About: Kristen Hirschfeld

William J. Dormaier was born on April 24, 1908 in Kent, Ohio. At 107-years-old, he is not only the oldest living veteran in the state, but one of the oldest Masons as well. When William enlisted in the United States Army in January 1943, he simply wanted to do his fair share for his country,…

The Brethren of Indian Lake Lodge No. 722 recently gathered with their families for a special presentation. Brother Chuck Wood from Marsalis, Illinois presented a bicycle specially designed for Orion Reams, the son of the Lodge’s Senior Warden, Brother Joe Reams and his wife Melanie.  The bike is designed to meet Orion’s special needs, and…

Harry of Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) has been making magic happen for 81 years. In 1934, Harry’s life changed forever when he came down with a case of scarlet fever. In order to keep him entertained during his illness, Harry’s father bought him his first magic set, sparking a life-long passion for the art of…