Arabian Tales February 2016 by El Zaribah Shrine

ARABIAN TALES February 2016

VOLUME XXXIV

From Your Potentate

Nobles 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 Mather Z Potentate 2016

Official Publication of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix, Arizona

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 kickoff to a year-long campaign. This year, the weeklong recognition is February 7–13, 2016. The Burn Awareness Campaign Fraternity 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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. www.burnawareness.org OSDEC12SBAPB

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.

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 googlyeyed 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.

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. 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.”

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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 1014 in the U.S. Many could be prevented by following some prevention tips and precautions. 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.

• Use fireplace screens and have the chimney cleaned annually.

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

Be Prepared for a Fire:

• 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

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• Replace mattresses made prior to 2007, when flammability standards were implemented. OSJAN14BBAB

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(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 arabian.tales@el-zaribah.org

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• 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 in the Bathroom:

Shriners on the Go in Rocky Point

Inside this Edition

Safety Begins at Home Tips to Keep Your Children, and You, Safe at Home Safety Throughout the Home: Safety in the Kitchen and • Use electrical outlet covers. Dining Area: • Unplug electrical appliances when not in use.

2016 Directory

We 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.

We Put Children First

Phoenix, Arizona

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Elected Divan

POTENTATE: George Mather potentate@el-zaribah.org

C 480-254-5328

CHIEF RABBAN: Randy Peters chiefrabban@el-zaribah.org

C 480-296-3957

ASSISTANT RABBAN: J.C. Reece asstrabban@el-zaribah.org

H 602-531-6545

MAIN OFFICE -- (602) 231-0300

HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET: Ken Neusch H 480-961-1308 hpp@el-zaribah.org ORIENTAL GUIDE: Dana Dobson orientalguide@el-zaribah.org

H 480-603-7099

RECORDER: Jack Garrett, PP recorder@el-zaribah.org

C 602-469-0771

TREASURER: Mike McGee treasurer@el-zaribah.org

H 602-670-5642

Appointed Divan

1st Ceremonial Master: Rick Fasano 2nd Ceremonial Master: Julius Horvath Temple Director: Scott Mudd Asst. Temple Director: Steven Ward Marshall: Erv Whetstone Captain of the Guard: Jasper Nichols Outer Guard: Lee Jarolimek Chaplain: Jim Schelin Chief of Staff: James Hoover

Imperial Divan

Ed Stolze, Imperial Outer Guard

Office Staff

PHONE NUMBERS

623-414-0990 602-451-8093 602-741-7454 602-828-2789 602-549-2957 602-348-6036 602-276-7468 515-250-2407 602-284-5279

C 623-810-9990

JANE SHELDON: office@el-zaribah.org LYNN PICINICH: rentals@el-zaribah.org MEMBERSHIP: membership@el-zaribah.org HOSPITAL OFFICE: hospital@el-zaribah.org ARABIAN TALES: Arabian.Tales@el-zaribah.org

RED FEZ -- (602) 231-8733 after 4:30 p.m. | weekends & holidays EVENTS COORDINATOR -- (602) 231-0300

WEBSITES

http://www.el-zaribah.org http://www.shrinersinternational.org/ http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/ http://www.beashrinernow.com http://www.shrinersmarketplace.com/ http://www.shrinersvillage.com/login

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE Nobility of El Zaribah MONTHLY STATED MEETING Wednesday, Febuary 10, 2016 7:00 pm – El Zaribah Shrine Center For the Purpose of Old and New Business Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder

George Mather, Potentate

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DIVAN NEWS

Potentate’s Office Redecorated

From your POTENTATE...

2016 Goals for All Attend 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.

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

Questions or Comments? Please contact us! E-Mail the Arabian Tales arabian.tales@el-zaribah.org

Who's Who... SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES George Mather Randy Peters J.C. Reece Ken Neusch

C 480-254-5328 C 480-296-3957 H 602-531-6545 H 480-961-1308

Show your support! Arizona has MASONIC license plates!

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE Jim Miller, PP Dave Scrimmanger Tom Sheldon, Clinics

H 480-838-6646 H 602-439-3211 H 480-899-3854

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Phil Houghton, PP and Jim Grone J. “Hut” Hutson, PP and Dave Polner, PP Chris Hagenian, PP (Vice-Chairman)

Los Angeles Salt Lake City Mexico City

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN: Imperial Sir Ed Stolze, PP

TEMPLE ATTORNEY: Michael Saltz

C 623-810-9990 C 480-628-6545

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

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Phoenix, Arizona

February 2016

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JOINT OV and CHRISTMAS PARTY 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.

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MEMBERSHIP and HOSPITAL NEWS End of 2015 Membership Report

December/November 2015 Donations

Passed Through the Unseen Portals Ernest L Barlow | Sharrel K Conner Lester R Galst | Ford Raymond Hornish Gordon 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 Numbers

Membership 12/1/15: 1479 Regular Members: 1305 | Associate Members: 174 Membership 12/31/15: 1350 Regular Members: 1183 | Associate Members: 167 Suspended Members: 117

Affiliated

Brian Bednar | David Lowry | Robert Omer | Jeffrey Spence

Hospital Patient Transportation Fund Donations Art Moss | Bard Peripheral Vascular, INC A A Warnke | Ralph Rewick William and Deborah Clayton Mounted Patrol | Eleanor Finlayson Bruce and Dortha Apland A A Warnke John’s Automotive Care, INC

In Memory of Peter Hastings Willotte Medow In Memory of Kathleen Mary Gastin Dyar Family

Associated

In Memory of Shari Curry Carl and Marlene Warren Neves #27, Order of Jesterettes

Associated Dropped

In Memory of Noble Al Hartrick Roger & Paula Weber Susan Shuckhart Drum & Bugle Corps In Honor of Sarah Cramer Richard and Karen Pinney

Created

Christopher Brock | Matthew Engquist | Allan Hoffman Daniel Ortiz | Ricard Palmer, JR

Restored

Robert Jones | Marchell Larson | George Sanders | Glenn Yates

Demitted

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, PP Hospital Chairman

Hospital Patient Christmas Party Patrick and Amy McCabe Vanessa Villarreal Over-The-Line League

Shriners Hospitals for Children GB Smith Trust Von Glan Survivors Trust

EL Zaribah Shrine Fraternal Donations

Cigar Club - General Drum & Bugle Corps - General Sandbaggers - General Patrol - General Frank Akers - General Clowns - General El Dulabs - General Billy Haley - General Provost Club - General Sun Lakes Shrine Club – Helping Hand Motorcycle Unit - General Loren Smith - General

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UNIT and CLUB REPORTS Culinary Unit

Ken 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 Staff

A Red Coverall Mark 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 muddman_1@ msn.com 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 Band

The Bass Drummer We were represented in the Ceremonial Parade in Lake Havasu by our musette player and president,

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 support Let 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 Roberts Scribe January 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 Corps

Alto Bugle The 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 Club

John LeClair Mobile 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 Nile

Jean Patterson, Queen Happy 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.

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Unit and Club Reports (continued)

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.

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: mjj41052@cox.net) 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.

Nobles and Ladies, my sincere thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. Dorothy Netherton 1986, A. Marshall Austin 1989, Donald D. Meinershagen 1991, Ronald E. Randleman 1992, Richard H. Russell 1994, Jack M. Garrett 1998, E.M. “Monty” Fox 2000, Douglas H. Kurbat 2001, Leo R. Balthazor 2002, James L. Willittes

2007, Russell Gunther 2008, David T. Polner 2009, James G. Miller 2010, Philip W. Houghton 2011, Thomas W. Calvin 2012, Hon. J. Hut Hutson 2013, Ed Stolze, Imperial Sir 2014, Gerry Massey 2015, Chris Hagenian

1980, Merrill Putnam, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE 1985, Russell Hinkle, Saladin Temple – Grand Rapids, MI 1988, William E. Sandvig, Zuhrah Temple – Minneapolis, MN 1991, “Buzz” Pedroni, Aahmes Temple – Livermore, CA 1991, Tom Skoog, Ahmed Temple – Marquette, MI 1993, Elwin O. Studebaker, Kerak Temple – Reno, NV 1994, Keith Smith, Hillah Temple – Medford, OR 1995, Roger Nicholson, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE 1999, Joe Pendergast, El Bekal Temple – Anaheim, CA 2000, Phil Pederson, Sabbar Temple – Tucson, AZ 2001, Paul Meierhenry, Arab Temple – Topeka, KS 2002, David A. Gutknecht, Tripoli Temple – Milwaukee, WI 2006, Fred Kidston, El Kalah Temple – Salt Lake City, UT 2009, Joel Ozment, Moslem Temple – Detroit, MI 2009, Coy Love, El Bekal – Anaheim, CA 2010, Cecil Hammer, Al Kader Temple – Wilsonville, OR

Sphinx Court LOSNA

In Lighthouse Love Mimi Bohlman, High Priestess Happy 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.

LOS Ceremonial February 20th 10:00am EL Z ARIB LIVIN AH G POTE NTA TES

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Upcoming El Zaribah Events

Phoenix, Arizona

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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) 602531-6545 or Randy Peters (Chief Rabban) 480-296-3957.

Keep your Email Address up-to-date! If you want to receive mailings via email, send an email to Arabian.Tales@el-zaribah.org . Please make sure to include your name as a part of the email message, so we know who we are contacting. You will then be added to the El Zaribah online NewsWeb as well as any electronic mailings.

Sock Hop February 27, 2016

$15 Per Person Dinner, Dancing, Surprises! 50s and 60s Attire Sponsored by Sphinx Court 7 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 PM El Zaribah Shrine 552 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ Call Lou Ann Speas 480-510-2896 for tickets

2016 Parade Information

SANCTIONED PARADES CITY DATE/DAY Buckeye Laveen Yuma Silver Spur Apache Junction Chandler Ahwatukee

Prescott Valley Payson Rodeo Parade Shrine Circus Pine Top Lakeside Lake Havasu Tempe Phoenix Anthem Veterans Winslow Glendale Fiesta Bowl

NON-SANCTIONED PARADES CITY DATE/DAY

1/30/16 2/6/16 2/13/16

Wickenburg

2/13/16

Yarnell Mayer

5/14/16 5/14/16

Congress

10/1/16

Black Canyon City

11/12/16

2/27/16 3/5/16 3/26/16

6/18/16 8/20/16 9/10/16 9/24/16 10/29/16 10/11/16 10/11/16 11/12/16 11/19/16 12/10/16 12/31/16

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Friends of the Arabian Tales 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 1/17 Russ Gunther, PP 1/17 Dr. John Hayes 1/17 Bill and Barbara Richards 1/17 Jim Schelin 1/17 John Spooler 1/18 Earl Trundy 1/18 A. A. Warnke 9/19

When will we see YOUR name here?

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 3/16 El Zaribah Provost Club 3/16 Burel Carney 3/16 C. Henry Desenberg 3/16 R. E. Dugan 3/16 Carldon Hawkins 3/16 Harvey Hawthorne 3/16 Alan Rash 3/16 Bob and Carol Shepard 3/16 (in memory of Sam Madsen and Dave Humphrey) Joe Wilds 3/16 Paul Brennan 3/17 Jim Tollefson 3/17

Donations to this fund will help offset the cost of delivering The Arabian Tales to you and others. A $10 donation to The Arabian Tales publishes your name for one year. Contact or visit the Shrine office for details. * Donation expires this month + Donation expires next month Thank you for your generosity. If you would like to learn more about making donations to Shrine Charities.

Sally Olson 4/16 Jack Wade 4/16 Gary Erickson 4/17 Barry Johnson 4/17 Bill and Dee Wright 4/17

Please contact the El Zaribah Shrine Temple 602-231-0300 or www.el-zaribah.org

Martin & Carlene Granville 5/16 Marion Porto 5/16 (in memory of Rosario Porto) Mary Lou Salyer 5/16 (in memory of Barney Salyer)

WH Williamson 5/16 Chuck and Kay Leon 5/16 (in memory of Betty Leon) Jerry Bauler 5/17 Michael Meier 5/17 Max Long 5/19 Betty and Chuck Krebs 5/19 (in memory of Chuck Krebs, PP) Jack Roberts 9/16 Gerry Sanford 9/16 Robert Carne 9/17 Don & Marilyn Castleman 9/17 Art Moss 9/17 Donald Young 9/17 Henry Huddleston 10/16 Jim Willittes, PP 10/18 Jean Glover 11/16 Lyman and Lynn Hatch 11/16 Gerry Hodgson 11/16 Chuck Hudson 11/16 Joan Meighan 11/16 AA Warne 11/16 Jim Hoover 11/17 Joan Isaacs 11/17 Kenneth Kovac 11/17 David & Georgianna Miller 11/17 Trudy Mullins 11/17 Merrill Putnam, PP 11/17 Renate Sweat 11/17 Dean Bulkley 12/16 Larry Howard 12/16 Everett Jenks 12/16 Jon Lokensgard 12/16 Marion Martin 12/16 Tom Rogers 12/16 Mimi Bohlman 12/17 Junior Grimm 12/17 Christy Martin 12/17 Mobile 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 City February 19 | May 6 | August 19 | November 4 Los Angeles March 11 | August 5

February 2016

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January/February Birthday List 1/1

Gregory Harkleroad Daniel Downs

1/2

John Mc Nichols Jann Peterson Scott Hutson Richard Lampertz Jeffery Lee Brooks

1/3

Edward Lohman Eric Pell Wadleigh Christopher Bolton Loren Sailor

1/4

Kendall Kistler Michael Saltz Johnny Hager Charles De Pape Bobby Bryant

1/5

1/11

Richard Ayers Phillip Hovde John Wallen Paul Burns Lanny Kee Javier Ortiz Palma Richard Ceyler

1/12

Donald Ray Tapia Robert Briggs Bruce La Bell Stanley Janesky James Campbell

1/13

Leonard Wood Gary Woodfill Ronald James Walker Keith Willard Sid Engel

1/14

Harry Fiebig

Harvey Jacobs Earl Roberts

1/6

1/15

H. Dean Halling Stanton Cohen Richard Colvin

1/7

William John O’Hara Robert Gregory Carlos Cui Cedano Paul Johnson Milan Degn

1/8

Cecil Hammer Joseph Webb Simmons Arthur Simes William Lewis

1/9

Alberto Luna

1/10

Jerry Buswell Dennis Samuelson William Wright Morris Bebout Michael Grenz Kyle Barger Jerry Sergie Bauler

1/31

1/21

Cecil Lackore John Waldron Hamilton Zachary Dennis Mc Millen

James Portzer Jamie Frank Christopher Brock David Johnson Brian Tollefson Harold Jacoby

1/22

2/1

Trevor Gillespie

1/23

Marty Ceccarelli Timothy McElheny Tony Karagezyan Samuel Cutlip Norman Case Lawrence Wing Ralph Ponce De Leon

1/24

Bruce Helm Charles Mayette John Holz Arch Jeffery Theodore Gardiner James Schelin

1/25

John Raycraft

2/2

Glenn De Keno Marchell Larson Eddie Zazueta

2/3

James Mendenhall James Hedberg Carl Lang Blaine Keith Robert Moore

1/16

1/27

2/6

John Paul Kosel Richard Conway William Butler Wade Rosson Wayne Larson Jose Sevilla

1/18

Kirk Lockett Rodney Cerull James Cox Kenneth Du Bois

1/19

Harry Subrize Robert White

1/20

Michael Le Van Norman Fain

1/28

Mustafa Karamujic Coleton Hogstrom Seymour Sherman

1/29

Kurt Harrison Thomas Reid Philip Gunnels

1/30

Virgil Johnston Gregg Arnold Donald Main Rodney Hall

2/16

John Kent Robert Omer

2/17

Michael Manning

2/18

Jose Escalante Alan Bandler Ross Gavette

2/21

Paul Morris

1/17

J. R. Berry

2/5

1/26

Jack Johnson Ronald Weller Robert Kuropkat James Hollcroft Thomas Mich George Stragalas Christopher Rolando

2/15

2/19

Carlos Andrade Carl Bailey Warren

Fausto Hernandez Arturo Salazar Marvin Hamilton Michael Butler Alan Sargent

Larry Schafer Charles Ogletree John Mc Intosh William Cundiff James Atha

2/4

J Pedroni Michael Simonson Jose Sanchez Mier Charles Hudson Maurice Cole

Lyman Hatch

2/14

James Fugate Luis Tamayo Arthur Loomis Merle Anderson Ken Chism

2/7

Robert Kendall Smith Joseph Matheny Robert Beffel Gale Macdougall

2/8

Michael Canright John Faulds Robert Sumner James London Ronald Bookbinder Joe Gurule

Roger Weber William Weinand Lowell Holman Michael Cheknas Samuel Downs William Jeffers

2/22

David Bender Don Hettervik Francis Shanley Don Plank

2/23

Tommy Johnston Richard Hensley James Meredith

2/24

Lynn Carlson Jr. Gary Kenst Michael Xinos Arthur Turney Keith Seplak Kiro Arabyan

2/25

2/9

Bruce Shelton Dana Dobson

Harold Schweitzer Richard Dove Richard Dove Gary Underhill Robert Kinniburgh

2/10

2/26

John Bubnick Jack Hobbs Jeff Williams

Dillis Ward Francis De Rosa Marshall Jones William Herzig Paul Ruskaup

2/12

2/27

2/11

Edward Turns Keith Mc Cormack

2/13

James Moore Lewis Lomerson Philip Zeilinger

Richard ‘Terry’ Brown Robert Drizigacker Gerald Benham Douglas Hanson

2/28

John Brooks

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Shrine Units & Clubs Meeting Schedule

Unit or Club

Time

Band Ea Tuesday 7:00 pm Clowns 1st Monday 7:00 pm Culinary 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm Director’s Staff 4th Wednesday 7:30 pm El Dulabs 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm Greeters 3rd Monday 7:00 pm Legion of Honor 3rd Monday 7:00 pm Motorcycles 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm Mounted Patrol 1st Monday 7:00 pm Oriental Band 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm Patrol 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Roadrunners 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Temple Guard 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Transportation 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Air Patrol Saturday 9:00 am Al Jondi 4th Thursday 6:30 pm Apache Wells 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm Casa Grande 2nd Thursday 5:30 pm Cigar Club 3rd Mon: Feb., May, Aug., Nov. Computer Club 1st Monday 7:00 pm Drum and Bugle Ea Tuesday 5:30 pm Hermosillo HiCountry Rebels Quarterly TBA Kingman Masonic SC 2nd Wed monthly at 5:30pm Lake Havasu 1st Thursday 6:00 pm Masonic Youth 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pm Misfits When Called Mobile Nobles 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm Mohave 1st Friday 7:30 pm Provost 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm Sand Baggers Golf Club 1st Monday 6:30 pm Sun Lakes 3rd Mon. (Nov. – Mar.) 5:00 pm West Valley 3rd Wednesday 5:00 pm White Mtn. 3rd Sunday 12:30 pm Winslow 2nd Friday 5:00 pm Yavapai 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm Young Guns 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pm Yuma 2nd Monday 7:00 pm Yuma Foothills 1st Monday 12:00 pm Zane Grey 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm

Location

Divan Rep.

Band Room Chief Rabban Clown Room Assistant Rabban Culinary Room Oriental Guide Director’s Staff Room Assistant Rabban EI Dulabs Room High Priest & Prophet Greeters Room Assistant Rabban LOH Room Oriental Guide Motorcycle Room Oriental Guide Mounted Patrol Room High Priest & Prophet Band Room Assistant Rabban Patrol Room Assistant Rabban Roadrunners Room Chief Rabban Temple Guard Room Chief Rabban Transportation Room Chief Rabban Various Locations Chief Rabban AI Jondi Room Oriental Guide Apache Wells CC Hall Chief Rabban Fairways Club House High Priest & Prophet Director’s Staff Room Oriental Guide Computer Club Room Assistant Rabban Band Room Chief Rabban Restaurant Swiss Haus, Dr. beating #62, Hermosillo Various Locations High Priest & Prophet 2701 E. Andy Devine Ave Oriental Guide Yacht Club Oriental Guide Red Fez Room Entire Divan Various Locations High Priest & Prophet Venture Out/Art/Craft Room Oriental Guide Club Riviera/Bullhead Oriental Guide Provost Room Chief Rabban Director’s Staff Room Assistant Rabban Sun Lakes C’wood CC Chief Rabban Briarwood Golf/ CC High Priest & Prophet Show Low Café Assistant Rabban Club House High Priest & Prophet Elks Club Prescott Valley High Priest & Prophet Red Fez Room Oriental Guide Yuma Masonic Lodge High Priest & Prophet Fortuna del Rey Restaurant High Priest & Prophet Tiny’s Rest Payson Assistant Rabban

If you have an approved meeting change, please email us at arabian.tales@el-zaribah.org

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Safety Begins at Home Tips to Keep Your Children, and You, Safe at Home 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.”

Safety Throughout the Home: Safety in the Kitchen and • Use electrical outlet covers. Dining Area: • 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 in the Bathroom:

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Burn Awareness Week February 7-13, 2016 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 1014 in the U.S. Many could be prevented by following some prevention tips and precautions. 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.

• Use fireplace screens and have the chimney cleaned annually. • Kerosene heaters should only be used when approved by authorities. Do not use gasoline or campstove 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 lifethreatening; 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.

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

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

• Every day, hundreds of young children with scald burns are taken to emergency rooms.

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

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

¡ 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

Preventing Scalds Continuous 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:

• 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)

• 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. burnawareness.org shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

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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.

GLENDALE PARADE

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.