STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
February 14th, 2007
#7-010
  

WHAT DOES LOVE MEAN???

 

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

  • "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore.  So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too.  That's love." --  Rebecca - age 8
  • "When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.  You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." --  Billy - age 4
  • "Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other."  -- Karl - age 5
  • "Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." -- Chrissy - age 6
  • "Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." -- Terri - age  4
  • "Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK."  -- Danny -  age 7  
  • "Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more.  My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss"  -- Emily - age 8
  • "Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."   -- Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
  • "If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6 (we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
  • "Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."  --  Noelle - age 7
  • "Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." -- Tommy - age 6
  • "During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." -- Cindy - age 8
  • "My mommy loves me more than anybody.  You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." -- Clare - age 6
  • "Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."-- Elaine-age 5
  • "Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." -- Chris - age 7
  • "Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." -- Mary Ann - age 4
  • "I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones."  -- Lauren - age 4
  • "When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image) -- Karen - age 7
  • "Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." -- Mark - age 6
  • "You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."  -- Jessica - age 8
  • And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.   Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.   When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry"
** Shared by Carla Bryant ...
 
 
 
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
 
Good Morning everyone,
      I would like to announce that Grand Representative to Oregon was given to Arthur Herring, Associate Patron at Pacific Chapter at Ilwaco on Feb 8, 2007. 
** Gen Cooley, Grand Adah
Cards:
Arthur Herring
30207 'O' Place
Ocean Park, WA 98640
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    At the Reception honoring the station of Grand Treasurer and Katie Glessing this past Saturday, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting the commission of Grand Representative of Mississippi in WA to none other than DON SCHWARTZ!  Don is currently WP of Crystal Chapter in Enumclaw, a job he has held upteen dozen times, it seems.  As many of you remember, Gloria Schwartz and I were Chairmen of the Super Star Deputies a few years back ... so it was indeed a pleasure for me to have the opportunity of putting a smile on Don's face!
Cards:
Don Schwartz
5250 SW Royal Spruce Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98366
** Connie Shrum, Grand Chaplain
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    Just received an email through the website (starsofwa@washingtonoes.org) that Marianne Fletcher, WM at Corinthian Chapter in Tacoma, is the new Grand Representative of Minnesota in WA.  It was given on Monday February 12th, 2007 by Grand Electa, Betty Croft.
 
Cards: 
Marianne Fletcher
6601 S 8th ... Apt C-12
Tacoma, WA 98465
 
 
HEADS UP ... CORRECTION
 
    The last Official Visit of the WGM will be Saturday, February 24th at 7:30 PM at the Tacoma Scottish Rite.  This is a change from the 'official' Official Visit Booklet.  See you there!
 
 
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully!, except Official Visits and those are listed in the Masonic Calendar.  It has been suggested that I highlight all the Chapters on the Westside one color and on the Eastside another color.  Let me know if you like this arrangement.  The Cascades will be the dividing point!)
 
Reminders ...  February 16th - February 28th ...
 
 
Saturday,  February 17th ... (4th Saturday) ...
  • Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Sweetheart Tea (w/Tacoma Chapter) - honoring 25 - 50 year members.  Chairmen:  June Higginbotham & Alexa Donley.
  • Fern Chapter, Tacoma ... Lunch Box Social.  Time:  12 noon - 3:00 PM. 
  • Tyler Chapter, University Place ... Line Officers Instruction.  Time:  9:00 AM.
 
 
Sunday, February 18th  ... (3rd Sunday) ...
  • Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish ... School of Instruction.  Time:  2:00 PM. 
  • Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... Last OV Practice ???
 
Monday, February 19th ... (3rd Monday)
 
  • Ferndale Chapter ...  Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation; Presidents Presentation; Patriotic Night.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Floral Chapter, Monroe ... Stated Meeting; Honor WM & WP; Short Form.  Servers:  Mary Lou & Jim Wagner.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Grace Chapter, Ellensburg ... Stated Meeting; Long Form.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Stated Meeting; Honor Star Points.  Refreshments & Decorations:  Brande Ortiz.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Southgate Chapter, Burien ... WM & WP Dinner.  Stated Meeting.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Victory Chapter, Millwood ... Auxiliary Meeting.  Time:  12:00 Noon.
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... No meeting.  Visit Faith Chapter.  Chapter Dress.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
Tuesday, February 20th ... (3rd Tuesday) ...
  • Astral Chapter, Wenatchee ...   Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honoring our PM, PP, and 50-Year Members.  Refreshments:  Carole Lee & Fred Walk, Anabel Rank.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
  • Everett Chapter ...   Stated Meeting; Education Night.  Refreshments:  Terry Perkins.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Greenwood Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; February Birthdays & Anniversaries.  Serving:  Liz Budbill.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... Stated Meeting; Valentine Party; wear red; Long Form; Office Filings due.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Hope Chapter, Oakesdale ...  Stated Meeting.  Treats:  Babs Pfaff.  Time:  8:00 PM.    
  • Lewis Chapter, Lakewood  ...    Stated Meeting; Long Form; Honor Auxiliary; Happy Valentine's Day.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
  • Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham ...    Stated Meeting; Mardi Gras.  Serving:  Jan Small & Mildred Siero.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Montesano Chapter ... 
  • Priscilla Chapter, Port Gamble ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Sweethearts.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Vineland Chapter, Clarkston ...  Stated Meeting; Initiation; Honor Secretary & Treasurer.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
Wednesday, February 21st  ... (3rd Wednesday) ...
  • Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Valentine's Party.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Kirkland Chapter ...   Stated Meeting; Short Form; Top 8 Honor Night; Valentines Day Dress.  Dessert Potluck.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Occidental Chapter, Ballard ...   Stated Meeting; Honor our Presidents.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ...   Stated Meeting; Spring is coming!  Refreshments:  Velma & A. C. Jordan.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Sunnyside Chapter ...  Stated Meeting; President's Day.  Program:  Theresa Wiggins.  Serving:  Rita & Bill Edie.  Time:  8:00 PM.   
 
Thursday, February 22nd  ... (4th Thursday)
  • Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Pioneer Theme.  Short Form; Dress for theme.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress.  Serving:  Leslie & Margie.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Harmony Chapter, Waterville ... Stated Meeting; Washington's Birthday.  Serving:  Dee Alford.  Time:  8:00 PM.   
  • Ivanhoe Chapter, Spokane ... Stated Meeting; Filing for Office; ESTARL, Short Form.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Rosa Chapter, Benton City ...  Stated Meeting; Short Form; Presidents' Day.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Stated Meeting.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
Sunday, February 25th  ... (4th Sunday) ...
  • Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Annual Dinner. 
 
Monday, February 26th ... (4th Monday) ...
  • Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Casual Dress; Honor all members.  Refreshments:  Margaret Bodenhorn & Walter Fletcher.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Martha Chapter, Cheney .. Stated Meeting.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ...  Soup & Salad Dinner for WGM's Project.  Stated Meeting; Honor Star Points; Short Form; Chapter Dress.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
Tuesday, February 27th ... (4th Tuesday) ...
  • Amethyst Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Initiation; Honor Musician.  Dining Room:  Linda Burton & Sandra Monk.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Centralia Chapter ... Stated Meeting; 'Enter the Chinese Dragon' - China.  Advance Night; Initiation.  Refreshments:  Jessie & Jim Steele.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Doric Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; All Members Birthday Party!  Honor Star Points and Organist Myrna; February Birthdays & Anniversaries; Short Form; Chapter Dress.  Refreshments:  Gail Herman & Gay Amonson.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish ...  Stated Meeting; Sweatshirt Night.  Servers:  Pam Ellsworth & Anna Thomas.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Naomi Chapter, Puyallup ... Stated Meeting; Carousel of Friends; Honoring Sideliners and new members; Short Form; Chapter Attire.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Spokane Chapter ...  Stated Meeting.  Serving:  Lou Reel & Clare Harcey.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Honor Presidents Day; Short Form; Chapter Dress.  Refreshments:  Martha & Rose.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
February 28th ... (4th Wednesday) ...
  • Afton Chapter, Marysville ...  Stated Meeting; Honor Night for LaNita Pascoe, Grand Representative of Iowa in Washington.  Refreshments:  All members.  Chairman:  Pat Julian.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale ...  Potluck for ESTARL.  6:30 PM ... by donation.  Stated Meeting; Friendship Night.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
  • Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Stated Meeting.  Serving:  Sandee & Swen Hodkinson.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Stated Meeting; Valentine's Day.  File for Office.  Refreshments:  Dorothy Lawrence, Laura Rutherford, Amaryllis Nokes.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Tacoma Chapter ...   Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Honor Warder & Sentinel; Initiation.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..
 
Health & well being ...
Dear Connie;
    I am writing to let you know that I am well and home from the hospital.  On the night of Jan 30th I was rushed to the local hospital as I was having another heart attack. From there I was driven via ambulance, to Seattle (Swedish/Providence) hospital where  during surgery I had 2 end to end stents installed to open a  blocked artery.  I returned home on Friday the 2nd. I am doing well and getting back into visiting other Chapters.  This makes 5 stents installed in my heart. I am taking alot of meds in hope of never having to go thru this again.
    I thank all my Star Friends for there prayers and cards.  My next Chapter meeting will be March 1st, where we will hold election of officers.
** Pat Foster, Worthy Matron, Pilgrim Chapter #157
 
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Invitation to a 'Black Tie' Affair in IDAHO ...
Greetings all,
    The attachment is an invitation to attend my Chapter March 6th for our "Grand Black Tie Affair" at 5 pm, meeting to follow at 7:30 pm.....to honor our Grand Officers Sister Lucy Miller,AGC, Brother Larry Allen, Grand Warder and myself. If you can attend please let Kim our WM know at the email given here.....
kimterry2@hotmail.com
    I wanted to send this along to some of you who may not know about it otherwise.  Not sure if they are going to roast us or what..... If you cannot attend please write her a note.....we would love to hear from  many of you.   This sounds like a fun different kind of event.  
** Linda Hattrick, Worthy Grand Esther & PGM, ID
 
It’s a Grand “Black Tie”Affair! 
Please Join Meridian Chapter #66 on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 ... 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
To Honor our WORTHY GRAND ESTHER and all IDAHO GRAND OFFICERS.
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Pierce County PM & PP
    Thursday, February 15 Pierce County Past Matrons and Past Patrons will meet for the installation of the new officers.  Naomi Chapter will provide the noon luncheon at the Corinthian Masonic Center 1005 W Pioneer, Puyallup.  Lunch is $5 and 2007 dues is $2.
    See you there.
** Margie Bunge, Publicity and Reservations Chairman, 253-564-1130  or MrsRobert1815@aol.com

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Ivanhoe Chapter Meetings Changed ...

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

** Dian Miller, Secretary

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Hi Connie
As of December, Ivanhoe now meets the Third Thursday of the Month, Our Feb meeting will be Thursday, Feb, 15th.
    Thank You,
** Jan Glidden

 

 

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Martha Club Luncheon ...
Hi Connie,
    Special invitation to the Martha Club luncheon honoring Pat Amdahl, Grand Martha on Saturday, February 18th at 12:00.  The luncheon is at Ballard Masonic Center.
    All reservations to be made through Mary Ann Fergusson (822 Wandering Creek Drive, Bothell, WA  98021 or by phone 425 487 0172.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
** Mary Ann Fergusson
 

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Rada Uphus Chapter Correction
    Please put the following correction for the Rada Uphus information.  Rada Uphus Line Officers consist of two past Matrons (Vera Stritzel and Linda Tunsdall) and two new candidates (Mary Lindell and Dottie Dijulio).  Thank you. 
** Carolyn Enloe
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Invitation ...
You are cordially Invited to Afton Chapter #103, Marysville Washington
Wed. Evening Feb. 28th, 07 at 7:30 PM
While we Honor the Grand Representative of "IOWA" in Washington, LaNita Pascoe
** Frank & Nita Pascoe
 

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Cool Website ...
** Shared by June Liles
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Attention WM's & WP's

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

** Lori Hammons

 

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

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

 

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Thank You ...
A NOTE OF THANKS:
    Just a brief note of sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of you who came and supported our Grand Star Points and especially Jill Okicich, Grand Esther at our luncheon on Saturday.  It was a wonderful time and such fun to see all of you.  In addition, we also thank those who took the time to respond to their invitations with the lovely notes of regrets, but enthusiastic encouragement, as well as dues for the Esther Club.  Thank you all so very much.  It really made it worth the while to put forth the efforts to organize the occasion.  Also, many thanks to Greenwood Chapter for serving a nice luncheon.
Star Love,
** Karin C. Whipple, President
E. Charline Larson, Sec'y Treasurer.
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Grand Historian needs some help!!!
    Connie the Grand Historian needs the help of the "Star" to save the Grand Secretary from having to do another mailing.
    Each Chapter received a letter and a form to be filled out regarding their chapter history for the year 2005-2006.  We have over 100 Chapters , and I
believe last years Grand Historian reported she had received forty plus letters.  This year I have received the Histories from the following Chapters:
Fern #7                             Grace #105
Waitsburg #9                    Golden Link #125
Nesika #54                        Davenport #131
Century #66                       Sunnyside #134 (sent 2005-2006 and 2006-2007)
Silver Star #93                   Malden #149
Sunshine # 94                     Lakeside #202
Alma #100                         Grand Coulee Dam #237

    Worthy Matrons please check with your Historian and have her send in the History of your Chapter.  It needs to be mailed to me:  Myrtle Powers
            2016 West 15th Street
            Port Angeles, Washington 98363-5103
    Please, let us get our records up to date.  If only forty plus were received last year, that means there are at least sixty Chapters who are missing two or more years.This year (2006-2007) history should be mailed to the New Grand Historian that our Sister Marjoe will be appointing.
    While I am writing I would like to mention that the only pictures that I received was from the OV at Pilgrim Chapter.  I was told that people are using digital cameras and negatives are no longer needed.  If you would e-mail me a copy taken with your digital camera, I can print it off.  Also Grand Family you are batting 100 percent.  The only pictures I have of your reception are from Dan Voorhees of the Assoc. Grand Matron and Assoc. Grand Patrons reception.  I am afraid our Worthy Grand Matrons year is going to contain only the individual pictures of her Grand Officers, one reception and one OV.  Pictures can be e-mailed to mmpowers@olypen.com
** Submitted by: Myrtle Powers, Grand Historian
    Ooops!  I noticed that BOTH my Chapters are not on the list ....
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Beautiful Pins available ...
    The beautiful Patriotic Bow pins have arrived.  I have 3 silver edged ones and more gold edged ones.  I have a list of those of you who have been begging for this pin but do not have e-mail addresses or last names etc.  Please contact me if you want a pin.  They are absolutely yummy!!!!! and they are still only $25.00.  They are Genuine Australian Crystal.  Let me know so I can check you off my list.  First come first serve ... pennynorvell@comcast.net or  503-735-5192 (cell). 
Thanks,
** Penny Norvell, West Side Chairman, Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructors
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Address change ...
Hi, Connie.  Could you please put this in the Stars?
        Reminder of the address change for Crystal Chapter's Secretary:
    Judy Nielsen
    40404 244th Ave SE
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
        The Grand Secretary has this new address, but the 2006-2007 Blue Book does not.  Recently some mail has arrived too late for the event being observed, so hopefully this reminder will help solve that problem.  Thanks so much. 
** Judy Nielsen
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Sadness in Oz ...
Connie -
    It is with a heavy heart that I am letting those who read your newsletter know about the recent passing of our beloved Sister Molly Murphy (ne Woodhead) here in Brisbane on Tuesday morning (1/30).  She has gone to a better place, and is now reunited with her beloved husband Charles, and her parents.  Mizpah Chapter will be attending her funeral service tomorrow (Saturday - 3 February) before our stated meeting on Saturday night.  With typical Molly planning, she arranged to hand over her Pot Of Gold duties for Rainbow, her Grand Treasurer duties for Queensland, and tried to help me as much as possible with this my first time in the East 'down under'.  Molly had many friends throughout Rainbow and Eastern Star both here in Australia and in the States.  I thought your newsletter would be the best way to notify everyone.
** Linda A. Lorentz Fletcher, WM Mizpah #12 (Brisbane, Australia), PM Laurel #47 (Washington, USA)
 

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Amaranth News ...
Hi All:
    We are getting ready to close the books for the grand ct. audit.
    If you have money to turn in, please do it now to have it in this years' fund.
    If you were chairman of a Grand Ct. committee, don't forget to turn in unused funds and make your report.
    Thanks for your help.
** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. Wash.
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    Bellevue  Court will be presenting H.L. Helen Anderson, PGRM with her fifty year pin at their February 20th meeting. Pot luck before hand for those who wish to take part plus since this is Christmas all year long they will be have a Christmas Tree ornament exchange; again for those who wish to take part.
** Bonnie McCroskey, Grand Sec. Wash
 

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Naomi Chapter News ...
Hello Connie, 
    I just wanted to let you know, so you could pass it on, that Naomi friends and honor night that was postponed due to weather is now scheduled for February 27th 7:30 pm. It is a celebration of a 'Carousel of Friends'. We are encouraging the members to come dressed in there best Fair or Amusement park attire. No shorts. We will have entertainment to fit the occasion.
    We are also opening the chapter to honor the Mason's the same night and to include them with the entertainment. It should be exciting. It will also be long form opening.
Thank you,
** Laura Thomas, Worthy Matron, Naomi Chapter 13
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Thank You ...
Hi Connie
    Would you put this in your Stars of Washington for Don and Me.  Thank you
** Don & Gloria Schwartz

Dear Sisters and Brothers
    We feel so greatful for our extended family of Eastern Star and all the wonderful cards, telephone calls and e-mails that we rec'd . Losing a family member is very difficult, no matter the age and you helped us thru our time of sorrow.   We our truly greatful to have you, our sisters and brothers.
Star Love
Don & Gloria Schwartz
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Minuteman ...
    Analia's Minuteman is Don Etchison.  A most rewarding guy you'd ever meet.  Never stops working for Masonry in general, but supports Analia, Jobes Bethel, Edmonds' Lodge and York Rite Bodies, custodian of Edmonds Masonic Center, and manages to find a great deal of time to volunteer work at the Masonic Park in Granite Falls.  Only problem he has is --  I think he served his time in the Navy. Ha.
** Don Beck, PGP
Ya!  That is a cross to bear, huh!  Being Navy and all!!!  <grin>
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Pacific Chapter News ...
    Last night at Pacific Chapter 2-8-07, a new grand representative was announced.  It is Art Herring and he is the Grand Representative of Oregon in Washington.  Also our Minuteman. ( his great-great---- grandfather and brothers were minutemen at Lexington and Concord.)
    He is currently assoc. patron at Pacific Chapter and is Sentinel at Maple Chapter in Seaside, OR.  It will be his 4th time a WP starting in March. 
** Lori Herman
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Masonic License Plate ...
Good evening,
    My Mom, Carla Bryant, informed me that your husband is keeping records of all those Masons who have a Washington State plate signifying they are a Master Mason.
    I just put my plates on my truck last Saturday the day I was conferred the 3rd degree of a Master Mason.  My plate number is 001185.
** Steve Bryant
    First off ... congratulations, Steve, for becoming a Master Mason!  And what a tribute ... to purchase a Masonic plate so to advertise to the world how very proud you are of what you have accomplished! 
    A note to all who have NOT sent us your new Masonic License Plate number.  Ted IS keeping track and there is a master list of those numbers that we have that can be sent to you once we get the information!  Ted's email is cmsltshrum@povn.com . 
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Grand Esther Honor Night ... Montana-style ...
Monday, February 12, 2007
Grand Esther Honor Night -
    On February 1st, 2007 Electa Chapter #7, Missoula, paid tribute to Penny McGill, Grand Esther.  Worthy Matron Velma Cameron had made arrangements for several area past and present Esther's to participate in a "Grand Court of Queen Esther."
 
THE ENTRANCE OF THE COURT OF QUEEN ESTHER
    With great fanfare, several Queen Esther's, adorned in white dresses draped with beautiful purple sashes and laden with trays of gifts covered with white organza, entered the Chapter Room.  They proceeded to the Altar where Sister Penny McGill, Grand Esther of the Grand Chapter of Montana, was escorted by Conductress Kathy Wood. They formed a circle while Chaplain Bea Johnson said a prayer.  Some of the Esther's then presented her with gifts:  Mary Marquardt placed on Penny's head a beautifully beaded white and gold circlet signifying an unending circle of love; Maxine McMillan awarded her a scepter as a symbol of power and authority; Linda Abbott adorned Penny with a string of pearls symbolizing her presence in our hearts forever; Georgana Egeland draped a sumptuous white cape over Penny's shoulders as part of her queenly apparel.  Penny was then escorted to the East, followed by her court, where she received more gifts.  Judy Schmidt presented her with some beaded clips--twinkling stars-- for her hair and Sandy Simmons gave her a white fur cap to wear with her cape.  Queen Penny also received a DVD and the book of "One Night With the King" along with a poster of Queen Esther as well as a beaded shepherd's hook bookmark.  Queen Penny was then presented by each Esther a beautiful white lily, thus making her a wonderful bouquet.  These lilies were representative of the Light, Purity and Joy that is in Queen Esther's lecture.  Electa's Page, Kathy Oliver, assisted Queen Penny with all her gifts and passed out to all present, a white ribbon with a pewter crown charm attached.  Electa Chapter's Martha, Jan Everett sang "Pennies From Heaven" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", accompanied by Immanuel's Heidi Elwood on the piano.  Jan has a beautiful voice and Heidi plays wonderfully.  These are special songs to Penny and they were beautifully done by these ladies.  WM Velma presented Penny with the "Bringer of Light" award as she absolutely "shines" as Grand Esther.  The Sage Advice was about Queen Esther and the connection of white light and crown to her station.
    Grand Esther Penny thanked the Chapter and especially WM Velma for her Honor Night.  She said "I knew it was going to be different but this was absolutely beautiful."  She was so pleased that her sisters, Myrna Nilson from Seattle and Delores Prescott of Manhattan and her niece Val Heath, also from Manhattan, were able to be here.  As Myrna said, her sisters can't party without her!!  These ladies have been Installing Officers for each other thru the years and several Chapters.  Penny also paid tribute to Jan Everett, saying she is such a wonderful blessing to her and Electa Chapter with both her voice and personality.  Penny then presented a monetary donation to Electa Chapter for the Worthy Grand Matron's Cancer Project.  Peggy Jacobson read a poem to Penny - Peggy was WGP Neil McGill's first Worthy Matron in Electa Chapter.  Kathy Wood related her incident in the Mall parking lot--almost running into Penny's pickup!!  Ruth Graybill of Mary Baldwin #87, Superior, expressed her congratulations on behalf of the Past Grand Esther's.  Mo Veerkamp, AGP, on behalf of the Grand Officers that had wanted to be here but couldn't because of bad weather and roads, relayed their greetings.  He also commented on how nice it was for Penny to have her family here tonight.
    Immanuel Chapter #54, Missoula, received a Blarney Sticker for having 8 members; Naomi #19, Victor, 4 members; and Mary Baldwin #87, Superior, 8 members also.  After the meeting everyone enjoyed a delicious cake and punch served by Jennifer Chabotte and Jan Everett in the Dining Room.  A wonderful and memorable evening came to a close.
---Elarian Nichols, Secretary Electa Chapter #7
** Montana Stars #8-1851
 
 
FEBRUARY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...
 
  • February 15-20 … GL:  Conference of Grand Masters, Portland, OR
  • February 16 ... OES:  Organist Club.
  • February 17 ... OES:  Martha Club Luncheon, Ballard.
  • February 17 ... OES:  Reception for Sandra K. Henry, Grand Secretary, Union City Masonic Center, 19331 N US Hwy 101, Shelton.  7:30 PM
  • February 19 .., OES:  Western Washington Grand Representative Valentine Luncheon, Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish. 
  • February 23 … GL:  Little Falls Lodge, No. 176, Stated Meeting, 6:00 PM, Dinner; TU
  • February 24 ... OES:  Last OV.  Warren & Guiding Star Chapter; Tacoma Scottish Rite.  7:30 PM. 
  • February 24 ... OES:  Adah Club Luncheon, Centralia. 
  • February 24 … GL:  Regional Meeting, Vancouver, 9:00 AM; TU
  • February 25 ... OES:  Prince Hall Luncheon, 1:00 PM. 
  • February 26 … GL:  EXCOM Meeting, Committee Forum, Des Moines 2:00 PM; TU
  • February 26 … GL: Landmark on the Sound Board of Trustee, Des Moines 4:00 PM; TU
OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron
GL:  Events with the Grand Master
CHIPS:  Childhood Identification Program
TU = Team Uniform - consisting of blue blazer, grey slacks, white or blue Masonic shirt and team tie.
CTU = Casual Team Uniform - blue Masonic tee-shirt, slacks. 
 
 
MORE SNIPS AND SNIPPETS FROM THE 43rd TRIENNIAL SOUVENIR BOOK

    Until the sixth Triennial Assembly was held in 1889, the Most Worthy Grand Patron and the Most Worthy Associate Grand Patron were listed ahead of the
Most Worthy Grand Matron and the Most Worthy Grand Associate Matron.  The men led the General Grand Assemblies and appointed the General Grand
Officers.
    The following articles are copied as written in the Souvenir Book:
 
Fifth Assembly, St. Louis Missouri September 23-26, 1886
   The appropriation for the Most Worthy Grand Patron was increased to two hundred dollars; the Most Worthy Grand Matron was allowed nineteen dollars
for postage, telegrams, etc"; a suggestion that the Ritual be sold only to Past Matrons and Past Patrons was not accepted, and ten dollars was paid for
janitorial services.
    Little did Masonic Brothers know that established in their dress would ultimately undergo vast changes by the decision in October of a Mr. Griswold
Lorillard to wear a "tailless dress coat".  It is believed that this was the first appearance of that garment destined to be so widely seen in Masonic
Temples and known as "Tuxedo."

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

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

 

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS

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

 

Alberta ...  Steve Williams, Alma Chapter

British Columbia ... Lew Vogel, Pyramid Chapter

Connecticut ... Jennie Kelly, Stanwood Chapter

Florida ... Pam Armagost, Welcome Chapter

Massachusetts ... Jean Cole, Warren Chapter

Michigan ... Ed Weber, Adelphi Chapter

Minnesota ... Marianne Fletcher, Corinthian Chapter

Mississippi ... Don Schwartz, Crystal Chapter

New Brunswick ... Nancy Boivin, Crown Chapter

New Hampshire ... Marjorie Bamford, Centralia Chapter

New York ... Wanda Wade, Floral Chapter

North Carolina

Ontario ... Marjorie Giebrecht. Silver Star Chapter

Oregon ... Arthur Herring, Pacific Chapter

Sao Paulo ... Dick Weigel, Martha Chapter

Saskatchewan ... Lee Ison, Belfair Chapter

 

 

 

INVITATION
You are invited to the Reception for the Office of
Grand Secretary
and
 
SANDRA K. HENRY
 
February 17, 2007; 7:30 PM
Union City Masonic Center
19331 N US Hwy 101
Shelton, WA
360-877-5964
(Directly across Hwy 101 from the Lucky Dog Casino)
 
Hosted by:  Belfair Chapter #241 & Welcome Chapter #40
 
 
INVITATION
 
Poulsbo Chapter #235
Invites you to attend an Honor Night for
 
BROTHER RON AMDAHL
Grand Representative of Texas in Washington
 
On Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 7:30 PM
There will be a potluck dinner at 6:00 PM
Come and help us celebrate 'Our Valentine/'
Special Invitation to:  Everyone who knows Ron!
 
Sharon Spudich, Worthy Matron        Charles Yankosky, Worthy Patron
Judy Fuhrer, Secretary 
 
 
INVITATION
 
Organists Club of Washington  O.E.S
Presents
100 Years of American Music 
Please join the Organists Club as we honor the station of Organist, and our own
Janie Larson, Grand Organist of the Grand Chapter of WA 2006-07.
February 16th, 2007  7:00 PM
Southgate Chapter, Burien WA.
Casual Dress:  come prepared to participate in an evening of fun and music!
 
 
 
Special Invitation to :
Heritage Grand Family
Past Grand Organists
Chapter Organists
Organist Club Members
All Masonic Families and Friends
PS:  If you would like to be a part of the entertainment, call
Cherie Adams
253-951-2642 (cell)
253-630-7090
 
 
INVITATION
 
Reliance Chapter Presents Come One, Come All
A Carnival in Bolivia
Honoring
 
MARY LOU ADDY
Grand Representative to Bolivia
 
February 15, 2007
Bremerton Masonic Temple
878 - 5th Street, Bremerton
 
Special Invitation to all Current and Former Grand Representatives
Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons 1003-1994
Octopi Deputy Instructors and Ink Spot Escorts
 
Baked Potato Bar at 6:00 PM - Donation
Meeting at 7:30 PM.
RSVP:  Diane Reid, Secretary (360) 377-1248 or j.reidjr@comcast.net
 
 
INVITATION
 
Tula Chapter #26
Cordially invites you to attend the Honor Night for
 
KAY SCHROEDER
Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor
 
Friday, February 16, 2007 ... 7:30 PM
Dinner:  6:00 PM
Beef Stew, Salad, Rolls.  (Donations accepted.)
 
A Special Invitation to all Past & Present Deputies
Worthy Matrons & Worthy Patrons 2005-2006
And all Eastern Star Friends
 
Masonic Hall
Main & NW 8th, Coupeville, WA
 
 
INVITATION
 
The Martha Club of the Order of the Eastern Star
Invites you to a Luncheon Honoring
 
PAT AMDAHL
Grand Martha ... 2006-2007
 
Saturday, February 17, 2007; 12:00 Noon
Ballard Masonic Center
2006 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA
 
Reservations:  Donation $7.00
Mary Ann Fergusson
822 Wandering Creek Drive
Bothell, WA 98021
 
Reservations: names/number attending by February 12th.  Check payable:  Martha Club
 
NOTE:  Please do not park in the Seafirst Parking lot directly behind the Center. 
The Bank is open and non-customer cars may be ticketed or impounded. 
Washington Savings and Loan Bank parking lot just west of Seafirst is available. 
 
 
INVITATION
 
Would you please be our Valentines?
The Western Washington Grand Representatives Club
requests the honor of your presence on
February 19, 2007 for our luncheon honoring
Worthy Grand Matron Joanne Clark
and
Worthy Grand Patron Terry Wiggins
 
Golden Rod Chapter #22
Snohomish Masonic Hall
6th and 'B' Street
Snohomish, WA
 
Nancy Bass is the chairman of this luncheon. 
To make reservations, either call her at (360) 794-8240 or email her at nancytuppstar2@msn.com. 
Her mailing address is 424 So. Lewis Street, Monroe, WA 98272
 
Hope to see you there!!!
 
 
INVITATION
 
Please join Belfair Chapter No. 241
for a Winter Celebration!
In honor of

NANCY REID
Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor
 
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Belfair Masonic Temple
23341 NE Hwy 3, Belfair
 
A Special Invitation is extended to:
All Present and Past Deputy Instructors
Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of 2005-06
Port Orchard, Poulsbo & Waconda Chapters
All Eastern Star Sisters and Brothers
 
 
INVITATION
 
The Adah Club of Southwest Washington
Cordially invite you to attend a no-host luncheon
Honoring
 
GEN COOLEY
Grand Adah of the Grand Chapter of Washington
 
Special Invitation to all Chapter Adah's and Past Grand Adah's'
Saturday, February 24, 2007; 11:30 PM
Centralia Masonic Center
 
Price:  $12.00 per person.  Make checks payable to Adah Club.
Reservations are a 'Must'!
 
Contacts:
Paulette Schlee - President
515 NE 135th Street
Vancouver, WA 98685
Phone:  360-574-9613
 
Penny Novell, Secretary-Treasurer
8002 NE Hwy 99 ... #85
Vancouver, WA 98663
 
Reservations Deadline:  February 21, 2007
 
 
INVITATION
 
OFFICIAL VISIT AT PEND d'OREILLE CHAPTER #62
Home Chapter of Worthy Grand Patron of Idaho Marvin Gerking
 
Pend d'Oreille Chapter #62 cordially invites you
to the Official Visit of
Carol Burbank, Worthy Grand Matron
Accompanied by Marvin Gerking, Worthy Grand Patron
March 17, 2007
At the Newport Masonic Temple
600 West Fourth
Newport, WA
School of Instruction    10:00 A.M.
Lunch:  12:00 noon
Meeting:  1:30 P.M.
Clover Chapter and Pend d' Oreille Chapter
Will be honoring
Eleanor Rupp, Grand Ruth
R.S.V.P  by March 3rd to
Nellie Shea
308 Dixon
Priest River, ID  83856
Phone 208 448-2784
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HOMECOMING FOR WORTHY GRAND PATRON OF IDAHO, MARVIN GERKING
 
Pend d'Oreille Chapter #62
Invites you to the HOMECOMING of
Worthy Grand Patron Marvin Gerking 
In Celebration of a
ROCKING HORSE ROUNDUP
March 17, 2007
River Pigs Inn
114 Main Street
Priest River, ID
Social Hour 5:30 to 6:30 P.M.          Dinner 6:30 P.M.
 
Buffet Menu to include:
Roast Beef/Parmesan Chicken
Twice Baked Potatoes
Green Beans & Glazed Carrots
Salad / Rolls / Dessert
Cost  $16.00
Send Reservations/Check to Eleanor Rupp
4589 E. Aspen Way
Post Falls, ID  83854
208 773-7650
Reservations must be in by March 3rd, 2007
(note - there are stairs to the 2nd floor banquet room)
 
 
INSTALLATION DATES
 
    Yes!  It is that time of year again!  If your Chapter has selected the date for their installation, please send it to me and I will include it on the list.  It would be great if you could, after elections, include the names of your Worthy Matron-elect/Worthy Patron-elect.  Thanks, Sister Linda Hays for the information in your area. 
 
March 3rd (Saturday):
    Delta Chapter, Tukwila ... 2:00 PM
March 9th (Friday):
    Analia Chapter, Edmonds ... 7:30 PM
March 10th (Saturday): 
    Daylight Chapter, Queen Anne ... 1:00 PM
March 16th (Friday)
    Narcissus Chapter, Orting ... 7:00 PM
March 17th (Saturday)
   Alderwood Chapter, Everett ... 2:00 PM
   Victory Chapter, Millwood ... 7:00 PM.
  Tyler Chapter, University Place ... 7:30 PM
March 19th (Monday)
    Floral Chapter, Monroe ... 7:30 PM
March 20th (Tuesday)
    Fern Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM
March 21st (Wednesday):  
    Kirkland Chapter ... 7:30 PM
Marcy 22nd (Thursday):
    Pyramid Chapter, Federal Way ...  7:30 PM
March 23rd (Friday): 
    Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ...  7:00 PM
    Nesika Chapter, Renton ... 7:30 PM
March 24th (Saturday):
    Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ... 1:00 PM
    Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... 2:00 PM 
    Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ... 2:00 PM
    Rada Uphus Chapter, Lake City ... 2:30 PM
    Stanwood Chapter ... 4:00 PM
    Welcome Chapter, Union City ... 7:30 PM   
    Faith Chapter, Parkland ... 7:30 PM   
March 26th (Monday):
    Martha Chapter, Cheney ... 7:30 PM
    Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM
March 28th (Wednesday):
    Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn ... 7:30 PM
March 29th (Thursday):
    Crown Chapter, West Seattle ... 7:30 PM
    Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue ... 7:30 PM
March 30th (Friday):
    Amethyst Chapter, West Seattle ...  7:00 PM
    Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM
    Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale ... 7:30 PM.
    Greenwood Chapter ... 7:00 PM
March 31st (Saturday):
    Southgate Chapter, Burien ...  10:00 AM
    Evening Star Chapter, Almira ... 2:00  PM
    Juanita Chapter, Des Moines ... 2:00 PM
    Waitsburg Chapter ... 2:00 PM   
    Tyee Chapter, Renton ... 2:00 PM
    Doric Chapter, Fremont ... 7:00 PM
April 4th (Wednesday):
    Occidental Chapter, Ballard ... 7:30 PM 
    Olympia Chapter ... 7:30 PM 
April 5th (Thursday)
 
April 6th (Friday):
    Century Chapter, Issaquah ... 7:30 PM
    Crystal Chapter, Enumclaw ...  7:30 PM
April 7th (Saturday):
    Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... 1:00 PM
    Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... 2:00 PM
    Naomi Chapter, Puyallup ... 2:00 PM
    Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... 7:30 PM   
April 9th (Monday)
    Trinity Chapter, Olympia  ... 7:30 PM
April 10th (Tuesday)
    Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM
April 11th (Wednesday)
    Tacoma Chapter ... 7:30 PM 
 
 
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
         
February 15:
* Garfield Lodge No. 41 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Kulshan International Lodge ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Lynden Lodge ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.
* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* Whatcom Lodge No. 151 ... Stated Meeting; Dinner:  5:30 PM; Meeting: 6:30 PM. 
February 16:
* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.  Will be holding a Third Degree.
* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... Secrets of the Chair (Past Masters Only); 7:00 PM.
* Whatcom Lodge ... Stated Meeting; Dinner at 5:30 PM; Meeting:  6:30 PM. 
February 17:
* MFLA at 2626 West Maplewood.  ; Ferndale Lodge No. 264 hosts; 10:00 AM.
February 19:
* Langley Lodge No. 219 ... Stated Meeting; Chili Cook Off; 7:30 PM.
February 20:
* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Kulshan International Lodge No. 186 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* LOA; Anacortes; 7:30 PM. 
* Spokane Lodge No. 34 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... Stated Meeting; Dinner (Ladies Night); 6:30 PM.
* Whidbey Lodge No. 15 ... Stated Meeting; 6:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 PM Meeting.
February 21:
* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Stated Meeting; Boy Scout Night; Cherry Pie Eating Contest; 7:30 PM. 
* Kettle Falls Lodge No. 130 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
February 22:
* Camanio Lodge No. 19 ... Degree Practice; 7:00 PM. 
* Peninsular Lodge No. 95 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.
February 24:
* Lynden Lodge ... Past Masters Dinner; TBA.
February 26:
* Deer Park Lodge No. 134 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM. 
* Everett Lodge No. 137 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.
February 27:
* Chewelah Lodge No. 135 ... Stated Meeting; 7:00 PM.
* Damascus Lodge No. 199 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
February 28:
* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; Visiting Lodge - Damascus Lodge No. 199; 7:30 PM. 
* Lynden Lodge ... Instruction & Proficiency by VW F. Juntunen; 7:00 PM. 
 
If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 
 
 

MASONIC NEWS

 

Sadness ...
    Funeral for John W. Brewer, a retired  area farmer, (*was) will be at  11:00 am Friday, January 26 at Simpson United Methodist Church in Pullman.  Vault internment will be at the Pullman City cemetery.
    Mr. Brewer died Monday, Jan 22,  2007  at his home.
    He was born March 5, 1928, in Pullman, to Harold and Frances Boone Brewer. He attended Pullman schools, went into the US Army in 1950 and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict.
    He married Ellen Yenney in Walla Walla, Nov 16, 1952. They made their home on the family farm on Union Flat  where he farmed up till his death.
    He was a member of Johnson Grange No. 118 for 64 years.  He was a past Illustrious Grand Master of Council Royal & Select Masons of Washington and a member of all the Pullman Masonic orders, York Rite bodies, Scottish Rite of Lewiston and currently District Deputy of the Grand Lodge of Washington.  He was also a Past Patron of Eastern Star and a life member of Amaranth.  He was past president of the Washington Wool Growers Association and a member of Whitman County Wool Growers.  He loved working and enjoyed fishing.
    He is survived by his wife, Ellen, at their home; three sons, Harold of Walla Walla, Jim of Lewiston, Elroy of Pullman, one daughter Mary Sloot of Marysville, one sister Madlyn Kinzer of Genesee; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Memorials may be sent to the Shriners Hospital. 
    Lunch will follow the service, at the Johnson Grange Hall, served by the Johnson Grange members.
    Cards may be sent to the family at 5801 Wawawai-Pullman Rd.    Pullman  99163
** Sent by Margaret Rehberg, WM, Vineland Chapter

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Fun in Ephrata ...

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

Hi Connie,

    I am looking through the Stars and noticed upcoming Lodge events.  Quincy Lodge will celebrate its Centennial March 17 with an open house for the community from noon to 4:30.  Grand Lodge rededication at 4:30 and District 28 dinner and meeting at 6 pm.

** Don Lindberg

See you there, Brother Don!

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License Plate Information
    Attached is the number of currently registered plates on the road for most special plates.
 
As of 2/1/2007 Various Special Plates                  
Plate Names     First Avail.    Currently Registered   
 Armed Forces (Air Force)        January-06      1,181  
Armed Forces (Army)     January-06      2,038  
Armed Forces (Coast Guard)      January-06      373    
Armed Forces (Marines)  January-06      1,265  
Armed Forces (National Guard)   January-06      270    
Armed Forces (Navy)     January-06      1,407  
Central Washington University   November-96     478    
Eastern Washington University   February-96     650    
Endangered Wildlife (Orca)      January-06      1,770  
Gonzaga University Alumni Association   January-06      811    
 Helping Kids Speak      November-04     1,104  
Keep Kids Safe  January-06      870    
Law Enforcement Memorial        January-05      4,640  
Professional Fire Fighter       January-05      3,226  
Share the Road  January-06      1,778  
Ski and Ride Washington January-06      779    
The Evergreen State College     June-97 139    
 University of Washington        January-96      5,093  
Washington State Parks  August-06       583    
 Washington State University     January-96      12,010 
 Washington’s Lighthouses        January-06      2,038  
Washington’s Wildlife Collection (Bear) January-06      862    
Washington’s Wildlife Collection (Deer) January-06      754    
Washington’s Wildlife Collection (Elk)  January-06      2,169  
Washington's National Park Fund January-06      1,326  
We Love Our Pets        January-06      1,263  
Western Washington University   February-96     545    
Wild On Washington (Eagle)      January-06      2,155  
 This data represents how many plates are currently registered with valid tabs.
 -- Jennifer Dana, Special License Plate Program Manager, Vehicle Licensing
** Ted Shrum
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
    Temple Lodge 42 in Cheney will host our Grand Master and his lady Diane at our stated on Thursday, March 1. Dinner will start at 6:00 pm with the meeting at 7:30. Cost for dinner in $10.00 per person, reservations recommended as space is limited. Dinner will be provided by Martha Chapter OES; homemade and plenty of it. After dinner, we will present our updated Long Range Plan. Ladies and guests will be invited into the lodge room after we open and go off session.
Contact me for reservations or questions, For the WM,
** Dean Heinemann, PM, deanheinemann@peoplepc.com, 509 235-2352, 509 953-1014
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Passing ....
Dee Morse, Wife of W.Br. Floyd Morse, passing and arrangements. 
    W. Br. Floyd Morse called and requested email be sent to our Brothers, Sisters and friends.  Dee passed away on Saturday Feb 3 at 7 am in a local hospital, following an extended illness.  Floyd and a Daughter were with her when she passed away. 
    Memorial Services are planned for Dee to be held at Audubon Park Lodge 272.  2821 N.W. Blvd.  Spokane WA on February 17th 2007 at 6 pm.  A reception will follow in our Social Hall.  M.W.Br. Harold Tucker will officiate.  Notice will be published in our local newspaper as well. 
    W.Br. Floyd Morse address: 3523 W Indian Trail Rd. Spokane WA 99208  509-328-9570.
    In lieu of flowers W.Br. Floyd requests memorial contributions be made to either the Shriners Hospital For Children. or Audubon Park Masonic Foundation.   Shriners Hospital For Children.  911 W. 5th Ave.  Spokane WA.   Audubon Park Masonic Foundation.  Memorial Fund.  C/O W.Br. Eric E. Berman.  POB 18678  Spokane WA 99228. 
    (PS. Please do not address mail to A.P Lodge street address, as it will not be delivered.) 
Fraternally Yours: 
** W.Br. Eric E. Berman, Audubon Park Lodge 272, Secretary.  328-2910
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DeMolay News ...
Good Morning Jerry, Connie and Members of the Masonic Family:
    Attention all Past and Present members of the DeMolay and Members of Eastern Star, Amaranth and the Masons, who may be in the Bothell Area or reside in the Bothell Area on February 28th 2007.  TH. Little Chapter is asking for you support and to assist in showing support for the new candidates they are planning on initiating on this date. The meeting starts at 7:15 PM at Ashler Masonic Center located a the corner of 1st and Main Streets in Downtown Bothell.  If you have or know of any potential candidates please contact my wife "Dotty" so that the chapter Dad can be advised and arrangements can be put into action for a large initiating program.  The Chapter is planning on 3 to 7 candidates if all can attend and support will be greatly appreciated.
** Vinny DiGiulio,  (425)825-9103
 
 
MINUTE MAN AWARDS
 
    WGM Joanne Clark is honoring the Masons at the Official Visits this year.  She is selecting a Mason from a list given to her form the Worthy Matrons of each Chapter.  They will be called the "Minuteman" to go along with her patriotic theme. To qualify for the award, the Mason must be a 10 year member of Eastern Star, have served as Worthy Patron in the Chapter, and been active in the Chapter.  The pins are beautiful and were purchased from Dave Hattrick of ID, now residing for a spell in AZ.
    So let's give these outstanding Masons some credit for all their work they do for our beautiful Order!  (For July, August, September, October, November & December  ... please check in the archives on Connie's Corner on the GC of WA's website ... www.washingtonoes.org. 
 

JANUARY:

 

Tyee ... Gene Gregory        Century ... Carlmer Sorensen

Laurel  Gerald Barnes        Maple Leaf ... Gary Pitcher    

Olympic ... Herb Farman        Poulsbo ... Earl Whittaker        

Ferndale ... Earl Granger    Golden Rod ... Durwin Moore       

Floral ... Jack Estes            Occidental ... Joe Ostby

Reliance ... Tom Addy        Waconda ... Tom Schenewerk

Belfair ... Donald Daly        Vida ... Larry Todd       

Cedar  ... Cappy McIntire     Centralia ... Chuck Battin

Chehalis ... J C Tibbetts        Fern ... Ken Ellingson

Nesika ... Chuck Kent      Cyclamen ... Louis Chubb

Faith ... Ron Haave
 
FEBRUARY:
 
Analia  ...  Don Etchison     Rada Uphus ... Vinnie DiGiulio
Spokane ... Ron Hemming        Martha ... John 'Bud' Harris
Victory ... Evan Nelson        Adelphi:  Clarence House
Roza ... Frank Haun         Sunnyside ... Bill Edie 
 

Warren

Guiding Star
 
    Thanks for sending me the names of the recipients of this prestigious award.  Just two more to go ... and I reckon I'll be there in person for those men's names to be announced.  

 

 

 
VALENTINO'S "PRESCRIPTION"
by Jim Willis

      He was named for Saint Valentine's Day.
      She found him five years earlier in an animal shelter.  She had gone to the pound to "only look".  Perhaps she had been driven by a need for love, but she'd never admit to that.  What she found there was a fellow downtrodden being -- tiny and in need of medical care.
      Her ex-husband and children had moved far away to opposite coasts and had their own problems.  She had forgiven her children long ago, but she had never forgotten them, or all the missed birthdays and holidays, and all the recriminations and guilt they might have brought had they remembered her.  If they still remembered her.
      The shelter worker who had placed the shivering, fevered puppy in her arms said, "He's a Jack Russell Terrier-mix.  We think he may have distemper.  Our shelter can't pay for veterinary care, so he'll likely be put down tomorrow, if he even makes it through the night."
      She had spent an entire lifetime being "putdown" and she did not consider that an appropriate solution for anyone.
      She had grown up with dogs.  The parade of family dogs had ended with the husband who claimed he was allergic to dogs, but he'd also claimed a lot of other things.  So had a lot of her family.  So had a lot of her former friends, but they had gone away long ago.  She was lonely and missed having a dog.
      It may have not been the most prudent decision at a time when she doubted she could even save herself, but she decided to lift the puppy from his circumstances and nurse him back to health.
      Now, she no longer cared about saving herself.  She was exhausted living an imitation of life.  Tomorrow was her birthday and she knew there wouldn't be a card in the mail, or a bouquet of flowers, and the gentlemen callers had disappeared decades ago.  For her, it was a mark of honor that the interest in her had waned before her physical beauty had.  Even at her age, she was a pretty woman with qualities nobody ever noticed.
      At the end of the day there was still no human there for her and even in a crowd she felt invisible.  Only Valentino was ever present.
      She had formulated a plan and she considered it symbolic to leave this world on her birthday.  It might finally get the too-late attention of those whose attention she had never been able to command.  She had accumulated a drawer-full of medications from doctors who had prescribed everything without caring to ask what their predecessors had prescribed before.  She planned to use those pills to bring her an ultimate peace.
      But there was still the problem of the dog.
      Valentino was quite simply the most trying dog she had ever known in her life.  He ended up being impeccably house trained and while he had his charming and endearing moments at home, he had a reputation at the local dog park of being a "tyrant."  He made her go for walks when she wanted anything but a walk.  He wanted dinner when the thought of food disgusted her.  He wanted to be rubbed and stroked and kissed when she didn't want to admit that she had ever
known any such thing.  He demanded affection and that was a concept she had given up on long ago.
      She believed, perhaps because she watched too much television, that animals can be telepathic, and if that was true, Valentino needed a psychic muzzle.  She felt that he commented on everything that met with his displeasure.  She had been chastised by Valentino about too late meals and too late walks.  Rarely had she tolerated such insolence from any being.
      She sat in her comfortable chair, rubbing Valentino's ears, and mulled over the perfect timing for what she had planned.  The problem was that she had not made appropriate arrangements for Valentino, although the finances for his well-being were assured.  She simply didn't know anyone she could trust with the care of such a demanding dog.
      Valentino jumped down and started spinning in circles.  He pawed the air.  He interrupted her thoughts and attempted to command her attention.  He returned to her, dragging his leash in his mouth, and she relented.
      "One last time, Valentino," she agreed, as she felt a twinge and her resolve waiver.  Surely, she thought, someone kind will take care of him, as she descended the apartment elevator with him.
      Once outside it was a different matter.  It had begun to snow and the street lights created a diamond effect, and Valentino was the star.  She saw an older couple walking arm-in-arm, she heard laughter, and a group of girls on a corner were trying to outdo each other with their dance moves and blaring music.
      Valentino tugged at his leash, snapped at snowflakes, and captivated an audience of pedestrians, who all seemed to feel a need to speak to her, because of him.  Forced to engage in conversation with two ladies attracted by Valentino, she mentioned to them that tomorrow was her birthday.  They congratulated her and one woman pulled out a flower from a wrapped bouquet she was carrying and handed it to her.  "For you," she said.
      Valentino communicated to her -- I want to go for the longest walk of my life, Mama!  She snapped back, "You are the most difficult dog I have ever met in my entire life!"
      At the moment she uttered those words, she realized that the critical, shared word in their exchange had been the word "life!"
      That changed everything.  She took him for the longest walk of his life.
      And sometime later, at a very advanced age, she might even choose to forgive him for it.
** PetWarmers
 
 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 

HINT 1:  Picture Perfect:   When sending photos in the mail, use the cardboard pieces that light bulbs come in. Fold them flat. They're perfect for protecting your photos.  

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HINT 2:  Food for thought:  If you have a favorite book that's gotten damp, save it by sprinkling baby powder between the pages. This will absorb the moisture and will also remove any musty mildew smell. 

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HINT 3:  A hot drink burned your tongue? A few grains of sugar sprinkled on the sore spot will undo the misery.  

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HINT 4:  To get relief from a sore throat, gargle with one tsp. salt in 3/4 cup warm water.   
 

 
RECIPES 
 

2-Bean Chili
from Campbell's Kitchen

1 lb. ground beef
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 cups Campbell's(R) Tomato Juice
1 can (about 15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (about 15 oz.) great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
 Sour cream
 Sliced green onion
 Shredded Cheddar cheese
 Chopped tomato

Directions:  COOK beef, green pepper, onion, chili powder and black pepper in skillet until browned. Pour off fat.  ADD tomato juice and beans and heat through. Top with sour cream, green onions, cheese and tomato. Serves 6.

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Hot and Tangy Vegetable Salad
A vegetable salad with tangy dressing, served hot. 
 
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound small zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 green bell pepper, cut in chunks
4 fresh firm tomatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
1 1/2 to 2 cups cauliflower flowerets, blanched
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
chopped parsley or Parmesan cheese
 
PREPARATION: Cook all zucchini and green beans, separately, just until tender-crisp. Drain and combine in a large saucepan with green pepper, tomato chunks, and blanched cauliflower. Mix flour, oil, lemon juice, sugar and salt; pour over mixed vegetables in the saucepan. Bring vegetables and sauce to a simmer and simmer for a few minutes, just until the dressing thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with a little chopped parsley or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serves 8.
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Mandarin Pots de Crème

1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons hot strong coffee
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream, scalded
4 Tablespoons orange brandy
1 eleven-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

TO PREPARE:  Place chocolate chips, sugar, coffee, eggs and egg yolks in a blender. Turn blender on high; immediately pour in hot cream in a steady stream. Add brandy and blend for one minute on high. Pour into dessert glasses, custard cups, or pots de crème.
    Chill three hours or until set. Garnish each serving with an orange segment.
NOTE: Navel orange segments marinated in orange brandy may be substituted for mandarin oranges. SERVINGS: 8
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Toffee Imperial

1 cup fine quality margarine
1-1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds
4 (1-ounce) Hershey bars
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds

TO PREPARE:  Combine margarine and sugar in a heavy two-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a full boil. Do not burn.
Continue to boil, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches the hard-crack state or a candy thermometer registers 300 degrees. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in coarsely chopped almonds. Pour into a greased nine by thirteen-inch pan. Let stand until set but still very warm. Place pieces of Hershey bars over the top; as chocolate softens, spread evenly with a spatula. Immediately sprinkle with finely chopped almonds. Lightly press almonds into the chocolate. Cool until completely hardened. Break toffee into irregular pieces; store in a covered container.
NOTE:  Margarine works better than butter in this recipe. YIELD:  1-1/3 pounds
 
 
JOKES
 
 
    The school of agriculture's dean of admissions was inter-viewing a prospective student, "Why have you chosen this career?" he asked.
    "I dream of making a million dollars in farming, like my father," the student replied.
    "Your father made a million dollars in farming?" echoed the dean much impressed.
    "No," replied the applicant. "But he always dreamed of it."
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    Three men  were sitting together bragging about how they had given their new  wives duties. Terry had married a woman from Canada, and bragged  that he had told his wife she was going  to do all the dishes and  house cleaning that needed to be done at their house.  He said  that it took a couple days but on the
third day he came home to a  clean house and the dishes were all washed and put  away.
    Jimmie had married a woman from Australia.  He bragged  that he had given his wife orders that she was to do all the  cleaning,  dishes, and the cooking. He told them that the first day  he didn't see any results, but the next day it was better. By  the third day, his house was clean, the dishes were done, and  he
had a huge dinner on the table.
    The third man had  married an American girl. He boasted that he told her that her duties  were to keep the house cleaned,  dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry  washed and hot meals on the table for every meal. He said the first  day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything,  but by the third day most of the swelling had gone down and  he could see a little out of his left eye. Enough to fix himself a  bite to eat, load the dishwasher, and call a landscaper.  God  Bless American Women (Shared by our Canadian friend, Lowry May ... I just changed a few words ... like American for Canadian!  It worked!)
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    Used to being the center of attention, Robbie was a little more than jealous of his new baby sister. The parents sat him down and said that now that she was getting older, the house was too small and they'd have to move.
    "It's no use." Robbie said, "She's crawling good now and she'd probably just follow us."
 
 
HELOISE

  • Add Plants to Home Environment to Rehydrate the Air:  Bring moisture into a dry home by getting these types of plants — ferns, begonias, coleus and zebra plants — because they like moisture and they grow fast. Place the pots on top of a shallow tray filled with pebbles and water, this will help to keep moisture in the air. 

  • To Remove Pet Hair From Furniture:  Wipe a lightly dampened clean sponge over it to lift off or buy special pet sponges geared for this task (at pet supply stores). You also can swipe the rubber bottom (clean sole) of a tennis sneaker to pull up hair. 

  • How to Freshen Smelly Pillows:  If your pillows or bedding smell a bit musty, put them in the dryer on AIR ONLY or FLUFF. To give them a soothing fragrance: Add a drop or two of lavender essential oil to a paper towel and toss in with the pillows or bedding.

  • When Packing for a Trip:  To help prevent clothing from becoming wrinkled, roll clothes, instead of folding them. First, put each garment flat inside a plastic dry-cleaning bag and then roll up

 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY
 
 
    HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!  It doesn't have to be a spouse or a sweetheart to be your Valentine, you know.  Sending a little love to a child, mother, father, or even a best friend is fun, too!  I hope that y'all let them all know just how special they are to you!  Our grandgirls get boxes of See's Chocolates for Valentine's Day from their grampa!  I get our grandson some of those theater tickets they sell at Costco.  He enjoys that more than chocolate.  Can you imagine?  And speaking of grandson ... I just got off the phone with him!  Ya gotta love him ... He always starts conversations with me saying:  HI BEAUTIFUL!  I know he must be blind in one eye and can't see out of the other, but it certainly makes me feel good!  He grew up calling me Mom ... and he said tonight ... 'You will always be Mom to me, MOM!'  You can tell that he is definitely our favorite grandson ... but I gotta confess.  He is our ONLY grandson! 
    It is a busy, busy time of year for us right now  ... you, too?  At least the weather doesn't make me feel guilty ... that I should be outside doing something!  We can't see the grass yet for the snow, but am sure somewhere under that white stuff, I have some Snow Drops and Primroses trying to stick their heads up!  Ted pruned our Burning Bush yesterday ... the one that wasn't supposed to get very big!  BOY HOWDY!  It sure didn't know that!  The ones towards the river are 'pruned' by the deer.  They have also eaten the crab apples off the tree this past week!  They must be desperate, huh!
    Bill Saunders sent me a write up about the USS New York ... all made out of scrap iron from the World Trade Centers devastation.  The last line of the article said:  "If you can't be behind our troops, then feel free to get in front of them." I like it!  We visited with Bethlehem Chapter member Eddie Scott the other evening ... home from his jaunt in Iraq.  Same ole Eddie ... except much thinner and his head is all shaved!  I personally cannot stand to have the weather too warm ... and to think about way over 100° weather and in full battle dress uniforms (BDUs) ... I just know I could never make it under those conditions. 
    And now I am going to TRY and get this newsletter sent out ... Might be difficult as there is snow on the 'dish' and I see that nothing is coming or going!  Hang in there, though.  Might be old news by the time the dish can relate to the satellite!  And we thought spring was on its way!  I heard that it was supposed to snow all night! 
    Until next time ... Hearty Patriot Hugs and happy thoughts. 
** Connie
P. S.  Remember ...  You don't stop laughing because your old.  You grow old because you stop laughing.
 
 
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Connie Shrum
Grand Chaplain, GC of WA
Past Matron x 2;
Associate Matron, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
Martha, Bethlehem Chapter #87, Deer Park, WA
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God Bless!
Hearty Love & Patriot Hugs --
Connie