Friday, January 12th ...
(2nd Friday)
Saturday, January 13th ... (2nd
Saturday)
Narcissus Chapter
...January 13, 14, & 15 ... Coffee Stop - Maytown. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Weekend. Chairman: Sundi Woolery.
Monday, January 15th ... (3rd
Monday)
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Bethlehem Chapter,
Deer Park ... Stated Meeting; Happy New Year; Long
Opening. Nostalgia: Mike Boggs. Serving: Eleanor Ball & Vivian
Griggs. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Corinthian Chapter,
Tacoma ... Visit Faith Chapter.
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Ferndale Chapter
... Stated Meeting; Official Visit of WGM; Long Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Floral Chapter, Monroe
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Men's Night; Sweatshirt Night. Servers:
Chapter Men. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Grace Chapter,
Ellensburg ... Stated Meeting; Long Form. Refreshments:
Janie Larson & Jeanine Baunsgard. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Madrona Chapter,
Anacortes ... Stated Meeting. Refreshments &
Decorations: Warren & Cheryl Lee. Time: 7:30 PM.
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
Sadness in the Masonic Community ...
Please forward this out to the Masonic Community,
** Valerie Morgan
Sun, 31 Dec 2006
Skykomish Lodge #259 F&AM
PO Box 133
Skykomish, WA 98288
Brethren of Skykomish Lodge:
It is with great sorrow that I inform
you that on December 29, 2006, the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe,
found it necessary to summon our Worthy Brother, WB Karl Wenzel
Typolt, to that Celestial Lodge Above.
WB Karl was born December 17, 1914 in
Broadview, Montana. He was Initiated February 18, 1959, Passed September
19, 1988 and Raised December 21, 1988 in Queen Anne Lodge #242 in Seattle
Washington. He was also a member of Sultan-Monroe Lodge #160 and served as
Worshipful Master of Monroe Lodge in 1996. He petitioned Skykomish Lodge
for Plural Membership on November 18, 1999.
Memorial Service will be held on January
6, 2007, at 2:00 pm, in the Peace Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. 202
Dickinson Rd. Monroe Washington.
** VW Karl E. Warren, Secretary,
Skykomish Lodge No. 259
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Brunch Cancelled ..
Connie:
If there will be a Stars of Washington put out prior to 1/1/2007 would
you please include an announcement that the New Years Day Brunch at Reliance
Chapter has been cancelled due to low ticket sales.
Thank you!
** Pamela Lee, WM
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My Wish for You in 2007
May peace break into your house and may thieves come to
steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet for $100
bills. May love stick to
your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes
smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the
face and
may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had, forget your home
address! In simple words
............ May 2007 be the best year of your life!!!
** Linda Hattrick, Worthy Grand Esther
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Sadness ...
Patricia Woods, former Grand Representative of North Dakota, passed
away on Christmas Day. Services were December 28th in Raymond.
Does anyone have an address for her family?
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Sadness in Massachusetts With Ties to Montana ...
Massachusetts golden chain has been broken....
Beverly Arslanian, PGM, has been called home......
Beverly C. Arslanian
Of Gloucester, formerly of Newton, December 26, 2006, Beverly C. (Gadd)
Arslanian, 79, beloved wife of the late Martin A. Arslanian. She is
survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda E. Arslanian of
Gloucester, Janet L. and Jack Lannen of Bozeman, MT and
Cheryl A. and Carl Peterson of Hingham, four grandchildren, Josh and his
wife, Holly Lannen of Wakefield, Joy and her husband, Josh
Phillips of Bozeman, MT, Claire Peterson of Fairfax, VA and
Edward Peterson of Burlington, VT and a sister, Mildred Faulstich of
Braintree.
Sister Beverly's Memorial Service will be on Saturday, December 30,
2006, 2:00 PM at Trinity Congregational Church, 70 Middle Street,
Gloucester, MA.
The family has requested donations in lieu of flowers to Trinity
Congregational Church or Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm Street,
Danvers, MA 01923.
Condolences may be sent to:
Linda Arslanian and Family
230 Bray Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
---Cyber Chat, editor Dianna M. Gillard, P.M., Samoset Chapter No. 109,
Norwood, MA, Midlothian Chapter No. 85, Midlothian, VA
** Montana Stars # 8-1811
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New Phone Number ...
Good morning, Connie,
Please let everyone know in your "Stars of Washington". We finally
feel connected to the real world once again. We are down to just a few
boxes to unpack, love our new home and have a land-line phone number. It is
253-846-6012.
Keep up the good work on the news and Happy New Year to everyone.
** Gary and Donna Craig
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President Gerald Rudloph Ford . ..
I just received this article which was clipped from the newsletter of
Sunrise Daylight Lodge.
In Honor of Gerald Rudolph Ford,
The 38th President of the United States, Born 1913
- Called Home by the Grand Architect December 2006.
GERALD RUDOLPH FORD (1913-2006 )
Thirty-eighth President (1974-1977)
MASONIC RECORD: Initiated: September 30, 1949, Malta Lodge No. 465, Grand
Rapids, Michigan, along with his half-brothers Thomas Gardner Ford
(1918-1995), Richard Addison Ford (1924-) and James Francis Ford (1927- ).
The Fellowcraft and Master Mason Degrees were Conferred by Columbia Lodge
No. 3, Washington, D.C., on April 20 and May 18, 1951, as a courtesy to
Malta Lodge. Brother Ford was made a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°,
and Honorary Member, Supreme Council A.A.S.R. Northern Jurisdiction at the
Academy of Music in Philadelphia, on September 26, 1962, for which he served
as Exemplar (Representative) for his Class. Brother and President Ford was
unanimously elected an Active Member of the International Supreme Council,
Order of DeMolay and its Honorary Grand Master, at its Annual Session held
at Orlando, Florida, April 6-9, 1975; Brother Ford held this post until
January 1977, at which time he became a Past Honorary Grand Master,
receiving his Collar and Jewel on October 24, 1978 in Topeka, Kansas, from
the Hon. Thomas C. Raum, Jr., Grand Master, Order of DeMolay.
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Cowboy Wisdom
Letting the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it
back in…..
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Amaranth News ...
Hi All:
Please pass this information on to everyone. Thanks.
** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Secretary
Subject: FW: RE: Wilma Tindell
Bonnie, I just wanted to give you an update on how H. L. Wilma is doing
as of the 26th of December. I talked to the doctor this morning and he said
that she would probably be in the hospital for another week. The cause of
the infection was a streptococcus bacteria which turned into a flesh eating
virus and caused some bad problems. They have the virus under control at
the present time but want to follow it for another week. She will be glad
to get back home again.
Best wishes for everyone for the New Year.
Love, Tommie
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Southgate Chapter News ...
Southgate Chapter #190 will have a Breakfast on Sunday January 14th from
8 am to 2 pm at the Southgate Masonic Hall located in the heart of downtown
Burien. You can order Pancakes, eggs, hash browns, bacon and etc all for the
small donation of $5.50 per person. All you can eat too!! Please mark your
calendars and plan to join us.
** Judy Nalley
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President Ford's Services ...
Just a note to tell the List Group that I belong to St. Margaret's
Episcopal Church where President Ford's funeral services will be held
shortly. No, I won't be attending the services! It is awesome to believe
that our "little church" will be on national TV. Actually, the Church is not
small but I watched it being built some years ago. I understand this
ceremony has been planned for some time as is customary with high profile
people. Our local TV showed the rehearsals all day yesterday (Thursday).
I've had the privilege of taking communion with President and Mrs. Ford and
chatting with Mrs. Ford during coffee. Just wanted you to know that someone
"out here" has somewhat of a "tie" with todays activities.
** Donna Tucker, PGT, Coachella Valley Chapter No. 360, Coachella, CA,
Havasu Chapter No. 61, Lake Havasu City, AZ GGC
Cool Website ...
** Shared by Nancy Ross, PGM, ID
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Good advice ...
Be always at war with your vices,
At peace with your neighbors,
And let each new year find you a better man!
-Benjamin Franklin (on Palestine’s notice)
** Shared by Dianna Gillard
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Another Cool Website ...
WRITING IN THE SNOW--THIS IS COOL!!! CHECK THIS OUT: CLICK ON THE
WEBSITE BELOW, ENTER YOUR NAME WHEN PROMPTED AND WAIT FOR THE PENGUIN TO
COMPLETE HIS ARTISTRY!
http://www.star28.net/snow.html
**
Shared by Grand Secretary, Sandy
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Aloha ...
Aloha to my CO sisters and brothers, and Mele Kalekemaka!!!!! It
was great seeing y'all at GGC in MN! I sure do miss all y'all!!!
I made a quick trip to CO earlier this month to see my son, Brother Glen
Brown, graduate from the Colorado State Patrol Academy. I was one proud
mamma, for sure! Interestingly, his graduation ceremony was held at the
Shrine Mosque in Denver (Glen was a Shrine patient years ago); on the CO
State Patrol badge is the All Seeing Eye in a triangle; since inception,
only one Colorado State Patrol Chief WAS NOT a Mason!!! Hmmmmmmmm.........
Wishing you much Aloha in the New Year!!
** Jani Faris, PM, Snowflake Chapter #153, Woodland Park, CO, Leilani
Chapter #8, Hawaii
Be kind to everyone you meet, They may be an Angel
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Honor Night Postponed ...
can't remember if I sent this to you or not. DDDI honor night for Dale
Good has been postponed from January 9th to April 17th. Anyone who was aware
of the January date should take note, and make the change. It'll be at
Greenwood Masonic Center in Seattle at 7:30 pm. Invitations will be
forthcoming, probably in March.
Thanx
** Dale Good
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Something to think about ...
There are several things you can do to help manage your stress
levels. Regular exercise can be the single best approach to relieving
stress. Physical activity can reduce stress (walking, running or
bicycling.) Stretching following exercise aldo helps to relieve muscle
tension. Talk to someone about it. By expressing your feelings to others
you will be able to understand and cope with them more successfully.
Laughing (or crying) helps to release tension and decrease stress. Having
hobbies or finding activities that you enjoy can also take your mind away
from stress for a period of time and allow you to relax.
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Correction?
Just
a little correction to your last issue. You may get many of these, but it
*does* prove your issues are being read!
This native Minnesotan, PM of Laurel #47 in Washington State, now living
in Australia knows that it isn't Ataska where the headwaters of the
Mississippi are located - it is 'Itaska'. It also just happens to be where
my sister spent her honeymoon over 25 years ago...
Just to let you know, Christmas here in Brisbane yesterday was a balmy
day, with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures were in the upper 20's (over
80F) and there was a light breeze. Marty went surfing in the afternoon, and
Christmas found us a new puppy to keep our older dog Lace company. Sam has
all the charm that puppies do, and no hint of jealousy from Lace. We are
getting used to their play antics, but it is hard not to chuckle from time
to time...
I miss all of you and send a Merry Christmas to all my brothers and
sisters in Washington OES.
** Linda A. Lorentz Fletcher, WM Mizpah #12 here in sunny Queensland, PM
Laurel #47 in (soggy?) Washington State
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Oh where oh where can they be?
Merry Christmas!
This morning, I sent emails to all of the GGC Ambassadors and three
emails were returned. (don't know why!) If any of our group live in their
city, will you
please call and pass this message.
Today, word was sent from our MWGM Barbara Benton, about the surgery on
MWGP William Owen.
It was necessary to remove a portion of both his upper and lower colon.
No cancer was found.
He returned to surgery this morning about 3 AM to correct bleeding. He
will be kept under sedation for the next hours. Sister Barbara asked for all
to lift Brother Bill and his family in prayer. Cards to his home address:
6609 NW 128th Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73118.
The three Sisters I could not contact this morning: Jeanne Castle, PGM
MN; Donna Yanz, PGM CO; and Margaret Hull, PGM OK. Thank you for your help!
May each of you enjoy a most blessed Christmas .
** Bonnie Elefson, Chm. Ambassadors, PGM ND, Bismarck Chapter, #11,
Bismarck, ND GGC
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MERRY
CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!
You all mean a
lot to us. We are not giving gifts or card this year as we are just giving
to CHARITY.
Bill made a
trip back to the Rose Bud Indian Reservation in June with the pickup and
trailer full of items from Wrap Them in Love. We split the cost of gas with
Ellen's Wrap them in Love for Charity.
He also went
the last of November and took a load of clothes and blankets to the Rose Bud
Res. They are so appreciative of everything and have so little. This was
just our expence this time.
When he called
home I told him we had a foot of snow & power had been off and on several
times. He couldn't make it up the hill with the pickup so parked it and
walked the rest of the way home.
We're fine
here and hope you all are the same.
I'm still
sewing and making quilts for the Orphans. It's a very worthwhile project
for charity. They need all the help they can get. See,
www.wraptheminlove.org .All the quilts that have been donated are
shown. Plus lots of other things Ellen has going on.
Have Happy
Holidays, be Happy and Healthy.
HAPPY NEW
YEAR!!!!!!!!!
Love to all,
Bill, Helen, Johnson & Sheba.
** The
McCormick family.
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Directions
to the Hillcrest Park Lodge (Linda Miller's Reception) ...
Take I-5 Exit
226 (Kincaid Street). When you come to the light, turn right (from North)
or turn left (from South). Head up the hill to 13th Street and turn right,
follow 13th Street heading South for about 1/4 miles. Hillcrest Park will
be on the right hand side. Parking available at the Lodge. NO DRESSING
ROOM AVAILABLE.
** Gerry Ellen
Sleeth, Secretary