30 THE ANAHGRAM
Monthly Messenger of ANAH SHRINERS A Chapter of Shriners InternationalJULY 2011 FEBRUARY 2012
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Shooting for the STARS The Anahgram Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Chartered June 15, 1922 A Chapter of Shriners International P.O. Box 735, Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 Website: www.Anahshriners.com - email: [email protected] Volume 80 Number 2 FEBRUARY 2012 Gerald L. Harvey - Editor/Advertising Manager WINNER OF SIX DROMEDARY AWARDS
ate of R.A.H.M High School in Hebron, with a fourth grandchild expected in Au- Meet Our New Potentate Connecticut and has a degree in early .gust. He has two very special moms, Ol- childhood development from the Univer- ive Tarr of Wichita Falls, Texas and Laura Anthony “Tony” Bowers was born on sity of Connecticut. She is involved with Snell of Houlton. He has four brothers December 24, 1958 in Island Falls, the son volunteer work and assists Tony in his David White and his wife Mary of Cari- of Rodney and Phyllis Bowers. He gradu- business. bou, Danny Tarr and his wife Sheri of ated from Katahdin High School in 1977 Tony is a member and Past Master of Bangor, Dale Tarr and his fiancée Karen, and attended the University of Maine in Molunkus Lodge No. 165 of Sherman and Brian Tarr and his wife Vicki all of Wichi- Farmington from 1977 to 1979. While he a member of Monument Lodge No. 96 of ta Falls, Texas, a son-in-law Harry Howe was at the University of Maine in Farm- Houlton and the York Rite Bodies. He and a sister in-law and brother-in-law ington he was a member of the Downhill joined Anah Shriners on June 21, 1986 Brenda and Richard Sullivan of Houlton. Ski Team. He moved to Long Beach, Cali- and is a member of the Royal Order of He has several nieces, nephews and cous- fornia and attended Cyprus College where Jesters, Bangor Court No. 150. Tony and ins. Galen had a special dad (father- in- he received a degree in Mortuary Science Carmel reside in the family homestead in law), Elmore E. Snell who passed in 1999. in 1983. Continuing his love of skiing, he Sherman Mills. Galen attended schools in Dexter and raced in several western states with the Tony was appointed Outer Guard in 2003 Houlton before joining the U.S. Army Long Beach Ski Club, earning many tro- by Potentate Guy Chapman. from 1977 to 1980. After an Honorable phies and was a pacesetter of many of the Discharge from the Military, he joined the races. Houlton Police Department as a Patrol- He returned to Maine in 1983 to work in man from 1980 to 1987. He was then the family business and in 1985 he became hired to work for the U.S. Immigration the fourth generation to run Bowers Fu- and Naturalization Service (INS) and con- neral Homes. His oldest daughter is his tinued on with them becoming Depart- secretary and has been for several years. ment of Homeland Security, Customs and He is a member of Molunkus Lodge No. Border Protection (CBP). 65, the York and Scottish Rite Bodies. He He is a member of the Houlton Lodge of is a past president of the Maine Funeral Elks, and is a Past President of the Interna- Directors Association. He has served as a tional Law Enforcement Association member of the Disaster Mortuary Opera- (ILEA), tional Response Team and has served in His Masonic affiliations include mem- the Egypt Air flight 990 disaster and the bership in and a past officer of Monument September 2001 World Trade Center di- Lodge # 96 AF&AM of Houlton. In Anah saster. He worked on the Station Night Shriners he is a member of the Anah Club fire assisting with autopsies and Aides, the Aroostook County Shrine spent 17 days working hurricane Katrina Club, Bangor Court # 150 ROJ, Jesters on in Biloxi MS helping to identify victims Galen C. White Wheels (JOW), the Anah Indy Unit and and working with the families trying to lo- Outer Guard 2012 the Aroostook County Shrine Club. cate their loved ones. Galen was born on November 19th, Galen and his Lady Susan currently re- His wife and best friend, Carmel, whom 1958 in Dexter, the son of Olive Tarr. side in Houlton. he has known since age 12 have four chil- Galen married his long-time sweetheart dren, Jacquie who is married to Josh Deadline for the MARCH issue will and the love of his life, Susan Marie be MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6. Morse who have two sons, Dominic and (Snell). He has three children, Shannon Jace, Christina, Antonia (Nia) and Ted. PLEASE be on time (or be early) so Marie, Jessica Rae and Derrick Robert we can get THE ANAHGRAM to and his fiancé Brittney. Ted became a White. They have three special grand- member of Anah Shriners at the June 2010 our readers in a timely manner. . children, Camille Grace Callnan, Brody Jerry, Editor Ceremonial in Belfast. Carmel is a gradu- Lawrence Howe and Emma Marie Howe YOU CAN HELP BY SPONSORING A CHILD If you need help with an application or need any other information about sponsoring a child to our orthopedic childrens’ or burns hospitals contact the Nobles listed below. ORTHOPEDIC: Rodney S. Pinkham, Box 8 East Holden, ME 04429, Tel. 843-7763 BURNS: Robert Turner, 32 Island Drive, Windham, 04062, Tel. 892-3124 Springfield Hospital 1-800-322-5905 - Boston Burns Hospital 1-800-255-1916
You can help make The ANAHGRAM successful by using it for your advertising and patronizing those who do. 2 THE ANAHGRAM SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 20 1 2 3 4 COMING EVENTS FOR... 2nd Section 2nd Section No. Penob S C Washington S C Meeting Potentates Party E. Mill Sno Meeting FEBRUARY 2012 Rovers
5 7 8 9 10 11 6 Hancock S C Waldo S C Provost Guard Meeting NASCARS Meetings
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Funsters Meeting Lincoln’s Birthday Valentine’s Day Tri-County Campers Wheelers Cabin Aroostook S C Shrine Club Get to Gather Fever Supper Meeting Bangor/Brewer S C Meeting
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Daughters of Presidents Day Divan Meeting Washington’s the Nile, Stated Birthday Ash Wednesday
26 27 28 29 Keystone Kops Meting
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 COMING EVENTS FOR... Second Section 4x4s Annual Meeting Meeting MARCH 2012
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Aroostook S C Meeting
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 NASCARS Meeting Bangor-Brewer St. Patrick’s Day Shrine Club FORCES
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Daughters of the Tri-County Divan Meeting Nile, Annual & Anah Association Shrine Club Stated Meeting Meeting
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Keystone Kops Acadamecians Meting Meeting
Many items for the calendar are provided a year in advance. If your Club or Unit changes a date for an activity please advise the Editor by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Editor FEBRUARY 2012 3 ways so come show your support for them as well. The June Ceremonial Committee is hard at work ensuring a good time will be had by all in Houlton. As I end this, my first article as Potentate of your Anah Shrine, I would like to invite you all to come to the different functions Greetingss Nobles and Ladies, that are being held at the Shrine Center throughout the year. It is a lot of fun meet- I can’t believe it’s been ten years already. ing new people and helping to support our I can’t thank my Lady Carmel and family hospitals. Remember smiles are free to enough for putting up with me over the give and receive and always remember we last ten years and especially for all you do are “SHOOTING FOR THE STARS” for me at the drop of a pin. Thank You… Anthony “Tony” Bowers 2012 . I would like to thank Potentate Guy Chap- Potentate man who appointed me as Outer Guard no small job either, and all the units were Always yours in the faith, all those years ago. At this time I would no less efficient. I would also be remised if also like to thank the Anah Divan for all I didn’t thank the Horn of Plenty for a the help and guidance you have given me great meal on Saturday night and what a over the years and to all that helped me big crowd you had to serve. I’ve heard Anthony V. “Tony” Bowers pull things together for what was a PER- nothing but good things about that meal. It Potentate FECT weekend. Also I can’t thank North- was nice to see a large group of Past Po- ern Penobscot Shrine Club enough for the tentates in attendance as well. We had a ANAH TEMPLE wonderful job Friday night. The set up good number of new candidates from all ASSOCIATION and all the food and from what I’m told over, and I want to personally thank all of MEETING there wasn’t much left over and to all the you for coming on board. If you weren’t TUESDAY units that gave of their time from the Pro- there we took in three generations at one MARCH 20 at 5:00 P.M. vost Guard outside all day, Keystone time. NICE! If you see the new Nobles Kops. What a great job bussing, those and/or their Ladies, be sure to welcome ANAH DIVAN MEETING seats are great!!!!!! I think some of the them aboard and invite them to join you at TUESDAY boys know who I am now HEHE... Gor- meals and help them become involved. MARCH 20, at 7:00P.M. don and the Aides, Canteen Unit, Direc- Don’t forget the Potentate’s Reception on tors Staff, Funsters and the Second Sec- February 4th at the Shrine Center; this is All Nobles are encouraged to tion for cleaning up on Sunday. That was being done by the Second Section as al- attend.
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Can you imagine being around fifty years from now when they will be calling these the “good old days”? 4 THE ANAHGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS expressed by all. Last but not least a card Academicians...... 8 was sent around for Doc Newman. His Aides...... 9 status remains the same- he has good days Aroostook S C ...... and bad days - don’t we all? Hopefully Athletics...... this card will brighten up his day. No Fez Band...... 14 Noble Burton Weed, II, Reporter fines were levied. Meal raffle was won Bangor-Brewer S C...... 24 On January 4th 27 members of the North- by Ray Campbell who graciously gave Boosters...... 6 ern Penobscot Shrine Club braved the sub- Continued on page 5 Calendar...... 2 Chanters...... zero temperatures and converged on the Circus...... unsuspecting town of East Millinocket. Clowns (Bangor)...... 18 We stormed into their Sno Rovers Club Clowns (Aroostook)...... and took it over. Well maybe it wasn’t sub- Convertibles...... 23 zero temperatures. In fact the thermometer Daughters of the Nile...... 17 read 16 degree’s, but the wind was blow- Drum & Bugle...... 21 ing and it felt cold. We really didn’t storm Editor...... into the Sno Rovers Club and take over. Flag Unit...... 10 We asked them to put on a meal for us and Funster Unit...... 19 they did graciously. But it sounded good. Go-Karts Unit...... Hancock County S C...... 17 A boiled ham dinner with mashed pota- Highlanders...... 20 toes and gravy, Whole kernel corn, yeast Hospital News (Springfield)...... 23 rolls and coffee. Dessert was carrot cake or Indy Cars...... brownies. I bet you wish you were there. Kampers Klub...... 14 Yum Yum Kanteen Corps...... 1900 hrs. (7:00pm) the meeting was THE ANAHGRAM Keystone Kops...... 10 called to order by President Farrington Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Lobster Boat Unit...... 24 who led the group in the flag salute. Ra- Bangor, Maine Looking Back...... leigh Hanscom led the group in prayer and Office of Publication Membership...... the meal was enjoyed by all. A big thanks P.O. Box 735 Mini-Car Unit...... 25 Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 Mini-Bikes...... to the kitchen crew was bestowed on them. Telephone 207/942-2254 Fax 207/942-1994 Mystery Person...... 7 Secretary’s and Treasurers reports were read and accepted. Sick Nobles - Dale NASCARS...... Email: [email protected] Northern Penobscot S C ...... 4 Porter was recovering from abdominal sur- Website: http://www.Anahshriners.com Obituaries...... 26 gery at St Joseph’s Hospital and all went Past Masters Unit...... well. Pathology reports came back favor- Available by subscription $12.00 per year. Patrol...... able. He hopes to be back home by Friday. EDITOR Photo Unit...... 7 He is also a member of the 4x4 unit. A ADVERTISING MANAGER Potentate...... 3 card was sent out to him, A card was sent Gerald L. Harvey Potentates 2012 Schedule...... 5 out to Alton”tash” Stanley , He was un- 586 Main Street, P.O. Box 735 Provost Guard...... 24 Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 Public Relations...... able to attend tonight’s meeting because he Tel. (H) 991-9708 Second Section...... 18 was home tending to his lady who is on Email: [email protected] Schoodic Shrine Club...... the mend. A speedy recovery wish was Fax: (H)-989-7931 Sunshine Club...... 12 DIRECTOR PHOTO UNIT Tri-County S C...... 19 BANGOR-BREWER Dennis Bryant Waldo County S C ...... 9 1036 Ayers Jct. Rd Washington County S C...... 13 SHRINE CLUB Charlotte ME 04666 Wheelers...... 9 THURSDAY Home Tel: 454-3514 4x4 Unit...... 12 Cel.:214-6522 February 16 Dennis Bryant
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Illustrious Potentate...... William L. Dawson, Jr.. Chief Rabban Anthony V. Bowers Asst. Rabban F. Lee Kaufman. High Priest & Prophet...... Thomas Clukey Oriental Guide...... Donald “Jesse” Thomas Treasurer...... Julian S. White, Jr. Recorder...... Harold W. Crocker, P.P SHRINER’S PLEDGE I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the country for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
A certain amount of opposition is a great help: kites rise against and not with the wind. FEBRUARY 2012 5 Continued from page 4 them as much as we can. Sheldon Cole’s his winnings back to the group. Our new- adoptive grandson is collecting the alumi- est life member was recognized, Byron num pull tabs off soda and beer cans. He Clip & Save Sanderson. A Plaque and certificate was is collecting them as a class project and awarded to Don Copeland for his many plans on turning the money over to the years of unselfish service to the N.P.S.C. Shriner’s hospitals. Possibly a new Shri- as secretary. Jerry Anthony gave an up- ner in the making. If anyone can help out Potentate’s Schedule date on the circus. President Farrington he is collecting them until the June meet- For Anah Shriners for 2012. reminded everyone help will be needed ing in Patten. Chief Rabin Tony Bowers (Subject to adjustment) on the 20th for the hospitality event. We gave another quick rundown of next year’s need to support our own Tony Bowers in events for Anah temple and proper use of February 4 his new endeavor. A Board of Directors a fez during the flag salute and prayer. A Second Section Potentate’s Party meeting is scheduled for January 18th to moment of silence was observed for re- February 18 finalize the plans for the 20th. Blue Lodge cently deceased Noble Herbert Brehaut. Wheeler’s Super Supper announcements were made. New Shriners The meeting was adjourned by President March 15-18 NESA Mid-Winter Meeting are made in Blue Lodge so let’s support Farrington. March 24 Clown Casino Night Anah/Kora 3rd Degree in Warren April 5 Washington County Shrine Club Divan Visitation April 7 Murder Mystery April 27-29 Circus – Bangor May 3-5 Circus – Presque Isle May 12 Convertibles Super Supper June 13 Hancock County Shrine Club Divan Visitation June 14-17 Anah Ceremonial July 1-5 Imperial Session Charlotte NC July 23 Lobster Bowl Classic August 9 Waldo County S C Divan Visitation September 13-15 NESA Fall Field Days October 3 Northern Penobscot Shrine Club Divan Visitation October 13 Potentate’s Reception, Anah 90th Anniversary Celebration New Candidates’ Night October 20 NASCAR’S, Super Supper November 3 Sunshine Club Holiday Marketplace Tri-County Shrine Club Divan Visitation December 1 Aroostook County Shrine Club Christmas Party Divan Visitation December 20 Bangor-Brewer Shrine Club Divan Visitation Festival of Trees DATE TBA
Most of us are in favor of reform, what burns us up is being reformed by someone no better than we are. If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he has read. Always put off until tomorrow what you shouldn’t do at all. Every man seems to fall into one of two groups. He’s either old and bent, or young and broke. Headlines in a recent newspaper: “Father of ten shot. Mistaken for a rabbit.”
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Tarr 6/12 Stephen & Christine Cummings Sr. 5/12 Charles & Selma Larson 9/12 I M O Betty L.Tarr 6/12 Stephen & Sarah Cummings, Jr. 5/12 Allen & Mary Lawrence 12/13 Michael & Mary Tenedios 6/12 I M O Norman P. Dalbeck 5/12 Gordon & Connie Lawrence 12/13 Jesse & Brenda Thomas 9/12 Wayne & Tanya Darling 2/12 I M O Frank M. Leighton 11/12 William A. Thomas 9/12 John H. Davidson 2/12 Skip Lenfest, Jr. 7/12 Paul & Joyce Thornton 1/12 I M O Elmer C. Davis 10/12 Skip Lenfest, Sr. 7/12 Ronald D. Thornton 12/12 June A. Davis 10/12 Bob & Pearlene Libby 11/12 Inez & Reginald Toothaker 2/12 Larry Doughty 9/12 I M O Paul Libby 4/12 I M O John Tracy 2/12 Mark Doughty 9/12 Mike & Bonnie London 9/12 Ivan O. Wakefield 4/12 Tyler C. Dunning 9/12 I M O Mr. & Mrs. Frederick B.Lunt, Sr. P.P. Hank & Gloria Waldron 4/12 I M O Dryden C. Dutch, P.P 7/12 Dee Dee & Polly Lyons 9/12 I M O Houston Wardwell 7/12 Robert Emerson 2/12 Winston & FrancesMcCafferty 10/12 I M O Phyllis Wardwell 7/12 I M O Lewis E. Fenlason 7/12 Douglas K. & Candee McCafferty 10/12 I M O Lewis E. “Gene” Weaver 10/12 Wallace & Lorena Fenlason 7/13 I M O Edw. Sr. & Evelyn McCafferty 4/12 Dave & Leni Weaver 2/12 John & Betty Fernald 3/13 I M O Terral A. McCafferty 9/12 Burt & Jackie Weed 9/12 Thomas & Carroll Fernald 1/14 Welman & Natalie McFarland 3/12 Buddy & Caryll Wheeler 2/14 I M O Merle Finley 4/13 Allan & Lorraine McGown 10/12 I M O Wayne Wheeler 8/12 Phil & Sandy Finley 4/13 Ed & Nancy McGraw 7/12 Lloyd & Jay Willey 8/20 I M O Lewis R. Fitts, Jr., Band 4/12 I M O Herschel McIntosh 2/12 I M O James S. Wiggin 1/14 Wes & Bonnie Ford 4/12 Joseph Megquier 6/12 Bob & Norma Winglass 6/12 Pete & Carol Jean Forrest 9/12 Jerry & Cindy Merritlhew 5/12 Don & Carolyn Wright 4/12 I M O Hugo Frati 9/12 Dick & Joan Meserve 7/12 Duane “Div-it” & Karen Young 5/12 I M O Peter Friend P.P. 9/12 John & Dottie Monohon 2/12 Clinton & Sandra Fulton 2/12 I M O Fred P. 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You can save yourself a lot of trouble by not borrowing any. FEBRUARY 2012 7 Who is it ???
31st ANNUAL CLOWN CASINO NIGHT
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012
No one identified Past Potentate Fred AT THE Lunt, Jr. in the “Who Is It” column in the ANAH January issue of The Anahgram. If you know this month’s person, or think you SHRINE CENTER do, call Recorder P. P. Sonny Crocker at 942.2254 or e-mail the editor at: [email protected]. The first one to identify the person wins a free Booster Let us all go listing for one year. The supply of pictures Fun, Games and Prizes is running very low so if you have some- one you would like to show off send it to All evening the editor or drop it at the Recorders of- fice. This feature can only continue with your help! !
PHOTO UNIT • Doors open at 7:00p.m Noble Bob Hodgkins, • Entertainment until 11:00p.m. Reporter • Drawings at 11:00p.m. The unit had its annual meeting on the 17th of December at the Shrine Center. Attending were Director Dennis Bryant, Asst. Director Bob Hodgkins, Sec/Treas Merland Clark; all were reelected for 2012. Also at the meeting were Jim Ben- • Hot and Cold hors d’oeuvres nett, Chet Davis, Lloyd Day, Russ Barber, • BYOB – Mix and Ice available and from the Divan were Outer Guard Don Gordon, and Asst. Rabban F. Lee Kaufman, thanks to all who came. Old Man (grandpa) Clark stayed to photo Santa and the kids. The next meeting will Limited number of tickets be announced. Hope most made it to the To be sold – available from January Ceremonial. Clown Unit members or We look forward to working with our the Recorder’s Office new Potentate. $15.00 per person No birthdays or happy ring days for Jan. This is the 5th and I came to about lunch time to get this on line. Thanks for all the unit members help in 2011 and have a happy 2012. Back to hibernation until it warms up. Later, the Flash Bulb. Net proceeds from this event are for the benefit of the Anah Shriners Clown Unit and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
Why can’t life’s problems hit us when we are eighteen and know everything. 8 THE ANAHGRAM
Photos at left were taken at the last Acadamecians meeting by Don Copeland. - Left photo - Bob Glidden is welcomed by Ralph & Phyllis Goss and Dennis Ballard. Right Photo, Betty & Barry Woodard
that he thought it would be likely that our unit would receive a significant amount of Yours Truly; Master of Make-Up, Don- the proceeds from it if it is to be sold. Lee nie Copeland, Master of Technicians, also entertained us with a funny story Ron Cook; and Master of Properties, Bud about a boy with a wild turkey being Young. Please contact a governing board caught by a game warden. Barry Woodard officer or your Section Master whenever entertained us with the old Downeast you have questions or concerns. Maine humor story about the lantern light Donnie Copeland and Virginia spent Christmas in Quebec City. They toured Noble Ron Bilancia, Reporter attracting more babies as they were being born. Unit Director Steve Mosley gra- the city and stayed at the Chateau Fronte- Hello Fellow Academicians. ciously thanked the unit members for all nac. Sounds like it was a very nice time. Hope everyone has been enjoying ice their hard work. Have a great February everyone. As al- fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, etc. Speaking of babies, congratulations to ways, don’t hesitate to contact me at 989- 2012 dues are upon us. Please send $10 Jon Swallow and his wife Heather as they 2617 or [email protected] with checks payable to Anah Academicians to are expecting their first child in May. any news, comments, concerns, gossip, Anah Academicians C/O Ron Bilancia, This year’s officers are: Director, Steve jokes, outright lies, or just plain old com- Secretary 8 Lincoln St. Brewer, ME Mosley, President, Donnie Copeland, Vice plete and utter nonsense that you would 04412. This is much appreciated as it President, Jon Swallow; Secretary/Trea- like to generously share with our Nobles, saves us considerable costs in sending surer, Yours Truly; Master of Ritual, Ladies, and Anah Shrinedom in general. bills. As of this writing we have not yet had the Winter Ceremonial, so more on that next time. We would, however, like to thank everyone ahead of time who helped out with the Ceremonial. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 28th and will again be at Kev-Lan on Broadway in Bangor across from the Gif- ford’s Ice Cream store. Festivities begin at 6pm. It is a great place to have these meetings, so let’s please have a good turn- out. We’ll debrief the Ceremonial, dis- cuss the upcoming Circus, and have a happy good old time as usual. Ladies, kids, other family members, prospective members, and friends are always wel- come. The December 14th meeting at Kev-Lan in Bangor was a great success. There were 32 Nobles and Ladies in attendance. Mike Lambert won $40 in the 50/50 raffle which he generously donated back to the unit. Also as part of the raffle, Christmas presents were won by Ron Cook, Dennis Ballard, and Bob Glidden. The unit voted to donate $500 to the Sunshine Club and $200 to the Anah Shriners Building Fund. Divan Rep. Lee Kaufman advised us that the Divan was working to get the calliope appraised before making a final determi- nation on its disposition, and he indicated
The closed mind and an open mouth make a most treacherous pair. FEBRUARY 2012 9
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+DSS\1HZ Noble Andrew St. Amant, Reporter Sorry for the month of December, I sent Once upon a time many years ago, child psychology grew on bushes in the back yard. FEBRUARY 2012 11 Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Boston Wins National Top Performer Award BOSTON – Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Boston is proud to announce that Press Ganey Associates, Inc. has named the hospital as a 2011 Summit Award Winner. Press Ganey currently partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities—including 50% of U.S. hospitals—to measure and improve the quality of their care. The company’s databases are the largest in the industry, and allow facilities nationwide to benchmark their results against peer organizations. The Summit Award recognizes top performing facilities that sustain the highest level of customer satisfaction for three or more consecutive years. The Press Ganey Summit Award is the health care satisfaction industry’s most coveted symbol of achievement bestowed annually, and Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston is one of the nation’s 80 organizations to receive this prestigious honor in 2011. Robert Draughon, chief executive officer of Press Ganey Associates, Inc., stated, “We are proud to partner with Shriners Hospital for Children as they focus on improving the quality of health care. They are joining a community of over 10,000 health care organizations and 50% of U.S. hospitals who partner with Press Ganey and are committed to continuous quality improvement.” The Outpatient Department at Shriners Hospitals for Children —Boston exemplifies the mission of the hospital through provision of high quality care by skilled professionals in a safe and caring environment. The dedicated staff of nurses, doctors, nurse practitioners, care coordinators, therapists, child life specialists, medical photographers, and interpreters works closely together to provide consistency in care for all of our patients. The hospital strives for this excellence while also looking forward to continually improve our services. With 5,743 outpatient visits in 2010, and many patients who return to clinic over a period of years, the relationship with patients and families is a valuable asset and one is continually fostered. It has been stated that, “It takes a village to raise a child.” At Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston the Outpatient Department works as a village with a multidisciplinary team working together to provide all the facets of care necessary to promote healing and integration back into society. Arlene Swan-Mahony, Manager, Outpatient Department and Care Coordination Department states, “We are very proud of the recognition from Press Ganey for our excellence in health care. Receiving this award for the sixth year in a row clearly demonstrates the expertise and commitment from our staff at Shriners Hospital for Children — Boston. As our hospital transitioned into accepting third party pay with implementation of new systems, our staff has continued to hold the child and family as the most important members of the team. This is what makes Shriners Hospital for Children® − Boston the premier hospital for pediatric burn care.” 12 THE ANAHGRAM bral Palsy is a group of disorders affecting movement, muscle tone and coordination. For your convenience - The most basic cause of cerebral palsy is Visa and Mastercard damage to the motor control section of the are accepted at brain. It occurs most often before or dur- the Recorder’s Office ing birth. The cause of cerebral palsy has also been linked to bacterial meningitis, Noble Ken Hanscom Jr. Reporter lead poisoning, being shaken as an infant or being in an automobile accident with- Well here we are, February, winter al- out the proper restraints. most over. Although some want snow, There are three types of cerebral palsy: I enjoy a mild winter. Our next meeting Ataxic - - disturbance in balance and will be March 3rd at the Oriental Jade. It’s depth perception. Athetoid - - leads to our Annual Meeting. Hope to have a list involuntary and uncontrolled movements. of parades at that time. Spastic - - causes stiffness and movement Birthday wishes go out to Gloria Blake, difficulties and this is the most common Jane Russell, and our new Capt., Scott type of cerebral palsy. Folsom. Indications of CP usually appear before A big thank you to Warren Curtis, for the 18 months of age. A diagnosis may not many years that he did that job. be made until the child is a toddler if the Anniversaries this month are Don and symptoms are mild. Children are not Darlene Emmons. It seems that all the achieving normal developmental mile- Nobles in the 4x4 Unit married younger stones such as smiling, sitting, crawling or women! Also would like to wish Dale walking. Porter a speedy recovery from recent sur- Shriners Hospitals for Children has a gery. His address is P.O. Box 668, Lincoln multidisciplinary approach with a team Me. 04457. of expert pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, Are you a Noble that would like to pediatric neurologists, pediatric neuro- be part of the 4x4 Unit? Our next regu- surgeons, physiatrists, geneticists, physi- lar meeting will be April 2nd, at 7:00 at cal therapists, occupational therapists and the Anah Shrine Center We meet the first care coordinators. Monday of the month. My number is 794- Each child’s mobility and subsequent 6675. quality of life can be improved through The days are getting longer and start- the coordination of this comprehensive ing to warm up. Check out your local Blue care. Lodge, as the temperature maybe rising there too. Until next time, SEE YA! Bonnie Turner Reporting The Sunshine Club for Children will meet on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Shrine Center. The meeting will begin at 7:00 and the Executive Board will meet at 5:45 p.m. Come join us and learn how our main pur- pose is to provide transportation for chil- dren to the Shrine Hospitals. Please come and bring a friend. We would love to see you there. The Sunshine Club is having a quilt raffle. Tickets for a beautiful queen-sized quilt will be available until June 15, 2012. On that day we will raffle off the quilt. If any- one is interested in purchasing or getting some tickets to sell, please give President Peggy a call at 924-6610. MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, April 9, 2012 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 I found this article in the winter 2012 is- sue of CARE MAGAZINE from the Shri- ners Hospital in Boston and thought you might find it interesting. Shriners Hospitals for Children provides expertise in treating Cerebral Palsy. Cere- Seeing ourselves as others see us would do no good…we wouldn’t believe it. FEBRUARY 2012 13 WELCOM NEW NOBLES Of the Marvin Tarbox, Jr. Class (New Nobles are listed in Bold Letters, Second line, top-line signers) Clint Richardson Steven Mosley Greg Sudsbury Chris Russell Kevin Call, Sr. Louis LaChance Galen Call Louis LaChance Kevin Call, Jr. Louis LaChance Nathan Mosley Steven Mosley The photo above shows the Nobles of the Marvin Tarbox, Jr. Class. Names are Gary Forsyth listed at left. Photo by Anah Photo Unit member Noble Lloyd Day. Daniel Holcomb Alfred Reynolds David Bowen handed an engraved plaque with a gavel. I’m hoping he can’t make that meeting be- President Todd thanked Bill for a job well cause I’ve been asked to fill in if he can’t. done. Those celebrating anniversaries in the President Todd is going to be setting up month of February are Beverly and How- committees to do the prep work for the Di- ard Bagley, Renee and Brent McGuire, van Visitation in April and the Bob Smith Sandy and Todd Alley, Velma and Jake Noble Robert Look, Reporter picnic in August, more to come on this Orcutt. Our January meeting was held at the during the next month or so. Birthday folks for February are Howard Bluebird Ranch Restaurant in Machias. Brad said that we are about to lose the Bagley, Renee McGuire, PP Albert Gib- 17 of us were there, not a bad turnout for biggest number of members in a year be- son, Bert Maxim, PP of Luxor Alward January. Those that made it were Asst. cause of non-payment of dues. The Divan Mehan, Sheila Mitchell, Jesse Thomas, Chief Director Dave Weaver, Greeter is looking for help, from members in these Stanley Mitchell, PP Guy Chapman, Mike Bailey, Asst. Chief Greeter Robert areas, contacting these members and Thomas Fernald, Pauline Wood, Keith Look, Chief Greeter Warren Orcutt, hopefully getting them back to good Lentovich and Dawn Gooch. Happy Emeritus membership Mike Doran, from standing. Birthday to you all. the lobster boats, Runtz Farnsworth and Our next meeting is on February 2nd and As I’m writing this article we still do not Bill Sinford, our President Todd Alley, it will be held at Helen’s Restaurant in have snow and here it is the 5th of Janu- last year’s President Bill Sternbergh, our Machias. Please come and join us, it will ary. Well that’s making the winter quite secretary and Imperial Photographer Dick be a Ladies Night. All the Ladies will re- short. But remember when we do get Kilton, from the Directors staff Donnie ceive a rose and a kiss from Mike Bailey. snow, Cat is where it’s At. Wright, our 1st VP and Ambassador BJ Cherry, our Treasurer Ryan Richardson, our 2nd VP John McClure, PP Ed Sprague, PP Ed Pellon and Orator Brad Prout. Donnie Wright has been a little under the weather lately because of a cold but he said he is feeling much better. I haven’t heard from Walter Merrit but we’re all hoping you’re feeling much better and your hand is healing nicely. Ed Pellon said that Potentate Bill Daw- son’s daughter had a baby, so we would like to say congratulations to Bill and his daughter; grandchildren are a lot of fun. My daughter Jennifer and her husband Noble Fred Brown have two daughters, Haley and Isabella; both are great kids and a lot of fun. My wife Sandi is spoiling them. I guess that’s what grandparents are supposed to do. We had a discussion on fund raising and decided to draw off the fuel raffle during the Divan visitation in April. President Todd is also trying to come up with other ways to earn money. Other raffles were mentioned which will be discussed in fu- ture meetings, so bring your ideas. Last year’s president Bill Sternbergh was Stalemate: A husband who forgets a wedding anniversary. 14 THE ANAHGRAM Their support is greatly appreciated by the club. The club itself donated two chairs purchased from the Funsters and had a 50/50 raffle. I think it’s safe to say that ev- eryone had a good time, even the newly- elected Trail Boss, Derward Shedd, who was awarded the very prestigious, and not ever sought after, skunk award. For the Florida Kampers, don’t forget the February 16th get together at Don John- son’s home in Lake Wales. Please bring something to share with Don’s hot dogs. This is a great day to catch up with all your Florida friends and neighbors and see what they’ve been up to. It, of course, also counts as a Valentine dinner for those of you challenged for a Valentine’s gift. Birthdays celebrated in February include Bill Harmon, Betty Shedd, Carole Green, Debbie Luce, Carl Saddler, Kaylee Reed, Joseph Briggs, and Chari Briggs. Anniversaries being celebrated include Charles and Selma Larson, Dennis and Barbara Witham, Jim and Gloria Bennett, Greg and Bernice Currier, Dana and Win- some Smith, and Dale Nelson and Carol Miller. Potentate Bill Dawson is shown here with Noble Herb Hopkins one of the Band Nobles who were awarded membersip in the $100 million Dollar Club by the band. Nobles Carelton King and Zeke Leighton were also awarded membership but were not present for the photo. Noble Ken Whitney, Reporter The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting that this will be a banner year for excellent camping weather. So get ready for a great camping season. We had our Kamper’s Christmas lunch on December 11 at the Shrine Center. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch of prime rib and baked stuffed haddock catered by the Clowns. The group numbered nearly sixty and all left feeling well fed. We also were able to raffle off some wonderful gifts donated by club members and busi- nesses that cater to us. They included Ora and Runtz Farnsworth who donated two wreaths and two flower arrangements. Our business partners included Jasper’s Restaurant, Webb’s RV, Timberland Acres RV Park, Pat’s Pizza, McKay’s RV, Har- vey’s Campers, Young’s Lobster Pound, and Rollie’s Café. Be sure and thank these businesses when you see them. Some people are like blotters, they soak up a lot, but get it all backwords. FEBRUARY 2012 15 Anah’s Divan for 2012 are shown here. FRONT ROW, L-R: Harold E. “Sonny” Crocker, Recorder, P.P.; Donald Jesse Thomas, High Priest and Prophet; Thomas Clukey, Assistant Chief Rabban: Anthony “Tony” Bowers, Potentate; F. Lee Kaufman, Chief Rabban; Robert L. Turner, Oriental Guide, and Julian S. White, Jr. Treasurer. BACK ROW, L-R: Alton Kenney, Springfield Hospital Board Member; Rusty Whitcomb, Assistant Treasurer; Donald Gordon, Captain of the Guard; Andrew Constantine, Director; Steven Trimm, 1st Ceremonial Master; Roger Grindle, Orator; Timothy Dutch, Marshal, and Galen White, Outer Guard. Photo by Noble Dick Kilton, Imperial Photographer ANNUAL REPORT OF MEMBERSHIP Membership as Reported December 31, 2010 NOTE: Includes Associate Members 3191 Nobles created: 61 Nobles affiliated: 1 Nobles restored: 22 Nobles associated: 16 Total Gain 100 Total 3291 Nobles demitted: 17 Nobles Suspended: 98 Nobles expelled: 0 Nobles deceased: 76 Noles resigned: 0 Associated members dropped: 1 Total Deductions: 192 Total Member December 31, 2011 3099 Net loss for the year, 84 Number of candidates who were DeMolays 0 Father works without loafing so his son can loaf through college without working. 16 THE ANAHGRAM Anah’s Divan Ladies gathered for a photo on January 21st at the Shrine Center. They are, Front Row: L-R Bonnie Turner, Gail Clukey, First Lady Carmel Bowers, Peggy Kaufman, Brenda Thomas and Janice White. Back Row: L-R Ellen Kenney, Ethel Whitcomb, Gail Gordon, Betty Trimm, Shannon Prout, Julie Grindle, Jean Dutch and Susan White. Photo by Noble Dick Kilton, Imperial Photographer “Bingo Spells Murder” Coming Soon To Your Shrine Center!!! Keep this Date Open Saturday April 7, 2012 Cost $25.00 per Person Tickets can be purchased at the Shrine Center 207-942-2254 Proceeds from this event are for lthe benefit of Anah Shriners and donations are not deductable as charitable donations. No one can live as cheaply as two used to. FEBRUARY 2012 17 was called to order at 6:00 by President a little bit. Joe Kitchen. Old and new business was The next meeting will be at Pat’s pizza on DAUGHTERS discussed. We missed the accordion mu- February 7th. Let’s get out, bring a fellow OF THE NILE sic usually played by Alex Phillips. The Noble and have a good time. Caron Kilton, P.Q. president turned the gavel over to the Those celebrating birthdays are David Reporter new president, William Fernald who in- Neal, Sandra Neal, Jesse Thomas, Dean troduced the new Vice President, P.P. Ty- Hoke, Tony McKim, Ed Coolidge, Pat In order for Ankh Temple members to ler Dunning, Secretary Joe Marshall and Coolidge, Rose Lee Carlisle, Jeri Walls, enjoy the Christmas season with their Treasurer Jay Sutter. I bet no one can Barry Hamilton, Elizabeth Trimm, and families and then to avoid the cold of Jan- Nancy Robbins. uary, we have been recessed for December guess who the Reporter is. The meeting Honeymooners are Jeff and Alice Dow, and January. Members are looking for- adjourned at 6:30 and an excellent meal ward to meeting again in February to en- had by all. Noyes and Grace Albee, and Dan and El- joy the warmth of our sessions and friends. The first meeting of the year was held at len Duff. Ankh Temple No. 160 meets the third Pat’s Pizza. It was called to order at 6:00 We would like to wish Bud Bordeaux a Sunday of each month except January, Au- by Vice President Tyler Dunning. Where Happy New Year. Remember if you are gust, & December at the Ralph J. Pollard in the world was the President? He didn’t out and about, stop in and pay him a visit. Lodge in Orrington. even leave the Vice President the gavel. We hope everyone has a happy Valen- Ankh Temple had a treat in December Tyler introduced Recorder, P.P. “Sonny” tine’s Day. when the Sebasticook Community Band Crocker as his father. To my knowledge Whoops! Gotta run – Cookie and I are go- held a Christmas Concert at the Anah they are not related. Bob Mott won the ing ice fishing. Shrine Center in Bangor. A dessert bar was evening raffle, and I’m not sure how he provided by Ankh Temple members. This did that because Roger Grindle has his event was organized by Robyn Dulac, a name on all the tickets. The gun raffle is member of the band and Ankh Temple going well. All tickets are out and Noble member. Great job, Robyn! Half way Jesse Thomas will be looking for all of through the concert, the Ankh Temple them to be returned by the March meeting. Swingers Dance Unit performed two num- Our daughter, Joy, was home for the bers, with the second number being the Christmas holiday and Emily Fernald, Tootie Ta. The audience joined in with the Steve and Wanda’s daughter, was home as TOOTIE TA, led by PQ Bev Polley, Su- well. preme Temple Action Team member. A good time was had by all! Thank you Pr. If I knew the weather was going to be so Robyn and Queen Deanne for hosting this warm on January 1st I could have been event for our Temple. Also, a thank you to the only one water skiing on Molasses Second Ceremonial Master Steve Trimm Pond. It’s a good thing I left my dry suit of Anah for auctioning the delicious des- home! serts made by our members. Anah Shrine Stopped in to check on Gordon Robbins was very generous in allowing us the use the other day, and he is doing well. Also of their facilities. All proceeds went di- heard the gray squirrels are taking over the rectly to the Shriners Hospitals for Chil- community of Lamoine. I wonder if Past dren in Boston and Springfield. Potentate John Fernald can expand on that In December the Downeast Daughters Club held their Christmas dinner and party at Helen’s Restaurant in Machias. A Yan- kee Gift Swap with the re-gifting of items was enjoyed. On display were toys total- ing $700.00 purchased by the club for the Shriners Children. These toys were trans- ported by PP Rodney Pinkham to the Springfield Hospital in time for Christmas. The club recently received a donation of two hotel rooms for a night’s stay in Ban- gor. The donation of a room was received from the Fireside Inn and the Country Inn. The rooms were raffled and two lucky winners were drawn at the conclusion of the party. The Annual Meeting was held on Decem- ber 6th at Lygonia Lodge in Ellsworth with 25 members present. The meeting Revenue sharing is nothing new. It started in this country back in 1913. They called it the Income Tax. 18 THE ANAHGRAM cations and other information to you that smoothly. We all sincerely look forward way. We are 71 active members strong to working with both of you this coming and we have 29 Honorary Nobles and it is year! costly each month to send out postcards. At the recent Aroostook County Shrine February birthday wishes go out to No- Noble Fred Patterson, Reporter Club Christmas Party, Piggy made his bles Jonathan Holmes, Stephen Northup, amazing five-foot tall gooney bird bal- Our January meeting was held at the Ronald Overlock, Charles Sisson, Mark loon which Second Ceremonial Master Shrine Center with 30 Nobles present. We Taplin, Matt Vachon and Ladies Annette Steve Trimm auctioned to the highest bid- also were honored to have Past Potentate/ Marin, Tracy McDevitt, Amanda Piper, der. As a result of Piggy’s talents and Recorder, Sonny Crocker and Assistant Tammy Redmond, Holly Savage, Lynn Steve’s salesmanship, $60 was raised Chief Aide Gordon Smith in attendance. Scripture and Elizabeth Sherman, which became part of a recent $23,000 The January Ceremonial is over and the February anniversary wishes go out to contribution to the Springfield, Massachu- Second Section congratulates the entire Dennis & Debbie Hill, Greg & Bernice setts Shriners Orthopedic Hospital for appointed Divan for 2012. As I was away Currier, Joe & Novilla Rollins and Kray- Children in memory of on a family vacation, I was unable to at- ton & Carol Allen. Noble Marvin Tarbox, Jr. Babycakes tend but I’m sure everything went well. Congratulations to Past Potentate/Re- helped deliver this contribution by driving Congratulations to our new Potentate An- corder, Sonny Crocker for winning the Potentate Bill Dawson, Go-Karts Captain thony “Tony” Bowers. You can no lon- 50/50 at our January meeting. Sonny gra- Dave Magoon , Craig Clifford, and an ad- ger be considered “CRAP”, as you called ciously donated his winnings back to the ditional Noble from the Go-Karts unit to it. We all look forward to a great year unit. Thank you, Sonny. Springfield. Rumor has it that the Pote with Tony at the helm. The Potentates’ Because of the publication timing of the drove home and just prior to the South party is scheduled for Saturday, February Anahgram, I’m not sure if this will be Portland exit he cut across four lanes of 4th at the Shrine Center. Be sure to get read before our February meeting, if so, heavy traffic on the interstate in order to your tickets from either a Second Sec- our February meeting will be on February complete a holiday mission at the Christ- tion member or see Sonny at the office. 3rd and will be a Ladies Night with a pot mas Tree Shop for Lady Lauri. Now that With regard to the Potentates’ Party, the luck. After that our next scheduled meet- must have been quite a trip! Second Section will be doing the cleanup ing will be held Friday, March 2, 2012 at The Christmas Party for the Children of of the Shrine Center the Sunday morning the Shrine Center. For those who have not Anah Nobles sponsored by the Bangor- after the party. We usually meet at 8:00 to paid their dues, see me at the next meeting Brewer Shrine Club was held on Decem- do the cleanup. Many hands make light to get that taken care of. Remember, if ber 10. Ninety-six children received very work, so please show up if you are avail- you can’t make it to the meeting, contact nice presents and got to meet Santa and able. an officer or any member to be excused. If Mrs. Claus, who I’m told bore a striking The Second Section has started a new anybody has any news or something they resemblance to Spiffy and Lady Pam. fundraiser of selling Shrine tumblers with would want to share with our Nobles, con- Div-It, Sweet-P, and Wow-e were also on the Shrine logo and the other side has the tact me anytime at 944-0340 or email me hand that day to make the season bright “Silent Messenger” pictured on it. If any- at [email protected]. for all who attended this annual event. one doesn’t know what that is, go to the Until next time, be safe and think spring!! The Unit Holiday Party, Annual Meeting, Anah Shrine web site and it is explained and Election of Officers were held on De- very nicely. We have two different sizes CLOWNS cember 10. Prior to stuffing ourselves available. We have 14 oz glasses in a set Bangor with delicious hors d’oeuvres made by of four for $25.00, and a 11oz glass in a Noble Jappo and TC Trashcan and manicotti set of four for $20.00. They are very nice John Kidder made by Piggy, we elected the following glasses which are undated so can be used Reporter unit leadership for 2012: Gizmo, Boss forever. Clown; Piggy, Captain; Clipper, Treasur- Past Potentate/ Recorder, Sonny Crocker Congratulations to 2012 Anah Potentate er; Squiggles, Secretary; and Bo-Bo, discussed with the unit his raffle for a 3 li- Illustrious Sir Anthony “Tony” Bowers. Sluggah, and Coota to the Board of Direc- ter bottle of Crown Royal that he is selling Of course, as the old adage goes, behind tors. Fou, Sweet-P, and Wow-e were ap- for the Marine Corps League Detachment every successful man is an even harder pointed as Lieutenants. 1151. He is selling the tickets for $5.00 working woman—in this case, Lady Car- Squiggles and Sluggah have now joined each with the drawing being held June 16, mel. Tony, as Carmel has a more finely- the ranks of clown unit TV celebrities by 2012. The Second Section has agreed to tuned fashion sense than you do (You virtue of their appearance in the new Glid- purchase 50 tickets for this worthwhile know…THAT SWEATER that you are den Auto Body advertisement. Congratu- fundraiser. We challenge all of the other fond of wearing), please let Carmel pick lations to the two of you! We must not units of Anah Shrine, or any other Shriner out your clothes this year so no one will forget, however, that Mike Samiya (Jap- who may be reading this, to do their part suffer eye strain and everything will go and help out with this fundraiser. Continued on page 19 We voted in a new member at our Janu- ary meeting, Noble Brian Savage spon- sored by Nobles James Buteau and Gary Jordan. Welcome to the unit Brian, we look forward to seeing you at our meet- ings. I still am in need of email addresses for members for corresponding monthly with the Nobles by email instead of the post- cards we have used for a number of years. If anyone has an email address please send it to me at anahsecondsection@yahoo. com so we can send your monthly notifi- They say old age is starting to approach when you wish you hadn’t been invited to that social gathering. FEBRUARY 2012 19 Continued from page 18 ley thanked all who attended that night. nual meeting at Geaghan’s. What a great po) was the first to grace our television Treasurer’s and Secretary’s reports were time with members of the Divan, Emeritus sets in the JC Auto Body advertisement read and accepted. Nominating Commit- Funsters, and current Funsters all attend- when he spoke those immortal words, “I tee put up the following Officers for the ing. do”. He certainly made the best use of year 2012: President, Douglas Dulac, By the time you are reading this the Win- those words in his entire life when he mar- Vice President, Dan Costain, Secretary, ter Ceremonial will have come and gone ried Josie! David P. Mosley and Treasurer Marty and hopefully we have been joined by a Congratulations to Coota who began his Taylor. Directors will remain the same for bunch of new Nobles! Congratulations two-year term as Worshipful Master of another year. to Tony Bowers on your new position, the Cambridge Lodge on January 3 and to Assistant Chief Rabban Lee Kaufman Funsters are looking forward to a great Jiggs who began his second time in the brought greetings from Illustrious Poten- year with you. And we would also like to Oriental Chair in the East in Washington tate William Dawson. Noble Lee gave thank Bill Dawson for a fun-filled 2010. Lodge in Lubec on January 7. A majority a few remarks about upcoming Anah I bet you’re looking forward to relaxing a of the clowns in our unit are either sitting Events. little bit this year! Masters or Past Masters of their respective No further business, the meeting was ad- Well since it is a fairly slow time of year Blue Lodges. journed by Secretary Mosley. for the Funsters there isn’t really much Our fifteenth year of participating in ALWAYS WORK ON MEMBERSHIP, else to report on. Hopefully everyone re- monthly Home Depot Children’s Work- WE NEED NEW BLOOD MORE NOW membered to get their Tony Bowers 2012 shops began with a bang on Saturday, THAN EVER. HELP YOUR MASONIC t-shirt! January 7 with 138 kids in attendance. BODIES GROW. The Funsters would like to send out birth- Fou, Piggy, TC Trashcan, Jappo, and Div- day wishes this month to Diane Clark, Bob It were on hand to entertain and twist bal- (Elmo) Hasey, Dave (Big Bird) Hasey, loons. After this event, TC and Div-It Shawn Cookson, Jesse Thomas, Jackie joined Jappo to visit his mother at the Harris, Sterling Bunker, Olivia Spencer, Maine Veterans Home and while there en- Noble Sam Lindsey, Mandie Allen, and Destiny tertained a four-year old birthday girl who Frank Wilson Lancaster. was celebrating with her family in the Reporter In closing, our next monthly meeting will conference room. Div-It received a heart- be Monday, February 13th at the Shrine felt e-mail from the birthday girl’s grand- Since the last time I wrote the Funsters Center in Bangor at 7:00 with a 6:00 so- mother thanking all the clowns for lifting have had two meetings. Both went well cial. the family’s spirits after what had been a which is good since the first was our an- very tough 2011. These unexpected ex- pressions of gratitude make the many ear- ly morning makeup sessions all worth- while. Many Anah Clowns earned 2011 ISCA Red Nose Awards and Spiffy earned his Gold Nose Award. This past year, Sweet- P logged over 300 hours in makeup and Div-It was not too far behind. Red Nose Award or not, congratulations to everyone on a job well done last year. That’s all for now. Perhaps some of the best advice around can be found painted on the lids of trash barrels at rest stops on the Maine Turnpike which read, “For your good health, trash picking is strictly pro- hibited.” No wonder those out-of-staters just shake their heads about us Mainers! Until the next Anahgram, among other things please stay out of trash barrels and dumpsters. Tri-County Shrine Club held their An- nual Meeting and Election of Officers on Wednesday, December 20th. There was an ice storm that day, so we had only 16 Nobles in attendance. We were treated to an excellent evening of food by the Bak- ers Table in Corinna. After an excellent hour of appetizers and libations, we were treated to a meal fit for the brave souls that made the trip to the Dexter Club. No Pres- ident, no Vice President, so the Secretary ran the business meeting. Secretary Mos- A woman likes a man best with a will of his own – made out in her name of course 20 THE ANAHGRAM Kids can be such an inspiration. I was they simply don’t want to work. talking to a single mother whose son had I know some people who have legitimate recently been diagnosed with leukemia. I medical or nervous conditions that pre- Noble asked how he was doing and mentioned vent them from full-time employment, but Mike Murphy that it must be very difficult for her. She they still manage to do part-time work or Reporter told me that as a parent anytime your child to donate time to charitable causes. I ad- is sick it is difficult, but when such a seri- mire such people for their contributions. ous diagnosis is given, you cannot imag- I have to stop now as I can feel my blood Greetings Nobles and Ladies. I hope that ine the emotions. She went on to say that pressure rising. I don’t know where it all everyone had a blessed holiday season. I he was such an inspiration because he al- ends. High schools have a 30% drop-out hope that everyone included a friend or ways had a smile on his face and that he rate. A full 1/3 of our youth fail to gradu- family member, who doesn’t have any tried to cheer up some of the other kids ate. Some like to blame the teachers, but close family, in their holiday plans. It is at the hospital. She said that his attitude how can you blame the teacher when some a very difficult time of the year for such helped her get through the ordeal. of the kids are simply too lazy to do their people. On the other end of society, I see some homework. The teacher cannot hold a gun I have a trivia question to report. When elderly who regardless of how old or how to the students head to force them to do the we had our annual meeting in December, frail they are, they continue to be indepen- work, because weapons aren’t allowed in I was reminded that I never provided an dent and contribute to the general public. school. Without a high school diploma, answer to November’s question, which Many Nobles fit into this category. While these youth are not qualified to do most was “Where is the one U.S. place in the I’m sure some will be irritated that I called jobs. Without jobs they require govern- world where the U.S. flag flies at the same them elderly, I cannot ignore the numbers. ment sustenance and they don’t contribute height as a foreign country’s flag?” An 30% of Nollesemic Lodge is over the age to the public good. It is a double negative. emeritus 4X4 member provided this infor- of 77. I suspect that most other lodges Without work there is no productivity; mation. The location is President Roos- and Anah’s numbers are similar. The fact without productivity there is no income; evelt’s Compound on Campobello Island. remains that these people don’t have to Continued on page 21 Roosevelt’s home is considered a U.S. site donate their time to run Masonic/Shrine but because it is located in Canada and is organizations, march in parades or raise also a Canadian historic site, the flags are money, but they choose to do it because flown at the same level. they want to help others. Now, at our annual meeting, we voted: This brings me to something that really Cliff Wells as President/Treasurer, Rich- ticks me off. I’ve given examples of kids ard Bowden as V.P./Degree team leader, who despite incredible odds have given Paul Hazard as Pipe Major, Mike Grant as back and inspired others. All Masonic Pipe Sergeant, Ernie Smith Pipe Corporal, bodies and Charities are full of elderly Tom Sawyer as Drum Major, Lance Trun- people who work almost full-time to keep dy as Drum Sergeant and Tony Smith as these organizations running. Still there are Drum Corporal. I was voted as Reporter others of us who have full time jobs and again, so y’all are stuck reading my pro- still manage hours a week to run lodges or paganda for another year. Cliff has done take part in Shrine Unit activities. Then a masterful job as President and we thank there are the perfectly healthy and youth- him for his dedication to our unit. ful individuals in our society who are The band has been working on several perfectly capable of working, but choose Ernie Smith pipe tunes. Many of which not to. There are an alarming number of are dedicated to Fellow Shriners who have young people who don’t work, get dis- passed to that celestial lodge above. It is ability from the government, not because just our way of highlighting the dedication they got hurt in an accident or have some these fine men have given to our noble physical or mental limitation that prevents cause. them from working, but in many instances I don’t really have anything to rant about this month, well I do, but I don’t think it will go over well. Therefore, I have to mention why we all do what we do as Shriners. We do this for the KIDS. I saw a recent article in the Bangor Daily news that gave the story of a 9 year old Presque Isle girl who had cancer. For her 9th birth- day party she wanted to raise money for other kids undergoing cancer treatments. They raised $9,000 for her cause during the birthday party at the Aroostook Cen- ter Mall. It looked like some of the Anah Clowns were there to help. A woman likes a man best with a will of his own – made out in her name of course FEBRUARY 2012 21 Continued from page 20 warm up the blood a little. I believe the without income the economy stops. rest of us will dig in here for the winter Our organization and the kids we help Noble and warm our blood with high-priced oil. should be publicized more, because it Hal Knowles We will not be playing for the January and the kids are a terrific example of why Reporter Ceremonial but some of our members are America became so great a nation. People sitting in with the band for the occasion. refusing to give up, people succeeding be- Hopefully, our group can get together at yond all expectations, and people giving Happy New Year everyone, here is hop- one of the Shrine functions this winter, and helping when they don’t have to; it is ing 2012 will be a good year for y’all. I which is a great way to keep in touch. that attitude and the manifold blessings of apologize for not getting our report in on Wishing you all good health and may the God that prospered America. time for last month. I assume you all had good Lord watch over you. Until next Until next month, God bless and pray a nice Holiday Season! We had our annual time! for the kids that I mentioned and all of the party on December 17. In attendance kids in our Shrine Hospitals. If anyone were Jerry, Jackie, Herb, Gloria, Dennis, would like piping or drumming instruc- Sue, Hal, Andree and Mary Ellen. We had tion please contact me at pipinglepre- a great time with Santa as our special KAUFMAN [email protected]. guest. We are sorry for those who were not able to make it. You were surely MOTORS missed. 952 Dexter Road Andree and I traveled to North Carolina to spend Christmas with our family and Corinna Me 04928 had a wonderful time. In traveling back, I Telephone 631-5100 ended up in the hospital for a day in Elk- ton, Maryland with complications in Used Vehicles breathing, but all is well now. Andree Lee & Peggy Kaufman ended up driving back from Maryland to Connecticut. She did a great job! Dennis and Sue left on the 27th of December for the Sunshine State and will spend a few weeks or days in Key West before they The photo above shows Go Kart, Cap- settle in for the winter in Central Florida. tain Dave Magoon (partly obscured on Herb & Gloria plan a trip for a few weeks right) who has just presented a plaque this winter in Florida. Just long enough to from the Go-Kart Unit to Immediate KIMBALL TERRACE INN Past Potentate Bill Dawson and Lady And Lauri in recognition of their help and MAIN SAIL RESTAURANT consideration during the events sur- rounding the recent passing of Noble Northeast Harbor Marvin Tarbox, Jr. in a Go Kart acci- Tel: 800.454.6225 dent. Photo by Imperial Photographer www.kimballterraceinn.com Noble Dick Kilton. ATTENTION NOBLES Employment Opportunities Reverse Mortgage Financing Options for YOUR RETIREMENT FUTURE for Active Adults age 62 or older. Noble George McLeod, Custodian of the Anah Shrine Center, has ex- Call Today for more information pressed a desire to retire after many Rae Ann Rice years of dedicated service and a re- 27 State Street #65 placement is being sought. This is a Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 974-8996 part-time job, flexible hours. [email protected] The Anahgram presents another op- portunity to serve Anah as an adver- NMLS 419094 tising salesman. This is a sales posi- tion to be paid on a commission basis. Anyone interested in these positions are advised to contact Potentate Tony Bowers by phone at 538-7654. The nickel and the penny aren’t of much value these days, but the dime makes a good screwdriver. 22 THE ANAHGRAM Healthy Bones, Healthy Bodies: It Takes a Lifetime of Commitment In order for kids to be physically active their parents need to be good role models. Typically, active children have active parents. It’s important for parents to help their kids find a variety of physical activities or sports they enjoy. Also, there should be a firm time limit established for sedentary activities such as television, being on the computer and playing video games. In addition to proper exercise, a child’s diet also plays a critical role in having healthy bones. Calcium is one of the most important nutrients because our bodies continually remove and replace small amounts of calcium from our bones. By obtaining enough calcium from foods, a child’s You may not spend much time thinking about your growing body doesn’t have to take calcium from bones, but they play a significant role in your overall your bones. Calcium also has the ability to help the health. Strong bones help prevent musculoskeletal heart, muscles and nerves to work properly, and is conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis and back important to dental health. Although calcium is extremely helpful, it is not pain. According to the Burden of Musculoskeletal enough. Vitamin D, Vitamin K and magnesium all Conditions, 48 percent of the American population help your body absorb and retain calcium. A lack over the age of 18 is affected by these ailments. of adequate Vitamin D, can results in rickets, a Even though bone and joint issues mainly affect disorder that softens children’s bones. Fortunately, adults, the most effective prevention occurs all your child needs is 15 minutes of sunlight to get during childhood. the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D. Also, Vitamin K helps the bodies regulate calcium and can Bones are a living tissue that change constantly, be found in green and leafy vegetables like spinach, with bits of old bones being removed and replaced kale, collards and turnip greens. The body needs to by new bones. They are similar to a bank account; store magnesium, so it’s important to incorporate you make “deposits” and “withdrawals” of bone nuts, seeds, whole grains, seafood and tofu into your tissues. During childhood and adolescence, more of daily diet. your bones end up being deposited than withdrawn As a leader in pediatric orthopedic care, as the skeleton grows in both size and density. Up Shriners Hospitals for Children is raising awareness to 90 percent of peak bone mass (the amount of for children to develop a physically active and bone tissue in the skeleton) is acquired by girls at 18 nutritionally health lifestyle during National Bone years of age and by boys at 20. and Joint Action Week, Oct. 12-20. The 19 Shriners The most efficient way for children to reach Hospitals for Children specializing in orthopedics can their best possible peak bone mass, is by being provide expert information on topics such as this and active and exercising and ensuring adequate dietary several other pediatric orthopedic concerns. calcium and vitamins. This is why Shriners Hospitals National Bone and Joint Action Week is an for Children® believes physical activity and a healthy extension of Bone and Joint Decade, which is diet are the most influential things your child can do supported by many organizations like Shriners to promote lifetime bone health. Hospitals for Children that specialize in pediatrics. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests During National Bone and Joint Action Week, that children should get up to 30 minutes of exercise organizations around the globe design events and on a daily basis.. When bones are put to work, projects to increase public understanding and especially in weight-bearing activities such as awareness of musculoskeletal health issues. walking, jogging, aerobic dancing, gymnastics and For more information about Shriners playing sports, they respond by becoming stronger Hospitals for Children, please visit www. and denser. Even though some activities like shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. For information swimming do not involve weight-bearing benefits, about Bone and Joint Awareness Week, visit they still build strong muscles which in turn help to www.usbjd.org. build strong bones. OSOCT11HBHB FEBRUARY 2012 23 Noble Wally Fenlason, Reporter Ladies & Nobles, Not a lot of activity here in “Convertible Land” this time of year (surprise huh?). We still have many of our members enjoy- ing the “sunny south “while the rest of us are enduring everything “Mother Nature” chooses to throw at us this time of year!! Between now and “Parade Season 2012”, our famous “Convertible Super Supper 2012 will be held. The “planning process” is well under way, please stay tuned for the “soon-to- be released details”!! Among those “blowing out candles” this month are : Ladies- Jean Fernald, Ann Jor- dan, and Doris Seymour. Nobles- Bill Fer- nald, Tom Fernald, and Earl “Yogi” Sey- mour. (ever wonder who is older…Doris or Yogi??) Those who “took the big plunge” this month: Ron & Ann Jordan. David H. Burstein, Esq. of Longmead- We hope you enjoy your “special day”… ow has been appointed as Chairman of and of course many more!! the Board of Governors for Shriners Well, that’s the “scoop” for this month… Hospitals for Children in Springfield, remember to live each day as if it were MA. Attorney Burstein has been a Melha your last!! MOTHER, ARE YOU WEAR- Shriner for 15 years and is a member of ING MY HAT AGAIN…THE DRIVE- the Samuel Sherwood Lodge and Scottish WAY NEEDS PLOWIN’…AND I CER- Rite 44. He has been a voting member of the Shriners Hospital Board of Governors TAINLY HOPE YOUR TOP IS UP!! for the past five years. Crusin’ Wally His late father Merwyn was a Shriner, as is his brother Jeffrey, with whom he shares a law practice in downtown Springfield. Attorney Burstein attended Tufts University in Medford, MA, and received his juris doctorate from The Washington College of Law at American David H. Burstein, Esq. University in Washington, DC. He was admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Attorney Burstein specializes in civil and criminal litigation, and has done extensive work in the areas of bankruptcy, real estate, business law, tort law, contracts, probate law and estate planning. He is also a licensed real estate broker, a licensed mediator, and an adjunct professor at Baypath College in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, teaching courses in mediation, business law and litigation. Attorney Burstein is a past chairman of the Lawyer Referral Service of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a past member of the Board of Directors of Holy Name Hockey Association in Springfield. He and his wife Jodie have two beautiful daughters, ages eight and ten. David is an avid tennis player and enjoys traveling with his family. According to David, serving on the Board of Governors of the Springfield Hospital has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Parents or Guardians who wish to get information on admis- sion to Shriners Springfield may call directly to The Intake Department (toll free) at 800-322-5905 “All the flowers of all tomorrows are from seeds we plant today.” 24 THE ANAHGRAM there was a small communication problem with the publisher that has been cleared up Nobles and I apologize to the Nobles and spouses Harold Adams of the unit who did not get their recogni- Reporter tion. Onward! Noble Daryl Briggs, Reporter All the traps are stowed and all the boats Bangor-Brewer Shrine Club had its De- are undergoing extensive maintenance Hello and Happy Valentines to everyone. cember 15, 2011 meeting at the Shrine and repair to get them ready for the spring A lot of you are wondering “Where’s the Center. The meeting was called to order by season. The Christmas party was a great Snow”, instead of the rain and freezing Club President Denny Smith. There were success and a good time was had by all! rain. I am back plowing (I’m using the 84 Nobles, wives, and guests at the meet- Happy Birthday to Toby Mailman and word loosely) at the airport this year . . ing. The invocation was given by Past Po- Dave Kinney and Ladies Jean True, Me- .boring. tentate Larry Hersom. The meal was pre- lissa Merchant, Marion Rolfe and Nancy Continued on page 25 pared by Bob Mott, Denny and Marjorie Robbins - hope this one was better than Smith, George MacLeod, Yogi and Doris the last but not as good as the next one! Seymour, Joe and Donna Kitchen, and Happy anniversary goes out to Toby and George and Sheila Alley. A big thank you Lori Mailman, Scott and Nici Forbes and to the ladies for helping. The meal was a Lyle and Polly Dever - congratulations on choice of lobster stew or chicken. A big another year. thanks goes out to this team!!!! The 50/50 We are looking forward to the Circus in drawing of $125.00 was won by Betty the spring, as well as kicking off the 2012 Trimm, who donated it back to the Club. parade season! Thank you Betty!!!!. The Past Potentates were represented by Harold “Sonny” Crocker, Recorder (1983), Larry Hersom (1986), and Chuck Kennedy (2010). The Divan was represented by Outer Guard Don Gordon, Captain of the Guard Tim Dutch, Marshall Roger Grindle, Director Andy Constantine, Second Ceremonial Master Steve Trimm, Recorder, P.P. Son- ny Crocker, Oriental Guide Jessie Thom- as, Assistant Chief Rabban Lee Kaufman, Chief Rabban Tony Bowers, and Illustri- ous Potentate Bill Dawson. Under old business, the President report- ed that there were 70+ kids at the BBSC Children’s Christmas party on Dec 10. A great time was had by all. The Shrine Convertibles’ contributed $400 to the Christmas Party for Kids. Thank you!!!! The BBSC Fuel Raffle winner was Tim Seymour. George Snedden had a drawing for the Bear he had carved and the win- ner was Danny Bird. Chief Rabban Tony Bowers talked about the year ahead and the need for everyone to be active and get new members. Illustrious Potentate Bill Dawson talked about the contribution that the Go-Cart Unit made to the Springfield Hospital in the memory of Marvin Tarbox Jr. He wished everyone Happy Holidays! Incoming President “Sped” Seymour presented President Denny Smith with a plaque for his service as President of the Club for the last two years. Noble Scott Forbes, Reporter Everyone in the Lobster Boat Unit hopes everyone is having a good new year so far in 2012! The last two Anagram reports for the unit were submitted for publication but Great people talk about ideas; ordinary people talk about other people. FEBRUARY 2012 25 .Continued from page 24 sult of the election committee’s hard work be in memory of Marvin Tarbox, Jr. A Off we go for 2012. Our January meet- – thanks, guys. Captain Todd has agreed good field of candidates would be a fitting ing was brought to order by our new Pro- to give us another great year of leader- tribute. See you all in Bangor on the 20th vost Marshall Donald Havey, with eight ship. Congratulations are also in order for and 21st. members present. Hey PPM Jerry, how the Captain’s nomination as the President Birthdays and Anniversaries haven’t been did it feel to sit back and do nothing? ?? of the Washington County Shrine Club. recognized in a couple months, so join me In case some of you aren’t aware, Our This will undoubtedly be a busy year for in wishing Rhonda, Robbie, Christine, PM Donald is having surgery January Captain Todd and Lady Sandy. Nobles Preston and Becky a happy birthday. No 24 at EMMC. We will be keeping him Robbie Robinson and Brian Strout will anniversaries are recorded for November and Dottie in our thoughts and prayers. serve as first and second Lieutenants, re- or December – please let me know your Donald do what they tell you and before spectively. Yours truly will continue as dates if I’m wrong. you know it you will be back with us with the Reporter, and Secretary. Noble Fred February’s meeting will be a “ladies night” your gavel in hand. Brown will be the Treasurer, with Noble event held jointly with the Washington Our discussions for the night were the Arthur Robinson as the Assistant Trea- County Shrine Club at Helen’s Restaurant January Ceremonial on Saturday the surer. Noble Brian Smith will continue as on February second. March’s meeting will 21.We had the parking lot duty, Thank the Keeper of the Camel. Quartermasters be a joint meeting too, (Men’s Night) at you to those that could help. I will have Stevie Tibbetts and Danny Thaxter got the Lee Pellon Center – hope to see you more to tell you in the next Anahgram. elected in absentee – anything can happen all there. Here is an early heads up. We are plan- when you aren’t there to defend yourself ning a yard sale Saturday, July 21 at the – right guys?! Shrine Center, so don’t throw those items No job is harder than narrowing down out save them for the yard sale. Last decisions about donations with so many year’s yard sale was very successful and worthy causes to support. This year, the we want it to be again this year. I will Unit voted to donate $500.00 to five dif- keep you updated on this as the time gets ferent recipients: the Springfield Hospital, nearer. Boston Hospital, Sunshine Club, Anah This month’s 50/50 winner was Perley Shrine Temple and Potentate’s Account. Wheaton, sorry Perley. The meeting was The time is now to think about inviting closed. new candidates into the Shrine. Remem- Blowing out candles this month are ber, the January Class of Candidates will Lady Frances Pennypacker, Lady Nad- ene Thomas, and Noble Ray Campbell. Happy birthday to each of you. We have one anniversary congratula- tions and that is for Noble Richard and Lady Margaret Castner. If you have something you want includ- ed in the Anahgram just give me a call and I will be happy to get it in for you. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 7, at 7 o’clock at the Shrine Center. Until next time be safe. MINI CARS Noble Mike Beal Reporter Happy Holidays – Here’s hoping every- one had a safe and fun holiday season. Time to tuck away Christmas decorations and hunker down until spring, paying on the bills from Christmas. I think most will agree that we are looking for 2012 to bring some good news for the country in general – especially the economy. The Mini-Car Unit held the annual meet- ing on December 29th at the Bluebird Ranch Restaurant in Machias to elect officers and choose how to divvy up the year’s donations. 11 Nobles were in at- tendance at the meeting to hear the end re- The world changes so fast that a man couldn’t be wrong all the time even if he tried. 26 THE ANAHGRAM PASSED TO THE UNSEEN TEMPLE VERNON A. BLACKSTONE was active in Employer Support of the tional Paper Co., Bucksport, in 2000 after National Guard and Reserves and was 15 years of service. He belonged to the lo- No. 11064 Vernon Augustus Blackstone awarded membership in Honorable Order cal Elks Lodge. of Caribou was born December 10, 1935, of Saint Barbara by the 152nd Field Artil- His Masonic affiliations included mem- on his family’s farm in Caribou and died lery Army, National Guard, for outstand- bership in Bangor, area Masonic Bodies. Dec. 15, 2011, after a courageous fight ing services rendered to the ESGR pro- His enrollment in Anah Shriners was re- with pancreatic cancer. He was a well- gram. While in high school he served as corded as June 3, 1972 known Caribou businessman and com- president of Future Farmers of America, munity leader elected a Chapter Farmer, and was award- THOMAS R. MCKAY He was a 1953 graduate of Caribou High ed a Community Citation in 1953 by Cari- School, and in 1965 received a Bachelor bou Chamber of Commerce for service NO. 9289 Noble Senior Master Sgt., of Science degree in agriculture busi- to the community by a young leader. He Retired, Thomas R. McKay, of Charleston ness and economics from the University was recognized throughout Maine and and Mims, FL. was born December 14, of Maine, Orono. Subsequently he also Maritime Provinces as a breeder of out- 1936, in Bangor and died December 6, completed a number of courses related to standing Airedale terriers, and was active 2011, at his home after a seven-year battle financial and estate planning. He worked in Airedale Rescue, Airedale Terrier Club with cancer. He grew up in Hermon and for 10 years for the American Farm Bu- of America and Sunshine Airedale Club of left in 1955 to join the U.S. Marine Corps. reau Federation in Massachusetts, Penn- Florida. Upon returning home he had a 20-year ca- sylvania and Connecticut. In 1975 he His Masonic affiliations included being a reer as a printer in the Bangor-Brewer area purchased and built a home on the Cari- 51-year life member of Caribou Masonic and the University of Maine, Orono. He bou farm that once belonged to his grand- Lodge No. 170 AF & AM and the Scottish retired from the Maine Air National Guard father, Fred J. Blackstone Sr. That same Rite Bodies. His enrollment in Anah Shri- at Bangor International Airport after a 29- year he established Blackstone Associ- ners was recorded as October 11, 1998 year military career. He was an alert crew ates, an insurance and financial planning chief for the 101st Air Refueling Wing. firm. He was also a member of the U.S. GEORGE E. MILLER He was a member of American Legion Army Reserves and proceeded through and Air Force Sergeants Association. Also the enlisted ranks to a direct commission No. 6672 Noble George E. Miller of Ve- he was a past member of the Indepen- Continued on next page as a first lieutenant in the Civil Affairs rona Island was born January 11, 1937, in Branch. Active in community affairs he East Medford, MA and died December 3, was a member of the board of trustees 2011, at a Bangor hospital. of Caribou Utilities District from 1993 He served in the U.S. Air Force from to 1998, and 2003, serving as a presi- 1954 to 1958. He was a union carpenter dent and treasurer; a member of Capital from 1970 to 1985, belonging to the local Improvement Committee for the city of union in Brewer. He retired from Interna- Caribou; and he was elected to Marlbor- ough (CT) Board of Education from 1971 to 1975, serving as chairperson for two years. He was a lifelong Republican and actively supported a number of candi- dates for local, state and national office. A longtime member who held a number of leadership positions in the United Meth- odist Church. He was an active member of Caribou Lions Club since 1975, serv- ing as president from 1984 to 1985 and as master of ceremonies for the annual sportsman’s banquet for 12 years. Last summer he was presented with the Mel- vin Jones Award, the highest recognition a Lions Club can bestow on a member. He was involved with the founding and promotion of Camp Adventure in its out- reach to children living with diabetes, and was northeast district president of the YMCA from 1977 to 1985. He served as president of Aroostook County Life Un- derwriters Association, a board member of Maine Association of Life Underwrit- ers, and as national committee member of National Association of Life Under- writers in 1979. As a business owner, he FEBRUARY 2012 27 Contlinued from previous page courses in Business Administration at but quietly, October 12, 2011, at home. dent Order of Odd Fellows, Hermon, and the UM evening sessions. He returned to He graduated from Higgins Classical Knights of Columbus, Bangor. His Ma- work in the field of Education at the Dex- Institute and worked for more than 20 sonic affiliations included membership in ter Regional Vocational School. His duties years for the Town of Castine. He was a Kenduskeag Lodge No. 117 AF & AM of included testing and placement of the stu- member of Castine Fire Department, serv- Kenduskeag and the Scottish Rite Bodies. dents, who attended from the surrounding ing most recently as the captain. It didn’t In Anah Temple he belonged to the Mini- schools. matter what time or where, if there was a Bike Unit and the Sunshine Club. He was He was a member of the United Method- fire in town or out of town, when the fire a past president of Northeast Shrine Motor ist Church of Guilford. He was a Charter phone or pager went off he was on his Corps. His enrollment in Anah Shriners Member and Past President of Guilford way. “Fire 4” I’m coming home. We all was recorded as June 15, 1985 Kiwanis Club, Board of Directors of Riv- can remember some nights when the new erbed Homes, Piscataquis Country Club, recruits needed to spend time driving the and Chairman of SAD #4 for many years. fire truck. They all wanted to jump up in FRANK RODMAN “ROD” SHARPE He was also a member of American Le- the cab with Ev. gion Post #4, Lakeland. He enjoyed fishing and camping at East No. 8739 Noble Frank R. Sharpe of Upon retirement, spent winters at Scha- Grand Lake with his dad, and then his Hampden and Matthews NC was born Au- lamar Creek in Lakeland and summers in sister. Everyone knew that when Ev was gust 8, 1938, in Bangor, and died Sunday Maine. He was an avid fisherman in Maine heading up to camp the wind would blow. December 25, 2011, at Presbyterian Hos- and golfer, having made three Holes in He was a charter member of the “Dog- pital, Charlotte, N.C., after a brief illness. One strokes at Schalamar. house Crew” along with many of his fire He was a graduate of Lawrence High His Masonic affiliations included mem- department friends, including Lance, Lisa, School, Fairfield, and Thomas College, bership in Mount Kineo Lodge AF & AM Gary, Carolyn, Pat, Jane, Mike, Judy, Joe, Waterville. He was employed by Beacon and the Scottish Rite Bodies. His enroll- Moose, Ted, Randy S., Peter, Tom, Paul, Motor Co. for many years before opening ment in Anah Shriners was recorded as Mark, Dianna, Laurel and Jon to name his own dealership, which he ran until he July 9, 1948 just a few. His quick wit, humor and sto- retired. He was known for treating each ries were a great source of entertainment customer as a dear friend and his commit- EVERETT EDWARD “EV” LEACH and his practical jokes were frequent and ment to customer service was second to funny. His home-style cooking was deli- none. He was a longtime member of the No. 9186 Noble Everett Edward “Ev” cious and his deviled eggs and macaroni Jaycees. Leach of Penobscot was born October 23, and cheese dishes never seemed to last His Masonic affiliations included mem- 1948, in Castine and died unexpectedly, Continued on next page bership in Benevolent Lodge No. 85 of Carmel. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was recorded as June 5, 1982. MERLE PHILLIP FINLEY SR. No. 3663 Noble Merle Phillip Finley, Sr. of Lakeland FL was born in Shirley Mills, ME, August 15, 1923 and died peacefully on December 31, 2011 of heart failure. He graduated from Monson Academy, at- tended Maine School of Commerce (now Husson University). While doing his prac- tice teaching at Hampden Academy, he was drafted to serve his Country during WWII. He attended two Gunnery Schools in Den- ver, CO. Upon completion, he was sent to Tyndal Air force Base and was assigned NCO of the Psychology & Research De- partment, a position he held until the war ended. Upon his discharge in 1946, he re- turned to Maine, where he completed his courses at Husson University. He received a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Maine (Orono). Upon completion, he was certi- fied by the State of Maine as a Guidance Counselor. He was later awarded an Hon- orary Degree of Science in Business Edu- cation by Husson University. He spent several years as a Guidance Counselor in the SAD#4 schools in Guil- ford. He then worked as Personnel Direc- tor at Guilford Industries for twenty-two years. During this time, he taught several 28 THE ANAHGRAM long at any of the gatherings. pointed to St. Croix International Water- Shrine Club. He served as a district depu- His Masonic affiliations included mem- way Commission and served four terms on ty grand master. His enrollment in Anah bership in and Past Master of Hancock the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Council. Shriners was recorded as June 14, 1980. Lodge No. 4 AF & AM and other Masonic He was a founding member of Princeton Bodies. His enrollment in Anah Shriners Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of was restored as September 9, 2008. the American Legion and the Charlotte Attend your Blue Lodge Country Club. F. DALE SPEED His Masonic affiliations included mem- That is where Shriners get bership in Lewy’s Island Lodge No. 138, their start! No. 8355 Noble Dale Speed of Princ- and the York Rite Bodies. and Schoodic eton was born July 12, 1929, on the North Road, Lee and died December 27, 2011 He graduated from Lee Academy in 1947 and attended the University of Maine, Orono. He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After being dis- charged he worked in the woods and then joined the Inland Fish and Game Depart- ment July 13, 1953. He was appointed postmaster of Princeton Post Office in September 1964, and retired from that job in February 1992. He was a civic leader, serving on numer- ous boards and committees. 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