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WISCONSINMasonic Journal

Wisconsin Masonic CalendarOCTOBER

2 Wisconsin DeMolay Honors Day, West Bend MasonicCenter, 3:30 Court of Chevaliers, 4:30 Legion of Honor, 5:30Social, 6:00 Dinner, 7:00 Honors Presentations.

2 District 2 Fall Meeting, October 2 at Eau Claire Lodge No.112, 8 a.m. -Noon. Agenda Topics: LEA, Ashlar Award, MasonicCode Correspondence Course and Perpetual Membership.

9 Warren Lodge No. 4, Potosi, Cat Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00 p.m.

10 West Allis Chapter #172 Order of the Eastern Star Brunch, 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Two eggs made to order with ham, bakery andbeverage. 7515 W. National Avenue, West Allis. Ages 3-11 $3.50, 12 and up $7.00.

13 District 7 Fall Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Madison MasonicCenter. Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, speaker.

20 Baraboo Lodge No. 34 “All Wisconsin Rusty Nail Degree.”This event is open to all Masons in good standing. It will be heldat the Baraboo Masonic Center. Contact Bro. ‘Skip’ Blake at608-356-1182 for more information. See story on page 5.

20 District 11 Fall Meeting at Geneva No. 44, Lake Geneva.Dinner will be served before the meeting at 6 p.m. District 11Deputy John Marra.

22 McKinley Lodge's All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry for theWaukesha County Food Pantry, 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $11, Seniors$10, Children 5 to10 $6, Children 4 and under free. $1 off witha food pantry donation. McKinley Masonic Center, 4550 N.Pilgrim Road, Brookfield, WI. Call WM Mike Gorgen 262-820-0812 for information.

22-23 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite Reunion.

30 District 4 Fall Meeting hosted by Mason-Woods Lodge No.368, Cecil. Refreshments at 8:00 a.m. with meeting starting at9:00 a.m. Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf, PGM, will conductadvanced instruction on the MORI System. Another speaker willbe announced. District 4 Deputy Christopher Hirthe.

30 District 1 Fall Meeting, 9:30 a. m., Acacia-Itasca Lodge No.329, 3117 N. 21st Street, Superior. District Deputy Travis Hand

NOVEMBER

6 McKinley Lodge's Ladies At The Table Dinner honoringwomen in the military, 6:00 p.m., McKinley Masonic Center,4550 N. Pilgrim Road, Brookfield, WI. Cost $20.00, Call MikeGorgen 262-820-0812 for tickets.

11-13 Valley of Milwaukee Scottish Rite Reunion, Ill. Joseph B.Harker, 33º Class.

DECEMBER

11 Valley of Milwaukee Scottish Rite Holiday Party with Santa.

2011

FEBRUARY

12 Valley of Milwaukee Scottish Rite Brother to Brother lunchand play with ladies and lodges.

MARCH

9 Valley of Milwaukee Scottish Rite Breakfast with the Bunny.

APRIL

30 2011 Degree Competition at the Madison Masonic Center.

OCTOBER 2010Past Grand Master Donald E. Kruegerpassed away on September 12, 2010

See story on page 8.

Bro. Karl Gant takes a moment to review before the opening ofthe Argyle Open Air Lodge hosted by him and his brother JerryGant in rural Blanchardville.

Photo by Rich Rygh

THEWISCONSINMasonic Journal

VOLUME XLIII, NUMBER 9 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin OCTOBER 2010

The Grand Master’s Message:By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in WisconsinBrother Joseph B. Harker

On Our Cover

E-mail your Lodge news and calendar items to

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Deadline for PMP Memberships atOld Per Capita Rate is November 30

On June 4, 2010, the GrandLodge passed a resolution toincrease the per capita tax from$31.00 to $37.00.

Since this is a substantialincrease and realizing that thisincrease took effect immediatelyupon the conclusion of theGrand Lodge AnnualCommunication, Grand MasterJoseph B. Harker issued an edictto permit the members of theirrespective Wisconsin Lodges topurchase a PMP membershipusing the per capita rate of$31.00 unti l November 30,2010. This edict will cover single pay-

ment PMP applications only, notinstallment payments. Refer to the Wisconsin Masonic

Code, Chapter 94, for the prop-er f i l ing of the PerpetualMembership Program. Forms areavailable from your lodge secre-tary, the Grand Lodge Office orfrom the Grand Lodge web site. Applications must be received

by the Grand Lodge Office on orbefore November 30, 2010.

Bro. L. Andy “Red Bear” Van Sickle overlooks Shinin Times Valley in rural Lyndon Station.He has been involved in the buckskinning hobby for over 40 years.

Photo by Rich Rygh

By Rich RyghOn the hill above Shinin Times

Valley an 1830s log cabin with aview for miles overlooks DoreCreek running through the bot-tom land. A perfect setting for afur trader of the early 1800s.Here, Bro. L. Andy “Red Bear”Van Sickle enjoys his hobby as amountain man and fur trader. It is a beautiful setting with only

his own home visible from thelog cabin. He shares the proper-ty with his fellow buckskinners,many of them Freemasons, byhosting a Rendezvous the thirdweekend in September. Bro. RedBear sets up his log cabin as areplica of a Dutch trading post.The event features such things asa gun shoot, tomahawk throw,primitive bow shoot and ladiesfrying pan toss. This year was the21 annual. He also hosts a wintercamp at the end of January.The original rendezvous began

around 1820 as a meeting placebetween trappers and suppliersand lasted about two weeks. Themodern day rendezvous areweekend events and are becom-ing popular with one or twoevery weekend from May thruOctober in Wisconsin.

Bro. Red Bear purchased the

property in rural Lyndon Stationin 1989. He disassembled a logcabin near Fennimore, number-ing the logs for reconstruction,and with the help of his friendsand fellow buckskinners rebuiltthe cabin on the hill overlookingthe valley. The hearth and chim-ney were built with stones fromthe property. During an Open Air Lodge in

1994 a cornerstone was laidproudly displaying the Masonicemblem.After retiring in 2005 Bro Red

Bear and his wife Carolyn built anew home on the property andmoved from Madison.Bro. Red Bear got interested in

buckskinning over 40 years agowhen he attended a heritage daysin Missouri where he grew up.He said, “Four or five men fromthe Defiance Arms Group werecharging 50 cents to shoot amuzzleloader, I paid the money,shot the gun and that was thestart. “I came back and bought a50 caliber Hawker for deer hunt-ing, then I acquired buckskins,then I needed a teepee and Ihave been acquiring things eversince.” He acquired the nickname of

"Red Bear" while attending a

Prairie du Chien rendezvousyears back. As he exited his lodgewith his mane of red hair, abystander commented "Man, youlook like a big red bear!"Many people that started when

he did are no longer involvedwith the hobby but Bro. RedBear is going stronger than ever.He is in the process of recon-structing another log cabin fromthe 1840s on the property. Agroup of Amish are starting therestoration this month.Bro. Red Bear has a massive

collection of authentic fur traderparaphernalia including: tradebeads, blankets, guns, knives,tobacco pouches, eyeglasses,cooking pots, clay pipes, candlelanterns, tomahawks, powderhorns, clothing and furniture.The list is endless.Bro. Red Bear is a Past Master

of Oregon Lodge No. 151 and isa member of Perseverance 1836Lodge No. 366.For more information visit Bro.

Red Bear’s website athttp://shinintimesvalley.com.

Bro. L. Andy “Red Bear” Van SickleModern Day Fur Trader and Collector

See photos of his collection on page 15.

See photos this event onpages 17 and 18.

Masons Attend Shinin Times Valley Rendezvous

Bro. Mike Hochstetler, new member of Rockford Lodge No.102, Rockford, Illinois, sights down the barrel of a new muz-zleloader made by a fellow buckskinner. Bro. Hochstetlertimed his EA and MM degrees to be conferred on theanniversary of Bro. George Washington’s degrees.

Photo by Rich Rygh

From 1650 to 1850 Wiscon-sin's economy revolved aroundthe fur trade. Because fur iswaterproof, beaver skins could bepressed into felt for hats that keptpeople both warm and dry.When the demand for the hatsended in the 1840s the marketfor furs dwindled.Modern day buckskinners are a

group of people who enjoy reliv-ing the North American fur tradeera. Clothing, firearms, lodgesand furnishings, must appear tobe from the pre 1840s.Masonic buckskinners fromWisconsin, Iowa, Illinois andIndiana attended the recentShinin Times Valley Rendezvoushosted by Bro. L. Andy “RedBear” Van Sickle.

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Brother Donald E.Krueger, who served our Grand Jurisdiction as Grand Master in1969-70. We extend our sympathy to his family. I have recently travelled out of state representing the Grand

Lodge of Wisconsin to the Midwest Conferenceof Grand Lodges in Sioux Falls, South Dakota;the Supreme Council Ancient and AcceptedScott ish Rite Northern Jurisdict ion inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania; and the AnnualCommunication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa inSioux City, Iowa. I continue to be in the GrandLodge office at least a few hours each week. Ihave also made many visits to appendantmasonic organizations within the state. I have visited a number of Lodges and must

report that many are conferring degrees andthe have a backlog of degrees to conduct. Istrongly believe that many of our Lodges aregetting much stronger because of the degreework they are performing. Keep up the good work my brothers. I had the opportunity to present four 60 Year certificates at

Barneveld Lodge No. 319. It is obvious that these brothers recog-nize the value their Masonic membership. There are petitions coming to the lodges from men seeking mem-

bership. Please take the petition and interviewing process serious-ly. To the top and second line signers, make a point to meet andtalk about who the petitioner is and who we are before you signand present that petition. To the Master, be sure that the petition iscomplete and that you have reviewed it with the signers beforereading it into the Lodges minutes. To the Secretary, be sure tocomplete the simple case search and attach it to the interviewforms. To the interview team, yours is the most critical part of theprocess. You must be thorough and precise in your interview withthe petitioner and his family about what we are and are not.Report honestly and completely to the Lodge. We are again approaching that time of year when each and every

lodge will be faced with discussing the issue of members that aredelinquent in their dues and facing suspension. I believe that if wedid a more thorough and complete job in the interviewing processwe would find this to be less of an issue. Last month you will recall I addressed the issue of bylaws as they

address the “stated” communications. Well I have had severalbrothers tell be that they have looked at their bylaws and havefound that many them are not adequate for the 21st century. OneMaster informed me that the last time their bylaws were looked atin total was when their Lodge was chartered in the early 1900s.They have from time to time made minor adjustments but neverlooked at them in total. My Brothers you will remember in the explanation of the Trowel

near the conclusion of the Master Mason degree the words “Whocan best work and best agree”. Please give some extra thought tothis phrase when your lodge is discussing matters that come beforeit. We are first and foremost men who meet on the Level, act bythe Plumb and part upon the Square. Be true to yourself and trueto your brothers.

On the LEVEL,Joe

PS: Elections and Installations of officers are fast approaching.Your Grand Lodge Officers very much enjoy installing LodgeOfficers. We have several dates already reserved but there gooddates still open. Please contact any Grand Lodge Officer directly toschedule your installation.

Joseph B. HarkerGrand Master

Bro. L. Andy “Red Bear” Van Sickle approaches his 1830s vin-tage log cabin overlooking Shinin Times Valley, in rural LyndonStation. Bro. Van Sickle has been an avid buckskinner for over 40years.

Photo by Rich Rygh

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Perspectives on Faith By Reverend Don Iliff, Grand Chaplain

Directory of Grand Lodge Officers & ContactsElected Officers

Grand MasterJoseph B. Harker (1)Res. [email protected]

Deputy Grand MasterDavey L. White, Jr. (4)Res. 608-348-9352

[email protected] Grand WardenDennis V. Siewert (322)Res. 920-339-8995Bus. 920-435-6061

[email protected] Grand Warden

Daniel L. Slavik (63)Res. 608-244-4562

Bus. 608-849-8381 Ext. [email protected]

Grand TreasurerJohn A. Benedict (151)Res. [email protected] Secretary

Michael A. DeWolf, PGM (267)Res. 715-574-3151

Bus. 262-965-2200 Ext. 807grandsecretary@wisc-

freemasonry.org

Appointed Officers Grand ChaplainDonald F. Iliff (45)Res. 608-788-1522Bus. 608-782-3018

[email protected] Lecturer

Kenneth C. Gorgen (307)Res. [email protected]

The Grand Lodge OfficeGrand Lodge F. & A. M. of Wisconsin

36275 Sunset Dr. Dousman, WI 53118262-965-2200

Grand Secretary:Michael DeWolf, PGM - Ext. 807

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Receptionist:Cheryl Martin - Ext. 800

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District 4Christopher J. Hirthe (322)

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District 5Mark D. Jerdee (60)Res. 608-435-6143Bus. 608-269-3429

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Travis J. Lehrer (61)Res. 920-751-8491Bus. [email protected]

District 7David C. Bomkamp (75)Res. 608-225-3631Bus. 608-837-7899

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Scott E. Pedley (25)Res. 608-759-2081Bus. 608-776-4801

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District 9Ralph L. Behlke (9)Res. 920-988-0783

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David E. Tainter (17)Cell. 262-689-2848 Bus. 262-768-4350 [email protected]

District 11John P. Marra (12)Res. [email protected]

District 12Robert Strader (363)Res. 262-827-1606Cell [email protected]

Senior Grand DeaconWilliam Beetcher (244)Res. [email protected]

Junior Grand DeaconFranklin J. Struble (60)Res. 715-924-2142 [email protected]

Senior Grand StewardDonald W. Hensiak (189)Res. 414-433-4741

[email protected] Grand StewardL. Arby Humphrey (329)Res. 715-364-2492

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John W. Krinke (37) Res. 262-246-0055Bus. [email protected]

Grand TilerFrank J. Mayer (297)Res. [email protected]

District DeputiesDistrict 1

Travis M. Hand (263)Res. 715-638-2599

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H. Scott Paulson (56)Res. 715-386-2040

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John C. Tilley (366)Res. [email protected]

Grand Chaplain Don Iliff welcomes reader comments and sugges-tions. He may be reached by e-mail at [email protected].

Attend and Support Your Lodge

Bro. Joseph B. HarkerMost Worshipful Grand Master of

Masons inWisconsin

Congratulations,Brother Joe!

We are very proudof you!

Your Brothers ofMineral PointLodge No. 1

Bro. John A. BenedictR.W. Grand TreasurerGrand Lodge of Wisconsin

Congratulations onyour

reelection Brother John!

The Brethren ofOregon Lodge

No. 151

Michael A. DeWolf, PGMR.W. Grand SecretaryGrand Lodge of Wisconsin

CongratulationsBro. Mike!

We appreciate all youdo for the Masons of

Wisconsin

Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267

West Allis

Masonry—More Than WordsOur lives are filled with words. They communicate feelings, hope,

dreams, needs, plus a variety of realities. Some words are positive andaffirm, while some are negative and tear down. Relationships rise andfall by the words we choose.Grand Master Harker’s pin answers the ques-tion. “How do we meet?” When the answer isgiven, “On the level”, to the brother giving theresponse, it brings to mind more than a fewwords. On the level speaks of brotherhood, as itpays no attention to class or rank of society.Brothers care about one another, responding tothe human needs of our lives. Masonry bringstogether good men from all walks of life. Ourfriendships go beyond the challenges we faceeach day, uniting us in mutual fellowship. Whenwe “meet on the level”, we understand andappreciate the fellowship opportunities of lodgeactivities.“On the level” celebrates the uniqueness of eachman as well. The lodge is made stronger through the diversity of ourcollective talents and ideas. When we “meet on the level”, we considerthe contributions of each brother. The collective wisdom of the broth-ers of a lodge is invaluable to getting the work done. When we honoreach man’s thoughts, we prosper as a fraternity.The phrase also has another meaning as it alludes to honesty and

integrity. When we level with one another, we don’t do so for selfishmotives. We share pure motives for the good of the fraternity. Whenhonesty and integrity pervade our words and actions, in the lodge, itcan’t help but influence other actions of our lives. In the Holy Writings, encounters occur with a man named Zacchaeus

and also an unnamed woman at the well. Jesus came to them, meetingthem on the level by putting aside cultural and religious differences,recognizing that they needed a meaningful conversation with him.Society had scorned these two individuals. They had made some ques-tionable decisions in their lives. When Jesus met them, he heard theirstory, showing them a better pathway for their life. In some ways, hemet them on the level by not criticizing them nor pushing them aside,but sought to reclaim them by showing them a better focus for theirlife. While the encounter ends there, I want to believe that it turnedtheir life around.When we “meet on the level”, we honor the integrity of each individ-

ual, promote fellowship, and in the end, Masonry is strengthened.

Rev. Don IliffGrand Chaplain

Naming Opportunity“Caring to Grow” Capital CampaignThere is an opportunity to

have your name or the nameof a loved one on the newRehabilitation and WellnessCenter at Three Pi l larsDousman. Please contactWilliam Barnes, Director ofDevelopment at 262-527-4294 for details.

Barneveld honors 60 year membersBarneveld Lodge No. 316 recently honored four Brethren for 60 years of service. Bro. Sam Arneson wasraised on October 24, 1950 and served the Lodge as Master in 1956, Bro. Mc Neill was raised on April 4,1950, Bro. Ralph Baumeister was raised on April 30 in Grant Lodge No. 169 and Bro Neal Massey wasraised on April 11, 1950 and served the Lodge as Master in 1957, 1979 and 1980. Pictured (from Left):Scott Komplin, Master; Sam Arneson; Bob McNeill; Ralph Baumeister; Neil Massey; and Grand Master ofMasons in Wisconsin Joseph B. Harker.

Submitted by Bro. Randall Massey, Newshawk, photo by Bro. Don Komplin, Past Master

Support Our Masonic Food Stands at UW Sporting EventsAttention all those attending

University of Wisconsin FootballGames, please support our

Masonic food stands. The Madison Shrine Club has a

stand outside Camp Randall onthe corner of Monroe Street andCrazy Legs Lane. Inside the stadium, the Madison

Masonic Groups staff booth I-2on the west side of the stadiumand Zor Shrine Directors Staffhas two stands, U & W, on theeast side. For those of you that attend

UW Men’s Hockey games, stopby the Big Red Grill on the sec-ond floor of the Kohl Center. It islocated outside section 218. Yoursupport of the Madison MasonicGroups staffing this stand will begreatly appreciated.

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NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURERBy Brother Kenneth C. Gorgen

Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Lecturer KenGorgen at [email protected] or 262-691-0859

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My Brothers,In the next few months I am going to talk about the circumambula-

tion lessons or lectures. This month’s article is part one of a two parttalk on the Entered Apprentice lesson. Recently the Rite of Circumambulation, that is the act of moving

around a sacred object, was discussed. As a review, this is the practiceof walking around an object in a clockwise direc-tion. The object in the center of the circular walkis always kept to the right of the individual(s) per-forming the circumambulation. It is an ancient rit-ual that dates back to some of our oldest civiliza-tions and denotes the holding of the object in thecenter to be sacred. The motion is emblematic ofthe clockwise movement of the sun across the skyas the Earth rotates on it axis. It rises in the East tostart the day, swings to the South to display all thebeauty of the day and majesty of its radiance, andsets in the West at the close of the day.The Rite of Circumambulation is not a religious

rite as much as it is more for good luck. It shouldalso be noted that to circumambulate in a counter-clockwise direction or widdershins is to put acurse on the object in the center. In this movement the object in thecenter is kept to the left. One of the first tasks performed by the candidate is to circumambu-

late the lodge room. In the center is the Book of Laws, Square, andCompasses. The implication of this rite is not only for all the sidelinersto get a good look at the candidate, but also to denote that the objectsin the center of this circular walk are considered very important to usas Masons.

However, this series of articles is not to rehash the rite, but toaddress the words that are spoken as the movement progresses. Wecall it the circumambulation lecture or lesson. Each lecture is composedof Bible verses. The verses are printed in the cipher, but they can alsobe found in the King James Version of the Bible and also many otherBooks of Law. I will reference what is in the cipher, which comes fromthe King James Version. For the Entered Apprentice degree theChaplain recites Psalms 133: 1-3; for the Fellowcraft degree, it isAmos 7: 7-8; and for the Master Mason degree, Ecclesiastes 12: 1-7.Before going further, I am going to make a few clarifications for giv-

ing these lessons in the lodge room. The Chaplain should have eachlecture down pat. It should be given from memory. Memorization willnot only help the Chaplain understand the lesson so that he delivers itwell, but he can then speak loudly and clearly to the candidate ratherthan reading to the cipher book. It is important for the candidate’seducation to clearly hear these lessons. Remember that the candidate’shearing is working overtime at this point to glean any information pos-sible. It is important for the Chaplain to study the notes in the cipherso that the lesson is started at the proper time. It is also important totime the lecture between the gavel strikes so that none of the lesson ismuffled by the sound of the gavel, and so that the lesson finishes whenthe candidate makes his first stop at the Junior Warden’s station. Now what about the actual lesson? Why do you think our Masonic

fathers picked these verses for each degree? Psalms 133:Verse 1. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to

dwell together in unity!Verse 2. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down

upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to theskirts of his garments;

Verse 3. As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended uponthe mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded theblessing, even life for evermore.

This psalm is believed to have been written by King David. Israel hadgone through many years of war with other nations and civil war with-in itself. Brother Wade D. Bridges, P.M writes that David was finallyaccepted and anointed as King over all of Israel. He was successful inmaking Israel an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.Jerusalem became the religious center of his people. This helps us tounderstand why David wrote this psalm. Israel was finally unified andliving in peace. King David’s goal was also to maintain the old tradi-tions in place by keeping families united. Some commentaries on thispsalm explain that David wrote this passage to combat a practicewhich threatened to destroy the traditional family structure of Israelisociety. The tradition of family unity was being threatened by brothersdividing their inheritance and going off on their own; leaving the fami-ly divided. David was encouraging brothers to remain together to keepthe family's inheritance in the Holy Land intact. As Wade states, “HereKing David urges that the old custom is good and pleasant”.If we fast forward to our fraternity of today, this peaceful unity is of

extreme importance to Masons as it is the cement which binds ustogether. Instead of saying “behold”, we could replace it by saying,observe, witness, see, take a look at, or view how good and pleasant itis for brothers to dwell together in unity. It is that old tradition of unitythat keeps our Masonic family intact and strengthens our Masonicbody.Just as Brotherly love and keeping the family intact by unifying the

Israelites under David’s reign was a blessing for Israel so is BrotherlyLove and unity the foundation and a blessing for our Fraternity. Themessage sent to us from the first verse of the psalm is telling us to takepleasure and happiness from the harmony that exists among Masonsand also exists in the solitude of the Lodge room. This is absolutely oneof the first messages that we want to get across to the new candidate.We are literally priming him for what is coming. The primary purposefor the Entered Apprentice is to learn, and we want him to learn thatBrotherly Love binds us together into the greatest fraternity the worldhas ever known; a brotherhood that extends to every far-flung cornerof the Earth. It is not surprising that our forefathers choose Psalms133 to be one of the first lessons taught in the Entered ApprenticeDegree.

Stay tuned for part two in November when verses two and three arediscussed. The lesson of Psalms 133 in its entirety fits so well with thefirst degree in Masonry.

As always, I wish you much success in your degree work. Becomeunrelenting at learning the work and performing it proficiently. Yourlodge will be proud of your accomplishment, and you will have the self-satisfaction of being able to teach the ritual to the new candidates. Then we will all see more Light.

Kenneth C. GorgenGrand Lecturer

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Wisconsin Masonic Leaders Honored

Six Wisconsin Freemasons were among a group of 162 to receive the Thirty-third Degree, the highesthonor of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. The ceremony took place recently in Philadelphia during the annualmeeting of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council. The degree is awarded for outstanding service toFreemasonry or for significant contributions to humanity that reflect credit upon the fraternity. The 2010recipients were chosen from 15 northeastern and midwestern states that comprise the 200,000 memberNorthern Jurisdiction of the United States. Front row (from left): Junior Grand Steward L. ArbyHumphrey, Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329; and Bro. Kenneth A. Pelo, Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128.Back row: Bro. Thomas J. Walton, Janesville-Western Star Lodge No. 55; Bro. J. Michael Koscinski,Freemasons Lodge No. 363; Bro. Walter F. Neumann, Eagle River Lodge No. 248; Bro. Robert W. Roth,Freemasons Lodge No. 363.

Wisconsin Masons to Receive 33º in 2011 in ChicagoMore than 1,500 Thirty-third

Degree Masons and their ladiesgathered in Philadelphia recentlyfor the annual meeting ofScott ish Rite Masons in theNorthern Masonic Jurisdiction. The Supreme Council is the

governing body for 200,000Scottish Rite Masons in the 15Northeast and Midwest states ofthe Northern Jurisdiction. Among those in attendance

were Grand Masters from thestate Grand Lodges within thejurisdiction and representativesfrom 26 Scottish Rite jurisdic-tions around the world. The names of 177 nominees

were announced to receive theThirty-third Degree at next year'smeeting in Chicago on August30, 2011. Masons from Wisconsin to

receive the degree are: Bro.Craig J. Cloutier, Bro. Frank T.Glowinski, Jr., Bro. Keith B.Krinke, Bro. Warren J. Krueger,Bro. Don G. Olds, Bro. Lester C.Paulson, Rite Worshipful DaveyL. White, Jr., Deputy GrandMaster of Masons in Wisconsin;and Bro. Franz D. Wiggert.

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Eastern Star’s History of Generosity to the Masonic HomeBy William Barnes

Director of DevelopmentIt was 1900, Martha Yerkes, a

sister of the Eastern Star madethe first gift of a $5 Gold piece tostart what is now Three Pillars,Wisconsin Masonic Home inDousman.Contributions flowed in to sup-

port a home for indigent Masonsand their wives. The Star HomeAssociation raised $2,688 by1905.

In 1905, Willard Van Bruntmade a gift of his 300 acre farmand buildings. This gift was worth$75,000 and is now where theMasonic Home and Grand lodgereside.The Grand Chapter of OES

instituted a per capita tax of 5cents on its 16,500 membersthen doubled it to 10 cents in1916. The Home fund then had$26,000, a very large amount ofmoney during that time.

When the old mansion was fullwith 10 residents, they had someinteresting rules. Everyone musthelp with the farm activities andtake a bath at least once a week.Spitting on the floors was strictlyprohibited.In 1922 construction was begunon Van Brunt Hall. The Starmade a most generous donationspending $83,000 on buildingand equipping a hospital. Thathospital building today is theGrand Lodge Center, housing theoffices of the Grand Lodge,Grand Chapter of OES, and theYork Rite.Wil lard Van Brunt wrote,

“When I had knowledge that theSisters had rolled up their sleevesand taken a hand, that was thelimit, for I well know that whenwomen get into the game there issomething doing.”Eastern Star has been generous

in so many other ways. Theyhave contributed to the cost ofmaintaining Star members, paidfor the air conditioning of VanBrunt Hall, held Christmas par-ties and activities that continuetoday to enrich the lives of theresidents.The Eastern Star’s legacy of

generosity continues today withtheir support of current opera-tions, as well as their gifts to the“Caring to Grow” CapitalCampaign. The campaign is rais-ing money to support the build-

Dousman Masonic Home early 1900s.

ing of a new Rehabilitation andWellness Centers at Three Pillars.For more information or a copy

of the booklet, “Wisconsin

Masonic Home, 100 years ofcaring 1905 to 2005” pleasecontact the Development Officeat 262-965-2200.

“All Wisconsin Rusty Nail Degree”to be Conferred by Baraboo Lodge

By Bro. Skip BlakeThe officers and brothers of

Baraboo Lodge No. 34 are pleasedto announce the f irst “AllWisconsin Rusty Nail Degree”. This event is open to all Masons

in good standing. It will be held atthe Baraboo Masonic Center, 1082nd Ave., on Wednesday, October20. The evening begins at 6:30 with

a dinner of Jumbalaya, preparedby an “Authentic Cajun” from SaukPrairie Lodge No. 113, with theassistance of Baraboo and sur-rounding lodges fol lowed byremarks from attending GrandLodge Officers. The degree willbegin at 7:30 with coffee and fel-lowship to follow. This event should provide a great

time for all. It has several purposes. First and

foremost is fellowship for all whoattend. Secondly, it will be educa-tional and instructive for otherlodges. Baraboo has put on successful

Rusty Nail Degrees in the past. Thedegree is not long (about 15 to 20minutes). There are no long lec-tures, just explanations of signsgrips and words. For those whohave yet to see this degree, it’s agreat way to reintroduce brothersto all the signs grips and wordsthey may have forgotten.

After seeing this degree otherlodges can then go and performthe same at their lodges furthereducating and encouraging atten-dance from brothers who haven‘tattended regularly.The Masonic Center in Baraboo

is also an ideal venue for this event.It is centrally located, the facility islarge enough and has recentlyinstalled lift chairs.

Contact Past District LecturerEdwin ‘Skip’ Blake at 608-356-1182 for more information.

“Caring to Grow” Capital Campaign Gifts by the

LodgesThank you for contributing over $38,000!

Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364Dousman Lodge No. 315

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Island City Lodge No. 330 Kenosha Lodge No. 47

Kenosha Sunrise Lodge No. 359

If your lodge would like a presentation about the Capital Campaign pleasecall Director of Development, William Barnes at 262-527-4294.


News Events from the Lodges

Brethren from Wisconsin and Illinois at Batavia Lodge No. 404, Batavia, Ill., for the confer-ral of the Master Mason degree on Bro. Brian Marra.

District 11 Deputy John P. Marra and his son Brian R.Marra, new Master Mason of Geneva Lodge No. 139,Geneva, Ill.

By District Deputy John MarraDistrict 11 Deputy John Marra

was honored and privileged onAugust 21 to assist in the raisingof his youngest son, Brian R.Marra at Batavia Lodge No. 404in Batavia, Ill. He was also honored to have

present with him a largeWisconsin contingent of Brothers

from District 11 and beyond whomade the trip to take part in thismemorable Masonic event.Several Illinois Brethren and

Grand Lodge Officers from theState of Illinois participated andconferred the degree. Bro. Brian is a member of

Geneva Lodge No. 139 ofGeneva, Ill.

Due to the large number ofBrothers attending, the degreewas conferred in Batavia Lodgewhich has a larger facility. It was a wonderful experience

for Bro. Brian and his fatherDistrict Deputy John Marra andan great day of fel lowshipbetween the Brethren of Illinoisand Wisconsin.

Wisconsin and Illinois Masons Gather for Bro. Marra’s Master Mason Degree

Bro. Arden Mikich celebrates 50 yearsHurley Lodge No. 237, Mercer, recently honored Past Master ArdenMikich, formally of Minocqua, for 50 years of service. WorshipfulMaster Jack Reed (left) presented a 50 year pin, and certificate to Bro.Mikich. He was raised March 6, 1959 in Hurley Lodge. Bro. Mikich,is presently Secretary/Treasurer and Chairman of the Lodge Trustees.He is also active in initiating a fund raising effort for the constructionof a new lodge building for Hurley Lodge at Mercer. Bro. Mikich wasinstrumental in the reactivation of Island City Lodge No. 330 inMinocqua in 2000. He was appointed it's first Master, by the GrandLodge of Wisconsin. Bro. Mikich served the Grand Lodge as District8 Deputy before the reorganization to 12 districts.

Submitted by Bro Jack R. Reed, Master

Past Master Derek Hand of Keystone Lodge No. 263, Hayward, pre-sents a check to Connie Graf of Indianhead Action Agency HeadStart, for the purchase of an AED. Standing behind are: Dennis Zajac,Master; Al Heinkel, Senior Warden; and John Sigafus, Secretary.Keystone Lodge has provided seven AEDs to the Hayward area.

Submitted by Bro. Kevin Fischer, Newshawk

Keystone Lodge Provides Funding for Another AED

See more photos of theArgyle Open Air Lodge

on page 12.

By Rich RyghTwo miles off the road in a

beautiful val ley in ruralBlanchardvil le, an Open AirLodge was conducted by ArgyleLodge 178, on September 11.The drive into the valley along

rock outcroppings and a mean-dering stream on a single lanedirt road ended at a recreationaltrailer with a huge porch over-looking a large pond. A placecertainly free of cowans andeavesdroppers.Owners of the property Bros.

Karl and Jerry Gant, PastMasters of Argyle Lodge, hostedthe event.

The Lodge was setup down bythe pond for the conferral of thesecond and third sections of theMaster Mason Degree on Bros.Bryan Strommen and Stephan“Pete” Johnson.The damp misty morning

turned into a beautiful sunny day,with over thirty five Brethren inattendance including several

Brethren from Illinois.The Lodge was opened by Bro.

Ed Grabow, Past Master of SmithLodge No. 31, Monroe at 10:00a.m.Past Grand Master John W.

Wilke assumed the East as KingSolomon with Bro. RobertMarkham in the West for the sec-ond section conferral for Bros.Strommen and Johnson.PGM Wilke gave a little history

and information on KingSolomon’s Temple after the sec-ond section. The temple covered2 1/2 square miles and therewere 80,000 EAs and FCs.Searching the several apartmentsof the temple and taking roll callwas no small task and would takedays to complete.The Lodge was called informal

and the Brethren retired to thehuge porch for lunch. It was adelicious lunch including homegrown tomatoes and the finestlimburger cheese from Monroe.After lunch, the Lodge was

called to order by PGM Wilkeand Bro. Jerry Gant presentedthe historical lecture and DistrictChaplain David R. Ritchie pre-sented Bros. Strommen andJohnson with their aprons andBibles. Deputy Grand Master Davey L.

White, Jr., presented the illustrat-ed lecture using a chart and gavethe charge of the Master MasonDegree.The Brethren congratulated the

new Master Masons and theDeputy Grand Master conveyedthe greetings of Grand MasterJoseph B. Harker.

The lodge was closed byBrethren from I l l inois, withDistrict Deputy Grand MasterRichard Lyons, Grand Lodge ofIllinois, A. F. & A. M. in the East.

Argyle Lodge Raises Two NewBrothers in Open Air Lodge

Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr., presents the illustrated lecture in the third sectionof the Master Mason Degree to Bros. Stephan “Pete” Johnson and Bryan Strommen duringthe Open Air Lodge next to the pond on Bros. Karl and Jerry Gant’s property in ruralBlanchardville. Photo by Rich Rygh


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Eagle River Outdoor Master Mason DegreeBy Bro. Scott Bishop

Eagle River Lodge No. 248 con-ferred an outdoor Master Masondegree at the DeMolay Camp atOatmeal Lake, in OneidaCounty, on August 21. Aaron Lifschultz was raised tothe sublime degree in the beauti-ful Northwoods.The brothers spent several daysgetting the grounds ready for thedegree. Past Grand Master CarlWussow was instrumental inarranging the work crews andpreparing the food. Past Master Scott Bishop wasthe degree director and was veryproud of the work his brothersperformed. Bro. Aaron Lifschultz’s Fellow-craft examination was outstand-ing and he was a great candidate.He personally went around andlet the attending brothers intro-duce themselves.

Brotherly love and affection wasin full force and it was a great day

to be a Master Mason in theremote Northwoods.

Bro. Richard Mitchell in the East during the second section.

Worshipful Master Jim Carey III, new Master Mason AaronLifschultz and his poster Scott Bishop.

Brothers attending the outdoor Master Mason Degree at Eagle River, Kneeling (from left toright): Bob Corriveau, Jim Dakof, Don Meetz, Al Jurgens. First row: Past Grand Master CarlWussow, Past Grand Master Roger Magoon, Past Grand Master George Wallinger, KarlMcDonald, Roger Tesch, Worshipful Master Jim Carey III, Aaron Lifschultz, Don Eaglesham,George Welnetz, Hank Hosterman, Bob Echert, Kevin Hemp, Second row: Richard Reilly,Bob Beck, Al Rousseau, Thomas Foerster, Richard Mitchell, Lawrence Mueller, Scott Bishop,Gordon Kollauf, Gabriel Koltz, Bob Bateman, Kurt Lemke, Ted Walker, Scott Kellogg, KenMcGill.

Bro. Dave Lesemen VisitsHome Lodge After 57 Years

Dave Leseman, left, receives a Northwestern Lodge cap fromDon Eggens and Worshipful Master Dave Finley, right.

Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer

By Bro. Milt HelmerIt was a long time since he

attended lodge in Prescott,Wisconsin.

For Brother Dave Leseman ofCrowley, Texas, the return to hisparent lodge in Wisconsin took57 years. He was raised a MasterMason in Northwestern LodgeNo. 105, Prescott, on November10, 1951 and had not been backin his lodge since 1953.

Bro. Leseman, who carrieshimself with a self confident stylethat comes from a 21 year careerin the Army, made a trip backhome to visit relatives and timedthe visit so he could attend lodgein his hometown of Prescott.

After his introduction to theattending brothers ofNorthwestern Lodge, onWednesday, September 1, Bro.Leseman gave a brief recap of hislife growing up in Prescott andhis long and storied career. Heattended school right next doorto the Lodge at the old MaloneSchool. His entire family wasvery involved in Freemasonry.When he was raised, many of hisfamily participated in the degreework. Bro. Malone, the man hisschool was eventually named

after participated in his degree.During his 21 years with the

Army, Bro. Leseman attendedlodges in Germany, Massa-chusetts, Virigina, Georgia,Oklahoma, Texas and thePhilippines. But the most inter-esting lodge visit, according toBro. Lesman, was a trip to theScotland and attending ScotlandLodge No. 1. According to Bro.Dave, the Scottish Masons weredressed in kilts and played bag-pipes while they filed into theirchairs. The lodge was not con-vened until all had made their for-mal entrance.

In October of 1968, Bro.Dave took a job in Texas andbecame a plural member ofLodge No. 1439 in Crowley,Texas. He served several years asMaster of his lodge and is theholder of the Golden Trowel forhis Masonic work. Bro. Leseman said there are 27

lodges in the greater Fort Wortharea.

After Lodge was closed, Bro.Leseman was presented with aNorthwestern Lodge cap fromlong time Masons Don Eggensand Worshipful Master DaveFinley as a token of his visit.

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ObituaryPast Grand Master Donald E. Krueger

Bro. Donald E. Krueger,PGM, of Tampa, Florida,passed away Sept. 12, 2010at the age of 94. He was born in Milwaukee,

Wis., on May 26, 1916, to

Arnold A. and Lorraine (neePfieffer) Krueger.

He graduated fromBurlington High School andCarroll College. Bro. Kruegerwas employed by theNorthwestern Mutual LifeInsurance Company inMilwaukee until his retirementin 1976. He served a President of the

Board of Trustees of RacineCounty Hospital and asPresident of the WisconsinBoard of Directors of CountyHospitals. He was active inthe First CongregationalChurch and has served on theRacine County Social ServicesBoard of Directors.

He was a 57 year memberof Waukesha Lodge No. 37serving as Master in 1961. Hewas also a member ofBurlington Lodge No. 28.Bro. Krueger was electedGrand Master of Masons inWisconsin in 1969. Grand Master Krueger insti-

tuted the Grand Lodge’s LongRange Planning Committee.He served on many Grand

Lodge committees and will beremembered for over 30 yearsservice on the Grand LodgePersonnel Committee,Masonic Home PersonnelCommittee and the WisconsinMasonic Board of Welfare. Bro. Krueger was the

Executive Secretary of theMasonic Relief Association ofthe United States andCanada. He was the f irstExecutive Director of theWisconsin Masonic Founda-tion and the Masonic MedicalFoundation of Wisconsin, Inc.He started the DevelopmentOffice and initiated the GrandMaster’s visits to Florida andArizona.Surviving are his wife of 71

years, Lila; daughter KathleenMerrill (and former husbandMichael); half-brother ArnoldJr. of California and manyother relatives and friends.

Private Services were heldfor the family.Memorials may be made to

the Masonic Medical Fund ofWisconsin, 36275 SunsetDrive, Dousman, WI 53118.

Bro. Donald E.Krueger, PGM

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Bro Lorne Vokes proudly displays his 50 year certificate,behind him are his wife Mona and District Deputy ChrisHirthe.

News from Crandon Lodge No. 287By Bro. John McCulloch

Crandon Lodge No. 287 recog-nized 50 year member LorneVokes on September 14. Bro.Vokes was raised on November24, 1960 in Port Huron LodgeNo. 58, Port Huron, Michigan.He affiliated with Crandon Lodgeon June 8, 1995. On September 18, the Lodge

hosted their f irst ever openhouse. It was planned to coincidewith the community “Art In ThePark” event. Tours were conduct-ed, questions answered and threeyoung men requested petitions.One has already been returned.The Lodge will be hosting the

AARP defensive driving coursefor seniors on November 4.

Wilmot Lodge No. 241 PresentsAssistance to The Sharing Center

By Bro. Mike WoodThe Brethren of Wilmot Lodge

presented a check for $1,000.00to The Sharing Center inPaddock Lake, on July 30. The donation was raised at

Wilmot Lodge's Annual "Ride ToRaise The Roof Over Poverty",and will be used to provide relieffor those residents of theWestosha Area who find them-selves in dire circumstances.Pictured at the presentation are,

from left to right, wearingMasonic baseball caps, Bro. MikeRozario and Worshipful MasterBill Hahnfeldt.

Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. Presents LeadershipAchievement Awards to Bros. Moore and Gorsuch

Pictured (from left): Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Joseph B. Harker, WisconsinMasonic Home Board Chair; Past Grand Master Robert E. Moore; Bro. Robert Gorsuch; andBro. Mark Strautman, Three Pillars President and CEO.

Forest Lodge honors 50 year membersForest Lodge No. 130, Wausau, honored two 50 year members onSeptember 15. Bro. Mark Magnuson (left) was raised on April 24,1957 and Bro. Don Weinkauf (right) was raised on May 18, 1960.The two Brothers are pictured with Bro. Joe Barlow, Master.lifestyle and clinical needs in a

residential setting; the soon toopen Hickory SuitesRehabilitation, which will provideintensive, short-term care; andThree Pi l lars WellnessConnection, which will extendthe quality of life we providebeyond our campus boundariesand into the senior communityat-large. The staff and residents are

grateful to Bro. Moore and Bro.Gorsuch for their leadershipwhich has helped this organiza-tion remain faithful to its century-long tradition of values while atthe same time securing a com-petitive position to remain at theforefront of senior services forthe next hundred years.

and the Outreach CommitteeChair from 2008 until 2010.Bro. Gorsuch served as a BoardMember from 2001 thru 2010and the Finance and AuditCommittee Chair 2004 until2010. During these years, Three

Pillars added important new ser-vice enhancements including: theCompass Point Catered Livingprogram, which allows seniorsgreater flexibility in balancing

By Karla Branham ShawExecutive Assistant, Three PillarsThe Wisconsin Masonic Home,

Inc. presented LeadershipAchievement Awards onSeptember 11, to MWB RobertE. Moore, Past Grand Master,and Bro. Robert Gorsuch fortheir outstanding and dedicatedleadership to the WisconsinMasonic Home Board. Bro. Moore served as a Board

Member from 2004 thru 2010

Send information on yourupcoming Lodge events to theWisconsin Masonic Journal to beincluded in the calendar. Senditems by the 15th of the monthprevious to the event. [email protected] mail to Rich Rygh, Editor,5823 Madsen Circle, Oregon,WI 53575.

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Members of River Falls Lodge No.109 presented the Falls Theatrewith a token of their appreciation for helping promote Freemasonryin River Falls. The award was presented after their meeting onSeptember 21. The theatre donated several months of promotionalannouncements in their commercial openings. The announcementswere part of a multi level marketing plan implemented during Bro.Kilic's year as Master in 2009. Bro. Steve Schwartz (left), Master, pre-sented the plaque to Michelle "Mickey" Maher of the Falls Theatre; atright is Ozcan Kilic, Past Master of River Falls Lodge.

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Zor Shrine to Host Halloween PartyMark your calendar, and get

your costume ready for the finalmembership party of the year tobe held on October 30, at theZor Shrine Center, 575 ZorShrine Place, Madison.The emphasis of the party will

be on membership, and showingour guests how much fun wehave as Shriners, in addition tohaving a great time with Nobles,their Ladies and honoring ourPotentate Joe Thompson andLady Julie.The evening of social fun begins

at 5:00 p.m. in Hankwitz Hall.Eats and treats consisting of a

hors d’oeuvre buffet will begin at6:00 p.m. and will continue untilthe treats are gone.

A short program by BobCalverly, membership chairman,will be held from 7:30 to 8:00.The musical entertainment

starting at 8:00 is being providedby “Hovie the D.J.” Bring yourdancing shoes as the party andmusic will go until midnight. Costumes aren’t required but

encouraged. Door Prizes will be

awarded for best overall costume,most original costume, scariestcostume and best candidate cos-tume.The cost for this festive event

will be $30.00 per couple, or$15.00 per individual, but forprospective members, the cost ishalf price, $15.00 per couple or$7.50 per individual. See reservation form below.

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Inn & Suites located at 483Commerce Dr. (one half milefrom Zor next to the PrincetonAthletic Club). Guests should callthe hotel directly at 608-271-0200 and mention “ZorShriners” to get the Shrine rate.Do not call their nation wide 800number.Call the Zor Shrine office at

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The Officers of Baraboo Lodge No. 34 Present

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For those who have yet to see this degree, it’s a greatway to reintroduce brothers to all the signs, grips and

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Contact Bro. Edwin ‘Skip’ Blake at 608-356-1182for more information.

Degree will begin at 7:30

West Bend Lodge SponsoringDickens “A Christmas Carol”

“A Christmas Carol” is truly apart of our American Christmasheritage – a play that for all ofthe romantic and sentimentalreasons of the season, peoplewant to share with friends andfamily again and again. West Bend Lodge No. 138

leads the way as the presentingsponsor for West Bend’s produc-tion of “A Christmas Carol” in2010. Nick Mueller, Master ofWest Bend Lodge, says, “We’reexcited to be able to bring thisevent to the community, it’s a

chance for the Masonic Lodge tobring a special gift to the county’sChristmas Celebration.” The charm of the MasonicLodge production of “AChristmas Carol” will begin evenbefore patrons enter the lobby.Exterior décor, and greeters willimmerse theater goers in aDickensonian feel, with décor,holiday carolers, music andambiance. Members of theMasonic Lodge will offer MulledCider, and “Treats of the Season”for sale before performances and

during intermission at “DickensPub” in the lower level of theLodge building. Between the production staff,

and cast members, about 50 to70 people will be involved in thisproduction. Nancy Storrs isProduction Manager. Audiences can embrace “A

Christmas Carol” as the feel-good, harbinger of the season.Slated for each weekend fromNovember 26 through December12, the production will be stagedin all it’s Christmas glory – withDickens costumes, music, andtheatrical special effects puttingpeople literally in the “Spirit ofChristmas.”For additional information, con-

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Grand Secretary Michael A.DeWolf, PGM, wil l givingadvanced instruction on theMORI system at many of theDistrict Meetings. Watch formeeting information comingfrom your District Deputy. The following meetings are

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Bro. Henry Rogers Incorporated MasonicSymbolism into Hearthstone House

By Bro. Chad WolfWaverly Lodge No. 51

One of the goals of Masonry isthe life long quest for More Light.Some brothers not only think itand live it; they incorporateMasonry into the fabric of build-ings, and temples.In 1882 a brother in Appleton,

Wisconsin had an opportunity tonot only live the concept of seek-ing more light, he achieved it. Brother Henry J. Rogers andother members of Waverly Lodgepartnered together and financedbuying the newest and latesttechnology of the time; an inven-tion of Thomas Edison’s calledHydroelectricity.Brother Rogers had a vision andan opportunity for what wouldbecome a world first in history.Within a matter of a few years,Rogers had built a large mansionoutfitted with electricity andEdison light bulbs.The story of electricity is verywell documented, and is thefocus of the home currently theHearthstone House Museum.The story that is not so well docu-mented is the hidden symbolsincorporated in the fabric of thehome itself.Brother Rogers not only

obtained more light through elec-tricity, but has achieved creatinga treasure map of symbolism inthe home that allows the visitor avisual quest to seek more lightwhile walking through.Through wood work, floor tiles,

and stained glass, Brother Rogersmade available many interestingclues as to the homes secretmeaning. H. J. Rogers knew histechnological mansion would beviewed and visited as long as itstood, and he wanted all whoentered to know it was not only asymbol of great achievement and

technology, but also the quest forMore Light in Masonry.The Hearthstone House Mu-

seum is open weekly for tours. Ifyou are a Brother Mason andinterested in hidden symbols andmeanings, this is a must seewhen in the Fox Valley area.The Hearthstone Museum is

also currently seeking support inkeeping Brother Rogers searchfor More Light alive. The moreour current brothers can learnabout this historical landmark,

and see how it stands as a testa-ment of past brothers contribu-tions to society, the richer ourown Masonic history will becomein Wisconsin.

The Hearthstone HistoricHouse Museum is located inAppleton at 625 W. Prospect.More information is available at

www.focol.org/hearthstone orcall 920-730-8204.

Photos by Bro. Chad Wolfand Rich Rygh

Bro. Chad Wolf points out the symbols at the main entranceto Hearthstone House.

Visitors get a view of the stained glass window depicting theKnights Templar Cross upon entering the main hallway.

The sun window on the fourth floor landing allowing lightaccess down the stairway to the grand hallway. The sun atMeridian Height shows through the square and triangle win-dow.

At the main entrance are two pillars, with the roof of theTemple above.

Depiction of the radiating full moon above door that corre-sponds with stain glass window of female Egyptian MoonGoddess Tanit

The radiant sun is depicted above the main entrance, corre-sponding to the Junior Wardens window inside the MainEntrance.

Junior Warden’s window(inside main entrance) withthe sun rising in the east, hit-ting Meridian height, andthen setting in the west.


Argyle Open

Air Lodge

Bro. Karl Gant welcomes PGM JohnW. Wilke.

Bro. Ed Grabow opens the Lodge next to the pond on the Gant property in rural Blanchardville. (Seestory on page 6.)

Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr., gives the charge to NewMaster Masons Bryan Strommen (left) and Stephan “Pete” Johnson.

Sea-faring man Bill Smith con-fronts the ruffians.

District Deputy Grand MasterRichard Lyons, Grand Lodge ofIllinois, A. F. & A. M. and fellowBrethren from Illinois closed theLodge.

Bro. Jerry Gant gives the historical account of the MasterMason Degree.

Senior Deacon Mike Mudrey displays the Holy Bible, Squareand Compasses as Junior Warden, District Deputy ScottPedley, looks on during the opening of the Lodge.

Illinois Brethren from Plum River Lodge No. 554, Stockton, (fromleft) Lynn Lyons, Richard Williams and Duane Schubert.

Photos byRich Rygh


Stated Communicationsfor the Traveling Mason in Wisconsin

AdamsAdams Lodge No. 332

148 S. Grant • 608-339-2126 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark January & February

AlbanyAlbany Lodge No. 36

205 N. Water St. • 608-862-3227(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

AntigoAntigo Lodge No. 231

645 7th Ave. Meet 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

AppletonWaverly Lodge No. 51

315 S. Bluemound Dr.• 920-738-9220Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June thru August

AshlandAncient Landmark No. 210206 Sixth Ave. West • 715-682-

2906 (Sec) • Meet 1st Wed., 7 [email protected]

BaldwinCollins-Spring Valley Lodge 192790 Main St. • 715-977-0872 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

BarabooBaraboo Lodge No. 34

108 Second Ave. • 608-356-6739Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Barnes Barnes Lodge No. 365

Cty. Hwy. N • 715-372-4957 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tues. - 4th Tues. in June only

7 p.m. Dark Jan., Feb. & March

BarneveldBarneveld Lodge No. 319

108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BayfieldBayfield-Washburn Lodge No. 21529 N. 2nd Street • 715-779-3174 (Sec)Meets Monthly, 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Beaver DamDodge County Lodge No. 72Best Western Campus Inn, 815 ParkAve. • 920-210-1412 • Meet 3rd

Monday 7 p.m. - Dark July & August

BeloitMorning Star Lodge No. 10

229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-6073Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Wed. only in July & August

BerlinBerlin Lodge No. 38

124 E. Huron St. •920-361-9774 (Sec)Meets 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Jan.- Oct., andat 7 p.m. 2nd Thursday only, Nov. & Dec.

Dark July & August

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 • 715-284-5667

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.


BristolWashburn Lodge No. 145

8102 - 199th Ave. •262-857-7801Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrodheadBicknell Lodge No. 94

302 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldElmbrook Lodge No. 354

4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-549-0923Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldMcKinley Lodge No. 307

4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldMyron Reed No. 297

4550 N Pilgrim Rd. • 262-780-0176Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July and August

BurlingtonBurlington Lodge No. 28

325 N. Kane St. • 262-763-6290Meet 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.

Dark July, August

Camp DouglasCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272211 Main St. • 608-427-6542 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

CecilMason-Woods Lodge No. 368N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd • 715-745-2943 (Sec) • 1st & 3rd Tues., 10 a.m.


CedarburgVictory Lodge No. 320

501 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington 262-375-2931 (Sec) • 2nd & 4th Mon.6:30 p.m. • Dark June, July & August

ChetekChetek Lodge No. 277

216 Morrison St. • 715-924-4245 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.


Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-723-6341 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Clear LakeClear Lake Lodge No. 230411 Third Ave. • 715-263-3033

Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

ClintonvilleClintonville Lodge No. 197N4435 Hwy D • 715-754-5250

Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.Dark January, February & March

ColumbusColumbus Lodge No. 75

318 N. Ludington St. • 920-296-3139(Sec) • Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.


CrandonCrandon Lodge No. 287

211 S. Lake Ave. • 715-473-2741 (Sec) Meet 2nd Tues. Apr.-June & Sept.-Dec.

Meets 4th Mar.-May & July-Oct.

CrivitzTri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218918 Louisa St. • 715-854-3088Meet 2nd Wednesday 10 a.m.


DarlingtonEvening Star Lodge No. 64

433 Wells St. • 608-776-4213 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Dark July & August

DelavanSouthern Lakes Lodge No. 12

1007 S. Second St. • 262-728-6556 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Dodgeville Dodgeville Lodge No. 119

200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-3548 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

DousmanDousman Lodge No. 315

214 N. Main St. • 262-490-2787 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

DousmanGlen L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364

375 Hwy. 67 • 262-965-7468Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Dark June

DurandDurand-Pepin Lodge No. 149203 W. Main St. • 715-672-8052 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Eagle RiverEagle River Lodge No. 248610 E. Division • 715-479-8646

Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All Year

Eau ClaireEau Claire Lodge No. 112

616 Graham Ave. • 415-832-7759 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Eau ClaireGeorge B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351616 Graham Ave. • 715-563-0245Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Eau ClaireSanctuary Lodge No. 347

616 Graham Ave. • 715-832-7759Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

EdgertonFulton Lodge No. 69

312 W. Fulton St.Meets 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 July & August

EvansvilleUnion Lodge No. 32

104 W. Main St. • 608-882-6087 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

FennimoreFennimore Lodge No. 216

1225 12th St. • 608-822-4129Meet 2nd & 4th WednesdaysDark January & February

Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26

500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-6012Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July and August

FredericLandmark Lodge No. 244

109 United Way • 612-998-7901 (Sec).Meets 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

16794 S. Main St. • 608-582-4130 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 8 p.m.Dark July & August, 1st Mon. Sept.

GraftonVictory Lodge No. 320

1645 Highland Dr., #2 • 262-376-9619Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark June -August

Green BayDes Peres Lodge No. 85

525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 535 N. Taylor St. • 920-499-7265

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 & August

Green BayWashington Lodge No. 21

525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

GreenfieldDamascus Lodge No. 290

1235 E. Howard Ave • 262-853-5631Meet 2nd Tues., Spec. 4th Tues. 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

HartfordHartford Lodge No. 120

147 N. Rural St. • 262-673-4045Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

HaywardKeystone Lodge No. 263

10629 Main St. • 715-634-8735 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

HudsonSt. Croix Lodge No. 56

209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

JanesvilleJanesville-Western Star No. 552322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-754-2475Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

JeffersonJefferson County Lodge No. 9617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

KenoshaKenosha Lodge No. 47

807 - 61st St. • 262-657-7631Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Kenosha Sunrise Lodge No. 359

807 61st St. • 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 July & August

La CrosseFrontier-Badger Lodge No. 45

118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark 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. Lakeshore Dr. • 262-248-9900Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 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

LodiLodi Valley Lodge No 99

114 First St. • 608-592-4820 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Lone RockFranklin Lodge No 16

237 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Meets All Year

MadisonCommonwealth Lodge No. 325301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-358-8921

Travel 1st Wed.& Stated 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. Meets All Year

MadisonDoric Lodge No. 356

85 S. Stoughton Rd.• 608-224-0895(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m.


MadisonFour Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-233-3902

Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st followsholiday wknd., 10 a.m. Meets All Year

Madison Hiram Lodge No. 50

310 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m

Dark 1st Mondays, June thru September

MadisonMadison Lodge No. 5

301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Meet 1st Thursday July & August

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 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MarshfieldMarshfield Lodge No. 224

402 W. 4th St. • 715-384-8646Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.


MedfordMedford Lodge No. 217

150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6851 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.


MenomonieMenomonie Lodge No. 164N5729 - 410th St. • 715-235-2667

Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

MercerHurley Lodge No. 237

5179 N. Hwy. 51 • 715-475-2453Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January, February & March

MerrillVirginia Falls Lodge No. 226

916-1/2 E. Main Street • 715-675-8440Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


MerrillanMerrillan Lodge No. 279

103 S. Main Street • 715-333-2083 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & March

MiddletonMiddleton-Ionic Lodge No. 1807409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-4418Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MiltonMilton Lodge No. 161

508 Vernal Avenue • 608-754-2464Meets 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

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 MondaysDark July & August

MilwaukeeFreemasons Lodge No. 363

790 N. Van Buren St. • 414-425-5166Meets 1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MilwaukeeJames M. Hays Lodge No. 331790 N. Van Buren• 414-774-0366 (Sec)

Meet 1st Mondays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & August

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 Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & August

MilwaukeeNathan Hale Lodge No. 350

790 N. Van Buren • 262-522-9872 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Mineral Point Mineral Point Lodge No. 1

310 High St. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dark 3rd Mon. Dec. – 3rd Mon. March

MinocquaIsland City Lodge No. 330

7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-277-2810(Sec.) • Meet 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Meets all year

MondoviBuffalo River Masonic Lodge No. 252245 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.


MosineeMosinee Lodge No. 318

607 13th St. • 715-693-3150 (Sec.)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

MukwonagoLaflin-St. James Lodge No. 247206 S. Main St. • 262-363-8926Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 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 July & August

NeoshoNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108315 E. Schuyler St. • 262-569-5670 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

New DiggingsBenton Lodge No. 268

Cty. Hwy W • 608-348-7365 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.


New GlarusNew Glarus Lodge No. 310

207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.


New HolsteinCalumet Lodge No. 172

2019 Washington St.• 920-894-2745 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Meets All Year

New LisbonJuneau Lodge No. 103

304 S. Adams St. • 608-565-7207(Sec) • Meet 1st & 2nd Thurs 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

New RichmondNew Richmond Lodge No. 195119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


NeoshoNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108315 E. Schuyler St. • 262 567-2354

(Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

OconomowocOconomowoc-Hartland Lodge 42307 N. Lake Road • 262-567-9898

Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

Oconto Pine Lodge No. 188

513 Superior Ave. • 920-378-5427Meet 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark December & January

OmroOmro Lodge No. 168

160 E Main Street • 920-685-2798Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.

Dark January, February & March

OnalaskaOnalaska Lodge No. 214

330 Main Street • 608-783-5602 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.


OregonOregon Lodge No. 151

210 Park St. • 608-835-9236Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Lodge Listings are continued on page 14


New Master MasonsNew Master Masons Stated Communications (continued from page 13)

OshkoshOshkosh Lodge No. 27

204 Washington Ave. • 920-231-3410Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

OwenOwen Lodge No. 317

713 W. Third St. • 715-229-2832 (Sec.)Meets 1st Monday at 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at

11 a.m. • Dark July & August

PalmyraPalmyra Lodge No. 68

125 N. Third St. • 262-495-4887Meets 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.


PewaukeePewaukee Lodge No. 246

126 Main St. • 262-367-4816.(WM)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.


PhillipsPhillips Lodge No. 225

137 N. Lake Ave. • 715-339-3785Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.


Platteville Melody Lodge No. 2

783 Enterprise Drive • 608-349-6021Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Meets All Year

PlymouthCassia Lodge No. 167

441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

PortageFort Winnebago Lodge No. 33111 W. Conant Street • 608-742-6468Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Meet 2nd Tues. July/Aug. Dark Jan/Feb

Port WashingtonOzaukee Lodge No. 17

504 W. Grand Ave. • 262-284-9978Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

PotosiWarren Lodge No. 4

112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2719 (Sec)Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

PoynettePoynette Lodge No. 173

Poynette City Hall, 106 Main, Call Sec. 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 & 3rd Wed.,7:30 p.m. • Dark July & Aug.

Prairie du SacSauk Prairie Lodge No. 113

580 Water St.• 608-544-2491 (WM)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July, August & 1st Mon. in Sept.

PrescottNorthwestern Lodge No. 105

132 N. Court St. • 715-262-5478 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

RacineRacine-Belle City Lodge No. 181210 Main St. • 262-633-6658

Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All Year

ReedsburgReedsburg Lodge No. 79

213 E. Main St. • 608-524-3281Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.


RhinelanderRhinelander Lodge No. 242

23 E. Davenport St. • 715-277-2692 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


Rice LakeBlue Hills Lodge No. 234

225 W. South St. • 715-234-1888 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Richland CenterRichland Lodge No. 66

209 W. Union St. • 608-538-3173 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

RiponPrairie View Lodge No. 95

W14188 Hwy KK. • 920-203-8075 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Dark Jan. & Feb. -- 2nd Tues. Nov. & Dec.

River FallsRiver Falls Lodge No. 109

122 E. Walnut St. • 715-425-2333Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Shawano Shawano Lodge No. 170

201-1/2 S. Main St. • 715-526-3920 Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.


SheboyganSheboygan Lodge No. 11

411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-457-3111Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Shell LakeShell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 22128 Doboy Drive • 715-468-7004 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.July & August 3rd Tuesday only

ShullsburgAmicitia Lodge No. 25

127-1/2 Water St. • 608-965-3414 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 8 p.m.

Dark July & August

South MilwaukeeSouth Shore Lodge No. 3

2703 S. Chicago Ave. • 414-840-3393 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm

Dark July & August

SpartaValley Lodge No. 60

603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Not Available

Star PrairieNorth Star Lodge No. 187Bridge St. • 715-248-3279

Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July August

Stevens PointEvergreen Lodge No. 93

2854 Church Street • 715-345-1846Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


StoughtonKegonsa Lodge No. 73

125 S. 5th St. • 608-873-9204Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Sturgeon Bay Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 17431 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Sun PrairieSun Prairie Lodge No. 143152 N. Bird St. • 608-825-3925Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Superior Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 3293117 N. 21 St .• 715-392-1398Meet 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Superior Superior Lodge No. 236

1503 Belknap St .• 715- 392-1398 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

SussexLincoln Lodge No. 183

P.O Box 215, Menomonee Falls 53051 • 262-250-0858 (Sec) • Meets at Sussex Lodge2nd Tuesday,7 p.m. Dark July & August

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. • 262-878-9938 Meet 2nd Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Meets All Year

ViroquaLa Belle Lodge No. 84

118-1/2 S. Main • 608-637-7581 • Meet 1st& 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Meet 1st Wed. July,August & Dec. • Dark January & February

WaterlooWaterloo Lodge No. 63

300 Hendricks Street • 920-478-2048 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Web: www.waterloomasonry.com

WaukeshaWaukesha Lodge No. 37

317 South Street • 262-542-6753Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

WaupacaWaupaca Lodge No. 123

105-1/2 N. Main Street • 715-258-2208 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


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. • 920-647-0201 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark Jan. & Feb. - 4th Monday of Dec.

Wauwatosa Henry L Palmer Lodge No. 301 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-771-5278

Meet 4th Friday, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August

Wauwatosa Wisconsin Lodge No. 13

4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

West AllisDay-Lite Lodge No. 358

7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9 a.m.

Dark July & August

West AllisWauwatosa Lodge No. 267

7515 W. National Ave. • 262-250-1588Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

West AllisWest Allis Lodge No. 291

7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

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, 7:30 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

WhitewaterSt. John's Lodge No. 57

226 W. Main Street • 920-650-5406Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wilmot Wilmot Lodge No. 241

30702 113th St. • 262-889-8181 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

WinneconneWinneconne Lodge No. 186

100 W. Main Street • 920-582-7815 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wisconsin DellsDells Lodge No. 124

815 Oak St. • 608-254-8136 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 1282321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-423-2770Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Armistead-Bingham Lodge No. 1862

Call Secretary at 815-623-8460 for next meetingdate & location [email protected]

Meets 5th Saturdays, 1 p.m.

Please call ahead before attending. The addresses listed are where the lodge meets and are not necessarily their postal address.

To list your lodge contactAd Manager Diane Igl,

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Wilmot Lodge raises three MMs in three days

Most Worshipful Grand Master Joseph B. Harker and Grand TilerFrank Mayer attended Wilmot Lodge No. 241 on June 29 to markthe conclusion of three Master Masons being raised in three days bythe Lodge. Brother Bill Labovitz was raised on June 27, Brother MikeRozario was raised on June 28, and Brother Clint Thompson wasraised on June 29. Pictured front row (left to right): Clint Thompson,Mike Rozario, Bill Gluchman (raised June 1), and Bill Labovitz. Backrow: Grand Tiler Frank Mayer, Worshipful Master Bill Hahnfeldt, andMost Worshipful Grand Master Joseph B. Harker.

Submitted by Bro. Mike Wood

Bro. Brendan Connelly was raised to the sublime degree of MasterMason on September 8, in Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 83,Madison. The ceremony was performed in the Emulation Ritual.Antique working tools were used and Beethoven’s “Moon LightSonata” was incorporated into the proceedings. Attendees includedDistrict Deputy David Bomkamp and Bro. Ted Erickson, AreaAdministrator. A Festive Board was held after the Lodge meeting inBrother Brendan’s honor, on the occasion of his being raised to thedegree of Master Mason. Pictured (left to right) Bro. Ted Erickson,Area Administer; Brother Paul Gordon, Master; Bro. BrendanConnelly; and District Deputy David Bomkamp.

Submitted by Bro. Paul Gordon, Master

Bro. Connelly raised in Ben Franklin Lodge

Brother Shane Brath was raised a Master Mason in Doric Lodge No.356 on Tuesday, September 7. Pictured (from left): Tim Tainter,Senior Deacon; Ward Nottestad, new MM Shane Brath, LowellTainter, and Greg Corey, conferring Master. Brothers Tim and Lowellare the father and grandfather of Bro. Brath’s spouse.

Submitted by Bro. Paul Hallingstad, Master

Bro. Shane Brath new MM in Doric Lodge


Bro. Red Bear’s Fur Trader Memorabilia CollectionBro. Red Bear got interested in buckskinning over 40

years ago when he attended a heritage days in Missouriwhere he grew up. He said, “Four or five men from theDefiance Arms Group were charging 50 cents to shoot amuzzleloader, I paid the money, shot the gun and that wasthe start. “I came back and bought a 50 caliber Hawker fordeer hunting, then I acquired buckskins, then I needed ateepee and I have been acquiring things ever since.”See story on page 1.

Old tobacco pouch with cloves woven into thebeadwork to preserve the tobacco.

A peace metal attached to a decorative collar.These were given to Indian Chiefs at the signing oftreaties by the U. S. government.

A neck pouch with a Masonic Emblem (the G wasnot used before 1840) with Hudson Bay tradebeads and a Northwest Medallion and Order of theBeaver Medallion. The Order of the Beaver is adegree that may be given to any Masonic buckskin-ner in pre-1840 attire, by a member of the NorthAmerican Order of the Beaver, in a lodge of primi-tive setting. A minimum of two members isrequired to present this degree and a current duescard is required.

A early 1800s storage cabinet on the wall of the log cabin.

Gentlemen’s clothes of the era.

One corner of the basement of Bro. Red Bear’s home showing a portion of his collec-tion. “The basement is where the men hang out when they visit,” he says.

Eating utensils, a tomahawk anda pair of 1700s read-ing glasses.

Early Past Master’sJewel.

Chevron trade beadswith chinese tradecoins.

Photos by Rich Rygh


Traveling GavelDistrict 1

Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 District 2

Blue Hills Lodge No. 234District 3

Rhinelander Lodge No. 242District 4

Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322 District 5

Merrillan Lodge No. 279District 6

Waupaca Lodge No. 123

District 7 Waterloo Lodge No. 63

District 8Richland Lodge No. 66

District 9Dousman Lodge No. 315

District 10Hartford Lodge No. 120

District 11Pewaukee No. 246

District 12Day Lite Lodge No. 358

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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Forest Lodge raises four new Master MasonsForest Lodge No. 130, Wausau raised four new Master Masons this summer. Pictured in the front rowfrom left with Bro. Joe Barlow, Master (center) are new Master Masons: Mitch Bottomley, Erik Pohjola,Bernardo Dorfman and Jesse Furrer. Back row: Peter Rotter, Jon Galindo, Jim Bitner, Stephen Britton,Tony Fondell, Rocky Woodward, Jim Carlson and Roger Hancock. The Master would like to thank allthose that helped with the degrees.

Submitted by Bro. Joe Barlow, Master

First Annual Camp DouglasLodge Sportsmen’s Shoot

By Bro. Leo ClarkCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272

hosted their first annual MasonicSportsmen’s Shoot on August28. Nearly 30 sportsmen and

women, Masons and Shrinersfrom throughout southernWisconsin participated in thedaylong event. A 50-target Skeet Shoot was

held in the morning, at theTomah-Warrens Sportsmen’sAll iance, and a 50-targetSporting Clays in the afternoon,at Woods & Meadow huntingpreserve, also in Warrens.Proceeds will be used for schol-

arships and equipment and sup-plies grants for local area schools

PGM John Wilke takes careful aim, at one of the stations atthe Sporting Clays event at Woods and Meadow Preserve, inWarrens. In the background, setting off the clays and scor-ing, are event chairman Bro. Chuck Huffman and his daugh-ter, Charlene.

Kaslin Kasten draws winning tickets for door prizes, whileBro. Chuck Huffman holds the bowl. Kaslin, the daughter ofMike and Mary Kasten, of Warrens, has been receiving treat-ment from the Twin Cities Shriners Hospital. Bro. Huffmanis her sponsor. The Kasten family all participated in theshoot.

By Lorin JonesWidows Sons Lady

Wisconsin Grand Chapter,Low Twelve

Widows Sons Masonic RidersAssociation held a Gathering inIndianapolis, Ind. this past LaborDay weekend. The Widows Sonsis a group of brother Masonswho enjoy the sport of motorcy-cling. Of the over 200 in atten-dance, representation at thisyears Gathering included broth-ers and their ladies fromWisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana,Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee,California, Connecticut,Mississippi and Ontario, Canada.The event was open to Widows

Sons and their ladies as well asMaster Masons who have aninterest in Widows Sons. Theattendees enjoyed the hospitalityof American Legion Post #64,whose grounds were taken overby tents, campers, and R.V’s.Indoor types were welcomed atthe nearby Comfort Inn andSuites. Rough Ashlars Chapter Widows

Sons of Moorsville, Indiana werethe hosts and did a fantastic job,packing the 4 day weekend withtons of fun. While registration began on

Thursday, a flag presentationbegan the opening ceremonieson Friday morning. Other activities included motor-

cycle field events such as a bal-loon toss, barrel roll, and slowride. Evenings were filled withmusic by a DJ, live band andkaraoke. Some of the ladies evengot in a little line dancing! Rides to tour of the Scottish

Rite Cathedral and downtownIndianapolis on Friday and theMasonic Home on Sunday werea highlight. On Saturday there was a ride to

Indywest Harley Davidson wherea hotdog lunch was provided bythe HOG Chapter. Those who remained at the

event site were treated to lunchby the hosting Comfort Inn andSuites. Dozens of brothersreceived the Widows SonsDegree, and over 60 received theSword of Bunker Hill Degree.During the degrees, ladies had

an opportunity to socialize, ortake a dip in the hotel pool. OnSunday, several enjoyed break-fast at Speedway Masonic Lodgeand returned for services provid-ed by the Unchained GangMotorcycle Ministries. The Chapter at the 2010

Gathering with the most atten-dees was the Rough Ashlars.They were awarded the WidowsSons version of the TravelingGavel, the Crankshaft award.Other awards presented were forthe field events, rider travelingthe furthest to attend the rally,which was over 1250 miles, theoldest rider, and a traveling awardfor the winner of the mini bikerace.While fellowship and fun are an

important part of this event, phil-anthropy is not forgotten. Somemembers construct their ownmini bikes for races held atWidows Sons rallies. Funds raised by donations for

the races go to the Widows SonsBenevolence Fund for brothers inneed.Recent recipients have been the

widow of a brother who did nothave burial insurance and a fami-ly with two small children wholost their home to fire. The recip-ients of this years fund will beshared by the Indiana MasonicHome and the Miracle Ride ben-efiting Riley Children’s Hospital.A check for $3000 was pre-

sented to the Miracle Ride thisyear. Brother David “Puff”Griffiths, President of KentuckyTravelers Chapter, MountWashington, Kentucky raisedfunds of $1000 for a challenge tocut his hair and shave his head!His long locks and one half of themoney raised will be donated tothe Locks of Love Charity whichmakes wigs for children receivingtreatment for cancer. The otherhalf of the money was donated toKosair Shrine Charities. In keeping with the spirit of

charity, attendees generouslydonated many thousands of dol-lars over the course of the week-end for several other charitiessupported by individual Chaptersin attendance. The ongoing charity supported

by the Rough Ashlars Chapter isthe Sheltering Wings, domesticabuse shelter for women and chil-dren. Local Chapters participateregularly in rides to raise fundsfor a wide variety of charitablecauses.Widows Sons operate chapters

in most states and several foreigncountries. Membership is open toMaster Masons who ride motor-cycles. Their goals include support of

their Blue lodge; provide amethod for fellowship amongMaster Masons who ride; and to

increase awareness and educa-tion about Masonry to the motor-cycling community. New mem-bers are always welcome. To become a member of the

Widows Sons, Master Masonsmust be a member of a BlueLodge in the State/Province towhich they apply for WidowsSons membership. For more information about the

Widows Sons, visit our website atwww.widowssons.com. Links to local Chapters can be

found on this site. The 2011 Gathering is sched-

uled to be held in Ontario,Canada.

Widows Sons Gathering Held in Indianapolis

AddressChanging?Remember to notify your lodge

secretary or the Grand LodgeOffice of your change of address.

Grand LodgeF. & A. M. of Wisconsin36275 Sunset DriveDousman, WI 53118

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Masonic Buckskinners at Shinin Times Valley

Worshipful Master Dick Preston and Senior Warden Chris Gans prepare to openPerseverance Lodge 1836 No. 366 at 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Bro.Preston is a member of Poynette Lodge No. 173 and Bro Gans is a Past Master ofWaupaca Lodge No. 123 and a member of Manawa Lodge No. 82.

Bro. Greg Flanagan roasts a pig. Bro. Flanagan isa member of Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99 andCrescent Valley Lodge No. 97, Black Earth.

The Tiler collected the weapons before the opening of the Lodge.

Bro. Steve “Puck” Weber in front of his lodge. Bro.Weber is a member of Fulton Lodge No. 69, Edgerton.

Bro. Barry Maxfield and his wife Dorothy take a moment to relax in theirlodge. The lodge is a replica of George Washington’s Marquis. Bro. Maxfieldis a the Master of Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226, Merrill and a Past Master ofPerseverance Lodge 1836.

Bro. Lee Raymond, a member of CherryValley Lodge No. 173, Cherry Valley, Ill.,displays his powderhorn with the Masonicemblem.

PhotosbyRichRygh


Masonic Buckskinners at Shinin Times Valley

Bro. Scott Anderson, an EA of Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99packs a clay pipe from a tobacco pouch.

Bro. Scott “Blue Light” Magnusson splits wood for cooking.Bro. Magnusson is a member of Oregon Lodge No. 151.

Tiler L. Andy “Red Bear” Van Sickle returns the sword to theMaster at the close of Perseverance Lodge 1836.

Senior Deacon Chris Gans lights the three tapers at theopening of Perseverance Lodge 1836.

Bro. Jim “Bone” Goldsmith, a member of Oregon, Lodge No.151, in front of his lodge.

Photos by Rich Rygh

wmj october 2010 - grand masonic lodge of wisconsin

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