THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
Saturday ... May 6th, 2006
 
Motherhood 
 
    For those who are lucky to still be blessed with your Mom this is beautiful. For those who aren't, this is even more beautiful.  
    The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. 
    And the guide said "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning. 
    But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years.  So she played with her children, she fed them and bathed them, and taught them how to tie their shoes and ride a bike and reminded them to feed the dog and do their homework and brush their teeth.   The sun shone on them, and the young other cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this." 
    Then the nights came, and the storms, and the path was sometimes dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close 
and covered them with her arms, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come."  And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, "A little patience and we are there." 
    So the children climbed, and as they climbed they learned to weather the storms. And with this, she gave them strength to face the world. Year after year, she showed them compassion, understanding, hope, but most of all unconditional love. And when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you." 
    The days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she became little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage. And the mother, when she lay down at night, looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned so much and are now passing these traits on to their children."  And when the way became rough for her, they lifted her, and gave her their strength, just as she had given them hers. One day they came to a hill, and beyond the hill, they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. 
    And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk with dignity and pride, with their heads held high, and so can their children after them."  And the children said, "You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates." 
    And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And they said: "We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence."  
  
    Your Mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well, she's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow, she is Christmas morning.  Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop. A mother shows every emotion......... happiness, sadness, fear, jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy, sorrow..... and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life. She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space............... not even death! 
    PASS THIS ON TO ALL THE MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS AND SONS YOU KNOW... MAY WE NEVER TAKE OUR MOTHERS FOR GRANTED 
 ** Shared by Lowry May
 
 
 
CLUE # 6 and the result ....
 
It's time to go for another ride in your car,
across the mountains we'll drive, but not to far.
You'll exit I-90 west of Indian John you see
stop at the Chapter across from Ice Cream Royalty.
         See you Tues. May 2 @ 7:00 p.m.
** Joanne Clark, AGM
 
AND THE RESULT OF THIS CLUE IS: 

Tuesday May 2nd  (from the website ...)

    On Tuesday night at Alpha Chapter friends night .  Sister Joanne and Brother Terry  introduced their new family member, Janie Larson as the next Grand Organist.  Terry introduced their new escort, Brother Ken.  They are currently AM and AP of Alpha Chapter, and Janie is Organist at Grace Chapter.  It was interestingly pointed out that the last Grand Officer out of Alpha was Sister Ethel Guzzie in 1967, also Grand Organist.

Cards:

Janie Larson

1200 Hunter RD

Ellensburg, WA 98926

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RESULT OF CLUE #7
 
Clue #7
Once again we're on the road in our car
off to meet another shining new star.
The place to be is in this Norwegian town where some can sing:
Famous for its LOCKS and fit for a KING.
       See you Wed. May 3rd @ 7:30 p.m.
** Joanne Clark, AGM
AND THE RESULT OF THIS CLUE IS: 
Wednesday, May 3rd (from the website ...)

    Tonight at Occidental Chapter in Ballard, Sister Joanne and Brother Terry introduced Jill Okicich as the next Grand Esther.  There were 5 past Grand Esthers present and the sidelines were full.  Everyone, including her husband and escort Dennis, is very happy for Jill.  It is a well deserved appointment.

 
 
SADNESS
 
     Evelyn McDonald, mother of Past Grand Matron Sandy McAmmond and former Grand Representative of Nova Scotia and PEI, passed away at 4:50 this morning, Thursday, May 4, at Highline Medical Center.
    At her request, there will be no services.
** Don McAmmond
Cards:
Sandy & Don McAmmond & Family
1027-D NE 130th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
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    It is with much sorrow that I report that our Sister Barbara Kramer of Lakeside Chapter peacefully passed away on Monday, May 1, after being diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in March.  Sister Barbara served as the Worthy Matron of Lakeside Chapter in 1983 and was a Deputy Instructor in 1990.  She was also the chapter secretary for several years and, in spite of deteriorating eye sight, agreed to serve as a Star Point officer for many years.  There will be no service, at her request.  Sister Barbara was a loving and devoted member of Eastern Star, and she will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing and working with her.
    Cards of condolence may be sent to her daughter and son-in-law:
Arda and Don Williams
257 - 140th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA  98005
** Susan Burnett, Secretary, Lakeside Chapter
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    Memorial services for Pauline McAlpine (Polly from Holly) will be held Friday, May 5, Hullbush Funeral Home, Burlington WA.
    Polly passed away Friday, April 21 at "Where the Heart Is" in Burlington WA. after a short illness.
    Polly was an 81 year member of OES and an active member holding an office or pro-teming  until just two years ago.  She served Holly Chapter as Worthy Matron when she was 82 (her first time as WM). She was one of Kit's Kittens.  She became a member of Mt Baker Chapter, Mount Vernon, when Holly merged with Mt Baker.
    Polly was the mother of Nancy Hanson, PM of Mt Baker, Secretary of Cyrene Chapter, Sedro Woolley , and former Grand Representative of South Dakota..
** Nancy Hanson
 
 
 
 
APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS 2006-2007
 
Here is a check off list to fill out as the announcements are made. 
 
Reminders ...  May 6th - May 18th, 2006
 
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Saturday, May 6th ...
 
Nurses Day
 
Monday, May 8th ...
 
Tuesday, May 9th ...
  • Centralia Chapter ... Stated Meeting; 'There's No Place Like Home' Egypt to Kentucky.  Honor Night for Marla Miller, Grand Representative of Kentucky.  Honor Mothers.  Refreshments:  Chuck & Eleanor Battin, Officers & Members.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Doric Chapter, Seattle ... Potluck Dinner:  6:00 PM.  Stated Meeting; Honor Mothers & Sisters; May Birthdays and Anniversaries; Long Form; Chapter Dress.  Refreshments:  Marlena Weimer.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
Wednesday, May 10th ...
 
Thursday, May 11th ...
 
Friday, May 12th ...
 
May 12th - 14th ... Martha Chapter 'manning' Rest Stop, westbound.
 
Saturday, May 13th ...
 
Moon ... Full
 
Sunday, May 14th ...
 
Happy Mother's Day ...
 
 
Monday, May 15th ...
 
Tuesday, May 16th ...
 
Wednesday, May 17th ...
 
Thursday, May 18th ...
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
 
Thank you ...
    I would like to thank all those who sent condolences, prayers and cards in the loss of my son Bill.  There were friends and relatives from Florida to Alaska.  From Pennsylvania and San Diego to Alaska and in between. 
    They had put up 300 chairs in the Sanctuary then added about 50 or so more and people were still standing at the back by the wall.
    Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. 
** Helen & Bill McCormick
PS ... I forgot to put in Fairbanks & Tok, Alaska.  The services were in Anchorage. 
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Vision/Membership Workshop ... 
   Could you put a reminder out to your readership about the Vision/Membership Workshop that will be a part of Hands Across the Border this year?  It will be at 1:00 PM in Worley on Saturday, upstairs in the same room where we will have dinner.  Thanks - looking forward to seeing everyone there.
** Andy Storjohann, PGM, ID
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Passing of a Sister ...
    Connie:  I haven't noticed anyone telling about the death of Clyttie LeVasseur of Olympia 36.  They are having an Eastern Star Memorial at 1 pm today. We were Matrons together. 
** Enid Grabill, Trinity #215
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Long time organist ...
    My Aunt Doris Heathers has been organist for Maple Leaf Chapter in Bellingham, for 50 years I think it was the last installation, but check w/ someone for the real #.   Sandy McAmmond would know, I think she helped install up there, I can't remember, I know I installed her at 40 something. ...
** Jill Okicich
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Passing of Two PGP's in New Mexico ...
    It is with a great deal of sadness that I announce the deaths of two of our past grand patrons:  Ret. Col. Moyers S. Shore, who served in 1970-71 over the "Open Door to Service" session with his WGP Mildred Cole; and Denny E. Sprinkle, who served in 2000-2001 over the "Stars Into Tomorrow" session with his WGM Betty Robertson.
    Denny's wife, Betty, might enjoy hearing from members at:
Betty Sprinkle
137 Sasser Drive
Clovis, NM  87101
** Rosemary Archibeque, Jr PGM/NM/GGC, Turquoise # 71, Rio Rancho, NM GGC
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Website ...
The National Strategy For Pandemic Influenza. Info at...
 http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=66&z=1

THE EMERGENCY EMAIL & WIRELESS NETWORK
 http://www.emergencyemail.org/
** NewsEmergency.com
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Alpha Chapter's Friendship Night ...
    Alpha Chapter, Cle Elum, had a well-attended Friendship Night.  Thank you all for coming and making the evening memorable.  JoAnn & Terry were in attendance and announced the newest member of their Grand Family.  Alpha Chapter is so proud to have our accomplished musician, Janie Larson, as Grand Organist for the 2006-07 term.    We wish her and the new Grand Family the very best and a wonderful year.  
     Cards may be sent to Janie Larson, 1200 Hunter Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926. 
** Jeanine Baunsgard, WM Alpha Chapter
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Mayo ...
  Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000  jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its  stop in New York.
    This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise  ever delivered to Mexico. But, as we know, the great ship did not  make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the  cargo was forever lost.
    The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were  eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day  of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.
    The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
** Ora Carlin
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Alzheimer T-Shirts ... 

To all members,
    A limited number of T-Shirts for Alzheimer’s will be available at Grand Chapter. (We have mostly Large sizes.)  Polos may be ordered before June 10th to be picked up at Grand Chapter.  Polos will NOT be available at Grand Chapter to purchase and take home. However, you may still order the Polo shirts at Grand Chapter to be delivered to your home.
    Also, to everyone that has purchased a t-shirt or polo please bring them with you to Grand Chapter; we are all going to wear them on Tuesday.  Thank you to everyone for your support it has been a great success.
 ** Pam Rookard, T-Shirt Chairman
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It's a fact ...

    In the late 1899's, hunters sought great egrets during breeding season for their showy plumes.  First-year juveniles are nearly identical to adults except only breeding adults sport long tail plumes.  And now you know!!!

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Rada Uphus Chapter #208 O.E.S.
Submitted by Vincent DiGiulio PP Sentinel
 

   Well another month has passed us by and we are now approaching the summer months.  To all who have attended the Meetings under the guidance of our new Worthy Matron "Jeanne", at our new location in Bothell, I wish to say Thank you.  The social times after the meetings seem to be getting longer which I believe is great.  We all are sharing ideas, memories, and more especially some of the greatest company anyone can ever desire.  Brothers and sister of Rada Uphus there is no better family than that which I believe has developed out of the compassion and careering each and every member of the Chapter has for each other. Granted there are differences but that is part of life and I must pat everyone on the back for setting their differences aside and being there for each other.  These are my observations and those of others who have commented on the fun had, after the meetings end, in the Social Hall.  So to all who have not yet attended a meeting I urge you to join us for a very enjoyable evening.  Don't forget the Day we now meet is the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month there are no formal meetings in July and August and only 1 meeting in June and that is June 6th.
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Pennsylvania Grand Chapter Session ...
 
Anybody interested?  This is the Amish Country.  
** Cindy Jaymes, Dorothy Bradford Chapter
112th PENNSYLVANIA GRAND CHAPTER SESSION - JUNE 19, 2006 - JUNE 21, 2006
YORK EXPO CENTER, YORK, PA
 
Friday, June 16 - Grand Officers and Sessions Dinner
Saturday, June 17 - Saturday Night Entertainment
Sunday, June 18 - Church Service
Sunday - June 18 - Grand Banquet
Monday, June 19 -Session - Reports and Introductions
Tuesday, June 20 - Session - Election
Tuesday, June 20 - Grand Conductress Dinner
Wednesday, June 21 -Session - Reports and Closing
Wednesday, June 21 Golden Stars Luncheon
Wednesday, June 21 - Installation of Grand Officers
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Eastern Star ring and other things ...
Hi Connie,
    I just read the latest edition of the Stars of Washington and was interested in the letters regarding the way that we should wear our Eastern Star rings.  My dad told me to wear it so the white point was toward my body that way when someone asked to see the ring you would have to turn your hand up with your fist closed - thus preventing the possibilty of someone pulling the ring off your finger.
    Dad also impressed on me to have my Eastern Star emblem on my car at all times in case I did break down while on the road.  It works.  Not only have I helped a member who had a break down but also when I had to help a friend who was new to our area and had been called to meet with a State Patrol officer on I-5 ( to pick up her nephew) .  She did not get the direction to travel (North or South).  It was at night and as I headed north on I-5  I spotted the trooper  but it was to late to pull off the road so after doing an exit turn around and finally pulling in front of the trooper  -  his comment to me was - 'I saw you go by as I saw your Masonic emblems".
** Phyllis Hippler, PM Cyclamen Chapter #65, Grand Representative of Delaware, in Washington
    And another great reason to have Masonic License Plates.  You do not have to be a Mason to have them, you know!  A great idea for the woman who travels alone! 
 

 

 

MAY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....

  • May 6 ... OES:  Hands Across the Border; Worley, Idaho. 

  • May 6 ... GL:  Grand Worthy Advisor Reception, Port Orchard.  2:00 PM.  Tux/Ladies

  • May 6 ... GL:  Districts 6 & 7 Meeting; Alki Masonic Center, West Seattle; 6:00 PM.  Workshop will begin at 5:00 PM. TU/Ladies

  • May 6 ... EKS:  Spring Ceremonial and Banquet.  Social:  6:00 PM; Banquet:  7:00 PM. 

  • May 7 ... OES;  Inland Empire Past Deputy Luncheon.

  • May 7 ... CHIPS:  Drawing for the Pendant ... either at Ashler Lodge or Bothell Police Station; 2:00 PM  

  • May 8 ... GL:  Special Meeting (Hospitality Check).  TU

  • May 9 ... GL:  Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 Stated Meeting, Anacortes; 6:30 PM.  TU/Ladies

  • May 10 ... GL:  Nile All Masonic Night; Seattle; 5:00 PM.  Tux/TU

  • May 10 - 12 ... OES:  BC & Yukon Grand Chapter.

  • May 12 ... GL:  Visit Spokane Shriners' Hospital; Spokane; 10 AM. TU/Ladies

  • May 13 ... OES:  Northwest Patrons/Line Officers Dinner. 

  • May 13 ... GL:  One-Day Conferral; Landmark on the Sound, Des Moines; 8:00 AM.  Tux/TU

  • May 13 ... GL:  Regional Workshop; Landmark on the Sound, Des Moines; 8:30 AM; TU

  • May 13 ... GL:  St. Alban Conclave, Nile Temple; 5:30 PM.  Tux

  • May 15 ... GL:  York Rite Grand Sessions, Skagit Casino Hotel; 9:00 AM.  TU

  • May 15 ... GL:  West Gate Lodge No. 128, Kirkland, Stated Meeting; 6:30 PM.  TU/Ladies

  • May 16 ... OES:  Honor Night for Mary Helen Johnon, Westside Chairman; Vancouver.

  • May 16 ... EKS:  Special Ladies Luncheon.

  • May 20 ... GL:  Roche Harbor Outdoor 2nd Degree; 10:00 AM.  TU/Ladies

  • May 20 ... OES:  Central Washington Line Officers Luncheon.

  • May 20-21 ... CHIPS:  Seattle Street Fair; University Lodge to host CHIP's Program. 200 children possible. 

  • May 21 ... OES:  Southwest Association Luncheon, Chehalis. 

  • May 22 ... GL:  EXCOM Meeting; Des Moines; 12:00 PM.  TU

  • May 22 ... GL:  Landmark on the Sound Trustee Meeting; Des Moines; 4:00 PM.  TU

  • May 23 ... GL:  Finance Meeting; Lake City; 1:30 PM.  TU

  • May 24 ... GL:  Cyclamen Chapter OES Stated Meeting; Auburn.  Tux/Ladies

  • May 26-28 ... GL:  Hiyak Festival, New Westminster, BC.  TU/Ladies

  • May 29 ... GL:  Memorial Service, New Tacoma Cemetery; 9:00 AM; TU

  • May 30 ... GL:  Jurisprudence Committee Meeting, Everett Masonic Center, 10:00 AM.  Casual

  • May 31 - Jun 3 ... GL:  Grand Lodge of Oregon, Eagle Crest Resort; Tux/TU

OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron

GL:  Events with the Grand Master
EKS:  Events with El Katif Shrine, Spokane
CHIPS:  Childhood Identification Program
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. 

 
 
INVITATION
 
It's Spring Time
NORTHWEST PAGO CLUB
cordially invites you and your escort to honor our
Worthy Grand Matron, Ann Gates
and Worthy Grand Patron, Brian Gross
Saturday, May 13, 2006; 12:00 Noon
Snohomish Masonic Center
6th & 'B' Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
 
Send lunch reservations and $6.00 per person to:
Colleen Wall
12320 Seattle Hill RD
Snohomish, WA 98296
RSVP by May 1st, 2006 (OOPS)
DUES ARE DUE!  NW PAGO Secretary/Treasurer:  $5.00
 
 

 

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER APPOINTEES

 
COLORADO:  
    Saturday night in Trinidad, RWAGM Barbara Benton and RWAGP William Owen announced the following appointments for the 2006 - 2009 Triennium.
Barbara Harrington, PGM - GGCCM - Vision Quest (Membership)
Russell Sharpe, PGP - GGCCM - Youth
Larry Wullbrandt, PGP - GGCCM - Registration
Donna Yanz, PGM - Ambassador to Italy
Josephine Kozacek - Ambassador to Columbia & Peru
Willa Childerston, Mt. Zion 133 - Friend of The Feather (Special Appointment)
    We are each honored and pleased to be selected to serve GGC during the next triennium and represent Colorado during our travels.
** Larry Wullbrandt, PGP 
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UTAH:

    John G. Kaddas, Cancer

    Barbara Youngberg, Visionquest

    Laura Jo McDermaid, Western Area Visionquest

    Lisa Murray, PM - Friends of a Feather

--Laurel Wadley, PM, Secretary, Mt Olympus 23, Midvale, Ut

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INDIANA: 

    Beryl Harrison, PGP - International Temple Board

    Joyce Small, PGM - Visioneer

    Melanie Marcy - Friend of the Feather.

 ---Sarah Foley, P.M., Irvington # 364, Indianapolis, IN, Fortville # 149, Fortville, IN

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MISSISSIPPI:

    Jacob Aucoin,  PGP, Shrine Hospital

    Janice Crisco, PGM, ESTARL

    Charles Davis, PGP, my Worthy Grand Patron, Visonquest

    Frankie Aycock, PGM, Ritual

    Sara Collins, PM, Friends of a Feather

            Also please remember one of Mississippi's dear members Peggy Blanchard, whose Grandson was killed in Iraq this week. He was only 21 and had been there only 2 months.  His Hummer hit a mine.

 ---Frankie Aycock, PGM, Indianola Chapter #44, Inverness, MS

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NEW MEXICO:  

    Virgie George, PGM, Worthy Grand Martha

    Georgia Morphis, PGM, Youth Committee.

    Lucy Spencer, PGM, Vision Quest

    William Homer Young, PGP, Jurisprudence

    Walt Argall, PGP, International Temple Committee

    Jean Lewis, PGM, Ambassador to Alaska

    Dorothy Pitsford, PGM, Ambassador to Japan and Guam

    Harvey Lewis, PGP, Cancer Committee

    Wanda Brown, PM, "Friend of The Feather"

 ---Harvey Lewis, PGP, Alamo #11, Alamogordo, NM

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    And next issue of the STARS should have the list of those who received GGC appointments ... what with the Hands Across the Border.  So let me know!!!

 

 

 

 

RITUAL COMPETITION

 

 

Sunday, June 25th

Yakima Sun Dome

12:00 to 4:00 PM

 

    Grand Chapter will soon be upon us, and many of you have already made plans to attend the ‘Seasons of Evergreen Friendship’ Session.  The annual Ritual Competition event will be a wonderful prelude to the celebration of Worthy Grand Matron, Ann, and Worthy Grand Patron Brian’s year-long

‘OES Tour of Washington’. 

     We are once again looking forward to the excellent ritualistic work from our members, and encourage everyone to compete, either in an individual category, or as part of a team.  A member may compete in only one individual or team category.  Remember, the participants for a team competition are not required to be from the same Chapter.  Nothing would please us more than to welcome a record number of competitors and to have each chapter represented at this year’s competition. 

     The registration deadline is June 1, so there is still time to submit your registration form and to fine-tune your favorite part before the competition on June 25.  And, we’re anxiously waiting to hear from some of you who have told us you plan to compete.  Can you hear my mailbox beckoning! 

     Registration forms are available on the new Website, www.washingtonoes.org or by contacting one of the committee members.  We’re also available for anyone needing a little nudge of encouragement!  Just remember … ALL COMPETITORS ARE WINNERS!!  And who doesn’t want to be a winner?! 

     The 2006 Ritualistic Competition Committee:

   Sue Burnett, Chairman   supernet1@aol.com  or  (425) 392-8112

   Mary Norton, Key City Chapter #71

   Vivki Chamberlain, Magnolia Chapter #194

   Kathy Thisted, Maple Leaf Chapter #58

 ** Sue Burnett, Chairman

 

 

 

INVITATION

 

ASTRAL CHAPTER NO. 75

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

IS HOSTING A “FRIENDS NIGHT”

on MAY 16th

 

TAKE THE HIGH ROAD OR THE “LOUGH” ROAD

AND MEET WITH THE macDUFF CLAN.

Let’s show our appreciation to our sister

Joy Lough

General grand chapter cancer committee chairman

And Past grand matron of the grand chapter of washington

 

Join us for dinner at 6:15 P.m.

The dinner will be by donation

all proceeds will go to the general grand chapter Cancer committee

In joy’s name For use in the state of washington

 

Scottish entertainment will be provided during dinner.

 

STATED MEETING TO FOLLOW AT 8:00 PM

 RSVP by may 12th

To

Kathleen miller                                                              carole lee walk

(509) 662-1283                                                            (509)886-4407

dkmiller@nwi.net                                                          clwalk@genext.net

** Fred Walk

 
  
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
 
DEER PARK LODGE NO. 134 ... Jerry Gedreau, WM
May 8 - Stated Meeting - Second Degree; 7:30 PM.
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DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83, Black Diamond ... Joe Orlando, WM
 
 
May 9 ... May Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
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DISTRICT NO. 25 ... VWB Loren Sutton, Deputy of the Grand Master
May 6 ... District 25 Meeting at the Wheel Inn Cafe in Steptoe, 12:00 noon, for lunch.
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DISTRICT NO. 30 ... VWB Karl Hill, Deputy of the Grand Master
May 13 ... Meeting at 6:00 pm followed by the Annual Hunters Strawberry Feed at the Columbia High School in Hunters. No dinner will be served.
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FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO. 313, Des Moines ... Bob Starowski, WM
May 5-7 ... Spring Campout. 
May 13 ... Formal Meeting; MRC, OV of DGM #13; 9:30 AM.
May 13 ... Texas Hold'em Poker Party. 
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NEWPORT LODGE NO. 144 ... L. Ted Shrum, WM
May 18 ... Stated Meeting; First Degree; 7:30 PM. 
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SPOKANE LODGE NO. 34 ..............
May 9 ... Will confer the Fellowcraft degree for Brother Mark Harris, start at 7:00 pm, Blue Room of the Spokane Downtown Masonic Temple.
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TEMPLE LODGE NO. 42, Cheney ... Rob Steiner, WM
 
May 19 & 20 ... Lodge & Martha Chapter #60 OES - Cheney Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, EWU Woodward Field, 6 PM to 10 AM.
       
(If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 
 

 

A Little Something For or About Masonry

Contributed by Howie Wynia
 

    Over the centuries many well known men have been members of our Noble Craft. For a few moments, please allow your imaginations to run wild and consider what may take place at the Installation of The Celestial Lodge, otherwise known as the Grand Lodge Above. 
    Even though it was late fall, there was a warm breeze blowing and the sun was setting behind the Lodge Hall. Gathered in the parking lot filled with their works were Bros Henry Ford, Ransom Olds, Walter Chrysler, John Willys and Andre Citroen. The only vehicle missing was Bro Hart
Massey's tractor. 
    Greeting members in the entrance hall was Bro Cliff Arquette of Charley Weaver fame and Bro Ed Wynn. In the boardroom, a group of senior DeMolays were gathered including Bros Walter Disney, Chet Huntley, Wendell Corey, Van Johnson, Robert Cummings, John Steinbeck, Fred McMurray and John Cameron Swayze. 
    King Gillette, razor in hand, passed the lodge caretaker who was having a minor problem with his vacuum cleaner, which was quickly cleared up with the help of its inventor, Bro Frank Hoover, while at the other end of the hallway Bros Emmett Kelly, Clyde Beatty and all seven of the Ringling
 Bros were discussing the Shrine Circus. 
    Taking a quick look into the Banquet Hall, Bros John Molson, Frederick Pabst and Joseph Schlitz were busy rolling in some kegs of beer for Bros Sam Bronfman, late President of Seagrams Distillers, who was setting up the bar for the Festive Board to follow the Ceremony. Bro Colonel
Harland Sanders was cooking up a storm in the kitchen and it was an easy guess as to what the evening meal would consist of. 
    The orchestra members for the dance to follow the Banquet were tuning. Members of this All-Star group included leader Paul Whiteman, WC Handy, Nat King Cole, Irving Berlin, George M Cohan, Cyril Stapleton, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie and Al Jolson. Tonight's performance would be M.C.ed by Bros Arthur Godfrey and Danny Thomas. Magical Bros Harry Houdini and Harry Blackstone were setting up their props while Bros WC Fields, Oliver Hardy, Bud Abbott, Harpo Marx, and Foster Brooks were fine tuning their comedy routines for tonight's show which was being produced by Bros Cecil B DeMille, Flo Ziegfeld, Louis B Mayer, Hall Wallis and DW Griffiths. 
    A number of sports celebrities were gathering together, including Bros Abe Saperstein, creator of the Harlem Globetrotters, who was explaining his version of the game to Bro James Naismith, the inventor of the game. They were joined by baseballers Bros Charles Ebbetts, Ty Cobb, Branch Rickey and Cy Young, the first pitcher to be inducted into the Baseball
 Hall of Fame.

      A little further along the hall was an array of masons dressed in knee breeches, lace cuffs and powdered wigs, others in tuxedos, including  Bros Kit Carson, Davey Crockett and Buffalo Bill Cody, clad in their  familiar buckskins, Chiefs Crazy Bull, Tecumseh and Joseph Brant in their native
 attire. Most colorful are the military uniforms of Lord Nelson, Lord Cornwallis, Captain James Cook, the Duke of Wellington and John Paul Jones. 
    I was gazing in awe at these members of Celestial Lodge, when the Grand Master, MW Bro Harry Truman, appeared from the preparation room accompanied by Bros John Jacob Astor, Luther Burbank, JC Penney, Adlai Stevenson and Jennings Bryan. 
    Bro John Diefenbaker had just signed the Tyler's Register with one of Bro John Shaeffer's pens. He was accompanied by Bros Robert Borden and RB Bennett. fellow Canadian Prime Ministers, and by Bro Joe Smallwo od of Newfoundland. 
    At this time, the Tyler, Bro J Edgar Hoover, informed the brethren that the meeting was about to come to order. On entering the lodge room the brethren were greeted by the Inner Guard, Bro Paul Revere. Seated already were polar explorers, Robert F Scott of England and Bro Richard E Bird of the United States, together with Matthew G Perky and Canada's Henry Larsen. Bro Charles Lindbergh could be seen in deep conversation with Bros Hap Arnold, Gus Grissom, Eddie Rickenbaker and Charles Kingsford-Smith.  

      From the Junior Warden's station came a burst of laughter. Bro Will Rogers had brought broad smiles to the faces of the Royal personages gathered around him, including George 1, Frederick the .Great, Gustav V of Sweden and George VI.  To the right of the Junior Warden's chair, architect Sir Christopher Wren was joined by Statue of Liberty sculptor Frederic Bartholdi.  

      Bros Norman Vincent Peale and Peter Marshall, who would assume the Chaplain's duties this evening, were in conversation with the DuPonts, Peter and Victor, and the Rothschilds, James and Nathan. 
    Gathered around the Secretary's desk, Bro Rudyard Kipling was discussing the evening's proceedings with Bro Robert Burns, who was to give one of the Charges assisted by Bro Mark Twain. Also taking part were Bros Conan Doyle, Walter Scott, Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope and Robert Service.  

      The Grand Organist, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was discussing last minute changes with Bros Gilbert and Sullivan.  

      Bros Clark Gable, Peter Sellers, Wallace Beery, Douglas Fairbanks and Brian Donleavy were discussing boxing with champions Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson and Sugar Ray Robinson. Another small group, in the persons of Bros John Wayne, Hoot Gibson and Tom Mix, were listening to Bro William Thaddeus Phillips, also known as Butch Cassidy.  
    The founding members, Bros George Washington, Sir John A MacDonald, Guiseppe Garibaldi, Benito Jaurez, John Hancock and Ben Franklin were seated in the East. They have been joined by Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore. The Generals, Omar Bradley, Jimmy Doolittle,  George
 C Marshall, John Pershing and Douglas McArthur, take their seats next  to Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.  

      The Lodge Treasurer, Bro Henry Knox was busy collecting dues from Bros Thomas E Dewey and William McKinley. The Master, MW Bro HRH The Duke of Connaught, has rapped the gavel to call the Lodge to order and it is now time for us to depart.  

     With one last took at this brilliant assembly, one wonders what the public's perception of Freemasonry might be if they were able to visit such a lodge.

 

 

MASONIC NEWS

149th Annual Communication
Ocean Shores, Washington
June 8-10, 2006
 
SPECIAL EVENTS
 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2006
GOLF TOURNAMENT; 12:00 noon
Ocean Shores Golf Club

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2006
FELLOWSHIP DINNER; No-Host Reception 6:00 p.m.  Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Pacific Room, Ocean Shores Convention Center
DANCE TO FOLLOW

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2006
 SECRETARIES’ DINNER; 5:30 p.m.
Wave & Surf Room, Ocean Shores Convention Center
 
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS; 8:00 p.m.
Pacific Room, Ocean Shores Convention Center

 SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2006
 GOOSE & GRIDIRON BREAKFAST; 7:30 a.m.
Ocean Shores Senior Center; 885 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW
 
 FLAG DAY PARADE; 11:00 a.m.
Masons meet at the Shiloh Inn Parking Lot at 10:30 a.m
 
 

 

 

 

 
IDAHO OFFICIAL VISITS
 
May 6 ... International Hands Across the Border. 
 
 
NOTES PARENTS LEFT BEHIND
These are REAL notes written by PARENTS in a Tennessee school district.  (Spellings have been left intact.)  Most of them are funny, but some are just sad.
 
  1. MY SON IS UNDER A DOCTOR'S CARE AND SHOULD NOT TAKE PE TODAY.  PLEASE EXECUTE HIM.
  2. PLEASE EXKUCE LISA FOR BEING ABSENT SHE WAS SICK AND I HAD HER SHOT.
  3. DEAR SCHOOL:  PLEASE ECSC's JOHN BEING ABSENT ON JAN. 28, 29, 30,  31, 32 AND ALSO 33.
  4. PLEASE EXCUSE GLORIA FROM JIM TODAY.  SHE IS ADMINISTRATING.
  5. PLEASE EXCUSE ROLAND FROM PE FOR A FEW DAYS.  YESTERDAY HE FELL OUT OF  A TREE AND MISPLACED HIS HIP.
  6. JOHN HAS BEEN ABSENT BECAUSE HE HAD TWO TEETH TAKEN OUT OF HIS FACE.
  7. CARLOS WAS ABSENT YESTERDAY BECAUSE HE WAS PLAYING FOOTBALL.  HE WAS HURT IN THE GROWING PART.
  8. MEGAN COULD NOT COME TO SCHOOL TODAY BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN BOTHERED BY VERY CLOSE VEINS.
  9. CHRIS WILL NOT BE IN SCHOOL CUS HE HAS AN ACRE IN HIS SIDE.
  10. PLEASE EXCUSE RAY FRIDAY FROM SCHOOL.  HE HAS VERY LOOSE VOWELS.
  11. PLEASE EXCUSE PEDRO FROM BEING ABSENT YESTERDAY.  HE HAD (DIAHRE, DYREA, DIREATHE), THE SH**S.  NOTE: [WORDS IN ( )'s WERE CROSSED  OUT.  (Love it!)
  12. PLEASE EXCUSE TOMMY FOR BEING ABSENT YESTERDAY.  HE HAD DIARRHEA, AND HIS BOOTS LEAK.
  13. IRVING WAS ABSENT YESTERDAY BECAUSE HE MISSED HIS BUST.
  14. PLEASE EXCUSE JIMMY FOR BEING.  IT WAS HIS FATHER'S FAULT.  {You  know, this could be legit!}
  15. I KEPT BILLIE HOME BECAUSE SHE HAD TO GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BECAUSE DON'T KNOW WHAT SIZE SHE WEAR.
  16. PLEASE EXCUSE JENNIFER FOR MISSING SCHOOL YESTERDAY.  WE FORGOT TO GET THE SUNDAY PAPER OFF THE PORCH, AND WHEN WE FOUND IT MONDAY.  WE THOUGHT IT WAS SUNDAY.
  17. MY DAUGHTER WAS ABSENT YESTERDAY BECAUSE SHE WAS TIRED.  SHE SPENT A WEEKEND WITH THE MARINES.  {I absolutely LOVE that one!}
  18. PLEASE EXCUSE JASON FOR BEING ABSENT YESTERDAY.  HE HAD A COLD AND COULD NOT BREED WELL.
  19. PLEASE EXCUSE MARY FOR BEING ABSENT YESTERDAY.  SHE WAS IN BED WITH GRAMPS.
  20. GLORIA WAS ABSENT YESTERDAY AS SHE WAS HAVING A GANGOVER.
  21. PLEASE EXCUSE BRENDA.  SHE HAS BEEN SICK AND UNDER THE DOCTOR.
  22. MARYANN WAS ABSENT DECEMBER 11-16, BECAUSE SHE HAD A FEVER, SORETHROAT, HEADACHE AND UPSET STOMACH.  HER SISTER WAS ALSO SICK, FEVER AN SORE THROAT, HER BROTHER HAD A LOW GRADE FEVER AND ACHED ALL OVER.  I WASN'T THE BEST EITHER SORE THROAT AND FEVER.  THERE MUST BE SOMETHING GOING AROUND, HER FATHER EVEN GOT HOT LAST NIGHT.
     
NOW WE KNOW WHY  PARENTS ARE SCREAMING FOR BETTER EDUCATION FOR OUR  KIDS
** Shared by June Liles of NC
 
    I can remember writing an excuse for one of our sons on the day of Halloween.  'Please excuse Doug from classes yesterday.  He was practicing up being a were-wolf for Halloween! ' Son never thought it THAT funny so I had to rewrite it with the correct information!
 
 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 
 
HINT 1:  Did you forget to turn the coffee off again?  Don't ruin the carafe by scrubbing with harsh cleansers, add a few teaspoons of salt and some crushed ice.  Let it sit for a minute, then swirl the mixture. Most of the burnt coffee should come off, the rest will be loosened  so that it will wipe out fairly easily.
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HINT 2:  Burnt Rice! Don't throw it away....  If you burn a pot of rice, place a slice of white or "light" bread on the top of the rice.  Let it sit for a few minutes (5-10).  The burnt taste will be gone but be sure NOT to scrape the bottom of the pan. Just use as much as you can without touching the bottom.
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HINT 3:  Kick the soda and coffee from the drive through window habit. If you must have something to drink in the car, take it with you from home. It's cheaper to make coffee yourself or buy soft drinks from the grocery than to buy it on the go.
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HINT 4:  Place a clove of garlic in plant soil to eliminate bugs.  The garlic keeps the nasty bugs away and will also grow along with your plants.  
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HINT 5:  When planting vegetables, such as radishes, carrots, onions etc., try sprinkling some coffee grounds in the soil first and then plant your seeds.  From time to time, even your garden needs a little pick-me-up. Well, why not coffee? Coffee grounds can really perk things up in the garden--if you serve it up just right! This should keep the worms away and is also a good fertilizer.  
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HINT 6:  To keep your garden tools from rusting, always wipe them off after using and apply a thin coat of baby oil to them.  The next time you use them, the dirt will wipe off very easily.
 
 
RECIPES
 
Fresh Mushroom Soup
 
16 ounces Portobello mushrooms
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
2 cups mushroom, chicken or beef broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/4 cup water
1 Tablespoon flour
2 cups cooked small pasta
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
   Salt and pepper to taste
 
    Clean the mushrooms with a mushroom brush or damp paper towel and finely chop. Sauté the mushrooms in the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the liquid evaporates. Add the broth and bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally; reduce the heat.
    Whisk the heavy cream, water and flour in a bowl until blended and add the cream mixture gradually to the mushroom mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in the pasta. Add additional flour for a thicker consistency or additional water for a thinner consistency if desired.
    Simmer just until heated through, stirring occasionally. Season with Creole seasoning, salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls. You may substitute any variety of mushrooms for the Portobello mushrooms.
    NOTE:  A light cream-based soup. For a lighter version, reduce the butter to two Tablespoons and substitute another eight to twelve ounces of broth for the cream. SERVES:  4
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Asiago Bread
 
1 Loaf Rhodes Bread Dough or 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen
1 1/2 cups grated asiago cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon olive oil
 
    Roll loaf or combined rolls into a 10x15-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups asiago cheese and dill weed. Roll up starting with a long side to resemble a French loaf. Place seam down on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cut 4 or 5 1/4-inch deep slits on top. cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 45-60 minutes.
    Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Quickly brush with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Return to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
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Golden Mushroom Pork & Apples
from Campbell's Kitchen
 
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each ) Campbell's(R) Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
8 boneless pork chops, 3/4" thick
4 large Granny Smith apples, sliced
2 large onions, sliced
 
Directions: MIX soup, water, sugar, Worcestershire and thyme in slow cooker. Add pork, apples and onions. COVER and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hr.* or until done. Serves 8. 
    TIP: *Or on HIGH 4 to 5 hr.
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Hot Artichoke - Seafood Dip

2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 (6 ounce) packages frozen crabmeat with shrimp, thawed, drained, and flaked
1/2 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs

TO PREPARE: Combine ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into a lightly greased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with crackers. Can be assembled ahead.
    NOTE:  If the frozen crabmeat with shrimp is hard to find, use 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat and 1 (6 ounce) can shrimp, drained. SERVES:  12 - 14
 
 
 
HELOISE

 

 

SOME JOKES
 
      IN MOST OF THE NORTHERN STATES, THERE IS A POLICY  OF CHECKING ON ANY STALLED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY