Shriners have a long history of service

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They are known for the fez that adorns their heads, or driving around in parades in mini-cars (complete with fezzes).

They regularly sponsor a circus — and, actually, still do though mainly in the U.S. — that would appear in towns across Canada until cities instituted bylaws prohibiting animal acts from appearing.

But there is much more to being a Shriner than a three-ring circus, fancy hats and funny cars.

“We want people to know we are more than clowns and more than parades,” said Noble Mike Caira, president of Vernon Shrine Club No. 7.

“The big thing is what we do for the kids.”

That would be taking care of kids.

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