STARSOF WASHINGTON
January 6th,2008
#8-001
Ofall the friends I've ever met,
You're the one I won'tforget
Andif I die
Before you do
I'll go to heaven
And wait foryou
I'llgive the angels
Back their wings
And risk the loss of everything
Just to prove
Myfriendship is true
I'm thankful to have
Family and Friends likeyou!
**Shared by Molly Stedman ... and Darlene Russell!
WorthyGrand Patron Phil's History of OES
Quoting BrotherPhil:Many
of you know that I am ahistory buff, especially Masonic History.Many of us would
like to speak 2languages.Do you know that you all do?The first is the one we
allhave spoken most of our life.The second is a beautiful and simple form
ofcommunication, which is simply the language of symbolism.
In my previous remarks, I have covered the triangle and its many forms in
theChapter room.I have covered the #5 made up of #3 and #2.I havealso covered
the Star Point Emblem, their colors and what each isportraying.I have also
covered why the Star appears upside down.And now I will cover another form.
In the Initiation Ceremony, the Conductress made another perfect form ...
thecircle.This has been the symbol of eternity and perfection for thousandsof
years.As each Star Point is circled, the eternal perfection of eachvirtue
portrayed by that heroine is symbolized.In the final circle of allthe Star
Points at the end of the lectures, the Conductress is symbolizing thatthe ideal
life must include all of these virtues.All movement inside thecircle of the Star
Points is done on the circle.All floor work outsidethe Star Points is done on
the square.Which is another less for anotherday ...
(To be continued ...)
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX...
Ijust got home from the hospital.Betty went in to surgery at8amand got out of
surgery at just before 1 pm.I talked with the Dr.and he was very happy with the
outcome.He said she had a very good canceroperation.He said that because of
other surgeries, he spent 2 hrs justcutting away old scar tissue before he found
the tumor.He is sure he gotall of it.We just have to wait for the reports on the
tumor.TheDoc thinks she will have a full recovery.
Betty got to her room about 3:30 pm and we got to see her --she lookedgood!She
is very tired and hurts.Please forward this and thank allfor the many prayers
they are appreciated and well accepted.
--Tom Schenewerk, PGP
**Rose Gross
Happy New Year from Louie and I.We surehope you had a great Christmas.
Just an update:I havesix Neutron Radiation treatments left:December 31st,
January 2, 3, 4, 8and 9.I have gotten really sick from the treatments, but with
the prayersof everyone, I am hanging in there.My daughter, Beverly Hills-Rakic
isstill here from
I would be grateful for continued prayers forstrength and encouragement for
Louie and my family as we face the daysahead.And I surely need God's comforting
hand surrounding me aswell.
Thank you forkeeping everyone updated on mycondition.
** Nancy JoTutino,PGM
(Saturday, Jan.5)…My
mother,AlmaBartosch,passed away Thursday evening.God is so amazing with Hisplans
of great detail.When we came over for the 13th radiation, we cameprepared to
spend the night at my Mom's house as
Therewill be no services at her request, but any desired memorials may be sent
to theChildren's
Thankyou everyone for yourprayers, cards, and emails.They have trulymade the
pathway I have walked this past two months a blessing each and everyday.I was
able to give my mother glad news about my cancer progress andmy prayer is that
she heard me.The tumors in my face and neck haveresponded far beyond all
expectations and the radiologist is thrilled with theprogress I have made.They
cannot even feel the edges of the tumorsanymore.I had a CT Scan done on Tuesday
of the tumors in my lungs inorder to prepare for a plan of chemotherapy for
their treatment.Theoncologist can't understand it, but those tumors have shrunk
in size aswell.I told him I knew it was because of the prayers being lifted up
onmy behalf.
Thankyou for sharing this message with any one you feel would want toknow.
** Nancy Jo Tutino,PGM
Sorry to do this for the Crab Dinner of Tacoma Chapter #126, January 19th
CrabDinner has been canceled.Willtry again next year.
OESLove,
**Johanna Langlow, WM Tacoma Chapter.
HiConnie -Could you please share this event in Stars ofWashington?Thanks!
LaurelAssembly 144, Rainbow for Girls, will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday,
Jan20th from 7:30 am to 1 pm at the Black Diamond Lodge, 3rd&Baker,
BlackDiamond, WA.Cost is $4.00.Everyone is welcome.
**Jeannette Carroll
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WW Grand RepresentativeLuncheon ...
DearConnie:
Would you please place this invitation in thenewsletter for me?
The Western Washington's GrandRepresentative Club Luncheon for Monday, January
14th 12:00 noon will be at
S.
Thankyou, Connie.What would we do without you.
Star Love,
** ValgeneOrlando, Worthy Matron, Delta Chapter 109
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GrandSentinel's Reception Site correction...
Connie- in this newsletter under calendar, Jan. 19, the reception for Dennis
Okicichis listed as being in Ballard.(The invitation is also printed which hasit
at
Also onthat date, the Sec.-Treas luncheon is listed at Ballard.I understand
thatis at the
**Irma Mathisen( I am also a member of Rada Uphus and co-chairman of
Dennis'sreception.)
Ooops!I just printed what was in the Official Visit Bookletthat we purchased at
Grand Chapter.Sorry!
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TrinityCourt, Order of the Amaranth, news ...
TrinityCourt Playhouse is Presenting a Murder Mystery Dinner
"THELAST TRAIN FROM PARIS"
Date:February 2, 2008
Time:4 PM
Place:North Hill Temple, W 706 Garland, Spokane, WA
Dinner:Beef stew, biscuits, cornbread, Jell-O salad, dessert.COST:$10.00per
person.
**Dennis Bippes
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MapleChapter Friendship Night invite...
ANight in theSand
MapleChapter #218 invites you to
FRIENDSHIPNIGHT
January30, 2008 at 7:30PM
CastleRock Masonic Temple, 126 - 1st Ave SW, Castle Rock,WA
Wearyour Hawaiianattire
**BeckyBatson,Secretary
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Didyou know...
To keep warm during Antarctica's freezing temperatures, emperor penguins
huddletogether in large groups.Once the penguins on the inner circle are
warm,they move to the outer edges allowing their fellow penguins a chance to
sharethe warmth of the circle.
Ah ... those wonderful Penguins.TOGETHEREVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!!!I understand if
you want to see a herd of them,you can visit the home of PGM Joanne&Escort Jerry
Clark'sresidence.
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Moresadness...
(12/30)HiConnie;
Agnes Pascoe, Frank Pascoe's mother passed awaylast night Dec. 30, 2007 at Group
Health Hospital in Redmond Washington. We havenot set a date for the memorial,
but it looks like a couple weeks away. She was90 years of age.
Cardsmay be sent to:
**Frank&LaNitaPascoe
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Sadness in
I received a phone call lastnight from Bernie Lawson, PGM 1997, her husband,
Jim, passed away last night(Sat., 12/29). He has not been well for a while now
and was in a Health carefacility for a few days. Talked to her a little bit ago
and the services are tobe in
BernadineLawson
17940 South Mountain Rd.
Santa Paula, CA. 93060
Memorials to:Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA.
94915-1200. Keep herin your prayers at this very sad time.
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Esther Club Luncheon invite...
TheEsther Club of
GRANDESTHER,MarilynSorensen
of the Magic Moments GrandFamilyand Her Sister StarPoints:
GRAND ADAHElaine Weigel
GRAND RUTHCharlotte Wilson
GRAND MARTHAArdith Swartz
GRAND ELECTABarbara Danforth
Saturday – February 9, 2008 - 12:00Noon
Reservations REQUIRED:$12.50 perperson.Check MUST accompanyreservation.
Please make checks payableto:“TheEsther Club”
Mail To:E. Charline Larson,
ACCEPTED NO LATER thanFEBRUARY 6th.
Please State Chapter&Office with reservation.Members may include their$3.00
dues.
** E. CharlineLarson
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Valentine Luncheoninvite,,,
Port Orchard Chapter#44
Take your Sweetheart orfriend to a
VALENTINE'SLUNCHEON
February 12, 2008 ... 1:00PM
Port Orchard Chapter, 1025Sydney Ave, PortOrchard
Price:$10.00
Prizes, Entertainment andfun forall.
Contact:BettyPoynor, 360-598-2518OR
Rose Gross, 360-876-2794fortickets.
** RoseGross
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GrandRepresentative Honor Night invite...
Could you add to the Stars of Washington the date of Wednesday, February
6,2008as theHonor Night for Betty Blackburn, Grand Representative toIndiana.This
event will take place at
Thanksfor your great work with your newsletter.
StarLove
**Kathy Blackburn, Worthy Matron
Occidental#28
OccidentalChapter No. 28 invitesyou to an Honor Nightfor
BettyBlackburn
GrandRepresentative of
February6, 2008 ...7:30P.M.
Aspecial invitation to
WorthyMatrons and Worthy Patrons of1998-1999and 1999-2000
Presentand Former Grand Representatives
DeputyInstructors
AllEasternStarMembers
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From:Montana Stars ... January 3rd, 2008 ...
FIVE BEST WINTERFOODS
Moreand more research shows that what we eat has a major impact on ourhealth.
GARLICis
a potent healer.Allicin, a chemical found in this aromatic bulb, appears to
deactivateviruses.
GINGERhas
a lot of heat, whichmakes it quite soothing in the winter time.
BARLEYis
a great source ofplant protein, B vitamins and fiber--both soluble (which
reducescholesterol.)
SWEETPOTATOESare
not high in caloriesand they contain no fat--despite their sugary taste!They are
loaded withimmune boosting compounds.
KALEis
an overallstrengthening food which is rich in calcium, iron and beta-carotene
and is alsohigh infiber.
From:Montana Stars ... December 18th ...Another Comment-
In ourBook of Instructions we have the lectures appropriate to each degree given bythe Star Points are based on the following Scriptures of theBible:
Adah - 11th Chapter ofJudges, verses 30 - 40
Ruth - 1st and 2nd Chapter of Ruth
Esther - 2ndthrough 5th Chapters of Esther
Martha - 11th Chapter of St. John, verses22-26
Electa - 2nd Epistle of John
Also, here inVirginia, we (the chapter) take a test every year on our ritual and
Book ofInstruction to get the Robert L. Clark Award.
---Dianna Gillard,editor of Cyber Chat of
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Abbey'sin heaven …
I can’t remember who sent this to me, but I do hope you enjoy itas much as I
did… and now I quote:Thisis
one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.I have no way to knowwho sent
it, but there is a beautiful soulworkingin
the dead letter office of the
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey,died last month.Theday after she died, my 4 year old
daughter Meredith was crying and talking abouthowmuchshe
missed Abbey.Sheasked
if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbeygotto
heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so
shedictated these words:
DearGod,
Will youplease take care of my dog?She died yesterday and is with you inheaven.
Imiss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even
thoughshe got sick.I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with
ballsand to swim.I am sending a picture of her so when you see her, you willknow
that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.
We put the letter in an envelope with
apicture of Abbey and Meredithandaddressed
it to God/Heaven.We put our return address on it.ThenMeredith pasted several
stamps on the front of the envelope because she said itwould take lots of stamps
to get the letter all the way to heaven.Thatafternoon she dropped it into the
letter box atthepostoffice.A
few days later, she asked if God hadgotten the letter yet. I told her that I
thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package
wrapped ingold paper on our frontporch addressed, "To Meredith , " in an
unfamiliarhand.Meredith opened it.Inside was a book by Mr. Rogerscalled, "When a
Pet Dies."Taped to the inside front cover was the letterwe had written to God in
its opened envelope.On the opposite page was thepicture of Abbey&Meredith and
this note:
DearMeredith,
Abbey arrived safely inheaven.Having
thepicture was a big help.I recognized Abbey right away.Abbeyisn't sick anymore.
Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in yourheart.Abbey loved being
your dog.
Sincewe don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep
yourpicture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to
keepand have something to remember Abbey by.
Thank
you for the beautifulletter and thank your mother for helping you write it and
sending it tome.What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially
foryou.
I send my blessings every day and
rememberthat I love you very much.By the way, I'm easy to find, I am
whereverthere is love.
Love,
God
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http://www.quizyourprofile.com/guessyournumber.swf
** Shared by Diane McQuery...
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Check this one out, too ... the flooding lastmonth!
http://www.pacificcohistory.org:80/hurricane.htm
This came from Paul Cooley via PGMGerry Shafer.WOW!What weather we have been
having.California now with all their snow ... and rain!What's this about
GlobalWarming???? Hmmm!Will have to ponder that forawhile.
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Back in the days of theAztecs, cocoa beans were valuable not only for their
culinary importance butalso as currency. Cocoa beans were often given as gifts
during importantceremonies and festivals. Even so, they also used the roasted
beans to make achocolate drink. Their version is much different from the hot
chocolate we knowtoday. The Aztecs actually drank it cold, flavoured with wine
and chili peppers,and not at all sweet.
Chocolate was discovered andbrought to
When it hit
It wasn't until the middle ofthe eighteenth century that chocolate began to
evolve past its drinkable form.First, cocoa powder was invented in
**About.com
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It'sa fact ...
The white-breasted nuthatch is nimble.In fact, nuthatches are the onlybirds that
regularly move headfirst down the truck of a tree.Why?They climb down headfirst
to discover the food woodpeckers missed on their wayup!Cool birds, huh!
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
(as takenfrom your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except those are listedin the Masonic Calendar.Chapters on the Westside will be highlightedRED and those on the Eastside in BLUE.The Cascades will be the dividingpoint!)
Reminders...January7th- January15th,2008
7January(1stMonday)...
*Bethlehem
Chapter, Deer Park...Stated
Meeting; Short Form; File for Officer.Serving:Eleanor Ball&Vivian
Griggs.Time:7:30 PM.
*Faith
Chapter,Parkland...StatedMeeting;
Long Form; Honor Secretary&Treasurer.Chapter Dress.Refreshment/Table
Decoration/Cleanup:Arlene&Margaret.Time:7:30 PM.
*Ferndale
Chapter...Stated
Meeting;Short Form.Game 10!Fan Appreciation with our SpecialFriends.Kitchen:Barb
Barquist&Sheila Kelly.Time:7:30 PM.
*Floral
Chapter, Monroe...
Stated Meeting; Short Form; Men's Night.SweatshirtNight.Servers:Chapter
Men.Time:7:30 PM.
*Madrona
Chapter, Anacortes...StatedMeeting;
Happy New Year.Serving:Cheryl Lee.Time:7:30PM.
*Oasis
Chapter, Ephrata...StatedMeeting;
Short Form; Happy New Year!Initiation.RefreshmentChairman:Pete
Peterson.Time:8:00 PM.
*Southgate
Chapter, Burien...StatedMeeting;
Short Form; Chapter Dress.New Years.Dining Room:Chaplain.Time:7:30 PM.
*Waitsburg
Chapter...Stated
Meeting;Long Form.Host/Hostess:Patty Loosmore&Jean Miller.Time:7:30 PM.
*Warren
Chapter, Tacoma...
StatedMeeting.Time:7:30 PM.
8 January(2nd
Tuesday) ...
*CentraliaChapter...
Stated meeting; Slippers&Robes.PM MarlaMiller&Shirley Blair.Balloting; The
Witches Castle(Prisoner).Refreshments:Lauren&Robin Jessup.Time:7:30 PM.
*Spokane
Chapter...Stated
Meeting; Birthdays!Serving:Helen Stowell&BerniceBostwick.Time:7:30 PM.
* Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting.Time:7:30 PM.
9 January(2nd
Wednesday)...
*Century
Chapter,Issaquah...
Potluck Dinner:6:00 PM.Stated Meeting; Top4; Balloting; Long Form.Chapter
Dress.Refreshments:PatHansen.Time:7:30 PM.
*Cyclamen
Chapter,Auburn...
ESTARL Dinner.Dining Room:Bernice&Louis Chubb.Stated Meeting.Time:7:30 PM.
*Evening
Star Chapter,Almira...
Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation.Refreshments:Ted&Mary Rice.Time:7:30 PM.
*Illihee
Chapter,Toppenish...
Stated Meeting; Initiation.Refreshments:Shirley&Jack Deane.Time:7:30 PM.
*Occidental
Chapter,Ballard...
LWJ Guild - Our Redeemer's Church.Time:12:00 noon.
*Pine
Tree Chapter, KettleFalls...
Stated Meeting; Happy New Year 2008!January is PruneBreakfastMonth (this is not
made-up, according to WM Bonnie!)Refreshments:Inge Mebes&Fey Moore
(Prunes???)Time:7:30 PM.
*Poulsbo
Chapter...Stated
Meeting; Short Form&Friends Night.Time:7:30 PM.
*Tacoma
Chapter...Stated
Meeting; Honoring New Years.Short Form; Dress of Choice.Time:7:30 PM.
*Tula
Chapter, Coupeville...Stated
Meeting.Time:7:30 PM.
10January(2ndThursday)
...
*Cedar
Chapter, Tacoma...
Stated Meeting; Long Form; Balloting.Honor Warder&Sentinel.Refreshments:Margie
Bungie.Time:7:30PM.
*Grand
Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam...Stated
Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress.Food&Paper Drive.Birthday Cake:Linda
Carlson.Refreshments:Leslie&PhilGreen.Time:7:30 PM.
*Harmony
Chapter, Waterville...StatedMeeting;
New Year Celebration.Serving:Dave Slagle&LeslieHaynes.Time:8:00 PM.
*Laurel
Chapter, Black Diamond...StatedMeeting;
Short Form; Sweatshirt Night.Serving:Jack&LilynneDavis.Time:7:30 PM.
*Mount
Baker Chapter, Mount Vernon...
StatedMeeting; Fancy Footwear Night.Honoring the offices of Ruth&Martha.Long
Form.Time:7:30 PM.
*Narcissus
Chapter, Orting...Stated
Meeting;Short Form.Serving:Lillian Gallion&Doris Louise Olene.Time:7:30 PM.
*Pacific
Chapter, Ilwaco...Stated
Meeting;Short Form; New Years!Refreshments&Decorations:Marla&Nancy.Time:8:00 PM.
*Port
OrchardChapter...
Stated Meeting; 'Let it Snow, Let it Snow' Men's Night;Long Form.Men do
refreshments&Table Decorations.Bring itemsfor our distressed member.Time:7:30
PM.
11 January(2ndFriday)
January 11th - 14th ... Astral Chapter'manning Indian John rest stop!
*Crystal
Chapter,Enumclaw...
Stated Meeting;Chapter's 106th Birthday!Honoring Chaplain,
Marshal,&Organist.Chapter Dress; Initiation;Short Form.Dining Room:Judy
Nielsen&Linda Krueger.Time:7:30 PM.
*Nesika
Chapter, Renton...
Dinner at 6:00 PM.Stated Meeting;Stated Meeting; Short Form; Skit for Masons;
ChapterDress.Star Points Skit.Honor Our Masonic Family.DiningRoom:Chrm:Amy
Smith.Time:7:30 PM.
12 January(2ndSaturday)
*Martha
Washington Chapter, Vancouver...
StatedMeeting;Honor
Day for Cathie Johnson Kent,Grand Representative of Kentuckyin WA.Time:2:00
PM.
*Silver
Star Chapter,Chelan...
Stated Meeting.Time:2:00 PM.
13 January(2nd
Sunday)
*Tyler
Chapter, University Place...Spaghetti
Dinner.12 noon - 4:00 PM.Chairperson:ClariceSidwell.
14 January(2nd
Monday)
*Analia
Chapter, Edmonds...
Fun&Games Day!
*Corinthian
Chapter, Tacoma...
StatedMeeting; Long Form; Honor Auxiliary, PM&PP.Refreshments:Marianne&Walt
Fletcher.Time:7:30 PM.
*Esther
Chapter, Port Angeles...
SocialMeeting. Winter Wonderland Theme.Time:7:30 PM.
*Martha
Chapter, Cheney...Supper:6:30
PM.Stated Meeting; Obligation.Time:7:30PM.
*Trinity
Chapter,Olympia...Stated
Meeting; Honor Night Top Eight; Short Form;Dress of Choice.Happy New
Years.Time:7:30 PM.
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