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VOLUME XXXIVFebruary 2016 Official Publication of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix, Arizona

We Put Children First

Burn Awareness (from Shriner’s Village)Burn prevention is a key endeavor of Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is why the health care system began its Burn Awareness campaigns more than 20 years ago. Burn Awareness Week is a kick-off to a year-long campaign. This year, the week-long recognition is February 7–13, 2016.

The Burn Awareness CampaignFraternity members, hospital employees and the public can visit beburnaware.org and order educational materials including posters and activity books. All of these materials are available at no charge.

Quick Facts About Burn Injuries• Since 2001, an average of 107,170 children

have sustained nonfatal fire or burn injuries each year.

• Since 2001, an average of 1,293 children ages 4 and under were hospitalized for fire/burn-related injuries each year. The leading cause of burn-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits among young children each year are scalds.• The majority of scald burns children experience are from hot foods and liquids spilled in the kitchen or wherever food is prepared and served.Go to page 15 for a FULL view of these documents.

From Your PotentateNobles and Ladies of El Zaribah Shriners,I have the humble honor and privilege of

being elected as your Potentate for 2016. “We Put Children First” is and has been my goal since the day I joined the Shrine in 1974 and even more so after I became a Shrine Clown in 1990. El Zaribah Shrine Clinics have opened up even more avenues that need to be explored and to have our work for children made known to everyone.

As we go through our daily lives, we may see a child who could be helped by Shriners Hospitals for Children. Each of us should want to go up to the Parent and ask if the child is being helped and let them know about what Shriners Hospitals for Children may be able to do to help.

We are the best kept secret and now is the time for El Zaribah Shriners to let Arizona know we are here and what we do each month for the Children of Arizona and Mexico. We can do so much more and help our service to Children grow each new day.

As Shrine Masons we need to look for good men to become Masons and look for good Masons to become Shriners. We can make a difference in the future of Masonry and the Shrine.

Thank you for allowing Lady Dorothy and me to represent El Zaribah and serve with you to make a better tomorrow.

George MatherZ Potentate 2016

2016 DirectoryWe have collected the names and addresses of all members

(about 540 members) of El Zaribah’s Unit and Clubs. Unit and Club Shriners who have not paid their dues on-time or are not members of El Zaribah are not listed. If your unit or club donated to help pay for the directory, you can pick up your copy from your unit/club secretary after February 3rd. No El Zaribah Shrine funds were used as this directory was created and paid for by ads and donations. Any monies left over from this project will be donated to El Zarbah’s General Fund.

Shriners on the Go in Rocky Point(Left to right) The New Chief Rabban, Randy Peters, and his lady, Cindy, with Lee Fults and his

lady, Marilyn, along with Mark Lueck and his lady, Cindy on the Gulf of Mexico in Rocky Point. Spending time in Rocky Point on a beautiful day such as this, makes it quite evident they are having

fun, just being on the go as Shriners. Thanks Randy for sharing these great photos!

When you are “out and about” please remember to share your photos! Send your photos and 100 word story

about your photos to [email protected]

Shriners Hospitals for Children® continues to be determined to decrease the number of preventable pediatric burn injuries by raising awareness. One program in this effort is the annual Burn Awareness campaign, which began more than 20 years ago.

During the first full week of February, our public relations efforts emphasize Burn Awareness Week, the kickoff of a yearlong educational campaign aimed at burn awareness and prevention, including offering free educational materials via our website. The items, including activity books and fact sheets, are designed to be a resource for firefighters, teachers, parents and others concerned with the safety and well-being of children. Many of the items are available in both English and Spanish. Helping Children and Adults Be Burn Aware The 2016 Burn Awareness campaign will begin the week of Feb. 7-13. We are once again using the theme “Be Burn Aware,” and focusing on preventing burn injuries in the home, because the vast majority of preventable burn injuries continue to occur in residences. Homes are the sites of thousands of burn injuries to children every year, including scalds, fire-related injuries, and even electrical burns. Many of these incidents could have been easily prevented by following and implementing some basic safety tips. In the U.S., the occurrence of major pediatric burn injuries has decreased; these educational efforts do have an impact.

“Shriners Hospitals for Children works year-round to prevent burn injuries by providing burn awareness education,” said Kenneth Guidera, M.D., chief medical officer of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Our 2016 ‘Be Burn Aware’ campaign will continue to focus on teaching children and families ways to avoid burn injuries, especially at home. As part of the annual campaign, we will share information on preventing fire and electrical-related injuries, as well as those caused by scalds or other incidents around the home. Shriners Hospitals for Children hopes to reduce pediatric burn injuries through education, as many of these injuries are preventable.”

Materials Emphasize Safety The campaign features two child-friendly characters who showcase and share our messages. Boots and Brewster – a caped, cuddly bear and a googly-eyed teapot – are featured in activity books for children ages 3-7 and 8-12. The entertaining duo leads children through the various rooms of a house, pointing out dangers, and how to easily correct or avoid them. The coloring pages, word searches, cartoons and other activities are designed to grab children’s attention and present the information in a memorable, age-appropriate manner. The campaign also includes various tip sheets and materials that emphasize prevention of scalds, fire-related and electrical burns.

New this year is an animated video featuring the clever pair, Boots and Brewster, which kids are sure to love. In the new video, available on our website, the entertaining duo takes viewers on a fun and educational adventure to help them become more burn aware.

“Don’t let a careless action ruin your time with family and friends. Be Burn Aware,” said David Greenhalgh, M.D., chief of burns at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.

“Our burn team is devoted to helping children with devastating burn injuries survive and thrive, and we are equally devoted to teaching parents, children and the community how to prevent burn injuries,” said Dr. Greenhalgh. “We are constantly examining new ways to educate the community about fire danger and provide information on how to prevent injuries. When it comes to burn injuries, prevention is the best medicine.” All materials will be available for viewing and ordering at beburnaware.org. Shriners Hospitals for Children is also assisted in its burn prevention efforts by members of the Shriners fraternity, who promote the campaign in their local communities in a variety of creative ways.

shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

beburnaware.org

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burnawareness.org


Approximately 85 percent of fire-related deaths occur in homes. And every year, more than 400 children under age 10 die in home fires.

Fires and burns are the third leading cause of deaths that occur in the home, the third-leading cause of injury-related fatalities among children ages 1-9, and the fourth most prevalent cause for children ages 10-14 in the U.S. Many could be prevented by following some prevention tips and precautions.

• Use fireplace screens and have the chimney cleaned annually.

• Kerosene heaters should only be used when approved by authorities. Do not use gasoline or camp-stove fuel. Refuel outside and only when the unit is cool.

Be Prepared for a Fire:Fires occur quickly. In less than 30 seconds a single flame can become a fire. In two minutes, it can become life-threatening; in five minutes a residence can be destroyed. To protect yourself and your family, be prepared:

• Have an escape plan, and practice it with the children. Learn two ways out of every room, and agree on a meeting place outside the building.

• If you live in an apartment building, know the best route to the stairwell and emergency exits.

• If you are in a room with a closed door when fire occurs, there are extra precautions:

¡ Do not open the door if you see smoke under it.

¡ If you don’t see smoke, check the door handle. If it is hot, do not open the door.

¡ If you can open the door, and there is no smoke or heat, proceed quickly to your exit.

¡ Stay low to the ground as you exit.

¡ If you can’t get out right away, yell for help or call 911 if you have a phone. Do not hide in a closet or under a bed.

Information from KidsHealth.org, Ready.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Fire Administration and Safe Kids Worldwide was used in this report

To Help Prevent Fires:• Follow safe cooking practices: Never leave food that is cooking unattended; supervise children’s use of the stove, oven or microwave.

• Install and maintain smoke alarms on every floor of the home and near every bedroom. Test them monthly.

• Teach children that fire is not a toy, and can be dangerous.

• Keep matches and lighters locked up and away from children.

• Keep electrical cords from being trapped against walls.

• Do not overload electrical circuits or extension cords.

• Do not place electrical cords or wires under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas.

• Shut off and unplug appliances that sputter, spark or smell. Have them checked and repaired, or replaced.

• Be careful when using portable heaters. Be sure bedding, clothing and other combustible items are at least 3 feet from space heaters.

• Replace mattresses made prior to 2007, when flammability standards were implemented.

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Safety Begins at HomeTips to Keep Your Children, and You, Safe at Home

Safety Throughout the Home:• Use electrical outlet covers.• Unplug electrical appliances when not in use.• Install an appropriate number of smoke detectors – one

near each bedroom, one at the top of each stairway and one near the planned escape route.

• Teach your children that matches are a tool, and not a toy. Keep matches out of reach of younger children, and allow older children to use them only when supervised.

• Store all flammable liquids properly.• Store all chemicals and cleaners out of reach of

children, or lock the cabinet.• Have the chimney inspected annually and the fireplace

checked regularly according to usage.• Replace damaged electrical cords.• Do not leave lighted candles unattended.• Gasoline has only one purpose: to fuel an engine.

Safety Planning in Case a Fire Does Occur:• Have an escape plan, including two exits from each

room, in place.• Practice using the plan.• Have a designated meeting place at a safe distance

from the home.

Safety in the Bathroom:• Have a latch-bolt on the outside of the bathroom door

so young children cannot enter without supervision. • Always supervise children in the bath.• The water in a child’s bath should not exceed 104° F.

Set your water heater no higher than 120° F.• Run cold water in the tub first, and then add

warmer water.• Before placing a child in the tub, test the water

temperature by moving your hand through the water. If the water feels hot, it is too hot for a child.

• When placing a child in the bathtub, face them away from the faucets and as close to the other end of the tub as possible.

• If you let your children play with toys while in the bathtub, do not leave them unattended.

• Consider not permitting toys in the bathtub.

Safety in the Kitchen and Dining Area:• Always supervise children in the kitchen and

dining area.• Keep children away from everything that is hot.• If young children are in the home, use placemats rather

than tablecloths.• Keep all hot items and anything electrical out of reach

of children and away from edges of tables and counters.

• Establish a kid-free zone, where young children can be watched but are safely out of the kitchen while cooking is being done.

• Do not use deep-fryers with children present.• Keep pot handles turned inward; use oven mitts or pot

holders. Keep clothing from coming into contact with flames or heating elements.

• Store all chemicals and cleaners out of reach of children, or lock the cabinet.

• Follow instructions and cautions for heating items in a microwave oven.

• Avoid area rugs in the kitchen.• Do not handle hot items while holding young children.

www.burnawareness.org

Arabian Tales Phoenix, Arizona

CONTACT INFORMATIONElected Divan POTENTATE: George Mather C [email protected] CHIEF RABBAN: Randy Peters C [email protected]

ASSISTANT RABBAN: J.C. Reece H [email protected] HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET: Ken Neusch H [email protected]

ORIENTAL GUIDE: Dana Dobson H 480-603-7099 [email protected]

RECORDER: Jack Garrett, PP C [email protected]

TREASURER: Mike McGee H [email protected]

Appointed Divan1st Ceremonial Master: Rick Fasano 623-414-09902nd Ceremonial Master: Julius Horvath 602-451-8093Temple Director: Scott Mudd 602-741-7454 Asst. Temple Director: Steven Ward 602-828-2789Marshall: Erv Whetstone 602-549-2957Captain of the Guard: Jasper Nichols 602-348-6036Outer Guard: Lee Jarolimek 602-276-7468Chaplain: Jim Schelin 515-250-2407Chief of Staff: James Hoover 602-284-5279

Imperial DivanEd Stolze, Imperial Outer Guard C 623-810-9990

Office StaffJANE SHELDON: [email protected] LYNN PICINICH: [email protected]: [email protected] HOSPITAL OFFICE: [email protected] ARABIAN TALES: [email protected]

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATENobility of El Zaribah

MONTHLY STATED MEETING

Wednesday, Febuary 10, 20167:00 pm – El Zaribah Shrine Center

For the Purpose of Old and New Business

Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder George Mather, Potentate

(USPS: 013-933) EDITOR: Leo Balthazor, PP W: 602-231-0300 ext 26 | 552 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ. 85008 Cell: 602-740-5635 | FAX: 602-231-8737 | E-Mail: [email protected]

REPORTERS: One member from each Unit and Club

LAYOUT& DESIGN EDITOR: Krista Harmsworth/KMH Kreations LLC | E-Mail: [email protected]

COPY EDITOR: Bobbie Balthazor/KMH Kreations LLC | E-Mail: [email protected]

TEMPLE PHOTOGRAPHERS: Michael Folker 480-924-1635 | Allen Nichols 602-617-4504

* NOTE: ALL ARTICLES MAY BE EDITED FOR CONTENT AND SPACE.* NOTICE - Proceeds of all El Zaribah Shriners functions are only for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children where so stated within the advertising material pertaining to that particular affair. Also, some donations are not tax deductible.

Arabian Tales (USPS: 013-933) is the Official Publication of El Zaribah Shriners, 552 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. (602) 231-0300

Published monthly except June, July & September.

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POSTMASTER: Please send changes of address to Arabian Tales, 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 Attn: Leo Balthazor, EditorNo contents of this publication can be reproduced without the written authorization of the editor.

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WEBSITEShttp://www.el-zaribah.org

http://www.shrinersinternational.org/http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/

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From your POTENTATE...2016 Goals for AllAttend Lodge regularly.Attend Shrine regularly.Look for good men to become Masons.Look for good Masons to become Shriners.We all can make a difference.

DIVAN NEWS

Show your support!Arizona has MASONIC

license plates!

The initial cost is $25. Almost 70% ($17) of the fee goes to charities supported by

Arizona Masons.Many other states are trying to

get them, our state already offers them! Get yours, today!

http://www.azmasons.org/lic_plate.html

Who's Who...SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES George Mather C 480-254-5328Randy Peters C 480-296-3957J.C. Reece H 602-531-6545Ken Neusch H 480-961-1308

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE Jim Miller, PP H 480-838-6646 Dave Scrimmanger H 602-439-3211 Tom Sheldon, Clinics H 480-899-3854

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENPhil Houghton, PP and Jim Grone Los Angeles J. “Hut” Hutson, PP and Dave Polner, PP Salt Lake City Chris Hagenian, PP (Vice-Chairman) Mexico City

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN: Imperial Sir Ed Stolze, PP C 623-810-9990

TEMPLE ATTORNEY:Michael Saltz C 480-628-6545

The 2016 Potentate ‘s Office was recently redecorated. Rumor has it that a number of well wishers had a hand in this. We will keep this arrangement until after the Pote’s Ball on March 5, 2016. It was mentioned we might want to check with Scott Thomas at Grand Lodge. His Lady has a firm that does interior work. Lady Dorothy loved it at first sight. We thank all who were involved. A private tour may be had for a $5 donation to the general fund.Fraternally, George

Potentate’s Office Redecorated

Questions or Comments?Please contact us!

E-Mail the Arabian [email protected]


On December 12, 2015 one of the last OVs of the 2015 year was held at Shrine. This was a joint OV and Christmas Party for the Mounted Patrol, Clowns, El Dulabs, Young Guns. It was a nice turnout and as you look through these photos, it is quite evident they had a great time. As Shriners, we always seem to have a great time at a Christmas party but making it a joint party of several groups bring out the fun even more. More pictures can be seen on the El Zaribah Photo Blog, elzaribahshrine.blogspot.com. Photos by Allen Nichols.

JOINT OV and CHRISTMAS PARTY


End of 2015Membership Report

Passed Through the Unseen PortalsErnest L Barlow | Sharrel K Conner

Lester R Galst | Ford Raymond HornishGordon L Meintel | Douglas Bruce Skowron

Richard S Thomas | Myron J Thompson

The above named Noble(s) were reported to the Recorder’s Office since our last publication.

The families and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

Membership NumbersMembership 12/1/15: 1479

Regular Members: 1305 | Associate Members: 174Membership 12/31/15: 1350

Regular Members: 1183 | Associate Members: 167Suspended Members: 117

AffiliatedBrian Bednar | David Lowry | Robert Omer | Jeffrey Spence

AssociatedPatrick Duffy | Joseph Dunn | Marvin Haefele | Gary Kenst P.P.

Thomas McParland | Marijan Petrovic | Jack Prisbrey

Associated DroppedTimothy Asher | Richard Atkins | Marvin Baker | Robert Cross

Jack Gethmann P.P. | Charles Greenfield | Lonnie HarrisJames Hinton | Robert Jones | John Lee | Warren Olson

Robert Omer | Carmine Randazzo | Glenn Yates

CreatedChristopher Brock | Matthew Engquist | Allan Hoffman

Daniel Ortiz | Ricard Palmer, JR

RestoredRobert Jones | Marchell Larson | George Sanders | Glenn Yates

DemittedJames Armes | Mike Becker | Dave Casto | Clarence Collette

Jeremy Cotterell | Raymond Freeman | Thomas KirbyDonald Kovac | Stewart Lanier | Jack Pettigrew

HOSPITAL REPORT Nobles:The Hospital Patient Christmas Party held on Dec 13, 2015

was again a huge success. The planning committee, led by Pat and Miki McNichols, did a phenomenal job and took care of every conceivable contingency. The auditorium was full and the atmosphere was festive. There was plenty of food and activities for all. The entertainment was incredible and as usual – the highlight of the day was the arrival of Santa Claus.On behalf of all of our patients and families who attended, please

accept our thanks to all of you who donated so much time and effort to make it such a wonderful day for so many. Fraternally,Jim Miller, PPHospital Chairman

December/November 2015Donations

Hospital Patient Transportation Fund Donations

Art Moss | Bard Peripheral Vascular, INCA A Warnke | Ralph RewickWilliam and Deborah Clayton

Mounted Patrol | Eleanor FinlaysonBruce and Dortha Apland

A A WarnkeJohn’s Automotive Care, INC

In Memory of Peter Hastings

Willotte Medow

In Memory of Kathleen Mary GastinDyar Family

In Memory of Shari CurryCarl and Marlene Warren

Neves #27, Order of Jesterettes

In Memory of Noble Al HartrickRoger & Paula Weber

Susan ShuckhartDrum & Bugle Corps

In Honor of Sarah CramerRichard and Karen Pinney

Hospital Patient Christmas Party

Patrick and Amy McCabeVanessa Villarreal

Over-The-Line League

Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenGB Smith Trust

Von Glan Survivors Trust

EL Zaribah Shrine Fraternal Donations

Cigar Club - GeneralDrum & Bugle Corps - General

Sandbaggers - GeneralPatrol - General

Frank Akers - GeneralClowns - General

El Dulabs - GeneralBilly Haley - General

Provost Club - GeneralSun Lakes Shrine Club – Helping Hand

Motorcycle Unit - GeneralLoren Smith - General

MEMBERSHIP and HOSPITAL NEWS


Noble Bob Beffel, on October 31, 2015. We were not able to attend the Anthem Veteran's Day Parade but we were able to attend the Tempe Veteran' s Day Parade with three band members. Noble Bob Beffel, Gene Terrell, and a good little drum player named Mike had a great time.We participated in the Glendale Christmas

Parade on December 12, 2015, with our usual three-man band once again. We enjoyed the good weather and a good crowd. We also joined the Drum & Bugle Corps for a

Christmas party on the night of December 15th. We played some songs, and they played some too. The audience tossed coins toward us as we played, and everybody had a good time. We enjoyed some good food afterwards in the band room.We are a small band unit at the present time with

a total membership of about four. When I came into this band unit in 1981, we had a membership of about thirty Nobles.We do have a lot of fun when we play our music

in parades and in our temple's ceremonials, so please consider joining us if you are inclined. Gene at 623-934-3040 or Bob at 602-403-6771. Thank you, brothers. Mounted Patrol

Howdy Y’all.Here’s hoping the holidays were

wonderful for you and yours. Now we can get down to business and make this a great year for our patrol

and the Temple.We started the year with a great officers’ meeting

followed by our Jan. meeting, and the good news is all of your officers are on the same track as to wanting the unit to have more fun together, possibly grow, and maybe even make a little money along the way of having phun.To give you a hint, we will be having our regular

EZ Ranch rides, but this year we are hosting the Big Nite, and also this year we are going to try to revitalize our old Mounted Patrol breakfast to help rekindle those old warm Mounted Patrol relationships.Make it a point get involved however much you

feel comfortable with to help make this the first of many happy, close, phun years in Mounted Patrol and Shrinedom. Start by attending the monthly meetings and give us your ideas and supportLet us bring back the “Good old Days" together.From Nate and all of your officers, we say

"PLEASE! PLEAS! PLEASE! help.Vaya Con Dios.

Apache Wells Shrine Club

Jack RobertsScribeJanuary 2016 brings the newly elected officers

to the club Management. President: Noble Earl Isakson, First Vice President: Noble Buddy Vosler, Second Vice President: Noble Joseph Dunn Treasurer: Noble James Filkins, Secretary: Noble Patrick Duffy, and Chaplain: Past Potentate Gary Preston.The February club meeting and luncheon will be

on 4th in the Country Club. The annual Spring Golf Tournament will be on February 21st with a 1PM shotgun start. It is for all golfers, not just Shriners. Come on out and play. A Salmon feed will be held at the Gazebo and Navaho room on the 25th. The net proceeds for both of these events go to help transport children and family

members to the Shrine Children’s Hospitals.As a heads up, on March 5th from 7AM till 2PM,

the annual Apache Wells Flea Market will be held in the Apache Wells Country Club Parking Lot. On March 10th, the business meeting and luncheon will be held in Apache Wells Country Club Hall. Social starts at 12:30 PM and business meeting and lunch at 1PM. On March 22th, we will hold the 7th annual Pitchfork Fondue at the Apache Wells Gazebo Room from 4 PM until 7PM. It is open to the public and is intended as a money maker to support the Shrine Children’s Hospitals Transportation Fund.

Drum & Bugle CorpsAlto BugleThe holidays have come to a close,

welcome to 2016. The Drum & Bugle Corps held their Election of Officers at their annual Business Meeting in December.

Congratulations go to those elected officers: Jack Garrett, President; Bob Beffel, Vice President; and Alan Dye, Secretary/Treasurer. We also held our annual Christmas Party for members, their Ladies, the Oriental Band and several guests. This was our 8th annual party and performance, and as usual, we had a great time and even made some money along the way with all the coins and bills thrown our way!The Drum & Bugle Corps plans to have an

active 2016. As of this writing, our performances have not been finalized. But suffice it to say, we will be seen and heard at the usual activities, plus, perhaps, some events where we are least expected.The Drum & Bugle Corps is always looking

for those that enjoy music and camaraderie and have thought about what fun it would be to play an instrument in a band. Come look us over any Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm in the Band Room. If you are interested in performing with us, we will have you playing with us the first night.

Mobile Nobles Shrine ClubJohn LeClairMobile Nobles President Keith

Duncan, and the Executive Board met to make all the needed arrangements for the upcoming OV to be held on Jan. 10th at Venture Out Resort.At the last meeting the 2016 officers were

elected and are as follows. President, Paul Sylte; Vice President, Junior Grimm; Secretary, Don Johnston; and Treasurer, Tom McParland. Congratulations to these Nobles and we wish them the very best as they lead us in 2016. The aluminum can project is starting to increase as the winter visitors arrive for the winter.We look forward to the New Year and know it

will be a great year for the Mobile Nobles Shrine Club as we continue our mission to support Shriners Hospitals for Children.Happy New Year!!!

Qadesh Temple Daughters of the NileJean Patterson, QueenHappy New Year!

Qadesh Temple No. 35, Daughters of the Nile, had such a festive time at the Official Visits to our Nile Clubs in Payson, Sun City, and Mesa.

Culinary UnitKen Conner, Scribe until relieved.Hello from behind the serving table.

2015 was a very busy year for the Culinary Unit. We served food at every scheduled Temple event and a few unscheduled things such as funerals and the like. We did all of these with little or no training. We just think, “If you hadn’t moved when we put the beans on your plate, you would not have gotten burned!” Serving at these events is what we signed up for and enjoy. We get to meet everyone that eats and goes through the serving line, regardless of how well dressed they are may have been when they came in. Sometimes a spot of beans or gravy helps the appearance and makes them more fashionable!Noble Mike Fenno, who is in charge of the CIF

Barbeque, is asking for as many volunteers as possible to help get the meat prepared and in the pit on the Saturday before the event and also help with cutting it up the morning of the event. I am not paid enough to know the dates but I think it is the last weekend of February. Check the calendar in this issue for a better date. He needs people there at about 6:00 am on Saturday to wrap the meat and the same time on Sunday to help cut it up. The fire is lit at 4:00 so come early and partake in donuts and coffee as we wait for the fire to burn down to coals and we can start bagging and putting it in the pit. All you need to bring on Sunday is a sharp cutting knife. We do all of this outside in the parking lot behind the Temple where the wind blows, so wear warm clothing as it always seems to be cold when we do this fun stuff. Remember the money all goes to the Temple Capital Improvement Fund and benefits all who appreciate having the lights on.I hope all have survived the holiday season and

are ready for the coming year! God bless all! The Culinary Unit thanks all who have helped in past and hope for you continued help in the future.

Director’s StaffA Red CoverallMark your calendars for Wednesday

January 27th, 2016 for the Director's Staff dinner and meeting. Dinner served at 6:15pm in the Red Fez with a member-only meeting at 7pm upstairs in the Director's Staff office. All are invited to our dinner so please RSVP to Secretary Scott Mudd at [email protected] by Monday January 25th.We have elected our 2016 Officers and they

are: President, Mark Lueck; 1st Vice President and Chief of the 2nd Section, Steve Ward; 2nd Vice President, Adam Dahlberg; Treasurer, Lee Fults; and Secretary, Scott Mudd. We have several appointed positions also. Past President Larry Frank is our Protocol Droid, Walt Lockie is Sergeant-at Arms, and Chuck Richards is our Chaplain.This will be a fun year with a Spring thing not

yet scheduled and once again our Oktoberfest in the fall. Our Friday night Texas Hold-em Poker is coming back on the schedule too. Once our schedules and Activity Reports are approved we will have more dates for you.We look forward to a fun 2016.

Oriental BandThe Bass DrummerWe were represented in the

Ceremonial Parade in Lake Havasu by our musette player and president,

UNIT and CLUB REPORTS

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LOSCeremonial

February 20th10:00am

Our last fund raiser for the year will be held in the Fiesta Room on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at noon. It will be a luau, so get out your Hawaiian dresses and shirts and come and join us. The main entrée at the catered buffet will be Hawaiian Chicken with key lime pie for dessert. Friends and family are all invited to participate in the fun activities and entertainment. Pr. Tirzah, Martha Jones, will take your reservation and donation of $20. Martha Jones, 212 W. Country Gables Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85023 (Phone: 602-863-2520 or email: [email protected]) Please make your reservations by February 12th.With the passing of 2015, we want to wish you

many rewarding blessings for a glorious and productive 2016 New Year! May the New Year be warm with sharing, bright with caring and filled with love!We are proud to support our El Zaribah Shriners

and appreciate all you do for the children. It is our privilege and pleasure that Qadesh Temple #35, Daughters of the Nile, be allowed to assist you in your work. Soaring with love, we put children first.

Sphinx Court LOSNAIn Lighthouse Love

Mimi Bohlman, High PriestessHappy New Year to all. I hope everyone had

a wonderful holiday and that 2016 will be a wonderful year. The Ladies of LOS had another very successful Membership Tea January 10. We are looking forward to another large class for our February 20th Ceremonial.Please put February 27, 2016, on your calendars

for our 2nd Annual Sock Hop. It was so much fun last year that we are doing it again. All members of Sphinx Court will have tickets to sell and they are only $15.00 per person, so get your 50's outfits out of the closet and dusted off and join us for a great 50's time. There will also be a dessert booth contest and everyone gets to vote, a great DJ, hamburgers and hot dog with the fixings, and great fun for all.A great big THANK YOU to the gals who

weathered the cold and helped with the gift wrapping fundraiser for two weekends before Christmas. It was cold, but a lot of fun. Many thanks to Half Price Book Store at 43rd Street & Cactus for having us again.

We certainly appreciate their dedication and time given in their abundance of donations (sewing items and gift cards) which will be sent to the UT and Springfield, MA Shriners Hospitals for Children. Our Units were also very generous in their giving of gift cards to be sent to the Mexico Hospital as well as the other assigned Shriners Hospitals. Trudy Mullins as well as other members generously gave gifts for the children attending the El Zaribah Holiday Party. Pr. Badoura, Cyndy Lowry, has sent 16 boxes and $855 in gift cards to help with the care of the children in the Shriners Hospitals in the past two months.Qadesh Temple was honored with the visit from

Her Supreme Majesty, Sharon St. John, Past Queen of Yucca Temple No. 74 in Albuquerque, NM on January 18, 2016. After our ceremonial, we had a wonderful banquet and entertainment performed by our Units. We especially appreciated the support and greetings from our newly elected Potentate, Illustrious Sir George Mather. We are proud to have his wife, Dorothy, as one of our members.

Nobles and Ladies, my sincere thanks for all your

thoughts and prayers.

Dorothy Netherton1986, A. Marshall Austin 2007, Russell Gunther1989, Donald D. Meinershagen 2008, David T. Polner1991, Ronald E. Randleman 2009, James G. Miller1992, Richard H. Russell 2010, Philip W. Houghton1994, Jack M. Garrett 2011, Thomas W. Calvin1998, E.M. “Monty” Fox 2012, Hon. J. Hut Hutson2000, Douglas H. Kurbat 2013, Ed Stolze, Imperial Sir2001, Leo R. Balthazor 2014, Gerry Massey2002, James L. Willittes 2015, Chris Hagenian

1980, Merrill Putnam, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE1985, Russell Hinkle, Saladin Temple – Grand Rapids, MI1988, William E. Sandvig, Zuhrah Temple – Minneapolis, MN1991, “Buzz” Pedroni, Aahmes Temple – Livermore, CA 1991, Tom Skoog, Ahmed Temple – Marquette, MI 1993, Elwin O. Studebaker, Kerak Temple – Reno, NV1994, Keith Smith, Hillah Temple – Medford, OR1995, Roger Nicholson, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE1999, Joe Pendergast, El Bekal Temple – Anaheim, CA2000, Phil Pederson, Sabbar Temple – Tucson, AZ2001, Paul Meierhenry, Arab Temple – Topeka, KS2002, David A. Gutknecht, Tripoli Temple – Milwaukee, WI2006, Fred Kidston, El Kalah Temple – Salt Lake City, UT2009, Joel Ozment, Moslem Temple – Detroit, MI2009, Coy Love, El Bekal – Anaheim, CA2010, Cecil Hammer, Al Kader Temple – Wilsonville, OR

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Unit and Club Reports (continued)


Upcoming El Zaribah Events


Once again, J C Reece and Randy Peters are working to get our newest Nobles introduced to our Shrine Family through our parades.

New Nobles sign up for the El Zaribah WebNet Google Group (left side of el-zaribah.org) for event notification. When the new Nobles are available, they contact the Assistant Rabban or High Priest & Prophet. All who can help us out, are assigned to a Unit or Club for that parade/event.

If you are a new Noble to El Zaribah, and would like to help us out and allow our Units and Clubs to utilize all of their parade equipment, cars, animals, etc. please contact J C Reece (Assistant Rabban) 602-531-6545 or Randy Peters (Chief Rabban) 480-296-3957.

2016 Parade InformationSANCTIONED

PARADESNON-SANCTIONED

PARADESCITY DATE/DAY CITY DATE/DAY

Buckeye 1/30/16Laveen 2/6/16Yuma Silver Spur

2/13/16 Wickenburg 2/13/16

Apache Junction

2/27/16

Chandler 3/5/16Ahwatukee 3/26/16

Yarnell 5/14/16Mayer 5/14/16

Prescott Valley

6/18/16

Payson Rodeo Parade

8/20/16

Shrine Circus 9/10/16Pine Top Lakeside

9/24/16

Congress 10/1/16Lake Havasu 10/29/16Tempe 10/11/16Phoenix 10/11/16Anthem Veterans

11/12/16Black

Canyon City11/12/16

Winslow 11/19/16Glendale 12/10/16Fiesta Bowl 12/31/16

PArADE InFO

Sock HopFebruary 27, 2016

$15 Per PersonDinner, Dancing, Surprises!

50s and 60s AttireSponsored by Sphinx Court

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Joe & Mollie Pendergast 1/16*Al Cronin 1/16*

J.Hut Hutson, PP 1/16*Ellis and Barbara Nichols 1/16*

El Zaribah Greeters 1/16*Charlie Mayette 1/16*

Ken Lyberg 1/17Russ Gunther, PP 1/17Dr. John Hayes 1/17

Bill and Barbara Richards 1/17Jim Schelin 1/17

John Spooler 1/18Earl Trundy 1/18

A. A. Warnke 9/19

Kenneth Evans 2/16+Dorothy Joerding 2/16+

William Longnecker 2/16+ (in memory of Betty & Ray Henry)

Douglas McKee 2/16+Ron Randleman, PP 2/16+

Linda DuBois 2/16+Tom Sweetman 2/16+

Judy White 2/16+(in memory of Bruce White)

Russ Hinkle, PP 2/18

Liz Castronovo 3/16El Zaribah Provost Club 3/16

Burel Carney 3/16C. Henry Desenberg 3/16

R. E. Dugan 3/16Carldon Hawkins 3/16

Harvey Hawthorne 3/16Alan Rash 3/16

Bob and Carol Shepard 3/16(in memory of Sam Madsen and

Dave Humphrey) Joe Wilds 3/16

Paul Brennan 3/17Jim Tollefson 3/17

Sally Olson 4/16Jack Wade 4/16

Gary Erickson 4/17Barry Johnson 4/17

Bill and Dee Wright 4/17

Martin & Carlene Granville 5/16Marion Porto 5/16

(in memory of Rosario Porto)Mary Lou Salyer 5/16

(in memory of Barney Salyer)

WH Williamson 5/16Chuck and Kay Leon 5/16(in memory of Betty Leon)

Jerry Bauler 5/17Michael Meier 5/17

Max Long 5/19Betty and Chuck Krebs 5/19

(in memory of Chuck Krebs, PP)

Jack Roberts 9/16Gerry Sanford 9/16Robert Carne 9/17

Don & Marilyn Castleman 9/17Art Moss 9/17

Donald Young 9/17

Henry Huddleston 10/16Jim Willittes, PP 10/18

Jean Glover 11/16Lyman and Lynn Hatch 11/16

Gerry Hodgson 11/16Chuck Hudson 11/16Joan Meighan 11/16

AA Warne 11/16Jim Hoover 11/17Joan Isaacs 11/17

Kenneth Kovac 11/17David & Georgianna Miller 11/17

Trudy Mullins 11/17Merrill Putnam, PP 11/17

Renate Sweat 11/17

Dean Bulkley 12/16Larry Howard 12/16Everett Jenks 12/16

Jon Lokensgard 12/16Marion Martin 12/16

Tom Rogers 12/16Mimi Bohlman 12/17Junior Grimm 12/17Christy Martin 12/17Mobile Nobles 12/19

Michael and Julie Clarke 12/24

Phoenix Outreach Clinic Both the Intermountain (Salt Lake City) and Los Angeles Shrine Clinics in Phoenix are held

at Maricopa Medical Center, 2525 E. Roosevelt St., 3rd Floor.

Outreach Clinic Dates

Salt Lake CityFebruary 19 | May 6 | August 19 | November 4

Los AngelesMarch 11 | August 5


January/February Birthday List1/1Gregory HarkleroadDaniel Downs

1/2John Mc NicholsJann PetersonScott HutsonRichard LampertzJeffery Lee Brooks

1/3Edward LohmanEric Pell WadleighChristopher BoltonLoren Sailor

1/4Kendall KistlerMichael SaltzJohnny HagerCharles De PapeBobby Bryant

1/5Harry Fiebig

1/6H. Dean HallingStanton CohenRichard Colvin

1/7William John O’HaraRobert GregoryCarlos Cui CedanoPaul JohnsonMilan Degn

1/8Cecil HammerJoseph Webb SimmonsArthur SimesWilliam Lewis

1/9Alberto Luna

1/10Jerry BuswellDennis SamuelsonWilliam WrightMorris BeboutMichael GrenzKyle BargerJerry Sergie Bauler

1/11Richard AyersPhillip HovdeJohn WallenPaul BurnsLanny KeeJavier Ortiz PalmaRichard Ceyler

1/12Donald Ray TapiaRobert BriggsBruce La BellStanley JaneskyJames Campbell

1/13Leonard WoodGary WoodfillRonald James WalkerKeith WillardSid Engel

1/14Harvey JacobsEarl Roberts

1/15Fausto HernandezArturo SalazarMarvin Hamilton

1/16Michael ButlerAlan Sargent

1/17John Paul KoselRichard ConwayWilliam ButlerWade RossonWayne LarsonJose Sevilla

1/18Kirk LockettRodney CerullJames CoxKenneth Du Bois

1/19Harry SubrizeRobert White

1/20Michael Le VanNorman Fain

1/21Cecil LackoreJohn WaldronHamilton ZacharyDennis Mc Millen

1/22Trevor Gillespie

1/23Marty CeccarelliTimothy McElhenyTony KaragezyanSamuel CutlipNorman CaseLawrence WingRalph Ponce De Leon

1/24Bruce HelmCharles MayetteJohn HolzArch JefferyTheodore GardinerJames Schelin

1/25Lyman Hatch

1/26Paul Morris

1/27Jack JohnsonRonald WellerRobert KuropkatJames HollcroftThomas MichGeorge StragalasChristopher Rolando

1/28Mustafa KaramujicColeton HogstromSeymour Sherman

1/29Kurt HarrisonThomas ReidPhilip Gunnels

1/30Virgil JohnstonGregg ArnoldDonald MainRodney Hall

1/31James PortzerJamie FrankChristopher BrockDavid JohnsonBrian TollefsonHarold Jacoby

2/1John Raycraft

2/2Glenn De KenoMarchell LarsonEddie Zazueta

2/3James MendenhallJames HedbergCarl LangBlaine KeithRobert Moore

2/4Carlos AndradeCarl Bailey Warren

2/5J PedroniMichael SimonsonJose Sanchez MierCharles HudsonMaurice Cole

2/6James FugateLuis TamayoArthur LoomisMerle AndersonKen Chism

2/7Robert Kendall SmithJoseph MathenyRobert BeffelGale Macdougall

2/8Michael CanrightJohn FauldsRobert SumnerJames LondonRonald BookbinderJoe Gurule

2/9Bruce SheltonDana Dobson

2/10John BubnickJack Hobbs

2/11Jeff Williams

2/12Edward TurnsKeith Mc Cormack

2/13James MooreLewis LomersonPhilip Zeilinger

2/14Larry SchaferCharles OgletreeJohn Mc IntoshWilliam CundiffJames Atha

2/15J. R. Berry

2/16John KentRobert Omer

2/17Michael Manning

2/18Jose EscalanteAlan BandlerRoss Gavette

2/19Roger WeberWilliam Weinand

2/21Lowell HolmanMichael CheknasSamuel DownsWilliam Jeffers

2/22David BenderDon HettervikFrancis ShanleyDon Plank

2/23Tommy JohnstonRichard HensleyJames Meredith

2/24Lynn Carlson Jr.Gary KenstMichael XinosArthur TurneyKeith SeplakKiro Arabyan

2/25Harold SchweitzerRichard DoveRichard DoveGary UnderhillRobert Kinniburgh

2/26Dillis WardFrancis De RosaMarshall JonesWilliam HerzigPaul Ruskaup

2/27Richard ‘Terry’ BrownRobert DrizigackerGerald BenhamDouglas Hanson

2/28John Brooks


Unit or Club Time Location Divan Rep.Band Ea Tuesday 7:00 pm Band Room Chief RabbanClowns 1st Monday 7:00 pm Clown Room Assistant RabbanCulinary 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm Culinary Room Oriental GuideDirector’s Staff 4th Wednesday 7:30 pm Director’s Staff Room Assistant RabbanEl Dulabs 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm EI Dulabs Room High Priest & ProphetGreeters 3rd Monday 7:00 pm Greeters Room Assistant RabbanLegion of Honor 3rd Monday 7:00 pm LOH Room Oriental GuideMotorcycles 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm Motorcycle Room Oriental GuideMounted Patrol 1st Monday 7:00 pm Mounted Patrol Room High Priest & ProphetOriental Band 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm Band Room Assistant RabbanPatrol 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Patrol Room Assistant RabbanRoadrunners 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Roadrunners Room Chief RabbanTemple Guard 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Temple Guard Room Chief RabbanTransportation 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Transportation Room Chief RabbanAir Patrol Saturday 9:00 am Various Locations Chief RabbanAl Jondi 4th Thursday 6:30 pm AI Jondi Room Oriental GuideApache Wells 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm Apache Wells CC Hall Chief Rabban Casa Grande 2nd Thursday 5:30 pm Fairways Club House High Priest & ProphetCigar Club 3rd Mon: Feb., May, Aug., Nov. Director’s Staff Room Oriental GuideComputer Club 1st Monday 7:00 pm Computer Club Room Assistant RabbanDrum and Bugle Ea Tuesday 5:30 pm Band Room Chief RabbanHermosillo Restaurant Swiss Haus, Dr. beating #62, Hermosillo HiCountry Rebels Quarterly TBA Various Locations High Priest & ProphetKingman Masonic SC 2nd Wed monthly at 5:30pm 2701 E. Andy Devine Ave Oriental GuideLake Havasu 1st Thursday 6:00 pm Yacht Club Oriental GuideMasonic Youth 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pm Red Fez Room Entire DivanMisfits When Called Various Locations High Priest & ProphetMobile Nobles 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm Venture Out/Art/Craft Room Oriental GuideMohave 1st Friday 7:30 pm Club Riviera/Bullhead Oriental GuideProvost 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm Provost Room Chief RabbanSand Baggers Golf Club 1st Monday 6:30 pm Director’s Staff Room Assistant RabbanSun Lakes 3rd Mon. (Nov. – Mar.) 5:00 pm Sun Lakes C’wood CC Chief RabbanWest Valley 3rd Wednesday 5:00 pm Briarwood Golf/ CC High Priest & ProphetWhite Mtn. 3rd Sunday 12:30 pm Show Low Café Assistant RabbanWinslow 2nd Friday 5:00 pm Club House High Priest & ProphetYavapai 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm Elks Club Prescott Valley High Priest & ProphetYoung Guns 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pm Red Fez Room Oriental GuideYuma 2nd Monday 7:00 pm Yuma Masonic Lodge High Priest & ProphetYuma Foothills 1st Monday 12:00 pm Fortuna del Rey Restaurant High Priest & ProphetZane Grey 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm Tiny’s Rest Payson Assistant Rabban

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Shriners Hospitals for Children® continues to be determined to decrease the number of preventable pediatric burn injuries by raising awareness. One program in this effort is the annual Burn Awareness campaign, which began more than 20 years ago.

During the first full week of February, our public relations efforts emphasize Burn Awareness Week, the kickoff of a yearlong educational campaign aimed at burn awareness and prevention, including offering free educational materials via our website. The items, including activity books and fact sheets, are designed to be a resource for firefighters, teachers, parents and others concerned with the safety and well-being of children. Many of the items are available in both English and Spanish. Helping Children and Adults Be Burn Aware The 2016 Burn Awareness campaign will begin the week of Feb. 7-13. We are once again using the theme “Be Burn Aware,” and focusing on preventing burn injuries in the home, because the vast majority of preventable burn injuries continue to occur in residences. Homes are the sites of thousands of burn injuries to children every year, including scalds, fire-related injuries, and even electrical burns. Many of these incidents could have been easily prevented by following and implementing some basic safety tips. In the U.S., the occurrence of major pediatric burn injuries has decreased; these educational efforts do have an impact.

“Shriners Hospitals for Children works year-round to prevent burn injuries by providing burn awareness education,” said Kenneth Guidera, M.D., chief medical officer of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Our 2016 ‘Be Burn Aware’ campaign will continue to focus on teaching children and families ways to avoid burn injuries, especially at home. As part of the annual campaign, we will share information on preventing fire and electrical-related injuries, as well as those caused by scalds or other incidents around the home. Shriners Hospitals for Children hopes to reduce pediatric burn injuries through education, as many of these injuries are preventable.”

Materials Emphasize Safety The campaign features two child-friendly characters who showcase and share our messages. Boots and Brewster – a caped, cuddly bear and a googly-eyed teapot – are featured in activity books for children ages 3-7 and 8-12. The entertaining duo leads children through the various rooms of a house, pointing out dangers, and how to easily correct or avoid them. The coloring pages, word searches, cartoons and other activities are designed to grab children’s attention and present the information in a memorable, age-appropriate manner. The campaign also includes various tip sheets and materials that emphasize prevention of scalds, fire-related and electrical burns.

New this year is an animated video featuring the clever pair, Boots and Brewster, which kids are sure to love. In the new video, available on our website, the entertaining duo takes viewers on a fun and educational adventure to help them become more burn aware.

“Don’t let a careless action ruin your time with family and friends. Be Burn Aware,” said David Greenhalgh, M.D., chief of burns at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.

“Our burn team is devoted to helping children with devastating burn injuries survive and thrive, and we are equally devoted to teaching parents, children and the community how to prevent burn injuries,” said Dr. Greenhalgh. “We are constantly examining new ways to educate the community about fire danger and provide information on how to prevent injuries. When it comes to burn injuries, prevention is the best medicine.” All materials will be available for viewing and ordering at beburnaware.org. Shriners Hospitals for Children is also assisted in its burn prevention efforts by members of the Shriners fraternity, who promote the campaign in their local communities in a variety of creative ways.


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Approximately 85 percent of fire-related deaths occur in homes. And every year, more than 400 children under age 10 die in home fires.

Fires and burns are the third leading cause of deaths that occur in the home, the third-leading cause of injury-related fatalities among children ages 1-9, and the fourth most prevalent cause for children ages 10-14 in the U.S. Many could be prevented by following some prevention tips and precautions.

• Use fireplace screens and have the chimney cleaned annually.

• Kerosene heaters should only be used when approved by authorities. Do not use gasoline or camp-stove fuel. Refuel outside and only when the unit is cool.

Be Prepared for a Fire:Fires occur quickly. In less than 30 seconds a single flame can become a fire. In two minutes, it can become life-threatening; in five minutes a residence can be destroyed. To protect yourself and your family, be prepared:

• Have an escape plan, and practice it with the children. Learn two ways out of every room, and agree on a meeting place outside the building.

• If you live in an apartment building, know the best route to the stairwell and emergency exits.

• If you are in a room with a closed door when fire occurs, there are extra precautions:

¡ Do not open the door if you see smoke under it.

¡ If you don’t see smoke, check the door handle. If it is hot, do not open the door.

¡ If you can open the door, and there is no smoke or heat, proceed quickly to your exit.

¡ Stay low to the ground as you exit.

¡ If you can’t get out right away, yell for help or call 911 if you have a phone. Do not hide in a closet or under a bed.

Information from KidsHealth.org, Ready.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Fire Administration and Safe Kids Worldwide was used in this report

To Help Prevent Fires:• Follow safe cooking practices: Never leave food that is cooking unattended; supervise children’s use of the stove, oven or microwave.

• Install and maintain smoke alarms on every floor of the home and near every bedroom. Test them monthly.

• Teach children that fire is not a toy, and can be dangerous.

• Keep matches and lighters locked up and away from children.

• Keep electrical cords from being trapped against walls.

• Do not overload electrical circuits or extension cords.

• Do not place electrical cords or wires under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas.

• Shut off and unplug appliances that sputter, spark or smell. Have them checked and repaired, or replaced.

• Be careful when using portable heaters. Be sure bedding, clothing and other combustible items are at least 3 feet from space heaters.

• Replace mattresses made prior to 2007, when flammability standards were implemented.

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Safety Begins at HomeTips to Keep Your Children, and You, Safe at Home

Safety Throughout the Home:• Use electrical outlet covers.• Unplug electrical appliances when not in use.• Install an appropriate number of smoke detectors – one

near each bedroom, one at the top of each stairway and one near the planned escape route.

• Teach your children that matches are a tool, and not a toy. Keep matches out of reach of younger children, and allow older children to use them only when supervised.

• Store all flammable liquids properly.• Store all chemicals and cleaners out of reach of

children, or lock the cabinet.• Have the chimney inspected annually and the fireplace

checked regularly according to usage.• Replace damaged electrical cords.• Do not leave lighted candles unattended.• Gasoline has only one purpose: to fuel an engine.

Safety Planning in Case a Fire Does Occur:• Have an escape plan, including two exits from each

room, in place.• Practice using the plan.• Have a designated meeting place at a safe distance

from the home.

Safety in the Bathroom:• Have a latch-bolt on the outside of the bathroom door

so young children cannot enter without supervision. • Always supervise children in the bath.• The water in a child’s bath should not exceed 104° F.

Set your water heater no higher than 120° F.• Run cold water in the tub first, and then add

warmer water.• Before placing a child in the tub, test the water

temperature by moving your hand through the water. If the water feels hot, it is too hot for a child.

• When placing a child in the bathtub, face them away from the faucets and as close to the other end of the tub as possible.

• If you let your children play with toys while in the bathtub, do not leave them unattended.

• Consider not permitting toys in the bathtub.

Safety in the Kitchen and Dining Area:• Always supervise children in the kitchen and

dining area.• Keep children away from everything that is hot.• If young children are in the home, use placemats rather

than tablecloths.• Keep all hot items and anything electrical out of reach

of children and away from edges of tables and counters.

• Establish a kid-free zone, where young children can be watched but are safely out of the kitchen while cooking is being done.

• Do not use deep-fryers with children present.• Keep pot handles turned inward; use oven mitts or pot

holders. Keep clothing from coming into contact with flames or heating elements.

• Store all chemicals and cleaners out of reach of children, or lock the cabinet.

• Follow instructions and cautions for heating items in a microwave oven.

• Avoid area rugs in the kitchen.• Do not handle hot items while holding young children.

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Every day, hundreds of young children with burn injuries are taken to emergency rooms. They were not even near a flame. The children are victims of scalds.

How Scalds Happen Most scalds occur in residences. Scald burns are typically related to ordinary activities – bathing, cooking and eating – and often happen to children because of a lapse in adult supervision or a lack of protective measures. Youngsters may not understand or even be aware of potential dangers of hot liquids (especially water) and foods; they simply trust adults to keep them safe.

In addition, young children have thinner skin that burns more quickly than adults’. People of all ages can be burned in 30 seconds by a flowing liquid that is 130° F; at 140° F, it takes only 5 seconds; at 160° F, it only takes 1 second. For children under 5, these temperatures can cause a burn in half the time.

Quick Facts about Scald Injuries• Every day, hundreds of young children with scald

burns are taken to emergency rooms.

• Scalds or other contact burns are the cause of the majority of burn injuries sustained by children age 5 and younger.

• Children under 4 years of age and people with disabilities are at high risk of burn-related death and injury, especially from scald and contact burns.

(Source: Safe Kids USA)

Preventing ScaldsContinuous supervision of young children is the most important factor in preventing tap-water scald burns, but there are additional simple preventive measures that can be taken, including:

• Lower the temperature settings on water heaters to 120° F (49° C) or less.

• When filling the bathtub, turn on cold water first. Mix in warmer water carefully.

• Check the water temperature by rapidly moving your hand through the water. If the water feels hot to an adult, it is too hot for a child.

• When placing a child in the tub face them away from faucets and as close to the other end of the tub as possible.

Scalds also occur in the kitchen and dining room. Many of these can be prevented by:

• Always supervising children in the kitchen and dining areas.

• Keeping pot handles turned inward; use oven mitts or pot holders. Keeping clothing from coming into contact with flames or heating elements.

• Keeping children away from everything that is hot.

• Following instructions and cautions for heating items in a microwave oven.

• Not using deep fryers with children present.

Burn Awareness Week

February 7-13, 2016


FIESTA BOWL PARADE

Our photographer, Lou Marta could not pass up the chance to be in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl Parade and since he was there, he decided to provide some great pictures of his fellow shriners. Lou, that is truly a beautiful Black Cadillac convertible and it needs to be in the parades!If you go parading, why not take a few pictures and share them with us. Your fellow Shriners who like to parade also like to have their picture in the Arabian Tales. I think I am right by the way that Lucky the Clown looks sitting in his little car.

Lou Marta is an El Zaribah Associate and a member of Medinah Temple in Chicago. Lou likes to parade and take pictures. He sent us these great pictures and we thank him for his efforts. By the way, that great looking Black Cadillac convertible is what Lou drives in parades.

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