Box 1327, Fremont, NE 68026-1327

Winter/Spring 2009

PURPLE RIBBON CLUB GIVES

4-H PROGR AM

TO

The Purple Ribbon Club provides

The number of Nebraska farmers

Home's 4-H program running.

livestock for the Masonic Home's

and ranchers has declined, causing

Eastern Star Chapters, Masonic

4-H program. Each child is provided

the number of donated livestock

Lodges, Masonic affiliated groups,

a calf and a lamb to work with and

to decline.

and individuals can become a

show at different fairs. Working with

member of the Purple Ribbon Club

The cost of operating the Home's

animals builds a child's confidence

4-H program was a concern, so the

by financially contributing to the

and work habits.

Purple Ribbon Club was enacted by

Club or donating a calf or lamb. All

In years past, most of the 4-H

the Masonic Home's Board of

contributors received a purple ribbon

livestock was donated to the Home

Directors. Board member Bonnie

and are recognized at Grand Lodge

and/or purchased by the Home.

Brasel's vision and labor has kept the

and Grand Chapter.

PEEKIN' AT NEW LIFE

BE AUTIFICATION PROJECT

Dayna & Ashley take a peek at the new

During a warm day in December, the Hartmann Cottage Girls helped with a farm

calves. Each child will get at least one

beautification project. They ended the project with an ice cream treat, because they

calf to show at fairs.

did such a good job!