STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
October 13th, 2007
#7-044
 

Autumn leaf

If I were a leaf on a majestic tall tree,
And I had the choice, of which I could be,
I’d be a maple to turn orange yellow gold
When the cool autumn winds turned warm nights cold.

I’d want to be high as high could be,
So all of the world would be open to me.
I’d sway with the wind, spring, summer and fall
Up in the maple so big and so tall.

Then one moonlit night in October’s cold air,
A beautiful frost would come paint me with care.
All leaves would turn color, as God would have done
To give the world beauty for short days to come.

Then if I could choose on which day I would fall
I pick late October when winds came to call.
I’d choose Sunday morning so bright and sunny,
As sun through the leaves flowed golden as honey.

I’d pick the sweet moment, when the wind was just right
To let go of my limb and float nice and light
Drifting ever so calmly from the place of my birth,
Then gently lie down to my rest here on earth.
 
 
MESSAGE FROM OUR WORTHY GRAND MATRON
 

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT MARTHA CHAPTER OFFICIAL VISIT OF OCTOBER 22ND

 

            Due to the sad passing of Jane Henson, Worthy Matron of Martha Chapter, I have changed the date of their Chapter's Official Visit to Monday, November 12th.  This will be in the evening following the OV at White Rose Chapter that afternoon. 

            I felt that Martha Chapter has been heavily impacted by Jane's passing.  They will still have the Reception for Grand Adah as planned, but I wanted them to have a breather before holding another event.

            Our love and prayers go out to Brother Tom Henson who is the Worthy Patron, and to all the members of Martha Chapter during this difficult time.

 HUGS,

** Marjoe Richards, Worthy Grand Matron

 

 
 
 
ANOTHER MESSAGE FROM OUR WORTHY GRAND MATRON
 
To all members:
    If you are planning to attend the BOW event in Richmond, British Columbia, do NOT send your dinner reservations to the BC&Y contact shown on the
published information.  Send your reservation and payment to Bev Baller, Maple Leaf Chapter who is the Washington contact person.  If mailed to BC, it won't
get there in time.  I would suggest that you call Bev with your reservation as deadlines are fast approaching.  This is a fun event with our Sisters and
Brothers of BC & Yukon and Oregon.  I hope that we will have many of our Washington members sharing is this social time. 
HUGS,
** Marjoe Richards, Worthy Grand Matron of Washington
 

   

MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ...
 
BOW Exchange News ...
    Hi Connie,
        Thank you for putting in the last "Stars" about the BOW exchange that will happen in Richmond BC.  One thing that didn't come forward with all that information is that the Washington reservations need to go through me.  The Canadian mail is rather slow and from what I hear is sometimes not reliable.  So, if folks want to sign up, here are the points people need to know:
 
What:  2007 BOW Exchange Banquet
Where:  Best Western Richmond Hotel and Convention Centre
             Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
When:  Saturday, November 3
            Social Hour 6-7 pm,  Dinner at 7 pm
Dress:  Formal
Cost:  $40 CDN  Checks made out to "OES BOW Banquet"
Meal choice (to be designated with reservations):  Prime Rib or Salmon
    Please send reservations  with: Name, address, phone, email if available, and chapter along with meal choice(s) and check to :
Bev Baller
471 E. Smith Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-398-2337
bjballer@comcast.net
    Thank you for helping clear this up :o) Looking forward to a good Washington turn out!!!!!
** Bev Baller
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What do the birds sing on Halloween?
? Twick or Tweet!
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Thank you ...
    Dear Members,
        Thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend our reception.  We truly do appreciate your continued support.  We hope you all had a safe drive home.  Thank you again for all you do for our Order.
Sincerely,
** Diane Osborne, AGM & Roy Sharp, AGP
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Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
? Dayscare centers.
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Sad news ...

    Jerry Whyte husband of Dee Whyte, Past Grand Esther & Former Grand Representative of Scotland, passed away October 9th.  The services will be on October 20th at 2:00 PM at the Longview Community Church.  Dee’s address is: PO Box 2205, Longview 98632-8284.

** Mary Ellen Sparks

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What is Transylvania's national sport?

? Drac racing!

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Friendship Night ...
Howdy!  Ya'll come join us for a friendship night at
VICTORY CHAPTER in Millwood on
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:30 PM.
Come and see what Associate Patron Conrad Zachary &
Associate Matron Pro Tem Kathy Seville are up to!
All Associate Matrons, Associate Patrons and Eastern Star Friends are invited. 
** Kathy Seville, PM, AM-Protem
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How does a monster score a football touchdown?
? He runs over the ghoul line.
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Sickness and Distress -
    PGM Jo Ellen Reynalds, Idaho, will be in the hospital for back surgery.  Cards may be sent to her at:
        Jo Ellen Reynalds, PGM
        P.O. Box 532
        Osburn, ID 83849
---Martha Hendrickson, Montana Stars
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Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?
? He didn't have the guts!
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Country Faire
October 20th & 21st; 10 AM - 3 PM
Bring your friends and come to Tyler Chapter #248 Country Faire
There will be tables filled with specialty items, homemade baked goods, and crafts.
Browse for those special gifts for family, friends, or especially -- you!
Enjoy the Country Kitchen with homemade soups, sandwiches, and other goodies!
Located at Horace W. Tyler Lodge, 2530 Grandview DR W, University Place, WA
Phone:  253-564-9242
 
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What do skeletons say before they begin dining?
? Bone appetit!
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Official Visit Invite . . .
Pine Tree Chapter #77 ... Where everyday is special
Invites you to the Official Visit of
Worthy Grand Matron, Marjoe Richards and
Worthy Grand Patron, Phil Green
October 24, 2007; 7:30 PM
Kettle Falls Masonic Hall
645 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, Washington
Bob's Beef Stew with cornbread:  6:00 PM
RSVP:  509-722-6391
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What do ghosts serve for dessert?
? Ice Scream!
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Friendship Night Invite ,,,
Magnolia Chapter #194, Order of the Eastern Star, Millwood, Washington
You are cordially invited to FRIENDSHIP NIGHT
November 6, 2007; 7:30 PM
Honoring all Associate Matrons & Patrons and our own
BETTY ALLEN and PAUL ALLEN
N 3219 Argonne Road, Millwood, Washington
Refreshments following the meeting.
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Why do witches fly on brooms?
? Vacuum cleaner cords aren't long enough!
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Friendship Night Invite ...
    You are cordially invited to 'We are Thankful for Our Friends' Friendship Night at Clover Chapter #33 in Rathdrum, ID, November 7th.  The evening will begin at 5:45 PM with a 'Dime-A-Dip' potluck dinner.  All proceeds will be going to Benevolent & Estaral.  Meeting begins at 7:00 PM. 
    We will be honoring some very special friends.  Hope to see you there.
Star love,
** Ivy Randel, WM ... Bill Rigoli, WP
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When is it bad luck to meet a black cat?
? When you're a mouse!
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Pancake Breakfast ...
Magnolia Chapter is having another famous PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Millwood Masonic Hall, 3210 N. Argonne Road, Spokane, WA 99212
8:00 AM through Noon!
Menu includes homemade biscuits and gravy, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Milk, and of course ... PANCAKES!
All you can eat.  $6.00 for adults; $3.50 for children 10 and under.
Our country store will also be stocked with the latest in crafts items lovingly made by the Dorthea Collier Auxiliary and homemade goodies provided by our members!  DON'T MISS IT!
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What is the witch's favorite subject in school?
? Spelling!
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Vida Chapter's Friendship Night ...

HOP ON THE NEXT FREIGHT TRAIN and 

Come on down to VIDA Chapter for our

"HOBO" Friends Night
Tuesday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m.
South Tacoma Masonic Hall
5405 So. Puget Sound, Tacoma
    Dress up in your finest HOBO outfit, and join us for the HOBO Reunion, and an evening of fun.

** Marge Todd, PM

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What do you call a skeleton who won't work?
? Lazy bones!
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Penny Auction ...
Magnolia Chapter OES is having it's Fifth Annual PENNY AUCTION.
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007, Millwood Masonic Temple, 3219 N. Argonne Road, Spokane, WA 99212.  (Parking in the back off Dalton Rd)
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Lunch menu includes:  Loaded Baked Potato, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Chili and Chips.
Lunch prices start at $3.50; Beverage $1.00; Root Beer Float $1.50
We will have over 300 new items that will be auctioned off for just a penny each - that's right - one little penny!  How can we do it?  Just come on over to Millwood and see!  It will be great fun, so bring all your friends along too!  You must be present to win.  Winners to be announced promptly at 1:00 PM.  DON'T MISS IT!!
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Why don't skeletons like parties?
? They have no body to dance with!
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Madrona Chapter news ...
Connie
    Monday Oct 15th is Madrona Chapter's Cabbage Patch soup night. Fee $ 5.00 the proceeds go to the wishing tree kids at Christmas time.ALSO will have Costume Party that night & After the meeting a special program down stairs. Hope to see you all there.
Thank You
** WM Mary Gibson
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What do you call a friendly dead Egyptian?
? A chummy mummy!!
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New Insults, Please
            Call someone a weasel, and that person will take offense. But the remark could be a compliment, too.
            For one thing, weasels are among the most flexible creatures on the planet, and flexibility is a plus, right? With weasels it's their spines that are especially bendable -- so bendable, in fact, that the average weasel can make a U-turn in the narrow confines of a gopher's burrow.
            Also, weasels are not finicky when it comes to food. Nor do they play favorites. The Long-tailed Weasel, for instance, preys on rabbits, chipmunks, shrews, rats, birds . . . even insects and earthworms when the mood strikes.
            And finally, contrary to myth, weasels don't suck the blood of their victims. They merely lick the blood from open wounds.

** e-Nature

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What do you call a fat Jack-O-Lantern?

? A plumpkin!

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Sadness in South Carolina ...

    It is with a very sad heart that I tell you that Brother Fred Caldwell, PGP, passed away today(10/10) around 3 pm. Brother Bill Burgess, PGP, and I were on our way to the hospital to see Brother Fred but didn't make it before he passed away but we did spend some time with Sister Judy, Sister Kathy and Fred & Judy's son Brett. This is a great loss to our Order as well as to us personally. The tentative arrangements are as follows: Saturday, 10/13, visitation from 7 pm-9 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Rd, Columbia 29209, (803) 776-1094. Funeral Sunday, 10/14, at 3 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home. If there is any change in the arrangements, I will let you know.

** Sharon Lee

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Afton Chapter News ...

    Hi Connie,

        I wanted to let you know that Afton Chapter No. 103 in Marysville now meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, except in July & August and the 1st Wednesday in April, and the 3rd Wednesday in June, November and December.  We still meet at 7:30 PM.

** Irene Laughlin, Worthy Matron

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What kind of mistakes do spooks make?

? Boo boos!

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Important News ...
    Would you please make a note and let everyone know that Alderwood Chapter will NOT be having a rib dinner on October 14.  Probably not this year.
* * Betty Power, WM, Alderwood Chapter, Everett
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What monster flies his kite in a rain storm?
? Benjamin Frankenstein!
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Lost & Found ...
    Hi Connie, could you please put the following in Stars:
        Did you end up with the wrong coat after the OV of Martha Washington and Lackamas Chapters on Saturday September 30th.  We are missing a leather jacket with a cell phone in the pocket and we have a different jacket left.  If you have it please let Mary Helen know either by phone, 360-254-4416 or e-mail, mary-helen-johnson@comcast.net  and I will arrange a switch.  Thank you so much.
* * Mary Helen Johnson
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What do witches put on their hair?
? Scare spray!
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Something to think about ...
Hi Connie. 
    I feel that this info that I am sending to you is important enough that all of our members should know about it!. 
        Prop #1/  Rapid transit.
   If  this measure passes it will increase sales taxes  6 cents per $10 purchase for $150.   Annually.  car tabs taxes would increase by $80.00  per
year per $10,000 of vehicle value.  
  This does not just effect the west side but everyone!
* * PGM Margaret Morgan
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What was the favorite game at the ghosts' birthday party?
? Hide and shriek!
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Southgate Chapter News ...
Hi Connie,
    Southgate Chapter in Burien needs to get the word out to all our Sisters & Brothers that we have a chair lift in our building that is not working.  Because of this, we are conducting  our  meetings in the dining room.  Our Official Visit is October 15th and we had planned to have a 25 cents/dip potluck dinner prior to the meeting.  We now cannot do this because of having to set up chapter in the dining room.
    We are having the honor night for Grand Representative Bob Beebe on November 5th  and will undoubtedly have to also have that meeting in the dining room.  Our dining room is a large room and we will have no problem with seating but we want everyone to be aware that the meetings and refreshments will be in the same room, and we just need the patience of the membership.
    We look forward to the attendance of many members at both events.  See you then!!
** Donna Craig, Secretary
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How does a witch tell time?
? She looks at her witch watch!
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Delta Chapter news ...

    Delta Chapter will be celebrating their 98th Birthday Night on November 1st at 7:30 p.m. WM Sister Valgene and WP Brother Joey Orlando welcome all members and visitors to help Delta celebrate their special night. Delta’s mother chapter.  Occidental and daughter chapter, Southgate are especially welcome. Past Matrons and Past Patrons and 50 year members as well as their 5 year WM & WP Sister Phyllis and Brother Bud Robinson will be honored. Special invitation to 2002-2003 “Blue Note” WMs and “B Sharp” WPs. It will be short form and Sister Phyllis dress or chapter dress.  It is the last chance to buy raffle tickets to win the flag quilt, before drawing on November 6th.  See WM Sister Valgene Orlando for tickets. Money goes to the Tukwila Food Pantry.

** Judy Pugh

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Which story do all little witches love to hear at bedtime?

? Ghoul Deluxe and the Three Scares

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Turkey Dinner date change ...

    Hi Connie - Please make a notation in the next Stars of Washington that Juanita Chapter 187 in Des Moines has changed the date for their Turkey Dinner from November 2nd to December 7th.  Dinner will be served starting at 6:15.  Thank you -

** Lea Polich WM

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Who won the skeleton beauty contest?

? No body!

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Message from Amaranth Grand Secretary ...

 

H.L. Jane Henson, RM Jewel of the Valley Ct. #50 in Spokane, WA.  (and Worthy Matron of Martha Chapter, Cheney!)

            Jane was initiated August 12, 1977 in Minnie Selby Ct.#3, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and affiliated from that Court to Jewel of the Valley Ct 50, which was Jewel Ct #50 at that time, in June 1985.  She was Royal Matron in 1992 while she was still working at Eastern Washington University as a secretary.  She was enjoying her retirement and the opportunity to be more active and RM once again  and this time with her husband.  He had been too ill for several years to be active in our Court and had only been healthy enough for the past few years.  They were enjoying their year and having time to be more active and do a little traveling.  She was Worthy Matron in Cheney and he is Worthy Patron in Martha Chapter as well. They were active in a Masonic Camping group. 

            They bought a Motor Home, which was easier for Tom.  This past early summer they had made a trip back to Kentucky and other places where they visited family and old friends.  She had mentioned several times a dear friend in Alaska, which she had hoped to visit.  That friend was in "fragile" health, according to Jane.  Things like this make me realize how "fragile" we all are.  
            She was a great asset to our Amaranth Court and supporter of GC.  She was articulate and poised as our RM.  She always seemed to have the right words to say.  She will be greatly missed as will Lillian C. & John B.  I think Nadine will step up to the plate and carry forward.  I hope that the Court can stay together and we can build the Court.

    Thank you for listening.   Esther Auld, Sec., Jewel of the Valley Ct.

    Memorial Gifts:  Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur, Spokane, WA 99202; Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 911 W. 5th, Spokane, WA 99204
    Please keep her husband S.K. Tom Henson in your thoughts and prayers. Cards may be sent to: Tom Henson, 717 N. 8th St., Cheney, WA 99004-1322.

    Also keep Jewel Ct. in your thoughts this has been a difficult last two weeks

with the loss of three members. Thanks.

 

   A new phone number for Barbara Waterman, PGRM 253 306 4038.  Please change it in your records.  This is on Verizon and is a cell phone. The previous number (with the 509 area code) is good until 10/20/07.

Thank you.

   

 

    I  have received the following two messages from members.  Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.

#1    Wenatchee Ct. #11:  H.L. Marjorie Beall, Grand Faith, sister passed away this past Saturday. Marjorie's address: 307 Whitebirch Pl. Wenatchee, 98801-2562.  She was also the Aunt to H.L. Andrea Ames, Grand Marshal.  Andrea's address: 5001 Joe Miller rd. Wenatchee 98801-8927.

I know they both could use some cards.

#2  Halcyon Ct. :  I received a sad phone message from Millie Benedict saying that Herb had died.  Her address is 3309 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver 98661.  Please keep her in your prayers.  Kathy Anicker, RM, Halcycon Ct. #30

    Please pass the above information on to those without e-mail. Thank you.

 

    Received information about H.L. Ervie Jackson, Capitol ct. and PGG of Job's Daughters.  had a mild heart attack and had new stents put in.  She is out of ICU. Send cards to H.L. Ervie Jackson

4011 #56 Tral S.E. Olympia, WA 98501

    S.K. Dennis Wilke has had by-pass surgery and needs some encouragement.  He and his wife Jean belong to Jewel of the Valley Ct. Send cards to: Dennis Wilke, 10401 E. Alki, Spokane, WA 99206-3881.

   Joanne Houston is now home recouping after her back surgery. Please keep these members in your thoughts and prayers. Please pass the above information on to members not receiving e-mail.

    Also thank you for all your prayers for Jewel of the Valley Ct. They had their meeting and are planning a rest stop. They appreciate all the good wishes for their court.

 

    H.L. Joanne Houston:  She is at H.L. Karin Lawson house until this weekend. She is feeling much better and wishes to thank all the members for their calls and cards.

    H.L. Ruth Scofield just celebrated her 85th birthday and is feeling much better after her car accident and hospitalization.  The bruising on her arm is  getting better.  She just needs to follow her diabetes diet and eat  regularly.

    Also I have just received the Supreme court amendments, so will be working at getting those out to the courts, etc.

 

** Bonnie McCroskey, Gr. Sec. WA

 
 
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 ...  October 13th - 31st, 2007
 
 

14 October (2nd Sunday)

National Children's Day

* Alderwood Chapter,Everett... Fund Raiser: Rib Dinner. 1 - 4 PM. ... CANCELLED

15 October (3rd Monday)
* Bethlehem Chapter, Deer Park ... Stated Meeting; Happy Halloween; Initiation; Long Opening.  Serving:  Luci & Bob Bristow.  Time:  7:30 PM.
* Faith Chapter, Lakewood ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Top Eight-Honor Night/Halloween Theme/Halloween Dress.  Chairperson:  Gini & Betty Croft.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Ferndale Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Game 5!  All-Star Game with International Guests.  Kitchen:  All members.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Floral Chapter, Monroe ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Friends' Night; Pie Auction; Honor Side Liners.  Servers:  All members.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Cabbage Patch Soup Night:  6:00 PM.  Stated Meeting.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Southgate Chapter, Burien ... 2-Bit/Dip Dinner.  Stated Meeting; Long Form; Chapter Dress; Official Visit.  Dining Room:  Adah.  Time:  7:30 PM.
* Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Halloween.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
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16 October (3rd Tuesday) ...
 
Bosses' Day
World Food Day
  • Everett Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Long Form.  Refreshments:  Carolyn Carlile.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Greenwood Chapter, Seattle .. Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter's Birthday Party.  Honor PM & PP, 50-year Members & Oct. Birthdays.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Hope Chapter, Oakesdale ... Stated Meeting; Initiation.  Treats:  Kathy & Len Seville.  Time:  8:00 PM.   
  • Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ... Stated Meeting; Remember When with Lynn Ferguson.  Refreshments:  Lynn Ferguson.  Time: 7:30 PM. 
  • Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham ... Stated Meeting; Honor PM & PP & 50-year Members.  Dining Room:  Gloria VanMoorhem & Rosemary Horn.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Priscilla Chapter, Port Gamble ... Stated Meeting; Friendship Night; Welcome Autumn.  Time:  7:30 PM.
 
17 October (3rd Wednesday) ...
  • Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver ... Stated Meeting; Honor Star Points; Renew Obligation.  Cancer Program.  Long Form; Chapter Dress.  Serving:  Charlotte Bryant.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated Meeting; Honor Chaplain, Marshal & Organist.  Balloting; Long Form; Chapter Dress; October Birthdays.  Time:  7:30 PM.
 
18 October (3rd Thursday) ...
  • Adelphi Chapter, Spokane ... Stated Meeting; Short Form.  Refreshments:  Lois McConnell & Rosey Coulson.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Alderwood Chapter, Everett ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Costume Night; October B'days.  Refreshments:  Janet & Tom Busby.  Greeter:  Janet Busby.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Lackamas Chapter, Washougal ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Halloween.  Refreshments & Decorations:  Cecil & Joanne Tackett.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Halloween Dress; Balloting; October Birthdays.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Reliance Chapter, Bremerton ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; 'Ghosts & Goblins'.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Tyler Chapter, University Place ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honor Night - Top 8.  Dress of Choice.  Costume Ball.  Chairperson:  Mary Kingsbury.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Waitsburg Chapter ... Official Visit with Alki Chapter.  Time:  7:30 PM.
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19 October (3rd Friday) ...
 
Oct. 19th - 22nd ... Bethlehem Chapter 'manning' Sprague Reststop; Eastside.  BAKE COOKIES!
Oct. 19th - 22nd ... Oasis Chapter 'manning' Indian John Reststop, West-bound. 
 
 
20 October (3rd Saturday) ...
 
Sweetest Day
Oct. 20th - 21st ... Tyler Chapter's Country Fair.  10 AM - 3 PM.  Chairs:  Clarice Sidwell, Ann Estess & Bob Bennett. 
  • Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ... Bazaar & Bulb Sale. 
  • Reliance Chapter, Bremerton ... Fund Raiser ... 'Night in Italy'. 
 
22 October (4th Monday) ...
  • Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Halloween Friends Night.  Refreshments:  Special Committee.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Esther Chapter, Port Angeles ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Friends Night.  Theme:  'Give a hoot!'  Serving:  Chapter Members.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Trinity Chapter, Olympia ... Stated Meeting; Honor Start Points; Long Form; Dress of Choice.  History:  Lois Williams.  Refreshments:  Lane C. & Ruth W.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
 
23 October (4th Tuesday)
  • Centralia Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Twin City Nite & Honor Sideliners.  PM Marjorie Bamford & Francis Brink.  Short Form; Balloting; Find the Lion in Oz.  Refreshments:  All Members & Mauels & McKinley.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Spokane Chapter ... Dinner:  6:00 PM.  Stated Meeting; Official Visit.  Serving:  Billie Hill & Anne Holloway.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Hobo Friend's Night.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Weyennah at Hall.  Time: 7:00 PM. 
 
24 October (4th Wednesday)
 
United Nations Day
  • Century Chapter, Issaquah ... Stated Meeting; 'Bats in the Belfry'.  Halloween Party; Honor Warder & Sentinel; Celebrate Oct. Birthdays & Anniversaries.  Short Form; Halloween Dress.  Refreshments:  Florence Harper.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn ... Honor Night for Phyllis Hippler, Grand Representative of Delaware in Washington.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver ... Social Club.
  • Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Stated Meeting; Balloting; Long Form.  Refreshments:  Juanita Dobbs.  Time: 7:30 PM. 
  • Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Souper Supper:  6:00 PM.  Stated Meeting; Official Visit of the WGM.  Long Form.  Light Refreshments following.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Tacoma Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Honor Warder & Sentinel.  Initiation.  Short Form; Chapter Dress.  Time:  7:30 PM, 
 
25 October (4th Thursday)
  •  Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honor Marshal & Chaplain.  Halloween Dress-up.  Refreshments & Decorations:  Holly Butterfield.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Grand Coulee ... Stated Meeting;Short Form; Costume Dress - Halloween.  Refreshments:  Joyce Moore & Madeleine Marchant.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Harmony Chapter, Waterville ... Stated Meeting; Official Visit of our WGM & WGP.  Long Form.  Serving:  All Chapter members.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Stated Meeting.  Long Form.  Serving:  Nellie Shea & Betty Williams.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
26 October (4th Friday)
 
Full Moon
 
 
27 October (4th Saturday)
  • Southgate Chapter, Burien ... Halloween Family Party!
  • Tacoma Chapter ... Biergarten.  Chairs:  Karen Gregerson & Wm. Miller.  Time:  11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
  • Welcome Chapter, Shelton ... Stated Meeting; Victory!  End of One Era, Start of Another!  Long Form.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Lumberjack Feed; all members help & serve the 'road kill'!  Diane Gerking, AM, Chair. 
 
28 October (4th Sunday)
 
Mother-in-law Day
  • Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ... Pancake Breakfast. 
  • Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ... OV Practice with Trinity Chapter.  Time:  2 - 4 PM. 
 
29 October (5th Monday)
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... PM & PP Dinner. 
 
30 October (5th Tuesday)
  • Naomi Chapter, Puyallup ... Friends Night & Honor Night (Halloween).  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Priscilla Chapter, Port Gamble ... Official Visit of WGM Marjoe Richards.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
31 October (5th Wednesday)
 
Happy Halloween ...
 
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 
OCTOBER MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR
  • October 14 ... SR:  Valley of Everett ... Executive Council, 2:00 PM.
  • October 15 ... OES:  OV; Southgate Chapter, Burien.  7:30 PM.
  • October 16 .. GL:  Seattle Valley Scottish Rite - An evening with the Grand Master.  Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Meeting:  7:30 PM; TU.
  • October 16 ... OES:  OV; Rada Uphus Chapter, Bothell.  7:30 PM.
  • October 17 ... OES:  OV; Sunnyside Chapter & Sunshine Chapter, Sunnyside.  7:30 PM.
  • October 17 ... GL:  Surprise Visit; Contact your DDGM for further information.  Meeting:  7:35 PM; TU.
  • October 18 ... OES:  OV; Alki Chapter's 115th Celebration & Waitsburg Chapter; Walla Walla.  7:30 PM.
  • October 18 ... GL:  VADM Homer N. Wallin Chapter, National Sojourners, Nile Temple.  Dinner:  6:00 PM; Meeting:  7:00 PM; TU; Ladies.
  • October 19 ... OES:  Inland Empire Grand Representatives Luncheon, Spokane.
  • October 19 ... OES:  Inland Empire Past Matrons & Past Patrons Dinner; Spokane.
  • October 19 ... GL:  District 11 Meeting; Sequim Masonic Temple, Toys For Tots; TU; Ladies.
  • October 20 ... OES:  Inland Empire Line Officers Instructor & Inland Empire Secretary/Treasurer Instruction with Luncheon; Spokane.
  • October 20 ... OES:  Reception for Elaine Weigel, Grand Adah, Cheney.  7:30 PM.
  • October 20 ... GL:  DeMolay Grand Masters Class.  Meeting:  10:00 AM.  TU.
  • October 22 ... OES:  OV; Martha Chapter, Cheney.  7:30 PM.   RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 12th; 7:30 PM. 
  • October 22 ... GL:  Finance Committee Meeting; Seattle Scottish Rite.  Meeting:  1:30 PM; CTU.
  • October 22 ... SR:  Valley of Spokane ... Executive Committee Meeting; 6:00 PM.
  • October 23 ... OES:  OV; Spokane Chapter, Spokane.  7:30 PM.
  • October 24 ... OES:  OV; Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls.  7:30 PM.
  • October 24 ... SR:  Valley of Olympia ... Chicken Breasts Dinner; Consistory, Feast of Tishri, Speaker.  6:30 PM. 
  • October 24 ... GL:  Spokane VA Hospital; GM Visit & Picnic.  11:00 AM; TU; Ladies.
  • October 25 ... GL:  Spokane Shrine Hospital Visit.  10:00 AM; TU; Ladies.
  • October 25 ... OES:  OV; Harmony Chapter, Waterville.  7:30 PM.
  • October 26 ... OES:  OV; Okanogan Chapter & Methow Valley Chapter, Okanogan.  7:30 PM.
  • October 26 ... GL:  Districts 27 & 33 Meeting; Audubon Park Lodge No. 272; Toys for Tots. 
  • October 26 ... SR:  Valley of Everett ... Feast of Tishri; 6:30 PM Punch Bowl Social; 7:00 PM Dinner. Ladies, Guests and Children are invited to attend.
  • October 26 ... SR:  Valley of Everett ... Council of Kadosh; 6:30 PM Buffet.  9th & 10th Degree. 
  • October 27 ... GL:  Newport Lodge No. 144 Lumberjack Feed & Stated.  Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Meeting:  7:30 PM.  Loggers Dress.
  • October 27 ... OES:  North Central WA All Stars Luncheon; Coulee Dam.
  • October 27 ... OES:  Reception for Marilyn Sorensen, Grand Esther; Almira.  7:30 PM.
  • October 29 ... OES:  OV; Guiding Star Chapter's 100th Year; Sumner.  7:30 PM.
  • October 30 ... OES:  OV; Priscilla Chapter's 100th Year; Port Gamble.  7:30 PM.
  • October 31 ... GL:  Washington Lodge No. 4's 150th Year Anniversary Celebration. 

 

OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron

GL:  Events with the Grand Master
SR:  Events of the Scottish Rite Valleys
TU = Team Uniform - consisting of blue blazer, grey slacks, white shirt and team tie.
CTU = Casual Team Uniform - grey slacks, blue Masonic polo shirt OR any of the previous GL casual shirts 
 

 

INVITATION

 

Evening Star Chapter #108

Invites you to a Reception

Honoring the Station of

Grand Esther and

 

MARILYN SORENSEN

 

Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 7:30 PM

Wilbur high school multi purpose room, Wilbur,  Washington

 

Special invitations to:

Chapter Esthers

All Current and Former Grand Representatives

Key Note Deputy Instructors

All Current and Past deputy instructors

WM AND WP 1978-79 & 1986-87

North Central All Stars

All Eastern Star Members, Family and Friends

(Monetary gifts will be given to ESTARL, a Grand Chapter Charity)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES FROM OUR GRAND SECRETARY

 

BLUE BOOK CHANGES

 

Evergreen News Editor's Phone Number:  Joan Breda - (425) 483-7168

Evergreen News Co-Editor Phone Number:  Lea Riley - (425) 773-8263

 

Address change for Sunshine No. 94 Chapter Secretary & Lamplighter Deputy Instructor:

    Barbara Richman

    1420 Meade AVE, APT 21

    Prosser, WA 99350-1460

 

Address change for Corinthian No. 172 Secretary:

    Evelyn Rohrs

    2525 - 86th AVE W #116   

    University Place, WA 98466

 

Address change for Waconda No. 217 Secretary, pro tem:

    Lila Lindsey (Robert)

    11209 Crescent Valley DR NW

    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

 

Lewis Chapter No. 198 recently installed officers:

   Worthy Matron

    Margaret (Peggy) Cybulski

    810 Pierce

    Steilacoom, WA 98388

    253-582-5282

 

   Treasurer:

    Dorothy A. Burrell

    8046 Mercer CT NE

    Lacey, WA 98516

    360-456-2855

 

    Book of Instruction, Blue Books and Constitution & Bylaws Amendments are available for ordering.  (See your Chapter Secretary.)

** Sandra K. Henry, Grand Secretary

 

 

 

 
GRAND CHAPTER OF WASHINGTON, OES
Report of the Jurisprudence Committee, June 2007
 
RESOLUTION NO. 1:  Passed, after deleting mention of 'A special session for the purpose of'
    To change time of Grand Chapter closing to allow for an open installation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2:  Withdrawn
    To create a member-at-large standing for members of chapters whose charters have been forfeited or arrested.
RESOLUTION NO. 3:  Passed
    To have the same committee that was serving at the time of the Triennial Session remain in place for the next Triennium.
RESOLUTION NO. 4:  Passed
    To have Grand Chapter closed before Installation of Officers.
RESOLUTION NO. 5:  Failed
    To limit terms of office (subordinated Chapter Secretaries and Treasurers,)
RESOLUTION NO. 6:  Passed
    To create an appointed secretary position for the Finance Committee as recommended in the Finance Committee Report at the 2005 Grand Chapter Session.
RESOLUTION NO. 7:  Passed
    To amend the duties of the Grand Secretary if the resolution creating a secretary for the Finance Committee is approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 8:  Passed
    To update the Constitution & By-Laws to allow using more modern balloting procedures, such as what our Washington Grand Lodge uses.
RESOLUTION NO. 9:  Passed
    To update the Constitution & By-Laws to allow use of an electronic version of a Secretary's seal for those who wish to save time and postage, by using e-mail or facsimile.
RESOLUTION NO. 10:  Withdrawn
    To update the Constitution & By-Laws to allow publishing the Constitution & By-Laws in an 8-1/2 x 11 inch format (paper size) for easier reading and distribution in printed and/or electronically unalterable format.
RESOLUTION NO. 11:  Passed
    To avoid the appearance of favoritism and/or electioneering in the event of a vacancy in an Elective (Grand) Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 12:  Passed
    To clarify a demit as to how long a member may visit a chapter.
RESOLUTION NO. 13:  Passed
    To provide for donors the option of donating to the trust fund or directly to the moneys available or scholarships for a period not to exceed the end of the 2010 Grand Chapter year.  There is no current provision for donating funds for immediate dispersion to scholarship.s
RESOLUTION NO. 14:  Passed
    To make it a requirement to do four (4) Long Forms per Chapter year, this can include the Official Visit for the Chapter that does opening.
RESOLUTION NO. 15:  Passed
    To change the date of Grand Chapter from the last Monday in June to the fourth Monday in June to equalize Grand Chapter sessions.
RESOLUTION NO. 16:  Passed
    To update the Constitution & By-Laws to allow publishing the Proceedings in an 8-1/2 x 11 inch format (paper size) for easier reading and distributing in printed and/or electronically unalterable format.
 
Approved:  ___ s/Marjoe Richards _____
                    Worthy Grand Matron 
 
 
INVITATION ...

 

Crystal Chapter No. 68
Cordially invites you to the Honor Night for
 
JUDY NIELSEN
Grand Representative of South Dakota in Washington
 
Friday, November 30th, 2007, 7:30 PM
Masonic Hall, 42810 - 264th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA
 
Special invitation to
Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons 1987 - 1988
Parasol Deputy Instructors & All Deputy Instructors
All current and former Grand Representatives
Special invitation to all OES family and friends.
 
 
YOU KNOW YOU'RE GETTING 'MARVELOUSLY MATURE' WHEN.............
  1. You and your teeth don't sleep together.
  2. Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren't wearing any.
  3. At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you're not eating cereal.
  4. Your back goes out but you stay home.
  5. When you wake up looking like your driver's license picture.
  6. It takes two tries to get up from the couch.
  7. When your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio.
  8. When happy hour is a nap.
  9. When you're on vacation and your energy runs out before your money does.
  10. When you say something to your kids that your mother said to you and you always hated it.
  11. When all you want for your birthday is to not be reminded of your age.
  12. When you step off a curb and look down one more time to make sure the street is still there.
  13. Your idea of weight lifting is standing up.
  14. It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired.
  15. Your memory is shorter and your complaining lasts longer.
  16. Your address book has mostly names that start with Dr.
  17. You sit in a rocking chair and can't get it going.
  18. The pharmacist has become your new best friend.
  19. Getting "lucky" means you found your car in the parking lot.
  20. The twinkle in your eye is merely a reflection from the sun on your bifocals.
  21. It takes twice as long - to look half as good.
  22. Everything hurts, and what doesn't hurt - doesn't work.
  23. You look for your glasses for half an hour and they were on your head the whole time. 
  24. You sink your teeth into a steak - and they stay there. 
  25. You give up all your bad habits and still don't feel good. 
  26. You have more patience, but it is actually that you just don't care anymore. 
  27. You finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart. 
  28. You wonder how you could be over the hill when you don't even remember being on top of it.
** Shared by Ken Lee
 

 

INVITATION

 

Cyclamen Chapter # 65

Invites you to an Honor Night for

 

PHYLLIS HIPPLER

Grand Representative of Delaware

 

October 24, 2007; 7:30 PM 

Auburn Masonic Temple

10 Main Street

Auburn, WA

 

A special invitation to

Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons

1981-1982 1987–1988 1993-1994 2004–2005

Seabelle Deputy Instructors

Nesika and Laurel Chapter members

All Eastern Star family and friends

 
 
MASONIC NEWS
 
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
 
 
 
October 15th (Monday)
* Langley Lodge No. 218 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up Night.  7:00 PM.
October 16th (Tuesday)
* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Stated Meeting; Step UP Night.  7:30 PM.
* Kulshan International Lodge No. 186 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... 6:30 PM Dinner.  Stated Meeting following.
* Whidbey Lodge No. 15 ... Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Stated Meeting; Elections.  7:30 PM.
October 17th (Wednesday)
* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Stated Meeting; Rusty Mason Night.  7:30 PM. 
* Kettle Falls Lodge No. 130 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 18th (Thursday)
* Garfield Lodge No. 41 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up.  7:30 PM.
* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Whatcom Lodge No. 151 ... Dinner at 5:30 PM.  Stated Meeting: 6:30 PM. 
October 22nd (Monday)
* Deer Park Lodge No. 134 ... Pumpkin Fest:  6:30 PM.  Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 23rd (Tuesday)
*  Burlington-United Lodge No. 93 ... Special Meeting; Abbotsford to visit.  Oyster Stew.  7:30 PM.
*  Damascus Lodge No. 199 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up Night.  7:30 PM. 
October 24th (Wednesday)
* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up Night.  7:30 PM.
October 27th (Saturday)
* Corinthian Lodge No. 27, AF&AM, Trail, BC ... Ladies Night.  Open to all Masons & Guests at the Warfield Community Hall. 
* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Annual Lumberjack Feed; meeting following.  6:00 PM. 
* Skykomish Lodge No. 259 ... Installation of Officers.  2:00 PM.
October 31st (Wednesday)
* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Halloween Party 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
 
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Re:  GM'S Visit to VA Hospital ...

Brethren all,
  There has been some discussion as to whether, or not, there will be a BBQ at the conclusion of the Grand Master's visit to the VA Hospital the day of October 24th in Spokane.  I just received a call from WB Jerry Gendreau, Worshipful Master of Deer Park Lodge #134, and the MSA Hospital Visitation representative.  He advises me that there will only be cookies and coffee. 
** RWB Douglas E. Tucker, DGM

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Important news ...
    Brethren, we have been asked to remind you - if you are planning to attend the District Meeting on Friday October 26 - to consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy, or a cash contribution for Toys for Tots.
    Thanks in advance for your thoughtfulness, support,  and consideration of this wonderful and worthwhile project of the United States Marine Corps.
    See you in a couple weeks at Audubon Park Lodge.
Fraternally,
** VW Chuck Young & VW Brian Gilbert

 

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Long Range Planning Workshop
    Brethren - Audubon Park Lodge #272 will host a Long Range Planning Workshop on Thursday, October 25, beginning at 6:00 p.m. We plan to be finished not later than 9:30 p.m.
    Yes, we know that's the night of the North Hill Spaghetti Feed, but if you get to North Hill early you can eat and still make it over to Audubon Park Lodge in time for the start of the Planning Workshop. After all, it's only about a 10 minute drive!
    We plan to have a general session and then break into two groups:
        1 - Those which have started on a plan, and
        2 - Those that haven't.
    It is VITALLY important that all elected Lodge officers attend this session.  Successful Lodges have a plan, those that don't - AREN'T as successful.
    More details will follow - but PLEASE plan to be in attendance.
Fraternally,
** VW Chuck Young

 

 

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Special thoughts needed ...

    You may be aware that Bro. Carl Smith, (Past Grand Master), is undergong some rough moments.  He has hepatitis and is under treatment at the present.  He has two more weeks of treatment left.

    The treatments are leaving him in a weakened condition and it has been most difficult for him to do the things Masonic that he enjoys so much.

    His spirits need some uplifting.  Perhaps a card, or a phone call or a e-mail would help him overcome his state of mind and serve him to know that he is missed and has support from his Brothers. 

 

 

    His phone is 360.387.4357.

 

Address is: 1592 S. Poplar Lane, Camano Island, WA 98292-7628

e-mail is:  umpire@wavecable.com.

    Thanks.
** MWB Jim Vannice, Past Grand Master
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Did you hear what happened to the boy and girl vampires?
? They loved in vein!
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Daughter's Bazaar ...

El Shelom Temple #158, Yakima, WA

Daughters of the Nile 

Caring for Kids Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Central Lutheran Church

Corner of Yakima Ave and 16th

Yakima, WA

9:30 am to 4 pm

    Baked goods, crafts, gifts, linens, glassware, jewelry and more Luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm ... $6.50

** Becky Goddard

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER HOLIDAYS

 

  • October 1 is World Vegetarian Day and Magic Circles Day
  • October 2 is Name Your Car Day
  • October 3 is Virus Appreciation Day
  • October 4 is National Golf Day
  • October 5 is National Storytelling Festival
  • October 6 is German-American Day and Come and Take It Day
  • October 7 is National Frappe Day
  • October 8 is American Tag Day
  • October 9 is Moldy Cheese Day
  • October 10 is National Angel Food Cake Day
  • October 11 is It's My Party Day
  • October 12 is International Moment Of Frustration Scream Day
  • October 13 is National Peanut Festival
  • October 14 is Be Bald and Free Day and National Dessert Day
  • October 15 is White Cane Safety Day
  • October 16 is Dictionary Day
  • October 17 is Gaudy Day
  • October 18 is No Beard Day
  • October 19 is Evaluate Your Life Day
  • October 20 is National Brandied Fruit Day
  • October 21 is Babbling Day
  • October 22 is National Nut Day
  • October 23 is National Mole Day
  • October 24 is National Bologna Day
  • October 25 is Punk For A Day Day
  • October 26 is Mule Day
  • October 27 is Sylvia Plath Day
  • October 28 is Plush Animal Lover's Day and National Chocolate Day
  • October 29 is Hermit Day
  • October 30 is National Candy Corn Day.
  • October 31 is National Magic Day and Increase Your Psychic Powers Day
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LOWRY'S HINTS

  • HINT 1 -  If your dishwasher is suffering from mineral deposits don't worry, just pour a container of Tang Drink Mix and run the dishwasher. (Of course
    without dishes for this load)

  • HINT 2:  To sharpen the blades on your coffee grinder simply grind a cup or so of rice in your grinder. Your blades will sharpen instantly.

    •

  • HINT 3: Brighter Whites? Soften Your Water:  The minerals in hard water can gray clothes. If you have very hard water, add 1/2 cup of vinegar to your rinse water.

  • HINT 4: If You don't Have Hard Water...try this And if you don't have hard water, use the might of minerals in your wash  cycle. Add 1/2 cup borax or washing soda (both are available in the laundry  section of your supermarket) to a medium load of laundry.

  • HINT 5:  I discovered a helpful hint if you cut your family's hair at home. Sprinkle cornstarch on the person's neck before starting and the hair won't stick and cause that awful itch!

  • HINT 6:  To get rid of roach's, Place Bay leaves all around in your cupboards and floor's! You won't see any the next day, or for years to come!!

    •

 

 

 
RECIPES

 

Shortcut Beef Stew
from Campbell's Kitchen

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4" thick, cut into 1" cubes
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed Tomato Soup
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed French Onion Soup
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 bag (24 oz.) frozen vegetables for stew (potatoes, carrots, celery)*

Directions:  HEAT oil in skillet. Add beef and cook until browned and juices evaporate, stirring often. ADD soups, Worcestershire and vegetables. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat  10 min. or until vegetables are tender. Serves 4.  TIP: *Substitute 5 cups frozen vegetables (carrots, small whole onions, cut green beans, cauliflower, zucchini, peas or lima beans) for frozen vegetables for stew.
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Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
>From Country Woman

3/4 cup toasted wheat germ
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
36 pecan halves
3 tablespoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping

DIRECTIONS:  Coat 36 miniature muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; generously coat each with wheat germ. Set aside. In large a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add cocoa; mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla just until combined. Spoon 4 teaspoons into each muffin cup. Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until set. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Cool for 30 minutes and refrigerate. (Cheesecake may sink in the center upon cooling.) To serve, top each with a pecan half. Microwave caramel topping on high for 10 seconds or until soft. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon over each. Yield: 3 dozen.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (two mini cheesecakes) equals 147 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

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Maple Nut Twist
It's twisted and a little nutty, but we're still crazy about this beautifully delicious Maple Nut Twist recipe!

12 RHODES Brand Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring
1/4 cup butter, softened

Icing:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring

*egg wash: 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water

    Spray counter, lightly, with non-stick spray. Combine 4 rolls to make a ball and roll into a 10-inch circle. Repeat with remaining rolls to make 2 more circles. Cover dough circles with plastic wrap and let rest. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients until well combined. Remove wrap from dough circles. Place one on a sprayed baking sheet. Spread half of the sugar mixture over this circle. Moisten edges with egg wash*. Top with another dough circle and pinch edges together to seal. Spread remaining sugar mixture over this circle. Moisten edges with egg wash. Top with last dough circle and pinch together to seal. With scissors cut from outside edge almost to the center forming 8 pie-shaped wedges. Twist each wedge 2 times. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 45-60 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes and remove from pan. Combine icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm twist.

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Woodford Pudding Cake with Vanilla Sauce

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup blackberry jam

VANILLA SAUCE:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TO PREPARE:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Cream sugar and butter until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add buttermilk to egg mixture. Mix well. Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture. Blend in jam. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until firm. Cool slightly. Remove from Bundt pan. Serve warm with vanilla sauce.
    Vanilla Sauce: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and cream. Mix well. Transfer to a double boiler and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla.
NOTE: Can also be baked in miniature Bundt pans or an 8-cup shallow baking pan. SERVES: 8
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Crockpot Stuffed Chicken Rolls

6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 slices fully cooked ham
6 slices Swiss cheese
1/4 C. flour
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 t. rubbed sage
1/4 t. paprika
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 C. oil
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 C. chicken broth

    Flatten chicken to 1/8" thickness. Place ham and cheese on each breast. Roll up and tuck in ends. Secure with a toothpick. Combine flour, Parmesan cheese, sage, paprika and pepper. Coat chicken on all sides. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Brown chicken in oil in skillet. Transfer to crockpot. Pour over chicken.  Cover. Cook on low 4-5 hours. Remove toothpicks and serve.
 

 

 

 
JOKES
 
    An Engineering Student, a Physics Student, and a Mathematics student were each given $150 dollars and were told to use that money to find out exactly how tall a particular hotel was.
    All three ran off, extremely keen on how to do this. The physics student went out, purchased some stopwatches, a number of ball bearings, a calculator, and some friends. He had them all time the drop of ball bearings from the roof, and he then figured out the height from the time it took for the bearings to accelerate from rest until they impacted with the sidewalk.
    The math student waited until the sun was going down, then she took out her protractor, plumb line, measuring tape, and scratch pad, measured the length of the shadow, found the angle the buildings roof made from the ground, and used trigonometry to figure out the height of the building.
    Of course, with all that was involved in getting this experiment done, they were up plenty late studying for other courses' exams. These two students bumped into the engineering student the next day, who looked quite refreshed. When asked what he did to find the height of the building he replied: "Well, I walked up to the bell hop, gave him 10 bucks, asked him how tall the hotel was, and went inside for supper!"
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    A man enters a barbershop for a shave. While the barber is foaming him up, he mentions the problems he has getting a close shave around the cheeks. 
    "I have just the thing," says the barber taking a small wooden ball from a nearby drawer. "Just place this between your cheek and gum." The client places the ball in his mouth and the barber proceeds with the closest shave the man has ever experienced. After a few strokes, the client asks in garbled speech, "And what if I swallow it?"
    "No problem," says the barber. "Just bring it back tomorrow like everyone else does."
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    Bill was a frequent user of a pay telephone at a popular truck stop, and was greatly inconvenienced when the phone went out of commission. 
    Repeated requests for repair brought only promises. 
    After several days, Bill again contacted the phone company and told them there was no longer a rush. The phone was now working fine... except that all money was being returned upon completion of each call. 
    A repairman arrived within the hour!
 

 
 

 

HELOISE
  • Getting Pet Hair Off Furniture:  When you see hair on furniture, wipe a lightly dampened sponge over it to lift off or swipe over it with the clean rubber bottom (sole) of a sneaker to pull up hair. You also can roll a couple of lengths of tape around your hand (sticky side out) to pick up hair.
  • Removing Stains When Eating Out:  If you notice a spot on a garment while you are in a restaurant or hotel, dampen a cloth napkin with water and dab at the stain. Some liquid hand soaps in restaurant bathrooms and hotel shampoos can be used to quick-clean a spill.
  • Ants Gotten into Houseplants Soil? If you discover lots of ants crawling around in potted plants and want to get rid of them, very slowly put each pot into water, which will cause the ants to move higher in the soil, and then they will drown.
  • To Prevent Silver From Tarnishing:  Store clean silver in washed cotton, acid-free tissue or other bags specially designed to protect silver (these can be found at hardware and home improvement stores). They really do the job.
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AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY

 

    And now the saga will continue ... our trip to South Dakota ... which has been awhile ago so I will have to depend greatly on my 'grey' matter!     We met up with my brother in Coeur d'Alene, ID and after having breakfast at Elmer's, we headed out ... Ted and I in the lead cuz we had the navigation system (which, I found out, needed to be changed when we hit MT due to programming.)  The first night we stayed in a park that left a lot to be desired ... in Deer Lodge, MT.  They did offer cable TV however for $2 more a night.  Hey!  We decided to splurge.  The next morning was beautiful ... frost on everything!  After breakfast we toured the Old Montana Prison in Deer Lake.  'Bands of outlaws and Vigilantes roamed early Montana Territory leaving a path of destruction and death.  In an attempt to tame the Wild West, a prison was established in Deer Lodge in 1871.  Constructed primarily with convict labor, Old Montana Prison was an active prison until 1979 when it was moved to a new site four miles west of town.'  The book that was given to us also stated that prison crews built 500 miles of road at Flathead Lake, MacDonald Pass, most of the roads around Deer Lodge, and roads in other counties throughout the state.  Inmates also built eleven buildings at Warm Springs (Montana State Hospital) and four buildings at Galen (Montana TB Sanitarium).  Warden Frank Conley believed in working the inmates!  (Nothing wrong with that!!!!)  The Warden saw that the prison needed the necessary funds to make essential improvements and it help curb discipline problems.  In 1916, 50% of all inmates worked and lived outside the prison wall!  On April 16, 1959, Jerry Myles and Lee Smart led 12 inmates in a riot, killing the Deputy Warden.  The two men took 18 prison employees and 5 stool pigeon inmates as hostages, soaked rags with flammable liquid and threatened to burn them alive.  After 36 hours, the National Guard fired a bazooka at the tower where the ringleaders were headquartered as a team of men freed the hostages.  Myles and Smart were found dead of an apparent murder-suicide.  Although the riot focused attention on the overcrowded conditions at the prison, it was another 20 years before the last prisoners were finally moved to the new prison!  When Ted was growing up, he heard that if anyone 'messed' up, they would be sent to Walla Walla ... the most dreaded prison that was known to man in the area in which he grew up (North Carolina!)  I think this Montana Prison was something to behold, too!  WOW! 

    Second night we stayed in a fabulous KOA in Billings!  We had a swing on the patio, our own potted plants!  What an improvement from the night before.  Didn't get to spend much time there as it was off to Rapid City, which we hit after dark!  Our campground there was a mite better than the first one!  We found out that regular gas was about 85 Octane ... so had to pay more to get the 87 that is required in our rig or higher.  What a gimmick!  We only lost my brother once ... when he was headed to Cheyenne and we weren't!  He said he saw us go by ... on another highway!  Thank goodness for cell phones ... although ours (Verizon) wouldn't work in MT, WY, or SD.  Thank goodness my brother had an extra one. 

    Next issue?  Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, and all points between.  Bored?  Just delete! 

    To quote Dianna in her Cyber Chat:  "I've never seen a monument erected for a pessimist." ~ Paul Harvey

    And to quote Sharon in her news:  Thought for the day:  It's alright to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.

    Until next time ...Hearty Patriot Hugs, happy thoughts and may God Bless you all!

**Connie

P. S.  The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket! 

BONUS P. S.:  Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something, and never tell yourself that.

 

 
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