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Issue 97 December 2011 - Vol. 23 No. 4 We recommend printing this newsletter and saving The Silver Bullet The Official International Chronicle for Lone Ranger Fans A sad time twelve years ago this December 28th The Man, The Myth, The Legend A fiery horse, a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi-Yo Silver", he was The Lone Ranger, a masked man who brought justice to the Old West. Astride his faithful steed Silver and accompanied by his loyal friend Tonto they stood fast and brave in the face of wicked outlaws and evil land barons. With his guns firing silver bullets forged in the righteous furnace of justice, this noble stalwart of decency and honor remains an enduring figure in our national memories, and a reminder of the spirit of courage and faith that is the very foundation of America. From a heart attack, twelve years ago this December 28 th we lost a man that stood for right and wrong and justice for everyone. Clayton Moore gave us all he had when we were kids in the 1950’s to help mold our lives into good citizens. Gone but never forgotten in the pages of history, as his legend The Lone Ranger will live on. We miss you Kemo Sabay and the kids today could benefit from your guidance. A child from an orphanage says it best. He is now an adult. Look at his video. Or go to this website - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S1gi8Eno5A It seems almost anyone over the age of 45 has a story to tell about Clayton. He reached the lives of so many people who were at the time just a youngster. But as they grew up they never forgot the man with that special voice that could be identified anywhere, whether on the television on in person. His voice seemed magical and you could feel safe knowing you were in his presents. Yes, there were other cowboys back then like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy, Johnny Mack Brown and others who also helped show us right from wrong and justice for everyone. But one man, only one man, wore a mask to cover his identity which made it very mysterious to the kids at the time. Yet the mask was not the sign of an outlaw, but a good guy trying to right the wrongs of those that would do evil to the settlers. Riding a white horse dressed with a silver saddle and a mighty cry Hi-Yo Silver Awaaay! May we never forget and do our very best to make our younger generation of today knowledgeable of this special person and hero, The Lone Ranger. *********************************************************** Reminder Lone Ranger Christmas gifts are available on our website. Go to the Silver Bullet on the left side of the website which reads “For Sale.” www.TheLoneRangerFanClub.com

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Page 1: Issue 97 December 2011 - Vol. 23 No. 4 The Silver Bullet · The Silver Bullet The Official International Chronicle for Lone Ranger Fans A sad time twelve years ago this December 28th

Issue 97 December 2011 - Vol. 23 No. 4

We recommend printing this newsletter and saving

The Silver Bullet

The Official International Chronicle for Lone Ranger Fans

A sad time twelve years ago this December 28th

The Man, The Myth, The Legend

A fiery horse, a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi-Yo Silver", he was The Lone

Ranger, a masked man who brought justice to the Old West. Astride his

faithful steed Silver and accompanied by his loyal friend Tonto they stood

fast and brave in the face of wicked outlaws and evil land barons. With his

guns firing silver bullets forged in the righteous furnace of justice, this noble

stalwart of decency and honor remains an enduring figure in our national

memories, and a reminder of the spirit of courage and faith that is the very

foundation of America.

From a heart attack, twelve years ago this December 28th we lost a man that

stood for right and wrong and justice for everyone. Clayton Moore gave us all

he had when we were kids in the 1950’s to help mold our lives into good

citizens. Gone but never forgotten in the pages of history, as his legend The

Lone Ranger will live on. We miss you Kemo Sabay and the kids today

could benefit from your guidance.

A child from an orphanage says it best. He is now an adult. Look at his video.

Or go to this website - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S1gi8Eno5A It seems almost anyone over the age of 45 has a story to tell about Clayton. He reached the lives of so many people

who were at the time just a youngster. But as they grew up they never forgot the man with that special voice that

could be identified anywhere, whether on the television on in person. His voice seemed magical and you could feel

safe knowing you were in his presents.

Yes, there were other cowboys back then like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy,

Johnny Mack Brown and others who also helped show us right from wrong and justice for everyone.

But one man, only one man, wore a mask to cover his identity which made it very mysterious to the kids at the

time. Yet the mask was not the sign of an outlaw, but a good guy trying to right the wrongs of those that would

do evil to the settlers. Riding a white horse dressed with a silver saddle and a mighty cry Hi-Yo Silver Awaaay!

May we never forget and do our very best to make our younger generation of today knowledgeable of this special person

and hero, The Lone Ranger. ***********************************************************

Reminder

Lone Ranger Christmas gifts are available on our website. Go to the Silver Bullet on the left side of the website which reads

“For Sale.” www.TheLoneRangerFanClub.com

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This actress has endorsed our Lone Ranger Tribute Performer. (As told by him)

Side Note – The woman standing behind Beverly Washburn is Bonita Granville. She was married to Jack Wrather who bought The Lone Ranger rights from George Trendell. Bonita was the person who lifted the restraining order when Jack died so Clayton could wear the mask again.

The child in the middle of the picture is Beverly

Washburn, who was in the first Lone Ranger movie

with Clayton Moore in 1956.

At the Roy Rogers Centennial Festival in Princeton,

Indiana on July 28th

it was a pleasure to sit down and

have dinner with this very personable celebrity.

Although very young at the time she made the movie

there was some very interesting behind the scenes

secrets that she revealed about how the show or

episodes were done.

She really appreciates her fans and is always willing

to take a moment to talk with them and thank them

for coming when she is doing personal appearances.

She was very surprised to see that I had gone to a lot

of effort to make myself and my horse Silver so

authentic.

On the picture she autographed for me she wrote, “It

is a pleasure to know you. Thank you for keeping the

Legend of The Lone Ranger going so that his

memory will Live on forever.” (the photo here is not

the actual one she signed for me)

Don’t Forget – Keep your LRFC Membership Active As of January 1, 2012 everyone’s membership dues need to be paid. You can do it online on the membership page

TheLoneRangerFanClub.com. ID cards for your purse or wallet will be issued to everyone on renewal. For USA

renewals, discount coupons for Groceries or Restaurants worth $1,000 in saving will be in your renewal packet.

***As of December 1st, you can begin paying dues for 2012. Using PayPal you can

pay your membership anytime no matter where you might be world-wide.

Members that have not paid by February 1st will be removed from the active

membership list and be moved to the inactive member list for 3 months. During this

time you will not have access to the Silver Bullet or the members only area of the

website. After 3 months his/her membership number will be reissued.

This was sent to us by Daniel Cordosi, (as was written) LRFC member #640, Jamestown, New York

I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes... I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature,

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ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas.

I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed peas and new potatoes.

Pondering the peas, I couldn’t help overhearing the conversation between Mr. Miller (the store owner) and the ragged boy next to

me.

‘Hello Barry, how are you today?’

‘H’lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus’ admirin’ them peas. They sure look good’

‘They are good, Barry. How’s your Ma?’

‘Fine. Gittin’ stronger alla’ time.’

‘Good. Anything I can help you with?’

‘No, Sir. Jus’ admirin’ them peas.’ ‘Would you like to take some home?’ asked Mr. Miller.

‘No, Sir. Got nuthin’ to pay for ‘em with.’

‘Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas?’

‘All I got’s my prize marble here.’

‘Is that right? Let me see it’, said Miller.

‘Here ‘tis. She’s a dandy.’

‘I can see that. Hmm mmm, only thing is this one is blue and I sort of go for red. Do you have a red one like this

at home?’ the store owner asked.

‘Not zackley but almost.’

‘Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this way let me look at that red marble’. Mr. Miller told the

boy.

‘Sure will. Thanks Mr. Miller.’

Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me.

With a smile she said, ‘There are two other boys like him in our community, all three are in very poor circumstances. Jim

just loves to bargain with them for peas, apples, tomatoes, or whatever.

When they come back with their red marbles, and they always do, he decides he doesn’t like red after all and he sends them

home with a bag of produce for a green marble or an orange one, when they come on their next trip to the store.’

I left the store smiling to myself, impressed with this man. A short time later I moved to Colorado , but I never forgot the

story of this man, the boys, and their bartering for marbles.

Several years went by, each more rapid than the previous one. Just recently I had occasion to visit some old friends in

that Idaho community and while I was there learned that Mr. Miller had died. They were having his visitation that

evening and knowing my friends wanted to go, I agreed to accompany them. Upon arrival at the mortuary we fell

into line to meet the relatives of the deceased and to offer whatever words of comfort we could.

Ahead of us in line were three young men. One was in an army uniform and the other two wore nice haircuts, dark

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suits and white shirts...all very professional looking. They approached Mrs. Miller, standing composed and smiling

by her husband’s casket.

Each of the young men hugged her, kissed her on the cheek, spoke briefly with her and moved on to the casket. Her misty

light blue eyes followed them as, one by one; each young man stopped briefly and placed his own warm hand over the

cold pale hand in the casket. Each left the mortuary awkwardly, wiping his eyes.

Our turn came to meet Mrs. Miller. I told her who I was and reminded her of the story from those many years ago and

what she had told me about her husband’s bartering for marbles. With her eyes glistening, she took my hand and led

me to the casket.

‘Those three young men who just left were the boys I told you about.

They just told me how they appreciated the things Jim ‘traded’ them. Now, at last, when Jim could not change his

mind about color or size....they came to pay their debt.’

‘We’ve never had a great deal of the wealth of this world,’ she confided, ‘but right now, Jim would consider himself

the richest man in Idaho ...’

With loving gentleness she lifted the lifeless fingers of her deceased husband. Resting underneath were three

exquisitely shined red marbles.

The Moral:

We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but

by the moments that take our breath.

What a nice story. Have you a story, if so email it to us? Or tell us about

meeting Clayton Moore, or Jay Silverheels.

Murray Quinn, LRFC member #406 asks for other Fan Club Members help.

This photo was taken at Treasure Island, CA, site of the 1939 World’s Fair. This group was winners of a contest conducted by

The Lone Ranger Radio series. I remember that the contest consisted of several pages of safety questions and, I am sure,

about The Lone Ranger. That is Johnny Weissmuller (“Tarzan”) on the left. Chaprarones are to the far left. We were bused

from the Los Angeles area to Treasure Island and we stayed in a hotel for, if I remember, three days.

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I cannot identify the adult standing to Weissmuller’s left. Could he be the radio voice (Earle Graser) of the Lone Ranger program?

Can anyone identify any of the group members?

I am in the front row, second from the right, kneeling. If anyone has any information about this picture would you please email me?

[email protected]

Hope someone can help.

Murray Quinn, TLRFC #406

Formerly of Long Beach, CA

***Don’t just be a member – have some real Lone Ranger fun! Join in on the excitement and get involved. We are looking for energetic Fan Club

Members to help revive interest in this great American icon Fan Club. Become a State

Director!!!

Like to be a Fan Club State Director in the United States? You get personal

recognition and you will be listed on our TheLoneRangerFanClub.com website? For

larger States we will have two State directors, dividing the State in half.

Directors will help to inform people about the Fan Club, get new members and be

involved in having Fan Club meetings and events in their State. A way to have lots of

fun, meet new people and host having our Lone Ranger Performer when he is in your

area.

Interested? – Contact us – Interested Directors that have contacted us will be called

soon.

Be on the look out! Our Lone Ranger and Silver could be riding into your town soon. TheLoneRanger.tv

Where can a man in a blue tight suite meet another man in a blue suite also riding a

white horse? Only on the Kemo Sabay trails across America, that’s where.

One day here at the Fan Club we get an email from a Bill Sipe. He tells us that he

occasionally does some Lone Rangering just for fun and that he has a white horse. In

his email mail he asks if our Lone Ranger should ever be in his area he would like to

have a chance to say hello.

We emailed back to him that if he was ever in this area we would let him know.

About 6 months later we got a call from an event that would take our LR on the

Pennsylvania Turnpike, along I-76 staying at a motel within 5 miles of Bill’s home.

We notified Bill of this and he was persistent on wanting to meet TLR and see his

white horse. Bill was told that if it could be arranged the meeting would have to be

brief, as TLR had to be on the road early the next morning. The road manager, Shiloh,

called Bill after they checked into the motel.

It happened. On May 18th

, 2011 Bill and his wife Carole met The Lone Ranger and his

horse Silver. But this is not the end of the story.

On the way back across Country TLR was the guest at their home for two days

enjoying some of Carols famous Barbeque cooking. Talking and exchanging Lone

Ranger stories long into the night. What a delightful time for everyone. Bill is also a

gun restorer and has his own machine shop.

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The next day was a first for everyone. The Two Lone Rangers or maybe it’s The Two

Amigo’s.

Our Lone Ranger on the Left, Bill Sipe, with his horse on right – (right pix) Bill Sipe, LRFC

member #219

(Pix left, Bill with his wife Carole)

The rest of the story is that our Lone

Ranger organization had a fantastic time

with Bill and Carole. They are really down

to earth, kind and considerate people

enjoying everyday life with each other.

The highlight at the end of the visit is that,

we all sat around eating her mysteriously

prepared and fantastic blueberry pie. Now

folks this is not just your run of the mill

pie, it was a blueberry pie that was

different from any other I had eaten……It

was delicious and this Lone Ranger had a

hard time getting back into the blue suite,

cause I ate more than half the pie,,,,

Ummmm delicious.

Despite the cool and rainy weather we all had fun and it was difficult to say good bye

to good friends and another Lone Ranger, but we had to hit the Kemo Sabay Trail once

more. We shook hands and then waved to them as we rode out in a cloud of dust saying

Hi-Yo Silver Awaaay!

Most definitely we hope to return to see them again and hopefully have some more of

that Blueberry pie. Footnote – Bill has since helped us with some shows and appears as Dan Reid,

Jr., Nephew of The Lone Ranger.

Here is what Bill wrote to us about how he got involved and interested in The Lone

Ranger

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“My Quest for Silver”

By Col. Wm. Hays (SASS 7815 Life)

AKA William H. Sipe

TLRFC #219

My first memory of seeing the Lone Ranger was when I was three years old and we got our first television set. That was in 1956. I

was fascinated from the start with the mysterious masked rider on the white horse. My father was a horseman and for my fifth birthday

in 1958 got me a white pony which I promptly named “Silver”. “Silver” and I had many fantasy “Lone Ranger” adventures over the

next few years. I always wore the black mask and double holster cap gun rig that my grandma got me on Christmas.

As the year passed and I grew older I always kept an eye open for anything pertaining to the Lone Ranger, interviews, books, movies,

trivia etc.

My love of the fantasy old west, I came to find, was shared by many others. In 1995 I became a member of the Single Action Shooting

Society (SASS) with the membership number 7815. River Junction Shootist Society in Donegal, PA was co-founded by me in 1998

to foster the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting. By 2000 I had assembled a Clayton Moore era Lone Ranger outfit which I first wore

at the SASS Southeast Regional at Mule Camp. I won the B Western costume contest.

I was hooked; I developed outfits for the Lone Ranger’s “Old Geezer”, “Red Regan”, and 1930’s Comic book Lone Ranger. I wore a

different outfit over a subsequent four day SASS Regional Shoot under the title “The many faces of The Lone Ranger.”

In 2007 I was invited to ride my neighbor’s horse, thus rekindling an enjoyment that had been dormant for 27 years. This lead to my

leasing a riding horse for a few months until I found one of my own. I ended up with a white, 20 year old mare named “Claire”.

Hardly the mighty white stallion of my dreams but we all have to start somewhere. After 2 years of perfecting my riding and later

balloon shooting skills off “Claire” I was ready to move on.

In July of 2010 I purchased a white, 9 year old gelding now named “Silver”. He is my dream horse and seems to understand English.

He has plenty of stamina for the experienced rider but is gentle enough for the novice. I believe he truly tries to live up to his

namesake.

I have also gotten back into another latent interest, that of leather craft. I have made some of “Silver’s” tack and the famous two gun

rig and trouser belt for myself; I also have perfected a system to make the mask.

My wife shares my equestrian interest and has a beautiful 7 year old red paint gelding named “Scout”. I have another SASS friend

who looks like Jay Silverheels and portrays “Tonto” on “Scout”. Yet another SASS friend who does not ride portrays “Tonto” when

we are asked to visit schools, churches, and other events.

For now I am just enjoying myself in this fantasy and hopefully bringing back good memories to some and making new ones for

others. I hope you have enjoyed hearing about it as much as I have enjoyed sharing it with you.

****************************************************

Get that special Lone Ranger Christmas gift for someone this year. Go to

the “Silver Bullet” on the left of the website which reads “For Sale.” We

will process your order as soon we get it. Order up until December 15th

to get it before Christmas. (Out of USA orders until December 9th

)

www.TheLoneRangerFanClub.com

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I just wanted to write and thank you for the membership certificate. It arrived

yesterday and is most impressive. I'm looking forward to my membership

under your management of the LRFC.

To put a different spin on the upcoming LR movie, I frankly wish that Disney

studio would NOT make the movie. Too much harm has already been done to

the Lone Ranger character for those of us who grew up in the 50s by the 1981

movie and the two comic book series issued by Topps and Dynamite

Entertainment. Sometimes, it’s best to let a legend remain in the past with its

quality character left intact. Does anyone remember the first Mission

Impossible movie which had its long time heroic leader Jim Phelps revealed as

the traitorous mole? Disney representatives have already stated that their LR

movie will be very different from the old LR story line. Please, don't tarnish

my memory of who the LR was and what he stood for. Make a movie about a

new character instead. Let our LR remain in the past intact with all the heroic

qualities given to him by Fran Striker.

Wesley Tom, TLRFC #230

Redlands, CA

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Our youngest Lone Ranger Fan Club Member #524 is Jackson Faccio, age 3 from Buckeye, Arizona

Jackson is really into doing the good deeds like every Lone Ranger enthusiasts should be following.This article and pictures were sent to us by his mother. One of the reasons we have our son watch the Lone Ranger is the excellent moral code he represents!! There is so much out there that is too much for children, so we are ecstatic that Jackson has chosen the Lone Ranger as his hero. I will attach a couple of photos for you to see. Look at the video in the background and you will see what "our Lone Ranger" is watching. . My husband and I are learning about the Lone Ranger right alongside of our son. We have friends who grew up watching the Lone Ranger on TV. One used to watch the original episodes through a neighbor's screen door as their family did not have a T.V. Another actually received a silver bullet from Clayton Moore years ago, but has lost this bullet. On Sunday at church, Jackson gave pretend silver bullets to all the ladies in the senior adult class. Then he rode off in a gallop on "Silver" to his Sunday school class and said, "Whoa Silver." as he approached the door.

Thank you again LRFC for supporting this good guy of days gone by!! Here in the west, in Buckeye Arizona, we are protected by our little Lone Ranger!! Regards, Sara Faccio

P.S. Our Lone Ranger Fan Club organization and our Lone Ranger Tribute Performer’s main purpose is to bring The Lone Ranger and Tonto image and the creed for which they stood, to the young kids. Even if it is one child at a time. Best wishes to Jackson as he is building his moral character along the pathway of life. We all at TLRFC would to meet him someday.

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We have received information that might be of interest to all of you western cowboy’s and cowgirl’s about a new book titled “Unmasked.” It gives you

the origins of some of the

most popular cowboys.

Everyone recognizes the

names of the Cisco Kid,

Hopalong Cassidy, Zorro and

the Lone Ranger. But how

many actually know the

characters from their fictional

roots? Years before

appearing in film, on radio

and television, their creators painted a rather different picture of each from what Hollywood

presented for these legendary heroes of the silver screen.

In this handsome volume Unmasked collects the first appearances of the Cisco Kid,

Hopalong Cassidy, Zorro and a forgotten novel of the Lone Ranger.

For more information click Here

It seems that those of us interested in anything about The Lone Ranger have become

excited and eager to find out any news about the future of our hero.

Well I am to tell you that the new movie is not finished or hung out to dry.

Quietly behind the scenes there is still progress in doing a new movie.

In a little know secret area of California there are five new Silver’s being trained

for the movie. We have discovered one of the new Silver’s.

Chosen for her jumping ability Phoebe,

from Woodstock, Illinois will be one of the Silver’s

used in the new movie. Yes, you read it right. This

horse is a mare 15.3 hands tall with pink

skin, natural hooves and is a five year old white

thoroughbred.

I personally had the pleasure of talking with

Phoebe’s owner, Amber Bauman who is the owner

of Valley View Acres. Bauman breeds

thoroughbreds in unusual colors, such as white, palomino and buckskin.

Earlier in 2011 a representatives flew out to ride Phoebe and to make sure

she met the requirements for the size and temperament for the role. However Bauman

is not sure what she will be trained to do in

the movie.

In our opinion (TLRFC) the producers feel

certain that the average person will never

notice she is not a stallion or notice the

difference in any of the horses playing

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Silver. Also it is nice to know that the image of Silver will be carried on and

represented by this beautiful white horse named Phoebe. Hi-Yo Phoebe Awaaay!

I have also been informed by another source that the construction on the movie set is

still continuing. Where will the final sets be built?

Reported by

Tex Holland

Updated news about the movie confirms it is still a go – However it is Ted Elliott

and Terry Rossio who are to eliminate some pricey f/x sequences involving

supernatural elements - read more about it – click here

TLRFC does not believe there should be supernatural elements added to The

Lone Ranger. The moral of the story should keep him human with natural

abilities. Fans maybe this is going to be another LR movie that needs to be boycotted.

What do you think??? Watch the March SB for member comments.

*********************************************

((Now buy and sell memorabilia on our Classifieds Page))

Volunteers help The Tribute Lone Ranger at a show

Last spring, I was happy to learn the Lone Ranger Tribute Performer was going to be coming to Indiana as part of the Roy Rogers

Centennial Celebration. Better yet, the LRFC was seeking member volunteers to assist Lone Ranger during the 3 day weekend event.

I quickly asked to be included.

Fast forward to summer and….as more details became known. I came to learn dates (July 22 – 24, 2011) and found that I was

available for 2 of the 3 days…Friday and Saturday. In the end, not only I but also my wife, Ruth, was able to volunteer. Now you have

to understand, I am the REAL Lone Ranger fan, but Ruth joined me (back in the early 90’) to make it ”our” quest for collecting Lone

Ranger memorabilia. To date, we have over 600 items…and all the Tonto stuff is considered hers. We even had Lone Ranger and

Tonto licenses plates on my and her cars.

Okay…back to volunteering. As it turned out, the week prior to and the weekend of the event it was HOT…the temperatures were in

the high 90s and low 100s. True to form, the weather remained very hot throughout the event. So hot, that the Lone Ranger and his pal

Shiloh really suffered because of the heat. But the show went on and Lone Ranger did a great job of entertaining the attendees. Silver

is a beautiful specimen and truly looks like the real Silver.

Veterans honored at the show by LR (Randy in front of LR) Randy and Ruth Johnson with LR and Silver

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As volunteers, our role was to assist in set up, the selling memorabilia [and autographed pictures taken with Lone Ranger] and tear

down. The fun part was that I was able to play the role of Tonto in the skit, while Shiloh, Lone’s assistant, did sound effects.

At the event, we meet a number of other Western look-a-likes, including another Lone Ranger [Don Cagle, from OH] and a “Jay

Silverheels” looking Tonto [John Phipps from IN]. Both were very cordial and it was a thrill to get their pictures along with LRFC’s

Lone Ranger and pictures of them with Ruth and myself, as well.

I would encourage other LR Fans, if given the opportunity to volunteer to assist in the future…don’t be shy, step up and help. You’ll

be glad you did.

Randy Johnson,

TLRFC #208

Avon, IN

As writteen by Megan:

My name is Megan. I am 10 years old and in the fifth grade. I am Member #614 in the Lone Ranger Fan Club.

My grandmother (Nana) and Uncle Don introduced me to The Lone Ranger with the first and second seasons

of the DVD set. It was one of the best days of my life.

I never wanted to stop watching the shows. One day this summer I watched 21 episodes in a row.

Tonto is my hero. He helps other people even if he gets nothing in return. I would love to have a

pretty horse like Scout one day.

Nana said she would make me a Tonto costume if I wanted. I was jumping for joy when she said

that. It took a while to find the right material but we finally found it. Nana says cutting the fringe

took the longest but it was worth it.

Here’s a regular picture of me and also one of me with my Tonto costume on.

Megan

TLRFC #614

Santa Rosa, CA

**Approved by Megan’s Mother

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U.S. House of Representatives Adopts Right-to-Carry Reciprocity—

Friday, November 18, 2011

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the ongoing effort to fully vindicate the fundamental, individual right to carry a concealed handgun for self-

defense took a major step forward with House passage of H.R. 822, the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011.” The bill,

sponsored by Reps. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.), which has 245 cosponsors, was approved by an overwhelming

bipartisan vote of 272-154.

This legislation requires states that currently allow people to carry concealed firearms to recognize other states’ valid concealed carry

permits, much like states recognize driver’s licenses issued by other states.

This critical legislation now moves to the Senate. Please contact your Senators and urge them to bring H.R. 822 up for a vote at

the earliest possible opportunity!

For those of us that do western shows across the country and for people that carry them for self-defense, having a right to carry license

considered in all States like a driving license is very beneficial and law abiding.

During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, "How do you determine whether or not an older person should be put in an old age home?

"Well," he said, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No" he said. "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"

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This cowboy link was sent to us by Bill Zumbiel #412 and it is FANTASTIC!

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The Lone Ranger’s home town was Del Rio, Texas. Therefore we felt it appropriate to wish

you all a Merry Texas Christmas. Do you recognize this singing Cowboy?

Click on the Lone Ranger picture.

See Christmas Lights dancing to our favorite music “The William Tell Overture”

This was sent to us by Doug Briggs, TLRFC #110

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So from all of us at TLRFC we wish you and your family a…………..

(Click on Happy New Year)

The next scheduled issue of The Silver Bullet is March 1, 2012

This issue will feature a lot of insider information about the New LR Movie. We have

an editorial consultant that is in contact with Jerry Bruckheimer films and Disney.

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