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Shrine for the next 4 years. loved, with people he loved, and for a Rick has been employed by the Town of good cause – driving his go-kart with the Orrington, Highway Department for the Anah Temple Shrine Go-Kart Unit.” past 15 years. He is a member and Past Naming a class of candidates after Noble Master of Felicity Lodge No. 15 AF & Marvin is a fitting way to honor him and AM of Bucksport and the York Rite Bod- his dedication to Anah, the children helped ies where he served as High Priest. He by his efforts and the dedication of all joined Anah Shriners in 1985; and be- Shriners. came a member of the Anah Wheeler Unit Nobles are encouraged to sign up candi- where he served as Captain for five years. dates for the class to honor Noble Marvin. He is a member of the Hancock County Shrine Club and is a Past President. He became involved with the Anah Cir- cus, and served for 5 years as Chairman for Cotton Candy sales. He was appointed as Assistant Circus Chairman for the Ban- gor Circus and served for five years in that capacity. He was appointed as Circus Chairman for the Bangor Circus in 2004 Noble Ralph “Rick” Robshaw and continues to serve in that capacity. Elected to SCAFRA Office Ricks experience with the Anah Circus will bode well as he serves as an officer of Noble “Rick” Robashaw of Anah was sre- SCAFRA and shares his experiences with cently elected to the position of 3rd Vice other Shrine Centers. President of SCAFRA, (Shrine Circus and Anah is honored to have Rick serving in Fund Raising Association). The purpose this Imperial capacity. of SCAFRA is to encourage the formation January Class of Candidates of Shrine Circuses, Circus Units, Fund to HonorMarvin Tarbox, Jr. Raising units, committees or other orga- Noble Marvin Tarbox, Jr. died as the re- nizations to promote continuity and pres- sult of an accident with the Go-Kart Unit ervation of fund raising information and in a parade in Damariscotta, on October thought development. SCAFRA holds a 8, 2011. An event known as the Damar- National Convention every year in differ- iscotta “Pumkinfest” was held to cele- ent parts of the USA to promote interest brate the coming of the fall season and and betterment of Shrine Circuses and/or Noble Marvin Tarbox, Jr. the pumpkin harvest. The event resem- other wholesome family entertainment or bled a fair with many activities of interest programs offered to the public. There are Deadline for the FEBRUARY issue to people of all ages. The activities in- approximately 50 other Shrine Centers will be MONDAY, JANUARY 23. cluded a large community parade that represented from all over the United States This is done so news about the Cere- drew participants from many locations in and Canada that attend these meetings to monial can be printed in a timely Maine, including Anah’s Go-Karts Unit. discuss the different types of fund raising manner. If your copy doesn’t apply to Noble Marvin Tarbox, Jr., age 59, of activities as well as Circus issues that each the Ceremonial please observe the Hancock, joined Anah Shriners in 2006 Shrine Center encounters. regular deadline to help speed up and quickly became a dedicated and en- In 2015 Anah will be hosting the Annual production as it will help getting THE thusiastic member of Anah’s Go-Karts. Convention in Bangor and is very honored ANAHGRAM to our readers in a He was remembered for “doing what he and humbled to be able to represent Anah timely manner. .

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Washington Second Section HAPPY NEW Hancock County County Shrine Meeting YEAR Shrine Club Meeting Club Meeting

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Aroostook County Sunshine Club Waldo Shrine Club Shrine Club Meeting Annual Meeting & Meeting Regular Meetilng Funsters Meeting

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 !st. Section Martin Luther Tri-County Bangor-Brewer ANNUAL MEETING & CEREMONIAL Ritual Practice King Day Shrine Club Shrine Club at the Shrine Center. Program on page10

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Anah Temple Association Annual Meeting 3:00 p.m.

29 30 31 20 Keystone Kops COMING EVENTS FOR... Meting JANUARY 2012

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 COMING EVENTS FOR... 2nd Section 2nd Section Meeting Potentates Party FEBRUARY 2012

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Aroostook S C Meeting

15 16 17 18 12 13 14 Campers Valentines Day Tri-County Get-togetlher Wheelers Cabin Shrine Club Fever Supper Bangor-Brewer FORCES Shrine Club

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Daughters of the Presidents Day Washingtons Nile, Stated Birthday

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26 27 28 29 Keystone Kops Meting

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 JANUARY 2012 3 and fellowship, and never forget the kids who depend on our support at our hospi- tals. Lauri and I thank you each and every one of you!! My hayfield will be calling next year, and I look forward to mowing it, but Lauri and I will still hit the road to join in the fun. Hold fast next year and remember, “Shri- Greetings Nobles and Ladies of Anah!! ners having fun and helping kids is what we live by.” Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe that the last Potentate’s Yours in the Faith, Message of the year has arrived. The ba- William “Bill” Dawson ton of leadership will soon be passed and Potentate I have every confidence that our next Po- to honor Marvin. We thank each and ev- tentate will serve our Temple well in 2012. ery one of you for supporting this effort. Fair warning; your first Anahgram dead- A tip of the Pote’s Fez goes to Noble Bud Wilson from the Oriental Band, and Chief William L. Dawson, Jr. line is January 5. Potentate Nobles and Ladies, the Dawsons thank Rabban Tony Bowers, who surrendered you all from the bottoms of our hearts for a their whiskers to help the cause at the wonderfully rewarding year. We have been Christmas Party up in the County. truly honored to serve you. We have had a I often say that the Shrine is place where few bumps in the road, but that is life. The lifelong friendships are formed while challenge is to “hold fast.” On that score, we have fun helping kids. This year has ANAH ASSOCIATION tomorrow your Potentate travels to our brought that expression to life, each and Shriners Hospital in Springfield with Cap- every day, all year long. ANNUAL MEETING tain Dave Magoon and a delegation from Thank you Nobles and Ladies for your the Go-Kart Unit. The Dawsons lost some wonderful support, for joining in the fun Monday whiskers and some beautiful blond hair all year, and for supporting Shriners Inter- January 23, 2012 first, but it was all worth it. The Go-Kart national and our beloved Hospitals. Anah 3 p.m. Unit is delivering almost $23,000.00 to Shriners stands tall among our 193 Shrine Anah Shrine Center the Springfield Hospital to honor Noble Temples because we are blessed by you: Marvin Tarbox, Jr. We look forward to our Nobles and Ladies. Anah Nobles and All Members welcome the Hospital unveiling a beautiful plaque Ladies always work hard, have great fun

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Anniversaries: December, Dennis and Libby Bryant (now we know why they Academicians...... 18 PHOTO UNIT Noble went to Vegas) Aroostook S C ...... 18 November ring day Chet and Gracie Da- Athletics...... Bob Hodgkins, Reporter vis: Band...... 9 Well back to hunting: a late Merry Bangor-Brewer S C...... 21 Boosters...... 6 Hi unit members from the muzzle load- Christmas and Happy New Year: Calendar...... 2 ing hunting camp: since its Sunday and Till later. the Flashbulb Chanters...... we are just looking (not shooting) I came Circus...... 5 back to the west Bank of the Sebasticook Clowns (Bangor)...... 5 to get this in. By the time you read this Clowns (Aroostook...... we will have had our Annual Meeting on Convertibles...... 20 Daughters of the Nile...... 12-10-11 (also kids Santa Day). Then we Drum & Bugle...... will be in a leap year. This means our new Editor...... Pote will have an extra day in the hot seat: Flag Unit...... The director has nothing in this column Funster Unit...... 16 but will be (have been) at the meeting. Go-Karts Unit...... (then we will have the inside scoop on Hancock County S C...... 14 Vegas) Highlanders...... 21 I hope members did get their photos Hospital News (Springfield)...... 23 in for the Potentate’s album. Speaking Indy Cars...... 22 of same, we have enjoyed the past year Kampers Klub...... 24 Kanteen Corps...... 14 working with Ill. Bill and Lady Lauri. We THE ANAHGRAM Keystone Kops...... 19 wish them the best as they pass the torch. Lobster Boat Unit...... Ill. Bill and Lauri “HOLD FAST” Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Looking Back...... This unit although saddened by the pass- Bangor, Maine Membership...... ing of Noble Marvin Tarbox, Jr. We are Office of Publication Mini-Car Unit...... proud that the January Ceremonial class P.O. Box 735 Mini-Bikes...... Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 will be named in his honor. This photog- Telephone 207/942-2254 Fax 207/942-1994 Mystery Person...... 28 rapher and the unit have many fond mem- NASCARS...... 12 ories of shooting the Zany actions of the Email: [email protected] Northern Penobscot S C ...... Go-Karts. Obituaries...... 26 Website: http://www.Anahshriners.com Past Masters Unit...... Members be ready next year to go out Patrol...... and about your areas and help with photos Available by subscription $12.00 per year. Photo Unit...... 4 that enhance the history and meaning to EDITOR Potentate...... 3 the Shrine. ADVERTISING MANAGER Provost Guard...... 17 Now for the Birthdays I forgot last Gerald L. Harvey Public Relations...... month Happy December birthdays to 586 Main Street, P.O. Box 735 Second Section...... 11 Merland Clark, Lloyd Day and Gracie Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 Schoodic Shrine CluB...... Davis. November Birthdays were Peggy Tel. (H) 991-9708 Sunshine Club...... 13 Day and Jim Bennett. Email: [email protected] Tri-County S C...... 17 Fax: (H)-989-7931 Waldo County S C ...... 21 DIRECTOR PHOTO UNIT Washington County S C...... 15 BANGOR-BREWER Dennis Bryant Wheelers...... 7 1036 Ayers Jct. Rd SHRINE CLUB Charlotte ME 04666 4x4 Unit...... 23 Home Tel: 454-3514 Thursday Cel.:214-6522 January 19 Dennis Bryant Meatloaf ASST. DIRECTOR PHOTO UNIT Mashed potato Bob Hodgkins Corn Home Tel: 938-3864 Cel: 341-0866 Gingerbread THE ANAHGRAM is published monthly Deadline is the 5th of the month preceding New Members Always Welcome publication unless advertised otherwise in the Proceeds benefit Bangor/Brewer Shrine Club previous issue. THE ANAHGRAM reserves the right to accept or refuse any item for publication.

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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.

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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.” JANUARY 2012 5 CLOWNS significant hair trim that evening to sup- Shrine Club crew. I understand that ev- BANGOR port Locks of Love. eryone had a great time and it was Tony Noble John At a special Home Depot Children’s Bowers turn in the hot seat where he lost ”Flip Flop” Kidder, Workshop on November 26 attended by his beard as a fundraiser. Reporter Spiffy, Div-It, and Sweet-P, the clown to In closing, all of us send warm wishes to children ratio was very high. This allowed Don Havey of the Provost Guard. Don, Happy New Year to one and all. Welcome the lucky children who attended to have a you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sec- to 2012! Hope everyone enjoyed a great great deal of undivided fun with their fa- ondly, our best wishes to Phil (Ducky) holiday season. Now we begin the count- vorite Anah clown. Lovell as he recovers from hip replace- down to Anah’s 90th anniversary and Spiffy and Pam, Bo-Bo and Janice, Baby- ment surgery. Hope you’ll be better than hosting the Northeast Shrine Field Days cakes and Patti, Piggy and Brenda, Gizmo or at least as good as new soon, Ducky. in Bangor in September. Sincere thanks and Jody, and Coota and Phyllis all made Oh by the way, Ducky, as you recover stay and congratulations to Illustrious Sir Bill the trip “North of Ordinary” to Presque away from daytime TV----‘cause it’s way Dawson and Lady Lauri for a great job as Isle to Attend the annual Christmas Party too much estrogen. Potentate and First Lady. We sure did, as on December 3 hosted by President Stan All the best to all of you in 2012. you promised, have “Double the fun in “Papi” Baker and his Aroostook County double one!” I bet you are both waiting to exhale and enjoy some well-deserved down time. As I write this in early December, the clown unit holiday catering season is in full swing with three events this past weekend—Second Section, Provost Guard, and Flag Unit. Our own unit party and annual meeting will have occured on December 10, the Anah Band party on December 12, and the Go-Karts party on December 17. Pardon the food pun, but sandwiched among these events is my in- stallation as Worshipful Master of Ralph J. Pollard Lodge in Orrington on Decem- ber 11 and Piggy’s installation as Wor- shipful Master of Lynde Lodge in Hermon on December 18. I wonder if the Sixth Masonic District can handle two clowns in the East---guess we’ll soon find out! I know that Piggy and I are certainly look- ing forward to serving our respective lodges in the year ahead. But before I get ahead of myself, here’s what the unit has accomplished between now and then. Congratulations on a job well done to Pam Spofford who, along with her crew Karen Kidder, Janice Young, Deana Small, Cindy Haynes, Shannen Adams, Heather Kirkbride, several clown children and friends, and Clowns Spiffy, Flip-Flop, Bo-Bo, Babycakes, and Div-It, orches- trated and carried out another very suc- cessful year in running the café for the Sunshine Club Holiday Marketplace on November 5. This dedicated team, led by Pam raised in excess of $800 to support transportation and lodging expenses for children who are patients at Shriners Hos- pitals and their families. Home Depot Children’s Workshop was pleased to have Fou, Jappo, Patches, and Sweet-P on hand on November 5 to enter- tain the many children and adults who came out that morning to build a wooden project together. The many clowns and ladies in attendance at the Pote’s Thank You Party on Novem- ber 12 enjoyed seeing Pote Bill Dawson get shorn like a sheep in losing his beard as a fundraiser for the family of Marvin Tarbox, Jr. Lady Lauri also received a

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We Wheelers celebrated Christmas to- gether on December 2nd at the Bangor Motor Inn. Capt. Ricky Robshaw has fol- lowed in the tradition of all our past cap- tains and steered a steady course. This year has been very successful for the Wheeler Unit which essentially culmi- nated with our Christmas Party. Like most parties there was great food, libations, and music by Sonny Beal. Great friends is what made it more special. Those who, for one reason or another, couldn’t make it, you were surely missed. Despite the holiday season, birthday and anniversaries still occur. Nobles Chuck Wood, Phil Finley, Elmer Farren, and John Richards will suffer an- other birthday in January. Whereas Lady Morgan and Noble Barry Curtis will cel- ebrate their anniversary. May your Christ- mas be everything you would wish it to be and your New Year is the beginning of bet- ter times for you and your loved ones. Teddy TaTa Reporting

A man of the hour is one who knows how to make the minutes count. 8 THE ANAHGRAM Highlights from the Pote’s Thank You Party Photos by Noble Jim Bennett of the Anah Photo Unit As the year for Ill Bill is coming to an Text courtesy of Chief Rabban Tony Bowers end he pulls another great fund raising idea out of the air. Wow and what an idea, if Anah could raise ten thousand dollars in 30 days he would shave his beard. And not to be out done Lauri, Bills beautiful bride raiseed the ante. That if we could raise ten for Bill maybe we could raise another ten for her, to shave her hair off. Well being the kind of people we shriners are we went to work. It came down to the last night and it was pulled off. Bill not wanting to see his wife bald, put up a thousand of his own money to only cut her hair short.... With her hair being cut,and that portion is being sent to Locks of Love. “Perfect” Lauri nice idea serving to very worth while orginazitions..... Then it was time for the BEARD to come off.. Dave Magoon took the first cuts or clips and was it fun to watch this. It came off in sections first the sides to reveal a gotee and mustache, then gotee was removed to leave mustache and then the upper lip was revealed.HEHEHE!! Dave was even trying to use his beard hair to put on the top of his head, maybe crazy glue would Nobles Craig Clifford and Dave Magoon of the Go-Karts seem to be very pleased have helped Dave. We had to even trim after the shaving of the Pote’s beard his nose hairs because they were in hiding. Twenty one thousand dollars in thiry days to the hospitals great job to all. Lauri looks beautiful with the new do and Bill looks.... Funny to say the least. A fun time was had by all and rumor has it that more facial hair is coming off at up coming Christmas parties... Merry Christmas to all!!

Talk about a good sport! As mentioned above Potentate Bill made a deal to Potentate Bill and Lady Lauri show off their newly- give up his beard. The photo above is shorn look. “before” the shaving!

Nothing is harder on a woman’s clothes than her enemies. JANUARY 2012 9

Past Grand Master Robert Landry shows his expertise as a drummer at the Pote’s Thank You Party. Marlee Spaulding winner of the $380.00 50/50 raffle is thanked by the newly-sheared Potentate Bill for donating the entire amount to the Shriner’s Hospitals.

Noble Earl R. Lord, Reporter The Band’s Annual Dinner took place on December 12 with our ladies and guests joining us along with the Band Rep. from the Divan and the Potentate. The evening went well with a short business meeting followed by a great meal catered by the Clowns. We thank the Potentate for pre- senting eight certificates to members for the $100 Million Dollar Club – an en- dowment fund for our great charity. We now prepare for the Ceremonial with new music discovered in the Bangor Public library “ The Anah Temple Shrine Band March” by David Carver. The original manuscript has been recreated in L-R Director Harlan Emery, PGM Robert Landry and Mrs. Landry are more legible stand notation for the play- enjoying the evening of the Potentates Thank You Party ers ease of reading. Also, from the files the Ceremonial March by Whimple (another Maine com- poser) was written especially for Anah Band as a processional. More about these pieces as we learn about the composers. The fitting and adjusting of new uniforms for all will take place this month. The band will be very spiffy for the Ceremo- nial. Inviting friends to join us playing in non- Shrine functions is stirring the interest to join us as Masons (forgotten family heritage to at least one) and increase our numbers. Meet musicians, ask them to join the Almost finished! He’ll soon be beardless. friends of Anah Band and see us grow.

The reason talk is cheap is because the supply exceeds the demand. 10 THE ANAHGRAM ANAH SHRINERS ANNUAL MEETING and CEREMONIAL JANUARY 20 & 21, 2012

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE By order of the Potentate of Anah Temple - All Nobles are instructed to assemble on January 21, 2012 AD at the Shrine Center At 586 Main Street in Bangor, Maine to Convene the Annual Meeting of Anah Temple For the purpose of hearing reports on the year 2011, Election of Officers and the Initiation of Candidates. Attest: H.W. “Sonny” Crocker William Dawson Jr.

P.P. Recorder Potentate William “Bill” Dawson Potentate 2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* Friday, January 20th, 2012 7:00 – 10:00 P.M. Hospitality at the Shrine Center Sponsored by the Northern Penobscot Shrine Club Saturday, January 21st, 2012 7:30 A.M. Divan, Directors, Aides, Membership Committee and Candidates report to the Shrine Center 8:00 A.M. Divan Rehearsal 8:30 A.M. Temple opens for Annual Meeting and Election of Officers 9:00 A.M. Membership Committee Orientation of new Candidates 9:30 A.M. Recess 9:45 A.M. Temple reopens for Degree work and awards 11:00 A.M. Ladies Luncheon at the Seadog Restaurant (Tickets available at the Shrine Center until January 13th, 2012 - $17.00 per person) 11:30 A.M. Recess for Lunch for all Nobles and Candidates 1:30 P.M. Divan, Past Potentates, and Guests assemble for introductions BE A TOP-LINE- 2:00 P.M. Temple reopens – semi public- honored guests presented SIGNER FOR 3 “Old Red Fez” presented CANDIDATES IN Black Camel Ceremony 2012 AND EARN Announcement of 2012 Appointments AN ANAH WATCH Installation of 2012 Divan 3:30 P.M. Hospitality and Camel’s Milk at the Shrine Center until 4:30 P.M. 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. Social Hour at the Shrine Center tended by the Aides Unit 6:00 P.M. Introduction of Divan, Past Potentates, and Special Guests 6:15 P.M. Temple Feast (Tickets available at the Shrine Center until January 13th, 2012) Choice of London Broil or Chicken Saltim Bocca - $28.00 per person (Open Bar) Dance to follow with Dana Wilson, DJ * Subject to adjustment

Tickets will be available at the Recorder’s office until January 13th. Candidates and their Ladies will be guests of Anah Shriners at the Ladies Luncheon and Saturday Evening Feast

SHUTTLE BUSSES WILL BE RUNNING DURING THE SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

2012The Recorder’s office will be open the Morning of January 21st until 10:00 a.m. to receive dues payments. 2012 dues cards required for admission to the Annual Meeting and Ceremonial Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Anah Shriners and donations are not deductible as charitable donations.

A 2012 Dues card is necessary for admission to the Annual Meeting JANUARY 2012 11 selves short and make sure we buy enough took care of getting the gifts to the proper as there is a lot going on around Anah in people for distribution. the next couple of years. We voted in a A few of the Second Section members new Noble to the Second Section, Noble chartered a bus for a trip to the Shriner’s Noble Fred Patterson, Reporter Jesse Wiles-Chamberlain from Carmel Hospital in Boston on November 19th. We were accompanied by 1st Ceremonial Happy New Year to all Nobles and Ladies. sponsored by Nobles Adam Beals and Da- Master Bob Turner and Lady Bonnie for The Second Section had a very busy 2011 vid Scripture. Welcome to the unit Jessi, the trip. The unit was able to donate a size- and we held our annual Christmas Party you’re sure to enjoy what we do. able donation to the hospital for a special and meeting on December 2 at the Shrine After the meeting, we rejoined the Ladies wellness project right at the hospital. The Center. We had a total of 34 Nobles pres- for a fine meal of turkey and ham served money will stay right in Boston and should ent for the meeting. Honorary Nobles up by the Anah Shrine Clowns. As always help this project for up to two years. We present were Potentate Bill Dawson and they put on a great spread and I think ev- were fortunate over the summer to have Lady Lauri, Past Potentate/ Recorder eryone enjoyed the meal. After the meal the Millers and Dawson Realty parking Sonny Crocker, Past Potentate Norris we held a Yankee gift swap that tested lots over the summer for parking cars at Nickerson, Chief Rabban Tony Bowers the Master of Ceremonies skills of Noble the Waterfront Concert Series where we and Lady Carmel, Assistant Chief Rab- Krayton Allen. Krayton kept things mov- were able to raise the funds. Those who ban Lee Kaufman and Lady Peggy, 1st ing along very nicely and we were done attended were encouraged to bring some Ceremonial Master Bob Turner and Lady a lot earlier than last year, thank you small gifts to donate to the hospital which Bonnie and Director Andy Constantine. Krayton. Everyone who participated also would go directly to the kids which is We started the evening with cold and hot brought an unwrapped gift to put under what we are all about. A huge thank to hors d’oeuvres prepared by a few members the Angel Tree. We had quite a bunch everyone who brought something for the and Ladies of the Second Section. Man- of nice items to donate and a huge thank kids. We were all accompanied by Allepo ning the bar for the evening was Nobles you goes to everyone who donated to this. Bill McGlaughlin and Chris Robison with Past Potentate, Recorder Sonny Crocker Continued on page 12 help from Director, Andy Constantine. A huge tip of the Fez for Bill and Chris for stepping up to take care of the bar for the evening. It looked to me like Bill never skipped a beat and it was great to have him behind the bar again. We were all treated to a photo slide show put together by Lady Robyn Dulac of different events the Second Section attended over the last year. I wasn’t able to see the whole show, but what I saw was nicely done, Robyn. Lady Robyn also entertained the crowd with her flute, playing a few Christmas songs to set the mood for the evening. If you haven’t heard Robyn play, you’re missing out as she does a great job. Thank HOUSING RESERVATION FORM you Robyn for that. Members then retired for a short meeting at 6:30 while the la- ANAH SHRINERS JANUARY CEREMONIAL dies conversed in the hall. During our business meeting we elected JANUARY 20 & 21, 2012 new officers for 2012. Noble Bob Mott suggested that we keep all officers the same as last year. He evidently caught word of all of the campaigning going on HOTEL: FIRESIDE INN & SUITES, Main Street, Bangor by everyone to keep their jobs. So that Name ______being said, the officers for 2012 are Direc- tor, Doug Dulac – First Assistant Director, Address ______Albert Higgins – Second Assistant Direc- City/Town ______State ______Zip Code ______tor, Adam Beals - Treasurer, Jerry Hayes – Secretary, Fred Patterson – Electrician, Phone (H) ______(Work) ______Tom Breitwig – Quartermaster, Chris Ro- ARRIVAL: Friday o Saturday o Depart Sunday January 22 bison – Hospitality Chairman, to be de- o termined. Congratulations to all elected Special Requests: Handicapped accessible Other: ______members and I look forward to working $80.00 Deposit required: Rooms are $79.95 per night plus tax with all of you throughout the coming year. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ANAH SHRINE HOUSING The unit is working on another fundraiser ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED of bar glasses with the Shrine logo to sell. Credit Card No. ______Expiration date ______It was voted to sell two different sizes and we will get some samples to look at for ALL ROOMS ARE ON A FIRST -COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS the next meeting we can get started sell- MAIL RESERVATIONS TO: ing them immediately. During discus- sion it was noted by Past Potentate Norris Earl “Yogi” Seymour, 17 Aspen Way, Brewer ME 04412 Nickerson to make sure we don’t sell our- As one of the meek, we decline to inherit the earth in its present condition. 12 THE ANAHGRAM Continued from page 11 additional ad in the Anahgram for further just worse now at being on time. I’m not Shriners throughout the tour and they information. good with time period just ask my wife. treated us all to lunch in the cafeteria. We would like to congratulate Illustrious Our big news was the Super Supper went We then had a short visit to Faneuil Hall Sir William Dawson and Lady Lauri for well and everyone had a great time. We where we all dispersed and all did our their year of service to Anah Shrine. Al- had a brief meeting before the supper be- own thing. Lastly we stopped by Kora though I just found out Bill was a Shriner gan and decided to donate the profits from Shrine to go to their Feztival of Trees. about a year ago I think they had a busy the 2011 Super Supper to the Shrine Hos- We were warmly greeted by Kora’s Po- year and everything went great. pitals in memory of Marvin Tarbox Jr. tentate John Knox who greeted us on the January birthday wishes go out to Nobles We will be meeting next week to elect bus and led us to their hospitality room Henry Babcock, Chad Cirard, Richard new officers to lead our unit for the next and fed us refreshments on the house. Hardison, Jr., Darren Nason, Richard two years. The BIGGEST news in the Their Feztival of Trees is certainly worth Newcomb, Chris Robison, Arthur Sites world of NASCARS is that Tony Stewart the trip. If you’ve never been, you should and Clayton Wallace and Ladies Lois won the Sprint Cup Championship. Yes it as they do a great job and their Temple is Barber, Dodi Austin, Susan Cirard and is true and he has proven once again what very impressive to say the least. Deanne Merrill. Happy belated birthday I keep saying “The guy can drive” Tickets are still available for the 2012 to Lady Carol Cirard. I hope everyone has a great Holiday Sea- Potentates Party to be held February 4th Happy January wedding anniversaries go son!! but are going fast. Get them soon so you out to Mark & Veronica Taplin and Jay & Here is who I missed in November; an won’t miss out. You can either stop by Tammy Redmond. Happy belated 50th anniversary wish to John and Judy Moore the Recorder’s office or contact any Sec- anniversary to Honorary member Richard and birthday wishes to Jaiden MacDon- ond Section member to get your tickets. Young and Lady Corrine. ald, Alison Hanscom, Taylor walls, Ben Tickets are priced at $25.00 each and the Our next scheduled meeting will be held Walls, George Howard, and Will Bradley choices are turkey or ham with all of the Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Shrine Blaisdell V, fixings. There will be a time change on Center. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, No anniversaries in December but Happy this event so make sure you check your please try to get it done at the meeting. Birthday wishes go to Tim Fox, Rob Ra- tickets and the Anahgram for time so Until next time, be safe and stay warm. chon, Deonta’ Linscott, Stephanie Swett, you won’t miss out on anything. This is Sidney Springer, Robert (Robbie) Spring- always a very fun event, so I would en- er, Felicia Gibson, and Michael Hanscom. courage all to come and support our new Potentate for 2012. Rockin’ Ron’s New Sign up those Candidates for Society Band will entertain the guests for Noble Perry Fowler, Reporter the January 21st. Ceremoial the evening. They were great last year This new Anahgram deadline still has me and should be again this year. See the confused not that I did great before I’m 48th ANNUAL POTENTATES’ PARTY SPONSORED BY ANAH’S SECOND SECTION Saturday, February 4, 2012 At the Anah Shrine Center Happy hour 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.(BYOB) Free Set-ups Dinner at 5:30 p.m. (Choice of Turkey or Ham Dinner w/ Potato, Vegetable & Dessert) Dancing to follow dinner until 11:30 p.m. Rockin’ Rons New Society Band Tickets are $25.00 per person (Tickets must be purchased by January 27) Tickets are limited, don’t be left out Tickets are available at the Recorder’s Office Or from any Second Section Member - Public Invited Semi-Formal Dress Requested

SHUTTLE BUSSES Will be available as no parking will be available at the Shrine Center. Busses will run from Bangor Pipe and Fireside Inn Net proceeds from this event are for the benefit of the Anah Second Section and are not deductilble as charitable contributions

If a husband’s words are sharp, maybe its from trying to get them in edgewise. JANUARY 2012 13 MARKETPLACE CHAIRPERSON, was not at the meeting to give us a report. Raffle tickets for a queen size quilt will be available at the Marketplace. Sunshine club will have raffle tickets available until June l5, 2012 when the quilt will be raffled off. Lorena Fenlason, our HISTORIAN, would like any member past or present to bring any information they might have about Sunshine Club to any of our meet- ings. Thank you to the BY-LAWS COMMIT- TEE for getting our new booklets to mem- bers. The NOMINATING COMMITTEE will be getting together to search for needed replacements for 2012. TRANSPORTATION CHAIRPERSON, Becky Trimm would like to be replaced. Karen Lanham, Felicia Wiswell and Sue Black of the Sunshine Club display the If you know someone who would like to quilt at the Holiday Market Place held at the Shrine Center, that will be raffeled at volunteer to take Becky’s position, please the June Ceremonial. Photo by Noble Lloyd Day of the Anah Photo Unit. call Peggy at 924-6610. Please come and bring a friend to our ANNUAL MEETING on MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 we would love to see you.

Bonnie Turner Reporter The Sunshine Club for Children met Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Shrine Center. The Executive Board met at 5:45 followed by a Social Hour at 6:30 and then our General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Social time featured many delicious sand- wiches and desserts. Coffee and tea was served in beautiful vintage china tea cups and saucers. President Peggy called the meeting to or- der at 7:00. All of the officers gave their reports and they were accepted as read. Peggy read several thank you notes and also reported a donation from Eastern Lodge #7 AF & AM. We were very grate- ful for the donation. Letters were sent to new Nobles from the June 2011 class to let them know about Sunshine Club. Presi- dent Peggy also read changes in our Mem- bership Brochure to comply with Imperial changes when referring to care provided by Shriners Hospitals. Becky Trimm, TRANSPORTATION CHAIRPERSON, reported that by the end of September we have had 74 cases. The total number of cases for 2010 was 77. HOSPITAL CHAIRPERSONS, Richard and Carolyn Hallett reported that 62 pa- tients came to the clinic at EMMC in June. Due to illness, Sue Black, HOLIDAY

If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he has read. 14 THE ANAHGRAM At our last meeting the following were 2012. elected to office for 2012; Jethro Pease, Birthdays in January are: Obed Hart, President; Allen Hayward, Vice Presi- Lady Alycia Benner, and we celebrate dent; Doug Rackliff, Treasurer; and one anniversary in January, that of Lady George Martin, Secretary; I will continue Lynda and Douglas Rackliff. as Reporter for the Anagram articles. We end with a hearty thank you and a Tip It was also voted to make donations to of our Fez to Noble Walter Campbell, our The first meeting of 2012 will be at Pat’s both of the New England Shrine hospitals outgoing Treasurer. Walter has served the Pizza on January 3rd. As of this writing, at the January Ceremonial. Although not former Medics Unit and now the KAN- the annual meeting will have been held at an extremely large amount it will reflect TEEN Unit for many years, keeping our Lygonia Lodge in Ellsworth with election a 60% increase over last year. With new monies safe and our books in perfect or- of new officers. Will have an update in the members and more activity we are grow- der. I personally thank him for his assis- next report. Any bets on who the reporter ing this unit and our ability to better assist tance in helping rebuild this unit over the will be. our hospitals. last few years. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas If you want to join a close-knit, hardwork- and a safe happy beginning to the new year. Plan to attend the Annual Meeting & ing small outfit talk to us. We would like Ceremonial - bring candidates. Don’t forget the January Ceremonial to be to increase by another two members in held the 20th and 21st at Anah Shrine Cen- 2012 dues must be paid for admis- ter in Bangor. Let’s get out and welcome in the new Potentate and say farewell to out- going Potentate Bill Dawson. Noble Forrest DeMeyer and I checked out deer camp 2011 to make sure everyone was safe. I guess the deer count was down, but I always thought you had to get out of the camp to track the whitetail deer. Forrest and I had the opportunity to show them what a real deer looked like. We not only brought the hooves in, but brought the whole deer. Forrest said I could scout for him anytime. Also heard that Noble Bob Fernald had a taste of some real deer track stew. The gun raffle is well underway, so if you don’t have your ticket yet, make sure you get one soon. Those celebrating birthdays are Glad- ys Kelley, Richard Carlisle, Sr., Ce- cil Sprague, Sr., Melita Staples, Merlin Brown, Jeff Dow, William Leach, Steve Tobey, and Richard Landesman. Honeymooners are Steve and Elizabeth Trimm, and Steve and Pam Tobey. Whoops! Gotta go! Cookie and I need to go Christmas shopping for some milk bones. KANTEEN CORPS Catering Lunches for Shrine Events

Noble Jethro Pease, Reporter Happy Holidays and best wishes for you and yours from the KANTEEN Unit. We wish you health, wealth and safe jour- neys, wherever your paths may take you. Our unit is small thus we don’t generate a lot of news. We will strive to submit an article about every quarter. We do have news now and it is all great. Recently we voted in another new mem- ber, Tom King and his Lady Katherine are now part of our family. Welcome Tom and Katherine. Tom attended his first meeting and then immediately left for Florida the next day. With envy, we and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. wish them a warm winter. Always put off until tomorrow what you shouldn’t do at all. JANUARY 2012 15 didn’t want to have to do all of Walters And now guess what, by the time you get haircuts nor wipe his butt. this Anagram there will be snow, so guess It seems Jake Orcutt is ready to retire after where I’ll be, that’s right on my Cat be- 14 years of being treasurer for the WCSC. cause that’s where it’s At. That’s a long time and what a fabulous job he has done. Thanks Jake for doing Noble Robert Look, Reporter this all these years. And thank you Velma The Washington County Shrine Club had for putting up with him while he keeps us its annual meeting and election of officers straight. on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Pres- Brad wanted us all to remember that Janu- ent for the meeting were Assistant Chief ary is coming right up and he is hoping Director Dave Weaver and Lady Leni, Director Donnie Wright and Lady Caro- for WCSC to have a good turnout. The lyn, Aide Walter Merritt and Lady Nancy, Divan is putting on a raffle for a lifetime Imperial Photographer Dick Kilton and membership to Anah. They are selling Lady Caron, Noble George Gaddis and 250 tickets at $20.00 a ticket. Anah’s web Lady Mary Beth, Noble Dick Mahan and site is expanding every day. You can buy Lady Linda, Captain of the Mini-Cars Raffle tickets, Circus Tickets, event tick- Todd Alley and Lady Sandy, President ets, etc on line. There is a Facebook page, of the WCSC Bill Sternbergh and Lady E-mail that you can contact Potentate, Debra, Membership Mike Doran, Am- Directors Staff, upcoming events, etc. So bassador BJ Cherry, Greeter Mike Bailey when you get a chance take a look. and Lady Nancy, Assistant Chief Greeter Our next meeting is January 5th at the Robert Look, Chief Greeter Jake Or- Blue Bird Ranch Restaurant in Machias. cutt and Lady Velma, Past Potentate Ed Please come and join us. Sprague and Lady Gail, Past Potentate Birthdays for the month of January are Ed Pellon and Lady Esther, Orator Brad Alden Bunker Jr., Mary Beth Gaddis, Prout and Lady Shannon . I also believe Carolyn Wright, Stanley Bailey, Mike that WCSC 2nd VP John McLure and our Gooch, PP Ed Sprague, Margaret Gardner, Treasurer Ryan Richardson were there at Raymond Fox, Robert Mawhinney, Mike the meeting. Doran and Dick Mahan (I got ya Dick). We voted to donate $2000.00 to the The only ones celebrating an anniversary wheel chair account of the Springfield in the month of January are Esther and Ed Hospital, $2000.00 to the Housing for the Boston Hospital, $1000.00 to the Po- Pellon, congratulations. tentates account, $1000.00 to the Temple association and $1000.00 to the Bangor Learning Center. The WCSC officers elected for 2012 are President Todd Alley, 1st VP Bill Cherry, 2nd VP John McLure, Secretary Dick Kilton, Treasurer Ryan Richardson and Recorder Robert Look. Dave Weaver thanked Bill for doing a fine job as president for the 2011 year. After that Bill turned the gavel over to incoming President Todd Alley. During the meeting I found out a few things that you all might be interested in. Nancy and Mike Bailey have sold their house. The story I heard was that Leni and Dave would let them move in with them, but Nancy won’t do that be- cause Mike is known to sleep walk and he sleeps in the closet he was born in. Since that can’t happen they are going to purchase a camper and sleep in it. Can you imagine sleeping in a camper in the middle of January with the outside tem- perature 30 below? I bet he won’t be sleep walking. Another piece of news I heard was that Walter injured his left thumb. He had to go all the way to Boston to have it oper- ated on; he must have mangled it quite badly. He hurt it with a cross bow, must have been at night. Nancy said she was quite happy that it was his left hand, she

If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he has read. 16 THE ANAHGRAM

Lady Robyn Dulac entertains visi- tors at the Sunshine Club Holiday Marketplace recently held at the Anah Shrine Center. Photo by No- ble Lloyd Day of the Anah Photo Unit.

Noble Frank Wilson, Reporter

Happy New Year to all! Boy, didn’t 2011 fly by! It’s the beginning of December and we seem to be having a heat wave. I know I’m enjoying it! We just did the Ellsworth Christmas pa- rade where we had ten funsters showing their holiday spirit. What a great day it was for a parade. Our annual meeting will have come and gone by the time you are reading this. We have a few officer changes we will have voted on but Dan Wilson has volunteered to be our captain for another year. Wayne Foster is stepping down from 1st lieuten- ant and Todd Foster will be taking his place. Josh Frost will be our new 2nd lieu- tenant relieving Lee Wilson of his duties. Dean Washburn is giving up his treasurer  seat after years of service to the funsters  and Brent Wilson will be trying to fill his  shoes for the next year. Thanks so much  for your time Dean!  Our January birthdays are Tracey Cam-  mack, Donna Washburn, Kyle Buck, Rog- er Grindle, Beth Lindsey, Tab Lindsey, Lee (Bugs Bunny) Wilson, Kate Axelsen, and TJ (Woody Woodpecker) Lancaster. In closing out, next meeting January 9th at the Shrine Center in Bangor.  Every man seems to fall into one of two groups. He’s either old and bent, or young and broke. JANUARY 2012 17 Folsom. A tip of the FEZ to these deserv- New Provost Marshall is Noble Donald ing Nobles from Tri-County Shrine Club. Havey, Don you are one more step closer After an excellent talk on the ancient to being Potentate. See how we are when principles used by our Brethern to build you’re not with us. Our other officers the vast Temples of olde, Assistant Chief are 2nd LT Noble Kenneth Perkins, 2nd Rabban brought greetings from Illustrious LT Noble Richard Castner, 1st LT Noble Potentate Bill Dawson. After a few inter- Harry Pratt Sr., Sgt Noble Harry Pratt Jr., esting remarks, the meeting was closed by Sgt Noble Carl Drew, Flag Master/Sec- the President. Hope everyone had a very retary/Treasurer, the multi-tasker, Noble Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Grayson Wentworth, Reporter Noble Har- Continue to work on Membership. old Adams (shucks you didn’t fire me), Housing Chairman/Wagon Master Noble Noble Richard Goodness, and Quarter Master Harold Adams Noble Randy Adams, (back by popular Reporter demand). Our Divan Representatives are Noble Sonny Crocker and Noble Donald Happy 2012, another new year is upon Gordon. Our evening ended with our Yan- us and another behind us. Back in De- kee Swap, a lot of fun. cember 2011 we had our meeting/Christ- Now I move on to Happy Birthday Wish- mas get-together, our group was smaller es for Noble Harry Pratt Sr. and Happy this year but still a fun evening. Twenty- Anniversary Wishes to Noble Doug and three were on hand for the festivities and Lady Jean Segee. fun, we missed those of you that could The winter months are slow for us until not be with us. Both of our Divan Rep- Circus time, but any news I have will be resentatives Noble Sonny Crocker and passed on to you in my articles. Noble Donald Gordon and his Lady Gail Again, congratulations to all the officers. MW Walter MacDougall spoke ecently were able to join us this year. Our outgo- Until next month keep warm and safe and at the Tri-County Shrine Club. Photo ing Provost Marshall Jerry Fratini and his I wish everyone the best New Year. by Noble Lloyd Day of the Anah Photo lovely Lady Cathy did a great job as Santa Unit. and Mrs. Clause and thank you. A spe- cial thank you to Noble Jerry Fratini for taking and keeping the office as Provost Marshall for the last four years, you have done a great job. We all want to thank the Clowns for the lovely hors d’oeuvres Tri-County Shrine Club held their month- and the excellent meal again. Great job ly meeting on the 16th of November. We Mike and all your elves. Our meeting and met at the beautiful Masonic Hall in Milo. election of officers was held before the The 28 Nobles in attendance were treated fun began, congratulations to all of you; to a very scrumptious boiled dinner. This these are the results of our election of of- fine meal and excellent appetizers were ficers, first off all by unanimous vote our put on by the Ladies of the Eastern Star. After the Libation Hour, President Merrill called the meeting to order. He welcomed all present. The Flag Salute was under the direction of President Merrill and VP Du- lac. Invocation was given by Noble Lloyd Day. Nobles introduced were Assistant Chief Aide Gordon Smith, Ron Green, Aide Emeritus. Unit Heads were Doug Dulac of the Second Section and Milo’s own, Gerald Carey of the Flag Unit. Rep- resenting the Divan was Assistant Chief Rabban, F. Lee Kaufman. Speaker for the evening was MW Walter MacDou- gall, Past Grand Master of Masons in Maine. Winner of the 50-50 was Noble Marty Taylor, who graciously donated the amount back to the Club. The President thanked the Star Ladies for the excellent meal. Units in attendance were the Second Section, Flag Unit, Band and the lovable Clowns. Nobles receiving Circus Awards were Darrell King, Doug Dulac, Marty Taylor, Glenn McManus, Don Merrill, Ar- thur Watson, Bud Prouty, Gerald Jackson, David Mosley, Lorne Noiles, Conrad Rol- lins, Jim Russell, Bill Pinkham and Scott

Headlines in a recent newspaper: “Father of ten shot. Mistaken for a rabbit.” 18 THE ANAHGRAM just the same. Also big thanks to Dan and Tammy Collins and their staff who did a superb job with preparing the very deli- cious meal. Chief Rabban Tony Bowers and Bud Wilson both lost their beards as a result of a bunch of money being raised to have them shaved off and the money do- Noble Ken Stewart, Reporter nated to the Shrine Hospital. Potentate Noble Ron Billancia, Reporter What a wonderful time had by all who Bill Dawson lost his beard a few days ear- Hello Fellow Academicians. attended. The ASC held its annual Christ- lier I am told as a result of $10,000 being Happy New Year! I hope everyone has mas Party on Saturday, December 3rd. A donated to the hospitals. Tom Clukey great crowd of Shriners and their Ladies squeaked by with his beard still attached had a good holiday season. As of this and non-Shriners. The place was deco- writing we have not yet had the December this year, but I don’t think he will be so rated very nicely and people danced the lucky next year. meeting, so more on that next time. night away to a nice local band. A big The ASC held its December stated meet- 2012 dues are upon us. Please send a thanks goes out to all the people who put ing on December 3rd with 58 members in check made payable to Anah Academi- in a lot of hours planning and decorating. attendance. Many nobles that had trav- cians to Anah Academicians C/O Ron Mike Crawford did a wonderful job as eled up the day before to attend the Christ- Bilancia, Secretary 8 Lincoln St. Brewer, usual making the plans and helping set up. mas Party stuck around for the meeting. ME 04412. This is much appreciated as Mike has done this for a number of years Many of us weren’t in the most chipper of Continued on page 19 it saves us considerable costs in sending and is getting pretty good at it. Tom and bills. Betsy Fitzherbert did a fantastic job deco- rating the club again this year also. It The Annual Meeting and Winter Ceremo- takes a lot of effort to plan a big event like nial is Saturday, January 21st. For those this and it couldn’t be done without great who will be involved in the ritual, prac- volunteers. Thanks to all the ladies and tice is Sunday, January 15th at 4pm at the Nobles who helped set up. Tom and Lady Shrine Center as always. For others, if Gail, Boomer and Lady, Blair and Lady you have not yet been contacted to par- Judy and the rest of the ladies. I know I ticipate and would like to, please let me, am forgetting some pretty important peo- another officer, or your Section Master ple in this thank you and I am sorry about know and we’ll put you to work. that, but I am writing this article pretty Steve Mosley’s son Nathan took his Mas- late in the evening and the mind isn’t ter Mason degree in Ellsworth at Lygonia working to well at this hour, but thank you Lodge on December 15th. There is a high probability that he will be joining our Shrine unit which is great. Congratula- tions Nathan! Jerry Harvey says he could use some pic- tures for the “Who is it?” column. If you have any, please let him know. Or, contact me and we’ll make arrangements to get it to Jerry one way or the other. Paul and Lou Connelly spent the holidays with their daughter in Oklahoma City. Donnie Copeland and Virginia enjoyed a wonderful Turkey Day. Donnie reports that Gin got to hug her brand new great- grandson and that his son and daughter- in-law recently adopted another child which brings them up to three little ones now. Congratulations everyone!  Did you all know that Maine had the high- est percentage of young men to serve in the Civil War? In so many ways we have a legacy of living up to our motto of Di- rigo. Have a great January everyone. As al- ways, don’t hesitate to contact me at 989- 2617 or [email protected] with any news, comments, concerns, gossip, jokes, outright lies, or just plain old com- plete and utter nonsense that you would like to generously share with our Nobles, Ladies, and Anah Shrinedom in general.

Passing a car on a hill or turn – is often a good cure for drowsiness. JANUARY 2012 19 Continued from page 18 has taken the life of Noble Marvin Tar- everyone. moods, but we were there just the same. A box Jr. The Keystone Kops would like to The Keystone Kops held their annual wonderful prayer was given by Noble pass along our condolences to the fam- election of officers. The newly elected of- Blair McCartney and a great breakfast ily and friends of Marvin. The Go-Karts ficers are: Chief: Steve Smith, Assistant was prepared by the Klown Unit. No FEZ and Anah Shrine will be much less joyful Chief: Fred Beylerian, Lieutenant: Mike fine were handed out this month. I went to without Brother Marvin. Whitman, Treasurer: JR Tozier and Secre- collect the fine from one of my usual cul- The Keystone Kops finished their parade tary: Dr. Dick Levasseur. prits “Snappy” AKA Fred Haines, but he season in Howland. Another very success- The only Walt Disney movie that has nev- had it with him this time. I made his show ful event and the high light of the day was er been re-released in the United States? it to me as I didn’t believe him at first. the “Pig Pile” a big favorite of the crowd The answer: The Song of the South. This Doug Dulac Director of the infamous Sec- if not the favorite of “Jimmy the Snatch- month’s question is in keeping with Vet- ond Section and assistant Director Adam er”. Bad guys never like things that they erans Day: What small Maine town is the Beals made it to their first ASC meeting. don’t have control over… like scraped birthplace of two Medal of Honor recipi- The club recently wrapped up its annual knees and elbows. He was overheard ask- ents? gun raffle and another successful year ing, “Why is everybody always picking on To all who purchased tickets for Key- with that. Thanks again Mike Crawford me”? Well “Jimmy“, because it’s fun! In stone Kops Annual Gun Raffle, thank you and company for the hard work in selling any case, thanks to all for a great season. very much for your support. And to those those tickets. Also the Indy Unit recently Birthdays during the month of November who won, A GREAT BIG CONGRATU- had a “Public” supper that was very well were: Nobles Al Wasson, Bob Modrey, LATIONS! attended by both Shriners and non-Shri- Buddy Bruns and Lady Bonnie Wright. The next Keystone Kops meeting is Janu- ners. Good success and hopefully that can The were no anniversaries. Birthdays ary 31, 2012. Jot down other dates for the become an annual event as well. The Kids during the month of December: Nobles rest of 2012. February 28, Tuesday; March Christmas Party was held on Dec 11th Clarence Neal, Danny Hughes and Ladies 27; Tuesday; April 24, Tuesday; May 29, from 1:00 – 4:00 at the ASC. The next Ann Byers, Joy Levasseur, Carol Lackey 2012 Tuesday; June 26, 2012 Tuesday June meetings for the ASC will be held on Jan- and Dianne Clarke. Anniversaries dur- 26, 2012 Tuesday; Tuesday July 31, 2012; uary 8th at 8:30 with the “Sauu Nessu ing the month of December: Dr. Dick August 28, 2012 Tuesday;September 25, Unit” working the breakfast. The meeting and Joy Levasseur and George and Eva 2012 Tuesday; October 30, 2012 Tuesday; was moved from its usual day being the Mayo. Birthdays during the month Janu- November 27, 2012 Tuesday 1st Sunday of the month due to that Sun- ary: Nobles Eric Emery, Mike Whitman, day falling on New Year’s Day. Breakfast Mike Emery and Ladies Julie Antworth, will be available for all Nobles at 7:30. Nina Dalton, Candy Beylerian and Sally The February meeting will be held on Buck. Anniversaries during the month of February 5th. To anyone not receiving a January: Steve and Sally Trimm. Con- monthly “Reminder” call and e-mail from gratulations to all celebrating birthdays me, that would like to be notified on a and anniversaries and may you have many monthly basis of upcoming meetings and more. Two days celebrated during the events please send me your e-mail address month of November are: Veterans Day and your phone number, preferably phone and Thanksgiving Day. The Keystone with an answering machine. And on a fi- Kops would like to thank all veterans for nal note any Regular dues paying mem- their service; because of you we have the bers of the ASC the 2012 dues of $5 are freedom to wish a Happy Thanksgiving, due at this time. Money can be mailed to Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my attention unless you see me in passing. Lifetime memberships are also available. For any information please contact myself at [email protected] or 207-551-3144. Our mailing address is Aroostook Shrine Club, PO Box 1601, Pr- esque Isle, ME 04769, Attn: Secretary. Thanks again and see you next month.

Noble Fred Beylerian, Reporter Because of the change in the date that columns must be submitted this reporter did not make the November deadline. For whatever reason the Keystone Kops col- umn did not make the December Anah- gram, so I will combine November, De- cember and January. It was with a heavy heart that I opened November’s blotter. A tragic accident

Most of us are in favor of reform, what burns us up is being reformed by someone no better than we are. 20 THE ANAHGRAM Not to be “out done”, our Ladies have col- comprising during that amount of time, I lected in excess of $ 700.00 worth of gift am sure!! cards to be divided and sent to our hospi- Everyone, enjoy your special day…you tals in Boston & Springfield! What in the deserve it…and many more!! Noble Wally Fenlason, Reporter world would the world do without these Well folks, that’s the “scoop” for this HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Ladies?? month…enjoy our “Winter Wonderland”; The Convertible Unit finished 2011 with Those “blowing out candles this month and to our “Snowbird Members”…enjoy our Annual Christmas Party/Meeting & are: Noble Don Goss and Lady Lorena the “sunny south”!! Hope to see all of you Election of Officers on December 4th. “Mother” Fenlason. at the January Ceremonial, where we will Great food (a little drink), great fellow- Those who “have taken the big plunge” welcome Anah’s new Potentate. ship, lovely ladies; all part of a very en- this month…interesting…a card arrived Remember to live each day as if it were joyable time!! just a short time ago (a little late), it was your last!! MOTHER, MY GLASSES We were honored to have in attendance an announcement of a “50th WEDDING ARE “FOGGED UP”…IS YOUR TOP our Divan Reps. Roger Grindle, Julian ANNIVERSARY OF JULIAN & JAN- UP, MORE IMPORTANTLY…HAVE White Jr., and of course their lovely La- ICE WHITE!!”…WOW THAT’S AL- dies. We were also joined by some of our YOU GASED UP MY SLED YET?? “retired members”, and Past Potentate MOST A HALF A CENTURY!! A lot of Cruisn’ Wally John Fernald Thanks to Director Alden and Lady Pam for “steering” the Unit for the last two years. Thanks also to Alden’s crew of Of- ficers; some have served in their capaci- ties for many years! Director Alden was presented a plaque & gavel for his service to the Unit by ”incoming” Director” Ed Seymour. Secretary Sam was also pre- sented a plaque for (Aggie’s) years of service to the Unit. The new Officers for the coming year are: Ed “Sped” Seymour- Director, Wally “Cruisn” Fenlason- As- sistant Director, Ross Grant- Secretary, Earl “Yogi” Seymour Treasurer, John “the man” Shea-Quartermaster, and Wally “Cruisn” Fenlason-Reporter. As normal, donations were made to our two hospi- tals as well as to the Anah Shrine Center. A collection was taken to help fund the Anah Shrine Children’s Christmas Party.

A certain amount of opposition is a great help: kites rise against and not with the wind. JANUARY 2012 21

Noble Mike Murphy Noble Daryl Briggs, Reporter Noble Charlie Plourde, Reporter Reporter Bangor-Brewer Shrine Club had its The following is a letter from the Waldo meeting on November 17, 2011 at the County Shrine Club President Ryan Otis re- Greetings Nobles and Ladies! I trust that Shrine Center. The meeting was called to garding the past year. Ryan had the daunting you are all enjoying the holiday season task of being President of the club during a order by Club President Denny Smith. and hope that everyone has a blessed and There were 24 Nobles at the meeting. “Ceremonial” year. He worked tirelessly to see that the WCSC “team” got the work done to joyous Thanksgiving, Christmas or Ha- The invocation was given by Noble Dick make the “Shrine Time” in Belfast a memo- nukkah. I’m writing this before our an- Leeman. The meal was Wild Game and rable one. Many thanks go out to Ryan, Lady nual meeting on December 3rd, so I’m was prepared by Steve Fernald and Steve Brooke, and the entire Otis family for all their not sure who our officers will be next Trimm Sr. with assistance from George hard work and continued support of not only year, therefore I will report on that in my Alley, Denny Smith, Yogi Seymour, and our club, but the larger picture of Shrine! February article. I will mention that we Doris Seymour. Squirrel stew, penny “Nobles and Ladies, were very pleased to have M.W. Robert pasta with a spicy tomato and bear Wow what a year it has been. A very busy Landry join us by playing the bass drum sausage sauce, bear stir fry served over Shrine Year for Waldo County. As the year comes to a close it’s good to reflect back on our during the Potentate’s Party in November. rice, and a venison roast, and rolls were Thanks Bob, your beat is as steady as ever. served along with a Cherry Chocolate events for the year. The January Ceremonial kicked off our busy I want to provide a bit of history on Cake made by Doris Seymour and year helping ensure our Potentate had a suc- Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanksgiv- served with vanilla ice cream.. A big cessful year. Many hands pitched in to help ing is truly a religious holiday. The set- thanks to all who helped put on the meal. with the Hospitality in Bangor. Our Screen- tlers were giving thanks to God for their The 50/50 drawing was won by Don ing Clinic was a success as we had a child survival. It was their way of glorifying Goss, who donated it back to the Club. screened. Again all hands were on deck as and honoring God. Yogi passed on the Treasurer’s report. we served corned beef and the fixings at the The makeup of the Mayflower included The secretary’s report for the October Shamrock Party. Our club did a great job sell- 35 Pilgrims who had been living in ex- ing ads and tickets for the Circus. June brought meeting was in the Anahgram. The Past ile in Holland (due to religious persecu- Potentates were represented by Harold our Ceremonial to town which was preceded by some much needed renovations to our club tion) and 66 “West Country” adventurers Crocker (1983), Norris Nickerson (2009) building. Our club again hosted another great from England. The Pilgrims first planned and Chuck Kennedy (2010). The Divan Divan Visitation in August with the Dryden to settle in Guiana, but they realized that was represented by Second Ceremonial Dutch Memorial Golf Tournament being a they would need help from England. Master Steve Trimm, Recorder Sonny great fundraiser for our club. This past month When King James was approached about Crocker, and Assistant Chief Rabban Lee brought us another Fundraiser to offset the cost allowing a charter for the venture, he was Kaufman. of renovations we completed in June. Lastly told that they were going to support them- Under new business, the Club will be the Waldo County Shrine Club Charitable Trust selves “by fishing,” he exclaimed “So God selling Fuel Raffle ($500 value) tickets will award its scholarships at our next meeting. I would like to take a moment and thank the have my soul, ‘tis an honest trade! It was for $5, need to have members step up to the Apostles’ own calling.” be officers, directors, and helpers in the entire club, Board of Directors, and commit- tee chairmen for all they have done this year to Just before the Mayflower reached the Club. Dale Reynolds and Mike Clarke make 2011 great. It has been great serving you shores of Cape Cod (the charter intended were there representing the Circus to and I look forward to helping the Club in the them to land in the area of the Virginia pass out kits for ad selling. The Club did future in any way I can. Company), the colonists knowing that not do well last year---Sales were down Happy Holidays, Yours in the faith, many of the 66 would not submit to the considerably. The Circus is our most Ryan Otis “ rules of the 35 Pilgrims, drafted the first important fund raiser. We need sales Annual Meeting is January 12th at 5:30 pm fol- political document of the New World. It people to sell ads for the Circus and the lowed by our regular stated meeting. was called the Mayflower compact and it Club will earn credit. Under new Happy New Year and a belated Merry Christ- mas starts “In the name of God, Amen…” and business, the new officers were present- has as the third sentence, “Having under- ed--Edward “Sped” Seymour as incom- taken, for the glory of God and advance- ing President, Dan Taylor as incoming ment of the Christian faith…” The May- VP, Daryl Briggs as secretary, and Yogi flower Compact’s design was to create “a Seymour as Treasurer. A motion was civil body politic” which promised “due made to accept the slate of officers, the submission and obedience” in order for motion was seconded, and a vote was the colony not to starve due to infighting. taken to accept the slate of officers for Continued on page 22 2012. The Divan representatives present reminded everyone that membership is a must for 2011and 2012, check the Anahgram for events. Find candidates and mentor them all the way. A motion was made to adjourn.

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Continued from page 21 guy in the red coat; it is about our Lord Center. We are very pleased that we are The Mayflower arrived in the and Savior. able to do this. New World in December of 1620. Many How does pushing someone in a store out Later in the evening a Fez was passed of the passengers got sick and died that of the way so that you can get the last sale around to raise a sum of money to be do- year but the next winter was just as hard item glorify and thank God? nated to the Marvin Tarbox memorial fund on the settlers. The Native Americans did In closing, I hope that you all have a for Shriners Hospitals. A member of our teach the settlers how to plant corn and blessed Christmas and receive a full mea- unit got his beard shaved. He now looks how to fish, but the famine had continued sure of God’s favor in the New Year. Our younger than his own son. Many do not into the second year because the colony’s best days are yet to be. recognize him. Oh . . . . Did I mention that productivity was too low to sustain its If anyone would like drumming or bag- he will be our next Potentate if elected? needs. As designed in the charter, the pipe lessons, please contact me at pipin- We held our last meeting on December colony was to have “community of prop- [email protected]. 4th. We voted our new officers in. There erty.” In other words it was a commune are some pretty big shoes to fill there, where everyone worked a common field but we are sure these Nobles can handle and shared the harvest. Commune is the it. They are: Pres. Mike London, V. Pres. Ray Withee, Sect. Galen White and Treas. root word of Communism. Noble Governor Bradford quickly realized that Dave Perry. Blair Bubar For some reason beyond my control, this something needed to be done to increase Reporter the productivity of the colony, so he as- part of last month’s article got lost, but we signed plots of land to each settler and al- Greetings from the far north. do want everyone to know. On behalf of lowed them to keep the harvest. Productiv- If you recall last month’s article, you the Indy Car Unit our hearts and prayers ity quickly increased because the settlers will see where I mentioned a hunter’s go out to the family of Marvin Tarbox. had a direct benefit for their increased la- supper and silent auction. Everything Such a tragic accident. He will be missed bor. Governor Bradford apparently knew went exceptionally well. A good turnout by everyone who knew him, which was that if there is no apparent reward for hard of Shriners and non-Shriners. This was a many. He was a true Shriner from the bot- work, nor any apparent punishment for first time event so my guess is it will be tom of his heart. Our deepest sympathy to laziness, then people will choose laziness bigger and better another time. all of his family. and failure. Winston Churchill described Many in our unit attended the Aroostook Until next month, although our cars are such as system by saying that it couldn’t Shrine Club’s Annual Christmas Party on resting, all of us should work hard to do survive without some sort of “Gestapo.” Saturday evening of the 3rd of December. all we can to help the children who need Thanksgiving should be about thanking Fantastic food and great dancing. our help. God for our blessings, but now it appears Sorry to say that many Nobles are with- Share Your enjoyment of the Shrine to be about eating turkey until our side out the Potentates coin. We sold out of Invite afriend to become a member bulges and then getting up in the middle these coins at the party that night. Next KIMBALL TERRACE INN of the night so that we can get super deals year get them early. And on stuff for Christmas. This brings me to We also made our annual donations MAIN SAIL RESTAURANT Christmas which should be Christians’ at this party. We gave $1000.00 to the Northeast Harbor celebration of God’s giving his son to man Springfield hospital, $1000.00 to the Bos- so that we could be saved. ton burns hospital, $500.00 to the Sun- Tel: 800.454.6225 At this point many of you are probably shine Club, and $500.00 to Anah Shrine www.kimballterraceinn.com thinking that rich-greedy-corporate-fat- cats have spoiled Thanksgiving and Christmas with blatant commercialization. I’VE MOVED!! Some of that is true and deserved. 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Noble Ken Hanscom Jr. Reporter  Well would you just look at this, 2012. Happy New Year to all. Hope to see you all at Ceremonial, January 20 and 21st. Our new slate of officers are Scott Folsom, Capt., Dale Porter, 1st Lieuten- ant, Ken Hanscom Jr., Sec., and Reporter, Shriners Hospitals for Children Honor A.B. Hudson and Scott Averill, Treasurer. At this time His life’s desire was to leave his full estate to the organization he loved and we are planning our Golf Tournament for worked to support throughout his lifetime: Shriners Hospitals for Children®. June 24th, at Jato Highlands in Lincoln. On Oct. 22, the hospitals’ officialS gatherED in St. Louis with A.B. Hudson’s Our next regular meeting will be Satur- family and friends to honor him for a gift of more than $60 million, the largest day, March 3rd, at the Oriental Jade, at in the organization’s nearly 90-year history. 6:00. Known widely throughout Kansas as a rancher, businessman, entrepreneur, Birthday wishes go out to Vikki Ryder, inventor andbenefactor, A.B. Hudson passed away in 2008 at the age of 84 Thomas Tash and the elderly Dale Porter. at his home in Wichita Falls. A lifetime member of the Shriners International Only one wedding occurred this month, fraternity, he was a member of his chapter’s Mounted Patrol and traveled the and thank God I checked my list, it was country – from California to the White House – with his beloved horse, Hobo. this reporter and his lovely wife, Donna. In honor of his gift, Shriners Hospitals for Children will name its St. Louis Our next Shrine activity will be the hospital building for him. Shrine Circus. If you have anything that “It humbles us to know that someone of Mr. Hudson’s accomplishments had you would like in the Anahgram, please the lifetime desire to leave his estate to Shriners Hospitals for Children,” said contact me at 794-6675 or kdh6367@live. Douglas E. Maxwell, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the international pediatric hospital system. “This is the largest single gift any one donor has com. given to our hospitals, and it’s perfectly fitting that we name our St. Louis How long has it been since you attend- hospital in his memory.” ed your Blue Lodge? What a great chance Hudson’s daughter, Michele Rothe, members of her family, and numerous to renew old friendships and maybe make friends, employees and colleagues of Mr. Hudson’s gathered in St. Louis for some new ones. UNTIL NEXT TIME, the special ceremony in his honor Saturday, Oct. 22, at 4:30 p.m. SEE YA! “Dad was very proud to be a Shriner and the accomplishments they made assisting children requiring medical care,” said Rothe. “I am proud that my dad’s life desire was to leave this gift to Shriners Hospitals for Children and I know that his friends and I are also very proud to be part of his legacy and the ability to contribute to pediatric care.” Hospital officials say that this is the most significant donation in the organi- zation’s history, and allows them to perpetuate the mission of caring for children regardless of their ability to pay. “We are thrilled that Mr. Hudson’s family and friends will be here in St. Louis, so that we may show our gratitude for his support,” said Mark Ringenberg, chairman of the hospital’s Board of Governors. “It’s people like Mr. Hudson who continue to inspire us as Shri- ners, as well as our staff members at the hospital, reminding us of the important mission we have the privilege of carrying out because of their generous support.” Mr. Hudson began working with his brothers after school at age 7. As a partner in Hudson Oil Company, which was later sold to Koch Oil, he began working full time at age 16. In 1958, he founded his own companies, Work- ingman’s Friend and Highway Oil, which grew to more than 700 employees. At one time, A.B. Hudson was one of the largest landowners in the state of Kansas. He was one of the largest independent cattlemen in Kansas and Texas for many years, and was known as a great steward of the land. In addition, he anonymously supported numerous projects in addition to Shriners Hospitals for Children, such as rebuilding churches, supporting museums, andcreating a foundation to build new homes for tornado victims

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Anyone who tells you that he enjoys a morning’s cold shower will lie about other things too! 24 THE ANAHGRAM ment’s “smoke” house trailer. As the kids enjoyed their learning experience, parents had a chance to see some of the fire safety and prevention products Home Depot car- ries, and learned how simple steps can make their homes safer for themselves Noble Ken Whitney – Reporter and their children. There isn’t much news this month. Just a The event was held as a part of National reminder of the February 16 Valentine’s Fire Prevention Week which occurs every get together in Lake Wales. Don Johnson year in October. is hosting this again this year and we’d Story contributed by Chris Knoblauch, like to see all the warm weather Kampers Jerusalem Shriners get there. Please mark your calendar. Shriners International Experi- Birthdays in January include Julie Ant- ences Worldwide Interest and worth, Lorena Fenlason, Phyllis Jordan, Expansion Sue St Heart, Harold Charles Harding, and For many years, Shriners International Dana Smith. consisted of 191 temples in four coun- Anniversaries will be celebrated by Amy tries: the United States, Canada, Mexico and Algy Wood, and Dianne and Gene and Europe. Thanks to new worldwide Carter. interest in the organization, that number Hope you all are staying warm wherever is increasing. As a result of the great you are, and dreaming of campfires under work by the international development the stars. committee, the fraternity has been ex- panding overseas at a rapid pace. Jerusalem Shriners Partner “I’m very excited about the internation- al interest we’ve had the past year and I with Home Depot in Burn look forward to seeing membership con- Prevention Expo tinue to thrive,” said Past Imperial Poten- Continued on page 25 Chris Knoblauch of Jerusalem Shriners with team members from Home Depot and the Jefferson Parish Fire Dept., in Ha- rahan, La. On October 22, members of the Jerusa- lem Shriners partnered with Home Depot in Harahan La., to raise awareness about fire and burn prevention. The Shriners’ display showcased and distributed the burn awareness materials which were developed and released this year by Shiners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The new mate- rials feature the characters “ Boots and Brewster” and focus on general fire safety in the home. “The kids really liked the new coloring books and the adults truly appreciated the additional tools developed for parents to keep their children safe from burns in the home,” said Chris Knoblauch, a retired firefighter and member of the Jerusa- lem Shriners. “Providing these materials though our partnerships really strengthens our relationships with emergency services organizations and other stakeholders in the community.” In addition to the Shriners’ display, kids had an opportunity to meet firefighters from the Jefferson Parish Fire Department and practice escape skills in the fire depart-

Why can’t life’s problems hit us when we are eighteen and know everything. JANUARY 2012 25 .Continued from page 24 appropriate communication items. Some Clearly our fraternity is meeting a need tate Nick Thomas, chairman of the printed materials are now available in around the world, it is wonderful to be a committee. English, Spanish and French; beashriner- part of the enthusiasm and commitment of In the past two years, there have now.com can be viewed in English, Span- our international Brothers. been three new temples added. At the ish, German, French and Portuguese, and 2010 Imperial Session two temples – we are working toward having Shriners one each in Puerto Rico and The Phil- Village available in multiple languages. ippines – received their charters. This In addition, one of the biggest challenges past July in Denver, at the 2011 Impe- – and accomplishments – of the interna- rial Session, Emirat Shriners of Hei- tional development committee this past delberg, Germany became the 194th year was the creation of a handbook for temple. temples sponsoring international Shrine In addition, legislation was passed Clubs. The handbook includes sections allowing dispensation – one of the about the vision and mission, approval first steps toward forming a new tem- processes, responsibilities, ritual and pro- ple – for Agila Shriners of Mindano, tocol. The Philippines. In addition to the new temples, Shrine Clubs have formed in Puerto Rico, The Philippines, Brazil, Boliv- KAUFMAN ia, Germany, Italy and Australia. There is also growing interest in MOTORS forming Shrine Clubs in several other 952 Dexter Road countries. In order for these clubs to Corinna Me 04928 one day be chartered as temples, they Telephone 631-5100 must show a gain in membership and create nobles of the Master Masons Used Vehicles who signed the petition required to obtain dispensation status which lasts Lee & Peggy Kaufman a year. This past year, the number of estab- lished international Shrine Clubs rose from 33 to 53. On an individual level, the number of creations internation- ally has increased from 118 to 1,193 since 2007. “The relationships developed over- seas are an integral part of the frater- nity’s future and success.” Said Impe- rial Potentate Mike Severe. “I really appreciate everything Nick Thomas and the rest of the committee have done to spread the work about our wonderful fraternity.” A New Flag is Created After the fraternity’s official name change to Shriners International, a new flag was designed. In response to the global growth, changes to proto- col regarding the display of flags and playing on national anthems at Shri- ners events were made. These chang- es were communicated to all temples in a revised protocol pamphlet that can be found on the Shriners Village website. Communicating at an International Level To better serve our current interna- tional members and to aid recruitment efforts, we are continuing to develop

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CARLETON AUBREY JUNKINS 2011, at a Lincoln hospital. He graduated tor, retiring after 30 years at Houlton Port from Lee Academy in 1945 and attended of Entry. He loved to snowsled, hunt with No. 10854 Noble Carleton Aubrey Junk- Husson College. He served in the U.S. friend, David Grant, trap and fish. He was ins of Winterport was born June 14, 1928, Navy from 1945 to 1946, and the U.S. a member of Linneus Snow Club. His spe- in Bangor and died peacefully Nov. 7, Air Force from 1951 to 1952. He was em- cial place was his camp on Squa Pan Lake. 2011. attended by his wife and children at ployed for a while at Penobscot Savings His Masonic affiliations included 55 home. Bank and was office manager at Great years as a member of Silver Leaf Lodge, He proudly served in the U.S. Army dur- Northern Paper Co. from 1953 to 1972. Charleston, affiliating with Aroostook ing World War II. From 1972 to 1998, he owned and oper- Lodge, Mars Hill, and was a past master. He was employed at Bangor Hydro. ated Haskell’s Store, Lee. He was a honorary member of Monument His Masonic affiliations included mem- He served on the church vestry, Lee Lodge, Houlton. He was also a member bership in Howard Lodge No. 69 AF & Academy board of directors and Penob- of Anah Shriners, Bangor, and was a life AM and other Masonic Bodies. His en- scot Valley Hospital board of directors. member of Aroostook Shrine Club, Pr- rollment in Anah Shriners was recorded as He was a member of the Lions Club; and esque Isle. He also belonged to Order of June 21, 1977 enjoyed hunting, fishing and snow travel- the Eastern Star in Friendship Chapter, ing. The place he loved to go the most was Mars Hill, affiliated with Fidelity Chap- DONALD LEROY SMITH his hunting camp, The Owl. ter, Houlton, and at the present time was His enrollment in Anah Shriners was re- a member of Luna Chapter, Presque Isle. No. 8149 Noble Donald Leroy Smith corded as recorded as June 17, 1978 He was a Rainbow Dad for Mars Hill In- of Prospect Harbor and Winter Harbor. ternational Order for Rainbow Girls. His He was born in Whitneyville and passed JOHN R. BRADFORD enrollment in Anah Shriners was recorded away peacefully Nov. 5, 2011, at a Bangor as June 3, 1972 hospital. No. 6628 Noble John R. Bradford of He was an Army veteran of the Korean Houlton was born March 12, 1934 and JAMES THOMAS MANSUR War. He worked several years in construc- died Nov. 14, 2011, in Bangor. He grew tion, before settling into the fishing in- up on a dairy farm in Charleston and grad- No. 6899 Noble James “Jim” Mansur of dustry where, for more than 40 years, he uated from Higgins Classical Institution. Continued on next page managed wharves in Corea, Steuben and After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Prospect Harbor, until he retired in 2004. Force, serving four years in Korea and at His Masonic affiliations included mem- Presque Isle Air Force Base. He was a bership in and Past Master of Winter Har- life member of Frazier Post No. 2599 Vet- bor Lodge No. 192 of Winter Harbor. He erans of Foreign Wars, Presque Isle. He was a member of the Anah Lobster Boat worked several jobs in the area until he Unit. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was started working as a U.S. custom inspec- recorded as June 16, 1979.

WILLARD B. “BERT” STRAWN

No. 11558 Noble Willard B. “Bert” Strawn of Franklin was born April 1, 1929, in Atkins, Ark. and died Nov. 10, 2011, at an Ellsworth health care facility. He joined the United States Navy in Oc- tober 1948 and retired as a senior chief in January 1969, after serving during the Vietnam and Korean wars. After retiring from the Navy he spent 20 years at the Hampton Roads ILA in Virginia as a long- shoreman. His Masonic affiliations included mem- bership in Winter Harbor Masonic Lodge No. 192 AF & AM. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was recorded as September 15, 2001.

FRANK VERNON WHIRTY JR.

No. 7982 Noble Frank Vernon W hirty Jr. of Lee was born June 14, 1927, in Orange, N.J, and passed away Nov. 14, JANUARY 2012 27 Contlinued from previous page He went to work at age 16 hauling pulp- Are you an Anahgram Booster? Bangor was born Sept. 17, 1937, in Ban- wood to help support his mother and $10.00 a year gives you a listing for gor and died peacefully in his sleep Nov. brothers. At age 17, he went to work at one name for one year and supports 20, 2011, at a Bangor health care facility. Eastern Corp. and also sold cars, which The Anahgram. See cupon on page 6 He was a member of Bangor High after awhile led him to open his own deal- School, class of 1957, and spent six years ership, Brehaut Auto Sales. From 1972 to in the U.S. Army Reserve. He retired from present, he worked for H.C. Haynes. He Bangor Hydro Electric Co. and supported and Hannah owned and operated Brehaut’s and volunteered for many years at Ban- Take out for many years. During that time, gor Children’s Learning Center. He could He also drove school bus, and on the last often be found each morning at Dunkin’ day of school, would stop the bus at the Donuts on Main Street sharing his stories take-out and give each student a free ice and mischievous smile with his friends. cream. He was a member of Odd Fellows. His Masonic affiliations included and ac- He served on Lincoln Town Council for tive member membership of St. Andrews nine years and had been a member of the No. 83 AF & AM of Bangor and the York Jaycees. Rite Scottish Rite bodies. His enrollment His Masonic affiliations included mem- in Anah Shriners was recorded as June bership in Horeb Lodge No. 93, AF & AM 16, 1973 and other Masonic Bodies. In Anah Tem- ple he was a member of the Anah Wheel- CARROLL A. “CAL” MCKAY ers and a founding member of Anah 4 by 4’s. No. 7525 Noble HERMON - Carroll A. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was re- “Cal” McKay of Hermon was born Dec. corded as recorded as June 5, 1971 19, 1931 in Milo and passed away Nov. 20, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force during World War II in the Philippines. He married Glo- ria Kierstead and moved to Newburgh, where he farmed for several years and raised their five children. They enjoyed camping with many friends in different parts of Maine. They moved to Hampden where he started his own power equip- ment company, which consisted of chain saws, lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc., and later moved to Bangor continuing with the power equipment business. He and his wife then started a new business venture called McKay’s RV, selling camp- ers and accessories. He was a licensed pi- lot owning his own airplane, enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing, and attended Hermon Baptist Church. He wintered in Florida for many years, and continued working in the RV business well into his 80s. His Masonic affiliations included -mem bership in Lynde Lodge No. 174, AF & AM, Hermon and other Masonic Bod- ies. He was a member and ambassador of Anah Shriners. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was recorded as June 19, 1976

HERBERT G. BREHAUT

No. 6438 Noble Herbert G. Brehaut of Hampden and Lincoln was born July 16, 1928, in Winn and passed away Nov. 22, 2011, at a Bangor hospital.

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WHO IS IT ??? Only one person identified Noble Warren Orcutt, Sr in the “Who Is It” column. Last month. It was Donna , Mrs. ,Bill Perkins. She will receive a one year listing in the Anahgram Boosters for taking a part in our little “Fun feature”. If you know this months person, or think you 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 listing for one year. The supply of pictures is running very low so if you have someone you would like to show off send it to the editor or drop it at the Recorders office. This feature can only continue with your help! !

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