Stars of Washington

STARS OF WASHINGTON

February 14th, 2007

#7-010

WHAT DOES LOVE MEAN???

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." -- Rebecca - age 8
"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." -- Billy - age 4
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." -- Karl - age 5
"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." -- Chrissy - age 6
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." -- Terri - age 4
"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." -- Danny - age 7
"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" -- Emily - age 8
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." -- Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6 (we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." -- Noelle - age 7
"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." -- Tommy - age 6
"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." -- Cindy - age 8
"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." -- Clare - age 6
"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."-- Elaine-age 5
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." -- Chris - age 7
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." -- Mary Ann - age 4
"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." -- Lauren - age 4
"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image) -- Karen - age 7
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." -- Mark - age 6
"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." -- Jessica - age 8
And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry"

** Shared by Carla Bryant ...

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

Good Morning everyone,

I would like to announce that Grand Representative to Oregon was given to Arthur Herring, Associate Patron at Pacific Chapter at Ilwaco on Feb 8, 2007.

** Gen Cooley, Grand Adah

Cards:

Arthur Herring

30207 'O' Place

Ocean Park, WA 98640

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At the Reception honoring the station of Grand Treasurer and Katie Glessing this past Saturday, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting the commission of Grand Representative of Mississippi in WA to none other than DON SCHWARTZ! Don is currently WP of Crystal Chapter in Enumclaw, a job he has held upteen dozen times, it seems. As many of you remember, Gloria Schwartz and I were Chairmen of the Super Star Deputies a few years back ... so it was indeed a pleasure for me to have the opportunity of putting a smile on Don's face!

Cards:

Don Schwartz

5250 SW Royal Spruce Drive

Port Orchard, WA 98366

** Connie Shrum, Grand Chaplain

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Just received an email through the website (starsofwa@washingtonoes.org) that Marianne Fletcher, WM at Corinthian Chapter in Tacoma, is the new Grand Representative of Minnesota in WA. It was given on Monday February 12th, 2007 by Grand Electa, Betty Croft.

Cards:

Marianne Fletcher

6601 S 8th ... Apt C-12

Tacoma, WA 98465

HEADS UP ... CORRECTION

The last Official Visit of the WGM will be Saturday, February 24th at 7:30 PM at the Tacoma Scottish Rite. This is a change from the 'official' Official Visit Booklet. See you there!

OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR

(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully!, except Official Visits and 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. Let me know if you like this arrangement. The Cascades will be the dividing point!)

Reminders ... February 16th - February 28th ...

Saturday, February 17th ... (4th Saturday) ...

Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Sweetheart Tea (w/Tacoma Chapter) - honoring 25 - 50 year members. Chairmen: June Higginbotham & Alexa Donley.
Fern Chapter, Tacoma ... Lunch Box Social. Time: 12 noon - 3:00 PM.
Tyler Chapter, University Place ... Line Officers Instruction. Time: 9:00 AM.

Sunday, February 18th ... (3rd Sunday) ...

Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish ... School of Instruction. Time: 2:00 PM.
Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... Last OV Practice ???

Monday, February 19th ... (3rd Monday)

Ferndale Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation; Presidents Presentation; Patriotic Night. Time: 7:30 PM.
Floral Chapter, Monroe ... Stated Meeting; Honor WM & WP; Short Form. Servers: Mary Lou & Jim Wagner. Time: 7:30 PM.
Grace Chapter, Ellensburg ... Stated Meeting; Long Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Stated Meeting; Honor Star Points. Refreshments & Decorations: Brande Ortiz. Time: 7:30 PM.
Southgate Chapter, Burien ... WM & WP Dinner. Stated Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM.
Victory Chapter, Millwood ... Auxiliary Meeting. Time: 12:00 Noon.
Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... No meeting. Visit Faith Chapter. Chapter Dress. Time: 7:30 PM.

Tuesday, February 20th ... (3rd Tuesday) ...

Astral Chapter, Wenatchee ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honoring our PM, PP, and 50-Year Members. Refreshments: Carole Lee & Fred Walk, Anabel Rank. Time: 8:00 PM.
Everett Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Education Night. Refreshments: Terry Perkins. Time: 7:30 PM.
Greenwood Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; February Birthdays & Anniversaries. Serving: Liz Budbill. Time: 7:30 PM.
Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... Stated Meeting; Valentine Party; wear red; Long Form; Office Filings due. Time: 7:30 PM.
Hope Chapter, Oakesdale ... Stated Meeting. Treats: Babs Pfaff. Time: 8:00 PM.
Lewis Chapter, Lakewood ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Honor Auxiliary; Happy Valentine's Day. Time: 8:00 PM.
Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham ... Stated Meeting; Mardi Gras. Serving: Jan Small & Mildred Siero. Time: 7:30 PM.
Montesano Chapter ...
Priscilla Chapter, Port Gamble ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Sweethearts. Time: 7:30 PM.
Vineland Chapter, Clarkston ... Stated Meeting; Initiation; Honor Secretary & Treasurer. Time: 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, February 21st ... (3rd Wednesday) ...

Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Valentine's Party. Time: 7:30 PM.
Kirkland Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Top 8 Honor Night; Valentines Day Dress. Dessert Potluck. Time: 7:30 PM.
Occidental Chapter, Ballard ... Stated Meeting; Honor our Presidents. Time: 7:30 PM.
Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated Meeting; Spring is coming! Refreshments: Velma & A. C. Jordan. Time: 7:30 PM.
Sunnyside Chapter ... Stated Meeting; President's Day. Program: Theresa Wiggins. Serving: Rita & Bill Edie. Time: 8:00 PM.

Thursday, February 22nd ... (4th Thursday)

Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Pioneer Theme. Short Form; Dress for theme. Time: 7:30 PM.
Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress. Serving: Leslie & Margie. Time: 7:30 PM.
Harmony Chapter, Waterville ... Stated Meeting; Washington's Birthday. Serving: Dee Alford. Time: 8:00 PM.
Ivanhoe Chapter, Spokane ... Stated Meeting; Filing for Office; ESTARL, Short Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
Rosa Chapter, Benton City ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Presidents' Day. Time: 7:30 PM.
Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Stated Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM.

Sunday, February 25th ... (4th Sunday) ...

Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Annual Dinner.

Monday, February 26th ... (4th Monday) ...

Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Casual Dress; Honor all members. Refreshments: Margaret Bodenhorn & Walter Fletcher. Time: 7:30 PM.

Martha Chapter, Cheney .. Stated Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM.

Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Soup & Salad Dinner for WGM's Project. Stated Meeting; Honor Star Points; Short Form; Chapter Dress. Time: 7:30 PM.

Tuesday, February 27th ... (4th Tuesday) ...

Amethyst Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Initiation; Honor Musician. Dining Room: Linda Burton & Sandra Monk. Time: 7:30 PM.
Centralia Chapter ... Stated Meeting; 'Enter the Chinese Dragon' - China. Advance Night; Initiation. Refreshments: Jessie & Jim Steele. Time: 7:30 PM.
Doric Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; All Members Birthday Party! Honor Star Points and Organist Myrna; February Birthdays & Anniversaries; Short Form; Chapter Dress. Refreshments: Gail Herman & Gay Amonson. Time: 7:30 PM.
Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish ... Stated Meeting; Sweatshirt Night. Servers: Pam Ellsworth & Anna Thomas. Time: 7:30 PM.
Naomi Chapter, Puyallup ... Stated Meeting; Carousel of Friends; Honoring Sideliners and new members; Short Form; Chapter Attire. Time: 7:30 PM.
Spokane Chapter ... Stated Meeting. Serving: Lou Reel & Clare Harcey. Time: 7:30 PM.
Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Honor Presidents Day; Short Form; Chapter Dress. Refreshments: Martha & Rose. Time: 7:30 PM.

February 28th ... (4th Wednesday) ...

Afton Chapter, Marysville ... Stated Meeting; Honor Night for LaNita Pascoe, Grand Representative of Iowa in Washington. Refreshments: All members. Chairman: Pat Julian. Time: 7:30 PM.
Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale ... Potluck for ESTARL. 6:30 PM ... by donation. Stated Meeting; Friendship Night. Time: 8:00 PM.
Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Stated Meeting. Serving: Sandee & Swen Hodkinson. Time: 7:30 PM.
Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Stated Meeting; Valentine's Day. File for Office. Refreshments: Dorothy Lawrence, Laura Rutherford, Amaryllis Nokes. Time: 7:30 PM.
Tacoma Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Honor Warder & Sentinel; Initiation. Time: 7:30 PM.

Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"

MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..

Health & well being ...

Dear Connie;

I am writing to let you know that I am well and home from the hospital. On the night of Jan 30th I was rushed to the local hospital as I was having another heart attack. From there I was driven via ambulance, to Seattle (Swedish/Providence) hospital where during surgery I had 2 end to end stents installed to open a blocked artery. I returned home on Friday the 2nd. I am doing well and getting back into visiting other Chapters. This makes 5 stents installed in my heart. I am taking alot of meds in hope of never having to go thru this again.

I thank all my Star Friends for there prayers and cards. My next Chapter meeting will be March 1st, where we will hold election of officers.

** Pat Foster, Worthy Matron, Pilgrim Chapter #157

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Invitation to a 'Black Tie' Affair in IDAHO ...

Greetings all,

The attachment is an invitation to attend my Chapter March 6th for our "Grand Black Tie Affair" at 5 pm, meeting to follow at 7:30 pm.....to honor our Grand Officers Sister Lucy Miller,AGC, Brother Larry Allen, Grand Warder and myself. If you can attend please let Kim our WM know at the email given here.....

kimterry2@hotmail.com

I wanted to send this along to some of you who may not know about it otherwise. Not sure if they are going to roast us or what..... If you cannot attend please write her a note.....we would love to hear from many of you. This sounds like a fun different kind of event.

** Linda Hattrick, Worthy Grand Esther & PGM, ID

It’s a Grand “Black Tie”Affair!

Please Join Meridian Chapter #66 on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 ... 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

To Honor our WORTHY GRAND ESTHER and all IDAHO GRAND OFFICERS.

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Pierce County PM & PP

Thursday, February 15 Pierce County Past Matrons and Past Patrons will meet for the installation of the new officers. Naomi Chapter will provide the noon luncheon at the Corinthian Masonic Center 1005 W Pioneer, Puyallup. Lunch is $5 and 2007 dues is $2.

See you there.

** Margie Bunge, Publicity and Reservations Chairman, 253-564-1130 or MrsRobert1815@aol.com

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Ivanhoe Chapter Meetings Changed ...

Hi Connie,
Ivanhoe meets the 3rd Thursday which will be next week, not this Thursday. Please put in next weeks happenings.

** Dian Miller, Secretary

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Hi Connie

As of December, Ivanhoe now meets the Third Thursday of the Month, Our Feb meeting will be Thursday, Feb, 15th.

Thank You,

** Jan Glidden

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Martha Club Luncheon ...

Hi Connie,

Special invitation to the Martha Club luncheon honoring Pat Amdahl, Grand Martha on Saturday, February 18th at 12:00. The luncheon is at Ballard Masonic Center.

All reservations to be made through Mary Ann Fergusson (822 Wandering Creek Drive, Bothell, WA 98021 or by phone 425 487 0172.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

** Mary Ann Fergusson

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Rada Uphus Chapter Correction

Please put the following correction for the Rada Uphus information. Rada Uphus Line Officers consist of two past Matrons (Vera Stritzel and Linda Tunsdall) and two new candidates (Mary Lindell and Dottie Dijulio). Thank you.

** Carolyn Enloe

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Invitation ...

You are cordially Invited to Afton Chapter #103, Marysville Washington
Wed. Evening Feb. 28th, 07 at 7:30 PM
While we Honor the Grand Representative of "IOWA" in Washington, LaNita Pascoe
** Frank & Nita Pascoe

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Cool Website ...

http://sagebrushpatriot.com/america.htm

** Shared by June Liles

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Attention WM's & WP's

Hi, Connie. I’m getting a few more responses to my request. Would you mind publishing it again for me in the Stars of Washington? Thank you.

** Lori Hammons

ATTENTION: Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons and Grand Chapter Committee Members:

Let us give you the recognition you have earned!! The Yearbook Committee needs your picture for this year’s yearbook. We would love to have current pictures to publish in this year’s edition. Please e-mail or snail mail a photo with your name, title and Chapter to Lori Hammons, 605 S. Ash St., Centralia, WA, 98531 or hammons2468@comcast.net. Thank you!

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Thank You ...

A NOTE OF THANKS:
Just a brief note of sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of you who came and supported our Grand Star Points and especially Jill Okicich, Grand Esther at our luncheon on Saturday. It was a wonderful time and such fun to see all of you. In addition, we also thank those who took the time to respond to their invitations with the lovely notes of regrets, but enthusiastic encouragement, as well as dues for the Esther Club. Thank you all so very much. It really made it worth the while to put forth the efforts to organize the occasion. Also, many thanks to Greenwood Chapter for serving a nice luncheon.
Star Love,
** Karin C. Whipple, President
E. Charline Larson, Sec'y Treasurer.
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Grand Historian needs some help!!!

Connie the Grand Historian needs the help of the "Star" to save the Grand Secretary from having to do another mailing.

    Each Chapter received a letter and a form to be filled out regarding their chapter history for the year 2005-2006. We have over 100 Chapters , and I
believe last years Grand Historian reported she had received forty plus letters. This year I have received the Histories from the following Chapters:
Fern #7                             Grace #105
Waitsburg #9                    Golden Link #125
Nesika #54                        Davenport #131
Century #66                       Sunnyside #134 (sent 2005-2006 and 2006-2007)
Silver Star #93                   Malden #149
Sunshine # 94                     Lakeside #202
Alma #100                         Grand Coulee Dam #237

    Worthy Matrons please check with your Historian and have her send in the History of your Chapter. It needs to be mailed to me: Myrtle Powers
            2016 West 15th Street
            Port Angeles, Washington 98363-5103
    Please, let us get our records up to date. If only forty plus were received last year, that means there are at least sixty Chapters who are missing two or more years.This year (2006-2007) history should be mailed to the New Grand Historian that our Sister Marjoe will be appointing.
    While I am writing I would like to mention that the only pictures that I received was from the OV at Pilgrim Chapter. I was told that people are using digital cameras and negatives are no longer needed. If you would e-mail me a copy taken with your digital camera, I can print it off. Also Grand Family you are batting 100 percent. The only pictures I have of your reception are from Dan Voorhees of the Assoc. Grand Matron and Assoc. Grand Patrons reception. I am afraid our Worthy Grand Matrons year is going to contain only the individual pictures of her Grand Officers, one reception and one OV. Pictures can be e-mailed to mmpowers@olypen.com

** Submitted by: Myrtle Powers, Grand Historian

Ooops! I noticed that BOTH my Chapters are not on the list ....

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Beautiful Pins available ...

The beautiful Patriotic Bow pins have arrived. I have 3 silver edged ones and more gold edged ones. I have a list of those of you who have been begging for this pin but do not have e-mail addresses or last names etc. Please contact me if you want a pin. They are absolutely yummy!!!!! and they are still only $25.00. They are Genuine Australian Crystal. Let me know so I can check you off my list. First come first serve ... pennynorvell@comcast.net or 503-735-5192 (cell).

Thanks,

** Penny Norvell, West Side Chairman, Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructors

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Address change ...

Hi, Connie. Could you please put this in the Stars?

Reminder of the address change for Crystal Chapter's Secretary:

Judy Nielsen

40404 244th Ave SE

Enumclaw, WA 98022

The Grand Secretary has this new address, but the 2006-2007 Blue Book does not. Recently some mail has arrived too late for the event being observed, so hopefully this reminder will help solve that problem. Thanks so much.

** Judy Nielsen

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Sadness in Oz ...

Connie -
It is with a heavy heart that I am letting those who read your newsletter know about the recent passing of our beloved Sister Molly Murphy (ne Woodhead) here in Brisbane on Tuesday morning (1/30). She has gone to a better place, and is now reunited with her beloved husband Charles, and her parents. Mizpah Chapter will be attending her funeral service tomorrow (Saturday - 3 February) before our stated meeting on Saturday night. With typical Molly planning, she arranged to hand over her Pot Of Gold duties for Rainbow, her Grand Treasurer duties for Queensland, and tried to help me as much as possible with this my first time in the East 'down under'. Molly had many friends throughout Rainbow and Eastern Star both here in Australia and in the States. I thought your newsletter would be the best way to notify everyone.
** Linda A. Lorentz Fletcher, WM Mizpah #12 (Brisbane, Australia), PM Laurel #47 (Washington, USA)

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Amaranth News ...

Hi All:

We are getting ready to close the books for the grand ct. audit.

If you have money to turn in, please do it now to have it in this years' fund.

If you were chairman of a Grand Ct. committee, don't forget to turn in unused funds and make your report.

Thanks for your help.

** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. Wash.

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Bellevue Court will be presenting H.L. Helen Anderson, PGRM with her fifty year pin at their February 20th meeting. Pot luck before hand for those who wish to take part plus since this is Christmas all year long they will be have a Christmas Tree ornament exchange; again for those who wish to take part.

** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. Wash

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Naomi Chapter News ...

Hello Connie,
I just wanted to let you know, so you could pass it on, that Naomi friends and honor night that was postponed due to weather is now scheduled for February 27th 7:30 pm. It is a celebration of a 'Carousel of Friends'. We are encouraging the members to come dressed in there best Fair or Amusement park attire. No shorts. We will have entertainment to fit the occasion.

We are also opening the chapter to honor the Mason's the same night and to include them with the entertainment. It should be exciting. It will also be long form opening.
Thank you,
** Laura Thomas, Worthy Matron, Naomi Chapter 13
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Thank You ...

Hi Connie
Would you put this in your Stars of Washington for Don and Me. Thank you

** Don & Gloria Schwartz

Dear Sisters and Brothers
We feel so greatful for our extended family of Eastern Star and all the wonderful cards, telephone calls and e-mails that we rec'd . Losing a family member is very difficult, no matter the age and you helped us thru our time of sorrow. We our truly greatful to have you, our sisters and brothers.
Star Love
Don & Gloria Schwartz

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Minuteman ...

Analia's Minuteman is Don Etchison. A most rewarding guy you'd ever meet. Never stops working for Masonry in general, but supports Analia, Jobes Bethel, Edmonds' Lodge and York Rite Bodies, custodian of Edmonds Masonic Center, and manages to find a great deal of time to volunteer work at the Masonic Park in Granite Falls. Only problem he has is -- I think he served his time in the Navy. Ha.

** Don Beck, PGP

Ya! That is a cross to bear, huh! Being Navy and all!!! <grin>

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Pacific Chapter News ...

Last night at Pacific Chapter 2-8-07, a new grand representative was announced. It is Art Herring and he is the Grand Representative of Oregon in Washington. Also our Minuteman. ( his great-great---- grandfather and brothers were minutemen at Lexington and Concord.)
He is currently assoc. patron at Pacific Chapter and is Sentinel at Maple Chapter in Seaside, OR. It will be his 4th time a WP starting in March.

** Lori Herman

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Masonic License Plate ...

Good evening,

My Mom, Carla Bryant, informed me that your husband is keeping records of all those Masons who have a Washington State plate signifying they are a Master Mason.

I just put my plates on my truck last Saturday the day I was conferred the 3rd degree of a Master Mason. My plate number is 001185.

** Steve Bryant

First off ... congratulations, Steve, for becoming a Master Mason! And what a tribute ... to purchase a Masonic plate so to advertise to the world how very proud you are of what you have accomplished!

A note to all who have NOT sent us your new Masonic License Plate number. Ted IS keeping track and there is a master list of those numbers that we have that can be sent to you once we get the information! Ted's email is cmsltshrum@povn.com .

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Grand Esther Honor Night ... Montana-style ...

Monday, February 12, 2007

Grand Esther Honor Night -

On February 1st, 2007 Electa Chapter #7, Missoula, paid tribute to Penny McGill, Grand Esther. Worthy Matron Velma Cameron had made arrangements for several area past and present Esther's to participate in a "Grand Court of Queen Esther."

THE ENTRANCE OF THE COURT OF QUEEN ESTHER

    With great fanfare, several Queen Esther's, adorned in white dresses draped with beautiful purple sashes and laden with trays of gifts covered with white organza, entered the Chapter Room. They proceeded to the Altar where Sister Penny McGill, Grand Esther of the Grand Chapter of Montana, was escorted by Conductress Kathy Wood. They formed a circle while Chaplain Bea Johnson said a prayer. Some of the Esther's then presented her with gifts: Mary Marquardt placed on Penny's head a beautifully beaded white and gold circlet signifying an unending circle of love; Maxine McMillan awarded her a scepter as a symbol of power and authority; Linda Abbott adorned Penny with a string of pearls symbolizing her presence in our hearts forever; Georgana Egeland draped a sumptuous white cape over Penny's shoulders as part of her queenly apparel. Penny was then escorted to the East, followed by her court, where she received more gifts. Judy Schmidt presented her with some beaded clips--twinkling stars-- for her hair and Sandy Simmons gave her a white fur cap to wear with her cape. Queen Penny also received a DVD and the book of "One Night With the King" along with a poster of Queen Esther as well as a beaded shepherd's hook bookmark. Queen Penny was then presented by each Esther a beautiful white lily, thus making her a wonderful bouquet. These lilies were representative of the Light, Purity and Joy that is in Queen Esther's lecture. Electa's Page, Kathy Oliver, assisted Queen Penny with all her gifts and passed out to all present, a white ribbon with a pewter crown charm attached. Electa Chapter's Martha, Jan Everett sang "Pennies From Heaven" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", accompanied by Immanuel's Heidi Elwood on the piano. Jan has a beautiful voice and Heidi plays wonderfully. These are special songs to Penny and they were beautifully done by these ladies. WM Velma presented Penny with the "Bringer of Light" award as she absolutely "shines" as Grand Esther. The Sage Advice was about Queen Esther and the connection of white light and crown to her station.
    Grand Esther Penny thanked the Chapter and especially WM Velma for her Honor Night. She said "I knew it was going to be different but this was absolutely beautiful." She was so pleased that her sisters, Myrna Nilson from Seattle and Delores Prescott of Manhattan and her niece Val Heath, also from Manhattan, were able to be here. As Myrna said, her sisters can't party without her!! These ladies have been Installing Officers for each other thru the years and several Chapters. Penny also paid tribute to Jan Everett, saying she is such a wonderful blessing to her and Electa Chapter with both her voice and personality. Penny then presented a monetary donation to Electa Chapter for the Worthy Grand Matron's Cancer Project. Peggy Jacobson read a poem to Penny - Peggy was WGP Neil McGill's first Worthy Matron in Electa Chapter. Kathy Wood related her incident in the Mall parking lot--almost running into Penny's pickup!! Ruth Graybill of Mary Baldwin #87, Superior, expressed her congratulations on behalf of the Past Grand Esther's. Mo Veerkamp, AGP, on behalf of the Grand Officers that had wanted to be here but couldn't because of bad weather and roads, relayed their greetings. He also commented on how nice it was for Penny to have her family here tonight.
    Immanuel Chapter #54, Missoula, received a Blarney Sticker for having 8 members; Naomi #19, Victor, 4 members; and Mary Baldwin #87, Superior, 8 members also. After the meeting everyone enjoyed a delicious cake and punch served by Jennifer Chabotte and Jan Everett in the Dining Room. A wonderful and memorable evening came to a close.
---Elarian Nichols, Secretary Electa Chapter #7

** Montana Stars #8-1851

FEBRUARY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...

February 15-20 … GL: Conference of Grand Masters, Portland, OR

February 16 ... OES: Organist Club.

February 17 ... OES: Martha Club Luncheon, Ballard.

February 17 ... OES: Reception for Sandra K. Henry, Grand Secretary, Union City Masonic Center, 19331 N US Hwy 101, Shelton. 7:30 PM

February 19 .., OES: Western Washington Grand Representative Valentine Luncheon, Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish.

February 23 … GL: Little Falls Lodge, No. 176, Stated Meeting, 6:00 PM, Dinner; TU

February 24 ... OES: Last OV. Warren & Guiding Star Chapter; Tacoma Scottish Rite. 7:30 PM.

February 24 ... OES: Adah Club Luncheon, Centralia.

February 24 … GL: Regional Meeting, Vancouver, 9:00 AM; TU

February 25 ... OES: Prince Hall Luncheon, 1:00 PM.

February 26 … GL: EXCOM Meeting, Committee Forum, Des Moines 2:00 PM; TU

February 26 … GL: Landmark on the Sound Board of Trustee, Des Moines 4:00 PM; TU

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.

MORE SNIPS AND SNIPPETS FROM THE 43rd TRIENNIAL SOUVENIR BOOK

Until the sixth Triennial Assembly was held in 1889, the Most Worthy Grand Patron and the Most Worthy Associate Grand Patron were listed ahead of the
Most Worthy Grand Matron and the Most Worthy Grand Associate Matron. The men led the General Grand Assemblies and appointed the General Grand
Officers.
The following articles are copied as written in the Souvenir Book:

Fifth Assembly, St. Louis Missouri September 23-26, 1886
   The appropriation for the Most Worthy Grand Patron was increased to two hundred dollars; the Most Worthy Grand Matron was allowed nineteen dollars
for postage, telegrams, etc"; a suggestion that the Ritual be sold only to Past Matrons and Past Patrons was not accepted, and ten dollars was paid for
janitorial services.
    Little did Masonic Brothers know that established in their dress would ultimately undergo vast changes by the decision in October of a Mr. Griswold
Lorillard to wear a "tailless dress coat". It is believed that this was the first appearance of that garment destined to be so widely seen in Masonic
Temples and known as "Tuxedo."

Sixth Triennial Assembly, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 26-28, 1889
    By 1889 Washington had become the forty-second state. What zeal must have prevailed both there and in South Dakota that each became a state and
likewise created a Grand Chapter during that same year, recording another "first" on General Grand Chapter annals.
    The Sixth Meeting title introduces the word "Triennial" and opens with the first four officers present and only eight stations served by pro-tems.
    Committee of Ritual revision made a report, which was adopted, giving us the work as now used.
    A revision of the Constitution places now the Most Worthy Grand Matron of this election before the Most Worthy Grand Patron in listing and the Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron likewise being the Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron. An amendment giving greater opportunity to the Most Worthy Grand Matron extends to her the interim executive powers with the approval of the Most Worthy Grand Patron. He continues to execute Charters and institute Chapters. For the first time a Most Worthy Grand Matron is privileged to make all officers appointments although the Constitution says that the Brother will select the men. She selected two Brothers as Chaplain and Marshal. The Sentinel was a Sister.

Tenth Triennial Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, September 24-27, 1901
     President McKinley provided an historical event by being the first of our Presidents to ride in an automobile, having chosen for the drive a Stanley Steamer. Incredible as it may seem, in all the United States there could be found in 1900 less than ten miles of concrete pavement, explaining why ten million bicycles set the prevailing mode of transportation.
      Transition to the new Administration of Theodore Roosevelt, another Mason, had been made only days before convening of the Tenth Session of General Grand Chapter while the country was still mourning the shocking assassination of President William McKinley.
** Submitted by: Myrtle Powers. Grand Historian; Past Matron Pilgrim Chapter

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS

(Let’s fill in the empty spaces of those that have either expired as of 12/31/2006 and 1/1/2007 … hopefully, I have them all! Those from other Jurisdictions who receive this publication and wish to correspond with their counterparts, please let me know!)

Alberta ... Steve Williams, Alma Chapter

British Columbia ... Lew Vogel, Pyramid Chapter

Connecticut ... Jennie Kelly, Stanwood Chapter

Florida ... Pam Armagost, Welcome Chapter

Massachusetts ... Jean Cole, Warren Chapter

Michigan ... Ed Weber, Adelphi Chapter

Minnesota ... Marianne Fletcher, Corinthian Chapter

Mississippi ... Don Schwartz, Crystal Chapter

New Brunswick ... Nancy Boivin, Crown Chapter

New Hampshire ... Marjorie Bamford, Centralia Chapter

New York ... Wanda Wade, Floral Chapter

North Carolina

Ontario ... Marjorie Giebrecht. Silver Star Chapter

Oregon ... Arthur Herring, Pacific Chapter

Sao Paulo ... Dick Weigel, Martha Chapter

Saskatchewan ... Lee Ison, Belfair Chapter

INVITATION

You are invited to the Reception for the Office of

Grand Secretary

and

SANDRA K. HENRY

February 17, 2007; 7:30 PM

Union City Masonic Center

19331 N US Hwy 101

Shelton, WA

360-877-5964

(Directly across Hwy 101 from the Lucky Dog Casino)

Hosted by: Belfair Chapter #241 & Welcome Chapter #40

INVITATION

Poulsbo Chapter #235

Invites you to attend an Honor Night for

BROTHER RON AMDAHL

Grand Representative of Texas in Washington

On Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 7:30 PM

There will be a potluck dinner at 6:00 PM

Come and help us celebrate 'Our Valentine/'

Special Invitation to: Everyone who knows Ron!

Sharon Spudich, Worthy Matron Charles Yankosky, Worthy Patron

Judy Fuhrer, Secretary

INVITATION

Organists Club of Washington O.E.S

Presents

100 Years of American Music

Please join the Organists Club as we honor the station of Organist, and our own

Janie Larson, Grand Organist of the Grand Chapter of WA 2006-07.

February 16th, 2007 7:00 PM

Southgate Chapter, Burien WA.

Casual Dress: come prepared to participate in an evening of fun and music!

Special Invitation to :

Heritage Grand Family

Past Grand Organists

Chapter Organists

Organist Club Members

All Masonic Families and Friends

PS: If you would like to be a part of the entertainment, call

Cherie Adams

253-951-2642 (cell)

253-630-7090

INVITATION

Reliance Chapter Presents Come One, Come All

A Carnival in Bolivia

Honoring

MARY LOU ADDY

Grand Representative to Bolivia

February 15, 2007

Bremerton Masonic Temple

878 - 5th Street, Bremerton

Special Invitation to all Current and Former Grand Representatives

Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons 1003-1994

Octopi Deputy Instructors and Ink Spot Escorts

Baked Potato Bar at 6:00 PM - Donation

Meeting at 7:30 PM.

RSVP: Diane Reid, Secretary (360) 377-1248 or j.reidjr@comcast.net

INVITATION

Tula Chapter #26

Cordially invites you to attend the Honor Night for

KAY SCHROEDER

Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor

Friday, February 16, 2007 ... 7:30 PM

Dinner: 6:00 PM

Beef Stew, Salad, Rolls. (Donations accepted.)

A Special Invitation to all Past & Present Deputies

Worthy Matrons & Worthy Patrons 2005-2006

And all Eastern Star Friends

Masonic Hall

Main & NW 8th, Coupeville, WA

INVITATION

The Martha Club of the Order of the Eastern Star

Invites you to a Luncheon Honoring

PAT AMDAHL

Grand Martha ... 2006-2007

Saturday, February 17, 2007; 12:00 Noon

Ballard Masonic Center

2006 NW Market Street

Seattle, WA

Reservations: Donation $7.00

Mary Ann Fergusson

822 Wandering Creek Drive

Bothell, WA 98021

Reservations: names/number attending by February 12th. Check payable: Martha Club

NOTE: Please do not park in the Seafirst Parking lot directly behind the Center.

The Bank is open and non-customer cars may be ticketed or impounded.

Washington Savings and Loan Bank parking lot just west of Seafirst is available.

INVITATION

Would you please be our Valentines?

The Western Washington Grand Representatives Club

requests the honor of your presence on

February 19, 2007 for our luncheon honoring

Worthy Grand Matron Joanne Clark

and

Worthy Grand Patron Terry Wiggins

Golden Rod Chapter #22

Snohomish Masonic Hall

6th and 'B' Street

Snohomish, WA

Nancy Bass is the chairman of this luncheon.

To make reservations, either call her at (360) 794-8240 or email her at nancytuppstar2@msn.com.

Her mailing address is 424 So. Lewis Street, Monroe, WA 98272

Hope to see you there!!!

INVITATION

Please join Belfair Chapter No. 241

for a Winter Celebration!

In honor of

NANCY REID

Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 7:30 PM

Belfair Masonic Temple

23341 NE Hwy 3, Belfair

A Special Invitation is extended to:

All Present and Past Deputy Instructors

Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of 2005-06

Port Orchard, Poulsbo & Waconda Chapters

All Eastern Star Sisters and Brothers

INVITATION

The Adah Club of Southwest Washington

Cordially invite you to attend a no-host luncheon

Honoring

GEN COOLEY

Grand Adah of the Grand Chapter of Washington

Special Invitation to all Chapter Adah's and Past Grand Adah's'

Saturday, February 24, 2007; 11:30 PM

Centralia Masonic Center

Price: $12.00 per person. Make checks payable to Adah Club.

Reservations are a 'Must'!

Contacts:

Paulette Schlee - President

515 NE 135th Street

Vancouver, WA 98685

Phone: 360-574-9613

Penny Novell, Secretary-Treasurer

8002 NE Hwy 99 ... #85

Vancouver, WA 98663

Reservations Deadline: February 21, 2007

INVITATION

OFFICIAL VISIT AT PEND d'OREILLE CHAPTER #62

Home Chapter of Worthy Grand Patron of Idaho Marvin Gerking

Pend d'Oreille Chapter #62 cordially invites you

to the Official Visit of

Carol Burbank, Worthy Grand Matron

Accompanied by Marvin Gerking, Worthy Grand Patron

March 17, 2007

At the Newport Masonic Temple

600 West Fourth

Newport, WA

School of Instruction 10:00 A.M.

Lunch: 12:00 noon

Meeting: 1:30 P.M.

Clover Chapter and Pend d' Oreille Chapter

Will be honoring

Eleanor Rupp, Grand Ruth

R.S.V.P by March 3rd to

Nellie Shea

308 Dixon

Priest River, ID 83856

Phone 208 448-2784

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HOMECOMING FOR WORTHY GRAND PATRON OF IDAHO, MARVIN GERKING

Pend d'Oreille Chapter #62

Invites you to the HOMECOMING of

Worthy Grand Patron Marvin Gerking

In Celebration of a

ROCKING HORSE ROUNDUP

March 17, 2007

River Pigs Inn

114 Main Street

Priest River, ID

Social Hour 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. Dinner 6:30 P.M.

Buffet Menu to include:

Roast Beef/Parmesan Chicken

Twice Baked Potatoes

Green Beans & Glazed Carrots

Salad / Rolls / Dessert

Cost $16.00

Send Reservations/Check to Eleanor Rupp

4589 E. Aspen Way

Post Falls, ID 83854

208 773-7650

Reservations must be in by March 3rd, 2007

(note - there are stairs to the 2nd floor banquet room)

INSTALLATION DATES

Yes! It is that time of year again! If your Chapter has selected the date for their installation, please send it to me and I will include it on the list. It would be great if you could, after elections, include the names of your Worthy Matron-elect/Worthy Patron-elect. Thanks, Sister Linda Hays for the information in your area.

March 3rd (Saturday):

Delta Chapter, Tukwila ... 2:00 PM

March 9th (Friday):

Analia Chapter, Edmonds ... 7:30 PM

March 10th (Saturday):

Daylight Chapter, Queen Anne ... 1:00 PM

March 16th (Friday)

Narcissus Chapter, Orting ... 7:00 PM

March 17th (Saturday)

Alderwood Chapter, Everett ... 2:00 PM

Victory Chapter, Millwood ... 7:00 PM.

Tyler Chapter, University Place ... 7:30 PM

March 19th (Monday)

Floral Chapter, Monroe ... 7:30 PM

March 20th (Tuesday)

Fern Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM

March 21st (Wednesday):

Kirkland Chapter ... 7:30 PM

Marcy 22nd (Thursday):

Pyramid Chapter, Federal Way ... 7:30 PM

March 23rd (Friday):

Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ... 7:00 PM

Nesika Chapter, Renton ... 7:30 PM

March 24th (Saturday):

Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ... 1:00 PM

Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... 2:00 PM

Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ... 2:00 PM

Rada Uphus Chapter, Lake City ... 2:30 PM

Stanwood Chapter ... 4:00 PM

Welcome Chapter, Union City ... 7:30 PM

Faith Chapter, Parkland ... 7:30 PM

March 26th (Monday):

Martha Chapter, Cheney ... 7:30 PM

Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM

March 28th (Wednesday):

Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn ... 7:30 PM

March 29th (Thursday):

Crown Chapter, West Seattle ... 7:30 PM

Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue ... 7:30 PM

March 30th (Friday):

Amethyst Chapter, West Seattle ... 7:00 PM

Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM

Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale ... 7:30 PM.

Greenwood Chapter ... 7:00 PM

March 31st (Saturday):

Southgate Chapter, Burien ... 10:00 AM

Evening Star Chapter, Almira ... 2:00 PM

Juanita Chapter, Des Moines ... 2:00 PM

Waitsburg Chapter ... 2:00 PM

Tyee Chapter, Renton ... 2:00 PM

Doric Chapter, Fremont ... 7:00 PM

April 4th (Wednesday):

Occidental Chapter, Ballard ... 7:30 PM

Olympia Chapter ... 7:30 PM

April 5th (Thursday)

April 6th (Friday):

Century Chapter, Issaquah ... 7:30 PM

Crystal Chapter, Enumclaw ... 7:30 PM

April 7th (Saturday):

Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... 1:00 PM

Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... 2:00 PM

Naomi Chapter, Puyallup ... 2:00 PM

Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... 7:30 PM

April 9th (Monday)

Trinity Chapter, Olympia ... 7:30 PM

April 10th (Tuesday)

Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM

April 11th (Wednesday)

Tacoma Chapter ... 7:30 PM

BLUE LODGE AGENDAS

February 15:

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

* Kulshan International Lodge ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.

* Lynden Lodge ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.

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

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

February 16:

* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM. Will be holding a Third Degree.

* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... Secrets of the Chair (Past Masters Only); 7:00 PM.

* Whatcom Lodge ... Stated Meeting; Dinner at 5:30 PM; Meeting: 6:30 PM.

February 17:

* MFLA at 2626 West Maplewood. ; Ferndale Lodge No. 264 hosts; 10:00 AM.

February 19:

* Langley Lodge No. 219 ... Stated Meeting; Chili Cook Off; 7:30 PM.

February 20:

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

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

* LOA; Anacortes; 7:30 PM.

* Spokane Lodge No. 34 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.

* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... Stated Meeting; Dinner (Ladies Night); 6:30 PM.

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

February 21:

* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Stated Meeting; Boy Scout Night; Cherry Pie Eating Contest; 7:30 PM.

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

February 22:

* Camanio Lodge No. 19 ... Degree Practice; 7:00 PM.

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

February 24:

* Lynden Lodge ... Past Masters Dinner; TBA.

February 26:

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

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

February 27:

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

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

February 28:

* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; Visiting Lodge - Damascus Lodge No. 199; 7:30 PM.

* Lynden Lodge ... Instruction & Proficiency by VW F. Juntunen; 7:00 PM.

If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)

MASONIC NEWS

Sadness ...

Funeral for John W. Brewer, a retired area farmer, (*was) will be at 11:00 am Friday, January 26 at Simpson United Methodist Church in Pullman. Vault internment will be at the Pullman City cemetery.

Mr. Brewer died Monday, Jan 22, 2007 at his home.

He was born March 5, 1928, in Pullman, to Harold and Frances Boone Brewer. He attended Pullman schools, went into the US Army in 1950 and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict.

He married Ellen Yenney in Walla Walla, Nov 16, 1952. They made their home on the family farm on Union Flat where he farmed up till his death.

He was a member of Johnson Grange No. 118 for 64 years. He was a past Illustrious Grand Master of Council Royal & Select Masons of Washington and a member of all the Pullman Masonic orders, York Rite bodies, Scottish Rite of Lewiston and currently District Deputy of the Grand Lodge of Washington. He was also a Past Patron of Eastern Star and a life member of Amaranth. He was past president of the Washington Wool Growers Association and a member of Whitman County Wool Growers. He loved working and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen, at their home; three sons, Harold of Walla Walla, Jim of Lewiston, Elroy of Pullman, one daughter Mary Sloot of Marysville, one sister Madlyn Kinzer of Genesee; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to the Shriners Hospital.

Lunch will follow the service, at the Johnson Grange Hall, served by the Johnson Grange members.

Cards may be sent to the family at 5801 Wawawai-Pullman Rd. Pullman 99163

** Sent by Margaret Rehberg, WM, Vineland Chapter

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Fun in Ephrata ...

Hi Connie:

A long time ago, and there is some dispute as to just how long, Moses Lake Lodge, and Ephrata Lodge 167 started a tradition of having a Cherry Pie social to celebrate Washington's birthday. This year, it is at Ephrata. It will be held at 7:30 PM, February 26 at the Ephrata Masonic Temple. We would dearly love to have all the Sisters and Brothers attend. It is open to all, so bring all your kids and kith and kin. After Cherry pie and ice cream there will be an entertainment program. See Ya!

** Blackie Moser

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Events in Quincy ...

Hi Connie,