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Kora SandsVolume 34, No. 4Winter 2019-2020lnua14th AnKora ShrinelavitFEZof TreesTHANKSGIVING WEEKSaturday, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Monday, Nov. 25 to Wednesday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28: CLOSEDFriday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSE-MAIL ADDRESSESKORA SHRINE CENTER11 Sabattus StreetLewiston, Maine 04240Fax: VE DIVANIll. Potentate. Richard HersomChief Rabban. Gerard “Sonny” JutrasAssistant Rabban.Brent TanguayHigh Priest and Prophet. Robert McKinleyOriental Guide.James BennettTreasurer.Barry Gates P.P.Recorder.John Knox P.P.APPOINTIVE DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master. Paul Gardner2nd Ceremonial Master.Kenneth GotreauCeremonial Director. Jim HennemanMarshall. Barry IrishCaptain of the Guard. Michael ZubiateOuter Guard. Ryan ShermanChaplain.Charles “Russ” ThayerHEADS OF UNITSUnits Colonel. Bernie McAllisterUnits Lt. Colonel.Robert DoyleAides.Al SmithAmbassadors. Ed DodgeArab Patrol.Frederick FieldBand.Thomas NelsonBuccaneers.Eugene TanguayCrazy Cops.Michael KlickCycle Corps. Daniel JordanDrifters. Bernie FortinFacts and Figures.Glenn ColeFlags. Bruce FifieldFunsters. Adam TanguayGreeters. Crawford PerryHighlanders.Chester MatthewsKarts.Chris BartschKlowns.Jay PoirierLegion of Honor.Tony PerkinsLog Rollers. Dana BrownMedical Unit.David SaphierMini Racers. John MellorMopeds.Jim FairfieldMotor Corps. Thomas BudekOriental Band. Steve CappersProvost.John DumasRenegades. Edward BealsSecond Section. Robert Taylor2Potentate (Richard Hersom).potentate@korashriners.orgRecorder (John Knox, P.P.) .recorder@korashriners.orgOffice Manager (Kate Hansen) .khansen@korashriners.orgWebmaster (Marc DeBlois) . webmaster@korashriners.orgKora Sands . sands@korashriners.orgHOSPITAL INFORMATIONBoston Burns Hospital . 617-722-3000Member Board of Governors.David SaphierSpringfield Hospital . 413-787-2000 or 800-322-5905Member Board of Governors. Tim LuttrellAssociate Member. Stephen MorganHEADS OF CLUBS/OTHERAndroscoggin County Shrine Club . Tom ViningATV Club. John HutchinsBrewers Club.Scott AinsworthCash Calendar Club.Robert DoyleCircus . Glen Lalumiere, Michael KlickCommunications Committee.Marc DeBloisCumberland County Shrine Club .Barry IrishDonor Relations . Tim LuttrellFeztival of Trees. Marc DeBlois, Bernie McAllisterFoundation. Barry GatesHillbilly Club.Christopher DiSottoHospital Committee . Tim LuttrellInsurance Committee.Dick AlbertKampers . Dan BeardsleyKare for Kids Ride-In . Brent TanguayKennebec Valley Shrine Club .Calvin YeatonKora DeMolay Council.Peter ProvencherKraftsman .Brian FarringtonLobster Bowl . Joe HersomMembership . Paul Gardner, Ryan ShermanMidcoast Shrine Club .Craig CooleyOxford County Shrine Club . Adam TanguayTrustees.Randy MurrayWestern Mountain Shrine Club. Glen GibsonWidows Club.Eileen FalesYork County Shrine Club .Ronald BolducKORA SANDS DEADLINESJanuary 15th, 2020 to cover March, April, MayApril 15th, 2020 to cover June, July, AugustJuly 15th, 2020 to cover September, October, NovemberOctober 15th, 2019 to cover December, January, FebruaryPlease e-mail articles and photographs to:sands@korashriners.orgKora Sands editor: Joline Cloutier, Central Maine GraphicsPublished four times a year by Kora Shrine Center207-782-6831
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSHELP WANTEDThe Oxford Couty Shrine Clubis looking for volunteersto help at Sunday Riverto staff tables and drive busesat our Feztival,December 13th, 14th, and 15th.If you are interested please emailocscfeztivaloftrees@gmail.comSHRINE CLUBSSome members may not be aware of the presence oflocal shrine clubs in Koraland. Shrine clubs for years havebeen a way to further extend the fellowship of our fraternity.Clubs are localized to certain communities, making it moreconvenient for our nobles and their ladies to gather andsocialize on a more frequent basis. Membership is open toany noble; you are welcome to join any shrine club you wishregardless of your home location. Shrine clubs generally meetin the Fall, Winter, and Spring, moving functions outside forthe summer months. Membership is extended to brand newnobles for no dues assessment during their first calendar yearas a shriner. Many newer members do not get the opportunityto experience all that the fraternity has to offer, these clubmeetings are a great way to meet fellow nobles and ladies.This article should stand as an open invitation to all noblesnot currently a member of a shrine club to seek out their localgroup, contact the person listed in this article and join in thecamaraderie. See page 2 for a list of active clubs and contacts.DO YOU SHOP WITH AMAZON?Consider using Amazon Smile! Every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon gives right back to charity. ShrinersHospitals for Children recently received a quarterly donation of 20,973.06 thanks to customers using the program!To date, AmazonSmile has donated a total of 133,555.84 toShriners Hospitals for Children.www.korashriners.orgA ProclamationEs Selamu AleikumThe call of the muezzinCries out to allYe poor sons of the desertIt is the will of the PotentateThat theElection of 2020 officersof Kora Shriners,Shriners InternationalBe held atThe Kora Shrine Center onSaturday, December 7In the year of our Lord 2019.The meeting will commenceat 2:00 p.m.Elections will immediatelyFollow any other necessary businessAleikum Es SelamIll. Richard E. HersomIllustrious Potentate325.11(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a shrinetemple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seekingthe elected office, a resume consisting of his educational background,his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except asprovided in the prior sentence, the printing, publication, circulatingor distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email orother devices by a unit, club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting,recommending, opposing, or containing the names of proposedcandidates for office in the temple is prohibited.(b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money forgifts, favors, or entertainment on behalf of a candidate for electedoffice is prohibited.(c ) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the ImperialPotentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declarethe election of the officers void and order a new election.(d) Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meeting or anyelection, the temple recorder shall mail to each member a noticethereof containing this section.3
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSFROM THE DESKOF THE POTENTATEby Illustrious Potentate Richard HersomBack in January when I was tasked with the Potentates positionagain I knew this would be a challenge. I had been away from theKora Divan and units for the past 4 years and I really didn’t knowwhat to expect. I am happy to say that throughout this year I haveseen great strides made within Kora. The units and clubs, the eventcommittees, and all the ladies have come together as a community.This is how Kora should be and by coming together as a unit, manymore things can be achieved.All the events so far this year have ended on a positive noteand I know this will continue throughout the coming years. Yourincoming Divan has proven to be capable and willing to supportall the Nobles of Kora. Please welcome them and use them as aresource.Lady Liz and I would like to thank you for all your support andfor making our job easier. We have all worked hard this year and itshows. I would like to again thank you all for a great 2019. Best ofluck to you all your endeavors.FaithfullyIll. Richard Hersom 2015 & 2019FROM THE RECORDER’S DESK by John R. Knox, P.P., RecorderGreetings Nobles:As we rapidly approach the end of theShrine Year, I can truly say “Time Flies especially as one gets older”. Serving in theoffice of Recorder for Kora Shriners is an honorand privilege. Our Nobles and Ladies are committed to servingthe organization in support of the fraternal activities, and in the4support of our philanthropy, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, asevidenced by results of our fundraising activities throughout theyear. Great job!One important aspect of our ability to continue to havesuccessful events is always to be working on MEMBERSHIP. ImperialPotentate Jeffrey Sowder has focused on membership with his“JUST ONE” campaign – if each member brought in “JUST ONE” newcandidate, think of the positive growth we could experience. It isentirely possible and doable.I would urge all Nobles and Ladies to be active in the upcomingevents – the Feztival of Trees – both in Lewiston and a new satellitelocation at Sunday River Ski Resort in December, as well as the endof season and end of the year Unit and Club events.Invite a Master Mason to one of these events and let him see firsthand that ours is a fraternity of fun, fellowship, and philanthropy.A final note, please be sure to submit your dues paymentsbefore the end of the year. You will need your 2020 MembershipCard to participate in events in the New Year – and if you havenot yet submitted your 2019 payments, please do so as soon aspossible. If there are extenuating circumstances that may impactyour immediate payment, please contact the Recorder – there aremeans available to assist Nobles to get through a challenge. Don’thesitate to let me know – we do not want to lose any Noble fornon-payment. Assisting a Brother in need is a vital tenet of ourorganization.Stay safe and stay healthy in the upcoming Holiday Season!Fraternally, John R. Knox, P.P., RecorderMEMBERSHIP RAMBLINGSBy Paul Gardner, Membership ChairParade season may be over, but there is still much to keep usvery busy. Your Membership Committee has been hard at work,and at our Fall Ceremonial we welcomed six new Nobles to ourKora family. We also recognized several nobles who have dedicated50 years of service to Kora. As in the past, we will continue to haveCold Sands ceremonies when needed, so that new nobles canbecome active as soon as possible.Membership numbers are looking good for the year so far.It looks like we will exceed the numbers for last year, not only increations, but also restorations. Projected NPD suspensions arebelow last year as well. There are still quite a few Nobles who are“lost in the desert.” We haven’t heard from these folks and theyare at risk of being suspended. Perhaps you are aware of one?Encourage them to contact the membership committee or theKora office.There are still tickets available for the Membership committee’s“Rifle Raffle.” You could be the lucky winner of a Henry Shriner’sTribute edition .22 rifle. Don’t be left out! See a committee memberor the Kora Office to get your tickets. Whether you are a shooter ornot, this is a really nice addition to any Shriner’s collection. Sinceonly 300 tickets will be sold, odds of winning are pretty good.Imperial Sir Jeff Sowder’s membership campaign is picking upspeed. “Just One.” A simple but powerful idea drives this initiative:If every current Shriner commits to recruiting or restoring “JustOne” noble to our temple, the ranks of our brotherhood will swelltremendously.207-782-6831
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSIf you know of a Master Mason who would like to join our ranks,get them a petition, or drop us a line at membership@korashriners.org. Remember, any Noble who is the first line signer for two ormore new Nobles will get next year’s dues paid. It’s easy to sendin a referral by going to beashrinernow.com/referral. They will helpget things moving and make these men Masons and Nobles.KORA SHRINE CENTER FOUNDATIONA 501 C 3 Corporation by Barry Gates, PP, PresidentMissionThe mission of the Kora Shrine Center Foundation is to raisefunds to preserve, protect, and maintain the historic Kora ShrineCenter and its significant artwork.The Foundation will raise capital to help underwrite the realestate related costs associated with maintaining and preservingthe Kora Shrine Center. All donations to the Foundation are taxdeductible under IRS Code 170. Donors will be entitled to declaretheir contribution as a charitable gift. Please consult your tax advisor.The Foundation welcomes gifts of cash, invested securities such asstocks and bonds, real estate, collectables, and life insurance proceeds.Multi-year pledge-giving is also an option for donors. Please considerthe Foundation in your estate planning. Example: pledge-give 1,000/year for the next 5 years, payable in lump-sum or installments.Representatives of the Foundation are anxious to meet with Nobles,and/or their families, to discuss these and other giving-options.Contact Rick Olfene or Barry Gates for more information.Kora Shrine Stated MeetingWednesday, December 4, 2019Members OnlyAGENDA5:00pm Unit Rooms Open for Refreshment LEGION OF HONOR5:50pm Invocation6:00pm Dinner ** BUCCANEERS AND CRAZY COPS6:30pm Welcome / Pledge Allegiance6:35pm Roll Calla. Moment of silence for our fallen brothers, friends andfamilyb. Report of the Recorderc. Report of the Treasurerd. Hospital Happeningsf. Membershipg. Trusteesj. Feztival of Trees 2019k. KORA Foundationl. Unit Directors Surveyso. Question from the floorClosing Remarks:Colonial Bernie McAllisterILL. Sir Richard HersomMeeting AdjournsNext Stated Meeting 2020 - TBD CELEBRATING 50 YEARS At the Fall Ceremonial on September27, Illustrious Rick Hersom presented 50Year Membership Certificates and Pins to adistinguished group of Kora Nobles. A total of23 Nobles will reach their 50 year milestonein 2020 – 5 of them were able to join us forthe evening. Those attending were: LloydCushman, Charles Ridlon (Past Grand Masterof Maine), Robert Steele, Duncan Webster,and Wayne Whitney. Others not able to attendinclude: Vernon Bean, John Bond, Sr., CharlesCoffin, Thomas Cushman, Richard Elliott,Glenn Foster, Kenneth Fryover, Robert Miele,Arnold Moore, Sheridan Nickerson, RobertPlummer, Elton Powers, Harold Snow, ErlonVarney, John Wilbur, Dennis Wilson, LeslieKnapp and Alan Snow. Pins and certificateswill be presented to these Nobles in personwhere possible, or mailed per their request. Ifthey contact the Recorder with the preferredmethod, we will be sure they are delivered.www.korashriners.orgShown with Illustrious Rick Hersom, 50 year members who were present on September 27.(L to R) Duncan Webster, Wayne Whitney, Robert Steele, Lloyd Cushman, Charles Ridlon.5
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSNOVEMBER 2019Grand Assembly of MEMaine RainbowMedievel TheaterBanquetFeztival of TreesSet-upKora ProvostStated MeetingLobster Bowl MtgFeztival Safety MtgArab Patrol MtgKora Highlanders MtgKora DriftersFeztival of TreesSet-upCycle Corp MtgCumberlandCounty Shrine CLubKora ProvostKora Highlanders MtgKora Mini Racers MtgKora Karts MtgFeztival of TreesSet-upBuccaneers MtgYork CountyCrazy CopsShrine ClubAndroscogginCounty Shrine ClubFeztival of Trees MtgKora HighlandersKora Legion of HonorDivan MtgOxford CountyShrine ClubFeztival of TreesFeztival of TreesKVSCFeztival of TreesKora HighlandersFeztival of TreesKora KlownsKora BandMeeting/RehearsalCircus MeetingMaine DeMolay –Honors & Awards –Port Masonic HallKora ProvostShriners Night atMaine Nordiquesat 7PMSpringfieldBoard MeetingKora BandMeeting/RehearsalACSC Turkey SmokerFeztival of TreesFeztival of TreesFeztival of TreesDECEMBER 2019Feztival Clean-upBreakfast with SantaBuccaneers MtgLobster Bowl MtgArab Patrol MtgCumberlandKora ProvostCycle Corp MtgCounty Shrine CLubKora Mini Racers MtgKora Karts MtgYork CountyShrine ClubAndroscogginCounty Shrine ClubFeztival of Trees MtgCrazy Cop MtgKennebec CountyShrine ClubKora Stated MtgKora DriftersKora HighlandersKora Highlanders MtgProvost MtgDivan MtgLegion of HonorKora HighlandersOxford CountyShrine ClubKora BandMeeting/RehearsalElection of OfficersSecond SectionFeztival of Trees at the Feztival of Trees at the Christmas PartyJordan (Sunday River) Jordan (Sunday River) Feztival of Trees atthe Jordan (SundayRiver)SpringfieldBoard MeetingKora BandMeeting/RehearsalBoston HospitalMeetingKora Klowns6207-782-6831
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSJANUARY 2020Kora HighlandersKora DriftersLobster Bowl MtgArab Patrol MtgKora HighlandersKora ProvostCircus MtgCumberlandCounty Shrine CLubKora HighlandersOxford CountyShrine ClubLegion of HonorSpringfieldBoard MeetingKora BandMeeting/RehearsalYCSCACSCFeztival of Trees MtgCrazy CopsTrustees MtgDivan MtgLegion of Honor MtgKora Highlanders MtgBoston HospitalMeetingKennebec CountyShrine ClubKora KlownsYork CountyShrine ClubCycle Corp MtgKora Mini RacersKora KartsBuccaneers MtgKVSCKora BandMeeting/RehearsalKora Installationof OfficersAnahAnah InstallationKVSC PotentateReceptionUnit OfficersInstallationKora Highlanders MtgFEBRUARY 2020Robbie BurnsKora BandMeeting/RehearsalArab Patrol MtgCycle Corp MtgKora Mini RacersKora KartsCumberlandCounty Shrine CLubKora HighlandersKora ProvostCircus MtgCrazy Cop MtgLegion of Honor MtgKora HighlandersOxford CountyShrine ClubSpringfield HospitalMeetingKora BandMeeting/RehearsalKora KlownsKora HighlandersDivan MeetingBoston HospitalMeetingBuccaneers MtgYCSCACSCFeztival of Trees MtgKennebec CountyShrine Clubwww.korashriners.orgKora HighlandersKora DriftersLobster Bowl MtgAleppo visitationAleppo visitationValentine Dinnerand DanceKora Fun Night7
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSMerry Christmas to All!Have you been naughty or nice?Please join Ill Richard Hersom and his Lady Liz for the2019 Business Meeting and Election of OfficersFollowed by a Buffet Dinner and EntertainmentSaturday December 7, 2019AGENDA2:00 PM Business Meeting for nobles and election of officers2:00 PM Ladies Program in the Oasis4:30 PM Social hour with appetizers in the Oasis5:30 PM Dinner catered by Ice Box Catering6:30 PM Dessert, Coffee, and Entertainment in the Ceremonial HallPrice is 25.00 per person. Register online at Korashriners.orgor call the Kora Office at 207-782-68318207-782-6831
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSNEW NOBLES RECEIVED INTO KORASeptember 27 was a special night for 6 new Nobles whojoined the ranks of Kora Temple. The Kora Kraftsmen and theSecond Section conducted both the First and Second Sectionsof our Ceremonial Ritual for the 6 new Nobles. Illustrious RickHersom opened the hall for the first portion of the Initiation tothe assembled Nobles and Ladies, which was well received bythe guests. The hall was then secured for Nobles only as the workprogressed into the signs, words and tokens, as well as the SecondSection.The new Nobles joining us are: Carlton “Skip” Harvey and LadyDoreen, Dennis Weightman and Lady Patricia, Bruno SalazarPerea and Lady Clarisa, Todd Burnett, David Gleason, and ForrestGenthner and Lady Molly.All the new members and their ladies expressed how welcomingthe Nobility was for the evening. They also enjoyed watching theseveral 50 year members receive their special recognition. Weare looking forward to these new Nobles and their Ladies as theybecome involved in the activities and events we have to offer.A ProclamationEs Selamu AleikumThe call of the muezzinCries out to allYe poor sons of the desertIt is the will of the PotentateThat the Annual Meetingof Kora ShrinersAnd the Kora Building Association,Shriners InternationalBe held atThe Kora Shrine Center onSaturday, January 11In the year of our Lord 2020.The meeting will commenceat 3:00 p.m.Installation of 2020 Officers willCommence at 6:00 p.m.Aleikum Es SelamIll. Richard E. HersomIllustrious PotentateFrom left to right: Clady Clarisa and Noble Bruno Salazar-Perea,John Gailey, PP and his sponsor new noble, David Gleason,Noble Todd Burnett and Rob McKinley, HPP, Lady Doreen andNoble Skip Harvey, Noble Dennis Weightman and Lady Patriciaand Noble Forrest Genthner and Lady Molly. Welcome!HELP SUPPORT OUR SANDS!Ad Rates for the Sands (per issue)Full page 200 7.75” wide x 9.5” highHalf page 1007.75” wide 4.75” high or 3.79” wide x 9.5” highQuarter page 507.75” wide x 2.375” high or 3.79” wide x 4.75” highBusiness card size 25 3.79” wide x 2.25” highwww.korashriners.org Pot Of Gold The 2019 Divan has decided todo a pot of gold starting withthe April stated meeting. Thatevening each noble will begiven a ticket, at some pointduring the evening we’ll drawa winning ticket. A lucky noblecould go home with a crisp 100.00 bill. But, if we draw ablank ticket, it rolls over to nextstated meeting which would be worth 200.00. Every statedmeeting we’ll add 100.00 to the pot if no winner is picked.But you must attend stated meetings to get a ticket. Let us allbring the fun back and keep Kora strong. Good luck to all.TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE2019 Divan9
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSAnnual Meeting & InstallationSaturday, January 11, 2020Schedule of Events11:30 AM1:00 PM1:30 PM2:00 PM3:30 PM3:45 PM4:45 PM6:30 PM8:00 PMLadies Luncheon - 20 PP - See flyer on page 12Opening of the TempleBusiness Meeting for NoblesUnits Assemble for PresentationsTemple at RecessSocial Hour and ReceptionBuffet Dinner - 25.00 PP - See menu on page 11Auction of Centerpieces - First Ladies ProjectIntroductionsNecrology serviceInstallation of 2020 OfficersRemarks by Ill. Rick HersomPresentationsClosing the templeDessert and cocktails in the Dining HallHospitality in the OasisA block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn, Lincoln St., Lewiston, MEA special deal at 99.00 per night plus tax, including breakfast. Call the HamptonInn at 207-344-1000, for reservations, tell them you are with the Kora ShrineBus service will be provided from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM to and from the hoteland to and from the Ladies LuncheonPlease register by December 27th - See Registration form on page 1110207-782-6831
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSAnnual Meeting & InstallationSaturday, January 11, 2020Ladies Luncheon MenuBuffet Dinner MenuChoice of 2 SoupsFruit PlatterVegetable PlatterMeat & Cheese Platter2 SaladsAssorted BreadRoasted Garlic PotatoesHoney Teriyaki ChickenChef Carved Top SirloinSeasonal VegetablesDinner Rolls w/Butter**Bus Service will be provided to andfrom the Ladies Luncheon****Coffee and Dessert Bar tofollow Installation**Please register by December 27thKora Annual Meeting & InstallationRegistration FormNoble: Lady:I’d like Ladies luncheon tickets @ 20.00 PP I’d like Buffet Dinner tickets @ 25.00 PP Total Mail form to Kora Shrine Center, 11 Sabattus St. Lewiston, ME 04240Credit card payments: Kora office at 207-782-6831 or go to korashriners.orgwww.korashriners.org11
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSAll Ladies are invitedto the2020 Kora ShrinersLadies LuncheonSaturday, January 11th, 202011:30AM - 2:00PMThe Carriage House1119 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, MaineMENU 20 per personPlease register by December 27th.See registration form on page 11.Bus service will be provided from11:00 AM to and from the Ladies Luncheon.12 Choice of 2 SoupsFruit PlatterVegetable PlatterMeat & Cheese Platter2 SaladsAssorted Bread207-782-6831
WINTER 2019-2020KORA SANDSSHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN BOSTONKenia's storyKenia, 21, came to the Boston Shriners Hospital from El Salvadorwhen she was only 12 years old after suffering severe burns froman accident involving loose wires at the mall. Even though it wasmany years ago, she remembers the event and the experiencesthat followed quite vividly.Upon her arrival at the hospital, Kenia was rushed into surgeryfor an emergency amputation of her arm. Her mother remainedglued to her side the whole time. “Of course, as mothers are, shetried to protect me and wrapped a blanket around me, so I couldn’tsee [my amputated arm]. But when they moved me from one bedto the other, the sheet fell off and I saw myself. So in the beginning,I didn’t want anyone to talk or look at me — only my mom,” Keniashared. Kenia felt she would be ostracized as a result of her injury.Kenia’s mother was also severely impacted by the accident,as her sadness made her almost unrecognizable to her daughter.Kenia’s bravery, however, kept them both strong through thejourney. Another supportive figure in this difficult time was Kenia’sdoctor, Joseph Upton, M.D. Dr. Upton was there every step of theway during her treatment. Every time she would cry, he would finda way to reassure and comfort her.“I have really developed and progressed since the accident. Ididn’t think I’d be able to live in the same way, or do the things Iloved anymore like basketball or dance. I stopped riding my bike. Ididn’t think I’d be able to drive on my own, put on makeup, or dressmyself. But now, I can do all of that,” said Kenia. Relearning andadjusting to functioning was a challenge, but with practice andFrom the left: Sandy Barrett, care manager; Miriam Kearns, interpreter;Richard Ehrlichman, M.D., surgeon; Taya Cloonan, care manager.her support system at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston,she has grown stronger than ever.Having just completed her
FROM THE DESK . OF THE POTENTATE by Illustrious Potentate Richard Hersom MEMBERSHIP RAMBLINGS By Paul Gardner, Membership Chair . 50 years of service to Kora. As in the past, we will continue to have Cold Sands ceremonies when needed, so that new nobles can . Assisting a Brother in need is a vital tenet of our organization. Stay safe and .
