STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
May 9th, 2007
#7-021
 
  • My mother taught me CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS....
    "I just scrubbed that floor.  Go outside and bleed in the entry."
  • My Mother taught me LOGIC...
    "If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can't go to the store with me."
  • My Mother taught me MEDICINE...
    "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they're going to freeze that way."
  • My Mother taught me TO THINK AHEAD...
    "If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get a good job!"
  • My Mother taught me ESP...
    "Put your sweater on; don't you think that I know when you're cold?"
  • My Mother taught me TO MEET A CHALLENGE...
    "What were you thinking?  Answer me when I talk to you...Don't talk back to me!"
  • My Mother taught me HUMOR...
    "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
  • My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT...
    "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
  • My mother taught me ABOUT SEX...
    "How do you think you got here?"
  • My mother taught me about GENETICS...
    "You are just like your father!"
  • My mother taught me about my ROOTS...
    "Do you think you were born in a barn?"
  • My mother taught me about the WISDOM of AGE...
    "When you get to be my age, you will understand."
  • My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION...
    "Just wait until your father gets home."
  • My mother taught me about RECEIVING...
    "You are going to get it when we get home."
  • And my all time favorite thing --- JUSTICE...
    "One day you will have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU... then you'll see what it's like."
 
PRIORITY MAIL IN MY MAILBOX ...
 
    Another evening for the Magic Carpet to pick up a passenger.  This stop was at Evening Star Chapter in Almira.  Past Grand Matrons and Patrons in attendance were: Kay Smith, Ann Hendrex, June Lee, J. Paul Fitzsimmons and Chuck Callen.  And, since the station to be announced was that of GRAND ESTHER, we were very pleased to have Beverly Barker Springer, Marilyn Schahfer, Barbara Shay, Joyce Moore, Kathleen Miller, and Jean Lindberg, all Past Grand Esthers, and Jill Okicich, the current Grand Esther, in attendance and we announced Sister Marilyn Sorensen to join their ranks.  Sister Marilyn is Secretary of Evening Star and her escort, Brother Don, is Worthy Patron.  We are very excited to have them as part of our 2007-08 Grand Family.  Sisters Kay and Ann were Deputy Instructors with Marilyn "way back when," as they said, and they were very pleased to have this honor for Marilyn. 
** HUGS, Marjoe AGM and Phil AGP
 
    YAHOO!!!!  Sister Marilyn and I go waaaaaaaaaaaaay back when we both won trips to Chicago through 4-H in Washington State.  Think we were both about 16 or so! 
Cards of congratulations:
Marilyn Sorensen
40510 Sorensen RD N
Almira, WA 99103
 
GRAND OFFICERS ... 2007-2008
Grand Chaplain -
Grand Marshal -
Grand Organist -
Grand Adah -
Grand Ruth -
Grand Esther - Marilyn Sorensen, Evening Star Chapter, Almira ... Escort Don Sorensen
Grand Martha -
Grand Electa - Barbara Danforth, Waitsburg Chapter ... Escort Bob Danforth
Grand Warder -
 
 
 
 
FIRST CLASS MAIL IN MY MAILBOX ...
 
 
    Last night at Spokane Chapter while honoring Marilyn Bordner, East Side Chairman of the Deputy Instructors, Worthy Grand Patron, Terry Wiggins,
broke protocol and during his response asked Associate Patron, Dick Hemming, to be escorted to the East.  Terry recognized Dick's kindness to members of
the Order and Dick's hard work and then asked if Dick would be taking his Harley to Sturgis, South Dakota again.  When Dick said he might in the future Terry said he would have to ride a little further announced that Dick was the new Grand Representative of Iowa.  Brother Dick was very surprised. Congratulations to a well deserving Brother.
    Cards of congratulations may be sent to:
Dick Hemming
1304 N. Sunderland Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
** Louise Belsby, Secretary, EWGR
 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..
 
 
 

 For a Short While, Let’s Pretend-----------

      You are a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and have just been asked by the future Worthy Grand Matron to serve as her Grand Historian for the year.  You think, what is a Grand Historian, but you know you can call the present Grand Historian and find out what your duties are.  She assures you that it is a pleasant thing to do for Grand Chapter. She tells you to draw up a letter asking each Chapter to send you their Chapter history on a form you have enclosed with your letter.  She tells you to send your letter to your Worthy Grand Matron and have her approve the letter and forward to the Grand Secretary for mailings to the individual Chapters. If you are lucky, you will get about one half of our Chapters to reply, which you will file in their individual folders.   You will carry a camera with you wherever you go, as there is a special book for the Worthy Grand Matron, which should reflect her year in pictures.  The present Grand Historian also tells you not to count on anyone, including Grand Officers, to willingly share their pictures with you.  She also tells you that there are eight files measuring 11 inches by 10 inches by 12 inches deep, weighing an average of 18 pounds per file.  There are 3 files for inactive chapter histories and five files for active Chapters.  The Grand Chapter file measures 20.5 inches by 15 inches by 13 inches deep and weighs an even 42 pounds.  This file is full.  The last Grand Matrons history stored in it is Marilyn Hoots. The present Historian will tell you that she is able to transport the files in her Buick Regal sedan by placing the Grand Chapter file and three other files in her trunk and the other five files in the back seat of her car, by moving the passenger front seat as far forward as possible.  There is absolutely no room for the new grand chapter file.  So, if you are asked to accept this position, remember you must transport these items to and from your home at the end of your year.  You must also be ready to accept such items as chapter ode cards, installation programs, honor night programs, reception programs and whatever the Chapter sends you.  Some Chapters are “overdoing” this, making the files full and requiring more room to handle their records.  The records originally had only a page with their years Chapter history on it---------.  You say that we are supposed to receive a monetary amount for the year.  I do not know if you file for it or not.  I have not requested or received any money for either time I was Historian.  If it were to be offered to me I would suggest it go to the Worthy Grand Matrons project.  I do suggest you put your imagination to work, and figure out a way to transport these file to and from the Historians home.  Yes, you will stand when asked for Grand Chapter Committee Members present please stand.  No, your Chapter does not recognize you with an Honor Night---remember you are a Committee Member.  Enjoy it, when asked to be a Historian.  I have.

** Submitted by Myrtle Powers, Grand Historian, Past Matron

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Free Membership Dinner cancelled ...
         Due to lack of interest and participation, the free OES Membership Dinner that was to be held at the Tacoma Scottish Rite on Saturday, May 12th has been cancelled. 
** Bill Hammontree, PGP
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Such an uplifting story ... please check it out!
    The little guy in my class is still hanging in there, despite his health issues. Here is a link to pictures of Shaun and his visit to the Seahawks Training Camp. Pretty cool pictures!  Shaun went into Hospice care at Christmas but still attends school 4 mornings a week and has a full-time nurse with him when he is at school.  We continue to learn about life from Shaun every day!
     Copy and paste the web link below into your address bar and enjoy the pictures and article.  http://www.seahawks.com/Community/Community.aspx?id=50994
** Vicki Voorhees 
 
 
 
 
 
 A Mother's Day Tribute... The Meanest Mother In The World

 
    I had the meanest mother in the whole world!  While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal, eggs, or toast.  When others had cake and sodas for lunch, I had to eat a sandwich with a glass of milk.  And, as you can guess, my supper was different from the other kids, too!  My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did.  My mother insisted upon knowing where we kids were at all times.  You would think we were on a chain gang.  She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing.  She insisted if we said we'd be gone an hour that we'd be gone and hour or less; not one hour and one minute.  I am really ashamed to admit it, but she actually struck us, not once, but each time we did as we pleased.  Can you imagine actually hitting a child just because he disobeyed?  Now you can begin to see how mean she really was.  The worst is yet to come!  We had to be in bed by nine each night and up early the next morning.  We couldn't sleep until noon like our friends.  So while they slept, my mother actually had the nerve to break the child labor law.  She made us work.  We had to wash dishes, make beds, learn to cook, and all sorts of new, cruel things.
       I believe she stayed awake every night thinking up more mean things to do to us.  She always insisted upon our telling the truth, and the whole truth and nothing but the truth, even if it killed us -- and it nearly did!
       By the time we were teenagers, she was much meaner (and wiser), and our lives became even more unbearable.  None of this tooting the horn of a car in front of the house for us to come running.  She embarrassed us to no end by making our dates and friends come to the door to get us.
       I forgot to mention, while my friends were dating at the "mature age" of twelve and thirteen, my old-fashioned mother refused to let us date until the age of fifteen or sixteen.  Fifteen, that is, if you dated only to go to school functions, and that was twice a year.
       My mother was a complete failure as a mother!  None of us has ever been arrested or beaten by his mate.  Each of my brothers served his time in the service of his country.  And whom do we have to blame for the terrible way we turned out?
       You are right, our mean mother!  Look at all those things we missed -- we never go to march in protest parades, nor take part in a riot, burn our draft cards or our country's flag, and a million and one things that our friends did.  She forced us to grow into God-fearing, educated, honest adults!
       Using this as a background, I am trying to raise my three children.  I stand a little taller, and I am filled with pride when my children call me "mean."  Because you see, I thank God he gave me the meanest mother in the whole world!
    (The original sources for this anonymous article are The Puritan Magazine and The Farmer's Hub of Millersburg, but this version is reprinted from the Fall Bulletin 1994, Valley of Washington, Orient of the District of Columbia.  I found it in The Scottish Rite Journal -- May 1995, and wanted to share it with you.)
** Shared by Bill & Helen McCormick
 
 
SO YOU HAVE DIABETES?
 
    Well so do the following:
 
Diabetes Fame - Athletes

 
  • Wasim Akram - Pakistani cricket fast bowler
  • Arthur Ashe - Tennis - Wimbledon winner
  • Walter Barnes - Football and actor. Before acting career he played professional football for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, 1948-1951.
  • Sarah Bina - Championship clogger
  • Ayden Byle - Runner - First insulin-dependent man to run 6521.5 km across North America.
  • Nick Boynton - Hockey Player - Boston Bruins
  • Bobby Clarke - NHL - Philadelphia Flyers
  • Ty Cobb - MLB - Detroit Tigers
  • Scott Coleman - Swimmer - first man with diabetes to swim the English Channel, (August 17th 1996)
  • Chris Dudley - NBA - New York Knicks center
  • James “Buster” Douglas - Heavy Weight Boxer
  • Kenny Duckett - NFL - New Orleans Saints
  • Rick Dudley – Hockey
  • Scott Dunton - World Class Surfer
  • Mike Echols - NFL - Tennessee Titans
  • Pam Fernandes - Para Olympian
  • Curt Frasier - NHL - Chicago Black Hawks
  • Walt Frazier - ­ NBA - New York Knicks
  • “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier – Boxing
  • Kris Freeman - Olympic and National Champion Cross-Country Skier
  • Joe Gibbs - NFL - Washington Redskins coach
  • Bill Gullickson - MLB - Cincinnati Reds Pitcher
  • Gary Hall Jr. - US Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming
  • Jonathan Hayes - NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs
  • Dave Hollins - 1993 Phillies World Series Third Baseman
  • James "Catfish" Hunter - MLB - Pitcher, Baseball Hall-of-Famer
  • Chuck Heidenrich – Skiing
  • Chris Jarvis - World Champion Canadian Rower
  • Jason Johnson - MLB - Pitcher, Cleveland Indians
  • Kelli Keuhne - LPGA golfer
  • Billie Jean King – Tennis
  • Jay Leeuwenburg - NFL - Indianapolis Colts Lineman
  • Michael Earl Malone -­ Son of former NBA star Moses Malone.
  • Michelle McGann - LPGA golfer
  • Adam Morrison - Basketball Player, Gonzaga University
  • David Pember - MLB - Milwaukee Brewers
  • Sir Steven Redgrave - Rower - Winner of five consecutive Olympic gold medals
  • Dan Reichert - MLB - Kansas City Royals
  • Ham Richardson – Tennis star
  • Jackie Robinson - Baseball Player
  • Sugar Ray Robinson – Boxing
  • Ron Santo - MLB - Chicago Cubs legend
  • Mike Sinclair - NFL - Philadelphia Eagles
  • Kendall Simmons - NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Hank Stram - NFL - Kansas City Chiefs Coach
  • Bradley Suttle - Texas Longhorns - Second Baseman
  • Bill Talbert - Hall of Fame tennis player
  • Sherri Turner - LPGA golfer
  • Scott Verplank - PGA golfer
  • Jo Ann Washam - LPGA golfer
  • David "Boomer" Wells - San Diego Padres Pitcher
  • Wade Wilson - NFL - Minnesota Vikings Quarterback
(to be continued ...)
 
 
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
 
(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except those are listed in the Masonic Calendar.  It has been suggested that I highlight all the Chapters on the Westside one color and on the Eastside another color.  The Cascades will be the dividing point!)
 
Reminders ...  May 10th - May 15th ... 
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May 10th... (2nd Thursday) ...

* Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Balloting; Honor Women; Dress of Choice; Crazy Hat night & bring a friend.  Refreshments:  Pam Miller.  Time:  7:30 PM.
* Harmony Chapter, Waterville ...   Stated Meeting; Balloting.  Refreshments:  Alice Hill.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
* Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ...  Stated Meeting; Honoring Mothers; Short Form.  Hawaiian Dress.  Serving:  Lois Smith.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Mother's Day.  Refreshments & Decorations:  Mikel & Mikel.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
* Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Stated Meeting; Honor Mothers.  Serving:  Ted & Connie Shrum.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
May 11th ... (2nd Friday) ...
* Nesika Chapter, Renton ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Balloting; Chapter Dress; Honor Mothers.  Drawing for the piñata.  'Classic' Fashion Show.  Dining Room:  Chrm: Mary Brown, PM.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
May 11th - May 13th ... Laurel Chapter sponsoring Plant & Bake Sale.
May 12th  ... (2nd Saturday) ...
* Analia Chapter, Edmonds ... Spring Tea.  Jean Pennington and Susan Stone, Chairpersons. 
* Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Mother's Day Chinese Dinner; 12 noon - 4 PM. 
* Martha Washington Chapter, Vancouver ... Stated Meeting; Honor Mothers; Members of Henry Wentworth guests.  Time:  2:00 PM.
May 13th ... (2nd Sunday) ...
MOTHER'S DAY
May 14th... (2nd Monday) ...
* Martha Chapter, Cheney ... Supper:  6:30 PM.  Stated Meeting; Honor Mothers.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
May 15th  ... (3rd Tuesday) ...
* Everett Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Initiation.  Refreshments:  Inge Opitz.  Time:  7:30 PM.
* Fern Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Friends Night.  Time:  7:30 PM.
* Greenwood Chapter, Seattle ... Stated meeting; Short Form; Initiation; Honor Ladies; & May Birthdays.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ... Stated Meeting; 'Remember When' with Muriel Yeaw.  Refreshments:  Muriel Yeaw.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 
MAY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...
OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron
GL:  Events with the Grand Master
CHIPS:  Childhood Identification Program
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
 
Naomi Chapter #13 is planning for a full house at the
Honor Night for the Grand Representative of Nevada in Washington
 
WHO:  CLAYTON SPARKS
DATE:  May 29th (5th Tuesday)
TIME:  7:30 PM
PLACE:  Corinthian Masonic Center, 1005 W Pioneer, Puyallup
 
Plan to come to the party.  Maybe you'll see four of a kind, a straight or a flush.  See you there.
 
 
RESOLUTIONS ....
 

GRAND CHAPTER OF WASHINGTON

PROPOSED

RESOLUTIONS 2006

 

RESOLUTION #1

 

Purpose:  To change time of Grand Chapter closing.

Article I

Section 101

 

Time, Place and Duration of Session.  The annual session of the Grand Chapter shall convene annually on the last Monday in June at a city selected by the Session Site Selection committee.  In the event of an emergency, the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron, with prior approval of the Session Site Selection, Finance and Jurisprudence Committees, may make the necessary change.  The session shall convene on Monday afternoon for the Informal Opening, with the Formal Opening Monday night.  All business, through the Grand Officers Recessional, must be completed by 2:00 p.m. the following Wednesday.  Installation must start no later than 3:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, after which the annual session of the Grand Chapter shall be closed.  No session shall be called for a longer period than two and one half days.

 

Change:

Article 1

Section 101

 

Time, Place and Duration of Session.  The annual session of the Grand Chapter shall convene annually on the last Monday in June at a city selected by the Session Site Selection Committee.  In the event of an emergency, the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron, with prior approval of the Session Site Selection, Finance and Jurisprudence Committees, may make the necessary change.  The session shall convene on Monday afternoon for the Informal Opening, with the Formal Opening Monday night.  All business, through the formal closing and the Grand Officers Recessional, must be completed by 2:00 p.m. the following Wednesday.  A special session for the purpose of an open Installation must start no later than 3;00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.  No session shall be called for a longer period than two and one half days.

 

Signed:  Diane Osborne, PM, Astral No. 75 & Oasis No. 191

            Marjoe Richards, PM, Grand Coulee Dam No. 237

            Ann Gates, PM, Alderwood No. 185

 

RESOLUTION #2

 

Purpose:  To create a member-at-large standing for members of chapters whose charters have been forfeited or arrested.

 

Change affects Page No. 26, Article XX.  Insert as Section 2008.

 

Text of the Revision:  A Member-at-Large standing may be granted to a member in good standing of a chapter whose charter has been forfeited or arrested.  To receive such standing, said member must

(1)   Be physically unable to join another chapter, and

(2)   Pay per capita dues to Grand Chapter within the year of the Grand Chapter demit.

 

Signed:  June A. Lee, PM, Oasis No. 191

            Marilyn Hoots, PM, Olympic No. 216

 

(next issue ... more resolutions ... stay tuned!)
 
 
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
 
May 10 (Thursday)
* Camanio Lodge No. 19 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* Peninsular Lodge No. 95 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
May 11 (Friday)
* North Hill Lodge No. 210 ... Stated Meeting .. Lodge will open at 7:30 PM   (Corporation meeting at 6:30 PM).
* Whidbey Lodge No. 15 ... Family Movie Night. 7:30 PM.
May 12 (Saturday)
* Damascus Lodge No. 199 .. Pancake Breakfast; 7 AM - 10 AM.
* MFLA Meeting.  Bellingham Bay is host lodge.  10:00 AM. 
May 14 (Monday)
* Everett Lodge No. 137 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Ferndale Lodge No. 264 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* LOA, Anacortes.  7:30 PM. 
* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Visit to Ionic-Kent Lodge No. 19; 7:30 PM. 
May 15 (Tuesday)
* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Stated Meeting - 6:00 PM.  Past Master Dinner (RSVP)
* Kulshan International Lodge No. 186 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* Sultan-Monroe No. 160 ... Stated Meeting. 6:30 PM Dinner.
* Whidbey Lodge No. 15 ... Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Stated:  7:30 PM. 
May 16 (Wednesday)
* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Stated Meeting; Guest Speaker.  7:30 PM.
* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Potluck Dinner: 6:00 PM  - Roundtable.  7:30 PM. 
May 17 (Thursday)
* Garfield Lodge No. 41 ... 6:30 PM Dinner.  7:30 PM Meeting - NJROTC Recognition.
* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Special Communication.  7:30 PM.
* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Stated Meeting: 7:30 PM. 
* Whatcom Lodge No. 151 ... Dinner: 5:30 PM; Meeting: 6:30 PM. 
May 18 (Friday)
* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Special Communication.  Masonic Poetry Night.  Bring your favorite poem to share.  7:30 PM. 
* North Hill Lodge No. 210 ... Potluck .. 6:30 PM  Everyone invited!
May 19 (Saturday)
* San Juan Lodge 175 ... Hosting Open FC Air Degree, Roche Harbor. 
* Skykomish Lodge No. 259 ... Stated Meeting; 2:00 PM.
May 21 (Monday)
* Langley Lodge No. 218 ... Dinner: 6:00 PM; Stated: 7:00 PM.  Past Deputies Night.
May 23 (Wednesday)
* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; Visiting Lodge: Frank S. Land.
May 24 (Thursday)
* Peninsular Lodge No. 95 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.
May 25 (Friday)
* North Hill Lodge No. 210 ... Degree Work .. Lodge will open at 7:00 PM
May 26 (Saturday)
* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Annual Ski to Sea Parade.  Bring your apron and walk in the parade along with the float. 
May 28  (Monday)
* Everett Lodge No. 137 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM. 
* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Empty Chair Ceremony.  7:00 PM. 
* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Memorial Service for Masons at Lynden Cemetery.  9:30 AM.
 
If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 
 
MASONIC NEWS
 
Job's Daughters Installation...

Brothers,

    You are invited to the Open Installation of Officers for Bethel 3

International Order of Jobs Daughters

 

Saturday May 19, 2007 … 2:00 PM

 at North Hill Masonic Temple

(706 W. Garland Ave., Spokane)

 

Officers to be installed

 Katie Bordner, Honored Queen Elect

Amber Burnett, Senior Princess Elect

 Retiring Honored Queen , Desi Morse

 Reception to follow

 ** John Wyman, Associate Guardian

 

 
 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 
HINT 1 - Broiling: Add one cup of water to the bottom portion of the broiling pan before putting it in the oven. The water will absorb the smoke and grease and make the food more tender.
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HINT 2 -  Fresh Eggs: To test to see if an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it's fresh. If it floats, throw it away!!
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HINT 3: Before mowing your lawn, spray the underside of your mower with cooking spray to keep grass clippings from sticking.  A build-up of debris can
prevent the mower from cutting properly and encourage rust.
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HINT 4:  Tip for stamp collectors: Place the envelope in the freezer for a few hours. You'll then be able to easily lift the stamps off with a pair of tweezers
 

 

RECIPES 
 
Crispy Oven-Fried Fish Fillets
from Campbell's Kitchen

 Vegetable cooking spray
1 lb. firm white fish fillets, cut into 4 pieces*
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups Pepperidge Farm& Zesty® Italian Croutons, crushed**
 Tartar sauce

Directions:  PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. DIP fish into milk. Coat with flour and then dip in milk. Coat with crushed croutons. PLACE fish on baking sheet. Spray fish with vegetable cooking spray. BAKE for 10 min. or until fish is done. Serve with tartar sauce. Serves 4.
 TIP: *Cod, haddock or halibut.
**Or use your favorite Pepperidge Farm(R) croutons.
Kitchen Clip: If your family doesn't like tartar sauce, try cocktail sauce, barbecue sauce or ketchup.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Topping:
1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 can (20 oz) of pineapple slices

Cake:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
6 Tbsp cake flour
6 Tbsp of ground almonds (from about 2 oz of whole almonds)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups of sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
4 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour cream

1) - Start by making the caramel topping. Take brown sugar and butter and combine and melt in a saucepan on medium heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbly, this should take several minutes. Pour mixture into a 10 inch diameter stick-free cake pan with 2 inch high sides. Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer
on top of the caramel mixture.
2) - Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk the flours, almonds, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the sugar and butter together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream in 2 additions each, beating well after each addition. Pour cake batter over caramel and pineapple in pan.
3) - Bake cake until tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Turn cake out onto a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 12 to 14 servings.
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Banana Tres Leches Dessert
Tres Leches cake is the Hispanic-influenced dessert showing up on restaurant dessert menus. Soaked in three sweet milks, this version boasts using a foolproof Betty Crocker® cake mix to make it easy.

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas (2 medium)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 cup (from 14-oz can) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 container Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
Banana slices and/or toasted coconut, if desired

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and mashed bananas with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. Poke top of cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork, wiping fork occasionally to reduce sticking. In large bowl, stir together condensed milk, coconut milk and whipping cream. Carefully pour evenly over top of cake. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until mixture is absorbed into cake.
5. Spread frosting over cake. Garnish each serving with banana slices and/or toasted coconut, if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Information:  1 Serving: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 180); Total Fat 20g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 55 mg; Sodium 290 mg; Total Carbohydrate 56g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 41g); Protein 5g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 10%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 Fat Carbohydrate 
 

JOKES

    Negotiations between union members and their employer were at an impasse. The union denied that their workers were flagrantly abusing their contract's sick-leave provisions.
    One morning at the bargaining table, the company's chief negotiator held aloft the morning edition of the newspaper, "This man," he announced, "Called in Sick yesterday!" 
    There on the sports page, was a photo of the supposedly ill employee, who had just won a local golf tournament with an excellent score. 
    The silence in the room was broken by a union negotiator. 
    "Wow," he said. "Think of what kind of score he could have had if he hadn't been sick!" 
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     When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take
care of first, the truck, the car, playing golf, the house, always something more important to me.
    Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, when you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway.
    The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.
    Moral to this story: Marriage is a relationship, in which one person is always right, and the other is the husband.
** Shared by Sharon Spudich
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    When I went with my daughter to visit a prestigious university, our student guide pointed out the nationally ranked library and state-of-the-art science facilities. She told us that the professors were the best in the world, and she recommended my daughter apply early to improve her chances for admission. 
    "We get so many applicants," she boasted, "because of the stature of the school." 
    After the tour I asked our guide, "So, why did you choose this school?" 
    "Oh," she replied matter-of-factly, "my boyfriend goes here."
 
 
HELOISE

  • After You Check into A Hotel/Motel Room:  Be sure to wipe down door handles, the TV remote, phone and other surfaces with anti-germ gel or alcohol wipes or anti-germ gel — right after you get into the room. New studies have shown that germs may remain on these surfaces for hours.

  • What is a Closeout Sale?  A closeout sale focuses on manufacturers that are offering discontinued lines to retailers at large discounts and they are passed on to the consumer. If appliances or electronics are in the sale, you might have trouble finding spare parts.
 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY
 
    Good Evening ... Will get this sent out with the latest news!  Such an exciting time of year for Sister Marjoe and Brother Phil.  I was reminded last evening by WGP Terry that it was exactly a year ago tomorrow that I was announced!  WOW!  Time passes fast when you are having fun, boy howdy! 
    We have spent the entire day in Coeur d'Alene and Spokane ... and I am ready for bed!  
    You notice that there are a few more reminders?  I received Ode Cards this week from Don Beck (Analia Chapter); and Kathy McCurdy (Cedar Chapter).
    Until next time ... Hearty Patriot Hugs and happy thoughts. 
** Connie
P. S.   
 
 
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Connie Shrum
Grand Chaplain, GC of WA
Past Matron x 2;
Secretary, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
Martha, Bethlehem Chapter #87, Deer Park, WA
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Hearty Love & Patriot Hugs --
Connie