THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
Thursday, July 20th, 2006
 
MY CLASS REUNION
 
Every ten years, as summertime nears,
An announcement arrives in the mail.
A reunion is planned; it'll be really grand,
Make plans to attend without fail!
 
I'll never forget the first time we met
We tried so hard to impress.
We drove fancy cars, smoked big cigars,
And wore our most elegant dress.
 
The men all conversed about who had been first
To achieve great fortune and fame.
Meanwhile their spouses described their fine houses
And how beautiful their children became.
 
The homecoming queen, who once had been lean,.
Now weighed in at 196.
The jocks who were there had all lost their hair,
And the cheerleaders could no longer do kicks!
 
The boy we'd decreed 'most apt to succeed'
Was serving ten years in the pen.
While the one voted 'least' was now a priest;
Just shows you can be wrong now and then.
 
At our next get-together, no one cared whether
They impressed their classmates or not.
The mood was informal, a whole lot more normal,
By this time we'd all gone to pot!
 
By the fiftieth year, it was abundantly clear,
We were definitely over the hill!
Those who weren't dead had to crawl out of bed,
And be home in time for their pill!
 
And now I can't wait as they've set the date
Our sixtieth is coming I'm told.
It should be a ball; they've rented a hall
At the Shady Rest Home for the Old!
 
Repairs have been made on my old hearing aid,
My pacemaker has been turned up high.
My wheelchair is oiled, and my teeth have been boiled,
And I've bough a new wig and glass eye.
 
I'm feeling quite hearty ... I'm ready to party,
I'll dance until dawn's early light.
It'll be lots of un, and I hope at least one
Other person can make it that night!
(Anonymous ... found in the Agri-News!)
 
 

 
 
SADNESS ... Passing of Brother Eugene Van Dyke

 

    On Thursday evening, July 13, 2006, Brother Eugene Van Dyke passed away in Deaconess hospital after a battle with cancer.  His wife, former Grand
Representative of Idaho, Elaine Van Dyke, had been hospitalized but has been moved to The Waterford.  At this time funeral services have not been set but
it will be early next week.
    We have truly lost a wonderful gentleman and friend in brother Eugene.  He has been Worthy Patron over 17 times and has done a wonderful job every time
he served.  Please keep his family in your prayers.

    Cards can be sent to the family at:
Eugene Van Dyke Family
Box 232, Malden, WA 99149
** Louise Belsby, AM, Malden Chapter

 
 
SADNESS ... Passing of Sister Bess Sprenger
 
    Just a note to let all know...
    Mary Linker and Ann Hankins' mother, Bess Sprenger, passed away Monday about noon at Parkside Nursing Home in Union Gap.  Bess was 99 years young!
    Bess was a member of Seople Chapter and Illihee Chapter.  Bess and her husband, Harold (should be Howard ... see note below), were also charter members of the MM Masonic Travel Club of NCT.
    Her funeral will be held Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 PM at Valley Hills funeral home in Zillah.  A light luncheon will follow at the Toppenish Masonic Temple building.
    Because of this conflict - and several other conflicts, (AND the fact that it is suppose to be 105°!!) the Grand Representative's summer picnic at my house on Saturday has been postponed.    More information on this at a later time.
    Cards of love and sympathy can be sent to:
Mary and Harold Linker
81 Ashue Road
Wapato, WA  98951
 
Ann and Stan Hankins
P.O. Box 817
Winlock, WA  98596
 
    I'm sure they would appreciate your support right now.
** Susan J. Worthington
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>>> "Susan J. Worthington" <sworthy04@charter.net> 7/20/2006 8:04 AM >>>
 
    CORRECTION:  I know, I know.  Bess was not married to Harold.  FAYNE is married to Harold.  MARY is married to Harold.  BESS was married to HOWARD!  DUH!
    No more mailing email after midnight for me!!!! 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
 
Thanks ... whoever ...
    Dear members of the Grand Chapter of Washington,
    At our session in Yakima a wonderful member sent me a gift via one of my pages with the instruction that she was not to divulge the sender.  It is a beautiful tassel doll and she now hangs in my living room.  So, I publicly extend my sincere thanks for this thoughtful gift to whoever was kind enough to send it to me.  Thanks and HUGS,
** Marjoe Richards, Associate Grand Matron
 
 

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 Sadness in Alberta -
    I just got word that Frances Miller, Past Grand Matron of Alberta, has passed away.  Until  she became ill she never missed one of Grand Chapters.  She was a neat lady.
---Maxine McMillan (7)
** Montana Stars #7-1713
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Massachusetts CYBER CHAT ... Wednesday July 5, 2006 ...
    Arnold "Ben" Shaw PGP passed away on Saturday July 1.  The service was held Monday July 10, 11 AM at the Dighton Community Church, Elm St. Dighton MA.

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THANK YOU!      THANK YOU!      THANK YOU!      THANK YOU!

 

To all who helped set up and take down at the 2005 Grand Chapter Session—

          It took many hands to get set up in a timely manner after the late start caused by the State Park event staff not having their set up done by our move in time.  Ray Mata, SunDome event manager, said this was the best-planned OES Grand Chapter he has worked with.  A special thank you to all session committee chairpersons (and their committee members) for all their planning and hard work.  To those who stayed until the end cleaning up and getting everything into the trash dumpster, thank you! 

** Clayton Sparks, 2006 Session Chairman

 
 

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Scholarship Benefit ...
    Order of Amaranth, Scholarship Benefit "Star Spangled Celebration" Auction at the Party Barn Springwood Ranch, Thorp, Wa. August 6, 2006.
Schedule of Events
Silent Auction:
Section 1-  10:30 am to 11:30 am
Section 2-  10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Section 3-  10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Dinner at 1:00 pm.
Live Auction starts at 1:45 pm.
Raffles throughout the day,  Door prizes following live auction (must be present to win door prizes).  For dinner reservations mail $25.00 to Giny Rieck, 1101 Winslow, Richland, WA 99354-3170. Menu is Top Sirloin, salad, baked potato, baked beans, bread, strawberry shortcake, coffee, iced tea and lemonade.
Thank you,
** Dennis Bippes, Chairman
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Ferndale Lodge Installation ...
Hi, Connie,
    Ferndale Lodge #264 will install their officers for 2006-2007 on Monday, July 24th at 7 PM at the Ferndale Masonic Hall.  Bro. Charles Loney will be installed as Master and he is also Worthy Patron of Ferndale Chapter #223 OES.  There will be a reception following the installation.
** Sheila Kelly, PM, Ferndale #223
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Welcome Chapter news ...
     Welcome Chapter #40 has two special invitations to publicize for August:
*  On August 12th we will have a Hawaiian-themed Friends Night with a potluck at 6:00;meeting to follow at 7:30.  Plan to come! Aloha!
* *  On August 26th Welcome will host Cathy Foseide's Grand Representative of Michigan in WA Honor Day at 2:00 at Welcome Chapter.  Special invitation to all current and former Grand Representatives as well as:
Monarch & Heritage Grand Families
Super Star Deputy Instructors & Super Nova Escorts
All Present and Past Deputy Instructors
Worthy Matrons & Worthy Patrons of 1980-81, 1990-91, & 2001-02
** Vicki Voorhees
 
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Chosen one ...    
    California:  Just wanted to spread some great news to you all. In keeping with tradition here in California, a Revelation occurred last night at the
Pasadena Scottish Rite. Collette Serio Gole, Grand Conductress of California, has chosen her MVP (Most Valuble Patron/Player/Person) to be her Associate Grand Patron in 2007 and then Worthy Grand Patron in 2008. He is Jim Whiteley, from Silver Spray Chapter #59 in Napa California. He and his wife Cheryl will join the Grand Families of 2007 and 2008. Jim was Grand Warder in 2005 and is much loved by all.
** Caroline D'Angelo, Conductress, Claremont # 324, Claremont, California, GGC
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Wives tale ...
    Connie, Thought you would like to know. 
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Hello ...
    Hello everyone from the Tarheel State, NC, Variety Vacation Land.
    From the Atlantic Beaches to the highest point East of the Mississippi River, Mt. Mitchell.
    We had our Grand Chapter in June and I now have pictures of all of our Grand Officers posted on our website http://www.oes-nc.org/06-07_grands.htm  
and invite all of you to take a look and electronically meet them. We are looking forward to a great year again.
    North Carolina's website is: www.oes-nc.org  and if you plan to visit, all chapters have pages with maps along with visits of the WGM & WGP for the year (Completed through December).
    A Friend Always,
** George Poteat, Twice Past Master, Worthy Patron Dallas 262, Chaplain Mt. Holly 345, Dallas, NC GGC
    Brother George is from Ted's hometown!  Small world, huh!
 
 
JULY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....

  • July 21 ... CHIPS:  (6:00 PM to closing) Music in the Park at Bothell Landing CHIP's to Sponsor all Food Booths (all monies raised per Bothell Parks representative to be donated to CHIP's)

  • July 21 ... GL:  Deer Park Lodge No. 134 Table Lodge; 6:30 PM; TU. 
  • July 22 ... OES:  First OV; Priscilla Chapter; Bremerton.   Elevator and Level Entry into dining room & stairs.  2:00 PM. 
  • July 22 ... GL:  North Hill Lodge Outdoor EA Degree; 9:00; TU.
  • July 22 ... EKS:  El Katif Golf Tournament, Spokane.
  • July 23 ... GL:  District 30 Meeting; Deer Park; 1:00 PM; Ladies; CTU.
  • July 24 ... GL:  EXCOM, Committee Forum, Landmark on the Sound; 1:00 PM; TU.
  • July 24 ... GL:  Landmark on the Sound Board of Trustees; Des Moines; 4:00 PM. 
  • July 25 ... OES:  OV; Crown Chapter & Amethyst Chapter; Alki Masonic Center, 4736 - 40th Ave, Seattle.  Elevator & stairs.  7:30 PM. 
  • July 26 ... OES:  OV; Fidelity Chapter & Afton Chapter; Masonic Temple, 405 Olympic Ave, Arlington.  Air Conditioning & Chairlift; plus stairs.  7:30 PM. 
  • July 28 ... CHIPS:  (6:00 PM to closing) Music in the Park at Bothell Landing CHIP's to Sponsor all Food Booths (all monies raised per Bothell Parks representative to be donated to CHIP's)
  • July 28 - 30 ... AMAR:  Campout/Picnic at Granite Falls, contact Mary Strous 360 802 0670.
  • July 28 - 30:  CHIPS:  Bellevue Arts Fair Tentative
  • July 29 ... GL:  Seafair Torchlight Parade; 2:30 PM.  Tux.
  • July 29 ... OES:  Tri-Line Meeting; Tulsa, Oklahoma, 

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. 

 
 
INVITATION
 
Follow the light to Priscilla Chapter No. 96
and the first Official Visit of
WGM Joanne
Saturday, July 22nd at 2:00 PM
at the Masonic Center in Bremerton, WA ...
5th Street and Warren Avenue.
We look forward to seeing you there!
* * Officers and members of Priscilla Chapter
 
 
INVITATION
 
Come join Nesika Chapter #54
BBQ/POTLUCK SOCIAL
 
Who:  Members, Family and Friends
When:  Saturday, August 5th, 2006
Where:  Royal Arch Park in Maple Valley
Cost:  12+ is $5.00 (Potluck is optional)
Time:  11:30 AM; BBQ to start at 12 PM
There will also be a PartyLite Show to follow!  Drawings for 1/2 price items, Hostess Gifts, Door Prizes and More!!! Come and have fun!!!  Dress is Casual. 
Seating is limited so please bring your favorite lawn/camping chair.
 
  
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83 ... W Joseph Orlando, WM
July 21:  Game Night; all invited; 7:00 PM. 
 
DISTRICT #30 ... VWB L. Ted Shrum, Deputy of the Grand Master
July 23:  BBQ & Meeting at the Park in Deer Park; 12 noon. 
 
(If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 
 
 
 
MASONIC NEWS
 
42nd Annual Open Air Degree
at the Masonic Park
August 5, 2006
 
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast at Damascus Lodge, No. 199, in Granite Falls ($4.00)
 
8:00 a.m.
Arrive at Park - Gate fee for Degree $4.00 per person, which includes parking
 
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Registration at gate; coffee and donuts available at big kitchen
 
10:00 a.m.
Langley Lodge, No. 218, will open Lodge
Flag ceremony
Welcome and introductions
First Section of Third Degree by Heroes of 76 Degree Team
 
Noonish
30 minute break
Drama Section of Third Degree by Heroes of 76 Degree Team
Grand Master's Message
Lodge closed by Grand Lodge Officers
    Masonic Park Board will sponsor a dinner after the Degree. Dinner will be served from the end of the Degree until 5:00 p.m. at a cost of $8.00 per person, to be paid at registration
    Ladies' Program - There will be entertainment at Dream Camp for the ladies and a light brunch of coffee, tea, and muffins will be provided at a cost of $3.00 at the Rainbow Chalet. The Grand Master's Lady, Diane McQuery, will have a program that I'm sure none of the ladies will want to miss.
    Friday, August 4, overnight camping will be allowed in designated areas.
    All fees are in US $.
** Terry Gibbs, Chairman, Masonic Park Board
 
 
SCAMS
 
NEW: Clever Chase Bank Customer Survey Phishing Scam
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    This Chase phishing scam came close to fooling a very good friend of ours. It's quite clever. By the way, if you don't know what phishing scams are, please
visit: http://www.scambusters.org/phishing.html
    Anyway, here's how this new Chase phishing scam works: The subject of the spaham (misspelled intentionally) is:  Customer Survey - Get $50 Reward
    The spaham email starts with:  The Chase Online department kindly asks you to take part in our quick and easy 5 question survey. In return we will
credit $50.00 to your account - Just for your time!
    It goes on to describe how it only takes two minutes, your answers will help them yada yada, etc. It's well done and looks authentic.
    Of course, the spaham doesn't really take you to the Chase Bank website. Instead, it takes you to a scammer's site in China.
    The webpage itself and the initial questions they ask look quite authentic.
    The catch, of course, is that they say that in order to credit your $50 reward, they want your Chase User ID and password, as well as your Chase credit card number, expiration date, three digit security number, Social Security number, ATM PIN Number, zip code, mother's maiden name and email.
    Our friend figured out it was a scam when he saw the last batch of info requested.  ;-)
    However, the ploy of using a $50 reward for a customer service survey can be an effective phishing lure.
    What to do: Never click on links from spaham emails. Absolutely never enter your private information into a website from an email with a link -- whether it's to check your account info, resolve a fraudulent order, respond to a customer service survey, etc.

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NEW: Phishing Scams Now Use Phones Instead of Fake Websites
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    In a new twist, identity thieves are sending spaham that warns victims that their bank account or PayPal accounts were supposedly compromised.
    Nothing new so far. However, unlike typical phishing emails, there is no website address in these phishing messages. Instead, the victim is urged to call a phone number to verify account details.
    The automated voice message says: "Welcome to account verification. Please type your 16-digit card number."
    The goal is to get the victim to enter their credit card number. In these reported scams, no mention of the bank or PayPal is made.
    You can see a sample scam email message (and hear an example of one of these scam voice messages by clicking on the Recording Link at the Websense Security Lab site) here: http://www.websense.com/securitylabs/alerts/alert.php?AlertID=534
    What to do: Never call a number you receive from a spaham email, and certainly don't enter in any private information if you make a mistake and do call. If you want to call your bank, use the normal phone number you regularly use, not the phone number you get in an email. You can read more about this scam here:
 http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1985966,00.asp

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NEW: Very Clever Citibank Phishing Scam
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    Another interesting phishing scam, this time supposedly from Citibank's Citibusiness service, warns that someone tried to log into your account and you must now "confirm" your account info.
    Again, that's hardly new. The phishing spaham takes you to a very convincing replica of the Citibusiness login page, including a long web address that looks like it ends with Citibank.com, but in fact goes to a website in Russia.
    The login page asks for your user name, password, and a token-generated key that Citibusiness customers are used to. The phishing site passes the info to the real Citibusiness site, so if you intentionally put in bogus info, you'll get the real error messages from Citibusiness. It's very cleverly
done.
    What to do: Again, don't click on links in spaham emails to "confirm" your account info. If you have a question, use your browser and directly type in the web address of your bank, etc.
    For more info on this phishing scam, visit: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2006/07/citibank_phish_spoofs_2factor_1.html
    That's it for now -- time to close for today. Wishing you a wonderful week.
** Contributed by Lowry May
 

 

 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 

HINT 1: Hint to relieve the sting from mild sunburn:   To relieve the stinging from a mild burn or sunburn mix a paste of water and Baking Soda and apply to  
the area. You can also add baking soda to a cool bath and that will soothe the sunburn too. 

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HINT 2 :  Hint to relieve the pain from insect bites:   Meat tenderizer can be used to relieve the pain and itching from insect bites - just dissolve 1/4 teaspoon  
of tenderizer in water and apply to bite.

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HINT 3:  A Safe Way to Light Candles On A Cake:   You didn't work all day creating that beautiful birthday cake, complete with decorations and all, just to get messed up with dripping wax as you try to light the candles with short matches or dripping candles. You can show how clever you are by going to your cabinets and get out a long piece of raw spaghetti and light it. You will be able to light the candles without drips, waste of matches, and especially no burned fingers!
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HINT 4:  To hard cook eggs, place in a pan of cold water to cover.   Bring to a boil and remove the pan from the heat. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Immediately rinse in cold water.   The eggs will be tender, the yolk will be an even yellow and there will be no grey ring.   
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HINT 5:  When making Deviled eggs...Try this ... Keep yolks centered in eggs by stirring the water while cooking hard-boiled eggs. 
 
 
RECIPES
 
Olive Garden's House Dressing (clone)

1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup corn syrup
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry, unflavored pectin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Pour the vinegar, lemon juice, and egg into a blender; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients to blender and blend on low speed for 30 seconds.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Notes: Serve this dressing over mixed greens or use as a marinade for your favorite meat
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Olive Garden Italian Dressing Recipe

1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/3 cup White Vinegar
1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons Corn Syrup
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons Romano Cheese
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Parsley Flakes
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Directions:  Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed. If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.  Yield:  1 cup.
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Olive Garden Salad Dressing

1-1/2 cups Bottled Italian dressing
2 tablespoons Parmesan -- grated
2 tablespoons Sugar or equivalent in -- Equal
1 large Raw egg ( egg beaters equivalent)
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
iceberg lettuce, spinach, romaine, etc.
raw onion rings -- (optional)
sliced radishes -- (optional)

    Blend bottled dressing, parmesan, sugar, raw egg (or egg beaters equivalent),and mayonnaise in blender on high speed 1/2 minute or until smooth. Pour this mixture into the top of a double boiler and add 1/4 c oil. Stir gently with a whisk over gently boiling water until it begins to thicken and egg is completely cooked. Chill several hours or overnight before using. If the dressing is too thick, add more Italian dressing as needed. Mix together equal amounts of fresh spinach, iceberg and romaine lettuce. Allow 2 T for each salad. Moisten leaves in dressing, do not saturate; let stand 5 minutes. Add onion rings, radish, etc.
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Marinade: The Olive Garden House Dressing Recipe
 
16 ounce bottle, Paul Newman's (Newman's Own Family Recipe Italian).
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoon Apple Cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon corn syrup.
Mix everything together shaking well.
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Linguini alla Puttanesca

1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 ounces canned tomatoes
2 Tablespoons capers
4 ounces kalamata olives, sliced
1 teaspoon oregano
1-1/2 inches anchovy paste (from tube)
   Chopped fresh parsley to taste
   Salt and pepper to taste
   Hot cooked linguine

TO PREPARE:  Combine the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.  Cook until the garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently. Stir in the tomatoes, capers, olives and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
    Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the anchovy paste and mix well. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper. Spoon over linguini on a serving platter.
SERVES:  4
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Ice Cream Sundae Cake
>From Taste of Home

6 eggs, separated
2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
2 jars (11-3/4 ounces each) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
1-1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs

DIRECTIONS:  In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining sugar; beat 2 minutes longer. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; add to egg yolk mixture alternately with water. Beat in vanilla. Gently fold in egg whites. Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Spread each cake with ice cream. Drizzle with fudge topping; sprinkle with peanuts. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with cookies. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove form the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 2 desserts (15 servings each).
 
 
HELOISE

 

JOKE ..
 
    Two guys from Michigan are sittin' in a boat on Elk Lake fishing and  drinkin' down beer when all of a sudden Mike says, "I think I'm going to divorce my wife - she hasn't spoken to me in over six months." 
    Harry sips his beer and says, "You better think it over - women like that are hard to find."
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    I don't understand people who go to amusement parks. I spend most of my time trying NOT to be nauseous and dizzy. "Excuse me, could you strap me in upside down? I'd like to be as sick as humanly possible. I feel great today, I think I'll go down to Funland and snap my neck on the back of a ride. Honey, let's bring the kids, I want to give them a spinal cord injury for Christmas." -- Dom Irrera
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Your Problem. .. My Situation
 
  1. When you get angry it's because you're ill-tempered... It just happens that my nerves are bothering me.
  2. When you don't like someone it's because you're prejudiced... I just happen to be a good judge of human nature.
  3. When you compliment people it's because you use flattery to get your way... I only encourage people.
  4. When you take a long time to do a job it's because you're unbearable slow and pokey... I take a long time because I believe in quality workmanship.
  5. When you spend your paycheck in 24 hours, it's because you're a spendthrift... When I do, it's because I'm generous.
  6. When you stay in bed until 11 A.M., it's because you're a lazy good-for-nothing... When I stay in bed a little longer, it's because I'm totally exhausted.
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    The first-time Father was taking a turn at feeding the baby some strained peas.  Naturally, there were traces of the food everywhere, especially on the infant.
    His wife comes in, looks at the infant, then at her husband staring into space, then says, "What in the world are you doing?"
    He replied, "I'm waiting for the first coat to dry, so I can put on another."
 
 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...
 
    Am taking a break from the ironing ... why is it that things have to be ironed once again?  Remember 'wash & wear'?  And now it is back to 100% cotton and ironing!  Good grief!  We certainly aren't evolving when it comes to manual housework, me thinks!
    Had a surprise visit today from Connie Hamilton of Ohio.  She belongs to Chapters in both West Virginia and Ohio.  She was initiated into our Chapter here in Newport by her mother and father 50 plus years ago.  We became acquainted when she came out and visited our Chapter... the first time I was WM.  We have kept in touch ... and thankfully, Ted and I had gotten home from Spokane about an hour or so before she arrived at our door.  Had a great visit.
    Is supposed to be around 105° here by weekend ... just what we need ... sizzling heat for the District Meeting's BBQ on Sunday afternoon.  One good thing about it is that the park in Deer Park is full of shade trees.  YAHOO!  
    We are having a house full this weekend ... so have to get the top layer of dust off of everything by tomorrow afternoon!  And the floor mopped!  Boy howdy!  It is sure sticky ... and if you aren't fleet of foot, you could be stuck in some areas for days!  I must get carried away when I cut watermelon!
    We celebrated Daddy's 101st birthday with family at the Old Country Buffet in Lewiston this past Sunday.  He had his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandson who was named James Bass about six months ago ... and who we call JB for short.  Seems his daddy is a bass fisherman ... thus, the name.  Something like Al & Nancy Jorgensen's grandson being named Mason ... who was born the same night as a Lodge meeting!  Once upon a time (here we go again ...) when I was in the hospital having our last child, I shared the room with a young lady by the last name of Bird.  She named her baby girl ROBIN! 
     Until next time ... Star hugs and happy thoughts. 
** Connie 

 

 

 
    I would sure appreciate your sending me your Ode Cards when finished!  Sure helps with this publication!   I received several Ode Cards at Grand Chapter and have found them, me thinks!  I can't remember who gave them to me, but I know that I received Ode Cards from:
Cedar Chapter
Crown Chapter 
Nesika Chapter (Kay Johnson, Secretary)
 
Remember! Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
 
Star hugs and God Bless America! 
Connie
 
 
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Connie Shrum
Grand Chaplain, GC of WA
Past Matron x 2;
Associate Matron, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
Martha, Bethlehem Chapter #87, Deer Park, WA
GGC Triennium Committee - Eastern Star Journal
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