STARS OF WASHINGTON
April 21st, 2007
#7-017
The sun was warm but the wind was chill.
You know how it is with an April day.
When the sun is out and the wind is still,
You're one month on in the middle of May.
But if you so much as dare to speak,
a cloud come over the sunlit arch,
And wind comes off a frozen peak,
And you're two months back in the middle of March.
- Robert Frost
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..
Distinguished Guests Letter to the Chapters ...
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Grand Chapter is but a few short months away and I am asking for your
help. We would appreciate your help providing cookies for our hospitality
and distinguished guest room. This year will be a bit different than
years in the past. Our Washington State members are invited to join us in
the hospitality room, so we will need more cookies than usual.
Remember this year we will have numerous General Grand Chapter folks,
besides our own and Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons from
other jurisdictions.
I would also appreciate any silk corsages you may have tucked away
that you aren't using.
Hope to see you all there with a hug and a smile.
PGP Bob Axelson and Lola
Distinguished Guests Chairman
Approved : __ s/Joanne Clark_______
Worthy Grand Matron
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Sadness ...
Sister Carroll Stradley of Lackamas Chapter, Washougal,
peacefully passed away in her sleep Saturday night, April 14th. Memorial
services will be at the Masonic Hall in Washougal, Saturday, April 21st, at
11:00 AM.
The news of Sister Carroll's passing is particularly saddening to me.
Brother Phil Green, Associate Grand Patron, and I had selected Carroll to
be one of our Deputy Instructors for the 2007-08 Grand Chapter Year.
While the Deputy Instructor announcements have not begun, I wanted to
acknowledge the fact that she had been selected to serve in this
capacity. Sister Carroll was very excited about this appointment and had
enjoyed meeting the other Deputies at their get-together earlier this
year. She loved "communicating" and I had received several fun letters
from her. She has had many pen pals over the years and she had looked
forward to working with her chapters and her many friends in the Southwest
area of Washington. She loved serving as Ruth in her chapter and attended
Sister Doris Edwards' reception this spring. Sister Carroll has left a
hole in our extended Grand Family. We will miss her and send our
heartfelt sympathy to Brother Kent. With a saddened heart,
** Marjoe Richards, Associate Grand Matron
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International Assn. of Administrative Professionals ...
Connie:
This was taken from the website of the International Association of
Administrative Professionals® (
www.IAAP-hq.org).
I have been a proud IAAP member for almost 11 years, it is a great
organization. The International President-Elect Judy McCoy CPS/CAP is from
Bellingham Chapter (Bellingham, Washington).
This annual event was originally organized in 1952 as "National
Secretaries Week" by the National Secretaries Association (now known as the
International Association of Administrative Professionals®) in conjunction
with public relations executive Harry Klemfuss and a consortium of office
product manufacturers. It was established as an effort to recognize
secretaries for their contributions in the workplace, and to attract people to
secretarial/administrative careers.
In the year 2000, IAAP announced a name change for Professional
Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. The names were changed to
Administrative Professionals Week® and Administrative Professionals Day® to
keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today's
administrative workforce.
Administrative Professionals Week (APW) is always held annually during the
last full week in April (standard Sunday through Saturday calendar week).
Administrative Professionals Day (APD) is always held the Wednesday of that
week.
Since its inception, APW has been sponsored solely by IAAP. A common
public misconception is that APW was created by flower distributors, candy
companies, or greeting card manufacturers so they could sell more products.
The truth, however, is that while gifts often are appreciated, this event was
never meant to obligate employers or managers to give gifts.
Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the
largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing
together millions of people for community events, educational seminars, and
individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of
appreciation.
Thanks Connie, for all you do for our beautiful Order!
** Melanie Loughmiller CAP
Thank you Sister Melanie for ALL you
do!!! And thanks for setting me straight on this 'day'! Been awhile since I
was a Secretary ... and you know? Believe that I was called a Clerk Typist or
something like that ... but when I retired ... I had moved on to a Storekeeper
position. (That knowledge and a couple of bucks, will buy you a cup of coffee
...)
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Report and Invitation from Alberta, Canada -
Hi Martha,
Thanks very much for keeping us all informed of the happenings in the
areas near to us. We really appreciate this.
I have an item for your news:
We were pleasantly surprised when Linda Sanders, Vickie Rauser and Jeff
Bolstad came to our Worthy Grand Patron's Homecoming in Brooks, Alberta on
Saturday, April 14. It was wonderful to see our old friends from Montana
representing your jurisdiction.
We hope to see many of you at our Grand Session in Edmonton, Alberta, May
31, June 1, 2 and 3. Jeff will be conducting the worship service on Thursday
night and will entertain us on Saturday. Sister Barbara Benton and Brother
Bill Owen will be in attendance so come and help us give them a big western
welcome.
---Janet Wilkinson, W.G.M. Alberta
** Montana Stars #8-1905
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Neat ...
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Cedar Chapter Invite ,,,
You don't need to live in the Forbidden City to enjoy a Chinese Diner!
Join us for an early Mother' Day Celebration at
Cedar Chapter #173
May 12, 2007 from Noon to 4:00 PM
at Royal A. Gove Masonic Hall
3736 S. Sheridan, Tacoma
For tickets and information contact:
Donna Hogeberg, WM at 851-4041
Rae McIntire, Chairman at 847-3935
Eliza Donley, Co-Chairman at 476-8858 or any Cedar Chapter member
Adults - $8.00, Children 12 and under - $5.00
Pre-sale Adults - $7.50, Children 12 and under - $4.50
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Word for the week ...
myrmidon |MUR•muh•don| n. A faithful follower
who follows commands without questioning them.
Example:
Politicians are better off employing thoughtful
staff members who will offer constructive criticism, instead of surrounding
themselves with drone-like myrmidons.
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Announcing a new way to fly into the Yakima Valley!
REMEMBER Air travel in to the Yakima Valley has
never been easier. Enjoy access to wine country, 300+ days of sunshine,
agriculture, outdoor recreation, art, theater, wonderful cuisine and the
annual GRAND JURISDICTION OF WASHINGTON'S GRAND CHAPTER
...
-- Yakima Valley Travel & Tourism Guide
** Bill Saunders
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Looking for a new Chapter dress?
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Time & Date ....
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this year,
the time and date will be 02:03:04 05/06/07. This will never happen again.
** Shared by Bill Miller, SGIG
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May 3rd ....
On May 3, America will unite in nationwide prayer for God's Divine
protection, peace, and a spiritual awakening so desperately needed in America.
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Announcement in Ontario,Canada ...
From the desk of Helen Delaney, Associate Grand Matron and Calvin Thomas,
Associate Grand Patron......
We have the privilege of announcing the appointment of Karen Lumley, a
member of Erie Chapter No. 19 in Kingsville, as "Grand Electa" for
the year 2007 - 2008. Her Escort will be her husband Bill. Calvin, Sheila,
Pat and I welcome them into the Delaney/Thomas Grand Family!
** Pat Delaney
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FREE ...
'FREE' OES Membership Dinner ...
When: May 12th
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Tacoma Scottish Rite
Special Note: Dinner is Free to only those members who bring a
non-member!
Contact: Laura Vogel (253) 445-2669 or Bill Hammontree(253)
922-1288.
This is an excellent method of promoting our OES and stimulating new
membership.
** Bill Hammontree
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GRAND CHAPTER OF MASSACHUSETTS SESSION
The "Weaving Hope for the Future"
Grand Chapter Session will be held this coming May in Lowell on May 17th
through the 19th at the Memorial Auditorium. Our Worthy grand Matron, Sister
Bonnie Zumalt and our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Craig S. Wallace, extend
their warmest invitation for all of us to attend and participate at this
session.
Remember, every member of our Order is eligible to vote who is holding a
Massachusetts 2007 Dues Card.
Hotel Housing Forms are available from the Housing Chairman, Robert W.
McBournie, PGP. Your Chapter Secretary OR
OEStar@comcast.net
PLEASE DO NOT make your room reservations by calling the Hotel.
Deadlines for reservations for MA Grand Chapter Session is May 7,
2007!
"WEAVING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE" SESSION
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"WE ‘OTTER’ BE ANGELS" BANQUET
Reservations with: Nancy E. Patterson, PM; 15 Pearl Street; Reading, MA
01867; (781) 944-0877;
coachptank@aol.com
Checks payable to: Weavers Allstate
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PAST GRAND MATRON’S AND PAST GRAND PATRON’S ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON & MEETING
Donation: $22.00 Per Person
Reservations with & Checks payable to: Mr. David J. Goodrich, PGP; 127
Gaslight Drive; So. Weymouth, MA 02190; (781) 340-6025
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“GATHERING IN FRIENDSHIP” GRAND REPRESENTATIVES BANQUET
Donation: $ 31.00 Per Person
Reservations with: Edward R. Adams, G. Sent.; 30 Sheridan Road; Marlborough,
MA 01752; (508) 485-7410
Checks payable to: MASS. ASSOC. OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
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“ WEAVING THE THREADS OF FRIENDSHIP” DISTINGUISHED GUESTS LUNCHEON
Donation: $18.00 Per Person
Reservations with: Mrs. Claire E. Wilder, GGCCM; 15 Strawberry Lane; Scituate,
MA 02066; (781) 545-1381
Checks payable to: Claire E. Wilder, GGCCM
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"KEEPERS OF THE STAR" BANQUET KEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Donation: $ 32.00 Per Person
Reservations with: Laura Fowler, PM; 37 Buckboard Drive; Westford, MA 01886;
978-392-5870;
lfowler57@comcast.net
Checks payable to: Keepers All State
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“STROLLING ON THE BEACH” COFFEE HOUR STARGAZERS ASSOCIATION
Donation: $5.00 Per Person
Tickets are available from all STARGAZERS
Or Contact: Carol L. Jones, PM; 35 Charles Street; Bridgewater, MA 02324;
508-697-8727;
cnd.jones@verizon.net
Checks payable to: Stargazers Association
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P.A.G.O. ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST
Donation: $16.00 Per Person
Reservations with: Mrs. Ann Carley, PM; 25 Rosemont Ave.; Orange, MA
01364; 978) 575-0868;
Checks Payable to: P.A.G.O. Association
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"STAR OF THE DAY, WHO WILL IT BE?" BREAKFAST BUFFET
ADVANCED SALES ONLY NO TICKETS OR MONEY AT THE DOOR
Donation: $16.50 Per Person
Reservations with: Mrs. Diana T. Spurrell, PM, 135 Littlefield Lane;
Marlborough, MA 01754; 508-481-0523;
Pal114OES@aol.com
Checks Payable to: Stars of Hope Allstate
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DEADLINE FOR ALL RESERVATIONS IS MAY 7, 2007
FOR ALL RESERVATIONS: PLEASE, INCLUDE THE NAME AND TITLE OF EACH PERSON IN
YOUR PARTY.
Flyers for any of the above may be obtained through
OEStar@comcast.net
** Cyber Chat
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Chapter visit ... NC style ...
Two weeks ago today my husband and I visited the loveliest chapter while
on vacation. It was Electa #228, located in Candler, North Carolina.
We had such a nice visit! The Worthy Matron was finishing up her second
year in a row, and they were preparing for their upcoming installation.
It was so pleasant to be examined by such nice people. As the chapter was
preparing to open we realized there were several empty seats and offered to
pro-tem if the Worthy Matron would like. My husband pro-temmed the Chaplain's
position, and I pro-temmed (?) Martha. When we made the offer the WM was so
surprised, and said they never asked because they didn't want to offend. We
both feel that it's much more fun to attend a meeting if you have something to
do, and we said as much. They proceeded to make us feel like family.
So just a word to those of you out there as you're traveling - if you
visit a chapter and they have open positions you're willing to pro-tem, don't
be afraid to say so. Though some of our floor work may be a little different
from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, I seriously doubt anyone would be stuffy
enough to say they'd rather have an empty chair....
** Laura Reilly, WM, Radiant #12, Salt Lake City, Utah, Clara Barton #16,
Logan, Utah GGC
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Sadness in Colorado
Sadness has entered the home of PGP Howard & Ione Stoddard, with the
recent passing of Howard's mother, Fern, PGM of South Dakota.
Arrangements are pending.
Howard & Ione's address is: 3039 S Dexter Way, Denver, CO 80222-6751.
Please keep the entire family in your thoughts and prayers.
Fraternally,
** Larry Wullbrandt, PGP/GGCCM
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Astral Chapter News ..
April 28th ... North Central All Stars - 10:30 AM coffee hour. Waterville
Masonic Temple Meeting at 11:00 AM. Potluck luncheon to follow meeting
(each car load please bring 2 salads & 1 dessert). Any member in good
standing of Eastern Star who resides in North Central Washington is
automatically a member of the NC All Stars. We hope you will be able to
join us for our meeting and luncheon. Please turn in your reservation with
your Chapter Secretary. There is a $2.00 donation per All Star. Guest will
be candidates filing for Grand Chapter Elective Offices.
April 28th ... 7:30 PM. Astral Chapter - Reception for Grand Marshal,
Rebecca Aldrich.
-- WM Louise Day
** Masonic Family News of the Greater Wenatchee Area, Vol 70, April
2007, No. 3.
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PGM Patsy Taylor's Oregon Memorial -
Over 100 family and friends gathered at the Masonic Center in Grants
Pass, Oregon, to pay their final respects for Patsy Jean Taylor, PGM, of
Oregon who died in Montana on March 19, 2007, just 2 days after her 76th
birthday. Officiating was Pastor Lynn Rettig, who came to Oregon from
Montana at the request of the family. Josephine Chapter (Patsy's Oregon
Chapter) performed the funeral service with PGP Claude "Bud" Smith serving
as WP. Bud was Patsy's WGP when they presided at the "Pot of Gold Session"
in 1984. Shirley Roarig, Patsy's youngest sister, sang "He Grew the Tree"
and a recording of Patsy singing "Watch the Lamb" was played. Also
providing music was tenor Bud Rose from her chapter. It was a beautiful and
meaningful tribute and a fitting farewell to a beloved friend. It is Jay
Taylor's wish to return to Montana and daughter Sherie will travel with
him. On a personal note, Patsy was my first WGM and I thank all of the Star
members in Montana who gave her their love and friendship. God Bless all of
you.
---Rosemary Farris PGM, Oregon
** Montana Stars #8-1905
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Look for Busy Birds This Spring
Springtime is nesting time for many
birds. Early morning choruses grow louder as birds repeatedly sing songs to
attract mates and defend their territory.
After birds pair up, they'll build nests, lay
eggs and raise their young. Some birds will go on to repeat this cycle as
many as three times. To help birds prepare for the rigors of nesting season,
consider offering high energy foods such as suet, mealworms and peanuts.
Many stores carry a variety of packaged materials that birds can use to
build their nests. This not only makes their lives a little easier, but it
also helps them choose your yard for their new home. You can also encourage
birds to raise families in your yard by providing them with safe and
enticing nesting spaces. Add new nest boxes to your backyard habitat and
make sure any existing boxes are clean and ready for occupancy.
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Subject: Global Incident Map
This is a
very interesting site ... Put it on 'Favorites'.
GLOBAL
INCIDENT MAP. If you want to know what is going on in the world of terrorism,
threats, explosions, airline incidents, etc., keep this web page. It's not
just about terrorism - it's about what is happening every day, every minute
some place in the world that could affect all of us in some way. It updates
every 30 seconds, constantly. You just click on any map icon for full info at
any time. Link for the 'Global Incident Map' -
** Loralee
Minyard
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SUMMARY OF MY LAST YEAR ON THE COMPUTER
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I must send my thanks to whoever sent me the one about rat poop in the glue
on envelopes because I now have to use a wet towel with every envelope that
needs sealing.
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Also, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.
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I no longer have any savings because I gave it to a sick girl (Penny Brown)
who is about to die in the hospital for the 1,387,258th time.
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I no longer have any money at all, but that will change once I receive the
$15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating
in their special e-mail program.
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I no longer worry about my soul because I have 363,214 angels looking out
for me, and St. Theresa's novena has granted my every wish.
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I no longer eat KFC because their chickens are actually horrible mutant
freaks with no eyes or feathers.
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I no longer use cancer-causing deodorants even though I smell like a water
buffalo on a hot day
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Thanks to you, I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward
an email to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.
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Because of your concern I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove
toilet stains.
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I no longer can buy gasoline without taking a man along to watch the car so
a serial killer won't crawl in my back seat when I'm pumping gas.
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I no longer drink Pepsi or Dr Pepper since the people who make these
products are atheists who refuse to put "Under God" on their cans.
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I no longer use Saran wrap in the microwave because it causes cancer.
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And thanks for letting me know I can't boil a cup water in the microwave
anymore because it will blow up in my face ...disfiguring me for life.
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I no longer check the coin return on pay phones because I could be pricked
with a needle infected with AIDS.
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I no longer go to shopping malls because someone will drug me with a perfume
sample and rob me.
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I no longer receive packages from UPS or FedEx since they are actually Al
Qaeda in disguise.
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I no longer shop at Target since they are French and don't support our
American troops or the Salvation Army.
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I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number
for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica, Uganda, Singapore,
and Uzbekistan .
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I no longer have any sneakers -- but that will change once I receive my free
replacement pair from Nike.
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I no longer buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus since I now have their
recipe.
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Thanks to you, I can't use anyone's toilet but mine because a big brown
African spider is lurking under the seat to cause me instant death when it
bites my butt.
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Thank you too for all the endless advice Andy Rooney has given us.. I can
live a better life now because he's told us how to fix everything.
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And thanks to your great advice, I can't ever pick up $5.00 I dropped in the
parking lot because it probably was placed there by a sex molester waiting
underneath my car to grab my leg.
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Oh, and don't forget this one either! I can no longer drive my car because I
can't buy gas from certain gas companies!
AND .... If you don't send this e-mail to at least 144,000 people in the next
70 minutes, a large dove with diarrhea will land on your head at 5:00 PM this
afternoon and the fleas from 12 camels will infest your back, causing you to
grow a hairy hump. I know this will occur because it actually happened to a
friend of my next door neighbor's ex-mother-in-law's second husband's cousin's
beautician...
Have a wonderful day.... A South American scientist from Argentina ,
after a lengthy study, has discovered that people with insufficient brain and
sexual activity read their e-mail with their hand on the mouse. Don't bother
taking it off now, it's too late!
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. Let me know if you
like this arrangement. The Cascades will be the dividing point!)
Reminders ... April 21st
- April 30th...
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Sunday, April 22nd ... (4th Sunday)
National Jelly Bean Day
Earth Day!
Monday, April 23rd ... (4th Monday)
Wednesday, April 25th ... (4th Wednesday) ...
Administrative Professional's Day
... something like Secretary's Day???
Thursday, April 26th ... (4th Thursday) ...
Saturday, April 28th ... (4th Saturday)
ARBOR DAY
Monday, April 30th ... (5th Monday)
First Half Property Taxes Due ...
Disclaimer "Calendar of
Events like the weather, is subject to change"
TEN-FOUR GOOD BUDDY!
(Wish I
had known about this during the time we were knee-deep in calving and
lambing ... but perhaps it will be helpful to others like my good friend,
Louise Belsby! Or perhaps it will be helpful to many of you who have your
own spring work to do that causes a bit of stress on all those within
shoutin' distance!)
Calving and lambing season is a
stressful time of year in the rural land, because sleep-deprived people are
interacting with each other in smelly, mucky conditions. Inevitably these
conditions lead to some nasty exchanges that can result in a lot of shouted
name-calling. Long ago I gave up on the swearing jar at our house, because
it was a bookkeeping nightmare - especially during calving season. First of
all, there was a lot of discussion about what constituted a swear word, and
then there were too many IOUs in lieu of payments in the jar, or there were
so many unauthorized loans taken out of the jar that it just didn't work!
This year, just in time for calving
season, I received the very same email from three different friends - Sloopy
Snicklebrains, Dorky Dippindoodle, and Sloppy Farkledunkin - and I laughed
just as hard each time, so I decided I had to pass the fun on.
It seems that in the children's book
"Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot' by Dave Pilkey, the evil
Professor Poopypants forces everyone to assume new names. The email
encourages the reader to use the professor's code to assume new names for
everyone. The premise behind this is that children laugh an average of 146
times per day as compared to 4 times per day for adults.
For me, assuming new names has been
an instant solution to the swearing jar dilemma during calving season. Each
person has to use the professor's code to assume a new name that makes
calving season less stressful. For example, I can now shout, 'Watch out,
Dorky Gizzardnose, this cow is on the fight!' or 'What Batty Dinglelips left
the gate open?' and no one seems offended ... just amused.
So, if you want to increase your
laugh ratio, figure out your new name, your family member's names, the hired
man's new name, etc. and start shouting things like, 'Time for supper,
Goobersnicklebrains!' loudly right away. It worked for us! I have listed
the code below, but feel free to throw out the code and just cleverly
concoct new names. Choosing your code name should be like choosing a CB
radio handle in the '70's - left to your imagination and pure ingenuity!
The Code of Professor
Poppypants:
1. Use the third letter of your
first name to determine your new first name:
a = Snickle; b = Doombah; c = Goober; d
= Cheesy; e = Crusty; f = Greasy; g = Dumbo; h = Farcus; i = Dorky; j =
Doofus; k = Funky; l = Bozo; m = Sleezy; n = Sloopy; o = Fluffy; p = Stinky;
1 = Slimy; r = Dorfus; s = Snooty; t = Tootsie; u = Dipsy; v = Sneezy; w =
Liver; x = Skippy; y = Dinky, and x = Zippy.
2. Use the second letter of your
last name to determine the first half of your new last name:
a = Dippin; b = Feather; c = Batty; d =
Burger; e = Chicken; f = Barfly; g = Lizard; h = Waffle; i = Farkle; j =
Monkey; k = Flippin; l = Floppin; m = Bubble; n = Rhino; o = Potty; p =
Hamster; q = Buckle; r = Gizzard; s = Lickin; t = Snickle; u = Chuckle; v =
Pickle; w = Hubble; x = Dingle; y = Gorilla; and z = Girdle.
3. Using the third letter of your
last name to determine the second half of your new last name:
q = butt; b = blob; c = face; d = nose;
e = lump; f = breath; g = pants; h = shorts; i = lips; j = honker; k = head;
l = tush; m = chunks; n = dunkin; o = brains; p = biscuits; q = toes; r =
doodle; s = fanny; t = sniffer; u = sprinkles; v = frack; w = squirt; x =
humperdinck; y = hiney; and z = juice.
Thus, for example, George W. Bush's
new name is Fluffy Chucklefanny, and I am Snooty Chickensniffer signing off!
** Agri-News, Montana
So
I am (using my maiden name so Ted and I won't have the last name when it
comes to this code ... ) Sloopy Floppinlump ... and Ted's is Cheesy
Waffledoodle. And do you know how hard all these code words were to
type???? And that good friend who went to school with me for 12 years? You
know ... Dipsy Farklesniffer and his wife ... Fluffy Chuckledoodle (used her
maiden name, too!) Or how about our Brewster friend ... Dorky Pottybrains!
I could go on and on ... but better not!
APRIL MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...
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April 22 … GL: Grand Guardian Council
Installation, Wenatchee, Noon
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April 23 … GL: EXCOM Meeting, Committee
Forum, Des Moines, 11:00 AM.
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April 23 … GL: Landmark on the Sound
Board of Trustees, Des Moines, 4:00 PM
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April 24 … GL: Finance Committee,
Seattle, 1:30 PM
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April 24 … GL: HV
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April 25 … GL: Arlington Lodge, No.
129, Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m. TU.
April 25 ... OES:
Whitman County PM's Luncheon; Oakesdale.
April 25 ... OES:
Inland Empire PM's & PP's Initiation for Jr. PM & PP & Grand Officers.
Spokane; 6:15 PM
April 26 … GL: Ashler Lodge, No. 121,
School Awards, 7:00 PM TU.
April 27 ... OES:
King Co. PM & PP Luncheon, Seattle. Noon.
April 28 ... OES:
North Central All Stars Luncheon, 11:00 AM Coffee and 12 noon lunch,
Wenatchee.
April 28 ... OES:
Reception for
Becky Aldrich, Grand Marshal,
Wenatchee. 7:30 PM.
April 28 … GL: Mt. Olympus Lodge, No.
298, Loggers Degree, Quilcene Jefferson Lodge, No. 107,
10:00 AM
April 28 … GL: York Rite Reception for
GM, Bremerton, 6:00 PM; Tux.
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
Astral Chapter #75
Cordially invites you to
'Click Your Heels Together'
for a reception honoring
the Station of Grand Marshal
of the Grand Chapter of Washington, Order of the Eastern Star and
BECKY ALDRICH
Saturday, April 28th, 2007 ... 7:30 PM
Wenatchee Masonic Center
811 N. Chelan
Wenatchee, WA 98801
A special Invitation is Extended to:
Heritage Grand Family
Chapter Marshals and Past Grand Marshals
Current and Past Grand Representatives
Tea Time Deputy Instructors
All Current and Past Deputy Instructors
WM and WP 2000-02, and 2005-06
All Eastern Star Family and Friends
INVITATION
Henry Wentworth Chapter No. 250
Cordially Invite You to
A 'Fiesta' as we honor
PENNY NORVELL
Westside Chairman of Deputy Instructors
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Vancouver Masonic Center
2500 NE 78th Street
Vancouver, Washington
Special Invitation Extended to:
The Heritage Grand Family
The Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructors & Yankee Doodle Escorts
All Former Chairman of Deputy Instructors
Tea Time Deputy Instructors & Ole Duffers
All Former Deputy Instructors
Past Matrons & Patrons of 1999-2000
All Eastern Star Friends
INVITATION
It's Springtime Again!
The King County Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association
Cordially invite you to our
SPRING LUNCHEON
JOANNE CLARK, Worthy Grand Matron and TERRY
WIGGINS, Worthy Grand Patron
will be our honored guests on
Friday, April 27th at Noon
Delta Masonic Hall
13034 - 41st Ave. S
Tukwila, WA
Send Prepaid Reservations of $8.00 per person to
Gladis Rudd
13407 Greenwood
Seattle, WA 98133
206-440-1767
Reservations are required no later than Tuesday, April 24th.
INVITATION
HOPE CHAPTER #29 OES
Cordially invites you to an Honor Night for
LARRY RUSSELL
Grand Representative of Utah in Washington
May 1, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Oakesdale Masonic Hall
First and Barlett Street
Oakesdale, Washington
Special invitation to Current Grand Representatives
Former Grand Representatives
Worthy Patrons of 1991-1002; 2005-2006; 2006-2007
Music Maker Grand Family & Escorts
All Eastern Star Members and Friends
INVITATION
Okanogan Chapter #113
Invites you to attend an honor night for
CLARENCE 'CUPCAKE' WEITMAN
Grand Representative of Montana in Washington
On Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Masonic Lodge Hall
234 Tyee
Okanogan, Washington
Special Invitations to all
Current & Former Grand Representatives
Worthy Matrons & Worthy Patrons 2000-01
Music Maker Grand Family
Octopi Deputy Instructors and Ink Spot Escorts
All OES Family & Friends
GOLF TOURNAMENT
HELP US HELP YOUTH
3rd ANNUAL SCOTTISH RITE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 8, 2007
Capitol City Golf Club
8:30 AM - Shotgun Start
Hole Sponsor $1.000:
Company / Individual Name: ____________________________________
Team Name: _________________________ Phone # ________________
Team Captain: ______________________________________________
Player 2: __________________________________________________
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Player 4: __________________________________________________
Team Entry $300:
Team Name: _________________________ Phone # ________________
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Player 2: __________________________________________________
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Individual Entry $75:
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Handicap (if any) ____________________________________________
General Donations:
Company / Individual Name: ___________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________
Donation Amount: ____________________________________________
Please send this form and a check made payable to:
Scottish Rite Olympia Valley
P. O. Box 4144
Olympia, WA 98501-0144
Points of contact - Ron Mason 360.459-1160 (home) or 253.677-2901 (cell)
or Ben Schatz - 360.480-8336
** Paul Cooley
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
* 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.
April 27 (Friday)
* North Hill Lodge No. 210 ... Degree Work; 7:00 PM. (2nd Degrees)
If you wish to have your
Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
MASONIC NEWS
Check out and Enjoy this neat Masonic Video!
** Howie Wynia, Spokane
Loggers Degree ...
Connie:
Subject degree will not be held in Port Angeles. It will be held in Quilcene,
WA, at Quilcene-Jefferson Lodge No. 107, outdoors (weather permitting),
according to communication from VW Darel Maxfield, Deputy of the Grand Master
for District 11, of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington. Lodge will
open at 10:00 AM. Please correct the Stars of Washington newsletter
accordingly.
Thank you.
** Don Patrick, Past Master, Port Angeles No. 69
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CHIPS ...
Attention All,
Bellow is the copy of the letter I sent to the Stars and other Masonic
Papers in Washington. Following the letter I have an update on the proposed
schedule along with the actors who will be participating.
Please let the fraternity know as they have once again asked for the use
of a Masonic Lodge for some of their future events. The only difficulty when
they use a lodge hall is it's closeness to the Jim French Productions Office
due to contractual guidelines set up by the screen actors guild (a so many
mile radius).
CHIPS update ...
To the members of the WA-CHIP's Board and the Masonic
Publications and friends your assistance in this effort and help in letting
the Masonic Family and friends know will be greatly appreciated.
Brethren,
Friends, Brothers, Sisters, and Members of the Masonic Family your help is
needed. The weekend of June 22nd and 23rd will bring some very well know
names to the Seattle area.
Over the past 3 years the organization I am speaking about has help
promote WA-CHIP's and will again be assisting thru TV and Radio announcements
in promoting the program. What I am asking, is that in return for their
continued support we join them if we have the time available at their Show
Case and meet and thank them for their continued support. The groups I am
talking about are REP's (the Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound) and REN (the
Radio Enthusiasts Network for the Visually Impaired).
You will as in the past get a chance to meet those participating in the
Show Case. This year the Show Case will be held at the Coast Hotel in
Bellevue. Scheduled performers will be; Eddie Carroll, Chuck McCann, Dick
Van Pattern, Dick Beals, Gil Scraton Jr., Kathryn Crosby, Donald Buka, Frank
Breese, Rosemary Rice, Gloria McMillian, Esther McVey, plus several local
radio personalities. This event will be taking place on June 22nd and 23rd.
One of the reenactments planed is the Jack Benny Show.
What I am asking brethren is if you want to meet with people who care about
the community as much as we as Masons do and if you have the time come
to the Show Case and enjoy some great entertainment of the past live and in
person.
For more information contact me at <vdkr@mindspring.com>
or contact REP's at <repsclub@aol.com>.
** Submitted by Vincent DiGiulio
For All interested in the program this coming June here is the
tentative line-up:
Showcase 2007 Schedule
Friday June 22nd
* 8:00 AM Jack Benny Panel / (Laura Left, Chuck
Shaden). Ms. Left Administrator for the Jack Benny Estate ---- Mr. Schaden is
host of the Nation wide program "Where Radio Was" aired on KIXI from 10:00 to
12:00 Saturday and Sunday nights
* 9:45 AM Interview with Gloria McMillian (Chuck
Shaden) Ms Gloria McMillian was the original Our Miss Brooks
* 10:45 AM Break
* 11:00 AM open slot at this time
* 12:00 AM Lunch
* 12:45 PM Midnight Mystery Players "Suspense
Program"
* 1:30 PM Truth or Consequences Live audience
participation
* 2:15 PM Break
* 2:30 PM Hedda Hopper interviews Jack Benny.
Laura Left as Hedda Hopper Eddie as Jack Carolle
* 3:15 PM Break
* 3:30 PM open slot at this time
* 4:15 PM Citizen Mama (recreation of old time
radio show). Rosemary Rice , Bob Hastings, Dick Van Patten, and Gil Stratton
* 5:00 PM Dinner at location of your Choice
* 6:30 PM When Radio Was sketches (Chuck Shaden)
* 7:15 PM Break
* 7:30 PM Imagination Theater present by our own
Jim French Productions. Jim French, Larry Albert, Gil Stratten, Katherine
Crosby
* 8:00 PM Horn Blows at Midnight. Eddie Carolle
and the Cast
Saturday June 23rd
* 9:00 AM Recreation of the Red
Ryder. Frank Bresee and Tommy Cook two of the original cast
* 9:45 AM Break
* 10:00 AM Cartoon Theater with the Original
voices present
* 10:45 AM Break
* 11:00 AM When Radio Was (Chuck Shaden)
* 12:00 PM Lunch
* 1:00 PM Pinocchio With several of the actual
Disney Character Voices present
* 1:15 PM Break
* 1:30 PM Pontiac Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra
Live (present Music from the 1940's)
* 1:45 PM Break
* 2:00 PM The Edge Improve Frank Buxton host
* 2:45 PM Break
* 3:00 PM an Interview with Kathryn Crosby. John
Jensen to host
* 3:45 PM Break
* 4:00 PM Jack Benny and Fred Allen "King For a
Day". Larry Albert and Fred Allen
* 5:00 PM Social Hour
* 6:00 PM Dinner With Awards Banquet and Time to
Sit and Socialize with the Cast and meet some of these great people of the
Past, Present and Future
Brethren if you would like to see some good wholesome entertainment which
also has a banquet for those who chose please contact myself at
<vdkr@mindspring.com> or contact the REP's at
<repsclub@aol.com> for more information.
Fraternally and Respectfully Yours,
** Vincent DiGiulio
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Charity Coin
Jars ...
Dear Brothers:
Four months have past since we made available, to those who requested
them Charity Coin Jars. (Serendipity Jars = unexpected treasure). Just
simple jars with a label for charity.
Reminder: please
save your pennies and other change for your favorite charity.
If you have done so, it may be time to donate the change to your charity.
And if you would want me to send a jar to you, just let me know and I will
get one to you.
Audubon Park Masonic Foundation (Spokane) has to date received $995.99 in
donation of change from our Serendipity Jar Program.
And, if you wish to donate the change or other assets to the Audubon Park
Masonic Foundation, please send me an email.
Thank You and
Fraternally Yours:
** W.Br. Eric E.
Berman. 509-328-2910
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SUBJECT:
District No. 23 Meeting and Reception of MW Charles W. McQuery, Grand Master
of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F&AM of Washington
WHERE:
Columbia Point Park, Richland, WA
DATE: Friday, May 4th, 2007
TIME:
6:00 PM for BBQ dinner, with meeting to follow
You, your lady,
and guests are cordially invited to join the members of District No. 23 as we
welcome our Grand Master MW Charles W. McQuery, on his Official Visit to our
District. The lodges of this district have jointly agreed to be our host for
this event through their assistance in the preparation of the barbeque at the
park.
Dinner will be
served on a no host basis at $10.00 per person. Reservations are requested to
assist us in planning the meal.
No tyled meeting
is planned. The meeting is being opened to guests and the general public.
The Grand Master and his Team will share their vision for the future of
Masonry in our Jurisdiction. Presentations of the District Awards will be
made after dinner.
Please RSVP to
John Harris, District Deputy No. 23, 534 Smoketree Place, Richland, WA
99352-7508 or by email at
shrineclown@charter.net.
Fraternally,
** John Harris,
Deputy, District No. 23
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Masonic tidbits ...
* Profile in Masonry ... George Gershwin
American composer who brought jazz idiom to classical music forms in his
orchestral works, such as 'Rhapsody in Blue' and composed the scores for
many musical comedies. His collaborations with his brother, lyricist Ira
Gershwin, include the popular song 'Fascinatin' Rhythm' (1924) and the
opera 'Porgy and Bess' (1935).
* We might as well profit by the mistakes others have made for we all will
not live long enough to make all of them ourselves. ... Uncle Joe, The
Chinaberry Tree Philosopher.
* RUSTOLEUM: Masonry, whether it is structural or
speculative, needs most to have action. Machines - human, mechanical or
fraternal - will rust out in far less time than they will wear out!
(Alberta GL Bulletin)
* WASHINGTON AND THE CHERRY TREE: Mason Locke Weems, known
as 'Parson' wrote the first biography of Washington, adding the cherry tree
story after several editions. He was a preacher and itinerant peddler,
member of Lodge No. 50, Dumfries, Virginia.
* DID YOU KNOW? SOLOMON ...
SOL: Latin for Sun
OM: The Hindu sacred word, comparable to the Hebrew 'Jehovah'.
ON: The sacred Egyptian name for God.
* FREEMASONRY IS kindness in the home, honesty in business,
courtesy in society, fairness in work, pity and concern for the unfortunate,
resistance toward the wicked, help for the weak, trust in the strong,
forgiveness for the penitent, love for one another, and reverence for God.
-- Author unknown.
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SUBJECT:
District No. 25 Meeting
DATE:
Saturday, May 5, 2007
TIME:
Dinner 6:00 - 7:00 PM followed by district meeting
PLACE:
Oakesdale Masonic Lodge - 1st and Barlett, Oakesdale
You and your
lady are cordially invited to join the members of District 25 to receive our
Grand Master, Most Worshipful Charles W. McQuery.
Join our Grand
Master, elected Grand Lodge Officers; appointed Grand Lodge Officers, and
Committeemen, and members of District 25, for the 2007 District meeting,
dinner will be served from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The dinner, provided by the
Eastern Star, will be a baked potato bar, and dessert. Meeting will follow
immediately after. The cost of this dinner will be donations only.
RSVP me as soon
as possible for an accurate count so I can pass the word on to the Eastern
Star. Please call me at 509-285-5235 or reply with a note at:
Chris Ellis, PO Box
74, Oakesdale, WA 99158
Look forward to
hearing from you and seeing you at the dinner.
Fraternally,
** Christopher
L. Ellis, Deputy of the Grand Master, District No. 25
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An Evening
with Rudyard Kipling
Brothers,
Due to some brothers who had conflicts and can't make it, there are a
limited number of tickets available for Oriental 74's third annual "An Evening
with Rudyard Kipling." It is this Monday at 7:00 PM in the Rose Room Annex on
the 5th floor of the Spokane Masonic Center.
Rudyard Kipling
was a Freemason, poet and the author of "The Jungle Book," "Gunga Din," "The
Man Who Would Be King," and "If-" to name a few. Although
regarded by many as the penultimate Englishman, he was born and spent much of
his life in India.
The evening will consist of Indian Cuisine (ranging from mild to very
spicy), readings of some of Kipling's works, dicussion of his life and times
and fellowship. This is an open event, so ladies and friends are welcome.
Tickets are $9 each.
If interested you can contact me by either email or phone.
Fraternally,
** Jason Gordon, (509) 251-1483
LOWRY'S HINTS
HINT 1: Gum
in your Hair: Just take the gum coated hair and dip in a small bowl that has
some Coca Cola in it. Let sit for just a few minutes and the gum will wipe
right off.
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HINT 2: Tanning:
Someone told me about using Coca Cola when tanning. They rubbed it all
over, laid out for a while, and when finished got up & had the best tan ever.
And it lasted for about 6-7 months. Now it's even used in the tanning
machines and it really works.
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HINT 3: Cleaning
Disinfectant: Vinegar (either white or cider) is the best disinfectant around.
It beats anything man made and is certainly healthier and cheaper, use vinegar
all around the house to disinfect and clean many surfaces, although don't use
this on furniture made with fabric. You can use vinegar straight or equal
parts vinegar and water.
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HINT 4: Cleaning behind your refrigerator will keep it
running longer and more efficiently. Make sure the unit is level. An unlevel
refrigerator works harder than it needs to and wastes energy.
RECIPES
Snack Attack Chocolate Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter (2 cubes)
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
INGREDIENTS FOR FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter (1 cube)
4 tablespoons cocoa
5 tablespoons buttermilk
4 cups (1 box) powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped
TO PREPARE THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Sift together flour and sugar. Set aside. In a saucepan over high heat, bring
butter, cocoa and water to boil, then pour over sugar and flour mixture. Mix
well. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla to flour mixture and mix
well.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes at 400 degrees or until toothpick
inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
TO PREPARE THE FROSTING: In a saucepan over high heat, bring butter, cocoa
and buttermilk to a boil. Remove from heat. Add sugar, vanilla, and walnuts
and beat with a wire whisk until well blended. While frosting is still warm,
spread on cooled cake. SERVES: 16 - 20
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Beef Stroganoff
from Campbell's Kitchen
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak OR top round steak, 3/4" thick
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup OR 98% Fat
Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup sour cream OR plain yogurt
4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
Chopped fresh parsley
Directions: SLICE beef into very thin strips. HEAT half the oil in skillet
over medium-high heat. Cook beef until browned, stirring often. Set beef
aside. ADD remaining oil. Add onion and cook over medium heat until tender.
Pour off fat. ADD soup and paprika. Heat to a boil. Stir in sour cream and
return beef to skillet. Heat through. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with
parsley. Serves 4.
TIP: To make slicing easier, freeze beef 1 hr.
Kitchen Clip: Serve with some Pepperidge Farm(R) Soft Dinner Rolls to soak up
the extra sauce.
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Broccoli Blue Soup
2 cups finely chopped broccoli
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cups chicken or turkey broth
2 cups milk or half-and-half
3 cups finely chopped cooked potatoes
(1 cup potato water reserved)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
Dash of paprika or 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, to garnish
TO PREPARE: In a 3-quart pot, cook broccoli and onion in broth and reserved
potato water. Add milk and potatoes and simmer. Do not let mixture boil.
Season with salt and pepper. Add blue cheese just before serving, stirring
until it melts. Garnish individual servings with a dash of paprika or a
sprinkle of parsley.
NOTE: For a smoother texture, whirl soup in a blender or food processor.
SERVES: 6
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Parmesan Cheese Knots
Knot your ordinary dinner roll, Parmesan Cheese Knots are deliciously
different!
12 Rhodes Texas Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions: Roll each roll into a 9-inch rope. Tie in a knot. In a bowl,
combine cheese, parsley and garlic salt. Dip each knot in melted butter and
then in cheese mixture. Place in a sprayed 12 cup muffin tin. Cover with
plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F
15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Servings 12, Per Serving 1 knot roll,
Food Exchange: 2 bread, 2 fat
Calories 236, Cholesterol 24mg, Sodium 378mg, Carbohydrate 27mg, Dietary Fiber
1gm, Sugar 3gm, Protein 7gm
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Peach Cobbler
1/2 cup sugar
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups sliced peeled Georgia peaches
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
TO PREPARE: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind and almond
flavoring in a bowl; mix well. Sprinkle over the peaches in a bowl; set aside.
Mix 1 cup sugar, flour, milk and baking powder in a bowl. Melt the butter
in a 2-quart baking dish. Spoon the batter into the dish. Spread the peach
mixture over the top; do not stir.
Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
VARIATION: This can be made with any fresh fruit. A combination of peaches and
blackberries is especially good. SERVES: 6
JOKES
A sweet grandmother telephoned Whittier Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is
it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing? The
operator said "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number?"
The grandmother in her weak tremulous voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302
"
The Operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with her
nurse." After a few minutes the Operator returned to the phone, "Oh, good
news. Her nurse has told me that Norma is doing very well. Her blood pressure
is fine; her blood work just came back as normal and her physician, Dr. Cohen,
has scheduled her to be discharged Tuesday."
The Grandmother said, "Thank you. That's wonderful! I was so worried! God
bless you for the good news."
The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?"
The Grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in 302. No one ever tells me
anything!
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A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor's office.
"Is it true," she wanted to know, "that the medication you prescribed has
to be taken for the rest of my life?"
"Yes, I'm afraid so," the doctor told her.
There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, "I'm
wondering, then, just how serious is my condition. This prescription is marked
'NO REFILLS'
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I asked my two-year-old to take his dirty clothes and put them into the
hamper.
He looked puzzled, and I explained, "You know; it's the place where we put
our dirty clothes before they're washed."
My son picked up his things, trotted into my bedroom, and threw his
clothes on the floor on his dad's side of the bed.
HELOISE
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY
Am still being a Care Giver ... and really don't find any enjoyment out of
it! But if you think I am not having any fun, you oughta talk with Ted! He
is MISERABLE! The acute pain in his back and hip have pretty well subsided
... but the knee! That is a different story! He has an appointment with the
Orthopedist in MAY so will know more then. Perhaps we will be able to see
many of you at the Whitman County PM Luncheon next Wednesday and dinner later
that evening at the Inland Empire PM & PP. Will be great getting out into the
'real' world once again! We have stayed home so much lately that I am having
a hard time figuring out new menus. As you know, we had to cancel our trip to
Hawaii ... but watch out NEXT YEAR!
My Dad is getting better ... YAHOO! When he came home from the hospital
after his bout with double pneumonia, he caught a good case of the stomach
flu! He really has determination, boy howdy, and says that he is going to
LIVE! Good to hear ... is 101 and 9 months old! Am going to write the White
House again and get him a Birthday Card from the President. That is always a
conversation piece!
Remember .... to share your new Ode Cards with me! It's slim pickins' on
these reminder lists as I have only received a few Ode Cards! Hint! Hint! I
do thank, though, those received this week from Valgene Orlando (Delta
Chapter); Bonnie Rail (Pine Tree Chapter); Pat McKinley (Martha Chapter); June
Lee (Oasis Chapter); and Marilyn Sorenson (Evening Star Chapter).
Until next time ...
Hearty Patriot Hugs and happy thoughts.
** Connie
P. S.
Each day is a gift. Smile and find delight in the daily things you do.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many ISPs
and businesses mistakenly block e-mail newsletters as "spam" or junk mail.
To ensure delivery of your newsletter, add starsofwa@washingtonoes.org
to the Contacts List or Address Book in your e-mail program. If you are
using a work e-mail address, notify your company's IT department. Thanks!
ALSO ...
When you change your email address ... please remember to let me know,
too! I have a few of you with addresses which bounce ... don't know if
your mailbox is full or if you have changed email addresses. I have
nearly 1,000 subscribers so life gets a bit difficult on the days I send
out the newsletter ... many bounced messages, mailboxes too full, etc.
I do appreciate hearing from you ... with
news of your chapter, etc. Just send them to:
Connie Shrum
Grand Chaplain, GC of WA
Past Matron x 2;
Secretary, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
427733 SR 20
Newport, WA 99156
The freedoms we enjoy today were paid for by others!
DISCLAIMER: Occasionally, there will be an error in these documents.
Your job is to find it! Good Luck
God Bless!
Hearty Love & Patriot Hugs --
Connie