ASPEN ELKS LODGE #224 OFFICERS TOM MCCABE Exalted Ruler SHIRLEY TIPTON Leading Knight/Webmaster JIM SALAN Loyal Knight ALEXANDRA ERICKSON Lecturing Knight DANIELLE LEFFLER Esquire MADDY OVERTON Chaplain T AMMIE DRISCOL Inner Guard SKIP ELA, PER Tiler MIKE HAMAN, PER Trustee Chairman KEVIN HAGERTY, PER Trustee BOB LEATHERMAN Trustee GARY QUIST, PER Trustee TOM MOORE Trustee BETH HAGERTY Secretary DICK MILLER, PER Treasurer GARY LACOUTER Elk of the Year VOL XVII, ISSUE V DECEMBER 2013/JANUARY 2014 NEWSLETTER STAFF RAY POLITOWSKI/JUDY COMM Editors ARLENE NELSON LAURA MCCABE Staff Photographers SHEILA BABBIE Photo Editor THE ASPEN LEAF The annual Veterans Day Observance held at the Veterans War Memorial at the Pitkin County Courthouse was well at- tended on a cool and clear Aspen day. The Roaring Fork Valley Veterans Honor Guard presented and retired the National and POW colors. Members of the Aspen Middle School 5th Grade Class laid memorial wreaths on both the Confederate and Veterans War Memorials. Aspen Elks Lodge #224 mem- ber, Lt Col Dick Merritt, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) led the Pledge of Allegiance for all attendees. Reverend Jonathan Brice of Christ Episcopal Church presented the In- vocation and Benediction. Musical num- bers were performed by Jeannie Walla, Richard Sundeen, Matt Hazlett, and the Aspen Middle School 5th Grade Chorus. Retired Aspen Fire Chief Darryl Grob read the Roll Call of Aspen men Killed In Action in World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam. Community members shared memories of fallen veterans and told stories of their days in the service of our country. Paul Andersen spoke of the Huts for Vets Program in support of returning combat veterans. Adam McCabe presented the story of the Purple Star program, aiding re- turning combat veterans suffering from PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and con- templating suicide. A poem “Vietnam Combat Medic” was read by Carbondale resident Roxanne Bank. Following the cer- emony, the veterans in attendance retired to Aspen Elks Lodge #224 for a much appreci- ated veterans luncheon that was served as our guests arrived and then the ceremonies within our Lodge took place. Fred Venrick, our Veteran’s Service Com- mittee Chairman, was the Master of Cere- monies for the afternoon. Lt Col Dick Merritt was instrumental in the organiza- tion of this event and gave a short speech. (This was his second speech of four he would do throughout the day.) Jamie Driscol did an excellent job as the modera- tor for the Missing Man Table Ceremony. Roxanne Bank, was the keynote speaker. She is the daughter of Lt Col Morris John Roy, who was a POW at Stalag Luft 1 in Barth, Germany for 15 months during WWII. She told of his life and his book, Behind Barbed Wire, — continued on page. 4 Beautiful Weather for Veterans Day Celebration contributing information from Lt. Col. Dick Morris Roxanne Bank showing a sketch done by another POW of her father, in the book ‘Behind Barbed Wire’
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ASPEN ELKS LODGE #224
OFFICERSTOM MCCABEExalted Ruler
SHIRLEY TIPTONLeading Knight/Webmaster
JIM SALANLoyal Knight
ALEXANDRA ERICKSONLecturing Knight
DANIELLE LEFFLEREsquire
MADDY OVERTONChaplain
TAMMIE DRISCOLInner Guard
SKIP ELA, PERTiler
MIKE HAMAN, PERTrustee Chairman
KEVIN HAGERTY, PERTrustee
BOB LEATHERMANTrustee
GARY QUIST, PERTrustee
TOM MOORETrustee
BETH HAGERTYSecretary
DICK MILLER, PERTreasurer
GARY LACOUTERElk of the Year
VOL XVII, ISSUE V
DECEMBER 2013/JANUARY 2014
NEWSLETTER STAFF
RAY POLITOWSKI/JUDY COMMEditors
ARLENE NELSONLAURA MCCABE
Staff Photographers
SHEILA BABBIEPhoto Editor
THEASPENL E A F
The annual Veterans Day Observanceheld at the Veterans War Memorial at thePitkin County Courthouse was well at-tended on a cool and clear Aspen day. TheRoaring Fork Valley Veterans Honor Guardpresented and retired the National andPOW colors.
Members of the Aspen Middle School5th Grade Class laid memorial wreaths onboth the Confederate and Veterans WarMemorials. Aspen Elks Lodge #224 mem-ber, Lt Col Dick Merritt, U.S. MarineCorps (Ret) led the Pledge of Allegiance forall attendees. Reverend Jonathan Brice ofChrist Episcopal Church presented the In-vocation and Benediction. Musical num-bers were performed by Jeannie Walla,Richard Sundeen, Matt Hazlett, and theAspen Middle School 5th Grade Chorus.Retired Aspen Fire Chief Darryl Grob readthe Roll Call of Aspen men Killed
In Action in World Wars I and II, Koreaand Vietnam. Community members sharedmemories of fallen veterans and told storiesof their days in the service of our country.Paul Andersen spoke of the Huts for VetsProgram in support of returning combatveterans. Adam McCabe presented thestory of the Purple Star program, aiding re-turning combat veterans suffering fromPTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and con-templating suicide. A poem “VietnamCombat Medic” was read by Carbondale
resident Roxanne Bank. Following the cer-emony, the veterans in attendance retired toAspen Elks Lodge #224 for a much appreci-ated veterans luncheon that was served asour guests arrived and then the ceremonieswithin our Lodge took place.
Fred Venrick, our Veteran’s Service Com-mittee Chairman, was the Master of Cere-monies for the afternoon. Lt Col DickMerritt was instrumental in the organiza-tion of this event and gave a short speech.(This was his second speech of four hewould do throughout the day.) JamieDriscol did an excellent job as the modera-tor for the Missing Man Table Ceremony.
Roxanne Bank, was the keynote speaker.She is the daughter of Lt Col Morris JohnRoy, who was a POW at Stalag Luft 1 inBarth, Germany for 15 months duringWWII. She told of his life and his book,Behind Barbed Wire, — continued on page. 4
Beautiful Weather for Veterans Day Celebration contributinginformation from Lt. Col. Dick Morris
Roxanne Bank showing a sketch done by another POW ofher father, in the book ‘Behind Barbed Wire’
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Traditions: they come and they go. by Tom McCabe, Exalted Ruler
Photo
: Sue JacksonThe BPOE has a long history, at least for an American insti-
tution. I find it interesting that changes to the traditions of theOrder have happened often enough that change itself might beconsidered a tradition.
For instance, until 1956 the Elks traditional covering for thealter was the American flag. Until 1890 the BPOE had a twodegree ritual and enough “side degrees” were in vogue that theGrand Lodge took action to outlaw all “side degrees”.
Early candidates were required to provide a physician’s exami-nation indicating that they were in top condition before theywere even considered a prospect.
The traditional ritual that we all know to include dimmedlights and beautiful words was not a tradition in the earlyBPOE. Early candidates were led blindfolded into the Lodge
room and much trickery ensued. For in-stance the Ashland Lodge made their candi-date wear lead shoes designed to make thewearer appear to be intoxicated.
The old Ritual Book spells out other gagsincluding having the members agree, insupport of the Exalted Ruler’s declaration,that the candidate be “shaved”. Then a “citybarber” would scrape the faces of the blind-folded candidates with a dull file to “shave” them. The old Rit-ual Book also described other pranks such as makingblindfolded candidates walk on “broken glass” (egg shells) andeven concluded with real guns firing blanks behind the wearyand confused new members.
The lambskin aprons used for ritual were discontinued in1895 and the use of a password was ended in 1899. The Lodgebadge was eliminated in 1902, and the secret grip went by theway in 1904. The “ Test Oath” was removed in 1911, blindfolds
Tom McCabe, ER
This is our 23rd issue of the Aspen Leafas editors. It is with some sad feelingsand yet a feeling of relief that we wouldlike to announce we are resigning as edi-tors after this issue. It has been a chal-lenge and, for the most part has been fun.Information gathering is the hardest part.
We would like to thank all the peoplethat have helped out in our endeavor toimprove our newsletter (officially knownas a bulletin). From our staff photographers, Arlene Nelson and LauraMcCabe; to our photo editors over theyears, Sheila Babbie and Cliff Mohwinkelbefore her; to Carole Johnston from CDJDesign who does our layout work; to In-dependence Press who prints and handles
our mailing process; and to Beth Hagertywho provides help in many ways, for put-ting up with last minute demands andchanges that I hope have helped makethings more timely and accurate.
Also, some of you have sent photos,provided articles, or provided informa-tion for articles and we appreciate thatinput very much.
There is an actual committee withinthe Elks organization for the newsletterscalled the Bulletin committee. Just likeall committees, the ER and the BOD areultimately responsible for this committee.
If anyone is interested in being editorlet one of our officers, trustees, or BethHagerty know.
With Happiness & some Sorrow from your editors
THE ASPEN LEAFPublished bi-monthly by Aspen Elks Lodge #224
4:00-10:00 p.m. SaturdaySteak Night 6:00-8:30 p.m. ThursdayHappy Hour 5:00-6:30 p.m. FridayBurger Night 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday
The ‘Past’, State President President Brian O’Neil(center); the‘Present’, ERTom McCabe(right); and the‘Future’, LoyalKnight JimSalan (left).
SUBMISSION DEADLINEFor The Aspen Leaf: Jan. 13th
Nicki Sniezek with Gene Hidler at our annual summer picnic
On Thursday, October 31, we helped host the kids’ annual
Halloween party at the Aspen Recreation Center. The party was
held outside the ice ring on the lower level. The costumes the
children wore were great and everyone had a good time. We
served about 120 hot dogs, cookies and beverages. Thanks to all
the volunteers who helped make this a success: Captain, Greg,
Arlene, Laura, Jon, Cheryl, and Linda .The festivities and fri-
volities continued that evening at the Lodge. Music was pro-
vided by Smokin’ Joe Kelly.
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Halloween is for the Young and the Mature by Jim Salan, Loyal Knight
A beautiful Butterfly outfit worn by kjhjlkjljljljkjjjjjRoz and Leka with R2D2 at the Arc Halloween Party
Our Elks Volunteers at the Arc helping out on Halloween The Sea Witches: Cindy Christensen, Penny Richey, and Donna Rowlands
Susan Saltzman and Cliff Mohwinkel celebrating Oktoberfest at the Lodge
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A Tribute to Helen by Brian O’Neil, President, C.E.A.
‘Sands of Time’
Helen Klanderud was an amazing person. She has passed away from us and our community is saddened with that loss. Her lifewas dedicated to helping others. She truly cared about Aspen and its citizens. I can’t remember when I first met Helen, but it wasshortly after I moved here in 1976. We became friends and I was proud to have her friendship.
I am not going to write about her many accomplishments that she achieved. They have been written up in all of local papers.Helen became an Elk around 2002 and she was a good one. I worked with her at Senior Luncheons and Veterans events. Helenloved people and they loved Helen. Whenever a visiting dignitary came to our Lodge or a Scholarship Banquet was taking place, I would invite Helen to come and speak to the guests. She would always make time to be there.
Helen appointed me to the Wheeler Board of Directors. We worked together and I was amazed at her ability to handle difficultsituations and the range of her knowledge. She was always polite in her manner but she was also tough and firm when she had tobe. Our Lodge and our community have lost a special friend, however she will always be a part of Aspen’s history and we who haveknown her will never forget her.
Veterans Day from pg. 1 —that was compiled as a team effort whilehe was in captivation and was publishedin 1946.
There were an amazing number of vol-unteers that helped making this a specialluncheon for our veterans. From setup,serving, and cleanup, all volunteers wentabove and beyond. A huge thank you toall of you!
Robert R. Smith from Paonia, passed away Oct. 11, 2013.He was born in Aspen on Sept. 12, 1927, and attended school here.
Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army and was married to JudithLewis on April 26, 1958.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He was an activemember of the Elks, Eagles and Masonic Lodges, as well as theAmerican Legion.
Lloyd Harry McFarlin, known as ‘Uncle Lloyd’ passed awaySeptember 27, 2013, from a long courageous battle with
Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA). Lloyd was born August 20, 1934, in Colorado Springs, CO.
He married Iris Payne on June 17, 1956. Lloyd served in theUnited States Army from 1957 to 1959. He served most of thattime in Germany. Lloyd and his brother Clyde raced sprint carsin the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Lloyd and his wife moved toAspen in 1969. Lloyd became involved in the construction in-dustry and built many structures in Aspen and Snowmass. Hewas involved in many community functions and enjoyed theoutdoors.
We still have 18 members who have notpaid their 2013-14 dues.
Here is the current list of members thatare considered delinquent as of press time:
Jill Kelly Anson; Randi Bolton; DennisDurgin; Phil Eastley; Alan F Heide;Bradley J Jasicki; Charles Barton Outzen;Patti Pope; Joel Poremsky; Scott Rawers;Chris Ridings; Paul Scrivens; StanleyShechter; Clemeth Skiles; Curt Ufkes; JoeVernier; Scott Wilson; and John B Wing.
Deliquent Member Notification Elect A Grand
Exalted RulerFUNDRAISER
CRUISEApril 5-12, 2014
Help elect John Amen, PSP as the next GER. Start in Ft. Lauderdale, visit Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Maarteen, and return to Ft. Lauderdale.Call Smith World Travel at
Your favorite soup couldbe our Lodge’s entry forSoupskol in January.
Bring your entry to the Lodge onDecember 6th by 6pm. Cups andspoons provided by the Lodge.
Prequel toSoupskol D E C E M B E R 5 T H
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Update from the Front Office from Ron Bates, Lodge Manager
Hello everyone we are about to enter another ski season.Everything at the Lodge is finally running smoothly again. Ournew roof is finished and functioning properly, we have discov-ered some leaks in our antique Cupola and are looking in to therepair. Our new heating and air conditioning system seems tobe well dialed in, thanks to Tom Marshall. Keeping everyonecool or warm, whichever is required.
We have a number of functions presenting themselves in thenear future, participation is critical for success of your Lodge.In December we will once again be hosting the Soupskol Pre-quel, on the 6th of December, feel free to produce your favoritesoup for the Soupskol competition, to be held the first part of
January. The Soup that receives the most votes will be the ElksLodge entry in the local competition. The soup will be repro-duced, to recipe, in volume by your kitchen. Great fun to behad by all.
We will be decorating the Lodge for Christmas on the 13th ofDecember, and for New Year’s Eve on the 30th of December,sign up sheets will be on the piano the first of December.
We will be hosting once again the Seniors Christmas lunch onthe 21st of December with a visit from Santa Claus at 1p.m. forthe kids.
See you at the Lodge, and enjoy your holidays.
High rollers from the group for the night were Steve Barwick for the men and Sam Louras (a new member initiated in Au-gust) for the ladies. They each will receive a dinner for two certificate with a bottle of wine included, from the Lodge. Con-gratulations!
Fred Venrick, Roxanne Bank, and Lt Col Dick Merritt at our Lodge Ceremonies
Rado always trying to help make it happen at the Lodge!
The beautifully set Missing Man Table
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Hello once again. Are you ready for themost name filled article in the history ofthe Aspen Leaf Newsletter? Well it’s notgoing to be that bad, it is actually the in-formation and results of the Aspen Elksgolf outing for the Fall 2013. I’ll be hon-est, we were sooooo lucky, the weatherwas horrible leading up to the event eventhough we held the event 2 weeks earlier,but we discovered a window that lastedjust long enough for us to play. It wasawesome. We had more participationthan I have ever seen, more volunteers,more hole sponsors, and raised moremoney for the Shining Stars than I canremember. For all that, I must say thanksto all of you that truly care about thisevent and the STARS. I am amazed thatwe, as Elks, can do so much good for somany by going out and having so muchfun. Yea us! I would like to start bythanking all of the people that helped meput this event together and I promise wewould not have an event like this withoutall of their assistance. Kim Kaler, TerryConner, Jim Jochem, Jim Pratt Jr.,Shelley Spaulding, Kathy Gingery,Chris Deely, George Markatos, JerodDay, Billy Bob Graves, Reede Hoskins,Alison, Kim Hanson, Captain, Geno,Julie Lampton, Tammy Driscol
, Danielle, Cookie Ready, MeganBryant, Dom, Jim Pratt Sr., and all theothers that I’m sure I forgot (but I think Idid pretty good for off the top of my
head). (Editor’s note: And from a cellphone instead of input on a cocktail nap-kin.) A couple people went above andbeyond on the day of our tourney andstayed outside all day ( It was cold, rainy,and ugly.) and I need to thank Dave Elston, Rado, and Stacy & Jon Stewart.Way to go you guys. Also I must thankour Lodge Secretary Beth Hagerty, ‘This tourney doesn’t move unless you do
your usual amazing job. THANKS TOYOU ALL.
Now let’s get to some results; thirdflight: 3rd place was the team from theEagles, 2nd place was Curt Mason, CaraJohnson, and Van Orden, and 1st placewas Bill Cook, Karl Piepho, ReedeHoskins & Dave; in the second flight:3rd place was Rick Head, Anders Head,Sandy Herron, & her son, 2nd placewas Steve Barwick, Shirley Tipton, Ron
Erickson, & Charles Cunniffe, and ourwinners were Michelle Goodard, Car-olyn Barabe, Abe Morales, Bob Snyder;and now the results of the 1st flight:((Hey Ray, ‘Do you think anybody is still
reading this?) Editor: (Yea Gary, ‘Keepgoing, some people like reading theirnames.)) Alright, here it is, our first flightwinners are: 3rd place Jess Shotwell,Lori Litner, Mike Goldman, & BillyBob Graves, 2nd place Jim Jochem,Patrick Lyle, Robin Gorag, & PaulHowe, and our champions once againPete McClain, Chris McClain, Jon Mc-Clain, & Brandy McClain, congrats.
First Place Team: The McClains’s—-Jon, Chris, Pete, andBrandy in front, holding the trophy!
Golf Outing a Huge Success by Gary LaCouter
I think you have to say, “They lost their balls”
Tammie Driscol, Kim Kaler, and Julie Lampton taking abreak from helping out at the Golf Tournament
Gary says, ‘Really, it was ALL worth it!
Second Place Team: Paul Howe, Jim Jochem, Robin Gorog, and Pat Lyle
Third Place Team: Jess Shotwell, Lori Litmer, Mike Goldman, and Billy Bob Graves
