THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
September 14th, 2006
A FRIEND IS LIKE ...
A friend is like a flower,
A tulip to be exact.
Or maybe like a brand new gate,
That never comes unlatched.
A friend is like an owl,
Both beautiful and wise.
Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost,
Whose spirit never dies.
A friend is like those blades of grass,
You can never mow,
Standing tall and proud,
In a perfect little row.
A friend is like a heart that goes
Strong until the end.
Where would we be in this world,
If we didn't have a friend....
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
Saturday, September 9th, at the Reception of our Worthy Grand Matron,
Joanne Clark ... Grand Electa, Betty Croft, presented the Commission of
Grand Representative of West Virginia in Washington to MARGIE
BUNGE, PM of Cedar Chapter. It was a fun announcement, although
we all had thought our Sister Betty had taken leave of her senses when she
relieved WGM Joanne of her place at the podium.
Cards: 69624 - 46th Street CT W, University Place, WA 98466.
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
(as taken from your Ode Cards ...
includes everything, hopefully!, except Official Visits and those are
listed in the Masonic Calendar)
Reminders ... September 15th - 22nd , 2006
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Saturday, September 16th ...
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Inland Empire Officers Instruction;
Spokane Chapter. Meetings: 10:00 AM; Instruction: 11:00 AM.
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Line Officers Instruction;
9:00 AM; Tyler Chapter.
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Victory Chapter, Millwood
... Saturday Tea by the Pond; Manito Temple. Gents and Kids
invited. Donations: $5.00. Luncheon & Tea: Wear your favorite
hat! Special Entertainment: Sponsored by Victory & Adelphi
Chapters. Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
Sunday, September 17th ...
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School of Instruction,
Floral Chapter. 2:00 PM.
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Analia Chapter, Edmonds
... Progressive Dinner. Cathy Cook, Chairperson.
Monday, September 18th ...
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Bethlehem Chapter, Deer Park ...
Potluck Dinner; 6:15 PM. Stated Meeting; Welcome Back; Long Form; GC
Reports. Nostalgia: Eleanor Knapp & Charlotte Yingst. Serving:
Chapter. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Ferndale Chapter ...
Homecoming Potluck: 6:15 PM. Stated Meeting; Education Night; Long
Form; July, August & September Birthdays. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Floral Chapter, Monroe ...
Potluck. Stated Meeting; Long Form; Education Night; Balloting.
Refreshments: All Members. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Grace Chapter, Ellensburg
... Welcome Back Potluck; 6:00 PM. Stated Meeting; Short Form; July,
August & September Birthdays. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Madrona Chapter, Anacortes
... Star Point Potluck. Stated Meeting; Education Night. Time: 7:30
PM.
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Southgate Chapter, Burien
... OV & 2 Bits a Dip Dinner.
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Victory Chapter, Millwood
... Auxiliary Meeting; 12:00 Noon.
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Warren Chapter, Tacoma ...
Potluck: Box Social. Stated Meeting; Friends Night; Chapter Dress.
Time: 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, September 19th ...
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Astral Chapter, Wenatchee
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Balloting. Refreshments: Harriet
Hepler, Barbara Pittman & Marjorie Freeman. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Everett Chapter ...
Stated Meeting; Balloting; Long Form. Refreshments: Becky Bressler.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Fern Chapter, Tacoma ...
Stated Meeting; Friends Night; Tea Party. Chapter Dress. Time: 7:30
PM.
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Greenwood Chapter, Seattle
... Stated Meeting; Long Form; September Birthdays & Anniversaries.
Refreshments: Dorothy Stephens. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Hope Chapter, Oakesdale
... Stated Meeting; Education Night; Grand Chapter Reports. Treats:
Lynda Jamison. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Lewis Chapter, Lakewood
... Stated Meeting; Long Form; July, August & September Birthday
March. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Montesano Chapter
... Dessert Auction to benefit our special project, Local Food Banks.
Come one, come all, come hungry for dessert.
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Priscilla Chapter, Port Gamble
... Potluck: 6:00 PM. Stated Meeting; Education & Honor Night for PM
& PP's. Short Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Vineland Chapter, Clarkston
... Stated Meeting; Friends Night. Time: 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, September 20th ...
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Fidelity Chapter, Arlington
... Potluck. Stated Meeting; Canadian Nite! 50th Anniversary with
Chilliwack; Long Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver
... Potluck: 6:00 PM. Stated Meeting; Education Night; Short Form.
7:30 PM.
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Kirkland Chapter ...
Stated Meeting; Chapter's Birthday; Honor 5-Year PM & PP, Kathy
Neubecker & Terry Davis, and PM & PP; Short Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Occidental Chapter, Ballard
... Stated Meeting; Education Night; Long Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Olympia Chapter, Tumwater
... Stated Meeting 'Back to School'; Education Night; Autumn is
Coming! Refreshments: Lois Harris; Decorations: Jenell Butler.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Sunnyside Chapter ...
Stated Meeting; Friendship Night. Hostesses: Mabel Hendricks &
Roberta Stiff and all members. Time: 8:00 PM.
Thursday, September 21st ...
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Alderwood Chapter, Everett ... Stated Meeting; Casual
Night; Slipper Night; September Birthdays. Refreshments: Cindy Powell.
Greeter: Valerie Morgan. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue
... Potluck: 6:30 PM. Stated Meeting; Education Night; Western Dress;
July/August/September Birthdays and Star-verseries. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Pierce County PM & PP's.
Corinthian & Fern Chapters are co-hosts at Corinthian Chapter. Noon.
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Sunshine Chapter, Prosser
... Stated Meeting; Initiation. Refreshments: Rita & Bill Edie. Time:
8:00 PM.
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Tyler Chapter, University Place
... Stated Meeting; Initiation; July, August & September Birthdays; Dress
of Choice. Time: 7:30 PM.
Friday, September 22nd ...
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
Prayers needed ...
Dear Connie
Ron and I just came from visiting Amaryllis Nokes
at Sacred Heart. You probably already know she had a stroke Monday. We
were pleased to see how well she is doing, talking and has an up
attitude saying she will be ok.
She will be moved tomorrow to St. Lukes Rehab for therapy, some
paralysis on her left side. Their daughter said they will try to put
her in a private room so they can put a bed in for Bert.
They need all our prayers for a speedy recovery. (Cards: 1700
Orin-Rice RD, Rice, WA 99167)
We also went to Deaconess Hospital to see John and Marilyn
Schahfer . John had an angiogram last week on Tuesday morning
and that night had a severe stroke, unable to talk or swallow so has
feeding tube and paralyzed on the right side. Marilyn is having a hard
time coping with everything and they need our thoughts and prayers for
solutions to their problems. John is in room 715 at Deaconess Hospital,
Spokane.
Just sending this up to date information in case you do not already
know. Maybe put it on the Stars of Washington.
Thank you Connie.
Love & Hugs
** Merle & Ron Hemming
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Thank you ...
Please, would you include the following in the Stars. There is just
no way to acknowledge everyone in person. Star love, Kit
To my beloved Sister and Brothers,
It is with an overflowing heart that I thank all of you for the
overwhelming flood of love, prayers and support the family and I have
received during this difficult time. We simply can't thank you all
personally, but, please, know that each card and message was read and
cherished.
Eastern Star has been a large part of our lives for many years, and
given us much Joy. The memories of many happy, funny and sometimes sad
times have made Jack's loss easier.
While his health had been failing for several years, his death was
unexpected, and fortunately very gentle. We were with him, and able to
tell him he was loved, and now know he is a peace, as we are.
Again, our sincere gratitude, and Star love,
** Kit Wells, Kate and Glen Kalmbach, Gerry and Terry Mosler, Linda
Wells, and all the rest of the extended Wells family
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Thank You ...
Connie - would you please include this in your next Stars? Thanks -
Gerry
Words are so inadequate to express the gratitude we feel for all the
expressions of sympathy on the recent passing of my dad, Jack Wells.
Dad was a wonderful man, a devout Mason, and a the best dad a daughter
and son-in-law could have, and he will be missed. The many, many cards
we have received and the wonderful turnout of people at his memorial
have been so helpful to us and we appreciate all of you for caring and
sharing. People who have never belonged to an organization such as this
have no idea what a wonderful support group exists, but we do, and
we feel truly blessed.
Our sincere thanks to all of you for being the friends that you are.
In Star Love and Friendship,
** Gerry & Terry Mosler
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Oasis Chapter News ...
Hi Connie, nice to be back in Sunny Eastern Washington!
Please put in the Stars - Oasis Chapter is having their Friendship
Night October 2 at 8 PM. Come join us.
** Jean Lindberg, Secretary.
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Pierce County PM & PP ...
Thursday September 21 will be the luncheon meeting for Pierce
County Past Matrons and Past Patrons. The noon event will be at Corinthian
Chapter with Fern Chapter as co-hosts. President Peggy Cybulski has
arranged for a special guest speaker. Reservations can be made by calling
Margie Bunge at 253-564-1130 or sending e-mail to
MrsRobert1815@aol.com.
** Margie Bunge
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Snow on its way??
From the Montana Stars:
With the Masonic Home Tea and OV at Josephine Hepner #89 in Helena and
the forecast for
snow on
mountain passes
and in the
valley floors in the Butte and Bozeman area,
don't forget to check the
highway cameras
for these areas, the
road condition maps
and
road reports, and the
weather forecasts. Links
for these are now included for easy access by
clicking on the appropriate links on the Montana
Grand Chapter web site on the Internet. Visit the site at
http://www.libby.org/~mhend/MontanaOEStar/.
Drive carefully.
---Martha Hendrickson, Montana Stars
** Montana Stars #8-1752
Great idea Webmasters of
Washington GC! We need a link to go to and check weather forecasts in
each of our areas. According to the news this evening, there was snow on
Mt. Spokane today! Ooooh! I am not ready for this, as well as I love
that white stuff!
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News from Montesano Chapter ...
For the Calendar in the next issue of Stars
September 19th - OES - Montesano Chapter #21 holding a Dessert
Auction to benefit our special project, Local Food Banks. Come one, come
all, come
hungry for dessert.
** Jenny Crane
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Sad News from BC ...
Sister Kim Ball, WGM has just informed me that Brother Arnie Massey
has died today. No arrangement information is available at the moment.
-- Cynthia Hague, Ruth #22
** Nancy Bass
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Rooms for October at Coulee Dam area ...
Hi all,
We have had many emails, etc., requests about rooms for our
weekend. Here is the info:
Sky Deck Motel on Banks Lake in Electric City, 509-633-0290,
$53.00 - 1 queen bed, $63.00 - 2 queens (sorry, no 800#)
Grand Coulee Motel, 404 Spokane Way, Grand Coulee ("Completely
Remodeled"), 877-633-2860, $45.00 - 1 double bed, $55.00 - 2 double
beds (rooms are a little small, but clean)
Columbia River Inn, 10 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam (across from the
Visitor Arrival Center which has all new displays, but the laser show
will be over by then), 800-633-6421, winter rate of $69.00 for both 1
double bed or 2.
When you contact them be sure to identify yourselves as Eastern
Star. This is a two-fold request. First, they are holding some rooms
for us and, second, it lets these people know that Eastern Star is
coming to town!
I hope this answers the requests that we have been receiving for
information.
HUGS,
** Marjoe Richards, AGM
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Rooms for October in Newport area ...
Think I best get an email out, too, regarding hotels/motels/B&B's in
the area.
GOLDEN SPUR MOTEL, 924 Highway 2, Newport ... (509) 447-3823
NEWPORT CITY INN ... 220 N. Washington Ave, Newport ... (509) 447-3463
INN AT THE LAKE (B&B) ... 581 South Shore Road, Diamond Lake, Newport ...
(509) 447-5772. Website:
www.innatthelake.com (Understand that this place is wonderful!)
EAGLE'S NEST MOTEL ... 1007 Albeni Hwy, Priest River, ID ... (208)
448-2000. Website:
www.eaglesnestmotel.com (Has a great view of the area in which we live
... the Selkirk Mountains.)
OLD AMERICAN KAMPGROUND (RV Park) ... 3501 SR 211, Newport ... (509)
447-3663 (We shouldn't have snow by the second weekend in October ...
although the snow level tonight is 4,000 feet!)
Newport is located about 40 miles north of Spokane so there are plenty
of rooms available there! A mite more spendy, I am sure! Any questions?
Call me ...
** Connie
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Extra Paraphernalia ...
Hi Connie,
Please put the following in the next issue of "Stars".
There have been several Chapters that have merged with Montesano
Chapter in the last couple of years, and Grand Chapter does not have
any place to put our paraphernalia. We are requesting that if any
Chapter needs any paraphernalia, please notify Barbara Russell at
maruss@willapabay.org or
360-875-5573. If you write by snail mail my address is PO Box 1122,
South Bend 98586.
Our address is incorrect in the Blue Book.
We have several rugs, emblems, pedestals, etc. Some of you have
already asked me about these and I have a list, but please notify me
again so I can make sure the list is complete. Our extra sets of
Jewels will be going to Italy for Chapters starting up there.
Thanks,
** Barb Russell
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New address ...
We have sold our property and have moved into our new home. The new
address is:
18006 E. 'B' Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
** Rose & Ron Haave
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Alpha Chapter News ...
Connie, please add this invite to the next edition of STARS. Thanks
Alpha Chapter, Cle Elum, invites one and all to the Official Visit
of the Worthy Grand Matron and Patron, Joanne & Terry, on September 26.
The dress for the evening is Heritage, Pioneer or Western, your choice
of the three. I'm not sure what time we'll start, our normal time is
7:00 p.m. but the book says 7:30, so I suppose we'll start the coffee
and 'chew the fat 'round the campfire' waiting for ya'll to show up.
We'll even put some chow out for those who ride in from a long ways.
So come on down, and experience the authentic Heritage of Cle Elum and
Alpha's 100th year. We always have a hootin' good time and there's lots
of chow to go around.
See ya'll on the trail!
** Jeanine Baunsgard, WM Alpha
Amaranth News ..
HI All:
S.K. John Schahfer, Sec. of Trinity Ct. has been in the hospital
with heart problems when he had a massive stroke on Tuesday. He is
not doing well.
Please send cards to: 18820 Pommier Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 His wife
Marilyn is Treasurer of Trinity Ct and Grand Page this year. Please
keep them both in
your prayers.
H.L. Sheila Jacobs, R.M. of Westgate ct. is having problems with a
staph infection and had to have one of her knuckles removed. Send
cards to 5607 44th Ave.
S.W. Seattle, 98136-1401. Please keep her in your prayers and that
this antibiodic will work.
Please pass this information on to members especially those
without e-mail.
Thanks.
** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. Wash.
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Metal from the Twin Towers ...
HI Connie-
What a great article concerning the steel from the WTC being used
in the construction of the USS New York. However, not all the beams
went to this project. Two very long beams were trucked by volunteers
from New York City to Albuquerque, NM for the construction of a church
bell tower in memory of all the fallen heroes of Sept. 11th. I was
fortunate to be working across the street from this project at the
time and it was truly awe-inspiring to watch its development to
fruition.
When the beams arrived by truck in Albuquerque, a special ceremony
was conducted "blessing the beams" in remembrance from where they
originated. Once enough donations and pledges were committed to this
construction and the bell tower was complete, a beautiful Mass is
conducted and is still conducted every year commemorating all our
fallen heroes with representation from each of the armed service
branches. The tower and the ceremony are quite spectacular.
Should anyone be in the area of Albuquerque, NM please stop and
view this magnificent structure. As the man said in the article, it
will raise the hair on the back of your neck! The location is at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 4th and Stover Street NW, Albuquerque,
NM.
** Rosemary Archibeque, JPGM/NM
Wasn't aware of all of this!
Thanks for sharing this information, Sister Rosemary!!!
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Amaranth
Dinner canceled ...
Well,
I've been busy with Amaranth lately and have a couple of items to put
in the STARS OF WASHINGTON if you would be so kind! I'm really glad to
see you expanding to all the orders, in the womens’ groups as well as the
guys. How nice! You have been doing a fantastic job with that
publication, and I think everyone shares my opinion!
We are canceling
one dinner and advertising another one - below are the details for the
STARS. Thanks so much, Connie.
** Jane
Henson, Jewel of the Valley Ct.
Jewel of the Valley Ct., Order of the Amaranth, has cancelled their
Annual Turkey Dinner scheduled to be held on September 24th at the
Millwood Masonic Temple on Argonne.
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Amaranth Luncheon
Invite ...
You are invited to a Fall
Festival "Country Pot Roast" Luncheon
Friday, November 3, 2006, 11-12
p.m.
Millwood Masonic
Temple, 3219 N. Argonne, Millwood
Donation: $8.00
RSVP is required no later than
Nov. 1st.
Telephone: 235-8984 (Carole
Folsom) or 235-8969 (Jane Henson)
MENU
Garden Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Tenderloin Roast Beef
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Onions
and Carrots
Homemade Bread
Triple Berry Fruit Crisp
SPONSORED BY:
Jewel of the Valley Court #50,
Order of the Amaranth
Chefs: Carole Folsom & John
Bradfield
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"Shop for a Cause'.
Rainbow for Girls will be at Macy's in the Spokane Valley Mall on
Saturday, September 16 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop and help the Girls
raise some money.
For more information, call Scott Sonneborn at (509) 443-6331.
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Sadness in BC
It is with sadness that I have to report that Brother Arnie
Massey (20), and Grand Trustee, passed away at noon, September 10th, 2006.
** Art Pifer
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Fun ...
** Shared by Shirley Blair
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International Grand Representatives Association Website
The current officers are:
President - Carloe Schrade, Minnesota
1st VP - Mary Thompson, Oklahoma
Secretary - Janet Sannness, Minnesota
No contact information for any of the officers is posted on the web
site. An unfortunate omission, in my opinion.
Fraternally,
** Larry Wullbrandt, PGP/CO/GGC, WP - Manzanita 85, Littleton, CO GGC
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WTU and virus???
Before everyone starts sending me hate mail I am sending this out which
is from someone that I trust here in Garfield and definitely more computer
savy than me. I am so sorry for sending out the e-mail about the WTC virus
which I have just learned is a hoax. I honestly thought it was for real.
A friend sent it to me and I got fooled by it. Please do forgive me and my
ignorance. Thank you.
** Ellie Henderson
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Cruise ...
Hi everyone,
We have 12 staterooms booked, so if you
want to go please send $100.00 deposit per person, or $200.00 per
stateroom to: Paulette Schlee, 515 NE
135th St, Vancouver WA 98685-3648, make checks
out to: Orchards Travel. If you wish to pay by Credit Card please contact
Paulette @
If I didn't correct the amounts I am sorry,
the first amount I sent was incorrect the correct amounts are: $250.00
ppdo for inside staterooms and starting at $350.00 ppdo outside
stateroom. Still a great deal!!
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NWPDI Luncheon ...
Hi Connie,
I'd be happy to take reservations for the
Northwest Past Deputies' Luncheon for September 30, BUT the phone number
Nancy Bass posted is incorrect. 253-564-1130 is the correct one.
Thanks,
** Margie Bunge, Secretary
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Daily Survival Kit...
Connie -
Do you mind if I copy your 'Daily Survival
Kit' memo into a newsletter that I do for a local cancer survivors support
group? I do like to include some up-beat stuff!! And those notes apply to
cancer survivors as well as Masonic sisters and brothers!
** Phyl Rasler, Esther Chapter, Port Angeles
HEAVENS NO! And what
a great idea!
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The Sonic Memorial Project
"SonicMemorial.org
is an open archive and an online audio installation of the history of The
World Trade Center" which hosts a collection of 'stories, ambient sounds,
voicemails, and archival recordings to tell the rich history of the twin
towers, the neighborhood and the events of 9/11.' Davia Nelson and Nikki
Silva, producers of National Public Radio's Lost & Found Sound series, were
instrumental in putting together this 'cross-media collaboration of more
than 50 independent radio and new media producers, artists, historians, and
people from around the world who have contributed personal and archival
recordings.' Visitors can 'immerse' themselves in an 'interactive
soundscape of voices, stories and audio traces from the World Trade
Center.' This site helps us not forget the devastation that the 9/11 attack
wrecked. It is an ongoing project, currently with over 1,000 contributions;
should you have any sounds that will help preserve the history of the
events, you are invited to add your contribution to the memorial.
Website:
http://sonicmemorial.org/public/index.html
SEPTEMBER MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....
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September 15 ... OES; OV:
Maple Chapter's 80th Birthday. Castle Rock Center,
126 - 1st Ave. SW, Castle Rock. 7:30 PM.
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September 15 ... AMAR: OV at
Sunrise, meeting at 7:30 PM (no dinner).
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September 16 ... GL:
LuzViMinda Lodge, UD, Stated Meeting, 2:00 PM. TU
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September 16 ... GL: Supreme
Queen at Afifi Temple, Tacoma Elks, 6:00 PM Dinner. GM: Tux.
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September 16 ... OES:
Reception for WGM of Oregon, Portland.
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September 16 ... AMAR: OV at
Artemisia, Dinner at 6:00 PM; Meeting at 7:30 PM.
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September 17 ... GL: Masonic
Golf Invitational, Port Orchard. CTU
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September 17 ... AMAR: Wine
tasting event at Prosser 'The Barn'. Contact Kim Knutsen at (425)
788-4979. (This is a Grand Court Ways and Means Event).
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September 18 ... GL: HV
(Hospitality Visit) - 7:30 PM. TU
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September 18 ... OES: OV:
Southgate Chapter & Delta Chapter; Southgate Masonic Hall, 1004 SW
152nd St. Burien. 7:30 PM.
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September 19 ... GL: HV
(Hospitality Visit) - 7:30 PM. TU`
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September 20-22 ... GL: Grand
Lodge of Idaho, TBD.
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September 22 ... OES: OV and
Homecoming for PGM Ann Gates; Alderwood Chapter;
Everett Masonic Center, 234 Olympic Blvd., Everett. 7:30 PM.
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September 23 ... OES:
Reception for WGP Terry Wiggins, Tacoma. 2:00 PM.
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September 23 ... GL: Tyee The
Wayfarers Lodge, No.112, Installation, 10:00 AM, Ladies. GM: Tux.
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September 23 ... GL: District
Meeting, TBD, District 13, 2:00 PM, Ladies. TU.
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September 24 ... EKS: Duck
Race
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September 25 ... OES: OV:
Trinity Chapter & Olympia Chapter; Olympia Masonic Center, 521 North
ST SE, Tumwater. 7:30 PM.
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September 25 ... AMAR: at
Burien; dinner at 6:00 PM; Meeting at 7:30 PM.
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September 26 ... OES: OV &
100th Birthday, Alpha Chapter, Cle Elum. St.
Thomas Masonic Lodge, 301 East First Street, Cle Elum. 7:30 PM.
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September 26 ... GL: Finance
Committee, Seattle, 1:30 PM. TU
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September 27 ... GL: Mt.
Baker Lodge, No. 36, Hunter Stew Night, Mt. Vernon. Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 7:30 PM. TU
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September 27 ... OES: State
Grand Representative Luncheon, Ellensburg. 12 Noon.
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September 27 ... OES: Illihee
Chapter & Seople Chapter; Toppenish Meridian Lodge, 12 E. 3rd AVE,
Toppenish. 7:30 PM.
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September 28 ... OES: OV and
Homecoming for PGP Brian Gross, Port Orchard
Chapter. Masonic Temple, 1025 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard. 7:30 PM.
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September 28 - 30 ... AMAR:
Idaho Grand Court.
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September 29 ... GL:
Rededication, Sadie Halstead Elementary School, Newport,
open Grand Lodge at noon; ceremony 1:00 PM. TU
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September 29 ... GL: District
Meeting, District 27, Spokane, 6:00 PM, Ladies. TU
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September 30 ... GL: EXCOM,
Audubon Park Lodge, No. 272, Spokane, 9:00 a.m. All Deputies,
Appointed Officers and Committee Chairmen in Spokane area are
invited. TU
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September 30 ... OES:
Reception for WGP of Oregon; Eugene.
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September 30 ... GL: District
Meeting, Spokane, District 33, 6:00 PM, Ladies. TU
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September 30 ... EKS: WSU
Football.
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.
MINUTE MAN AWARDS
WGM Joanne Clark is honoring the Masons at
the Official Visits this year. She is selecting a Mason from a list given
to her form the Worthy Matrons of each Chapter. They will be called the
"Minuteman" to go along with her patriotic theme. To qualify for the
award, the Mason must be a 10 year member of Eastern Star, have served as
Worthy Patron in the Chapter, and been active in the Chapter. The pins
are beautiful and were purchased from Dave Hattrick of ID, now residing
for a spell in AZ.
So let's give these outstanding Masons some
credit for all their work they do for our beautiful Order! I will need
some help here so please let me know who has been given this award in your
Chapter during the Official Visit.
JULY:
Priscilla Chapter
Crown … Don Carlock
Amethyst
… Norman Horst Fidelity
…
Albert Bowles
Afton
…
Larry McDonough
AUGUST:
Langley … Charles Bash
Tula … Milton Littke
Naomi … Lew Vogel
Narcissus … Warren Hartle
Crystal … Ray Limbo
Lakeside
… Sprague Vigus
Kirkland
… Ron Moll
Pilgrim
Esther
Key City
Montesano
Lackamas …
Cecil Tackett
Martha
Washington
Henry Wentworth
Astral
... Robert Sessions
Oasis
... Lynn Peterson
Harmony
... James Smith
Magnolia
...
Ken Davis
Ivanhoe
... Bob McNickle
Syringa
Grace
Madrona ...
Gerald Guthrie
Greenwood
Doric
… Bob Herman, PGP
Cyrene
Mt. Baker
Stanwood …
Ben Merrill
Evergreen ... Harold Hill
SEPTEMBER:
Tacoma … John
Langlow Lewis
… Stan
Cybulski
Pyramid
Juanita
Daylight
Maple
Southgate
Delta
Alderwood
Trinity
Olympia
Alpha
Ellensburg
Illihee
Seople
Port Orchard
I need some help
here on filling in the missing names ... especially in July and August!
How about sending me the news??
TABLE LODGE ... Ever wonder??
An annual Table Lodge was a big deal in one
of the towns in South Dakota where I used to be a member. Our big fund
raiser of the year was the Roast Beef Dinner which the Chapter prepared. The
Chapter members and the spouses who came with their husbands served the meal
that then went to an adjoining room to eat our share. It was real gravy from
the drippings and real potato which was mashed. Since the roast were large,
they were moist and delicious. Men came from lodges all over that part of
the state to share in the meal. As you said, they held a meeting at that
location as well.
** Jean Rosewall, PM x 6, Claremont Chp #324, Claremont, CA, Joseph's
Valley #50, Joseph, OR GGC
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I have been to Table Lodges with My Father...
and have catered to a few in Winnipeg. The Glass is called a cannon and
holds about 2 and a half oz. of wine or
what ever... Most of the table Lodges I have attended have more than 3
toasts... but we are in Canada
** Diane James PM, Jubilee Chapter No. 27, Winnipeg, MB,ggc
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I asked my husband Garry to explain about
"Table Lodge" in PA.
Recently one of the Master's held an open
Table Lodge and guests were allowed to attend.
"There are three toasts to a Table Lodge.....the first is given by the
Jr. War. and is to Grand Lodge (usually the speaker is the DD); the second
toast is given by the Sr. War and is made to George Washington (speaker);
the third and last toast is given by the Master and is made to Worldwide
Masonry (speaker). The speakers give a short talk that corresponds with that
particular toast.........Garry " There is more to it than that I'm
sure, but Garry is not permitted to
tell me about it.
The toasts are made with wine, grape juice, or whatever the Lodge deems
appropriate. When I attended it was grape juice. Some Lodges have inscribed
glasses that are given to the participants. That Glass is called a "Shooter"
Garry is in his ninth year as our Worthy
Patron. Last year he was in the West.
** Terri L. Beaver, PM ,Lafayette Chapter
#222, Selinsgrove, PA GGC,
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Brother and Sisters All,
Normally, there are seven (7) toasts in a Table Lodge. They are as
follows:
I. To the United States Of America (SONG: "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL")
II. To the Ancient and Gentle Craft of Freemasonry and the Memory of it's
Founders
III. To the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Of The State Of New York'
I V. To the Masonic Creed: FRIENDSHIP, MORALITY
AND BROTHERLY LOVE (SONG: "IT'S A GREAT THING TO BE A MASON")
ADDRESS BY: Highest ranking Grand Lodge Officer Present, etc.
V. To Our Ancient And Present Masters
VI. To The Concordant Bodies Of Freemasonry
VII. The Tyler's Toast
The above was taken from a Table Lodge that was presented at a Lodge in the
Grand Lodge of New York. Be advised that this is not set in stone and there
are a number of variations to a Table Lodge depending upon if it is public
or not, and which appendant body is putting it on. (Shrine, Masons, Eastern
Star, York Rite, Scottish Rite, etc.)
S&F
** W.'.B.'. Kenneth G. Orner, Kings County Lodge #511, PM, GLoNY,
Harmony Lodge #18, PM, GLoNJ, Gloria Chapter #159, GCoNJ, Manchester, NJ
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 ...
Two Bits-A-Dip Dinner
with all the food provided by our members ...
Prior to our Official Visit
September 18, 2006; 6:00 PM
Southgate Masonic Hall
1004 SW 152nd Street
Burien.
We need to know how many dips to have!!!!
INVITATION
It's a Celebration for Fidelity Chapter
#78 and Chilliwack Chapter #40
Don't miss this!
WHERE: Fidelity Chapter #78
Arlington Masonic Center, 405 Olympic Avenue,
Arlington
TIME: 6:00 PM Potluck; 7:30 PM Meeting
WHEN: September 20, 2006
NOTE: This will be our last Visitation as
Fidelity Chapter with Chilliwack Chapter.
We have been doing this for 50 years. Chilliwack
Chapter will visit us when we merge with Afton Chapter #103 this fall.
INVITATION
Alderwood Chapter #185 cordially
invites you to attend
'The Rest Stop at the End of the Journey'
aka
The Official Visit of
the Worthy Grand Matron and
The Homecoming
of Past Grand Matron, Ann Gates
A light dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. Please
RSVP for dinner to
FREE COFFEE, Cookies and Conversation.
Everett Masonic Center
234 Olympic Blvd., Everett, WA
Friday, September 22nd, 2006; 7:30 PM.
Hi Connie,
Please include that the "Light dinner will be served". Also could you
add that whomever is coming to the OV and Homecoming from south I-5 that
the exit to Broadway is on the right hand side of the freeway now. They
will still get onto 41st Street the same way as they did when exiting on
the Broadway exit from the left side of the freeway. I sure appreciate
you putting this in the Stars.
** Pam, Alderwood Chapter
INVITATION
Lewis Chapter #198, Order of the
Eastern Star
Cordially Invites You to their
Annual Gobbler's Catch Dinner
Sunday, September 24th, 2006
from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM.
All you can eat Salad Bar. Menu: Turkey,
Salmon, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Pies, other desserts
and much, much more!
Lancaster Masonic Center
4818 - 108th St. SW
Lakewood, WA
Cost: Adults: $8.50
Children under 8: $4.00
Children under 3: Free.
INVITATION:
The members of Trinity Chapter #215 and
Olympia Chapter #36
Cordially invite you to attend the Official Visit
of
Worthy Grand Matron,
JOANNE CLARK
Monday, September 25, 2006 at 7:30 PM
Olympia Masonic Center
521 North Street
Tumwater, Washington
Reception to follow.
Everyone is Welcome. Please Come!
INVITATION:
Alpha Chapter #88, Order of the
Eastern Star
Cordially invites you to our Centennial Official
Visit
Worthy Grand Matron,
Joanne Clark and Worthy Grand Patron, Terry Wiggins
September 26, 2006; 7:30 PM.
Cle Elum St. Thomas Masonic Hall,
303 - 1/2 First Street, Cle Elum, Washington
with reception following.
Theme: "Nostalgia - 1906 - 2006'.
Celebrate our History & Look to our Future
Jeanine Baunsgard, WM and Scott Montgomery, WP
A Jewel From the Past
By RoseMary Salzman
Digging in my garden, I work with the sweet smelling
soil. What is this? I turn up a marble!
I clean it off with my worn work glove, shine it up
a bit and peer at it closely. It is an opaque orb, with a green stripe,
obviously very old, as children have not attended school here for the past
40 years!
You see, I live in an old one-roomed schoolhouse. It
was built in 1884. What a treasure I have! The joy and beauty of turning
up a child's memory is like striking gold or seeing a living memory from
the past. I am really excited!!
Later, as I sit in my yard swing, I hold the small
jewel carefully in my hand. It feels warm as I wrap my fingers around it.
My thoughts go back to school days of a bygone era. Who was the child that
played "for keeps" in this yard, or jumped rope on the hardened surface of
the playground? Did they sit under these century old oak trees and "tell
secrets" as I did when I was a child?
I hear their happy laughing voices, as I close my
eyes and dream. I hear the boys shouting as their game of "ball" heats up
with a close score! I hear the school bell ringing as the teacher gathers
her charges, big and small, back to their desks.
Sometimes as I walk under the trees, or wander into
the nearby woods, I "feel" the presence of these young students. As I sit
in my "gathering room," I hear the scuffling of shoes on the hardwood
floors or the sniffle of a little nose. I smell wax of broken crayons and
the warm smell of wet mittens drying on the black pot bellied stove.
I love my little schoolhouse! Yes, it's mine...for
now! Living in this old treasure, I feel I am here to care and preserve
not only the building and grounds, but the memories that whisper through
the many tall antique glass panes, into the loft, up and over the arched
ceiling and down around my comfortable chair.
How blessed I feel! As I work in the yard,
continuing to look for small treasures of yesterday, I thank my Lord for
giving me this hallowed place to live.
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83 ...
WB Joe Orlando, Worshipful Master
September 19: Spaghetti Feed
FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO.
313 WB Bob Starowski, Worshipful Master
September 16: Past Master's Events
(Dinkins)
September 21: Ritual Night; MRC; 7:00 PM.
NEWPORT LODGE NO.
144 VWB Ted Shrum, Worshipful Master.
September 21: Meeting; 7:30 PM.
RICHMOND-HALLER LAKE LODGE NO.
248 WM Bill Buterbaugh, Worshipful Master
September 30: Scottish Degree Team;
Dinner.
WHATCOM LODGE NO 151
.
September 21: Dinner at 5:30 PM and Lodge
at 6:30 PM.
(If you wish to
have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
MASONIC NEWS
Subject: District No. 13 Meeting
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2006
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Masonic Retirement Center, 23660
Marine View Dr. S, Des Moines
You and your lady are cordially invited to
join the members of District 13 to receive our Grand Master, MW Charles
W. McQuery.
The Freemason 101 class and the Colors Class
will be offered again for those who are interested.
Pyramid Chapter, OES, is preparing the meal,
and the cost per person is $13.00. Following the meal and the awards
presentations, we will retire to the Lodge room where we will be entertained
by 'Elvis'. AS good time should be had by all attending.
** Keven Davis, Deputy of the Grand Master,
District No. 13
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Purpose: To Rededicate the Sadie
Halstead Elementary School, Newport, WA
Date & Time: Friday, September 29, 2006.
The Grand Lodge will be opened at 12 noon in Newport Lodge No. 144, 602 -
4th Street, Newport. Following instructions by the Grand Marshal, the team
will proceed to the site, 331 S. Calispel. The ceremony will commence at
1:00 PM.
Dress is tuxedo for the elected and appointed
Grand Lodge officers and for all others gray slacks, blue blazer and team
tie.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be
furnished by the Lodge.
** MW Charles W. McQuery, Grand Master
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Subject: District 27 Meeting and
Dinner
Date: Friday, September 29, 2006
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Place: Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute
400 West Randolph Road, Spokane
You and your lady are cordially invited to
join the members of District 27 to receive our Grand Master, MWB Charles W.
McQuery and his lady Diane.
We will have live musical entertainment
commencing at 6:00 PM at the Institute. (This is just behind the campus of
Spokane Falls Community College and is very easy to find,)
Meal cost will be $20.00 per person and
RESERVATIONS ARE MANDATORY to ensure we have adequate arrangements with food
service personnel. Dinner will begin at approximately 6:30 PM, with more
live musical entertainment to follow. The evening will conclude at 9:00 PM,
soon after remarks by MWB Chuck.
We hope you will be able to join us for a fun
evening of Celtic and Blue Grass music, fellowship, and a wonderful meal
with our Brothers and their Ladies. If you have never had a meal at
Mukogawa Fort Wright, you are in for a treat.
Please RSVP to Charles R. Young, 34612 W.
Coventry Lane, Spokane 99205-7717 or email to
crnryoung@comcast.net.
Fraternally,
** Chuck Young, Deputy of the Grand Master,
District No. 27
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Book ...
For
those Brothers that may be interested, I found the 525 page Book, "Lexicon
of Freemasonry", on Sale, at Barnes & Noble for $2.99. I couldn't pass it up
at that price. They had more of them.
**
Howie Wynia, North Hill #210
LOWRY'S HINTS
HINT 1: Here's
a great way to clean an oven rack without filling up the kitchen with nasty
oven-cleaner fumes. Take the rack outside and put it in a large plastic
garbage bag. Spray oven cleaner into the bag, tie the bag shut and leave
outside overnight. Rinse thoroughly with the hose before taking it back in
the house.
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HINT 2: Coax a stubborn price sticker off of a drinking
glass by placing the glass in the freezer overnight. The glue will freeze,
making it easy to remove the sticker.
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HINT 3: To keep shoes dry and comfortable, lightly
powder the insides with talcum powder.
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HINT 4: Untangling a chain necklace can be difficult,
but to make the job easier, dust the chain with talcum powder. Use a
safety pin to help dislodge really
sticky knots.
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HINT 5: The best way to clean a grill is to first heat
up the coals. As the coals heat, they will burn off a lot of the dried-on
food. Use a grill brush to
clear off any remaining particles.
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HINT 6: See a rain shower coming on? Run out and spray
the outdoor furniture with cleaner, then run back inside and watch the
rain do the cleaning.
RECIPES
COPYCAT BULLFISH SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS
6 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Tabasco sauce, to taste
12 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
2 cups sliced green onions
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Bring 6 cups water and salt to boil in a heavy large saucepan. Whisk in
grits. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until mixture is thick and grits are
tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup cheese and
nutmeg. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce. Cover and set aside.
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown but not crisp.
Transfer bacon to small bowl, using slotted spoon. Pour off half of
drippings from skillet. Add shrimp to same skillet and cook until just pink,
about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate, using slotted spoon.
Add mushrooms to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add
green onions and garlic and sauté 3 minutes. Return shrimp and bacon to
skillet. Mix in lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce
(I use a lot of Tabasco!). Bring grits to a simmer. Add water by
tablespoons if grits are too thick. Spoon grits onto plates. Spoon shrimp
mixture over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Serves: 4.
Directions: Peel, core then slice the apples. Over low heat, in a medium
saucepan, cook the apples with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and lemon juice.
Stir often, until apples are tender. Once tender, refrigerate until cool.
Preheat oven to 400. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll each
sheet into a 12-inch square then cut into four 6-inch squares. Place 1/4 cup
of the apple mixture in the center of each square. Brush the edges with
water, then fold to form triangles. Be sure to seal the edges firmly with a
fork. Place on baking sheets. Bake 25 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire
rack.
Serving Suggestion: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup confectioners
sugar and 1 tablespoon water. With a spoon, drizzle over the turnover, allow
it to set before serving.
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Spinach-Mushroom Sauté
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 small onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 ten-ounce package fresh spinach, washed and stemmed
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
TO PREPARE: In a large frying pan, sauté onion in butter for two to three
minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté two to three minutes longer. Add spinach by
handfuls, stirring and cooking about four minutes or until all spinach is
coated. Sprinkle with garlic powder while spinach is cooking. Serve
immediately. SERVINGS: 4
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Copycat Rainforest Cafe Crab Cakes
1 pound lump crab meat
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch Old Bay seasoning
1 pinch salt
3 ounces mayonnaise
1 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup f