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COMING EVENTS at the Masonic Center Tuesday, April 12 Regular Communication. Lunch 6:30; meeting at 7:30 Tuesday, April 26 Regular communication. Lunch 6:30; meeting at 7:30. Thursday, April 28 Doc Jonas Memorial Cribbage Tournament 5 pm start Wednesday, April 30 Spring District meeting Baldwin American Legion 5:30 pm
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April Anniversaries Richard DeCosta April 2, 05 Gayl Greske April 2, 05 Bruce Schumaker April 2, 05 John Reinkey April 3, 61 Greg Eaton April 3, 04 Steve Bristol April 3, 04 Scott Bristol April 3, 04 Rick Swan April 9, 02 Chris Tashjian April 9, 02 Dan Sherry April 9, 92 Steve Broton April 9, 02 Robert K. Swanson April 19,71 Terry Falde April 23, 96 Kraig Krueger April 23, 13 Ross Christopherson April 26, 94 Harold Coulson April 27, 76 Todd Hines April 28, 87
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Greetings from the East By Frank During, Worshipful Master
Greetings from the East!
March has passed and with it our Pancake Breakfasts on Sunday mornings; they will surely be missed by everyone. Brother Dennis again did a marvelous job orchestrating these well attended public events. March also brought the beginning of spring, this change of seasons is highly anticipated after the dreary months of winter. We will soon be cleaning road ditches, having barbecues and enjoying the great outdoors. As we have in the last few months revisited the three Craft Degrees taught in the Blue Lodge, we have learned that: • As an Entered Apprentice, we learned the importance of our outward relationships with others and the institutions of our society. • As a Fellowcraft, we were taught that it takes a combination of Intellect, Experience, Intuition, Feeling, Emotion, and Education to make real progress in life. We also discovered our dual nature and that there is a spirit within us, which can lead us to self-improvement. • As a Master Mason, we turned inward and came face to face with our own worst enemy - our Ego; and then we were given the opportunity to transcend our passions and our prejudices, becoming true to who we are and to the best within us. Now, we are prepared, through our own efforts, to advance to higher awareness that is to be found in the advancement to the higher Degrees which are taught in the Scottish Rite. And, like the Craft Degrees, the Scottish Rite Degrees form a progressive system of morality, veiled
allegory. The 4th to the 14th degree in the Scottish Rite are called the ineffable Degrees, or the Lodge of Perfection, because their principal purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the ineffable name of Deity. The Degrees amplify the legend of the Master Mason Degree, and stories of the biblical era, leading up to the building of King Solomon’s Temple. These Degrees are designed to impress more forcefully the teachings of the first three Degrees. Each taking the theme from the many names of God, “God is love”, “God is merciful”, ‘God is Just”. All Masons know that they are not perfect, but there is the path to perfection; by progressing through the 11 degrees of the Lodge of Perfection in the Scottish Rite. I invite all of you who have not been through the Scottish Rite to join us this April 9th and 23rd at the consistory meeting in Eau Claire. If you have any questions about the Scottish Rite please contact me or Brother Rick Swan. Lao Tzu once said: Watch your thoughts; They become words. Watch your words; They become actions. Watch your actions; They become habits. Watch your habits; They become character. Watch your character; It becomes your destiny. I believe that through Masonry, and the constant search for more knowledge, this Fraternity can accomplish all of that. You will build a better character by learning and continue to learn, the many lessons Masonry can teach you and thus, have a great and positive influence on your destiny. Let’s together build better characters. See you at our next lodge meeting, Frank During, Worshipful Master © Copyright 2016 Helmer Printing
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Martha - Martha’s station represents the uncertainty of human life arm in arm with Hope and Immortality. Her lesson is that we should walk in Faith, because without that we would find this life unbearable.
Kris Webster PM
Electa - Electa represents Loving Kindness as we’ve learned in the Ten Commandments. She practiced what she preached which is a life lesson for all of us. Together, the Star Points represent all the virtues that we talk about in the Order. In truth, none of us practice all of them every day, but we should consider them goals as good Eastern Star members.
Change is good. That doesn’t mean we don’t value what came before, but it means we are open to “different”. While having the same officers year after year is “comfortable” it’s also kind of boring. Different officers bring different perspectives; that doesn’t mean better or worse - it just means different. Heaven forbid we might have to go outside our comfort level as that might mean extra work! The fact is, if we don’t think outside the proverbial box we might actually just tread water and stay the same year after year after year until we don’t exist anymore. I don’t want to intentionally scare anyone, but we need to grow and we need to stay active in our communities if we’re going to be a healthy organization. That means we need to bring in new members and work in our communities to let people know that Eastern Star exists and is a fraternal organization that cares about the people around us. End of sermon. In the last two editions we’ve talked about the officers of the Order of the Eastern Star and we’ve finally come to our very special Star Points: Adah - Adah is the first Star Point and is the symbol of Fidelity. Her lesson is that we should be faithful to all our obligations, whether to other people or God and country. Ruth - Ruth represents Constant Devotion in all we believe and do. Her lesson is to stay true to our beliefs.
Nilssen’s
Esther - Esther represents Loyalty. She did not make the easy choice - she stayed true to her past and made the right choice.
Spring means many Friends Nights and other social gatherings. Our Third Annual Ladies Tea will be held -on Sunday, May 1st at 2pm. Please contact Joyce Swan if you plan to attend. Her phone is 715-273-4924; email is
[email protected]. This is a major fund-raiser for the Chapter, so please attend or lend a hand. Prior to that on Tuesday, April 19th Ellsworth Chapter will host it’s Friends Night beginning at 7pm. Other Friends Nights that are coming up are Northwest/Clear Lake on April 26th (this is a change of date) and New Richmond on May 12th ( I hope this is right because it’s not their normal meeting night, but it’s the date in their program). New Richmond is planning a carnival theme, so dress casually as though you’re going to the fair. It’s a busy time, so please try to attend all the events you can for the good of the Order. Star love!
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Eastern Star Calendar of Events April 5 - Stated Meeting, Ellsworth Chapter 7pm, Election of Officers April 19 - Stated Meeting & Friends Night, Ellsworth Chapter 7pm April 26 - Friends Night at Clear Lake (Change of date) May 1 - Ellsworth Ladies Tea 2pm RSVP’s to Joyce Swan May 3 - Stated Meeting, Ellsworth Chapter 7pm May 12 - Friends Night at New Richmond Dress like you’re going to a Carnival! May 13 - Hancock Lodge Mason of the Year Banquet May 17 to 19 - Grand Chapter, “A Light in the Harbor”, Stevens Point, WI Serving Committees April 5 - Noreen Falde & Audrey Samuel April 19 (Friends Night) - Carolyn Fenske, Theresa Odalen, Ellen Sherry
Winners of the Masonic Rifle announced on Sunday
Fundraising Report by Dennis Donath, PM
The beautiful commemorative Henry 22LR was awarded at the Hancock Lodge on Sunday, March 13th along with cash prizes. The raffle was held, in part, to help fund the school lunch programs in both Ellsworth and Prescott. Worshipful Master Frank During officiated at the drawing with the help of Judy Broton of Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Despite a somewhat rocky start in January when the temperatures were well below zero, our pancake breakfasts brought in just under $1,500 to the Lodge treasury. Not exactly a record, but reasonably successful. None of that would have been possible without the help of an awesome group of Hancock Lodge and Eastern Star helpers. I don’t have the final figures for the Hancock Lodge raffle yet, but I know we missed our goal of selling 200 tickets by a substantial amount. We did bring in enough money to pay the winning prizes plus the $2,000 we had obligated ourselves to contribute to the school lunch programs in Ellsworth and Prescott. We would have been in trouble, if not for the generosity of Scott and Joanne Gulbranson, who donated the special edition Masonic rifle, which was given away as the first prize. Congratulations to Steve Bristol, who won the rifle. The next major event that I am aware of is the annual Doc Jonas Cribbage Tournament which will be held at the Masonic Center on April 28th. Although I am not a very good player, I love cribbage. I will be traveling that week, so I won’t get to see Kraig Krueger win again. As I write this, I am so sorry for the loss of my next door neighbor and fishing buddy, Gary Melstrom, who passed away this morning (March 24th). He put up a good fight, but pancreatic cancer is hard to beat. On the day before he died, the members of Northwestern Lodge in Prescott held a special meeting at the Care Center in Prescott, in his honor. He waited until the last of his Masonic friends departed before falling asleep, not to awaken again. He will be missed.
The winner of the rifle was Steve Bristol, while cash prizes were won by Milt Helmer, Jeff Pajac and William Krueger. Just before the drawing, Worshipful Master Frank During presented Brother Dennis Donath with a special plaque in appreciation for his tireless efforts heading up the pancake breakfasts at the lodge. Past Master Steve Broton and his wife Judy traveled from their new home in Reedsburg to be with his brothers on Sunday. Worshipful brother Frank thanked Brother Scott Gulbranson of the Outdoor Store for donating the rifle, Kraig Krueger for chairing the raffle and to everyone who purchased tickets. The project was a huge success.
May 3 - Joyce Swan & Patty Renk
Donath honored
June 7 (Noon Potluck Picnic at the Lodge) Jean Evans & Barb Bollinger
Brother Dennis Donath is shown receiving a handsome engraved plaque from Worshipful Master Frank During for his years of service as head of the pancake breakfast. Donath has done an outstanding job in this position for the past 14 years. His work has helped the lodge fund their scholarships every year.
June 21 (Installation of Officers) Helga Felt & Daryl Donath
Feuerhelm Langer, LTD.
Brotons visit Steve and Judy Broton paid a visit to Hancock Lodge in Ellsworth during their final pancake breakfast for 2016. Pictured left to right seated is Judy Broton and Daryl Donath. Standing left to right is Steve Broton, Frank During and Dennis Donath. The Brotons now live in Reedsburg where is holds a dual membership. Hancock Lodge is Steve’s home lodge.
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A Masonic Retreat: September 24-25, 2016 Sponsored by Minnesota Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons Minnesota Chapter No. 1 presents a weekend of fellowship and workshops for all Masons covering various topics, i.e., Masonic teachings, Masonic esoterica, Kabbalah, ritual, Rosicrucians, etc. Highlighted by a Saturday evening talk by Tim Hogan, “Gnostic Mysteries of Masonry”, please join us to enjoy education, fellowship and a journey into the hidden and not so hidden mysteries of Masonry, how we can live from their teachings in our lives and carry them into the world.
2016 Masonic Retreat / YMCA Camp St. Croix Registration The Masonic Retreat begins Saturday, September 24 promptly at 10:00 AM and concludes Sunday, September 25 by 3:30 PM. Registration and room check-in start at 9:00 am. Please make travel plans accordingly. It is about a 45 minute drive from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport to YMCA Camp St. Croix. The one night lodging for the retreat at Camp St. Croix is Saturday, September 24. Meals at Camp St. Croix begin with lunch September 24 and end with lunch September 25. Lodging and 4 Meals at Camp St. Croix for the retreat is $ 140.00 by April 15 + see below. Commuter’s day usage fees: $ 45.00/day x 2 days is $ 90.00 . For those traveling from some distance out of town, an additional night Lodging for Friday, September 23 and Breakfast September 24 may be arranged at Camp St. Croix ahead of time. Ask Terry for details. Payment is by check only. Make the check out to MN Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons. Please fill out and send the bottom portion of this registration form and your check to: Terry Christiansen 57 Glen Edge Road St. Paul, MN 55110 Contact information: Terry Christiansen 612-741-6298 Email address:
[email protected] Stay in touch with updates on the retreat at: http://www.mnyorkrite1.org/
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make checks out to: MN Chapter No. 1 York Rite Masons Mail payments to Terry Christiansen, 57 Glen Edge Road, Dellwood MN 55110 http://www.mnyorkrite1.org/ It is with sadness that we let you know of the passing of Brother Gary Melstrom this morning at the Prescott Nursing Home. Gary was an active member of Ellsworth Chapter #116 Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Associate Patron and a member of the Scholarship Committee. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mavis and her family. Cards can be sent to: Mavis Melstrom, 141 Hillridge Ct, Prescott, WI 54021. We’ll keep you updated on the funeral arrangements when they are available.
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A Masonic Retreat: September 24-25, 2016 Sponsored by Minnesota Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons Minnesota Chapter No. 1 presents a weekend of fellowship and workshops for all Masons covering various topics, i.e., Masonic teachings, Masonic esoterica, Kabbalah, ritual, Rosicrucians, etc. Highlighted by a Saturday evening talk by Tim Hogan, “Gnostic Mysteries of Masonry”, please join us to enjoy education, fellowship and a journey into the hidden and not so hidden mysteries of Masonry, how we can live from their teachings in our lives and carry them into the world.
2016 Masonic Retreat / YMCA Camp St. Croix Registration The Masonic Retreat begins Saturday, September 24 promptly at 10:00 AM and concludes Sunday, September 25 by 3:30 PM. Registration and room check-in start at 9:00 am. Please make travel plans accordingly. It is about a 45 minute drive from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport to YMCA Camp St. Croix. The one night lodging for the retreat at Camp St. Croix is Saturday, September 24. Meals at Camp St. Croix begin with lunch September 24 and end with lunch September 25. Lodging and 4 Meals at Camp St. Croix for the retreat is $ 140.00 by April 15 + see below. Commuter’s day usage fees: $ 45.00/day x 2 days is $ 90.00 . For those traveling from some distance out of town, an additional night Lodging for Friday, September 23 and Breakfast September 24 may be arranged at Camp St. Croix ahead of time. Ask Terry for details. Payment is by check only. Make the check out to MN Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons. Please fill out and send the bottom portion of this registration form and your check to: Terry Christiansen 57 Glen Edge Road St. Paul, MN 55110 Contact information: Terry Christiansen 612-741-6298 Email address:
[email protected] Stay in touch with updates on the retreat at: http://www.mnyorkrite1.org/
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make checks out to: MN Chapter No. 1 York Rite Masons Mail payments to Terry Christiansen, 57 Glen Edge Road, Dellwood MN 55110 http://www.mnyorkrite1.org/ It is with sadness that we let you know of the passing of Brother Gary Melstrom this morning at the Prescott Nursing Home. Gary was an active member of Ellsworth Chapter #116 Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Associate Patron and a member of the Scholarship Committee. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mavis and her family. Cards can be sent to: Mavis Melstrom, 141 Hillridge Ct, Prescott, WI 54021. We’ll keep you updated on the funeral arrangements when they are available.
Heating Oil - Gas Diesel Fuel FARM-HOME-CONSTRUCTION Ellsworth, WI 54011 715-273-3596
Hoyer Bros Well Drilling Dan Sherry, MD,PM,AA,PGC and Ellen, P. Matron, P. Sec.
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For Ad IdeAs... ...call Milt
Advertising - Marketing Independent Marketing Milt Helmer 715-821-5002
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W5077 250th Ave., Bay City, WI 54723
T-Shirts,Sweats Printed to order
YOUR LOGO PRINTED HERE
Address ________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________
Passing of Gary Melstrom
HOFMEISTER OIL COMPANY
Name __________________________________________________________________
Transform your mind into Living Stones for spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in Heaven (read: 1 Peter 2:4-5) 3
Years of Experience
INGLI AUTO, Inc. AUTO BODY
Home Phone _______________________ Work or Cell Phone _____________________ Email Address ___________________________________________________________ Enclosed is my check of $ ____________ for the following : September 24 - 25 Lodging and Meals for the retreat (until April 15) $ 140.00 or September 24 - 25 Lodging and Meals for the retreat (until June 15) 150.00 or September 24 - 25 Lodging and Meals for the retreat (after June 15) 160.00 September 24 and/or 25 Day usage fees for commuters @ $45 per day = Dietary Requirements: Please tell us of any dietary requirements you have so we can determine if the Camp St. Croix cooks can accommodate your requirements. Vegetarian Diabetic Gluten Free Other Specifics:_____________________________________________________________________
(715) 273-3358
_____________________________________________________________________________
Trailers, Plows and Accessories
Health Concerns/Conditions:______________________________________________________
423 Industrial Rd. Ellsworth, WI
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News from the NorthEast
Martha - Martha’s station represents the uncertainty of human life arm in arm with Hope and Immortality. Her lesson is that we should walk in Faith, because without that we would find this life unbearable.
Kris Webster PM
Electa - Electa represents Loving Kindness as we’ve learned in the Ten Commandments. She practiced what she preached which is a life lesson for all of us. Together, the Star Points represent all the virtues that we talk about in the Order. In truth, none of us practice all of them every day, but we should consider them goals as good Eastern Star members.
Change is good. That doesn’t mean we don’t value what came before, but it means we are open to “different”. While having the same officers year after year is “comfortable” it’s also kind of boring. Different officers bring different perspectives; that doesn’t mean better or worse - it just means different. Heaven forbid we might have to go outside our comfort level as that might mean extra work! The fact is, if we don’t think outside the proverbial box we might actually just tread water and stay the same year after year after year until we don’t exist anymore. I don’t want to intentionally scare anyone, but we need to grow and we need to stay active in our communities if we’re going to be a healthy organization. That means we need to bring in new members and work in our communities to let people know that Eastern Star exists and is a fraternal organization that cares about the people around us. End of sermon. In the last two editions we’ve talked about the officers of the Order of the Eastern Star and we’ve finally come to our very special Star Points: Adah - Adah is the first Star Point and is the symbol of Fidelity. Her lesson is that we should be faithful to all our obligations, whether to other people or God and country. Ruth - Ruth represents Constant Devotion in all we believe and do. Her lesson is to stay true to our beliefs.
Nilssen’s
Esther - Esther represents Loyalty. She did not make the easy choice - she stayed true to her past and made the right choice.
Spring means many Friends Nights and other social gatherings. Our Third Annual Ladies Tea will be held -on Sunday, May 1st at 2pm. Please contact Joyce Swan if you plan to attend. Her phone is 715-273-4924; email is
[email protected]. This is a major fund-raiser for the Chapter, so please attend or lend a hand. Prior to that on Tuesday, April 19th Ellsworth Chapter will host it’s Friends Night beginning at 7pm. Other Friends Nights that are coming up are Northwest/Clear Lake on April 26th (this is a change of date) and New Richmond on May 12th ( I hope this is right because it’s not their normal meeting night, but it’s the date in their program). New Richmond is planning a carnival theme, so dress casually as though you’re going to the fair. It’s a busy time, so please try to attend all the events you can for the good of the Order. Star love!
Nilssen’s Family owned & operated
Family Shopping 7 days a week Ellsworth -715-273-5500 Open 6 am to 10 pm Everyday
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Eastern Star Calendar of Events April 5 - Stated Meeting, Ellsworth Chapter 7pm, Election of Officers April 19 - Stated Meeting & Friends Night, Ellsworth Chapter 7pm April 26 - Friends Night at Clear Lake (Change of date) May 1 - Ellsworth Ladies Tea 2pm RSVP’s to Joyce Swan May 3 - Stated Meeting, Ellsworth Chapter 7pm May 12 - Friends Night at New Richmond Dress like you’re going to a Carnival! May 13 - Hancock Lodge Mason of the Year Banquet May 17 to 19 - Grand Chapter, “A Light in the Harbor”, Stevens Point, WI Serving Committees April 5 - Noreen Falde & Audrey Samuel April 19 (Friends Night) - Carolyn Fenske, Theresa Odalen, Ellen Sherry
Winners of the Masonic Rifle announced on Sunday
Fundraising Report by Dennis Donath, PM
The beautiful commemorative Henry 22LR was awarded at the Hancock Lodge on Sunday, March 13th along with cash prizes. The raffle was held, in part, to help fund the school lunch programs in both Ellsworth and Prescott. Worshipful Master Frank During officiated at the drawing with the help of Judy Broton of Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Despite a somewhat rocky start in January when the temperatures were well below zero, our pancake breakfasts brought in just under $1,500 to the Lodge treasury. Not exactly a record, but reasonably successful. None of that would have been possible without the help of an awesome group of Hancock Lodge and Eastern Star helpers. I don’t have the final figures for the Hancock Lodge raffle yet, but I know we missed our goal of selling 200 tickets by a substantial amount. We did bring in enough money to pay the winning prizes plus the $2,000 we had obligated ourselves to contribute to the school lunch programs in Ellsworth and Prescott. We would have been in trouble, if not for the generosity of Scott and Joanne Gulbranson, who donated the special edition Masonic rifle, which was given away as the first prize. Congratulations to Steve Bristol, who won the rifle. The next major event that I am aware of is the annual Doc Jonas Cribbage Tournament which will be held at the Masonic Center on April 28th. Although I am not a very good player, I love cribbage. I will be traveling that week, so I won’t get to see Kraig Krueger win again. As I write this, I am so sorry for the loss of my next door neighbor and fishing buddy, Gary Melstrom, who passed away this morning (March 24th). He put up a good fight, but pancreatic cancer is hard to beat. On the day before he died, the members of Northwestern Lodge in Prescott held a special meeting at the Care Center in Prescott, in his honor. He waited until the last of his Masonic friends departed before falling asleep, not to awaken again. He will be missed.
The winner of the rifle was Steve Bristol, while cash prizes were won by Milt Helmer, Jeff Pajac and William Krueger. Just before the drawing, Worshipful Master Frank During presented Brother Dennis Donath with a special plaque in appreciation for his tireless efforts heading up the pancake breakfasts at the lodge. Past Master Steve Broton and his wife Judy traveled from their new home in Reedsburg to be with his brothers on Sunday. Worshipful brother Frank thanked Brother Scott Gulbranson of the Outdoor Store for donating the rifle, Kraig Krueger for chairing the raffle and to everyone who purchased tickets. The project was a huge success.
May 3 - Joyce Swan & Patty Renk
Donath honored
June 7 (Noon Potluck Picnic at the Lodge) Jean Evans & Barb Bollinger
Brother Dennis Donath is shown receiving a handsome engraved plaque from Worshipful Master Frank During for his years of service as head of the pancake breakfast. Donath has done an outstanding job in this position for the past 14 years. His work has helped the lodge fund their scholarships every year.
June 21 (Installation of Officers) Helga Felt & Daryl Donath
Feuerhelm Langer, LTD.
Brotons visit Steve and Judy Broton paid a visit to Hancock Lodge in Ellsworth during their final pancake breakfast for 2016. Pictured left to right seated is Judy Broton and Daryl Donath. Standing left to right is Steve Broton, Frank During and Dennis Donath. The Brotons now live in Reedsburg where is holds a dual membership. Hancock Lodge is Steve’s home lodge.
Certified Public Accountants
Lonnie G. Feuerhelm, CPA
367 W. Main Ellsworth 715-273-5755
1570 10th Ave. Baldwin 715-684-3006
8921 Hwy 5 Lake Elmo, MN 651-646-6346
Email:
[email protected]
Where caring comes naturally!
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Photos by Milt Helmer
1910
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CO
PE
IVE CRE
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403 North Maple Street (715) 273-5821 Ellsworth, WI 54011 Fax (715) 273-6182
Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin Phone: 273-4311 • Store Hours : M-F 8-5, Sat. 8-2 232 North Wallace Street • Ellsworth, Wisconsin
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The Hancock Herald
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Hancock Lodge 229 400 Highpoint Drive Ellsworth, WI 54011
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Hancock Herald • Hancock Herald • APRIL 2016 Hancock Herald • Hancock Herald • Hancock Herald Hancock Herald • Hancock Herald • The
COMING EVENTS at the Masonic Center Tuesday, April 12 Regular Communication. Lunch 6:30; meeting at 7:30 Tuesday, April 26 Regular communication. Lunch 6:30; meeting at 7:30. Thursday, April 28 Doc Jonas Memorial Cribbage Tournament 5 pm start Wednesday, April 30 Spring District meeting Baldwin American Legion 5:30 pm
ELLSWORTH FORD ®
Hearing Care Professionals 1692 Commerce Court, River Falls
Serving committees
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April 12 Terry Falde and Scott Hill
Visit our website: www.ellsworthford.com
715-425-7905
April 26 Neil Gulbranson and Scott Gulbranson
Bus. Phone (715) 273-4319 Toll Free 1-800-331-1342 FAX (715) 273-3295
217 Plum Street, Red Wing, MN
651-388-2670
JoJo's Jewelry & Gifts We Buy Gold
Jewelry & Watch Repair 715-273-5171
300 N. Maple, Ellsworth 715-273-5171 www.jojos-jewelry.com
W7725 US Hwy 10, Ellsworth, WI
715-273-4355 piercepepin.com
Pierce VETERINARY CLINIC “We love happy and healthy pets!”
Frank During, D.V.M. • Lisa Hansen, D.V.M. Becky Behrendt, D.V.M. • Jennifer Belz, D.V.M. • EQUINE-BOVINE ANIMAL CARE • PET GROOMING • COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICINE, SURGERY & DENTISTRY • K-Laser • BOARDING/MICROCHIPPING/IN-HOUSE BLOOD WORK Therapy!
715-273-4632 • 707 N. Brown, Ellsworth, WI
Dave Murphy
Wisconsin Licensed Real Estate Agent
315 W. Main • Ellsworth, WI 54011 715-273-4077 Email:
[email protected] Web Site: www.davemurphyresults.com
PINE VIEW FARM THE GAARD’S TERRY and BEN
NMLS: 553758
Ellsworth Branch 388 W Main St • Ellsworth, WI 54011 715-273-3940 Fax: 715-273-3949
Ellsworth Medical Clinic 144 S. Plum St. 715-273-5041
EAR CORN • SHELLED CORN HAY • STRAW • OATS FERTILIZERS
715-273-4652 OR 715-273-4651
W7726 US HWY 10 • ELLSWORTH, WI 54011
River Falls Medical Clinic 1687 E. Division St. 715-425-6701
Christopher Tashjian, M.D. Family Practice
Kerith Lijewski, M.D. Family Practice
Visit the New Lodge web site at: www.hancocklodge229.com
Cashman-Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Prescott, Wisconsin 715-262-5404 River Falls, Wisconsin 715-425-5644 Ellsworth, Wisconsin 715-273-4421
Scott C. Hill, Owner
Licensed Funeral Director Pre-planning Specialist Licensed Insurance Intermediary
April Birthdays 1 Barry Hove 2 Dennis Donath 3 Ben Gaard Visit a brother or sister today! … Give them a ride to lodge.
Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Kurt Helmrick, PA-C Physician Assistant
Spring Valley Medical Clinic 130 S. McKay Ave. 715-778-5591
April Anniversaries Richard DeCosta April 2, 05 Gayl Greske April 2, 05 Bruce Schumaker April 2, 05 John Reinkey April 3, 61 Greg Eaton April 3, 04 Steve Bristol April 3, 04 Scott Bristol April 3, 04 Rick Swan April 9, 02 Chris Tashjian April 9, 02 Dan Sherry April 9, 92 Steve Broton April 9, 02 Robert K. Swanson April 19,71 Terry Falde April 23, 96 Kraig Krueger April 23, 13 Ross Christopherson April 26, 94 Harold Coulson April 27, 76 Todd Hines April 28, 87
501 Main St. Plum City, WI (715) 647-3141
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The Official Newsletter of Hancock Lodge 229 F&AM, Ellsworth, WI 54011 Meetings Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7:30 P.M.
Greetings from the East By Frank During, Worshipful Master
Greetings from the East!
March has passed and with it our Pancake Breakfasts on Sunday mornings; they will surely be missed by everyone. Brother Dennis again did a marvelous job orchestrating these well attended public events. March also brought the beginning of spring, this change of seasons is highly anticipated after the dreary months of winter. We will soon be cleaning road ditches, having barbecues and enjoying the great outdoors. As we have in the last few months revisited the three Craft Degrees taught in the Blue Lodge, we have learned that: • As an Entered Apprentice, we learned the importance of our outward relationships with others and the institutions of our society. • As a Fellowcraft, we were taught that it takes a combination of Intellect, Experience, Intuition, Feeling, Emotion, and Education to make real progress in life. We also discovered our dual nature and that there is a spirit within us, which can lead us to self-improvement. • As a Master Mason, we turned inward and came face to face with our own worst enemy - our Ego; and then we were given the opportunity to transcend our passions and our prejudices, becoming true to who we are and to the best within us. Now, we are prepared, through our own efforts, to advance to higher awareness that is to be found in the advancement to the higher Degrees which are taught in the Scottish Rite. And, like the Craft Degrees, the Scottish Rite Degrees form a progressive system of morality, veiled
allegory. The 4th to the 14th degree in the Scottish Rite are called the ineffable Degrees, or the Lodge of Perfection, because their principal purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the ineffable name of Deity. The Degrees amplify the legend of the Master Mason Degree, and stories of the biblical era, leading up to the building of King Solomon’s Temple. These Degrees are designed to impress more forcefully the teachings of the first three Degrees. Each taking the theme from the many names of God, “God is love”, “God is merciful”, ‘God is Just”. All Masons know that they are not perfect, but there is the path to perfection; by progressing through the 11 degrees of the Lodge of Perfection in the Scottish Rite. I invite all of you who have not been through the Scottish Rite to join us this April 9th and 23rd at the consistory meeting in Eau Claire. If you have any questions about the Scottish Rite please contact me or Brother Rick Swan. Lao Tzu once said: Watch your thoughts; They become words. Watch your words; They become actions. Watch your actions; They become habits. Watch your habits; They become character. Watch your character; It becomes your destiny. I believe that through Masonry, and the constant search for more knowledge, this Fraternity can accomplish all of that. You will build a better character by learning and continue to learn, the many lessons Masonry can teach you and thus, have a great and positive influence on your destiny. Let’s together build better characters. See you at our next lodge meeting, Frank During, Worshipful Master © Copyright 2016 Helmer Printing
