October 2009 - Mocha Shriners
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<strong>October</strong> <strong>2009</strong> 11/11/09 3:39 PM Page 1<br />
VOL. 32 NO. 4 LONDON, ONTARIO NOVEMBER <strong>2009</strong><br />
PM #40010349<br />
Kevin<br />
Jack<br />
Dave<br />
Barry<br />
Jeff<br />
Dave<br />
Robert<br />
Warm Holiday Feelings from <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple
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Agreement #40010349<br />
Official Publication of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple<br />
www.mochashriners.org<br />
Published 4 times a year<br />
Statement of Purpose: To allow members to share<br />
items of interest while promoting our commitment<br />
to children and the interests of <strong>Mocha</strong> Centre.<br />
Editor: Dennis Cook, 519-842-3064<br />
Editor Emeritus: Gerry Stephenson<br />
Public Relations: Richard Jones, 519-433-6991<br />
Office: Sharron Miller, Susan Rock<br />
and Jody Axford<br />
468 Colborne St. London, ON N6B 2T3<br />
Phone: 519-672-1391<br />
mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
Fax: 672-7723 Lounge: 672-2043<br />
� ELECTED DIVAN <strong>2009</strong> �<br />
Potentate: Kevin M. Wilson<br />
102-8888 Riverside Dr. E.,<br />
Windsor, ON N8S 1H2<br />
Home: 519-948-9851<br />
kbarbson@cogeco.ca<br />
Chief Rabban: Barry Snider<br />
500 Bluestream Rd., Waterloo, ON N2K 3B1<br />
Home: 519-885-2076<br />
barry.snider@sympatico.ca<br />
Assistant Rabban: Jack Cumming<br />
RR#2, Dobbington, ON N0H 1L0<br />
Home: 519-353-5556<br />
hjcumming@brucetelecom.com<br />
High Priest & Prophet: Dave Fickling<br />
14 Wadsworth St., London, ON N5V 2R2<br />
Home: 519-451-6724<br />
ficks@rogers.com<br />
Oriental Guide: Robert Parker<br />
225 Ensign Cres., London, ON N6J 4T9<br />
Home: 519-680-0032<br />
parkerrob@rogers.com<br />
Treasurer: Dave Fahrner, PP<br />
149 Normandy Gardens, London, ON N6H 4B3<br />
Home: 519-641-4998<br />
fahrner@sympatico.ca<br />
Recorder: Jeff Brown<br />
216 Seldon St., Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0<br />
Home: 519-285-2042<br />
2.browns@rogers.com<br />
� APPOINTED �<br />
Chaplain: Rev. Canon Michael Farr<br />
519-396-8284<br />
First Ceremonial Master: Gary Maycock<br />
519-353-4808<br />
Second Ceremonial Master: Jim Thomsen<br />
519-495-1882<br />
Marshall: Craig Kealey 519-389-4187<br />
Parade Marshall: Darrin Wettlaufer<br />
519-690-1128<br />
Captain of the Guard: Earl Rudd<br />
519-438-3693<br />
Provost Marshall: Larry Pickard 519-637-7542<br />
Outer Guard: Bill Baxter 519-348-8000<br />
Chief Aide: Norm Camp 519-858-3500<br />
Director’s Staff: Doug McConnell<br />
519-652-5147<br />
Membership Chairman: Dwight Coughlan<br />
519-666-3672<br />
Property - Inside: Bent Andersen 519-672-7408<br />
Property - Outside: Jim McFadden<br />
519-660-0185<br />
When I was<br />
installed as<br />
your Potentate,<br />
I was told that<br />
the months will<br />
fly by and they<br />
were not kidding.<br />
It seems<br />
that January<br />
was just last<br />
Month and now<br />
we are at the<br />
end of Summer<br />
and Winter is<br />
approaching, Thanksgiving is only a couple<br />
of weeks away and then it is the Christmas<br />
season. My term as your Potentate is fast<br />
coming to an end. It has been a great year to<br />
say the least. I would like to say a big thank<br />
you to the Divan, Nobility and their Ladies<br />
for all the support and dedication you have<br />
extended to Lady Barb and me this past year.<br />
I would like to thank many of the Past<br />
Potentates who acted as my advisors for the<br />
year, their support and timely advice have<br />
afforded me a great year. A big thanks to my<br />
trusted aide for being there for me and all the<br />
hard work you have done to make this a<br />
memorable year. I would like to thank Ill Sir<br />
Don Warner PP for appointing me to the<br />
Divan some 7 years ago; the time sure has<br />
gone by fast.<br />
I would like to also thank many of the Nobles<br />
who spend countless hours doing the many<br />
tasks that were asked of them, for without<br />
their collective help the events they helped at<br />
would not be done as well as they are. If I<br />
missed anyone, it's not intentional, Thanks to<br />
everyone. This is a team effort and it shows.<br />
The summer months have been very busy for<br />
the Divan as we attended many Club and<br />
Units summer activities which included the<br />
many Barbeques and socials. As we look<br />
ahead to the month of September The Divan<br />
has attended the Great Lakes Shrine<br />
Association in Merrillville, Indiana with<br />
Several of <strong>Mocha</strong>'s units attending, we have<br />
the Desert Rats, Jeepsters and the Royal<br />
Scots O'<strong>Mocha</strong>. The Desert Rats won three<br />
trophy's at the Motor Corps competition. The<br />
Royal Scot's O'<strong>Mocha</strong> received medals for<br />
each of the individual and group categories<br />
that they competed in, Wow what a tribute to<br />
the quality and dedication of the Nobles in<br />
these two units of <strong>Mocha</strong>.<br />
The Divan has safely returned home from our<br />
pilgrimage to the Northern tip of our jurisdiction.<br />
The Divan enjoyed the great hospi-<br />
Potentate’s Report<br />
tality of both the Huron Shrine Club and the<br />
Sault Shrine Club. I was truly amazed of the<br />
work that continues by the small number of<br />
Nobles at the Huron Shrine Club, while we<br />
where at the Club's meeting, I was given generous<br />
donations that are to be distributed to<br />
the Canadian Shrine Hospital and the<br />
Transportation Fund. The next day the Divan<br />
then continued on to the Sault Shrine Club in<br />
Sault Saint Marie. Again while we where at<br />
the Sault Shrine Club meeting, I received a<br />
cheque for $1170.00 for the M-SPOTS that<br />
was part of the estate of Noble Charlie “Red”<br />
Gailbrath. I have to thank the Nobles and<br />
Ladies of the Huron and Sault Shrine Clubs<br />
for their hard work and hospitality.<br />
It is unfortunate that I and the Board of<br />
Directors have had to make a decision on<br />
whether to hold the Fall Ceremonial or not.<br />
We have had to cancel the Ceremonial as we<br />
only had two candidates signed up. The<br />
Board of Directors and I did not come to the<br />
decision lightly, and we believed it is the<br />
right decision. The fall promises to be as<br />
busy as the summer was, it is almost that time<br />
of year for the Club and Units Officer installations.<br />
In addition, we have a Stated<br />
Meeting <strong>October</strong> 14, <strong>2009</strong> as well as the<br />
Temple Elections on December 09, <strong>2009</strong>. My<br />
last official duty as Potentate is presiding at<br />
the Annual Meeting and Installation of the<br />
2010 Temple Officers. All of the Nobility is<br />
requested and encouraged to attend this<br />
important event.<br />
I would like to thank all of the Nobles, Clubs<br />
and Units for supporting me and my Lady<br />
Barb during my year as Potentate. I would<br />
also like to make a special thank you to the<br />
Ladies that work in the <strong>Mocha</strong> Office,<br />
Sharron Miller, Susan Rock and Jodi Axford.<br />
Your assistance and dedication is very much<br />
appreciated. I have a big thank you to our<br />
ladies and the Nobility for all of their support,<br />
because of them we are able to do what<br />
we do best; support our <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals<br />
for Children. And of course I can not forget<br />
to thank my Lady Barb, for without her support,<br />
I would not have been able to dedicate<br />
myself to <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple on my seven year<br />
journey to being your Potentate.<br />
I am humbled to have garnered your support<br />
and it has been a real pleasure to serve the<br />
Nobility of <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>. I believe in family<br />
and that is what we are! Barb and I wish<br />
everyone a most enjoyable Christmas and a<br />
safe and Happy Year.<br />
Yours in the Faith<br />
Kevin M. Wilson, Potentate<br />
Page 2 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Chaplain’s Chat<br />
As I write this remembrance day is just<br />
around the corner and so my thoughts<br />
are directed to those who have served<br />
and continue to serve their country.<br />
This past week there was a remembrance<br />
service held for those killed on board<br />
HMCS Kootenay in <strong>October</strong> 1969. I<br />
remember some years ago taking my<br />
wife, my mother-in-law and my children<br />
to Brookwood Military Cemetery in<br />
England to show them the cost of war and peacetime service. My<br />
mother-in-law had never been overseas before and it was a shock<br />
to her to be taken to a cemetery where so many young men and<br />
women were buried. In a corner of the cemetery I happened upon<br />
the victimes of the Kootenay tragedy. about 15 years later I was<br />
Recorder’s Corner<br />
by Jeff Brown<br />
I purposely took some time to get my<br />
column ready this month to confirm some<br />
new information that had to be approved by<br />
the membership present at our Stated<br />
Meeting on <strong>October</strong> 14th. Those members<br />
approved an increase in dues of $5.00 for<br />
2010. This means the Temple dues will be<br />
$71.00 plus $15.00 Per Capita (Imperial) and $5.00 Hospital<br />
Assessment for a total of $91.00 for 2010. The office staff is busy<br />
preparing the new dues notices for next year and they should be<br />
hitting your mailboxes soon. I encourage you to get your payments<br />
in as soon as you can to facilitate getting your new membership<br />
cards out to you. To those members whose accounts are<br />
in arrears, please contact me to arrange for payment options to get<br />
you back in good standing. Please don't let your membership<br />
lapse and face the prospect of suspension.<br />
Remember that the January 8th 2010 meeting is the Open<br />
Installation night and your lady is welcome to join you to witness<br />
the installation of the new Divan Officers for the upcoming year.<br />
There will be a dinner served by Delectable Eats before the<br />
Installation and you must purchase your tickets in advance through<br />
the Administration Office for this event. See the ad elsewhere in<br />
the magazine.<br />
Remember that the December 9th Stated Meeting is also our annual<br />
election night and you need to show your <strong>2009</strong> dues card for<br />
admittance to this important meeting. The 2010 budget will be<br />
presented at that meeting for approval by you, the members of<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>.<br />
Most of you will have heard the news we are now officially,<br />
“SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL” with the approval of two new Temples<br />
in Puerto Rico and the Philippines at the Imperial Session in San<br />
Antonio this year. They will be known as MAHUBAY SHRINERS in<br />
the Philippines and AL RAI'E SALEH SHRINERS in Puerto Rico.<br />
LOST AND<br />
FOUND<br />
leading a memorial service for a masonic organization when the<br />
Grand master of that particular organization asked us to remember<br />
the victims of the Kootenay as he had been an officer on board<br />
at the time of the tragedy. How often have you been confronted by<br />
the memory of a particular tragedy while going about your every<br />
day lives? None of us can escape the fact that every day of our<br />
lives someone is placing him or herself on the line for us - even in<br />
peacetime. Someone has volunteered to put his or her life ahead<br />
of his or her safety to protect us. The Gospels tell us "that greater<br />
love hath no man except that he lay down his life for another." May<br />
the Almighty bless each and everyone who volunteers to serve<br />
their fellows as members of armed forces, police, fire fighters,<br />
paramedics, natural resource personnel, and non-profit organizations.<br />
God bless you all!<br />
Salaam, Shalom, Peace<br />
Gordon Simmons<br />
Another application from Germany was defeated but will likely<br />
come to the floor again next year for approval by the delegates.<br />
With the new name of <strong>Shriners</strong> International comes a new logo. It<br />
is the fez! Just as we have a new emblem for <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals,<br />
we now also have a new emblem for the fraternity. Please get<br />
familiar with these new emblems, you will be seeing them more<br />
often as we change our printed material and dues cards for next<br />
year.<br />
Five <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals that were in danger of being closed have<br />
been given a reprieve in order for them to develop new business<br />
plans that will reduce their draw on the endowment fund significantly.<br />
Of special concern to us at <strong>Mocha</strong> is the Erie Unit which has<br />
been working on a new joint venture with enhanced features that<br />
should meet all the requirements of Tampa and serve them well<br />
into the future. However, their efforts are still not finalized so they<br />
still have some hurdles to jump over. Third Party Pay was also<br />
approved by the delegates in San Antonio and our hospital system<br />
is gearing up to adopt new financial billing procedures for those<br />
patients who have insurance coverage for their treatments. Rest<br />
assured that regardless of insurance coverage, we will continue to<br />
serve our children with the highest quality care at no personal cost<br />
to them. That is what our hospital system is famous for, isn't it?<br />
Our world, as well as our fraternity is changing and we must not<br />
be afraid to change with it.<br />
One final note; please take the time to wear a poppy in November<br />
in remembrance of our military forces who have ensured our<br />
freedoms through their sacrifices. God bless those<br />
who have paid the ultimate sacrifice<br />
for the society we enjoy today and<br />
to those who continue to serve our<br />
country. Lest we forget.<br />
If anybody has lost a pink plastic bag with a large picture of polar<br />
bears in it, could you please contact the office at 519-672-1391.<br />
We have been holding it at the office since May of this year.<br />
LOST AND<br />
FOUND<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 3
Dennis<br />
COOK<br />
editor<br />
Nobles: With this being the Nov. issue, it triggers<br />
of something in my little brain that the end of<br />
another year is now inevitable, and I feel the day is<br />
approaching fast.<br />
Let me take this opportunity to thank everyone, for<br />
their <strong>Mocha</strong> News Submissions, with out them my<br />
duty as Editor would be null and void. Please keep<br />
those cards and letters coming. I am not going to<br />
mention the names of people who are regular contributors,<br />
as someone would no doubt get left out,<br />
suffice it to say you know who you are and please<br />
let me repeat myself and please accept my heartfelt<br />
Thanks of behalf of our members.<br />
While I am thanking the loyal submitters, let me<br />
send a invitation from other Clubs and Units, I<br />
promise, I will try not to make to bad of a mess out<br />
them, the membership as well as myself would love<br />
to hear from you.<br />
Luck has been on my side lately as you will see later<br />
on in this issue that I was the lucky winner of a nice<br />
big BBQ from Aylmer Shrine Club, and then on<br />
Wed. Oct. 28th my ticket was drawn for the 50/50<br />
draw, at our Shrine Meeting, and while I didn't walk<br />
away a millionaire, it sure felt like it for a few<br />
moments.<br />
Thanks to all for your words of encouragement<br />
throughout the year, those little words of praise go<br />
right to my heart, and please accept my apologies<br />
to the few whose article or picture, either got lost in<br />
space, or highly doubtful, but I may have made a<br />
mistake, believe me none of those were on purpose.<br />
Tip of the Fez once again to the Greeter's Unit, and<br />
the Masonic Camping Club for your donations to<br />
the <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple Fund to support our magazine.<br />
May Peace and Happiness abide in your abode<br />
abundantly throughout this Festive Season, and<br />
Merry Christmas to all.<br />
Thanks and happy reading Dennis.<br />
"A Shriner never stands so tall,<br />
as when he stoops to help a child."<br />
Pictured here is Noble John Lloyd, President of the<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Trumpet Band, the child is unknown.<br />
❖ Proclamation for Election<br />
❖ The oldest Shriner<br />
❖ Circus Daddy donators<br />
❖ Scooter for sale<br />
❖ Lost & found at Temple<br />
❖ Editor wins big BBQ<br />
❖ <strong>Mocha</strong> History<br />
❖ Highlights of our Great<br />
Temple interior<br />
❖ Many pictures & articles from<br />
Clubs, and Units.<br />
Look through and find out!<br />
Page 4 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Happy 50th<br />
Wedding Anniversary<br />
Bob & Vesta Marshall<br />
WE<br />
NEED<br />
YOU!!<br />
The GREETERS UNIT needs<br />
good men like you.<br />
We are socially active,<br />
friendly and respected.<br />
Whether you are serious or just<br />
curious call us for more information.<br />
Ken Hill ……… 519-474-2387<br />
Dave Hopper…. 519-471-7851<br />
DON’T FORGET MOCHA’S<br />
NEXT DEADLINE<br />
Please have<br />
everything<br />
submitted by ....<br />
JAN. 15<br />
Proclamation<br />
ELECTION NIGHT<br />
Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson<br />
summons you to attend<br />
THE STATED MEETING OF<br />
MOCHA TEMPLE<br />
to be held in <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple<br />
468 Colborne Street, London, Ontario<br />
on Wednesday, December 9, <strong>2009</strong><br />
at 7:30 p.m.<br />
Officers to Be Elected<br />
for 2010<br />
Potentate Treasurer<br />
Chief Rabban Recorder<br />
Assistant Rabban 4 Representatives<br />
High Priest & Prophet to Imperial Council<br />
Oriental Guide<br />
YOUR <strong>2009</strong> CARD WILL BE REQUIRED<br />
FOR VOTING PRIVILEGES.<br />
Membership Cards are available<br />
in the Recorder’s Office.<br />
Wear Your Fez<br />
Be Sure to Vote<br />
REGULATIONS IMPERIAL COUNCIL BY-LAWS<br />
THE LAW – IMPERIAL CODE<br />
Section 325-11 Election Regulations<br />
(a) Electioneering The printing, publication,<br />
circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters,<br />
telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a<br />
Noble, suggesting, recommending, opposing or<br />
containing the names of proposed candidates for<br />
office in the Temple is prohibited.<br />
(b) Violation For any violation of (a), the Imperial<br />
Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and<br />
he may declare the election of the officers void<br />
and order a new election.<br />
(c) Notice At least one week prior to the annual<br />
meeting or any election, the temple Recorder shall<br />
mail to each member a notice thereof containing<br />
this section.<br />
DINNER AT 6:00 P.M. – ($25)<br />
Advance sale only from office<br />
(519) 672-1391<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 5
Lambton Shrine Club<br />
“Two Ears Are Better Than One”<br />
This young boy's name is Cohen, and he possess all the<br />
attributes that any boy at his age would have.<br />
Eagerness to play, explore, learn, catch the odd frog or<br />
two, and above all, look forward to each day with a<br />
keen desire to enjoy life to the fullest.<br />
However, Cohen was born on August 4th 2005 with a<br />
hearing loss. (to what extent we will never know)<br />
After a long process of testing, two and a half year old<br />
Cohen, was diagnosed profoundly deaf, bilaterally.<br />
With the help of Pathways Health Centre for Children<br />
Infant Hearing Program, Roberts School for the deaf,<br />
and London Health Sciences - Cochlear Implant<br />
Program, Cohen received his first cochlear implant at<br />
age three.<br />
He was activated on January 19th <strong>2009</strong> and was able to<br />
hear in one hear.<br />
Cohen's hearing age is now 4 months and should compared<br />
to a 4 month old baby's hearing and production of<br />
speech.<br />
Cohen's parents, Mike and Krista Murphy are very<br />
grateful for his cochlear implant, but because Cohen<br />
was diagnosed so late, he missed the cut off age for<br />
bilateral implants.<br />
As quoted by Cohen's parents, this is a part of a government<br />
study that includes children under the age of 3<br />
years - Cohen missed this by a short few months.<br />
Research has shown that children with bilateral<br />
implants hear better background noises and that there is<br />
a possibility that two implants would make hearing less<br />
tiring for them. Also there is the added benefit of having<br />
a back up should the existing implant fail.<br />
Early findings show that the more time left between<br />
first and second implants, the longer it takes the brain<br />
to synchronize hearing between the two ears.<br />
At this time, without government funding, Cohen's parents<br />
will be continuing their journey for a second<br />
cochlear implant, which would be extremely beneficial<br />
to learn, listen, and speak within the hearing world.<br />
The Lambton Shrine Club Motor Corps, proudly donated<br />
the sum of $5,000 towards a fundraiser for a second<br />
cochlear implant for Cohen.<br />
The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $40,000 to cover<br />
the costs of such an amazing piece of technology, which<br />
Cohen so desperately requires.<br />
Secretary-Treasurer Noble Robert Jeffrey, President<br />
Motor Corps Noble Jim Sayers, Cohen Murphy,<br />
Cohen's father Mr. Mike Murphy, Cohen's mother Mrs.<br />
Krista Murphy, kneeling is Noble Ken Sitzes, sitting in<br />
mini car is Noble John W. Patterson.<br />
President Jim Sayers on behalf of the Lambton Shrine<br />
Club Motor Corps, donates a cheque in the amount of<br />
$5,000 to help aid Cohen cover his expenses for his<br />
much needed second cochlear implant.<br />
PUCK DROP<br />
This is the puck dropping ceremony at the<br />
John Labatt Centre on <strong>October</strong> 2, <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
This was "Shrine Night" at the JLC and<br />
ALL MONEY RAISED IS BEING<br />
DONATED TO MSPOTS.<br />
George Vanslack<br />
Page 6 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
A big pat on the back to all the Clubs and Units<br />
who have rallied around the MSPOTS project.<br />
800,000 in 2 years is a remarkable feat, and it<br />
shows the commitment and passion that<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> have in helping kids!<br />
Thank you to all!<br />
MSPOTS Steering Committee<br />
Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson Potentate<br />
Illustrious Sir David Fahrner PP<br />
Illustrious Sir Norm Camp PP<br />
Noble Jeff Brown Recorder<br />
Noble Dwight Coughlan<br />
Individuals who have donated personally<br />
Ahcom Shrine Club<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club<br />
Brantford Shrine Club<br />
Bruce Shrine Club<br />
Cambridge Shrine Club<br />
Camel Coach <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Fort Malden #268 O.E.S.<br />
Hillbillies Outhouse #3<br />
Hillbilly Clan #59<br />
Hi-Ro Shrine Love Bugs<br />
Lambton Shrine Club<br />
Lambton Shrine Club Oriental Band<br />
London Shrine Club - Pop Can Project<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Alumni Association<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Classics <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Iron Camels<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Motor Corp<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> A.A.O.N.M.S.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Temple - Desert Rats Unit<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Temple - Legion of Honour<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Temple Oriental Band<br />
Norfolk Shrine Club<br />
Pal-<strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Club<br />
R.C.L. - Branch #249<br />
Royal Scots O'<strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Shrine Circus Daddy<br />
Stratford on Avon Shrine Club<br />
Stratford <strong>Shriners</strong> Mini-Kars<br />
Sun Parlour Shrine Club<br />
Tillsonburg Shrine Club<br />
Waterloo Country Shrine Club-Oriental Band<br />
Waterloo County Shrine Club<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 7
<strong>Mocha</strong> Love Bugs<br />
Members of the "Love Bugs" send greetings to all<br />
Nobles.<br />
The "Love Bugs" were officially recognized as a Unit<br />
of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple by the International Shrine of<br />
Chicago (as it then was) on January 1, 1980. The unit<br />
was to revolve around the Volkswagen "Bug". The Walt<br />
Disney movie "Herbie the Love Bug" came to mind<br />
and the name "Love Bugs" was ultimately adopted for<br />
the unit. It started with three members and one<br />
Volkswagen and has grown continuously over the years<br />
since that time.<br />
Each of the unit members owns, maintains and insures<br />
their "Bug". The cars are becoming more difficult to<br />
find as time passes. We look forward to the continued<br />
growth of our unit and to the ever increasing donations<br />
to the Shrine hospitals and other charities.<br />
In 2008 we were involved in 14 parades. <strong>2009</strong> events<br />
that the "Love Bugs" participated in have been:<br />
May 18 - Woodstock Victoria Day Parade, June 13 -<br />
Spring Ceremonial - Leamington, June 26 -<br />
Thamesville Threshing Festival Parade, August 1 -<br />
Simcoe Friendship Festival Parade, August 26 -<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club Cruise Night, September 6 -<br />
Port Rowan Bay Fest Parade as well as several<br />
Christmas Parades in the area.<br />
Monthly regular meetings first Saturday of each month<br />
consist of breakfast at 9 am at the New Sarum Diner.<br />
We are continuously looking for new members. If you<br />
are interested and would like to have some fun driving<br />
a "Bug" we would be able to assist you in obtaining a<br />
suitable Volkswagen. Contact Harry Hewbank<br />
(president) at 519-773-7147 or Roy Pickard (secretary)<br />
at 519-773-5526<br />
Submitted by Bob Shier<br />
Bugs at Aylmer Cruise Noble Doug Walkers Bug<br />
Masonic Camp Club<br />
Attention RVer's join in with your fellow Campers, For more information please contact Bro.<br />
and get your membership in the National Camping Roy Osmond 519-842-8227, mro13@sympatico.ca<br />
Travelers Inc. a Camping Club exclusively for Master or V.W.Bro. Ron Hill 519 455- 5310<br />
masons and their families.<br />
ronaldhill@rogers.com<br />
History: Founded in 1966 in Gettysburg PA. by the late<br />
Shown here receiving a<br />
brother Myron Fox, and 21 other Masonic families. The<br />
Letter of Appreciation, from<br />
Club was established as a call to refreshment for those<br />
Grand Lodge, for the<br />
who enjoy the outdoors, for relaxation, and good fel-<br />
generous donation of the<br />
lowship.<br />
Trillium #1, Chapter 21of<br />
Benefits:<br />
N.C.T, to the MasoniChip<br />
• Planned monthly camping or dinner meetings in the Programme (a Child Find Programme) L-R R.W. Bro.<br />
off season.<br />
Joe Lewis MaosniChip Rep.,Bro. Stan McIntyre, and<br />
• Discover new places to visit.<br />
Bro. Roy Osmond Master of Travel, and Wagon<br />
• Annual State/Provincial, District and National Rallies. Master.<br />
• Meet new friends who share your interests. Editor's note: Nobles this Club also made a generous<br />
• Receive a monthly Chapter and quarterly National donation to the <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple Fund to assist with the<br />
Newsletter.<br />
cost of publishing the <strong>Mocha</strong> News, many Thanks to the<br />
group, from all nobles. Dennis Cook<br />
Page 8 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
Member of<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s Concert Band<br />
Recently Recognized<br />
Recently Noble Les<br />
Webber was recognized<br />
by the Association of<br />
Child and Youth<br />
Counsellors of Ontario<br />
for his dedication and<br />
major contribution to the<br />
youth of Ontario.<br />
During the Association's<br />
50th anniversary<br />
celebrations in Toronto<br />
Les was presented with a<br />
Lifetime Membership<br />
Award and the<br />
President's Award.<br />
Les was the founding father in 1959 of the Ontario<br />
Association and served as its first President where<br />
his expertise was quickly recognized to the degree<br />
that he is considered a “bit of a legend” within the<br />
province and the association. He was successfully<br />
recruited by the Province of Ontario to come east<br />
from British Columbia where his talents were also<br />
recognized.<br />
Les trained at the Thistledown Regional youth centre<br />
and went on the become the Chief worker at this site.<br />
He then served at the famous Clark Institute of<br />
Psychiatry in Toronto.<br />
It is interesting to note that Noble Les was the first<br />
Chief Child Care Worker in Ontario who actually<br />
was a child care worker.<br />
Around <strong>Mocha</strong> and within our Concert Band Les is<br />
recognized as a guiding light and idea man as he<br />
generously gives of his time, energy and ideas for the<br />
betterment of the craft and our philanthropy.<br />
Submitted by Floyd James<br />
REMEMBER MOCHA’S<br />
NEXT DEADLINE<br />
Please have<br />
everything<br />
submitted by ....<br />
JAN. 15<br />
AN INVITATION FROM<br />
MOCHA’S CONCERT BAND<br />
Got some musical talent?<br />
Do you have Tuesday afternoons<br />
free from 2:00 - 3:30 pm?<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s Concert Band meets<br />
Tuesdays under the baton of<br />
Noble Chuck Carrothers.<br />
A special welcome for a<br />
French Horn player,<br />
and lead Clarinetist.<br />
If interested contact President Jim Shillington<br />
jamespshillington@gmail.com<br />
Concert Band<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s Concert band enjoyed the hospitality of Noble<br />
Don Webster and Lady Donna (front centre) at their<br />
Exeter home where we held our annual picnic.<br />
The only sharp note heard was from the knives and forks<br />
as everyone satisfied themselves with excellent home<br />
baked food and refreshing drinks.<br />
Our Concert Band rehearses on Tuesday afternoons at<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> starting again on Sept.8 and welcomes new members.<br />
We would especially give a warm welcome to a<br />
French Horn player. President Jim Shillington would<br />
welcome a call.<br />
Come out and join the fun and satisfaction as we entertain<br />
public and Shrine audiences from September to July.<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 9
Here’s What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
News from the<br />
Keystone Kops Unit<br />
Unfortunately we have lost the services of our<br />
Chief/Noble Bill Cunliffe to the far Ontario North.<br />
Noble Bill’s wife Darlene, who is associated with the<br />
Anglican Church, received and accepted a transfer of<br />
duties to the Barry’s Bay area.<br />
We will miss Noble Bill’s participation in the Unit &<br />
thank him for his input in helping to found the unit.<br />
Our activities in the month of September were limited<br />
to attending St. John’s Lodge in Norwich & arresting<br />
the Candidate during a break between the EA Degree &<br />
the FC Degree. This was done at the complete surprise<br />
of all those attending lodge that evening including the<br />
Degree Team from Tillsonburg. The surprise event was<br />
masterminded between WM Dennis Cook & Keystone<br />
member Sid Copperthwaite.<br />
The Pumpkinfest Parade in Waterford was held on<br />
Saturday <strong>October</strong> 17th & the Unit participated giving a<br />
Desert Rats at GLASMC<br />
On September 18th, <strong>2009</strong> ten <strong>Mocha</strong> Desert Rats<br />
travelled to Merrilville, Indiana to participate in the<br />
Great Lakes Association Shrine Motor Corp<br />
Competion. This consisted of a Inspection, eight to ten<br />
minute drill that the team had been practicing at the<br />
Hellenic Centre in London and an obstacle course and<br />
parade. Mike Andersen and Richard Smith won the<br />
obstacle course in record breaking times of 37.18 and<br />
38.68 seconds respectively. The Desert Rats participated<br />
in the parade on Saturday afternoon in nearby<br />
Crown Point. The Banquet and Awards presentation<br />
was held Saturday evening with them winning trophies<br />
for Drill and Inspection as well as the Obstacle Course.<br />
Camel Coach<br />
good laugh to crowd with the antics of the Kops & the<br />
Convict.<br />
They were a great crowd pleaser.<br />
The Unit is still seeking Members who want to join in<br />
the fun & antics. 2010 is expected to be a busy year<br />
with our new Chief Dean Bauer & his Deputy Hugh<br />
Devereux keeping the Unit very active.<br />
For more information & how to join the Unit contact<br />
Dean Bauer at 519.756.2670 or Sid Copperthwaite at<br />
519.753.7319<br />
In the picture are Back Row - Scott Petrie, Richard<br />
Smith, Boris Melynk, Brian Howard and Mike Hessey.<br />
Front Row Glenn Chesney, Geoff Clays and Rod<br />
Willoughby. Absent - Mike Andersen & Ken Gilders.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Camel Coach recently supported a local Soccer Team, in Lucan.<br />
Past President Noble Tom<br />
on the left is the Vice<br />
Pres. of the Lucan<br />
Rushton is shown here<br />
Soccer Club, and Past<br />
presenting a check to Soccer<br />
President Noble Tom<br />
Pres. Mr. Ferrato, of the<br />
Rushton, with the<br />
Lucan Soccer Club.<br />
team.<br />
Page 10 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
More of What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
Whispering Sands of the<br />
London <strong>Mocha</strong> Oriental Band<br />
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the <strong>Mocha</strong> Oriental Band wish to “Talk to you”<br />
As we continue to greet Nobility everywhere.<br />
In Memorial We mourn the passing of Kay Brewe, wife<br />
of our dedicated Bandsman, Ron Brewe. Kate passed away<br />
on Friday, <strong>October</strong> 9th in Victoria Hospital, London. Kate<br />
had not been well for some time and had recently been<br />
Producers of the Sweetest<br />
Music this side of Heaven<br />
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Oriental Band wish to “Talk to you”<br />
As we continue to greet Nobility everywhere.<br />
Noble Alex Aitken. At the <strong>2009</strong> Grand Lodge assembly in Toronto, Alex was honored with the appointed Office of Grand<br />
Stewart. Very Worshipful Brother Alex, a past Master of St. John's Lodge 209a (1993), joined the London <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine,<br />
crossing the hot sands in the Stratford Ceremonial in 1987 and joining the <strong>Mocha</strong> (London) Oriental Band in 1999. Alex<br />
has served the Band well as Treasurer for the past six years. Nobles of the Band are proud to congratulate Alex on his well<br />
deserved appointment.<br />
ALEX WITH THE BAND BEFORE INVESTATURE<br />
admitted to a London Nursing Home. The Oriental<br />
Bandsmen extend our sincere condolences to Ron and<br />
family for their great loss.<br />
AFTER WITH G. L. OFFICERS<br />
PRESENT AND PAST<br />
Grand River Cruise<br />
A party of 22 band members with wives attended a three hour dinner trip on the<br />
Grand River on Saturday July 18th, a scrumptious three course meal as well as a<br />
little beverage was provided on board the boat. The port at Caledonia was a too<br />
complicated place for some to find, consequently Roy Pacheco, Thelma and his<br />
company, you might say ‘missed the boat’. President Al Yates made the arrangement<br />
and we believe that future Presidents will likely follow suite. Thank you Al<br />
for a good time out on the river.<br />
Parades & Events in this year, <strong>2009</strong>: -<br />
April - Snake Charmer Dinner. May - Thamesford - Calithumpian Days. June - Daughters of the Nile Spring Session at the<br />
JLC, Spring Ceremonial Leamington, Thamesville Threshing Festival, O.B. Annual Golf Tournament. July - Grand River<br />
Cruise, Ailsa Craig Gala Days. August - Teeswater Ol' Boys Reunion Parade, O.B. Annual Dashwood BBQ. September -<br />
Lambeth Harvest Festival, Thorndale Parade. <strong>October</strong> - Ramses 20th Annual Varsity Football Game, O.B. Annual Fish Fry.<br />
November - 6th Scottish Rite 29th Degree, 14th London Santa Clause Parade; 21st St. Thomas Santa Clause Parade, 23rd<br />
Fantasy at Banting, 27th O.B. Christmas Party, 29th Parkhill Christmas Parade, December - 9th <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Stated<br />
Meeting & Elections, 14th O.B. Annual Meeting.<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 11
What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
Whispering Sands of the<br />
London <strong>Mocha</strong> Oriental Band<br />
Biography of Bandsman Noble - Dr. Peter West<br />
Peter recently celebrated his 75th<br />
birthday, this will tell which year<br />
Peter was born in the Channel<br />
Island of Jersey, a few miles west<br />
off the French coast. Peter relocated<br />
to England where they spent the<br />
war years before immigrating to<br />
Canada in 1947 with his parents,<br />
The Reverent Harold Templar and<br />
Evelyn Anne West and siblings<br />
Michael and Jean. After attending<br />
Hepworth High School from 1949<br />
to 1951, and Owen Sound Collegiate in 1952, Peter spent 5<br />
years as an announcer in radio. Noting his good looking<br />
appearance and having a resonant baritone voice, he<br />
enjoyed the next 14 years as an announcer on the small<br />
screen, this is where Peter also developed his skills as a producer.<br />
He attended the University of Algoma part time in<br />
1967 and following 12 years of study, gained his PhD in<br />
Psychology at the University of Western Ontario. As a<br />
Doctor in Psychology, Dr. Peter West managed the Lester<br />
B. Pearson Children's Mental Health Center in Chatham for<br />
7 years and spent 15 years in private practice before retiring<br />
in 1998.<br />
He claims that his degree in Psychology was extremely useful<br />
to him after joining the Oriental Band in the late 1980's,<br />
NOBLES, A BIG THANKS<br />
to the members of <strong>Mocha</strong> Greeters Unit, to the <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple.<br />
The editor of the <strong>Mocha</strong> News, wishes to acknowledge the<br />
donation to the Temple which was accompanied with the<br />
following letter.<br />
Noble Dennis Cook<br />
“The Greeters Unit of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple at the September meeting<br />
passed a motion to give a donation towards the expenses<br />
of the <strong>Mocha</strong> News. We thank you for your efforts,<br />
and hope this cheque will help to support the <strong>Mocha</strong> News.”<br />
I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness. Dennis<br />
Producers of the Sweetest<br />
Music this side of Heaven<br />
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Oriental Band wish to “Talk to you”<br />
As we continue to greet Nobility everywhere.<br />
being able to certify that all Band members have a certain<br />
mental incapacity. This was verifiable considering the crazy<br />
music played by the Band members and their delusion in<br />
thinking the music to be the sweetest music this side of<br />
Heaven. How could he have such an opinion when he plays<br />
only the Gong?<br />
Peter's full name is Peter Templar West. His middle name<br />
has been used in his family (including Son Paul Templar<br />
West) for 5 generations. The name Templar was a surname<br />
in a past branch of the family and carried on as a middle<br />
name because of its reference to the Knights Templar and<br />
the family's many generations of involvement in Masonry.<br />
Peter was 1st Principal of London Chapter RAM for 2 years<br />
in 1989 & 1990 and Master of Acacia Lodge 508 in 1992.<br />
Peter has been happily married to his loving wife Verona for<br />
55 years. (We all said that Verona has put up with the poverty<br />
and mind reading suffering for all those years). Peter and<br />
Verona have four wonderful children (one deceased), who<br />
have all been married for over 25 years. They have six<br />
grand children and are the very proud great-grandparents of<br />
the latest addition to the family, 18 month old Georgia.<br />
Peter adores singing and sings in a talented choir in Florida,<br />
USA. during the winter months. Peter also holds the prestigious<br />
title of recording artist to at least four CD's. Well<br />
done Peter.<br />
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Page 12 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
To all <strong>Mocha</strong> Clubs and Units,<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> 100th Anniversary Picture Book<br />
As I hope most of you are aware, in 2008 <strong>Mocha</strong> initiated printing a membership picture book to<br />
celebrate our Centennial year.<br />
Pictures of many members and their wives were taken last fall and winter, while some additional<br />
pictures have been taken in the last few weeks.<br />
Due to several unforeseen problems this book has been very slow in getting completed. While the<br />
member's pictures have been finished we still need submissions from throughout <strong>Mocha</strong> showing<br />
our clubs and units. We have been given 18 complimentary pages to portray our Shrine activities.<br />
If your club or unit has interesting and/or informative pictures that you would like included, please<br />
submit them so that this book can be completed, printed and distributed. The company has the<br />
following design tips:<br />
1. Pictures must be scanned @ 300 dpi.<br />
2. NOT in Microsoft word format as that is for text only<br />
3. Camera ready pages may be submitted in press quality pdf<br />
Please send them, as soon as possible, either on a CD or electronically to<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Office: 468 Colborne Street, London ON, N6B 2T3<br />
mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
or<br />
Barry Snider: 500 Bluestream Road, Waterloo ON, N2K 3B1<br />
barry.snider@sympatico.ca<br />
Yours in the Faith,<br />
Barry Snider<br />
Chief Rabban<br />
MOCHA SHRINERS<br />
468 Colborne St.<br />
London ON N6B 2T3<br />
519 672 1391 Fax 519 672 7723<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 13
Hillbilly Clan #59<br />
Shrinedom and Hillbilliyism are alive and well, in<br />
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.<br />
This past winter my wife Elaine, and I had the pleasure<br />
of, an extended vacation in the areas of Myrtle Beach.<br />
We are both members of Hillbilly Clan # 59 in London.<br />
While we were there we met up with several members<br />
of the Shrine. We attended Santa Claus Parades, Shrine<br />
Club Dinners, and Hillbilly Degrees being held in the<br />
area. We also traveled to Charleston SC. to see the<br />
Shrine Units and particularly the Hillbilly Clan receive<br />
numerous Temple, and Civic awards, for their Fund<br />
raising efforts, for the children, on the night before the<br />
Potentate's Ball<br />
I also had the pleasure of providing Banjo music, for a<br />
men's and lady's Hillbilly initiation. We were served<br />
Wild Boar, and Venison, an excellent meal.<br />
BLACK CAMEL<br />
We Cherish Their Memories<br />
Berry, Albert J.<br />
Sarnia<br />
Binns, Clifford H.<br />
Woodstock<br />
Brown, Wilson W.<br />
Wingham<br />
Brown, Stewart J.<br />
St. Thomas<br />
Card, Sid<br />
Tillsonburg<br />
Dentley, Fred<br />
St. Thomas<br />
Gillick, James<br />
St. Thomas<br />
Gundry, John F.<br />
St. Thomas<br />
Holmes, Harold E.<br />
Windsor<br />
Hunter, Robert V.<br />
Sault Ste. Marie<br />
Lobb, Alvin L.<br />
Clinton<br />
Maynard, Kenneth C.<br />
Elliot Lake<br />
Throughout our stay, we were treated Royally, to say<br />
the least, we also can say without a doubt that<br />
Shrinedom and Hillbillyism are alive and well in SC.<br />
In the photo are the Candidate, Degree Team, and<br />
myself. Submitted by Noble Wally Gray<br />
McMillan, William P.<br />
Windsor<br />
Miller, Wayne A.<br />
Windsor<br />
Richardson, Thomas R.<br />
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Page 14 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
<strong>Mocha</strong> Roadrunner Unit<br />
Our <strong>Mocha</strong> Roadrunner Unit has completed a very<br />
busy summer with several parades in August and one<br />
every weekend in September. With more than 12<br />
parades behind us this year, we are now preparing for<br />
the Christmas Parades which should be very rewarding<br />
for all our nobles.<br />
Our Unit operates with a pace car leading the Unit<br />
which is driven by Noble Harry Lawry and a golf cart<br />
which acts like a tail gunner which concludes our unit.<br />
These two vehicles set the parameters in which the various<br />
Unit Cars perform their avoidance tactics. All<br />
activities must occur between these two vehicles. This<br />
procedure is determined by our Unit Parade Chairman<br />
Noble Ron McNicol who is responsible for all parade<br />
bookings and the activities of all our cars.<br />
Our “tail gunner”, which is a golf cart, is driven by Ken<br />
“Pete” Ebel who is in his 78th year and has been in the<br />
Roadrunner Unit since 2001. (see adjoining picture) He<br />
began in Stratford Lodge #332 in 1985 and just recently<br />
became a member of St. James Lodge #73 in St.<br />
Marys. Noble Ebel joined the Shrine in 1987 in the<br />
Spring Ceremonial that was held in Stratford when Dr.<br />
Norm Amos was Potentate.<br />
Noble Pete Ebel , retired since 1992, was employed for<br />
45 years at Kroehler Furniture Manufacturing where he<br />
was a woodworking machinist. His extracurricular<br />
activities included being an umpire for both baseball<br />
and fastball for 45 years and also playing the game. He<br />
played 17 years for the Kroehler Men’s Intermediate A<br />
Team which folded in 1962. He then moved on to The<br />
Conroy Softball Team in The South Perth League<br />
which became the Stratford Memorial Fastball Team<br />
under the support of Noble Jim Shackleton and Noble<br />
Glen Shackleton. Although Pete resides in Stratford he<br />
enjoys spending his summer time at the Sugarbush<br />
Trailer Park south of Bayfield.<br />
This past year Pete has been recovering from a cancer<br />
esophagus operation which was successful. He does not<br />
recommend this activity as a method to lose weight.<br />
Not far from Noble Pete Ebel you may find his caring<br />
son, Noble Neal Ebel who seems to have a “questionable”<br />
influence on certain other Roadrunner nobles.<br />
During the parades Noble Pete Ebel is usually enjoying<br />
the spectators but at times he is called upon to act as a<br />
tow truck when the Unit Cars break down. Recently he<br />
has been called on to come to the aid of Noble Doug<br />
Richardson (see adjoining picture) and Noble Ron<br />
McKnight at least two times each but Noble Bill Porter<br />
has been towed on numerous occasions. One would<br />
think he is actually trying to save on gas. If it wasn’t for<br />
Noble Leon Roth many of our cars would never see a<br />
parade as he is the architect who keeps everything<br />
motoring.<br />
When visiting with the Roadrunners search out Noble<br />
Ken “Pete” Ebel as he is a most personable fellow.<br />
Offer him a refreshment treat and swap stories with<br />
him. Visit with our members, discuss their cars and<br />
plan to look us up in the Christmas Parades and join in<br />
on all the feztivities. Our Roadrunner Unit would like<br />
to wish all Nobles and their families a very Merry<br />
Christmas and a most successful and happy New Year.<br />
Submitted by Noble John Parker<br />
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MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 15
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
President Don Kritzer & Lady Dina held our<br />
annual BBQ at their home in Listowel August,<br />
with an excellent attendance of Nobles, and<br />
Ladies. Shown here are our 2 new members<br />
Nobles Rev. Russell Rogers, and John Moir, and<br />
Pres. Don looking on.<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club would like to say hello to all<br />
Nobles of <strong>Mocha</strong>!<br />
We have had a very busy summer, and this is the<br />
second year that we've hosted the weekly Cruise<br />
Night, in Aylmer. This Cruise Night stated on<br />
May 20th this year and ran every Wed. night, until<br />
Sept. 16th, from 6:00 pm. till dusk.<br />
The attendance has grown to 50 plus cars, at the<br />
location of ICS parking lot on Talbot St. W. in<br />
Aylmer.<br />
August 26th was a special night as we held a<br />
Shrine Night, and were graced with representatives<br />
from the Love Bugs, Jeepsters, and <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Classics. Special Thanks to the Nobles who<br />
helped make this a great evening. This venue<br />
gives our Club great exposure, in Southern ON, as<br />
cars come from London, Woodstock, Langton,<br />
St.Thomas, and Tillsonburg.<br />
I would like to give my personal Thanks to all<br />
Nobles who assisted with this event, and honorable<br />
mention to Nobles Drew Buchner, and John<br />
Vandewynegaerde, who have been a mainstay, of<br />
the weekly helpers.<br />
Mark your calendars for next year and start<br />
attending the weekly Aylmer Shrine Cruise Night<br />
on May 19th 2010.<br />
Submitted by Noble Roy Pickard, 1st. Vice Pres.<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club, and Cruise Chairman <strong>2009</strong><br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
Stratford-on-Avon S.C.<br />
The Stratford-on-Avon<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Club recently<br />
donated $6,000 to the<br />
Children’s Hospital of<br />
Western Ontario. The<br />
funds will be used for the<br />
hospital’s telemedicine<br />
program, which allows<br />
physicians to teleconference with patients to outlying areas, as<br />
the London-based hospital serves children from Windsor in the<br />
south to Tobermory and Sault Ste. Marie in the north. From left<br />
are Shriner past president Vic Hearn, Shriner executive member<br />
Allan Stewart, Shriner president Wayne Smith, Jill<br />
Osborne, community relations officer for the Children’s Health<br />
Foundation, and past president Bill McKay. (Macko photo)<br />
Local Cruisers<br />
New Noble<br />
John<br />
O'Reilly,<br />
and Harry<br />
Hewbank.<br />
Noble Ron and Joanne Erickson's<br />
1957 Thunderbird. <strong>Mocha</strong> Classics.<br />
Noble Robert<br />
and Rose White,<br />
1963 Pontiac.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> classics<br />
Local Cruisers<br />
Head Chef Noble<br />
Drew Buchner.<br />
Noble Drew Buchner, and Roy<br />
Pickard presenting donations to St,<br />
Thomas Elgin General Hospital, and<br />
the local VON (Meals on Wheels)<br />
Mr. & Mrs., Bill Rimnyak<br />
(’69 Chevelle SS 396, to be the<br />
feature car for 2010), along<br />
with Noble Roy Pickard<br />
Page 16 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
With the fall arriving it is back to work from refreshment,that work being helping our Burned and Crippled<br />
children. Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> will be having their annual Feather Party, on Fri. Nov. 13/09 at the Harriston Legion. We<br />
will also be busy this winter selling Christmas Cakes, and Shortbread Cookies, I can smell the ovens now.<br />
Nobles Bill Baxter and Jack Cumming<br />
Assistant Raban Noble Jack Cumming, &<br />
Helen, Lady Dina & Noble Pres. Don Kritzer<br />
Noble Don Moeser of<br />
Waterloo Shrine Club,<br />
and Noble Dave Orton<br />
promoting a Bus Trip<br />
to <strong>Mocha</strong> for the<br />
Installation of<br />
Barry Snider<br />
Newest Noble Rev.<br />
Russel Rogers, and<br />
Lady Marilyn<br />
FOR<br />
SALE<br />
Noble Dr. Ken Fisk and Lady Irene<br />
celebrate their 60th Anniversary<br />
The Entertainment, The Serenaders.<br />
Nobles Curly<br />
Wright and Lady<br />
Shirley, Kash<br />
Richardson and<br />
Lady Norma<br />
The Black Camel visited our Club this past summer<br />
and we lost 2 great Nobles Jack Gates of Listowel,<br />
and Tom Richardson of Harriston.<br />
We cherish their memories.<br />
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> wishes to sell their 1975 Ford Fire Truck, which<br />
has been used in Parades, for many years. This Truck is<br />
well equipped with Shrine Lettering, and logos.<br />
This fine unit can be yours for $1000<br />
Please call President Don Kritzer @ 519 291-4525.<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 17
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Club on<br />
Parade<br />
Nobles Jim Richardson and his<br />
sons Brad and Clarke, along with<br />
Noble Jim Doig, had their new red<br />
mini motorcycles at the Harriston<br />
Fall Fair parade Sept. 19.<br />
Following them were Noble Don<br />
McPhail and Noble Ken Fisk<br />
driving McPhail's convertible, and<br />
Noble Gerald Metzger driving his<br />
mini Model T Shrine car. They<br />
made an excellent presentation<br />
from the Pal-<strong>Mocha</strong> club.<br />
Photos submitted by Laverne Long<br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
Waterloo Shrine Club<br />
Pictured here is of a group of happy looking Nobles from the Waterloo<br />
Shriner Club, at coffee break at the Waterloo Legion in Waterloo on Regina<br />
St. where we meet every Wednesday, from 10.00 am to 1100 am to discuss<br />
whats been happening and have a coffee break and a do-nut.<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> at Work<br />
Pictured here is Noble Dave Harding, who is a member of the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Classic's, with his 1978 El Camino. As can be seen the truck is loaded with<br />
5 huge bags of pop cans.<br />
Dave is a summer resident<br />
of Pt. Bruce, and has a<br />
barrel placed at the "Sand<br />
Castle" Restaurant, which<br />
he empties every week,<br />
and is now on his way to<br />
deliver them to the<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club, to be<br />
recycled.<br />
Editor's note, Way to go<br />
Dave, and Thanks to all<br />
Nobles who assist<br />
with the pop can projects,<br />
everywhere. Dennis<br />
Page 18 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
CLUB NEWS<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club<br />
L-R Happy Ticket Sellers: Nobles<br />
George Sinden, John Vandenwygaerde,<br />
Harry Hewbank and Percy Whitcroft<br />
Tillsonburg S.C.<br />
Tillsonburg Shrine Club recently gave out<br />
2, 100 Million Dollar Club Certificates.<br />
One to Mrs. Brenda Horvath for donating<br />
name graphics for our Antique Fire Truck.<br />
And also one to Sean McKoy, who<br />
received his 2nd Degree, in St. John's No.<br />
104 in Norwich. the Degree was done by<br />
the Tillsonburg Shrine Club, with the assistance<br />
of the Keystone Kops. All in all a<br />
great evening enjoyed by many Masons<br />
including R.W.Bro. Phillip Bowman<br />
D.D.G.M. of Wilson South.<br />
And the happy winner is none other<br />
than yours truly, the <strong>Mocha</strong> news<br />
Editor Dennis Cook, and Noble Roy<br />
Pickard.<br />
Andersen,<br />
Michael D. Jr.<br />
London<br />
Babcock, Robert R.<br />
Bayfield<br />
Barendregt,<br />
Richard G.<br />
St. Thomas<br />
Chahine, Said<br />
Camlachie<br />
Coatsworth,<br />
Robert D.<br />
Glencoe<br />
Colledge, J.A.<br />
Caledonia<br />
Dalton, Lawrnce R.<br />
Bayfield<br />
Dumanski, Bryan R.<br />
Sault Ste. Marie<br />
Faulds, William R.<br />
Wentzville<br />
Fennell, Richard H.<br />
Powell, USA<br />
Forth, Donald J.<br />
Orillia<br />
Editor's note: What a great<br />
B.B.Q. to win, and my Thanks to<br />
All the Members of Aylmer Shrine<br />
Club, and a tip of the Fez to the<br />
Nobles who decided what to sell<br />
tickets on. .The BBQ, is a welcome<br />
edition to our home, and our old<br />
BBQ found a nice home, a young<br />
couple just starting out, they were<br />
mighty grateful to have that gift,<br />
and so by Diane & I winning the<br />
draw, 4 people wound up being<br />
happy. Many Thanks Dennis<br />
Lost in the Desert<br />
The following Nobles have been listed<br />
as lost.<br />
If you have an address,<br />
please advise the office.<br />
Francis, Robert C.<br />
London<br />
Goodhue, Michael W.<br />
Windsor<br />
Harris, Henry A.<br />
Vicksburg, USA<br />
Hetherington,<br />
J. Gregory<br />
Morpeth<br />
Hudson, Blake G.<br />
London<br />
Hutchinson, Ralph E.<br />
Brantford<br />
Kerr, John M.<br />
London<br />
Kilmer, Earl D.<br />
London<br />
Kirkwood, John G.<br />
Chatham<br />
Korbich, John W.<br />
Paris<br />
MacLeod, James R.<br />
Seaforth<br />
Major, Darcy R.<br />
Simcoe<br />
McLean, Neil<br />
Port Huron, USA<br />
Meyer, Wm. A. Jr.<br />
Kitchener<br />
Mott, James D.<br />
Sarnia<br />
Olver, Robert B.<br />
Sarnia<br />
Outien, Brian L.<br />
Cutler<br />
Patterson, Shirley G.<br />
Gordon<br />
Pickard, Ryan A.<br />
Tillsonburg<br />
Sauve, Albert A.<br />
Prescott<br />
Smith, Rodney D.<br />
Simcoe<br />
Stewart, Allan M.<br />
St. Marys<br />
Sulkowski, Edgar E.<br />
Waterloo<br />
Thomas, Ronald E.<br />
London<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 19
Friday <strong>October</strong> 2nd <strong>2009</strong> proved to be a very exciting<br />
evening for The Lambton Shrine Club.<br />
This was the first night and meeting in their new home,<br />
located in The Masonic Hall at 245 Essex Street, Sarnia.<br />
Attending this gala event were members of The<br />
Lambton Shrine Club, and a welcomed visit from<br />
Potentate Kevin M. Wilson and his Divan.<br />
Highlights of the evening were many and enjoyable, a<br />
great dinner, refreshments, good conversation, and also<br />
- a time to reminisce about past events of The Lambton<br />
Shrine Club.<br />
Kevin Wilson, Potentate, gave a brief talk on Shrine<br />
activities, plus entertained questions regarding the role<br />
of The Lambton Shrine Club.<br />
Speaker for the evening was Ambassador Emeritus<br />
Noble Don Stewart, his subject being the history of The<br />
Lambton Shrine Club.<br />
Excerpts of his speech included:<br />
The year was 1933, when in the great depression, a<br />
group of far sighted <strong>Shriners</strong> of this area, decided that<br />
some form of association should be started in Sarnia - a<br />
place where they could meet together from time to time,<br />
and be involved in the Greatest Philanthropy of all<br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
Lambton S.C. Submitted by Noble George Pitfield<br />
L-R Assistant Rabban,<br />
Noble Jack Cumming,<br />
President Lambton S.C.<br />
Noble Edgar McKenney,<br />
and Ambassador Noble<br />
Leslie Hastie, from<br />
Montreal QC.<br />
Lining up and digging in for the great nourishment,<br />
are Potentate Kevin Wilson, P. Pres. Lambton S.C.<br />
Noble Randy Charge, Motor Corp member Noble Paul<br />
Kelly, Lambton S.C. Pres. Noble Edgar McKenney,<br />
Noble Ray Hardy, and Vice Pres, Stuart McKenney.<br />
(What's for Dessert?)<br />
L-R Nobles George<br />
Spence, Mike Adams,<br />
and Ambassador<br />
Emeritus Don Stuart,<br />
take a relaxing break<br />
after the great festivities<br />
of the evening.<br />
Great food, refreshments,<br />
and conversation, make<br />
for a great evening<br />
and a good welcome<br />
to our new home.<br />
L-R Potentate Kevin Wilson,<br />
Lambton Shrine Club Motor<br />
Corp Pres. Noble Jim Sayers,<br />
discussing the new home,<br />
and opening for The Club.<br />
times, that of assisting Crippled<br />
Children.<br />
It was so noted that in 1950 - Noble<br />
John A. Smith bestowed a great<br />
honour on the club, as he was the first member to<br />
become Potentate. Since that time we have had (4) other<br />
members achieve this exalted rank. Noble Frank<br />
Harkness (1976), Noble Ron Leckie (1984), Noble<br />
William (Bill) Gerrits (2000), and Noble John<br />
McLaughlin (2002).<br />
The club seemed to enjoy taking on worthy and sometimes<br />
complicated projects and then fmding innovative<br />
ways to raise money to meet the commitment. One<br />
good example, in 1988, during National Burns<br />
Awareness Week, a project to raise $90,000.00 and<br />
build a children's burn care unit was completed and<br />
dedicated at the Sarnia General Hospital. Throughout<br />
the 80,s and 90's annual donations to <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple<br />
were always equal to or greater than other <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Temple Clubs and units.<br />
There were some very talented and dedicated people in<br />
1933 that had a vision and started this whole thing.<br />
Over the years other very talented and dedicated people<br />
have followed, all faced with different challenges and<br />
have always managed to make the decisions required to<br />
succeed.<br />
The Lambton Shrine Club, bringing Nobles together to<br />
enjoy each other's fellowship, and at the same time dedicate<br />
their efforts, for a very worthy cause.<br />
Page 20 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
The first ever Supreme Queen from Omar, has<br />
given us the opportunity to join with Supreme<br />
Queen Vesta Marshall, as she makes her Official<br />
visits, to other Temples in North America, and to<br />
the Shrine Hospitals. The <strong>Shriners</strong> and<br />
Daughters of the Nile, have one goal...to support<br />
the children at the Shrine Hospitals. By working<br />
together, we not only enjoy fellowship, and fun,<br />
Woodstock, St. Mary's Club Sec. Pr.<br />
Rhonda Rogers, Pres. Pr. Lynda<br />
Jagen, Trea. Pr. Joan Ebel<br />
Omar Temple 111<br />
Daughters of the Nile<br />
by P.Q. Audrey J. Stubbs<br />
Message from the Queen<br />
but we know we are making a difference. We<br />
keep hearing raving comments, and reports from<br />
Princesses, who have visited London. Our<br />
theme "Autumn Splendor", has overwhelmed<br />
us, with "Autumn Maple Leafy Hugs"<br />
By Queen Fran Hustler<br />
Northern Daughters of the Nile Club,<br />
Pres. Pr. Tirzah Lucy Hesse, Sec. Pr.<br />
Kathleen Farr, Trea. Pr. Lia Ellyatt<br />
St. Thomas Nile<br />
Club,<br />
Pres. Pr. Julie<br />
Sandford,<br />
Sec. Pr. Marie<br />
Ansell, Trea.<br />
Pr. Linda Temple<br />
Then there<br />
are always<br />
those Nobles<br />
who require<br />
assistance.<br />
Queen Fran's Picnic<br />
held at her home.<br />
(I think Noble Paul<br />
lives there also)<br />
There was a<br />
gathering of<br />
about 90 people.<br />
Supreme Queen<br />
Vesta Marshall<br />
London Sewing Circle, Sec. Pr.<br />
Badoura- Sandy Rank, V.P. Anne<br />
Findlater, Trea. Moira Saregent,<br />
Pres. Pr. Marilyn McFadden<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 21
<strong>Mocha</strong> Temple History<br />
The year is 1886, London, Ontario and a lone Shriner is<br />
living in the city. He together with members of Knights<br />
Templar, who had been initiated in Detroit, Michigan<br />
petitioned to form a Shrine Temple in London. A dispensation<br />
wa issued for “Sultanat Temple: and for a<br />
short time London had the honour of having Canada’s<br />
first Shrine Temple. However, the time was not yet right<br />
for “Sultanat Temple” and it soon became dormant and<br />
the dispensation was recalled.<br />
Shrinedom in London dates from January 1, 1908 with<br />
the foundation of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple, and the seventh<br />
Shrine Temple in Canada. Noble Harry Collins,<br />
Potentate of Rameses Temple in Toronto, was instrumental<br />
in obtaining the charter. Noble Collins late<br />
became Imperial Potentate. The name “<strong>Mocha</strong>” was<br />
chosen by the first Recorder Noble Ed Struthers.<br />
The Shrine was seen as an organization where members<br />
could relax and enjoy themselves. Shrine bands,<br />
parades and elaborate costumes were part of the make<br />
up. It was said that “the order was not much more than<br />
a frolic for Masons of high degree”, and perhaps this<br />
stimulated interest among Masons enough to steadily<br />
increase the membership figures.<br />
What was not so visible was that even in those years<br />
considerable sums were raised for benevolence and<br />
charitable projects. At one ceremonial a Union Jack was<br />
carried around the hall and after the initial donation of<br />
$500 a further amount of $466.60 was raised for poor<br />
children of the city of London. This is much more than<br />
it seems now when we think of what a dollar would buy<br />
in those days. On another occasion the Salvation Army,<br />
the schools and other organizations supplied the names<br />
of 600 children who were in poor circumstance and they<br />
were all supplies with Christmas repast. 1917 saw a<br />
contribution to the fund for victims of the Halifax<br />
explosion. In 1930 the bands and patrol entertained the<br />
children from orphanages at the Western Fair. A patriotic<br />
endeavor was the subscription of $500 for the Peace<br />
Memorial at the Exhibition forces and war charities<br />
were supported. In the year of 1940 <strong>Mocha</strong> presented a<br />
$1,600 Ford ambulance to the Minister of Militia. The<br />
children were not forgotten and <strong>Shriners</strong> have provided<br />
transportation, entertainment, films and other amusements<br />
for their enjoyment. Since 1920, <strong>Mocha</strong>’s main<br />
charity has been the <strong>Shriners</strong>’ Hospitals for Children<br />
and many hundreds of thousands of dollars have been<br />
raised for this worthy undertaking.<br />
Shrine activities continued to flourish through the years.<br />
In order to provide a place for meetings and other functions<br />
one of the stately old homes on Waterloo Street in<br />
London was purchased. In 1955 this building was sold<br />
for $38,000 and the Smallman residence at 468<br />
Colborne Street was purchased for $35,000 with an<br />
additional $847 for some of the contents. Additions<br />
have been made, but the architectural beauty of the<br />
original building has been maintained. The Trustees<br />
work hard to maintain the grounds, rooms and furnishings.<br />
In 1977, the banquet halls were added on for meetings<br />
and social functions. In the recent past the interior<br />
and exterior of the building has been refurbished and<br />
redecorated completely with new furniture in the main<br />
lounge area. <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple is a place where any<br />
Shriner would be proud to bring his family and friends<br />
for lunch or dinner.<br />
REMEMBER MOCHA’S<br />
NEXT DEADLINE<br />
Please have<br />
everything<br />
submitted by ....<br />
JAN. 15<br />
Page 22 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
The J.B. Smallman House 1902-03<br />
Another bearer of the Smallman crest was John B. - a<br />
brother of the T.H. Smallman who had purchased<br />
“Waverley” in 1892. While T.H. Smallman was associated<br />
with the London and Port Stanley Railway, the<br />
Canada Chemical Company and other interests, his<br />
brother, J.B. was of the Smallman and Ingram firm -<br />
now Simpson’s Ltd.<br />
From 1858 to the 1890’s the property was occupied by<br />
Wm. Glass, after which the present house was built and<br />
lived in by John B. Smallman until 1916, and then his<br />
sisters until the house was sold in 1955 to the Shriner’s<br />
Order. It now is known as the <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre.<br />
This Edwardian home is of monumental size, but nevertheless<br />
its design is true to the Edwardian predilection<br />
for gables, towers, the generous use of large windows<br />
(how light and bright they are!), a steep and irregular<br />
roof line, careful chimney design and construction, texture<br />
in glass, stone, wood and brick, a lavish use of classical,<br />
floral and stylized ornamentation.<br />
The foundation of red sandstone is pierced with basement<br />
openings elegantly barricaded with decorative<br />
iron gatings. The infill in the gables is richly textured<br />
and blends well in tone with the red brick - as does also<br />
the skillfully laid tile of the tower. In gables and tower<br />
there is a wide overhang with brackets in the former,<br />
and dentils in the latter.<br />
Each gable has interesting window treatment; the<br />
Palladian window variation in the front gable is of particularly<br />
rich design with its deep and sweeping curved<br />
heading. Notice the bordering of the windows with egg<br />
and dart moulding.<br />
Upon entering the verandah - likely glassed in at a later<br />
date - the magnitude of the door, its deep set back within<br />
its ornamented framing arch, the bevelled and textured<br />
leaded glass of the door, sidelights and transom,<br />
the framing ionic column, form a powerfully effective<br />
architectural composition, and is needed prophetic of<br />
the richness of design and superb craftsmanship that is<br />
to follow.<br />
Minute details, such as the egg and dart border of knobs<br />
and door-plates, are heady diversions that bespeak<br />
another time and way of life, with the additional message<br />
of preservation and protection of what cannot be<br />
easily replaced - echoes of Edwardian grace and a<br />
secure and oak paneling is in the ceiling and on the<br />
walls of the vestibule coloured glass. That the motto of<br />
the coat of Arms is in English is of interest.<br />
The entrance to the left is into a large, cherry-trimmed<br />
room with a fine plaster ceiling with the popular oval<br />
shape brought into use; this way very likely the drawing<br />
room; notice the lighting fixtures - once gas, now wired.<br />
The fireplace is framed by columns and a deep cornice,<br />
and tile, very popular in the period, borders the fire box<br />
and is used in the hearthstone. The egg and dart pattern<br />
appears again.<br />
The room to the right with the inclusion of the tower -<br />
delightfully furnished with a circular window seat - was<br />
the library as is evident from book cupboards with leaded<br />
glass doors; pilasters between the cupboards are<br />
ornamented was bas-relief carving. Here again the door<br />
hardware - smaller in proportion - has the now familiar<br />
egg and dart accent. The fireplace is of particular interest<br />
with its three, beautiful niches - provocative as to<br />
artifice. Paneling on walls and ceiling are of especial<br />
appreciation for us today - we who find wood to be not<br />
so plentiful a material as once it was - nor will it be in<br />
spite of our Government’s generous planting program.<br />
A heritage of great value needed!<br />
Here and elsewhere in the house the quality of the<br />
craftsmanship - once the dining room. The even large,<br />
well-lighted, room at the rear of the dining room was<br />
the billiard room; seemingly, a steel beam has been<br />
replaced a wall that may once have separated the two<br />
rooms. The oak fireplace surrounds, and the ceiling in<br />
the first room are of oak. In the upstairs hall is a long<br />
sideboard, of the same material and tone, that likely was<br />
in the dining room.<br />
A splendid landing, two steps up, is at the rear of the<br />
entrance hall. At the second landing is a rounded bay<br />
window, with coloured and painted glass; some textured<br />
glass and ‘jewels’ have been included in the design.<br />
A tour of the upstairs is of interest because of the variety<br />
in the fireplaces, the size of the rooms, and examples<br />
of bathrooms as they were at the turn of the<br />
century.<br />
This mansion, although no longer residential, functions<br />
in a useful way in providing meeting facilities for a<br />
beneficent organization tat contributes much richness of<br />
life not only to its member but also to the community -<br />
particularly to children.<br />
Taken from Edwardian Echoes,<br />
a tour of our architectural heritage 1834-1913<br />
Sunday June 1, 1975<br />
The addition, in recent years, of the banquet facilities at<br />
the rear of the original building allows the catering of<br />
large gatherings not only of members functions but as a<br />
fund raising source from non-members banquets and<br />
social events.<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 23
112-year-old Shriner is World's Oldest Living Man<br />
Walter Breuning, 112, a member of <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
International for 58 years, became the oldest living man<br />
in the world with the passing of Henry Allingham of<br />
England on July 18.<br />
Breuning has lived at the Rainbow Retirement and<br />
Assisted Living Center in Great Falls, Mont., for the<br />
last 30 years. He is beginning to lose his sight and was<br />
fitted for hearing aids when he was 111, but otherwise<br />
he is in good health. After breaking his hip at age 108,<br />
he spent only 8 days in the hospital and was healed in<br />
21 days. The walker he uses to get around hasn't slowed<br />
him down.<br />
Each morning, Breuning wakes up and he dresses himself<br />
neatly in a suit and tie. He eats a good breakfast,<br />
makes lunch his main meal of the day and dines on fruit<br />
in the evening. He maintains a sharp mind and accurate<br />
memory, which is evident in casual conversation, as<br />
well as the occasional interviews he gives to reporters.<br />
Breuning was born in Melrose, Minn., on Sept. 21,<br />
1896. He was hired as a call boy for the former Great<br />
Northern Railroad, now part of BNSF Railway, in<br />
Minneapolis in 1913. His responsibility as a call boy<br />
was to go to employees’ homes to notify them what<br />
time to be at work. In 1914, Breuning was a clerk earning<br />
$50 per month and working 12-hour days, seven<br />
days per week. He moved to Great Falls in 1918 due to<br />
the expansion of the railroad and worked as a yard clerk<br />
for the company until 1963.<br />
Breuning became interested in Masonry as a young<br />
man in Minnesota. “I was walking home one evening<br />
and saw a lighted sign on a building which referred to<br />
the Masons,” he explained. “At that time I decided to<br />
join the organization some day.”<br />
He became a member of the Great Falls Lodge No. 118<br />
in 1925 and served as Worshipful Master in 1934. He<br />
was Lodge Secretary for 25 years, from 1945 to 1970.<br />
Since joining the Scottish Rite in 1937, he has served<br />
Nobles, my name is Terri-Lynn, and I work at Shopper's<br />
Drug Mart in Grand Bend. One year ago the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Shrine helped our family with the purchase of a much<br />
needed Shaping Helmet for my son Ethan this helmet<br />
has helped him so much and we can't believe the<br />
difference it has made in improving the shape of his<br />
little head.<br />
Please accept this donation to the <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine<br />
Transportation Fund, just our small way of saying<br />
Thank you to the <strong>Shriners</strong>.<br />
on various committees,including<br />
Director of<br />
Work, from<br />
1940 to 1985.<br />
Breuning served<br />
as Venerable<br />
Master in 1950,<br />
received the<br />
Knight Commander Court of Honor in 1949, and was<br />
coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary in 1958.<br />
He became a member of Algeria <strong>Shriners</strong> in Helena,<br />
Mont., in 1951. “I was a very good friend of a fellow<br />
Mason named Hugh Sutherland, who was the Potentate<br />
of Algeria Shrine Temple,” he said. “He encouraged me<br />
to join.”<br />
Breuning managed the Elbon Shrine Club in the basement<br />
of the Rainbow Hotel in Great Falls for 15 years,<br />
until the age of 99. He is a member of the Royal Order<br />
of Scotland and a recipient of the DeMolay Honorary<br />
Legion of Honor.<br />
His activities since turning 100 include speaking at the<br />
Great Falls Feast of Tishri and publishing “This is the<br />
Day the Lord has Made” in the Scottish Rite Journal at<br />
age 104. He spoke at Maundy Thursday at age 106 and<br />
tossed the first pitch at the Great Falls White Sox season<br />
opener at age 110.<br />
Breuning’s secret to a long life is not hard to guess: stay<br />
active. “If you keep your mind busy and keep your<br />
body busy, you’re going to be around a long time,” he<br />
said.<br />
A special thank you to Bob Rowe, a close friend of Mr.<br />
Breuning, for conducting this interview on behalf of the<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> International Headquarters Public Relations<br />
Department.<br />
Photo courtesy of Larry Beckner and the Montana PBS<br />
pressroom<br />
Page 24 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Tillsonburg S.C.<br />
Tillsonburg Shrine Club held their annual Pork BBQ on<br />
September 9, <strong>2009</strong> and what a great event it was.<br />
Approximately 900 people attended and were served an<br />
excellent meal of BBQued Pork, Corn on the Cob, fresh<br />
bread, and pickled onions and cucumbers. The extensive<br />
list of attendants look forward every year to this<br />
auspicious event, and would be mightily disappointed if<br />
we didn't have it.<br />
The Dusk to<br />
Dawn workers,<br />
or the Keepers<br />
of the Pork.<br />
What a great<br />
job they do!<br />
Two fine<br />
Pork slicers<br />
Ray Boutin,<br />
and<br />
PP Gail<br />
McKay.<br />
Two of our<br />
newer Nobles<br />
enjoying their<br />
dinner while<br />
their supervisor<br />
looks on.<br />
This happy<br />
looking group<br />
have either<br />
already ate,<br />
or are just<br />
about to.<br />
An event of this magnitude takes much preplanning,<br />
legwork, and helpers. Most every member of<br />
Tillsonburg Shrine Club shows up to assist with this<br />
happening and on behalf of the Club I wish to thank<br />
them all in this little paragraph. Great work Nobles: The<br />
Editor.<br />
While I didn't have space to put everyone's picture, here<br />
are some that did make the cut.<br />
Always<br />
into the<br />
Sauce<br />
Noble Dave<br />
Dodsley.<br />
Nobles<br />
Bob Smith,<br />
Jerry<br />
Rasokas,<br />
and<br />
Matt Schafer.<br />
Some<br />
break takers,<br />
and part of<br />
the crowd.<br />
Meat<br />
carvers.<br />
Noble<br />
Dave<br />
Pass.<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 25
Acres, George Woodstock, On<br />
Adams, William R. Woodstock, On<br />
Allen, Robert T. Thessalon, On<br />
Anderson, Francis Mitchell, On<br />
Anderson, Jens Clinton, On<br />
Astles, Chas London, On<br />
Barber, George London, On<br />
Barendregt, John Union, On<br />
Barker, Howard London, On<br />
Barker, Wayne London, On<br />
Barnes, Frederick Stratford, On<br />
Baskey, John London, On<br />
Beaulieu, Raymond London, On<br />
Bing-Wo, Gordon London, On<br />
Binns, Clifford Woodstock, On<br />
Bisset, John London, On<br />
Blak, R.J. Thamesford, On<br />
Blue, John Listowell, On<br />
Bossons, William Strathroy, On<br />
Boyce, Stanley London, On<br />
Brady, Robert London, On<br />
Brall, Fred Clinton, On<br />
Brand, David Tillsonburg, On<br />
Brereton, Verney London, On<br />
Brotzel, Emaneul London, On<br />
Brough, D.H. London, On<br />
Brown, Jeffery Thamesford, On<br />
Brown, Wilson Wingham, On<br />
Burton, Walter Tillsonburg, On<br />
Butcher, Bill London, On<br />
Camp, Norman London, On<br />
Campbell, Gerald Lucan, On<br />
Cappa, Dr. C.F. London, On<br />
Carmichael, William Tillsonburg, On<br />
Carrothers, John London, On<br />
Carson, Owen Tillsonburg, On<br />
Carter, Lloyd Clinton, On<br />
Cassan, Douglas Lucan, On<br />
Chambers, Robert Corunna, On<br />
Charno, John Sr. London, On<br />
Clark, Cecil Thamesford, On<br />
Clays, John Thorndale, On<br />
Cluney, Terry London,On<br />
Cole, Harold London, On<br />
Corbett, Charles Exeter, On<br />
Coulter Harold London, On<br />
Coward, William Turkey Point, On<br />
THANK YOU TO ONE AND ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR<br />
<strong>2009</strong> CIRCUS DADDY PROGRAM<br />
Cox, Auby Simcoe, On<br />
Craig, James Grand Bend, On<br />
Crinklaw, John London, On<br />
Cumming, Scott Dobbinton, On<br />
Cunningham, Kenneth Port Elgin, On<br />
Cupskey, Ronald Stratford, On<br />
Currie, Brad Bothwell, On<br />
Dagg, Robert London, On<br />
Davidson, Jeffery London, On<br />
Dawson, Ronald London, On<br />
Deane, William London, On<br />
Defreitas, Dennis London, On<br />
Dickenson, James London, On<br />
Dix, Norval London, On<br />
Dockstader, Donald London, On<br />
Dorman, W.C. London, On<br />
Dowling, D.G. London, On<br />
Duff, David London, On<br />
Dundas, Edward Dr. London, On<br />
Dunn, E.R. Woodstock, On<br />
Dyer, John London, On<br />
Elgie, Lloyd London, On<br />
Emerson, Donald Vienna, On<br />
Emmons, Gary London, On<br />
Epps, Donald London, On<br />
Eyre, Frederick London, On<br />
Scott Fraser London, On<br />
Fickling, David London, On<br />
Field, John Ridgetown, On<br />
Fletcher, Roy London, On<br />
Flowers, Wilbur Kingsville, On<br />
Foreman, M Tillsonburg, On<br />
Fraser, Scott London, On<br />
Fydenchuk, Walter Crediton, On<br />
Gardner, Ronald London, On<br />
Gawley, David Ingersoll, On<br />
Gellatly, Donald London, On<br />
Gill, William London, On<br />
Gladwish, James London, On<br />
Gosnell, Donald Highgate, On<br />
Graham, Eugene Petrolia, On<br />
Graham, Ven. Dr. William London, On<br />
Granton, Leo London, On<br />
Gray, Wallace London, On<br />
Graystone, R.A. London, On<br />
Grover, Colin London, On<br />
Gurd, John Dorchester, On<br />
Hague, J.W. Woodstock, On<br />
Hall, Terry Aylmer, On<br />
Harcourt, John London, On<br />
Harris, A.S. London, On<br />
Hart, Donald Wyoming, On<br />
Hawley, Ronald Aylmer, On<br />
Hayward, Mark Tillsonburg, On<br />
Higgins, Gerald Port Elgin, On<br />
Hirt, Eugene Tillsonburg, On<br />
Hodgin, Allen Thedford, On<br />
Hodgins, Donald London, On<br />
Hoelzli, Douglas London, On<br />
Hofer, Siegfried London, On<br />
Hoggard, Keith London, On<br />
Holden, Stephen Simcoe, On<br />
Honkawa, Yoshio London, On<br />
Horton, Charles Stratford, On<br />
Hoskin, Douglas London, On<br />
Hugill, Robert Mount Elgin, On<br />
Hurley, Mervin Tillsonburg, On<br />
Irwin, Gerald London, On<br />
Ives, Hugh Ingersoll, On<br />
Iwaniw, Andrew Woodstock, On<br />
Jackson, Gregory London, On<br />
Jagoe, Paul Ingersoll, On<br />
Jeffery, Dennis London, On<br />
Jenkins, Kenneth London, On<br />
Johnson, Verne London, On<br />
Johnston, John Rodney, On<br />
Johnston, Robert London, On<br />
Kalia, Ramesh London, On<br />
Kavanagh, William Aylmer, On<br />
Kendel, Curtis Corunna, On<br />
Ketchabaw, Harry Woodstock, On<br />
Kinnin, Edward London, On<br />
Knupp, Glen London, On<br />
Kuhlman, Ehrhard London, On<br />
Kyle, William London, On<br />
Lane, William London, On<br />
Layland, George Mitchell, On<br />
Lewis, Kenneth London, On<br />
Leyland, William Palmerston, On<br />
Loftus, Paul London, On<br />
Long, Laverne Palmerston, On<br />
Loree, Ellis Kincardine, On<br />
Lovell, Donald London, On<br />
Lozon, Robert Pt. Burwell, On<br />
Page 26 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Luxton, Wilbert London, On<br />
Lyall, Alexander London, On<br />
Lyle, Ronald London, On<br />
Lyttle, George London, On<br />
MacKay, Donald Ingersoll, On<br />
MacLeod, John London, On<br />
Malizia, Mario Dr. London, On<br />
Malpage, Douglas London, On<br />
Malpass, Robert London, On<br />
Martin, Kenneth Dorchester, On<br />
Masters, Raymond London, On<br />
McBeath, Wilson Ingersoll, On<br />
McBridge, Randall Pt. Burwell,On<br />
McConnell, Douglas London, On<br />
McCrimmon, Ian London, On<br />
McDonald, Archibald London, On<br />
McFarlane, Arthur London, On<br />
McGugan, Hugh Mitchell, On<br />
McIntyre, Ross St.Thomas, On<br />
McKay, Lewis London, On<br />
McKay, William London, On<br />
McKee, Donald Simcoe, On<br />
McKellar, Ian London, On<br />
Mckenzie, Morris London, On<br />
McLean, John London, On<br />
McNair, Scott Ilderton, On<br />
McNaughton, Harry London, On<br />
McNaughton, Robert Arva, On<br />
McRae, James Petrolia, On<br />
Middlemiss, William London, On<br />
Miller-Sampson, Patricia London, On<br />
Milliken, Robert London, On<br />
Mills, George Dr. London, On<br />
Mills, Terry Port Elgin, On<br />
Monroe, John London, On<br />
Moor, Herbert Lucan, On<br />
Moore, John Goderich, On<br />
Morenz, Ernest Forest, On<br />
Muir, Lachlan London, On<br />
Mullen, Paul London, On<br />
Murdoch, Stewart London, On<br />
Nelms, Vernon Glencoe, On<br />
Nevill, Jack London, On<br />
Newport, Kurt Bothwell, On<br />
Noble, Carl Mar, On<br />
Ohalloran, Arthur London, On<br />
Osborne, Garry London, On<br />
BRINGING A SMILE TO<br />
CHILDRENS FACES<br />
Pargeter, Jim London, On<br />
Parker, John Stratford, On<br />
Parker, Robert London, On<br />
Patrick, Calvin Tillsonburg, On<br />
Payne, Frederick Strathroy, On<br />
Pelesh, Peter London, On<br />
Pembleton, Donald London, On<br />
Pernokis, L.W. London, On<br />
Peters, Edward London, On<br />
Petrie, Scott London, On<br />
Petrisor, Allan Dr. Woodstock, On<br />
Pacheco, Ray London, On<br />
Petrowski, Victor London, On<br />
Polci, Gary London, On<br />
Pole, Charles London, On<br />
Pollock, William Strathroy, On<br />
Post, Keith Port Dover, On<br />
Potter, James Wyoming, On<br />
Powell, John London, On<br />
Preston, Fred Tilbury, On<br />
Purenas, Peter Eden, On<br />
Quintyn, Elmer Dr. Tillsonburg, On<br />
Radloff, Dean London, On<br />
Ragin, Murray Goderich, On<br />
Read, Cyril London, On<br />
Reeve, Glenn Ilderton, On<br />
Richard, Emile Southampton, On<br />
Richards, Charles London, On<br />
Richmond, Edward Rev. London, On<br />
Ricketts, Stephen London, On<br />
Roach, Cluade Woodstock, On<br />
Robinson, James Kingsville, On<br />
Roden, Keith London, On<br />
Rodgers, Lloyd Tillsonburg, On<br />
Ross, Alfred Seaforth, On<br />
Ross, J.A. London, On<br />
Rushton, W.A. Ilderton, On<br />
Russell, Kenneth London, On<br />
Saunders, Ronald London, On<br />
Scott, Kenneth Mitchell, On<br />
Sewell, Ronald London, On<br />
Shannon, Bruce London, On<br />
Shannon, J.W. London, On<br />
Shiell, Robert London, On<br />
Slater, Donald Grand Bend, On<br />
Sloman, Peter Ingersoll, On<br />
Smith, David Thorndale, On<br />
Smith, Murray Dr. London, On<br />
Smith, William London, On<br />
Sommers, James Ayr, On<br />
Sommers, Kenneth Woodstock, On<br />
Speake, Victor London, On<br />
Speir, Donald London, On<br />
Springer, Glenn Tillsonburg, On<br />
Stackhouse, Edward Simcoe, On<br />
Steels, Elsie London, On<br />
Storey, Kenneth Wiarton, On<br />
Stover, Cecil Merlin, On<br />
Strain, Stuart London, On<br />
Strong, Brian London, On<br />
Sumner, John London, On<br />
Swayze, Robert Tillsonburg, On<br />
Thomsen, George London, On<br />
Tibando, Raymond London, On<br />
Ticknor, Robert London, On<br />
Todd, Earl London, On<br />
Todd, Gregory London, On<br />
Townshend, C.R. Arva, On<br />
Trotechaud, Roger London, On<br />
Urquhart, George London, On<br />
Vanslack, George London, On<br />
Wales, Douglas Aylmer, On<br />
Walls, J.H. Woodstock, On<br />
Wanless, Stuart London, On<br />
Ward, Robert Stratford, On<br />
Warner, Reginald Thamesford, On<br />
Watt, Stewart London, On<br />
Webster, Donald Exeter, On<br />
Webster, William London, On<br />
Weir, Gerry Ingersoll, On<br />
Welch, Brenton London, On<br />
Wilkie, James London, On<br />
Wilson, Andrew London, On<br />
Wise, John Clinton, On<br />
Wood, T. London, On<br />
Worsley, Brian London, On<br />
Yeo, Al London, On<br />
Yours in Faith,<br />
Charlie Pole<br />
Camel Coach President<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 27
<strong>Mocha</strong> Trumpet Band<br />
Degree Team<br />
Director Of Ceremonies Rt. W. Bro Jack Baskey (left of<br />
the candidate) of the London <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Trumpet<br />
Band degree team, conferring the 2nd degree on Bro<br />
Richard Lewis on Sept 16th, <strong>2009</strong> in London Daylight<br />
Lodge No. 735<br />
Tillsonburg Donations<br />
Pictured here receiving the donation on behalf of Cody,<br />
who is in the middle are his step father, Isaac Loewen,<br />
and his Mother Kim Ward, along with Nobles Dennis<br />
Cook, and President Al Wittet.<br />
Are you interested in becoming<br />
a member of the Divan and<br />
becoming part of<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>'s management team?<br />
✔ Are you a "TEAM" player?<br />
✔ Do you have business or senior<br />
management experience?<br />
✔ Can you conduct meetings and get<br />
the best out of the participants?<br />
✔ Do you know how the Shrine<br />
really works?<br />
✔ Are you interested in learning<br />
and participating?<br />
✔ Are you prepared to make the<br />
commitment?<br />
Send a confidential resume or CV to<br />
Noble Jeff Brown, Recorder.<br />
Pictured here receiving the donation on behalf of<br />
Olivia, from Nobles Al Wittet, President, and Dennis<br />
Cook Treasurer, are L-R her Mom, Anna, Father Mark,<br />
and sister Mackenzie who donated bone marrow to keep<br />
her young sister alive.<br />
Tillsonburg Shrine Club recently donated to a couple of local families. One donation was for Cody Ward, who<br />
is 14 years old, and was born with severe Cerebral Palsy, his home was fitted with a track rail system, and needed<br />
to be upgraded.<br />
The second donation went to the Silliker baby Olivia, who was born with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency,<br />
and basically means that the baby has to remain in Toronto Sick Children's Hospital, which places a burden on the<br />
family for travel expenses.<br />
Page 28 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Nobles,<br />
mark your<br />
calendars<br />
for the Stated<br />
meeting at the Temple.<br />
DECEMBER<br />
9<br />
This is of course the election of officers<br />
for the next year.<br />
Date: December 9, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Time: 5:30 P.M.<br />
Dinner Roast Beef. potatoes,<br />
salad, desert, etc.<br />
Cost: $ 25.00<br />
Tickets available at the Temple<br />
until December 7, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Please come out and support the<br />
fine people who keep <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Shrine active, and strong.<br />
WANTED<br />
Articles for the next<br />
issue of <strong>Mocha</strong> News<br />
DEADLINE: JAN. 15<br />
Please type submissions<br />
or email to<br />
mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 29
FFriday January 8, 2010<br />
Social 5:30 PM<br />
Dinner 6:30 PM<br />
Installation of Potentate & Divan<br />
7:30 PM<br />
$25.00 per person<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong>, Ladies & Guests are welcome<br />
For reservations contact <strong>Mocha</strong> office<br />
519 672-1391<br />
mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
Page 30 November <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Royal Scots... Boast Another Successful Year<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s Pipe Band, the Royal Scots has had a busy and<br />
rewarding year. As in the past, we finished 2008 by<br />
playing our usual round of Santa Claus parades.<br />
Although often very chilly events, people attending<br />
them seem to look forward to the sound of the pipes and<br />
drums signalling the start of the parade. In December,<br />
we culminated our year enjoying our annual Christmas<br />
get-together at the Shrine Centre. After a marvellous<br />
dinner we enjoyed more music and song and a few keen<br />
players of the horserace game pitted their talents against<br />
one another.<br />
On our way<br />
to the<br />
Kilwinning<br />
Sunrise<br />
Breakfast<br />
<strong>2009</strong> started for the Band in January when we were<br />
invited to participate in Kilwinning’s Robbie Burns<br />
Scottish Appreciation night, topping off the evening<br />
enjoying a haggis dinner. In June we were honoured to<br />
pipe in the head table at the Annual Supreme Session of<br />
the Daughters of the Nile which was held in London’s<br />
Convention Centre. Later in the month, we played at<br />
Kilwinning’s Annual Sunrise Service and Breakfast<br />
which was held back at the newly refurbished<br />
Wonderland Gardens. Another June highlight was the<br />
Spring Ceremonial, held this year in Leamington, and<br />
we are thrilled that one of the newly minted <strong>Shriners</strong>,<br />
Winston Kooistra has joined us as a side drummer.<br />
Jack Habkirk, John<br />
Johnston, Stew Watt,<br />
Jane Watt (Ingersoll<br />
Pipe Band), Charlie<br />
Thomson, Jon Arthur<br />
(Ingersoll Pipe Band)<br />
and John McIntyre in<br />
the Glasgow Town Hall<br />
Gail MacKay and Charlie Thomson, at the invitation of<br />
the Medina Shrine Pipe Band went to Chicago to make<br />
the traditional Scottish dinner of haggis, tatties and<br />
neeps and perform the Address to a Haggis, for their<br />
Highland Ball. We hear that this was a very successful<br />
event!<br />
In July, five of our members joined with the Canadian<br />
Massed Pipes and Drums for a memorable trip to<br />
Scotland where we played for Prince Charles at the<br />
opening of The Gathering <strong>2009</strong>. This clan gathering<br />
was the first in Scotland in over 150 years and turned<br />
out to be an overwhelming success. We played in<br />
several other venues around Scotland and we were<br />
often treated to ceilidhs and civic receptions. Our three<br />
week trip ended with the Band playing in the pre-show<br />
at Edinburgh’s famous Tattoo. We were then privileged<br />
to be able to enjoy the many outstanding moments of<br />
the Tattoo with performers from as far away as China,<br />
Tonga and Australia.<br />
Tex Coulter, Andy<br />
Longridge and Terry<br />
Derbyshire relaxing at<br />
the Royal Scots BBQ<br />
Once everyone had arrived back in Canada we had our<br />
annual BBQ, this year ably hosted by Joan and Tex<br />
Coulter at their home in London. It was a time of fun<br />
and fellowship for the band members and their families.<br />
Over the summer and fall we played at the Arkona<br />
Canada Day Parade, the Wheatley Fish Festival, the<br />
Bothwell Annual Antique Car Show, the Labour Day<br />
Parade in Sarnia, and the Rodney Fall Fair. In mid<br />
September the band went to Merrillville, Indiana to<br />
participate in the Great Lakes Shrine Association<br />
Convention Piping and Drumming competitions. We<br />
are delighted to report that every member who entered<br />
the competition came home with a medal. The results<br />
were as follows: Stew Watt, Piping Grade 4 (4th place),<br />
Charlie Thomson, Piping Grade 2 (2nd place), Bill<br />
Middlemiss, Side Drumming Grade 4 (3rd place), Gail<br />
MacKay, Side Drumming Grade 1, (3rd place), Tex<br />
Coulter, Tenor Drumming (2nd place), and John<br />
McIntyre, Bass Drumming (2nd place).<br />
As we are noticing the trees turn colour, and the nip of<br />
frost in the offing, we are resuming our practices, and<br />
looking forward to our pre-Christmas events and to<br />
another successful year. We are always happy to<br />
welcome new pipers and drummers to the Band. We<br />
practice on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each<br />
month. If you are interested in joining our unit, please<br />
call Charlie Thomson, Band Director 519 537-8585,<br />
Ken Webster, Music Director 519 686-0938, or Stew<br />
Watt, Secretary at 519 472-4879.<br />
Medal winners Charlie<br />
Thomson, Gail MacKay, Bill<br />
Middlemiss, John McIntyre,<br />
Tex Coulter and Stew Watt,<br />
Great Lakes Shrine<br />
Association Competitions,<br />
Merrillville, Indiana<br />
MOCHA NEWS November <strong>2009</strong> Page 31
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2009</strong> 11/11/09 2:57 PM Page 32<br />
more of the....<br />
Tillsonburg Shrine Club<br />
Corn anyone Nobles Allen Taber.<br />
John Pettinger, and Rick Haines.<br />
Nobles Cedric Tomico, and Dave Pass.<br />
Somebody has to count money, Nobles<br />
Dennis Cook, and Don Mulholland.<br />
Nobles Ray Boutin, Ron Phillips<br />
and Gail MacKay.<br />
Keeping the Fires burning<br />
Noble Mark Elliot.<br />
"Happy Huskers" Nobles Gene Hirt,<br />
Bill Coward, and John Stanbridge.