Zuhrah Shrine Ceremonial – May 22Nd

JUNE 2010 VOLUME LXXXIII • NUMBER 6 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA • www.zuhrah.org

Zuhrah Shrine Ceremonial – May 22nd 2 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH ARABIAN Zuhrah USPS 699-560 Stated 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Meeting TELEPHONE: 612-871-3555 Friday, June 11th FAX: 612-871-2632 WEB: www.zuhrah.org Time: 7:00 p.m. RSVP for dinner by JUNE 2010 Monday, June 7th All communications regarding the editorial content or advertising should be addressed to The Zuhrah Arabian, 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Entered as periodicals at Carlton, Minnesota, with additional mailing offices. Printed monthly at Carlton, Minnesota 55718. IN MEMORIAM Published at 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Subscription price, $12.00 a year. Send changes of Address to 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404. ZUHRAH SHRINE DIVAN ELECTED Potentate ...... Darryl Metzger (Linda) Chief Rabban...... Gary Sibben (Terri) Assistant Rabban ...... Tony R. Krall (Bev) High Priest & Prophet...... Al Neiderhaus (Deb) Oriental Guide...... Theodore M. Martz (Lori) Treasurer...... Timothy R. Jirak (Jami) Edward D Shimek Recorder ...... Vyrl D.“Nib” Norby, PP (Peggy) Russel D Stauber Marvin Friedman APPOINTED Cedric M Bonner First Ceremonial Master ...... Ross E. Hjermstad (Deb) Robert W Apelt Second Ceremonial Master ...... Adrian R. Skytland (Mary) Harry J Schmitz Marshal...... Ed Reiners (Sunny) Robert L Marten Captain of the Guard...... Michael J. LaVine (Colleen) Support the Arabian Outer Guard ...... James O. Burlingame, Jr (Linda) James W Anderson Imperial Representative...... David L. Stuhr (Zetha) Robert S Jackson Nobles and Ladies of Zuhrah Shrine – Chaplain ...... Kevin E. Erickson (Priscilla) Arthur J Hamren The Arabian is changing and needs your support. Ernest L Benson ARABIAN EDITOR With your donation the Arabian Publishing team will make Neal N Johnson Send news to: [email protected] every effort to improve the quality of our news paper. 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From the Potentate The

new Outer Guard has been duly initiated. The Twin City Shriner’s Hospital had their visitation day on May Workhorse 21st. It was a very interesting and informative day. I heard several comments about how well Zuhrah was represented—but there’s always room for more! There were bus loads brought in from other Shrine Centers. Ceremonial The Ceremonial that was held May 22nd at the Northeast Armory was quite an experience. I’m sure it John R. Puffer was a fun-filled, memorable day for the nineteen candidates and all the nobles and ladies who attended. Except for a little rain in the morning, it was a beautiful day and a great The newest colt to the Workhorse Stable is John R. tions for Police and Fire and the 911 Dispatch venue for the event. My thanks to Puffer of the Steel Drum Band Unit. More information Center the Ceremonial Unit and all the about John follows: • Retired after 25 years in 2005 and am enjoying other units and clubs whose mem- May has been an interesting, • Born March 22, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN retirement bers made this event successful. My educational and fun-filled month hope is that it was enjoyed by all. • Attended Horace Greeley Grade School • Love playing golf, traveling, and history for Linda and myself. Following are • Phillips Junior High School • Member of Fraternal Lodge #92 in Princeton, some of the highlights: Dues We still have quite a few mem- • Graduated South High School in 1961 Minnesota; Master in 1987 Rush Night bers who have not paid their 2010 • Member of Anoka Lodge #30 Anoka, Minnesota Zuhrah’s Rush Night was held at • Attended many Shrine Circus’s as a child in the dues. If you are one of these the Shrine Center on May 5th. Many 40’s & 50’s • Life member of the Scottish Rite Nobles, it would greatly help units and clubs were represented • My childhood paper route was 2615 Park Avenue, • Member of Zuhrah Shrine Zuhrah’s financial condition if you that evening.The Cycle Corps even across from Zuhrah could take care of this at your ear- • Past President of the Anoka Area Shrine Club, brought in one of their bikes. I saw liest convenience. • JOINED the Navel Reserve in 1960; Honorable 1990 members of the Horsemen in atten- Discharge 1963; Communications Technician Upcoming Events • Life member Zuhrah Steel Drum Band dance, and I was thankful they didn’t • Worked many different occupations, 1963-1977, Reserve this date—the Golf • Married to my wonderful wife, best friend, and bring a horse in! We had several vis- (Jack of all trades, master of none) itors in attendance, and there was Stag is tentatively set for Sunday, partner Joyce with our combined families of 8 chil- • 1978-79 Attended Anoka Area Vo-Tec for dren, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren room for more so be ever aware of August 29th.We’re still working on the details and will keep you posted Electronic System Servicing and Anoka Ramsey • We will celebrate 25 years of marriage this July 3rd potential candidates to bring to the Community College in Computer Technology and if the date changes. Whether next Rush Night. Digital Electronics you’re a good golfer or not, it will Devon Worley Concert Writin’ Horse be a great day of fellowship. • 1979 worked as a repair technician for the Anoka Devon Worley’s concert held on Our Pilgrimage Chairman, Tony County Sheriff’s Office on two-way communica- May 7th at the Medina Ballroom Krall, tells me there are still spaces was attended by many Zuhrah available for any nobles and their nobles. I do not have a figure of ladies who wish to attend the how much money was raised for Imperial Session in Toronto, July 4th- the Twin City Shrine Hospital, but 8th. If you have an interest, please the people hosting it were pleased contact him. with the attendance. Rookie Day at Zuhrah Shrine Center Miscellaneous Events Yours in the Faith, May 14th was the Pig Luncheon Darryl Metzger on May 8th given by the Mobil Nobles, and our Potentate 2010

We had a nice turnout for rookie day and put Tony Krall and Eric Pineta thru the rookie indoctrination. The temple grounds look very good and we are proud of the good work the fellows accomplished. 4 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

was an extraordinary man to SSB&C as this event is open free to Masonry—serving as Grand Master in the public.This is an opportunity to 1987/88—the Scottish Rite and the show off your special car or just Shrine. A special thanks to those who walk around and see the cars on dis- came to his visitation and funeral serv- play.There is no charge for entry. ice.The outpouring of expressions of If you missed the May car show sympathy illustrated to me how many you can attend one of the other lives he touched during his life. Fuddrucker’s SSB&C events in the You will likely be receiving this issue next few summer months on the sec- As most readers of this column of the Arabian shortly after Memorial Zuhrah Antique Cars continues ond Sunday each month from 11 a.m. know, the Zuhrah Shriners Spring It was exciting to see the weather Day. If you have not done so already, to excite and bring back memories to 3 p.m.The same day on June 13th, Ceremonial took place on Saturday, patterns of spring this year and hoped take a minute out of your day to to everyone at the parades every ZAC members will participate in a May 22, at the Northeast Minneapolis that it will continue to be as nice remember our veterans, especially Summer with their assortment of parade at Glencoe, followed by a National Guard Armory. Nineteen throughout the summer months. those who made the ultimate sacrifice cars. Many of our members have lunch at the Cliff’s home. new Nobles were brought into A colder May sort of upset that, for our great country. Honor our vet- more than one parade car because Zuhrah in what hopefully will be a but we still have a warmer faith with- erans with your words and respect of their love and devotion to the very memorable day for each of them. in warmer communications. ZARC their service with your deeds. cars of yesteryear. Each parade is Many Nobles put in a lot of sweat member and friend, Arlan Ross, – John O’Hultquist unique as there is always a car or equity to pull this off and deserve our WD0BJT informed us at our second Arabian Scribe two that have not been used in a appreciation. First, the Director’s Wednesday ZARC meeting, that the parade from years before. We have Staff—Ron Ward, Glen Miner and Mike Mother’s Day communications for about 63 members and that means a the Midwest Shrine Hospital Net was Rudolph—who made sure that every lot of different cars! Each month we quite limited, but he reveals that some detail was carried out, especially since I highlight a member’s car.The car for of the old standard communicators needed to tend to other matters dur- this month is not an antique car but were there, like K0USR, Jim from Blue ing much of the time leading up to the rather a specialty car. Earth was still booming in.A guy from Ceremonial. The Divan—especially Wisconsin, Gordy, N9FLN called in as Illustrious Sir Darryl Metzger, Ross did George, KC0T, and KE0OX, Don. Hjermstad and Adrian Skytland—also Other member events include a That made up a successful conversa- personally put in a huge amount of burger run to our unique drive-in in tion among all. work, as did the Membership Taylor Falls on Saturday, June 26, During our normal meeting we had Committee team of John “Grumpy” Wish to report that another of from10 a.m.-3 p.m.You cannot miss in attendance, Pres. Harold Clough, Garton, Lane Esswein and Dean Botts, our recent members, Bob Marten, it with the Root Beer Barrel on the K0GTT;VP,Arlan Ross,WD0BJT; and Zuhrah Chief of Staff Ed Reiners and passed away in May after having a roof. Just another bit of nostalgia left XYL Mary. Arlan always seems to Deputy Chief of Staff Keith Braiedy, stroke.We extend our sympathy and from days long ago. The Zuhrah keep the Net going every Sunday Past Potentate Jerry Oliver—who condolences to his family and friends. Flyers we be there with us. A mini even when he goes up to the Cass made the excellent ribs we all enjoyed Rich Johnson Dick Grant, our “ever-lasting” golf course is next door. Golf any- Lake area in northern Minnesota and after the Ceremonial as well as doing (Co-Parade Captain and Scribe)) President, recently was hospitalized one? Do not forget the member car does a fine job. Ken,W0PTP and XYL another classy Fez Lecture— 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit with chest pains and,after many tests, show we will be attending Friday, Doris topped off the ZARC luncheon Potentate’s Aides, Pete, and—of he needed a heart valve replaced, There are many events that will June 25th, at Bogart’s in Apple Valley members meeting for May. Betty, course—Ceremonial Unit members. which is being done at this writing. take place in June that our club will at 4 p.m. Doug Johnson’s XYL, called in to give I particularly want to thank Jim We expect he will have a successful be participating in. ZAC will host the Call Dale Wetterstrom, member- their regrets for not attending the Anderson, Ed Kane, and Harry Sarich recovery and be back with us after car event show SSB&C (Second ship chairman (651-463-4597), for an ZARC meeting as Doug,W0BKS, had for all their work in getting the stunts his recuperation. Good luck Dick and Sunday Burgers and Cars) at application to join our club, WHAT made a bad move and had strained his working, as well as a couple of former and a speedy recovery!! Fuddruckers in St. Louis Park. on ARE YOU WAITING FOR?..NOW IS back which is hard on anyone. This past presidents of the Ceremonial Larry Kulstad has moved from his Sunday, June 13. It is always a fun THE TIME TO JOIN..YOU ARE MISS- shall cover any ZARC news for this Unit—Dean Yorston and Greg home (after 40 some years) to an time, and they have super food spe- ING ALL THE FUN time. Have a nice summer! Kaslow—who were part of the old assisted-living apartment at The Shores cials. Tell your car collector friends Submitted by ZAC Scribe, Ken Skoog,WØPTP “wrecking crew” back in the days that on 66th and Lyndale. His leg problems that everyone can bring their collec- Rich Johnson the Ceremonials were held at the old have curtailed his ability to continue tor cars to display at Fuddrucker’s Minneapolis Auditorium. The candi- his household chores.Am sure he will dates have not been treated to an old- be joining with us as soon as he is accli- fashioned Ceremonial of this vintage mated to his new envirement. for more than two decades. Our annual “Pig Roast” was again Although he has been serving in very successful with over forty the position for a couple of months, I Shriners witnessing the Outer www.zuhrah.org also want to publicly thank Dan Guard, Jim Burlingame, surviving Katzenberger for stepping up and this long-time ritual. Dick Grant serving as your 2nd Vice President. In attended and handled the emcee addition to being one of the many duties before his operation, and Well, the time is here—parade Ceremonial Unit members who Stan Giesel gave the history and time.The van and float are all ready helped load and unload the truck,Dan instructions of this “degree.” Jim to carry this merry group of drum was also taking lots of pictures of the was assisted by his dad, Jim Senior, bangers on to its appointed parades. Ceremonial during the festivities.Come and, of course, our Potentate, The first appearance will be at the to the June meeting to see the pix. Darryl Metzger, handled his end of Spring Lake Park parade on June Speaking of the June meeting, the the program perfectly. 10th and then at the Hennepin Ceremonial Unit will be having a bar- All in all, it proved to be a very County fair on June 20th.A slow June becue on the patio. Be sure to let Dan successful event in our new location, then yields to a very busy July which know if you will be attending so the the K.C. Hall in Bloomington. has us playing to at least ten loca- proper amount of grillables is pur- Everyone had a good time during the tions and finishing out the month at chased.The meeting and BBQ will be social hour and at the ritual and the the Zuhrah ice cream social. on Tuesday, June 15, at Zuhrah. luncheon.Thanks to all for attending. This past month, the band lost And since we’re talking about bar- Our Mobil Noble Golf League was another long time member when becues, mark Saturday, August 7, on rained out at its opener,but we are now Ralph Hultquist passed away. Please your calendars for the annual starting to find our “swing” again as the remember his family in your Ceremonial Unit picnic. Past season progresses. Anyone still consid- thoughts and prayers. In addition, Potentate, John and Lady Caroline ering and interested in participating will Steve Downs and Harry Powers are Andersen, have again graciously volun- be welcomed with open arms! dealing with health concerns, so teered their lovely home on Lake Dean Zickert is finalizing plans for kindly remember them, too, in your Washington off Highway 12 near our June fishing/golfing trip to Detroit thoughts and prayers. Dassel for the fun, food and frivolity. Lakes, departing on the 22nd and The birthday greetings in June go More details to follow. returning the 26th. A few more would out to Audrey Adams and Doris Finally, I want to thank the be very welcome. If you desire, call Stavos, and anniversary wishes go Ceremonial Unit members and Dean for more information at 612-861- out to Erv and Barb Moser and Shriners who have expressed their 2663. The more the merrier, so come Harry and Marilyn Powers. condolences on the passing of my and join in the fun and relaxation! If you are interested in joining, father. As most of you know, the Black That takes care of our news remember we ride on a float during Camel visited us and took Brother for now, at least to our feeble parades, so no walking involved. Ralph Hultquist from us at the end of knowledge!! V.P. Brian April. Although I confess my bias, he Your scribe, Cliff Hall JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 5 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

Summer is here, snowbirds are August 12-14 Midwest, Sioux City, in high school. It was so long ago, Hello to all Funsters, Greetings! back, and it is time to start marching Iowa; more information to follow they are worried about their skill I hope this finds you all well and We have now started our weekly again. Captain Bruce has been work- August 22, Sunday level. No need to worry; we have and in good spirits.This year is start- practices. The first one was can- ing to secure parade performances Ki-chi-saga, Chisago 1:00 p.m. more than one guy who will make ing off well and we are looking at a celled due to weather. The second and below is a list, subject to change, you feel like a pro? We have many very fun filled year for us. of course. Parade schedule has September 12, Sunday positions that do not require any one was light due to some sickness. Jesse James Days, Northfield,TBA First, I would like to talk abouit our And the third one was interesting. come together with Captain Bruce musical skills at all (ask Dick Larson, visit to the Children’s Hospital on the securing the following dates: he can vouch for me). One of our regular officers hit our Those staying overnight in 13th. This was a fun-filled party with new rookie. No one was hurt, only a June 20th, Saturday If you are a new Shriner or a long- the children and their familes, who Milltown had better get your rooms time member, you owe it to yourself saddle bag and one’s pride. Luckily Midsummer Day, North Branch reserved NOW!!! They are going were treated to pizza and entertain- some of our regulars had duck tape 1:00 p.m. to become active in a group. The ment from the Funsters. It was trully fast, if not sold-out already. people you meet will bring you a and straps to repair his bike so he June 26-27th, Saturday and Sunday Normally I would say you snooze wonderful to see the children warm could get home.We hope the rook- lifetime of friendship and great up to the clowns as they brought out Milltown 100th Birthday you lose, but in this case you will be memories. Even Harry Bassett has ie’s lady lets him come out and play Celebration, Milltown,Wisconsin snoozing in your car or the back of the smiles in the children. I look for- with us again! met a few people he likes, so if he ward to the next time we can do this July 3rd, Saturday the trailer. can do it, you can do it too. Our captain is still busy trying to There has been some confusion at the hospital... thanks to all the set parades up for this year. It Forest Lake 9:00 a.m. Drum Corps meets 6:00 every on what it takes to become a mem- Monday night at the Shrine, adjacent clowns who were able to be a part of sounds like another lean year again July 10th, Saturday this event and, to those who were ber of the Drum Corps. I want to to the Oasis Bar (great location for for most cities.We will have to take Pan-O-Prog, Lakeville 5:30 p.m. clear this up once and for all. Do you not able to make it, we will do it what we can get. practice). Stop down and check us July 17th, Saturday like to have fun, do you enjoy travel- again, and I hope you can be there We were road guards again for out—we are always looking for a Spirit of the Lakes, Mound ing, and do you like to have fun. Did next time. the Carver Fun Run. We had over few good men. 10:00 a.m. I mention,“Do you like to have fun?” Our parade schedule is shaping Drum Corps Secretary 300 bikes show up. Weather was You will notice playing an instru- up fairly well this year.We have eight August 1st, Sunday Dave OK, no rain, just wind. One of our ment is not a requirement, I often confirmed parades so far and will Little Canada Days, Little Canada [email protected] officers got a littering fine at last hear people saying they used to play probably pick up a few more as the week’s meeting, another one got 11:30 a.m. year progresses.We have Winona on lost. But fun was had by all, and June 20th, Eden Valley on June 27th, everyone was safe! The children in get going with the parades and cannot St. Clair Days on June 28th, Edina on the hospital will benefit nicely from wait to get out there and do some July 3rd, Apple Valley on July 4th, our share of the profits. stunning maneuvers,Watch out! Lakeville on July10th, Hamel on July Thanks again to Parker for organ- We also cannot wait to get out 11th and Le Sueur on Aug. 1st. So izing this event and to all the mem- there and show off the trailer’s new this looks to be a good year filled bers who came and helped. digs.We added some new decals for with some fun parades and a few Well that’s it for this month. the Zuhrah Shrine circus which look get-togethers. “So mote it be” great! I know for sure we made To those that were not at our last Ken meeting, we are changing the bylaws some of the neighbors’ day by show- a bit, updating the meeting times. I ing up and putting on such spectacle. hope you will be at the next meet- Well, it is time once again to get This also marks the official end of ing to discuss these changes if there the boats all primped, primed and the winter freeze where we only get are any questions.We also passed a ready to cruise for the 2010 parade to meet as a group once a month. vote to give some money to the season.We got the boats running and Special thanks to Bill Larson and his Sneaker Fund, Transportation Fund ready with little work needed, due to Lady, as well as Terry Thiele and his and send some money to the Float the great job done when we sent Lady,for opening their homes to our the Boat for the Shrine Temple. them up for “Dry Dock.” Many thanks rough and rowdy bunch for our I wish you all well and hope that to the Hamptons as well as CIT monthly meetings this winter. We you can all be a part of this year’s Switch and Relay for allowing us to sure had a lot of fun catching up. parades and festivities. We are cur- use their building and parking lot to Have a GREAT preparation season Side and back views of the the rently working on a few get-togeth- test everything out—oh yah, and and hope this spring season finds Mariners trailer ers after or before some parades so feeding us too. I must say Jeff did a you all well. I Cannot wait to see you contact me or Rumpy for details. great job changing the light bulbs, a all out there on the boulevard. Take care of yourselves, and I hope true pro. We are all very excited to Andrew Walker to clown together soon... Good Night and God Bless...... Goose 6 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

7:30.We were in the saddle for seven friends and loved ones.We had a final with a further 800,000 plus registered hours, then whiskey that evening for party to say goodbye to our Desert in 70 countries.The Quarter Horse is the aches and pains.At lunchtime, we Caballero friends, then boarded the now bred in Canada, South America, found the most comfortable rock to plane for home in the morning. Australia, England and South Africa.Its sit (I’d would rather have stayed in the Horsemen Happenings… foundation was English horses saddle).The weather was warm with a brought to Virginia in the early 15th May 31 Memorial Day Ceremony light breeze which felt good. I had a century,and Spanish stock, brought to Fort Snelling good horse, but he has no withers. My America in the 14th century. It was saddle kept slipping all day and almost June 6 NO Cowboy Brunch at used for every type of work: farming, Late breaking news: slid off. I tightened the cinch, and the Horsemen ranch hauling, in harness and under saddle. No Horsemen Brunch in June!! riding was much better in the after- June 12 Parktacular Parade – The English settlers raced them over Another Zuhrah Spring Ceremonial Due to an equine infection cir- noon. Our destination was Cooper St. Louis Park stretches of about a quarter of a mile, culating through our herds, is in the history books, and once again Ranch. The next day (Wednesday) is June 22 Northeast Parade – hence the name. The Quarter Horse Horsemen Board of Trustees the Pipes & Drums enjoyed another day-in-camp, so no trail riding, and we Minneapolis is still the fastest horse in the world has decided it prudent to not great adventure with our members get to sleep in and recuperate. over the quarter mile with the cur- hold the Horsemen Cowboy July 4–6 Imperial Shrine – and ladies. From our inspiring band Brunch in June.We will be back On Wednesday, the wind blew all rent record being around 20 seconds. Toronto, Canada performance, which allowed all of the in the brunch business in night, and it rained on and off most of It is an extremely strong horse, with July 4 Delano Parade – new Nobles and ladies the opportuni- September!! Now, on with the the morning. Many of us toasted with powerful shoulder and hind quarters. Delano ty to hear the magnificence of the regularly scheduled article: “moose juice” first thing in the morn- The horse has a short,wide head with July 4 Freedom Days Parade – Zuhrah Pipes & Drums playing our ing;not sure what’s in it,but it can sure small muzzle and shallow, firm mouth, Apple Valley sweet music, to the ample table of Out Wickenburg Way… knock you on your butt. “Hair of the and muscular neck. food that our catering support clan The “Cowboys of the North” head- dog” whether you need it or not! July 10 Pan-O-Prog Parade – The Quarter Horse is bred in members and our ladies prepared for ed southwest to the hot sands of the We held a memorial in the late Lakeville three specialized types: everyone’s nourishment, the Pipes & Arizona Mountains for the 64th morning for Bro. John “Doc” Gridley July 11 Hamel Parade – Hamel • Racing Quarter Horse – Drums truly performed beyond Desert Caballeros trail ride. We that was presided over by Bro. Dick July 18 Raspberry Festival – consisting of Thoroughbred with expectations. Congratulations to all of arrived at the MSP airport wearing our Rindal. I carried Doc’s ashes up the Hopkins some ranch horse blood. the new Nobles, who crossed the hot cowboy hats, leather boots, and belt trail on Monday, and Bro. Mike Lavine • Show/Halter Quarter Horse – July 25 Crystal Frolics – Crystal sands at the Spring Ceremonial, and to buckles the size of your hand.We were carried them Tuesday; Doc’s final trail of the old bulldog type with more Aug 6 Clearwater Family Days – all of the ladies who support them. ride! We spread refinement, smaller bones and Clearwater And speaking of new Nobles,oppor- some of his remains longer legs. tunities are available for any Noble at the creek that Aug 12–14 Midwest Shrine • Stock-type Quarter Horse – looking for an opportunity to be a part flows into the Ceremony – used as a trail mount, cutting of one of the best Pipe Bands in Hasayampa River. Sioux City, Iowa horse, etc. Shrinedom. We can only offer you a On Thursday, we Sept 12 James J. Hill Days – The American Quarter Horse is chance to join a group that has far too woke up to 30 Wayzata an intelligent, versatile and playful much fun; plays the sweet music of the degree temperature horse that likes a challenge, although bagpipes, as well as the amazing and covered in frost. Horseman of the Month… can be stubborn. All solid colors rhythms of the highland drums; and We enjoyed another appear on the horse, which is most- provides an opportunity to participate 7-8 hours in the sad- ly sorrel or chestnut. Popular Uses: in a large number of adventures dle as we headed to Western, pleasure, trail, reining, cut- through the band, and our support clan Sayer’s Station, which ting, rodeo, ranch-work, packing, program. If you feel that you may wish is an old abandoned endurance, racing, working classes, to be a part of the excitement, talk to stagecoach stop with jumping, hunting and polo mount. a member of the Pipes & Drums, or Mike Lavine,Art Hart, Bob Kjorsvig, Dick Rindal, a few foundation We ride so that children may stop by one of our practices.We meet Chris Mullin remnants. It also has walk. Riders and members wanted. weekly to improve our skills, every quite a sight and attracted much atten- beautiful cliff rock faces.The trail from Come out and join us for Wednesday Monday night at the Zuhrah Shrine tion getting through the security lines! Cooper’s to Sayer’s took us around night dinner; you’ll be glad you did! Center, beginning at 7:00 p.m. I guaran- With about 165 riders, plus family the beltline of Seal Peak; named for We are located just 20 minutes west tee you won’t be disappointed. and friends, from around the globe, all the Great Seal of Arizona. of downtown Minneapolis off of Well,as you focus your eyes on this converging on the sleepy town of Hwy. 12 at 4505 County Road 92 article, the month of June is finally Wickenburg, Arizona, we enjoyed a Bro. Dick Rindal is Horseman of North, Maple Plain, Minnesota. You upon us and so is our 50th parade and couple days of parties before mount- the Month. He has a long and won- may contact us at (763) 972-6857. performance season. Upcoming, the ing up Monday morning. Our Arizona derful history to tell, but only he can Check us out on the web at: Pipes & Drums will be performing in friends, the MacArthurs, hosted the tell it to you best. So, I won’t make the http://www.zuhrah.org/ClubUnit/Uni the following parades, performances, Poor Boy camp party Saturday feeble attempt. However, he is my ts/Horsemen/ZHPHome.html. and support clan activities: evening at their home. The next day pick for Horseman of Month because – Chris Mullin, Scribe June 12 Mapleton, Minnesota we celebrated at the El Presidente in less than three months, he was June 20 Lake Minnetonka Picnic cocktail party. back in the saddle after corrective P.S. The Chaplain told me… Real (Catering Clan) By mid-morning Monday, we head- heart surgery. He is quite the inspira- friends are those who,when you have June 26 Eden Valley, Minnesota ed over to the line to find our horses Beautiful scenery... Good ride... tion to many of us. Speaking for all us made a fool of yourself, don’t feel that As usual, Dean Botts, our band sec- waiting for us. Both man and beast Great adventure! in the troop, we are pleased to see you’ve done a permanent job. retary, will e-mail out the uniform and were anxious to get the ride started. We began our ride in Wickenburg him in the saddle again! Remember: any other particular information as we After the singing of the National and ended up about 15 miles south of Horse Matters… No Horsemen Brunch in June! approach these various performances Anthem and a few speeches, it was Prescott, Arizona. We rode back to The American Quarter Horse is and activities. Of course, the informa- time. Shortly after noon, the sheriff Wickenburg on Friday after an the first all-American breed. It is tion will also be distributed at Monday and deputies closed down the streets overnight stay at Sayer’s Station.At this claimed to be the most popular horse night practice. and we paraded down the main street point, we all were all a little tired and in the world—over 3 million are reg- And speaking of Monday night prac- waving so-long to the cheering crowd looking forward to indoor plumbing istered with the American Quarter tice, the drum corps of the band is that lined the streets. We headed to and a soft bed! We paraded back into Horse Association. It’s such a popular starting to work on new settings to Boyd Ranch for our first stop; about a town at noon on Friday to greet breed, that it’s exported worldwide improve the sound and presentation of four-hour ride. The Zuhrah the percussion section of the band. The Tuesday morning was beautiful.We tenor drums will be adding new stick were up early and in the saddle at Pipes & spins into the mix, as well as some syn- Drums copation with the other drum sections. The eRabian And as we are working on the drums, Are Looking for the pipes are also working hard to Publishing Team New Members – refine their music and sound as well.All in the effort to produce a well- needs help. rehearsed pipe band,which is proficient No Experience in display. If you haven’t been attending We need someone who has a practice on a regular basis, now is the technical background and can Necessary! time to get back into the rhythm. If you just want to see and hear us play, well spare 1–2 hours a week. Call Jerry Oliver come on down as well.This really is an If interested, exciting time to be a member of the send an email to 763-449-9067 Zuhrah Pipes & Drums. Till next month, Cluich Le Ceol Binn (Play the Sweet Music) [email protected] Mac JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 7 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

The L.O.H. Party will be held at Larry Bachman deserves a big Zuhrah Shrine Center on Memorial thanks for the truck, tools and large Day after the observance at the amount of new mulch which he has cemetery.Weather permitting outside contributed to Zuhrah these many on the patio between the Mansion years. Zuhrah would not have been and Zuhrah. Inside, if bad weather. the show place it has for these many Looking forward to seeing you at years if not for Larry’s generosity. our next meeting. Remember to put The Black Camel came to Zuhrah As we have to get this article in you on the list and keep you informed your name in for the mystery drawing. and the Legion of Honor for our before our annual fishing contest of club activities. Commander Jack Moe long-time Mason and Legion of takes place we will have to wait till Saturday, September 11th, is the It’s an honor to be a member of the Honor member Robert (Bobby) the July issue to report on it. Our Potentate’s Hunt.We’re looking for a Legion of Honor Martin. Bobby was taken to the next event takes place on June 23rd. good turnout for this event. All celestial lodge above on May 5, 2010. That will be trout fishing for the kids Shriners and their friends and family [The following article is the one for the Bobby will be remembered for his at Star Prairie Trout Farm in are invited. $100 gets you three birds June Arabian.] hard work of over 50 years of May 8th was Rookie Day for the Wisconsin. Some meet in the park- and an excellent wild game buffet. [The following article missed the May Missionary for Zuhrah and the Legion of Honor.A great turnout of ing lot at the Shrine Center and car Cleaning birds and dog rental is extra. Arabian, and it is being printed here for Legion of Honor. Bobby was com- members made quick work of the pool from there, usually leaving Look for the ad in the eRabian for your information.] mander of the Legion in 1980. trimming, cleanup and the placement around 9:30 a.m. If you want to drive more info and directions. By the time you read this, the Bobby always had a big smile for of new mulch around the plantings. straight over, see the map below. Board and stated meetings are now Omelet Breakfast will be long over everyone—he and it will be missed The hard work of our two Rookies, This is a fun and rewarding time held on the third Wednesday of the and we will be into April and looking Keep your eyes open for news of Tony Krall and Eric Pineda, gained with some great Pizza after fishing. month at the Park Tavern.6:00 p.m.for to the coming of spring and warm the Legion of Honors coming events them admittance into the Legion’s We usually get back in town by 2:30. the board and 6:30 for the stated. weather. A gigantic thank you is in and parades. Order of the Green Thumb.A sump- There are still some dues outstand- Dinner is ordered from their menu. order to all who helped to make the With the coming of summer and tuous lunch was served after the ing.Email [email protected] if If you have any tales from the fish- Omlet Breakfast the success that it the long lazy days which summer work was completed, thanks to there is a problem and we can work it ing opener let us know and we will was. All of the Legion members and brings, perhaps it is a good time to Hank Gyllenblad, who procured the out. And again if you haven’t received pass them on. their wives and special others who think about what it is to be a Mason. food, and Bob Selden, who grilled an email from the club, send an email participated in this L.O.H. fundraiser Here are some questions which we Till next month, the burgers and brauts to perfec- to the above address so we can get are appreciated by all of the members can think about. There is a lot of Sven and Ole, ZRG scribes tion. All larder was consumed with more than may be expressed.All par- what Masons are and should be in copious amounts of liquid libations. ticipants make the Omelet Breakfast, the wisdom of the Native Americans. one of the L.O.H.’s important sources of income. Without this venue we would not be able to do many of the functions which the L.O.H. has long been noted for. Space does not allow for mention of all of the members that have made this event the great success that it has been over the years.A special thanks to the Job’s Daughters for their service.The L.O.H. would like to thank the Marion Hall Knights of Columbus for their kind assistance in helping us with this event. April brings warmer weather and the need to do some clean up after winter snows have covered up sundry deposits we humans have left upon the landscape.The L.O.H. Rookie Day is May’s big event for the Legion to Legion of Honor Rookies display their gardening tools. break in its newest members to suffer the various indignities which will be Some Questions for Ourselves inflicted upon them. Those who will It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. suffer at the hands of the chief task I want to know what you ache for, and master (Lee Dorholt) are Tony Krall, If you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. Terry Ryzbarczyk,and Eric Pineda.The tasks they will be required to perform It doesn’t interest me how old you are with the implements of arboreal and I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, soil care will be arduous and demand- for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. ing. Sustenance and libations will await It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon. those who have labored to beautify I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, the grounds and appearance of If you have been opened by life’s betrayals, or Zuhrah Shrine.Those who labor shall have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain. be rewarded with copious libations I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, and sumptuous larder. Without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it. Memorial Day is the nation’s and I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, the Legion of Honor’s day to honor if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you and remember those who gave the to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, most precious of all gifts for those of be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human. us who are here to enjoy. Let each It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true. of us so cherish the memory of I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself If you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. their sacrifice that we never forget I want to know if you can be faithful, and therefore be trustworthy. what it means to be an American to live in a land that is free because of I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day, their sacrifice. And if you can source your life from God’s presence The Jeeps have made possible for I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and more of our members to participate still stand on the edge of a lake and shout to the silver of the full moon,“Yes!” in the events that will be coming up It doesn’t interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. this summer.There’s a place for all of I want to know if you can get up after a night of grief and despair, you members. So don’t hesitate to weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done for the children. get involved.The jeeps have made it It doesn’t interest me who you are or how you cane to be here. possible for you members that are I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not not able to walk distances to ride. shrink back. It doesn’t interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. Let’s make this Memorial Day one of I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else fall away. our best turnouts by showing how I want to know if you can be alone with yourself much the Legion of Honor remem- And if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments. bers and honors the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters who have Oriah Mountain Dreamer, Indian Elder gone before. Only You Have the Answers 8 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS

Fund, maintained by Del and Darlene Kincaid. They make sure every child gets a coloring book and crayons. Along with Glen and Carol Miner who are super volunteers at the hospital.What a wonderful feel- ing it is to see the kids smile and laugh over there. It is with the great- Owatonna Anoka est of pride to say, “Shriners are doing this absolutely great activity, The rain was coming down, but and RASC is part of it.” The 2010 parade season has Membership Dinner meeting for we enjoyed each others company at July membership dinner is dark, so begun. The Owatonna Area Shrine Summer is nearly here and the June has changed to Thursday,June 4, Ruby Tuesday in Champlin. Prez Ken the next one is Tuesday,August 3, at Club was represented in two Bloomington Area Shrine Club has 2010. said the next meeting will be at the Golden Valley VFW; social 5:30, Owatonna parades—the May 2nd many plans In the works. Tuesday, There is still time to join us on the Hayden Hills Golf course on June 8 meeting 6:00, dinner 6:30, program Loyalty Day and May 31st Memorial June 29th, we are planning a Sunset club winery outing. Please contact so bring horse overs to share and 7:00. Reservations are appreciated; Day parades. Upcoming parades Cruise “on the Jonathan Paddleford.” Rick Ackerman at 763-545-1233. your eating utensils, including a call 612-910-2189. include those on June 13th in We will have a fabulous dinner of Thursday, June 17, Friday, June 18, sharp steak knife. There might be While there is no July dinner Waterville,June 19th in Faribault,June baked manicotti, pot roast with car- and Saturday, June 19, club members some chicken also. If you want to meeting, the monthly activities con- 25th in Medford, and July 4th in rots and onions, roasted vegetables, will be manning the hot dog booth golf, call John Puffer for instructions tinue with the Robbinsdale Parade Blooming Prairie. For parade times, campfire potatoes, Caesar salad, at the Cub Food store on Vicksburg or be there by high noon. This is (July 11) and the Crystal Parade (July check our club web site or call Noble breadstlcks, dessert, and coffee.They and Highway 55 in Plymouth.We can what we refer to as Goof & Golf. 27). The Zuhrah Fez float should Rick Wallace at 507-838-0518. will a1so have a cash bar for your always use a few more volunteers, The Nobles and Ladies there lead the unit followed by Carl Nobles are encouraged to march beverage of choice.This will all take so come out and join us. Call me if enjoying each other were as follows. Berget and the officers in cars pro- with our club and show the commu- place while we cruise the beautiful you can help 612-910-2189. Roy, Lois & Steve Downs. Bill & June vided by the Antique Car Club. If nity our enthusiasm. Nobles, are you Mississippi River.We board the boat The really big news is a new Saxton, also known as a horseman. you have a chance, come out and see interested in clowning? It’s ridiculously at Harriet Island at 6:30 and cruise adventure for the club—a Frisbee Curt & Louise Speller who are ready all the Zuhrah units that will be in fun and no experience is necessary. from 7 until 9 o’clock. Please contact and Waffle breakfast. Yes, Frisbee— to go camping in that tilting hilton. the parade. Contact a member of our clown me, Dave Aistrup, at 952-210-4861 if the round disk that you throw and it Earl & Helen Bolier. Steve & Gaelen A few of our members could use a committee for more information. you are interested in joining us. floats through the air. This premier Kesler who have a son in Blaine high bit of sunshine, so give them a call, if Members include Rick Wallace, Rick Please make reservations early. event will take place at the Golden school who they think will have our you know of a brother who could use Heide, Bob Schmidt, and Jim Holton. We will also be selling Glow Valley VFW on Sunday, July 18, 2010, son David as a physics instructo— a little brightening up, call Bob Schon. Our club offered a Shriners Sticks at the July 4th firewor.ks dis- from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets now that is an awful lot of work. Bill Wolfe Hospital Application Clinic on May play. This is a huge gathering at the are $7, children under 7 free.Also a Dick Lehmann but we missed Norm Svea 8th. Approximately one dozen appli- Normandale Highland Park area free Frisbee to children under 7 and Sandy. Carl & Kathy Anderson who Pat Anderson cations for expert, no-cost care at across from Kincaids in maybe to a few people who are chil- look great. Bill & Cheryl Larson, he Don Savsten our Shriners Hospital were Bloomington. Please joi.n us.You do dren at heart, while supplies last. is a past pote and it is good to see Thanks processed.This set a record for a sin- not have to work, just buy lots of The VFW will serve Bloody Marys. you two. John & Shaaron Freeburg, Jim Lyons gle day for our club. Congratulations Glow Sticks. Bring the Kids, large At the May meeting, we continued she was celebrating her 66th birth- RASC 2010 President to Nobles Dave Mussman and Doug and small, and help us celebrate day and they had just gotten back the tradition of supporting the Meyer and everyone who made this Independence Day—should be lots from Ariz. Ernie & Rachel Ridens, Children’s Hospital Coloring Book a successful event. In the last ten of fun! good to see you two back from years, our club has sponsored over We had two guest speakers at California. Bob Bish & Ethyl Pegelow, 100 kids for Shriners Hospital care. our last meeting.They both lost legs she said nothing too new or differ- We received significant media atten- in accidents. They have formed a ent in their lives. Dave & Denise tion and enhanced the goodwill of group called “WIGGLE YOUR Emery, he said he has gotten his arm the Nobility with this event. If you TOES.” This is a non-profit group up as high as his shoulder, so he is know of a child who has problems that will help anyone who has lost a coming along. with their bones, muscles, or joints; limb or knows someone who has. Ken & Gail Roush, and she said invite the family to learn more about They have the best attitude you can that business is still slow after they this outstanding service. For details ever imagine. They do not feel they were working on the road. Dick contact Dave Mussman at 455-1562. have a disability, and they can help Nehrilng and his driver Rich Our next club meeting will be at everyone with special needs to Zasadzinski; thanks for bringing him, Torey’s in Owatonna on June 15th. make the best of their situation. Rich. My lovely bride Mary was with Nobles, Ladies, and Pals are wel- These are two of the most inspiring me, and there is nothing to new or come to join us for an evening of people I have ever met. If you or different in our lives. We were up good food and conversation. This someone you know wants more north by Cass Lake to our son’s and will be our last club meeting until information, you can learn more at daughter-in-law’s place on Lake September. www.wiggleyourtoes.org. This is a Andrusia sitting the cats and dogs, We are making arrangements to true lesson of life. and we got snowed upon. Such is life. repeat our successful Mini Golf Until next time, Live, Love and You Nobles and Ladies take care fundraiser at Adventure Greens. Laugh! till we meet again.Thanks to John for Mark your calendar for the first Dave Alstrup, Pres. BASC his picture and article added to last weekend in August – the 7th & 8th. months report. Check our website at www.oasczuhrah.org for more Scribe, Arlan Ross information about your club, upcoming events, and photos. Save the date – Saturday, October 16th. Star in the East Lodge is planning a semi-formal Sesquicentennial social event at the Owatonna Arts Center. Watch for details in future communications. We regret to report that the Black Camel arrived for Noble A. J. “Duffy” Hamren on April 12th. Duffy was a charter member of the Owatonna Area Shrine Club. The club extends our condolences to Duffy’s family and friends. Owatonna area Masons, join your Brothers for coffee at the Lodge every Thursday morning from 7 to 9. Drop in as your schedule permits for stimulating conversation and some “entertaining” jokes. Star in the East Lodge #33 is celebrating 150 years of Masonry in Owatonna in 2010. Doug Brase, Scribe JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 9 ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS

When I was Presdent-Pro Tem at From the Hospital our May 11 th meeting I used a poem • Our Twin Cities hospital has Minnesota Valley about “Rain” by the poet Longfellow.He ranked among the top group of Pres. Rod asks, “Have you brought in Saturday in the past we’ve gone to thought rain was beautiful. Actually It Shriners Hospitals for inpatient your new member to the West Suburban watch a Rolly Bowly tournament and rained almost all day when we had our and outpatient satisfaction for SC yet?” likely some other things will be cre- Greetings from the Minnesota Valley meeting, However, so it was not, but several quarters June’s meeting, on the 16th, will be ated to keep us busy.Then Saturday Area Shrine Club. much needed.The meeting took place. • The University affiliation plans are at the Hopkin’s VFW, 100 Shady Oak evening the 7th is the grand party at A lot has been going on. Jim Berg, OurTreasurer Lois Fjelde P.P. was not progressing nicely. Road, at 5:30 p.m. for Social Hour Wild Trucking. Past President 2009, is once again present so her report will be later. • The Shriners Hospitals are rolling (Board meeting at 5:00), and dinner a If you are going and want to stay setting up our golf outing—more Our Annual PicnIc will be on June out a new system later this sum- little after 6:00 p.m. President Rod has at the Comfort Inn, their number is info to follow. We have been dis- 8th. Ethal Pfohl P.P, said that the cost is mer, which will enable billing and scheduled a turkey dinner! As always 507-532-3070. Comfort Inn is locat- cussing dropping the salmon B.B.Q. $10 for the tasty lunch.Social Hour is at collection of patient insurance. this will be our last stated meeting ed at 1511 East College Drive, the in favor of a second pancake break- 11:00 a.m.The lunch wil be at 11:30 a,m. The Twin Cities hospital will not be until September as the grand festive NW corner of the intersection of fast in the fall.Your input is welcome The location is the Minnesota Masonic in the first phase of this program, summer events will replace them. MN Hwy’s 19 and 23. with any suggestions you may have. Home in Bloomington, in the sun but we will join in the process in a The first of these grand events The following week, Saturday, 14 Contact Tim “Torch” Flanigan at porch. Please come and enjoy it.There new months. will be 18 July, our annual mystery 952-457-8424 or timf@lakewood- August, is WSSC’s Annual Golf will be a Jewelry Sale.Call Lois Fjelde P.P, From the General Auxiliary trip. Where will we go this year? cemetery.com. Our last stated Game, with a picnic afterwards at 651-344-3394 for a reservation. Please remember us with your After long and careful thought, meeting was held Anthony’s on the the Snyders.Yes, this is a week earli- Committee Reports: As Chair of memorials and honorariums. [All President Rod wants to assure you Parkway and Torch, our President, er than usual and as printed in the the Spring Fashion Show, everythIng checks for the hospital auxiliary it will be one of four possibilities: did an outstanding job setting it up. Pote’s calendar.There was a conflict was fine. The models Barbara should be made to Womens General a) Las Vegas to spend all our money, Our club is a very active social causing the revised schedule. Burlingame P.P., Marilyn Carlson P.P., Auxiliary. Checks can be mailed b) Branson, MO which will cost less club and we have a lot of fun. If you Monte Zehringer was selected Lois Fjelde P.P. , Lucille Miller P.P., directly to the Womens General but will be of equal funness, c) beau- are interested in joining contact Tim for a trip, the Honor Flight, to Carolyn Udell (past Potentate Lady), Auxiliary at 2025 E. River Parkway, tiful downtown Bloomington which “Torch” Flanigan at 952-457-8424 or Washington, DC to visit the and Barbara Vick P.P.were excellent Minneapolis, MN 55414.] Thank you will cost virtually zero, just your [email protected]. Veterans Memorials. This Honor is Decorations Chair Barbara Vick P.P. all for your wonderful support to gasoline to get there, or d) TBD. Well, this is about all I have for for WWII veterans, and he went had lovely red roses for the center- keep our Wheelchair Fund going. Hold your breath—or horses or now. Please remember the children with 100 other veterans and 65 pieces.I was able to coordinate the pro- Collections items are: something—but reserve the date. in our Hospitals and keep them in Guardians on 22 May. Monte, we are grams with the red roses. They were Toys: Our request for toys remains Then August we’ll be off to one of your prayers. pleased that you could go on this donated by a printer I had done busi- the same.We especially need toys for the super great events of our year— special all-expense paid trip. Many of V.P.John ness with for nine years at a cost of teenagers (i.e. disposable cameras, our annual trip to Marshall to join you will recall one of our club pro- $100. Our dependable Model Helper hand-held games, word games and

the Marshall Area Shrine Club for grams that told us of this very spe- outwards. open Ruth Martinson was great. Thanks to books).

their summer blowout. Plan to arrive cial honor. Monty is our president- always doors escape fire reasons, Model Escort Glen Miner all went well. Please Note: All donation items

on Friday, 6 August, at the Marshall elect for next year. safety For theatre. the into went and The donated door prizes from our (i.e. toys, clothing and knitted articles)

Comfort Inn. We’ll have dinner that Be sure you join us for these spe- door escape fire the open pushed members and guests were wonderful. must be NEW. Hospital policy and

evening at the Floyd Wild Trucking cial events in June, July and August. had person the that said Jerry Thank you.The beautiful greenery was Infection Control regulations state

Company’s Barn. Saturday will be a Answer to Mini Mystery #3: Mystery Mini to Answer provided by Past Potentate Larry that we cannot give our patients used golf game for those so inclined. Also Slainte,Tom Parry, Scribe Bachman. Our thanks to him. We items of any kind. Also, we request donate the prcceeds to the Shriners that you do not send cash inside Hospital Wheelchair Fund. packages of toys,clothing,knitting,etc. Vera Swanson told of a visit to Hazel Please send all cash and checks to us Larson who Is ill.We send her our best by mail or in person.Thanks for your wishes. Call Secretary Marilyn Carlson cooperation in these two instances. P.P. at 763-478-6677 for her current Please continue to save aluminum Helping You Keep address. Cards and visits are welcome. tabs.The price of aluminum is going up. Thoughtful Cards Chair Betty Ansel has We now have on our website a pic- been sending her cards. ture collage of our various activities. Delores Vezner, PP Go to www.womens-auxiliary4kids.org Medicare Publicity and Programs to view the pictures. Please contact us at the address listed above or at Simple & [email protected] with any comments or suggestions. Affordable The Womens General Auxiliary meets again on September 1, 2010. Zuhrah Womens Auxiliary Health Insurance Imperial Our Spring fundraiser held on May 11 was successful, even though the For All Ages Shrine weather was not very cooperative. We do not meet June–August. Our next meeting will be September • Session 14. Members will be called for reservations. If you are not a member and July 4-8, 2010 would like to attend, please call Call for Details Barbara Burlingame at 763-533-5237 Toronto, Canada to make a reservation. Ernie Ridens Carol Miner 800-766-3789

We can guarantee health insurance for everyone! 10 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2010 UPCOMING EVENTS

"Solve the Crime – Mini Mystery" #3 You, yes you, are invited to our Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre in the Fall of 2010. In order to prepare yourself to solve the crime, please practice on the mystery below. Each month the Arabian will have a mini mystery for you to practice on until it is time for the Grand event. (More information in each issue of the Arabian about the mystery and crime and the upcoming event.) In the meantime, see if you can come up with the correct answer for the crime below. Alley Cat “What were you doing in an alley with a gun and a dead man?” asked the police investigator. “I was walking past the theater when I saw two men run past me.The second man was carrying a gun. So I followed them. They turned into an alley, and the second man fired six shots at the other. The first man dropped dead to the ground.The murderer threw his Colt 45 at me and ran to the fire exit door of the theater.There he pushed open the door and went inside. I was still holding the gun when a cop came running up the alley,” finished Jerry.“I tell you I’m innocent.” “This story is a lie,” said the investigator. What was wrong with Jerry’s story? Find the Answer upside Save the Date! October 16, 2010 down on page 9. Honored Ladies Luncheon Open to all Shrine ladies!

The Divan and Past Potentate Ladies have honored our Shrine widows for several years at an annual luncheon.This past year we opened it up to all Shrine ladies to attend, and this year we’d like to do the same.

So for now, we’d like ALL SHRINE LADIES to save the date – October 16, 2010. It will be a very fun luncheon! More information will be coming out with the location and time as we get closer to the date. JUNE 2010 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 11 UPCOMING EVENTS

Minnesota Job’s Daughters is proud to host an All-Masonic Day at Target Field with the Minnesota Twins.

All members of the Masonic Family are welcome. Bring your Friends and family. Game Day is Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 1:10 p.m. We have 750 seats in Sections S,T, U and V in the Skyline Deck.Tickets are $29.00 each. Information can be found at http://www.mnjd.org and click on the ball player at the bottom or e-mail to [email protected] or call 763-550-9369

Attention: Units and Clubs When you have news to include in an upcoming issue of the Arabian, please send it by email, if possible, to [email protected] NEWS • Send your news in the body of an email, or • attach a Word document, or • attach a PDF – especially for ready-to-print event ads. • Put Arabian somewhere in the Subject line of the email. PHOTOS • Attach JPG photos to an email, or • Embed in a Word document • Original digital photos are preferred; editor will crop and adjust the color and size • Set digital cameras to higher-quality file size for better results; 2-3 MB is not too big. • Identify people in photo, if required. • Include caption for use with the photo. DEADLINE: 15th of the month News submitted after deadline will be included on a space available basis. 12 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2010

Welcome to the New Nobles of Zuhrah Shrine Spring Class of 2010

Tim Hill Kelly Bender Nicholas Bates K. M.Anderson DuWayne Rodacker

Mark Shipley Laszio Nemiesi Ryan Tauer Steve Boever David Ross

Stanley Ferneyhough Jeff Agan Jon Kramer Elliot Saxton Curtis Quast

Jason Reiter Brad Storch Blake Percival Divar Bryant-Kemp