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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD + PLUS
Extraordinary Legacies of Three Oregon Masons
OREGON MASONIC NEWS OCTOBER 2026 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Grand Secretary, Mark L. Posler, P.G.M.
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EDITOR Holly Darling OMN@oregonfreemasonry.com
The First Malheur Cave Degree
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Grand Master’s Message Legacy Through Planning Fundraising with a Side of Fun The First Malheur Cave Degree 80 Years a Mason Conscience of the Senate News from Our Lodges Statewide Lodge Officer Training
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The Ripple Effect of Masonic Values
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Making a Dif ference in the World
hen we think of Masons making a difference in the world, my thoughts and those of many others turn to the great political figures who were Masons. Some of these include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Gerald Ford. Regardless of your political affiliations, most can agree that these men and many others had a profound effect on the history of this nation. What we don’t often think about are those Masons who have had a major impact in other fields. Danny Thomas, the actor and comedian, had as much impact through his philanthropic endeavors. Thomas founded the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which stands right along with Shriners Hospitals for Children as a major contributor to the welfare of children in the medical community. Dave Thomas of Wendy’s fame is an example of a businessman who showed his Masonic values in ways the public doesn’t often appreciate. His foundation supports the adoption of children, and he became an advocate for programs offering GED classes for young adults. Think of some of the scientists who have had an impact on all of us. Isaac Newton, the famed astronomer and physicist, laid the groundwork for many scientific discoveries. James Watt, whose improvements to the steam engine really got the industrial revolution going. Edward Jenner, the developer of the smallpox vaccine, and Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin, had a dramatic effect on human health. These Masons among many others have had a hand in Making a Difference in the World. Even if you or someone you coach or mentor may not have the opportunity to make such a dramatic impact as these eminent Brothers, each of us has the opportunity to make a difference in the world. Fraternally,
Richard D. “Dick” Varner Grand Master 2026-2027
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Legacy Through Planning H o w t h o u g h t f u l e s t a t e p l a n n i n g c a n p r o v i d e f o r y o u r f a m i l y, your value s , an d the future of O regon Free masonr y W.B. Stephen L. Barkley, Endowments Committee Chairman
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here is a saying in the financial community: People do not plan to fail; they fail to plan. As Masons, we take solemn obligations to care for others. We work each day to meet our immediate needs while setting aside resources to provide for our future, our families, and the causes we value. To fulfi ll those obligations effectively, we must also build financial plans that help us achieve these important goals. In the Order of the Eastern Star, the story of Ruth teaches the virtue of patient industry, gathering here a little and there a little. This lesson applies equally to our own lives. Through thoughtful planning, this preparation can even extend to a legacy gift to the Grand Lodge, allowing your support of Freemasonry and its charitable work to continue long after you are gone. Your philanthropy propels all of our achievements. A will is an essential starting point. At a minimum, it legally establishes how you want your estate handled after your departure from this world. By creating a will, you take the first step in directing what happens to your assets after your death. Without one, those decisions are made according to state law, and the outcomes may not reflect your wishes. The next step is often to pair your will with a living trust.
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n Friday, July 10, 2026, the 22nd Annual Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation (OMCF) Golf Tournament was held at Rose City Golf Course in Portland. The tournament’s new venue proved to be an excellent choice, providing participants with a beautiful and enjoyable setting for the day’s activities. This year, the tournament was scheduled on a Friday to create an opportunity for more members of the Masonic family to participate. Most Worshipful Brother David H. Fryday and the OMCF Golf Tournament Committee did an outstanding job planning and organizing the event. The beautiful summer day at this urban oasis brought together 17 teams of competitors. Four of those teams included employees and representatives associated with event sponsors. Golfers from AI Distributors, SMART Reading, HUB, and Fast Lube Oil joined Masonic participants for an afternoon of friendly competition and fellowship. While many players were experienced golfers, the tournament is designed to be welcoming to participants of all skill levels, including those who have never picked up a
golf club. The popular scramble format allows everyone to contribute and enjoy the game, as each team plays from the best-shot position throughout the course. Following the completion of 18 holes, participants gathered for a delicious lunch and an opportunity to enjoy fellowship with friends and brothers. The afternoon concluded with remarks from the Most Worshipful Grand Master, who thanked everyone for their support and participation before prizes were awarded to the day’s winners. More than just a day of golf, the tournament serves as an important fundraising event for the Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation. Donations from individuals and lodges directly support OMCF programs, including the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program (MMSAP), SMART Reading, and the Creating A Partnership (CAP) Program. The event was both enjoyable and successful, raising $50,416 in gross revenue and $35,357 net after expenses, providing significant support for these charitable initiatives.
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The First Malheur Cave Degree W.B. Johnny J. Edwards, Grand Historian
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s a jurisdiction, we are fortunate to have three outstanding historical volumes titled History of the Grand Lodge of Oregon A.F. & A.M., Volumes I-III. If your lodge maintains a library, I encourage you to seek out these books. They provide a detailed account of the how, when, and where of our jurisdictional history. What these volumes do not provide, however, are the individual stories and histories of the lodges and Masons who helped shape our jurisdiction. The story that follows is one such piece of history, a historically significant event that has largely been forgotten or, at the very least, insufficiently documented. While reviewing several hundred pages contained within the Donald R. Campbell Papers, I discovered a few pages documenting the very first meeting held at Malheur Cave on October 1, 1938. These records follow several Brothers from Champoeg Lodge No. 27 as they traveled from Canby, Oregon, to participate in what would become the first Malheur Cave outdoor degree. Brothers Ulysses S. Hackney and Charles W. Loggan deserve credit for the creation of the Malheur Cave outdoor degree. Together, they conceived the idea of using Malheur Cave as the setting for an outdoor Masonic meeting, creating an event unlike any other in Oregon Freemasonry. The first Malheur Cave outdoor degree was held on October 1, 1938. At 8:00 p.m., an old-fashioned “Buckaroo Supper” was served at the entrance to the cave. Following
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the meal, the lodge was opened within the cave on the Master Mason Degree, and Brother William Merle Bennett, then a Fellowcraft, was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Forty-nine Freemasons registered for the event, representing twenty-one lodges from seven states and one foreign country. Following the degree, five brief addresses were delivered by attending Brothers. A handmade butcher knife, crafted by Walter Booker, was presented to the Worshipful Master by Brother C. E. Gregory of Park Falls Lodge in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Illumination within the cave was provided entirely by gas lanterns, adding to the uniqueness and atmosphere of the occasion. Finding this account within the Campbell Papers was remarkable. Here was a firsthand record of the very first Malheur Cave outdoor degree, preserved by Brothers who experienced it themselves. The following account was written on September 9, 1939: “The exemplification of the Master Mason Degree under extraordinary and unique surroundings on a candidate in Malheur Cave, 55 miles from Burns, Oregon, was witnessed by four Past Masters of Champoeg No. 27, namely Sam Amundson, George Estes, George Cattley, and J. Lee Eckerson. The party left Canby at 4:05 a.m. on Saturday morning, September 9, via the North Santiam Highway through Silverton, Stayton, Detroit, and Sisters, arriving in Bend, a distance of 150 miles, at 7:50 a.m. in time for breakfast after encountering light frost and fog in the mountains. We departed Bend at 8:35 a.m., arriving in Burns at 10:55 a.m., having traveled 131 miles. After lunch and a tour of the city, we left Burns at 1:30 p.m. and, driving leisurely over alkali dust and washboard roads, arrived at Malheur Cave at 3:00 p.m., 55 miles from Burns. We spent considerable time exploring the cave and its subterranean lake, with its perfectly arched ceiling overhead. The temperature within the cave varies little between winter and summer and was approximately 55 degrees on the day of our visit. At the mouth of the cave, each Brother registered and received a commemorative ribbon, entitling him to witness the conferral of the Master Mason Degree by Burns Lodge No. 97. Dinner was served at 6:00 p.m. on long tables outside the cave entrance in true buckaroo barbecue fashion. The menu consisted of roast yearling beef, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, baked beans, potato salad, corn on the cob, olives, pickles, bread
and butter, coffee, cookies, and fresh peaches. All were enjoyed heartily in the wide-open spaces. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., and the degree was conferred in masterly form by the members of Burns Lodge. At 11:00 p.m., we emerged from the cave into the cold, frosty mountain air and returned to Burns, where accommodations had been arranged for the night at a local auto court.” Reading this account today provides a vivid glimpse into the dedication and enthusiasm of those early Brothers. They traveled hundreds of miles over difficult roads to participate in a unique Masonic experience, one that was entirely experimental at the time. I think it is safe to say that those Brothers from Canby who made the journey to the first Malheur Cave outdoor degree would be amazed to learn that, nearly nine decades later, the event continues to thrive. What began as an ambitious idea conceived by a few visionary Masons has become one of the most enduring and cherished traditions in Oregon Freemasonry.
SUPPORT THE MALHEUR CAVE COVERED DINING AREA PROJECT Robert Burns Lodge No. 97 is seeking donations to help construct a covered dining area at Malheur Cave, creating a comfortable gathering place for fellowship, meals, and cave degree activities. Our goal is to have this project completed before August 2027. Your contribution, large or small, will help preserve and improve this special Masonic landmark for future generations. To donate or learn more, please contact: MWB D. Arthur Bush 503-997-2262 WB Gene Mackey 541-413-1444
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Donations can be made through Robert Burns Masonic Lodge. Thank you for helping us leave a lasting legacy of fellowship and service at Malheur Cave.
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80 Years a Mason W.B. Michael D. Robinson, Past Grand Historian
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t the dawning of 2026, the Brothers of the Eugene and Salem areas prepared for a pair of remarkable events. Two beloved Brothers were approaching the anniversary of their 80th year as Masons. When you consider that at the time you needed to be 21 to join the Fraternity, to receive an 80-year award you had to be at least 101 years old. Col. Richard “Dick” M. Heyman was born on May 25, 1924 in Coffeyville, Kansas. After three years of service as a fighter pilot in Europe during WWII he returned home and on March 5, 1946, he was initiated in Bartlesville Lodge No. 284 in Oklahoma at age 21. He was raised the following year on April 15, 1947. He went on to serve his country as a bomber pilot in Korea, and as a fighter pilot in Vietnam. Even after his retirement he was active in his community and served as a city council member into his 90s. Dick was a special guest for the centennial celebration of the Craftsmen Club in Eugene the day before his 100th birthday. Dick Heyman died on February 5, 2026, just 28 days before the 80th anniversary of his EA Degree. This highly
Col. Richard Heyman showed exceptional qualities of leadership and service to his country, community, and family. To his Brethren, he was a beacon of Masonic values, ever reminding us of proper decorum in and out of lodge and the importance of duty and sacrifice in making a better world.
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decorated hero of three wars also was set to receive the Legion of Honour, France’s highest decoration and one of the most famous in the world on February 23rd. Col. Richard Heyman showed exceptional qualities of leadership and service to his country, community, and family. To his Brethren he was a beacon of Masonic values ever reminding us of proper decorum in and out of lodge and the importance of duty and sacrifice in making a better world. Louis E. Sansing was born February 21, 1926 in Dermott, Arkansas. Starting with the Arkansas Power & Light Co., he spent his career bringing power to Arkansas residents, and did the same for eight other countries around the world. In 1968 he went to Vietnam and set up the first electric coop during the Tet Offensive. He put in his petition several days before his 21st birthday and was initiated March 24, 1947. He was Raised June 23, 1947 in Portland Lodge No. 499 in Arkansas. Brother Louie had an extensive Masonic resume serving as Master and Secretary in several lodges, and being elevated to the 33° in the Scottish Rite. There were very few Masonic events in the Salem area where Louie’s smiling face was not to be found. In February of 2026 Louie celebrated his 100th birthday, a milestone that was well attended, and the Brethren were excited for his upcoming 80th Masonic anniversary. Louie Sansing passed away on May 13, 2026. Both men remained active in Freemasonry throughout their lives. Dick’s military service and foreign postings kept him from serving as an officer of his lodges, but in later years
Louie Sansing aka “Tootlum” provided Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty to every person he encountered, at home and abroad. He shared his light both literally and symbolically to the four corners of heaven and earth during his 100 years. he cherished his opportunities to sit in lodge and attend the Scottish Rite. He was humble, kind, and ever ready to share his wisdom with his Brothers. Keeping us on the right path he quoted Robert’s Rules of Order, and always reminded us of the duties of a Mason. Louie Sansing aka “Tootlum” provided Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty to every person he encountered, at home and abroad. He shared his light both literally and symbolically to the four corners of heaven and earth during his 100 years. Although both men were small in stature, they were giants among men and Masons. They were true Pillars of our Fraternity, and their Brethren mourn their loss.
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C��s�ie��e �� the Se�ate W.B. Michael D. Robinson, Past Grand Historian
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ayne Lyman Morse was born on October 20, 1900, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the son of Wilbur Frank Morse and Jessie Elnor White. The family farmed 320 acres near Verona, about 11 miles from Madison. During his youth, Wayne worked on the family farm. As he matured, he participated in the family’s nightly discussions, which ranged from crop rotations to religion and politics. Through these discussions, he developed strong debating skills and firm opinions about political corruption, corporate domination, equal rights, and education. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse, but by the third grade he was traveling 22 miles each day to attend school in Madison. He attended Madison High School before earning a Bachelor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin in 1923 and a Master of Arts in Speech the following year. On June 18, 1924, he married Mildred Martha Downie in Madison, and together they had three daughters. Wayne taught speech at the University of Minnesota Law School and earned an LL.B. in 1928. He held a reserve commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Field Artillery from 1923 to 1929. He came to the University of Oregon in 1929 and, at age 31, became the youngest dean of any law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Over the next 12 years, he served on numerous government commissions. Throughout the 1930s, Morse served on numerous state legislative committees. While in Eugene, Professor Morse petitioned for the degrees of Masonry on October 3, 1935, in McKenzie River Lodge No. 195. He was elected on November 7, 1935; initiated as an Entered Apprentice on November 19, 1935;
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passed to Fellowcraft on February 27, 1936; and raised to Master Mason on May 14, 1936. He remained a member for the rest of his life. Morse stepped down from his post as dean of the School of Law and pursued a seat in the U.S. Senate. In 1944, Morse won election to the U.S. Senate as a Republican. Once in Washington, he revealed the progressive roots that had been influenced by Republicans such as former President Theodore Roosevelt. In one of his first speeches before the Senate, he urged the United States to join the newly planned United Nations. He believed strongly in international law. Although he supported President Truman’s decision to commit U.S. troops to Korea, he warned against and later condemned Truman’s support for the French in Vietnam. President Eisenhower’s selection of Richard Nixon as his running mate, along with his refusal to condemn Senator Joseph McCarthy, whom Morse considered a menace to
American democracy, led Morse to leave the Republican Party. He served as an Independent from 1953 to 1955 and as a Democrat from 1955 to 1969. Senator Wayne Morse became one of the most prominent critics of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. He is best known for his vocal opposition to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964, which granted President Lyndon Johnson broad authority to escalate military action in Vietnam. Morse was one of only two senators to vote against the resolution, arguing that it was unconstitutional and a dangerous step toward war. He maintained that Article I of the U.S. Constitution vests Congress, not the President, with the exclusive authority to declare war. He famously criticized the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution as an unconstitutional abdication of congressional duty that handed the executive branch unchecked military authority. Morse argued that the United States should have pursued multilateral diplomacy and adhered to the United Nations Charter rather than engaging in unilateral military intervention in Southeast Asia. He also insisted that foreign policy decisions require the informed consent of the American people. Morse’s opposition was rooted in his belief that the war was unjust and harmful to both American and Vietnamese lives. He frequently spoke out against the conflict, using his
platform to advocate for peace, influence public opinion, and raise awareness about the war’s consequences. As the Vietnam War escalated, Morse challenged the notion that foreign policy “belonged” to the President. When journalists and political commentators attempted to frame the debate otherwise, he countered with constitutional arguments and pointed to patterns of official deception and media complicity. His legacy as a principled and often solitary voice against the Vietnam War remains a significant part of American political history. While still campaigning for public office, Senator Morse died of kidney failure in Portland on July 22, 1974. The Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza was approved in 1984 to “better enable Lane County citizens to exercise the precious rights of free speech and assembly.” As one tribute observed, “To speak out fiercely when we know that what we say is not popular. That is Wayne Morse’s legacy of freedom.” The Lane County Courthouse in Eugene renovated and rededicated the adjacent plaza in the spring of 2005, complete with a life-size statue and pavers imprinted with quotations from Morse. In 2006, the Wayne L. Morse U.S. Courthouse opened in downtown Eugene. The University of Oregon School of Law is also home to the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, which continues to promote the study of law, public affairs, and civic engagement.
“Integrity is not a garment you put on for special occasions; it is the very skin in which a man must live.”
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Champoeg Lodge No. 27 Commemorates Anniversary in Oregon City
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On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Champoeg Lodge No. 27 on Dispensation from Grand Master Richard D. Varner, met at Abernathy Grange in Oregon City, Oregon for their September Stated Meeting. This meeting commemorated the 175th Anniversary as a Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, it was also a meeting held in honor of the first Masonic meeting in the Territory of Oregon on September 11, 1848 when Multnomah Lodge No. 84 received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Missouri.
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, W.B. Scott A. Carter was presented with his his 25-year Jewel and certificate by W.B. Daniel Mireles, Master of Ashland Lodge No. 23, and Scott’s wife, Kathy. W.B. Carter has been chaplain of Ashland Lodge No. 23 since 2020.
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