Western Star Lodge No. 26 A.F. & A.M. of Albert Lea installed its cadre of officers on Jan. 4 for the 159th time since its charter in 1858. The members are extremely proud of their heritage and have portraits on display of all the former past masters since the lodge’s inception. All persons can take advantage of this Freeborn County history at any public function of the lodge such as its Amaranth pancake breakfast on the third Sunday of each month. Pictured from left are Secretary Stephen Claybourne, Senior Deacon Wayne Bellrichard, Treasurer E.W. “Bill” Webster, Junior Deacon John Winters, Junior Warden Dustin Garduno, Junior Steward Robert Hahn, Worshipful Master Troy Goodwater, Senior Steward Jake Lopers, Lodge Education Officer and Chaplain James Brown and Tyler Robert Dammen. Not pictured are Senior Warden Brian Vairma and Marshal Trevor Birch. –Submitted