THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006
 

Me and the Doctors  … My Affliction 


 Thought I'd let my doctor check me,
'Cause I didn't feel quite right. . .
All those aches and pains annoyed me
And I couldn't sleep at night.

He could find no real disorder
But he wouldn't let it rest.
What with Medicare and Blue Cross,
We would do a couple tests.

To the hospital he sent me
Though I didn't feel that bad.
He arranged for them to give me
Every test that could be had.

I was fluoroscoped and cystoscoped,
My aging frame displayed.
Stripped, on an ice cold table,
While my gizzards were x-rayed!

I was checked for worms and parasites,
For fungus and the crud,
While they pierced me with long needles
Taking samples of my blood.

Doctors came to check me over,
Probed and pushed and poked around,
And to make sure I was living
They then wired me for sound.


They have finally concluded,
Their results have filled a page.
What I have will someday kill me;
My affliction is OLD AGE!!!

 
 

 
 
GRAND CHAPTER REST STOP ...
 
    We are having a rest stop this weekend at Indian John, West Bound, I-90 near Cle Elum.  The money raised will go to help pay for Grand Chapter, 2007 at Yakima.  I would like to thank the following members who have already volunteered for one or more shifts; Bill Saunders, Bill & Pam Lee, Dave Trout, Becky & Chuck Aldrich, Janie & Ken Larson, Jerry Clark and Darlene Wiggins.  I and my daughter Chris will be there all weekend in my RV.
    The following shifts are still open for two people;
        Friday, Aug. 4th, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
                                9:00 PM to 3:00 AM Sat.
        Saturday, Aug. 5th, 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM Sun.
        Sunday, Aug. 6th, 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM Mon.
        Monday, Aug. 7th, 3:00 to 8:00 AM.
              Orton Krueger, 360 871 1180, cell 360 710 2106
                                        email ortkrueg@donobi.net
** Orton Krueger
 
    This Rest Stop helps pay for one day at Grand Chapter as well as some of the decorations, etc.  It is a very worthwhile project for all members of our Grand Chapter.  Brother Orton needs help ... so if you have some extra time on your hands, try volunteering on one of those requested times!  If you find you cannot volunteer and are passing through the area, stop by and have a cookie and a cup of coffee!  And remember that your donation helps all of us have a 'grand' Grand Chapter next June! 
 
 
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except OV's which are listed below!)
 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
 
Check on gas prices ...
    Many are traveling this summer (course OES members travel year around). Here's link that gives info on gas prices: 
http://autos.msn.com/default.aspx 
    Go to "driving tools/gas prices" Might come in handy.
** Yvonne Brownfield, pgm 9798- texas, Copperas Cove # 1070, Copperas Cove, Tx, Gatesville #1005, Gatesville, Tx GGC
 
    Just checked this out this website and read these current averages.  Lowest price of regular gas is:  Greenville, SC at $2.289, National average is $2.999 and the highest price is Kailua, HI at $4.049.  We personally do a lot of fill-ups at Safeway, using their 3 cent and 6 cent discounts and, of course, Costco.  Did you know that Newport has Safeway fuel?  JUMP BACK! 
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Amaranth news ...
(Forwarded mail from Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Secretary on August 1st.)
    Bonnie:  Just got a call from Betty Reynolds -Les is out of ICU and in a private room.  He had stints put in and has a feeding tube.  He is not doing as well as they had hoped.  We are asking for prayers for both he and Betty. I will keep you updated as I hear anything.
-- Cathy
Les Reynolds is a Past Grand Royal Patron. 
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Did you know???
    Were you aware that the Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders has changed its name?  It is now known as Rite Care ... Scottish Rite Masons helping Children Communicate.  So guess we will see you at the Rite Care Golf Tournament on the 11th, right???
 
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OES & Masonic Lodge Installations ...
 
   Jewel Chapter #48, Roundup, held its installation of officers on July 30, 2006, at 3:00 PM.  Installed were: Hazel Moore, Worthy Matron; Don Kimmel, Worthy Patron; Marion Brown, Associate Matron; Charles Moore, Associate Patron; Sylvia Burch, Treasurer; Lily Meyer, Associate Conductress; Linda Ohanesian, Electa; and Sam Ohanesian, Warder.  Installing Grand Officer was Patsy Taylor, Past Grand Matron of Oregon.  Assisting her were Mary Lynn Edwards (112) as Marshal, George Dengel (112/36) as Chaplain and Jean Kimmel (112) as Organist.
    Unity Lodge #71 AF&AM installed their Worshipful Master, Maurice (Mo) Rademacher, and other officers following the OES ceremony.  Past Grand Master, Billy Millhollin, was their Installing Grand Officer.  Past Grand Master, Don Kimmel, and Mo's grandfather, Ray Keeler, assisted.
    It was a hot, hot day.  Brother Mo was able to celebrate his birthday with a beautiful cake and lots of friends.  To have so many local Masons and Stars together was very encouraging.
---Jean Kimmel, acting Secretary #48
** Montana Stars #7-1723
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Good news ...
    Connie -
    I'd like to report some happy news.  Our daughter Teresa Basile gave birth to our second granddaughter on June 29th.  Her name is Olivia Elise.  She weighed in at 8lbs. 9oz. and was 20" long.  She joins an older (15 month old) sister, Ava.  Teresa and her husband Richard are very proud parents - as are we, the grandparents.  Teresa is a life member of Maple Chapter in Castle Rock.
** Alice and Dale Ashley
 

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More good news ... Masonic style ...
Brethren,
    I have received an invitation to be the guest speaker at the Lions Club meeting in Brewster. The President of the Lions Club requested than my talk be on Masonry, especially about the Charity and Community service our lodge carries out here in Brewster. He also requested that I include information on our Bikes for Books program as several Lion Club members are interested in knowing how we got this program started and how it works. Evidently the newspaper articles and comments from some Brewster Grade School teachers have caught the interest of the Lions Club.
    Wonder how many local Lion Club members know that the founding father of the Lions, Br. Melvin Jones, was also a Mason. I'll guarantee you they will find this fact out tomorrow. (July 18th)
** MW Bill R. Wood, WM, HdA No. 314
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It's a fact ...
    Named after the one-eyed giant of Greek myth, the Polyphemus moth is a giant as well, with a wingspan that can reach 5-1/2 inches.  When its wings are folded, it's undersides resemble dead leaves or bark!  You heard it first here ....
 
 
AUGUST MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....

  • August 3 ... OES:  OV; Lakeside Chapter & Kirkland Chapter; Bellevue Masonic Center, 16229 Northrup Way, Bellevue; 7:30 PM. 

  • August 3 ... GL:  Warren G. Harding No. 260, Poulsbo.  Dinner:  6:00 PM.  TU
  • August 4 ... GL:  HV; 7:30 PM.  TU
  • August 5 ... GL:  Outdoor Master Mason Degree, Granite Falls; 10:00 AM; Ladies; TU.
  • August 6 ... GL:  Joint Church Service with Prince Hall Grand Lodge, DuPont; 4:00 PM; Ladies; TU.
  • August 6 ... OES:  Western Washington Grand Representative Picnic; Masonic Park, Granite Falls; Noon. 
  • August 6 ... AMAR:  Scholarship Benefit/Auction at Thorp.  Contact Giny Rieck 509-946-8483.
  • August 7 ... OES:  OV:  Pilgrim Chapter, Esther Chapter & Key City Chapter; Sequim Masonic Center, 700 S. 5th AVE, Sequim; 7:30 PM.
  • August 8 ... OES:  OV; Montesano Chapter; Masonic Hall, 308 S. 1st St., Montesano.  7:30 PM. 
  • August 9 ... OES:  OV; Lackamas Chapter, Martha Washington Chapter & Henry Wentworth Chapter; North Bank Masonic Center, 888 - 17th ST, Washougal; 7:30 PM. 
  • August 10 ... GL:  HV; 7:30 PM.  TU
  • August 10 - 13:  EKS:  Summer PNSA, Great Falls, MT.
  • August 11 ... GL:  OES Golf Tourney, McChord AFB; 1:00 PM.  CTU.
  • August 11 ... OES:  6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament; McChord AFB.  Benefit for Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders. 
  • August 12 ... GL:  District 21 & 22's Meeting; BBQ in the Park, Monitor.  Noon; Ladies; CTU.
  • August 13 ... OES:  Rainbow Dream Camp; Granite Falls.
  • August 15 ... OES:  OV; Astral Chapter, Oasis Chapter & Harmony Chapter; Wenatchee Masonic Center, 811 N. Chelan AVE, Wenatchee; 7:30 PM. 
  • August 15 ... GL:  Cornerstone for Adams County Services Building, Othello.  GL opens at 9:30 AM.  Ceremony:  10:30 AM.  Tux.
  • August 16 ... OES:  OV; Magnolia Chapter & Ivanhoe Chapter; Millwood Masonic Hall, 3219 N. Argonne RD, Millwood; 7:30 PM. 
  • August 17 ... OES:  OV; Syringa Chapter & Grace Chapter; Yakima Masonic Center, 511 N. 4th Street, Yakima.  7:30 PM. 
  • August 17 ... GL:  Garfield No. 41 BBQ, LaConner; 6:00 PM; Ladies; TU/CTU.
  • August 18 ... GL:  District No. 20 Golf Tournament; TBD.  CTU.
  • August 18 ... AMAR:  OV at Canal; 5:00 PM Dinner; 7:00 PM Meeting.
  • August 19 ... GL:  Kennewick First Methodist Church, Kennewick.  GL opens at 8:30 AM; Ceremony: 9:00 AM.  Light Refreshments.  Tux/TU.
  • August 19 ... OES:  OV; Madrona Chapter 100th; Masonic Center, 8th & 'O', Anacortes; 1:30 PM. 
  • August 20 ... GL:  WMA Summit, TBD; 1:00 PM; Ladies; TU.
  • August 21 ... OES:  OV; Greenwood Chapter & Doric Chapter; Greenwood Masonic Center, 7910 Greenwood Ave N., Seattle; 7:30 PM.
  • August 22 ... OES:  OV: Cyrene Chapter, Mt. Baker Chapter & Stanwood Chapter; Masonic Temple, 106 Warner ST, Sedro Woolley; 7:30 PM. 
  • August 24 - Sept. 5 ... CHIPS:  Evergreen State Fair in Monroe; 12 days - 12 hours per day.  1500 to 2000 children expected.
  • August 25 ... GL:  District Meeting; Districts 8 & 9, Anacortes; 6:00 PM.  CTU
  • August 26 ... OES:  Reception for WGM of BC & Yukon, Victoria, BC.
  • August 26 ... GL:  Outdoor EA Degree, Quilcene-Jefferson Lodge No 107; 10:00 AM; TU.
  • August 26 ... GL:  District No. 11 Meeting, Quilcene Jefferson Lodge No. 107, 4:00 PM, Ladies; CTU.
  • August 27 ... AMAR:  Golf Tournament, Alderbrook Golf Course/Hood Canal.  Contact Dave Hubbard 360-458-1477 or Karen Ekrem 253-833-3761.  This is a Grand Court Ways & Means Event. 
  • August 29 ... GL:  Whidbey Island No. 15 Past Masters' Night; 6:00 PM.  TU.
  • August 29 ... OES:  OV; Evergreen Chapter's 125th.  Goldendale Masonic Temple, 219 S. Columbus AVE, Goldendale.  7:30 PM. 
 

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
 
You are cordially invited to attend the
Official Visit of the
Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron
at
Evergreen Chapter #1
Goldendale Masonic Temple
219 S. Columbus Ave.
August 29th at 7:30 PM
Debra Sheets WM        Bert Sheets, WP
 Harold Hill, Secretary
 
 
INVITATION
 
Welcome Chapter #40
invites you to attend an Honor Day for
 
CATHY FOSEIDE
Grand Representative of Michigan in Washington
Saturday, August 26th at 2:00 PM
Union Masonic Center
19331 N. Hwy 101
Shelton, WA
 
Special Invitation to:
Monarch & Heritage Grand Families
All current and former Grand Representatives
Super Star Deputy Instructors & Super Nova Escorts
All Present and Past Deputy Instructors
Worthy Matrons & Worthy Patrons of 1980-81; 1990-91; & 2001-02
 
 
INVITATION
 
The Members of
Henry Wentworth Chapter, Lackamas Chapter, Martha Washington Chapter
Cordially invite you to attend the Official Visit of
Worthy Grand Matron
JOANNE CLARK
 
Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 7:30 PM
Washougal Masonic Hall
888 - 17th Street
Washougal, Washington
Everyone is Welcome ... Please Come!
 
 
INVITATION
 
You're Invited!!!
Come celebrate our 100th Birthday at the
Official Visit of WGM Joanne Clark and WGP Terry Wiggins
at Madrona Chapter #89, OES
August 19, 2006
1:30 PM
Masonic Center, 8th & 'O', Anacortes.
 
 
INVITATION
 
A cordial invitation is extended from
Astral Chapter #75, OES
to attend their Official Visit on
August 15, 2006 at 7:30 PM
at the Masonic Center, 811 N. Chelan Avenue, Wenatchee.
Reception to follow. 
 
 
INVITATION
 
Ivanhoe #80 and Magnolia #194
invite you to their Official Visit of Joanne Clark,. Worthy Grand Matron
Millwood Masonic Hall, 3219 N. Argonne, Millwood. 
Dress is causal/Hawaiian.
Cake and Punch following the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 
  
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
ALPHA LODGE NO. 212 ...                                     .
August 3 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
 
DAMASCUS LODGE NO. 199 ...                                .
August 5 ... Pancake Breakfast; 7 AM - 10 AM.
 
DISTRICT NO. 8 ...                   VW  G. Santy Lascano, Deputy of the Grand Master
August 5 ... Open Air Degree; Granite Falls; 8:00 AM.
 
DISTRICT NO. 9 ...                   VW Charrison Lochaby, Deputy of the Grand Master
August 7 ... Masonic Breakfast, Frank's Place; 7:00 AM.
 
FIDALGO LODGE NO. 77 ...                                     .
August 8 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.  Casual Dress.
 
FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO. 313 ...    W Bob Starowski, WM
August 5 ... Total Testosterone (Thommpson, Chr)
 
LANGLEY LODGE NO. 218 ...                                    .
August 7 ... Dinner; 6:30 PM.  Meeting: 7:30 PM.  Casual.
 
(If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 
 
 
 
MASONIC NEWS
 
Global Masonry
    Olive Branch No. 47, Sturgis, South Dakota, will hold a breakfast and lodge meeting on 9 August 2006 to coincide with the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races.  Brethren in motorcycle attire are welcome.  Brethren are welcome to bring their own lodge aprons.,  Be prepared to show a current paid-up dues card and answer a short examination. 
** Masonic Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon
 

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Cowans ...
    Cowan, s, 1.  A term of contempt; applied to one who does the work of a mason, but has not been regularly bred.  2.  Also used to denote one who guilds dry walls, otherwise denominated a dry diker.  3.  One unacquainted with the secrets of Freemasonry.  'A boat-carpenter, joiner, cowan (or builder of stone without mortar) get 1s at the minimum and good maintenance.' 
    Sir James A. H. Murray's New English Dictionary says that the word's derivation is unknown.  Albert G. Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry suggests - without proof - that the word comes from the Middle English coen or comon; early variants of 'common', as in: 'the common people'.
----- See An etymological dictionary of the Scottish language, John Jamieson, Edinburgh: 1808,2v
** Masonic Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon`
 
 
SOME TRIVIA
 
  1. In July, 1989, afternoon thunderstorms over Florida produced strong wind gusts of 92 mph. in Jacksonville, Florida.  It damaged 13 light planes at Herlong Field.
  2. In 1930, a strong heat wave hit the East, causing an all-time record high was 106° in Washington, DC.  July of 1930 was one of the hottest and direst ever in history of the United Stated.  Towards the end of the month, state records were set in Kentucky with 114°n and Mississippi with 115°.
  3. In July, 1986, Hurricane Estelle passed south of the Hawaiian Islands creating surf of 20-25 feet amplitude.  The large swells resulted from a combination of high tides, full moon and 50 mph winds.
  4. In July, 1886, a hurricane impacted much of Florida.  The rain and wind from the hurricane were felt from Cedar Keys to Jacksonville.  This was the 3rd hurricane in July of 1886 to affect some part of Florida.
  5. In July, 1942, 30.7” of rain fell in Smethport, PA in just 6 hours.  The downpours and resultant flooding in Pennsylvania were devastating.
  6. In July, 1952 and in Key West, FL, the temp dropped to a record low of a chilly 69°.
  7. Southerly winds gusting to 40 mph. pushed temperature readings to above 100 degrees in the Northern Plains.  Rapid City, SD reported a record high of 106°, following a record low of 39° three days earlier ... all happening in July.
 
 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 
HINT 1:  Make a list of rules and adjustments for school days:   Homework schedule, tv schedule, bath time, bed time etc...  
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HINT 2:  Label, Label, Label! All items that will be taken to school or worn and taken off at school. Lunch boxes or bags, gym shoes, gym suits, jackets etc.
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HINT 3:  Need A Change?   Paint is cheaper than wallpaper. Use paint effects such as sponge painting, rag rolling, and stenciling to add pattern and interest to your walls.
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HINT 4:  Watering Plants.  A lot of water that goes down the drain can be used to water plants. Water that you use to steam vegetables, cook potatoes or boil eggs can be reused to water your plants.  Also, when you clean out your aquarium you can use that water to water your plants.  Great for the soil.
 
 
RECIPES
 
Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake from Georgia
(I made this recipe last weekend for the potluck at HdA's Installation in Brewster last weekend.  Someone asked if I would put it in the STARS so here it is!)
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
 
Cake:
Butter, for greasing pan
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
 
Sauce:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 
    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Generously grease a tube pan.  For the cake: in a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, oil, orange juice, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract; and mix well. Fold apples, coconut, and pecans into batter.
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a tester comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Shortly before the cake is done, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large saucepan, stir in the sugar, buttermilk, and baking soda, and bring to a good rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the hot cake in the pan as soon as you remove it from the oven. Let stand 1 hour, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
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Chicken Fajitas
from Campbell's Kitchen

1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
6 boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
1/2 cup Pace(R) Chunky Salsa
12 flour tortillas (8''), warmed
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced (optional)

Directions:  POUR dressing into shallow nonmetallic dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 min., turning occasionally. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade. GRILL or broil chicken 15 min. or until done, turning once. MIX soup and salsa in saucepan. Heat through. SLICE chicken into thin strips and place down center of each tortilla. Top with onions, avocado and soup mixture. Fold tortilla around filling. Makes 12 fajitas.
Kitchen Clip:  To hasten avocado ripening, place them in a brown paper bag and leave on the kitchen counter; check them daily for signs of ripening.
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Raspberry Barbecue Wings
>From Taste of Home 
    I came up with this recipe when I got tired of the same old wings. These are baked with onion and garlic, then broiled and basted with a mixture of raspberry jam, barbecue sauce and jalapeno peppers. The sauce is also excellent on pork...and is great for dipping. -Sandra Fisher, Missoula, Montana

2/3 cup barbecue sauce
2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
15 chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:  In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, jam, chopped onion, peppers, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke if desired and salt; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.  Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. Place the chicken wings in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Top with sliced onion and remaining garlic. Combine the water and remaining Liquid Smoke if desired; pour over wings. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until juices run clear.Transfer wings to a greased broiler pan; brush with sauce. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 20-25 minutes, turning and basting every 5 minutes or until wings are well coated. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen or 10 servings. 
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Two way ... Two Day Soup
 
Day 1:
1 quart water
1 Tb + 1 Tsp Chicken Base
1 small can mushrooms, stems & pieces, drained
2 cans [15 oz] mixed vegetables, drained
1 can [15 oz] diced tomatoes & juice
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 - 1/2 tsp pepper [more or less to taste]
 
    Bring to boil and simmer 10-15 minutes, [you can add noodles to the above mixture if you want, but I'd wait till the second day and make homemade ones.
 
Day 2:
heat remaining soup with:
1 Tbsp parsley - [I used dried, didn't have fresh]
1 1/2 Tsp chicken base
1 Tsp Italian seasoning
1 [15 oz] can mixed vegetables
 
    Slowly add 1-1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream stirring constantly until heated through.  Cover, turn off heat, and remove from burner.  Let set while you make a nice sandwich to go with it.
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Spinach Swirl Loaf
This Spinach Swirl Loaf is the perfect addition to a simple summer menu. It is both delicious and beautiful!

12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed & risen
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup finely minced yellow onion
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2-3 tablespoons fresh shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions: Spray board or counter top with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls together to form a ball and roll into a 10x14-inch rectangle. In a bowl, combine spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, egg and onion. Spread spinach mixture over dough to within 1/2-inch of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Place seam side down on a large, sprayed baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30-45 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
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What is ratatouille?  Ratatouille is a popular dish from the French region of Provence that combines eggplant, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, garlic and herbs — all simmered in olive oil. The vegetables can vary according to the cook. They can be cooked together, or cooked separately and then combined and heated briefly together. Ratatouille can be served hot, cold or at room temperature, either as a side dish or as an appetizer with bread or crackers.
 
 
HELOISE

 

JOKES ..
 
    You admit having broken into the dress shop four times?" asked the judge.
    "Yes," answered the suspect.
    "And what did you steal?"
    "A dress, Your Honor," replied the subject.
    "One dress?" echoed the judge. "But you admit breaking in four times!"
    "Yes, Your Honor," sighed the suspect. "But three times my wife didn't like the color."
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    My friend, the manager of a grocery store, nabbed a shoplifter in the act. He was escorting the suspect to the office in the front of the store (near the cash registers), when the shoplifter broke from his grip and tried to run. 
    After a scuffle, my friend pinned him against the wall and looked up to see a number of surprised customers staring at him. 
    "Everything's fine, Folks," he reassured them. "This guy just tried to go through the express line with more than ten items.
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    Soon after our high-tech company moved into a new building, we had trouble with the elevators. A manager got stuck between floors and, after some door banging, finally attracted attention. His name was taken and rescue promised. 
    It took two hours before the elevator mechanic arrived and got the manager out. When he returned to his desk, he found this note from his efficient secretary: "The elevator people called and will be here in two hours." 
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Why Men Wear Earrings ...
    A man is at work one day when he notices that his co-worker is wearing an earring.  This man knows his co-worker to be a normally conservative fellow, and is curious about his sudden change in 'fashion sense.'
    The man walks up to him and says:  'I didn't know you were into earrings.'
    'Don't make such a big deal, it's only an earring,' he replies sheepishly.
    His friend falls silent for a few minutes, but then his curiosity prods him to say:  'So, how long have you been wearing one?
    'Ever since my girl-friend found it in my truck.'
 
 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...
 
    Not much to say this evening ... Gotta get myself to bed ... been a busy day with me celebrating my birthday and all.  Ted took me to dinner this afternoon AFTER our dental appointments.  Do we know how to have fun or what?? 
    Gotta say that the weather is nicer now that it is cooler, but seems like autumn is on its way!  The other morning it was around 34°.  WOW!  My tomato crop is never going to make it.  I only have a few plants, but we have had fresh tomatoes several evenings.  They aren't beefsteak like many of you raise, but with our short growing season, it is the best we can do.  I am also raising zucchini and last evening I made two loaves of zucchini bread and what a disaster that baking episode was.  Food Network would be ashamed!  Anyway, Ted threw them out to the chickens and I am not sure they could even eat them!  
    We do have sunflowers growing everywhere as our resident chipmunk planted seeds in every dirt bed he could find.  But what a pretty picture now that they are beginning to bloom.  Haven't seen the little varmint lately.  Hope he didn't get into the mouse bait!   
    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!   
 
 
    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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