Stars of Washington

THE STARS OF WASHINGTON

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006

A BIT LATE BUT ....

"Who Is St. Patrick And What Does The Shamrock Mean?"

Around 390 AD, Patrick was born in Scotland. At 16, the Ard-Ri, High King of Ireland, crossed the sea and captured his village. Patrick was taken to
Ireland, sold as a slave, and sent to be a shepherd for six years. He studied religion, and turned to God during his captive years. After escaping, he struggled home, later to return and spread Christianity to Ireland as a missionary. He used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. Patrick was ordained a Bishop in 431. He’s believed to have died on March 17, 493 AD, and is buried at Downpatrick.

Hope that you had A Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Lowry thought you might find this interesting! And me, too!

SADNESS

It is with a broken heart that I let you know we lost Grandma on Friday. Mary Alice Warwick was a 50 year member and Past Matron at Davenport Chapter

#131. Her death was unexpected. The service will be on Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Harrington. I know Mom would appreciate cards and prayers.

Cards may be sent to:

Karla Ann and Bill Novotney

PO 374

Harrington, WA 99134

** Marty Sells, PM, Pine Tree Chapter

SADNESS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS

COLORADO: (3/20) I have today received information from PGP Max Paulson regarding PGM Jeanne Champney's medical condition. Brother Max received

a call within the past few days from the lady who is Sister Jeanne's caregiver. She told Brother Max that they believe that Sister Jeanne has suffered another stroke and her condition is deteriorating. She said that it is only a matter of time for Sister Jeanne.

We need to keep Sister Jeanne and Brother Ken in our prayers at this difficult time.

** Bill Young, Dawn Chapter 125, Aurora, CO

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(3/21) I just received a call from PGP Max Paulson informing me that our Sister PGM Jeanne Champney quietly slipped away early this afternoon with her minister present. The lady who was the caregiver said that she just went to sleep. She indicated that Brother Ken is peacefully accepting the fact of this sorrowful circumstance.

** Bill Young, Dawn 125, Aurora, CO

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MASSACHUSETTS'S CYBER CHAT .. Wednesday March 15, 2006

Bro. James Grabau, PGP's brother, Paul, passed away Wednesday, March 14. Paul's wife, Winifred is a member of Pilgrim Chapter and sisters Muriel Johnson and Eva Jane Crosby are members of Brockton Chapter. Funeral arrangements will be private.

Cards can be sent to:

James D. Grabau

731 Union Street

E. Bridgewater, MA 02333

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KENTUCKY (3/15) It is with much sadness that I report the passing of Sis. Kathleen Syler (wife of PGP Bill Syler) on March 14. The visitation will be on

Thursday, March 16, from 4-8 p.m. at Melton Funeral Home in Providence, KY with the funeral on Friday at 11 a.m.

Please keep Bro. Bill Syler and his family in your prayers. He was WGP in 1994-95 with WGP Louise Hicks.

** David L White, Secretary, Middletown Chapter #319, Middletown, KY, Grand Chapter of KY OES

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MANITOBA (3/12) Early this morning, the news came out that we have lost our Grand Chaplain, Brother Neil Pow. He will be missed by many bodies of the

Masonic Order. He was a very active Member of Fort Garry Chapter # 17 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Our Prayers go to the Grand Family as well as Bro. Neil's own family.

** Sister Diane L James, PM, Associate Conductress Elect), Jubilee Chapter #27, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada GGC

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MASSACHUSETTS CYBER CHAT Wednesday March 8, 2006

Florence L. Prata, sister of Louise R. Swenson, PGM, has passed on. Calling hours are today, March 8, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at: William Tripp Funeral Home

1008 Newport Avenue Pawtucket, RI

The Funeral is Thursday, March 9, 10 AM at: St. Leo the Great Church, 699 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

Cards of condolence may be sent to:

Mrs. Louise R. Swenson

518 Fairways Drive

Titusville, FL 32780-2526

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NEVADA: (3/15) We have just received word of the passing of Brother Sam Ginsburg, PGP of Nevada. He passed away March 13th.

    We don't have any information on his service at this time.
    Cards can be sent to Sister Kay Ginsburg at 2 Raglan Circle, Carson City, Nevada 89701.
    The hearts and prayers of Nevada go out to her and her family.
** Mary Ann Mulcahy, Secretary, Stardust Chapter #32, Pahrump, Nevada GGC

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COLORADO: (3/17) Our Associate Grand Matron, Janet Malara has had a sadness.   Her brother's wife passed away last weekend in Montana.   She lost her battle with cancer. Janet went to Montana on Monday to be with her brother this week.   Please keep her in your prayers.
    Cards can be sent to Janet at:
     1424 Hillside Drive
     Fort Collins, CO 80524
** Marcia Carlson, Centennial Chapter #58, Colorado Springs, CO

Reminders ... March 22nd - April 1st, 2006

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Wednesday, March 22nd ...

Afton Chapter, Marysville ... Potluck. Stated Meeting; Canadian Night - Ypres' Visit; Long Form. Refreshments: Helen & Roger Collins. Time: 7:30 PM.
Amethyst Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Elections; Chapter Birthday Observed. Dining Room: Jan & Norm Horst. Time: 7:30 PM.
Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM. (JUST A NOTE! Our WGM, Ann, and Grand Master Al will be the installing 'GRAND' Officers at this Installation. How many times has this happened in the past???)
Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Open Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Stated Meeting; Retiring the Light Houses and Baskets Full of Stars; Year End Reports. Refreshments: Dorothy Lawrence, Ina King, Mary Sterling. Time: 7:30 PM.
Richland Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.

Thursday, March 23rd ...

Adelphi Chapter, Spokane ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Members' Birthday Party; Honor Sideliners & release committees. Decorations & Refreshments: Ruth. Time: 7:30 PM.
Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Dress of Choice; Honor PM & PP; Chapter Birthday.
Harmony Chapter, Waterville ... Stated Meeting. Refreshments: Brooke Garrett. Time: 8:00 PM.
Narcissus Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Nooksack Chapter, Ferndale ... Stated Meeting; Farewell. Time: 7:30 PM.
Pacific Chapter ...Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Port Orchard Chapter ... Stated Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM.
Pyramid Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Honor PM & PP. Time: 7:30 PM.

Saturday, March 25th ...

Alpha Chapter, Cle Elum ...Installation of Officers; 1:00 PM
Faith Chapter, Parkland ... Installation of Officers; 7:00 PM.
Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Installation of Officers; 1:00 PM
Greenwood Chapter, Seattle ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Installation of Officers; 2:00 PM.
Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Maple Chapter, Castle Rock ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Okanogan Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 1:00 PM.
Poulsbo Chapter ...Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Seople Chapter, Granger ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Southgate Chapter, Burien ... Installation of Officers; 11:00 AM
Stanwood Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 3:00 PM.
Tyee Chapter, Renton ... Installation of Officers; 7:00 PM.

Monday, March 27th ...

Beulah Chapter, Pasco ...Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Martha Chapter, Cheney ... Stated Meeting; Closed installation of Officers. Time: 7:30 PM.
Syringa Chapter, Yakima ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated Meeting; Fond Farewell; Honor Trinbees and others, sideliners, Jan, Feb & Mar. Birthdays & Anniversaries. Short Form; Chapter Dress. Time: 7:30 PM.
Warren Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.

Tuesday, March 28th ...

Centralia Chapter ... Farewell Potluck. Stated Meeting; 'The End is in Sight'. Refreshments: Worthy Matron & Worthy Patron. Time: 7:30 PM.
Doric Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Honor Committee Members, Officers and new members. Take care of loose ends. Short Form; Dress of Choice. Refreshments: Pattie Parker & Linda Hays. Time: 7:30 PM.
Naomi Chapter, Puyallup ... Potluck: 6:00 PM. Stated Meeting; Honor Warder, Sentinel & Sideliners. Elections; Short Form; Attire of Choice. Refreshments: Jeanette Turner. Time: 7:30 PM.
Spokane Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Chapter Memorial; March Birthdays. Serving: Margie & Merle Hemming & Marilyn Bordner. Time: 7:30 PM.
Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Birthday Party; Spring Attire; Short Form; Bingo/Uno. Refreshments & Decorations: Marge & Rose. Time: 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, March 29th ...

Full Moon (or is it a New Moon??)

Stanwood Chapter ... Honor Night for Ann Taylor, Hearts in Harmony Deputy Instructor. Time: 7:30 PM.

Thursday, March 30th ...

Ivanhoe Chapter, Spokane ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.

Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.

Roza Chapter, Benton City ... Installation of Officers; 7:00 PM.

Friday, March 31st ...

Amethyst Chapter, Seattle ... Installation of Officers; Alki Masonic Center; 7:30 PM.
Centralia Chapter ... Installation of Officers; Centralia Masonic Bldg; 7:30 PM.
Langely Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Lewis Chapter, Lakewood ... Installation of Officers; 8:00 PM.
Priscilla Chapter, Port Gamble ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Sunshine Chapter, Prosser ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.

Saturday, April 1st ...

APRIL FOOL'S DAY!

Alki Chapter, Walla Walla ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
Alma Chapter, Kennewick ... Installation of Officers; 7:00 PM.
Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Installation of Officers; 1:00 PM.
Century Chapter, Issaquah ... Installation of Officers; 1:00 PM.
Crystal Chapter, Enumclaw ... Installation of Officers; 2:00 PM.
Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale ... Installation of Officers; 1:00 PM.
Golden Rod Chapter. Snohomish ... Installation of Officers; 2:00 PM.
Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM
John Rex Thompson Chapter, Seattle ...Installation of Officers; Greenwood Masonic Center; 7:30 PM..
Juanita Chapter, Des Moines ... Installation of Officers; 2:00 PM
Key City Chapter, Port Townsend ... Installation of Officers; 2:00 PM.
Methow Valley Chapter ...Installation of Officers; 2:00 PM.
Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Installation of Officers; 2:00 PM.
Port Orchard Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 1:00 PM.
Rada Uphus Chapter, Seattle ... Installation of Officers; Ashler Masonic Temple; 2:00 PM.
Spokane Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 4:00 PM.
Tula Chapter, Coupeville ... Installation of Officers; 2:30 PM.
Waconda Chapter, Gig Harbor ... Installation of Officers; 7:00 PM.

Sunday, April 2nd ...

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

Monday, April 3rd ...

Ferndale Chapter ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM

Grace Chapter, Ellensburg ... Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.

Waitsburg Chapter ... Closed Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.

Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"

MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX

Connie, please add this installation to your list--- Vineland No 84, Clarkston, will have OPEN installation on Tuesday, April 4th at 6:30 pm. Thanks,

** Margaret Rehberg WM- elect

And I read once, to let Ted know if we have bought the Masonic license plates; well, I did, I have number 00699, I believe it was the best tribute I could give for Wally's 50+ years as a Master Mason.

GREAT Sister Margaret! Yes, Ted is still keeping the list. So all those with Masonic License Plates, please let him know. cmsltshrum@povn.com I know that we are in the 900's ... a far cry from the 2,000 that Grand Master Al wishes by Grand Lodge in June. So come on everyone. Let's all get on board!

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Good morning Connie - Martha Washington's installation time is 2 PM on April 8. I'll try to write more later but have to get into town to our meeting (my last as Worthy Matron this time around!!!!!)

See you soon.

**CJ (Cathie Johnson)

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If anyone has men's ties they would like to donate to a good cause, please contact Trude Davis-Morris at Trudedavis@aol.com. Or better yet, just bring them along to an official visit and hand them over. I am having special gifts made and need all the extras I can. Thanks so much!

-- Trude Davis-Morris, Grand Conductress, Centennial 58, Colorado Springs, CO

** sent by: Larry Wullbrandt, PGP, WP-Manzanita 85, Littleton, CO

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Hi, Connie,

Sorry I gave you the wrong info on Nooksack's Installation - it will be an OPEN Installation on Thursday, April 13th.

** Sheila Kelly

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Our PGM Sister Marion Conrad is a patient in the VG after undergoing bowel surgery,she is on the improving quickly list and has received so many get well wishes from many of our Sisters and Brothers, she is a patient in the VG hospital, floor 9b ,room 02 bed 1.

Many get well messages are being relayed to Sister Marion but if you would like to send a message her address is as follows

Marion Conrad

2100 Poplar St

Halifax, NS

B3l2Y7 Canada

** Millie O.Neil PM, GR of Australia in Nova Scotia and PEI, Annaval Chapter 31, Middleton , Nova Scotia

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TEXAS MASONIC HISTORY ...   My great great grandfather was the Mason who brought the special dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Louisiana to Anson Jones for the first Lodge in Texas. I was fortunate that when I was doing the genealogy work on my Russell family that the Grand Lodge of Texas sent me confirmation of Alexander Russell's part in establishing Holland Lodge. Holland Lodge was originally in Brazoria. I would be skeptical about Santa Ana attending Lodge there since he was considered an enemy.
    Susannah Dickinson was allowed to leave the Alamo during the attack there. The reason why she was allowed to pass through the Mexican lines is because William Travis tied his Masonic apron on her and the Mexican officers recognized it and allowed her to pass on.
    The five presidents of the Republic of Texas were all members of Holland Lodge.
** Catherine Russell Davidson,AM,PMx3, Siloam #463, Oklahoma City OK GGC

Thank you for the extra tidbit of Texas history regarding Susanna Dickerson getting through the Mexican lines. As to Santa Ana attending Lodge meetings, the Lodge historians tell me this is true. That's why they didn't kill him, but let him escape; he made a Masonic sign for distress.

** Betty J. Mugg P.M, Assoc. Conductress, Houston Chapter # 385, Houston, Texas GCC

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Hi Connie:

This is so good that I can't keep it to myself. Just the thing for getting ready to go to Star and you can prepare it ahead as well. Quick and yummy.

** Loralee Minyard Maple #218

LAZY LASAGNA

1 c spaghetti sauce

1/2 c. cottage cheese

3/4 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded.

1-1/2 c. cooked wide noodles.

2 T grated Parmesan Cheese.

Warm the spaghetti sauce; stir in cottage cheese and mozzarella. Fold in the noodles. Pour into a greased casserole or two greased 2 c. casserole dishes. Sprinkle with P cheese. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 20 min. or until bubbly.

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I have extended the deadline for yearbook ads until April 1st since the information was sent out so late.

Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons need to get their pictures in ASAP to silverview@wavecable.com.

Committee members need to forward their pictures ASAP to silverview@wavecable.com

Thank you.

** Pamela Lee, Yearbook Chairman

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Dottie B. at Lewis Chapter gave me your email we wanted to put an article in your online source. Thanks

** Michelle Galaz

Save the Date!! - Saturday, April 29th 11:30 am to 1:30 pm "Fashion through the Ages" Luncheon and Fashion Show to support Job's Daughters Bethel #27. Proceeds will help the daughters offset the cost to attend Washington Jobs Daughters Grand Bethel Session. The event will feature "Guest Celebrities" from the Washington Masonic Family and Bethel #27 girls modeling fashions from the early 1900s thru present day. Tickets - $5 pre-purchased or $7 at the door. Please contact Michaela Rehm at mickblessing@yahoo.com or 253-912-0499 for reservations and/or questions. It will be a wonderful afternoon. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MASONIC YOUTH!!!!

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(MASSACHUSETTS CYBER CHAT Wednesday March 8, 2006) Sister Shirley Della Penna, PGM (MA) would like to announce that she has moved into a nursing home but has a great amount of freedom. She hopes to attend

local meetings whenever she can.

Her new address is:

c/o Holyoke Health Care Center, Room #416,

282 Cabot Street,

Holyoke MA 01040.

Her phone number is still the same: (413) 538-8636. She has an answering machine but discontinued her call waiting.

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(3/17 ... Colorado) Our top magazine salesman, Les Bailey GGCCM, had a bad mishap a week ago last Monday. He was working at one of their rental properties and fell into a concrete wall and cut his chin bad................. He had internal as well as external stitches. He is better now, but he has been miserable. He's talking better now, so we hope will be soon back with us, peddlin' his papers!
Cards can be sent to Les at:
2672 Zephyr Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
** Marcia Carlson, Centennial Chapter #58, Colorado Springs

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Hi Connie,

I saw the new website and am glad you are on it. It is very nicely done. What an asset to Washington OES. Our next meeting of Astral Chapter is March 21. We will be honoring our Jr. Past Matron and Patron, Becky and Chuck Aldrich.

** Kathleen Miller

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AMARANTH NEWS: An update on H.L. Michelle Powell, R.M. of Bellevue Ct. She was in a car roll over accident after suffering a grand mal seizure. She was without oxygen for too long and there is brain damage. She is going today to Hospice and will be given last rites. Please keep the family: Steve Powell, Liz & Jerry Seldon and the Powells and Lewis families in your prayers.

Also for those of you who did not hear the SOB Bob Hayden from England (Morag's) husband fell and fractured his hip and had hip replacement done just before Grand Ct.

** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. of Wash.

MARCH & APRIL MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR .

March 22 … GL: Cyclamen Chapter No. 65 OES Installation, Auburn; 7:30 PM. Tux/Ladies
March 25 … GL: Warden’s Seminar, Yakima. TU; Ladies
March 25 ... GL: Zora Temple Installation; 2:00 PM; Tacoma; Tux/Ladies
March 26 ... GL: Hatasu Temple Installation; 2:00 PM; Nile Shrine Center; Tux/Ladies
March 27 … GL: Landmark on the Sound Trustee Meeting; Des Moines; 4:00 PM; TU
March 31 ... GL: District 26 Meeting; Waverly Lodge No. 231; 6:30 PM; TU/Ladies
April 1 … GL: Districts 20 & 23 Meeting, Sunnyside; 10 AM; TU/Ladies
April 2 … GL: Go to Church Sunday, Acacia Lodge No. 58, Davenport; 8:30 AM; TU/Ladies
April 3 – 5 … GL: Grand Lodge of Connecticut. Tux/TU/Ladies
April 5 ... EKS: Stated Meeting (Clubs Night)
April 6 – 8 … GL: Washington State DeMolay Convention, Wenatchee. Tux/TU/Ladies
April 7 - 8 ... EKS: Scottish Rite Reunion, Spokane
April 10 … GL: King Solomon Lodge No. 60, Auburn, Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. TU
April 11 ... OES: Kitsap-Mason PM & PP Luncheon, Bremerton
April 11 … GL: Yancey C. Blaylock Lodge No. 265, Seattle; Visitation; 6:30 PM. TU
April 13 ... EKS: Scottish Rite Meeting (Remembrance and Renewal)
April 19 … GL: Grand Master’s Summit, Salem, OR; 6:00 PM. TU
April 21 … GL: IOJD Grand Sessions, SeaTac. Tux
April 22 ... OES: Southwest Washington Association Dinner
April 22 ... OES: Thurston County Past Matrons Brunch, Olympia
April 22 … GL: District 2 Meeting; 6:30 PM. TU/Ladies
April 24 … GL: EXCOM (Committee Chairs Invited); Des Moines. TU
April 24 … GL: Landmark on the Sound Trustee Meeting; Des Moines. TU
April 26 ... OES: Southeast Washington Past Matrons Luncheon, Vineland Chapter, Clarkston.
April 26 ... OES: Inland Empire PM & PP Dinner & Initiation, Spokane.
April 28 … GL: Grand Master Roast, Monroe; 6:30 PM. Casual/Ladies
April 28 ... OES: King County PM & PP Luncheon, Seattle.
April 28 - 30 ... OES: Leadership Workshop Retreat, Lake Chelan
April 29 ... OES: Reception for Jean Lindberg, Grand Esther, Ephrata.
April 29 … GL: Regional Workshop, Wenatchee Masonic Center; 9:00 AM. TU/Ladies
April 29 … GL: Loggers Degree, Port Angeles; 6:00 PM. Casual

OES: Events with Worthy Grand Matron

GL: Events with the Grand Master

EKS: Events with El Katif Shrine, Spokane

TU = Team Uniform - consisting of blue blazer, grey slacks, white or blue Masonic shirt and team tie.

CTU = Casual Team Uniform - blue Masonic tee-shirt, slacks.

SIXTH ANNUAL OES CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Sixth Annual OES Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, August 11th at Whispering Firs Golf Course on McChord AFB is off to a running start. Sponsorships for holes are coming in every day. Six chapters (Delta, Southgate, Olympia, Trinity, Sunshine & Grand Coulee Dam) as of March 8th have responded with sponsorships. A check of the past three years (2003-05) hole sponsors shows that there are 12 chapters and 5 Scottish Rite Valleys that have sponsored a hole or a partial hole each of those years. I took the first two years records off my computer so don’t have those. Thought I wouldn’t need them anymore. I’m sure severl of the 12 sponsored those two years as well.

Registration information for the golfers will be available by the end of March. Check the OES Website (www.washingtonoes.org) after that, as the form will be available there to download. A sponsorship form will be on the website as well. Any questions regarding the 2006 tournament can be sent to OESgolf@comcast.net.

--Clayton & Mary Ellen Sparks, Co-Chairmen

2006 Installation Dates

April 4, Tuesday ... Everett Chapter; 7:30 PM.
April 4, Tuesday ... Hope Chapter (closed); 8:00 PM.
April 4, Tuesday ... Maple Leaf Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 4, Tuesday ... Vineland Chapter; (open) 6:30 PM.
April 5, Wednesday … Occidental Chapter; 7:30 PM.
April 5, Wednesday ... Olympia Chapter; 7:30 PM.
April 6, Thursday ... Reliance Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 7, Friday … Doric Chapter; 7:30 PM.
April 7, Friday ... Corinthian Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 7, Friday ... Cyrene Chapter; 7:30 PM.
April 8, Friday ... Mount Baker Chapter; 2:00 PM
April 8, Saturday ... Zillah Chapter; 1:00 PM
April 8, Saturday ... Welcome Chapter; 2:00 PM
April 8, Saturday ... Naomi Chapter; 2:00 PM
April 8, Saturday ... Bethel Chapter; 2:00 PM
April 8, Saturday ... Guiding Star Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 8, Saturday ... Martha Washington Chapter; 2:00 PM
April 8, Saturday ... Laurel Chapter; 2:00 PM
April 10, Monday ... Trinity Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 10, Monday ... White Rose Chapter (Closed); 1:00 PM
April 11, Tuesday ... Vida Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 12, Wednesday ... Tacoma Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 12, Wednesday ... Evening Star Chapter; 7:30 PM.
April 13, Thursday ... Olympic Chapter; 7:30 PM
April 13, Thursday ... Nooksack Chapter; (open) 7:30 PM
April 15, Saturday ... Afton Chapter; 2:00 PM.
April 15, Saturday ... Esther Chapter; 2:00 PM

Please send your Installation Dates and I will get them on the list! Thanks to all that submitted the dates.

INVITATION

Oasis Chapter # 191

Cordially invites you to

Attend a Reception Honoring

The station of

Grand Esther

Of the Grand Chapter of Washington

Order of the Eastern Star

And

JEAN LINDBERG

Saturday, April 29, 2006; 7:30 PM.

Fine Arts Performing Center

Ephrata High School

499 'C' Street NW

Special Invitations to:

All former Grand Esthers and current Chapter Esthers

Starlet Deputies and Blue Mooners

Present and Former Grand Representatives

Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of 1991-92, 2000-01

All members of Eastern Star, Family and Friends

GIVE YOUR BIRDS A SWIMMIN' HOLE

Do you want to attract some new and different birds to your backyard? Add a source of water! When most people think of providing water to birds, they think of a birdbath. But there are many other ways to quench your birds' thirst and offer a water play area. You can attach drippers and misters to your birdbath, or you can hang a mister in a bush.

Birdbaths come in many shapes, sizes and materials. You can place a birdbath on the ground, mount it on a pedestal or hang it from a tree or deck. Birds like bathing and drinking in different water depths, so consider placing a piece of stone in one end of the birdbath so smaller birds can access the water.
You can attach a dripper to your birdbath and provide a source of moving water - which backyard birds find irresistible! You'll need to be sure you place the dripper near an outlet so you can plug it in and near a water source that you can turn on and off. What you'll see will delight you! Many birds, such as chickadees, finches and titmice, will land on the dripper spout and creep down to the end and lean over to take a drink!
You can hang a mister in shrubbery or on a tree. Birds can "leaf-bathe" by fluttering their wings against the wet foliage. Some birds also may fly in and out of the mist.
Whatever source of water you decide to provide for your birds, it's important that you keep it clean. Replenish water often, and scrub birdbaths and accessories as needed to prevent bacteria from building up.

** Wildbirds Unlimited

BLUE LODGE AGENDAS

DEER PARK LODGE NO. 134 ... Jerry Gendreau, WM

March 27 ... Dinner: 6:00 PM. Masonic Education. Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
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DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83, Black Diamond ... Joe Orlando, WM

April 4 - April Officers' Meeting; 7:00 PM.

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DISTRICT 27 .... Dean Heinemann, Deputy of the Grand Master

March 25, Saturday - Monthly breakfast for District 27 Masons at the Prospector on Highway 2, start at 8 AM; all are invited.

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FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO. 313, Des Moines ... Bob Starowski, WM

March 24 - 26: Warden's Conference, Yakima.

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NEWPORT LODGE NO. 144 ... L. Ted Shrum, WM

April 6 ... Dinner for the Ladies and School leaders from the four local schools in Pend Oreille County. All are invited to attend; 6:00 PM.

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ORIENTAL LODGE NO. 74 ... Jason Gordon, WM

March 27 ... MM Degree will be conferred on Br. Matt Reed. 7:30 PM.

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RICHMOND - HALLER LAKE LODGE NO. 248 ... Bill Buterbaugh, WM

April 4 ... Fill the Lodge (OV by Deputy of Grand Master); Stated Meeting: 7:30 PM.

(If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)

MASONIC NEWS

Subject: District Nos. 20 and 23 Meeting and Reception of MW Alvin W. Jorgensen, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of F&AM of Washington

Where: Sunnyside Lodge No. 138, S. 6th St & Harrison Ave, Sunnyside, WA

Date: Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Time: 10 AM, with lunch to follow

You and your lady are cordially invited to join the members of District No. 20 and District No. 23 as we welcome our Grand Master MWB Alvin W. Jorgensen, on his Official Visit to our Districts. Sunnyside Lodge No. 138 has graciously agreed to be our host for this event.

Lunch will be served on a no host basis at $10.00 per person. Reservations are requested by March 25th to assist us in planning the meal.

No tyled meeting is planned. The meeting is being opened to guests and the general public (advertisements are being placed in the English and Spanish newspapers in the area). The Grand Master and his Team will share their vision for the future of Masonry in our Jurisdiction. Presentations of the District Awards will precede lunch.

Please RSVP to John B. Harris, III, 532 Smoketree Place, Richland, WA 99352 or email: shrineclown@charter.net

** VWB Dale Spurlock, Deputy of the Grand Master, District No. 20

VWB John Harris, Deputy of the Grand Master, District No. 23

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On April 6, there will be a dinner at Newport Lodge for the Ladies and School leaders from the four local schools in Pend Oreille County. Presentations will be given for the Bikes 4 Books Program. Additionally, a representative of the Spokane Scottish Rite Charities' will make a presentation on the Shoe & Sox Program which will be implemented in District 30. All are encouraged to attend. For a dinner count, please RSVP: Ted Shrum at cmsltshrum@povn.com , ASAP. Time: 6:00 PM

** WM Ted Shum, Newport Lodge No. 144

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Oriental 74 will be conferring the MM Degree on Br. Matt Reed next Monday, 3/27, at 7:30 PM in the Blue Room. He performed his FC Posting Lecture in

open lodge tonight and is raring to go!

Look forward to seeing you there,

** Jason Gordon, Wor. Master, Oriental Lodge No. 74, Spokane (509) 466-7170

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Tacoma Parade April 9th ... Change of Plans.

I just attended Defiance 22 and the Proctor district does not feel that the parade atmosphere will work with the CHIPS program. It has been decided that

the ART Fair approx one month later will work out much better.. I am attending a board meeting of the Proctor group on Monday eve. and will have exact date

etc of the ART FAIR, So cancel the April 9th date Please. will keep u in the Loop.

-- Chuck Jackson

** Vinnie DiGiulio

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Last evening March 14th, at Fellowship Chapter 61 there were 5 Candidates taking their degrees 2 from Fellowship and 3 from Research Chapters. The MKM

and PM Degrees were conferred. MEC Jim Stevens conferred the MKM Degree with a team made of members from Research, Overlake, Fellowship, and

University Chapters. I don't think I left anyone out. VEC Glen Wilson Conferred the PM Degree with the same Chapters participating. All went well and

following the Degrees it was announced that there would be the MEM Degree held at Research Chapter in Snohomish on April 7th and one at University Chapter

on May 10th for those unavailable for the April Degree work. Companions if you have any candidates in need of this Degree here are 2 dates that hopefully

can be fit into their schedules. The host for the RAM Degree is yet to be decided but it was suggested that it be held at the RAM Park this coming July.

Is their any input for this idea among the Chapters, The Grand Officers, and Grand Chapter Committee Members.
Before I close I wish to Thank All who participated and attended the making of this Degree work a success. There was by my count including the

Candidates approximately 30 members in attendance.
** VEC Vinny DiGiulio

IDAHO OFFICIAL VISITS

March 24 ... Idaho #49, St. Marys

March 25 ... Worthy Grand Matron's Homecoming, Wallace

LOWRY'S HINTS

HINT 1: Keeping Wicker Looking Like New.... To keep wicker furniture from turning yellow, wash with a solution of warm salt water. To prevent it from

drying out, apply lemon oil every so often. Don't let your wicker freeze because it will cause splitting and cracking.

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HINT 2: Taking Care of Hardwood Floors: Clean hardwood floors, By filling a spray bottle with one part vinegar to three parts water. Mist the floor and

use a sponge mop to clean. The mop doesn't get soggy, but the floors still get clean.

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HINT 3: Dilute It...... Liquid soap is handy and a lot less messy for the bathroom, but it can seem pricey when you buy it. To keep the cost down, dilute it with water, in the ratio of 1/3 water to 2/3 soap. It still has plenty of cleaning power and you're paying a third less for it.

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HINT 4: Here are a couple of good hints for Veggies: Peppers: When buying fresh peppers, choose those that are a little wrinkled but with no blemishes. Wrinkling indicates ripeness.

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HINT 5: Corn: When boiling corn, cook for 3 minutes; any more time will only boil out the flavor. Instead of adding a pinch of salt to the boiling water, add a pinch of sugar to bring out the natural sweetness of the corn.

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HINT 6: If you are on prescription drugs, ask for samples since she/he carries a large assortment of products (compliments of the drug companies).

RECIPES

Jagerschnitzel

4 to 6 pork or veal chops
   Flour seasoned to taste with salt, pepper and paprika
1 egg, lightly beaten with 1 Tablespoon water
   Bread crumbs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon butter
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 Tablespoon water
   Salt to taste
   Pepper to taste
   Paprika to taste
1 lemon, cut into 6 slices

TO PREPARE: Cut excess fat from chops and pound slightly with meat mallet. Dredge in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then dip in bread crumbs. Fry in oil in a 10 inch skillet until done. Remove to a warm platter. In a separate skillet, sauté onion in butter. Add mushrooms and lemon juice. Before serving, add sour cream, water, salt, pepper and paprika. Pour over chops and garnish with lemon slices. NOTE: Authentic German dish which is good served with red cabbage, cottage fries and a cucumber salad. SERVINGS: 4 - 6

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Corned Beef & Potato Pizza

16 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen
2 medium size yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 medium size red potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups grated Swiss cheese
4-6 oz fully cooked corned beef, cut in strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Combine rolls together and roll into a 15-inch circle. Place in a sprayed 14-inch pizza pan. Turn up edge and pinch to form a rim. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise while preparing toppings.

In a large skillet, cook onions in olive oil over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until soft. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle thyme over onions and add potatoes. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and season with salt & pepper.
Remove wrap from dough and pre-bake crust at 350°F 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/2 of the Swiss cheese. Top with potato mixture. Return to oven and bake 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and top with corned beef, remaining Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Easy-as-Pie Lemon "Meringue"

Kraft Kitchen

35 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed

2 Tbsp. sugar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted

1/4 cup sugar

2 T. cornstarch

2-1/2 c. water

2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Lemon Flavor Gelatin

1-1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

4 c. Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallow

1/4 c. milk

2 c. thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix wafer crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and the butter until well blended. Press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 5 min.; set aside. MIX 1/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch in medium saucepan. Gradually add water, stirring until well blended. Bring to boil on medium heat. Boil 8 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add dry gelatin mixes and lemon peel; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour into crust.

MICROWAVE marshmallows and milk in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until mixture is well blended. Refrigerate 15 min. or until completely cooled. Gently stir in whipped topping; spread over gelatin mixture. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Cooking Know-How: The best way to thaw frozen COOL WHIP Whipped Topping is in its container in the refrigerator. An 8-oz. tub will thaw in 4 hours. We DO NOT recommend thawing COOL WHIP Whipped Topping in the microwave

Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories 270; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat 4.5 g; Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 180 g; Carbohydrate 47 g; Dietary Fiber 0g

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Chicken and Noodles
An easy chicken and noodle casserole recipe with a homemade white sauce and bread crumb topping.

3 cups cooked noodles
1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked diced chicken
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup buttered cracker crumbs or bread crumbs
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, optional

PREPARATION: Prepare white sauce. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in flour until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a buttered 2-quart baking dish arrange layers of noodles, chicken, and white sauce.
Top with buttered bread crumbs and parsley, if desired. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

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Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Rachael Ray

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 cup raw white rice

1 quart plus 2 cups chicken stock, divided

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (a combination of beef, pork and veal)

1/2 teaspoon allspice, eyeball it in your palm

1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, half a palm full

2 teaspoons smoked paprika, eyeball it in your palm

Salt and pepper

1 bay leaf

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler into strips then finely chopped

1 head Savoy cabbage, thinly sliced

1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 cup tomato sauce

A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

3 tablespoons finely chopped dill

Heat a sauce pot over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons. Add the rice and toss to coat in oil. Add 2 cups of chicken stock, bring up to a simmer, cover and cook for 16 to 18 minutes or until the rice is tender.'

Heat a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add the remaining extra-virgin olive oil, once hot add meat and begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the meat with allspice, coriander, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add bay leaf to the pan along with onions, garlic and carrots. Cook veggies 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften, then add cabbage and wilt it down a bit. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and remaining stock, and cover the pot. Raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Once the rice is cooked, add to the soup and continue to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and dill, adjust salt and pepper to your taste, and serve. Serves: 4

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Grilled Cheese and Watercress

Rachael Ray

• 1/2 pound your choice of: Muenster, Havarti with Dill or Leyden (gouda with cumin seeds), thinly sliced

• 1 cup shredded or chopped watercress leaves

• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish or sweet red pepper relish

• 8 slices pumpernickel or marble bread

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened

DIRECTIONS: Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. Make 4 sandwiches of sliced cheese, chopped greens and relish, distributing the ingredients evenly among them. Butter one the outsides of the sammies with softened butter and cook in preheated pan until golden and cheese has melted. Serves: 4.

HELOISE

Grease on Tablecloth: To remove large amounts, first sprinkle cornstarch or talcum powder onto the stain and pat in. When grease is absorbed, brush off. Use a prewash spray to further treat any remaining stain and then wash in the hottest water okay for the fabric (check care label). Check the stained area before putting into the dryer to make sure stain is gone. If not, give it a second treatment.
Hem Comes Undone: If you are away from home, use these ideas for a quick fix: masking tape, safety pins or stapler. At home, you can repair the fallen hem with fabric glue, iron-on fusible tape or good old thread.
How to Make a Good Cup of Coffee: Start with fresh cold water. Use the correct of amount of coffee (usually 2 teaspoons per cup) and choose the proper grind for the method of brewing. Drink coffee when it's fresh (if it sits around too long, it doesn't taste good). Wash coffeepot as often as you can — don't let coffee oils build up.
Computer Keyboard Dirty? Shut computer off and disconnect keyboard. Turn the keyboard upside down and shake carefully to dislodge crumbs in between the keys. Then use the brush attachment of the vacuum to suck out any remaining bits. Use a small, soft, clean make-up brush for additional dusting. If keys are sticky, a lightly dampened cloth can remove the surface grime. Let dry before reconnecting to the computer.
Garage Smells Bad? First, find the source of any obviously stinky thing. To keep it smelling better, put several drops of cinnamon or clove oil on a cotton ball. Drop this into a plastic bag and poke some holes in it, so the scent can be released. Hang with a paper clip in the areas you want to freshen.

SOME JOKES

    Have you ever been guilty of looking at others your own age and thinking, "Surely I can't look that old!" Well, you're gonna love this one
    I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist when I noticed his diploma hanging on the wall. It bore his full name and I suddenly remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name. He had been in my high school class some 40-odd years before and I wondered if he could be the same guy I had a secret crush on way back then??
    When I got into the treatment room I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding gray-haired man with the deeply lined face was much too old to have been my secret crush... or was he???
    After he examined my teeth I asked if he had attended Morgan Park High School. "Yes, I did. I'm a Mustang!" He said, gleaming with pride.
    "When did you graduate?" I asked.

    "1962. Why do you ask?" he answered.
    "Well, you were in my class!" I exclaimed.
    Then that ugly, old, wrinkled up old geezer said, "What did you teach?"

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    On the way back to New York as I was sitting in the Phoenix airport, they announced that the flight to Vegas was full. The airline was looking for volunteers to give up their seats. In exchange, they'd give you a $100 voucher for your next flight and a first class seat in the plane leaving an hour later. About eight people ran up to the counter to take advantage of the offer.
    About 15 seconds later all eight of those people sat down grumpily as the lady behind the ticket counter said,
    "If there is anyone else OTHER than the flight crew who'd like to volunteer, please step forward..."

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A German spy is sent to Ireland during World War II. The German is instructed to meet an Irish spy named Murphy and confirm Murphy's identity by saying, "The weather could change by Tuesday."

After the German parachutes into Ireland, he sets off for town. Along the way, he asks a farmer where he might find a man named Murphy.

"Well, sir, it all depends on which Murphy," says the farmer. "We have Murphy the doctor, Murphy the postal carrier, Murphy the stone mason and Murphy the teacher. As a matter of fact, I, too, am Murphy, Murphy the farmer."

The German gets an idea.

"The weather could change by Tuesday," he says.

"Aye," says the farmer, "you'll be wanting Murphy the spy."

AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...

WOW! What a busy couple of weeks. I am sad to report that I am NOT ready with the 2005 taxes as of yet ..., but the GOOD NEWS is ... I am a lot closer than I was!!! I am HAPPY to report, too, that many of you are getting your Registration Forms in for Grand Chapter and we truly appreciate that! I WAS having a bit of problem getting the list of Registered members to merge to where the badges were (those you will be wearing at GC), but thanks to Grand Master Al Jorgensen, the situation has been handled. WHEW! THANK YOU BROTHER AL from ALL OF US! I am happy to report that we have two out-of-Jurisdiction already ... they being Grand Representatives. And they both are bringing friends!!! WHOOPEE!

Last Wednesday was the 13th Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner and Appreciat