Masonic Lodge No. 5 inducts new officers

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hiram Lodge No. 5 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida installed its officers for 2025 on Saturday, Jan. 11. Family members and the public were invited to attend the ceremony and enjoy a celebratory meal with the lodge members. The officers for 2025 are as follows: James Shiver, Worshipful Master Ben Hensarling, Senior Warden Dean Kossel, Senior Deacon Dave Mediate, Senior Steward Ed Gifford, Junior Warden Barney Gregory, Junior Deacon Austin Hofmeister, Junior Steward Roy Faglie, Secretary Derrick Burrus, Finance Officer Larry Bates, Chaplain Freemasonry is based on the values of integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Freemasons develop a