Stars of Washington

STARS OF WASHINGTON

July 26th, 2007

#7-035

Cleaning Poem

I asked the Lord to tell me
Why my house is such a mess.
He asked if I'd been 'computering',
And I had to answer "yes."

He told me to get off my fanny
And tidy up the house.
And so I started cleaning up...
The smudges off my mouse.

I wiped and shined the topside.
That really did the trick...
I was just admiring my work...
I didn't mean to 'click.'

But click, I did, and oops I found
A real absorbing site
That I got SO way into...
I was into it all night.<<Sigh>>

Nothing's changed except my mouse
It's very, very shiny.
I guess my house will stay a mess...
While I sit here on my hiney.

MESSAGE FROM OUR WORTHY GRAND MATRON

Dear 2007-08 Genie Worthy Matrons,

I recently sent you a letter about this year and forgot a very important item. I am asking each Worthy Matron to have ready an 18" piece of 1/8" wide ribbon for each of YOUR selected colors this year, up to three pieces. I will have you tie this on my gavel at your Official Visit. Please spread the word to the other Worthy Matrons in your area. I would rather they heard about it from several than to not hear about it at all. Sorry I forgot this sooner.

HUGS,

** Marjoe Richards, WGM

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

I had the thrill of presenting a Grand Representative appointment in Centralia last evening. Judy Battin-Sellars is the new Grand Representive of Bolivia. She was completely over come as was her mother Sis Eleanor. Seven current Grand Representives and the former Bolivia representative Mary Lou Addy as well as many others formers were present. Judy is listed in the Blue Book as WM of Centralia,

** Ardith Swartz, Grand Martha

Cards:

Judy Battin-Sellers

673 Garfield CT SE

Tenino, WA 98589

MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..

Thank you from PGP Harry ...

Connie,
Harry wanted me to ask you to thank all of the Sisters and Brothers for the many cards and good wishes. It is overwhelming. We really appreciate all the prayers and cards. He is receiving chemo and then we have to wait and see what else comes along.

Thanks really aren't enough but what else is there.
Star Love,
** Margaret Sherman

Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this trying time.

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65 Years ... wow!

Connie,

Would you please put this in a future "Stars" (prior to August 11th) for me - thanks.

Joe and Glenna Kellie

will celebrate 65 years of marriage on August 30th.

Please join us at a reception in their honor

Saturday, August 11, 2007, 3 PM - 6 PM

Kirkland Congregational Church

106 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland

(The place where it all began 65 years ago!)

-- Cheri & Ron Moll, Curtis, Nicole & Kiera Goldsberry, Darin & Sidney Goldsberry

If you'd like to send a card:

Joe & Glenna Kellie

Overlake Terrace

2956 - 152nd Ave NE #272

Redmond, WA 98052

No gifts please! Your presence will be presents enough to provide wonderful memories of this special day.

** Cheri Moll, PGM

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Afton Chapter News

Hi Connie

Would you please let everyone know our own Guiding Star Angel Margaret Loveday pass away in the evening of July 11, 2007. She had fought a battle against cancer, but it was her heart that gave out. Our angel just went to sleep. She is survived by her daughter Sue Eitel and sons James and John Loveday. Cards may be sent to

Family of Margaret Loveday

1106 Grove

Marysville, Wa 98270

** Collin's

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Bragging Rights

Analia Chapter is mighty proud: the new 2007-2008 Grand Worthy Advisor of Washington/Idaho Rainbow, Sister Sammi Jo Elwood, is a member of Analia Chapter, as is Jennifer Hampton, the new Grand Worthy Associate Advisor! Add to that our Sister Barbara Brown who is Supreme Inspector, and Sisters MaryLynne Barber and Patti Kuchenbecker who are Grand Deputies, and our Chapter is certainly well represented in the leadership of Rainbow in this jurisdiction. Yahoo!

** Judy Turchin, Analia Chapter #112

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Naomi Chapter News

Naomi Chapter lost our member Grace Ramsey on July 19th. Grace was our oldest member at 98.5 years and 75 year member as of July 18th. She was also a 63 year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Puyallup where she was the longest standing member. Her membership in Zora Temple No. 5, Daughters of the Nile spanned 60 years. A memorial service with both the OES and Nile services will be held at the Tacoma Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 817 S Vassault on Friday, July 27th at 10 AM. The family suggests donations to the Portland Shrine Hospital in her memory.

Naomi Chapter was also saddened by the loss of Esther Pacsmag Sannes on July 18th. Her services will be Saturday, July 28th at the First Christian Church in Puyallup at 11:00 AM. Esther was a 49 years and 5 months member of Naomi Chapter.

Both of these ladies will be sorely missed by the members of Naomi Chapter.

** Mary Ellen Sparks, Secretary

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Amaranth News ...

HI ALL

Here's information on Esther Sannes services. She was a member of Rhododendron Ct. Please pass this information on. Thanks.

** Bonnie McCroskey, Gr. Sec. WA

Subject: Esther Sannes Viewing and Memorial

Hi Bonnie,

Here is the information for Esther Sannes' Service

Viewing is Monday July 23 at Hill Funeral Home 217 E. Pioneer Ave Puyallup from 3 pm to 8 pm.

The Memorial is Saturday July 28th at First Christian Church 623 9th Ave. SW . Puyallup at 11 am.

Take care,

Ginny Docker

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Also include this Golf Reminder:

The 7th Annual OES Charity Golf Tournament is fast approaching. Friday, August 10th is the date at Whispering Firs Golf Course on McChord Air Force Base. It will be a 1:00 PM shotgun start. We are extending the deadline to the end of the month (July 31st). We are still accepting registrations for teams and individuals so please check the OES website for the down loadable forms and send them in ASAP.

** Thanks from the Tournament Committee (Mary Ellen Sparks)

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GC of CO News ...

All members of Colorado Grand Chapter are cordially invited to attend a Special Meeting of Centennial Chapter #58 on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:30 pm when they will welcome and honor Columbine Grand Chapter, PHA, Eastern Star members.
On June 30, 2007 WGM Janet and WGP Bill, together with several of their Grand Officers and escorts attended the Visitation of Lillian H. Favors, Grand Worthy Matron PHA to her four Chapters in Denver. It was interesting to see the differences and the similarities of the work and enjoyable to share in the fellowship with the Sisters and Brothers of Prince Hall.
** William Carlson WGP, Centennial #58, Colorado Springs, CO

Guidelines for Visiting Prince Hall Affiliated (PHA) Eastern Star Chapters.
This is a copy of what is being sent to all chapter Secretaries.

    At the 2006 Grand Chapter Session, the Grand Chapter of Colorado recognized Columbine Grand Chapter, Prince Hall Affiliate (PHA) of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, for the purpose of visitation.
    The procedures for fraternal visitations between our Colorado Chapters and the Chapters under the Columbine Grand Chapter, OES, PHA have been finalized.
The following is the procedure for visiting PHA Chapters in Colorado and Utah.
    Initially, it is important that you contact the Worthy Matron and request a mutually convenient visitation time and date.
    We have enclosed a list of the PHA Eastern Star Chapters in Colorado and Utah with the names of their Worthy Matrons. (Note: we cannot visit Wyoming PHA Chapters until Wyoming Grand Chapter also extends recognition to Columbine Grand Chapter.)
    In passing the examination you must have a current dues card and answer the questions in the Secret Work as exchanged during initiation between the Worthy Patron and the Conductress. They do pick up the pass which is the Cabalistic Word, which is whispered while giving the grip of the Order to the officer picking up the pass.
    The apparel will be what we normally wear to our Eastern Star meetings, ladies avoid black. Absolutely no pants, as they are not allowed in their meetings. They will be in white and they do wear gloves, but gloves will not be worn by us.
    When PHA Eastern Star members visit us:
Columbine Grand Chapter has been given a roster of our chapters and they will in turn contact our Worthy Matrons to arrange a visit.
    We will do examination as usual: Dues card, Test Oath and Signs and Passes of the 5 degrees. Examining Committee then reports as usual.
    The purpose of our fraternal relations is for fellowship, friendship and the joy of seeing the differences in our Eastern Star. It is most interesting and we hope that you will all enjoy this opportunity for fraternal fellowship.

Lone Star Chapter No. 1
c/o Maya Wheeler-Cherry
2991 South Olathe Way
Aurora, CO 80013

Queen Esther Chapter No. 2
c/o Carolyn Bass
1419 Bloomfield Place
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

Evergreen Chapter No. 3
c/o Charlie Ann Williams
5040 Quentin Street
Denver, CO 80239

Star of Pueblo Chapter #5
c/o Pamela Young
1600 Crestmoor
Pueblo, CO 81006

Queen of the South Chapter No. 11
c/o Della Swanson
4465 Atchison Way
Denver, CO 80239

Magnolia Chapter No. 14
c/o Lenora Williams
3765 Knoll Lane, Apt 9
Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Electa Chapter No. 16
c/o Martha McClendon
P. O. Box 202471
Denver, CO 80220

Queen of the West Chapter #17
c/o Freddie Cooper
1307 W. 200 N.
Clearfield, Utah 84015

Fraternally,

** William Carlson, WGP, Centennial Chapter #58 Colorado Springs, CO

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Naomi Chapter OV News ...

Connie--

Could you please put in a notice that there will be a salad potluck dinner at 6 PM prior to our Official Visit on Wednesday, August 1st. Donations will go to the Puyallup Food Bank. The OV begins at 7:30 PM and we have air conditioning. Since we are by ourselves it should be a short meeting.
--Mary Ellen Sparks, Secretary

You must have been gone for several days since your mailbox was full for the last 3-4 days.

(Yes ... we were away for several days, but when possible, I try to go online and toss out unneeded emails! But ... I find that I am sure getting a lot of 'spam'! I hate it when that happens!!! I have an email address which I just use for Internet exploring ... but somehow ... my good email address is getting contaminated ... so to speak! Bottom line is ... if at first you don't succeed in getting your email message through ... please try, try again!)

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GC of CA News ...

(7/21) We had a wonderful reception last night here in Fresno for Barbara Scott, Grand Conductress of California, and the Conductresses of our state.
    Of course the big announcement was--who has she picked as her partner? I am thrilled to report that he is J.D. (John David) Hammett. (In fact I was so excited last night to hear that JD was selected that I paid NO attention to what chapter he is from so I can't report that!) :)
    But JD served as Grand Organist in 2004, and he is an amazing person absolutely full of energy and enthusiasm for our Order. He is a trained leader, speaker and motivator, as anyone who's attended California's IMPACT Sessions will know; but he's also a genuinely friendly and caring person. Between JD and Barbara, there will be so much energy and so many bright smiles in California in 2009 that our Order can't help but improve and grow.
    JD's Mom, Johnnie, will be his escort.

** Wendy Eisenberg, PM, Unity #305, South San Francisco, CA, Fort Millerton

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Invitation ...

Esther Chapter #19, Key City Chapter # 71 & Pilgrim Chapter #157 ... The “North Woods” OES families

Invite you to the Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron, Marjoe

Accompanied by the Worthy Grand Patron, Phil

August 28, 2007 ... 7:30 PM

Sequim Masonic Center... 700 S. 5^th Ave. ... Sequim, WA

No host dinner at 5:30 PM at the Mariner Café, 707 E. Washington (from the East use first Sequim exit, restaurant on the left after first stop light). Dinners $10.00 – 20.00. Reservations are needed by Aug. 20. Call Mary Miller at (360) 417-9236 or e-mail lawyerted@msn.com.

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Sadness ...

    Sisters and Brothers, it is with sadness that we report that our Past Grand Matron Karen Black's son passed away. We currently have no other information.
    Cards may be sent to Sister Karen & Roger at their home: 11771 Shenandoah, South Lyon, MI 48178
    I'm sure they will appreciate your cards and prayers.
Keep A Song In Your Heart,

** Lynn M. Miller-Penegor, PMx4, Kindness Chapter No. 523, Redford MI, West Park Chapter No. 427, Cleveland, OH GGC

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Kirkland Chapter News ...

Would you please put a “blurb” in your Stars about Kirkland’s OV? It is Monday, August 13^th at 7:30 p.m. with Lakeside at Kirkland. We’d LOVE to have the place filled and promise a fun evening. THANKS.

** Kathy Neubecker, PM

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Ivanhoe Chapter News ...

Hi Connie,

Please put the following information in your next "Stars":

Ivanhoe Chapter No. 80, Order of the Eastern Star

Cordially invites you to come to the Official Visit of

Worthy Grand Matron Marjoe Richards

Monday, July 30, 2007 - 7:30 PM

Dinner will be at 6 PM

Audubon Masonic Temple

2821 West Northwest Blvd.

Spokane, WA.

Thanks Connie.

** Ada Anderson, PM

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Masonry related info ...

History has been made once again in the wonderful world of Freemasonry by songs written and recorded by Brother Howie Damron

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

'I'm living DeMolay' and 'Follow the Eastern Star'

July 3rd, 2007

History has been made once again in the wonderful world of Freemasonry by songs written and recorded by Brother Howie Damron writer of 'The Masonic Ring.' And now comes his daughter 'Karisa' who has created and written her own song called 'Follow the Eastern Star.' Also at the recent International DeMolay Conference, Brother Howie Damron received a standing ovation for his performance of 'I'm living DeMolay', the song that he and Brother Robert Cockerham co-wrote together., 'I'm living DeMolay' and 'Follow the Eastern Star' were recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, July 1,2--7, at the Tombstone Studio, where once again, renowned international musicians and artists took up the microphones and recorded the two songs that will touch the hearts of DeMolays and Eastern Star and many others throughout the world.

Freemason Brother Howie Damron has been performing the 'Masonic Pride Hiram's Call Tour' from coast to coast this year with great success, while having his daughter Karisa join him during many of the shows. Karisa, who just turned 21, listened to the songs her Dad wrote and performed for Freemasonry. She studied and became so motivated that she wrote her first song ever, aptly entitled: 'Follow the Eastern Star'. The magic that was created in the studio during the recording of both songs soon will come to life in DeMolay and Eastern Star as well as the world of Freemasonry, similar to Howie's other Masonic compositions and family oriented music. 'I'm living DeMolay and 'Follow the Eastern Star' currently are being Master mixed in Nashville and will soon be ready for wonderful presentations everywhere. 'This Masonic Adventure just keeps getting better and better.' says Howie. Karisa sings the praises of her Dad as follows: 'I've always been my Dad's biggest fan ... his career has paved the way for my own career and standing on the stage or in front of a recording microphone with him only makes my love for him that much stronger. This is a love that I want to share with others who understand the importance of a father and daughter relationship in today's world.'

'I'm living DeMolay' and 'Follow the Eastern Star' will be available in the near future. Anyone interested in placing their name on the contact list for first call when available may do so at cdamron1@aol.com. Please provide your name, email address and phone number. Both songs will be added to the new album 'Hiram's Call' and will go into production immediately.

For all contacts please use cdamron1@aol.com.

** Ill Bro. William R. Miller, 33°, SGIG, Orient of Washington

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I found a mistake ...

Hi Connie,

I found a mistake! Although I am Worthy Matron at Century Chapter, I am representing Doric Chapter as a Lamplighter Deputy Instructor this year.

Bunny Hugs,

** Linda Hays

I checked to see if my fingers were wandering again ... but no ... I just typed what was in front of me ... like the Installation program.

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In the Massachusetts's Newsletter, Cyber Chat - (Monday, July 9)

From Janet Workman Clark, WGM

I received a call today from our Worthy Grand Patron, Frank Fenner, who let me know that he and his wife Judy had an accident in New Brunswick with a moose this morning. They both suffered minor cuts from the windshield but are otherwise not hurt; their van is probably totaled.

They are staying with friends in NB tonight (Sunday) and will be renting a vehicle and returning tomorrow.

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Fun Trip ...

Dear Connie:

Will you please post this in the Stars of Washington Newsletter.

Dear Sisters & Brothers:
Delta Chapter is planning a bus trip to Canada on Monday, September 24. We will be visiting Vancouver Chapter #2 OES, Vancouver, British Columbia. The bus will leave Delta Chapter, Tukwila at 11:00 AM . We plan on doing a light lunch in Canada, some fun shopping and then to Vancouver Chapter for a light supper and Chapter meeting, then returning home that evening. Snacks & water will be provided. Price of trip is $35.00. Passports will not be required until next year for cars & buses entering Canada, but bring a photo ID with you. Seating is limited so please make your reservations early. Call Sister Joyce Zierdt at 206-722-334 or Sister Valgene Orlando at 253-631-3040. Checks should be made out to Delta Chapter with Bus Trip written in lower left corner. Please join us for some "Fun in the Sun" road trip.
Thank you,
** Valgene Orlando, Worthy Matron, Delta Chapter #109

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Passing of California PGM ... (7/8/2007)

Hello Everyone,
It is with heavy heart that I pass along this very sad news. Sister Jean Powers, Past Grand Matron for California in 1988 passed away Friday morning at the Masonic Home in Union City. I am unsure right now of the details, but I know Sister Jean will be missed by all. She was a beautiful lady and a wonderful PGM. Please pray for her devoted husband, Bob as he mourns the loss of his beautiful wife. Cards can be sent to:

Bob Powers
C/O Masonic Home for Adults
34400 Mission Blvd.
Union City, CA 94587-3604
    Funeral and Memorial arrangements are pending and I will forward them to the group as soon as I get them.
    On a personal note, Sister Jean Powers was a member of my Chapter, Star of Claremont and was the first person that greeted me when I walked thru the door of the chapter before I was initiated and sat next to me afterwards and called me the next day to ask me if I had any questions. She holds a big place in my heart. She was also the hostess at my Line Party and my Installation as Worthy Matron in 2004. And lastly she was the Hostess for the Orange Belt Spring Luncheon in 2004 when I was President of my Association. She was very, very special to me. I know Sister Jean Rosewall feels the same way.
    Puppy Dog Hugs and Stellar Love,
** Caroline D'Angelo, Associate Matron, Star of Claremont #110, Claremont, California, GGC

What is the part about 'first impressions are permanent ...' Tis proof of the pudding in this message!

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Tacoma Chapter News ...

Connie,,,,,,

In the Tacoma Chapter Ode card, the Chapter Picinic with Cedar Chapter has been scheduled for an later date, and also to be announced at a further date. Please add this to your next Stars of Washington. Thank You!!!!

** Robin Erickson Conductress...Tacoma Chapter #126

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Must see Website ...

This one brought some tears.

http://www.militarytimes.com/multimedia/video/hancock/

** Laurel Wadley

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Amaranth News ...

HI All:

correction for Canal Court O.V. on Aug 18th. Dinner is at 5 pm not 6 pm. Please note correction. The meeting starts at 7 pm.

Please pass this information on.

Thanks.

** Bonnie McCroskey, Gr. Sec. Wa.

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Another great site ...

Subject: New Dolly Parton Song - Brace yourself it's fantastic!

IT MAY TAKE A MINUTE FOR THE SOUND BUT WORTH THE WAIT. DO TURN VOLUME UP!

http://gospelman.info/christian/HelloGOD.html

** Skip Sanford

OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR

(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except those are listed in the Masonic Calendar. Chapters on the Westside will be highlighted RED and those on the Eastside in BLUE. The Cascades will be the dividing point!)

Reminders ... July 26th - 31st ...

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Friday, July 27th ...

July 27th - 29th ... Arts 'n' Actions, Esther Chapter Food Booth.

Saturday, July 28th ...

* Crystal Chapter, Enumclaw ... Potluck Picnic. Ted and Donna Woodard's home; 2:00 PM.

* Nesika Chapter, Renton ... Swedish Pancake Breakfast ... Renton River Days; 7:00 - 11:00 AM; St. Andrew's Masonic Center. Chairman: Kay Johnson.

Sunday, July 29th ...

* Esther Chapter, Port Angeles ... Peninsula Instruction Club; Lunch: 1:30 PM.

Tuesday, July 31st ...

* Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... PM & PP Dinner.

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

JULY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...

July 27 ... OES: OV; Golden Rod Chapter 115th & Bethel Chapter; Snohomish. 7:30 PM.
July 28 ... GL: Seafair Torchlight Parade. 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
July 28 ... GL: Ellensburg No. 39's 125th Anniversary. Dinner: 1:00 PM; Meeting: 2:00 PM; TU; Ladies.
July 29 ... GL: Paul Revere Lodge No. 205 Picnic, Othello. 6:00 PM.
July 30 ... OES: OV; Ivanhoe Chapter, Spokane. 7:30 PM.

OES: Events with Worthy Grand Matron

GL: Events with the Grand Master

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.

GRAND CHAPTER YEAR OF 2007 - 2008 COMMITTEES

ALEXANDRA SCHENCKING NURSING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Kathy Neubecker, Kirkland, Chairman

Cheri Moll, PGM, 2 years

Judy Nalley, Delta, 3 years

Irene Jacobs, Cedar, 4 years

APPROPRIATIONS

Stephan Doran, Mount Baker, Chairman

Robert Langer, Ferndale

Tom Dow, Faith

BY-LAWS

Carla Bryant, Henry Wentworth, Chairman

Ada Anderson, Ivanhoe

CANCER PROJECT FUND

Nancy Bass, Floral, Chairman

Phyllis Williams, Alma, 2 years

Ted Woodard, Laurel, 3 years

CHAIRMAN OF TELLERS

Dottie Hardenbrook, Afton

CHARTERS AND NEW CHAPTERS

Joyce McFarlane, Analia

CREDENTIALS

Doris Edwards, Oasis, Chairman

Cyndi Branch, Maple, 2 years

Louise Belsby, Malden, 3 years

Melanie Boss, Warren, 4 years

Karen Whipple, Greenwood, 5 years

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

June Lee, PGM, Chairman

Barbara Runyan

EASTERN STAR CHARITIES FOUNDATION

J. Paul Fitzsimmons, PGP, 1 year

Paulette Schlee, Henry Wentworth, 1 year

Linda Miller, Mount Baker, 2 years

Myrna Nilson, Greenwood, 2 years

Al Butterfield, PGP, 3 years

Mary Ann Fergusson, Doric, 3 years

Penny Bosley, Vineland, 4 years

Ed Weber, Adelphi, 4 years

(Grand Line Officers are all Ex-Officio)

EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND

(Information and forms available on website)

Phyllis Rasler, Esther, Chairman

Lois Callow, Amethyst, 2 years

Priscilla Cannon, Richland, 3 years

Bill Hoots, Olympic, 4 years

Irene Laughlin, Afton, 5 years

ESTARL

June Lee, PGM, Chairman

Marian Whethan, Alderwood, 2 years

Kay Schroeder, Tula, 3 years

(To be continued ...)

MASONIC NEWS

HdA Installation ...

Brethren ... Only a week away! Next Saturday July 28th, 2007 will be the Fourth Annual Installation of Officers (2007-2008) at Hermanos del Arte Masonic Lodge No. 314. This will be an open installation, so invite your wife, family and friends to attend with you. Very Worshipful Clarence Weitman will be installed as Worshipful Master and he wants to see you and yours there at this special event. The installation will be at the Grange Hall located just South of Brewster on Hwy 97, starting at 12:00 Noon. There will be a Hamburger and Hot Dog BBQ/Pot Luck lunch immediately following. Bring your favorite dish to share with others and come out and enjoy the afternoon with your friends and lodge brothers. See you there.

** Fraternally Bob Hill, Secretary

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2007-2008 Community Outreach Charitable Project

GM Wayne Smith and Lady Jan Smith

FILL THE TOY CHEST!

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy

GRANITE FALLS - Saturday, August 4

Collection Boxes

Open Air Degree - Masonic Park

Ladies Program - Rainbow Dream Camp

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit charity. Donations are tax deductible. The primary goal of the Foundation is the same as that of the overall Toys for TOTS program: to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO LADIES

Please join us for a relaxing Saturday at the Park's Rainbow Dream Camp, before we join our Masons at the early evening barbecue!

Morning coffee and rolls -- 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Easy-to-Make Projects -- Christmas gifts for our Masonic Retirement Center Residents (a quick and fun way to spend your morning)
Games and Prizes
Laughter and Learning (bring a funny story or joke)
Light lunch -- mid-day
Stroll the Dream Camp for easy exercise (tennies recommended)
Magazine exchange in the centerhouse

WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US!

** Jan Smith and Rainbow Dream Camp Committee

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YANCEY C. BLALOCK LODGE No. 265 in cooperation with

LAKE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

invite ALL FREEMASONS

to the LAKE CITY GRAND PERFORMANCE PARADE

in celebration of

Lake City Summer Festival

on Saturday, August 4, 2007

Parking & Assembly Point:

Yancey C. Blalock Masonic Center

13524 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Assembly Time: 6:15 PM

Parade Check-in Time: 6:30 PM

Place - Re/Max Parking Lot, 13500 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

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El Katif Shrine Legion of Honor News ...

This is just a Reminder that the Legion Of Honor Annual "Pig Roast" is set for Sunday, 19 August, at the Home of Legion Noble Phil & Lorene Harris. A Map to their Home is in the June Issue of THE WORD. The All You Can Eat Meal starts at Noon, and goes on till 2:00 pm, at a Cost of only $10. for Adults. Tickets are available from any Legion Of Honor Officer, and thru Danette at the Shrine Office, however, we won't turn anyone away that wants to pay when they get out there.

Please talk it up and tell all your Friends to come out with you. See ya there......

** Howie Wynia

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Masonic Station Definitions

The first time I saw this was during our military years. The Worshipful Master was a General or someone similar … and the Secretary was an E-9 … Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF of which Ted was one … as well as several others we learned while in the Heritage Grand Family .… Gary Osborne, Ed Croft, Ken Larson and, of course, Ted! Anyway, enjoy!

Worshipful Master: Leaps tall buildings in a single bound, is more powerful than a locomotive is faster than a speeding bullet; also walks on water. Holds daily conversations with God.

Senior Warden: Leaps short buildings in a single bound, is more powerful than a switch engine, is just as fast as a speeding bullet, walks on water if the sea is calm, and talks with God.

Junior Warden: Leaps short buildings with a running start and favorable winds, is almost as powerful as a switch engine, is faster than a speeding BB; walks on water in an indoor pool, and talks with God with special approval.

Deacons: Barely clears a Quonset hut, looses tug of war with a locomotive, can fire a speeding bullet, passes water, and is occasionally addressed by God.

Treasurer: Makes high marks on the wall when trying to leap over buildings, is run over by a locomotive, can sometimes handle a gun without inflicting self-injury, doggie paddles in water, and talks to animals.

Tiler: Runs into buildings, recognizes locomotives two out of three times, is not issued ammunition, can stay afloat with a life jacket, talks to walls.

Secretary: Lifts buildings and walks under them, kicks locomotives off the tracks, catches speeding bullets with his teeth and eats them, freezes water with a single glance, and answers only to God.

LOWRY'S HINTS

HINT 1 - Soap Scum off Chrome: To easily wipe away soap scum and other junky stuff from your chrome fixtures and even look alike chrome, simply poor a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a cleaning cloth or paper towel and wipe it away, you don't even have to apply any pressure.

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HINT 2 - Glass Vase stains: To remove those tough stains from the bottom of a glass vase, just fill with water and add two Alka-Seltzer tablets!

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HINT 3 - A rubber spatula is probably the frugal cook's best friend. Use it to scrape out the last of the peanut butter, clean out the butter dish (for your toast), and get all the batter from a bowl. They come in all sizes....

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BONUS: When you have a spill in your oven, sprinkle some salt on it right away. Then when the oven cools wipe it off.

RECIPES

White Bean Salad

2 cups cooked white beans
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 head romaine, separated into leaves

TO PREPARE: Combine the white beans, onion, parsley, yellow pepper, red pepper, white pepper, salt, balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a bowl; mix well.
Chill, covered, for 30 minutes to 3 hours; drain. Spoon onto a romaine-lined serving platter. SERVES: 6

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Crockpot Apple Pie

8 apples peeled and sliced (any kind)
1 1/4 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 t. allspice
1/4 t. nutmeg
3/4 C. milk
2 T. butter softened
3/4 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 t. vanilla
1 1/2 C. Bisquick divided
1/3 C. brown sugar
3 T. butter

Toss apples in large bowl with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Place apple mixture in lightly greased crockpot. Combine, milk, softened butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and 1/2 C. of the Bisquick. Spoon over apples. Combine the remaining Bisquick with the brown sugar. Cut cold butter into Bisquick mixture until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture over top of apple mixture. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until apples are soft.

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Crabmeat Salad

3 tablespoons gelatin
2/3 cup cold water
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 whole egg, beaten
2-1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup Tarragon vinegar
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups fresh cooked flaked crabmeat
3 cups diced celery
1/2 cup diced pimento
3/4 cup chopped green onions
Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, to taste

TO PREPARE: Dissolve gelatin in cold water. In double boiler cook until thick the following: sugar, flour, mustard, egg yolks, whole egg, milk, vinegar and butter. Add gelatin and remainder of ingredients. Chill and serve on lettuce leaf with mayonnaise. SERVES: 14

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Broccoli & Rice Casserole

2 small cans cream of mushroom soup
1 lb. Velveeta cubed
1 1/2 C. Minute Rice
1 16 oz. bag frozen broccoli cuts

Mix all together. Spread in a casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir and bake another 5 minutes.

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Asian Grilled Chicken
from Campbell's Kitchen

1 3/4 cups Swanson(R) Chicken Broth
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions: MIX broth, soy, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder and red pepper in shallow nonmetallic dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hr. Remove chicken from marinade. GRILL or broil chicken 15 min. or until done, turning and brushing often with marinade. HEAT remaining marinade to a boil and serve with chicken. Serves 4.

Swanson Kitchen Tip: This recipe is also great using Swanson(R) Natural Goodness(TM) or Certified Organic Chicken Broth in place of the regular chicken broth.
Kitchen Clip: Serve with a cucumber and tomato salad, dressed with your favorite prepared dressing

JOKES

    Once my wife and I had to take a flight that had 4 other stops before arriving at the Dallas-Forth Worth Airport. At the first stop, a little white truck drove up to the plane and my wife watched it pull up to the wing. She asked, "What's that truck doing?"
    I explained that some airlines don't completely fuel up a plane for various reasons & we were taking on more fuel. This process was repeated at the next three stops, and my wife watched the plane being fueled each time.
    At the last stop, I said, "Ya know, in spite of all these delays, we're making pretty good time."
    My wife pointed out the window and said, "I don't know. That lil' white truck is keeping up with us.
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My sister has the courage--but not always the skills--to tackle any home-repair project.

    For example, in her garage are pieces of a lawnmower she once tried to fix. So I wasn't surprised the day my other sister, Dianne, and I found our sister attacking her vacuum cleaner with a screwdriver.
    "I can't get this thing to cooperate," she explained when she saw us.
    "Why don't you drag it out to the garage and show it the lawnmower?" Dianne suggested.

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An absent-minded husband thought he had conquered his problem of trying to remember his wife's birthday and their anniversary. He opened an account with a florist, provided that florist with the dates and instructions to send flowers to his wife on these dates along with an appropriate note signed, "Your loving husband."

His wife was thrilled by this new display of attention and all went well until next year, on their anniversary, when he came home, kissed his wife and said off-handedly, "Nice flowers, honey. Where'd you get them?"

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THIS ONE IS ESPECIALLY FOR JERRY CLARK ...

There was this truck driver who had to deliver five hundred penguins to the state zoo. As he was driving his truck through the desert, the truck breaks down. After waiting by the side of the road for about three hours he waves another truck down and offers the driver $500 to take these penguins to the state zoo for him.

    The next day the first truck driver arrives in town and sees the second truck driver crossing the road with 500 penguins walking in single file behind him.
    The first truck driver jumps out of his truck and says, "What's going on? I gave you $500 to take these penguins to the zoo!"
    The second truck driver replies, "I did take them to the zoo. And I had enough money left over so now we're going to see a movie."

HELOISE

Make Your Own Donuts: Try this easy recipe: Separate and shape refrigerator biscuits (one can) and put into enough hot oil to cover them. Cook, not too fast, until golden brown. Let drain on a paper towel and roll in confectioners' sugar.
Buy Extra Toothbrushes When on Sale: Toothbrushes are great for cleaning more than your teeth. Store a couple under your kitchen or bathroom sink. Use a toothbrush to get rid of food clogged on the tines of forks. It's also good for cleaning coffee filters, handles or pots and pans and any other small space that's hard to reach.
Keeping Cats Away from Plants: Felines don't like the scent of citrus, so place several orange, lemon or lime peels around the soil of plants that need protection from nosy cats. It should repel their curious meddling.
Correct Way to Store Mushrooms: Put them unwashed in the refrigerator in a paper bag (not plastic) so they can breathe and they will remain fresh a lot longer. Be aware that if they are stored wet, they will become slimy.

AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...

Finally, huh! Since we last 'spoke', Ted and I spent 6 days at Monitor attending the annual 'Square and Compass Jamboree'! What fun! We were honored on Saturday evening (the 14th) to have Grand Master Wayne and Lady Jan in attendance as well as Associate Grand Matron Diane and Escort Gary and Associate Grand Patron Roy and Escort Mary! Also in attendance were RW Doug Tucker, Deputy Grand Master and Lady Glynis; RW Santy Lascano, Junior Grand Warden, and RW Dave Owen, Grand Secretary and Lady Karen ... plus ... PGM June Lee and PGP Chuck Callen. We had a mighty fine BBQ which followed a busy day of Eggs Benedict at Zarthan Lodge in Leavenworth, the annual golf tournament, and more Texas Hold-um! Winners of the Golf Tournament were Dave Owen, low ... and Peggy Weitman, high!

Then this past weekend. we went to Clarkston to help with a family BBQ dinner in honor of my Dad's 102nd Birthday! WOW! 102!!! That was Saturday ... on Sunday, Ted, Dad, my brother Marcus and myself drove down the Rattlesnake Grade out of Anatone to the Grande Ronde ... had breakfast at Boggan's Oasis and what a wonderful breakfast, too, I might add! Then on to Troy, OR ... and then back over the Blue Mountains via Mt. Misery! We were on roads that were barely passable! But our van made it fine ... My Dad and brother could remember taking horses down in that country fishing! On some of those roads, I would be scared to ride a horse! I did a lot of praying!!!

And talk about WARM! These days sure don't cool off much at night, huh! And everything is so dry and we do hope that we can continue to avoid fires! When driving to Monitor (out of Wenatchee), we noticed where they were having one and where one had been!

Until next time ... Hearty Patriot Hugs, happy thoughts and may God Bless You All!

** Connie

P. S. How come something that weighs three ounces make me gain five pounds?

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