DeMolay spring activities

New officers were recently installed for the Fort Sidney DeMolay Chapter. Lucas Rosenbaum, son of David and Janet Rosenbaum, was installed as Master Councilor.

Other elected officers were Nick Castner as Senior Councilor, Brendan Holly as Junior Councilor, Corbin Heller as Treasurer and Ryan Birner as Senior Deacon.

Installing officers were David Rosenbaum, Robert Goodwin, Steve Mattoon, Phil Patten, Rev. Tom Hyde, Logan Lewis and Luke Castner.

Installing musician was Cathy Mattoon, with the soloist being Jaide Wachtel.

Special guests were Luke Castner, State Master Councilor and Katie Oliverius, Chapter Sweetheart.

Approximately 20 members of the Chapter, together with sponsors, Ralph Castner, Kim Castner, Tanya Lewis and John Deer, attended the annual Spring Round-up in Kearney, which consisted of multiple athletic competitions.

For the seventh year in a row, the Fort Sidney Chapter has earned the All Around Trophy - placing first and second in three-on-three basketball, first, second and third in four-on-four soccer, and first and third in volleyball.

Individual medalists included Lucas Rosenbaum, who placed first in billiards and second in bowling, and Tyler Miller, who placed third in golf.

The Chapter also assisted with the Child Identification Program (CHIPS) at the Health and Wellness Fair.

During the most recent meeting, a presentation was made by the Cheyenne County SWAT team. Future planned activities include a family softball game and barbeque in June.

The annual Conclave, which includes speaking contests as well as fun activities such as crowning the State Sweetheart and a dance, will be held in Sidney this year in July under the direction of Luke Castner, State Senior Councilor.