Shrine Club marches in Canfield Fourth of July parade

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Youngstown Shrine Club participated in Canfield’s Fourth of July parade to raise awareness for its philanthropic work. The fraternal organization provides support for 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children throughout North America that provide care to children with neural, muscular and skeletal conditions, burn injuries, and other special health care needs, regardless of the patient or family’s ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals rely on local organizations and clubs for support. The Youngstown club donates to Shriners International, the Al Koran Shrine Temple of Cleveland and to the Erie and Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals, and also provides transportation for patients at the Erie and Cincinnati facilities. Club members who marched in the parade include, in front from left, Denny Keslar, Jim Burnham, Lou Garland, Bob Ridzon and Jay Jones; and in the back are Dave Hartzler, Ralph Bud Lewis, Fred DeZee, Howard Merritt Jr., Bob Seeger and Jim Hazlett.