THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
Friday, June 23rd, 2006
CORRECTION
I have one correction for you from your latest Stars. Per
WGM Ann, all members of Washington Grand Chapter, including the
Past Grands and the WGM and WGP will pick up their
registration and credentials from their Chapter, not
from distinguished guests. The only people who should pick up
their registration from distinguished guests are the
out-of-state visitors. Otherwise, they will have to pick up
their registration and then get into another line to pick up
their credentials and that's what we're trying to avoid. I saw
Ann at Oregon's Grand Chapter and verified this with her. Sorry
for any confusion.
** Stephanie Hoye, Credentials
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
Hi Connie ... Please post this. I have been watching and I surprise that
no one has told you about Mable Linbo. Her health is
going down hill, she now living at her daughters, with hospice care, she
has a rare form of leukemia and has given not long to be around to smile
in our faces. She was Grand Matron ( I don't remember what year.)
She would love cards. Address is
% Mardonna Tyler
26810 33rd Ave S
Kent WA 98032
Thanks Connie
** Ruth Spreen
CYBER CHAT ... FRIDAY June 16, 2006
Update: Message from Sister Edith Tracey Whitaker, PGM/VT,
regarding Committal Service for Brother Charles (better known as
Chuck) F. Whitaker, PGP/MA, who passed away May 7, 2006 in
Florida. It will be on Saturday, July 1st at the River View Cemetery in
Wilmington, VT at 1:00 pm.
Because Chuck was a Past Master of Star Lodge and Athol Lodge, both of
Athol ,MA, members of the merged Star-Athol Lodge will conduct a Masonic
Service An Eastern Star Service will be conducted by Past Grand Officers of
Massachusetts and Vermont.
Directions to the cemetery are: Take Route 9 West out of Brattleboro,
VT to Wilmington. In the center of the town at the traffic light take a
right onto Route 100 North. Go for approximately one-quarter miles and you
will come to a fork in the road where you want to stay to the right, which
is Stowe Hill Road. (soon after you take the right at the traffic light
there will be a fork in the road but this isn't the fork you want) Go
approximately one-half miles where the Cemetery will be on your left. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any Hospice or Respite House
of the person's choosing. A chance to gather with the family and
refreshments will follow at the Masonic Lodge in the center of Wilmington
following the service.
Cards of sympathy may be sent to Sister Edie
c/o Edna Bemis (her sister-in-law)
P.O.Box 148
Jacksonville, VT 05342-0148
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EASY TICK REMOVAL
A School Nurse has written the info below -- good enough to share.
And it really works!!
I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to
remove a tick. This is great , because it works in those places
where it's some times difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes,
in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with
the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the
tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when
you lift it away.
This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was
frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for
me. Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would
be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice
because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it
with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to
say, "It worked!"
Please pass on everyone needs this helpful hint.
** Thanks, Ted!
GGC APPOINTMENTS IN ND
We have just returned from our 112th annual Grand Chapter session. It
was a fine Session and we were delighted to have many visitors from other
Jurisdictions.
Sister Barbara Benton, Brother Fred Clarke, and several other General
Grand Chapter friends were in attendance. The opening evening, Sister
Barbara Benton announced the appointments for her three years as our Most
Worthy Grand Matron. Her ND appointments are as follows:
General Grand Chapter Committee Members:
Joanne Buriak, PGM member, Credentials Committee
Harlan Pratt, PGP Co-Chair, International Peace Garden Chapel
Mark Hoffmann, PGP Visionquest
Friend of a Feather: Gloria Plummer, PM
Ambassador: Bonnie Elefson, PGM, Chairman of Ambassadors & Ambassador to the
Philippines.
Our last appointment was greeted with great joy, for ND has not been so
honored for many years:
Audrey Well, PGM, Worthy Grand Warder
Needless to say, all of us feel humble and happy to be allowed to give
further service to GGC.
Fraternally,
** Bonnie Elefson, PGM ND, Bismarck Chapter #11, Bismarck, ND GGC
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Back home ...
I'd like to thank all of you for your prayers, cards, visits etc during
David's surgery and rehab treatment.
He is back with us in Yucca Valley and sounds and talks like nothing
ever took place. He plans on being in Chapter on Monday evening. We are all
looking forward to seeing him. Our prayers where answered. Thank YOU!
** Fran Cox, Organist, Desert Valley Chapter #602, Yucca Valley, Ca
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Oops!
Thanks for the plug in the "Stars" for the Journal, Connie. Not that
it's that important, but I think Donna Bigl from Alberta would not like
for me to be Worthy Grand Martha. I'll stick with Worthy Grand ELECTA
instead, ok? (I know yours was just a typo because you and I have talked
about this. I just don't want to confuse anyone.) The main thing is that
your members stop by and pick up some subscription blanks! (Hope you don't
mind my teasing you.)
Now let me again congratulate you on your appointment and wish you the
best for the year ahead.
Fraternal love,
** Jo Bornholdt, Worthy Grand Electa, Chairman/Editor Eastern Star
Journal
Remember
members ... stop by Registration and pick up your subscription form. It's
a great magazine! And sorry, Sister Jo! As I said ... I know that you
know that I know you are Worthy Grand Electa. NOTE: We are having Sister
Donna Bigl from Alberta attend our Grand Chapter. And she is indeed our
Worthy Grand Martha!
JUNE MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....
OES: Events with Worthy Grand
Matron
GL: Events with the Grand Master
EKS:
Events with El Katif Shrine, Spokane
CHIPS:
Childhood Identification Program
AMAR:
Amaranth
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.
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83, Black
Diamond ... Joe Orlando, WM
July 8 - 9: Black Diamond Miner Days.
July 8: Pancake Breakfast (Temple Board);
8:00 AM.
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FIDALGO LODGE NO. 77
June 27 ... Special Communication; Degree
Work; 7:00 PM.
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NEWPORT LODGE NO. 144 .... VWB
L. Ted Shrum, WM
July 1 ... Special Communication; First
Degree; 9:00 AM. Pizza following.
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PENINSULAR LODGE NO. 95
June 29 ... Special Communication; Table
Lodge; 6:30 PM.
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WHIDBEY LODGE NO. 15 ...
June 24 ... Table Lodge.
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(If you wish to have
your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
MASONIC NEWS
Attention all Motorcycle Enthusiast
The Grand Master has given us permission to form a Chapter of the
"Masonic Motorcycle Club International" in our Jurisdiction. If you are
interested please send an e-mail to VWB Steve Guffy @
steveg@genext.net Please include the
following information Your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and
your Lodge name and number. You have the chance to be a Charter Member of
this Chapter.
Fraternally,
** VWB Steve Guffy
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GRAND LODGE OF WASHINGTON OFFICERS
ELECTED GRAND
OFFICERS
Grand Master
MW
Charles W. McQuery
Deputy Grand
Master
RW Wayne I. Smith
Senior Grand
Warden
RW Douglas E. Tucker
Junior Grand
Warden
RW
Gale H. Kenney
Grand Secretary
RW David P. Owen
APPOINTED GRAND
OFFICERS
Grand Chaplain
VW
S. Ashley Brinkley
Grand Lecturer
VW
Kenneth G. Callahan
Grand Orator
VW
John F. Browne
Grand Historian
VW
Dean Heinemann
Grand Marshal
VW
Norman A. Watts
Senior Grand
Deacon
VW John Henry Williams
Junior Grand
Deacon
VW
Edward N. Logan
Grand Standard
Bearer
VW Charles R. Davis
Grand Sword Bearer
W Albert Stretch Bledsoe
Grand Bible Bearer
W Cipriano Santa Rosa
Senior Grand
Steward
VW
David S. Comrie
Junior Grand
Steward
W
Alden D. Sarmiento
Grand Musician
Bro. Gary W. Emmons
Grand Tyler
VW
Forest Whitehall
Asst. Grand
Secretary
VW Donald J. Campbell
Asst. Grand
Secretary
VW Karl S. Reith
DEPUTIES
OF THE GRAND MASTER
District No. 2
VW Robert Nygren
District No. 3
VW Jerald Lingle
District No. 4
VW C. Blair Leckie
District No. 5
VW James R. Maher
District No. 6
VW Tee-Squant-Nee Jackson
District No. 7
VW William G. Werner
District No. 8
VW G. Santy Lascano
District No. 9
VW Charrison W. Lochaby
District No. 10
VW Glenn W. Hutchings
District No. 11
VW Darel E. Maxfield
District No. 12
VW Charles C. Compton, Jr.
District No. 13
VW Keven M. Davis
District No. 14
VW Bruce H. Gardner
District No. 15
VW William Hammontree
District No. 16
VW Louis Summers
District No. 17
VW Bruce York
District No. 18
VW Kirk Northcut
District No. 19
VW David Daily
District No. 20
VW Robert Schaefer
District No. 21
VW Curtin R. Neal
District No. 22
VW Gordie T. Cockle
District No. 23
VW John P. Harris, III
District No. 24
VW Chris B. Greene
District No. 25
VW John W. Brewer
District No. 26
VW Myron Power
District No. 27
VW Charles Young
District No. 28
VW L. Kenneth Lee
District No. 29
VW Marino (Gene) G. Steinolfson
District No. 30
VW L. Ted Shrum
District No. 33
VW Brian Gilbert
Special Deputy
MW James N. Reid, Jr.
Special Deputy
VW Charles Brockway
LOWRY'S HINTS
HINT 1 Sparkling Clean Jacuzzi: Here is a great way to
get your Jacuzzi sparkling clean, get yourself some automatic dishwashing
detergent (Cascade, Electrosol, etc., preferably with bleach). Fill your
tub as full as possible without overflowing with hot water. Depending on
the size of your tub, put anywhere from 3 to 6 cups of detergent into the
full "hot" tub and turn it on. Keep the jets on for 20-30 minutes. You
won't get the "Bubbles" because the detergent doesn't bubble. You won't
believe how your tub sparkles. No more ring around the Jacuzzi! For your
regular tub, let sit for a few hours then clean it out with soft brush
that you use for cleaning.
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HINT 2: Candle Wax Removed From Wood. Soften the wax
with a hair dryer. Remove wax with a paper towel and wash with a solution
of vinegar and water.
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HINT 3: Use direct withdrawal on every bill as possible.
This not only includes monthly items but things such as insurance. The
main idea here is to SAVE
STAMPS. A typical household can save over $40.00 per year on stamp costs
by using direct with-drawal. This is a Secure system.
RECIPES
Overnight Spinach Manicotti
>From Light & Tasty
A friend gave me an awesome recipe for manicotti...and I set
out to make it a little healthier. Now, whether we have company, my husband
asks me to serve this. Even our 2-year-old son loves it! Tonya Fitzgerald
of West Monroe, Louisiana
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 cup
mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg whites, parsley, salt, onion
powder, pepper and garlic powder. Combine spaghetti sauce and water; spread
1 cup in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Stuff uncooked
manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over tomato sauce. Top with
remaining sauce. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30- minutes before baking. Sprinkle with
remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for
40-45 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 7 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO: Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 stuffed shells)
equals 423 calories, 13 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 1,128
mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:
2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Spinach Braid
Braided right-over-left or left-over-right, with this Spinach Braid
there'll be no leftovers tonight!
12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls or 1 loaf Rhodes Bread Dough, thawed & risen
8 oz cream cheese
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 egg
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped ham
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
additional Parmesan cheese, if desired
Directions: Spray board or counter with non-stick cooking spray. Roll dough
into a 12x18-inch rectangle. With a clean ruler, gently mark a 4-inch space
down the center. Then mark dough into 2-inch strips horizontally. Cover with
plastic wrap and let rest. Mix cream cheese, spinach, basil, rosemary, egg,
Parmesan cheese and ham in bowl. Remove wrap and spread mixture down center
of the dough. Sautι mushrooms, onion, garlic, butter, salt and pepper.
Spread it on top. Make cuts on sides of dough from filling to dough edges.
Begin braid by folding top row toward filling. Then fold strips left over
right, right over left. Fold bottom end towards filling and finish by
pulling last strip and tucking under. Lift braid with both hands and place
on large sprayed baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake at 350° F 35-45 minutes or until golden
brown.
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Hearty Eight-Layer Salad
>From Quick Cooking
I'm a 77-year-old great-grandmother and have been making this
satisfying salad for years. It's my most requested recipe for family
gatherings. It's simple to make ahead of time and looks lovely with all of
its tasty layers. Dijon mustard gives a nice kick to the dressing. -Noreen
Meyer, Madison, Wisconsin
1-1/2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup julienned fully cooked ham
1 cup julienned hard salami
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS: Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse
with cold water. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Place the lettuce in a
2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with macaroni and eggs. Sprinkle with salt
and pepper. Layer with ham, salami and peas. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream,
green onions and mustard. Spread over the top. Cover and refrigerate for
several hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and
parsley. Yield: 10 servings.
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COOKING TIP: Tempering
Chocolate
3 Step method
1 - Pour some of the melted chocolate into another bowl; cool slightly.
Reserve the rest of the melted chocolate over warm water, adding more warm
water as needed.
2 - Add several of the large chunks of solid chocolate to the melted,
slightly cooled chocolate. Stir constantly and continue to lower the
temperature until chocolate reaches 90Ί F. for semi-sweet or bittersweet
chocolate and 88Ί F. for milk or 'white chocolate.
3 - Immediately remove what is left of the large chunks and set them aside.
JOKE ..
AUTOMOTIVE PUNS ---------------------------
What's Worse Than A Pyromaniac in a Blazer?
--------------------------------------------
A barber in a Seville
A seamstress in a Dart
A forest ranger in a Bobcat
A creature in a black Laguna
A theater manager in a Marquis
An astronomer in an Eclipse
An exterminator in a Beetle
A spiritualist in an Aurora
An orator in a Civic
A country singer in a Neon
A reporter in an S-Coupe
A Good Humor man in an S-Coupe
An orchestra conductor in a Prelude
A classical musician in a Sonata
A customs inspector in a Passport
A dog trainer in a Rover
A jeweler in a Topaz
A band leader in a Tempo
A gentleman in a Gallant
A Bullfighter in a Matador
An electrician in a Charger
A snake handler in a Viper
A car thief in a Jimmy
Barbie in a Malibu
Sgt. Preston in a Yukon
Queen Elizabeth in a Regal
Prince Rainier in a Monaco
Princess Stephanie in a Riviera
Prince Charles in a Regency
Joan Collins in a Dynasty
Hillary Clinton in a Park Avenue
James Garner in a Maverick
Kato in a green Hornet
Kissinger in a Diplomat
Speedy Gonzales in a Fiesta
Wile E. Coyote in a Road Runner
Elmer Fudd in a Wabbit
Miss Muffet in a Spyder, uh Rabbit
Charles Lindberg in an Intrepid
Christopher Columbus in a Voyager
Blackbeard in a Corsair
Russell Means in a Dakota
Tonto in a Cherokee
Dorothy in a Cyclone
Benjamin Franklin in a Lightning
Carl Sagan in a Nova
Bruce Lee in a Sidekick
Oscar De la Hoya in a Challenger
John Mellencamp in a Cougar
Wonder Woman in a gold Lariat
Edmund Halley in a Comet
Charlton Heston in a Colt
Yassir Arafat and Menahim Begin in an Accord
Nostradamus in a Futura
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...
Not much to say tonight ... except I
will see everyone at Grand Chapter! Drive safely ... and it promises to be
a warm several days! I see pink sky right now ... Pink sky at night ...
sailors delight! Pink sky in the morning ... sailors take warning! And did
you realize that the days are getting shorter as we speak? Hmmm!
Star hugs
and happy thoughts. See you at Grand Chapter!
** Connie
ALSO ...
When you change your email address ... please remember to let me know,
too! I have a few of you with addresses which bounce ... don't know if
your mailbox is full or if you have changed email addresses. I have over
800 subscribers so life gets a bit difficult on the days I send out the
newsletter.
Email articles to:
Connie Shrum, PM,
Associate Matron, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
Martha, Bethlehem Chapter #87, Deer Park, WA
GGC Triennium Committee - Eastern Star Journal
GC 2006 Session - Registration Co-Chairman
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