Memorial will be at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Longview, 2218 E. Kessler Blvd. at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 6th. Our sympathies to the family and to his many friends. In the LORD is all our trust.......

Grand Secretary: Sandy Henry, Welcome & Belfair Chapters.

161 River Road,

1802 Weatherswood DR NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Grand Sentinel: Roy Sharp, Astral Chapter.

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE: Due to the resignation of the newly installed Grand Marshal, Becky Aldrich, WGM Joanne Clark presented the Grand Representative of Tennessee commission to Jan Counsellor of Priscilla Chapter during installation at Grand Chapter in Yakima on Wednesday, June 28. Address is: 1029 NW Mountain View, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

Resolutions #4 ... to change Audit Committee report to first meeting after April 10th ... PASSED.

Resolution #5 ... to better identify who is to sign the Annual Report ... PASSED.

Resolution #6 ... to clarify the duties of the Secretary ... PASSED.

Resolution #7 ... and the Treasurer ... PASSED.

Resolutions #8 and #9 ... to delete sections no longer applicable as result of previous resolutions in previous years ... PASSED.

Resolution #10 ... to clarify that a dual member cannot serve as an elected officer in both chapters at the same time ... PASSED.

Resolutions #11 and #12 ... to assure that each member of the Jurisprudence Committee receives a copy of the WGM and WGP reports at least 30 days before Grand Sessions ... PASSED.

Resolution #13 ... to clarify Grand Secretary duties ... PASSED.

Resolution #14 ... (revised the Penal Code) passed in total although it was broken down into Resolutions a, b, c, and d ... PASSED.

These are effective now since Grand Chapter session is completed.

EASTERN STAR CHARITIES FOUNDATION

On the Eastern Star Charities Foundation, they had total cash deposits of $364,914.38 equals total investments of $363,245.43, plus the Yakima Nursing Home Contract pay-off of $371395.82, for total investments of 1,099,555.63. The Trustees are distributing 5.46% of the 2005 year-end assets, or $60,000.00. (As a foundation, they are required by law to distribute at least 5%.)

REGISTRATION: There were 997 members who registered; 888 were pre-registered and the remaining 109 registered at Grand Chapter! There were 141 members Out-of-Jurisdiction. The following list is of those who had registered ... some did not attend, however, due to circumstances. O/J stands for Out-of-Jurisdiction ...

5 Alberta

4 Arizona

42 BC & Yukon

3 California

3 Delaware

24 Idaho

2 Illinois

1 Iowa

2 Kansas

1 Maine

9 Nevada

2 New Mexico

2 Ohio

2 Oklahoma

22 Oregon

2 Rhode Island

2 Scotland

2 Texas

3 Utah

1 Virginia

1 West Virginia

2 Wisconsin

3 Wyoming

3 GGC Officers

9 GGC Chrm & CM

2 WGM (O/J)

3 WGP (O/J)

19 PGM (WA) ... includes 3 GGC

15 PGP (WA) ... includes 2 GGC

19 PGM (O/J) ... includes 5 GGC

14 PGP (O/J) ... includes 2 GGC

18 Grand Officers (WA)

22 Grand Officers (O/J)

2 Grand Treasurers Emeritus

2 Grand Trustees

55 Grand Representatives (from WA)

24 Grand Representatives (O/J)

26 Deputy Instructors

65 Worthy Matrons (WA)

8 Worthy Matrons (O/J)

15 WM (introduced at higher title)

34 Worthy Patrons (WA)

5 Worthy Patrons (O/J)

24 Worthy Patrons (introduced at higher title)

Canada Day ... July 1st!

'God keep our land glorious and free... O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.' Canada, a land of great natural beauty and beautiful, warm, welcoming people. On Canada Day, reach out to all your friends, family members and acquaintances and wish them a day filled with fun and laughter. Say Vive Le Canada !

Canadian National Holiday, celebrated on July 1st. It marks the anniversary of the unification of Upper and Lower Canada (what are now Ontario and Quebec), New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia as the Dominion of Canada. This union was affected by passage on July 1, 1867, of the British North America Act. Formerly known as Dominion Day, the name was changed to Canada Day in 1982 when the constitution was revised. The day is marked throughout Canada by parades, fireworks, and the display of flags.

Hope all those North of the Border had a great HAPPY CANADA DAY!

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Thank you ...

Connie I would appreciate it if you please put a great big thank you for all of the people that helped us get the decorations up and also taken down in a timely manner. We couldn't have done it without them.

** Sharon Haines & Margaret Sherman

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Vida Chapter News ...

Vida Chapter will have a special meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 7:30 for Initiation. We would love to have visitors to meet and greet our new member.

The place is South Tacoma Masonic Hall, 5405 S. Puget Sound.

Hope to see you there!

** Barbara Burleigh, Secretary

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CYBER CHAT, Wednesday July 5, 2006

Arnold "Ben" Shaw PGP passed away on Saturday, July 1. Calling Hours will be Sunday July 9, 2 PM to 5 PM. There will be an OES Funeral Service by Seekonk Chapter at Hathaway Funeral Home, 900 Buffington St, Somerset MA.

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" If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you."

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Sadness ...

It is with sadness that I am reporting that Quebec's Grand Chaplain, Sister Kay Moffatt passed away on Sunday after a long illness. Please keep her family and the Grand Chapter of Quebec in your prayers.
Fraternally,
** Alana Farrell, Associate Grand Matron, Friendship-Victoria #54 (Secretary), Chambly, Quebec, Canada GGC

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Invite ...

You are cordially invited to attend the

Official Visit of the

Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron

and the

Return of POOH, 'Past Grand Patron, Brian Gross'

to the 'Magical Kingdom' of Port Orchard Chapter #44

1025 Sydney Ave., Port Orchard, Washington

7:30 PM

September 28, 2006

Taco Salad Dinner served at 6:00 PM

by donation proceeds to MS/Cancer

** Rose Gross, Secretary

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Invite ...

Hi Connie

In the next Stars would you please add our OV since its during the summer time and we cannot get an official note out to all the Chapters.

August 16th

OV (Magnolia and Ivanhoe Chapters at Magnolia)

Time 7:30 pm.

Salad Buffet 6:30 before the meeting.

Lori Allen, WM, Magnolia and Janice Glidden, WM, Ivanhoe

** Jan Glidden
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(6/24/06 via email) Hello my name is Kenneth Stinnett. My Mom Virginia Stinnett passed away 3 weeks ago.

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Marble Queen ...

We would like to let everyone know our news: Our daughter, Melissa Ashwood, WON the National Marbles Tournament in Wildwood, NJ on June 22. She gets to reign as Queen for a year, and then will be inducted into the National Marbles Hall of Fame next year. This came with a $2000 college scholarship. We are soooooooo proud of her. She had 4 very good days of tournament play, and had a lot of fun doing it! There's all kinds of news, pictures and even a video on the Internet, if anyone wants to do a Google search (Melissa Ashwood or National Marbles).

Thanks a bunch for listening to us 'brag'!

** Ken & Kathy Ashwood, Waunita Chapter #37, Gunnison, CO

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New Grand Officers in Colorado ...

A very special "Thank You" to the Chapter members of these newly appointed Grand Officers for helping us and the Grand Officers keep the "secret" until they could all meet for the first time tonight in Fort Collins. It made the first gathering of our Family very special.

THANK YOU!
** Janet Malara, AGM ; Bill Carlson, AGP
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With that said: Janet and Bill and proud to announce the 2006-2007 Colorado Splendor appointed Grand Officers:
Suzanne Teague, Grand Lecturer
Jack Diekman, Grand Chaplain
Genie Wilcox, Grand Marshal
Jeannie Shaffer, Grand Organist
Robin Terry, Grand Adah
Mary Robyn, Grand Ruth
Darley Hofmann, Grand Esther
Alice Dempsey, Grand Martha
Kay Finnerty, Grand Electa
Dick Hays, Grand Warder
Tammy Oldson, Personal Secretary to the WGM&WGP
Posted with the permission of the Associate Grand Matron and Associate Grand Patron.
** Tammy Oldson, PM, Collins #26, Fort Collins, CO

New Grand Officers of Oregon ...

First, you were missed this year...... may be you can come again. It really was a very nice session and the weather was beautiful not too hot and no storms.......
The new Grand Officers are:
Worthy Grand Matron Marymargaret Holstein
Worthy Grand Patron Dick Varner
Associate Grand Matron Sharon Baker
Associate Grand Patron Hunt Compton
Grand Secretary E'Laine Armstrong
Grand Treasurer Connie Harris
Grand Conductress Terry McKinley
Associate Grand Conductress Rebecca Price
Grand Lecturer Karri Frahler, PGM
Grand Chaplain Chris Necheff Maneker
Grand Marshal Audrey Hitchock
Grand Organist Cathy Felder
Grand Adah Jean Lafayette
Grand Ruth Geraldine Brown
Grand Esther Elaine Myers
Grand Martha Twila Niemi
Grand Electa Mary Gilliland
Grand Warder Bonnie Crocker
Grand Sentiel Marc Strong

We had the company of our MWGM, MWGP, WRAGM and two appointed GGC officers and about 105 other out of state visitors.... it was great and I got to meet a couple list members who were visiting OR.

I am happy to report that the final figure for Cancer Research of the 2005-06 year will be about $ 44,500.00 and OR gave about $225,000 to our charities and scholarship.

** Kay Ernst, PM x 2 AM Elect, Star Chapter 69, Ontario OR GGC, Grand Ruth 2003-04

JULY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....

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.

DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83, Black Diamond ... W Joe Orlando, WM

July 8 - 9: Black Diamond Miner Days.

July 8: Pancake Breakfast (Temple Board); 8:00 AM.

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FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO. 313 ... W Bob Starowski, WM

July 8: Formal Meeting;p MRC; 9:30 AM.

July 16: Family Picnic w/District #13.

DISCUSSION ... GRAND CHAPTER REGISTRATION FEES

QUESTION: A few months back one of the Grand Officers in New Mexico made the statement to me that we need to raise the registration fee's for our
grand chapter. I was wondering what all the other grand jurisdictions / grand chapters charged for their registration fee's. Sure would like an input from everyone just to see how we stand with other areas. Thanks in advance for your time.
** Harvey Lewis, PGP, Alamo #11, Alamogordo, NM GGC

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OHIO: In Ohio preregistration is $9.00 or you can order the session program book only for $3.00 if you are unable to attend the session but still want all of the information in the book.

** Virginia Dunn PMx3, Worthy Matron, Port Clinton Chapter #267, Port Clinton, OH, GGC

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MAINE: Maine raised its registration fee to $10 about three years ago. This still does not cover the complete cost of holding the Grand Chapter Session. Also, the attendance hasn't dropped from that increase.
Ideally, I'd like pre registration to be one price with at the door registration slightly higher. It would make it easier for me in preplanning of material to have ready.
We also changed from the ribbon badges to the reusable plastic holders and I print the badges in house. This is now saving us about $300 a year. Additional work for me, but the savings is wonderful!!!!

** Corley Anne Byras, Grand Secretary of Maine, Electa Chapter #2, Bowdoinham, ME, Dual member of Freeport # 319, Freeport, ME GGC

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BC & YUKON: The registration fee in British Colombia and Yukon GC is $25. I believe there was a motion to raise it but I don't think it passed. Washington's GC has a fee of $15.
** Cynthia Hague PM X 2; Secretary, Ruth # 22, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada GGC, Grand Representative of New Hampshire in BC

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QUEBEC: The Registration Fees in Quebec are $10.00. This was raised a couple of years ago from $8.00.

** Alana Farrell, Associate Grand Matron, Friendship-Victoria #54 (Secretary), Chambly, Quebec, Canada GGC

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OREGON: By resolution this year Oregon charged $15 and then we had legislation to make it permanent.
** Kay Ernst, Pm x 2 WM elect, Star Chapter 69, Ontario OR GGC

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CALIFORNIA: California Fee is $15.00 for registration.
** Mary Green, PM, Ceres Chapter # 296, Ceres, CA GGC

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COLORADO: Colorado's registration fee is $10.00.
** Larry Wullbrandt, PGP/CO/GGC, WP - Manzanita Chapter 85, Littleton, CO

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TEXAS: Texas registration fee is $10.00.
** Shirley Scholl, PMX6, Fort Stockton #230, Fort Stockton, Texas GGC

MASONIC NEWS

Brethren,

Had a good turn out last evening for HdA's July stated even with our stated falling the day before a major Holiday. Our lodge was honored to have our Sr. Gr. Warden, RWB Doug Tucker, in attendance. Our WM, WB Stretch Bledsoe, presented RWB Doug with an Honorary Membership to HdA and called upon RWB Doug for closing remarks.

The lodge also voted to present WB Alan Fisher with a Lifetime Membership to HdA.

Election of Officers were held with the following results:

WM: MWB Bill Wood

Sr. Warden: VWB Clarence Weitman

Jr. Warden: VWB Forrest Whitehall

Sec.: WB Bob Hill

The above Officers agreed to serve in order to allow our new Master Masons to advance thru the line one office at a time thereby gaining the knowledge and experience required for being WM of our Lodge.

The open Installation of Officers will be Saturday, July 29th, 12:00 noon, at the Brewster Grange Hall. A picnic will follow the Installation. Dress for the day will be casual, no coats or ties. Please let me know how many will be attending with you so we may plan our picnic.

Fraternally,

** Bill R. Wood, WM Elect

Brothers all,

Moses Lake Lodge 174 will be having two brothers passing to the second degree on the eleventh of July at seven PM at the Moses Lake Temple (across the street from the Wenatchee Clinic).

We need all you brothers to attend and help with this degree. "The more that support, the stronger the Brothers will become."

** SW Fritz Kliphardt

In a secondhand store in Vancouver, a friend of mine found an old black-and-white print of two famous Scotsmen, Robert Burns, poet, and Sir Walter Scott, novelist. Both men were Masons and wore Masonic regalia with their elegant 18th-century clothes. The caption beneath the full-length portrait read: twa scots brothers. My friend pointed at the print and asked the lady in charge who the men were. She studied the portrait for a moment before suggesting, "They're probably old-fashioned stewards for TWA."
-- Jim McKinnon (Powell River, B.C.), 1997, from Reader Contributions

TEMPLE LODGE NUMBER 42 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

IN SUPPORT OF THE SHRINER’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

WHERE: Fairways Golf Course

START TIME: 9:00 A.M. Shotgun

FORMAT: Four Player Scramble

COST PER PLAYER: $45.00*

CONTACT:

Kurt Sterzelbach (509) 838-6269

E-mail kurtsterz@juno.com

Les Harris (509) 235-5422

Please reserve your spot by July 5th to aid in planning and the meal.

*Cost includes green fees, lunch and prizes.

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District 30 Meeting ...

DISTRICT 30 MEETING & PICNIC
July 23, 2006

Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006; 10:00 AM

Place: Deer Park City Park

Dear Brothers,

You and your lady are cordially invited to join the members of District 30 to receive our Grand Master, MW Charles W. McQuery. We will have a "picnic in the park" commencing at 10:00 a.m. The meal will be catered and the cost is $15.00 per person. Reservations are necessary to make adequate arrangements with the food service personnel. Elected Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies will be guests of the District.

We hope you will join us for a fun-filled day and enjoy the beautiful outdoors and wonderful food with our fellow Brothers and their ladies.

Fraternally,

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Daylight Lodge, No. 232, Seattle's Lodge of the Arts, will hold its installation of officers on Saturday Morning, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. Grand Master McQuery will be the installing officer. The installation will be public.

Music * Drama * Special Effects * Air Conditioned Comfort

Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. Master Chef @roadkillcafe WB Fred Grubb and WB Tom Morin Serving

Come join

MW Charles W. McQuery along with the Elected & Appointed Grand Lodge Officers

Contact Jerry Braun, Worshipful Master

509.466.5059

Will be served Friday, July 21, 2006

Deer Park Masonic Hall, 106 E. Crawford Ave., Deer Park, WA

Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Table Lodge opened afterward

MWCharles W. McQuery

And Elected & Appointed Grand Lodge Officers

Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington

In this festive Masonic celebration!

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER APPOINTEES

TEXAS Haven't seen this posted on the list, but, CERTAINLY, we here in TEXAS wish to congratulate those who will be serving the General
Grand Chapter. MWAGM, Sister Barbara Benton, announced at our Multi-State celebration in Oklahoma City.

PAST GRAND MATRONS, SISTERS:
YVONNE BROWNFIELD, CHAIRMAN PAYROLL
JANE GREGORY, REGISTRATION
BETTY FRIEND, OES JOURNAL
BETTY BENHAM, CHAIRMAN OF CHARTERS
ALMA BANE, VISIONQUEST

SISTER SYLVIA GARCIA, DEPUTY TO THE MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON IN MEXICO.
BROTHER RAUL GARCIA, DEPUTY TO THE MOST WORTHY GRAND PATRON IN MEXICO AND SOUTH AMERICA

SISTER WANDA BROWN "Friend of a Feather".
A GREAT TUNE WAS HAD BY ALL IN ATTENDANCE, AND TEXAS BROUGHT HOME THE BANNER WITH ABOUT 215 IN ATTENDANCE. WAY TO GO, TEXAS. NEXT YEAR WE GO TO ARKANSAS. THIS WILL BE A FUN TRIP ALSO. AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEXAS APPOINTEE'S. Y'ALL DO TEXAS PROUD.
** MARY CALVERT, PM, WORTHY MATRON, ATHENS #177, ATHENS, TX GGC

LOWRY'S HINTS

HINT 1: Black Pepper is not only a seasoning: Stop colors from running by adding a teaspoon of black pepper with the detergent to the first wash cycle when you are washing cottons.

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HINT 2: If you don't have a de-greaser handy, try this.... Clean grease from hands, by rubbing shaving cream between your hands and it will dissolve grime
without water.

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HINT 3: Most grocery stores will slash their meat and deli products at the end of the day. So it's best to shop at night. You could cut your meat and cheese bill by 10% and save on the average of $120 annually.

RECIPES

Red Onion Focaccia
Try this delicious Red Onion Focaccia. It's perfect for any occasion.

12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, or 6 Rhodes Texas Rolls or 1 Loaf Rhodes Bread Dough, thawed to room temperature
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Directions: On a board or counter sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, roll combined rolls or loaf into a 13-inch circle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10-15 minutes. Remove wrap and place dough on a sprayed 12-inch pizza pan. Poke dough several times with a fork. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Arrange sliced onions over cheeses and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Top with 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° F 12-15 minutes.

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Broccoli Bake

1 large head broccoli, or 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli
16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package corn bread stuffing mix

TO PREPARE: Discard the tough end of the broccoli stalk. Separate into florets and slice the tender part of the stalk. Steam the fresh broccoli just until al dente, or cook the frozen broccoli in a saucepan for 2 minutes; drain. Arrange the broccoli in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
Combine the cheese, soup and garlic powder in a double boiler. Cook until the cheese melts, stirring frequently. Pour over the broccoli. Sprinkle with the stuffing mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. SERVES: 4 - 6

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Fudge Crackles

7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

2 ounces, unsweetened chocolate, chopped

3 Tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Powdered sugar

TO PREPARE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil. Set aside. In a double boiler or in microwave, melt chopped semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate with the butter. Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Beat sugar and eggs to ribbon stage, 3 – 5 minutes. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture. Sift dry ingredients together and stir in. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove immediately to racks. Cool completely and sift powdered sugar over tops. NOTE: Soft, chewy and very fudgy. YIELDS: 3-1/2 dozen cookies.

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What is kissel? Popular in Russia, kissel [kee-SUHL] is a sweetened fruit puree thickened with either cornstarch or potato flour. It has a soft-custard texture and its pink flesh is succulent and sweet. Kissel can be served hot or cold, usually topped with cream or a custard sauce.

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Quinoa is a grain-like food, rich in protein and becomes light and fluffy when cooked. It makes a wonderful substitute for rice in pilafs.

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cup water
1/4 tsp table salt
4 oz green snap beans, fresh or frozen, cut in 1 1/2-inch lengths, steamed (about 1 rounded cup)
1 medium sweet red pepper(s), cored, seeded and chopped
12 oz shrimp, medium-size, cooked, peeled
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp fat-free chicken broth
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh dill, minced
1/4 tsp table salt, or more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, or more to taste

Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and hold under cold, running water to rinse well; drain. (Or you can put quinoa in a sheet of cheesecloth, run water through it and then let it drain).

Bring 2 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in quinoa and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and remove pan from heat to cool.

Combine green beans, red pepper and shrimp in a large salad bowl; stir in cooled quinoa. Combine lemon juice, broth, oil, dill, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and black pepper in a cup; stir well. Pour oil mixture over salad and toss gently but well. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

NOTE: Capers can add a delightful tangy flavor to this salad. Skip the dill and add 2 tablespoons of capers to the recipe instead, if desired. Because capers are salty, taste the salad before adding the last 1/4 teaspoon of salt – you may not need it.

Weight Watchers: 6 points.

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Lemon Broccoli Chicken
from Campbell's Kitchen

1 lemon
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup OR 98% Fat Free Cream of Broccoli Soup
1/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions: CUT 4 thin slices of lemon. Squeeze 2 tsp. juice from remaining lemon. HEAT oil in skillet. Cook chicken 10 min. or until browned. ADD soup, milk, lemon juice and black pepper. Top with lemon slices. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 min. or until done. Serves 4.

TIP: Serve with steamed sugar snap peas and seasoned long-grain and wild rice mix. For dessert serve frozen yogurt.
Kitchen Clip: Keep fresh lemons on hand in your produce drawer; use daily to add flavor to iced water, squeeze over vegetables and salads--and run the rinds through the garbage disposal to freshen it!

HELOISE

JOKE ..

I've been married 40 years, took a look at my wife one day and said, "Honey, 40 years ago, we had a cheap apartment, a cheap car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10 inch black and white TV, but I got to sleep every night with a 25 year old blonde. Now, we have a nice house, nice car, big bed and plasma screen TV, but I'm sleeping with a 65 year old woman. It seems to me that you are not holding up your side of things."
My wife is a very reasonable woman. She told me to go out and find a 25 year old blonde, and she would make sure that I would once again be living in a cheap apartment, driving a cheap car and sleeping on a sofa bed... CRISIS RESOLVED!

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I've sure gotten old. I've had 2 By-pass surgeries. A hip replacement, new knees. Fought prostate cancer, and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, I'm winded, and subject to blackouts.
I have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation, hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends. But... Thank goodness, I still have my driver's license.

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One rainy evening, my husband, John, and I emerged from a restaurant only to find that he had locked the keys in the car. He insisted he could open the door with a wire coat hanger, so we went back to the restaurant to get one. There were none to be found.
John then ran to a department store a quarter-mile away and returned with a hanger. After a few attempts, he got the door open and we climbed in. As we sat there, soaked and cold, he stuck the hanger under his seat.
With a smug grin, he said, "Now if this ever happens again, I'll have one."

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Tom was so excited about his promotion to Vice President of the company he worked for and kept bragging about it to his wife for weeks on end.
Finally she couldn't take it any longer, and told him, "Listen, it means nothing, they even have a vice president of peas at the grocery store!"
"Really?" he said. Not sure if this was true or not, Tom decided to call the grocery store. A clerk answered and Tom said, "Can I please talk to the Vice President of peas?"
The clerk replied, "Canned or frozen?"

AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...

And now without any further ado ... I am going to get this publication out into cyberspace. I have my three salads made for the Masonic Square and Compass Jamboree beginning tomorrow ... but still have some ironing to do so it can get wrinkled in transport. The laundry is finally caught up ... and the sheets, etc. have dried on the clothesline amid the occasional surprise rain showers! We sure had a dozy of a thunder/lightening show last evening. God helped us out with the 4th of July fireworks!!! It was totally awesome.

I am borrowing a saying from Thomas Jefferson via my NOB friend, Lowry May! 'The winds that blow through the wide sky in these mounts, the winds that
sweep from Canada to Mexico, from the Pacific to the Atlantic - have always blown on free men.' It says it all! Do hope that you had a happy 4th of July!

Star hugs and happy thoughts.

** Connie

Remember! Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

Connie

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