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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S. Loy Rice, Potentate Vol. 14, No. 7, July, 2014
63rd Annual 2014 Shrine Circus
Tebala Klowns shown with ‘Laura Sireci’ - 85yrs young attending her 1st Circus (Hitch, Milkshake, Squeaky, Stretch, Topper, Heybuddy, Sidekick & Dipper)
Schedule of Upcoming Events: 6/24-29 Potentate’s Trip 8/20 Stag Corn Boil (No Meeting) 6/30-7/4 Imperial Session Indianapolis IN 8/24 Family Picnic 7/12 IL High School Football Game 9/9-9/13 GLSA 7/16 Temple Meeting 9/17 Temple Meeting 7/19 Racing for Kids—Rockford Speedway 9/20 Potentates Ball 8/16 Tebala Golf Play Day 9/26 Stag Steak Fry 8/17 D.O.N. Ceremonial 2 Tebala Gram July 2014 TebalaGram EDITOR: Mark Torrance 63rd Annual Circus email: [email protected] SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: (left) Tebala Klowns Stretch, All materials, notices, and articles Squeaky, and Buttons presenting must be received NO LATER th the colors at the 1st show of the than the 10 of each month pre- 63rd Annual Shrine Circus vious to publication issue. email: [email protected]
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to Mark Torrance, Recorder (right) The Blue Haze Choppers email: Color Guard presented the col- [email protected] ors Friday night, June 6th at the 63rd annual Tebala Shrine Circus See a color version of the TebalaGram linked to our website at http://tebala.org. We solicit your input, and are eager to assist you. Please request clerical help from Tebala at 815-332-2010 if needed. The TebalaGram email address is: Stretch helping give kids a ride [email protected]. on Tiny the elephant
Editorial Policy: All submissions to this issue of the TebalaGram have been included with minimal alteration to style, grammar, or spelling in an at- tempt to preserve readability and the creativity and integrity of the writers’ original intent. Any article or material submitted that does not meet the standard of Freemasonry or the Shrine will be stricken at the discretion of the Editor and the Divan. DISCLAIMER: Writers authoring submissions will be held accountable for accurate, inclusive, and timely info. The TebalaGram disavows assumption of any and all responsibility for inaccu- rate, missing, or late info included in sub- missions, or attributable to omitted submissions, published in this newslet- ter. Please keep submitting your arti- cles, notices, and ads, and diligent Te- Tebala Klowns with Children enjoying the Circus balaGram staff will file them appropri- (Milkshake, Stretch, Squeaky, Heybuddy, Topper, Buttons, Sidekick and Dipper) ately according to current editorial poli- cy and confidentiality statements. Tebala Serve the Children Protect the Future! July 2014 Tebala Gram 3
NOTE
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Greeting Nobles;
Our Circus is over for 2014 we did not have the attendance that we would have liked, which we never do have as many as we would like. I would like to thank all the Nobles and their ladies . We could not put on the circus without the help of the volunteers, again thank you all for your help. At this year’s circus we were informed that we had a first time circus attendee it was an 85 year old lady, with her two daughters. I introduced her at the beginning of the show, and all the clowns got together with here later and had photos taken. She was absolutely thrilled. A special thanks to all the clowns from me for helping make this lady’s day.
On the circus I was told that many of the nobles had not yet purchased their circus tickets. I hope this was an over site and your check will be arriving soon. The circus is one our main fund raisers and part of that is nobility support through buying their circus tickets.
The summer weather is here get out and enjoy, go to a parade and when you see one of our great parade units show your support for their efforts. I hope to see many of you at our upcoming temple meetings, come out and hear first hand what is being done and what is being proposed.
Yours in the Faith Loy Rice Potentate
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1st James Gardella Brian Buza Mark Lipowsky Loy Rice, III Allan Geddes Darren Phipps Paul Rees Thomas L. Sholl Dennis Harms Ronald Ruethain Leroy Sholl 2nd Ted Swanson Timothy Tice Ronald Susi Lynn H. Anderson 10th 20th Dale Vogel James Boothe Harold Adams Thomas Etier Gayle Zajicek Craig R. Sand, PP William Heflin William Seper 29th 3rd Bert R. Johnson 21st John E. Crull Micheal Hollembeak Steven B. McGaw Jeffrey Anderson Larry Lagerhausen Boyd Loptien 11th Thomas Ford 30th 4th James R. Allen Wayne Motley William Akins Gary Engelsen Ralph Chaney Robert O’Connor Leonard Brezinski 5th Gerald Reidl 22nd Raymond Freeman Roger Anderson, PP Edward Reuter Mark Indyke Duane Herrling Robert Klazura 12th Ned Junor Dan Mongan Matthew Mitchell Gary Handel Walter Lockhart Ronald Rovner Adolfo Ortiz Dean Raymond Lloyd Lomax Paul Zeien Roger Palmer Arthur Stites 23rd 13th Donavon Goodwick Richard E. Berg Bruce Schneider- Douglas Burrows man John Saarinen 24th 14th Gary Graeff Ronald Cronau Oral Henderson Dan Loescher Wilbur Munch 15th 25th Robert W. Kruse David Allen 16th James Carey 31st Marc Bright Carwin Rayphole John Brinkman Donald Schriner Larry Eaglin Paul VanVickle Carlton Bye 6th Joseph Ebens 26th William Doane Ronald Lanquist Conrad Lantz Ronald Akerlow Richard Jenks, Jr. 7th Richard McCray Robert C. Bell John Marquardt Charles C. Beard Bradley Palmer Dale Gardner William Moses Murray Johnson 17th James Tolle 8th Lester Bacon 27th Leonard Davis Herbert Knight James Bittle Victor Duran Eric Morrow Owen Nye Jerry Henderson Mark Shaulis Michael Patterson Glenn Klebsdel 18th 28th 9th John Harder David Cooper Ferald Bryan Jerome Owens, II Russell Edwards Hugh DeGroff 19th Terry Firch
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TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, MAY 21, 2014 nd LOY RICE, MEMBERSHIP – Jerry Minor in- Motion made by Tom Brawner, PP, 2 POTENTATE troduced Troy Vail, one of our newest by Gary Ackerman to approve contract LARRY KEYSER, members. Memorial Day we hope to for Boone County Fairgrounds pend- CHIEF RABBAN have our train at the parade. We need ing counsel approval. Motion passed. TOM WATSON, volunteers for the Rockford City Mar- Imperial has asked us for approval for ASSISTANT RABBAN ket. Last year we had a contest for the a company to solicit our members for LES MCCLELLAND, best club or unit table. We are doing it their business. Motion made by Hollie HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET again this year at the next Temple Guist, 2nd by Bill Robertson, PP. Much JERRY MINOR, meeting (June), 1st prize will get their discussion. We get nothing, Imperial ORIENTAL GUIDE name on the plaque plus 8 tickets to a gets nothing, motion failed. TOM RUNGE, P.P. Cubs game. June 6 is Shriner Appreci- Bruce Sumpter has announced that the TREASURER ation Day. Wear your fez proudly. Directors Staff Golf Playday has been MARK TORRANCE, canceled for Father’s Day weekend. RECORDER HOSPITAL – Matt Thomann re- John Milliren, PP reported that Wilbert ported that still waiting to hear about Hecht has been hospital bound for a Those present per register. new Chief of Staff. The Divan has while, and is being transferred to Du- THE MEETING WAS CALLED nominated Hollie Guist for an opening rand or Freeport within the next few TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY: LOY on the board. June 1st is hospital days, weeks. Please keep him in your pray- RICE, POTENTATE see the world’s shortest parade & tour ers. MINUTES: Motion made by Matt the hospital to see what we work for. Richard Hoovler thanked everyone Thomann, 2nd by Martin McDaniel, PP who sent pictures for his project, but to dispense with the reading of the RECYCLING Dave Babcock, P.P. would like pictures from the past also. minutes, motion passed. Finance com- will be here over Memorial Day week- mittee recommended paying the out- end to crush cans. MEETING ADJOUNED AT P.M. standing bills. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:., BLACKHAWK FARMS Dave Bab- RECORDER TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion cock, PP asked everyone to come out made by Matt Thomann &2nd by Tom & have some fun and represent the Brawner, P.P. to approve the Treasur- Shrine. er’s report. Motion passed. Shriner”.
INVESTMENT REPORT: Motion ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY – Hollie made by Roger Anderson, PP & 2nd by Guist is looking for sponsors. More Siegy to accept investment report as info to follow about construction at the presented, motion passed. Speedway & other details.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS: OLD BUSINESS: Finance reports Motion made &, 2nd by to pay the bills, froms clubs & units need to be in if motion passed. they haven’t been sent in yet. All pa- rade units must have their insurance DEATHS, DEMITS, RESTORA- paperwork on file with Tebala. Please TIONS: send it in if you haven’t already. Starting membership 1032, created 5; LOOKING FOR NOBLES restored 1; expired 4; resignations 1; NEW BUSINESS: Tebala will re- AND LADIES TO HELP demits 1; suspensions 0; associates 8; ceive a bronze award for 2013 mem- WITH SPRUCING UP THE loss of 0; total membership 1032. bership. June 1st hospital days, bus will BUILDING THIS SPRING. leave at 10 a.m. Shrine game has ad CALL MARK AT REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: space available if anyone is interested. 815-871-6226 OR E-MAIL CIRCUS – Tom Runge, PP reported TORRANCEMARK that all ads should be in, programs are @YAHOO.COM being printed. Tom Watson filling in Paperwork at Tebala. Tebalagram now for Leon Larsen, PP as volunteer chair- has two editors. Gary Ackerman, & man. Carlos Duran have offered to take over the putting together of the Tebalagram.
Place YOUR a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e Tebala Gram TODAY! 6 Tebala Gram July 2014 Chaplain’s Call July is the month when we celebrate “Freedom” He also quoted Thomas J. Watson, the former in our country. We have the freedom to travel chairman of IBM, who said, “Nothing so conclu- from state to state, freedom to worship in a sively proves a man’s ability to lead others as church or religion of our choice, freedom to in- what he does from day to day to lead himself.” vest in a broad range of publicly traded corpora- Leaders receive very little fanfare for quietly tions, freedom to live a married life or single (our leading themselves well day in and day out. Most choice), the list can go on and on. However people are unaware of the disciplines their lead- what I have observed from my own journey in ers practice or the sacrifices they make outside of life is that often we unknowingly allow ourselves the spotlight. However, they don’t do it for to be held captive to outmoded perspectives and recognition; they do it for results. What leaders viewpoints that by their weight of ineffectiveness do day-to-day always pays off in the long will restrain and prevent us from experiencing the run. Success or failure isn’t an event, but a pro- life we so desire. Many people often see flaws cess. in others that they actually have within them- The bottom line is that the smallest crowd you selves. In order to be set free from these inner will ever lead is you—but it’s the most important restrictive characteristics we must first admit that one. If you do that well, then you will earn the we are not the all-knowing individual we attempt right to lead even bigger crowds. And on the to present to the world. In examining this first days that you find it difficult to lead yourself well and most important step I am reminded of a semi- and you’re tempted to give up, remember the Par- nar that was presented by Dr. John Maxwell on able of the Minas. To the servants who managed Leadership. Effective leadership is an inside job their affairs well, their master gave them greater that requires a willingness to become an example leadership responsibilities; He put them in of that which is desired long before it has ap- charge of cities (Luke 19:17). What’s more, he peared. told them, “Well done.” He stated “Leading yourself well means that Lead yourself well, and God will reward your you hold yourself to a higher standard of ac- faithfulness. The internal chains of perception countability than others do. Why? Because God can become broken and once that occurs real holds you responsible not only for your own ac- freedom is realized. tions, but also for those of the people you lead. Leadership is a trust, not a right. For that reason, Blessings Always you must “fix” yourself earlier than others may Les McClelland be required to. “ Chaplain
Chief Rabban’s Call I want to thank the members of the Air Squadron – Blue Haze Choppers – Directors Staff – Dresser Shrine Club – Marshal’s Aides – Parade Staff and the ladies from Alabet No. 31 Patrol for presenting the colors at the 63rd annual Tebala Shrine Circus.
I greatly appreciate their service. Lawrence Keyser Chief Rabban
Tebala Serve the Children Protect the Future! July 2013 Tebala Gram 7 LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts) HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY debut performance in Memphis, Ten- treasure you seek.” TO ALL! nessee. Now rewind to the June issue of the SPORTS TRIVIA TEST TIME: “Honesty is the first chapter in the Tebala Gram. I’m not sure what hap- book of wisdom.” pened to cause page 6 of this column Who said, “Horse sense is the thing a to appear on page 7. In addition page horse has which keeps it from betting “Write your sad times in sand, write 7 appeared where page 6 was. Did on people?” your good times in stone.” anyone notice the difference?? If not, Keep reading for the answer. please go back and re-read. “Never interrupt someone doing what Secretary Gene will be reviewing the WHO SAID THAT? you said couldn’t be done.” membership list soon. Due to lack of Some golf related quotes: interest, physical inability, or your La- The income tax has made liars out of “Another sunrise, another new begin- dy won’t let you out, he will be purg- more of the American people than golf ning.” ing the mailing list. As the meeting has. Will Rogers notice clearly states: you know who “This is a game of misses. The guy “Faith is taking the first step, even you are! who misses the best is going to win.” when you don’t see the whole stair- The Burlington and Pecatonica parades Ben Hogan case.” are history. Crowds were great and the “If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you weatherman co-operated most of the play it, it’s recreation. If you work at “Wisdom is knowing when to speak time. The Carousel still needs some it, it’s golf.” Bob Hope your mind and when to mind your repair work. We couldn’t round up speech.” enough Nobles to go to the Harvard “I made $215---the $200 I figured I’d MILK Day Parade because the Circus lose and the $15 I actually won.” “It takes nothing to join the crowd. It was in town. It’s not too late to join Ken Harrelson, on golf hus- takes everything to stand alone.” the fun and frolic. tling Deadline is June 1 0 and our meeting is “I’m not a heavy bettor. I bet for “Undertake something that is difficult; June 12 so you’ll hear more in August Cokes and stuff. I choke when I play it will do you good.” about the June meeting. for five dollars. Nancy Lopez The July meeting will be Thursday, “You are confined by the walls you July 10 at TRI-STATE ALUMINUM “Pressure is playing for ten dollars build yourself.” on Forest Hills Road. You can hear when you don’t have a dime in your the facts about the Arlington Heights pocket.” Lee Trevino “Ideas are the roots of creation.” Parade—usually attended by 400,000 to 500,000 viewers. If you want to “It took me 17 years to get 3,000 hits. RECENT T-SHIRT SIGHTINGS: help out call Secretary Gene, phone I did it in one afternoon on the golf number at the end of the column. course.” Hank Aaron MOST MEN ARE LIKE TIRES: The water pump on the Blazer went Bald and Over-Inflated! askew and had to be replaced. Our “Reporters used to ask me questions sincere thanks to GREG’S GARAGE about the condition of my game. Now Lead me not into temptation… for his assistance. all they want to know about is the con- OH HECK! JUST FOLLOW ME I Once again, come to the July meeting dition of my health.” KNOW for all the latest scuttle-butt, facts, fic- Jack Nicklaus, on getting older A SHORTCUT! tion and predictions. Just do it! PONDER AWHILE: I’M AWESOME JULY DATA: “A good deed brightens a dark world.” Don’t question it, just deal with it! “Poor OL’George” sez go fishing on the first. “Individually, we are one drop. To- Dog Days begin on the third. gether, we are an ocean.” STEP ASIDE COFFEE… July 10, 1850. Millard Fillmore was THIS IS A JOB FOR ALCOHOL! inaugurated as President of the U.S. “Don’t let one cloud obliterate the July 20, 1976 Hank Aaron hit his 755th whole sky.” I COULD BE A MORNING PERSON home run. IF MORNING HAPPENED AT July 30, 1954 Elvis Presley made his “The cave you fear to enter holds the NOON
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LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts) FROM NOW ON WE’RE SCREW- owned by no less a genius than War- locate the road. ING THINGS UP MY WAY ren “the Oracle of Omaha” Buffett, We drove to the police sta- the billionaire famed for rarely mak- tion. They’d never heard of the road. STOP KICKING YOURSELF ing a poor investment. Neither had the Fire Department. We Let Me Do That. YOU MAY NOT KNOW: F. Murray went to City Hall, where a communi- Abraham, the widely lauded actor ty get-together was going on. We EXERCISE IS A DIRTY WORD! who won an Oscar for his role as consulted a map, with no luck, until Whenever I catch myself saying it I Salien in “Amadeus,” played the orig- finally we happened to ask one young wash my mouth out with chocolate! inal Fig Leaf. But you probably do man who knew exactly where the know what the creators of the ad street was. He pointed to the map, IF YOU ARE AGITATED AND clearly don’t: A fig leaf is not a fruit. showing us exactly how to get there. CONFUSED MY WORK HERE IS I said, “Thank you. Are you DONE. KIDS & GRANDKIDS TIME: with the Police? Or the Fire Depart- Q. What is yours and yet used by ment?” NOTE TO SELF others more than by yourself? “Neither, I deliver Pizzas.” Just because it pops into my head A. Your name. does not mean it should come out of Q. What has twenty teeth and can’t Toaster Oven my mouth. chew? One of my daughter’s wed- A. A comb. ding presents was a toaster over. I UNDER THINK EVERYTHING. Q. What has fifty teeth but can’t Soon after the honemoon, she and her chew? husband tried it out. Almost immedi- GO GREEN… A. A saw. ately, smoke billowed out of the Drink more margaritas Q. What do you lose when you stand toaster. up: “Get the owner’s manual!” I CONSIDER ON-TIME TO BE A. Your lap. my daughter’s husband shouted. WHEN I GET THERE Q. What has 100 legs and can’t “I can’t find it anywhere!” walk? “Oops!” came a voice from I’M SO FAR OVER THE HILL A. Fifty pairs of pants. the kitchen a moment later. “Well, I’VE STARTED UP THE NEXT the toast is fine, but the manual is ONE. LAUGH A LITTLE TIME: burned to a crisp.”
And finally here is Tabmasters favor- Politically Correct Ways to Say It’s about time to duck out, but just a ite! Someone is Stupid reminder—Please forward your ideas, A few clowns short of a circus. comments, questions, complaints, My Food Pyramid is made The wheel’s spinning, but the ham- Atta-boys, suggestions or whatever From beer cans. ster’s dead. to: Couldn’t pour water out of a boot President PP Leon Larson SPORTS TRIVIA TEST AN- with instructions on the heel. at 1-815-633-7437 (home) SWER: An experiment in artificial stupidity. or 815-494-1554 (mobile): Her antenna doesn’t pick up all the Vice President PP Tom Runge W.C. Fields channels. At 1-815-389-8622 (home) If he had another brain, it would be or 815-222-6566 (mobile) FRUITY SPOKESPERSON: LONELY. Secretary Gene Snyder One taco short of a combination plate. At 1-779-473-0222 (home) FRUITS OF THE LOOM Too much yardage between the goal- or 1-815-520-4997 (mobile) WHO THEY ARE: First appearing in posts. or Treasurer Jim Hall 1975, the fruits of this loom included He fell out of the stupid tree and hit at 1-815-633-1784. humans dressed as oversize pro- every branch on the way down. The mailing address remains: duce—two grape clusters, a fig leaf, Loves Park Shrine Club, and an apple. (The gooseberries in Locate the Road P.O. Box 2411 the actual logo are left out.) A friend and I were driving in Loves Park, IL 61132-0411 WHO THEY SHILL FOR: Fruit of the country looking for an address. Now it is time to duck out! the Loom underwear—a company We found the town, but we couldn’t Jim Hall, Scribe
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Memorial Day Parade—Pecatonica
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MCHENRY COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
A SPECIAL THANKS TO KUNES AUTO GROUP OF DELAVAN AND ELKHORN, WIS- CONSIN FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF TEBALA ONION SALES BY BUYING 46 BAGS, AND ALSO FOR LETTING NORM BORNER USE A TRUCK FOR DELIVERIES.
THANKS. AGAIN.
TEBALA SHRINE TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS -The Unsung Heroes -
As part of its’ philanthropic mission of providing expert medical care for children, Tebala Shrine transports patients to and from their homes to the Hospitals for treatment. Dedicated members of Tebala give of their time to transport those who need it 365 days a year. Once a patient is accepted at a Shriners Hospital for Children, all the family needs to do is contact Tebala and a driver, if availa- ble, is assigned. The patient and family members are then picked up at their home and transported to the Shriners Hospital and back as required. Drivers are reimbursed only for mileage and fuel. Nor- mally transports are from the northern Illinois area to the Shriners Hospital for Children located in Chicago, however on occasion it is necessary to transport patients to the Shriners Hospital for Chil- dren in St. Louis or even Cincinnati, which is a burn treatment center. There are times when they have to leave home in the early hours (1:00am – 5:00 am) to make sure the patient is at the hospital for early morning procedures and appointments. They freely give of their personal time and energy to provide this much needed service to Shrine Hospital patients and families. Shriners Hospitals for Children were founded in 1922 with the goal of providing expert medi- cal care for children with no financial burden to the patients or their families. Today that philan- thropic effort supports 22 hospitals across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, treating children up to 18 years of age who have orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Their advanced care is provided in a family-centered environment that is focused on maximizing a child’s quality of life, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Tebala Shrine, which is one of the 195 affiliate member Shrine centers of the International Shrine Fraternity, has been in the greater Rockford area since 1894. While Shriners are generally recognized for their colorful Parade units and red Fezzes, there is a much less known but far more important side to this fraternity. Shriners are a brotherhood of men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children and families in need. When having fun in their respective communities Shriners always keep in mind their goal of providing care for Children. As part of its mission, Tebala Shrine Center provides financial underwriting and other support to children from the community who qualify for treatment at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Tebala maintains a special Transportation Fund to pay expenses for the transport of patients. Monetary donations are always welcome from both Shriners and non-Shriners to keep this service going. Donations can be made directly to this fund by sending it to Tebala Shrine, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108 and designate “Transportation Fund”. We again thank the dedicated men (and women) who serve as Drivers and all those who contribute to our Transportation Fund. — Craig Sand , P.P.
Tebala Serve the Children Protect the Future! July 2014 Tebala Gram 11 Monthly Temple Meeting July, 16, 2014 Social Time 5:00PM--6:30PM Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. by our own kitchen crew Come on out and have some fun. Socialize with friends and enjoy your favorite libations
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2014 Tebala Potentate’s Trip Denver, Colorado June 24th – 29th, 2014
Potentate Loy Rice and his Lady Sandra invite you to join them as they ride the rails on Amtrak’s Califor- nia Zephyr to Denver, Colorado. Experienced travelers say that the California Zephyr offers one of the most beautiful train rides in North America. We will travel across Illinois & Iowa, then thru the plains of Nebraska and into the heart of the Rockies. If you have never ridden the train before, now is the time! We will be staying at the recently renovated AAA Three Diamond rated Crowne Plaza in Downtown Den- ver. Amenities include a rooftop pool, wifi, fitness center, concierge service, lounge & restaurant on site as well as a business center. The Crown Plaza is centrally located within easy walking distance of all of the downtown attractions in- cluding the 16th Street Mall & LoDo, Denver’s hip historic district as well as countless eateries to appeal to any appetite.
Tour Highlights Include 6 days 5 nights
-Round Trip Transfer from Rockford to Chicago Union Station. -Round Trip Coach Seating on Amtrak’s California Zephyr. -Three Nights Lodging at the AAA 3 Diamond Crown Plaza-Downtown Denver. -Guided Tour of the US Mint in Denver. -First Class Parlor Car Seating on narrow gauge railroad train (The Georgetown Loop) traveling 640 ft over rugged mountainous terrain powered by an Old Time Steam Locomotive. -Guided Tour of the Coors Brewery-Golden, CO. -Sightseeing stop in Historic Georgetown, Co, originally a mining camp, now a National Historic Land- mark District. -Baggage Handling Fees at the Hotel are included. -Full American Hot Breakfast Buffet at Hotel.
$789.00 per person double occupancy. Call for a detailed itinerary. Deposit of $100 per person due at sign-up with remaining balance due May 2, 2014. Travel Insurance is available for $36.00 per person & must be paid with deposit. Make Checks payable to Rockford Charter Coach.
A spacious coach seat for your journey is included in the cost of the trip. For a more luxurious experi- ence, reserve a roomette or bedroom in one of the Superliner Sleeping Cars. Prices available on request.
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BLUE HAZE CHOPPERS We are looking for new members and riders. BHC is the only club that encourages family members to join and participate in club meet- ings and other events. Contact President Todd Roberts at [email protected] or call 815-979-3632 for more information
2014 RRR Hill Climb
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
The DeKalb Masonic Lodge is open every Sunday from 7:30am-11:00am for the ALL YOU CAN EAT - PANCAKES BREAKFAST.
Come early, come hungry and enjoy the DeKalb Masonic Lodge #144 (All You Can Eat) Pancakes Breakfast, every Sunday from 7:30am to 11:00am.
Located in DeKalb, Illinois on the south east corner of east Fairview St. & south 4th St. (Route 23).
• Pancakes (all you can eat) • Pork Sausage • Eggs (your way) • Toast • Fresh Coffee • Orange juice • Milk
• Biscuits and gravy (full order $4, half order $2 extra)
Adults $6, children 12-5 $4, 4 and under free.
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G FOR THE KIDS: WOW! Can you believe it? Spring is just What does mean? Racing season is here. The 500 has happened and CAR is in Well “RACING FOR KIDS” will be July 19th and
week. are way events evening, one is We “HAVING FUN and HELPING KIDS”! do! So in and plan on being a year. There be a barbeque o
Kids ages 11 and get become a event, please at 8 Jack at main at $100 and 5 10 and a be
Place YOUR a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e Tebala Gram TODAY! Tebala Shrine Center Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE 7910 Newburg Road PAID Rockford, IL 61108 Permit No. 64 (815) 332-2010 Rockford, IL
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2014 TEBALA OFFICERS Blackhawk Farms Weekend Charles E. Beard 815-734-4887 [email protected] Dave Babcock P.P. Potentate: 815-335-2498 Horse Patrol DeKalb County Shrine Club Loy Rice Cell: 815-979-7528 Bill Heflin 815-234-2249 Chuck Slater 847-774-7400 email: [email protected] June 14,15, 2014 Home: 815-633-4673 Dixon Shrine Club Cell: 815-494-8667 Circus Klowns John Red 815-288-0250 Chief Rabban: Loy Rice 815-633-4673 Dan Hartman 815-946-2000 Larry Keyser Cell: 815-979-7528 Meeting first Tuesday email: [email protected] June 6-8, 2014 at Temple,7:30p.m. Home: 815-544-7733 Upcoming events Parade Season Assistant Rabban: Corn Boil Dressers Tom Watson Director’s Staff Walter Lockhart 630-892-2251 email: Divan Aides Marshal Aides Meeting fourth Tuesday [email protected] Greg Stanbury 815-985-4471 Larry Whitsel 815-332-5760 at Temple at 7:30p.m. Home: 815-633-2054 August , 2014 Cell: 815-494-2545 Mini-Bikes Tebala Family Picnic Arthur Swanson 815-547-1064 Freeport Shrine Club High Priest & Prophet: DeKalb County S.C. Meeting first Thursday Dennis Meyers 815-541-1784 Les McMclelland Divan of the month at Zamador Club, email: All Aides Richmond, IL, 7:00 p.m. Freeport T-Ten Parade Club [email protected] August , 2014 Dean White 815-623-3434 Home: 815-398-7399 Motor Patrol Office: 815-235-6136 Cell: 815-222-7943 Mike Hoeth 847-223-1824 “Karnival of Karnage” Oriental Guide: Mark Torrance 815-871-6226 Jo-Carroll Shrine Club Jerry Minor Matt Thomann 815-310-0310 Parade Staff Owen Nye 815-225-7885 email: Rick Jenks 815-985-4302 Ron Lanquist 815-397-0656 [email protected] October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, Meeting second Wednesday Cell: 815-978-0582 24-26, 31, Nov 1, 2014 Ritualistic Divan of the month; call for location. Donald Kimes, P.P. Treasurer: 815-335-2838 Legion of Honor Tom Runge, P.P. Vidalia Onions Glenn Klebsdel 815-389-2426 email: [email protected] Paul Thorne 630-365-6217 Air Squadron Home: 815-389-8622 Bill Fisher, P.P. 815-519-6240 Hollie Guist 815-631-3695 Loves Park Shrine Club Cell: 815-222-6566 Meeting fourth Wednesday of Leon Larsen P.P. 815-633-7434 Arabic Patrol each month; call for location. Cell: 815-494-1554 Recorder: Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623 Mark Torrance Meeting second Thursday, email: Batavia Shrine Club April—November [email protected] Chanters Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898 Cell: 815-871-6226 Ronald Pauly 815-398-4548 McHenry County Shrine Big Wheels Club Tebala Shrine Office: Director’s Staff Bill Owens 847-803-6738 Mark Indyke 815-245-6659 7910 Newburg Road Tom Runge, P.P. 815-222-6566 Cell: 773-870-0296 Rockford, IL 61108 [email protected] Mendota Shrine Club Office Hours: Guards Vade Wadmeyer 815-866-6177 8 AM – 4 PM M-F Peter J. Holm 815-389-1246 Blue Haze Choppers 815-332-2010 Todd Roberts 815-979-3632 Ogle County Shrine Club Honda Patrol Email: Hollie Guist 815-631-3695