CSSA 2013 Celebrity Look-A

vol. 68
issue 9
Potentate’s Message
MTopics
IDIAN
September, 2013
CSSA 2013
Wichita, Kansas
CSSA 2013
LONNIE NICHOLS
It is time once again to write this article
for the Topics. It seems like only yesterday
that Jody was telling me to get last month’s
article to her. I think that must mean we have
all been really busy. Midian held its first
Sportsman Raffle this last weekend. For those
of you that attended and helped THANK YOU.
We couldn’t have held the event without a
lot of help from everyone. I think everyone
will agree it was a huge success not only for
Midian but also for all the units and clubs that
sold the tickets.
CSSA is history and I know everyone had
a great time. I was so proud of all the units
that competed. It’s nice to win an award but
the best thing about CSSA is the friendships
that are made. It was a great honor to receive
the Potentate’s Traveling Trophy at the Motor
Corp. Banquet. That award is given to the
Potentate whose Shrine Center post the highest
total points during Motor Corp. competition.
The Post CSSA party is Sept. 7th so come
and support all the units as they present
their awards. Midian’s Krazy Klowns and
Kandyland Klowns are having a steak feed that
evening so come early and enjoy a great steak.
Midian’s Fall Ceremonial will be here
before we know it. We all need to be looking
for good men that would make GREAT
SHRINE MASONS. We are having a Masonic
Information meeting September 4th at the
Shrine Center. Bring a friend and show him
what we are all about. Membership is the
most important job we should all have. It is
the lifeblood of our organization.
Yours in the Faith
Lonnie Nichols
Potentate 2013
Illustrious Sir Lonnie receiving Potentate’s Traveling Trophy at the CSSA
Motor Corps Banquet. Midian received highest scores in their competition.
Celebrity Look-A-Like?
Gary “Uncle Si” Mason?
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
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Topics Contents: Pg 2 Midian Officers, Annual Schedule; Pg 3 Plane of Mercy; Pg 3 Clubs Articles; Pg 5 Units Articles; Pg 6 Current Month Calendar; Pg 10 Business Directory; Pg 11 Ladies Article
Midian Shrine Topics
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THANK YOU to ALL the volunteers
who worked as a Team
to make the 2013 Midian Sportsmen’s
Raffle a SUCCESS!!!
Especially all our Ladies who did a GREAT Job !
2013 Midian Shrine Sportsmen’s Raffle Committee Members
Midian Shrine Chefs Midian Shrine Provost Guard
Midian Shrine Oriental Band Midian Shrine Nascarts
Lonnie Nichols
Ed Day
Wayne Wells
Reiferd Accord
Bart Ogden
Bob Bulman Dave Byerley
Gary Gelvin, Jr.
Greg Stobart
Fred Smith
Brian Byrd
Jay Danler
Gary “Uncle Si” Mason Kent Butz
“Big Al” Ceynar Derek Cookson
Mark Cookson Steve Julian Dan Cookson Mark A. Cox
Randy Pierce Harold Brewer Myron Frick George Finley
Ray Lieb Doug Stubbs Mike Hartup Rex Yohn
Fred McMillen Kent Barley Rodney Ott
George Finley
Elk County Shrine Club
SEPTEMBER, 2013
2013 APPROVED PARADE LIST
SEPTEMBER
Sat. 28.................................................Conway Springs Fall Fest Parade - Parade 11:00 am
Sat. 28.........................................................................Clearwater Parade - Parade 10:00 am
Sat. 28.............................................Indian Summer Days Parade, Medicine Lodge 5:00pm
Sat. 28.........................................................Burrton’s Fall Festival Parade - Parade 2:30pm
OCTOBER
Sat. 19................................................................Haysville Parade - LU 8:00 am - Parade 9:00 am
Sat. 26..............................................................................Arkalalah Parade, Ark. City - 2:00 pm
NOVEMBER
Sat. 9.................................................Fall Ceremonial Parade - Mandatory - No other parades
Sat. 23.........................................................................Hutchinson’s Holiday Parade - No details
DECEMBER
Sat. 7.............................................................................Santa Day Parade, Norwich, KS - 4:00 pm
NOTE: All Motorized Unit Leaders please see that all your members that parade have a current liability
insurance certificate on file at Midian and a parade sticker for their vehicle.
Stickers are available at Midian at the time proof of insurance is submitted.
If you were not specifically mentioned in this list, we DO appreciate your help.
Unfortunately, in an event of this size, sometimes we mistakenly forget to list someone.
If we have done that, please accept our apology – your help WAS and IS appreciated!
2014 Midian Shrine Sportsmen’s Raffle
August 2, 2014!
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Sept. 4 Masonic Information Night @ Midian
Sept. 7 Post CSSA Party
Sep. 10 BOD (Elected and Trustees)
Sep. 18 Divan Meeting – 5:00, Stated Meeting – 7:30 PM
Sept. 22-Oct. 1 Potentates Trip-Shades of Ireland
OCTOBER
Oct. 8 BOD (Elected and Trustees)
Oct. 10 – 13 SCAFRA
Oct. 11 Theme Party
Oct. 16 Divan Meeting – 5:00, Stated Meeting – 7:30 PM
Oct. 26 Halloween Party
NOVEMBER
Nov. 8 Pre-Glow
Nov. 9 Fall Ceremonial & Parade
Nov. 12 BOD (Elected & Trustees)
Nov. 16 New Nobles Party
Nov. 17 Aides Appreciation and Decorate Midian
Nov. 20 Divan Meeting – 5:00, Stated Meeting – 7:30
Nov. 30 Christmas Xpress-Orpheum Theater
Dec. 10
Dec. 14
Dec. 18
Dec. 31
DECEMBER
BOD (Elected & Trustees)
Childrens Christmas Party-Scotish Rite
Divan Meeting - 5:00
Stated Meeting (PR) – 7:30 PM
Midian’s New Years Eve Party
JANUARY 2014
Jan. 3 Awards Banquet
Jan. 11 FAREWELL PARTY
Jan. 14 BOD (Elected and Trustees)
Jan. 15 Divan Meeting – 5:00
Annual Stated Meeting – 7:30 PM
Jan. 23 Installation Practice at Scottish Rite – 5:30 PM
Jan. 24 Public Installation at Scottish Rite
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SEPTEMBER, 2013
Vol. 68, No. 9
ELECTIVE DIVAN
Lonnie Nichols............................Illustrious Potentate
Ed Day...................................................Chief Rabban
Wayne Wells.........................................Assistant Rabban
Alvin “Bart” Ogden...................High Priest & Prophet
Reiferd Acord.........................................Oriental Guide
Bob Bulman......................................................Treasurer
David Byerley, PP.........................................Recorder
APPOINTIVE DIVAN
Gary Gelvin...............................First Ceremonial Master
Gregory Stobart.....................Second Ceremonial Master
Fred Smith....................................Ceremonial Director
Brian Byrd....................Marshal/Membership Chairman
Jay Danler....................................Captain of the Guard
Gary Mason..............................................Outer Guard
Kent Butz...........................................................Chaplain
HONORARY DIVAN
Gary D. Denniston ~ William L. Cozine
TRUSTEES
Robert Giesen ~ Randy Brown ~ Lynn Ungles
CEREMONIAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Ron Van Etten, P.P.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Darren Schopf
Richard C. Schopf P.P.
RECORDER EMERITUS
Michael J. Kelley, P.P.
LIVING PAST POTENTATES
Judge Tom Raum........................................................P.P. 1969
Les H. Brown.............................................................P.P. 1970
Leslie D. Hostetler......................................................P.P. 1978
W. Nolan Artz..........................................................P.P. 1981
V.E. “Gene” Lygrisse.................................................P.P. 1982
James B. McNerney...................................................P.P. 1984
Stephen A. Wolf...........................................................P.P. 1985
Jack U. Russell..........................................................P.P. 1989
Douglas G. Roland..........................................................P.P. 1990
Tonk Mills, D.D.S..........................................................P.P. 1992
William K. Himebaugh...................................................P.P. 1993
Berkley Conn...............................................................P.P. 1995
Warren R. Rensner D.D.S...............................................P.P. 1998
Martin L. Sharp............................................................P.P. 1999
Roger G. Snellen...........................................................P.P. 2000
Michael J. Kelley............................................................P.P. 2001
Ron L. Capps...............................................................P.P. 2002
David A. Schopf...........................................................P.P. 2003
Jeffrey L. Sowder........................................................P.P. 2004
Gary K. Gates...........................................................P.P. 2005
John Auch..............................................................P.P. 2006
Ron Van Etten.......................................................P.P. 2008
David Byerley........................................................P.P. 2009
Richard C. Schopf....................................................P.P. 2010
David Pate...............................................................P.P. 2011
Terry Schrant............................................................P.P. 2012
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PUBLIC RELATIONS ALEXANDER ROSELL
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Code of MIDIAN SHRINERS of Wichita, Kansas, for October 1, 1988 State of Kansas, County of Sedgwick
Midian Shrine Topics
SEPTEMBER, 2013
”PLANE
OF MERCY”
DONATIONS
JULY 15, 2013 - AUGUST 15, 2013
GARY K. GATES, P.P. CHAIRMAN
Donations
Robert & Karen Henderson
Clayton & Marion Scott
Hawker Beechcraft Golden Rule Plan
Michael Ward
Nancy Lee
We respectfully hope that no errors are made listing these donations. It is never our
intent to make errors, but they can happen. Each donation is important for the
Plane of Mercy to exist and is deeply appreciated.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF
Walt Aikman
Jerry & Tina Craft
Earl W. Anderson
Leis & Sharon Hillard
Delmar Blubaugh
Midian Antique Autos
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Myron Frick
Lois Howeth
Ella Fowler
Katie Humphrey
Pat Sauble
Robert Maze
Dennis & Debbie Floyd
Ivan Nulik
Jim & Janet Brooks
John Powers
Ella Fowler
Elizabeth Powers
Pat Sauble
Harold Russell
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Greenwood County
Did anyone notice I missed last
month? To say it’s been a busy summer would be an understatement! I’ll
try to do better, in fear of getting FIRED
from this job! (Insert laughter here…).
As I am writing this, the 3-Wheelers
have been diligently practicing our routine
for CSSA in Branson; and, by the time you
read it, it will have come and gone. Everyone
has been practicing going in circles and so
far nobody has traded paint! Let’s hope
that trend continues. At this time we have
15 bikes competing which hasn’t happened
in many years. I hear there is strength in
numbers, so maybe this will be the magic bullet for us to bring home a first place trophy!
Once again the 3-Wheelers served pancakes at the County Fair provided by Chris
Cakes Pancakes. This is always a fun event
at the fair and it’s the only time you have to
catch your breakfast before you can eat it!
We had our last steak cookout for the
summer and even though the crowd was a
little light, everyone had a great evening of
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CARL “C.F.” COX
Reporter
fun and fellowship. We had a
bonus of enjoying music provided by
Noble David Pate’s grandson, Hunter
Winters who we sponsored to Shrine
Band Camp this summer. Hunter is a
Sophomore at Wichita Southeast High
School.
Speaking of a busy summer, the
3-Wheelers also provided the beer garden
again at the PRCA Rodeo. Of course this
fell right in line with our last weekend to
practice and polish for CSSA, so by the end
of the weekend, I think everyone was ready
for a break for a few days before heading
off to CSSA.
Noble Leroy Moreland had quite a scare
with a medical issue that has laid him up this
summer. I hear he even got a helicopter ride
to Wichita over the deal. The good news
is, he is recovering nicely and is planning
to be back in the saddle by the time we go
to Branson. The scar on his head and his
new crew-cut hairdo will make for quite a
conversation piece.
DECEASED
07-29-2013
Hospital Van Drivers August 2013
Clayton & Marion Scott ~ Lee Humbolt & Ken Dainty
John Parker & Toni Ghigliotti ~ Harvey & Carol Owens
Farold Hoover & Walter McIver ~ Jerry & Shirley Smith
Lynn & Ina Sage ~ Jerry & Johnsie Buller
Thank you to these men and women for their dedicated service to Midian and the St Louis Hospital for
Children. They, as all concerned persons of the Shrine, volunteer for the sake of the children.
Thank you for your support. Ed Miller, Van Unit Commander 2013
Harper County
Thanks to all of the Midian
Shrine Units and Clubs who were able
to travel to The Harper County Fair and
Parade in August. The Midian Shrine
sure seemed to be one of the highlights
of our Parade. The hospitality was well
attended with Nobles and their Ladies.
Members of the Harper Masonic Lodge and
the Buckin T’s provided and our famous
funnel cakes at the Demolition Derby during
the Harper County Fair.
The T’s are planning our 2nd Annual
Poker Run for Saturday, September 7. Watch
in the Topics or for flyers or contact Nobles
Allen Thomas or Sam Denton for further
information.
Back at the County Fair, and as always
GARY UMMEL
Reporter
there are a few questionable
but notable Nobles in attendance.
This year was certainly no exception. Nobles Gary Gelvin Jr. and
Brian Byrd were on hand to perform
at one of the many parties. Their
antics are easily comparable to Skipper and
Gilligan, the hard part is figuring out which
one is which. However, just like the show,
a three hour tour with those two would take
forever to complete. Hey here’s an idea!
maybe Past Potentate Terry Schrant could
be the Professor and could reunite with
the castaways, and I’m sure Noble “WW”
Wayne Wells would be perfect as Ginger.
Bonus Topics: Two hearts are better than
one.
Butler County
The meal served at the August
meeting at the Beaumont Hotel
seemed to be enjoyed by many of our
club members. Noble Gene Fulmer
suggested in fun that I provide the
transportation for his upcoming trip.
Wouldn’t that be a hoot if we could make
that work out. And then there was a little
bit of ribbing from Noble “Woody” Brixey
that added to the fun for this reporter. He
and I may have to work out some details on
a boyfriend, girlfriend thing we have going.
But in the meantime, we will just keep having
fun. After the meeting, our divan liaison
Chaplin Kent Butz, and Lady Linda were
seen wandering around the historic water
tower and reading all the information signs.
This must have been their first visit to the
historic Beaumont. President Chris Nelson
gave them directions on how to get down to
the ponds, where there may be an infamous
“hanging” tree. I sure hope they didn’t get
lost and we see them again.
In the not so good news column, Noble
ARV KRUMMINS
Reporter
John Kenny and Lady
Leona’s daughter at the time of
this writing had been moved to Harry
Hynes Memorial Hospice care. Noble
Richard Hanshaw let us know that
his dad, Noble Keith Hanshaw, was at
St. Joseph hospital. I know Noble Keith
is proud to be a Mason and a Shriner and
has a life membership in each organization.
We might keep these folks in our thoughts
and prayers.
As for the future, Noble Jim Reeves
suggested that we don’t get behind the curve
about getting plans made for Christmas. And
by golly, it is September already. But this
must be a party group because there seemed
to be a flurry of good rumbling going on
among the ladies about getting things lined
up for Christmas. I wonder what jolly tidings will develop. The September meeting
is planned for the 11 th at the Cinnamon
Bakery & Caffe in Augusta at 6 pm. See
you all there.
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Harvey County Club
& Hobo Unit
Note the Marion parade will be
September the 28th, not the 29th as
shown on the Hobo schedule
Happy 90th birthday to Charter
Member Noble Tom Petersen, who celebrated
with quite a party, live music and all. Who
knew Nobles “Fuzzy” Toevs and Arnold Nye
were such good dancers…and with each other?
For most of the thirty-some years that I’ve
been writing this column, I’ve tried to focus
on the “fun” side of our Club and Unit, as
above, highlighting those positive events and
the Nobles participating in them that hopefully left the reader chuckling, but this month
Club President Noble Lenny Wild and Hobo
President Noble Don Dody requested that I
bring some upcoming matters to your attention.
Since its founding in 1968 this Club and
Unit has been and continues to be unique in
many ways. Numerous awards testify to our
past and continued support of Midian’s Plane
of Mercy fund and other charitable programs.
Our solid belief in and support of those
programs make us “Proud to be a Shriner.”
But we and many other similar organiza-
Dodge City
Shrine Club
A new world will be won not
by those who stand at a distance with
their arms folded, but by those who are
in the arena, whose garments are torn by
storms and whose bodies are maimed
in the course of the contest.” ~ Nelson
Mandela from a letter to Winnie Mandela,
written on Robben Island, 23 June 1969
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy,
the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of
initiative (and creation), there is one elementary
truth, the ignorance of which kills countless
ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one
definitely commits oneself, then Providence
moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one
that would never otherwise have occurred. A
whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen
incidents and meetings and material assistance,
which no man could have dreamed would have
come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream
you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius,
power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”
The Dodge City Shrine Club held their
August monthly meeting on the 14th August
at the Central Station Club and Grill at 207 E.
Wyatt Earp Blvd.
For August, this was a good turnout, which
was surprising with people on vacation – and
– getting ready for going back to school – and
the farmers getting ready for another season – it
was a truly good group who came out. The
food was great – and the comradeship of fellow
Brothers is always a joy to have.
With a saddened heart, I have to write that
Lady V. Sanders, late wife to Brother Bob
Sanders passed away on 1st August 2013.
Brother Bob and Vonda Sanders were members
Midian Shrine Topics
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
tions are rapidly approaching a
crossroad…the path of a shrinking group facing ever-increasing
expenses. Club membership is less
than half of what it was just five years ago.
Meal quality at our monthly meetings has declined as prices rise, there is seldom a program,
and the atmosphere is mediocre at best. Do we
meet less often... find a cheaper site?
Attendance at our annual free picnic
continues to dwindle while costs increase.
Should we drop the event, or perhaps institute
a cover charge?
“Hobos” and the Conductor rarely perform
on the Caboose roof anymore, so younger
parade watchers wonder at the message of that
“big red box” gliding by. The truck that pulls
that “Box” is showing its age, and a fund drive
is underway to purchase a replacement. Is that
necessary if we attend fewer parades? Should
we drop parades altogether?
Plan to discuss these and other issues at
our September 16th meeting…all is not doom
and gloom. Come smile with us, the fun-iest
Club in Midian.
“Doc” McCosh
Reporter
for many years with the Midian
and were very instrumental in the
core of the Dodge City group. Lady
Vonda will be sorely missed by the Dodge
group.
The Shrine Circus for 2014 will be
held February 7th, 8th, and 9th. So please
put this on your calendar for 2014 and it will
be held at the Dodge City Civic Center at 2100
Central Ave.
July was a great month with the Dodge City
days – and the Kiddie parade – Fun was had by
all – We are looking forward to 2014 when we
once again will sponsor the “ Kiddie Parade “
for the Dodge City Days.
Please put Reiford and Judy Acord you’re
your daily prayers. Brother Reiford who is
our Liaison from the Wichita Midian is going
to have some more surgery I am told and we
all wish him the quickest recovery. Blessings
to the two of you always. The two of them are
truly missed at the monthly meetings.
The DC Shrine Club will hold their
September meeting at the Casey’s Cowtown
Club – 503 E. Trail St., Dodge City, KS. on 11th
September (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm for social
hour and dinner served at 7:00 pm.
You have to realize that as we grow older,
we usually become more relaxed in many ways.
You learn how to deal with crisis’s that come
up in your life. You truly learn how to be like
a Juggler in the Circus. I do suppose that it is
all just a “ Big Circus “ and anybody can learn
how to manage this in their life. So, just take
it one step at a time, one day at a time.
“May All Your Days Be Circus Days” Have
a truly blessed and wonderful month. Good
night America wherever you are.
SEPTEMBER, 2013
Sumner County
As you and I know, there have
not been any printing on the last two
issues of the Topics, because I have not
had any info to publish. There has not
been a Sumner Co. function to report
on and I have been busy trying to buy a
new home in Derby, plus getting the farm
house ready to sell, there is also been the
case of where the wife has had serious high
blood sugars and wanted to hang out at the
hospital. This country boy and his lady are
getting older and going to be city kids so we
can do less work.
Older news is that the Belle Plaine Lodge,
has had some needed concrete work done by
lodge members and members of the Shrine
that do not belong to the Belle Plaine lodge,
Del Wharton
Reporter
they volunteered their time
and knowledge. All work was
and is appreciated. Brotherhood is a
valuable asset, whether it is a local or
from neighbors. Thank you brothers.
Upcoming events where we can
concentrate on some fun are; the traditional
and annual October 19, Hog Roast at Gene
Alexander’s farm at Belle Plaine. This has
been and will be a great time, there is to be a
band, great food, dancing, stories and large
smiles to share, Thanks to Gene and Melinda
Alexander’s, efforts plus many volunteers
this will be one another good Sumner Co.
Shrine Club event. Plus remember Nov. 8
Pre-Glow Rib Feed, at the Temple.
Yoshi
TORRIN REED
Reporter
September is here and looks to
be a busy month, much like the last
few. The Sam Adams tasting sounds
like a great time, so does the Poker Run.
August certainly was a busy month.
How’d the Sportsmen‘s raffle go? Did
you win? CSSA was last month; did your
group bring in more trophies? Was a good
time had by all?
Yoshi sold quite a few of the Sportsmen’s
raffle tickets. Thanks goes out to all of those
that helped sell them. Special thanks to
Noble Patrick Kennedy for his extra efforts
and providing an area to sell them and to
those that helped man the booth.
Coming up we have the football raffle
tickets. This was a great hit last year and is
a fun and easy way to help the Shrine out as
well as individual units.
Labor Day is this month
and marks the end of summer. It
became an official holiday in 1894 and
is one of our oldest holidays. Labor Day
marks the beginning of the NFL and
College football seasons. It used to be the
last day to wear white for all of you fashion
conscious Shriners out there. Because Labor
Day is such a large retail weekend, many U.S.
workers do not get the three day weekend
that most of us do. Maybe that’s why it called
Labor Day??
More parades are coming up as September
is a great month for them. Before you know
it winter will be here and the last parade.
Let’s see some more wheels out there! Our
next meeting is September 9th since the first
Monday of the month is Labor Day. Hope
to see you all.
Million Dollar Band
The final figures from our
Benefit Concert in July remain to be
determined. Some promised revenues
have not been received. Results will be
published later.
I can’t report on activities at the
Central States Shrine Band Association session in Branson because it starts one week
after deadline for this article. Noble Duane
Draving is scheduled to become the President
of CSSBA for 2014, which will have him in
charge of the CSSBA meeting in Tulsa next
year. The Tulsa Shrine does not have a band
making us about the closest.
As is true of all Shrine groups, the
Million Dollar Band is always looking to add
members, men who play brass, woodwind
or percussion instruments. If that describes
someone you know, tell them that Midian has
RICK MILHON
Reporter
a concert band, a polka band, a
dance band a la the Swing Era, and
a Dixieland band. (I’ll let the Oriental
Band and the Hill Billy Band tell their
own tales.)
The interested man can drop in at one
of our rehearsals. On Monday nights (except
for those holidays when Midian is closed)
the DanceKatz rehearse at 7:00. The Concert
Band follows at 8:30. On the first and third
Tuesdays of the month, the Polkatz rehearse at
7:30pm. On the second and fourth Thursdays
of the month, the DixieKatz rehearse at
7:00pm.
Did you know that John Philip Sousa’s
favorite encore was “The Roosters Lay Eggs
in Kansas”? The piece is in our Concert Band
folders as is music from “The Simpsons.”
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SEPTEMBER, 2013
Oriental Band
Attention, all you great chefs out
there in Shrine land. You wannabe
Bobby Flays, all you look alike Paula
Deens and the multitudes of backyard
grill masters. The Oriental Band-Aids
are looking for some tried and true recipes
for their cookbook coming to Midian. Of
course you will get full credit in print unless
you stole the masterpiece from someone else.
Please e-mail these gems of culinary experience to: [email protected] before
November 20th.
As I write this a week away from CSSA
wonder if the Keystone Kops were ready at
CSSA to try to take the beer rolling championship away from the OB? Our team Of Nobles
Jerry Craft and “Chugger” Bill Johnston,
as of last night said they were more than
ready. I wonder if the Koppers have anyone
who can compete in this type of contest? I
wonder……….
A big thank you again to the Harper
Volunteer Fire Department for hosting us
before the Harper parade as they have done for
several years! The food and fellowship is top
drawer. They also show up at our steak feeds
Midian Shrine Topics
“OUT OF TOWN”
Reporter
with plenty of stuffed poppers
to share with the crowd. Mark your
calendar now for September 29th for the
Fall Steak Feed at Clonmell.
The first picture this month is of
a little fellow who would make a good
mascot for the OB, especially on hump day.
The other picture is from a previous steak
feed just to get your mouth watering for one
of those 2 pound sirloins!
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Nascarts
O W W W W H AT TA b u s y
month. Parades, Shrine Bowl, gun
raffle, football cards, CSSA, kart building,
Nascar races, rain…. I’m gonna start using
the waterways to travel. Instead of jumping
in the car to drive somewhere in the traffic,
I’m gonna stay in my house and boat down
the rivers. They call that there a houseboat.
Aunt Flo put pontoons on her car and calls it
amphibious. Now there is no engine in this
car, but I did see it going down Meridian
street awhile back so I’m thinkin she is on
to some green energy here. She is still lookin
for her first million, but then again, she is still
lookin for a partial. She lost it eatin corn on
“RICK-N-BOBBY”
Reporter
the cob. Hasn’t seen it since. Even
had my bloodhound three-legged
Willie sniffin around but he had a summer
cold and only found some chicken bones.
Started yackin under the table. Not very
pretty but it sure did smell!!
Happy Anniversary to Noble Rusty and
Gloria Southards-Sept 8, Noble Nick and
Tasha Young-Sept 19, and Noble Matt and
Stephanie Cumby-Sept 21. A big Happy
Birthday to Carolyn Janzen-Sept. 17.
Till next time, may your mullets never fail
and may your buckets always bail. I’m Rick
N Bobby and I’m out.
Nomads
Calling all Shriners! Do you
own an R.V. or tent? Do you like to
camp? Do you like to go to the lake for
an afternoon? Do you enjoy fellowship
with your Shrine brothers and families?
If you answered yes to one of these questions you should visit the Midian Nomads.
Our next camp out is September 13 and 14
at Lake Afton Shelter #1. At the August
camp out there were 18 Midian Nomad
Ambassadors
H i s t o r y, h o w w e l o v e i t .
Ambassador Gene (not Billy) West
discovered a written record of just
how the Ambassadors of Midian came
into being, as told by Ambassador Les
Eddy, deceased. Who were the originators, where were they formed, how did they
parade, and how they enjoyed hospitality?
The originators are all gone now, but their
legacy lingers on. Our Unit was first known
as the PAPAS. The old Model A with the coal
fed brooder stove with chimney and drain
pipe. This rough and tumble rig was the envy
of others with its wash tub and giant cooking
pot on board. There were frying pans that
adorned the outside. The venerable Ford’s
engine got a kerosene douche and was ready
to go with the banner. “California or Bust”
on the outside that recalled the dust bowl
era. This Hoover Special, as it was known,
was the star of its day until one unnamed
Potentate found us such an embarrassment
that he disbanded the unit.
We were forced to go “in the dark” until
his year was over. Then we came back with
the new Potentate approving our folly, but
only with the name change of Ambassadors of
Midian. Very politically expedient. Stay tune
for more on this continuing saga next month.
August saw the unit gather at Crestview
hosted by Maureen Youngmeyer, Ambassador
Earl would approve, I’m sure. Congratulations
go to Ambassador Glenn Holmes and Lady
Carol who are celebrating their 62nd wedding
TURTLE-AT-LARGE
Reporter
camping families that enjoyed
a beautiful weekend. Please keep
Noble Robert Beckner who had recent
carpel tunnel surgery and Noble Carl
Maas who is recovering from a back
injury in your prayers. If you would like
additional information regarding the Midian
Nomads please call Wagon Master Noble
Roscoe Taylor at 841-4569. Join us! See
you at the lake!
JOHN STEWART
Mild Mannered Reporter
anniversary. Ambassador Kenny
Loffland and Lady Billie are back from
their adventure to Michigan’s upper peninsula and Canada. Ambassador Gene
Lygrisse, P.P. and Lady Betty are home
having toured the Eisenhower Library in
Abilene and eating at the Brookville Hotel.
Ambassador Andy Roberts and Lady
Cappy, Ambassador John Stewart and Lady
Shirley represented us well at C.S.S.A. in
Branson, Mo.
Our prayers extend out for Lady Pat Bell,
Ambassador Bill Bell’s wife, who has had a
stay in the ICU unit at the hospital.
This mild mannered reporter is always
looking for news for the column. Call 65507977.
Ladies don’t forget, you next luncheon is at
the Candle Club, September 11th at 11:30 a.m.
In September the regular unit dinner will
be the Scotch and Sirloin at 6:00 p.m.
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POST CSSA
PARTY
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013
Place: Mecca Room and Oasis - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Trophy Presentation in Mecca East
Dance to the music provided by DJ in the Oasis
Steak Feed sponsored by the Krazy Klowns and Kandyland Klowns
from 5:00pm - 6:30pm in the Dining Room. $15.00 per person
Silent Auction will be held.
$15.00 per person
SEPTEMBER, 2013
Midian Shrine Topics
Touchdowners
JIM GRAHAM
Reporter
Well Nobles here we are again
and WOW what a summer! In June,
we had our Midian Shrine Golf tournament, and as usual it was a success.
We want to thank all who attended. A
special thanks goes out to Noble Lou
Robelli for his superb job as usual in managing the golf tournament, and of course our
sincere appreciation to Noble Dan Barone
our President for overseeing the entire
process. The Golf Tournament raised over
$14,620 for our contribution to the Shrine
Hospitals. Thanks Dan and Lou! and as usual
Midian Shrine led the way!
On the 22 of July, the Touchdowners met
in Salina and served hamburgers to all of the
West Squad. On July 27th we all congregated
in Topeka for the 40th Shrine Bowl and in
this humble reporter’s opinion it was by far
Hospital Van Unit
The Hospital Van Unit would
like to thank Sean and Jeremy at E
GraF-X for their complimentary work
updating the decals on our newest
van. We really appreciate your caring
contribution! E GraF-X is located at
220 S. Washington St. in Wichita. Thanks
also to Noble Myron Frick for coordinating
the work.
Thankfully, Lady Sharon is now home
from the hospital and doing well following
her knee surgery. Commander Ed Miller and
Lady Sharon said they would like to thank
everyone for their flowers, cards and prayers.
Our drivers made eight trips to transport
twelve patients in August. Thank you to
those driver teams who took time out of their
schedules to drive on those trips.
Notice to all Hospital Van Drivers:
meeting notices and other unit communica-
one of the very best ballgames.
The East Squad won the ballgame,
and our sincere congratulations go out to
each and every one who participated in
both Squads. The Arab Shrine should be
congratulated for organizing and executing such an outstanding 40th anniversary.
It is the opinion of this humble reporter
that the Shrine Bowl should again appear in
Wichita. We Midian Shriners are the largest
Shrine organization in Kansas, and in every
event regardless we always set the example.
We have the talent and the can do attitude to
make something like this a reality. So Midian,
let’s set our goal toward the future and make
this happen. Again, Thanks Midian Nobles
for all of your support!!! It’s very much
appreciated!
DONALD E. BUSH
Reporter
tions will no longer be sent
to members via the U. S. mail.
Instead meeting notices and all other
communications will now only be sent
via email to those members who have
an email account.
Considering the high cost of mailing
the notices each month, this step has been
taken to reduce unnecessary costs and save
money for the unit. Anyone who does not
communicate via email will still receive
meeting notices through the post office.
Drivers, please remember with pride that
with each trip you make, you are playing a
big part in helping to complete the mission
of our organization. You are also making a
big difference in a patient’s life and the life
of that patient’s family. Drive safely and may
God bless you.
Motor Patrol
When you read this, we will be
back from CSSA. Captain Lynn
Ungles led the August meeting at Quincy’s.
It was well attended. It was good to see PP
John Auch, Ron Capps, Ron Stowell, Mike
Johnson, Lynn Ungles, Jim McNerney, Cy
Lampe, Bruce Detweiller, Dave Johnson,
Bob Ragsdale, Jerod Cox, me, and Divan
Liaison Wayne Wells at the meeting. Motor
Patrol at Shrine Bowl included Nobles Rocky
McWilliams, PP John Auch, Teri Williams,
Jeff Breault, Mickey West, Cy Lampe,
Bob Ragsdale and Trustee Captain Lynn
Ungles. Others reported on the suspicious
backpack and the change in parade routes at
the parade. MP left Topeka about Noon and
got to Wichita at 8:30. They surveyed the
establishments on the way home and report
that the bar in Madison is still closed.
MP Caldwell parade pictures are on
Facebook. The Captain Lynn Ungles led the
Motor Patrol to Caldwell. Jerod Cox, Terry
Williams, Rocky McWilliams, Derick
Metzger, Cy Lampe, Doc Galbreath, and
Noble Bob Ragsdale. The Captain rode with
his top down and got rained on, but remembered to drive fast so he would not get wet.
Halstead parade had 5 Jeepsters and 8
of us went to Harper for the parade with a
good representation from Midian and fine
hospitality from the Harper County Shrine
Club. It was a great parade and great fellow-
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NORM CONLEY
Reporter
ship. Harper Parade pictures are on
Facebook, also.
After many years of karting without
a serious incident, it happened to Noble
Austin Henry August 3. He had a failed
brake linkage at 95MPH, which led to a
concussion with memory loss and a broken
clavicle. He got a plate put in. We did our
part and reminded him of money he owed
us. Hopefully, Noble Austin will be healthy
enough to compete at the Nationals in 2
months.
The unit is planning for CSSA competition August 23. Central States Motor Men
included Captain Lynn Ungles, Cy Lampe,
Mickey West, Ron Stowell, Bob Ragsdale,
Al Cooper, Jeff Breault, me, and Jerod
Cox. We hope Noble Rocky McWilliams
can make it. We missed Noble Reiferd
Acord Oriental Guide again. He and Lady
Judy were still in Wesley Hospital, but he is
walking down the hallways now. Keep Noble
Reiferd and Lady Judy in your thoughts and
prayers. Noble Charlie Kelly is doing better
after his back surgery recovery. Jeepster
pictures and History of our activities are
found on the http://www.motorpatrol.us
website. Facebook people please “Like” the
Motor Patrols Facebook page. https://www.
facebook.com/pages/Midian-Shrine-CenterMotor-Patrol/299640453435380.
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Hillbilly Band
No wonder we’re tired…and it’s
going to get worse. Since last column
we’ve performed in the Park City 4th
of July parade (where for the second
time we won the “Best in Parade”
trophy), then played a concert in their park.
Inclement weather forced our scheduled
outdoor concert inside at Larksfield Place
Assisted Living.
Shortly thereafter the reverse was true as
construction work at associated Larksfield
Place Health Center moved us outside to perform in their beautiful gazebo and courtyard.
Mother Nature took pity on us…that day was
the only clear one between two weeks of rain.
“Thanks, Mom!”
As you read this our August 31st performance should have marked the conclusion of
another successful season at the Old Town
Farmer’s Market. These are fun for us and
audience alike and about as informal and
laid-back as it gets. We considered a new
motto, “will play for produce!” but thought it
might be too “corn-y”!
September 8th we’ll renew our friendship
with Crystal Norris, well known in healthcare
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
circles and new activities director
for the Avita Senior Living Center
on South Maize Court. We’ll work
their Grandparent’s Day ice cream
social from 3:00 until 4:00 PM,
then several of our troop will hurry to the
Million Dollar Band’s annual picnic later that
afternoon.
September 14th it’s a welcome return to the
Reflection Ridge Retirement Center theater
from 1:00 until 2:00 PM. Wednesday the 18th
we’ll work the “Midian Stated Rehearsal”
from 6:30 to 7:15 PM.
Saturday the 21st will be a challenge; two
jobs in one busy day! We’re the traditional
opening act at the Sedgwick park gazebo about
11:45. It’s work an hour, then pack and run
to downtown Valley Center for a Fall Festival
event, a downtown street show at 2:00 PM.
September concludes with a much-awaited
return (by us and, we hope, the audience as
well) to the Masonic Home west auditorium
for a 6:30 PM concert Tuesday the 24th.
Gotta go…CSSA and other news next
month.
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Midian Classics
Cliff Premer
Reporter
Seems like “parade season”
just begun a few weeks ago and we
already find ourselves trying to recover
from CSSA.
In August we had our monthly
meeting with our Ladies at the Caffe
Moderne in Old Town where we finalized
plans for CSSA. Those making the trip to
Branson were; Noble Gary Harris and Lady
Jan, Noble Cliff Premer and Lady Kay and
their daughter Amanda, Noble Jim Groff
and Lady Judy, Noble Ron Boese and Lady
Carol, Noble Gene Alexander and Lady
Melinda, Noble Bob Giesen and Lady Feryl,
Noble Bob Fox and Lady Donna, and Noble
John Stewart and Lady Shirley.
While in Branson we took in a couple of
shows. A crowd favorite was The Duttons
who put on a fabulous show. And speaking of
“shows”…we can’t forget our own personal
Classics favorite…our very own Lady Carol
who jumped at the opportunity to be on
stage and be a part of the comedy act while
we enjoyed our river boat ride
on the Showboat Branson Belle.
We have pictures and video of Lady
Carol’s performance that we’ll try to
bundle up and put on DVD just in time
for Christmas stocking stuffers. By the
way, we also made time to squeeze in the
Show Car competition Friday morning where
we had seven cars entered in three divisions.
Once scores were tallied and presentations
made at the Motor Corp Banquet, the Classics
were proud to bring home two 2nd place
trophies, one in the Antique division and one
in the Commercial Truck division. Great
job Nobles!
Are you interested in Classic Cars?
Come join the fun with the Midian Classics.
We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each
month in the Pyramid Room at 7:00 PM. If
you’re interested in finding out more about
the Classics, contact Noble Bob Giesen at
316-721-4178, or stop by during one of our
meetings.
Keystone Kops
The Koppers are back from
the “Brawl in Branson”. We took
no prisoners, except those in the skit
and parade we preformed. We may
have abused the prisoners a little but
made up for it in the evening social
“hour” or “two”. Where we stroked their
egos and offered them some sacrificial
refreshments. Then we plied all our Ladies
with libations as we wooed them with our
trademark song about some “Friends in
Low Places”. Oh yeah, did we ever have
some fun in Branson! We Keystone Kops
always do that. We have a reputation to
live up to, you know? CSSA is always the
greatest time of the year to get together and
enjoy all the Shriners and their Ladies. It is
a must go and see for all of us and you. I
hope you made it to Branson. If not, there
is always next year.
We had a little scare right before leaving
for Branson. It seems we were parading
in Harper and while we were loading the
Paddy Wagon onto our hauler the brakes
gave out on it. Before Ole Hurley could
getter to whoa it hit the cab of the hauler.
Well, Keystone Kops can overcome most
anything. That is when Kopper Kale
Pickett stepped up and did his magic. He
fixed the hauler and off to Branson we
went. Thanks Kale, you were there when it
counted! May the Bird of Happiness fly up
your nose and an elephant caress you with
his toes! Maybe now the Kops will get the
brakes fixed on the Paddy Wagon instead
of just talking about it at every parade?
The Kops also paraded at the Shrine
Provost Guard
Arab Patrol
LARRY WILSON
Reporter
Other than drill practice, there
hasn’t been much going on in the
Patrol. We attempted something new
at the Kansas Shrine Bowl by having
a tail gate party with a dunk tank and
a snow cone stand. However, Mother
Nature wasn’t on our side this year. The
cooler weather and rain kind of put a damper
on things so we did not make money for the
Shrine Bowl. Thanks go out to all who helped
out and include 2nd Lt Brian West for loaning
us a trailer which 1st Lt Larry Tomes used to
bring up the tent and equipment for the stand,
Also thanks go to Sgt Devon Olson for obtaining and hauling the Dunk Tank, Past Captain
Dick Simpson, Adjutant Mike Smith, Veteran
Patrolman Kyle Rhorer, 2nd Lt and Captain
of the Guard Jay Danler, patrolman Foster
Smith and Lady Michelle Tomes for setting
up and helping out with the concessions.
Great job, gang! Because of the weather, the
consensus was to skip the parade
in Halstead and Mulvane was too close
to CSSA and decided not to march
there as well. Practice has been going
very well with some additional veteran
patrol helping out with the Color Guard
including Terry House, Terry Pennington,
Ron Dehart and Ron Smith. Of course, we
couldn’t survive without the help and advice
from the active veterans Kyle Rhorer, Ron
Fisher.
The Sportsman’s Raffle was pretty busy
with Patrolmen Kyle Rhorer, Larry Tomes,
Alan Geist, Devon Olson, Loyd Geist, Ray
Sanders, Dave Balderson, and Matt Miller
in attendance and helping out in various
capacities. I understand almost 20 kegs of
beer, 1000 hamburgers and the same amount
of hotdogs were consumed. Well, that’s it for
this month. Keep in step!
ATTENTION MASTER MASONS:
Keep looking, Masonic prospects are everywhere! You do not have to be a detective
to search out new Shriners. Don’t forget to
look in your family tree …..That is where the
best prospects are hiding!
SEPTEMBER, 2013
The Midian Shrine Provost
will be in competition at the CSSA
in Branson Missouri this year.
The Provost has won many awards
at CSSA and this year should be
no different. Our Provost Marshall
Donald Brunhoebr had put together an
outstanding team of Midian Nobles that
should do very well at Branson.
Midian has had a long history of being
the winner of the traveling trophy which
represents the best of the best. Next month
we will have a full report in the Topics on
the Results of the Provost at CSSA The
Horse Patrol
What a wet August we have
had. Because of the rain this reporter
was afraid of the water that was to be
in Halstead.
As we go to press there are 15 nobles
and their ladies, plus 2 guest going to
the Dixie Stampede in Branson at CSSA.
Since there will not be any horses going, we
“MOON”
Reporter
Bowl. We had a really good
turnout for all the festivities up
there in Topeka. The new copper dome
on the State Capitol wasn’t uncovered
yet, but it was something to see all
those “porta pots” up there surrounding
it! Think about it, could you get in one
knowing you are 200 feet in the air? We
also had a little bomb scare while we were
staged for the parade. We didn’t mind the
wait, as the weather had cooled down and
we were well stocked for staging! Then we
had a weird parade where we went down
one side of the main drag, passing the front
of the parade going back down the other
side, where we ended up also. First parade
I have ever been in, and I have been to
plenty, that was ever like it. Oh, I know we
had a good turnout up there when I looked
in the back of the Paddy Wagon and saw
all the “empties”. Danny “Treetop” Oliver,
you are going to have to muzzle some of
them to keep us afloat.
Kopper news: Ole Jack turned 70 and
what a party he had! A new expression has
been started by our Chief Mark Brown.
It goes like “I thought…….” I thought
someone had gotten the nurses’ station
picked up from the park”. But two days
later Jackie got a call that no one had done
such and thus “I thought” came out of the
Chief’s mouth!
I Wonder?? Will “I thought” replace I
Wonder?? I Wonder?? 200 feet up, would
you?? I Wonder?? How about those new
Keystone Kop patrol cars?? I Thought??
RICHARD BENNETT
Reporter
Provost has received word
that Noble Derek Cookson is
recovering from back surgery.
Andrew Snow is doing well after
suffering a heart attack and Ollie
Dickson is also doing better after being
injured in car wreck.
The Provost has decided to raffle a
Browning Shotgun for our fund raiser for
the Plane of Mercy. Browning guns are
a quality product and are highly prized.
Make sure you get your ticket for this one.
You don’t want to miss this chance.
GEORGE FINLEY
Reporter
thought that we would just go
and have some fun.
I missed a birthday in August , Kevin
Holub, August 8th. For September the
birthdays are, Nobles Fred Taylor, the
9th, Jim Hays the 15th and Lady Carrie
is on the 15th. Until next time.
RECRUIT
A SHRINER
MIDIAN
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212 S Edwards
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316-942-9351
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Antique Autos
Well summer is drawing to a close,
parades will be winding down. Nobles
Curtis Gilbert, Jerry Elscott and I
attended Automobilia Car show on July
13, where Curtis received the Old Fashion
Soda 1st Favorite award. Lady Linda and
I ran the Scottish Rite Ride for the Rite and
had a good time. We had a good turnout for
the Halstead Parade, with Nobles Kent Butz,
Wayne Orr, Alan Orr, Curtis Gilbert, Rex
Saylor, Willie Williams and Joe Matthew.
Hope everyone had a good time, I know I have
when I have been able to make the parade. I
know that several of the group went to the East
VS West Shrine Bowl Parade.
Upcoming events, CSSA in Branson, MO is
near. We have Midian Kids Run on September
14th which is to benefit the hospitals and will be
hosted together by the Electro Glide Elite and is
100 % tax deductible.
Our Christmas party will be December 7th at
Prairie Rose Chuck Wagon cost will be $29.00
per person.
We have been asked to make sure all who
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DALE GIBSON
Reporter
intend on joining a parade will
have their current insurance on file with
Midian Shrine and that you have your
parade sticker.
Once again we are emphasizing, our
Antique Autos group would really like to
see all the members that would like to attend
meetings to be able to do so. Please call me
(Dale Gibson) at 361-0758 or 993-4463 and
leave a message. I will make the arrangements
to get a ride provided.
Birthday wishes to Nobles Wallace Hill,
Lee Hufford and Vernon Kafka and Ladies
Susan Elscott, Kristi Hamilton and Jan Williams.
Our next meeting will be Monday September,
9th at Midian, at 7:00 pm this due to Labor
Day weekend being the first Monday. Let me
apologize for being short this month but I am
afraid I have not been as active as I would like.
Let’s try to be represented at as many parades
as possible during the year, and have as much fun
as we legally can; however, be ever mindful that
everything we do is for our Shrine kids.
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Chefs
The Chefs August meeting got
started almost on time due on going
discussions about the Sportsman Raffle
in the Oasis. Finally Our liaison 1st
Ceremonial Master Gelvin wanted to
know where we were meeting so we
moved to a meeting room and made the discussion official. After the normal agenda we got
into specifics as to when to be where Friday to
gather supplies and Saturday to actually prepare
to feed the masses of guests that are expected.
Sounds like the plan is workable, as well as
PLAN “B” if needed.
This reporter and Executive Chef having
been absent for the Stated Meeting Brats feed
was up dated and thanked everyone for helping
cover in his absence. Seems we had thirteen
members in attendance. Nobles Allender,
Argyle, Bennett, Frick, Fuller, Guthrie,
Lorentz, Propps, Siegrist, Roscoe, Wilson
and Yohn all jumped in and did their part. I
also understand Asst. Rabban WW Wells even
stopped buy, but being no gravy to stir, he just
stuck a spoon in the onions and felt called to
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HANK WRIGHT
Reporter
be elsewhere. Thanks again to all
who bailed me out.
This Reporter was in Missouri with
his mother who had a blockage in her
Colon. After being released from the
Hospital she had to go back in two days
and then was moved to Colombia, Mo. where
they have some very major facilities. There,
with more extensive tests, it was decided the
mass creating the problem was most likely
cancerous and even though she is 94, need to
be removed. The operation was conducted Aug
6, and as of the 15th all signs and tests showed
no signs of any cancer through out her body.
She is expected to be back in her room at the
assisted living home where she resides within
a week. Thanks to all of my Shrine family for
their prayers and thoughts.
Next month the Chefs will start getting earnest about planning another wedding
reception for late November.
Until next time-------Make-IT Smoke boys------It’ll taste great when we serve it up!
Perkins, Smart
& Boyd, Inc.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Steven R. Boyd
Sr. Vice President
1050 East First Street, Wichita, Kansas
67214
316-263-8444 ~ 800-369-2920
Member NASD/SIPC
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SEPTEMBER, 2013
FROM YOUR
WICHITA
SCOTTISH RITE
SEPTEMBER – 2013
Every Tuesday
Donuts & Coffee ~ 8 – 9:30 AM
Everyone is welcome, come and enjoy the fellowship
Sun & Mon
Sept – 1 & 2
Signature Theatre – A Few Good Men
7:00 PM - $7.00 for Students, Seniors and Military
All others $10.00
Tues – Sept 3
Elmo Lodge Pot Luck Supper
6:30 PM, Dinner Members & Ladies No Charge
Ladies please bring your favorite dish
(you can also bring your favorite man)
7:30 PM Elmo Lodge Meeting
Please RSVP to the office 263-4218
Sat – Sept 7
Area 5 Blue Lodge Meeting ~ 8:00 AM to NOON
Thurs – Sept 19
Knights of Saint Andrew
Meeting at 7:00 PM
All Scottish Rite Masons & Ladies welcome
Thurs – Sept 26 Free Lunch ~ 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Members and guests welcome!
Mon – Sept 30
Masonic Unity Council Meeting
7:00 PM
FOR SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 7
Post CSSA Party and Steak Feed
SEPTEMBER 9
Circus Meeting - 6:30pm
SEPTEMBER 11
Potentate’s Ireland Trip Meeting
Mecca E - 7:00pm
Daughers of the Nile
Continuing with some stories
from our Supreme Session in Texas…
It was wonderful to have 3 of our 4 line
officers in attendance. The men had
a fun time finding a place for Queen
Julie’s luncheon. It was a nice surprise
to find a place that would serve the Queen’s
“favorite food”…. peas. The look on Queen
Julie’s face was priceless. One of the running
jokes during the time there was teasing Steve
about trying to pay his restaurant bill with
his room key.
Four ladies from Zohar were able to
If your Unit, Club, Lodge or any affiliate body has a function you would like in this free listing,
then just get the information to Jody Frazier [email protected].
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other
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derby lodge #365 biscuit & Gravy
4th sat every month - 7am - 10am - 125 E. Market, derby
HAYSVILLE LODGE #112
200 S. MAIN - HAYSVILLE
2ND SAT. EVERY MONTH -7AM - 10AM
MENU CHANGES MONTHLY
BELLE PLAINE LODGE #173
AMERICAN LEGION, 421 1/2 N. MERCHANT
BREAKFAST - $7.00 DONATION
1ST SUN. EVERY MONTH - 7AM - 10AM
NOMADS CAMP-OUTS
SEPTEMBER 13 - 14
Lake Afton
L.O.S. - ARAMI CT #101
AUTHENTIC INDIAN TACO FUND RAISER
SAT. SEPT. 14 - 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM (or until sold out)
NORTH STAR LODGE, 212 N WEST ST
Contact Dianna Clay @ 316- 734-3197 for more info.
MIDIAN HI-LIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 4
Masonic Night - 7:00pm
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SEPTEMBER 14
Midian Shrine Kids Run
SEPTEMBER 18
STATED MEETING - 7:30pm
LADIES MEETING - 7:30pm
SEPTEMBER 26
Sam Adams Tasting Party
Oasis - 7:00pm
LISA BAHRUTH
Reporter
travel to Nebraska in August to
see Supreme Queen Margaret Ann
at their ceremonials. They all had a
wonderful time. Also, the membership
committee hosted a build your own
baked potato bar in August. Several
members and guests attended. Each woman
that attended received a door prize for attending. The membership committee will have
more events planned for this fall.
The Supreme Queen will be visiting our
temple in November, so now we have to
practice, practice, practice!
KEYSTONE KOPS BIRTHDAY PARTY
October 4 - Social 5:00 p.m. - Meal 6:30 p.m.
American Legion, 235 and 42 Highway
SUMNER COUNTY HOG ROAST
October 19th
Gene Alexander’s Farm
Band of dancing and maybe sing-along
More details at a later date
SEPTEMBER, 2013
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