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February 2019 Edition 3443 South Galena St., Denver, Colorado 80231

2019 Elected Divan

Bobby Marner, Potentate

Joe Kent

Chief Rabban

Ron Williamson

Assistant Rabban

Ken Jones

High Priest & Prophet Ron Pitcock

Oriental Guide

you are cordially Invited to:

El Jebel’s Sweetheart’s

Family Night at the El Jebel Shrine

Date: February 11, 2019 Time: 6:00 Pm

Location: 3443 S. Galena Street

Denver, Colorado, 80231

$16.00 per person: RSVP by February 8th (All widows of El Jebel are complimentary with a RSVP)

Garden Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges and Dried

Cranberries

Herb Grilled Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Basil Cream Sauce

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Steam Fresh Vegetables

Dessert:

Puff Pastry Heart with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Fresh Strawberries

For more information contact: Susan Boles: 303.455.3470

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Bobby Marner

It is an honor it is to be installed as the131st Po-

tentate of El Jebel. I would like to thank

the installing team of Imperial Sir Mike Severe, Ill. Sir’s

Tony Dattilo and Jim Stewart. Ceremonial Director Ron

Birely was a great help in bringing back the protocols we

really needed. Thank You! With the lead of Nobles Steve

Hubbard, P.P. Doc “amigo” Powell, Bobby Juchem, Gary

Loberg and Brett Hinds, this motley crew honored me by

escorting

me in “the old-fashioned way” after the installation. We

had a very enthusiastic crowd for the installation. Most of

the Unit Officers’ were sworn in by Oriental Guide

(couldn’t pass the buck) Ron Pitcock.

Lady Lisa, youngest daughter Jessica and I will

not forget the warmth and fellowship that was given to us

that night.

The National Western Stock Show was a lot of

fun! Murphy applied his law with a snow storm, but with

a smile’s on our faces and daughter Sam and her husband

Spencer in the crowd we got to enjoy great fellowship

and a rodeo! A special shout out to the Drovers unit!

Your unit is leading by example (Carson would be very

proud!) The Medical Staff had put into place a Shriner’s

child to attend, but the snow storm caused that to be can-

celled. Thanks for your efforts Medical Staff.

The bus trip to Grand Junction leave’s on Febru-

ary 9th and returns on February 10th. Installation of West-

ern Colorado Shrine Club is on the 9th. Check with Susan

(303-455-3470) in the office to see if there’s still room

available. This is always a good time with our Nobility on

the western slope. They treat our Ladies well with tours

and treat our Nobles well with fellowship! The WCSC

knows how to have a good time! Don’t miss out!

February 11th will be a Family night with a Valentine’s

theme Dinner for you and your Lady. This family night is

being hosted by the T-Nobles Unit of El Jebel. Reserva-

tions will be a must for this very special event so sign up

soon. The “T’s” are putting a flyer together with details

on this event.

The I-HOP fundraiser is back! After being gone

for awhile we were notified last week the “Shriners” were

needed once again. Assistant Rabban Ron Williamson

quickly stepped up and took charge of this event. He is in

need of your help! Please get out and support this worthy

cause! Don’t know how to help? Call Ron at 303-668-

2072. He can steer you where we need you (or in my case

tell you where to go).

St. Patrick’s Parade is coming up! Get you parade

shirts out and ready to go for a great parade season. Keep

in mind that “Yes” we are having a luncheon afterwards

at Highlands Lodge complete with El Jebel’s own “Pipe

Band” performing. I encourage all units to attend as this

should be considered a membership drive! Know of a

Mason that may be interested in becoming a “Shriner”?

This is the time and defiantly the place! High Priest and

Prophet Ken Jones is heading up this effort once again

and would like everyone’s support when it comes to this

membership drive. Ken is putting a flyer together and it

will be out soon with all the details.

Units please turn in and update your “Fez” arti-

cles. This is your way of representing your unit to the

Nobility. Many hands make light work and this is a sim-

ple way to boost your membership. Talk about the fun,

list your activities (date, time, costs and place), give out

those well-deserved “atta boy’s”. As a great leader once

said “What time is it?” It’s Now!

Are you curious about what’s going on or how to

get involved? Go to the El Jebel’s website

www.EljebelShrine.org. and click on “2019 Calendar” to

see a complete list of scheduled events. Read the Unit

articles contact those units if you’re curious, get involved

with the fun!

On a personal note, I would like to thank my fa-

ther Robert L Marner “Bob” and mother Claudia. If it

weren’t for you two I would not be here enjoying this

awesome group. Pop you and Mom (God rest her soul)

took me on this path many years ago, Mom with the

Daughters of the Nile and you with the Motor Patrol. I

have leaned many lessons from the both of you and now

it’s time to publicly thank you. Thanks”Pop”! Stay warm

in Arizona and Mom, you are always in my heart.

Fraternally,

Bobby Marner

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Jay Bobick

ON THE HIGHWAY TO GREAT TIMES

It’s a new year, a new Potentate, a new Divan

(well somewhat) and the emphasis is “You are the Key”

to El Jebel’s success. Our 2019 Potentate is stressing

Fun and Service as his mantra. He looks forward to all

Nobles joining together as a unified team to make El Jeb-

el great.

On Monday evening, 14 January, we started the

festivities with our Chaplain, Jim Oliver giving a prayer

of remembrance and thanksgiving followed by the Poten-

tate leading all in the National Anthem sung by the

Chanters and the Pledge of Allegiance. Then a great

catered meal was enjoyed by over 130 Nobles and guests

for our 2019 Installation. After dinner, our outgoing Po-

tentate, Illustrious Sir Rich Silver welcomed all and ex-

pressed his and Lady Janet’s thanks and appreciation to

our Nobles and families for their support throughout his

tenure as Potentate. Noble Joe Kent introduced our dis-

tinguished guests and their Ladies: Past Potentates Illus-

trious Sirs Jack Patten, Doc Powell, Mike Severe, IPP,

Jim Fitzpatrick, Ron Cosens, Clint Dexter, Tony Dattilo,

Jim Stewart, Matt Raia, Roger Mendenhall, Al Kaly PP,

Larry Clark, and Rich Silver. Also present from Al Kaly

Shriners were; Illustrious Sir James Hinojosa, Potentate,

Illustrious Sir Bart Guthrie, Recorder, Illustrious Sir Jim

Burger, PP, Ralph “Doc” Hathaway, Ken Grayson, Brian

Carter, and from Korein Shriners; Illustrious Sir Wayne

Flagg, PP, Carl Pappert, Recorder. Also attending were

Linda Wingate, Worthy Grand Matron for Colorado Or-

der of Eastern Star and Greg Rindone, Past Imperial

Chaplain. Also recognized were Matt Raia, Denver Con-

sistory Secretary and Steve Hubbard, Grand Royal Arch

Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery Treas-

urer.

After introductions, Illustrious Sir Rich called

upon Illustrious Sirs Tony Dattilo and Jim Stewart to of-

ficiate in the El Jebel 2019 Officer Installation. Illustri-

ous Sir Tony took the podium as the Installing Officer

and Illustrious Jim as Marshal organized the officers to

be installed which were: Potentate, Bobby Marner; Chief

Rabban, Joe Kent; Assistant Rabban, Ron Williamson;

High Priest & Prophet, Ken Jones; Oriental Guide, Ron

Pitcock; Treasurer, Bill Schwartz; Recorder, Jay Bobick;

1st Ceremonial Master, Gary Loberg; 2nd Ceremonial

Master, Perry Mittler; Marshal, Joel Roche; Captain of

the Guard, John Titterington; Outer Guard, Bill Bras-

sette; Director Ron Dunsmore and Chaplain Jim Oliver.

There was a resounding applause from the gathering as

Illustrious Sir Bobby took his position at the podium.

The ladies and guests were excused to their meet-

ing as the room was reset for the Stated Meeting. The

Stated Meeting was opened in due form by our new Po-

tentate at 7:10 pm for the transaction of business that in-

cluded the Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report and the

passing of the 2019 Budget as well as the Recorder’s An-

nual Report that noted the continuing loss of membership.

The year 2018 membership began at 1,067 and ended at

977. It was stressed that membership is every Noble’s

obligation and we cannot continue to suffer such annual

losses. Each Noble needs to actively seek new members.

Make sure you or another Noble talks about Shrine mem-

bership in every Blue Lodge meeting as well as at Scottish

and York Rite meetings. These are our sources for mem-

bership. Capitalize on them and recruit.

Our next El Jebel meeting will be a Family-

Valentine Night on 11 February 2019. I look forward to

seeing you and your family there.

Fraternally,

Jay Bobick, Recorder

El Jebel Shriners

2019 PARADES BY DATE

March 16th St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Call Out

May 27th Commerce City Parade- Call Out

June 15th Salida/FibArk Parade - Official

July 4th Brush Parade - Official

July 27th Buffalo Bill Days Parade – Call Out

August 10th Wheat Ridge Parade - Call Out

August 24th CSSA Sioux City Parade - Official

September 7th Arvada Parade - Call Out

November 9th Veterans Day Parade - Call Out

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EL JEBEL SHRINE

Phone (303) 455-3470 Fax: (303) 458-8849

Red Fez Articles—office@eljebel.org

THE RED FEZ

Desktop Edition 2019-2

Bobby Marner

Illustrious Potentate

ELECTED DIVAN

Joe Kent Chief Rabban

Ron Williamson Assistant Rabban

Ken Jones High Priest & Prophet

Ron Pitcock Oriental Guide

Bill Schwartz Treasurer

Jay Bobick Recorder

APPOINTED DIVAN

Gary Loberg 1st Ceremonial Master

Perry Mittler 2nd Ceremonial Master

Joel Roche Marshal

John Titterington Captain of the Guard

Bill Brassette Outer Guard

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)

Rich Silver (2017, 2018)

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

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.

Jon D. Boltz

Kenneth E. Forbes

Edward E. Rampey

George C. Welch

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Membership Report

Total Membership (with Associates)

974

1– Affiliation

1-Restoration

1– Associate Member Drop

1-Demit

4-Expired

Calendar of Events

February

9-10 Grand Junction Installation

11 Family Night

March

9 Family Day

12 I-HOP

16 St. Pat’s Parade & Party

30 Nile Installation

April

6 9 Health Fair at Denver Consistory

6 Potentate’s Ball

8 Stated Meeting & Ladies Program

13 OES 4 Corners Festival

21 Easter Sunrise Service at Denver Consistory

El Jebel Shrine emails

Recorder—recorder@eljebel.org

Susan Boles—office@eljebel.org

Red Fez articles—office@eljebel.org

Accounting—director@eljebel.org

Calendar—office@eljebel.org

Points—points@eljebel.org

Donations

Operating Fund in Memory of

Akridge, Claude & Shirley McDonald, Lee

Shriners Hospitals for Children In Memory of

Welle, Dick Donation

Kamunen, Dan & Sonja MacDonald, Lee

Cosens, Ron & Judy MacDonald, Lee

Cosens, Ron & Judy Carpenter, Bob

Cosens, Ron & Judy Dietrick, Shirley

Parchen, Jean MacDonald, Lee

Lucy, Robin & Stanzi MacDonald, Lee

Shriners Hospitals In Honor of

McElroy, J.B. Williamson, Ron & Robyn

Ladder of Smiles In Memory of

Sandblasters, El Jebel MacDonald, Lee

2019 Stock Show

Drover Grady Carter, Illustrious Sir Bobby and Nate Alton

Drover Wayland Britt’s Grandkids

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Jewel of El Jebel Bales, Cory

Berlinger, Tom

Hering, Robert

Kato, Jim

Livermore, Harry

Metcalf, Ben

Rodriguez, Diego

Soles, Jeremy

Walker, Victor

Williams, Cary

Zoufaly, Howard

Jewel of Honor Carson, Fred

Phillips, Erik

Teagarden, Jim

Weiszbrod, Gary

Winters, Walt

Silver Ribbon Brassette, Bill

Lewis, Boots

Myers, Don

Gold Ribbon Taylor, Jim

Platinum #1 Kent, Joe

Weiser, Don

Platinum #2 Dattilo,P.P., Tony

Wittner, Sam

Stars

Aleksick, Michael

Atlimier, Paul

Bales, Cory

Barnes, Roger

Beeson, Robert

Behrens, Kenneth H.

Berlinger, Tom

Bethune, Harold E.

Birely, Ron

Bobick, James C.

Bonham, Milton E.

Bradley, Curtis

Brassette, Bill

Brown, Ray

Budzitowski, Ron

Burns, Kent B.

Carson, Fred A

Cheney, Rob

Clark,P.P., Larry N.

Clarke, Michael L

Claypool, Brent

Connely, Michael

Covarribus, Phil

Covert, Wayne

Craddock, Earl

Dare, Phred

Dattilo,P.P., Tony

Davis, Tad

Dawkins, Jim Ditmore, James O.

Dorn, Dave

Dunsmore, Ron

Eckley, Kent

Fishel, Glenn E.

Fitzpatrick, P.P., Jim

Frohlick, Rick

German, Burl

Gosage, Gary L.

Greene, William H.

Haddock, Mark

Hamm, Ed

Harris, John S.

Heath, Richard

Hecox, Richard

Hering, Robert

Herrman, Ted

Hilbun, Otis

Hinds, Brett

Hirt, Bill

Hoblit, Bob

Hubbard, Steve

Hurdelbrink, Emit J.

Huskins, Mark

Jewell, Gary

Johnson, Thomas

Jones, Ken

Juchem, Robert W.

Kato, Jim

Kelly, Jack

Kent, Joseph M.

Kesig, John

Kimpton, Jack

King, David

King, Gene

Kirby, Don

Kohler, Loren

Krogh, Dave R.

Langland, Dwight

Lesher, Duane

Lewis, Boots

Lighthill, Michael

Livermore, Harry

Loberg, Gary

Lucy, Robin

Mahoney, Daran

Markell, Dick

Marner, Bobby

McCaffery, Jack

McConnell, Dean A.

McCullough, Bob

McCune, Dan

McIntosh, Alexander

McKenna, Shawn

McLain, Travis

McMillan, Jeff

Mehsling, Tom

Melton, Greg

Mendenhall, P.P., Roger

Metcalf, Ben

Mittler, Perry

Moffett, Jim

Myers, Donald W.

Newland, Lloyd

Noah, Chuck

Nordberg, Nils

Oliver, James

Palmer, Michael

Patten, P.P., Jack

Patten, Bob

Paul, David

Paustian, Bob

Peabody, Roger

Penn, Randy

Percy, Terry

Petersen, Charles D.

Petty, Craig

Phillips, Erik

Phillips, Roger

Pitcock, Ron

Plaisted, P.P. Amer

Pratt, Dale

Proctor,P.P., Dennis G.

Puckett, Ryan K.

Raia, P.P., Matt

Richards, Ed

Rindone, Greg

Robinson, Bobby

Roche, Joel

Rodriguez, Diego

Rushton, Don

Schillereff, Herbert G.

Schneider, James

Schwartz, Bill

Scott, Mike

Seebeck, John

Sellars, Jon

Short, Mark

Sichterman, P.P., Don

Silver, P.P., Rich

Simons, Doug

Soto, Tom

Soule, Ron

Strand, Don

Stretch, Bob

Taylor, Jim

Teagarden, Jim

Tepper, Jerry

Terry, Mike

Thoeming, Jim

Thomas, Steve

Titterington, John

Tucker, P.P., Steve

Umsted, Billy

Van Dyke, David

Varner, Hos

Viburg, Ken

Vikman, Duane

Villhauer, Gerry

Walker, Byron G.

Walker, Robert

Walker, Victor

Wall, Richard H.

Wardrip, Jerry

Weiser, Don

Weiszbrod, Gary

Wells, Wayne

Weymouth, Chris

Williams, P.P. Dick

Williamson, Ronald J.

Wingate, Rich

Winters, Walt

Wittner, Samuel L.

Wright, Sidney C.

Zeaphey, John

Zoufaly, Howard

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DUNE BUGGY BLAST

By: Jay Bobick

The 2019 Dune Buggy meetings started on 9 Jan-

uary at the same location but with a new owner and

name. The Garrison Grill is now the Scrumpy Jack’s

Grill with a new menu. Eleven Patrol members and sev-

en ladies were present. We met at 5:30 pm for dinner

(some arrived later due to work) and at 6:50 pm our 2018

President Ron Dunsmore opened the meeting. Secretary/

Treasurer Don Strand moved to accept the last meeting’s

e-mailed minutes. Seconded and voted, the minutes were

approved. Don then gave the Treasurer’s report that was

unanimously approved. See Don for details.

Discussed at our “Buggy Business” was our 5

December Christmas Party at the Homestead Grill where

all attending had a festive time and enjoyed the musician.

The CSSA 2019 meetings were addressed and a decision

was made and approved to register eight members for

CSSA to be held in Sioux City, Iowa the Wednesday be-

fore Labor Day. Don Weiser volunteered to attend the

CSSA Mid-Winter meeting in Oklahoma City and to se-

cure hotel rooms in Sioux City. Parade Captain Gary

Loberg briefed us on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade where

there will be no reviewing stand and the public will vote

for units participating. The joint El Jebel/Highlands

Lodge St. Pat’s Party will follow the parade at Highlands.

Gary needs all drivers’ insurance statements prior to 1

February so that he can turn them in to the Recorder.

This is an Imperial requirement that must be completed.

Kathy Villhauer was thanked and given a round

of applause for the great embroidery work she did on our

new jackets. Her continuing support for the Patrol is a

great undertaking and we all appreciate it. Ron Johnson

recommended that we reinstate the Buggy Rodeo and

Poker Run as events in 2019. Members agreed, and Gary

will include such in his planning. Gary then announced

the annual parade schedule has changed and the schedule

would be distributed soon. After discussion, it was de-

cided a mixture of Buggy breakfasts and lunches would

be planned for each parade. Mike Palmer discussed the

Sportsmen’s Raffle to address changes to make it better.

Ron Pitcock, 2019 Sportsmen’s Raffle Chair said Mike’s

comments would be addressed.

Ron Williamson announced the WCSC Bus Trip

and Installation will be 9-10 February and all are invited

to take the trip. Sign up with the office. Also, the Grand

Lodge annual meeting will be 24-26 January in Colorado

Springs.

Ron Dunsmore announced the 2019 officer recom-

mended slate that was approved by vote of the member-

ship present: President, Ron Williamson; 1st Vice Presi-

dent, Jay Bobick; 2nd Vice President, Ron Pitcock; Secre-

tary/Treasurer, Don Strand; Parade Captain, Gary

Loberg; and Red Fez Representative, Jay Bobick.

Ron Williamson reported on upcoming Temple meet-

ings and events. He then stated that communications are

a top priority and it is a “two-way street.” He will keep

us apprised and asks that we keep him apprised of

events.

Our next meeting will be 13 February, 5:30 pm dinner

at Malone’s Restaurant with the meeting to follow;

14455 West 64th Ave., Unit G, Arvada (Arvada West

Town Center). We look forward to seeing you there.

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El Mejdel Temple No. 47

Daughters of the Nile

PQ Carole Bolduc

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone, and if you’re still

lucky enough to be celebrating this special day with your

spouse or significant other, make it memorable.

At our Session in January, El Mejdel Temple celebrated

its 90th Birthday. A delicious lunch, and of course,

“birthday cupcakes” were enjoyed by all. We also recog-

nized those ladies who have been members of our Temple

for 25 years and for 50 years. A beautiful Ceremonial was

held during this Session initiating into our Temple three

new members. On January 27th, our Mystery Dinner The-

atre Group presented “Murder by Denial”, a spoof on

Judge Judy Sheindlin. It was a huge success, and every-

one had a great time; a big “thank you” to all for your

support and participation.

This month, our Chaplain, Pr. Judy Proctor, is planning

our annual Memorial Service for those ladies we lost dur-

ing the 2018 year. This is always a very beautiful and

moving ceremony. We are all looking forward to the

“Thank-you Lunch” on Wednesday, February 27th pre-

sented by our Hospital Requests/Ways and Means Com-

mittee for all of our volunteers throughout the year. Vol-

unteers are a big part of our Temple, and without them,

many of our endeavors would be for naught.

The month of March will be officer elections and the

installation of a new Queen. Where does the time go?

El Jebel Computer Club

By Jim & Judy Taylor

The January 8 meeting was started with lunch at

Wendy’s with 5 present. Following lunch, the group con-

vened at El Jebel on the second floor for the meeting with

8 present. President Elect Ed Hamm opened the meeting

at 1:00 and followed the normal agenda.

Ed presented a list of possible programs for 2019:

Helpful Applications: CCC, KS, Amazon, Audi-

ble, travel, suggestions.

Mobility Apps & Services

Trouble Shooting

Home Network Security

IoT (Internet of Things)

Latest Changes

Software

Open these programs to other Shriners.

Ed & Taylors will set up and take photos with

Optars, of the new Divan prior to the January 14 Stated

meeting and installation ceremony.

Next meeting will be lunch at Fresh Fish at 11:30.

Trouble shooting between 12:15 and 1:00 by appoint-

ment, and the meeting & program (TBA) at 1:00.

Ron Williamson, our Divan Rep, gave a report on

the happenings at El Jebel.

After the business program, Ed presented his ex-

perience replacing his Hard Drive with Solid State. After

the meeting, Ed helped Jim determine if Jim’s computer

could be updated to Solid State. Not worthwhile, too old.

All Shriners are invited to join our club; dues are

$12.00 per year. Wives, guests, and curious people are

always welcome.

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Taylor,

303-795-3278, jimta1@msn.com.

Radops

By Michael Marcus

The Radops would like to congratulate each of

our new officers on their election and for their willing-

ness to serve our unit in 2019:

The Radops 2019 Elected Officers:

Jim Stewart – President

Jim Oliver – Vice President

Ken Behrens – Secretary

Rich Wall – Treasurer

Our weekly on the air meetings are held every

Sunday evening at 7:00pm on 146.985 MHz. We also

have an in-person meeting on the fourth Monday of each

month at the Shrine starting at 7:00pm.

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Western Colorado Shrine Club

By Steve Thomas

Tri- County:

Well we are coming outta the dark. We will

have had our January meeting by the time you read

this and making plans for Feb. I'm still waiting to

win the 50/50 cash prize so maybe I can drive to Ha-

waii (It is a part of the United States for those of you

who don't know) and stay in one of those $5000 a

night hotels. I'll let y'all know how that works out

for me next month when we meet at CB's Tavern in

Delta Feb. 23rd at 1pm under our new leadership.

Looking forward to the Installation of WCSC

officers in Feb. and spending some quality time with

the folks from Denver. That is always fun to renew

old friendships and meet new friends.

WCSC Clown Report:

Hope y'all had a great holiday time with

friends and family.

We are now storing and working on the cars for

next year’s parade season. Don't have a lot going on

right now but we are always up and ready for what-

ever comes our way. I hear we are about to get a new

member. Scott Krebs of Montrose Masonic Lodge

#63 has sent his petition to El Jebel and wants to be a

part of the most fun unit in western Colorado. Now

we have to dig through our parade vehicles and see

what he may want to drive. I'm sure he will fit right

in with the rest of us nimrods.

Love to see the Denver people at our Installa-

tion of Officers Feb. 9th.

Here's to a great 2019! Onward and upward.

Sandblasters of El Jebel

By Claude Akridge

The Sandblasters January Meeting was held on

January 30th at the Golden Corral located @ West Hamp-

den Ave. and South Santa Fe Drive. Lunch was enjoyed

first, and our newly elected president called the meeting

to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and

prayer.

President Carl brought everyone up to date on the

Sandblaster winter trip to Arizona. The outing starts Feb-

ruary 20th thru February 26th. There is plenty of room for

any late comers who may be interested. If so please call

Carl or Margaret, H 303-934-4527 or C 303-929-7962 for

all the details and cost. They will be happy to hear from

you and any guest who may be interested. There will be

no regular monthly meeting in February due to the Arizo-

na trip. The next regular meeting at the Golden Corral

will be March 27th. The 2019 Sandblaster Roster will be

ready soon.

On a sad note I need to report the passing of

Sandblaster Leland MacDonald. Lee was a great golfer

and Sandblaster and more important Lee was a GREAT

guy. Our prayers go out to his wife Gloria, daughter

Debbie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will

be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing and

golfing with him.

Neal Yorker passed away in December at the age

of 94. Neal was an active Sandblaster in past years. I per-

sonally knew Neal back in the early 1960’s before he or

myself were Sandblasters. I knew Neal to be a very hon-

orable man who always took care of his family. Our

thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be

greatly missed.

The Sandblasters congratulate our new Potentate

Bobby Marner and his Divan and wish them well as they

carry out their duties for El Jebel in 2019.

Three Sandblasters were at the January 12th offic-

ers meeting and several were at the January 14th installa-

tion of the 2019 Potentate and his Divan meeting.

Don’t forget you are always welcome to come to

our lunch meeting on the last Wednesday of the month.

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January meeting of the January Meeting of the

Northeast Colorado Shrine Club Outpost #1 Colorado Consistory

Our January meeting was called to order by President

Noble Cecil Souders. He then led us in the Pledge of

Allegiance followed by a prayer. The minutes of our last

gathering were reviewed and approved as printed. Treas-

urer report was given by Secretary Jerry Wardrip as No-

ble Earl Craddock was out of commission due to some

foot surgery. It was unchanged from the last report.

The report was accepted as reported.

Our Children’s workshop with Santa at the Home De-

pot went very well this year. We were asked to help and

we had over 200 kids each weekend. The kids had a

great time building toys and we had a great time helping

them and Santa appreciated the help. We will try to help

out again next year.

Sterling Lodge is gearing up for the School Awards

Program with the 7th and 11th grade students and getting

out Scholarship information to the seniors. We have 6

students requesting interviews already with more com-

ing.

With the New Year upon us it is time to apply for our

2019 fireworks permits. Fireworks sales is our best sup-

port each year. I hope the weather stays good. If it gets

too dry all our preparations will be for not.

As we seem to have covered all our necessary busi-

ness it was now time to move on to the rest of our day.

The President Nobel Cecil closed the meeting at about

7:25 AM with peace and harmony prevailing.

You all have a standing invitation to come out and

meet with us the second Monday of each month here at

the Overland Trail Café at the Atwood interchange at

6:00 A.M. That is the Sinclair Station at Exit 115 off I-

76. Good food and great fellowship.

NORTHEAST Colorado

Shrine Club

by Jerry Wardrip, Secretary

VIP’s

By Wayne Covert

Installation of officers are done, and we are off and

running in a new year. The dinner was good, and the

company was great. We as VIP's want to promote good

camaraderie and fellowship always. We have moved our

meeting place to TIA MARIA. One block south of Boul-

der turnpike, on Pecos. East side of the street. They were

happy to accommodate us. We will still be meeting at

the same time, second Wednesday of the month at 5:30

for dinner. Check the calendar for this month, and don't

forget, the 14th Valentine's day for you sweetheart. We

are having family night on the 11th.

Parade season will be starting next month with St. Pat-

rick's Day Parade. Remember, I need to have a copy of

your insurance card before you can participate.

Our new Divan has put together plans for a fun year, so

come out and enjoy the fun.

Dave Cooley is home from rehab and so far he is im-

proving. We wish him a good recovery; we miss him at

our socials. Bob and Sandy Hoblit will be our host for

February social. Always remember, we are Masons first.

Keep it on the square and on the level.

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Caring Ladies

By Jeanne Thompson

On January 9, the Caring Ladies of El Jebel held

their first social meeting of the new year. We shared sto-

ries of our early dating days, schools, and other rema-

nences of days gone by. There was much laughter as we

recalled awkward first kisses, crinoline skirts and early

cars. Miss Kitty made her rounds collecting donations for

the Hospital Transportation Fund. It was a great way to

begin 2019.

If you are a widow of a Shriner or Master Mason,

please come to one of our meetings. We meet the second

Wednesday of every month, 11:30 am at the Chalet Res-

taurant, 7340 West 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. The food

is good, prices friendly and service excellent. Close and

supportive friendships are forged here. Please give us a

try! Call Kay Bell. 303-430-9001 for a reservation, or

just surprise us and come on down...we can always pull

up another chair to the table.

El Jebel Directors Staff

By Ed Richards

Well here it is a new year and a new Fez Report-

er, but not a new member, as I was asked by our Director

if I would do the Fez article.

So here we go! A new year started off with our

new officers being initiated and as I list them you will see

the same names as last year.

President Greg Melton, VP and Treasurer David

Dorn, Secretary and Director Ron Dunsmore and yours

truly Red Fez Reporter Ed Richards.

Our Ham and Egger was a success, as we had 34

people show up, and they all seemed to enjoy themselves

as the day went by.

The Nobles of the Directors Staff did some quali-

ty painting to give our building a nicer look. I haven’t

found out yet who our new Divan Rep is, but I will let

you know in my next month’s Fez, having nothing more

that I can think of at this particular time I will wish you

all a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Congratulations to our new Potentate Bobby

Marner, may we have a great year and loads of fun. And

of course, I can’t shut down without thanking our Past

Potentate Rich Silver and his Lady Janet for their tireless

work for the past two years.

2019 Stock Show

Chief Aide’s Lady Janet Bartus, Drover

Grady Carter and First Lady Lisa Marner

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Band Marv Feldman

Clowns Norm “Skate” Hoff

Dune Buggy Patrol Gary Loberg

Jay Bobick

Dail Mehsling

Jeffco Shrine Club Jack Russell

Legion of Honor Mike McClure

Beverly Mock

Don Phelps

Provost Guard Jack Bird

Jim Oliver

Chuck Petersen

RV Roamers Mona Eckley

Marilyn Hepp

Maureen Harrison

Don Gardner

Harold Potter

Ken Johnson

Radops

Jack Bird Nancy Henning Chuck Noah Jim Oliver

Chuck Petersen

Sports Art Anstine

Richard Hecox

VIP’s Jim Oliver

Didja know?

by ejgw

There are many Nobles who work behind the

scenes, helping where needed without seeking the lime-

light. One of those is a fairly new Noble with a funny-

spelled name – Phred Dare. He has been in El Jebel for

only six years but has been a Potentate’s Aide for three of

them and has again agreed to help as an Aide for this new

year as well.

He moved here from California at the ripe old

age of six months and brought his parents with him. He

figures that almost qualifies him as a native Coloradoan,

which. in the spirit of fairness, is most likely true, espe-

cially since his formative years were spent here, graduat-

ing from Kennedy High School in 1967 (although he only

went there as a senior – the rest of high school was at

Lincoln).

Phred always enjoyed riding dirt bikes, but like

most of us, he has figured out that he no longer bounces

and has shifted over to “boring street bikes.” He jokes

about being a collector of broken bones, which probably

help prompt the switch. He has a rather dry sense of hu-

mor – when asked about some of his accomplishments in

school, he replied “I got lapped in a two-lap race in high

school didn’t make the team.” After high school,

Phred served in the Army air defense artillery, married

his wife Joy (with whom he raised a stepdaughter and a

son), and went to work for UPS. He is proud of his forty

years and 1.5 million miles of safely herding a rig

through the Rocky Mountains. He is a member of Me-

morial Lodge and the Chanters (“I lip-sync real well”).

He said he would like to see more parades (groan!) and a

Poker Night at the Shrine (wonder if he is fishing or

should that be phishing?). He also says, “senior bowling

is fun, but can also be embarrassing.”

Didja know he spells his name “Phred” because a

friend hung it on him and he just kept it? Says it origi-

nated from a character in the comic strip Doonesbury.

That oughta date a whole bunch of us.

L :Don Strand

R :Phred Dare

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2019 Ladies Secret Pal

Name: _______________________

Address: ______________________

____________________________

Birthday: ____________________

Anniversary: _________________

Hobbies: _____________________

___________________________

Favorite Color:

____________________________

Favorite Flower:

_____________________________

Favorite Foods:

______________________________

*Make sure to keep this a secret. We will reveal our

Secret Pals during the December 2019 Ladies Program.

mail form to: Lisa Marner

P O Box 140307

Lakewood, CO 80214

Or email: aatslisa@yahoo.com

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed

Pipe Band

By Kent Burns

Last month I mentioned that long, cold, dark part

of the year that stretches for what seems like forever be-

tween New Year’s and spring. Little did I know how

prophetic that was. Don’t remember last year being this

cold. But then, as the years add up, it seems that winters

get colder and memories get shorter. And I also think I

have shoveled more snow more often so far this year than

all of last year in total. However, we shouldn’t complain

too much. The Band makes three or four pilgrimages

into or through the mountains every year and usually

with good weather. It’s been many years since we en-

countered bad weather and/or bad roads. Oh, there have

been some trips when it snowed on Vail Pass or near the

tunnel, but (knock on wood) the conditions were pretty

mild.

We made our first such trip of this year mid-

month in January and the roads were pretty clear, even

dry on the way back home. We had our usual wonderful

time performing with the AFA cadets at Winterskól in

Aspen. They also had a great time and are pressing for

more such performances, and soon. Which is music to

our ears – pun intended. An interesting tidbit about this

annual performance: There is a couple from the Baha-

mas who was in Aspen about ten-twelve years ago when

we were there. They have returned every year at the

same time to see “our show.” They don’t ski, they just

enjoy the mountains. Last year she baked a rum cake for

us and put it in a round tin like a Christmas fruit cake.

She did the same thing again this year but had to juggle it

with her crutches. She joked that she was probably the

first person to ever come to a ski resort on crutches in-

stead of leave on them. Little did we know we had our

very own pair of groupies!

Our next foray up into them thar hills will be the

second weekend in February when we wonder over to

Grand Junction (again) to wake up the guests in the hotel

– or maybe I should say, entertain the Western Slope

Shrine Club for their installation and the creating of three

new Nobles. And then again, the first Tuesday in March

back to Snowmass for the Mardi Gras parade and cele-

bration. There is a chance we might be there again for

the real St. Patrick’s Day, but those plans have not yet

been finalized. As always, we look forward to these trips

as much for the trip itself as well as the performances

while at our destination.

Should there be any out there who would like to

join in on all this fun and frivolity, the Band meets every

Thursday evening at the Shrine at 1900 (or 7:00pm for

the uninitiated). Come on down for the fun.

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OPTARS

By J & J Taylor

Optars met at Village Inn for a meal and camara-

derie before the meeting on January 8th; our meeting

night was postponed a week because of New Year’s Day

being on our Tuesday.

President Ron opened the meeting at 7:00, went

through all the preliminaries, and then asked about

“Sickness and Distress”. Ron didn’t look or act sick, but

his ear sure looked distressed! We all had a few good

laughs, knowing both Rons have had their left ears

“done” (is it catching?)

The Children’s Christmas Party was talked about

and was a successful venture with the Optars and Com-

puter Club doing the pictures of Santa. We sold some

extra photos and made a little money for both clubs---

traditionally, the first picture is free. It was agreed that 4

X 6 prints are quite enough for this event; it only takes

one printer, one size of paper, and much less hassle.

Pictures of the Divan will be on January 14th be-

fore the Shrine dinner, meeting and installation. Some

time was spent deciding where to take these that have a

flat white wall for a background---very few to choose

from. We found that the photographer has to stand in the

kitchen, two people need to hold the doors open, and the

subject” needs to be in the middle of the hall! At least

we don’t have to haul a barstool to our “studio” …

Our program was on “Selling Your Photog-

raphy”, by Ron Dunsmore. It was very interesting hear-

ing of his examples of photo releases and publishing ef-

forts. Even those who don’t want to sell any photos ben-

efited from knowing the processes, and the do’s and

don’ts of those things. He also gave out handouts with

many sources of where to go and how to go about pub-

lishing. Thank you, Ron; too bad more of you

(Shriners!) couldn’t be there!

The next Optars meeting, February 5th, will start

at 5:30 with a dinner/get-together at Village Inn. The

program will be a surprise! But these are always good,

because they relate to our passion---GOOD PHOTOG-

RAPHY! (We’re improving…)

RV Roamers

by J. & J. Taylor

On December 20th, (the Red Fez deadline!),

Roamers met at Malone’s Clubhouse Grill in Arvada, for

their meeting and installation. Tony and Ellen Dattilo

were our hosts. This “inning” will be reported in next

month’s Red Fez. But for now:

We thought you’d like to hear about (and see) our get-

together on January 2nd. Mary Salz (Will Salz was a for-

mer Roamer who passed away last year) had an open

house with invitations to visit with Diane & Larry Crook,

who were in town for the holidays. Over 20 Roamers and

former Roamers showed up! See pictures---Rices even

left before we could snap them!

Another reunion, this time on a sadder note: We attend-

ed Linda Pattison’s memorial in Windsor this month.

Linda & Ken had been Roamers’ members and had been

very active for many years; they were Roamers’ President

in ’97, Wagonmasters in ’97, and helped in many other

ways. It was good to reminisce with Dottie Wetzbarger,

Jim Norrgard, and of course, Ken.

FYI again! RV Roamers members do not have to have

an RV; we have lots of social members who just join us

for the “innings” 8 times a year, and even others who rent

an RV or else a cabin for “outings”. Come join us for fun

and friendship.

FYI again: RV Roamers members do not have to

have an RV.

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Mark your Calendar to

“Save the Date”

Western Colorado Shrine Club

Installation of Officers

February 9th &10th, 2019

Family Night

February 11, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Party

March 16, 2019

Family Day

March 9, 2019

I-HOP Pancake Day is back!

March 12, 2019

We are looking for volunteers to man the stores

IHOP #1821 13700 E. Mississippi Avenue, Aurora IHOP #1814 5280 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada IHOP #3584 13650 E. Colfax Avenue, Aurora

IHOP #1838 5820 S. Parker Road, Aurora IHOP #1836 1675 28th Street, Boulder IHOP #3073 962 S. 4th Street, Brighton

IHOP #1825 575 Genoa Way, Castle Rock IHOP #2076 1595 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver IHOP #1815 3100 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver IHOP #1840 3730 Quebec Street, Denver

IHOP #1832 800 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood IHOP #1834 1502 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins

IHOP #1837 2420 Highway 6 & 50, Grand Junction IHOP #1823 2701 W. 29th Street, Greeley

IHOP #1818 7017 S. Clinton Street, Greenwood Village IHOP #1831 9565 S. University Blvd, Highlands Ranch

IHOP #3519 389 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood IHOP #2101 2495 Williams Avenue, Limon

IHOP #1828 12634 W. Indore Place, Littleton IHOP #1824 7733 W. Long Drive, Littleton

IHOP #2126 2040 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont IHOP #1819 5450 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland IHOP #3581 221 W. 104th Avenue, Northglenn

IHOP #1833 11133 S. Parker Road, Parker IHOP #2071 401 Center Drive, Superior

IHOP #1830 4730 W. 120th Avenue, Westminster

If you can volunteer your time, please call your

former captain or

Ron Williamson 303-420-3280

All proceeds go to Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Join us for

“The Romance of the Titanic”

a fabulous evening of great food, entertainment and fellowship

OES Four Corners Rendezvous hosted by Colorado Grand Chapter

This is the first time that this event is open to all Masonic Bodies in all 4 States!

April 12 - 13, 2019

Activities you won’t want to miss!

Dinner on the Titanic

Scottish Rite rendition of “The Traitor”

Representation of Molly Brown by Carissa Snyder

Tour of the Denver Consistory

A Challenge coin will be available for $10.00 as a souvenir of the event which can be pre-purchased at the time of

registration - There will be a limited quantity so book early!

Enjoying the evening with your friends

VIENNA, Va., April 12, 2012 — Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and vastly more interesting. Viewers of the movie

“Titanic” remember the beautiful diamond and sapphire necklace and the scene where Kate Winslett, playing the lovely Rose, has

her portrait painted by Jack, played by Leonardo di Caprio, wearing only the necklace.

Though it seemed like a pretty piece of fiction created by James Cameron, it turns out that there was a diamond and sapphire

necklace on board that fatal night, given to a young girl, Kate Florence Phillips, 20, by her married paramour, Henry Samuel Mor-

ley, 40.

Kate was an assistant working for Morley in one of the “Purveyors of High Class Confectionery” shops, which he owned in Lon-

don, and the two were secretly sailing on the Titanic as second class passengers to begin a new life together in America, under

the names of “Mr. and Mrs. Marshall.”

Before the sailing, he had sold two of his shops and given the money to his wife and 12-year-old daughter. And he had given Kate

Phillips the necklace, slightly different in design than the one in the movie but quite lovely and expensive.

When the star-crossed ocean liner slipped beneath the waves on April 15, 1912, Morley, who could not swim, was one of those

lost. Kate finally got into Lifeboat No.11, where she would spend the next eight hours, wearing nothing but a long nightgown,

until one of the sailors gave her his jacket. As the couple left their cabin for the lifeboat area, Henry had quickly put the necklace

around Kate’s neck. - By Martha M. Boltz - - Wednesday, December 31, 2014

For questions and further details contact Lynda Wingate at winlyn31@gmail.com

(I will be unavailable for questions March 9th through March 20th)

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El Jebel Provost Guard

By Past Provost Marshal,

Ed Richards

Well here we are again in a New Year. And I

have been nominated to do the Red Fez Articles’ for this

year. I have done this in the past, but illness has prevent-

ed me from doing it every month, so here’s hoping that I

can get it out as it should be. We had our Officer’s Instal-

lation on January 16th and I will list the new Officers as

follows: Provost Marshal Jim Oliver, 1st Assistant Prov-

ost Marshal PP Tony Dattilo, 2nd Assistant Provost Mar-

shal PPM Ed Richards, 3rd Assistant Provost PPM Ron

Dunsmore, Secretary / Treasurer John Carr and yours

truly Red Fez Reporter PPM Ed Richards and last but

surely not the least our Quartermaster PPM Greg Melton.

And of course, our new Past Provost Marshal Joe Sum-

mers. We are hoping for a better year this year as we

have had death and illness abound. I don’t think that I

have enough paper to put it all down. We have missed

John Carr as he has been busy trying to get things done

after Ben Hartman passed away, Ben was John’s father in

law. And John recently lost his brother too. Our thoughts

are with John and his wife Jan.

We as a Unit have quite a few members but they

are not attending the monthly meetings. I hope that as

they read this article know that it is imperative that they

attend our meetings on the third Wednesday of each

month at Malones Restaurant at 64th and Indiana. If you

were a member and you still have your issued uniform,

we ask that you bring those articles in as they can be dis-

tributed to new members. The shooting range is available

on Saturdays and Sundays, but you have to call Boots

Lewis to let him know if and when you are coming out,

as this is the way it is arranged. Well since I really don’t

have any more to write, I want to congratulate Jim Oliver

on being our new Provost Marshal, I know he will do a

great job. Saying prayers too.

You are cordially invited to attend the

Ninety First Annual

Open Installation of Officers for

El Mejdel Temple, No. 47,

Daughters of the Nile

Saturday, the Thirtieth of March

Two Thousand Nineteen

At 1 O’clock P.M.

Highlands Masonic Temple

3550 Federal Boulevard

Denver, CO When Princess Brenda A. Penn

Will be crowned Queen

Reception to Follow

Please RSVP to Pr. Margaret Zeaphey

Phone: 303-465-4207 E-mail:

jzeaphey@msn.com

Please provide Name and Official Title

Kendy Cusick-Rindone Kathy Loerwald

Queen Pr. Recorder

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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 special

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

lindalwolbrink@hotmail.com

303-968-9744 (Cell)

720-550-7616 (Home)

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Divan Meeting

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Optars

6 Band

Directors Staff

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Pipe Band

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Installation

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Installation

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Family

Sweetheart

night

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Band

Dune Buggy

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Pipe Band

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Pipe Band