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Sheridan, WyomingPermit No. 68

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Sheridan, Wyoming June, July & August 2010Volume 70, No. 45, 46 & 47

byPotentate Kelly Wood

Giving Back...To Shriners Hospitals for Children

Nicholas Espinoza, D.O., is committed to giving back to Shriners Hospitals for Children — where he received treatment as a young teen — and where his daughter now receives care, as well.

Dr. Espinoza, who is a 47-year-old Toledo, Ohio, family physician, an assistant dean at Ohio University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a Zenobia Shriner, was told by doctors he had scoliosis when he was 14 years old. His father worked for Zenobia’s Potentate, who suggested they take him to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago for treatment.

At the time, the Espinoza family didn’t have health insurance, so the medical care provided at no charge by the hospital was a godsend.

Dr. Espinoza spent a week in the hospital and wore a brace for two years to correct the curvature in his spine. Today, he leads a very active life.

After graduating from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Espinoza wanted to eventually pursue becoming a Shriner.

“I always knew I wanted to join the Shriners to give back for what they did for me,” Dr. Espinoza said.

In 2002, Dr. Espinoza, along with his brother-in-law, Jeff Hamons, and his father-in-law, Jerry Schacht, decided to take advantage of a class that allowed them to be raised Masons and created Shriners in one day.

Ever since then, Hamons and Dr. Espinoza have been active Shriners. Hamons is the First Ceremonial Master for Zenobia Shriners, and Dr. Espinoza helps organize Zenobia’s Hakeem Medical Unit, a group of approximately 25 people with medical and education

backgrounds. The unit holds free medical clinics at various sites within a five-county area around Toledo throughout the year to screen potential patients for treatment at Shriners Hospitals for Children.

“We reach out to the community and let them know Shriners Hospitals for Children is available for evaluating their children for treatment,” Dr. Espinoza said.

While he often diagnoses conditions in children who need care at Shriners Hospitals for Children during the clinics, three years ago Dr. Espinoza realized his daughter, Valerie, needed the medical expertise the hospitals provide, as well.

Valerie is an avid volleyball player, and during a game, Dr. Espinoza noticed she had an awkward tilt to one side while serving the ball. An X-ray confirmed she had scoliosis.

“I knew immediately I wanted Shriners Hospitals to care for her,” said Dr. Espinoza. “I had the most confidence she’d get the best care there.”

Since then, Valerie has been under the care of physicians at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, the same hospital where her father was treated as a teen. She wore

a brace for two years and is currently being monitored to determine if she may need surgery in the future.

Today, 15-year-old Valerie is very active and plays on her school’s volleyball team, along with her sister, Jacqueline.

”I’ve been blessed to get where I am in life. I want to help give these young children a better life," said Dr. Espinoza. "Being a Shriner has to do with their mission and my perpetual desire to give back because of my daughter.”

Greetings Nobles, Ladies and FriendsIt is such a great honor to see and meet with so many

fellow Shriners. One goal I wanted to do was to go to as many club and unit activities as I could. Let me tell you, our Shriners make me proud! Kalif Shriners are always busy thinking of new ways to get together to have fun, raise money, bring in new Nobles and keep Shriners moving forward. I would like to thank all the Nobles for all that has been done or is in the process of being done.

Our May Stag was appreciation night for the Ladies and the North football players. We had over 100 people in attendance. I would like to thank Warren Pearson and J.J. for all their time and effort in putting this event together. The Kan-a-bulls put on another great meal. GO NORTH GO!

Heidi and I and Chief Rabban Dennis Wilson made a trip to Jackson Hole May 15th for the Potentate’s visit. Their president Bob Lundy said RSVP was light, but the turn out was fabulous. They had to continually add tables and chairs to accommodate everyone. Heidi and I would like to thank the Jackson Hole Shrine Club members for our meals, drinks and lodging. It was very nice to see Dean Lewis, our Hospital Rep. He did however inform us that he will be retiring soon. Thank you Dean, for a job well done! If anyone is interested in the Hospital Rep. position, please let the Divan know.

May 21st was the stated meeting. It was nice to see lower bar finished. Many thanks go out to Earl Wintermute for his awesome metal work! Stop in and take a look!

Directors Staff had a great meal on the 29th of May. I told the gang that “there is nuttin’ better than there cooking”.

The Memorial Day parade in Sheridan had a great turn out. I was honored to ride with the Kalif Horse Patrol (and I didn’t fall off!). Thank you Noble Bob Gould, for your work in getting our Shriners in this parade.

The Klay Busters shotgun tournament was well attended with over 60 people there. Noble Mo Schwartz should be proud of a job well done. Noble Rob and Paul Schwartz cooked up a great lunch with all the fixings. Thanks to everyone who attended and helped with this event.

Inyan Kara Golf tournament had a good turn out. Thanks go out to Noble Randy Rossman for all his hard work.

The Shrine Bowl is the next event on the calendar. I hope to see all of you and your parade units there. Don’t forget the tailgate party and cheer on the North. We would love to have that trophy for another year.

June 27th is the Shrine circus in Sheridan at the fair grounds. Please bring your fez and meet at the fairgrounds at 2 PM. We need all your help to make this day run smoothly and be a success for the kids.

Other upcoming events are: • Outdoor meeting at Christensen Ranch (Newcastle)

June 19th at 1 PM.• Pictures are being taken for our Shrine Yearbook

June 26-29 in Sheridan.• Imperial Session in Toronto, Canada is the first

full week in July.• Summer PNSA in Spokane, Washington is July

27-31.The summer is full of Shrine activities. Wear your

fez, support your parades, and attend what you can. Show your Shrine Pride!

As Always, God Bless and Yours in FaithKelly D. Wood, Kalif Potentate

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Motorcycle Poker RunThe Inyan Kara Shrine Club and the Newcastle Masonic Lodge No. 13 are jointly sponsoring a poker

run on Tuesday, August 3rd during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The poker run will begin and end at the ‘Flying V,’ Bed and Breakfast 9 miles north of Newcastle on US Hwy 85. The run will be 171 miles round trip and will stop at the Masonic lodges in Sundance, Hulett, Upton, Newcastle and end back at the ‘Flying V. ‘ The entry fee is $25. Grand prize is a Weatherby 300 win. rifle with a 3x9 scope. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the ‘Flying V.”

Call Don Stover @ (308) 746-4564 or Jim Dixon @ (307) 746-2788 during normal business hours for further information

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2010 Are Also Now Due...2010 Are Also Now Due...Check the old wallet; is your Kalif dues card there? It should be.

If you have not paid your 2010 dues, please do so today. It is important to you, your community and your hospital program.

If you have not paid your 2009 dues, please contact the Recorder as soon as possible. 307-674-4815

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Kalif Divan DirectoryPotentate: Kelly D. Wood (Heidi)

P.O. Box 429 • Newcastle, WY 82701(307) 746-3578 • [email protected]

Chief Rabban: Dennis O. Wilson (Jackie)447 East River Rd. • Thermopolis, WY 82443(307) 864-9413 • [email protected]

Treasurer: Marty L. Cleveland1842 Sugarland Dr. • Sheridan. WY 82801(307) 680-7572

Recorder: Jimmy Jon Dunlap (Pat)330 W. Mountain View DriveSheridan, WY 82801 • Res: (307) 674-9455Offi ce: (307) 674-4815 • Fax: (307) [email protected] or [email protected]

Assistant Rabban: Joseph P. Campbell (Brandy)379 Kilbourne St. • Sheridan, WY 82801(307) 673-2728 • [email protected]

High Priest & Prophet: William G. “Bill” Hanewald (Laurel)256 West 8th • Sheridan, WY 82801(307) 673-1973 • [email protected]

Oriental Guide: Kelly Zimmerschied (Alyson)P. O. Box 421 • Moorcroft, WY 82721(307) 756-9584 • [email protected]

First Ceremonial Master: Robert E. Schwartz (Julie)110 Rice Ave. • Sheridan, WY 82801(307) 672-5217 • [email protected]

Second Ceremonial Master: Roger D. Smith (Jeanette)P. O .Box 1098 • Riverton, WY 82501(307) 856-2738 • [email protected]

Director: Peter B. Clark (Carol)P. O. Box 507 • Ranchester, WY 82839(307) 672-6025 • [email protected]

Marshall: Stanford M. Bohnsack (Kay)1594 Holly Pond Drive • Sheridan, WY 82801(307) 672-9538 • [email protected]

Captain of the Guard: James T. Dietz (Shirley)223 East Warwick St. • Newcastle, WY 82701(307) 746-9570 • [email protected]

Outer Guard: To be appointed

Chaplain: Father Stuart Crawshaw (Connie)1305 Leopard St. • Sheridan, WY 82801(307) 673-6087 • [email protected]

Kalif Shrine Clubs and Units:Bah GueWana Shrine Club — Thermopolis, WY

Meetings – 2nd WednesdayPresident: Mike Sutherland1400 Broadway • Thermopolis, WY 82443 • 307-864-5378

Chief Washakie Shrine Club — Worland, WYMeetings – 2nd WednesdayPresident: Jack Cox307 N. Hillcrest Drive • Worland, WY 82401 • 307-347-4551

Fremont County Shrine Club — Riverton, WYMeetings – 3rd WednesdayPresident: Richard Currah420 North 9th West • Riverton, WY 82501 • 307-856-4425

Kalif Klowns —Sheridan, WYMeetings – 2nd MondayPresident: Warren Pearson419 Burton • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 307-752-0394

Kalif Oriental Band — Sheridan, WYMeetings – 1st MondayPresident: Rick Stadick338 E. Burrows • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 307-674-4842

Kalif Uniformed Units — Sheridan, WYMeetings – 2nd MondayPresident: Mo Schwartz133 West 6th St. • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 307-461-2431

Inyan Kara Shrine Club —Newcastle/Upton Area, WYMeetings – fl oating datesPresident: Kelly ZimmerschiedP. O. Box 421 • Moorcroft, WY 82721 • 307-756-9584

Kefar Shrine Club — Cody, WYMeetings – 1st MondayPresident: Joe McNeil5739 Greybull Hwy • Cody, WY 82414 • 307-527-7389

Jackson Hole Shrine Club — Jackson, WYMeetings – 2nd TuesdaySecretary: Chris SchroederP. O Box 1 • Wilson, WY 83014 • 307-733-5478

Powder River Shrine Club — Gillette, WYMeetings – 4th ThursdayPresident: Glenn Fogel517 Force Road • Gillette, WY 82716 • 307-682-0247

Korageous Kitchen Kan-A-Bulls — Sheridan, WYMeetings – 1st FridayPresident: Fred Case731 Sumner • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 307-655-2538

Kalif Director’s Staff — Sheridan, WYMeetings – Stag nightPresident: Peter ClarkP. O Box 507 • Ranchester, WY 82839 • 307-672-6025

Kalif Ambassadors — Sheridan, WYPresident Warren Pearson419 Burton • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 307-752-0394

Kalif Horse Patrol — Sheridan, WYMeetings – 3rd FridayPresident: Dave Coleman1851 Minute Man Court • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 307-674-5340

Kalif Klay Busters — Sheridan, WYMeetings – fl oating datesPresident: Mo Schwartz133 W. 6th St. • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 307-461-2431

Kalif House Committee — Sheridan, WYMeetings – 1st MondayPresident: Rob Schwartz – 307-461-2431Secretary: Justin Busch – 307-751-8282Members: Charlie Case – 307-672-3770 Ron Wood – 307-674-7322 Jim Busch – 307-672-3216 Handy Levi – 307-674-4128 Dave Stevenson – 307-672-2792

“God rested them in Peace”To the land of promised rest,

Their work is done and the setting sun hassealed their life’s request.

They have left this earthly strandFor the house beyond the sea, Though the past is gone,They will live on To Us All — Sweet is our memory.y y

Memorials are the

Lifebloodof Children’s Travel Fund and Shriners Hospitals

Memorials are the

Lifebloodof Children’s Travel Fund and Shriners HospitalsMemorials given to honor the passing of loved

ones are the lifeblood of the Kalif Children’s Travel Fund and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

A letter and a receipt to the donor and a letter to the family of the deceased acknowledge every donation.

All donations are tax deductible. Both the Children’s Travel Fund and Shriners Hospitals for Children are 501 (c) (3) charities.

Kalif members and their families are urged to consider either of the funds as memorials when making fi nal funeral arrangements.

Memorials to either of the funds can be sent to Recorder’s Offi ce, Kalif Shrine Center, P. O. Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Listed below are the names of those who have made donations as memorials to deceased members and loved ones received since the May Kalif Kall 2010:

• Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jacobson, Sheridan, WY• Mrs. Bernice Schlenker, Wishek, ND• Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Pelissier, Big Horn, WY• Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn Creswell, Arvada, WY• Mr. & Mrs. Walt Wyman, Worland, WY

Kalif Shrine Fundraiser for 2010The holder of the winning ticket will receive a

2010 Polaris RZRS Four-Wheeler.Special Thanks to Frontier Cycle, Laramie, WY. $10 each or 6 for $50.Drawing to be held on or before October 16,

2010. You need not be present to win!Proceeds are for the benefi t of Kalif Shrine

Center. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Order tickets from Recorder, P. O. Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Or, complete the following and mail to the Recorder’s offi ce:

Name: __________________________________Address: ________________________________Telephone: ______________________________

2010 Raffl e

Potluck SchedulePotluck ScheduleSeptember 27th – Horse Patrol

October 25th – Horse PatrolNovember 29th – Director's Staff

December 27th – Horse Patrol

Riverton – June 23rd

Sheridan – June 27th

PictorialDirectoryPictorialDirectoryPPPDDD

Nobles and Ladies:PICTURE DATES:

Saturday, June 26th from 12 pm-6 pmMonday, June 28th from 1 pm-7 pmTuesday, June 29th from 1 pm-7 pm

Call toll-free 877-764-4535 for appointments.

Recorder’s Ramblings

By “JJ” DunlapNoble Bob Gould is to

be commended for all his efforts in getting the Nobility to participate in the annual City of Sheridan Memorial Day Parade. Almost one third of all of the Nobles living in

Sheridan County participated in this annual event.The day’s events began with coffee and rolls at

Kalif Temple. The dining room had been decorated with red, white and blue decorations and patriotic music was playing, thanks to Noble Bob and Lady Lucille Gould.

Participating in the parade from Kalif was the Kalif Horse Patrol with their chuck wagon, Kalif Klowns with fi re truck, the Oriental Band trailer hauling those that were unable to march and numerous Kalif marchers. Paul Haworth and I even rode our cruiser motorcycles and the whole event showed the dedication of Kalif in honoring those living and dead that gave us our freedoms.

The Shrine Circus will be coming to Sheridan on June 27th and Potentate Kelly could sure use some volunteers to help the day of the circus. Just show up at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds the day of the event and you will be given a fun job. Tickets have been given to all school age children through the 5th grade in Sheridan and Johnson Counties and we anticipate a large crowd.

Parades are the order of the day throughout this coming summer and Kalif units will be participating. If you are a member of a unit be sure to get out and support your unit by participating.

Speaking of summer, now that school is out appointments at our Shriners Hospitals has really increased. Just today I have made arrangements for four different families to either fl y or drive to Shriners Hospitals and clinics. Thus far for this year, I have written checks for over $63,000 to cover travel expenses for our “kids”. Thanks to you Nobles, we are able to cover the expenses of so many families who otherwise would not be able to travel to obtain the free medical care we provide. Pat yourself on the back!

Past Potentate Dave Coleman and Lady Vonnie have been taking those cheap fl ights to Vegas to gamble. Vonnie caught Dave at a change machine, changing dollar after dollar into silver. Vonnie said, Don’t you think you have enough?” Dave said, “What? Quit while I’m winning?” That Dave is a real gambler – Once on a Divan visitation he overslept so I called him and said ”Dave, it’s twenty to nine!” Dave said: “In whose favor” Don’t you just love being around that guy!

That’s enough foolishness for this month! Your humble servant.

"JJ"

Ralph O. Updike – Sun City, AZ

Jack F. Gourley – Thermopolis, WY

Clifford Bloomenrader Past Grand Master of Wyoming

Kalif’s Beans & JeansSheridan WYO Rodeo

After-the-Parade Lunch

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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.$6 per person • $3 Kids under 8Includes beverage, sloppy joes, baked

beans, chips, pickles, pop or beerNobles, Ladies & Guests

Newcastle Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M.Annual Outdoor Meeting

Newcastle Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M.Annual Outdoor Meeting

June 19th – 1:00 pm • Christensen Brothers Ranch.Master Mason's Degree – Bring Your Candidates!

Spokane and El Katif Shriners are anxiously awaiting your arrival in our great city for the 2010 Summer Convention. We have great facilities

for competitions and public performances of our Units.

You don’t have to be a Shriner to register for the fun. Check it out on the web

site at www.PNSA2010.org. See you in Spokane on July 28-31, 2010.

Danette Hutton – El Katif Shriners

Shooting at Clear Creek Hunt Club the1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month at 10 a.m.

Cost is $24 per 100 clays

Winners ofSKB Competition 28" and 30" Barrell Shotguns: BRENT THOMPSON • JEFF ODOM

Klaybuster Shot Shoot – August 28thContact Harold Biggerstaff, John Peterson or

Mo Schwartz for more information

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37TH ANNUALSHRINE BOWLJune 12th – Casper, WY8:00 am – Breakfast @ the Elks

10:00 am – ParadeLunch @ the Shrine Club following parade

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Outdoor MeetingChristensen Ranch

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Imperial SessionCanada

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RodeoParade – 10:00 am

Kalif Klowns6:00 pm

Koffee Klatch6:30-9:00 am

Koffee Klatch6:30-9:00 am

Summer PNSASpokan, WA

Summer PNSASpokan, WA

Summer PNSASpokan, WA

Summer PNSASpokan, WA

1950 Allis Chalmers B (pictured above) is owned by Riley Cooke, Bridger, MT. This tractor was an Ebay purchase and it was terribly rusty when it was purchased. Tomas Sarkela (pictured) took it to Laurel, MT high school and restored it in the FFA class, finishing it after graduation. The tractor is now a member of the Kefar Shrine Tractor Patrol in Cody, Wyoming, which features all Allis Chalmers tractors, models G, B, C, 1B and CA.

Wanted: Tractor drivers to join the Kefar Tractor Patrol. We practice in Frannie on Sundays (in order to be Imperial Champions). Tractors provided. Need Dedicated Shriners.

Call Riley Cooke – (406) 662-5252

Kalif Stag Committee: L-R Warren Pearson, Skip Johnson, Dave Stevenson, Jake Kurth, Mo Schwartz, Matt Vielhauer, Parke Davis, Pete Clark, Joe Schwartz and President Fred Case. Not pictured

are Nobles Rob Schwartz, Paul Schwartz and Bill Schwartz

Another Kalif Stag Season Comes to a Close

The Kalif Kourageous Kitchen Kan-A-Bulls Klub has drawn another successful Stag season to a close.

Serving delicious steaks to the Nobility for nine months out of each year has become a tradition. The Stags are held at Kalif on the first Friday of each month beginning in September and continue until the month of May.

Although reservations are requested for each Stag, many of the Nobility just show up and expect to be served. This is a challenge for the Stag Committee, but no Noble ever goes away hungry.

Looking forward to another great Stag season beginning in September.

It’s hard to believe June is here already, but the grass and trees are green as only Wyoming can produce. We have had a wonderful spring, and on May 15th I was pleased to conduct my first Ceremonial in Riverton, Wyoming. A good sized contingent of Nile ladies from Sahida Temple made the trip across the mountain, accompanied by several of our nobles. Thanks for the support, gentlemen!

Preceding the Ceremonial, the ladies of Allah Club No. 12 of Riverton provided a delicious luncheon for us. I was excited to see Arachnae, my symbol so prominently displayed.

We initiated three candidates, Gerri Boesch, our Exemplifying Candidate, whose Noble John is a member of Kalif Shrine Center; Stephanie Cox, whose Noble John (Jack) is a member of Kalif Shrine

Sahida Temple #86 – Daughters of the Nile

Kefar Needs Dedicated Drivers...

Center and the Basin Masonic Lodge; and Georgia Davis, whose Noble Jim is also a member of Kalif Shrine Center. We are all pleased to welcome these new princesses to our Temple.

After the Ceremonial, all members and their families were invited to a barbeque hosted by Noble Roger Smith and his Lady – our Princess Jeannette! I’m here to tell you, that when the Smith’s host a party, no one leaves feeling hungry! Thanks Roger and Jeannette!

We are looking forward to helping with the Shrine Circus on the 27th! I hope every child in Sheridan County is able to attend! Nobles, if you know a child, please make certain they get to the circus! See you there.

Sharon Bedard, Queen

Get Your Petitions in for October 16th Ceremonial in Sheridan

Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City

Board Report...The Shriners Hospital Board met May 17th for

their bi-monthly meeting at the Hospital in Salt Lake City. A teleconference was held on April 19, 2010.

In my March report, I mentioned that our Board Chairman, Lawrence K. Fielden, made a formal request to our headquarters in Tampa that the Assistant Chief of Staff, Dr. D’Astous, be appointed Chief of Staff. I am very pleased that Tampa offered Dr. D’Astous the position and he has accepted. Tampa has yet to act on the recommendation made for the appointment of a new Assistant Chief of Staff.

Sir Al Madson, our representative from the International Office in Tampa attended this board meeting. Sir Al reported that Phase I for the third party billing project was coming along and that computer software is being developed for the Hospital that will allow revenue to be generated from patients who are covered by insurance. Phase II will include the Salt Lake City Hospital. Portland, Spokane, Lexington, and Philadelphia are scheduled to go on line in October. This month the Salt Lake Hospital will start passing out letters to the patients informing them of our intent to bill. Please remember that patients who do not have insurance or are not covered by Medicaid will not be expected to pay. The SLCSH administrator, “Patch,” has done a remarkable job on the Revenue Cycle Committee. Patch will attend a July 5th – 9th (“go-live”) billing activities at the Portland and Spokane Hospitals.

Patch reported that the April workload was similar to March and it appears that with only four surgeons, this will become the “new normal” for the hospital. Surgeries, patient days, average census, OR utilization, and clinic visits all stayed healthy for the second straight month. However, it looks like May will see a drop in volumes of about 10% to 15% due to the departure of Dr. Roach.

Patient applications from March 13th through April 16th of 2010 were 123 approved and 3 denied. April 19th through May 14th, there were 135 approved and 2 denied. From March 13th through May 14th, Kalif had 11 approved patients and Korein had 10 approved patients with no denials.

There were 119 operations performed at SH-SLC, and 4 at Primary Children’s Hospital in April. In May, there were 106 operations at the Hospital, and 4 at Primary. All 9 surgeries at Primary Children’s were performed by our staff.

The Juarez, Mexico clinic is being monitored very closely due to the unrest in the area. The next scheduled clinic is in July. Staff has expressed their desire to continue working the clinic. However, it is on a volunteer basis and all new patients have to have processed applications and be scheduled to be seen. Hopefully, this will reduce long lines and avoid large groups of people gathering that seem to attract attention of the drug cartel members. The Juarez clinic is a subject of discussion at every Board meeting to monitor the current events and the never-ending mess across the border.

The next scheduled meeting is a teleconference on Monday, June 21st.

Yours in the Faith,

Dean S. LewisBoard MemberJackson, WY

Kefar Shrine ClubThe club on the “right side” of the Bighorns

(looking from the North) reports in with Joe McNeil as President, Bill Locker, VP in charge of kids, and Riley Cooke Sec. Treas., and Bill Holder Senior Turtle Herder.

We invite any Shriner on the “right” side to dinner on the first Tuesday of the month. Call 406-662-5252 for meeting place and time.

Any Shriner in his “right” mind can join us, We have many open seats in our parade units and at the dinner table, where you will be treated to typical Shrine off-color jokes by our own Don Easton and others.

From the “right” side until next time.

Riley CookeBridger, MT

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Tyle the Door in Afghanistan

Brethren, Last night the brethren of Canada Lodge, Under Dispensation, which meets in Afghanistan, were visiting the Widow’s Son Military Lodge #202, a Prince Hall Lodge here at the Kandahar Air Force Base. While lodge was about to open in the Master Mason degree, KAF came under attack. We are regularly attacked by indirect fire from rockets, but last night in concert with indirect fire there was a frontal ground attack on the base and we received word that the perimeter had been breached. The Worshipful Master calmly directed the Tyler to lock the door and put a live round in the chamber of his M-4. This was done and we continued with the sound of warning sirens and the explosions outside (when there is a rocket attack we are to stay under shelter anyway).

I am quite certain that in the history of Masonry the door of the lodge has rarely been Tyled in this way, with a fully loaded automatic weapon.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Reno Favretto

The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of WyomingIndependence Rock

To all Freemasons wherever assembled:The eleventh Masonic Commemorative Service on Independence Rock on the Sweetwater River between

Rawlins and Casper, Wyoming will be held on July 3rd and 4th, 2010. On behalf of our Grand Master, MW Harry W. C. Oberg, III, the Freemasons of the Jurisdiction of Wyoming

are pleased to invite all regular masons and their families to participate in this every ten year event honoring those brothers traveling west who held the first known Masonic communication in Wyoming on the crest of Independence Rock on July 4, 1862.

Join us for a wagon train, cowboy poetry, Oregon Trail history, a Masonic meeting on the Top of the Rock, and brotherly fellowship. Camping will be available the night of July 3rd and motel accommodations are available in Rawlins and Casper.

Activities tentatively planned for Saturday July 3rd and Sunday July 4th, 2010 as follows:Saturday, July 3:Entrance to the Masonic area and camping available at 1 p.m. – Wagon train arrival – mid afternoonEvening entertainmentSunday, July 4:10 a.m. Church Service – 12:30 p.m. Assemble on Rock1 p.m. Open Tiled meeting on the Rock – 3 p.m. Public program in Masonic area base of the Rock.Pre-registration forms and additional information will be available at a later date, a registration fee will

be charged at the site.For further information please contact: Clarence Darling, PGM, Chairman, 7131 Sharrock Rd. Casper, WY

82604 – [email protected] Porter, PGM, 1014 S. 13th St., Laramie, WY 82070 – [email protected].

Fraternally,Phillip G Buchholz, PGM Grand Secretary

Thank You...John McDaniel – Jackson Hole Shrine ClubDear John,Thank you so very much for the Jackson Shrine

support for my daughter and me to travel to the Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City this week.

Due to her back brace, we can’t caravan down in my VW bug, which gets great gas mileage. We are relegated to the suburban for her comfort but unfortunately it eats gas.

The hotel is always perhaps Ciara’s favorite part of the trip because of the indoor heated pool and this week’s rain and drop in temperatures made the pool a real treat. Thank you so much.

This was our bi-annual visit to check the curvature of her spine. We had a team of doctors who are working on her case as she presents with a form of scoliosis they aren’t as familiar at seeing. Her curvature increased which has led the doctors to wanting her to see a genetic specialist. While this could be perceived as bad news, it’s actually refreshing to find a team of doctors so concerned and proactive in my daughter’s health.

We will need to return in about 3 weeks for the two new back braces she was fitted for on our visit this week. The approach is to be even more aggressive with treating her curvature. I took on a third job waiting tables and I may need some help with the hotel cost if the Shrine can help again. I’ll contact Mark at the time of her appointment.

Again, my daughter wouldn’t even be getting the quality of care she is if it weren’t for the Shriners. Every day you are an answer to our prayers. Thank you. You really have no idea how grateful we are to you and your club.

I am working so often that a trip into Jackson is almost unforeseeable. My husband has a job interview today and so I asked if he’d drop this off to you. I hope that was all right.

All my best to you and your fellow Shriners always,

Mary Billiter Pigg

Noble William H. Sutley, Kalif Temple appearing in his WWII Marine uniform, riding the Kalif Oriental Band float in the

Sheridan Memorial Day Parade. Bill was in the first wave of the 4th Marine Division in the invasions of Iwo Jima, Saipan and

Tinnian Islandings during WWII.

Officers of Sheridan Lodge #8 preparing to march in Sheridan Memorial Day Parade on May 31,2010. L to R: Joe Campbell, James Rader, Handy Levi, Bruce Nolting, Worship Master Ken

Thorpe, Steve Roth and Greg Shiek.