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The
Rhode Island
Shriners
Newspaper
Feb/Mar
2011
Bringing
Rhode Island Shriners’ News
to the Community
Since 1953!
Vol. 14
Issue 150
The
Rhode
Island
Shriners’
123rd
Potentate
Illustrious
Illustrious Andrew
Andrew B.
B. Hencler
Hencler
2011
“Making Memories
While Helping Kids Smile”
– THIS YEAR’S POTE’S PIN & MOTTO
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SCIMITAR February/March 2011
It was a great honor and privilege to present
a plaque to RW Deputy Grand Master Leon
Knudsen distinguishing him as Recorder
Emeritus for his ten years of service as
Recorder of the Rhode Island Shrine. Lady Jan
and I wish Leon and Helen the best of luck as he
prepares to become Most Worshipful Grand
Master of the State of Rhode Island.
Greetings Nobles and Ladies,
By the time this issue of the Scimitar reaches
you, we will have already held our annual meeting
and also our Installation Banquet. The annual
meeting went very well with over 60 Nobles in
attendance. Our officers were elected, including
our new Recorder, PP Frank DiMascio. I look
forward to working with Frank this year. He has
the experience of serving as Potentate in 2008 and
2010 and has already been a big help to me. I am
counting on him to keep me in line.
Illustrious Andrew Hencler
My appointment for 2011 is Domenic DiStefano who is one of our
hardest working Shriners. Domenic and his Lady Keri Lyn are a
welcome addition to our line of officers. On January 7th of this
year, Domenic was installed as Master of Jenks Lodge, and I offer him
my sincerest congratulations and best wishes for a successful year
as Master.
There are so many people I want to thank for
making the night such a success. Hillary and Pat
did a wonderful job. Bob Stark and his staff
served a delicious meal which was enjoyed by
all. I'd like to thank my Chief Aide, Bryan
Martin and also my Personal Aides, Tom
Holton and Joe Andrade, for all their help and
assistance. And of course, Jim Rapson, for
serving as my Master of Ceremonies and doing
such a splendid job as always.
2011 is going to be a very busy and exciting
year. In this issue, you will see an overview of our planned events
and activities. Please try to come out and support the Rhode Island
Shrine. I guarantee you will have a good time, meet some new people, and make some new memories. As you know, the slogan on my
pin this year is “Making Memories While Helping Kids Smile”.
2011 is a new year to make new memories, and at the same time
we have the opportunity to make kids smile. Lady Jan and I invite
you all to be part of our memories.
Fraternally,
The Installation Banquet will be a night that Lady Jan and I will
always remember. One of the happiest moments of the night was to
see our Chief Rabban David Nelson and Lady Donna escorted in.
David received a well-earned standing ovation and brought tears to
the eyes of many a Noble and Lady . . . including Jan and myself. It
meant so much to have them there to share in our special night.
Please continue to keep David and Donna in your prayers.
Andrew B. Hencler
Andrew B. Hencler
Potentate/CEO 2011, RI Shriners
I also want to congratulate Robert Correia for being selected as
Shriner of the Year for the second time. He is a hard worker and
always willing to lend a hand. I would once again like to thank Past
Potentate Joseph Wilkinson for appointing me in line and giving me
the opportunity to serve as Potentate of the Rhode Island Shriners.
Boston’s SHC Wins
National
Top Performer Award
Also in attendance were our three wonderful children, family
members, and close friends who have been there for us and supported us as we moved up through the line.
PR Announcement from SHC– Boston, December 2010
The Summit Award recognizes top performing facilities that sustain the highest level of customer satisfaction for three or more consecutive years. The Press Ganey Summit Award is the health care satisfaction industry's most coveted symbol of achievement awarded
annually, and Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Boston is just one of
80 organizations in the nation to receive this prestigious honor.
columns
and features
A Black Belt
with Fierce Determination . . . . . . . . . .
A Noble’s Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Andrew B. Hencler – a Profile . . . . . . .
Artisans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Birthdays in February/March . . . . . . . . .
Boston’s SHC Wins National Top
Performer Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cinderella’s Christmas Story . . . . . . . . .
Crossword Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crossword Puzzle Answers . . . . . . . . .
Current/Upcoming Event Notices . . . . .
Director’s Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editor’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fred Sez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Banquet
Pictorial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leading the Way in 2011: The Divan,
the Ladies, and the Aides . . . . . . . .
Legion of Honor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
News Boosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Potentate’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Potentate’s Weekend:
Reservation Information . . . . . . . . .
RI Shriners Bring the Joy of Christmas
to the Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RI Shriners SummerShine Fund and
YMCA Centers of RI Join Hands
to Help Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Students Nurses Express Appreciation
for Shriners and SHC . . . . . . . . . . .
The Recorder Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Boston is proud to announce
that it has been named a Summit Award Winner for 2010 by Press
Ganey Associates, Inc.
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“We are proud of our accomplishments and the recognition from
Press Ganey on patient and family satisfaction,” said Arlene SwanMahony, manager of outpatient and care coordination departments.
“Staff openly share ideas for improving care throughout the hospital,
and we recognize that we must utilize the resources that we have in
an efficient manner, without compromising patient care. Our core
values transcend all areas of delivery of care: teamwork, integrity,
commitment, excellence, stewardship and innovation. The expertise
and commitment from all staff have allowed Shriners Hospitals for
Children® - Boston to excel over the years as the premier hospital for
pediatric burn care, with the child and family as the most important
members of the team.”
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Editor’s Column
Member Northeast Shrine Editors Association
official publication of
the Rhode Island Shriners
We have updated the February
and March calendars keeping you
up to speed with some of the new
events and meetings that have
come into play, and you now have
the April and May calendars
allowing you to plan ahead and
mark your calendar so you won't
miss out on any of the activities
planned for the new year.
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SCIMITAR STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
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Noble Wayne E. Sutton
Photographers
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and Rhode Island Friends,
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Every year our “award-winning” Scimitar newspaper offers
the special introduction of our
newly elected Chief Executive
Officer and Potentate for the
Rhode Island Shriners. This year
of 2011 we proudly offer the
February/March issue to pay
tribute to our newly elected,
123rd Potentate of the Rhode
Island Shriners, Illustrious Sir
Andrew Hencler. Illustrious Andy,
(also known as “Bogie the Clown”)
along with his proud and noble
staff of elected and appointed
officers will lead our great
Fraternity throughout the year,
bringing camaraderie, fun, prosperity and most importantly our
undying creed to provide the very
best of medical care to children
when-ever and wherever possible.
In this issue of the Scimitar,
Illustrious Andy is proud to offer
his personal profile and introduce
you to his immediate family.
Thanks to the expertise from our
Rhode Island Shriners photographer, Noble Joe Neto, we also
shine the light on our newly
elected Divan of Officers and their
Ladies along with Andy's personal
Aides that will assist our Potentate at many functions and help to
lighten his workload.
ELECTED OFFICERS 2011
Potentate/CEO
Andrew B. Hencler
Chief Rabban
David Nelson
Assistant Rabban
Robert O’Brien
High Priest / Prophet
William Games
Oriental Guide
Gil Fontes
Treasurer
John Takian, Jr.
Recorder
Frank DiMascio
YMCA
We build strong kids,
strong families,
strong communities.
Along with the celebration of
our new Potentate, the Rhode
Island Shriners parade and working units also go through a change
of management with newly elected leaders and staff. If you have
not been to a Unit meeting for
some time, why not come out and
extend your support and congratulations to the new Nobles in
charge! The Rhode Island Shriners
parade and working units play a
powerful role in helping to keep
our Shrine Fraternity running
smooth and on the right track.
One of the BIG changes that
has taken place this year is the
newly elected Recorder. In case
you're not aware, Noble Leon
Knudsen, who held the office of
Recorder for the past ten years,
has stepped down from his position to prepare for his next and
BIGGER position as the soon to be
Grand Master of Masons for the
State of Rhode Island. The race
was tight, but our Past Potentate,
Sir Frank DiMascio, is now our
Recorder. Make no mistake about
it, this is a very important and
time-consuming job, and most
Nobles will agree that Noble
Leon Knudsen has done an
outstanding job.
There are some exciting events
coming your way this year, and
you certainly don't want to miss
the Potentate's Reception Weekend planned for the second
weekend in April. From the best
Steak Fry in town offered by the
Rhode Island Shriners Artisans
Unit, the spectacular dinner and
dancing celebration at Rhodes-onthe-Pawtuxet and all the little
surprises inbetween, you will be
delighted. Check out all the
particulars for this event along
with your personal registration
form in this issue of the Scimitar.
Come join in the fun!
The Rhode Island Shriners
Scimitar continues to be your
source of the most up-to-date and
fresh news and serving as a onestop shopping guide for all your
personal and business requirements.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy
all of the great stories, articles
and information that we've made
available to you at your fingertips.
Fraternally and
sincerely yours,
Noble Wayne E. Sutton
Editor-in-Chief
TO OUR WRITERS AND READERS:
In our continued effort to minimize errors
we extend our apologies for any mistakes
that we have made in the submission of all
articles. The Editor reserves the right of
final approval for all submitted and contributed articles and photography with full
respect for the good of the R I Shriners.
As the end of 2010 was coming
to a close, the Rhode Island
Shriners were working hard
behind the scenes bringing help
to our local children, friends and
families, and we are proud to
share some of these great stories
and picture highlights of some the
great deeds that were performed.
Read the stories, and see how
your Shrine Fraternity is working
hard to make a difference for
those in need.
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APPOINTED OFFICERS 2011
First Ceremonial Master
Glenn Medeiros
Second Ceremonial Master
James Ogilvie
Marshal
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Director
Steve McGuire
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DIRECTOR’S
STAFF
Dear Nobles, Ladies, and Friends,
It's hard to believe we have
started another Shrine year. The
2010 year was truly a bittersweet
12-month period as we were
constantly reminded of the loss of
our beloved friend and Brother,
John Mello. One could sense
John's presence at every event,
and I'm sure many of us wondered
more than once about what might
have been.
Despite that terrible loss, the
Rhode Island Shrine still experienced a successful year and
that was do, in no small part,
to Ill. Frank DiMascio. Sparkey
picked up the baton and led us
through John's year. In the
process, he was able to ensure
that Jeanne Mello stayed involved
in the events she and John had
planned. I “imagine” John is looking down on the RI Shrine with a
sense of pride and gratitude.
As our Chief Rabban David
Nelson combats serious illness,
Assistant Rabban Andy Hencler,
has graciously agreed to leap frog
David and serve as Potentate in
2011. It is imperative that we all do
our best to assist both of these
Report by Steve McGuire
men in the coming months. We
must all be there to support Dave
and Donna with anything they
may need . . . be it our prayers, an
attentive ear, or a bowl of chicken
soup.
Meanwhile, I'm sure Andy will
undoubtedly do a wonderful job
as Potentate. He and Janet are
equally deserving of any and all
the help we can give them. These
men and women have worked
hard for us and our Shrine, and as
their friends, we need to show our
appreciation by being as supportive as we can.
The 2011 year brings about
another, somewhat unusual,
change. We're used to getting a
new Illustrious Potentate every
January. Each year the members
of the Divan move up a step on
the ladder towards Potentate.
However, this year we also have a
new Recorder. I've been a Shriner
for ten years and, unless I'm mistaken, Leon C. Knudsen has been
the Recorder all that time. I don't
know exactly when Leon was
elected Recorder, but I do know
he's done an outstanding job in
that capacity. He leaves an
extremely large pair of shoes to fill
as he moves on to his next chal-
lenge: Most Worshipful Grand
Master. Well done, Leon!!!
Replacing Leon will be none
other than Ill. Frank DiMascio.
Once again, Sparkey steps up to
the plate when there's work to be
done. As I stated above, 2011 will
be a great year for the Rhode
Island Shrine.
The 2011 Officers for the
Director's Staff will be as follows:
President
Ronald Slocum
Vice President
Scott Slocum
Treasurer
Robert Correia
Secretary
Robert Chase Jr.
In addition to these officers,
I am appointing the following
Brothers to be Assistant Directors:
Bob Correia
Cliff Fish
Norm Ouellette
Jerry Plemmons
Lastly, but by no means least,
I'll use this opportunity to
announce the First Annual
This event will be held on
Friday, May 20th in the Imperial
Room. You'll find a brief notice
announcing this elsewhere in this
edition of the Scimitar. This meal
will feature grilled swordfish, and I
guarantee it will be found to be a
great meal at a great price. As I
said above, I've been a Shriner for
ten years. In that time, the
Director's Staff has not used the
Imperial Room for a unit fundraiser. The last fundraisers we
sponsored were Shrimp Appeals
held in the Scottish Rite building.
This promises to be an annual
event that everyone will look
forward to with the anticipation
currently reserved for the Artisan's Steak Fry and the Legion's
Spaghetti Dinner. We need your
help to make it a success!
As usual, anyone wishing to
contact me with any issues or
questions should do so without
hesitation. My home phone number is 401-884-5266 and my e-mail
address is [email protected].
Yours in the Faith,
Steve
Steve McGuire
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by Noble Wayne Edward Sutton, Rhode Island Shriners Public Relations Chairman
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The Shriners are known
throughout the world for the
expert and no-cost medical care
that we provide to children at
our network of hospitals, providing state of the art medical assistance for children that may suffer from severe burn or bone,
cleft lip and palate related problems. It is also the responsibility
of each and every Shrine Center
throughout America to help to
improve the quality of life for
our children and young adults
above and beyond our Hospital
care.
continue that responsibility in
our partnership with the YMCA
Centers of Rhode Island to help
provide financial assistance for
children and families in need,
such as childcare, swimming
lessons, summer camp and a
variety of health and wellness
classes. The YMCA Centers of
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with developmental and physical special needs that may be
enrolled in the YMCA Camping
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SummerShrine Fund is an annual
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Now in our 11th year of production, the Rhode Island Shriners
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strong families, and strong communities.
The YMCA Centers of Rhode
Island join hands with the Rhode
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Rhode Island who may otherwise not be able to enjoy a safe
and fun learning environment
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The mission of the YMCA is
to put Christian principles into
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body for all.
On behalf of all the members
and families of the Rhode Island
Shriners, we offer our sincere
thanks to our friends throughout Rhode Island for your continued and kind support. We
could not do it without you.
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to the faces of our precious
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The Legion of Honor prepares to present the colors at this year’s Installation
Banquet honoring Illustrious Sir Andrew B. Hencler.
Hi, Nobles!
Hope everyone enjoyed their
holiday season.
The New Year promises to be
another busy one for the Legion
of Honor. Our new officers for
the year are as follows:
Commander
David Bradley
1st Lt. Commander
Bob Kaloostian
2nd Lt. Commander
David Cate
Our goals this year will be
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The Legion would like to congratulate Illustrious Andrew
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2011. We wish him a very successful year.
A reminder to all: we meet on
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month at 1930 hours. Not paid
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to Albert Lariviere, P.O. Box 387,
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Looking forward to seeing
you all at our next meeting.
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Sheila Radziewicz wasn't expected to live more than a few days,
let alone learn to walk, and talk . . . and now this! She gives credit to
Shriners Hospitals for Children® – the place that gave her a
fighting chance.
Right from the start, Sheila Radziewicz was a miracle baby. The
girl born 32 years ago with a genetic disorder – without arms or
kneecaps – wasn't supposed to live more than a few days, or walk, or
talk. And, she most definitely wasn't expected to earn a black belt in
taekwondo either, but Radziewicz has achieved all that and much,
much more.
Radziewicz smiles often and easily. It is part of her charm and her
engaging way of putting others at ease with her disability. She is used
to the stares she sometimes gets, but she has also become adept at
making those around her feel comfortable. She was born with TAR
syndrome, a congenital birth defect. She is profoundly grateful she
ended up in the care of Dr. Leon Krueger at Shriners Hospitals for
Children in Springfield, MA. "Dr. Kreuger said 'I will be sure your
daughter will walk someday.' I think I was three when my baby book
says I took my first steps holding my daddy's hand. I was always told
that nothing is impossible. Impossible just takes a little longer.''
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By the time she was nine, she had had ten major surgeries at
Shriners to correct her inward rotated ankles and move her hamstrings to shore up legs that buckled frequently for lack of kneecaps.
"I was a happy child, but some of it was a defense mechanism. When
people made fun of me, I'd smile or walk away because I thought if
you don't acknowledge it, they're more likely to stop."
The youngest of three girls growing up in Malden, MA, her parents
Mary, a stay-at-home mom, and John, a computer technician, sought
to have her life be as normal as possible. She enrolled in roller skating lessons but hated it. She took up horseback riding and accidentally sent her horse into a cantor over a jump. "It was exhilarating and
scary all at once," she recalls. She played soccer in elementary and
junior high school but gave it up by high school. "At the high school
level, it was too intense for me.”
She always attempted to have others see her – and others with
disabilities – as normal too. While still in college, she worked at a
Girls, Inc. program in Lynn, MA, as a counselor where she helped
implement a disability awareness program, teaching 90 percent of
the girls enrolled there sign language.
"When I worked there, there was one girl who was six and who
cried when I met her for the first time. Three years later, she clung to
me and cried when I was leaving. This was the same child who saw
me, freaked out, cried and ran the other way when she first met me,"
says Radziewicz.
– see BLACK BELT, page 22
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2011 Artisan Officers
Congratulations to
Chief Lou Sherman,
Assistant Chief Bob St. Jean,
Treasurer Joe Wilkinson,
and Secretary Walter Phaneuf.
TIDBITS, TIDBITS,
AND MORE TIDBITS . . .
New Pote – Congratulations to
Illustrious Andy 'Bogie' Hencler
on surviving his first month as
Potentate. It’s one down and
eleven to go!
Artisans on the Rise – Congratulations to Dave Nelson on his
election to Chief Rabban, Bob
O'Brien on his election to Assistant
Rabban and Glenn Medieros on a
his appointment to 1st Ceremonial
Master. As you continue to
progress in the Divan, always
remember your true loyalty is to
the Artisans.
All Units (should be All Shriners)
Holiday Party – If you missed this
event, shame on you because
everyone had a great time. The
turkey with all the fixings was delicious, and the Ladies gift was
very nice. Joe Andrade carved the
turkey at our table as though he
knew what he was doing.
Who am I? – I have never been
Chief. Sometimes you see me and
sometimes you don't, but I'm not
hard to miss. My humor can be
dry, but it is definitely funny.
I enjoy the parades and most especially the sidelines. Cruising is
great, and once in a while a pedicure is nice.
Last Scimitar Issue: Who am I? –
Bob St. Jean
Viagra – A Clown informed us at
the Shrine Annual Meeting that he
takes the miracle pill so he doesn't
wee wee on his shoes. His name
will remain anonymous because I
do not want to get in trouble with
Grand Lodge.
Game Dinner – As always, the
annual event was a huge success
thanks to the efforts of the
Artisans and especially Glenn
Medeiros and Bob O'Brien.
Practice Makes Perfect – It always
helps to review it before you have
to do it at a meeting.
February Unit Meeting – Why not
join our new Chief on February
24th and find out what is going on!
The success of the unit is due to
the participation and support of
ALL our members!!!
Cape Get Away Weekend – Will
this year's event be the best one
ever? No doubt everyone will have
a great time. Hopefully the Ladies
will behave. I doubt it will be based
on prior year happenings, such as
jello shots, whipped cream and
pole dancing.
Liaison Officer – Deepest sympathy
to James Ogilvie on his assignment
to our Unit. Remember, you are
here to serve us!
Did You Know . . . – There are days
in the months of February and
March named in honor of our
fellow Artisans? Here’s the list!
February 8
REBEL DAY
Walter Jackson
Robert L. Calise
Vice President
www.CaliseBakery.com
Hello Nobles,
It's me, your former chief. I
would just like to say thank you
for the opportunity to have served
as chief of this great Unit, and it
was a pleasure (sometimes). I look
forward to moving onward and
upward, and sure hope you will
still love and harass me, because
I would expect no less from all
of you.
February 10
SCHNOZZ DAY
Joe Andrade
February 19
TEMPORARY INSANITY DAY
Bob St. Jean
Well, let's keep in mind our
Brothers who are home sick. There
are quite a few of them who could
sure use a hearty Artisan “Hello,
how are you doing!” phone call or
card. In closing let us all try and
recruit some new members and
keep this great thing that we do
going and never end, because too
many children need our help.
Your humble and former chief,
Glenn E. Medeiros, Sr.
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February 20
TOOTHPICK DAY
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March 4
TAVERN DAY
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March 10
TELEPHONE DAY
Our Ladies
March 13
LEND-A-HELPING-HAND DAY
Don Maymon
March 16
LIPS APPRECIATION DAY
Glenn Medeiros
Happy Valentine’s Day to all
our Ladies . . .
When you dream in color,
is it a pigment of your imagination?
Noah, the greatest financier in the Bible, was
floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.
Adam’s explanation to his children for no longer
living in Eden:
“Your mother ate us out of house and home.”
Hugs ‘n Kisses . . .
Artery Jim
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to your feedback – positive and
negative!
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A Note from the
Former Chief . . .
Joe Wojcik
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
The economy is so bad that if a bank returns your check
marked “insufficient funds”, you call them
and ask if they mean you or them!
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Obituaries
ANDERSON, Gilbert H., 80,
of Cranston, died on December 8,
2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of
Gloria (Lawton) Anderson for 58
years. He leaves his children,
JoAnne Schiavulli of Cranston, Buz
Anderson of San Francisco, and
Bethany Rossano of Warwick.
Gilbert is also survived by five
grandchildren and his adored cat TC.
Mr. Anderson served his country
in the United States Navy for more
than 21 years. Gilbert always worked
to help those in need and enjoyed
the comraderie of others working
towards a common goal. He was
active in the Harmony Masonic
Lodge #9, Cranston for over 40 years
and was faithfully involved in the
Tri-City Elks in Warwick, Shriners
International, and the United States
Naval Memorial. He was also a longtime member of Bethany Lutheran
Church in Cranston. He retired after
working as a high pressure boiler
tender for the Rhode Island Port
Authority.
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Charles
Mr. Fish was a technician for New
England Telephone & Telegraph,
now Verizon, until his retirement in
1983 and served in the United States
Army as a sergeant during WW II. He
was a communicant of All Saints
Church and served on the vestry. He
was a member of Manchester
Lodge F&AM #12 and active for
many years in the Rhode Island
Shriners. Mr. Fish was a volunteer
and member of the Greenwood
Volunteer Fire Department.
He was the loving father of
Stephen Fish, Ph.D and his wife
Arlene of Cranston and the late
Jeffrey Fish, husband of Virginia
Fish of Charlotte, NC. Cherished
grandfather of Stephen Fish and
Jason Fish and great grandfather of
three. Caring brother of Earle Fish,
Lucille Melvin and the late Kenneth
Fish, Lloyd Fish, Sr., and Albert Fish.
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Burial with military honors was
held in Rhode Island Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Exeter.
KAPLAN, Jerome “Jerry”,
CARTIER, Richard W.,
89, of
East Greenwich passed away
December 12, 2010. He was the
husband of the late Nancy (Villar)
Cartier. Born in Providence, he
was the son of the late Joseph A.
and Isabel (Wrye) Cartier.
Mr. Cartier was the president of
the former M. N. Cartier and Sons,
Co., Inc., in Providence and a WWII
Army Air Corps pilot. He was a 32nd
Degree Mason, Valley of Providence,
a member of Harmony Lodge #9, a
Shriner for 50 years and a former
member of the Varnum Continentals.
He is survived by his three
daughters – Joan M. Cartier, Cheryl
A. Cartier and Pamela C. Wilcox and
husband John; three grandsons –
Brandon DelSesto, Nathan M. and
Kyle J. Wilcox. and three greatgranddaughters.
Burial with military
honors
was in the Rhode Island Veterans
Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the
Rhode Island Shriners, One Rhodes
Place, Cranston, RI 02905.
80, of 27 Hollins Drive, died
Saturday, December 11, 2010, in
Rhode Island Hospital. He was the
beloved husband for 57 years of
Gladys (Grossman) Kaplan.
Born in Providence, a son of
the late Benjamin and Rebecca
(Weinstein) Kaplan, he had lived in
Cranston for 45 years. Jerry was an
account executive for Hallmark
Metals Corporation in Cranston for
24 years. He was a graduate of Hope
High School and Bryant College.
Jerry was a Korean Conflict Army
veteran serving stateside. He was a
past president of Temple Sinai and
its Brotherhood, a member of
Redwood Lodge #35 and Overseas
Lodge #40 of the Masons, and the
Rhode Island Shrine.
Devoted father of Paula Kaplan of
St. Paul, MN, Lisa Horovitz of
Cranston, Steven Kaplan and his
wife Gail of Cranston, and Benjamin
Kaplan and his wife Rachael of
Cranston. Dear brother of Miriam
Solinger of Cranston. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Jacob, Joshua
and Madelyn.
– see OBITS, page 20
FISH, Clifford E., 88, of
Warwick, passed away Tuesday at
home. He was the beloved husband
of Marion L. (Benson) Fish for 68
years. Born in Warwick, he was a son
of the late Earle C. and Anna C.
(Holmander) Fish.
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12. Poetic meadows
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15. Sole genus of the family
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16. Freedom from difficulty
17. A cutting remark
18. Electronic communication
19. Coffee additives
22. Feeling ill
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29. Scandinavian name for small
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31. Gray sea eagle
34. Food from dried orchid tubers
36. An upper limb
37. _____ and Vanzetti
39. ___ Lilly, drug company
40. This (Spanish)
42. American state
43. Baseball championship playoff
45. Elastance unit
47. Shovel earth
48. Gambling town
49. Notre Dame team nickname
55. Botswana monetary unit
57. 12th Jewish month
58. Dull sustained pain
59. _____bore: lenton rose
60. Cease to have
61. Heidi Klum's husband
62. Gomer ____, marine
63. Paul ____, Swiss painter
64. Shaft horsepower (abbr.)
1. One of the Baldwin brothers
2. Fright and alarm
3. Pillow slip
4. An abbot's jurisdiction
5. Consumed liquids
6. C. ____en: O.J. prosecutor
7. Point that is one point S of SE
8. Equipment casualty
9. Slightly open
10. ___liff: court officer
11. Software Sight License
13. Where she sold seashells
15. Contradicts
20. Metric capacity unit
21. Consumer
24. The face of a clock
25. European shad
26. Counterweights
27. Electronic countermeasures
28. _____ngle: 4-sided figure
29. Point midway between S and SE
32. Canadian flyers
33. Japanese classical theater
35. Orbital point where satellite is
nearest to the earth
36. Consumed food
38. Atmospheric light bands
41. Suspiration
44. Suitable for use as food
45. Unit of a temperature scale
46. Black tropical American cuckoo
48. Ribonuclease
49. Cut down a tree
50. Use language
51. Object that is worshipped as a
god
52. Frosts
53. Former ruler of Iran
54. Give assistance to
55. Thrust horse power (abbr.)
56. Expression to attract attention
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This year I am proud
to say that Rhode Island Nobles
will be “making memories
while helping kids smile!”
Illustrious Sir
Andrew B. Hencler
123rd Potentate
of the Rhode Island Shriners
MASONIC
AFFILIATIONS
Illustrious ANDREW B. HENCLER was born
in Sherbourne, England on May 11, 1951. He was
the son of the late Sigmund and Daniela Hencler. He
married Janet (Niederberger) and together they have three
children: Dr. Jason A. Hencler, Ms. Joan L. Hencler, and
Ms. Julie M. Hencler.
ROGER WILLIAMS LODGE #32, Member
ST. JOHN'S #1, Member
MOUNT VERNON #4, Member
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED
SCOTTISH RITE, Valley of Providence
YORK RITE, Providence Royal Arch #1
COMMANDRY, ST. JOHN'S #1
ROYAL ORDER OF JESTERS,
Providence Court #71
MOSLEM GROTTO - Dr. of Smiles
Andrew graduated Central High School in 1970. He
studied for two years at Roger Williams College and two
years at New England School of Mechanical Dentistry.
He is a certified dental technician. He operated the East
Providence Orthodontic Lab from 1973-1982 when he
then started the Andrew B. Hencler Orthodontic Lab
which has been in operation for 28 years.
His military affiliation has been with the Rhode Island
National Guard and the 118th Military Police.
R I SHRINE
AFFILIATIONS
CLOWN UNIT, Past Boss Clown
DIRECTORS STAFF, Vice President
ARTISAN UNIT, Member
TEMPLE GUARD, Honorary Member
HILLBILLY UNIT, Bard
MARHABA/100 CLUB, Member
MASONIC VETERANS
ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND
SWORDS OF BUNKER HILL, Member
The Hencler Family - left to right: daughters Joan and Julie. Andy and Janet,
daughter-in-law Kathie and son Jason.
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The Recorder Reports . . .
Nobles, Ladies, and Friends
of the Rhode Island Shriners,
Welcome to a new issue of the
Scimitar. Hopefully everyone had
a great New Year and holiday season.
First, I would like to thank all
the Nobles for electing me to the
position of Recorder of the Rhode
Island Shrine. It is an important
position, and I vow to do my best
to perform the tasks associated
with the position. A big heartfelt thank you goes to Ill. Leon
Knudsen for a job well done as
Recorder for the past ten years. It
will be difficult to fill his shoes,
but I will give it my best!
Nobles and friends . . . this
year, January 28 marked the 125th
anniversary of the Rhode Island
Shrine. On January 28, 1886,
Rhode Island was granted its
charter from Imperial to operate
as a Shrine Center. We have many
things to be proud of. Many
accomplishments were achieved
which are still in existence today
in the form of our charitable contributions helping children in our
State with medical needs and
allowing them to live better lives
and have more fun with special
equipment to make their childhood more enjoyable.
On January 28, 1886, Deputy
for Rhode Island Clarence B.
Mason was given permission to
form the Palestine Temple in
Newport, Rhode Island where it
thrived for three years before
moving to Providence.
Ill. Clarence Mason served as
Potentate from January 28, 1886
to December 5, 1888 when Noble
John Waters was elected Potentate. On June 24, 1889, the 34th
meeting of Palestine Temple was
first held in Freemasons Hall in
Providence. The first two meetings held in Providence created
a total of 113 new Nobles.
We have a rich history in our
Shrine Center, and we need to
move forward making more of this
history so that the next 125 years
reflect the same dedication and
commitment for the betterment of
Shrinedom.
Please read the Scimitar, support your Units and Shrine Center,
and participate in the events and
functions!
Fraternally,
Frank DiMascio
Frank DiMascio, PP
Recorder, RI Shrine
FRANK
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AND HEATING
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A Noble’s Thank You
10-Years of Service was Well Done, Leon!
I would like to let a past potentate know just how much he has done
for the Rhode Island Shrine. If you were at the meeting on Wednesday,
December 8, 2010, you would have heard a little bit about how much
this individual will be missed and wish him well on his future in Masonry
as he continues to go to the East. If elected, he will be our leader as
Grand Master. I have not been in the Shrine for a long period of time, but
this Noble about whom I talk has dedicated his life to the Shrine and to
Masonry as well as to being a good husband and father.
We in the Shrine should be very grateful for what this Noble has done
for the craft and let him know that we all wish him the very best in his
travels. When you come in contact with Leon Knudsen, don't just shake
his hand . . . let him know how you feel about the job he did and how far
he brought the Rhode Island Shriners during his term. He has stepped out
of office as our Recorder and now continues his travel to the East.
PLEASE . . . take a moment and say thank you for what he has done
for the Shrine. Leon has gone the extra mile for the craft and the Shrine.
A lot of hard work was done by this dedicated man that none of us will
ever know. He will be missed in this position.
His replacement has a big pair of shoes to fill, and we all as Nobles
should wish Frank DiMascio well and give him our support just as we
did for Leon.
Again, Leon . . . I offer my heartfelt thank you for being you and for
the great leadership that you gave us in the past ten years. It was a job
well done!
Brother Noble Rusty Booth
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Fond Memories of the
Installation
Banquet
for the Hencler family . . .
. . . and for
friends and family
of the
Rhode Island
Shriners!
2011
11
12
S
SUNDAY
MONDAY
hriner Calendar
TUESDAY
February
WEDNESDAY
2011
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
Baked Stuffed
Lobster
is being served at the
7:30
Oriental Band
Shriners Restaurant
February 18th!
SUPERBOWL
PARTY
7:00
Ladies Meeting
7:30
Divan Meeting
11:30
Ladies Luncheon
7:30
Oriental Band
11:30
Drivers’ Luncheon
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
6:30
VALENTINE’S
VAUDEVILLE
Lincoln’s Birthday
ALEPPO VISITATION
7:30
Legion of Honor
ALEPPO
VISITATION
Groundhog Day
7:30
Director’s Staff
Meeting
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30
Temple Guard
Valentine’s Day
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
The Restaurant
is serving
BAKED STUFFED
LOBSTER
tonight!
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
7:30
Oriental Band
Presidents’ Day
7:30
Artisans
Motor Corps
MELHA VISITATION
Washington’s Birthday
S A V E
D A T E
V ALENTINE V AUDEVILLE SHO W
9:00 AM
Clown Meeting
ITALIAN BUFFET DINNER • V A UDEVILLE SHO W
(see pag e 1 4 f or de t ails)
MELHA
VISITATION
S
SUNDAY
T H E
MONDAY
hriner Calendar
TUESDAY
March
WEDNESDAY
2011
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
Come on, Units!
Show up to help build
your float for the
11:30
FLORIDA
LUNCHEON
7:30
Oriental Band
Mardi Gras
Parade
on March 8th
New Year’s Day
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
Copy due for
April/May Scimitar
8:00 - 12 Noon
RI Shriners
BLOOD DRIVE
at the
Shrine Center
7:00
Ladies Meeting
7:30
Divan Meeting
MARDI GRAS
CARNIVAL &
PARADE
11:30
Ladies’ Luncheon
7:30
Oriental Band
Ash Wednesday
11:30
Drivers’ Luncheon
SHRINERS MIDWINTER BUSINESS MEETINGS
Hyannis, MA
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
7:30
Legion of Honor
7:30
Director’s Staff
Meeting
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30
Temple
Guard
ST. PATTY’S/
ST. JOSEPH’S
DAY
PARTY
St. Patrick’s Day
Daylight Savings Time Begins
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30
Artisans
Motor Corps
SPHYNX VISITATION
First Day of Spring
March 17 . . .
9:00 AM
Clown Meeting
5:00-9:00
“Reading is Music
to Our Ears”
Children’s Dyslexia Center
SPHYNX VISITATION
7:30
Oriental Band
‘Tis the day
when the
entire
world is
Irish!
S
SUNDAY
MONDAY
hriner Calendar
TUESDAY
April
2011
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
Pote’s Reception Weekend
April 8-10, 2011
12 Noon
BROTHERHOOD
GAME DINNER
SATURDAY
April Fool’s Day
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
Pote’s
Weekend
STEAK FRY
7:30
Oriental Band
Pote’s
RECEPTION
@ Rhodes
Pote’s Weekend
with Prince Hall
Cranston Portuguese Club
“Afterglow”
BREAKFAST
FRIDAY
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
Reserve TODAY for the
7:00
Ladies Meeting
7:30
Divan Meeting
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11:30
Ladies Luncheon
7:30
Oriental Band
|7:30
Legion of Honor
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
11:30
Drivers’ Luncheon
POTE’S
WEEKEND
Tax Day
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
9:00 AM
Clown Meeting
7:30
STATED
MEETING
Palm Sunday
7:30
Director’s Staff
Meeting
7:30
Temple Guard
7:30
Oriental Band
Good Friday
Passover
Easter
7:30
Artisans
Motor Corps
7:30
Oriental Band
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
2:00
May Breakfast
SET-UP
PYRAMID VISITATION
S
SUNDAY
MONDAY
hriner Calendar
TUESDAY
May
WEDNESDAY
2011
THURSDAY
Copy due for
June/July Scimitar
MAY
BREAKFAST
7:00
Ladies’ Meeting
7:30
Divan Meeting
SATURDAY
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
CINCO
de
MAYO
PARTY
7:30
Oriental Band
FRIDAY
PYRAMID
VISITATION
New Year’s Day
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
It’s the
POTE’S
BIRTHDAY!
7:30
Legion of Honor
11:30
Ladies’ Luncheon
7:30
Oriental Band
11:30
Drivers’ Luncheon
KARNAK VISITATION
Mother’s Day
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
7:30
Director’s Staff
Meeting
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30
Temple Guard
KARNAK VISITATION
1st Annual
DIRECTOR’S
SWORDFISH
DINNER
GRAND
MASTER’S
WEEKEND
Armed Forces Day
9:00 - Unit
Members
Drawing
GRAND
MASTER’S
WEEKEND
GRAND LODGE
DINNER
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30
Artisans
Motor Corps
Don’t Miss Out on the First Annual
Director’s
Swordfish Dinner
9:00 AM
Clown Meeting
Memorial Day
– watch for future details –
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Current Event Notices
As of January 14, 2011
Current Cash Jackpot
$250
Friday Night
Drawings
All Masons, Shriners, Ladies, and Guests
are welcome to attend the
RHODE ISLAND SHRINE-MASONIC
Florida Luncheon
SAHIB SHRINE-SARASOTA
MARCH 4, 2011
Sahib Shrine Temple
600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 • 941-366-4449
Cocktails: 11AM - 12 Noon. Cash Bar. Luncheon: 12 Noon
Luncheon Menu
in the McIntyre Restaurant & Lounge
You must be a Shriner and Unit Member, and you must be present at the 9:00
p.m. drawing to claim your prize. If you are a member of several Units, your name
will be on one ticket only. If the person whose name is drawn is not present, his name
will be redeposited with the other names and $25 will be added to the jackpot.
Jackpot is subject to change each week depending on a declared winner. If there
is a winner, the pot begins again at $200.
QUESTIONS?
Call any Divan Member or the Shrine Office at 401-467-7100.
FOR DRAWING DATES, SEE CALENDARS, Pages 12 and 13.
CHOICE OF
Pot Roast of Beef or Butter Crumb Tilapia
Tossed Green Salad • Bread & Butter
Herb-roasted Red Potatoes • Vegetable, Chef’s Choice
Chef’s Choice of Dessert
Coffee • Iced Tea
19 pertaxperson
(unchanged from last year)
and gratuity included
$
We expect to have the Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island, Most
Worshipful Brother Kenneth N. Bruns and new Potentate of the Rhode
Island Shriners Andrew Hencler with us. We will also welcome our new
50-year members who will receive their 50-Year Veterans Medal.
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE PREPAID
by FEBRUARY 18, 2011
1st Annual
Mardi Gras
Carnival & Parade
Please mail your reservations to Herb McGuire
along with your check payable to SAHIB SHRINE.
Herb McGuire
8632 28th Ave. Dr., East
Palmetto, FL 34221
Telephone: 941-723-6243
March 8, 2011
FOOD | FUN | GAMES | ACTIVITIES
Crowning of Mardi Gras King and Queen
Float Decorating Award
for most creative float in the evening’s parade
(complimentary materials provided to units that evening)
WATCH FOR UPCOMING DETAILS
6:00 –10:00 p.m.
Imperial Room at One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI
You are cordially invited to
The 5th Annual Fundraising Event
for
Hostesses: Hillary Williamson & Carol Plemmons
The Children's Dyslexia Center
V alentine
V audeville Sho w
Friday, February 11
The Imperial Room at One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI
6:30 pm - social
7:oo pm - buffet dinner
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner • Cash Bar • Entertainment
Silent Auction • Raffle • Vineyard Surprise
Please make your $25.00 check payable to:
Children's Dyslexia Center
8:00 pn - vaudeville show
Imperial Room at One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI
RHODE ISLAND SHRINERS
featuring
THE GREAT THROWDINI - Knife Thrower
THOMAS BLACKE - Magician & Escape Artist
EKATERINA - Aerialist/Contortionist
Italian Buffet
field greens salad, warm rolls & butter
boneless chicken cacciatore
fettuccini tossed with scallops & shrimp in a creamy alfredo sauce
bow-tie pasta with a pink vodka sauce
angel hair pasta tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables
in a garlic, olive oil, white wine sauce
penne pasta with marinara sauce
meatballs, sausage & peppers, green beans milanese
ice cream dessert
coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea
$
40
• Full Cash Bar Available •
per person includes buffet, show, tax & tip
Tickets available at The Imperial Room
or by calling 401.467.7102. All major credit cards accepted.
Produced by Thomas Blacke Productions in association with The Imperial Room at One Rhodes Place.
Rhode Island Shriners
BLOOD
DRIVE
St. Pat's/
St. Joseph’s Day
Party
March 18, 2011
Sunday
Corned Beef & Cabbage
or
Chicken Parmesan
with Pasta
8 am - 12 Noon
Dress and Dance to
Irish and Italian Music
March 6
RI Shrine Center
ONE RHODES PLACE
CRANSTON
TICKET INFORMATION
TO FOLLOW.
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Current & Upcoming Event Notices
Shrine Ladies Winter Luncheons
11:30 SOCIAL • NOON SEATED LUNCHEON
CASH BAR ARRANGEMENT
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Your hostess: Mrs. Carol Plemmons
Your hostesses: Mrs. Beverly Gallagher
Mrs. Lucille Gowdey
Please bring a non-perishable food item
to be donated to those less fortunate.
SEATED LUNCHEON MENU
Field Greens Salad, assorted dressings
Warm Rolls and Butter/Margarine
SEATED LUNCHEON MENU
Warm Rolls and Butter/Margarine
CHOICE OF ENTREE
CHOICE OF ENTREE
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Homemade Shepard’s Pie
wtih boiled potatoes, carrots, onions, pickled beets
or
or
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Baked Scrod
with Lemon Butter Crumbs
with cup of Minestrone Soup
with rice pilaf and brown sugar glazed carrots
VANILLA ICE CREAM
with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream
VANILLA ICE CREAM
topped with Creme de Menthe and whipped cream
COFFEE, DECAFFEINATED COFFEE, TEA
COFFEE, DECAFFEINATED COFFEE, TEA
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
BY MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011.
Call the Shrine Office at
401.467-7100, x10
Call the Shrine Office at
401.467-7100, x10
13per person
12 per person
$
$
service charge and taxes included
service charge and taxes included
STARTING
THE RHODE ISLAND SHRINERS
FEBRUARY 18th
SUPERBOWL
PARTY
at the
Restaurant
Baked Stuffed Lobster
Superbowl Sunday
February 6, 2011
Served on select Friday Nights.
Limited order, by reservation only.
WATCH FOR DETAILS ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE LOBBY
OR INQUIRE AT THE RESTAURANT.
One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905
5:00 Cocktails & Snacks
6:30 - SUPERBOWL
Delicious Half-time Buffet
HALF-TIME
BUFFET MENU
Minestrone Soup
Field Greens Salad
Warm Rolls & Butter
Boneless Chicken Cacciatore
Bow-tie Pasta with Pink Vodka Sauce
Angel Hair Pasta
tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables
in a garlic, olive oil, white wine sauce
Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Meatballs
Sausage & Peppers
Green Beans Milanese
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea
FULL CASH BAR AVAILABLE
BEER S ON TAP
May 20
WATCH
THE GAME
ON FIVE
TELEVISIONS
IN OUR
COMFORTABLE
LOUNGE
AREAS!
S A V E
2011
T H E
D A T E
First Annual
Director's Staff
Swordfish
Dinner
Grilled Swordfish Steak
Baked Potato|Vegetable
Salad|Marinated Mushrooms
$
20 per person
Limited supply of Sirloin Strips and Boneless Chicken Breasts available.
THE BROTHERHOOD
TICKETS
AVAILABLE
AT THE
SHRINE BAR
GAME DINNER
Rhode Island #19 • Constantine Temple #14
Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Noon
Cranston Portuguese Club • 2nd Avenue, Cranston
35
$
Tickets will be available soon at the Shriners
per person Lounge and the Constantine Shriners Lounge.
This event is open to all MASONS, SHRINERS, and the PUBLIC!
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Potentate’s
Reception Weekend
honoring Illustrious
Andrew B. Hencler
Friday – Sunday
April 8-10, 2011
HAMPTON INN
Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island
RHODES-ON-THE-PAWTUXET
Cranston, Rhode Island
FRIDAY, April 8
Afternoon . . . Hotel Hospitality Room, 12 Noon – 5 p.m.
Evening . . .
Steak Fry (hosted by The Artisans Unit)
at the Rhode Island Shrine Center
Social at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Nightcap . . .
Hotel Hospitality Room, 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, April 9
Potentate’s Reception
at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet
Divan Officers in Tuxedo and Fez
For Ladies, a cocktail dress or gown
Members and male guests, a suit and tie
6:00 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Nightcap . . .
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar.
Grand Entrance with Fez
Dinner followed by program
Music and Dancing
Hotel Hospitality Room, 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
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Reception Menu
Weekend Package
Reservation Deadlines
Four-Star
Sit Down Buffet
Saturday night Hospitality Room
and lodging at the
Hampton Inn
Post Road., Warwick, RI
plus
at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet
Room Reservations
must be made by March 25, 2011
Salad
Rolls & Butter
Steak Fry
and Reception Reservations
Roast Top Sirloin of Beef
w/ Brandy Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Marsala w/Wild Mushrooms
Seafood Newburg
$200 per couple
$160 per single
must be made by
April 6, 2011
Full Payment
Whipped Red Bliss Potatoes
w/Caramelized Onions
Sugar Snap Peas
w/Red and Yellow Peppers
Extra Night Lodging at the
Hampton Inn:
$120 per room
is required by April 6, 2011 to
One Rhodes Place
Cranston, Rhode Island 02905
Attn: Pat Deitch
Assorted Classical Pastries
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea
Weekend
RESERVATION FORM
PLEASE FIND PAYMENT OF $
(
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
)
Couple(s)
Single(s)
Couple(s)
Single(s)
Room(s)
enclosed to cover:
Full Package (lodging and reception for 2) . . . .
Full Package (lodging and reception for 1) . . . .
Cocktail Hour/Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cocktail Hour/Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extra Night Lodging (Friday) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 200.00
160.00
80.00
40.00
120.00
per couple
per person
per couple
per person
per room
Friday Night STEAK FRY not included in above package
Steak Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00 per couple
Steak Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25.00 per person
( ) Couple(s)
( ) Single(s)
Please reserve a room at the Hilton Garden Inn for
( ) King
( ) Double
( ) Smoking
( ) Non-Smoking
April 6, 2011 WEEKEND RESERVATION/FULL PAYMENT DEADLINE
For questions, call the Shrine Office at 401-467-7100.
Complete this form and return with your check payable to The Rhode Island Shriners to:
Pat Deitch
c/o The Rhode Island Shriners
One Rhodes Place, Cranston, Rhode Island 02905
Name PLEASE PRINT
Address
City
State
Telephone
( ) Lady
Zip
E-mail
( ) Guest
Cell
Name
Please honor your Lady or guest by submitting her name with your reservation.
Payment Method: ❑ VISA
Card #
❑ MASTERCARD
❑ AMEX
❑ DISCOVER
Expiration Date
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– B R I N G I N G S M I L E S T O T H E FA C E S O F O U R C H I L D R E N D U R I N G T H E H O L I D AY S –
Cinderella’s Christmas Story
by Noble Wayne Edward Sutton, Rhode Island Shriners Public Relations Chairman
For over 23 years the Rhode
Island Shriners have been bringing joy and happiness to less
fortunate and special needs children throughout Rhode Island
with our Annual Children's
Christmas Campaign. From gifts,
financial assistance, and entertainment, the Shriners continue
to be a great helping hand during the holiday season.
In addition to the great help
that we provide, we also work
hand-in-hand with the Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre, a nonprofit grass roots organization
located in the heart of Cranston,
Rhode Island. Do you remember
the fairytale about Cinderella?
Well, nobody can tell that story
better than the performers and
directors from Kaleidoscope
Children's Theatre. And this is
where the Rhode Island Shriners
come in to the story.
Every year, we continue to
make it possible for hundreds of
young children and chaperones
from local childcare, pre-school,
elementary, and boys and girls
organizations to enjoy this spectacular event.
proudly host this event and
reserved free seating at the
Scottish Rite Auditorium right
across the street from the
Shriners Center in Pawtuxet
Village. Every year we work
Golden Gate Studios
2003 Broad Street
Cranston, R.I. 02905
401.461.2299
www.goldengatestudio.com
“Where
Dreams
Come
True”
* Exquisite Florals
* Linens & Lighting
* Plannings Assistance
An overflow audience of young children from Rhode Island were the invited guests of the Rhode Island Shriners
to see a performance of Cinderella’s Christmas Story. The Kaleidoscope Theatre performers were able
to bring wonderful smiles to the faces of the children in attendance.
hard to make it possible for
more children to share in this
Christmas show event as our
guests, and once again we filled
the auditorium to overflow!
Just before the show got
started, I invited our very reliable and expert photographer,
Noble Joe Neto, to join our
Illustrious Potentate, Frank
DiMascio, at the entrance so
that he could capture the look
of excitement on the face of the
children and adults as they
made there way into the show
after making a short bus trip to
the auditorium.
Our Illustrious Potentate
Frank DiMascio was honored to
tell children about the many
things Shriners do and why we
like to see children smile.
Carrying the pride and honor of
every member of the Rhode
Island Shriners, Sir Frank shared
our creed to help improve the
quality of life for our precious
young children here in Rhode
Island and around the world.
Interested in bringing a group
of children to this annual event?
Call our public relations chairman
at 461-0690, and we'll do our best
to make it happen.
Once again, the show went
off without a hitch, and the children, classroom teachers, and
chaperones really enjoyed
themselves with rave reviews.
This is one of the many gifts that
the Rhode Island Shriners offer
during the holiday season.
Special thanks to the folks
from Kaleidoscope Theatre and
their great cast of entertainers
. . . we could not have done it
without you.
WHOLESALE
RETAIL
One Commercial Way, Warren
(401) 247-7888
1365 Fall River Ave., Seekonk
(508) 336-6800
Student Nurses Express Appreciation
for Shriners and
Shriners Hospitals for Children®
The following note was recently
received by Marlena LaginaKleine, vice president of communications, development and public
relations, at SHC–Boston. She is
happy to share it with you.
My name is Kate Treworgy,
and I'm the president of the
Student Nurses' Association at
Castleton State College here in
Castleton, Vermont.
TREATED LUMBER OF NEW ENGLAND
P. O. Box 982, 61 Bonneau Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-3200 (800) 322-4006
Fax (401) 295-9733
Specialists in Treated Timber, Lumber and Piling . . .
Preserving a Clean and Green Environment
It was my honor, along with
44 of my peers, to visit Shriners
Hospitals for Children® - Boston
this past fall, on October 21,
2010. Derek Corbett and William
Seward, members of the Cairo
Temple in Rutland, Vermont, not
only sponsored our amazing
field trip, but also gave us a truly
inspirational and informative
tour of the hospital and the
hospital's focus.
and full of so many wonderful
people.”
I can honestly say that the
trip had a phenomenal impact,
and students continue to talk
about their impressions. We
commend the Shriners for all
that they do. One student commented, “I was really impressed
by the dedication of the Shriners
and staff we met at the hospital.
It was inspirational to see a facility honestly driven by patient
care and so proud of what they
do. The Shriners Hospital is
truly an example of what health
care today can and should be.”
I just wanted to send you
a note of our appreciation for
Shriners Hospitals for Children®, and a very special and
grateful thank you to Derek
Corbett and William Seward for
making the trip possible. It
enhanced our learning and gave
us a fresh perspective – truly a
highlight to our school year. As
future nurses, we look forward
to making a difference like the
Shriners and Shriners Hospitals
for Children® make every day
in the lives of so many.
Another student wrote, “The
trip to Shriners Hospital was
amazing. I have always admired
the work the Shriners do, but
this trip enhanced my appreciation. The hospital is wonderful
We were all very much
inspired by what the Shriners
are doing to change the health
care system and how their
dedication and support changes
the lives of so many children.
We were honored to learn about
the organization's mission and
eager to be part of the journey.
Best wishes,
Kate Treworgy, President
Student Nurses' Association,
Castleton State College
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Leading the Way in 2011
The Divan, the Ladies, and the Aides
by Noble Wayne Sutton, Rhode Island Shriners Public Relations Chairman
The Divan of Officers from left to right: Noble Frank DiMascio, PP, Recorder; Noble Domenic DiStefano, Marshal; Noble Glenn Medeiros,
1st Ceremonial Master; Noble William Games, High Priest & Prophet; Noble David Nelson, Chief Rabban; Noble Andrew Hencler,
123rd Illustrious Potentate; Noble Bob O'Brien, Assistant Rabban; Noble Gil Fontes, Oriental Guide; Noble James Ogilvie, 2nd Ceremonial
Master; Noble John Takian, Jr. PP, Treasurer; Noble Noman Messinger, Captain of the Guard; and Noble Steve McGuire, Director.
The Rhode Island Shriners took pride in celebrating the
installation of our 123rd Chief Executive Officer and Potentate,
Illustrious Sir Andrew Hencler and his line of elected, appointed,
and dedicated Officers.
The Appointed Aides
The Rhode Island Shriners offer many services like our continuous special care for Rhode Island Children that have been treated at our local Burns or Orthopaedic Hospitals, free transportation
for patients and families from Rhode Island to the Shriners Boston
Burns and Shriners Springfield Orthopaedic Hospitals, striving to
improve the quality of life for children.
You can also capture an opportunity to enjoy the Rhode Island
Shriners as we entertain our many fans at various statewide parades,
we offer assistance to less fortunate children with our local fundraising projects like the Shriners Family Day at the Circus, or you may
catch up with us when we are making contributions to the YMCA
Camps, and many other charitable worthwhile events for children.
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to our dear Rhode Island friends for
their continued support and friendship that allow us to continue our
creed of service to our less fortunate children and young adults
regardless of race, creed, or color.
From left to right: Noble Joseph Andrade, Personal Aide; Noble Jerry Plemmons,
Steward; Noble Robert Correia, Steward; Noble Andrew Hencler, 123rd
Illustrious Potentate; Noble Bryan Martin, Chief Aide; Noble Clay Roffey; and
Noble Thomas Holton, Personal Aide.
Introducing the Ladies of the Divan
Every year the Ladies of the Shrine play an important role in
bringing our message to the communities of Rhode Island. Under
the graceful direction of Lady Janet Hencler, the hard work and
dedication that is offered by the Ladies of the Rhode Island Shriners
will continue.
The Ladies from left to right: Maureen McGuire, Christina Hilton, Keri Lynn
DiStefano, Kerrie Medeiros, Donna Nelson, Lady Janet Hencler, Diane O'Brien,
Blanca Fontes, Becca Cardoso, Stella Takian, and Karen Messinger.
Many organizations have been grateful recipients of the Ladies of
the Shrine with their support of young and less fortunate children
and babies, care for the homeless, and much more. You can always
find the Ladies hard at work at many of our indoor and outdoor functions like the Annual May Breakfast, Shrine Marketplace or Flea
Market, the Pumpkin Patch Bazaar . . . just to mention a few.
Our special thanks to the Ladies of the Rhode Island Shriners.
With your belief and support, we continue to stand TALL.
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What sets us apart from other
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client base, yet provide services on an
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MEDICARE
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East Greenwich, RI 02818
885-7992
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Chiropractic Physician
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Obits, continued from page 7
RICHARDS, Louis M.,
84, a
former State Representative from
Coventry, passed away January 15,
2011 at Landmark Medical Center,
surrounded by his family. He was
the beloved husband of Ann M.
(Sullivan) Richards. Born in
Providence, he was a son of the
late
George
and
Christine
(Wheaton) Richards.
Lou was employed as a property manager for the State of Rhode
Island Water Resources Board
until retiring in 1989. He owned the
former L. M. Richards Realty. He
served in the U. S. Army Airborne,
Sergeant First Class, in both WW II
and the Korean War. During the
Korean War, Lou was in the 187th
Regimental Combat Team a/k/a
"Rakkasan".
He was past master of St.
John’s Lodge No.1, Providence
F & AM., a member of St. John’s
Commandery No. 1, and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,
Valley of Providence and the
Rhode Island Shriners. He also
belonged
to
the
Coventry
Memorial VFW Post #9404, the
Blinded Veterans Association and
in 1966, he was chairman of the
225th Anniversary Celebration for
the Town of Coventry, 1741-1966.
He was the father of Valerie
Dreyer and her companion Gerald
Barlow, Cheryl Carron and her
husband Richard, James Richards
and his wife Lisa, and Morgan
Richards and the late Deborah
Richardson; stepfather of Lynn
Chase and her husband Keith, and
Michael Dodd; grandfather of 17,
great grandfather of 13, great-great
grandfather of 3; brother of Rita
Kelly, Ann Marie Pasarelli, Robert
Richards, Roland Richards, and
the late Vincent, George and
Mildred Richards.
Interment with military honors
was held in R I Veterans Cemetery.
VICHABIAN, Kovork Y., 70,
of Seekonk, MA, passed away on
December 13, 2010 at Miriam
Hospital in Providence. He was the
beloved husband of Marlene
(Merdinian) Vichabian. Born in
Beirut, Lebanon, he was the son of
the late Yervant and Elize
(Torossian) Vichabian.
Mr. Vichabian was a clerk at the
American Mathematical Society in
Providence for many years before
retiring. He was a member of Sts.
Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic
Church, ARF Kristapor Gomideh,
Hamazkayin and Homenetmen. He
was also an active member of ANI
Lodge of Beirut, PM Orpheus
Lodge & T. S. Webb, High Priest
Providence RAM, CM Providence
Council, St. John's & Calvary
Commandery, and other Masonic
bodies.
Besides his wife, he was the
devoted father of Sossi Pomakian
and her husband Hagop of
Woodland Hills, CA, Zovig
Chobanian of Simi Valley, CA and
Yervant Vichabian and his wife
Erin of North Dighton, MA; loving
and cherished grandfather of
Hovig,
Harout,
Aleen
and
Alexander; and dear brother of
Anahid Badjian and Arshalous
Taslakian, both of Beirut.
Interment was at Swan Point
Cemetery, Providence.
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C O N T I N U I N G
T H E
T R A D I T I O N
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401-521-3800
Bring the Joy of Christmas to Children
709 Harris Avenue
Providence
Rhode Island
by Noble Wayne Sutton, Rhode Island Shriners Public Relations Chairman
and with the help of my dear
friend and Past Potentate
Gordon Martin, we finished the
last stops for Santa.
Santa and the Rhode Island
Shriners are proud to have
helped bring some Christmas
spirit to our less fortunate children and young adults here in
Rhode Island.
Santa's Helper, Noble Gordon Martin PP,
with Washington Park Community Shelter Director, Frances Murphy.
Once again we gassed up the
sleigh (actually the Shriners
Hospital transportation van),
filled it with toys and ventured
out with a special delivery of
toys and gifts for children and
young adults throughout Rhode
Island. The reindeer were hungry and Santa was low on gas, so
we made our final two stops at
the Washington Park Community
Shelter in Providence and the
Cranston Community Action
Program. Both are non-profit
Rhode Island organizations that
offer a safe and educational
place for children, young adults
and their families who may find
themselves in a less fortunate or
difficult time in their lives with
all of the necessary tools and
education to allow them to
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Black Belt, continued from page 5
After getting her undergraduate degree in government at
Suffolk University in Boston, she
began graduate school in criminal justice at Northern Arizona
University. She was living in
Flagstaff when she happened
upon a flyer for a martial arts
school and saw it as a way to
both stay fit and relieve the
stress of studying while working
full-time. The school she found
in Flagstaff was accepting of her
and her disability.
“The instructor was just really nice, and the atmosphere was
low-key. My instructor was always on the ground with his
hands behind his back trying to
figure out how to do it without
hands," she says.
When she returned to the
Boston area after graduation,
she found a job as a legal advocate coordinator for a domestic
violence organization. She also
searched for another martial
arts school where she could
continue to develop her skills.
She happened upon Bruce
McCorry's Martial Arts in
Peabody, MA.
"She called and said she had
no arms. I booked an appointment with her and she trotted
in, held out her arm, we shook
hands and she went right into
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on the head," says Radzciewicz,
chuckling.
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