Kora Sands - Summer 2017

Kora Sands 

Volume 32, No. 2 Summer 2017

KORA SANDS SPRING 2017 

207-782-6831 

www.korashriners.org 

KORA SHRINE CENTER 

11 Sabattus Street 

Lewiston, Maine 04240 

Fax: 207-782-2870 

ELECTIVE DIVAN 

Ill. Potentate......................................................... John H. Gailey 

Chief Rabban....................................................Douglas Phinney 

Assistant Rabban.......................................... Steven Boucouvalas 

High Priest and Prophet.......................................Brian Robbins 

Oriental Guide......................................... Gerard “Sonny” Jutras 

Treasurer............................................................. Barry Gates P.P. 

Recorder.........................................................Paul Sherman, P.P. 

APPOINTIVE DIVAN 

1st Ceremonial Master.....................................Kenneth Gotreau 

2nd Ceremonial Master..................................... Mark Whitmore 

Director...................................................... Harold “Bunky” Hall 

Marshall.................................................................Brent Tanguay 

Captain of the Guard......................................... Steven Peterson 

Outer Guard................................................Christopher DiSotto 

HEADS OF UNITS 

Units Colonel.................................................... Bernie McAllister 

Units Lt. Colonel................................................. Michael Higgins 

Aides.................................................................................Al Smith 

Ambassadors...................................................................Ed Dodge 

Arab Patrol............................................................ Frederick Field 

Band............................................................................Jerry Brooks 

Buccaneers..........................................................Eugene Tanguay 

Crazy Cops................................................................Micheal Klick 

Cycle Corps.............................................................. Daniel Jordan 

Facts and Figures......................................................... Glenn Cole 

Flags...........................................................................Bruce Fifield 

Funsters..................................................................Adam Tanguay 

Greeters.................................................................Crawford Perry 

Highlanders.......................................................Chester Matthews 

Karts.......................................................................... Chris Bartsch 

Klowns............................................................................ Jay Poirier 

Legion of Honor.......................................................Tony Perkins 

Log Rollers.................................................................Dana Brown 

Medical Unit............................................................David Saphier 

Mini Racers................................................................. John Mellor 

Mopeds................................................................Richard Thomas 

Motor Corps............................................................ David Billings 

Oriental Band......................................................... Steve Cappers 

Provost.......................................................................John Janosco 

Renegades................................................................ Edward Beals 

Royal Guards......................................................... Michael Birrell 

Second Section ……………………………………Robert Taylor 

E-MAIL ADDRESSES 

Potentate (John Gailey)................potentate@korashriners.org 

Recorder (Paul Sherman) ............ recorder@korashriners.org 

Office Manager (Kate Hansen)…..khansen@korashriners.org 

Webmaster (Scott Ainsworth) ... webmaster@korashriners.org 

Kora Sands ...........................................sands@korashriners.org 

HOSPITAL INFORMATION 

Boston Burns Hospital ..........................................617-722-3000 

Member Board of Governors .....................Barry Gates, P.P. 

Member Board of Governors ...................... John Knox, P.P. 

Member Board of Governors .................. Paul Poulin, M.D. 

Member Board of Governors………..….….David Saphier 

Member Board of Governors ............................ John Gailey 

Springfield Hospital .................. 413-787-2000 or 800-322-5905 

Member Board of Governors............................ Tim Luttrell 

Associate Member.......................................Stephen Morgan 

HEADS OF CLUBS/OTHER 

Androscoggin County Shrine Club ...................... Richard Leger 

Cumberland County Shrine Club ...................Arthur Jordan, Sr. 

Kennebec Valley Shrine Club ..................................... Jaison Hall 

Midcoast Shrine Club ..............................................Craig Cooley 

Oxford County Shrine Club ....................................... Paul Blank 

Western Mountain Shrine Club..............................Daniel Boivin 

York County Shrine Club ................................. Richard Norcross 

Circus .........................................................................Daniel Gove 

Communications Committee.... Douglas Phinney, Marc DeBlois 

Donor Relations ........................................................Tim Luttrell 

Feztival of Trees...........................Marc DeBlois, Bernie McAllister 

Hospital Committee ..................................................Tim Luttrell 

Kampers ..................................................................Dan Beardsley 

Kare for Kids Ride In ............................................ Brent Tanguay 

Kraftsman .............................................................. Michael Blank 

Lobster Bowl ...........................................................Brian Robbins 

Membership ..............................................................Sonny Jutras 

Public Relations....................................................William Gowen 

Widows Club…………………………………………Eileen Fales 

KORA SANDS DEADLINES 

July 15th, 2017 ~ to cover September, October and November 

October 15th, 2017 ~ to cover December, January, February 

February 15th, 2018~ to cover March, April and May 

April 15th, 2018 ~ to cover June, July and August 

Please e-mail articles and photographs to: 

sands@korashriners.org 

Kora Sands editor: Joline Cloutier, Central Maine Graphics 

Published four times a year by Kora Shrine Center 

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KORA SHRINE STATED MEETING 

TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 

Members Only 

AGENDA 

1700 to 1745 Unit Rooms Open for Refreshment 

Units without rooms open refreshments Greeters 

1745 to Dinning Hall / Invocation 

1745 to 1830 Dinner ** 

1830 Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance 

1835 Introduction of Ill. Potentate John Gailey 

1835 Good News and Recognition 

1840 Shrine Hospital Update 

1850 Ceremonial Review Ceremonial 

Master Bunky Hall 

1900-1930 Colonel Bernie McAllister 

Committee Reports 

A. Kora Ride In 

B. Membership Update 

C. Northeast Shrine Association 

D. Shrine Lobster Bowl 

E. Circus 

F. Feztival of Trees 

H Kora Foundation 

I. Trustees 

J. Other Committee Reports 

1930 Members/Directors Questions - Comments 

1935 Unit Colonel /Lt. Colonel Update 

1945 Ill. Potentate John Gailey 

2030 Meeting Adjourns 

A Proclamation 

Es Selamu Aleikum 

This call of the Muezzin 

cries out to all 

Ye Poor Sons of the Desert 

It is the will of Allah 

that the 

Summer Ceremonial of Kora Temple 

be held at 

Skowhegan Fair Grounds 

on Saturday, June 10 th , 

in the year of our Lord 2017 

Aleikum Es Selam 

Ill. John H. Gailey 

Illustrious Potentate 

Next Stated Meeting 

September September 26 

Refreshments ~ Second Section 

Serving and Clean up ~ Funsters and Greeters 

Table of Contents has been moved to page 46. 

SUMMER CEREMONIAL 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 

JUNE 2ND 

Register online at www.korashriners. 

org or by contacting the Kora Office 

at 207-782-6831 or email at 

khansen@korashriners.org. 

See pages 21-25. 

HILL STADIUM 

ON THE CAMPUS OF THORNTON 

ACADEMY IN SACO 

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FROM THE DESK 

OF THE POTENTATE 

by Illustrious Potentate John H. Gailey 

Illustrious Potentate John H. Gailey 

Welcome to Spring??? 

According to the calendar we are supposed to be 

in the season of Spring but it sure did not seem like it on April 

1st. Despite the snowstorm, Basket Bingo was a huge success! 

Great job by the many who worked hard on this annual event. 

That same evening, AROK Chapter of the Daughter of the Nile 

installed Heather Mayo as their new Queen. We wish Queen 

Heather a most successful year. 

Have you heard that a Circus was in town? The 64th 

presentation of the Kora Shrine Circus started on April 14 

in Lewiston and finished in Augusta on April 22nd. Thanks 

to all the Nobles and their ladies for the help they gave 

throughout the week. Without you it would have been a real 

struggle. It was great to see the tigers and elephants back in 

the program. 

Rounding out April activities was the Concert in the Park 

sponsored by the Kora Band. Always a nice afternoon of music by 

various musical groups. That same evening there was a Painting 

Party held in the Oasis as a fundraiser for the Cycle Corps. 

May ushers in Grand Lodge meetings on May1-3 in 

Northport and a Stamp ‘in Up Party scheduled the evening of 

May 12 in the Oasis. Please check you Kora Konnections and 

the last Sands for more details. Reservations can be made with 

Kate in the office. Finally, the Potentate and First Lady will be 

on their trip to South Dakota May19-25 with 40 Nobles, wives, 

and friends. 

Candidates! Candidates! Candidates! We need candidates 

to make our Summer Ceremonial (June 10) a memorable 

event. Please get their applications into the office as soon as 

possible. Also, don’t forget to sign up with Kate for meals that 

weekend. Please refer to the information in this Sands and or 

Spring Sands for details. We are looking forward to a great time 

in Skowhegan. Parade steps off at 10:00 am. 

July is the time for our Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic 

at Thornton Academy in Saco on July 15th. In addition to 

the game there are plans to include a community and Shrine 

parade and a Walk for Love earlier in the day. This is a big 

hospital fundraiser so your support is important to its success. 

Now to the NSA Field Days in Ottawa August 17-20. Hopefully 

you have made a room reservation by now. If not, call the office 

and let us work with you securing one. The information for 

meals and schedule of events is published within this Sands. 

Looking forward to a great time in Canada. 

We will finish up August with our Kora Ride In, another 

hospital fundraiser. Please mark the date – August 26 on your 

calendar. There will motorcycles, ATV’s, Classic Cars and many 

vendors available for your pleasure. 

I would like to take a minute to share a thought with those 

Nobles who have not paid their dues this year. I know in our 

busy lives we tend to forget things and it might be our dues. I 

am encouraging all Nobles who have not paid their dues for 

2017 to please do so by July 1st. I have picked July 1st because I 

have been told that Imperial will be sending out the 2018 dues 

letters in August. I don’t want to see anyone in double jeopardy. 

Your First Lady and I look forward to spending many great 

times with you as we go about our Shrine business and activities 

this year. Have a safe summer. 

MEMBERSHIP RAMBLINGS 

By Sonny Jutras, Membership Chairman 

As we quickly approach mid-year, we have already had 

many great events at Kora. The installation of Kora 

Officers In January with a new twist. Unit Directors were installed 

at the same time as the Divan officers. What a great idea. If we 

are to move into the future, we need to adapt to change. 

Robbie Burns night in February, this was an awesome night 

put on by the Highlanders. 

Also in February was the Kora Family and Friends Valentines 

party. This event was great and well attended. The kids (and 

adults) had a great time. 

The Kora Business Meeting in March was also very well 

attended, and a great meal was had by all. 

As I write this, we are coming into Circus week. We hope to 

later report, an awesome Circus. We have all the ingredients 

needed to accomplish this, even the weather looks good. 

There is much fun yet to come; the Summer Ceremonial in 

Skowhegan, the Ride-in at Twitchels Airport with Membership 

Appreciation included for this fun day and the Northeast 

Shrine Association Meeting in Ottawa. 

SUMMER CEREMONIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 2ND 

Register online at www.korashriners.org or by contacting the Kora Office 

at 207-782-6831 or email at khansen@korashriners.org. See pages 21-25. 

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Hope to see many of you at these events. If you have not 

been to Kora functions for a while, why not come and join in 

the fun. We are on this earth for a short time; let’s enjoy one 

another’s company. 

A huge thank you to everybody, that works so hard to put 

these events on. 

Please remember to work hard to find us new candidates for 

the Summer Ceremonial. 

KORA SHRINERS 

MEMBERSHIP RAFFLE 

Your membership team is holding a raffle, for a full 

lifetime membership to KORA Shriners. 

The tickets are 10.00 

The money raised will be for membership education and 

development. 

The drawing will be December 2 nd at the elections. 

You need not be present to win. 

Bring a new member to Kora, and the membership team will 

buy the first line singer one ticket for entry into the drawing. 

For tickets email: membership@ kora shriners.org or call 

the temple at 207-782-6831. We will make sure you get them. 

DISPATCH FROM THE 

CELESTIAL LODGE 

By Joseph Woodbury, Chaplain 

In the previous issue of the Sands, we were introduced to 

the Regius Poem also known as the Halliwell Manuscript. 

It is the oldest known surviving Masonic document. Scholars 

have determined that it was written at some time between 1390 

and 1425 AD. It is a 794 line poem written in ornate calligraphy 

over 64 vellum pages. It was given the name “Regius” for it was 

once the property of the Royal Library in England. (Regius, adj. 

belonging to the king.) It was transcribed by James Halliwell 

in 1840 who was the first in the speculative era to recognize it 

as a Masonic document hence the name Halliwell Manuscript. 

Interestingly, he was not a Mason himself. The author of the 

poem is unknown but is suspected to have been a priest who 

transcribed it from an earlier copy. 

The poem begins by tracing Masonry from Euclid in 

Egypt to medieval England. It follows with 15 Articles for the 

Master Mason, 15 points for the Apprentice, and concludes 

with instructions on good manners. Personally, I would not 

recommend that you read it for no other reason than I do 

not wish to be fact checked. However, if you fancy yourself a 

Shakespearean scholar, have plenty of free time, and have 

trouble sleeping at night, then by all means, Google it and enjoy. 

The 15 Articles for the Master Mason contain directives 

for the operative Mason (the Master Mason must make sure 

that the foundation of the building is well laid) as well as for 

the speculative Mason (the Master Mason must care about 

his fellows’ souls). The speculative portion must have been 

troubling for our friend Butch as he grappled with the purpose 

for it. We can imagine a conversation that he must have had 

with the Worshipful Master. 

Butch: Worshipful Master, I implore you for further light. 

WM: What seems to be troubling you, Butch? 

Butch: I have learned from sacred scripture that not 

only does a Mason have to have good masonry skills but also 

impeccable integrity and manners, too. If a Mason can erect a 

solid structure suitable for its intended purpose, what difference 

does his character make? 

WM: Butch, I envision that there will come a day when 

technology will advance to such a degree to render our craft 

obsolete. Structures will be made out of materials we cannot 

even fathom and erected in methods that we today would deem 

unbelievable. The labors of our future brethren will be lighter 

than our own. Without skill, character will be all they have left. 

Butch: But Worshipful, without honest, hard work, future 

generations will become soft, lazy, ignorant, and succumb to drink. 

WM: Sighing. I fear you may be right. 

Butch: What will the name be given to such vile, despicable, 

slothful, effeminate men who are rude, crude, and socially 

unacceptable? 

WM: Why “Highlanders”, of course. 

Suddenly, it seemed so clear to Butch. The warmth of the 

wisdom of the master flushed his face as he gave the due guard 

from the rear of alter and retired. 

So let that be a lesson to each and every noble: that one 

must internalize the teachings of our ancient Constitutions and 

Charges for if not, he may just end up wearing a skirt. 

KORA SHRINE CENTER FOUNDATION 

A 501 C 3 Corporation 

By Barry Gates, PP, President 

MISSION 

The mission of the Kora Shrine Center Foundation is 

to raise funds to preserve, protect and maintain the 

historic Kora Shrine Center and its significant artwork. 

The Foundation will raise capital to help underwrite the real 

estate related costs associated with maintaining and preserving 

the Kora Shrine Center. All donations to the Foundation are 

tax deductible under IRS Code 170. Donors will be entitled to 

declare their contribution as a charitable gift. Please consult 

your tax advisor, 

The Foundation welcomes gifts of cash, invested securities 

such as stocks and bonds, real estate, collectables, and life 

insurance proceeds. Multi-year pledge-giving is also an option 

for donors. Please consider the Foundation in your estate 

planning. Example: pledge-give $1,000/year for the next 5 

years, payable in lump-sum or installments. Representatives of 

the Foundation are anxious to meet with Nobles, and or their 

families, to discuss these and other giving-options. 

Contact Rick Olfene or Barry Gates for more information 






Cindy Hall loves the basket she won 

at bingo! 

Basket Bingo ~ April 1, 2017 

Mike Zubiate playing Hide N Seek 

Bob Taylor trying to help Brian and Robin Robbins 

Jim Hennemann the Bingo Calling 

like a pro! 

KORA KRAFTSMAN 

Sue Zubiate trying for 

the next Bingo win! 

On Saturday, April 8th, the Kora Kraftsman degree team raised three new Master Masons at Triangle Lodge #1. A great time was had by all. 

-Photo submitted by Noble Tom Fales 

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KORA SHRINE BALL ~ FEB 25, 2017 

John & Tina Dumas 

Dave & Jody Madore and Jenn and Len 

Lamoreau 

Karen & Bob McWilliam 

Crazy Cops dressed to the nine! 

Tom & Trudi Budek 

LOBSTER BOWL TEAM MEETING ~ APRIL 2, 2017 

Players, Cheerleaders & Families 

Shriner patient Leigh 

Dittman 

Some members may not be aware of the presence of 

local shrine clubs in Koraland. Shrine clubs for years 

have been a way to further extend the fellowship of our 

fraternity. Clubs are localized to certain communities, 

making it more convenient for our nobles and their 

ladies to gather and socialize on a more frequent basis. 

Membership is open to any noble; you are welcome to 

join any shrine club you wish regardless of your home 

location. Shrine clubs generally meet in the Fall, Winter 

and Spring, moving functions outside for the summer 

months. Membership is extended to brand new nobles 

SHRINE CLUBS 

Mark Fournier Jr & Bob Doyle 

Tim Luttrell & Shriner 

patient Mahlon Schneck 

for no dues assessment during their first calendar 

year as a shriner. Many newer members do not get the 

opportunity to experience all that the fraternity has to 

offer, these club meetings are a great way to meet fellow 

nobles and ladies. 

This article should stand as an open invitation to all 

nobles not currently a member of a shrine club to seek 

out their local group, contact the person listed in this 

article and join in the camaraderie. The following clubs 

are actively meeting and welcoming new members. 

See inside front cover for contact information. 



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We have reserved a second bus for the Northeast, please contact Kate for more info. 

SAVE THE DATE 

Bernie McAllister & Michael Higgins 






July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month. 

The following is a reflection from a Shriners Hospitals for 

Children — Boston parent whose daughter was born with cleft 

lip and palate. 

BOSTON HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS 

Kara’s Story 

By Ethel Dow, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston parent 

I was 34 weeks pregnant when doctors told me there was a 

possibility my baby would be born with both cleft lip and palate. 

This news came as huge shock. The condition does not run on 

either side of the family and my older daughter was not born 

with either cleft lip or palate. A few weeks later, beautiful Kara 

was born and the doctors’ concerns were confirmed. 

Kara’s father and I found Shriners Hospitals for Children — 

Boston through an acquaintance in our town whose children 

had seen Dr. Lewis. I made an appointment, had a consultation 

and left our first visit feeling completely comfortable placing 

my daughter’s care in his hands. 

This was just the beginning of Kara’s journey. We have been 

going to the Boston Shriners Hospital since Kara was six weeks 

old. Today she is a happy, healthy nine-year-old. We have a 

great love for all the staff, all the nurses in the clinic and on the 

recovery floor, and Susie the medical photographer. The nurses 

who have cared for Kara take care of her like she is their own 

daughter. As a mom, I cannot thank them enough. 

Kara’s journey at Shriners Hospital has also brought new 

friends. She became best of friends with one of her “roommates,” 

keeping in touch often. 

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston is a special place, 

not just because of the great care Kara has received, but because 

of the tremendous support we have all received. 

Girl comes to Boston for treatment of burn injuries – gains so much more! 

Esterlina’s story 

By Hilary Smith-Chong, DPT, PCS, staff physical therapist, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston 

Esterlina arrived in Boston this past fall from the 

Dominican Republic, for treatment of a severe burn injuries, 

but was able to receive so much more. Esterlina was 6 years 

old when she was injured and started her treatment here. 

She had full thickness burns to her abdomen and both legs 

from her dress catching fire. It was reported that she had 

developmental delays and that she was not able to speak. She 

was scared and not able to communicate her wants and needs 

to the staff. Over time, her team was able to build a rapport 

with her and found ways to communicate through gestures 

and pointing. She only had three words in her vocabulary, 

but had a persistent spirit and positive energy. 

Esterlina needed to be in the hospital for several months 

as she underwent skin grafting and serial casting to treat her 

burn injuries and contractures (a condition of shortening and 

hardening of muscles, tendons or other tissue, often leading to 

deformity and rigidity of joints.) As the relationship between 

Esterlina, her mother and the Shriners Hospital staff grew, her 

team discovered that Esterlina had perforated eardrums. Her 

team began to suspect that Esterlina’s communication issues 

were the result of hearing loss caused by ear infections she had 

as an infant. Once Esterlina’s burn injuries were stable, the 

team worked to have her seen by the experts at Massachusetts 

Eye and Ear. 

At Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Esterlina was seen by an 

otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) who diagnosed 

her with moderate hearing loss in both ears and recommended 

that she receive hearing aids. She was able to receive hearing 

aids through the Curing Kids Fund. According to their website, 

the Curing Kids Fund uses donations to “fund research and 




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treatment for children with conditions that affect vision and 

hearing and other debilitating disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, 

throat, head and neck.” 

Esterlina’s hearing aids opened up the world of sound 

to her. She was able to receive speech and language therapy 

at Massachusetts General Hospital while she also received 

rehabilitation services at Shriners Hospital for her burn 

injuries. One day while waiting for her during one of her final 

appointments with the doctor at Shriners Hospitals for Children 

— Boston, there was a small string quartet playing for patients 

in the waiting room. This was the first time Esterlina had heard 

live music with her new hearing aids. Esterlina was ecstatic and 

had a smile from ear to ear. One of the players allowed her to 

play his cello. The crowd surrounding her all had tears in their 

eyes. A whole new world had opened up for this beautiful girl 

with the infectious smile. 

Esterlina returned home to the Dominican Republic with 

her wounds healed and with a new way to experience and 

interact with the world. She will be returning to Boston in a few 

months and the whole team looks forward to hearing what she 

has to say. 

SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS 

Springfield Shriners Hospital Initiates New Sports Health and Medicine Program 

Shriners Hospitals for 

Children® — Springfield 

recently launched a monthly 

Sports Health and Medicine 

clinic focusing on training, 

injury prevention and the care 

of children and adolescents 

with sports injuries. As the only 

pediatric orthopaedic experts 

in western Massachusetts, the 

medical staff is excited about 

expanding services to the 

Dr. Martinez- Silvestrini 

area’s athletic population. 

Dr. Julio Martinez- Silvestrini, who is heading up the program 

is board certified in sports medicine and has more than 14 years 

of experience treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries at 

Baystate Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 

As a former athlete, Dr. Martinez- Silvestrini understands 

the urgency and passion of sports participants. As a trained 

physician, he also maintains perspective on the need for 

recovery and complete healing of the injured patient. Sports 

injuries are unique in that athletes desire to return to the court 

or field quickly and safely. 

Dr. Martinez-Silvestrini has extensive experience with 

nonsurgical care of injuries related to the performing arts, 

exercise and athletics. He received his medical degree from the 

University of Puerto Rico, and completed his physical medicine 

and rehabilitation residency through Puerto Rico University 

Hospital. In addition, he completed a sports medicine 

fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is 

also a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine 

and Rehabilitation. 

Dr. Martinez-Silvestrini holds the Sports Health and Medicine 

Clinic on the first Friday of every month at the Springfield 

Shriners Hospital. The patients have access to ancillary services 

such as physical and occupational therapy, bracing (including 

custom-built orthotics), a state-of-the-art motion analysis center 

and, if necessary, early referral for surgical evaluation. 






Meet Luis 

I grew up with a 

particular challenge that 

is present in 1 out of every 

400 births; I was born with 

Pectus Excavatum (PE). 

As I grew up I noticed my 

chest was very different 

than my friends’, which 

at first made me selfconscious 

and shy about 

showing my chest in 

public. 

After a growth spurt I 

kept noticing that I could 

not tolerate exercise like all 

of my friends did. One day 

in gym class, I was playing 

basketball and suddenly 

started feeling dizzy and 

winded, and I fainted. 

It wasn’t until my junior year in high school that I discovered 

I had PE. In health class, one of my friends brought to my 

teacher’s attention that my chest was sunken. He was a doctor 

and explained what PE was and that it could be corrected. He also 

told me that he volunteered at a hospital in the United States who 

came to the Dominican Republic every year to evaluate kids with 

orthopaedic problems like me. He was referring to the amazing 

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts. 

When I arrived at Shriners Hospital, I received nothing but 

exceptional loving care from everyone. From the volunteer 

drivers and the person in charge of the front desk to the 

amazing hospital nurses and doctors, all treated me with the 

upmost respect, love and care anyone could ever wish for. 

After my surgery in 2011, I stayed in the hospital for 6 days. 

My amazing, loving and caring nurses, Chris, Cindy, Carol and 

Rene, made sure that I felt as comfortable as possible at all times. 

When I returned to the hospital three years later for 

my second surgery, the care was as exceptional as I had 

remembered. Everyone remembered me as if I was there the 

day before. I truly have the most wonderful memories from this 

entire experience. 

I graduated in the fall of 2016, and I am a civil engineer. I also 

teach English as a second language at a school in the Dominican 

Republic. Thanks to the amazing work of the Springfield 

Shriners Hospital team, I am able to live a healthy life, exercise 

regularly, and even go out for a 5km run from time to time. 

I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to Sandra Morales, 

Luz Garcia, my amazing surgeon Dr. Stanley Konefal, Jessie 

Hagerman, and all of the amazing nurses who took care of me 

like family. That is what you become once you go to Shriners 

Hospital, family. 

Meet Taylor: Nothing will ever slow her down 

In June 2008, we were expecting our second child, when I 

went in for a routine ultrasound. I knew in my heart I was having 

another girl and couldn’t wait to get home to tell my husband. 

The next few hours changed our lives forever. I learned that 

ultrasounds are for more than just confirming due dates and 

the baby’s gender. It was that day I understood where the old 

saying “10 fingers and 10 toes” came from. The ultrasound 

revealed that a blood clot stopped our baby girl’s arm from 

forming. She was going to be born with one hand. 

As I mourned the loss of 5 tiny fingers, I feared what other 

people’s perceptions of her would be and the struggles she 

would face. I wondered if we would be able to ride ATV’s as a 

family. I wondered if she would be able to tie her own shoes. 

In the following weeks I lived online. I found and spoke with 

a prosthetics company close to home. For a brief moment, my 

silly worries were put to rest when I saw their President (a lefty 

just like our baby girl) riding his motorcycle. I proceeded to 

call our insurance company, found out they would not cover 

prosthetics and wondered what we were going to do to get the 

services our daughter needed. 

Thanks to word of mouth, almost 200 miles away from me, 

a member of the Kora Shriners told my mother about Shriners 

Hospitals for Children. 

When we made our first trip to the Springfield Shriners 

Hospital, nothing could have prepared me for the moment we 

stepped inside. The staff eagerly awaits your arrival and they 

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make sure that your child’s visit is more like a day at the park. 

Taylor received her first “Armie” when she was 4 months 

old and it was love at first sight. We look forward to her upper 

extremity clinic visits. They give Taylor a chance to be around 

other kids like her and all of them are perfect just as she is. 

Taylor is currently 8 years old. She participates in a wide 

variety of sports: soccer, cheerleading, gymnastics and her 

favorite sport baseball! She loves art, and has won a handful 

of awards for her pieces. She also enjoys snowboarding and 

snowshoeing, driving her snowmobile and ATV, swimming, 

snorkeling, fishing, water tubing, riding her bike and hiking. If 

it’s outdoors, chances are she does it and loves it. She never lets 

anything hold her back. 

As time progressed, all the fears I once had for her were 

completely replaced with joy. 

Worth the trip 

By Sarah Durgin, M.H.S., PA-C 

How far would you 

travel to obtain the best 

care for your child? 

Since December 2010, 

Jason and his parents 

have traveled more than 

13,500 miles over the 

course of 61 trips from 

their home in the capital 

region of New York to 

Shriners Hospitals for 

Children —Springfield 

all to receive care for 

Jason’s club feet. 

Finding a New 

Approach – Clubfoot is 

a congenital condition, 

present at birth, in which 

the foot is twisted out of 

shape or position. Jason 

– currently 7 years old – was born with bilateral club feet that 

were initially treated by a local orthopaedist. By the time Jason 

was 5 months old, however, the physician realized he had no 

further options to care for this complex condition – Jason 

needed specialized pediatric care. At his parents’ request, Jason 

was referred to the Springfield Shriners Hospital. 

When first seen there, Jason’s feet were very irritated from 

prior casting. The expert staff at the Springfield Shriners 

Hospital recommended a period out of casts to allow the skin 

and feet to recover. 

After the break, David Drvaric, M.D., and Physician 

Assistant Sarah Durgin, M.H.S., P.A.-C., began casting again, 

using the Ponseti method. In this nonsurgical approach, 

gentle manipulation is used to stretch contracted ligaments, 

repositioning the foot in stages through a series of casts that 

are changed weekly. This method gradually straightens the foot 

into the correct position. 

Jason’s left foot responded well, without the need for a 

tenotomy, or surgery to lengthen the heel cord. The procedure 

was necessary for the right foot, however, to allow Jason’s foot 

to be flat on the ground when he walked. Jason’s feet were 

also placed in special shoes 

connected by a bar; these were 

worn every night to maintain 

the corrected position of the 

feet. 

Further Treatment 

Three years later, Jason’s 

feet had a recurrence and two 

additional episodes of casting 

were required to stretch out his 

heel cords. Jason was also given 

custom braces to wear. These 

were made on-site in the Pediatric 

Orthotic and Prosthetic Service 

department at the Springfield 

Shriners Hospital. 

In the past several years, 

Jason has received additional 

treatment at the hospital. 

Most recently, in April 2016, 

Jason had surgery on his right 

foot to adjust the muscles and 

tendons. He is now doing 

quite well, but his care team 

will continue to monitor Jason 

as he grows to make sure his 

feet are aligned and pain-free. 

When asked whether all the 

travel was worth it to receive 

this care for Jason, his mother 

answered, “Every mile.” 






Please join us for 

Membership Appreciation 

in conjunction with the 

Ride in at Twitchels Airport 

For the Nobility, Families, and Friends 

Saturday, August 26, 2017 

ppenley@payrollmgt.com 

Cell: 207-860-9380 

Noble Patrick e. PeNley 

AKA: “PAtches” 

Account Manager 

Payroll and Tax 

Reporting Services 

www.payrollmgt.com 

Opening Ceremonies 

at 9:00 AM, 

Awards and Recognition 

Early Afternoon 

Reception of 

New Nobles and their Ladies 

To All Nobles who are interested in starting an atv/utv/side by side unit within Kora Shrine. 

I am looking to see how many people will be willing to be part of 

a unit which will use atv/utv/side by side cars for the benefit of Kora 

Shrine. 

Term car means any atv/utv/side by side or any vehicle used in 

the unit. 

These cars will be used in parades and demonstrations to help raise money for our temple and 

our children at our children’s hospitals. 

People need to own their own car and or have one donated to them or to the temple to use. 

Once there is deemed that there is enough people interested in forming a unit we will reply via email, text or phone 

(email is preferred, but not necessary) to setup a meeting. 

Once the unit gets formed we will then work on the by-laws of the unit. 

Please respond with your name, email and phone number so that we may contact you if there is enough people interested 

in creating a unit. 

Please add Kora ATV to the subject line so I know what it’s all about. 

Sincerely, 

John Hutchins – Aide 

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ILL Sir John and Lady Phyllis 

invite all Golfers 

to explore this New Golf Course!! 

ILL Sir John and Lady Phyllis 

invite you to explore 

A wonderful day-Whitewater Rafting!! 

Friday, June 9th- 7 AM 

departure from Fairgrounds 

This is a great opportunity for those 

seeking some adventure during 

your stay in Central Maine!! 

Our Recorder PP Paul Sherman has made 

arrangements for a Golf Outing 

on Friday, June 9th! 

This course is only a year old 

and reviews have been fantastic! 

So get your 4-some together and explore this 

fantastic course while in Central Maine! 

The fee is $54pp and includes cart (Pay at Course) 

Please call the Club House directly to reserve your 

Tee Time, 207-635-3060 

FMI-contact PP Paul Sherman at 207-782-6931 

or visit the Diadema website at 

www.diademagolf.com 

We will provide bus transportation 

to and from Magic Falls Raftingthey 

will provide lunch as well!! 

All this for just $69.50 PP 

includes wet suit 

(See registration form in Sands) 

PS:-you will be back for Happy Hour!!! 

FMI-Brian Robbins at 207-215-9368 

or visit the Magic Falls website at 

www.magicfalls.com 






Kora Karts Ladies selling circus toys in Augusta 

An Elephant ride for the Madore Family 

Cycle Corp selling some toys in Lewiston 

The beauty of the tiger 

Illustrious John Gailey and a few of the Kora Clowns! 

Illustrious John Gailey and 

Lady Phyllis having some fun! 

Crystal and Jim Thibodeau 

Terry Parker and Diane Jutras 

Wally Bragdon always smiling 

Cycle Corp hitching a ride! 

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KORA KARES FUND SCHOLARSHIP 

This fund is administered by the Potentate and Board of Directors. A $500 scholarship will be given each year to 

a student continuing his/her education. To apply, the student should send a letter to the Potentate detailing his/ 

her plans to further or continue his/her education. Include the reason he/she selected their field of study and their 

plans for after graduation. Preference will be given to a Noble and his family, but is open to any qualified student. 

The scholarship will be awarded at the Summer Ceremonial and available for the following academic year. 

In addition to the letter, please complete the following: 

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Email address: ______________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________________ 

Father’s Name: ________________________________________Occupation: ______________________ Is he a Shriner? ________ 

Mother’s Name: ____________________________________Occupation: __________________________ 

Father’s and/or Mother’s Address (if different from above) ________________________________________________________ 

If Father is a Shriner, Shrine Center: ________________________________Member No.__________ 

To what youth organization affiliated with Freemasonry do (have) you belong(ed)? 

(DeMolay, Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, etc.) ___________________________________ 

To what other school related groups do you belong? _____________________________________________________________ 

State briefly you extracurricular school-related interests/activities __________________________________________________ 

Name of accredited school to be attended: __________________________________________ Major: ____________________ 

Address of School: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Which year will you be entering? (fresh, soph, jr., sr.) 

___________________________ Current GPA: _____________________ 

For what career are you planning? _____________________________________________________________________________ 

If undecided, indicate possible choices: ________________________________________________________________________ 

Additional information you wish to be considered? ______________________________________________________________ 

Please submit the following documentation with the application: 

a. Most current copy of high school/ college transcript 

b. At least one confidential letter or recommendation from an instructor, counselor, or advisor. 

Please include a brief statement describing your current educational goals and their relationship to your career 

plans: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 

I believe the foregoing statements to be accurate. I hereby pledge any Kora Kares Scholarship monies awarded 

to me will be used strictly for college expenses such as tuition, supplies, and room and board. 

Date: _________________________________________Signature: ____________________________________________ 

Kora Kare Scholarship aid is a gift, not a loan, and can be based on academic achievement, participation in worthwhile activities, financial 

need, and self-help. Checks will be issued by August 1 st to the successful applicant(s) drawn payable to the student recipient. 

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Saturday, September 23, 2017 

KORA LADIES APPRECIATION NIGHT 

“Dancing Under the Stars” 

with Illustrious Potentate John Gailey and Lady Phyllis 

Italian Heritage Center 

40 Westland Avenue, Portland, Maine 

5:30 Cocktails/cheese and crackers 

6:00 Dinner 

7:00 to 10:00 Dancing with “The Party Starters” Band 

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UNIT’S COLONEL CORNER 

By Kora Units Colonel Bernie McAllister 

The Summer will soon be is 

here and with that comes 

much visibity of Kora Shrine Units 

to the public. With the Summer 

Ceremonial, parades and other 

events that have become part of our 

history we have a chance to increase 

awareness of our hospitals and our faternity. As we attend these 

events lets share with our communites the opportunities caring 

for children and being a Shrine Mason have to offer. 

In June we will be in Showhegan for our annual Summer 

Ceremonial. I hope to see you as part of the white water rafting 

trip on Friday June 9th, I am certain this will be a fun filled 

day. As you know by now, we will be based at the Showhegan 

Fair Gounds and I am encouraging all Kora members, even if 

you are not spending the weekend, to come to Showhegan for 

Saturday the 10th. Be on the sideline to show your support 

for the newest members of Kora and the Unit members as they 

parade on the streets. 

On July 15 th we be in Saco for the Annual Lobster Bowl 

Football Game at Thorton Academy Field. We plan to do what 

we have in the past with Unit members going on the field. 

As always, the Football Committee can use help and I would 

encourage anyone who can to call or e-mail Asst. Raban Brian 

Robbin and let him know where you can help. This will be 

the second year that there will be a Walk for Love to support 

Shriners Hospital. This is a one mile walk beginning and ending 

at Waterhouse Field. 

In August we have two big events the Northeast ShrineFall 

Field Dayin Ottawa, Canada. Hope you have planned to join 

us on the memorable trip. As many of you may have heard, 

in Ottawa some Kora members will be initiated into the 

Shriner International Hillybillies. There will be much more 

coming in the next edition of the Kora Sands or through Kora 

Connections. If you are interested in this group please contact 

me or Outer Guard Chris Desoto to discuss the next steps in 

the formation of this club and hopefully at some point become 

a Unit of Kora Shrine. Another club that has started is the Kora 

Brewmasters Cub. I want to thank Captain of the Guard Steve 

Peterson for his work in getting this club up & running and 

receiving their charter. 

The second be event will be on August on the 26th we 

will return to Turner to the annual Kora Kare Ride- In and 

Barbeque Competition. I want to give a shout out to Noble 

John Hutchins who is working on the creation of a ATV Club 

within Kora Shrine. I suspect that many ATV riders within Kora 

will be participating in the event. I know that John has some 

plans for other rides and to participte in parades. John is a 

member of the Aides Corp stop by and talk with him about his 

ideas. 

KORA SHRINE STATED MEETING 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 

Members Only 

AGENDA 

1700 to 1745 Unit Rooms Open for Refreshment 

Units without rooms open refreshments 

1745 to Dinning Hall / Invocation 

1745 to 1830 Dinner ** 

1830 Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance 

1835 Introduction of Ill. Potentate John Gailey 

1835 Good News and Recognition 

1840 Shrine Hospital Update 

1850 Ceremonial Review Ceremonial Master Bunky 

Hall 

1900-1930 Colonel Bernie McAllister 

Committee Reports 

A. Kora Ride In 

B. Membership Update 

C. Northeast Shrine Association 

D. Shrine Lobster Bowl 

E. Circus 

F. Feztival of Trees 

G. Kora Foundation 

H. Trustees 

I. Other Committee Reports 

1930 Members/Directors Questions - Comments 

1935 Unit Colonel /Lt. Colonel Update 

1945 Ill. Potentate John Gailey 

2030 Meeting Adjourns 

Next Stated Meeting 

November 28, 2017 

Arab Patrol Refreshments 

Highlanders and Klowns Serving Dinner 

and Clean Up 

In the last couple of years we have lost a couple of Units. 

It is time to recommit ourselves to the existing units. I asking 

that unit members to support your unit’s leadership. There are 

members of Kora’s leadership team who are willing to work 

with units directors and other club officers on leadership skill 

necessary to run an effective unit. The Kora leadership team 

See Unit’s, continued on page 40 






Unit’s, continued from page 39 

in the last few months has or is in the process of approving 

new units and clubs. That same offer of assistance to leadership 

development has or will be offered to those new clubs or units. 

We know that it is the Units and Clubs of Kora that are the 

backbone of what Kora does. If you as a director/leader of a 

unit or club would like assistance with leadership and or ideas 

for your unit or club please contact me or your unit liason. 

Summer Ceremonial June 9 and 10 

The Lobster Bowl Football Game July 15th 

NSA Ottowa Canada August 17-18-19 

Kora Kare Ride-In at Turner August 26 

O’zapft is…(It’s tapped…) Kora Band’s Fourth “First 

Annual” OktoberFez will be held on Saturday evening, October 

7, 2017 at Kora Temple. This event will include a German Band, 

German Style Meal, Beer, Wine, Dancing, and lots of fun! Please 

mark your calendar, because you will not want to miss this great 

event! For more information see our ad in this Sands. 

Again, the band is always looking for new members, so if you 

have ever played an instrument or would like to just “help out”, 

Let’s particpate in these events and renew old friendships 

and make some new ones! 

Stated Meeting Tuesday June 6th 2017 

Serving Dinner and Cleanup - Band & Facts and Figures 

Open Room/ Hospitality - Renegades 

Stated Meeting Tuesday September 26th 2017 

Serving Dinner and Cleanup - Funsters & Greeters 

Open Room/ Hospitality - Second Section 

Think membership and support Kora Shrine! 

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BAND 

by Steve Peterson, President 

Kora Band will be holding our Annual Summer Concert on 

Tuesday, July 25th at the Oxford American Legion at 6:30 pm. 

Please mark your calendar and come out with your whole family 

to enjoy these great evening of music and support your Kora 

Band. 

Our “Concert in the Park” was held at Kora Temple on 

Saturday afternoon, April 29th was a great success. We want to 

thank everyone who helped out with this Hospital fundraiser. 

We want to specially thank the Westbrook City Band, the 

Bath Municipal Band, Low 

Commotion, the Kora 

Highlander, and Maine 

Public Safety Pipe & Drum 

Corp. 

Our new German 

Ensemble will serve as our 

parade ensemble and will 

be performing on our band 

trailer for our parades 

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we welcome you to join the band unit or just “sit-in” at any of 

our rehearsals or meetings. For more details and exact dates 

contact Steve Peterson at 713-5318 or e-mail at sales@downeast.com. 

Don’t forget to stop by and visit us in the band room at the 

top of the stairs, our door is always 

BUCCANEERS 

Brandan Roberts, President and Scribe 

Wow! As I write this, the 64 th annual Shrine Circus has 

already started in Lewiston. What a great way to start the spring 

off as the last of the snow melts away and the warmer weather 

sets in. For a while there it almost looked as if we’d be trudging 

around in a foot of snow wearing our buccaneer outfits! The 

Circus is kick-starting the year for the Buccaneers as we gear up 

for the events and parades that will make up our summer. Now 

is the perfect time to join our crew so you can be involved in 

all the fun. We’re a family-orientated unit that enjoys meeting 

and greeting the children attending the Circus as well as 

various parades across Maine dressed up as friendly pirates. If 

interested, contact any of the Buccaneers and we will be glad to 

send you information and an application! We hope to see you 

soon! 

CRAZY COPS 

by Mike O’Leary, Scribe 

A Proclamation 

Es Selamu Aleikum 

This call of the Muezzin 

cries out to all 

Ye Poor Sons of the Desert 

It is the will of Allah 

that the 

Fall Ceremonial of Kora Temple 

be held at 

the Kora Shrine Center 

on Saturday, September 30th, 

in the year of our Lord 2017 

Aleikum Es Selam 

Ill. John H. Gailey 

Illustrious Potentate 

FLAG UNIT 

by Bruce Fifield, Director/Scribe 

Dear Nobles and Ladies, 

We trust you have all had a wonderful winter and early 

spring! As flowers bloom and trees turn green, Crazy Cops are 

gearing up for another busy parade season with bundles of 

anticipation. We are in the process of building two new carts, 

courtesy of Able Power Rooter of Lewiston and Triple A Foam 

of Greene. Another sponsor for a third new cart is also in the 

works. Additionally, Crazy Cops are getting excited for the 

upcoming Summer Ceremonial events in Skowhegan and the 

NSA Fall Field Days events in Ottawa. We would like to welcome 

our newest member, Jon Lizotte Jr., to our unit. Have a safe, 

joyful summer season! 

Congratulations to Illustrious John H. Gailey, our newly 

elected Potenate and his lovely First Lady Phyllis. We look 

forward to a great year and are here to support you and your 

missions and stand ready to assist in any way we can. 

As always, we are looking for new members who would 

like to join our proud Flag Unit. Our roster is down to eleven 

members, of which only upward to eight of us are able to march 

at any given parade. 

Our Treasurer Larry Grady has given notice that he can 

no longer continue in this position because of health issues. 

We are in hopes that a current member will be willing to step 

forward and take over this role. This will be addressed at our 

yearly meeting on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Union Masonic 

Hall at 7PM. 

We will continue to do the good work we do as Shriners. 






FUNSTERS 

by Adam ‘Simba’ Tanguay, Director 

Well it’s the start of our busy season for the funsters, starting 

with the circus. So far the shows appear to be going well. We 

have had a good turn out by our members and I am hoping that 

it continues for the rest of the performances. 

We also have been receiving parade requests and getting 

ready to perform for the those communities. We will be having 

a work day soon to get our train clean and ready as well. 

We hope to see our shrine families on the side of our parade 

and can’t wait to participate. 

GREETERS 

By Craig Rubner, Scribe 

The Greeters recently gathered together at DaVincis’, for 

a late winter dinner get together. We had a great turnout and 

it was fun to see our Nobles and their Ladies circulating and 

catching up with everyone. Of special note, it was good to see 

Dwinal and Aaron there. Pop and Norma Gilbert were there 

too. We all got to sing Happy Birthday to Pop. Congratulations 

and best wishes for many more! 

On March 16 th Crawford Perry, Tom Ray and Fred Bockus 

visited with Lady Ellie Gove, widow of a former Greeter. She 

was very moved when they presented her with a certificate for 

the 100 Million Dollar Club in memory of her late husband 

Roy Gove. The club was established with the goal of raising 

100 Million Dollars for the Shriners Hospitals endowment fund 

through gifts or bequests of $100 or more. 

By the time this comes out in the next Sands the Circus 

will have come and gone and Spring will be in full bloom. 

Hopefully all of us were able to get out and support the shows. 

The Summer Ceremonial in Skowhegan, East/West Football 

Game and Kora Kare for Kids Ride-in are all coming up soon. 

The Greeters need everyone’s help to do our part and make 

these events successful. If you know a Brother or Noble who 

would be a good fit for the Greeters encourage them to come 

and meet with us or help out at one of our events. 

I recently spoke with Crawford and during our discussion 

he mentioned that at the East/West Football Game another 

group will be taking over the 50/50 raffle. This will help us to 

better fulfill our duties at the gates, and also give my legs a break 

from hiking up and down the stands with the kids. It’s been fun 

working with the DeMolay boys and Rainbow Girls. Seeing such 

a great bunch of kids supporting the Shrine Hospitals and at 

the same time getting out and showcasing their organizations 

has been very rewarding. 

Having fun helping Kids is one of our mottoes. So, 

don’t forget that there are several Greeter events coming up. 

In addition to the Shrine events listed in Sands, members of 

the Unit are looking into a day at the Maine State Museum 

and then going to the Red Barn. An email about the Cabbage 

Island Lobster feed trip was recently sent out and sounds like a 

lot of fun. See you at Kora! 

KARTS 

by Dan Guilmette, Scribe 

Greetings Fellow Nobles and Kora Kart fans! Its spring time 

and we are getting the itch... The itch to get those karts out and 

make kids smile. By now the circus will have passed and The 

Kart unit will be getting things ready for the parade season. We 

hope you all had a chance to help make this year’s Kora Shrine 

Circus a success, we all enjoyed pitching in where we could. 

In February, Noble Matt Ouellette and myself took a road 

trip and headed to Georgia to pick up a new trailer for our unit. 

I wish I had a great story to tell with many trials and tribulations 

that happened along the way, but it was a pretty uneventful trip. 

24 hrs straight down, a night’s sleep, picking up the trailer, and 

24 hrs straight back. The only thing I will add here is that if you 

ever find yourself travelling through Jessup Georgia, plug your 

nose, you’ll thank me later… 

STAY CONNECTED 

The names from right to left are Crawford Perry, Fred Bockus, and 

Tom Ray are behind Mrs. Gove. 

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A few karts are being worked on now, getting some 

much needed maintenance and updates. Nobles 

Jaison Hall and Bernie Fortin have worked to give our 

kart shields a fresh new look and boy don’t they shine! 

On April 29 th , the unit will be having a spring get-together at 

Amici’s Cucina, an Italian restaurant in Waterville. This was 

a great opportunity for us to get together, socialize and just 

have fun before the busy summer sets in. Summer ceremonial 

should be coming right up and is an exciting time as it marks 

the start of our parade season. If there are any new nobles 

that are looking to join a fun and exciting unit, just search for 

the yellow shirts. We are pretty visible at any Shrine event or 

parade. Of course you can always get in touch with our unit 

director Chris Bartsch (861-2772) or our Secretary Jaison Hall 

(446-3576). 

LEGION OF HONOR 

by Bob Maxfield, Scribe 

On April 2, 2017 the Legion of Honor was at the Portland 

Jetport to welcome home another Honor Flight. There were 

five Legionnaires standing tall next to the Coast Guard and the 

Marines. Definitely have to say we looked sharp! There were 

about 30 Veterans on board the plane. It was a mixed group this 

time. There were WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans. They 

were all happy to see us when they arrived. What impressed 

everyone the most was the gentleman who was wearing a hat 

that said: WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was there to help 

greet everyone who came off the plane. Talk about a hero. He 

just blew us away. 

MOTOR CORPS 

by Kevin T. Cole, Scribe 

We’re all getting our cars out for the parade season. Let’s 

all remember that, even though vehicles with antique plates 

don’t require a Maine annual safety inspection, they should be 

checked thoroughly by a qualified mechanic before heading 

for our first parade. We are here to help kids, not to put them 

at risk. 

If you haven’t already done so, please provide a copy of 

your driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance card to 

Secretary Lee Wright. If you have acquired a vehicle that has 

not yet been inspected by the unit, please arrange for this to 

happen before driving it to a parade. 

As of this writing, our meeting at 12:30 on April 30 at Bray’s 

Brew Pub in Naples hasn’t yet happened. If you receive this issue 

prior to that date, please plan to attend. The next meeting, at 

which spouses are invited, will be held on Memorial Day at the 

Clambake in Pine Point between the two parades. 

The first parade will be in Brunswick/Topsham. Please be 

sure to arrive early, as the Topsham police likely will close off 

access to the lineup area at 8:00 A. M. The second one will be 

in Old Orchard Beach. Target lineup time is noon. If we arrive 

at the Clambake promptly at eleven when its doors open, we’ll 

have time to eat and make it to the lineup on time. 

This year looks like it will be a good one for the Motor 

Corps. We plan on having a strong presence at many parades 

and hope to participate in the Northeast Shrine Association 

Field Days in Ottowa in August. Members, we need to make 

our reservations for NESA now and discuss whether we want to 

convoy to Ottowa. 

As always, Nobles, if you have an antique, a convertible or 

a specialty vehicle and you’re interested in joining the Motor 

Corps, please let us know. We’d love to have you! 

See you on the highway! 

RENEGADES 

by Tim Beals, Scribe 

Spring has sprung and parade season is here! The Renegades 

are looking forward to our 41st year of delighting crowds all 

over Maine. We have anywhere from 12-15 parades to prepare 

for, so it’ll be a busy spring and summer. 

We’re always looking for new recruits to squeeze into 

the Jeeps, and to enjoy fellowship and hospitality after the 

parades. If you want to join an active, family-friendly unit, give 

us a try! 






SECOND SECTION 

by Jim Hennemann, Scribe 

Spring has sprung and the snow banks have retreated for 

another year. I only wish the fish bit as well as the black flies. As 

things green up, people seem to cheer up. Mud season should 

be done by the time this goes to print and it will be safe to walk 

in your door yard without wearing waders. Speaking of waders, 

I got The Wife a pair of them at the store with the frilly clothes 

that are usually made up of see through fabric. Not sure how 

warm they are to fish with since there is no fabric between the 

thighs but they sure look good on her! Thank goodness that 

fuzzy night gown can go back in the closet. 

Back to business now. The Circus turnout from the 2nd 

Section was great. You guys kicked butt. Thank you, it was a 

nice problem to have when there were more guys than jobs. 

Hopefully we made some money, the show was a good one. I 

think I need to drop a few pounds. The guy with the elephants 

kept trying to put the saddle on me between shows. I thought 

about taking a ride, but the elephant would have none of it as 

she gave me that look I usually only get from the Mrs……you 

know the one she gave me a minute ago when she read the 

previous paragraph. 

Summer Ceremonial and Northeast Field Days are coming 

fast….Sign up now. 

It is also never too early to think about the Auction on 

Oct 21st. We have lots of goodies already lined up for sale 

including a Doll and Figurine Collection of over 50 pieces that 

was donated. It has Cabbage Patch Dolls, Disney, Hummel, 

Danbury Mint and lots more. Talk it up, and bring friends 

before Mike Bolduc buys the whole lot. 

Be alert for Brothers in need…..some are too proud 

to ask for help. Take time to smell the roses and enjoy the 

Summer. God speed, I will try to do better next time……. 

Ad Rates for the Sands 

(per issue) 

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Half page ~ $100 

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Quarter page ~ $50 

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Business card size ~ $25 

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NORTHEAST CAMEL CARAVAN 

ANNUAL CAMPING WEEKEND 

The NorthEast Camel Caravan promotes fellowship among 

members of the Shrine who enjoy camping. Membership is open 

to any Noble, and his family, in good standing in a Northeast 

Shrine Center. Originally the NorthEast Camel Caravan had 

members from throughout New England. We currently have 

members from Aleppo, Bektash and Kora Shrine Centers. 

Our annual meeting and camping weekend will be held on 

June 2-4, 2017, at Bayley’s Camping Resort in Scarborough, 

Maine. The weekend includes campfires, a pot luck breakfast 

and supper, Chinese auction and time to explore the area or 

just relax. Anyone wishing to join us for the weekend, should 

make reservations directly with the campground -- Bayley’s 

Camping Resort, 52 Ross Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074 - 

(207-883-6043). The cost is $30.00 per night plus tax for site 

with full hookups. Be sure to mention you are with the Camel 

Caravan on Row C. 

Come enjoy a weekend of good fellowship, good food and 

good times around the campfire. If you decide to join the 

Camel Caravan, our membership dues are reasonable ($5.00 

application fee and $5.00 annual dues). 

For more information, please call Noble Fred Simmons at 

603-475-7410 or email nansimmons@comcast.net. 

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FEZTIVAL OF TREES 

by Kora Shrine Feztival of Trees Committes 2017 

If you have time to make 

or donate items for the 

2017 Feztival Raffle Room 

it would be great. 

FMI Contact: 

Noble Tom Budek at 207-754-2276 

The Feztival of Trees Committee continues to work and 

meet monthly as we prepare for another sucessful year. The 

committee wants to welcome Lady Becky Knox who has taken 

over as Coordinator of Fish Pond prizes/area. We also want 

to welcome Noble Tom Campbell who will be working on 

coporate sponsorships. Another new member of the Committee 

is Greeter Director Crawford Perry. If you are interested in 

becoming a member of this committee please see Noble Bernie 

McAllister or Noble Mark Dublois. 

The committee also continues to work with the City of 

Lewiston to help evaluate the parking problems. A request for 

the use of the Oak Street Parking Garage has been submitted. 

The use of that garage and through the help of a vehicle from 

the Mini Racers and drivers from Cycle Corps we were able to 

transported 100s of people to and from the parking garage 

during last years Feztival. As we move closer to the Feztival, we 

will give you information on parking that will help us reduce 

the congestion around the Shrine during the Feztival. 

The Raffle Room will be again be under the leadership of 

Tom Budek and his Lady Trudi. They are working to make this 

year another success. If you have time this summer to work on 

a homemade item for the Raffle Room, please contact Noble 

Tom Budek at 754-2276. This summer would be a great time to 

work on one of 

those items that make our raffle room a place to win a 

specialty crafted item. 

The committee has receive calls from around the United 

States over the last couple of months. Our latest have been from 

Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Both Shrine Temples are excited 

about the possiblities that there Temple may be able to create 

a FEZTIVAL. 

This committee continues working to enhance the success 

each year, with yours continued support we know that we can 

achieve it. 

@ korashriners 

MAINE SHRINE 

LOBSTER BOWL CLASSIC 

by Rick Hersom, Vice-President 

The twenty-eight annul 

Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl 

Classic is now in full swing. 

The annual team meeting was 

held April 2 nd at KORA Temple 

with eighty-eight players and 

forty –two cheerleaders. All 

ready to help raise money in 

support of Shriners Hospital 

for Children .These players, 

cheerleaders and their 

respected coaches take a 

week out of their summer to help us support our local shrine 

hospitals. 

We were honored with two outstanding Shriners Hospitals 

for Children patients who told of their history of care and 

encouraged the participants to help their cause. First there was 

Mahlon Schneck, from Yarmounth who is a double amputee 

and a patient at our Springfield Hospital and second was Leigh 

Dittman, a well-known patient from Tampa Fla who at the 

age of sixteen has raised over one million dollars for Shriners 

Hospitals. 

Special thanks to the Androscoggin Shrine Club, The 

Second Section and all the Nobles who helped with this year’s 

team meeting. Nobles please help us support KORA’s largest 

hospital fund raiser by purchasing your tickets weather you 

are able to use them or not. Tickets that are purchased and 

returned are given to local youth groups to attend the game. 

** SPECIAL NOTICE** 

The game has been moved from Waterhouse Field in 

Biddeford to Hill Stadium on the Campus of Thornton 

Academy in Saco. 

Coaches: 

EAST: MATT PERKINS (WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL) 

WEST: MIKE FALLON (SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL) 

CHEERLEADERS: DEB LOVELESS 

Remember to put on your calendar: 

July 8 th our 12 th Annual MSLBC golf tournament at The 

Meadows in Litchfield 

July 15 th 1:00pm Shrine/Civic Parade along with our 2 nd 

Annual Walk for Love prior to the game. Registration is at 

12:00pm at Thornton Academy 

July 15 th 4:00pm Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic now at 

Thornton Academy in Saco 

See the Kora Website for more details. 






WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA 

CEREMONY 

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 

Ladies and Gentlemen, 

Would you, and possibly other adult companion(s), want 

to participate in the Wreaths Across America Ceremony @ 

Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC. on December 

16, 2017? www.wreathsacrossamerica.com 

Anticipate the itinerary to include an additional 1-2 days 

in DC for sightseeing, and 1-2 days in New York City on the 

way home; with an option to attend the Radio City Rockette›s 

Christmas Show. In addition to Arlington, travelers will have an 

opportunity to visit US government and non-government sites, 

museums, and like-kind landmarks in the greater DC area. 

By June 15th, please share your affirmative interest by 

submitting the name of travelers along with their postal 

and email addresses, home and cell phone numbers. (This 

information will remain confidential) Please reply via either 

postal mail, electronic message, or phone to “sender” whose 

contact info appears on the bottom-left of this invitation. Once 

we know the number of interested travelers and where they 

reside, we will work out the specific itinerary, mode of travel, 

over-night accommodations, and costs etc. 

Please contact Rick Olfene with questions or concerns; and 

please share this invitation with others. 

This trip is not endorsed by any individual, for-profit 

business, non-profit entity, group or organization, charity or 

government agency. This trip will not offer travel insurance, 

guarantees, or warranties; especially re the weather. Due to 

any number of reasons, this adventure maybe cancelled. If so, 

prospective travelers will be notified in ample time. 

BLACK CAMEL 2017 

Member # First Middle Last Date of Death 

1ST QTR 2017 

20232 Robert Gordon Low 1/10/17 

19557 Richard H Irish 1/15/17 

11395 Roy Leslie Gove 1/18/17 

13146 Wallace W Grant 11/29/16 

17834 Harold Haley Burbank 1/23/17 

18584 Walter A Wheeler Sr 2/14/17 

7511 Roy D Peterson 5/29/98 

10966 G E Lundell 10/18/13 

7601 Archie F Knapp Jr 6/20/09 

9837 Meredith O Dondis 2/4/14 

14480 Francis H Farnum Jr 10/20/16 

13443 George R Thomas 10/25/08 

14830 Shirley P Washburn 11/21/13 

17406 Wallace E Weeks 8/17/14 

18892 Charles Aaron Beattie 8/6/08 

11746 Emil A Kenney 1/29/16 

16152 Robert E Sears 12/31/08 

13037 Norman D Grass 2/19/17 

17308 Carl George Burbank 4/24/16 

13269 Ernest E Allen Sr 9/18/16 

13805 Ernest Leon Sevey 5/12/16 

11423 Earl Dennis Jones 10/1/15 

10219 Douglas Lee Gerrish 4/7/13 

14502 Forrest Everet Mcmahon 2/16/08 

13276 Richard F Collins 2/15/17 

17253 George L Jacobs 2/23/17 

19202 Carl Roger Peterson 2/14/17 

19412 Charles W Qualey 12/6/16 

11103 Calvin B Sewall 3/2/17 

15900 Robert Dodd Winton 1/25/17 

19312 Joseph L Pinard 10/21/16 

FEATURES 

Ad rates for the Sands........................................ 44 

Black Camel........................................................ 46 

Boosters.............................................................. 47 

Calendars of Events.......................................... 8-9 

Chaplain’s Dispatch............................................. 5 

Hospital Happenings.................................... 10-13 

Kora Kares Fund Scholarship Application....... 30 

Kora Sands deadlines........................................... 2 

Kora Shrine Center Foundation......................... 5 

Kora Stated Meeting...................................... 3, 39 

Masonic Petition........................................... 27-28 

Membership Ramblings.................................... 4-5 

Petition for Initiation and Membership........... 29 

Potentate’s Message............................................. 4 

Proclamation.................................................. 3, 41 

Shrine Clubs......................................................... 7 

EVENTS 

Event photos........................................... 6, 7, 9, 26 

Family Country Hoedown................................. 35 

Feztival of Trees.................................................... 9 

Kora ATV............................................................ 14 

Kora Brewers...................................................... 20 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Kora Kare for Kids Ride-In ............................... 33 

Kora Ladies Appreciation Night....................... 36 

Kora Kraftsman Ladies Night............................ 15 

Kora Shrine Circus............................................. 16 

Kora Shriners Ride to Bentley’s........................ 31 

Live Auction & paghetti Feed........................... 38 

Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic 

Game............................................3 & back cover 

Golf.................................................................. 17 

2017 Walk for Love.................................... 18-19 

Membership Appreciation................................ 14 

Northeast Camel Caravan.................................. 44 

Northeast Shrine Fall Field Days....................... 32 

Oktoberfest........................................................ 37 

Summer Ceremonial.................................... 21-25 

Schedule of Events......................................... 22 

Ladies Luncheon........................................... 24 

Registration Form.......................................... 21 

Brewery Tours................................................ 23 

Whitewater Rafting........................................ 25 

Golfing Outing............................................... 25 

Teddy Bear Scramble......................................... 34 

Wreath’s Across America................................... 46 

UNITS 

Unit’s Colonel Corner.................................. 39-40 

Band............................................................... 40-41 

Buccaneers......................................................... 41 

Crazy Cops.......................................................... 42 

Flag Unit............................................................. 42 

Funsters.............................................................. 43 

Greeters.............................................................. 43 

Karts............................................................... 42-43 

Legion of Honor................................................ 43 

Motor Corps....................................................... 43 

Renegades.......................................................... 43 

Second Section................................................... 44 

ORGANIZATIONS 

Feztival of Trees.................................................. 45 

Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic................... 45 

ADVERTISER 

Payroll Management/Noble Patrick E. Penley.. 14 




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A 

Arok #94, Daughters of the Nile 04/18 

B 

Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. George S. 4/19 

Barrows, Mr. and Mrs. Richard 9/17 

Bibber, Richard and Patricia 1/19 

Blackington, Carl 04/17 

Bonney, Charley & Sharon 08/17 

Boucouvalas, Steven & Michelle 03/20 

Boyer, Tom & Allie 04/18 

Bragdon, Wally 11/17 

In Memory of Dolly Bragdon 

Brooks III, Mr. & Mrs. Edward 03/18 

C 

Carlin, Kenneth C. 04/17 

In Memory of Doris Groves Carlin 

Carter, Mark & Michelle 04/18 

Collay, Nicholas T. 08/18 

Cooper, Doug & Mary Ellen 07/19 

Cote, David & Donna 10/18 

Crane, Bill & Ruth 04/19 

Crane, Bob & Diane 04/17 

Crowley, Wayne L. 03/17 

Cullen, Kevin D. 01/22 

D 

Dionne, PhilIp 11/17 

Doyle, Bob & Amy 4/19 

Drouin, Claude R. 06/17 

Duquette, Rosaire A. & Monique 01/18 

Durgin, David & Lisa 04/21 

Dussault, Armand & Janice 12/19 

E 

Ellis, Pat & Hobie 04/21 

Erickson, Maurice 11/18 

F 

Fales, Eileen M. 08/19 

Farrington, Lula 08/18 

Feyler, Jay 5/20 

G 

Gailey,John & Phyllis 12/19 

Gardner, Paul & Michelle 04/19 

Gellatly, Oriel F. “Bud” 1/18 

Goding, Bob & Glenda 07/17 

Gotreau, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth 9/17 

KORA SHRINE BOOSTERS 

Gove, Bill & Denise 07/17 

Gove, Dan & Nancy 07/17 

Gove, Will & Sheri 07/17 

Gove, Roy & Ellie 11/17 

Gowen, William 8/17 

H 

Haines, Helene O. 12/17 

Hall, Bunky & Marion 04/19 

Hall, Russell E. 03/17 

Heavisides, Robert & Sally 03/17 

Hussey, Roy & Marian 04/22 

I 

Ilvonen, Ken & Kathy 08/17 

Irish, Claire 2/20 

In Memory of Richard “Dick” Irish 

J 

Jordan, Bob & Harlean 12/17 

K 

Kearley, Roland 02/18 

Kearley, Janice 02/18 

Kimball, Sr. Gordon & Bertha 10/17 

Kinnear, Claudia 04/18 

Kiskila, Arthur & Susan 05/18 

L 

Lalumiere, Hank & Nancy 05/17 

Lewis, Richard & Diana 8/17 

Libby Jr., Avon K. 10/19 

Lord, John and Barbara 9/21 

M 

Macomber, Alden & Peg 12/17 

Macomber, Bruce 12/17 

In Memory of Viola Macomber 

MacPherson, Gerald & Donna 4/17 

Madore, Robert & Amy 11/17 

Maloy, Bob & Nancy 06/17 

McConchie, Irving & Geraldine 4/19 

McKenna, Bob & Jean 04/18 

McWilliam, Robert & Karen 11/17 

Melvin, David B. 12/17 

Menger, Wayne & Annette 10/17 

Mitchell, Frank & Ruth 4/20 

Moore, Kevin & Brenda 12/18 

Morgan, Robert & Marilyn 10/18 

Morin II, Edward J. 10/20 

N 

Novicka, Esther & (Son) 

Charles K. 10/17 

In Memory of Neil C. & N. 

Alison Novicka 

P 

Perkins, Laurence E. 4/17 

Perkins, Nancy 4/17 

Perry, Crawford & Kathe 4/17 

Poussard, Roland & Mary Jane 04/18 

In Memory of Noel & Pauline 

Poussard 

Q 

Quist, David 12/19 

R 

Ridlon, Chuck & Sally 04/18 

Robbins, Brian and Robin 12/17 

Robinson, Gary & Richards, Gale 04/19 

Ryan, Dave 05/19 

Ryan, Thomas & Jackie 08/19 

S 

Santos, Rod & Gail 06/18 

Saunders, Jim & Diane 01/18 

Sawyer, Ann 03/18 

In Memory of Hiram A. Brown 

Senter, Everett A. 12/17 

Simmons, Jim & Priscilla 05/20 

Smith, Lester & Gail 08/17 

Spear, Dick & Dot 12/19 

Sprague, William & Elizabeth 6/21 

Starbird, Al & Lois 12/18 

T 

Therrien, Red & Kim 12/16 

Thompson, David & Melany 4/18 

In Memory of James and Alice Monroe 

Tribou, Matthew T. USN Ret. 11/17 

Trundy, Earl & Ina 05/20 

Tubbs, Don & Carole 12/17 

W 

Welch, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. 3/18 

White, Lawrence 

In Memory of Virginia P. White 4/17 

Whitten, Janice M. 6/22 





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Kora Temple 

a.a.o.n.m.s. 

Kora Temple 

PAUL SHERMAN, P.P., Recorder 

a.a.o.n.m.s. 

11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240-7090 

PAUL SHERMAN, P.P., Recorder 

11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240-7090 

non-profit organization 

non-profit U.S. POSTAGE organization 

U.S. PAID POSTAGE 

AUGUSTA, PAIDMAINE 

AUGUSTA, 

PERMIT NO. 

MAINE 

275 

PERMIT NO. 275 

ONE YEAR BOOSTER RATES 

One line (single name or Mr. & Mrs.) is $10.00. 

If you want your name and your Lady’s name on 

separate lines, it is $10 for each name for a total 

of $20. 

Make check payable to: 

Kora Shrine Center 

11 Sabattus Street 

Lewiston, ME 04240 

If you have enrolled as a Kora Sands Booster and 

your name has not been listed, please notify the 

Kora office nd the situation will be corrected. 

XXVIII 

TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL 

Twenty-Eighth 

XXVIII 

XXVIII 

one year booster rates 

KORA SANDS BOOSTER SIGN UP 

one year booster rates 

One line (single name or Mr. & Mrs.) is 

$10.00. If you want your name and your Lady’s 

name 

One line (single name or Mr. & Mrs.) is 

$10.00. Name If (s): on separate lines, it is $10 for each 

you want your name and your Lady’s 

name on separate lines, it is $10 for each Name(s): ➀ 

Name(s): ➀ 

name for a total of $20. 

name ________________________________________ 

Make for check a total payable of $20. to: Kora Shrine Center, 

➁ 

11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. 

Make check payable to: Kora Shrine Center, 

➁ 

11 ________________________________________ 

If Sabattus you have Street, enrolled Lewiston, as a Kora ME Sands 04240. Booster 

and your name has not been listed, please notify 

the Kora 

If you have enrolled as a Kora Sands Booster Check Amount: 

and Check your name Amount: office and 

has not been $ _______________ 

the situation will be 

listed, please notify 

the Kora office and the situation will be 

corrected. 

Check Amount: 

corrected. 

Kora Sands Booster Sign up 

Kora Sands Booster Saturday, July Sign 15, 2017 up 

WALK OF 

LOVE ~1:00pm 

GAME INTRO 

3:00pm 

4:00 p.m. 

ON THE CAMPUS OF 

HILL STADIUM THORNTON ACADEMY SACO 

Sponsored by Kora Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. 

Grand Lodge of Maine 

RESERVED SEATS - $10.00 

GENERAL ADMISSION - $8.00 

Tickets Available At: 

KORA SHRINE CENTER 

1-800-782-KORA 

OR ASK ANY SHRINER 

With the support of: 

GATES 

OPEN AT 

1:00pm 

Maine Football Coaches Association 

Help Support High School Athletics 

100% OF THE NET PROCEEDS 

WILL BE DONATED TO 

www.korashriners.org

Kora Sands - Summer 2017

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