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October 2018 Edition 3443 South Galena St., Denver, Colorado 80231
October Open Meeting &
Chili Cookoff
Red/Green/Hot/Mild/Meat/Vegan
Bring us your best pot of chili!
(we will supply all the fixings)
October 8, 2018
Fun begins at 6:00PM
We will also be doing 50 year & Jewel Awards
El Jebel Shrine 3443 S. Galena St.
RSVP to 303-455-3470 or online
Cost is: $5.00 per person
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Rich Silver
Nobles and Ladies, the holidays are quickly ap-
proaching, and we have an outstanding opportunity
to support El Jebel and put a dent in your shopping!
The 28th Annual Craft Show and Cowboy Christ-
mas will take place at the Douglas County Fair
Grounds Event Center from October 26 through
October 28, 2018. This event is a fundraiser for El
Jebel and through the “Fez”tival of Trees silent auc-
tion it is also a fundraiser for the Shriners Hospitals
for Children. Plan to come out to the Craft Show to
get some of your holiday shopping done and sup-
port El Jebel at the same time. Nobles please wear
your Fez when you attend the Craft Show to let the
vendors know that we appreciate their participation.
Again this year, Lady Janet and I had the extreme
pleasure of visiting the Shriners Hospitals for Chil-
dren in Salt Lake City for the 2018 Walk and Roll
for Love event along with more than 1,000 people.
El Jebel was also represented at the Walk and Roll
by four members of the Divan and their Ladies and
a contingent from the El Mejdel Daughters of the
Nile. The Salt Lake hospital rolled out the red car-
pet for us and it was a fantastic experience to get a
firsthand look at the incredible work that our hospi-
tal does for the kids.
This year’s Potentate’s trip took an energetic
group of 38 Nobles and Ladies to the “Big Easy”
this past month. We had a great time touring and
eating our way through the city of New Orleans and
an even better time enjoying the fellowship. A very
special thank you to Nobles Bill Schwartz and Rob
Cheney for planning this trip for El Jebel!
Our Fall Ceremonial will take place on Saturday,
October 20, 2018 at the Denver Consistory. No-
bles, we are all membership ambassadors for El
Jebel and it is our responsibility to add to our num-
bers by talking to our friends and lodge Brothers
about becoming a Shriner. Please get petitions into
the hands of prospective Shriners so we can make
the Fall Ceremonial a rousing success! Also, fol-
lowing the Fall Ceremonial on October 20, we will
be celebrating Oktoberfest 2018. This is a joint
event with the Denver Consistory and will take
place at 6:00 pm. This was a great event last year,
so come out for our last social event of the year. We
are looking forward to getting together with our
Brothers at the Consistory for fun and fellowship.
The cost is only $25 per person and includes a great
German dinner, wine, German beer and entertain-
ment by the El Jebel Shrine German Band. Parking
will be available in the Consistory parking garage
and behind the Credit Union of Colorado at the cor-
ner of 14th Avenue and Logan St.
Let’s keep the fun and fellowship that we have ex-
perienced throughout this year going as we move
into Fall!
Lunch on the Steamboat Natchez
in New Orleans
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Jay Bobick
The season to return to our Shrine meetings is upon us.
We all hope you had a great summer and were able to
accomplish many exciting things. Yet, now is time to
reactivate, if necessary, your attendance to El Jebel.
Every member, to the best of their ability, needs to be an
active supporter of the many and varied events planned
for this fall and winter. We want to see you and your
family at as many events as possible. Without you we
will be missing an integral part of El Jebel.
On 10 September was our Stated Meeting at the Tem-
ple. The Potentate opened the meeting at 6:00 pm with
the Pledge of Alliance to our Flag followed by the Na-
tional Anthem led by the Chanters. The Potentate then
called on the Chaplain for a prayer before dinner. The
Chief Rabban supervised the buffet dinner of Salad,
Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables and
Apple Cobbler for dessert. Drinks were available at the
Bar.
After dinner, the Potentate welcomed all attending and
then called Shirley Dietrick, Aidette to be escorted to the
front where the Potentate presented her with a cake to
celebrate her 90th birthday as all sang Happy Birthday.
Noble John Titterington offered by auction an auto-
graphed hockey puck to raise money for our Salt Lake
City Children’s Hospital. Phred Dare won the puck with
a $110 bid. Thanks Phred!
Kendy Cusick-Rindone, Queen, El Mejdel No. 47,
Daughters of the Nile spoke about the upcoming Walk
for Love at our Salt Lake City Children’s Hospital on
Saturday, 15 September and invited all that are able to
attend. A group of El Mejdel Daughters of the Nile and
four Divan members led by our Potentate have already
made arrangements to attend. Ron Williamson dis-
played our “Bear” that accepts donations for the Hospital
and circulated the room with great donation success.
The Potentate then announced our Fall Reunion to be
held on 20 October in conjunction with the Consistory
Oktoberfest. He asked all nobles to be a part of those
welcoming our new nobles.
Don Myers conducted a survey to determine how no-
bles obtain information about El Jebel events. This data
will be used to improve our overall communications.
Ron Dunsmore who presented a Dune Buggy Patrol
$100 check to support the El Jebel Ladies Parade
Handout Program that has been very successful in reach-
ing families about our Shrine Hospitals for Children.
The Potentate introduced our distinguished guests,
namely Past Potentates Illustrious Sirs Dick Williams,
Jim Fitzpatrick, Ron Cosens, Jim Stewart, Matt Raia,
Larry Clark and Rich Silver; from the Scottish Rite Illus-
trious Sir Matt Raia, Valley of Denver Secretary; York
Rite Right Eminent and Right Illustrious Grand Treasurer
Steve Hubbard; and Eastern Star Past Grand Patron Byron
Walker.
The Soule Family Foundation has requested that the El
Jebel Shriners provide an update for its two foundation
members. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded
and passed that Nobles Ron Cosens and Bill Schwartz be
appointed.
For the good of the order, a question’s response was giv-
en that trees for the Festival of Trees may come from any
source to be auctioned at the Craft Fair.
Don Weiser asked that Units and Clubs make donations
of toys and other required items to the Temple Children’s
Christmas Party to be held at the Highlands Temple on 8
December 2018. Last year, 85 children attended with 200
lunches served. Volunteers are also needed. Contact Don
for further details.
The Arvada and Broomfield Parades were a success even
though there was an inordinate parade delay in Broom-
field. Yet, our annual Temple Picnic after the Broomfield
Parade sure made up for the unwelcome morning delays.
There were over 90 Shriners and families in attendance
who enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs with the usual side
dishes, cookies and drinks galore. Conversations, camara-
derie and just plain fun prevailed!
The Potentate’s Trip this year was to New Orleans 26-30
September. The trip was a resounding success to spike the
occasional heat, humidity and rain. Thirty-eight nobles
and family joined in the fun and sight-seeing; the cemeter-
ies, World War II Museum, Café De Monde and so much
else. The schedule was exciting especially with the local
meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is hard to beat
Louisiana foods! Shopping at the markets was also inter-
esting.
We are looking forward to seeing you and your family at
our upcoming events. Make sure to check your received
invitations and publications to be aware of what is happen-
ing at your Temple.
Fraternally,
James C. Bobick. Recorder
El Jebel Shriners
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EL JEBEL SHRINE
Phone (303) 455-3470 Fax: (303) 458-8849
Red Fez Articles—[email protected]
THE RED FEZ
Desktop Edition 2018-10
Rich Silver
Illustrious Potentate
ELECTED DIVAN
Bobby Marner Chief Rabban
Joe Kent Assistant Rabban
Ron Williamson High Priest & Prophet
Ken Jones Oriental Guide
Bill Schwartz Treasurer
Jay Bobick Recorder
APPOINTED DIVAN
Rob Cheney 1st Ceremonial Master
Gary Loberg 2nd Ceremonial Master
John Titterington Marshal
P erry Mittler Captain of the Guard
Bill Brassette Outer Guard-West
Bob Elsloo Outer Guard—East
Ron Dunsmore Director
Jim Oliver Chaplain
LIVING PAST POTENTATES
Lee E. Schlessman (1970)
Robert G. Van Male (1988)
Thomas D. Palmer (1989)
Jack D. Patten (1990)
Steve Tucker (1991)
Richard E. Williams (1993)
Amer Plaisted (1994)
Dr. David Powell (1997)
Jim Lear (1998)
Michael G. Severe (1999)
Jim Fitzpatrick (2000)
Ron Cosens (2003)
Richard Karns (2004, 2005)
Clint Dexter (2006)
Tony Dattilo (2007)
Fred Taylor (2008)
Jim Stewart (2009)
Ed Rendon (2010)
Dennis Proctor (2011)
Jim Long (2012)
Matthew Raia (2013)
Phil Hause (2014)
Michael Trevathan (2015)
Larry Clark (2016)
PUBLICATION STAFF
Susan Boles, Editor
Jim & Judy Taylor , Photographer
Tony Dattilo, P.P. Feature Writer
Subscriptions are available to members. Call the office
303-455-3470 if you would like a copy mailed to you each month for an annual fee of $15.00
EL JEBEL SHRINE CRAFT SHOW
28th Annual Craft Show &
Cowboy Christmas
Douglas County Fairgrounds Events Center
500 Fairgrounds Way—Castle Rock
Friday, October 26th —10AM-7PM
Saturday, October 27th — 9AM-6PM
Sunday, October 28th —11AM-3PM
(Proceeds from the Craft Show for the benefit of El Jebel Shrine
Operating Fund)
There will be a “Fez”tival of Trees!
This is a chance for you to bid during the silent auction on one of our beautiful trees
The winner will take home the tree including all
ornaments and gifts
If you or your business are interested in donating a tree to our “Fez”tival of Trees,
please contact the Shrine office at 303-455-3470
(All proceeds from the trees to benefit
Shriners Hospitals for Children)
Free admission & free parking
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2018 Parade Schedule
Callout Parades
November 10 Veteran’s Day Parade
Official Parades
November 30 Louisville Parade of Lights
Membership Report
Total Membership (with Associates)
1080
1-Creation
3-Expired
Calendar of Events
October
8 Open Meeting-Chili Cookoff
20 Fall Ceremonial
20 Oktoberfest w/Consistory
26-28 Craft Fair
November
3 Potentate’s Appreciation Party
8 Supreme Queen Visit –Daughters of the Nile
8-10 Consistory Fall Reunion
10 Veteran’s Parade
10 Bass Pro Christmas Parade
12 Family Night/Hospital Report
17 Operation Free Bird
El Mejdel Temple No. 47
Daughters of the Nile
PQ Carole Bolduc
Fall is just about upon us. The days are showing signs,
and the cooler weather is appreciated.
We had a rather different Session for the month of Sep-
tember. Since work is being done on Highlands Temple,
we held our meeting in the main-floor ballroom. It was
somewhat of a challenge putting this together but every-
thing worked out for the best, and the meeting went well.
The best news is the elevator is now working.
Thursday, October 11th will be our Bus to Black Hawk
day. We will meet in the north parking lot of Highlands
Masonic Temple at 10:00 am. Please try to make the trip;
the autumn colors should be spectacular!
The El Mejdel Singers will be hosting their Luncheon/
Fashion Show on Monday, October 22nd to be held at the
Highlands Masonic Temple. The fashions will be from
Christopher & Banks. Tickets are $20 each and may be
purchased from any member of the Singers.
The Nile Tea which is to be held on Saturday, Novem-
ber 3rd is now SOLD OUT. Don’t despair, there is a
“waiting list”, and if you wish your name placed there,
please contact PQ Jo Ann Van Trump immediately. Her
e-mail address is [email protected].
In January of 2019, El Mejdel Temple will be sponsor-
ing a Mystery Dinner Theatre to be held at Highlands
Masonic Temple. Information regarding this event is in-
cluded in this issue of the RED FEZ.
Our Supreme Queen Visit and Founders’ Day Luncheon
will be held on Thursday, November 8th. More infor-
mation will be forthcoming.
We wish you all a Happy Halloween!
El Jebel Shrine emails
Recorder—[email protected]
Susan Boles—[email protected]
Red Fez articles—[email protected]
Accounting—[email protected]
Calendar—[email protected]
Points—[email protected]
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WESTERN CO SHRINE CLUB
By Steve Thomas
Western Colorado Tri-County, by Steve Thomas:
We had our August meeting August 25th at Daveto's in
Delta (That's Colorado not Utah) and Lady Linda Wright
won the door prize and the 50/50 cash drawing. Think we
need to load this lady up and go to Lost Wages. We could
all come home millionaires after investing all she won in
our drawing. We will talk about the cookout next month.
I'm sure the Ditmore's will do a fine job on this project.
In October we meet at Remmington's in Montrose and
get our nominating committee appointed. Election of our
officers will be in November.
WCSC Clown Report by Steve Thomas:
This wanted poster showed up at the Palisade Peach
Festival Parade. Wanted for impersonating real people:
Steve "Mugsy" Thomas, Jim "Gassie" Ditmore", Gary
"Zeke" Weiszbrod and Gerald "Grumpy" Conyers. We
also had WCSC Pres. Linn Armstrong show up and do the
parade with us but I don't think he wanted to be seen with
us afterward. Then we all went to Starvin' Arvin's in Clif-
ton for breakfast and after eating they ran us out for eating
funny.
About the same crew showed up for Ridgway Parade,
minus Grumpy and plus Bob "Boomer" Beeson and his
lady Sally.
I think we shoulda had more parades this year. The last
3, we got rained on. They were probably tied in with the
hay season. It only rains 3 times in western Colorado.
First, second and third cutting.
Looks like we all have lots going on with Blue Lodge
and family's the weekend of Green River Parade so I don't
think we will have a good showing there. We'll talk about
that and Fruita parade next month.
We are looking at getting a few to go to Shriner's Salt
Lake Children's Hospital Oct. 31 for a Halloween party
for the kids. If you are interested let me know.
Our next meeting will be at Grand Vista Hotel after the
WCSC Board meeting Oct. 9th. About 1pm.
Veterans Parade is in the works and probably Nov.10th
line up 1pm and then we have WCSC election of officers
at 4pm that same day at the Consistory in Grand Junction.
Hospital Clowns
Swede Nelson, President
El Jebel Clown Unit
The hospital clown has the toughest job of all clowns.
It is a job wrought with many, many rules and regulations
designed for the patient's health and well being. New-
comers to this kind of clown work would describe all of
the rules and regulations much differently.
Although it is not a rule like a regulation, it's a "rule of
thumb" that hospital clowns do not work alone; they
should work in pairs. This rule is not cast in stone, how-
ever. Our El Jebel Clown Unit has two guys who are
very active as hospital clowns, and they have been doing
it for a long time. If you would like to meet these excep-
tional brothers, introduce yourself to "Tiny" Doug Kelley
and "Fuzzy" Bob Kerr. They are the only clowns in El
Jebel having the patience and the expertise to do hospital-
clown work, and they are good!
Clown "Kuz" Henry Hering (known to many of you)
warned me about doing hospital-clown work. He told me
that his emotions became too much to handle in a hospi-
tal room with a very sickly youngster. He told me to al-
ways use a partner who could take over when you had to
leave the room briefly "to get yourself together."
Special gloves (no talcum powder), no touching the
patient, no toys, no this and no that make it difficult for a
clown to do his "shtick" (Yiddish meaning an attention
getting gimmick, a trick). But for trained and seasoned
clowns like "Tiny" and "Fuzzy", they have their personal
touch for their hospital visits!
When you see them, please take a moment to say Thank
You to "Tiny" and "Fuzzy" for what they do!
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The El Mejdel Temple Chimes
is pleased to announce they will be offering beautiful Christmas Wreaths and
Poinsettias for your holiday decorating
Wreaths - $35/each Poinsettias - $20/each
You may pick up your selection at 10:00 a.m. on December 3rd at Highlands Masonic Temple –
3550 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO
All orders must be received no later than November 26, 2018
Make your check payable to:
El Mejdel Temple Chimes Complete the form below and mail to:
PQ April Huskins 943 S. Beech Street
Lakewood, CO 80228
—————————————————————— _____Wreath @ $35/each
_____ Poinsettia @ $20/each
Total amount due: $_______________ Check No. ________
Name___________________________
Phone: _____________________
The El Mejdel Temple Chimes thanks you for your support
Jeffco Shrine Club
By Jim Cram
Herb Schillereff reported an especially fine fishing
trip with his son Steven, who visited from Ft.
Wayne, Indiana. They went to their usual special
spot in Wyoming and each caught their limit.
A Get Well Wish to Glenn Moore, who had a met-
al plate extracted from his ankle (it was supposed to
help but was very uncomfortable). And another Get
Well Wish to Jim Cram, recovering from a broken
right arm suffered in a fall. Both gentlemen are
home following brief hospital stays and are doing
well.
Jack Russell has set up a Bronco football contest.
The object is to predict the number of Bronco wins
out of the 16 regular games of the season. The sec-
ond contest is a guess at which of the 32 NFL clubs
will win the Super Bowl on 2 February 2019. The
following people are participating: 13 wins – Sha-
ron Mayer (Minn. Vikings), Diane White
(Broncos); 12 wins – Les Mayer (Philadelphia Ea-
gles), Wendell Martin (Green Bay); 11 wins – Jim
Cram (NE Patriots), Gary Jewell (Vikings), Herb
Schillereff (Patriots); 10 wins – Sam Wittner
(Patriots), Glenn Moore (NY Giants), Lorna Schil-
lereff (Patriots), Becky Jewell (Broncos), Barbara
Blake Antunen (Eagles); 9 wins - Mead Abbott
(Patriots), Chapin Blake (Patriots), JoAnn Cram
Joselyn (LA Rams), Nicole Weeks (Ginger
McCullough’s niece – Seattle); 8 wins – Minnie
Yoritomo (Oakland Raiders), Sonja Kamunen
(Patriots), Mary Wittner (Eagles), Bob Robinson
(Patriots); 7 wins – Bob McCullough (Patriots),
Smokey Yoritomo (Green Bay), Jack Russell
(Kansas City); 6 wins – Dee Jacobson (Vikings); 5
wins – Ginger McCullough (Patriots), Lance Barron
(Patriots).
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Caring Ladies
By Jeanne Thompson
The Caring Ladies of El Jebel held their monthly
meeting on September 12, at the Chalet Restau-
rant. Turnout was small but the pleasure was
great. We enjoyed the presence of El Jebel Chap-
lain Jim Oliver who always brings news of the
Shrine activities.
I apologize for missing a report of our August
meeting. The computer gremlins messed with my
email and didn't go away until after the deadline. I
do want to say that we welcomed the new member-
ship of Nancy Harju and hope she attends regularly.
We are happy to announce that we are once again
able to make a nice donation to the Transportation
Fund from Miss Kitty's travels around our ta-
ble. This donation was presented to Chaplain Oliver
to deliver to the Shrine. This time we are once
again dedicating the donation in the name of Past
Potentate and Mrs. Clare and Barbara Cusick,
founders of our club.
We are the widows of Shriners and Master Ma-
sons. We meet monthly at the Chalet Restaurant,
7340 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, at 11:30 a.m. for
lunch (order from the menu), camaraderie, and
laughter. We have said before that while we are
brought together by a common sadness, our meet-
ings are times of joy and sharing. If you are, or
know of, a widow of a Shriner or Master Mason,
please attend a meeting to check us out. Please call
Kay Bell, (303) 430-9001, so we can place another
chair at the table. We order from the menu and
have a short meeting after eating. The food is good
down-home style, the service is friendly, and the
friendships are sincere. If you need a ride, let Kay
know and someone will be happy to bring you.
Sandblasters of El Jebel
by Claude Akridge
13 Sandblasters met for lunch and meeting on August
31st at the Golden Corral restaurant located at West
Hampden Ave. and South Santa Fe Dr. President Randy
called the meeting to-order with the usual pledge of alle-
giance and prayer. Randy brought us to date on all present
and future Sandblaster business and Golf Manager Jim
Teagarden reported that 8 Sandblasters played the Walnut
Creek Golf Outing and a good time was had by all. The
September 6th golf was played at Highlands Ranch Golf
Club and the final for 2018 Golf Outing played at Fox
Hollow on September 20th. Jim, the Sandblasters thank
you for setting up all the Golf outings for 2018. You did a
great job.
The Shriners Hospital Golf Tournament will be played
in Las Vegas on October 29th thru November 4th. If any
Sandblaster has an interest in working that Tournament,
please contact the Shrine office for all the details.
Jerry Davis had read on the internet about the
“Proposed New Rules for Seniors for the 2019 Season”
Example, Rule 1.a.5. A ball sliced or hooked into the
rough shall be lifted and placed on the fairway at the point
equal to the distance it carried or rolled in to the rough
with no penalty. The senior player should not be penal-
ized for tall grass which the ground keepers failed to
mow. More 2019 rules to follow next month.
The Sandblasters had another successful table at the
“Raffle” this year. We made $448.00 which we will use
for donations to be determined later. Members who
helped at the table were Dan Kamunen, Jim Thoeming,
Larry Bangert, Jim Teagarden, and yours truly. Gary
Gosage also stopped by to give us a hand. Again thanks
to Marvin Hart for donating the weekend vacation home
in Estes Park to the winner. 8 Sandblasters were present
at the September Shrine meeting.
Remember you are always welcome to join us at our
lunch meeting on the last Wednesday of the month at
11:30 AM
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T Nobles Red Fez Article #2
By Bobby Juchem
Greetings Nobles and Ladies, we trust this finds you all
well and getting ready for the end of summer and the be-
ginning of fall. The T-Nobles have been very busy, both
personally and professionally as Shriners. On July 28th,
President, Noble Chris Weymouth, Noble Don Myers and
our newest member Noble Jodi Dehrer hit the blacktop in
the Douglas County Parade, in Castle Rock. Noble Chris
Weymouth still recovering from recent shoulder surgery,
soldiered on showing all of us that there are some things
too important to just sit by and watch. Nobles Chris and
Jodi had a wonderful time and you can see it on their fac-
es. Across town toward the mountains Noble Byron
Walker, Noble Victor Walker and Captain Noble Ryan
Puckett, were spreading peace and harmony to those at
the Buffalo Bill Days Parade. A parade named after that
illustrious pioneer, is always a favorite of the T-Nobles.
In the spirit of adventure Noble Jodi Dehrer and his wife
Lady Meghan had a wonderful experience being the chefs
of a pioneer wagon train, in July. For the better part of a
month they served food for the entire wagon train, but
don’t be fooled as the meals consisted of filet mignon,
desserts and other savory treats. As with anything they
do, they brought a flavor of class and sophistication to the
entire experience. In fact, the CEO of the wagon train
asked them back again, which they agreed to do on one
condition, they needed more help in the kitchen. As we
all know feeding a group of any size can both literally and
figuratively tether you to the kitchen.
Noble Travis McClain continues to be our ‘International
Noble’ as he traveled to Lima, Peru again to visit his
close friend and brother Mason from Architecture School.
In October 2017, he was able to tour the Grand Lodge of
Peru, visit the lodge room, a room that can seat 600 Ma-
sons. There is a museum on site that has artifacts dating
back to Peru’s independence, with one recent addition.
While visiting Noble Travis submitted a T-Noble pin to
the curator to be laid amongst the archives that a T-Noble
of El Jebel has visited the facility.
Upon his return, Noble Travis McClain also spent the
summer relocating to downtown Denver and is in search
of a new Blue Lodge. In the coming months see our
‘International Noble’ at Denver 5 Lodge, Union 7 Lodge
and Albert Pike Lodge.
Noble Bobby Juchem spent a large part of the July in
Bayview, Idaho where he lived on his sailboat ‘The Min-
nie’ and enjoyed a slower pace of life. The days were
filled with sailing around Lake Pend O’Reille, swimming
off the dock and drinking wine with Lady Mary watching
the sunsets. In 1966, Bruce Brown released a movie
called The Endless Summer, about professional surfers
Michael Hynson and Robert August. After spending 23
days on the Lake, this author began to understand what he
was talking about. Sometimes, it is the journey and not
the destination that is most satisfying. We as Freemasons
know this fact all too well.
Well my friends that is all that is fit to print. Until next
time, be awesome and love one another.
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LOVE WORKING WITH YOUR HANDS?
The El Jebel Directors Staff is in need
of carpenters, handymen, etc. to work
with us on projects around our
Shrine Building.
If interested please call the Director,
Ron Dunsmore at 303-519-3321
or email
Director’s Staff Sign Shop
Nobles and Ladies
This is to inform you that the Director’s Staff Sign
Shop is open for business.
We can make name badges and/or sign(s) for most Ma-
sonic organizations.
In the window conference room in the member’s
lounge of El Jebel Shrine, in the bottom mail boxes are
request forms for name badges and signs. Please fill out
the request forms with the requested information and
place the completed form in the bottom right side of
these mail boxes.
The mailbox is checked regularly for requests and then
they are scheduled for completion.
Upon completion of your request for badges or signs,
you will be notified and arrangements can be made for
pick up of your order and you will receive an invoice for
payment along with your completed order.
Any questions or comments may be directed to Don
Douglass at [email protected] or 303-639-5481. If
you chose to telephone and I am not there to answer your
call, please leave me a message and I will return your
email or telephone call as soon as possible.
Cooler Nobles
By: Cooler Krew
The Cooler Nobles were down a man during the Sep-
tember 8th Parade in Arvada since Noble Tommy
Houston’s cooler was leaking fuel. Upon further inspec-
tion, it was determined “Clyde” had a crack in the gas
tank and may have caught fire if ridden in the parade.
While we are thankful Noble Tommy was prudent and
safe, a flaming motorized cooler in the midst of the pa-
rade route would have most certainly put us in contention
for the Grand Marshal’s trophy—oh well, safety first!
The highlight from the Arvada Parade was our privilege
to meet Cameron, a young man who just returned from
treatment at a Shriner’s Hospital for Children®. While he
sat atop a cooler, his grandmother told us that for 16 years
Cameron’s father also received treatment through
Shriners Hospital. The grandmother’s profuse thanks for
the assistance Shriners Hospital provided two generations
of her family was only exceeded by her grandson’s glee
as he sounded an air horn to welcome returning Shriner
Units at the end of the parade. For a moment we evi-
denced Abraham Lincoln’s words: “No man stands so tall
as when he stoops to help a child...”
A special thanks to Ron and Robyn Williamson as they
opened their home and hosted us to lunch afterwards. It is
always a pleasure to share fellowship with the entirety of
the Dune Buggies and we are grateful of being included
in your functions.
Due limited member availability, the Cooler Nobles
were unable to field a unit for the Broomfield Parade, but
are hard at work preparing—mentally at least—for the
upcoming Veterans’ Day Parade in Denver. By then we
hope to have perfected the recently unveiled Maneuver 15
-The Reverse Noble Blind Drive, aka “Tommy would not
approve”.
If you are a Noble seeking fun and fellowship, come
join us! (And if not, may we suggest The Royal Antedi-
luvian Order of Buffaloes) We are a jovial bunch looking
for likeminded parade and social members. To join or for
more information about the “Cooler Nobles”, contact Ken
Jones at 303.588.4785 or [email protected]
Nobles Ken Jones and Cary Williams with Cameron.
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Arab Patrol
Mona Johnson
Band
Rick Frohlick
Don Long
Clowns
Greg “Dazzell” White
Legion of Honor
Loudine Braun
Irene Bauer
Ruth Winton
Provost Guard
Tony Dattilo, P.P.
Gerrie Campbell
RV Roamers
Don Rice
Tony Dattilo, P.P.
Heidi Talkington
Mark Hogan
Nicole Potter
Radops
Christine Hause Phil Hause, PP Patti Pitcock
Dennis Proctor, PP Cyndie Wozniak-
Behrens
Sports
Mark Hogan
Curt Sorensen
Dennis Proctor, P.P.
T-Nobles
Phil Hause, P.P.
Dennis Proctor, P.P.
Steven Walker
Potentate’s Trip to New Orleans
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There was a friend whose heart was good
He walked with men and understood
His was a voice that spoke with cheer, And felt like music on the ear
His was a smile men loved to see; His was a hand that asked no fee for friendli-ness or kindness done. And now that he
has journeyed on, His is a fame that never ends, He leaves behind uncounted friends
Passed thru the Unseen Portals
In Memoriam
“Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and
more glorious life and service. We carry their
influence in our lives and their memories in
our hearts. They are not forgotten.
Richard W. Cain
Grieg W. Lang
Howard U. Motz
T Nobles Article #1
By Bobby Juchem
Greetings Nobles and Ladies, the T-Nobles have been busy
my friends. August ended with the Sportman’s Raffle and the T
-Nobles were in full force working toward its success. Illustri-
ous Phil Hause was working the electronics at the front table for
the El Jebel Shrine, where he was joined by Lady Kathy
Loerwald. He ensured everything was properly recorded and in
the confines of the regulations put forth by the Secretary of
State. Lady Barb Lloyd was the ‘pit boss’ of the ticket sales
area. Vice President Noble Don Myers was a man of many tal-
ents and filled in the gaps where needed. Noble Bobby Juchem
helped call the entire event with Noble Joe Kent. As for work-
ing our table the entire parade team answered the call. Nobles
Chris Weymouth, Lady Judy Weymouth, Noble Ryan Puckett,
Lady Carmelita Puckett, Noble Jodi Dreher. Lady Meghan
Dreher, Noble Byron Walker and Noble Travis McLain worked
the T-Noble raffle table where we raffled off ‘One Fine Pig’,
the 5th Place finisher in the State Fair. Our raffle was a tremen-
dous success and could not have been so without the efforts of
the entire unit. Well done my friends, well done!
Now hold onto your seats as we tell tales of the Broomfield
Parade. There is a term in rural Montana called “blind your
ponies”, it is where you but blinders on to stay focused on a
task. This concept became the lament of Noble Jodi Dreher. At
the beginning of the parade he was trying to find neutral to get
his car all set to win the hearts and minds of those in attendance.
When all of the sudden the car shot off like a rocket, “Houston
we have a problem!” Noble Jodi Dreher and Noble Chris Wey-
mouth chased after it and was trying to kill the engine while on
the move. Of course, fighting back the laughter of the scene,
President Chris Weymouth shouted, “Just let it go, it will hit the
curb.” Noble Jodi Dreher was able to get his mustang under
control. However, it was broken for the rest of the parade. So
he was sequestered on the back of Byron’s hook having the time
of his life. However, Murphy was not done with the T-Nobles
and Byron’s tow truck broke down and stranded both of them
on the parade route. Throughout this time Noble Don Myers
was organizing the picnic afterward with Ladies Karen Myers
and Judy Weymouth. At the conclusion of the parade route
exhausted, President Noble Chris Weymouth found that his car
was locked and the keys were with his lovely bride. Although
the Shrine has stepped away from the Circus, the T-Nobles kept
the spirit alive. Throughout the entire event you could hear the
laughter and jokes amongst the members of the unit. It will be
some time before we forget the midday ride of Noble Jodi
‘Flash’ Dreher.
After showing off, our Titans of the Tarmack enjoyed a won-
derful lunch and some cold beer. You can’t buy memories like
these, they must be made! Well my friends, that is all that is fit
to print, until next time keep the shiny side up.
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Daughters of the Nile
Proudly Presents
A Mystery Dinner Theater
“Murder by Denial”
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Highlands Masonic Temple
3550 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Doors open 1:30 p.m.)
$20/Adults - $15/12 and Under - Children under 3 - Free
Reservations required by:
January 23, 2019
Make check payable to: El Mejdel Temple No. 47
Complete the form below and mail to:
Juldine Cohen
985 S. Ventura Way
Aurora, CO 80017
For questions call 303-745-3497 or E-mail
Name _______________________________
Phone number____________________
Adults $20/each ____ 12 and under $15/each ____
(Under 3 Free )
Total amount enclosed $_____________
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Proceeds to benefit El Mejdel Temple Operating Budget
OPTARS
By J & J Taylor
This month’s dinner was at Kennedy Golf Course Grill,
on September 4th; the meeting was at the Shrine building.
Those attending brought a picture and told a story about
it. These were really interesting---maybe it can be done
again down at the Comedy Club!
Ron told about how he acquired his John Denver pic-
ture, and Taylors had a story about the summer from hell
(complete with video). Robyn had a darling picture of
her Grandson, peering under a carousel to see what made
it work! And Ed always tries to educate us with his pic-
tures---sometimes it happens! This time he showed
what’s REALLY below DIA---he just retired from there-
--see pictures.
ATTENTION COFFEE LOVERS!!! Come and join
us on Sunday, October 21, for a coffee tour and pho-
toshoot at the “Copper Door Coffee Roasters”, 900 W.
1st Avenue. This tour, like a wine-tasting, will include all
the pastries and coffee you can consume, as well as a
discount on any of their products. We will meet there
(perhaps we can car-share) at 10:00 a.m.; it will take
about 2.5 – 3 hours. A flyer will be coming out soon, but
the facility needs reservations---pay at the door ($20).
Please send Ed Hamm an email confirming number at-
tending the photo-shoot/training as soon as possible.
[email protected]. If unable to send email, call and
leave a voice message at 303-829-1601.
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nation – was in peril and needed defending against the
greatest evil that, up to that time, had ever threatened the
peace and welfare of an entire planet. So off they went,
in their own way seeking adventure and fortune, whistling
or singing Yankee Doodle or God Bless America, and dis-
counting the great price each would pay to ensure the
safety of generations to come – not just Americans, but
also Frenchmen, Canadians, Englishmen, Poles, Danes,
Finns, Russians, Czechs, Chinese, Australians, and so on,
even including Germans and Italians and Japanese. And
so we will always be there to welcome them home and to
say “good job.” And “thank you.”
If any are interested all this fun and frivolity, come on
down to the Shrine center any Thursday evening around
1900 and check us out. Admission is free.
El Jebel Pipe Band
By Kent Burns
We lived through the granddaddy of all local Highland
Games – Estes Park. It was dry (except under our uni-
forms) and not all that hot. The crowds were smaller
than in years past, but as we have noted before, that
seems to be the norm in most things Celtic of late. The
Band acquitted itself well as usual. The Nobility can be
proud of us – we are becoming a very well-known and
respected “fixture” at this event. We definitely are wel-
comed in the clan area bringing a little entertainment to a
sometimes-forgotten area of the games. Several made a
special effort to thank us for remembering them. Those
on “clan row” are expected to be with their clans to an-
swer questions and promote their “family” at the expense
of missing out on the pomp and ceremony of things like
massed bands and last post. Our performances in their
area bring a little Scottish “noise” their way.
The next weekend we continued with things reminis-
cent of the UK – the annual Conclave of English Cars.
This exhibition of right-hand drive vehicles is for those
who appreciate small sports cars (MG’s and the like) or
the more elegant Rolls-Royce. The crowd likewise ap-
preciated our efforts. And it was just a figure of speech
about right-hand drive cars. Most of the ones on display
are for American who drive on the right (as in “correct”)
side of the road!
Some of the events we look forward to the most are the
several Honor Flight returns – usually two in the spring
and three in the fall – for which we have played for the
better part of the last twenty-odd years. This past month
we had the honor of welcoming home two such flights,
the Northern Colorado Honor Flight out of Ft. Collins
and the local Rocky Mountain Honor Flight. This was
the first of two fall trips for Rocky Mountain; the second
is scheduled for the last Saturday in October (the 27th).
And, sadly, it was the final Flight for Northern Colorado.
The driving force behind those Flights answered the final
call last summer, and there is no one to take his place.
Honor Flights are one of only a few ways of honoring
those who gave so much for this country. Originally they
“specialized” in WWII veterans. However with the di-
minishing number of those special people, these Flights
are now open to those who fought in Korea and, just late-
ly, Viet Nam, as well as recipients of the Purple Heart.
It is always amazing how humble these heroes are.
They do not look upon their sacrifice as anything more
than simply going to the store for a loaf of bread because
their wife asked them to. The most humble of all replies
when thanked for their service is that one always given
by of our own – “just doin’ my job.” He exemplifies the
best of that “greatest generation” – an entire generation
who thought little of the deprivation they were about to
endure, but who knew only that their country – this great
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RV Roamers
by J. & J. Taylor
So here we are right now, having gone on our way to
Santa Fe. The weather was perfect---no rain. Five
Roamers’ couples enjoyed our RV Caravan with the
sights, sounds, smells, and cuisine of New Mexico,
thanks to our Wagonmasters, Dave and Arlene Kohlwey.
They did a fine job of arranging just enough organized
site tours, meals and get-togethers to keep everyone busy,
yet providing free time for us to fix our rigs!
Umsteds had Yoriko’s fighting fish there, JoAnn’s par-
akeet was swaying in his cage, and Talkingtons and
Kohlweys both had their dogs. We didn’t need any pets
to take up our free time---but plenty of excitement.
To start with, the hail in Bailey did a number on our
vents, air conditioner, and roof (actually, it was leaking
before). And after taking off the canvas and bricks on
the top, we drove to Taos uneventfully---until having a
flat that wouldn’t pump up. We decided to use our un-
used spare and deal with it later. We did buy vent covers
in Santa Fe, so we were ready to roll, as long as the
weather held out (it did)!
Our main evening entertainment was Dave Kohlwey’s
“Farkel”. We mean the GAME, “Farkel”. Plenty of peo-
ple “farkeled”, but Heidi and Roger “farkeled” the least.
That must mean they didn’t eat as much Mexican food as
the rest of us.
Anyway, see the pictures to see some of the fun we
have as Roamers. Won’t you join us? You don’t even
have to have a rig to be a member or join us, and some of
our members rent a cabin or motorhome. Call us to find
out our schedule to “try us out”; we have 8 months of
“innings” coming up, where we meet to eat. And if you
want to see all of the Caravan pictures, here are the links:
https://
photos.app.goo.gl/2MZsdUkJRHhWRnbZ7 (Bailey to
Taos)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CCpQ4Xb9yWfGvGiy5 (Santa
Fe)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/
sj4iwFyCp1bEgKDz5 (Chimayo, Los Alamos)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rnAPwR4BvqLH8TF2A (to
Nathrop)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MxRsXWU2vMkMP5Ef6 (Mt.
Priinceton, Bailey)
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Our company is called OvationCare, a non-medical homecare agency.
Here’s a brief list of the services we provide:
• Personal Care
• Personal Hygiene
• Bathing and Dressing
• Light Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Meal Preparation
• Companion Care
• Protective Oversight
• Medication Reminding
• Respite Care
• Accompaniment to Doctor Appointments
• Flexible schedule based on your needs
Noble Mark & Darlene Haddock, Owners
Website: ovationcare.com
Phone: 303-537-7479
1oz Masonic Coin great for a gift or for that spe-
cial Mason in your life. $30.00 each. Call me
Perry Mittler, if interested at 303 437 0287
HELP WANTED
I'm a member of El Jebel and I own a beverage
bottling and food packaging company. Currently I
have a brother and his wife in their mid/late
60's working for me and it's worked out quite
well. I need a few people for light part-time work
on the bottling line; doing such things as:
staging bottles on the conveyor
capping bottles with a capping tool
applying shrink sleeves
placing filled bottles in shipping cases
There is no heavy lifting or janitorial so I feel it's a
good job for a recent retiree looking for extra
cash. The line runs anywhere from 1 day to 4 days
per week generally 8 AM to 4:30 PM so there's a
lot of flexibility. No weekends or evenings. Com-
pensation is $12 per hour.
LANDMARK FOODS Stephen Arrington, President
Landmark Foods, Inc.
P 303 345-4169
F 303 948-2299
Hats available in the Shrine Office
$12.00 or a donation—which ever is more.
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T-N-T
Tux—N—Trikes
Contact Jim Oliver
303-716-1380
Add a little class without using gas!
BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE Chapel Hill Cemetery (Olinger)
6601 South Colorado Blvd.
Centennial, Colorado
Masonic Square
Plots C-3&4 (by East Chair)
Retail Price $4,995 per plot
Asking $3,500 (open to offers)
Contact Linda Wolbrink
303-968-9744 (Cell)
720-550-7616 (Home)
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October 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 DeMolay
2 Optars
3 Band Practice
Directors Staff
4 Poker Boys
Pipe Band
5
6
El Mejdel
Membership
Coffee
7
8 Open Meeting
Chili cookoff
9 Computer Club
10 Band Practice
11 Poker Boys
Pipe Band
12
13 Arvada Parade
Summer Party
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15 16
17
Band Practice
18 Poker Boys
Pipe Band
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20 Fall Ceremonial
Oktoberfest
21
22 Nassab
Radops
23 Divan Meeting
24 Band Practice
25 Poker Boys
Pipe Band
26 Craft Fair
27 Craft Fair
28 Craft Fair
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31 Band Practice
