Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Bangor, Maine

SEPTEMBER 2012

Noble Don Copeland (L) and Potentate Anthony V. “Tony” Bowers (R) are shown here on a mission to collect camels’ milk for the upcoming NESA Shrine Association Field Days to be hosted by Anah Shriners on September 13, 14, and 15. Fifteen Shrine Temples from the Northeastern U.S. and Canada are to take part.

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ShootingShooting forfor thethe STARSSTARS The Anahgram Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Anahs 90th year - Chartered June 15, 1922 A Chapter of Shriners International P.O. Box 735, Bangor Maine 04402-0735 Telephone 207.942.2254 - Fax 207.942.1944 Website: www.Anahshriners.com - e-mail: [email protected] Volume 80 Number 9 September 2012 Gerald L. Harvey- Editor/Advertising Manager WINNER OF SIX DROMEDARY AWARDS

MERRILL R. BRADFORD 1917-2012 Potenetate 1971 Past Potentate Merrill R. Bradford of Bangor was born October 17, 1917 in St. Pamphile, Quebec and died August 6, 2012 in Bangor. He was a 1939 graduate of the Uni- versity of Maine and a 1942 graduate of Harvard Law School. Anah photographer, Noble Bob Hodgkins took the above photo of one of the 4x4 After being admitted to the bar Units at the recent Summer Fest Parade held at St. Albans. People attending the he served a tour with the Army Air NESA Field Days on September 13, 14, and 15th will have the opportunity to see Forces in the central Pacific where he as many as 100 plus distinctive Shrine units from all over the Northeast United earned a commendation for his part in States and Canada in the giant parade on Saturday, September 15th. a major military trial. Following his He is survived by his wife Wilma military service he settled in Bangor and their four children, M. Ray, John, Anah’s first Festival of Trees and became one of the early partners Lynn Cyr and Ann Ligums and their is scheduled to begin on Sat- in the Eaton Peabody law firm. His spouses and several grandchildren and career in law flourished and with his urday, November 17th. Mark great grandchildren. your calendar and bring a wife, Wilma became involved in many His Masonic affiliations included community activities, supporting membership in Past Master of St. An- friend or two! (See page 3) many civic causes. Among the com- drews Lodge No. 83 AF & AM, The munity organizations in which he was Scottish Rite Bodies and Anah Shri- OCTOBER DEADLINE IS involved were the Bangor City Club, ners where he rose through the ranks to WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH. the Tarrantine Club and others. become Potentate in 1971. 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 Pinkham, P.P., Box 8, Holden , ME 04429, Tel. 843-7763 BURNS: Robert Turner, 32 Island Drive, Windham, ME 04062, Tel. 892-3124 Springfield Hospital: 1-800-322-5905 - Boston Burns Hospital: 1-800-255-1916

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2 THE ANAHGRAM SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 20 1 COMING EVENTS FOR... SEPTEMBER 2012

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Aroostook S C Anahgram Wash. Ctounty Second Section Acadamecians Meeting Labor Day Deadline S C Meet Meeting Picnic

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Northeast Shrine Association Field Days - Bangor Grandparents’ Day Funsters Meeting NASCARS Meeting Waldo S C Highlanders Meeting Ceilidh At Peaks Chanters Audit. Meeting 16 17 18 19 Tri-County 20 21 22 Shrine Club Rosh Hashanah Divan Meeting Daughters of the Bangor-Brewer POW/MIA Nile - Stated Begins Anah Association Waldo County Recognition Day Meeting Shrine Club Practice for N.E. S C Lobster Ceremonial feed Golf Tourna- 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ment at Bar- ren View Keystone Kops Yom Kippur Aroostook S C Meeting Meeting Wash. Cty. S C Lobster Feed 30 Daughters of the Nile Northeast Days (Hilton Gardens)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Second Section Meeting

Anahgram Deadline 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Aroostook S C Columbus Day NASCARS Meeting Waldo County Potentates Meeting Observed Shrine Club Reception Sunshine Club Meeting

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Divan Meeting Tri-County Bangor/Brewer Shrine Club Shrine Club Anah Association Meeting

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Daughters Acadamecians Second Section of the Nile Stated Meeting Noble of the Year Founders Day

28 29 31 30 COMING EVENTS FOR...

Keystone Kops Halloween Meeting OCTOBER 2012

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 Continued on page 22 Continued on page 4 Continued from page 1

SEPTEMBER 2012 3 years! Remember, to enjoy all of the fun, you must be involved in the “action”!! If you are unsure what to do give Sonny a call at the Center or call Guy at the Bangor Masonic Center; I am sure they can find something for you to be a part of!! On “Sick Call” lately has been our own Ron Jordan, Ron we certainly hope you Greetings Nobles and Ladies, are getting better! Those eating cake this month include: Well here we are into the Dog Days of Ladies Deb Dunham, Pam Tracy, & Anne Summer, and what a great summer it has Grant. Nobles Bud Morrison & Gaylord been. Here in “No man’s land” we need Sundt. some rain for the farmers and gardens. Anthony “Tony” Bowers Those that have taken that “BIG Around the realm I’m hearing everybody Potentate PLUNGE” this month include: Sam & has been very busy “Shooting for the is the Potentates Reception, 90th Anniver- Agnes Carr, Tom & Carol Fernald, Bob & Stars”. sary of Anah and new Candidates night, Jean Fernald, and Yogi & Doris Seymour. First Lady Carmel and I went to the bring out these guys and their ladies, and We hope all of you had a “wonderful, Christmas in July in Trenton a couple of show them off because we are proud of magical day, and wish you many more! weeks ago and for some reason I did not them and their sponsors. If you have any I guess that is the “scoop” for Septem- dry out until I got home that evening. Fun- old Anah or Shrine memorabilia please ber 2012; remember “live each day as if it niest thing I heard was “for an old guy you bring it out and show it off for all to see. were your last”!! can run fast”. We had a great time there. Also we have the Festival of Trees in No- MOTHER! Put your top down . . .we are I got my second ride in the chariot in Is- vember we are working on and we need off to Bangor, to the “Field Days”!! land Falls last weekend another great time to sell “CAR RAFFLE TICKETS”. Get Crusin’ Wally and almost went over, glad those last two them from the office and push. Please... guys didn’t let go. LOL. The NESA Fall Last but not least Shrine Safely. Have a Field Days are upon us, please come and great rest of the summer. “Shooting for the help, participate and have a great time, it Stars” Remember your “Blue Lodges” is what Shrinedom is all about, Come and see all the units from the northeast and see Yours in the Faith, old and make new friends. Also bring our new Shriners out if you sponsored one or two or three and help them get involved and see how we have fun. October 13th Anthony V. “Tony “ “Toe Tag” Bowers Potentate

is almost over?! But, never fear, Septem- Santa Claus is Coming to Town! ber (and all of the fall) can be very nice indeed!! Speaking of September, in just a Welcome the Anah Shriners First short time Bangor will be filled with visit- Festival of Trees. Noble Wally Fenlason, Reporter ing Nobles and their Ladies from all over Hello Ladies & Nobles, the Northeast and Canada! The NESA Plan now to bring the whole family and Can you believe that our “summer 2012” Field Days only come around every15 support our last fundraiser for 2012. Our Shrine Center will be decorated in a Christmas theme with many trees on Supporting people and their communities display. Beginning on Saturday, Nov 16 and continuing through the following Saturday, Anah will open its doors to the community, with the dining hall people’s United Bank ready to serve a light meal or Christ- is proud to support the mas goodies. Do not forget to pass by the 50/50 raffle table In the Main Hall where you will find the trees all decorated and ready for you to place a ticket in the basket. (A real winter won- anah shriners derland) In another room you will find items for a silent auction. .There will be something for the entire family to experience and all for a $2.00 admis- Call: 207-942-4800 sion. Click: peoples.com Hope to see you there with some of Visit: over 370 branches your friends across the Northeast Anthony (Tony) Bowers: ©2012 People’s United Bank Member FDIC 2012 Potentate 4 THE ANAHGRAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS was taken to the hospital on August 4th Academicians...... 12 suffering from a heart attack. Let’s all Aides...... wish him a speedy recovery. Aroostook S C ...... If I have missed anyone please let me Athletic...... know. I can be contacted at mestore@aol. Band...... 11 com. Bangor-Brewer S C...... We march so they can walk. Boosters...... 6 Calendar...... 2 Chanters...... 15 Noble Andrew St. Amant, Reporter Circus...... Extra, extra read all about it. We are look- Clowns (Bangor)...... 16 ing for Nobles to march with us. Did you Clowns (Aroostook)...... know that we march so that others can Convertibles...... 3 Daughters of the Nile...... 23 walk. Come in, join us for flag wagging Directors Staff...... 14 FUN! If you can beat a drum we would Drum & Bugle...... love you to march to the beat, this just Editor...... might keep us in step. Flag Unit...... 4 Thank you, thank you to Noble Tom and Funster Unit...... 7 Lady Bonnie MacDonald for opening Go-Karts Unit...... their home to us after marching the Dover Hancock County S C...... 18 Parade. What a spread of food and hospi- Highlanders...... 5 tality was laid before us that fine day. The Hospital News (Springfield)...... 21 Indy Cars...... water was low but the spirits where high. Kampers Klub...... 12 Thank You goes to Capt. Gerald Cary for THE ANAHGRAM Kanteen Corps...... opening up his camp for our kayak and ca- Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Keystone Kops...... noe trip and for the great barbecue he put Bangor, Maine Lobster Boat Unit...... 20 on. If you like bean-hole beans you must Office of Publication Mini-Car Unit...... join the Flag Unit and have some of Capt. P.O. Box 735 Mini-Bike Unit...... 22 Carey’s. Guaranteed to make you toot. Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 Mystery Person...... 7 The cake and candles this month are for Telephone 207/942-2254 Fax 207/942-1994 NASCARS...... 23 the following Nobles: Scott Drinkwa- Northern Penobscot S C ...... ter, Mike Connolly, and Chris Urquhart. Email: [email protected] Obituaries...... 24 Website: http://www.Anahshriners.com Oriental Band...... The Ladies: Mary Smith, Marie Harmon, Brenda McMannus, Beverly Moulton, and Past Masters Unit...... Available by subscription $12.00 per year. Patrol...... Julie Herbest. Birthday wishes to ALL of YOU. EDITOR Photo Unit...... 21 ADVERTISING MANAGER Potentate...... 3 Happy anniversary to Nobles and their Gerald L. Harvey Provost Guard...... Ladies: Eugene and Gladys Kelley, Ce- 586 Main Street, P.O. Box 735 Public Relations...... cil and Lucy Sprague, Floyd and Norma Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 Second Section...... 10 Hardison. Tel. (H) 991-9708 Schoodic Shrine Club...... Just found out that Noble Corey Roberts Email: [email protected] Sunshine Club...... 11 Fax: (H)-989-7931 Tri-County S C...... 9 BANGOR-BREWER DIRECTOR PHOTO UNIT Waldo County S C ...... 13 Dennis Bryant Washington County S C...... 19 SHRINE CLUB 1036 Ayers Jct. Rd Wheelers...... 13 Charlotte ME 04666 4x4 Unit...... 13 Home Tel: 454-3514 THURSDAY Cel.:214-6522 September 20 Dennis Bryant Remember a loved one Lasagna Dinner ASST. DIRECTOR PHOTO UNIT Bob Hodgkins with a listing in the w/ Salad, Rolls & Home Tel: 938-3864 BOOSTERS. Chocolate Cherry Cel: 341-0866 See page 6 Cake THE ANAHGRAM is published monthly Deadline is the 5th of the month preceding publication unless advertised otherwise in the New Members Always Welcome Proceeds benefit Bangor-Brewer Shrine Club previous issue. THE ANAHGRAM reserves the right to accept or refuse any item for publication.

ANAH’S DIVAN

Illustrious Potentate Antlhony V. Bowers. Chief Rabban F. Lee Kaufman Assistant Chief Rabban Thomas J. Clukey . High Priest & Prophet Donald “Jesse” Thomas Oriental Guide Robert L. Turner Treasurer. Julian S. White, Jr. Recorder Harold W. Crocker, P.P 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.

Never be one to start trouble. You know how crowded the hospitals are right now. Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the Recorder’s Office

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ing a Ceilidh. It will be at Peaks Audito lessons, please contact me at pipinglepre- ium. Check our website for more details: [email protected]. anahhighlanders.com for a link to the Cei- Noble lidh details. Ernie has procured several Mike Murphy prominent Celtic groups, including former Reporter Highlander Tom Seymour. You are all invited, and bring a friend. Until next time, may God be with you. Greetings Nobles and Ladies. If anyone would like piping or drumming It is August and it is hot. This will be one of my shorter reports. Since the last report, we played at the Tatoo in Fort Knox, it is a musical event that had four bands playing in the parade grounds in the Fort. It was a very nice evening. We also played for the Lincoln Homecoming on the 21st. The band had a new picture taken for pub- licity. Our schedule shows that we will be playing for the Senior World Little League tournament in Bangor on August 11th. Teams from all over the world converge on Bangor to do the playoffs. ESPN cov- ers some of the games. It is great exposure for the Shriner’s Hospitals. On another note, your Highlanders were the first local band to be in the Bangor Folk Festival. We will make history at this year’s Folk festival as we will be the first band to be invited back! We will be marching the festival goers from the rail- road stage to the main stage in the early evening. We are also scheduled to per- form on the Dan Cashman show. I’m not sure what that is, but it will be on TV. Finally, the Friday evening of the North- east Shrine, the Highlanders will be hav

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SEPTEMBER 2012 7 formed in the 80s and has assured us that Our next meeting will be September 10th we will continue to see Burt in parades. at the Shrine Center in Bangor with a 6:00 Who is it ??? After reading Wayne’s letter we accepted social and 7:00 meeting. See ya there! two more new members. Brandon Lane joined the ranks and has already acquired Recruiting is a full time job Fred Flintstone. And Aarron Mower who Are you working? has already been marching as Elmo finally made it official. It’s great that these guys are jumping head first into a costume and making many appearances. September birthdays are as follows, Chorleen Billington, Trudy Clarke, Janis Frost, Jake Buck, Attle Smith, Dan Leclerc, Aimee Leclerc, and Amanda Frost. George & Sheila Alley, Bruce & Trudy Clarke, Dean & Donna Washburn, Wayne The person in the July “Who is it” col- & Lori Foster, Bob & Nancy Buck, and umn was recognized as Noble David Gary & Jackie Harris have shared another Bowen. He was identified by 1. Noble year of matrimony this month. Royce Wheeler, 2. by Alfred Reynolds, 3. by Tim Dutch, 4. by Maurice “Skip” Campb ell, 5. by Duncan Brown and by Second Section 6. Carol Hersom. No one recognized P.P. George Peabody in the August Anahgram. If you know this month’s person, or think Noble of the Year Night you do, call Recorder P. P. Sonny Crocker at 942.2254 or e-mail the Editor at [email protected]. The first one to To Honor identify the person wins a free Booster listing for one year. The supply of pictures Noble Mike “Jappo” Samiya is low so if you have someone you would October 27, 2012 like to feature send it to the Editor or drop it at the Recorder’s office. This feature 5:30 – 11:30 PM can only continue with your help!! $15.00 per person for Nobles or guests (Members of the public welcome)

The program will consist of:

Noble Frank Wilson Entertainment Reporter Greetings Nobles and Ladies. Cold hors d’oeuvres Since last month we have had our July Dinner includes Baked Beans, Ham, meeting where the secretary and treasurers reports were both read and accepted. We Lasagna, Salads, etc have gotten close to our membership limit BYOB – Setups available by donation as written in our bylaws and with new members coming out of the woodwork we Dress code: Business Casual need to make some space. Wayne Foster after all his years of marching as Burt has Tickets available from Second Section decided he would like to go emeritus to Members or at the Recorder’s Office Until October 12. help make some room. Wayne has been a dedicated Funster since the unit was Music for dancing Will be provided

SHUTTLE BUSSES Will be running during the evening with pick ups at the Bangor Auditorium

Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of The Anah Second Section and contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions.

The main reason why t’s so easy to “go to the devil” is that he’ll meet you half way. 8 THE ANAHGRAM ANNUAL POTENTATE’S RECEPTION and Anah’s 90th Anniversary - New Nobles Night Saturday, October 13 At the Anah Shrine Center Honoring Illustrious Sir Anthony V. “Tony” Bowers Anah’s Potentate 2012

Nobles: This is the event that honors our Potentate as he nears the end of ten years of service as a Divan member. Come and spend this special evening with Tony and his Lady Carmel and fellow Divan members.

SOCIAL HOUR: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM INTRODUCTIONS: 6:00 PM

Dinner immediately following

Prime Rib au Jus or Baked Stuffed Haddock $25.00 per person (includes bar)

Program and Dancing until 10:30 PM With Anah’s own D.J. Eric Lunt

SEMI-FORMAL DRESS: UNIT MEMBERS WEAR UNIT JACKETS TICKETS: AVAILABLE AT THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL UNTIL WEDNESDAY OCTOBER, 10 Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the Recorder’s Office Shuttle bus service will be provided from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM To and from The Fireside Inn and Bangor Pipe Parking lots.

Net proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Anah Shriners and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions. SEPTEMBER 2012 9 play deck floor. They removed ivy from Eagle Scouts Donate a existing planters to plant annuals and pe- Wellness Garden for Pa- rennials. Their hard work has resulted in the Well- tients at Shriners Hospitals ness Garden, located on the third floor for Children – Boston outdoor play deck and consisting of two On May 10th, Shriners Hospitals for Chil- fruit, vegetable and herb gardens. The gar- Tri-County Shrine Club held their An- dren - Boston (SHC – Boston) unveiled den offers a unique therapeutic option for nual Summer Bash on the 4th of August. their Hospital Wellness Garden. Michael SHC-Boston patients by giving them the It was a beautiful day, plenty of sun and Donovan, a member of the Massachusetts ability to nurture and cultivate their own some breeze. This event was held at the Boy Scout Troop 212, created the garden vegetation. Piscataquis Valley Fair Grounds after the as his Eagle Scout project. Donovan, who Therapeutic gardens are increasingly Homecoming Parade. Forty Nobles and is the son of SHC – Boston nurse practi- being utilized in hospitals and healthcare their Ladies enjoyed a barbeque feast of tioner Mary Donovan, planned the entire facilities to help meet the physical, psy- roast pork and roast rib roast were the endeavor, presented the idea to the Board chological and emotional needs of their main attraction. Before the meal, the at- of Governors and even coordinated fun- patients. Gardening can complement goals tendees enjoyed the Libation Hour, com- draisers for supplies. Michael wanted to set for a patient in the areas of nutrition, plete with finger foods and plenty of cold create something meaningful for Shriners physical activity and stress management. beverages. Thanks to Nobles Folsom and patients while achieving his Eagle Scout The garden plays an important role in the Watson for manning the Libation Table. badge. He and his fellow scouts Mike healing process, which is part of the over- President Doug Dulac called the affair Scollins and George Callahan, along with all Shriners –Boston Wellness Program. to order, he thanked all that were instru- other volunteers, built two raised flower The Wellness program’s mission is to pro- mental in preparing the food for the day. beds and refurbished teak chairs and the Continued on page 10 A Tip of the Fez to Don and Deanne Mer- rill and Dick and Debbie Dunham. What a great team. Other Nobles helped with the cooking of the meat, or so they thought. Noble Dick Leeman gave a very inspiring Invocation. We then prepared to eat, and eat and eat. There was plenty of food; everyone ate to their hearts content. Winner of Doug’s basket was a Lady from Gil- man Electrical Supply in Newport. Her first name was Cindy, that was all that was on the ticket. At press time, I hadn’t notified her yet. But she will be surprised when I do. Representing the Divan was Chief Rabban Lee Kaufman. Directors present were Dave Weaver and Harlan Emery. Aide Emeritus in attendance was Ron Green. Unit Heads present was Scott Folsom of the 4x4’s and Doug Dulac of the Second Section. It’s always a plea- sure to have Past Potentate Chuck Ken- nedy in attendance. After the meal Noble Chris Russell of the Highlanders graced the gathering with a few songs on the Bag Pipes. After a great afternoon, the Nobles and their Ladies headed for their various destinations. Hope to see everyone at the Northeast in Bangor in September. Big Day for Anah, come out and support your local Temple. Hope our Treasurer Marty Taylor is mending, we miss his smiling face at our meetings.

ALWAYS WORK ON MEM- BERSHIP, WE WOULDN’T BE IN THE SHRINE TODAY IF SOMEONE HADN’T ASKED US. ALSO DON’T FORGET YOUR LOCAL BLUE LODGE. IT’S WHERE IT ALL BEGINS.

The average man lives 30 years longer than he did a century ago. He has to, to get his taxes paid. 10 THE ANAHGRAM Continued from page 9 a success, come on out and help out. mote health, wellness, and the functional Our September meeting is scheduled for outcome of children recovering from burn the 7th at the Shrine Center. After that FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE injury. Children can visit the garden to we will meet on Friday, October 5, 2011 VISA and MASTERCARD plant, maintain, and harvest the variety of at the Shrine Center. If anybody has any are accepted at the herbs and vegetables contained in the gar- news or something they would want to den. Or the children and their parents can share with our Nobles, contact me any- Recorder’s Office simply enjoy the fresh air in the colorful time at 944-0340 or email me at anah- and peaceful surroundings. [email protected]. Any new Part of Donovan’s initiative was made Nobles wishing to join the Second Sec- possible by donations from the follow- tion should plan on attending our Sep- ing organizations: Aleppo Shrine Temple, tember meeting and get your application The Charity Fund of Boston Commandery, in to be voted on. We start our meetings DBS Lumber, Lowes, Home Depot, Fac- at 6:30 PM so you should plan on being tory Paint and the Kennedy Garden Cen- there around 5:45 or so to get everything ter. With additional donor support, future taken care of before we start our meeting. planning is underway for the development September birthday wishes go out of garden structures that can be easily ac- to Ladies Noreen Holt, Vicki Jor- cessed by children using wheelchairs and dan, Gail Nason, Jeanette Tardiff, patients facing other physical challenges. Gail Wallace, Sherry Wardwell and Given the diligent support and enthusiasm Nobles Big Ed Nason, Harland Wil- displayed, it is anticipated that the garden liamson and Jessi Wiles-Chamberlain. will be a cherished, fundamental compo- September wedding anniversaries go out nent of the care provided to SHC-Boston to Vicki & Gary Jordan, Irene & Sherwell patients. Littlefield and Robin & Jeff Reynolds. Until next time, have a safe month.

Nobles - Do you belong to a Noble Fred Patterson, Reporter Unit? Most have openings! Greetings Ladies and Nobles. Due to the new deadline of the 5th of the month to get the Anagram article in it’s diffi- cult to write an article for September by that date, but here goes. What a summer we have had. By the time you read this, schools will be back in session and we will be getting ready to meet again. We had a family day in August at No- ble Bob Mott’s house again this year, more to follow in future Anahgrams. Waterfront Concert parking looks like it is coming to an end at the old Miller’s parking lot due to the new restaurant opening in their old building. To my knowledge we will continue to use ERA Dawson’s lot so any help on the events would be helpful. 2-3 hours is all it takes on the day of the concerts and everyone’s help “Come One, Come All” is appreciated. Contact Nobles Tom to Bretiweg or Mike Gray for information. HAROLD “SONNY” CROCKER’S The third annual Second Section Nobles Retirement Bash Appreciation Night is right around the Saturday, November 10th corner. Tickets are still available from Second Section members or at the Re- at corder’s office. Tickets are only $15.00 The Anah Shrine Center per person for an evening of dinner, silent auction and dancing. This Appreciation • Social hour: 5 pm to 6 pm Night will be to honor the service that • Dinner: 7 pm to 8 pm Anah Clown Mike “Jappo” Samiya has provided to Anah Shrine over the years. • Remarks and Guest Speakers 8 pm to 9 pm Date of the night will be October 27, • Dancing 9 pm to 12 pm 2012 at the Shrine Center. Silent Auction Ticket information items are still needed, contact Noble Jerry Hayes for information or what is needed will be in the October Anahgram for items. Participation of as many unit Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Anah Shriners members is needed to make this event and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. Some who are the easiest on the eyes are the hardest on the nerves. SEPTEMBER 2012 11

Bonnie Turner Reporting Our Holiday Marketplace is right around the corner to be held on Saturday, Novem- ber 3, 2012 at the Shrine Center. If anyone would like to have a table or help in any way, please contact Sue Black at 338- 4142. She would love to hear from you. Jackie Smith has made us a beautiful quilt for our quilt raffle. Tickets will be available this fall and at the Holiday Mar- ketplace. Sunshine Club will also be participating in the Anan Divan Feztival of Trees in November. The quilt will be on display and there will be tickets available to purchase during the festival. President Peggy will have a promotional table for Sunshine Club at Peaks Audito- rium during Northeast Shrine Association Highlander’s Ceilidh on September 14 at 7:00 p.m. THE ANAH BAND PERFORMED IN DOVER DAYS PARADE ON AUGUST 4 Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Octo ber 9 at the Shrine Center. Social hour conditions permitting. will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please come to the So the fall and winter takes us to prep for next summer, adding more to our reper- NOBLES meeting and bring a friend, we would love If you are not a member of one to see you there. toire for the street, ceremonial, and circus, AGAIN DATES TO REMEMBER: plus the annual meeting. of Anah’s fine Units or Shrine NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 9, Find the Mason at your blue lodge the Clubs you are missing out on a 2012 musicians, ask them to join, find the alter- lot of fun and camaraderie! HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: Saturday, nate Band Aides and truck driver, help us November 3, 2012 to grow, one member at a time. SUNSHINE CLUB QUILT RAFFLE TA- BLE AT ANAH DIVAN FEZTIVAL OF TREES: November 2012

Noble Earl Lord, Reporter A great summer of events had a pretty good average attendance to help raise money for the hospitals. Each event provided an opportunity to promote Shrine dome by allowing some friends to join us. Thanks to those who made it possible, to the new members who joined thanks to an active band member who proudly wears Proud Supporters of his Shrine watch as multiple first line sign- er. Thanks to Fred Banks for driving Do- ver and to the Daughters of the Nile who the Anah Shriners support their Shriner with setup assistance and sacrifice. We do urge that the newly wed have more control over the ingestion of the great food from his new wife that Now with 3 Locations in the Bangor Area! causes us to get a BIGGER band shirt for Christmas Tree Shops Plaza Broadway Shopping Center Hampden him. 52 Springer Drive 609 Broadway 57 Western Avenue At this writing we are awaiting confirma- 947-9674 942-3146 862-2211 tion from other Northeast Shriners to join us for a mass band in September playing some original temple band music or other www.katahdintrust.com famous Shriners. We also plan to go to Ashland • Bangor • Caribou • Eagle Lake • Easton • Fort Fairfield • Hampden • Houlton Corinna earlier in the day for a parade Island Falls • Limestone • Mars Hill • Oakfield • Patten • Presque Isle • Van Buren • Washburn

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Noble Ken Whitney, Reporter Summer’s over, but right now it sure doesn’t feel like it. It’s hot and dry from where I sit. Not much to talk about. We only have one activity left. That is the Pumpkin Patch during the Northeast Field Days on September 14 and 15. If you haven’t made reservations, it’s probably not too late. Birthdays this month will be celebrated by Marie Harmon, Faith Colburn, Bernice Currier, Louise Lanctot, Roy Jack, Rachel Jack, Dale Clifford, Deborah Dunham, Don Johnson, Phil Mondville, and Keith Antworth. Anniversaries will be celebrated by Al- len and Bonnie Chase, Don and Barbara Johnson, and Arthur and Phyllis Watson.

Noble Ron Bilancia, Reporter Hello Fellow Academicians: If you have not yet sent in your2012 dues, please do so at your earliest convenience. THIRD-notice bills have been sent out, and some people are still in arrears. Please send $10 checks payable to Anah Acade- micians to Ron Bilancia , 59 Allison Park, HOUSING ORDER FORM Brewer, ME 04412. We do not operate in For order to collect money, but we must col- Northeast Shrine Association Fall Field Days lect money in order to operate. September 13, 14,15, 2012 We are looking for some people who may be interested in working with Paul ANAH SHRINERS HOTEL: Kelley to learn about the calliope, how it HOLIDAY INN 404 ODLIN ROAD, BANGOR, ME. operates, and how to help maintain it. We Room rate is $99.00 plus tax per room per night for room types: could really use a few people to step up 1King, 1 Double, or 2 Doubles for this purpose. Please let us know if you Room rate is $109.00 plus tax per room per night for room type with 2 would be interested. Queens The unit picnic is Saturday, September 8th starting at noon at Bud and Lorna TO ORDER ROOMS PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN Young’s once again. If you want lob- TO: sters, we are going to try to get them again EARL “YOGI” SEYMOUR, 17 ASPEN WAY, BREWER, MAINE 04412 through Andy Mays. Please let me know Make check’s payableto Anah Shrine Housing $100.00 deposit required if you want lobsters. Email me or call me CREDIT CARD # ______EXP date______at 989-2617. The next unit meeting will be held NAME______PHONE #______Wednesday, October 24th at Anglers Res- ADDRESS______TOWN______taurant in Hampden starting at 6pm. This ZIP______is a new restaurant for us, so we are going ROOM TYPE: 1 King___1 Double___2 Doubles___ to give it a whirl. It comes well recom- Rate is $99.00 per night plus tax. mended. R00M TYPE: 2 Queens___SOLD Rate is $109.00 OUT per night plus tax. Yours truly and family have had a very SPECIAL REQUESTS: ______good summer kayaking at Pushaw Lake, ARRIVAL: Thursday______Friday______Saturday ______up at lake camp in Seboeis, down with DEPART: Sunday ______Continued on page 13 When you start to get even, why not get even with the man who has done you a favor? For your convenience - Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the Recorder’s Office

SEPTEMBER 2012 13 Continued from page 12 4x4’s plus one was totaled. Needless to family on the coast in Addison and in Bar say the moose left some of his belly and Harbor, and many other adventures in and organs all over the 4x4’s. To make matters around home. I have painted five rooms worse, the trucks could not be cleaned for in the new house. Good thing I like to do two days as we had to wait for an insur- that. We’ve also done a few other minor ance adjuster to come. A big thank-you to Noble Ryan Otis, Reporter updates. We are very happy with the new Dale Porter as he cleaned the trucks and pad. Lauren has had a very active sum- got enough running for Lincoln’s Home- Nobles and Ladies: mer. She’s like a seal. Swims for hours coming. Another summer month has flown by, nonstop. She is looking forward to sec- Our golf tournament is scheduled for Au- our July meeting was a great family BBQ. ond grade. gust 25th at JaTo Highlands in Lincoln. In The Dryden Dutch Memorial and an- Have a great September everyone. As al- case you get this Anahgram before then nual Divan visitation occurred in August, ways, don’t hesitate to contact me at 989- you can still play. Contact Paul Scott at a great crowd as always and we raised 2617 or [email protected] with 794-5380. some funds for our Scholarship Fund. any news, comments, concerns, gossip, Lots of great prizes and a barbecue to fol- Make sure you mark your calendars for jokes, outright lies, or just plain old com- low. our September meeting, Thursday the plete and utter nonsense that you would Birthday wishes this month go to Craig 13th. Come kick off the NESA at Waldo like to generously share with our Nobles, Bussell, Charles Ryder, and the elderly County. Ladies, and Anah Shrinedom in general. Dale Blake. In my younger days I think he Nobles make plans to also join us led me astray a few times. Anniversaries Wednesday September 19th for our 1st this month are Scott and Betty Averill. annual Lobster Feed held at Young’s Lob- Love just blooms on Buttercup Way. ster Pound. Can’t you just see the lights coming on in There are still a few gun raffle tickets those Lodges that have been dark all sum- available call for more information, 469- mer? Let’s all find a young or even older 5604. man and introduce him to Masonry. See you at the Northeast, Until next time, SEE YA! Since last we spoke, we Wheelers have terrorized the streets of Lincoln. Just the size of our behemoth wheelers must have certainly inspired awe, especially when in such large numbers. The 28th of July found us closer to home in Bucksport. Some of the hills there terrorized us! We Wheelers are looking forward to the NSA Field Days on September 13-15. It is rumored among our members that we will compete this year. Having learned from our first competition on Cape Cod, all our Wheelers are now equipped with G.P.S. (as a favor to me!) Happy September anniversary to Nobles and Ladies Walter and Claire Kennedy and Ralph and Julie Robshaw. Happy birthday wishes for this month are extend- ed to Lady Sara Robshaw and Nobles Eric Moran and Dan Pride. Remember, a good Mason makes a better Shriner. Teddy TaTa Reporting

Noble Ken Hanscom Jr. Reporter September, Northeast on the 15th, and kids back in school, even mother is happy. I realize this is old news, but had already submitted August Anahgram column. After the fourth of July parades, while traveling home, a moose decided to take on Dale Porter’s truck and trailer hauling our 4x4 trucks. Dale, Joanie, and Seldon were not hurt, thank-you Lord! We had extensive damage to four of our

One thing a kid brother can’t understand is what attraction his sister has for young men. 14 THE ANAHGRAM CLOWNS will draw many people to the Bangor area these newbie’s out to our club and unit ac- BANGOR and to our local Shrine headquarters. Jesse tivities. The only way the Shrine can sur- Noble John DIRECTORS STAFF Thomas, Roger Grindle, Yogi Seymour vive is by getting more of the membership Noble to name a few have put in a lot of hard involved Reporter Dave Weaver work on this project for a couple of years. In closing I would like to make a pitch Reporter Thanks a lot guys for your dedication. The for the ANAHGRAM. I’m sure you’re all last time the Northeast was held in Bangor aware that the cost of printing this award the heavens opened up and did it ever rain. winning monthly report to all ANAH Shri- There wasn’t much going on during the ners is constantly going up. For the sum of month of August so I didn’t bother to That was back in the old days when the Washington County Shrine Club used to $10.00 a year you can help defray the cost write a column, just to give your eyes a and have your name or that of a loved one rest. I hope you all have enjoyed the nice cook the seafood with wood. Down pour- ing rain and wood fires don’t go well to- published every month. I’d like to see the weather. First off I want to thank Richard names of all of ANAH’s Directors pub- and Vicky Otis, my niece, for allowing us gether but that crew successfully cooked all that seafood and served it in a timely lished monthly. What do you guys think? to have our picnic at their camp on Swan I would also like to congratulate my great Lake. What a great location. Our Direc- fashion. Let’s hope that history doesn’t re- peat itself this year. nephew Ryan and Brooke Otis on the birth tor’s picnic went over pretty well. I only of their second son, Jedsen Louis Otis, wish everyone could have made it but We created 59 new nobles in June and now that the Shrine clubs are starting back whom I will probably call “Gene”, after I’ve been through quite a few summers, Ryan’s grandfather. in my lifetime and I know it can be a very up let’s all make an extreme effort to bring busy time of year. There are five or six couples that hang out at Montagiel Pond most weekends in the summer and we always say that we will get together in the NSA FIELD DAYS fall or winter to have a meal. We never do. BANGOR, MAINE So this year we decided to have a Thanks- giving dinner on the Saturday after the SCHEDULE* 4th of July. We did the whole thing from trash can turkey to homemade cranberry September 13, 14, 15, 2012 sauce including deserts. What a feast and what a good idea. The ladies very quickly Thursday, September 13, 2012 figured out why we celebrate that holiday in the fall. If you’ve ever baked a turkey 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Golf Tournament – Bangor Municipal Golf Course when it’s about 80 degrees outside you 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration at various hotels know the answer. 4:00 p.m. Q’s Hospitality – Holiday Inn Odlin Road September looks like it could be a busy 6:00 p.m. Counterparts Dinners month. The Northeast Shrine Field Days 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hospitality at The Holiday Inn Odlin Road Friday, September 14, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NSA General Business Meeting at Anah Shrine Center 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Market Place at the Elks Club TBA Ladies Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Bangor 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Clown Competition at Bangor Mall 4:00 p.m. Unit meetings and Parade meeting 4:00 p.m. Q’s Hospitality at Holiday Inn, Odlin Road 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hospitality – Holiday Inn Odlin Road Saturday, September 15, 2012 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Unit Competition at Freedom Industrial Park. Coffee & Donuts available 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Market Place at the Elks Club 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Ladies Luncheon at Spectacular Events, Griffin Road, Price $30.00 12:30 p. m. Parade Lineup , Penobscot Plaza & Exchange Street 2:00 p. m. NSA Parade steps off 4:00 p.m. End of parade reception for Shriners and Ladies at Bass Park behind Paul Bunyan Statue 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Lobster Feed at Bangor Auditorium – 2 Lobsters, Clams, quahogs, mussels, corn and dessert. $40.00/person. If you would rather have steak it will be $30.00 /person * Subject to adjustment Thanks for coming, come back soon and have a safe trip home.

Many a game is won by an error, and many an appetite lost by a hair. SEPTEMBER 2012 15

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Nobel Carl Stewart, Reporter Greetings Fellow Nobles: Since the June Ceremonial we haven’t been very active. It’s great to settle into the lazy days of summer but they won’t last long as the Northeast Shrine Associa- tion Field Days are creeping up on us. We will be there in September on the 13 - 15. As usual, we are still looking for new members so please consider joining Second Section us. We meet at 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month at the Anah Shrine Center (starting in September). Noble of the Year Night Jimmy Leighton tells me he has two, maybe three, new members interested. I know you will offer your congratula- To Honor tions to Alma and Charlie Johnson for their anniversary in August and to Jimmy Noble Mike “Jappo” Samiya Leighton on his birthday October 27, 2012 5:30 – 11:30 PM Shriners Hospital for Children-Boston $15.00 per person for Nobles or guests Outreach Program with (Members of the public welcome) Bangor’s Eastern Maine Medical Center The program will consist of: Eastern Maine Medical Center held its an- Entertainment nual Trauma Conference on May 10 and 11, 2012. Cold hors d’oeuvres Our Shriners Hospital for Children - Bos- ton had two speakers travel to Bangor to Dinner includes Baked Beans, Ham, attend this conference and speak about the importance of referring burn victims to a Lasagna, Salads, etc verified burn center. BYOB – Setups available by donation On Thursday Larry Topliffe, RN discussed burn care overview from 1:00-2:30 Dress code: Business Casual pm and then from 2:30-4:00 pm he spoke about burn wound and exfoliates disorders assessment and care. Dr. Philip Chang had Tickets available from Second Section a session on the criteria for patient referral Members or at the Recorder’s Office to the Burn Unit from 4:00-5:00 pm. Until October 12. Friday started out at 8:00-9:30 am with Dr. Chang talking about inhalation injury Music for dancing and airway management. Larry Topliffe, Will be provided RN then discussed outpatient wound strat- egies from 9:30-10:30 am. Dr. Chang fin- ished the conference from 10:30-12 am explaining reconstructive procedures for SHUTTLE BUSSES managing burn and non-burn related inju- Will be running during ries. the evening with pick During the two half day programs they ups at the Bangor had 110 participants that consisted of doc- Auditorium tors, nurses, and EMTs. Dr Chang and Lar- ry Topliffe, RN both feel that the trip was successful and it helped everyone attend- Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of ing to understand how important it is to re- The Anah Second Section and contributions are fer burn victims to a verified burn center. not deductible as charitable contributions.

Prestige is merely the reputation today of past performance. 16 THE ANAHGRAM fans at the annual Chapin Park Block Par- CLOWNS ty in Bangor on July 24. BANGOR The streets of Bucksport were made more Noble John lively by Div-It, Fou, Patches, Piggy, ”Flip Flop” Kidder, Spiffy, Jappo, Chuckles, and Scotty dur- Reporter ing the annual Bucksport Bay Festival Pa- rade on July 28. That same day, Guilford I always find myself wondering why was pleased to have Babycakes, Coota, summer seems to go by so fast. As you Sweet-P, Bo-Bo, Papi, Ducky, Swish, Fuz, read this it will be back to school, back to Jasper, Pooch, Gizmo, and Wow-e in their Blue Lodge, and Northeast Shrine Field annual Riverfest Parade. The unit gath- Days weekend will be right around the ered at Mr. and Mrs. Gizmo’s house later corner. that day for an afternoon of great food and The wrap-up on unit activities for the 4th friendship. of July includes a solo appearance by Jiggs Congratulations to Donnie (Bo-Bo) in the Lubec parade and him being joined Young who received the honorary 33rd by Busta and Diggah in the Eastport and degree in Scottish Rite Masonry in Cleve- Pembroke parades. Clipper and Wow-e land this August. We are all very proud did an incredible job when they paraded in of you and this well deserved accomplish- Bar Harbor on Independence Day. ment! Congratulations to Lady Janice and First Annual Festival Div-It, Jappo, and Patches appeared at your family as well whose love and sup- of Trees is coming to Home Depot Children’s Workshop on July port helped make this achievement pos- seventh sible. Anah! in November Fou helped Friends and Family Market in That’s all for now! Plan to attend and Ellsworth appreciate their customers by a solo appearance there on July 9. Fou has Help Anah Grow bring a friend! been very dedicated this summer and has Sign up a new candidate covered many, many events. today Jiggs appeared at the annual Center Ring Circus Band concert in Bucksport on July 13. On July 14 Pooch made a solo appearance in the Lagrange parade. Fou appeared at the Cub Scout Day Camp BBQ at Craig Brook Fish Hatchery in Orland. Jiggs entertained golfers on the links of Barren View Gold Club in Jonesboro for the Daughters of the Nile annual golf tournament. Jasper and Julie Eugley hosted their annual pig roast at camp which was well attended by clowns and spouses who enthusiastically reported that they had a great time. Chopstix did a clown make-up seminar and brought laughter and smiles to the children who attended the Maine National Guard Youth Camp in Gilead on July 19. On July 20 the unit voted Pat (Pooch) Kel- ley to full membership status after a very successful apprentice year that seemed to fly by. Pooch and his Lady are a great ad- dition to our unit! At this clown meeting we also made a $1,000 donation to the Shrine Center to purchase wine and water glasses for catered events which will save our Shrine Center a great deal of expense in rental costs. July 21 was another busy three-event day. Fou enjoyed nice weather, nice people, and a beautiful venue at the Associa- tion for the Blind outing at Camp Capella. Coota, Babycakes, Sluggah, and Gizmo appeared in the St. Albans Summerfest Pa- rade. Diggah, Ducky, and Bo-Bo helped Sebec celebrate their 200th Anniversary by parading in that town. Div-It, Piggy, and Scooter twisted many, many balloons when they greeted their

Confidence in yourself is a necessary step on the road to success. SEPTEMBER 2012 17 children,” said Martin J. Gavin, Presi- HELP dent and CEO of Connecticut Children’s. “We’re looking forward to working close- VISA ® WANTED ly with Shriners Hospital to expand this care for more children and families in our and NOBLES…The Circus has come and region.” MASTERCARD ® gone but 908 Nobles have not paid for During the Imperial Session, the Plan- their Circus tickets and in order to close ning Committee from the Joint Boards Are accepted the books on the 2012 Circus all tickets of Shriners Hospitals for Children unani- at the Recorder’s Office have to be accounted for. Please take a mously approved the proposal set forth by for your convenience minute to look around your house, office the Springfield hospital to pursue partner- or desk drawers or any other place they ship opportunities with Connecticut Chil- could hide and send in the $35.00 for dren’s Medical Center. them or return the tickets. Thanks in advance for your help. H. W. “Sonny” Crocker, Recorder

Shriners Hospitals for Chil- Thank you, Ahah Shriners, dren® & Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for all of the good work you do Propose Partnership Plan to Enhance Pediatric Services in in our communities! the Region

Springfield, MA – A partnership proposal to align the services of Shriners Hospitals www.BHBT.com • 1-888-853-7100 for Children,® Springfield, MA and Con- necticut Children’s Medical Center, Hart- ford, CT was presented to the Shrine del- egates at the 138th Imperial Session held in Charlotte, NC earlier this month. The proposed multi-phase plan outlines opportunities for both hospitals to combine clinical and financial resources to expand pediatric subspecialty services to children in the New England and Upstate New York regions. “Our goal for proposing a mutually bene- ficial long-term partnership with Connect- icut Children’s is to increase operational efficiencies, grow our core orthopaedic volume and expand subsurgical specialty services offered at Shriners Hospitals in Springfield, while preserving our mission and strengthening our identity,” stated Charles R. Walczak, Shriners Hospital MAKE IT SIMPLE Administrator. “For its partnership commitment, Connecticut Children’s will be positioned to obtain significant market ANAH Shriners Dues Subscription share in several surgical subspecialties and expand its reputation outside Con- I would like to purchase a dues subscription to ANAH Shriners. I necticut.” understand that my dues (currently $45.00) will be charged to the “As these partnership opportunities are YES! being explored, our local board members credit/debit card listed below each December and my membership card mailed want to assure the Shriners Hospital fam- to me. I also understand that I may cancel this subscription at any time by con- ily that securing a viable and sustainable tacting ANAH Shriners office at 207-942-2254. I understand that no other charg- future for the hospital is at the heart of our es will be made to this card by ANAH Shriners without my permission. discussions with the leadership team at Name ______Member Number ______Connecticut Children’s. Our commitment to future generations remains as strong as Email address ______our legacy to the countless children whose Billing Address ______Phone Number ______lives Shriners Hospital has changed over Billing City ______State ______Zip______the past 87 years,” stated David H. Burst- Credit Card Type ______Card Number ______Exp.______ein, Esq., Hospital Board Chairman. Signature ______“Both Connecticut Children’s and Shri- Please cut this out and mail to Shrine Center. P.O. Box 735, Bangor ME 04402 ners Hospital have a distinguished history of providing the highest level of care to NOTE THIS IS FOR YOUR 2013 DUES AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER. Soap is a fine thing, But it never works until you apply it! Continued from page 21

18 THE ANAHGRAM and 15. Let’s get out and support our Po- Donna Malloy. tentate, Tony Bowers, and show him what Late congratulations to honeymooners a great Temple he heads up. Perley and Karen Merrick, Bruce and Lois Anyone with any news can reach me at Clark, Nelson and Clare Grindle, Wilbert 667-5125. I’ll try to leave my answering and Joan Terry, and David and Sandra machine on. Neal. Late birthday wishes go to Julie Rob- Current honeymooners are Sam and Ag- shaw, Kenny Gilbert, Louise Sealy, Pat nes Carr, Clarence and Ester Rodick, Eu- As some of you know by now, our recent Gross, Clare Grindle, John Mott, Terry report in the Anahgram was the report from gene and Gladys Kelley, Cecil and Lucy Wessel, Glenna Ellis, Robert Wessel, Cin- Sprague, Aaron and Angie Grindle, Mi- a year ago. It was not the report we sent, dy Walls, Prescott Briggs, George Torrey, but unfortunately, something went awry. chael and Nancy Madore, and George and and Howard Heath. Ruth Torrey. It must have dropped in from cyber space. Current birthday celebrators are Leni Here is the correct report along with our Whoops! Gotta go! My Lady Faye and Weaver, Ralph Robshaw, Mrs. Chuckles my black lab, Cookie, are taking me shop- current news. (Cheryl), Jeni Weaver, Eileen Churchill, There was no meeting for the month of ping so I can buy a picture of a moose. Elaine Jones, Bruce Clark, Lee Lowell, Sometimes I wish they would give me a July or August. Heard Howard Heath and Eugene, M. Michael Billings, Chris Urqu- Donny McHenan and their crew did a su- little break. I certainly know what a moose hart, Pam Tracy, Scott Ford, Cecil Fer- looks like!! per job serving about 130 people at the nald, Wendy McKim, Joyce Wasson, and lobster feed. Also heard the refreshment wagon went dry early. I guess someone wasn’t paying attention. Once again, a tip of the fez to two great Shriners. Alonzo Walls from Florida was in the area and paid a visit to Bud Bordeaux and John Fer- nald this past month. Also heard he is quite an antique car collector like his brother, Putt. Noble Wayne Butler took Lady Phyl- lis fishing and she got a hook in her hand and had to go to the emergency room. That must have been one expensive fish, Wayne. Rumor has it that Tom Fernald’s new skiff got run over by an 80-footer. No one got hurt-that’s a good thing. Maybe you should find a new parking spot, Tom. Noble Steve Fernald’s daughter, Emily, was recently home for a week for her high school re- union. Noble Jimmy Nolan and Joelle are taking care of a grandchild. Noble Bob Fernald is having some tire trouble with his Mercedes. The Northeast Harbor Lodge hosted a dinner for the Scottish Rite Bod- ies this past month. Stopped in to check on Gordon Robbins the other day, and he is doing okay. Noble Forrest DeMeyer had a birthday on July 4th. Heard he’s going moose hunting with one of his fellow Shri- ners. That is some gift to get, right For- rest? I guess we’ve got to get busy and get some target practicing in. One good thing about it, we won’t have far to go. It will be like hunting in our back yard. Heard a lot of other Shriners got lucky in the drawing too-Danny DeWitt, Floyd Hardison, Bill Fernald, and Yours Truly. My daughter, Joy, won a mountain bike in a recent drawing in Trenton. She thinks I should ride it to Atlanta for some exercise, but I told her I didn’t think I could take the 100 degree weather. John Fernald’s garden is growing well. There will be lots of cucumbers soon and some homemade pickles. I hear Carole (with an e) has been doing some entertain- ing for Geddes’ counterparts in the Shrine. Heard Tommy has put a bigger tank on his boat, and I don’t think they are talking about a water tank. Don’t forget the Northeast Shrine Days coming to Bangor on September, 13,14,

Did it ever occur to you that criticism, like charity, might well begin at home? SEPTEMBER 2012 19 tember 13th to the 15th, come join the fun. Kennedy, Napoleon and Bernadette Beal, Brad told us that there will be a golf tour- Tom and Bobbie Foss, Vernon and Gail nament at Barren View Golf Course in Scott, Mike and Nancy Bailey, William Jonesboro on Sept 29th. That is the same and Ruth Smith, George and Shelia Alley. day as our Lobster feed at the Blue Bird Let’s all pray for snow, we don’t need a Ranch in Jonesboro. Please come and join lot just some, because Cat is where it’s At. Noble Robert Look Reporter us. It’s a lot of fun and lots of food. School is going to be opening and that Our next meeting will be September 6, means buses. Be sure to be extra careful I’m not sure where that meeting will be it’s the time of year for school buses load- held, but call any Washington County CANDIDATES ing and unloading. It’s a state law that Shriner and they’ll find out and get that you must stop for this. You never know info to you in time for you to attend. where kids are going to dart into you path I would like to wish the following a very WANTEDRecruiting from. happy birthday in September: Barry Hans- We had our annual joint meeting with com, Donald Wright, Bill Sternbergh, Phil (ALWAYS)is a the Mini-Car Unit to prepare for the an- Mondville, Hope Prout, Leni Weaver, nual Bob Smith’s Picnic at Kelley Point. Napoleon Beal, Nancy Chapman, Vernon Signfull timethem job. up It was a Ladies night and we had pot luck. Scott, Skip Pennell, James Cox, Cecil Fer- The food was delicious and we had a nald and Sandy Alley. Are you working? good crowd. Those present were Impe- Congratulations to following for wed- now for rial Photographer and our secretary Dick ding anniversaries: Mike and Dawn Kilton and Lady Caron, Assistant Chief Gooch, Dick and Margaret Gardner, Guy January of Directors Dave Weaver and Lady Leni, and Nancy Chapman, Walter and Claire Bill Sternbergh, from the membership committee our 1st VP BJ Cherry, owners of this fine Kelley Point location Ed De- genhardt, Assistant Chief Greeter Robert Look, Captain of the Mini-Car Unit and our President Todd Alley and Lady Sandy, Past Potentate Ed Sprague and Lady Gay- le, Past Potentate Ed Pellon and Lady Es- ther and Second Ceremonial Master Brad Prout. Those that were present from the Mini-Car Unit were Joe McDonald and Ladies Belinda and Mary, Ronnie Dun- phy and Lady Hope, Larry Emerson and Ladies Ronda and Kianna, Preston Alley and Lady Michele, 2nd Lieutenant Brian Strout, Raymond Crowley, Treasurer Fred Brown and 1st Lieutenant Robbie Robin- You can have your own miniature potato Barrel Pen/Pencil son. Holder for your desk or buy some as gifts for your friends. The Mini-Car Unit wanted me to put a plug in for them. They are selling tickets for a trip for two for a LasVegas Get Potentate Tony has come up away, round trip fare from Bangor, 4 night with the idea of a desk acces- hotel stay, airport transfers and hotel tax- sory based on the historical es. They are $10.00 each and 1000 tick- side of potato farming in Aroos- ets will be sold. Ask any Mini-Car Unit took County in the past. member for a ticket. “Potato barrels like this were We understand the Carolyn Wright is what I grew up using, first filling feeling better. Hopefully she’ll feel up to then hooking with tongs, then going to the Bob Smith’s picnic. I’ll let rolling then moan and off you know how she is doing next time. trucks. I even spilled a few The members of the Mini-Car Unit that along the way. HE..HE..These are lobster fisherman are going to donate miniatures are made in Island the lobsters for the Bob Smith’s Picnic, Falls on a wood lathe by Jim that’s quite a savings. We have this pic- Odgers. I have burned NSA nic with the idea that it’s a thank you to and Bangor, Maine on them as the members for all of the work during the well. They are $15.00 each year. We don’t plan to make any money. and can be purchased at the Over the last few years we have lost mon- Recorder’s office. The pro- ey so gradually the cost of the meal has ceeds will be used to support gone up. We are working to keep the costs the Northeast Fall Field Days in down, fewer toys for the kids and with the September 2012. donation of the lobsters we should be able Thank you for your help. to keep the losses to a minimum. Tony Bowers, The Northeast Shrine Field Days are Potentate coming right up. They will be held Sep-

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The Oriental Band performs at the recent Potato Blossom festival in “The County” Photo by Noble Steve Summerson of the Anah Photo Unit.

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Noble Scott Forbes, Reporter The Lobster Boat Unit has seen a flurry of activity lately. It has been a great parade season so far with no rain! Been a little on the hot side though but excellent showings for the parades. The unit had been to Cherryfield, Jonesport, Pembroke, Machias, Eastport, Reverse mortgages Lincoln, Milbridge and Rockland since RaeReverse Ann RicemortgagesReverse mortgages the Ceremonial and good times were had Homefor seniors Mortgage Consultant or older by all. for seniorsfor seniorsor older or older A congratulations shout out to July and WellsCall Fargo today Home for MortgagemoreCall today information. for more information. 1Call Cumberland today for Pl, more Suite information. 214 August birthdays and anniversaries go- Rae Ann Rice Rae Ann Rice ing out to Noble Ray Ellis Happy birth- Bangor,Rae Ann ME Rice 04401 Tel: Cumberland Cumberland207 262 5218 Place, Place, Cumberland Place, day and anniversary to him and Glenna. Fax:Bangor,Bangor, 877 302 Maine Maine 0817 Bangor, Maine Happy birthday Runtz Farnsworth and an- Cell: 207 974 8996 - - Toll- -- - Free: 800 318 3182 Ext. 5218 niversary to him and Ora. Happy anniver- NMLSR ID: 419094 sary Terry and Joan Terry as well as Wes- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, ley and Marien Rolfe, Doug and Cheryle N.A. Wells FargoWells Bank, Fargo N.A. Home All rights Mortgage reserved. is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, ASN.A. /-/ WellsN.A. Fargo Bank, Wells N.A. Fargo All rights Bank, N.A.reserved. All rights reserved. Munson, Perley and Karen Merrick. And AS /-/ happy birthday Bill Sinford. The unit would like to welcome new member Noble Kenneth Crowley, welcome aboard Ken. We have boats available, won’t you con- sidere joining us?

It is no trick at all to take a cheerful view of the other fellow’s troubles. SEPTEMBER 2012 21 PHOTO KIMBALL TERRACE INN And UNIT MAIN SAIL RESTAURANT Noble Northeast Harbor Bob Hodgkins, Reporter Tel: 800.454.6225 www.kimballterraceinn.com Howdy unit members. This is from a brand new computer: My other died, - ca- put, - goneso, - killed by the computer bug somehow. I only heard from Merland with some info that we took clown photos and they NEWS FROM YOUR were happy (and clowns should be) this photo guy was at St. Albans summer fest SPRINGFIELD last month and photo’d the 4x4s. Then in SHRINERS HOSPITAL the heat I went to Dexter for the 9th an- By Rodney Pinkham and Norris Nickerson nual pig scramble, in which I take a photo of each kid and his pig. about 65 kids out Hospital Board Members of 460 caught a pig, large turnout for hot weather. I have not heard from the boss, I guess Dear Nobles: he is very busy with the seaweed business At the Imperial Session held in Denver, Colorado, July 4-8, 2011, voting since summer is their big season: members of the organization adopted legislation to allow acceptance of insur- This thing seems to be working so I will ance co-pays and deductibles from commercially insured patients, families end this. Keep in touch members, send in or guardians for services at the 20 U.S. hospitals. The legislation allows photos of what you are doing. Shriners Hospitals for Children to advise these families of their insurance That’s all from downtown Hartland, plan’s requirements for payment of private, commercial insurance co-pays and thanks. deductibles. Keep smilin’’ our lenses will be looking However, this in no way changes the health care system’s mission of provid- for you! ing the highest quality of care regardless of the patient’s or family’s ability to Later the Flashbulb. pay. Families have received statements about these changes to our hospital system. After a patient’s visit the insurance claim will be processed and the When did you last sign an insurance company will then let Shriners Hospitals for Children know what application for a new member? the co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible amount is. Once that information is received Shriners Hospitals for Children will be sending a statement to the family explaining the amount due. It will contain instructions on where they are to send payment. Shriners Hospitals for Chil- dren is not able to accept or process payments directly at the hospitals. If a family cannot pay their co-pay, co-insurance or deductible, it will not affect their access to care at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Be assured that every necessary step has been taken to ensure that our patients and their families have been informed. We have sent notifications to the families explaining the legislation and established a hot line for them to use if they have any questions or concerns. Our families have been very understanding and supportive of this change and we will continue to reassure them that our mission is still the same. They will continue to receive the highest quality of care at all of our 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. While this is a change within our healthcare system, it is also a necessary one in order for Shriners Hospitals for Children to effectively negotiate managed care contracts and work with insurance companies and provider networks. This change is only an operational one and will not affect the mission of our great philanthropy. Yours in faith, Alan W. Madsen

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For the great majority of us, the easiest way to get a living is to earn it. 22 THE ANAHGRAM One source told me that they rode past a group of ladies who were really cheering them on and getting right into the spirit. He was feeling pretty proud of that. That was your wife Herb. Don’t let it get you down Herb; the only group we really need to impress is the kids we will be able to help at the end of the season. Happy birthdays to Bill Benson, Diane Estes, Scott Welch, and Margaret Cote. Monte and Shirley Billings, Dick and Lin- da Ireland, Frank and Eileen McGillicud- dy, Thomas and Lorraine McKay, Cory and Mindy Pelletier, all tied the knot in Sept. Congratulations to all of you. In closing I’d like to say how happy the unit is that Ed Youngblood and Margaret Cote became Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood on June 8th of this year. We are all very happy for you.

Aroostook Shrine Clowns greet folks at the Potato Blossom Festival. Photo by Noble Steve Summerson of the Anah Photo Unit.

Noble Michael “Sid” Alley, Reporter We are midway through the parade season and things are gearing up for the Northeast Field Days. We are busy practicing, fixing tired mini-bikes and shining them up. We are shining ourselves up a bit too. New competition uniforms to polish our look are on order, and win or lose; at least we’ll look sharp doing it. My work schedule was changed recently and I found myself scheduled to work on most of our remaining parades. However, Getting together to serve you better there are still enough guys able to make the parades and so far we have had a great year. I’ve been told that the Rock- land parade was a good time, it always is.

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Take it easy, there is no point in being the richest man in the cemetery. SEPTEMBER 2012 23 placed with the Funsters in July. So I’m going to give this another try anyway. DAUGHTERS The Nascars have been very busy. The OF THE NILE second annual NASCAR weekend at Tim- Caron Kilton, P.Q. berland Acres Campground was huge suc- Reporter cess weather, events, and the generosity of the attendees was amazing. Thank you to the Golfers who golfed on Last weekend we had our Christmas par- that hot, hot day this summer. All stayed ty at Timberland another great event and with it and completed the 13th Annual good weather. The party is a lot of work Golf Tournament for Ankh Temple No. for a few people. I say THANK YOU to 160. This was the fourth year Barren the nobles and ladies that put so much into View Golf Course hosted the tournament this event. for us and as usual a good time was had Next it will be off to Katahdin Shad- by all. Many nice prizes were donated ows Campground August 25 for the an- this year and every golfer received a prize nual NASCAR weekend in Medway. If regardless of score. A big thank you to you like pancake breakfasts you should Lenny Espling for managing the tourna- Continued on page 25 ment for us and most of all for his GEN- EROUS donation to Ankh Temple. An- other big thank you to the Anah Shrine Clubs and Units who sent us donations. Thank you to JIGGs for attending on such a warm day. Jiggs is always faithful to us and everyone looks forward to his arrival. Ankh Temple is very busy preparing for the Daughters of the Nile Northeast Days. This event will be held in Bangor at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sept. 27th – Sept 29th. The theme of the weekend is Maine and will feature Maine products, animals, etc. Welcome bags, table favors, and games have been prepared by our members to feature Maine animals and products. Our guests will be invited to take the “Wicked Good” degree written by Pr. Barbara Joy. There will be banquets, entertainment by Units of the Temples, we will have a Ceremonial, informational seminars, and a marketplace. This is the first time for hosting the Northeast days by Ankh Temple and the members are working to make this a fun weekend for our visiting temples as well as ourselves. It gives the Daughters of the Nile Tem- ples in the Northeast the opportunity to share fellowship with those whom we have not visited for awhile. Queen Jane Ritchie reports that she is excited and honored to be asked by Anah Shriners to represent Ankh Temple No. 160, Daughters of the Nile at the North- east Shrine Association Field Days. Anah Shriners hosts the Field Days every 15 years in Bangor. As Ankh Temple is only 13 years old, this is the first opportunity for the Daughters of the Nile to be repre- sented in Bangor.

Noble Perry Fowler , Reporter As many of you may have noticed I missed the article for August. You may also have noticed that my article was re-

For the great majority of us, the easiest way to get a living is to earn it. To be continued next month

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outh, for more than 13 years. He was a for- EDGAR C. THOMAS PAUL FRANCIS GILES mer 50-plus year member and past master of Sebasticook Grange, Newport. No. 9672 Noble Edgar C. Thomas of No. 6185 Noble Paul Francis Giles of His Masonic affiliations included mem- Morrill was born Aug. 12, 1927, at the Franklin was born August 8, 1933, in bership in Meridian Splendor Lodge No. 49 Thomas family home in Morrill and Franklin and passed away June 27, 2012 of Newport. As a member of Anah Shrine passed away on May 12, 2012, at The with family by his side at home. he was a former member of the Highland- Tall Pines Nursing Home in Belfast. He was an active member of Franklin ers. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was He spent his early childhood in Mor- Veterans Club, where he called bingo and recorded as June 3, 1972 rill until the family moved to Montville, enjoyed sharing stories and a beer with where he grew up and attended school. He his many friends. He served in the U.S. RICHARD L. PERRY, Sr. enjoyed fishing in the summer, hunting Air Force, Naval Reserves and as a civil- in the fall, and ice skating in the winter. ian construction worker during the Viet- No. 9686 Noble Richard L. Perry, Sr. of On occasion he would ride on bicycles nam War. He served the Town of Franklin Addison was born in Harrington October with his brother and sister to Belfast to in the positions of selectman, constable 10, 1931 and died on June 26, 2012 at watch movies, a round trip of more than and tax assessor. The American flags that home. 15 miles. He also spent time exploring line Route 182 and side roads of Frank- He grew up in Addison and settled there Frye Mountain, which was conveniently lin are the result of his effort and love with his family as an adult. located in his back yard. for his community. He was a member of He worked at many jobs throughout his As he grew older he helped out on the American Legion, Fishers Island, N.Y. He life including over-the-road trucking for farm. He worked in the garden, hayed, worked many years as a heavy equipment many years, lobster fishing , shrimping and cut and chopped the winter wood sup- mechanic. His hobbies included flying, collecting fish from the weirs, running the ply, and attended to all other tasks of a surveying, hunting, fishing and bee keep- sardine carrier the Jasper Wyman until it subsistence lifestyle. In the mid-1940s ing. He was a jack-of-all-trades and was was retired. He loved tractor trailers and he joined the Army and was stationed in never too busy to help a neighbor with dump trucks and owned many throughout Japan. He enjoyed the travel and the ex- any chore. Paul and Teddy loved to trav- his life. He ran his own business, Down perience. While in the service he trained el and for 17 years spent several weeks East Boat Haulers, for 12 years. One of his as a paratrooper and was a member of the every spring in Aruba where they made grandsons called him “Rand McNally” due 11th Airborne Division. His motivation many lifelong friends. to his wide knowledge of roads throughout for jumping out of aircraft was not of the His Masonic affiliations included mem- the United States. base jumping, squirrel suit, thrill-seeker bership in David Hooper Lodge No. 201 His Masonic affiliations included mem- of today. His motivation was the $5 or of Sullivan and other Masonic bodies. His bership in Tuscan Lodge No. 106 AF & $10 extra a month he earned for doing so. enrollment in Anah Shriners was recorded AM of Addison and the Scottish Rite Bod- When he returned from the service he as June 7, 1969. ies. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was married Ruth Weymouth of Morrill. recorded as June 19, 1987. Continued on next page ELMER A. PEARL

No. 6687, Noble Elmer A. Pearl of Pal- myra was born December 25, 1934 in De- troit and died July 13, 2012 at his home after a long illness. He was a graduate of Newport High School, class of 1953. He served his country as a U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran, serving for 14 months in Korea. He was honorably discharged after eight years of service. After his discharge from the Army he married Patricia A. Carter, July 2, 1960. They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage. He was employed by United Parcel Ser- vice as the automotive manager for the State of Maine. He and his wife owned CARING FOR GENERATIONS and operated The Village Store, Plym- J o r d a n - F e r n al d FUNERAL HOMES Your wishes for the type of funeral you want for yourself or a loved one can be outlined in advance like a will, prearranging a funeral is part of putting your affairs in order, yet it costs you nothing. Call us to set up an appointment. 1.800.667.2595 - Mount Desert Island • Ellsworth • Blue Hill www.jordanfernald.com SEPTEMBER 2012 25

Continued from previous page Continued from page 23 tient needs to exercise his fingers, he can In his working life, he was a jack of all make a note to attend a future NASCAR play games and touch the iPad.” Some fun trades and had numerous jobs in many lo- weekend either at Timberland or Katahdin applications include a Cat Piano where cations throughout the state and beyond. Shadows it is worth the trip. you can simply touch the cat and it sings, He frequently had two jobs at a time, one Among these big events the unit is still Guitar Hero which is geared more towards of which would be outside work. He was managing to make parades and are off to teens, or even an app called ReSongify employed for years at H.N. Stover Co. in Rockland as I sit and type this. Another that allows you to create your own music Belfast selling furniture. He was a carpen- beautiful sunny day. by recording your voice, processing your ter, owned wood lots, picked beans, cut I’m going to attempt to catch up on birth words, and applying it to music. While a pulp, and spent summers clearing land . days and anniversaries tool like the Cat Piano can promote ther- In his copious spare time he owned and September birthday wishes go to Judy apy geared towards finger movements, a operated an antenna business and did mi- Moore, Susan Saunders, Kristin Varnum, tool like ReSongify can give control back nor TV repairs. In his business he had a Andrew MacDonald, Alyssa Varnum, to a patient by creating his or her own very liberal payment plan. He bought Chris Gould, Jodie Lord, and Michael Ar- unique song. The key to make any experi- stock antennas 10 at a time, in order to get cher. Honeymooners are Tim and Penny ence with the iPad successful, especially the tenth one free. The free antenna would Fox and Buck and Debbie Page. regarding patient therapy, is assessment. usually go to a family with little means, Happy birthdays in August were to By- Bradbury notes that there is continuous poor TV reception, many children and an ron Dill, Sr., Lacy Linscott, Tadd Linscott, assessment of patient engagement through astounding need for cartoons on Saturday Cindy Walls, Madeline Springer, Penny any activity; especially those using the mornings. Fox, Dawna Archer, Erica Page, Roy iPad. It is important to keep the child In the 1980s he was dispatched to Alas- Sprague, Lawrence Lord, Aislynn McCaf- engaged and interested in the activity at ka by his then ex-wife, Ruth, to join his ferty, and Will Blaisdell IV. Celebrations hand. daughter. While in Alaska he managed the of marital bliss go to Ken and Debbie The iPad is also a great distraction tool. shipping and receiving department of a Worden, Ed and Pat Coolidge and Bryon Whether the iPad is used for a five minute large grocery store in Bethel, a remote Yu- and Susan Saunders. procedure or a 3 hour dressing change on pik Eskimo bush village on the southwest- Here is who was not printed in July for the ACU, Bradbury says that “the iPad is ern coast, 400 air miles from Anchorage. birthdays Jessica Fox, Haley Worden, good for blocking the view, something so He was redirected by his daughter to Renee Worcester, Rebecca Archer, Mike simple but so helpful. Furthermore, Brad- Wassila, Alaska, where the climate was a Springer, Jack Lee, Belinda Swett, Bruce bury says she is able to “earn their trust bit more forgiving. In Wassila he assisted Walls, Mike Linscott, Byron Dill III Continued on page 26 her business partner with security in a new “Buddy”, Lee Klug, and anniversaries for housing development. Although not clear Lee and Lorraine Klug, Jason and Melanie as to who was tired of who’s behavior, Lee, Vincent and Linda McIntyre. when he returned to Maine he became a full-time caregiver of his sister, Ruth, and Christmas Comes Early Continued from page 24 last month maintaining the security of the seeds in the bird feeders, which were under constant different machines patients will see in op- threat from the obese grey squirrels that erating room, talking about the IV after frequented them. surgery, and looking at an app to assess He was an unfailing, loyal supporter their ‘pain scale’ which shows various sil- of the Morrill community and the New ly faces that illustrate the different levels York Yankees. Despite the clashes the of pain they may experience. two caused, he performed many tasks for Another primary use of the iPad is for town folks, both noticed and unnoticed. therapy. Bradbury explains that “if a pa- he infrequently attended church, he had a deep faith in God. He simply lived by the church teachings, and taught by example. He will be remembered best and fore- most for his sense of humor. There was not a situation that existed or a conversa- tion held that was not made a bit lighter by his quick-witted comments. His Masonic affiliations included membership in and Past Master of the Quan- tabacook Masonic Lodge No. 129 of Searsmont and a current member of the Bangor-Brewer Shrine Club. His Masonic buddies checked in with him on a regu- lar basis, which was of great comfort to him in his later years. The Masons and the lodge members were both a very important part of his life up until his death. His enrollment in Anah Shriners was recorded as June 13, 1987. 26 THE ANAHGRAM Continued from page 25 with games and by doing things that they want to do and then they seem to open up more.” One outstanding experience Bradbury had with a patient for when a boy was having stitches removed and was very nervous. Bradbury chose an animal noise sound application as a distraction tool and “the ® boy was completely enthralled.” Bradbury Shriners Hospitals for Children : explained that each staff member was an animal. “I was the turkey, the doctor was Experts in Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury the crocodile, and each time he would turn to me to gauge my reaction. He wanted to be humorous and I loved that!” of Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Philadelphia – is held The ranges of possibilities for the iPad, as every three years. Subsequent meetings have been funded by a tool for patient development, are end- the health care system and several Shriners temples, especially less. In fact, Bradbury states the child life Saladin Shriners of Kentwood, Mich. staff is “hoping to conduct an actual study of each of our interventions – asking: was The Steel Conference is recognized as the definitive this successful and why?” Bradbury says international pediatric SCI meeting. As the organization that the children love the iPads and they responsible for providing this educational program for are so accustomed to using technology and physicians, therapists, nurses and other health care that, “we are so lucky that people and or- professionals from around the world, Shriners Hospitals for ganizations like the Boston Burn Founda- Children® is clearly recognized as the leader and expert in tion have been very generous to us the field. Approximately 170 medical professionals from North A perfect Gift for any Noble or Shrine Lady on any occasion America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, MEMBERSHIP IN THE SHRINE’S 100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB the United Kingdom, Ireland and Puerto Rico attended the December 2009 meeting, which also received funding from Not only will you be participating in the “WORLD’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPHY,” but also in the the Shriners Hospitals for Children® Research Advisory Board. “WORLD’S PUREST CHARITY” as 98 cents of every dollar contributed to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children is There are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury (SCI) in the Topics at the three-day conference included upright mobility, used on direct patient care. U.S. each year; approximately 10 percent affect children under rehabilitation and outcomes and orthopaedic considerations. age 16. “The conference, chaired by representatives from the three A statement to the Recorder that you have left $100 or more in your will, or are making a cash contribution of In the mid-1980s, Shriners Hospitals for Children® Shriners Hospitals for Children® with SCI programs, is the $100 or more, will earn you a handsome membership certificate for your office or den…and you will help insure established the nation’s first SCI rehabilitation programs only meeting anywhere that is entirely dedicated to the care, the future operation of Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. specifically designed for children and teenagers. research and education associated with children with spinal All memberships will be recorded, and reported to the Imperial Council through your Temple Recorder. Do not From the point of injury down to the toes, a spinal cord cord injury,” said MJ Mulcahey, director of rehabilitation send your membership directly to a Shriner’s Hospital. injury can affect every function of the body. Patients services and clinical research at Shriners Hospitals for participating in these programs – available at the Shriners Children® — Philadelphia. “The meeting provides an avenue ® HOW TO JOIN THE $100,000,000 CLUB Hospitals for Children in Chicago, Philadelphia and to discuss how best to translate research findings into practice, Sacramento, Calif. – receive the complete range of services and gives researchers and clinicians the opportunity to discuss  I WANT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 100 Million Dollar Club for the benefit of SHRINER’S HOSPITALS needed in order to recover to the fullest extent possible. ways to build evidence-based practice.” FOR CHILDREN AND BURNS HOSPITALS. Patients in the SCI programs have access to a wide range of Discussions during the conference also bring to light the therapies, exercise programs, activity-based rehabilitation and questions and issues in pediatric spinal cord injury that remain I have made Shriner’s Hospital a beneficiary in an insurance policy in the amount of $100 or more. adaptive sports. These activities build strength and stamina unanswered, and needs that remain unmet, providing direction I have a provision in my will leaving a bequest of $100.00 or more to the hospitals. and increase social interaction, confidence and independence. for future efforts. I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100.00 which is tax deductible. Some of the hospitals also offer specialty camps emphasizing “The Steel Conference highlights Shriners Hospitals for aspects of health, fitness and independence. Children®’s extensive work in caring for children with SCI Make your check payable to: “SHRINER’S HOSPITALS” “Shriners Hospitals for Children® are recognized world- – including our clinical, research and educational wide for our expertise in caring for children with SCI,” said accomplishments,” said Dr. Vogel. “It is also an incredible Complete this form and mail it to ANAH TEMPLE, ATTN: RECORDER, P.O. BOX 735, BANGOR, MAINE Lawrence C. Vogel, M.D., assistant chief of staff, medicine opportunity to bring together many different disciplines from 04402-0735 and chief of pediatrics for Shriners Hospitals for Children® many different parts of the country, and the world, to discuss — Chicago. “Our recognition as experts extends to the issues critical to the well-being of children with SCI.” Signed______professionals who work with the SCI patients in all the key Development of and participation in the Steel Conference Address______disciplines, including nursing, psychology, social work, child is one more way Shriners Hospitals for Children® strives to be City______State______Zip______life, therapists, dieticians, and physicians.” aware of and provide the best, most innovative care possible. Shriners Hospitals for Children® shares its expertise in SCI The organization depends on the generosity of donors to Please have the certificate read: care and research with the medical community in many ways. support its mission of caring for children. To learn how you (Please print) ______One very notable venue is the Howard H. Steel Conference. can help, please visit www.donate2SHC.org. Initiated in 1995 by Shriners Hospitals for Children®, the conference – which is named for an emeritus chief of staff www.shrinershospitals.org

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Shriners Hospitals for Children®: Experts in Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury

of Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Philadelphia – is held every three years. Subsequent meetings have been funded by the health care system and several Shriners temples, especially Saladin Shriners of Kentwood, Mich. The Steel Conference is recognized as the definitive international pediatric SCI meeting. As the organization responsible for providing this educational program for physicians, therapists, nurses and other health care professionals from around the world, Shriners Hospitals for Children® is clearly recognized as the leader and expert in the field. Approximately 170 medical professionals from North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Puerto Rico attended the December 2009 meeting, which also received funding from the Shriners Hospitals for Children® Research Advisory Board. There are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury (SCI) in the Topics at the three-day conference included upright mobility, U.S. each year; approximately 10 percent affect children under rehabilitation and outcomes and orthopaedic considerations. age 16. “The conference, chaired by representatives from the three In the mid-1980s, Shriners Hospitals for Children® Shriners Hospitals for Children® with SCI programs, is the established the nation’s first SCI rehabilitation programs only meeting anywhere that is entirely dedicated to the care, specifically designed for children and teenagers. research and education associated with children with spinal From the point of injury down to the toes, a spinal cord cord injury,” said MJ Mulcahey, director of rehabilitation injury can affect every function of the body. Patients services and clinical research at Shriners Hospitals for participating in these programs – available at the Shriners Children® — Philadelphia. “The meeting provides an avenue Hospitals for Children® in Chicago, Philadelphia and to discuss how best to translate research findings into practice, Sacramento, Calif. – receive the complete range of services and gives researchers and clinicians the opportunity to discuss needed in order to recover to the fullest extent possible. ways to build evidence-based practice.” Patients in the SCI programs have access to a wide range of Discussions during the conference also bring to light the therapies, exercise programs, activity-based rehabilitation and questions and issues in pediatric spinal cord injury that remain adaptive sports. These activities build strength and stamina unanswered, and needs that remain unmet, providing direction and increase social interaction, confidence and independence. for future efforts. Some of the hospitals also offer specialty camps emphasizing “The Steel Conference highlights Shriners Hospitals for aspects of health, fitness and independence. Children®’s extensive work in caring for children with SCI “Shriners Hospitals for Children® are recognized world- – including our clinical, research and educational wide for our expertise in caring for children with SCI,” said accomplishments,” said Dr. Vogel. “It is also an incredible Lawrence C. Vogel, M.D., assistant chief of staff, medicine opportunity to bring together many different disciplines from and chief of pediatrics for Shriners Hospitals for Children® many different parts of the country, and the world, to discuss — Chicago. “Our recognition as experts extends to the issues critical to the well-being of children with SCI.” professionals who work with the SCI patients in all the key Development of and participation in the Steel Conference disciplines, including nursing, psychology, social work, child is one more way Shriners Hospitals for Children® strives to be life, therapists, dieticians, and physicians.” aware of and provide the best, most innovative care possible. Shriners Hospitals for Children® shares its expertise in SCI The organization depends on the generosity of donors to care and research with the medical community in many ways. support its mission of caring for children. To learn how you One very notable venue is the Howard H. Steel Conference. can help, please visit www.donate2SHC.org. Initiated in 1995 by Shriners Hospitals for Children®, the conference – which is named for an emeritus chief of staff www.shrinershospitals.org

OSQ210SHFC MARCH28 2011 THE ANAHGRAM 27 There are Heroes Among Us at Shriners Hospitals for Children®

Taylor Long Danny Happy was airlifted from a local hospital to Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Cincinnati. The burns on his body were so extensive he was not expected to survive. During the next seven months, which he spent in the hospital, he underwent multiple surgeries and grueling physical therapy. His medical team was pleased to see tremendous progress as time went by, and was thrilled when he became well enough to become an outpatient. Shriners Hospitals for Children® treatment was to amputate his feet Danny and his mother relocated patient Taylor Long, 19, of Halifax, and have him use prosthetics to walk. to Ohio so he could continue his Nova Scotia, made a surprise He was provided extensive physical treatment at Shriners Hospitals for appearance at the 136th Imperial therapy as a young child to help him Children® — Cincinnati. When he Council Session – the Shriners’ learn to walk and balance. was ready to return to school, the annual international convention – in Despite multiple surgeries to hospital’s school re-entry program Toronto on July 7. Danny Happy, correct the growth of his legs, Taylor eased the transition, providing his 13, of Cincinnati, Ohio, provided a enjoyed an active childhood. The classmates with lessons on empathy video message to the crowd of several rehabilitation services department and acceptance. Danny, who is thousand Shriners. at Shriners Hospitals for Children® extremely outgoing, has made Danny and Taylor are featured in — Canada played a central role in friends easily and is enjoying life as a the Shriners Hospitals for Children® supporting his interests, designing student. With the help of his teachers patient success video “Heroes Among special prosthetics for each activity and fellow classmates, he started a Us,” which premiered at the event. he pursued. He learned to swim with program to collect aluminum can tabs Immediately following the video, the help of special swimming legs to benefit the health care system. Taylor sang for the audience. that drain water and help him walk on The program was an opportunity sand. When he began riding horses More Surprises for the kids to thank the Shriners at age 9, they made him prosthetic Taylor’s mother joined him onstage for the pediatric specialty care they legs especially for horseback riding. after the premiere of the video to receive at Shriners Hospitals for In 2007, Taylor competed with riders personally thank the Shriners for the Children®. The expertise and support from around the world at the Lendon expert medical care provided to her provided by the health care system Gray International Dressage Festival. son. Then, 2009-2010 Imperial Public has given them the strength and skills The confidence Taylor gained from Relations Committee Chairman needed to make their dreams these experiences has helped him Mike Severe presented Taylor with a a reality. pursue his greatest passions, drama handheld camcorder to thank him for and singing. He is currently working sharing his story. He also sent one to Taylor Long toward a bachelor’s degree in voice Danny prior to the event. Taylor was born with bilateral and drama at Dalhousie University in At Shriners Hospitals for fibular hemimelia, which means he Halifax and is studying opera. Children®, we are proud to have is missing the calf bones in his legs. heroes like Taylor and Danny among Doctors initially told Taylor’s mother, Danny Happy us every day. Karen, that he would probably never When a plane crashed into Danny’s walk. Luckily, a friend of Taylor’s Sanford, Fla., home in 2007, his life grandfather, a Shriner named Bryce was changed forever. He sustained Gibson, recommended Shriners second- and third degree burns over Hospitals for Children® — Canada. 95 percent of his body and tragically, Taylor became a patient when his four-year-old sister Gabriela he was just one month old; his was killed in the horrific accident. family and doctors decided the best Only hours after the crash, Danny www.shrinershq.org OSQ210TAHA RECRUITING IS A FULL TIME JOB Are you working? Membership applications available at the Recorder’s Office

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