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Frank Livingston's Memorial Service ...

    The memorial service for Frank Livingston, Grand Representative of South Carolina, will be April 7th at 3 PM at the Des Moines Masonic Hall, 2208 S 223rd in Des Moines.   It will include Eastern Star and Masonic services. 

** Mary Ellen Sparks

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Thinking of You, Peg!!!

    Peg Cybulski, Lewis Chapter WM-elect, fell on March 23rd and broke her ankle in 3 places.  She was to have surgery on Monday or Tuesday of last week to insert pins.   The Chapter's installation was scheduled for March 30th. 

** Mary Ellen Sparks

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Tennessee Grand Chapter Session

    I'm not from the Knoxville area, so I can not answer your question about that area. BUT Tennessee's Grand Chapter starts Sunday, April 22, through Wednesday, April 25th. Grand Chapter will be at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville, TN.

    Let me know if you want more information, including the housing and meal chairmen's information.

** Judy Carol Long. Ethridge # 257, Ethridge, TN, Frankline # 449, Franklin, TN GGC

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Kidney Quiz ...

 

 

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Your morning thought for the day:
                  I think of the garden after the rain;
                  And hope to my heart comes singing,
                  At morn the cherry-blooms will be white,
                  And the Easter bells be ringing!
                                -- Edna Dean Proctor, "Easter Bells"

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Afton Chapter news ...

Hi Connie,

    Afton Chapter's election was held last meeting and the WM elect is Irene Laughlin and WP elect is Larry McDonough.

** Marian Smith, Worthy Matron

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INVITATION

 

 

Magnolia Chapter #194

cordially invites you to attend our

Honor Night for

 

Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor

CHRISTINE BIPPES

 

Tuesday, April 3, 2007 @ 7:30 PM

Millwood Masonic Hall, 3210 N. Argonne RD, Millwood, WA

 

A special invitation is extended to:

Heritage Grand Family

Dandy Diplomat Deputies

All Past Deputy Instructors

Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of 2000-2001 & 2--4-2005

Past and Present Grand Representatives

Members of Zillah, Bethlehem & Victory Chapters

And all Eastern Star Friends

 

 

INVITATION

 

Beulah Chapter #132 and Richland Chapter #239

Cordially invite you to an Honor Night for

 

Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor

 

CHARLIE L. RICE

 

April 9, 2007 ,,, 7:30 PM

Richland Masonic Center

412 Thayer Drive

Richland, WA

 

Special Invitation to:

2006-2007 Heritage Grand Family & Escorts

Current and Former Grand Representatives

All Eastern Star Members and Friends

 

Please Note:  This is a regular meeting for Beulah Chapter which is now meeting in the Richland Masonic Temple. The Pasco Masonic Temple has been sold!

 

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AMARANTH NEWS

 

Message from Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Secretary, of the Grand Court of Amaranth.

It's me again:  More member news.  Below is message received yesterday from Glenn Siron about his wife Ethel Siron.

    Also received good news about Richard Mosier that he is much better and will be going home on Sunday.  He will not be going to Judy's Daughters

of the Nile installation today.

    Richard Alderman is feeling better after an URI since Grand Ct. he has to take it easy as he is a survivor of Legionnaires disease  years ago.

    Please keep our members in your prayers and send cards and pass on the information to those without e-mail.  Thank you.

    Capitol Ct.'s installation is the same time as their regular meeting in April 7:30 pm  April 26th.

 

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Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 10:11 AM

Subject: RE: Ethel Siron

 

Hi Bonnie;
  Just read three emails re: sickness of members & thank you for the info. 

  Ethel was doing fine until Feb 1st.  She was diagnosed with dehydration & went in the hospital on Feb 16th.  Found out later (thanks to those in charge she had pneumonia in the right lung and almost lost her from that). She spent two weeks in St Mary's Hospital, two weeks in the Odd Fellows, home three days, another week in St Mary's and came home 20th.  She is not doing well.  As you are aware, she has cancer in the right kidney and cancer nodules in both lungs.  She was on "Sutent" three times around which in 40% of the time will reduce the cancer but you are just buying time. She could not tolerate the "Sutent" and the doctor stopped it.  She is now on "Nexavar" which is taken daily, two tabs in the A.M. two tabs in the P.M.  It also is suppose to do what "Sutent" does??  I have her at home caring for her with Adventist Home Health checking on her & I will have a CNA to come in and help with personal care.  We are taking it one day at
a time.  Our nurse tells us that at her age it will take 6-8 weeks to get her strength back from the pneumonia.  Her big thing particularly at night in "anxiety" attacks.  Her medicine helps her some but not completely. Please pass to those with emails.  Wish I was the one who could give you some good news.
Glenn

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    Hi. Thanks to everyone who sent cards and prayers our way these past two weeks. Richard is doing very well. He is building up his strength, got dressed yesterday and rode along while I did some errands. He plans to be up and about if his progress continues very soon. We will be forever thankful for the many prayer chains he was put on and for its healing power. 

** judy mosier

 

 

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NEW SCAM ... BEWARE!

 

Here's another credit card scam again making the rounds.  I checked it out at Snopes as well, and it's credible.  Word to the wise... If it saves any of us money and a little more hair, it's worth it.

            New Credit Card Scam Snopes.com <http://snopes.com/>  says this is true.
See this site - http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/creditcard.asp
<http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/creditcard.asp>  . 

This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want.

Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.  This information is worth reading.  By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.  

One of our employees was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and I was called on Thursday from "Master Card".

The scam works like this: Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460.  Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank).  Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a Marketing company based in Arizona ?"  When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account.  This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards.  Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?"

You say "yes".  The caller continues - "I will be starting a Fraud investigation.  If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on the back of your card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security. 

You will need to refer to this Control Number.  The caller then gives you a 6 digit number.  "Do you need me to read it again?" 

Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works.  The caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card".  He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers".  ; There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security Numbers' that verify you are the possessor of the card.  These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card.  The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him.  After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card.  Do you have and hangs up.

You actually say very little, and they never ask for or and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up.

You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number.  But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question.  Are we glad we did!  The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99 was charged to our card.

Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account.  VISA is reissuing us a new number.   What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or Master card directly that verification of their conversation.  The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card!  If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit.  However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.

What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a "Jason Richardson of Master Card" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam.  This time I didn't let him finish.  I hung up!  We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA.  The police said they are taking several of these reports daily!  They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening.  

Please pass this on to all your family and friends.  By informing each other, we protect each other.

 

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HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER

 

Worley, Idaho -

    Have you made your banquet reservations?  The deadline is April 18th.  That's just a little over 2 weeks from now!  No late reservations will be accepted.... and sorry, but no refunds either.  Below is the information about the Exchange and the Dinner Reservation Form.  I went to our Website looking for the form, but couldn't find it.  Of course ... I am not the most gifted person finding stuff on the Internet.  So ... you can cut and paste this registration form so that part is on one sheet.  Or you can drop me an email and I will just send you the form you need! 

 

 

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THE EASTER GIFT
by Diane Dean White

      It had been a busy winter adjusting to a new school for the children, as well as making friends and feeling settled in a suburb of Atlanta.
      With two in elementary and one in junior high it was a fragile age, and building friendships without peer pressure was important.
      The days were warm and the azaleas were out in full bloom by mid February.  The new life and spring flowers helped us to enjoy our new home.
      We had joined a nearby church and met a number of people who were friendly and included us in the social events, always thinking of our children as well.
      We knew Easter was coming and our family was back in Michigan. At night, as my husband and I were talking, I shared some of my feelings about the area still not feeling like home and I was concerned about the kids and how different it was for them in a southern city, coming from northern roots.
      We both agreed that the church family was a big help as people from all over were part of the congregation and we felt secure that the Lord would work things out in His own timing.
      One afternoon I received a phone call from a lady that I had come to know at church.  Our children were the same ages and I felt instantly drawn to her.  She had called to invite us over for Easter dinner.  I was so touch by this generous offer and delighted to have something for the children to look forward to as well as fellowship for Steve and me.
      After Easter services we followed them back to their home.  It was a large welcoming house, and my eyes immediately fell on the bowl of colorful finger Jello that had been cut up into squares and placed on the buffet.  The table was adorned with colored eggs and flowers, and the children were seated together where conversation could flow easily.
      I thought about how God brings people into our lives at just the right time and how fortunate we were for their friendship.
      We were getting settled and feeling like the south was almost as good as our northern home when Steve came home and announced that they wanted him to consider another position, but it would mean moving --  a move back to Michigan.  Wow!

      I guess my excitement was quite evident and then I saw the faces on our children.

      "Home again?" said the oldest. "I vote, YES!"  The others were in total agreement.
      The days packing boxes took some time but soon our departure was upon us.  On the day of the move, I wondered how we would get everything done.  Just then, our friends arrived with some people from the church and pitched right in.
      I remember thanking my friend for being such an encouragement to me and for my family during the months we had lived in the Atlanta suburb.  She simply said, "Just pass it on."  She never took credit for anything -- she just praised the Lord for everything.  I was so grateful they were in our lives.
      After returning to Michigan I realized I had neglected to get their address and I contacted the church In Atlanta.

      I received the strangest reply...  They had no record of a family by that name attending.  However, they did remember us and wished us well.
      I made a telephone call to the church secretary the next day. She remembered my letter but she had no idea who I could be referring to.  I explained the names and ages of the children, where they lived and what cars they drove.  She was sorry.

      That evening when Steve got home I told him about the conversation and how our friends from Atlanta weren't part of the church.  How ridiculous did that sound?  They were in the services with us and other functions.  I tried to contact them by telephone but the number was disconnected.
      Steve and I looked at each other.  We weren't going to question God on this one, but we certainly thanked Him in prayer.
      Whenever I make finger Jello for our grandchildren I always think about a special Easter meal near Atlanta years ago when God gave us some warm and caring friends that I will never forget.
** Heartwarmers
 

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BLUE LODGE AGENDAS

 

 

April 3 (Tuesday):

 

* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.

* Mount Baker Lodge No. 36 ... Stated Meeting; DDOV; 7:30 PM.

* Robert Burns Lodge No. 243 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.

* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

April 4 (Wednesday):

* Alpha Lodge No. 212 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.

* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Attend Union Solomon Lodge to return the 100th Visit. 

* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.

* Kettle Falls Lodge No. 130 ... Stated Meeting; DDOV.  7:30 PM.

* San Juan Lodge No. 175 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

April 5 (Thursday):

* Burlington-United Lodge No. 93 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.  DDOV.  Opening on FC Degree. 

* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Masons Lunch, Rusty Wagon; 12 Noon. 

* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

April 6 (Friday):

* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Stated Communication; 7:30 PM.  No host dinner to precede the meeting at a place TBA:  Program-ritual by Chuckanut DeMolay.

April 8 (Sunday):

* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 33 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Roast Beef Dinner.

April 9 (Monday):

* Deer Park Lodge No. 134 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Everett Lodge No. 137 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.

* Ferndale Lodge No. 264 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* LOA ... Anacortes; 7:30 PM.

April 10 (Tuesday):

* Chewelah Lodge No. 135 ... Stated Meeting; DDOV; Guest Speaker.  7:00 PM.

* Damascus Lodge 199 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Stated Meeting; School Awards; Dinner.  6:00 PM.  

April 11 (Wednesday)

* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; Secretaries Night - RWB Dave Owen.  6:30 PM.

* Camanio Lodge No. 19 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Nooksack Valley Lodge No. 105 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

April 12 (Thursday):

* Camanio Lodge No. 19 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Peninsular Lodge No. 95 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

April 13 (Friday):

* Whidbey Lodge No. 15 ... Dinner: 6:30 PM; School Awards.

April 14 (Saturday):

* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Symbolic Lodge Officers Meeting; 8:00 AM.

* Damascus Lodge No. 199 ... Pancake Breakfast; 7:00 - 10:00 AM.

* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Turkey Shoot; 10:00 AM. 

* Garfield Lodge No. 41 ... Tulip Parade.  3:00 PM. 

* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Highway Cleanup.  Meet at W. Maplewood MC; 9:00 AM. 

April 16 (Monday):

* Langley Lodge No. 218 ... Dinner; 6:30 PM.  Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.  DDOV.

April 17 (Tuesday): 

* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Stated Meeting; Burgers & Fries; RSVP.  6:00 PM. 

* Kulshan International Lodge No. 186 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... Stated Meeting; 6:30 PM.

* Whidbey Lodge No. 15 ... Dinner:  6:30 PM; Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

April 18 (Wednesday):

* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Special - School Awards.  7:30 PM. 

April 19 (Thursday):

* Garfield Lodge No. 41 ... Dinner:  6:30 PM; Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 

* Whatcom Lodge No. 151 ... Dinner:  5:30 PM; Meeting:  6:30 PM. 

April 20 (Friday):

* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... H. A. Christiansen Citizen of the Year Award.  Time:  TBA.

* Bellingham Lodge No. 44 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.  Program to include our ladies. 

April 23 (Monday):

* Everett Lodge No. 137 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.

April 24 (Tuesday):

* Damascus Lodge No. 199 ... Stated Meeting; School Awards.  7:30 PM.

April 25 (Wednesday):

* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; MWB C. McQuery, Guest Speaker.  7:30 PM.  

* Audubon Park Lodge #272 ... Rusty Nail Degree; 7:00 PM. 

April 26 (Thursday):

* Peninsular Lodge No. 95 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.