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KoraKora SandsSands Volume 32, No. 2 Summer 2017 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 E-MAIL ADDRESSES KORA SHRINE CENTER Potentate (John Gailey)...... [email protected] Recorder (Paul Sherman) ...... [email protected] 11 Sabattus Street Office Manager (Kate Hansen)…. [email protected] Lewiston, Maine 04240 Webmaster (Scott Ainsworth) ... [email protected] Fax: 207-782-2870 Kora Sands ...... [email protected]

207-782-6831 HOSPITAL INFORMATION www.korashriners.org Boston Burns Hospital ...... 617-722-3000 Member Board of Governors ...... Barry Gates, P.P. Member Board of Governors ...... John Knox, P.P. ELECTIVE DIVAN Member Board of Governors ...... Paul Poulin, M.D. Ill. Potentate...... John H. Gailey Member Board of Governors………..….….David Saphier Chief Rabban...... Douglas Phinney Member Board of Governors ...... John Gailey Assistant Rabban...... Steven Boucouvalas Springfield Hospital...... 413-787-2000 or 800-322-5905 High Priest and Prophet...... Brian Robbins Member Board of Governors...... Tim Luttrell Oriental Guide...... Gerard “Sonny” Jutras Associate Member...... Stephen Morgan Treasurer...... Barry Gates P.P. Recorder...... Paul Sherman, P.P. HEADS OF CLUBS/OTHER Androscoggin County Shrine Club ...... Richard Leger APPOINTIVE DIVAN Cumberland County Shrine Club ...... Arthur Jordan, Sr. 1st Ceremonial Master...... Kenneth Gotreau Kennebec Valley Shrine Club ...... Jaison Hall 2nd Ceremonial Master...... Mark Whitmore Midcoast Shrine Club ...... Craig Cooley Director...... Harold “Bunky” Hall Oxford County Shrine Club ...... Paul Blank Marshall...... Brent Tanguay Captain of the Guard...... Steven Peterson Western Mountain Shrine Club...... Daniel Boivin Outer Guard...... Christopher DiSotto York County Shrine Club ...... Richard Norcross Circus ...... Daniel Gove HEADS OF UNITS Communications Committee.... Douglas Phinney, Marc DeBlois Units Colonel...... Bernie McAllister Donor Relations ...... Tim Luttrell Units Lt. Colonel...... Michael Higgins Feztival of Trees...... Marc DeBlois, Bernie McAllister Aides...... Al Smith Hospital Committee ...... Tim Luttrell Ambassadors...... Ed Dodge Kampers ...... Dan Beardsley Arab Patrol...... Frederick Field Kare for Kids Ride In ...... Brent Tanguay Band...... Jerry Brooks Kraftsman ...... Michael Blank Buccaneers...... Eugene Tanguay Lobster Bowl ...... Brian Robbins Crazy Cops...... Micheal Klick Membership ...... Sonny Jutras Cycle Corps...... Daniel Jordan Public Relations...... William Gowen Facts and Figures...... Glenn Cole Widows Club…………………………………………Eileen Fales Flags...... Bruce Fifield Funsters...... Adam Tanguay Greeters...... Crawford Perry KORA SANDS DEADLINES Highlanders...... Chester Matthews Karts...... Chris Bartsch to cover September, October and November Klowns...... Jay Poirier July 15th, 2017 ~ Legion of Honor...... Tony Perkins October 15th, 2017 ~ to cover December, January, February Log Rollers...... Dana Brown Medical Unit...... David Saphier February 15th, 2018~ to cover March, April and May Mini Racers...... John Mellor to cover June, July and August Mopeds...... Richard Thomas April 15th, 2018 ~ Motor Corps...... David Billings Please e-mail articles and photographs to: Oriental Band...... Steve Cappers Provost...... John Janosco [email protected] Renegades...... Edward Beals Kora Sands editor: Joline Cloutier, Central Maine Graphics Royal Guards...... Michael Birrell Published four times a year by Kora Shrine Center Second Section ……………………………………Robert Taylor

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KORA SHRINE STATED MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 A Proclamation Members Only Es Selamu Aleikum AGENDA 1700 to 1745 Unit Rooms Open for Refreshment Units without rooms open refreshments Greeters This call of the Muezzin cries out to all 1745 to Dinning Hall / Invocation Ye Poor Sons of the Desert 1745 to 1830 Dinner ** It is the will of Allah 1830 Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance that the 1835 Introduction of Ill. Potentate John Gailey Summer Ceremonial of Kora Temple 1835 Good News and Recognition be held at 1840 Shrine Hospital Update Skowhegan Fair Grounds 1850 Ceremonial Review Ceremonial on Saturday, June 10th, Master Bunky Hall in the year of our Lord 2017 1900-1930 Colonel Bernie McAllister Committee Reports Aleikum Es Selam A. Kora Ride In B. Membership Update Ill. John H. Gailey C. Northeast Shrine Association Illustrious Potentate D. Shrine Lobster Bowl E. Circus F. Feztival of Trees H Kora Foundation I. Trustees J. Other Committee Reports 1930 Members/Directors Questions - Comments 1935 Unit Colonel /Lt. Colonel Update 1945 Ill. Potentate John Gailey 2030 Meeting Adjourns

Next Stated Meeting September September 26 Refreshments ~ Second Section Serving and Clean up ~ Funsters and Greeters

Table of Contents has been moved to page 46. SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners. org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. HILL STADIUM ON THE CAMPUS OF THORNTON See pages 21-25. ACADEMY IN SACO www.korashriners.org 3 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 FROM THE DESK Candidates! Candidates! Candidates! We need candidates to make our Summer Ceremonial (June 10) a memorable OF THE POTENTATE event. Please get their applications into the office as soon as by Illustrious Potentate John H. Gailey possible. Also, don’t forget to sign up with Kate for meals that weekend. Please refer to the information in this Sands and or Spring Sands for details. We are looking forward to a great time in Skowhegan. Parade steps off at 10:00 am. July is the time for our Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic at Thornton Academy in Saco on July 15th. In addition to the game there are plans to include a community and Shrine parade and a Walk for Love earlier in the day. This is a big hospital fundraiser so your support is important to its success. Now to the NSA Field Days in Ottawa August 17-20. Hopefully you have made a room reservation by now. If not, call the office and let us work with you securing one. The information for meals and schedule of events is published within this Sands. Looking forward to a great time in Canada. We will finish up August with our Kora Ride In, another hospital fundraiser. Please mark the date – August 26 on your calendar. There will motorcycles, ATV’s, Classic Cars and many vendors available for your pleasure. I would like to take a minute to share a thought with those Nobles who have not paid their dues this year. I know in our busy lives we tend to forget things and it might be our dues. I am encouraging all Nobles who have not paid their dues for Illustrious Potentate John H. Gailey 2017 to please do so by July 1st. I have picked July 1st because I have been told that Imperial will be sending out the 2018 dues elcome to Spring??? letters in August. I don’t want to see anyone in double jeopardy. W According to the calendar we are supposed to be Your First Lady and I look forward to spending many great in the season of Spring but it sure did not seem like it on April times with you as we go about our Shrine business and activities 1st. Despite the snowstorm, Basket Bingo was a huge success! this year. Have a safe summer. Great job by the many who worked hard on this annual event. That same evening, AROK Chapter of the Daughter of the Nile MEMBERSHIP RAMBLINGS installed Heather Mayo as their new Queen. We wish Queen By Sonny Jutras, Membership Chairman Heather a most successful year. s we quickly approach mid-year, we have already had Have you heard that a Circus was in town? The 64th Amany great events at Kora. The installation of Kora presentation of the Kora Shrine Circus started on April 14 Officers In January with a new twist. Unit Directors were installed in Lewiston and finished in Augusta on April 22nd. Thanks at the same time as the Divan officers. What a great idea. If we to all the Nobles and their ladies for the help they gave are to move into the future, we need to adapt to change. throughout the week. Without you it would have been a real Robbie Burns night in February, this was an awesome night struggle. It was great to see the tigers and elephants back in put on by the Highlanders. the program. Also in February was the Kora Family and Friends Valentines Rounding out April activities was the Concert in the Park party. This event was great and well attended. The kids (and sponsored by the Kora Band. Always a nice afternoon of music by adults) had a great time. various musical groups. That same evening there was a Painting The Kora Business Meeting in March was also very well Party held in the Oasis as a fundraiser for the Cycle Corps. attended, and a great meal was had by all. May ushers in Grand Lodge meetings on May1-3 in As I write this, we are coming into Circus week. We hope to Northport and a Stamp ‘in Up Party scheduled the evening of later report, an awesome Circus. We have all the ingredients May 12 in the Oasis. Please check you Kora Konnections and needed to accomplish this, even the weather looks good. the last Sands for more details. Reservations can be made with There is much fun yet to come; the Summer Ceremonial in Kate in the office. Finally, the Potentate and First Lady will be Skowhegan, the Ride-in at Twitchels Airport with Membership on their trip to South Dakota May19-25 with 40 Nobles, wives, Appreciation included for this fun day and the Northeast and friends. Shrine Association Meeting in Ottawa. SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 4 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017

Hope to see many of you at these events. If you have not troubling for our friend Butch as he grappled with the purpose been to Kora functions for a while, why not come and join in for it. We can imagine a conversation that he must have had the fun. We are on this earth for a short time; let’s enjoy one with the Worshipful Master. another’s company. Butch: Worshipful Master, I implore you for further light. A huge thank you to everybody, that works so hard to put WM: What seems to be troubling you, Butch? these events on. Butch: I have learned from sacred scripture that not Please remember to work hard to find us new candidates for only does a Mason have to have good masonry skills but also the Summer Ceremonial. impeccable integrity and manners, too. If a Mason can erect a solid structure suitable for its intended purpose, what difference KORA SHRINERS does his character make? MEMBERSHIP RAFFLE WM: Butch, I envision that there will come a day when technology will advance to such a degree to render our craft our membership team is holding a raffle, for a full obsolete. Structures will be made out of materials we cannot lifetime membership to KORA Shriners. Y even fathom and erected in methods that we today would deem The tickets are 10.00 unbelievable. The labors of our future brethren will be lighter The money raised will be for membership education and than our own. Without skill, character will be all they have left. development. Butch: But Worshipful, without honest, hard work, future The drawing will be December 2nd at the elections. generations will become soft, lazy, ignorant, and succumb to drink. You need not be present to win. WM: Sighing. I fear you may be right. Bring a new member to Kora, and the membership team will Butch: What will the name be given to such vile, despicable, buy the first line singer one ticket for entry into the drawing. slothful, effeminate men who are rude, crude, and socially For tickets email: membership@ kora shriners.org or call unacceptable? the temple at 207-782-6831. We will make sure you get them. WM: Why “Highlanders”, of course. DISPATCH FROM THE Suddenly, it seemed so clear to Butch. The warmth of the wisdom of the master flushed his face as he gave the due guard CELESTIAL LODGE from the rear of alter and retired. By Joseph Woodbury, Chaplain So let that be a lesson to each and every noble: that one n the previous issue of the Sands, we were introduced to must internalize the teachings of our ancient Constitutions and Ithe Regius Poem also known as the Halliwell Manuscript. Charges for if not, he may just end up wearing a skirt. It is the oldest known surviving Masonic document. Scholars have determined that it was written at some time between 1390 KORA SHRINE CENTER FOUNDATION and 1425 AD. It is a 794 line poem written in ornate calligraphy A 501 C 3 Corporation over 64 vellum pages. It was given the name “Regius” for it was By Barry Gates, PP, President once the property of the Royal Library in England. (Regius, adj. belonging to the king.) It was transcribed by James Halliwell MISSION in 1840 who was the first in the speculative era to recognize it he mission of the Kora Shrine Center Foundation is as a Masonic document hence the name Halliwell Manuscript. Tto raise funds to preserve, protect and maintain the Interestingly, he was not a Mason himself. The author of the historic Kora Shrine Center and its significant artwork. poem is unknown but is suspected to have been a priest who The Foundation will raise capital to help underwrite the real transcribed it from an earlier copy. estate related costs associated with maintaining and preserving The poem begins by tracing Masonry from Euclid in the Kora Shrine Center. All donations to the Foundation are Egypt to medieval England. It follows with 15 Articles for the tax deductible under IRS Code 170. Donors will be entitled to Master Mason, 15 points for the Apprentice, and concludes declare their contribution as a charitable gift. Please consult with instructions on good manners. Personally, I would not your tax advisor, recommend that you read it for no other reason than I do The Foundation welcomes gifts of cash, invested securities not wish to be fact checked. However, if you fancy yourself a such as stocks and bonds, real estate, collectables, and life Shakespearean scholar, have plenty of free time, and have insurance proceeds. Multi-year pledge-giving is also an option trouble sleeping at night, then by all means, Google it and enjoy. for donors. Please consider the Foundation in your estate The 15 Articles for the Master Mason contain directives planning. Example: pledge-give $1,000/year for the next 5 for the operative Mason (the Master Mason must make sure years, payable in lump-sum or installments. Representatives of that the foundation of the building is well laid) as well as for the Foundation are anxious to meet with Nobles, and or their the speculative Mason (the Master Mason must care about families, to discuss these and other giving-options. his fellows’ souls). The speculative portion must have been Contact Rick Olfene or Barry Gates for more information

Basket Bingo ~ April 1, 2017 Cindy Hall loves the basket she won at bingo!

Mike Zubiate playing Hide N Seek

Jim Hennemann the Bingo Calling Bob Taylor trying to help Brian and Robin Robbins like a pro! Sue Zubiate trying for the next Bingo win! KORA KRAFTSMAN

On Saturday, April 8th, the Kora Kraftsman degree team raised three new Master Masons at Triangle Lodge #1. A great time was had by all. -Photo submitted by Noble Tom Fales SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 6 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 KORA SHRINE BALL ~ FEB 25, 2017

John & Tina Dumas Dave & Jody Madore and Jenn and Len Lamoreau

Crazy Cops dressed to the nine!

Karen & Bob McWilliam Tom & Trudi Budek LOBSTER BOWL TEAM MEETING ~ APRIL 2, 2017

Mark Fournier Jr & Bob Doyle Tim Luttrell & Shriner Shriner patient Leigh Players, Cheerleaders & Families patient Mahlon Schneck Dittman SHRINE CLUBS Some members may not be aware of the presence of for no dues assessment during their first calendar local shrine clubs in Koraland. Shrine clubs for years year as a shriner. Many newer members do not get the have been a way to further extend the fellowship of our opportunity to experience all that the fraternity has to fraternity. Clubs are localized to certain communities, offer, these club meetings are a great way to meet fellow making it more convenient for our nobles and their nobles and ladies. ladies to gather and socialize on a more frequent basis. This article should stand as an open invitation to all Membership is open to any noble; you are welcome to nobles not currently a member of a shrine club to seek join any shrine club you wish regardless of your home out their local group, contact the person listed in this location. Shrine clubs generally meet in the Fall, Winter article and join in the camaraderie. The following clubs and Spring, moving functions outside for the summer are actively meeting and welcoming new members. months. Membership is extended to brand new nobles See inside front cover for contact information. www.korashriners.org 7 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017

We have reserved a second bus for the Northeast, please contact Kate for more info.

SAVE THE DATE

Bernie McAllister & Michael Higgins

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 9 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 BOSTON HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS Kara’s Story By Ethel Dow, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston parent July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month. The following is a reflection from a Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston parent whose daughter was born with cleft lip and palate.

and left our first visit feeling completely comfortable placing my daughter’s care in his hands. This was just the beginning of Kara’s journey. We have been going to the Boston Shriners Hospital since Kara was six weeks old. Today she is a happy, healthy nine-year-old. We have a great love for all the staff, all the nurses in the clinic and on the I was 34 weeks pregnant when doctors told me there was a recovery floor, and Susie the medical photographer. The nurses possibility my baby would be born with both cleft lip and palate. who have cared for Kara take care of her like she is their own This news came as huge shock. The condition does not run on daughter. As a mom, I cannot thank them enough. either side of the family and my older daughter was not born Kara’s journey at Shriners Hospital has also brought new with either cleft lip or palate. A few weeks later, beautiful Kara friends. She became best of friends with one of her “roommates,” was born and the doctors’ concerns were confirmed. keeping in touch often. Kara’s father and I found Shriners Hospitals for Children — Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston is a special place, Boston through an acquaintance in our town whose children not just because of the great care Kara has received, but because had seen Dr. Lewis. I made an appointment, had a consultation of the tremendous support we have all received. Girl comes to Boston for treatment of burn injuries – gains so much more! Esterlina’s story By Hilary Smith-Chong, DPT, PCS, staff physical therapist, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston

Esterlina arrived in Boston this past fall from the hardening of muscles, tendons or other tissue, often leading to Dominican Republic, for treatment of a severe burn injuries, deformity and rigidity of joints.) As the relationship between but was able to receive so much more. Esterlina was 6 years Esterlina, her mother and the Shriners Hospital staff grew, her old when she was injured and started her treatment here. team discovered that Esterlina had perforated eardrums. Her She had full thickness burns to her abdomen and both legs team began to suspect that Esterlina’s communication issues from her dress catching fire. It was reported that she had were the result of hearing loss caused by ear infections she had developmental delays and that she was not able to speak. She as an infant. Once Esterlina’s burn injuries were stable, the was scared and not able to communicate her wants and needs team worked to have her seen by the experts at Massachusetts to the staff. Over time, her team was able to build a rapport Eye and Ear. with her and found ways to communicate through gestures At Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Esterlina was seen by an and pointing. She only had three words in her vocabulary, otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) who diagnosed but had a persistent spirit and positive energy. her with moderate hearing loss in both ears and recommended Esterlina needed to be in the hospital for several months that she receive hearing aids. She was able to receive hearing as she underwent skin grafting and serial casting to treat her aids through the Curing Kids Fund. According to their website, burn injuries and contractures (a condition of shortening and the Curing Kids Fund uses donations to “fund research and

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 10 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 treatment for children with conditions that affect vision and hearing and other debilitating disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, head and neck.” Esterlina’s hearing aids opened up the world of sound to her. She was able to receive speech and language therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital while she also received rehabilitation services at Shriners Hospital for her burn injuries. One day while waiting for her during one of her final appointments with the doctor at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston, there was a small string quartet playing for patients in the waiting room. This was the first time Esterlina had heard live music with her new hearing aids. Esterlina was ecstatic and had a smile from ear to ear. One of the players allowed her to play his cello. The crowd surrounding her all had tears in their eyes. A whole new world had opened up for this beautiful girl with the infectious smile. Esterlina returned home to the Dominican Republic with her wounds healed and with a new way to experience and interact with the world. She will be returning to Boston in a few months and the whole team looks forward to hearing what she has to say. SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS Springfield Shriners Hospital Initiates New Sports Health and Medicine Program Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Springfield recently launched a monthly Sports Health and Medicine clinic focusing on training, injury prevention and the care of children and adolescents with sports injuries. As the only pediatric orthopaedic experts in western Massachusetts, the medical staff is excited about expanding services to the Dr. Martinez- Silvestrini area’s athletic population. Dr. Julio Martinez- Silvestrini, who is heading up the program is board certified in sports medicine and has more than 14 years of experience treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries at Baystate Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. and rehabilitation residency through Puerto Rico University As a former athlete, Dr. Martinez- Silvestrini understands Hospital. In addition, he completed a sports medicine the urgency and passion of sports participants. As a trained fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is physician, he also maintains perspective on the need for also a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine recovery and complete healing of the injured patient. Sports and Rehabilitation. injuries are unique in that athletes desire to return to the court Dr. Martinez-Silvestrini holds the Sports Health and Medicine or field quickly and safely. Clinic on the first Friday of every month at the Springfield Dr. Martinez-Silvestrini has extensive experience with Shriners Hospital. The patients have access to ancillary services nonsurgical care of injuries related to the performing arts, such as physical and occupational therapy, bracing (including exercise and athletics. He received his medical degree from the custom-built orthotics), a state-of-the-art motion analysis center University of Puerto Rico, and completed his physical medicine and, if necessary, early referral for surgical evaluation.

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 11 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 Meet Luis Meet Taylor: Nothing will ever slow her down I grew up with a In June 2008, we were expecting our second child, when I particular challenge that went in for a routine ultrasound. I knew in my heart I was having is present in 1 out of every another girl and couldn’t wait to get home to tell my husband. 400 births; I was born with The next few hours changed our lives forever. I learned that Pectus Excavatum (PE). ultrasounds are for more than just confirming due dates and As I grew up I noticed my the baby’s gender. It was that day I understood where the old chest was very different saying “10 fingers and 10 toes” came from. The ultrasound than my friends’, which revealed that a blood clot stopped our baby girl’s arm from at first made me self- forming. She was going to be born with one hand. conscious and shy about As I mourned the loss of 5 tiny fingers, I feared what other showing my chest in people’s perceptions of her would be and the struggles she public. would face. I wondered if we would be able to ride ATV’s as a After a growth spurt I family. I wondered if she would be able to tie her own shoes. kept noticing that I could In the following weeks I lived online. I found and spoke with not tolerate exercise like all a prosthetics company close to home. For a brief moment, my of my friends did. One day silly worries were put to rest when I saw their President (a lefty in gym class, I was playing just like our baby girl) riding his motorcycle. I proceeded to basketball and suddenly call our insurance company, found out they would not cover started feeling dizzy and prosthetics and wondered what we were going to do to get the winded, and I fainted. services our daughter needed. It wasn’t until my junior year in high school that I discovered I had PE. In health class, one of my friends brought to my teacher’s attention that my chest was sunken. He was a doctor and explained what PE was and that it could be corrected. He also told me that he volunteered at a hospital in the United States who came to the Dominican Republic every year to evaluate kids with orthopaedic problems like me. He was referring to the amazing Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts. When I arrived at Shriners Hospital, I received nothing but exceptional loving care from everyone. From the volunteer drivers and the person in charge of the front desk to the amazing hospital nurses and doctors, all treated me with the upmost respect, love and care anyone could ever wish for. After my surgery in 2011, I stayed in the hospital for 6 days. My amazing, loving and caring nurses, Chris, Cindy, Carol and Rene, made sure that I felt as comfortable as possible at all times. When I returned to the hospital three years later for my second surgery, the care was as exceptional as I had remembered. Everyone remembered me as if I was there the day before. I truly have the most wonderful memories from this entire experience. I graduated in the fall of 2016, and I am a civil engineer. I also teach English as a second language at a school in the Dominican Republic. Thanks to the amazing work of the Springfield Shriners Hospital team, I am able to live a healthy life, exercise regularly, and even go out for a 5km run from time to time. Thanks to word of mouth, almost 200 miles away from me, I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to Sandra Morales, a member of the Kora Shriners told my mother about Shriners Luz Garcia, my amazing surgeon Dr. Stanley Konefal, Jessie Hospitals for Children. Hagerman, and all of the amazing nurses who took care of me When we made our first trip to the Springfield Shriners like family. That is what you become once you go to Shriners Hospital, nothing could have prepared me for the moment we Hospital, family. stepped inside. The staff eagerly awaits your arrival and they

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 12 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 make sure that your child’s visit is more like a day at the park. Taylor received her first “Armie” when she was 4 months old and it was love at first sight. We look forward to her upper extremity clinic visits. They give Taylor a chance to be around other kids like her and all of them are perfect just as she is. Taylor is currently 8 years old. She participates in a wide variety of sports: soccer, cheerleading, gymnastics and her favorite sport baseball! She loves art, and has won a handful of awards for her pieces. She also enjoys snowboarding and snowshoeing, driving her snowmobile and ATV, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, water tubing, riding her bike and hiking. If it’s outdoors, chances are she does it and loves it. She never lets anything hold her back. As time progressed, all the fears I once had for her were completely replaced with joy. repositioning the foot in stages through a series of casts that Worth the trip are changed weekly. This method gradually straightens the foot By Sarah Durgin, M.H.S., PA-C into the correct position. Jason’s left foot responded well, without the need for a How far would you tenotomy, or surgery to lengthen the heel cord. The procedure travel to obtain the best was necessary for the right foot, however, to allow Jason’s foot care for your child? to be flat on the ground when he walked. Jason’s feet were Since December 2010, also placed in special shoes Jason and his parents connected by a bar; these were have traveled more than worn every night to maintain 13,500 miles over the the corrected position of the course of 61 trips from feet. their home in the capital Further Treatment region of New York to Three years later, Jason’s Shriners Hospitals for feet had a recurrence and two Children —Springfield additional episodes of casting all to receive care for were required to stretch out his Jason’s club feet. heel cords. Jason was also given Finding a New custom braces to wear. These Approach – Clubfoot is were made on-site in the Pediatric a congenital condition, Orthotic and Prosthetic Service present at birth, in which department at the Springfield the foot is twisted out of Shriners Hospital. shape or position. Jason In the past several years, – currently 7 years old – was born with bilateral club feet that Jason has received additional were initially treated by a local orthopaedist. By the time Jason treatment at the hospital. was 5 months old, however, the physician realized he had no Most recently, in April 2016, further options to care for this complex condition – Jason Jason had surgery on his right needed specialized pediatric care. At his parents’ request, Jason foot to adjust the muscles and was referred to the Springfield Shriners Hospital. tendons. He is now doing When first seen there, Jason’s feet were very irritated from quite well, but his care team prior casting. The expert staff at the Springfield Shriners will continue to monitor Jason Hospital recommended a period out of casts to allow the skin as he grows to make sure his and feet to recover. feet are aligned and pain-free. After the break, David Drvaric, M.D., and Physician When asked whether all the Assistant Sarah Durgin, M.H.S., P.A.-C., began casting again, travel was worth it to receive using the Ponseti method. In this nonsurgical approach, this care for Jason, his mother gentle manipulation is used to stretch contracted ligaments, answered, “Every mile.”

Ride in at Twitchels Airport For the Nobility, Families, and Friends Saturday, August 26, 2017

Payroll and Tax Opening Ceremonies Reporting Services at 9:00 AM, Awards and Recognition Noble Patrick e. PeNley AKA: “PAtches” Early Afternoon Account Manager

[email protected] Reception of Cell: 207-860-9380 www.payrollmgt.com New Nobles and their Ladies

To All Nobles who are interested in starting an atv/utv/side by side unit within Kora Shrine.

I am looking to see how many people will be willing to be part of a unit which will use atv/utv/side by side cars for the benefit of Kora Shrine. Term car means any atv/utv/side by side or any vehicle used in the unit. These cars will be used in parades and demonstrations to help raise money for our temple and our children at our children’s hospitals. People need to own their own car and or have one donated to them or to the temple to use. Once there is deemed that there is enough people interested in forming a unit we will reply via email, text or phone (email is preferred, but not necessary) to setup a meeting. Once the unit gets formed we will then work on the by-laws of the unit. Please respond with your name, email and phone number so that we may contact you if there is enough people interested in creating a unit. Please add Kora ATV to the subject line so I know what it’s all about.

Sincerely, John Hutchins – Aide [email protected] • 207-671-5988

Kora Kraftsman Ladies Night

The Kora Kraftsman invites you to join us for a 5 course meal with 5 toasts of either wine or ginger ale while we honor our ladies.

We will be honoring the wife of our new Grand Master and our Potentate’s lady.

This event is open to men and their ladies. Non-masonic guests are also invited.

Where: Kora Shrine Center When: Saturday, June 3, 2017 Social Hour: 5:00pm (cash bar) Time: Banquet begins at 6:00pm Cost: $30 per person (includes complimentary wine glass)

Reservations may be made by calling the Kora office at 207-782-6831.

Reservations are required. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Reservation deadline May 26, 2017

64th Annual Kora Shrine Circus 2017

A BIG THANK YOU SHOUTOUT

to all nobles, ladies, and friends of the

Kora Shrine that helped make the

64th ANNUAL KORA SHRINE CIRCUS

a great success!!!!

Circus Committee 2017

Dan Gove [email protected] Circus Chairman

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 16 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 NET PROCEEDS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SHRINER'S HOSPITALS FOR NET PRNOETC EPERDOSC AEERDES F OARE T HFOER B TEHNE FBITE NOEFF SITH ORIFN SEHRR'SIN HEORS'SP IHTOALSSP IFTOARLS C FHOILRD REN CHILDCRHEINL DREN

"…Strong legs run so that Weak legs may walk…" "…Strong"…Strong legs run l egsso that run soWeak that l egsWeak m1ay legs2 wthalk…" may ANNUAL walk…" LOBSTER BOWL GOLF CLASSIC 12th ANNUAL LOBSTER BOWL GOLF CLASSIC 12th ANNUAL LOBSTER BOWL GOLF CLASSICSATURDAY, JULY 8th, 2017 SATURDAY, JULY 8th, 2017 SATURDAY, JULY 8th, 2017 Registration @ 8:00am RegistratioRegistration @ n8:00am @ 8:00am Tee Time @ 9:00am Tee TiTeeme Ti @me 9:00am @ 9:00am SCRAMBLE BEST BALL FORMAT SCRAMBLESCRAMBLE BEST BES BATLL BA FORMATTheLL M FORMATEADOWS Golf Club, 495 Huntington Hill Road, Litchfield, Maine The MEADOWSThe MEADOWS Golf C lub,Golf 4 C95lub, Huntington 495 Huntington Hill Road, Hill LRitchfield,oad, Litchfield, Maine Maine Please select from the following: PleasePlease select select from from the ftollowing:he following: I would like to register a 4-person team and a hole sponsorship I would likeI would to register like to registera 4-person a 4-person team and team a hole and sponsorship a hole sponsorship$400.00 $400.00$400.00 I would like to register a 4-person team only I would likeI would to register like to registera 4-person a 4-person team only team only $300.00 $300.00$300.00 I would like to register for a hole sponsorship only I would likeI would to register like to registerfor a hole for sponsorship a hole sponsorship only only $125.00 $125.00$125.00 PLAYER: NAME: PLAYER:PLAYER: NAME: NAME: Player #1 ______Player #1Player #1 ______Player #2 ______Player #2Player #2 ______Player #3 ______Player #3Player #3 ______Player #4 ______Player #4Player #4 ______Team Name: ______Team Name:Team Name:______Please send and make checks payable to: Kora Shriners, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240 Please sendPlease and send make and checks make payable checks payableto: Kora to: Shriners, Kora Shriners, For11 Sabattusmore 11information Sabattus St., Lewiston, or St., questions, Lewiston, ME 04240 please ME contact: 04240 Joe Hersom @ (207)735-7723 or at [email protected] For more Forinformation more information or questions, or questions, please contact: please Joe contact: Hersom Joe @ Hersom (207)735-7723 @ (207)735-7723 or at [email protected] or at [email protected] Shriner'S Hospitals for Children is a 501 (c) (3) Non profit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductable to the fullest extent permitted by law. Shriner'S HospitalsShriner'S for Hospitals Children for is aChildren 501 (c) is(3) a Non501 profit(c) (3) organizationNon profit organization and relies on and the relies generosity on the generosityof donors. Allof donors.donations All aredonations tax are tax deductabledeductable to the fullest to extentthe fullest permitted extent bypermitted law. by law. SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 17 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017

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Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic 2017 Walk for Love 2017 Walk for Love Saturday July 15, 2017 1:00PM Saturday July 15, 2017 1:00PM

This year’s Walk For Love will be combined with the This year’sCity ofWalk Biddeford’s For Love Communitywill be combined Parade with the City of Biddeford’s Community Parade Walk Registration 12:00PM at Hill Stadium,Walk Registration Thornton 12:00PMAcademy, at Saco Hill Stadium, Thornton Academy, Saco $25.00 per person or $50.00 for a family (up to 5 members) $25.00 perRegistration person or $50.00 fee includes for a familya T-Shirt. (up to 5 members ) PleaseRegistration make checks fee includes payable a to T- MSLBCShirt. Please make checks payable to MSLBC “Strong Legs Run So That“Strong Weak Legs Legs May Run Walk” So That Weak Legs May Walk” Walkers will be transported from the field Walkersto will the be Parade transported route by from bus the field to the Parade route by bus

Your contribution for the walk may be directed to a specific Player or Cheerleader’s fundraisingYour contribution total. for the walk may be directed to a specific Player or Cheerleader’s fundraising total.

This walk is a volunteer walk. Neither Kora Shriners, Thornton Academy or the Town of BiddefordThis walk isshall a volunteer be held liable walk. for Neither any injuries Kora Shriners, acquired Thornton during this Academy walkathon. or the Town of

Biddeford shall be100% held of the liable net proceeds for any will beinjuries donated acquiredto Shriners Hospitals during for this Children walkathon.

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Primary Walker Name:______Date of Birth: ______

MailingPrimary Address:______Walker Name:______Date of Birth: ______

City______State______Zip______Mailing Address:______

City______State______Zip______MSLBC Participant Name: ______East or West ______AdditionalMSLBC Participant Walkers ______Name: ______Date East of Birthor West ______

Additional Walkers ______Date Dateof Birth of Birth ______

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I have read and understate that this walk is a volunteer walk, and neither Kora Shriners, Thornton Academy or theI Town have readof Biddeford and understate shall be thatheld this liable walk for is any a volunteer injuries acquired walk, and during neither this Kora walk. Shriners, Thornton Academy or the Town of Biddeford shall be held liable for any injuries acquired during this walk. Signature of Walker: ______Signature of Walker: ______Signature of Parent or Guardian :______Signature of Parent or Guardian :______“STRONG LEGS RUN SO THE WEAK LEGS MAY WALK”

“STRONG100% of LEGS the net proceeds RUN will SObe donated THE to ShrinersWEAK Hospitals LEGS for Children MAY WALK”

Kora Brewers - Taproom No. 11

The Kora Brewers - Taproom No. 11 is a new club in Kora Temple. The purpose of Kora Brewers is to support Kora Shriners and promote the good of Shrinedom and Brotherhood in general. Kora Brewers exists as a means for members to explore their hobby of home brewing through the promotion and education of brewing beer / wine making / distilling / and other related activities and to increase the awareness of the quality and variety of homemade beverages (either non-alcoholic or alcoholic). Our membership is made up of those who home brewer and also those who just like to enjoy fine beverages, but more importantly we like to have fun and fellowship while supporting Kora and our Hospitals. Our annual meeting is held in April and we host a monthly “outing” and also sponsor club fundraisers. Annual dues are $15 per year and applications are available. If you are interested in joining us or want more info please contact our Scribe, Steve Peterson at 207-713-5318 or e-mail at [email protected]. Our first annual meeting was held on April 13th and our club by-laws were adopted and election of our officers where held. Congratulations to our new officers: Cellar Master - Jason Finnimore, Brew Master - Steve Cappers, Revenuer - Scott Ainsworth, Scribe - Steve Peterson, Bar Fly - Tim Beals, Open Seat - Sam Michaud, The Toastmaster - Tim Luttrell, Zymurgist - Pat Penley, & Illustrious Sir John Gailey as Sommelier. The Club held it’s first outing in March at Bear Bones Brewery in Lewiston. The next outing will be on May 20th in the Southern Maine Area. On Friday June 9th, the club is planning to host a brewery tour in the Skowhegan area for those attending the Summer Ceremonial. The club will also be holding a raffle at the Summer Ceremonial, consisting of beer swag, beverages, and other items in a basket, a value of over $200. Tickets will be $10 each, with each ticket you will receive a coupon for one free beverage or cigar redeemable at the evening events at the Ceremonial.

Kora Brewer’s Inaugural Outing to Bear Bones Brewery in Lewiston

ILL Sir John and Lady Phyllis ILL Sir John and Lady Phyllis invite all Golfers invite you to explore to explore this New Golf Course!! A wonderful day-Whitewater Rafting!! Friday, June 9th- 7 AM departure from Fairgrounds

This is a great opportunity for those seeking some adventure during your stay in Central Maine!!

We will provide bus transportation to and from Magic Falls Rafting- they will provide lunch as well!! Our Recorder PP Paul Sherman has made arrangements for a Golf Outing All this for just $69.50 PP on Friday, June 9th! includes wet suit This course is only a year old (See registration form in Sands) and reviews have been fantastic! So get your 4-some together and explore this PS:-you will be back for Happy Hour!!! fantastic course while in Central Maine! The fee is $54pp and includes cart (Pay at Course) FMI-Brian Robbins at 207-215-9368 Please call the Club House directly to reserve your Tee Time, 207-635-3060 or visit the Magic Falls website at FMI-contact PP Paul Sherman at 207-782-6931 www.magicfalls.com or visit the Diadema website at www.diademagolf.com

Kora Karts Ladies selling circus toys in Augusta

An Elephant ride for the Madore Family

Cycle Corp selling some toys in Lewiston

The beauty of the tiger

Illustrious John Gailey and a few of the Kora Clowns!

Illustrious John Gailey and Lady Phyllis having some fun!

Crystal and Jim Thibodeau

Terry Parker and Diane Jutras Wally Bragdon always smiling Cycle Corp hitching a ride!

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KORA KARES FUND SCHOLARSHIP This fund is administered by the Potentate and Board of Directors. A $500 scholarship will be given each year to a student continuing his/her education. To apply, the student should send a letter to the Potentate detailing his/ her plans to further or continue his/her education. Include the reason he/she selected their field of study and their plans for after graduation. Preference will be given to a Noble and his family, but is open to any qualified student. The scholarship will be awarded at the Summer Ceremonial and available for the following academic year.

In addition to the letter, please complete the following:

Name: ______

Address: ______

Email address: ______Telephone: ______

Father’s Name: ______Occupation: ______Is he a Shriner? ______

Mother’s Name: ______Occupation: ______

Father’s and/or Mother’s Address (if different from above) ______

If Father is a Shriner, Shrine Center: ______Member No.______

To what youth organization affiliated with Freemasonry do (have) you belong(ed)?

(DeMolay, Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, etc.) ______

To what other school related groups do you belong? ______

State briefly you extracurricular school-related interests/activities ______

Name of accredited school to be attended: ______Major: ______

Address of School: ______

Which year will you be entering? (fresh, soph, jr., sr.) ______Current GPA: ______

For what career are you planning? ______

If undecided, indicate possible choices: ______

Additional information you wish to be considered? ______

Please submit the following documentation with the application: a. Most current copy of high school/ college transcript b. At least one confidential letter or recommendation from an instructor, counselor, or advisor.

Please include a brief statement describing your current educational goals and their relationship to your career plans: ______

I believe the foregoing statements to be accurate. I hereby pledge any Kora Kares Scholarship monies awarded to me will be used strictly for college expenses such as tuition, supplies, and room and board.

Date: ______Signature: ______

Kora Kare Scholarship aid is a gift, not a loan, and can be based on academic achievement, participation in worthwhile activities, financial need, and self-help. Checks will be issued by August 1st to the successful applicant(s) drawn payable to the student recipient.

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Kora Shriners Ride TO

th Sunday, August 6 2017

The Kora Kare for Kids Ride-In committee and the New Kora Motorcycle club have organized a ride from Kora Shrine Center in Lewiston to Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel for a Kora Shriners day at Bentleys. Ride details: Motorcycles and cars will leave Kora Temple at 9:00am, stopping at the Hannaford on Riverside St. and 302 in Portland, to join with our more southern riders. We will depart there at 10:00am and arrive at Bentley’s at 11:00am.

Kora Shriners Day at Bentleys. Our favorite band, Pat Colwell Brothers are performing from 1 to 5. Pat and Bentley’s are happy to help us promote the Ride-In and Shriners Hospital for Children. We will have a display table with information on our Kare for Kids Ride-In and BBQ competition, Shriners Hospitals, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

Kora Shriners motorized parade units will be on display.

Come and Show your support for Kora Shriners and the Shriners Hospital for Children And enjoy some great entertainment from Pat Colwell Brothers.

August 26, 2017 8:00am to 6:00pm Twitchell’s Airport field Turner, Maine

We invite everyone for a fun filled day of riding for a cause, enjoy some really good BBQ and Live music, all to support Shriners Hospitals for children.

Volunteers are needed for the day of the event. Please contact Brent Tanguay for volunteer information and sign up.

Chairman: Brent Tanguay [email protected] 860-874-7916 Kora Shrine Kare for Kids Ride-In

The Children’s Dyslexia Center of 12th Annual Portland Teddy Bear Scramble Millions of school children with dyslexia endure frustration on a daily basis as they Please mail this form to: struggle to acquire skills that many of us take for granted. VALLEY OF PORTLAND Office of the Secretary

Dyslexia is an under-reported disability, an PO Box 303 th Bowdoinham, ME 04008 inheritable neurological condition that 12 Annual affects language acquisition, processing Teddy Bear and decoding. According to recent Name: ______research, up to 20% of the U.S. population Scramble Address: ______has learning disorders, and 80% of these For the people have varying degrees of reading City: ______Children’s Dyslexia disorders that qualify as dyslexia. Dyslexia Center of Portland is a disability in learning, not in State: ______Zip: ______intelligence and affects girls and boys equally. Email: ______

The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Portland If registration is for a Golf Foursome: Spring Meadows Golf Club has been in existence for fifteen years. School age children are eligible for Name: ______At Cole Farms enrollment. There is no cost to the child or Route 100 Gray, ME the family for this service. Children are Name: ______

seen individually twice a week for an hour Wednesday each session. The program runs for 28 Name: ______August 23, 2017 weeks with a six week summer program Cost is $70.00 per person also offered. Includes Green Fees, Cart, Barbeque Lunch & Beverage 7:00 – 8:15 A.M. SIGN UP The Center also offers instruction in the 8:30 A.M. SHOTGUN START Orton-Gillingham approach for people who Amount Enclosed: $ desire to work with dyslexic children. Followed by The Center thanks you for your Checks should be made payable to: LUNCHEON & AWARDS contribution in helping children to reach Children’s Dyslexia Center - Portland their full potential. All Fees must be paid by August 18, 2017

Sponsorship Information Sponsor Information The Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. is a 501(C) 3 Corporation in Lexington, MA and your Donation is Tax Deductible. Hole Sponsor $200.00 Water Hazard Sponsor 100.00 Hole Sponsor Prizes

Sand Trap Sponsor 50.00 Water Hazard Sponsor st 1 Place $300.00 2 nd Place 200.00 Name of the Sponsors will appear Sand Trap Sponsor rd 3 Place 100.00 on the Tee or Site Area COMPANY / Long Drive Contest Driving Directions to ORGANIZATION Spring Meadows Golf Club Male $25.00 Female 25.00 From Lewiston/Auburn: Take Rte. 4/100/202 south toward Gray. Spring Meadows is on your right. Nearest the Pin Contest

From Sebago Lakes Area: Address: ______Take 202/115 north. Go across I-95. Take 100/202 2 for the men @ $25.00 each north 1 mi. Spring Meadows is on your left. City: ______2 for the women @ $25.00 each

From Portland: Take I-95 north to exit 63. Take a right. State: ______Zip: ______Hole In One wins a Car Follow 4/100/202 north bound. Spring Meadows is 1 mi. on your left. Email: ______You will have a chance to

From Freeport/Yarmouth: win a car by hitting a “hole Take Rte. 115 west into Gray. Take 4/100/202 Amount Enclosed: $ north 1 mi. Spring Meadows is on your left. in one”. The car will be provided by Emerson Checks should be made payable to: Children’s Dyslexia Center - Portland Chevrolet Valley of Portland Office of the Secretary Masonic Trophy PO Box 303 Bowdoinham, ME 04008 A Trophy will be awarded 207-666-8397 to the winning Team

All Fees must be paid by August 18, 2017 Door Prizes will also be awarded.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

KORA LADIES APPRECIATION NIGHT KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 “Dancing Under the Stars” with Illustrious Potentate John Gailey and Lady Phyllis Saturday, September 23, 2017 KORA LADIES Italian APPRECIATIONHeritage Center NIGHT “Dancing40 Westland Under Avenue the Stars” Portland, Maine with Illustrious Potentate John Gailey and Lady Phyllis 5:30 Cocktails/cheeseItalian Heritage and Center crackers 40 Westland6:00 Avenue, Dinner Portland, Maine 7:00 to 10:00 Dancing5:30 Cocktails/cheese with “The andParty crackers Starters” Band $35.006:00 per Dinner person Includes a rose7:00 for to the 10:00 Ladies, Dancing keepsake with “The Partyphoto, Starters” dinner Band and dancing $35.00 per person ~ Includes a rose for the Ladies, keepsake photo, dinner and dancing

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Please indicate your meal selections below and return with your payment ($35.00 per person) to the KORA Office by September 11, or sign up at www.korashriners.org

Noble: Haddock ______Chicken ______Vegetarian ______

Lady : Haddock ______Chicken ______Vegetarian ______

Kora Band’s Fourth “First Annual” OktoberFeZ

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 Kora Shrine Center Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.

Come join the Celebration as we usher in the Fall Season!

Get dressed in your finest Dirndl or Lederhosen & Trachen!

Your Evening Includes: German Style Dinner - provided by Kora Crazy Cops Beer and Wine – provided by Forage Market in Lewiston (www.foragemarket.com) (one free drink ticket per person plus cash bar) Non-alcoholic Beverages Available Your very own “Oktoberfest” Stein or wine glass Dancing to the world famous “Oktoberfest German Band”

$30.00 per person

Only 250 tickets available - sales close on Monday, September 25th (which ever comes first) NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR!

Tickets can be purchased through the Kora Temple Office at 782-6831 or online at www.KoraShriners.org

Ein Prosit! (Proceeds to benefit KORA Band)

Saturday October 21t Second Section’s 18th annual Auction and Spaghetti Dinner at Kora. Doors open at 5pm, dinner and Silent Auction at 6 with the Live Auction at 7pm. Tools, Furniture, Clothing, Sporting Goods, Gift Certificates, and Decorative Items. PLUS…. Over 50 Dolls and Figurines from a donated collection!!! Tickets are $8.00 and include Supper, Beverages, door prizes, and a great night out. For Tickets see any Second Section Member. We are also accepting donated items for our auction. Please call Bob Taylor at 207-212-3950 to donate

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 38 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 UNIT’S COLONEL CORNER By Kora Units Colonel Bernie McAllister KORA SHRINE STATED MEETING he Summer will soon be is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 There and with that comes much visibity of Kora Shrine Units Members Only to the public. With the Summer AGENDA Ceremonial, parades and other 1700 to 1745 Unit Rooms Open for Refreshment events that have become part of our history we have a chance to increase Units without rooms open refreshments awareness of our hospitals and our faternity. As we attend these events lets share with our communites the opportunities caring 1745 to Dinning Hall / Invocation for children and being a Shrine Mason have to offer. 1745 to 1830 Dinner ** In June we will be in Showhegan for our annual Summer 1830 Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance Ceremonial. I hope to see you as part of the white water rafting 1835 Introduction of Ill. Potentate John Gailey trip on Friday June 9th, I am certain this will be a fun filled day. As you know by now, we will be based at the Showhegan 1835 Good News and Recognition Fair Gounds and I am encouraging all Kora members, even if 1840 Shrine Hospital Update you are not spending the weekend, to come to Showhegan for 1850 Ceremonial Review Ceremonial Master Bunky Saturday the 10th. Be on the sideline to show your support Hall for the newest members of Kora and the Unit members as they 1900-1930 Colonel Bernie McAllister parade on the streets. Committee Reports On July 15th we be in Saco for the Annual Lobster Bowl Football Game at Thorton Academy Field. We plan to do what A. Kora Ride In we have in the past with Unit members going on the field. B. Membership Update As always, the Football Committee can use help and I would C. Northeast Shrine Association encourage anyone who can to call or e-mail Asst. Raban Brian D. Shrine Lobster Bowl Robbin and let him know where you can help. This will be E. Circus the second year that there will be a Walk for Love to support F. Feztival of Trees Shriners Hospital. This is a one mile walk beginning and ending at Waterhouse Field. G. Kora Foundation In August we have two big events the Northeast ShrineFall H. Trustees Field Dayin Ottawa, Canada. Hope you have planned to join I. Other Committee Reports us on the memorable trip. As many of you may have heard, 1930 Members/Directors Questions - Comments in Ottawa some Kora members will be initiated into the 1935 Unit Colonel /Lt. Colonel Update Shriner International Hillybillies. There will be much more 1945 Ill. Potentate John Gailey coming in the next edition of the Kora Sands or through Kora Connections. If you are interested in this group please contact 2030 Meeting Adjourns me or Outer Guard Chris Desoto to discuss the next steps in the formation of this club and hopefully at some point become Next Stated Meeting a Unit of Kora Shrine. Another club that has started is the Kora November 28, 2017 Brewmasters Cub. I want to thank Captain of the Guard Steve Arab Patrol Refreshments Peterson for his work in getting this club up & running and Highlanders and Klowns Serving Dinner receiving their charter. The second be event will be on August on the 26th we and Clean Up will return to Turner to the annual Kora Kare Ride- In and Barbeque Competition. I want to give a shout out to Noble In the last couple of years we have lost a couple of Units. John Hutchins who is working on the creation of a ATV Club It is time to recommit ourselves to the existing units. I asking within Kora Shrine. I suspect that many ATV riders within Kora that unit members to support your unit’s leadership. There are will be participating in the event. I know that John has some members of Kora’s leadership team who are willing to work plans for other rides and to participte in parades. John is a with units directors and other club officers on leadership skill member of the Aides Corp stop by and talk with him about his necessary to run an effective unit. The Kora leadership team ideas. See Unit’s, continued on page 40 SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 39 Kora Shrine Band

Kora Band will be holding our Annual Summer Concert on Tuesday, July 25th at the Oxford American Legion at 6:30 pm. Please mark your calendar and come out with your whole family to enjoy these great evening of music and support your Kora Band. Our “Concert in the Park” was held at Kora Temple on Saturday afternoon, April 29th was a great success. We want to thank everyone who helped out with this Hospital fundraiser. We want to specially thank the Westbrook City Band, the Bath Municipal Band, Low Commotion, the Kora Highlander, and Maine Public Safety Pipe & Drum Corp. Kora Band’s Fourth “First Annual” Our new German Ensemble will serve as our OktoberFez will be held on Saturday, parade ensemble and will be performing on our band October 7th at Kora Temple trailer for our parades throughout the Summer. O’zapft is…(It’s tapped…) Kora Band’s Fourth “First Annual” OktoberFez will be held on Saturday evening, October 7, 2017 at Kora Temple. 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Again, the band is always lookingOur for “Concert new members, in the Park” so ifwas you held have at Koraever playedTemple anon instrument or would like to just “helpSaturday out”, we afternoon, welcome April you 29thto join was the a great band success. unit or We just want “sit to- in” at any of our rehearsals or meetings.thank everyone For more who details helped and out exactwith this dates Hospital contact fundraiser. Steve Peterson at 713-5318 or e-mail at sales@downWe want -toeast.com. specially thank the Westbrook City Band, the Don’t forget to stop by and visitBath us Municipal in the band Band, room Low at the top of the stairs, our door is alwaysCommotion, open and thethe music Kora is Highlander, and Maine always on!Public Safety Pipe & Drum Corp. 2017Our Kora newCircus German Ensemblein Lewiston will serve as our parade ensemble and will be performing on our band trailer for our parades throughout the Summer.

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 40 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 we welcome you to join the band unit or just “sit-in” at any of our rehearsals or meetings. For more details and exact dates contact Steve Peterson at 713-5318 or e-mail at sales@down- east.com. Don’t forget to stop by and visit us in the band room at the A Proclamation top of the stairs, our door is always Es Selamu Aleikum BUCCANEERS Brandan Roberts, President and Scribe This call of the Muezzin Wow! As I write this, the 64th annual Shrine Circus has cries out to all already started in Lewiston. What a great way to start the spring Ye Poor Sons of the Desert off as the last of the snow melts away and the warmer weather It is the will of Allah sets in. For a while there it almost looked as if we’d be trudging around in a foot of snow wearing our buccaneer outfits! The that the Circus is kick-starting the year for the Buccaneers as we gear up Fall Ceremonial of Kora Temple for the events and parades that will make up our summer. Now be held at is the perfect time to join our crew so you can be involved in the Kora Shrine Center all the fun. We’re a family-orientated unit that enjoys meeting and greeting the children attending the Circus as well as on Saturday, September 30th, various parades across Maine dressed up as friendly pirates. If in the year of our Lord 2017 interested, contact any of the Buccaneers and we will be glad to send you information and an application! We hope to see you Aleikum Es Selam soon! Ill. John H. Gailey CRAZY COPS Illustrious Potentate by Mike O’Leary, Scribe

FLAG UNIT by Bruce Fifield, Director/Scribe

Congratulations to Illustrious John H. Gailey, our newly elected Potenate and his lovely First Lady Phyllis. We look forward to a great year and are here to support you and your Dear Nobles and Ladies, missions and stand ready to assist in any way we can. We trust you have all had a wonderful winter and early As always, we are looking for new members who would spring! As flowers bloom and trees turn green, Crazy Cops are like to join our proud Flag Unit. Our roster is down to eleven gearing up for another busy parade season with bundles of members, of which only upward to eight of us are able to march anticipation. We are in the process of building two new carts, at any given parade. courtesy of Able Power Rooter of Lewiston and Triple A Foam Our Treasurer Larry Grady has given notice that he can of Greene. Another sponsor for a third new cart is also in the no longer continue in this position because of health issues. works. Additionally, Crazy Cops are getting excited for the We are in hopes that a current member will be willing to step upcoming Summer Ceremonial events in Skowhegan and the forward and take over this role. This will be addressed at our NSA Fall Field Days events in Ottawa. We would like to welcome yearly meeting on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Union Masonic our newest member, Jon Lizotte Jr., to our unit. Have a safe, Hall at 7PM. joyful summer season! We will continue to do the good work we do as Shriners.

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 41 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 FUNSTERS By the time this comes out in the next Sands the Circus by Adam ‘Simba’ Tanguay, Director will have come and gone and Spring will be in full bloom. Hopefully all of us were able to get out and support the shows. Well it’s the start of our busy season for the funsters, starting The Summer Ceremonial in Skowhegan, East/West Football with the circus. So far the shows appear to be going well. We Game and Kora Kare for Kids Ride-in are all coming up soon. have had a good turn out by our members and I am hoping that The Greeters need everyone’s help to do our part and make it continues for the rest of the performances. these events successful. If you know a Brother or Noble who We also have been receiving parade requests and getting would be a good fit for the Greeters encourage them to come ready to perform for the those communities. We will be having and meet with us or help out at one of our events. a work day soon to get our train clean and ready as well. I recently spoke with Crawford and during our discussion We hope to see our shrine families on the side of our parade he mentioned that at the East/West Football Game another and can’t wait to participate. group will be taking over the 50/50 raffle. This will help us to GREETERS better fulfill our duties at the gates, and also give my legs a break By Craig Rubner, Scribe from hiking up and down the stands with the kids. It’s been fun working with the DeMolay boys and Rainbow Girls. Seeing such The Greeters recently gathered together at DaVincis’, for a great bunch of kids supporting the Shrine Hospitals and at a late winter dinner get together. We had a great turnout and the same time getting out and showcasing their organizations it was fun to see our Nobles and their Ladies circulating and has been very rewarding. catching up with everyone. Of special note, it was good to see Having fun helping Kids is one of our mottoes. So, Dwinal and Aaron there. Pop and Norma Gilbert were there don’t forget that there are several Greeter events coming up. too. We all got to sing Happy Birthday to Pop. Congratulations In addition to the Shrine events listed in Sands, members of and best wishes for many more! the Unit are looking into a day at the Maine State Museum On March 16th Crawford Perry, Tom Ray and Fred Bockus and then going to the Red Barn. An email about the Cabbage visited with Lady Ellie Gove, widow of a former Greeter. She Island Lobster feed trip was recently sent out and sounds like a was very moved when they presented her with a certificate for lot of fun. See you at Kora! the 100 Million Dollar Club in memory of her late husband Roy Gove. The club was established with the goal of raising KARTS 100 Million Dollars for the Shriners Hospitals endowment fund by Dan Guilmette, Scribe through gifts or bequests of $100 or more. Greetings Fellow Nobles and Kora Kart fans! Its spring time and we are getting the itch... The itch to get those karts out and make kids smile. By now the circus will have passed and The Kart unit will be getting things ready for the parade season. We hope you all had a chance to help make this year’s Kora Shrine Circus a success, we all enjoyed pitching in where we could. In February, Noble Matt Ouellette and myself took a road trip and headed to Georgia to pick up a new trailer for our unit. I wish I had a great story to tell with many trials and tribulations that happened along the way, but it was a pretty uneventful trip. 24 hrs straight down, a night’s sleep, picking up the trailer, and 24 hrs straight back. The only thing I will add here is that if you ever find yourself travelling through Jessup Georgia, plug your nose, you’ll thank me later… STAY CONNECTED

and at The names from right to left are Crawford Perry, Fred Bockus, and Tom Ray are behind Mrs. Gove. www.korashriners.org SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 42 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017

Secretary Lee Wright. If you have acquired a vehicle that has not yet been inspected by the unit, please arrange for this to happen before driving it to a parade. As of this writing, our meeting at 12:30 on April 30 at Bray’s Brew Pub in Naples hasn’t yet happened. If you receive this issue prior to that date, please plan to attend. The next meeting, at which spouses are invited, will be held on Memorial Day at the Clambake in Pine Point between the two parades. The first parade will be in Brunswick/Topsham. Please be sure to arrive early, as the Topsham police likely will close off access to the lineup area at 8:00 A. M. The second one will be in Old Orchard Beach. Target lineup time is noon. If we arrive A few karts are being worked on now, getting some at the Clambake promptly at eleven when its doors open, we’ll much needed maintenance and updates. Nobles have time to eat and make it to the lineup on time. Jaison Hall and Bernie Fortin have worked to give our This year looks like it will be a good one for the Motor kart shields a fresh new look and boy don’t they shine! Corps. We plan on having a strong presence at many parades th On April 29 , the unit will be having a spring get-together at and hope to participate in the Northeast Shrine Association Amici’s Cucina, an Italian restaurant in Waterville. This was Field Days in Ottowa in August. Members, we need to make a great opportunity for us to get together, socialize and just our reservations for NESA now and discuss whether we want to have fun before the busy summer sets in. Summer ceremonial convoy to Ottowa. should be coming right up and is an exciting time as it marks As always, Nobles, if you have an antique, a convertible or the start of our parade season. If there are any new nobles a specialty vehicle and you’re interested in joining the Motor that are looking to join a fun and exciting unit, just search for Corps, please let us know. We’d love to have you! the yellow shirts. We are pretty visible at any Shrine event or See you on the highway! parade. Of course you can always get in touch with our unit director Chris Bartsch (861-2772) or our Secretary Jaison Hall RENEGADES (446-3576). by Tim Beals, Scribe LEGION OF HONOR by Bob Maxfield, Scribe On April 2, 2017 the Legion of Honor was at the Portland Jetport to welcome home another Honor Flight. There were five Legionnaires standing tall next to the Coast Guard and the Marines. Definitely have to say we looked sharp! There were about 30 Veterans on board the plane. It was a mixed group this time. There were WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans. They were all happy to see us when they arrived. What impressed everyone the most was the gentleman who was wearing a hat that said: WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was there to help greet everyone who came off the plane. Talk about a hero. He just blew us away. MOTOR CORPS by Kevin T. Cole, Scribe

We’re all getting our cars out for the parade season. Let’s Spring has sprung and parade season is here! The Renegades all remember that, even though vehicles with antique plates are looking forward to our 41st year of delighting crowds all don’t require a Maine annual safety inspection, they should be over Maine. We have anywhere from 12-15 parades to prepare checked thoroughly by a qualified mechanic before heading for, so it’ll be a busy spring and summer. for our first parade. We are here to help kids, not to put them We’re always looking for new recruits to squeeze into at risk. the Jeeps, and to enjoy fellowship and hospitality after the If you haven’t already done so, please provide a copy of parades. If you want to join an active, family-friendly unit, give your driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance card to us a try! SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 43 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 SECOND SECTION NORTHEAST CAMEL CARAVAN by Jim Hennemann, Scribe ANNUAL CAMPING WEEKEND Spring has sprung and the snow banks have retreated for another year. I only wish the fish bit as well as the black flies. As things green up, people seem to cheer up. Mud season should be done by the time this goes to print and it will be safe to walk in your door yard without wearing waders. Speaking of waders, I got The Wife a pair of them at the store with the frilly clothes that are usually made up of see through fabric. Not sure how warm they are to fish with since there is no fabric between the thighs but they sure look good on her! Thank goodness that fuzzy night gown can go back in the closet. Back to business now. The Circus turnout from the 2nd Section was great. You guys kicked butt. Thank you, it was a nice problem to have when there were more guys than jobs. Hopefully we made some money, the show was a good one. I think I need to drop a few pounds. The guy with the elephants kept trying to put the saddle on me between shows. I thought The NorthEast Camel Caravan promotes fellowship among about taking a ride, but the elephant would have none of it as members of the Shrine who enjoy camping. Membership is open she gave me that look I usually only get from the Mrs……you to any Noble, and his family, in good standing in a Northeast know the one she gave me a minute ago when she read the Shrine Center. Originally the NorthEast Camel Caravan had previous paragraph. members from throughout New England. We currently have Summer Ceremonial and Northeast Field Days are coming members from Aleppo, Bektash and Kora Shrine Centers. fast….Sign up now. Our annual meeting and camping weekend will be held on It is also never too early to think about the Auction on June 2-4, 2017, at Bayley’s Camping Resort in Scarborough, Oct 21st. We have lots of goodies already lined up for sale Maine. The weekend includes campfires, a pot luck breakfast including a Doll and Figurine Collection of over 50 pieces that and supper, Chinese auction and time to explore the area or was donated. It has Cabbage Patch Dolls, Disney, Hummel, just relax. Anyone wishing to join us for the weekend, should Danbury Mint and lots more. Talk it up, and bring friends make reservations directly with the campground -- Bayley’s before Mike Bolduc buys the whole lot. Camping Resort, 52 Ross Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074 - Be alert for Brothers in need…..some are too proud (207-883-6043). The cost is $30.00 per night plus tax for site to ask for help. Take time to smell the roses and enjoy the with full hookups. Be sure to mention you are with the Camel Summer. God speed, I will try to do better next time……. Caravan on Row C. Come enjoy a weekend of good fellowship, good food and good times around the campfire. If you decide to join the Camel Caravan, our membership dues are reasonable ($5.00 Ad Rates for the Sands application fee and $5.00 annual dues). (per issue) For more information, please call Noble Fred Simmons at 603-475-7410 or email nansimmons@comcast.net. Full page ~ $200 7.75” wide x 9.5” high Half page ~ $100 7.75” wide 4.75” high or 3.79” wide x 9.5” high Quarter page ~ $50 7.75” wide x 2.375” high or 3.79” wide x 4.75” high Business card size ~ $25 3.79” wide x 2.25” high

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 44 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 FEZTIVAL OF TREES MAINE SHRINE by Kora Shrine Feztival of Trees Committes 2017 LOBSTER BOWL CLASSIC If you have time to make by Rick Hersom, Vice-President Kora Shrine or donate items for the The twenty-eight annul tivaltival Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl FEZFEZ of Trees 2017 Feztival Raffle Room Classic is now in full swing. it would be great. The annual team meeting was held April 2nd at KORA Temple FMI Contact: with eighty-eight players and Noble Tom Budek at 207-754-2276 forty –two cheerleaders. All ready to help raise money in The Feztival of Trees Committee continues to work and support of Shriners Hospital meet monthly as we prepare for another sucessful year. The for Children .These players, committee wants to welcome Lady Becky Knox who has taken cheerleaders and their over as Coordinator of Fish Pond prizes/area. We also want respected coaches take a to welcome Noble Tom Campbell who will be working on week out of their summer to help us support our local shrine coporate sponsorships. Another new member of the Committee hospitals. is Greeter Director Crawford Perry. If you are interested in We were honored with two outstanding Shriners Hospitals becoming a member of this committee please see Noble Bernie for Children patients who told of their history of care and McAllister or Noble Mark Dublois. encouraged the participants to help their cause. First there was The committee also continues to work with the City of Mahlon Schneck, from Yarmounth who is a double amputee Lewiston to help evaluate the parking problems. A request for and a patient at our Springfield Hospital and second was Leigh the use of the Oak Street Parking Garage has been submitted. Dittman, a well-known patient from Tampa Fla who at the The use of that garage and through the help of a vehicle from age of sixteen has raised over one million dollars for Shriners the Mini Racers and drivers from Cycle Corps we were able to Hospitals. transported 100s of people to and from the parking garage Special thanks to the Androscoggin Shrine Club, The during last years Feztival. As we move closer to the Feztival, we Second Section and all the Nobles who helped with this year’s will give you information on parking that will help us reduce team meeting. Nobles please help us support KORA’s largest the congestion around the Shrine during the Feztival. hospital fund raiser by purchasing your tickets weather you The Raffle Room will be again be under the leadership of are able to use them or not. Tickets that are purchased and Tom Budek and his Lady Trudi. They are working to make this returned are given to local youth groups to attend the game. year another success. If you have time this summer to work on a homemade item for the Raffle Room, please contact Noble ** SPECIAL NOTICE** Tom Budek at 754-2276. This summer would be a great time to The game has been moved from Waterhouse Field in work on one of Biddeford to Hill Stadium on the Campus of Thornton those items that make our raffle room a place to win a Academy in Saco. specialty crafted item. Coaches: The committee has receive calls from around the United EAST: MATT PERKINS (WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL) States over the last couple of months. Our latest have been from WEST: MIKE FALLON (SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL) Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Both Shrine Temples are excited CHEERLEADERS: DEB LOVELESS about the possiblities that there Temple may be able to create a FEZTIVAL. Remember to put on your calendar: This committee continues working to enhance the success July 8th our 12th Annual MSLBC golf tournament at The each year, with yours continued support we know that we can Meadows in Litchfield achieve it. July 15th 1:00pm Shrine/Civic Parade along with our 2nd Annual Walk for Love prior to the game. Registration is at 12:00pm at Thornton Academy @ korashriners July 15th 4:00pm Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic now at Thornton Academy in Saco See the Kora Website for more details.

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 45 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY BLACK CAMEL 2017 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Member # First Middle Last Date of Death 1ST QTR 2017 Ladies and Gentlemen, 20232 Robert Gordon Low 1/10/17 Would you, and possibly other adult companion(s), want to participate in the Wreaths Across America Ceremony @ 19557 Richard H Irish 1/15/17

Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC. on December 11395 Roy Leslie Gove 1/18/17 16, 2017? www.wreathsacrossamerica.com 17834 Harold Haley Burbank 1/23/17 Anticipate the itinerary to include an additional 1-2 days in DC for sightseeing, and 1-2 days in New York City on the 15900 Robert Dodd Winton 1/25/17 way home; with an option to attend the Radio City Rockette›s 18584 Walter A Wheeler Sr 2/14/17 Christmas Show. In addition to Arlington, travelers will have an 19202 Carl Roger Peterson 2/14/17 opportunity to visit US government and non-government sites, museums, and like-kind landmarks in the greater DC area. 13276 Richard F Collins 2/15/17

By June 15th, please share your affirmative interest by 13037 Norman D Grass 2/19/17 submitting the name of travelers along with their postal 17253 George L Jacobs 2/23/17 and email addresses, home and cell phone numbers. (This information will remain confidential) Please reply via either 11103 Calvin B Sewall 3/2/17 postal mail, electronic message, or phone to “sender” whose contact info appears on the bottom-left of this invitation. Once This trip is not endorsed by any individual, for-profit we know the number of interested travelers and where they business, non-profit entity, group or organization, charity or reside, we will work out the specific itinerary, mode of travel, government agency. This trip will not offer travel insurance, over-night accommodations, and costs etc. guarantees, or warranties; especially re the weather. Due to Please contact Rick Olfene with questions or concerns; and any number of reasons, this adventure maybe cancelled. If so, please share this invitation with others. prospective travelers will be notified in ample time.

TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES Ad rates for the Sands...... 44 Kora Kare for Kids Ride-In ...... 33 UNITS Black Camel...... 46 Kora Ladies Appreciation Night...... 36 Unit’s Colonel Corner...... 39-40 Boosters...... 47 Kora Kraftsman Ladies Night...... 15 Band...... 40-41 Calendars of Events...... 8-9 Kora Shrine Circus...... 16 Buccaneers...... 41 Chaplain’s Dispatch...... 5 Kora Shriners Ride to Bentley’s...... 31 Crazy Cops...... 42 Hospital Happenings...... 10-13 Live Auction & paghetti Feed...... 38 Flag Unit...... 42 Kora Kares Fund Scholarship Application...... 30 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic Funsters...... 43 Kora Sands deadlines...... 2 Game...... 3 & back cover Greeters...... 43 Kora Shrine Center Foundation...... 5 Golf...... 17 Karts...... 42-43 Kora Stated Meeting...... 3, 39 2017 Walk for Love...... 18-19 Legion of Honor...... 43 Masonic Petition...... 27-28 Membership Appreciation...... 14 Motor Corps...... 43 Membership Ramblings...... 4-5 Northeast Camel Caravan...... 44 Renegades...... 43 Petition for Initiation and Membership...... 29 Northeast Shrine Fall Field Days...... 32 Second Section...... 44 Potentate’s Message...... 4 Oktoberfest...... 37 ORGANIZATIONS Proclamation...... 3, 41 Summer Ceremonial...... 21-25 Feztival of Trees...... 45 Shrine Clubs...... 7 Schedule of Events...... 22 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic...... 45 EVENTS Ladies Luncheon...... 24 Registration Form...... 21 Event photos...... 6, 7, 9, 26 ADVERTISER Brewery Tours...... 23 Payroll Management/Noble Patrick E. Penley.. 14 Family Country Hoedown...... 35 Whitewater Rafting...... 25 Feztival of Trees...... 9 Golfing Outing...... 25 Kora ATV...... 14 Teddy Bear Scramble...... 34 Kora Brewers...... 20 Wreath’s Across America...... 46

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. 46 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 KORA SHRINE BOOSTERS A Gove, Bill & Denise 07/17 N Arok #94, Daughters of the Nile 04/18 Gove, Dan & Nancy 07/17 Novicka, Esther & (Son) Gove, Will & Sheri 07/17 Charles K. 10/17 B Gove, Roy & Ellie 11/17 In Memory of Neil C. & N. Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. George S. 4/19 Gowen, William 8/17 Alison Novicka Barrows, Mr. and Mrs. Richard 9/17 Bibber, Richard and Patricia 1/19 H P Blackington, Carl 04/17 Haines, Helene O. 12/17 Perkins, Laurence E. 4/17 Bonney, Charley & Sharon 08/17 Hall, Bunky & Marion 04/19 Perkins, Nancy 4/17 Boucouvalas, Steven & Michelle 03/20 Hall, Russell E. 03/17 Perry, Crawford & Kathe 4/17 Boyer, Tom & Allie 04/18 Heavisides, Robert & Sally 03/17 Poussard, Roland & Mary Jane 04/18 Bragdon, Wally 11/17 Hussey, Roy & Marian 04/22 In Memory of Noel & Pauline In Memory of Dolly Bragdon Poussard Brooks III, Mr. & Mrs. Edward 03/18 I Ilvonen, Ken & Kathy 08/17 Q C Irish, Claire 2/20 Quist, David 12/19 Carlin, Kenneth C. 04/17 In Memory of Richard “Dick” Irish In Memory of Doris Groves Carlin R Ridlon, Chuck & Sally 04/18 Carter, Mark & Michelle 04/18 J Robbins, Brian and Robin 12/17 Collay, Nicholas T. 08/18 Jordan, Bob & Harlean 12/17 Robinson, Gary & Richards, Gale 04/19 Cooper, Doug & Mary Ellen 07/19 Ryan, Dave 05/19 Cote, David & Donna 10/18 K Ryan, Thomas & Jackie 08/19 Crane, Bill & Ruth 04/19 Kearley, Roland 02/18 Crane, Bob & Diane 04/17 Kearley, Janice 02/18 Crowley, Wayne L. 03/17 Kimball, Sr. Gordon & Bertha 10/17 S Santos, Rod & Gail 06/18 Cullen, Kevin D. 01/22 Kinnear, Claudia 04/18 Kiskila, Arthur & Susan 05/18 Saunders, Jim & Diane 01/18 D Sawyer, Ann 03/18 Dionne, PhilIp 11/17 L In Memory of Hiram A. Brown Doyle, Bob & Amy 4/19 Lalumiere, Hank & Nancy 05/17 Senter, Everett A. 12/17 Drouin, Claude R. 06/17 Lewis, Richard & Diana 8/17 Simmons, Jim & Priscilla 05/20 Duquette, Rosaire A. & Monique 01/18 Libby Jr., Avon K. 10/19 Smith, Lester & Gail 08/17 Durgin, David & Lisa 04/21 Lord, John and Barbara 9/21 Spear, Dick & Dot 12/19 Dussault, Armand & Janice 12/19 Sprague, William & Elizabeth 6/21 M Starbird, Al & Lois 12/18 E Macomber, Alden & Peg 12/17 Ellis, Pat & Hobie 04/21 Macomber, Bruce 12/17 T Therrien, Red & Kim 12/16 Erickson, Maurice 11/18 In Memory of Viola Macomber MacPherson, Gerald & Donna 4/17 Thompson, David & Melany 4/18 F Madore, Robert & Amy 11/17 In Memory of James and Alice Monroe Fales, Eileen M. 08/19 Maloy, Bob & Nancy 06/17 Tribou, Matthew T. USN Ret. 11/17 Farrington, Lula 08/18 McConchie, Irving & Geraldine 4/19 Trundy, Earl & Ina 05/20 Feyler, Jay 5/20 McKenna, Bob & Jean 04/18 Tubbs, Don & Carole 12/17 McWilliam, Robert & Karen 11/17 G Melvin, David B. 12/17 W Gailey,John & Phyllis 12/19 Menger, Wayne & Annette 10/17 Welch, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. 3/18 Gardner, Paul & Michelle 04/19 Mitchell, Frank & Ruth 4/20 White, Lawrence Gellatly, Oriel F. “Bud” 1/18 Moore, Kevin & Brenda 12/18 In Memory of Virginia P. White 4/17 Goding, Bob & Glenda 07/17 Morgan, Robert & Marilyn 10/18 Whitten, Janice M. 6/22 Gotreau, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth 9/17 Morin II, Edward J. 10/20

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office at 207-782-6831 or email at [email protected]. See pages 21-25. www.korashriners.org 47 - -U.S. POSTAGE U.S.P POSTAGEAID AUGUSTA, MAINE Kora Temple PERMITPAID NO. 275 . ..... AUGUSTA, MAINE Kora Temple PAUL SHERMAN, . ..... P.P., Recorder PERMIT NO. 275 11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240-7090 PAUL SHERMAN, P.P., Recorder 11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240-7090

TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL ONE YEAR BOOSTER RATES One line (single name or Mr. & Mrs.) is $10.00. If you want your name and your Lady’s name on separate lines, it is $10 for each name for a total of $20. Make check payable to: Kora Shrine Center 11 Sabattus Street Lewiston, ME 04240 ty-Ei wen ghth If you have enrolled as a Kora Sands Booster and T your name has not been listed, please notify the XXVIII XXVIII XXVIII Kora office nd the situation will be corrected.

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