Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Sunday, November 13, 2011
Welcome to our sixth annual FEZtival of Trees! Since 1892, Kora Shriners has been an active member of the Lewiston community, proudly claiming many local businessmen as members. Today, our members continue to be leaders in their communities, their businesses, and other fraternal activities throughout southern Maine. Kora Shriners is proud to present our sixth annual FEZtival of Trees, marking the start of the holiday season in Lewiston and the surrounding communities. The FEZtival allows us the opportunity to open our historic building to the public, while at the same time, create a tradition for families to gather, to see a great collection of decorated trees, attend a craft fair, and to be entertained by a number of local musicians as we usher in the holiday season. Opening day, Saturday, November 19, will feature the sweet Caribbean island sounds of Timpanic, a steel drum band from the Lewiston area – a bit different genre of music for a Christmas Fair, but one we’re sure everyone will enjoy. We have also invited
the Fairview School Chorus on Monday evening, November 21 at 6 p.m. The kids have a great time singing their favorite Christmas tunes, and their families come along to add to the festivities. Several ot her loca l performers including Bob Gendreau, Lionel Mesevier and others will be joining us during the week, with the finale by Present Company on Saturday, November 26. The craft fair will be alive with activity a nd se ver a l ne w c r a f ter s have be en added. Refreshments are available during all FEZtival hours. And the BIG hit of the week – Santa – will be on hand for pictures with the kids! Bring the whole family and be sure to tell your friends about the FEZtival of Trees!
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Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, November 13, 2011
It’s the FEZtival season in L-A! By Rich Livingston Feature Writer Fall was late arriving in L-A this year, but we have already been t h r u st i nto t he m id st of t he holidays. Now in its sixth year, the Kora Shrine FEZtival of Trees is this community’s unofficial kickoff to the season. The FEZt iva l prov ides a n immediate infusion of Christmas spirit; a cha nce to w in a f u l ly decorated t ree a nd ot her fabulous prizes; food, fellowship, enter t a i n ment for t he w hole family; and an opportunity to help the home and good works of the Shriners. Not to mention Jolly Ol’ St. Nick’s first visit of the year to the Twin Cities. And this year guests w ill see the impact of prev ious FEZtivals in the form of the newly refurbished temple interior. “More than 12,000 people visited t he F E Zt i v a l l a st ye a r,” s a id Tim Lutt rel l, a member of t he organizing committee since the event’s inception. That number of people who are not direct ly associated w ith the Shrine was likely more than the number who had seen the inside of the temple, prior to the start of the FEZtival, in many years, Luttrell agreed. “This may have become the biggest sing le-holiday event in tow n,” Luttrell added. “We’re thrilled to have this connection between t he Shrine a nd t he rest of t he community. We love to show off our wonderful space, to introduce folks to all the Shrine clubs and to all the good work we do. Most of all, we’re delighted to simply have a really fun start to the season.”
Seems that everyone wants to be part of this!”
•S aturday, November 19 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Santa w ill be on hand, as well, and there will be a “fishing pond” where kids can troll for prizes. Income in 2009 was about double that of 2008, and there is now a waiting list for crafters. A silent auction has become a big part of the event, as well, featuring all sorts of handcrafted items that generated some spirited bidding.
•S unday, November 20 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
T he Kor a Sh r i ne st a r ted t h i s unique tradition as a fundraising event to support the local temple, its fraternity and good works. In addition to a chance to get an early start on the holiday spirit, and perhaps win a tree for your own home, the FEZtival provides a rare opportunity for the general public to visit the iconic edifice that has dominated Lewiston’s downtown for a full century. Among the oldest and most ornate facilities still in use a ny where in the U.S. network of Shriners’ organizations, the building itself has been shrouded in mystery for much of its history here. Especially during the FEZtival, t he at mosphere inside t he temple is most often described as “breathtaking,” and it is open to the public only during FEZtival hours:
The main focus of the FEZtival, na med, of cou rse, for t he dist inct ive headgea r by which Shriners are recognized all around the world, is a collection of more than 70 fully decorated Christmas trees. Visitors can participate in raff les for each individual tree, ma ny of wh ich a re festooned w ith gift certificates and other prizes, including one trimmed with $500 worth of Maine State Lottery scratch tickets. Winners t his year w ill be draw n as t he FEZtival concludes on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. There are also all sorts of other raff les, live entertainment, a silent auction, plenty of food, and a craft fair. “We have more trees committed than we have space for,” Luttrell offered, “and there’s a waiting list a mong cra f ters for t he limited space we have for t hem, too.
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, November 13, 2011
•M onday, November 21 (Senior Day) 10 a.m.-8 p.m. •T uesday, November 22 (private function) •C hamber Business After Hours, event catered by Fishbones and Mac’s Grill • ( closed for Thanksgiving, Wednesday-Thursday, November 23-24) •F riday, November 25 10 a.m.-8 p.m. •S aturday, November 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
including cheeses from Pineland Fa r m s, L ew iston’s ow n Ba x ter b e e r ( a nd e v e n br e a d c r i s p s made from Ba xter beer, used for scooping hummus).
I ncome f rom ad m ission s a nd raffles is used for maintenance of this special facility, and proceeds f rom cra f t sa les accr ue to t he participating crafters.
A l l of t he nea rly t h ree doz en Shrine units and clubs – such as Kora K low ns, Cra z y Cops, t he ba nd, t he Fu nsters, t he Roya l Gua rd – w i l l welcome v isitors, a nd t here w i l l be i n for mat ion available about membership in t he Ma sons (order of A ncient, Free and Accepted Masons, the lodges of Freemasonr y, one of t he world’s oldest a nd la rgest fraterna l organizations), prerequisite to achiev ing membership in the Shrine.
More than 100 Shriner volunteers w ill work tirelessly throughout the event to make it a memorable experience for everyone who visits. Known for its special combination o f f a m i l y- o r i e n t e d f u n a n d ph i l a nt h r op y, e s p e c i a l l y t he network of specialized hospitals providing free care to kids all over the nation, the Kora Shrine has created the FEZtival as a way to celebrate the season.
All are welcome for this limited time opportunity to see beyond the temple walls.
Admission to the temple and the FE Zt iva l rema i ns on ly $ 2 per person (kids are free), and tickets for the tree raff le are five for $10. You can enter to win an individual tree five times, five different trees once each, or anything in between.
•R affle winners will be drawn at 6 p.m. Saturday On Tuesday even i ng (Nov. 22), the FEZtival will be closed to the public while the Shrine hosts the of f ic ia l C ha mber A f ter Hou r s event for November. Cha mber member s w i l l be t re ate d to a menu prepared by Paul Landr y, of Fi s hb one s a nd Mac’s Gr i l l r e s t a u r a nt s i n L e w i s t on a nd Aubu r n, wh ich w i l l feat u re loc a l i ng re d ient s a nd re c ipe s
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Trista Grandmaison: Handmade soap
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On the other hand, Shriners and Masons from all over the world have been coming to Lew iston for generat ions, specifically for the chance to visit this unique edifice.
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An architectural gem, the Kora Shrine Center at the cor ner of Sabat t us a nd Main streets is among the most opu lent faci lit ies st i l l i n use a ny w here in t he Shriners’ orga nization. “We’re a t l e a s t i n t h e t op t wo or t h re e,” s a id amateur Shrine historia n, Fra n k Preble. “People tell me that as little kids, they used to w a l k by t he Temple to a nd
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Skip Estes: Christmas Wreaths
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Linda Pease: Jewelry
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Kathy Monroe: Craft items
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Top photo: Pink princess-themed tree; bottom photo: Upside-down tree.
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A nd, while the main thrust of t he FEZt iva l of Trees is indeed the collection of fully decorated Christmas trees to be raff led, the event also provides a rare opportunity to experience the interior of this en ig mat ic st r uct u re. A nd last year, more than 15,000 FEZtivalgoer s took f u l l adv a nt a ge of that opportunity; that number includes more outsiders t ha n c u stoma r i l y ex per ienc e t he museum-quality spaces in years of ordinary activity.
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Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, November 13, 2011
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Modern take on ancient tradition By Rich Livingston Feature Writer
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he dist inct ive Shrine center that is home to the si x t h a n nua l FE Zt iva l of Trees is not the only element of t he Sh r i ne f rater n it y – the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine – that appears mysterious to t he uninit iated, but the opportunit y to explore that wonderful building is also an opportunity to learn more about the Shrine and its antecedents with the ancient international brotherhood of Freemasonry. The Masons are the oldest, largest and most widely known fraternal organization in the world and date their origins back to the 12th century. Three-quarters of a millennium a f ter t he establishment of t he Masonic orders, a group of Masons meeting in New York decided to create a new fraternit y w it hin Masonry dedicated to the marriage of fun, fellowship and philanthropy, which became the Shrine. “F u n” i s r epr e s ent e d b y t he F E Zt iv a l ; by t he clow n s, t he circus, the guys in little cars; and the Krazy Kops. “Fellowship” is represented by t he more t ha n two dozen clubs and special units t hat are housed in t he temple, each with its own members and meeting spaces, along w ith the larger ceremonial gatherings of all Nobles and Ladies held several times each year. “Philanthropy” is
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Scores of visitors walk around the 58 fully decorated Christmas trees at last year’s FEZtival of Trees held at the Kora Shrine Temple in Lewiston. the dedication of the Shrine to the support of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Ch i ld ren, u n ique med ica l facilities that comprise a network stretching from Massachusetts to Hawa ii, Ca nada to Mex ico. Known to appreciate a lively good time, the philosophy of the Shrine has been described as, “Pleasure without intemperance, hospitality
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for children. In order to be eligible for membership in the Shrine, men (and only men, although there are large and very active women’s au x i lia r y units, including The Order of the Eastern Star, the largest fraternal organization in the world that both men and women can join) must first have achieved the rank of Third Degree Mason, a process
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which can be accomplished in as few as six weeks. The Masons, traditionally, have n ot r e c r u it e d m e m b e r s , but membership is available to those who seek sponsorship from current members. Despite t he myster y and misunderstandings that have grown around the organization due to its inherent privacy, it is not a secret society or a religious organization. Masonr y “has no creed, no priesthood, and no plan for salvation.” Freemasonry began as an association of highly skilled craftsmen in order to both protect and pass along the “secrets” of mathematics and physics which enabled them to create some of the most magnificent and enduring structures in the world at a time when most of the population was entirely illiterate and uneducated. The operative form of Masonr y lasted nearly 400 years while its members built cathedrals, castles a nd t he hu nd re d s of G ot h ic structures in western Europe. T he or ga n i z at ion’s l iter at u re pr o c l a i m s t h at , “D u r i n g t he Cathedra l Age, Masons formed themselves in workmen’s Guilds; each Guild forming a Lodge with regular officers and w ith three de g re e s of member s h ip. T he first were apprentices or bearers of bu rden s, t he se c ond were craftsmen or skilled workmen on the temples and the third were Masters or superintendents. Each Gu i ld member had to develop proficiencies in his work to advance to a higher status, and during this advancement each member was also taught certain attributes of moral conduct. It was these Guild Lodges which actually gave birth to the modern Masonic Lodges and present-day Freemasonr y,” and much of the symbolism of modern Masonry is based on the processes followed by the ancient craftsmen. The legacy of protecting the trade secrets of masons is the source of many of the formal rituals of the Masonic movement. The society remains committed to “kindness in the home; honesty i n busi ness ; cou r tesy towa rd others; dependability in one’s work; compassion for the unfortunate; resistance to evil; help for the weak; concern for good government; support for public education; and above all, a life-practicing reverence for God and love of fellow man.” It encourages good citizenship and political expression, but is not a political organization. Prominent Masons have included 13 U.S. presidents, Davy Crockett, Lewis and Clark, Charles Lindbergh, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Rudyard Kipling. The public is invited to learn more about the Masons, and the Shrine, inside the temple during the FEZtival.
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, November 13, 2011
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f r om s c ho ol e v e r y d a y. S ome of t hem would cross t he street because [they found the building] too intimidating.” On the other hand, Shriners and Masons from all over the world have been coming to L e w i ston for gener at ion s, specifically for the chance to visit this unique edifice. Built in the earliest days of the 20th century, the Center was far more intricate and nuanced than public buildings typical of the mill towns of northern New England at the height of the industrial revolution, and the new Temple quickly achieved iconic status both in the local community a nd a mong t he Shr iners’ ow n burgeoning community throughout North America. The or ig ina l Kora Temple was established in 1892, with the first physical location on Lisbon Street. A g roup of enter pr isi ng loca l businessmen and civ ic leaders, members of t he ea rly Sh r i ne, committed themselves and the loc a l chapter to creat i ng t he first temple in Maine, effectively preempting Portland. Eventually, “they decided they needed more room, a nd a bu i ld i ng of t hei r own,” Preble explained, “so they moved to Sabat t u s a nd Ma i n streets, which was considered the outskirts of town at the time,” with construction undertaken shortly after the turn of the 20th century. C on s t r uc t ion w a s c omplet e d in late 1908 and the Center was dedicated in 1909. The of f icia l 100th anniversary Rededication Ceremony wa s held i n Ma rch of this year. This Moorish-style building surpasses all others in the area. Crowned by two Easternstyle verdigris domes and lined with banks of exquisitely-carved windows across the brick facade, the Kora Temple is dominated by two large gathering spaces: the grand Ceremonial Hall, and the imposing dining ha ll, which is noted for its priceless collection of murals painted by the renowned Ma ine a r t ist, Ha rr y Cochra ne. Born in Augusta in 1860, Cochrane ach ie ve d prom i nenc e a s t he architect, designer and interior
artist responsible for Cumston Hall, in Monmouth, in 1900. During the period between 1922 and 1927, Cochrane, himself a lifelong Shriner, created 15 distinctive murals for the Lewiston temple, some painted directly on the dining hall walls, some in his studio and later hung in the Temple. FEZtival-goers this year will notice t he s p e c t a c u l a r l y r e f i n i s he d f lo or s i n t he big c er emon i a l spaces, which along with updated ele c t r ic a l s y s t em s a nd ot her less v isible enhancements were funded in part by proceeds from prior FEZtival events. In addition to the big rooms, the Temple is also home to some two dozen clubhouse rooms occupied by the ceremonial,
parade and circus units that are the public face of the Shrine. The Potentates’ Room, a sizable lounge area, includes portraits of the leaders of the Kora Shrine dating back to its earliest days, and the building also provides office space for current leadership and sta f f, storage, massive k itchen areas, and precious archives. While you are able to see the major gathering spaces and the murals, t hem s el v e s on l i ne at ht t p :// w w w. kor a s h r i ner s .or g/a b outu s /i n s i d e . s h t m l , t h e v i r t u a l experience is nothing at all like t he breat ht a k i ng oppor t u n it y to actually be inside that space, immersed in century-old tradition
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Lobster Bowl Classic
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The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic was brought to life some 24 years ago by a group of Shriners looking for a better way to spread t he word about Shriners Hospitals for Children and t he ex per t med ica l ca re prov ided w it hout rega rd to the ability of a patient or family to pay.
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Ride from various locations to Twitchells Airport in Turner. Admission by donation of your choice to Shriners Hospitals for Children TO BENEFIT
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AWARDS PRESENTED FOR GROUP DONATIONS Gold for $1,000 or more Silver for $500
The Kora Shrine Circus will enter its 59th year in the spring of 2012. This week-long Circus is sponsored by the Kora Shriners of central and southern Maine and features 17 performances during its annual spring visit to Maine. The Kora Shrine Circus, known for its affordable family entertainment, will once again feature a tworing circus! So make plans to attend an entertaining performance at one of the following locations near you:
All of the net proceeds from this event benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children which to date has raised over $400,000 for the hospitals.
The Colisee in Lewiston on April 13 and 14; Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland on April 16, 17 and 18; Augusta Civic Center on April 20 and 21.
Make plans to attend this premier high school sporting event and see why “Strong legs run so that Weak legs may walk.”
We look forward to seeing you there!
*Proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children and are deductible as a charitable donation.
Shriners Screening Clinic Saturday, May 12, 2012 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Pediatric/Orthopaedic/Burn Injury Screening Clinics Medical evaluations for referral to Shriners Hospitals for Children Kora Shriners is sponsoring screening clinics at the locations listed below. No appointments are necessary and there is no charge for your visit. • Augusta • Farmington • Dixfield • Windham
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This All-Star football game, pitting the best graduating high school student athletes from all over the state along with the finest graduating senior cheerleaders, will be played this year on Saturday, July 21 at Waterhouse Field, Biddeford. The student-athletes participate in a weeklong training camp each year, with the players at Hebron Academy and Central Maine Community College in Auburn hosting the cheerleaders. A golf tournament starts the week off on Saturday, July 14, this year to be held at the Turner Highlands Country Club in Turner.
For more information contact BJ Gates ~ 212-0974 or visit us at www.korashriners.org
*Proceeds are for the benefit of Kora Shriners and are not deductible as a charitable donation.
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On August 4, 2012, Kora Shrine will host its first charity ride: “Teddy Bear Run, Kare for Kids.” The event will bring toget her motorcycle and car ent husiasts at Twitchell’s airport in Turner for a ride-in and day of fun, food, and entertainment. The purpose of the ride-in is to raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Admission to the day’s events will be a donation to this important and worthwhile charity. Shriners Hospitals are a system of 22 hospitals that provide care to children with orthopedic, burn care, and other special health care needs regardless of the families’ ability to pay. FMI about our hospitals, go to http:// www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org *Proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children and are deductible as a charitable donation.
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Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, November 13, 2011