Newton Masonic Lodge installs officers

Newton Masonic Lodge #59 installed its 2012 officers on Jan. 7. Pictured (front row, from left) are Louis Modlin, treasurer; Stephen Rodgers, senior warden; Dennis Williams, worshipful master; Greg Van Vark, junior warden; Alfred Jensen, chaplain; and Wade Sheeler, secretary. Back row: Merle Smith, senior deacon; Michael Balmer, junior steward; Ward Bailey, senior steward; Jack Wright, tyler. The Newton Lodge #59 was founded in 1855.