe Lodge at the Sun Prairie Ma-sonic Center on Oct. 13.Bro. Darrel Snyder, Master and
his officers opened the lodge inpublic form.Bro. Snyder stated their Charter
was granted on June 9, 1863 andon June 29, 1863 the officerswere properly installed in due andancient form. The Brethren ofSun Prairie Lodge are now de-sirous that their Lodge be rededi-cated and the current officers beceremoniously reinstalled on this150th year anniversary and awaitthe pleasure of the Grand Master.Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik
asked that the Lodge be uncov-ered and reconstituted the Lodgeand reinstalled the officers accord-ing to ancient usage.
Deputy Grand Master WilliamBeetcher presented the followingoration written by Grand Orator
Keith D. Chamberlain: There arefew celebrations which occurwithin the boundaries of Feema-sonry that are more noteworthyand uplifting than celebrating 150years of Masonic heritage, historyand good works within a commu-nity.In todays world of instant infor-
mation flashed around the globein a matter of nano-seconds,Freemasonry observes the ongo-ing march of time in a more re-flective manner, noting the steadyflow of events in a much more his-torical perspective.
Wars are fought, cultures riseand fall, important discoveries aremade and civilization is impactedin either a positive or a negativemanner.
All the while, our gentle craftcontinues on its steady course, setlong ago by men who made ittheir personal charge to bringmore light to those who couldbenefit from Freemasonry’s greatpromise. A charge taken up by all
who have since followed.Sun Prairie lodge No. 143 is no
exception to that vision, receivingits charter in 1863. The record-ings of the Grand Lodge sessionheld on June 14, 1864 in Milwau-kee indicate membership numberswhich included 17 Master Ma-sons, 3 Fellowcrafts and 5 EnteredApprentices. While these numbersmay seem small, it is important torealize that in 1864 the entiremembership of our Grand Lodgetotaled 4,990.
Several notable individuals arecounted among this lodge’s mem-bership, including 13 term MasterDr. Charles G. Crosse, who as-sisted in establishing the areas firsthigh school as well as serving inthe Wisconsin State Legislature;W. E. Angell, Sun Prairie’s first vil-lage president; Bro. GeorgeHughey, Grand Master of Masonsin Wisconsin; and more recentlyTommy Thompson, former Gov-
See 150th on page 6
November is a very busy month for our Craft. Most, if not all, Lodgeswill be holding their election of officers for the next year. Many Lodgeshave an annual dinner either on election night or installation night.Other suggested programs for November includeLadies of the Table, Code Study Night, and LoudShirt (Tie) Night. November is also the monththat we celebrate Veteran’s Day. Take the timeto thank the Veterans that you know, both inLodge and the community with a special pro-gram. With their sacrifices, we enjoy our libertiesand freedoms. This is also a great time to be intouch with our Brothers and their widows. Thereare leaves to be raked and gutters to be cleanedalong with winterizing their homes. For Decem-ber, besides Installation of Officers, suggestedprograms are Visitations to shut-ins and widowsand Feast of St. John celebration.
At the 169th Annual Communication of theGrand Lodge F. & A.M. of the State of Wisconsin, the delegates votedon and approved several items recommended by now PGM Dennis V.Siewert. Two of these items are the clearing of petitions by the GrandLodge office and the use of a form to be completed before a Brothercan be suspended for non-payment of dues. I would like to inform youon the progress of these two, new procedures.
The idea of having the Grand Lodge office clear petitions was tomake sure all petitioners are entered into MORI. At the same time,the office will perform a background check at no cost to the lodge (thatwas part of the approved resolution). Let me assure you, the GrandLodge office will not be passing judgment on the qualifications of thecandidate. The task of running the background check will be performedby office staff and not a Grand Lodge officer. As defined by our Ma-sonic Code, the entire process for interviewing and voting on a candi-date is handled by the local Lodge, not Grand Lodge. Many Brothersare concerned that the Grand Lodge officers are trying to take poweraway from the local lodges. Grand Lodge officers do not want to takepower away from the local Lodge, we only want to assist the Lodgeand make the petition process easier and more consistent.
The second process is the completion and submittal of the form(now referred to as Form 81) before a Brother can be suspended fornon-payment of dues. As stated earlier, use of this form was voted onand approved by the voting delegates at Annual Communication. Thisform will be used to verify that Lodges follow the code when it comesto suspensions for non-payment of dues. All too often in the past,lodges sent out a letter to a Brother and when no reply was received,they simple suspended him. The lodge never checked to see if he wasin distress or was in a nursing home/skilled care facility. Several Broth-ers that had been suspended had passed away! The Lodge failed tofollow the Code and this has been an embarrassment to us all. TheBrothers voted to put a stop to these shortcuts and make sure we fol-low the Wisconsin Masonic Code. If we truly believe in the tenets ofour order, Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love, we should em-brace this form as a checklist to make sure we are taking care of ourBrothers. I spoke with the officers of one Lodge that went through thesuspension process and used Form 81. They found several Brothersin financial distress and the lodge voted to remit the dues on their be-half. Without following the form, several Brothers would have beensuspended. The lodge worked their list down from approximately 10possible suspensions to 1 actual suspension. They provided excellentdocumentation, the form was approved by me, and the suspensionhas been entered into MORI. As long as procedures have been fol-lowed, there is no reason for a Grand Master to stand in the way ofsuspending a member in default.One Lodge with over 100 members has been in regular contact with
all members for the past two years and this year everyone paid theirdues. Now this Lodge also has programs on a regular basis to keepthe Brothers involved and engaged. Form 81 will help the Lodgesknow why Brothers are no longer interested in Freemasonry. A well-run Lodge won’t necessarily eliminate suspensions for non-paymentof dues, but it will go a long way to reducing the occurrence of sus-pensions for this reason.
Please remember that these two new procedures were voted on,and approved, by the delegates at the 169th Annual Communicationfor the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin. Your Grand Lodge offi-cers are working hard to implement these procedures with assistanceand feedback from the Brothers. We appreciate comments that wehave already received and look forward to hearing from more at theupcoming District meetings.
See you in Lodge!
Fraternally,
Dan SlavikGrand Master
Grand MasterDaniel L. Slavik
More photos on page 23
New MORI Roll Outs and Social Media are Topics at GL Officer Staff Meeting
Amy Slavik assists Junior Grand Steward Kenneth Gorgen setup a Facebook account during her social media presentation.
Photo by Rich Rygh
By Rich Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik
and the Grand Lodge Officers metin Green Lake at the HeidelHouse on Sept. 27-29 for the fallstaff meeting.The Strategic Planning Commit-
tee and the District Deputies metthroughout the day on Friday.Deputy Grand Master Daniel L.Slavik opened the staff meetingSaturday morning at 8:30 a.m.The Grand Master reported that
Imperial Shrine voted to allownon-Masons in Arkansas to be-come Shrine members. He feltthat this is the crack in the doorthat will lead to the separation ofShrine in Masonry sometime inthe future.
The Grand Master stated therehas been a lot of activity this yearregarding the sale and purchase ofbuildings or the moving of lodgesfrom one location to another. TheGrand Secretary has put togethera set of guidelines for the sale andpurchase of buildings. This infor-mation is on the Grand Lodge
website at www.wisc-freemasonry.org/publications/. It is ex-tremely important for lodges tofollow these guidelines and pro-ceed according to code.
Deputy Grand Master WilliamBeetcher gave a report on the2013 Midwest Conference of
See Meeting on page 16
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Directory of Grand Lodge Officers & ContactsElected Officers
Grand MasterDaniel L. Slavik (63)Res. 608-244-4562Cell 608-395-5355
Deputy Grand MasterWilliam Beetcher (244)Res. 715-349-8021Cell 715-566-0350
Senior Grand WardenFranklin J. Struble (60)Res. 715-924-2142Cell 608-633-0154
Junior Grand WardenDonald W. Hensiak (189)Res. 262-682-4390Cell 414-333-0060
Grand TreasurerJohn A. Benedict (151)Res. 608-835-3705
Grand SecretaryMichael A. DeWolf, PGM (267)
Res. 715-574-3151Bus. 262-965-2200 Ext. 807
Cell 715-574-3151grandsecretary
@wisc-freemasonry.org
Appointed OfficersGrand ChaplainDavid R. Ritchie (64)Res. (608) 776-2698
Grand LecturerDavey L. White Jr. (4)Res. 608-348-9352Cell 608-732-3122
Grand Lodge Office
Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Wisconsin36275 Sunset Dr. Dousman, WI 53118
262-965-2200
Grand Secretary:Michael DeWolf, PGM - Ext. 807
Receptionist: Cheryl Martin - Ext. 800
Office Manager:Jan Gorgen - Ext. 803
Bookkeeper: Alicia Darr - Ext. 804
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Ad Manager Diane Igl,[email protected]
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District 2Gary L. Stang (351)Res. 715-835-7153Cell [email protected]
District 3John C. Tilley (366)Res. 715-272-1295
Christian M. Hirthe (322)Res. 920-954-0168Cell 920-328-7106
James M. Kent (252)Work 715-834-7676Cell 715-456-8814
A. Christopher Gans (123)Res. 715-467-2506
Craig J. Froelich (9)Res. 608-258-8814
Marc B. Steiber (8)Cell 608-306-1333
Paul T. Tourville (60)Cell 414-659-5205
David E. Tainter (17)Cell [email protected] 11
Michael A. Gorgen (307)Cell 262-820-0812
Patrick D.Cholka (301)Res. 414-475-9660Cell [email protected]
Senior Grand DeaconL. Arby Humphrey (329)Res. 715-364-2492Cell 715-815-1032
Junior Grand DeaconScott E. Pedley (25)Res. 608-759-2081Cell 608-482-0424
[email protected] Grand StewardRobert C. Strader (363)Res. 262-827-1606Cell 414-678-8785
Junior Grand StewardKenneth C. Gorgen (307)Res. 262-691-0859Cell 414-758-8729
Grand MarshalJohn W. Krinke (37)Cell 262-993-2225
Grand OratorKeith D. Chamberlain (66)
Res. [email protected]
Grand TilerRaymond E. Mielke (72)Cell 608-235-8126
District Deputies
District 1George T. Eisenmann III (329)
Res. 715-394-6630Cell 612-325-6692
Thoughts for the JourneyBy Reverend David R. Ritchie, Grand Chaplain
Grand Chaplain David R. Ritchie can be reached at [email protected] or 608-776-2698.
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What do the rough sands of the sea, the pinnacles of the temple,and the four winds of heaven have in common? They are unsanc-tified burial places. In the Jewish and, until recently, Christian tra-ditions having your remains deposited in oneof these places would have kept you fromreaching that celestial lodge above. There werestrict rules governing how and where a bodycould be laid to rest. In the book of Genesis(3:9) the Supreme Architect tells Adam, “Fromdust you came and unto dust you shall return.”Therefore a body must be buried and must bewhole, nothing removed. Cremation was prac-ticed in other parts of the world, but only out-laws and those who had been cast out of thechurch were cremated.
Until the 19th and 20th centuries how andwhere you were buried was important. Sancti-fied ground was necessary for a burial but waskept for those who had been part of that faith. A priest, most oftena Bishop, or other clergy would bless the plot of ground. Thisground was then kept holy. In 725 a German bishop declared, andpassed into law, that all places of burial have a fence or wall aroundthem to prevent animals from grazing. Criminals, the unbaptized,suicides, and the such were buried outside the fence. In the middle-ages these people were often buried at cross roads or other publicplaces where their graves would be certain to be trod upon. We are all familiar with the graves around a church. The church-
yard was already sanctified so it became a place of burial. In Europeand early America these church yards would surround a church onthe south, west, and east sides. These would be fenced in and theground well cared for. On the north side of the church there oftenwere one or two unkept stones. Those who where deemed unwor-thy to be interred in the sanctified ground. The ground was sancti-fied on the south, west, and east but not in the north. The earlychurch considered the north a place of darkness and unfit for bur-ial.
Graves were dug so that they ran due east and west. The headis laid to the west looking upon the east. In the US and Europe 97%of all graves are situated to the East. In the Jewish tradition this isin imitation of the situation of the Tabernacle and later the Temple.In the Christian faith because it was believed that the resurrectionwould come from the east. Rural Cemeteries are often placed onhill tops or high ground as this was seen as solid ground that didnot shift or settle unduly.
In the middle ages the Guilds often took it upon themselves tosee that their members received the burials that they deserved. Oftenwithin a guild a confraternity was formed. A confraternity was agroup of lay men formed, with the blessing of the church, to dospecial or religious works, for the poor or those without families. Inearly America, up to today, one of the things that drew men togroups like the Odd Fellows and Freemasons was the assurance ofa decent funeral. These men often worked dangerous occupationsand had left family hundreds if not thousands of miles away. Todayour Masonic Memorial services are part of this tradition started bythe guilds.
So what constitutes a consecrated ground? Land that did notflood, and thereby wash away the soil or body. Land that had notbeen desecrated by violence or unpure acts. Land that had beenblessed. Traditionally land away from inhabitants; originally becauseof fear of disease and later because of the feelings of peace andquiet found in isolated areas. Yet even with consecrated groundthere is a hierarchy. A graveyard (burial place unattached to a placeof worship) was seen as not as desirable as a churchyard. Within achurchyard those buried along the Eastern Edge or under a domi-nate symbol (a communal cross or statue) are considered more sa-cred than other areas of the yard. Burial within the church was seenas even more sacred and special. Finally burial within a Cathedralwas seen as the ultimate spot for burial. A Cathedral was the seatof a bishop and seen as a holier place than a simple church or ceme-tery. The famous are still often laid to rest in cathedrals andchurches. Westminster in London is the final resting place of kings,authors, poets, and other notables of society. Local dignitaries areoften laid to rest beneath the floors or with in the walls of localchurches. Internment with in or near the altar was seen a the ulti-mate honor for burial. Today we still honor those of great fidelityand character by burying them as close to the sanctum sanctorumas possible.
Our fraternity seems filled with symbols and examples of deathand burial. On that solemn note I urge you my Brothers to remem-ber the acacia and its promise. May that promise designate our rest-ing places and those of our Brothers.
Rev. David RitchieGrand Chaplain
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The Grand Lodge Officers’ Ladies attended the Green Lake Fall Festival while the men were attending thefall staff meeting in Green Lake Sept. 27-29. Prairie View Lodge No. 95 was having a scholarship fundraiserwhich the ladies were happy to support, and got a delicious lunch out of it! Ladies (from left): Jax Eisenmann,Laura Slavik, Pat Beetcher, Cindy Humphrey, Sharon Mielke, Ann Benedict and Lois Hensiak.
Submitted by Laura Slavik
Ladies attend Prairie View Lodge fundraiser
Something to Think About!"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater thanyour fear of failure." - Bill Cosby From District 8 Deputy Marc Steiber
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NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURERBy Brother Davey L. White Jr., PGM
Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Lecturer Davey L. White Jr. at
[email protected] or 608-732-3122
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Freemasonry, such as the code,ritual, Grand Lodge Office, etc.?Then you need to ask Hiram. Please send your questions toaskhiram@wisc-freemason ry.orgor mail your question to theGrand Lodge Office, c/o AskHiram, 36275 Sunset Drive,Dousman, WI 53118, and Bro.Hiram will receive them.
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Opening night, December 5,is Mason's Night at the 4th annualperformance of “A ChristmasCarol” in West Bend. Masons willsave $3 per ticket on Mason'sNight only.
Mason's Night is to encouragea capacity audience, and to pro-mote Brotherhood this holidayseason. Lodges are encouraged toorganize a group outing to see theshow as part of their holiday ac-tivities. The goal is to sell out thehouse and support the cast whoannually present a first rate pres-entation for West Bend Lodge.Masons will save $3 per ticket
on Mason's Night only. Ticketswent on sale October 1 atwww.westbendchristmascarol.com,use promotional code “HIRAM”to assure your discount onMason’s Night tickets. New for 2013 the show, di-
rected by Nancy Storrs, will beperformed "in the round" so thatno seat is farther than four rowsfrom the performers. A full "Londoner's Chorus" with
classic Victorian Christmas Carolswoven into the performance isalso new. Carols will be hummedor sung in four part harmony by amixed chorus of mature voices.The 2:00 or 4:00 Matinee Per-
formances work well for "Dinnerand a Show" evenings with yourspouse. Several area restaurantsare partnering with West BendLodge and providing discounts fortheater attendees. Contact NancyStorrs for details on area restau-rants at [email protected] and DeMolays will once
again offer fresh oven-bakedtreats, hot cocoa, spiced mulledcider, and coffee or water at verynominal prices.
All proceeds help support theWest Bend Masonic Lodge, whoin turn provides community out-reach by presenting their annualproduction of A Christmas Carol,and $6,000 in scholarships toWest Bend area high school stu-dents.
Located just 35 minutes from
most Milwaukee area lodges, theWest Bend Masonic Center offerseasy parking, an intimate venue,and accessible seating for seniors.
Lodges, individuals and busi-nesses are encouraged to considerprogram book advertising in sup-port of their favorite actor.
More information is availableat www.westbendchristmascarol.com or email Nancy Storrs [email protected].
West Bend “Christmas Carol”Mason’s Night is December 5
Ebenezer Scrooge played by JimMohr looks in on the future as theCratchit family mourns the loss ofTiny Tim in the 2012 perform-ance.
Photo by Rich Rygh
“A Christmas Carol”December 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m.
December 7 & 14 at 2:00 p.m.December 8 & 15 at 4:00 p.m.
West Bend Masonic Center301 N. University Drive, West Bend
Tickets on sale at www.westbendchristmascarol.com
Question: The process of study-ing after each degree is calledposting. How did it get that name.Also, when the candidate isdemonstrating proficiency in thelodge, I have heard that calledposting, an examination, andproving up. Which is correct?
– Bro. CharlesAnswer: This is a tough ques-tion. I’m not sure who was the firstto tag the learning of degree workas “posting”, but the term actuallymeans a transfer of knowledge orinformation. At times you willhear our lectures called the Ma-sonic posting lectures. Masonicknowledge can be thought of asencoded knowledge which is in-formation that is conveyed insigns and symbols. Masonic post-ing is the transfer of a specifictype of knowledge. Outside of ma-sonry, the term is use as an actionword and again it is the transfer-ring of information. In accounting,funds are posted to either side ofthe ledger, postings are put up oninformation boards, and you couldprobably even carry it as far as thePostal Service that transfers infor-mation from one place to another.If there is a reader out there thathas more information on this,please send it to Ask Hiram.When the candidate is learning
from his mentor, he is posting.This sometimes confused with theexamination in the lodge. Whenthe candidate enters the lodgeroom with his “poster”, he is nolonger posting, but taking his ex-amination. Sometimes the term“prove up” is used meaning thatthe candidate is validating hislearning or posting.Question: I recalled hearing
about or seeing the subject andam unsure where I heard about it[Past Master’s Degree].Accordingly, I am wondering ifyou could enlighten me about it asfollows:1.) Is there a Past Master’s De-
gree within the WisconsinFreemasonry ritual?2.) Is a Past Master’s Degree
something that Wisconsin does?Is a Past Master’s Degree some-thing that an individual Lodgedoes?3.) As I now recall, I believe that
I saw or heard about the Past Mas-ter’s Degree while traveling inter-nationally and attending Lodgesinternationally.Anything you can provide re-
garding this, I would greatly ap-preciate.
– Bro. GlenAnswer: There are many varia-tions and many types of Past Mas-ter Degrees in Masonry. In someof the Wisconsin Lodges the PastMasters will join to put on a Mas-ter Mason degree, but I’m surethat is not what you meant byyour questions.
The Past Master’s Degree canbe an honorary ceremony whichis conferred on the Master of aLodge when he is installed into of-fice. When a Brother, who hasnever before presided has beenelected Master of a Lodge, agroup of Past Masters convene aLodge of Past Master’s and conferthe degree upon the newly electedofficer.
From historical informationfrom the Grand Lodge of Eng-land, this was an esoteric cere-mony that was performed on theoutgoing Master. It may have been
as simple as the outgoing Mastersharing certain modes of recogni-tion which to this day might con-stitute the essential ingredient ofthe Past Master's Degree.Let’s not forget the Royal Arch
degrees. Called the 5th degree,the Past Master Degree came intobeing as a degree of Royal Archwhich was conferred by the BlueLodge only on actual Past Mas-ters. The degree was establish soall worthy Brethren could receivethe Royal Arch degree. The firstrecord of its conferral is found in1768 in England.
Now Duncan’s Masonic Ritualand Monitor puts on a differenttwist to this degree. “The PastMaster, or 5th degree in Masonrywas instituted to try the qualifica-tions of a Master Mason beforebecoming Master of a Lodge, andno Mason can constitutionally pre-side over a Lodge of Master Ma-sons unless he has been admittedto this Degree. A Mason usuallytakes this Degree before offeringhimself as a candidate for presid-ing in a Master's Lodge; butshould it so happen that a Mason
is elected Master of a Lodge whois not a Past Master, the Past Mas-ter's Degree may be conferredupon him without any other cere-mony than that of administeringthe obligation. In such a case it isusually done by Royal Arch Ma-sons, acting by order of a GrandMaster”. Please note that Dun-can’s Monitor was written in1866. A lot has changed sincethen.The Past Master’s degree is used
in the United States, but it wouldbe more appropriate to look at itas part of Royal Arch Masonry.There is nothing formal in theWisconsin Masonic Ritual for aPast Master’s degree. I’m suresome lodges might have a PastMaster’s club which might have aninitiation, but nothing formal.
Do you have a question about
Brethren,As I write this article, I am filled with a true sense of loss as our
lodge has just lost a 62 year member. While he did not live closeenough to attend Lodge on a regular basis, hesupported the Lodge in everything he did. Hepersonally supported me on my rise through theseveral Grand Lodge offices on my way to be-coming Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsinand I could never repay him for all the kindnessand Brotherly Love he showed to me and theLodge members.
I had the honor and privilege to travel to LaCrosse and preside over his Masonic MemorialService. While it is emotionally one of the hardestthings for me to do, it also fills me with a senseof love for my Brother who has moved on to afairer and nobler place. This is an opportunity topay a tribute of affection to not only our departed Brother, but hisfamily also.
One of the lessons we are taught in Masonry is our mortality andimmortality. We have several sections of our ritual that deal with thesesubjects. During these times of loss we need to really search our ritualand our own personal books of laws for guidance and consolation. Itprovides us with guidance and a sense of closure.
As I prepared for this particular Masonic service I kept comingback to one of my favorite lessons in our ritual, the three steps. Thethree steps we all know deals with the different stages of human lifeand our Masonic journey. While reflecting on the life of our departedBrother, I was reminded of what it takes to be a great Mason. It isnot about how many offices you have held, or whether you have risento the level of Grand Master. It’s more about how you have conductedyourself in your daily and family life. You can always tell a Masonicfamily by their principles and how they treat other people on a dailybasis. They have a true sense of what Brotherly Love and Friendshipare all about. They are always ready to lend a hand regardless of whatthe program or chore may be. They are there to relieve not only ourBrother Masons, but also people they may not know. They are honestand upright in all their dealings whether in their business or familylife. As I reflected on the step of age for our departed Brother, I could-n’t help but to be filled with a sense of pride for knowing such a fineupstanding man. In searching my memory I was sure he could lookback on a life well spent doing good deeds for all people who hadthe opportunity to know him.
He had truly kept his Masonic Apron free from blemish and lefta lasting memory and impression on our Fraternity.
I would encourage all Masons to poor out in numbers for all de-parted Masons. It is a great opportunity to show our communitiesand members the sense of brotherhood that binds us together as Mas-ter Masons.
I write this in memory of Brother Alfred Audetat. I am a betterperson and Mason for having the pleasure of knowing you. Until wemeet again in the celestial lodge above my Brother.
Fraternally,Davey L. White Jr.
Davey L. White Jr.Grand Lecturer
Memorials and Contributions
Gift Report for September 2013
Wisconsin Masonic FoundationGeneral Fund:Kohl’sIn Memory of Richard ReillyWautoma Lodge
Blue Slipper Pins:William Moore, John Swanson
Grand Master’s Appeal–Youth Fund:Josef Pronnet
Wisconsin Masonic HomeCaring to Grow Campaign:Richard Hansen
Acoustical Improvements Appeal:Harry Blackbourn Sr., Dousman Lodge, Eagle River Lodge
General Fund:Estate of Albert C. Holmquist, Miklasevich Living Trust
Village on the Square Garden Club:Barbro Felleson Ofenbeck, John Gardner, Marylee Hanson
Wisconsin Masonic Service and AssistanceGeneral Fund:Steven Bonk, Florine Dryer
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Dear Brethren, Ladies, and Friends,Last month I talked about fall and what a beautiful time of year it
is in Wisconsin. We are in full bloom in Dousman and Cecil and I inviteyou to take time to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us by stop-ping in for a visit. There are many things that remind me that fall is in the air, however
today I’d like to focus on two things that are close to me. First, onOctober 18, 2013 we celebrated our 21st Annual Halloween HauntedWoods event. On behalf of all of us at Three Pillars I’d like to thankso many of you in the fraternity that supported our event. I’d also liketo thank our staff and volunteers for their hard work. It was anothergreat year and I’m happy to report that we had nearly 1,200 peoplecome through our grounds and we collected enough food to feed 60area families. There are plenty of photos and video on our Facebookpage so please take a look.
My second point has to do with the upcoming holidays. As we getcloser to Thanksgiving I’d like to share something that perhaps manyhave not heard before. Each year it seems to me that we as a societybecome further removed from what the holidays are about. I think theparagraph below, taken from a larger proclamation from 1863, is agood reminder to all of us about what is most important. “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the
blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, whichare so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source fromwhich they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordi-nary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even theheart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence ofAlmighty God. . .”
-- Abraham Lincoln, Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3,1863
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A check for $4,000 was recently presented to the Dousman Fire Dis-trict by the Dousman Lodge No. 315 from the Wisconsin Masonic Med-ical Foundation. The Lodge sponsored the Fire District for theFoundation's Matching Grant program to help the District fund theircommunity campaign to raise funds for the upgrade of the District'sEMS service to full paramedic status. The Fire District goal for the Com-munity Campaign is $30,000. From left: "Butch" Roehl, Master ofDousman Lodge; Steve Totzke, Dousman Fire Chief and Terry Brown,Lodge Secretary.
Submitted by Bro. Terry Brown, Secretary
Dousman Lodge assists Fire District
Ozaukee Lodge Presents AEDs
Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 re-cently presented AEDs totwo youth football teams.The Grafton Gladiators andSaukville Rebels. The Lodge funded the
AEDs with matching grantsfrom the Wisconsin MasonicMedical Foundation. Top photo (from left): Sid
Arthur, Past Master; MarkGall, Grafton Gladiators;Gary McLellan, Past Master;Tim Schwister, Mark Flack,Master; Jesse Schubert,Senior Warden; and JonZiegler, Junior Warden.At right: Past Master Sid
Arthur presents an AED toAl Lopez, vice-president andhead coach of the SaukvilleRebels Youth Football Pro-gram.
Submitted by Bro. Sid Arthur
Thanks to Your GenerosityWe have Met Our Goal!
By Erika MillerDevelopment Officer
It is with gratitude that I write toreport to you that the FundraisingGoal for the Acoustical Improve-ments Appeal for the Glen L.Humphrey Community Centerhas been met. We could not havedone it without the generosity andsupport of our Masonic Familyand friends of the Masonic Home. When we wrote our original ap-
peal letter we were reminded:“that as we age all of us will facenew challenges. Perhaps it’s a lit-tle harder to see, or it’s tougher tohear. When we’re young it’s easierto take these things for granted,but the ability to interact with allof our senses is a critical part ofexperiencing and participating inthe world around us. The GlennL. Humphrey Community Centeris used by our Brothers, OES,Three Pillars’ residents, friends,family, and community members.The goal is to retrofit the area with
acoustical panels to make it easierfor those attending programs tohear what is going on aroundthem. These “A100 SeriesAcoustical Panels” by Wall Tech-nology are specialized ceiling andwall panels designed for use wheresound absorption and noise con-trol are essential.” You took the cause to heart and
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the acoustical improvements pos-sible. You have made a differencein the lives of current and futureresidents and brothers. It isthrough support of friends like youthat Three Pillars continues toserve as a positive representationof Wisconsin Masonry. On behalf of the residents and
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Geneva Lodge No. 44 recently honored Brothers for years of service. From left: Bob Grohall, 25 years;Dick Redell, 50 years; Gerald Steinke, 25 years; Roland Schroeder, 55 years; Armin Fiedler, 50 years;Frank Chesen, 65 years; Steve Kramer, 25 years; Carl Woodward, 60 years; and John Wozniak 25 years.Bro. Redell was raised on April 14, 1962; Bro. Schroeder was raised on Nov. 13, 1956; Bro. Fiedler wasraised on June 5, 1958 in Constellation Lodge No. 974, Des Plaines, Ill.; Bro. Chesen was raised on Aug.30, 1946 in McHenry Lodge No. 158, McHenry, Ill.; and Bro. Woodward was raised on March 4, 1952in New Richmond Lodge No. 195, New Richmond.
Submitted by Bro Bob Grohall
Geneva Lodge honors Brothers for years of service
Jan Gorgen to RetirePlease join us for a luncheon on
Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Noon tocelebrate Jan Gorgen’s manyyears of dedicated service to theGrand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wis-consin. She will be retiring from her po-
sition as office manager at the endof this year. The luncheon will be held in the
Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge Roomat the Masonic Village on theSquare, on the Three Pillars Sen-ior Living Communities Campusin Dousman.
RSVP at your earliest conven-ience to Erika Miller. Replies re-quested no later than Monday,December 2nd. Spouses/ guestswelcome. Business casual attire.Phone: 262-965-2200, ext. 831,or [email protected].
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By Rich RyghGrand Master Daniel L. Slavik
and his Lady Laura toured theWilliam S. Middleton MemorialVeterans Hospital in Madison onFriday afternoon, October 4. Thetour was arranged by Bro. Lav-erne Storkson, Masonic ServiceAssociation Representative.
The Masonic Service Associa-tion provides a coffee service fivedays per week, the volunteerswork at the information desk,transport patients around the hos-pital, transport records around thehospital as needed and provide achapel service on Sunday.Brethren from local lodges comein on Sunday and work as chapelescorts for the patients and pro-vide refreshments after the churchservice. These services are pro-vided to all patients, not just Ma-sons.Rated at the top of the VA hos-
pitals in the nation, this hospitalprovides the finest care for ourveterans including transplant sur-gery care.
Director of the Hospital JudyMcKee stated the hospital has anew state-of-the-art operatingroom that opened since last yearon the seventh floor, and a newICU will be opened in the nextyear on the eight floor. The radi-ology area and physical therapydepartment have been remodeledand a new roof top garden hasopened on the second floor. Shesaid they also have a new buildingfor the clinic in Baraboo.McKee explained they are one
of the few VA hospitals that takecare of transplant patients. Thetransplants are done at the adjoin-ing UW Hospital. She said theyhave veterans coming from allover the United States.Associate Director John Rohrer
stated they also have their Com-munity Living Center with 26beds out front for patients who
don't need full hospital care butaren't ready to go home. Also in-cluded is a four unit hospice setupwith rooms for families. It is abright, beautiful area including agarden.Rohrer said their primary service
area is 20 counties, including 15in Wisconsin and 5 in northern Illi-nois which includes clinics in Bara-boo, Beaver Dam, Janesville,Freeport and Rockford. Most oftheir primary care is done at theMadison West Annex at 1 ScienceDrive, Madison. Together they see40,000 veterans per year, only25% coming from Dane County.Patients are seen form all 50states including Puerto Rico eachyear.
The Madison facility furnishespractically all specialities. Anyservices not available can be han-dled through the University Hos-pital. It does not yet do radiationtherapy, but it is approved andwhen money is available it will beincluded. Radiation Therapy pa-tients are now sent to Milwaukee.Rohrer stated the affiliation with
the UW Hospital is very positivefor them and the veterans. It isalso positive for UW, the VA trainsmany of their physicians, 78% ofthe doctors in this country comethrough a VA facility.
Chief of Public Affairs TimDonovan took the group on a tourof the facility including the Com-munity Living Center.
The Hospital opened in 1951as a TB facility, 23 years later theUW Hospital, established in1924, moved in to their new fa-cility adjacent to the VA Hospital.
A recognition dinner for thevolunteers followed the tour at theRadisson Hotel in Madison.
MSA Representative LaverneStorkson thanked the volunteersfor their many hours of volunteer-ing. He extended greetings fromour Past MSA Coordinator Bro.
Beecher Daniels, PGM, who wasunable to attend.
Tim Donovan thanked theBrethren and ladies for the privi-lege to attend the dinner.
He said with the governmentshutdown it has been a interestingweek. The Veterans Health Ad-ministration is however still oper-ating their 152 hospitals and 800outpatient clinics. The MadisonVA facilities have about 129 inpa-tients and about 1000 outpatientseach day.
Donovan said the MSA is notone of the largest volunteer organ-izations at the hospital with 25volunteers, it represents onlyabout three per cent of our totalvolunteers of 814. You howevercontributed 4,933 hours which issix per cent of the hours donatedthis year. He said I have gotten toknow most of the volunteers. Icount the money every day and atypical day brings in $50 to $60.During the course of a year about$14,000 gets contributed fromthe coffee cart. This money paysfor the coffee and the rest is usedto by newspaper subscriptions forthe inpatients and WiFi for pa-
tients and their families.MSA Coordinator Roger Ma-
goon thanked each and everyoneof the volunteers, many of whichhave been volunteering for manyyears. He said he plans to workwith the Grand Master, DistrictDeputies and Area Administratorsto help fill any volunteer needs inthe future. He also thanked theMadison area lodges that partici-pate in the Sunday chapel escortprogram.Bro. Magoon introduced Grand
Master Daniel L. Slavik and theypresented Bro. Laverne Storksonwith a certificate of service awardfor 10 years as MSA Representa-tive in Madison from Bro. GeorgeO. Braatz Executive Secretary of
Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik Visits VA Hospital in Madison
Hospital Director Judy McKee answers questions from Laura Slavik and Grand Master DanielL. Slavik. seated behind are Volunteer Bro. Vande Pryor and hospital Chief of Public AffairsTim Donovan.
Bro. Laverne Storkson receives an award for ten years of vol-unteer service to the Masonic Service Association. Bro. Stork-son is the MSA Representative for the hospital. The awardwas presented by MSA Coordinator Roger Magoon, PastGrand Master (center), and Grand Master Daniel L.Slavik.
Chief of Public Affairs Tim Donovan (right) conducts the tour through the hospital includingthe state-of-the-art Community Living Center. From left: Bro. Jerry Potter; State MSA Coor-dinator Roger L. Magoon, PGM; Laura Slavik, Volunteer Shirley Storkson, Volunteer Bro.Vande Pryor; MSA Representative Laverne Storkson and Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik.
the MSA. Bro. Storkson thankedthe volunteers and said this isyours also. He said starting nextyear Bro. Vande Pryor will be thenew Representative.Grand Master Slavik thanked
the volunteers for the service theygive to the veterans. He said,“The Masonic Fraternity is not acharity, but it is charitable by na-ture. When we live out the tenetsof our order of Friendship, Moral-ity and Brotherly Love, beingcharitable and helping those lessfortunate is just a natural part ofwhat we do. This lives out in ourservice to our veterans.”
MSA Representative LaverneStorkson closed the evening witha prayer.
Photos by Rich Rygh
150th from page 1
ernor of Wisconsin.Each one ably assisted by their
Lodge Brothers in attaining thegoals sought for themselves aswell as for their lodge and the in-stitution of Freemasonry. Broth-ers whose names may have fadedsomewhat in the mists of time, butare equally important just thesame–for no flower can flourishwithout its roots supplying all thatis needed to help it grow.MWGM Myron Reed, in his ad-dress to the 45th Annual Commu-nication held in Milwaukee onJune 11 & 12, 1889 put theseprofound thoughts forth: “Ma-sonry is said to be a system ofmorality. The lessons it inculcatesare certainly the essence of goodin our natures. Whatever makestruth persuasive or attractive;whatever cements the Brethren inthe bonds of Friendship andBrotherly Love; whatever makesus true, constant and helpful toeach other; whatever sustains aweary soul in distress and com-forts one ‘in doubtful times andtroublous need’; whatever makescharity a practical duty; whatevercircumscribes our passions andkeeps them within due bounds;whatever puts under foot all thatis bad in us and gives ascendencyto all that is good, is ours to cher-ish and uphold, let it come fromwhence it may; and if Masonryteaches all this and more, then itfurnishes an incentive to upholdits standard and maintain it atwhatever cost.”
Brethren, friends and guests Isubmit to you that in marking this150th anniversary celebration, we
are honoring not only this lodgeand its members past and present,but also focusing the light ofFreemasonry on a series of eventswhich encompass a century and ahalf. The inception of Sun Prairie
Lodge may have been inauspi-cious, but over the course of thoseyears, it has become what istoday, a solid, well groundedgroup of men sharing the ideals,vision and hope for the futuretheir founding fathers shared somany years ago.Goals each of us may well find
valuable in the governance,growth and interaction of alllodges within our great jurisdic-tion. Members of Sun Prairie Lodge
No. 143, the singular feat ofmaintaining 150 years of Freema-sonry within this community istruly an example worth emulatingand you are to be highly congrat-ulated for your dedication and ef-forts.
Grand Master Slavik declared,“This Lodge has been reconsti-tuted to three things: Freema-sonry, Virtue and UniversalBenevolence.”Master Darrel Snyder introduced
his officers and the Grand Masterintroduced his officers after whichthe lodge was closed.Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 44
performed the Living Cross.Following the ceremony every-
one gathered in the dining roomfor ice cream and cake.
See photos on page 11
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News Events from the Lodges
Ozaukee Lodge assists food pantryOzaukee Lodge No. 17 made a contribution of $1000 to the Saukville Community Food Pantry on Sep-tember 24, at St. Peter’s United Church Of Christ in Saukville. This was done to assist in the immediaterelief of the hungry in the community, regardless of the circumstances leading to their current necessity.The money was raised by the Brethren serving refreshments at the Main Stage tent during the week of theOzaukee County Fair. From left: Bro. Gary McCullen, Past Master; Bethel Metz, Job's Daughters GS andMember of the Board Of Directors of the Food Pantry; Bro. Tim Schwister; Bro. Mark Flack, Master; Bro.Jesse Schubert, Senior Warden; and Mark Gierach, Executive Director Saukville Community Food Pantry.
Submitted by Bro. Tim Schwister
Bro. Roy Hormig was recently honored in Morning Star Lodge No. 10, Beloit, for 60 years of service toFreemasonry. Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik presented the award. Bro. Hormig was raised on Oct. 5, 1953.His brother Paul Hormig and nephews Brian Hormig and Brad Hormig were present to honor Bro. Roy.All are Perpetual Members of Morning Star Lodge. His late father, Bro. Charles Hormig, was a 55 yearmember raised on Jan. 19, 1921 in Baraboo Lodge No. 34 and transferred to Morning Star Lodge in1947. Bros. from left: Brian Hormig; Duane Harvey, Master; Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik; Roy Hormig;Paul Hormig; and Brad Hormig.
Photo by Rich Rygh
Bro. Roy Hormig honored for 60 years of service
Island City Lodge No. 330 honored it's Past Masters with a dinner on September 21, in Minocqua. Masonryhas strong ties in Minocqua. The original Minocqua Lodge No. 330 was active from 1921 until it mergedinto Rhinelander-Lakeland Lodge No. 242 in 1982. Masonry returned to the Northern Wisconsin commu-nity when Island City Lodge No. 330 received it’s new charter in 2000. Past Masters from left: DarrellTarnow, 2003 & 2011; Jon Mundy, 2008; Tom Shoulders, 2001; Dave Imlah, 2013; Wally Se-menok,1980, original Minocqua Lodge No. 330; Bob Latzel, 2004; Al Jurgens 2002, 2006, & 2007, andDick Hansen, 2009. Not pictured: Arden Mikich, 2000; Rich Rhyner, 2005; Bob Eckert, 2010; and BillHughes 2012.
Submitted by Bro. Dave Imlah, Master
Island City Lodge honors Past Masters
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Past Masters Fred Goering and Hugo Peters of Mason Woods LodgeNo. 368, Cecil, present their annual donation to Linda Clark of theCecil Food Pantry.
Submitted by Bro. Hugo Peters
Mason Woods Lodge makes donation
Brethren of Hancock Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth, made a visit to Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192, Baldwin, on Oct. 13. Collins-Spring Val-ley Lodge was conferring a Fellowcraft degree on Brother Dan James.Receiving the Friendship gavel from Master David Griffith (right) is SteveBroton, Master of Hancock Lodge.The Friendship gavel was originatedand made by the late Past Master John Berggren of River Falls.
Photo by Milt Helmer
Hancock Lodge captures friendship gavel
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Masons and area sportsmen and ladies enjoyed the An-nual Camp Douglas Lodge No. 272 Hunter’s Night at theTarget Bluff German Haus in Camp Douglas on Sept. 30.Bro. Rolf Kurandt served a fine prime rib and ham buffet. This annual event is a fundraiser which helps provide
funding for checks in the amount of $600 presented eachyear to Camp Douglas, Oakdale, Warrens, Wyeville,Necedah and New Lisbon Elementary Schools. TheLodge also provides $500 scholarships annually toTomah and Necedah high school graduates, to attend col-lege or technical school.The meal ticket included a raffle ticket for drawings on
several rifles and shotguns and tickets were sold duringthe evening for an opportunity to win many other sport-ing and hunting related items.It was a fun evening with many happy winners.
Camp Douglas Lodge Hunter’s Night
Bro. Rolf Kurandt serves the prime rib at Camp Douglas Lodge’s Hunter’s Night.Bro. Kurandt hosted the event at his Target Bluff German Haus Restaurant inCamp Douglas.
Bro. Rich Wright, Master, asks for anotherticket to be drawn.
Bro. Chuck Huffman holds up a game and trail camera,one of the items in the mystery box won by Robert Rease(left).
Photos by Rich Rygh
Emcee Robin Jon (Olson), Magnum Broadcast-ing, Tomah, calls a winning number.
Bro. Jim Hover, Northern Light Lodge No. 81, Mauston, (right) sells tickets on themystery box to Bill Guess. In back Bro. Russ Hale, Northern Light Lodge, is the ticketseller on a rifle.
At table on left: Senior Warden Steve Walker and Master Rich Wright sell din-ner tickets. On right: Karl Katuin, New Lisbon, purchases his lucky numbersfrom Past Master Leo Clark.
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continued from coverWisconsin Masonic Calendar
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Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik Grants Dispensation; Airman First Class James Schuld becomes a 7th Generation Mason
Airman First Class James C. Schuld became aMaster Mason on Sept. 25 in Des Peres LodgeNo. 85. He is a member of Theodore RooseveltLodge No. 322, where he received his EA andFellowcraft Degrees on Sept. 24, but due to timeconstraints Des Peres Lodge conferred the MMdegree. Bro. Schuld is on active duty and is home on
leave for two weeks, after which he will be leavingfor South Korea. He asked to become a Masonand Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik granted a spe-cial dispensation to set aside time requirements.The Grand Master said, “When a man is on activemilitary duty and wants to become a Brother, werise to the occasion and make it happen.”Bro. Schuld, a seventh generation Mason, is the
son of Bro. Blake Siewert and grandson of PastGrand Master Dennis V. Siewert.Past Grand Master Siewert thanked Bro. Mark
Rothe, Master of Des Peres Lodge for taking thetime to confer the degree. He said 50 years agotoday his father passed away and today his grand-son becomes a Master Mason.Master Mark Rothe conferred the degree after a
short business meeting.Past Grand Master Siewert gave the Historical
Lecture and longtime family friend Past MasterMike Belongia presented the apron.Bro. Schuld’s father, Blake Siewert; uncle, Barry
Siewert; his great uncle, David Siewert; andcousin, Jeremy Ebner were present for the de-gree. All are members of Theodore RooseveltLodge.Past Grand Master Siewert expressed his appre-
ciation to Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik for grant-ing the dispensation necessary for Bro. Schuld toreceive his degrees while home on leave.
Bro. Glenn Enderby presents theCharge.
By Rich Rygh
Bro. Mark Rothe presents the workingtools.
Bro. John Berggren, as King Solomon, ad-dresses Bro. Schuld.
Past Master Mike Belongia presents Bro. Schuld his apron.His father, Bro. Blake Siewert, holds the apron.
Bro. Blake Siewert converses with his son Bro. JamesSchuld after the conferral of the Master Mason Degree.
Past Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert presents the HistoricalLecture to his grandson.
Bro. James Schuld receives ahug from his father Bro. BlakeSiewert after the degree.
Photos by Rich Rygh
Eleven appendant bodies were represented at the Masonic Unity Dinner in Green Lake on Sept. 28 . Front row:Kristi Schoville, Worthy Grand Matron, OES; Senior Grand Steward Robert C. Strader, Potentate of TripoliShriners; Rusty Mitchell, Grand Commandery, Wisconsin Grand Commandery; Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik;Beth Freuck, Grand Guardian Job’s Daughters; David Mahoney, Most Excellent High Priest, Grand Chapter RoyalArch Masons; Nancy Saggio, representing Amaranth, White Shrine and Social Order of the Beauceant; andBonnie Kohn, Queen Daughters of the Nile, Ajeb Temple No. 156, Green Bay. Standing: Craig Wepprecht, Wor-thy Grand Patron, OES; Past Grand Master Allan E. Iding, Executive Officer, Wisconsin DeMolay; Larry Hanson,Zor Shrine Chief Rabban; Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, Supreme Council Northern Masonic Juris-diction Scottish Rite Deputy for Wisconsin; Steve Breunig, Associate Grand Guardian Job’s Daughters; ShaneBeecraft, Sovereign Prince, Wisconsin Council Princes of Jerusalem, Valley of Milwaukee; and David Vold, MostIllustrious Grand Master, Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Wisconsin.
Appendant Body Heads Attend Unity Dinner
Photo by Rich Rygh
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Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 44 performs the Living Cross at the closing.
Sun Prairie Lodge Sesquicentennial
Junior Grand Steward Kenneth C. Gorgen and Junior Grand Dea-con Scott E. Pedley uncover the Lodge.
Master Darrel Snyder opensthe Lodge.
Deputy Grand Master WilliamBeetcher gives the Grand Ora-tors remarks.
Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik reconstitutes the Lodge and reinstalls the officers according to ancient usage. From left: Junior Grand WardenDonald W. Hensiak, Master Darell Snyder, Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik, Deputy Grand Master William Beetcher, Senior Grand Warden FranklinJ. Struble, Chaplain Dan Strausser and Grand Chaplain David R. Ritchie.
See story on page 1
Photos by Rich Rygh
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Tonya DunbarMineral Point HS
Mineral Point LodgeNo. 1
Emily WarneIowa-Grant HS
Mineral Point LodgeNo. 1
Rylie BauschPotosi High School
Warren LodgeNo. 4
Dawn DinesPotosi High School
Warren LodgeNo. 4
Madeline HelminiakPotosi High School
Warren LodgeNo. 4
Hannah HutchcroftPotosi High School
Warren LodgeNo. 4
Olivia HamannWatertown H. S.Jefferson County
Lodge No. 9
Torri JordanFort Atkinson H. S.
Jefferson County Lodge No. 9
Tyler JosephJohnson Creek H. S.
Jefferson County Lodge No. 9
Brooke LinseJefferson H. S.
Jefferson County Lodge No. 9
Ricki SmithLake Mills H. S.Jefferson County
Lodge No. 9
Justin JohnsonCassville High School
Warren LodgeNo. 4
Ryan MurrayLancaster High School
Warren LodgeNo. 4
Cody FeuchtenbergerBenton High SchoolOlive Branch Lodge
No. 6
Lauren MaloneBenton High SchoolOlive Branch Lodge
No. 6
Stephanie CheckWauzeka-Steuben H.S.
Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8
Mariah EvertsWatertown H. S.Jefferson County
Lodge No. 9
Morgan KretlowGrafton High School
Ozaukee LodgeNo. 17
Valerie KuklaCedarburg HSOzaukee Lodge
No. 17
Jessica BellMonticello HSSmith Lodge
No. 31
Ryan EricksonMonroe High School
Smith LodgeNo. 31
Katlyn L. HansenJuda High School
Smith LodgeNo. 31
Alyssa HenningMonroe High School
Smith LodgeNo. 31
Jordyn KublyMonticello HSSmith Lodge
No. 31
Matthew TrotterJuda High School
Smith LodgeNo. 31
Lauren AnglesWaukesha West HSWaukesha Lodge
No. 37
Dylan CalabresaBerlin High School
Berlin LodgeNo. 38
Chantal FayBerlin High School
Berlin LodgeNo. 38
Jenna HornBerlin High SchoolLongcroft Masonic
TrustBerlin Lodge No. 38
Peter SchroederBerlin High SchoolLongcroft Masonic
TrustBerlin Lodge No. 38
Caitlin SchubertBerlin High SchoolLongcroft Masonic
TrustBerlin Lodge No. 38
Kara WesnerBerlin High School
Berlin LodgeNo. 38
Chase GalleWaupun High School
Waupun Lodge No. 48
Sara SchultzBeaver Dam HSWaupun Lodge
No. 48
Katie TjepkemaWaupun High School
Waupun Lodge No. 48
Ivy SanderfootMadison East H.S.
HiramNo. 50
Thomas DvorakJanesville Parker HS
Janesville-Western StarNo. 55
Stephanie PotterJanesville Craig HS
Janesville-Western StarNo. 55
Sydney AndersonWaterloo High School
Waterloo LodgeNo. 63
Zachary GillisMarshall High School
Waterloo LodgeNo. 63
Kadi DevinePalmyra-Eagle H.S.
Palmyra Lodge No. 68
Courtney MartensPalmyra-Eagle H.S.
Palmyra Lodge No. 68
Jackie AndersonReedsburg HS
Reedsburg LodgeNo. 79
Alyson EvansReedsburg HS
Reedsburg LodgeNo. 79
Paul KoltzEast De Pere HSDes Peres Lodge
No. 85
Elissa KoelePrescott High SchoolNorthwestern Lodge
No. 105
Kaycee LubichPrescott High SchoolNorthwestern Lodge
No. 105
Micha BennettRiver Falls H.S.
River Falls Lodge No. 109
Kayla NguyenRiver Falls H.S.
River Falls Lodge No. 109
Elizabeth CarrollHartford Union HS
Hartford Lodge No. 120
Jody LiskeSlinger High School
Reno Zancanella Mem. Hartford Lodge Sch.
Hartford Lodge No. 120
Emma PluimHartford Union HS
Reno Zancanella Mem. Hartford Lodge Sch.
Hartford Lodge No. 120
Aaron PollaschHartford Union HS
Col. Gary L. Pike Sch.Hartford Lodge
No. 120
Alissa RauhnSlinger High School
Reno Zancanella Mem. Hartford Lodge Sch.
Hartford Lodge No. 120
Hunter WentzHartford Union HS
Col. Gary L. Pike Sch.Hartford Lodge
No. 120
Lauren FrawleyTomah High School
Tomah LodgeNo. 132
Marrissa PieperTomah High School
Tomah LodgeNo. 132
Ryan McGuineOregon High School
Oregon LodgeNo. 151
Emily EreshRandom Lake HS
Cassia LodgeNo. 167
Megan HolecPlymouth High School
Cassia Lodge No. 167
Jenna MehreElkhart Lake-
Glenbeulah H.SCassia Lodge No. 167
Clayton OttmanSheboygan Falls H.S
Cassia Lodge No. 167
Jacob TenpasSheboygan Falls H.S
Cassia Lodge No. 167
Nicholas MackPoynette High School
Poynette LodgeNo. 173
Sierra HawkinsChippewa Falls HS
Chippewa Falls LodgeNo. 176
Mikala RussellWinneconne HS
Winneconne Lodge No. 186
Carly VolpWinneconne HS
Winneconne Lodge No. 186
Brittany DetertMarion High SchoolClintonville Lodge
No. 197
Hauuah WoodOnalaska High School
Onalaska Lodge No. 214
Danielle BennettNiagara High School
Hiram D. FisherLodge No. 222
Janette JastPrentice High School
Phillips LodgeNo. 225
Sara PolacekPhillips High School
Phillips LodgeNo. 225
153 Lodges Present 273 Scholarships Totaling $257,500The Board of Directors of the
Wisconsin Masonic Foundation,would like to thank our WisconsinLodges for participating in the36th year of our Lodge MatchingGrants Scholarship program. Weare proud to report that 153 ofthe state’s 180 Lodges (85%) par-ticipated in this year’s MatchingGrants Scholarship Program,awarding 273 scholarships to out-standing graduating high schoolseniors. These scholarships repre-sent $257,550 in funding, whichwill assist our youth in reachingtheir educational goals.
One hundred-eleven existingPerpetual Scholarships and someof our new Endowed Fund Schol-arships, also made awards to stu-dents this year. As always,outstanding recipients were cho-sen for the awards, students whowere involved in their high schoolsand communities, and who haveset sound goals for their futures.These students will pursue degrees
in a variety of areas of study at,public, private and technicalschools in Wisconsin and beyond. Thank you once again to the
Lodges that award scholarships onan annual basis. You keep ourprogram strong. The 2013 grad-uates are pursuing degrees infields of study which include: or-thodonture, biomedical science,radiology, agribusiness, athletictraining, architecture, dental hy-gienist, biomedical engineering,sports medicine, Peace Corp,business administration, nursing,Hispanic health and human Serv-ices, accounting and many more.
For more information on howyour Lodge can participate in thescholarship programs of the Wis-consin Masonic Foundation,please contact Erika Miller, Devel-opment Officer, at: 262-965-2200, ext. 831, or at:[email protected].
See more photos on page 13.
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2013 - PAGE 13
Taylor ScanlonChequamegon HS
Phillips LodgeNo. 225
Tyler MarsonEllsworth High School
Hancock LodgeNo. 229
Rebecca MatzekEllsworth High School
Hancock LodgeNo. 229
Benjamin MoldenhauerEllsworth High School
Hancock LodgeNo. 229
Kelly DionneAntigo High School
Floyd Meyer MasonicRed Robin Scholarship
Erynn HoffCumberland H. S.
Blue HillsLodge No. 234
Brad SeboeRice Lake High School
Blue HillsLodge No. 234
Stephen MattoxWilmot Union H.S.
Wilmot LodgeNo. 241
Zachary ZennerWilmot Union H.S.
Wilson RunyardScholarship
Wilmot Lodge No. 241
Thomas GeiserHayward High School
Keystone Lodge No. 263
Robert OlsonHayward High School
Keystone Lodge No. 263
Daniel RattundeNecedah High School
Camp DouglasNo. 272
Elizabeth WagensonTomah High School
Camp DouglasNo. 272
Riley MayerUnion Grove HS
Union GroveLodge No. 288
Ryan RebernickUnion Grove HS
Union GroveLodge No. 288
Lauren HoefgenKettle Moraine H.S.
Dousman Lodge No. 315
Tyler HolmanKettle Moraine H.S.
Dousman Lodge No. 315
Veronica PlumKettle Moraine H.S.
Dousman Lodge No. 315
Kole HinkerGreenwood H.S.
Owen Lodge No. 317
Haley OvynOwen-Withee H.S.
Owen Lodge No. 317
Meredith BensonLakeland High School
Island City LodgeNo. 330
Miles DanielsonLakeland Union H.S.
Island City Lodge No. 330
Allie AndresAppleton East HSAppleton Lodge
No. 349
Courtney HummelKaukauna High School
Appleton LodgeNo. 349
Samantha MolinaWest Allis Central HS
Day Lite LodgeNo. 358
Rebecca SchroederGillett HS – Gillette
Lodge No. 344 Ansorge Family Schol., Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368
Jay TienorSuring HS – Gillett
Lodge No. 344 Scholar-ship, MasonWoods
Lodge No. 368
Lodges Present Scholarships continued from page 12
Bro. Richard Petarius, “The Village Cobbler” in Watertown
Bro. Richard Petarius explains the unique craft of shoe cob-bling during an interview with Family and Friends Magazine.
Photo by Samantha Christian/ Watertown Daily Times
By Jake MeisterWatertown Daily Times
When Richard Petarius wasworking in sewer and water con-struction over 20 years ago he was-n’t sure what career he would holdnext and for how long.
But after a chance encounterwith Waukesha cobbler Jim Muellerat a Harley-Davidson H.O.G.meeting, Petarius, 53, soon begana six-month training period in shoerepair that would result in a careerthat has spanned two decades.
“I met him (Mueller) at theHarley-Davidson meeting and hetold me that he repaired shoes andI thought it was neat,” Petariussaid. “So I decided to stop by hisshop to get a pair of my shoesfixed. That’s when he offered methe chance to be trained in shoe re-pair.”
After his training, Mueller gavePetarius a salaried position and awork location in Oconomowoc. Hesaid the job offer excited him andit was such a great opportunity thatit would have been impossible topass up.After working under Mueller for
three years, Petarius took advan-tage of the chance to buy theOconomowoc business. He saidpurchasing the business was aneasy choice to make because hewas enjoying what he was doingand he was still able to make endsmeet with the job after his daughterwas born.
Petarius moved his business toWatertown in 2001 because it pro-vided the closest place he could af-ford. He and his family eventuallymoved to Watertown and he relo-cated his business to its current118 N. Third St. location in 2007.What Petarius enjoys most about
his job and his current location isthat he never knows what willcome through the door as cus-tomers often bring other items inaddition to shoes. Customers bringin things such as patches, belts,purses and letter jackets. They alsobring in antique and sentimentalitems, such as family heirlooms, forupkeep.He said he has received a variety
of exotic requests over the years,including making a knitting basketout of metal.
While the majority of Petarius’business comes through repeat cus-tomers, he has found new cus-tomers have become morefrequent as of late. He has alsofound a good portion of customersare either unemployed or under-employed. Petarius believes thesecustomers continually come to himbecause it is often more prudent tohave shoes repaired than buying anew pair in the present economy.While the economy has helpedPetarius and other shoe cobblers insome ways, the rough economictimes coupled with what Petariusdescribes as altered work ethic hasresulted in less shoe cobblersthroughout the area.
The only shoe cobbler Petariusknows of besides himself in thearea is around 35 miles away. Thatis a big change from when he firstmoved his business to Watertown.“When I came here in 2001
there were seven (shoe cobblers) inMadison,” Petarius said. “Nowthere’s only three.”“A lot of people want to make a
lot of money really quick,” headded. “This is not a business tomake a lot of money without goug-ing your customers. And nobodywants to get their hands dirty, theywant to sit at a computer. That’swhy manufacturing ain’t aroundanymore. I know a guy in ElmGrove who would like to retiresomeday but he cannot find any-one to take over. It’s a little bit ofthe tough work and the economy.Just starting up a business is arisk.”To provide more financial insur-
ance for himself and his family,Petarius works part time everyother weekend at Wis-Pak as a se-curity guard. He says the extrawork is especially helpful during thetimes business is slow.“You never know how much you
will bring in financially,” Petariussaid. “I might need a guard to helpme carry all the money out oneweek and have nothing the next.The weather is also a big factor.The heat, the cold, the snow, va-cations and festivals all play a hugerole in business levels. It used to beAugust through December youwould have to come in early,you’re so busy. Now it’s more
spread out year-round. People arechanging their work habits and theeconomy has also been a factor.” Since starting his career as a shoe
cobbler the production of shoeshas changed just as much as thehabits of the customer.
“There are cheaper and morethrowaway shoes than there werebefore which is not good,” Petariussaid, adding there are unrepairableshoes. “I heard Red Wing makeseight soles and they can only fixthree of them. About 20 years agothey only made a couple of differ-ent soles and they could fix them.Why are these companies makingstuff that they can’t fix?”He also said, while shoes are be-
coming more expensive, the mate-rial used to make them is becomingcheaper. The fact that he has seenmore and more poorly made shoesmakes him appreciate well put to-gether footwear even more. Someof the shoes Petarius enjoys work-ing on the most include Allen Ed-monds and Birkenstock.
Common shoe repair practiceshave also changed over the yearsas more and more shoes are ce-mented together rather thanstitched. Petarius said he stillstitches shoes often which requireshim to use some of his expensiveequipment.
One of Petarius’ more interest-ing pieces of equipment is a Landisstitcher. Petarius said the stitcher isvalued at around $25,000 but hedid not pay anywhere close to thatamount.“The only thing that thing does
is work on one type of shoe,”Petarius said. “And I might getthree pairs of those shoes in amonth and that’s probably stretch-ing it.”
When it comes to wearingshoes, Petarius said it simply comesdown to what you like. Petarius,who doesn’t consider himself ashoe lover, enjoys wearing cowboyboots the most. In fact, the onlytime he doesn’t wear cowboy bootsis when he is wearing sandals be-cause of the heat.
The shoes Petarius currentlyowns are two pairs of sandals, fiveor six pairs of cowboy boots andtwo pairs of hiking boots he pur-chased from St. Vincent de Paul.
Petarius has a pair of stingray,shark and elephant boots. He saidthe stingrays are the toughest andmost durable. He has also comeacross pairs of alligator, snake andostrich boots through his repairshop.Petarius says his job can be very
time consuming, tedious andchaotic.“You have to wait for one project
to get done so you have to work onsomething else while you’re wait-ing,” Petarius said. “Soon after youare fixing multiple things at once. Ican be fixing a zipper, fixing a coatand a vacuum cleaner and eatinglunch. You do everything.”
While some may find jugglingvarious projects at once to be adaunting task, Petarius says he en-joys the constant work and thecontrolled chaos that comes with itwhich sometimes results in messyworking conditions.
“If I don’t have time to clean it
doesn’t have to be done,” Petariussaid. “The scraps on the floor tellme I’m doing something. This isn’ta jewelry store, it doesn’t have tobe to that quality.”
At this point, Petarius has nothad anyone come to him with aninterest in a career as a shoe cob-bler. While he would like to some-day pass his business on to his twochildren, they have not shown anyinterest in it.
Petarius, who describes himselfas mechanically inclined, says hestill has passed on his ability towork with his hands to his children.His daughter, 19, and his son, 16,both have demonstrated hands-ontalent, as they have shown respec-tively in their art and musical en-deavors.
Reprinted with permission ofFamily and Friends Magazine,a quarterly publication of theWatertown Daily times.
Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik has chosen our Ma-sonic Youth Fund this year for his Grand Master’s Ap-peal.
Support this important cause and the future ofFreemasonry in Wisconsin.Donations can be made at anytime, using the
coupon at the bottom of page 4. Checks should be made payable to Wisconsin Ma-
sonic Foundation Youth Fund and can be forwardedto Wisconsin Masonic Charities at 36275 SunsetDrive, Dousman, WI 53118
Grand Master’s Appeal
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By Rich RyghThe Tomah VA Medical Center
is a 266 bed facility serving58,000 plus veterans in a 15county service area. It is locatedon a 171 acre campus whichbegan as an Indian school in 1891and in 1943 it became a radioschool for the Department of De-fense. The property was trans-ferred to the VA in 1945 andopened as a NeuropsychiatricHospital in 1946.
Today the hospital has 1,100employees, a 217 inpatient aver-age and serves over 238,000 out-patient visits per year, with anannual budget of $150 million. Nationally the Veterans Health
Administration served 6.3 millionpatients with 83.6 million outpa-tients visits in 2012. Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik,
his Lady Laura; Deputy GrandMaster William Beetcher, his LadyPat; MSA Coordinator Roger L.Magoon and a group of Masonstoured the facility on Oct. 11. Thetour was arranged by MasonicService Association Representa-tive Jesse Long.
Director Mario DeSanctis gavethe group an update on the hos-pital and the many changes andimprovements in recent years.Two new Green Houses are beingbuilt. Green Houses are independ-ent living facilities which will eachhouse 10 very modern independ-ent living facilities. The GreenHouses are expected to open inthe spring. The a new inner court-yard is now complete and im-proves the patients quality of lifeand also serves their families. Twofloors have been renovated inbuilding 401 for long term careand hospice care. An addition isbeing added to the main patientfacility which is expected to openin Oct. 2014.
The hospital is entering into anew lease expansion in La Crosseand adding more speciality care.This facility is expected to open inSept. 2014 Volunteer Services Coordinator
Laura Bishop conducted the tourthrough the hospital. The new hospice and palliative
care unit was one of the highlightsof the tour. Michelle Keuhl, Hos-
pice Palliative Care Coordinator,conducted the tour through theunit. The unit is a new 20 bed fa-cility with all private rooms. Thereis a kitchen area available to vet-erans and their families. The dayroom is bright with many win-dows, big screen TV and a fire-place. The rooms look more likehigh end hotel rooms than hospi-tal rooms. Equipment that is notin use is hidden and they have thevery latest in technology allowingall care to be done in the roomwithout the need for med carts.Medications are in the room inlocked drawers. Lifts are mountedfrom the ceiling. Kuehl explained the difference
between palliative care and hos-pice. Hospice is a small piece ofpalliative care. Palliative care as-sists primary care providers inmanaging pain and other symp-toms to promote quality of life.Hospice is a palliative care forthose with life expectancy of sixmonths or less.The spa area is complete with
heated towels. The nurse’s nametags automatically shut of calllights when a nurse enters a room.The call light system shows up ona small computer screen in theroom with all the information andthe whereabouts of all staff mem-bers should more assistance beneeded.
There are special rooms forfriends or family members need-
ing to stay when a veteran’s con-dition deteriorates.
Keuhl explained the “No Vet-eran Dies Alone Program” is aspecial program for those nearingthe end with no family or friendsavailable. There are volunteerswho will come in and stay with theveteran until the end. She said theother program they utilize is theAngels Among Us which providesfunds for a veteran to fulfill theirdying wish, which may be some-thing as simple as a steak dinner.
Skype is often set up in therooms for veterans with family liv-ing far away. This allowed oneveteran to see his newborn grand-son before he passed.
Kuehl said she always says,“Even though we do hospice careI always tell everyone it is a smileon their face, bright lights andbright colors, it doesn’t have to bedepressing.”
Laura Bishop took the groupout to see the new center court-yard which was recently finished.There is a pathway all around it,gazebos, a memory garden alabyrinth will be added nextspring. There is a huge deck withoutdoor seating off the diningroom which faces the courtyard.
The Ability Gym, completedlast year features the latest inequipment, including a rubberizedfloor and even a Wii used for ex-ercise. The room is specially de-signed to provide therapy andactual living situations. An en-trance to the courtyard allowsthose learning to use prostheticsand wheelchairs experience sand,grass and gravel.
The tour even included a tour
Many Improvements at Tomah VA Medical Center
Laura Bishop points out an area along the courtyard used fortherapy to Pat and Deputy Grand Master William Beetcher.
Michelle Keuhl, Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator explains the many features in one of therooms in the new hospice center to (from left): Deputy Grand Master William Beetcher, PatBeecher, Laura Slavik, Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik and Bro. Jerry Potter.
Tomah VA Medical DirectorMario DeSanctus explains themany new improvements tothe facility.
MSA Coordinator Roger L. Magoon, PGM, urges Brethren tocome and take a look at the hospital and said you will wantto get involved and volunteer.
See Tomah VA on page 15.
Photos by Rich Rygh
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2013 - PAGE 15
By Josh Van Den BergHome. It’s a powerful word.
It’s a place where we creatememories; where we can feelsafe. When the time came forPast Grand Master StanleyJagow and his wife Mary AnnJagow to make a change therewas no doubt that they would re-turn home to Three Pillars. “I al-ways knew we were coming backhere.” Mary Ann noted. There is a strong fraternal con-
nection for the Jagows and it isthat love for the Fraternity thatled them back to Three Pillars in
December of 2012. PGM Stan’sgrandfather, father, son, andgrandson are all Masons. MaryAnn’s mother lived at Three Pil-lars for nearly five years and bothher father and grandfatherworked for Bro. Van Brunt. MaryAnn was also Director of HumanResources at Three Pillars from1990-1997.
The Jagows had retired andwere enjoying the warmerweather in Arkansas, which iscentrally located to their four chil-dren, ten grandchildren, and 1great grandchild, when they de-
Coming Home
Past Grand Master Stanley R. Jagow and his wife Mary Ann.He served the Masons of Wisconsin as Grand Master in1994-1995.
Bro. Stan enjoys an afternoon on the water with his boat“Skjonhed XII”.
Photo by Josh Van Den Berg
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cided last year to return to Wis-consin for Bro. Stan’s health.They haven’t looked back. “I feel very, very comfortable—
if I lost Stan I’d be safe. . .,”Mary Ann pointed out.
Bro. Stan simply stated that,“God puts you where he needsyou and he’s put us here.”
There were some challengeswith the transition. Bro. Stan isan avid boater and he didn’tbring his boat to Three Pillarswhen they moved. Mary Ann
knew how important boatingwas to Stan, “I’ve been marriedto Stan for 52 years and he’snever been without a boat.” Soshe and the kids decided thatStan was going to get a boat, buton a smaller scale. On warmerdays you can find Stan drivinghis boat around the pond outsidetheir home on the Three Pillars’Campus. Stop in to see them;they would love to show youaround—he may even let youdrive his boat.
of the bowling alley which is pop-ular among many of the veterans.
After the tour the group trav-eled to the Tomah Masonic Cen-ter for a dinner prepared by theLemonwier Chapter No. 158OES of Mauston.
Bro. Jesse Long, MSA Repre-sentative introduced LauraBishop, Volunteer Services Direc-tor for the Tomah Medical Center.She expressed her appreciation toall the MSA Volunteers for all theydo at the hospital and for donatingover $5,000 in monetary dona-tions and goods. She also ex-pressed appreciation for theirparticipation in the “No VeteransDie Alone Program”.Medical Center Director Mario
DeSanctis said there are over 400volunteers at the hospital and theyare a very important part of hos-pital operations and thanked theMSA Volunteers for their part inhelping the veterans.MSA Coordinator Roger L. Ma-
goon stated for anyone who hasnot visited the VA Center inTomah you are missing a greatdeal. He thanked Bro. Jesse Longfor all his work with the volunteersand Bros. Robert Beck and MartinCallaway for their many hours ofservice. Volunteers get involved inhospice program, voluntary serv-ices, transportation, golf courseand chapel escorts. He urgedBrethren to come and take a lookat the hospital and said you willwant to get involved and volun-teer.
PGM Magoon introducedDeputy Grand Master WilliamBeetcher and his lady Pat andGrand Master Daniel L. Slavik andhis Lady Laura.
Grand Master Slavik asked allthe volunteers to stand and receivea round of applause and also all ofthe veterans.
He said this year he is askingthe Brothers to get back to theircore tenets, Friendship, Moralityand Brotherly Love. He explainedthat the volunteers not only at theVA but in other areas of the com-munity really live out this mission,they are extending the hand offriendship to everyone aroundthem. They are helping in goodtimes and bad and making this abetter life. He said is very proudof the MSA Volunteers.
In closing Bro. Long expressedhow rewarding an experience vol-unteering at the VA has been forhim.
Tomah VAFrom page 14
MSA Representative JesseLong explains how rewardingit is to volunteer in a VAmedical facility.
Cindy Wrobel, 16 year veteran Humane Officer for LakelandAnimal Shelter, Elkhorn, receives a check for $5000 fromJunior Warden Frank Chesen (left) and Master Keith Redellof Geneva Lodge No. 44.
Last May, Brother FrankChesen proposed a partnershipbetween the Modern Woodman ofAmerica and Geneva Lodge tobenefit Lakeland Animal Shelter. The ‘we never did that before’
bunch went into overdrive when itwas learned that over the summer,we would be selling calendars. Itwas decided that we would gothrough with Bro. Chesen’s idea.Not only did he inspire the Lodgebut also his church, TrinityLutheran of Pell Lake. They helda blessing of the animals. Bro.Chesen commented all the ani-mals were well behaved! The partnership was a success.
One thousand calendars were soldand the result of a successful sum-mer of brotherhood was culmi-nated at a breakfast where thecheck was presented.
Geneva Lodge Assists Lakeland Animal Shelter
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Grand Lodges. Leadership pro-grams were a key topic among theGrand Lodges. Handling back-ground checks were also dis-cussed. Many Grand Lodges arecalling it electronic verification.Our Grand Lodge will host the2014 conference in August ofnext year.
Past Grand Master Dennis V.Siewert reported on his grandsonAirman First Class James C.Schuld’s Masonic Degrees. Hisgrandson was going to be homeon leave for 15 days and informedhis father, Bro. Blake Siewert hewanted to become a Mason. PGMSiewert contacted Grand Master
Slavik and asked if RooseveltLodge requested a dispensation towave the time for balloting and be-tween degrees would he sign it.The Grand Master said he wouldand Bro. Schuld received his de-grees. He must still meet profi-ciency in the degrees. Grand Master Slavik stressed we
do support our military and if aman on active duty wants to be-come a Mason, we will make ithappen.
Senior Grand Warden FranklinJ. Struble reported he sent out aletter to the Senior and JuniorWardens urging them to get in-volved in programming for lodgemeetings. The Grand Masterstressed we need to give ourBrothers a reason to come tolodge. He said he includes pro-gramming ideas at the beginningof his message each month. Sen-ior Grand Warden Struble saidChapter 5 of the Masonic Hand-book lists a huge number of activ-ity ideas.
Senior Grand Deacon L. ArbyHumphrey spoke on the Valley ofEau Claire sponsored Leadershipand Planning Workshop. Theworkshop includes Senior andJunior Wardens and Senior Dea-cons. This event helps the incom-ing Masters plan and fill out theircalendar for their year. Since thisprogram was introduced there hasbeen an increase in the Lodge Ex-cellence Awards for lodges partic-ipating. This year’s workshop willbe held on Nov. 16. More infor-mation is available at http://scottishrite-ec.org/2013-lodge-leader-ship-workshop. The Grand Mastersaid he would like to see this ex-
panded to the other Scottish RiteValleys covering the entire state.Grand Secretary Michael A. De-
Wolf gave an update on MORI.Many new advances will be rolledout at the Secretaries Conferenceon January 18-19, 2014. Therewill be a full day of MORI training.There is a new financial and busi-ness package written into MORI.Some of the new advances are abar code on your dues card whichwill be scanned for registration atthe Annual Communication, moredatabases will be available inMORI linked into the GrandLodge website for meeting nights,times, lodge locators, etc. Perma-nent dues cards are being lookedinto for perpetual members.Amy Slavik gave a talk on social
media including the Grand LodgeFacebook page. She provided ahandout and ran through how toset up a Facebook page for thosewithout one. She also answeredsecurity questions, sharing infor-mation and how to managefriends. Amy explained how theTimeline works and also sug-gested changing your passwordon a regular basis. Junior Grand Deacon Scott E.
Pedley reminded the Brethren thatonce something is posted it is outthere forever. Amy said be verycareful about what you post. Manyemployers search Facebook andTwitter for background on a po-tential employee.
Senior Grand Deacon L. ArbyHumphrey also stated if you brandyourself as Mason you should actlike a Mason.
Amy covered Twitter Accountsand how they can be used for pro-moting events. It can also be usedfor following news events.The Grand Master also said to
be very careful on what you post.He read a policy from the Massa-chusetts Grand Lodge on propersocial media conduct. Discussionwas held on the need for recom-mended guidelines to be adoptedfor Wisconsin and sent out to thelodges.
Grand Master Slavik discussedthe importance of using Form 81regarding non payment of duesand getting feedback from theBrethren at District Meetings. Healso wants feedback from thelodges on Grand Lodge handlingthe background checks.
The Grand Secretary DeWolfsaid one of the things he forgot tomention earlier is with the roll outof the new MORI is every Lodgewill have a website. The lodges willnot have to maintain the websiteif they do not wish to do so, it willget the information from MORI,which will cover the address, theofficers, the meeting nights andtime. That will be the standardsite. Lodges that wish to have anenhanced site can pay a small feeper year to do that. This will be in-troduced at the Secretaries Con-ference.Grand Lecturer Davey L. White
Jr. conducted a mini school of in-struction regarding the closing atthe Annual Communication andpresenting the due guard and signproperly. He also went overproper handling of the rod and
Enjoying fellowship at the Unity Dinner, (clockwise from left) Grand Tiler Raymond E. Mielke;Richard Moen, Chapter Grand Scribe; David Mahoney, Grand High Priest; Michael Mudray,Chapter Grand Chaplain; Rusty Mitchell, Right Eminent Commander; District 6 Deputy A.Christopher Gans; Pam Gans; and Sharon Mielke.
Traveler, OccuPaws guide dog in training, attended the UnityDinner with the Wisconsin Grand Chapter Order of EasternStar.
Meeting from page 1
Grand Master Daniel L. Slavikhosts the Unity Dinner.
Deputy Grand Master William Beetcher reports on attending the Midwest Conference of GrandLodges.
said if you want to see great ex-amples go to a degree competi-tion, these Bros. take real pride intheir work.
Saturday evening the GrandLodge hosted a Unity Dinner forall appendant bodies. JuniorGrand Deacon Donald W. Hen-siak introduced representativesfrom eleven appendant bodiesand each rep gave a short talk ontheir organization.
Grand Master Daniel L. Slavikthanked everyone for their atten-dance and stressed the impor-tance in investing in our youth. Heintroduced the Grand Lodge Offi-cers and their ladies.
Sunday morning began with achurch service by Grand ChaplainDavid R. Ritchie.
The staff meeting reconvenedafter the service.The Grand Master spoke on the
importance of a Grand Lodge Of-ficer presenting service awards toour Brethren. He said these areimportant milestones in aBrother’s life and should be recog-nized.
District Deputy activity reportswere given along with reportsform the Saturday afternoonbreakout sessions.
In closing Grand Master Slavikextended his appreciation toeveryone for their attendance andreminded the Officers to encour-age the Brothers to follow thecode. It was written by our Bros.for everyone’s benefit. He said, “Ifwe follow the code and our obli-gations, everything will fall intoplace.”
Junior Grand Warden Donald W. Hensiak introduces the headsof the appendant bodies at the Unity Dinner.
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2013 - PAGE 17
Halloween Haunted Woodson the
Three Pillars Campus
Photos by Rich Rygh
It was a great evening of fun for all ages at the 21st Annual Halloween Haunted Woods at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in Dousman on Oct. 18. Three Pillars has hosted over 20,000 little ghosts and goblins over the last 21 years.
Over one million pieces of candy have been given out at this free community trick-or-treat event.
See more photos on page 22
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Stated Communicationsfor the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin
AppletonWaverly Lodge No. 51
315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-738-92201st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m., 4th Tues.6:30 p.m. Education, www.waverly51.org
ArgyleArgyle Lodge No. 178
104 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-523-4714 Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
BaldwinCollins-Spring Valley Lodge 192790 Main St. • 715-928-0001 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
BarneveldBarneveld Lodge No. 319
108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Beaver DamDodge County Lodge No. 721212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628Meet 3rd Monday, Dinner at 6 p.m.Meeting at 7 p.m., Meets All Year
BeloitMorning Star Lodge No. 10229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Black EarthCrescent Valley Lodge No. 971020 Mills St. • 608-795-4484 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Black River FallsBlack River Lodge No. 74314 Main Street • 715-896-0329
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August
BloomerBloomer Lodge No. 281
2122 16th Ave. • 715-568-5152Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark January & February
BristolWashburn Lodge No. 145
8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-631-9616Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb.
BrookfieldMcKinley Lodge No. 307
4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
BurlingtonBurlington Lodge No. 28
325 N. Kane St.Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
CambridgeSocial Lodge No. 245
105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.www.social245.org • Meets All Year
Camp DouglasCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272211 Main St. • 608-427-6542 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
CecilMason-Woods Lodge No. 368
N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd • 715-584-8187 (Sec) • 3rd Tues., 10 a.m.
Dark January & February
ChetekChetek Lodge No. 277
216 Morrison St. • 715-924-4245 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-723-6341 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
CrivitzTri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218918 Louisa St. • Sec. 715-927-8585Meet 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Meets All Year
DarlingtonEvening Star Lodge No. 64
433 Wells St. • 608-776-4213 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
DelavanSouthern Lakes Lodge No. 12
1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-728-1630Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-June & Sept.-Nov., 4th Mon. July-Aug. 1st Mon. Dec.
Dodgeville Dodgeville Lodge No. 119
200 W. Chapel St. • 608-574-8505 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
DousmanDousman Lodge No. 315214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.3rd Tuesday only July & August
DousmanGlen L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7390
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.Dark in June
DurandDurand-Pepin Lodge No. 149
203 W. Main St. • 715-672-8278 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Eagle RiverEagle River Lodge No. 248610 E. Division • 715-891-3116
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All Year
Eau ClaireEau Claire Lodge No. 112
616 Graham Ave. • 715-530-4469 (Sec.)715-579-4439 (Master)
2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 p.m., All Year
Eau ClaireGeorge B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351616 Graham Ave. • 715-832-8738Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Eau ClaireSanctuary Lodge No. 347
616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, dinner 6
p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Dark July & Aug
EdgertonFulton Lodge No. 69
312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
EllsworthHancock Lodge No. 229
400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4339Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark in July
FlorenceHiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222
5143 N. Montogomery Lake Rd.. 715-696-6308 Meet 2nd Wed.,
6:30 p.m. Meets All Year
FranklinSouth Shore Lodge No. 3
9023 S. 27th St. • 414-840-3393 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm
Dark July & August
FredericLandmark Lodge No. 244
109 United Way • 715-472-4174 (Sec).Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Friendship Quincy Lodge No. 71
210 Main St. • 608-853-1768 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
GalesvilleDecora Lodge No. 177
231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 8 p.m.
Dark July & August & 1st Mon. Sept.
Green BayDes Peres Lodge No. 85
525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-371-8441
Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. Dark July & August
Green BayTheodore Roosevelt Lodge 322525 N. Taylor St. • 920-490-9777Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com
HartfordHartford Lodge No. 120
147 N. Rural St. • 414-397-8232Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
HustisfordNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford
920-212-0542 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:00Dark July & August
HudsonSt. Croix Lodge No. 56
209 Locust Street • 651-210-7697Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Iron RiverAncient Landmark No. 210
7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-44261st Wed., 7 p.m., Meets All Year
Iron RiverBarnes Lodge No. 365
7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425 Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Dark January & February
JanesvilleJanesville-Western Star No. 552322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
JeffersonJefferson County Lodge No. 9617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
KenoshaKenosha Lodge No. 47
4320 Washington Rd. • 262-287-9878Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Kenosha Sunrise Lodge No. 359
4320 Washington Rd. • 262-694-7817Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30 a.m.
Dark July & August
KenoshaUnity Lodge No. 367
4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark 3rd Thurs., July & August
La CrosseLa Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
LadysmithMystic Tie Lodge No. 280
705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Lake GenevaGeneva Lodge No. 44
335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • 262-949-8523Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
LindenLinden Lodge No. 206
618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m.
Dark July & August
Lone RockFranklin Lodge No. 16
227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Meets All Year
MadisonBenjamin Franklin Lodge No. 83
Visitors call ahead 608-438-1648Weds., stated 2nd, guest/brother meet 4th.www.franklin83.org • Dark July & August
MadisonDoric Lodge No. 356
85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-839-4861(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MadisonFour Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-831-8947Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holi-day wknd., 10 a.m. Meets All Year
Madison Hiram Lodge No. 50
310 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m
Dark 1st Mondays, July thru September
MadisonMadison Lodge No. 5
301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-957-3068Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark 1st Thursday July & August
ManawaManawa Lodge No. 82
520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m.
Meeting 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug.
ManitowocManitowoc Lodge No. 65
810 Chicago St. • 920-793-3473 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
MarinetteMarinette Lodge No. 182
1610 Main St. • 715-735-3515Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
MarshfieldMarshfield Lodge No. 224
402 W. 4th St. • 715-384-8646Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MaustonNorthern Light Lodge No. 81211 E. State St. • 608-548-4156
Meet 1st Thurs., Mauston, 3rd Thurs.rotates, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August
MedfordMedford Lodge No. 217
150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 Meet 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Menomonee FallsLincoln Lodge No. 183
N98 W16856 Appleton Ave.• www.lincolnlodge.org • [email protected] Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year
MenomonieMenomonie Lodge No. 164
N5729 - 410th St. • 715-235-2667Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
MercerHurley Lodge No. 237
5189 N. Harper • 715-904-0400Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark December thru March
MerrillVirginia Falls Lodge No. 226
916½ E. Main St. • 715-675-3440Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
MerrillanMerrillan Lodge No. 279
105 S. Main Street • 715-333-5643 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & March
MiddletonMiddleton-Ionic Lodge No. 1807409 Franklin Ave. • www.midddletonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m.
Dark 3rd Tues., July & August
MiltonMilton Lodge No. 161
508 Vernal Avenue • 608-931-4656Meets 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
MilwaukeeDamascus Lodge No. 290
1235 E. Howard Ave. • 262-853-5631(Sec) • Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner
6 p.m., Lodge at 7 • Dark July & August
MilwaukeeDay-lite Lodge No. 358
7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays
Dark July & August
MilwaukeeFreemasons Lodge No. 363
790 N. Van Buren St. • 414-659-52051st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4thWed., 5:30 p.m. Meets All Year
MilwaukeeLafayette Lodge No. 265
790 N. Van Buren St. • 414-541-7139Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
MilwaukeeLake Lodge No. 189
1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MilwaukeeMilwaukee-Harmony No. 2614315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133
1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August
MilwaukeeNathan Hale Lodge No. 350
790 N. Van Buren • 414-522-9872Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Mineral Point Mineral Point Lodge No. 1304 High St. • 608-604-7510
Call for meeting nights Dark 3rd Mon. July-Sept. & Oct.- Dec.
MinocquaIsland City Lodge No. 330
7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-277-2810(Sec.) • Meet 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Meets All Year
MondoviBuffalo River Lodge No. 252
245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
MonroeSmith Lodge No. 31
1613-1/2 Tenth St. • 608-558-9987 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark 3rd Thurs. June & July & August
MosineeMosinee Lodge No. 318607 13th St. • 715-693-2007
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark June July & August
MukwonagoLaflin-St. James Lodge No. 247206 S. Main St. • 262-642-9717Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
NeenahAppleton Lodge No. 349
241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-731-7355Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Neenah/MenashaTwin Cities Lodge No. 61
241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day
New DiggingsOlive Branch Lodge No. 6
26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
New GlarusNew Glarus Lodge No. 310
207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
New RichmondNew Richmond Lodge No. 195119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
NeoshoNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108315 E. Anthony St., Hustisford • 262-818-
1374, 1st & 3rd Tues, 7:00 p.m.Dark July & August
Oconto Pine Lodge No. 188
513 Superior Ave. • 920-835-3366Meet 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark December & January
Oconto Falls Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293
170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
OmroOmro Lodge No. 168
160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798Meet 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
OnalaskaOnalaska Lodge No. 214
330 Main Street • 608-386-8230 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.2nd Thursday only, July & August
OregonOregon Lodge No. 151
201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
OshkoshOshkosh Lodge No. 27
204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
PhillipsPhillips Lodge No. 225
137 N. Lake Ave. • 715-339-3785Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Platteville Melody Lodge No. 2
783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
PlymouthCassia Lodge No. 167
441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
PortageFort Winnebago Lodge No. 33111 W. Conant Street • 608-742-6468
Meet 2nd & 4th TuesdaysDark January & February
Port WashingtonOzaukee Lodge No. 17
504 W. Grand Ave. • 262-284-9978Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
PotosiWarren Lodge No. 4
112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec)Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
PoynettePoynette Lodge No. 173
Poynette City Hall, 106 Main, Call for time• 608-635-4503 Meets 1st Wednesday
Dark July & August
Prairie du ChienPrairie du Chien Lodge No. 8105 1/2 E. Blackhawk Avenue
608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rdWed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year
PrescottNorthwestern Lodge No. 105
132 N. Court St. • 715-262-5015 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
RacineRacine-Belle City Lodge No. 181012 Main St. • 262-633-6658
Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All Year
ReedsburgReedsburg Lodge No. 79
213 E. Main St. • 608-415-2325Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
RhinelanderRhinelander Lodge No. 242
23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Rice LakeBlue Hills Lodge No. 234
225 W. South St. • 715-434-7199 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Richland CenterRichland Lodge No. 66
290 W. Union St. • 608-538-3173 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
RiponPrairie View Lodge No. 95
W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-291-8800Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark 4th Tues. Nov. & Dec.
River FallsRiver Falls Lodge No. 109
122 E. Walnut St. • 715-425-6760 (Sec.)Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Shawano Shawano Lodge No. 170
2324 E. Richmond St.• 715-526-3920 Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark January & February
SheboyganSheboygan Lodge No. 11
411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-457-3111Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Shell LakeShell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 22128 Doboy Drive • 715-468-4424 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
July & August
ShullsburgAmicitia Lodge No. 25
127½ W. Water St. • 608-963-5961 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Lodge Listings are continued on page 19
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2013 - PAGE 19
Stated Communications (continued from page 18)
SpartaValley Lodge No. 60
603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Star PrairieNorth Star Lodge No. 187207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark June, July & August
Stevens PointEvergreen Lodge No. 93
1578 Strongs Ave. • 715-572-3981Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark January & February
Sturgeon Bay Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 17431 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & August
Sun PrairieSun Prairie Lodge No. 143152 N. Bird St. • 608-320-9582Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Superior Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 3293117 N. 21 St .• 715-392-0268Meet 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Superior Superior Lodge No. 236
1503 Belknap St .• 218-391-9877 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
TomahTomah Lodge No. 132
520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Union GroveUnion Grove Lodge No. 288
1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Meets All Year
West SalemSalem Lodge No. 125
101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish Bay Aurora Lodge No. 30
517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-964-4080 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish BayGeo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-964-4080Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Wilmot Wilmot Lodge No. 241
30702 113th St. • 262-812-6570Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Tuesday only July & August
WinneconneWinneconne Lodge No. 1862 N. 1st Street • 920-582-7815 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.Dark July & August
Wisconsin DellsDells Lodge No. 124
815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 1282321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-216-9051
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark July & August
Silas H. Shephard Lodge of Research No. 1843
307 N. Lake Rd., Oconomowoc • 262-893-1106 2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec.
Call for meeting location
WaukeshaWaukesha Lodge No. 37
317 South Street • 262-542-6753Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
WaupacaWaupaca Lodge No. 123
105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
WaupunWaupun Lodge No. 48
16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Wausau Forest Lodge No. 130
130 First Street • 715-845-5198Meet Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark June, July & August
WautomaWautoma Lodge No. 148
203 S. Scott St. • 920-647-1614 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark January & February
Wauwatosa Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390
Fridays, 7:00 p.m.Dark July & August
Wauwatosa Wisconsin Lodge No. 13
4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark June & July
West BendWest Bend Lodge No. 138
301 N. University Dr. • 262-338-3112Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
West SalemSalem Lodge No. 125
101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish Bay Aurora Lodge No. 30
517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-964-4080 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish BayGeo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-964-4080Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Wilmot Wilmot Lodge No. 241
30702 113th St. • 262-812-6570Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Tuesday only July & August
WinneconneWinneconne Lodge No. 1862 N. 1st Street • 920-582-7815 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.Dark July & August
Wisconsin DellsDells Lodge No. 124
815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 1282321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-216-9051
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark July & August
Silas H. Shephard Lodge of Research No. 1843
307 N. Lake Rd., Oconomowoc • 262-893-1106 2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec.
Call for meeting location
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News Events from the Lodges
Bro. Ray Lawry honored for 60 yearsGrand Master Daniel L. Slavik presented Bro. Ray Lawry with his 60Year Service Award at the Oregon Lodge Past Master’s Dinner andAwards Night on Oct. 17. Bro. Ray was raised in Oregon Lodge onMarch 7, 1953. He served the Lodge as Master in 1960. Bro. Lawryis a very active member in the Lodge and was instrumental in the build-ing of the current Oregon Masonic Center in 1961.
Photo by Rich Rygh
Oregon Lodge honors Past MastersOregon Lodge No. 151 recognized their past Masters at a special dinner on Oct. 17. The Masters honoredrepresented over 37 years of leadership. Front row (from left): James Hannem, Donald Haugen, WayneSteinhorst, Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik, Raymond Lawry, James Goldsmith and Marvin Severson. Secondrow: Kenneth Haugen, Bill Outhouse, Al Bettehausen, Richard Richardson, Edward Showers, Dennis Erfurthand District 9 Deputy Paul Tourville. Back row: Richard Rygh, Martin Long, David Huston and District 7Deputy Craig Froelich.
Photo by Bro. Brad Staley, Junior Warden
"You can never cross the Ocean until you have the courage to lose sightof the shore." - Christopher Columbus
Masonry is not, and was never intended to be, a reform society. If anapplicant isn’t a good man when he is taken in, he never will be after-wards.– More Light, Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin, December 1941
"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyondthem into the impossible." - Arthur Clarke
From District 8 Deputy Marc Steiber
Masonic Quotes
Lodge Leadership and Planning Workshopat Eau Claire Masonic Center on Nov. 16The Valley of Eau Claire Scottish
Rite has coordinated with theGrand Lodge of Wisconsin to hosta Lodge Leadership and PlanningWorkshop for incoming Mastersand Wardens of the Lodges inWestern Wisconsin on Saturday,November 16 at 9:30 a.m. at theEau Claire Masonic Center.All 2014 Masters and Wardens
should attend this Workshop; wehope to see your entire seniorleadership team.
Workshop facilitators are allsuccessful Past Masters and GrandLodge Officers and offer practicalworking sessions where you willbe assisted in planning your Ma-sonic year. This year participantswill learn about Lodge leadership,best practices, planning and pro-gramming, calendaring, commu-nications, finance and the LodgeExcellence Award.Registration Forms were mailed
to all Lodges or you can also reg-
ister now on line at the followingl i n k : h t t p : / / s c o t t i s h r i t e -ec.org/2013-lodge-leadership-workshop
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Question about Freemasonry?
Ask [email protected].
or mail your question to the Grand Lodge Office c/o Ask Hiram 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118
New Master MasonNew Master Mason
Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Lodge No. 108 raised Bro. Donald Baumannon September 17. The evening was well attended and a hearty lunchof sub sandwiches, German potato salad, potato chips, oatmeal cran-berry cookies and brownies were served afterwards. From left: District10 Deputy David E. Tainter, Donald Baumann and Master MarkCameron.
Submitted by Bro. John Christenson, Past Master
Bro. Don Baumann is new MM
Traveling GavelDistrict 1
Barnes Lodge No. 365 District 2
Blue Hills Lodge No. 234District 3
Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226District 4
Tri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218District 5
La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190District 6
Mosinee Lodge No. 318
District 7 Hiram Lodge No. 50
District 8Melody Lodge No. 2
District 9Waucoma Lodge No. 90
District 10Waupun Lodge No. 48
District 11Waukesha Lodge No. 37
District 12Wisconsin Lodge No. 13
Please check with the Master of the lodge listed before scheduling a trip toclaim the Traveling Gavel. It may already have been claimed by or deliveredto another lodge.
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Bro. Bud Compton Returns to Wisconsin
Bro. Roy L. ( Bud ) Compton spends some time with his an-cestors at the Trimbelle Cemetery in Pierce County, Wiscon-sin.
By Milt Helmer
Tucked away on a windy hill inTrimbelle township, far off thebusy highway, is a simple littlecemetery that very few know evenexits.It was the long sought destina-
tion for a retired Air Force Lt. Colrecently.
Bro. Roy L. (Bud) Compton ofMarysville, Washington had madehis regular pilgrimage back to Wis-consin from Washington State toreconnect with his roots.His great grandfather McLaugh-
lin is buried in the scenic ceme-tery. He had visited the sitebefore, 10 years ago, but this timearound he couldn’t rememberwhere it was. He visited withCarol Helmer while here. He isCarol’s Uncle Bud. She spent asummer with Bud and his wifePeg one summer in Hawaii whenCarol was right out of high school.
Bro. Compton was stationed inHawaii at the time.While visiting with Carol on his
recent visit, he asked her husbandBro. Milt if he know where theTrimbelle cemetery was. A quickreference to the internet revealedthe Trimbelle cemetery and themen drove over to the scenic sitejust west of Trimbelle.Bro. Compton was born in Eau
Claire and his family moved toWinona, Minnesota when he wasonly 2.
While touring the country sideBro. Bud shared his incrediblestory. He was an Air Force Navi-gator on the fabled B-17 in WWII.On their ninth mission over Hun-gary his plane experienced me-chanical trouble and the crew wasordered to bail out. The planemade it back to base, but he andhis crew spent the next 6 monthsas prisoners of war.Following the war, Bro. Comp-
ton returned to the states and re-mained in the Air Force. In 1952he was ordered into B-26 trainingand was assigned to the 13thBomb Squadron. He logged 50night missions over North Korea.Many assignments followed andhe retired on June 30, 1965 as aLt. Col. at the age of Forty.As one would expect, Bro. Bud
racked up an impressive list ofdecorations during his years ofservice. He is the holder of: AirMetal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters,EAME campaign, WWII Victory,American Campaign, KoreanService, UN Service, PurpleHeart, Distinguished Flying Cross,Good Conduct Medal, AF ReserveMetal, National Defense Service,AFLSA with 3 Oak Leave Clus-ters, Air Force CommendationMedal and POW medal.
Retired and with time on hishands, Bro. Compton went towork as an assessor for his areaand became very active in thiswork for many years. With a keeninterest in public service he servedwith the Washington State Asses-sors Association, United Way andAmerican Ex-Prisoners of War,Rotary, his Blue Lodge, ScottishRite and Shrine. When his wifePeg was Worthy Matron he servedwith her as Worthy Patron.He lost his wife of 58 years in
2004 and now ventures out asoften as he can to visit with hisfamily in Winona and Wisconsin.Not one to sit still, Bro. Bud is
now the editor of the Invader, thenewsletter of his beloved 13thBomb Squadron Association.
Looking back on his long andstoried life, He has no regrets and
cherishes his remaining family.His adventures have taken him allover the world, but he found
peace and a sense of belonging ona windy hill overlooking the Trim-belle Valley in Pierce County.
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer
Donations of gently worn tuxedo tailcoats, top hats and 1980's ladiesclothing are needed for use in "A Christmas Carol" in West Bend.
1980's ladies suits, jackets, dresses, and business or evening attirework especially well to be made into Victorian Era costumes. Eventhough the same show is produced every year, different people playthe parts, so there is a constant need for new costume pieces to be re-made into new costumes." Long skirts, velvet jackets, and boots arealso appreciated. Nancy Storrs asks that anyone who may have clothing of any size,
please contact her at [email protected] or 262-305-9613 (voice ortext) to arrange pick up.
Christmas Carol Seeking Donations ofTuxedo Tailcoats, Top Hats and
1980’s Ladies Clothing
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2013 - PAGE 22
Three Pillars Haunted Woods
Photos by Rich Rygh
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Scottish Rite 120th Council of Deliberation Celebrates 200 Years of Brotherhood
Ill∴Robert Conley 33º, Director of Member Services, GrandLodge of Michigan, presents his talk, “Navigating the Gates”.
Ill∴Michael A. DeWolf 33º, Commander in Chief, presents service awards to (from left):Terry Loper 32º M.S., Ill∴Paul Lenz 33º, Ill∴Robert Canfield 33º, Ill∴James Wade 33ºand Ill∴Jeffrey L. Bryden 33º.
Ill∴Michael A. DeWolf 33º, Commander in Chief, addresses the Council. Seated from left:Ill∴John Wm McNaughton, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Ancient Accepted ScottishRite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction; Ill∴Benny L. Grisham, Deputy for Illinois; Ill∴Robert Con-ley 33º; and Ill∴Rick L. Schnabel 33º.
Ill∴Michael A. DeWolf, Deputy for Wisconsin receives aspecial gift from Ill∴Benny L. Grisham, Deputy for Illinois.
Ill∴and M∴W∴Daniel L. Slavik, 33º, Grand Master ofMasons in Wisconsin addresses the 120th WisconsinCouncil of Deliberation at the Humphrey Scottish RiteMasonic Center in Milwaukee on Oct. 25.
Bro. Jan Talaga (right) has a few stories to tell at the registration table. Fromleft: Shane Beecraft, J. Patrick Storrs, John Bugajski and John Wozniak.
Photos by Rich Rygh