The Circus is Coming!
We never have so much fun ... Doing so much good May 2015 The Circus is Coming! Bangor Anah Shrine Circus Friday May 1st, 3pm & 7pm Saturday May 2nd, 10am, 2pm & 7pm Sunday May 3rd, 11am & 3pm Presque Isle Anah Shrine Circus Thursday May 7th, 7pm Friday May 8th, 3pm & 7pm Saturday May 9th, 10am, 2pm & 7pm monthly messenger Of Anah Shriners Bangor, Maine Retirement isn’t an end. It’s just the beginning. A long and successful career should be followed by a long and happy retirement. But it won’t happen on its own. You have to be sure you’re investing properly to help you reach it, and then follow a solid strategy both now and through your retirement years. As a Financial Advisor, I have the experience and tools to help you develop a strategy that is right for you, to adjust your investments as needed and to manage your wealth Jeffrey F. O'Sullivan Senior Vice President Financial Advisor through all the potential changes to come. Call to arrange an appointment today and let us help you keep your wealth working for you. 23 Water Street, Suite 406 Bangor, ME 04401 207-561-2003 jeffrey.o'[email protected] www.morganstanley.com/fa/ theosullivangroup The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. © 2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. GP11-01364P-N09/11 7177651 MAR005 10/12 Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Chartered June 15, 1922 A Chapter of Shriners International 586 Main Street, Bangor Maine 04401 Telephone 207.942.2254 - Fax 207.942.1994 Website: www.Anahshriners.com - Shrine email: [email protected] Volume 96 • Number 5 • May 2015 Rich Armstrong-Editor - [email protected]. Janice Young-Advertising Manager - [email protected] All Anahgram Articles to be sent to - [email protected] by the 10th of the Month the activity schedule in this issue. May’s first weekend is the Bangor Circus and the last weekend is the Hospital Clinic at EMMC on the 29th and Aroostook County’s Circus dinner on the 30th, enjoy the month and remember, ‘We never have so much fun… Doing so much good’. If you can read this, thank a teacher. Yours in Faith, Jesse Thomas Potentate Greetings All, it’s May, spring is here, but I think someone forgot to tell Mother Nature? First of all I must apologize for wrongly saying in last month’s issue that Keith Pooler proposed to Lady Candy, it should be Lady Connie. She may be as sweet as candy but her name is Connie, so sorry for the confusion. Lady Brenda and I want to thank all who attended the Pink Party, it was a huge success and fun for all. We want to thank our Second Section for the great meal, our Aides for the great refreshments, the Retro Rockerz for the music and dancing entertainment, and Photo Booths of Maine for the photo booth donation. May is also Circus month, by the time you’re reading this we’re probably in the middle of the Circus, hopefully everyone is pitching in and helping to make the event a success? Don’t forget May 16th, pre-screening clinics in Anahland as well as our second annual Hospital night, please support these events, it’s all about the kids. CALENDARS, where are they? 3,000 calendars are printed and just over 2,000 have been sold and returned. There is still eight months of prices totaling about $10,000.00 to be paid out and with over 900 our there somewhere we can use the money for the budget. As of May 1st they will be half price, that’s right $10.00 and with over 900 out there that’s over $9,000.00 to help Anah. If you don’t think you can sell the calendars please return them to the Recorder’s office, we will be pushing the big half price sale. June Ceremonial in Ellsworth is fast approaching, make your plans, Director General Roger Grindle and his crew are planning on a great weekend, check out Jesse Thomas, Potentate “FROM THE RECORDER’S DESK” Larry L. Hersom Recorder, P.P. By the time you read this the Bangor Circus will be in progress or have just ended, so a big “thank you” to all Nobles and their ladies who participated to make this such a success for Anah. A special thank you to Circus Director Denny Hill and his hard working Circus Committee which made this possible. You have also received a notice concerning a special meeting commencing at 6 pm, May 11 at 1404 Broadway, Bangor, for a discussion and vote to authorize Anah Shriners to sell our existing building and purchase the building located at 1404 Broadway, Bangor. This will give you an opportunity to see the building and ask questions before the vote. **Your current paid dues card will be required.** Also on May 19 will be our Stated Meeting, with dinner being served at 6 pm, our stated meeting at 7 pm, followed by an update on temple activities by our Potentate and others. All Unit Heads and Club Presidents are asked and required to attend, along with all interested Shriners. Please wear your fez. Donations for dinner will be requested. May 16 will be the Shrine Hospital Screening Clinics in different areas of Anah’s jurisdiction. Check with the Shrine Club in your area to see if help is needed. Also that same evening Hospital Night will be held at the temple with Divan member and Chairman of our Membership Committee, Doug Dulac in charge. Please plan to attend as he has an exciting evening planned cumulating with dancing. All money raised will go to our Shrine Hospitals. May 29 our Springfield Doctors and staff will be at Eastern Maine Medical Center for our annual follow-up clinic. This is under the direction by our Chief Rabban Bob Turner and Lady Bonnie. As you know, our Summer Ceremonial is fast approaching during the weekend of June 18, 19 and 20, so if you haven’t made your reservations, please get in touch with Yogi Seymour. Also, you will need a paid dues card to attend all Ceremonial functions, so make sure your dues are current. If not, please go to our website: www.anahshriners.org, come into the office, call us, or send your dues payment by mail. We accept all credit cards (except American Express) online, by phone, in the mail, or in the office. I hope you are finding our newly updated website, as well as our Facebook page, helpful. We need to thank Janice Young for keeping these current. WORLD OF FLAGS USA 27 Albert Street • Milo, ME 04463 Route 15 • Charleston/Corinth 04422 Full Line of Flags & Decorative Flags Home & Fax: 207-943-5299 • Office: 207-943-2699 Corinth Location: 207-285-3631 [email protected] 20% off all FLAGS purchased by Shriners The Anahgram 2 M AY 2015 ll the $ Notice ats on the amoun This is what s? f calendaur ld be winning i you co u buy a Cash yo ndar! Cale 1 $25 Second Section Meeting 2 Shrine Circus Bangor 3 $25 Highlanders Meeting 4 $25 Provost Guard Meeting Band Meeting 4 x 4 Meeting 5 $25 Hancock County Shrine Club Meeting Shrine Circus Bangor 10 $25 Highlanders Meeting Oriental Band Meeting Mother’s Day 17 $25 24 $25 Past Masters Meeting Highlanders Meeting Keystone Kops Golf Tourney Hermon Meadows Marvin Tarbox Ride and Dinner Highlanders Meeting 11 12 $25 Meeting 6pm at 1404 Broadway Bangor for vote on new building Lobster Boats Meeting Nascar Meeting Mini-Cars Meeting Mexico trip Meeting @ 6pm 18 19 $25 $25 Funsters Meeting $25 Band Meeting 6 $25 Go-Karts Meeting Northern Penobscot County Shrine Club Meeting 13 $25 20 $25 31 8 Shrine Circus Presque Isle 14 $25 21 $25 28 $25 Shrine Circus Bangor $25 Wheelers Meeting 9 Shrine Circus Presque Isle $100 Shrine Circus Presque Isle 15 $25 22 $25 23 $100 29 $25 30 $100 Clown Meeting 16 $100 Pre-screening and Hospital Night Hospital Night $25 26 $25 27 $25 25 Keystone Kops Meeting Academicians Meeting Office Closed Highlanders Meeting $25 Washington County Shrine Club Meeting Convertible Meeting Chanters Meeting Waldo County Shrine Club , Ladies Night Tri-County Meeting Schoodic Shrine Club Meeting Mini-Bikes Meeting Facts & Figures Meeting Divan-stated 7 $300 Memorial Day Bangor\Brewer Shrine Club Meeting Indy Cars Meeting County Klowns Aroostook County Shrine Club Meeting Doctors Supper EMMC Hospital Clinic P.I. Circus Dinner JU N E 2015 1 $25 Band Meeting 4x4 Meeting Provost Guard Meeting 2 $25 Hancock County Shrine Club Meeting 3 $25 GoKarts Meeting Northern Penobscot Shrine Club Meeting 4 $25 Washington County Shrine Club Meeting 5 $25 Second Section Meeting 6 $300 4X4 Unit Golf Tournament 2015 Special Olympics 7 $25 Highlanders Meeting 8 $25 Funsters Meeting 9 $25 Mini Cars Meeting Lobster Boats Meeting Nascar Meeting 10 $25 Hancock County Visitation 14 $25 Oriental Band Meeting Highlanders Meeting 15 $25 16 $25 Divan Stated Meeting Band Meeting Flag Day 21 $25 Past Masters Meeting Highlanders Meeting 22 $25 23 $25 Keystone Kops Meeting 17 $25 Tri-County Meeting Schoodic Shrine Club Meeting Mini-Bike Meeting Facts & Figures Meeting 24 $25 Academicians Meeting Summer Ceremonial Ellsworth 11 $25 Waldo County Shrine Club Stated Meeting Chanters Meeting Convertible Meeting Doctor’s Supper 18 $25 $25 Wheelers Meeting Clown Meeting $25 Indy Cars Meeting Klowns Meeting Aroostook County Shrine Club Meeting 13 $100 20 $100 Clinic at EMMC 19 $25 Bangor/Brewer Shrine Club Meeting Summer Ceremonial Ellsworth 25 12 Summer Ceremonial Ellsworth 26 $25 Summer Ceremonial Ellsworth 27 $100 Father’s Day 28 $25 Highlanders Meeting 29 $25 30 $25 Many items for the calendar are provided a year in advance. If your Club or Unit changes a date for an activity please advise the Editor by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Editor May 2015 3 Anah Shrine 4X4 Scramble At Piscataquis Golf Course in Guilford June 6, 2015 9:00 A.M. Shotgun Start Entry Fee of $35 per player includes: 18 Holes of Golf Cash Prize for 1st Place Team Putting Contest Closest to the Line Hole in One contest Door Prizes Mulligans $5.00 each, Limit per player Golf Carts are $15.00 each, please reserve one from the course Reserve Early, Limited to 72 Players Masons, Shriners and General Public are invited to enter To Enter mail the registration form and check to: Scott Folsom 307 Cambridge Rd. Harmony, Maine 04942 Please make checks payable to: Anah Shrine 4X4 Unit For Information call: Noble Scott Folsom @ 683-2363 or 745 1949 Name:______________________________ Phone:________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________ Captain:_____________________________ Player 2:______________________________ Player 3:____________________________ Player 4:______________________________ Net Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of the Anah temple 4X4 Unit “Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can.” –Mary Frances Berry The Anahgram 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academicians ........................................ 7 Aides.................................................... 10 Aroostook Shrine Club............................. Athletic...................................................... Band..................................................... 20 Bangor-Brewer Shrine Club..................... Boosters................................................. 6 Calendar................................................... Chanters............................................... 28 Circus....................................................... Clowns (Bangor)................................... 10 Convertibles......................................... 10 Daughters of the Nile................................ Directors Staff....................................... 11 Editor........................................................ Facts & Figures.................................... 20 Feztival of Trees................................... 15 Flag Unit............................................... 18 Funsters .................................................. Go-Karts............................................... 27 Hancock County Shrine Club................. 9 Highlanders.............................................. Hospital News (Boston)............................ Hospital News (Springfield)...................... Indy Cars.................................................. Kampers Club....................................... 20 Kanteen Corps......................................... Keystone Kops....................................... 4 Klowns (Aroostook).............................. 18 Lobster Boat Unit.................................... 5 Membership Committee........................... Mini-Bike Unit....................................... 12 Mini-Car Unit............................................. Mystery Person........................................ NASCAR Unit........................................... Northern Penobscot Shrine Club.......... 20 Obituaries............................................. 27 Oriental Band........................................... Past Masters Unit..................................... Patrol........................................................ Photo Unit................................................. Potentate................................................ 3 Provost Guard........................................... Public Relations........................................ Recorder................................................. 3 Schoodic Shrine Club........................... 28 Second Section.................................... 24 Sunshine Club.......................................... Tri-County Shrine Club........................... 7 Waldo County Shrine Club....................... Washington County Shrine Club............ 8 Wheelers.............................................. 12 4x4’s..................................................... 10 207.942.1234 570 Main St, Bangor ME 04401 Noble Fred Beylerian Reporter For golf lovers it’s that time of year again, “The Masters”. The weather forecast is excellent for the entire tournament and the play should be as well. Having said that, the Keystone Kops Annual Golf Tournament and Steak Feed is almost upon us. Please come and enjoy the game, the food, the prizes, the fun, the comradery and last but not least, the 8th Hole, if you wanna win, you gotta get in. And oh yes, the weather? Schedule of coming events: Keystone Kops Annual Golf Tournament Hermon Meadow May 17, 2015 Parades: Special Olympics June 5, 2015 Eastport July 4, 2015 Jonesport July 4, 2015 Lincoln July 18, 2015 Schedule will be updated as events dictate. Happy Birthday wishes the for month of May go out to Kop Reggie Clements and Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes to Steve and Jackie Jones. Congratulations to all and may you have many more. Now to the trivia question of the month. Last month’s question was: When did passengers first ride on a train? Answer: The year was 1830 on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The track at that time extended only 13 miles. Another Major League Baseball season has begun and with that in mind this month’s question is: What was the original name of the Houston Astros? The time has come to close the “Blotter” for this month and to remember “IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS”. It’s also time to remember that the last Monday in May is Memorial Day, set aside for observances in memory of dead servicemen and women of all wars. God bless them all. Remember to support your Blue Lodge “No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child.” – Abraham Lincoln KAUFMAN MOTORS 952 Dexter Road Corinna Me 04928 Telephone 631-5100 Used Vehicles Lee & Peggy Kaufman THE ANAHGRAM Monthly Messenger of Anah Shriners Bangor, Maine Office of Publication Bangor, Maine 04401 Telephone 207/942-2254 Fax 207/942-1994 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.Anahshriners.com Available by subscription $12.00 per year. EDITOR Rich Armstrong [email protected] ADVERTISING MANAGER Janice Young [email protected] 586 Main Street Bangor, Maine 04401 Tel: 942-2254 DIRECTOR PHOTO UNIT Lloyd W. Day [email protected] Old Town, ME 207-745-5351 ASST. DIRECTOR PHOTO UNIT Dennis Bryant 1036 Ayers Jct. Road Charlotte ME 04666 Home Tel: 454-3514 THE ANAHGRAM is published monthly. Deadline is the 10th of the month preceding publication unless advertised otherwise in the previous issue. THE ANAHGRAM reserves the right to accept or refuse any item for publication. ANAH’S DIVAN Illustrious Potentate Donald “Jesse” Thomas Chief Rabban Robert L. Turner Assistant Rabban Steven “Steve” Trimm High Priest & Prophet Brad Prout Oriental Guide Roger Grindle Treasurer. Julian S. White, Jr. Recorder Larry L. Hersom, P.P PLEDGE I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the country for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Continued from page 4 May 2015 5 Auctioneers: Steve Trimm & Steve Trimm Jr Bill Geel, Reporter The March meeting was held on the 10th at Ed Pellon Center in Machias. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Captain Carroll Chandler. Members in attendance were Secretary Scott Johnson; Treasurer Bill Sinford, your once again elected Reporter, Bill Geel, Rear Admiral Runtz Farnsworth, Noble Doug Monson, and Noble Ray Ellis. Old and new business was discussed. The unit voted and took in a new member, Noble Scott Edgerly who is looking forward to parading the rough seas this season with us. His Lady is Naomi and we all looking forward to meeting her and showing her what we are all about. The next meeting will be May 12th More to come next month. Remember Runtz, we are counting on your yard being plowed when we start moving boats around getting them seaworthy for the upcoming season. Do we still have to bring snow shovels? How’s the sunshine coming down that way? It’s been a long, cold winter. It was nice to see Noble Ray Ellis out at the last meeting. Hope he’s able to make more meetings with the weather warming up. It’s almost safe for any of you snowbunnies who are thinking about returning. Happy Birthday greetings to Carroll Chandler, Doug Monson, Polly Dever, Lyman Blyther, and Cindi Blyther. I guess no one was interested in getting married in May since there are no anniversaries. It must have been a warm month. Gotta go. The phone is ringing for the second time this month. Must be Noble Runtz calling me to tell me to stay in Hancock County. PS I guess I gotta go anyway to see what he means by that. He must be trying April Fool’s on me TRIMM’S Auction House Route 43, Alton, Maine I95-Exit 197 • 3 Miles West towards Hudson Call: 207-991 2214 or 207-991-2543 General Consignments & Speciality Auctions Consignments • Buying items or Complete Estates Also Buying Timberland 10-10,000 Acres “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”- Aristotle 6 ANAHGRAM BOOSTERS Aberdeen Stove and Chimney Supply Company 04/16 Anah Flag Unit 02/16 Anah Kampers Club 07/15 Todd & Sandy Alley 08/16 Richard Anderson 12/16 Ed Armstrong 05/16 W. Robert Averill 06/14 IMO C. Alton Bagley 05/15 IMO Dick Bagley, P.P. 05/15 IMO Darrell H. Kates 02/15 IMO Clifton Barker 06/15 Melrose and Betty Beal 04/15 IMO Clayton Bearce-Northern Penobscot Shrine Club 03/16 Bob Beattie 04/15 IMO Albert “Bucky” Bishop 07/19 Phil and Sue Black 04/16 IMO Willis N. Blake 02/16 Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Mary Blowers 05/15 Blinn and Joan Boone 05/15 IMO John R. Bradford 01/15 Ms. Anna Bradford 01/15 IMO Merle S. Bradford 01/15 Philip Brady Jr. 10/15 Tom and Lilian Breitweg 08/15 Fred and Jennifer Brown 01/16 Dave Bryant 01/15 Blair & Judy Bubar 02/16 Galen Call 08/15 IMO Ray Campbell 06/15 Dick and Kim Carlow 03/18 Charlie and Shirley Caron 03/15 Sam and Agnes Carr 12/16 IMO Ernest Chamberlain 09/14 Michael A.Clark 02/16 Bruce and Trudy Clarke 05/15 IMO Fredrick E.Clarke Jr. 09/15 IMO Helen F. Cleaves 02/16 Melvin K. Cleaves 02/16 Arthur Cone 03/15 IMO Janet G.Conti 12/14 John W. Conti, P.P. 12/14 Dan and Lanci Costain 09/16 Sonny Crocker 03/16 Dana and Jan Crockett 07/15 Ken and Janice Crump 04/16 Wayne and Tanya Darling 07/15 Lloyd Day 12/14 Larry Doughty 05/15 Mark Doughty 05/15 Bryant and Joan Dutch 02/16 IMO Dryden C. Dutch, P.P. 08/14 Tim and Jean Dutch 08/14 IMO Robin Moone Edes 10/15 IMO Orville Edes 10/15 John Edes 10/15 Robert Emerson 09/15 IMO Paul H. Farrington 06/16 Betty and John Fernald Jr. 12/16 Thomas and Carroll Fernald 08/19 IMO Lewis Fenlason 07/15 IMO Wally Fenlason 07/15 Wes and Bonnie Ford 09/14 Pete and Carol Jean Forrest 11/14 IMO Irvin L. Foster 06/15 IMO Richard “Gene” Frost 06/15 Clinton and Sandra Fulton 03/15 George and Mary Beth Gaddis 05/15 IMO William Gardner 06/15 Paul and Diana Giles 04/16 Goody and Roz Gilman 10/14 IMO Jerrold B.”Gebo” Gooch, P.P. 04/17 IMO Carroll I. & Gerry Goodwin, Jr 06/16 IMO Harry Gordon 01/19 Don and Gail Gordon 06/15 IMO Ralph Goss 06/15 Andy and Rose Gove 10/15 Keith L. Gove 12/15 Ron and Carole Green 09/16 W. Louis and Judith Greenier II 09/16 BOOSTER RATES One line (single name) $10 for 1 year One line (Mr. & Mrs.) $10 for 1 year If you would like your name and your Lady’s I: seperate lines it is $10 for each name or a total of $20 for one year. Roger and Julie Grindle 07/15 Charles C. W. Hackney 10/16 IMO Jim Halkett 12/17 Dick and Carolyn Hallett 06/15 David and Kesley Halm, Jr. 06/15 Gene and Pamela Hamm 08/15 Ed and Bonnie Hamm 08/15 IMO Edlbridge M. Hamm, Sr. 08/15 Ken and Donna Hanscom, Jr. 09/15 IMO Charles E. Harmon 09/15 IMO Tom Harper 10/16 Obed and Faith Hart 01/15 Jerry and Lorraine Harvey 08/14 IMO Mike Haskell 08/15 IMO Norman”Hoopy Scoopy” Hatch 09/15 Chester I. Hawkins 01/15 Richard P. Hawkins 09/15 Scott and Kelley Hawthorne 06/15 IMO Elvin Heath 09/15 Howard Heath 09/15 IMO Robert Heath 07/15 Sheldon and Sandy Heath 04/16 Al and Marianne Henriksen 10/16 Larry and Libby Hersom 09/15 Don Higgins 10/15 Ralph and Maggie Hill 07/16 Buzz Holmes 03/15 Dean and Kathy Hoke 09/15 IMO Richard Holt 03/17 IMO Lewis M. Huntley 03/16 Jerry and Lois Hutchinson 09/16 Darin Ingersoll & Jess 09/15 Smokey and Donna Ireland 09/14 IMO Roy K. Jack 04/15 IMO Pearl Hazen Jipson-Northern Penobscot Shrine Club 03/16 Rich and Cindy Johnson 07/16 C. Ray and Loretta Jones 08/14 IMO Harland Jordan 06/15 F. Lee and Peggy Kaufman 10/15 Alton and Ellen Kenney 05/15 Robert and Rae Jean Knowles 04/19 Stan and Mary Knox 05/15 IMO Ernest “Bud” Larson 02/16 Charles and Selma Larson 09/15 Larry and Gail Larson 08/15 IMO Frank Leighton 11/15 Skip Lenfest, Jr. 08/14 Skip Lenfest, Sr. 08/14 Jon and Tavia Lessor 09/14 Bob and Perlene Libby 02/16 Mike and Bonnie London 02/15 Lee F. Lowery 09/14 IMO Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Lunt, Sr. P.P. 09/15 IMO Donald Lyons, Sr. 06/15 Roy Martin 10/25 IMO G. Urial Martin 07/15 Don and Bert Maxim, P.P. 04/15 Doulgas A. and Donna McCafferty 08/15 Doulgas K and Candee McCafferty 08/15 Imo Edward Sr. and Evelyn McCafferty 08/15 IMO Terral A. McCafferty 08/15 IMO G. Ronald McCluskey 02/15 Welman and Natalie McFarland 01/16 Allan and Lorraine McGown 06/16 Ed and Nancy McGraw 08/14 Winston and Francis McKay 10/15 IMO Tom “Pig Farmer” McKinney 12/15 IMO Carroll McLaughlin 11/15 Jim and Mae Merrithew 10/15 Dick and Joan Meserve 09/15 John and Suzi Miller 03/16 Gordon and Margaret Moreside 10/14 Steve Mosley 10/14 Norm and Barb Mylen 10/15 IMO Jay Nadeau 06/15 Dick and Betty Nevers 05/15 Harold and Connie Newman 10/16 The Anahgram IMO Ray Newman, Jr. 06/15 Larry and Teresa Nichols 07/15 IMO Eugene O’Brien-Northern Penobscot Shrine Club 03/16 Matt “Ty-Dy” Oakes 08/15 David O’Donnell 09/14 Warren and Velma Orcutt 10/16 Bob”Boomer” and Julianna Palmer 07/15 Herman and Kate Peabody 07/15 Jim and Linda Parent 06/15 Esther and Ed Pellon, P.P. 04/15 Rod and Joyce Pinkham 10/15 Don and Linda Potter 05/15 IMO Jim Potter 05/15 Circus Spotlight Crew - P.I. Circus 05/15 IMO James M. Prout 03/16 Bob & Doreen Pullen 08/15 IMO Bob Pushard, Sr. 08/15 Martin E. Ray 02/16 P.P. Clyde V. Reynolds & Linda 02/16 Al and Charity Richards 05/15 Chuck and Sally Ridlon 02/17 IMO Keith B. Roberts 09/15 IMO Sumner Rogers 04/16 Dick and Diane Ross 06/15 Larry and Donna Rowell 11/17 Earl Sanda 06/15 Heath and Karen Savage 10/15 Spike Savage 10/15 IMO Clifton R. Scoville 06/14 Todd C. Scoville 06/14 Marty and Joan Shaw 10/15 IMO John Simpson 06/15 IMO Ken Smith 04/16 Lester and Gail Smith 09/14 Roger and Pat Smith 12/15 IMO Ed Sprague, P.P. 04/16 Roger and Jan Stairs 05/14 Yogi and Doris Seymour 10/15 Ken and Tina Stewart 12/18 IMO Ray B. Steeves 06/15 IMO Robert “Bob” Strout 06/15 Elliott and Joyce Tarbell 06/15 Daniel L. Tarr 06/15 IMO Betty Tarr 06/15 IMO Thomas Tash 06/15 Dan and Bonnie Taylor 10/15 IMO Alexander R. Theodore 06/15 Jesse and Brenda Thomas 09/16 Paul and Joyce Thornton 04/15 Ronald Thrornton 12/15 Tim & Ann Thornton 12/15 Inez and Reginald Toothaker 04/16 IMO John Tracy 06/14 Alden and Pam Tracy 06/16 Al and Pat Trask 02/16 Betty and Steve Trimm 04/16 IMO Carroll Trimm 04/15 Troy”Pop-Fizz”,Randi,Nicco & Zayden 08/15 Robert and Bonnie Turner 08/17 Brenda Vanchieri 12/15 Hank and Gloria Waldron 08/14 George Weatherbee 06/15 Dave and Leni Weaver 03/18 Burt and Jackie Weed 05/15 Jim and Dottie Wentworth 09/14 Buddy and Caryll Wheeler 09/14 IMO Frank Whirty 02/19 Julian and Janice White 06/15 Bob Whited 01/15 Paul and Phyllis Wilbur 07/15 Llord and Jay Willey 07/16 Bob and Norma Winglass 08/20 Don and Felicia Wiswell 09/15 Don and Caroyln Wright 09/15 Bob and Claire Young 09/18 Donald “Bo-Bo” and Janice Young 06/15 Duane “Div-it” and Karen Young 08/16 I want to be an ANAHGRAM BOOSTER The cost is $10.00 per line per year we will make you a new listing or renew your present one. ANAHGRAM BOOSTERS • 586 Main Street, Bangor, Maine 04401 • Please enclose Check payable to; Anahgram Boosters. Name as you want it to appear___________________________________________________ Please let us know if your Booster listing is omitted or incorrect to; [email protected] or call; 207-942-2254. “If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content.” – Leo Tolstoy May 2015 7 Who is it ??? Last month’s subject was Ed Nason. Nobody guessed this. If you know this month’s person, or think you do, call Recorder P. P. Larry Hersom at 942.2254 or e-mail the Editor at anahgram@ anahshriners.com. The first one to identify the person wins a free Booster listing for one year. The supply of pictures is low so if you have someone you would like to feature send it to the Editor by e-mail or drop it at the Recorder’s office. This feature can only continue with your help!! Noble Ron Bilancia, Reporter Hello Fellow Academicians and Ladies ! Our very best wishes go out to Andy Mays who is dealing with an unforeseen illness. You’re in our thoughts and prayers, Andy. Our next meeting is Wed. May 27th at 6:30pm at Dysart’s on outer Broadway in in Bangor (the former KevLan). It is a brand new facility, and they are being very good to us. Let’s please have a big turnout. All Nobles, Ladies, family, guests, prospective members, etc. are welcome. Come one come all. Congratulations to Paul Wilbur who was voted in at our last meeting as our newest lifetime Honorary Member. Thanks to Paul for his many years of membership in and service to Anah Shriners and Freemasonry. Welcome to Steve Bowden and his Lady Brenda. Steve was voted in at our last meeting as our newest member. He was sponsored by Donnie Copeland and will be joining the Properties Section. Glad to have you with us folks. The March meeting at Anglers in Hampden was a nice affair. We had about 22 people in attendance. It was a pretty quick meeting with not too much on the agenda. Mainly another great time to get together and enjoy good fellowship. Steve Mosley would like to say the following: “Circus will have come and gone by the time this Anahgram comes out, and I want to thank everyone that helped pull it off. The circus can’t happen without the Nobles and Ladies of Anah making it happen. They are the backbone of the operation and generously give their time to make it a success year after year. Thanks again.” Yes, thanks to everyone for helping with the circus. And thanks to Steve and the rest of the circus leadership for administering this huge event. In the next issue I’ll tell you about my April family trip to Florida which, as of this writing, we haven’t embarked on yet but are good and ready for especially after this very llllllllllllllllong Maine winter. Speaking of the long Maine winter, on Sat. April 4th Donnie Copeland offered the following advice: “Yesterday was our spring/summer. (A Friday that made it to about 60 degrees.) Today’s snow was the start of the 2015/16 winter. Next winter is officially only 200-odd days away so don’t bother takin’ out the lawnmower. Just leave the snowblower on.” Well Donnie, as of this writing and with the weather we’ve had this weekend (April 4th-5th), you may be on to something. J Have a great May everyone and remember, never hesitate to contact me at 989-2617 or at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, news, jokes, gossip, nonsense, or just plain outright lies that you would like to generously share with our Nobles, Ladies, and Anah Shrinedom in general. J Tri County Shrine Club held their monthly meeting on the 18th of March at the Dexter Club. We had 21 Nobles in attendance. After the Libation Hour under the Director Of Libations Noble Scott Folsom, the meeting was called to order by President Dan Costain. Invocation was given by Noble “BoBo” Donald Young. Flag Salute was led by the President. After a great meal of Roast Pork and all the fixings, the following were introduced. Head Table: Vice President Arthur Watson, Treasurer Marty Taylor and Secretary Dave Mosley. Also at the head table was Chief Director Dan Costain. Unit Heads in attendance were Scott Folsom of the 4X4’s and Dick Dunham of the Convertibles. Aide Emeritous Ron Green was introduced. Gracing the Club with his presence and cooking abilities was Past Potentate “2013” F. Lee Kaufman. Winner of the McNaughton 50/50 was none other than Noble Randy McNaughton. Noble Randy has won the last two months and both times donated his share back to the “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Continued on page 8 The Anahgram 8 Continued from page 7 Club. This could be a good fund-raiser if he wins every month. The club observed a moment of silence and respect for the passing on PP Harold “Sonny” Crocker’s wife Marilyn who recently passed away. Three Shriner Hats donated by PP Kaufman were also raffled off and the lucky winners were Nobles Scott Folsom, Robin E. Frost and Mike Blake. No speaker that night. Meeting was closed in form by the President. NOBLES: IF YOU DON’T RECEIVE NOTICE OF OUR MEETINGS BY EITHER EMAIL OR CALLING TREE, WE DON’T HAVE YOUR INFO. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE # THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THE CALLING TREE ON. PLEASE SEND THEM TO THE SECRETARY. [email protected] or 207-217-8902. June Ceremonial is fast approaching, do you have your candidates lined up? ALWAYS WORK ON MEMBERSHIP, THE BLUE LODGE AND THE SHRINE NEED YOUR HELP. Noble Warren Orcutt, Sr., Reporter As you read this article it is now May and we have finally lost the snowy and cold weather. It sure was a long winter here in Down East Maine. It will soon be time to get our four wheelers and side by sides ready to go as the trails will be opening soon. Get out and enjoy riding with fellow shriners and friends. Remember to keep yourselves safe on the trails. Green grass, gardening, and time at the lake will be much welcomed after the many months of frigid and cold snowy weather. Our condolences go to Noble Mike Beal and his family on the passing of Kimmy. She fought a brave battle and was loved by many. There was standing room only at the celebration of her life at Narraguagus High School which attested to that. Our April meeting was the Divan visitation and was held at the Addison Town Hall on April 2nd. As usual, steak, baked potatoes, peas, salad, and home made apple pie was served. Dignataries in attendance included Potentate Jesse Thomas; Past Potentates Lee Kauffman, Ed Pellon, Sonny Crocker, and Larry Hersom, (PP & Recorder); Chief Rabban Robert Turner; Steve Trimm, Assistant Rabban; Brad Prout, High Priest & Prophet; Roger Grindle, Oriental Guide; Dean Hoke, Outer Guard; Assistant Treasurer Fred Brown; Aides: George Alley, Assistant Chief Aide; Denny Smith, Personal Aide; Edward “Sped” Seymour, and Walter Merritt; Greeters: Chief Greeter Emeritis Melrose Beal, Chief Greeter Warren Orcutt, and Todd Alley; Directors Staff: Asst. Chief of Directors David Weaver; Asst. Transportation Director Ryan Otis; and Donnie Wright; Mini Cars: Capt. Ron Dunphy, Joe McDonald, and Steve Tibbetts; Lobster Boats: Troy Huffman, William Sinford, and Runtz Farnsworth; Wheelers: Walter Kennedy; Photographer Richard Kilton; Frank Theriault, Asst. Chair for Bangor Circus and Membership Committee; and Joe McDonald, President WCSC. I have heard numerous reports on Potentate Jesse and Lady Brenda’s cruise and what a wonderful time everyone had. I did not attend the Annual Casino Night or The Pink Party but also heard good reports from both of those events as well. An evening out with fellow Shriners is always a great time! There will be a meeting held on May 12th at 6 p.m. at the Shrine Center to discuss the 2016 Potentates Trip to Rivera Maya, Mexico with the travel agent. Bob and Bonnie hope to see many of you at this meeting. There will be Screening Clinics held on May 16th at Anah in Bangor; Aroostook Shrine Center in Presque Isle; Mayo Orthopedics in Dover Foxcroft; Walso County Hospital in Belfast; Downeast Community Hospital in Machias; Calais Regional Hospital in Calais; all from 9 to 12 noon. There will also be a clinic at Eastern Maine Medical Center on May 29th for follow-up care for patients that have already been to a Shrine Hospital. Applications are available on-line or may be obtained from a Shriner. If you know of someone who needs to be evaluated, please contact them and get them to attend. The June Ceremonial will be held in Ellsworth June 18-21 and a wonderful weekend has been planned. The headquarters for the event will be the Ramada Inn. There will be bus service from the other hotels to the Ramada. The Hotel Reservation form was in the last issue of the Anahgram and those planning to spend the night need to send in their form to Earl Seymour. Don’t hesitate or the rooms may be all gone. I look forward to seeing many familiar faces in Ellsworth that weekend. Happy Birthday wishes for May go out to Betty Beal, Melrose Beal, Carroll Chandler, James Crowley, Angela Davis, Ricky Foss, Arnold Francis, Sr., Kevin Gardner, Kim Gardner, Jada Hanscom, PP Larry Hersom, Sally Joy, Chuck Kennedy, Claire Kennedy, Letitia Look, Robert Look, Anita McCurdy, Nancy Merritt, William Milliken, Rosemarie Mondville, Debra Murphy, Darren Prout, Debra Sternbergh, Sunshine Strout, Elliot Tarbell, Emory West, Patrick Whitney, and Richard Young. Anniversary bells rang out in May for Thomas & Wanda Fernald, Dick & Caron Kilton, Walter & Nancy Merritt, Stanley & Sheila Mitchell, Earl & Linda Tracy, Kenny & Janice Morris, and Pat & Cheryl Ward. 24 Front Street, Bangor • 947-8009 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham • 725-0162 125 Western Avenue. S. Portland • 871-7000 Maine Brewed • Maine Made • Maine Owned www.seadogbrewing.com “I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein May 2015 The April 7th meeting was a Ladies Night at Riverside Cafe in Ellsworth. More news to come next month. The next meeting will be at Pat’s Pizza on May 5th. A date to remember is June 10th Lobster Feed at Alvin Heath’s in Penobscot. Don’t forget the upcoming circus May 1st, May 2nd and May 3rd with Presque Isle to follow May 7, 8, and 9. Now the news I dug out of the snowbank. Noble Tom Fernald and Lady Carol are somewhere on the Yangtze River looking for Paris or was it the Rhine River? While he was away Noble Steve Fernald took the bottom out of his ice house and has busy trying to patch that up. Noble Jimmy Nolan and Joelle are vacationing in the south. Rumor has it she is retiring in the next couple of months. Potentate Jesse Thomas was in Northeast Harbor the other day delivering a 50-year Shrine pin to Gary Tyler. Bob Fernald celebrated his birthday on March 25th. Wonder if he’s started counting his years backward. Also heard that Alice Fernald is giving up her singing career to take up gardening. Past Potentate John Fernald has been telling me the geese have been showing up in his yard. It must mean that Noble Bill Fernald is on his way home. Also would like to report to Steve Fernald that I caught that tree that was running wild around Trenton. To Noble Bruce Clark and Lady Lois, don’t you really miss the snow? Happy Birthday to Mae Landesman, Charles Kennedy, Irving Smith, Harry S. Jones, III, Ron Allen, Cheryl Heath, and Mary Abbott. Honeymooners are Donald and Minnie Bowden, George and Louise Seeley, Brian and Holly Savage, Steve and Wanda Fernald, Leland and Frances Lowell, Earl and Linda Tracy, John Judith Driscoll, Jason Snowdeal and Jessica Bickford, and Ronald Allen and Sally Blake. One last bit of news..as you all know, April 1st was the first day of fresh water fishing. Someone asked me what I was doing with a four-foot ice chain, and I said I’m going to have the first boat in the pond. Yes, Noble Buck, I did bring some gas. Now how many of you Nobles believe this story? Until next time, think spring! 9 662 Main Rd. Hampden, ME 04444 • 947-6488 Mon-Wed 10:30am-8pm, Thurs 7am-8pm, Fri & Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm “OH, to be sure, we laugh less and play less and wear uncomfortable disguises like adults, but beneath the costume is the child we always are, whose needs are simple, and whose daily life is still best described by fairy tales.” – Leo Rosten The Anahgram 10 Noble Martin “Fou” Perfit, Clown Unit reporter March was off to a strong start with our ongoing first Saturday appearance at Bangor’s Home Depot Children’s Workshop. Well over one hundred children attended this popular event. Five of our stalwart, dedicated, committed and otherwise unwavering clowns were on hand to entertain and amuse the crowd. The five were Fou (Martin Perfit), Div-IT (Duane Young), Boss Clown Piggy (Tom Vanchieri), Spiffy (Kerry Spofford), and in a special return appearance, the ever popular Jappo (Mike Samiya). Clown Casino Night was a success with an unusually high number of tickets sold at the door. I guess many of our regulars waited until the last minute because of this year’s unreliable weather. Pop-Fizz (Troy Devoe) provided recorded music using his D-J equipment. Maybe a dance is in the offing. Watch for an announcement. New England Shrine Clown Feztival at the Bangor Mall was our second major event of March. This fast growing event was supported by our Potentate Jessie Thomas and Potentate Rick Hersom of Kora Shrine. The Funsters participated in the opening parade which was led by The Anah Highlanders Pipes & Drums. Clowns from as far away as Luxor Temple attended. Competition winners are as follows. Kids Choice: First place=Moochie (Bruce Blodgett, Kounty Klowns), Second place=Patches (Sean Mott), Third place=Gumpy (Mike Robshaw). Multiple Balloons: First place=Patches (Sean Mott), Second Place=Pop Fizz (Troy Devoe), Third place=Jeb (James Ball, Kounty Klown). Single Balloons: First place=Pop Fizz (Troy Devoe), Second Place=Patches (Shawn Mott). Third place=Jeb (James Ball, Kounty Klown). Single Skit: First place=Piggy (Boss Clown Tom Vanchieri), Second place=Patches (Sean Mott), Third place=Dingles (James Berry, Kora). Two Man Skit: Patches (Sean Mott) & Moochie (Bruce Blodgett, Kounty Klowns) sahred first & second places. Note that all awards were Kids Choice with no ISCA or other judges involved. The Air National Guard Easter Egg Roll was held on Sunday, March 29 at The ANG Base with Army National Guard families invited to join. Fou (Martin Perfit) was the solo clown for this busy event which was planned and coordinated by Anah Shrine Clown Unit’s Iggy in his guise of Andrew Matlins, a civilian employee of the Maine Air National Guard. Congratulations go out to Jennifer Kennard and to Phyllis Watson who celebrate Birthdays in May. Our May anniversary couples are Busta and Kathy Dennis as well as Petals and Lisa Watson. Thought for The Month: Nothing consumes a man like the passion of resentment. Friederich Nietzsche. Ken Hanscom Jr. Reporter Here we are, May, its about time. It was a long winter. We have the circus coming up on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. We hope to have our booth in the same place. June 5th we will be doing Special Olympics, and the next day, June 6th, we will be having our golf tournament at the Piscataquis Golf Course in Guilford. Hope to see you all there. Parades this sumer may be limited, as some towns have budget problems. As of our meeting in April, we will be doing Dennysville, July 3rd, Eastport, Machias, Jonesport, and Bar Harbor, July 4th, Lincoln, and Pittsfield, July 18th, and Harmony on September, 7th. Anniversary wish’s this month go to two very lucky guys, as I don’t know of any other LADIES that would put up with them. Paul and Rhonda Scott have been married for, well I don’t know as Paul could not remember the year. But Perlene has been married to that Guy for 56 years. I have even heard that has to bait his hook when they go fishing! And yes his name is BOB. Congrads to both. Birthdays this month are Gary Sudsbury, Jesse Patterson, and this young reporter, ME. Happy Birthday to US all. If you can believe this, I have spelled Capt. Scotts girl friend name wrong agin. I think he had too many diet cokes when he told me the first time. Her name is JOHANNE. WELCOME TO THE UNIT! We meet the first Monday of the month, at 7pm, at the shrine center. If you would like to become a member, just come on down. You can contact me at 794-6675, or 7942222. My E-Mail is [email protected] if you have something you would like in the anahgram. Don’t forget that your a Shriner only because your a Mason. Until next time, SEE YA! Noble Gaylord E. Sundt, Reporter As I write this in early April, I think ahead to the Super Supper which is now over. We hope everyone had a great time. With all the past preparations in the last few months, I’m sure it was a success as always and that everyone had a grand time. Planing is now going on for the upcoming Ceremonial in Ellsworth. I hope that all the snow that we had this past winter will be gone by then. If not, I’ve got plenty of snow shovels to go around and we’ll manage. Happy Birthday greetings to all of you who are celebrating their big day this month. That goes for the Anniversary celebrations as well. I would name all of you, but unfortunately Lady Lorraine and I were in such a hurry to leave the snow and colds do head south, that I forgot the list. The call of the sun and the beach was just too great to resist. Please accept my apologies. Reporting from the sunny south, that’s it for this month. Remember all of your friends and family in your prayers and get ready to put the tops down. On the cars as well! Gaylord Sundt reporting for the convertibles. Anah Aides Unit Noble Gordon Smith, Reporter Hello to all Aides and Nobles. The MIdwinter at Lewiston went very well. Housing Director Yogi Seymore got us a super deal on the rooms at the Ramada Inn. The management was very cordial to us (I just happened to go with him) and we have nice hospitality room for the weekend, I hope to have a good turnout from the Unit for the weekend. It sounds like a long way away, but it comes fst. The dates are September 18th, 19th, and 20th. Sometimes there isn’t much to say in a column because we (the Aides) don’t parade or have regular meetings but March was a little different, When we met at the Shrine Center for the “Pink Party” we “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” –Bernard M. Baruch May 2015 11 actually got something going for us. We took a vote and decided to have a tree for the Feztival of Trees this year.It might be a little early, but we needed to do it for the Unit to help the Shrine Center. The theme will be camping and related items. Noble George Alley, Noble Denny Smith, and wives have been doing it for a couple years and it has been succesful, everybody that was there had ideas and the go to persons will be George, Denny or myself if you get items for this. Now for the fun item. The “Pink Party”was a huge sucess for the Aides and me. We didn’t run out of anything and it was a good turnout for Illustrious Sir Jesse and Lady Brenda. Everybody wore Pink and when you went to find Ill, Sir, you really had to search for him in a “Sea of Pink”. Thanks to all of the Aides that helped at this function, it really went exceptioely well. Thanks to the Second Section under the direction of Director Adam Beals and his staff for putting on the delicious meal with all the Hors-D’oeuvres. I know it’s a lot of work, but ti was very good and the Aides enjoyed it. Now comes the June Ceremony. This is going to be held in Ellsworth June 20th,21st, and 22nd . This is an offcial Shrine Function, and we all need to be there if at all possible. The rooms will be going fast as everything is being held at the Ramada Inn. It is our offcial headquarters for the whole weekend. Try to get your rooms early through Yogi Seymore at 9891294. Friday night the Hospitality Room will be hosted by the Hancock County Shrine Club, but some of us may be asked to help out. Saturday. the parade will be in our Black Tux, Black Shoes, and Fez. Before the Parade I’d like to have everbody get together for a group picture, as it’s been a while and we have some new members. Birhdays for April were Aides Emeritus Ray Paul,Paul Thornton and Lady Beverly Watson. Birthdays for May are Ladies Tami Linscott, Nancy Merritt, Debra Murphy,Marjorie Smith, Noble Ron Watson and Aide Emeritus Ron Murphy. Chief Aide Emeritus Allen Sawyer is the only June Birthday I think. May Anniversary wishes fo to Aide Walter and Lady Nancy Meritt. June Anniversaries are Ray and Delma Paul, Boomer and Julianna Palmer, Bob and Doreen Pullen Bruce and Cindy Walls, Ron and Beverly Watson, and Danny and Bonnie Taylor. Guess that’s it for now. Spring is almost here, Gordon Smith Chief Aide Directors Staff Noble Dave Weaver - Reporter I have to start this month’s article by saying I missed last month but I had a very good reason. Leni and I were on Jesse’s “ Pink Panther Cruise”. What a time was had by all 120 people that joined Brenda and Jesse on their mid winter break from all the snow and cold weather for a boat ride in the Gulf of Mexico. I have been trying to talk Leni into taking a cruise for years, she hates any kind of water, but when she heard about Jesse’s trip and the fact that her daughter Nancy and Mike were going she agreed reluctantly to go. It took her about a day to get used to the motion of the boat but after that she really enjoyed herself. Quite a few members of the Directors Staff went on the cruise I’ll try and name them: Our chief Dan Costain and lady Lancy; Tom Frost and lady Janice; Bruce Clarke and lady Trudy; Walter Ash and lady Joan; David Bowen and lady Betty; Keith Dewitt and his lady friend; Alfred Reynolds and lady Cathy ( where are you from ? ) and myself and my lady Leni. I hope I got you all. The potentate’s pin was the hit of the cruise. I think everyone ran out of them. The next noteworthy event was the “ Pink Panther Party.” This party was attended by a capacity crowd. It’s surprising how and an inexpensive meal and free drinks motivates people to join in. Most of the cruise people who attended had their original “cruise shirts “ on and Jesse’s helpers handed out new shirts to the cruisers. The picnic meal put on by the 2nd section was great. The Directors and others have been asked to sell tickets on the scooter at many different events and I believe tickets sales have been going good. Remember 100 percent of the money collected on the ticket sales is going to our regional hospitals. The circus is coming the 1st weekend in May. Just come and show up and someone will find you a job. The screening clinics will be held on Saturday May16 from 9 to 12. Pitch in and find us some children with an orthopedic problem. Remember we accept children up to 18 years of age. That’s it for this month. Be good to one another and attend your blue lodge. Also try and round some candidates for the June Ceremonial. Jesse wants 100. Clip & Save 2015 Anah Shriners Calendar of Events (Subject to Adjustment) May 1-3 Bangor Circus May 7-9 Presque Isle Circus May 16 Pre-Screening Clinic and Hospital Night May 29 Clinic at EMMC June 18 -21 Summer Ceremonial – Ellsworth Parade at 2pm Saturday June 20 July 18 Lobster Bowl September 12 Noble Appreciation Night September 17- 20 NSA Field Days, Kora/Lewiston October 17 Nascars Super Supper October 24 Potentate’s Reception November 19 Business After Hours Feztival of Trees Nov.20-22 Feztival of Trees Nov. 27-29 Feztival of Trees Dec.12 Bangor/Brewer Shrine Children’s Christmas Party “When you love someone, you love the person as they are, and not as you’d like them to be.” – Leo Tolstoy The Anahgram 12 ANAH SHRINE GOLF CLUB MEMBERS WANTED TO JOIN THE NEW “ANAH SHRINE GOLF CLUB” TO JOIN ANAH’S NEWEST CLUB EMAIL MATT CRONIN AT: [email protected] Tel: 207-745-0809 after 6pm. Setting up one Saturday a month to play at different golf courses throughout the state. T’was a day worth waiting for. Wake up early on a very cold last day of February, grab the bags you packed the night before and drive to Brewer to find the chartered buses warmed up and ready to take us to Boston Logan.--The adventure begins! And so starts the Potentates cruise. No need to repeat everything that you already read in the Anahgram,except to say that everyone had a ball. Jesse Thomas and Bangor Travel organized the whole event with military precision. The buses, flights, hotels, and the ship were extremely well organized. And PINK prevailed! It is unfortunate that I missed last m o n t h s a r t i c l e . I t i s n o t e w o r t h y, how-ever, that Todd and Lisa Cotier survived their April anniversary. I also missed saying happy birthday to Sandy Heath, Nancy Wood, Antoinette Calder, Sandi Megno, and Josh Shute. A happy May anniversary is offered to Dan and Sheri Holcomb and happy birthday wishes are tendered to Clair Kennedy, Tom Bouchard, and Todd Cotier. Ladies and Nobles, all! ‘Till next month--Teddy Ta Ta, reporting. Noble Sid Alley, Reporter The Mini Bike Report is back after a little over a year absence. We’ve gone through some tough times over the last year. The unfortunate loss of a brother rider that deeply affected the moral of the unit, also led to the resignation of another. Two new riders didn’t pan out and left us with a severe shortage of Riders for our parade season. As if all that weren’t enough, I had my annual accident resulting in a broken back, again, leaving me unable to ride through most of the parade season. Thank God for Aflack. Well it’s a new year and we are concentrating our efforts on rebuilding the unit. The decision has been made to ride in parades closer to Bangor while trying to recruit more riders. I’m hoping that this report is read by more than a couple current mini bikers. I know that only a couple read these reports because only two of them have ever mentioned it. So, if for some reason you are looking for your first unit, or you’re looking for a new one, please consider looking into it. Previous riding experience is not required; we can teach you. Age is also not an issue. We have two members who are 70 something young. It’s not expensive. A deposit on a bike, when assigned to you is only $50. That and a few dollars more for uniforms is all it would take. Should anyone reads this and is interested, please call the recorders office and leave a message. We do provide some fringe benefits. To name a few, good friends, good times, a few laughs and raising a few bucks for the kids. Our monthly meetings are held at the Temple on the third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm. We have a short social period, followed by a pot luck supper. Our wives, past riders, divan reps, and potential riders are all welcome to join us and the meetings end around 8. “Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.” – Benjamin Franklin May 2015 13 Screening Clinics Saturday - May 16, 2015 9am to 12pm Pediatric/Orthopaedic/Burn Injury medical evaluations for referral to Shriners Hospitals for Children are being held on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Anah Shriners are sponsoring screening clinics at the locations listed below. No appointments are necessary and there is no charge for your visit. 7 Screening Clinic Locations Anah Shrine 586 Main St., Bangor Contact: Bob Pullen 2078847102 Anah Shrine Office 2079422254 _________________________________ _ Maine Coast Memorial Hospital 32 Resort Way, Ellsworth Contact: Terry Wessel 207 2665263 Aroostook Shrine Center Rt.1 Presque Isle Contact: Gerry McAvaddy 2077625171 Northwoods Health Care 22 Haley Court Sangerville,Maine Contact: Martin Taylor 2078764237 Waldo County Shrine Club 20 Northport Avenue Belfast,Maine Contact: Ryan Otis 2074695604 Downeast Community Hospital 11 Hospital Dr. Robertson Building, Machias Contact: Dave Weaver 207 4832280 Calais Regional Hospital 24 Hospital Lane, Calais Contact: Dennis Bryant 2072146522 Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts – orthopaedic care Clubfoot LeggCalvePerthes Disease Bone Infections Chest Wall Deformities Cleft Lip & Palate Spina Bifida – limited to the related orthopaedic conditions Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Scoliosis and other spine deformities Hand & Shoulder Deformities Brittle Bone Disease Cerebral Palsy – limited to the related orthopaedic conditions Hip disorders Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston, Massachusetts – burn care Burn Injuries Cleft Lip & Palate Port Wine Stains Hemangiomas Scarring & Deformities of the Face Severe Scarring resulting in contractures or interfering with mobility of the limb Extraordinary care puts children first. www.ShrinersHospitalsforChildren.org The professionals at Shriners Hospitals for Children® believe in familycentered care. The child and family are at the heart of the medical team. Every treatment chosen, every decision made is geared toward giving a child the skills and abilities to live a healthy, productive life. The care given is the best in the world, and many techniques and treatments that are common in hospitals around the country today were pioneered at Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Anahgram 14 ANAH SHRINE TRIP –APRIL 2016– RIVIERA MAYA MEXICO Valentin Imperial Maya – Adults Only –All-inclusive It’s everything and more than you imagine!! Please join Chief Rabban Bob and Lady Bonnie Turner for an informational meeting Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 at 6pm at the Anah Shrine, 586 Main Street, Bangor, ME. Meeting is open to all Shriners, Friends and Family so please join us to learn about this great trip with Dawn H Bednar from Bangor Travel Services. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you, Bob & Bonnie Turner Dawn Bednar/Bangor Travel Services Hancock County Shrine Club Annual Lobster & Steak Feed with Divan Visitation Wednesday, June 10th at Alvin Heath’s in Penobscot Camels Milk at 5:30pm Lobsters, Clams, Steak ,etc. $30.00 per person Shriners and Masons Welcome Tickets available from President Roger Grindle at 207-323-0182 Or Anah Shrine Office at 207-942-2254 (Proceeds from this event are for the Benefit of the Hancock County Shrine Club and Donations are NOT Tax Deductible as Charitable Contributions) May 2015 The Feztival of Trees Bob Pullen, Reporter Don’t say anything but I think we have winter behind us. I will do further research to substantiate this but as of now my hopes are high that we will have summer. By the time you read this the Feztival Of Trees committee will have at least one meeting under our belts. We will be meeting on the second Monday of each month from now until the event. All those who wish to take a part are invited to attend, as always many hands make for light work. It somehow seems ironic that we are just getting out of the deep freeze and here we are planning for a Christmas event. Even though it will be cold again outside, seeing all the bright eyes and smiles will make it warm inside. It is our plan to contact each unit and club in order to have nobles and ladies for all tasks and have assigned blocks of time so not only will you be helping out but you won’t have to commit to a large amount of time out of your busy schedules. If any of you know a business or organization that would like to display a tree with us this year please forward that information to the Shrine Center so we can get an application to them. It is crucial we get applications out early as most organizations and businesses plan their budgets early in the year and we want to accommodate that process. It is so very important to have the entire application filled out. That information gives us multiple ways to contact the displayer and thus insuring a pleasant experience for them. It is always better to be informed than surprised. On that note I will end this posting for another month. Please enjoy the warmer weather is a safe manner. Tighten those bolts, check the oil, fluff up the seat and be ready for a safe mowing and grooming season for your yards. Oh by the way if you need a place to try out your grooming equipment my yard is available for a nominal fee. Be happy, safe, and show those around you that you care. Attention 15 To all Nobles you must have your current dues (2015) paid to attend all the Ceremonial functions. You will need your dues card present to attend the meetings and activities for the weekend. If you don’t know if it is paid just call the Shrine office 207-942-2254 and they will check for you. If not paid you can do the following; call Anah Shrine, or send payment by mail to; Anah Shrine (586 Main Street Bangor,Me. 04401) or go to the Anah Shriners web site www.anahshriners.org and pay online. We accept all credit cards with the exception of American Express. Please remember to have your fez with you at all Shrine functions. Shriners Convention Rate for the Ceremonial Weekend $30.00 a night for Shriners. Sunset Auto Repair Full Service Auto Repair State Inspection • We Sell Tires No Job too Big or Small Free Estimates 907-4901 M - F: 9am - 5pm 2834 Broadway • Bangor, Maine Realty of Maine TIM DUTCH Cell: 207.323.0440 Office: 207.338.6800 Broker/Realtor Fax: 207.338.3060 [email protected] 107 Main Street • Belfast, ME 04915 “A local name you know you can trust!” Ankh Temple No. 160 held its 2015 Installation of Officers on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Ralph J. Pollard Lodge in Orrington. The Elected Officers installed were: Elizabeth Trimm, Queen Donna Wood, Princess Royal Judith Wilkie, Princess Tirzah Gloria Spencer, Princess Badoura Sandy Alley, Princess Recorder Jean Dutch, Princess Banker. The Temple was honored to have so many Masons in attendance, including representatives from Anah and Kora Shrine Temples, as well as the Grand Master of Maine. The stories told of the amazing breakthroughs being made at the Boston and Springfield Shrine Hospitals were very moving. All Nobles are reminded to save the date, July 11th, to participate in Ankh Temple's 16th Annual Golf Tournament to be held at the Barren View Golf Course in Jonesboro. More information will be available next month. Photo by Anah Photo Unit Ed Gardella. Betty Trimm Queen Daughters of the Nile Installation April 11 at Ralph J. Pollard Lodge in Orrington 2015 ANAH June Ceremonial Tentative Parade Line Up 1. Marshall, Doug Dulac (Followed by Anah Banner) 2. Provost Guard with Flags 3. Highlanders 4. SAUU NESSU w/Potentate (Second Section) 5. Divan - -Divan Riding (Convertibles as needed) 6. Past Potentates - -Past Potentates Riding (Again convertibles as needed) 7. Hospital Reps (Riding) 8. Clowns/Klowns (line up in this spot) 9. Patrol 10. Flag Unit 11. Oriental Band 12. Academicians (on trailer) 13. Canidates 14. Second Section 15. Director’s Staff 16. Aides 17. Band (Truck w/trailer) 18. Circus Directors 19. Greeters 20. Membership/Public Relations/Kanteen Corps 21. Funsters 22. Past Masters 23. Chanters (Truck w/ trailer) 24. Keystone Kops 25. Wheelers 26. Nascar Unit 27. Lobster Boats 28. Mini Cars 29. Indy Cars 30. 4 x 4’s 31. Go Carts 32. Mini Bikes 33. Facts and Figures 34. Calliope 2015 June Ceremonial Parade Route The lineup will begin at 1pm in the back parking lot of Reny’s on High St. in Ellsworth. The parade will step of at 2pm and travel towards High St. through the Hanf block turning left onto High St. then proceeding to the traffic light turning left onto Main Street and then a right onto State Street traveling up the hill until we take a left onto the Shore Road and then a right onto Pond Ave. that will take us to the back parking lot of the Mill Mall. All motorized units should unload at the parking lot behind Reny’s and Shaw’s and reload at the Mill Mall and Ellsworth Elementary/Middle School parking lot. The Anahgram 18 got print? We handle the details. Let our experts make it hassle free. Daily pick up and delivery to Portland, Bangor, Augusta and Waterville. RECIPIENT OF THE GOVERNORS AWARD FOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Call for a quote and receive free personalized notepads Noble Andrew St. Amant, Reporter What a winter, it is nice to see the green grass coming and spring flowers! Along with the flowers we are in hope to spring up some flags during this years parades. We really need support. PLEASE help us with this. Our group is growing small as our members are experiencing an aging process. A long with this process we are experiencing minor aliments that does not permit the ability for some to march. We hold the flags high in recognition of the power of all of the Nobles in the healing process so many children need. We are looking for some strong legs to support us for upcoming parades. Come one, Come all and hold the flags high and tall! It is time to celebrate with some candles and cake for Nobles Arthur Dority, Edwin DeWitt, Dorey Austin, and Leman Smith Lady Violet Grant. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Who is doing some wine and dining this month Noble Jerry Cole with his Lady Marlene. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Get ready to bring out the grills!!! We march so they can walk. Reporter Andrew St Amant Aroostook County Klown Unit Todd T-Square Pelletier Secretary Contact Rich Armstrong 848-7300 ext. 101 | [email protected] www.snowprint.com PRINTING • MAILING • E-ORDERING WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Lobsters, Clams, Mussels, Crabs, Scallops, Oysters Young’s Lobster Pound & Seafood Restaurant Where Lobsters are Caught, Cooked, Eaten and Shipped 7 Days a Week Right from our Dock 2 Fairview St. Belfast, Maine 04915 Phone: (207) 338-1160 Fax: (207) 338-1656 We Cater to Large Groups On or Off Site www.youngslobsterpound.webs.com www.facebook.com/youngslobsterpound We started off 2015 with an event at the Easton Elementary School celebrating Easton’s 150th anniversary on the 27th of February. Gampy (Milo Cropley), Moochie (Bruce Blodget), Disco (Shawn Dube), Camo (Andrew Coiley), Mega Bit3 (Shawn Lahey) and T-Square (Todd Pelletier) tied balloons and entertained kids for hours. Our next event was the annual OTC Fun Day at the Aroostook Shrine Club where Rainbow (Jim England), and Jinks (Jim Iverson) entertained the day. We had our unit meeting on March 13th and started discussing the events for the year. Two of our events would be held the very next day with one being held at Mars Hill High School for their Winter Fest and the second being held at Nordic Heritage Center for Irish Fest where Moochie, Disco, and Mega Bit3 attended both events and Jinks attended Winter Fest. As the end of March nears we are preparing for the “Big Event” Circus time, I know I’m excited since this will be my first Circus event as a “KLOWN”. Until next time, I hope Spring time temps and green grass begin to show. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West May 2015 19 2015 JUNE CEREMONIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Bar Harbor Golf Course June 19th, 2015 4 Person Scramble 8:00 Shot Gun Start PRIZES AWARDED FOR GROSS & NET 50/50 RAFFLE & PRIZE GIVE AWAY LONGEST DRIVE CONTEST MULLIGANS FOR SALE CLOSEST TO THE PINS ON ALL PAR 3ʼS GIFT FOR ALL PLAYERS COFFEE & DONUTS IN THE MORNING LUNCH & BEVERAGES IN THE AFTERNOON WIN A NEW CAR WITH HOLE IN ONE ON 17TH HOLE BE A HOLE SPONSOR FOR $125, AND PLAY FOR FREE! Maine Entries to: Bruce Walls, 111 Otter Creek Drive, Bar Harbor, ME. 04609 Any Questions call (207) 288-9068 ................................................................................................................................. Please Detach and mail to the address above for registration Entry Form Players Names & Handicap 1st Player_____________________ ______ 2nd Player____________________ ______ 3rd Player_____________________ ______ 4th Player_____________________ ______ Entry Fee $65.00 Per Person INCLUDES: GREEN FEE, CART, PRIZES, LUNCH Tournament limited to 32 Teams So Donʼt Wait! Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Anah Shriners and contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions “Rather than love, than money, then fame, give me truth.” – Henry David Thoreau The Anahgram 20 Noble Doug Brockway, Reporter Anah Band has still been practicing for the Circus this spring. We have been having a great time practicing with HJ Crosby Community Band as they will be joining us at the Circus this year. Earl directs both bands and everybody works very well together and has a great time when we practice. Parade season will be upon us soon and we are looking forward our usual parades. We generally stay very busy and do our best to raise money for the children that need care at Shriner’s Hospitals. We are in hopes that others will take on learning a new instrument and come and play with us. The more people we have, the more we can earn to give directly to the children at the hospitals. Practice times are every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in Newport. Noble Allen Hayward, Reporter Northeast Field Days, September 17- 20 at Kora in Lewiston, Maine. Anah has secured rooms at the Ramada which has 24 campsites out back of the motel for $15.00 per night, electrical only, no dump station. If the Kampers are interested contact Richard Nelson at The Ramada Lewiston 207-330-3766. Reminder: June 19-21 (June Ceremonial) Timberland Acres Campground, Trenton, Maine - phone #667-3600 - make your own reservation. Call by June 1. Be sure to tell them that you are a Shriner. Kampers get together Memorial Weekend - May 22, 23, 24 at Narrows Too, Trenton, Maine - phone #288-8106 (make own reservation). Anniversaries for May: Mike & Maria Bagley, Clinton & Sandra Fulton, Ken & Bonnie Whitney and Tom & Duffy Woods. Birthdays for May: Cindy Blyther, Lyman Blyther, Sandra Fulton, Scott Hoyle, Rose Mondville, Ronald Watson and Amy Wood. To report, please contact Allen Hayward @ [email protected] or call Irene Blood 207-323-9742. Co-Reporters James Buteau and Dillon Wilbur Greeting Ladies and Nobles. It looks like spring may actually come this year. There is a lot of great news to report. We have purchased an enclosed trailer to house our carts that we will use in the parades. We would like to thank a few people that have helped us so much. Harold Hatch for finding the enclosed trailer for us, Penny Hatch for making our new uniforms, Brenda Dickens, owner of the UPS Store in Ellsworth, for designing our banners and so much more. If you have never been to one of the Waltham ’s outside 3rd degrees save the date, June 18 at 1268 Waltham Road , Waltham . There will be a bus from the Ramada 4:15 and at The Mill Mall at 4:30 to Waltham and back. Anah Facts & Figures will be hosting a seafood supper and camel milks following the outside degree at 381 Cave Hill Road at Elliot Jordan’s Garage. There will be chop suey and bean & hotdogs available as well. Tickets will be available for $25.00 per person. We have changed our meetings to be at Elliott Jordan Garage every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Until next time enjoy the weather and stay safe. Noble John Farrington, Reporter The March meeting of NPSC found the Nobles with their Ladies at the Snowmobile Club House in Sherman where a wonderful New England boiled dinner awaited our consumption. Once again the cooks of this club house provided us with a great meal for which they received a loud round of applause. They also laid out a nice spread of hors d’oeuvres for the attitude adjustment time. President Dickie called the meeting to order at 7:00 and led the 38 Nobles and Ladies in the Pledge of Allegiance. The blessing of the meal was provided by Noble Rollie Hanscom. The report of the Treasurer and Secretary’s minutes were both presented and accepted. No fez fines were levied this evening. Get well and/or Thinking of You cards were circulated for Nobles Roger Frazier, Jerry Anthony, Paul Thornton and Ladies Joyce Thornton and Billie Farrington. All of these Nobles and Ladies have recently had some significant to serious medical issues arise. In the case of my mother, she has suffered two heart attacks with the second one followed by a catherization and a stint. She is not making a quick recovery. For the other four I will let them keep their issues to themselves until you speak with them. Dignitaries present this evening were Chief Greeter Emeritus (and assistant bar tender) Durward Shedd and Past Potentate Tony Bowers. Tony was the 50/50 raffle ticket salesman for the evening. Tony does come up with ingenious ways to entice the Nobles and Ladies into buying more of the 50/50 tickets. This evening his scheme was and arm length of tickets for $5. I made it known to him that I would give him $6 for a leg length of my wife’s leg, Donna. Of course he had to bring her to the front of the hall, make a proclamation and then make the measurement. Donna took it all in stride (no pun intended) and Tony measured out the tickets. He talks big but when push came to shove he performed an outside the leg measurement. Anyway, at the drawing Donna ended up holding the winning ticket. She gave the $41 back to the Club. No old business was brought before the club this evening. I reported on our Circus Ad and ticket sales to this point. P. P. Tony referenced a number of announcements from the most recent Anahgram. Continued on page 24 VOTED GREATER BANGOR’S TASTIEST PIZZA FOR 17 YEARS IN A ROW! “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run than walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. May 2015 Bangor/Brewer Shrine Club Annual Steak Feed 2015 Where: Anah Shrine, 586 Main Street When: Thursday, May 14th Social Hour: 5:30 p.m. Supper 7:00 p.m. What: Steak, Corn, Potato, etc... Camel’s Milk 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Non-Shriners Welcome! Bring a Friend! Join us for a GREAT TIME and Feast on Steak & all the fixings! $20.00 per person, Tickets available from Bangor/ Brewer Shrine Club Members, at the recorders office or at the door. Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of the Bangor/Brewer Shrine Club and contributions are not deductible as charitible contributions “The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.” – James Branch Cabell 21 18 22 The Anahgram 2015 ANAH CASH CALENDARS NOW ONLY $10! Membership Committee By Noble Doug Dulac Hello everyone from the membership committee. I wanted to update you all a little bit on membership. First of all let me tell you we had a very successful Hospital Support Night event on Sat. August 2nd. This is something the membership comm. put on to raise awareness of what we really do as Shriners which is support the hospitals. We had a fantastic meal put on by the Second Section, who did it free of charge by the way, a silent auction,3 patients from the hospitals that spoke and some great entertainment by the Skyliners band. Because it was our first time doing this and being in the middle of the summer I was a little nervous about what kind of turnout we would get. I am very pleased to say that we had over 120 in attendance! The deal was that every penny of profit we made would be split between the Boston and Springfield hospitals. We actually will be sending them $1062.00 each! I have spoken with Jesse Thomas our Chief Rabban and it looks like we will do this again next year hopefully on May 16th. In addition to that the membership comm. is meeting once a month and will be starting phone calls to all those nobles ! E L SA who are behind in dues next month. This seems to help a lot with our retention. I am personally reaching out to all the candidates from 2011,2012,2013 and 2014 each month through a calling post message. I think this keeps them in the loop and informed. Please help us by telling the Shrine story as often as possible. We need to start gearing up for next year’s class, so keep thinking about someone who would make a good Mason and Shriner. Springfield MA is now a thing of the past and was held August 21-23. I am sure a good time was had by all who attended. Noble Appreciation Night will be held at the Anah Temple on September 13th. Happy Birthday wishes for September go out to Barry Hanscom, Donnie Wright, Bill Sternbergh, Phil Mondville, Leni Weaver, Napoleon Beal, Nancy Chapman, Vernon Scott, Skip Pennell, James Cox, Cecil Fernald, and Sandy Alley. September Anniversary wishes go to Past Potentate Guy and Nancy Chapman, Walter & Claire Kennedy, Mike & Dawn Gooch, Dick & Margaret Gardner, Napoleon & Bernadette Beal, Tom & Bobbie Foss, Vernon & Gail Scott, Mike & Nancy Bailey, William & Ruth Smith, and George & Sheila Alley. Until next month I wish all a great September and good health. Please help your temple by sending a check for $10 to Anah Shrine Noble Warren Orcutt, Sr., Reporter As I write this article I realize that 586 Main St. summer is slipping away very quickly. Fall is fast approaching and the leaves will soon Bangor, ME 04401 be turning color. It is a beautiful time of the year but we all know what is to follow and we will mail you in a few months. Enjoy the good weather while we have it. Hopefully we will have your calendar. a nice warm fall. Our August 7th meeting was a ladies night and was held at the Degenhart Campground in Jonesport. I was unable to attend so have no report on the meeting. I do know that they were making the plans for the Annual Bob Smith Picnic on August 17th. We are hoping for another beautiful day in Down East Maine for this event. The Northeast Shrine Field Days in THANK YOU! Darling’s Chevrolet is proud to support the ANAH SHRINERS 121 Downeast Hwy., Ellsworth (just up from the triangle) US Route 1 North • 667-2512 “You’ll do better at Darling’s!” You can find it all at www.darlings.com “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand May 2015 23 ANAH S.M.A.R.T TEAM 2015 As most of you know we have formed a Shrine Membership Action Renewal Team (SMART). Other temples are successfully using SMART teams to build membership and involve younger people in the Shrine. Our SMART team is a group of ANAH Shrine couples of different ages and tenures that we brought together to build family involvement at ANAH. We have met three times already to start new family events or support existing events with families in mind. Every person on our team is actively chairing or helping with our activities. These are the things we are planning in 2015. May 16th – Doug & Robyn Dulac -Hospital Support Night. This will be a dinner dance with several current or past hospital patients speaking. We will have a spaghetti feed at $10.00 per person, live entertainment and a silent auction. Every penny of profit generated will be split between the Boston and Springfield hospitals. It is open to the public so bring friends and family and see what we really do as Shriners. August 8th – Dan & Lanci Costain are graciously hosting a family farm day at their farm in Newport. There will be things like BBQ, hay ride, cider press, animal petting, make your own sundae, pumpkin carving and many more fun things. Sept.? – Adam & Jamie Beals-Tailgate Party at the Temple for everyone. We need to iron out more details, but will be similar to any tailgate party with BBQ, drinks, big screen TV, etc. Oct. 30th – Ryan & Brooke Otis-Trunk or Treat at the temple. This will be a very fun event where the kids can trick or treat at many different booths at the temple. We will probably have a haunted house, games, and many more fun things going on. Dec. 12 – Fred & Jen Brown-The SMART team has decided to help with the annual Christmas Party put on by the Bangor-Brewer Shrine Club. This is always a great event with Santa, gifts, making crafts, music etc. Robyn Dulac & Jamie Beals are also working on a program to provide childcare at certain ANAH Shrine events. This will provide a fun safe environment for those who would like to attend adult Shrine events and have their kids nearby. We are talking to a group of college students who currently provide childcare. Parents will schedule in advance and pay the sitters directly. We plan a pilot program on May 16th. If you have questions on this please contact Robyn Dulac 207 478-2272 or Jamie Beals 207 852-0207. All of these events are designed with the idea of involving families more. There will be more details coming on the things that aren’t completely finished. Doug Dulac 191 E. 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AT THE NORTHPORT GOLF CLUB • 6:00 SOCIAL HOUR AT WALDO COUNTY SHRINE CLUB • 7:00 P.M. AWARDS AND STEAK FEED AT WALDO COUNTY SHRINE CLUB PREPARED BY WALDO COUNTY SHRINE CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAIL ENTRY FORM TO: (Please Be sure to use this address) Dave Bowen 227 North Searsport Rd. Swanville, ME 04915 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Waldo County Shrine Club Amount enclosed: No. at $75.00 _______ =$ _________ enclosed Amount enclosed: No. at $65.00 _______ =$ __________enclosed Name/Names Phone __________________________________ ____________________ __________________________________ ____________________ __________________________________ ____________________ __________________________________ ____________________ Make your own foursome or the committee will assign you. Tel: 207.338.4265 - Cel 323-2411 Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of the Waldo County Shrine Club and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. President Elwell introduced the two guest speakers for the evening. From the State of Maine Legislature we heard from State Representative Ricky Long and former legislature Henry Joy. Rep. Long spoke about some of the many issues before the legislature. He is not in favoring of taxing of non-profits; many of the Governor’s ideas are good but some of them will hurt senior citizens; they are all working together to sort out all of the issues. His concern is at this point when the legislature should be 50% through their work they are only at the 24% mark. He spoke about the proposed national park and issues about it that will cause problems with land values and taxation. He stated that there will not be a park without the permission of the Maine Legislature. However, because of all the freshmen legislators the landscape is changing. Former Rep. Henry Joy spoke almost entirely about the proposed park. He is very concerned about statements being made by the proponents of the park. According to him, many of the statements being pushed as positive notes are not completely true. Some of his concerns are that the federal government does not have to honor easements that have been or will be created by Elliotsville Plantation; the 400 – 1,000 job likely will not go to local people, the unknown cost to the forestry industry, and the inability of the federal government to fund and run another national park. Both of these speakers gave a good presentation and left their audience with items to think and talk about. President Dickie had to leave early in order to get his Lady Denise to work on time. Thus, I closed the meeting with a reminder that our next meeting will take place on May 6, at the East Branch Snow-Rovers Club House in Medway and a wish that all in attendance have a safe journey home. Noble Fred Patterson, Reporter Greetings Ladies and Nobles. It seems winter is still keeping a grip on us here in Maine. The forecast sounds more promising for the coming weeks. Let’s just hope we can get rid of all of the snow before the June Ceremonial in Ellsworth. When you receive this Anahgram the Bangor Circus will be over. Let’s hope for plenty of success at Bangor and Presque Isle. The June Ceremonial is about a month and a half away. As always we should be in line for a great time. Let’s hope for plenty of candidates so the Second Section can do what it is that we do. There will be a large contingent of Second Section members camping out at Timberland Acres RV Park in Trenton. Be sure to stop by and visit, you won’t regret it. I don’t know what the availability is, but if you want to join in, give them a call. The Second Section is still selling gun raffle tickets. Sales are going good, so if “Do not think that what is hard for thee to master is impossible for man: but if a thing is possible and proper to man, deem it attainable by thee.” – Marcus Aurelius May 2015 25 you want one, contact any Second Section member to get yours today. We’re only selling 1000 tickets for the low price of $20.00 each. The drawing will be held in the month of September 2015, which will be here sooner than we think. As always, if anyone in the unit has any tickets that they think they will not be able to sell, please contact Noble Fred Patterson to get those back so they can be put into the hands of someone else to sell. With the summer months rolling around the corner the unit looks forward to seeing the snowbirds as they return from their winter “vacations”. Some of you honorary Nobles should make a point to make it to a meeting; we would love to see you at one of our meetings before you make the trip back to Florida in the fall. Before we know it, it will be Fall again, the Noble of the Year party will be in the very near future. Who will this year’s recipient be? You will all need to wait to find out. May birthday wishes go out to Ladies Nancy Babcock, Donna Kitchen and Marge Severence and Nobles Ron Allen, Adam Beals, Sherwell Littlefield, Greg Patterson, Glen Sherman. 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Time to browse silent auction and tables 6:00 – 7:00 Dinner 7:00 – 8:00 Speakers 8:00 – 10:00 Entertainment and dancing This event is not only to raise money for the hospitals, but also to raise awareness of what we do as Shriners. Please bring friends and family who aren’t Shriners so they can see what we do also. ANAH SHRINERS JUNE CEREMONIAL RAMADA INN 215 HIGH STREET • ELLSWORTH, MAINE JUNE 19/20/21, 2015 NAME: _________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________ CITY/TOWN_______________________ ZIP________ PHONE#_____________Special Request_______________ ARRIVAL: FRI____SAT___Depart: SUN____ Room rate is $109.00 plus tax: per night make Checks payable to: ANAH SHRINE HOUSING $110.00 Or ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED CREDIT CARD#_________________________Exp. Date____ ROOMS ARE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS MAIL RESERVATION FORM TO: EARL “Yogi” SEYMOUR, 17 ASPEN WAY, BREWER, ME. 04412 ADDITIONAL HOUSING MAYBE MADE DIRECT WITH THE FOLLOWING HOTELS JUST ASK FOR THE SHRINERS RATE: THE COLONIAL INN 321 HIGH STEET ELLSWORTH,ME 1-888-667-5548 $99.00 +tax COMFORT INN 130 HIGH STREET ELLSWORTH,ME. 1-800-460-1720 $109.65+tax HAMPTON INN 6 Downeast Hwy. ELLSWORTH,ME 207-667-2688 $159.00+tax EAGLES LODGE MOTEL 278 HIGH STREET ELLSWORTH,ME. 1-207-667-3311 $89.10 (1QUEEN)+tax $98.10 (2QUEENS)+tax “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” –Henry David Thoreau May 2015 27 Continued from page 25 & Denise Hayes, Joe & Donna Kitchen, Dana & Sherry Wardwell, Harland & Carol Williamson and Tom & Duffy Woods. Our next scheduled meeting will be held Friday, May 1, 2015. This meeting will be held after we get done selling programs at the circus. Followed by our June meeting on June 5th where the final preparations for the Ceremonial will be completed. Attendance is important at this meeting to make sure everyone knows what to expect at the Ceremonial. A lot will be discussed and everyone should try to attend. The June meeting is our last meeting for the summer and we will resume meeting in September. Until next time, think membership and the Ceremonial. Noble Josh Morse Reporter Come on May flowers! It is unanimous, everyone in the Kart unit is ready for all the snow to be gone and some sunshine! Craig has spent all winter, washing and waxing the ramp truck and we are ready to start another fun filled summer of driving. But before we look too far into the future we would like to send out a few Happy Birthday wishes to some great people. The following people turned another year wiser in March, April or May; Herbert Jordan, and David Magoon Sr., Ronald Bragg Jr., David Fish, Wayne Hanson, Larry Wasson, Sue Jones, Jean Magoon, Bonnie Strout, Matthew Malone, Donna Magoon and Jeff Cropley. Wow ! With all of this knowledge plugging around, the world is a much better place. Not only did we have some recent birthdays, but a few anniversaries as well. Happy anniversary to Glenn and Kayla Reed, Danny and Louise Magoon, Richard and Debbie Dunham, David and Joanne Fish, along with David and Janet Paddock. Congrats to all! We would like to also let you know that on June 5th we will be attending the Special Olympics Parade. This is an awesome event, that provides lots of smiles. If you have not attended this event, we encourage you to make it this year. On June 26th, we will be selling tickets at Sams Club. If anyone is interested in winning a cool go-cart, swing on in and see us. Captain Dave is doing his best to organize our summer schedule. As dates come in the mail, he will be adding events to our schedule. As always, we are hoping that we can have as many carts as possible performing in the parades. If you have any questions about our schedule, please contact Captain Dave. Thank you for everything that you do. Don’t forget to cherish the small moments, smile and give a hug! Ride on! 10 Locations to serve you! 1-800-244-7134 • www.EBSBuild.com Your local energy contractor YourIN local energy contractor $1500 REBATES AVAILABLE NOW! 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SPECIAL MEETING May 11th, 6 pm at: Former Abundant Life Church 1404 Broadway, Bangor Donald “Jesse” Thomas, Potentate Attest: Larry L. Hersom, P.P. Recorder Stated Meeting Discussion and vote will be taken to authorize Anah Shriners to sell our existing building and purchase of the building located at 1404 Broadway, Bangor. Your current dues card will be required, all those attending please wear your fez. temple updates Attest: Agenda 6 P.M. Dinner / Invocation 7 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome Deaths since Jan. 17, 2015 Stated Meeting Restorations Demits Associate Members dropped Associations with Anah Questions/Comments Meeting Adjourns There will not be a charge for those in attendance for dinner however a donation jar will be available to offset the cost of the meal. Any Shriner can attend these Stated Meetings. Non Unit Members are asked to call the Anah Office at 942-2254 and let them know you will be in attendance for dinner. SCHOODIC SHRINE CLUB Noble David G. Beckett, Reporter Greetings from Schoodic Shrine Club: Our March meeting was held at the New Friendly Restaurant, Perry, on Wednesday, March 18th. We had nine in attendance. As I remember, it was a stormy day, which kept some people at home. The food was great, and our Noble President, IkeWinchester, conducted a fine meeting. It was short and to the point, my favorite kind. Several of our Nobles have been in the hospital. Nobles Jim Connor, Buster Hayward, and Dunk Johnson have been under the weather. We wish them all well and hope that they are back on their feet soon. Lauren Cook was a guest at our meeting. She is the USA National Miss Maine Teen and she talked about her project for this year. She will be collecting aluminum can tabs to benefit the Shrine hospitals. Please save your tabs and bring them to a Shrine meeting. We can give them all to Ike and he can turn them over to Lauren. Donald “Jesse” Thomas Potentate As we look ahead, our May meeting will be held at the Congregational Church Parish Hall in Dennysville on Wednesday, May 20th, at 5:30 pm. Our June meeting will be held at the Lubec American Legion on June 17th. Please plan to join us at these meetings. Guests are always welcome. Most of the snow should be gone before these meetings. “Til next time! Anah Chanters Noble Carl Stewart, Reporter Not much to report this month. Everyone has just been sitting around waiting for the snow to melt and the dafoldils to come out. The Shrine Circus is upon us. I hope you will volunteer to help out. Its a great way to welcome in Spring and get out and renew old friendships. Happy Birthday to Alexander Phillip. “A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where expose by light.” – Leonardo da Vinci May 2015 29 ANAH SHRINERS & Sunday May 17, 2015 at Hermon Meadows Golf Course Sunday May 17, 2014 at Hermon Meadows Golf Course Registration 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. ‐ Shotgun Start 9:00 a.m. Sharp RAIN OR SHINE SCRAMBLE FORMAT $65 per player ‐ green fees, cart, steak feed and prizes $150 Sponsorship ‐ personalized sign on a tee or green $250 Sponsorship ‐ Includes personalized sign on tee or green 2 green fees, 1 cart, steak feed and prizes $5 Mulligans $40 Team Mulligan Package (4 Person Team) 4 Mulligans use anywhere ‐ 3' String use on putting green ‐ 4 Skirts use on 1 forward tee Team Contact: Address: Phone: Email: Player Name(s) Handicap ___________________________________ ___________________________ ________ ___________________________________ ___________________________ ________ ___________________________________ ___________________________ ________ ___________________________________ ___________________________ ________ ___________________________________ Make Checks Payable to: Keystone Kops Mail Entries with Payment to: Harold Sherwood ‐ 7 Dottie's Way, Carmel, ME 04419 Phone: (207) 745‐9825 All Proceeds to Benefit Keystone Kop Charities “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” –Dr. Seuss The Anahgram 30 Hancock County Shrine Club - March 31 Gun Raffle Winners Thank you to Willey’s Sport Center Ellsworth Thank you to Michael W. Hale for announcing the winners daily on his Star 97.7 Morning Show Dustin Dunn Hulls Cove, ME- March 31,2015 Jon Coffin Stuben,Me.-March 20,2015 Randy Blackwood Jonesport, ME- March 9,2015 Robert Hemenway Winter Harbor,Me. - March 30,2015 Richard P. Alley Addison, ME-March 19,2015 Beth Gott Southwest Harbor, ME- March 8,2015 Ron Dunphy Beals, Me. - March 29,2015 Gerald Folster Jr. Clifton, ME-March 18,2015 Warren Orcutt Cherryfield, ME- March 7,2015 Bruce Clark Hancock,Me.- March 28,2015 Clayton Joyce Stonington,Me. March 17,2015 Dustin Dunn Hulls Cove, ME-March 6,2015 Richard Kilton Marshfield, ME-March 27,2015 Mike Carey Milo, Me.-March 16,2015 Jared Hichens Corea, ME- March 5,2015 winner Laura Shelby Bucksport, ME -March 26,2015 Dennis Leonard Hancock, Me.-March 15,2015 Zachary Atkinson Calais, ME- March 4,2015 winner Julian White NO TOWN LISTED-March 25,2015 Herb Gordon Lamoine, ME-March 14,2015 Ernest F. Rice Milbridge, ME- March 3,2015 winner Byron Dill, Jr. Bucksport, Me. March 24,2015 Whitney Ginn Waltham, ME- March 13,2015 Charlie Dillon Tremont, ME March 2,2015 Winner JoAnn Carver No Town listed-March 23,2015 Jared Coffin Steuben, ME- March 12,2015 Reg Curtis Stockton Springs, ME- March 11,2015 Dave Thomas New Gloucester, Maine - March 1,2015 Neil Jones Greenville, ME- March 22,2015 Cole McEnroe Bernard, ME-March 21,2015 Randy Adams Levant, ME.- March 10,2015 MARCH CALENDAR WINNERS! 1 $25.00 Lindsay Smith 2 $25.00 Bryan Shaw 3 $25.00 Nicholas Peirce 4 $25.00 John Benner 5 $25.00 Tamarlenea Gilman 6 $25.00 Adam Cyr 7 $300.00 Bob O’Donnell 8 $25.00 Detroit Fireman’s Association 9 $25.00 Norman Mylen 10 $25.00 Emily Fernald 11 Mercy Haridson $25.00 12 $25.00 Bradley Barbarula 13 $25.00 BobbiJo Brown 14 $100.00 Dick & Debbie Dunham 15 $25.00 Teresa Gray 16 Josh Day $25.00 17 $25.00 Ronald F. Kidder 18 $25.00 Donald E. Thomas 19 Gina Bushons $25.00 20 $25.00 Louden D. 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