Getting to the Point: Matt “Doughboy” Johnson

Getting to the Point: Matt “Doughboy” Johnson

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD What keeps you in the Sioux Falls area? I got married to Laura 18 years ago. We have two daughters, Madison (16) and Payton (13). Laura works for the VA and I work at Dakota Riggers. We have many friends and family in and around Sioux Falls. ...
Honey, I Shrunk the Sprint Cars

Honey, I Shrunk the Sprint Cars

By Gale Pifer The El Riad Sprint Cars will be featured at the W. H. Lyons Fairgrounds Sunday, November 20, during the Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society (SVMES) “Trains at Christmas.” No, the Shrine sprint cars won’t actually be there, but much smaller size models...
October Fun & Family in 2022!

October Fun & Family in 2022!

El Riad was represented well at Midwest with all the units that went to parade and or compete in their respective competitions. Clowns showed their stuff…thank you to Hank, Disco, Lectro, and Doughboy. You guys did a great Job for El Riad and your clown unit, it was...
El Riad’s First Lady

El Riad’s First Lady

By Lady Penny Slater I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer but boy it sure did go by fast! The leaves are starting to turn which means our Fall Ceremonial is coming up November 5, 2022 along with our Ladies Luncheon. We wanted to inform everyone the Potentate Jim...
Past Cactus Editor Passes

Past Cactus Editor Passes

E. Terry Roisum, 86 of Sioux Falls, SD died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Centerville Care and Rehab, Centerville, SD. Visitation with the family present will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory....
Getting to the Point: Lonnie Albers

Getting to the Point: Lonnie Albers

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD What keeps you in Sioux Falls? I have family and friends in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. I was away for 14 years while in the military and always knew that I would come back. Who was your Masonic sponsor, when did you join, and why...
Spending a Day in the Office!

Spending a Day in the Office!

Every successful organization and business needs an experienced and dedicated support staff. El Riad has one of the best. Gail Gustafson, Kent Quail and Scott Denney handle numerous tasks from answering a constantly ringing telephone to dealing directly with the...

September Fun & Family in 2022!

Hot Days of Summer are here as far as I can see it is not stopping El Riad from getting out and having fun parading. Our Family Picnic was a success with many of us enjoying a brat or Hot dog provided by the Culinary also our Pote’s Aids. Thank you to all that came...
Getting to the Point: Tom Johnson

Getting to the Point: Tom Johnson

Hometown: Pipestone, MN What keeps you in Sioux Falls? My commitment to serve people with  pride and integrity through the real channel of Karl’s TV – Your service dealer since 1956. Who was your Masonic sponsor and why did you become a Master Mason? Tim Clark...
August Fun & Family In 2022!

August Fun & Family In 2022!

2022 Summer is off to a great start! El Riad Parade Units are parading every weekend and doing their best to show off El Riad while helping to promote the Shrine. Speaking of parades, a big thank you to everyone that came to Mitchell for our Civic All Shrine Parade,...

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