THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
 
The Joys of Gardening

                                                                                                                  

Spectacular colors of azaleas in spring;

Beauty the first roses of summer bring;

A hummingbird hovering over bright-red blooms;

Sunshine streaming into garden rooms.

Soft rain nurturing flowers fair;

Dew on blossoms from the cool night air;

The scent of rich moist soil pure;

New seeds sprouting strong and sure;

Toiling in the garden with lots of mirth;

Appreciating the beauty of God's good Earth;

These are the JOYS OF GARDENING!

- -  Jerri Fillon, New Orleans, Louisiana

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 

 
 
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
 

    Monday evening at the Official Visit of our Worthy Grand Matron held at Pilgrim Chapter, Grand Treasurer Katie Glessing, presented Bob Wheeler, Junior Past Patron of Esther Chapter, the commission of Grand Representative of Quebec in Washington. 

Cards: 

Robert Wheeler

1133 Olympus ST

Port Angeles, WA 98362

 
 
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except OV's which are listed below!)
 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
 
Hi kiddo,
    I will not be attending any OV this upcoming week and will miss you all!!!  As some of you have heard Chuck, Dakoda and I were involved in an accident on the way home for the Grand Chapter rest stop.  WE ARE FINE just a little sore and shook up.  We find out tomorrow if the car will be totaled or not.  It was 4 AM and we came around a blind corner to find a fallen tree across the road.  Chuck had enough time to slam on the brakes and aim for the high part of the tree.  We hit it and it ripped the rack off the car and the struts.  The trunk of the tree hit the car and caved in the roof about nine inches.  The branches did some damage and scared me near to death.  I have always know that God was with me but this really drove it home!!!  If we had hit it any other way or if the windshield had given way I know in my heart I would not be here today!  Looking at where the branches scratched and dinged the windshield I would have been impaled.  A branch went through the roof rack!!!  Anyway, God let us know he has something in mind for my family and spared us this day :-)  I will live each day and not take anything for granted!!! 
** Becky Aldrich, Grand Marshal
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Sadness ...
     Good evening,
    PWP George Grindle of Trinity 215 passed away on August 5th.  His Memorial will be on Sunday, August 20th at 2:00 PM at the Olympia Masonic Center in Tumwater.
Thanks. 
** Skip Sanford.  WP, Trinity 215
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Passing of PGP of BC & Yukon ...
    Brother Robert Morgan and Sister Muriel Cooper held their grand session in Chilliwack, BC in 1995.
    Brother Morgan passed away this past week and a service will be held (was held) on August 6 in the Legion on Saltspring Island.
** Cynthia Hague, PM X 2, Ruth # 22, British Columbia, Canada GGC
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Amaranth news ... 
Bonnie,
    Les Reynolds died this morning in the Yakima Hospital.
Cathy
 
Hi All:
    Please pass this information to all your members.  Will let you know when services will be held. Cards can be sent to:
Betty Reynolds
2426 W. Klamath Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336-6361
Thanks.  Les Reynolds is a PGRP (Past Grand Royal Patron) of Wash.
-- Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. Wash.
 
HI All:
Below is the information on Les Reynolds memorial. Please pass this information on to everyone especially those without e-mail.
Thanks.
Daughter of Les is H.L. Judy Daling
57 "D" S.W.
Ephrata, WA 98823
** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec.

 

Friends of Lester Reynolds
    The memorial for Lester Reynolds will be Saturday 8/12/2006 at 1:00 PM in the Pasco Masonic Center, 1718 W. Sylvester Pasco WA.
    In lieu of flower and memorial can be given to the Leonard Cook Permanent Scholarship fund with the Grand Court of Amaranth.
** Floyd L Snyder
2225 Blue Jay Lane
W. Richland, WA. 99353
509-967-5757 or 509-539-7750
sunshine@usamedia.tv
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If traveling in South Dakota ...
    Thank you for the advertising for Al's Oasis in Chamberlain SD. The lemon cream cheese pie is one of their specialties. Also their apple pie with cinnamon ice cream isn't too bad either.
    All the pies are made from scratch ( no mixes or canned pie mix and no frozen pies)
    Also the coffee is 5 cents as it is at Wall Drug.
    If any OES members stop at Al's cafe ask who is working in the salad bar. (It might be a sister).
    My daughter Lorinda Toupal a member of Silverleaf chapter # 96 in Presho works in the salad bar, bakery and cuts some of those fresh pies in the mornings
** Janet Gruenig, Silverleaf # 96, Presho, SD GGC
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Cruise ...
Hi everyone:
    Hope your summers are going great and you’re not too hot!!
    My Worthy Patron has been working on a FUN weekend cruise and we want to invite EVERYONE to join us. It will be next September, however, our Associate Matron and Associate Patron are all in favor of us continuing our theme from this year and ending with a real Cruise.
    Here is the information:
When: September 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & ending 24th, 2007
Where: Leaving Seattle WA going to Victoria and Nanaimo BC and back to Seattle
How much: starting $220.00 p.p.d.o.
Deposit: $100.00 by October 31st, 2006
Who: Everyone, OES, Masons and just friends and relatives open to all
We will be sailing on Celebrity Cruise Line MV Mercury.
We will be organizing car pools to and from Seattle.
    If you have never been on a cruise and are curious then this is the perfect opportunity.  There will be more information to be coming!!  First come first served, we have 60 state rooms reserved. When we get the information on the outside state rooms and a schematic of the rooms I will forward it on to you.
Let me know and let’s all go sailing and have fun!!
** Mary Helen Johnson
 
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OES Charity Golf Tournament ...
Connie--
    In the last issue of "Stars" someone wanted to know if the golf tournament on the 11th was changing its name.  The tournament for the past 6 years has been known as the "OES Charity Golf Tournament" and that isn't/hasn't changed  The proceeds will continue to go to the endowment fund of the children's language center.  The center may have changed its name but the golf tournament and where the money goes have not changed.  We'll see you at the 6th Annual OES Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, August 11th at McChord AFB.
--Clayton, Mary Ellen, Bill, Alice & Charlotte -- committee members
 
    WOW!  Have I ever stirred up a hornet's nest when I mistakenly referred to the OES Charity Golf Tournament as the Rite Care Golf Tournament.  I apologize to all who were seriously offended by this mistake.  What I intended to relate was the misuse of the term Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders as the term is no longer.  The Scottish Rite replaced their logo several years ago with the term 'Rite Care'.  Everything else remains the same.  Rite Care continues to provide language therapy to children who have a variety of speech problems.
    There are some pretty 'cool' websites for you to view, including the picture of the new logo.  You can view Spokane Valley's great website at  http://www.hiram.net/webs/MASONIC/ewmasons/ssrclc.html .  Everett Valley's site is:  http://scottishritenet.net/ritecare.htm .   I believe the best one I seen so far is http://www.wingsofwords.org  which includes a 24 or so page booklet on-line.  
     Again!  I wish to apologize to all those who were so offended.
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Marvin Gerking, WGP, Idaho ...
    From the note below from Sister Joyce Roland, it would indicate that Brother Marvin is doing well, has returned home and once again on the OES trail....star love and bear hugs,
** Linda Hattrick, future Worthy Grand Esther!!!

Subject:  Hello everyone,   Just received good news from Andy.  WGP Marvin and wife  Diane visited Clover Chapter last night.  Marvin is feeling great and looking good.  Prayers and cards really do work miracles.  Thank you all. Love, J.R..
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Martha Chapter news ...
Hello, Connie !
    Was reading your STARS issue and this reminded me that, just in case someone would like to attend our "Summer Fest" on August 12th  -- the wrong date was put in our book.  Correct details for this event are:
    Sunday, August 13, at 1:30 p.m. -- dinner at Northern Quest Casino.  Anyone who would like to come join us, please do so!  This has become our summer get-together for our chapter, and we would love to see other OES members there!
    Thanks for adding these details, Connie, if you put out another issue prior to this event!
** Jane Henson, AM, Martha Chapter #60
 
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Warning ...
    Connie I do not know if this warning is worth printing in the Star, but it is an actual happening to me.
    I was unable to make it to Grand Chapter for the full session, but wanted to be there for the election.  Knowing, I have road hypnosis, my family agreed
to let me drive over, provided I had a co-pilot with me.   Sister Betty Haubrick agreed to accompany me.  I left home at 2:30 A.M. to pick up Betty and we left her home about 2:50 A.M..  Every so often (quite frequently) Betty would poke my arm and ask ""Myrtle are you awake?"  I was grateful for her company.  On the other side of Ellensburg, I remember taking the exit and headed for Yakima.  Here's where the trouble started----I remember that, but nothing more for the next approximate 16 to 20 miles.  Betty spoke to me twice or was it more?  Anyway I heard in a very loud voice. "Myrtle look at your speedometer".  I replied "what" and again Betty said "Myrtle look at your speedometer".  I did and saw the needle was laying on 100 miles per hour.  I replied "Oh **** the speedometer broke".  I. tapped my foot on the gas pedal and saw the needle move  I immediately dropped back to 70.  I asked Betty what made her check my speed and she said," you went into the passing lane and flew by everything."   The scary part of this story is that my eyes were wide open, but my mind was completely asleep.  My family, has forbidden me to drive any farther than to Sequim 18 miles from home.   Let this be a warning to other drivers---if you have ever gotten tired or don't remember having driven through and area---please pull over and rest or take an alert passenger with you.  I know if Betty had not been with me and alert to what was happening, I would not be here to write this now.  I wonder how many accidents on the road are caused by this trouble. Please, please drive carefully..
** Myrtle Powers, Past Matron  seven times, Grand Historian. Member of Pilgrim and Narcissus Chapter
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Clip Art ...
    The General Grand Chapter site has excellent print quality clip art on its site. They have versions for both Mac and PC, color and black and white.
** Donna Beeson, PM, Grand Marshal, Grand Chapter of Arizona, Golden Rule # 1, Prescott, AZ GGC
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Picnic ...
The Inland Empire Officers Association Summer Potluck Picnic
Time:  August 23 - 6:00 PM
Place:  Elaine & Dick Weigel
            2101 E. Turnberry Lane (Across from Hangman Hills Golf Course)
            509-443-2632 (call for directions)
Will be making plans for 2006-2007 year.
Everyone is welcome.  Please be sure and contact your chapter members.
** Elaine Weigel
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Room needed at GGC
Hi Connie -
    I am looking for someone to share a room with at General Grand. I need to be there on Fri night the 27th of Oct.  I don't snore loud (I don't think), I sleep in one spot most of the night and I don't cuddle.  If there is anyone going that has a spare space in their room I would like to hear from them.
    If you could put this in one of your Stars I would really appreciate it. 
** Joan Kershner
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It's a fact ...
    Morning glories are quick to ramble up anything they can cling to.  This makes them especially good for quickly covering backyard eyesores.  How far can they climb?  Up to 20 feet!  (Bad as kudzu!!!)  Ah You heard it first here ... 
 
 
 
AUGUST MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....

  • 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:  Olympia Lodge, No. 1, Cemetery Ground Breaking, 2:00 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 Practice at Canal; 6:00 PM.
  • August 19 ... 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
 
 
ALDERWOOD CHAPTER #!85
Cordially invites to the
Official Visit of our Worthy Grand Matron Joanne and Worthy Grand Patron Terry
and the Homecoming of PGM Ann Gates
 
September 22nd, 2006 at 7:39 PM
Everett Masonic Temple
 
 
INVITATION
 
The members of
Cyrene, Stanwood, and Mount Baker Chapters
Cordially invite you to attend
 
The Official Visit of
Worthy Grand Matron
 
JOANNE CLARK
 
Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 7:30 PM
Potluck Dinner 6:00 PM
Sedro Woolley Masonic Temple
106 Warner Street
Sedro Woolley, Washington
Everyone is welcome ... Please Join Us!
 
 
INVITATION
Southgate Chapter #190 and Delta Chapter #109
invite all our Sisters and Brothers to join the
Washington Grand Chapter Officers and Escorts
to a fun dinner. 
Enjoy an 'All You Can Eat' TWO BITS-A-DIP DINNER
with all food provided by our members
PRIOR TO OUR OFFICIAL VISIT
September 18, 2006; 6:00 PM
Southgate Masonic Hall
1004 SW 152nd Street, Burien.
 
Please RSVP to Secretary Donna Craig 253-941-3009 or gldmcraig@msn.com.
We need to know how many dips to have!!!
 
 
INVITATION
 

TRINITY COURT #51 AND WEST GATE COURT #21

 INVITE YOU TO A LUNCHEON HONORING


BARBARA WATERMAN, Grand Royal Matron

&

BRUCE JOHNSON, Grand Royal Patron

 

of the Grand Court of Washington

Order of the Amaranth

 

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Holiday Inn Spokane-Airport

1616 S. Windsor Drive

Spokane, WA  99224

Noon to 1:00 p.m. No Host Social Hour

1:00 p.m. Luncheon

Cost:  $25.00 per person includes all gratuity

 

Choice of three menu items

1.  New York Steak, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, Walnut Apple Pie

2.  Roasted Garlic Chicken, Wild Rice Medley, Vegetables, Carrot Cake

3.  Vegetarian Penne Pasta with fresh Veggies in Pesto with a Parmesan Tomato Crown, Carrot Cake

All items include roll and butter, coffee, hot tea, iced tea, or lemonade.

 Please make your reservations no later that September 4th.

 

There is a block of rooms being held at the Holiday Inn under Order of the Amaranth.  The rooms are $85.00.  Please call 509-838-1170 to make hotel reservations.

 

If you have questions please call Vicki at 509-926-0568.

 

 

Send reservations to Vicki Chamberlain, 8020 E. Elde Dr, Spokane, WA  99212

Make checks payable to Trinity Court #51

 

NAME (s)       ________________________________________________________________________

COURT AND TITLE (s)        ____________________________________________________________

FOOD CHOICE (s)    __________________________________________________________________

TOTAL PAID   ________________________________________________________________________

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The Effects of Weather on Golf
By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Dan Pontoriero
 
    When most people check the weather before going out for a round of golf, they look for two things, will it be cool and will it be dry. August is National Golf Month and it is a perfect time to realize that weather can affect not only your comfort and safety on the course; it can affect your game too.
    The air actually affects the distance your ball will go. Knowing course conditions can really work to your advantage. Just think, how would your game be affected if you played in Colorado as opposed to Florida? The altitude in Colorado will make your ball travel further due to the lower air pressure.
    The same rule could be applied in Florida if you know what to look for. The ball will actually travel further in hotter temperatures. Think about it, heating the atmosphere will cause expansion, thus dropping the pressure allowing the ball to travel further.
    Another uncomfortable but golf ball friendly weather effect is humidity. The amount of humidity will affect how much spin the ball gets. The more humid the atmosphere is the less dense it becomes. The ball will in turn travel further because the decrease in density will result in a slight decrease in pressure.
    It is also important to be safe while playing golf. Heat and lightning are two major risks that can ruin a day at the country club.
  • Make sure to always have cool water on hand, and try to stay in the shade when it is not your turn.
  • Wear loose clothing, and try to wear light colors -- they reflect the sun’s rays.
  • If thunder is heard, seek shelter immediately.
  • Never seek shelter under a tree. Try to get into the pro shop or a close building.
  • Wait until at least a half hour after the last bolt to resume play.
  • Be sure to check your local forecast before heading out for a round of golf.
It is always a good idea to prepare for you day whenever you are planning outdoor activities. Be safe, have fun, and enjoy a great game of golf.
Source: http://www.probablegolfinstruction.com

 

 

 

 

 
  
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
DAMASCUS LODGE NO. 199 ...                                .
August 12:  Pancake Breakfast; 7:00 - 10:00 AM.
 
DISTRICT NO. 9 ...                   VW Charrison Lochaby, Deputy of the Grand Master
August 14:  Masonic Breakfast, Frank's Place; 7:00 AM.
 
FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO. 313 ...    W Bob Starowski, WM
August 12:  Formal Meeting; MRC; 9:30 AM
August 17:  Ritual Night; MRC.
 
PENINSULAR LODGE NO. 95 ...                                    .
August 10:  Rusty Mason Degree or Movie; 7:30 PM.
 
WHIDBEY LODGE NO. 15 . . .                                        .
August 15:  6:30 PM Dinner; 7:30 PM Meeting.  Western Night.
 
(If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 
 
 
 
MASONIC NEWS
 
District Meeting ...
Subject:  District No. 21 & 22 Meeting & Family BBQ in the Park
Date:  Sunday, August 12, 2006
Time:  12:00 noon
Place:  Wenatchee County River Park, 2924 State Hwy 2, Monitor
 
    You and your lady are cordially invited to join the members of Districts 21 and 22 to receive our Grand Master, MW Charles W. McQuery.
We will have a family BBQ in the park, commencing at 12:00 noon. Reservations are necessary to aid in planning the food. Cost for the BBQ is $8.00 per person. Elected Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies will be guests of the District.
    We hope you will join us for a fun-filled day at a beautiful park with great food and the fellowship of our Brothers and their ladies.
Please RSVP on the card enclosed in your mailing or to ewencrneal@aol.com 
Fraternally,
Curtis Neal                                                             Gordie Cockle
Deputy of the Grand Master                                    Deputy of the Grand Master
District No. 21                                                        District No. 22
 
 

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Cornerstone ...
Purpose:  To Lay the Cornerstone of the Adams County Services Building, 425 E. Main, Othello
Date & Time:  Tuesday, August 15, 2006.  Grand Lodge will be opened at 9:30 AM in Paul Revere Lodge No. 205, 26 W. Main, Othello.  Following instructions by the Grand  Marshal, the Brothers will march to the site of the ceremony that will commence at 10:30 AM.  Dress is tuxedo for the elected and appointed Grand Lodge officers and for all others gray slacks, blue blazer and team tie.
Lunch:  At the conclusion of the ceremony, we will return to the Lodge for lunch.  There will be a free-will donation.  Please notify WB Ken Caylor of your attendance at CaylorBee@aol.com .  Ladies are invited.
Fraternally,
MW Charles W. McQuery, Grand Master
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Cornerstone ...
Purpose:  To Lay the Cornerstone of the Addition to the Kennewick United Methodist Church, 421 W. Kennewick Ave (corner of S. Dayton St. and W. Kennewick Ave.)
Date & Time:  Saturday, August 19, 2006.  The Grand Lodge will be opened at 8:15 AM in Kennewick Lodge No. 153, 601 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick.  Following instructions by the Grand Marshal, the members and guests will travel by car to the Church and the ceremony will commence at 9:00 AM.  Dress is tuxedo for the elected and appointed Grand Lodge officers and for all others gray slacks, blue blazer and team tie.
Refreshments:  At the conclusion of the ceremony, we will return to the Lodge to enjoy coffee, cookies and something cool to drink.  Please notify WB Iman Wintz of your attendance at PAMAWINTZ@aol.com. 
Fraternally,
MW Charles W. McQuery, Grand Master
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District 20 Meeting ...
Subject:  District No. 20 Meeting and All Masonic Picnic
Date:  Saturday, August 19, 2996
Time:  11:30 AM
Place:  Ahtanum Youth Park, 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap
 
    You and your lady and family are cordially invited to join the members of the Lodges in District No. 20 to receive our Grand Master MW Charles W. McQuery.      The All Masonic Picnic, commencing at 11:30 AM, will provide a venue for everyone to get out and have some fun,.  Plans are to run 'til everyone drops.
    We will be roasting a pig and serving it with all the trimmings.  Please RSVP to tub94hot@yahoo.com .
    The Brothers and their families in District No. 20 look forward to sharing a day of fellowship with you and your family.
Fraternally,
Robert Schaefer
Deputy of the Grand Master
District No. 20
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Invitation ...
Brethren,
    Paul Revere Lodge 205 have the pleasure of the Grand Master along with many brothers. Our labor will be to lay a corner stone at the new county
building in Othello Washington.  Grand Lodge will open at nine thiry AM. We will march up main street to the county site. Lay the corner stone and march back to the Lodge Hall for some fellowship and lunch. Don't miss this opertunity to shed more light on Masonry. The date of the cornerstone laying in Othello is; August 15th at 9:30AM
** F Kliphardt JS
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District Meeting ...
Brethren -
    Please join the Brothers of District 27 and our Ladies as we welcome our Grand Master Chuck McQuery and his Lady Diane at our annual District Meeting.
WHERE:    Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute Student Union Bldg,  4000 W Randolph Blvd, right behind the Spokane Community College Campus.
WHEN:     Friday September 29, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The celebration should be over NLT 9:00 p.m.  (NOTE: We are planning a gathering for new Lodge Officers before the formal event, at approximately 5:00 p.m.  This will be for the purpose of planning events for the upcoming year.)
WHAT:    An excellent dinner, presentations and remarks by the Grand Master PLUS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.  We have an excellent duo playing Celtic and Blue Grass music.  You will REALLY enjoy them.
COST:  All this for the remarkably low price of $20.00 per person.  Think about this as a wonderful evening of Masonic Fellowship AND the chance to take your Lady out for dinner!!
Please RSVP so we'll know how much food needs to be prepared.  You can let me know at:   
    509.325-0906
    crnryoung@comcast.net
** VWB Chuck Young
Deputy to the Grand Master
District 27
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Regional Workshop ...
Brethren -
    The Grand Lodge of Washington, Eastern Washington Regional Workshop will take place on Saturday September 9 at the Masonic Temple on Riverside Avenue in Spokane.
    For the modest sum of $10.00 new and "experienced" Masons will get the chance to learn more about Masonry and how they can "become better men" as Masons.
    The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration and the presentations and seminars will begin at 9:00 a.m. sharp.  The day will conclude at 3:00 p.m.  The $10 cost?  That is mainly to pay for the lunch and coffee, which is included.
    The seminars offered are:
        Freemasonry 101
        Protocol and Courtesies
        Web Development
        Mentoring, and to conclude
        The Grand Master's Roundtable
    Does this sound like something in which you should participate?  You're right!  Please let your Deputy know you plan to attend and how many other Brethren you are going to invite.  This seminar is for the Masons of Eastern Washington - NOT the Grand Lodge Team.
    PLEASE contact the newer members of your Lodge and invite them to attend.  This is guaranteed to be a worthwhile day.
    If you aren't sure how to contact your Deputy, please let me know at the following and I'll insure you are registered.  Please contact me if you have any questions.
    509.325-0906
    crnryoung@comcast.net
        See you on Saturday September 9 at the Spokane Masonic Temple.
** Chuck Young
Deputy to the Grand Master
District 27
 
 
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?
 
.................AND NOW YOU DO KNOW EVERYTHING!  
** Shared by Ill. William R. Miller, 33°, SGIG, Orient of Washington
 
 
 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 
HINT 1:  TOOTHPASTE WORKS WONDERS..... Why spend money on expensive cleaners when all you need is a tube of toothpaste? Try it to: polish silver
and gold, remove crayon marks from walls, remove ink spots from cloth, remove fruit punch "moustaches" from kids, deodorize smelly hands, remove
scuffs from shoes, and fill holes in walls.
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HINT 2:  Cleaning Copper:  To clean copper pans, give them a good scrub with dishwashing detergent, then take a half a lemon and pour salt on it, use it to scrub the copper, you will see the shine come through.  Keep adding salt to the lemon as you clean.
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HINT 3:  Cleaning Your Favorite Silver:  Clean silver with the lemon juice and polish up with a soft clean cloth. Use cotton swabs to get into difficult crevices.  After cleaning your good silver to prevent it tarnishing, store it in an airtight plastic container.
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HINT 4:  Washing Blankets and Bed Sheets:   Add a sprinkling of your favorite bath oils to the rinse cycle of the wash.  Your bedding will be soft and sweet smelling for a very pleasant nights sleep.
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HINT 5:  Keeping your mattress free of germs:   Spray your mattress (at least once a month) with anti-bacterial (Lysol) deodorizing spray to refresh your  
mattress and to help kill any growing bacteria in the mattress.
 
 
RECIPES
 
Black Forest Cheesecake
This is the most awesome cheesecake!

2 Cups finely crushed chocolate wafers (I use Oreo cookie crumbs)
1/3 Cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
1 Tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
1/4 Cup sliced almonds, (crushed to approx. 1/8" pieces)
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
3/4 Cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 Teaspoon almond extract
24 ounces sour cream
3 Large Eggs
2 Tablespoons Kirsch (Cherry Liqueur)
3/4-1 Cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 C. whipping cream
Semi-sweet chocolate curls

    Directions:  For crust, in a medium mixing bowl combine cookie crumbs and 1/3 cup melted butter making sure they are thoroughly combined. Generously grease sides of 9" springform pan. Carefully press cookie crumb mixture in bottom of pan pressing with a flat-bottomed measuring cup. (Keep the crumbs from coming up the sides of the pan.) Make sure it is completely pressed into bottom of pan. Holding pan at an angle, pour almonds into side of pan. Roll pan around to let almonds coat sides of pan, and let excess pour out. (Warning: If you turn pan to too high an angle, you risk crust falling out.)
    For filling, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until combined. Add sour cream, eggs, and Kirsch. Beat on low speed just until combined. Pour half of the filling into the crust-lined springform pan. Sprinkle chopped dried cherries evenly over the filling. Place the springform pan in a shallow baking pan on center oven rack. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 55 minutes or until center appears set when shaken (edge should just start getting lightly browned). Remove springform pan from baking pan. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a small metal spatula around the edges of the pan to loosen crust (try not to damage almond crust). Cool 30 minutes more. Remove sides of springform pan. Cool for 1 hour, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is better and a couple days is even better). Before serving whip cream to soft peaks and spread to within 3/4" of the edge of cheesecake keeping it thicker in the center . . . domelike). Sprinkle chilled chocolate curls on top.  Makes 12-16 servings
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Campbell's(R) Honey Barbecued Ribs
from Campbell's Kitchen

4 lb. pork spareribs
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed French Onion Soup
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions:   CUT ribs into serving pieces. Place ribs in 6-quart saucepot. Cover with water. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30 minutes. Drain.  MIX soup, ketchup, honey, garlic powder and black pepper in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook 5 minutes. PLACE ribs on lightly oiled grill rack over medium-hot coals. Grill 20 minutes or until no longer pink and glazed, turning and brushing often with soup mixture. Serves 4.  
TIP: Serve with grilled corn-on-the-cob and a tossed green salad. For dessert serve sliced cantaloupe.
Kitchen Clip:  Ribs can be parboiled ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to finish on the grill.
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Fresh Peach Cobbler
>From Taste of Home

2 large peaches, peeled and sliced
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
3/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:  In a bowl, combine peaches and 3/4 cup sugar; set aside. Pour butter into an 8-in. square baking pan. In a bowl, combine flour, baking
powder, salt, nutmeg and remaining sugar; stir in milk just until combined. Pour over butter. Top with the peaches. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 8 servings.  
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Veggie Buns
Enjoy a blend of your favorite vegetables baked right into these yummy Veggie Buns.

24 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup diced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup diced fresh broccoli
1/3 cup diced red pepper
1/3 cup diced yellow pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:  Combine 2 rolls together and flatten into a 5-inch circle. Repeat with remaining rolls. In a bowl combine the cheese, vegetables, garlic, salt and pepper. Divide vegetable mixture into 12 equal portions and place in center of each dough circle. Pull edges of dough up around vegetable mixture. With your hands, knead the vegetable mixture into the dough while forming a round bun. Place buns on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 45-60 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
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Colorful Spinach Salad
>From Quick Cooking 
    Complete the meal with Colorful Spinach Salad, a refreshing medley that says "springtime" with each bite. Bagged spinach from the produce section hurries along the preparation of the salad that's topped with crunchy radishes, pretty slices of yellow summer squash and sweet chewy raising. Dress it with a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette or choose your favorite bottled dressing for even quicker results.

4 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup diced radishes
1/2 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS:  In a large bowl, toss the spinach, radishes, yellow squash and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Serve with salad. Yield: 6 servings.
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Buying Beef...

    Choose beef with a bright cherry-red color, without any grayish or brown blotches. The exception is vacuum-packaged beef, which, due to a lack of oxygen, has a darker purplish-red color. When exposed to the air, it will turn to a bright red.
 
 
HELOISE

 

JOKES ..
 
    A young boy came to Sunday School late. His teacher knew that he was usually very prompt and asked him if anything was wrong. 
    The boy replied no, that he was going fishing but his dad told him that he needed to go to church. 
    The teacher was very impressed and asked the boy if his dad had explained to him why it was more important to go to church than to go fishing, 
    To which the boy replied, yes he did, dad said he didn't have enough bait for both of us.
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    The ninety-five year old woman at the nursing home received a visit from one of her fellow church members. 
    "How are you feeling?" the visitor asked. 
    "Oh," said the lady, "I'm just worried sick!" 
    "What are you worried about, dear?" her friend asked. "You look like you're in good health. They are taking care of you, aren't they?" 
    "Yes, they are taking very good care of me." 
    "Are you in any pain?" she asked. 
    "No, I have never had a pain in my life." 
    "Well, what are you worried about?" her friend asked again. 
    The lady leaned back in her rocking chair and slowly explained her major worry.  "Every close friend I ever had has already died and gone on to heaven. I'm afraid they're all wondering where I went."
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    A large, well-established, Canadian lumber camp advertised that they were looking for a good lumberjack.
    The very next day, a skinny little man showed up at the camp with his axe, and knocked on the head lumberjack's door. The head lumberjack took one look at the little man and told him to leave. 
    "Just give me a chance to show you what I can do," said the skinny man. 
    "Okay, see that giant redwood over there?" said the lumberjack. 
    "Take your axe and go cut it down." 
    The skinny man headed for the tree, and in five minutes he was back knocking on the lumberjack's door. "I cut the tree down," said the man. 
    The lumberjack couldn't believe his eyes and said, "Where did you get the skill to chop down trees like that?" 
    "In the Sahara Forest," replied the puny man. 
    "You mean the Sahara Desert," said the lumberjack. 
    The little man laughed and answered back, "Oh sure, that's what they call it now!"
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    It was mealtime on a small airline and the flight attendant asked the passenger if he would like dinner. 
    "What are my choices?" he asked. 
    She replied, "Yes or No."
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    A woman goes to the doctor for her yearly physical.  The nurse starts with certain basic items.
    "How much do you weigh?" she asks.
    "115," she says.
    The nurse puts her on the scale. It turns out her weight is 140.
    The nurse asks, "Your height?"
    "5 foot 8," she says.
    The nurse checks and sees that she only measures 5' 5".
    She then takes her blood pressure, and tells the woman it is very high.
    "Of course it's high!" she screams, "When I came in here I was tall and slender! Now I'm short and fat!"
 
 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...
 
 
    Anyone ever play Bunko?  It is really fun!  Last Saturday at the Outdoor Degree at Granite Falls, the team of Nancy Jorgensen, Kay Smith (PGM), Glynis Tucker and myself attempted to learn the game and had fun doing it!  Now I am 'hooked' and ready to play!  While 16 or so ladies played the game, the rest cut out squares for quilt making!  You will learn more about this project a bit later.  The men were down in the park wherever they go ... and about 300 attended this Open Air Degree.  Afterwards, there was a BBQ and it was great seeing PGM Ann Gates and her Escort, Bearded Bob on the serving line.  Alderwood Chapter was helping serve the meal, so not only were they there, but saw Margaret Sherman, and Donna and Bob Miles.  It was fun!!!  
    Later that evening, we attended a birthday (mine), Anniversary, and Retirement BBQ Party which was wonderful!   Birthday parties brings to mind an interesting one I had many years ago.  The neighborhood decided to surprise me on my special day ... and I got so excited that I went into labor and had our first son early the next day!  The group decided that they weren't going to ever do that again! 
    And now it is time to dust off the golf clubs and try to act like I know what I am doing!  See you on Friday! 
    Until next time ... Star hugs and happy thoughts. 
** Connie 

 

 

 
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    Remember! Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
 
Star hugs and God Bless America! 
Connie
 
 
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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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