Despite the Blizzard of 2010, we held our annual Friend to Friend Breakfast. Several lodge members arrived around 5 am to start cooking the meal consisting of country ham, sausage, eggs, biscuits, and gravy, along with coffee, milk, & orange juice. Breakfast was served at 8 am, followed by a short video explaining free Masonry, and a talk by P.M. Bruce Trice.

Several members brought guest and I would estimate we had around 10 guest. One already asked how he could join and was quickly given a petition, which he completed and turned back in.

We currently have two entered apprentices, and four coming February 8 to receive their entered apprentice. Looks like we are going to have a busy start to the year.

Ellis Harold Hill, 83, Henderson, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the Lucy King Smith Hospice Care Center at Methodist Hospital.

He was a member of Bennett Memorial United Methodist Church. He had worked at Gamco and GE Corp & York in Madisonville. He was a Master Mason of Jerusalem Lodge No. 9 and Sword of C Bunker Hill at Mount Vernon, Ind. He was a UK fan and an avid fisherman.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Bennett Memorial United Methodist Church.

Past Master John Gish was presented with a Past Master watch for his service to the lodge during 2010 by James Roll, P.M., Secretary. 

John had a good year with several new members brought into our fraternity. 

 Herbert N. Husk, 90, Henderson, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.

He was a member of First Baptist Church. Herbert was retired from Craddock Finishing in Evansville. He was also a U.S. Army Air Force veteran and was a 52-year member of Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 9, along with being an honorary member of Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 958.

Masonic Services were performed on Sunday January 3, 2010.

Herbert is the father of J. Husk, PDDGM District 5.  His smile and gentle spirit will be missed by his family and his lodge.

The Jersualem #9 Christmas Party was held on Dec 19th. Food and Fellowship were commonplace. A magic show was performed by Odine the Great, Carols were lead by P.M. Bruce Trice and Santa even made an Appearance

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James Roll, PM, Secretary of Jerusalem Lodge No. 9 presents Henderson Community College Nursing Program student, Jessica Brown, with the second installment of $500 to complete her $1000 Scholarship awarded to her by Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 9 for her first year in the nursing program. We split the payment up over the two semesters.

Jerusalem Lodge No. 9 is fortunate to have had members leave some money to the lodge upon their passing and their expressed wish was that the money be put into an interest bearing account with the interest used to provide scholarships to our local community college nursing program.

Over the years we have been able to help several students financially achieve their dreams of obtaining their nursing degree.  With sound leadership and watch care over the fund, we hope to carry on the wishes of our deceased brothers for years to come.

James Lawrence Wedding, 62, of Evansville passed into that house not made with hands, eternal in the heaven on December 4, 2009, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Elizabeth and Raymond Wedding. James was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 9 in Henderson, Ky.

James joined our lodge on January 23, 1995. He worked his way through the chairs and was honored to sit in the East.  He loved his family, lodge, race car driving, and playing clabber. He enjoyed his time in our meetings and his time spent lecturing our young EAs. James was always there to help when called upon, but would volunteer without being asked.

Masonic Funeral Service was performed on December 9, 2009 at 7 pm at the Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park in Evansville Indiana.

James will be missed.

Fraternally yours

James T. Roll, P.M., Secretary

Jerusalem Lodge No. 9

Chad Keitzman received his Entered Apprentice Degree on 11-23-2009. The degree was put on by P.M. George Coombs. The meal was prepared by Steve Hall. Many were in attendance. We would like to thank P.M Carl Grossman of Henderson 958 for his assistance.

November 30th ~ Family Night.  Meal served at 6 pm.  Meat provided, potluck everything else.

December 19th ~ Christmas Party.  Meal served at 6 pm.  Meat, dressing, mashed potatoes, & green beans provided.  Potluck everything else.  For entertainment, we will have a magic show provided by Odene’ the Great, Christmas Carols lead by Bruce Trice, and a possible visit by Ole’ Saint Nick.

Bring your family and come out for good food & fellowship.

Fraternally yours

James T. Roll, P.M., Secretary

Jerusalem Lodge No. 9

On November 9, 2009, two EA candidates were initiated, as well as a 40 year pin and proficiency card was presented. John Niana of Morganfield #66 and John Hartsburg of Jerusalem #9 received their Entered Apprentice degree. The degree was conferred by PM James Wedding. Many Guest were in attendance as well as DDGM McGennis E Adair. The meal was prepared by Bruce Trice. A fine meal and a good time was had by all in attendance.

A check was presented to Riverview School in the amount of $600. This money was earned by the members who volunteered at the Little Sturgis Rally.

Rob Toerne, board member of Riverview School receiving a $600 check from

WM John Gish & PM James Wedding.

Kevin Hazelwood received his proficiency card and certificate.

L-R: McGennis E Adair DDGM District 5, Morganfield 66 EA John Niana, John Gish WM Jerusalem 9, Jerusalem 9 EA John Hartsburg, & James Wedding PM Jerusalem 9.