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Sheyboygan Freemasons create backpacks for needy 

Sheboygan Freemasons Lodge (No. 11) recently put backpacks together which included much-needed items for the homeless in Sheboygan County. Each backpack contains a fleece blanket, a mylar emergency blanket, knit hat, gloves, toiletry items and a bible. These bags were distributed in early December. The idea for this was brought before the lodge by our newest Master Mason, Tony Bliesner. Brother Tony has volunteered with the Salvation Army for a number of years and shared with us that there are

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Ripon Freemasons ring bells to raise money

Freemasons from Prairie View Masonic Lodge (No. 95), Ripon, rang the Salvation Army Bell at the Walgreens in Ripon on December 9th. Pictured is Tiler Phil Wepner ringing the Bell. Also taking a turn at ringing the bells throughout the day were Brothers (Master) Greg Frounfelter, Bill Boutwell, (PM) Meade Grim, Tom Archambo, (PM) Wes O’Laire, Kevan Nault, Tom Voight, Mike Brice and (PM) Rick Coles.  This is an annual event for the Ripon-based Brethren, as we proudly reported on

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Manitowoc Freemasons donate $1500 in gifts

With generous donations from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation‘s “Hiram’s Helper Fund” and a local business, Manitowoc Freemasons Lodge was able to donate $1500 worth of gifts for The Salvation Army’s “Adopt a Family” program. The gifts — which were purchased by the members of Manitowoc Freemasons Lodge — helped to make this Christmas a happy one for three local families! From left: Lisa Stricklin from the Salvation Army, and Manitowoc Freemasons Lodge Brothers (Senior Warden) Aaron Hayon and (Junior Deacon)

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Dousman Freemasons ring in $1,547 for community

Brother Jack Raaths, Chaplain of Dousman Masonic Lodge, arranged for December 16th bell ringing for Salvation Army Red Kettle at Sendiks in Oconomowoc. Dousman Brothers pictured above from left: Tim Behling, Lake Country Lodge No. 42; David Waite, Glenn Shong, and Terry Brown. The Brothers had six teams spread across two-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM – and collected $1,547 for the cause! Submitted by Brothers Glenn Shong and Ryan Broom 

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Prairie View Masonic Lodge Rings Bells for Salvation Army

The tintinnabulation of the ringing of the bells! Prairie View Masonic Lodge No. 95 once again took a day ringing the Salvation Army bell at Walgreens in Ripon on Dec. 3. The Brothers gather every year to support their local Salvation Army and partner with them to help support their community.  The monies raised from previous Red Kettle campaigns were used to help people with rent, utilities, lodging and other needs. In addition, the Ripon Area Salvation Army donated money

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Sheyboygan Freemasons create backpacks for needy 

Sheboygan Freemasons Lodge (No. 11) recently put backpacks together which included much-needed items for the homeless in Sheboygan County. Each backpack contains a fleece blanket, a mylar emergency blanket, knit hat, gloves, toiletry items and a bible. These bags were distributed in early December. The idea for this was brought before the lodge by our newest Master Mason, Tony Bliesner. Brother Tony has volunteered with the Salvation Army for a number of years and shared with us that there are

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Ripon Freemasons ring bells to raise money

Freemasons from Prairie View Masonic Lodge (No. 95), Ripon, rang the Salvation Army Bell at the Walgreens in Ripon on December 9th. Pictured is Tiler Phil Wepner ringing the Bell. Also taking a turn at ringing the bells throughout the day were Brothers (Master) Greg Frounfelter, Bill Boutwell, (PM) Meade Grim, Tom Archambo, (PM) Wes O’Laire, Kevan Nault, Tom Voight, Mike Brice and (PM) Rick Coles.  This is an annual event for the Ripon-based Brethren, as we proudly reported on

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Manitowoc Freemasons donate $1500 in gifts

With generous donations from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation‘s “Hiram’s Helper Fund” and a local business, Manitowoc Freemasons Lodge was able to donate $1500 worth of gifts for The Salvation Army’s “Adopt a Family” program. The gifts — which were purchased by the members of Manitowoc Freemasons Lodge — helped to make this Christmas a happy one for three local families! From left: Lisa Stricklin from the Salvation Army, and Manitowoc Freemasons Lodge Brothers (Senior Warden) Aaron Hayon and (Junior Deacon)

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Dousman Freemasons ring in $1,547 for community

Brother Jack Raaths, Chaplain of Dousman Masonic Lodge, arranged for December 16th bell ringing for Salvation Army Red Kettle at Sendiks in Oconomowoc. Dousman Brothers pictured above from left: Tim Behling, Lake Country Lodge No. 42; David Waite, Glenn Shong, and Terry Brown. The Brothers had six teams spread across two-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM – and collected $1,547 for the cause! Submitted by Brothers Glenn Shong and Ryan Broom 

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Prairie View Masonic Lodge Rings Bells for Salvation Army

The tintinnabulation of the ringing of the bells! Prairie View Masonic Lodge No. 95 once again took a day ringing the Salvation Army bell at Walgreens in Ripon on Dec. 3. The Brothers gather every year to support their local Salvation Army and partner with them to help support their community.  The monies raised from previous Red Kettle campaigns were used to help people with rent, utilities, lodging and other needs. In addition, the Ripon Area Salvation Army donated money

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