Shriners International Omaha, Nebraska JanuaryMay 2021 • Vol. 96,97, No. 15 Tangier Website: tangiershrine.com Published Monthly Tangier Website: tangiershrine.com Email Articles To: [email protected] Published Monthly 2021 Spring Ceremonial

The 63rd Annual Bowl Game

June 5, 2021

University of Nebraska - Kearney Campus Ron & Carol Cope Stadium Foster Field MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS”

Potentate’s Message Thursday, Greeting to all Nobles and their ladies, It is so great to see all the Nobles and ladies back at Tangier. Are we having fun now? I think May 13 so, evidenced by the amount of people we have in the . Please bring your friends to Dinner 6:15 P.M. the lounge or to our events. We have been Lower Level getting 1 or 2 new petitions each time there Lasagna with Vegetable, Salad & Roll is an event in the building. People are Jake Barna & his crew will be cooking, seeing what fun we are having and want to Decorators and Servers are the be a part of it. Vintage Iron Club & their Ladies. Dueling Pianos was a huge success again after a 2-year Please RSVP for Dinner!! hiatus. Everyone attending saw a great show and had a fun We will have a patient and their family at the evening. May is going to be a busy month, we have a plethora of dinner and meeting. events and fundraisers going and we think we have something The Nobles will have a short business for everyone. meeting at 6:00 P.M. in the Main May 1st is the Kentucky Derby Party. This is going to be a great event. Get your tables reserved and plan on a fun afternoon. Combined Meeting w/Ladies May 8th is the Spring Ceremonial. We are expecting 30 new Nobles. We will be having a Hot Sands and a great lady’s program. To all units and clubs, if you have not done so, please 7:30 P.M. call Sandy and reserve your table for the party after the hot Main Room sands. Tables are $175.00 and gives you access to all the new Nobles and gratis drinks and gourmet buffet for all the Nobles Tangier Shrine Office • RSVP to 402-392-0404 and Ladies. May 13th will be the stated meeting, and this will be our 2nd meeting of the year where our ladies may be at the meeting. We have a few surprises, and a good time will be had by all. I MAY promise to have the meeting over by 8:45. We will also have one of our patient children speaking at the dinner meeting. LOUNGE LUNCHES Saturday May 15th is the 1st parade of the year Council Bluffs! Saturday May 15th, in the evening, we are having a Bourbon Soups for the month of May Tasting where you can taste at least 8 different bourbons from different distilleries. The fun part is, this will be a blind tasting Tue, May 4 – Chicken Noodle and you will not know what you are tasting until after you have rated each bourbon. Cost is $40 and there are only a few Tue, May 11 – Wisconsin Cheese spots left. Call Sandy to reserve your spot. At this writing we had 5 places left. Tue, May 18 – Vegetable Beef Friday May 21st is the DON quarter auction, which is a fun evening. Two years ago, when they held the last auction, the (Michelle Vacation) Divan was having so much fun we were asked to quiet down. Tue, May 25 – No Lunch Go figure. You can’t put a price on a good time… In observance of Memorial Day, the building will be closed at 5pm on Saturday May 29th and reopen on Tuesday June 1. Month of June A few important items that occur in June are: Michelle will be serving BLT’s Tuesday June 1st, The Shrine Bowl Players and Patients Beyond the Field Experience in Kearney. every Tuesday. Saturday June 5th is the Shrine Bowl Game in Kearney. This year the game is going to be played at 6pm! Sunday June 6th is the Hospital Benefit Car Show at Tangier Shrine. Thank you to each of you what you for do to help Tangier. HAMBURGER NIGHTs It is a pleasure to be your Potentate. Closed for the Season Steve Elliott Potentate 2021 No Hamburger Nights Will resume again on Wed, Oct 6 2 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021 MASONIC FAMILY ACTIVITIES Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area ELECTED DIVAN Potentate...... Steve Elliott Chief Rabban...... Bill German May 1 Tangier Shrine Kentucky Derby Party Assistant Rabban...... Paul Gonzales 1:30 PM TSC High Priest & Prophet...... Bryan Deming Oriental Guide...... Paul Bohannon May 1 Alpha Chapter #325 OES Little Library Treasurer...... PP Ralph Joos Jr. Ribbon Cutting-TIME TBA BelMC Recorder...... Charles Sohm TRUSTEES May 8 Tangier Shrine Spring Ceremonial Ron Barber...... Travis Drews 10:30 AM TSC Joe Hodges...... Bob Duff APPOINTIVE DIVAN May 9 Omaha Scottish Rite Mother’s Day First Ceremonial Master...... Freddie Clopton Second Ceremonial Master...... Jeremy Martin Brunch (call 402-342-1300 for times Director...... Randy Behounek and reservations) Marshal...... Mike Foreman Captain of the Guard...... Andy Freeman May 11-12 OES Grand Chapter Younes Outer Guard...... Brooks Call Conference Center Kearney POTENTATE’S PERSONAL AIDES Larry Drews...... Alex Elliott...... Jeremiah Schartz May 12 Omaha Scottish Rite Spring Outing POTENTATE’S STAFF 4:30 PM Papillion Rod & Gun Club Chief of Staff...... Brad Graham Assistant Chief of Staff...... Rob Kuhl (call 402-342-1300 for reservations) Potentate’s Aides...... Adam Reese, Dan Henn, Jim Huebner, Jim Smith, Dillon Hadcock, Eric Hadcock, David Gelecki, Kim May 15 Council Bluffs Parade Gardner, Chris Andersen, Jim Andersen, Brian Boose, May 22 Omaha Area Masters and Wardens Matthew Lewis, Jim Jacobson, Allen Kuiper, Mike Waller, Dean Stockman, Dave Workman, Mark Howie, Ed Spotts. Club Meeting Host Bee Hive Lodge Project Manager...... PP Frank Kroupa #184 9:30 AM SRMC Ambassadors...... Jim Carlton & Micah Evans Chaplains...... Mike Stuhr and Travis Prater May 22 La Vista Parade Commander of Units...... Jim Schmidt Lt. Commander of Units...... Matthew Beahm May 26 Centennial Lodge #326 Memorial Samsar...... Tyler Goodman Day Flag Project 9:00 AM-dusk Circus Chairman...... Jim Turpen Feztival of Trees Chairman...... PP Jim Hirl & John Golden Westlawn Hillcrest Hospital Representative...... PP James B. Parks Sr. May 27 Masonic Day at Werner Park Food Hospital Patient Coordinator...... Jim Huebner & Susan Ryan Hospital Van Coordinator...... Jim Huebner 5:00 PM/game 7:05 PM (call 402- Board of Directors, Twin Cities...... PP Daryl Finley 342-1300 for reservations) Housing Chairman...... Gary Shepherd Manager...... Mike Gardner and Kim Gardner May 31 Memorial Day Dry Goods Manager...... Bill Garner Legal Staff...... Darren Carlson and Rick Myers Photographers...... Jim Reese, Steve Reese and Greg Norton EVENTS ARE AS OF THE 1ST OF THE Publicity Chairman...... PP Gary Unger & PP Dave Norton PREVIOUS MONTH Show & Shine Chairman...... Don Streeter This is an informational email service offered by NE Shrine Bowl...... David MacDonald, David Workman, the Omaha Metro Area Masters & Wardens Club Elliott Bottorf & Mel Morton for all Masonic family members in the Greater Soccer Classic Chairmen...... Drew Rodehorst Omaha Area. For additions, corrections or adding Sound Room...... Chuck Sohm of individuals to receive the list, contact Ron Stites, Sunshine Committee...... Barry Ahlborn 402-293-1538 or [email protected]. For events please include host organization, event name, Hot Sands Editor...... Dave Shaw and Kevin Conner date, time, and location. Chief Aide Emeritus...... Al Sesemann, Dave Muller Scot McCaul, Leroy Fuglsang, Dan Henn, John Hoagland, ------For other activities see the following websites: ------Grand Lodge...... www.glne.org Clair Burroughs and Barry Ahlborn. Scottish Rite...... www.scottishriteomaha.org Chief of Staff Emeritus...... Daryle Winder Jobs Daughters...... www.jdne.org Hospital Van Coordinator Emeritus...... Marv Kovar Rainbow...... www.nebraskarainbowgirls.com Treasurer Emeritus...... PP James B. Parks, Sr. OES...... www.neoes.org Samsar Emeritus...... Randy Heckert DeMolay...... www.nedemolay.org Board of Directors Emeritus, Twin Cities...... PP Don Perry Tangier Shrine...... www.tangiershrine.com York Rite...... www.neyorkrite.org 3 MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS”

BUILDING FUND In Memory of Robert Heckert: In Memory of Sharon Gathman: Don & Sharon Perry Jim & Karen Reese Red Bricks Ron & Pat Calvin Dennis & Pam Coufal In Memory of Larry Crouse: In Memory of Ray Bruneteau: Don Streeter & Marcie Al & Carole Sesemann Arnie & Karleen Nelson Charles Binge In Memory of Gene Thompson: Clair & Neva Burroughs In Memory of Ken Patrick: Daryl & Maria Casad Don Streeter & Mtarcie Arnie & Karleen Nelson In Memory of Sherrill Yadon In Memory of Joseph Manierski: BUILDING FUND Don Streeter’s Sister: Shriley Kaestner Jim & Marilyn Alessandro In Memory of Mike Spencer: Bruce & Ruth Arp In Memory of Carl Brandenburg: Legion of Honor Ladies Don Streeter & Marcie Edward & Mary Osborn

In Memory of Nicky Mayfield: In Memory of Kenny Patrick: In Memory of Mike Spencer: Chuck & Jane Ploughman Patty Thompson Don Streeter & Marcie Larry & Sandra Hansen GENERAL FUND Bruce & Ruth Arp SHRINERS HEALTHCARE FOR Marty Davis CHILDREN Tom Mullaly Linda Chevalier MINNEAPOLIS John & Barb Golden TRANSPORTATION FUND Burke In Memory of Nicky Mayfield: Piezon’s Pizzeria/Matt Vrzal Dean & Linda Nelson Neil & Marti Welch Keith & Helen Niemann Dean & Judy Abels Leslie & Joanne Oleson Lenny Begley & Arlene Warsocki Aimee Mayotte Forbes Tom & Sandra Helligso/ Botna Valley Shrine Club Realtor NP Dodge Tangier Chanters Alan & Misty Kuiper In Memory of Bob Krause: Andy Freeman’s Mon Cheryl & Ron Bojanski Jim & Paula Turpen In Memory of Nicky Mayfield: Stan & Jeanette Garner Roger & Linda Olson Gary & Ann Churchill Don & Sharon Perry Sean Otterberg Bob & Carole Wilczewski Arnie & Karleen Nelson Don Streeter & Marcie Rick Whitesides Shirley Kaestner In Memory of Jeanita Axsom: Scott McMullen Tangier Provost Unit Ron & Pat Calvin Don Streeter & Marcie Wendell P. Alton...... Mar 13, 2021 In Memory of Dean Anderson: Lenny Begley & Arlene Warsocki Business Breakfast Club of Omaha Roger N. Pentico...... Mar 13, 2021 Robert J. Brown Larry Crouse...... Mar 23, 2021 Roy D. Edmonds...... Mar 25, 2021 George H. Lauritsen...... Apr 1, 2021 Robert W. Krause...... Apr 3, 2021

4 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021 May 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Kentucky Derby Party

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kruzin Kushions Beer, Taters and Ceremonial Cinco de Mayo SWAG

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Mother’s Day Stated Meeting Council Bluffs Parade??

Bourbon Tasting 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Nile Quarter Blood Drive Auction Wing Night

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Lounge Closes at 5:00pm

30 31 Memorial Day

June 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Shrine Bowl Shrine Bowl Shrine Bowl Parade Beyond the Field Banquet Kearney Shrine Bowl Game 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SHBD Show & Stated Meeting Friendship Dinner Blair Parade? Shine at SRMC

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Papillion Parade?

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Father’s Day Red Oak Parade?

27 28 29 30 North Bend Parade? Blood Drive

Chanter’s Brunch Kruzin Kushions Movie Night 5 MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” Arab Patrol Chanters Corvette Club By: Steve Bugajny By: Bernie Hauber By: Terry Ullsperger

Happy May to you! The grass is green, Hello again. Last month, the Chanter Well there are many things to mention as the trees have leaves, and we are cooking “Newsletter Editor” failed to provide an always we just wish parades were included. article. However due to vaccinations and regularly at the homestead grill. Spring Maybe by the time we read this we will have has been pleasant so far, and we are seeing changes in state-wide Covid-19 restrictions, the Chanters met, and we practiced. We are been in one or at least have one coming up. progress on the Covid front. Keep staying pleased to be practicing in order to sing chants We have been so raring to go we are looking at smart in this endeavor. Perhaps we can during the Tangier Shrine Spring Ceremonial coming up with some group events of our own. celebrate Mothers day and hopefully that will take place on Saturday, May 8. More to come on that later. Memorial day as well. The Chanters are the vocal music Corned Beef and Cabbage 2021 is in the The parade season will be starting soon. ambassadors for the Shrine; we like to books and judging by the amount of dinners I do think positively that we will be able to perform for our Masonic family and are we served out the back and how long participate. considering other venues to spread the word it took to not smell like cooked cabbage I’d Looks like the results of our Corned about our Shriners’ philanthropy. If you have say it was another great Shriner success. The Beef and Cabbage event was a success. any event requests or other ideas in this area, Such a well organized front on the service just contact any Chanter or leave a message Corvette Club were servers at the March at the Shrine Center. Such requests should be stated meeting and thank you to my Corvette side of our fine Tangier Shrine. I saw many received early to verify our availability. many hands on helping the smooth brethren; everything went well and it was As we meet in the next couple of months, great night. The family that acted as the guest performance of this massive task. While there will be discussion about other possible working in the kitchen I counted eight Past performances this summer (August through speakers was very inspirational to listen to and Potentates working diligently in some form September). This includes performances at the great Shriner pride was beaming with the or another. I had the pleasure of trimming local churches and other events. The specific smiles on our faces and a few teary eyes in potatoes with two of them. Thanks for your dates and times that we plan to sing are still the room. The success of these two events and support. tentative. The exact locations are still to be many, many more have one thing in common, Have you seen the new clubs making a determined. our outstanding unsung heroes in the kitchen. A solid showing? Gun club and cooking club. As is noted in the listing of Units & Clubs, very big Shriner thank you to them. Love it. we practice Monday in the Main Room at the Shrine Center. We usually start practice Corvette College. This month lets cover the Don’t forget donuts with the line on promptly at 7:00 pm. Any noble with even a first thing you see in your rear view mirror Tuesday mornings. Come on down. Enjoy. small interest in singing and a willingness to before a Corvette blows past you, leaving you A very special thanks to Arab Patrol join us should contact any Chanter or send an in the dust. Headlights. Corvettes have been members and ladies, they were in great force email to the Shrine Center. That’s my update known for their distinctive headlights. The first helping at the Corned Beef and Cabbage and for May. Corvette had two exposed round headlights in feed. What a wonderful turnout of dedicated “Since love is Lord of heaven and earth, an oval shaped housing with a wire mesh cover members, so glad to be part of this group. how can I keep from singing?” Robert Lowry (Baptist minister and composer) curved over them. Very distinctive indeed. In Peace and good thoughts your way. 1956 the Corvette got a redefined face with two Keep watching for details on the Wine exposed headlights in round housings. Gone Tasting At the Shrine for fall. Golden Girls were the mesh covers. 1961 was the first year By Maxine Lorraine Powers of the Corvette having four round headlights. Keystone Kops 1963 was the first year for hidden headlights Good-bye April and welcome May!! which became a dominant trait of the Corvette By: Bob Duff Several important observances are on my for the next four generations. These four May calendar. Before commenting on them, headlights rolled open from the bottom up. The I hope everyone is doing well, had a good I have a question. Do you seniors remember 1968 through 1982 Corvette had four hidden April, and is enjoying the nicer weather as making May Day baskets with the pages headlights hinged in the back and just popped well as had a good time at Dueling Pianos, from a wallpaper book? I do! enjoyed the Shrine Bowl Parent/Player National Teachers Day is May 4th. up. The 1984 through 1996 went back to two Dinner, and the Boone and Crockett Wild Teachers are our unsung heroes. headlights that rolled open again and the next Game Feed. May 6th is National Day of Prayer. The generation went back to the pop up lights. Things coming up this month: May 1st is day to thank God for your blessings. In 2005 it all went haywire. With the new the Kentucky Derby party, May 5th is the Armed Forces Day is on the 15th. an C6 Corvette redesign, gone were the hidden Kruzin Kushions’ Cinco de Mayo party, May appropriate day to thank those you know headlights. What! A Corvette without hidden serving, or who have served in the Military 7th is dollar draw beers and free potato bar headlights! Yup, the headlights were once again services. Hope you still have your Mother. with a chance to win some swag. This is a exposed and still are today with the C7 and all Tangier fundraiser, so I hope to see you there. I know you will remember her on Mother’s new C8. Will one of my favorite features on a Saturday, May 8th is the Spring Ceremonial Day! Memorial Day, May 31st means at Tangier – hope to see as many Kops and different things. A holiday from work for Corvette ever return? Only the great Corvette Kuties there as can be! Check your Hot Sands many and getting together with family and gods know. Next month we will cover the last for times for the program. friends for feasting and visiting. And most thing you see when a Corvette blows past you All of us Kops and Kuties would like to important, this day is to pause and remember leaving you in the dust. loved ones no longer with us and decorate congratulate our own Tyler Goodman for graves. Take care of yourself and count your being the Class Honoree! Way to go Tyler! blessings!! 6 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021 Director’s Staff Hospital Float By: Mel Morton By: Mike Donham By: Angie Huebner, Queen Well by the time everyone Here it is May and this year is going May is here and hopefully the parade reads this article Sat-ra would fast. Did you give someone a May basket? season can begin. At this time, the only have held our first session with the 2021 Remember the good old days? parade that is scheduled is the Shrine Bowl Officers! I want to commend all the officers It was nice to see the great turnouts for the Parade in Kearney, Nebraska on June 5th. on the excellent they did. Memory work April events. It looks like everyone is ready Congrats to Tangier – the Corned Beef and was spot on! Everyone worked together as to get out and have some fun. I hope you went Cabbage was a BIG success. Thank you to one Team! It was a proud Queen day! to the Shrine and took in the events. Wasn’t the members who were able to assist in any At our April session we celebrated Sat-ra’s 85th Anniversary! Past Queen Linda Jasa the 2 Pianos a hoot? manner. had pulled out some of the scrap books for On May 8th for the ceremonial second Please keep Noble Stan Hale in your thoughts and prayers. He had surgery for a viewing pleasure. She also had on display all section, we have a lot of new members going the crowns and listed what Queens’s through the hot sands. With the large group broken ankle which requires non weight had worn them and the year. So much history of new nobles (possibly around 30) it is bearing and is currently in rehabilitation in 85 years! Look for a picture in this Hot going to take a lot of work to put it on. We at Brighten Garden Meadows in Elkhorn. I Sands of all the members that attended the need everyone from the Directors Staff to know he would appreciate cards and/or calls. session…we all made the history books! come out and help. Remember, you are not a At this time the care center is not allowing Our nest session is Saturday, May 1st with real Shriner until you have been through the visitors. Hopefully Lady Carol will be able to donuts at 9:30 am; session starts at 10:00 am. Please consider joining us! second section. Let’s have a strong showing visit occasionally. Noble Marvin Kovar is recovering from QUARTER AUCTION (see ad) is set for from the Directors Staff to have fun with the Friday, May 21st. open at 6:00 pm. new nobles and help them walk through the eye surgery. Birthday wishes are sent to Lady Pat Your $10 ticket gets you dinner and a bidding desert to become a real Shriner. paddle! So, if you’ve never been to a Quarter Whiteman (April) and to Lady Bette Carter for At this time our parades are on hold, but Auction, first, bring quarters, these are what May. Noble Forest and Lady Anita Peck will there are some that we have been invited to. you bid with…that’s right quarters! The celebrate a May anniversary. Congratulations Watch the Hot Sands for more information. number of quarters is based on the value of the and best wishes to these members. Shrine bowl week starts on May 30th with item, for example a $50 item you would bid 4 Do you know the History of the Hospital quarters. Then hold up your paddle, we draw player check-in. Tuesday, June 1st will be Float Unit? Watch upcoming Hot Sands numbers and if that number matches your the Beyond The Field at Kearney with the issues for a little history lesson. paddle, you win! You just won a $50 item for players getting a chance to intermingle with Reminder – Unit Nobles, check to see $1.00! We will also be serving a special Nile some of our patients. If you haven’t been to that you have paid the unit dues; Contact drink, where all monies collected from those this, you need to try to come and experience Secretary Noble Ken Nisley to check and/or drinks will go to the Shriners Hospital for this. It is amazing to watch our patients out remit dues. Children – Mexico. You will want to try one, do the player. You will come away with a or maybe two! And for shopping pleasure Remember Nobles: “Golf combines two once again we will have vendors onsite. different heart and view as to why we do favorite American pastimes in taking long what we do for the patients. The parade will Come support small, local businesses! walks and hitting things with a stick.” - P.J. I will leave you with this message: “The be at Kearney on Saturday June 5th with a O’Rourke practice of Happiness is best done in the tri-temple oasis after the parade. The shrine company of supportive, agenda free friends” bowl game will be played June 5th at 6:00 – Queenisms 101 Jolts of Inspiration by pm. Kathy Kinney & Cindy Ratzlaff. June 6th will be the Show and Shine at Mobile Nobles “Find JOY Everyday” Tangier. The money raised will go to benefit By: Jeff Blocklinger Shriner Hospitals for Children. Bring your Legion of Honor family and friends to see all of the cars on We want to thank everyone that came up display and vote for your favorite car. to support us at the 357 Raffle. We especially By: Jeremy Martin PC If everyone brings in “Just One” new want to thank Bridget for live streaming it, Here we are in May already member our membership will grow leaps Illustrious Frank and Illustrious Gary for and this year is starting to fly and bounds. How many of our Shriners have hosting it, and Flash for helping us by picking past pretty quickly. The Legion of brought in “Just One” good quality noble this the lucky winners. As for the survey that we Honor is half way done with their Pit Boss past year? took on the raffle cards, it was awfully close Smoker Grill raffle, if you haven’t picked up If you are interested in seeing what the all the way to the end but the Raffle with your raffle from us please make sure you do. Directors Staff is about, contact any of our more prizes had won. If you would like to get Only $20 and only 200 tickets are being sold. members or come to one of our meetings. on the waiting list for when a ticket comes We will be drawing the lucky winner on the We meet on the 4th Monday of every month up for grabs, please contact Dan Waldron our 1st of June at the LoH meeting! in the lower level of the shrine at 7:00 pm. Treasurer. With the success of the 357 Raffle We will also be placing our Memorial flags we are able to continue with improvement Our ladies meet at the same time. Support out the 27th of May with the assistance of the and upkeep of Old 357. With this year’s the other clubs and units, your blue lodge Athena Assembly Rainbow girls. parade season coming be sure to stop by and If you would like to be a member of the and other Masonic organizations. As always see them. remember it’s a great day to be a Tangier Legion of Honor, please come by and see us “The right train of thought can take you to at our meetings the first Tuesday night of the Shriner. a better station in life.” month at 630pm at the Shrine. 7 MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” Vintage Iron Women’s Auxiliary By: Steve Kohler By: Jan Moore By: Tom Ericksen Everyone sure had a lot of fun at our annual car inspection/picnic held at Victory “And I said to myself, what a wonderful Greetings from the Shrine Bowl unit. I am very happy to report that our unit’s 3rd Lane this year. We had a very large turn out day”. When I think of this song I think of Annual Fish Fry was a big success and well with the Divan and Vintage Iron members. Satchmo/Louis Armstrong. He was bigger surpassed our most optimistic goals. I want to I would like to thank everyone that brought than life and enjoyed life to the fullest. As personally thank and recognize the following out a side dish, dessert, etc. which really we enter this spring, even though it has been and as hard as I try to include everyone if you complemented the wings. pretty cool, we have had some gloriously are not included let me know and I’ll make I had the pleasure of attending the Shrine sunny days with the bluest of skies. That to the recognition next month. me is a wonderful day. Hope you all have Bowl dinner. Vintage Iron sponsored two Commander Bruce Arp and his Lady Ruth had your covid shots and are doing well and players. It was a very enjoyable night talking worked tirelessly and I can’t say enough with these athletes and their families. What a getting out to see and be seen. about their contributions. Greg Hess and his great bunch of young men. Hope to see you We want to say thanks to several folks who Lady Lisa, who were big advocates to move all at the Shrine Bowl game. made our Easter Bag sale a great success. forward when Covid lockdowns were still on Gary Shepherd and I attended the midwinter Thanks to everyone that bought a bag. We people’s minds. Greg also ran the extra fryers CSASMC (Motor Corps) meetings in St. sold 52 bags, each with a stuffed animal and outdoors. Past Potentate Don Perry provided Louis, Missouri April 22-24th. six of Tangier’s famous sugar cookies. We leadership and good ideas. Our Treasurer We have no parades scheduled in May, but had a few bags of cookies left and we sold Chuck Ploughman handled all the expenses we are looking forward to starting parades those also. In total we grossed over $1000 and receipts. Dean Nelson helped lead the in June along with Tangier’s Shrine Hospital for the wheelchair fund. To the Auxiliary serving line and his Lady Linda worked with Benefit Days car show. The car show is on members that made cookies, donated stuffed my Lady Kim running the beer cart with Dave Sunday, June 6 at Tangier. Don Streeter is animals or helped to bag and sell, what would Muller. Tom Brummet helped us prepare all the chairman for this and is always looking the fish on Friday. Instrumental in preparing for more sponsors. A sponsorship is tax we be without each of you? To the Shrine Bowl Unit for allowing us to sell at their fish and cooking the fish and fries: Illustrious Sir deductible. Steve Elliott, Past Potentate Jim Hirl, Past fry, a super thank-you, Rob you did a great The spring ceremonial at Tangier is May 8. Potentate Mike Gardner, and Past Potentate Vintage Iron will have a table there hoping to job of announcing the cause. Charlie Marchand, and Divan member Paul attract some of the 30+ new Noble candidates. We have been given two quilts by Ann to Bohannon. See you there. raffle. The proceeds will go the wheelchair Rob Kuhl was terrific as MC and with Vintage Iron will be serving dinner at the fund. The tickets will be $5 each and will Chuck Anderson’s daughters, Jackie, Jenny, stated meeting May 13. allow you access to both quilts. The first Alanya, and her daughter Avery, set a 50/50 If you would like to join Vintage Iron and name drawn will have their choice of the record. Provost members Dave Robinson and see what you are missing come to our monthly quilts. We will only be selling 100 tickets. Past Potentate Al Smith made sure the traffic meeting. We always have a lot of fun with Get them early. flowed smoothly. LeeAnne Norton and Jeri many activities planned. Our meetings are The General Auxiliary in Minneapolis Fleming handled the credit card machine, held on the fourth Tuesday of every month has told us that we cannot send them any tickets, and cash, and delivered meals. Gary starting at 7:00 pm downstairs at the Shrine goods at this time. The space that they have Shepard, Don Brinkman, Dave Treadway, is full and overflowing with things. So, we Mac McManigal prepared the orders. My need to concentrate of money donations, daughter Bailey ran the orders up and down which are all used for the wheelchair fund. the ramp. My son Sean and his friend Charlie were also runners. The was By: Jim Huebner Besides wheelchairs, we also provide other decorated by Ruth Arp and the following March was a busy month. adaptive equipment. The Minneapolis Shrine Ladies took care of our patrons: Judy Abels, With vaccinations picking up it looks like Clinic is the only one of its kind, none of the Hess, Lisa Kuhl, Coleen German, Harriet 2021 will see an uptick in Shrine patient other facilities have an auxiliary. As most Hirl, Rita Treadway, Jean Brinkman, Leslie appointments. Hopefully, some of the trips of you know, Shriners provide care but not McManigal, Janelle Shepard, Arlene Begley, to Minneapolis will see a reduction if Boys equipment, so we become the support for and Mike Berks’ Lady Mary. The serving line: Town starts holding more outreach clinics those things that the kids need. Dean Nelson, Bill German, Paul Gonzalez, and as tele-health appointments increase. We will be dark in June, July and August. Lenny Begley, and Tim Bernett. Sandy Parks Here are the numbers for March 2021. However, these are prime months for tabs, in the office really helps us out facilitating so Twin Cities – 7 van trips so please keep them coming to the Center. many things. Last but not least a big thanks Mayo Clinic Rochester – no trips We will work them and see that they get to Dean Abels and Arnie Nelson for greeting Twin Cities – 7 Patient families drove themselves to the refiners. We do well and have made everyone as they came in. This job was made St Louis – 1 Patient family drove themselves harder as they also had to run the credit card Chicago – 1 Patient family drove themselves approximately $500 in the last year with just our aluminum tabs. machine. With all of us working together we Philadelphia – 2 commercial air flights made this the best FF yet and a good time was As we get more and more social, let’s not Total of 5,658 van miles driven. had by all. As always, please consider becoming forget those that still feel like they need to The next big unit event is the Shrine Bowl a Tangier Roadrunner and assisting our stay apart. Make a phone call, send a card, or Game in Kearney the weekend of June 5th Shrine Hospital patients. Call me at 402- even a text. Just something to let them know and I’m sure a Jenga game will be played a 332-8418 if interested or with questions. Or you think about them. few times. The bus will be going and if you you can email me at Jimh-hospitaloffice@ Until next month, be safe and be kind to would like to reserve a hotel room please let tangiershrine.com all you meet. Bruce Arp know. I hope to see you there. 8 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021 Omaha York Rite Scottish Rite DATES TO REMEMBER Masonic Center Calendar of Events May 7 Mt. Commandery #1 Meeting CHECK THE DATE 7:30 pm, PMC May 10 Omaha Chapter #1 Royal Masons May 8 Knights of St. Andrew Meeting 7:30 pm, BenMC 9:00 am May 10 Plattsmouth York Rite Meeting May 9 Mother’s Day Brunch 9:00 am 7:30 pm, PlatML May 18-20 Swing for Speech Golf Tourn. May 12 Florence Chapter #61 RAM Potluck May 27 Masonic Day at the Ballpark Dinner 6:30 pm, Meeting 7:30 pm, PMC 5:00 pm May 20 Omaha Council #1 Cryptic Masons 7:00 pm, Bellevue MC For Many Events At Scottish Rite Masonic Center Check with each body to determine If you prefer you can register online: if the meeting is in fact taking place. www.scottishriteomaha.org Click on “Events Calendar”, the month, scroll down to find BE SURE TO SUPPORT YOUR BLUE LODGE an event, “View Details”, and finally “Register & Pay”. AND ALL APPENDANT BODIES! Call the office if you have questions, 402-342-1300

Legion of Honor Raffle – Tickets $20.00 each 1st prize: Pit Boss pellet smoker/grill with cover and $150 gift card to Just Good meats 2nd prize $75 Gift card to just good meats 3rd prize $75 Gift card to just good meats Proceeds are for the benefit of the Legion of Honor activities. Donations are not deductible as charitable contributions Drawing on 1 June 2021

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PROCEEDS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF TANGIER SHRINE ACTIVITIES. PAYMENTS ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE DONATIONS. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF GOODS RECEIVED IS $4.

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11 MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” NOBLE OF THE MONTH APRIL

April 2021 Walt Keast March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 Bill Sullivan Dave Workman Ed Thompson 2021 2021 MEMBERSHIP GOALS

Welcome 6 New Noble Scot Albertson Trent Hansen Darin Rapp David Carrig Darrell Pullen Max Wilkins

Unit Name 2021 Goal YTD Club Name 2021 Goal YTD Arab Patrol 2 Arbor Shrine 2 Band 2 Boone & Crockett 5 3 Chanters 2 Botna Valley 1 Clowns 3 Corvette Club 3 Fremont 2 We all Directors Staff 5 Kruzin Kushions 1 1 GreetersThis 2 Mo Ri 2 3 are on Hospital Float 2 1 North Bend 3 1 the Jo De Ra 2 Oasis 1 M Keystone Kops 5 2 Pirates 2 1 E Legion of Honor 3 Racers 3 Mobile Nobles 5 Ritual Divan 2 2 M Motor A 2 Road Runners 2 B Motor B 2 Sand Hills 3 E Provost Guard 4 Spirits of the Shrine 2 R Vintage Iron 3 2 S Shrine Bowl 6 4 Wise Ashes 3 H Club Total 40 13 I Unit Total 47 7 P Ill Sir Steve Elliott is continuing Past Potentates 3 our membership goals totals Trustees 3 for this year let's all work Divan 7 1 together to meet his goal!! Congratulations to Ritual Tangier 2021 Total 100 21 Divan for making their Goal. 12

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Join us in Beautiful Montego Bay, Jamaica! Secrets St James Luxury Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort January 16-22, 2022

Your hosts Bill & Colleen German invite you to join them for a 6-night stay at this beautiful 5-star resort!

This travel package includes round-trip airfare, 6-nights / 7- day accommodations, all meals, all drinks, taxes & transfers.

13 MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” 2021 Spring Ceremonial Saturday, May 8, 2021 In Honor of Noble Tyler Goodman

Harken ye to the Potentate’s Call!Heed well, all ye Sons.

The Mighty One hath spoken from the Golden Cloud which cometh down from the zenith of the Seventh Heaven. Comes the call to all ye good and faithful nobles to make a to the city of . Now therefore, your Illustrious Potentate will lead forth a magnificent caravan. Seek ye worthy Sons of the Desert – promising them the benevolent brotherhood accorded to all pious and trusty nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The Arab Soothsayers have checked the stars in the Arabic horoscope and selected Saturday, MayEs 8th, Selamu 2021 Aleikum for ceremonial session. Steve Elliott Illustrious Potentate Attest: Chuck E. Sohm Recorder

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Tangier Shrine SPRING CEREMONIAL SCHEDULE Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Now is the time, those of you that went through “Cold Sands” please come back for the Second Section “Historical Degree”

10:30 A.M. Receive and Register Candidates

11:30 A.M. Lunch

12:00 P.M. Introduction of Elected Divan and Dignitaries Legion of Honor presents colors, pledge and prayer, Potentate’s Remarks, Introduction of Class Honoree & Hospital Patient

12:30 P.M. Ritualistic Divan will present First Section

2:00 P.M. Second Section “Historical Degree”

4:30 P.M. New Nobles Fezzed with Ladies Class Pictures

5:00 P.M. Reception and Social Gathering with Units and Clubs at Tangier Shrine Center

Nobles – Downstairs bar will open at 2:30 P.M. with open bar.

1:00–3:30 P.M. Ladies Program at Scottish Rite Center - 202 S. 20th Street

Please come and show your support - Open to all Nobles and Ladies

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO RSVP YOUR CANDIDATE

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TANGIER LEGION OF HONOR

MEMORIAL FLAGS

The Tangier Shrine Center Legion of Honor Unit is taking orders for the purchase of an American Flag to honor an individual who is/was a member of the Armed Forces or a Citizen Patriot. ❖ The individual does not have to be a member of the Shrine or the Legion of Honor. ❖ These flags will be displayed on the lawn of the Shrine Center where the Statue is.

Displayed on the following dates. November 6-12, 2021 for Veteran's Day May 27-May 31, 2022 for Memorial Day November 6-12, 2022 for Veteran's day

The flag will have the name of the individual, the branch of service, and the highest rank earned attached to the flag in a color representing their service branch.

❖ White will be used for Citizen Patriots who have not_ served in the military. If the individual is deceased black will also be used. You may purchase as many flags as desired. ❖ The purchase price for each flag is $10.00 for the two years. We will gladly renew them as often as desired for the price of the flags at the time of renewal. Please complete the following form and return it to any LOH member or leave it at the Shrine Center Office. ❖ Checks can be made out to Tangier Legion of Honor. Your Support for this project to honor our Veterans, both living and deceased, would be greatly appreciated. --- �------·------(This information is needed if we have questions about the information or to let you know when it is time to renew.)

Purchaser's Name: ______Email Address: ______

Address: ______Phone Number:(_)-______l'or AClm1natlons use only: _ State: _ Zip Co e: _ Date Purchased: _ Renewel Date: _ City: ______d ____ 1 ______Paid: Cash: Check: _}CK#: Amount:

Flag purchased for: ______Branch of Service: Rank: _____ Deceased: Yes: No:

Flag purchased for: ______Branch of Service: Rank� _____ Deceased: Yes: No:

Flag purchased for: ______Branch of Service: ______Rank: _____ Deceased: Yes: No: Proceeds from this sale are for the Legion of Honor Activity Fund, and are NOT a Deductible Charitable Deduction Series C 2010-11 16 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021

June 6, 2021 All Proceeds go to the Shriners Hospitals For Children and are tax deductible. $15 Pre-Registration Fee Registration is from 9–11:30 a.m. $20 Day of the Show Show is 11–3 p.m. Awards@ 3 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2823 South 84th Street FREE ADMISSION TANGIER SHRINE CENTER

Dash Plaques for the first 100 registered

Name______Vehicle______

Address______Year & Model______

City______State ______Zip______Phone #______

Pre-Registration guarantees you (1) a place in the show, (2) a dash plaque Pre-Registration Cont.act: Don Streeter@ 402-393-6684 Mail Pre-Registration to : Tangier SHBD Car Show, 2823 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 For Show information, Car Club arrangements and or Sponsor Information Call Tangier Shrine Center @ 402-392-0404 17 MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” * CSSA 2021 * CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.

August 19 – August 21, 2021 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) Embassy Suites by Hilton – Oklahoma City Northwest 3233 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK Phone – 405-842-6633 Tangier will make all arrangements for your room. The cost PER COUPLE for the room (double occupancy), registration and (hospitality at the hotel) for Thursday through Saturday are as follows:

$462.00 - Two Queen Beds OR

King – One King Bed

$70.00 – Registration & Hospitality per Couple

Total - $532.00 – Includes Room, Registration & Hospitality per Couple

All have a Mini Fridge, Breakfast and Happy Hour are included.

Ladies Lunch - TBA

Members attending will pay Tangier directly. A $100 deposit is due by June 15, 2021 with the balance due by Aug 1, 2021

You may pay by cash or check. Also, credit card by calling Sandy at 402-392-0404 or stopping by the Shrine Center Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm A credit card will need to be presented to the hotel upon check in for incidentals.

The rooms are available for the same rate for two days before and two days after, based on availability. Please fill out the following information and submit with your payment.

Name:______Unit/Club:______Lady:______Ladies Lunch? Yes______No______Address:______City:______State:______Zip:______Best phone to contact:______Room Type: Standard ______King______Arrival Date:______Departure Date:______Payment Type and Amount______

18 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021 The Nebraska Masonic A Legacy of Excellence Independent Living Assisted Living 24-Hour Nursing Care Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care

“A Continuing Care Retirement Community” For Freemasons and their female family members as well as Eastern Star Sisters. Call Chris Abbott 402-296-7302 to check your eligibility, get information, and schedule a tour.

This jewel of Nebraska Masonry is only 25 minutes from West Omaha in the quiet community of Plattsmouth.

1300 Avenue D • Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-7300 www.thenebraskamasonichome.org

Tangier is instituting a new club that will be called “The Scimitar Club” Scimitar Club The idea is to raise funds and reduce the amount of dollars needed from the Fricke-Jackson Fund. To join, we are asking for a donation of $100 each year. For that donation, your name will be placed in the Hot Sands Newsletter each month and your name will also appear on a recognition plaque in the main . Think about joining the members below who have already donated. Steve Elliott Paul Bohannon Bill German PP Ralph Joos, Jr. Paul Gonzales Chuck Sohm. Bryan Deming

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BELLEVUE Kruzin Kushions An interesting new historical fiction novel written by Tangier Chanter Bruce McCoy. Contact: [email protected]

Meet & Greet Sales/Signing - Card Room Saturdays, April 17 & May 15 DINNER 1:00pm to 7:00pm May 5th - 11 am to 7 PM Public $10 per person Welcome Tangier Shrine Center Hot Sands 2823 S. 84th St. Newsletter Dinner includes 2 tacos, enchilada, refried beans & rice. Specials on buckets of beer & nachos. Available PP Jim Hirl is cooking. Tickets available from club members on our website! and at the office. Any questions, please give me a call. Dave Workman 402-651-9483

“Proceeds are for the benefit of Tangier Kruzin Kushions activities.” www.tangiershrine.com And, “Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.”

SERVING OMAHA SINCE 1959 CATERING & 84th & “J” Street HOME DELIVERY Check out our newly designed Web Site CALL US TODAY www.JustGoodMeatOmaha.com 402-339-7474

Graduation Parties & Spring Grilling Specials Cold In-Store Pick Up Steak Specials Slow Smoked Pork or Chicken - $180 20 - 7 oz Bacon Wrapped Filets...... $6 Feeds 25-30 people 20 - 8 oz New York Strip...... $9.00 10 lbs BBQ Pork or Chicken 20 - 10 oz Rib Eye...... $10.00 CHOOSE 2 SIDES: 8 lbs Smokehouse Beans Grill Pack #1 Grill Pack #2 8 lbs Country Potatoes 30 - 5oz Beef Patties 6 - 6oz Sizzle Steaks 8 lbs Cole Slaw 24 - 2oz Hot Dogs 6 - 6oz Chicken Breast $43.99 6 - 4oz Beef Patties Cold In-Store Pick Up 6 - 4oz Brats Slow Smoked Brisket - $180 $49.99 Feeds 25-30 People Grill Pack #3 10 lb Brisket 30 5oz Brats - CHOOSE 2 SIDES: Homemade 8 lbs Smokehouse Beans 24 2oz Hotdogs 8 lbs Country Potatoes • 8 lbs Cole Slaw $49.99

Graduations • Bar and Bat Mitzvahs • Christenings Anniversary Parties Check us out Birthdays Holiday Events • Sporting Events • Family Reunions • Company Parties & more. on Facebook

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24 Hour Service/ 365 Days Custom Assembly & Packaging 402.895.1030 Life Safety, Fire Alarm & Notification Systems [email protected] Fire Sprinkler Systems Clean Agent Fire Suppression 4905 S. 97th Street Low & High Pressure CO2 Don Kroupa Ins. Agency Omaha, NE 68127 Water Mist Systems Bus: 402-733-8800 Fire Extinguishers Specializing in All Types of Insurance Fax: 402-344-7469 Kitchen Hood & Dry Wats: 800-550-1237 12865 Deauville Dr. Chemical Systems Fax: 402.895.1118 1 Blk. So. of 129th & Q St. [email protected] Explosion Prevention & www.associatedfire.net Suppression Systems Omaha, NE 68137-3293

YOUR AD DAVID’S ELECTRIC Residential & Commercial COULD BE HERE LICENSED • INSURED • BONDED Contact Tangier Shrine Office DAVID E. ANDERSON Business: 553-1565 to See How. Fax: 553-3014

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Chad and Kory grew up Elkhorn in the 80’s riding big wheels together. Now Rob Kuhl they have traded in their big wheels for Black Carp’s Trucks and remodeling Shrine Member in the Omaha Metro Area. Keeping homeowners happy, comfortable, and informed is an integral part of (402) 932-9293 our business practices. We are a locally homegrown business that will be here for you when you need us and make your remodeling experience an enjoyable 2809 S 125th Ave., Suite 284 and affordable one that you will be able to enjoy for years to come. With Carp’s you get the advantages of a large one-stop shop with the customer service you Omaha, NE 68144 might find at a smaller company. We started with one man and an idea of how, www.MonclairInsuranceGroup.com to do things the right way the first time around. Our customers contact us when they want to deal with one company that can take care of all of their service and project needs. We don’t profit by overcharging and getting cheap labor and moving on to the next project. We believe that it is vital to have homeowners involved in every step of the process. • ROOFING / ALL TYPES • SIDING / JAMES HARDIE /VINYL • GUTTERS / LEAFFREE • DECKS • • PAINTING Chad Carpender - President 402-651-1493 www.carpsomaha.com 17804 Storage Rd., Unit A, Omaha • [email protected] 22 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021

Looking For A Diamond?

See Bob Malashock at Malashock Jewelry. As a Certified Gemologist with the American Gem Society and a fellow Mason, Bob will ensure you get the most for your money. Most importantly, Bob will make sure you understand the real way diamonds are priced so that you are certain to choose the stone thats right for you or your immediate family member. Please call Bob to set up an appointment or stop in during our normal store hours. Don’t forget to mention that you are a fellow Mason to receive your special price.

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Pre-arranged Funerals • Guaranteed Plans Payment Plans Available 496-9000 453-5600 332-0090 108th Street Chapel Ames Chapel Gretna Chapel 2727 N. 108th Street 4932 Ames Avenue 11710 Standing Stone Omaha, NE 68164 Omaha, NE 68104 Omaha, NE 68028 www.roedermortuary.com

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Certified Public Accountants Eye Exams Available - Most Plans Accepted - 4620 South 143rd Street Large Selecon of Designer Eyewear Omaha, Nebraska 68137 Dr. John Herbolsheimer Dr. Donald Krysl Phone: 402-330-6880 3906 Twin Creek Drive 8146 South 96th Street Fax: 402-330-4902 Bellevue, NE 68123 La Vista, NE 68128 402-932-8007 402-934-2034

24 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021 2021 UNITS & CLUBS MEETINGS UNITS TIME MEETING DATE LOCATION CONTACT PHONE DIVAN REP Arab Patrol 7:00 P.M. 2nd Monday Tangier Barry Higgins 402-212-1169 Joe Hodges Band 7:00 P.M. 4th Thursday Tangier Jim Radosevich 402-496-2691 Ron Barber Chanters 7:00 P.M. Every Monday Tangier Kevin Throckmorton 402-960-5518 Chuck Sohm Clowns 6:30 P.M. 1st Friday Tangier Russ Ovens 402-880-7356 Bryan Deming Directors Staff 7:00 P.M. 4th Monday Tangier Randy Behounek 402-210-4995 Travis Drews Greeters 6:30 P.M. 2nd Tuesday Farmhouse Michael German 402-972-0667 Joe Hodges Hospital Float 5:30 P.M. 3rd Saturday Various Todd Davison 402-968-7396 Freddie Clopton Jo De Ra 6:30 P.M. 1st Monday Brother Sebastian's Steve Reese 402-391-3755 IS Steve Elliott Keystone Kops 7:30 P.M. 2nd Friday Tangier Tony Johnson 402-578-2168 Paul Gonzales Legion of Honor 7:00 P.M. 1st Tuesday Tangier John Dickey 402-881-2239 Bob Duff Mobile Nobles 11:00A.M 1st Saturday Tangier Larry Drews 402-670-3105 Paul Gonzales Motor A 6:30 P.M. 1st Monday Various Dick Chilton 402-657-8021 Chuck Sohm Motor B 6:00 P.M. 1st Monday Tangier Rick Mason 402-740-2334 Ron Barber Provost Guard 7:00 P.M. 3rd Thursday Tangier Bill Simmons 712-309-6010 Bill German Shrine Bowl 7:00 P.M. 2nd Tuesday Various Bruce Arp 402-657-3008 Paul Bohannon CLUBS TIME MEETING DATE LOCATION CONTACT PHONE DIVAN REP Amateur Radio 3rd Monday Alaric Dailey 402-390-2492 Mike Foreman Arbor 7:00 P.M. Last Tuesday Nebraska City Various David Linn 402-297-1279 Bob Duff Big Wheels of Shrine 7:00 P.M. 1st Thursday Nick Jensen 402-212-5746 Travis Drews Boone & Crockett 6:30 P.M. 1st Thursday Tangier Brian Boose 402-709-0635 Paul Bohannon Botna Valley 6:30 P.M. 4th Tuesday Various Jay DeYoung 712-370-1477 Chuck Sohm Cabiri 11:30A.M. Quarterly Gorat's Charlie Marchand 402-660-8611 Ralph Joos Jr PP Corvette Club 6:00 P.M. 2nd Monday Tangier Terry Ullsperger 402-540-4465 Paul Bohannon Demolay 7:00 P.M. 3rd Tuesday Tangier Kevin Grazer 402-960-4815 Jeremy Martin Fremont 6:30 P.M. Last Monday Various Terry Nelson 402-720-4563 Joe Hodges Hillbilly Clan 98 Varies Ralph's Place Jim Sklenar 402-960-7282 Ralph Joos Jr PP Kruzin Kushions 7:00 P.M. 3rd Wednesday Tangier Card Room Dave Workman 402-651-9483 Paul Gonzales Mo Ri 6:30 P.M. 3rd Thursday Various Randy Jaccaud 402-884-2988 Paul B and All North Bend 8:00 P.M. 4th Wednesday Morris Bluff Legion Thomas Mullally 402-658-0183 Bob Duff Oasis 7:30 P.M. 3rd Tuesday Schuyler Terry Scheunemann 402-615-0243 Brooks Call Pickup Truck Club 7:00 P.M. 2nd Tuesday Tangier Charlie Beasor 402-290-7701 All Pirates 6:30 P.M. 4th Monday Tangier Eric Hadcock 402-990-7909 Bryan Deming Racers 7:00 P.M. 2nd Monday Tangier Reginald Boyer 402-468-5532 Ralph Joos Jr PP Ritual Divan Varies Jim Mueller 402-880-6851 All Road Runners 12:00 N 2nd Saturday Tangier James Ryan 402-505-0902 Paul Bohannon Sandhills Varies Jeremiah Schartz 402-340-7007 All Shrinerazzi 7:00 P.M. 4th Thursday Tangier Greg Norton 402-680-4055 Ron Barber Smokin Shriners 6:00 P.M. 3rd Thursday Tangier Sonny Ashford 402-651-0149 All Spirits of the Shrine 7:00 P.M. 1st Monday Various Michael Foreman 937-903-2273 Travis Drews Vintage Iron 7:00 P.M. 4th Tuesday Tangier Steve Kohler 402-659-1971 Bill German Wise Ashes 6:30 P.M. 3rd Tuesday Various Greg Hadcock 402-510-0018 Bryan Deming

LADIES MEETINGS TIME DAY OF MTG LOCATION CONTACT PHONE Daughters of the Nile 10:00 A.M. 1st Saturday Tangier Main Room Angie Huebner 402-699-0213 Sat-Ra Patrol 6:30 / 7:00 P.M. Mondays Tangier Lower Level Bev Donham 402-558-9032 Pageantry Dancers 5:30:00 P.M. Every Monday Tangier Main Room Angie Huebner 402-699-0213 Women's Auxiliary 10:00 A.M. 2nd & 4th Wed Tangier Lower Level Faye Daniels 402-850-6274 Golden Girls 12:00 P.M. 2nd Tuesday Tangier Lower Level Marilyn Guss 402-315-7241 25

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FAX 402-896-2700 ASC Lockers - Shawn Koch David’s Electric 415 Plaza Drive, West Point, NE Brad Waite...... 402-680-9288 1707 N. 42nd Street...... 402-553-1565 Cell 402-936-5050 Office 402-372-6956 ADVERTISING & DESIGN RUBBER STAMPS Advertising, Graphic Design & Print Services Hoffman Electric...... 402-734-1196 OFFICE SPACE J.P. Cooke & Co. Kevin Conner…….....…...... 402-305-7931 Hillcrest Landing Warren Cooke, John Cooke ESTATE SALES Great Location-Great Price, Check it out! 1311-15 Howard St. …...... 402-342-7175 AIR CONDITIONING Spotlight Auctions Don Perry …………..…….402-690-2755 A-1 United Htg & Air Conditioning SERVICE STATIONS Carl Monico...... 402-880-5633 OPTOMETRISTS 4972 “F” Street……...... 402-593-7500 VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE Pearle Vision - Bellevue FINANCIAL PLANNING Mark Anthony AUTOMOBILE REPAIR John Herbolsheimer, O.D. BluePrint Financial Planning 132nd & Maple Street ….402-445-0070 TUFFY AUTO SERVICE CENTER 3906 Twin Creek Dr...... 402-932-8007 More Than Just Investing 137th & Millard Ave. …....402-895-4274 Mark Anthony Kiel VanderVeen, CFP PAINTERS 108th & Q Street ………..402-592-6550 137th & Millard Ave…...... 402-895-4274 Personalized, Strategic Financial Planning Welch Painting - Jeff Welch of Mufflers & Brakes, Total Car Care bpfinancialplanning.com Interior - Exterior - Decks STORAGE Jeff Moberg Nebraska City...... 402-873-0530 [email protected] Gray & Associates 8906 Maple St,...... 402-393-7888 PET CARE SERVICES Don & Joan Gray, Owner 2717 Leavenworth,...... 402-346-1040 FIRE PROTECTION Paradise Pet Suites LLC Cars, Boats, RVs, Etc. Bellevue, 301 Fort Crook Rd. N...402-293-1800 Associated Fire Protection Boarding, Grooming, Day Care 18201 S. 132nd St. ……....402-253-2855 4905 S 97th St...... 402-733-2800 AUTOMOBILE SALES 20601 Elkhorn Dr...... 402-289-4033 TREE CARE Gregg Young Chevrolet - GEO PHOTOGRAPHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Terry Hughes Tree Service 178th & West Dodge Mervin Reese Photographers Korisko-Larkin-Stasklewicz Funeral Home Terry Hughes …………..…402-558-8198 Omaha, NE ………………..402-572-8080 Steve and Jim Reese 5108 “F” St. ………...... 402-731-1234 Hobscheidt/Henry Pro Chrysler-Dodge MervinReese.com Josh Kroupa Jeep-Ram-New/Used Roeder Mortuary 9802 Nicholas St. Ste 210..402-391-3755 Certified Arborist...... 402-981-1453 Next to Jeff Henry Chevrolet Jon Roeder 50th Ames Ave. ……...... 402-453-5600 PLUMBERS Edmonds Tree Service Plattsmouth, NE 68048...... 402-296-5000 108th & Maple ………...... 402-496-9000 The Faucet Shop Free Estimates • Insured 6016 Maple St…...... 402-551-5533 Nicholas Edmonds...... 402-570-0818 Keast Motors - HEATING & AIR PRINTERS Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC A-1 United Heating & Air Conditioning K-Kopy Printing Service, Inc. TRUCKS Walt Keast-Oakland, IA...... 877-885-3278 4972 “F” St. ……...... ……..402-593-7500 Keith Kortright, E-mail: [email protected] Paul Lucht & Sons Body Shop, Inc. Steve Keast-Harlan, IA...... 800-234-4927 736 North 75th St. ………..402-393-4857 Terry Mayfield & Vance Delehoy INSURANCE 1519 S. 3rd St.……..…...... 402-342-5630 REFRIGERATION McMullen Ford - New & Used Don Kroupa Insurance Agency Bennett Refrigeration Inc. McMullen Ford - New & Used Scott McMullen & Dan McMullen Specializing in all types insurance 3352 North 88th Plaza Scott McMullen & Dan McMullen Lake Manawa Exit, 12826 Deauville...... 402-895-1030 Council Bluffs, IA ……...... 712-366-0531 Eric Pelberg & Frank DeRoin...402-571-7444 Lake Manawa Exit Council Bluffs, IA …………712-366-0531 Jeff Mann REAL ESTATE BANKING Gretna Insurance Agency Paramount Commercial UNIFORM RENTAL Great Western Bank - 15 Locations 802 Village Square Real Estate Services Max I. Walker Uniform Rental ® Harlan Falk………….....…..402-552-1251 Gretna, NE 68028...... 402-332-0000 David J. Gibbs, CPM ...... 402-502-3300 Bob Walker Jr. …………....402-344-7488 Member FDIC, Equal Opportunity Lender Montclair Insurance Group - Rob Kuhl 11330 Q St...... www.paramountcres.com All Over Omaha & Council Bluffs 2809 S 125th Ave, STE. 284 WATERPROOFING Great Plains Realty-Auction Co. Omaha NE 68144...... 402-932-9293 Jerry’s Basement Waterproofing, Inc. Randy Fleming, CAI, NAA 3030 Keystone Drive……...402-392-2211 State Farm-Tanya Patzner Full Time Auctioneers Since 1964 Auto, Life, Health, Home, Business email: [email protected] BUTCHER - LOCKER 2835 S. 132nd St...... 402-333-1866 www.gpsold.com...... 402-210-4885 ASC Lockers LLC Nebraska Realty JEWELRY 415 Plz Dr West Point, NE 68788 [email protected] Malashock’s - Village Pointe South Shawn Koch Owner Kathy Wickstrom...... 402-208-4617 Cell:402-936-5050 Office: 402-372-6956 Robert Malashock 16811 Burke Street...... 402-496-9990 COMPUTER SERVICES LAWN CARE Parkinson Consulting - Michael Parkinson Edmonds Mowing Service [email protected] Mowing & Trimming Trevor Edmonds...... 402-594-1319 26 TANGIER “HOT SANDS” MAY 2021 Get Your Message Out There in the

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Invite Someone to Become a Shriner Today! LIFETIME Brick Order Form MEMBERSHIP For the in the Crescent Room DUES Red Brick: $100 Gold Brick $500 There is no age basis for the following membership categories and formula. If Please PRINT clearly and do not exceed not for yourself, think of purchasing a 16 characters per line. lifetime membership for a son or relative First Line: you may have brought into Shrinedom. ______Each of these individually, or together ______resulting in a Total Life Membership. Second Line: The Tangier office @ 402-392-0404 can assist you or answer any questions. ______LIFE MEMBER Temple Dues $55 x 20 years = $1100 Third Line: ______PER CAPITA MEMBER 2021 Per Capita $30 x 30 years = $900 ______Buyer’s Name: Office Use Only PERMANENT ______Received By: CONTRIBUTING MEMBER Address Hospital $5 x 30 years = $150 ____Cash/Checks ______Total Life Membership Phone:______$ ______beginning Jan 1, 2021 Brick Amount $ ______Date: ______Only $2,150 (Payment Enclosed) 27 MAY 2021 TANGIER “HOT SANDS”

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