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Ararat Shrine5100 Ararat DriveKansas City, MO 64129 1998

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CHARTERED 1888

VOLUME 84 JULY 2020 NUMBER 7

Welcome Back Party!!!JULY 24

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DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, EVENTS LISTED IN THIS ISSUE MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE GOING TO PRESS. PLEASE WATCH OUR MOBILE APP FOR UPDATES.

New Entry System

Thanks to a generous anonymous dona-tion, our front and west doors are now operated by a video and audio system. To

gain access through either of these doors press the doorbell installed by both doors and wait till the door clicks to unlock. We are excited and thankful for these updates to our building.

Ararat Bar & Grill OPEN HOUSE

July 10th, 2020 • 6pm-8pm.Sample our new appetizer selections! There will be a

cash bar with drink specials!(Restaurant will not be open for food orders)

We will be drawing the next winning ticket for Queen of

Hearts raffle during this event.

Hope to see everyone on the 10th!

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2020 DIVANJim Kerns................................................... PotentateMichael Aulgur .....................................Chief RabbanDonald Fowler .............................. Assistant RabbanMark Dobson ..........................High Priest & ProphetMark Koontz ...................................... Oriental GuideNick Baldi................................................... TreasurerMichael Wheeler .........................................RecorderJeremy Yates ...................... First Ceremonial MasterBen Allen .......................Second Ceremonial MasterJohn Hooper .................................................DirectorTony Kenna...................................................MarshalBud Higginbotham ................... Captain of the Guard Kevin Gresham ......................................Outer GuardLarry Potter .............................Jurisdictional MarshalDavid Hutton ...........................Jurisdictional MarshalWeston Miller ..........................Jurisdictional MarshalLarry Adolphsen.................... Membership ChairmanRev. Wesley H. Wingfield ........................... ChaplainMaurice Camerlynck, Jr., PP ........................ TrusteeStan Harrington ....................................Chief of Staff

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCILJim Kerns................................... Illustrious PotentateMichael Aulgur .....................................Chief RabbanDonald Fowler .............................. Assistant RabbanMark Dobson ..........................High Priest & Prophet

REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION

Jim Kerns....................................Illustrious PotentateMichael Aulgur .....................................Chief RabbanDonald Fowler .............................. Assistant RabbanMark Dobson ..........................High Priest & ProphetMichael Wheeler .........................................Recorder

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJim Kerns................................... Illustrious PotentateMichael Aulgur .....................................Chief RabbanDonald Fowler .............................. Assistant RabbanMark Dobson ..........................High Priest & ProphetMark Koontz ...................................... Oriental GuideNick Baldi................................................... TreasurerMichael Wheeler .........................................Recorder

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

UNIFORMED UNITSRon Knold. ....................................................DirectorMike DeGraff ................................ Assistant DirectorRichard Magner ............................ Assistant DirectorBrent Marchant ............................. Assistant DirectorTom Williams ................................ Assistant DirectorDave Johnson ............................................ AlternateCorey Huntsucker ....................................... Alternate

HOSPITAL BOARDJim Kerns, Ill. Potentate......St. Louis Board Member

MEMBERSHIPLarry Adolphsen.........................................ChairmanSteve Costigan, Jr. ...................Director of RetentionKim Wilcox ............................Director of RecruitmentJim Gargotta ..........................Director of RestorationTom Riley ....................Director of Masonic RelationsBill Hughes ............................Director of JurisdictionJohn Spottswood ........... Director of Social OutreachRoger Salyer.................. Director of Special Projects

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS Alvin Kallenberger ........................................DirectorBill Yardley ......... Asst. Director, Districts III, VI & VIIIMick Owens .............Asst. Director, Disticts I, III & IVDavid Johnson ................Asst. Director, District I & IIKenny Sisemore ......... Asst. Director Districts III & V

SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORSPhil Meisenheimer .......................................District IBill Spotts.....................................................District IIDaniel Mull ..........................................District III & IVJim Adams ..........................................District III & VChuck Allcorn.......................................District II & VIArln Yount ................................................ District VIIIMickey Bradley ...................................District III & IV

UNIT DIRECTORSMorris Carter ..................................................ClownsJerry McClary ...................................Director’s StaffGeorge Thompson .......................................GreetersJohn Spottswood ......................................Mini Indy’sJames Murray .......................................Motor CorpsRon Harvey........................................... Motor EscortJack Everly .......................................Mounted GuardLeonard Huff ............................................... Ole CarsBarry Hord ....................................................... PatrolIan Evans...........................................Pipes & DrumsErnie Wills .............................................Sandbuggies

SHRINE NEWSJim Kerns, Potentate ....................................... Editor

ARARAT SHRINE BUSINESS OFFICEJerrie Bailey, Office Manager

Phone: 816-923-1975 • Fax: [email protected]

NEW Office Hours: 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri(Temple stated meeting nights, open until 7pm)

ARARAT SHRINE RESTAURANTMary Bauer, Manager • Rita Berry, Event Coordinator

Phone: 816-923-1995 Fax: [email protected]

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Ararat Shrine News is published monthly by Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64129.

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ARARATSHRINE NEWS

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NOTICES

A R A R AT S H R I N E5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020(Live in Bennett Auditorium AND via Zoom, choose the one you prefer!)

~ and ~WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 Meeting 7:00PM • Regular Order of Business

Balloting on Petitions Visiting Nobles Welcome

2020 Card Required • Wear Your Fez

Michael Wheeler Jim Kerns Recorder Illustrious Potentate

Please send questions, comments or suggestions to the editor: Jim Kerns, [email protected]

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Pote’s Notes

W e’re Back! Well, almost anyway. We are still adher-ing to the regulations set forth by local government while slowly opening portions of our building and

operations. We take your health seriously.It was great to have the June Temple meeting again in Ben-

nett Hall. The Cooking Club provided the meal afterwards – Thanks Nobles!! Also, taking advantage of General Order 2, we were able to have many Nobles on Zoom to join us as well. I cannot thank everyone enough for their efforts to make this all happen. July Temple meeting will be a repeat with great food by the Cooking Club, and a cash bar before and after the meet-ing by our restaurant staff.

July will be a great month beginning July 10th with a showcase of the new restaurant appetiz-ers, which will be served complimentary, and a cash bar from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come join us in the Grand Ballroom. Our July 18th “NO PLACE LIKE HOME” party will be exciting! Watch for the details coming soon. Thanks again to First Ceremonial Master Jeremy and Lady Gwen Yates, Director Jerry McClary, Directors Staff and the Potentates Aides for making this happen.

The stay at home orders created a delay in Crown Jewels and 50-year pins. We expect to have them all in for the August Temple Meeting. I will also be recognizing some Nobles for their service and years of dedication to Ararat Shrine. The Recognition Committee had some very dif-ficult decisions to reduce the list down to one deserving Noble in some of the categories. We have so many that have dedicated their time and efforts.

We will have finally had our first parade of the season by the time of this publication. What a parade in Toronto, KS honoring our Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder! I want to thank all the Nobles and ladies who joined us. We will have to see what future parades will be held or postponed. Watch for the changes as time moves on.

Sadly, as you are aware we have lost one of our beloved Past Potentates, Illustrious Sir Don Price. Illustrious Sir Don was active in the Ole Car units and always had a smile and word of wis-dom. He truly will be missed. Please keep former First Lady Opal in your prayers.

As you all are aware 2020 CSSA in Springfield has been cancelled over concerns of the No-bility and ladies’ health.

We are excited for our upcoming Ceremonial on September 12. We already have quite a few new candidates waiting to join our Band of Brothers. Each and everyone one of you nobles need to reach out to your friends, family or co-workers and sign up “Just One More” to make this Cer-emonial one of the largest in years.

Until next month, be safe, healthy and happy.

Jim KernsPotentate

Jim Kerns

JULY2...................................................................... Bingo (Asst. Dir Uniform units)4...................................................................................... Parade in Toronto, KS8................................................................................................ Temple meeting9....................................................................................Bingo (Amateur Radio)10...........................................Restaurant Open House (Appetizers, cash bar)13....................................................... Restaurant officially open, regular hours16......................................................................Bingo (Richmond Shrine Club)20................................................................................................ Divan meeting23.............................................................................................................. Bingo24.................... There’s No Place Like Home WELCOME BACK PARTY!28.................................................................................. Truman Lodge meeting30.............................................................................................................. Bingo

AUGUST6................................................................................................... Bingo-Guides10................................................................................................Divan Meeting12............................................................................................................Temple 13............................................................................................. Bingo (Ole cars)15................................................................................Crooks and Cops Party20....................................................................Bingo (Asst. Dir. Uniform units)24................................................................................................ Divan meeting25................................................................................................ Truman Lodge27.....................................................................................Bingo (Ambassadors)29......................... Potentate’s Golf Tournament, Royal Meadows Golf Club

JULY/AUGUST EVENT CALENDAR

2020 PARADE SCHEDULE Ron Knold, Director Of Uniformed Units • 816-365-4527

DATE ..................................LINE-UP TIME / STEP OFF ...................................................LOCATION

July 4 ...................................................................................... Toronto, KS

August 22 ...............10:00 am / 11:00 am ................................. Lexington

September 19 ......... 9:00 am / 10:00 am ...............................Blue Springs

October 3 ................10:00 am / 11:00 am .............................. Harrisonville

October 24 ..............10:00 am / 11:00 am ........................... Independence

DATES FOR RESCHEDULED EVENTS:5 or More Party .................................................................................TBABring a Brother to Dinner .................................................. September 11Ceremonial ....................................................................... September 12Swap Meet...............................................................................October 4Potentate’s Ball at Harrahs ....................................................October 10

OUR PARADE SEASON IS A SHORT ONE THIS YEAR,

SO LETS MAKE EVERY PARADE COUNT!

ALL NOBLES JOIN IN THE FUN!

ARARAT BUSINESS OFFICE HOURSThe business office is now open

Monday through Friday 10am – 3pm. Extended hours until 7pm on Temple meeting night


Queen of Hearts Raffle

Purchase raffle tickets to support our new fundraiser for Ararat Shrine

Tickets are $1.00 each and may be purchased at the business office and during bingo on Thursday

evenings. Drawings are every Friday night at 7:30pm.


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Becoming a Shriner is easier than you may think. The rewards can be far more than you expect.Visit our website.

You’re a brother and a friend. You know you can make a difference. You’re a Shriner.


NOBLES WHOSE LIVES

We Celebrate! The Officers and Nobles of Ararat Shrine express their sincere sympathy to the families and friends of these departed Nobles:

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BLUE SPRINGS SHRINE CLUBBy Fred Harle, P.P.

They always say, “April Showers BringMay Flowers.” Well, here it is April 10th,haven’t seen much rain here in our greatcity of Blue Springs, MO, but you knowwhat, if you are like me those May flowersare already starting to bloom. You knowthe kind I’m talking about, those pretty lit-tle yellow flowers that we spend a smallfortune trying to eliminate from our yardevery year. Yep, they are called dande-lions. If you don’t have any I’ll be morethan happy to bring you some of the onesfrom my front yard. That is just before Itry to get rid of them.

Today Jennie’s brother Kenny and hisLady Emma who live in Warrensburg, MOdrove up to see us. We met at Bob Evan’sRestaurant in Lee’s Summit, after whichall four of us visited the Swap Meet. Wow,what a super extravaganza. An even big-ger surprise was to be greeted by Ill. SirKevin Sleyster and being chauffeured byour Recorder, Mike Wheeler. Upon enter-ing the rear gate we were greeted by thehardest working Shriner I know , NobleMac McWilliams. Try and keep up withthis Noble and you’ll find it’ s impossible.Thanks Mac for all that you do for Ararat.

Let me tell you about our March BSSCmeeting. To begin with, our meetings withNoble Bill Fickle at the helm just get bet-ter and better . Following the usual open -ing ceremonies for our Shrine Club, we getdown to the business of trying to catch thefatted calf so to speak. See picture of ourDivan Liaison Officer, 2nd CeremonialMaster Clarence Kirby followed by alegion of hungry Shriners. We also treatour ladies okay . Please note picture withladies, Carol Newport, Vivian Snell,Marguerite Merryman, and Pat Stansell.

Thank you ladies for continuing to shareBSSC with all the rest of us.

Our President, Bill Fickle arranged aspectacular program for our entertainment.Jordan Mitchell, a member of DeMolay,presented a Ceremony of Life in full form.Wow, super impressive, you could hear apin drop. What a treat to see and hear sucha talented young man.

We treat our dignitaries with respect,and it’s always a pleasure to put out the oldBSSC welcome mat for any and all templeofficers. Please don’t wait for a specialinvite. The door is always open and wewant you to come and join us. See photoof President Bill Fickle, 2nd CeremonialMaster Clarence Kirby, and AmbassadorBud Higginbotham.

Our good buddy Noble Lou Sohn hadsome stents inserted close to his heart andhe is progressing great. He heard aboutPast President Bill Clinton doing okaywith his so he got some.

Last, but also a very important part ofour BSSC team is Noble James Gar gotta.He puts together our club newsletter , sec-ond to none, that keeps all our membersinformed about what’s going to happen,and what has happened. Not only aboutanything and everything in and about ourclub, but other clubs, uniformed units, andour temple in general. If you don’t believeit come see for yourself! BSSC meets onthe 4th Monday night of each month at6:30 pm in the American Legion Buildingon 7 Hwy in Blue Springs, MO. Call us,we’ll tell you how to get here.

That’s enough for this time! So untilnext time, a hug doesn’ t cost anything togive or get. Think about it!!!!!!

U N I T S A N D C L U B S

Pres. Bill Fickle &Jordan Mitchell

Noble Clarence Kirby leads the way. Noble JamesGargotta

Lto R: Carol Newport, Vivian Snell, Marguerite Merryman, & Pat Stansell

L to R: Ambassador BudHigginbotham, Pres. Bill Fickle, & 2nd

Ceremonial Master Clarence Kirby.

IN MEMORIAM

Elvis Al Layton Lee’s Summit, MO7/5/1929-5/23/2020

Donald D QuarlesLee’s Summit, MO2/2/1934-5/23/2020

Virgil H Davidson Independence MO10/14/1938-5/23/2020

Orra Slade IIIRichmond, MO5/9/1948-5/24/2020

William E RodgerRaytown, MO8/16/1930-5/23/2020

Edward AlmMills River, NC6/29/1935-6/6/2020

Billy D LaffoonBelton, MO1/3/1938-5/22/2020

Donald R Price P.P.Lee’s Summit, Mo7/7/1927-6/17/2020

Dennis M O’DellKansas City, MO12/27/1946-6/18/2020

Leon Sell Independence, MO 8/28/1932-6/19/2020

Travel Hints & TipsBY RUSS DUBUC, 816-454-3800

Are you pent up and tired of being locked away at home? Some travel is possible. There will be definite nuisance factors but it’s all in the name of safety.

I have found it impossible to follow everyone who plans to open and when. I do feel confident in that fact that everything will be supper clean. Staffs will be wearing masks and social distancing should be practiced whenever possible.

The biggest news is that Las Vegas is opened. Our national parks are opening. Amtrak Vacations has some neat train tours featuring the parks. At this time, Alaska and Hawaii are not realistic options. A US company is offering river cruises on the Mississippi and Co-lumbia Rivers. Disney is to open the parks July 15th with reservations required and capacity limitations. Universal is opened with limited capacity and facemasks required. Please call me if you are interested in booking any of these.

Thinking about traveling outside the US? The idea of getting on an airplane and flying to Europe anytime soon, is not my idea of a good time. Many of the resorts in Mexico are open. The Caribbean Islands are slowly opening. As you know, I’m a Certi-fied Sandals and Beaches Resorts Specialist for the Caribbean and a Palace Resorts Pro Specialist for Mexico. Call me if you are interested in any of these. I’ll check on airfare and room availability. Remember, final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, the Caribbean becomes excessively hot from mid-July through mid-September and then there’s Hurricane Season. The best time to travel the Caribbean is from mid-October and beyond.

That brings up the major cruise lines. I’ve seen a slow hopeful start around August 1st with a few ships in each fleet sailing. Final payment for most of the major cruise lines is 90 days prior to departure. Norwegian is 120 days. Each cruise line has excellent cancellation and rebooking policies to take care of whatever happens.

The best way to avoid the confusion is to call me with your vacation plans. We will discuss what is best for you and your fam-ily, so that Happy Travels will be yours.

Don Price

1927 - 2020

Ararat 1990 Potentate

In Memoriam

June 2020 Temple Meeting NotesBY KEVIN GRESHAM, OUTER GUARD


June 10th 2020 Temple meeting marked the return to the Temple for the regularly stated meeting. The meeting was open to

all those who chose to be in person while still providing the Zoom video conferencing plat-form for those that preferred.

Illustrious Potentate Jim Kerns called the June 2020 Ararat Shrine Stated Meeting to order at 7:00 pm, June 10, 2020 in Bennett Auditorium. The room had been set up prior to the meeting with seating spaced for Social Dis-tancing.

Noble Assistant Rabban Donnie Fowler informed the Captain of the Guard Bud Hig-ginbotham that the Potentate was about to open Ararat Temple for business. That done, Captain of the Guard Bud Higginbotham in-formed the Outer Guard Kevin Gresham, and then reported to Noble Donnie, who informed Illustrious Sir J i m that the Temple was un-der a double and trusty guard.

Chief Rabban Michael Aulgur then sur-veyed the attendees and informed Illustrious Sir Jim that our Temple was free from jeop-ardy as there were none present save Nobles of our order. Illustrious Sir Jim said “Tis well.”

Oriental Guide Mark Koontz prepared the Altar.

Chaplain Wes Wingfield remembered our Nobles who had been visited by the Black Camel and gave the invocation.

The Colors we placed prior to the business meeting beginning. The assembled Nobles, led by Chief Rabban Michael Aulgur, recited the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance. The singing of our National Anthem was led by Noble Jack Mote

Resulting from a motion passed at the Feb-ruary 12, 2020 stated meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting were not read.

Noble Recorder Mike Wheeler was called upon, announcing there were four Petitions for Creation. There were no Petitions for Affiliation and no Petitions for Associa-tion. The petitions presented requiring a vote and were duly were voted on by a show of hands and accepted by the No-bility

There were no Petitions for Restoration. There were no requests for Demit

It was communicated that the com-mittee on remissions met and there were no rec-ommendations for the permanent remission of dues for any Nobles. Recorder

Treasurer Nick Baldi was called upon to give the Treasurers Report dated May 29, 2020. The report was presented and the Nobil-ity was informed that the report was available for viewing in the Temple office. We continue to face the challenges presented by the lack of

revenue coming in. Everyone’s help with up-coming events is greatly appreciated.

Illustrious Sir Jim called for those present-ing gifts and contributions. The Greeters pre-sented a generous donation to the General fund in the amount of $3,000 which was accepted with a robust round of applause. Captain Jack Everly presented a donation from a patron at the recent Bass Tournament for the Shriners Hospi-tal. Noble Morris Carter presented a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Boonslick Shrine Club to the Hospital Transportation Fund.

None being seen Illustrious Potentate Jim noted there were no visiting Nobles.

Illustrious Sir Jim conveyed that CSSA in Springfield Missouri has been canceled. He also discussed the new branding which has changed from Shriners Hospitals for Children to

Shriners Children’s™

Illustrious Sir Jim called for Committee re-ports and Chief Rabban Michael Aulgur Noble Michael communicated that we are still having the 2020 Circus. There will be posters and fli-ers available in the Temple office. Advertising collections are key to the success of the event and letters will be sent to soon to past advertis-ers thanking them for their paste generosity and requesting a donation for this year.

Noble Assistant Rabban Donnie Fowler noted that the NASCAR raffle is in full swing and that although Ararat is currently in 3rd place, there are very few tickets sales needed to move us to 1st place. This would bring in a $10,000 commission to the Temple which would certainly be welcome during this cur-rent financial challenge. The car will be taken to several upcoming area events to help with the promotion. The upcoming 2020 Swap Meet has been postponed until October 4th, 2020 at the Cable Dahmer Arena. Noble Donnie will be distributing updated posters to all clubs and units. The next Swap Meet meeting will be July 14th at the Temple

Oriental Guide Mark Koontz provided an update on our new fundraiser, the Festival of Trees. There are still trees available and the committee is forming. This is a very large fun-draising event for several other Temples and we are looking forward to seeing some great results for Ararat very soon.

1st Ceremonial Master Jeremy Yates pre-sented a donation to the Temple in the amount of $250 from an anonymous donor. A welcome back to the Temple party is being planned but the date has not been established yet. Stay tuned for more information on that. The Bring a Brother to Dinner event is being scheduled for

September 11th. 2nd Ceremonial Master Ben Allen was

called on to discuss the 1926 Pontiac raffle. Noble Ben noted that the raffle is facing many challenges this year due to numerous cancelled events and thanked everyone for their support of the event. We were able to sell several tick-ets at the recent Ararat Bass Tournament. As a reminder, all proceeds from the Pontiac Raffle ticket sales come to the Temple and everyone is encouraged to sell tickets.

Noble J.W. Page was called to report on the Sportsman Event. Noble J.W. that ticket sales are slowly progressing and encouraged everyone to share information about the app for purchasing tickets. The office now has tickets for sale.

Noble Gary Davis was called on for the Hospital Committee report. Noble Gary noted that the office reopened on June 1st and hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday. With the pandemic challenges is has been de-termined that flights are the best method of get-ting patients to and from the hospitals at this time.

Membership Chairman and Bingo Chair-man Noble Larry Adolphsen was called on for his reports. Noble Larry communicated that Queen of Hearts fundraising is in full swing Thickets can be purchased for $1 and draw-ings will be held every Friday. There is a $100 minimum prize and the maximum is the jackpot based on the size of the pot. Bingo has restarted with social distancing we are grateful to have this important revenue generating event back The players also made a generous donation.

Director of Uniformed Units, Noble Ron Knold announced that August 22nd in Lexington Missouri is the only scheduled parade at this time. Please stay tuned as things hopefully be-gin to open back up.

Illustrious Potentate Jim asked the Nobil-ity to thank Illustrious Sir Henry McDaniel P.P. 2018 and the cooking team’s generosity for providing hamburgers and beverages following the Temple meeting tonight.

Illustrious Potentate Jim noted that the restaurant is currently scheduled to reopen on July 13th. July 8th is the next regularly sched-uled Temple meeting. August 15th is the Cops and Crooks Party. October 10th is the Potentates Ball at Harrah’s Casino.

Illustrious Potentate Jim Kerns called for the Good of the Order. Noble J.W. Page and the Provost presented Illustrious Sir Jim Kerns and Noble Treasurer Nick Baldi with a commemorative mug from the 2020 Imperial session in gratitude for their many hours of hard work in assistance with the planning of the event which has been recently cancelled.

Noble J.W. also noted that the Provosts hours have been modified to coincide with the re-opening of the Temple.

There are doorbells being added to the lower front door and the upper back door so that the office staff can open those doors re-motely if necessary. Provost with manage the Provost desk on evening when the restaurant is open as well as when the facility is open for rentals.

Assistant Rabban Donnie Fowler com-municated that the Richmond Shrine Clubs 6th Annual Low Country Boil will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Director Joh Hooper discussed his feel-ing of thankfulness to be back together at the Temple. Noble John also expressed his grati-tude for the direction of the Potentate and the Divan for dealing with the current financial and social challenges that the Temple is facing due the COVID-19 pandemic.

Noble Barry Hoard noted that the Poten-tates golf Tournament is still scheduled for August 29th and all proceeds will be donated to the Temple.

Noble Ian Evans announced an on line pipes and drums completion will be held. The trophy presentation is scheduled for August 18th. More on that to follow.

The Blue Springs Shrine Club was recog-nized for attending the meeting via Zoom.

Illustrious Potentate Jim noted the new of-fice hours are 10:00am to 3:00pm on Monday, through Friday, and open until 7pm on Stated meeting nights. The office staff has seen several changes as well. Linda Hickman has retired and we are grateful for all of her past service to our Temple. Jerrie Bailey has decided to decrease her hours and begin her course to retirement as well. Jerrie will be working with newly hired bookkeeper, Marty Joseph, to bring her up to speed during this gradual transition. Mary Bau-er will be serving dual roles with the restaurant and office.

Noble Jimmy Jones – Circus Ring Master Emeritus, Noble Vern Hilliard – Shrine Club Director Emeritus, Noble Curt Karns - As-sistant Shrine Club Emeritus, Noble Mike De-Graff – Assistant Director Shrine Club Emeri-tus and Noble Jerry Grimes GOB Emeritus were recognized.

Past Potentates attending: Illustrious Sir Kermit Bright P.P. 2002, Illustrious Sir Maurice Camerlynck, Jr. P.P. 2014, Illustrious Sir Randy Berry P.P. 2017, Illustrious Sir Henry McDan-iel P.P. 2018 and Illustrious Sir Butch Pugh P.P. 2019

Chaplain Wes Wingfield gave the Bene-diction.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.


85th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus

MOM AND DAD PINSVern and Susan Hillard

DAD PINSLloyd Vance

Circus Dad and Mom PinsThe following Nobles have invested in our Circus by purchasing

the 2020 Shrine Circus Mom and Dad Pins. THANK YOU! They will receive 25 Crown Jewel Points for each pin.

These people have purchased pins since the June issue.

TOP UNITS & CLUBSWarsaw Shrine Club ..................$5,040.00 Past Potentate ...........................$2,620.00 Sand Buggies ............................$1,640.00 Ole’ Cars ....................................$1,580.00 Undesignated Unit .....................$1,095.00 Clowns .........................................$820.00 Divan Members ............................$670.00 Greeters........................................$590.00 No Unit/Club Credit.......................$580.00 Richmond Shrine Club..................$470.00

TOP SALESMENArarat Shrine .............................$5,735.00 Dwight Pugh, P.P. ......................$2,580.00 Lawrence H. Teters ....................$1,600.00 Morris A. Carter ............................$620.00 James D. McGuire ........................$290.00 Richard M. Floyd, P.P. ..................$260.00 Garrett D. Budzinski .....................$260.00 Richard V. Joy ..............................$240.00 John W. Miller ...............................$240.00 Henry L. McDaniel , P.P. ...............$240.00

Circus Sales! As of 6/19/20

Come on Brothers! We can DO this!


There is no place like home.

Ararat’s long-awaitedWelcome Back Party!

July 24, 20207pm-??Bennett, Patio Room & Patio

Complimentary Appetizers & Open Bar (well drinks & beer)

Dress as your favorite Oz character! Costume contest will be held.

In compliance with KCMO health regulations, there will be plenty of room for 6’ social distancing. Mask-wearing while not eating/drinking is welcomed!

Adults Only, please. (21 & over)


BINGO ASSIGNMENTSThe following is a list of units/clubs scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist

in helping the Bingo Committee on their assigned Thursday evening.Workers report to Larry Adolphsen in Bennett Auditorium at 5pm on your

scheduled night. Directors/Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, please contact Dave Johnson at 816-349-7930 so that he can find replacements.

JULY2..........................................................................Asst. Dir. Unif. Unit9........................................................................................ Am. Radio16.................................................................................Richmond SC23........................................................................................Corvettes30.................................................................................Cooking Club

AUGUST6..............................................................................................Guides13......................................................................................... Ole Cars20........................................................................Asst. Dir. Unif. Unit27................................................................................ Ambassadors

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This year’s president Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd decided to step up his game. Richard

went all out and had his car com-pletely repainted, so that he would show better for competitions. Sad-ly, this year’s CSSA was cancelled, but there is always next year. I must say the car looks absolutely beauti-ful. We’re looking forward to see-ing it parade very soon.


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY from the Divan and Nobility of Ararat ShrinetxtFullName ................................textBox2DONNIE O BOLES ...........................1-JulJAMES W WILLIAMS .......................1-JulDENNIS L LINDSAY .........................1-JulLARRY C PAYNE .............................1-JulWESLEY H WINGFIELD ..................1-JulCHRISTOPHER L BRALEY .............1-JulERIC R PETERSON JR ...................2-JulRICHARD A MCDOWELL ................2-JulJOEL D SEMLER .............................2-JulROBERT T WILLINGHAM ................2-JulLEO R COLEMAN ............................3-JulJEFFREY L SIX ................................3-JulSTEVEN E OVERBEY .....................3-JulJONATHAN L ARNOLD ....................3-JulMATT ALEXANDER .........................4-JulWILLIAM J SHAY .............................4-JulDENNIS A BERGER .........................4-JulCHRIS DOYLE .................................4-JulDENNIS R FISHER ..........................4-JulWILLIAM V TAYLOR.........................4-JulWILLIAM K DIETZ ............................5-JulROGER L WILSON ..........................5-JulJAMES R WOOLERY .......................5-JulBARTLEY WILLIM ............................5-JulBRAD ISDELL ..................................5-JulGAYLORD L THOMAS .....................6-JulRONALD E HARVEY .......................6-JulJAMES P SHAW...............................6-JulROLLY JOHNSON III .......................6-JulWAYNE E ADOLPHSEN ..................6-JulDANIEL J BRUCKNER .....................6-JulBART M MAYFIELD .........................6-JulEDWIN G ASKINS ............................7-JulRAY E WILLIS ..................................7-JulJACK D BOHNE ...............................7-Jul

GEORGE WILLS ..............................7-JulJASON R HUDGINS ........................7-JulWILLIAM H CAMPBELL ...................8-JulTERRY D THARP .............................8-JulDONALD L KIMBROUGH II .............8-JulWILLIAM B GEORGE.......................9-JulSCOTT YUILLE ................................9-JulCLEO M CUSTIS ............................10-JulROBERT L COX .............................10-JulRANDAL J DOMINIQUE ................10-JulCHARLES D WHITMER ................. 11-JulGERALD R ATCHISON .................. 11-JulKENNETH R COX .......................... 11-JulARMAND K ELMS .......................... 11-JulGERALD L COOK .......................... 11-JulJAMES E STARKE JR .................... 11-JulFLOYD L HICKMAN ....................... 11-JulRICHARD H BRADLEY JR. ........... 11-JulKENNETH R NELSON JR. ............. 11-JulCHRISTOPHER L STILL ................ 11-JulSELWYN LUBEN ............................12-JulDONALD O REED ..........................12-JulGARY N LUKE ...............................12-JulRONALD FACKLAM .......................12-JulJOHN T TAYLOR JR. .....................12-JulGARY L HACKER ...........................12-JulROY J MOSLEY .............................13-JulRUSSELL ALAN BRADSHAW ....... 13-JulMATTHEW S HUNTER ..................13-JulCYRUS G DEVRY ..........................13-JulSAMUEL L COEN ...........................14-JulROBERT H HINSEN ......................14-JulHOMER P SHERIDAN ...................14-JulBOBBY G ROSS ............................14-JulRALPH J HENNING .......................14-JulGARY W DRYER............................14-Jul

WILLIAM H MOFFET JR. ...............14-JulRODNEY C BOYD .........................14-JulANDREW D HORINE .....................14-JulWILLIAM H WILEY .........................15-JulHAROLD E EARHART ...................15-JulDWIGHT EUGENE GRIFFIN .........15-Jul

HOWARD D WILLEY ......................15-JulDANIEL J FAHNESTOCK...............15-JulWILLIAM J CARBONEAU ..............15-JulRALPH J WRIGHT .........................15-JulJOHN LOVELAND..........................15-JulEUGENE E SHORES .....................15-JulHENRY E WOODWARD ................16-JulWILLIAM J COCHRAN ...................16-JulJ. M MAUER ...................................16-JulDONALD R MCNEIL ......................16-JulVINCENT R HOFFMAN .................16-JulJOHNNY C MATHEWS JR. ............16-JulROBERT A GAGE ..........................17-JulJAMES E GUILFORD .....................17-Jul

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ORIENTAL BANDBy Dave Wilbanks, Scribe

Well, here we are in the month of May, which meansthe parade season has started. Hope that everyone hada good time at Missouri City and Richmond.

Let’s go back a couple of months for a minute. InMarch, Noble Art Kinder brought his grandson to O.B.rehearsal. We all got to meet him and made him welcome.He really seemed to enjoy watching his granddad play,however I think that might have made Art a little nervous.Art had said before we got started that his grandsonwas here visiting from Canada. It seemed to me that wemight have a future Master Mason in the works.

On a sad note, that month we also lost our last char-ter member of the O.B., Noble Loren Lundy. Hepassed away at the young age of 100, a milestonewhich he turned last August. All our prayers and goodwishes go out to the rest of his family. He was oneNoble that stood out above the rest in every way possible.He is truly missed.

Next we have a little bit about the O.B. SpringDance. It may not have been the best turnout we haveever had, but President Waco still did an outstandingjob. He made sure that those who did make it reallyhad a good time; so, “Hats off and job well done,” toour President. And let’s not forget our ladies for having the Silent Action in the back of Bennett; “A

GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Wacoand the rest of us as well.

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’ssee! It was reported that our President Waco, who alsoplays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratchhis back with one hand and continue to play well withthe other. Who knew?

On another note, the O.B. would like to welcomeback Noble Don Lanning. He took a trip to Englandfor a little while but had to come back because he didnot have a visa to be able to stay longer. He said that hewas having a great time over there with his wife, andgot to go and see his son as well. So all in all the tripmay have been short but the time was well spent.

Just to touch a little bit on the Swap Meet, the O.B.had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from thepop wagon to picking up trash. President Waco wouldjust like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't havedone it without us. Saturday was the best day. It wascrowded but we all managed to make it through.Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout.So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of thenobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hopeto see you in the fall for the next one.

Til then, be safe.


ARARAT’S OWN COUNTRY CLASSICS By Jeff Davis, Scribe

There’s an old Vince Gill song titled, “Look at Us.”I think that fits as a pretty good theme for this month.“LOOK AT US”!!!!!! We’re going to be very busy allaround the jurisdiction.

First, we will be playing at the Abdallah Shrine’sRodeo Kick-off Party on May 1. This is a great party andthey have a wonderful time and have been very good tous as a band. We enjoy playing for them every year.

We will be at Ararat on the 15th playing for the

Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the Temple socome on out, enjoy some good music and help theTemple with your donations.

And, of course, we love playing at the WarsawShrine Club’s pre parade party on June 4th. We have asmuch fun as they do and really enjoy playing for all ofthe Ladies and Nobles.

That should bring things up to date. Til nextmonth……..

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Well, here we are in the month of May, which means

the parade season has started. Hope that everyone had

a good time at Missouri City and Richmond.

Let’s go back a couple of months for a minute. In

March, Noble Art Kinder brought his grandson to O.B.

rehearsal. We all got to meet him and made him welcome.

He really seemed to enjoy watching his granddad play,

however I think that might have made Art a little nervous.

Art had said before we got started that his grandson

was here visiting from Canada. It seemed to me that we

might have a future Master Mason in the works.

On a sad note, that month we also lost our last char-

ter member of the O.B., Noble Loren Lundy. He

passed away at the young age of 100, a milestone

which he turned last August. All our prayers and good

wishes go out to the rest of his family. He was one

Noble that stood out above the rest in every way possible.

He is truly missed.Next we have a little bit about the O.B. Spring

Dance. It may not have been the best turnout we have

ever had, but President Waco still did an outstanding

job. He made sure that those who did make it really

had a good time; so, “Hats off and job well done,” to

our President. And let’s not forget our ladies for

having the Silent Action in the back of Bennett; “A

GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Waco

and the rest of us as well.

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’s

see! It was reported that our President Waco, who also

plays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratch

his back with one hand and continue to play well with

the other. Who knew?

On another note, the O.B. would like to welcome

back Noble Don Lanning. He took a trip to England

for a little while but had to come back because he did

not have a visa to be able to stay longer. He said that he

was having a great time over there with his wife, and

got to go and see his son as well. So all in all the trip

may have been short but the time was well spent.

Just to touch a little bit on the Swap Meet, the O.B.

had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from the

pop wagon to picking up trash. President Waco would

just like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't have

done it without us. Saturday was the best day. It was

crowded but we all managed to make it through.

Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout.

So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of the

nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope

to see you in the fall for the next one.

Til then, be safe.



There’s an old Vince Gill song titled, “Look at Us.”

I think that fits as a pretty good theme for this month.

“LOOK AT US”!!!!!! We’re going to be very busy all

around the jurisdiction.

First, we will be playing at the Abdallah Shrine’s

Rodeo Kick-off Party on May 1. This is a great party and

they have a wonderful time and have been very good to

us as a band. We enjoy playing for them every year.


Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the Temple so

come on out, enjoy some good music and help the

Temple with your donations.

And, of course, we love playing at the Warsaw

Shrine Club’s pre parade party on June 4th. We have as

much fun as they do and really enjoy playing for all of

the Ladies and Nobles.

That should bring things up to date. Til next

month……..

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SMITHVILLE,MO

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4/24/1919 – 4-01-2010 Springfield, MA


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SEDALIA SHRINE CLUB By Ron Hinkle, Scribe

Greetings and good tidings to all of ourLadies and Nobles. We hope our articlefinds you all in good spirits. Spring seemsto always bring on a renewed vigor for thecoming year . If you find yourself over-whelmed with all this renewed vigor andspirit we have just the place to channel it.The Sedalia Shrine Club can use your sparetime. Come in and put your talents andenergies to good use. We need you!

Our golfing public is taking off and noneto soon for all of us. Our course is a beau-tiful green and the guys are doing a goodjob in keeping it playable. Come out andenjoy it.

If you have a spare morning till noon, wehave a place for you in our Pro Shop. Itonly involves using a cash register andgreeting our players and meeting their golf-ing needs. If you have no experience we’llshow you. It’s easy and you’ll be doingyour club a large favor. Everything helps usto be able to help our special children.

In April our membership had a wonder-ful evening of dance, and being entertainedby the sounds of Cedar Creek. If youmissed it, you missed out on an evening of“Fun.” Come in and check out the bulletinboards and calendars for upcoming events.

Have fun and be a part of your club.Bingo is still a little slow, and the econo-

my doesn’ t help. It’s still floating andrequires the same amount of volunteerism.If you have time to spare on Mondayevenings from 6:00 pm till --- contact ourBingo Chairman, Ron Bush, or if you canhelp in the kitchen on Monday evenings,contact Don Timbers or Shirley Wiley. Wewould like to take this time to thank all ofour Bingo volunteers. You are a Godsend.

The Fun-Kor is selling chances in a rafflefor a new pistol. It’s a fundraiser for theFun-Kor so get your tickets before May15th. Larry Foster, Director, reminds allFun-Kor members that 2010 dues were dueApril 1st. Be sure to attend Fun-Kor meet-ings to be aware of upcoming parades andparade line-up times.

Our Ladies are still having game nightsso come in and play and have a good time.All proceeds go to our hospitals. Come inand check time and dates posted on bulletinboards.

We’ve lost another Noble this pastmonth. When you hit your knees keep thefamily of Jim Treece in your prayers, aswell as all of our sick and disabled. Pray forall in service to this great country.


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RAKLA SHRINE CLUBBy Ernie Taylor, Scribe

We finally had great weather for ourmeeting in April: no rain, no snow, no 20degrees and windy! Not that the weatherhad ever discouraged our members. Wehad the same great turnout, be the weath-er good or not so good!

Dignitaries attending this month wereLiaison Officer Dave Bushakra and LadyMolly, and Ambassador Curt Karnes andLady Sue. These two couples truly repre-sent good works and good fellowship forthe Shrine and we look forward eachmonth to seeing them.

We were happy to welcome back Daveand Nora Hutchison. They brought backa “truckload” of fish and invited us to theirhomefor the June meeting and a fish fry!

Dave, incidentally, won the 50/50 draw-ing, but that was in no way connected tothe invitation. We would never use anysort of bribery to get Dave and Nora to fixfish for us!

Our guest speaker was Sally Nance,Administrator for the Excelsior SpringsHospital. She gave us a brief history onthe hospital and all the improvementsthey have made, and the new independentliving center completed recently.

Our May meeting will be held again atCatricks Café in Lawson. Tell yourMasonic friends what fun and fellowshipwe have, and bring someone with you tothe next meeting.

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BLUE LODGES IN ARARAT’S JURISDICTIONBelow is an updated list of Masonic Lodges within the jurisdiction of Ararat Shrine.

LODGE ADDRESS CITY ZIP MEETING TIMESAda #444 305 SW Front St Orrick 64077 2nd & 4th ThursdayAdelphi #355 500 Hines Edgerton 64444 2nd TuesdayAlpha #659 2121 Gentry N. Kansas City 64117 2nd & 4th MondayAmsterdam #141 State Hwy Y and State Hwy J Amsterdam 64723 2nd Tuesday 7:30Angerona #193 State Hwy, JJ Missouri City 64072 1st & 3rd TuesdayAppleton City # 412 315 E. 3rd Street Appleton City 64724 3rd Monday 7:30Arrow Rock #55 307 7th ST Arrow Rock 65320 2nd ThursdayBarbee #217 503 S Locust Sweet Springs 65351 3rd ThursdayBarry Daylight #17 2000 NW Barry Rd Kansas City 64154 3rd WednesdayBee Hive #393 420 N Pennsylvania Lawson 64062 2nd & 4th MondayBelton-Grandview #450 307 N Scott Belton 64012 1st & 3rd TuesdayBlue Springs #337 908 Main St Blue Springs 64015 1st & 3rd ThursdayBrookfield #86 200 Linn Brookfield 64628 2nd & 4th TuesdaysBuckner #501 611 S Sibley St Buckner 64016 1st & 3rd TuesdayButler #254 1203 N. Orange Butler 64730 1st & 3rd ThursdayCairo #486 209 Martin Cairo 65239 2nd & 4th ThursdaysCallao #38 300 Market St. Callao 63534 1st & 3rd MondaysCambridge #63 627 Industrial Blvd Slater 65349 1st TuesdayCass #147 405 Independence Harrisonville 64701 1st & 3rd ThursdayCecile Daylight #305 120 S. Pleasant St. Independence 64050 2nd & 4th WednesdayCensor #172 201 Pearl St. Macon 63552 2nd & 4th MondaysChristian #392 1901 S. Broadway Oak Grove 64075 2nd & 4th ThursdayClark #610 Main and Hubbard Clark 65243 1st & 3rd Thursday Clay #207 110 ½ Main St. PO Box 424 Excelsior Springs 64024 1st & 3rd Mondays Clinton #548 1109 E. Ohio Clinton 64733 2nd & 4th TuesdaysCompass #120 2121 Gentry North KC 64118 2nd ThursdayCooper Lodge #36 717 Main St. Boonville, MO. 65233 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7pm Corinthian #265 402 E Russel Ave Warrenburg 64093 1st & 3rd MondayCountry Club #656 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-off Kansas City 64116 1st & 3rd MondayCrescent Hill #368 24 E. 3rd St. Adrian 64720 2nd & 4th ThursdayEast Gate #630 3517 Blue Ridge Cut-off Kansas City 64116 1st & 3rd TuesdayFayette-Howard #4 182 Hwy 5 North Fayette 65248 1st & 3rd TuesdayFidelity #339 5625 NW Hutson Rd Farley 64151 1st WednesdayGower #397 PO Box 406 Grower 64454 3rd ThursdayGrand River #276 1905 E 281 street Cleveland 64734 2nd MondayGranite Lodge 272 601 W Broadway Sedalia 65301 3rd Tuesday 7pm Hale City #216 18988 Hwy E Carrollton 64633 1st & 3rd MondayHarry S Truman #1941 5100 Ararat Drive Kansas City 64129 4th TuesdayHigbee #527 Division St. Higbee 65257 2nd & 4th ThursdaysHigginsville #364 701 W. 22nd St. Higginsville 64037 2nd & 4th MondayHolden #262 1192 S.W Hwy 58 Holden 64040 1st & 3rd Thursday Huntsville #30 110 N. Main St. Huntsville 65270 1st & 3rd TuesdayIndependence #76 120 S Pleasant Independence 64050 2nd & 4th MondayIndex #54 709 Old Hwy 7 Garden City 64747 4th MondayIvanhoe #446 8640 Holmes Rd. Kansas City 64131 1st & 3rd ThursdayJackson #82 300 State St. Linneus 64653 2nd & 4th MondayJewel #480 1480 Broadway Pleasant Hill 64080 2nd TuesdayKansas City #220 1330 E Linwood Ave. Kansas City 64109 2nd & 4th TuesdayKearney #311 420 N. Pennsylvania Lawson 64062 2nd & 4th ThursdayKnob Noster #245 1124 N.E. 75 Knob Noster 65336 2nd & 4th ThursdayLa Plata #237 P.O Box 84 La Plata 63549 1st & 3rd Thursday Lathrop #506 Box 379 Lathrop 64465 1st TuesdayLexington #149 126 1/2 N 11th St Lexington 64067 3rd TuesdayLiberty #31 10 E Franklin Liberty 64068 2nd & 4th MondayMarceline #481 201 Main St. Marceline 64658 1st & 3rd Thursdays Mc Donald #324 120 S Pleasant Independence 64050 1st & 3rd MondayMilton #151 Hwy 63/24 Milton 65270 2nd & 4th Friday Moberly #344 401 W. Rollins Moberly 65270 2nd & 4th MondayMount Hope #476 6898 N 131 Hwy Odessa 64076 1st & 3rd ThursdayMt Washington #614 9515 E. Independence Ave Independence 64053 2nd & 4th FridayPlatte City #504 100 Main St. Farley 64028 2nd MondayPlattsburg #113 109 1/2 Locust Plattsburg 64477 1st ThursdayRay #223 205 W. Main St Camden 64017 1st & 3rd ThursdayRaytown #391 6309 Overton Raytown 64133 1st & 3rd ThursdayRichmond #57 315 Clark St. Richmond 64085 3rd MondayRising Sun #13 2000 NW Barry Rd Kansas City 64154 1st SaturdayShawnee #653 425 Benton St. Warsaw 65355 2nd & 4th TuesdaySheffield #625 903 Harrison Kansas City 64106 2nd ThursdaySummit #263 2409 S. M-291 Hwy Lees Summit 64064 1st & 3rd TuesdaySwope Park #617 8521 Oldham Rd Kansas City 64138 2nd & 4th ThursdayTemperance #438 119-A N. Bridge St. Smithville 64089 1st & 3rd WednesdayTemple Gate #299 903 Harrison St Kansas City 64106 1st 3rd TuesdayTrilumina #205 18 E Morrow Marshall 65340 1st ThursdayVincil #62 911 N. Ashland Cameron 64429 1st & 3rd MondayWakanda #52 14 N Main Carrollton 64663 2nd & 4th ThursdayWallace #456 Herndon St. and Gladstone Ave. Bunceton 65237 2nd & 4th WednesdayWarren #74 300 W. Bridge St. Keytesville 65261 2nd & 4th ThursdayWaverly #61 108 E Kelling Ave. Waverly, 64096 2nd TuesdayWeston #53 507 Main St. Weston 64098 1st & 3rd ThursdayWindsor #29 107 Commercial St. Windsor 65360 1st & 3rd Tuesday

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